Hannah on December 29th, 2011

Hello, Most of you know that I (Hannah Berry) the teen librarian at the Main Library read a lot. Well I just checked my www.Goodreads.com account for this year and it says I have read 116 books in 2011. I’m in the middle of a few that I hope to finish before the 31st, but [...]

Continue reading about 116 books this year

Hannah on December 6th, 2011

For those who don’t know the series, this is book 4. Low down on book 1 (sorry if I spell some names wrong): Eragon grows up on a farm with his cousin and uncle and finds an egg in the woods which hatches into a dragon. Eragon becomes a dragon rider with the help of [...]

Continue reading about Inheristance (Eragon Series) by Christopher Paolini

Hannah on November 28th, 2011

                                            After my encounter with the wonderful author Tamora Pierce, I’ve been re-reading the Alanna series she wrote.  I have to say I love them now as much as I did then. I have [...]

Continue reading about Song of the Lioness Books

Hannah on November 9th, 2011

I grew up loving Tammy’s books! I started with Alana: The First Adventure and now 15 years later I’m starting her newest book Mastiff this weekend! I will fully admit to turning into a fan-girl from back when I first read Alana when I met her yesterday. It was so fantastic to meet one of [...]

Continue reading about Just met Tamora Pierce!!!!

Pat Schwartz on October 25th, 2011

Only 6 days left to help kids in need stay warm this winter. Drop off you new or gently used winter outerwear and/or accessories at any of the library’s locations and receive a coupon for a free book from the booksale or $2.00 off fines.Coupons expire Dec 31, 2011

Continue reading about Winter Warm Up

Pat Schwartz on October 25th, 2011

Over 9,000 teens voted 1. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare 2. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins 3. Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick 4. I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore 5. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa 6. Matched by Ally Condie 7. Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel by James Patterson 8. Paranormalcy by Kiersten White 9. [...]

Continue reading about Have you heard? The Teen Top Ten were announced last week!

Pat Schwartz on October 12th, 2011

The American Civil War started at 4:30a.m. on Friday, April 12, 1861 when Confederate General Pierre G. T. de Beauregard ordered the firing on Fort Sumter.

Continue reading about American Civil War facts

Hannah on February 28th, 2011

book vs movie I finished the book I am Number Four yesterday at 7:30pm and went to the 7:45pm showing of the movie the same night. By the time that John Smith got to his locker at school I counted over 25 differences from the book. This was only about the first 10 – 15 [...]

Continue reading about I am Number Four: Book vs Movie

Pat Schwartz on February 20th, 2011

From your Teen Librarians an original “story” The moon shone blue on the still waters while Janet read her story. Once upon a time Bob named a planet in the sky, but he argued with Sara about it. Sarah thought the planet, which Bob named Goober, did not look like a “Goober.” She wanted the [...]

Continue reading about One Liner Creative Writing

Pat Schwartz on February 5th, 2011

What did you do during the blizzard? Cleaning? Reading? Gaming? Something else? I have a surprize for the first 2 teen replies.

Continue reading about Blizzard 2011