6&UP

Teen Rec Room

2010-09-13T08:28:00.000-07:00

The teen rec room will be open this Wednesday, September 15, from 2:45-4:00! If you're in grades 6-9, stop on in!

Cool Tools for Bookworms

2010-07-29T13:32:00.000-07:00

Are you a bibliophile, a bookworm? Why don’t you try organizing your books and your reading with some free online tools? With the help of LibraryThing, GoodReads, Shelfari or even “My Library” on Google Books, you can catalog your books, keep track of what you’ve read or what you want to read, as well as read reviews and get recommendations.

Want to join an online book club, send a message to an author? Or, when you love a book and want to find out what to read next? Try GoodReads. Want to catalog your books? Try LibraryThing. Spend a lot of time on Google? Try “MyLibrary” on Google Books. The possibilities are endless.

My personal favorite is goodreads, but they all have great features and are tons of fun for those who love to read!

I Made It!

2010-07-12T14:28:00.000-07:00

Nothing fun to do this weekend? Why not stop by the I Made It Market in South Side Works. Find cool crafts and handmade gifts you won't find anywhere else. This is a three day craft extravaganza with live entertainment, food and drinks all day and into the evening.

About I Made It!

I Made It! Market (IMI) is a nomadic indie crafts marketplace that partners with community, arts and non-profit organizations to raise funds and awareness to assist them in improving the communities we share.

They provide opportunities for handmade artisans to sell their wares and expand their businesses with low barriers to entry. IMI cultivates community to facilitate connectivity and collaboration.

Check out the next I Made It! Market @ the South Side Works Exposed :July 16, 17 & 18
And for the full schedule of events check out:
South Side Works Exposed

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

2010-07-07T09:15:00.000-07:00

Come watch Percy Jacson and the Lightning Thief on the big screen Monday, July 12 @ 2pm.

It’s okay to stay up all night reading!!!

2010-07-01T06:17:00.000-07:00

Joseph-Beth Booksellers has teamed up with ACLA, Beginning with Books, and Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council for a FUNdraiser this August in the form of a 24 Hour Read-A-Thon! Complete with prizes, food, guest readers and lots and lots of reading! This event is open to all ages. Readers do not need to attend the full 24 hours to participate.

The reading starts on Friday, August 13th at 4pm

For a complete list of rules and a registration packet contact crickert@josephbeth.com or

call Joseph-Beth Booksellers at (412) 381-3600 and ask for Chris.

Just Add Water: Tasty Treates

2010-06-24T11:16:00.000-07:00

Monday, June 28, 3:30-4:40 (please register!)

Come make delicious treats to share ore keep!

Learn how to make dry mixes that just need water and take home everything you make.

On the menue:
Pasta Alfredo
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Spiced Tea
Chocolate Fudge

Get Ready

2010-06-02T12:02:00.000-07:00

Summer Reading 2010 Kick-Off Party is almost here!

Friday June 4 from 6:30-9:00

Featuring:
Prizes
Snacks
Henna tatoos
Games
and the band Cardbord Roosevelt!

and much much more!

Kick-off the summer right!

New Books for May!

2010-05-17T13:19:00.000-07:00

All kinds of new books came in this month, both sequels and stand alone books. Check out some of the new May titles, located in a new spot!

Fiction

Spirt Bound, A Vampire Academy Novel by Richeel Mead
Dimitri gave Rose the ultimate choice. But she chose wrong…
After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitri’s birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimir’s—and to her best friend, Lissa. It is nearly graduation, and the girls can’t wait for their real lives beyond the Academy’s iron gates to begin. But Rose’s heart still aches for Dimitri, and he's out there, somewhere.
She failed to kill him when she had the chance. And now her worst fears are about to come true. Dimitri has tasted her blood, and she knows in her heart that he is hunting her. And if Rose won't join him, he won't rest until he's silenced her...forever.

