All About Us (series)
Can you be proud of your faith and still fit in?
Catch this series from the beginning:
Already finished the Twilight series? Avoid the Black Friday crowds and stay home with these four offbeat stories in Mistletoe: Four Holiday Stories.
The stories include Working in a winter wonderland / Aimee Friedman -- Have yourself a merry little breakup / Hailey Abbott -- Scenes from a cinematic New Year's / Nina Malkin -- The Christmas Choos / Melissa de la Cruz. These stories explore seasonal employment, relationships, and the materialistic aspect of Christmas.
Not a busy week for library programs....
Drop-In After-School Board Games- an ongoing program at Clovis on Wednesdays at 2:30 - 5. Sorry, Othello, Dominoes, Chess, Battleship & more.
Get your Game On!Saturday, 11/29/08 at Caruthers. Weekly Magic the Gathering card games. Decks available for checkout from the Caruthers Branch. Also, for added fun board games such as Risk are available for play. There will also be online games such as Runescape for play. All are welcome, but mostly teens attend. Please don't be late as the branch officially closes at 2:00 pm, but we run our games in the meeting room and computer lab after hours.
Every Tuesday new books, CDs, and DVDs are released into the world. Instead of buying them, check them out at your library!
Here are some of the November 24, 25 and 26, 2008 releases that the library has on order. Place your hold now to get it sooner!
Books:Lily Dale: Connecting by Wendy Corsi Staub
CDs:
X - Trace Adkins (Nov. 24)
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today - David Byrne & Brain Eno
Prospek's March - Coldplay (Nov. 24)
Electric Arguments - The Fireman (Paul McCartney)
Day & Age - The Killers (Nov. 24)
Theater of the Mind - Ludacris
808's and Heartbreak - Kayne West (Nov. 24)
DVDs:
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 6
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All
Fred Claus
George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya
Hancock
Meet Dave
Space Chimps
Graphic Novels:
Released November 26, 2008
Hoshin Engi Vol. 10 by Ryu Fujisaki
Boys Over Flowers Vol. 33 by Yoko Kamio
Muhyo & Rojis Bureau Of Supernatural Investigation Vol. 8 by Yoshiyuki Nishi
Mushishi Vol. 6 by Yuri Urushibara
Yozakura Quartet Vol. 3 by Suzuhito Yasuda
RWL (Read.Watch.Listen.) Live is our way of bringing books to life. Some of the people you see here on RWL will visit you in your school to share with you our picks for great reads.
Speaking of our picks, they're right below this post. Put them on hold now so you can get a jump start on your friends!
If you are a high school teacher or librarian who wants to bring RWL Live to your school, please call the library's Youth Services Division at 559.488.3205. We are currently booking for Thursdays and Fridays, February-May 2009.
See you soon!
The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong.
15-year-old Chloe Saunders runs screaming in terror down the school halls. Is she seeing the horribly burned, but dead school janitor, or is she in the beginning stages of schizophrenia? Her concerned family sends her to Lyle House, a temporary home for "troubled" teens. In most ways, Chloe is just your average teenager - she wants to belong and she wants to get better so she can get back to her normal life. However, Lyle House is hiding more than one secret and they may be deadly. The author has written a fantastically taunt story with fully developed characters and a plot that leaves the reader riveted to the book all the way to the end.
This is the first in the Darkest Powers series. Catch the series from the beginning:
Feathered, by Laura Kasischke
Beneath My Mother's Feet, by Amjed Qamar
The Kayla Chronicles, by Sherri Winston
Budding feminist and investigative journalist Kayla decides to try out for her high school’s notorious dance team, the Lady Lions, in order to expose their unfair selection process. Specifically, Kayla believes that the Lady Lions are only choosing girls who are um, *cough*, well-endowed in the chest region. But no one is more surprised than Kayla, (who is, well, um, microscopic in the chest region,) when she actually makes the team and is transformed from fashion victim to glammed-up dance diva. Could Kayla be having a little too much fun playing this undercover role? Can you be a strong feminist woman AND still want to wear really cute shoes?
Every Tuesday new books, CDs, and DVDs are released into the world. Instead of buying them, check them out at your library!
