Thursday, October 14, 2010

Accepted: Getting Into Your First Choice School

NEW YORK - JUNE 27:  SAT test preparation books sit on a shelf at a Barnes and Noble store June 27, 2002 in New York City. College Board trustees decided June 27 to add a written essay and other changes to the SAT in an overhaul of the college entrance exam. The first administration of the new SAT will occur in March of 2005. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

This Wednesday 10/20 from 7:00-8:00 PM we'll be hosting a college prep program here at the library! Join a Kaplan expert for this free 1-hour workshop designed to show students and parents what college admissions officers expect from applicants’ high school experiences. Topics covered include a variety of admissions policies and the key factors used by admissions officers when making admissions decisions.

Naruto Super Fans

Anime Clubbers will enjoy this fun video about Naruto Super Fans!

National Book Award Nominees



Check out the National Book Award nominees for Young People's Literature!
  • Paolo Bacigalupi, Ship Breaker
  • Kathryn Erskine, Mockingbird
  • Laura McNeal, Dark Water
  • Walter Dean Myers, Lockdown
  • Rita Williams-Garcia, One Crazy Summer

Copies of every book are available at the library. Winners will be announced November 17.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Summer Reading Wrap Up!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2010 Summer Reading Program and our Teen Writing Contest!

Congratulations to our Writing Contest Winners!
Grand Prize : Maja Wittrup for her short story "Happy, I Hope."
First Prize- Poetry : Akshaya Sekar for "Not Quite a Society Woman, Are You?"
First Prize- Comic : Amanda Luthy for "Greek Gods and the Corneila Crisis"

The winning entries are available to read in the Teen Corner at the library.

Congratulations to our Summer Reading Raffle Winners!
Grand Prize: Emma Smith
Week #1- Nicole B.
Week #2- Regan A.
Week #3- Sam C.
Week #4- Lianna S.
Week #5- Eliza E.
Week #6- Austin B.
Week #7- Jackie T.
Week #8- Maddie E.
Week #9- Eli H.
Week #10- Tim C.

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Monday, August 2, 2010

Review of Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson

This book was... EPIC!! It was so heartfelt and touching, and it showed that you need to confront what's bothering you to get over it. It's about a 17 year old girl, Amy Curry, who is asked to make a cross-country trip from California to Connecticut, with Roger Sullivan, an old friend. And, with her father recently dead, and her brother in rehab, she has a lot of stuff on her plate. And maybe, just maybe Roger is hiding something too. This book was too cute. The characters were people we could relate to and the side characters were developed surprisingly well (Bronwyn). And, not to mention the playlists throughout the book... they were amazing! I looked up some of the songs and they were really good. All in all, anyone who likes a cute (but maybe not so light) read should definitely check this out.

-Review by Avani M.

Review of Savvy by Ingrid Law

This book was AMAZING! I couldn't put it down! Savvy is about a girl called Mibs, a nickname for Mississippi. In her family every thirteenth birthday is special. This is because on this birthday thry discover their magical power, their savvy. Her brother, Rocket, is full of electicity, her brother, Fish, causes storms, and her momma is perfect. But days before her birthday her father is in a car accident and is rushed to the hospital all the way in Salina Hope hospital, 90 miles from their house. Suddenly Mibs, her brothers Fish and Samson, and the preachers children Will and Bobbi are on a wild journey to Mibs' poppa. This is a story that has everything in it, advanture, romance, fantasy, and even a story about friendship. If you haven't read this story I seriously suggest that you do! You will not be sorry! =D =D =D =D =D =D =D =D =D =D =D

-Review by Annie C.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Live Chat With Cecil Castellucci Tonight!

Calling all fans of Cecil Castellucci! Tonight (7/20) at 9PM Goodreads.com will be hosting a live chat with the author of Plain Janes, Boy Proof, Beige, Queen of Cool and Rose Sees Red! Get your questions ready and head over to http://www.goodreads.com/topic/video_chat/363129 to chat with the author. Goodreads.com plans to archive the chat so even if you are coming upon this post late you should be able to check it the conversation!