Teen Summer Reading at the Library

Hey everyone....its summer! That means, the 3rd annual Teen Summer Reading Program. The theme this year is: "You never know @ your library" This is going to be a fun summer! Its free to participate and sign up starts as soon as school is out on June 18th. Sign up and get a book bag with supplies to get you started, the first event is Friday, June 29th at 3pm, a KICK OFF PARTY with games, food, and prizes. See you at the library this summer!

New books!

"Diary of a wimpy kid: a novel in cartoons" by Jeff Kinney

First things first. Boys do not have diaries. Girls have diaries. Let's get that straight cause things could get messy if we don't. Basically, what we have here are the gathered thoughts and memories of Greg Haffley. Greg's got a pretty average life, all things considered. His older brother is a jerk, his younger brother annoying, his best friend a doofus, and his parents perfect dweebs. To top it all off, Greg's been thrown into his first year of middle school and things are really weird. Suddenly friendships are shifting and Greg's not sure who he wants to be. Add in some haunted houses, wrestling, downhill games involving bodily injury, forbidden cheese, and basic family fears and you've got yourself one heckuva debut.

"Cam's Quest: The Continuing Story of Princess Nevermore and the Wizard's Apprentice" by Dian Curtis Regan
Cam's Quest is the sequel to Dian Curtis Regan's Princess Nevermore. Cam's Quest follows Princess Quinn, aka Princess Nevermore, and Cam, the former Wizard's Apprentice, as they each seek their destiny. Quinn and Cam have both been raised in the underground kingdom of Mandria, one in which both magical and Medieval customs dominate.

"Kurt Cobain: Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind" by Jeff Burlingame

Written by a high-school acquaintance of Kurt Cobain, this biography in the new American Rebels series is an unusually intimate account of the rock legend. A resident of Cobain's hometown, Aberdeen, WA, Burlingame supports his well-researched portrait with personal interviews with Cobain's family, friends, and other local acquaintances. His descriptions of Cobain's darker struggles, such as drug use, are frank, and he occasionally interrupts the text with a few didactic cautions about drug use. He also delves into controversial theories about Cobain's death, including a key investigator's belief that Cobain was murdered. Thorough endnotes, a well-rounded bibliography, and a discography conclude this detailed title, which stands out from many series biographies because of its insider's appreciation for the musician and his legacy

"Edenville owls" By Robert Parker

There is something evil in the air. Fourteen-year-old Bobby senses it. Who is that man he saw arguing with his pretty new English teacher? And what was the real reason she missed school for days afterward? Bobby knows he should mind his own business, but times are confusing. World War II has just ended and the world is changing. Bobby’s world, especially. There’s his relationship with Joanie, for one—why does being her friend feel awkward all of a sudden? And then there are his buddies, the junior varsity Edenville Owls—a group of basketball players in need of a leader. Can they help each other off the court as well as they can on it? They will need to. Something evil is in the air.

"Pure spring" by Brian O'Doyle

it’s spring in post-World War II Ottawa and Martin O’Boy has finally found a true home with Grampa Rip. Martin’s also found a job, working for the Pure Spring soft drink company. Best of all, he's in love with beautiful Gerty McDowell. But everything’s not perfect. Martin lied to kindly Mr. Mirsky, Pure Spring’s owner, to get the job. Grampa Rip’s brain increasingly goes missing. There’s that mysterious, yet oddly familiar, man in the park. Too, there are Martin’s memories; the sudden appearance of famed Soviet defector Igor Gouzensko; and Martin’s shady boss Randy. And worst of all, Gerty's grandfather is being robbed by Randy, with Martin forced to act as his accomplice. Martin’s happiness, his sense of duty, and his love for Gerty collide.

"Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
This is a historical novel set in 1918. Alone in the world, teen-aged Hattie is driven to prove up on her uncle's homesteading claim.For years, sixteen-year-old Hattie's been shuttled between relatives. Tired of being Hattie Here-and-There, she courageously leaves Iowa to prove up on her late uncle's homestead claim near Vida, Montana. With a stubborn stick-to-itiveness, Hattie faces frost, drought and blizzards. Despite many hardships, Hattie forges ahead, sharing her adventures with her friends--especially Charlie, fighting in France--through letters and articles for her hometown paper.

Poker Tournament a success!

9 people played in the Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament and had a great time. Thanks to staff member Stephanie for being a dealer. Also thanks to Chris Larson, TAB member for dealing. The TAB sponsored the event and bought the food and drinks. The TAB also purchased the grand prize, a plaque and candy. Hope to see everyone at our next event. Keep checking the blog for upcoming events. The grand prize winner was Dylan McQueeny. The last four players standing were (4th) Dana McCrackin (3rd) Evan Whipple (2nd) Tyler Cole and of course 1st was Dylan.

TAB meeting

the next TAB meeting is Tuesday, March 27th at 5:30 p.m. here at the Library. Any 7th-12th grader interested in joining is welcome to attend. We will be seeing the Teen Summer Reading supplies for the first time and working on the final plans for the Poker Tournament. See you there!

Poker Tournament!

The Teen Advisory Board is sponsoring at Texas Hold 'Em Poker tournament at the Library

Friday, April 13th, 6pm. Open to 7th-12th grade North Beach Students. The first 18 to register play for fun and prizes*

So if you're feeling lucky, call, email or come into the library to register.

*No Money is involved

New books!

"13 little blue envelopes" by Maureen Johnson

Seventeen-year-old Ginny had always admired her aunt Peg, a free-spirited artist who often disappeared for months, most recently to Europe. Now Aunt Peg has died of brain cancer, and in a characteristically cryptic gesture made before her death, she arranged for her niece to receive a plane ticket to London, where Ginny will begin a series of adventures. Guided by Peg's friends and the instructions in each of 13 letters her aunt wrote, Ginny sets off across Europe. Staying with Peg's contacts or in hostels, Ginny begins to peel away some of the mythic layers surrounding her aunt, even as she falls into thrilling escapades and a blossoming romance

"Rash" by Pete Hautman

In 2076 in the United Safer States of America, verbal abuse, obesity, and dangerous activities are against the law. The penalty for breaking any of the rules is a lengthy prison term, and 24 percent of the population is incarcerated and responsible for doing much of the country's manual labor–without pay. For Bo Marsten, 16, the punishment for allegedly spreading a rash through school is a prison sentence, which is suspended, but he then goes to jail for lack of self-control after he hits a classmate. Bo has the opportunity to reduce his sentence when he's chosen for the prison's (illegal) football team, but the sadistic coach is determined that his players win at any cost

"Palms to the ground" by Amy Stolls

In this debut novel, eighth-grader Calman Pulowitz makes a life-changing trip from Boston to Walla Walla, Washington, to visit his pen pal. Overprotected, paranoid, and in therapy since he was seven, Calman is unprepared for Rizzy Dickson (a girl!) and her large, nonchalant, but close-knit family. Rizzy, as unstructured and freewheeling as Calman is uptight, introduces him to physical activity (including fighting), liquor, girls, and true friendship.

"Capt Hook: the adventures of a notorious youth" by J.V. Hart

When he enters England's storied Eton school as a teen, James (the future Hook) has never known his mother and has only met his aristocratic father a few times. He channels his loneliness and rage into superior scholarship, plotting wild "devices of revenge" against sadistic classmates. At last, he escapes to the high seas, but he unwittingly boards a slave ship that reveals horrifying brutality and family secrets.

New Music!

New CDs! If you want to check out any of these, ask at the front desk or email mlolson@osgov.com If you have suggestions for great music your library should have, please let us know. There is a suggestion box in the Teen Area...the reason we got Fergie and Panic and the Disco was because of suggestions left in the box, we do listen!

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.