Monday, August 25, 2008

Things for Teens After 2:15

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.

Monday, August 11, 2008

New Arrivals

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!

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Endings & Beginnings

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!

Monday, July 7, 2008

What's Happening in July?

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

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Summer Reading Registration

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

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

Baseball Display
Designed by one of our Teen Volunteers, Frank


Teen Suggestion Box

Created by Frank


Celebrate Your Own Independence Display

Designed by one of our Teen Volunteers, Reyona

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Upcoming Programs

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

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

More Hot NEW Summer Books

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

Friday, June 20, 2008

Celebrate National GLBT Book Month

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

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