COMING ATTRACTIONS September 13, 2007

Hey Everyone,

Here’s a rundown on what’s coming up for teens at the Forest Park Public Library:

Friday, September 14th–video games at the library. From after school until 5:45. There will be totino’s pizza rolls and something to drink. LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS! Call or email to reserve your spot today!!

Friday, September 28th–Pick-up (a) book Club. After school-5:45. Come talk about whatever book you are currently reading! Get book recommendations from Miss Julie, and see what other teens are reading! A snack will be provided.

Friday, October 12th, Video Games at the Library. From after school until 5:45. There will be totino’s pizza rolls and a drink provided. LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS! Call or email to reserve your spot today!!

Saturday, October 13th 1:00 p.m. Anime Afternoon at the Library: the Halloween Vampire edition. We’ll be showing Vampire Hunter D and Blood: The Last Vampire. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Teens younger than 13 should bring a note from their parents, as these movies have some mature content.

October 15th-19th is TEEN READ WEEK. The theme is “LOL @ Your Library.”

• Tuesday October 16th : Urban Legends Storytelling Contest (more details to come)
• Thursday October 18th : Comedian and Pizza Tasting Party.
  
• and more to come!

Friday, October 19th 3:15 p.m. Teen Halloween Movie: Ginger Snaps. Teens under 13 need parental permission; please bring a note!
[...] When beautiful but reclusive goth teenager Ginger (Katharine Isabelle) is attacked by a monstrous wolf on the eve of her first period, her body starts changing in a big way, as do her suddenly lusty, feral appetites. [...] Only devoted sister Brigitte (gloomy Emily Perkins) knows the truth, and even as Ginger’s abrupt transformation threatens their once unbreakable friendship, bonds of blood and love keep them together: Brigitte disposes of Ginger’s victims while searching for a cure. [...] –Sean Axmaker, Amazon.com

Friday, October 26th Eclipse Book Party. After school-5:45 p.m. Come talk about Stephanie Meyers’ Twilight trilogy with other teens. Vampire & werewolf snacks will be provided, and you’ll have the chance to win Twilight prizes, including copies of the books and a Twilight t-shirt of your choice!

We hope to see you soon!

Julie
Youth Services Associate
FPPL

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What My Girlfriend Doesn’t Know by Sonya Sones August 9, 2007

Review by Rafiat.

 

The second [book] about Sophie and Robin is even better than the first. Robin better known as Murphy gets to tell his view, which makes the novel even more enjoyable. Robin narrates his hardships as the school outlaw and his experiences as a sit in art student at Harvard. The book’s written like poetry which makes it even more enjoyable.

Check this book out from the library!

Check out the first book, What My Mother Doesn’t Know.

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Wide Window, by Lemony Snicket July 25, 2007

review by Patrick.

Violet, Klaus and Sunny are now going to stay with their Aunt Josephine who is afraid of everything. When she meets a guy named Captain Sham he threatens her so she’ll hand over the kids.

But is Captain Sham really who he appears to be? Find out by reading The Wide Window!

Check it out from the library (sound recording version)! 

Fruits Basket, Vol. 1, by Natsuki Takaya July 18, 2007

 review by Jessica.

Fruits Basket is a manga romance/comedy book. I am newer to manga, but of the manga series that I have read, Fruits Basket is a better series. A girl lost her mother, the only family she truly had. Then she ends up living in a tent! She soon meets people around her and lives with them, but they have a secret. When she finds out will she be sent away? Read to find out! I recommend this to manga lovers and people who are interested in the Chinese Zodiacs!

Great review, Jessica.

Check this book out from the library!

Mira, Mirror by Mette Ivie Harrison July 18, 2007

Review by Jacqueline.

A girl named Mira is sold for wood, she is to work as an apprentice for a witch named Zerba. Mira meets Zerba’s other apprentice Amanda. After having a comfortable conversation the two girls decide to become sisters. Like an older sister, Amanda teaches Mira how to use magic for personal gain (such as beauty), and how to get magic.

Years pass and Zerba dies leaving the hut to Amanda and Mira in a magical way. Mira is turned into a mirror because Amanda wanted Mira to be by her side forever. Now Mira calls her sister Queen. She calls her this because she has gone on a journey to find her king to become her queen…

What happens next? You’ll have to read the book to find out! Thanks for the review, Jacqueline!

Check this book out!

Murdered, My Sweet by Joan Lowery Nixon July 2, 2007

Review by Patty.

This book Murdered, My Sweet written by Joan Lowery Nixon receives my rating of 5 stars. It is about a girl Jenny whose mom is a mystery/murder writer and how they both go to see their millionaire cousin to see his will publicly read before he dies. Before the reading, his son is murdered and Jenny’s mom decides she will try to solve it, even though she has no real experience. With her mom’s reputation on the line, Jenny works the case behind the scenes to make her mom seem like a woman who knows everything. [She also has to deal with] another murderer after her, and a cute boy that she likes who seems to uncover her secret. I love this book. It shows a strong girl who is brave and bold behind the scenes, [a] girl who is not only in danger, but in love.

Great review, Patty! Check this book out from the Forest Park Public Library today!