Back to School

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 another language, World Book Online Info Finder to find information or one of the other electronic resources for more help.

If you have questions or need help finding information, visit the Reference Services Desk or call (847) 965-4220!

August Teen Programs

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 Desk


Teen Drawing/Writing Club
Wed. August 4th, 5-6 pm, Youth Services Activity Room
Do you like to write or draw? Come to the library for an informal club meeting where you can share ideas and tips, or just talk to other writers or artists.

Teen Tech Workshop: Photo Fun
Mon. August 9th, 7-8 pm, Estelle Cooperman Board Room
Learn about fun websites you can use to alter digital photos and create cool new pictures to amaze your friends and family! Registration is limited to 6. Morton Grove residents have priority. Registration is open NOW!

Tunes for Teens
Thurs. August 12th, 7-8 pm, Youth Services Activity Room
Hang out with other teens, play music-related games, and listen to your favorite songs at the Library! Bring CDs, your mp3 player, or the titles of your favorite songs (clean lyrics only) that fit this month's theme - songs about summer.

R.E.A.D.: Read, Eat, and Discuss
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Wed. August 18th, 7-8 pm, Baxter Room Auditorium
Join us for a book discussion just for teens! Food and drinks will be provided. Registration is required. Registration is open NOW! We'll have a drawing for prizes - book copies of ALL of the books in the trilogy!

DIY Crafts: Paper Weaving
Sat. August 21st, 1-2 pm, Youth Services Activity Room
Come to the Library and learn how to weave paper to make chains for bracelets! Bring your friends! Instructions and supplies are provided. Registration is required. Registration opens August 7th!

Gettin' Saucy Teen Cooking Class
Mon. August 23rd, 6-7 pm
Learn to prepare delicious food! Supplies and instructions provided. Registration required. Registration is limited to 8 and opens August 9th!

Free audiobooks!

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 Other Stories by Shirley Jackson. If you're a fan of The Hunger Games, you'll probably like the short story "The Lottery" too. Hurry and download these great books before August 4th! Each week until September 1st, two new titles will be available. Remember to check back!

After you've listened to the audiobook for The Hunger Games, don't forget to register for the teen program R.E.A.D.: Read, Eat, and Discuss on August 18th at 7 pm. We'll discuss the book, eat food, and win prizes! You can register now by visiting the Reference Services Desk, calling 847-929-5101, or going to calendar.webrary.org.

Summer Library Challenge

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 "Morton Grove Public Library Edition." Each checklist will lead you to specific places. Take pictures of yourself at each spot and when you email them in, we'll post them on the Library's Flickr page! Everyone who participates will receive a small prize and can count the Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt as a program for the Summer Library Challenge. Happy hunting!

Eclipse!

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!

Upcoming Teen Programs

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 Services Desk

Teen Book Scavenger Hunt
June 14-July 3rd
Pick up a colored list of questions about YA books in the Teen Zone, fill out your answers, and turn it in by 5 pm, July 3. If you get at least 7 out of 10 questions right, you'll win a prize! Everyone can count the Teen Book Scavenger Hunt for the Summer Library Challenge.

Teen Drawing/Writing Club
Wed. June 16th, 5-6 pm
Do you like to write or draw? Come to the library for an informal club meeting where you can share ideas and tips, or just talk to other writers or artists.

Film: The Blind Side
Thurs., June 17th, 2 pm or 7 pm




Create Your Own Comic Book
Sat., June 19th, 2 pm
Learn from real comic book artists and writers about how to make and self publish a comic book!


Teen Tech Workshop: Online Music
Wed. June 23rd, 7-8 pm
Want to know where you can listen to your favorite summer songs online? Learn which free, legal websites are the best for streaming music on the Internet. Registration is limited to six and open NOW.

Gettin' Saucy Teen Cooking Class
Wed. June 30th, 6-7 pm
Learn to prepare delicious food! Supplies and instructions provided. Registration required. Teens only. Registration is limited to 8 and opens June 16th!

CSI Effect: Crime Scene Processing
Wed., June 30th, 7-8 pm
Ever wonder how much of what you see on television is true? Mystery authors and police officers Lieutenant Dave Case and Sergeant Michael Black have seen their share of actual crime scenes. In this exciting interactive program, they will give you the inside scoop on what a crime scene actually looks and smells like, as well as the step-by-step process of what really happens when a crime is discovered.

Facts About Maureen Johnson

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 Firebird

Latest book: Scarlett Fever (sequel to Suite Scarlett)

Other well-known books: 13 Little Blue Envelopes, The Bermudez Triangle, Devilish, Girl at Sea

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Current town: New York City

Major in college & grad school: Writing and theatrical dramaturgy (want to know what dramaturgy is? Let's ask her tonight!)

Nickname: MJ

Author friends: Libba Bray, John Green, Hank Green, Scott Westerfeld, Justine Larbalestier, and so many more!

MJ is a big fan of the Internet. You can find her at these places...

Email: maureen@maureenjohnsonbooks.com

Website: http://www.maureenjohnsonbooks.com/

Ning (online community): http://maureenjohnson.ning.com/

Blog: http://maureenjohnson.blogspot.com/ (Keep your eye on her blog in August - she's promised to participate in BEDA aka Blog Every Day August!)

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/maureen.johnson

Twitter: http://twitter.com/maureenjohnson (She recently won an award for "Most Interesting Twitter User to Follow"!)

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/maureenbooks

A final fun fact about Maureen Johnson:

Once she lost a bet. Here's what happened.

Want to know more about Maureen Johnson? Ask her questions TONIGHT when we Skype (video chat) with her at the Library!! The fun begins in the Baxter Room at 6:30 pm. Bring your friends!