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"I didn’t destroy young love. I just sped up the inevitable." ~ from Philip Siegel's The Break-Up Artist
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| Truthwitch by Susan DennardFantasy. Though Safi and Iseult have different magical gifts -- Truthwitch Safi sees truth or lies in speech, while Threadwitch Iseult sees human relationships -- they're bound together by fierce friendship. When the Twenty Year Truce ends and the Witchlands erupt into war, three clashing empires all seek to control Safi's valuable power, forcing Safi and Iseult to flee. Pursued by a deadly Bloodwitch mercenary, the girls set sail with Merik, a Windwitch privateer whose loyalties might not align with their own. Alternating points of view add even more depth to the compelling characters, intricate world-building, and breathtaking adventure in this series debut. |
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| This Raging Light by Estelle LaureFiction. A few months ago, Lucille's dad attacked her mom and was institutionalized. A few weeks ago, Lucille's mom left and didn't come back. Now, too scared and too stubborn to ask for help, Lucille is stuck paying the bills and taking care of her 10-year-old sister Wren. Thankfully, she's got her best friend Eden to lean on. But even that relationship gets complicated when Lucille begins to fall painfully, inconveniently in love with Digby, Eden's twin brother. Pairing Lucille's poetic voice with her tough situation, This Raging Light is an emotionally charged story about strength, loss, and finding first love when you least expect it. |
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| The Trouble with Destiny by Lauren MorrillFiction. Drum major Liza and her high school marching band aren't on a Destiny cruise ship for fun -- they're there to win the $25,000 Ship of Dreams performing arts prize before school budget cuts force them to disband. Energetic Liza feels upbeat about her band's chances... at least until her ex-friend Demi shows up with an annoyingly talented dance team, and Liza is distracted by confusing feelings for both bandmate Russ AND former crush Lenny. Bursting with breezy romance and slapstick humor, this comedy about competing to save beloved school activities is perfect for fans of Prudence Chen's Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong. |
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| This Is Where It Ends by Marieke NijkampFiction. It's the first day of classes at Opportunity High School, which means that everyone is gathered in the auditorium when the shooting starts. Tyler, a former student, has returned with a gun, and the next 54 minutes of terror unspool from the perspective of four students: Autumn, Tyler's sister; Sylv, her secret girlfriend; Tomás, Sylv's brother; and Claire, Tyler's ex-girlfriend. Though this unflinching, minute-by-minute account of a school shooting may be overwhelming for some, those who are drawn to raw, all-too-realistic fiction won't be able to put it down. For a broader range of reactions to similar events, try the short story collection Violent Ends. |
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| The Devil's Engine: Hellraisers by Alexander Gordon SmithHorror. Asthmatic 15-year-old Marlow Green may be a petty criminal with a nose for trouble, but he never expected to face a deal with the devil: he just stumbled into a fight and tried to help a girl. But this particular girl, Pan, is an Engineer, part of a secret army who've sold their souls to the arcane Devil's Engine in exchange for superpowers. And now that Marlow knows about the Engineers, he has no choice but join in their battle to prevent hell on earth. If you like your horror stories overflowing with darkness, demons, and gritty action, don’t miss this 1st book in the Devil's Engine series. |
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Never Getting Back Together?
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From burnt bridges to the hope of reunion, these books for fans of realistic romance all depict the angst and drama of dealing with break-ups and exes.
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| Audrey, Wait! by Robin BenwayFiction. Audrey Cuttler had no idea that dumping her boyfriend would make her famous. But when her erstwhile beau, Evan, poured his heartbreak into a song, it catapulted his band to the big-time -- and, being that the song was written about Audrey, it dragged her along for the ride. How will she ever get a second chance at love now? Music lovers will appreciate the (actual) song lyrics that open each chapter, and readers who like great characters, snappy dialogue, and romance will adore this hilarious novel. |
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Down to the bone
by Mayra L. Dole
Fiction. Here's what it means to be a tortillera. It means you're a girl who loves girls. Which means you get kicked out of Catholic school faster than Mother Superior Sicko can say "immoral." Which means your wacko Mami finds out. Which means you're kicked to the curb with nowhere to go, and the love of your life is shipped off to Puerto Rico to marry a guy. But this is Miami, and if you have a bighearted best friend and a loyal puppy at your side, and if your broken heart is still full of love, you just might land on your feet. In a first novel as crazy, joyful, hilarious, and painful as your first love, Mayra Lazara Dole goes beyond the many meanings of tortillera to paint a vivid picture of a girl who gets kicked out of home only to find a new kind of family.
