tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-309898262012-01-25T23:50:53.959-06:00Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.comBlogger2161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-63849861353566669732011-07-29T12:44:00.000-05:002011-07-29T12:44:58.699-05:00

The Summer Library Challenge is almost over!  Sunday is the last day to enter in items to earn your prizes.  Either stop by the Reference Desk or go to TimetoRead.webrary.org to enter in your items yourself!  You'll have 1 week to pick up your prizes and turn in your Grand Prize drawing entries.  Remember - teens can win a $50 gift card to GameStop or the Teen Book of the Month Club where they

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Hey Harry Potter fans, did you hear the news? J.K. Rowling announced last week that Pottermore - "a free website that builds an exciting online experience around the reading of the Harry Potter books' will be coming soon! Here's the video of her announcement.  The visuals are amazing! Until then, you can get ready for the final Harry Potter film out July 15 by catching up with Harry Potter

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Have you earned your Summer Library Challenge t-shirt yet?  Tie dye it!! Come to the Library tomorrow between 1 and 3:30 pm to give your shirt a colorful makeover!  You can also play video games or watch a movie while you're waiting.  See you there!

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Have you signed up for the TEEN Summer Library Challenge yet?  There's still time to check out items and earn prizes! Just sign up for the Challenge in the Library at the Reference Desk OR sign up online at TimeToRead.webrary.org.  Then check out items from MGPL (books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, video games), download eBooks or eAudiobooks from MyMediaMall, or come to Teen Library programs.  Add

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Looking for something to do this summer?  Be a STAR Volunteer!  You'll help out with the Summer Library Challenge for kids by interacting with them when they visit the Library this summer. You can volunteer during Weeks 1-4 (June 5-July 3), Weeks 5-8 (July 4-July 31), or all 8 weeks.  If you want to volunteer but will be out of town, we can work out a schedule that works for you. At the end of

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-2830130624187347762011-05-19T18:51:00.000-05:002011-05-19T18:51:14.644-05:00

Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we can now see a first look at Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games movie! Dark hair in a braid, bow and arrow, mockingjay pin...looks pretty good to me!  What do you think?

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Battle of the Books 2010-2011 has ended!  The final two teams played their last battle today.  Here are the scores for this week... Wed., April 19 Golf (118 points) v. Our Lady of Perpetual Help (97 points) Thurs., April 14 Park View (104 points) v. East Prairie (74 points) And the final scores ARE... East Prairie School = 335 points Golf Middle School = 548 points Jerusalem Lutheran School =

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We're getting close to the end!  Two teams played their last battle today.  Here are the scores... Wed., April 13 Our Lady of Perpetual Help (118 points) v. East Prairie (67 points) Thurs., April 14 Jerusalem Lutheran (62 points) v. Old Orchard Junior High (101 points) Check out the new total scores! East Prairie School (after 4 battles) = 261 points Golf Middle School (after 4 battles) = 430

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If you're a fan of good books, maybe you've read a few by Maureen Johnson.  Not only is she an author of great books, but she's awesome herself - we learned that when she Skyped with us back in May 2010!  Later this month Maureen Johnson has a new book coming out - The Last Little Blue Envelope.  It's the sequel to 13 Little Blue Envelopes, the book where Ginny goes on a whirlwind adventure in

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There were two great, very close battles this week! Tues., April 5 Jerusalem Lutheran (90 points) v. Park View (84 points) Thurs., April 7 Old Orchard (94 points) v. Golf (98 points) Check out the new total scores! East Prairie School (after 3 battles) = 149 points Golf Middle School (after 4 battles) = 430 points Jerusalem Lutheran School (after 4 battles) = 333 points Old Orchard Junior High

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Early update this week since there's only one battle. Tues., March 29 Our Lady of Perpetual Help (97 points) v. Jerusalem Lutheran (74 points) Here's an update on the total scores: East Prairie School (after 3 battles) = 149 points Golf Middle School (after 3 battles) = 332 points Jerusalem Lutheran School (after 3 battles) = 243 points Old Orchard Junior High (after 3 battles) = 378 points

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This week had two battles.  This list is the teams that played this week and their scores. Tues., March 22 East Prairie (45 points) v. Old Orchard (130 points) Wed., March 23 Our Lady of Perpetual Help (86 points) v. Park View (103 points) Here's an update on the total scores: East Prairie School (after 3 battles) = 194 points Golf Middle School (after 2 battles) = 332 points Jerusalem

