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Below you will find all YA programs through August, 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.
June Programs
Crochet Group, All Ages
Mondays & Thursdays, June 26 & 30, July 7 & 10, and August 18 & 21, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Calling all crocheters! Come connect with a group of beginners to experienced crocheters, and bring a project you are working All ages are welcome.
- In-person registration is suggested.
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.
July Programs
Watercolor Koi Fish with Art Teacher Amy, Grades 6-12
Wednesday, July 9, 6:00 – 7:15 PM
Create a vibrant Japanese Koi fish painting, learn about color theory and express your own creativity in this beautiful step-by-step watercolor lesson.
Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes, Grades 6-12
Thursday, July 10, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Join Chef Rob Scott for dinner at the library as we make, and then enjoy some cheesy garlic bread sloppy joes. Please bring a drink to class.
Training – Hooked-on-Crochet, Grades 6-12
Friday, July 11, 2:30 – 4:00 PM
Earn 1 hour 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, or sign up for a training session.
Community Service – Hooked-on-Crochet Monday, July 21, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
- In-person or phone registration is required. – Registration Begins 7/1
Picassiette Mosaics, Ages 16 and up
Saturday, July 12, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Nonrefundable fee of $7 (cash/check) paid in-person. Picassiette is a mosaic art that involves creating designs by using broken pottery, china, or other ceramic fragments. You will transform china into art by breaking it into pieces and learning the techniques to create your own mosaic. You may choose to make a heart or dove. Young Adults over the age of 16 may register for this program. All materials included.
- Pay/Register in-person – Registration Begins 7/1
Chalk Art Festival, Grades 6-12
Monday, July 14, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Join us for an evening where you can let the pavement be your canvas. Create beautiful works of art that express your individuality with street chalk. Registration is suggested.
Community Service: Chalk Art Festival Volunteers
Monday, July 14, 5:15-8:15 PM
Earn 3 hours of community service as you help Librarians with our annual chalk art festival.
- In-person or phone registration is required – Registration Begins 7/1
Mixed Media Art, Grades 6-12
Monday, July 14, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Using mixed media create an “under the sea” themed work of art. Please dress for a mess!
Make Your Mark, Grades 6-12
Wednesday, July 16, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Discover the ancient art of block printing! Find out how whalers carved and used whale stamps, and learn how to design and carve your own unique rubber stamp to decorate a small journal.
Community Service: Sensory Kits to Donate, Grades 6-12
Thursday, July 17, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Earn one hour of community service and put together sensory kits to donate to younger children in need.
Community Service – Hooked-on-Crochet, Grades 6-12
Monday, July 21, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Earn 1 hour 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, or sign up for a training session.
- In-person or phone registration is required. – Registration Begins 7/1
S’mores Muffin Tops, Grades 6-12
Wednesday, July 23, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Celebrate summer and prepare some s’mores muffin tops with Chef Rob Scott that are ready to take home and bake!
Frankenstories, Grades 6-12
Friday, July 25, 1:30 – 2:30 PM OR 2:45 – 3:45 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.
Community Service: Let’s Relax! Bags for New Moms, Grades 6-12
Monday, July 28, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Earn one hour of community service and put together mini tote bags with some much-needed relaxation items for moms in need.
August Programs
Training – Hooked-on-Crochet, Grades 6-12
Tuesday, August 5, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Earn 1 hour 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, or sign up for a training session.
- Community Service – Monday, August 25, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
- In-person or phone registration is required. – Registration Begins 8/1
Ultimate Sheet Pan Nachos, Grades 6-12
Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Have dinner at the library and chow down on some nachos with all the fixings. Please bring a drink to class.
Paint & Pass, Grades 6-12
Friday, August 8, 1:30 – 2:30 PM OR 2:45 – 3:45 PM
Work together to create a wacky piece of art! During multiple rounds, two adjectives and a noun will be pulled from a hat and teens must paint their addition and pass it to their right. Everyone will go home with a work of art that they started and their peers finished!
College Admissions Essays, Grades 6-12 & Adults
Saturday, August 9, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Dr. Coppi of Say Yes to the Ess-ay takes you through the written requirements of the college admissions process from Common App essays to letters of continued interest to appeals. We’ll discuss all you need to start and finish your college application essays! Parents and teens are encouraged to attend. Registration begins 7/1.
Community Service: DOGust, Grades 6-12
Monday, August 11, 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Earn one hour of community service and create a dog themed collage featuring adoptable shelter dogs! Collages will be donated to various animal shelters.
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, Grades 6-12
Thursday, August 14, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Join Chef Rob Scott and make a healthy Mediterranean chickpea salad!
Community Service: Back-to-School Survival Kits, Grades 6-12
Monday, August 18, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Earn one hour of community service and create a school survival kit to donate to children in need. Work in teams to create a washi tape clipboard, pencil case and add some much-needed items.
Watercolor Beach Boardwalk, Grades 6-12
Wednesday, August 20, 6:00 – 7:15 PM
Come inside on a hot day and get cool in the library while we draw and paint a colorful landscape of a tropical beach framed by swaying palm trees and a bright warm sunset. With step-by-step instruction, you will learn how to blend watercolors and use your creativity to add details to this Island beach scene.
Community Service – Hooked-on-Crochet, Grades 6-12
Monday, August 25, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Earn 1 hour 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, or sign up for a training session.
- In-person or phone registration is required. – Registration Begins 8/1
Community Service – Children’s Programs
Our Children’s Department is looking for volunteers to help with their summer programs! Visit the Adult Reference Desk to register in-person. Limit of two programs per teen. In-person registration began 6/20.
Community Service – Balloon Recycling – 1 Hour
The North Shore Public Library has partnered with the Balloon Mission Organization to help safely dispose of balloons! Drop off all deflated latex, foil, or mylar balloons, water balloon pieces and balloon accessories in the balloon bin. Stop by the Adult Reference Desk to show proof of recycling, and to fill out a form to receive community service. One hour will be awarded for every quart sized Ziploc bag dropped off.
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.
