Hey guys! I just wanted to give everyone a head's up that January's TAG! meeting is going to be super cool. We'll have new books, food (probably pizza unless someone tells me they want something different), a contest, and some rockin' music. Oh, and something to do with paint... but I'm not telling what. : )
We'll be in the Lake Room of the Beale Memorial Library, Tuesday, January 11th at 3:30 pm. It'll be lots of fun as we plan for the new year, so bring a friend and join us for an exciting time.
~Rachel
We'll be in the Lake Room of the Beale Memorial Library, Tuesday, January 11th at 3:30 pm. It'll be lots of fun as we plan for the new year, so bring a friend and join us for an exciting time.
~Rachel
Friday, 12/10 - Recycled Junk Jewelry. Jewelry for Steampunks & Junk Hounds @ 3:30 in the Lake Room
Tuesday, 12/14 - TAG! Teen Advisory Group meeting @ 3:30 in the Lake Room
Tuesday, 1/11 - TAG! Teen Advisory Group meeting @ 3:30 in the Lake Room
Tuesday, 1/18 - Get Hooked! Crochet for Beginners. Open to all ages. Bring your own work or come to learn @ 3:30 in the Lake Room.
-Rachel
This is just a quick reminder that the Kern County Library will be CLOSED Thursday thru Saturday (November 25th - 27th). Enjoy your holidays, eat lots of food, hang out with the family, and maybe squeeze in a little Black Friday shopping. :)
Cheers!
~Rachel
Unless you count the children stolen from their cribs in the night, and offered up as human sacrifices days later. This is the price the town pays for their safety. Once a year, a child is taken and something else, something unnatural, is left in its place. The replacement is fragile, and usually doesn't survive. Parents bury the replacement and provide a headstone with their child's name on it.
That's what should have happened to Malcolm Doyle. Well, the replacement of Malcolm, anyway.
Mackie hates what he is. He lives his life just trying to blend in, and it generally works until Tate's sister is taken. Tate is determined to get her sister back, and she suspects that Mackie might be able to help her. Now, Mackie has to decide if he is willing to risk everything for Tate, by confronting the very monsters who left Mackie to die in a stranger's crib. Or will he, like the rest of the people in Gentry, choose to let Tate's sister pay the price for their safety?
Witnessing her damaged body being pulled from the wreckage of her family's car is just the beginning. She listens as friends tell her it's okay to go, and as others tell her to stay. Intensely moving, this book explores the life that Mia had and what she has lost. If I Stay is a witty and fun book that manages to take a serious situation and turn it into a beautiful discovery. I highly recommend this book, and am looking forward to the sequel Where She Went which will be available April 2011. (Already available for requests!)
-Rachel
"I don't want to be a man," said Jace. "I want to be an angst-ridden teenager who can't confront his own inner demons and takes it out verbally on other people instead."
"Well," said Luke, "you're doing a fantastic job."
— Cassandra Clare, City of Ashes
"Well," said Luke, "you're doing a fantastic job."
— Cassandra Clare, City of Ashes
Hmm... sounds interesting, right? Well, one of the great perks of being a librarian is getting to read books BEFORE they come out. Recently, someone put the book Delirium by Lauren Oliver in my hands and I thought it looked pretty interesting. So I read it in like two days and needless to say it really got my attention. I'm not going to through any spoilers out, but trust me when I say get it! Get it now!
I realize this won't be out until February, but I just have a feeling that this is going to be a big hit, which generally means request lists out the wazoo. So get your name on the list now, and be one of the first few to have it (I've already ordered several copies for us). Now that you've heard my two cents, heed your librarian's advice. We are intelligent creatures. :)
~Rachel
Well, first, congratulations for making it this far! You are so close to graduating, moving out of your parents house, living on ramen noodles, oh yeah, and being broke...
So I thought I would share this wonderful little database the library just got. It's called TFS (Tuition Funding Sources) and it's made possible by the Pepsi-Cola
Company. They offer free college information, as well as info on how to get scholarships and other financial aid. If you are interested, you can check out the website from home at http://www.tuitionfundingsources.com/?library=KernCountyLib-CA. There's also a link on the Kern County Library home page.Anyway, just thought I'd let ya'll know about this great resource. Happy scholarship hunting! (Hope you find enough so you don't have eat ramen noodles!)
