Notes from Jen...
It's official... fall is here! Fall means many things, like returning to school and the library's annual Fall Writing Contest. The contest ends on October 2, and winners will be announced in this newsletter and at the writing contest party featuring Ellen Hopkins. Even if you didn't enter the contest, feel free to come and hear Ellen speak! There will be food and door-prizes! Hope to see you there... more info about Ellen Hopkins' visit on October 23 can be found below.
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Ellen Hopkins wants to talk with you!
In celebration of Teen Read Week, FVRL is hosting award-winning YA author Ellen Hopkins.
She has written many books and is wildly popular with teens. Come hear her speak about writing, her books, and bring some questions to ask her.
Ellen will also be awarding prizes to the Fall Writing Contest winners!
The event is open to all teens, even if you didn't enter the writing contest.
There will be snacks and door prizes, too! If you have one of Ellen's books, be sure to bring it with you and ask her to autograph it.
When: Friday, October 23 7-9 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Community Library, downstairs in Library Hall
1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd Vancouver, WA 98663
Bring your friends!
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Visit a Haunted Library... if you dare
A note from Jen:
In honor of October and the Halloween holiday, I asked library staff throughout the district if they had any ghost stories or other haunting tales from their library locations. Here are stories from two different libraries. Names and locations are kept anonymous to protect the innocent! Can you guess which of our libraries might be haunted?
From Library Employee "Edith":
Shortly after I started at FVRL, I was scheduled to work on a Saturday by myself. My boss wanted me to know that rumor had it that the building was haunted. She said that staff had reported the elevator door opening by itself, and then hearing footsteps.
I came to work 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, before other staff arrived. Sure enough, the elevator door opened. I turned around to see who was there. No one.
Then I heard the footsteps. I got up from my work table and looked around the column. Nothing. This continued to happen and other people have experienced the same phenomenon. But I never felt unsafe, even with all the creepy activities going on!
From Library Employee "Dustin":
When I was hired to work for FVRL, the ladies in the office told me to keep my eyes peeled for anything weird because they heard my library was haunted. I, in my cynical way, dismissed it as a bunch of hogwash.
But one day at 7:30 in the morning all of the books on the new book shelf launched off the shelf one at a time… FREAKY! There is also a roving cold spot on the second floor. So now, I have to admit, I think there is something supernatural going on in our library.
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Your Friend Wants you to Read This
Hangman’s Curse—Frank Peretti
I liked the moral behind the story: we’re all people and we deserve to be treated equally and with respect. The story was about these kids who, much like me and my friends, aren’t treated fairly by anyone and are looked down on for dressing differently. I love Hangman’s Curse because I can relate to some of the characters. It’s a good and interesting story, probably one of my favorites!
By Chyenne, teen book reviewer
Want to write book reviews for this eNewsletter? Send your review to teens@fvrl.org!
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What's Going On?
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Featured Events:
Coffee House Concert with Jack Roberts
Goldendale library, Oct 6, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for this evening of music, friends and fun. Coffee, tea and snacks.
Write On!
Washougal library, Oct 10, 11:00 a.m.
Join this informal group to talk about writing, share ideas and write. Light refreshments.
Teen “New Moon” Program
Battle Ground library, Oct 16, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a costume contest, pumpkin decorating, a scavenger hunt and more inspired by the Stephenie Meyer series.
Teen Writers Circle
Battle Ground library, Oct 27, 4:00 p.m.
Share your writing and creative energy. Snacks provided.
Dinner with a Vampire
Goldendale library, Oct 29, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Drink red beverages; humans can eat pizza. Play Vampire: Dark Influences. Dress as your inner vampire or come as a human.
Anime Club
Stevenson library, Oct 30, 3:30 p.m.
Gather, watch and talk about Japanese animation. Refreshments and snacks provided. This month: celebrate Halloween dressed as your favorite anime character.
Teen Night: Masquerade Ball
Three Creeks library, Oct 30, 7-9 p.m.
Who will you be? Bella Swan, Frankenstein or Charlie Brown? Prizes for best costumes will be awarded. Come for a fun evening of games, snacks and fun!
Ongoing Events:
Washougal Gaming Group
Washougal Community Library
Fridays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 4-6 p.m.
Join this informal group for fun playing RPGs! Snacks too.
Teen ‘Scape
Vancouver Community Library (Library Hall)
Fridays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Fun-loving teens are welcome to join us for Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, snacks, fun and friends.
Friday Teen Zone
Woodland Community Library
Fridays in October 4-6 p.m.
Oct 2: YAAB and Book Gab, Oct 9: Electronic Gaming, Oct 16: Anime-zing Woodland, Oct 23: Games Unplugged
Volunteer @ Your Library!
Click Here or email Sherry for more information.
Young Adult Advisory Board
Food, friends, and fun! Through the YAAB, you have a voice and can influence new library 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 library hosting the program). Then come talk about the book with other teens.
| Vancouver library - October 13, 6:30 p.m. Impulse by Ellen Hopkins |  |
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Stevenson library- October 13, 6:00 p.m. Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman |
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Washougal library - October 15, 4:00 p.m. Twilight and New Moon by Stephenie Meyer |
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Three Creeks library - October 20, 6:00 p.m. Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr |  |
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