Book Trailer Extravaganza!

Choices isn't ending, but the school year is! Let's celebrate by making book trailers for your favorite books you've read this year. What is a book trailer you ask? Well, it is a kind of mini-movie that publishers make to create buzz and interest in new books or to keep spreading the word about an already popular book.

You remember reading Divergent at the beginning of the year, right? Here is it's official book trailer:



And just to show you that you can make one too, here is a fan made trailer for Divergent:


We will have our expert librarians on hand to help out, but what you make is up to you!

We will meet at the computers in the Teen Room on Thursday, June 6th.

Schedule of events:
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Create your trailers.
5:00pm - 6:00pm: Pizza and drinks for all.
6:00pm - 7:00pm: Move to the Teenatorium to view all of the book trailers.

Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets

James Whitman is a poetry-loving high school student with a couple of problems: an abusive father, an ineffectual mother, a crush on a popular girl, a beloved sister who has been kicked out of the house. All of this adds up to a life plagued by anxiety and depression. But he keeps his head above water with the help of Derek, a popular guy who is still a loyal friend, Walt Whitman's belief in the good of all people, and Dr. Bird, an imaginary shrink who happens to be a pigeon.

Join us to discover how James learns to love himself in spite of the shadows in his life.

On the 1st Thursday of each month in Teen Study Room 3 at 3:00 pm. 

Snacks and drinks provided for all!

The Fault in Our Stars

Hazel is a teen dependent on cancer fighting drugs that have kept her alive for the last two years, no one is sure how much longer she has to live. When she meets a fellow cancer survivor, Augustus, at a support group, life takes a turn for the better. Their new relationship is plagued by the constant threat of remission and eventual death. Will Hazel overcome her fear of leaving those she loves behind? What will it take for Gus to convince Hazel some things are worth the pain?

Join us to discuss all the ways fear or pain can prevent us from taking the risks that make life worth living.

On the 1st Thursday of each month in Teen Study Room 3 at 3:00 pm. 

Snacks and drinks provided for all!

My Life Next Door or Stay at Home?

Love must be in the air because you voted to read My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick this week. Not just a modern update of the Romeo and Juliet story of star-crossed love, this story also boasts some political intrigue. Let us know if you think Sam made the right choice in the end.


Join us to discuss the excitement of first love and loyalty to family at all costs.

On the 1st Thursday of each month in Teen Study Room 3 at 3:00 pm. 

Snacks and drinks provided for all!

13 Reasons Why You Should Join Choices

  

Why should you join Choices?

1) We read awesome books that you get to vote on! This week we are reading Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. The story follows how Clay Jensen deals with the suicide of his classmate and crush Hannah Baker. She has left cassette tapes detailing all of the reasons why she committed suicide, and Clay is on them.

2) You get to talk about what you liked about the story.

3) Or you can tell us what you didn't like about the book. 

4) Haven't read the book? Come anyway and we'll try to convince you it's worth reading.

5) Snacks and drinks will be provided!

6) A fun place to hang out with your friends.

7) Or a great place to meet new friends. 

8) This is a club just for teens, no parents are kids allowed.

9) The snacks are free for all!

10) You can be as loud as you want. Spirited debates are fun.

11) You will be respected by everyone, this is a no-insult zone.

12) You can win a free copy of the book we read each week.

13) Did I mention there will be snacks? 

Join us to discuss the confusion of high school and how the choices we make each day affect others.

On the 1st Thursday of each month in Teen Study Room 3 at 3:00 pm. 


  

Choose to Read Divergent

What: A chance to talk about the books you WANT to read instead of the books you HAVE to read.
When: Thursday January 3rd 2013  @ 3:00pm
Where: Teen Study Room 3
Who: Anyone between the ages of 13-19
The Book: Divergent by Veronica Roth

Pizza and drinks will be provided for all.

Make the choice, come see what it’s all about!

If you’ve already read it, great!



If you haven’t, now is your chance.



If you forget, come anyway and find out why you should.