It's beginning to look a lot like booktalk time!

I've spent the past two days booktalking my lungs out (thanks to Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. Regenold!) and here's a list of the titles I brought the sixth graders:

Tangerine by Edward Bloor

Driver's Ed by Caroline Cooney

Dead-End Job by Vicki Grant

No Limit by Pete Hautman (previously titled Stone Cold)

Kissing Doorknobs by Terry Spencer Hesser

A Boy at War by Harry Mazer

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson

Have a happy holiday and I'll see you all in the next two weeks!

Title to Remember

Need something to read as the weather gets chilly? Try Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. The story? Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. Not for her license -- for turning pretty. In Tally's world, your sixteenth birthday brings an operation that turns you from ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty and catapults you into a high-tech paradise where your only job is to have a really great time. In just a few weeks Tally will be there. But Tally's new friend Shay isn't sure she wants to be pretty. She'd rather risk life on the outside. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world -- and it isn't very pretty. The authorities offer Tally the worst choice she can imagine: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all. The choice Tally makes changes her world forever. And keep checking our shelves for the amazing sequel, Pretties.

Have a great weekend!

Happy Monday!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Just a quick reminder that tonight is Teen Open Mic Night at 6:00PM on the third floor. Bring yourself, bring a friend and bring an idea! Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Library. Hope to see you there!

Booktalking Titles

I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Hird's seventh graders at East Side Middle School--what a hoot! I also brought in a ton of books...here's a list:

Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson

Tangerine by Edward Bloor

The Rag and Bone Shop by Robert Cormier

Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Invisible by Pete Hautman

Kissing Doorknobs by Terry Spencer Hesser

My Brother's Keeper by Patricia McCormick

Happy Reading!!

Useless Fact #2

Did you know...

Beverly Goldman was jailed in January of 2000 on seven counts of failing to return overdue library books. Goldman was arrested at her local library in Clearwater, Florida. That library had tried for over sixteen months to retrieve the overdue materials valued at $127.86.* The lesson? Turn in your stuff, people!!

Just an FYI: Wednesday, September 21st at 6:00PM, the Anderson Public Library will be showing Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of Black Pearl in the Delaware Room. This swashbuckling film lasts 143 minutes and is rated PG-13.** We will have all sorts of pirate books on display for your reading pleasure...ye bilge rat! Not to mention tasty treats courtesy of the Friends of the Anderson Public Library, matey!!




* This fact found in The Guinness Book of World Records, 2006

** Acording to the MPAA, PG-13 means that some material may be inappropriate for children under the age of 13.
Parents are strongly cautioned.

It's That Time of Year!

Today was booktalking day at Northside Middle School! A big thank-you goes out to Mrs. Freeman and all her great sixth graders. Here's a list of the titles I brought:

Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

The Rag and Bone Shop by Robert Cormier

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by David Lubar

Tiger by Jeff Stone

Can't wait to see more of you on Thursday!

Weekly News Bite

Hope everyone enjoyed a little time off this past Labor Day! Special Announcement: this Thursday, September 8th, we were scheduled to have a Get Crafty session for teens. Unfortunately, due to some special circumstances, we are going to have to reschedule this event for later in the year. I apologize to all of you who were hoping for a craft this week.

But...we are still hosting our Fall Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament on Saturday, September 10th from 1:00PM to 4:00PM in the Chief Anderson Room. Registration is required; please call 641.2456 for more information!

Helping Those in Need

For anyone who has watched a television, listened to a radio or logged onto the Internet this week, you know how badly the southern portions of the United States have been damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Many people have been rescued, but thousands are still waiting for help. A lot of people here in Indiana want to help those less fortunate in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. Here are two good websites to get you started:

www.redcross.org

www.networkforgood.org

Keep these folks and the volunteers helping them in your thoughts this holiday weekend...

Question for the weekend

Okay, here's the question for the weekend:

If you could fast-forward your life, how old would you want to be and why?


Think about it and write or email me your answer! Have a great weekend!

Weekly News Bite

September is almost here! What the heck happened to summer?

Enough depressing talk! Hang out with us at the Anderson Public Library Thursday, September 1st as we kick off our "After School Flicks" series at the library. At 6:00PM, we'll be showing National Treasure with Nicholas Cage as Benjamin Franklin Gates. This 131 minute movie is rated PG by the MPAA. Snacks are provided by the Friends of the Anderson Public Library.

Important Fact of the Day

Did you know what the top five causes of Teenage Death are?

Accidents (39%)

Murders (26%)

Suicide (18%)

Cancer (15%)

Other (2%)

We care about our future...you should too! For more information on these and other facts, feel free to ask a librarian for help.

Information from The Book of Lists for Teens by Sandra and Harry Choron

Monday, Monday

It's another week here at the Anderson Public Library and we are offering some really great opportunities for teens this week. This afternoon, August 22nd, at 3:30PM, the Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) will be meeting in the Carnegie Room on the third floor to discuss some upcoming events. Feel free to join us. Bring a friend and a few good ideas!

Thursday, August 25th at 6:00PM, we will be hosting Ductigami--Fun with Tape! Bring a friend and your imagination!

A special thanks goes out to everyone who made our Harry Potter Film a success this Saturday. From everyone who participated by watching Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban to the teens who helped set up the snacks to the Friends of the Anderson Public Library--thank you!

Back to School (again)

It's that time again...can you believe it? Where did the summer go? Now it's time for alarm clocks and new school supplies and, don't forget, HOMEWORK. But here's a list that may make it a little easier to face the back-to-school facts.

