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<entry>
<title>You Are Here: End of Summer Party!</title>
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<modified>2011-07-28T19:43:26Z</modified>
<issued>2011-07-28T19:41:28Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.nassaulibrary.org,2011:/MerrickTeenBlog//7.6334</id>
<created>2011-07-28T19:41:28Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Thursday August 18th @4:30 A great way to end the summer! Games, prizes, and PIZZA! Come one, come all, no registration necessary!!! There will be special surprises, you don&apos;t want to miss this!...</summary>
<author>
<name>LS</name>

<email>larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Teen Programs</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong>Thursday August 18th @4:30<br />
A great way to end the summer! Games, prizes, and PIZZA! Come one, come all, no registration necessary!!! There will be special surprises, you don't want to miss this!</strong></p>]]>

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<entry>
<title>Tie Dye T-shirt Party</title>
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<modified>2011-07-28T19:41:09Z</modified>
<issued>2011-07-28T15:54:40Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.nassaulibrary.org,2011:/MerrickTeenBlog//7.6173</id>
<created>2011-07-28T15:54:40Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Thursday August 11 @ 6:30pm Regsitration begins July 14 for Merrick residents Fee: $4 Design your own Tie-Dye T-shirt by creating patterns with various techniques and different colors!...</summary>
<author>
<name>LS</name>

<email>larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Teen Programs</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong>Thursday August 11 @ 6:30pm<br />
Regsitration begins July 14 for Merrick residents<br />
Fee: $4</strong></p>

<p><strong>Design your own Tie-Dye T-shirt by creating patterns with various techniques and different colors! </strong></p>]]>

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</entry>

<entry>
<title>Homemade Dog Biscuits Rescheduled</title>
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<modified>2011-06-08T19:59:28Z</modified>
<issued>2011-06-29T18:12:29Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.nassaulibrary.org,2011:/MerrickTeenBlog//7.6062</id>
<created>2011-06-29T18:12:29Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">BAKING FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Community Hours Program (if needed) Homemade Dog Biscuits for Adults and Teens New Date: Wed Aug 3rd @ 6:30 The Baking Coach will be here to show us how to make dog biscuits. We will...</summary>
<author>
<name>LS</name>

<email>larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Teen Programs</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong>BAKING FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Community Hours Program (if needed)<br />
 Homemade Dog Biscuits for Adults and Teens<br />
<strong>New Date: Wed Aug 3rd @ 6:30 </strong>The Baking Coach will be here to show us how to make dog biscuits. We will make the dough and cut out the biscuits and then take the treats home to bake. You can give them to your dog or if the teens need community service hours they can donate the treats to our local animal shelter.<br />
There is a $3.00 fee for this program. Cash only, no refunds. Check Reference Desk for openings.</p>]]>

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<entry>
<title>India Henna Party for Teens and Adults</title>
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<modified>2011-05-23T15:54:15Z</modified>
<issued>2011-06-29T15:52:11Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.nassaulibrary.org,2011:/MerrickTeenBlog//7.6172</id>
<created>2011-06-29T15:52:11Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Thursday July 14 @ 6:30 pm Registration begins June 16 for Merrick residents Fee $3 Learn about the history of henna art, its process and spiritual significance and then get ready for self-expression, as you choose from a generous amount...</summary>
<author>
<name>LS</name>

<email>larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Teen Programs</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong>Thursday July 14 @ 6:30 pm<br />
Registration begins June 16 for Merrick residents<br />
Fee $3</strong></p>

<p>Learn about the history of henna art, its process and spiritual significance and then get ready for self-expression, as you choose from a generous amount of symbols and designs!<br />
</p>]]>

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</entry>

<entry>
<title>Cooking Classes with Chef Robert Kass</title>
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<modified>2011-05-23T15:42:51Z</modified>
<issued>2011-06-29T15:31:25Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.nassaulibrary.org,2011:/MerrickTeenBlog//7.6170</id>
<created>2011-06-29T15:31:25Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Wednesdays June 29, July 20, and August 17 @ 6:30pm Registration begins June 1st. Fee: 3 classes for $10 or $5 per class! Sign up for one class or all three! Be here this summer as Chef Robert creates an...</summary>
<author>
<name>LS</name>

<email>larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Teen Programs</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong>Wednesdays June 29, July 20, and August 17 @ 6:30pm</strong><br />
<strong>Registration begins June 1st.</strong><br />
<strong>Fee: 3 classes for $10 or $5 per class!</strong><br />
Sign up for one class or all three!<br />
Be here this summer as Chef Robert creates an awesome menu for you to enjoy!<br />
Class size is limited to 15, so sign up early!</p>]]>

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</entry>

<entry>
<title>Beach Bag Book Club </title>
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<modified>2011-05-23T15:43:36Z</modified>
<issued>2011-06-29T14:48:43Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.nassaulibrary.org,2011:/MerrickTeenBlog//7.6168</id>
<created>2011-06-29T14:48:43Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Registration is ongoing. BBBC opens its doors June 21st Relax with the following titles by the pool or at the beach and then join us for a lively discussion with some of our favorite authors! Don&apos;t forget about the snacks...</summary>
<author>
<name>LS</name>

