West Islip Library Teen Corner

Teen Events for May & June!

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Enrichment Program: Lego Building
Thursday, May 12
4:00 – 5:00 PM
An hour for teens with special needs to gather together, have fun and build some awesome Lego creations! First time participants must be accompanied by a parent.

Teen Volunteer Planting
Saturday, May 14
11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Teens are encouraged to volunteer and join us to plant flowers on the library grounds. A fun time with your friends and earn community service credit! Sign up at the Adult Reference Desk.

WIIT Council Meetings
Tuesdays, May 31 & June 28
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.

Teens Night Out: Craft your Own Birdhouse
Wednesday, June 8
7:00 -8:00 PM
$3.00 Material Fee
Looking for something special to make for Dad? Or just looking for a night out with your friends? Join us for Teens Night Out as we craft this unique birdhouse.

Saturday Matinees
12:30 – 2:30 PM
$3.00 for pizza
May 28 – Gnomeo and Juliet
June 25 – Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Enrichment Program: Wii Bowling League
Wednesday, June 29
3:00 – 3:50 PM
Get ready for some fun! We will be playing Wii bowling at this Enrichment program for teens with special needs.

Group Pictionary& Italian Ices!
Thursday, June 30
3:00 – 4:00 PM
A fun way to get your summer vacation started! Bring your friends and compete in teams while enjoying delicious Italian ices!

Do you LOVE to read? Are you good at trivia? Are you entering grades 6-9?
Then consider being part of this summer’s
Battle of the Books!
The Battle of the Books is a countywide competition of young adults representing participating Suffolk County public libraries. The competition will take place on Saturday, August 13th at Stony Brook University. Teams will answer trivia questions based on eight different books and score points for their team with each correct answer. If you are interested in taking part, you must entering grades 6-9, able to attend weekly meetings and be ready for a summer of fun!
For further details attend the Battle of the Books Kick-Off Meeting*
Wednesday, June 1st ~ 4:30 PM
*Attendance at the Kick-Off Meeting is NOT required. You may pick up copies of this year’s titles at the Adult Reference Desk beginning Monday, June 1st. You can also see a complete description of the program on the Library website, http://www.wipublib.org/.

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REGENTS REVIEW CLASSES
The purpose of theses classes will be to help students review for and study for the NYS Regents Exams. Course topics will be covered through review sheets and practice questions. Students will receive review materials and handouts.

Living Environment: Biology
Wednesdays, June 1 & June 8
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.

Physical Setting: Chemistry
Thursdays, June 2 & June 9
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.

Integrated Algebra
Saturday, June 11
1:00 – 5:00 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.

Algebra II & Trigonometry
Wednesday, June 15 & Thursday, June 16
7:00 – 9:00 PM
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.

Geometry
Saturday, June 18
10:00 AM – 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.

Global History
Monday, June 6 & Tuesday, June 7
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Fee is $50 per student made payable to Paul Venezia
This class will consist of two sessions and will be taught by an experienced, NYS Certified History Teacher.

Library Lock-In 2010

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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.

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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!

UPCOMING TEEN EVENTS...

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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!

UPCOMING TEEN EVENTS 2010!

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Teens Night Out: Get Organized!
Wednesday, January 13
7:00 – 8:00 PM
$3.00 Material Fee
Make your own cool message center using household materials like cookie sheets and cans! All materials will be supplied. Sign up begins on January 4th.

Glee-a-thon
Monday, January 18
2:00 – 5:00 PM
Can’t get enough of Rachel and Finn? Join us for fun afternoon watching episodes of the hit show and catch up on all the drama of the Glee Club on their road to sectionals! Sign up begins on January 4th.

WIIT Council Meetings
Tuesdays, January 26 & February 23
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. Email us at wiitcouncil@gmail if you would like to attend.

Teen Yoga
Wednesday, January 27 & Tuesday, February 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. Sign up begins on January 4th.

Teen Photo Contest
We know you have all those great creative photos in your phones and digital cameras! Share them with us! Open to patrons in grades 7-12 only. You may submit up to four photographs at the Adult Reference Desk. Winning photographs will be framed and put on display in the Teen Corner of the Library and be eligible to win a special prize! Last day for submissions is Friday, February 26, 2009.

