Books with Bite!

Love the Twilight Series? Can't get enough of the vampire craze? Join us for our next book discussion on Stephanie Meyer's Eclipse on Tuesday, February 3rd @ 6:00pm.

During our book discussion we'll have snacks, sneak previews, and perhaps a prize or two.

Haven't been with us for previous books in this discussion series? Not a problem! Come and join us and invite every Twilight-adoring friend that you know!

P.S. (Check out our new facebook group for more information on upcoming events, to see who's signed up for programs and to join our discussion board! search words "Essex Library" while in Facebook.)

Book Trailers Are The Greatest!

Have you read "Airman" by Eoin Colfer? Whether you have or not, this book trailer is awesome! Click Here to view the video.

‘An homage both to the 19th-century science fiction of H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, and to the superheroes of Marvel and DC comics, Colfer’s latest brims with boy appeal. Artemis Fowl fans will flock to this novel, and the polished, sophisticated storytelling here deserves an even wider audience than that bestseller. Conor Broekhart’s superpower is his brain, and he uses his smarts to fight tyranny. A tour de force.’ – Publishers Weekly

College Prep Series

Thursday, January 8, 6:30-7:30pm

A Student Panel of recent VRHS graduates will answer all the nitty-gritty questions that both teens and their parents have about planning for college throughout high school, figuring out how to look for the right college for you, applying and getting in to college, and then starting college.

This is a nice informal discussion session that will hopefully put everyone's stress about college at ease. The college process is not a scary thing, especially if you are prepared.

Teens Screen!

Come in to the library on Tuesdays for the entire month of January to check out some of the top rated teen movies. Movies will be aired on our projector in the program room.  No registration required - just drop on in.  Popcorn will be served! Must be in grades 6 and up to attend.  Each movie screening begins at 3:30pm!

Here are the dates and the screenings - hope to see you there!  

January 6th - Fantastic 4

January 13th - Enchanted

January 20th - Juno

January 27th - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 

Have a favorite movie that you'd like to see on the big screen? Let us know! You can email ideas to jbranciforte@essexlib.org or drop in give us some ideas. We look forward to hearing from you!

Trying to Figure Out How to Get Published?

Many of you are writing stories, poetry and novels. I am sending you a link to TeenInk for anyone who does not know how to get their work published. Also, you can checkout what other teens are writing. You may be surprised to see some stories and poetry published on the site by local Tri-Town Teens... There is also a copy of Teen Ink in the magazine section of the Young Adult area in the Essex Library. I would love to publish your reviews here on the Essex Library's Teen Space blog.

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Have You Read...

If you haven't read "Waiting for Normal" by Leslie Connor, you definitely should. I read this book because I know and love the author and ended up truely loving the story! Actually, I could not put it down. The main character was such a positive person through so much heartache and disappointment. She was a definite inspiration to me.

The publisher, HarperCollins, describes the book as follows: "Addie is waiting for normal. But Addie's mom has an all-or-nothing approach to life: a food fiesta or an empty pantry, jubilation or gloom, her way or no way. All or nothing never adds up to normal. All or nothing can't bring you all to home, which is exactly where Addie longs to be, with her half sisters, every day. In spite of life's twists and turns, Addie remains optimistic. Someday, maybe, she'll find normal. Leslie Connor has created an inspiring novel about one girl's giant spirit. waiting for normal is a heartwarming gem."

I highly recommend this book. Leslie Connor is a Connecticut author who has also written the picture book "Miss Bridie Chose A Shovel" and the young adult book "Dead on Town Line".

Twilight Series Book Discussion

Fans of the Twilight Saga are invited to a Book Discussion at the Essex Library on Monday, December 8th, 6:30-7:30pm to discuss "New Moon" by Stephenie Meyer. There will be Snacks, Sneak Previews, and Perhaps a Prize or Two...

All are welcome...