Teen Services Blog

Sequels on Order for February

Submitted by Teens on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:43

These sequels and series titles are now on order. Click on the book cover to be taken to the catalog record. Then click Request It on the left side of the web page to place a hold on the title.

Balthazar

by Claudia Gray
Read the YA Book Then Watch the DVD

Submitted by Teens on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 10:07

Three DVDs based on young adult novels are now on order. Read the book first and place a hold on the DVD today.
Three New Takes on Classic Fairy Tales

Submitted by Teens on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 10:35

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

In the futuristic take on the Cinderella story, cyborg Cinder becomes involved with Prince Kai.
Carry Out a Good Book: Young Adult Suggestions

Submitted by Teens on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 07:42

Carry Out a Good Book: Winter Reading 2012 begins today. Those in grades 6-12 can register for the teen program. You read three books by February 29 to earn a reusable lunch bag and a chance in our grand prize drawing.

Keeping with our theme, here are some reading suggestions featuring teens who work in restaurants:
New Manga Purchases

Submitted by Teens on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 09:16

The Glenside Public Library is now collecting these manga series.
Updated Jane Austen

Submitted by Teens on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 09:47

In honor of Jane Austen's birthday today, here are some updated Jane Austen stories from the young adult collection.
Sequels on Order for January and Beyond

Submitted by Teens on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 09:30

These young adult sequels and series titles are now on order:

Asylum

by L.J. Smith
Anticipated Young Adult Books of 2012

Submitted by Teens on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 14:15

Last week, I blogged about my favorite young adult books of 2011. This got me thinking about the 2012 young adult novels I cannot wait to read. Here they are in alphabetical order:
Classic Literature Mentioned in Clockwork Prince

Submitted by Teens on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 09:42

Yesterday, I live blogged reading Clockwork Prince. The main characters enjoy reading and mention several classic books that would have been available to people living in Victorian England. Here are six of those books that the Glenside Public Library owns:
Live Blog: Reading Clockwork Prince

Submitted by Teens on Thu, 12/08/2011 - 14:00

Clockwork Angel was one of my favorite books of 2010, and I eagerly awaited the publication of Clockwork Prince. Join me, your Young Adult Librarian, as I read the sequel.