Attention all fans of the Twilight Saga! Go see the movie Twilight (in theaters November 21) or read the book, and come to share your opinion about “the world’s most popular vampire novelist”, Stephenie Meyer and the unforgettable characters created by her. We’ll raffle a Twilight Soundtrack CD and Twilight book set! Refreshments will be served.
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YA Winter 2008
Let’s plow into winter at the Merrick Library!
We have a wonderful line up of new and exciting programs for teens!
Chef’s Club:
We will start a December session of the chefs’ club with preparing holiday sweet treats for your family and friends. In the cold month of January we are going Italian! Warm up an oven and bake a pizza pie. Our February workshop is as sweet as a Valentine.
Register for one or all three classes. Three classes for $10 or $5 per class.
Registration starts on November 5. Non residents sign up starts on November 19.
Sweet Treats
Thursday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Just in time for the holidays comes this sweet creative candy workshop with chef Kristine Rissanen. You will make delicious S’Mores bars, Chocolate Peppermint Bark and other tasty holiday treats.
Pizza Party
Thursday, January 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Learn how to make pizza sauce and crust from scratch. Make a personal sized pizza and take it home to bake.
Chocolate Program TBA
DIY Club:
Do It Yourself Club invites everyone who is creative! During the winter you’ll learn how to make holiday cards, computer animation, and a one of a kind necklace.
Printmaking Workshop: Holiday Cards
Wednesday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m. $3
Learn how to create a printing plate and use it to make wonderful unique cards for this holiday season.
Registration starts on November 5. Non residents sign up starts on November 19.
Computer Animation
Wednesday, January 28 6:30-8:30 $3
This is a hands-on introduction class on how to create web based computer animation. Laptops will be provided.
Registration starts on December 30.
Non residents sign up starts on January 14.
LOL Jewelry
Thursday, February 12 6:30-7:30 p.m. $3
Mold and design clay into wearable jewelry. Make your own individual cane of clay, bake and add sealer for a one of a kind necklace just in time for Valentines Day.
Registration starts on January 8. Non residents sign up starts on January 22.
Feeling Good Club: Yoga for Teens
7sessions/$10
January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 and 24. 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Our instructor Maria Yakkey invites teen to join in on her relaxing yoga classes.
Registration begins on December 2. Non residents sign up starts on December 16.
Twilight Party
Merrick Library Wing
Thursday, December 11 at 6:30p.m.
Attention all fans of the Twilight Saga! Go see the movie Twilight (in theaters November 21) or read the book, and come to share your opinion about “the world’s most popular vampire novelist”, Stephenie Meyer and the unforgettable characters created by her. We’ll raffle a Twilight Soundtrack CD and Twilight book set! Refreshments will be served.
TAG
Thursdays December 18, January 15, February 26
4:15PM
We are looking for enthusiastic and creative TAG members.
TAG gives TEENS LIKE YOU the opportunity to shape the library's services for teens. Want better teen programs and events at the library? Want to have a say in how things are run? THEN JOIN TAG!
YOU WILL ALSO GET FREE FOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICE CREDIT!
Feeling Good Club: Yoga
Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 23, October 7, 14, 21, 28.
7 sessions/$10 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Yoga helps to improve your posture, reduce stress and increase strength. Enjoy relaxing classes with yoga instructor Maria Yakkey. Please bring your yoga matt to the class.
Registration begins on August 5. Non-residents sign up starts on August 19.
SAT Preparation Workshop
Wednesdays, September 17, 24 and October 1, 15, 22, 29.
6:45-8:45p.m.
10 Deadly Teen Driver Mistakes
Thursday, October 16
7:00-8:00p.m.
Free
Every year, traffic crashes claim more teenage lives than drugs, guns, suicide and AIDS combined. AAA New York offers to teens and their parents a presentation for NEW drivers on how to avoid deadly mistakes teen drivers make each and every day.
Registration begins August 30th.
Teen Chefs’ Club
Sweet Haunted House
Tuesday, October 28
6:30p.m.
Bakery owner, Gay Gagliano, will provide you with spiders and other spooky stuff and guide you on how to create a Sweet Haunted House.
Teen Holiday Snack Attack
Thursday, November 13
7:00p.m.
