Saturday, February 6th - 12:45 to 1:45 -
Percy Jackson Mythology Bee, ages 11-18
(with chocolate chip cookie shakes!)
Saturday, February 13th - 3:30 to 4:45 -
Zombie Love Valentine's Party, ages 13-18
(zombie makeup and zombie tag!)
Also, starting on Saturday, March 6th, the library will have a monthly teen program on the first Saturday of each month, from 1pm - 3pm. Each month there will be something different to do - board games, video games, movies, crafts, writing, and more!
All of the above activities will take place at the History Center, next door to the Bossier Central Library. If you have any questions, call Tonya Oswalt at 746-1693, or email her at yaservices@bossierlibrary.org.
Keep up with all things Teen @ Bossier Parish Libraries! Have any question, give us a call, 318-746-1693.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The Hunger Games - Book Review by Christa T.
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The book Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a fantastic action, suspense, and romance. It's about a girl who must battle for her and her family to stay alive. Her name is Katniss and she lives in district twelve with her mother and little sister. Her life is hard after her father has an accident. Suddenly, everything is up to Katniss to keep her family alive.
When she finds herself with no choice but to go into battle, she vows to let nothing stand in her way. Except, maybe one thing, there can only be one winner. What will Katniss have to do to stay alive? Better yet, what has she done by disobeying the rules? You haven't read a truly wonderful book until you read the Hunger Games, so check it out!
Book Review by Christa T.
The book Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a fantastic action, suspense, and romance. It's about a girl who must battle for her and her family to stay alive. Her name is Katniss and she lives in district twelve with her mother and little sister. Her life is hard after her father has an accident. Suddenly, everything is up to Katniss to keep her family alive.
When she finds herself with no choice but to go into battle, she vows to let nothing stand in her way. Except, maybe one thing, there can only be one winner. What will Katniss have to do to stay alive? Better yet, what has she done by disobeying the rules? You haven't read a truly wonderful book until you read the Hunger Games, so check it out!
Book Review by Christa T.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Lock and Key - Book Review by Taylor V.
Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen
Sarah Dessen completely captured the life of a troubled teenager. Ruby, the main character, has abused drugs and alcohol for many years. Her mother contributed to her disgusting life by being an alcoholic herself, raising Ruby in many different homes and forcing her daughter to work. Nate, Ruby's friend and boyfriend, is the character who shows Ruby that she can have friends. Cora and Jaime become Ruby's guardians. Cora, a lawyer, is Ruby's sister, and Jaime is Cora's husband. Olivia, another character, unexpectedly becomes Ruby's best friend. All of these people contribute to the changes Ruby makes, transforming a troubled teenager to a happy adult. In the book, Lock and Key, Ruby is given a second chance to have a better life.
Book Review by Taylor V.
Sarah Dessen completely captured the life of a troubled teenager. Ruby, the main character, has abused drugs and alcohol for many years. Her mother contributed to her disgusting life by being an alcoholic herself, raising Ruby in many different homes and forcing her daughter to work. Nate, Ruby's friend and boyfriend, is the character who shows Ruby that she can have friends. Cora and Jaime become Ruby's guardians. Cora, a lawyer, is Ruby's sister, and Jaime is Cora's husband. Olivia, another character, unexpectedly becomes Ruby's best friend. All of these people contribute to the changes Ruby makes, transforming a troubled teenager to a happy adult. In the book, Lock and Key, Ruby is given a second chance to have a better life.
Book Review by Taylor V.
Rampant - Book Review by Mary C.
Rampant by Diana Peterfreund
Don't let a book about killer unicorns scare you from it. READ IT!!! One, you can mess with your friends because they won't except it. Two, it's a good book. And you can bet it's an original plot. The characters are enjoyable and will surprise you Just clear your mind of all things that are related to unicorns.
Book Review by Mary C.
