Happy Teen Read Week Everyone!!!

Teen Read Week is October 18 - 24, 2009!

So happy reading holiday! Enjoy!

Twilight Series Book Club Meets Again!!! Join us for New Moon Tues October 20th

Join us for our second meeting of the Twilight Book Club! Tuesday night we'll discuss New Moon...play a little trivia and win some delectable New Moon prizes. Of course we'll take a sneak peak at the newest previews as we await the official film release!

There's still a bit of room for those of you who missed our first meet! We would love to hear what you think of book II and the characters they chose for the films....be sure to call in and stop by!

If you'd still like to register, call 767-1560 or email jbranciforte@essexlib.org today!

Win a Treat...

Wanna win 5 BRAND NEW PAPERBACKS from Hachette Books as a little Halloween treat???

It's easy. The titles will include:

The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent

Sins of the Flesh by Caridad Pineiro

When Ghosts Speak By Many Ann Winkowski

BoneMan's Daughters by Ted Dekker

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

You have until November 15th!!!

We want a way to stay in touch with you, and thought a little givaway would do the trick. In order to win, you can sign up at the Library or email us your information.

To email you info, include your:

Name

email

and address

and send it to jbranciforte@essexlib.org.

or call 767-1850

GOOD LUCK!!

Book Trailer Contest!

Teen Read Week is October 18-24th 2009!
To celebrate, the Essex Library is having a book trailer contest. Winner will have their work posted to the Library web page, teen blog and You Tube. A valuable prize will be awarded to our first place winner (hint hint.) The book that you represent in your trailer will be selected for a teen book discussion where your work will also be aired. So…have a favorite book? Make a trailer!

Here’s an example of The Graveyard Book narrated by author Neil Gaiman


Book trailers are similar to movie trailers, in that they are designed to build interest in an upcoming or current novel. These quick 1-3 min segments encourage people to check out a title they might not otherwise. They’re also a great way to express your creativity! If you’re comfortable with taking pictures or filming quick video shots, this is sure to be an activity that you’ll enjoy. One of the best parts? You can use free software programs like One True Media to make them for free.

Check out this fan-made trailer for Catching Fire, the sequel to Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. (If you don't like spoilers........DON'T watch this one!!!!)


Contest Info:
You will have the entire month of October to create one (or more)1-3 min. long book trailers! Submissions are due by Halloween, October 31st.
Save your submission to a cd (in Quick Time, if possible) with the following information:

Name:
Phone Number
Address
Date

Check in for updates!!!!

Celebrate Banned Books Week and test your Rebel Book Knowledge!

Celebrate Banned Books Week!!! Sept 26- Oct 3 2009

Are you a rebel book reader? We want to know!Post your favorite banned book in the comment section of this post - we want to build a display with your selections!

Better yet...test your knowledge of rebellious titles today with quiz written by teen librarian Jess Branciforte.
http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=3845

Twilight Series Book Club - Tuesday Night!!

Join us for the first meet of our Twilight Book and Film discussion club!
We'll be having pizza, talking about Twilight the book and movie and raffling off prizes. We've got exciting prizes including books, posters and more! (There will be a grab bag or two as well....)
Don't forget to drop in to grab a bite and talk with friends. Can't wait to see you!

Tuesday, September 22nd - 6-7pm!

Twilight Series Book Club!!!

We've had so many requests for Stephanie Meyer's Twilight Series that we're starting a book and film club. The club will meet once a month from September to December. We've ordered tons of book copies and can get the film as well. Come get your copy today!!!

Twilight Book Club Meeting #1 Tuesday September 22 from 6-7pm (All ages welcome)We will be discussing the first novel of the series, watching clips from the movie and comparing two. We’ll be checking out Stephanie Meyer’s designated “book soundtrack” and the official soundtrack from the film. Snacks will be served and prizes will be given!! Haven’t read the books yet? Visit us and check one out today! Call to register a spot for yourself and your friends: 767-1650 or email Jessica at jbranciforte@essexlib.org.