SPPL Teens

ZUMBA!!!!

2011-02-04T13:44:00.000-08:00

A much delayed holler to my SPPL Girlz...!!!

(& my sincerest apologies for this nearly defunct blog)

But, if any of y'all are still reading this,

a friendly reminder from your local teen librarian:

Zumba Girlz!

Sunday February 13, 2011

2-3 PM in the Community Room --

a free introductory workshop with

local instructor extraordinaire,

Janelle Van Erem

A special Sunday Valentine's Day event

for we funky GALS only

(no guys allowed!)

So, don't be shy --

bring your mother, bring your friend,

Stop by and sign up today!!!

Contact the Children's Desk @ 825-0701 for more info.

(Note: Must be a female, age 10+ to attend).

Books 2 Movies

2010-11-05T12:12:00.000-07:00

Hey...!

This just in

(so check it out...!)

http://www.earlyword.com/2009/12/02/beautiful-creatures-movie-deal/

And, while your @ it, don't 4get to

stop by and/or call 825-0703 to

REGISTER for THIS week's

Deathly Hallows Pre-Release Party:

WED. 11/10/2010

4 PM

No formal wear required!

<'Cuz if u don't, I just may call you!!!>

(4, if memory serves,

u folks requested this one!!!)

IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!

2010-10-30T13:34:00.000-07:00

FYI:

Registration for the

Deathly Hallows Pre-Release Party

is MANDATORY and

OPENS (this!) WED. 11/1/2010

** It's gonna fill up FAST...

So, don't miss out!!!!!! **

New Books, Teen Dates, & Other Misc.

2010-10-29T12:46:00.001-07:00

OK, Folks,

The HARRY POTTER DEATHLY HOLLOWS Pre-Release PARTY

(Per Request and By Popular Demand)

is all set fo

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10TH @ 4 PM,

So...MARK YOUR CALENDARS,

& BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!!

(...perhaps, it'll boil down 2 a contest

between Teens and 'Tweens...)

And, in the meantime,

check out these hot new books

(if i don't beat ya too it!)

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL13

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL14

Festive Fall (aka NEW) Reads...

2010-10-02T12:43:00.000-07:00

Yep, that's right...

We've got more sumptuous & spicey

hot new reads on the way!

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL16

FYI: Check out the Teen Webpage

4 October Action Info!

http://www.sunprairiepubliclibrary.org/teens.html

Teen Bytes

2010-09-27T09:32:00.000-07:00

BIG thanks to our "Teen Talks" peeps!

Loved the book dish...

So, we'll have to do it again!

(Save the Date!!!! -- Wednesday 10/13)

Note: We're on for Harry's bash,

so BRING YOUR IDEAS!

I'm counting on you...!

In the meantime, check out:

"Game On!"

9/29 @ 4:30 PM

(that's this Wed!)

Experience exciting game play, friendly geek chat,

& festive football(ish) Sunday snacks!

Now, that's what I call an opportunity!

FYI (Anyone? Anyone?)

2010-09-20T13:36:00.000-07:00

'Case your interested...

(@ least I am, so there!)

TEEN TALKS:

A "Special" Book Brainstorming Session!!!

this WED. 9/22 from 4-5 PM

(c u in the storytime room!)

for grades 5-12

We'll nosh, we'll dish, & we'll discuss Grrreat books

(old and new!) as well as plan this year's

"Must-Reads" 4 Teen Book Club

Before I Forget...

2010-09-02T16:34:00.000-07:00

CLICK LINK:

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL15

4 a few new books.

"Cheers!"

Happy First Day of School!

2010-08-30T12:31:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to give a shout out:

Have a wonderful Day One --

Hope this year kicks off 2 a GREAT start for y'all!

(And, I'll be lookin' 4ward 2

gettin' the scoop on the new HS & CHUMS!)

FYI: Teen Talks & Teen Gaming resume this month...

MOCKINGJAY

2010-08-24T11:57:00.000-07:00

TODAY

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

('Nuff Said)

WOWzers! More COOL NEW 4 Teens!

2010-08-14T13:40:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE 4 Incoming Goodies

(aka NEW BOOKS!):

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL14

(which look pretty darn "grrreat" if I do say so myself...

Hmm...and I do. :)

Goodbye Sandy...

2010-08-14T12:32:00.000-07:00

... & GOOD LUCK too!

You're gonna KICK IT as the

Plymouth Public Library's

new Children's Librarian!!!

"WHOO-HOO!"

Infinite THANKS for all your

frontline & behind-the-scenes assistance

making our dept (& the teen program) rock!

We're gonna miss you! :)

Teen Reading Prize Info:

2010-08-14T12:22:00.000-07:00

Yo, Yo, Yo!

If you participated in this summer's

TEEN Reading Raffle,

(Teen) Extra Challenge, or

BOTH...

Don't forget to stop @

the Youth Services Desk

to pick up your prize.

(Note: Open while in the building --

a few lucky winners get to pick out

a NEW BOOK

& the best goods are goin' fast!)

Teen Writing Contest Results

will be announced next week....

(so far the entries are excellent!)

NEW (books!!!) 2 Check OUT:

2010-08-06T10:29:00.000-07:00

I know, I know

fall ain't here yet,

& no, we don't wanna think about school...

But these hot reads will be falling onto

shelves @ a library near you!

So,....

Fall into some great reads w/ me! :)

And, follow the yellow brick road...

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL13

Friendly Reminder from Friendly Librarian! :)

2010-08-03T12:58:00.001-07:00

DON'T 4-GET:

(This) SAT. 8/7 is the FINAL DAY

2 Turn In Those Tickets!

That Means...

Reading Raffle Entries

Extra Challenge Booklets

Teen Writing Contest Submissions

Yep, that's (almost) all folks!

You've been working hard,

so get those tickets in

& reap you're just rewards!

Final Boarding!

2010-08-02T14:15:00.000-07:00

C'mon Y'all!

Be sure to join us for this summer's

FINAL Teen-Only Program

(That's right, vacation's almost over...

So, no more 'til come September!!!)

Wed. 8/4/10, 3-5 PM

DON'T FORGET!

2010-07-27T07:00:00.000-07:00

Throwback Gaming Tomorrow

3-5 PM

"Be there or be square!"

Baby, Let's Get TWISTED!

2010-07-24T13:30:00.000-07:00

'cuz it's the

3 O'Clock Throwback

Wednesday 7/28/10

3-5 PM -- Community Room

Join your favorite little ol' librarians

4 a whole lotta Old School Gaming Action...

...think Twister, Operation, Connect Four, & More

( board game AND Wii versions)

Jam 2 DDR, talk tunes, & eat sweet treats!

Plus...

Don "Old Decade" Duds

(aka: dress up from days gone by...

...'50's, 60's, 70's, 80's)

AND

Earn 1 FREEBIE

Reading Raffle ticket!

Don't forget your library card!

Because a few of the BEST movies,

like, EVER, will be ready for

your check out 2 view pleasure!!!

Brain Melt

2010-07-22T11:20:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you, but summer's making me a little, ummm.

lazy. Still reading up a storm, but @ a much more leisurely pace --

and not bothering to Blog 'bout it very much!

So,...

