Notes from Jen... Our newsletter naming contest is still going on! We've had some fabulous entries, but we want more. Help us think of a witty, unique, descriptive, and original name for this email newsletter for teens. Send your ideas to: teens@fvrl.org. Did I mention there are PRIZES? Do you have something to say? Don't keep it inside, share your words with others! Entries are being accepted for the library's annual Poetry Slam for teens. The Poetry Slam will be held on April 9th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Wy'East Middle School. Submit your entry form to any branch library or via email to teens@fvrl.org by April 4th. Space is limited to the first 25 entries. Chris Crutcher, award winning YA author! Chris Crutcher is coming to Three Creeks Community Library on April 30th at 7:00 p.m. Come listen to what he has to say about his books, being an author, and more. All attendees may enter a raffle at the event to win one of his books. A reception with the author and refreshments will follow his presentation. Check out some of Chris Crutcher's books! Need Entertainment? Watch these Book Trailers. In celebration of Teen Tech Week, library YAAB groups made book trailers. Check 'em out! Created by Woodland Library's YAAB group Created by Three Creeks Library's YAAB group Created by Cascade Park Library's YAAB group Created by Vancouver Library's YAAB group

What's Going On? Featured Events Anime-zing Woodland April 17, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Teen Movie Night April 17 6 p.m. Washougal Henna Workshop April 17, 7-9 p.m. Three Creeks Young Adult Advisory Board Food, friends, and fun! Through the YAAB, you have a voice and can influence new programs. Bring your friends. Click for meeting schedule and locations. Teen Book Groups Pick up a copy of the book in advance (special copies available at the branch with the program). Then come talk about the book with other teens. Goldendale Library - April 8, 3 p.m. Death Note, Vol. 1 by Takeshi Obata Washougal Library - April 9, 4 p.m. Midnight Predator by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes Stevenson Library- April 14, 6 p.m. Breathing Underwater by Alex Flinn Vancouver Library - April 14, 6:30 p.m. Broken Moon by Kim Antieau Ridgefield Library - April 16, 3:30 p.m. Gospel According to Larry by Janet Tashjian Three Creeks Library - April 21, 6 p.m. A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray Woodland Library - April 29, 4 p.m. Give a Boy a Gun by Todd Strasser Friend the Library on MySpace! Did you know that many of our branch libraries have a MySpace page? If you have one too, click a link and friend us! District Teen Programs White Salmon Library Battle Ground Library Vancouver Library Woodland Library * Don't Click Here ;-D www.shawnimals.com/downloads Download avatars and wallpapers www.nintendopapercraft.com Cool Nintendo Origami www.museumofhoaxes.com/test.html April Fool's Day is coming up! Take this gullibility test and see if you'll get tricked. One Book, One Community FVRL is participating in a One Book, One Community event. This year, we are reading Give a Boy a Gun by Todd Strasser. How to participate: Get a free copy of the book (while supplies last) from Three Creeks, Cascade Park, Woodland, or White Salmon Libraries. Then, join a discussion about the book: Firstenburg Center: April 21st 5:00 p.m. Woodland Library: April 29th 5:00 p.m. Look for information in next month's newsletter about where to meet the author! He will be in Vancouver on May 12 and White Salmon on May 13.

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