New Moon Party

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!

 

Vampire Diaries coming this fall

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

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!

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

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

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

Join the Online Book Discussion

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

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!)

Which movie are you most excited about?

Wii Olympics Winners

Congratulations to the Wii Olympics Champions (grades 6-12)!!