Here are some of the November 18, 2008 releases that the library has on order. Place your hold now to get it sooner!
CDs:
I am...Sasha Fierce by Beyonce
David Cook by David Cook
The New Game by Mudvayne
Dark Horse by Nickelback
Startin' Fires by Blake Shelton
DVDs:
Bones - Season 3
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Tropic Thunder
WALL-E
Graphic Novels:
All released on November 19, 2008
Case Closed Vol. 26 by Gōshō Aoyama
Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol. 31 by Akimine Kamijō
Kekkaishi Vol. 15 by Yellow Tanabe
We have some new reviews from Cindy, GolthicLolitaMaiden, ha110w33nm4n, Lyssa, and Tina R.. Do you agree with them (especially Cindy's Twilight review!)? Think they are off base? Let them know! Or send in your own review.
If you review a book that is not in our catalog, send us a suggestion and we'll do our best!
Remember, some librarians will give you some volunteer hours in exchange for a review, you just gotta ask 'em!
Every Tuesday new books, CDs, and DVDs are released into the world. Instead of buying them, check them out at your library!
Here are some of the November 11, 2008 releases that the library has on order. Place your hold now to get it sooner!
Books:
Burn by Suzanne Phillips
CDs:
David Archuleta by David Archuleta
Human by Brandy
Our Bright Future by Tracy Chapman
17 by Ricky Martin
Fearless by Taylor Swift
DVDs:
7th Heaven
Hanoi Hilton
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
The Perfect Holiday
Scrubs - Season 7
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
This Christmas
Graphic Novels:
All released on November 12, 2008
Chici Vampire Vol. 11 by Yuna Kagesaki
Fruit Baskets Vol. 21 by Natsuki Takaya
Trinity Blood Vol. 8 by Sunao Yoshida/Kiyo Kyūjo
CPR- Thursday, 11/13/08 at 1:00 at Auberry. Sponsored by American Ambulance, this is a free "CPR for Family and Friends" course. This is not a certification course but you gain lifesaving skills. Space is limited, call branch for full details.
The Writers Bloc - Thursday, 11/13/08 at 4:00 at Clovis. A “bloc” is a group of people with a shared interest, goal, or purpose. Our purpose? To write for fun & enjoyment, to stimulate our creativity, to write for each other & to write for ourselves. Call the branch to reserve a spot.
Woodward Park Teen Council Meeting - Thursday, 11/13/08 at 6:00 at Woodward. Earn volunteer hours, meet new people, & help develop events for teens while having loads of fun. Munchies provided at each meeting. Pick up an application today & check out www.myspace.com/wdwdteencouncil or call the library for more info.
Origami Art- Friday, 11/14/08 at 3:30 at Fowler. Learn about the ancient art of origami. Registration is required, call or stop by branch to sign up.
Trading Card Games- Saturday, 11/15/08 at 10:00 at Clovis. The Clovis TCC (Trading Card Club) meets every other Sat to battle it out in Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Naruto, & Chaotic. Bring your cards & join the fun!
Get your Game On! - Saturday, 11/15/08 at Caruthers. Weekly Magic the Gathering card games. Decks available for checkout from the Caruthers Branch. Also, for added fun board games such as Risk are available for play. There will also be online games such as Runescape for play. All are welcome, but mostly teens attend. Please don't be late as the branch officially closes at 2:00 pm, but we run our games in the meeting room and computer lab after hours.
Drop-In After-School Board Games- an ongoing program at Clovis on Wednesdays at 2:30 - 5. Sorry, Othello, Dominoes, Chess, Battleship & more.
Passive Aggressive Notes: Painfully Polite and Hilariously Hostile Writings by Kerry Miller
When the passive aggressive remarks aren't aimed at you, they can be pretty funny.
This election, more than any in recent history has generated interest in young adults. As young adults who will soon be voters you might also have become interested in this election and the outcome. MTV published an article about more young people exercising their right to vote this time around.
Also, you’ve probably noticed that there are red states and blue states, but what about the differences within a state? Here’s a map of the California presidential results. Yellow is McCain and Green is Obama. Click on Obama to see the map.
The presidential election and all the issues on the ballot here in California this year have brought forth emotions in everyone. Some are whooping in victory, some are disappointed, and most people I know are feeling a mix of both.
