Best Books of 2010 - Teen Favorites & Editors' Picks

This is the new display in the Teen Area. The "Fantasy" display continues on the back side of the metal displayer. Take a look at the newest books in the Teen Newsletter.

Next Tues. - ACT 10 Question Challenge

Tues., Nov. 16 - 7:00pm - Meeting Room 2

Students will try 10 ACT questions and learn 10 winning strategies to help them succeed on Test Day. Registration required. Details here.

Amazon.com lists their Teens' Top 10!

See their Editors' Picks and Customer Favorites here. Which ones have you read?

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

For high school students. Information is here. The winner receives $10,000 -- a $5,000 cash award and $5,000 to grow in a John Hancock Freedom 529 College Savings Plan. A second place winner receives a $1,000 cash award.Up to five finalists each receive a $500 cash award. Deadline is Jan. 8, 2011.

Which Haunted House to visit?

Check out some reviews here.

Tonight: Accepted! Getting Into Your First-Choice School

7:00pm, Meeting Room 2.

This workshop focuses on college admission expectations. Discover the key factors used by college admissions officers when deciding whom to accept. Presented by Kaplan. Parents are welcome. More information here.

Frank Portman sings "King Dork"!

Here's the Elmhurst Patch article about last Thursday's program, with a clip of author/musician Frank Portman singing "King Dork".