Fall TV, New Vamps, Glee

I was thinking I’d be hearing a lot from people about the new vampire TV show based on The Vampire Diaries book series by L. J. Smith, but I’ve not heard a peep. Do those of you who like Twilight and other supernatural series like it?

What I have been hearing about is Glee, the new musical show. Are any of you watching it? If so, what do you think? I know some of you are in show choirs, so I’m very curious to hear your thoughts. I don’t think this one is based on a book.

Are there any other shows you like or that you’re eagerly awaiting?

Mari
(Who is looking forward to NCIS.)

Your Anagram Name

Type your name into this generator to have the letters rearranged into your best anagram name.  I am Hot Junk Trashy Crab.  Who are you?

Anagram Name Generator

Cool site for tweens

Karen from the Hessen Cassel Library found this new interactive site for tweens.  Check it out at: It’s My Life.

Whatever

I’m feeling a little “Whatever” today.  So here you go.  “United States of Whatever” by Liam Lynch.

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What songs should we buy?

The listening stations in the teen living room at Main Library are working now. You may borrow our iPod or bring in your own iPod and plug it in. Stop and the desk and we’ll explain how that works.

And, what songs do you think we should buy for our iPod? –Mari

The Mythical Black Squirrel

This post is for Billy who claims to have seen black squirrels in his yard.  I told him he was a liar and there was no such thing as a black squirrel.  Even after I looked it up and found that there indeed may be black squirrels in Indiana, I continued to insist they were mythical creatures.  Like Bigfoot and Nessie.  Why?  Because I like messing with Billy.

Then I came across this article today on Scienceray.  I think it may be time to give in and admit Billy might be right.  What do you say?  Have you seen black squirrels in Fort Wayne?

Creepy Abandoned Places In Europe

Check out this article with great photos on 20 abandoned places and buildings in Europe on WebUrbanist.

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Edward and friends

And no, you can’t have him.

Mari

For Lord of the Rings fans

The other day I found a Legolas poster (like the one at left but door-size) and thought “We should give this away on the blog.”

So, if you’d like a chance to win it, just answer the questions below. I’ll put the name of everyone who submits good answers into a hat and will draw a winner on May 7th. Pick up of the poster will be at Main Library. Only people in grades 6-12 are eligible.

Question 1: What makes the Lord of the Rings series special to you?
Question 2: What other books would you recommend to LOTR fans and why?

–Mari

Flashback Friday: 90s Music Quiz

Here are the first lines of some songs of of the 1990s. If you know the artist and title of the song–no search engines, please–put your answers in the comments. We’ll cross off the first lines as you guess them correctly.

1. Saying I love you/Is not the words I want to hear from you
2. A lonely mother gazing out of her window
3. Son, she said, have I got a little story for you
4. You and me/We used to be together
5. There used to be a graying tower alone on the sea.
6. Sell the kids for food/Weather changes moods
7. And I’d give up forever to touch you
8. So close, no matter how far/Couldn’t be much more from the heart
9. I don’t want another heartbreak/I don’t need another turn to cry
10. You say I only hear what I want to
11. I heard you crying loud,/all the way across town
12. It’s been three weeks since you’ve been looking for your friend
13. Sorry I’ve never told you all I wanted to say
14. Yo, I’ll tell you what I want, what I really really want
15. Sometimes I feel/Like I dont have a partner

Good luck!–Mari