Teen Blog

R.I.P.

2012-02-12T06:28:00.000-08:00

Whitney Houston
1963-2012

2012-02-10T07:43:00.000-08:00

The bewitching hour is MIDNIGHT!  Are you getting a copy of

Breaking Dawn Pt. 1?

Target and Walmart are having release parties at midnight! Maybe you'll pick up a copy and have friends over to watch!

Should we show it at OPPL??

Doodle 4 Google!

2012-02-09T17:01:00.000-08:00

The theme this year is: If I could travel in time, I'd visit...
Check out the specifics at: http://www.google.com/doodle4google/

Best Superbowl Commericals!

2012-02-06T15:05:00.000-08:00

New action-packed trailer for Hunger Games!!

2012-02-04T14:09:00.001-08:00

Happy Groundhog Day!!!

2012-02-02T19:52:00.000-08:00

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow...

6 more weeks of winter!!

2012-02-01T15:48:00.000-08:00

Head to the Teen Department to find out the new Teen releases for January and February.

You might find a new book in your favorite series

...or maybe find an new series to start!

Love Ferris Bueller!!!

2012-01-31T16:12:00.001-08:00

Smile!

2012-01-30T17:41:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday!
What a great day to come to library and read a book!

Calling all Writers!

2012-01-27T14:10:00.000-08:00

Writers' Corner
Friday, Jan. 27
4:30-6 p.m.

This program is for anyone that loves to write! Join us to sharpen your skills, spark your creativity, and share your work.

Something to think about...

2012-01-26T18:17:00.001-08:00

The Weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the Strong.

-Mahatma Gandhi

2012-01-25T17:36:00.000-08:00

Check out what's going on...pick up the newest book in the Pretty Little Liars series!!

Ruthless: A Pretty Little Liars Novel

by Sara Shepard

Mark your calendars!!!

2012-01-23T16:39:00.000-08:00

Target will host a special DVD release party for the latest film in the franchise, “Breaking Dawn: Part 1.” Besides getting to buy the DVD the second it hits shelves, fans will see the world premiere of a scene from the final film, “Breaking Dawn: Part 2,” in stores that night.

Etta you will be missed!

2012-01-21T09:12:00.000-08:00

Let it....

2012-01-20T17:06:00.000-08:00

SNOW!
Drive Safe!

The day the Interent went black!

2012-01-19T15:25:00.000-08:00

Major websites "shut down" on Wednesday to protest
proposed antipiracy legislation.
Wikipedia, the 10th favorite website in the US lead the way.
Watch the news for further updates!

New feature on Facebook!

2012-01-15T11:46:00.000-08:00

We’re excited about Facebook’s new feature, “Listen With" that lets users listen to music with friends and experience songs simultaneously. Users can become DJs via a chatroom and play music they’re streaming on sites like
Spotify and Rdio.

2012-01-14T12:44:00.000-08:00

Have you tried Words With Friends yet?

Check out this fun, addicting word game

It's just like Scrabble

and the best part is:

it's

FREE!

Play on Facebook, Android or iOS

The "People" have spoken!!!

2012-01-12T14:29:00.000-08:00

The People's Choice Awards were last night! WOW!
And the winners are:

Favorite Movie:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

Favorite Movie Actor:
Johnny Depp

Favorite Movie Actress:
Emma Stone

Favorite TV Network Drama:
Supernatural

Favorite Male Artist:
Bruno Mars

Favorite Female Artist:
Katy Perry

For the complete list of winners, click on the link below.

http://www.chicagotribune.co

m/entertainment/sns-zap-2012-peoples-choice-awards-winners-list-20120111,0,7267225,full.story

Congrats!

2012-01-09T14:53:00.000-08:00

It's a girl for Beyonce & Jay-Z!!!
Blue Ivy Carter was born on Saturday, Jan. 7.

High School Volunteers Needed!

2012-01-07T07:22:00.000-08:00

Painterly Me
Thursdays in February
(Feb. 9, 16, 23, 30)
4-5:30 p.m.
This one-on-one program partners preschool children with high school students to participate in hands on painting activities. Each class will explore a different artist and painting style. Community service hours will be given.
Mandatory Meeting Thursday, February 2 @ 4 p.m.

