Last Call for Funny Short Stories

The short story contest ends this week. If you have something you'd like to submit, please do so BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31!

Thanks,
Penny

YouTube Contest for Teens...

Hey, check it out. The Library System of Lancaster County is holding a YouTube contest for teens. Go to http://www.lancasterlibraries.org/lslc/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=470116 to check it out. If you need a video camera to use, email me.

Penny

Thanks to all my parade helpers!

Thanks to all the teen volunteers who helped us hand out THREE THOUSAND flyers at the Ephrata Parade. You guys rock!

Penny

Great New Books To Read!

The Pennsylvania School Librarian's Association has come out with the 2007 list of award books. Check them out and let me know what you think!

Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Peter and the Shadow Thieves by Dave Barry
The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
Bridge to America by Linda Glaser
Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix
The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place by E.L. Konisburg
Worth by A. Faye
Gossamer by Lois Lowry
Travel Team by Mike Lupica
Heroes Don't Run: A Novel of the Pacific War by Harry Mazer
Skybreaker by Kenneth Oppel
Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Now You See It... by Vivian Vande Velde
What I Call Life by Jill Wolfson
Stanford Wong Flunks Big Time by Lisa Yee
The Dragons of Spratt, Ohio by Linda Zinnen

High School - Young Adult
Ask Me No Questions by Marina Budhos
Wild Roses by Deb Caletti
Crashback by John Coy
Copper Sun by Sharon Draper
The Christopher Killer: Forensic Mystery 1 by Alane Ferguson
Zamba: The True Story of the Greatest Lion That Ever Lived by Ralph Helfer
Shock Point by April Henry
Black Duck by Janet Taylor Lisle
Jude by Kate Morgenroth
Dairy Queen by Catherine Murdock
Just Like That by Marsha Qualey
Vampire High by Douglas Rees
Eyes of the Emperor by Graham Salisbury
Enthusiasm by Polly Shulman

Teen Essay Contest!

Teen Essay Contest

Funny Short Story Contest
1. Writers must be 12 to 19 years old.
2. Short stories can be no longer than 2,000 words.
3. Stories must be typed and double spaced.
4. Put the title and page number of your story on the top of each page.
5. Humor must have a major role in the story.
6. Type your name, your age, the title of your story and your phone number or e-mail address on a separate piece of paper and turn it in with your story. Do not put your name on your story so it will be judged equally with other entries.
7. Turn your stories in at the main desk or email to ptalbert@ephratapubliclibrary.org.
8. Deadline is October 31. No exceptions.

PRIZES
Grand Prize: Signed copy of Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
Top 20 Winners: Pizza Party @ the library

It's Your Space...NAME it!

So, we are going to get a little remodel to the teen space. As such, we really need to come up with a name for this area. Please give your suggestions...

Penny

What's Happening!

There's SO MUCH happening @ the library! On Thursday, June 14, join us for our first Teen Gamer's Club of the summer from 3-5 p.m. On Friday, June 15, we have aromatherapy candle making for teens at 4 p.m. On Monday, June 18, Anime Club is at 1 p.m. and a teen graphic novel discussion group at 3 p.m.

And don't forget our weekly Teen/Adult Chess Club on Tuesdays from 4-8 p.m.

See you @ the library -
Penny

Last Call for Carnival Volunteers!

Today was the first day of our middle school visits. It was great seeing some familiar faces - and meeting a whole lot of new teens! I'm looking forward to all of you visiting the library this summer.

Nicole is putting together the final schedule for the summer reading volunteers. If you are interested and have not yet contacted me, please do so NO LATER than Thursday so we can have the schedule done.

Many thanks - see you @ the library!,
Penny

Online Book Club - Sign Up Today!

A Chapter A Day Keeps Bad Reading Away!

How cool is it that you can preview books in your email before you check them out? Here's how the online book club works:

1) Click here to go to the site to sign up,

2) Enter your email address and select the book club you'd like to join (Ex., Teen, SciFi, etc.)
3) You'll begin receiving chapters each day. New books begin each Monday. Read the emailed chapters, and if you like the book, reserve it from the library. You can now reserve online using our online catalog's MY ACCOUNT.

Volunteers Needed!

We need teen volunteers to help with the Summer Reading Carnival for kids on June 11th from 3-6 p.m. If you like to face paint, run games, do crafts, or if you have a special talent like juggling, please email me (ptalbert@ephratapubliclibrary.org) as soon as possible. Don't forget -- each time you volunteer, you get your name put into the drawing for the laptop computer!

Thanks!

X-PECT THE UN-X-PECTED @ Your Library This Summer

Every year, we have a theme for summer reading. This year, our theme is all about mystery. Don't like mysteries? Don't let that stop you! It's just a suggestion - and any reading you do counts! Comment this post to tell me about your favorite books so I'm sure I'll have them in for summer!

Volunteering @ The Library
We're looking for a few good volunteers to work with kids this summer...and to do some special projects. If you need to finish your graduation project, this is perfect for you! Stop by the circulation desk and ask for a teen volunteer form or email Penny.

Keep an eye here to find out what's happening this summer!