<email>larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Teen Programs</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong>Registration is ongoing. BBBC opens its doors June 21st</strong></p>

<p>Relax with the following titles by the pool or at the beach and then join us for a lively discussion with some of our favorite authors! Don't forget about the snacks and prizes!</p>

<p><strong>Tuesday June 21</strong><br />
Jen Calonita, Elizabeth Eulberg, and Susane Colasanti present <em>Prom and Prejudice</em> and <em>Something Like Fate</em></p>

<p><strong>Tuesday July 19</strong><br />
Jen Calonita and Cathleen Bell present <em>Little Blog on the Praire</em></p>

<p><strong>Tuesday August 23</strong><br />
Jen Calonita and Courtney Sheinmel present <em>All the Things You Are</em></p>

<p><br />
</p>]]>

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</entry>

<entry>
<title>You Are Here: Summer Reading Club</title>
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<modified>2011-05-23T15:59:04Z</modified>
<issued>2011-06-29T14:44:27Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.nassaulibrary.org,2011:/MerrickTeenBlog//7.6167</id>
<created>2011-06-29T14:44:27Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Registration begins June 1 Read books and submit book reviews at the Teen/Media Desk. For each submitted book review you&apos;ll receive a prize and be entered in our Weekly Raffle. Last year, teens like you submitted 157 book reviews! This...</summary>
<author>
<name>LS</name>

<email>larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Teen Programs</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong>Registration begins June 1</strong><br />
Read books and submit book reviews at the Teen/Media Desk. For each submitted book review you'll receive a prize and be entered in our Weekly Raffle.</p>

<p>Last year, teens like you submitted 157 book reviews! This year, let's try to get to 200!</p>

<p>At the end of the summer all participants are eligible to win the Grand Summer Raffle and are invited to our end of summer pizza party with games, prizes, and special surprises!</p>]]>

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</entry>

<entry>
<title>Video Games</title>
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<modified>2011-06-24T15:28:14Z</modified>
<issued>2011-06-24T15:19:53Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.nassaulibrary.org,2011:/MerrickTeenBlog//7.6288</id>
<created>2011-06-24T15:19:53Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> We are now circulating video games -- we have games for Wii, PS3, and XBOX 360. They are located upstairs across from the Teen/Media Information Desk....</summary>
<author>
<name>LS</name>

<email>larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org</email>
</author>

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<![CDATA[<p></p>

<p><big><big><br />
<strong>We are now circulating video games -- we have games for Wii, PS3, and XBOX 360.  They are located upstairs across from the Teen/Media Information Desk.</strong></big></big><br />
<img alt="video game controller.jpg" src="http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/video%20game%20controller.jpg" width="325" height="325" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></p>]]>

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<entry>
<title>Around the Globe Decorative Lamp -CANCELLED</title>
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<modified>2011-06-24T15:19:39Z</modified>
<issued>2011-06-23T13:43:52Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.nassaulibrary.org,2011:/MerrickTeenBlog//7.6171</id>
<created>2011-06-23T13:43:52Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Create your own Globe Trotter Decorative Lamp Monday June 27th @ 6pm Fee: $3 Registration begins May 31 Create personalized lamp designs with a focus on world travel!! The lamps come pre-wired, are ready to hang and include a light...</summary>
<author>
<name>LS</name>

<email>larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Teen Programs</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong>Create your own Globe Trotter Decorative Lamp</strong><br />
<strong>Monday June 27th @ 6pm<br />
Fee: $3<br />
Registration begins May 31</strong></p>

<p>Create personalized lamp designs with a focus on world travel!! The lamps come pre-wired, are ready to hang and include a light bulb. Multiple designs will be encouraged -- it can then be used to change the lamp's look whenever desired!  </p>

<p>There is still space available for this fun program! Sign up at the Teen/Media desk!! For more info call 377-6112 x125</p>]]>

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</entry>

<entry>
<title>Babysitter&apos;s Workshop</title>
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<modified>2011-06-22T18:02:09Z</modified>
<issued>2011-06-22T15:26:41Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.nassaulibrary.org,2011:/MerrickTeenBlog//7.6169</id>
<created>2011-06-22T15:26:41Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Thursday June 23 6pm-8pm Registration begins May 26 Fee: $3 Attend our popular workshop with Registered Nurses, Joann Tanck and Georgette Basso, to become a professional babysitter. Certificates will be awarded to all participants. Please bring a doll to the...</summary>
<author>
<name>LS</name>

<email>larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Teen Programs</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong>Thursday June 23 6pm-8pm<br />
Registration begins May 26</strong><br />
<strong>Fee: $3</strong></p>

<p>Attend our popular workshop with Registered Nurses, Joann Tanck and Georgette Basso, to become a professional babysitter. Certificates will be awarded to all participants. Please bring a doll to the class. This workshop is only offered twice per year so sign up now! There is still space available!</p>]]>

