Good Job Lady Hyaks!

The lady Hyaks basketball team is going to state! Read all about it here: http://www.thedailyworld.com/articles/2007/02/25/sports/01sports.txt

We're proud of you! Play hard and have a great time.

New Books

Princess on the Brink: Princess diaries volume 8 by Meg Cabot

At last, Mia is a junior. An upperclassperson. Free of her responsibilities as student body president. So why is it that everything is going so terribly wrong? What is she doing in Intro to Creative Writing? When she has made it through Algebra and Geometry, why must she be faced with Precalculus? And for the love of all that is Genovian, why has Lilly nominated her for school prez again? All this is nothing compared to the news Michael springs on her, however. On top of all the mathematical strife, her beloved boyfriend is leaving for Japan for a year. Precalc has nothing on preparing for the worst separation ever!
Turns out there is one way she might convince Michael to stay. But will she? Or won't she?









The Mailbox by Audrey Shafer

Twelve-year-old Gabe Culligan's had a rough life, but things have evened out really nicely for him lately. You see, for years Gabe was a foster kid, shuttled from place to place without a home. Then his social worker found his long-lost Uncle Vernon and things were looking good. Sure, Uncle Vernon's kind of crusty. He has a prosthetic leg and a gruff manner, but it's obvious that he and his nephew get along really well. You can't blame Gabe for not knowing that Vernon would have secrets. So one day, Gabe comes home from school and Uncle Vernon's dead on the floor. Well what would you do? You can't blame the kid for not wanting to deal with the situation. The next morning he goes to school like usual and tries not to think about what to do. When he gets home, there's a note in the mailbox. On one side it says, "I have a secret". On the other side it says, "Do not be afraid". But when Gabe comes into the house and finds his uncle's body has disappeared, he is afraid. Very.

"The Boy Book" by E. Lockhart.










It's the sequel to The Boyfriend List, and in it, Ruby Oliver confronts the secret about Noel, mysterious notes from Jackson, the interpretation of boy-speak, the villainy of Cricket, the horrors of the school retreat, and the exploitation of hooters everywhere. There are fruit roll-ups.There is upper-regioning. There are so many boys to choose from!And there are penguins.









Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George

Many stories tell of damsels in distress, who are rescued from the clutches of fire-breathing dragons by knights in shining armor, and swept off to live happily ever after. Unfortunately, this is not one of those stories. True, when Creel’s aunt suggests sacrificing her to the local dragon, it is with the hope that the knight will marry Creel and that everyone (aunt and family included) will benefit handsomely. Yet it’s Creel who talks her way out of the dragon’s clutches. And it’s Creel who walks for days on end to seek her fortune in the king’s city with only a bit of embroidery thread and a strange pair of slippers in her possession.But even Creel could not have guessed the outcome of this tale. For in a country on the verge of war, Creel unknowingly possesses not just any pair of shoes, but a tool that could be used to save her kingdom…or destroy it.






All of these books are available now! Just ask at the front desk.

New Library Cats!

Have you met the new library cats? Allow them to introduce themselves....

"Hi, My name is Waldo, I am a gray tabby. I am about 6 months old and I was adopted from PAWs. I am curious and energetic. My people say I like getting into trouble, but I just want to know everything I can about my new home. I will scratch so you might want to play with me with a toy."

"Hi, My name is Olivia. I am a black female cat, and I'm about 10 months old. Unlike, my fellow library cat, I am very calm and I know that I am lucky to live here so I try to obey the rules. I am sweet and I will let you pet me, I NEVER scratch!"

New books

"Jeremy Fink and the meaning of life" by Wendy Mass

The summer he turns 13, Jeremy receives a mysterious box with the engraved words "the meaning of life: for Jeremy Fink on his thirteenth birthday." The box was left by his father, who has been dead for five years. It has four locks, but Jeremy finds no keys to open them. As Jeremy and his best friend, Lizzy, embark on a quest to find the keys, they travel across Manhattan from flea markets to fancy office buildings and museums, searching, as it turns out, not only for keys but also insights into science, religion, art, friendship, and family.


