Freedom Teens

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2011-01-26T10:29:00.000-05:00

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What does the library have for teens?

2010-08-10T15:20:00.012-04:00

What does Freedom Regional Library have for teens?

Teen Area

with 4 tables and 4 research PCs

for reading, studying & doing homework

Teen Fiction

Audiobooks

Teen Magazines

Graphic Novels

Financial Aid Info

Programs

*Every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

when school is in session

from 2:30-5pm

*Some exceptions apply

Two Teen Contacts
Click on the link above to see their pictures

Broken Hearts

2010-02-02T17:24:00.002-05:00

Join us Friday, February 12, 2010
from 3-5pm
for "Broken Hearts"...
our anti-Valentine's Day party
where we make our own candy sushi
and watch a scary movie!
We'll also figure out what's behind this holiday,
so don't miss out!

Mad Tea Party

2010-01-11T16:55:00.004-05:00

Almost 40 teens showed up to our Mad Tea Party today!

First, we answered tea trivia for candy...

Then we made Victorian calling cards...

And lastly, we drank a variety of different teas and ate scones!

Mad Tea Party

2010-01-06T14:55:00.002-05:00

It's National Hot Tea Month!
To celebrate it, come and join us for our annual
MAD TEA PARTY
Monday, January 11th
3-4pm
We'll be talking about the cultural history of tea,
we'll get craft-tea
& we'll drink a variety of teas, of course!
Hope to see you (and your friends) at the 1st teen program of the year!

Happy New Year

2010-01-04T09:33:00.003-05:00

Happy New Year!

Looking for a good book to read?
Check out one of these new books...
Or one of these new books...
Or one of these new comic books or graphic novels.

Looking for something to do at Freedom?
Come and ask about all of our teen programs, like gaming,
anime club, cultural exposure, and more!
Starting this year, we're going to Craft for a Cause.
If you're interested in making crafts that will help your community,
join us in January 20th at 3pm.

On Facebook?
Freedom Regional Library is!
Become our friend and we'll update the page !

December

2009-12-03T18:34:00.003-05:00

What's there to do in December at the library?

Gaming
Cultural Exposure
Anime Club
Holiday Movie
Holiday Party
& More

What about after the new year?
Check back here to get the latest!

Have an idea for a program that you want to see at Freedom?
Let us know!

NaNoWriMo is HERE

2009-10-28T12:08:00.010-04:00

NaNoWriMo is HERE!

What is it?
It's National Novel Writing Month!

What will I do?
You'll write your heart out along with thousands of other teens who are trying to write a book in a month!

When is it?
Every Monday in November from 3-4pm

Why should I?
If you've ever wanted to write a book, do you need another reason? Well, OK, there will be a pizza party at the end of the month for all participants!

Make sure you're at the first meeting on
Monday, November 2nd @3pm!

New Arrivals

2009-10-26T09:29:00.005-04:00

Check out these new materials that will hit the shelves in a library near you:

Teen Books
More Teen Books
Comics & Graphic Novels
More Comics & GNs
CDs: Music & Shows
DVDs

Sign up for Wowbrary and they'll e-mail you each week
to let you know what the library has ordered and find out
what else the library has to offer you!

Program Pics

2009-10-26T09:17:00.004-04:00

Here are some pictures from a few of our programs so far this year...

Guitar Hero

Chess Club

Meet a Fantasy Writer: Carrie Ryan
Teen Read Week 2009

Our Teen Summer Volunteer

Teen Read Week

2009-10-20T16:42:00.004-04:00

Teen Read Week: Read Beyond Reality
Events at Freedom

Tuesday - Meet a Fantasy Author
Carrie Ryan, author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth

Thursday - Board games
Play all of your favorites with your friends

Friday - Far Out Film Night
Watch "Coraline" and check out our graphic novels

Teen Read Week Party
Saturday, October 24
7-9pm
ImaginOn
Get your ticket at your local library!

Carrie Ryan Visits Freedom

2009-10-20T16:39:00.011-04:00

In celebration of Teen Read Week 2009 - Read Beyond Reality - we had an author visit today from the very talented Carrie Ryan who writes beyond reality. Over one hundred teens were lucky enough to participate in her visit. Teens watched a book trailer of The Forest of Hands and Teeth, learned more about her book, the writing process, and zombies (of course!). Three lucky teens walked away with a signed copy of her book. Everyone else had a chance to get a signed bookmark.
Thank you, Carrie!

We hope you'll come back to talk to us about The Dead-Tossed Waves!
To learn more about Carrie Ryan and her work, visit her website.

Events this Week

2009-09-29T10:15:00.005-04:00

Events this Week

Tuesday - Financial Fitness for Teens
Learn how to open an account and save money

Wednesday - Banned Books and Bites
Find out what books have been challenged or banned and eat snacks

Thursday - Call of Duty 2
Play video games against your friends

Friday - Cultural Exposure
Learn about a new culture by watching a movie and eating cuisine

Booktalks

2009-09-29T10:07:00.002-04:00

I visited both Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology and Harding University to promote Banned Books Week. I booktalked titles that were either banned or challenged in the last year, which included titles such as Go Ask Alice, Shooter and The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things. After talking with hundreds of teens about banned books and censorship, I was excited to see so much interest in reading. Remember that you can come in anytime and I'd be happy to help you find a book that's right for you.

Events this Week

2009-09-22T08:47:00.003-04:00

What's going on this week?
Tuesday (9/22) - Financial Freedom for Teens
Thursday (9/24) - Unplugged (Board Games)
Thursday (9/24) - Teen Advisory Council (TAC)

New Arrivals

2009-09-15T09:23:00.003-04:00

The library has ordered more new books for teens!

Teen Fiction
More Teen Fiction

Comics & Graphic Novels
More Comics & GNs
Even more Comics $ GNs

iPhone Apps

2009-09-01T12:51:00.004-04:00

YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) posted the "Best iPhone/iTouch Apps for Teens" on their blog yesterday, so I thought I'd share it with you. Also, feel free to check out "10 Best and Worst iPhone Apps for Teens and Parents" by Radical Parenting which is mentioned in the blog post. What do you think?

