Get More Gifts! Win a Book Signed by the Author!

3 unsigned John Green posters available.

Click here for all the info.

Via TOKYOPOP - Some Cool Cars!

Click here to see more.

Happy Holidays!

Enjoy your Winter Break and this video from last year.

Tues., Dec. 18 - Study for Finals Schedule

This is the last night with teachers!

5:00 - 9:00pm

Biology / Chemistry - Ms. Ewald

French - Ms. DuBois

Math - Ms. Lahti and Ms. Weed

Physics - Mr. Paschke

Italian - 5-7:00pm only - Ms. Manfredini-Verrilli

Tomorrow - Wed., Dec. 19th is Group Study Only in the Meeting Rooms - 4:00 - 9:00pm

No Teachers.

Monday, Dec. 17 - Study for Finals Schedule

Meeting Rooms open @ 4:00pm

Teachers from 5 - 9:00pm

Biology - Ms. O'Connor

Physics - Mr. Brown

Math - Mr. Nolan and Ms. Stien

Social Studies - Mr. Rubio

Italian - 5-7:00pm only - Ms. Manfredini-Verrilli

Sunday Study for Finals Schedule

1:00 - 5:00pm

Math - Ms. Mehilos and Ms. Stipe

Spanish - Ms. Westerberg

Italian - 1-3pm: Ms. Cesario, and
             3-5pm: Ms Manfredini-Verrilli

Teachers Here Today Until 5pm

Biology - Ms. Zentner

Chemistry - Mr. Drach

Math - Mr. Hall

Social Studies - Mr. Dowdy
Spanish - Ms. Kassir

Saturday Study for Finals Schedule

Saturday, Dec. 15
9am-1pm - Open Group Study - No Teachers
1pm - 5pm - Teachers in Biology, Chemistry, Math, Social Studies and Spanish

Study for Finals Schedule!

New Books in the Teen Area!

Double crossings, kidnappings, CIA agents, arms dealers, boat chases in Venetian canals, and a shoot out in the middle of a Santa Claus convention ensue in this laugh out-loud action packed sequel to the critically acclaimed Au Revoir Crazy European Chick.  Complete list is here.

York HS was on the Channel 7 News Yesterday!

Helping out with the Spirit of Giving Food Drive. Roz Varon is at York starting at the 2:03 mark.

Photos from the "Catching Fire" Set

Click here to see the article and more photos from the set in Hawaii.

Teens Making a Difference

The Teen Nick Halo Awards were given out this week. If you'd like to volunteer in our area, click here.

Author Cassandra Clare on Movie & More!

Cassandra Clare talks 'Mortal Instruments' movie and teases her other series. Movie poster. Trailer.

Sneak Preview of Sarah Dessen's New Book

The book will be out on June 4, 2013. You can read an excerpt here.

This Sat., Nov. 10 - Anime/Manga Drawing Workshop

Sat., Nov. 10, 2:00 - 4:00pm. 
Addie’s back for another workshop!  Do you like to watch anime and read manga? Learn how to draw your own characters! Addie Afable, freelance comic book artist and Anime Central staff member, will instruct you in the art of drawing manga and anime. Register here.

New Books in the Teen Area

The Cadillac Chronicles by Brett Hartman. 

See the full list here.

Attention Artists & Writers!

Contests to Enter!  For those in grades 7 - 12:
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
Artists - Deadline is Jan. 11, 2013. Click here.
Writers - Deadline is Dec. 15, 2012. Click here. 

For Essay Writers in Grades 9-12:
Profile in Courage Essay Contest.
Deadline is Jan. 5, 2013. Click here.  
 

Attention Twihards!

Check out the Twilight special issues in the Teen Magazine Area!

Haunted House Directories with Reviews

 









 





Looking to get scared this Halloween? Take a look at these sites.
Haunted Houses Chicago

Haunted Illinois

Metromix Chicago Haunted Houses and Ghost Walks

Stage Version of "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak

Steppenwolf for Young Adults production of this award-winning book has been extended through November 11. Information is here.

Coming Soon! Anime / Manga Drawing Workshop

Sat., Nov. 10, 
2:00 - 4:00pm. Register here.

Win Books and Posters!

We're raffling off books signed by the authors and some posters. They're on display in the Teen Area. Details here.

Come to the Zombie Lock-in!

There will be ghost stories, slightly scary activities, and you can get a zombie makeover!  For grades 6-12. Register here.

Teens' Top 10 Winners!

Click here to see the list of winners, or go to the display in the Teen Area.

It's Teen Read Week!

Take a look at the displays in the Teen Area.

"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" at more theaters

Including AMC Yorktown (Lombard) and Marcus (Addison). Take a look at the website.

Tools & Tactics for Warding Off Zombies

Suggestions from REI. Click here for full article.

Don't Pay the College Sticker Price!

Videos on Banned Books Week - Celebrate Your Freedom to Read!

Take a look at this video, produced by Bookmans, a bookstore in Arizona. Click here to see Author and Celebrity videos made for Banned Books Week in recent years.

We Need Your Help!

Please bring your creations to the 2nd Floor Information Desk through Thurs., Oct. 11th.

There will be Prizes!

Otaku - New Magazine in the Teen Area

This magazine covers Anime, Manga, Gaming, J-Pop, Toys and Cosplay.

25 Series to Try if You Love "The Hunger Games"

From The Reader's Nook.  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readersnook

College Major & Career Planning Program

Space is still available for this program on Tuesday, Sept. 25th at 7:00pm. Register here.