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-2063475380557863172011-03-10T17:20:00.000-06:002011-03-10T17:20:36.254-06:00

There are three new battle scores this week!  Here are the scores from each game and the overall scores for each school so far. Tues., March 8 Jerusalem Lutheran (96 points) v. Golf (79 points) Wed., March 9 Park View (43 points) v. Old Orchard (138 points) Thurs., March 10 Golf (136 points) v. East Prairie (62 points) Here's an update on the total scores: East Prairie School (after 2

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-26791544522119609202011-03-08T18:16:00.000-06:002011-03-08T18:16:49.438-06:00

Happy Teen Tech Week! At last night's Mix and Mashups program, we looked at different ways technology and books have been mixed and mashed together.  Check out this awesome fake Facebook news feed for Pride and Prejudice!  Cool, right??  Now take a look at the Twilight and New Moon ones!! After looking at those, we decided to create our own.  Here is our very own fake Facebook news feed 

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In case you didn't know, there are not 1, not 2, but 3 movies out that are based on teen books. Fun Fact:  Alex Pettyfer (who also played Alex Rider in Stormbreaker and is rumored to play Jace in the movie adaptation of The Mortal Instruments) is in 2 of them! The first one to come out was I Am Number Four.  Based on the book by Pittacus Lore, the movie is about teenage aliens hiding on Earth,

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There are two new battle scores this week!  Here are the scores from each game and the overall scores for each school so far. Tues., March 1 Golf (117 points) v. Park View (52 points) Thurs., March 3 East Prairie (87 points) v. Jerusalem Lutheran (73 points) Here's an update on the total scores: East Prairie School (after 1 battle) = 87 points Golf Middle School (after 1 battle) = 117 points

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-64222073762610010612011-03-01T14:19:00.000-06:002011-03-01T14:19:38.421-06:00

This year's 6-8 grade Battle of the Books competition has just started!  If you've never participated or watched a match, BotB is a book trivia competition where local schools form teams and answer questions about 50 books.  Check out the list of books for this year here.  The team with the most points at the end of the competition is the winner! Last week, Old Orchard Junior High battled Our

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-22298131072833216022011-02-28T14:57:00.000-06:002011-02-28T14:57:46.748-06:00

Tonight is a book discussion of the popular teen book Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer.  Come join us at 7 pm in the Cooperman Room for snacks and LAWKI jeopardy!  While you're waiting, check out my review for the book. What's It All About? Miranda is a normal teenage girl, looking forward to a summer that will be filled swimming, her college brother's homecoming, and a visit with her

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Teen Tech Week is March 6-12, 2011.  During that whole week, we will be celebrating the ways teens use technology!  Check out these special programs... Literary Video Mashup Contest Enter the Literary Video Mashup Contest and have a chance to win $50 in gift cards!  Just choose a well-known book, go to youtube.com/searchstories, and click “Create your own.”  Then follow the steps to write and

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Here are the teen programs coming up this month! All teens in 7th grade and up are invited. Bring your friends! Some of the programs require registration. To register: Online: Go to http://calendar.webrary.org By phone: Call 847-929-5101 In person: Stop by the Reference Services Desk or Youth Services Desk Mango Club Monday, Feb. 7th, 7-8 pm, Cooperman Room Want to learn a new language? Come

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Beginning January 10th, you can "track" items checked out from MGPL or programs attended on a dog-sledding map or online at timetoread.webrary.org.  You'll get a drawing entry for every checkpoint you reach (up to 16) and your choice of lip balm or an ice scraper after you complete 4 and 8 items.  Participants who complete 8 checkpoints will also receive a knit hat. For teens the grand prize

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Check out these fun teen programs in January! There's even a couple brand-new ones!  All teens in 7th grade and up are invited. Bring your friends! Some of the programs require registration. To register: Online: Go to http://calendar.webrary.org By phone: Call 847-929-5101 In person: Stop by the Reference Services Desk or Youth Services Desk Teen Library Council Tuesday, Jan. 4th, 7-8 pm,

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-26294281709639303082010-12-10T10:44:00.000-06:002010-12-10T10:44:21.434-06:00

There's only 1 week left before the Playaway Contest to win $10,000 ends!  Remember to use ALL your email addresses.  The rankings are now frozen, so we don't know if we're winning.  Suspense!  You guys are doing a great job - keep spreading the word! Here's an awesome visual reminder to vote made by a Morton Grove teen! To vote, go here:  http://vote.playaway.com/v/mortongrove/

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-90914402579994996982010-11-27T12:45:00.002-06:002010-11-27T12:45:00.132-06:00

Have you seen the videos local teens made to promote voting for MGPL in the Playaway Picture This Contest?  Maybe you'll recognize someone you know!  :) MGPL Teen Playaway Video #1 MGPL Teen Playaway Video #2 Don't forget to vote and help the library win $10,000 for the TEEN ZONE!  Spread the word!