("sorry!" +)

Library "Lady's" Bookshelf

(or what of it I can remember)

Currently Reading:

The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman

**Wasn't sure what I'd think of this 1 (not a fantasy girl)

but a fantasy library??? Call it a librarian fantasy! :)

Recent Reads:

Siren by Tricia Rayburn

(in a word: fun)

Bruiser by Neal Shusterman

(intriguing, but could've been better)

Tell Me a Secret by Holly Cupala

(irritatingly compelling)

Kyle's Island by Sally Derby

(cute / bland)

Nomansland by Leslie Hauge

(Blah, blah, blah...major disappointment)

Patiently Waiting 2 B Read

Blindsided by Patricia Cummings

Bamboo People by Mitali Perkins

She Thief by Daniel Finn

Take Me There by Carolee Dean

Crossing the Tracks by Barbara Stuber

The Poison Diaries by Maryrose Wood

Choppy Sock Blues by Ed Briant

(cuz i like the title!)

I'll keep you posted...

Care to Join Me?

2010-07-12T06:37:00.000-07:00

TEEN GAMING

Wednesday 7/14

3-5 PM

Community Room

Come Wii with Me!

Discussion Question of the Day

(Since I'm counting the days til Mockingjay...!)

What other series' rock your world?

Remember Me

2010-07-09T13:37:00.000-07:00

Wonders Never Cease!

Not only did I watch an WHOLE dvd last weekend

(as opposed to just the previews)

I had an unexpected surprise...

Robert Pattinson

(yes, Robert Pattinson, aka: Edward)

can honestly act when not confined to the

ridiculousness of Mr. Ed.

Movies called Remember Me,

& it's pretty darn good!

I cried (twice!)

So, Check it out!

On that note, I also recommend u take a peak @

the lastest Christopher Pike reissue,

Remember Me

T'was 1 of my faves way, way

back in the day when I was your age...

Yo, Yo, Miss A.B.

2010-07-03T14:03:00.000-07:00

There's a book on my desk that looks a lil' fishy...

and it's got YOUR name written all over it! :)

And, should we pass like 2 ships in the night,

You Go, Writer Girl!

Have a rockin' time @ your summer intensive,

& be ready to dish when you finally get back!

Tickle Me Funny Bone! Please???

2010-07-03T13:19:00.000-07:00

Greetings & Salutations my fellow Earthlings!

(i'm downright stoked to cheese

for this here long holiday weekend...).

And, I won't lie: I've got more than plenty to read!

A few I can't wait to tear into...

Bruiser by Neal Shusterman

She Thief by Daniel Finn

Nomansland by Lesley Hauge

Tell Me a Secret by Holly Cupala

Sources of Light by Margaret McMullan

The Secret to Lying by Todd Mitchell

Glimpse by Carol Williams Lynch

All of which look pretty awesome if I do say so myself

('course, looks sure can be decieving!).

Not 1 of the above, however, is particularly light.

So, I need a funny title (or 2)

Lest I get 2 feelin' blue.

Ideas???

THANK U in advance, &

and Thanks for coming to Henna!!!!

I had fun--hope y'all did too!

Think Ink (& books!)

2010-06-29T10:34:00.000-07:00

REMINDER:

HENNA 2-Morrow

Wednesday 6/30

Community Room, 3-5 PM

Be there or Be Bland!

Note: Bring your library cards 'cuz I'll be bringing books

for your summer reading pleasure,

including the two I finished last night:

Stolen by Lucy Christopher

(I need someone to talk to about this one, so...hint, hint!)

I Now Pronounce You Someone Else

by Erin McCahan

(18 and engaged??? whatcha think???)

WE HAVE LIFTOFF!!!!

2010-06-26T14:17:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I'm not over the moon or anything,

but I am sure a lot less crabby.

I EXPECT TO TALK ABOUT THESE... :)

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL16

I'm also seriously curious --

I've read a lot this year and less

rather than more has knocked me socks off.

What books do you recommend?

And, what can you not wait to read?

A FEW THAT HAVE TICKLED MY FANCY:

White Cat by Holly Black

Dirty Little Secrets by Cynthia Jaynes Omololu

All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarza

Fat Cat by Robin Brande

Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson

The Line by Teri Hall

Vibes by Amy Kathleen Ryan

Sorta Like a Rockstar by Matthew Quick

Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green

The Last Summer of the Death Warriors

by Francisco X. Stork

What might you recommend? :)

Inquiring Minds Wanna Know...So, let's GO!

2010-06-26T13:40:00.000-07:00

Disclaimer: I'm a wee bit disgruntled @ the moment

'cuz the pretty new webpage I've spent ALL day perfecting

in order to illuminate the path to pure reading bliss...

Well, it is taking FOREVER to load.

Guess that means we've got to wait a while.

But here's a few in (semi) oldies case you missed 'em:

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL13

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL14

& 1 that's more guy friendly

(but ready-made for conversation

and most certainly read-worthy!)

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL15

Thoughts? Opinions?

What looks good?

What Doesn't?

Verboten "Tattoos...Ooh la la!"

2010-06-24T08:19:00.000-07:00

Wanna look x-tra hot 4 summer

(and have a lil' more sizzle on the 4th of July)?

DIY: Henna Body Art

Wednesday June 30th

3-5 PM

Note: This program is limited to 30 people

(grades 6-12 + ME)

So if you're heart's set on this one,

DON'T BE LATE

('cuz lockin' u out, oh I would hate!)

REMEMBER: Ink sets best if skin is clean, dry, and sans lotion,

so whatever u do, don't come straight from the pool! :)

Watery Reads 2 Tide You Over

2010-06-21T13:58:00.000-07:00

In honor of today's official "Make A Splash" kick off

(hey, I didn't name this year's theme!) :)

I thought I'd mention a few of our

FLUFFY NEW BEACH READS.

('cuz we all know, summer = bring on the cheese!)

Boys, Bears, and a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots

by Abby McDonald

Forgive My Fins

by Tera Lynn Childs

Everlasting

by Angie Frazier

Sea

by Heidi Kling

Taken By Storm

by Angela Morrison

I Now Pronouce You Someone Else

by Erin McCahan

A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend

by Emily Horner

(me currently reading & diggin' so far)

Three Rivers Rising: A Novel of the Jamestown Flood

by Jame Richards

Wolves, Boys, and Other Things That Might Kill Me

by Kristen Chandler

Ship Breaker

by Paolo Bacigalupi

C'mon -- bring on those tickets!

C YOU Wednesday!!! (hint, hint)

2010-06-19T10:55:00.000-07:00

Teen Summer Programing

kicks off w/ a bang:

TEEN GAMING

(this) WED. 6/23, 3-5 PM

So, come for the cool treats and other hot stuff!

(But, most especially a little quality time w/

your favorite twinkly teen librarian!

Stay for the fun!!!

I Promise...

2010-06-19T10:49:00.000-07:00

Some of u have asked about recommended reads,

I'll post a list of summer hotties soon.

In the meantime...

STOP BY THE LIBRARY!

We've been ordering new books up the wazoo,

most especially for you!

Not to mention making lots of new booklists.

And, don't forget, group input is always more than welcome!!!

It's Summer! Need I Say More?

2010-06-19T10:29:00.000-07:00

I'm a terrible teen librarian--at least when it comes to blogging these days.

(But, in my defense, it's been a while since last response.

Or, at least there was 'til a few days ago.

Then shazam! Oh, what a flurry!