~Rachel
Your money-lovin librarian
Hah! October is here, and there's plenty going on in Bakersfield! Time to get busy and have some fun... you only get to live once. :)
10/15 - Literary Kern - The Art and Craft of Cover Design. Graphic artist Gene Stirm will show self-publishers how to create dazzling book covers. Tejon Room, 2nd floor @ 3:30pm
10/15 - The Make A Difference Tour at Rabobank Arena featuring Max Lucado, Third Day, Toby Mac and more...
10/15 - Blake Shelton in Concert at the Fox Theatre
10/16 - Condors vs. Las Vegas... Come out to Rabobank for the season opener! (I'll be there!)
10/19 - TAG! Teen Advisory Group, Lake Room, 1st floor @ 3:30pm
10/22 - Books with Beat! A playlist of book talks on the theme of music. Young adult event, Lake Room 1st floor @ 3:30pm
10/29 - Condors vs. Stockton
10/30 - Condors vs. Stockton
Then, of course this is the month for spooky Halloween stuff! Check out these seasonal delights...
The Chamber Haunted House - Open on the following dates: 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st.... Be sure to check out their website for a coupon for $2 off admission.
Talladega Frights - There's something for everyone here... Haunted house, check. Corn maze, check. Pumpkin patch, check, check, check. Yep, three super cool corn mazes! Check it out all month! 7 p.m. Oct. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31.
Okay, that's my list for now! I hope to see you around town! Oh and come by the library Halloween Weekend to see some cool costumes! I'll be dressing up... will you?
10/15 - Literary Kern - The Art and Craft of Cover Design. Graphic artist Gene Stirm will show self-publishers how to create dazzling book covers. Tejon Room, 2nd floor @ 3:30pm
10/15 - The Make A Difference Tour at Rabobank Arena featuring Max Lucado, Third Day, Toby Mac and more...
10/15 - Blake Shelton in Concert at the Fox Theatre
10/16 - Condors vs. Las Vegas... Come out to Rabobank for the season opener! (I'll be there!)
10/19 - TAG! Teen Advisory Group, Lake Room, 1st floor @ 3:30pm
10/22 - Books with Beat! A playlist of book talks on the theme of music. Young adult event, Lake Room 1st floor @ 3:30pm
10/29 - Condors vs. Stockton
10/30 - Condors vs. Stockton
Then, of course this is the month for spooky Halloween stuff! Check out these seasonal delights...
The Chamber Haunted House - Open on the following dates: 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st.... Be sure to check out their website for a coupon for $2 off admission.
Talladega Frights - There's something for everyone here... Haunted house, check. Corn maze, check. Pumpkin patch, check, check, check. Yep, three super cool corn mazes! Check it out all month! 7 p.m. Oct. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31.
Okay, that's my list for now! I hope to see you around town! Oh and come by the library Halloween Weekend to see some cool costumes! I'll be dressing up... will you?
It's time to Trick out your Textbook! Yep, you heard me... This afternoon we will be making book covers for that nasty school books, or really any book that you want to cover. I've got paper, glue, glitter, PUFF PAINT (a personal favorite), markers, stickers, and various other odds and ends.
I'm so excited about today's craftiness! Let's just say I'll have a book cover by the end of the day whether you guys show up or not! (BUT I hope you do because it will be more fun!)
Okay, so to recap, today, 3:30, in the Lake Room, Beale Memorial Library, creatively crafty covers!
-Rachel
Yep, that's right, I'm baaaaack! My eight week hiatus was nice, but I'm very happy to be back at the library. Now, I just need my teen people to come in and say hello! I'm sure I missed some fun, but now I'm ready to plan some new and exciting things for this coming school year.
Here's some fun stuff that's already scheduled for this month:
September 11th: Kings, Queens, Knights & Pawns - Young and old are invited to learn the royal game of chess. In the auditorium @ 11:00 am.
September 17th: TAG! Teen Advisory Group Meeting. Lake Room, 1st Floor @ 3:30pm.