Battle Slam Jam 2009

2009-08-31T15:16:00.005-04:00

The library was at Battle Slam Jam 2009! Were you?

Want to see what you missed? Check out our Flickr account!

Welcome Back

2009-08-31T11:20:00.007-04:00

Welcome back, Berry students!

Can you believe the summer is over already?
Wondering what will be going on at the library?
Check out our calendar of events...

Coming up this week:
Thursday, September 3rd
2:30-4pm
Guitar Hero
Registration required

Next week:
Wednesday, September 9th
3-4:30pm
Anime Club

Have a teen program that you would like to see here?
Ask for Ms. Holly or Ms. Pam and we'll see what we can do to make it happen!

Wowbrary

2009-08-11T15:10:00.006-04:00

Do you know how I'm always posting new books here?

Well, you don't have to wait for me!

All you have to do is sign up at Wowbrary

and they'll send you an e-mail whenever PLCMC orders materials.

You can find out more info about each item and you can request it,

so that when it does come in, you'll be at the top of the list!

Sound good?

Check it out: http://www.wowbrary.org/

New Arrivals

2009-08-03T09:28:00.004-04:00

Just because summer reading is coming to an end, doesn't mean that you have to stop reading. And when school starts in just a few weeks, remember there's still time to read.

What should you read?

The library just ordered more new books!
Click here and here to look at the new TEEN BOOKS,
and here and here to browse the COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS...

I'm looking forward to Libba Bray's new book,
Going Bovine.

What will you read next?

Teen Summer Reading

2009-07-29T10:55:00.002-04:00

Teen Summer Reading ends on August 6th!
Be sure to complete your hours and collect your prizes before this Friday!
What did you like best about Express Yourself @ your library?

New Arrivals

2009-07-15T11:40:00.004-04:00

Looking for something new to read this summer?
Click here to see what TEEN BOOKS the library has ordered for you!
Into COMICS and GRAPHIC NOVELS? Check these out!
Make sure you record your reading time, so that you can
collect prizes from the library!

New Arrivals

2009-06-30T17:19:00.020-04:00

We have more new books!

Click on a book cover to find out more info or to place a hold on it...

Fiction

Angry Management
YA Crutcher
Full Moon
YA Hawthorne
Graceling
YA Cashore

Here's How I See It, Here's How It Is
YA Henson

Graphic Novels & Comic Books

Cirque du Freak Volume 1
YA 741.5 Shan

Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel Original Text
YA 741.5 Colby

Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel Quick Text
YA 741.5 Colby

T-Minus: The Race to the Moon
YA 741.5 Ottavian

Avengers: The Initiative Volume 3 Secret Invasion
YA 741.5 Slott

Pixie Volume 1
YA 741.5 Mariolle

House of M: Civil War
YA 741.5 Gage

Non-Fiction

China: Land of Dragons and Emerors
YA 951 Mah

I Don't Know What I Want, But I Want to Be Happy
YA 158 Kirberge

New Arrivals

2009-06-24T09:38:00.002-04:00

Looking for books to read this summer?
Need a start for Teen Summer Reading, or looking to wrap it up?
Well, the library just ordered more books just for you!
Click here to see the new TEEN BOOKS
and click on "Borrow" to make sure you're the first person to read it!
Into COMICS and GRAPHIC NOVELS? Click here to see 'em!
Need a good book and can't seem to find one?
Come on in and we'll help you!

For Teens Only

2009-06-24T09:25:00.003-04:00

For Teens Only: I Am Worth Saving
An Educational Conference for Teens and Parents
Saturday, August 15, 2009
www.forteensonly.net

The Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County (PLCMC)
will be there with giveaways, gaming and more!
Check back for more info on what we'll be doing...
www.plcmc.org
www.libraryloft.org

Don't forget to sign up for Teen Summer Reading here.
You get prizes just for signing up, then again after you read for 15 hours, and again after reading for 25 hours! I know you read all the time anyway, so you might as well get prizes for it! Happy summer reading!

New Arrivals

2009-06-19T12:37:00.002-04:00

The library has ordered more new books just for you!

To see what COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS we'll be getting in soon, click here.

To see what other TEEN BOOKS are coming soon to a library near you, click here.

Don't forget to sign-up for Teen Summer Reading,
so you can win prizes and have some of your library fines waived just for reading!

Teen Summer Reading - Express Yourself!

2009-06-19T10:27:00.005-04:00

What is it?

It's a chance for you to win prizes
and get fines waived (if you have any)
just for doing what you already are doing this summer -
READING!

How do you sign up?

Simple. It only takes a minute.
Click here to register or
come on in and we'll show you how easy it is.

What else?

Check out http://www.libraryloft.org/tsr/
for more info on the rules,
what to read and programs
that you can attend this summer at the library.
We always have books on display for teens,
but if you can't find anything,
find me (Ms. Holly) and I'll help you
get a good book in your hands!

Read On!

Teen Summer Reading

2009-06-01T17:08:00.005-04:00

Express Yourself

For the past two weeks, I have been visiting English classes
at Phillip O. Berry to promote
Teen Summer Reading at the library.
The booktalks I gave featured books on the creative arts.
Be sure to sign up online starting June 11th by following this link.

Early Dismissal

2009-06-01T17:06:00.009-04:00

Getting out of school early this week?
Need something to do?
Come to Freedom!

Tuesday - Unplugged Gaming
Wednesday - Make Crafts
Thursday - Teen Finances
Friday - Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

Hot off the Presses

2009-05-29T11:30:00.014-04:00

New Teen Fiction

Chasing Romeo
Kimani Tru Series
Byrd, A.J.