Ranger's Apprentice Book 8: The Kings of Clonmel by John Flanagan
Will is at the annual Ranger Gathering but Halt is investigating mysterious happenings in the west. When he does finally return, it's with bad news. Hibernia is in turmoil. A religious cult calling themselves the Outsiders are sowing confusion and sedition, and five of the six Hibernian kingdoms have been undermined. Now the sixth, Clonmel, is in danger. Halt, Will and Horace set out to restore order. Can the secrets of Halt's past help them in their

PROPHECY OF DAYS, BOOK ONE: THE DAYKEEPER’S GRIMOIRE by Christy Readekd
This is the story of Caity Mac Fireland, a girl from San Francisco whose parents drag her to an isle off the coast of Scotland to manage some family property. Caity finds that a Mayan relic is concealed there, intentionally left centuries ago by Mayan Daykeepers in an attempt to keep their profound knowledge about the year 2012 alive into the current era.
As she delves into this world of secret knowledge, Caity is helped along by a visiting family friend and Feng Shui master, Uncle Li; a Mayan elder named Bolon; and Mr. Papers, her pet monkey that communicates through origami. A handsome Scottish lad gets pulled into the intrigue, as do several other people with questionable motives and loyalties. Caity must weave together a tapestry of information in order to make her radical discovery, a mystery protected by an elite coterie of power-brokers who influence world events. Caity’s twenty-first century mind is put to the test as she tries to uncover the answer to an ancient riddle while trying to outwit this powerful group that will stop at nothing to control the secret, and her

Graphic Novel
Rin-Ne #3 by Rumiko Takahashi

As a child, Sakura Mamiya mysteriously disappeared in the woods behind her grandma's hoome. She returned whole and healthy, but since then she has had the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! At school, the desk next to Sakura's has been empty since the start of the school year. Then one day her always-absent classmate Rinne Rokudo shows up, and he's far more than what he seems!

Book On CD
Something Like Fate by Susane Colasanti

Lani and Erin are bonded for life. One thing that connects them is their fascination of fate. Lani wonders how much of our lives has already been decided and how much we can actually influence. Since the Unknown can unexpectedly change our lives forever, how much can we really control?
From the minute Lani meets Jason, she can't deny the intense connection they share. It feels like she's known him forever. She's not sure if he feels it, too. But it doesn't matter. Because Jason is Erin's boyfriend. Lani is determined to ignore her feelings for Jason, no matter how powerful they are, rather than risk hurting her best friend.
How long can Lani keep running from the boy who might be her destiny?

It's May!

2010-05-03T09:00:00.001-07:00

It's May and Summer Vacation is almost here. Come in and pick up a book to put you in the mood for summer. There is a display in the teen section full of titles about summer love, adventure and travel. What better way to get ready for vacation?

Here are a few summer titles:
THE LAST SUMMER OF THE DEATH WARRIORS by award-winning author Francisco X. Stork
THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY by Jenny Han
Beach Blondes : a Summer novel by Katherine Applegate
Cruel Summer by Alyson Noël
Perfect Summer by Kate William
The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares
Summer Sisters by Judy Blume

Make your own Kokeshi Paper Dolls!

2010-04-28T07:40:00.000-07:00

Come to Teen Manga Club, Wednesday May 5 and make your very own paper Kokeshi doll. Manga Club meets at 3pm in the Program Room. We will have snacks, watch anime and talk about our upcoming Anime Night.

Kokeshi are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The body has a floral design painted in red, black, and sometimes yellow, and covered with a layer of wax. One characteristic of kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs. The bottom is marked with the signature of the artist.

Eclipse Preview

2010-04-26T06:42:00.000-07:00

The next chapter in the Twilight Saga, Eclipse hits theaters on June 30. The first trailer of the new movie hit the internet last week. This third instalment looks like its sure to please. Check it out below.

Teen Art

2010-04-22T09:17:00.000-07:00

Do you love art? Have a bunch of drawings you want to share with others? Bring them in to be copied for the Manga Club art portfolio. We have a wide variety of fan art and original drawings and are looking to add more. Come in and take a look at all of the cool stuff the teens at Brentwood Library made and submitt your own.

Check out Charleen's art at http://www.Chariswhatweaimfor.deviantart.com

This week @ the library

2010-04-19T07:10:00.000-07:00

*Come check out the new and improved Brentwood Teen section.

*Stop in today for Teen Rec Room from 2:45-4:00

*Teen Manga Book Club, Wednesday @ 3:00. We will be watching another movie while we make more shrinky dinks. Don't forget to bring in your fan art for the group portfolio.

