tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27210910680773545802024-03-15T20:11:38.243-05:00Teens @ the LibraryWhat's new and now for teens at the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.HCPLC Teen Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05149038611251189515noreply@blogger.comBlogger383125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-32758670512237710722013-04-17T19:21:00.002-05:002013-04-17T19:21:31.456-05:002013 Teen Talent Show Grand FinaleOn April 13, 16 contestants performed at the John F. Germany Public Library in the grand finale of the HCPLC Teen Talent Show. Previously, each of these contestants competed at either the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, Jimmie B. Keel Regional Public Library, Jan K. Platt Regional Public Library, New Tampa Regional Public Library, 78th Street Community Library, or West Tampa Branch Library and placed in the top three contestants.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Melissa W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06168488394932244123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-83094058520795823922013-04-01T11:37:00.001-05:002013-04-01T11:37:30.310-05:00Upcoming Anime ConventionsTampa Bay Comic Con is a multi-genre convention featuring anime, comic books, video games, and favorite TV series. The next one will be this weekend, April 6-7, at the Doubletree Hotel.<br />
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Khaotic Kon will be back in Tampa for its second year! Special events include Cirque du Anime, the Combat Musical, and the Evil Shinding of Mal-Intent. This year, Khaotic Kon has a new location at the Tampa Sheraton East. Join Khaotic Kon on the weekend of May 3-5.<br />
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BelleCon will be making its debut in Jacksonville, Florida this year. This brand new convention will feature the Starlight Ball, the Kimono Fashion Show, and the Anime Fairytale Theater. BelleCon will be taking place on May 10-12 at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk.<br />
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During Memorial Day weekend, the Florida Anime Experience returns to Orlando for its third year. This con will feature the Animusical Idol, the Cosplay Photography Contest, and the Sword Arena. FAE will be taking place on May 24-26 at the International Palms Resort and Conference Center.<br />
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Last, but not least, we have KnightroKon at UCF. This con will feature the Pokemon Murder Mystery event, anime music video and cosplay contests, as well as special guests Crispin Freeman and David Vincent. Join KnightroKon on June 1-2 at the University of Central Florida's Student Union.<br />
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<a href="http://knightrokon.com/" target="_blank">KnightroKon</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12488093102416222715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-21224148309216746352013-02-14T17:21:00.000-05:002013-02-14T17:21:13.183-05:00Fall in Love...with a great book!<h2 style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">
Visit the <a href="http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/teens/reading.html" target="_blank">Teen</a> section of the website for great suggestions if you're looking for something new to read. </h2>
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Each month, six new books are highlighted on the page. You can also check out award winners such as the Florida Teens Read book or Sunshine State winners.</div>
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At the end of January, the 2013 winners of the <a href="http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/teens/alex.html" target="_blank">Alex Award</a> were announced. Each year, ten adult books are selected for the Alex Award for having a strong appeal for teens.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Melissa W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06168488394932244123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-66696648378502645672012-12-11T12:23:00.002-05:002012-12-13T17:36:15.508-05:00Looking for Adventure?<br />
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After his death at 92, David McLean's unusual will sends his seven grandsons on unique journeys across the world. Read one story or read all seven. <div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Melissa W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06168488394932244123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-75333654927995897832012-11-21T11:28:00.000-05:002012-11-21T11:28:44.249-05:002013 CLSP Teen Video Challenge <br />
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Take part in the national Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)! Create a video promoting Summer Reading at the public library, including your interpretation of the 2013 SLP teen slogan "Beneath the Surface," and you could win $275 and a $125 award for your library.<br />
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Any teen, aged 13 -18, can enter the CSLP "2013 Teen Video Challenge" in the state where they live. Videos can be created individually or as a team. The winning video from Florida will become one of the official Teen PSAs for the National 2013 CSLP Summer Reading Program (CSLP Winning Videos). <br />
