Chill out and CR@SH!

Friday, August 8th @ 4pm.

We will have a Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournament on the Wii -- come to play or just hang out. There will be cool crafts and snacks too!

Have a new game? Bring it with you! (nothing M rated, please)

Book Reviews by Teen Readers

Flawless by Sara Shepard
Rating: 5 bugs
"This book was the bomb like tick, tick. I recommend the whole series." Anonymous

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Rating: 5 bugs
"The book is brilliantly written and I thought it is interesting how a terrible crime is told through the eyes of 2 children." Ryan D.

Tears of Tiger by Sharon M. Draper
Rating: 5 bugs
"This book gets 5 bugs because it is such a down to Earth book. Everything written in this book is capable of happening if real life. It shows how teens also have many things to face." Anonymous

Summer Reading Weekly Raffle Winner!

Congratulations to Temoria Mughal for winning a $15 gift certificate to Dunkin Donuts! Way to go Temoria!

Want to win cool prizes? Sign up for the Summer Reading program at the library!

The Latent Powers of Dylan Fontaine by April Lurie

Since Dylan’s mom split with his art instructor, his doctor dad is spending more time at the hospital with patients and his older brother Randy is spending more time stoned with his band. Dylan is trying to keep himself together and his family intact, but it seems that drama he can’t control is constantly making it hard for him to do so. Like when he gets arrested when someone mistakes him for his brother and slips him a bag of pot. Or when his best friend Angie decides to film his every move for a short film she is making. Or when the varsity basketball coach he is trying to impress is led to believe Dylan is a criminal cross-dresser.

Dylan finally decides to take a few risks in life since playing it safe has not been working for him. Spontaneity seems to suit him; he is getting closer to Angie and his musical and artistic talents are improving. But, Dylan’s life is not empty of drama for long. Can Dylan hold it together long enough to get the girl and save his family?

This story is full of laughs, and the reader will be rooting for Dylan all the way. His flaws, insecurities, and perseverance make him a realistic, admirable character.

Summer Reading Weekly Raffle Winner!

Congratulations to Khadijah King for winning a $15 gift certificate to Target! Way to go Khadijah!

Want to win cool prizes? Sign up for the Summer Reading club!

DKI Acting Academy

Do friends call you a drama queen or king? Do you like being the center of attention? Interested in becoming an actor?

Check out the Acting Academy for Teens. August 4 & 11 @ 4 pm. Sign up at the front desk.

Book Review -- Artichoke's Heart by Suzanne Supplee

Sixteen-year-old Rosie has always been overweight. Finally, after enduring years of consistent pestering from her nosy aunt and ridicule from her classmates, she resolves to lose the weight. It is not easy for her to stop her indulgences -- food was always there for her when her mother was not. But as Rosie sticks to her diet and exercise regime, she discovers a lot about herself, her mother, and their relationship. She also manages to find a true best friend, a boyfriend, and the guts to stand up to the "Bluebirds" -- the clique of girls who have made fun of her since third grade.

Rosie's character is honest and funny. Readers can easily relate to Rosie's insecurities, including the struggle with her body image and the relationship between her and her mother.

CR@SH recap!

Congratulations to AshleyVillanueva for winning the DDR tournament at CR@SH on July 11th!

Want to win a cool prize for playing video games?
Come compete at CR@SH on August 8th in the Super Smash Brothers tournament! Snacks and crafts too!

Week One Summer Reading Winner!

Congrats to Scott Kahl for winning a $15 Cold Stone Creamery gift card this week! Way to go Scott! Want to win cool prizes? Sign up for our summer reading club!

Ceepy Crawlers Winner!

Congratulations to Quentin McCauley for guessing the number of Creepy Crawler worms in the jar!

CR@SH

Crash

July 11 and August 8
4pm

Chill out and Cr@sh. Play videogames on our multiple systems. Make and take craft projects. Loads of food and fun!

Book Review - Violet on the Runway by Melissa Walker and Braless in Wonderland by Debbie Reed Fischer

Are you a fan of TV shows like America's Next Top Model?  Can't get enough of Teen Vogue?  Do you love fashion, glamour, and glitz?  Then try one of these great books -- similar but different stories about girls finding their way in the cutthroat modeling world.

First - the similarities.  Both girls, Violet in Violet on the Runway and Allee in Braless in Wonderland, never in a million years thought they had the looks to be a model.  Violet, super tall, lanky and plain, is stunned when a model scout discovers her while she is working her after school job at the local movie theater.  Allee can't stand models and thinks fashion is just for girly girls like her little sister Sabrina, and is discovered quite accidentally when escorting her to casting call.  But both girls are quickly absorbed into the modeling world - for Violet it is runway modeling in New York City, and for Allee it is commercial and print/catalog work in Miami.  Two very different cities, both filled with drama, backstabbing models and roommates and a great inside look into a captivating scene.

Try both books this summer (but if you have to pick just one - I liked Violet better)

Reviews by Teens

Temoria M. wrote the following about Deep and Dark and Dangerous by Mary Downing Hahn:
Rating - 4 out of 5 bugs
"I think so because like her other scary stories, this one was no less. It also kept the thrill and suspense of the characters and their actions going. You wanted to keep reading till the end."

Anonymous wrote the following about You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah by Fiona Rosenbloom:
Rating 3 out of 5 bugs
"Interesting book. Showed teen conflicts - like first crush and first kiss. Proved that friendship is way more important than a boy. 3 thumbs up!"

Summer Reading Club

Hey Everyone - Our summer programs are just getting started. Don't forget to sign up.

If you haven't already done so - sign up for the Summer Reading Club. You have the chance to win prizes and be invited to the End of Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party. You must submit at least 3 reviews to be invited to the party. Don't miss out - sign up at the front desk.

Wingspan Yoga for Teens

Wingspan Yoga for Teens
July 7 & 14th @
4:30pm

Join yoga instructor Julie Weiss to discover the many joys of yoga. Teens will build strength, flexibility, and self-confidence through yoga postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Yoga is fun, challenging, and helps you learn about the most important subject...You!

Please wear comfortable clothing, bring some water, and a yoga mat if you have your own. Extra mats will be available if you need to borrow.

Book Review - Kissing the Bee by Kathe Koja

Dana and Avra have been best friends throughout high school. As the end of senior year approaches, Dana and Avra are still inseparable, but they have an addition to their group -- Avra's boyfriend,Emil. Dana never told Avra that she was in love with Emil too, and it is becoming harder and harder for her to be around the two of them. Avra has plans to run away after prom to escape her insufferable parents, and it is assumed that Emil is going with her. But lately, it doesn't seem like Emil wants to leave town...or Dana. Avra always said if anything ever happened to her that Emil and Dana should carry on. Carry on what? Will Dana do the "right thing" like she always does? What is the "right thing"?

This was a great story and a quick read.