Deciding Between the ACT or SAT?

Take Kaplan's ACT/SAT combo test on Saturday, September 12th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This combo test includes a condensed version of both the SAT and ACT. Then come back to the Library on Tuesday, September 15th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. for your results and ACT vs SAT workshop. In this workhop you will learn more about the differences between the two tests and how to think about deciding which test to take.

You can register for this class by:

• signing up at the Information/Reference desk
• calling the Library at 714-826-4100 ext.125
• enrolling at kaptest.com/practicetest

Game Maker Workshop

Do you want to learn how to make your own computer games? Then this workshop is for you. In this workshop you will be using downloadable Game Maker 7.0 software to get you started building your own great games in no time. Game Maker allows you to make exciting computer games, without the need to write a single line of code. Using easy to learn drag-and-drop actions, you can create professional looking games within very little time. This workshop is on Saturday, August 29th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Library's Board Room upstairs. Each participant will have the use of a laptop to create his/her game. There is a limit of 21 attendees so make sure to pre-register at the Library's Information/Reference Desk.

Great Summer Reads

Check out these book lists for some great reading this summer:

Fantasy
http://www.buenaparklibrary.org/blogteens/Teen%20Fantasy.pdf

Mysteries and Thrillers
http://www.buenaparklibrary.org/blogteens/Teen%20Mystery%20Thrillers.pdf

Science Fiction
http://www.buenaparklibrary.org/blogteens/Science%20Fiction.pdf

Realistic Fiction
http://www.buenaparklibrary.org/blogteens/Realistic%20Fiction%202.pdf

Humorous
http://www.buenaparklibrary.org/blogteens/Humerous%20Books%20for%20Teens.pdf

Award Winners
http://www.buenaparklibrary.org/blogteens/Cal%20Young%20Reader.pdf

Books for the College Bound
http://www.buenaparklibrary.org/blogteens/Books%20for%20the%20College%20Bound.pdf

Teen Top Teen Nominations
http://www.buenaparklibrary.org/blogteens/TEEN%20top%20ten%20nomination%20list%202009.pdf

If You Liked Twilight
http://www.buenaparklibrary.org/blogteens/If%20you%20liked%20twilight.pdf

Grand Slam--Summer Reading Club

Grand Slam, the summer reading club for teens, kicks off on Friday, June 19th at 2:00 in the Library's community room. At the kick-off celebration, you will sign-up for the summer reading club, hear about all of the special events planned during the summer, enjoy food, have your caricature drawn by Dave Boatman, play Wii games such as Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Guitar Hero.
There will be a variety of video and board game tournaments all summer long. Make sure to pick up a calendar of events and sign-up for the summer reading club on June 19th.

Wintergirls: April's Book Discussion Group Selection

On April 25th at 11:00 a.m. the Teen Book Discussion group will be discussing Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson. It is the story of eighteen-year-old Lia as she struggles with anorexia. The book is told in Lia's own words as diary entries. If you are planning on coming to the book discussion, please have the book read prior to the meeting.

Healthy Snacks Workshop

You will discover that healthy foods don't have to be boring and can taste good too in this workshop on nutritious snacks at the library on Saturday, April 11th from 2:00-3:30 in the auditorium. In this workshop you will make and eat a healthy snack that is guaranteed to be something tasty and sweet. You will also be taking home some great tasting snack recipies. Come and learn how to feed your brain and muscles for peek performance in the classroom or on the field.

Guitar Hero World Tour Tournament

The Library held a Guitar Hero World Tour Tournament on Saturday, February 28th. The OC Register made of video of this event.