"Sloppy firsts" by Megan McCafferty

When her best friend, Hope Weaver, moves away from Pineville, New Jersey, hyperobservant sixteen-year-old Jessica Darling is devastated. A fish out of water at school and a stranger at home, Jessica feels more lost than ever now that the only person with whom she could really communicate has gone. How is she supposed to deal with the boy- and shopping-crazy girls at school, her dad’s obsession with her track meets, her mother salivating over big sister Bethany’s lavish wedding, and her nonexistent love life?



















"Second helpings" by Megan McCafferty

Jessica Darling, the lovably cynical heroine of Sloppy Firsts (2001), is about to begin her final year of high school. She is not looking forward to it. Her best friend, Hope, has moved away, leaving her with only budding-movie-star Bridget to confide in. She also is doing her best to forget Marcus Flutie, the oh-so-sexy guy who captured her heart the year before, only to break it. Jessica has resolved to apply to Columbia University, but after the 9/11 attack, she's doubly certain her parents won't hear of her going to school in New York City. She's flattered by the attentions of Len Levy, a hot brainiac, who just might be the one to drive Marcus from her mind

Video Game Tournament

Well, the video game tournament was 1/19/07 and everyone had a great time playing Mario Cart and eating pizza. There were two contests, the first was Racing and the winners were: First Place; Tyler Cole, Second Place; Chris Larson, Third Place; Evan Whipple. The second contest was Battle and the winners were; First Place; Chris Larson, Second Place; Tyler Cole and Third Place; Evan Whipple. Keep checking the blog for news about upcoming events at your library!

3rd Annual Video Game Tournament

Game: Mario Cart N64
Date: Friday, January 19th
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Location: Ocean Shores Library
16 players maximum
Sign up today at the library 289-3919
Prizes, food, fun

Sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board

New Music!!

We've got some great new music at the library...

Local Writing Contest

The Associated Arts of Ocean Shores are holding another "Write on the Beach" Writer's conference in January. There is a student writing contest....check out the rules:

The Student Writing Contest Rules

Mail entries to:
Write on the Beach 2007-Contest EntryAssociated Arts of Ocean Shores
P.O.Box 2284Ocean Shores, WA 98569
STUDENT WRITING CONTESTFIRST PRIZE: $25.00 - SECOND PRIZE: $15.00 - THIRD PRIZE: $10.00
GUIDELINES
1. Only previously unpublished works of 2500 words or less will be accepted. Entries may be extracts from longer pieces.

2. Manuscripts must be double-spaced, produced by word processor on white 20/24lb paper and in font size 12 point. No decorative fonts.

3. Poetry is limited to 3 poems (3 entries) per person. There is a maximum of 5 pages total per person. Each poem requires a separate entry fee.

4. The entry fee for students aged 18 years (or younger) is $5.00 per entry

5. To ensure confidentiality:
No author identification is to appear on any page of the manuscript.All manuscript pages must be numbered and titled in the top, right-hand corner. Write the author’s name, address, phone number and title of the entry on a 3"x5" white index card. Staple the index card to the front of the manuscript.

6. The judges’ decisions are final.

7. Deadline for submissions:Entries must be postmarked no later than December 29th 2006.

8. Prizes will be announced at the Saturday Awards Luncheon during the ‘Write on the Beach 2007’ conference.

9. Please keep a copy of your work. "Write on the Beach" cannot accept responsibility for unclaimed manuscripts. Pick up your manuscript(s) at the conference registration table. OR include an adequately stamped and sized self-addressed envelope with your submission.

For more info visit oswotb.com

Did you like Ella Enchanted?

From Gail Carson Levine, the author of "Ella Enchanted" comes a new magical tale.."Fairest"
In a world in which elegance, beauty, and singing ability are revered, Aza is bulky, awkward, and homely. Her saving grace is that she can sing and has a gift of voice manipulation that she calls illusing. Through a chance meeting at her familys inn, a duchess invites Aza to act as her companion and accompany her to the palace to attend the kings wedding. When the beautiful new queen discovers Azas gift for throwing her voice and for mimicry, she sees a way of protecting her reputation and disguising her own lack of talent. Pressured by the womans threats upon her family, Aza deceives the court into believing that Ivi is a gifted singer. When the ruse is discovered, Aza is forced to flee the castle in order to save her life. Through her adventures, she discovers her own strength of character, learns about her true heritage, and decides that her physical appearance is not worthy of the stress and worry she has wasted on it.