Why? "Cuz its, summer, baby! :)

What does that mean...?

Well, for starters, I vow to post @ least once a week

(so keep that flurry a' comin'!)

If you haven't stopped for info on this year's

(new & improved, if I do say so myself!)

TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

click here: http://www.sunprairiepubliclibrary.org/documents/ReadingRaffleflyer2010forwebsite.pdf

& here:

http://www.sunprairiepubliclibrary.org/teens.html

For your reading pleasure,

we've got:

Teen Reading Raffle

Teen Extra Challenge

Teen Writing Contest

So, stop by for more info--as well as some books!

All tickets / entries accepted begining

this Monday, June 21, 2010!

Go ahead, keep me busy (please?) :)

2010-05-28T11:36:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I've decided to dust off my teen librarian blogging chops

as part of my (fun) summer reading prep

(NOTE: & I expect an exchange on this here blog sometime soon!)

For a sneak peek, click here: http://www.sunprairiepubliclibrary.org/documents/ReadingRaffleflyer2010forwebsite.pdf

And, in other new & noteworthy news...

Invisible Girl by Mary Hanlon Stone

This Gorgeous Game by Donna Freitas

Little Vampire Women by Lynn Messina

(& Louisa May Alcott)

It's Not Summer Without You: A Summer Novel

by Jenny Han

Motorcycles, Sushi, & One Strange Book by Nancy Rue

Stolen by Lucy Christopher

Countdown by Deborah Wiles

I Now Pronounce You Someone Else by Erin McCahan

Hothouse: A Novel by Chris Lynch

Fat Vampire : A Never Coming of Age Story by Adam Rex

The Clone Codes by Patricia McKissak

Claire De Lune by Christine Johnson

The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman

The Fire Opal by Regina McBride

The Turning Book 1: What Curiosity Kills

by Helen Ellis

Folly by Marthe Jocelyn

Illyria by Elizabeth Hand

Lost for Words by Alice Kupiers

The Agency: A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee

Evil? by Timothy Carter

Knock, Knock...

2010-05-08T14:12:00.000-07:00

Anybody Home?

If yes, here's a special sneak peek

JUST FOR YOU!

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL15&preview=1

LAST CALL! FINAL BOARDING!

2010-04-24T13:45:00.000-07:00

LAST Teen Gaming

(or Event of ANY kind for that matter!)

'til Summer!

THIS Wed. 4/28/10

4:30-6:00 PM

U should COME --

if for no other reason than to

regale me with tales o' prom

& for a final scope out of those

new books me been holding captive.

'Tis near time for release...

(And, speaking of newbies, The Line by Teri Hall was pretty darn awesome!)

Hot New SPPL Teen Reads Just 4 YOU!

2010-04-17T13:24:00.000-07:00

As Promised

(and, better late than never)

Click HERE 2 Rock your World:

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL13

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL14

W/ MORE 2 COME!

**P.S. Have fun @ Prom -- can't wait to hear the scoop!**

Teen Talks (so anyone listening???)

2010-04-12T08:27:00.000-07:00

Greetings to the Abyss...

just an FYI:

TEEN TALKS

Wed. 4/14 @ 4 PM

**Last 1 'til fall, so come one, come all

'cuz ya owe me some books. And...

if I'm feeling nice, I might even bring chocolate.**

Did U Hear...?

2010-04-05T09:20:00.000-07:00

http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/

My initial reaction is, of course, good grief!

However, the library, of course,

will happily house a couple o' copies.

And, yes, Twilight: The Graphic Novel

is now available to cure what ails ya

(or be what ails ya?!?).

As for New Moon movie version --

finally watched it & found it rather bland.

And, yes, of course, I'll catch Eclipse this summer.

What's a girl to do?

In other summery news:

I'll post incoming vacation-esque reads soon!

(Or, soonish, I promise!)

TEEN TALKS 'n A HAPPY SPRING!!!

2010-03-21T14:09:00.000-07:00

Hi'ya Chiquitas (and Gents?!?)

Just a friendly reminder that we meet 4

Teen Talks

Wed. 3/24 from 4-5 PM

You're friendly Teen Librarian wants 2 play

The Price is Right!

And, I don't particularly feel like doing so

all by myself (cue the violins). :)

Go Me! 2 Posts in 1 Day!

2010-03-16T14:15:00.000-07:00

Ok, ok, it's only cuz' I 4got a few --

So what? :)

13 to Life: A Werewolf's Tale

by Shannon Delaney

Boys, Bears, & a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots

by Abby McDonald

The Complete History of Why I Hate Her

by Jennifer Jacobson

For Keeps

by Natasha Friend

Hate List

by Jennifer Brown

(thanks for reviewing 4 me miss a.b.)!

Kiss in the Dark

by Lauren Henderson

A Match made in High School

by Kristin Walker

Merlin's Harp

by Anne Eliot Crompton

The Naughty List

by Suzanne Young

Nomansland

by Lesley Hauge

Sorta Like a Rockstar

by Matthew Quick

Troy High

by Shana Norris

The White Cat

by Holly Black

NEW BOOKS NOW

2010-03-16T07:42:00.000-07:00

Umm...

Since I haven't been so good about updating you on what's new,

I figured I owed ya one. So...

(drum roll please?)

The Bad Queen: Rules & Instructions for Marie-Antoinette

by Carolyn Meyer

Beautiful Dead

by Eden Maguire

Before I Fall

by Lauren Oliver

The Best and Hardest Thing

by Pat Brisson

A Blue So Dark

by Holly Schindler

The Body Finder

by Kimberly Derting

The Cardturner

by Louis Sachar

The Deadly Sister

by Eliot Schrefer

Every Little Thing in the World

by Nina de Gramont

Getting Revenge on Lauren Wood

by Eileen Cook

God is in the Pancakes

by Robin Epstein

Guardian of the Dead

by Karen Healy

Hex Hall

by Rachel Hawkins

The Line

by Teri Hall

A Match Made in High School

by Kristin Walker

The Naughty List

by Suzanne Young

Of All the Stupid Things

by Alexandra Diaz

Party

by Tom Leveen

The Pillow Book of Lotus Lowenstein

byLibby Schmais

Radiant Shadows

by Melissa Marr

The Reckoning

by Kelly Armstrong

The Six Rules of Maybe

by Deb Caletti

Somebody Everybody Listens To

by Susanne Supplee

Something Life Fate

by Susane Colasanti

Spells

by Aprilynne Pike

Toads and Diamonds

by Heather Tomlinson

The Unwritten Rule

by Elizabeth Scott

The Vinyl Princess

by Yvonne Prinz

The Year I Turned Sixteen

by Diane Schwemm

Plus many many more!

So, stop by sometime!

Get Some Gaming Action

2010-03-01T11:04:00.000-08:00

I know you've all got oodles & oodles

of xtra time on your hands...

( cue the '1980's: "Sike!")

No matter!

Just ditch the homework

(@ least for an hour or 2)

4 a little--or lot--of good ol'

TEEN GAMING

Wed. 3/3

4:30-6 PM

C'mon! It'll be fun...

"Holla Back Girl!"

2010-02-20T13:51:00.000-08:00

"Cuz this ain't no secret:

TEEN TALKS

Wed 2/24, 4-5 PM

(where talking new books never gets old).

See ya this week!

"Shh! It's a Secret...!"

