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.

The Holiday Break is Here!

Today is the last day of school before the Christmas break for Charleston County students! Happy holidays to all! The library will be closed on December 24, 25, and 26. We will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27. We will also be closed on January 1.

Check back soon for a posting of all the teen events in January. Start the new year off right by attending teen programs at your library! And remember--we're always here to help you with your school assignments and leisure reading.

Teens Get Crafty

We had 16 teens creating book floss bookmarks at the craft program on December 7th. Many were making bookmarks to give as gifts to family and friends. Everyone had wonderful designs and lots of fun! We hope to see you at the craft program in January when we design and create our own scarfs!

Teen Events for December 11th-15th

We hope to see you at these events:

JITA (John's Island Teen Advisors) Meeting
Tuesday, December 12 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
If you love the library and would like more input into the programs and services for teens, then join us at this informational meeting about JITA. All interested teens are welcome!

Afternoon Cafe
Wednesday, December 13 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Don't miss the last Afternoon Cafe this year! Hang out with your friends after school, play games, sing karaoke, and have fun! We'll have free refreshments compliments of the Friends of the Library.

Not Ya Mama's Book Club, Wednesday
Wednesday, December 13 from 6-7:00 p.m.
Stay after Afternoon Cafe and share your favorite books with Ms. Donna and your friends in our book club that's all the rage! No membership is required and there's no required reading list. Snacks will be provided.

TNT for Teens Featuring Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest
Thursday, December 14 from 4:30-8:00 p.m.
Shiver me timbers! Capt. Jack Sparrow is docking at John's Island Regional Library. Join Jack, Will, Elizabeth, and the ghostly Davey Jones in their search for the Dead Man's Chest. Get a movie form from the Reference Desk, fill it out, and earn your free ticket to this blockbuster movie! Then bring your ticket to the movie for a special treat, Matey! Don't forget the FREE PIZZA!!

Check out the Teen Scene bulletin board at the library for teen news, library programs, and the current Teen Trivia question. Answer the question correctly to win candy!

Floss Is Not Just for Teeth!

Join us on Thursday, December 7, 2006, at 3:00-4:30 p.m. as we create book floss bookmarks. It's a fun and easy craft using a variety of "floss" (waxed cotton cord, hemp cord, ribbon, plastic cord) and hip beads. Bookmarks are just not made of paper anymore! These make great gifts for family and friends.