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"'I'm a bit old for fairy tales,' I say. 'Don't you think?' 'No one is too old for fairy tales,' says Mark." ~ from Nick Lake's There Will Be Lies
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New and Recently Released!
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| All Fall Down: An Embassy Row Novel by Ally CarterSuspense. Everyone says her mom's death was an accident, but 16-year-old Grace knows it was murder. Even after years of being called "crazy," Grace can't forget the scarred face of the man who shot her mother. Though she's hoping to start over in Adria, the European country where her grandfather is the U.S. ambassador, Grace has trouble fitting in among the teenage sons and daughters of the international elite. And after she spots a familiar, unforgettably scarred face, Grace's thirst for revenge is anything but diplomatic. Mean girl social drama combines with high stakes action in this twisty, suspenseful series opener from the author of the popular Gallager Girls and Heist Society series. |
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| Hellhole by Gina DamicoFantasy. Max Kilgore might be stressed out and geeky, but he's generally a good guy. Yet it only takes one little misstep on Max's part to conjure up Burgundy Cluttermuck, a track-suit-wearing, junk-food-eating devil. Burg won't budge from Max's basement unless Max meets his demands -- which include a free mansion and a hot tub. If Max succeeds, Burg will heal his sick mom. But if he doesn't deliver, the consequences will be bloody. Packed with "wry wit and constant dark humor" (Kirkus Reviews), this irreverent tale of a deal with the devil gone wrong is great pick for fans of Maureen Johnson's Devilish or A.M. Jenkins' Repossessed. |
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| I Was Here by Gayle FormanMystery. After months of slowly losing touch with her best friend Meg, Cody is surprised to receive an email from her -- and horrified to realize that the email is a time-delayed suicide note. Even in her grief, Cody can't help wondering: Why would Meg kill herself after she'd finally made it out of their stifling small town? Could Meg's death be connected to the encrypted files on her laptop? And can Cody trust her growing feelings toward Ben, the guy who broke Meg's heart? Similar to Nina LaCour's Hold Still, I Was Here takes a realistic look at the unanswered questions of suicide and the ache of loss. |
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| The Shadow Cabinet by Maureen JohnsonParanormal Thriller. Just as she's starting to get used to her London boarding school, American student Rory's secret identity makes it too dangerous for her to stay. Along with her fellow Shades (London's underground, ghost-busting police force), Rory has to stay on the run if she hopes to rescue two lost friends -- one kidnapped, one trapped between life and death -- and elude the death-obsessed occultists who want to take advantage of her supernatural powers. Start with the previous books in the Shades of London series (The Name of the Star and The Madness Underneath) to get the full impact of the skillful world-building and seriously creepy villains in this paranormal page-turner. |
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| There Will Be Lies by Nick LakeFiction. Seemingly out of nowhere, 17-year-old Shelby's sheltered life is beginning to implode. First, she gets injured when she's hit by a car. Next, her (usually cautious) mother pulls her out of the hospital and takes her on the road, claiming that they're being chased by a violent figure from her past. And now, when Shelby closes her eyes, she finds herself in the mythological landscape of the Dreaming, where a coyote sends her on an urgent quest. Taut pacing and unpredictable revelations will keep readers on their toes as they, like Shelby, try to figure out where the truth lies when fantasy and reality overlap. |
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| The Butterfly Clues by Kate EllisonSuspense. The death of her older brother, Oren, has only heightened Lo's obsessive-compulsive tendencies, which now include wandering through "Neverland," the dangerous neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, where Oren died of a drug overdose. While exploring Neverland one night, Lo narrowly avoids being shot; when she later discovers that she stumbled upon a young woman's murder, Lo becomes obsessed with finding the girl's killer. The Butterfly Clues offers not only a fast-paced suspense story, but also a realistic portrayal of a complex heroine. |
