More titles to check out on the New Books Table...
Alexander, Lloyd. Westmark. Firebird, 2002.
Will a trio of an apprentice, a con artist and a mysterious girl save the kingdom? Find out in Westmark, the first title in the Westmark trilogy.
Frank, Hillary. I Can't Tell You. Graphia, 2004.
In Frank's second novel she writes about a young man named Jake who voluntarily quits talking. Find out how he communicates in this wonderful follow-up to Better Than Running at Night.
Fusco, Kimberly Newton. Tending To Grace. Alfred A. Knopf, 2004.
This is an insightful book about the mother-daughter relationship.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Monday, March 27, 2006
National Library Week Events for you!
Tuesday, April 4th, join us for a release-day screening of "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" (PG) at 6p.m.
Join Kathy on Wednesday, April 5th, celebrate the start of the baseball season with a movie marathon. Starting at 2p.m. we will watch: "Angels in the Outfield," (PG) "A League of their Own," (PG) and "Field of Dreams." (PG) Ages 12 and up, please.
Popcorn, peanuts and pop will be provided. Represent your favorite team by wearing associated attire! Come for one or stay for all three movies!
Thursday, April 6th, is Magic Pants Day! Join us at 3p.m. as we watch "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" (PG) and decorate our jeans! Bring a well-worn pair of jeans and we will provide all the decorations! Snacks and beverages will be provided. Ages 12 and up, please.
See you there!
Join Kathy on Wednesday, April 5th, celebrate the start of the baseball season with a movie marathon. Starting at 2p.m. we will watch: "Angels in the Outfield," (PG) "A League of their Own," (PG) and "Field of Dreams." (PG) Ages 12 and up, please.
Popcorn, peanuts and pop will be provided. Represent your favorite team by wearing associated attire! Come for one or stay for all three movies!
Thursday, April 6th, is Magic Pants Day! Join us at 3p.m. as we watch "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" (PG) and decorate our jeans! Bring a well-worn pair of jeans and we will provide all the decorations! Snacks and beverages will be provided. Ages 12 and up, please.
See you there!
Mah-nah-mah-nah!
Join Kathy for the final movie of March Movie Madness...
"The Muppet Movie" (G)
Popcorn and beverages will be provided along with some sort of chocolate :)
"The Muppet Movie" (G)
Popcorn and beverages will be provided along with some sort of chocolate :)
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
March Movie Madness continues with "Napoleon Dynamite" (PG) this Thursday, March 23rd at 4p.m.
Free pop and popcorn!
See you there and your dreams may just come true!
Free pop and popcorn!
See you there and your dreams may just come true!
Friday, March 17, 2006
Trivia @ CDPL!
New in the YA Area! Come and test your knowledge with the trivia cards located on the tables!
See you at the library!
See you at the library!
Monday, March 13, 2006
Wallace and Gromit are coming!
March Movie Madness continues this Thursday with "Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" (G)
We will have soda, popcorn and some other tasty treats.
So take a break from all those basketball games and come watch this Oscar-Award-Winning animated movie!
See you on Thursday at 4p.m.!
We will have soda, popcorn and some other tasty treats.
So take a break from all those basketball games and come watch this Oscar-Award-Winning animated movie!
See you on Thursday at 4p.m.!
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
New YA books for March!
This just in...
Some fabulous new YA books...look for them on the New Young Adult Books table in the Youth Services Department!
Barron, T.A. The Great Tree of Avalon: Child of the Dark Prophecy. New York: Philomel, 2004.
The first in a "proposed" trilogy about the fate of a magical place called Avalon.
Barron, T.A. The Great Tree of Avalon: Shadows on the Stars. New York: Philomel, 2005.
The saga of Avalon continues in this second book of the "proposed" trilogy.
Black, Holly. Valiant: A Modern Faerie Tale. Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing, 2005.
Join Valerie on her adventures in the world of faerie.
Cabot, Meg. Avalon High. HarperCollins, 2006.
Try this spin on Arthurian legend by an Indiana native.
Frank, Hillary. Better Than Running at Night. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2002.
Find out why this is one of my favorite YA titles. Ellie, an art student, learns about herself, her art and her relationships in this debut novel of author Hillary Frank.
Gaiman, Neil. MirrorMask: The Illustrated Film Script of the Motion Picture from the Jim Henson Company. William Morrow, 2005.
