August – September YA/Tween Programs
Teen
August 4, 2010
7pm
Craft-a-palooza
Let your creative side out. We’ll pull out all of our felt, ribbons, paint, glitter and glue, you see what you can make out of it!
August 25
TAB
Tell us what you want from the library, talk about programs, books, and anything else that comes up. Snacks provided-- bring a friend or two! Anyone entering 6th grade or above in the Fall is welcome!
August 27
Summer Reading Lock In
7pm-10pm
To celebrate the end of a great summer, we’ll have a night of games, pizza and prizes! To attend you must read and record 2 books in the Summer Reading program by 5pm on the 27th!
The Summer Reading Raffle will be drawn at the Lock-In, but you don’t have to be there to win your prize.
September 15
7pm
Duct Tape Creations
Use multi-colored Duct Tape to make anything you can think of—a wallet, an ipod case, a rose, or something even better! We provide the duct tape, you bring a great idea or two.
September 24
7pm-8:30
Mario Cart
Challenge your friends or other teens to some Mario Cart for Wii! This is the first of our new monthly Friday evening programs, so look for more in the future!
September 29
TAB
Tell us what you want from the library, talk about programs, books, and anything else that comes up.! Snacks provided-- bring a friend or two, as well as your great ideas!
Battle of the Books
Don’t Forget these Important Dates!
August 3-Pratice
August 10- Mock Battle with Commack Public Library
August 11- Last Minute Costume Prep!
August 14- Battle at Stonybrook!
August 18- Post-Battle Team Pizza Party
Mark Your Calenders! These popular College Prep programs will be back again this fall! Sign up for these programs will begin October 1, 2010
October 13 Everything you wanted to know about the College Application and Admission Process and Needn’t be Afraid to Ask
October 23 Tips and Strategies to Boost your Score on the SAT
Tween
Tween programs are for those entering grades 4-5.
August 24
iPod Case
We’ll make felt Ipod cases with a quick and simple sewing technique. Never sewn before? Not at issue! We can make the case for any other electronic device you may have, like a phone or even sunglasses! Bring the item you’ll be making the case for, so we can get a good measurement!
September 27- October 25
Book Quest!
6pm
Do you like to read? Are you a fan of game shows? This program combines the best of those two activates! We’ll meet once a week on Mondays, for an hour. We’ll read a few chapters of the book at home each week, then practice questions at the meeting for the final quiz on October 25th! The book will be announced at the first meting on September 27th! Please make sure to sign up so we can get you a book!
September 22
Decorated Pen Cup
We’ll make a pen cup from a recycled can or jar. Please bring a clean, empty can or jar, we’ll provide everything you need to make it look wonderful!