EPL Teens

New Library Hours

2009-08-16T05:45:00.001-07:00

New Hours Begin September 1st!

Mondays: Library open from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Passport office is closed

Tuesdays: Library open from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Passport office open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Wednesdays: Library open from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Passport office is closed

Thursdays: Library open from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Passport office open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Fridays: Library is closed; Passport office is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Meeting and program rooms are open; WIFI is off)

Saturdays: Library open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Passport office is closed

Sundays: Library is closed; Passport office is closed (Meeting and program rooms are closed; WIFI is off)

Make Libraries a Priority!

2009-07-19T04:47:00.001-07:00

As the state budget debate heats up, we need you - our patrons - to contact your local legislators and tell them to MAKE LIBRARIES A PRIORITY as they move to pass a state budget.

Here is how you can take part in the Pennsylvania Library Association Call-In:

Please call your State Representative (alphabetical list of State Reps: http://tinyurl.com/nyzlbv AND your State Senator (list of Senators: http://tinyurl.com/2bmjpk).

You may not have a chance to speak directly with him or her, but leaving a message with an aide is very effective.

Deliver this KEY MESSAGE: Libraries are more important than ever in this recession. They provide an economic safety net for the people in our state who are most vulnerable. Please make libraries one of your priorities in the next state budget. (For talking points: http://tinyurl.com/l5evt5.) Add a PERSONAL MESSAGE if you'd like, but keep it brief. Tell why the library is important to you, your family or your business.

The BOTTOM LINE is this: PLEASE SUPPORT LEVEL FUNDING FOR LIBRARIES.

Teens In Grief - An Important Workshop

2008-10-06T06:54:00.000-07:00

A Journey Through the Valley of Grief

This workshop, conducted by BASIS, a Christian ministry for bereaved families, is four sessions and offers teens a safe place where they will learn what normal grief looks and feels like. Through activities, participants will capture some memories of the one who they've lost. These workshops are run by Judy Blore, who has been working in the area of grieving since 1974.

October 16, 23, 30 and November 6
6 p.m.

To register, call the library at 738-9291.

Homework Help is a Click Away!

2008-09-03T22:40:00.001-07:00

It's 9 p.m. and you can't even begin to figure out your calculus homework...sound familiar? Now teens in the Ephrata area have a place to turn - our website! Live Homework Help is available seven days a week from 2-10 p.m. to assist you with homework in most of your subjects - and it's free! All you need is your library card and help is on the way!

To access Live Homework Help, just click on the icon on the library's homepage. Need help? Stop by the library and get a demonstration on how to use the service.

I cannot wait!

2008-07-18T14:18:00.001-07:00

Here you go...keep an eye on the countdown to finding out whether Bella stays human or not! If you haven't read the first three books in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga, you still have time before the fourth comes out!

Toolbar = Cool

2008-07-15T02:54:00.000-07:00

Try the new toolbar from the library - it will work with Firefox or Explorer. You can listen to the radio, find library links and more! To download the toolbar for your browser, click on the image below...

Sisterhood Club

2008-07-09T07:13:00.001-07:00

Don't forget - Sisterhood Club is Tuesday, July 15 @ 1 p.m. We're making beauty products including secret message soap. If you're coming, call the intern desk at 738-9291 x 116 or leave a message here or on our Facebook or Myspace.

Thanks,
Penny

Going Mental with Toruga!

2008-06-26T05:00:00.000-07:00

On Monday, June 30th at 6 p.m., mentalist/magician Toruga is visiting the library. To see a preview of his work, visit him on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I-UuoFHWCI.

I'll see you at the show!
Penny

Books -- We've Got Shelves of New Ones!

2008-06-17T11:20:00.000-07:00

The book delivery guy was good to us today, kiddos! Just a few of our new titles are:

Romeo's Ex by Lisa Fiedler
Genius Squad (the follow-up to Evil Genius) by Catherine Jinks
Princess Ben by Catherine Gilbert Murdock (the author of Dairy Queen)
The Lost Queen by Frewin Jones (Book Two of the Faerie Path)
Oh My Goth by Gena Showalter
Trouble by Gary D. Schmidt (author of The Wednesday Wars)
plus
about 75 more!

Meet me in the stacks!
Penny

If It's Summer, It's Library Time!

2008-06-08T02:03:00.001-07:00

That's right, my friends. It's summer reading time! Fill out your summer reading sheets...win prizes! And don't forget - there are summer reading programs for everyone! Whether you want to game, cook with bugs, do henna tattooing or perform at our open mic - there are activities going on all summer. Stop by the library or visit the calendar of events online to find out what you can do this summer!

Penny

Memorial Day Weekend Reading

2008-05-27T05:40:00.000-07:00

OK...so I was totally obsessed with Libba Bray's series -- "A Great and Terrible Beauty," "Rebel Angels" and "A Sweet, Far Thing." I've finally finished the last one - and I highly recommend it! Now I've moved on to my goal of finishing the Twilight series before the fourth one comes out in August. You may have been grilling and playing with your friends, but I was sitting on my deck plowing my way through "New Dawn." The book was great. So this morning, I downloaded "Eclipse" onto my Kindle, and I plan a marathon reading experience this week. It is my hope that I will have it finished by Thursday.

Penny

Volunteers Needed

2008-04-08T04:23:00.000-07:00

I'm looking for computer tutors for this summer! If you want to get your graduation project done, put in some community service volunteer time, or simply do something that will make you feel great - VOLUNTEER to teach seniors computer skills!

Call me if you're interested:
717-738-9291 ext. 102
or email:
ptalbert@ephratapubliclibrary.org

Fill Out A Survey - Win Cool Stuff!

2008-02-22T10:23:00.001-08:00

Stop by the middle or high school libraries - or the public library - and fill out a Teen Tech Week Survey! One lucky person will win a TEEN TECH WEEK GIFT PACK worth over $100!

History Contest for Young Writers

2008-01-08T06:51:00.001-08:00

The Hershey Museum is sponsoring a writing contest. Deadline is February 15, 2008. The contest is open to all students in grades 5 through 8 who live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry or York Counties.

Students may submit a factual account, fictional narrative, short story or poem about a person, era or event in history.

For contest guidelines, visit http://www.HersheyMuseum.org.

Winning entries will receive
- a $200 savings bond
- 10 pounds of chocolate
- Family membership to Hershey Museum

Last Call for Funny Short Stories

2007-10-29T04:36:00.001-07:00

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...

2007-10-04T12:29:00.000-07:00

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!

2007-09-29T10:01:00.002-07:00

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!

2007-09-09T05:24:00.001-07:00

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!

2007-08-07T06:42:00.000-07:00

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!

2007-07-01T10:14:00.001-07:00

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!

2007-06-12T16:06:00.000-07:00

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!

2007-06-04T19:36:00.000-07:00

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!

2007-05-29T02:35:00.000-07:00

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!

2007-05-23T23:54:00.000-07:00

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!

2007-05-17T11:07:00.000-07:00

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!