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The deadline for entries is February 1, 2013. The application is available <a href="http://www.cslpreads.org/challenge-overview.html">online</a>. For more information visit the <a href="http://www.cslpreads.org/challenge-overview.html">CSLP website</a>. <div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Jen Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00601574643488790607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-81097768782250109202012-11-01T12:57:00.000-05:002012-11-01T12:58:32.622-05:00It was a Graveyard Smash!The Teen Advisory Board at <a href="http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/locations/jbk/">Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library</a> kicked off Teen Read Week with a spooky evening of fun, inspired by classic and contemporary literary horror. <a href="http://host7.evanced.info/hillsborough/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=55038&rts=&disptype=info&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&SignupType=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=10/1/2012&kw=Monster+Mash&df=calendar&EventType=Teens&Lib=ALL&AgeGroup=Teens&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=">Monster Mash</a> drew around 50 teens in their creepiest costumes to enjoy ghoulish games and dance ‘til their feet fell off (literally, of course!)<br />
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• “Best Costume” prize awarded to Tinkerbell<br />
• The Mummy Race won by mummy Wes S. and his wrapping partner Ashleigh S.<br />
• The ghoulishly good snack table, featuring treats like cakepop eyeballs (chocolate cake coated in white chocolate and decorated like eyeballs) and graveyard pudding (chocolate pudding layered with crushed oreos with ladyfingers sticking out like little gravestones).<br />
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Thanks to the Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library for making this night possible!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Jen Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00601574643488790607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-20128358522287547032012-10-05T15:11:00.000-05:002012-10-05T15:11:00.638-05:00Outstanding Teen Volunteers!The <a href="http://host7.evanced.info/hillsborough/evanced/eventcalendar.asp?ag=&et=&kw=teen+advisory+board&dt=mo&mo=5/1/2012&df=calendar&cn=0&private=0&ln=18">Teen Advisory Board</a> makes a tremendous difference at the <a href="http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/locations/jbk/">Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library</a>, and few outstanding members were recently recognized by the <a href="http://www.thpl.org/thpl/board/">Library Board</a> for their dedicated service. On September 27, the Library Board presented a Certificate of Commendation from the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and a pin for Volunteer Excellence to five members of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library T.A.B., recognizing each for completing 100 or more hours of service to the library. <br />
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Stephanie A., Cydney B., Rita M., Clarissa N., and Wes S. have each gone above and beyond in service to the library and its community, not only participating in T.A.B. projects, but also helping with programs for children and adults and volunteering for special projects with staff. <br />
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Ms. Janet and I (and Ms. Annamae too!) are proud of each and every one of them, and we’re thankful to the Library Board for helping express the appreciation that we feel for the support that these special young people have provided to us, our library and our community. Congrats!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Jen Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00601574643488790607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-62486517363935186342012-10-03T14:36:00.001-05:002012-10-03T14:58:29.392-05:00A Hauntingly Good Time!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Are you ready for a ghoulishly good October? The teens at JBK certainly are after last week’s hands-on workshop for teens, Special FX.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>TAB member David F. led this unique and incredibly fun event, sharing tricks of the trade from his favorite hobby, special effects makeup. Almost 20 teens (and a few daring adults) learned the basics to creating burns, bites, gouges and other gruesome makeup effects. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Friends of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library provided plenty of liquid latex, theatrical makeup and fake blood for everyone to get their hands dirty. Now they’ll all be ready for next week’s <a href="http://host7.evanced.info/hillsborough/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=55038&rts=&disptype=info&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&SignupType=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=10/1/2012&df=calendar&EventType=Adult+Program%2C+Art+Exhibit%2C+Book+Discussion%2C+Book+Sale%2C+Cancelled%2C+Children%27s%2C+Family+Program%2C+Friends+of+the+Library%2C+Genealogy%2C+Holiday%2FClosings%2C+Literacy%2C+Small+Business%2C+Spanish%2C+Specialty+Program%2C+Summer+Program%2C+Technology%2C+Teens&Lib=18&AgeGroup=ALL&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=">Monster Mash</a> dance and any other haunted festivities they shamble into!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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The library has free <a href="http://host7.evanced.info/hillsborough/evanced/eventcalendar.asp?ag=Teens&et=Teens&df=calendar&cn=0&private=0&ln=ALL" target="_blank">programs</a> for teens and a ton of great resources for your school projects. <br />
