Let's Talk About Books: The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan
Love the 39 Clues? Or want to try the popular series?
Here's your chance! If your in grade 5 or 6, come to "Let's Talk About Books" on Wednesday, April 7th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. We'll be discussing The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan
The 39 Clues book series has become one of the most popular choices among many young readers. Find out what all the fuss is about! We'll discuss the book, The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan, as well as learn how to collect the playing cards and use them for an online adventure.
The first 15 to register receive a free copy of the book.
The Hunger Games (Book Discussion)
Have you read The Hunger Games?
The ultimate survival book.
Watch a video description of book 1 in this thrilling trilogy
SOME QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
(1) How does the fact that the tributes are always on camera affect their behavior from the time they are chosen? Does it make it easier or harder for them to accept their fate?
(2) How are the "career tributes" different from the others?
(3) Discuss the ways in which the Gamemakers control the environment and "entertainment" value of the Games.
(4) How does it affect the tributes to know they are being manipulated to make the Games more exciting for the gamblers and viewers?
(5) Does knowing that she is on live TV make Katniss behave differently than she would otherwise?
(6) Why does Katniss ignore Haymitch's advice to head directly away from the Cornucopia? Did she do the right thing to fight for equipment?
(7) What are the most important skills Katniss has for staying alive - her knowledge of nature? - her skill with bow and arrow? - her trapping ability?
(8) Why does Peeta join with the Career Tributes in the beginning of the Games? What does he hope to gain? Why do they accept him when they start hunting as a group?
(9) Why do groups form in the beginning of the games when they know only one of them will be able to survive?
Have any other thoughts? Add more questions to our list! Or suggest titles for other discussions.
Book Discussion: New Moon
There are new book discussions coming up next month!
First, we're discussing The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.
Twelve-year old Percy Jackson has been kicked out of more schools than he can count. Then, he learns that he is being chased by mythological monsters.
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Let's Talk About Books: The Lightning Thief
Tuesday, October 13
5:00pm-6:00pm
Grades 5-6
Main Youth Program Room
Then, we're discussing New Moon by Stephenie Meyer.
When the Cullens, including her beloved Edward, leave Forks rather than risk revealing that they are vampires, it is almost too much for eighteen-year-old Bella to bear. She finds solace in her friend Jacob until he is drawn into a "cult" and changes in terrible ways. Pick up a FREE book at registration.
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Teens Talk Books: New Moon
Thursday, October 15
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 6 - 12
Main Youth Program Room
The Kite Runner Book Discussion!
Celebrate this One Book One Huntington Event in collaboration with Huntington High School: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Huntington High School Seniors have been studying Khaled Hosseini's incredibly popular novel, The Kite Runner, and how the history of Afghanistan is important to our society. They want to share what they've learned with their community!
Join Huntington High School Seniors who will facilitate discussions of the novel with the assistance of Youth & Parent Services librarians.
Discussions of the novel will be held...
April 17th, 24th, and 30th, 2009
7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Main Youth Program Room
OPEN TO ALL!
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
For more information call 427-5165 ext. 231
One Book - One Community Event
View a sample performance!
The American Place Theatre's Literature To Life production of
THE KITE RUNNER by Khaled Hosseini
Friday, April 3, 2009
7:00 - 8:00 PM
HMT137
Main Auditorium
Teen and Adults
Huntington High School Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors have been studying Khaled Hosseini's incredibly popular novel THE KITE RUNNER, and how the history of Afghanistan is important to our society. They want to share what they've learned with the community!
Join them by experiencing a theatrical adaption of the novel by American Place Theatre's Literature To Life program at the Huntington Public Library on Friday, April 3 at 7:00 PM.
Then, later in April, Huntington High School Seniors will facilitate discussions of the novel with the assistance of Youth & Parent Services Librarians. Exact dates and times to be announced.
Literature To Life, The American Place Theatre's performance-based literacy program, presents a professionally staged verbatim adaptation of THE KITE RUNNER by Kahled Hosseini. This dramatic performance will bring to life the strong themes and characters of Amir and Hassan in Hosseini's "Stunning debut novel." A pre and post performance discussion facilitated by a teaching artist will complete this visual literary experience.
This is a must for anyone who has been captivated by this powerful story.
Sarah Beth Durst's Visit & the Anime/Manga Club!
Sarah Beth Durst is coming for an author visit next month! Be sure to get in on the action!
Tuesday, February 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 5-10
Village Youth Program Room
Long ago, fairy-tale characters escaped their stories and entered the real world. Twelve-year-old Julie, Rapunzel's daughter, lives with the consequences. Find out how when you read Into the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst. Recieve a FREE copy at registration! You can register for this right now.
And next month you can register for Sarah Beth Durst's visit!
Tuesday, February 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 5-8
Village Youth Program Room
Once you've discussed the book, you can meet Long Island author, Sarah Beth Durst! Ms. Durst will speak about her award-winning novels, Into the Wild, and the sequal, Out of the Wild, while discussing the writing process. All are welcome and registration is preferred, beginning on Monday, February 2.
Mondays (January 26, February 23, and March 30)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 6-12
@ the Station Branch
OR
Thursdays (January 15, February 19, and March 12)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grades 6-12
@ the Village Branch.
More on Twilight! (Book Discussion)
It's been almost a month since we've had our Twilight book discussion, but (now that our blog is up and running) here are a few more questions to consider:
1) Since Edward is attracted to Bella by her exceptionally strong smell, do you think that his love for her is less important since it is not based on character?
2) Did Stephenie Meyer's portrayal of vampires appeal to you or do you prefer the more traditional view (coffins, bats, garlic, etc.)?
Also, a week from today (Friday, November 21, 2008) Twilight will be hitting the movie theaters full force. Who's planning on seeing the movie?
ttyl (Book Discussion)
Teen Book Discussion Start Time: 4:30 PM Grades 7 - 12.
ttyl by Lauren Myacle is written in "instant message" format about the day-to-day experiences, feelings, and plans of three friends as they begin tenth grade.
Receive a free book at registration. Register beginning Monday October 1, 2007.
Read the book already? Let us know what you thought. Who is your favorite character, SnowAngel, mad maddie, or zoegirl. :)