I imagine for those who weren't old enough to vote it's even more difficult. So many issues were raised this year, and you might have spoken with your friends about things like abortion, racism, civil rights for gays & lesbians, sexism, and the environment. I'd also bet you discovered that not all of your friends have the same perspective on life as you do (at least, that's what I discovered).
If you feel like you're alone in your beliefs, or if you just feel alone, period, I want you to know that you. are. not. alone. Whatever you believe, there are others right here in Fresno County (and around the world) that feel like you do. Find your people, find help, and remember that we are a nation where our voices can be heard, popular or not.
Local Help
EOC Sanctuary & Youth Shelter
1-800-820-4968
A welcoming place for youth, whether you visit or stay.
Alateen
An organization that helps teens deal with an alcoholic loved one. For information on local meetings, call 559-237-5433.
Gay-Straight Alliance Network
Offers details on starting a Gay-Straight Alliance at your own high school, plus lots of information for existing clubs. The contact number for the Central Valley office is 559-268-2780.
Planned Parenthood
Information on sexual health including birth control and pregnancy options. Enter your zip code to find the center closest to your home.
Teen Line
Get help from another teenager right here in California. Teen volunteers are available during evening hours via a hotline, a chat service, and a message board.
National Hotlines
All of these hotlines are free, confidential and open 24/7.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD
Talk to a counselor about known or suspected child abuse.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
Help for anyone involved in a domestic violence situation. Assistance in both English and Spanish.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE
Help for victims of rape and other forms of sexual assault. Website includes the option to chat with a trained rape crisis volunteer.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (1-888-628-9454 para Español)
Suicide and crisis prevention. Speak with a trained crisis worker who will listen and offer help.
The Nine Line for Homeless & Runaway Youth
1-800-999-9999
Help for runaway and homeless youth.
Trevor Project
1-866-4-U-TREVOR
Suicide and crisis prevention specifically for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered teens.
For a complete listing of community agencies that offer assistance locally, go to Fresno County Resources Online Directory.
Am I the last one in the world to know about the this band? Aside from every single song being Twilight-related, they have a really good sound. You can listen to their tunes on their website, and if you like what you hear, request the album from the library.
Near as I can tell only one song (Switzerland) mentions Jacob -- what's that about?
Every Tuesday new books, CDs, and DVDs are released into the world. Instead of buying them, check them out at your library!
Here are some of the November 4, 2008 releases that the library has on order. Place your hold now to get it sooner!
Books:
Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve (out November 1)
CDs:
Safe Trip Home by Dido
Folie a Deux by Fall Out Boy
Play by Brad Paisley
The Best Yet by Switchfoot
Twilight Movie Soundtrack
DVDs:
Futurama: Bender's Game
Get Smart
When Did You Last See Your Father?
Graphic Novels:
All released on November 5, 2008
King Of Thorn Vol. 6 by Yuji Iwahara
High School Debut Vol. 6 by Kazune Kawahara
S.A.,Special A Vol. 7 by Maki Minami
Love Com Vol. 9 Aya Nakahara
Skip Beat Vol. 15 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Gin Tama Vol. 9 by Hideaki Sorachi
Shaman King Vol. 19 by Hiroyuki Takei
Kaze Hikaru Vol. 11 by Taeko Watanabe
Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden Vol. 7 by Yuu Watase
Black Cat Vol. 17 By Kentaro Yabuki
Claymore Vol. 13 Norihiro Yagi
Fairy Cube Vol. 3 by Kaori Yuki
Vincent is the son of a Baptist minister and belongs to a church that views homosexuality as a sin. Complicating the situation is his realization that he is indeed gay.
What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell
Life seems to be back to normal when Evie's stepfather Joe returns from the war in 1947. However, Evie gets caught in a complicated web of lies when she becomes involved with the young soldier who shares a dangerous secret with Joe.
The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp
In the last months before high school graduation, Sutter's philosophy of living in the present by staying drunk or high most of the time may be skewed when he helps his classmate Aimee.
Gamer Girl by Mari Mancusi (2008)
In order to deal with "the Haters", Maddy escapes to a fantasy world.
