Chocolate Taste-Off

Teens created chocolate, ate it, played games and won more candy!

And they participated in a taste test to pick their favorite candy bar. The candy bars were unwrapped and cut into pieces so they didn't know the names of the candy they were tasting. But most thought the favorite would be 100 Grand...

Guess again.....

The favorite!!

Teens @ the Library: Upcoming Programs

CHOCOLATE TASTE-OFF--Thursday, Feb. 18 @ 4

Make your own chocolate candy, judge your favorite, play games to win candy & more!

GAMEFEST--Wed. Feb. 24 @ 3

Play a variety of PlayStation & Wii games, compete in tournaments for prizes; snacks provided!

SNACK & PLAN--Mon. March 1 @ 5--Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.)

Members of T.A.B. and those wishing to join will eat, play games, and plan programs. Earn volunteer hours!

LEARN, CREATE, SHARE: TEEN TECH WEEK--March 8-13

Celebrate all week by playing online trivia. A new game every day. Win a prize for every game you play!

DUCT TAPE MANIA--Tues. & Wed. March 9 $ 10 @ 4

A variety of colors of tape will be on hand to make duct tape creations. All materials--and snacks--will be provided.

VIDEO IT!--Thurs. March 18 @ 4

Brainstorm a concept, write a script, cast & shoot a (very) short film. The video can be about the library or a favorite book--a book trailer. Bring your ideas & get ready to shoot!

GAMEFEST--Mon. March 22 & Wed. March 31 @ 3

Play a variety of PlayStation & Wii games. Those who wish may compete in tournaments for prizes. Food & pop, too!

The Compound by S.A. Bodeen

Imagine being a survivor after a nuclear holocoust. You survived because your father is a billionaire and he built a luxurious compound to save his family in the event of an attack. The attack came. Your father got you and your mother sisters down into the compound--to safety. But where is your twin brother? Your grandmother? Your dog? Your cat? They didn't make it. But you all have everything you need for the next 15 years. Because that's how long you have to stay in the compound. It won't be safe to leave before then. And you can't. There's a huge steel door and only you dad knows the code to open it. But then after 6 years something has gone wrong with the food supply. But that's ok becuase your dad has a contingent plan. Your mom's been having babies. Your dad calls them "the supplements" and they never leave the room with the yellow door. You've never met them. You don't want to because you know what they are for. But then you connect to the Internet. The Internet! There's not supposed to be any Internet anymore! How could there be? And it's what your dad has told you. If your dad has been lying about that, what else is he lying about?

reviewed by Linda

Fat Kid Rules the World by K.L. Going

The fat kid in Fat Kid Rules the World by K.L. Going is Troy. He's about to commit suicide by jumping in front of a commuter train at the subway station. Then a skinny kid named Kurt calls up to him from the floor. Kurt is a homeless drug user who is also a great musician and very sick. He wants Troy to be the drummer in his new band. Together, maybe, they can help each other...

reviewed by Linda

Games Unplugged, Gocks & More

On Jan. 21 teens played Jeopardy, Lingo, Jenga, and some fairly disgusting Fear Factor games...

Earlier in January they made 'gocks', sock puppets with distinctive personalities...



Join the fun every month:

• 1st Monday: T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board) @ 5: Play games, eat, plan programs & more all while earning volunteer time!
• 2nd Tues. & Wed. @ 4: Crafting Mania
• 3rd Thursday@ 4: Program--in Feb. it's a Chocolate Taste-Off with lots of different chocolate, games, candy to make & candy to win!
• Last Wed. 3-5: Gamefest--play Wii & PlayStation games, enjoy snacks, compete in tournaments for prizes!

January @ the Library

SNACK & PLAN

Mon. Jan. 4 @ 5pm

Members of T.A.B., Teen Advisory Board, and those wishing to join (12-17 years of age) will eat, play games, & plan programs while earning volunteer hours.

CRAFTING MANIA: GOCKS (11 & older)

Tues. & Wed. Jan. 12 & 13 @ 3:30

Create a goth puppet or other kind that reflects your personality, emotions, or maybe just all the materials that will be available. All supllies & snacks will be provided.

GAMES UNPLUGGED

Thurs. Jan. 21 @ 3

Play game show style games, including Fear Factor, Pasword, Lingo, & Jeopardy. Enjou pizza & pop, too! 11 & older

GAMEFEST

Wed. Jan. 27 @ 3

Play a wide variety of PlayStation & Wii games. Food & pop will be provided. 11 & older

Teens Recommend...

These titles were recommended by teens during Teen Read Week. Click on the link to learn more about each book. Request the ones you want & we will send it to your library of choice.

Devil's Kiss by Chadda Sarwat
15-year-old Billi SanGreal has grown up knowing that being a member of the Knights of Templar puts her in danger. If she is to save London from catastrophe, she must make sacrifices greater than she imagined.
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
When Bella moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets alluring Edward, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Called "Freakin' sweet" by our reviewer.
Impossible by Nancy Werlin
Lucy discovers her family is under an ancient curse by an evil elfin prince. In order to break the curse, she must perform 3 impossible tasks before her daughter is born in order to save them both. Our reviewer says, "It has major twists in it. This book is about that anything is possible."