The Buzz

Don't miss the programs this week just for teens in grades 6-12:

Wednesday, February 21, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.--AFTERNOON CAFE

Wednesday, February 21, from 6-7:00 p.m.--NOT YA MAMA'S BOOK CLUB

Thursday, February 22, from 5-8:00 p.m.--TNT FOR TEENS FEATURING GLORY ROAD
Join us for the movie and free drinks and pizza! We'll also announce the winner in our candy contest.

We had 20 teens at the Cool Crafting event last Thursday. The Mardi Gras masks were awesome! Everyone had a chance to decorate a mask and pick out some colorful beads to wear. We hope to post a picture or two from this program on this blog, so check back soon!

JITA has renamed our monthly craft program. The new name is Craft Central, so watch for it next month.

What's Happening February 12-16

Tuesday, Februrary 13th: JITA Meeting (John's Island Teen Advisors) from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Febrary 14th: Afternoon Cafe (with a special Valentine's Day treat and prize drawings!) from 3:30-5:30 p.m. It is also Library Lover's Day!

Thursday, February 15th: Cool Crafting from 3:00-4:30 p.m. We'll be decorating Mardi Gras masks as suggested by our JITA members! Thanks, JITA!

I'm Hooked!

OK, I admit it. I'm hooked on a trilogy by Scott Westerfeld: Uglies, Pretties, and Specials. I had a teen friend (thanks, Chaisson!) recommend the first book, Uglies, and I couldn't wait to read the next one after I finished the first. In fact, I'm reading the second one, Pretties, now. The trilogy's main female character, Tally, lives in a society where everyone is considered ugly until they are 16 and get a operation to turn them into a Pretty. Fifteen-year old Tally meets Shay, a girl who shares her birthday. But, Shay doesn't want to become a Pretty. Shay runs away before her 16th birthday to join the Smokies, a group of Uglies who live in the wilderness without much technology. I don't want to tell you too much more of the plot and possibly spoil the books for you. However, if you like gadgetry, engaging questions, betrayal, scifi, or suspense, you'll want to read these books. Come see me at the library if you want to know more!

Ms. Nancy

Join Your Friends at Afternoon Cafe

Hello, Teens! Afternoon Cafe continues during the month of February 2007. Every Wednesday afternoon from 3:30-5:30 p.m. enjoy snacks and drinks while playing board games and cards, working on a jigsaw puzzle, and listening to music with your friends. The Afternoon Cafe on February 14th will include a special treat for all. See ya at Afternoon Cafe!

Book Club and a Movie, Superman Returns!

Don't miss this month's Not YA Mama's Book Club on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 from 6-7 p.m. All teens are welcome to attend--there's no required reading--just share what you've read with other members.

The teen movie this month is Superman Returns. Join us for the movie and enjoy free pizza and drinks provided by the Friends of the Library. The movie starts at 4:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

Teen Programs for January 8-14, 2007

Happy New Year! Don't miss these teen programs next week:

JITA (John's Island Teen Advisors) Meeting on Tuesday, 1/9/07, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Afternoon Cafe on Wednesday, 1/10/07, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Scarf It Up! craft program on Thursday, 1/11/07, from 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Teens in grades 6-12 are all invited to attend these programs! Call the library at (843) 559-1945 if you want additional information concerning these programs or post your comments and questions here!

Ms. Nancy's Most Recent Read

I wanted to share with everyone a book that I just read, Twilight, written by Stephenie Meyer and published in 2005. This novel brings a very human side to the dark, bloody world of vampires. Bella Swan moves to the town of Forks, Washington, and feels a strange attraction to Edward Cullen, a fellow student and mysterious member of a local prominent family. As Bella learns more about Edward, she decides she wants to be with him forever. Edward constantly struggles with keeping Bella safe from himself and his "family." I liked this book so much that I'm now reading the sequel, New Moon. If you like intense (but not too scary) and suspenseful stories, check out Twilight.

Feel free to post your comments about this book or any other than you're read.