Milan Public Library Teens

Walter Dean Myers

2012-01-03T13:40:00.006-05:00

Walter Dean Myers was named the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature this morning.

See more about the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature here.

See his books in our library here.

Gingerbread House Program

2011-12-28T15:03:00.003-05:00

18 teens created gingerbread houses at the library on Wednesday, December 21. They decorated them with Christmas trees, ice skating bears, Santa's sleigh, snowmen, and more creative additions. See photos from the programs here.

Magic Tree House Series

2011-11-07T11:30:00.008-05:00

review by Caitee, 8th grade

There is a series of some 50 books, entitled the Magic Tree House and Merlin Missions, written by Mary Pope Osborne. Out of all the books, my favorite is book #32, The Winter of the Ice Wizard. In this book, Merlin has a mission for Jack and Anne(and their friends Teddy and Kathleen). Jack and Anne have to retrieve the Ice Wizard's missing eyeball. This book happens to be extremely adventurous. They run into danger,have to make some hard decisions, and in the beginning, they don't know(or have much of a clue) where to find the eye; except to go to the Norns. The 3 Norns weave lifes of people(such as the Ice Wizard, in the book) into trapystres. Jack, Anne, Teddy, and Kathleen have to some how get the Norns to reveal where the eye is hidden. This book, along with the series, is extremely magical. Though it is magical, it also teaches us lessons, such as loyalty, being truthful, and many more lessons that you will have to read and find. I enjoy reading this book series, even though i am "old". Right now, I am on book 29, I have been looking for this book for some number of years (literally). My mom just found book 29, I cannot wait to read it, and finish the series.

Click here to see if The Winter of the Ice Wizard is available or to reserve it.

Click here to see the rest of the series.

Guardians of Ga'hoole

2011-11-03T12:12:00.010-04:00

Review by Caitee, 8th grade

There is a book series, Guardians of Ga'Hoole by Kathryn Lasky, that I have been reading all year. Initially, there are 15 books in the series, but Ms. Kathryn wrote a book entitled "A Guide to the Great Tree", and another, "Lost Tales of Ga'Hoole". This series begins with a young Barn Owl named Soren, going through his adventurous time trying to find the Great Tree, which is said to be a myth, other hard times, and a remarkable child and adulthood. Near the middle of the series, you read about Soren's nephew's lifehood, how Nyroc (A.K.A. Coryn, Soren's nephew) has a special ability, and his destiny that he has to discover. All of that is in between books 1 thru 7. In those books, there is much more than what I told, like wars, wolves, and more! Books 8 thru 11, each book is a legend about Hoole (you have to read to discover who Hoole is) and his journey to become the king of the owl kingdoms. I am only on book 13, and in a new beginning of another story, so I cannot tell you about books 12 thru 15, or the extra books that were written. Characters in the book: Soren, Glyfie, Twilight, Digger, Coryn, Ezlryb, Otelissa, Martin, Ruby, Eglantine, Madame Plonk, Mrs. P., Pelli, Primrose, Octavia, Octavia, and Doc Finebeak. There are MANY more characters, and things to tell how wonderful this series is. Read this book series!!!!!!

Click here to see the books in this series.

Halloween Pops

2011-10-22T16:22:00.001-04:00

Teens made these Halloween pops at the library this week.

Twelfth Grade Kills

2011-10-21T16:40:00.003-04:00

The book I chose, which is my favorite book is Twelfth Grade Kills by Heather Brewer. The characters are all well put together, except for Meredith. She's too much of a Mary Sue. For those who don't know what a Mary Sue is, it's a term used to describe a character that is too "perfect". The storyline is great, and it keeps the reader wanting more.

Note: Our library owns this book and others in the series. Click here to see if they are available or to reserve them.

Huckleberry Finn

2011-10-21T16:24:00.006-04:00

Review by Bill, 11th grade

I dislike this book because it is slow and not funny at all.

Note: Our library owns this book. Click here to see if it is available or reserve it.

Running Out of Time

2011-10-21T16:22:00.004-04:00

Review by Olivianna, 7th grade

I love the book, Running Out of Time, written by Margaret Haddix, because it is very suspenseful. It is about someone coming from a reserve and then coming into the 20th century. When I read it, I couldn't put it down!

Note: Our library owns this book. Click here to see if it is available or to reserve it.

Book Review: Swan

2011-10-21T16:16:00.005-04:00

Review by Sierra, 10th grade

Swan is a Japanese graphic novel about a girl named Masumi who wishes to become a prima ballerina. However, she must over come many obstacles, including her fatal flaws and the great prodigies and rivals that stand in her way.

The series of Swan is full of competitions, unrequited love, and most importantly, Ballet.

The books are amazing to the artistic eye. Kyoko captures the grace and beauty of ballet, and multiplies it a hundred fold with anime stylized, but very accurate structure and anatomy for male and female characters.

