Have you read this book?

This Dark Endeavor: the apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein
by Kenneth Oppel

This dark and dramatic gothic tale is set in eighteenth century Geneva Republic. The young Victor Frankenstein, 16 years old, attempts to create the forbidden Elixir of Life that was described in an ancient text found in his family's secret Biblioteka Obscura.

For fans of The Monstrumologist : William James Henry by Richard Yancy or Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

Early Release Day Party

Just a reminder that Friday is the day for some fun at the Library!

Hope to see you there.

Early Release Day Party!

Early Release Day Party!
Noon to 4 pm for grades 6 thru 8

If you find yourself waiting for a ride home, come over to the Library for some fun!
We'll have our gaming center up and running, along with board games and an arts and crafts table.

Record a sixty-second book talk we will post to this blog!

Bring your own snack and have fun!

If you are thinking about coming, please have your parents read over the Library's After School Use policy.

See you there!

Reading Assignments

School is back in session, and with that comes the reading assignments.
First up was Colonial Fiction.

We are left wondering what is next.

Just a reminder that we do have a wide range of genre specific titles for you to check out. Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Suspense and Mystery, and Science Fiction/Fantasy. Call ahead to the Youth Services (883-4723, ext. 6277) and ask us to hold a few titles for you. Or send us a quick email with your request (mrsc@scarborough.lib.me.us) We will have several books waiting for you at the front desk. Easy-peasy.

So, what is the next reading assignment?