July 28, 2011
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!
Posted by LS at 3:41 PM
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!
Posted by LS at 11:54 AM
June 29, 2011
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.
Posted by LS at 2:12 PM
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!
Posted by LS at 11:52 AM
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!
Posted by LS at 11:31 AM
Beach Bag Book Club
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
Posted by LS at 10:48 AM
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!
Posted by LS at 10:44 AM
June 23, 2011
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
Posted by LS at 9:43 AM
June 22, 2011
Babysitter's Workshop
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!
Posted by LS at 11:26 AM
May 24, 2011
Teen Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Summer Reading Club Volunteers (8-12 Graders)
Volunteers will help review summer reading reports and give away prizes in the Children's Room. Volunteers must be available for at least 2 hours per week from 3:30-5:30pm or 6-8pm from June 27 - August 19. Applicants must attend the training session on June 21 at 7pm. Sign up limited to 20. Merrick residents only.
Book Buddies (7-12 Graders)
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to read to tots in our Children's Room. Volunteers must be available on Thursdays from 4-5:30pm starting July 7th and must attend the training session on Tuesday June 28th at 7pm. Sign up limited to 10. Merrick residents only.
Scavenger Hunt (7-12 Graders)
We are looking for friendly and creative volunteers in grades 7-12 who can be available on Mondays July 18, 25, and August 1 at 3pm to help plan, prepare and carry out the Scavenger Hunt on August 9th. This program is always fun and popular so sign up early! Sign up limited to 10. Merrick residents only.
Community service credits will be awarded for volunteer programs.
Sign up starts May 17th at the Teen/Media Desk.
Questions call 516-377-6112 x125
Posted by LS at 11:45 AM
April 19, 2011
Beach Bag Book Club Special Event! Joanna Philbin
Authors Joana Philbin and Jen Calonita will be at the Merrick Library on Wednesday, May 25 at 4:45pm to present Joanna's brand new book The Daughters Take the Stage
Registration for this event begins Wednesday April 27th for Merrick residents at the Teen/Media desk and is open to all 6th-12th graders plus a guest! Space is limited to the first 20 teens to sign up. No fee. Entry to this event is by invitation only!! Invitations are given out at the time of registration.
Daughters Take the Stage will be available for purchase ($10 cash only) on the day of the event and may be signed by the author -- please note she will sign only one book per person
Posted by LS at 3:43 PM
April 10, 2010
Visit the official Merrick Library Teens Facebook page
Posted by LS at 1:42 PM
July 21, 2008
Beach Bag Book Club
Wednesday, July 23
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!
Posted by LS at 10:24 AM
April 1, 2008
SCHOOL VACATION WEEK
Tuesday, April 22nd. 4:00PM
Teen Movie: The Water Horse
Make Killer Quesadillas
Friday, April 25th. 4:00-5:30PM. $5
Delicious and healthy! Frank Miale is coming back to share with you how to make killer tortilla treats!
Sign up at the Reference Desk!
Posted by LS at 10:28 AM
March 10, 2008
Sneak Preview /Spring 2008/Teen Programs
Chefs Club/NEW!
Do you like cooking? Join our Chefs Club! Every last Friday of the month meet with the skillful chefs who will share with the teens secrets of delicious recipes.
Sign up for all three $10 or just for one class ($5 per class).
Registration begins on February 29th.
Non residents sign up starts on March 14th.
Make Killer Quesadillas
Friday, April 25th. 4:00-5:30PM. $5
Delicious and healthy! Frank Miale is coming back to share with you how to make killer tortilla treats!
Iron Chef Competition
Friday, May 30th. 4:00-5:30PM. $5
Compete in our Iron Chef Competition!
We’ll provide all the food, including secret ingredients, as you go head to head in our two fully equipped kitchen stadiums!
Movie Production/NEW!
Fridays, May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd. 4:30-6:00PM. $5 material fee
With the guidance of video producer Frank Cento, create a comedy movie.
This is your chance to be an actor and a producer. Everyone will receive a copy of the movie on DVD.
Registration begins on March 28th.
Non residents sign up starts on April 11th.
Teen Makeover/NEW!
Wednesday, May 14th. 6:30-8:00PM
$3 fee
Be a diva at the graduation party or some other spring event. Grab your cosmetic bag and come to learn from the expert new tricks and tips for your skin and your makeup. This is a demonstration and hands on class!
Registration begins on April 9th.
Non residents sign up starts on April 30th.