2010-02-20T13:30:00.000-08:00

There once was a (nerdy) librarian;

She strove to read a book a day...

(but some days were easier than others).

And, her top 3 so far this year...

Be all about SECRETS...

All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarzab

The Secret Year by Jennifer R. Hubbard

Dirty Little Secrets by C.J. Omololu

5 *'s for all!

Percy Jackson Party

2010-02-03T17:53:00.000-08:00

Camp Half-Blood Wants You!

Join us for a Camp Half-Blood regional meeting, celebrating the movie release of the first Percy Jackson adventure:
The Lightning Thief.

Games! Trivia! Puzzles! Prizes!
(Prizes include movie tickets!!!)

Wednesday, February 10: 4:00 p.m.
Sun Prairie Public Library -- Community Room

For older kids and teens who have read The Lightning Thief and are ready to put their Percy Jackson knowledge to the test! You must have read the entire book prior to registration to attend this program.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Space is limited! Stop by the Children’s Desk or call 825-0701 to register.

Super (Duper) Series Alert:

2010-01-30T12:10:00.000-08:00

In the off chance u've, thus far,

remained sadly in the dark...

Me thinks u'll dig what

I've been gobbling up as of late:

Dream Girl and Dream Life by Lauren Mechling

(for fans of the Mediator, Spy Goddess, & Ally Carter series--

in other words, absolute pure cheese, but oh-so-fun!)

Oh.My. Gods and Goddess Bootcamp by Tera Lynn Childs

(for those who r intrigued by Greek Mythology & girls kicking butt!)

The Mark by Jen Nadol

(Book #1 w/ 2 more on the way some day)

(for fans of not-so-scary Sixth Sense type groove,

not so much, "I see dead people" as "I see soon-2-be-dead people")

Wii, Wii, Wii, All the Way Home!

2010-01-30T11:56:00.000-08:00

'Tis that time of month, so please

("pretty please!")

Join me for some Teem Gaming Action

Wed. 2/3/2010

4:30-6 PM

complete w/ snacks & stuff!

Maybe we can even chat books...?

FYI: We finally ditched that falling apart old DDR

for a second Wii--so if u wanna bowl w/ me... :)

This Just In (Cool Beans!)

2010-01-22T13:49:00.000-08:00

Winter blahs gotcha down?

Cozy up with one of these cool (beans) new reads!

A few hot recent arrivals:

All Unquiet Things -- Anna Jarzab

By the Time You Read This I'll be Dead -- Julie Anne Peters

The Lonely Hearts Club -- Elizabeth Eurlberg

(FYI: she's Stephenie Meyers' editor!)

Bleeding Violet -- Dia Reeves

The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Kidnapped -- Yxta Maya Murray

Hearts at Stake -- Alyxandra Harvey

The Mark -- Jen Nadol

Tangled -- Carolyn Mackler

The Dark Divine -- Bree Despain

Nevery Cry Werewolf -- Heather Davis

Very LeFreak -- Rachel Cohn

The Secret Year -- Jennifer R. Hubbard

Wanderlust -- Lucy Silag

Radiant Darkness -- Emily Whitman

Dawn -- Kevin Brooks

Incarceron -- Catherine Fisher

Sweet, Hereafter -- Angela Johnson

Less Dead -- April Lurie

The Long Way Home -- Andrew Klavan

Good Fortune -- Noni Carter

Plus many, many more...!

Happy Belated New Year!

TEENS TALKIN': 2010

2010-01-21T11:57:00.000-08:00

Yup, there's lots to talk about

on the BOOKS, MUSIC,

MOVIES (& more) front

as we kick off 2010...

So, let's do it!

Join us for this decades

inaugural

TEEN TALKS

EXTRAVAGANZA

Wed. 1/27, 4-5 PM

Dislaimer: Ok maybe it won't be super "extravagant,"

but it will be uber fun, so come 1, come all

for food, fun, and teen-centric topics galore!!!

2010 Teaser--and Crowd Pleaser!

2010-01-08T13:30:00.000-08:00

A brief list of incoming noteables

(w/ many more to come...)

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL14

Keep your eyes peeled--and I'll keep you posted!

Finally! FINALLY!!!

2010-01-08T12:23:00.000-08:00

Well, here we have it--(some) of my top picks for 2009!

And, the winners are...

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL13

No doubt u'll immediately notice the glaring

omission of Catching Fire...The Awakening...et al.,

but c'mon we know they rock!!!

These be a few that u might've missed,

but I guarantee u'll enjoy!

So...ENJOY! :)

Baby, it's COLD outside!

2010-01-04T08:03:00.000-08:00

Sorry, just had to get that outta my system!

Also, an FYI:

TEEN GAMING THIS WED

(1/6/2010) @ 4:30 PM

Sure wud be cool to see u this decade!!! :)

And, no I haven't forgotten -- those '09 faves are still 2 come!

I've opted to abandon the obvious

(Catching Fire...The Awakening...Like duh, huh?)

& go for broke, so...must think carefully...SOON...Scouts honor!

"Georgia on My Mind"

2009-12-28T14:04:00.000-08:00

(Ray Charles, anyone?)

(please tell me u know that song???

A classic I tell you! A classic!)

***

My Read o' the Week:

Fallen by Kate Lauren

If u can't get enough of that whole

eternally tortured love thang,

this one's for you!

(i mock, yet stayed up muy last night...)

FYI: Wider audience appeal than her last book,

The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove.

I give it 3.5-4.0 / 5 stars --

& I'm a harsh critic!

Oh, and I am sooo gonna make it to Savannah, GA 1 day!

FYI: (Finally!) One HOT Read!

2009-12-14T13:22:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margie Stohl

1 of the latest installments to

the modern gothic/tortured romance genre--

and this time it's a good one.

I've got the sleep deprivation to prove it!

Note: the HOLD list is GROWING,

So, GET ON IT! :)

COMING SOON...

2009-12-12T14:23:00.000-08:00

Top Picks: 2009

Mine, that is, but feel free to cast your vote!

I'd love to read those that I've missed!!!

Is It Just Me?

2009-12-12T13:39:00.001-08:00

Or, is there simply 5 not-so-hotso books

published per 1 wowzer?

Still sadly waiting to be blown away...! :(

Nevertheless, a few recent reads (in order of enjoyment!):

1. Rosie & Skate by Beth Ann Bauman (yes, I really, really liked this one!)

2. Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler (better than avg chick lit)

3. Breathless by Jessica Warman (quite interesting)

4. Viola in Reel Life by Andriana Trigani (cute & artsy)

5. Girl to the Core by Stacey Goldblatt (yep, it's girly!)

6. Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove by Lauren Kate (4 older readers!)

7. Swoon by Nina Malkin (again, 4 older readers!)

8. The Seven Rays by Jessica Bendinger (have a feeling that others' will like more than I...)

Up Next: Beautiful Creatures; The Uninvited; Fallen; & Once Was Lost

I'll keep you posted...

Egads! Open Gaming!

2009-11-30T14:12:00.000-08:00

THIS WED. 12/2, 4:30-6 PM

Please Note:

It'll be the FINAL Teen Program

of the year, so...

please, please, come if ya can!

(might even give out a few door prizes...)

Gobble, Gobble, (but save the turkeys!)

