Teen Time!

You asked for it, you got it!  Monday, October 3, the teen librarians will be showing the movie Hocus Pocus to kick off the spooky month of October.  Join us at 4pm in the library program room.  Admission, popcorn and soda are FREE.

No reservations required!

HPV and You

HPV (human papillomavirus) has been in the news a lot lately so it might be a good time to help teens understand what is being discussed when politicians debate HPV vaccines for young adults. 

According to the Merck Manual (19th ed., 2011), an authoritative medical reference, HPV is a common sexually-transmitted virus that appears to be the cause of cervical cancer, which is the the 8th most common cancer among women in the U.S. Wikipedia states that 80% of American women will have contracted at least one strain of HPV by the time they are 50. Whatever one thinks of vaccinations against some strains of HPV, it is wise to learn about HPV, its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and especially its most serious outcome--cervical cancer. 

To learn more, you can always visit the library, either in person or online. The "research" tab on our website will lead you to excellent online sources, including Medline and Health Source. You can also look at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website page on HPV at: http://www.cdc.gov/hpv/. This public health issue could affect you, and without doubt, knowledge is the best medicine!

Prom Dress Design Contest by David's Bridal

Text A Librarian

Teens!  Did you know you can know get instant answers to your questions from anywhere during library hours?  Just text keyword: newportLib to 66746 and ask away.  A reference library will answer your questions right away.

Teen Time!

Monday, September 26 at 4pm, come discover Geocaching in the Library Stride Room. What is it? How does it work? There is a cache right here in the library so we will actually do it, after a brief introduction. Come join the fun and learn something cool. As always, there will be tasty snacks lots of great social time.

No registration is necessary, but a signed behavior contract and photo release are required. Contact a young adult librarians for more information: in person at the library, 847-8720 ext 206, or nptya@newportlibraryri.org.

Hope to see you there.

Matched, by Ally Condie

SOCIETY MATCHED THEM, BUT LOVE SET THEM FREE. In the Society, Officials decide. Who you love. Where you work. When you die. Cassia has always trusted their choices. It’s hardly any price to pay for a long life, the perfect job, the ideal mate. So when her best friend appears on the Matching screen, Cassia knows with complete certainty that he is the one … until she sees another face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. Now Cassia is faced with impossible choices: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she’s known and a path no one else has ever dared follow — between perfection and passion.

Something's Fishy at Teen Time!

This Monday, September 19, we'll be creating elegant, extravagant, luxurious, beautiful . . . fish bowls! Let your imagination go wild as you decorate your own fish bowl, to be used for a fish (of course), or for any other purpose you can think up--a place to store your jewelry, pens, wallet, whatever you'd like!

We'll also be having some great snacks while we decorate. So, teens in grades 7 to12, stop by Teen Time, Monday, September 19, 4-5pm and GO FISH!

Good Stuff for School

Is Algebra tripping you up? Did you spend hours on your English paper, but wish you had a second set of eyes to read it over?  Do veins and arteries have you coming and going?  We've got what you need!

Available FREE at the library - live, one-on-one homework help. Subject specialist tutors are waiting to help you on-line from 2pm until 10pm every day of the year. They can help with math, science, English, social studies, college essays and resumes. Simply log onto the library website - www.newportlibraryri.org - then go to the teen zone, homework help page and look for the crazy dude at the top of this post.

Don't have a computer at home; come to the library. We're open until 9pm Monday thru Thursday; until 6pm Friday and Saturday; and Sunday 1-5pm beginning October 16. The young adult department even has a homework only computer for you.

Good luck!

Story Sharing at the Newport Public Library

Story Sharing at the Newport Public Library

Do  You Love to Read?

Do You Love to Share Books with Others?

Do we have a club for you!

Newport Public Library is seeking TEENS, YES TEENS, to read to our 5-8 year old story time patrons. 

You pick the books; you read the story!

A  commitment to one training session (September 27) and Tuesday evening reading sessions (October 4 through December 13) is required.  The number of required reading sessions will depend on the number of participants.

Applications must be completed by you and signed by your parents by September 23.

Contact a Young Adult Librarian for more information: nptya@newportlibraryri.org or 847-8720 ext 206

TEEN TIME!

... returns to the Newport Public Library this Monday, September 12! We are kicking off the year with Bingo and prizes, s'mores treats and some great socializing time. All Free! Be in the library program room at 4pm for all of the fun.

Pre-registration is not required, but a signed behavior contract is. See a young adult librarian for details.

Take a Library of Congress Virtual Tour!

If you saw the great Library of Congress Gateway to Knowledge Exhibit that visited Newport recently via its big trailer truck--and even if you didn't--your appetite might be whetted for more about the Library's fantastic collections, superb architecture, amazing statuary, and unbeatable digital resources. You can start planning a trip to Washington, D.C. now. Or . . . you can visit digitally!

Here is just one example of what's on the LOC's amazing website:

Photography by Carol M. Highsmith

And here is a bit about the Main Reading Room in the picture:
Eight giant marble columns each support 10-foot-high allegorical female figures in plaster representing characteristic features of civilized life and thought: Religion, Commerce, History, Art, Philosophy, Poetry, Law and Science.

The 16 bronze statues set upon the balustrades of the galleries pay homage to men whose lives symbolized the thought and activity represented by the plaster statues.

You can take a closer look at the art and architecture of the Main Reading Room by visiting the LOC website. The site is interactive. You can even register with myLOC to keep track of pages on the site that you'd like to visit again. It's all just a click away!

The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


This book is energetic, exciting and thought provoking. Riordan has done extraordinary research on both the Greek and Roman manifestations of these gods. He weaves the information seemlessly into a story that leaves you guessing at every corner. I am glad to see that these new characters are somewhat more trusting of each other than previous characters. And, I was happy to see some old faces too. Parts of the book are predictable, but overall the story is exciting and entertaining. Enjoy!

Sucks to Be Me: The All-True Confessions of Mina Hamilton, Teen Vampire by Kimberly Pauley

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Love this book. It's a whole new take on the vampire theme. Mina is a typical teenager with a larger the life question to answer in a very short time. To be or not to be.... Stay with her parents - wait she can't do that - or stay loyal to her best friend. Oh and did I mention the TWO hot guys who have suddenly taken and interest in her. What is a girl (or is it vampire) to do? Mina's whole family was turned in very unorthodox ways and she has been a secret to the ruling council until quite recently. Now she has 1 month - ONE MONTH - to decide her fate for eternity. Oh and then there is the big question, now that they know she knows, what happens if she rejects immortality?



Hmmm, hmmm, hmmm....

National Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month. THEY'RE FREE!  And, without one you are missing out on FREE programs, books, magazines & papers, movies, downloadable stories & music and so much more.  COME ON IN AND GET ONE TODAY!  For more information go to the NPL Library Cards page.

Library Hours

Remember!  School is here and so are our winter hours.  The library is open later for you beginning Monday, September 6.  Now you can check us out after school and after dinner!

The Library of Congress Comes to You!!!

The Library of Congress - Gateway to knowledge exhibit comes to Newport Public Library parking lot on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 6 & 7, 10am - 6pm.  Come touch a piece of history and experience the vast depth of historical  treasures found in the Library of Congress.  Most people have to go to Washington DC for this experience.  You just have to visit your local library!