teens @ merricklibrary http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/ en Copyright 2011 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:41:28 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.32-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss You Are Here: End of Summer Party! 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!

]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/07/#006334 http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/07/#006334 Teen Programs Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:41:28 -0500 Tie Dye T-shirt Party 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!

]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/07/#006173 http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/07/#006173 Teen Programs Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:54:40 -0500 Homemade Dog Biscuits Rescheduled 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.

]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006062 http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006062 Teen Programs Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:12:29 -0500 India Henna Party for Teens and Adults 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!

]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006172 http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006172 Teen Programs Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:52:11 -0500 Cooking Classes with Chef Robert Kass 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!

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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


]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006168 http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006168 Teen Programs Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:48:43 -0500 You Are Here: Summer Reading Club 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!

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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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]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006288 http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006288 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:19:53 -0500 Around the Globe Decorative Lamp -CANCELLED 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

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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!

]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006169 http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006169 Teen Programs Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:26:41 -0500 Take this Survey! 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.

]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006262 http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006262 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:43:58 -0500 Wicked Lovely to be made into a movie 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.

]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006200 http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006200 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:02:34 -0500 Book Recommendations

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

]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006198 http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006198 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:34:28 -0500 Sign up for You Are Here: Summer Reading Club 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

]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006190 http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006190 Teen Summer Reading Club Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:49:42 -0500 Teen Series 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

]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006188 http://www.nassaulibrary.org/MerrickTeenBlog/2011/06/#006188 Books & Authors Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:37:26 -0500