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| Fake ID by Lamar GilesMystery. He's gone by Steven, Logan, Tyler, and Tony, but you can call him Nick. Nick's dad's criminal activity landed their family in Witness Protection, and his dad's continued shady habits keep them on the move. Nick is starting to settle into their latest home in Stepton, Georgia, when his friend and fellow high school journalist Eli turns up dead. The police say it was suicide, but Nick and Eli's sister Reya aren't buying it. In a shocking, action-packed investigation, Nick and Reya work to uncover the secrets that got Eli killed -- but can they do it without exposing Nick and his family? |
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| Ten by Gretchen McNeilMystery. Best friends Meg and Minnie are expecting an awesome weekend at an exclusive, two-day house party on isolated Henry Island. But once they arrive, the girls feel a sense of foreboding...the hostess is conspicuously absent, the only DVD in the house bears a creepy warning, and as a storm begins to rage outside, the power goes out. Everyone at the party is trapped with no electricity, no phones, no internet, and no way off the island for the next three days. And then the guests start turning up dead. With "all the hallmarks of a traditional slasher flick" (Publishers Weekly), this gory murder mystery based loosely on Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None will thrill horror movie fans. |
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| Far From You by Tess SharpeMystery. Years ago, a car accident left Sophie with permanent injuries and an OxyContin addiction, but it's the recent murder of her best friend Mina that truly leaves Sophie feeling destroyed. She's the only witness to Mina's death, but due to her history with drugs, no one believes her story. As Sophie begins her own search for Mina's killer, she's forced to confront memories of their close and sometimes turbulent relationship, including the heartbreaking events leading up to the murder. Readers who like intricate plots and realistically rough-edged characters will be riveted by this raw, beautifully written mystery. |
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| Mojo by Tim TharpMystery. Finding the murdered body of a classmate in the garbage is horrifying, of course. But for chubby high school loser Dylan, it might also be his ticket to popularity. Certain that his amateur detective skills will earn him respect at school, Dylan (aided by his eccentric buddies Audrey and Randy) investigates a connection between the murder and the disappearance of a teen girl from the wealthy side of town. Sharp, snarky humor and intriguing twists will keep you turning pages in this dark yet quirky tale of drugs, lies, betrayal, and murder. |
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Events for Teens - Arts & Crafts
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Awesome Crafts
Wednesdays,
4:00 pm
Carnegie Neighborhood Library & Center for Learning
Special craft activities. Supplies may be limited. Large groups please contact the library at 832-393-1720
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Crafts (After School Zone)
Wednesdays,
4:00 pm
Stanaker Neighborhood Library
Children will be able to make crafts that they can take home. Join the fun! Supplies may be limited. Large groups please make reservations with your local library. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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Crocheting & Knitting
Saturday, March 7,
10:30 am
Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library
All skill levels. Supplies not provided. Instructions provided as needed. Adults and teens.
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Make N' Take Craft
Wednesday, March 18,
2:00 pm
Ring Neighborhood Library
Join your friend to create a Make nTake Craft. Free.
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Origami Houston
Saturday, March 7,
2:00 pm
Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library
Join Origami Houston and the Library for fun with Origami. Please bring paper for your projects.
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Teen Program: Craftomatics
Tuesdays,
March 3, 4:30 pm
Kendall Neighborhood Library
Teen Tech Crafts- Make wallets our of Duct Tape. Supplies are limited. Ages 12 & up. 3rd floor Conference Room.
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Teen Program: Craftomatics
Tuesday, March 10,
4:30 pm
Kendall Neighborhood Library
Teen Tech Week- Make steampunk jewelry. Ages 12 & up. 3rd floor Conference Room.
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Teen Program: Craftomatics
Tuesday, March 17,
4:30 pm
Kendall Neighborhood Library
Teen Tech Crafts- Make tech cases for you electronic gadgets. Supplies are limited. Ages 12 & up. 3rd floor Conference Room.
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Youth Arts & Crafts
Thursdays,
4:30 pm
Meyer Neighborhood Library
Come by after school and enjoy an afternoon of arts and crafts. Explore making collages, stencil art, painting, origami, making jewelry and much more!