Green, John. Looking For Alaska. New York: Dutton Books, 2005.
Winner of the 2006 Michael L. Printz award for excellence in Young Adult literature.
See if you agree!
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. Heat Wave. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. The Perils of Love. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. The Road to War. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. Triumphant Return. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
#37-#40 of the "Left Behind: the Kids" series
Meyer, Stephenie. Twilight. Megan Tingley, 2005.
What do you do when the guy you fall in love with is a vampire? Find out in this exciting tale of love and lust, or bloodlust.
Pascal, Francine. Agent Out. New York: Simon Pulse, 2006.
#3 in the Fearless FBI series is now available!
Rapp, Adam. Under the Wolf, Under the Dog. Cambridge: Candlewick Press, 2004.
Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award for 2006, which recognizes excellence in portrayal of living with a disability. Read this title to find out why Steve, the main character, doesn't consider himself to be one of the addicts or one of the "suicide kids."
Zevin, Gabrielle. Elsewhere. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005.
This title offers an intriguing look at the afterlife.
Some fabulous new YA books...look for them on the New Young Adult Books table in the Youth Services Department!
Barron, T.A. The Great Tree of Avalon: Child of the Dark Prophecy. New York: Philomel, 2004.
The first in a "proposed" trilogy about the fate of a magical place called Avalon.
Barron, T.A. The Great Tree of Avalon: Shadows on the Stars. New York: Philomel, 2005.
The saga of Avalon continues in this second book of the "proposed" trilogy.
Black, Holly. Valiant: A Modern Faerie Tale. Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing, 2005.
Join Valerie on her adventures in the world of faerie.
Cabot, Meg. Avalon High. HarperCollins, 2006.
Try this spin on Arthurian legend by an Indiana native.
Frank, Hillary. Better Than Running at Night. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2002.
Find out why this is one of my favorite YA titles. Ellie, an art student, learns about herself, her art and her relationships in this debut novel of author Hillary Frank.
Gaiman, Neil. MirrorMask: The Illustrated Film Script of the Motion Picture from the Jim Henson Company. William Morrow, 2005.
Green, John. Looking For Alaska. New York: Dutton Books, 2005.
Winner of the 2006 Michael L. Printz award for excellence in Young Adult literature.
See if you agree!
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. Heat Wave. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. The Perils of Love. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. The Road to War. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Jenkins, Jerry B. and Tim LaHaye. Triumphant Return. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
#37-#40 of the "Left Behind: the Kids" series
Meyer, Stephenie. Twilight. Megan Tingley, 2005.
What do you do when the guy you fall in love with is a vampire? Find out in this exciting tale of love and lust, or bloodlust.
Pascal, Francine. Agent Out. New York: Simon Pulse, 2006.
#3 in the Fearless FBI series is now available!
Rapp, Adam. Under the Wolf, Under the Dog. Cambridge: Candlewick Press, 2004.
Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award for 2006, which recognizes excellence in portrayal of living with a disability. Read this title to find out why Steve, the main character, doesn't consider himself to be one of the addicts or one of the "suicide kids."
Zevin, Gabrielle. Elsewhere. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005.
This title offers an intriguing look at the afterlife.
Monday, March 06, 2006
March Movie Madness continues...
with "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (Yes, the Johnny Depp version!)
(PG) 1 hour and 45 minutes
We may have to break out some candy with our pop and popcorn this week so be sure to join us for the food and fun Thursday at 4p.m.
See you at the library!
(PG) 1 hour and 45 minutes
We may have to break out some candy with our pop and popcorn this week so be sure to join us for the food and fun Thursday at 4p.m.
See you at the library!
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
See Your Art @ Your Library!
Come in and see a variety of awesome art pieces by you and your peers!
We have a great display, thanks to local teens and the Tri Kappa group, ranging from jewelry to mixed media to pottery and beyond!
Drop by the library and take a look at these fabulous works of art!
We have a great display, thanks to local teens and the Tri Kappa group, ranging from jewelry to mixed media to pottery and beyond!
Drop by the library and take a look at these fabulous works of art!
New YA Books are back!
The table with new YA books is back! Come check out something new (or something old!)
Monday, February 27, 2006
Have you seen Tony Hawk?
One of our bright, shiny new READ posters has mysteriously disappeared. That's right, Tony Hawk seems to have skateboarded right off of the library wall!
