Teen Scene

Are You Interested?

2012-01-12T17:28:00.002-05:00

The youth services librarian, Miss Renee is currently planning the library's summer reading program. Yes it is January, but such a program takes a lot of work. Miss Renee is currently working on an idea that would involve teens and kids alike in the promoting of the summer program.

Here is her idea. She would like to create a movie or a commercial that advertises the summer reading program. A small skit that could be burned to disk and passed out among the schools. It would provide a backdrop to her elementary school visits and be a way to reach the middle and high school students. Plust it could be placed on the local cable channel as a promotional video. It sounds like a great idea.

It will required a lot of work. And Miss Renee is hoping that teens and kids will want to help. There is the creation of a skit, set, costumes, casting, filming and editing and so much more.

Book Talk

2012-01-12T17:26:00.001-05:00

When You Reach Me

by Rebecca Stead

Join Miranda as she retells a year of life in New York City - life at school, working at a sandwich shop and at home with her family. This is a tale of friendships, of mystery and even some magic. Its Newbery Medal was well-deserved for this clever read was filled with surprises!

Review by Jeanelle W.

Don't Miss This Event

2011-12-08T15:18:00.000-05:00

Teen Thoughts

2011-12-08T15:16:00.000-05:00

Thoughts for you....by you!

"I have some advice. I may sound crazy, but here goes.....

At some point, you're going to have to read Shakespeare, Dickens, Hemingway or Twain. And while you're defining vocabulary words, filling in worksheets and writing essays about various symbolic interpretations, you might be forgetting something. That is to read for the pleasure of it! That's right - I said read to enjoy classic literature. All you really might care about is that upcoming test, but these works were written to entertain. The characters want you to join them - they want you to laugh with them and cry with them. They want you to use the words on the page as a portal to enter their three-dimensional world and be there next to them throughout their journeys. Don't let you analysis crush the magic of literature or your love of reading."

Thoughts by Jeanelle W.

age 15

Book Talk

2011-12-08T15:11:00.000-05:00

The Alchemyst: the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel

By Michael Scott

Sophie and Josh expect to spend their summer working and hanging out. Neither expected to spend their summer running from magical evils, befriending a 700 year old Alchemyst, while chasing a book. This is an action packed mystical adventure you can't miss.

The Teen Review

2011-11-03T15:40:00.002-04:00

by Jeanelle W.

Read any good books lately? Or want to see if anyone else has? Then check out Auburn Library's new "Teen Review," a book review section on the Auburn Library website. You can quickly make an account, review your favorite books with a few fascinating sentences and eith keep it to yourself or publicize it for the work to see! How do you get to this great new feature? Just go to the teen section of http://www.auburnlibrary.org/ and click ont he link. Or visit the online teen newsletter and find the link from there. Thanks and have fun reviewing and chatting about good 'ol books! :)

Advisory Board: An Interview

2011-11-03T15:34:00.000-04:00

What is an advisory board?
It is a group composed of kids ages 10 and up who have an interest in what is happening at the library for their age group.
What does an advisory board do?
We discuss programming, teen space, selection of books, movies and music. We plan events, work on publicity and fundraising. Some of our members actively work on this newsletter.
Why should someone join?
It's a great place to meet others who are interested in books and share your input. It's a way to have your voice heard about what you want at the library. Plus every time you attend a meeting you earn volunteer credits to be used for shcool, honor societies, scouts and it looks good on a college application.
What are meeting like?
They're like family meetings - or a discussion group, though we do have an agenda with points to discuss.

Our next meeting is December 7 at 5:00. We look forward to seeing you!

Book Talk

2011-11-03T15:29:00.000-04:00

The Grimm Legacy

By Polly Shulman

Elizabeth works at the New York Circulating Materials Depository - a library of things. She's eager to gain access tothe Special Grimm Collection which contains magical items need a special deposit for circulation. But when some items go missing, it's up to Elizabeth and her new friends to find out what's going on. This is a great read - imaginative and fun. If only our library had a special collection like this.

