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Teen Zombie Night!

Must eat braaaaaaiiiins….

When the zombie apocalypse comes, will YOU be ready? Just kidding (or am I?)

We are hosting our first-ever Teen Zombie Night at the library on Monday, October 29 from 7-8:30 PM.  We have a professional make-up artist, Valerie Scarfone coming in to turn any willing teens into brain-eating zombies.

We’ll also have spooky treats and snacks.

In other zombie-related news, our 20-something bookclub is meeting that same night to discuss the novel World War Z:An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks.

An account of the decade-long conflict between humankind and hordes of the predatory undead is told from the perspective of dozens of survivors–soldiers, politicians, civilians, and others–who describe in their own words the epic human battle for survival.

And, if any of you watch the Walking Dead, it’s baaaack this weekend!

Have a good weekend!

Sharon Long, Teen Services Librarian

Zombies: a trend that won’t…wait for it…die?

I’ve been watching The Walking Dead, Season 2 and we just had Halloween, so zombies are back on the brain again (sidenote: they eat brains).  In any case, we’ve had some creepy programs to celebrate the season so I wanted to share some photos from our Graveyard Cupcakes teen program and make a booklist for some new zombie fiction that’s been creeping around. 

Graveyard cupcakes!

The winning cupcake by Mahnoor

New Zombie books

ASHES by Ilsa J. Bick.

Alex, a resourceful seventeen-year-old running from her incurable brain tumor, Tom, who has left the war in Afghanistan, and Ellie, an angry eight-year-old, join forces after an electromagnetic pulse sweeps through the sky and kills most of the world’s population, turning some of those who remain into zombies and giving the others superhuman senses.

BAD TASTE IN BOYS by Carrie Harris.

Future physician Kate Grable is horrified when her high school’s football coach gives team members steroids, but the drugs turn players into zombies and Kate must find an antidote before the flesh-eating monsters get to her or her friends.

THE FEAR by Charlie Higson.

In London, after a worldwide sickness infects adults, turning them into zombie-like creatures, DogNut and his crew embark on a deadly mission to find missing friends, as hungry, bloodthirsty grownups lie in wait. (Book 3 in the Enemy series.) 

DUST & DECAY by Jonathan Maberry.

In post-apocalyptic America, fifteen-year-old Benny Imura and his friends set out into the great Rot & Ruin hoping to find a better future but are soon pitted against zombies, wild animals, insane murderers, and the horrors of Gameland. (Book 2 in the Benny Imura series.)

THE DARK AND HOLLOW PLACES by Carrie Ryan.

Alone and listening to the moaning of the Dark City dying around her, Annah wants to find her way back home, to her sister and family and their village in the Forest of Hands and Teeth. (Book 3 in the Forest of Hands and Teeth Series.)

ZOMBIES VS. UNICORNS compiled by Justine Larbalestier, Holly Black.

Twelve short stories by a variety of authors seek to answer the question of whether zombies are better than unicorns.

Oh and also, from the movie Zombieland here are the Rules of Surviving Zombieland…give or take.

Rule 1: Cardio: How many unhealthy people do you see at the end of the world when its zombies doing the ending?

Rule 2: Beware of Bathrooms: Really not just bathrooms any good apocalyptic zombie survivor should know better than going into a bathroom, small closet or any other small room with only one way in or out. Only thing stupider to go into then a bathroom is a movie theater. Lots of places to run around before you get eaten.

Rule 3: Seatbelts: It’s a safe bet you’re not going to be hoofing it on foot in the event of a zombie outbreak. So when travelling on four wheels wear your seat belt. Nothing worse than finding yourself ejected out of your car into the loving and oh so hungry arms of zombies.

Rule 4: Doubletap: Carrying a gun is a great idea but it should never be your primary weapon. When you do end up using it remember to double tap. It’s an emergency and that’s why you’re using it and not your cricket bat so why skimp? One bullet more in the head will go a long way to ensuring your survival.

Rule 5: No Attachments: This is a tough one but you cannot have attachments. If you got kids or a wife you’re less likely to survive then the gal or guy who has no attachments and nothing slowing him or her down. Or worse yet making bonehead decisions like ‘going back into the room’

Rule 15: Know Your Way out! Nothing worse than a poorly planned escape. If you’re going to be a hero it’s always a good idea to plan ahead and as the rule states… know your way out!

Rule 17: Don’t Be a Hero: So when the going gets rough and the hot chick is about to get undead… its time to flee. No making a stand no ending up a brave zombie. Better to be a chicken liver live guy.

Rule 18: Limber Up: When either fighting a zombie or running from zombies it’s not a great time to be pulling a muscle or throwing your back out. So limbering up is kind of a must. Stretch it out a little… it may save your life.

Rule 31: Check the Back Seat. I can’t tell you how many times somebody has eaten it or in this case been eaten because they are just not smart enough to check the back seat. Always check the back seat friends. Always!

Rule 32: Enjoy the Little Things: It’s the end of the world. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Loot a ‘ Do the little things and enjoy ‘em. Who knows how long you have to live!

 Stay alert!

Sharon Long

Teen Services Librarian