Want to join a book club?

The library has a teen book club. If you enjoy reading and talking about the books you've read then this is for you. We meet for one hour. Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 26 at 4 pm. We will be talking about the book, The Thief by Megan Turner.


BOOK SUMMARY: "The most powerful advisor to the King of Sounis is the magus. He's not a wizard, he's a scholar, an aging solider, not a thief. When he needs something stolen, he pulls a young thief from the King's prison to do the job for him.

Gen is a thief and proud of it. When his bragging lands him behind bars he has one chance to win his freedom-- journey to a neighboring kingdom with the magus, find a legendary stone called Hamiathes's Gift and steal it.

The magus has plans for his King and his country. Gen has plans of his own.

The Thief is the first book in the Queen's Thief series. Faced paced, the surprise ending will leave you breathless and reaching for the book two, The Queen of Attolia.

Watch the trailer for The Thief.

If you haven't read The Thief, that's okay. Come and talk about a book you've recently read and enjoyed.

For more information contact the Youth Services Department and ask for Mrs. C

883-4723 extention 6278

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?

The Alchemyst by Michael Scott

A book talk written by Sasha.

The Alchemyst
by Michael Scott
Book One in The Secrets of Nicholas Flamel.





15-year-old Sophie Newman and her twin brother Josh are just ordinary people, until the yfind that fact is false. Sophie and Josh possess incredible power, but only Sophie's power is "awakened". Meanwhile, Josh works for Nicholas Flamel, who is actually an Alchemyst. (An alchemyst is a person who practices acient tradition that includes mythological, religious, and spiritual concepts). Nicholas owns an ancient book called, The Codex. His enemy, Dr. John Dee steals the Codex, all but the last page! If Dee gets that last page then the whole world might end! Can Sophie, Josh, Nicholas, along with a warrior maid, Scathach (Scatty) save that from happening?







The Alchemyst is a book anyone can enjoy!

Jade Green by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

The ghost of Jade Green haunts the dark and gloomy home of Judith Sparrow’s Uncle Geoffrey. The townsfolk say that the young Jade cut off her own hand!
Uncle Geoffrey agrees to let penniless orphan Judith Sparrow live with him under one condition: She must NOT bring anything green into the house. Judith thinks that’s a strange rule, but she accepts it. Well, almost. She does bring one green thing in, but it is well hidden. Or so she thought! Could that be the cause of the mysterious happenings? When she hears the clawing and scratching coming from the closet, Judith was very sorry she did not head his warning! Read Jade Green by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor to find out what happens to Judith Sparrow!