Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Volunteer Opportunities

Teen Book Reviewers DXY488
Thursday, November 5 and December 3, 7-8 pm (DH)
Enjoy reading the newest books, earn community service by reading and writing book reviews for our Teen Blog. Online registration begins 11/2.

Veterans Day Letters to Soldiers DXY489
Wednesday, November 11, 7:00-8:00 pm
Honor our veterans by writing a letter to a soldier serving overseas. Earn one hour of community service. Online registration begins 11/2.

Pet Fair DXY490
Saturday, November 21, 10-3pm (DH)
Help at our craft tables for kids and earn community service. Online registration begins 11/10.

Gingerbread Houses DXY491
Tuesday, December 1, 7-8:30 pm (DH)
Help kids and their families decorate gingerbread houses for the holidays. Online registration begins 11/17.

November/December Programs

Twilight and New Moon Jeopardy Game DXY486
Thursday, November 19, 7-8 pm (DH)
Brush up on our Twilight trivia in time for the movie release of New Moon. We will be raffling off a Twilight music box. Online registration begins 11/2.

Crystal Earrings DXY487Friday, December 11, 7-8:30 pm (DH)
Create your own unique earrings and pair to share. Registration begins 11/24.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

September Programs

Kaplan PSAT Practice Test & Scoring Seminar
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Saturday, September 26, 10 am-1 pm, October 3, 10-11 am (DH)
This is a perfect opportunity to experience the PSAT, in a test-like
environment. Students will receive a comprehensive analysis of their
individual performance on the test. Registration begins 9/14.

Friday, September 11, 2009

September/October Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Huntington Park Stewardship Program DXY482
Thursday, October 15, 7-8 pm (DH)
Learn how you can assist protecting and improving our town parks. Margo Myles and Joyce Squires from the Town of Huntington will talk about how you can volunteer for the Park Stewardship Program. Registration now.

Homework Help DXY483
Mondays and Thursdays, October 5-December 17
(no session 10/12, 11/26) 4-5 pm (DH)
Honor Society and Key Club members help elementary school students with homework. Registration begins 9/21.

Library Book Sale DXY484
Friday, October 9 (set-up) & Saturday, October 10 (DH)
Volunteers needed to help with the sale. Registration begins 10/5.

Halloween Fall Festival for Kids DXY485
Thursday, October 15 & October 29, 6:30-8 pm (DH)
Help host a fun night. Registration begins October 1.

Book Buddies DXY486
Wednesday, September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 7-8 pm (DH)
Enjoy reading & activites with younger children. Must be able to attend a mandatory orientation
meeting on Wednesday, September 30th at 7pm. and all 4 sessions of Book Buddies. Register now.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Teen Summer Programs @ the Library

Mosaic Outdoor Stepping Stone Wednesday, July 8, 7-8:30 pm (DH)Create your own plaster & tile stepping stone. Registration begins 6/23. Cost: $8.00

Babysitting Workshop Thursday, July 9, 5:45-8:45 pm (DH)Registration begins 6/25. Cost: $5.00

Battle of the Books DXY405 Thursdays July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 6-7 pm (DH)Serious readers need apply! Part quiz show, part team event, totally fun! Firstmeeting is Thursday, June 11, 6:30 pm. Registration is underway.

Coming Soon

Boy Scout Reading Merit Badge DXY464Thursday, July 9, 7:30-8 pm (DH)Earn your Boy Scout Reading badge. Registration begins 7/1

Yoga DXY414 Mondays, July 13, 20, 27, 6-7 pm (DH)Relax, breathe, stretch and energize your body by learning the basics of yoga. Bring ayoga mat if you have one. Registration begins 7/1.

Panini Sandwich Party Tuesday, July 14, 7-8:30 pm (DH)Create your own delicious Panini. Registration begins 7/1. Cost: $2.00

Wii Game Nights Thursdays, July 16 & 30, Wednesday, August 19, 7-8:30 (DH)Come and play the newest games on the BIG SCREEN. No registration required.

Chess DXY413Fridays, July 17, 24, 31, August 7 & 14, 7-8:30 pm (DH)Chess champion John Koliner will help you learn and conquer the strategies of chess atall levels. Registration begins 7/6.

Fruit Smoothies Monday, July 20, 7-8 pm (DH)Delicious and nutritious. Registration begins 7/7. Cost: $3.00

Card Magic Workshop DXY468Wednesday, July 22, 7-8:30 pm (DH)Do you want to learn how to make a chosen card eerily rise out of the deck? Magicallyhave the 4 aces appear all together? Magician James Plath will demonstrate.Registration begins 7/8

Dead Men Do Tell DXY469Thursday July 23, 7-8:30 pm (DH)The kitchen will become a laboratory, when you explore the world of forensics. ExtractDNA from food, dust for fingerprints and create an invisible ink. Registration begins7/9.

