Bored?

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 15:23 | Category : , Games, Lane Libraries News
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If you find yourself at the Fairfield library with nothing to do, you may want to check out the fabulous collection of games available for your enjoyment.

Or, perhaps you’re flying solo and need something that doesn’t require an opponent. Well, the Teen Zone is in need of some new artwork, and you may be just [...]

Young Readers Society at the Hamilton Lane Library

Thursday, 26 August 2010, 14:06 | Category : Books, Lane Libraries News, Programs & Events, Recommendations
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Young Readers Society at the Hamilton Lane Library
Teens ages 13 – 17 are invited to become a part of the Young Readers Society at the Hamilton Lane Library on Thursdays, September 16, October 21 & November 18, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Join us to read and discuss the most talked about, [...]

Mockingjay is here!

Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 13:42 | Category : Books, Lane Libraries News, Recommendations
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Finally! The concluding installment of Suzanne Collins‘ critically-acclaimed, epic Hunger Games trilogy is out!
Click here to reserve your copy in our catalog today!
If you aren’t caught up, order the first and second books in the trilogy, The Hunger Games and Catching Fire–They’re amazing, and you just can’t put them down!

Dont Forget to Send Us Your Fish Story!

Monday, 26 July 2010, 12:43 | Category : Art & Writing Contests, Books, Lane Libraries News, Programs & Events, Recommendations
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Top five reasons you should send us your fish story or fishy poem for the Teen Writing Contest:
5. You can get the creative juices flowing again before school starts
4. It’s a constructive alternative to boredom
3. You just know it’ll look great on that college application
2. We’ll post it online, so others can read and appreciate [...]

Super Smash Bros!

Monday, 21 June 2010, 15:41 | Category : Games, Lane Libraries News, Programs & Events
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Thank you to all of those that came by for the Wii on Summer Break event.
The new inductees into the LaneTeenZone Videogame Hall of Fame are:
1st place: Josh B, AKA NU, playing as Mario
2nd place: Brandon B, AKA PAWNER, playing as Meta Knight

Creative Writing

Friday, 18 June 2010, 9:00 | Category : Art & Writing Contests, Homework Help, Lane Libraries News
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Hi everyone!
The Teen Writer’s Workshop was a success! There were some great questions just after we finished that I didn’t have time to discuss while everyone was together, so I decided to post it here for everyone to see. Essentially, the questions were about different literary terms, so I’m defining some below. [...]

Game on!

Monday, 14 June 2010, 10:59 | Category : Games, Lane Libraries News, Programs & Events
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Which console (any generation) do you prefer to play?online survey

Wii on Summer Break
Monday, June 21, 2:00 p.m.
Oxford Lane Library
Join us for a Super Smash Bros Brawl tournament. Bring your friends and show off your video game skillz! Call 523-7531, ext 215, to register!

Our Own Words

Monday, 23 November 2009, 14:05 | Category : , Art & Writing Contests, Lane Libraries News
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A huge thank you to all of those who submitted pieces for the Our Own Words: 8th Annual Teen Writing Contest. The judges had very difficult decisions to make. The winning pieces are listed below. We are also sharing all of the writing because we are so blown away by the talent this year! Without [...]

Our Own Words Awards Night

Monday, 23 November 2009, 13:51 | Category : , Art & Writing Contests, Lane Libraries News, Programs & Events
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Just a reminder! Everyone is invited to the Our Own Words Awards Night on Thursday, December 3 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the Fairfield Lane Library (1485 Corydale Dr). The winners of the writing contest will be announced, the writers can share the work, and you will get to see the second Teen Zine.
See [...]

What’s New??

Monday, 23 November 2009, 13:35 | Category : Books, Lane Libraries News, Manga & Graphic Novels, Movies & DVDs, Music, Web sites
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Have you ever wondered, “Is there a way I can see what’s new at the library?” If not, are you wondering that now? Lane Libraries has a great service called Wowbrary. If you go to www.lanepl.org, on the right hand side (under Find it at Lane) are various links. Click where is says New Titles.
This [...]