Teen Game Night - winter schedule

Winter 2009 Schedule:

Mondays from 5:00-7:00 p.m. (we listened to you and are going back to starting at 5:00 p.m.!)

January 12th & January 26th
February 9th & February 23rd.
March 9th & March 23rd

Corvallis Main Meeting Room

All teens, ages 12-18 are invited. No registration required.

Xbox360, PS2, and Wii games provided. Featuring Halo 3, Guitar Hero 3, Rock Band, Wii Sports, Dance Dance Revolution and others.

Call (541) 766-6794 for more information. See you there!

New Series from Author of Vampire Diaries

Volumes 1 & 2 of Night World have just been ordered. Night World is the new series by L.J. Smith, the author of Vampire Diaries.

The Night World isn’t a place. It’s the world of vampires, witches, and shapeshifters who live in the human world - by their own rules. And the first two rules of the Night World are simple: 1) Never tell any human about its existence, and 2) Never fall in love with a human.

Spunky, sassy Poppy has always been in the best of health. Until today, when she discovers that she has a rare disease, and only weeks to live. James, her best friend, and the coolest boy at school, is confronted with a frightening decision. He can make Poppy a vampire like him, or he can let her die. But telling Poppy about the Night World is almost as dangerous as letting her die of a human disease, for he’s broken both of the Night World’s rules, and fallen in love with her.

Mary-Lynnette, seventeen, loves to watch the stars from her Oregon backyard. Then one day, she thinks she’s witnessed a murder through her telescope. She’s wrong: it’s only three vampire sisters burying their mysteriously-killed aunt. Mary-Lynnette, by the laws of the Night World, must become kin to the sisters or be sentenced to death: a sentence that seems to be sealed when their brother Ash appears. Gorgeous, lazy Ash has never dreamed that he could fall in love with a human, but it seems that Mary-Lynnette doesn’t want him on any terms because of his lurid vampire past. Can a now-repentant Ash convince Mary-Lynnette to let him atone for his former sins and be his soulmate?

Watch New Episodes of Naruto Online

Viz Media has just announced:

Beginning on January 15th the latest episode of the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN (English-subtitled) animated series will be available for free viewing on the ultimate destination for anything NARUTO – the official NARUTO website, www.naruto.com, within days of its original airdate in Japan. A new English-subtitled episode will be added every Thursday thereafter.


On January 2nd, VIZ Media will also debut, for free, 8 uncut, English-subtitled episodes from the beginning of the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN series on www.Naruto.com. Each Friday thereafter there will be an additional 8 uncut, English-subtitled episodes added on Naruto.com until the series eventually catches up to the current third season of the hit program. Also, coming this week, an exclusive sneak peek of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN (English-subtitled) debuting on Naruto.com.

Cool New Books

The Dangerous Days of Daniel X by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge
Fifteen year old Daniel has followed in his parents' footsteps as the Alien Hunter, exterminating beings on The List of Alien Outlaws on Terra Firma, but when he faces his first of the top ten outlaws, the very existence Earth and another planet are at stake.


Ghostgirl by Tanya Hurley
After dying, high school senior Charlotte Usher is as invisible to nearly everyone as she always felt, but despite what she learns in a sort of alternative high school for dead teens, she clings to life while seeking a way to go to the Fall Ball with the boy of her dreams.


Guardian by Julius Lester
In a time and place without moral conscience, fourteen-year-old Ansel knows what is right and what is true. But it is dangerous to choose honesty, and so he chooses silence. Now an innocent man is dead, and Ansel feels the burden of his decision. He must also bear the pain of losing a friend, his family, and the love of a lifetime.


Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit by Nahoko Uehashi
The wandering warrior Balsa is hired to protect Prince Chagum from both a mysterious monster and the prince's father, the Mikado.


Smiles To Go by Jerry Spinelli
Will Tuppence's life has always been ruled by science and common sense but in ninth grade, shaken up by the discovery that protons decay, he begins to see the entire world differently and gains new perspective on his relationships with his little sister and two closest friends.



Ways to Live Forever by Sally Nichols
Eleven-year-old Sam McQueen, who has leukemia, writes a book during the last three months of his life, in which he tells about what he would like to accomplish, how he feels, and things that have happened to him.


