Not Just For Checking Books Out!

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!?!

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!

Good reason to watch VMA's!

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

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!!!

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

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!

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)!

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!

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!

Did you watch the finale of Teen Wolf last night?

WOW!!!

Good news:

Teen Wolf has been renewed for a second season!!

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

Have you seen it?

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

TEEN CHOICE 2011 winners include:

MOVIES

Choice Movie: Action
"Fast Five"

Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1"

Choice Movie: Drama
"Black Swan"

Choice Movie: Romantic Comedy
"Easy A"

Choice Movie: Comedy
"Bad Teacher"

Choice Movie: Horror
"Paranormal Activity 2"

Choice Movie: Liplock
Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1"

Choice Movie: Hissy Fit
Ed Helms, "The Hangover Part II"

Choice Movie: Villain
Tom Felton, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1"

Choice Summer Movie
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2"

TELEVISION

Choice TV Show: Drama
"Gossip Girl"

Choice TV Show: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
"The Vampire Diaries"

Choice TV Show: Action
"NCIS: Los Angeles"

Choice TV Show: Comedy
"Glee"

Choice TV: Animated Show
"The Simpsons"

Choice TV: Reality Show
"Jersey Shore"

Choice Summer TV Show
"Pretty Little Liars"

MUSIC

Choice Music: Male Artist
Justin Bieber

Choice Music: Female Artist
Taylor Swift

Choice Music: Group
Selena Gomez & The Scene

Choice Music: R&B/Hip-Hop Artist
Eminem

Choice Music: Rock Group
Paramore

Choice Music: Male Country Artist
Keith Urban

Choice Music: Female Country Artist
Taylor Swift

Choice Music: Country Group
Lady Antebellum

Choice Break-Up Song
"Back to December," Taylor Swift

SPORTS

Shaun White (Snowboarding/Skateboarding/Surfing)

Choice Athlete: Female
Shawn Johnson (Gymnastics)

OTHER

Choice Vampire
Robert Pattinson

Choice Web Star
Rebecca Black

To see who else won go to:

http://teenchoiceawards.com/news.html

Did anyone go to the Taylor Swift concert?
Her shows are pretty amazing!

FYI: CLOSED

The library will be closed
Friday, August 5 for a Staff In-Service Day
and
Sunday, August 7 for the Taste of Orland Park

Book To Movie

Take A Look At The New Hugo Cabret Movie Trailer!

Check Out Our Speak Up Blog For New Books Coming Out In August!

You're the best!!!!

Thanks for an amazing Summer Reading Program Orland Park!!!!!!