School's starting soon: is this a joke?

Can it be that summer is over? Summer reading was great and thanks to the more than 256 teens who participated this year. Now I suppose we should regroup and get our pencils sharpened and switch to school mode. Look for a design change to our blog soon as we gear up for homework questions and things to get you off and running.

Meanwhile, check out some of the New YA Books at the Amherst Public Library. There's still time to lounge around with a good book.

• "Eclipse" by Stephenie Meyer
  It's not just vampires, but danger seems to surround Bella as graduation approaches
  



• "Ark Angel" by Anthony Horowitz
  Teen age spy Alex Rider is off on another mission - with the new Stormbreaker movie out all the books in this series have been flying off the shelf.
  



• "The Ice Bound Land" by John Flanagan
  Skandian slave-traders, kidnappers, knights in black, fantasy at its best!
  



• "The Sight" by Erin Hunter
  Followers of this popular series have been waiting for this one. Find out what's new in the clans and how true destiny plays a part in this new title.
  



• "Your Eyes in Stars: a Novel" by M.E. Kerr
  It's 1934 when Jessie, daughter of the prison warden, and Elisa, a German professor's daughter, form a friendship that continues across an ocean. Need a historical fiction book for an assignment?
  
  

Watching too much tv?

Thinking about cookies...

Okay, now I'm thinking about cookies. Found this movie online. Probably some kids made this after a librarian told them they couldn't have food in the library. Gives me the blues.

What about a teen film festival? What about teens making movies. What about a 2 - 6 minute short film with the Amherst Public Library in some part of the film. Hold on I'm still writing the rules. What do you think?

Taking it to the web...

Creativity is the key.

Pull up a comfy chair and relax...you've found the Teen Lounge. Amherst Public Library is too small (right now) to have a space for teens to meet so we're taking it to the web!

Meet here to discuss ideas for new books, old books, and programs you'd like to see at the library. Hey you never know what can happen.

So for now pull up that cushy couch, crank up the ipod, and as far as food in the library...bring all the chocolate chip cookies to me.

Hey tell me about a good book you've read...

Tell me about a book, movie, music, graphic novel, mange, you think we should have at the library. Now's the time...I have money in my budget. Send me your suggestions.