An acting job for Taylor Swift!!!

2012-01-05T15:59:00.000-08:00

Taylor Swift will play Eponine in the upcoming film aptation of
Les Miserables.

2012!

2012-01-02T14:59:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year
from the OPPL!!!

2011-12-31T07:42:00.000-08:00

The OPPL will be closed

Saturday, December 31 & Sunday, January 1.
Happy New Year!

Something to look forward to...

2011-12-29T15:47:00.000-08:00

New Music Trend?

2011-12-26T14:05:00.000-08:00

Students have rapidly adopted platforms like Pandora and Spotify, making the need to own music, even in digital format, less important. In less than six months, Spotify has made it possible for music fans to get access to artists’ complete collections online, on their tablets, and on their phones. It’s easier than ever to carry around their favorite tunes, all organized and bookmarked, without needing to sync or upload songs to the cloud.
What do you think?

Closed

2011-12-23T09:32:00.001-08:00

The Orland Park Public Library will be closed

Saturday, Dec. 24 & Sunday, Dec. 25.

One more...

2011-12-22T14:55:00.000-08:00

day of finals!
The Orland Park Public Library is a
GREAT place to study!!!
Good Luck!

Why So Dark?

2011-12-21T15:03:00.000-08:00

Today is the Winter Solstice!
We have only 9 hours, 7 minutes, and 43 seconds of "sunlight" today.
The sun sets at 4:22pm - our shortest day of the year here in Orland Park!
Use these shorter days to stay inside and cozy up with a good book...
after studying for finals, of course!

The first Hobbit movie poster!

2011-12-20T19:43:00.000-08:00

The Hobbit trailer !!!!!

2011-12-20T19:40:00.000-08:00

Need help?

2011-12-19T16:12:00.000-08:00

Exam Cram
Monday, December 19 6-8:30 p.m.
Quiet place to study! Tons of food and help!

Finals are here!

2011-12-18T12:38:00.000-08:00

Good Luck on Finals this week!

The OPPL is a GREAT place to study!!!

If you are a Ghost Rider fan...

2011-12-15T18:37:00.000-08:00

Mad Gab of the Day!

2011-12-12T15:09:00.000-08:00

Say this super fast and see if you can decode the phrase.
Abe Aura Her She's Chalk Lit

For the answer, please go to
http://www.playmadgabonline.com/puzzles/view/44

Holiday Movie!

2011-12-10T08:31:00.000-08:00

Holiday Movie

Saturday, December 10

2 p.m.

With all the classic holiday movies to pick from, participants will vote on which movie to watch the day of the event. Decorate cookies as an extra holiday bonus!

Down to 5!

2011-12-09T14:44:00.000-08:00

YALSA selected five books as finalists for the 2012 William C. Morris Award, which honors a book written for young adults by a previously unpublished author. YALSA will name the 2012 award winner at the Youth Media Awards at 7:45 a.m. on Jan. 23 as part of the Youth Media Awards during the American Library Association’s Midwinter Meeting in Dallas.

The 2012 finalists are:

The Girl of Fire and Thorns written by Rae Carson

Paper Covers Rock written by Jenny Hubbard

Under the Mesquite written by Guadalupe Garcia McCall

Between Shades of Gray written by Ruta Sepetys

Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley

You go girl!

2011-12-07T16:33:00.000-08:00

Girl Scouts of America are getting more modern! They have revamped the organization's badges. On the outs are antiquated ideas of women as pretty little homemakers; coming in are badges on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and technology. Sure, girls still want to be fashionable and look good, but now the focus is on being healthy and shopping smart.

I'm hearing a lot of positives!!!

2011-12-05T15:45:00.000-08:00

Have you seen it? What did you think?

Sooooooo cool!

2011-12-03T10:54:00.000-08:00

Origami Ornaments

Saturday, December 3

2 p.m.

Fold your way to a beautiful ornament!

Exclusive: The Teen Wolf Pack Grows!

