Muggles and Magic

Harry Potter fans of all ages are invited to an evening of crafts, trivia and games, Thursday, July 16 from 6-8 p.m. in the Community Room. Each person will receive a report card as they enter. Take at least four "classes" and be entered in drawings for fabulous prizes. Care to wear a costume? Be declared the best dressed and win a prize! Test your HP IQ for a chance to win more fantastic prizes. Don't miss this magical night at your library!

Dancing in the (Book) Aisles

I'll admit I'm pretty addicted to reality dance shows. The drama, the costumes, the dancing!

So how great is it that the library is hosting its own dance workshop this Thursday, July 9 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Community Room?! Stop by for a hands-on lesson in Bollywood dancing, the fast moving, expressive dance often seen in Indian films. The teacher will have music and video to accompany the lessons (so you can see what it's supposed to look like!).

Registration is required, so call or stop by the Children's or Young Adult Desk at the Library to sign up.

Move it! Move it!

Do you like to dance?...sing?...generally rock? Don't miss our Song & Dance Game Fest this Thursday, July 2, from 4-6 p.m. What's that? Competition DDR and Guitar Hero, you say? With prizes?! Yep, plus the usual board games, snacks and all around fun.

While you're there, sign up for our Bollywood Dance Studio, happening Thursday, July 9, from 3-4:30 p.m. Learn the coolest dance moves from a pro. Sign up before the program to save your spot!

Girl vs. Evil

Okay, so when it came to reading a Rosemary Clement-Moore book, it was kind of like my reading E. Lockhart. I hear how great they are, but for some wacky reason I didn't get around to reading one of their books. Last year, I read my first E. Lockhart book and boy, did I wish I had picked it up sooner. I heart E. Lockhart. So, point is, I should have learned my lesson.

This weekend I picked up Rosemary's Highway to Hell, part of the Maggie Quinn: Girl vs. Evil series. Wow! So good! Any book that references Dr. Who and Red Dwarf is just pretty awesome.

Maggie and her best friend D&D Lisa are heading to the Texas beach for spring break. Just for the record, they are not spring break kinda people. Driving through the night, they spot what they think are headlights up ahead and then promptly run over a very large and very dead cow in the road. One other bit of info, Maggie is psychic and Lisa is a sorceress and there is some definite weird mojo going on in the small town of Dulcina. Add a lot more animal attacks, a strange, wealthy family that owns most of the county, freaky dreams, and the possibility of a demon on the loose, and you've got one great story!

Don't miss the rest of the series Prom Dates from Hell and Hell Week.

Art Experiments

Like being creative? Tuesdays from 2-3:30 p.m., this summer you can stop by the "Art Lab" in the YA Room for some artistic expressions. Each week, we'll have plenty of supplies available for you to draw, sketch, sculpt, etc. Just bring your ideas. Every other week, we'll also offer a special craft. For example, this Tuesday, June 23, you can make your own magnetic poetry. Later this summer we'll be making goth sock puppets, fiber art and creating a art journal. So stop by and express yourself each Tuesday in the Teen Room!

Eastern Expressions

Want a taste of India? Then check out our Eastern Expressions program this Thursday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Things start with a mini yoga lesson. Afterwards taste Indian treats, watch a Bollywood movie, and get decorated with some henna. While you're there you can sign up for our Bollywood dance class coming up later this summer. For our complete schedule of events, check out the Teen Library page. Also, don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading anytime, or stop by the Kick Off Party this Tuesday from 7-8 p.m.

Cramberry!

You hear that? It's the sound of finals approaching. In fact they're almost here. In fact, for many of you, they are here! Stop by the library if you want some research or study help, try using L-Net (http://www.oregonlibraries.net/) to chat online with a librarian for free. or check out this website: http://cramberry.net/, which allows you to access a vast array of flashcards for cramming purposes.

Good luck!

Summer's Almost Here!

With school ending soon, your librarians are getting ready for a super Summer Reading Program. Sign up starting June 1st to keep track of your reading and earn prizes. Lisa and I have some fantastic programs planned, like a juggling workshop, sidewalk chalk graffiti, stuff swapping, and much more.
Stop by our Teen Desk to pick up a brochure and sign up for summer. And don't forget to Express Yourself @ Your Library (that's the theme, so go for it!).