Books of Wonder Field Trip!!!

The library field trip to Books of Wonder on November 10th will be even cooler than we thought! In addition to Kristin Cashore and Suzanne Collins, Libba Bray, Michael Grant, Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbalestier will also be there!!! AND this will be Suzanne Collins' ONLY appearance this fall!!!

Here's a sampling of the authors' books. Click on any of them to go to the BCCLS catalog:Space is limited, so if you want to go, please register right away (I already have some of your names. If you already emailed me, don't worry, you're signed-up!).

To download a copy of our program flyer (it's double sided), click here and here. You can also visit the Books of Wonder Events Page. School bus will be leaving the library at 4:00 p.m. and returning around 9:00 p.m.

In order to attend, you must register AND fill out a Permission Slip.

This event is FREE, but please keep in mind that if you want to have anything signed, you must buy one book at the bookstore for EVERY book you want signed. In other words, if you already own a copy of The Hunger Games, you can bring your own copy to the event, but you must buy another book at the store - it can be any book you want - it doesn't have to be The Hunger Games, or by any of the author's speaking.

Any questions? Feel free to email me, or call 201-670-3991.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, with special thanks to the Glen Rock Schools for use of a school bus.

Vote for Your Favorite 2010 One Book NJ Title!

The One Book New Jersey 2010 committee is looking for your votes! Please visit www.onebooknewjersey.org, and select your favorite teen title. The winner will be the 2010 teen title for One Book New Jersey!

What's One Book New Jersey? It's a program designed to encourage everyone in NJ to read the same book!

Up for vote are:

The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
Fourteen-year-old Junior wants more from life than to epitomize the stereotype of a Native American on the Spokane Indian Reservation, so he tells his family that he wants to enroll at a school off the rez. The story follows Junior as he attempts to make his way through daily life as an outsider at his new school, and his struggles to play his role as a member of the rez. With touching authenticity, this story absolutely, truly relates to teens from all walks of life. Sherman Alexie writes books for teens and adults, and his personal experiences growing up provided the inspiration for this story.

All Of The Above
by Shelley Pearsall
Mr. Collins' inner city seventh grade math class couldn't care less about math . . . until he challenges them to break the record for creating the world's largest tetrahedron! Soon, students James Harris III, Rhondell, Sharice, and Marcel are meeting every day after school despite their differences in order to meet their goal. Will they make it? The alternating voices in this novel portray the diversity of race, religion, and status that make up many of the classrooms in high schools across the country.

The Schwa Was Here
by Neal Shusterman
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be invisible? Antsy is one of the few people who can see Calvin Schwa. Could it be possible that money can be made off of the Schwa's ability to disappear and reappear virtually unnoticed? The course of events that take place are hilarious, but along the way the Schwa and Antsy develop a very serious friendship with each other, Old Man Crawley, and his blind granddaughter Lexie, all of whom must try to help keep the Schwa from disappearing forever. The writing is accessible to reluctant readers and mature readers alike, and the prolific Shusterman's titles cover a wide range of interest for all ages. This story and its companion, Antsy Does Time, are set in New York City.

Montmorency : Thief, Liar... Gentleman?
by Eleanor Updale
A young thief is gravely injured in Nineteenth Century England. During recovery, he learns the secrets of London's new sewer system, and uses its tunnels for a series of daring robberies. Can he go straight and reinvent himself as a wealthy member of society? A rousing adventure full of blood and muck, a dark look at class and poverty, and a thoughtful study of self-awareness, this historical novel has a lot to offer to a variety of reading interests!

Voting will take place through Sunday, November 15, 2009.

Poe and Stoker Visit the Library; NYC Trip; The Rug is Back!

On Saturday, October 24th Edgar Allen Poe and Bram Stoker visited the library!



Okay, they were really actors Tom Worsdale and James Dyne, but they did such a great job reenacting Poe and Stoker, it was like they were really here! Thanks to everyone who attended this great program!

In other news, the library is taking a field trip to New York City on Tuesday, November 10th from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (a bus will take us to and from the event)!!! We'll be visiting Books of Wonder to see Suzanne Collins and Kristin Cashore (click on the books below to get to the library catalog).



I'll have more details soon. Space is limited, so if you would like to register, please let me know right away.

Last, but not least... the rug is back in the Teen Area (special thanks to Daniel and his mom for setting it up)!!! Come check it out!

Voki and Teen Read Week

I found a great site this weekend, Voki! It allows you to make your own speaking avatar, using your own voice! Here's mine - I was even able to use a picture of the teen area as my background image!



I also want to remind you that it's TEEN READ WEEK! To celebrate, we'll be making Book Tees at 7:00 p.m. Just bring a blank, light colored t-shirt, we'll provide the rest! Hope to see you there!

National Book Award Finalists

The National Book Award finalists have been announced! In the Young Adult category we have...

(click on the books below to access the library catalog!)

Deborah Heiligman, Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith



Phillip Hoose, Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice



David Small, Stitches



Laini Taylor, Lips Touch: Three Times



Rita Williams-Garcia, Jumped



The winner will be announced on November 18th. Which book do you think it will be? Vote in our poll on the top left of the page!

Last year's winner was What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell, which I loved. I couldn't put it down until I was finished!

The Forest of Hands and Teeth

On Wednesday, October 21st @ 4:00 p.m., the grades 9-12 book group will be discussing "The Forest of Hands and Teeth" by Carrie Ryan. Copies are available at the library's reference desk.

The following is a trailer for the book created by student filmmaker, Jessica Pilkes.



Hope to see you there!

October Teen Programs @ the Library

The October 2008 program schedule is here! To download pdf copies, click here and here.

October 9th - TAG MEETINGS!
3:30 p.m.—Grades 6-8
4:30 p.m.—Grades 9-12

Want to have an impact on the library? Then join the Glen Rock Public
Library’s Teen Advisory Group! Choose books, music and movies for the library’s collection! Help plan programs! Create displays! Have fun!

Monday, October 19th @ 7:00 p.m. BOOK TEES!
Bring a blank t-shirt, we’ll provide the rest!
Create a t-shirt that showcases your favorite books!

Tuesday, October 20 @ 4:00 p.m.— Book Group for Grades 6-8
“Everlost” by Neal Shusterman.
Killed in a car accident, Nick and Allie wander a place called Everlost, a place populated by the souls of dead children. As “greensouls” their goal is to avoid Everlost’s terrors, and they soon find themselves in an action adventure as they struggle against the fall to the center of the earth.

Wednesday, October 21 @ 4:00 p.m.— Book Group for Grades 9-12
“The Forest of Hands and Teeth” by Carrie Ryan.
In Mary's world, there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village....

Saturday, October 24th @ 1:00 p.m.—A Meeting of the Macabre
Actors Tom Worsdale and James Dyne will bring Poe and Stoker together for an hour of conversation and dramatic readings.
Beautifully costumed and richly set, these masters of the macabre talk about their ives, loves, disappointments and nightmares. Their readings include The Raven, The Tell Tale Heart, and Dracula.







Copies of "Everlost" and "The Forest of Hands and Teeth" are available at the reference desk. All programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Hope to see you there!