Saturday August 13, 2011
10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Meeting Room
Holy Theme Day, Batman! If you just LOVE to HATE The Joker, then hang out at the library from 10-4:30 for a whole day of big screen time showing Batman v. Joker. Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to watch both animated and live action adventures of our favorite DC hero.
The viewing will include selections from the animated series, a full length animated movie from the ‘Batman Beyond’ era, as well as the 2008 live action flick – all feature battles and adventures of the Caped Crusader and his evil nemesis – THE JOKER!
For a complete list of titles and times, please visit or contact the library. PLEASE NOTE: some of these videos are rated PG-13.
Light refreshments will be served throughout the day.
This is a free event funded by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
Read your summer reading titles on a Nook!
We have 3 Nook E-Readers all loaded up with a selection of 19 Reading Memorial High School summer reading titles. Any Reading resident 18 or older may check out a Nook for up to two weeks, after signing an E-Reader agreement. Come into the library, call 781-942-6703, or email to pick up or reserve an E-Reader!
Thursday August 4, 2011 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Conference Room
Teens are invited to join us in making some cool and creative greeting cards. One option will be to make and embellish some adorable purse shaped cards – just perfect if someone you know has a birthday coming up or you just want to make something special for your BFF.
Not into greeting cards? Perhaps you’d like take some ordinary bookmarks and turn them into awesome bookmarks or an amazing box.
The possibilities are endless. Refreshments will be served.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Reading Public Library
Here are some photos from our July 5 “House of Cards Competition.” We learned that the type of cards used REALLY makes a difference on your success in building with playing cards AND that you really need a lot of perseverance and patience!
Enthusiasm by Polly Shulman Rating: Worth My Time Reviewed by Gabrielle (Teen Reviewer)
Julie Lefkowitz’ best friend, Ashleigh Rossi, is an enthusiast. She is
always obsessed with something. Ashleigh’s newest craze is the Jane Austen novel “Pride and Prejudice”,and as always, she drags Julie into this obsession. Ashleigh decides that she wants to find true love like the “Pride and Prejudice” characters, so she and Julie crash a formal dance at an all-boys school. There, they meet Ned and Grandison, and instantly develop crushes. But is it true love?
A Child Called “It” by David Pelzer Rating: Most Excellent Reviewed by Bobby (Teen Reviewer)
In my opinion, A Child Called “It” was the MOST inspirational book I have ever read in my entire life. It is about a young boy named Dave who lives a completely normal and happy life until he is about four years old. However, he will eventually go through one of the worst child abuse cases in Californian history.
I highly recommend this book if you want a very touching and inspirational read. Dave’s courage to survive is amazing and whenever I think I cannot do something, I think of what Dave overcame and then I realize I can do it. You will not regret reading this book, and once you start you will not be able to finish.
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Rating: Worth My Time Reviewed by Bobby (Teen Reviewer)
The Outsiders by S.E Hinton is an action-packed book with filled lots of
drama. The main character, Ponyboy Curtis, is a fourteen year old kid who lives with his two older brothers after his parents passed away in a car accident. They are part of the “Greaser Gang” who are financially and socially disadvantaged kids whose rivals are the “socs” the rich kids from the West Side.
After many encounters with the Socs, Ponyboy gets jumped by them and Johnny is forced to stab one of the Socs named Bob to save Ponyboys life. From here, they have to flee the town and get involved in a lot more trouble with no guidance at all. If you enjoy action filled books with lots of drama you should look into reading The Outsiders as it can be hard to put down once you start.
Christopher John Francis Boone is an autistic teenager who has a superbly logical brain. Being Autistic, he relates very well to animals but has virtually no understanding of human emotions. In addition, he despises being touched and everyday interactions have little meaning to him.
Christopher’s life drastically changes once his neighbors dog is killed and he is
blamed for the killing. Christopher has an obsession with Sherlock Holmes, and in awe of Sherlock, Christopher attempts to find the real killer of the dog.
I personally thought this book read started off slowly but finished a lot faster and stronger. If you are looking for a touching comedy, this book is right for you.
The Pearl by John Steinbeck Rating: Worth My Time Reviewed by Bobby (Teen Reviewer)
Kino is a pearl diver who lives in La Paz. One day his son Coyotito gets
stung by a scorpion and there family unfortunately does not have enough money to pay the town doctor to cure him. The family is forced to wait it out and see if Coyotito will ever get better. Kino goes diving that day and he finds a very valuable and very expensive pearl that he knows will change his life.
Once the doctor hears of the pearl found by Kino, he treats Coyotito because he knows they are a wealthy family now. Kino’s wife Juana tells Kino to get rid of the pearl because it will bring evil and death to their family. That night Juana takes the Pearl and tries to throw it in the sea but Kino stops her and decides to beat her.
Eventually, they travel to the city to sell the pearl Coyotito is killed by travelers trying to steal the pearl. Kino heads back to La Paz to throw the pearl into the sea as it has brought death and destruction the their family. This book is a very quick read and if you are interested in a quick tragic book, this would be a good read for you.
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis Rating: Just OK Reviewed by Bobby (Teen Reviewer)
In the Book Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis there is a young boy named Bud. Bud’s mother has passed away and he does not have an idea of who his father is. He is currently living in an orphanage and his Mother left him one clue about his father. He has a flyer for a jazz band: Herman E Calloway and the Dusky Devastators of the Great Depression.
It is Buds mission to find Herman E Calloway and the Dusky Devastators. If you are into a sad book that is somewhat funny and is very fun to read in your free time, I recommend this book for you.
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