Gaming Lock-In

We are having a Gaming Lock-In for Teens only on Friday, February 1, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Enjoy DDR, Guitar Hero II, online gaming using the computers in the Adult Department, Warhammer 40K, Warmachine, Magic the Gathering, and any board games you would like to bring.

You must have a signed permission slip to register for this program. Permission slips are available at the Adult Reference Desk. Please feel free to post your comments about our Lock-Ins on the blog.

Please remember the Library Code of Conduct is in place during all Library events.

Happy New Year! Happy New Books!

The Brandon Township Public Library would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year.

In 2008 I am personally challenging you to read new titles, read old classics, read banned books (they're good for the brain), and broaden your mind. Here are some new teen titles coming soon:

Manga titles: "Black Cat", "Death Note", "Kitchen Princess"

Biographies: Hilary Duff, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah, Zac Efron, Jennifer Lopez, Derek Jeter, Jesus of Nazareth, Muhammad, Vera Wang, Bruce Lee, Ellen Ochoa, Stephen King, and Thomas Jefferson.

Non-Fiction: "The Manga Cookbook", "Island of the Lost: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World", "The Signing of the Magna Carta", "Meningitis", "What If Someone I Know Is Gay", "Human Papillomavirus (HPV)" and more.

Fiction: "Nick and Nora's Infinate Playlist" and "Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List" by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, "The Rogues" by Jane Yolen, "Little (Girrl) Lost" by Charles de Lint, "Dread Locks" by Neal Shusterman, "Bad Kitty" by Michele Jaffe, "Love is a Many Trousered Thing" by Louise Rennison, "Remembering Raquel" by Vivian Vande Velde, "Extras" by Scott Westerfeld, "Wicked Lovely" by Melissa Marr, "American Born Chinese" by Gene Luen Yang, "Snakehead" by Anthony Horowitz, "Darkwing" by Kenneth Oppel, "Tyrell" by Coe Booth, and many, many more.

Our New Website!

With our new library website the Teen Blog can be accessed directly from the Teen Page or received immediately through RSS feed, if you select to receive it to your email. Many thanks to our staff members Teresa, Ben and Paul for working so hard on the new Brandon Township Public Library website and blog connection! If you have any comments for them, please post them here.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

I have finished reading the 7th Potter book and I loved it! It you want to post your comments about the series, book 7, or anything else related to Harry Potter this is the blog for you.

PLEASE NOTE: We will discuss the entire book including the ending, so if you don't want to know yet, stop here.

Week 7 Winner

Congratualtions to Hannah K. who won a YNK insulated travel mug perfect for long rides in the car, reading out on the deck, being with friends poolside or just hanging out.

Keep reading!

Harry Potter Party

What a fun night! Fifteen teens enjoyed a potions class, divination (tea leaf reading), spells class, wand duels, Harry Potter Jeopardy and watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on the big screen. We served Cockroach Clusters, Troll Toenails and Toe Jam, Bertie Botts Beans, Acid Pops, Butter Beer and Dragon Snot. A great time was had by all. My favorite spell cast during the wand duel was "a temporary two hour slumber" translated from the Latin. Hello - that's a nap!

Congratulations to Teressa B. who won a copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at the midnight drawing. Other winners include Collin P. for best costume who won a copy of "Magical Worlds of Harry Potter" and Gryffindor House (Austin M., Elizabeth K., Teressa B., Craig M.) who each won $5 gift cards from Borders.

CSI: Fact or Fiction? Guest Speaker

Next Wednesday, July 25 @ 2:00 p.m., Barb Martin from the Oakland County Sheriff's Forensics Unit will speak about what really goes on in a murder investigation, how science solves mysteries, and she will answer your questions about forensic investigations. Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to hear it for yourself.

To register for this program visit the Adult Reference Desk, go to www.brandonlibrary.org, or call the library at 248-627-1461.