YOTSUBA&! Volume 1 by Azuma Kiyohiko

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
So, I'm kinda waiting for the other shoe to drop on this one. Who the heck is this goofy kid, where did she come from, and why is she so spacey? But in the mean time, I'm cracking up. This is really slapstick humor, from cicadas in the house to getting stuck in the bathroom window. Fun to read.


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We have a Wii!

Participate in the very first Teen Library Wii Sports Tournament on December 29th at 2:00 PM. Sign in between 2:00 and 2:30 and then wait and watch as everyone has a chance to play. More tournaments will follow. Don't miss all the fun.

Vampire Knight, Vol. 5 by Matsuri Hino

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
Okay, when is vol. 6 coming. I don't think I can wait!


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D Gray-man Vol. 1 by Katsura Hoshino

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
I like this one. The bad guy is alarmingly goofy, but the plot is nice and there seems to be many places it could go. I think I'll continue with this one.


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Poll Results

Well, the United States has chosen a new president, and you have selected your winner in our latest poll. In answer to the questions, "If it were up to you, who would run for president?" you offered some interesting write-in candidates, including Darth Vader and pikachu, but in the end, you voted for everyone's favorite ticklish monster, Elmo. He was, after all, the only candidate with real experience in politics. Elmo has testified before the United States Congress to support music education for children.

Be sure to let us know your opinion on our new poll concerning music in the library. Check it out on the right of this page. And if you have ideas for other polls, feel free to comment here.

Claymore, Volume 1 by Norihiro Yagi

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
Good start to a series. Seemingly unfeeling protagonist, kind orphan to give her some humanity, and creeping doom in her future. This one should be good.


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MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, A by William & Appignanesi, Richard Shakespeare

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
A cool edition of my favorite play from the bard. I love these manga versions because I know the story so well, and they don't generally change it at all, but there are little jokes and a few winks at the reader in the illustration, so there is a little something new. Fun to look at, fun to read.


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Knitting Club

Knitting Club will now be meeting on Mondays at 4:00 PM. New members are always welcome. Call the library anytime to sign up. Right now we are working on a blanket for charity.

Teens Top Ten

Celebrate Teen Read Week by voting for your favorite books. Tired of librarians telling you what to read? Tell them what to read for a change! Vote here!

Poll Results

Results are in from our September Poll:

"If I ran the library, I would buy..."

More Manga---11 Votes
More Popular Films---10 Votes
More Fantasy Fiction---13 Votes
A Bean Bag Chair---9 Votes

We'll be looking for more fantasy titles to add to our collection. Now, check out our new poll on the right side of this page, and be sure to give us your opinion.

Anime Knits

For those of you who may be interested in Anime themed knitting projects...here is a cool hat with ears. This is not a beginner project, but if you have some knitting experience, or want to get some, sign up for Knit and Stitch and I'll give you a hand with it.

xxxHOLiC, Volume 1 by Clamp

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
A fairly complicated start to what looks like a good series. I saw the Anime version on Saturday, and it changed a few things. I think I liked it better.


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Knit and Stitch is Coming!

Do you need a new hobby? Want to get together with some friends, and create some really cool stuff? Join us for Knit and Stitch, our new knitting club for teens and tweens. Students, ages 10 and up are welcome to join us starting October 20 at 3:30 PM. At our first meeting we will make our own knitting needles and begin learning to knit. If you already know how to knit or crochet, bring your latest project along and join the fun. At this program, we will choose a time for weekly meetings, and discuss future projects.

Registration begins October 6. Call or stop by the library to sign up.

You can make an accessory for yourself, a really creative present for someone else, or work together to create an afghan to donate to charity. The possibilities are endless. Here are a few ideas!

A simple scarf

An easy bag

A quick cell phone tote

Anime Club

Don't forget Anime Club is this weekend. We will be screening XXXholic on Saturday, September 27th at 2:00 PM. Anyone is welcome. Students under the age of 16 must turn in a permission slip or be accompanied by an adult. Want to check it out before the meeting? Check out the Manga at the library.Click Here to check availability

Blood+ Volume 1 by Asuka Katsura

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
A good addition to the high school vampire genre


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Drop Your Pants @ The Library

September 15 at 3:30 PM. Bring your old jeans and other denim clothing to the library and turn your worn out stuff into cool new couture. We will use bleach pens, safety pins and beads to create a new wardrobe from your old. Go back to school in style! Registration begins September 2. For teens in grades 7-12.

American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
Totally cool story. I love the three separate stories, and they came together well in the end, despite being completely disparate at the start. And I have a soft spot for the monkey king. He's so mischievous and totally unapologetic about his faults.


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Death Note, Volume 1 by Tsugumi Ohba

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is a very interesting premise. A super intelligent high school student is given the power to rid the world of all evil, at least that's the way he sees it. I'm wondering how many people have wondered what it would be like to do away with anyone they thought didn't deserve to live. Unfortunately, things get out of hand pretty fast.


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Bleach, Vol. 1: The Death and the Strawberry by Tite Kubo

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is my first Manga read. I have a feeling I could get addicted to this stuff. I could spend significant amounts of time worrying about when the conclusion will be published. Still, if you don't think too hard, and just get into the grand drama of the thing, and accept every bizarre twist and turn, it's kinda fun. I would welcome any opinions on what to read next in this particular area.


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