Fancy Feet Pedicure Tuesday, July 28, 6:30-8 pm (DH)Licensed nail technician Kathy Giovalakis will teach you the proper way to do apedicure and care for your feet. You will receive a pedicure kit and nail decorations(rhinestones and decals). Wear your flip-flops. Registration begins 7/14. Cost: $8.00

Ankle Bracelet Wednesday, July 29, 6:30-7:30 pm (DH)Jewelry designer Karen Cognato will help you create your own ankle bracelet made frommulti-colored crystals. Registration begins 7/15. Cost: $10.00

Herbal Paper DXY470Tuesday, August 4, 7-8:30 pm (DH)Press your own paper that will smell like the herbs you choose. Your finished productcan be used to mat photos or your own personalized note cards. Registration begins7/21.

Manga Cartooning Workshop DXY424Wednesday, August 5, 7-8:30 pm (DH)Illustrator David O. Miller will teach you the fundamentals of drawing manga and animeso you can bring your characters to life. Registration begins 7/22.

Floral Bouquet Cupcakes Thursday, August 6, 7-8 pm (DH)Learn the art of making different flowers with icing - then put them on a total of 4cupcakes. Registration begins 7/23. Cost: $3.00


Scrapbooking DXY423Friday, August 7, 6:30-7:30 pm (DH)Bring your imagination and photos to create your own memorable scrapbook page.Registration begins 7/23.

Spa Day Tuesday August 11, 7-8:30 pm (DH)Relax and rejuvenate, enjoy an organic facial of natural products; you’ll decorate aglass bottle and make your own scented lotion. Registration begins 7/28. Cost: $5.00

Denim Locker Pocket DXY428Wednesday, August 12, 7-8 pm (DH)Spruce up your locker and decorate a denim pocket to hang in your locker. Registrationbegins 7/29.

Middle School 101 DXY429Tuesday, August 18, 7-8 pm (DH)Learn the skills you need to make the grade in middle school. Teacher Karen Deanerwill give you tips and strategies to make your transition into middle schoolsuccessful. Registration begins 7/30.

Mad Tacos Thursday, August 20, 7-8 pm (DH)The Baking Coach will help each student create their favorite tacos loaded with allthe toppings! Registration begins 7/30. Cost: $3.00

Anxious Arms Live Concert
Thursday, August 13, 7-8:30 pm (DH)Local Long Island band Anxious Arms is here to perform! Tickets available beginning7/31.

Perils Of Packing Slip the Library's Perils of Packing list into graduation cards for the college bound! Shopping and packing will be a snap. Available in the Teen and Career section.

P.S.A.T. Preparation CourseCertified Teachers Christopher Cowen and Melissa Bielawski will help prepare you forthe P.S.A.T.Tuesdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13Wednesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14,6:45-8:45 pm (DH)Students need to purchase and bring to the first day of class, McGraw Hill’s SAT2010 Edition (ISBN-0071625461) and a calculator. In-person registration begins 8/25.Cost: $80.00

Community Service Opportunities

Book Buddies Orientation Meeting on July 15, 7-8 pm7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 7-7:30 pm (DH)Enjoy reading to little kids or listen while they practice their skills.

Board Game Bonanza July 19, 3:30-4:30 pm (DH)Have fun teaching kids to play simple board games. Registration begins 7/2.

Salon Day Monday, July 21, 3-5 pm (DH) Treat little girls to a manicure and hair style. Registration begins 7/7.

No-Sew Pillow Thursday, July 30, 3:30-4:30 pm (DH)Help a kid-partner make a pillow and make one for you too! Registration begins 7/16.

Build a Bird House Tuesday, August 5, 3:30-4:30 pm (DH)Help kids paint their own birdhouse. Registration begins 7/22.

Express Yourself @ Your Library

Teen Summer Reading Club
Find yourself at the library, read a great book, attend a teen program and volunteer for community service. Sign-up begins in the library June 26. Pick up read and rate slips for books you read this summer and redeem them at Prize Nights: July 16, 30, and August 13.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Upcoming Programs

You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression
May 14
7:00 - 8:00pm
Looking for a new job or have a college interview? It's important to make a great first impression. Model Consultant Susan Bodell will show how to put your best face forward. Send the right signal to attract to opportunities you desire! Registration begins 5/1.

Battle of the Books
It's part quiz show, part team event. Titles will be announced June 1. First meeting is Thursday, June 11, 6:30pm. Sign-up begins 6/4.

Community Service Opportunities
Blood Drive
Thursday, June 18
3-6 pm
Entertain children while adults donate blood.
Registration begins 6/4.

Summer Reading Club Carnival
Friday, June 26
2:30-6:30 pm
Volunteer to play games and help crafts a the kick-off carnival for the children's summer reading club. Registration begins 5/15.

Teen Summer Reading Club
Grades 6 and up. Express Yourself @ Your Library. Join in person beginning 6/26.

Mosaic Outdoor Stepping Stone
Wednesday, July 8
7:00-8:00 pm
Create your own plaster & tile stepping stone. Registration begins in-person 6/23. Cost $8.00

Babysitting Workshop
Thursday, July 9
5:45-8:45 pm
Registration begins in-person 6/25 Cost $5.00