*April is National Poetry month. Stop in and pick up a poetry book from our display.

NEW BOOKS

2010-04-12T13:27:00.000-07:00

Body World
by Dash Shaw

Boys, Bears, and a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots
by Abby McDonald

The Knife That Killed Me
by Anthony McGowan

Wicked Lovely Desert Tales volume 2 Challenge
by Melissa Marr
Art by Xian Nu Studio

POEMS

2010-04-07T09:32:00.000-07:00

What better way to enjoy National Poetry Month than with a few poems from childhood?

Messy Room

Whosever room this is should be ashamed!
His underwear is hanging on the lamp.
His raincoat is there in the overstuffed chair,
And the chair is becoming quite mucky and damp.
His workbooks wedged in the window,
His sweater's been thrown on the floor.
His scarf and one ski are beneath the TV,
And his pants have been carelessly hung on the door.
His books are all jammed in the closes,
His vest have been left in the hall.
A lizard named Ed is asleep in his bed,
And his smelly old sock has been stuck to the wall.
Whosever room this is should be ashamed!
Donald or Robert or Willie or-
Huh? You say it's mine? Oh dear,
I knew it looked familiar!

by Shel Silverstein

Class Trip

When Sinbad sailed the seven seas,
his cheeks were red and ruddy.
But when Sue brought home seven C's,
Mom kept her home to study.
Th moral of this story is:
Folks cheer for exploration.
But you're not going anywhere
without an education

by Alan Katz

Teen Manga Club

2010-04-06T13:01:00.000-07:00

Teen Manga Club meets tomorrow @ 3pm in the program room. We will be watching Fruits Basket, What Becomes of Snow? our Operation Anime pick. As we watch the movie we will also be making Manga shrinky dinks.

National Poetry Month

2010-04-02T09:11:00.000-07:00

April is National Poetry Month!

What is National Poetry Month? National Poetry Month is a month-long, national celebration of poetry established by the Academy of American Poets. The concept is to widen the attention of individuals and the media—to the art of poetry, to living poets, to our complex poetic heritage, and to poetry books and journals of wide aesthetic range and concern. We hope to increase the visibility and availability of poetry in popular culture while acknowledging and celebrating poetry’s ability to sustain itself in the many places where it is practiced and appreciated.

The library has a great collection of poetry on display, so stop in and check something out.

'Twilight' author Meyer has novella coming soon

2010-03-30T19:40:00.000-07:00

Stephenie Meyer has a new book coming out! It is about one of the characters from Eclipse. Check out the full article @ http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100330/ap_en_ot/us_people_stephenie_meyer

Wii Gaming

2010-03-23T11:31:00.000-07:00

Stop in today from 3:00-4:00 for Teen Wii Gaming. Come play Mario Cart, have some snacks and enjoy the rainy afternoon at the library!

Teen Rec Room

2010-03-22T06:06:00.000-07:00

Stop down to the teen rec room after school today from 3:00-4:00. Come hang out and play pool, ping pong, basketball, and foosball. We also have snacks on hand to purchase for low prices! No registration required, just come by. For grades 6-9.

Teen Manga Club

2010-03-09T18:51:00.000-08:00

Teen Manga Club meets tomorrow at 3:00 in the program room. We will be discussing Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba. The series centers on Light Yagami, a high school student who discovers a supernatural notebook, the "Death Note", dropped on Earth by a shinigami (death god) named Ryuk. The Death Note grants its user the ability to kill anyone whose face they have seen, by writing the victim's name in the notebook. The story follows Light's attempt to create and rule a world cleansed of evil using the notebook, and the complex conflict between him, his opponents and a mysterious detective known to the world only as L.

We will also be watching the anime and making origami ninja stars. Don't miss out on all the fun. For those in grades 6-12.

