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
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Okay, so I'm going along reading books in the teen section so I can recommend them to you guys, and BAM I find a new series (well, new to me) that I cannot put down. The Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead is super cool. There's Rose, a girl who kicks butt and doesn't really care about taking names. There's Lissa, her best friend who sometimes seems to be going crazy. Then, of course, you have their friends and enemies and the god-like mentor that is Dimitri. Sigh. There are currently four books in the series with two more expected in 2010. Check out the Vampire Academy Books website or Richelle Mead's blog for more info. You can also check out the Kern County Library website for a full review.
-Rachel
ME! I'm Rachel, the new Teen Librarian at Beale Memorial Library. I'm going to be working with David in the future, and we have some exciting ideas in the works. First, we are going to start the New Year off right with a new teen group. The Teen Advisory Group (TAG! for short) will be meeting January 19th, 2010 to discuss all the books, movies, music and games that teens love. We want to give YOU a voice here at the library. You will help make recommendations for what the library should purchase, and you will help plan new activities. Basically, we want what you want!
Anyway, come down to the library and say hello. I'm the short librarian with long brownish hair. I'm kind of all over the place, but if you don't happen to see me and you've got some great ideas you want to share just post a comment on the blog! I can't wait to hear from you!
Happy Holidays!
-Rachel
Anyway, come down to the library and say hello. I'm the short librarian with long brownish hair. I'm kind of all over the place, but if you don't happen to see me and you've got some great ideas you want to share just post a comment on the blog! I can't wait to hear from you!
Happy Holidays!
-Rachel
This Saturday Kern County Libraries will be participating in National Gaming Day! This is a fantastic national event held at libraries across the country and all are invited! Here at the Beale there will be a gaming event in the Auditorium from 3pm to 5pm. You are encouraged to bring your own board game to share, or play one of the games that we will have. This will be a great event and there will be plenty of room for all. Also for all those that come and participate there will be a drawing for a free game! So come on down and learn a new game or teach an old one at National Gaming Day in the Library!
List of Games provided:
List of Games provided:
- Say Anything
- Wits & Wagers
- Risk
- Bang!
- Scrabble Slam
- Monopoly Deal
- Pictureka Card Game
- Carcassonne
- Chess
- Magic the Gathering (various decks)
- and More...
It has been a little while since I posted here last. It took a little bit to recover from the Summer Reading Crazy but now I am back and I will be making an effort to keep this blog up and running!
First things first, I am going to make a quick announcement and a longer entry later about National Gaming @ Your Library! November 14th (a Saturday) from 3-5pm! (more to follow)
For those of you that didn't know...this is Teen Read Week! This week Teens across the country are encouraged to Read! That's right just read something, be it a Game guide, comic book, manga, newspaper, or an actual book! There is great joy that can come from reading and its great exercise for your imagination! Reading books like Twilight, or Eragon, or Harry Potter; all require imagination to fully enjoy! But be careful you might find yourself getting lost in these amazing stories and worlds!
what I am reading right now? Well I just finished "Leviathan" by Scott Westerfeld...great book (link to review to come), and now i am reading "Andromeda Klein" Frank Portman...this book is starting good...but its too soon to tell.
Stay tuned for more information and announcements, and even some reviews!
First things first, I am going to make a quick announcement and a longer entry later about National Gaming @ Your Library! November 14th (a Saturday) from 3-5pm! (more to follow)
For those of you that didn't know...this is Teen Read Week! This week Teens across the country are encouraged to Read! That's right just read something, be it a Game guide, comic book, manga, newspaper, or an actual book! There is great joy that can come from reading and its great exercise for your imagination! Reading books like Twilight, or Eragon, or Harry Potter; all require imagination to fully enjoy! But be careful you might find yourself getting lost in these amazing stories and worlds!
what I am reading right now? Well I just finished "Leviathan" by Scott Westerfeld...great book (link to review to come), and now i am reading "Andromeda Klein" Frank Portman...this book is starting good...but its too soon to tell.
Stay tuned for more information and announcements, and even some reviews!
This is the last events blog of the Teen Summer Reading Program! Since I was bad and didn't get the information up for the last event this one will contain the last TWO events!
Awesome Avatars!
On Friday July 17th teens were invited to come to the Beale Memorial Library Computer lab and learn to make Avatars! (an avatar is a representaiton of your self or of what you want to represent yourself) We had a dozen teens come and use one of the four sites listed bellow to create their very own digital you. It was a blast and all had a great time, evne some cool character designs were made. If you want to try your hand at makeing an Avatar try one of the sights listed bellow!
Build Ballistic Stomp Rockets!!!
On Friday July 24th, teens came to the Beale to make and launch Stomp rockets! After taking some time to make and customize their rockets, we all went out behind the library and got ready to launch them. The launchers were simple and made of pipe, tubing, and Soda Bottles and they worked perfectly. Soon were were all stomping our rockets high into the air. Check out these photos of the event and this link to make your own Stomp Rockets!
Awesome Avatars!
On Friday July 17th teens were invited to come to the Beale Memorial Library Computer lab and learn to make Avatars! (an avatar is a representaiton of your self or of what you want to represent yourself) We had a dozen teens come and use one of the four sites listed bellow to create their very own digital you. It was a blast and all had a great time, evne some cool character designs were made. If you want to try your hand at makeing an Avatar try one of the sights listed bellow!
Build Ballistic Stomp Rockets!!!
On Friday July 24th, teens came to the Beale to make and launch Stomp rockets! After taking some time to make and customize their rockets, we all went out behind the library and got ready to launch them. The launchers were simple and made of pipe, tubing, and Soda Bottles and they worked perfectly. Soon were were all stomping our rockets high into the air. Check out these photos of the event and this link to make your own Stomp Rockets!
The fantastic program held on Friday 10th, Art with Clare, was a great success! We all got a chance to create our own work of art using actual paint and canvas! Check out these pictures of the great event and see what it was like! HERE!!!
