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2007-04-09T13:53:00.000-04:00

Attention Teen Scape users and readers!

Please change your bookmarks and visit the NEW EBPL Teen website located at: http://www.ebpl.org/teens/index.cfm.

Kick off Spring Break with our ...

2007-03-22T16:03:00.000-04:00

In case that's too tiny for you to read, teens in grades 8 and up are invited to our Teen Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 31st, from 7:00 to 9:00. Come and share poetry, music, or prose with your peers and enjoy some refreshments. Or just kick back and start Spring Break with a relaxing evening. RSVP by calling (732) 390-6789 or by e-mailing ysdesk@ebpl.org.

Teen Space meeting this Friday, March 9th, at 4:30!

2007-03-08T15:04:00.000-05:00

See if you have any time this Friday, March 9th, to stop in at the library between 4:30 and 5:15. Our teen consultant, Kim Bolan, will be back and we’ll be talking about colors for the walls in the teen space. You'll be able to see the color selections for the furniture and some ideas we have for lighting.

BTW, here's what the future Teen Space looked like yesterday. Even more of the walls are down now and it's waaaay dustier! We promise it'll look better than this when it's all done -- assuming we can have your help!

Patricia McCormick to visit, February 7th at 2:00!

2007-01-28T20:24:00.000-05:00

Author Patricia McCormick, nominated for a National Book Award for her controversial novel Sold, will be here at the library Wednesday, February 7th at 2 p.m. She'll be reading from her book, discussing the writing process, and offering advice to budding writers.

Sold, based on actual accounts of children forced to work in brothels, is the harrowing tale of a young Nepalese girl sold into slavery by her unscrupulous stepfather in India.

A book signing will follow Ms. McCormick's presentation. We'll be raffling off several copies of Sold, but you've got to be there to win!

Also following the program will be a chance to test out some more furniture possibilities for the new teen area at the library. It should be quite the exciting afternoon!

Please join us! Call us at (732) 390 6789 or email us at ysdesk@ebpl.org to register.

New award winners await you...

2007-01-28T15:54:00.000-05:00

Yeah, yeah. I know y'all are busy, but midterms, schmidterms! Here's a link to the newest list of award-winning books for teens. Check it out during your next study break!

Anime Club, February 2nd, 7:00-9:00

2007-01-11T13:55:00.000-05:00

Calling all teenaged anime enthusiasts! The first meeting of the library's new Anime Club is coming up fast! We're all for democracy, so we'll be showing the movie, of the three listed below, that gets the most votes at the beginning of the meeting.

-- Cowboy Bebop, the Movie
-- Osamu Tezuka's Metropolis
-- Princess Mononoke

The club will meet at least once a month to select, view, and discuss anime.

Teens in grades 6 and up can join the club in person at the Youth Services desk at the library or by calling us at (732) 390-6789.

Electronic Gaming, January 15th, 1:30 to 3:30!

2007-01-10T14:40:00.000-05:00

Teens in grades 8 and up can take the school day-off challenge and try out some of today's top games. We'll be playing Madden Football, Gran Turismo, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and DDR, just to name a few. Please register in person or by calling us at (732) 390-6789.

Hope to see you there!

Vote for the Garden State Teen Book Awards!

2007-01-05T12:08:00.000-05:00

The deadline to vote for the Garden State Teen Book Awards is January 13th -- next Wednesday! Please take a look here and cast your vote!

Wanna volunteer for Reading Buddies?!?

2006-11-30T16:58:00.000-05:00

We're looking for volunteers in grades 8-12 to be Teen Buddies in our Reading Buddies program this January through March. The Reading Buddies program pairs Teen Buddies and Kid Buddies, one-on-one, with each other so that kids can practice their reading skills in a fun and encouraging environment. The most important thing for the success of the program is for the Teen Buddies to be people who really love working with kids.

Sessions will be held at 1:45 on:
Saturday, January 20th
Saturday, February 3rd
Sunday, February 18th
Sunday, March 4th
Saturday, March 17th

Want all the details about becoming a Teen Buddy? Please call the Youth Services Department at (732) 390-6789 and ask for Suzanne. If I'm not in, just leave a message and I'll call you back. Or you can e-mail me at ysdesk@ebpl.org with "Teen Buddies" in the subject line.

What do YOU want?

2006-10-12T14:13:00.000-04:00

We're planning a new teen area at the library, and we want to hear from you! What do you want? What do you need? What do you hate?!? Please click here and tell us! Just for sharing your thoughts, you'll have a chance to enter a drawing for a gift card to Barnes & Noble or free media rentals at the library! Hey, a little bribery goes a long way...!

Chess Club, 10/14

2006-10-02T20:13:00.000-04:00

Saturday, October 14
1:30 - 3:00 pm

Whether you want to learn the game or just sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is for you!

