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. 
Teen Rec Room
NEW BOOKS!
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!
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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!
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
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?!
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...
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!
Wii Gaming Tournament
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!
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!
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!
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!
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?
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
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!
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.
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