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**Brush up on The Hunger Games before the movie release!**
February is a great time to start an online book discussion -- no worries about not being able to get to a meeting because you can "talk" about the book any time you want, even in your pjs! The first book we'll be discussing is The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Whether you've read this book before or not, now is a great time to start talking about it because the movie will be released in March. So how can you participate and how will this online discussion work? First, go to GoodReads.com and join the site. It's free and a great way to keep track of what you've read, what you want to read and what you are currently reading. Then join the MTPL Good Reads group. This is where our online discussion will take place. Starting in February, we'll post discussion topics about The Hunger Games and you can weigh in or offer insights about the book, character and plot of the story. We hope that you'll join the conversation! Posted:01-31-2012 Posted by: kklapperstuck

**RealTime / Virtual Reunion today!!!**
Come by the Library today to reconnect! But if you are away and can't be here in person, go to http://tinychat.com/monroetwplibrary and chat there! You can use a webcam (but don't have to) and you can log in using your Facebook or Twitter account! Hope to see you between 2:30 and 5:00 pm today!! Posted:12-29-2011 Posted by: kklapperstuck

**Teens Top Ten Winners Announced!**
9,000 teens voted . . . and these are the winners!! Posted:10-17-2011 Posted by: kklapperstuck

**Teen Read Week Scavenger Hunt!**
Check out this library scavenger hunt for Teen Read Week! Just use the library or our website (www.monroetwplibrary.org) to find the answers to these questions! Get the form at the library or grab the pdf. Fill it in and return the form by Saturday, October 29 to the Reference Desk or Youth Services desk. There will be a random drawing from those submitting correct answers. You could win an iTunes gift card! Posted:10-14-2011 Posted by: kklapperstuck

**Math and Reading Buddies Fall 2011**
Now expanded to give help to students in grades 1-8! Need community service hours or an after school activity? Volunteer as a tutor in the Math and Reading Buddies program! Math and Reading Buddies individually pairs high school volunteers with students in grades 1-8 who need help building skills in math and/or reading. Buddies usually meet once a week during a ten week session, for 30 to 60 minutes each meeting. Buddies are matched based on mutual availability and make their own schedules. No experience is necessary to volunteer, you just have to be in high school, enjoy math or reading and working with kids. The next session is from October 3 to December 16. Apply today! Stop by the Youth Services Desk or click here for a volunteer application. If you or your child is a student who needs help in math or reading, please click here. Applications are due back September 19th. Posted:09-01-2011 Posted by: Megan McCarthy

**Sign Up for Reading Rewards!**
Get started on your summer reading! Remember this year, you can log your reading online from anywhere at any time! Click here to get started! Posted:06-27-2011 Posted by: kklapperstuck

**Thursdays Tech Challenge**
Log into Mango and do the first 2 lessons in the basic Norwegian course. Answer “Hva heter du?” in Norwegian. Send your response to: teens@monroetwplibrary.org Helpful Hints: Mango Languages is an online language learning system. The lessons are organized by topic – so you can learn how to order food or ask directions! Or just get extra help on your Spanish homework. You can get to Mango from the front page of the Library’s website. Posted:06-14-2011 Posted by: kklapperstuck

**Party Like It’s 1999 (B.C.E.)!**
On Friday, May 13th, from 7:00-8:30 p.m., Monroe Library’s Teen Advisory Group will present its long-awaited Olympians Party for students in grades 7-12. Games, trivia, and prizes inspired by Greek mythology and Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson” series will make this the best TAG party yet! The party will be held in the Library Meeting Room after regular hours. Nectar and ambrosia will be served! Posted:05-10-2011 Posted by: kklapperstuck

**Poster Contest! Enter before May 27**
Can You Do Better than This? Can You Do Better than This? Enter Our Summer Reading Poster Contest! And YOUR poster could be on display at the Monroe Township Public Library! Create a poster celebrating summer reading using either “YOU ARE HERE” or “NOVEL DESTINATIONS” as a theme. Winner will receive a gift card for art supplies and will have poster displayed all summer long at the Library! ENTRIES DUE FRIDAY, MAY 27! Must be 11x17 in size. Drop off at Reference Desk or, if digital, email to teens@monroetwplibrary.org. Posted:05-10-2011 Posted by: kklapperstuck

**Olympians Party at the Library this Friday!**
Get your “Greek” on at the Olympians Party at the Monroe Township Library on Friday, May 13th from 7 to 8:30 pm! We will have food, games, and door prizes fit for gods, goddesses and mere mortals! Teens in 7th grade and up are welcome. Posted:05-09-2011 Posted by: kklapperstuck

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