YA Fall 2012
SAT
Saturdays: September 15, 22 and 29, October 6, 20, 27. No class on October 13.
Time 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Fee $80.00/checks only
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. Students must purchase The Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd edition, by The College Board. Please make checks payable to Merrick Library. No refunds.
Registration for Merrick library patrons begins on August 18
Non residents may sign up for the program on September 1.
Creative Writing Workshop with the Author Jen Calonita
September 27, October 25 and November 29.
Time: 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Jen Calonia will provide you with instructions, professional feedback and information on how to become a writer and even publish your work. Participants have to register for all three sessions.
Registration begins on August 22.
Non residents sign up starts on September 5. Space limited to 10 students.
College Essay
Mondays, October 1 and 15
Time 6:30-8:00p.m.
In this workshop-style class, students will receive help with creating their college application essays as well as help with editing and enhancing them. Students are asked to bring in essay questions from the college they wish to attend in addition to any drafts or outlines they may be working on.
Registration starts on August 18
Community Hours Programs for teens.
Attention 7-12 graders, participate in one of the programs
and receive community service hours.
Programs are open only for Merrick residents.
Registration for all volunteers programs starts on September 17.
Wii Buddies
Monday, October 8
Program time: 2:00-4:30
Teen volunteers needed to help kids in grades 1-5 play Wii games and other board games. Sign up limited for 5 volunteers.
TAG (Teen Advisory Group)
Want better teen programs and events at the library? Want to have a say in how things are run? THEN JOIN TAG ! YOU WILL GET COMMUNITY SERVICE CREDIT!
If you would like to participate in TAG meetings sign up at the Teen/Media Desk.
TAG Meetings Time 4:15-5:00p.m.
September 27, October 25 and November 29
Book Buddies
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers in grades 7-12 who will read to tots in our Children’s room. A Training Session will take place on Thursday, October 11 at 6:30p.m. Volunteers must be available on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. starting October 15-November 5. Sign up limited to 10 volunteers only.
Bingo Game for Kids
Teen volunteers organize and run a Bingo program for kids.
Training session is on Tuesday, October 30@4:15p.m.
Day of the program: Tuesday, November 6 @3:00-5:00p.m.
Sign up limited for 5 volunteers.
LEGO Contest
Sunday, November 18 @
Help us to run and judge a LEGO Contest at the Children’s Room. Volunteers have to be available on Sunday, November 18 from 1:30-3:30p.m.
Sign up limited for 5 volunteers.
