Lindsay Chittle's blog

First Look!

Posted by: Lindsay Chittle on May 18, 2011

The upcoming issue of Entertainment Weekly has a sneak peek of actress Jennifer Lawrence playing Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games movie. Check it out!

http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/05/18/the-hunger-games-jennifer-lawrence-first-look-exclusive/

 

Babysitter Training

Posted by: Lindsay Chittle on May 11, 2011

Are you planning on babysitting this summer? Join us here at the library on Saturday, June 4th for a workshop!

The American Red Cross will be here to offer a training session for all babysitters ages 11-15. They will cover skills such as safety, basic child care, facilitating safe play, first aid and critical emergency action skills. The cost is $25 and includes a training manual and a first aid and safety kit. Teens will also need to bring a sack lunch.

The program runs from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Please call the Adult Reference Desk at (248) 618-7693 to register!

 

2011 Edgar Awards

Posted by: Lindsay Chittle on March 29, 2011

Every year the Mystery Writers of America nominate books that represent the best in mystery fiction.

Here are the nominees for Best Novel:

Caught by Harlan Coben
Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin
Faithful Place by Tana French
The Queen of Patpong by Timothy Hallinan
The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton  WINNER
I’d Know You Anywhere by Laura Lippman

How many have you read? For more suggestions of great mysteries, see the full list of nominees here. Other best of categories include Paperback Original, True Crime and Teen. Read more

New Books for December

Posted by: Lindsay Chittle on December 15, 2010

Here's a few of the recent teen books the library has recevied.
Check for them in the teen area or by clicking on the title link to place a hold.

 

Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead
(Vampire Academy, Book 6)

 

The Lying Game by Sara Shepard
(new series by the author of Pretty Little Liars)


Night Whispers by Erin Hunter
(Omen of the Stars, Book 3)  

The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
(sequel to The Maze Runner) Read more

Last Night at Chateau Marmont by Lauren Weisberger

Posted by: Lindsay Chittle on November 16, 2010

Check our catalog for: Last Night at Chateau Marmont

Would you be able to handle being married to a rock star? Brooke finds herself with that very dilemma when her singer husband hits the big time. For the past five years, Brooke has supported her husband Julian's musical dreams of being a recording artist and is thrilled for him when he finally signs a recording contract with Sony. Suddenly Julian becomes an overnight sensation and Brooke struggles with all the new attention that is thrust upon her husband and their marriage. With all the rumors and tabloid stories, will their love for one another survive? A fast paced and entertaining read about life in the spotlight.

The Devouring by Simon Holt

Posted by: Lindsay Chittle on November 16, 2010

Check our catalog for: The Devouring

In this creepy tale for teens, Reggie learns about the Vours through an old journal she comes across at her job in a used bookstore. As she reads it, she learns that the Vours are demons who feed on people's fears and take over their bodies. She doesn't believe in them it at first but strange things starting happening to her younger brother Henry and Reggie is starting to fear that Vours really do exsist. It's up to Reggie to battle the Vours and reclaim her brother's soul. Caution: do not read at night! The Vours like it when you're afraid...

Pizza and Pages Book Club for Teens

Posted by: Lindsay Chittle on September 15, 2010

                        

Are you a fan of the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins?
Join us for pizza and a great discussion of the book.

Wednesday, September 29th at 6 pm in the Main Library's community room.
Please call 248-618-7693 to register. See you there!


End of Teen Summer Reading

Posted by: Lindsay Chittle on August 9, 2010

Thanks to all teens who participated in this year's Teen Summer Reading. We had a great turn out this year--54 teens took part!

Grand prize winners were Kylie S. and Brandon S.

See you next year!

 

Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins

Posted by: Lindsay Chittle on July 28, 2010

Check our catalog for : Hex Hall

After attempting a love spell gone wrong, teen witch Sophie has been banished to Hecate Hall (aka Hex Hall). Hex Hall is a reform school for teens of various supernatural backgrounds. Sophie doesn’t exactly make the best impression on the first day of her new school. She makes an enemy of 3 powerful witches, develops a crush on a warlock and discovers her vampire roommate is the most hated girl on campus. Could it be any worse? Hex Hall is a great choice for teens looking for another book to read in the paranormal genre!

Hiral with Henna

Posted by: Lindsay Chittle on July 7, 2010


Interested in learning more about henna design?

Hiral Henna will be here on Tuesday, July 13th at 2:00 pm to talk to teens about henna design. Teens w
ill learn about the history, traditions and the current use of henna. Each participant will also leave with a small henna design done by Hiral. Class size limited to 15 teens, so register now!

The class will be held in the Main Library's community room. Register by calling the Adult Reference Desk at 248-618-7693.