Welcome to the Young Adult Department! This section of the Library services students in grades 7-12. Come in and check out our YA books and magazines. Sign up at the circulation desk for our events, movies, and workshops. Check this website for upcoming events and new books!

Join TAG (Teen Advisory Group) and make a difference at your library by helping with the selection of books, music, programs, and movies. Great for Community Service! Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. Contact the YA Department at 731-2211 ext. 11 for more information.

THREE TUESDAYS
Sept. 9, 16, 23
6:00pm
Program Fee: $5.00 for all 3 classes
Grades 7-12

Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6:00pm-7:30pm: Fire Safety
Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 6:00-8:00pm: First Aid *Bring your own doll or stuffed animal!*
Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 6:00-7:00: How to Entertain Children

*Teens must attend all three sessions for inclusion on the Babysitting List and in order to participate in the "Meet & Greet" reception with parents of young children on Tuesday, October 9 at 6:00pm.

Friday, September 12
6:00-7:30pm

Materials Fee: $4.00

Learn the basics of the art of italic calligraphy. Learn lovely formal letterforms that can be used to create greeting cards, invitations, envelopes, poems and more!

Register at the circulation desk.

Friday, September 26
7:00pm-8:00pm
Grades 7-12
FREE!!!

The Paranormal Adventurers are Long Island's most famous pair of ghost hunters. Discover where to go on Long Island to find ghosts and what simple tools will help you detect their presence. Hear tales of haunted Long Island and tell your own ghost stories. Help The Paranormal Adventurers unravel the mysteries captured in their photographs.

Register at the circulation desk.

SPEND YOUR DAY OFF WATCHING AN OLD FAVORITE!

FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF
starring Matthew Broderick

Tuesday, September 30
3:00pm
No Fee
Grades 7-12

Bring Friends!

BOOKS WITH BITE!
October 12-18.
Grades 7-12

Stop by Island Trees Public Library during Teen Read Week to indulge your biting curiosity and check out books and graphic novels on animals, technology, cooking and even vampires! Stop by today and pick up a page turner that you can read or listen to, just for the fun of it! Reading lists and bookmarks available all week!

While you're here picking up some cool books to read, stop at the YA Desk to try your luck at these...

Guess how much stuff is in the "Teen Read Week Guess Jar" from Monday, October 13-Saturday, October 18. Closest guess wins the contents!

Fill out an entry form about your favorite book at the YA desk from Saturday, October 11-Saturday, October 18 for your chance to win a Teen Read Week gift basket.

THE MUMMY

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30
7:00PM
FREE
Grades 7-12

Tuesday, October 28
6:00pm

Grades 7-12

SNACKS PROVIDED

If you are interested in making a difference at your library and would like to help with the selection of books, music, programs and movies, sign up for Teen Advisory Group! Also great for Community Service!

Every locker needs a cool mirror!
Personalize with enamel markers and glue charms, beads and other treasures around the rim. Magnetic back will stick to all metal surfaces.

FRIDAY, October 24
7:30-8:30pm
Materials Fee: $3.00
Grades 7-12

Nassau County Poet Laureate Poetry Contest

Open to all students in Nassau County school systems.
Three categories:
Grades K-5 (Elementary)
Grades 6-8 (Secondary)
Grades 9-12 (High School)

Pick up the guidelines sheet at the Young Adult Desk! Deadline is January 15, 2009.