Monthly Poll: Best Teen Book-to-Movie Adaption Winner

The ballots have been counted and the results are in! A total of 49 teens cast their votes to let us know what is the Best Teen Book-to-Movie adaption. And the winner by a landslide is Harry Potter with 20 votes! Following this is Twilight (11 votes), Lord of the Rings (7 votes), Perks of Being a Wallflower and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (both 4 votes), and Princess Bride (2 votes). There was also one (1) write-in vote for Hunger Games. 

Our contest winner is Miranda Bouren. Congratulations, Miranda!

For our July contest, you'll get to let us know what popular book trend you're sick of.

Flying Aces: Rescheduled

Yesterday's weather may have prevented the Flying Aces Frisbee Dog show from happening as scheduled, but fear not! The show has been rescheduled for Thursday July 25 @ 6:30 p.m. 

Still have questions? Contact the library @ 248-628-3034.

Teen Reviewer: Tori Coker

Teen Reviewer Tori, 12, read Monster High, by Lisi Harrison (of Clique fame) and thought it was awesome! Here is her review:

"I really enjoyed this book and the rest in the (Monster High) series. I wouldn't say it was a realistic story, considering it's about a bunch of high schoolers who are monsters. One of the reasons I enjoyed it was because of the love story. I love books with that quality :) I would recommend it to any girl my age!"

Tori also loved Mockingjay, the final book in Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy: 

"This book is the last addition to the series, and I think it ends well. It's got its ups and downs, but the main character heals herself. It kills off two of my favorite characters, which I wasn't very happy about. But it has an epilogue that shows 20 years later, which is always a good thing. I can't wait to read more books like this one!"

Tori recommends both books.

Want to be a Teen Reviewer for this blog? Stop by the Teen Desk and talk with Alissa Bach.

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Flying Aces Frisbee Dogs: Tomorrow!

There's still room to sign up to attend our Flying Aces Frisbee Dogs program, which takes place @ 6:30 p.m. tomorrow (June 27) on the lawn outside the library. Come be amazed, astounded, and awestruck as these adorable dogs run and leap and perform awesome stunts before your very eyes. Bring a blanket, but please leave your own pets at home.

As this is an outdoor program, we must keep the weather in mind. Tomorrow's forecast is (according to the Weather Channel Website) is mid-80s with a 30% chance of rain/thunderstorms. If the program gets rained out (and we hope it won't), the rain date will be July 25. 

T-Shirt Craft: Monday June 24

T-Shirt Craft: Sharpie Tie-Dye

Monday June 24 @ 3-4:30 p.m.

The OPL Teen Department will be hosting a Sharipe Tie-Dye program this coming Monday (June 24) @ 3-4:30 p.m. as part of our 2013 Teen Summer Reading Program. These T-Shirts achieve that cool tie-dye look, but without the mess. And, like traditional tie-dye, each Sharpie tie-dye outcome is one-of-a-kind. Plus, the craft is a lot of fun!

Registration is required for this program, and you must be a Teen (entering 6th grade in the fall-12th grade) to be eligible. So please make other arrangements for younger siblings and parents. Also, for those registered and planning to attend, please remember to bring a clean white or light-colored T-shirt (tip: the colors work better if the shirt is pre-washed). 

We'll see you there! --AJB

What's On Your Ideal Bookshelf?

What's on YOUR Ideal Bookshelf? Out of all the books you've ever read, which ones are your favorites? Which ones can you read again and again without ever tiring of them? Which ones made the biggest impact on you? If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only have a few books, which ones would you take with you? Now's your chance to tell us--and maybe win a prize for doing so! 

Stop by the Adult Services Desk and fill out a "My Ideal Bookshelf" form for a chance to win a copy of the Thessaly La Force's book of the same name.  

Teen Reviewer: Annie White

Teen Reviewer Annie, 14, read an advanced reader copy of In the After, by Demitria Lunetta (due to be published June 25, 2013), and she loved it! Here is her review:

"In the After is told from Amy Ham's point of view. She is a 16-year-old girl who has survived an alien invasion on her own. After a month with no one to keep her company, she finds a toddler while out on a food run. She names her Baby. Together they survive nearly three years. They create their own language (a modified version of American Sign Language), they learn to be quiet, and they learn to survive. After a few years, they are rescued and taken to New Hope, a city full of people. Amy discovers many secrets about the city and the invasion. This book was a fantastic read. The writing style is very entertaining and the plot takes many twists and turns that I wasn't expecting. My only complaint would be the ending. Other than that, In the After is a thrilling, heart-pounding novel I could hardly bring myself to put down."

Annie suggests this dystopian novel might be best for older teens, age 16-18. But she wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone she thinks would enjoy it.