Best books of 2012

Here is a compilation of some year end "best of" lists for teen books. Check them out and see if you can add any titles to your "to read" pile!

• Barnes & Noble: Best Teen Books of 2012 
• Goodreads Choice Awards: YA Fantasy & Science Fiction
• Goodreads Choice Awards: YA Fiction
• Kirkus Book Reviews: Best Teen Books of 2012
• Publishers Weekly: Best Books of 2012: Children's Fiction
• School Library Journal: Best Books 2012 (scroll down to Fiction for teen books) 
• YALSA: Teens' Top Ten (voted on by teens across the country)

Winter break programs at the library

Here are some fun activities to do over the rest of your winter break. They all meet on the lower level in the Meeting Room:

Competitive Gaming
Thursday, December 27 at 6 pm

Play fighting games on PS3, XBOX 360, or Wii.

Anime Club
Saturday, December 29 at 2:30 pm

Discuss manga and anime, hang out with friends, and make your own buttons!

Recycled Crafts
Wednesday, January 2 at 2 pm

Transform paper towel rolls into colorful winter critters -- owls, racoons, squirrels, foxes, or other animals of your choice! I hope to post some examples later this week.

If you plan to attend, please click on the links to register.