Thanksgiving Chocolate Workshop for Teens

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Thanksgiving Chocolate for Teens

Saturday, November 22, 2008

2:30 - 3:30 pm

Grades: 7 - 12

Limit: 12 teens

Registration will begin on November 6 at the adult reference desk.

Build a Chocolate House for Teens

Everyone will assemble and take home a one-pound chocolate house, decorated with candies, then wrapped in cellophane and tied with festive ribbons.

For all teens in grades 7-12. Limit: 15. Registration begins November 22 for members of the North Merrick Library, December 5 for all others.

Date: Sunday, December 21, 2008. Time: 2:00 pm

Congratulations to our New Sitters!

Sitters who completed the class and have certificates: there are now some extra business cards available for you to pick up at the adult reference desk.

--mrs. g.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to North Merrick teen readers for making this year's Teen Summer Reading Club a success!

The party, held at Merrick Library, was terrific: there was karaoke, there was DDR, there were Wii sports, there was plenty of pizza and delicious Italian ices. In the raffles, one NM teen won a $20 GameStop gift certificate, and there were lots of other great prizes.

Look at the next post for reviews of books the North Merrick teens have recommended.

Teens who could not attend the party can pick up their certificates, their reviews, and their party favors at the adult reference desk.

NM teens have read these great books...

Author: Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow
Title: The Last Lecture
Rating: Great read
Recommend to a friend: Yes, I would recommend this book to a friend because it wqs a book that had an important message. The message was to never stop fighting. Randy can teach everyone a lesson about what life really is about. It’s about family, friends, and love.
Best Part: The best part of the book was when Randy told stories about his life. He told everyone what life was all about. When he told stories about his life, like when he want to Disney Land, I got drawn in because I like to learn about the experiences of others. It’s exciting to see what things he did that I also did.
From: Danielle

Author: Ann Hood
Title: The Knitting Circle
Rating: Okay
Recommend to a friend: Yes, I would recommend this book, because it has a message everyone should understand. The message is that whenever something or a couple of bad things happen, there is always something to fall back on. For Mary it was knitting. But yours comes to you in a special way, like it came to her.
Best Part: The best part of the book was when Mary realized that she had to become friends with her mom again. She realizes this because her mom had a small heart attack. She would live, but Mary realized that there may be more heart attacks, and if her mother died before they resolved their problems, it would haunt her the rest of her life. This was my favorite part.
From: Danielle

Author: Jean Craighead George
Title: My side of the mountain
This book made me feel shocked in places. The best part is when Sam Gribly attempts to tame a falcon.
The book would be enjoyed most by guys in grades 6-7. Rating: 4 stars
from: Eric

Author: Sarah Mlynowski
Title: Spells and sleeping bags
I had mixed emotions while reading this book. The most interesting part was when the main character, Rachel, finally got a kiss from her boyfriend, Raf. The book would be enjoyed most by girls in grade 7.
Rating: 7 stars
From: Bridget

Author: Rumiko Takahashi
Title: Inu Yasham Book 1
The book made me feel aq bit frightened, but left me entertained. The best part was when Kagome returned home. The book would be enjoyed most by guys in grades 7-8. Rating: 9 stars
From: Bridget

Author: Natsumi Mukai
Title: + Anima, Book 5
This book made me feel happy—always happy to read + Anima!
The most interesting part of the book was when one of the characters, Husky, gave another character, Naha, a present. The book would be enjoyed most by girls and guys in grade 7. Rating: 8 stars
From: Bridget

Author: W.P. Kinsella
Title: Shoeless Joe
The book made me feel passionate about fulfilling dreams, and curious as to what the purpose of heaven may be. In one of my favorite parts, J.D. Salinger, the writer who is a primary character in this novel, exits the right field wall of a baseball diamond that farmer Ray Kinsella built. Did Salinger enter the entrance to heaven? Will he get to fulfill his dream of playing on the Polo Grounds?
Everybody would enjoy this book. Rating: 9 stars
From: Josh

Author: Nancy Krulik

Title: Ripped at The Seams

Number of Pages:326

Rating: Great Read

Recommend to a friend: Yes I would recommend this book to a friend because it is about something that some people are interested in: fashion. Sami wants to be a designer. She travels to New York City to find a job. She gets turned down alot and then she gets a job as a secretary. She is really happy and then one day her boss steals her designs and says they are his own. She quits after that and starts over at a lingerie store called Beneath The Sheets. She starts her own designs of sleep wear and is a big hit. Best Part: my favorite part was when she started making her sleep wear for ladies that come to the store. She first started with a lady that came to the store many times and whom she was friendly with. Then people heard about her and started to go there and get her designs.
From: Danielle

Author: Rick Riordan Title: The Lightning Thief Series: Percy Jackson and the Olympians

This book made me feel scared and excited. The most interesting part of the book was everything! I felt a rush of anticipation when reading this book. It was cary and funny at the same time, from Percy fighting a monster, to fighting Ares, this book really kept me on my toes! Would be enjoyed by guys and girls in grades 6-10. Rating: 10 stars from: Stephanie

Author: Robin Palmer Title: Cindy Ella

This book made me smile; the best part was when she found out who had been emailing her: so obvious, but so cute! Would be enjoyed most by girls in grades 6-9. rating: 10 stars from: Stephanie

