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The Hunger Games Series!

Last fall when I was preparing my presentations for Teen Read Week, I came across the book Catching Fire . I did not think much of it as I added it to the list of books to talk about in the schools I was visiting. Then Teen Read Week came and my visits...

Published Fri, Aug 08 2011 9:09 am by KickinLibrarian@evpl

Filed under: fiction, reviews, books, teens, summer reading program, teen fiction

Laser Light Photography for Teens

Laser Light Photography for Teens In 1949, LIFE photographer Gjon Mili visited the artist Pablo Picasso in the south of France. He showed Picasso some images of ice skaters with lights fixed to their skates. The skaters were photographed in a darkened...

Published Thu, Aug 08 2011 12:22 pm by smackdaisley@evpl

Filed under: art, teens, photography, programs

Teen Facebook Page

Hey Teens! Stay connected with the latest teen news and events on the EVPL Teen Scene! Hang out with friends, surf the Net, check out some of the hottest new books or DVDs, or come to one of our many free events. Check out the EVPL Teen Scene- our teen...

Published Tue, Apr 04 2011 8:29 am by KickinLibrarian@evpl

Filed under: teen zone, teens, teen fiction

Interested in poetry?

Then the Poetry Writer’s Workshop is for you! Instructor Shawna Rodenberg, local poet and Creative Writing MFA candidate, will lead this two part workshop on poetry. Participants will explore traditional poetry styles and forms and learn techniques...

Published Wed, Jan 01 2011 9:36 am by SeeJaneRead@evpl

Filed under: teens, adults, writing, poetry, workshop

Hate List by Jennifer Brown

Junior year is drawing to a close when Valerie's boyfriend, Nick, comes to school one morning and begins to shoot people in the Commons. At the end of the shooting spree, six people are dead and many are wounded, including Valerie. Within hours the...

Published Mon, Jan 01 2011 6:27 pm by KickinLibrarian@evpl

Filed under: central library, fiction, reviews, teen zone, books, teens, high school, teen fiction

Teen Gaming Night

DDR? Rock Band? Had a long day at school and looking for something fun to do? Check out Teen Gaming Night @ Central! Tuesday, January 11 from 6:00-7:30pm. Join us for a fun night of gaming, food, and fun!

Published Sun, Jan 01 2011 3:19 pm by KickinLibrarian@evpl

Filed under: teen zone, events, guitar hero, teens

Learn to Speak German!

Join instructor Hollan Staker in this dynamic German course! This class will cover pronunciation, basic vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and cultural points. The ample activities and exercises and use of multimedia supplements will provide participants...

Published Tue, Dec 12 2010 2:39 pm by SeeJaneRead@evpl

Filed under: central library, events, teens, Education, Cultural, German, adults

Attention Tweens and Teens! Reader's Theatre @ EVPL!

Calling all Tweens and Teens! EVPL Reader's Theatre! Ever dreamed about writing your own script? Do you have a flair for the stage? If you are looking for something to do over Winter Break, this program is just for you! Join librarians in the first...

Published Wed, Dec 12 2010 10:49 am by KickinLibrarian@evpl

Filed under: teen zone, events, teens, families

Teen Art Show @ Central's Teen Zone

Teen Art Show @ Central's Library Teen Zone Monday, November 29 through Friday, December 17 Teens can turn in drawings and photographs at the PMC Information Desk between November 29 and December 17 for a chance to win the EVPL Teen Art Contest! The...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2010 7:15 pm by KickinLibrarian@evpl

Filed under: teen zone, art, teens, high school

Celebrate Teen Read Week Oct. 17-23

**The Teen Read Week Contest will end Sunday, October 31 at 5pm. Make sure you vote on the Teens' Top Ten in Central's Teen Zone.** Books with Beat @ EVPL! October 17-23. Stop by the Teen Zone at Central Library during Teen Read Week and check...

Published Sat, Oct 10 2010 11:50 am by KickinLibrarian@evpl

Filed under: central library, fiction, teen zone, books, contest, events, werewolves, vampires, teens, urban, high school, Yalsa list

Summer Adventures: How to Build a House by Dana Reinhardt

Harper Evans is 17, and just lost her best friend and stepsister when their parents divorced. Anxious to get away from all the drama and heartache, she volunteers for a summer of community service, building homes in Tennessee, in a town devastated by...

Published Tue, Jun 06 2010 7:42 pm by kiya@evpl

Filed under: teens, Dana Reinhardt, families, community service

It's a Disaster!

Susan Beth Pfeffer wasn't getting any writing done. The author of many books for children and teens just couldn't think of anything interesting to write. And then one afternoon she watched an old movie on cable. Meteor , with Sean Connery and...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2010 10:57 am by kiya@evpl

Filed under: hurricane, teens, disasters, asteroid

But what happens AFTER happily ever after?

Jordan Sonnenblick's new book, After Ever After , explores that question. Jeffrey is in 8 th grade, and doing pretty well, considering that he is a survivor of childhood leukemia. Even though he's glad to be alive, his life now has some added...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2010 10:42 am by kiya@evpl

Filed under: death and dying, teens, Jordan Sonnenblick

Religion and Fiction

I'm teaching World Religions to Middle-schoolers at church this year, and as I plan out the year, I'm looking for novels dealing with the religions we are studying. I find that a story helps the kids be more interested in the religion, and to...

Published Sat, Dec 12 2009 11:59 am by kiya@evpl

Filed under: fiction, teens, religion

Fall YA reads

Being a teenager means having to deal with a lot of changes. Whether it is at home, in school, with friends, or a boyfriend/girlfriend, sometimes it is nice to come across a book that you can relate to and makes you feel like you're not alone in your...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2009 10:57 am by KickinLibrarian@evpl

Filed under: fiction, reviews, teens, high school, Sara Zarr

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