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| Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler; illustrated by Maira KalmanFiction. Min Green is awkward, sincere, romantic, and loves classic cinema; Ed Stapleton has simple tastes (basketball, girls) and is crazy-popular. Their relationship may have been doomed from the start, but the story -- about how they got together, the details of their forays into each other's worlds, and yes, the reasons why they broke up -- is chock full of the indefinable stuff that makes fans of artsy, offbeat fiction swoon. Memorable characters, quirky situations, cynical humor, and honest emotion make Why We Broke Up a superb choice for fans of John Green's An Abundance of Katherines (or Will Grayson, Will Grayson, which Green co-authored with David Levithan). |
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| Past Perfect by Leila SalesFiction. Now that she's finally 16, Chelsea could get a normal job. Instead, she lets her best friend talk her into one more petticoat-wearing, tourist-wrangling summer as a junior interpreter at Colonial Essex Village in Virginia. It's a decision that Chelsea quickly begins to regret, especially after Ezra, the ex-boyfriend who broke her heart, turns up at orientation. Dealing with Ezra becomes even more complicated when Chelsea starts crushing on Dan, one of the "farbs" (aka unskilled reenactors) at Civil War Reenactmentland, the rival historical attraction across the street. Smart, snarky humor and an unusual setting make Past Perfect a charming read for history geeks and romance fans alike. |
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| The Break-Up Artist by Philip SiegelFiction. For a mere $100 via Paypal, high schooler Becca Williamson will create drama, expose weakness, and generally do whatever it takes to break up a couple. After losing her best friend to a popular boyfriend and seeing her sister abandoned at the altar, Becca knows the damage that love can do. In her eyes, it's only practical to destroy the delusion of true love sooner rather than later. A mysterious request to break up the school's power couple, however, combined with a forbidden romance of her own, leaves Becca questioning the wisdom of ruining others' relationships and wondering if she might have been wrong about love after all. |
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Events for Teens - Arts & Crafts
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Crocheting & Knitting
Saturday, February 6,
10:30 am
Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library
All skill levels. Supplies not provided. Instructions provided as needed. Adults and teens.
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Teen Craft
Thursday, February 11,
4:00 pm
Heights Neighborhood Library
Valentine Beaded Charm Bracelets. Limited to 20 participants.
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Teen Craftomatics
Tuesdays,
4:30 pm
Kendall Library
Join us for the Kendall Teen Craftomatics! This Teen program will meet to work on crafts. Supplies are limited. Ages 10 & up. 3rd floor Conference Room.
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Events for Teens - Clubs & Hangouts
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After School Zone
Mondays-Thursdays,
3:30 pm
Morris Frank Library an HPL Express Location
Do you need a place to do homework or play the XBOX after getting off from school? Please come to our After School Zone! For school aged-children only.
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After School Zone Mondays-Wednesdays, 3:15 pm Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library Mondays-Thursdays, 4:00 pm Heights Neighborhood Library Mondays-Thursdays, 4:00 pm Lakewood Neighborhood Library
Relax with your friends after school in our meeting room. Video gaming, crafts, music, movies and more.
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After School Zone: Games & Crafts
Fridays,
3:00 pm
Park Place Regional Library
Join our After School Zone to play games on the Wii and XBox 360, test your skills with a variety of board games, or get creative with LEGOs. Crafting is also available on Fridays. For school-aged children only.