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</entry>

<entry>
<title>Take this Survey!</title>
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<modified>2011-06-16T19:46:57Z</modified>
<issued>2011-06-16T19:43:58Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.nassaulibrary.org,2011:/MerrickTeenBlog//7.6262</id>
<created>2011-06-16T19:43:58Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Youthshare.org is asking you to share what teens want in their library experiences. The survey is easy to complete and confidential. Click here for survey....</summary>
<author>
<name>LS</name>

<email>larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org</email>
</author>

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<![CDATA[<p>Youthshare.org is asking you to share what teens want in their library experiences. The survey is easy to complete and confidential. <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YF_YOUTH_survey">Click here for survey.</a></p>]]>

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</entry>

<entry>
<title>Wicked Lovely to be made into a movie</title>
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<modified>2011-06-10T17:07:56Z</modified>
<issued>2011-06-10T17:02:34Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.nassaulibrary.org,2011:/MerrickTeenBlog//7.6200</id>
<created>2011-06-10T17:02:34Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> According to EarlyWord, the first title in the Melissa Marr series, Wicked Lovely (Harper Teen), is being made into a movie at Universal. Vince Vaughn is producing and Mary Harron (American Psycho) has just been hired to direct....</summary>
<author>
<name>LS</name>

<email>larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org</email>
</author>

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<![CDATA[<p><img alt="Wicked Lovely.jpg" src="http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/Wicked%20Lovely.jpg" width="238" height="360" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></p>

<p><br />
<strong>According to <a href="http://www.earlyword.com/2011/06/03/wicked-lovely-series-to-universal/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EarlywordThePublisherLibrarianConnection+%28EarlyWord%3A+The+Publisher+%7C+Librarian+Connection%29">EarlyWord</a>, the first title in the Melissa Marr series, Wicked Lovely (Harper Teen), is being made into a movie at Universal. Vince Vaughn is producing and Mary Harron (American Psycho) has just been hired to direct.</strong></p>]]>

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</entry>

<entry>
<title>Book Recommendations</title>
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<modified>2011-06-09T18:40:51Z</modified>
<issued>2011-06-09T18:34:28Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.nassaulibrary.org,2011:/MerrickTeenBlog//7.6198</id>
<created>2011-06-09T18:34:28Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain"> Looking for a book suggestion? Visit our Homework Helper -- It also has fantastic book recommendations listed by genre!...</summary>
<author>
<name>LS</name>

<email>larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org</email>
</author>

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<![CDATA[<p></p>

<p><a href="http://mklteenshomeworkhelp.pbworks.com/w/page/27129248/Merrick-Library's-Teen-HomeWork-Help"><img alt="Teen hw help.gif" src="http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/Teen%20hw%20help.gif" width="228" height="116" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" /></a></p>

<p><br />
<strong><a href="http://mklteenshomeworkhelp.pbworks.com/w/page/27129248/Merrick-Library's-Teen-HomeWork-Help">Looking for a book suggestion? Visit our Homework Helper -- It also has fantastic book recommendations listed by genre!</a> </strong></p>]]>

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</entry>

<entry>
<title>Sign up for You Are Here: Summer Reading Club</title>
<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006190" />
<modified>2011-06-08T19:55:27Z</modified>
<issued>2011-06-08T19:49:42Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.nassaulibrary.org,2011:/MerrickTeenBlog//7.6190</id>
<created>2011-06-08T19:49:42Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Registration is ongoing Read books and submit book reviews at the Teen/Media Desk. For each submitted book review you&apos;ll receive a prize and be entered in our Weekly Raffle. Last year, teens like you submitted 157 book reviews! This year,...</summary>
<author>
<name>LS</name>

<email>larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Teen Summer Reading Club</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p>Registration is ongoing<br />
Read books and submit book reviews at the Teen/Media Desk. For each submitted book review you'll receive a prize and be entered in our Weekly Raffle.</p>

<p>Last year, teens like you submitted 157 book reviews! This year, let's try to get to 200!</p>

<p>At the end of the summer all participants are eligible to win the Grand Summer Raffle and are invited to our end of summer pizza party with games, prizes, and special surprises!</p>

<p>Participants must be Merrick residents in grades 7- 12 as of this Fall<br />
All reviews must be submitted by August 24th</p>]]>

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</entry>

<entry>
<title>Teen Series</title>
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<modified>2011-06-08T19:42:08Z</modified>
<issued>2011-06-08T19:37:26Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.nassaulibrary.org,2011:/MerrickTeenBlog//7.6188</id>
<created>2011-06-08T19:37:26Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">Need to know what the fourth book in your favorite series is? Know the name of the series but can&apos;t remember the author? Check out this great database of all teen series, searchable by series title or author Bettendorf PL...</summary>
<author>
<name>LS</name>

<email>larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Books &amp; Authors</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><strong>Need to know what the fourth book in your favorite series is?<br />
Know the name of the series but can't remember the author?<br />
Check out this great database of all teen series, searchable by series title or author</p>

<p><a href="http://yaseries.bettendorflibrary.com/index.php/Main_Page">Bettendorf PL Young Adult Books in Series & Sequels</a></strong></p>]]>

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