The Dominion

Got Text Books?

James Patterson, the best selling author, is helping High School Seniors get money for college text books. If you are interested, or know a college bound student who would like to apply head on over to the official James Patterson website. 

High school students can enter an essay contest: “How has your favorite book inspired you toward what you’d like to do in life?” There will be fifty-six students chosen with the prizes ranging from $250 to $5,000. James Patterson and select members from his ReadKiddoRead.com staff will choose "the most creative thoughts on how books can energize real-life pursuits". The deadline to apply is December 31, 2010 and the winners will be announced nationally on February 1, 2011. Good luck! Let us know if you apply, we'll be rooting for you!

 

Summer Reading at Your Library

We are in the midst of the Summer Reading 2010 for children, teens and adults.  Come join us!  The last day to get a children's reading log is 31st, and the last day to get prizes is August 14th.  See us in the children's department.

Teens and adults go to the Modesto reference desk to enter their completions in a drawing.

Game Day on Saturday

Teens, do you like playing games?  Come to the Modesto Library's Auditorium this Saturday, March 20 from 12-4 p.m.  We will be playing a Dungeons & Dragons adventure, The Lonely Tower, specifically introducing options from the new Player’s Handbook 3. Have fun and enjoy some snacks while learning about tactics and teamwork. Questions? Call 558-7814.  See you there!

Are you a Twilight fan?

Whether you like or love the Twilight series you should come to Modesto Library's Teen Twilight Extravaganza. The event will be on Monday, November 16 at 4 p.m. in the downstairs auditorium. There will be trivia, discussion of all things Twilight, and a chance to win tickets to see the new movie, "New Moon."  And of course, food and drink will be provided.

RSVP to 558-7814.

Anime Day

The library is planning an Anime Day to take place next year.  We've got lots of great ideas, but we're looking for input from teens.  Help us out by taking a survey.

Read like a Rock Star! @ your library

Teens between the ages of 12 and 19 can join our Teen SRC: Read like a Rock Star.
There are two ways to participate:

1.  Pick up a bingo card at your local Stanislaus County Library Branch starting June 1st. Grand Prize Drawing is for an iPod!

2.  Or you can enter our drawing for book store certificates online by writing a review!

Twilight movie

The much anticipated and long awaited Twilight movie is almost here. Friday, November 21 is the magic day when fans of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series get to see Bella and Edward on the big screen.  If your haven't read Twilight or would like to read it again, you can put a hold on it at the library.

Ceres Library Twilight Contest Winners

The Ceres Library had a Teen Twilight Contest for the book "Breaking Dawn" by Stephenie Meyer donated by a friend of the library. Participants had to tell us who their favorite Twilight character was and why.  Twenty+ teens participated in the contest.  The two lucky winners were Michael and Alex!  Congratulations to you and enjoy "Breaking Dawn"!

Teen Events Listserv!

Hey Teens!  Want to be alerted when there are teen events going on in the Library?  Send an email to teens@scfl.lib.ca.us and we'll add you to our new listserv.  We'll let you know when we have Teen Movie Night like last week's, or when we have prizes to hand out!

Teen movie next week

Next week, on Wednesday, August 20, the Modesto Library will be having a teen movie night from 6-8 p.m.  Come see a favorite classic movie!  I can't say the name of the movie, but it's based on a book and there's storybook love, revenge on a six-fingered man, awesome sword-fights, the Pit of Despair and ROUS's.  Inconceivable you say?  As you wish.  There will also be snacks and the opportunity to gives us your opinion about future programs at the library.