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TEEN POETRY ZINE 2008 WANTED! YOUR ORGINAL POETRY Click forTeen Poetry 'Zine Information

APRIL '08 CREATIVE MOTHERS' DAY CRAFT PROGRAM Friday May 2nd, 4:15 pm "FUN AND FANCY NOTE BOARD" $2.00 Materials Fee Long Beach Residents Register Starting Tuesday, April 8th at 5:30pm

TEENS FROM ALL AROUND THE STATE READ AND VOTE FOR THE NEW YORK STATE FAVORITE TEEN BOOKS AND YOU CAN TOO! CLICK FOR INFORMATION

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BOOKSNACKERS DISCUSSION GROUPS 5th GRADE Monday, Mayl 19th from 6 - 7 pm Read Al Capone Does My Shirts, by Gennifer Choldenko. A twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to infamous Alcatraz Island in 1935 when the prison guards' families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary environment in addition to life with his autistic sister. All Moose wants to do is protect his sister, live up to his parents' expectations and stay out of trouble. But on Alcatraz, trouble is never far away. Books available now in the Youth Department. MOTHER/ DAUGHTER (4th grade and up) Thursday, May 29th from 7:30- 8:15 pm Discuss the 2008 Newbery Honor Book, The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt. Holling Hoodhood is really in for it. He's just started seventh grade with Mrs. Baker, a teacher he knows is out to get him. Why else would she make him read Shakespeare... outside class? This novel is comic and compelling, down-to-earth and over-the-top. Pick up your book in the Youth Department when you sign up. PARENT/ SON (3rd grade and up) Thursday, May 22nd from 7:30 - 8:30 pm Join the Library's newest book group as we discuss Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code by Eoin Colfer. Join us for this installment of the Atremis Fowl series in which criminal master-mind, Artemis is going stright - as soon as he pulls off the most brilliant criminal feat of his career. But when everything goes horribly wrong; can he bring himself to ask his old rival Holly Short for help... even if it means saving a life? Pick up your copy of the book in the Youth Department. Refreshments provided. JUNIOR (6th and 7th graders) Tuesday, May 27th from 4:30 - 5:30pm Read The Ruby In The Smoke by Philip Pullman. "Beware The Seven Blessings..." When she first reads these seven words aloud, sixteen-year-old Sally Lockheart doesn't know their meaning. But when an employee of her late father hears them, he dies of fear. Thus begins the acclaimed debut of an unforgettable young heroine in search of the clues that will solve the mystery of her fathers death in Victorian London. .Sign up and get your book now. SENIOR (8th grade and up)   There is no book discussion for the month of May.

2008 SUMMER READING CLUB FOR TEENS The perfect activity if you like to read! Sign up in the Youth Services Department and read books and earn prizes for reading. All readers who complete the club requirements will be invited to a pizza party and have even more chances to win exciting door prizes. More information to Follow...Keep Watching this spot!

CHESS WORKSHOPS WITH CHESS MASTER JOEL SALMON Wednesdays, April 9, 23, May 14, 28, June11 Grades 5 and Up meet at 8-8:45pm Beginners and players who are looking for playing partners will find them here. Tweens and teens in the Long Beach School District may call the Youth Services Information Desk beginning April 3rd. to register (432-7201) All others may register April 6th.

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Free Baby Sitting Workshops for boys and girls in 6th grade and up. Monday, June 9th from 7- 8:30pm & Tuesday, June 10th from 4:30- 6:30pm Learn the basics of childcare and safety in this informative two session workshop. Registered nurses Joanne Tanck and Georgette Basso; will speak on aspects of child development, basic first aid, and the changing and feeding of babies; and a representative from the Long Beach Fire Department will speak on home safety. A certificate will be awarded to those completing both classes. Registration begins May 12th at 5:30pm for Long Beach Residents and May 16th for all others. Participants must bring a baby sized doll/stuffed animal to class.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AT THE LIBRARY FOR TEENS BOOK BUDDIES READING CLUB TEEN ADVISORY BOARD HELLP, HELP!!! VOLUNTEERS WANTED Help children discover the fun and love of reading! Join this volunteer* program where teens read to children ages 4 years-old through the 3rd grade. Big Buddies must be in grades 7 -12 and have attended an Orientation Session for training. Wednesdays, May 21, 28, June 4, and 11 from 4:15-5:15pm Contact Miss Pohl in the Youth Department at (516) 432-7201 for more information or to sign up. *Earn volunteer credits for community service requirements. HELP, HELP !!! VOLUNTEERS WANTED A program designed to provide the teens of Long Beach with a venue for community service by becoming involved with our Annual Winter Reading Club for Children.Volunteers* help children sign up and report on books read. They track all readers and award prizes and provide the librarians with assistance as needed. Acceptance into the program and attendance at orientaion is required. Contact the Youth ServicesDepartment at 432-7201 for more information. *Earn volunteer credits for community service requirements. The YAK and SNACK Advisory Board for 5th thru 12th graders meets monthly. This fun and talkative group helps plan library activities, suggest programs and various materials for purchase. You will earn volunteer* credits while helping the library and your community! The next meeting will take place... Friday, May 2nd at 4:30 - 5:45pm We'll be doing "Reader's Theater" with the book: IDA B ________________________ Friday, May 23rd at 3 - 6 pm For "Disney Scene It" Sign Up Reguired 432-7201 ask for Youth Department Call the Youth Department at (516) 432-7201 for more information or to sign up. *Earn volunteer credits for community service requirements. Teens Take Charge A site by a teen for teens who want to get involved with their local communities but do not know where to start. A new non-profit organization, www.teentakecharge.org is designed to help teenagers on Long Island find community service opportunities that they can identify with.

GREAT READS! BOOK LISTS OF RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR TEENS

The Library and the Long Beach School District now offer real-time, Live Homework Help. Live tutors are available on-line between the hours of 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., seven days a week to assist students with Math, Science, Social Studies, and English composition, in 20-minute sessions. (A simple download is required for first-time home use). Connect to a tutor in 4 easy steps: 1. Click the Live Homework Help Iicon (above). 2. Type in your library barcode. 3. Enter your grade level and homework subject. 4. Connect to a tutor in the online classroom for 20 minutes of expert help. Please call the Adult or Youth Services Reference Desk for further information at (516) 432-7201.

L I V E L I B R A R I A N a service provided by the Nassau Library System Live Librarian is a service available to residents of Nassau County, New York. It enables real-time communication with a Reference Librarian who can assist you with your Internet search or questions regarding the use of electronic resources. Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 9 pm to 11 pm Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm Please call the Adult or Youth Services Reference Desk for further information at (516) 432-7201.

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POETRY ZINE 2008

HEY TEEN and 'Tween POETRY WRITERS! You can submit 1 or 2 original poems for our third annual "TEEN POETRY 'ZINE to celebrate National Poetry Month in April.

'ZINE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES All poems must be typed and e-mailed to the special 'zine hot-mail account... zine2008@live.com All poems should be accompanied with your name, grade, school and home telephone. The Long Beach Public Library reserves the right to not accept submissions with incomplete identifying information. Submissions must not contain profanity or material that could be offensive to any racial, ethnic or religious group. The Long Beach Public Library reserves the right to edit spelling and blatant grammatical errors. Students must reside in or attend school in Long Beach in order to submit poetry. Students must be in grades 6-12. All work must be original. If you have any questions, please call the Youth Services Department for information from Miss Pohl, Youth Librarian

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Updated May 4, 2008