2009-11-21T14:35:00.000-08:00

Perhaps it's time to try tofurkey?

(then again, maybe not--ever the vegan,

even I won't touch the stuff!)

Happy Thanksgiving All,

WHEREVER it is that you ARE?!?

* * *

Don't Be Such a Grinch!

2009-11-15T12:38:00.000-08:00

Yep, that's right!

Stinginess STINKS!

So....

Get ur gift groove on w/ me

@ our hand-made

TEEN ECO GIFTS

workshop

(this) WED. 11/18/2009

4:30-6 PM

(special guest: Elvis & Trans-Siberian Orchestra!!!

Or, a few of their festive CD's at least).

Also on hand? Why, supplies for...

Beaded Jewelry &/or Keychains,

Record (player) photo frames,

Snazzy CD cases (for those burned tunes)

Duct tape decals,

Bookmarks, Cards, & other Cool stuff

like, Magnetic Magnets! :)

Come 1, come all! The MORE the MERRIER!

"Helllloooo! Anybody Out There???

2009-11-15T12:04:00.000-08:00

"Yoo-hoo! Anybody home?"

I know this Teen Librarian Chick,

she's recently read a lot of books,

but not a lot (lately) that's really, really GREAT!!!

SUGGESTIONS?

Halloween: It's Such a Scream!

2009-10-31T12:35:00.000-07:00

Hope y'all have a good one!

Any cool costumes out there?

Good & scary PG-13 movie suggestions?

(&/or votes for best literary thrillers...)

Just Finished:

Crash Into Me by Albert Borris

(Oddly uplifitng for a suicide road trip tale. Seriously!

I really dug this one!)

Currently reading:

Hold Still by Nina LaCour

(Warning: This is not a happy book, but oh-so good!

Definitely for fans of Thirteen Reasons Why).

Up Next:

Prada and Prejudice by Amanda Hubbard

(cuz it comes so highly recommended by our own Ms. SP!)

Oh, What a Treat!

2009-10-23T13:33:00.000-07:00

Teen Gaming

(& a Whole Lotta Sweets!)

WED. 10/27/09

4:30-6:oo PM

Dare ya to be there...or B square!!!

The Librarina Bookshelf

2009-10-21T09:23:00.000-07:00

Greetings Gals (& Guys???)--hope these dreary days

don't bug ya so much as they bug me! Blah, blah, blah... :)

Doesn't seem to keep me from reading though,

so I thought I'd share a few titles from thy present plate.

Currently reading: Bad Apple by Laura Ruby

Recently Finished:

The Sky Always Hears Me and the Hills Don't Mind by Kristing. Cronn-Mills

The Blonde of the Joke by Bennett Madison

According to Kit by Eugenie Doyle

Up Next???:

Is a question for the ages! So many books, so little time.

Suggestions welcome!!!

Inked Guinea Pigs

2009-10-10T12:14:00.000-07:00

I wanna be one!

Do you...?

Well, if you're feeling brave

Join me this Wed. 10/14 @ 4:30 PM

4 some experimental

(& hopefully) hot henna hurrah!

If you're not--bring a friend!

Bonus: I'll bring a few new books

(& I can't hold 'em forever!)

AS PROMISED

2009-10-04T11:13:00.000-07:00

More new titles that are cool beans 4 teens

(& happy to not act their age teen librarians):

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL13

And, now, a few of my favorite recent reads...

Demon Chick by Marilyn Kaye

(if a book about a girl who's mom sells her to hell

can be described as delightful, this is it--made me wanna be a demon chick!)

The Everafter by Amy Huntley

(if u liked Elsewhere, try this one--and if u didn't, try it anyway!)

Crazy Beautiful by Lauren Baratz-Logsted

(a modern, & might I say, unique take on Beauty & the Beast)

Positively by Courtney Sheinmel

(a break from all-things-goth, but not by no means a fluff read,

this one gives a glimpse of what it's like to be a teen with AIDS)

REMINDER:

TEEN TALKS in 2 weeks...

how u feel about a little Halloween Henna....?

Goth 'N Games

2009-09-26T11:12:00.000-07:00

Greetings & Salutations my fellow word nerds;

and for thee, a new books list --

finally!

http://library.booksite.com/6947/nl/?list=CNL14

(A slightly sunnier version shall be be arriving shortly).

In the meantime...

feel free to stop by & get your kicks

@ our this week's Open Gaming bout:

Wed. 9/30, 4:30-5:30 PM.

I may even bring a few new books,

should it tickle my fancy... :)

In Case Anyone's Reading This...

2009-09-12T12:18:00.000-07:00

I'd like to give a shout out to all my TEEN GROUP homies,

& say I sure hope to SEE YA THERE this

Wed 9/16 @ 4:30

'cuz I sure do miss you guys!!!

BONUS: Shoud u show up, I just might feel so inclined to select a new CD for purchase

(which would be awfully nice w/ those brand spankin' new books I'll have in tow...)

FTY: The New Moon Soundtrack's been ordered, so place your hold NOW

Also: Keep your eyes' peeled 'cuz I'll be updating other "incomings" soon!

(incoming = books I shall try not to hog)

Happy Labor Day (& all that jazz)

2009-09-05T13:35:00.000-07:00

1st things 1st:

A belated "Good Luck!" w/ the new school year--

not that you'll need it! :)

2nd things 2nd

(but of equal importance, @ least in my book)

our 1st TEEN TALKS / Teen Group mtg is on the horizon!

Please feel free to join me WED 9/18 @ 4:30 PM for

tantalizing chatter & moderately appetizing snacks!

(how's that for an endorsement?!?!).

There will also be NEW books!!!

A few I myself have read lately...

Jumping Off Swings by Jo Knowles

(a well done & rather raw look at teen pregnancy)

Poster Boy by Dede Crane

(arrogant & sometimes annoying narrator,

but a beautiful ending guaranteed to make ya cry)

Three Witches by Paula Jolin

(Intrigued by seance? Like to learn about other cultures?

This one's for you!)

The Sweetheart of Prosper County by Jill J. Alexander

(chick lit to the core--right down to its pink cover--

& delightfully rightfully so!)

Tonight, however, it's finally time to Catch a little Fire

and I cannot wait...

Facebook

2009-09-01T16:44:00.000-07:00

So guess who finally has a Facebook page? We do!

Search for the Sun Prairie Public Library on Facebook and become a fan of the library. There's info on our page about all of the stuff happening at the library - including the teen stuff - so this should be another good way to keep track of what's happening here.

Become a fan and show your favorite library (and librarians!) some love. :)

Sorry, my bad!

2009-08-28T12:12:00.000-07:00

Life's little dramas have sorely cramped my reading style as of late

(hence, so much silence--sorry guys!)

but I did manage to squeeze in a few

that seem rather befittingly back to school...

Karma For Beginners by Jessica Blank

(Quite mature in content--consider yourself duly warned)

Psych Major Syndrome by Alicia Thompson

(I especially enjoyed the psych terms that preceded ea. chapter!)

Plus, my brand new reading chair

(or should i say throne?!)

is ready, set, go for fall's incoming delights

(Yes, I'm talking about Catching Fire!!!)

Also cool & on the horizon--

http://www.louderthanwordsbooks.com/

(I went ahead & ordered all 3, so we can check 'em out!)

Thank You Summer Readers!

