Book Reviews

Take a sneak peek at the hottest new titles for young adults, from science fiction to vampires, history to mystery and more.

Top 10 Young Adult Books

Teens' Top Ten is a teen choice list, with titles nominated and chosen by teens. Coordinated by the American Library Association.

Game Hour—Collister

Join us for some fun gaming and snacks. We'll have a Wii and other games.

Library! at Collister
Thursday, March 18, at 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Alex 562-4995

Librarian's Choice—Main

Look out for whatever crazy stuff Linda might come up with. You never know what will happen.

Main Library
Tuesday, March 23, 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Linda 384-4200

A Celebration of Pranks and General Foolishness—Collister

Do you like to play pranks? Is April Fools' Day your most revered holiday? Then, come find out what mayhem Alex has in store this April 1st. You'd be a fool to miss it!

Library! at Collister
Thursday, April 1, at 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Alex 562-4995

Book Club—Collister

Love reading? Well, join the club! Our next pick is The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart—a book about boarding school, secret societies, and uproarious pranks.

Library! at Collister
Thursday, April 8, at 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Alex 562-4995

Crafts—Main

Teens, try your hand at making toothbrush bracelets or candy sculpture!  Check out Boise Public Library’s teen craft programs.

Main Library
Tuesday, April 13, 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Linda 384-4200
Image by Freakgirl on Flickr

Book Discussion—Main

Come armed with your favorite books (or at least information about them) and get recommended reads from other teens.

Main Library
Tuesday, April 20, 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Linda 384-4200
Image by Monterey Public Library on Flickr
 

After3 Program Locator

The City of Boise's After3 service gives you a central place to quickly locate after-school activities in your neighborhood. Use the City's Youth Program Locator or call 2-1-1 to find a variety of activities in the Boise area.