The Carbon Diaries 2015
Lloyd, Saci

Royal Blood: A Vampire Kisses Novel
Schreiber, Ellen

Play Me

Ruby, Laura

My Vicksburg
Rinaldi, Ann

After the Moment
Freymann-Weyr, Garret

Always Watching
Collins, Brandilyn and Amberly

Sleepaway Girls
Calonita, Jen

Creature of the Night
Thompson, Kate

Skunk Girl
Karim, Sheba

Purge
Littman, Sarah Darer

Cashay
McMullan, Margaret

Messed Up
Lynch, Janet Nichols

No Such Thing as the Real World
Stories about Growing Up and Getting a Life
Various Authors
YA No

Cathy's Ring

Stewart, Sean

Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Dayton, Anne

New Graphic Novels

The Eternal Smile
Gene Luen Yang & Derek Kirk Kim

Nightschool
Svetlana Chmakova

Blue Beetle
Boundaries
DC comic

20th Century Boys Volume 2
Naoki Urasawa

Neighborhood Symposium

2009-05-14T13:22:00.015-04:00

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library was at the
14th annual Neighborhood Symposium at the Convention Center.
We had an altered books craft - teens transformed pages of
books into colorful poems. In addition, we had
giveaways and information available.
Check back for pics soon!

Hot off the Presses

2009-05-05T09:17:00.018-04:00

Click on the book cover to find out more info, to see if it's checked-in or to place a request on it! Also, be sure to check out our monthly book display in May - Mental Health Awareness Month.

New Teen Non-Fiction

30 Days to Finding and Keeping Sassy Sidekicks and BFFs
A Friendship Field Guide
YA 158.25
Hantman

Locked Up: A History of the U.S. Prison System
YA 365.973
Edge

Denied, Detained, Deported: Stories from the Dark Side of American Immigration
YA 325.73
Bausum

New Teen Fiction

Peer Pleasure
Danita Carter

The Way We Roll: A Beta Gamma Pi Novel
Stephanie Perry Moore

Reality Check
Abrahams, Peter

Bloodhound: Beka Cooper Book Two
Pierce, Tamora

The Reformed Vampire Support Group
Jinks, Catherine

The Awakening
Armstrong, Kelley

Seeing Red
MacDonald, Anne Louise

Breathing
Herbsman, Cheryl Renee

Soldier's Secret: The Story of Deborah Sampson
Klass, Sheila Solomon

New Graphic Novels

Uzumaki, Volume 2 Spiral into Horror
Junji Ito

High School Debut, Volume 2
Kazune Kawahara

Crime and Punishment: A Graphic Novel
Illustrated by Alain Korkos

Free Comic Book Day - May 2nd

2009-04-29T10:06:00.005-04:00

What is it?
Basically, it's the first Saturday in May when
participating comic book stores give away free comic books!
Check out the website to learn more and
click here to find a participating comic book store near you!

Hot Off the Presses

2009-04-28T08:32:00.024-04:00

New Teen Fiction

Pure
Terra Elan McVoy

Because I Am Furniture
Thalia Chaltas

Bad Girls Don't Die
Katie Alender

In Mike We Trust
P. E. Ryan

Cold Hands, Warm Heart
Jill Wolfson

The Girl Who Threw Butterflies
Mick Cochrane

The September Sisters
Jillian Cantor

Vampirates: Black Heart
Justin Somper

Heartbreak River
Tricia Mills
Zenith
Julie Bertagna

Taken by Storm
Angela Morrison

New Graphic Novels

Bleach, Volume 26 The Mascaron Drive
Tite Kubo

Slam Dunk, Volume 3 The Challenge of the Common Shot
Takehiko Inoue

Shugo Chara!, Volume 6 Peach-Pit
Satsuki Yamashita

Fairy Tail, Volume 6
Hiro Mashima

Manga Shakespeare: As You Like It
Adapted by Richard Appignanesi

Secret Invasion: Runaways/Young Avengers
Christopher Yost
Marvel Comics

Remember :
You can click on the book cover to find out more info,
to see if it's checked in at Freedom,
or to request it!

April is...

2009-04-02T18:09:00.010-04:00

April is...
National Poetry Month
Script Frenzy (Every Wednesday @3pm in April)
Spring Break (Apr. 6-10)

To kick off National Poetry Month, we'll be debuting our new Poetry Club this Friday.
Come and meet other teens who want to share their poetry at this
Open Mic event, learn more about the club and freestyle with the best in the west!

Poetry Club
Friday, April 10th
3:30pm

Teen Tech Week

2009-04-02T18:06:00.012-04:00

Did you come to "Gaming through the Ages" or "Karaoke" during Teen Tech Week 2009 at Freedom? Then check out this YouTube video!

Teen Summer Volunteers

2009-04-02T18:06:00.009-04:00

Wanna be a Teen Summer Volunteer?

Fill out an application before April 25th.
Pick up an application at your local library,
click on the teen volunteer below for a PDF,
or visit the Library Loft.

Make a difference this summer and have a good time doing it!
Apply to be a Teen Summer Volunteer for PLCMC today!
We look forward to working with you!

Script Frenzy

2009-03-27T09:34:00.006-04:00

Script Frenzy Starts Tomorrow!
What is it?

The Script Frenzy Challenge:
30 Days.
100 Pages.

Do you have what it takes?
We think so!

Join us every Wednesday in the month of April @ 3pm
as we teach you the basics of scriptwriting, hold discussions for you to brainstorm your ideas, lead you to the right resources and offer you a place to write your very first script! We'll have special help from our theatre and our script writing experts.
Be here tomorrow (April 1st) to register online as an official participant and get started with your script!

Check out their website to learn more.

Hot off the Presses

2009-03-27T09:32:00.011-04:00

The library just checked these books in!
Click on the book cover to find out more...

The Divas: Veronique
by Victoria Christopher Murray

Moonlight
by Rachel Hawthorne

Wintergirls
by Laurie Halse Anderson
Surface Tension
by Brent Runyon

The Amaranth Enchantment
by Julie Berry
If I Stay
by Gayle Forman

Serendipity Market
by Penny Blubaugh

Kitchen Princess
Volume 9
by Natsumi Ando

Broken Soup
by Jenny Valentine

We Want to Hear From You

2009-03-18T10:22:00.005-04:00

Take a minute and check out our new surveys
right under our photo -->
Let us know what you think...
we're listening!

Have something more to say?

Ask Ms. Pam or Ms. Holly about how to become involved
with our Teen Advisory Council (TAC)
and help us make important decisions
about what goes on at Freedom.

*We value your thoughts and ideas*

Not only can you suggest ideas for programs,
but you can be in charge of running one too!