To an artist, or someone who loves looking at drawings, they will be charmed at once by the pages of beautiful figures and graceful poses. Fans of Ballet will also enjoy this book, for the story shows and even tells you about many ballets, and the costumes and dancing that is drawn are very wonderful, and very accurate to the real deal.

Its flaws, however, probably make a lot of people turn from the book before they can really become hooked. These flaws include the over exaggerated eye lashes and flowing hair of the men, the rather intense use of shojo(manga for girls) sparkles/roses/fire, and the longer then normal dialogue. Manga(a form of Japanese Graphic Novels) is supposed to be carried not only by the dialogue, but also by the art. This book, though it's art is fantastic, can be somewhat confusing to someone who has just started reading Manga. Certain actions are not shown or explained very well(such as when a ballerina begins to falter), and one dramatized emotion can be confused with another(Such as amazement and awe that looks more like fear and dread).

The story is a soap opera, filled with fears, suspense and competition. This is not necessarily a flaw, but the listed things are so constant, that it can become very exhausting.

Aside from these flaws, the books are amazing to read, and to any hard core fan of Manga, this is a must read.

Note: Our library does not have this series, but you may request the books from another library through MeLCat here.

Teens' Top Ten

2011-10-17T13:56:00.013-04:00

YALSA announced the 2011 Teens' Top Ten books today.

What is your pick for the best book of the last year?

The Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Matched by Ally Condie
Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel by James Patterson
Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
Nightshade by Andrea Cremer

Teen Read Week

2011-10-15T12:06:00.005-04:00

This week (October 16 - 22) is Teen Read Week. 6th through 12 graders are invited to:

1. Submit a book review for this blog. It can be fiction, nonfiction, a graphic novel, an audiobook, or a magazine - anything you have read. Your review can be as short or as long as you want. Submit your review here. Everyone who submits a review by the end of October will win prizes (pizza, pretzels, and maybe more).

2. Read the blog to see other people's reviews and get suggestions for new books to read.

3. See if you can identify a shredded book. Part of a book is in a jar behind the reference desk. Can you identify the book? (This book was damaged when we received it. We did not shred a good book!)

4. Attend a program at the library. We'll make edible Halloween treats on
Wednesday at 4:00 for 9th through 12th graders and
Thursday at 4:00 for 6th - 8th graders.
Please register below so we will have enough supplies for everyone.
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Ebook and Audiobook Downloads

2011-10-11T11:47:00.003-04:00

You can now download ebooks and audiobooks through Overdrive with your Milan Public Library card. See our website for details.

Paolini's Inheritance Series

2011-10-01T08:26:00.003-04:00

Inheritance, Christopher Paolini's fourth book in the series, will be available next month.

Paolini discusses the beginning of the series in this video. Did you notice that a character is described as having different color eyes in Eragon than in Brisingr?

See more here.

Harry Potter

2011-07-16T18:27:00.001-04:00

Recent Harry Potter happenings:

J. K. Rowling recently announced the creation of Pottermore. Visit the website to see her announcement.

The final Harry Potter movie was released yesterday. Have you seen it? What did you think?

Teen Summer Reading Program begins this week

2011-06-09T17:44:00.002-04:00

Our Teen Summer Reading Program begins this week.

Stop by the library to pick up a reading log, keep track of your reading, and earn prizes. New this year, you can choose to count the time you spend reading or how many days you read. You'll earn a prize from the prize box after 4 hours or 10 days, a free ice cream cone from Nagle's after 8 hours or 20 days, a free book after 12 hours or 30 days, and continue to enter the prize drawing for each additional 4 hours or 10 days.

Our first program will be Paint the Windows on Tuesday, June 17. Sign up to paint the front windows at 1:00 P.M. or the teen area windows at 2:30 P.M.

We'll have Teen Tuesdays each Tuesday throughout the summer. See the teen page of our website for details.

We hope to see you in the library this summer.

Teen Read Week

2010-10-19T15:03:00.004-04:00

This week is Teen Read Week. The 2010 Teens' Top Ten Winners were announced Monday.

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
Heist Society by Ally Carter
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
Fire by Kristin Cashore
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

Edible Haunted House programs will be held Thursday at 3:30 for 6th - 8th graders and at 5:00 for 9th - 12th graders. We'll make haunted houses from graham crackers, icing, and decorations. Please call or stop by the library to register.

2010 Teens' Top Ten

2010-08-23T14:34:00.002-04:00

Vote now through September 17 for your favorite book for YALSA's 2010 Teens' Top Ten list.
Vote here.
Check our catalog to find books from the list.

Ice Cream Party

2010-08-16T20:14:00.002-04:00

Our final teen programs of the summer will be ice cream parties on Thursday at 1:00 for 6th - 8th graders and at 3:00 for 9th - 12th graders. We'll make ice cream sundaes and play games. We hope to see you there.

