Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Teen Summer Reading Program
“Make Waves at Your Library”
Tuesday, July 6th – Saturday, August 14th
FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 7-12
Weekly Puzzles! Big Book Bonus Prizes! Online Scavenger Hunt! Bookmark Contest! Amazing Programs!
At registration each teen will receive a packet filled with fun stuff, 20 raffle tickets and a Reading Activity chart. Your chart will stay at the Library – each time you finish a Reading Activity just stop by the library and write it on your chart. Fill out a raffle ticket for each Reading Activity that you complete! You choose which prize basket that you want to try and win and drop the raffle ticket into that box.
The more Reading Activities you do – the more chances you have to win one of our fabulous prize boxes! Once you have completed 20 Reading Activities you automatically win a prize from the treasure box!
Visit www.wipublib.org/teen2010.htm for more details!
SUMMER PROGRAMS.....
Sign up begins on July 1st.
Library Lock-In
Friday, July 9
7:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight
For students entering grades 6-10.
Every wonder what it would be like to be locked in the library after hours? Well now is your chance! Join us for our second annual West Islip Library Lock-In! Food, trivia, karaoke, games, scavenger hunt, Wii, movies & much more are on the agenda! Bring your friends for an unforgettable night!
LEGO Contest
Wednesday, July 14
4:00– 5:00 PM
Attention 7-8th graders!
Join us for our second team Lego Contest. Each team will be given the opportunity to create a Lego work of art and win cool prizes!
Dream Catcher Craft
Friday, July 16
4:00 – 5:00 PM
$4.00 per person material fee
We are making a Dream Catcher that will catch all your good dreams. Linda Reilly will use wire, colorful beads, ribbons, string and feathers. Join us and have some fun crafting with friends!
Balloon Powered Vehicle
Wednesday, July 21
3:00 – 4:00 PM
During this challenging and creative program, participants will build their very own vehicle powered by balloon motor!
Teen Yoga
Wednesday, July 28
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Yoga, which is becoming increasingly popular for teenagers, is all about balance, strength, and harmony. Not only is yoga good for you physically, but it promotes relaxation and an overall sense of well being. Bring a yoga mat.
Starlab
Thursday, July 29
7:00 – 8:00 PM
In this inflatable planetarium, you will explore the night sky and learn to recognize and name constellations.
Teens Night Out: Rubber Ducky Time
Wednesday, August 4
7:00 – 8:00 PM
$3.00 per person
Everything is just ducky! You will design your very own unique rubber duckies to start or add to your collection.
WIPL Got Talent? Show
Thursday, August 12
7:00-9:00PM
Got talent? Sign-up for the first ever West Islip Friends sponsored Talent Show! More
Information will be provided upon sign-up. Registration begins August 4th in the
Children’s Department. For patrons entering grades 4-12 only.
20th Century Pop Art
Friday, August 13
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Make your own pop-art masterpiece! Learn about the 1960’s craze of pop-art and then make your own serigraph stencil to silkscreen on paper.
Computer Animation
Wednesday, August 18
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Learn how to use your computer to create web-based computer animation. Create and edit animated GIFs, stick figures and much more.
Teen Sidewalk Art Contest
Monday, August 23
11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Each teen will be given a “square” on the library sidewalk to create his/her very own masterpiece! Library will supply colorful chalk. The most creative “square” will win a special prize. (Rain date: Tuesday, August 24th)
Spa Night too!
Wednesday, August 25
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Relax before school begins. Join us for an enjoyable with friends while making your own bath salts and lip gloss!
Zumba for Teens
Thursday, August 26
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Today’s teens spend less and less time exercising and more time watching TV or playing computer games. This class introduces them to dance and shows them how body, rhythm, movement, creativity, and feelings work together to become and art!
Teen Volunteers Needed - Read with Me Fridays
Fridays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20
10:30 – 11:15 AM
Are you entering grades 7-12 and need community service? Join us on Friday mornings for a special program where you will read and share stories with younger children. A wonderful experience and great way to earn volunteer credit! Sign up at the Adult Reference Desk.
SAT Preparation Workshop
Wednesdays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6
6:30 – 9:00 PM
FEE: $85.00 payable by check to Greg Walsh
Develop skills and strategies to help raise your SAT test scores. This indispensible 4-week course is instructed by NYS certified English and Math teachers.
