8 NEW ADULT Book Club Thursdays at 6pm Recent high school graduates, college students, 25 to whatever, rejoice! Visit YA or adult reference desk to reserve your copy before the meeting. We have copies of the books on the Summer Reading Lists grades 7-12 from Sewanhaka HS District, Valley Stream HS District as well as some parochial and private schools. Elmont Memorial Library 700 Hempstead Turnpike ● 354-5280 ● www.elmontlibrary.org July 05: Beartown by Frederik Backman August 09: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline @eplteens_247 @elmontlibraryteencorner TEEN CORNER presents... Elmont Memorial Library 700 Hempstead Turnpike ● 354-5280 ● www.elmontlibrary.org ALL ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS ARE FOR TEENS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 AS OF SEPTEMBER 2018 SUMMER @ THE LIBRARY 2018 READ! PARTICIPATE! VOLUNTEER!
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NEW ADULT Book Club
Thursdays at 6pm
Recent high school graduates, college students, 25 to whatever, rejoice! Visit YA or adult reference desk to reserve your copy before the meeting.
We have copies of the books
on the Summer Reading Lists
grades 7-12 from Sewanhaka
HS District, Valley Stream HS
District as well as some
parochial and private schools.
Elmont Memorial Library 700 Hempstead Turnpike ● 354-5280 ● www.elmontlibrary.org
July 05: Beartown by Frederik Backman
August 09: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
@eplteens_247 @elmontlibraryteencorner
TEEN CORNER presents...
Elmont Memorial Library 700 Hempstead Turnpike ● 354-5280 ● www.elmontlibrary.org
ALL ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS ARE FOR TEENS
ENTERING GRADES 7-12 AS OF SEPTEMBER 2018
SUMMER @ THE LIBRARY
2018
READ! PARTICIPATE! VOLUNTEER!
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REGISTER! Online participation begins on June 01 for the 2018 Teen Summer Reading Club, LIBRARY’S ROCK!
Go to the Elmont Memorial Library and click Teen to submit your first review. The first review will count as your registration. Don’t forget to pick up your reading
token after submitting each review!
READ! Anything goes - you may choose books from the library collection,
school summer reading list, or any other sources. Not sure what to read? We’ll be happy to suggest something you might like.
REVIEW! When writing a review keep the following in mind:
5 sentences minimum proper grammar and punctuation
use your own words—any plagiarized reviews will be denied
PLAY TEEN CORNER BINGO!
If you don’t want to submit a review, participate in Teen Corner Bingo! Complete the various reading or library related task and earn your reading token! Pick up
your bingo card at Teen Corner.
TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB
Libraries Rock!
Teen Summer Reading Club ends on August 04
Teen Corner’s Summer Kick-off Party Tuesday, June 26, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Start your summer at Teen Corner’s Summer Kick-off Party! Register for programs, check out your next summer read, play games, receive small
incentives, and eat plenty of popcorn, cotton candy, and other snacks!
END-OF-SUMMER PARTY Wednesday, August 15
12:00pm – 3:00pm Complete the Summer Reading club and get your invitation to join us for an
afternoon of fun! There will be food, games, challenges, giveaways and more!
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AUGUST
Freshman 15 Wednesday, August 01, 3:00pm Head to college with a few tips under your belt! Teens will take home 15 tips and tricks to
navigate their first semester in college!
DIY: Summer Paint Party Thursday, August 02, 3:00pm Enjoy a fun night of step-by-step painting, music & refreshments! Go home with your own original artwork! All materials are provided. Yoga with a Twist! Tuesday, August 07, 3:00pm Join us to relax and rejuvenate! Have fun while learning simple yoga poses, meditation, visualization techniques, stress management methods and mindfulness practices. Make a positivity craft that you can take home with you! Yoga mats will be available, but we encourage you to bring your own mat if you have one! TEEN CUISINE: Keyboard Sandwiches Wednesday, August, 08, 3:00pm Teens will make an edible keyboard using two full sandwiches, topped with American chees and a crafted spread. TEENS HELP: Children’s Summer Party Helper Tuesday, August 14, 2:30 – 4:30 pm Incoming 9th – 12th graders, help the Children Department with their End of Summer party. TEENS HELP: Pet Emergency Kits Thursday, August 16, 3:00pm Teens will decorate and pack a small container filled with emergency care items for pet lovers. Teens will earn 1.5 hours of community service. TEEN CUISINE: Waffle Pops Wednesday, August 22, 3:00pm Revamp your love for waffles by learning how to make them in to pops! Teens will use icing and sprinkles to decorate their waffle pops! TEEN CUISINE: Oh Fudge! Tuesday, August 28, 3:00pm Learn how to make your own fudge with marshmallows, cookies, and pretzel extracts!
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JULY
TEEN CUISINE: Taco Tuesday
Tuesday, July 10, 3:00pm
Create delicious tacos including a vegetarian taco and a dessert taco!
Breakdancing Workshop
Wednesday, July 11, 5:30pm
Hone in on your inner B-Boys and B-Girls, come to library to learn how to breakdance!
