What's new at the library

Every year I try to focus on what is needed to fill our new teen space.  I am still working on expanding the non-fiction section that I started to work on last winter.  New books will be arriving within the next few months.  I think you will enjoy the new titles.
I have also just ordered TWELVE (12!) new audio books for our YA shelves.  Most of them have print versions also available.  Eight of the audio books have already arrived, and the other 4 should be here shortly.  If you are interested - and I know many of you are! - be sure to stop by and be the first to check out these new books.
Things have slowed down in the print world.  Not too many new releases that I have seen that might be of interest.  So, if you know of something I have missed, or an upcoming title that I need to find, be sure to let me know.
Until later -  I'll see you at the library!

Audio books

For all of you that like audio books, just wanted to let you know that we are expanding our selection of YA CD books - 12 new ones on order.  James Dashner, Orson Scott Card, Alyson Noel - just to name a few.  Come see what you can "hear" at the library today!

You really should check this out!

We have LOTS of new titles in YA.  You really should come in and see what's new and exciting!  (Don't forget to let me know if there is anything you think we need to add to the collection.)
Holidays are just around the corner - a perfect time to catch up on your reading.  See you soon!

Is it FALL already??

Wow - I am really far behind with my blog.  I just noticed that it has been a couple of months since I have updated this; I apologize to you all, and hope that you are doing well with your new school year.

Things are marching along, with even more new books in our YA room.  I am going to be weeding some old titles, so if there are ones that you feel absolutely MUST stay, let me know.  Better yet, check them out for another look at them...  I weed depending on what you read and what you don't read, so if you love something, reread it, recommend it to a friend, keep it circulating so it will stay on our shelves.  On the other hand, the more space I have, the more NEW books we can order to replace the older books. 

Believe it our not, I have to make a blog for a class I am taking in college, so I need to close this and get to work.  Hope everyone is having a wonderful time and staying busy!  See you at the library!

The Stargazing Party is now scheduled for September 7th at 7pm, with a rain date of September 14th -
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, please sign up at the library by September 4th.  We are going to have a great time!!  You don't need to have been signed up for the summer reading program to attend this and other future events for the teens.  All MoCo library teens are welcome to join in!!  Bring a friend, too.  Just let me know -
I hope you all are excited about the new school year; I know that I am!  I'd love to hear about what's going on.  Just let me know and I'll post it for you, or give you the info to post items yourself.  Let's get this blog rolling  :)
Take care - See you all soon, I hope.

The Summer Reading Program for Teens has now ended for this year.  If you did not participate, you really want to think about it for next summer!  Those who did participate had a really fun time, and are looking forward to upcoming events.
We unfortunately had to cancel the stargazing party at the observatory due to rain.  This event will be rescheduled in September as a "back to school" celebration. 
In October, the Young Adult Library Association sponsors a Teen Read event, where teens vote on their favorite books from a list provided by YALSA.  This list is available now at the library.  Read and review so that you can make your opinions count!
Other upcoming events to follow....
Keep in touch!

The Summer Reading Program has begun at the library, and we have 20 wonderful teens signed up to participate!  If you haven't signed up but would like to, see me at the library as soon as possible!!
If you have signed up, start reading!!  Don't forget to write down your books and earn tickets for prizes.
Our first event, Ghost Stories with Granny Sue, was last night, July 3, at the library.  It was a small group, but the stories and ballads were wonderful.  Thanks, Granny Sue!
Our next event, a Teen Safety Program with Sheriff Shambaugh, will be next Friday night, July 13th, 7 pm at the library.  Please sign up with me if you plan to attend!  It should be a very important event that will benefit all of our teens. 
The 3rd event, Stargazing at the Morgan County Observatory, will be on Friday, July 20th, at 8 pm.  I need to have a list of participants as soon as possible, as we will be making a T-shirt prior to this event, and I must order them to arrive in plenty of time.  This is going to be a very informative and fun event, with Kevin Boles planning an activity and discussion prior to the public Star Party.
More later - Hope to see you all SOON!