Spooky Reads

 



In between pumpkin carving and costume parties, we hope you’re making some time for some very spooooky reads. We think these short story collections let you decide the right amount of spooky, scary, and creepy that you can handle.

If you’re into the classics, you could take out any of our books by Edgar Allen Poe, the master of the horror short story.  For a more modern flair, we have The Restless Dead, edited by Deborah Noyes; Fear: 13 Stories of Suspense and Horror, edited by R.L. Stine; and Darkness Creeping: Twenty Twisted Tales by Neal Shusterman.

So maybe you'll just read a story or two; maybe you'll devour the whole book (Ha! Get it?). Just don't blame us if you can't sleep afterwards, Fraidy Cat.  ;)

Deb B.
CC Library

Fun Fall Food Crafts at CC Library!

FUN FALL FOOD CRAFTS

Chester County Library - Struble Room

October 19, 2012

4:30-6:00 pm

Just in time for Halloween....Come to Chester County Library to learn how to make fun food crafts to eat and take home!  You can take the recipes home, too.

This FREE event is for students in 6th grade and older (no younger siblings, please). Registration is required, and you must register by October 17th.  To register, please email tlc@ccls.org, or sign up in person at the Youth Services Desk at Chester County Library.

Hope to see you there!

Lisa U.
CC Library

Book to Movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

ATTENTION: All Stephen Chbosky fans!  The Perks of Being a Wallflower (published in 1999) has been made into a movie, and the release date is September 21st.  Stars include Logan Lerman (of Percy Jackson fame) as Charlie, a likeable, introverted high school freshman who's trying to fit in; Emma Watson as Sam, Charlie's first love; and Ezra Miller as Patrick, a senior who becomes Charlie's best friend.

Here is a short summary:

This is the story of what it's like to grow up in high school in 1991-92. More intimate than a diary, Charlie's letters are singular and unique, hilarious and devastating. We may not know where he lives. We may not know to whom he is writing. All we know is the world he shares. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it puts him on a strange course through uncharted territory. The world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends. The world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite.

If you go to see this movie, I'd love to hear what you think.  Did the movie follow the book?  Was the cast believable?  Looking forward to this one!

Lisa U.
CC Library

 

NPR's 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels

Ah, lists.....you love them, you hate them....and EVERYONE seems to have at least one to share.  National Public Radio (NPR) asked for favorite young adult novels, and more than 75,000 people responded.  They compiled a Top 100 List, along with a list of the 235 finalists. 

Do you agree with this list?  Would you add or remove any titles?  I'd love to hear what you think!

Lisa U.
CC Library

2012 Teen Summer Reading Club

Summer 2012 has arrived!  This year's theme for Teen Summer Reading Club is Own the Night.  You can sign up for the Summer Reading Club at your local library from now until August.  You can win great prizes, attend cool events and check out good books all summer long!  For more information, call your local library.

The June Teen Library Crew event for Chester County Library is the Brainwash Game Show, hosted by Eric Dasher.  Use your brain power to answer questions about books, pop culture and other trivia.  You can win cool prizes!  This event will be held in the Struble Room at Chester County Library on June 29th from 6:30-8:00 pm.  Registration is required.  To register, you can call 610-280-2632 or email tlc@ccls.org.  Hope you can make it!