Hot off the Presses

2009-03-17T10:40:00.016-04:00

Graphic Novels

Gunnerkrigg Court
Volume 1: Orientation
by Thomas Siddell

Rosario & Vampire
Volume 1
by Akihisa Ikeda

Uzumaki
Volume 1: Spiral Into Horror
by Junji Ito

Atomic Robo
Volume 1: And the Fightin' Scientists of Tesladyne

Fiction

Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior
by Chris Bradford

Brutal

by Michael Harmon

Firebirds Soaring: An Anthology of Original Speculative Fiction
edited by Sharyn November
The Forest of Hands and Teeth
by Carrie Ryan

Alis
by Naomi Rich

Teen Tech Week Rocked

2009-03-17T08:41:00.009-04:00

Karaoke

Gaming Through the Ages

What's New?

2009-03-12T20:18:00.006-04:00

Well to start, it's Teen Tech Week!

We had "Gaming Through the Ages" where we played
old school Mario on the Wii and Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) on PS2.

We also had "Karaoke" today where teens sang and danced their hearts out...
along with some of our very own librarians!

And tomorrow, we'll have a Teen Tech Week Movie,
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.

Check back soon for new pics!

Next week...

Monday (3/16) we'll have Food & Film as part of our cultural exploration.
This month's film is Bride & Prejudice.

Wednesday (3/18) we'll have "Unplugged" at 2:30pm
where we'll play board games and Uno.

Teen Tech Week

2009-03-04T15:57:00.006-05:00

Teen Tech Week is next week!

Check out what's going on at all PLCMC libraries here.

At Freedom, we'll be celebrating with gaming, karaoke, and more.

Don't miss out!

Twilight

2009-02-28T15:41:00.006-05:00

Did you finish reading Twilight and the rest of the series?

Get on the request list today for the Twilight DVD!

And check out this booklist from Multnomah Public Library:
"If you like Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series, you might enjoy..."
We own all the books on the list, just check our catalog.

If you haven't read the Twilight series, then click on the books below
to add your name to the request list, and find out what the hype is about:

What's Going On?

2009-02-18T11:19:00.006-05:00

"Broken Hearts"

On Friday the 13th, we celebrated Valentine's Day with a twist.
Instead of chocolate and romance, we rolled our
own candy sushi and watched a scary movie.

Thanks to all who participated! We had almost 30 teens come
to check this event out. Want to see more like it, or have an
idea about a program you'd like to see happen?
Come find me, Ms. Holly, or Ms. Pam
and we'll do our best to deliver.

What's coming up next?

"David Johnson - Voices of Sudan"
Author Visit
Thursday 2/19/09
9 & 11am

"Race, Relevance & You"
Monday 2/23/09
4:30pm

"Wii Got Game"
Tuesday 2/24/09
2:30pm

"African American Read-In"
Wednesday 2/25/09
3pm

"FAFSA Completion"
Saturday 2/28/09
1pm

New Teen Books

2009-02-16T14:26:00.024-05:00

New Teen Fiction

Absolutely Maybe
By Lisa Yee

Work What You Got
By Stephanie Perry Moore

Project Sweet Life
By Brent Hartinger

Skeleton Creek: Ryan's Journal
By Patrick Carman

Dope Sick
By Walter Dean Myers

Josephine (Kimani Tru)
By Beverly Jenkins

Secret Keeper
By Mitali Perkins

The True Adventures of Charley Darwin
By Carolyn Meyer

Cat Among the Pigeons
By Julia Golding

Nightfall
By L. J. Smith

Graphic Novels

Chocolat
Volume 1
By Shin Ji-Sang

Chocolat
Volume 7
By Shin Ji-Sang

Chibi Vampire
Volume 12

Yurara
Volume 5
By Chika Shiomi
Slam Dunk
Volume 2

Hikaru No Go
Volume 14

Comics

Tank Girl: Visions of Booga
By Alan C. Martin

DC

Batman:
Joker's Asylum

Batman:
Rules of Engagement

Marvel

The Mighty Avengers: Venom Bomb

Teen Expo: Hottest Celebrities

2009-02-09T17:59:00.005-05:00

Take this survey ("Teen Expo: Hottest Celebrities)
and have your opinion count:
http://tinyurl.com/teenopinion

More New Books

2009-01-30T10:21:00.029-05:00

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...

2009-01-28T11:50:00.005-05:00

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...

2009-01-28T11:48:00.004-05:00

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

2009-01-22T15:42:00.016-05:00

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...

2009-01-15T13:19:00.004-05:00

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

2009-01-05T08:39:00.005-05:00

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.

Hot Off the Presses

2008-12-16T14:24:00.017-05:00

Check out one of these new teen books:

Walking Tall: How To Build Confidence and Be the Best You Can Be
by Marie-Jose Auderset

Dishes
by Rich Wallace

To Be Mona
by Kelly Easton

The Darkness Under the Water
by Beth Kanell

Carlos is Gonna Get It
by Kevin Emerson

The Tomorrow Code
by Brian Falkner

Everything Beautiful
by Simmone Howell

Rehab
by Randi Reisfeld

Diary of a Chav
by Grace Dent

SwissMist
by Randy Powell

Remember to check the catalog by clicking on the book cover.

Things to do Before Break

2008-12-15T15:38:00.005-05:00

Before you go on holiday break, check out these events at FRL:

Tuesday, December 16
"Wii Got Game"
2:30-4:30pm
Come play Nintendo Wii, XBOX, cards, chess, board games and find out about the changes to gaming in 2009. Also, let us know what games we need to buy to keep your game on.

Wednesday, December 17
"Anime Club"
3-4:30pm
This club meets monthly to watch anime and eat Pocky. Come this month and watch Howl's Moving Castle.

Thursday, December 18
"Teen Advisory Council"
3-4pm
Want to have a say in how the library serves teens? Then come to our monthly TAC meeting and help make important decisions about what programs we offer and what we buy for the library.

Friday, December 19
"Ornament Making"
3-4pm
Need a gift to give this holiday season? Make an ornament or two to give as gifts, or to keep for yourself!

Saturday, December 20
"Teens Teach: Learn How to Animate"
2-4pm
Come learn from a teen how to animate and other tech-savvy things.

Check back to see what's happening in 2009 at FRL!

