http://blogs.georgetown.org/teenspace A blog for and about teens and the Georgetown Public Library Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:58:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I know all you Twilight fans out there don't need a reminder that the movie is almost here.  According to the official Twilight movie site there are 3 days, 13 hours, and some odd minutes till Bella and Edward are together on the big screen.  Plus, this gives me an ... http://blogs.georgetown.org/teenspace/2008/11/17/twilight-the-movie-is-almost-here/ + Anima by Natsumi Mukai The manga + Anima is a riveting and enchanting tale that never ceases to amaze.   The species known as + Anima have animal-like qualities and since they are different they are shunned by their fellow man.  Cooro (crow-like boy), Husky (fish-like boy), Senri (bear-like boy), and Nana ... http://blogs.georgetown.org/teenspace/2008/10/28/this-just-read-7/ A little reminder that the monthly Teen Open Game Night will happen this Friday, October 24th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Hewlett Room at GPL. Teens ages 13-18 are welcome. Play Nintendo Wii and PS2.   We have 2 projectors for bigger than life action and two tv's.  Show ... http://blogs.georgetown.org/teenspace/2008/10/17/are-you-game-teen-open-game-night-2/ [openbook booknumber="0374309892"] Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You Book publishers are sneaky people. They contrive the cleverest ways to get people to pick up their books. Such is the case with 'Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You,' by Peter Cameron. Namely, it's the book cover. At first glance, ... http://blogs.georgetown.org/teenspace/2008/10/14/this-just-read-6/ Fun With Databases Part II Ok, we know that TexShare databases can help with school work.  There is one more thing you should know about TexShare databases.  That thing is NetLibrary.  NetLibrary contains digital or ebooks.  That is full text books that you access/read online instead of in the print ... http://blogs.georgetown.org/teenspace/2008/10/08/not-quite-so-faqs-about-gpl-3-2/ Fun with Databases Part I School is back in full swing and everyone has tons of homework.  Guess what?  The library can help you with that.  Not only does the library have books, computers, wireless Internet, and (gasp) librarians (including a teen librarian) - we also have databases.  Say it ... http://blogs.georgetown.org/teenspace/2008/10/03/not-quite-so-faqs-about-gpl-3/ Me, the Missing, and the Dead by Jenny Valenting All of us have important people in our lives.  Sixteen year old Lucas Swain has Violet, a dead woman, in an urn, whom he just met.  He feels that Violet is trying to tell him something about his father. Silly right?  How can ... http://blogs.georgetown.org/teenspace/2008/09/23/this-just-read-5/ Good things are heading for a theater near you.  Between now and the end of the year there are three movies made from teen books with theatrical releases.  Probably one of the most anticipated cinematic events of the year is the movie Twilight based on the Stephanie Meyers book dealing ... http://blogs.georgetown.org/teenspace/2008/09/19/books-into-movies/ Kvetha Fricai (Greetings, friend in the ancient language of Alagaësia).  Horray! Brisingr (fire) the third book in the Inheritance cylce will be published on September 20, 2008. For anyone who has not heard, the Inheritance trilogy by Christopher Paolini is now the Inheritance cycle consisting of four books.  Sadly, there ... http://blogs.georgetown.org/teenspace/2008/09/09/brisingr/ The Georgetown Public Library and the San Gabriel Writers' League are presenting The Georgetown Library Writer's College this fall and winter.  The Writer's College is a series of classes designed to expand your powers of observation, imagination, and language. The various classes will provide numerous tips on craft and practices. ... http://blogs.georgetown.org/teenspace/2008/09/02/for-all-you-aspiring-writers-out-there/