Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

I have finished reading the 7th Potter book and I loved it! It you want to post your comments about the series, book 7, or anything else related to Harry Potter this is the blog for you.

PLEASE NOTE: We will discuss the entire book including the ending, so if you don't want to know yet, stop here.

Week 7 Winner

Congratualtions to Hannah K. who won a YNK insulated travel mug perfect for long rides in the car, reading out on the deck, being with friends poolside or just hanging out.

Keep reading!

Harry Potter Party

What a fun night! Fifteen teens enjoyed a potions class, divination (tea leaf reading), spells class, wand duels, Harry Potter Jeopardy and watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on the big screen. We served Cockroach Clusters, Troll Toenails and Toe Jam, Bertie Botts Beans, Acid Pops, Butter Beer and Dragon Snot. A great time was had by all. My favorite spell cast during the wand duel was "a temporary two hour slumber" translated from the Latin. Hello - that's a nap!

Congratulations to Teressa B. who won a copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at the midnight drawing. Other winners include Collin P. for best costume who won a copy of "Magical Worlds of Harry Potter" and Gryffindor House (Austin M., Elizabeth K., Teressa B., Craig M.) who each won $5 gift cards from Borders.

CSI: Fact or Fiction? Guest Speaker

Next Wednesday, July 25 @ 2:00 p.m., Barb Martin from the Oakland County Sheriff's Forensics Unit will speak about what really goes on in a murder investigation, how science solves mysteries, and she will answer your questions about forensic investigations. Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to hear it for yourself.

To register for this program visit the Adult Reference Desk, go to www.brandonlibrary.org, or call the library at 248-627-1461.

Week 6 Winner

Congratulations to Kevin L. - he's on his way to A&W to redeem his gift certificate. We have six more weeks of Summer Reading Program and that means six more prizes! Keep reading and turning in your slips.

Mystery Readers Club

Next Thursday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m., the Mystery Readers Club will meet to discuss what happens to Nick and Allie's souls in "Everlost" by Neal Shusterman. We will also be enjoying "ghost food", so read the book and join us.

Questions? Call the Adult Reference Desk at 248-627-1461.

Week 5 Winner

Congratulations to Jarrett B. on winning two Frosty Boy gift certificates! If you have not signed up for the Summer Reading Program, it's not too late. You have until July 31 to sign up.

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Week 4 Winner

Congratulations to Alex W. on winning the $25.00 Shell Gas Gift Card! Alex just signed up last week, so if you haven't signed up yet it's not too late. Visit the Adult Reference Desk and ask for a registration packet. But hurry, the deadline to register and be eligible to attend the Case Closed Party is July 31, 2007.

Dewey's Devil of a Scavenger Hunt

Congratulations to Josh H. and Aaron M.! They each won a copy of "The World Almanac Book of Records" for successfully finding the most correct answers to the scavenger hunt. It was not easy, as Ben put everyone through the paces using the online public access catalog (OPAC) and common sense. Participants had to look up titles and authors, locate population data, unravel mysteries involving Norse gods, and know who is Lady Bird before knowing who and how she is related to a famous American person. Anyone else know who Lady Bird is?

Week 3 Winner!

Congratulations to Juanita M.! She has won four concession coupons to the Oxford 7 theatre just for reading her favorite books. How easy is that? If you haven't signed up yet, stop by the Adult Reference Desk at the Brandon Township Public Library, get registered, and start winning. YNK - you could be the next winner!

Mystery Readers Club

A reminder that the Mystery Readers Club will meet tomorrow, June 21 at 2:00 p.m., to discuss "Acceleration" by Graham McNamee while enjoying "employee discount" ice cream sundaes.

Next month we will discuss "Everlost" by Neal Shusterman on Thursday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m. Be sure to put your copy on hold. The kids in Everlost can't eat unless it's ghost food. What ghost food will we enjoy while talking about "Everlost"? YNK - unless you join us!

Week 2 Winner

Again, congratulations to Shannon H. for winning two gift certificates to Frosty Boy! I assure you there are many (32 to date) teens who have registered for the Summer Reading Program. Shannon is having good karma, and you can too, by signing up for our Teen Summer Reading Program! YNK - you could be the next winner!

Week 1 Winner

Congratulations to Shannon H. for winning a $5.00 gift certificate to A&W. Keep reading Shannon!

If you haven't signed up for the Teen Summer Reading Program, it's not too late! Stop by the Brandon Library Adult Reference Desk for information.

Teen Summer Reading Program

Coming soon...Teen Summer Reading Program. Wooo Hooo! This year's theme is "YNK - You Never Know" filled with mystery, suspense, the unknown. We've had a ton of support from the community in prize donations - A&W, Shell, Mind Games, Oxford 7, and more. Come check out the new books and some old favorites.