Thanks-Gaming

2008-11-25T12:10:00.002-05:00

Thanks-Gaming

Come play Nintendo Wii, XBOX, board games, cards and chess
before you take your Thanksgiving break!

Today (11/25)
Conference Room
2:30-4:30pm

NaNoWriMo is Here

2008-11-03T09:17:00.003-05:00

Always wanted to write a book? Well, here's your chance!

Be sure to stop by the library today (11/3) @ 3pm to sign up...
all teen participants will have a chance to win prizes
& to become a novelist!

New Arrivals

2008-10-31T09:41:00.012-04:00

New Books to Check Out
Simply click on the book cover for more info

The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation

Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves
by M.T. Anderson

The Savage
by David Almond

Paper Towns
by John Green

The Ghost's Child
by Sonya Hartnett

The Divas: India
by Victoria Christopher Murray

Spud - The Madness Continues...
by John van de Ruit

Deadville
by Ron Koertge

NaNoWriMo

2008-10-22T12:38:00.008-04:00

NaNoWriMo is coming...

NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month - starts on November 1st!

Don't know what it is?

Visit the website
& come to our next Teen Writers Cafe (10/22/08 @ 3pm)
to find out more.

What You've Been Missing

2008-10-22T10:44:00.006-04:00

Hopefully, you've been coming to our programs. If not, here's some of what you've missed lately:

"Pac-Man Tournament: Teen Read Program"
During this program, teens participated in a Pac-Man Tournament as part of our Teen Read Week Celebration of Books with Bite! Everyone left a winner as all our participants received a Teen Read Week cup or water bottle packed with lots of goodies! We also had bookmarks to encourage voting for the Teens' Top Ten and tickets for the TRW party at ImaginOn.

"No Names: A Workshop for Socially Conscious Teens"
The first half of this workshop included a discussion about what bullying is and how something as simple as name calling can be extremely hurtful. There were discussions about how it feels to be bullied and called names and vice versa. We also talked about why some people are motivated to intentionally hurt others. The second half of this workshop included a presentation from Time Out Youth! We heard from three courageous teens who told their coming out stories and also gave us insights into their lives as LGBTQ teens. The speakers answered many questions that the participants had in addition to addressing important issues such as homophobia.

Don't want to miss any more of our amazing programs? Then be sure to check this blog as much as you check your MySpace or Facebook page!

Here's what's coming up:

"Teen Writer's Cafe"
10/22/08
3pm

"Anime Club"
10/23/08
3pm

"Cinema @ 3"
10/24/08
3pm

"Teen Crafting: Art Attack"
10/27/08
3pm

"Wii Got Game"
10/28/08
2:30pm

"Teen Writer's Cafe"
10/29/08
3pm

"Teens Teach You"
10/30/08
3pm

"Cinema @ 3"
10/31/08
3pm

Teen Read Week

2008-10-15T10:43:00.003-04:00

Teen Read Week Is Here!

Don't forget to...

vote for your favorite books by clicking on the graphic above,

check out a book from our Books with Bite display,

party at Freedom today (10/15) at 3pm and

ImaginOn this Saturday at 7pm!

Celebrate Teen Read Week

2008-10-08T10:36:00.004-04:00

Teen Read Week (TRW) is just around the corner, October 12-18, 2008.

This year's theme is:
Don't know what Teen Read Week is? Then check these out:

Teen Read Week Wiki

About Teen Read Week

The Freedom Regional Library will have a book display and bookmarks available for you, tickets to the Teen Read Week Party @ ImaginOn, our very own TRW program and I'll be visiting English and Creative Writing classes at Phillip O. Berry during TRW to do booktalks.

Book Displays

2008-10-01T12:21:00.008-04:00

Next time you're at Freedom, be sure to check out our book displays in the Teen Zone!

Right now, there is a special Banned Books Week display

that I will keep up for a few more weeks
just because I want you to read a book
that was either challenged or banned in the last year!

Our September (Celebrate Your Freedom to Read) display is officially down,

and October (Celebrate Books with Bite) is up.

This display has a variety of books with bite!
They could be about technology (byte...written in e-mails or IMs),
vampires (bite...vampires, bite, you get it) ,
food (bite...eating...cooking)
or they could be about how biting reality can be!

More info to come on Teen Read Week (October 12-18), so check back soon!

La Catrina Quartet

2008-10-01T12:18:00.010-04:00

La Catrina Quartet

The La Catrina Quartet visited Freedom Regional Library today and played music for Phillip O. Berry students.

In addition to playing music,

the group told stories and answered questions about their music.

To learn more about La Catrina Quartet, visit their website:
http://www.lacatrinaquartet.com/

BBW Open Mic

2008-09-29T16:47:00.009-04:00

Let Freedom Ring Open Mic

Teens celebrated their freedom to read at Freedom Regional Library on 9/29/08 in celebration of Banned Books Week!

There was an open mic for all teens who wanted to read a short passage from a book that was either challenged or banned in the past, or something of their own. All participants enjoyed snacks while listening to other teens read and received more info about Banned Books Week (Sept 27-Oct 4, 2008).

Teens read from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, TTYL, Whale Talk, Fat Kids Rule the World, Black Boy, Totally Joe, Bad Boy, The Catcher in the Rye and one teen read a poem of her own! Here are some of the participants:

Teens won prizes for participating - a book, a movie rental card and an iTunes gift card!

To find more challenged and banned books, visit the Teen Zone and check out this display!

Thank you to all the participants...you rocked the mic!

See you next Monday from 3-4pm for Teen Writer's Cafe
where you can share your poetry with other teens
while working on new material and getting published!

Also in celebration of Banned Books Week, I visited Harding University High School to give all English classes BBW booktalks. All in all, I met with nearly 400 students! Thanks for being a great audience and for celebrating your freedom to read! Hope to see you at the library soon to find more banned books!

Banned Books Week

2008-09-19T15:29:00.008-04:00

Banned Books Week 2008
September 27-October 4
Celebrating the Freedom to Read

Celebrate your freedom to read @ Freedom in one or all of the following ways:

1. Checkout and read at least one book from our BBW display, which includes books that were banned or challenged in the past year.