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Big news!!  Have you been wondering how the library would spend the $10,000 if MGPL wins the Playaway Picture This Contest?  It's just been decided that the money would go to improving the TEEN space!!!  Picture this! more space......flat screen tv......comfortable group seating......more shelving......gaming consoles......some sound proofing......new carpet......and more tables to do homework

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Calling all teens!  At the Teen Library Council meeting last week, we voted to make a teen commercial to promote voting for MGPL in the Playaway Picture This Contest!  (Haven't voted yet?  Go to http://vote.playaway.com/v/mortongrove/!!)  If you want to help out with the commercial and/or be in it, we'll be filming two days next week -- Monday, November 15th from 6-8 pm in the lower level

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Morton Grove Public Library is thrilled to announce that we are one of the top 10 finalists in the nationwide Playaway Picture This Contest, selected from hundreds of entries. This gives us a chance to win $10,000 for the library. Playaway books are audiobooks in an all-in-one package that requires nothing more than a set of earbuds. No bigger than a pack of cards, Playaways make

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-74931867393709987752010-10-18T11:39:00.000-05:002010-10-18T11:39:26.263-05:00

Happy Teen Read Week!! At the Library, we're celebrating all week with programs EVERY DAY! Monday - Silent Library @ 7 pm Tuesday - Find a Good Book...Online @ 7 pm Wednesday - Speed Book Dating @ 7 pm Thursday - Just READ @ 7 pm Friday - After-Hours Video Gaming @ 6 pm All week long you can also participate in Get Caught Reading and the Teen Book Scavenger Hunt!  For more info on all of these

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-62539212036906007732010-10-06T10:53:00.000-05:002010-10-06T10:53:29.816-05:00

There's big stuff happening at MGPL in October!  Here's what's going on for you. All teens in 7th grade and up are invited to these programs. Bring your friends! Some of the programs require registration. To register: Online: Go to http://calendar.webrary.org By phone: Call 847-929-5101 In person: Stop by the Reference Services Desk or Youth Services Desk Gettin' Saucy Teen Cooking Class Wed

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-53835899479279963782010-09-21T11:06:00.002-05:002010-09-27T16:59:38.894-05:00

Even if you've lived in Morton Grove your whole life and used the Library since you were a kid in Youth Services, there might be a few things you don't know... - You can reserve a computer!  Adults and teens in 7th grade and up all use the computers across from the Reference Services Desk.  A lot of times they are all full, but you can reserve the next available computer or even one for later. 

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How much did you love The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins?  Are you Team Gale or Team Peeta?  Is Katniss your favorite female character in a teen book?  What would you do if you were in the Games? The next teen book discussion - R.E.A.D.: Read, Eat, and Discuss - is Monday, September 27th at 7pm upstairs in the Estelle Cooperman Board Room.  Come talk about the book, enjoy snacks, play The

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-22983629395009799692010-09-14T10:05:00.000-05:002010-09-14T10:05:16.665-05:00

Want to vote for your favorite teen books from last year?  Be one of the teens voting from all over the country and during Teen Read Week in October we'll find out Teens' Top Ten favorite books from 2009!  City of Glass, Catching Fire, Along for the Ride, and Leviathan are just a few of the titles you can choose.  Follow this link to vote!  And be sure to leave a comment to this post to tell us

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September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month and now is the perfect time to get yourself an MGPL card!  There are 65 businesses in Morton Grove offering discounts or free gifts when you show your Morton Grove Public Library card.  Just stop by one of the participating businesses, show your card, and enjoy!  To see the list of participating business, go to http://www.webrary.org/inside/

