TeenScene @ WPL

“Gahh! All the good books are checked out!”

Posted on July 9th, 2010 by Becky.
Categories: All posts, Books.

Do you ever come to the library to get that book your friends keep telling you about, or to re-read a favorite title, only to find that it’s checked out? Never fear! Librarians love to hear what you like to read and then recommend titles you may not know. See below for some fresh options for favorite titles:

If you like Percy Jackson

If you like Twilight

If you like The Hunger Games

If you like Wimpy Kid

If you like Harry Potter

If you like Alex Rider

Know any that I’ve missed? Leave ‘em in the comments!

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Percy Jackson Party TOMORROW!

Posted on July 8th, 2010 by Becky.
Categories: All posts, Books, Events.

Calling all Percy Jackson fans! There are only a few spots left for our Percy Jackson Party, tomorrow from 2-3 pm at the library! Ages 8-15 should register in advance; older participants, let me know if you want to volunteer.

Special guests The Royal Arts Fencing Academy will be here for a demonstration and your personal sword fighting lesson! You may come dressed as your favorite Greek god or goddess, Titan or monster (which will surely make for some great pictures ) There will also be games, crafts, and more! Hope to see you there!

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Book Nerd Paradise

Posted on July 1st, 2010 by Becky.
Categories: All posts, Books, Events, Guest blogger, Movies.

Happy July, everyone! I know I’ve been posting a lot of videos lately, but I couldn’t resist sharing this one, brought to my attention by alert reader novelwriter65. It’s from author John Green’s trip to the American Library Association annual conference (and if you know librarians Marisa and Robin, ask if they got to see him!).

If you <3 John Green, either before or after watching this video, check out some of his books from the library! 

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows TRAILER!

Posted on June 30th, 2010 by Becky.
Categories: All posts, Books, Movies.

I’ll admit it: I squealed a LOT when watching this. I also think I need to re-read the book to prepare. If you’re in the same boat, reserve your library copy here!

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Pretty Little Liars

Posted on June 24th, 2010 by Becky.
Categories: All posts, Books, Movies.

Anyone seen Pretty Little Liars on ABC Family yet? I’m sure that’s why all of the books are getting waiting lists. Reserve yours now!

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The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod

Posted on April 29th, 2010 by Becky.
Categories: All posts, Books.

A bunch of you have told me to check out The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, the book series in which middle schooler (and then high schooler) Vlad has to deal with the regular school drama on top of being half-vampire (his dad was a vampire and his mom a human, but both of them died before they could tell him what to expect).

In the first book, Eighth Grade Bites, the new substitute English teacher, Mr. Otis, seems awfully close to exposing Vlad’s vampire past. Eeek! Have you read these books? What do you think?

Eleventh Grade Burns just came out, and Twelfth Grade Kills will be here in September, but you can reserve it now!

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Wonderful newness! Wimpy Kid 5, Mockingjay, Rick Riordan

Posted on April 20th, 2010 by Becky.
Categories: All posts, Books.

There are a lot of anxiously-awaited new books coming out this year, and a few of them are now available to reserve at WPL! Get your name on the list early!

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (the final book of the Hunger Games, to be released in August)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 5 (to be released in November 2010)

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan (first in a new series, The Kane Chronicles)

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The smallest library in the world?

Posted on April 15th, 2010 by Becky.
Categories: All posts, Books, Guest blogger, Random Fun.

Teen volunteer novelwriter saw this post online and shared it with us:

As both books and classic red phone booths are becoming a thing of the past, a village in Somerset, England has merged the two rare commodities.

The bright red old phone booth was purchased for just 1 pound and remodeled as the smallest library in the world. Residents line up to swap their already read books for new ones left by other patrons. Over 100 books and a variety of movies and music CDs are available at this tiny library.

What do you think? Would you visit this phone booth if it was your only library? Would you like a tiny library like this right around the corner from your house?  

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Book Spine Poetry

Posted on April 12th, 2010 by Becky.
Categories: All posts, Books, Words & Writing.

Stop by the Teen Center to see April’s book display for National Poetry Month: Book Spine Poetry!

Read the spines as lines of a poem and see if you can put together a story in your mind. You can even build your own when you are here!

