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In order to better serve the unique developmental needs of adolescents, Teen Programs are limited to youths in Grades 6 through 12. Children who have not yet graduated from the fifth grade should check out the wonderful programs sponsored by our Children's Services Department.

 

If you've any questions about programs for teens, call Dawn Sardes, the Teen Services Librarian at 216-261-5300, extension 138.

 
Original Writing
  • The Drain

    Why?

    Why don't you cry?

    Why do you lie?

    Why do you smile?

    Do you think we're senile?

    do you think we don't see the pain?

    There's everything to lose and nothing to gain

    Why do you play these painful games?

    My trying to make sense of this is driving me insane.

    I don't know who to blame.

    Is it you, me them?

    It's a damn shame

    that even though it hurts we still do the same thingIt's like a damned drain

    that doesn't suck away the pain

    it just sucks away the sane,

    the ones that don't play the ...

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Book Club
  • Anime: Death Note

    Which character do you prefer? Light or L? Was Light evil even before he found the Death Note, or did the power destroy his better nature? Is light as much a victm of the Death Note as those he killed?

     

    Regarding L, considering that he placed another person on television to challenge "Kira," knowing that he would be killed, how good a person is he?

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