September 22nd: Battle at the Beale - Afterschool Prep for the Battle of the Books, 2011. Grades 4-8. In the auditorium @ 3:30pm.
September 24th: Trick Out Your Textbook - Book covers for teens. Lake Room, 1st floor @ 3:30 pm.
Oh, and I know you need something to read when those mean teachers make you sit quietly, so drop by and check out some of our exciting new books! Hope to see you all soon!
-Rachel
Here's some fun stuff that's already scheduled for this month:
September 11th: Kings, Queens, Knights & Pawns - Young and old are invited to learn the royal game of chess. In the auditorium @ 11:00 am.
September 17th: TAG! Teen Advisory Group Meeting. Lake Room, 1st Floor @ 3:30pm.
September 22nd: Battle at the Beale - Afterschool Prep for the Battle of the Books, 2011. Grades 4-8. In the auditorium @ 3:30pm.
September 24th: Trick Out Your Textbook - Book covers for teens. Lake Room, 1st floor @ 3:30 pm.
Oh, and I know you need something to read when those mean teachers make you sit quietly, so drop by and check out some of our exciting new books! Hope to see you all soon!
-Rachel
Just a quick reminder about today's meeting: bring an old t-shirt you don't mind destroying for a special craft. We're going to use some staples and some duct tape for some super fancy tote bags! It's sure to be fun!
This book trailer is amazing! It made me put this one on request! Hope you enjoy it!
-Rachel
-Rachel
When 16-year-old Katniss volunteers to take her little sister’s place in the games she is trust into an arena and forced to fight for her life. She and Peeta, the boy from District Twelve, must face brutal terrain, deadly weather conditions, and other contestants who have trained their whole lives for the chance to win the Hunger Games. Complicating matters, Peeta confesses his love for Katniss, knowing that only one of them can make it out alive.
Do they have what it takes to defeat their opponents? Is Peeta’s confession a trick meant to deceive Katniss in some way? Can either of them truly win if the other must die to make it happen?
Fans of Sara Shepard's Pretty Little Liars may (or may not) be happy to learn that this series of Clique-meets-Veronica Mars books will premiere June 8th on ABC Family.
Pretty Little Liars is about four girls whose friend disappeared several years before. They begin receiving strange text messages that imply someone knows things about each of them, as well as things about their long-missing friend. Below is a teaser trailer for the television show.
Pretty Little Liars is about four girls whose friend disappeared several years before. They begin receiving strange text messages that imply someone knows things about each of them, as well as things about their long-missing friend. Below is a teaser trailer for the television show.
I just wanted to let everyone know about some upcoming events happening around Bakersfield. Those of you who know me, understand how excited I am about Daughtry! Mark your calendars for these great events!
May 1st at Rabobank Arena: Sugarland
May 4th at Rabobank Arena: Daughtry and Lifehouse
May 6th at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace: Billy Currington
May 15th at Rabobank Arena: Paramore and Reliant K
June 11th at Rabobank Arean: Jagermeister Music Tour featuring Korn
More to come as they are announced!
May 1st at Rabobank Arena: Sugarland
May 4th at Rabobank Arena: Daughtry and Lifehouse
May 6th at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace: Billy Currington
May 15th at Rabobank Arena: Paramore and Reliant K
June 11th at Rabobank Arean: Jagermeister Music Tour featuring Korn
More to come as they are announced!
Twins Alice and Lia have lived a hard life. Their mother having committed suicide when they were young, and now their father’s strange and untimely death has left the two girls and their younger brother orphaned. Fate, however, isn’t done with them.
Lia discovers an ancient prophecy, and the translation of it is chilling. It tells of a legion of lost souls and their leader, a fallen angel named Samael, who are seeking entrance into the living world, the outcome of which would be catastrophic. The cryptic writing also foretells of two sisters, one known as the Guardian and the other the Gate, who have the power to either help Samael or keep him from this world. But which role will Lia play? She has the heart of the Guardian, but has been marked as the Gate. Can she fight evil when she has been marked as evil herself?
Overall, a pretty good book. I was a little disappointed in the end, but I can't wait for the sequel to come out.
-Rachel
Overall, a pretty good book. I was a little disappointed in the end, but I can't wait for the sequel to come out.