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Check out these fun teen programs in September! All teens in 7th grade and up are invited. Bring your friends! Some of the programs require registration. To register: Online: Go to http://calendar.webrary.org By phone: Call 847-929-5101 In person: Stop by the Reference Services Desk or Youth Services Desk DIY Crafts: Designer Supplies Sat. September 11th, 1-2 pm, Youth Services Activity

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Now that school is back in session, don't forget to visit the Library for help finding information or quiet places to study.  You can also find homework help on our website.  We have a lot of electronic resources available for you on the teen webpage!  Check out Tutor.com to get help from a live tutor from 2-9 pm, LearningExpress Library for practice tests, Mango Languages to practice learning

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It's not time to head back to school YET! Have more fun this summer at these teen programs. All teens in 7th grade and up are invited. Bring your friends! Some of the programs require registration.To register: Online: Go to http://calendar.webrary.org By phone: Call 847-929-5101 In person: Stop by the Reference Services Desk or Youth Services DeskTeen Drawing/Writing ClubWed. August 4th, 5-6 pm

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Trying to get your hands on a copy of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins?For one week, you can download the audiobook for free! Just go to this website: http://www.audiobooksync.com and follow the links and instructions. The download is in mp3 format, compatible with Windows and Macs, and will play on most listening devices.Also this week, you can download the audiobook for The Lottery and 7

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Have you entered the Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt yet? Solve clues and take pictures around the Library or Morton Grove and we'll post them on Flickr!You can pick up a packet of information in the Teen Zone or at the Reference Desk and join in the fun. When you turn in your entry form, you'll receive a checklist of clues to solve. You can play either the "Village of Morton Grove Edition" or the "

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The movie is finally out! Who's seen it already? Is it the best one yet?Don't forget to read the new Eclipse novella, The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. You can put a hold on it here. While you're waiting for the latest book, if you want to start re-reading the series, I just saw 3 copies of Twilight on the shelf in the Teen Zone. Get them quick before they disappear again!

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The month of June is already flying by, but there are still lots of great programs coming up just for teens! All teens entering 7th grade and up in the fall are invited to these programs. Bring your friends! Some of the programs require registration.To register: Online: Go to http://calendar.webrary.org By phone: Call 847-929-5101 In person: Stop by the Reference Services Desk or Youth

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-7825686823817776792010-05-27T09:44:00.000-05:002010-05-27T09:44:00.885-05:00

Check out these fun facts about Maureen Johnson you may be interested to know before Skyping with her TONIGHT!First book: The Key to the Golden FirebirdLatest book: Scarlett Fever (sequel to Suite Scarlett)Other well-known books: 13 Little Blue Envelopes, The Bermudez Triangle, Devilish, Girl at SeaHometown: Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaCurrent town: New York CityMajor in college & grad school:

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Suite Scarlett is one of Maureen Johnson's newest books. Scarlett Martin lives in a hotel. Unfortunately, this is not as glamorous as it sounds. Her parents own it, and they rarely have guests. When an eccentric, rich woman checks into the hotel on Scarlett's 15th birthday, Scarlett becomes her personal assistant. Throughout a summer that involves Hamlet, an actor friend of Scarlett's older

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-89052280688338155652010-05-25T19:16:00.000-05:002010-05-25T19:17:25.413-05:00

Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? Volunteer at the Library! You can become a STAR volunteer and help during the Youth Services' Summer Library Challenge. You'll sit at a desk and talk to little kids when they come in. You might also play a quick game with them when they stop by the desk. The program is from June 7-August 1. On the application, you can fill out the times

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In 13 Little Blue Envelopes, one of Maureen Johnson's most popular books, 17-year-old Ginny heads to Europe on an adventure. Her favorite aunt, who has recently died, left Ginny 13 envelopes to be opened and read as Ginny completes the assignments listed in the letters. Ginny wants to know more about her aunt's life in Europe before she died, but the rules and instructions her aunt left her

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-36700149077891197272010-05-05T14:33:00.004-05:002010-05-05T14:52:20.822-05:00

It's a new month! There are a ton of fun events going on at the Library in May. Check them out!To register: Online: Go to http://calendar.webrary.org By phone: Call 847-929-5101 In person: Stop by the Reference Services Desk or Youth Services DeskOrigami with Jean MishimaFri. May 7th, 4-5 pmJean Mishima will introduce teens to this ancient art of paper folding in celebration of Asian Pacific

