ELANCO Library - new stuff for teens

NEW! You by Charles Benoit

2010-11-17T12:01:00.000-08:00

You is the riveting story of 15-year-old Kyle Chase and the small choices he does and doesn't make that lead to his own destruction. The story is harrowing, because Kyle is so real and his story so devastatingly commonplace.
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NEW! Pure Sin by Kate Brian

2010-11-08T08:52:00.000-08:00

Have you started the Privilege Series by Kate Brian? In book 5, Ariana Osgood is finally and precariously on top of the world, but her house of cards may come tumbling down now that Lexa Greene knows a terrible secret about her.
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NEW! Sugar and Spice: A L.A. Candy Novel by Lauren Conrad

2010-11-08T08:44:00.000-08:00

Book 3 of the L.A. Candy series is here! In the final book of the hit series, Jane Roberts is a bona fide celebrity. Jane is trying to surround herself with the people she knows love her for her . . . and take a break from boys.
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NEW! The DUFF - Designated Ugly Fat Friend by Kody Keplinger

2010-11-08T08:38:00.000-08:00

Looking for a new author to read? This book about dysfunctional love gone right was written by an 18-year old! Through her hilarious and poignant prose, Keplinger brings to life an unlikely, steamy romance that rings painfully true of today's high school life.
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NEW! Halo by Alexandra Adornetto

2010-10-30T20:02:00.000-07:00

Tired of vampire books? How about trying this one - it's about ANGELS that go to high school! The first book in a stunning new trilogy featuring three angels who are sent down to bring good to the world: Gabriel, the warrior; Ivy, the healer; and Bethany, a teenage girl who is the least experienced of the trio.
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NEW! Girl in the Arena by Lise Haines

2010-10-30T19:58:00.000-07:00

If you liked Hunger Games, you might want to check this one out! Lyn and her family live by the rules of the Gladiator Sports Association. When Lyn's seventh father dies in the ring, his opponent captures Lyn's hand in marriage. To win her freedom, Lyn must fight her father's murderer.

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NEW! Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

2010-10-30T19:53:00.000-07:00

New series from the author of the Mortal Instruments series! When 16-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks, and other supernatural beings stalk the gaslit streets.

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Book Review: Going Bovine

2010-04-18T12:14:00.000-07:00

Cameron is a typical 16 year old kid in high school. He’s not too popular, and pretty much flies under the radar at school. That is, until he is diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jackob disease, better known as mad cow disease. Cameron’s brain is going to slowly break down and he is going to die. Suddenly, he’s got the popular kids praying for him and throwing him pep rallies. As his brain begins to break down, Cameron starts seeing visions of angels, fire demons and a mysterious Wizard of Reckoning. The angel, Dulcie convinces him to break out of the hospital and search for a man named Dr. X, who is the only person who can cure Cameron’s condition. So Cameron and his friend, Gonzo, a paranoid Mexican little person, set off on what is most likely Cameron’s last adventure.

This is a really strange book – in a good way. It is funny and paints a picture of high school life as seen from the point of view of a nobody. Each bit of the adventure ties in with the others in a seemingly random way, but the story remains consistent. The characters are wild and outrageous, but have very real feelings and emotions. Dulcie, the angel is a punk rocker who gives Cameron just enough help to get him labeled a terrorist. Gonzo, the paranoid Mexican little person ends up becoming Cameron’s best friend. Balder, the talking garden gnome who is actually a Norse God trapped in a gnomes body is surprisingly often the voice of reason. They also encounter a drag queen, a possibly dead jazz musician, an evangelistic bowling cult and an evil group of snow globe makers. All of these crazy characters flow together in a way that makes sense to Cameron and will have readers thinking about their own reality and mortality. Definitely worthy of the Printz Award.

Note: Review cross posted on Goodreads.com

Teen Tech Week Event

2009-03-05T11:56:00.000-08:00

After Hours Teen Event

Old School Vs. New School
Video GamesFriday, March 13, 4-6:30 pm

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to this after hours gaming event! We’ll set up our Wii with Rock Band, and compare it to an old school Sega Genesis system from 1994. Pizza will be provided. This event is free, but registration is required. Visit or call the library to register (354-0525).

Prom Dress Swap '09

2009-02-16T13:47:00.000-08:00

Prom Dress Swap
Saturday, March 14 , 10am - 3pm

Prom season is here! Are you still looking for that perfect dress? Here’s your chance to find a fabulous prom dress while saving BIG money — or possibly making some! Bring along your retired formal dresses for an opportunity to swap or sell them to other girls from around the county.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
STOP BY OR CALL 717-354-0525 FOR MORE INFORMATION!

After Hours Teen Event - February 13

2009-01-15T06:20:00.000-08:00

Bring your sweetie or your BFF to the
ELANCO Library Chocolate Fest: An Ode to Chocolate

This is an after hours event for teens ages 12-18. Help create a chocolate feast, then enjoy the movie “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” starring Johnny Depp!

The library closes at 4pm, so you'll need to be here by 4:15 or you'll be locked out! The event will last until about 6:30 pm

We've got a Wii!

2008-11-24T10:54:00.001-08:00

The ELANCO Library has got a Wii! We've got Mario Kart, Wii Sports, Wii Play and ROCK BAND! Stop by the children's library to play!

Anime Afternoon

2008-11-12T12:07:00.000-08:00

When you've had just about enough family togetherness this holiday season, head to the ELANCO Library for our ANIME AFTERNOON. We'll be watching Howl's Moving Castle at 2pm on Tuesday, December 30. Snacks provided. And it's free!

Happy Banned Books Week!

2008-09-26T19:26:00.000-07:00

WE READ BANNED BOOKS!
You probably do, too, even if you don't know it. It's Banned Books Week (9/27 - 10/4) - what better time to pick up a scandalous book.

Teen Read Week is Coming . . .

2008-09-08T12:47:00.000-07:00

Books with Bite @ your library®!
October 12-18. Stop by the ELANCO Teen Area during Teen Read Week to indulge your biting curiosity and check out books and graphic novels on animals, technology, cooking and even vampires!

Write a (short!) book review and get entered into a raffle for a cool prize!

ROCK BAND ENCORE !

2008-09-04T11:22:00.000-07:00

So maybe you missed the last ROCK BAND night at the ELANCO library. So what? It's coming back - another chance to rock the library!

Wednesday, October 8 from 6:30pm to 8pm

2008-08-18T15:22:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the Teen Summer Reading Program raffle winners:
Joel Barrett and Michele Martin!

Dance Dance Revolution!

2008-07-29T08:39:00.000-07:00

Join us at the ELANCO Library on August 20th for Food, Fun and Dance Dance Revolution! We will be playing games like twister and "eating like a mad man. " (As quoted by April)

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Summer Reading Prizes!

2008-07-11T07:41:00.000-07:00

We have a few notable prizes for those teens who participate in the Summer Reading Program. Even if you sign up and only turn in the first 7 hours of reading, you are eligible to win this cute ladybug purse or a FUN PASS to Laserdome!

Of course, for each 7 hours you read there are the sweet prizes already promised to you...

A free meal coupon to Isaac's
Free Ice at Rita's
A Free trip to the Lancaster Ice Rink
And Free Bowling!

So try your luck! You never know whether one of these cool prizes could be yours!

ROCK BAND!

2008-07-09T13:19:00.000-07:00

Can you feel the heat?

On Wednesday, July 23rd at 6:00pm the youth of New Holland will be out in force to rock out the library. Why you ask? Because it's fun, there's food, and a prize to the "top performer." Interested? Come in and sign up, or just show up.

The only question now is can you beat the librarian...