-Rachel
Grace was nine when it happened. She was pulled from her backyard by a pack of starving wolves, and had already given up when a yellow-eyed wolf saved her from that gruesome fate. Since then she has had a thing for wolves, especially the yellow-eyed wolf who visits the woods near her home every winter. It isn’t until she finds a strange boy with familiar yellow eyes bleeding on her porch that she realizes the truth.
Sam was in his wolf form when he was shot by hunters, and in his desperation he has turned to Grace for help. The two obviously have feelings for one another, but they may not have time to see where it goes. Winter is coming soon and the temperature is the link to Sam’s humanity. Once it is cold, the werewolves must return to their wolf bodies; however, eventually they lose the ability to shift altogether. Sam fears that this is his last chance to have a human body and that adds both suspense and urgency to their story. Grace suspects that there might be a cure, but it is untested and possibly deadly. Is their love for one another worth to the risk to Sam’s life? How much would you give up for the chance to be with the one you love?
I absolutely loved this book, and would highly recommend it to anyone! Let me know what you think...
-Rachel
I absolutely loved this book, and would highly recommend it to anyone! Let me know what you think...
-Rachel
Here's what Meyer said about The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, " I began this story a long time ago—before Twilight was even released. Back then I was just editing Eclipse, and in the thick of my vampire world. I was thinking a lot about the newborns, imagining their side of the story, and one thing led to another. I started writing from Bree's perspective about those final days, and what it was like to be a newborn."
Wanna hear something else that's amazing? Starting at noon on June 7th until July 5th, it will also be available online at www.breetanner.com for free! However, a portion of the proceeds from each book that is sold will go to the American Red Cross. How great is that?
You can also put in your requests via our online catalog here so you can be one of the first Twilight Fans to read Meyer's new book!
Dorky, I know, but one of my reviews made it into the monthly library newsletter! I know, I know... like I said, it's dorky for me to be excited. But I never said that I wasn't a dork. I'm a librarian. It's my nature. Anyway, here's the review in all it's glory:
Crazy Beautiful by Lauren Baratz-Logsted
Lucius Wolfe is learning to adapt since he lost both of his hands in an accident. However, having steel hooks where his hands used to be has made him a social outcast. Starting a new school doesn’t help the situation. His arrogant personality doesn’t help, but it’s the only defense he has against other students who harass him with names like “crip” and “hooks.” Aurora, a beautiful girl at school, is the only student who even attempts to be kind to Lucius.
The story is told by both Lucius and Aurora as they share their different points of view. Eventually, Aurora helps Lucius to open up and try something new, becoming the stage manager for the school play. It isn’t long before they begin to date, but will Aurora stick around when she finds out the truth about how Lucius lost his hands? And will their feelings for each other be enough when others try to tear them apart?
-Rachel
I know this has taken forever... I actually finished the book some time ago, I just have been a little lax in getting the review posted... Anyway, without further ado, here it is:
Going Bovine is a story about a boy named Cameron, a slacker whose own parents seem to have given up on him. He’s gliding through high school until his strange behavior becomes too much for his parents to put up with. No one listens when he says that he’s hallucinating and that it’s not from any drugs, well okay it could be bad pot, but it’s doubtful. Instead he finds himself in drug counseling and weekly meetings with a psychiatrist. It takes Cameron collapsing before anyone realizes it might be something more serious. Turns out he has Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease, aka Mad Cow disease.
Going Bovine is a story about a boy named Cameron, a slacker whose own parents seem to have given up on him. He’s gliding through high school until his strange behavior becomes too much for his parents to put up with. No one listens when he says that he’s hallucinating and that it’s not from any drugs, well okay it could be bad pot, but it’s doubtful. Instead he finds himself in drug counseling and weekly meetings with a psychiatrist. It takes Cameron collapsing before anyone realizes it might be something more serious. Turns out he has Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease, aka Mad Cow disease.
The remainder of the story details Cameron’s hallucinatory quest to find a cure for his disease. Along the way he is guided by a pink-haired, punk angel named Dulcie who leads him on a journey to find the missing Dr. X. His side-kicks for this journey are a Mexican-American dwarf, whose hypochondriac tendencies drive Cameron nuts, and an ancient Viking turned yard gnome. On his journey, Cameron battles the forces of evil, saves the world, falls in love for the first time, joins a cult of happiness, and otherwise lives the life he might not ever have without a cure.
