Archive for June 2, 2009

Express Yourself

The summer is upon us, which means it’s time to think about Summer Reading! The 2009 Summer Reading theme for teens is Express Yourself @ Your Library.
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(Every year, it seems the theme uses the @ symbol, go figure!)
There are many ways to Express Yourself creatively – using music, creative writing, dance, theatre, photography,etc. This summer we hope to showcase our teen’s creativity with our Summer Programs.
Registration starts Monday, June 8th for Syosset School District teens.
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TEEN DIGITAL BOOK PROJECT. We need your creativity for our first digital book! We will be uploading your creative submissions to create a self-published keepsake. Express yourself through writing, photography, artwork – we want it all! Informational meeting Tuesday, June 30. 3 – 4:00 PM in TeenSpace. Free.
LAZY LETTERS with Joanne Insinga. Monday, June 29. 7-8:30 PM. Make easy “lazy letters” to design and address envelopes and note cards. Materials fee: $3.50. Registration in person is required.
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TWILIGHT MOVIE AND BOOK DEBATE. Monday, July 6. 6-8:30 PM. Join the world of Bella and Edward in the theater for the movie and stay to debate which was better: the book or the movie. Free.
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THE ART OF MUSIC with Ivy Bell-Bazer and Joe DePiola. Teens are invited (but not required) to bring in their musical instruments (guitar, drums, violin, etc.) and listen to other talented teens. We will then create an art project based on the instruments. Monday, July 13. 7 – 8 PM. Material Fee: $2.00. Registration in person is required.
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP. Join author Thomas Fahy, author of The Unspoken for his workshop “Aliens, Ghosts, and Ten Gallon Hats: Reading and Writing in Your Favorite Genres.” Monday, July 27. 7-8 PM. Free.
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SUMMER READING WRAP UP PIZZA AND GUITAR HERO PARTY. Friday, August 7. Express yourself by rocking out with Guitar Hero! Pizza will be served at 6:30 PM. Guitar Hero will begin
at 7 PM. Summer Reading grand prize raffle drawings will be at 8:30 PM.
Sign up and Express Yourself this summer.
Sharon Long
Teen Services Librarian