Posted by LS at 9:37 AM
March 1, 2008
Sushi Class
Sushi Class
Friday, March 28th. 4:00-5:30PM. $5
It is all about sushi: learn and practice! Experience a bit of Japanese culture!
Together with the chef Joan Torano we will make and taste vegetarian rolls.
Posted by LS at 1:00 AM
December 8, 2007
Teen Movie Night
We will be watching:
Pleas sign-up at the Reference Desk!
FRIDAY, December 28th
4:00PM
Posted by LS at 11:09 AM
September 23, 2007
What is TAG?
TAG (Teen Advisory Group)
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!
TAG Meetings:
September 20th
October 18th
November 15th
4:45PM
There will be a meeting of The Merrick Library TAG (Teen Advisory Group) at 4:00 on Thursday, Sept. 27th. If you're a TAG member, don't forget to come. If you haven't joined our TAG, but are curious, this is the perfect time to satisfy your curiousity. You can make a difference in your library (and earn service hours at the same time!)
Posted by at 3:53 PM
September 16, 2007
10 Deadly Teen Driver Mistakes: Thursday, September 27th
Every year, traffic crashes claim more teenage lives than drugs, guns, suicide and AIDS combined.
After extensive research and deliberation, AAA experts have identified 10 mistakes that most commonly lead to fatal crashes involving teens.
A representative from AAA will be here for teens and their parents to help us become more aware of the deadly mistakes teen drivers make each and every day.
Registration begins August 30th.
Posted by LS at 9:44 AM
August 21, 2007
TEEN CHESS CLUB
Tuesdays August 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
6:00-7:00pm
$3
Whether you’re an expert or you’ve never picked up a pawn, you are invited to attend our Teen Chess Club!
Each session will begin with a quick lesson, followed by games against players at your skill level. While you don’t have to attend all four sessions, beginners should attend the first session.
This program is brought to you by The Friends of the Merrick Library.
Posted by LS at 8:40 AM
July 30, 2007
Teen Video Game Tournament - Wed. Aug 15 7:00-8:30 pm $3
Snacks will be served and prizes will be awarded! Sign up at the Reference Desk if you plan on attending, or e-mail me for more info.
Posted by at 10:09 AM
July 20, 2007
Magic Beyond Imagination
August 1st
7-8PM
$5
Celebrate the release of the last Harry Potter book with your friends:escape the world of Muggles and enjoy magical Harry Potter fun!
Learn how to do magic tricks! Enter the Harry Potter Raffle!
Posted by LS at 12:23 PM
July 1, 2007
Scrapbooking Workshop
Tuesday, July 24th
4:30-5:30
Fee $3
Posted by LS at 1:45 PM
June 8, 2007
Canceled!!! ---Mystery of Fingerprints---Canceled!!!
Date: 6/28/2007
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Do you like watching CSI and solving mysteries?
Come and learn from a N.Y.P.D detective how the police solve crime mysteries.
Location: Multi-Purpose Room B
Other Information: Registration for Merrick residents begins on May 31st.
Fee: $3
Posted by LS at 12:44 PM
May 24, 2007
Discover the Secrets of Hollywood Life
Thursday, June 21st
7:00-8:00PM
Author of the book Secrets of My Holywood LIfe, Jen Calonita is coming to present her new book!!!
Sign up begins Thursday May 24th at the Reference Desk.
Posted by LS at 10:39 AM
May 10, 2007
Got Community Service Credit? Volunteer at the Library!
The Merrick Library is looking for a few good teens (in grades 9-12)to volunteer in the Reference Area. Teen Volunteers will provide patrons with basic computer assistance: logging onto the computers, using the mouse, getting on the internet, printing, etc.
Volunteers must be available for at least one hour a week. Shifts are available weekdays from 3:30-4:30 or 4:30-5:30. Applications are available at the Reference Desk.
E-mail me for more information!
Posted by at 10:28 AM
May 9, 2007
TAG meeting
The SPECIAL TAG meeting is scheduled on
Thursday May 31st
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come and help us to create an exciting Videogame Night Program!!!
Earn Community Service Credit!!!
Enjoy the snack!!!!
For more information or to RSVP contact:
Larissa Simonovski, Teen Librarian
Merrick Library
516 - 377- 6122 ext.116
larissasimonovski@merricklibrary.org
Posted by LS at 8:05 AM
May 5, 2007
BABYSITTERS JOB FAIR HAS BEED CANCELED!!!
