Breaking Dawn buttons!
Guess what just arrived at the library?? Breaking Dawn buttons! Just ask and I’ll give you one. (another benefit of reading the blog! free stuff!)
Filed under book announcements | Comment (0)Nick and Norah!
Remember when we reviewed Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist?
It’s now being made into a movie, with Michael Cera! Check it out:Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Angus, Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging FANS!
Check it out!! http://www.angusthongsmovie.com/intl/uk/
Filed under books into movies | Comment (0)Wii! July 18 in Wellington
Wellington Teens!
Ever wanted a chance to show your grandma how Wii bowling works? Babysitting your five year old cousin this summer and looking for something you will BOTH like? Friday July 18 at 2:00 we are holding family Wii games in Wellington. Drop in and join us. Free!
Google me!
Do you use Google.com?
How about Google.ca?
Is there even a difference?
Google is unique among search engines in that it has different interfaces for more than 115 different countries! Many of these countries have multiple language choices for people to use, and some allow users to search only websites that originated in their country. It’s really quite neat.
If you ever find yourself doing a project on, say, the irish potato famine, you could go to Google Ireland, and search only the pages from Ireland. That way you might get a more authentic perspective.
If you want to know which countries or languages Google operates in, check out this link: http://c.asselin.free.fr/french/googleworldwide.htm
Filed under cool links | Comment (0)The Shakeress by Kimberley Heuston
The Shakeress by Kimberley Heuston has both an interesting plot and characters you can relate to. This story would definitely appeal to anyone who has ever wondered how other teens see God, or what life was like for a young woman in the society of 1800’s America.
The basic plot — Naomi’s parents and youngest brother die in a fire and, after a stint with unwelcoming relatives, she and her remaining three siblings end up in a Shaker community. After four years there, Naomi decides it’s time to leave, and heads to Vermont to start a medical practice. There she meets and falls in love with a nice young man. The conclusion, however, is not what you might expect as Naomi undergoes a transformation of faith near the end of the story.
I really loved the way that Naomi had to use her own faith in God to make her way through the tough decisions she needed to make. It shows the reader an interesting perspective on how one young woman tries to live her life under God the best way she knows how. She has to try a few different approaches, but ultimately she finds her path.
This book could easily have been preachy, but it wasn’t. The plot and narrative is such that you can read the book and appreciate the action. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it is still an interesting and enjoyable read.
Filed under book reviews Christian, book reviews: historical fiction, books for girls: reviews | Comment (0)what to do this summer…
Looking for something to do this summer? The Library’s got a bunch of stuff happening for teens!
1. ART SHOW
You know by now that the library displays teen art. Did you know you can have your work displayed? Bring in acrylic art, pastel, collage, digital work, or sculpture. Any medium is accepted - we’ll display it all! Stop in for more details or just bring in your artwork & have the opportunity for your work to be judged by artist Bay Woodyard.
2. Book Reviews!
Write a book review about ANY book you read (or any book you HAVE read) and get volunteer credit. We’re also offering (in Picton Branch only) the opportunity to record yourself talking about a book and get volunteer hours!
3. Fun events including papermaking, body art, and special effects makeup! Pick up the calendar or check peclibrary.org for specific details. More info will be on the blog and our facebook page, so stop by! (facebook: Teen Room)
New book: Guiness World Records Gamer’s Edition!
NEW BOOK!
Ever get in a fight with a friend over what’s the “longest running comic based on a video game”, most successful singing game series”, “fastest time to complete a level in Halo” or any other video game trivia? Find the answers and a lot more (254 pages more!) new and interesting facts about the games you love playing in this book!
Cool government site!
I know, most government websites are kind of boring.. but check this out http://www.onzone.ca/english/government/
games, videos and more!
Filed under cool links | Comment (0)City of Ember info!
This is pretty cool. Some info from Amber Baynor
Official Ambassador to the City of Ember movie!
Two of the pictures below are completely exclusive!
One: Click Here
Lina Mayfleet (Saoirse Ronan, Atonement) with the “Instructions of Egress” that unlocks the mystery to finding a way out of the City of Ember.
Two: Click Here
Gives you a good idea about the set design– Martin Laing (Titanic, Pearl Harbor) really give the movie an epic and unique post-apocalyptic aesthetic. Another tidbit, it was filmed in a former paint hall in Belfast, Ireland’s Titanic Quarter. Other filming sites included Englands, Romania, Prague and Berlin.
Three: Click Here
Bill Murray plays Mayor Cole; i’m really looking forward to his work in this film! He has such great comic timing, and i’m sure he’ll do well to make this film good for all audiences, young and old.
Also, some other great features to point out is the screenwriter, Caroline Thompson. She adapted the original book by Jeanne Duprau, and has written other notable screenplays such as The Nightmare Before Christmas and Edward Scissorhands.
Definitely check out the official website for the trailer.
