Full moon tonight…arrrroooo!

January 22, 2008 at 3:05 pm | In books | No Comments
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If you’re a fan of the spooky stuff, then a full moon is never just a big pretty in the sky. When the bushes rustle you don’t dismiss it as just a cat or a possum…you walk a little faster to the car…and when you hear a howl, the hair on the back of your neck stands up…

Well………maybe not……but sometimes it’s fun to scare yourself!

In celebration of the full moon try these werewolf booksfrom dragons to werewolves The complete book of werewolves: Blood and chocolate New moon Red Rider's hood Wounded The blooding

Get your anime fix at the library!

January 18, 2008 at 4:25 pm | In events | No Comments
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The monthly AnimePhiles meeting for teens is THIS Saturday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Hebron & Josey location - 4220 N. Josey Lane. First time coming to this location of the Carrollton Public Library? Get driving directions here. The meeting is always the third Saturday of the month. If you’re a fan of manga and anime, come check it out!

Shug by Jenny Han

January 17, 2008 at 7:57 pm | In book reviews, books | 9 Comments
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Did you ever have a crush on your best guy friend? Every time you see him you’re wondering if he likes you back. You want more than anything for him to kiss you…

Did a close friend get a boyfriend before you did? You used to understand each other COMPLETELY. You could always count on her to be there for you. Now all of a sudden she’s like somebody else and she always wants to spend time with HIM…

That’s what AnneMarie, known as Shug to her family, is going through. On top of that she’s starting middle school and everyone is acting differently.

The way Jenny Han wrote Shug, AnneMarie is so real she could be someone in your class…your best friend…or even you!

5-24-08 UPDATE: Those of you looking for the theme of Shug might try using some of the book reviews written in library journals as a starting point. Jenny has them on her site.

First semester is winding down but…

January 15, 2008 at 8:05 pm | In Links, fun stuff | No Comments
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…with exams starting tomorrow, you might be winding up. To do your best, you need to find some way to relax.

If getting physical gets rid of your tension, try these activities:

If reading helps you relax, check out:

If going online helps you unwind, try these fun Web sites:

Comment and tell us YOUR best way to unwind.

Symbolism, plots, and themes…Oh, my!

January 11, 2008 at 5:08 pm | In databases, homework | No Comments
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Literature Resource CenterIt’s 9:30 at night…you need to analyze the metaphors in Lord of the Flies for class tomorrow…and the library is CLOSED. Argggh! Don’t despair! With your Carrollton Public Library card and an Internet connection you’re just a few clicks away from some help to get that lit crit assignment done. Literature Resource Center is a one-stop database for literary criticism and biographical essays. The tabbed navigation menu makes it easy to see whether you’re looking at Literary Criticism or a Biography. Don’t forget to try our other homework databases when you need other kinds of articles or information for an assignment but can’t get to the library.

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