Don't let a book about killer unicorns scare you from it. READ IT!!! One, you can mess with your friends because they won't except it. Two, it's a good book. And you can bet it's an original plot. The characters are enjoyable and will surprise you Just clear your mind of all things that are related to unicorns.
Book Review by Mary C.
Blood Ninja - Book Review by Mary C.
Blood Ninja by Nick Lake
Blood Ninja is about the main character becoming an awesome pairing of two things. Not a werewolf pirate or a pirate ninja. It's a ninja-vampire! Just to let you know, it's based in Japan. There are lots of characters and each one is unique. You're always waiting for the next thing to happen. You are just waiting in anticipation for it, and it's always what you least expect. In all it's a good book, and even if you don't like to read books about vampires, this isn't a stereotypical vampire story. It's more as a way to move the plot line. It's a good and definite stand up book in my mind.
Book Review by Mary C.
Blood Ninja is about the main character becoming an awesome pairing of two things. Not a werewolf pirate or a pirate ninja. It's a ninja-vampire! Just to let you know, it's based in Japan. There are lots of characters and each one is unique. You're always waiting for the next thing to happen. You are just waiting in anticipation for it, and it's always what you least expect. In all it's a good book, and even if you don't like to read books about vampires, this isn't a stereotypical vampire story. It's more as a way to move the plot line. It's a good and definite stand up book in my mind.
Book Review by Mary C.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Going Bovine - Book Review by Josh C.
Going Bovine by Libba Bray
Meet Cameron, a 16 year old with an "no expectations, no worries" attitude. He just wants to get through his life with as few problems as possible. But there's one problem, thanks to a human form of a mad cow disease, he's sick and going to die. (Bummer huh?)
Suddenly, before his ideas of hope completely fade away, an angel-like being named Dulcie shows up. Dulcie says to Cameron that there is a cure, but in order to find it he has to find someone called Mr. X. Oh, and he needs to save the world.
And so Cameron sets off on the greatest of all road trips, traveling across America with Gonzo (A video game playing dwarf obsessed with death) and Balder ( A Viking god trapped in a Lawn Gnome) as they find themselves in a strange set of misadventures that involve New Orlean Jazz Musicians, secrets of the universe, drunken frat boys, battling evil forces, giant fire creatures, Cameron losing his virginity, getting a bounty on their heads, taking down a happiness cult, snow globes, and learning what it means to live.
The entire story is filled with tons of fun jokes that will make you laugh. Cameron's narration is filled with sarcastic language and twisted humor. The mix of mystery, tragedy, and humor had me reading all the way to the end. Although the book never gives a real answer about whether or not the events Cameron goes through are real or not, its still a fun and wild ride.
Book Review by Josh C.
Meet Cameron, a 16 year old with an "no expectations, no worries" attitude. He just wants to get through his life with as few problems as possible. But there's one problem, thanks to a human form of a mad cow disease, he's sick and going to die. (Bummer huh?)
Suddenly, before his ideas of hope completely fade away, an angel-like being named Dulcie shows up. Dulcie says to Cameron that there is a cure, but in order to find it he has to find someone called Mr. X. Oh, and he needs to save the world.
And so Cameron sets off on the greatest of all road trips, traveling across America with Gonzo (A video game playing dwarf obsessed with death) and Balder ( A Viking god trapped in a Lawn Gnome) as they find themselves in a strange set of misadventures that involve New Orlean Jazz Musicians, secrets of the universe, drunken frat boys, battling evil forces, giant fire creatures, Cameron losing his virginity, getting a bounty on their heads, taking down a happiness cult, snow globes, and learning what it means to live.
The entire story is filled with tons of fun jokes that will make you laugh. Cameron's narration is filled with sarcastic language and twisted humor. The mix of mystery, tragedy, and humor had me reading all the way to the end. Although the book never gives a real answer about whether or not the events Cameron goes through are real or not, its still a fun and wild ride.
Book Review by Josh C.
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