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Teens
Published May 17, 2013
We've gone through our countdown of the Best of Summer Reading all week.
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Teens
Published May 16, 2013
We're getting close to the end of the summer reading countdown.
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Teens
Published May 15, 2013
We're continuing our countdown of the 5 best things about summer reading with #3...
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Teens
Published May 14, 2013
All this week we're counting down the Top 5 Best Things about the Teen Summer Reading Program.
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Teens
Published May 13, 2013
All this week we're counting down the Top 5 Best Things about the Teen Summer Reading Program!
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Teens
Published May 8, 2013
Summer reading starts Saturday, May 18. Are you ready?
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Teens
Published March 1, 2013
Not in real life, I promise. But I do wonder what's going on behind the scenes in others' lives. Instead of being a creeper in real life, I love reading books that are written
like journals.
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Teens
Published January 30, 2013
Check out these videos from the NCAC's teen film contest.
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Teens
Published December 20, 2012
Happy first snow of the season, everyone! It might not be enough to make a snowball, but it can at least put you in the mood for a nice, snowy book.
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Teens
Published October 15, 2012
Teens from across the country have chosen their pick for this years' Teens' Top Ten. Did your favorites make the cut?
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Teens
Published August 13, 2012
Have you checked out the nominees for the 2012 Teens Top Ten?
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Teens
Published June 4, 2012
Hitting the road for a little summer vacation? Or stuck at home wishing you were? We've got some great summer reads just for you.
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Teens
Published May 1, 2012
We love comic books a lot here at the Library, and to celebrate Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, we thought we'd share some of our favorite comics and graphic novels.
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Teens
Published April 27, 2012
And the winners are...
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Teens
Published March 26, 2012
Voting for this year's Truman Award hasn't even begun yet, but we have the titles for next year already. Come to the Library to get a head start!
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News & Views
Published March 22, 2012
The Hunger Games premiers tonight at midnight, officially launching the movie we've been talking about for months.
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News & Views
Published March 20, 2012
Today is your last day to enter your name for a chance to win tickets to The Hunger Games from Campbell 16 and The Library.
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News & Views
Published March 19, 2012
Check out the Capitol's website to register your district.
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News & Views
Published March 17, 2012
Here's the big question: which is better? The Hunger Games or Twilight?
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News & Views
Published March 16, 2012
Check out this funny blog that wonders what the Hunger Games would be like if the Tributes could have iPhones.
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News & Views
Published March 15, 2012
Check out the new Civil Wars song from the Hunger Games soundtrack.
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News & Views
Published March 13, 2012
Check out four "Hunger Games" stars on the cover of Girl's Life: Prim, Rue, Clove, and Foxface.
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News & Views
Published March 12, 2012
Watch the Hunger Games live Hollywood premier starting tonight at 7:30.
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Teens
Published March 12, 2012
The Library is celebrating the release of The Hunger Games in style with programs and events leading up to the release of the movie on March 23.
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News & Views
Published March 12, 2012
Here's an exclusive video from MTV.com, featuring Peeta's interview with Caeser Flickerman.
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News & Views
Published March 7, 2012
News & Views
Published March 5, 2012
Does Suzanne Collins like "The Hunger Games"?
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News & Views
Published March 4, 2012
Pictures from "The Hunger Games" movie!
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News & Views
Published March 3, 2012
Latest clip from the Hunger Games!
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Teens
Published March 2, 2012
Have you checked out next year's Gateway Award nominees? They're hitting shelves now; check them out and get a head start!
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News & Views
Published March 2, 2012
Think you know the Districts? Think again...
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News & Views
Published February 28, 2012
New Hunger Games Game Coming Soon
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News & Views
Published February 15, 2012
Fresh from the Capitol
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News & Views
Published February 7, 2012
Fabulous Fashion from the Capitol
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News & Views
Published February 2, 2012
The Hunger Games are quickly approaching... are you ready?
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Teens
Published February 2, 2012
So much is going on @ your Library!
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Teens
Published January 28, 2012
Teens
Published January 19, 2012
Teens
Published December 21, 2011
Teens
Published November 1, 2011
Teens
Published October 20, 2011
Did you know that today is the
National Day on Writing? You didn't? Well, take a break from whatever you're doing and get to writing to celebrate! Did you also know there are tons of opportunties to write in the area?
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Teens
Published September 29, 2011
As you know we've been celebrating Banned Books Week at the Library all week long with programs, author visits, and by reading banned and challenged books. We're also hosting a Banned Books Read Out. People from the community will be reading from the top 30 banned books of the last decade. They'll be reading from books like
To Kill A Mockingbird, Catcher in the Rye, ttyl and
Harry Potter.
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Teens
Published July 23, 2011
I know that summer is a busy time for everyone, but it's also the perfect time to sit back, soak up some sun, and read. But since there isn't that much summer left, I thought I'd post some 5-second book reviews to give you an idea of what we've got on the shelves and what's coming out soon.
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Teens
Published July 21, 2011
Do you feel the need to embrace your inner alien? Come to our intergalactic live action role playing event Friday at 7pm for grades 6-12.
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Government
Published April 8, 2011
With Congress nearly unable to come to an agreement about the federal budget, many government agencies and institutions feared they may have to cease operations. What would a government shutdown have meant for the average American?
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Community Matters,
Government,
Politics & Elections
Published November 15, 2010
Why did the chicken cross the road? Probably because it heard about Springfield's approval of an urban chicken ordinance, which allows chickens to be raised within the city limits.
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Government,
Politics & Elections
Published August 17, 2010
Looking for a way to make your carbon footprint smaller? The city of Springfield offers a variety of ways to recycle.
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Government,
Health & Wellness
Published November 12, 2009
NPR compares health plans offered by governments similar to the United States.
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Community Matters,
Health & Wellness,
Missouri & Ozarks
Published August 10, 2009
Summertime in the Ozarks is fun for both people and pets, even as temperatures soar. Find tips for caring for those furry family members in the fierce summer heat.
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