Beach Bag Book Club: Indian Summer Session
Thursday, October 1st
4:15-5:30p.m.
Julie Kraut will discuss Slept Away.
Visit her online at www.juliekraut.com

This program is sponsored by Merrick, N. Merrick, Bellmore and N. Bellmore libraries.

Our summer gatherings of the Beach Bag Book Club were very popular not only among local teens but between authors as well. We decided to extend this fun get-together through the fall months and invited popular authors Micol Ostow and Julie Kraut for our book discussions. Jen Calonita will host our events. There will be snacks, prizes and you can buy books too.

Meetings will all take place at the Merrick Library..
This program is open for all in grades 6-12.

Review
Fifteen-year-old Manhattanite Laney Parker, a city girl all her life, is horrified when her mother insists that she spend the summer at sleep-away camp in the Pennsylvania countryside.

TAG (Teen Advisory Group)
We are looking for enthusiastic and creative TAG members.
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!
If you would like to participate in TAG meetings sign up at the Teen/Media Desk.

TAG Meetings 4:15-5:15p.m.
September 17
October 8
November 19

College Application Essay
Wednesday, September 30
6:30-8:30p.m.
Fee $3
Professor of English at Hofstra University, Peter O’ Neill, will help college-bound students hone better composition skills so they can create a distinctive and memorable personal statement for their college application. Professor O’Neill will provide participants of this workshop with a brief feedback on their essay via e-mail.
Registration begins on August 5.
Non residents sign up starts on August 19.

Creative Writing Workshop
Tuesdays September 22, October 20, November 17
4:15-5:15 p.m. Fee$3

We are happy to announce that our BFF author Jen Calonita is back to conduct her popular teen workshop. Jen will provide you with instructions, professional feedback and information on how to become a writer and even publish your work. We will supply you with a writing journal and snack. Participants have to register for all three sessions.
Registration begins on August 25.
Non residents sign up starts on September 8.

Little Coffee Shop of Horrors: Merrick Library Wing. NEW!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
4:15-5:30p.m. Fee: $3
Visit our Little Coffee Shop of Horrors and decorate deliciously spooky cookies, create terrifying jewelry and participate in Twilight Bingo. The bravest may try scary face painting! There will be ghostly snacks and prizes. You are welcome to come in costume, although dressing up is not required.
This program is sponsored by Merrick and North Bellmore Libraries and is open for all in grades 6-12.
Registration begins on October 1.

Babysitters Workshop Babysitting and First Aid Workshop
Friday, November 13
4:00-6:00p.m. Fee: $3
Attend our popular workshop with Registered Nurses, Joann Tanck and Georgette Basso, and become a professional babysitter. Certificates will be awarded to all participants.
Please bring a doll to the class.
Course graduates can sign up for e-mail notification about babysitting jobs in Merrick. Parental permission is required. Registration begins on October 30

SAT Preparation Workshop
Wednesdays, September 9, 16, 23 and October 7, 14, 21.
6:45-8:45p.m.
$80 per student/checks only
Learn tricks and techniques for taking the SATs.
Registration for Merrick library patrons begins on August 5.
Non residents may sign up for the program on August 19.

Monday, August 17 at 4:15 p.m.
Claudia Gray will discuss the second book in her popular vampire series, Evernight, Stargazer (extra copies of the book are available at the circulation desk).

Claudia Gray is the pseudonym of New York-based writer Amy Vincent. She has worked as a lawyer, a journalist, a disc jockey, and an extremely poor waitress. Her lifelong interests in old houses, classic movies, vintage style, and history all played a part in creating the world of Evernight.

Visit her online at www.claudiagray.com

Thursday, August 20 at 4:00PM

Our traditional End of the Summer Party will rock this year!
Sing, drum and strum to Rock hits while playing Rock Band! Enjoy Pizza and Italian Ices!
Win prizes and have a great time with your friends @ the library.

Merrick Library
In the Multipurpose Room
2279 Merrick Ave.,
Merrick NY 11566
516-377-6112

Location: Multipurpose Room B

Who: Open to Merrick Library patrons
in grades 6-12

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.

Where: All at the Merrick Library

When: Registration begins at the Merrick Library Teen/Media Desk on June 1st, with programs and raffles throughout the summer.
Sign up online
Submit your report online

Throughout the summer the library will have the following programs:

Beach Bag Book Club: 6/18 with Jen Calonita, 7/7 with Sara Shepard,
8/17 with Claudia Gray.
Photo Workshop 7/9,
Adobe Photoshop 7/29. Videogame Tournament 7/8.
Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches 7/22, Sandwich Expo 8/13.
End of the Summer Party: 8/20.