PICTURE THIS @ your library

2011-10-06T11:46:00.000-04:00

Teen read week is coming October 16-22 and it's all about images. Whether you enjoy reading comics, graphic novels or that huge novel by your bed, libraries are celebrating in pictures. The Auburn Library is asking that if you have a favorite picture of you reading - send us a copy and we'll post it on our media wall. If you like you can also participate in our Book Poster Contest. Tell everyone whey they should read your favorite book. Contest details can be picked up at the library or on the website. So break out those graphic novels, find your favorite movie based on a book and get your read on.

A Message from the Furniture

2011-10-06T11:42:00.000-04:00

By Jeanelle W.

Hi there! I'm Otto the Ottoman and wow do I have something to tell YOU! For years I was locked up in the Auburn Public Library's garage, when all of a sudden...whoosh...I was dragged outside and tossed into a dumpster. Me, Otto, trash?? But luckily, I was rescued - rescued from the depths of the dumpster by my dumpster-diving hero, Miss Renee, the youth services librarian! After being pampered with a thorough cleaning solution scrub-down (massage-style, of course), I am now a proud part of the new furniture in the young adult section of the Auburn Library! Now I really hope you'll come visit me. All those years in the garage were lonely and now I get to see people and books and...it's all so exciting! So please come on down. I am your chair, I am your table and I am your footrest. So grab a book, put your feet up (on me!) and get comfortable at the Auburn Library!

Book Talk

2011-10-06T11:35:00.000-04:00

Uglies

by Scott Westerfeld

Scott Westerfeld creates a futuristic world in his novel The Uglies, where everyone gets cosmetic surgery at age 16 to become a standardized version of "pretty." The ones that don't buy into the conformity make Uglies startlingly thought-provoking, raising questions for our present society and for ourselves.

Review by Jeanelle W.

October is National Graphic Novel Month

2011-09-09T14:26:00.001-04:00

In celebration of National Graphic Novel month we are taking a poll. Tell us who is your favorite Graphic Novel Character by taking the poll on the left.

To further celebrate we will be showing a movie based on the character who wins this poll.

So set your mouse to clicking - and pick the National Graphic Novel October movie winner.

COMFY FURNITURE

2011-08-26T17:05:00.000-04:00

Have you ever sat in the young adult section and wished there was something more comfortable to sit in. Tired of the old table and chairs that were offered. Well be despondant no more. The library has updated the seating in the young adult area. Yes there is still a table and the straight chairs for homework, but there are also two much more comfortable chairs to sit in plus an ottoman that can be used as another seat, for your books or even your feet. So make sure you stop by, sit down and take a load off. Changes are coming and chairs are hopefully only the beginning.

teen space - table & chairs

The "new" comfy chairs

Teen Newsletter Feature

2011-08-22T16:24:00.001-04:00

In order to let you know what is happening at the library we will be putting out a monthly newsletter. We are currently looking for individuals who are interested in contributing artwork, book reviews, games, article or wish to be part of the editorial staff. The newletter will also have this online component in which we will try to replicate the paper version. If you are interested please contact Miss Renee, the Youth Services Librarian at rbichan@cwmars.org or by calling the library at 508-832-7790. If you particularily wish to be part of the editorial staff, it is recommended that you try to make it to the Advisory Board Meeting held Wednesday, September 7 at 5:00pm.

Newsletter Title Search

2011-08-22T16:23:00.001-04:00

We're looking for a name for our new teen newsletter. We will be selecting a title on Wednesday, September 7 at our Advisory Board Meeting. If you have a suggestion and can not make the meeting please email Miss Renee at rbichan@cwmars.org remember to make the subject teen newsletter title contest.

Book Talk

2011-08-22T16:12:00.000-04:00

Virals

By Kathy Reichs
Tory and her friends were just trying to have a good time. But when they uncover a corpse and rescue a dog from a lab things change. Suddenly they have super powers. Can they discover the links between the lab and the corpse before they become science subjects themselves? This book was fantastic. If you like suspense, action and adventure then this is a title you should check out.