Saturday, October 18, 2008

Halloween Happenings

Looking for haunted houses and other Halloween events? Try these websites:

Metromix Chicago's List of Haunted Houses

Chicagolandhalloween.com lists costume shops, haunted attractions, "extreme" Halloween homes in the area and more.

Happy haunting!

Teen Halloween Film Fest

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These are the movies you requested! High School ID required.
Schedule:
Friday, October 24
Come at 4pm to get your drinks and snacks before the movies begin.

4:15pm - The Birds (1963) - The Hitchcock classic about a California town attacked by thousands of birds.

6:30pm - Prom Night (2008) -Donna was looking forward to a wonderful senior prom until the obsessed killer from her past reappears and turns the event into a night of terror.

Saturday, October 25
Come at 1pm to get your drinks and snacks before the movies begin.

1:15pm - Frankenstein (1931) - The classic movie with Boris Karloff as the monster created from human body parts by Dr. Frankenstein.

2:45pm - Disturbia (2007) - Teenager Kale is under house arrest with no TV and no computer, so he starts to spy on his neighbors, including one man who may be a serial killer.

Movies rated PG-13.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

It's Teen Read Week!

Pick up a "Books with Bite" bookmark and booklist while you're looking at the book display in the Teen Area. There are more books to sink your teeth into on the display wall near the stairs.

And join us on Wednesday at 3:30pm in the first floor meeting room for our discussion on Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga. You could win a poster!

Friday, October 3, 2008

Opening This Month - Movies Based on Books

These movies are all based on popular books. Come check them out at the library! And please remember that if the book you want isn't here when you come, we can place a hold or request a copy from another library.

Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist opens today.
Movie website: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/nickandnorah/

Book by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan - Teen Fic Cohn
It all starts when Nick asks Norah to be his girlfriend for five minutes. He only needs five minutes to avoid his ex-girlfriend, who's just walked in to his band's show. With a new guy. And then, with one kiss, Nick and Norah are off on an adventure set against the backdrop of New York City--and smack in the middle of all the joy, anxiety, confusion, and excitement of a first date. This he said/she said romance told by YA stars Rachel Cohn and David Levithan is a sexy, funny roller coaster of a story about one date over one very long night, with two teenagers, both recovering from broken hearts, who are just trying to figure out who they want to be--and where the next great band is playing. Told in alternating chapters, teeming with music references, humor, angst, and endearing side characters, this is a love story you'll wish were your very own. Working together for the first time, Rachel Cohn and David Levithan have combined forces to create a book that is sure to grab readers of all ages and never let them go. © 2008 BookLetters LLC


City of Ember opens Friday, October 10.
Movie website: http://www.cityofember.com/

Book by Jeanne DuPrau - First in a series - J Fic DuPrau
The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she's sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must decipher the message before the lights go out on Ember forever! This stunning debut novel offers refreshingly clear writing and fascinating, original characters. © 2008 BookLetters LLC


Secret Life of Bees opens Friday, October 17.
Movie website: http://www.foxsearchlight.com/thesecretlifeofbees/

Book by Sue Monk Kidd - Fic Kidd
A stunning debut, "The Secret Life of Bees" follows a young girl who is taken in by three black, bee-keeping sisters. As she enters their mesmerizing secret world of bees and honey, she discovers a place where she can find the single thing her heart longs for most. © 2008 BookLetters LLC