http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/youth/teentopix Book Topics and Teen Programs at Madison Public Library Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:52:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It was a "bloody" good time at two Twilight-themed costume parties celebrating the upcoming November release of the "New Moon" movie. Teens joined other vampire fans for movie clips, trivia, food, and more. Winner sof "Best Costume" took home 4 tickets for the upcoming release of "New Moon," and the ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/youth/teentopix/index.php/2009/10/23/twilight-fans-reveled/ This year, teens are encouraged to experience something out of this world, expand their horizons, and Read Beyond Reality for Teen Read Week 2009, occurring October 18 - 24 at the Madison Public Library. The Library has scheduled a number of programs for teens in grades 6 through 12 to ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/youth/teentopix/index.php/2009/10/16/read-beyond-reality-teen-read-week-is-october-18-24/ The votes for the 2009 Favoreads and Teen's Choice Awards have been counted, and here are this year's winners! Favoreads Awards: 1st Place: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal by Jeff Kinney 2nd Place: Year of the Dog by Grace Lin 3rd Place: Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City by Kirsten Miller Teen's ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/youth/teentopix/index.php/2009/10/16/favoreads-and-teens-choice-award-winners/ Wednesday, September 30 was Higher Education Day in Wisconsin, highlighting the importance of young people planning for their educational futures, and providing access to resources about educational options and financial aid. Middle schoolers and teens have the chance to add to their college savings with an essay contest, open to ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/youth/teentopix/index.php/2009/10/03/get-creative-about-college-and-win-a-scholarship/ Author Libba Bray (A Great and Terrible Beauty and The Sweet Far Thing) has a new book coming out this month.  Going Bovine is coming to your neighborhood library soon.  Have a look at Libba's You Tube interview about this book. http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/youth/teentopix/index.php/2009/09/03/going-bovine/ All the votes are in and here are this year's winners. 1st Place: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal, by Jeff Kinney 2nd Place: Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment, by James Patterson 3rd Place: Notes from the Midnight Driver, by Jordan Sonnenblick You can find these books at your public library.  Madison ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/youth/teentopix/index.php/2009/08/29/teens-choice-awards-winners/ Get ready for digital downloads! On Thursday, July 2, the Madison Public Library will be hosting the Digital Bookmobile, an immersive download experience inside a 74-foot, high-tech trailer, at the Lakeview Branch Library. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., readers of all ages are invited to engage in digital downloading ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/youth/teentopix/index.php/2009/06/25/the-digital-bookmobile-is-coming-to-madison/ Beat the heat, enjoy something good to eat, and have some fun this summer at lunchtime activities at community centers around the city! On the East side, the Goodman Community Center, located at 149 Waubesa Street, offers free meals and events for kids five days a week. Kids under 18 ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/youth/teentopix/index.php/2009/06/24/free-meals-and-fun-at-madison-community-centers/ KnowHow2GoWisconsin, a statewide public service campaign that aims to educate middle and high school students ­ primarily low-income and those who are the first in their families to pursue higher education, is looking for college students to become precollege Ambassadors. Ambassadors are expected to give KnowHow2GO presentations in a variety of ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/youth/teentopix/index.php/2009/06/10/become-an-ambassador-for-knowhow2gowisconsin/ Ever wanted to know more about the Internet, social networks, or cell phones? The Madison Police Department is pleased to announce free classes on Internet Safety, Text Messaging, MySpace, and Facebook. Classes will be held at various locations in Madison. Dates, times and locations will be announced soon. Registration is required ... http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/youth/teentopix/index.php/2009/05/28/madison-police-department-to-offer-technology-classes/