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Make Waves at Your Library
The 2010 Summer Reading Club is Under Way!
All summer long teens entering grades 7 and up are invited to participate in our no-pressure reading program.
Read what you want, how much you want, and choose your prizes. For each book you read hand in a short review, online or in person and receive a prize (up to 6 prizes). Each review you hand in counts as a raffle entry for the weekly raffles and the grand prize raffle at the end of the summer. For the latest news, raffles, and games,
stop by the new Teen Seating Area. |
Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Teens
Teen Volunteers are needed for a number of different activities at the North Merrick Public Library. Examples include:
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Participation in the Teens –n- Tots Program : Thursday Afternoons from 3 – 4pm.
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Write teen book reviews or short articles that may be displayed in the Library and/or posted on the Library's Web page or social networking sites
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Design posters and displays to encourage teens to read
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Help plan and host programs and events, including the Outdoor Family Movie Night and the Halloween Spooktacular .
In addition to T-n-T and special events the following dates have been selected for volunteer times:
Tuesday, July 6th , Thursday, July 15th 6– 7 pm, Thursday, August 5th 6—7pm and Tuesday, August 17th 6—7pm.
If you can not attend these meetings but would still like to participate,
please contact Kelly Rechsteiner at 378-7474 ext. 27 or nmplteens@gmail.com.
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Thursday, July 1st
7:00—8:30
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Get your Game on at the Library
Come join us on Thursday July 1st for Teen Game Night. Put together by the TAB at the North Merrick Library, Teen Game night is your opportunity to challenge your friends, show off your gaming skills, and just hang out. We will have snacks, video games, board games, prizes and more! Games will be available, but feel free to bring your favorite games!
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Thursday, July 8th
7:00—8:30 pm
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Hula Lessons— Learn how to hula dance, including tips on basic hula moves as well as the meanings behind the dances and how each movement is a story in itself. Olivia Meyers of the Aloha Iolani Hawaiian Dance Troupe will introduce teens to the art of hula, Hawaiian music and culture. |
Friday, July 9th
4:30—5:30 pm
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Embellished Flip Flops— Nothing says summer like a fun pair of flip-flops. Learn how you can inexpensively customize your own pair. One pair of flip-flops will be provided to each participant, but you must register and provide your shoe size no later than July 2nd. All others may bring their own pair of (inexpensive) flip-flops to transform. |
Thursday, July 15th
7:00 –8:30 pm
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Sea Glass Jewelry
Make waves by creating this one of a kind charm bracelet. Use sea glass, wire and your imagination to create this unique piece.
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Tuesday, July 20th
4:15—5:30 pm |
Beach Bag Book Club: She’s So Dead To Us & Wanted — Authors: Sara Shepard & Kieran Scott - Place: Merrick Library Wing |
Tuesday, July 20th
7:00—8:30 pm |
Surfboard Cork Board: Make a surfboard shaped corkboard for your room. Perfect for hanging mementos or keeping things organized. |
Tuesday, July27th
4:00—5:00 pm
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Teens -N- Tots Training Session Teen volunteers are needed for our popular summer T-N-T program. Throughout the summer teens and children will read together, do a craft & play simple games. T-N-T will be held on Thursday afternoons in July & August. Community Service Credits will be a warded. |
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Thursday, August 5th
7:00—8:00 pm
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Tie Dye T-Shirts In this workshop, participants will learn different ways to create patterns using various techniques and colors and will create a unique T-shirt. T-shirts are provided! It may get messy so wear old clothes. |
Friday, August 6th & 13th
4:00 - 5:30
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Flip The Page: Flip Video Editing Workshop
Learn how to record and edit videos using a flip camera. Participants who record a video book review will be eligible for a grand prize! |
Wednesday,
August 11th
Movie Starts at 8:00 PM |
Family Movie Night Under the Stars Join us for a fun family movie night on the lawn in the back of the library. Movie to be announced. Teens interested in volunteering at the concession stand should call 378-7474 ext. 27. |
Monday, August 16th
10:00 am
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Registration for the Fall SAT Preparation Class Begins! Classes will be held the following Monday Evenings: September 13th & 27th, October 4th, 18th & 25th and November 1st. The class is 70.00 per student, please make checks payable to Melissa Bielawski. |
Thursday, August 19th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
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Young Adult Summer Reading Club Party
Join us for a night of fun, games and good food! Summer Reading Club prizes and community service awards will be distributed.
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Friday, August 20th
4:30 - 5:30 pm |
Amazing Erasers for Tweens
Just in time for back to school! Create your own unique eraser using a special clay. |
Tuesday, August 24th
4:15 - 5:30 |
Beach Bag Book Club: The Lonely Hearts Club by Elizabeth Eulberg
Discuss the book with the author! This program will be held at the Merrick Library Wing. |
Registration is necessary for all programs and takes place two weeks prior to each event, unless otherwise noted.
Please note that all Summer Reading Club Prizes are limited and are on a first come first serve basis.
Summer Reading Club Beach Display
Throughout the Summer Teens AND Tweens are encouraged to bring their “best beach finds” for the library’s display.
At the end of the summer there will be a contest for the best finds. Participants are encouraged to bring in items they
found beautiful, interesting or just plain weird. Photos will be accepted, and encouraged especially if the item is
too large, perishable or alive!
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