The 2012 Printz Award books have been announced! The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. It is named for a Topeka, Kansas school librarian who was a long-time active member of the Young Adult Library Services Association.  The award is sponsored by Booklist, a publication of the American Library Association.

Brainfuse provides online homework help through its unique HelpNow service—a blend of one-to-one homework help, skills-building, test preparation, and writing assistance. Learn more about Brainfuse, which can be accessed online here. Teens who need help getting started using Brainfuse are invited to drop in at the Homework Help Center where an adult coach can assist in learning to use this service. The Homework Help Center is open on the third floor Maas Teen Learning Center during these times: Monday & Thursday: 4-6 pm; Tuesday & Wednesday: 4-8 pm; Saturday & Sunday: 1-5 pm; closed on Friday and holidays.

World Book Night has a goal of getting 50,000 people in the US to go out in the community on or about Monday, April 23, and give a book to a stranger or to people you might know. If chosen, you'll be given 20 free paperbacks specially-produced, not-for-resale editions, and there will be 30 titles, including a few young adult titles, for you to choose from. This group, supported by authors and publishers, wants to give away a million books. Mead Library, with the Friends of Mead Public Library, has applied to be a pickup point for your books. You must be at least 16 years old to apply to be a book giver. Learn more and apply at the World Book Night website.