More New Books

We just got new books in, but be sure to click on the cover to see if it's still here!
And remember, if you want to review a book and see it posted here, just find me!

New Fiction

Fair-Weather Friends
by ReShonda Tate Billingsley

3 Willows: The Sisterhood Grows
by Ann Brashares
The Goodbye Time
by Celeste Conway

The A-List Hollywood Royalty
by Zoey Dean

Two Parties, One Tux, and a Very Short Film about The Grapes of Wrath
by Steven Goldman

Belle
by Beverly Jenkins

Would You
by Marthe Jocelyn

Santa Claus in Baghdad and Other Stories about Teens in the Arab World
by Elsa Marston

Jaded (Kimani Tru)
by Monica McKayhan

The Devil's Paintbox
by Victoria McKernan

Shut Up!
by Marilyn Reynolds

Far from You
by Lisa Schroeder

A Girl Like Me
by Ni-Ni Simone

If I Was Your Girl
by Ni-Ni Simone

Chameleon
by Charles Smith

The Fetch
by Laura Whitcomb

New Graphic Novels

Fairy Tale
Volume 3
by Hiro Mashima

Vampire Knight
Volume 3
by Matsuri Hino

Vampire Knight
Volume 4
by Matsuri Hino

March is...

March is...
Women's History Month

Also in March...
Teen Tech Week

Check back to get a full listing of events,
and in the meantime,
check out the Teen Zone for new book displays on both things!

February is...

February is...
Black History Month

Check out our "African American Art Project"
or "Race, Relevance & You" programs to celebrate.

We'll also be doing an "African American Read-In" program.

Since Valentine's Day is also in February,
we'll be having a "Broken Hearts" event
that ditches chocolate and romance!

In addition, we'll be hosting an author visit this month - David Johnson. Don't miss out!

Lastly, we'll also be having our regular programs - Unplugged (Board Gaming), Wii Got Game (Wii Gaming), Food & Film (Kingdom Come), Teen Finances & more!

Be sure to check all these events out and
to get a book from our Black History Month book display in
the Teen Zone!

Hot Off the Presses

Check out these new books in the Teen Zone

Fiction

Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side
by Beth Fantaskey
The Way He Lived
by Emily Wing Smith

Non-Fiction

Be a Great Babysitter!
by Jim Mack

Graphic Novels

The War at Ellsmere
by Faith Erin Hicks
Optical Allusions
by Jay Hosler

Manga

Phantom Dream Volume 1
by Natsuki Takaya

Comics

Marvel
The Amazing Spider-Girl: Mind Games
Vol. 3

Wolverine Origins: Deadpool

DC
Tales of the Batman
Teen Titans Spotlight: Raven

Be sure to take a look at our monthly book display
(January - National Hot Tea Month)
(February - African American History Month)
and our special display
(Super Bowl Reads)
in the Teen Zone!

January is...

January is...
National Hot Tea Month

To celebrate...

Mad Tea Party

We had a "Mad Tea Party" yesterday and you missed it!
Still want to celebrate National Hot Tea Month?
Then be sure to check back to find out when
the next tea party will go down!

We drank a variety of tea, made a craft and
learned about the cultural history
of tea through a trivia
game.

New Year, New Things to Do at FRL

What is there to do at FRL after school?

Ongoing Events

Unplugged

Tuesday 1/6, 1/20, 2/3, 2/17

2:30-4:00pm

Come play cards, board games, chess and brain teasers!

Wii Got Game

Tuesday 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24

2:30-4:00pm

Wii got game! Do you? Come play Nintendo Wii!

Speak Up

Thursday, February 5

3-4pm

Come discuss books, graphic novels, movies, music and pop culture with other teens!

Teen Advisory Council

Thursday, January 15

3-4:00pm

Help the library to make important decisions about how we serve you!

Food & Film

January 12 & February 12, 3:00-4:45pm

Cultural exploration through film. January: Kamikaze Girls

February: Kingdom Come

Special Events

Mad Tea Party

Wednesday, January 14

3:00-5:00pm

Celebrate National Hot Tea Month in style. Taste-test a variety of teas, get craft-tea and learn about the cultural history of tea!

Big Read Scavenger Hunt

Monday, January 26, 3-4pm

To Kill a Mockingbird is Charlotte's Big Read! Not only a classic novel, there is great mystery and intrigue. Learn more about this book and win great prizes by competing in a BIG scavenger hunt.

Open Mic Night

Monday, February 2, 4:00-5:30pm

Teens share their talents when they perform open expressions including poetry and songs.

Broken Hearts

Friday, February 13

2:30-4:30pm

Forget chocolate and romance this Valentine's Day! Roll your own candy sushi and enjoy eating it while you watch a movie that will break your heart!

African American Art Project

Thursday, February 19

4:00-5:15pm

Discover visual arts as an African American experience. Teens will
Explore Afro-centric influences on the work of contemporary African American artists.

Race, Relevance & You

Monday, February 23, 4:30-6pm

An opportunity to share your opinions in this open forum that asks, "What does Black History Month means to you?"

FAFSA Completion

Saturday, February 28, 1-4pm

Get help filling out FAFSA forms.