If you can help us find our missing poster please contact Kathy or one of the other Youth Services Staff. Thanks! See you at the library!
If you can help us find our missing poster please contact Kathy or one of the other Youth Services Staff. Thanks! See you at the library!
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
READ Posters in the Teen area
What do you have in common with Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Rebecca Lobo, Jason Kidd, Serena Williams, and Tony Hawk?
Well, they share a love of reading and you can see them on our new READ posters in the Teen area of the library.
Come hang out, read a book or magazine, check your e-mail and study in the Teen section of the Youth Services Department on the first floor of the library!
Come in and check out what is new!
Well, they share a love of reading and you can see them on our new READ posters in the Teen area of the library.
Come hang out, read a book or magazine, check your e-mail and study in the Teen section of the Youth Services Department on the first floor of the library!
Come in and check out what is new!
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
March Movie Madness for Teens!
Take a break from the madness of the March basketball tournaments and join us at the library for some movies, snacks and sodas!
All movies start at 4p.m. but you can drop in whenever you would like! Free popcorn and soda for those who stay for the movie :)
March 2nd "Bend It Like Beckham" (PG-13) A fantastic flick about soccer, friendship and making good choices. 1 hour and 42 minutes
March 9th "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (PG) Yup, the new version, with Johnny Depp as the eccentric Willy Wonka. 1 hour and 45 minutes
March 16th "Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" (G) My favorite claymation duo returns in this hilarious feature length cartoon! 1 hour and 25 minutes
March 23rd "Napoleon Dynamite" (PG) Come check out this sweet flick about teens in Idaho. 1 hour 35 minutes
March 30th "The Muppet Movie" (G) The one that started them all, join Kermit and Fozzie on this cross-country adventure! 1 hour 35 minutes
See you there!
All movies start at 4p.m. but you can drop in whenever you would like! Free popcorn and soda for those who stay for the movie :)
March 2nd "Bend It Like Beckham" (PG-13) A fantastic flick about soccer, friendship and making good choices. 1 hour and 42 minutes
March 9th "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (PG) Yup, the new version, with Johnny Depp as the eccentric Willy Wonka. 1 hour and 45 minutes
March 16th "Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" (G) My favorite claymation duo returns in this hilarious feature length cartoon! 1 hour and 25 minutes
March 23rd "Napoleon Dynamite" (PG) Come check out this sweet flick about teens in Idaho. 1 hour 35 minutes
March 30th "The Muppet Movie" (G) The one that started them all, join Kermit and Fozzie on this cross-country adventure! 1 hour 35 minutes
See you there!
Friday, February 17, 2006
New YA books!
We have set up a table in the Teen area for new Young Adult Books.
Come on in and check out one of these titles:
Every Man for Himself: Ten Short Stories About Being a Guy edited by Nancy Mercado.
This title includes stories from:
Paul Acampora
Edward Averett
Ron Koertge
David Levithan
David Lubar
Walter Dean Myers
Rene Saldana, jr.
Craig Thompson
Terry Trueman
Mo Willems
Help Wanted by Gary Soto
Under the Jolly Roger by L.A. Meyer
Another in the series of "Bloody Jack Adventures"
Full Service by Will Weaver
Peeps by Scott Westerfeld
Abarat: Days of Magic, Nights of War by Clive Barker
The Faery Reel: Tales From the Twilight Realm edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling
Eyes of the Emporer by Graham Salisbury
We have more new books on the way so keep your eyes out!
Come on in and check out one of these titles:
Every Man for Himself: Ten Short Stories About Being a Guy edited by Nancy Mercado.
This title includes stories from:
Paul Acampora
Edward Averett
Ron Koertge
David Levithan
David Lubar
Walter Dean Myers
Rene Saldana, jr.
Craig Thompson
Terry Trueman
Mo Willems
Help Wanted by Gary Soto
Under the Jolly Roger by L.A. Meyer
Another in the series of "Bloody Jack Adventures"
Full Service by Will Weaver
Peeps by Scott Westerfeld
Abarat: Days of Magic, Nights of War by Clive Barker
The Faery Reel: Tales From the Twilight Realm edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling
Eyes of the Emporer by Graham Salisbury
We have more new books on the way so keep your eyes out!
Teen Movies Reminder Part 2!