“Make Waves at Your Library”
Tuesday, July 6th – Saturday, August 14th
FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 7-12
Weekly Puzzles! Big Book Bonus Prizes! Online Scavenger Hunt! Bookmark Contest! Amazing Programs!
At registration each teen will receive a packet filled with fun stuff, 20 raffle tickets and a Reading Activity chart. Your chart will stay at the Library – each time you finish a Reading Activity just stop by the library and write it on your chart. Fill out a raffle ticket for each Reading Activity that you complete! You choose which prize basket that you want to try and win and drop the raffle ticket into that box.
The more Reading Activities you do – the more chances you have to win one of our fabulous prize boxes! Once you have completed 20 Reading Activities you automatically win a prize from the treasure box!
Visit www.wipublib.org/teen2010.htm for more details!
SUMMER PROGRAMS.....
Sign up begins on July 1st.
Library Lock-In
Friday, July 9
7:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight
For students entering grades 6-10.
Every wonder what it would be like to be locked in the library after hours? Well now is your chance! Join us for our second annual West Islip Library Lock-In! Food, trivia, karaoke, games, scavenger hunt, Wii, movies & much more are on the agenda! Bring your friends for an unforgettable night!
LEGO Contest
Wednesday, July 14
4:00– 5:00 PM
Attention 7-8th graders!
Join us for our second team Lego Contest. Each team will be given the opportunity to create a Lego work of art and win cool prizes!
Dream Catcher Craft
Friday, July 16
4:00 – 5:00 PM
$4.00 per person material fee
We are making a Dream Catcher that will catch all your good dreams. Linda Reilly will use wire, colorful beads, ribbons, string and feathers. Join us and have some fun crafting with friends!
Balloon Powered Vehicle
Wednesday, July 21
3:00 – 4:00 PM
During this challenging and creative program, participants will build their very own vehicle powered by balloon motor!
Teen Yoga
Wednesday, July 28
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Yoga, which is becoming increasingly popular for teenagers, is all about balance, strength, and harmony. Not only is yoga good for you physically, but it promotes relaxation and an overall sense of well being. Bring a yoga mat.
Starlab
Thursday, July 29
7:00 – 8:00 PM
In this inflatable planetarium, you will explore the night sky and learn to recognize and name constellations.
Teens Night Out: Rubber Ducky Time
Wednesday, August 4
7:00 – 8:00 PM
$3.00 per person
Everything is just ducky! You will design your very own unique rubber duckies to start or add to your collection.
WIPL Got Talent? Show
Thursday, August 12
7:00-9:00PM
Got talent? Sign-up for the first ever West Islip Friends sponsored Talent Show! More
Information will be provided upon sign-up. Registration begins August 4th in the
Children’s Department. For patrons entering grades 4-12 only.
20th Century Pop Art
Friday, August 13
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Make your own pop-art masterpiece! Learn about the 1960’s craze of pop-art and then make your own serigraph stencil to silkscreen on paper.
Computer Animation
Wednesday, August 18
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Learn how to use your computer to create web-based computer animation. Create and edit animated GIFs, stick figures and much more.
Teen Sidewalk Art Contest
Monday, August 23
11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Each teen will be given a “square” on the library sidewalk to create his/her very own masterpiece! Library will supply colorful chalk. The most creative “square” will win a special prize. (Rain date: Tuesday, August 24th)
Spa Night too!
Wednesday, August 25
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Relax before school begins. Join us for an enjoyable with friends while making your own bath salts and lip gloss!
Zumba for Teens
Thursday, August 26
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Today’s teens spend less and less time exercising and more time watching TV or playing computer games. This class introduces them to dance and shows them how body, rhythm, movement, creativity, and feelings work together to become and art!
Teen Volunteers Needed - Read with Me Fridays
Fridays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20
10:30 – 11:15 AM
Are you entering grades 7-12 and need community service? Join us on Friday mornings for a special program where you will read and share stories with younger children. A wonderful experience and great way to earn volunteer credit! Sign up at the Adult Reference Desk.