For all ages. Register at the YS desk or call (732) 390-6789.

LAN Party, 10/7

2006-10-01T13:18:00.000-04:00

Saturday, October 7
10:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bring your own computer (check with us for details), and get ready for the LAN party! We will be playing the following games: Battlefield 2, Unreal Tournament 2004, and Counter Strike. If you have copies of the games, install them on your computer. If not, we will have copies for you to use.
Ages 12 - up. Space is limited.
Please call (732) 390-6789 to register.

Afternoon at the Movies: Stick It, 10/3

2006-09-19T17:52:00.000-04:00

Tuesday, October 3, 5:00 p.m.

Haley is a 17 year old who finds herself on the wrong side of the law one too many times. She is forced to attend the highly regimented gymnastics academy to clean up her act. Her rebellious nature stirs things up quickly in this film from the creators of Bring it On.

105 minutes Rated PG-13

Afternoon at the Movies: Take the Lead, 9/26

2006-08-24T17:47:00.000-04:00

Tuesday, September 26, 5:00 p.m.

A professional dancer volunteers to teach a group of detention-dwellers in an inner city New York school. He is as polished as they are rough and though they clash at first, they soon begin to realize that his lessons are about more than dancing. His classic moves are combined with their hip-hop to create an incredible dance fusion that explodes on-screen.

Rated PG-13; 108 minutes; 2006

Dance Dance Revolution!

2006-08-22T15:18:00.000-04:00

Registration required beginning August 1st. Call 732-390-6789.
Test your skills at DDR for Prizes! Experience the fun! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, The Library is the place to be for the DDR challenge.

Teens entering grades 6 to 8:
Wednesday, September 6th, 2-4 p.m.

Teens entering grades 9 to 12:
Friday, September 8th, 2-4 p.m.

Teen Summer Movie Festival, 8/28-8/30

2006-08-22T13:49:00.000-04:00

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Monday, August 28th, 2- 4 p.m.
English. 2003. 143 minutes. Rated PG-13. Directed by Gore Verbinski
The Goonies
Tuesday, August 29th, 2- 4 p.m.
English. 1985. 114 minutes. Rated PG. Directed by Richard Donner
Cutthroat Island
Wednesday, August 30th, 2- 4 p.m.
English. 1995. 118 minutes. Rated PG-13. Directed by Renny Harlin

Afternoon Movie: RV, 8/15

2006-07-25T13:21:00.000-04:00

See RV the day it is released on DVD:

Tuesday, August 15, 5:00 pm

Overworked executive Bob McNeive is about to embark on the most dangerous adventure of his life – a two-week cross-country trip in an RV with his family! Bob has an agenda for the trip that his wife and kids don’t know but through a series of misadventures he inadvertently learns the true meaning of family.

Afternoon Movie: Liar Liar, 8/8

2006-07-25T13:12:00.000-04:00

Liar Liar

Tuesday, August 8, 5:00 pm

What would you do if you could not lie for 24 hours?

Afternoon Movie: The Producers, 8/1

2006-07-25T13:00:00.000-04:00

Sing along with The Producers next Tuesday afternoon!

Tuesday, August 1, 5:00 pm

Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane reprise their Tony award winning stage roles on the big screen. Two down-on-their luck producers attempt to create the worst musical ever to bilk investors but instead “Springtime for Hitler” becomes the toast of Broadway in this rousing musical.

Afternoon Movie: The Benchwarmers, 7/25

2006-07-18T13:13:00.000-04:00

See The Benchwarmers the day it is released on DVD:

Tuesday, July 25, 5:00 pm

Ritchie, Gus and Clark are three losers who never got respect on the ball field when they were young. They make up for it when they form a three-player team to compete against standard little league squads to hilarious result in this film that roots for the little guy.

We'll see you there!

LAN Party

2006-07-11T20:32:00.000-04:00

Saturday, July 22

10:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Ages 12 - up

Bring your own computer (check with us for details) and play video games with others at the Library!

We will be playing the following games: Battlefield 2, Battlefield Vietnam, Battlefield 1942, and Unreal Tournament 2004. If you have copies of the games, install them on your computer! Or we will have copies for you to use.

Call (732) 390-6789 to register.

Afternoon Movie: The Fifth Element

2006-07-11T20:15:00.000-04:00

Attention Bruce Willis fans! Gather your friends and come to the Library, where you can enjoy:

The Fifth Element
Tuesday, July 18
5pm

Afternoon movies will run every Tuesday at 5pm until mid-August.
Check back for each week's showing!

The Teen Summer Film Festival will begin at the end of August.
We'll see you there!

Books for the Teen Age

2006-06-23T10:38:00.000-04:00

Check out this amazing list of great books, courtesy of the New York Public Library.