2010-08-10T09:41:00.007-04:00

Maniac Magee
Review by Laura

At first glance most people would walk right by this book. The title of this book wouldn’t catch the eye of anyone, but two kinds of people. Those two types of people are librarians and future scientists. The very plain cover (except for the Newbery Medal), says, I accidentally took a bad picture. But, this is only at first glance. A person that was truly interested in books would look farther into the book. What is really the interesting and attention drawing part of this book is the back cover. One of the comments on the back cover says, “Writing that bursts with creativity, enthusiasm, and hope for the future; in short it’s a celebration of life.”

If you like reading fiction, science-fiction, adventure and/or tragic books with a touch of action, mystery, and romance without the vampires, I would definitely say that this book is for you. I have recommended this book to many people. What would you say about this book?

Three year old Maniac Magee was an ordinary kid. He lived in a house and had a mom and dad. But not for long, have you ever heard of the famous P and W trolley crash? If not, you will learn about it in this book. How could you survive on your own at the mere age of eight? How would you deal with a town divided in two by race? Maniac had all of these questions bouncing around in his young head. His answers are shocking to everyone, including himself. What will he decide?

Maniac, he was insulted and adored by this name. Maniac Magee, this was the name known by everyone in the town of Bridgepoint, to the small town of Two Mills, over the Schuylkill, one-hundred miles on foot, running the whole way went Maniac Magee. He ran all the way to a segregated town, divided in two by color and race.

See our catalog to reserve this book: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli

Bookmark Contest

2010-08-06T13:02:00.001-04:00

Stop by the library next week to design a bookmark to enter in our contest. The theme is Milan's 125th anniversary. Include something about Milan now or what Milan looked like 125 years ago in your design. Winners will receive a gift card to McDonald's and their bookmarks will be printed and distributed at the library.

Drop in between 2:00 and 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 11 or between 2:00 and 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 12 to design your bookmark.

You may also design your bookmark at home on 2.75 inch x 8.5 inch paper (that's 1/4 of a piece of letter sized paper) and submit it to the library any time next week.

Summer Reading

2010-06-05T11:32:00.002-04:00

You're invited to read, earn prizes, and participate in programs at the library this summer.

The Teen Summer Reading Program begins on June 11. Stop by the library to pick up a reading log, and earn prizes for reading or listening to audiobooks.

Everyone may participate in our Summer Reading Program. You do not need a library card to read, earn prizes, or attend programs. (You only need a card to check out books and other materials from the library.)

Click on the images below for a larger version of our brochure.

Summer Programs at the Library

2010-06-05T11:18:00.007-04:00

Summer programs at the library begin this month.

Join us on Wednesday, June 23 at 1:00 to decorate the library. You'll help choose new furniture for the teen area and paint the windows of the library with the summer reading themes.

"Teen Tuesdays" will be held on Tuesdays at 1:00 for 6th through 8th graders and at 3:00 for high schoolers. Activities will include:

June 29 - Eclipse Party
Discuss Stephenie Meyer's book, test your trivia knowledge, and participate in other Eclipse-related activities.

July 6 – Urban Legends
Are they myths or facts? Learn about and test your knowledge of urban legends.

July 13 – Game Day
Play Wii games and board games at the library.

July 20 – Beach Crafts
Create beach-related craft projects.

July 27 – Sport Stacking
Learn and compete with each other in sport stacking (cup stacking).

August 3 – Game Day
Play Wii games and board games at the library.

Final Program
Ice Cream Party
Thursday, August 19
6th - 8th grade – 1:00 P.M.
9th - 12th grade – 3:00 P.M.

All programs are free. Registration is requested. Please call 734-439-1240 or stop by the circulation desk to register.

Twilight Graphic Novel

2010-04-17T10:34:00.005-04:00

For Twilight Fans:
The Twilight graphic novel is now available. See our catalog to reserve it.

Peeps Art

2010-04-04T16:14:00.010-04:00

Here is the art teens created with Peeps at the library last week.

"Peeper Pan" (with Wendy and the Lost Boys)

Easter Forest Glen

Garage Band

Sleepover

Stephenie Meyer's new book

2010-03-30T09:01:00.001-04:00

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer will be published this summer. It will also be available online from June 7 to July 5. See Stephenie Meyer's website for more information.

Vote for the 2010 Thumbs Up! Book Award

2010-03-24T14:20:00.004-04:00

The nominees for the 2010 Thumbs Up! Book Award have been announced. Now is your chance to vote for your choice.

Pick up a ballot from the library or print one here. All votes must be received by May 29.

Here are links to the books we own. Others may be requested through MeLCat (our interlibrary loan system).

Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson (also on Playaway)
Fat Cat by Robin Brande
Fire by Kristin Cashore
The Morgue and Me by John C. Ford
If I Stay: A Novel by Gayle Forman
Liar by Justine Larbalestier
Ghosts of War: The True Story of a 19-year-old GI by Ryan Smithson
Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork
The Monstrumologist: William James Henry by Richard Yancey

The Thumbs Up! Award was established in 1986 to recognize the excellence, and to celebrate the uniqueness of Teen/Young Adult literature. A committee, consisting of Young Adult and Teen Librarians, meets several times during the year to determine the winner. Beginning in 2001, the Thumbs Up! Committee has included a teen vote. For more information or to see previous winners, visit the Michigan Library Association's website.

Peeps Art

2010-03-05T16:34:00.000-05:00

Teens (6th - 12th grade) are invited to create Peeps Art at the library on Wednesday, March 31 at 2:00 P.M.

We'll provide Peeps and craft supplies; you'll create a scene from a book, a movie, or your imagination.

Please call or stop by the library to register. We hope to see you there.

Teen Book Awards

2010-01-22T15:37:00.003-05:00

Are you looking for something new to read? Try one of these award winning books.

Going Bovine by Libba Bray
2010 Printz Award winning book

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
(also available on CD)
2009 Thumbs Up Award winning book

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
(also available on CD)
2009 Thumbs Up Award honor book

The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead (also on CD)
Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork
2010 Best Books for Young Adults

Have you read any of these? Leave a comment to share what you thought about them.

Gingerbread Houses

2009-12-17T16:10:00.003-05:00

Here are some pictures of the gingerbread houses teens created Tuesday at the library.

Gingerbread House Program

2009-12-07T14:05:00.002-05:00

Teens (6th - 12th grade) are invited to create and decorate gingerbread houses at the library Tuesday, December 15 at 4:30 P.M. Please call or stop by the library to register for this program.

Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia

2009-12-04T12:36:00.001-05:00

Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia by Christopher Paolini is now available at the library. You can enjoy this illustrated guide to the people, places, and things of Alagaësia while you wait for the fourth book in The Inheritance cycle.

2009 Teens' Top Ten

2009-10-24T15:21:00.004-04:00

More than 11,000 teens voted to determine the 2009 Teens' Top Ten books. The selections are:

Paper Towns by John Green
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (also available as a book on CD)
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (also available as a book on CD)
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
Identical by Ellen Hopkins
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (also available as a book on CD)
Wake by Lisa McMann
Untamed by P.C. and Kristin Cast
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
Graceling by Kristin Cashore

Click on a book's title to see if a book is available or to reserve it.

Pumpkin Carving

2009-10-10T11:18:00.006-04:00

Join us to carve pumpkins on Monday, October 26 at 4:30 P.M. The library will provide the pumpkins and supplies. This program is for 6th - 12th graders. Please call or stop by the library to register. We hope to see you there.

"Books and Bites"

2009-09-12T14:21:00.002-04:00

Everyone in 6th - 12th grade is invited to "Books and Bites" on Tuesday, September 29 at 4:30 P.M. We'll discuss your favorite books and eat ice cream sundaes. Did you read something great this summer? Share it with us and hear everyone else's favorites, too. You'll also hear about some of the new books in the library and help choose a book for the next "Books and Bites." Please call or stop by the library to register for this program.

Teens' Top Ten

2009-09-02T14:04:00.001-04:00

Vote now for the 2009 Teens' Top Ten books. Click here to see the nominations. Vote here through September 18. Winners will be announced during Teen Read Week.

Cirque du Freak review

2009-06-18T16:23:00.002-04:00

Cirque Du Freak: Not a lot of people know about this book series, but it is actually really great. This is a story on a kid named Darren Shan; he had to sell his soul to become a Vampire just to save his friend Steve Leonard. I’m really sure whoever reads this book would like it. People thought that Twilight series was good then check out this book series. I would recommend this book to people that love either vampire books or action books. Kids ages 10+ should read this series.
by Joe

Have you read a great book or series lately? Leave a comment to let us know what you're reading and what you think of it.

Paint the Windows

2009-06-13T09:44:00.004-04:00

Paint the windows of the library this Wednesday, June 17 beginning at 1:00. Space is limited (as we have a limited number of windows to paint). Call or stop by the library to register for this program.

Summer Reading Program

2009-06-01T19:07:00.003-04:00

Our Teen Summer Reading Program begins this month for 6th through 12th graders. Beginning on June 11, pick up a reading log and start keeping track of your reading. You can earn prizes and enter the prize drawing for every 3 hours you read. You may count any reading (books, magazines, newspapers, or graphic novels) or listening to books (books on tape, books on CD, or Playaways).

Our first program of the summer is Paint the Windows on Wednesday, June 17 at 1:00 P.M. Join us to decorate the windows with your creative artwork. Call or stop by the library to register for this program.