DIY: Hand Sewn Bookmarks Thursday, July 12, 3:00pm Create your own bookmarks with an experienced embroiderer! Create cute designs inspired by the summer theme. DIY: Canvas Album Covers Tuesday, July 17, 5:00pm Immortalize your favorite music album on to a canvas. Teens will receive the materials to create a canvas-sized album cover. TEEN CUISINE: Smoothies-N-Shakes Wednesday, July 18, 3:00pm Cool down at the library and make your own smoothie and milkshake! TEEN ZUMBA Thursday, July 19, 3:00pm Let’s get moving! Join us for an exciting teen Zumba class! Zumba is a workout regime that blends dance forms into a total body workout that is fun and interactive. TEEN CUISINE: BBQ Sauce and Spice Rubs Tuesday, July 24, 3:00pm Make BBQ Sauce to take home, along with two spice rubs to get ready for the BBQ Season. DIY: Music Shrinky Dinks Wednesday, July 25, 3:00pm Use special paper to create music-themed keychains that represent your musical taste or talent! Zombie Make-up Workshop Thursday, July 26, 5:30pm Join us for this hands-on workshop focusing on expression and creativity. Teens will learn step-by-step to creating themselves into a zombie using latex, face paint, and tissue paper. TEEN CUISINE: Snack Attack, Apple Berry Salsa and Cinnamon Chips Tuesday, July 31, 3:00pm Learn how to make a light and refreshing chips and dip at the library!
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enrich your summer · give back · earn community service
Open to teens entering grades 9-12
(as of September 2018)
In-person registration only begins on
Tuesday, May 01
All interested teens must fill out
the application form at the YA Desk
by Saturday, June 16,
no later than 5:00pm.
LEND A HAND (2 sessions)
Monday – Friday, June 25– July 14; July 16 – August 04, 10:00am– 8:00pm
Volunteer at the library’s various department over the course of six weeks. Applications will
be available at the YA desk.
Game Buddies Mondays, July 02, 09, 16, 23, 30, & August 06, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Share your love of board games by playing with children grades K-6. Applications will be available at the YA desk. Book Buddies Mondays, July 02, 09, 16, 23, 30, & August 06, 3:30pm – 4:30pm Share your love of reading and books by reading aloud to children age 3-6. Applications will be available at the YA desk. LEGO Buddies Mondays, July 02, 09, 16, 23, 30, & August 06, 6:00pm – 7:00 p.m. Builders unite! Help littler building bring their creations to life with LEGOs. Applications will be available at the YA desk. TECH Helpers (2 sessions) Monday-Saturday, June 25 – July 14; July 16 – August 04, 12pm – 8:00pm Tech savvy teens will assist children with their technological needs. 11th and 12th graders only, please! Please note: All STEP UP SUMMER volunteers must have valid Elmont Library
card ACCEPTED teens will be emailed AND must reply to confirm. Teens not chosen WILL NOT receive an email. Teen will be chosen for ONE session only, if applicable. Please do not apply if you cannot attend mandatory orientation and commit to the 6 week program.
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PARTICIPATE IN OUR
SUMMER PROGRAMS!
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES:
SUMMER LIBRARY TEEN PROGRAMS Open to teens entering grades 7-12 (as of September 2018) Registration dates as follows: Monday, June 11: registration begins for programs the week of June 25, 2018 Monday, June 18: registration begins for programs the week of July 02, 2018 Monday, June 25: registration begins for programs the week of July 09, 2018 Monday, July 02: registration begins for programs the week of July 16, 2018 Monday, July 09: registration begins for programs the week of July 23, 2018 Monday, July 16: registration begins for programs the week of July 30, 2018 Monday, July 23: registration begins for programs the week of August 06, 2018 Monday, July 30: registration begins for programs the week of August 13, 2018 Monday, August 06: registration begins for programs the week of August 20, 2018 Monday, August 13: registration begins for programs the week of August 27, 2018
All summer programs and activities are for teens in grades 7-12 as of September 2018
Register in person, online, or by calling 354-5280 x247
Every program registrant must register under their own Elmont library card number
Parent / caregivers may register their own teen
You may not register a friend or relative
Non-residents will be placed on the non-resident waiting list
Registered participants must be present at the time the program is scheduled to begin. We regret that after that time, their place will be given to those on the waiting list
If you are unable to attend a workshop, please call Teen Corner so your place can be given to a patron on the waiting list
Patrons who repeatedly fail to attend programs they have registered for may be refused admittance to future programs
Participation in a library program entitles the Elmont Memorial Library to use photographs for publicity purposes
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JUNE
TEEN CUISINE: Edible Slime Wednesday, June 27, 2:30pm Learn how to make your own ice cream with a few ingredients! No churning required! DIY: Affirmation Rocks Thursday, June 28, 3:00pm Create positive vibes by creating your own affirmation rocks. Teens will use various mediums to decorate rocks that can remind to them to be kind to themselves, to be inspired, and more. Summer Teen Time
Friday, June 29, 3:00 p.m.
Missing your dose for Teen Time? Kick-off the summer with games and snacks downstairs in
Teen Annex
TEEN SCREEN: Blockbuster Movies! Weekdays, July 03, 05, & 06, August 30 @ 3:00pm
Movies to be announced. Please check with Teen Corner
Teen Corner Game Series
Fridays, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Earn your bragging rights by spending your Friday afternoons in the
TEEN ANNEX! Teen Corner Game Series allows teens to compete in a
variety of exciting games! Refreshments will be served.