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Events for Teens - Clubs & Hangouts
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Tuesday-Friday, 3:00 pm Park Place Regional Library Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm Smith Neighborhood Library Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm Stanaker Neighborhood Library Monday-Wednesday, 3:15 pm Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library Monday-Thursday, 3:30 pm Collier Regional Library Monday-Thursday, 3:30 pm Morris Frank Library an HPL Express Location Monday-Thursday, 4:00 pm Heights Neighborhood Library Monday-Friday, 4:00 pm McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library Tuesday-Thursday, 4:00 pm Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library
Join our After School Zone to play games on the XBox 360, test your skills with a variety of board games and puzzles, or do your homework on a laptop. Crafts and other programs are available on certain days, while you wait your turn for gaming and laptop use. Stop by and check it out. Ages 10-18.
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Comic Club
Mondays,
4:00 pm
Stanaker Neighborhood Library
Comic Club is a weekly event where comic book fanatics join together and discuss their favorite characters and comic books.
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Manga/Anime Club
Saturday, March 7,
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
Tuesday-Friday,
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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Swing Into Spring
Monday, March 16,
2:00 pm
Lakewood Neighborhood Library
Join us for Spring Break. Test your skills with the computer by completing a project, and a variety of board games and compete with your friends on the Nintendo Wii and Wii U. Crafts, movies and other programs are available at some libraries on certain days.
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Events for Teens - Gaming & Technology
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After School Zone - Game Day
Monday & Thursday,
3:00 pm
Pleasantville Neighborhood Library
Come to Pleasantville and enjoy the games of PS3, Wii, Wii U, and iPad. All games are rated T for Teen or younger.
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Board Games & Musical Keyboarding (ASZ)
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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Gaming
Wednesdays,
3:30 pm
Mancuso Neighborhood Library
Join in and have fun playing video games on the XBox Kinect.
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Hour of Code
Thursday, March 12,
4:00 pm
Stanaker Neighborhood Library
The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to unveil the secrets of coding and show that anybody can learn the basics.
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Teen Gaming Wednesdays, 3:00 pm Moody Neighborhood Library Friday, March 13, 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 Gaming
Saturdays,
3:00 pm
Stanaker Neighborhood Library
Play the Wii game with your friends, and make new friends as well. There will be four players at a time, since there are only four controllers available.
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Wii Wednesday
Wednesday, March 4 & 18,
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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Tuesday, March 3 & 10, 5:00 pm Stanaker Neighborhood Library
Graduation Game Plan is designed to help students create a personal game plan to graduate from high school and find the career of their dreams.
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SAT/ACT preparation workshop
Tuesday, March 3 & 17,
6:15 pm
Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library
SAT and ACT test preparation-Tips on how to be comfortable taking the test- Intensive work on student's problem areas.
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Events for Teens - Movies & Performances
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After School Zone - Movie Time
Wednesdays,
3:00 pm
Pleasantville Neighborhood Library
It's Movie Day at Pleasantville! Every Wednesday kids and families can come out and enjoy a family-friendly film.
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Afternoon Teen Movies (After School Zone)
Tuesday, March 24,
5:00 pm
Stanaker Neighborhood Library
Take a homework break this afternoon. Enjoy 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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Monday Movie Madness
Mondays,
4:00 pm
Carnegie Neighborhood Library & Center for Learning
Relax with a movie on a Monday afternoon.
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Moody Movie Mania
Tuesdays,
3:00 pm
Moody Neighborhood Library
Families are invited to enjoy all the new releases on family movie night here in the Moody Library.
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Movie Time
Saturdays,
2:00 pm
Flores Neighborhood Library
Enjoy fun family movies with family and friends. Movies for kids and young adults ages 10-18 years old. Younger kids may watch with parental consent.
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Weekend Movie
Saturdays,
2:00 pm
Stanaker Neighborhood Library
Enjoy the weekends 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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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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