A New Princess book!

This spring, Mia's determined to have a good time, despite the fact that the student government over which she presides is suddenly broke. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it) Grandmère has an elaborate scheme to simultaneously raise money, catapult Mia to theatrical fame, and link her romantically with an eligible teen bachelor, not her boyfriend. It's no wonder that Michael, the love of her life, seems to think she's a psycho, or worse: not much fun. Is it possible that Mia, soon-to-be star of the stage, president of the student body, and future ruler of Genovia, doesn't know how to party?
This is volume 7 of the "Princess diary" books...We have most of the princess books at the library, and if we are missing one, we can order it for you.

SPECIALS just in

"Special circumstances" The words have sent chills down Tally's spine since her days as a repellent, rebellious ugly. Back then Specials were a sinister rumor -- frighteningly beautiful, dangerously strong, breathtakingly fast. Ordinary pretties might live their whole lives without meeting a Special. But Tally's never been ordinary. And now she's been turned into one of them: a superamped fighting machine, engineered to keep the uglies down and the pretties stupid.
The strength, the speed, and the clarity and focus of her thinking feel better than anything Tally can remember. Most of the time. One tiny corner of her heart still remembers something more.
Still, it's easy to tune that out -- until Tally's offered a chance to stamp out the rebels of the New Smoke permanently. It all comes down to one last choice: listen to that tiny, faint heartbeat, or carry out the mission she's programmed to complete. Either way, Tally's world will never be the same.
This is the final volume in the three part "Uglies" trilogy.
We have volume one "Uglies" and Volume two "Pretties" in the library also. If you like science fiction and adventure, you are sure to like this trilogy!

New Non Fiction

"Changing bodies, changing lives" 3rd edition by
Ruth Bell

This book is designed to help teenagers make informed decisions about their lives, from questions about sex, love, friendship, and how your body works to dealing with problems at school and home and figuring out who you are. It's packed with illustrations, checklists, and resources for the answers you really need. Best of all, it's filled with the voices, poems, and cartoons from hundreds of other teenagers, who tell you what makes them feel worried, angry, confused, sexy, happy, and yes, even excited and hopeful about their lives.



"Cracking the SAT" 2007 edition. Published by The Princeton Review

Are you going to be taking the SAT soon? This book will help be prepare and be confident in your skills. There are 7 full-length practice tests included, three in the book and exclusive free access to 4 online. There is even a DVD included with video tutorials from top instructors.








"What smart teenagers know...about dating, relationships and sex" by Deborah Hatchell

Everyone is at different stages in the relationship game. You might be shy and not know how to break the ice, or you don't know how to flirt. Maybe your relationship is headed for a crash-&-burn and you need to know what to do next. You just got dumped and don't think you'll be able to breathe. Or, you want to break up, but don't know how. Okay, so you're interested in sex too, but this isn't one of those birds-and-the-bees "sex talk" books. This is about the stuff you care about right now.

New Books

"Superhero explosion: 60 easy lessons for drawing comics" by Neal Yamamoto

Creating killer comics packed with amazing heroes and vile villains has never been easier. Just follow the step-by-step demos and in a flash you'll go from drawing basic heads, figures and costumes to capturing all the explosive powers, punches, and places of comic-book realms.

"You can draw Marvel characters" by Dan Jurgens

The complete guide to drawing Marvel Comics award-winning heroes and villains. With this book ou can master the essential comic-book arts of penciling, inking and coloring. Develop your drawing skills using new artworks, trace overlays, foldout pages, and stencils. Learn to draw vehicles, clothing, and equipment to enhance your figures. Get exciting tips on how to make your own comic.














