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Programs are open to teens in grade 6 & up unless otherwise indicated. You can look at all programs and sign up on our online calendar.

Thursday, April 1 | first Thursday of every month

Chicks with Sticks Teen Book Club

3:00-4:00 p.m.    AV Room

This month's selection: The Alchemyst by Michael Scott

Summary: While working at pleasant but mundane summer jobs in San Francisco, fifteen-year-old twins, Sophie and Josh, suddenly find themselves caught up in the deadly, centuries-old struggle between rival alchemists, Nicholas Flamel and John Dee, over the possession of an ancient and powerful book holding the secret formulas for alchemy and everlasting life.      

Bring your current knitting project and join us for snacks and discussion. Beginning knitters and new members welcome! Copies are available on the teen display.

Tuesday, April 13 | second Tuesday of every month

Animanga Club

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Keyes Meeting Room

Hang out and discuss your favorite anime or manga series, participate in related games and activities, and create sketches of your favorite characters to share.

Friday, March 19 | third Friday of every month

Teen Writing Club

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Conference Room

Share your stories, poetry, and critiques, hang out, and live the writer's life.






The Flume: NH Teen Reader's Choice Award

The Flume: NH Teen Reader's Choice Award was created in 2005 in response to a New Hampshire teen's request to have a book award geared towards high school students. Each year teens nominate titles, published within the last two years, they think deserve to be recognized. Librarians narrow the group of titles to a list of 13 and teens then vote for the winning title from the list of 13. Click here for a list of 2010 nominees and start reading today!

 

Isinglass Teen Read Award

The Isinglass Teen Read book award was begun in Barrington, NH in 2001 as collaboration between the public library and the middle school library. In 2005 the award became a state-wide reading experience. Each year 7th and 8th grade students are asked for suggestions of books they feel are great. The ITR committee members read the suggested books and select the top twenty books which then form next years list. Each April students in grades 7 and 8 vote for their favorite book from the current years list. The winner is announced in May. Contact your school librarian to vote.
2009 Flume Award Winner:
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
2009 Runner-Up
Crank by Ellen Hopkins		 2009 Isinglass Teen Read Award Winner: Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonneblick