Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Teen Advisory Board Outing


The Teen Advisory Board visited Barnes and Noble on Friday, March 22, to buy books for the children's and teen departments at the library.  This event was open to Advisory Board Members only.  The kids had a lot of fun and bought a total of 111 books for the library.

Book Talk

The Scorpio Races
Maggie Stiefvater
An interesting take on the myth of the water horse.  Every November on the Island of Thisby only the bravest race the water horses.  It is a deadly race.  Sean Kendrick is a returning champion, his skills with the water horses is almost otherworldly.  Puck Connolly never meant to race but to save her house and family she has no choice.  These two characters who are so different come to work together to paint a beautiful picture about life and fate.  It's a breath-taking story you shouldn't miss.
~from the Teen Review

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

How Do We Come Up with this Stuff

Lock-ins, trips to the movies, crafts, Halloween parties, angry bird events - have you ever wondered how the library comes up with these program ideas?  Many of these programs come from kids just like you.  The Teen Advisory Board works with the Youth Services Librarian, Miss Renee, to create a variety of events for you.  Sometimes Miss Renee suggests the ideas and the Board members give their opinion and sometimes they give their ideas to Miss Renee and she tells whether an event will work.  Do you have some great ideas?  Come to a Teen Advisory Board meeting and find out what it's all about and share your ideas there.    Meetings are held at 6:00 pm every 4th Tuesday of each month.  Please come and join us.

Book Talk

Amber House
by Kelly Moore

A wonderfully haunting book about the past and present.  While exploring her family ancestral home, Sarah begins having visions of the past.  Slowly she comes to discover that there are many secrets hidden in this home.  But when her visions begin to see and speak to her, Sarah begins to feel that there is a presence that threatens the person she holds most dear, her little brother Sam.  It was a fantastic book that I couldn't put down.  Wonderfully written with just the right amount of mystery.
~taken from the Teen Review.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Don't Miss Our Special Event


Falconer Julie Ann Collier will be visiting with her feathered friends to teach teens about the Medieval sport of falconry.  Thought to be the sport of kings, this partnership between bird and man has fascinated many throughout history.  Ms. Collier will bring some of her birds to demonstrate the characteristics of these particular hunting birds.  She will also discuss the lifestyle behind falconry and the sport's ultimate decline.  It's a fascinating look at history and at a relationship that is generally wary by nature.  You don't want to miss this event!  Please note that this event is sponsored by the Auburn Cultural Council and is a one time only event coming February 20.  Don't forget to tell your friends.

Book Talk


Legend

Marie Lu

Set in a dystopian United States where the West is the "Republic" at war with its neighbors, "Legend" by Marie Lu is an action-packed tale that keeps you reading!  I loved how the story switched perspectives from fifteen-year-old Day (a wanted criminal living in the slums) to fifteen-year-old June (a military detective).  They are supposed to be enemies.  And they are ... that is until they meet each other and are forced to reassess their notions of this dystopian world and the people in it.
~Jeanelle W. 
(from the Teen Review)