Teen Tech Week

It's time for Teen Tech Week! What's TTW? Well, it's a nationally recognized event celebrating the positive connection between teens and technology. We have a week long celebration planned for you, so come and check it out!

Sunday:
Teen Action Group Meeting at the Fig Garden Library, 1-2 PM. Participate in a nationwide survey about a new video site for teens.

Monday:
Movie Mondays at the Sanger Branch, 3:30-5:30 pm.

Tuesday:
Text MSG, The Game at the Sunnyside Library, 4 pm. Interactive game that uses text messages to obtain answers to clues. Bring your cell phone!

Wednesday:
Open Computer Tutorial at the Sunnyside Library, 2-4 pm. Basic Computer help from staff.

Barnstormers at the Auberry Branch, 6:30-8 pm. Chuck Carson will be on hand to screen and discuss his documentary on pioneers of aviation.

Thursday:
BIG READ: Screening of Tom Sawyer at the Clovis library, all day. Catch a screening of the classic version of Tom Sawyer.

Friday:
Wii Gaming at the Fowler Branch, 3:30-5 pm. Get your game on!

Teen Dance Club at the Fowler Branch, 5:15-6 pm. Show us your dance moves.

Saturday:
Get Your Game On! at the Caruthers Branch, 2-6 pm. Come play Magic the Gathering, Risk or any other online game.

And be sure to check out this post for some cool news:

Video Games

We are thrilled to announce that we now have video games in library that YOU can check out. You asked and we listened and we now have DS games!

What kind of games?
We currently have only T and Under. We are trying to get a good mix of everything. Have a suggestion? Let us know.

What systems?
Nintendo DS, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, and XBox 360.

How long can I check the game out for?
You can keep the game for up to three weeks!

How much does it cost?
It's FREE! The only money you might have to pay is if you bring it back late or lose it.

Can I request games?
Of course! But make sure the games are from Fresno County and that your library card is also from Fresno County.

Check out the links to the games:
DS
PS2
PS3
PSP
Wii
Xbox 360

Where are the games?
They are behind the desk for safe keeping. Just ask for them at the front desk.

Where do I go for cheats?
Here are few sites we have run across. If you know of any more, comment and let us know. We can only check out so many at a time!

Game FAQs

Cheat CC

My Cheats at 1 Up

Any more questions? Comment below.

Ever get bored with the usual places you go online? Check out Go2Web20.net for a comprehensive listing of everything fun. You'll find everything from DoppelMe ("Free Dynamic Avatars") to MoshiMonsters ("Adopt A Monster") to PhoneZoo ("Create and Download Free Ringtones"). Just type in something simple like "game" or "music" and see what you find.

Play around with all the opitons and if you discover something AMAZING (or kinda interesting) share it as a comment.

Join the Queue

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 February 24, 2009 releases that the library has on order. Place your hold now to get it sooner!

Books:

Marcelo In The Real World by Francisco Stork (March 1)







Same Difference by Siobhan Vivian (March 1)







CDs:

Music from the 3D Concert Experience by Jonas Brothers






DVDs:

What Just Happened

In Mike We Trust

In Mike We Trust by P.E. Ryan

Garth's mom asks him to keep his sexuality a secret, but when Uncle Mike shows up, Garth finds an unexpected ally.

If you had to choose just one...

Which do you use? MySpace or Facebook? MySpace Facebook view results

Join the Queue

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 February 17, 2009 releases that the library has on order. Place your hold now to get it sooner!

Books:

Alis by Naomi Rich (February 19)







In Mike We Trust by P. E. Ryan







DVDs:

Body of Lies







Changeling







Choke







Dead Like Me: Life After Death







Flash of Genius







High School Musical 3







How to Lose Friends & Alienate People







Quarantine







Religulous







Graphic Novels:
Released February 18, 2009

Kekkaishi Vol. 16 by Yellow Tanabe

What's on Tap at the Library

All libraries are closed on Monday, February 16, 2009.

• Woodward Shakespeare Festival Reading on Tuesday, 2/17/09 at 6:30 at Woodward.
• Youth Sci/Fi & Fantasy Book Club on Tuesday, 2/17/09 at 6:30 at Clovis.
• Horror Book Club on Wednesday, 2/18/09 at 3:30 at Fowler.
• Teen Book Club on Wednesday, 2/18/09 at 4:00 at Sunnyside.
• Open Mic/Poetry on Wednesday, 2/18/09 at 7:00 at Central.
• Wii Gaming!on Thursday, 2/19/09 at 4:00 at Gillis.
• Teen Video Game Houron Thursday, 2/19/09 at 5:30 at Woodward.
• Connect with Classics on Thursday, 2/19/09 at 7:00 at Woodward.
• Mother/Daughter Book Club on Thursday, February, 19, 2009 at 7:00 at Clovis.
• Guitar Heroon Friday, 2/20/09 at 3:00 at Cedar Clinton.
• Teen Action Group (7th-12th grade) on Friday, 2/20/09 at 3:30 at Fowler.
• Teen Dance Club on Friday, 2/20/09 at 5:00 at Fowler.
• Trading Card Gameson Saturday, 2/20/09 at 10:00 at Clovis.
• Get your Game On!on Saturday, 2/21/09 at 2:00 at Caruthers.
• Ripped-Up Books Crafton Saturday, 2/21/09 at 2:00 at Woodward.

