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December 29, 2006

Happy New Year!

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Be sure to check out what's going on in 2007
http://www.pwpl.org/teenspace/programs/index.html

December 28, 2006

Are you Super Stressed?

Take the Teen People Stress Quiz and see for yourself.

http://www.teenpeople.com/teenpeople/

December 27, 2006

FREE Books

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Be sure to stop by TeenSpace and check out our collection of FREE Books.

Don't wait or it will be too late!!!

December 26, 2006

Have You Heard?

J.K. Rowling announced the new title of her last book in Harry Potter series - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

To find out more visit
http://www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/

....and if you feel like playing a little game visit the official J.K. Rowling site at
http://www.jkrowling.com/
(make sure to klick on the eraser first!)

December 19, 2006

What To Give, What To Get...?

Need some suggestions for holiday giving and getting?
LInk below will give you some ideas...

http://www.teenreads.com/features/wgwg2006.asp

December 18, 2006

Eragon

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See the movie but have you read the book yet?

Eragon by Christopher Paolini
In Alagaesia, a fifteen-year-old boy of unknown lineage called Eragon finds a mysterious stone that weaves his life into an intricate tapestry of destiny, magic, and power, peopled with dragons, elves, and monsters.

Which one do you like better? Let us know...

December 15, 2006

Celebrate Jane Austen's Birthday, December 16.

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Read the book, see the movie!

Pride and Predjudice
In early nineteenth-century England, a spirited young Elizabeth Bennet copes with the romantic entanglements of her four sisters and her growing feelings for Mr. Darcy, a proud and brooding gentleman.

December 14, 2006

Hear the Author Read!

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In attempt to shake up the system, Alex finds himself in deep water and ends up having to do community service at an old age home where his services are received with very little appreciation and endless harassment from its unfriendly residents.

Listen to Jordan Sonnenblick read:http://tradebooks.libsyn.com/

December 13, 2006

Pack Those Sisterhood Pants

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Check out the Sisterhood in the City Contest and get ready for book number 4, Forever in Blue.

http://www.randomhouse.com/teens/sisterhoodcentral/contest/index.html

December 12, 2006

Now in Paperback

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Peeps by Scott Westerfeld
Cal Thompson is a carrier of a parasite that causes vampirism, and must hunt down all of the girlfriends he has unknowingly infected.

December 09, 2006

TV on the Radio

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Have you heard TV on the Radio's CD Return to Cookie Mountain? Give it a try!

December 08, 2006

Wireless Connection

Did you know you can use your wireless laptop at the library? The Port Washington Public Library is a Wi-Fi Hot Spot providing free Internet access to users of laptops and handheld devices capable of receiving wireless signals.

http://www.pwpl.org/computer/wifi.html

December 07, 2006

Poll Question

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Do you spend too much money on holiday gifts?

Let us know your thoughts!

December 05, 2006

Have You Read...

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Dead Connection by Charlie Price
A loner who communes with the dead in the town cemetery hears the voice of a murdered cheerleader and tries to convince the adults that he knows what happened to her.

December 04, 2006

December Workshops

December 26
Bohemian Bandana Bag Workshop
Learn how to create your own bohemian bandana tote bag without sewing a stitch! In-person registration begins December 1, in TeenSpace. Materials fee $5.00. 7:30 p.m. Drop by TeenSpace to see a sample.

December 27
TeenSpace Book Swap
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in a Book Swap. If you have stacks of books that you want to share, join the swap and get something new for yourself! We ask that each participating teen brings at least one book to the swap.
Free registration begins December 1, in TeenSpace. Book Swap hours are between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. in TeenSpace.

December 28
Feng Shui Soiree
Get organized for the New Year! Bring a photo of your room and learn the 5000 year old Chinese art of room arrangement to enhance areas of your life. De-clutter your room and your life. Don’t have a picture of your room? Take one with your cell phone, bring a sketch or bring along a color sample. In-person registration begins December 1, in TeenSpace (grades 7-12.) Materials fee $5.00. 7:00 p.m.

http://www.pwpl.org/teenspace/programs/index.html