Gotta Keep Reading

2010-03-08T17:45:00.000-08:00

Check out this video – a California Middle School’s take on the Black Eyed Peas flash mob – apparently this was on Oprah! It’s about five minutes long, but worth every second.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6D9jiEYxzs

New Books @ Brentwood

2010-03-03T13:24:00.000-08:00

I sit in your class

I play by the rules

I'm young

I'm fly

I'm black.
In 9 stories and 13 poems, Sharon G. Flake gives readers insight into the minds of a diverse group adolescent African American males. There's Tow-Kaye, getting married at age 17 to love of his life, who's pregnant. He knows it's the right thing to do, but he's scared to death. James writes in his diary about his twin brother's terrible secret, which threatens to pull James down, too. Tyler explains what it's like to be a player with the ladies. In a letter to his uncle, La'Ron confesses that he's infected with HIV. Eric takes us on a tour of North Philly on the Fourth of July, when the heat could make a guy go crazy. Still, he loves his hood. These and other unforgettable characters come to life in this poignant, funny and often searing collection of urban male voices. [close]

[close] Meghan Chase has never fit in at her small-town high school, and now, on the eve of her 16th birthday, she discovers why. When her half brother is kidnapped, Meghan is drawn into a fantastical world she never imagined--the world of Faery, where anything you see may try to eat you, and Meghan is the daughter of the summer faery king. Now she will journey into the depths of Faery to face an unknown enemy . . . and beg the help of a winter prince who might as soon kill her as let her touch his icy heart. The Iron King is the first book in the Iron Fey series.

They are
inspiring
talented
stunning
remarkable
wise

They are also
fearless
depressed
hilarious
impatient
in love
out of love
pissed off

And they want you to let them in

Tom Bristol, press-ganged into service aboard the British HMS "Terror," welcomes the chance to jump ship when the "Terror" is attacked by pirates, but his fortunes go from bad to worse when his new crewmates abandon him on a deserted island, leaving him with nothing to do but think of a way to get revenge.

An invisible, uncrossable physical barrier encloses the Unified States. The Line is the part of the border that lopped off part of the country, dooming the inhabitants to an unknown fate when the enemy used a banned weapon. It’s said that bizarre creatures and superhumans live on the other side, in Away. Nobody except tough old Ms. Moore would ever live next to the Line.
Nobody but Rachel and her mother, who went to live there after Rachel’s dad died in the last war. It’s a safe, quiet life. Until Rachel finds a mysterious recorded message that can only have come from Away. The voice is asking for help.

Who sent the message? Why is her mother so protective? And to what lengths is Rachel willing to go in order to do what she thinks is right?

What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life?

Samantha Kingston has it all—looks, popularity, the perfect boyfriend. Friday, February 12th should be just another day in her charmed life. Instead, it’s her last. The catch: Samantha still wakes up the next morning. In fact, she re-lives the last day of her life seven times, until she realizes that by making even the slightest changes, she may hold more power than she had ever imagined. [close]

National Financial Capability Challenge

2010-02-27T10:36:00.000-08:00

Teen Rec Room

2010-02-22T06:03:00.000-08:00

There’s not much to do after school in the winter weather, so stop by the Rec Room to hang out and play pool, ping pong, basketball, and foosball. We also have snacks on hand to purchase for low prices! No registration required, just come by. For grades 6-9.

NEW BOOKS!

2010-02-17T06:00:00.000-08:00

Check out some of the new books in the teen department.

NON-FICTION

How To Be A Vampire: A Fangs-on Guide Th Newly Undead
by Amy Gray
Call # Young Adult 398.4 Gray
144 pages

Welcome to the world of the undead! A comprehensive guide to the vampire lifestyle quenches newcomers’ thirst for lore — and tasteful tips.

For those who join the decadent realm of the vampire, eternal life holds juicy perks — charm and strength, shape-shifting and flying, telepathy and super-powered senses. But then again, one becomes . . . so terribly hungry. Is there an etiquette for feeding without causing a scene? How do you set up your crypt? What supernatural foes will make your blood run colder? In this elegant, edgy resource, the newly immortal will find everything they need to know, including:

- a quiz to determine your true vampire persona

- ways to turn into a vampire — or when a kiss is not just a kiss; and why you should take a look at your family tree

- a transformation checklist, including canine teeth and UV sensitivity

- a makeup and fashion guide to looking damned good (or just damn ed)

- knowing your weaknesses, from garlic, stakes, and sunlight to a n obsession with counting

- 10 signs that your boyfriend is a vampire, including super coolness (body temperature-wise) and a habit of sleeping in

- a field guide to vampiric variations around the world and through history

FICTION

Dirty Little Secrets
by C.J. Omololu
Call # Young Adult Omololu
212 pages

Everyone has secrets. Some are just bigger and dirtier than others.