2. Pick up our BBW booklist and request additional books that may not be at FRL.

3. Find out more about BBW by visiting the following:

BBW Facebook Page

BBW MySpace Page

Frequently Challenged Books

Support BBW

4. Write a review for one or more books that were recently banned or challenged.

5. Participate in and/or come to our BBW program:

Let Freedom Ring Open Mic
Celebrate your freedom to read at Freedom! In celebration of Banned Books Week, read an excerpt from a book that was challenged or banned, or read us something of your own dealing with "Free People Read Freely."
Location: Freedom Regional
Date: Monday, 9/29/2008 at 3:00 PM (Program Length: 2 hours)
Age Range: Teens

Take Responsibility for Oneself

2008-09-19T10:44:00.011-04:00

Dr. Gloria Edmunds, licensed psychologist and author of Take Responsibility for Oneself, visited Freedom Regional Library on September 15th.

A select number of Phillip O. Berry High School students were able to come hear her speak. Dr. Edmunds talked about how you can take responsibility of your life and your actions by outlining the necessary steps you need to take in order to be responsible and achieve your goals.

Dr. Edmunds was generous enough to donate a copy of her book for the teens at FRL. If you would like to look at it while you're in the library, please sign it out at the reference desk on the second floor.

Find out more about Dr. Edmunds and her work at her website: http://gloriaedmunds.com/book_author.php

New Arrivals @ FRL

2008-09-16T12:36:00.008-04:00

Check out one of these new teen fiction books that we just got in! Click on the cover and it will take you to our catalog to find out more information about it. Enjoy!

Dark Dude
by Oscar Hijuelos

The Devouring
by Simon Holt

The Juvie Three
by Gordon Korman

The Dragonfly Pool
by Eva Ibbotson

Melting Stones
by Tamora Pierce

The Stowaway
by R.A. and Geno Salvatore

Bog Child
by Siobhan Dowd

Cybele's Secret
by Juliet Marillier

The Other Side of the Island
by Allegra Goodman

We Want To Hear What You Have to Say About Books & Other Things

2008-09-04T15:33:00.008-04:00

Write a Review for Freedom Teens Blog

Do you feel like nobody cares about what you think? Well, Freedom Library does and we want to hear from you. So, review a book, graphic novel, CD, movie or magazine and see it posted right here on our blog! Reviews will be featured on the blog not only to let other teens know what you think and feel but also to get other teens interested in new literature, music, movies, etc. We think your opinions can help do that. Just write a review and submit it to the library and you could be published on this blog. For more information, attend any one of our daily programs after school and find out how you can share your thoughts with other teens.

Things for Teens After 2:15

2008-08-25T12:11:00.015-04:00

Not Just About Books @ Freedom

School is back in session and that means we'll be seeing more of you. In case you don't know, the Freedom Regional Library (FRL) is connected to the Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology and right down the street from Harding University High School. We invite you to come and do your homework, study, read, check materials out (books, graphic novels, manga, DVDs, CDs, etc.), do research, use the Internet (after school), and come to our programs.
There's a lot going on this fall, so don't miss out!

FRL Fall Programming 2008

If you're a writer or a poet, then get involved in our "Teen Writer's Cafe" and help publish our first-ever online magazine!
When: Mondays 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1
Time: 3-4pm
Where: Computer Lab (second floor)

If you're a gamer, then be sure to come to "Wii Got Game" and play Nintendo Wii, XBox, chess, board games and cards!
When: Tuesdays 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/12, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Where: Conference Room

If you're going green and trying to be healthier, then "Body Works" is just for you!
When: Wednesdays 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15
Time: 3-4pm
Where: Conference Room

If you're into discussing books that you've read, music that you listen to, movies that you like, then don't miss out on "Speak Up" - not your ordinary book club!
When: First Thursday of every month - 9/4, 10/2, 11/6, 12/4
Time: 3-4pm
Where: Community Room

If you want your voice to be heard and you want to make decisions that make a difference, the "Teen Advisory Council" (TAC) is where you should be every 3rd Thursday of the month! Join today!
When: Every third Thursday of the month - 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18
Time: 3-4pm
Where: Community Room

If you need a place to unwind and relax before the weekend, bring your own snacks and watch a movie - "Cinema @ 3".
When: Fridays 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28
Time: 3-5pm
Where: Community Room

Special Event Programs Coming Up:

"Get Schooled"
Start getting ready for college when FRL and ThinkCOLLEGE team up to help you get the resources you need!
When: Friday September 5th @ 2:30pm
Where: Conference Room

"Personal Finances for Teens"
Make sense out of your personal finances!
When: Thursday September 11th @ 3pm
Where: Community Room

"Teen Crafting"
Make and take a craft and have an art attack!
When: Monday September 15th @ 3pm
Where: Community Room

"Let Freedom Ring Open Mic"
Celebrate your freedom to read at Freedom! In recognition of Banned Books Week (September 27-October 4), read an excerpt from a banned or challenged book.
When: Monday September 29th @ 3pm
Where: Conference Room

RESPECT
Yourself. Others. The Space.

New Arrivals

2008-08-11T15:35:00.006-04:00

Check out one of these new TEEN FICTION books:

The Year Nick McGowan Came to Stay
by Rebecca Sparrow
Fact of Life #31
by Denise Vega

Likely Story: Book One
by David Van Etten

The Compound
by S.A. Bodeen

Don't forget to click on the book cover to find out more!

Endings & Beginnings

2008-08-06T16:55:00.005-04:00

Teen Summer Reading 2008 has come to an end. We have seen many teens in the library this summer, and we hope to see many new faces in the fall. We had some really great teen volunteers help us out with book displays, children's programming and much more this summer. We'll be sad to see them leave, but expect that we will continue to have amazing teens helping out in the future.

We had a teen intern this summer who was part of the Mayor's Youth Employment Program. Latonia was a tremendous help this summer with the Children's Department.

Latonia helped design the children's bulletin board,

she recommended books for other teens,

she assisted with all aspects of children's programming,

and she even helped shelve books!

With the summer coming to an end, the school year is creeping up fast. Be sure to stop by the Freedom Library this fall to be a part of some of our great programs. We've got weekly and monthly programs as well as special events. Check this blog for upcoming programs.