What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell
In 1947, with her jovial stepfather Joe back from the war and family life returning to normal, teenage Evie, smitten by the handsome young ex-GI who seems to have a secret hold on Joe, finds herself caught in a complicated web of lies whose devastating outcome change her life and that of her family forever.

New Graphic Novels Coming Soon!

The following titles have just been ordered - place your holds today!


Astonishing X-Men #4: Unstoppable
Strap yourselves in, folks! It's Joss Whedon and John Cassaday's final arc on Astonishing X-Men! After the shocking and brain-smashing events of recent issues, the X-Men are off to protect the Earth from its destruction at the hands of the Breakworld. And when it's all over, nothing will ever be the same!


Cat-Eyed Boy #1
Cat-Eyed Boy is a half-human, half-monster child who mostly resembles a human, and therefore cannot live in the demon world. He lives hidden in the shadows of the human world, hated by both demons and humans. But wherever he goes, awful events occur. Humans interact with demons, but for the most part the humans that appear to act more evil than the monsters. Cat-Eyed Boy acts like Trickster, saving the innocent and helping the wicked receive the punishment that fate metes out.


Courtney Crumrin and the Fire Thief's Tale
Uncle Aloysius and Courtney are off to Romania for the first installment of the pair's European vacation! But even with the rich and mystic history of Eastern Europe, there's no way Courtney ever could have expected what she and her uncle will find in the Land of Roma!


Elfquest: The Grand Quest - volumes 1, 2, & 3
The thrilling first chapter in the legendary fantasy saga, Elfquest: The Grand Quest chronicles the early adventures of a peaceful tribe of elven hunters and their crusade to discover their true heritage. Living on a prehistoric world, the Wolfrider clan of elves suddenly find their lives destroyed when a band of primitive humans attack and pilter their village in a misguided attempt at revenge. Now, with the humans savagely hunting them, the elves embark on a desperate journey of deadly confrontations, shocking discoveries, and improbable alliances.


Eternals by Neil Gaiman
Check this out - a new comic from the author of Sandman! You are thousands of years old. You have amazing powers. You have watched civilizations rise and fall. So why does no one remember any of this?


JLA: The Hypothetical Woman
The Justice League of America is caught in a harrowing situation after being sent by the United Nations Security Council to intervene in a South American nation ruled by an iron-fisted dictator. But General Tuzik has an ace up his sleeve: The Hypothetical Woman, a mysterious being who enables Tuzik to create his own evil version of the JLA.


JLA: World Without a Justice League
In the wake of a scandal in which the JLA tampered with the minds of their foes, Batman has dissolved the team. But that doesn't change the need for heroes and with innocent citizens targeted for death, an obsessed Green Arrow desperately attempts to hold the team together. When the adventure ends, the JLA may never unite again!


Shazam: Power of Hope
A tale of a super-hero using his powers in the most human of ways, to instill hope in the hearts of children. When Billy Batson, Captain Marvel's adolescent alter ego, receives a letter from a terminally ill boy in the City's Children Hospital, he decides to spend a few days in the ward. A true kid at heart, Captain Marvel tries to shed some light in the children's lives by taking them on flying escapades and amazing them with stories of his exploits.

Pick for the Snowy Week

Let it Snow: Three Holiday Romances by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle (Speak, 2008) "Sparkling white snowdrifts, beautiful presents wrapped in ribbons, and multicolored lights glittering in the night through the falling snow. A Christmas Eve snowstorm transforms one small town into a romantic haven, the kind you see only in movies. Well, kinda. After all, a cold and wet hike from a stranded train through the middle of nowhere would not normally end with a delicious kiss from a charming stranger. And no one would think that a trip to the Waffle House through four feet of snow would lead to love with an old friend. Or that the way back to true love begins with a painfully early morning shift at Starbucks. Thanks to three of today’s bestselling teen authors—John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle—the magic of the holidays shines on these hilarious and charming interconnected tales of love, romance, and breathtaking kisses." - From Amazon.com


For more awesomeness by these authors, check out:

