A Night in Panem: Hunger Games Movie Anticipation Party @ CLP Main

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have probably heard of the ultra popular “Hunger Games” series by Suzanne Collins and upcoming film release.  If you haven’t read the books yet, then get thee to the library this very instant and pick up a copy!  Everyone and their mother and their mother’s mother seems [...]

Hunger Games: Katniss Madness!

After finally reading the Hunger Games a few weeks ago, I am totally hooked! With the release of the Hunger Games movie on March 23nd, this blog post is a guide to all the wonderful Hunger Games related titles and upcoming library events! First, it is not too late to read the book. And don’t forget the Hunger [...]

Winter Break Boredom.

Happy Winter Break! It is now December 23rd and winter break has just begun. Once all the eating and gift giving subsides you will definitely be looking for some free or low-cost fun! Here are my top five suggestions! 1. Visit your local library for a free program! You can make a winter bracelet at Hazelwood or a party hat at [...]

Take our poll: Do you like Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss?

It was announced today that actress Jennifer Lawrence has been cast as Katniss Everdeen in the super-very-exciting Hunger Games movie! What do you think of Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone) as Katniss? (polls)

Director Battle Royale: Sweet 16

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main’s Film & Audio Department has begun their annual “March Madness” competition. But instead of voting on college basketball teams, you vote on the best movie directors of all time! If you’re really into films, you should check it out. And if you’re not, but you’d like to know more, stop by Film [...]

Dance Fever

This Sunday I went to see Step Up 3D, and I have to say that it has all the elements that I require in a great summer movie. 1. No distracting plot. 2. Lots of energy without resorting to blowing things up… 3. Except for my MIND, of course.  The dancing was a little mind [...]

What Would You Suggest for Teens on Glee?

I don’t know if I qualify as a bona fide Gleek because I haven’t watched every episode and I slept through the finale this week (Please, please don’t tell me what happened.) Still I thought it would be fun to make some library suggestions  to the characters, based on their interests and attitudes: Rachel Two [...]

The Academy Awards

My father raised me to be a movie lover.  I have been watching the Oscar telecast since I was a teenager. I love the fashions, the film clips, and best of all, the acceptance speeches. My list of the highlights: Mo’Nique’s award for Best Supporting Actress and her memorable acceptance speech. Sandra Bullock’s award for [...]

Fabulous Films for You

A month ago I promised to to send you a link to the Fabulous Films for Young Adults list that my American Library Association committee compiled.  I’m sorry it’s taken me so long but you can access  our fabulous suggestions for films about rebellion vs. conformity here. Being part of this committee is a lot [...]

See You Wednesday

guys and gals, I’m rushing to the airport and Boston to go The American Library Association Convention in Boston. Although that may not sound exciting to you, it’s a big deal to me. Especially because I’m working with a committee of other teen librarians to come up with a list of films you’ll like about [...]