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Have you ever wanted to talk to a famous teen author? Soon you can!! Young adult author Maureen Johnson is going to Skype with us on Thursday, May 27th.Haven't heard of Skype? It's a free Internet video chat. We'll be able to talk to her about her books, her writing process, and what it's like to be friends with other teen authors! Stay tuned to the blog for fun updates on Maureen Johnson

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Tomorrow, Saturday April 24th, is Morton Grove Public Library's 3rd Annual Spring Blast!! All day, from 10 AM to 2:30 PM, there will be activities inside and outside the Library! There's crafts, the "Village on the Green" miniature golf course, music, a scavenger hunt, video gaming (Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and Wii games), free popcorn, dancers, hybrid cars, and so much more! AND for Teens Only

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The final battle is done, and Battle of the Books 2009/2010 is over. Congratulations to the Lord of the Books team from Our Lady of Perpetual Help for scoring the most points and winning the Battle for the fifth year in a row!Here are the final scores for all the teams:East Prairie School - 529 pointsGolf Middle School - 245 pointsJerusalem Lutheran School - 309 pointsOld Orchard Junior High -

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Congratulations to Nadiya for winning the Teen T-Shirt Design Contest!! Thanks to all of the teens who submitted their ideas and voted on the final four last week! You can get a t-shirt with the winning design this summer during the Summer Library Challenge.Here's a sneak peek of the design that will be on the Summer Library Challenge Teen T-Shirts!

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Check out the Teen Zone for great new books on display! Here are just a few of the latest YA books you'll find. Happyface by: Emond, Stephen "Just put on a happy face!"Enter Happyface's journal and get a

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The "Final Four" have been selected for the Young Adult T-Shirt Design Contest! You all submitted GREAT entries, and it was difficult to narrow down. We received 12 designs, and based on the criteria of fitting in with the 2010 Summer Library Challenge theme, we selected four.Now it's YOUR turn to vote!The winning design will be the image on the front of the Summer Library Challenge teen

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It's time for another update on the scores. We had three more battles this week.Mon., April 12Jerusalem Lutheran (49 points)v.Plato (108 points)Tues., April 13Plato (67 points)v.East Prairie (107 points)Wed., April 14Jerusalem Lutheran (72 points)v.Golf (50 points)Three teams are finished, but four more still have a final battle. Here are the current totals:East Prairie School (after 5 battles)

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There were three more battles this week!Tues., April 6Old Orchard (77 points)v.Plato (96 points)Wed., April 7Park View (62 points)v.East Prairie (85 points)Thurs., April 8Park View (50 points)v.Old Orchard (108 points)Here's an update on the total scores:East Prairie School (after 4 battles) = 332 pointsGolf Middle School (after 5 battles) = 195 pointsJerusalem Lutheran School (after 3 battles) =

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-80678512218700939052010-04-04T12:00:00.000-05:002010-04-04T12:00:01.339-05:00

MGPL just got a ton of great new books! Here are a few of the newest YA books available to check out. You can find these and others on display in the Teen Zone. The Agency 1: A Spy in the House by: Lee, Y. S.

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There are a lot of great programs coming up this month! Some of these programs have limited space, so check the registration date and reserve your spot before they're gone!To register: Online: Go to http://calendar.webrary.org By phone: Call 847-929-5101 In person: Stop by the Reference Services Desk or Youth Services DeskTeen Library Council MeetingWed. Apr. 7th, 6-7 pmMeet new friends, get

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There are two new battle scores this week and one still to report from last week!Wed., March 24Golf (24 points)v.Park View (96 points)Tues., March 30O.L.P.H. (105 points)v.Plato (49 points)Wed., March 31Jerusalem Lutheran (55 points)v.O.L.P.H. (110 points)Here's an update on the total scores:East Prairie School (after 3 battles) = 247 pointsGolf Middle School (after 5 battles) = 195

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Thinking about getting a job? Skokie Public Library is hosting a Teen Job Fair on Wednesday, March 31st from 1-4 pm. Since a lot of you will be on Spring Break, it's a great time to think about summer jobs. Teens participating in the Job Fair will have an opportunity to get job hunting tips, meet with potential employers, pick up job applications, practice interviewing, and learn about

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This year's Battle of the Books (6-8) is already in progress. We have a great list of schools participating this year!East Prairie SchoolGolf Middle SchoolJerusalem Lutheran SchoolOld Orchard Junior HighOur Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolPark View SchoolPlato AcademyWe've had several battles so far, so to get you caught up, here are the battles and the scores.Old Orchard Junior High (102 points)

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At last month's Gettin' Saucy Teen Cooking Class, we had a great time making delicious nachos! We cut quesadillas into cool chip shapes with cookie cutters, grated cheese, and enjoyed the smell of bacon. Here are some pictures:The next Gettin' Saucy class is TONIGHT at 6 pm. There are still a few spaces left. Register at calendar.webrary.org or call (847) 929-5101! See you there!

