Award Winning Teen Books

The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. It is named for a Topeka, Kansas school librarian who was a long-time active member of the Young Adult Library Services Association. The award is sponsored by Booklist, a publication of the American Library Association.

This year's winner:
Going Bovine by Libba Bray

Honor Books:
Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith by Deborah Heiligman

Once Charles Darwin sets his rational mind to marry the religious Emma Wedgeworth, they both must take a leap of faith in order to build a life together.

The Monstrumologist, by Rick Yancey

Will Henry, orphan and assistant to a monstrumologist, races against time to save his town (and himself) from the anthropophagi, a pod of monstrous creatures who prey on humans.

Punkzilla, by Adam Rapp

Fourteen-year-old runaway Jamie, homeless and strung out, embarks on a harrowing journey to reach his dying brother.

Tales of the Madman Underground: An Historical Romance, 1973

Karl Shoemaker wants to begin his senior year with a new identity separate from his counseling group, his alcoholic mother and the legacy of his dead father.

Teen Late Night

Friday, February 5 7:00-11:00 PM
Open to teens in 6th-12th grade only. Join us for an after-hours evening at the library. Computers, video games, snacks & hanging out with friends. Participants must be on time and stay for the entire evening. All participants must have a permission slip to attend the late night. Slips may be picked up at the youth desk beginning January 25. Only 40 spots available! Only one slip will be given to each teen, participants must pick up their own slip. Emergency number during the late night: 793-7116.

Milwaukee Bucks Reading Program

January 2 - February 13
The Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge is open to all youth in 3rd-10th grades. You score a point for each page you read from a book, magazine or newspaper. Score 500 points for pages to become an All-Star Reader.

You’ll earn a voucher good for a free ticket to a Bucks home game at the Bradley Center. You choose the game...either Sunday, March 14 at 12:00 PM vs. Indiana Pacers OR Friday, March 26 at 7:30 PM vs. Miami Heat. In addition all All-Star Readers and their guests will have the opportunity to shoot a free throw on the Bucks Court after the game!

Participants who read more than 750 pages will have their names entered into a drawing for an official Milwaukee Bucks Autographed Basketball—20 kids will participate in the Halftime High Five Tunnel, 20 kids will participate in the Bucks Kortside Kids and 10 kids will be recognized on-court at halftime!

Stop by the Youth Desk for your score card. All score cards must be turned in no later than Saturday, February 13!

Pokemon Rumble Tournament

Monday, January 18 6:30 PM

Pokémon Rumble lets up to four players battle at a time! You'll work together to defeat foes, but you'll also be trying to get the highest ranking! Come test your skills against other Pokemon fans! Open to teens in 6th-12th grade but younger kids who know how to play may join in the fun. No registration required.

Hope to see you there!

Transformers Movie Marathon

Monday, December 28 10:00-4:00 PM

Come watch Transformers I & II on our big screen. Pizza & Trivia between movies. These movies are PG13, teens under the age of 13 must have a parent bring them to the movie to approve participation—no exceptions will be made. No registration required.

TAB Meeting Monday

Don't forget, there is a Teen Advisory Board meeting on Monday, December 21 at 6:00 PM.

The Teen Advisory Board is made up of 6th-12th graders who help to choose materials and plan programs for the Teen area of the library. If you are interested in becoming a member of TAB, contact Terry at 793-7116 or simply come to the meeting.

After the meeting join us for Texas Hold’em and snacks. Easy to learn and fun to play!

See you then!

Pokemon Battle Tonight!

Monday, November 16 6:30 PM

Bring your DS and battle it out with other Pokemon fans on our big screen and on your small screen. Diamond & Pearl or Platinum, geared for teens in 6th-12th grade but younger kids who know how to play may join in. No registration required. Snacks provided.

See you tonight!