Candy Guess Contest
Don’t forget to stop by the Teen Corner at the Library during the month of February to take a guess at how many candies fill the jar! The closest guess without going over will win the candy to share with his or her sweetheart!

Teen Volunteer Valentine Workshop
Tuesday, February 2
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Help craft Valentines for the elderly and other deserving members of our community. Earn community service credit and make new friends. Sign up begins on January 4th.

Karaoke Kafé
Wednesday, February 17
7:00 – 8:30 PM
School’s out for the week – so get together with your friends at the library for a fun night filled with karaoke, Wii, board games and ice cream sundaes! Internet stations will be available too! SO MUCH FUN so bring your friends! Sign up begins on January 4th.

Getting Ready to Babysit
Thursday, February 18
3:00 – 6:00 PM
FEE: $5.00 per person
This course is designed to help teens develop the skills necessary for the responsibility of being a sitter-- child safety, developmental stages of children and how to plan activities that are age appropriate. Hands-on activities and course certification are included. Sign up begins on January 4th.

Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate
Saturday, February 13
3:30 – 4:30 PM
You don’t need to be Willy Wonka to make delicious chocolate! June from Kitchen Coaches will teach participants to make almond joys, peanut butter cups and chocolate potato chips. They can then take them home to share with their friends and family! Sign up begins on January 4th.

Teens Night Out: Zentangle!
Wednesday, February 24
7:00 – 8:30 PM
$3.00 Material Fee
Try this new art form that allows you to draw amazing pictures using repetitive patterns. No previous art skills required. Sign up begins on January 4th.

Teen Writer’s Group
Friday, February 26
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 new writing group to share your ideas, learn new tools to improve your writing, make new friends and let your creative spirit shine! Sign up begins on January 4th.

Battle of the Books 2009

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Do you LOVE to read?
Are you good at trivia?
Are you entering
grades 6-9?
Then consider being part of this summer’s
Battle of the Books
The Battle of the Books is a countywide competition of young adults representing participating Suffolk County public libraries. The competition will take place on Saturday, August 15th at Stony Brook University. Teams will answer trivia questions based on eight different books and score points for their team with each correct answer. If you are interesting in taking part, you must entering grades 6-9, able to attend weekly meetings and be ready for a summer of fun!

For further details attend the
Battle of the Books Kick-Off Meeting*
Monday, June 1st ~ 4:30 PM
*Attendance at the Kick-Off Meeting is NOT required. You may pick up copies of this year’s titles at the Adult Reference Desk beginning Monday, June 1st.

Upcoming Regents Review Classes - Sign up beginning on May 1st!

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Living Environment: Biology
Tuesday, June 9 & Tuesday, June 16
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.

Physical Setting: Chemistry
Tuesday, June 2 & Wednesday, June 3
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.

Teen Advisory Group

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Tuesday, April 28
3:00PM
Need community service credit? Want to make new friends? Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join our teen advisory group (TAG)! Join Teen Librarian Jenn Fowler to discuss ideas for upcoming teen library programs, what events and items you would like to see at the library and much more! Bring your friends! Email me at wiplteen@suffolk.lib.ny.us to sign up – or sign up in person at the Reference Desk.

Twilight Trivia Challenge

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Friday, March 20
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Brush up on your Twilight trivia as we get ready for the DVD release of Twilight! Have
some Twilight gear at home (shirts, buttons, hats, or other crazy stuff)?? Wear it while you battle your friends with your astounding knowledge of Bella, Edward, Jacob, and every other character we all love to read about over and over again! Winner of the challenge will win a very special prize!

Teen Digital Photo Contest

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Is your digital camera or cell phone loaded with creative pictures? Now is your chance to show off those innovative shots you have taken of your friends, places you have visited, your shoelace or whatever! Email your most creative pictures to wiplteen@suffolk.lib.ny.us or drop off a disk with your pictures at the Adult Reference desk. All entries will be displayed on our new electronic bulletin board located in the Teen Corner at the Library and on this blog. The best digital photo entry will win a cool prize!
RULES: Photo entries are limited to teens in grades 7-12 who are West Islip Library patrons. You may submit up to 3 photos. Selection of photos to be displayed is solely under the discretion of Library staff. All submissions must be made by Friday, March 27, 2009.

