The Loft’s falcon, usually found perched atop the bookshelves in the Loft (and occasionally spotted lounging in the egg chair), will be posting a list every Friday of some of the books he has spotted leaving the Loft during the week. (BTW – rumors are circulating that the falcon is part of an undercover investigative team operating out of the Loft. More [...]
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The Falcon Report…
Posted: May 15, 2009 by Christie in The Loft, Young Adult BooksTags: books, falcon, peregrine falcon, The Loft, Young Adult Books
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What Does Dating Violence Look Like?
Posted: February 28, 2009 by jdapier in Health and wellness, Links, The Loft, Young Adult BooksTags: books, IM, instant messaging, Young Adult Books
“Hiding the bruises and the hurt Paul inflicts on her is harder than getting straight A’s. But Paul’s happiness soon becomes more important to Johanna than her own. More important than her relationship with her parents and friends. More important than her grades, her safety, and her future.”-Things Change by Patrick Jones (Walker & Company, [...]
Book Fest at Dr. Bessie Rhodes Magnet School
Posted: February 19, 2009 by Christie in Around Town, Programs, Young Adult BooksTags: bebop, Bessie Rhodes Magnet School, book fest, books, jazz, music, rap, rhythm & blues, rock
I had a fantastic time at the Book Fest and celebration of Black History Month at Dr. Bessie Rhodes Magnet school today! I listened to students sing beautiful music, and I even got to play the drums. The students welcomed all of us there, and the whole event was incredibly inspiring and so well organized! Congratulations to [...]
Books and Movies For Valentine’s Day
Posted: February 11, 2009 by jdapier in The LoftTags: books, movies, valentine's day
Love Valentine’s Day? Hate it? Or are you totally indifferent, thank you very much? Whatever your feeling towards this 14th of February check out The Loft list of recommended love-themed books and movies to see you through the week and beyond. Come talk to one of the Loft staff members for more information or for [...]
The Results Are In!
Posted: October 25, 2007 by lawilliams in Read On!Tags: books, teen read week, top ten, yalsa
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: [...]
It’s Teen Read Week!
Posted: October 16, 2007 by lawilliams in Programs, TAB, The LoftTags: books, hitchiker's guide, lol, movie, reading, teen read week, top ten
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 [...]