SAT Preparation Workshop
Wednesdays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6
6:30 – 9:00 PM
FEE: $85.00 payable by check to Greg Walsh
Develop skills and strategies to help raise your SAT test scores. This indispensible 4-week course is instructed by NYS certified English and Math teachers.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Teen & Tween community volunteers from West Islip helped beautify the Library by planting flowers on the Library grounds! Thanks to all those that helped!Teen events coming soon (call to sign up today!) ...
The Great Game & Italian Ice Afternoon!
Friday, May 21
4:15 – 5:45PM
Need some fun? Bring your friends down to hang out play some board games, Wii and of course partake in some Ralph’s Italian Ices-Yum!
Teen Yoga
Wednesday, May 26 & June 23
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Yoga, which is becoming increasingly popular for teenagers, is all about balance, strength, and harmony. Not only is yoga good for you physically, but it promotes relaxation and an overall sense of well being. Bring a yoga mat.
West Islip Student Film Festival
Thursday, June 3
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Please join us for an evening enjoying the creative efforts of West Islip’s own high school student filmmakers. The festival seeks to inspire talented young filmmakers to pursue their passion as well as share their work with the community. Refreshments will be served. If you have a short film that you would like to be shown at this event please contact Mrs. Fowler at the Adult Reference Desk no later than Friday, May 21, 2010.
Spa Slumber Party
Wednesday, June 2
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Come in your pajamas and bring your pillow! Learn how to treat yourself to some of the finest skin treatment. Discussions will include sun damage and acne. Each participant gets to cleanse tone and moisturize their face correctly. Light refreshments will be served.
Double Feature Friday: Toy Story Marathon
Friday, June 11
5:30 – 9:00PM
These are the movies you grew up on! Gear up for the adventures in Toy Story 3 by reacquainting yourself with the first two movies on our first ever Double Feature Friday! Pizza will be served! Sign up today!
Teens Night Out: Design Your Own Clock!
Wednesday, June 16
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Cost: $3.00 per person
A perfect present for Dad or that special someone who is always running late – make a unique, working clock! Bring your friends for this hour of crafting and fun. (Since we will be using paint, please wear an old t-shirt or `something you don’t mind getting paint on.)
Regents Review Class in Living Environment: Biology
Mondays, June 7 & 14
7-9PM
Fee is $50 per student made payable to Lizabeth Tumminello
This class will consist of two sessions and will be taught by an experienced, NYS Certified Living Environment: Biology teacher. The purpose of the class will be to help students review for and study for the NYS Regents Exam. Course topics and required lab experiments will be covered through review sheets and practice questions. Students will receive review materials and handouts.
Regents Review Class in Physical Setting: Chemistry
Tuesdays, June 8 & 15
7-9PM
Fee is $50 per student made payable to Lizabeth Tumminello
This class will consist of two sessions and will be taught by an experienced, NYS Certified Physical Setting: Chemistry Teacher. The purpose of the class will be to help students review for and study for the NYS Regents Exam. Course topics will be covered through review sheets and practice questions. Students will receive review materials and handouts.
Regents Review Class: Integrated Algebra
Thursdays, June 10 & 17
7-9PM
Fee is $50 per student made payable to Chris Murphy
This class will consist of two sessions and will be taught by an experienced, NYS Certified Math Teacher. The purpose of the class will be to help students review for and study for the NYS Regents Exam. Course topics will be covered through review sheets and practice questions. Students will receive review materials and handouts.
Regents Review Class: Algebra II & Trigonometry
Saturday, June 12
10:00 – 2:00 PM
Fee is $50 per student made payable to Chris Murphy
This class will consist of one four-hour session and will be taught by an experienced, NYS Certified Math Teacher. The purpose of the class will be to help students review for and study for the NYS Regents Exam. Course topics will be covered through review sheets and practice questions. Students will receive review materials and handouts.
Teens Night Out: Tie-Dye Towels
Wednesday, July 7
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Show some style this summer with your very own tie-dye towel! Rebecca Kopcienski will be here to show you the technique of tie-dying so you could make your very own one of a kind beach towel!
Library Lock-In
Friday, July 9
7:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight
For students entering grades 6-10.
