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The Animation Show
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Vol. 4
Dogtown and Z-Boys
Last Stand of the 300: The legendary battle at Thermopylae

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Nelson, R. A. Breathe My Name. YA/ NEL
18 year-old Frances Robinson has a perfect life – adoptive parents who love her, a cute, compassionate boyfriend, and a rock-solid best friend. But her childhood was marred by a horrific tragedy: her mother killed her three younger sisters, one by one, and nearly killed Frances. A jury judged her mentally ill, but now she is out of prison and in a halfway house – and she wants to see Frances again. Very skillfully written, explores topics of mental illness, survivor’s guilt, and the need for answers when something terrible happens. Easy, absorbing read, 314 pp.

Compestine, Ying Chang. Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party. YA/ COM
Growing up during the last, frightening years of the Cultural Revolution in China (1972-1976), Ling witnesses the gradual breakdown of society in her small village. Her parents, both doctors, are under suspicion for being “enemies of the people,” and her neighbors and friends are taken away to be “re-educated.” As Chairman Mao’s re-education plans take over, people have less time to farm or work – so food, water, and electricity become scarce. Ling sees neighbors turn against each other, physically and mentally, in their fear and desperation. This is an intense story of a hard and tragic time in China’s recent history. Easy read, 243 pp.

Staub, Wendy Corsi. Believing. YA/ STA
Picking up the story where her last book (Awakening) ended, Staub continues the paranormal events that surround her heroine, Calla. Calla is living with her grandma, who is a registered medium, in the Spiritualist town of Lily Dale, NY. Calla is visited by the spirit of a dead girl who was abducted and murdered, and who pleads with Calla to help other girls targeted by the killer. So Calla, already struggling with the recent death of her mother, the separation from her father (who is living in California), a failed relationship with her college-age boyfriend, and her new talents as a psychic, is now trying to bring the killer to justice – before she becomes his next pretty victim. Easy, eerie read, 239 pp.

Von Ziegesar, Cecily. Gossip Girl: The Carlyles. YA/ VON

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BOY SCOUT EAGLE SCOUT CLINIC
Thursdays, June 5 through August 14, 7 – 8:30 pm
(no meeting July 3)
WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THAT THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED -- For details, call Noël at 352-0576 x 35.

Are you a serious Scout, but running out of time to work on your merit badges? Instructor Larry Regan offers this 10-week clinic with you in mind! This clinic is designed to present information about and assist in obtaining requirements for the following merit badges: Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Personal Management, Family Life, and Communications. Class is limited to 15; must be a minimum of 1st Class. To apply for a spot in this clinic, submit your name, current Boy Scout rank, and any merit badges held to larryregan1958@hotmail.com. For details, call Noël at 352-0576 x 35.

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Asher, Jay. Thirteen Reasons Why. YA/ F/ ASH/ CD BOOK
Two weeks ago Hannah Baker, Clay's crush, killed herself. Now a package arrives in the mail from her with thirteen cassette tapes recorded by Hannah explaining the thirteen reasons she took her life, and Clay is one of them.

Dunkle, Clare. The Sky Inside. YA/ F/ DUN/ CD BOOK

Meyer, Stephenie. The Host. YA/ F/ PRA/ CD BOOK

Pratchett, Terry. The Wee Free Men. YA/ F/ PRA/ CD BOOK
A young witch-to-be named Tiffany teams up with the Wee Free Men, a clan of six-inch-high blue men, to rescue her baby brother and ward off a sinister invasion from Fairyland.

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Avi. Nothing But The Truth :--A Documentary Novel. YA/ AVI
Chronicling the results of a teacher's objections to a 9th grader's humming along with the Star Spangled Banner, it forces the reader to explore issues of perception, reality, bias, and expediency.

Mead, Richelle. Vampire Academy. YA/ MEA
Rose and her best friend, Lissa, become enmeshed in a forbidden romance and a ruthless social scene after they are dragged to a boarding school where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them.