Cameron's brain dreams up some CRAZY and funny stuff. Just as I suspected Libba Bray is a genius when it comes to humor; even the chapter titles are great (i.e. Chapter Two: Wherein the Cruelties of High School Are Recounted, and the Stoner Dudes of the Fourth Floor Bathroom Offer Me Subpar Weed and a Physics Lesson). Though it gets a little slow at times, it's definitely an interesting read. :)
-Rachel
Cameron's brain dreams up some CRAZY and funny stuff. Just as I suspected Libba Bray is a genius when it comes to humor; even the chapter titles are great (i.e. Chapter Two: Wherein the Cruelties of High School Are Recounted, and the Stoner Dudes of the Fourth Floor Bathroom Offer Me Subpar Weed and a Physics Lesson). Though it gets a little slow at times, it's definitely an interesting read. :)
-Rachel
Yesterday's TAG meeting was another success! Those who attended got some free pizza and some books, plus they helped plan some great events. Everyone can start looking forward to our Teen Book Traders event which will feature a book swap taking place in the auditorium of the Beale Memorial Library on May 15th.
Also, our TAG members took some time to write down some of the books they think are worthy of recognitions, so here they are:
Also, our TAG members took some time to write down some of the books they think are worthy of recognitions, so here they are:
by Rick Riordan by Stephenie Meyer by Alex Harris
-James -Thomas -Rachel R.
by Alyson Noel by Rick Riordan by John Flanagan
-Courtney -Cassidy -Chris
by John Grisham by Andrew Clements
-Corbin -Rachel O.
Yep, I'm freaking out right about now. How about you? I think the cover is awesome and the title is perfect! If you haven't read Hunger Games and Catching Fire yet, you need to do it now. When you're done, make sure you request Mockingjay so you can be one of the first ones to read it when it comes out August 24th.What will happen to Katniss, Peeta, and Gale?
What are your thoughts on the title and the cover? Leave us a comment and let us know!
It looks amazing!! June 30th cannot get here fast enough. Sigh... I guess in the meantime we will have to settle for the release of New Moon on DVD and Blu-ray which is just one week from today! Yep, March 20th, mark it on your calendar. Buy it, invite all your friends, make a huge vat of popcorn, sit back, relax, enjoy the show. Wash, rinse, repeat.
-Rachel
Here’s the deal. This coming Tuesday, March 16th, is our next TAG meeting.
We’re going to have PIZZA!!! That's if my lazy TAG members will get off their duffs and show up.
So if you are like me and could spend the rest of your life eating only pizza, then this is definitely the week you should get involved with TAG! All that is required is that you show up and have fun.
Looking for more info about TAG? Check out the TAG page of our blog which has some answers to some of your most common questions.
Did I mention that we will also be giving away some free books this week? Yeah, that's right. Must be present to win.
If you want in, then show up! Remember, 4:00 in the Lake Room this Tuesday.
~Rachel, AKA your librarian who really likes pizza
We’re going to have PIZZA!!! That's if my lazy TAG members will get off their duffs and show up.
So if you are like me and could spend the rest of your life eating only pizza, then this is definitely the week you should get involved with TAG! All that is required is that you show up and have fun.
Looking for more info about TAG? Check out the TAG page of our blog which has some answers to some of your most common questions.
Did I mention that we will also be giving away some free books this week? Yeah, that's right. Must be present to win.
If you want in, then show up! Remember, 4:00 in the Lake Room this Tuesday.
~Rachel, AKA your librarian who really likes pizza
It has been asked for and now we are attempting it, the very first Teen Book Club meeting! All Teens are invited to share their favorite book of the future, be it a Sci-Fi Techno thriller or just a great book of what the near future might or might not be! There will be a giveaway of some cool things, snack, and great company. Come on down to the Beale Library at 4pm in the Lake room and help us start off this great new event!
