Teen Page

Posted Saturday, October 04, 2008

TAG (Teen Advisory Group) Meeting 10/9

Calling all teens! You can make a difference today (OK, on Thursday 10/9)! Join the Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.), a group devoted to making sure the Reading Public Library is always a teen-friendly place!

The meeting this Thursday (10/9) starts at 7:00 p.m. and your input will affect how we:
  • buy books, movies and music;
  • plan teen programs;
  • furnish and decorate the Teen Spot;
  • ... and more!
Refreshments served (always!) and time spend working with T.A.G. count as community service and volunteer hours. Interested but can't make it? E-mail rdgteen@noblenet.org with your name, telephone, e-mail address and we'll add you to the list!

Posted Monday, September 29, 2008

Now Open Sunday!

Do you ever have that panicked feeling on a Sunday afternoon? "My homework's due tomorrow and I couldn't get to the library yesterday!" - groan, moan and more. For your convenience the Library will be open on Sundays 2-5 p.m. starting Sunday, October 5. These hours will be available from October to May. *

The library is a great place to meet for group projects, research that NHD topic or catch up on some quiet study (or napping!). Hope to see you there!

*Excluding holiday weekends

Posted Monday, September 08, 2008

Coming Soon!

These hot new titles will soon be available at the library! Click to reserve a copy (you will need your library card # and PIN), call 781-944-0840 or e-mail us at rdgteen@noblenet.org.



Brisingr
(Christopher Paolini)





Melting Stones
(Tamora Pierce)




Identical
(Ellen Hopkins)

If you liked "Twilight" ...

Have you been looking for those Stephenie Meyer books only to find they are all checked out? Be sure to put your name on a waiting list for those titles, but don't forget about all the other books in the library - there's a wide selection of similar books for both 'tweens and teens! This list is also available in the drop-down selection of "Booklists" under "Check it out!" in our sidebar.

Posted Friday, September 05, 2008

Samurai Girl (Book and TV Serie)

Don't miss new miniseries Samurai Girl on ABC Family. Based on the book series by Carrie Asai, the books tell the story of Heaven Kogo, who as a baby was the lone survivor of a plane crash and was adopted by the wealthy Kogo family. At age nineteen, she is arranged to marry Teddy Yukemura, but her wedding is crashed by a ninja that kills her brother. She escapes to find out her lavish life and family isn't what she thought it was and must train under her brother friend, Hiro, the ways of the samurai to protect herself and loved ones.

Book 1: The Book of the Sword

Book 2: The Book of Shadow
Book 3: The Book of Pearl
Book 4: The Book of Wind
Book 5: The Book of Flame
Book 6: The Book of Heart

New Stuff @ the Teen Spot!

Looking for something new to read? Check out the hottest new books, CD's and graphic novels now available in the Teen Spot @ the Reading Public Library.


Posted Monday, August 11, 2008

LOL 2008 Summary

What a fun summer! We had 171 students read 683 books. The earned over 200 prizes and we raffled of over 20 more!

Teens had the opportunity to watch three movies, make 4 different crafts, and plenty of chances to "DDR the Night Away" and use our cool Wii system (including Guitar Hero III and Wii Olympics).

We hope you all had as much fun as we did!

Outrageous Olympics Pictures!

We had a fabulous time at our "Outrageous Olympics" party on August 7. With almost 30 participants, there was lots of JELLO, bubble gum, shaving cream and ice cream!

Click here to see a slide show of photos from the event!

Posted Thursday, July 31, 2008

REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW!

Want to suck JELLO, stomp shaving cream and wrap toilet paper? Register your team now for the Outrageous Olympics (August 7).

You need to have a team of 3-5 students willing to go for the gold and get messy! To register your team, email us at rdgteen@noblenet.org.

Sign-up TODAY!

Outrageous Olympics & Ice Cream (Teens)

Thursday, August 7, 2008 (6:30-8:00 pm)

LOL: Summer Reading Finale! Get together a team to participate in our OUTRAGEOUS OLYMPICS (events involve JELLO, shaving cream and toilet paper), or just come enjoy watching the fun and eating ice cream.

Also, we will be awarding prizes from the FUNNY FOTO CONTEST at 7:30 p.m. - all are welcome!

Posted Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Teen Crafternoon: Bottle Cap Crafts

Tuesday August 5, 2008 (1:00 PM to 2:00 pm)

Recycle all those old metal bottle caps! Using some basic tools and some teeny embellishments, teens (entering grades 6-12) can transform this old trash into wearable earrings, bracelets and charms.

This is a FREE event!

Posted Friday, July 25, 2008

Pictures from Teen Tie Dyeing

We had a terrific time dyeing everything from pillowcases to hats. Kids designed patterns from bull's eyes to scrunches. Rumor has it that the results were AMAZING! View our slideshow of pictures from the event!

Flick Slideshow

Posted Thursday, July 24, 2008

Photos from our "Crazy Cakes"

Take a look at the some of the terrific creations we made during our "Crazy Cake Decorating" craft on Tuesday, July 22.

Flickr Slideshow

Wii Gaming Night for Teens

Thursday July 31, 2008 (7:00 PM to 8:30 PM)

Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to play some Wii! We have four controllers and some new games to play. Bring some friends and try out:

  • Mario Kart
  • WarioWare: Smooth Moves
  • Super Monkey Ball
  • Mario & Sonic Olympics

... and more! Don't like these? Make a suggestion for new games or bring your own!

Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Tuesday Teen Flicks: Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Tuesday July 29, 2008 (1:00 PM to 3:00 pm)

Looking for a cool place to watch a BIG SCREEN movie? Join us for some giggles and guffaws as we watch FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF.

Description:
John Hughes' magical comedy about how playing hooky for a single day can produce a lifetime's worth of adventure. Matthew Broderick is Ferris, a guy who knows the value of a day off. (Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Grey, Rated PG-13; 103 minutes; 1986)

This is a FREE event and refreshments will be served.