Meyer, Stephenie. The Host. YA/ MEY

Black, Holly. Valiant. YA/ BLA
When teenage Valerie runs away to New York City, she takes up with a gang of squatters in the subway system. In that strange world, she becomes bound into service by a troll who is as hideous as he is honorable.

Coy, John. Box Out. YA/ COY

James, Brian. Thief. YA/ JAM

Malloy, Brian. Twelve Long Months. YA/ MAL

Staples, Suzanne. The House Of Djinn. YA/ STA

Taylor, Theodore. Sniper. YA/ TAY
Fifteen-year-old Ben must cope alone when a mysterious sniper begins shooting the big cats in his family's private zoological preserve.

Wright, Bil. When The Black Girl Sings. YA/ WRI
Lahni feels like an outcast; she is the only African-American student at her private, all-girls prep school, and her adoptive parents are both white. Her parents are getting a divorce, but she finds comfort by singing in the choir.

Adoff, Jaime. The Death of Jayson Porter. YA/ ADO

Bauer, Joan. Best Foot Forward. YA/ BAU
After a life-altering summer on the road, Jenna Boller is dripping with new found maturity. She's got a great job at a shoe store, a best friend who makes her laugh...and then a handsome hunk with a police record walks into her life.

Caletti, Deb. The Fortunes of Indigo Skye. YA/ CAL

Ferguson, Alane. The Circle Of Blood :--A Forensic Mystery. YA/ FER

Pearson, Mary. The Adoration of Jenna Fox. YA/ PEA

Stratton, Allan. Chanda's Wars. YA/ STR

Woodson, Jacqueline. After Tupac & D Foster. YA/ WOO

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
All Young Adult programs require registration. This allows us to plan for you – to buy enough pizza and pop, set up the popcorn machine, gather enough supplies – you see what we mean. Please feel free to spread the word and bring a friend – and be sure to sign up your friend, too! Call Noël or Deb at the library at 708-352-0576 (ext.35), email us at ya@lagrangelibrary.org, or AIM us at lgpublib.

FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC + MOVIES
Fridays, May 2 through June 27, 6:30 - 9 pm

Every other Friday night in May and June, Young Adult Services will host a pizza party featuring new CD releases from the YA collection followed by movies with music.

5/2: Best episodes of HBO’s Flight of the Conchords with audience karaoke
5/16: The Animation Show and The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine
5/30: High School Musical 2 – MST3K-style with open mic audience comments
6/13: Frankenweenie and The Nightmare Before Christmas
6/27: The Rocky Horror Picture Show with free props bags for the authentic audience participation experience.
This series is recommended for ages 14 and older due to strong language and sexual content in several of the films. Registration is required.

THE COMPLETE JANE AUSTEN: REDUCED!
Saturday, May 24, 2 - 3 pm

See all six of Jane Austen's novels performed as five-minute plays. The production is written and acted by three talented local teens who will also teach the audience one of the dances from A & E's renowned production of Pride and Prejudice. High tea will be served. Oh, Mr. Daaah-cy, do come! Registration is required. Suggested for ages 12 and up. Adults are welcome, too.

BOY SCOUT EAGLE SCOUT CLINIC
Thursdays, June 5 through August 14, 7 – 8:30 pm
(no meeting July 3)
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED -- For details, call Noël at 352-0576 x 35.Are you a serious Scout, but running out of time to work on your merit badges? Instructor Larry Regan offers this 10-week clinic with you in mind! This clinic is designed to present information about and assist in obtaining requirements for the following merit badges: Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Personal Management, Family Life, and Communications. Class is limited to 15; must be a minimum of 1st Class. To apply for a spot in this clinic, submit your name, current Boy Scout rank, and any merit badges held to larryregan1958@hotmail.com. For details, call Noël at 352-0576 x 35.

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MORPHING TRASH INTO TREASURE
Mondays, June 9 through July 11, 11:00-Noon

Hold it – don’t throw away that Snapple cap! Bring it to the library instead, where we’ll turn it into a nifty photo magnet! Our craft series explores ways to turn everyday trash into items both beautiful and functional (they make nifty gifts, too!). Check the website for details on each week’s craft. Register by Thursday, June 5 for the first session.