Paper Towns by John Green (Dutton Books, 2008) One month before graduating from his Central Florida high school, Quentin "Q" Jacobsen basks in the predictable boringness of his life until the beautiful and exciting Margo Roth Spiegelman, Q's neighbor and classmate, takes him on a midnight adventure and then mysteriously disappears. Highly recommended for fans of hyperintellectual, witty characters in writing. Will make you laugh, make you ponder life and how well you can really know someone...and possibly make you want to read Walt Whitman, too.

l8r, g8r by Lauren Myracle (Amulet Books, 2007) Throughout their senior year in high school, Zoe, Maddie, and Angela continue to share "instant messages" with one another about their day-to-day experiences as they consider college, the importance of prom, and the inevitable end of their inseparable trio. Sequel to ttfn and ttyl.

Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson (Point, 2008)

Fifteen-year-old Scarlett Marvin is stuck in New York City for the summer working at her quirky family's historic hotel, but her brother's attractive new friend and a seasonal guest who offers her an intriguing and challenging writing project improve her outlook.

Interview with House of Night Authors

Are you a House of Night fan? Don't miss Love Vampires' interview with mother and daughter authors P.C. and Kristin Cast.

Want more? Check out the House of Night web site with all its cool extras!

New Star Wars Graphic Novels

These have just been ordered - place your holds today to read them first!



Clone Wars Adventures #10


Star Wars: Dark Times #1: The Path to Nowhere


Star Wars Rebellion #2: The Ahakista Gambit


Star Wars Rebellion #3: Small Victories

Cool New Vampire, Horror & Supernatural Books

The Devouring by Simon Holt
The existence of Vours, supernatural creatures who feast on fear and attack on the eve of the winter solstice, becomes a terrifying reality for fifteen-year-old Reggie when she begins to suspect that her timid younger brother might be one of their victims.


Love Is Hell by Melissa Marr, Scott Westerfeld, Justine Larbalestier, Gabrielle Zevin & Laurie Faria Stolarz
In five original stories, some of today's hottest authors, including Melissa Marr and Scott Westerfeld, explore the world of love gone supernaturally wrong . . .



Generation Dead by Daniel Waters
When dead teenagers who have come back to life start showing up at her high school, Phoebe, a goth girl, becomes interested in the phenomenon, and when she starts dating a "living impaired" boy, they encounter prejudice, fear, and hatred.


Need by Carrie Jones
Depressed after the death of her stepfather, high school junior Zara goes to live with her grandmother in a small Maine town, where new friends tell Zara the strange man she keeps seeing may be a pixie king, and that only "were" creatures can stop him from taking souls.


Ninth Grade Slays by Heather Brewer
While half-vampire Vlad, his best friend Henry, and Henry's cousin Joss make their way through their freshman year at Bathory High, a hired vampire slayer seeks to destroy Vlad.


Pretty Monsters: Stories by Kelly Link
Through the lens of Link’s vivid imagination, nothing is what it seems, and everything deserves a second look. From the multiple award-winning “The Faery Handbag,” in which a teenager’s grandmother carries an entire village (or is it a man-eating dog?) in her handbag, to the near-future of “The Surfer,” whose narrator (a soccer-playing skeptic) waits with a planeload of refugees for the aliens to arrive.

Check Out Our Teen Audiobooks

Did you know we have audiobooks for Teens? Stop by and find something good to take home!


Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Pulled in one direction by her intense passion for vampire Edward Cullen, and in another by her profound connection with werewolf Jacob Black, Ellen Swan has endured a tumultuous year of temptation, loss, and strife to reach the utimate turning point. She must choose to either join the dark but seductive world of immortals or pursue a fully human life. This is the thread from which the fate of two tribes hangs.


Brisingr by Christopher Paolini
Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.


The Dead and The Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer
After a meteor hits the moon and sets off a series of horrific climate changes, seventeen-year-old Alex Morales must take care of his sisters alone in the chaos of New York City.


The Kingdom on the Waves (Octavian Nothing #2) by M.T. Anderson
The adventure continues! Dr. Trefusis accompanies Octavian as he flees to Boston, which is occupied by British forces. When Lord Dunmore offers freedom to slaves in return for their service against the revolution, will Octavian be tempted to join?


