Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Music
Last night I attended the John Mayer concert in the Mullins Center at UMass Amherst. It was fabulous!!! John Mayer is an extremely talented, Grammy-Award winning musician and an amazing guitar player. You can check out his site at www.johnmayer.com! The library has a couple of John Mayer CD's: Heavier Things, 2003 and Continuum, 2006. John Mayer's CD's are only two of the hundred's of music CD's we have at the library. The collection includes Rock, Pop, Country, Show-tunes, Classical, Hip-Hop, Jazz, New Age and R&B. Check them out for your listening enjoyment!
Friday, February 16, 2007
New on the Bookshelf!
Snow has fallen, it's cold outside and February vacation is here! Make yourself some hot chocolate and curl up with a good book! The following titles are new to the TeenZone @ CPL. Check them out:
Diva: A Novel by Alex Flinn Grades 7+
Despite her mother's objections, sixteen-year-old Caitlin determines to pursue her dream of becoming an opera singer by attending a performing arts school in Miami.
Romeo's Ex: Rosaline's Story by Lisa Fiedler Grades 7+
In a story based on the Shakespeare play, sixteen-year-old Roseline, who is studying to be a healer, becomes romantically entangled with the Montague family even as her beloved young cousin, Juliet Capulet, defies the family feud to secretly marry Romeo.
The Real Question by Adrian Fogelin Grades 7+
Fisher Brown, a sixteen-year-old over-achiever, is on the verge of academic burnout when he impulsively decides to stop cramming for the SATs for one weekend and accompany his ne'er-do-well neighbor to an out-of-town job repairing a roof.
Avielle of Rhia by Dia Calhoun Grades 8+
Taught to hate and fear the heritage that sets her apart from most people of the kindgom, fifteen-year-old Princess Avielle of Rhia must finally embrace the magic of her Dredonian ancestors to save the very people who scorn her.
Tyrell by Coe Booth Grades 9+
Fifteen-year-old Tyrell, who is living in a Bronx homeless shelter with his spaced-out mother and his younger brother, tries to avoid temptation so he does not end up in jail like his father.
Throwing Stones by Kristi Collier Grades 5+
In 1923, in Pierre, Indiana, fourteen-year-old Andy realizes a dream when he makes the high school basketball team, but when an accident keeps him from playing, he ventures into journalism and begins to understand the meaning of sportsmanship.
Raider's Night by Robert Libsyte Grades 9+
Matt Rydeck, co-captain of his high school football team, endures a traumatic season as he witnesses the rape of a rookie player by teammates and grapples with his own use of performance-enhancing drugs.
A Friend at Midnight by Caroline Cooney Grades 6+
After rescuing her younger brother abandoned at a busy airport by their divorced father, fifteen-year-old Lily finds her faith in God sorely tested as she struggles to rescue herself from the bitterness and anger she feels.
Diva: A Novel by Alex Flinn Grades 7+
Despite her mother's objections, sixteen-year-old Caitlin determines to pursue her dream of becoming an opera singer by attending a performing arts school in Miami.
Romeo's Ex: Rosaline's Story by Lisa Fiedler Grades 7+
In a story based on the Shakespeare play, sixteen-year-old Roseline, who is studying to be a healer, becomes romantically entangled with the Montague family even as her beloved young cousin, Juliet Capulet, defies the family feud to secretly marry Romeo.
The Real Question by Adrian Fogelin Grades 7+
Fisher Brown, a sixteen-year-old over-achiever, is on the verge of academic burnout when he impulsively decides to stop cramming for the SATs for one weekend and accompany his ne'er-do-well neighbor to an out-of-town job repairing a roof.
Avielle of Rhia by Dia Calhoun Grades 8+
Taught to hate and fear the heritage that sets her apart from most people of the kindgom, fifteen-year-old Princess Avielle of Rhia must finally embrace the magic of her Dredonian ancestors to save the very people who scorn her.
Tyrell by Coe Booth Grades 9+
Fifteen-year-old Tyrell, who is living in a Bronx homeless shelter with his spaced-out mother and his younger brother, tries to avoid temptation so he does not end up in jail like his father.
Throwing Stones by Kristi Collier Grades 5+
In 1923, in Pierre, Indiana, fourteen-year-old Andy realizes a dream when he makes the high school basketball team, but when an accident keeps him from playing, he ventures into journalism and begins to understand the meaning of sportsmanship.
Raider's Night by Robert Libsyte Grades 9+
Matt Rydeck, co-captain of his high school football team, endures a traumatic season as he witnesses the rape of a rookie player by teammates and grapples with his own use of performance-enhancing drugs.
A Friend at Midnight by Caroline Cooney Grades 6+
After rescuing her younger brother abandoned at a busy airport by their divorced father, fifteen-year-old Lily finds her faith in God sorely tested as she struggles to rescue herself from the bitterness and anger she feels.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Anime Club
Konnichi-wa otaku!! Do you know what this means? It means "Hello Anime fans!" in Japanese. The next meeting of the Chelmsford Public Library Anime Club meets February 13th from 4-5 p.m. Stop by to watch some anime and sample some Pocky and Ramune. Anime is Japanese animation! You will just have to come by to find out what Pocky and Ramune are! I think that the Anime Club needs a name and a symbol or mascot. Do you have any ideas? The library Anime Club meets the second Tuesday of each month from 4-5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Volunteer Fair
Are you interested in accumulating community service hours for National Honor Society or to enhance your college applications or resume? We have just the thing for you! Come to the Volunteer Fair on Saturday, March 17, 2007 from noon-2:00 p.m. Speak to a representative or pick up some brochures. The volunteer fair is open to all ages, but we are especially interested in providing a showcase of local volunteer opportunities available for our teen population.
For more information call 978-256-5521, ext. 109, or email kcryanhic@mvlc.org, or call Teen Services 978 256-5521 x126 or email rbarricelli@mvlc.org.
For more information call 978-256-5521, ext. 109, or email kcryanhic@mvlc.org, or call Teen Services 978 256-5521 x126 or email rbarricelli@mvlc.org.
February Vacation @ CPL
What are you doing for February vacation? Come inside from the cold and enjoy the following:
Knitting for Tweens and Teens
February 21, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Knitting for Tweens and TeensFebruary 21, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Ages 11- 18
Sign up at Reference Desk.
978 256-5521 x3
Learn how to knit a fashionable scarf! Materials will be provided and refreshments served!
Limited to 20.
Games Galore!
February 22, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
February 22, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Ages 11-18
Drop in!
Join us for an afternoon of board game fun! Bring your own or play some of the games provided by the library! Refreshments served!
Printz Awards
The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature.
The 2007 award winner is:
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang.
The 2007 honor books are:
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation; v. 1: The Pox Party by M.T. Anderson
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
Surrender by Sonya Hartnett
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
The 2007 award winner is:
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang.
The 2007 honor books are:
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation; v. 1: The Pox Party by M.T. Anderson
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
Surrender by Sonya Hartnett
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
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