2011-12-01T19:58:00.000-08:00

Beacon Hills' population and problems will be growing big-time when MTV's supernatural drama comes back this summer!!!

With production underway in Atlanta on Teen Wolf's second season, the returning original cast is being joined by four new recurring characters who sound like a whole bundle of bad for our resident lycanthrope, Scott (Tyler Posey). First is Battlestar Galactica's Michael Hogan, who will appear as Allison's grandfather, a lethal werewolf hunter with plans to draw her into the family business. Stephen Lunsford (Private Practice's Dink) will pop up as a Beacon Hills High student with a knack for photography and an eye for Scott's girl, and Daniel Sharman, who previously tackled otherworldly roles in The Immortals and The Nine Lives of Chloe King, will play a lacrosse teammate of Scott's, and Alpha Derek's dangerous new pet project.

The fourth role is a still-to-be-cast mystery lady, but with these three obvious threats to Scott's romance with Allison, we can only imagine she'll factor into that situation. Or she could be tied to Derek. After all, it's possible another Hale family member survived that house fire, right?

What do you think? Are you excited for the new season of Teen Wolf?

#1 two weeks in a row!

2011-11-29T16:01:00.000-08:00

Sherlock Holmes back again!

2011-11-28T18:15:00.000-08:00

The OPPL is closed today.

2011-11-24T05:28:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

what a night...

2011-11-21T19:29:00.001-08:00

AMAs 2012-and the winner is...

2011-11-21T19:17:00.000-08:00

Pop or Rock Artist Winners

Favorite Male Artist: Bruno Mars
Favorite Female Artist: Adele
Favorite Band (Duo or Group): Maroon 5
Favorite Album: Adele - 21

Country Artist Winners

Favorite Male Artist: Blake Shelton
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Band (Duo or Group): Lady Antebellum
Favorite Album: Taylor Swift - Speak Now

Rap and Hip Hop Artist Winners

Favorite Artist: Nicki Minaj
Favorite Album: Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday

Soul, Rhythm and Blues Artist Winners

Favorite Male Artist: Usher
Favorite Female Artist: Beyonce
Favorite Album: Rihanna - Loud

Alternative Rock Artist Winner

Favorite Artist: The Foo Fighters

Adult Contemporary Artist Winner

Favorite Artist: Adele

Latin Artist Winner

Favorite Artist: Jennifer Lopez

Contemporary Inspirational Artist Winner

Favorite Artist: Casting Crowns

Artist of the Year Winner: Taylor Swift
Sprint New Artist of the Year

Pop/Rock: Hot Chelle Rae (also overall winner)
Country: The Band Perry
Soul/R&B: Miguel
Rap/Hip-Hop: Wiz Khalifa

Official Hunger Games Trailer...WOW!!!!

2011-11-20T12:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Twiday!

2011-11-18T13:52:00.001-08:00

Did you go to the midnight showing of Breaking Dawn Part 1?

We love Simone!!!!

2011-11-14T14:08:00.001-08:00

People are STILL talking about her visit to the OPPL!

What's today?

2011-11-12T07:15:00.000-08:00

Happy National Gaming Day!

Board Games Galore
11-3

Live-Action Angry Birds Game
1 p.m.

Mario Cart Tournament
2 p.m.

Thank you!

2011-11-11T18:24:00.000-08:00

Happy Veteran's Day!

Beastly

2011-11-11T16:35:00.000-08:00

"Only the words I love you will release you from the spell...or stay like this forever!"

We love Beastly!

2011-11-10T18:00:00.000-08:00

Book to Blockbuster: Beastly
Friday, Nov. 11

6 p.m.

Read the book, watch the movie and discuss!

Big Time Rush News!

2011-11-07T15:05:00.000-08:00

Nickelodeon has begun production in Vancouver on a new original Big Time Rush TV movie. The TV movie will feature music from the upcoming second Big Time Rush album, Elevate, which Columbia Records/Nickelodeon will release on
November 21, 2011.

2011-10-31T15:11:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!!!!

Guess who's coming to the OPPL this Friday???

