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Celebrate Teen Read Week!
This year's theme celebrates Books with Bite.
For the month of October we are highlighting "edgy titles". See below:50 Banned Books for Teens
Twighlight Read-Alikes
Edgy Books
What should I read next?Read whatever you want, it does not have to be an "edgy title".Write a short review (3 or four sentences) and submit it by clicking on the Books with Bite banner above. Earn a Dunkin Donuts gift card for every review submitted! Come on, it's soooo easy and you know you can't resist those donuts!
Night Bites
In celebration of YALSA's Teen Read Week™ Books with Bite, readergirlz is excited to present Night Bites, a series of online live chats with an epic lineup of published authors! The five themed chats will take place at the rgz MySpace group forum, October 13-17, 2008, 6:00 pm PST/9:00 pm EST.
Teens' Top Ten
Where Teens Choose the Winners!
Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year! If you read nominated books throughout the year, you'll be ready to vote for your favorites during Teen Read Week, October 12 - 18, 2008. Cast your vote by clicking the "Voice Your Choice" button.In the meantime, check out these titles today so you can read and make an informed choice.
Are you eligible to vote in the upcoming
Presidential Election?www.youthvoteMA.org
DECLARE YOURSELF
CHOOSE OR LOSEElections..... the American Way
Back by popular demand!
Chess Club for Young Adults
at the East Longmeadow Library
Chess Club for young adult chess enthusiasts will begin on Wednesday, October 1, 2008. The club will be led by Mr. Haven Williams who will provide chess instruction. This club will meet twice a month on Wednesdays, October through April. A schedule of club dates will be provided at the first meeting on October 1st and are also posted below. The club is divided into two sessions; the first session for teens (ages 13 – 18) will meet from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. The second session for tweens (ages 9 – 13) will meet from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Chess club meets in the library's community room. Teens and tweens who are interested in learning and playing chess should call the library to register. Teens should call the Library Information Desk at (413) 525-5400, x158 and tweens should call the Children’s Room at x156.Chess Club dates: Wednesdays - October 1 & 15, November 5 & 19, December 3 & 17, January 7 & 21, February 4 & 18, March 4 &18, April 1 & 15.
Teen Reading Blog
Learning Express Library
An interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorials designed to help library patrons succeed on academic or licensing tests, with immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and individualized analysis.This is a great way to practice for the SAT! Your library card is your password.
Once you join, each day we will email you a portion of a book that takes about five minutes to read. By the end of the week you will have read the first two to three chapters. If you like the book, check the library catalog for availability. If not, the next book will start on the following Monday. Check it out!
Search the Digital Catalog to download for your enjoyment free audio books, ebooks and videos. All you need is your library card, a computer and an internet connection. Returns are automatic, there are no late fees and the Digital Catalog is always available.
NoveList is an online readers' advisory service that helps you find new books based on books you've read or topics in which you are interested.
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