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Like reading books about teens like you? In I Can't Keep My Own Secrets: Six-Word Memoirs by Teens Famous & Obscure, you can read about other young adults and how they feel...in six-word sentences! Some are funny. Some are sad. Some are sarcastic. Some are uplifting. Some are heartbreaking.But all are real.Here are a few of my favorites:"My status messages are about you." - Elissa S."

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The trailer for Eclipse, the third installment of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga, was released TODAY! Have you seen it yet? Here it is if you haven't: What do you think??And while we're talking about Stephenie Meyer, don't forget about these two Twilight-related things sponsored by the Library:** March's online book discussion is Twilight! Go to the Morton Grove Public Library Fan Page on

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Yikes! It's the second week of March already! We have a whole new month's worth of programs for you at the Library. Some of these programs have limited space, so check the registration date and reserve your spot before they're gone! To register: Online: Go to http://calendar.webrary.org By phone: Call 847-929-5101 In person: Stop by the Reference Services Desk or Youth Services DeskTeen Tech Week

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Teens are some of the busiest people I know. Music lessons, homework, sports, after school activities, etc., etc. During the school year, most of you are so busy you hardly have time to go to a book discussion.BUT did you know that Morton Grove Public Library has an online book discussion on Facebook? It's so quick and easy! Check it out! It's on our Facebook Fan Page in the Discussions tab.

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Do you like to read about things that really happened? Here are five fascinating books awarded by the American Library Association with excellence in nonfiction for young adults. Pick one up at the Library today!Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of FaithBy Deborah HeiligmanAfter creating a list of the pros and cons of marriage, science-minded Charles Darwin chooses to marry his strictly

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Big news this week for a certain popular YA series! Scholastic revealed the title and cover of the third and final book in Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy!Mockingjay will be published on August 24th. If you haven't read the first two in the trilogy yet, you still have some time! Check the Library catalog for The Hunger Games and Catching Fire.Have you already read them? What do you

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Life as We Knew It By Pfeffer, Susan Beth Check the Library's Catalog When Miranda Evans hears astronomers have predicted that a meteor is going to hit the moon, she doesn’t give it a second thought. But, when it hits, because the meteor is denser than believed, it pushes the moon closer to Earth. This

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Are you a young adult who likes to read adult books? The Alex Awards is given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. These books range from fantasy to memoir to graphic novel. Give one of them a try!The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope by William Kamkwamba and Bryan MealerYoung teen William, who taught

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Hey teens! There are LOTS of programs coming up this month at the Library just for YOU. Some of these programs have limited space, so check the registration date and reserve your spot before they're gone!To register: Online: Go to http://calendar.webrary.org By phone: Call 847-929-5101 In person: Stop by the Reference Services Desk or Youth Services DeskTeen Library Council (TLC)Tues. Feb. 2nd,

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We have had a lot of great teen volunteers helping out at the Library lately. Teens devoted their time most recently to help with Youth Services' "Build and Create Peace" program on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. For those of you who came to the Library and showed off your leadership and artistic skills -- THANK YOU!! Just like with all of the other programs you've volunteered for, you helped

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Yesterday was a big day for books! Pretty much every award given to Young Adult and Children's Literature was announced yesterday morning. You've probably read Caldecott and Newbery books for school, but did you know that there are also several categories about young adult books? One of these categories is called the Michael L. Printz Award. It honors literary excellence in young adult

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Have you registered for the Teen Winter Reading Program yet? There are only THREE weeks left to read books, listen to audiobooks and earn prizes! Don't you want to be the teen who wins the bag stuffed with goodies - including a SNUGGIE??Here's how it works:Read or listen to 1 book, you earn -- 1 entry form for the grand prize drawingRead or listen to 3 books, you earn -- 1 entry form for the