2011-10-30T11:52:00.000-07:00

Simone Elkeles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday, Nov. 4 7 p.m.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Simone Elkeles is coming to the OPPL to discuss her award-winning books!!!! Chipotle is sponsoring the food for this event.

WOW!!!! On Facebook right now!

2011-10-29T12:19:00.000-07:00

Look up: The Twilight Saga
Find this message: Listen to ALL of the soundtrack for FREE until 7:30am PT tomorrow EXCLUSIVELY on our Soundtrack Tab
http://on.fb.me/usOviE

Calling all Writers!

2011-10-27T15:29:00.000-07:00

Writers' Corner
Friday, October 28
4:30 p.m.

We will be skyping with author Lisa Schroeder and sharing our amazing
stories!

BEWARE OF GHOSTS!

2011-10-24T15:04:00.000-07:00

‘Paranormal Activity 3’ scared off its competitors at the box office this weekend, raking in $54 million in ticket sales and becoming the top opening weekend horror movie of all time!

Last Day! =(

2011-10-22T11:27:00.000-07:00

Two awesome programs for the end of Teen Read Week!

Book to Blockbuster

Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton

11 a.m.

Read the book, watch the movie and have fun discussing both!

Let's Wrap It Up!

2 p.m.

Oh! The things we can create with candy wrappers!

Teen Inc

2011-10-21T14:44:00.000-07:00

Teen Inc

Friday, October 21

6:15 p.m.

Teen Inc is the OPPL's Teen Advisory Board. Join us and let your voice be heard!

Community Service Opportunity!

2011-10-20T17:45:00.000-07:00

Fall-tastic Fun!

Friday, Oct. 21
7 p.m.

Take a walk on the creative side! Earn community service hours by creating Fall decorations for a special upcoming Youth Services storytime.

May can't come fast enough!

2011-10-18T13:50:00.000-07:00

It's here!!!!

2011-10-17T14:35:00.002-07:00

TEEN READ WEEK!

"Picture It @ Your Library!"

Fun things to do at the OPPL this week:

1) Photo Contest--The theme is: "A Day in the Life of a Teenager!". Submit an 8"x10" photo to the Youth Services or Teen Department. For complete contest rules, visit the teen page on our website. www.orlandparklibrary.org/teen.htm

2) Vist the Teen Area any time during this week and enter a raffle for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

3) Friday, October 21 @ 7 p.m. Fall-tastic Fun!

Earn community service hours by creating Fall decorations for an upcoming

YS storytime.

4) Saturday, October 22 @ 11 a.m. Book to Blockbuster- Soul Surfer

Read the book, watch the movie and have fun discussing both!

5) Saturday, October 22 @ 2 p.m. Let's Wrap It Up!

You will be amazed at what you can create by folding candy wrappers.

It

2011-10-17T14:35:00.001-07:00

A whole week devoted to Teens!!!!!

2011-10-13T18:22:00.000-07:00

Teen Read Week is coming...

It starts Sunday, October 16!!!

They're back....

2011-10-11T15:29:00.000-07:00

After a long pay dispute that threatened to cancel the show, the fight between ‘The Simpsons’ cast and Fox is finally over. Viewers will enjoy two more seasons of the longest-running TV sitcom!

Super Smah Bros!

2011-10-08T07:18:00.000-07:00

Super Smash Brothers Brawl
Saturday, Oct. 8
2 p.m.

Let's get ready to rumble!

This tournament will be played on Wii.
Prizes will be awarded to top winners.

Thank you...

2011-10-06T18:15:00.000-07:00

Steve Jobs for your innovation and creativity!

You will be missed.

Teen Movie news!

2011-10-03T16:13:00.000-07:00

We’re already anticipating Lionsgate’s next big YA book adaption: “Chaos Walking” by Patrick Ness. Set in a dystopian future, the series is about humans colonizing a planet where a virus called the Noise takes over, making everyone’s thoughts audible. Can't wait for this movie!!! Check out the book first!

Skyping with author Sarah Rees Brennan!

2011-10-02T11:19:00.000-07:00

Our Writers' Corner group skyped with Sarah Rees Brennan on Friday night!