For sixteen years, Lucy has kept her mother's hoarding a secret. She's had to -- nobody would understand the stacks of newspapers and mounds of garbage so high they touch the ceiling and the rotting smell that she's always worried would follow her out the house. After years of keeping people at a distance, she finally has a best friend and maybe even a boyfriend if she can play it right. As long as she can make them think she's normal.

When Lucy arrives home from a sleepover to find her mother dead under a stack of National Geographics, she starts to dial 911 in a panic, but pauses before she can connect. She barely notices the filth and trash anymore, but she knows the paramedics will. First the fire trucks, and then news cameras that will surely follow. No longer will they be remembered as the nice oncology nurse with the lovely children -- they'll turn into that garbage-hoarding freak family on Collier Avenue.

With a normal life finally within reach, Lucy has only minutes to make a critical decision. How far will she go to keep the family secrets safe?

GRAPHIC NOVELS

Phantom Dream Volume 5
by Natsuki Takaya
Call # Young Adult Graphic Novel Takaya v.5
192 pages

Maid Sama Volume 2
by Hiro Fuiwara
Call # Young Adult Grafic Novel
208 pages

Misaki's troubles with Usui are far from over! His apparent feelings for Misaki end up confusing her just when she's trying to clear her head. To make matters worse, two hot guys from a highly ranked prep school show up at the cafe, causing more distraction than Misaki needs! And with the school sports festival just around the corner, Misaki begins to wonder if having someone around might not be so bad after all..

Manga Book Club!

2009-12-21T15:06:00.000-08:00

We're starting a Manga Book Club at the library, beginning in January. At our monthly meetings, we'll chat about the book we read, do some fun activities, and eat some yummy snacks. Check back here for more information about what the book will be and how to get a copy. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, January 27 at 3:00 pm! As always, if you have any questions, be sure and ask Jess!

We Moved!

2009-11-02T11:23:00.000-08:00

If you've been in the library at all in the last month, you've probably noticed some major changes to the YA section--most visibly, the location! No longer hidden away in the back corner of the library, the teen books are up front, in the left corner just behind the circulation desk. All of the computers right near that area are "All Use" meaning teens can use them! Some major improvements, to be sure, considering we have a lot more space for graphic novels and new books!

Coming soon: a YA music section! Did you know we purchase music every month? Right now it's all in one place, but CDs for teens will eventually be moved over to the YA section for easy access.

If you're having trouble finding something you know should be there, make sure you ask Jess or ask at the desk for help! It's probably just hiding in a new spot.

Fall Programming

2009-10-16T08:33:00.001-07:00

Now that we're well into October, it's safe to say that fall is officially here, and that means Fall Programming! You'll find all the old favorites are back, so check out the dates and times and come on over to the library after school.

Rec Room (2:45-4 pm every other Monday)

That's right--there's pool, ping-pong, basketball, foosball, and snacks for sale (cheap!). Come down to the Rec Room to play games or just hang out with friends. For grades 6-9 only, please.

Teen Crafts (2:45-4 pm, Wednesdays October 14, November 4, and December 2)

Beading, jewelry-making, even duct tape crafts! Bring your creativity and come hang out in the newly moved and re-designed teen space. No need to have any know-how; we'll teach you what you need to know. For grades 6 and up.

Teen Gaming (2:45-4 pm, Wednesday, October 27, and Tuesdays November 10 and December 15)

We have a Wii and a PlayStation, tons of games, and new ones on the way. Bring your friends to challenge to a game, or just hang out and play board games. For grades 6-9 only, please.

Great news! There's no need to register for any of these programs, just show up! If you want some more info, you can click here or visit the library's website. As always, contact Jess with any questions or comments.

Limo Ride and Trip to Kennywood?!

2009-08-17T11:16:00.001-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the lucky Teen Summer Reading prize-winners! If you've won, you'll know, as phone calls were made on Friday, August 7.