9 Nobel Prizewinners Who Didn't Exactly Enjoy School

Winston Churchill, winner of the 1953 Nobel Prize in literature

Albert Einstein, co-winner of the 1921 Nobel Prize in physics

Richard Feynman, co-winner of the 1956 Nobel Prize in physics

Arno Penzias, co-winner of the 1978 Nobel Prize in physics

Bertrand Russell, winner of the 1950 Nobel Prize in literature

Andrei Sakharov, winner of the 1975 Nobel Prize for world peace

George Bernard Shaw, winner of the 1925 Nobel Prize in literature

Rabindranath Tagore, winner of the 1913 Nobel Prize in literature

Sigrid Undest, winner of the 1928 Nobel Prize in literature

How much do you know about the Nobel Prize? How much do you know about the winners? To find out more about them, check out the Biography section on the first mezzanine at the Library. Or better yet, read one of his or her works.

Useless Fact of the Day

Did you know...

...that rubber bands last longer when they are refrigerated?*


*Fact found in The Book of Lists for Teens by Sandra and Harry Choron

Weekly News Bite

Just to keep you all posted on the happenings at the Anderson Public Library:

Thursday, August 18th at 6:00PM, we will be hosting Get Crafty @ Your Library for teens in the Teen Room. This month's craft is candle-making with wax beads and scented oils. Join us for some creative fun!

Saturday, August 20th, we will be showing the winner of the Harry Potter film contest: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The movie starts at 2:00PM on the third floor and snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Anderson Public Library.

Monday, August 22nd, we will be having our first Teen Advisory Board meeting of the 2005-2006 academic year. Bring a friend and an idea for making the library a better place for teens. The meeting starts at 3:30PM in the Carnegie Room. For an agenda, please stop by the Information Services Desk or call Beth at 641.2456.

Okay, that's three events in a week! Hope you can make one or two (or, if you're feeling sassy, all three!)

Weekly News Bite

Last night, we had a rip-roaring Teen Open Mic Night! Over 25 people showed up and there were great performances from old pros and new folks alike. I hope that you all can get to the next Open Mic Night which is scheduled for Monday, September 12th at 6:00PM in the Miami Room. It's tons of fun!

Thursday, August 18th, we will be hosting our monthly Get Crafty @ Your Library at 6:00PM in the Teen Room. This month, our craft will be creative candle making with wax beads and glass pots. Bring a friend and get crafty!

School is right around the corner...don't forget, the Anderson Public Library can help you find the answers you need for homework and research. While we do not offer a tutoring service, we can find books and articles that you may need for essays and research papers.

By the way, don't forget to vote for your favorite Harry Potter film! We have ballots in the Teen Room and a cauldron in which to cast your vote. The winner will be shown Saturday, August 20th at 2:00PM in the Chief Anderson Room. Snacks will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Anderson Public Library.

Weekly News Bite

The time has nearly come to say farewell to the summer...and the Summer Reading Program. We are having our final "Get Reel for Teens" film on Friday, July 29th at 2:00PM. We'll be hosting the classic movie The Wizard of Oz, complete with flying monkeys! Join us for some snacks and fun as we bring Summer Reading to a close.

Thursday, July 28th, we will be having our Summer "Evening @ the Improv for Teens" at 6:00PM. Think about Whose Line Is It Anyway? meets area teens. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Library; entertainment will be provided by YOU!

Weekly News Bite

Only a few more weeks of summer (and Summer Reading Program) are left in 2005! Have you turned in your entries for awesome prizes? If not, you still have 10 days to do so...time is running out!

Hang out with us this Friday, July 22nd, as we watch Ella Enchanted, based on the novel by Gail Carson Levine. This movie runs 96 minutes and is rated PG. Bring a friend to enjoy the movie and free snacks provided by the Friends of the Library.

Have you read the latest book by J.K. Rowling? Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was just released July 16th and has been flying off the shelves. Reserve your copy today. Don't forget--starting August 1st, every area Muggle has a chance to cast your vote for the Harry Potter Movie Day on Saturday, August 20th.

As much as we don't like to think about it, school is right around the corner. Don't forget about all the great resources the Anderson Public Library has to offer!! Keep checking our calendar for great Teen programs.

Weekly News Bite

It's nearly the middle of July--where has the summer gone? Don't forget; we are still in the midst of Summer Reading fun. It's not too late to join! It's free! It's fun!

Thursday, July 14th, from 6:00PM-7:15PM, we are hosting a Get Crafty @ Your Library session in the Teen Room. Our craft this month will be jewelry-making. For more information, call us at 641.2456.

This Friday, July 15th, we are showing the movie Hook, one of my personal faves! This PG movie is 142 minutes long and based on the book by J.M. Barrie. It stars Dustin Hoffman in the title role and Robin Williams as his nemesis. If you haven't seen this classic, be sure to join us! Like every Friday, we are giving away summer reading program prizes as well as providing yummy snacks!

Someone's in the Kitchen at APL!

Our cooking program for teens, This Ain't Your Mama's Kitchen, was a great hit! We made English Muffin Pizzas, Ranch Roll-Ups and Marshmallow Creme Dip with strawberries. Some books we highlighted included:

Teens Cook: How to Make What You Want to Eat by Megan & Judi Carle

New Cook Book from the editors of Better Homes and Gardens

Don't forget to check out great websites like:

www.kraftfoods.com and www.allrecipes.com

We're looking forward to another cooking session very soon! Keep checking our calendar of events for more fun for teens!