Get Ready to Babysit!

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A great course to take if you want to start babysitting! Takes place during February's Winter break from school. This course is designed to help teens develop the skills necessary for the responsibility of being a sitter-- child safety, developmental stages of children and how to plan activities that are age appropriate. Hands-on activities and course certification are included.

Getting Ready to Babysit

(Grades 7 – 9)

Wednesday, February 18, 2008

1:00 – 4:00 PM

FEE: $5.00 per person

Stop by the library today to sign up!

Teen Advisory Group

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Tuesday, February 24
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Grades 7-12
Need community service credit? Want to make new friends? Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to join our NEW teen advisory group (TAG)! Join Teen Librarian Jenn Fowler at our first meetings to discuss ideas for upcoming teen library programs, what events and items you would like to see at the library and much more! Bring your friends! Sign up in person at the Reference Desk or send an email to wiplteen@suffolk.lib.ny.us if you are interested.

West Islip Teens Favorite Books...

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In the Library's Teen Corner during the month of November teens in grades 7-12 voted for their favorite books! The most popular book was Stephenie Meyer's Twilight with 9 votes!

Here is the full list of favorite books of West Islip teens:

13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher
A Year down Yonder by Richard Peck
Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
City of Ember by Jean DuPrau
The Clique by Lisi Harrison
The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Meet Kaya: An American Girl by Janet Beeler Shaw
Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
One Day at HorrorLand by R.L. Stine
Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Running with the Buffaloes by Chris Lear
Six Months to Live by Lurlene McDaniel
Soldier X by Don L. Wulffson
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Don't see your favorite book listed on here? Email me your favorite and I will add it to the list -- wiplteen@suffolk.lib.ny.us

Candy Corn Contest Winner!

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Congratulations to Daniel C. for winning our Candy Corn Guess Contest! Daniel had the closest guess (753) to the actual number (796) of candies that filled the jar in the Teen Corner at the Library! Daniel is pictured here with his twin, Alex whom he promises to share his winnings!

A Game of Simon Anyone?

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HOLIDAY BASKET OF CHEER CONTEST

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Chase away the winter blues with Teenreads.com's Annual Holiday Basket of Cheer feature and contest! From November 14th through December 10th, you can enter to win a "Basket of Holiday Reading and Fun." Click here to enter this great contest!

You must be 13 years or older to enter.

Teen Volunteers Needed!

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Can you spare a few hours? Teen Volunteers (grades 7-12) are needed to help out with the Friends of the West Islip Public Library’s Holiday Book Fair. Community service recognition will be rewarded to participants. Please contact Jenn Fowler at 631.661.7080 or email wiplteen@suffolk.lib.ny.us to sign up.

DATES/TIMES AVAILABLE:
Wednesday, December 3rd
3:00 – 6:00 PM
and / or
Friday, December 5th
3:00 – 6:00 PM

Twilight Trailer

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Haunted House 2008!!!!

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Teens Vote Too!

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Not old enough to vote in the national election? Don’t worry; you can still cast a vote at the West Islip Library! During the month of November young adults in grades 6-12 can stop by the Library’s Teen Corner to vote on their favorite teen book. All book titles will be posted on this Blog and be entered into a raffle and for a special prize!

Celebrate Books with Bite @ your library during Teen Read Week

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Area teens will be reading for the fun of it as West Islip Public Library celebrates the eleventh annual Teen Read Week, October 12 – 18, 2008. They join thousands of other libraries, schools and bookstores across the country who are encouraging teens to celebrate this year’s theme, "Books with Bite @ your library." This year’s theme encourages teens to read a wide variety of books and graphic novels, from animals to vampires to cooking, just "for the fun of it!"

Hot new books to check out... click on image to start slideshow!

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Banned Books Week

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Celebrating the Freedom to Read is observed during the last week of September each year! Stop by the Library to see our display of banned and challenged books and check one out.

Haunted House

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If you dare...

Do you like to write scenes, decorate and design, act or just be a little bit scary? Then register to help us put on a Haunted House for the Children's Department! Participants must be in grades 6-12. Register at the Reference Desk or call 661-7080.

Meetings: Friday, October 3, 10, 17 & 24, 4:00 - 6:00 PM.