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Whether you enjoy gaming, anime, crafts, movies or books, the library offers programs. Don't see anything for you? Join a TAB group and receive community service hours for volunteering at the library and helping the librarians plan events for teens.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Melissa W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06168488394932244123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-34363249599582753952012-08-03T11:35:00.000-05:002012-08-03T11:35:00.944-05:00Own the Night, Own an iPodIf you want to win an iPod for participating in the HCPLC's summer reading program, you still have two weeks to earn tickets.<br />
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Jessica read <em><a href="http://ipac.hcplc.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1343H12W89E90.8947&menu=search&aspect=subtab317&npp=50&ipp=35&spp=20&profile=jfgstaff&ri=&term=0671532251+&index=ISBNEX&aspect=subtab317&term=&index=CALLDD&term=&index=DOC&term=&index=ISMN&term=&index=BC&term=&index=BIB&x=16&y=10" target="_blank">Forever</a></em> by Judy Blume and highly recommends this book about first love that "ends unexpectedly and leaves you emotionally attached."<br />
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If you are looking for a great series, Jasean recommends the <a href="http://ipac.hcplc.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1344PS809718I.3917&profile=jfgstaff&source=~!horizon&view=subscriptionsummary&uri=full=3100027~!2225087~!40&ri=37&aspect=subtab316&menu=search&ipp=35&spp=20&staffonly=&term=artemis&index=.TW&uindex=&oper=&term=colfer%2C+eoin&index=.AW&uindex=&aspect=subtab316&menu=search&ri=37" target="_blank">Artemis Fowl</a> series. In Jasean's review of the conclusion of the Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer, he says that "the Artemis Fowl series is amazing and had me hanging off my seat."<br />
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Two <a href="http://hcplcteens.blogspot.com/2012/06/book-flip-starts-june-11th.html" target="_blank">Book Flip</a> participants recommend the <a href="http://ipac.hcplc.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1344PS809718I.3917&profile=jfgstaff&uri=link=3100029~!1932642~!3100027~!3100051&aspect=subtab328&menu=search&ri=40&source=~!horizon&term=Skyship+Academy+%3A+the+Pearl+Wars+%2F&index=PALLTI" target="_blank">Skyship Academy: the Pearl Wars </a>by Nick James. According to Garren. "this book was really cool... it was in the future on earth. Earth was destroyed and there are two groups... the skyship people and the unified party." <br />
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Keep reading and reviewing!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Melissa W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06168488394932244123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-34365272953067513452012-07-31T12:25:00.000-05:002012-07-31T12:29:10.373-05:00Flipped book clues at New Tampa RegionalSkyship Academy: The Pearl Wars is back! Find this flipped book next to a biography of the evil mastermind of World World Two.<br />
Nightshade has also returned and is hiding behind a poisonous copy of Fine Gardening Magazine.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>elisa carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05850389208661104443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-79319974785312376332012-07-27T13:05:00.000-05:002012-07-27T13:14:33.795-05:00Midnight Snacks @ JFGOn Tuesday July 31, the John F. Germany Library invites all teens to join us for our Midnight Snacks program. Come by the Auditorium at 2 p.m. to learn how to make s'mores without a campfire or to turn the assorted snacks in your cupboard into a great snack.<br />
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All teen participants will also earn a ticket to enter the Own the Night, Own an iPod drawing.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Melissa W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06168488394932244123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-10725326770886746542012-07-25T12:50:00.002-05:002012-07-26T16:06:30.190-05:00Own the Night Book reviewsLooking for a great book to read before school starts again? It is not too late to earn tickets for the <a href="http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/teens/summer/2012/teens/ownTheNight.html" target="_blank">Own the Night, Own an iPod</a> drawing. <br />
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Destiny earned two tickets for her review of <a href="http://ipac.hcplc.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=F343D3662I625.47577&menu=search&aspect=subtab316&npp=50&ipp=35&spp=20&profile=jfgstaff&ri=2&source=%7E%21horizon&index=.AW&term=selfors%2C+suzanne&aspect=subtab316" target="_blank">Suzanne Selfors</a>' <em>Coffeehouse Angel</em>. In this YA novel, a teen's kindness to a stranger results in the granting of deepest wish. Destiny also recommended Seflors'<br />
novel <em>Saving Juliet</em> about a young actress that finds herself transported to Shakespeare's Verona in time to try to save Juliet and Romeo from their tragic fates. <br />
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Looking for a book with some action? Nick recommends <em><a href="http://ipac.hcplc.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1343Q38R9115B.48418&menu=search&aspect=subtab316&npp=50&ipp=35&spp=20&profile=dial&ri=1&source=%7E%21horizon&index=.GW&term=dangerous+days+of+daniel+x&aspect=subtab316" target="_blank">The Dangerous Days of Daniel X</a></em> by James Patterson. After his parents are killed by an alien, Daniel discovers "awesome powers that make him unstoppable."<br />