"Divergent" Movie Has a Release Date

The production company, 

Summit Entertainment, has announced that the movie will be released in North America on March 21, 2014. Read the article.

Ellen Hopkins's New Book - "Tilt"

Copies are on the shelf in the Teen Area (New section). See the book trailer here.

EW.com's "Shelf Life" blog's  Q&A with Hopkins about the book is here.

New Books & More Coming Soon!

Unwholly by Neal Shusterman. The long-awaited sequel to "Unwind." Thanks to Connor, Lev, and Risa, and their high-profile revolt at Happy Jack Harvest Camp, people can no longer turn a blind eye to unwinding. However, unwinding has become big business, and there are powerful political and corporate interests that want to see it not only continue, but expand, allowing the unwinding of prisoners and the impoverished.

Complete list is here.

Sept. is Library Card Sign-up Month

Use your card to play BINGO! 
The entire month of Sept., pick up a BINGO card from the Checkout Desk. Complete the tasks and get squares stamped. 
Request stamps from any Desk (Checkout Desk, Kids' Help Desk, 2nd Floor Info Desk, Magazines & Newspapers Desk, Welcome Desk, Drive Up Window, or More than Mocha.) 
Once you get a BINGO, turn in this card to the Checkout Desk and get a Vita™ CHICO BAG. (while supplies last, contents not included). Details here.

If You're Anxiously Awaiting the Last "Twilight" Movie..

'Breaking Dawn': New Photos And A Chat With The Director!

For Teens - By a Teen

5 Ways to Avoid Oversharing on Social Media by Lane Sutton, 15-year-old entrepreneur and social media coach. 

EPL Nooks Have Been Updated!

The Adult, Teen, and Graphic Novel Nooks have been updated. Check out the new titles here.

Check Out Our Upcoming Programs!

Start Early - Start Smart: College Major & Career Planning - Tues., Sept. 25, 7:00pm

ACT Practice Test - Sat., Oct. 6 - 10:00am

Don't Pay the College Sticker Price - Tues., Oct. 9 - 7:00pm

Zombie Lock-in - Sat., Oct. 20 - 7:00pm

Click here for more information and to register for programs.

Attention Mortal Instruments Fans!

The movie opens in one year - August 2013. 

Need Some New Tunes for the New School Year?

Freegal Music is a new FREE service that offers over 400,000 songs from over 50 Sony-affiliated labels including Columbia, RCA, Sony Classical, and Arista. 



You'll need your EPL card number and the PIN number you use in SWAN, our online catalog. Don't have a PIN? Details here. You're limited to 3 downloads per week, but everything that you download is yours to keep!

What's New?

New books on the teen shelves and coming attractions.

Robie is an experienced traveler. She's taken the flight from Honolulu to the Midway Atoll, a group of Pacific islands where her parents live, many times. When she has to get to Midway in a hurry after a visit with her aunt in Hawaii, she gets on the next cargo flight at the last minute. She knows the pilot, but on this flight, there's a new co-pilot named Max. All systems are go until a storm hits during the flight. The only passenger, Robie doesn't panic until the engine suddenly cuts out and Max shouts at her to put on a life jacket. They are over miles of Pacific Ocean. She sees Max struggle with a raft.

And then . . . she's in the water. Fighting for her life. Max pulls her onto the raft, and that's when the real terror begins. They have no water. Their only food is a bag of Skittles. There are sharks. There is an island. But there's no sign of help on the way.

Vote for the Teens' Top 10!

This is a list chosen and voted on by teens. Vote through Sept. 15th here.

Did You Win a Raffle Prize?

Check your voicemail and email! All winners have been contacted. Pick up your prizes at the 2nd Floor Information Desk.

York Students - Have you done your summer reading?

If not, check out the Teen Area! We have multiple copies of many of the books on the list. 

Summer Reading Has Ended

Summer Reading ended Sat., Aug. 11th. Raffle drawings will be held this week and winners will be notified by phone and email. http://bit.ly/EPLteensr

Did you read at least 4 books? Then come in and pick up your coupons for free stuff, if you haven't already. You can pick up your coupons through Sat., Aug. 18th.

We hope to see you at some of our Fall Programs. Watch this blog for info.

Epic Reads Website and Facebook Page

A website and Facebook page from HarperTeen publishers. They are, of course, promoting their own books, but they have some good read-a-like suggestions for books by other publishers. They call it: "Like-Try-Why". There are also quizzes, polls, contests and more!

"Hunger Games" Fan Art Contest

$100 Grand Prize!  

By now, everyone recognizes the cover of THE HUNGER GAMES, especially the image of the golden mockingjay. But do you think you have a better idea for the book cover? Here's your chance to show off!  Upload a photograph of your own drawing, sketch, painting, design, etc. of a book cover of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Be creative! If your entry wins, you could win the $100 Grand Prize to frame your winning artwork, or to use as you choose! Details here.

There's Still Time to Register for Summer Reading!

You still have a chance to win the iPad and other prizes! You can register and add books to your online log here through Sat., August 11th.

Raffle drawings will be held the following week and winners will be notified by phone and email. 

Coupon envelopes can be picked up through Sat., August 18th.

Looking for books like "The Hunger Games"?

Check out this flow chart here.

  

Vote for Your Favorite Teen Novels

NPR is asking for your favorites. Click here to see the list and vote.

For Cassandra Clare Fans

Author of The Mortal Instruments series and The Infernal Devices Trilogy. Her page on her publisher's website. And her site, with a link to her blog on tumblr.

Photos from the June 30th Lock-in

Book Dominos! Click here to see the full album of photos.

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