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Here are the events coming up in January just for you! New in 2010, registration will begin two weeks before the program, so if registration is required, check the date to see when it opens.To register: Online: Go to http://calendar.webrary.org By phone: Call 847-929-5101 In person: Stop by the Reference Services Desk or Youth Services DeskTeen Library Council (TLC)Thurs. Jan. 7th, 6-7 pmMeet

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For December's Gettin' Saucy Teen Cooking Class, we got into a wintery mood and made graham cracker cottages! We had a great time mixing icing, building houses, decorating with all kinds of snacks, and watching as some cottages stood and others...fell.Here are a few of the pictures:Don't miss out on the fun! The next cooking class will be Tuesday, January 26th at 6 pm. Registration opens on

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Marcus Yallow was just an average high schooler with an above average knowledge of how the Internet, computers, and technology work...until a terrorist attack hits his hometown of San Francisco. Suddenly he and his friends are believed to be terrorists and get picked up by the Department of Homeland Security. After finally gaining freedom from DHS custody, Marcus fights back against the

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Morton Grove Public Library is all over the Internet! You may have noticed a new social media toolbar on the Library's website (http://www.webrary.org). The toolbar includes links to stay in touch with MGPL online.Become a fan on Facebook and keep updated on upcoming programs, events, and other Library-related news. You can also view pictures, find out which books MGPL librarians love, and

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Now that classes are out and you have some free time, are you looking for a good book to read? Check out the Teen Book Lists!There are lists full of recommended books on a variety of genres -- adventure books, mystery & suspense, teen horror. There are recommended reads from other teens -- Abraham Lincoln H.S. Award 2010, STAR Volunteer 2009 Favorites, and TLC's Favorite Books 2009. There's

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For Valerie Leftman and her fellow high schoolers, life changed drastically on May 2nd. That was the day Nick Levil, Valerie's boyfriend, opened fire on his classmates, killing six and wounding many others before killing himself. Although Valerie had no idea of his plan and was shot herself while trying to stop Nick, everyone believes she was involved because of the "hate list" - a notebook

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Bundle up with a book! The six-week Adult/Teen Winter Reading Program officially begins today! Here's the deal -- sign up, read books or listen to audiobooks checked out from MGPL, and win prizes!What kind of prizes?After 1 book read - 1 entry form for the grand prize drawingAfter 3 books read - 1 MGPL coffee mug with spoon or a Dairy Queen coupon for half-off the price of a small blizzard (

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Now that you've spent all month writing for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), you should submit what you wrote! There are lots of great places that are looking for short stories, poems, artwork, etc. from teens like YOU, for teens like YOU to read. Here are just a few...Teen Ink has a website, print magazine, and books filled with teen writing. You must be between 13 and 19 to submit,

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Even if you haven't read the extremely popular YA novel Graceling by Kristin Cashore, you should still check out the new companion novel Fire. It takes place in a slightly different place and time, and only one character from Graceling appears, so you don't have to have read Graceling to understand Fire. The books could be read in any order, but especially for fans of romantic fantasy, they

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What do these three books have in common? The Outsiders By Hinton, S. E. 1997-11 - Puffin Books 014038572X Check the Library's Catalog Eragon By Paolini, Christopher 2003-08 - Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers 0375826688 Check the Library's

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November is National Novel Writing Month! National Novel Writing Month...get it? This is the month when you write as much as you can on the novel you've always been wanting to work on. Or if you're not interested in writing a long story, you could try short stories or poems. The point is to actually make time this month and write, write, write. There's even a Young Writers Program, so check

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Hey guys, there are lots of things going on this month @ MGPL. Register now! Hope to see you there!To register:Online: Go to http://calendar.webrary.orgBy phone: Call 847-929-5101In person: Stop by the Reference or YS DeskReady, Set, Draw Game!Sat. Nov. 7th, 2-3 pm, activity roomProfessional comic book author Russell Lissau will lead ages 10 and up in a "pictionary" style game, participants

Young Adult Librariannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30989826.post-63126418573486339922009-10-21T13:12:00.007-05:002009-10-21T14:05:02.905-05:00

Don't forget to sign up for Twilight Series Trivia this Saturday October 24th from 2-4! Answer questions about vampires, werewolves, & all things Twilight. Bring your friends & prove once and for all who knows the most about the series. There will be PRIZES!To register, call (847) 929-5102 or http://calendar.webrary.org to register yourself.See you there!