Thanks to everyone who made it to the library to watch "Cool Runnings" with that rainy weather yesterday!
Next Thursday, February 23rd, we will watch "Miracle" (PG) the true story of the 1980 USA Olympic Hockey Team. This is an exciting, action-packed, awesome movie!
Join us for the movie and snacks. We start at 4p.m. but feel free to drop in when you can!
See you there!
Next Thursday, February 23rd, we will watch "Miracle" (PG) the true story of the 1980 USA Olympic Hockey Team. This is an exciting, action-packed, awesome movie!
Join us for the movie and snacks. We start at 4p.m. but feel free to drop in when you can!
See you there!
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Teen Movies Reminder
This Thursday, February 16th, we will watch "Cool Runnings" (PG) at 4p.m.
We will provide a snack and something to drink.
Join us to watch this movie about the Jamaican bobsledding team. And don't forget to check out the Olympic bobsledding events going on in Torino!
See you Thursday!
We will provide a snack and something to drink.
Join us to watch this movie about the Jamaican bobsledding team. And don't forget to check out the Olympic bobsledding events going on in Torino!
See you Thursday!
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Winter Olympic Movies
In the spirit of the winter games join us to watch movies about the Jamaican Bobsledding Team and the 1980 USA Hockey Team.
On Thursday, February 16th, we will be watching "Cool Runnings" (PG) from 4p.m. to 6p.m. and on Thursday, February 23rd, we will see "Miracle" (PG) from 4p.m. to about 6:15p.m.
We will provide a snack and beverages! See you there!
On Thursday, February 16th, we will be watching "Cool Runnings" (PG) from 4p.m. to 6p.m. and on Thursday, February 23rd, we will see "Miracle" (PG) from 4p.m. to about 6:15p.m.
We will provide a snack and beverages! See you there!
Monday, February 06, 2006
Reading Raves for March 2006
Our book discussion group for teens will be reading Neil Shusterman's Dark Side of Nowhere for the March 8th discussion.
This is the story of 14 year old Jason, who faces an identity crisis after discovering that he is the son of aliens who stayed on Earth following a botched invasion mission.
If you want to find out what happens contact Debbie at: child2@cdpl.lib.in.us, call the library at 765-362-2242 ext. 115 or drop by anytime. We provide you with a copy of the book to read!
Reading Raves meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 4p.m. to 5p.m. Join us!
This is the story of 14 year old Jason, who faces an identity crisis after discovering that he is the son of aliens who stayed on Earth following a botched invasion mission.
If you want to find out what happens contact Debbie at: child2@cdpl.lib.in.us, call the library at 765-362-2242 ext. 115 or drop by anytime. We provide you with a copy of the book to read!
Reading Raves meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 4p.m. to 5p.m. Join us!
Monday, January 30, 2006
What would you like to see in the Young Adult Area?
Here is your opportunity to have input into what goes into your area of the library!
Decorations?
Seating arrangement?
Programs?
Book and Magazine Suggestions?
Let your voice be heard! Email Kathy at: children@cdpl.lib.in.us or talk to me at the library. We'll put together some suggestion boxes, as well. You can always request books at Circulation (ask for one of the green cards) and we will do our best to meet your needs!
Decorations?
Seating arrangement?
Programs?
Book and Magazine Suggestions?
Let your voice be heard! Email Kathy at: children@cdpl.lib.in.us or talk to me at the library. We'll put together some suggestion boxes, as well. You can always request books at Circulation (ask for one of the green cards) and we will do our best to meet your needs!
Saturday, January 28, 2006
What's coming in February 2006
Interested in being part of a book discussion group? Join the fun with Debbie and the Reading Raves. We meet the second Wednesday of the month from 4p.m. to 5p.m. Drop by the library, call us (362-2242 ext. 115) or email Debbie at: child2@cdpl.lib.in.us for more info!
We will begin watching movies on Thursdays from 4p.m. to 6p.m. February will be Winter Olympic themed movies. We welcome your ideas and will consider suggestions for future Thursday afternoons. We will provide snacks and beverages. Hope to see you there!
We will begin watching movies on Thursdays from 4p.m. to 6p.m. February will be Winter Olympic themed movies. We welcome your ideas and will consider suggestions for future Thursday afternoons. We will provide snacks and beverages. Hope to see you there!
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