Winning with the Book

Monday, 26 January 2009, 15:21 | Category : Art & Writing Contests, Books, Lane Libraries News, Programs & Events
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It’s that time of year again, our quarterly reading contest!  Try your hand at our Winning with the Book reading contest from Monday, February 2 through Thursday, February 26.  Read award winning books for your chance at a ballot box stuffed full of winners.  For each book you read, fill out an entry form and [...]

Printz Awards

Monday, 26 January 2009, 14:13 | Category : Books, Lane Libraries News, Programs & Events, Recommendations
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Thanks to everyone who participated in our “Meet the Printz” program this year! 
The teens from Lane Public Library voted that Stephenie Meyer’s Breaking Dawn should win the Printz for 2009.
Unfortunately, the Printz committee didn’t quite agree, and voted Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta as the winner.  Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan, Nation by Terry Pratchett, [...]

February @ Hamilton

Monday, 26 January 2009, 12:00 | Category : Books, Games, Homework Help, Lane Libraries News, Programs & Events
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Check out what we’ve got planned for you this month at Hamilton:
Adventures in Gaming: Bring your favorite deck game (Yu-Gi-Oh) or try out some of our games for a round or two with your friends.  Wednesday, February 4, 5:00-6:00 pm.
Teen Writing Help Center: Get help with your paper or writing assignment.  Stop by the Teen [...]

Book Celebration @ Fairfield

Tuesday, 20 January 2009, 19:29 | Category : Books, Lane Libraries News, Programs & Events
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That Book was SO 2008!
Monday, January 26, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
What was the best book from 2008?  What was the worst?  We’ll celebrate the winners and nominees from Lane’s Meet the Printz contest, plus go over the winners of the official Printz Award and more great reads from last year.
We’ll have snacks and prizes, including [...]

Award Ceremony Oxford

Monday, 19 January 2009, 16:47 | Category : Books, Lane Libraries News, Programs & Events
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Printz Award Ceremony
Friday, January 23, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Now that votes have been cast in “Meet the Printz”, come enjoy this formal ceremony when the winner will be announced.  Take this last opportunity to share your thoughts on your favorite books published in 2008.
The official winners will not have been announced yet, but during this [...]