Bummed out that you didn't win? Not all the prizes have been handed out. There's still the awesome limo ride and 6 tickets to Kennywood Park! This is a county-wide prize, so the way to win is to fill out the Summer Reading survey found here. There's also a link on the righthand side of the blog. Your feedback is valuable as is the prize you could win just for taking a couple of minutes to give us a piece of your mind!

Questions? As always, you can email or call me (see the sidebar for that info), or stop by the library!

And the winner is...

2009-08-03T08:15:00.000-07:00

We're nearing the time to pull our winners for the Teen Summer Reading prizes! This is the last week that you'll have to drop your entry forms in the prize boxes. I'll be pulling winners on Friday, August 7 after the library closes--all entry forms must be in by 5:00 pm (when the library closes) to be counted. Prizes will be available for pick up starting Saturday, August 8 at 10 am (when the library opens). Any questions? Call the library at (412) 882-5694, or email me (Jess) at hoptayj@einetwork.net. Good luck!

Teen End of Summer Reading Party!

2009-07-27T11:11:00.001-07:00

Join us outside the Rec Room (in the back of the library) for a performance by local band Cardboard Roosevelt (visit their MySpace!) this Saturday, August 1. The show starts at 6, and will be accompanied by snacks & drinks and hang out time in the Rec Room. It's going to be an awesome way to enjoy the last bits of summer (and celebrate the end of Summer Reading), so make sure you stop by!

Wii Gaming Tournament

2009-07-07T06:41:00.000-07:00

Head down to the library Friday night, July 24 from 7 to 8:30 pm for some intense Wii challenging! We'll have two Wiis, three possible Wii games to go head-to-head against your friends (Guitar Hero, MarioKart, and Wii Sports), and loads of board games for those who just want to come, hang out, and watch. The winner will take home the coveted GameStop gift card, along with respect and bragging rights. It's single elimination, so bring your A-game. Don't forget to register by calling the library at (412) 882-5694, clicking here, or emailing Jess (hoptayj@einetwork.net).

Make-Your-Own Mini-Scrapbooks!

2009-06-25T21:18:00.000-07:00

There's still time to sign up for our Make-Your-Own Mini-Scrapbooks program! On Wednesday, July 1, scrapbooking expert Amy Hoptay will be teaching us how to make our very own squashbooks. All you need to do is register and bring along 5-10 photos that you want to see in a scrapbook. To register, click here, call the library at (412) 882-5694, stop by, or drop Jess an email. This one's for all teens entering grades 6-12.

Summer Reading 2009--It's Happening Now!

2009-06-02T09:14:00.000-07:00

It's officially that time of year--school's about to end, the pool is open, and the temperature is climbing. Start your summer off right by stopping over at the library to sign up for our Teen Summer Reading Program. It's easy; it's painless; and there are awesome prizes!

There are two ways you can register: by stopping by the registration table next to the circulation desk and filling out a tiny yellow form, or by clicking here (there's also a link under "Useful Links & Resources" to the right) and registering online.

After you register, keep track of everything you read! Fill out a blue "Prize Entry Form" (found on the Summer Reading table) and enter it in the prize box of your choice! You can choose from the following prizes:

A Twilight Gift Set--1 movie poster and a copy of the DVD

$15 iTunes gift card

2000 Nintendo Points--buy games for your Wii or DSi

$15 Caribou gift card

$20 Aeropostale gift card

$20 AMC Theaters gift certificate--take your friends to the Waterfront!

Brentwood Prize Pack--$10 gift certificate to Goodeelicious and a $10 gift certificate to Spartan Pizza

$20 GameStop gift card

Manga Prize Pack--Future Diary volumes 1 &2, Love Attack volume 7

Don't forget that coming to a program earns you an extra raffle ticket! Winners will be pulled at the official end of Summer Reading, August 7.

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to email me (Jess) at hoptayj@einetwork.net or call the library at (412) 882-5694.

Hot off the Presses!

2009-05-05T08:26:00.000-07:00

Here it is--the Teen Summer Reading Flyer, complete with info about how the Summer Reading Program works! Click here for the Teen Summer Reading Flyer.

As always, you can register for any of these programs online by clicking here, by calling (412) 882-5694, or by speaking to one of the awesome library employees at the circulation desk. You can also drop me an email at hoptayj@einetwork.net if that's easiest for you, too.