2009-08-14T10:36:00.000-07:00

And, congratulations on a job well done!

Don't forget to stop in & pick-up your prizes

before u take off on those end-of-summer stayaways.

Now, if you're not booked out

(if there is such a thing...)

I've 2 great n groovy 1's for ya:

The Summoning by Kelly Armstrong

(kudos to my co-worker Ronda for "making" me read it!)

Meridian by Amber Kizer

(Digging it, absolutely digging it,

which is quite appropriate now

that I think of it...

You'll love 'em too--it's in the bag!

Last Call Low Down

2009-08-07T10:43:00.000-07:00

Hello (hopefully?) Happy Readers--

it's been a while.

(It's also been busy as a bee 'round here!

Hope you've been 1 of the 1's buzzing abour.

If not, remember, tomorrow's the final day

that u can submit reading raffle tickets,

so be sure to stop by and say, "Hi!"

And, now, a few of my recent reads that I think you'll like...

Nothing But Ghosts by Beth Kephart

(Read it 4 the story, but also 4 Kephart's top-notch writing)

You Are Here by Jennifer E. Smith

(a serious road trip read that's seriously good)

It's a Mall World After All by Janette Rallison

('cuz real retail therapy is just too darn expensive--

or, at least that's why i read it!)

So Punk Rock

(And Other Ways to Disappoint Your Mother)

by Micol Ostow

(read it cuz u like to laugh--and/or cuz i said so!).

Summer Reading Reminders

2009-07-25T11:59:00.000-07:00

Greetings my fellow book loving

(but non-blogging) readers--

what I wouldn't give for just 1 or 2 reviews...

Maybe you'll give me the live version?

FINAL Teen Gaming of the Summer!!!

WED. 7/29, 3-5 PM

(& last one til late Sept...)

FYI: Saturday 8/8/2009 is the last day to turn in reading raffle tickets,

extra challenge slips, and book reviews, so ya best stop in!

Recommended Read for u Guitar Hero Girls:

Tempo Change by Barbara Hall

(Yep,total cheese, but in a most pleasant way!)

Before You Read HOT STUFF...

2009-07-18T11:07:00.000-07:00

COME IN & MAKE IT!!!

Seriously! :)

It's gonna be an art smorgasbord,

so stop in and scrap it!

(this) WED. 7/22

3-5 PM

Note: Soda, Snacks, & MOST supplies supplied

HOWEVER, if ya plan to make an

Uber Cool T-Shirt + Duct Tape Bag

BRING an Uber Cool T-shirt

(that's Uber Cool to Scrap w/ Scissors!)

And, yes, there'll be other uber cool projects too--

just come see (& do)...

As Promised: NEW BOOKS!!! NEW BOOKS!!!

2009-07-17T11:55:00.000-07:00

If you're lookin' for something to read...

lots of options are but a mere CLICK away!

(&, if you're not in the market for a marvelous new book,

CLICK anyway--this took forever!) :)

HOT, HOT, HOT--& INCOMING!!!:

http://www.booksite.com/texis/scripts/bookletter/showlist.html?sid=6947&list=CNL13

More HOT, HOTS (& slightly masculine)...

http://www.booksite.com/texis/scripts/bookletter/showlist.html?sid=6947&list=CNL14

More + More = Girly Girl Newbies:

http://www.booksite.com/texis/scripts/bookletter/showlist.html?sid=6947&list=CNL15

"Movin' On Up...

2009-07-13T09:00:00.000-07:00

to that library lady castle in the sky..."

Guess who's soon-to-be a proud home owner?

Yep--that's right--Me! :)

So excited I just had to share!

Warning:

I may soon be tapping your artisan eye

for future color scheme input

(via a pile of handy-dandy paint samples!)

In the meantime...

I'm only too happy to relive my youth--

courtesy of 2 simply amazing (pre-teen) books:

Love, Aubrey by Suzanne M. LaFleur

Waiting for Normal by Leslie Connor

Both are seriously too good to miss!

(Also not to miss--this week's Gaming Wed!)

hint, hint... :)

Hey, Hey, Hey...

2009-07-11T14:38:00.000-07:00

GET UR GAME

(again)

THIS WED

7/15/2009

3-5 PM

(there will probably be Twizzlers--

& certainly some other stuff--

So, come 1, come all,

and I'll beat ya a bowling....!)

Waiting for Dessen?

2009-07-09T18:26:00.000-07:00

Then check out my new favorite Harley chick in:

Riding the Universe by Gaby Triana

--A great way to while away the time

As u oh-so-patient await

Along for the Ride

(by Ms. Sarah Dessen, of course!)

p.s. you're awfully quiet out there... :)

Fireworks Fun

2009-07-02T17:00:00.000-07:00

Ok, not literally, but...

Best wishes for a Happy (Happy!) Fourth of July!!!

This week's "beachy" book pick:

How to Ruin a Summer Vacation

by Simone Elkeles (YA pb E)

FYI: I'm taking home some uber good-looking books tonight--

So, if you're nice, I just might come back w/

a "Don't Miss This!" list for ya...

FYI 2: DIY Henna rocked--y'all should've been there!

Online Book Lists

2009-07-02T15:43:00.001-07:00

Hey guys! I know that a couple of you had questions about the online book lists and their - how shall I say it - functionality. Hopefully this post will answer those questions.

First, for those of you who haven't discovered them yet, we have created a whole bunch of book lists filled with suggestion of things to read. There are paper copies available in the library for you to grab while you're here (located on the tables near those comfy chairs). But if you prefer looking online, feel free to visit our website, where all of our lists can be found. The online lists also have links right next to each book so you can find it in the catalog and place a hold if you need to. Just click here to check out all of the lists that we have to offer.

Those of you who have started working on that Extra Challenge booklet may also be looking for the much-discussed Teen Art Scene list(s) to fulfill one of the challenges. Old-school paper copies of all 3 (yes, THREE!) lists are currently available in the library. Unfortunately, things have been so hectic with the summer program that poor Sandy (who's in charge of putting everything online) just hasn't had time to finish getting everything up just yet - thus the links that aren't working. Sorry! But keep checking back periodically - it may be a somewhat slow process, but hopefully everything will be functioning properly soon. Also, please note that there is also an option to look at a printable version of this list on the website. It's not quite as snazzy as the online list with the links, but if you just need to grab a few titles, you can use that as a jumping point from home if you need to.

Again, many apologies for any confusion or inconvenience this has caused! As soon as everything's completely online, we'll be sure to let everyone know.

This, That, and HENNA Tats...

2009-06-27T11:49:00.000-07:00

(: Friendly Reminder :)

**DIY HENNA**

WED JULY 1st

3-5 PM

For the first 50 through the door!

Space is limited, so if u wanna think ink,

arrive early, in style.

** As in do-it-yourself (or together!)

NEW BOOK ALERT

2009-06-27T11:40:00.000-07:00

Geared for older teens (or those starting to think about leaving the nest)

Funny How Things Change by Melissa Wyatt

is a story of love, life's decision, &

the choice to leave home

-- or not--

as that post-H.S. graduation summer

draws to a close...

Makes for quite the good read.

FYI: Lots of new titles currently en route to shelves --

Feel free to stop in & check 'em out!

Let's Hit the Road, Jack!

2009-06-25T15:36:00.000-07:00

Inspired by me & Rachel's shared affinity for Defining Dulcie,

I've whipped up a list of a few more don't miss road-trippin' reads.

