Good things are heading for a theater near you.  Between now and the end of the year there are three movies made from teen books with theatrical releases.  Probably one of the most anticipated cinematic events of the year is the movie Twilight based on the Stephanie Meyers book dealing with vampire love.  The movie had originally been scheduled for release in December but was moved up to November 21, 2008.

There are two movies scheduled for release in October.  On October 3, 2008, Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (based on the book of the same name by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan) hits the big screen. The movie stars Michael Cera of Superbad and Juno fame and Kat Dennings.  Nick and Norah spend one incredible night exploring love, life, and music in Manhattan.

City of Ember (the first book in the Books of Ember series by Jeanne Duprau) opens October 10, 2008.  An underground city has existed for over 200 years.  But now the generator is failing and supplies are running low.  It’s up to Lina and Doon to uncover the secret to save their world.

If you like

Twilight try the rest of the Twilight saga New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn

If you like Nick and  Norah’s Infinite Playlist try:  Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List, Gingerbread, Shrimp,

21 Proms, Boy Meets Boy

City of Ember read the rest of the series The People of Sparks, Prophet of Yonwood, Diamond Of Darkhold

I can’t believe we are more than halfway through the summer reading program.  Where has the summer gone?  This week at GPL stay cool by watching a movie and creating a short animated movie.

Wednesday July 15 from 4-6 pm we will be watching the  Inkheart based off the book Inkheart by Cordelia Funk.  Drinks and snacks will be served.

Friday July 17 from 4-6 pm is an animation workshop.  Lee Lacy will show us how to make a short animated clip. Think along the lines of South Park style or Monty Python style animation.  We will create stories using paper, celebrity paper dolls, googly eyes, weird flat foam shapes and other materials.  We then film the stories using a digital camera and edit them into a short movie using Windows Movie Maker.  Be prepared to work in small groups.   I would like to put the animated movies on the library website for everyone to see.

Both events are free and open to teens 12-18 years old.

For more information go to teensummer.georgetown.org or call  Bethni King at 930.9331 or email bking@georgetowntx.org

Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob?  Whichever boy you are rooting for come celebrate the release of New Moon and all things Twilight related Friday November 13, 2009 from 7-9 pm.  Watch New Moon trailers and related videos, party with Twilight Trivia, werewolf kibble, blood bar, sparkle Like a Cullen, drive like a Cullen, snack on Twilight related food, henna tattoos, and make your own Twilight related magnets and t-shirts.    Teens ages 12-18.

The movie New Moon from the Stephenie Meyer Twilight saga is almost here.  To celebrate, GPL had a Twilight Party last Friday.   To start off we  declared our heart’s desire by choosing a Team Jacob or Team Edward button.  Then we sparkled up like the vampires and shared our love of the books.  Henna tattoos, magnets and t-shirts,  trivia, MarioKart, and yummy treats rounded out the evening of Twilight fun.

Click here or here to see pictures from the party.