Banned Books Week

It's here! Banned Books Week runs from Sep. 25-Oct. 2. It's sponsored by the American Library Association to celebrate everyone's right to read what they want to read. Intellectual freedom is one of the most important principles of all libraries, so to help support that, we're going to have a banned books display set up in the teen section of our library. Where that section's new books usually are, we'll have a bunch of books set up that have been banned at one point or another in schools or libraries around the country. These books get banned for a variety of reasons, whether it's language, violence, or they're considered "unsuited for the age group." With the display, we'll also have some information about Banned Books Week, and where you can find books on censorship in our library. Some come out and check them out, and stand up for your right to read!

Also, next week we have a teen event: Teen Recycled Chip Bag Pencil Cases. I know that's a long name, but they turn out really cool. It's Monday night, the 27th, at 6 p.m. And you don't just have to use them for pencils. You could keep anything in them - and they'd look much cooler than anything your friends will have at school. :)

Sarah

What is going on CLP!

Hey Guys,

So we have a couple of things coming up that you may be interested in!

First, on Monday Sept 13 at 6:00 pm there is a Teen Advisory Board meeting. If you have any ideas about teen activities or just want to be a part of what is going on, then be sure to join us!! Second, there is a teen activity on Sept 27th at 6:00 pm. The teens will make pencil cases out of recycled chip bags and duck tape! And trust me, they look awesome! Third, Teen Read Week is coming up in October. We have a ton of awesome ideas planned for our BOOKS WITH A BEAT theme this year! There will be movies, CD decorating and FOOD!

Now that The Hunger Games series has come to an end, you might be thinking to yourself: "Hey, what should I read now?!"
Have no fear! We have a list of some books that may interest you if you enjoyed The Hunger Games.

1. The Maze Runner by James Dashner
2. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
3. Gone series by Michael Grant
4. Going Bovine by Libby Bray
5. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
6. Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
7. Unwind by Neal Shusterman

Hope you enjoy!!

JH