Teens are encouraged to check out the library for these great programs below.
Programs for Grades 6-12
TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB – SPARK A REACTION!
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Spark a Reaction with us this summer as you record your reading online! In between reads, join us for great programs, including Battle of the Books, Library Lock In, Video Game Tournament and many more! Register and enter a weekly raffle to win a Grace Digital Waterproof Portable Speaker Case or a robot Sphero! See a librarian for more details.
SUFFOLK COUNTY BATTLE OF THE BOOKS 2014
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Thursdays through August 7 @ 4-6pm
The Suffolk County Battle of The Books is county wide contest for teens entering six through ninth grade. Teams representing their local public libraries, compete in a series of trivia contests concerning eight novels. The County Battle will be taking place on Saturday, August 9 @ Stony Brook University. This is your chance to support your library, read great books and win prizes! (WHT112)
ARTS AND CRAFTS
RAINBOW LOOM
Thursday, August 7 @ 6:30pm
Obsessed with the new craze? Stop by and create something cool on the loom. No registration required.
DUCT TAPE MONDAYS
Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 6pm
Beat those Monday blues by making a unique craft with Miss Stephanie. No registration required. (WHT198)
CRAFT CLEAN UP
Thursday, August 28 @ 3-8pm
Help us clean our craft closet and craft away the day. No registration required.
WATER BALLOON FLIP FLOPS
Thursday, July 10 @ 6:30pm
Do you have a plain pair of flip-flops that you want to make more fun for the summer? We will be taking an ordinary pair of flip flops and decorating them with water balloons. ***Bring a plain pair of flips-flops and we will supply the rest!
ROBOT CELL PHONE COVERS
Thursday, July 17 @ 6:30pm
Create a robot cell phone cover out of felt!
SODA TAB BRACELETS
Thursday, July 24 @ 6:30pm
Interweave soda tabs with ribbons and create a beautifully unique bracelet for the summer!
DOODLE FANCY
Thursday, August 14 @ 6:30pm
Learn simple patterns of Zen Doodle! These designs will inspire your inner creativity, while being focused and relaxed.
PAINT CHIP BOOKMARKS
Monday, August 18 – Friday, August 22
Drop in during the week and create a bookmark out of paint chips at your own leisure!
ATTENTION GAMERS!
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
Saturday, July 19 @ 1pm - Mario Kart 8
Saturday, August 16 @ 1pm - Call of Duty Black Ops 2 (signed permission slips required)
Challenge your friends in an awesome game. Call or visit to register.
GAME ON!
Saturdays July 12, 19, 26 @ 7pm
Saturday August 16, 23, 30 @ 7pm
Come to the library after hours for some fun game play. No registration required. (WHT103)
TEEN LAN PARTY!
Saturdays, July 12 @ 1pm
Ready to “frag” some friends? Then come to the library and try your luck. Ages 11-25 permitted. No registration required. (WHT126)
APPLES TO APPLES CHALLENGE
Tuesday, July 22 @ 7pm
How do you like them apples? Play the game and eat some snacks.
MOD PODGE CANDLE VOTIVES
Thursday, August 21 @ 6:30pm
Add a glow to your room and decorate a Candle Votive with tissue paper and mod podge.
BOOK EVENTS
TEENS/PARENTS BOOK CLUB
Friday, July 25 @ 6:30pm – see librarian for book title
Teens and parents – join us to discuss our chosen book together and eat some great food! (WHT189)
SUFFOLK COUNTY BATTLE OF THE BOOKS 2014
Thursdays through August 7 @ 4-6pm
The Suffolk County Battle of The Books is county wide contest for teens entering six through ninth grade. This is your chance to support your library, read great books and win prizes! (WHT112)
CLUBS
ANIME CLUB
Tuesdays @ 3pm
Watch two anime episodes and enjoy a snack.
COOKING
S’MORE MUFFINS
Sunday, August 3 @ 3pm
Who doesn’t want S’more Muffins? Learn how to make this delicious treat.
POPIN’ COOKIN’ DINNER AND DESSERT
Wednesday, July 30 @ 5pm
Use chemical reactions to create a candy burger meal and candy gummy dessert.
MOVIE EVENTS
MUVCHAT
Fridays, July 18 @ 7:30
Friday August 15 @ 7:30
Interactive movie time! Watch a film and text comments that will appear on the screen.
BELLA AND EDWARD ANNIVERARY PARTY
Wednesday, August 13 @ 10:30am
It’s Bella’s and Edward’s wedding anniversary! Watch the entire Twilight Saga with us while enjoying food and win Twilight figurines.
SCARY MOVIE NIGHT
Tuesdays, July 15 & August 12 @ 7pm
Lights out – scary movie on! Popcorn will be served.
NAILED IT
Sundays, July 20 & August 3, 17, 31
Get your nails beach ready – we have all the polish and design ideas you’ll need!
JEOPARDY
Sundays, July 13, 27 & August 10, 24 @ 3pm
Got trivia skill? Come and show it off.
IT’S IN THE BAG
Wednesday, July 16 @ 6:30pm
The secret to babysitting? It’s in the bag! Create a babysitting toolkit and ignite your babysitting skills.
SELFIE CONTEST
Monday, July 21 – Friday, August 2
How original of a selfie can you take? Photos will be displayed in the teen room, 3 winners will be chosen. See librarian for details.
PIZZA AND PLANNING
Friday, July 25 @ 3:30pm
Eat pizza while we discuss ideas for the future. Attendees will receive one hour of community service. No registration required. (WHT145)
LIBRARY LOCK IN
Friday, August 8 @ 10pm
Join the all night teen takeover of the library! In order to get ‘locked in’ you must fill out a permission slip from the teen librarian for you and your parent/guardian and you to sign. Don’t wait – registration is limited! (WHT164)
