Teen Tech Week!

March 6-12th at Silverstone. Come in to find out what's new and how we're connecting YOU! Watch book trailers made by and for you. Come munch and play wii with your friends, Tuesday night 4:15-5:30 pm.

$3000 for the library of your choice!

There have been some hot issues in legislature lately, and many of them have to do with public service workers and budget cut backs. The good news is you can participate and express yourself, plus earn a $ prize for your local library. Check out this link for more info.

Book=Movie

Check this site out for books you've read that are going to hit the big screen! Brought to you by another public library serving Teens.

Book Trailer: Slice Cinco!

So I'm going to be involved in making a book trailer for Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. I'd like your input and your talents, such as acting, costume development, filming and editing, sound and musical composition. Or just your comments. All of it. Any of it. Its all welcome. Please share with me here or in person your ideas and visions for this project. Also if you've read the book, you're one up on me.

Slice Quatro!

Now I need something from YOU! When you get a chance, it will take minutes at the most, answer these questions in a comment here.

How has technology affected your reading? "Well, in a sense. When I see movies or their trailers that I like, I usually research and find out if it is based off a book. If it is, I will read it...

o Do you view book trailers?

o Has viewing a book trailer ever encouraged you to read the book?

o What do you like about book trailers? Or not like? What makes them effective in your opinion?

o Have you ever created your own book trailer? What software did you use to create it?

o Are you interested in learning how to make your own book trailers?

Slice Tres!

The next teen lit lounge pick is... Troll's Eye View: A Book of Villainous Tales by Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling. Request a copy asap!

Slice Dos!

There won't be any T.A.C on February 1st.

Slice Uno!

In February we're going to switch back to all teens, ages 12-18 will meet up on Tuesdays. We will still alternate between T.A.C. and Lit Lounge but the age groups won't be split. So I repeat, no more Thursday programs for teens. Aight.

So I've got a lot to update.

Yo teens. You've been avoiding little ol' librarian Dani? I see the guilt in your eyes. I've got a lot to say yo. I'm going to break it down for you in five slices.

Upcoming!!!

So Tuesday's teens chose something new for their Lit Lounge pick; Tales from Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan, a graphic novel! There are plenty of copies in the treasure valley but be sure to secure a copy as soon as you can.

We also reviewed some book trailers online yesterday. In the month of February, you will film your own book trailer which we will show on our digital screen at the library. You'll have the chance to share a book and entice others to read it by putting your ideas into motion. If you're looking for some examples I suggest you visit digitalbooktalk.com. Its a good idea to watch book trailers of books you have read and ones you haven't. Assess the ones that make you want to read the book and the ones that don't. Try and figure out what each has or doesn't that makes it effective.

Also, this Thursday the older group will be making their Lit Lounge pick, so be sure to stop by and put in your two cents.

Programs resume soon!

Come check us out on Tuesday, the 4th of January. For ages 11-13, its flower power time. Find out what you can do with felt and more.


Thursday, January 6th is for ages 14-18 and we'll be reusing all those ancient compact disc cases you haven't found a use for yet.

Lots of New Books!

Come in before the new year and the holiday rush. Get a copy of sci fi Monsters of Men or fantasy novel Enchanted Ivy.
See you soon.

The Teen section has migrated!

Come check out the changes at Silverstone! Also get ready for the Alice in Wonderland Tea Party, December 14th, 4:15 pm. Dress up and bring a white elephant gift for the exchange! Its going to be mad fun!

Next Tuesday!

Next week's Lit Lounge group on Tuesday, 4:15 pm, will be discussing Beastly by Alex Flinn. Request a copy today! This will be the last Lit Lounge before our break for the month of December, so be sure to show.

This week's T.A.C

Tuesday and Thursday groups will be all about crochet. Yarn fun for all; whether you're a beginner or totally pro. If you've got yarn or crochet hooks, bring 'em. See you then.

Anticipate and Participate

Teenreads.com is sponsoring a contest. Enter to win a copy of the new book Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly . Check out excerpts and reviews here! Go you!

T.A.C.

Tuesday or Thursday you'll be making duct tape accessories. There will be books with instructions and inspiration! If you've got a roll to spare, bring it in. The more the wear-ier.

Lit Lounge Pick!

Tuesdays group has chosen to read next, Deadly Little Secret by Laurie Faria Stolarz. The book club copies are in and available. Ask at the circulation desk for your copy!

They Have Been Chosen...

YALSA's Teens' Top Ten The votes have been counted, and the winner is in! See who won the 2010 Teens' Top Ten in a video announcement featuring World Wrestling Entertainment Diva Eve Torres. You can watch the embedded video on this page, at WWE.com, or at TeacherTube. You can also download a video version to use in your library: MP4 or Windows Media.

The Teens' Top Ten 2010 is: 

1. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
2. City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
3. Heist Society by Ally Carter
4. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
5. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
6. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
7. Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
8. If I Stay by Gayle Forman
9. Fire by Kristin Cashore
10. Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

Roctober festivities!!!

Next week you will all have a chance to costume-ize your visit to Silverstone. Come dressed up and ready to have a chilling good time. On "Terror Tuesday", ages 11-13, will be talking about Savvy by Ingrid Law. There will be munchies, games and prizes! Thursday's "Which Hunt" is for ages 14-18. Be there or be scared!