Come to the library at 5:30 on November 20th for our New Moon Pre-Party. After the party we will walk over to the Pickwick Theater to see the movie. Ticket is on us, registration is required!
New Moon Party
November 11, 2009 by DeniseVampire Diaries coming this fall
July 21, 2009 by parkridgeya
Based on the book series The Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith, the new TV show The Vampire Diaries will premiere on the CW on September 10.
Elena is caught in a love triangle between two brothers – Stefan and Damon – both of who are vampires!
Blogbook: Loulane Lambert’s Lists for Life
May 18, 2009 by parkridgeya
Starting June 1, 2009, Barbara Larmon Failing will publish her never-before published teen novel, Loulane Lambert’s Lists for Life, on its own blog. The book is written as a journal, so each day (for about 2 months), she’ll post a new entry until the entire novel is on the blog.
For more information, visit: www.barbaralarmonfailing.com
New Simone Elkeles book!
May 4, 2009 by parkridgeya
How to Ruin Your Boyfriend’s Reputation, the next book in the Amy Barak-Nelson series is coming out November 2009!
Check out more info here.
What do you think will happen in this book? What could the title mean?
Free Comics in the YA Loft: May 2 -8
April 2, 2009 by parkridgeya
Free Comic Book Day is May 2, 2009.
Stop by the YA Loft to get a free comic May 2 – 8.
Gaming and Learning Expo
January 15, 2009 by parkridgeya
sponsored by Park Ridge Public Library, the Friends of the Library, and the Park Ridge Teen Center
If you’re interested in exploring video games and learning, attend the Gaming and Learning Expo!
• Featured speakers include:
Krishna Kumar, Academic Liaison for Microsoft
Nate Scheidler, GamesforEducators.com Columnist
• Game Designer meet-and-greets
• Information tables from area universities including DePaul University, DeVry University, and Flashpoint Academy
• Hands-on gaming arcade including Rock Band, Wii Fit, DDR, and much, much more
ADMISSION IS FREE
Open to all ages
We especially welcome educators — CPDUs will be available
Gaiman Calls ‘Coraline’ the Strangest Stop-Motion Film Ever
December 8, 2008 by parkridgeya 
Helmed by The Nightmare Before Christmas director Henry Selick, the 3-D movie brings a perfect peculiarity to the award-winning novella. Writer Neil Gaiman talks about the film adaptation in an exclusive interview with Wired.com.
Join the Online Book Discussion
October 23, 2008 by parkridgeya
Too busy to attend the in-person Starbucks Book Discussion? Join the YA Loft online book discussion group at GoodReads! To join the discussion, go to GoodReads, click “Join this Group” and sign in or register as a new user.
For December we’re discussing Bounce by Natasha Friend. See you online!
Teen Read Week: Books with Bite
September 26, 2008 by parkridgeya
Teen Read Week 2008 runs October 12 – 18, 2008.
Stop by the YA Loft all week to fill out a Book / Movie / Music / Game review and get a free candy bar!
Monday, October 13, 7:30 -8:30 p.m.
Vampire Books & Trivia (and food!)
All of Your Questions Answered!
September 2, 2008 by parkridgeya
Struggling with back to school? Check out the Park Ridge Public Library 24/7 resources, here to help you all day every day with research, questions, homework, and more.
Research tools
Check out our online Premium Resources to find magazine and newspaper articles and more at our web site www.parkridgelibrary.org .
Night Owl Reference
Call (847) 825-3123 and press #2 during the hours listed to have your questions answered by a librarian while the Library is closed.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 p.m. – Midnight; Sat and Sun 5:00 p.m. – Midnight
Live Chat Help
Ask a librarian for help with our live chat services, available anytime day or night through Ask? Away. http://www.askawayillinois.info/
Live Homework Help
Work with a real-life tutor online. Help is available grades K -12 and intro to college. See our web site at http://www.parkridgelibrary.org
