January Book of the Month

Tiger Moon, by Antonia Michaelis

Tiger Moon tells the story of young Farhad, who mounts a sacred white tiger intending to rescue the god Krishna's daughter from a demon king. Interwoven within the plot are other stories, one involving a young girl who has been married off to an older man and who fears that when he discovers she is not a virgin, he will kill her. Rich in Indian history and culture and adept at including the complicated and diverse religious environment of India (Hindu gods, Islamic mosques and the Bodhi tree are all called upon), Tiger Moon is a historical and cultural epic that will not soon be forgotten.

Teen Radio Show Episode 2

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December Book of the Month

Mexican Whiteboy, by Matt de la Pena

16-year-old biracial Danny feels like an outsider wherever he goes; at his wealthy private school he's ignored because he's Mexican and at his Mexican's father's home where he's staying for the summer, he feels out of place because he's half-white. Even his only love, baseball, is struggling. But as Danny slowly finds that the void in his life is being filled, he also discovers secrets about his family and insight into his ball game. The baseball scenes are vividly depicted and this story will please with most readers, even those who don't consider themselves sports fans. Most importantly, Mexican Whiteboy will be especially resonate with biracial readers.

Drop-In Teen Gaming

Spend part of your lazy Winter Break here at the library with some friends, snacks and video games. Take advantage of the library's Nintendo Wii, Guitar Hero II, board games, and more!
Sunday, December 28, 2 pm - 4 pm

Parent/Teen Cooking Demo

Grades 6 - 12: Bring your parents in out of the cold and learn to make some easy wintertime soups that will impress your friends and warm you up! Presenter and cooking enthusiast Maggie Shea will demo 2-3 hearty soups.
Wednesay, December 10, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm



Maggie's Food Blog

Parent/Teen Cooking Demo