Teen Time is Moving!

Teen Time, a fun and free teen library program of games, crafts, and other activities has moved to Mondays, beginning January 3rd. We'll meet every Monday, 3:30 to 4:30 PM, in the Library Program Room. Light refreshments will be served. Join us each week for a stress-free hour of fun. No sign-up required, but teens will be asked to sign a behavior contract. See the teen librarians for further details.

I Know It's Over by C.K. Kelly Martin

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


eeehh.



This book got wonderful reviews, but I was unable to connect with the main character. Martin did a great job of exploring the male emotional side of abortion and she gave many of her characters depth. Many readers will love this book; I'm just not one of them.



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Teen Time!

Monday, January 3, join us at 3:30pm in the Library program room dancing, singing and guitar playing as we let loose with the library's PS2.  Games and Snacks provided.  Bring yourself, bring your friends!

Registration is not necessary, but a signed behavior contract is required. See young adult librarians, Ms. Kathy and Ms. Becky with questions.

Back to School Update!

NoveList+: Your guide to fiction and non-fiction reading. Find book awards lists, author biographies, read-a-likes, series  and recommended reads.  We've taken the guess work out of choosing a book for school and for pleasure.

Famous Last Words...

Don't be silly. If this was really the ship's self-destruct button, do you think they'd leave it lying around where anyone could press it ?

Great New Website for Readers AND Writers

Figment.com is a website that allows you to post writings of your own and critique the writings of others.  Learn from other writers by reading their work and by letting them comment on your own.  This is a great new site, launching Monday, December 20. 

Get active!

Teen Time!

 

Thursday, December 16, join us in the program room from 3:30-4:30.  We'll be enjoying tasty homemade snacks and painting glass ornaments.  All supplies are provided.

Contact the Teen department if you have questions, nptya@newportlibraryri.org or 847-8720 ext. 206.

We'd love to see you there!

Famous last words...

You can’t wake them up when they’re hibernating.

Back to School Update

Topic Search is a current events database that allows you to explore social, political and economic issues, scientific discoveries, and other popular topics you may be required to research for your teachers.

We've done half the work for you. Why not take advantage of us?!

Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus - Must See!

A little Christmas Spirit for those of you that want it :-)

Help Pets Enjoy the Holidays!

     There are many things teens can do to make the world a better place for pets, and some of them start right at home! If you have a pet, remember that holiday decorations and special foods can pose problems for your pet. Here are a few hints to keep your special Fluffy or Fido safe: a) secure your Christmas tree well, perhaps to the wall or ceiling, to prevent a curious canine from tipping it over; b) hang non-breakable ornaments near the bottom of the tree, so kitty can't break them; c) tinsel can be deadly when eaten by a dog, so don't put it on the tree; d) pine needles can cause health problems if ingested by a dog or cat, so regularly sweep up fallen needles; e) misltetoe, poinsettias, and amaryllis can be toxic, so keep your pets away from them; f) and finally, holiday sweets are fun to eat--but are not good for your dog--so keep chocolates, peppermints, candy canes, and other treats well away from your pet.

You can also help out the homeless pets at the Potter League for Animals by buying your holiday gifts at the

Critter Glitter Holiday Jewelry Sale

Sale Days: 
Daily, through December 12th, 10am to 5pm

Potter League for Animals • 87 Oliphant Lane • Middletown, RI • Tel: 401-846-8276

Son accused of killing father with crossbow | Toronto & GTA | News | Toronto Sun

Say what now??!!! In the library???!!!!

Son accused of killing father with crossbow | Toronto & GTA | News | Toronto Sun

Google Launches Google eBooks, Formerly Google Editions

This is an interesting article about the availability of open platform e-books, many for free!
This is an Google Launches Google eBooks, Formerly Google Editions

Famous last words...

Oh, that won't take too long.

Back to School Update

Student Research Center is designed especially for teens in grades 6-12. It allows you to choose to research in magazines and newspapers, reference works, biographies, radio and tv news, country, state or province reports, primary sources and photos, maps and flags.

What a great resources for your next paper!

Targeted Computer Classes

 

Love computers?  Love scrapbooking?  We have the class for you; on-line scrapbooking.  Bring you own photos, or save them on-line, and I'll show you how to create on-line scrapbook using Smilebox.com.  Check it out:

Digital scrapbooking design generated with Smilebox

Join us in the Stride Room of the Newport Public Library at 3:30pm on Tuesday, December 7.  Registration is not necessary.

A Spellbinding Tale for Fantasy Fans!

IInkspell by Cornelia Funke

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This second novel in the Inkworld trilogy is as captivating and gorgeously written as the first (Inkheart), securing author Cornelia Funke's place in that modern pantheon of fantasy writers for teens that includes Neil Gaiman, Philip Pullman, J. K. Rowling, and Philip Reeve. As the book begins, the Inkworld is broached by Meggie, who turns out to have the power to "read" herself as well as others into the book-world created by Finoglio. Her friend Farid is desperate to follow the fire-eater Dustfinger and Meggie can't resist the opportunity also to enter the world she has dreamed about. But Farid and Meggie aren't the only ones to reenter the Inkworld: the criminal-minded storyteller Orpheus "reads" the sinister Basta, the vicious Mortola, and Mo, Meggie's father, back into the story. Resa, Meggie's mother, also comes along. With careful depiction, Funke gives us the whole of Inkworld and its colorful, brave, and sometimes evil inhabitants. Finoglio, the aged storyteller, is particularly well drawn. But then so are Orpheus, Meggie, Farid, Violante, the Adderhead, and so many characters. I won't say more about the plot--it's quite complicated to explain anyway. But if you ever wondered what happens to the characters after you put down a thrilling book you've just been reading, this and the other Inkworld books are the captivating answer!



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