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Visit your local library to find one of these great books!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Melissa W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06168488394932244123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-48808833715799140122012-07-13T16:59:00.000-05:002012-07-24T08:56:05.713-05:00Own the Night, Own an iPod Book ReviewsJennifer recommends <em><a href="http://ipac.hcplc.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=13422J6281687.189279&profile=dial&uri=link=3100009~!1734655~!3100001~!3100002&aspect=subtab328&menu=search&ri=8&source=~!horizon&term=Before+I+fall+%2F&index=PALLTI" target="_blank">Before I Fall</a></em> by Lauren Oliver. She gives the book 4.5 stars and says "you don't want to put the book down...you want to know what she'll do to change." In this great read for high schooler readers, Samantha dies in a car crash, but she continues to relive the day of her death until she is able to make a life altering change.<br />
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Each year, a set of books are selected by the Florida Association of Media Educators (FAME) to help high school students find great non-required reading books. This year's <a href="http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/teens/floridaTeenReads.html" target="_blank">Teen Reads</a> include <a href="http://ipac.hcplc.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?menu=search&aspect=power&npp=50&ipp=35&spp=20&profile=dial&ri=&index=.TW&term=THE%20QUEEN%20OF%20WATER&oper=and&x=9&y=10&aspect=power&index=.AW&term=Resau&oper=and&index=.GW&term=&oper=and&index=.SW&term=&sort=" target="_blank">Queen of the Water</a> by Laura Resau. A teen from the Town N' Country library highly recommends this book set in Ecudaor. "Virginia's story will speak to anyone who has ever struggled to find his or her place in the world." It will make you laugh and cry, and ultimately, it will fill you with hope." After she is taken from her small village to be an unpaid servent to a wealthy coupl, Virginia fights to find a place for herself and secretly learns to read and write. Even once she manages to find her freedon, she continues to struggle as "she is caught between two cultures."<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Melissa W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06168488394932244123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-43142154080875680342012-07-06T16:26:00.002-05:002012-07-06T16:26:58.474-05:00Own the Night with Giving Tree Music!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You are invited to a very special summer teen event at <a href="http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/locations/jpl/">Jan Platt Library</a> : a Giving Tree Music Drumming event on Monday, July 9th at 3:30!<br />
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Connect our Global Community through Music! Drumming in a group can spark joy in an individual. <b>We provide the drums; all you need to bring is yourself</b>. Sing, drum, dance and laugh as we explore the magic of community and teamwork. We will learn traditional songs and stories, and how to "talk" to each other with our drums.<br />
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You will also get a ticket for our "<a href="http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/teens/summer/2012/teens/ownTheNight.html">Own the Night Own the IPod</a>" contest.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>John R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12319595071716606848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-35952426193641229872012-07-06T14:49:00.003-05:002012-07-06T14:49:48.466-05:00Own the Night, Own an iPod Book Reviews<span lang="EN"> <div align="left" dir="ltr">
Looking for a great book to read this summer? Julia and Salena recommend <i>The Trouble with Half a Moon</i> by Danette Vigilante. This 2012-13 Sunshine State Reader tells the story of a girl who makes friends with a young boy in her apartment building after the death of her brother. </div>
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Julia also recommends <i>Saint Louis Armstrong Beach</i> by Brenda Woods a novel set at the brink of Hurricane Katrina. Saint is a young musician that must help save his neighbor Miz Moran, his neighbor and his canine best friend Shadow. </div>
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Remember that every time you check out a <a href="http://hcplc.org/hcplc/teens/sunshinereaders.html" target="_blank">Sunshine State</a> or a <a href="http://hcplc.org/hcplc/teens/floridaTeenReads.html" target="_blank">Teen Reads</a> book, your book review earns you three entries into the Own the Night, Own an iPod drawing for an iPod Touch. </div>
</span><span lang="EN"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Melissa W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06168488394932244123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-85302997501431362892012-07-03T14:10:00.000-05:002012-07-03T14:10:08.391-05:00Current Book Flip Clues @ Jan Platt Regional LibraryOne copy of Nightshade was recently returned and hidden with a new clue! <br />
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Here are the current clues! <br />
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<b>There are two copies of Skyship Academy: The Pearl Wars by Nick James hidden at Jan Platt Regional Library. Find one and Book Flip it! Here are the clues: </b><br />
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<li>If the young protagonist Cassrus Stevenson were to write a children’s picture book, where would he put it in the library?</li>
<li>In world ___ II the Japanese bombed _____ Harbor. You might want to learn the real “Pearl War” before reading this one. </li>
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<b>There are two copies of Nightshade by Andrea Cremer hidden at Jan Platt Regional Library. Find one and Book Flip it! Here are the clues: </b><br />
