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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Have you heard of the site Grooveshark? It's like iTunes, except you don't have to do any downloading to listen to music. No signing in, no registering, nothing! It's easy, free, and totally legal!

Head on over and check it out at listen.grooveshark.com.

Posted by Amy at 3:25pm

Anime movie night

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Just wanted to give you a head's up about the upcoming Otakus for Life anime movie night. We'll be watching episodes of the ever-popular Fruits Basket on the big screen! It's free, so drop in and bring your friends!

For more info check out www.lib.pg.bc.ca/events.

Posted by Amy at 10:03am

omgomg Hunger Games!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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Scholastic just released the info on the 3rd Hunger Games book: Mockingjay! It will be released Aug. 24, 2010 and I can't wait!!!

If you haven't read Hunger Games yet, you're seriously missing out on the *best* teen book that's been published in a while. Until then, mark Aug. 24 on your calendars!

Posted by Amy at 10:39am

New book list is back!

Monday, February 15, 2010

All hail the return of the new books list! I'm going to be better about keeping it updated on a regular basis with the newest books to come through the library's doors.

Visit www.lib.pg.bc.ca/teens/books/New+Books to see the latest additions to the teen section.

Posted by Amy at 3:28pm

Otakus for Life

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Attention all manga artists! Rebecca -- a professional manga artist from bluehairmanga.com -- will be visiting the library on Monday, Feb. 22nd.

She'll be discussing her job as well as going over tips and techniques for creating your own drawings and storyboards. Don't miss out! For more info, visit www.lib.pg.bc.ca/events.

Posted by Amy at 11:00am

Teen Writers Circle

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Are you a creative writer? Join the library's Teen Writers Circle to meet other teen writers and share your work!

The Teen Writers Circle now meets twice a month instead of just once. Check www.lib.pg.bc.ca/events for more info.

Posted by Amy at 6:31pm

Happy holidays!

Monday, December 21, 2009

Just wanted to say thanks to all of you for making 2009 such a great year for the library. Your teen materials requests, attendance at teen events, and general presence in the library made it a fantastic year.

Hope you have a great holiday break. If you plan on coming into the library, be sure to double check our holiday hours at www.lib.pg.bc.ca/about/branches.

See you in 2010!

Posted by Amy at 3:01pm

Otakus for Life: Teen anime and manga club

Friday, December 11, 2009
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Hi folks - just a reminder about the next Otakus for Life: Teen anime and manga club meeting. If you love anime and manga, join us!

On Monday, Dec. 14th @ 7:00 pm we'll be watching episodes of Negima!? and choosing anime to watch in 2010.

Go to our programs and events page at www.lib.pg.bc.ca/events#teenprograms for more info.

Posted by Amy at 11:55am

Love Cirque du Freak?

Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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Hi folks!

We've been getting lots of questions lately about Darren Shan's Cirque du Freak series. Book-to-movie = popular.

While you're waiting to read the next book, have a look at our new Cirque du Freak read a-like list to find other books you might like!

Posted by Amy at 1:51pm

TeenRC Author Chat

Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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Love the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare?

Chat online with the City of Bones author on Saturday, Dec. 5th!

Visit Canada's online Teen Reading Club at www.teenrc.ca/calendar to find out more.

Posted by Amy at 5:10pm
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