Learn everything you need to know to be a babysitter! (for grades 7-12)
Two Registered Nurses from Winthrop University Hospital will be teaching this extensive two-hour course. You will learn: First Aid, Proper Child Care, Diaper Changing, Bottle Feeding, Child Growth and Development, How to Handle Emergency Situations, What to ask when you meet parents, What you should expect from your babysitting job, and more!
Participants will receive a certificate confirming that you have completed a Babysitting Course administered by an RN.
There is a $5 Registration Fee for this course. Please bring a doll to use for various demonstrations. Registration begins May 9th for Merrick Library patrons. Non-Resident registration begins May 23rd.
Sign-up at the Reference Desk.
Posted by at 9:12 AM
April 10, 2007
Nail Salon Saturday, May 12th at 1:00-2:30 pm
Tweens and Teens (5-12 Graders) Invite your mom, grandma, aunt or just your friend and come to our Nail Salon! A licensed nail specialist will teach you how to manicure, decorate and take care of your nails. Participants will also receive a nail kit, including: polish, decals, emery board, buffer block, etc. Register now at the Reference Desk.
There is a $5 materials fee for this program.
Posted by LS at 9:40 AM
April 8, 2007
Teen Movie Night
Teen Movie Night and Pizza at the library.
Thursday, April 26 at 6:00p.m.
RSVP or sign up at the Reference Desk if you plan on attending.
Posted by LS at 10:03 AM
March 22, 2007
TV Production Workshop
Fridays 3/23, 3/30 and 4/13
4:30-6:00
Posted by LS at 10:21 AM
March 20, 2007
SAT PREPARATION WORKSHOP WAS CANCELED!!!
6 SESSIONS - TUESDAYS: 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1
6:45 P.M.-8:45 P.M.
Learn tricks and techniques for taking the SATs. Enhance your math and verbal skills while learning test taking strategies that can help you get a higher score.
The fee is $80.00 per student.
Posted by LS at 12:34 PM
December 27, 2006
Join our Videogame Tournament Committee!
Sign up for our next VTC meeting starts Monday December 11th. What is this VTC, you ask? Videogame players in grades 7-12 will be meeting on Thursday January 11th at 5:30 to discuss and plan our upcoming Tournament (Saturday February 10th at 2pm). We need YOU to join VTC to help us decide what games to play, to bring in equipment, and to help set-up the tournament.
Sign up at the Reference Desk or e-mail me for more information.
Posted by at 11:38 AM
December 26, 2006
Teen Talent Show RE-SCHEDULED
Okay, we have picked a new date for the Teen Talent Show! The Dress Rehearsal will now be Wednesday January 10th at 4pm. If you have already auditioned have your act ready by this day for our one and only run-through. Interested in performing? E-mail me! Only acts approved by our committee will be in the show!
*New Date* Teen Talent Show- Friday January 12th 7:00
Show us what you got at our Teen Talent Show! Not the performing type? Then come to cheer on your family and friends! (You must attend the Talent Show Dress Rehearsal in order to perform in the Talent Show.) No tickets or fees are necessary to attend the Talent Show.
Posted by at 11:40 PM
Now Accepting Submissions for our Teen Newsletter
Our Teen Advisory Group has decided to create a Teen Newsletter for the Library. So please submit something! Whatever you want: reviews of books, music or movies; poetry; art; photography; random rantings; etc. E-mail me your submissions or drop them off at the Reference Desk.
Please include your name, grade, and phone number with any submissions.
Thanks!!
Posted by at 3:11 PM
December 13, 2006
Mmmmm.....Chocolate Houses
Posted by at 3:02 PM
December 12, 2006
Teen Reads November - "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers
Our next teen book discussion will be December 21st from 7:00-8:00 pm. Pick up books at the Circulation Desk.
"Monster" is what the prosecutor called 16-year-old Steve Harmon for his supposed role in the fatal shooting of a convenience-store owner. But was Steve really the lookout who gave the "all clear" to the murderer, or was he just in the wrong place at the wrong time? Steve chronicles the proceedings in movie script format, interspersed throughout his screenplay are journal entries of what Steve's life was like before the murder and his feelings about being held in prison during the trial. "They take away your shoelaces and your belt so you can't kill yourself no matter how bad it is. I guess making you live is part of the punishment."
Posted by at 5:00 PM
December 7, 2006
Chocolate House Creations - Tuesday December 12th!
