Pete Hautman comes to PT

Pete Hautman is coming to PT this week. You can hear him at the PTHS auditorium on Friday morning @ 9:30 or 11:10. Teens in grades 8-12 are welcome to join him for pizza and a showing of the movie, Shane, on Friday night @ the Library Learning Center from 6-9pm.

2012 Teen Community Read

The 2012 Teen Community Read book is Blank Confession by Pete Hautman. A murder confession is only the beginning...Hautman has written a mystery thriller that holds the reader's attention all the way through, with a few twists along the way. This book has one of the best opening chapters I've ever read. I could actually feel the tension in that interrogation room. I wanted to get up, move around, even do the dishes, but also wanted to find out what happened. Free books will be distributed at PTHS, Blue Heron (8th grade only), Jefferson Community School, the Boiler Room, and PT Public Library beginning March 26. Read the book, take part in the activities and meet the author in May.

Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick

This latest book from author, Joe Schreiber, is the perfect antidote to cold, rainy Northwest days. Laugh-out-loud and read-out-loud funny, with ridiculous henchmen, car chases, helicopters, a gorgeous girl and a really nice, slightly clueless high school senior named Perry. Oh, and the whole thing takes place on prom night. In New York City. Since when did "coming of age" mean fast red Jags, bear fights, the Russian mob, exploding buildings and college application essays? Great fun!

Peep-o-Ramas!

It's time to celebrate Spring with our annual peep-o-ramas. Come to the PT Library Tuesday, March 13 after school to create a scene from your favorite book, movie, or TV show using peeps. I'll provide the usual art supplies, bring anything else you might want to use. For all students in grades 6-12. We'll meet in the new Library Learning Center (Pink House) next to the Library. 1256 Lawrence St.

Valentine's Day celebration

Teen Advisory Board celebrates Valentine's Day on Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 2:30-4:00pm. We're meeting in the new Library Learning Center (formerly, the Pink House). It's the house on the corner, next to the PT Library. Look for the flying fish kite.

Teen Advisory Board

TAB meets on Tuesday, January 10 from 3-4:30pm @ the First Baptist Church next to the Library. Come help us plan our Chinese New Year celebration. For all students in grades 6-12.

Shine by Lauren Myracle

It must be the cold nights, gray days or something in the water. I keep choosing books to read that keep me up at night. Shine is a work of fiction, but could have been taken from a current newspaper headline. Cat's friend, Patrick, is the victim of a hate crime and the small town sheriff seems determinded to call it a random crime by out of towners. Cat doesn't believe that and starts to ask questions. As she digs deeper, secrets are uncovered that seem almost too much for one person to carry. At the same time, Cat slowly brings her own secrets to the surface creating even more tension. Can't sleep? Looking for a page turner? This might be the book for you. Recommended for older teens.