Runemarks by Joanne Harris
Maddy Smith, who bears the mysterious mark of a rune on her hand, learns that she is destined to join the gods of Norse mythology and play a role in the fate of the world.



The Sky Inside by Clare Dunkle
Martin lives in a domed suburb. Every year a new generation of children arrives on a conveyor belt to meet their parents. But when a man arrives to take a group of children away including Martins sister Cassie, he decides to find out what is beyond the dome and why his sister was taken away.


Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith
When multiple murders in Austin, Texas, threaten the grand re-opening of her family's vampire-themed restaurant, seventeen-year-old, orphaned Quincie worries that her best friend-turned-love interest, Keiren, a werewolf-in-training, may be the prime suspect.


The Year Nick McGowan Came to Stay by Rebecca Sparrow
In her final year of high school in 1989, Australian teenager Rachel has her world turned upside down when the most popular (and disturbed) boy in school comes to live with her family for a semester.

Manga Series Update

Looking for the latest volume in your favorite manga series? The following titles have just been ordered - place your holds today to read them first!


D. Gray-Man #11


Dr. Slump #8


Kekkaishi #8


La Corda D'Oro #7


Moon Phase #12


Musashi #13


Naruto #33


Ouran High School Host Club #s 9, 10, & 11


School Rumble #11


Skip Beat #15


Tsubasa #19

awesome jobs: get inspired!

In Their Shoes: Extraordinary Women Describe Their Amazing Careers by Deborah Reber

So, what's your plan? If you're needing some inspiration for the future, check out In Their Shoes to hear the stories of amazing women with equally amazing careers. Interviews with a forensic scientist, sheriff, screenwriter, video game programmer, librarian, teacher, engineer, business executive, environmentalist, biologist, museum curator, publicist, yoga instructor, stylist, photographer, magazine editor, architect and many more give you the lowdown on how they got there, what to expect, what their day looks like (even how long they spend online, sitting, public speaking, etc.), and how to find out more information. More than 200 jobs are represented in this book for amazing girls and young women like you!

New Short Story Collections

Baseball Crazy
How magical is the experience of attending your very first baseball game and hearing the crack of the bat resound throughout the stadium? What’s more terrifying than being out in left field praying the ball doesn’t come your way? Who better are the friends you make while playing out on that diamond? Here are ten fictional stories that celebrate all aspects of the game of baseball. Baseball Crazy is a diverse collection that will hit a home run with all fans of the sport, from the most loyal old-timers to the newest rookies. Batter up!


Cowboy Stories
From stampeding cattle to steadfast sheriffs, there is something irresistible about a good cowboy story. Cowboys are the quintessential American heroes and their exploits have inspired some of the greatest American writers to craft some of their finest work. In this roundup of the most thrilling, action-packed cowboy tales, you'll find adventure, courage, and suspense, and you'll sample the work of such masters as Louis L'Amour, O. Henry, Elmore Leonard, Annie Proulx, and Dorothy M. Johnson.


Coyote Road
Trickster characters have long been a staple of folk literature - and are a natural choice for acclaimed editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling’s latest “mythic” anthology. The Coyote Road features a remarkable range of authors, including Holly Black, Charles de Lint, Ellen Klages, and Kelly Link, each with his or her unique look at a trickster character. Charles Vess’s remarkable decorations highlight the stories. The Coyote Road is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary fantastic fiction.


Full House
Is there any greater thrill than staring down your opponent across the poker table, waiting for the card that will make or break your hand? Acclaimed YA novelist Pete Hautman would know - he’s been a poker fanatic for thirty years. And with poker now an international TV phenomenon, the time seems right for an anthology about this most exciting game. From a contest that pits a hapless teen against his girlfriend’s redneck family, to a midnight game with the Devil, to an Internet poker scheme gone horribly wrong, the stories here brilliantly reveal how poker can both irrevocably affect and eerily imitate teenage life.


Owning It: Stories About Teens With Disabilities
Chris Crutcher takes us on a wild ride through the mind of a teen with ADD, while David Lubar’s protagonist gets a sobering lesson from his friends. In Gail Giles’s tale, Brad can’t help barking at his classmates but finds understanding when he gives a comical (and informative) presentation to his entire school. And Robert Lipsyte introduces us to an elite task force whose number-one enemy is cancer. Whether their disabilities are physical or psychological, the subjects of these powerful short stories — written by ten outstanding young adult authors — meet every day with wit, intelligence, and courage.


