Summer Program!

Hello Teens! Are you interested in being a part of this summer's Reader's Theater? Dorothy is holding an informational meeting about it on June 28th at 2:00pm. Be sure to come and share all of your fantastic ideas. Also, Dorothy is looking for some teens who would like to come in and read to the kids as part of the children's summer reading program on Wednesday afternoons. If you are interested in doing this, come and see her at the library during the day to get more details.

On another note, for those of you who have not had the pleasure of meeting Dorothy she recently graduated from the University at Buffalo with her masters in Library Science. She began working here at the Newark Public Library in May. Feel free to stop by and introduce yourself, her door is always open!

Best Books for Teens

The American Library Association (ALA) announced their selections for the best books of the year. Of those selected five authors will be guests at the Second Annual Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival. The authors and their books selected as some of the best teen books are:

2007 Best Books for Young Adults
David Levithan & Rachel Cohn - Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Gail Giles - What Happened to Cass McBride
Tamora Pierce - Terrier
Nancy Werlin - Rules of Survival


2007 Great Graphic Novels for Teens:
Svetlana Chmakova - Dramacon

Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
David Levithan & Rachel Cohn - Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Nancy Werlin - Rules of Survival

Don't miss your chance to meet these great authors plus many more on
Saturday, March 31st at the Fairport High School (10 AM - 5 PM).

Are you a Newark Teen who needs a ride to the fest?
If so, contact Chris at the library 331-4370 about riding the bus
generously being provided by the Newark Friends of the Library.

Teen Book Festival

Don't miss out on the 2nd Annual Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival!

Saturday, March 31st
10 AM - 5 PM
Fairport High School


Meet these great authors:

• Tamora Pierce
• Lauren Myracle
• Terry Trueman
• Ed Averett
• Ronald Cree
• Nancy Werlin
• Gail Giles
• Cecil Castellucci
• Barry Lyga
• Svetlana Chmakova
• David Levithan

For more information, go to www.teenbookfestival.org!

TBF LIVE! 2nd Annual Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival

Teens can sometimes be overlooked in libraries with much attention, money, and resources given to children and adults. To counter that, the Newark Public Library has joined forces with other Public and School Librarians across three counties to create a positive, cooperative opportunity dedicated to this age group.

TBF LIVE! The Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival is a day long celebration (Saturday, March 31st) featuring authors who write specifically for teens. The dynamic communication between the teens and the authors touches upon many important social issues such as diversity, gender identity, racism, and disabilities and build connections of understanding.

It is estimated that approximately 1,000 people will be attending the 2007 festival. Will you be one of them? If you are a Newark teen, interested in attending the festival but does not have transportation....never fear. The Newark Friends of the Library have generously donated money to provide transportation for area teens to attend the festival. If interested in getting a free ride to the festival, please contact Chris at the library 331-4370.

To see what award-winning authors will be participating in the festival & for more information, go to www.teenbookfestival.org.

Where has the time gone?

It seemed like only yesterday that the Summer Reading Program was winding down. Now we're all bunkered down indoors to get out of the freezing cold, snowy weather. BBBRRRR!!!!!

If you have not been to the Teen Spot lately, you must do so. The Teen Spot has taken over the staff area so that it is now twice as big as before. New carpeting has been installed, more seating & tables are available, and most importantly, lots of great books, magazines, graphic novels/manga, & new audiobooks!

Come visit us soon!

Library Lock-In - Murder Mystery Night

COMING SOON:
more pictures!!!!!

Teen Spot Gets a New Look!

THANK YOU to all the teens

who helped to make the Teen Spot more colorful and fun!

Books a Treasure!

Last day of the Summer Reading Program is this Friday, September 1st. Stop in the library on Friday and pick out an extra prize of your choice....but only if you have read at least 5 hours this summer!

Newark Public Library's Teen Spot

CALLING ALL CHOCOLATE LOVERS!

CHOCOLATE is the main ingredient being used in the Let's Get Cookin' program being held this Wednesday (7/19) at 1:00 PM in the Community Room. See you there!


Newark Public Library's Teen Spot

This Wednesday - July 12th

Teen Spot Makeover

The Teen Spot needs a new look. Teens are invited to help us update this area. Stop in the Teen Spot this Wednesday at 1:00 PM with your ideas on how we can improve the space. Refreshments will be served.

See u there! :-)

Teen Spot Makeover

The Teen Spot needs a new look.

If you are interested in helping to update the Teen Spot, stop into the library on Wednesday, July 12th at 1:00 PM. This will be our planning meeting to select paint colors, decorations, etc.

On Friday, July 21st, come to the Teen Spot in clothes (that you can paint in) at 1:00 PM.

If you are not going to be around but have some great ideas, please contact Chris.

Your help is needed!

Looking for teen volunteers to help with the following kids programs:

Newark Rose Parade & Ice Cream Party
Princess for a Day Party (program for girls)
Pirates Ahoy Party (program for boys)
Monopoly Game Tournament - (as a banker)
If interested in helping out, please contact Chris at 331-4370 or stop into the library.

Don't miss out on these great programs!

Join the Summer Reading Program and attend these programs:

Let's Get Cookin'
Pizza & the Movie High School Musical
DDR (Dance Dance Revolution)
Monopoly Game Tournament
Murder Mystery Night (held after regular library hours)
Aromatherapy

Sign up at www.newark.pls-net.org.
(click on the Summer reading logo - Books: a Treasure!)

Join the Summer Reading Program!

Books: a Treasure!, the 2006 New York State Summer Reading Program registration begins Monday, June 26th.

Teens are invited to participate in this program and win a variety of great prizes!

Books: a Treasure! is celebration of all things book. No matter how you look at it, books are a treasure. They take us away from daily concerns; they fly us to countries we may never see in person. They show us the many facets of wonder – in nature, in science, and in humankind’s capacity for courage and kindness. They introduce us to friends we will have for life. Whether becoming wild about Harry, folding cranes with Sadako or admiring the courage of Despereaux, reading (or listening to someone else read) constitutes our introduction to a world of wonderful characters and people.

Keep track of your reading online by registering for the program at www.newark.pls-net.org.

Teen Spot Blog

Welcome to the

Newark Public Library's

Teen Spot blog.

Check back often to get the latest information on programs, new materials, and other exciting things happening in the Teen Spot.