WAY COOL FILM SCHOOL
SCREENWRITER’S WORKSHOP
Wednesdays, June 18 – July 9, 10 – 11:30 am

Screenwriting is different than any other kind of writing, and it’s WAY COOL! Learn the basics by watching some great movie scenes and short films and doing in-class exercises. No homework! Everyone who comes to all four classes will receive a WCFS tee-shirt. Recommended for ages 12-14. Registration is required.

YA Assistant Deb Mitchell will lead the workshop. Her first screenplay was one of twelve finalists in the comedy category of the 2007 International Filmmakers screenwriting competition.

WORLD CUP QUIDDITCH TEAM MEETING
Saturday, June 21, 2-3 pm

Join our quidditch team and meet the La Grange Park library’s team for a high-flying World Cup tournament to be held in Kiwanis Park on Saturday, July 12. Come to the team meeting for more details. The tournament will be tied to the summer reading program, meaning players can earn bonus points for their teams by writing short reviews of any books they read over the summer. Registration is required.

METAMORPHOSIS FILM SERIES
Fridays, July 11 through August 8, 7 – 9 pm

7/11: The Giant Gila Monster
Teenagers save their small town from a mutant lizard.
7/25: The Fly
Vincent Price in the all-time metamorphosis classic. “Help me! Help me!”
8/8: Invasion of the Body Snatchers
The original (and scariest) film version of this alien possession tale.

Films will be shown in the Dierkes Community Room on the lower level of the library. Fresh-popped popcorn and soft drinks will be provided. Vintage cartoons start at 7pm. The feature presentation begins at 7:30 pm. Registration required.

I’VE CREATED A MONSTER! CONTEST
Entry deadline: Monday, July 7, 9 pm

Design your own monster movie poster or make an original creature model, and we’ll display all the artwork in a special exhibit here at the library. The exhibit will open on July 11, and prizes will be awarded before the screening of The Giant Gila Monster on the same date at 8:30 pm. Posters and models can be any size. Please make sure the artist’s name and phone number is on each entry. You must be 12 – 18 years old to enter.

END OF SUMMER READING PROGRAM PARTY
Friday, July 18, 2-4 pm

Give yourselves a pat on the back, a round of applause, and an ice cream sundae at our third annual End-of-Summer-Reading-Program Party! Work up an appetite playing Cosmic Twister – the game you know and love, played with glow-in-the-dark mats! Undergo a facial metamorphosis – get your face painted --with phosphorescent paint, which will look SO cool under blacklights! Finally, help yourself to our do-it-yourself sundae bar – all to celebrate the end of six wonderful weeks of reading! And of course – registration is required.

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We just added 3 more Cliff's Notes titles...

The Aeneid
All the King’s Men
Anna Karenina
As I Lay Dying

Wuthering Heights

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Abadie, M. Teen Dream Power :--Unlock The Meaning Of Your Dreams. YA/ 154.63/ ABA
This guide, written specifically for teens, provides instruction for dream recall, interpretation, developing a personal dictionary of dream symbols, and keeping a dream diary.

Brunke, Dawn Baumann. Awakening To Animal Voices: A Teen Guide To Telepathic Communication With All Life. YA/ 133.89/ BRU
Teens learn how to connect with animals and the world at large in a deeper, more meaningful way.

Gay, Kathlyn. Cultural Diversity: Conflicts And Challenges: The Ultimate Teen Guide. YA/ 305.8/ GAY
Topics such as prejudice, religious bigotry, racism, gender bias, sexual orientation, scapegoating, and stereotyping are presented through stories of people who have faced problems and challenges.

Krause, Peter. Play-By-Play Golf. YA/ 796.352/ KRA
This book details tips and practice drills for golf, as well as information on the sport's history and equipment.

Paquette, Penny. Asthma: The Ultimate Teen Guide. YA/ 616.238/ PAQ
Provides teens the information needed to manage their asthma, providing interviews with teens who are coping with the disease, advice on taking medications, and tips to stay healthy.