Also, the Saroyan Writing Contest is going on throughtout the month in addition to lots of programs relating to Tom Sawyer! Please, for the love of literature, request your copy of Tom Sawyer so you can join the rest of Fresno in celebrating Mark Twain's classic.

Trip Down Memory Lane

In the late 80s and early 90s, The Oregon Trail was a popular computer game in elementary schools. (Click here to play The Oregon Trail for yourself.) Computers weren't all that common back then and computer games were even more rare. As a result, for many this game was their first experience playing a computer game or even using a computer at all. Crazy how much things have changed in 20 years!

Can you remember the first time you used a computer? What was the first game you played on a computer? Can you find the game online in the same version you remember?

Reviews

You guys rock! You sent in 40 reviews in less than a month! We are so thrilled! Keep 'em coming!

Woodward Park Teens:
Tina R. had 5
Ruth had 4
Sandor S. had 1

Clovis Teens:
GothicLolitaMaiden had 6
Missy had 4
Cindy had 1
ha110w33nm4n had 1


Fig Garden Teens:
Annabelle L. had 2

And some from people who didn't claim a librarian:
Lizzie had 5


As always, do you agree with them? 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!

Join the Queue

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 February 10, 2009 releases that the library has on order. Place your hold now to get it sooner!

Books:

The Anatomy of Wings by Karen Foxlee







P.S. I Loathe You (The Clique #10) by Lisi Harrison







Fade Lisa McMann







Dope Sick by Walter Dean Myers







CDs:

It's Not Me, It's You - Lily Allen






Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics - India.Arie






DVDs:

Blindness







Melrose Place - Season 5, Vol. 1







Miracle at St. Anna







Nights in Rodanthe







Son of Rambow







W.








Graphic Novels:
Released February 11, 2009

Law Of Ueki Vol. 16 by Tsubasa Fukuchi







Boys Over Flowers Vol. 24 by Yoko Kamio







O-Parts Hunter Vol. 14 by Seishi Kishimoto







Zombie-Loan Vol. 5 by Peach-Pitt Press







Zatch Bell Vol.23 by Makoto Raiku








Moon Boy Vol. 6 by Young-You Lee

What's on tap at the library?

Peer Tutoring is going on Monday, 2/9/2009 to Thursday, 2/12/2009 from 3:30 to 4:30 at Woodward Park. Need help with homework? Want to ask someone your own age? Bring your homework & drop on by. First come, first served. In the conference room in the Teen Zone.

• Brawl on Tuesday, 2/10/2009 from 4:30 to 6:00 at Sunnyside.
  
• Teen Tech - Wii/PS2 on Thursday, from 4 to 5 at Fig Garden.
  
• Woodward Teen Council Meeting on Thursday, from 6 to 7 at Woodward Park.
  
• Wii Gaming for Teens! Rock Band is here! on Friday, at 3:30 at Fowler.
  
• Teen Dance Club on Friday, 2/13/2009 at 5:15 at Fowler.
  
• VALENTINE COOKIE CRAFT on Saturday, 2/14/2009 at 12 (noon) at Orange Cove.
  
• For the Love of Nature: Live Falcons, Opposums, & Other Animals!on Saturday, 2/14/2009 at 2:00 at Fowler.
  
• Get your Game On!on Saturday, 2/14/2009 at 2:00 at Caruthers.

Also, the Saroyan Writing Contest is going on throughtout the month in addition to lots of programs relating to Tom Sawyer! Hold on here, you didn't request your copy of Tom Sawyer yet? What are you waiting for? It's not so often that you have the chance to read the same book as the rest of the town!

A Child Called "It"

Have you read it?

Please leave a comment about why you think A Child Called "It" is 0h-so very popular. Also, what books would you recommend to a friend who read this book and wants more of the same?

Midnight Sun

So you've probably already read the online version of Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun (if not, here is Chapter 1) but does anyone know anything definite about the book being completed?  According to the posting on StephenieMeyer.com the project is "on hold indefinitely" but I heard today (from an avid fan) that she is going to finish Midnight Sun.  Does anyone know anything about this?  If so, please leave a comment and include a link as well if at all possible.  I'm dying to know what the real story is!  

Teen VGD=Awesome

Thanks to everyone for coming out to Teen Video Game Day at Woodward Park on Saturday! This event, supported by BRE Software and organized by the amazing Woodward Park Teen Council and Library Assistant Les Hiatt, boasted an attendance of 135 peeps this year, a 12% increase from last year.

Golden XBox Controllers went to the following winners of the tournaments:

Dance Dance Revolution: Davis
Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Paul
Halo 3: Alex
Guitar Hero: Veronica

Congratulations to each of you.

Please stop by BRE Software at Nees and Blackstone to say thanks for supplying most of the consoles and games.



And P.S. Thanks to Fae for being such a great spokesperson for the 'brary.

Join the Queue

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 February 2, 2009 releases that the library has on order. Place your hold now to get it sooner!

Books:

Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey (February 1)







The Fetch by Laura Whitcomb








Project Sweet Life by Brent Hartinger (February 3)







CDs:

Feel That Fire - Dierks Bently






The Fray - Fray






DVDs:

Bottle Shock







The Good Student







Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist







The Secret Life of Bees







Graphic Novels:
Released February 4, 2009

Dean Koontz's Frankenstein by Chuck Dixon







Hoshin Engi Vol. 11 by Ryu Fujisaki







Slam Dunk Vol. 2 by Takehiko Inoue







Naturo Vol. 34-37 by Masashi Kishimoto







Baby & Me Vol. 12 by Marimo Ragawa