Have You Read a Banned Book Lately?
Banned Books Week: September 22 - 28

Celebrate the freedom to read! Every year, the American Library Association and other organizations promote Banned Books Week to spread awareness of the dangers of censorship. Download the list of Books Challenged or Banned 2012 - 2013, which explains why these books are controversial. 
 
Looking for some good teen reads? Start with these banned and challenged books:
 
           
Anime Club
Monday, September 9, 4 - 5:30 p.m.

NOTE: This is the second Monday because of Labor Day.
 
Join us every month in Meeting Room A to hang out with other people who love anime as we watch shows and eat Japanese snacks. If you have your own anime-style or manga artwork, bring it to show off!

Anime Club meets the first Monday of each month throughout the year. Mark your calendars for the next meeting on October 7 in Meeting Room A.
 
 
Lego Club
Thursdays, September 12 and 26, 3 - 5 p.m.

Build with our stash of Legos twice per month, on the second and fourth Thursdays. 

Thanks to all the generous people who donated Legos! Would you like to donate? We'd be glad to take them and share the Lego love!
Early Out Game Day
Wednesday, September 18, 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Stop by after school to play video games and board games in Meeting Room A. We've got Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Dance Central, Guitar Hero, Twister, Apples to Apples, and lots more!

 

Need something to do on those early-out days from school? The library has the answer! Every day that Marion Schools let out early, we'll have something special going on in Meeting Room A. Play video games, board games, watch a movie, make a craft, or just hang out. If you're home-schooled or don't get out of school early on those days, just come when you want!
 

Teen Writers
Thursday, September 19, 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Do you love to write or want to learn while hanging out with other teen writers? This is the place to be! What can you write? Anything you want. Poetry, a zombie romance, your life story as told by your dog, whatever. Share your stories and poetry, ask for feedback, and get ideas. Need a kick in the butt to keep the words flowing? That's what writing buddies are for.

Teen Writers meets on the third Thursday of each month in the Conference Room at 3:30 p.m. Open to grades 6-12.
 
Vote Now for the Teens' Top Ten!
Have you checked out the display of Teens' Top Ten Nominees next to the new books? From now until October 19, you can vote for your three favorites along with teens all over the country. Download the complete list of nominees. Winners will be announced on October 22.
 
Library Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

 

Friday and Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Sunday
2 - 5 p.m.

 

Closed
Sunday, September 1
Monday, September 2
Download Music from the Library
Check out Freegal, which lets you download three DRM-free songs per week that are yours to keep!
 
You need your library card number and your PIN to access Freegal. Don't remember your PIN? Call the library at 377-3412 and ask for the Information Desk.
Get the Library on Your Phone
MLN2GO is the new iPhone/iPad app that will let you search the library catalog, place holds, and check your account. If you're in the bookstore and see a good book, you can use MLN2GO to scan the barcode to see if the library has it!
 
Android app coming soon!






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Have you seen the new website?
The library just updated its website with a brand-new design. Now you can search the catalog right from the front page or easily log in to your library account to check your due dates and fines. We have a new E-Library that collects all our e-book, magazine, downloadable music, and research databases in one place. Looking for homework help? Find some of our best resources in the Student section.
 
The Teens page is where you'll find the details of Upcoming Events, brand New Books for Teens to check out, and information on monthly clubs and summer and winter reading programs, where you'll find the names of this summer's prize winners and photos from events!
 
Have any suggestions for what you'd like to see on the Teen page? Let us know!