Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Post Reviews in the Comments Here!

How to Earn Points:
-Attend Programs - 20 points

-Read Books
You get points for books that you've read since May 23, 2010.
Less than 100 pages - 3 points
100-200 pages - 5 points
200-400 pages - 8 points
400-600 pages - 10 points
600-800 pages - 12 points
800-1000 pages - 15 points
Over 1000 pages - 18 points

-Write reviews
When writing reviews you can review any book, cd, movie or magazine that you've read since August 2009.
Book reviews - 5 points
Movie reviews - 3 points
CD reviews - 3 points (NOTE: review the entire album not just individual songs)
Magazine reviews - 3 points (NOTE: review the entire magazine)

-Post reviews on the teen blog
3 Bonus Points for posting reviews at www.eolteens.blogspot.com

A refresher on how it works:

You can review books, movies, or CD's you've read, seen, or listened to since May 23, 2010. In your review, include:
-the title and author/artist
-what you liked and/or disliked (plot? characters? the ending? too slow?)
-NO SPOILERS!!! DO NOT give a way the ending, or what happens to major characters!
-Give a rating or 1 to 5 stars, with 5 being the best of the best.
-Reviews should be at least 3-5 sentences long and be sure to put your initials at the end.
-Be creative! List your favorite tracks of a CD, favorite quote from a book, etc.
-After clicking on "Comments" and writing your review, select "Anonymous" and submit.
-Email Matt at mlayne@bham.lib.al.us to let him know which review you posted so your points will be logged.


For more information about these events or anything teen-related at EOL, contact Matt Layne!
mlayne@bham.lib.al.us
205/445-1141

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Today is the day!

Stephenie Meyers' Eclipse novella, The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, is officially available! Visit the catalog and place your hold today!

Also, starting Monday June 7th, you can read it for free online at www.breetanner.com!

Happy reading!
Holley