Every wonder what it would be like to be locked in the library after hours? Well now is your chance! Join us for our second annual West Islip Library Lock-In! Food, trivia, karaoke, games, scavenger hunt, Wii, movies & much more are on the agenda! Bring your friends for an unforgettable night!
Friday, April 2, 2010
UPCOMING TEEN EVENTS...
Please call the library at 661-7080 to sign up for the following events...
SAT Preparation Workshop
Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28
6:30 – 9:00 PM
FEE: $75.00 payable by check to Greg Walsh
Develop skills and strategies to help raise your SAT test scores. This indispensible 4-week course is instructed by NYS certified English and Math teachers.
Teen Yoga
Wednesday, April 28
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Yoga, which is becoming increasingly popular for teenagers, is all about balance, strength, and harmony. Not only is yoga good for you physically, but it promotes relaxation and an overall sense of well being. Bring a yoga mat.
WIIT Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 27
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Now is a great time to join the West Islip Involved Teens Council! We need your help and it’s a great way to make new friends! Open to grades 7-12. Community service is awarded.
LEGO Contest - Attention 7-8th graders!
Tuesday, April 6
4:15– 5:15M
Join us for our first team Lego Contest. Okay, here’s a chance to show off your ingenuity, creativity and teamwork. Each team will be given the opportunity to create a Lego work of art to be shown off in our Children’s display case for all to see! Lego donations will be accepted up to day of program.
Teen Volunteer Craft: Project Plant Seeds
Date: Tuesday, April 13
Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Plant a flower for a resident of Our Lady of Consolation and put a spring in their step! A community service certificate will be given to each participant.
Teens Night Out: Celebrate Earth Day 2010
Wednesday, April 21
7:00-8:00PM
Celebrate Earth Day with friends and create a bag with style. This Earth Day make a conscious effort to renew, reuse and recycle, and start by making your very own canvas bag to cut down on your use of those pesky plastic ones! $3.00 fee.
Teen Writer’s Group
Friday, April 30
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Writing a lot of poetry? Is songwriting your thing? Are you working on a novel? Or do you just like to put words on paper? Come to the writing group and use our word games and writing challenges get help fine tuning your words into the wonderful final product they can be, and have fun!
SAT Preparation Workshop
Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28
6:30 – 9:00 PM
FEE: $75.00 payable by check to Greg Walsh
Develop skills and strategies to help raise your SAT test scores. This indispensible 4-week course is instructed by NYS certified English and Math teachers.
Teen Yoga
Wednesday, April 28
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Yoga, which is becoming increasingly popular for teenagers, is all about balance, strength, and harmony. Not only is yoga good for you physically, but it promotes relaxation and an overall sense of well being. Bring a yoga mat.
WIIT Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 27
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Now is a great time to join the West Islip Involved Teens Council! We need your help and it’s a great way to make new friends! Open to grades 7-12. Community service is awarded.
LEGO Contest - Attention 7-8th graders!
Tuesday, April 6
4:15– 5:15M
Join us for our first team Lego Contest. Okay, here’s a chance to show off your ingenuity, creativity and teamwork. Each team will be given the opportunity to create a Lego work of art to be shown off in our Children’s display case for all to see! Lego donations will be accepted up to day of program.
Teen Volunteer Craft: Project Plant Seeds
Date: Tuesday, April 13
Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Plant a flower for a resident of Our Lady of Consolation and put a spring in their step! A community service certificate will be given to each participant.
Teens Night Out: Celebrate Earth Day 2010
Wednesday, April 21
7:00-8:00PM
Celebrate Earth Day with friends and create a bag with style. This Earth Day make a conscious effort to renew, reuse and recycle, and start by making your very own canvas bag to cut down on your use of those pesky plastic ones! $3.00 fee.
Teen Writer’s Group
Friday, April 30
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Writing a lot of poetry? Is songwriting your thing? Are you working on a novel? Or do you just like to put words on paper? Come to the writing group and use our word games and writing challenges get help fine tuning your words into the wonderful final product they can be, and have fun!
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Teens & Tweens Volunteer: Project Pillow
On August 25th West Islip teens and tweens got together and made tie pillows to be donated to Good Samaritan Hospital emergency room. These pillows will be given to bring comfort to children in the hospital. We had over 40 volunteers who made 100 pillows!
