So many ways to get homework help! October 30, 2007
By now you may know that the library offers homework help in many forms (research guides, answering questions in person, by phone, by email and by IM). But did you know…
You can also text us through IM by sending a message to 265010. (This might result in the charge for a standard text from your wireless service provider, depending on your plan.) In the body of the text, first put eplref: then type your question!
Now you have no excuse not to ask for help when you’re stuck!
Homework Help Guides October 29, 2007
The Reference Department puts together Homework Help Guides for some of the most common research topics we get asked about. Check them out!
If you have a question or need help with your research, you can IM the Reference Librarians.
Use the “Ask a Question” box on the right hand side of this page, or IM us directly.
Here are our IM handles:
AIM: eplref
MSN: eplref
Google: eplreference
Yahoo: epl_ref
Halloween Movie: Blood & Chocolate October 26, 2007
Join us this afternoon (Fri. Oct. 26) at 4pm for a Halloween Movie in the Loft!
Vivian is a mysterious young woman living in Bucharest with her family who holds a strange and terrible secret - they are members of a rapidly shrinking colony of werewolves. When Vivian learns that she must marry their leader Gabriel she rebels and takes off with a new man and must decide between loyalty and true love.
Also, check out the book!
The Results Are In! October 25, 2007
Teens all across the country voted last week for their Top 10 Books. Here are the results:
1. New Moon by Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2006).
2. Just Listen by Sarah Dessen (Viking Children’s Books, 2006)
3. How to Ruin a Summer Vacation by Simone Elkeles (Flux, 2006).
4. Maximum Ride: School’s Out – Forever by James Patterson (Hachette Book Group USA/Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2006).
5. Firegirl by Tony Abbott (Hachette Book Group USA/Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2006).
6. All Hallows Eve (13 Stories)by Vivian Vande Velde (Harcourt, 2006).
7. Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer (Harcourt, 2006).
8. River Secrets by Shannon Hale (Bloomsbury, 2006).
9. Bad Kitty by Michele Jaffe (HarperCollins, 2006).
10. Road of the Dead by Kevin Brooks (Chicken House, 2006).
What do you think? Agree or disagree? Let us know!
Online Test Prep October 24, 2007
Don’t miss this great resource that you can use from your home, ETHS, and/or the Evanston Public Library!!
What with ACTs and SATs looming on the horizon, take advantage of LearningExpress Library’s online practice tests. You’ll get immediate scoring and detailed explanations of answers.
All you need to do is click LearningExpress Library and type in your Evanston Public Library card #. Then, under “featured resources,” click on “College Entrance Exams.” And practice away!! If you use this at the Evanston Public Library, you don’t even need your library card #.
Other practice tests such as Writing Skills and Math Skills Improvement are also available.
And you can even click on “e-books” and find more Test Prep help, such as “ACT Exam Success,” “SAT Writing Essentials,” and more.
Get involved in your community October 23, 2007
Check out the Evanston Teens website for lots of great ways to get involved.
For example:
“The Evanston Youth Council is an opportunity for young people to have an active role in addressing issues that affect the youth. The Youth Council also will strive to foster a working partnership between the Evanston City Council and City Staff by providing a much needed youth voice on all issues of the community. Additionally, the Youth Council will take on various projects during the year such as organizing a Youth Summit, conducting youth surveys, participating in community service projects, and sponsoring social events for Evanston youth.” –from www.evanstonteens.com
Saturday Afternoon Movie!! October 20, 2007
LOL @ at your library!! Come watch The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy at 2 pm today, Saturday (Oct. 20), in the Loft.
The greatest adventure in the universe begins when the world ends. Earthling Arthur Dent learns that his planet is about to be demolished and his only chance for survival is to hitch a ride on the passing spacecraft. Check out the book!
Today is the last day for you to vote on your favorite books for the Teens’ Top Ten list. Voting ends at 12:01 a.m. on October 21!
This afternoon at 4:30, the Jr. High Teen Advisory Board is meeting in the Loft!
Let the Games Begin!! October 19, 2007
After a long wait in line, we have finally bought our very own Nintendo Wii!
Today (Fri. Oct. 19) marks the first Friday afternoon Drop-In Gaming extravaganza.
Come by the Loft after 4:00pm to join in the fun!
(Grades 6 to 12 only)
It’s Teen Read Week! October 16, 2007
In celebration of Teen Read Week’s theme, LOL@yourlibrary, we’re doing lots of fun stuff in the Loft!
Tonight (Tues, Oct 16) @ 6pm: High School Teen Advisory Board meeting. Always a laugh-riot!
Friday, October 19 @ 4pm: Let the Games Begin! Drop-in and play Nintendo Wii in the Loft.
Saturday, Oct. 20 @ 4:30pm: Junior High School Teen Advisory Board meeting. Sure to be hi-larious!
Also Saturday, Oct. 20 @ 2pm: LOL while watching The Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
And don’t forget to take the survey. We want to know your top 10 books!!
