http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/ Logan Library - Teen Talk Blog en-us Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:50:23 GMT Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:54:57 GMT CF Blogger by DayDream Inc http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss libstaff@loganutah.org libstaff@loganutah.org http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=37AB6F5C-423B-A698-C16DAA700F569CC0 Looking for something new to read, watch, or listen to? Take a look at our list of new teen materials purchased in the month of June. We have two lists: New Books for Teens. New Audio Visual for Teens: includes books on CD and DVDs. We post a list of new items at the beginning of each month, so check back for more reading suggestions. Books & Reading Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:54:57 GMT http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=37AB6F5C-423B-A698-C16DAA700F569CC0 http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=0E966AAE-423C-1A69-0931DB03A1605C1D Say Cheese! As part of our Summer Reading Program, The Logan Library is sponsoring a photography contest for teens with the winner receiving an MP3 player. The theme of the contest is "Your Lens on Logan", and we are looking for photographs that capture Logan through a teenager's eyes. As you go out and have fun this summer, be sure and take your camera along, and submit your best photos to our contest. Visit the Teen Summer Reading Program webpage for more details. Events Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:27:34 GMT http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=0E966AAE-423C-1A69-0931DB03A1605C1D http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=EB106C56-423C-1A69-08DF959E9FAB05AB In our most recent survey we asked you if you get an allowance. Here are the results. 50% - Nope26%- Yes, but I have to work for it21% - Yes, no strings attached3% - Yes, but only if I get good gradesBe sure to participate in our current poll and let us know what you think. Survey Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:54:30 GMT http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=EB106C56-423C-1A69-08DF959E9FAB05AB http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=C1C1B3A9-423C-1A69-059CE706FCB6452D This week kicks off our Summer Reading Program. This year's theme is Express Yourself! Keeping with that theme, we're providing several ways for you to read, express your creativity, and win. Monthly book drawing with 20 winners each month. Say it in Six. Win Big! - VERY short story contest with an MP3 player as a prize. Your Lens on Logan - photography contest with an MP3 player as a prize. Make Your Mark - logo design contest with yet another MP3 player as a prize.Visit our Teen Summer Reading Program page for more information. Have a fun summer reading and expressing yourself. Events Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:24:05 GMT http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=C1C1B3A9-423C-1A69-059CE706FCB6452D http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=370A515B-423C-1A69-08EF468581AEE497 In our most recent survey we asked you what type of movies you like to watch. Here are the results. 58% - Comedy16% - Drama11% - Action11% - Horror5% - RomanceBe sure to participate in our current poll and let us know what you think. Survey Tue, 12 May 2009 22:56:11 GMT http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=370A515B-423C-1A69-08EF468581AEE497 http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=16FAA2B6-423C-1A69-0421279B37A9616F Looking for something new to read, watch, or listen to? Take a look at our list of new teen materials purchased in the month of April. We have two lists: New Books for Teens. New Audio Visual for Teens: includes books on CD and DVDs. We post a list of new items at the beginning of each month, so check back for more reading suggestions. Books & Reading Wed, 06 May 2009 17:31:12 GMT http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=16FAA2B6-423C-1A69-0421279B37A9616F http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=ABFB3884-423C-1A69-0F0DEFDC221BA48E In our most recent survey we asked you what time you usually go to bed. Here are the results. 50% - 10:00 - 11:0025% - 9:00 - 10:0019% - 11:00 - Midnight6% - After Midnight0% - Before 9:00Be sure to participate in our current poll and let us know what you think. Survey Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:52:29 GMT http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=ABFB3884-423C-1A69-0F0DEFDC221BA48E http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=6E52BE0E-423C-1A69-0A929A2BBF4169A1 Looking for something new to read, watch, or listen to? Take a look at our list of new teen materials purchased in the month of March. We have two lists: New Books for Teens. New Audio Visual for Teens: includes books on CD and DVDs. We post a list of new items at the beginning of each month, so check back for more reading suggestions. Books & Reading Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:31:37 GMT http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=6E52BE0E-423C-1A69-0A929A2BBF4169A1 http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=3A64FD75-423C-1A69-0102F24830BC384B In our most recent survey we asked you how you most often listen to music. Here are the results. 