It seems like stories always end with a happily ever after, right? The rebels win the war, and the survivors live happily ever after. The lovers overcome the odds set against them and live happily ever after. But what happens after that? Does happily ever after last forever?
The other night I couldn't sleep. I tossed and turned, and texted my frustration to a friend. We were both struggling. He suggested we count electric sheep together via text. I thought, hey why not? Back and forth we went, 1...2...3...4 (this is silly)...5 (but you like it)...6...until I actually did fall asleep. Why did that work?
Here's something I love: TED Talks. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design. It's a global phenomenon that brings together all kinds of people, from every walk of life, to share new things. They can be technological advances, they can be comedic skits, they can be fantastic performances, and more. My favorite thing is that all are about innovation, education, and creativity.
Seventeen-year-old Emerson is crazy. How else can she explain her unfortunate habit of seeing and talking to the dead people who appear to her everywhere? At least she’s out of the mental ward of the hospital and off her meds now. Still, Em knows that she’s a freak and no one besides her brother, Thomas, and his wife, Dru, know the truth. But what is the truth?
Are you a creator? Do you draw, paint, or collage? Do you write poetry or stories? We have a project for you! Several branches are participating in a new Collaborative Journal project, and we are pretty excited.
What's a collaborative journal? Well, we'll have blank notebooks available for you to express yourselves. Use pens, pencils, markers, crayons, paint...whatever you want to make your mark. We hope you will be respectful, and remember that other people will be seeing these. Be positive, be expressive, and be creative!
The Fault in Our Stars - A 2012 Teens' Top Ten Nominee
Sixteen-year-old Hazel may be on a miracle drug for the thyroid cancer that’s been killing her since she was thirteen, but if you ask her, the life she is living is not very miraculous. In fact, it’s downright depressing. And being forced to go to a support group for children with cancer only makes it worse.
"Attention everyone! The time is now 8:45 p.m. and the library will be closing in 15 minutes. Please bring all items for check out to the front desk at this time," Caitlin called over the intercom in a stern and clear voice.
Seventeen-year-old Pierce didn’t have a near death experience two years ago when she fell into a pool and drowned in the middle of winter. She didn’t see a bright, white light. She wasn't overwhelmed by a sense of peace and love. Pierce didn’t experience any of that before she was revived by the doctors at the hospital. But she can’t tell anyone that. Because who would believe that she actually went to the Underworld and was taken captive by the overseer of this in-between place where the dead are sorted for eternity, and a guy who calls himself John Hayden?
Looking for something EXTRA fun to do this summer? Wish you could get out of the heat and into a place where you can hang with friends away from parents and younger siblings? Just want some free food? Well, look no further; Mid-Continent Public Library has exactly what you need!
This summer, we are celebrating our Summer Reading Program by putting on some great programs for you. The theme this year is "Own the Night," and in true horror fashion, we are throwing a zombie party! You read that right, ZOMBIES!
Sixteen-year-old Hazel may be on a miracle drug for the thyroid cancer that’s been killing her since she was thirteen, but if you ask her, the life she is living is not very miraculous. In fact, it’s downright depressing. And being forced to go to a support group for children with cancer only makes it worse.
