Gift Book Ideas for Teens

• Of course, teens want the Stephanie Meyer books, Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn.

• The Eragon fans are reading Brisingr to catch up on the third and latest in the Inheritance series by Christopher Paolini.

• Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins takes place in a distopian future where reality television and gladiator-like games collide.

• Sci-Fi fans may like the James Patterson book, Dangerous Days of Daniel X, where fifteen-year-old Daniel follows in his parents' footsteps as an Alien Hunter.

• Girls preferring a dose of reality may enjoy Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen where high school senior, Ruby, abandoned by her mother, winds up learning how to live again with her sister Cora.

Just in: The newest John Green book . . .

Paper Towns by John Green
When the cool and beautiful Margo Roth Spiegelman disappears with just three weeks of high school remaining, her not-so-cool neighbor and childhood friend, Quentin, finds that she has left him some obscure yet useful clues for finding her. Quentin and his friends set off from Orlando to New York on the road trip of a lifetime, wearing only their graduation gowns.
Karen

P.S. Also read Looking for Alaska and An Abundance of Katherines by John Green.

David Lubar Presents!

David Lubar gave a very interesting presentation at Bartlett Public Libarary District on how he gets his ideas for writing books. He uses the hunting and gathering method. Hunting includes brainstorming, free association, and considering all the possible "what ifs". Gathering is done by observing everyday life. Often how you look at life makes an experience worth writing about.

David Lubar took time to answer lots of questions and autograph his books.

David Lubar - Author Visit

David Lubar, author of such titles as Flip, Punished, True Talents and Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie, will be visiting the Bartlett Public Library District on Monday, November 3rd at 7:00 p.m.

If you would like to learn more about David Lubar, you can visit:

http://www.davidlubar.com/

Bram Stoker's Dracula Performance

Thursday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Terrifying! Riveting! Mesmerizing! describes the performance by actor/storyteller Megan Wells. Meet the Count and his three brides in this one-woman portrayal of the beginning of the classic horror novel. Ghoulish refreshments will be served.

Teen Read Week

Books with Bite @ your Library

The theme for Teen Read Week is Books with Bite! Held October 12-18, this celebration is a reminder to make time to read for the fun of it and use your library to discover your interests. Stop by the Teen Services Desk anytime during the month of October and especially during Teen Read Week to check out books with bite!

Open House Celebrating the Library's New Look!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 4th from 10:00 to 2:00.

The library is hosting an open house to celebrate the completion of our remodeling project. Patrons are invited to tour the new layout of the library, be entertained by fun programs and activities, meet Chicago sports mascots and enjoy refreshments.