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“Mockingjay” will conclude Hunger Games Trilogy

Posted on April 9th, 2010 by Becky.
Categories: All posts, Books.

This may be old news, but I wanted to share this article with its exciting revelations: the third book in the Hunger Games Trilogy now has a title (Mockingjay), a cover design (see above), and a release date (August 24, will you ever get here soon enough?!). I am trying not to think about it. I don’t think I can wait. Dang, now I can’t stop thinking about it.

If you haven’t started this incredible sci-fi series about a girl who battles her role in a reality TV show where players play to the death while the citizens and government watch for entertainment, you’re missing out! Check out The Hunger Games and its sequel Catching Fire, and you’ll be impatiently awaiting August 24 as well!

I’ll post again when the book is available to reserve at the library.

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Numbers by Rachel Ward

Posted on April 8th, 2010 by Becky.
Categories: All posts, Books, Movies.

I *love* book trailers, and here is a great one for the new book Numbers by Rachel Ward. Reserve it now!

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Going on an adventure

Posted on September 1st, 2009 by Becky.
Categories: All posts, Books.

Hey everyone! I’m going on an adventure to Europe and won’t be posting for a couple weeks. Hooray for travel!! Have you ever been on any cool trips that you remember fondly, or do you have some places on your wish list? I don’t get to travel as much as I’d like to, but that is where the wonder of Armchair Travel comes in. What’s Armchair Travel, you ask? All you need is a comfy chair, preferably some snacks (though they are not entirely necessary), and, most importantly, some books to take you away!

Check out these exciting going-on-an-adventure titles:

The great call of China by Cynthea Liu – In the latest installment of the S.A.S.S. series (Students Across the Seven Seas), teen Cece travels to China to find out about her roots, her birth parents, and maybe a little romance.

13 little blue envelopes by Maureen Johnson - When seventeen-year-old Ginny receives a packet of mysterious envelopes from her favorite aunt, she leaves New Jersey to criss-cross Europe on a sort of scavenger hunt that transforms her life.

Whirligig by Paul Fleischman – While traveling to each corner of the country to build a whirligig in memory of the girl whose death he causes, sixteen-year-old Brian finds forgiveness and atonement.

Want more? Click here!

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Speak Up for Your Library!

Posted on June 22nd, 2009 by Becky.
Categories: All posts, Books, Homework Help, Web sites to watch.

This year’s Summer Reading Program theme is all about expressing yourself. With the proposed cuts to library funding, now is the time to make your voice heard!

What does the library mean to you? A safe place to hang out after school? Somewhere you can go for help with your homework? Your only source for new books? The first place you could access the Internet?

Let your local legislators know how important the library is to you! Email Governor Strickland today, or contact the following state representatives to share your thoughts. You can make a difference!

Not sure what to write? Check out this sample letter.

Senator Bill Harris, President of the Senate
614-466-8086

Senator David Goodman, 3rd District
614-466-8064

Representative Kevin Bacon, 21st District
614-466-6030

Representative Marian Harris, 19th District
614-466-4847

Representative Nancy Garland, 20th District
614-644-6002

Representative Kris Jordan, 2nd District
614-644-6711

For more information on the budget proposal, please refer to this article from Library Journal, or the Save Ohio Libraries website.

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Summer Reading 2009 is almost here!

Posted on May 26th, 2009 by Becky.
Categories: All posts, Books, Events, Movies.

Check out our homemade video promo for the 2009 Summer Reading Program, made for you with love by the WPL Youth Librarians! Got a hankering to make your own? Be sure to pick up info on Kick-off Day, Thursday, June 11. You’ll have a chance to register for summer reading, get a sign-up prize, work on some cool activities (including appearing in your own “Boogie Heads” video) and find out about our “Starring You! Movie Maker” workshops and movie showing night. You won’t want to miss it! See you on June 11th!

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Book Trailer – Gone by Michael Grant

Posted on May 25th, 2009 by Becky.
Categories: All posts, Books, Movies.

Check out this creepy book trailer for the book Gone. What if one day, everyone over the age of 14 was just…gone?

Interested? Find it at the Library!

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