We had an amazing chat about her writing techniques and what her life is like in Ireland. Ms. Brennan writes the Demon's Lexicon series. Check them out today!

Call #: YA Brennan, Sarah Rees

Banned Book Week

2011-09-30T16:59:00.000-07:00

Read and Be Free!

What Banned Books Are You Reading???

2011-09-28T17:41:00.000-07:00

Be Free To Read!

2011-09-26T17:02:00.001-07:00

Banned Books Week!

2011-09-24T11:13:00.000-07:00

What Are You Going To Do To Celebrate?

TGIF!!!!

2011-09-23T15:44:00.000-07:00

New Show.....

2011-09-22T16:13:00.001-07:00

What Do You Think Of The Secret Circle So Far?

How Well Does The TV Show Match Up To The Books?
You Can Check The Books Out In Our Teen Department And Find Out!

Is it true?

2011-09-20T15:00:00.000-07:00

The rumor is Robert Pattinson is planning on

recording his own album.

I hope so...he has an amazing voice!

And the Emmy goes to...

2011-09-19T15:03:00.000-07:00

Outstanding comedy series: Modern Family
Outstanding drama series: Mad Men
Outstanding miniseries or movie: Downton Abbey
Outstanding lead actress, miniseries or movie: Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce
Outstanding supporting actor in a miniseries or movie: Guy Pearce, Mildred Pierce
Outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or movie: Barry Pepper, The Kennedys
Outstanding supporting actress, miniseries or movie: Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Outstanding lead actor, drama: Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
Outstanding lead actress, drama: Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Outstanding supporting actor, drama: Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Outstanding supporting actress, drama: Margo Martindale, Justified
Outstanding variety, music or comedy series: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Outstanding reality competition: The Amazing Race
Outstanding lead actress, comedy: Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly)
Outstanding lead actor, comedy series: Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Outstanding supporting actor, comedy: Ty Burrell (Modern Family)
Outstanding supporting actress, comedy: Julie Bowen (Modern Family)

3-D excitement!

2011-09-17T11:10:00.000-07:00

The Lion King is roaring back into theaters this weekend, but this time in 3-D as a special promotion before the film is re-released in this format next month.

The Lying Game

2011-09-15T18:35:00.000-07:00

Like the show?
Read the books by Sara Shepard!!

Wow!

2011-09-14T16:02:00.000-07:00

The New Breaking Dawn Trailer Is Here!!!

What Do You Guys Think?
Is The Movie Going To Be Good Or Bad?

Beware The Big Bad Wolf!

2011-09-12T16:50:00.000-07:00

Hey Teens!
Come to the library on Friday, September 16 and be a part of the Book to Blockbuster program!
This month we'll be talking about the book Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakey-Cartwright and then we'll watch the movie!
You can pick up a copy of the book at the Teen Desk.

Time of Program: 6-8:30
We'll be meeting in Room 104 (The Big Meeting Room)

2011-09-10T09:50:00.000-07:00

The Library Now Has All The New Doctor Who Seasons On DVD!
Come On In And Check Them Out

Jo Bro is doing what?

2011-09-08T18:08:00.000-07:00

Former boy band fixture Nick Jonas has been tapped to replace Daniel Radcliffe as J Pierrepont Finch in the Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Radcliffe ends his run Jan. 1, and Darren Criss handles the role until Jonas begins Jan. 24 through July 1.

See How It All Began!

2011-09-07T15:09:00.000-07:00

Hey Teens....
Come Chill Out At The Library This Weekend
And Watch X-Men First Class On The Big Screen!

September 10th, 2011
Room 104-Big Meeting Room
Teens 6th-12th Grade
2:00 PM-4:15 PM
The Movie Is PG-13 And Is 132 Minutes

Have A Great Weekend!

2011-09-01T15:16:00.000-07:00

The Library Will Be Closed Sunday, September 4th And Monday, September 5th
For Labor Day!
Make Sure To Stop In To Check Your Books Out And Use The Computers Before Then!
We Will Be Open Again Tuesday, September 6th!