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<li>If you wanted to know what is happening in your town that week/day/month you would look here.</li>
<li>Nightshade is a flower known for its poisonous attributes, however if you didn’t know that, then you would look here. </li>
</ul><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>John R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12319595071716606848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-12904064197733125112012-07-03T10:53:00.001-05:002012-07-03T10:53:13.456-05:00Own the Night, Own an iPod Book Review<span lang="EN"> <div align="left" dir="ltr">
This summer, your reading can earn you an iPod Touch. After you finish a book, fill out an <a href="http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/teens/summer/2012/teens/" target="_blank">Own the Night, Own an iPod</a> book review to receive entries into the end-of-summer drawing. Throughout the summer, we will post reviews to help you find a great book for your next checkout.</div>
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Katherine recommends <i><a href="http://ipac.hcplc.org/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=134P33T1308N5.129074&profile=dial&source=~!horizon&view=subscriptionsummary&uri=full=3100001~!2582668~!0&ri=8&aspect=subtab328&menu=search&ipp=35&spp=20&staffonly=&term=eagle+ninth&index=.TW&uindex=&aspect=subtab328&menu=search&ri=8" target="_blank">The Eagle of the Ninth</a></i> by Rosemary Sutcliff. She describes the writing as "descriptive and realistic." Sutcliff’s historical fiction novel follows the journey of a young Roman officer named Marcus Flavius Aquila as he attempts to discover the whereabouts of his father and the other 4,000 members of the Ninth Legion after they disappeared after passing Hadrian’s Wall in northern Great Britain. Katherine also praises the novel for being "well-researched." In 2011, a movie adaption titled <i>The Eagle</i> starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Bell was released. </div>
</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Melissa W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06168488394932244123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-83605386119163829622012-07-02T15:36:00.001-05:002012-07-02T15:36:39.247-05:00New Book Flip clues at New Tampa Library<br />
One copy of Nightshade was just found and checked out! Soon to be flipped! One copy of Skyship Academy: The Pearl Wars was just found and checked out! Also soon to be flipped. <br />
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There is still a copy of Skyship Academy: The Pearl Wars at New Tampa Library, but it has migrated to a spot next to Fodor's Seattle guidebook.<br />
There is also still a copy of Nightshade at New Tampa Library. It's conducting some research into lycanthropy by studying Gary Jeffrey's <u>Werewolves: Stories of Deadly Shape-Shifters.</u><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>elisa carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05850389208661104443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-27312254876814743042012-06-25T15:29:00.002-05:002012-06-25T15:30:48.389-05:00A new clue for Skyship Academy @ Upper Tampa Bay Library!<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have a<strong> </strong>copy of the novel <strong>Skyship Academy</strong> by Nick James! We have a new clue as to the location of this book. Can you solve it and claim this copy of Skyship Academy?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;">If <span style="color: #ffe599;">you</span> wish <span style="color: #ffe599;">to</span> read <span style="color: #ffe599;">this</span> book, <span style="color: #ffe599;">go</span> gaze <span style="color: #ffe599;">upon</span> the <span style="color: #ffe599;">stars</span> in <span style="color: #ffe599;">Galaxy </span><strong><span style="color: #ffe599;">522</span>. </strong></span></span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17801928377166102676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-92031563653070240102012-06-23T15:36:00.001-05:002012-06-23T15:39:17.332-05:00Current Book Flip Clues @ Jan Platt Regional LibraryOne copy of Nightshade was just found and checked out! Soon to be flipped! Watch this place for the new clue when it comes back. <br />
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One copy of Skyship Academy was returned today and hidden with a new clue! Here are the current clues! <br />
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<b>There are two copies of Skyship Academy: The Pearl Wars by Nick James hidden at Jan Platt Regional Library. Find one and Book Flip it! Here are the clues: </b><br />
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<li>If the young protagonist Cassrus Stevenson were to write a children’s picture book, where would he put it in the library?</li>
<li>In world ___ II the Japanese bombed _____ Harbor. You might want to learn the real “Pearl War” before reading this one. </li>
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<b>There is one copy of Nightshade by Andrea Cremer hidden at Jan Platt Regional Library. Find it and Book Flip it! Here are the clues:</b> <br />
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<li>Nightshade is a flower known for its poisonous attributes, however if you didn’t know that, then you would look here. </li>
</ul><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>John R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12319595071716606848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-29235811213103033302012-06-19T11:56:00.000-05:002012-06-19T11:56:24.661-05:00New Book Flip Clue @ JFG<span lang="EN"> <div align="left" dir="ltr">
