Summer Reading Club

We've got some great events planned this summer. Come see us!

Teen Game Night

Something to add to your calendar: Teen Game Night! We get out our Wii and assorted board and card games on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 pm throughout the school year. So, come on out and show off some of your gaming skills.

Stayed Tuned for Summer Reading Club

Within Arms Reach: The Future is Yours!

Summer Reading Club is coming soon, so stayed tuned for this summer's fantastic lineup. This summer's programs look great, and the schedule of YA Programs will be posted here and on the library's web page. http//www.grapevinetexas.gov/IndividualDepartments/Library/TeenZone/SummerReadingClub.aspx

I'm getting excited already! Check back for more info.

New YA Books

Yea! We have new YA books. Here is just a sampling of some of the new titles you'll find in the Teen Zone:

• Riot by Walter Dean Myers


• Mare's War by Tanita S. Davis


• The Walls Have Eyes by Clare B. Dunkle


• The Squire's Quest by Gerald Morris


• Daniel X: Watch the Skies by James Patterson & Ned Rust


• Waiting for You by Susane Colasanti


• Destroy All Cars by Blake Nelson


• Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia by Brandon Sanderson


• Sharp Shot by Jack Higgins


• Timelock by Davis Klass


• The Dragon of Trelian by Michelle Knudsen


• The Importance of Wings by Robin Friedman


• Escape by Sea by L. S. Lawrence


• Goddess Boot Camp by Tera Lynn Childs


• The Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry.

So, stop by the Teen Zone and check out some new books!

Next Book Selection: Holes

It looks like our next book selection is going to be Holes by Louis Sachar. I will order some paperback copies that can be picked up at our movie screening on Thursday, July 9th at 2pm. If you can't attend, please come by the children's desk later on to get a copy.

Hoot Discussion

So, to begin our discussion, I thought I'd post some questions to just get things started. You don't have to answer all of the questions (this isn't a school assignment); they are just a starting point. Feel free to add additional comments about the book, just remember to be nice about it and the feelings/comments of everyone else participating in this online discussion.

What did you enjoy about Hoot? Was it easy to "get into" the story? Was it a quick read? Were the characters and plot believable? Why or why not? Who was your favorite character in the story and why? Who did you dislike in the story and why? What are the major themes of Hoot? Are they relevant to your life; have you ever experienced anything similar to this novel? Were Roy's actions justifiable? Were Mullet Finger's? What about Mother Paula's? Was the ending what you expected? How did it differ from what you expected?

YA Summer Reading Programs

The following programs are for young adults entering 6th grade and up. YA programs are presented on Thursdays at 2 p.m.

June 11 YA Bookshelf--Hear about what's new in Young Adult Fiction and pick up our first book for online discussion here. (1 hour)

June 18 Balloon Sculpture--Learn to twist balloons into fabulous artistic creations. Space limited; please call 817-410-3406 to register. (1.5 hours)

June 25 Exploring Your Family Tree--Learn to use Ancestry.com and some of our other library resources to learn more about your family history. (1 hour)

July 2 Mad Science--Watch some wild science experiments. (45 min.)

July 9 Mid-Summer Movie--We'll be watching the movie version of our book club selection and passing out the next book! (2 hours)

July 16 Art Afternoon--Learn to draw a self-portrait. (1.5 hours)

July 23 Songs, Rhythm, and Dance with Doc Gibbs--Sing-Along, Play-Along, Dance-Along Music program. (1 hour)

July 30 Illustrated Journaling with Janee Trasler--Learn from a professional author and illustrator how you can to tell your life stories in comic book form. (1.5 hours)

Aug. 6 Zooniversity--See and learn about wild animals. (45 min.)

Aug. 13 End of Summer Movie--We'll be watching the movie version of our second book club selection! (2 hours)

See you there!