Moran, Katherine. Diabetes: The Ultimate Teen Guide. YA/ 616.462/ MOR
This practical guide for teens with diabetes talks about issues specific to teens ages 16 to 19. It includes multiple no-nonsense tips that demonstrate how life with diabetes can be lived to the fullest. By identifying strategies to help manage high and low blood glucose and giving you ideas on how to get through the everyday drudge without giving up on your diabetes management, author Katherine Moran provides an essential source that is filled with informative and engaging photographs and illustrations, historical tidbits, and an index. Chapters cover using a meal plan and counting carbohydrates; understanding insulin therapy and oral medications; using physical activity to control glucose levels; dealing with other illnesses and preventing complications; being a safe and responsible driver; maintaining good health when traveling; overcoming peer pressure; and creating effective coping strategies for managing and living with diabetes. With the help of this book, teens will learn more about just what diabetes is, the treatment, how to handle the negative feelings it spans, and how to stay healthy and maintain an active life.

Bernstein, Ross. Barry Bonds. YA/ B/ BON
This biography traces the life and accomplishments of Barry Bonds, who has broken more records and achieved more sports goals than any other player in the history of professional baseball.

Kappes, Serena. Alex Rodriguez. YA/ B/ ROD
The life of Alex Rodriguez is discussed with information on his childhood and professional baseball career.

Keller, Bill. Tree Shaker: The Story of Nelson Mandela. YA/ B/ MAN
This biography examines the events that led Mandela from his tribal homeland to the center of the struggle for racial equality in South Africa.

Fradin, Judith. Jane Addams :--Champion Of Democracy. YA/ B/ ADD
The force behind Hull-House, one of the first settlement houses in the United States, Jane Addams is celebrated as an ardent suffragist, civil rights activist, and pacifist.

Marrin, Albert. The Great Adventure: Theodore Roosevelt And The Rise Of Modern America. YA/ B/ ROO
Fascinating details and an intimate, fast-paced narrative explore the heroic life and complex world of an American icon.

Anderson, Tom. Myspace/Ourplanet:--Change Is Possible. YA/ 640/ OUR

Shoup, Kate. Rubbish:--Reuse Your Refuse. YA/ 745.5/ SHO

Moss, Samantha. Where's My Stuff? The Ultimate Teen Organizing Guide. YA/ 640.43/ MOS
A step-by-step guide to getting organized for teens, identifying the obstacles that keep teens from being organized, offering suggestions for getting rid of clutter at school and at home, and discussing time management.

Robinson, Nick. Absolute Beginner's Origami. YA/ 736.982/ ROB

Crisafulli, Chuck. Nirvana: Teen Spirit: The Stories Behind Every Song. YA/ 782.42166/ NIR
Published to coincide with the 10th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death, this volume has original and revealing interviews with key people close to Nirvana. The story of the band's rise from the dingiest clubs of the Pacific Northwest to the pinnacle of worldwide rock stardom is told and illustrated with superb photos.

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Chopra, Deepak. Teens Ask Deepak: All The Right Questions. YA/ 158.1/ CHO
This book provides ideas and advice for teenagers seeking answers to such questions as how to have a spiritual life, how to make friends, and how to find love.

Groening, Matt. Simpsons Comics: Dollars To Donuts. YA/ 741.5/ GRO

Madaras, Lynda. My Body, My Self For Girls. YA/ 613.955/ MAD
Presents information and over one hundred quizzes, games, journal pages, and checklists on the changes that happen to girls during puberty.

Madaras, Lynda. My Body My Self For Boys. YA/ 613.953/ MAD
Explanatory text and workbook exercises present information about such aspects of male puberty as penis size, masturbation, and acne.

Morgenstern, Julie. Organizing From The Inside Out For Teens :--The Foolproof System For Organizing Your Room, Your Time, And Your Life. YA/ 640.43/ MOR
Illustrations and charts help to introduce how to organize a teen's room so that it is for friends and homework, not just sleep. How to organize a backpack, a schedule, and most importantly how to maintain the organizing system is shown.

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