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Next week is Teen Read Week and to celebrate Morton Grove Public Library is having a drawing for YOU! All you have to do is fill out a short entry about a science fiction or fantasy book you've read and turn it in to the raffle bucket at the Reference Desk. Then you'll be entered to win a Visa gift card or one of three books! And as long as you turn in at least one entry form, you'll get a

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Last Wednesday we had an awesome turnout for October's Gettin' Saucy Cooking Class! We made pizza to eat, pizza dough to take home, and delicious banana-strawberry smoothies. Here are some pictures of the fun:If you missed this one, don't worry. The next cooking class is Wednesday, November 18 from 6-7. Go register today!

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Two weeks ago you probably saw books on display at the library for Banned Books Week. Young Adult books are usually some of the most questioned books across the United States. Common reasons for challenging a book are "offensive language", "unsuited to age group", and "violence." Just because a book may be challenged somewhere, doesn't mean it's bad. Sometimes the challenges raise awareness

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Looking for something new to read? A few books that have already gotten a lot of buzz come out TODAY!Fire by Kristin CashoreShe is the last of her kind... It is not a peaceful time in the Dells. In King City, the young King Nash is clinging to the throne, while rebel lords in the north and south build armies to unseat him. War is coming. And the mountains and forest are filled with spies and

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With sooooo many books to choose from--what did you read this summer? Let us know!Here's what some YA authors read:Stephenie Meyers: Dreamhunter and Dreamquake by Elizabeth Knox and Catching Fire by Suzanne CollinsNeil Gaiman: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie, The End of Mr. Y by Scarlett Thomas, and Flight by Sherman Alexie

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Here is an early look at the Library's fall programs/events for teens. Register now!To register:Online: Go to http://calendar.webrary.orgBy phone: Call 847-929-5101In person: Stop by the Reference or YS DeskTeen Library Council (TLC)Tues., Sept. 8, 6 pmTues., Oct. 20, 6 pmMeet new friends, get involved in fun activities,tell us what you want to see at the library, and earnvolunteer service

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MGPL has PSP and Nintendo DS games available for checkout!All PSP games are in the Teen Zone and Nintendo DS games are located in the Youth Services Department.Don't see the game you want? Go to the Circulation Desk and make a request!

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Three 7th grade boys from Park View were seen Tuesday night playing with the new train table in the Youth Services Department.Do you know these teens??

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To volunteer at the Library this summer! We're looking for teen volunteers to help with the Summer Reading Program. The 2009 Summer Reading Program begins Monday, June 8th, and ends on Sunday, August, 2nd.Responsibilities include helping with children's games, listening to children talk about the books they've read, handing out prizes, and some clerical duties.If that isn't enough to get you

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Let's see how much game you've got! Join us Saturday, May 23 between 2 and 4pm for Teens-only video gaming in the Baxter Room! We'll have Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and other games on the Wii, and we'll be rockin' Rock Band, Guitar Hero and more on the PS2. Bring your friends!

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As part of the library-wide "Going Green" initiative, we've got a new program coming up: DIYing: Reclaim, Redesign, Recreate! Our first project: make a tote-bag from a T-shirt.  If you have a great T-shirt that you never wear (too small, too big, something weird on the armpits), but has a cool design, bring it to the library this Friday, May 8th @ 4pm and I'll show you how to turn it into a bag

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Looking for a new book to read?Check out the booklists from our Teen Zone webpage!Click here for books!

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Here are the results of the 2009 Battle of the Books:Golf Middle School: 185 pointsOld Orchard Junior High: 336 pointsOur Lady of Perpetual Help: 434 pointsPark View School: 317 pointsPlato Academy: 238 pointsAll who participated should be proud of their efforts. Congratulations to the students of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, our high scoring team for the fourth year running. The students

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O.L.P.H. (98 points) v. OOJH (88 points)Golf (55 points) v. OOJH (87 points)Plato Academy (54 points) v. O.L.P.H. (121 points)With one team completely finished, and four teams with one more battle left, here are their total scores:Golf- 120OOJH- 261OLPH- 434Park View- 226Plato Academy- 192Only one more week to go!

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O.L.P.H. (122 points)( 215 points total)v.Golf Middle School (16 points)(65 points total)We have three battles at the Library next week. Good luck everyone!

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Two new battle scores this week!Park View (88 points)v.O.L.P.H. (93 points)Golf Middle School (49 points)v.Park View (86 points) (226 points total)

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