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Lopez Library Teen Assistant Wanted

• Must be at least 15 years old

• $9.00 per hour

• 9-12 hours per week

• Friday & Saturday

• Responsibilities include: shelving, covering books, cleaning DVDs, and other projects as needed

Send a letter of interest to: lpray@lopezlibrary.org
or call 468-2265 or see Lou at the library.

Deb Caletti with Lopez School 2011 Grads

Seattle author Deb Caletti was the guest speaker at the commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2011.  Ms. Caletti had three wishes for the graduates - that they might use the writer's tools of honesty, observation, and empathy in their own lives. Her latest book, "Stay", was recently nominated as a 2012 American Library Association Best Fiction for Young Adults title.  Her appearance was made possible by the Friends of the Lopez Library.

Author Sydney Salter visits Lopez School

Young adult author, Sydney Salter, on a recent visit to Lopez School. These photos are of a book talk with middle school students. The visit was sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Check out all three of Sydney Salter's books:
Jungle Crossing	My Big Nose and Other Natural Disasters	Swoon at YOur Own Risk

New! Experimental Website

FTC, the nations consumer protection agency, and YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) partnered to bring you this new site that teaches you how to be a savvy consumer by demonstrating the benfits of competition, the influence of advertising on buying decisions, and the rules and regulations that many business people need to follow. You're already smart...go to the mall and learn to be a smarter consumer at: www.ftc.gov/YouAreHere

Twi-hards Rejoice!

OK Twi-hards! Here is a good fansite where you can find the "New Moon" movie poster! Also links to all the latest Twilight news. http://www.bellaandedward.com

Thank you "Twilight" fans for a fun Teen Movie Night. Ellen Fisher was the lucky winner of the deluxe two-disc special edition DVD. Congratulations Ellen!

Booklist Recommendations..

Teen Reads

What to read next???

1. First, look at the new books and other items that have been cataloged in the last 60 days here:
   New Arrivals for Young Adults.

2. Next, look it up in your library catalog. The item can be reserved if it is currently checked out. It's easy to look up book, movie or audio recording. Try it here:

2011 Teens' Top Ten Book Nominations (YALSA)

You can also download an annotated list (PDF) of the 25 nominations.

• Bachorz, Pam. Drought. 2011.
• Beam, Cris. I Am J. 2011.
• Beaudoin, Sean. You Killed Wesley Payne. 2011.
• Black, Holly and Justine Larbalestier. Zombies vs. Unicorns. 2010.
• Card, Orson Scott. The Lost Gate. 2011.
• Clare, Cassandra. The Clockwork Angel. 2010.
• Collins, Suzanne. Mockingjay. 2010.
• Collins, Yvonne. Love, Inc. 2011.
• Condie, Ally. Matched. 2010.
• Cremer, Andrea. Nightshade. 2010.
• Fitzpatrick, Becca. Crescendo. 2010.
• Grant, Michael. Lies. 2010.
• Hawkins, Rachel. Demonglass. 2011.
• Hakwins, Rachel. Hex Hall. 2010.
• Kagawa, Julie. The Iron King. 2010.
• Lore, Pittacus. I Am Number Four. 2010.
• Moore, Peter. Red Moon Rising. 2011.
• Nelson, Jandy. The Sky is Everywhere. 2010.
• Oliver, Lauren. Before I Fall. 2010.
• O'Neal, Ellis. The False Princess. 2011.
• Patterson, James. Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel. 2011.
• Pearce, Jackson. Sisters Red. 2010.
• Smith, Cynthia Leitich. Blessed. 2011.
• Westerfeld, Scott. Behemoth. 2010.
• White, Kiersten. Paranormalcy. 2010

Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year! Nominators are members of teen book groups in sixteen school and public libraries around the country. Nominations are posted on Support Teen Literature Day during National Library Week, and teens across the country vote on their favorite titles each year. Readers ages twelve to eighteen will vote online between Aug. 22 and Sept. 16; the winners will be announced during Teen Read Week.

Teens' Top Ten 2010

Teens cast more than 8,000 votes this year, choosing "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins as their favorite book! The online poll took place Aug. 23 to Sept. 17, 2010. World Wrestling Entertainment Diva Eve announced the winners of this year's annual poll in a video posted at the Teens' Top Ten website on October 18.

The Teens' Top Ten for 2010 is:

1. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
2. City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
3. Heist Society by Ally Carter
4. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
5. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
6. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
7. Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
8. If I Stay by Gayle Forman
9. Fire by Kristin Cashore
10. Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

Computers

There are now two teens-only computers near the Young Adult section, in addition to the other eight online computers. The library also has three laptops that can be checked out for use in the library only. Maximum use is 30 minutes per day during the summer (May thru September) and 60 minutes per day in the winter (October thru April). The offline computers are available for long-term projects.

All computers are loaded with Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Publisher), Encarta, Roxio, Gimp, and have CD/DVD burn capabilities.

Computer Internet Usage Policy

Homework Helpers

Pathfinders

• US History This pathfinder will be useful in finding information on the US Civil War.

• Pacific Northwest History This pathfinder focuses on Pacific Northwest History

Mr. Tetu's Current World Problems and Solutions

• Current World Problems & Resources Use this handy pathfinder to lead you to resources for this class

Other Homework Helpers

• Schmoop - Take the Overview Tour

• Go to Shmoop Literature

• Go to Shmoop History

• Go to Shmoop Poetry

• P.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper Over 735 links to sites that will help you with your homework.

Banned Books Week

September 24 - October 1, 2011

Banned Books Week 2011 is the thirtieth annual celebration of the freedom to read. Celebrate your freedom to read.

Check out these links:

Books Challenged for Banned in 2010-2011

Books Challenged for Banned in 2009-2010

College Bound Reading

• American Literature

• World Literature

• Biography/History

• Science

• Social Science

Access for Young Adults

Check out these important links:

• Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials

• Library Bill of Rights

Our Courts - 21st Century Civics

Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor started this web site, http://www.ourcourts.org or middle school students and civics teachers. It contains games, lesson plans, projects and resource links.

Online Courses and E-Learning

EducationPortal.com offers online degrees and non-degree courses as well as some free online courses.

WorldwideLearn.com offers thousands of courses in hundreds of topics all available online, allowing you to explore your area of interest at your own pace.