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- Late Arrival Guidelines: A grace period of 10 minutes will be given to patrons attending a program. Admittance after this arrival time is at the discretion of the library staff.
Below you will find all YA programs through August, including their registration dates and other information!
Battle of the Books 2024, Entering Grades 6-9
Wednesdays, June 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, & August 7, 7:00-8:30 PM
- Final Battle: Friday, August 9, 5:00 – 9:00 PM @ Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge
Join us as we read six books this summer and prepare for a giant trivia game against other libraries in Suffolk County! Check out our YA Instagram – @nsplibraryteens, on Wednesday, 5/1, when we announce the six titles. Registration begins 5/1, books will be available to pick-up on that date. This program is for teens entering grades 6-9 in Fall 2024.
Annual Summer Reading Club – Adventure Begins at Your Library
- 6/1 : Registration Begins
- 6/20: Logging Begins
- 8/24: Last Day for Logging
- 8/26: Raffle Winners Announced
***Click Here To Register & To Print Out Raffle Tickets (and for more information)***
July Programs!
NSPL’s Land & Sea Tiny Art Show (Adults and Young Adults Grades 6-12)
Calling all Adult and Young Adult Artists to join in the creativity. Take inspiration from the landscapes of Long Island and create a mini masterpiece using your mediums of choice and submit to be a part of our Tiny Art Show.
- Visit the Library to see our Tiny Art on display from 9/3-9/28 and vote for your top three favorite works of art.
- An artist reception will be held in September to honor all participants of the community art project, and to recognize the winners of our public vote.
- Mini canvases will be available for pick-up beginning 7/1; please return your work by 8/26 to be included in the Tiny Art Show.
Click Here To Register – Registration begins 7/1
Community Service – Children’s Programs Volunteers, Grades 6-12
Our Children’s Department is looking for volunteers to help with their summer programs! Visit the Library to register in-person. Limit of two programs per teen.
- In-person registration begins 6/20.
Cooking with Chef Rob Scott – Melted Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes, Grades 6-12
Tuesday, July 16, 6:30-7:30 PM
Chef Rob Scott will teach us how to decorate cupcakes to look like a melted ice cream cone.
Candle Making, Grades 6-12
Thursday, July 18, 6:00-6:45 PM
Learn the history of candle making and then create your own candle using colorful wax granules, glitter, wax charms and decals!
Tiny Art Drop In (Adults and Young Adults Grades 6-12)
Saturdays, July 20 & August 17, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
NSPL will have supplies (pastels, watercolors, brushes, pencils, glue, etc.) for you to use while in the library to work on your Tiny Art submission. Artist, Karen I-Kemper will be on hand for guidance/suggestions.
Christmas in July Wood Slice Art, Grades 6 – 12
Wednesday, July 24, 4:00-5:00 PM
Celebrate Christmas in July by creating your very own Christmas themed work of art on a wood slice.
Manga Club, Grades 6-12
- Komi Can’t Communicate, Vol. 1 by Tomohito Oda
- Friday, July 26, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Join our new Manga Club! Enjoy snacks, discussions about the months chosen manga, and share manga recommendations.
- Click Here To Register – Registration begins 7/1
- Pick-up book beginning 7/1
Cooking with Chef Rob Scott – Sweet & Salty Potato Chip Cookies, Grades 6-12
Monday, July 29, 6:30-7:30 PM
Join Chef Rob Scott and make the dough for some sweet & salty potato chip cookies that are ready to take home and bake!
Watercolor Playing Cards, Grades 6-12
Tuesday, July 30, 7:00-8:15 PM
King of Hearts? Queen of Diamonds? Step by step, Art Teacher Amy will show you how to draw this fun and a bit challenging king/queen design using watercolors and colored pencils.
August Programs!
Hands Only CPR, Grades 6-12
Thursday, August 1, 2:00-4:00 PM
Learn hands only CPR during this two-hour course taught by a Red Cross volunteer. Registration begins 7/20.
D.I.Y. Tic-Tac-Toe, Grades 6-12
Tuesday, August 6, 1:00-2:oo PM
Design your very own tic-tac-toe and a bag to carry all the pieces!
S’mores Kits & Trivia, Grades 6-12
Monday, August 12, 7:00-8:00 PM
Play trivia with your friends as we put delicious s’mores kits together for some summer fun. Prizes will be awarded to first place!
Community Service: Flower Bookmarks to Donate, Grades 6-12
Monday, August 19, 7:00-8:00 PM
Earn one hour of community service and design pressed flower bookmarks to donate to those in need.
Cooking with Chef Rob Scott – Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies, Grades 6-12
Wednesday, August 21, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Join Chef Rob Scott and make a cookie dough that is ready to take home, bake and fill with your favorite ice cream.
Manga Club, Grades 6-12
- Witch Hat Atelier, Vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama
- Friday, August 23, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Join our new Manga Club! Enjoy snacks, discussions about the months chosen manga, and share manga recommendations.
- Click Here To Register – Registration begins 7/26
- Pick-up book beginning 7/26
Take and Make Programs
For a full listing of the upcoming Take and Make programs, please click the link below. Registration dates are listed next to each programs registration link.
Brainfuse!!!
Below are four examples of the amazing Brainfuse! Whether it be for homework help, college resources and application help, games, interview prep for jobs, and even resume help, Brainfuse is the very valuable and helpful resource to check out. Click the following link to get to Brainfuse, and take a look below for some of the important topics Brainfuse can help with!
Brainfuse – CollegeNow: From 2:00 – 11:00 PM (Monday-Thursday) patrons can meet a licensed school guidance counselor regarding college applications, admissions interviews, essay writing, and FAFSA help. High School Juniors and Sophomores may find this platform helpful as it also contains resources on how to begin the application process, how to find the right college, and how to fill out an application!
Brainfuse – HelpNow: No matter where you are, get free live online homework help, play games, take practice tests, and learn. Connect with a live tutor from any device with an internet connection.
Brainfuse – JobNow: The best way to have a successful interview is to be prepared. Connect with a JobNow interview coach to practice interviewing and learn tips to help you prepare.
Brainfuse – VetNow: A great resume is essential to landing the right job and there are elements that will help you stand out from other applicants. Use the VetNow resume help to connect with a resume coach or use the resume lab for a free professional resume review.
Young Adult Book Lists!
Community Service Opportunities
For a variety of options regarding community service or volunteering opportunities, click the below link. New opportunities are added when they come up!
19 Webcomics To Keep Kids and Teens Engaged
If you are looking for ways to keep your comics-loving kids and teens occupied, try these free webcomics promise to eat up hours of time.
Long Island Aquarium Learning Resources & Crafts
Long Island Aquarium Educators have designed age-appropriate learning resources and activities for grades K-12. The lesson plans focus on the animals found at Long Island Aquarium and highlight their taxonomy and adaptations. While they can be used solely in the classroom, these lesson plans also include activities specifically for use when touring the Aquarium.
