Back to School

Posted on August 10, 2009 by No Shadow

School is starting in just a few days. Why not start the school year out right by using the Homework Help Website that’s linked to the Teen Scene website. Do you have your school shopping done? What is the new trend of clothing this fall, what is the newest music topic, newest actor or actress, new TV show to keep up on? Please don’t forget to come visit your local library branch to find out about new and exciting activities that are happening this fall.

Who knows what kind of knowledge or adventure you will run into while visiting the library. Like BlogBook 2009 by Barbara Larmon Failing, Does your local branch have a Teen Advisory Board (TAB), and don’t forget to check out the First Friday’s Schedule at Central. Looking forward to see some new friends and touching base with some old friends – Why not do it at the library?

Here are some books to get your school year off to a good start:

A Strange Day by Damon Hurd TEEN 741.5 HUR

Bifocal by Deborah Ellis & Eric Walters TEEN FIC ELL

And three by John Green, all with the call number TEEN FIC GRE:

Looking for Alaska

An Abundance of Katherines

Paper Towns

Blogbook 2009: Loulane Lambert’s Lists for Life

Posted on June 1, 2009 by No Shadow

Want to try reading in a new way? Do you like blogs? Well, you are reading this one so the answer is probably yes. Barbara Larmon Failing, an author and educator is trying something new called Blogbook 2009. Starting June 1st she will post a new part of her book Loulane Lambert’s Lists for Life each day that will continue until it is complete.

You’re probably wondering what this Loulane Lambert’s List for Life is all about. It’s the story of a fourteen-year-old who has recently lost her father, is dealing with a new step-family and is about to start high school in a new town. She also is an aspiring artiste. What will happen to her and how will she spend her summer?

If you want to follow along just check out the Teen Scene everyday starting June 1st until the entire blog is completed.

Graduation!

Posted on May 18, 2009 by No Shadow

Finally!!! You have worked hard and played hard to make it to graduation day. No more bells and lockers. High School will soon be in the past and a new future awaits you. Friends and classmates will be scattering in different directions. It is a fun, exciting, and memorable time. Enjoy it while it lasts! There will be speeches, reminiscing, and lots of parties to attend.

Writing graduation speeches can be excruciating. You can find inspiration at the library. There are books that have sample speeches and other pointers for addressing your peers and all the family that is watching. Once all the speeches, parties, and tears are shed you will have to look forward, but you will always have the memories. It’s time for a fresh start. Looking back one day it won’t seem quite so bad. You might even miss it.

Can’t Hardly Wait DVD CAN