We’re officially in our new digs at 700 New Hampshire! If you haven’t stopped by to see us, you have the perfect excuse starting in February. Our regular weekly events begin again on February 1st with the Teen Zone Cafe. We also have a new day and time for Gaming with the Pro. Check below for more details. Read More..
I saw this book sitting on the adult new book shelf and immediately picked it up. I’m not artistically inclined, but I love looking at fashion drawings, especially if they are period dresses. If you have an artistic flair, How to Draw and Paint Fashion and Costume Design will give you step by step instructions for fashion styles from the 1920′s through the 1960s, and even some period costume ideas. This book could easily fit into the young adult collection, by why not explore the adult shelves as well? Of course, it’s checked out now, but put yourself on hold and you’re sure to get it soon after we open in our temporary space at 700 New Hampshire.
Registration is now open for the ACT practice test!
We’ve partnered again with Kaplan to give Lawrence area students a chance at taking real college entrance exams. Why take a practice test?
Title: Skip Beat!
Author: Yashiki Nakamara
What is it about? It is about a girl who tries to make it into the talent world and get revenge on the guy that ditched her.
What did you think of it & why did you pick it up? I loved it!!!!!!!! I picked it up because is my other manga book it had a page advertising it so I thought I would read it.
Star Rating: 
It was awesome! Everyone should check this out!
I would suggest this for: Anyone who likes manga
Name: Megan D. 6th grade
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
What is it about? The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is about 4 girls, Bridget, Carmen, Lena, and Tibby. This summer is their first summer apart. Before they leave they find a pair of magical pants that fit them all perfectly. They then decide to pass the pants a long to each other to keep them together for the summer. Read More..
Tales of the Madman Underground by John Barnes
What’s it about? It’s 1973 and Karl Shoemaker’s life is in disarray. After his dad died Karl’s mother forgot how to be a mother so she became an alcoholic instead. She steals all the money he makes from his five-after school jobs and goes to bed with a new man each night. Because of his life situation, his high school sends him and seven other kids to group therapy. His best friend, Paul, calls them the “Madman Underground”. This year though, Karl is determined to be normal, or, at least, as normal as a guy with his life can be. The first step to normalcy is leaving the Madman Underground for good. But can Karl really leave the people who not only know all his stories, but have shared all of theirs as well? Find out in this hilarious, uncensored, and utterly crazy novel by John Barnes.