Once upon a time, I thought I was rebellious. One might wonder what daring acts or special feats I accomplished to deserve this status... well, agonize no more, I'll tell you. I avoided popular books like the plague. So "in your face" to all those who tried to tell me what I should read! I wanted nothing to do with award winning books, classics, or anything else that was supported by masses of people. Why? I'll tell you that too... Because there is no way a bunch of stuffy old people sitting around in a room of dusty books handing out prizes willy nilly could possibly know what is "good." Don't get me wrong. I've always loved books, I just thought that I was a better judge of books than everyone else.
Hmpf.
Only thing is somewhere along the way I caved. Might be that it started with some of the most popular teen series in the last few years like Inkspell, Harry Potter, or even Twilight. But however it happened, I found myself joining the cult of readers who can acknowledge that when a book is hugely popular, hey, it just might be good.
That being said, recently Libba Bray's novel Going Bovine received the Michale L. Printz award for excellence in young adult literature. *Congratulations to Mrs. Bray* Well, naturally I hadn't read it yet as I'm still trying to overcome my rebellious nature. But, Internet stalker that I am, I was reading her blog with her story about when she first found out that her book had been selected for the award, and it was freaking hilarious. I seriously laughed out loud. If she's that funny on her blog, I thought, I can only imagine what her book must be like. Of course, I put in my request for it and now have it in my hands. I've made it through the first chapter, and I was already dying to tell you guys about it... I've already made Dave read the first few pages! I guess this is me officially throwing in the towel on my rebellious nature because I'm officially saying that maybe those old people sitting in a stuffy room somewhere actually know a thing or two about books.
This is my challenge to you... Give it a try! Go to the library and request a copy of Going Bovine and let me know what YOU think about it!
Oh, and don't worry. I'll provide an official review as soon as I'm done. :)
Until next time...
-Rachel
Hmpf.
Only thing is somewhere along the way I caved. Might be that it started with some of the most popular teen series in the last few years like Inkspell, Harry Potter, or even Twilight. But however it happened, I found myself joining the cult of readers who can acknowledge that when a book is hugely popular, hey, it just might be good.
This is my challenge to you... Give it a try! Go to the library and request a copy of Going Bovine and let me know what YOU think about it!
Oh, and don't worry. I'll provide an official review as soon as I'm done. :)
Until next time...
-Rachel
This book begins with Finnikin as a young boy who is close friends with a prince and princess of Lumatere. At least he is close to them until one horrific night when assassins enter the kingdom murdering the entire royal family and seizing the throne. In the days to come (known as the five unspeakable days), a powerful priestess is blamed and is ordered to be burned alive by the imposter king. However, before she dies she places a curse on the kingdom which allows nothing to either escape the kingdom or enter it until a rightful king returns with the exiles to retake the kingdom.
For ten years Finnikin searches the land for exiles and for any sign that the prince may still be alive. Along the way he meets Evanjalin, a girl who claims that she walks the dreams of their people and can help lead them to the royal heir. However, her unpredictable behavior makes her nearly impossible to trust. She is obviously not all she appears to be, but the truth may be more than Finnikin can handle.
Overall, I really liked this book. The story was full of suspense and was very entertaining. One of my favorite authors, Kristin Cashore reviewed the book as well. Here's what she had to say: "The world of this book is dark and beautiful and utterly believable; and, as I've come to expect of Marchetta's work, the characters are wonderfully complex. Here is an author who writes fantasy as well as she writes realism -- and in the case of Melina Marchetta, that's high praise, indeed!"
This is the lesson the D.J. becomes very familiar with over the summer. Her family seems to be on the brink of falling apart: her mother is never home, her little brother refuses to talk, and no one has heard from her two older brothers since they moved out to go to college. D.J. has essentially taken over her family’s dairy farm since her father’s accident, so who has time to talk anyway. She milks cows, mucks the stalls, oh, and helps with football training for Brian. She loves training Brian, and the more she does it the more she enjoys both football and Brian himself. Just a few problems with that, like: 1.) her dad would flip if she tried out for the team and 2.) Brian Nelson is sooo out of her league.
Through the course of the summer D.J. tries to figure out who she really is, and if what she wants is really worth going after. It might cost her everything if she speaks up, but boy does she have a lot to say. Her story is one every girl should read. It’s hilarious, romantic, and daring all tied into one neat package.