Don't forget to look for me at the Brentwood Middle School on Monday, May 18 (if you're in 6th grade, I'll see you there) and Wednesday, May 20 (if you're in 7th & 8th grade, I'll be chatting to you all).

There's so much to look forward to, friends. So BE EXCITED!

May Day! May Day!

2009-05-05T08:20:00.001-07:00

Now that April's over, we're moving on to the month of May. Because I'll be doing a lot of school visits for Summer Reading, our activities have slowed down to just the regular stand-by: The Rec Room! It's still open from 3-4:30 pm every Monday that school is in session, so for this month, that means:

May 4

May 11

May 18

NOT OPEN: May 25 due to the library's observance of Memorial Day

The very last Rec Room for the summer will be Monday, June 1, and it's worth your while to stop by because there may be some awesome freebees!

Keep your eyes out for the Summer Reading Flyer, which will have all the programs for teens entering grades 6-12. It'll be posted to this blog very soon!

What's Happening in April?

2009-03-31T13:04:00.000-07:00

Teen Rec Room -- As always, you can come hang out Mondays from 3-4:30 after school in the Rec Room. There are snacks for sale (cheap!), plus there's the pool table, basketball, ping pong, air hockey, and foosball! *Note: We'll be closed April 13 due to the Brentwood Schools being closed.

Teen Gaming -- There's one this month, after school from 3-4 pm on Tuesday, April 21! Come by to play the Wii and the PlayStation and hang out with friends.

Upcoming Teen Activities

2009-03-09T10:37:00.000-07:00

If you missed our gaming tournament this past Friday night, don't worry! We'll be doing gaming after school on Tuesday, March 17 (St. Patrick's Day!) from 3-4 pm. The PlayStation and the Wii will be set up.

Have you been missing teen crafts? You're in luck! We'll be hanging out in the YA section on Tuesday, March 24 from 3-4 pm for crafting (of all sorts).

And as always, don't forget to stop by the Rec Room on Mondays from 3-4:30 pm for ping-pong, pool, games, snacks, and more!

Gaming Tournament!

2009-03-02T13:00:00.001-08:00

You could win a GameStop gift card or other prize this Friday, March 6 during our Teen Gaming Tournament! Come over at 7 pm to compete against other teens at Wii Sports & MarioKart. Not interested in the Wii? Come anyway! Watch your friends compete, cheer them on, or play a board game or card game instead. Click here to register.

Teen Gaming!

2009-02-11T09:45:00.000-08:00

Even though we're closed this Monday, February 16 for Rec Room, there's FREE GAMING on Tuesday, February 17 after school from 3-4 pm for grades 6-8! We'll have the Wii and the PlayStation set up, along with the addition of (hopefully) our DDR mat! Stop by and hang out--no need to register for this one.

The Dark Knight Movie Night!--NEW DATE & TIME!

2009-01-26T07:47:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder, we're showing The Dark Knight this Friday night, February 6 at 7 pm for all teens in grades 6-12! There will be snacks and goodies (for free!) to go along with the viewing. Sign up if you can at the circ desk, online, or by phoning us at (412) 882-5694. Hope to see you there!

FREE Gaming!

2009-01-14T15:18:00.000-08:00

Looking for a place to hang out and do some gaming? Stop by the library after school on Tuesday, January 20 from 3-4 for a little Wii and PlayStation. Make sure you practice now to be ready for the Gaming Tournament in March!

Teen Movie Night - The Dark Knight

2009-01-13T18:17:00.000-08:00

"Why so serious?" Relax, wear a smile, and watch Heath Ledger's famed portrayal of The Joker in "The Dark Knight." Appropriate movie snacks will accompany the screening of the film. Please note that "The Dark Knight" is rated PG-13. Movie for those in grades 6 and up and will be shown on Friday, January 30 at 7:00 pm. Registration required.

Teen Winter/Spring '09 Programs

2008-08-26T12:47:00.001-07:00

The Teen Winter/Spring Flyer is finally here! Check out our programming through April, including the Rec Room, our monthly after-school gaming sessions, craft bonanza, and movie night!

To register for programs, click here. You can also register by calling the library at (412) 882-5694 or in-person.

Stay tuned for upcoming blog posts with more details about the programs and more info just for teens.