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July 14, 2011

More Teen Book to Movie News

School Library journal has about the film version of Fat Kid Rules the World, by K.L. going. And The Hollywood Reporter has an article about a movie version of Heist Society, by Ally Carter, to be directed by Drew Barrymore. Seriously, what would Hollywood do without all these great teen books!?!

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July 13, 2011

Pictures from Harry Potter Party at Evans

The Evans Branch hosted a Harry Potter Party to celebrate the release of the eighth, and final, Harry Potter movie. A fun time was had by all and we took plenty of pictures, so be sure to check them out at Flickr.

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July 8, 2011

New Book – Week of July 4th

, Louise Rennison Self-conscious about her knobby knees but confident in her acting ability, fourteen-year-old Tallulah spends the summer at a Yorkshire performing arts camp that, she is surprised to learn, is for girls only.

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July 6, 2011

Summer Book Reviews

Summer book reviews have started coming in at the libraries. Remember, if you write a review between now and Friday, August 6th, you are automatically entered in a weekly drawing for a $10 gift card. If you’d like to enter, fill out our online book review form. Drawings take place on Fridays. In the meantime, […]

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July 5, 2011

Teen Book Festival 2011

Ever wonder what the Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival is all about? Well, now you can take a look at what goes on during the day at the world’s greatest book festival for teens in this video created by Nazareth College. (Including a funky little jingle you’ll be humming all day.) See anyone you know? […]

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July 1, 2011

John Green Makes Your Week!!

I know many of our teen patrons are huge John Green fans, and have been waiting for an announcement about his next book. Well, . Not only did John announce the title of his new book coming out spring 2012, The Fault in Our Stars, he also announced that he will be signing every single […]

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June 29, 2011

You have to bring it back!

Recently, a Rochester couple were both arrested and charged with grand larceny, a felony. Their crime? They borrowed materials from public libraries, didn’t return them and it is pretty obvious they never intended to return them. Does calling the police sound a bit harsh? Please note the scale of their crime. They used their cards […]

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June 28, 2011

New Books in July 2011

Just a few of the books we’re ordering this month. All titles listed below may be reserved. Call or come in to the library today! Evans Branch: 336-6062 McGraw Branch: 336-6060

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June 27, 2011

New Books – Week of June 27, 2011

Grace, Amanda But I Love Him Traces, through the course of a year, Ann’s transformation from a happy A-student, track star, and popular senior to a solitary, abused woman whose love for the emotionally-scarred Connor has taken away everything–even herself. Harvey, Alyxandra Haunting Violet Sixteen-year-old Violet Willoughby has been part of her mother’s Spiritualist scam […]

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June 24, 2011

2011 Summer Reading Club Starts Today!

Summer is here! But are you ready for the 2011 Summer Reading Club? The fun starts today for the kids, teens and adults. Come in, sign up and get reading! Prizes will be available for all age groups. Don’t know what to read? Come in and we’ll have plenty of suggestions, including the Summer Reading […]

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