Teen Read Week 2012: It Came From the Library!

Beginning October 14, 2012 Teens across the nation will be dared to read for pure enjoyment. Teen Read Week is a week-long national initiative that gives libraries the opportunity to encourage their teens to read for the fun of it.  This year's theme: It Came From the Library! will help feature horror stories and supernatural phenomenons.  Teen Read Week began in 1998 and has been growing ever since.  Libraries across the world celebrate Teen Read Week with a variety of special events and programs aimed at encouraging teens to read for pleasure and to visit their libraries for free reading materials.  At the Port Jefferson Teen Center, we will be celebrating Teen Read Week with awesome programs, great book recommendations and spooky decorations that cover the walls of the Teen space.

YALSA states: "Why is it important to celebrate? For a lot of reasons! Teens have so many options for entertainment, so it's important to remind them to spend time reading for pleasure: it's free, fun, and can be done anywhere!" 

The staff at the Port Jefferson Teen Center are geared up and ready to help teens celebrate!  Below is a list of our Teen Read Week programs that 6th-12th grade Port Jefferson library card holders can sign up for.

Astrology Artwork - Sunday, October 14th @ 2:00pm
Explore the sky and make a unique work of art that reflects your astrological symbol using string, cardstock and permanent markers. Frames will be provided.

Attack of the Flubber - Monday, October 15th @6:30pm
Create your very own flubber!

Zombie Survival Training - Tuesday, October 16th @ 6:30pm
Are you prepared for a zombie attack? Don't worry, because the Library has you covered! We'll teach you all the basics to survive any Zombie Apocalypse!

Video Game Discussion - Wednesday, October 17th @ 6:30pm
Meet once a month to discuss video games with James, the gaming guru. Refreshments will be served. Food products used in this program may contain allergens.

DIY Paper Wallet - Thursday, October 18th @ 6:30pm
Join us and you can see how easy it is to make wallets out of decorative paper.

Undead at Your Library - Saturday, October 20th @ 6:00pm
Zombies are taking over the library!!! Come in and learn how to survive a Zombie apocalypse. There will be zombies in the library, so this program is NOT for the squeamish. Pick up a permission slip at the Teen Center beginning Monday, October 1. Dress like a zombie if you would like! Food products used in this program may contain allergens.

For Horror Fiction Selections take a look here!