The Restless Dead: Ten Original Stories of the Supernatural
Enter the murky world of the undead. From a beyond-the-grave stalker to prankster devil worshippers, from a childish ghost of the future to a vampire lover with bloody ties to the past, the characters in these ten original stories will send shivers down your spine. Why do we fear the undead? Find out in this spooky companion volume to Gothic! Ten Original Dark Tales, and enjoy another graveyard walk in the company of ten contemporary masters of horror and suspense.


Shining On: 11 Star Authors' Illuminating Stories
In this thoughtful and engaging collection, 11 acclaimed authors explore the highs and lows of growing up and shining on in the face of obstacles. A parent's departure, a sister's illness, a cheerleader's breakup, a family's secrets . . . these stories sensitively capture the challenges - and triumphs - of finding the way to a bright tomorrow. Featuring powerful stories by Lois Lowry, Meg Rosoff, Meg Cabot, Melvin Burgess, Sue Limb, and more . . . .


The Starry Rift: Tales of New Tomorrows: An Anthology of Original Science Fiction
Truly successful science fiction does two things: it gives credible glimpses into the future while entertaining the reader. With this in mind, noted anthologist Jonathan Strahan who is also the reviews editor of "Locus" magazine asked sixteen of todays most inventive, compelling writers to look past the horizon of the present day. Neil Gaiman ("Anansi Boys"), Kelly Link ("Magic for Beginners"), Garth Nix (the Abhorsen Trilogy), Scott Westerfeld ("Uglies; Pretties; Specials") and their colleagues have crafted a dazzling range of stories. Whether on spaceships, in suburbia, or in simulated gaming worlds, whether about cloning, battle tactics, or corporate politics, the stories of "The Starry Rift" will give every reader something to consider. This original anthology is crucial reading for those who want to see where the future and the future of science fiction is headed.


Up All Night: A Short Story Collection
A brush with the supernatural? A rock concert? A reunion? A poolside revelation? The need to know what's up? The confessions of a friend? The dream of escape? A sick pet? An English assignment? The rear-window view of a murder next door? The search for the mother you never met? What keeps you up all night? Presents five short stories about teens who stay up all night, written by award-winning authors.

Teen Animanga Club: Kamichama Karin

This month's manga is Kamichama Karin by Koge Donbo

The next meeting of the Teen Animanga Club is on Tuesday, January 6th, from 4 to 5:30pm in the Youth Activity Room at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Join us to discuss manga, win prizes in a trivia contest, watch anime, and eat snacks.

Book summary: Karin is an average girl . . . at best. She's not good at sports and gets terrible grades. On top of all that, her parents are dead and her beloved cat Shi-chan just died, too. She is miserable . . . but everything is about to change. Little does Karin know that her mother's ring has the power to make her a goddess!

A limited number of copies of this book will be provided by the library and can be picked up at the Youth Services Reference Desk.

This event is for teens ages 12-18.

Call (541) 766-6794 for more information.

Teen Animanga Club meets on Tuesday 12/2

The next meeting of the Teen Animanga Club is on Tuesday, December 2nd, from 4 to 5:30pm in the Youth Activity Room at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library.

Join us to discuss manga, win prizes in a trivia contest, watch anime Moon Phase : Phase 3, and eat snacks. You'll also be able to preview a new manga - the title will be announced at the meeting.

Anime summary: A vision of grace and beauty trapped within the ancient walls of a forgotten castle, awaiting the one who will set her free. The young vampire Hazuki has found herself a new life: Kouhei's. Enchanted not by any supernatural wiles, but rather by her internal grace and charm, the photographer's family has grown quite protective of their new charge.

As the dark forces of Count Kinkel stretch across nations to draw Hazuki back into their dire embrace, the Mido clan risk life and limb to save the petite fanged. But mystery leads to enigma and deception flies think in the night sky. The truth could be one that none dare to face. When the master is foresworn, so shall be the servant.

This event is for teens ages 12-18.

Call (541) 766-6794 for more information.