Come build a house made entirely of chocolate, then decorate it with your favorite candy! Give it as a gift or keep it all for yourself - finished houses are completely edible and make great centerpieces! (For 7th-12th Graders)
Tuesday, December 12th from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Merrick Library multipurpose room
Registration for Merrick Library patrons begins November 6th at the Reference Desk, and December 1st for non-residents. A $3 materials fee is required for this program. Sign up early, space is limited!
Posted by at 3:01 PM
November 25, 2006
TAG Meeting RE-SCHEDULED
The November 16th TAG meeting has been rescheduled and will now be Thursday November 30th at 6:15 pm. Pick up a copy of The Perfect Shot (at the Circulation Desk) beforehand so you can stay for our Teen Reads book club meeting at 7 pm.
E-mail me for more info!
Posted by at 4:25 PM
November 1, 2006
Teen Talent Show - Postponed
Due to a scheduling conflict the Teen Talent Show will be postponed. If you auditioned for the Teen Talent Show I will let you know the new dates as soon as it is rescheduled. If you are interested in being in the Teen Talent Show, please e-mail me!
Posted by at 5:00 AM
October 19, 2006
CSI: Forensics - Monday October 30th 7:00-8:00 pm
Team up as Forensic Specialists examining real human bones to solve a crime! Teams are briefed about the mysteries that bones can unravel and are challenged to examine a set of real human bones for clues. Learn how Forensic Specialists figure out a person's age, gender, and possible demise all from looking at their skeleton. There will be a $3 registration fee for this course. Sign up for Merrick Library patrons begins Tuesday October 3rd at the Reference Desk, and October 20th for Non-Residents.
Posted by at 6:00 AM
October 11, 2006
Your Votes Are in for Our Teen Scary Movie Night!
We will be watching When a Stranger Calls on Friday October 13th....oooooooh, spooky.
6:30 in the Multi-Purpose Room. Refreshments will be served. E-mail me if you plan on attending.
Posted by at 10:53 AM
September 26, 2006
Jen Calonita, author of "Secrets of My Hollywood Life," visits the Merrick Library!
Jen Calonita talked with us about meeting stars like Hillary Duff, Ashton Kutcher and Lindsay Lohan, dishing out some stories about what working with celebrities is really like. Not always as fun as it sounds. She also talked about her book and what it takes to be a published writer. Afterwards, she hung around to chat and sign books. Hopefully we'll have her back in the spring to do a creative writing workshop!
Posted by at 9:48 AM
September 25, 2006
Teen Chess Club - Saturdays September 9th, 16th, 30th and October 7th at 1-2 pm
Whether you’re an expert or you’ve never picked up a pawn, you are invited to attend our Teen Chess Club!
Each session will begin with a quick lesson, followed by games against players at your skill level. While you don’t have to attend all four sessions, beginners should attend the first session.
This program is brought to you by The Friends of the Merrick Library.
Posted by at 11:10 AM
September 18, 2006
Teen Scary Movie Night - Friday October 13th at 6:30 pm
Oooooh . . . spooky, it’s Friday the 13th! Vote in the Teen Room for the scary movie of your choice. Or e-mail me your suggestions.
Refreshments will be served. Sign up begins September 17th at the Reference Desk.
Boo.
Posted by at 7:07 AM
September 13, 2006
Meet the author of "Secrets of My Hollywood Life"
Friday, September 15th From 7:00-8:00 pm - YA author and Merrick Resident Jen Calonita will be talking about her book, as well as her experiences working at Teen People magazine.
Copies of the book will be held at the Circulation Desk, so check one out and read it before the program! We will also be raffling off several copies for lucky winners to have Ms. Calonita sign!
Tickets are available at the Circulation Desk
Posted by at 10:19 AM
September 8, 2006
SAT Prep Course Registration is Now Open!
Learn tricks and techniques for taking the SATs. Enhance your math and verbal skills while learning test taking strategies that can help you get a higher score.
This 6-week course will be held in The Merrick Library Multipurpose Room from 6:45-8:45 on the following Tuesday evenings: September 19th & 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th
There is a $65 fee for this course.
Registration for Merrick Library patrons begins August 15th at 7 pm at the Reference Desk. Tickets will be handed out starting at 6:45. Sign up early as registration is limited.
Non-residents may register beginning September 12th.