And, so, in no particular order...

Rules of the Road by Joan Bauer

Two*Way Street by Lauren Barnholdt

Absolutely, Maybe by Lisa Yee

Stealing Henry by Carolyn MacCullough

Tallulah Falls by Christine Fletcher

ZigZag by Ellen Wittlinger

So, keep those reviews comin'!

Since It's Sooooooo....HOT!

2009-06-23T11:35:00.000-07:00

Here's 2 more HOT (girly) summer reads for ya:

1 old -- Love, Meg by Leigh C. Purtill

1 new --Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen

Note: Lots of holds on this one, but it's worth the wait....

Kill the time w/ a few others on our various lists

(& don't forget to let me know--i wanna hear all 'bout 'em!)

Note2: Sure hope to see you all tomorrow @ 3!!!

ARGH!

2009-06-20T12:25:00.000-07:00

The FINAL Last Thing:

TEEN GAMING

WED 6/24/2009

3-5 PM

food, friends, fun -- & fun, friendly librarians!

Hope to see ya there!

Oops one more thing

2009-06-20T12:12:00.000-07:00

From the list --

Fresh Off the Boat was fun

(or at least much more my speed than De La Cruz's Au Pair stuff)

Same Difference by Siobhan Vivian --

very, very good. Check it out! :)

Final FYI of the day

More creative book lists coming soon...

(umm, @ least that's the plan, if I have time!)

Cheers!

"Let's Get This Party Started!"

2009-06-20T10:47:00.000-07:00

But, first, let me say, "Thanks!"

Ya'll sure seem ready & rearin' to go!

Yay!

(Cuz me too!!!)

But, first, a disclaimer:

(My) being obsessed w/ books means...

When u ask for more recommendations

you're liable to get 'em in spades!

I'll try to keep in manageable. :)

A Few Recent Favorites

(that aren't necessarily "summery,"but...)

Wings by Aprilynne Pike

Skunk Girl by Karim Sheba

If I Stay by Gayle Forman

The Saver by Edeet Ravel

Swoon by Nina Malkin

Brutal by Michael Harmon

The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams

Marcelo in the Real World by Fransisco X Stork

Reality Check by Peter Abrahams

Models Don't Eat Chocolate Cookies by Erin Dionne

The Vast Fields of Ordinary by Nick Burd

And the list goes on..! :)

NOTE: In honor of Ms. A's recent AWARD WINNING

Ally Carter essay contest,

I just finished the Gallagher Girl series

(& for added fun,

also read Spy Goddess by Michael Spradlin.

Conclusion: I wanna be a spy!

So...

What you got for me?!?

THE "RULES" -- ONLINE BOOK CLUB

2009-06-13T10:49:00.000-07:00

So simple, it ought to be illegal.

Thankfully, it's not!

However, in honor of the summer sun,

We're going anti-goth--think beach reads.

To help get ya started, I've whipped up a short list

(u can also p/u a hard copy @ the library)

So, without further ado...

Anna's RULES for a ROCKIN summer...

2009-06-13T10:33:00.000-07:00

1. Spend some quality time @ the library

(free a/c, "learned" librarians, & books galore--

who could ask for more?),

2. A Reading Raffle that means:

Read lots = free stuff,

3. An Extra Challenge to prove your mettle

(& a chance to win some really cool stuff),

4. Ample opportunity to rock your inner artist

(think Henna Body Art, a Creative Blitz, music, & more...)

and, last, but not least,

5. Our first ever ONLINE BOOK CLUB

that lets YOU write all about it!

HOT NEWS! ONLINE SUMMER BOOK CLUB!!!

2009-06-12T14:32:00.000-07:00

Which means...

I shall be expecting your avidly devoted participation!

Rules, Regulations, and a

List of Righteously Recommended Reading

Coming Soon to a Blog Near You!

STAY TUNED>>>

"Hear About It! Summer Reading @ SPPL!"

2009-06-12T14:10:00.000-07:00

School's out for Summer!!

So get yourselves to the library,

'Cuz the TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM is ON!!!!

(start turning in those tickets 6/2)

An Annual Reading Raffle,

An EXTRA Special Challenge,

A Series of Seriously Cool Programs,&

An Assortment of Amazing Prizes!

You've got to see it to believe it!

FOR THE FULL SCOOP

(and to get the goods)

STOP IN!

P.S. Hope the finals went well! :)

Just Because...

2009-05-30T13:30:00.000-07:00

I felt like sharing,

HOT READ of the WEEK:

Skunk Girl by Sheba Karim

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah--the title might make you wrinkle your nose.

Don't let that deter u!

For why?

Becuz it's by far the best "chick lit" I've read in a coon's age!

Note: The hold list is growing, so hop to it like, yesterday! :)

The Sad Saga of the Group that Went AWOL...

2009-05-22T11:05:00.000-07:00

Since school stuff seems to have most of y'all MIA these days,

I am virtually guilt free regarding the following announcement:

NO TEEN GROUP THIS WEEK

You're busy prepping for finals,

& I'm busy prepping for you this summer!

(So, I expect to see you out here full force, oh so very soon!!!)

In the meantime, I give you my sizzling hot reads o' the week:

Wings by Aprilynne Pike

My first favorite faerie book--miracles do happen!

The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams

If Speak moved you, this one's mandatory.

The Saver by Edeet Ravel

Don't let this one fly under your radar--

a slow to build story that's impossible to put down.

Loved it.

Distant Waves: A Novel of the Titanic by Suzanne Weyn

The Leonardo Dicaprio/Kate Winslet "classic" film it ain't.

There is, however, a little romance, alotta drama, & most importantly,

commune with the dead... (cue the spooky music)

New Books! New Books! New Books (that rock!)

2009-05-16T07:35:00.000-07:00

Greetings Earthlings!
So, anyhoos, I've been bummin' as of late 'cuz I never see any of our best new books in the library--which means that you aren't seeing too many of them either! Thus, I've taken the liberty of creating a list, so ya can go ahead, place holds, & get geared up for
Summer!

(and there's more where these come from!)

Just follow the Yellow Brick Road...

http://www.booksite.com/texis/scripts/bookletter/showlist.html?sid=6947&list=CNL13

Kudos to One of Our Own!!!!!

