teens @ daniel boone regional library

Top Ranted/Raved Books for Summer 2010

DBRLTeen — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:00:20 +0000

As part of this summer’s teen reading challenge, we asked participants to submit at least three reviews about the books they loved…. and loathed. The final tally shows that we received over 200 book rants and raves! Below is a list of this summer’s favorite titles and authors.

Top Raved Titles for Summer 2010:

Gone by Michael Grant
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
Storm Warning by Linda Sue Park
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Uglies by Scott Westerfled

Top Raved Authors for Summer 2010:

Sept 10 Deadline for October SAT Exam

DBRLTeen — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:08 +0000

Be sure to register online by Friday, September 10 if you plan to take the October 9 SAT exam. If you would like to know more about testing costs, locations, and resources to help you prepare, check out our new section, SAT/ACT Prep. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to our blog updates for regular email reminders of upcoming SAT and ACT registration deadlines!

Keys to the Demon Prison by Brandon Mull

DBRLTeen — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:00:53 +0000

Rating: 4 Stars

Review: It has a lot of action. It’s one of those books that is really hard to put down. I loved it, and the other books in the Fablehaven series.

-Hannah J.

Mockingjay Monday: Fall Program Preview

DBRLTeen — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:00:01 +0000

Today is the last post in our Mockingjay Monday series. Thanks goes out to all those who have shared in the excitement of this new release and participated in our free book giveaway! Stay tuned to DBRLTeen for future polls, drawings, and other goodness. And, if you had fun following our blog the last few weeks, you’ll appreciate this sneak preview of this fall’s exclusive Hunger Games programs:

“The Hunger Games” Gathering
Monday, October 18
Columbia Public Library
Registration begins Monday, October 4

“The Hunger Games” Teen Book Discussion
Thursday, October 21
Southern Boone County Public Library
Registration begins Monday, October 4

Homework Question o’ the Month

DBRLTeen — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:46 +0000

Question: I’m doing a report on the planet Jupiter. I need to know how big the Red Spot is and include pictures of it. Where can I get this kind of information?

Answer: The library provides cardholders with free access to AccessScience. This online database provides 8,500 articles, 15,000 illustrations and graphics, and 110,000+ definitions on all types of science-related topics. To log-on, all you need is your library card number.

To learn about Jupiter’s Red Spot, simply do a keyword search for “Jupiter.” You’ll not only read out about the most famous storm in the solar system, but you’ll get information and graphics on everything from Jupiter’s atomosphere to its moons.

The Silent Boy by Lois Lowry

DBRLTeen — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:00:24 +0000

Rating: 4 Stars (Awesomeness in its purest state.)

Review: This is a great book about a little girl who is rich and growing up in the city. Her maid has a brother who is mentally challenged, but the girl becomes his friend and he changes her life forever. The ending is very shocking and sad, but I loved this book!

-Brianna T.

Scorpia Rising Preview

DBRLTeen — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:00:15 +0000

Anthony Horowitz, author of the Alex Rider series, is only two chapters away from finishing his ninth and final installment, Scorpia Rising. On his blog, Mr. Horowitz writes, “Scorpia Rising starts in the British Museum in London. Then it moves to a place called the Siwa Oasis in Egypt, in the middle of the Sahara desert, where we meet Kalid Aziz Al-Kazim who is without doubt the nastiest villain I’ve ever created. He worked for Saddam Hussein when he was fourteen. He graduated to Al Qaeda. Now he’s in business for himself. There are actually three villains in this book. One of them is what you might call an old friend – brought back by popular demand. The other is a teacher at an international school in Cairo which is where Alex is sent after an assassin in London tries to…but I mustn’t give too much away.”

Terrier by Tamora Pierce

DBRLTeen — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:00:48 +0000

Rating: 4 Stars

Review: The story, characters, and descriptions are fantastic. It is a really good story for anyone who likes magic, adventure, strong females, or talking cats. I personally liked Beka Cooper better than both Twilight and Harry Potter combined. It is a great book and Tamora Pierce is a super writer.

-Laura

Mockingjay Mondays: Book Giveaway Winners Announced

DBRLTeen — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:00:42 +0000

DBRLTeen is proud to announce the following winners of the Mockingjay Giveaway:

Cara H. of Callaway County, Aaron N. of Callaway County, and Laura R. of Boone County!

Stay tuned next week for our final Mockingay Monday as we preview the exciting Hunger Games programs planned for this fall!

SAT/ACT Test Prep Resources @ DBRLTeen

DBRLTeen — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:00:25 +0000

Do you have questions about the SAT or ACT exam? Well, DBRLTeen has answers. We have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for these college entrance exams.

How much does the SAT or ACT exam cost?
Where are the testing centers in Boone and Callaway counties?
What are the deadlines to register for the SAT or ACT exam?
And most importantly: How can I prepare for these strenuous tests?

These and more questions are answered under our new section called “SAT/ACT Prep.” You’ll find a permanent link to this new resource in the black menu bar near the top of the page. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to our blog updates for regular reminders of upcoming SAT and ACT registration deadlines!