Come in to Freedom, introduce yourself, get involved and make a difference!

What's Happening in July?

2008-07-07T16:18:00.007-04:00

Teen Programs for July

Trash to Treasure - Tuesday 7/8 - 2-3:30pm
Teen Writer's Cafe (Getting Started) - Wednesday 7/9 - 2-3:30pm
Remix Monday (Button Making) - Monday 7/14 - 2-3:30pm
Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournament - Tuesday 7/15 - 2-4pm
Teen Writer's Cafe (Getting Inspired) - Wed 7/16 - 2-3:30pm
Remix Monday (Magnetic Poetry) - Monday 7/21 - 2-3:30pm
Teen Writer's Cafe (Getting Poetic) - Wednesday 7/23 - 2-3:30pm
Remix Monday (Gaming) - Monday 7/28 - 2-3:30pm
Teen Writer's Cafe (Getting Good) - Wednesday 7/30 - 2-3:30pm

New Teen Books

Fiction

Frozen Fire by Tim Bowler

Out of His League by Pat Flynn

Marley Z and the Bloodstained Violin by Jim Fusilli

Looks by Madeleine George

Ten Mile River: A Novel by Paul Griffin

Healing Water: A Hawaiian Story by Joyce Moyer Hostetter

The Road to Vengeance (The Strongbow Saga - Book Three) by Judson Roberts

The Magician by Michael Scott

Lizard Love by Wendy Townsend

Hurricane Song: A Novel of New Orleans by Paul Volponi

The Disappeared by Gloria Whelan

Alfred Kropp: The Thirteenth Skull by Rick Yancey

Non-Fiction

Male and Female Roles in Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises

Plagiarism

The Facts about Drugs and Society

Pop Art

Summer Reading Registration

2008-07-03T15:05:00.004-04:00

Summer Reading Registration Table

Hopefully, you've all registered for Teen Summer Reading at PLCMC. If not, teens (rising 6th grader to 12th grader) can visit http://www.libraryloft.org/tsr/ to learn more about it and to sign up.

Our teens at FRL are helping all patrons - not just teens - register for summer reading. Our teen summer volunteers not only greet everyone who enters the library, but they also inform them of our summer reading programs for toddlers, children, teens and adults.

Pictured above is Jessica, one of our teen volunteers, and Latonia, our teen intern.

New in the Teen Zone

2008-07-03T14:38:00.011-04:00

Come see what's new at FRL's Teen Zone:

Baseball Display

Teen Suggestion Box

Created by Frank

Celebrate Your Own Independence Display

Upcoming Programs

2008-07-02T08:55:00.003-04:00

Don't forget...

today (7/2) is our Teen Writer's Cafe at FRL.
We will be meeting all summer long to keep our creative juices flowing.
We'll get started today with some unique writing exercises.
Don't miss out on your chance to have your voice heard.
Join us at 2pm (2-3:30) today.
Bring your imagination!

Also...

Remix Monday (July 7th) next week will be No Sew Crafts.

Come and make either a pillow or a purse without ever having to pick up a needle and thread!

2-3:30pm

More Hot NEW Summer Books

2008-06-24T15:55:00.007-04:00

Fiction

A Horse of Her Own by Annie Wedekind

Mariah Mundi: The Midas Box by G.P. Taylor

Ivy: A Novel by Julie Hearn

The Juliet Club by Suzanne Harper

Evernight by Claudia Gray

Non-Fiction

We are Quiet, We are Loud: The Best Young Writers and Artists in America edited by David Levithan

Celebrate National GLBT Book Month

2008-06-20T15:04:00.005-04:00

June is National GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) Book Month!

Celebrate it by reading a book that is on our display in the Teen Zone or choose one from the booklist brochure that can also be found on display. These books address real-life issues that all teens face - whether you're gay or straight. Check them out today.

Hot New Summer Arrivals for Teens

2008-06-20T13:18:00.006-04:00

NEW FEATURE:

Now you can click on the book cover and it will take you right to our catalog.

From there, you can get a summary of the book, find reviews or excerpts from some of the books, check to see if it's available at Freedom, find other books like it,

and much more!

New Fiction

Neptune's Children by Bonnie Dobkin

The Day I Killed James by Catherine Ryan Hyde

In Between by Jenny B. Jones

Outside Beauty by Cynthia Kadohata

The Ruby Key by Holly Lisle

Leven Thumps and the Eyes of Want by Obert Skye

New Manga and Comics

Dragon Knights Volume 26 by Mineko Ohkami

Essential: The Rampaging Hulk

The Incredible Hulk: Hulk VS. The Marvel Universe

Justice Volume 1 by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross

Wolverine Origins Volume 4: Our War by Daniel Way

Get Your Game On

2008-06-19T17:05:00.005-04:00

Come get your game on and play

XBox, Wii, Uno & chess

Monday June 23rd

2-3:30pm

Teen Writer's Cafe Kick-Off

2008-06-16T15:30:00.004-04:00

This Wednesday (6/18) our Teen Writer's Cafe will kick-off in style! Come and decorate a notebook to match your creative writing style @ 2pm. Get ready to release the writer within...

Hot on the Shelves & an Art Attack

2008-06-10T15:23:00.010-04:00

Check-out some of these new books today from the Freedom Regional Library:

New Teen Fiction
(First level of library - Alphabetical by author - Teen Zone)
War of the Witches by Maite Carranza
The Humming of Numbers by Joni Sensel

New Comics, Manga & Graphic Novels
(Display on first level)
Hulk Visionaries: John Byrne Vol. 1 (YA 741.5 Byrne)

New Teen Non-Fiction
(Second level of library - Arranged by call number)
The Skin You're In: Staying Healthy Inside and Out by Diane Webber (YA 613.0433 Webber)
Women Astronomers: Reaching for the Stars by Mabel Armstrong (YA 508.2 Armstong)

Come and join us for an

Art Attack:

Come to Freedom on Monday (6/16) @2pm for an art attack! We'll be transforming regular playing cards into wallets, purses, MP3 protective cases and boxes - make it and take it!