The fee is $65.00 per student. Checks only. Please make checks payable to Melissa Bielawski. No refunds. Students must purchase the following book for the class: McGraw-Hill’s SAT I, 2nd Edition (ISBN 007146235X)
Posted by at 8:10 AM
August 20, 2006
A-Merrick-an Idol Karaoke - Thursday, August 24th 6:00-7:30 pm
Participants of our Teen Summer Reading Club are invited to this end of the summer party. Sing a solo or group up with your friends; you’ll get a tape of your performance! Not the performing type? Then come to cheer on your friends. Collect your prizes for all the books you’ve read, enter our Grand Prize raffle (the more books you’ve read the more chances you have to win)! Pizza will be served. Sign up at the Reference Desk or e-mail me if you'd like to come!
Posted by at 12:20 PM
August 11, 2006
Pictures From Our First Videogame Tournament
Posted by at 2:28 PM
July 19, 2006
X-treme Cake Program is an X-treme Success!
Everyone had a great time at our X-treme Cake Program Thursday July 13. If you missed it, you should definitely sign up for one of our upcoming Teen Programs!
Posted by at 9:20 AM
July 10, 2006
Registration for both July and August Teen Summer Reading Club Programs is Now Open!
Sign up for one of our Teen Programs (grades 6-12): Piñata Fiesta, Kickboxing, Videogame Tournament, Decorate Your Denim, and A-Merrick-an Idol Karaoke! Register at the Reference Desk.
Piñata Fiesta - Thursday July 20th & Thursday July 27th 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Make your own piñata our of paper mache, then decorate it with tissue paper and fill it with candy! We’ll provide everything you need! During the second workshop, our instructor will even donate a piñata for the class to break open! There is a $5 Registration Fee for this course. Please only register if you can come to both dates.
Kick Butt . . . in Kickboxing - Monday July 24th 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Get active @ your library! Learn to kickbox! There is a $3 Registration Fee for this course.
Videogame Tournament - Thursday August 3rd 7:00 pm
Compete for the title of Merrick Videogame Champion!
Decorate Your Denim - Tuesday August 8th 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Give your jeans a makeover! Whether you want to create that aged-to-perfection look with rips and holes or if you want to decorate with embroidery or fabric paint, this is the workshop for you! There is a $3 fee for this course.
A-Merrick-an Idol Karaoke - End of Summer Party Thursday August 24th 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Participants of our Teen Summer Reading Club are invited to this end of the summer party. Sing a solo or group up with your friends; you’ll get a tape of your performance! Collect your prizes for all the books you’ve read, enter our Grand Prize raffle (the more books you’ve read the more chances you have to win)! Pizza will be served.
Registration for July programs is now open.
Registration for August programs is now open for Merrick Library patrons. Non-Resident registration begins August 1st.
Register at the Reference Desk
Posted by at 11:20 AM
June 10, 2006
Babysitting Job Fair - Monday June 19th at 7:00 pm
Parents: if you are looking for babysitters, come to our Babysitting Job Fair and meet the graduates of our Babysitting Course.
Babysitters: if you attended our Babysitting Course come to our Babysitting Job Fair and meet parents looking for babysitters (you must have a signed permission slip from your parent or guardian)
Posted by at 10:45 AM
Babysitting Course
Friday June 16th from 4:00-6:00 in the multipurpose room! (Only those registered for the course may attend)
Posted by at 9:43 AM
June 7, 2006
Babysitting Course Now Open to 6th Graders
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to take our Babysitting Course! Learn everything you need to know to become a babysitter! Friday June 19th from 4:00-6:00 pm. There is a $5 registration fee for this course, sign up at the Reference Desk.
Two Registered Nurses from Winthrop Hospital will be teaching this extensive two-hour course. Participants will receive a certificate. Once you've completed the course you can attend our Babysitting Job Fair on Monday June 19th from 7-8 pm and meet local parents looking for babysitters. E-mail me for more information at michelleroberts@merricklibrary.org
Posted by at 3:06 PM
May 18, 2006
Gaming at the Library?
On August 3rd we will be having a videogame tournament! We'll have several stations set up and it is UP TO YOU WHAT GAMES WE PLAY! Please leave comments with your game suggestions! Also, I will be creating a Videogame Tournament Committee (VTC) that will help with the planning and the set up. So e-mail me if you're interested!
Posted by at 7:47 PM
May 16, 2006
Teen Game Night
Run, don't walk, to our Teen Game Night! Snacks, board games, cards, music, prizes, and more! Friday June 9th @ 7 pm.
