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val's Interests
General
Readers, writers, books, movies, music, computers, people ...not necessarily in that order
Music
Looking for music you can't find on Clear Channel but afraid of infecting the family computer with malware or running afoul of the copyright cops? The library has a wealth of music for every age and stage and I gladly take advice on hot titles we need to add.
Movies
Blockbuster is great for quick access to recent popular titles but the library is cheaper and we have titles the media moguls don't bother to stock. Browse in person or improve your chance of getting new hot titles by putting them on hold. You can place a hold from home through your computer or by picking up the phone and calling us at 635-5631.
Television
From old standards and cult classics to recent HBO titles the library system has a great collection of titles that debuted on the small screen. Check the catalog! It's easy to place holds with a library card and a pin number and easier on your budget than the video store.
Books
Tech is great and I'm a media fiend myself but the written word still rules. Whether you love fantasy or just the facts we have most of the books you want to see and if we don't we'll be glad to borrow it from libraries outside our system or consider adding it to the collection.
Heroes
Library users! They know how to stretch a dollar. With free books, movies, music, computer access and great programs the library continues to be one of the most cost effective uses of local funds.
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About me: I've been working in libraries since 1978 but I'm relatively new to the YA job. I have however been working here at BPL (and working with our previous YA librarian) for over 17 years. These days I'm in charge of buying materials and planning programs for pwople in 6th grade and up and buying music and video for the adult collection.
Who I'd like to meet: Teens & Young Adults interested in enjoying our resources and making a difference in our services. If you would like a hand in making this one of the best Teen resources in Onondaga County, I'd like to meet you. If you've got energy, enthusiasm,ideas, knowledge and skills come join us and help make a difference.
Just wanted to give you a heads up that my latest forensic crime thriller, Freezer Burn, is coming out June 3! It will be available in bookstores everywhere next week, and it’s available for preorder on Amazon right now! I'll be doing a bunch of events in and around Philadelphia. For details, see my profile. Thanks for the friendship!
Join me this Sunday, 7-9 p.m. EST for an online chat at www. writerschatroom. com, where I'll be chatting about writing, publishing, my books, and pretty much anything else you'd care to discuss.
Thanks for the add! Keep your eyes out for my bestselling fantasy novel, Paraworld Zero. I just found out last night that it's a finalist for the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Yahoo! Have a wonderful day!
DON'T TELL MOTHER releases today at www. thewildrosepress. com .
:) Tara
Raised under the shadow of her popular and spoiled brother, AJ Dawson struggles to get any kind of compliment from her mother. At school she is forced to deal with a lot of the same issues. Her immature coach is determined to turn the team against her, her teammates are bent on losing every game, and the rest of the school population cowers in her presence. AJ knows the first step to solving her problems is to gain acceptance from her mother.
Easier said than done.
Her relationship with her mother goes from bad to worse when AJ’s new green-haired boyfriend knocks on the door. She knows she’ll have to clean up her guy if she wants to earn Mom’s respect. But AJ’s secret ability to foretell the future is driving her and her mom further apart, and if she doesn’t tell her mom about her horrible vision soon, her brother will die.