Not Just For Checking Books Out!

2011-08-31T15:21:00.000-07:00

Hey Teens!
Your library card is now more
valuable than ever!
From September 1-30, 2011, show your Orland Park Public Library card at certain local businesses and you can receive a discount or a free gift!

Check out this website (http://www.orlandparklibrary.org/show-us.htm) for participating businesses, or come into the library and pick up a brochure.

VMA's...What an evening!?!

2011-08-29T17:30:00.000-07:00

Video of the Year: Katy Perry, "Firework"

Best Female Video: Lady Gaga, "Born This Way"

Best New Artist: Tyler, The Creator, "Yonkers"

Best Male Video: Justin Bieber, "U Smile"

Best Collaboration: Katy Perry featuring Kanye West, "E.T."

Best Hip-Hop Video: Nicki Minaj, "Super Bass"

Best Rock Video: Foo Fighters, "Walk"

Best Pop Video: Britney Spears, "Till the World Ends"

Best Video With A Message: Lady Gaga, "Born This Way"

The trailer you have been waiting to see!

2011-08-29T17:03:00.000-07:00

Good reason to watch VMA's!

2011-08-27T08:59:00.000-07:00

Hey Hunger Games Fans! If you can't wait to see a preview of the Hunger Games movie, you're in luck. MTV will be debuting a first look at the film during the VMA awards, Sunday, August 28. So set your DVRs! If you miss it, don't worry-MTV will be adding the clip online so you can watch it over and over!

I can't wait!! Who else will be tuning in?

Writer's Corner

2011-08-25T14:52:00.000-07:00

Hey 6th-12th graders

Do you love to write?
Join us to sharpen your skills, spark your creativity, and share your work. You can also check out the Writers’ Corner section on the OPPL’s Teen Page to see past participants' work. If you come your work could be up on our web page to! http://orlandparklibrary.org/teenwriters.htm

Location: Room 105-Conference Room
Date: 8/26/2011
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

I Can't Wait!!!

2011-08-23T15:46:00.000-07:00

May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor!

Tune in to the VMAs when it airs live this Sunday and get your first look at The Hunger Games movie!
Check Out This Site For More Information!
http://www.nextmovie.com/blog/mtv-vmas-hunger-games/

Here Are A Couple Teaser Pictures From The Website!

Who Else Can't Wait For The Movie???

Contest for writers

2011-08-22T16:22:00.000-07:00

In honor of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, MTV and Figment have teamed up to bring you a contest that asks you to look at the world through another set of eyes. The contest will come to life on MTV Act, which is all about amplifying your efforts to make things better, and Figment, which gives you a platform to express your creativity.

Interested? Read more at:
http://figment.com/contests/mtv/

Epic!

2011-08-21T11:34:00.000-07:00

Did anyone go to the concert last night?
What did you think of it?

Did you know the library has Blink 182 and My Chemical Romance CDs?
You can find them upstairs!

Coming to the CW (maybe)!

2011-08-18T18:21:00.000-07:00

There are no deals in place and talks are in preliminary stages, but you might see
The Carrie Diaries on the CW network.

The Carrie Diaries, chronicles Carrie's senior year of high school in a small New England town.
We will keep you posted!

We're Off To See The Wizard!

2011-08-17T14:44:00.000-07:00

Wizard of Oz Sing-Along

Friday, August 21 at 2:00 p.m.
All Ages Welcome!

Join us for sing-along fun as we celebrate The Wizard of OZ. Dress as your favorite OZ character and bring your singing voices.

The werewolves brought it!

2011-08-16T14:14:00.000-07:00

Did you watch the finale of Teen Wolf last night?

WOW!!!

Good news:

Teen Wolf has been renewed for a second season!!

2011-08-15T14:54:00.000-07:00

Hey Twilight Fans!
The Breaking Dawn Soundtrack Comes Out November 8th
Check Out The Website Here:
http://breakingdawnthesoundtrack.com/

Have you seen it?

2011-08-13T11:26:00.001-07:00

GLEE: 3-D Concert Movie
Will it live up to its hype or fizzle out?