RSVP or sign-up at the Reference Desk!
So here's the idea . . . you bring your favorite board games or card games or whatever and we'll play them. Bring along a couple of your favorite CDs so we'll have some good background music. We'll set up a bunch of tables with different games, and then later we'll all play one big game where prizes will be awarded . . . Scene It, Family Feud, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune . . . you choose! Have an idea for a game you'd like to play? Leave a comment! Or write me an e-mail
Posted by at 11:53 AM
May 15, 2006
Registration for our Teen Babysitting Course begins today!
Learn everything you need to know to become a babysitter! Get a Babysitting Certificate from a registered Nurse!
If you're in grades 7-12 you can now register for our Babysitting Course, which will be held Friday June 16th from 4-6 pm. Bring your $5 registration fee and sign up at the Reference Desk.
Once you've completed this two-hour course you can attend our Babysitting Job Fair on Monday June 19th from 7-8 pm and meet local parents looking for babysitters. E-mail me for more information.
Posted by at 10:15 AM
May 13, 2006
Teen Reads
Join our new book club (for grades 9-12)!
Thursday May 25th
7:30-8:30 pm
Looking for Alaska by John Green
DON’T READ THIS BOOK . . . IT’S BANNED! Sixteen-year-old Miles Halter's life has been one long nonevent - no girls, no excitement, and no real friends. Looking for the "Great Perhaps," he leaves his home for a boarding school in Alabama. His roommate, Chip, is a genius scholarship student who lives to one-up the school's rich preppies. Chip's best friend is Alaska Young, with whom Miles and every other male in her orbit falls instantly in love. But there is a dark side to her that Miles had not expected. Corruption and heartbreak ensue.
Posted by at 5:35 PM
May 12, 2006
"Stuck in the Middle" Teen Reads
Join our new book club for middle schoolers (Grades 6-8)!
Thursday, May 25th
6:00-7:00 pm
Adam Canfield of the Slash by Michael Winerip
Adam Canfield is over-programmed: jazz band, soccer, quiz bowl, voluntary but mandatory test prep, the Just-Say-No-To-Drugs players, and now he has been roped into being co-editor of The Slash, the award winning newspaper at his middle school. While co-editing The Slash, Adam and Jennifer uncover fraud and corruption in their school and in the city's government. But can they prove it? Why would anyone believe them?
Posted by at 5:48 PM
May 9, 2006
Knitting Cafe
Come to our new Knitting Café!
Beginner’s learn from more experienced knitters!
Experienced knitters help out novices!
Bring whatever project you’re working on
We’ll supply coffee and snacks!
All ages and levels welcome!
Monday May 22nd at 6:30-8:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room
Posted by at 3:19 PM
May 8, 2006
Your votes for the Teen Movie Night are in!!!
We will be watching "The Chronicles of Narnia" on Friday May 12th at 6pm.
Pizza will be served, but only if you RSVP
or sign up at the Reference Desk!
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Posted by at 2:57 PM
May 6, 2006
TAG "mini-meeting"
Friday May 12th 5:30-6:00 Come to the TAG meeting then stay for Dinner and a Movie! (You must RSVP or sign up for the movie!)
The purpose of TAG is to have teens meet with the Teen Librarian and share their ideas, comments, opinions, rants, etc (preferably library related). 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!
Oh, and you get community service credit!
Posted by at 3:07 PM
May 2, 2006
Babysitting Course
Learn everything you need to know to be a babysitter!
Friday June 16th
4:00-6:00 pm
Two Registered Nurses from Winthrop University Hospital will be teaching this extensive two-hour course. You will learn: First Aid, Proper Child, Care Diaper Changing, Bottle Feeding, Child Growth and Development, How to Handle Emergency Situations, What to ask when you meet parents, What you should expect from your babysitting job, And more!
You will receive a certificate confirming that you have completed a
Babysitting Course administered by an RN.
There is a $5 Registration Fee for this course. Please bring a doll to use for various demonstrations. Registration begins Monday May 15th for Merrick Library patrons. Non-Resident registration begins June 5th. Sign-up at the Reference Desk.
Posted by at 5:27 PM
May 1, 2006
Teen Movie Night
Wednesday May 12th @ 6pm - Pizza and a Movie!
Pick from our list of books turned movies. Ballots can be found in the Teen Room. Please RSVP or sign up at the Reference desk if you plan on attending!
Posted by at 12:30 PM