"Chew on this: everything you don't want to know about fast food" by Eric Scholsser

In this book the author and Charles Wilson upwrap the fast-food industry to bring you a behind-the-scenes look at the business that both feeds and feeds off the young. Some of the cool and scary facts you'll learn include:
*Meet the fifteen-year-old wh invented the hamburger
*See how French fries are often shot through a
supowered gun--and what makes them taste so good
*Explore the six weeks that a fast-food chicken lives
before it becomes a chicken nugget
*Examine a table of healthy and unhealthy human
body parts--and see what happens inside your body
when you eat too much junk

Fun at the finale!

Everyone had a great time at the Teen Summer Reading Finale...the final numbers are, 17 kids read their three books and got prizes from McDonalds and Beach Treasures coffe. 40 local teens signed up and read over 75 books. The people that attended the finale got great prizes in the drawings from local businesses, and Evan Whipple walked away with the Harry Potter set. We played water balloon dodgeball and the competition was fierce! Here are some photos for your enjoyment:

TSRP FINALE!

Friday, August 25th at 3 pm is the Finale of the TSRP (Teen Summer Reading Program). We will hand out awards and prizes to those who read their three books. If you haven't turned in your reading forms yet, you have until 5 pm on Thursday the 24th to turn them in. Everyone will have fun playing Water Balloon Dodgeball! See you there.

Teen Summer Reading Update

I wanted to remind everyone that has signed up for 'Creature Feature' the deadline for reading your three books is August 24th. So far, nine people have read the required three books and got a bracelet or dogtag necklace. Remember, there are lots of awesome prizes you could win so...start reading! Here are some reviews that were submitted by participants:

Name: Savannah
Title: "The year of secret assignments" by Jaclyn Moriarty
Review: "It was really good and has many exciting twists and turns
Rating: 4 paw prints

Name: Elizabeth
Title: "Beware Princess Elizabeth" by Carolyn Meyer
Review: "Princess Elizabeth is enemy's with her sister Mary until Queen Mary dies and Elizabeth becomes queen."
Rating: 4 paw prints

Name: Haley
Title: "Hoot" by Carl Hiassen
Review: "Ray's just on his way to school when he sees a strange boy running barefoot down the street. He follows him and gets dragged into a major issue for saving little owls. He is tormented by bullies and even wins the heart of one. Can the owls be saved?"
Rating: 4 paw prints

Name: Brittany
Title: "Chasing redbird" by Sharon Creech
Review:"Zinny finds a trail that is 20 miles long. Clearing the trail will lead to the mysterious disappearing items of her aunts & cousins. A sad book.
Rating: 4 paw prints

Name: Jasmin
Title: "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
Review: "A girl moves to a new town to live with her father and ends up falling in love with a vampire"
Rating: 4 Paw prints (couldn't put it down!)

Nintendo Display

All August, TAB Member, Robby Ramiskey is displaying his collection of Nintendo through the years. From the original system to the Game Cube, it's all here. You can also see some classic game titles. Come enjoy this display all month. If you have a collection you would like to display at the Library, contact Michelle at
289-3919.

More Monsters

Here are more monsters from the contest...

Make a Monster Winners

The winners of the "Make a Monster" contest were Zach Brady, Navarre Kerr, and Skyler Whipple. The prizes included a coupon for a free 6 inch sub courtesy of Subway, a coupon for a game of bowling from Shores Bowl and candy. The winners made a very scary monster using most of the materials available. The judges were Dave Weiser, City Manager; Gene Swygard, Friends of the Library Treasurer; and Betty Smith of the Library Board of Trustees. We thank the judges for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend the contest. We also thank the Ocean Shores Friends of the Library and the Teen Advisory Board who sponsor the Teen Summer Reading Program. The winners named their monster "Martha Stewart" Here is a picture of the winners and their lovely but scary Martha

Next TSRP Program is MONSTROUS!

Friday, July 28th at 2pm come to the library and Make a Monster. You can work alone or in teams of up to three. You will have basic supplies like cardboard and duct tape to work with. The monsters will be judged and prizes will be given to the winning monster creator(s). There will be snacks to eat and a scary movie to watch...come and have a great time!