Cram for your finals with us!

2006-06-12T17:12:00.000-04:00

It's finals time, and among other things, that means it's time to cram!!! As we did at mid-terms, The Library is offering you a place to do your last-minute studying. Tutors will be available to help you clear up any confusion, and snacks will be provided. Cram sessions are open to students in grades 8 through 12 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm on Wednesday, June 14th and Thursday, June 15th. Please look for the sign-in table when you arrive!

Teen volunteers needed for Reading Buddies!

2006-05-25T11:30:00.000-04:00

The Library will be trying out a new program this summer called "Reading Buddies." We'll be pairing up kids and teens one-on-one to practice reading skills. Kid Buddies will have to be going into 2nd grade (only) and Teen Buddies will have to be entering at least 7th grade. Buddies will meet at The Library on Tuesday afternoons during the summer and take turns reading to each other for an hour. Teen Buddies will volunteer a total of two hours each week by arriving a half hour early and staying a half hour late. Before each session, Teen Buddies will be responsible for reviewing their books and setting up. After each session, Teen Buddies will be responsible for planning the next session by selecting books. The most important thing is for us to have really fun, enthusiastic Teen Buddies who love working with kids.

Want some more info about becoming a Teen Buddy? Please call the Youth Services Department at (732) 390-6789 and ask for Suzanne. If I'm not in, just leave a message and I'll call you back. Or you can e-mail me at ysdesk@ebpl.org with "Teen Buddies" in the subject line.

I hope to hear from some of you soon!

New Books For May

2006-05-16T15:11:00.000-04:00

Defining Dulcie by Paul Acampora

The Black Room by Gillian Cross

Lucky Stars by Lucy Frank

My Almost Epic Summer by Adele Griffin

On the Head of a Pin by Mary Beth Miller

Strong At The Heart by Carolyn Lehman

Safe Sex 101 by Margaret O. Hyde

Hello, America by Livia Bitton- Jackson

Submit those TLC applications!

2006-05-14T13:27:00.000-04:00

Just a reminder to prospective Teen Library Connection participants:
The last day to submit an application for TLC is tomorrow, Monday, May 15th! The Library is open on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Make sure to drop off your application sometime before we close!

P.S. -- Applications are available here.

Do You Like the Gossip Girl Series?

2006-05-04T09:06:00.000-04:00

If you do, try a few other books in our collection:
Rules of the Road by Joan Bauer,
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares,
Gingerbread by Rachel Cohn,
This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen,
The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart,
The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler,
Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty, and
Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison.

Ask us for other suggestions, too!

Teen Advisory Board

2006-05-04T08:59:00.000-04:00

Our next meeting is Friday, May 19 at 3:30 pm. Come with your ideas for movies, games and programs you would like to see the library offer. You will get volunteer credit and refreshments will be served!!
Call 732-390-6789 to register.

TLC Applications

2006-05-04T08:56:00.000-04:00

Don't forget to hand in those completed Teen Library Connection applications beginning today! You have until May 15 to submit them. We will choose participants on a lottery basis, and you will be notified the week of June 5th.
If you have any questions, just call 732-390-6789!

Summer Volunteering @ The Library

2006-04-17T15:00:00.000-04:00

The Teen Library Connection, The Library’s summer volunteer program for teens is open to residents entering grades 8, 9 and 10 in September. Students can sign up for two consecutive weeks.
TLC runs Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 12 noon, June 26 to August 18.

Weeks are:
June 26 – 30, July 3 – 7 (no meeting July 4th), July 10 – 14, July 17 – 21, July 24 – 28, July 31 – August 4, August 7 – 11, and August 14 - 18
Applications are available now. We will accept them beginning May 4, through May 15 in person only at the Youth Services desk.
Participants will be chosen by lottery and notified by June 9.

One Book New Jersey Book Discussion

2006-04-17T14:40:00.000-04:00

Tuesday, May 16th, 4 - 5 p.m.
Teens around the state are talking about “Swallowing Stones” by Joyce McDonald. We will, too. Four teenagers’ lives are changed by a freak 4th of July accident. Read the story, and come for food and talk.
For teens in grade 6 and up.
Register Now
Call 732-390-6789 OR
Email ysdesk@ebpl.org.

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Teen Advisory Board

2006-04-17T14:37:00.000-04:00

Friday, April 21st 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Want to help plan programs for teens in the library? Have any good ideas of movies we should show and new books we should buy? Join the Teen Advisory Board. Volunteer credit will be given for your time, plus there will be food! We will be talking about summer movies and the teen summer reading club, among other things. For students in grades 6 and up.
Registration required.
Call 732-390-6789 OR
Email ysdesk@ebpl.org.