Today is the first day to enter your short film into our Get Reel! Teen Film Contest. Check out the guidelines and print out an entry form here.
Teen Film Contest
Today is the first day to enter your short film into our Get Reel! Teen Film Contest. Check out the guidelines and print out an entry form here.
Brisingr Midnight Release Party
Join us at the McHenry Borders on Friday, Sept 19 @ 10 pm as we countdown to the release of Brisingr. Test your Inheritance Cycle knowledge with trivia and Quotes Contests.
Locker Crafts
There is still time to register for our Locker Crafts program on Thurs., 8/14 at 2pm. Design your own dry erase board and magnets to personalize your locker this year. Click on the Events Calendar to register or call us at 815.385.0036.
Breaking Dawn Midnight Release Party!
Join Us on Friday, August 1st at the Border's in McHenry for a Breaking Dawn Midnight Release Party. The party will start at 9:30 pm and events include: Breaking Dawn Bingo, Twilight Trivia, Biggest Bite Contest and Costume or Twilight T-shirt Contest.
Anime Review Board
Anime Fan? Join our Anime Review Board on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month @ 7:30 pm. Members preview new additions to the library's Anime Collection and upcoming release sneak peaks.
Summer Reading Last Day
Just a Reminder that the last day to turn in your logs for the Summer Reading Program is Thurs., 7/17 by 9 p.m. This is your last chance to get entered to win the Digital Camera Package.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
There is still space in the Super Smash Bros. Brawl on
Friday, 7/11 @ 2pm. Ages 12-18
To register call the library at 815.385.0036 or register online!
Breaking Dawn Cover Art
In more news about the Twilight Series. The cover art for the 4th book Breaking Dawn has been released.
More New Books
We have gotten even more new books in the Teen Area. Come to the library to check them out or put them on hold in the library's catalog.
Poetry*Palooza 2008
The last day for Poetry*Palooza entries is Monday, April 7th at the library.
See the contest rules for more information.
Spinebreakers
The Spinebreaker Book Discussion Group is meeting Weds., April 23rd at
4:15 pm to discuss "The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl" by Barry Lyga. Come to the library to register for the group and pick up a copy of the book.
The Lightning Thief
Big fan of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" Series?Well the 4th book,The Battle of the Labyrinth, is due out on May 6th. Go to Rick's site to read about the new book and check out the video of him reading the first chapter.
Looking Glass Wars
Fans of the Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor
can create a mash-up at the
for a chance to win prizes.
Entries are due by 5/6/2008. See the website for more details.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Movie
Can't get enough of Harry?
It has just been announced that the movie for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" will be a two part movie released in 2010 and 2011.
Read the news at Entertainment Weekly or from MuggleNet
Author Blogfest
Do you love:
"Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld,
The "Private" Series by Kate Brian,
The "Au Pairs" and "Blue Blood" Novels of Melissa de la Cruz,
or "Airborn" by Kenneth Oppel?
Here is your chance to talk to these authors and over 120 more teen authors at the Pulse Blogfest from now until March 27.
Abe Winner Announced!
It's official! Twilight by Stephenie Meyer is the 2008 Abraham Lincoln Illinois High School Book Award Winner.
New Book in Twilight Series
Stephenie Meyer has announced the release date for the 4th book in the Twilight Series. Breaking Dawn will be released on August 2, 2008. Check out Stephenie's website for more details. Place a hold now through the library's catalog!
Hip-Hop Writing Contest
Essence Magazine and the Berklee College of Music is holding a contest for Hip-Hop
songwriters. Check out the website for more information about the contest.
songwriters. Check out the website for more information about the contest.
New Books
Check out some of the new books we recieved. Place a hold on a title that interests you by going to our catalog.
Books Into Movies
Check out who's playing the characters in your favorite books that are soon to be on the big screen.
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Twilight
Cirque du Freak
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Twilight
Cirque du Freak
Grammy Awards
Did you watch the Grammy Awards last night?
Check out the Grammy website for a list of winners and view some highlights from the show!
Check out the Grammy website for a list of winners and view some highlights from the show!
Teens Read
Teens Read Book Discussion Group Meets Tues., Feb 19. The book we will be discussing is Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson. Register online on our Events Calendar.
