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Teen Summer Reading Program

Submitted by Mer L. on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 11:16am
can you read luke skywalker?Are you going to be reading this summer? Like, at all? Not even your text messages!?! If you plan on reading (even a little bit), you should definitely join the Teen Summer Reading Program! Any amount or type of reading counts and you can even win some pretty sweet prizes just by signing up. We’ve got tons of activities and events scheduled throughout the summer and we’re kicking off the Summer Reading Program in style THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 4TH @ 2:30 PM! Join us for food, fun, games, prizes and more!
 
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Summer Time

Submitted by Mer L. on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 3:29pm
watermelonSummer is a great time to catch up on fun (rather than required-by-school) reading and of course by reading you can participate in the Teen Summer Reading Program! I’ve put together a list of books I enjoyed, each either taking place during summer or featuring travel. What is on your to read list for summer?
 

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Anti-Twilight Reads

Submitted by Mer L. on Sat, 05/22/2010 - 12:13pm
total solar eclipseThe newest movie in the Twilight Saga (Eclipse) is set to come out in June and, much as with the previous two releases, there is bound to be much excitement and an overwhelming amount of glee from the Pro-Twilight camp. For those of you who could care less or who are staunchly Anti-Bella & Gang, I’ve put together a list of Anti-Twilight reads that combine horror or dark fantasy with a bit of tongue-in-cheek wit. What would you suggest?
 
 

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Freeman Teen Advisory Board

Submitted by Mer L. on Thu, 05/20/2010 - 4:21pm
monkey stuffed animalsNext Monday, May 24th @ 4:30 pm, we will have our last Teen Advisory Board meeting of the Spring semester before we take a break for Summer. So stop on by and let your voice be heard! Be a teen leader and help plan library programs and events or work on special volunteer projects.
Flickr CC: Louie is Not Sensitive About Being Called a Monkey Photo by: Lance McCord

Incarceron Fever

Submitted by Mer L. on Tue, 05/18/2010 - 8:11pm
I have recently discovered an awesome book, Incarceron by Catherine Fisher! It has kept me thoroughly captivated while anxiously awaiting Mockingjay, the 3rd installment

Batter Up!

Submitted by Mer L. on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 4:42pm
vintage baseballWe are now firmly in baseball season! I don’t know about you, but I grew up watching baseball with my dad…okay, well maybe I wasn’t always watching the game…I might’ve been reading a book instead. But I have fond memories of watching my dad watching baseball. Below I’ve listed a few of my favorite baseball books. Who are you rooting for this season?
 

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Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month

Submitted by Mer L. on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 11:27am
the lamps and the sakura by stuck in customsMay is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month and an opportunity for us to celebrate the history of Asians and Pacific Islanders who have contributed to America’s success and those who continue to help make the United States a vibrant, unique, and culturally diverse nation. Below I’ve picked some of my most favorite books with Asian American teen voices. How will you celebrate? 
 

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Anime Mini-Con

Submitted by Mer L. on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 10:59am
L - Death NoteNever been able to go to an Anime Con and want a brief taste? Been to several Anime Cons and looking for another, more local, event? Join us next week for our 3rd Annual Freeman Anime Mini-Con! Hang out with and meet new friends, win prizes, and more!
  • Tuesday, May 11th – Anime Crafty @ 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday, May 12th – Anime Club @ 4:30 PM
  • Thursday, May 13th – Anime Gaming & Cosplay @ 4:30 PM
Flickr CC: L-Death Note Photo by: Sabrina Eras

Face the Music

Submitted by Mer L. on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 12:39pm
record playerI don’t know about you, but music is a really important part of my life. A particular song can make a bad day better and another tune can bring back good memories. I’ve put together a list of books that I enjoyed where music plays a theme and hopefully you like some of them, too. What songs are your favorites?
 

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"Way Back in the 1960s..."

Submitted by Mer L. on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 11:33am
liar liar recordFor as long as I can remember, I’ve been a little intrigued by the 1960s. What exactly was going on in this decade? Politically, artistically, socially, and globally (and on the moon!), the 1960s had a lot happening and changing and the decade’s impact can still be felt – I mean, come on, there isn’t an Elvis or Michael Jackson Rock Band…it’s The Beatles’. If you’re interested in the 1960s, you might check out some of these historical fiction and non-fiction titles. And bonus points if you can name the band whose song is quoted above!
 

Mer’s 1960s Picks:

 
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