teens @ merricklibrary http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/ en 2011-07-28T15:41:28-05:00 You Are Here: End of Summer Party! http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/07/#006334 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't want to miss this!

]]> Teen Programs LS 2011-07-28T15:41:28-05:00 Tie Dye T-shirt Party http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/07/#006173 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!

]]> Teen Programs LS 2011-07-28T11:54:40-05:00 Homemade Dog Biscuits Rescheduled http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006062 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 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.
There is a $3.00 fee for this program. Cash only, no refunds. Check Reference Desk for openings.

]]> Teen Programs LS 2011-06-29T14:12:29-05:00 India Henna Party for Teens and Adults http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006172 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 of symbols and designs!

]]> Teen Programs LS 2011-06-29T11:52:11-05:00 Cooking Classes with Chef Robert Kass http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006170 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 awesome menu for you to enjoy!
Class size is limited to 15, so sign up early!

]]> Teen Programs LS 2011-06-29T11:31:25-05:00 Beach Bag Book Club http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006168 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't forget about the snacks and prizes!

Tuesday June 21
Jen Calonita, Elizabeth Eulberg, and Susane Colasanti present Prom and Prejudice and Something Like Fate

Tuesday July 19
Jen Calonita and Cathleen Bell present Little Blog on the Praire

Tuesday August 23
Jen Calonita and Courtney Sheinmel present All the Things You Are


]]> Teen Programs LS 2011-06-29T10:48:43-05:00 You Are Here: Summer Reading Club http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006167 Registration begins June 1
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.

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

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!

]]> Teen Programs LS 2011-06-29T10:44:27-05:00 Video Games http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006288


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.
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]]> LS 2011-06-24T11:19:53-05:00 Around the Globe Decorative Lamp -CANCELLED http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006171 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 bulb. Multiple designs will be encouraged -- it can then be used to change the lamp's look whenever desired!

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

]]> Teen Programs LS 2011-06-23T09:43:52-05:00 Babysitter's Workshop http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006169 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 class. This workshop is only offered twice per year so sign up now! There is still space available!

]]> Teen Programs LS 2011-06-22T11:26:41-05:00 Take this Survey! http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006262 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.

]]> LS 2011-06-16T15:43:58-05:00 Wicked Lovely to be made into a movie http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006200 Wicked Lovely.jpg


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.

]]> LS 2011-06-10T13:02:34-05:00 Book Recommendations http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006198

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Looking for a book suggestion? Visit our Homework Helper -- It also has fantastic book recommendations listed by genre!

]]> LS 2011-06-09T14:34:28-05:00 Sign up for You Are Here: Summer Reading Club http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006190 Registration is ongoing
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.

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

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!

Participants must be Merrick residents in grades 7- 12 as of this Fall
All reviews must be submitted by August 24th

]]> Teen Summer Reading Club LS 2011-06-08T15:49:42-05:00 Teen Series http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006188 Need to know what the fourth book in your favorite series is?
Know the name of the series but can't remember the author?
Check out this great database of all teen series, searchable by series title or author

Bettendorf PL Young Adult Books in Series & Sequels

]]> Books & Authors LS 2011-06-08T15:37:26-05:00