Kids Love Comics! Workshop at ImaginOn

2008-06-09T08:54:00.003-04:00

A trio of well-known comic creators (John Gallagher, Josh Elder & Rich Faber) will be leading three workshops for kids ages 7-13 at ImaginOn on June 19th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact us at: 704-973-2720 or 704-973-2728

Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off

2008-06-05T17:48:00.003-04:00

Join us Tuesday, June 10th from 3-5pm for Freedom's Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off party for gaming, movies & more!

Check Out These Books

2008-06-03T16:03:00.005-04:00

New Teen Fiction:
Up All Night: A Short Story Collection
Peeled by Joan Bauer
March Toward the Thunder by Joseph Bruchac
Wish You Were Here by Catherine Clark
Lamplighter by D.M. Cornish
Twice Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris
Choices by Deborah Lynn Jacobs
Feathered by Laura Kasischke
Spin the Bottle by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Savvy by Ingrid Law
Absolute Brightness by James Lecesne
In Mozart's Shadow: His Sister's Story by Carolyn Meyer
The Boxer and the Spy by Robert B. Parker
Climbing the Stairs by Padma Venkatraman

New Manga, Comic Books & Graphic Novels:
The Invisible Man retold by Terry Davis
Kitchen Princess #6 by Miyuki Kobayashi
The Deadliest Stunt (#13 - The Hardy Boys) by Scott Lobdell
Ace Arrives (Volume 18 - One Piece) by Eiichiro Oda
Doggone Town (#13 - Nancy Drew) by Stefan Petrucha
Hellboy: The Companion by Stephen Weiner
Outsiders: Wanted by Judd Winick

Tim Tyson Book Signing

2008-05-28T15:20:00.009-04:00

Tim Tyson returned to Freedom Library today to sign copies of his book, Blood Done Sign My Name, for Phillip O. Berry students who attended his presentation in April. We were also lucky enough to have Mary Williams back as well.

Dr. Tyson stayed at the library for over three hours, not only signing books, but personalizing each and every one.

In total, he signed 110 copies of Blood Done Sign My Name!

And whether he was dealing with one teen...

or a room full of teens...

Dr. Tyson took the time to talk with each individual - offering advice, telling stories or congratulating them on their successes.

All in all, we really enjoyed Dr. Tyson's visit and we welcome him and Ms. Williams back any day of the year!

Welcome to Freedom Teens

2008-05-15T19:05:00.003-04:00

Hi, my name is Holly and I am a new Teen Librarian here at Freedom.

Don't worry, Ms. Pam is still here!

You may have seen me around the library by now, I know I've seen lots of new faces myself. Feel free to introduce yourself, give me a suggestion, or ask me a question.
This blog, Freedom Teens, was created for all of you - the teens who come to and make use of Freedom.

So what's it good for? Freedom Teens is here so that you always know what's going @ Freedom (programs like gaming and crafts, etc) and what we have for you to check out (new books and graphic novels that come in, etc).

Translation: it's all about you.

Explore Freedom Teens and welcome...

More New Arrivals

2008-05-15T17:08:00.003-04:00

These books were just checked-in, but be sure to check the catalog (http://www.plcmc.org/Catalog/) before you come to make sure they're still here.

Fiction:
Gossip Girl: The Carlyles by Cecily von Ziegesar
Stella Stands Alone by A. LaFaye
Juliet's Moon by Ann Rinaldi

Non-Fiction:
Foreign Oil Dependence edited by Susan C. Hunnicutt
Barack Obama: An American Story by Roberta Edwards

Graphic Novels:

Bram Stoker: Dracula adapted by Michael Mucci

Point Blank: The Graphic Novel adapted by Antony Johnston

Teen Summer Reading

2008-05-13T14:30:00.002-04:00

Check out what Teen Summer Reading is all about on PLCMC's LibraryLoft website: http://www.libraryloft.org/tsr/default.asp

And stay tuned to find out how Freedom Regional is going to kick-off summer reading this year!

Don't forget, we'll also have fun, exciting and innovative programs throughout the summer!

New Teen Fiction and Graphic Novels

2008-05-12T12:33:00.005-04:00

New Teen Fiction Books:
The Death of Jayson Porter by Jaime Adoff

The Joys of Love by Madeleine L'Engle

The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson

Facts of Life by Gary Soto

Lily Dale: Believing by Wendy Corsi Staub

Otherspace (Book Three of the Truesight Trilogy) by David Stahler Jr.

Lucky by Rachel Vail

New Graphic Novels:
The Dreaming by Queenie Chan
Storm by Eric Jerome Dickey

Tales from The Crypt - #1 Ghouls Gone Wild!

Alive - #4 The Final Evolution by Tadashi Kawashima

Gin Tama - Shonen Jump Advanced #1, #4 and #5 by Hideaki Sorachi

Spy Goddess: The Chase for the Chalice by Michael Spradlin

Celebrate May 2008

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May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month! Look for displays in the Teen Zone that feature books and brochures on these topics.

New Arrivals

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Check these books out today...literally! They are located on the first floor in the Teen Zone. Remember to use the author's last name to find them on the shelf. Enjoy!

Walk of the Spirits by Richie Tankersley Cusick

Confessions of a Triple Shot Betty by Jody Gehrman

Genius Squad by Catherine Jinks

Frostbite (A Vampire Academy Novel) by Richelle Mead

The Mystery of the Third Lucretia by Susan Runholt

The Starry Rift: Tales of New Tomorrows (An Original Science Fiction Anthology) edited by Jonathon Strahan

The Empty Kingdom (The Mark of Solomon Book Two) by Elizabeth E. Wein

Author Timothy Tyson Visits

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On April 24th, Timothy Tyson visited Freedom Regional Library and Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology. Who is he? He's the author of Blood Done Sign My Name: A True Story, which is being made into a movie later this month!

Dr. Tyson was joined by Ms. Mary Williams, a gospel singer. Both gave an amazing one-hour presentation to a crowd of 80 high school students. If you were there, consider yourself lucky especially since you'll be receiving a free copy of Tyson's memoir!

We hope that he will return later this month, and if he does, we know you'll welcome him the Freedom way. Keep your eyes open for casting calls to be part of Blood Done Sign My Name-there was already one in Charlotte. Be sure to read (or star in!) Blood Done Sign My Name by Timothy Tyson!