Teens
School for Dangerous Girls by Eliot Schrefer
Angela Cardenas has not been an angel, and she knows it. By the time she goes to live with her grandfather, she’s been expelled from every school that will have her, and is ready for a new life. Instead, she meets a guy, the love of her life, and goes further than ever to make him happy. When her grandfather dies during a heated confrontation, Angela’s parents decide to send her to Hidden Oak, a last-chance boarding school for girls on the brink.
Hidden Oak is more than a normal reform school. Combining psychoanalysis, mind-games and physical abuse, Hidden Oak is clearly a dangerous place. As girls begin to disappear one by one, Angela and her friends begin to suspect that there is a dark secret at the school that goes beyond even the everyday horrors of the place.
The School for Dangerous Girls is a fun read. It doesn’t really stand up to close examination, but as a mystery and a thriller, it is satisfying. Angela is a bad girl with an essentially good nature, and you’ll find yourself hoping that she manages to get out of Hidden Oak alive.
Spore: Teen Lounge Gaming
Come check out Spore in the Teen lounge!
This multi-dimensional game crosses many genres including action, strategy and RPG that is sure to provide some level of fun for every gamer.
Using the in-game creature creator, let your imagination run wild whilst creating your first tiny micro-organism, whose looks may rival creatures already on our planet, or better yet, a total monster that gives you nightmares just thinking about it.
Explore the different stages of the game with your character from cell , creature, tribal, civilization to ultimate space exploration.
photo by flickr user O Esporo
The possibilities are endless! Share your creations with your friends and invite them to create their own. According to Wikipedia based on the game description, players can also upload their creations to Spore.com to be viewed by the public at the Sporepedia website. The ever-growing list of creations made by players is past the 100 million mark so far. Also, by chance you still aren't quite sure what this is all about, check out the youtube video below. See you in the Teen Lounge!
Rock Out With Rock Band
We'll bring the guitars, the drums and the mic, you just need to rock!
Bring your band or solo act.
Win gift certificates to Best Buy.
You can see a song list , and Rock Band 2 is available for band practice in the Teen Lounge.
Thursday July 9, 4pm, in the Conference Room on the Mezzanine
Image courtesy of flickr user fee501st
Sunday Movie: Serenity
Six rebels on the run;
A passenger with a deadly secret;
An assassin in pursuit.
Sunday 2pm Teen Lounge
In the 26th Century, River Tam’s knowledge could be the most dangerous piece of information in the universe—enough certainly to bring down the totalitarian government. She is protected by the crew of Serenity: misfits who hope to stay one step ahead long enough to find proof of the horrors they suspect. There’s space battles, fighting and amazingly funny dialogue. You can watch Firefly, the TV series that inspired the movie online at hulu.
This movie is rated PG-13, so attendance is for teens 13+ only.
Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's).
Sweet Sixteen Princess by Meg Cabot
Sweet Sixteen Princess is book 7.5 in the saga of Mia Thermopolis, Crown Princess of Genovia (you know her from Anne Hathaway’s ugly-betty-turned-swan-princess character in the Princess Diaries movies.) Mia’s about to turn sixteen, and her beloved Grandmère and her best friend are plotting an MTV-style televised birthday extravaganza that would make Paris Hilton blush. All Mia wants is a quiet, romantic evening with her boyfriend, but first she has to find a way to stop everyone else from planning her party, get the PTA to fix the school gym and convince her best friend to say the L-word. No biggie right?
The Princess Diaries books are a cool summer read: light, fluffy and fun.
Darien Idol photos
We had so much fun at Darien Idol! Our first-place winner, Sofia, who won a $25 iTunes gift card. Click here to see some great photos of the event, and stay tuned for details on our Rock Out with Rock Band tournament!
Craft Free For All
Make jewelry, personalized magnets and paper crafts… We have all the stuff to add that personal, one-of-a-kind art touch to your life.
We’re setting out all our crafty stuff and making some amazing projects, so join us!
Sunday June 28th, 2pm, Teen Lounge
Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's).
Images courtesy of flickr users PB Hastings, Porphyria Poppins, jek in the box
Gamer Alert: Project NATAL!
If you think the Nintendo Wii's motion controls are cool, then this will ROCK your SOCKS OFF! Microsoft has debuted at E3, a new project they are working on for the XBOX 360 called Project NATAL, which totally redefines entertainment and gaming. Full body controls, no controllers needed = totally awesome!
Just Imagine, total interaction with the gameworld and the characters with a system that recognizes everything from your face to your body movements. The future of gaming is almost here!
Of course, you don't have to take my word for it.
Check the video below to see a demo of the project and check out Microsoft's demo page here for more info, videos and to sign up to receive updates on the project.
photo courtesy of flickr user FT Techfeed
So Cute You Could Die!
Aww cute animal pics are the best! Check out these books:
Stuff on my Cat and More Stuff on my Cat
So Cute You Could Die Disapproving Rabbits
And, now, for cute overload:
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
Alanna and Thom are the nearly identical twin daughter and son of the Lord of Trebond. Alanna is fearless and dreams of being a wandering Knight, while her brother is studious and longs to learn sorcery. Alanna is convinced of her destiny, so when her father proposes to send the unwilling Thom to learn Knighthood, Alanna disguises herself as a boy and takes his place. Alanna’s adventures test her ambition, her duty, and her ability to succeed while maintaining a dangerous secret. She is determined to not only become a Knight, but also to find a way to defeat the powerful enemies she must make along the way.
Alanna: The First Adventure is a CD audiobook, read by Trini Alvarado. Her voice brings to life characters whose adventures will keep you riveted and wanting more. Alanna is a smart, fearless character who is willing to work hard and risk everything to achieve her dreams. This is the first book in The Song of the Lioness series about Alanna’s adventures at the palace and out in the world.
Other books by Tamora Pierce here.
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