Library Book Discussions

Main Library
Thursday, March 11, 2010
7pm
Discuss Olive Kitteridge


South Branch
Saturday, March 13, 2010
12 pm
Discuss Stealing Buddha's Dinner


North Branch
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
10am
Discuss The Thin Man


...and Children's Book Discussions too!

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Recommended Reading Links
Novelist Plus (includes Nonfiction)
Novelist Plus contains browsing lists, award winners as well as author read-alikes reviews and book discussion guides for popular titles, for fiction as well as nonfiction titles.

What Do I Read Next?
This database is a a reader's advisory tool for finding adult, young adult, and children's fiction and nonfiction titles

Recommended Reads for Teens
Our librarians have scoured the web looking for cool websites that feature fresh new titles, much-loved series, and cool titles to explore.

The Great Scavenger Hunt
To participate, readers (called hunters) simply read a participating book, complete the author trivia challenge, and turn it in to the reference desk. If you get 8 out of 10 answers correct, the library will enter you in a drawing.
Lists We LO♥E
Science Fiction for Teens
Top Mystery and Suspense
Book du jour
Eating Disorders and Body Image
Prom: A Night to Remember
More Lists We LO♥E...
Make Artistic History
Creative and history-minded teens in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in designing a logo for the Michigan Commission on the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. A maximum of two entries will be accepted from each student, and all entries must be submitted by Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Full contest/design guidelines and an entry form are available here at or here (under the Workshops and Special Events tab). The first-place winner will receive a $100 award and four tickets for a Lake Michigan cruise on the sloop Friends Good Will.