The kick off date is June 4, so be sure to get to the library and sign up. You can't win a prize ($100 Best Buy gift card, $25 gas cards) unless you sign up. Remember, you can read what you want.

June 4 is Kick-off! See you at the library.

Meet Your Daemon

I just found out my daemon is a tiger named Sergius and I couldn't be prouder. I like to think he wanders the earth watching my back as I trudge through the day skirting on the edge of disaster. How cool is that?

The Golden Compass book by Philip Pullman is going to be released as a movie this December. Go to www.goldencompassmovie.com to meet your daemon. You will have to click on the rabbit to the right of the screen and then answer 20 questions.

I'm taking the book home to read (I confess I haven't read it, yet) and I'll let you know what I think of it.

If you meet your daemon, let us know by posting it on this blog.

Hope Closet Phone Number

Hope Closet's phone number is 248-347-1309, if you want to contact them to set up an appointment to get a prom dress. You can also send them an email: hopecloset@yahoo.com.

If you get a dress, please post your experience and describe your dress here. We'd love to hear all about it!

New Manga Titles!

We have new Manga titles! Stop by the Teen Collection and check out Fruits Basket, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Naruto! They have been flying off the shelf. Also, we continue to get the newest editions of your old favorites, like Bleach. Are there other Manga titles you'd like the library to purchase? Come to the Anime/Manga Club meeting this Friday, April 13 and let us know which are your favorites.

If you have already read the new titles listed above, what do you think of them?

Michigan Youth Theater

Michigan Youth Theater will be performing The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde at the Old Town Hall, 480 Mill Street, Ortonville, MI on Friday, May 11 at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 12 at 1:00 and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 13 at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person, or $5 per person for a group of 10 or more. Their web address is www.michiganyouththeater.org.

April is Poetry Month

Have you read any good poetry lately? Have you written any good (or bad) poetry lately? Stop by the Teen Room for our poetry display and information on poetry contests. You could win prizes and be published.

Harry Potter Wizard Challenge

Today I tried the Harry Potter Wizard Challenge at Scholastic's website. I only got a 4, but I'm also just reading book 4. If you want to try it and practice for BTPL's Harry Potter Lock-In Party trivia contest, go to www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/challenge/index.htm. Good Luck!

White Dwarf Magazine

White Dwarf Magazine is now at BTPL! It's located in the YA room with the other YA magazines. We have one copy that can circulate and a newer one that can't. Keep watching for new issues each month!

Did you know Warhammer 40k has a librarian warrior? It comes with psychic abilities - we know all and see all. How cool is that? The official name is Psykana Librarius. See the March 2007 edition, page 76.

Gaming Lock-In Applause

Gracias, kudos, thank you!

I want to thank Ben, Tonja, and Steve for staying late at the library (past midnight and our bedtimes) on Friday, March 16 to supervise our first ever lock-in. What a blast! We had 29 teens arrive with their game faces on (one in a sprightly leprechaun outfit) to play Warhammer 40k, DDR, on line games, board games, and cards. We had pizza and pop to munch on and I believe a good time was had by all.

Do you want another lock-in? What kind of lock-in?

Warhammer 40k League Play!

The Brandon Township Public Library will be hosting Warhammer 40k League Play this Saturday, March 31, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Bring your armies and prepare to do battle! Contact Ben Peterson at 248-627-1461 or bpeterson@brandonlibrary.org for more information.

Hope Closet

Thank you, Brandon and Ortonville communities, for your generous support of Hope Closet. Over 70 dresses, plus shoes and purses, were donated to provide girls an opportunity to attend prom who might otherwise not be able to afford it. The Brandon Library is no longer accepting donations. Contact Hope Closet to donate at this time.

Hope Closet's Prom Boutique will be held April 14 - April 21, 2007, by appointment only, at Royal Oak First United Methodist Church, 320 W. Seventh St., Royal Oak, MI. The church is located at the corner of Seventh and Lafayette in downtown Royal Oak. You must contact Hope Closet and set an appointment time. Walk-ins will not be accommodated. Contact Hope Closet at www.hopecloset@yahoo.com. Bring your high school I.D. or current high school report card. You DO NOT have to show proof of financial need.

I hope all girls in this blogsphere who want to attend prom will be able to.

Rock on! and have a safe prom season.

Jeanette - class of '81, prom held at the Detroit Renaissance Center

Mother/Daughter Book Club

Brandon Township Public Library would like to begin a Mother/Daughter Book Club. If you are interested, please let us know by posting a blog here. I have some titles in mind already, and I'd like to hear your suggestions.