68% - MP3 Player18% - Streaming Audio11% - CD4% - OtherBe sure to participate in our current poll and let us know what you think. Survey Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:31:18 GMT http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=3A64FD75-423C-1A69-0102F24830BC384B http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=ED3EDF05-423C-1A69-09CFFC86A434D8CD Dogs have been called Man's Best Friend, and stories about dogs make great books. If you love your furry friends, read these young adult canine tales. Dogsong by Gary PaulsenAn arduous dogsled trek across the frozen Alaska wilderness becomes a journey of self-discovery for 14-year-old Russel Susskit.Listen by Stephanie S. Tolan During her solitary convalescence from a crippling accident, twelve-year-old Charley finds a wild dog, and the arduous process of training him leads her to explore her feelings about her mother's death two years earlier. Skin Deep by CraneWhen sixteen-year-old Andrea Anderson begins caring for a sick neighbor's dog, she learns a lot about life, death, pottery, friendship, hope, and love. Straydog by Kathe Koja Rachel, a teenager with a healthy dose of both aptitude and attitude, begins to feel at home volunteering at an animal shelter.Stripes of the Sidestep Wolf by Sonya HartnettSatchel O'Rye, devoted son of an impoverished couple in a dying rural town, must weigh in balance the life of his most cherished dog and the freedom of a mysterious rare animal. 5 Books Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:58:54 GMT http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=ED3EDF05-423C-1A69-09CFFC86A434D8CD http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=C90BC0E2-423C-1A69-02F69F4924CBE8DE Looking for something new to read, watch, or listen to? Take a look at our list of new teen materials purchased in the month of February. We have two lists: New Books for Teens. New Audio Visual for Teens: includes books on CD and DVDs. We post a list of new items at the beginning of each month, so check back for more reading suggestions. Books & Reading Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:16:44 GMT http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=C90BC0E2-423C-1A69-02F69F4924CBE8DE http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=B41A2972-423C-1A69-0A64B1D6822D4A1A The American Library Association has released its 2009 list of Great Graphic Novels for Teens. The Logan Library owns many of the books on this list, including:The Dark Tower, volumes 1-2 by Peter DavidThe Death of Captain America, volumes 1-2 by Ed BrubakerDeja-vu by Youn In-WanFlight, volume 5 by Kazu Kibuishi The Good Neighbors, Book One: Kin by Holly BlackGreen Arrow: Year One by Andy DiggleGreen Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War, volumes 1-2 by Geoff JohnsHigh School Debut, volumes 1-2 by Kazune Kawahara Kieli, volume 1 by Yukako Kabei Metro Survive, volumes 1-2 by Yuki FujisawaPlanet Hulk by Greg PakRapunzel's Revenge by Shannon HaleReal, volumes 1-2 by Takehiko InoueRunaways: Dead End Kids by Joss WhedonSand Chronicles, volumes 1-3 by Hinako AshiharoVenus in Love, volumes 1-3 by Yuki NakajiTo see the entire list, visit the ALA Great Graphic Novels webpage. Books & Reading Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:40:27 GMT http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=B41A2972-423C-1A69-0A64B1D6822D4A1A http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=4823BAC6-423C-1A69-05FC13C38B74B557 In our most recent survey we asked you what your favorite candy is. Here are the results.59% - I like it all28% - Chocolaty9% - I don't like any of it3% - Fruity0% - GummyBe sure to participate in our current poll and let us know what you think. Survey Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:31:55 GMT http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=4823BAC6-423C-1A69-05FC13C38B74B557 http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=38EB8382-423C-1A69-009E911FD75DEF7A Looking for something new to read, watch, or listen to? Take a look at our list of new teen materials purchased in the month of January. We have two lists: New Books for Teens. New Audio Visual for Teens: includes books on CD and DVDs. We post a list of new items at the beginning of each month, so check back for more reading suggestions. Books & Reading Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:36:12 GMT http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=38EB8382-423C-1A69-009E911FD75DEF7A http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=19C9E6F8-423C-1A69-0C0AA6CD10BC75C5 The 2009 Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature was announced yesterday:Winner Jellicoe Road, by Melina Marchetta Honor Books The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II, The Kingdom on the Waves by M.T. Anderson The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart Nation by Terry Pratchett Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan Books & Reading Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:31:16 GMT http://library.loganutah.org/teens/blog/display_blog.cfm?bid=19C9E6F8-423C-1A69-0C0AA6CD10BC75C5