A copy of <em>Nightshade</em> was recently returned to the John F. Germany Library and the teen left this clue about it:</div>
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Reader beware, if paranormal is what you seek, then don’t be meek, because guardians of the <i>Nightshade</i> shall be at your feet. </div>
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Looking for <em>Skyship Academy: Pearl Wars</em>? Check out the travel section at JFG to find out more about Seattle and a copy of <span lang="EN"><em>Skyship Academy: Pearl Wars.</em></span></div>
</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Melissa W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06168488394932244123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-56818469955818577582012-06-14T12:00:00.001-05:002012-06-25T15:06:14.657-05:00Book Flip Clues @ Upper Tampa Bay Library<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have two copies of the novel <strong>Nightshade</strong> by Andrea Cremer. Can you solve this clue and find where this supernatural story is located?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A library is found in <em>Upper Tampa Bay</em>, where books can be found in every which way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Amongst the aisles is a tale <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">paranormal</b>, and where it is found can be quite abnormal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Nightshade,</b> by Cremer, a young adult story, can be found hiding at this book depository.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">More than <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">130 </b>pages, Nightshade is a good read. Can you locate the book based on this lead?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have a<strong> </strong>copy of the novel <strong>Skyship Academy</strong> by Nick James! Can you figure out the clue and snag a copy of this book?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Skyship Academy </b>is a tale of a war, a battle for <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">energy </b>not oil or ore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><em>Upper Tampa Bay</em> has the library you seek with this book of a future that seems so bleak. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Aircrafts </b>and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">energy </b>are a common theme. Search for books near <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">six twenty three</b>.</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17801928377166102676noreply@blogger.comUpper Tampa Bay Regional Public Library, 11211 Countryway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33626, USA28.062487 -82.62267428.048475 -82.642415 28.076499000000002 -82.602933000000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-756722720350264832012-06-12T16:51:00.003-05:002012-06-12T16:57:22.801-05:00Current Book Flip Clues @ Jan Platt Regional Library<p><a href="http://hcplcteens.blogspot.com/2012/06/book-flip-starts-june-11th.html">Book Flip</a> Clues @ Jan Platt Regional Library</p>
One copy of Skyship Academy was found today and checked out! Soon to be flipped! Watch this place for the new clue when it comes back. Here are the current clues!
<p><b>There is one copy of Skyship Academy: The Pearl Wars by Nick James hidden at Jan Platt Regional Library. Find it and Book Flip it! Here is the clue:</b>
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<li>In world ___ II the Japanese bombed _____ Harbor. You might want to learn the real “Pearl War” before reading this one.
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<b>There are two copies of Nightshade by Andrea Cremer hidden at Jan Platt Regional Library. Find one and Book Flip it! Here are the clues:
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<li>Nightshade is a flower known for its poisonous attributes, however if you didn’t know that, then you would look here.
<li>The book involves a wolf saving a small boy who is out hiking . . . follow the boy as he finds out more about wolves to find a copy of the book.
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<p><i>These clues were created by the Jan Platt Regional Library Teen Advisory Board</i></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>John R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12319595071716606848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2721091068077354580.post-50296798904549951012012-06-11T16:59:00.002-05:002012-06-11T16:59:16.514-05:00Book Flip Clues @ Port Tampa City Library<p><a href="http://hcplcteens.blogspot.com/2012/06/book-flip-starts-june-11th.html">Book Flip</a> Clues @ Port Tampa City Library</p>
<p><b>There is one copy of Skyship Academy: The Pearl Wars by Nick James hidden at Port Tampa City Library. Find it and Book Flip it! Here is the clue:</b>
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<li>Skyship Academy: Pearl Wars has been spotted in the Maritime Room of the Port Tampa Library</ul>
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<b>There is one copy of Nightshade by Andrea Cremer hidden at Port Tampa City Library. Find it and Book Flip it! Here is the clue:</b>
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<li>Andrea Cremer received her Ph.D. in History. You can find a copy of her book Nightshade in the history section of the Port Tampa Library.
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</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit teens.hcplc.org for more stuff for teens @ the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.</div>John R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12319595071716606848noreply@blogger.com