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Below you will find all YA programs through June, including their registration dates and other information!
Battle of the Books 2025 (Teens entering grades 6-9 in Fall 2025)
- Tuesdays, June 10 – July 29, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Optional Practice: Thursday, July 31, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
- Final Battle: Friday, August 1, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Battle of the Books is back this year! 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 on Thursday, 5/1, when we announce the six titles. Registration begins 5/1, the first book will be available to pick up on this date. This program is for teens entering grades 6-9 in Fall 2025.
May Programs
Community Service – Patriotic Totes for Vets, Grades 6-12
Monday, May 12, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Earn one hour of community service and create patriotic totes to donate to veterans at the Warrior Ranch Foundation.
Community Service – TAG Meeting, Grades 6-12
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Earn one hour of community service and help us create some decorations to hang in the YA Room this summer.
Rustic Parmesan Bread with Herbs, Grades 6-12
Saturday, May 17, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Join Chef Rob Scott as we make a rustic bread dough to take home and bake.
Draw a Dragon with Art Teacher Amy, Grades 6-12
Wednesday, May 28, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Learn about Asian and European dragons as we draw a dragon step by step and color them in with markers or colored pencils!
Community Service – Hooked-on-Crochet, Grades 6-12
Thursday, May 29 & Monday, June 9, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Earn 1.5 hours of community service and help run a crochet program with the Children’s Department. To volunteer, you must know how to crochet the single stitch. In-person or phone registration is required.
- Register In-Person Or By Phone – Registration Begins 5/1
June Programs
Frankenstories, Grades 6-12
Saturday, June 7, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
During this creative writing exercise, we will write responses to prompts and vote for our favorite submissions until we stitch together a “Frankenstory” written by the group! Please be sure to bring a phone, tablet or laptop with internet access; we will be writing the story online.
Fiber Art, Grades 6-12
Tuesday, June 10, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Create a unique and textural piece of art using color and weaving with fiber! Please dress for a mess.
Red, White & Blue Confetti Cookies, Grades 6-12
Monday, June 30, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Join Chef Rob Scott and make confetti cookie batter to take home, bake, and fill with your favorite ice cream.
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.
