Afternoon Teen Movie...

Come to the library this Saturday, January 2nd at 2pm and enjoy the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Relax and hang out with your friends, while watching this classic teen movie with popcorn.
Hope to see you there!
Shanna
~Teen Librarian

Happy Holidays!

Teens,
I hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday break. I will be out of town December 22-29, but I look forward to seeing you all soon, possibly in 2010!
Shanna
~Teen Librarian

Upcoming events...

Friday, December 18th from 3-5pm
Its an extra Friday of teen gaming! Most of you will be on your winter vacation starting at 3pm that day, so what better way to celebrate than with your friends at the library.

Monday, December 21st from 3-5pm
Come to the library for a teen holiday party! It is hosted by the Teen Advisory Board, who will be bringing goodies to share with everyone. We will also watch the movie Elf, while making Christmas cards for a local nursing home. So come have some fun and give back to the community.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at ssmith@mcpld.org.
~Shanna
Teen Librarian

Teen Movie Trailers...

These book trailers were initially premiered during Teen Read Week. However, it is now my pleasure to introduce them again through the teen blog. The first two trailers were made by teens here at the library (sadly we are still missing one for Twilight), and the third one is the example I made using library employees. Enjoy the trailers!

Book Reviews

Winters End
by Jean-Claude Mourlevat

I believe fans of the Hunger Games with really enjoy this book. It was originally written in French, but now the translated version is on library and bookstore shelves. While it has not reached the popularity of Suzanne Collin's book, it is definitely a great read. The book begins with four teens, 2 girls and 2 boys, all attending the same prison-like boarding school. The teens are also orphans due to the tyrannical government murdering their parents. After years of hardship, they attempt to escape and find the resistance movement. With the government hunting them down and winter upon them, will the make it to safety? You will just have to read the book to find out!

Beautiful Creatures
by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Everyone who has read this book has raved about it. Finally, I was able to get my hands on a copy, and I agree with them. What is so unique about this book is that it is a love story told primarily through the eyes of a teen boy. The main character, Ethan Wate, is a good ole southern boy from small town America. Life does not hold many surprises for him until a new girl, Lena, moves to town. Lena is mysterious and dark, and she has an intriguing history tied to the town. Despite the general opinion that he should stay away from her, Ethan is drawn to her. Enjoy the romance, but also be swept up in the mystery of the South when you read Beautiful Creatures!

Graphic Novel Club!!!!

The Graphic Novel Club this Friday, December 4th from 4-6pm will feature a professional artist named Laurel Shelley-Reuss. She has been traveling around Colorado and Wyoming for the last five years teaching comic art classes. This meeting will be hands on, so prepare to inspired. Remember, all teens are welcome!

~Shanna
Teen Librarian