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.

End of the Summer Party

Thursday,

August 23

at 4:00 p.m.

Many of you volunteered your time by helping librarians during the Summer Reading programs, or reading for a good cause.

We would like to thank all of you and celebrate your achievements.

Join us for a fun party with pizza, video games and cool activities like the Hunger Game Challenge, decorating cupcakes and making bracelets.

Our special guests will be girls from the One Is Greater Than None Organization.

Volunteers will receive their community hours letters.

We’ll raffle off a Nook and some other cool prizes!

Hi Hunger Game fans, are you missing Katniss and Peeta already?

Catching Fire’s November 2013 release date seems like an eternity to wait.

Do not worry: the Hunger Games movie

will be released on DVD on August 18.

We would like to celebrate this event and even give away

one DVD and some other prizes to you!

 Come to the Merrick Library: Teen/Media Desk a.k.a. the Capitol

and receive the Tribute Challenge,

complete instructions step by step and

submit your answer sheet to one of the librarians a.k.a. the Game Makers.

All answers will be reviewed by August 17 and the Victors names will be announced and posted in the Teen/Room on August 18 at 9:00a.m.

Who: Teens entering 7-12 grades.

When: August 7-August 17

Where: Merrick Library: Teen Room

Make a Graffiti Cake

Monday, July 16 @ 6:30 p.m.

Fee $3.00

Decorate a cake with edible “spray paint”. 

Take your cake home to enjoy with family or friends.

Sign up today at the Teen/Media Desk.

 

Attention  Beach Bag Book Club members,

We thought you might be interested in this article from

 the Merrick Patch.

(L to R): Susane Colasanti, Elizabeth Eulberg, Jen Calcnita.Credit Chris Boyle

Summer Starts Early for Teens at Beach Bag Book Club

Special summer-themed program was kicked off on Wednesday at the Merrick Library.

http://merrick.patch.com/articles/merrick-library-hosts-beach-bag-book-club#photo-10385259

Sign up for a Bech Bag Book Club today! Grab a beach bag, available at the Teen/Media desk; relax by the pool or at the beach with a book and come for a cozy gathering at the Merrick Library to discuss summer reads with popular authors. We guarantee lots of fun; give away prizes, snack, raffles, and book sale. Beach Bag Book Club opens its doors on June 20.

Our next meeting is on July 25 @4:15p.m.

Programs This Week

Summer Reading Club 


June 18-August 23

Take Action-READ!

When you sign up for the Summer Reading Club and submit a book review you’ll receive a bracelet or other prize purchased from a non-profit organization.

This summer each book you read is your contribution for change.

In addition to prizes for each submitted book review you will be able to enter our Weekly Raffles.

At the end of the summer, all participants of the Summer Reading Club will be eligible to enter

 the Grand Prize Summer Raffle.

Summer Reading Club:

Who: Open for Merrick Library Patrons in grades 6-12

What: The idea is that you read books (that you choose) and get prizes purchased from a non-profit organizations.

Where: Sign up at the Teen/Media Desk

When: June 18-August 23

Submit one book review and receive a bracelet from Reason2Smile

http://www.reason2smile.org/

2nd review mini notebook from Make a Wish Foundation

http://www.wish.org/

3^rd review a bracelet from One is Greater than None organization

http://www.oneisgreaterthannone.org/

4^th review and 5^th review a book of your choice for your to keep and one book will be donated to new library in Kenya.

NEW! Book Bag for Sleep Away Camp

If you are planning to spend a few weeks at Sleep Away camp do not forget to take a backpack with fun summer reads that we prepared for you. This bag can be checked out for the whole summer (June 1-August 30). The amount of bags are limited and available on first come first serve basis. Merrick Residents only.

Programs This Week...

Beach Bag Book Club

 Beach Bag Book Club opens its doors on June 20.
  

Our monthly meetings will take place at the Merrick Library.

Time: 4:15-5:30 p.m. Registration begins on May 23.

Grab a beach bag, available at the Teen/Media desk; relax by the pool or at the beach with a book and come for a cozy gathering at the Merrick Library to discuss summer reeds with popular authors. We guarantee lots of fun; give away prizes, snack, raffles, and book sale.

Wednesday, June 20    

Jen Calonita together with authors Susane Colasanti and Elizabeth Eulberg present books Keep Holding On and Take a Bow.

Summer Volunteer Programs

 Community Service Credits will be

 Awarded for Volunteer Programs

Summer Reading Club Volunteers 8-12 Graders

Volunteers will help to review summer reading reports and give away prizes in the Children’s Room. Volunteers must be availablefor at least two hours a week from11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 2:00-4:00 p.m. or 6:00-8:00 p.m. from June 25-August 15. Applicants must be available for the training session on June 19 at 6:30-7:00p.m. Sign up limited to 20 volunteers only.

Summer Reading Club June 18-August 23

Take Action-READ!

When you sign up for the Summer Reading Club and submit a book review you’ll receive a bracelet or other prize purchased from a non-profit organization. This summer each book you read is your contribution for change. In addition to prizes for each submitted book review you will be able to enter our Weekly Raffles. At the end of the summer, all participants of the Summer Reading Club will be eligible to enter the Grand Prize Summer Raffle.

Take Action: DONATE!

iPod Donation Drive

Do you have an iPod you’re not using anymore? We need them!

During this summer we are collecting old iPods for Music & Memory . This non-profit organization  brings personalized music into the lives of the elderly or the infirm through digital music technology, vastly improving their quality of life. iPods can be dropped off at the Teen/Media Desk starting June 1-August 23.

NEW! Book Bag for Sleep Away Camp

If you are planning to spend a few weeks at Sleep Away camp do not forget to take a backpack with fun summer reads that we prepared for you. This bag can be checked out for the whole summer (June 1-August 30). The amount of bags are limited and available on first come first serve basis. Merrick Residents only.