Hello again lovely people!
It’s about that time, and I just wanted to remind you all that we will be having our TAG! meeting next Tuesday! That’s February 16th at 4:00 in the Lake Room (same room we were in last month). Please, please, please come if you can. Oh, and if you have a friend that might want to come, bring them too!
We’ll have snacks, show off some new books, and go over some of the ideas we discussed during the last meeting. Remember, if you are still interested in doing the Book Club, please bring the title of the book you think we should read. Other than that, just come hang out and have fun! Hope to see you then!
~Rachel Cox, your friendly neighborhood librarian
Okay, the internet stalker is back. I've been surfing the web looking ideas for our blog, and I stumbled across something that I really wanted to share. This is really for the people who are as obsessed as I am with the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. It's a post I found on another teen blog that discusses the Team Peeta vs. Team Gale controversy. Check it out here: The Eternal Debate.
WARNING: Do not visit this page if you have not finished reading both the Hunger Games and Catching Fire.
Other than that, enjoy! (For the record, I'm Team Peeta!)
-Rachel
Other than that, enjoy! (For the record, I'm Team Peeta!)
-Rachel
Bleeding Violet is definitely an interesting book, but will never make it into my top ten. I'd probably recommend this to teens who enjoy the paranormal and who don't mind a little dose of crazy now and then.
-Rachel
Okay, I officially love living in Bakersfield... Dave just told me (yes, Dave, the other totally cool teen librarian) that he saw signs for a concert that is going to take place at the Rabobank Arena. It's DAUGHTRY!!! Those of you who made it to the last TAG! meeting know that I like Daughtry (I had it playing in the background). So YAY! Oh, and Lifehouse will be there too! I'm so excited!!! You better believe that on May 4th I'm going to be standing around in my jeans waiting for the doors to open. Here's the link if you feel like coming out for the party: Daughtry with Lifehouse.
So here are a few a books that I'm really excited about. They are all coming out this year, AND they are all in our catalog right now. That means now is the time to get in your requests for them. (Then maybe you won't be number 287 in line when they finally get here.) Unlike, ahem, the request list for Breaking Dawn.
Burned (A House of Night Novel) by P.C. and Kristin Cast is next on my list (which is ordered by publication date NOT preference). Burned promises to pick up where Tempted (book 7) left off. Is Zoey Redbird, the future high priestess for Nyx, really dead? Will she survive the loss of one of the people she loves? All these questions left unanswered... It kills me!For those of you who haven't read the House of Night series yet, I definitely recommend getting caught up before Burned comes out in April (especially if you enjoy vampires and the paranormal).
For those of you who haven't read Hunger Games, it is a story set in a time when the United States has fallen apart and a new government has taken its place. The new government squashes rebellion by decimating an entire geographic area with the use of an atomic bomb. To keep the remaining citizens in check, they hold an event each year called the Hunger Games. Two children from twelve different districts are forced into an arena where the object of the game is simple: kill the other contestants and be the last one standing. Let's just say this is a great book for those of you who love suspense!
*Impatiently waiting*
Rachel
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I'm so happy to announce that very soon (January 19th) we will be holding our first ever TAG! meeting. Basically, it's for teens in grades 7-12 that are interested in what goes on in the library. We want your help picking books, planning fun events, and entering crazy contests. So, if you are interested be sure to show up at the Beale Memorial Library on Truxtun Avenue on Tuesday, January 19th at 4:00.Hope to see you there!
-Rachel
Richelle Mead
Okay, I'll admit it, I'm a blog/facebook/myspace stalker. I love reading about what people are doing, and let me tell you sometimes authors come up with the coolest stuff. I know I mentioned Richelle Mead's blog in a post a few weeks ago, but everyone should check it out. She's the author of the popular Vampire Academy series, and today she held a live chat! You can see a transcript here.Richelle's blog is titled Even Redheads Get the Blues, and she keeps it pretty up to date. One of her recent posts details her recent trip to Forks, Washington (the setting of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga) complete with pictures and cool commentary. Anyway, if you're a blog stalker or you're just looking for a good way to kill some time, you should definitely take a look.
Cheers!
Rachel