Author: Nancy E. Krulik Title: Shes got the Beat Number of Pages:320 pages Rating: Great Read Recommend to a friend: Yes, I would recommend this book to a friend because it was a book that gave you a laugh and a reason to always try different things. Miranda was always a quiet girl in her old towm in Texas but now she is in a band and playing the drums like a pro. Who knows what will happen while she's at college in Austin. Best Part: The best part of the book was when Miranda's played in a huge concert with her new band. This was a big part because this concert only takes in the best bands in Austin and its very hard to be able to preform there. Miranda's old band was there too. The concert went from 8 at night till 8 in the morning. Miranda's band was at 9 o'clock and Mirandas old band went at 4 am. From: Danielle

Author: Vivian VandeVelde Title: Remembering Raquel This book made me feel curious to analyze the bias of various individuals to determine Raquel’s traits and cause of death. It was te most interesting when a nurse, named Patricia Saye-Evans, uncovered Raquel’s mother’ss DNR. (When a DNR is signed, permission is granted to let the dying perish when the person can be saved.) Raquel never wanted her mother, Cleo, to die of cancer, so she stole Cleo’s DNR. This can be seen as a clue into Raquel’s death. This book would be enjoyed most by girls in grades 7-9. Rating: 7 stars. OK to post on Blog: yes. From: Joshua

Author: George Orwell
Title: 1984 This book convinced me that society can become totalitarian with the help of technology. Every movement , every facial expression, every thought was detected on telescreens (today there are security cameras watching over us). If people were “heretics,” or went against the Party (the government in 1984), they were brainwashed in prison to obey everything the Party said. The Party could rewrite history the way they desired it to be. Although we are not as totalitarian, Orwell did a somewhat accurate prediction of the future: the government covers up many things; our government has led us to think that the people of Iraq have committed wrongs that hold them responsible for the war, but we should be looking at entirely different people. Like the Party slogan says, “war might be peace.” Would be enjoyed most by everybody in grades 9-12. Rating: 10 stars. OK to post on blog: yes From: Joshua

Author: Sarah Mlynowski Title: Frogs and French kisses. This book made me feel happy and excited. It was most exciting when Rachel finally discovers she has magical powers and is a witch! Just like her mom and sister! The book would be enjoyed most by girls in grades 7-9. Rating: 10 stars. OK to post to blog: yes by: Stephanie


Author: Ann M. Martin
Title: Main Street #5 The Secret Book Club
Number of Pages:212
Rating: Great Read
Recommend to a friend: Yes I would recommend this book to a friend. I would recommend this book because it is a book with a fun mystery. I would think of a mystery as a story where a detective goes into a dark room and is greeted by a scary thing and then he uncovers the mystery, but this book is different. The girls get books from a mystery person and they read the books and each do something that the person tells them to do. Like the person told them to do something adventurous on the Saturday because in the book the characters went on adventures. In the end the mystery person reveals themself. Madame X, who is this person?
Best Part: My favorite part of the book was when they discussed the books on Saturday. They were not all dicussed on the same day. When they discussed they told what the books were about and what happened in them. It gave me some ideas on books to read. from: Danielle


What's French for "ew?" by Katie Maxwell
This book made me feel like laughing!
The most exciting part was when she had to jump into a canal in Paris to save her baby project.
The book would be enjoyed most by girls in grades 8-12
Rating: 10 stars
by: Allison

Secrets of my Hollywood life: Family Affairs, by Jen Calonita
This book made me feel excited and happy!
It was best when Sky and Katilin actually joined forces and then sang a song together.
The book would be enjoyed most by girls in grades 7-9
Rating: 10 stars
by: Stephanie

The Thief Queen's Daughter, by Elizabeth Haydon
This book gave me a sense of thrill and wonderment. It was most interesting when they were caught by the Thief Queen, and then when they escaped.
This book would be enjoyed most by guys and girls in grades 6-9.
Rating: 7 stars
by: Jocelyn

The Taming of the Dru, by Katie Maxwell

This book made me feel lilke laughing hysterically! The best part was when Emily decided to have a duel to win the heart of Fang. The book would be enjoyed most by girls in grades 8-12. Rating: 10 stars by: Allison

Bras and broomsticks, by Sarah Mlynowski
This book made me feel happy; my favorite part was when Miri and Rachel put their dad under a love spell, and he canceled his wedding.
This book would be enjoyed most by girls in grades 7-9
Rating: 10 stars
by: Stephanie

Mates, dates and diamond destiny, by Cathy Hopkins
This book made me feel sorry for all the people who are suffering in the world; it gave me some ideas how I can do my part to help out.
The most interesting part was when Nesta tried to get a famous supermodel to come to her school charity dance.
The book would be enjoyed most by girls in grades 6-7.
Rating: 10 stars
by: Stephanie

They wear what under their kilts, by Katie Maxwell.
this book made me feel like laughing.
The entire book was the best part, from when she had to spend time with the sheep, to having a contest to see who could kiss Ruaraidh first!
The book would be enjoyed most by girls in grades 7-12.
Rating: 10 Stars
by: Allison

Secrets of my Hollywood life:on location, by Jen Calonita.
This book made me smile!
It was most interesting when Carol threatens Kaitlin to choose between her boyfriend and her career.
It would be enjoyed most by girls in grades 7-9.
Rating: 10 stars.
by: Stephanie

Secrets of my Hollywood life: on location, by Jen Calonita
This book gave me a sense of the hectic life oa a celebrity.
It was most interesting when her life becomes way out of control and how she tries to fix it.
It would be enjoyed most by girls in grades 6-12
Rating: 10 stars
by: Jocelyn

The Year my life went down the loo, by Katie Maxwell.
This book made me feel like LOL.
The best part was when Emily has her first day of school, and gets into trouble for wearing make-up, her tie wrong, and too much jewelry.
The book would be enjoyed most by girls in grades 7-12.
Rating: 8 Stars
by: Allison