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DON'T MISS OUT ON ALL THE FUN!!!   CLICK HERE FOR THE CURRENT PROGRAM INFORMATION FROM THE NOVEMBER LIBRARY NEWSLETTER

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 ALL BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE YOUTH DEPARTMENT 5th GRADE Read For : Monday, November 23 @ 6pm " Escape From The Carnivale" by Barry Pearson Synopsis: Little Scallop should be happy. She's a princess of the Mollusk tribe, rulers of beautiful Mollusk Island. And she has two fun friends - Aqua and Surf - who just happen to be mermaids. But Little Scallop is bored. Her warrior brothers are allowed to do exciting things, like spying on the pirates who live on the other side of the island. Little Scallop longs to have a real adventure. When Aqua and Surf invite her to go pearl-diving - even though she knows she shouldn't - she can't resist. So late one night, she sneaks off into forbidden waters with Aqua and Surf. That's when the trouble starts - they run into a fierce storm and a strange ship sailed by men who would love to capture a mermaid. Soon, Little Scallop is caught up in the adventure she always wanted. The question is: can she and her friends get out of it? MOTHER/ DAUGHTER (4th grade and up) Read For: Thursday, November 5th @ 7:15pm " Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamilio Synopsis: The summer Opal and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida, Opal goes into the Winn-Dixie supermarket -- and comes out with a dog. With the help of her new pal, whom she names Winn-Dixie, Opal makes a variety of new, interesting friends and spends the summer collecting stories about them and thinking about her absent mother. But because of Winn-Dixie, or perhaps because she has grown, Opal learns to let go, just a little, and that friendship -- and forgiveness -- can sneak up on you like a sudden summer storm. Recalling the fiction of Harper Lee and Carson McCullers, here is a funny, poignant, and unforgettable coming-of-age novel. PARENT/ SON (3rd grade and up) Read For: Tuesday, November 5th @ 5pm "Marley, A Dog Like No Other" by John Grogan Synopsis: Marley, a lovable Labrador retriever, is always getting himself into trouble. Some may say he is the world's worst dog. But those who know and love Marley understand that nothing can stop his loyalty, exuberance, and passion—not even the Grogans' screen door! How this big, rambunctious dog becomes the heart of the Grogan family is the story of Marley. JUNIOR (6th and 7th graders) Read for: Monday, November30 @ 6pm "Found" by Margaret Haddix Synopsis: Thirteen-year-old Jonah has always known that he was adopted, and he's never thought it was any big deal. Then he and a new friend, Chip, who's also adoped, begin receiving mysterious letters. The first one says, "You are one of the missing." The second one says, "Beware! They're coming back to get you." Jonah, Chip, and Jonah's sister, Katherine, are plunged into a mystery that involves the FBI, a vast smuggling operation, an airplane that appeared out of nowhere — and people who seem to appear and disappear at will. The kids discover they are caught in a battle between two opposing forces that want very different things for Jonah and Chip's lives. Do Jonah and Chip have any choice in the matter? And what should they choose when both alternatives are horrifying? With Found, Margaret Peterson Haddix begins a new series that promises to be every bit as suspenseful as her Shadow Children series — which has sold more than 41/2 million copies — and proves her, once again, to be a master of the page-turner. SENIOR (8th grade and up)   Read for: Thursday, December 3rd @ 7:15pm "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman Synopsis: What happens when the most beautiful girl in the world marries the handsomest prince of all time and he turns out to be - well - a lot less than the man of her dreams? Find out in this relteeling of the class tale. Get your book today.

CHESS WORKSHOPS WITH CHESS MASTER JOEL SALMON WORKSHOPS HELD November 11th and 18th & December 2nd and 9th @ 7-8 pm Beginners and players who are looking for playing partners will find them here. 'Tweens and Teens in the Long Beach School District may register in-person at the Youth Services Information Desk.

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Baby Sitting Workshop for boys & girls in 6th grade and up. NO CLASS CURRENTLY OFFERED 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. 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 HELP, 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 6-12 and have attended an Orientation Session for training. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THIS TIME !!!! Contact the Youth Department at (516) 432-7201 for more information or to sign up. *Earn volunteer credits for community service requirements. VOLUNTEERS WANTED NOW A program designed to provide the teens of Long Beach with a venue for community service by becoming involved with our Bi-Annual 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. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED January 2010 !!! Contact the Youth ServicesDepartment at 432-7201 for more information. *Earn volunteer credits for community service requirements. HELP, HELP!!! VOLUNTEERS WANTED 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, NOVEMBER 20th @ 5pm 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 Icon (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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HEY TEENS! Are you a poet... and don't know it? "Tweens and teens in middle school and high school can submit 1 or 2 poems for our fourth teen poetry 'zine in celebration of APRIL as National Poetry Month All work must be submitted no later than... April 2010 to the Youth Services Department

POETRY ZINE 2010 'ZINE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES All poems must be typed and e-mailed to the special 'zine hot-mail account... No POETRY SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL APRIL 2010 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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ACM DRAWING CLUB ANIME CARTOONING MANGA FOR TEENS WHO TRUELY WANT TO DRAW ANMIME, CARTOONS or MANGA CLUB MEETS FRIDAY, November 15th @4:00- 5:45pm.

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LONG BEACH WAVE A bi-monthly newsletter for the kids of Long Beach by the kids of Long Beach Catch the writing wave....... Calling all kids in grade 4 and up who are interested in writing for our newsletter please submit your news articles, recipes, poems, creative stories, movie and book reviews to: Longbeachwave@yahoo.com by ??? Our next edition will be out on ????? Contact Miss Margaret @ 432-7201

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Updated 11/6/2009