During this holiday season learn how to entertain like a pro! Chef Lee Perrotta will share with you tons of recipes and ideas on how to make the best appetizers ever!
Election 2008: What's at stake for Long Island, America and the World.
Tuesday, October 21
7:00 p.m.
Attention all students who are interested in learning everything about Election 2008.
This is an evening not to be missed! Michael D'Innocenzo, Professor of History at Hofstra University, will offer his insightful perspective on the upcoming election and the effects it will have on all of us. No registration necessary.
Music Video Production
Tuesday, November 18 and 25.
6:30-8:00p.m.
$5 material fee.
With the guidance of video producer Frank Cento, you can sing and dance your way to stardom. Everyone will receive a copy of his/her performance on DVD.
Registration begins on October 14. Non residents sign up starts on November 4.
Teen Movie Night
Vote in the Teen Room for the movie of your choice.
Enjoy a light snack and the movie with your friends.
Scary Movie Night
October 30
3:45p.m.
Registration begins on October 2
Black Friday Movie
November 28
4:00p.m.
Registration begins on November 7
The library subscibes to this fabulous service called tutor.com. You can connect with real live tutors who can help you with your homework. You can access this service either from home or at the library. It's available everyday from 2-10 pm. Try it out!
]]>Come and celebrate the finale of the Summer Reading Club with North Bellmore, Bellmore, Merrick, and North Merrick teens at the Merrick Library. We will have guitar hero, karaoke and DDR! Pizza and Italian ices will be served! Raffles and prizes! End your summer with a bang!
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The Summer Reading lists for grades 7-12:
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Videogame Tournament
Tuesday, August 19 7:00-8:30 p.m. $3
Registration in progress.
Videogame Committee Meeting:
and August 11 at 4:00 p.m.
What: The idea is that you read books (that you choose) and get prizes.
There will be weekly raffles and a big party at the end of the summer (August 21).
When: Registration begins at the Merrick Library Reference Desk on June 1st, with programs and raffles throughout the summer.
Summer reading Club Rules:
Reviews can be given in each week in person or online, with a raffle drawing every Friday.
The more reviews you submit the more chances you have to win the weekly raffle.
At the end of the summer everyone who has submitted at least one review will get a ticket for a Big Raffle.
For more information contact Larissa Simonovski, Teen Librarian at 377-6112 x116 or larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org
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Create Your Own Denim Bag!
Thursday, August 7 6:00-7:30p.m. $3
Create a stunning denim bag which is fun to make and lots of fun to use.
All materials will be provided.
Ice Cream, Ices, Sorbet making:
Monday, August 11 6:00p.m.
Chill out with Chef Lee Perrotta while we spin creamy cold ice creams and sorbets from scratch. Recipes and tastings include watermelon sorbet with chocolate chip pits, chocolate ganache ice cream and more!
Beach Bag Book Club with Jen Calonita
August 13 at 4:15 p.m.
Teen Videogame Tournament
Tuesday, August 19 7:00-8:30 p.m. $3.
Videogame Committee Meeting: August 11 at 4:00 p.m.
SUMMER READING CLUB FINALE PARTY!!!
SUMMER READING CLUB FINALE PARTY!!!
Thursday, August 21st, 5p.m.
Come and celebrate the finale of the Summer Reading Club with North Bellmore, Bellmore, Merrick, and North Merrick teens at the Merrick Library. We will have guitar hero, karaoke and DDR! Pizza and Italian ices will be served! Raffles and prizes! End your summer with a bang!
Jen Calonita, author of the book “Secrets of My Hollywood life” is coming to present her third book “Secrets of My Hollywood Life: Family Affairs”.
Jen is our favorite teen writer and has a dedicated group of fans in our library.
Please join us for a fun book discussion, snack and lottery.
There will be copies of Jen’s new book available for purchase and author signing at the event.
Registration in progress!
Wednesday, July 23 4:15 p.m.
Come for a fun chat with Jen Calonita, author of the series Secrets of my Hollywood Life.
Wednesday, August 13
Meet Sarah Mlynowski, author of Bras and Broomsticks, Frogs and French Kisses, and Spells and Sleeping Bags.