Friday Feature- Books to Movies

It seems like most of the movies today are based on favorite and popular books! It has been hard to keep up sometimes, but here are a few "noteworthy" books into movies:

Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightening Thief

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: PART 1

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

And TODAY marks the release of the much anticipated second movie of The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Read the books. See the movie!

Friday Feature - November Teen Programs

As we finish out this week, I'm looking ahead to next week. We have two awesome upcoming teen programs for the week of November 16:

On Tuesday, November 17, we have ATA Martial Arts of West Chester visiting the library at 7 PM to teach teens self defense at our Teen Self Defense Workshop. Teens in grades 6-12 (ages 12-18) are invited to attend this 45 minute workshop workout. Teens planning to attend must register with the library. Call us or stop by or e-mail us at wcplteens[at]gmail[dot]com.

Planning for College? On Wednesday, November 18, at 6 PM, we have a PHEAA representative visiting the library to explain to teens and their parents Financial Aid 101. Intereseted teens and their parents are asked to sign up with the library: call us, stop by, or e-mail us at the same address as above!

Registration for Teen Programs are located at the Main Desk. Just ask to sign up!
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Don't forget about our ongoing Teen Programs:

After School Cafe happens [almost] every Tuesday from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Visit the library to hang out, read, play games, snack, work on homework, relax and more at WCPL's hangout spot on Tuesdays. (After School Cafe is closed November 24th, December 22, December 29 due to Holiday). No registration required and is open to any teen in grades 6-12 (ages 12-18)! Stop by and stay as long as you like. :)

WCPL's Teen Advisory Board is looking for new members to voice their thoughts about teen library services (teens programs, teen "stuff"). Want to help the library? Join us on the Second and Fourht Monday at 6:30 PM to about 7:45 PM. No registration required to attend and is open to any teen in grades 6-12 (AND ages 13-18).

Hope to see you at the library!

If you haven't seen...

... Disney-Pixar's Up do yourself a favor and watch it just as soon as it's available on DVD - release date is November 10! (trailer)

Settle in for a wonderful story about a sad, lonely widower fighting off developers who want his land. Carl, the widower, has a plan which executes perfectly, except that young Russell inadvertently goes along for the ride.

You'll meet a whacky bird, dogs outfitted with collars that translate their barks into human speech ("Squirrel!"), and a demented adventurer. The story is bittersweet; the laughs are for all ages.

This one gets five stars and the LG calls it a keeper.

Election Link Fun

This just in from our Twitter feed:

Find your polling place by visiting this link.

See a sample ballot so you're even more informed by visiting this Chesco Site.

Remember to go out and vote! We're a polling place so visit the library a little when you vote!

Friday Feature - Tuesday is Election Day!

Vote
Originally uploaded by allyaubry

Don't forget to cast your vote on November 3rd! While this election isn't as big as the Presidential election, it is still important to exercise your right to vote. Some of the offices you'll be casting your vote for include:

• School board
• County Treasurer
• Mayor
• Township positions
• and many more!

Visit this link at Chesco.org to learn about what your vote can do!

Photo Credit: Vote, Originally uploaded by allyaubry (Flickr.com)
Vote
Originally uploaded by allyaubry

Friday Feature - Teen Read Week 2009

This Little Librarian has been major busy and everytime she wanted to post she was either out of the office (SCHOOL VISITS!) or traveling like last weekend, or just plain forgetful, but I have a post for you today!

Have you seen the Teen Book Display surrounded by Caution Tape? Only a few weeks ago, this area held the top Banned Books for 2009. This week, the section in Caution Tape is dedicated to the Best YA Books of 2009 as part of WCPL's celebration and recognition of Teen Read Week, 2009: Read Beyond Reality.

• Learn more about Teen Read Week here.
• Check out The Teens' Top Ten Booklist.
• Check out YALSA's Best Books for 2009.

Have you checked out WCPL's Upcoming Programming for teens?

• Tuesday, October 27, 6 PM to 8 PM, is the Teen Book Discussion/Writing workshop on WCU's Big Read: Sun, Stone, and Shadows. Participants are eligible for Phillies prizes. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Recommended for Grades 9-12 but open to grades 6-12. Registration is requested.
• Friday, October 30, 7 PM to 9:30 PM - Enjoy a spooky movie just in time for Halloween. Pizza and refreshments will be provided!

Hope to see you at some of these programs! Stop by, e-mail (wcplteens@gmail.c0m) or give us a call to sign up!

Friday amazement..

The LG had not seen or played with Google Earth yet. Decided a Friday was a good time to look at it and see what's to be seen.

Utter amazement, and a bit of a feeling of Big Brother watching. But, wow. Took a look at a favorite spot - Notre Dame de Paris. And, there she is. With available 3-D model to download, with photos people have uploaded taken from various angles... Latitude and longitude are included, so for you geocaching and GPS types, everything you need is there.

There are tours to take, places to visit, and if you're the nostalgic type places to revisit like that brasserie on the Ile St Louis with the smashing view of the rear of Notre Dame, not to mention all the tourist traffic! Locate it: 48 51 10.72 N 2 21 11.99 E

Have fun!