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Anime Club
Friday, February 5,
3:00 pm
Smith Neighborhood Library
Relax with friends at the end of a long week and enjoy your favorite anime series and snacks.
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Manga/Anime Club
Saturday, February 6,
2:30 pm
Bracewell Neighborhood Library
A monthly meeting for manga/anime fangirls and their friends. Join us as we discuss our favorite manga series, share artwork and information about upcoming anime events and view a sampling of anime series and movies. For ages 10-14.
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The SPOT - After School Retreat
Tuesdays-Fridays,
3:00 pm
Carnegie Neighborhood Library & Center for Learning
Enjoy some time after school in The SPOT! Socialize with your peers and bring your snacks. For your choice: computers, big screen movies, computer games (PS3, Wii), board games, magazines and more!
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Teen After School Zone
Wednesdays,
4:00 pm
Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library
Teens can gather in a safe atmosphere for homework help and gaming fun
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Teen Lounge
Fridays,
4:00 pm
McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library
Talk, snack and play on the computer in the Teen Section's After School Zone Lounge.
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Treat Yourself DIY Spa Day
Friday, February 12,
3:00 pm
Smith Neighborhood Library
February is the month of love and who better to love than yourself? Come to the library to relax and pamper yourself with do it yourself skincare recipes. Keep your creation for yourself or pass it on to your sweetie or a friend. For teens 13 to 18.
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Events for Teens - Gaming & Technology
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After School Video Games
Fridays,
4:00 pm
McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library
Play games with friends and schoolmates on our PS3, XBox 360, WiiU, or iPads.
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After School Zone: Games
Tuesdays-Thursdays,
3:00 pm
Park Place Regional Library
Join our After School Zone to play games on the Wii and XBox 360, test your skills with a variety of board games, or get creative with LEGOs. For school-aged children only.
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Board Games
Thursdays,
4:00 pm
Stanaker Neighborhood Library
Students can put down the pencils and papers and pick up pieces to board games as they engage and interact with each other. In addition to board games, students also can play the Yamaha keyboard freely. Children and teens can have fun competitively and explore their musical creativity.
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Teen Gaming
Wednesdays,
3:00 pm
Moody Neighborhood Library
Enjoy playing video games on the Wii and XBOX at the library every Wednesday of each month. Sign up is required for tournaments.
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Teen Gaming
Friday, February 12,
3:00 pm
Lakewood Neighborhood Library
Enjoy playing video games on the Wii and Wii U at the library every other Friday of each month. Sign up is required for tournaments.
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Video Gaming
Wednesdays,
4:00 pm
Walter Neighborhood Library
Play games on the Nintendo Wii, Sony Playstation 3
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Wii Games Fridays, 2:00 pm Flores Neighborhood Library Wednesdays & Fridays, 3:00 pm Tuttle Neighborhood Library
Play the Wii with your friends and make new friends as well. Four at a time, since, there are only 4 controllers available.
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Wii Wednesday
Wednesdays,
3:30 pm
Vinson Neighborhood Library
Join in and have some fun with a variety of video games. Check out your skills with your friends.
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Events for Teens - Homework & Workshops
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Quiet Lab
Fridays,
4:00 pm
McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library
After School Lab for quiet computing and homework help.
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Events for Teens - Movies & Performances
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Movie Night
Thursdays,
4:00 pm
Flores Neighborhood Library
Enjoy a family night! Spend time watching movies with family and friends. Movies for kids and young adults (ages 10-18). Younger kids may watch with parental supervision.
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Movie Time
Saturdays,
1:00 pm
Flores Neighborhood Library
Enjoy a family night! Spend time watching movies with family and friends. Movies for kids and young adults (ages 10-18). Younger kids may watch with parental supervision.
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Weekend Movie
Saturdays,
3:00 pm
Stanaker Neighborhood Library
Enjoy the weekend with fun family (PG) movies with your friends. For young adults 11 to 18 years old. Younger patrons may watch only with parental consent.
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