Teen Picks

I'm a big fan of Scrabble. And I don't just mean playing the game. I've also been known to sport the jewelry. In fact, I currently have four different necklaces made out of Scrabble tiles. It's the ultimate in recycling!

Want to have a Scrabble tile necklace of your very own? Teens can join Miss Wendy on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. for a chance to make this unique fashion accessory. The Hoover Public Library will provide all the supplies. Just bring yourself. Or, better yet, bring a friend or two with you.

If you or your parents need more information about this event, just call the Teen Spot at 444-7826.

FINALISTS
Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi

Dark Water by Laura McNeal

Lockdown by Walter Dean Myers

One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

Our Seventh Annual Battle of the Teen Bands on Saturday, June 5, 2010 was a HUGE success! So huge, in fact, that it took us almost an entire month to get everything assembled so we could blog about it. Thanks for your patience.

This year's battle featured five bands: Remedy, A Band, Flying Afros, 13th Gravestone, and Skin Deep. Each had 15 minutes to wow the 202 people in the audience, including the four judges. Special thanks to Jill, Mollie, Casey, and Clint for lending their time and musical expertise to our event!

Each band was scored on musicality, originality, appeal, and showmanship. The two bands with the highest scores each earned a cash prize, provided by the Friends of the Library. Thank you, Friends!