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Teen BootCamp 2009

Do you want to rock Microsoft Office? Develop some mad tech skills and learn some cool computer tricks in just 4 days at Teen BootCamp 2009!

Design a CD case for your favorite musical group… whether it’s at the top of the charts or in your own garage. Discover ways to promote your group with custom flyers, mailing lists and business cards. Learn ways to customize your space on the web with some easy html. Plus several more skill-building activities using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, etc) and the internet that can be used to promote your band, your business or to get ahead in school!

Ages: Starting Grades 7-12 in Fall 2009

Dates/Times/Locations:
Mon-Thurs, June 15-18, 1:30-4:30pm at New Tampa Regional Library
Tue-Wed, June 23, 24, 30 & July 1, 3:30-6:30pm at Bloomingdale Regional Library
Mon-Thurs, July 6-9, 1:30-4:30pm at Southshore Regional Library (Ruskin)
Wed-Thurs, July 8, 9, 15, 16, 2:00-5:00pm at Lutz Branch Library
Mon-Thurs, July 27-30, 1:30-4:30pm at Seminole Heights Branch Library
Mon-Thurs, August 3-6, 1:30-4:30pm at Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library (Carrollwood)

This program is FREE, but you've got to sign up in advance because seating is limited. Wanna register? Sign up here.

Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr and ...?

As you probably know Christopher Paolini decided to make the Inheritance Trilogy a Cycle instead. So, a fourth book is underway.

Follow this link to vote for Christopher Paolini as the "Teen Choice" Favorite Author. You can also upload what you think the Fourth Cover Should look like, at Random Buzzers.

Have Fun.

Science!

Do you like science? So do I! In fact, my undergraduate major was in the natural sciences.

Here are some spiffy links about girls and women in science:

Girls Go Tech : Discover the science and math all around us. And find out some nifty careers in math, science, and technology too!

Women's Adventures in Science : Meet 10current women scientists! Travel the timeline of women in science in the 20th and 21rst centuries as well.

4000 Years of Women in Science : Wonder who was the first known woman scientist? Find it out and more in this cool compilation.

Like science museums? Florida has its share:

Museum of Science and Industry : Tampa's own Science Museum, complete with its own IMAX theatre.

Orlando Science Center : Complete with live programs and a science lab where you can perform experiments.

Museum of Science and History : If you like both science and history class, you'll love this Jacksonville museum.

And for those of you thinking about future careers in science:

Cool Careers in Science : Studying taste, watching birds, taking a close look at volcanoes...find out about what these scientists do!

Life Works : Explore life science and medical careers with this site's interactive search engine.

Free Comic Book Day is Tomorrow!

Don't forget to visit one of your local shops to pick up some free comics!

And this year, you can even meet some comic creators at guest appearances in Tampa or Largo!

Celebrate Safe!

Prom Night, Grad Night, and Graduation are some of the most anticipated times in a teen's life. But all the fun and celebration comes with some dangers, too. Check out these tips from the Hillsborough County Criminal Justice Liason to help you stay during these special occasions.

Making Event Plans
• Make sure you have a safe plan for the evening.
• Have a responsible, trusted person available for a safe ride home or in case there is an emergency.
• Discuss your plan with friends and family. Remind each other about responsible decisionmaking and confronting peer pressure.
• Practice and discuss answers you can use to get yourself out of an uncomfortable situation.
• Learn the warning signs for alcohol-poisoning and drug intoxication. Then be prepared to call 9-1-1 for assistance and immediate treatment if a friend exhibits those signs.
• Remember to charge your cell phone.

Getting Ready to Go
• Be sure to have your cell phone with you.
• Be sure to have printed copies of the directions with you.

Getting There and Home Safely
• Know where you are going and drive on well-lit roads. Along the way, pay attention to where
you are.
• After your red light turns green, wait a second before pulling into the intersection.
• Keep an eye on oncoming drivers - impaired drivers tend to drive towards light.
• Make sure your date/driver does not drink any alcohol.
• Keep the radio volume turned down low enough that your driver can concentrate on getting you to and from the fun and festivities.
• If your plans change call your parents and let them know.
• Do not allow anyone in your car or limo that has alcohol, drugs, or weapons. It is dangerous and everyone in the car is at risk.
• Trust your instincts – if you feel threatened, endangered or uncomfortable, call someone and
leave immediately.


And don't forget to HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME!

Live Rock Concert

Place: Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library
Date / Time: May 28, 2009 - 7:00pm

Place: SouthShore Regional Library
Date / Time: June 4th, 2009 - 3:00pm

SouthShore Regional Library & Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library are proud to bring you ENVY. They were the winners of the Hillsborough County Teenage Battle of the Bands contest. ENVY has many local fans in the area so be sure to check out this fantastic rock band.

Maximum Ride in Manga?

James Patterson has been very busy. He's got a new website!

http://www.max-dan-wiz.com/

This site is host for 3 teen book series, Maximum Ride, Daniel X and Witch and Wizard.

It has great hints, tips, and other fun stuff.

You can also get a look at Maximum Ride in Manga (The Angel Experiment), Maximum Ride videos, and read the prologue to Daniel X. There is more stuff but you just got to see for yourself.

Check Out Maximum Ride Books from your library.

Maxiumum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports

Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment

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Maximum Ride: School's out forever

Maximum Ride: Final Warning

Daniel X: Alien Hunter

Dangerous Days of Daniel X

Daniel X: Watch the Skies

These books are available in Paper, CD and Down-loadable Audio.