2009-05-13T18:21:00.000-07:00

(CHECK THIS OUT (RIGHT NOW!):

CONGRATS MS. A -- WE'RE SO PROUD OF U! :)

http://www.allycarter.com/blog.html

(for the official version)

Congratulations...
Abbey B. from Sun Prairie, WI! You are the winner of the essay contest.Also, congratulations to Stephani W. from Fairfield, PA who came in second!Congratulations to you both and to everyone who wrote such amazing essays!Now it's my pleasure to share Abbey's winning essay with you all.
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A REAL GALLAGHER GIRLBy AbbeyCammie, Macey, Liz and Bex are Gallagher Girls in both body and mind. They are real Gallagher Girls. However, you don't have to attend Gallagher Academy to be a real Gallagher Girl. If you have the heart of a Gallagher Girl, then you truly are a real Gallagher Girl. All you have to do is have the right mindset, outlook, and attitude.Gallagher Girls aren't perfect. The girls at the Academy may seem like they can do no wrong, but they have fears and flaws just like everyone else—this is something all real Gallagher Girls understand. Just because you are a Gallagher Girl doesn't mean you aren't selfish, stubborn, or scared, but real Gallagher Girls have the strength and will to overcome these flaws.Gallagher Girls have the mindset that they can do anything regardless of what others may think. They are brave enough to follow their hearts and learn from their mistakes. Gallagher Girls have a positive outlook on life—they know life won't be perfect, but they take it as it comes. Gallagher Girls have a good attitude as well; though they have flaws, they are respectful, caring, strong, and helpful.The moral here is anyone can be a Gallagher Girl. You don't have to be rich, pretty, fearless, or brilliant. You can fall flat on your face every day as long as you pick yourself up, brush yourself off, and laugh. To be a real Gallagher Girl, you simply have to be the best person you can be.Again, thanks to everyone who entered. The number and quality of the entries absolutely blew my mind.Have a great day, everyone!Allyps...It has come to my attention that the winning essay went over the 250 word limit by two words. This was an oversight on the part of me and the celebrity guest judge (my mom). But yesterday was Mother's Day, so I think the Gallagher Girl-verse should cut her (and me) some slack.The prizes are in the mail and the contest is finished. I hope everyone enjoyed the contest. If you would like to see more contests in the future I highly recommend the aforementioned slack.It was a lot of work but also, hopefully, a lot of fun. And, again, congratulations to EVERYONE for a job well done.
posted by Ally Carter at Monday, May 11, 2009

Where's Harry?

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Why, there he is!

http://www.harrypotterexhibition.com/

And, it looks so cool, even I, an admittedly proud ANTI-Harry, wanna go!

In other news, I'm reading a lot of good books--are you?

Soul Enchilada (David M. Gill) is a death defying gut-buster! (aka: funny)

Bad Girls Don't Dies (Katie Alender) is NO gut-buster

A Thousand Shades of Blue (Robin Stevenson) -- good "summer's commin!" read

Life As We Knew It (Susan Beth Pfeffer) -- Awesome!!!

Need I say more???

Well, then we shall discuss it @

TEEN GAMING

Wed. 5/13/09

4-6:30 PM

Don't Forget...

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I know you love us and would never forget, but just in case you need a reminder...

Teen Group

Wednesday, April 29 @ 4:45 PM

Read anything sweet lately? Feel free to share.

Hope to see you there!

"Dude, I have the coolest job!"

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So, I've been MIA for a week, courtesy of

(1) vacation (Yay!),

(2) illness (not so yay), &

(3) wisdom tooth extraction (definitely not so yay!).

However, cuz I was recently ordering books like a mad woman,

(Summer Reading will be here soon...)

& in my absence, many have arrived.

Hence, home w/ me tonight shall come:

"Busted: Confessions of an Accidental Player" by Antony John

"King of the Screwups" by K.L. Going

"Girls for Breakfast" by David Yoo

"Nothing Pink" by Mark Hardy

"Soul Enchilda" by David Macinnis Gill

"The Anatomy of Wings" by Karen Foxlee

"In Mike We Trust" by P.E. Ryan

"Cold Hands, Warm Heart" by Jill Wolfson

"Messed Up" by Janet Nichols Lynch

"Heartsinger" by Karlijn Stoffels

(as well as a few more, but my hand is cramping.)

Yet, I need remind you--

OPEN GAMING

THIS WEEK

WED. 4/22, 4-6:30 PM

You know the drill, so please come & visit with me! :)

Happy Easter...

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...to my peeps!

Pretty Sweet...

http://www.marshmallowpeeps.com/

But even Sweeter...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/blueyonder/2354632425/

a few titles on my table that might interest you...

The Reformed Vampire Support Group

The Forest of Hands and Teeth

The Door of No Return

All the Broken Pieces

The Teashop Girls

Roots and Wings

Pure

Hail Spring and Happy Reading!

See Ya in a few!

So Twisted

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FYI: Librarians are cool!

(April Fools?! Maybe, Maybe Not)

You'll just have to come, & see for yourself

(Wed) APRIL 1, from

4:45-5:45 PM

@ our

Teen Knitting Circle

"Let's get Twisted!"

(Plus, I'll be bringing some new, top secret books...)

And to my fellow geek(s)

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The librarian requests that a sweet fellow geek out there,

(who shall out of respect remain anonymous...)

**but U know who you are!**

Kindly return the following materials:

"Fat Hoochie Prom Queen"

"My Lost and Found Life" &

"Live and Let Shop"

And, might I suggest that you do so

this Wed. 3/25 @ 4:45 PM--

Just in time for TEEN GROUP!

I've got Twizzlers...

SPPL Teens

ZUMBA!!!!

Books 2 Movies

** IMPORTANT NOTICE!!! **

New Books, Teen Dates, & Other Misc.

Festive Fall (aka NEW) Reads...

Teen Bytes

FYI (Anyone? Anyone?)

Before I Forget...

Happy First Day of School!

MOCKINGJAY

WOWzers! More COOL NEW 4 Teens!

Goodbye Sandy...

Teen Reading Prize Info:

NEW (books!!!) 2 Check OUT:

Friendly Reminder from Friendly Librarian! :)

Final Boarding!

DON'T FORGET!

Baby, Let's Get TWISTED!

Brain Melt

Care to Join Me?

Remember Me

Yo, Yo, Miss A.B.

Tickle Me Funny Bone! Please???

Think Ink (& books!)

WE HAVE LIFTOFF!!!!

Inquiring Minds Wanna Know...So, let's GO!

Verboten "Tattoos...Ooh la la!"

Watery Reads 2 Tide You Over

C YOU Wednesday!!! (hint, hint)

I Promise...

It's Summer! Need I Say More?

Knock, Knock...

LAST CALL! FINAL BOARDING!

Hot New SPPL Teen Reads Just 4 YOU!

Teen Talks (so anyone listening???)

Did U Hear...?

TEEN TALKS 'n A HAPPY SPRING!!!

Go Me! 2 Posts in 1 Day!

NEW BOOKS NOW

Get Some Gaming Action

"Holla Back Girl!"

"Shh! It's a Secret...!"

Percy Jackson Party

Super (Duper) Series Alert:

Wii, Wii, Wii, All the Way Home!

This Just In (Cool Beans!)

TEENS TALKIN': 2010

2010 Teaser--and Crowd Pleaser!

Finally! FINALLY!!!

Baby, it's COLD outside!

"Georgia on My Mind"

FYI: (Finally!) One HOT Read!

COMING SOON...

Is It Just Me?

Egads! Open Gaming!

Gobble, Gobble, (but save the turkeys!)

Don't Be Such a Grinch!

"Helllloooo! Anybody Out There???

Halloween: It's Such a Scream!

Oh, What a Treat!

The Librarina Bookshelf

Inked Guinea Pigs

AS PROMISED

Goth 'N Games

In Case Anyone's Reading This...

Happy Labor Day (& all that jazz)

Facebook

Sorry, my bad!

Thank You Summer Readers!

Last Call Low Down

Summer Reading Reminders

Before You Read HOT STUFF...

As Promised: NEW BOOKS!!! NEW BOOKS!!!

"Movin' On Up...

Hey, Hey, Hey...

Waiting for Dessen?

Fireworks Fun

Online Book Lists

This, That, and HENNA Tats...

IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!