Summer Reading Club

June 17th, 2013 · Audio Books, Booklists, Books, Programs, SRC, Stuff

Teen Summer Reading Club 2013

July 6-August 24

Free Registration begins June 19

Port Washington Teens (in grades 7-12) as of September 2013 are invited to participate in our SRC. Read any books on your reading level. You may choose books from the Port Washington Public Library collection, school summer reading lists, or any other sources. Not sure what to read? Get suggestions by going to ourTeen Readers’ Advisory service.

Beginning June 19, you can register online or in-person in TeenSpace. Visit TeenSpace to pick up a complete packet of reading club materials, including a sign-up prize, (while supplies last).

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Summer Programs for Teens

May 16th, 2013 · Books, Programs, Stuff, TeVo

Summer Programs for Teens

Teen Events: In-person registration begins on June 19, in Teenspace. Programs are open to Port Washington teens entering grades 7-12 as of September 2013.  Notification of withdrawal must be given at least five business days before the program date in order for refunds to be made.  Program fees are non-transferable. Call 883-4400, Ext. 148 for information.

Tuesday, July 9 at 7 p.m.

Ring Bling Jewelry Making

Create one of kind rings with Krafts with Karen. Workshop fee: $5.

 

July 10- August 7 between 11a.m-9 p.m.

Welcome Wednesdays! QR Code Challenge

Calling all incoming 7th graders.  Learn about TeenSpace and all the resources available to you at the library.  This scavenger hunt will challenge you to scan QR codes in the library to reveal clues.  To play, bring your smart phone to TeenSpace or borrow one of ours.  Free!

 

Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m.

Video Game Tournament (and a side of Legos)

Teens are invited to play against each other and test their skills in this exciting gaming event.   Various genres of games and systems will be available to play.  Presented by 2x-Treme. Tournament fee $5.

 

Tuesday, July 16 at 7 p.m.

Port Pasta Party

Learn how to make homemade pasta with chef Jo-Ann Tiranno. Workshop fee: $5.

 

Wednesdays, July 17 & 31 at 7 p.m.

Teens Talk Books: Summer Discussion Series

Beat the heat and join the fun! The first book will be available for pick-up at time of registration.  Free.

 

Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m.

Bow Wow Biscuit Bake

The Baking Coach will lead this workshop to benefit shelter dogs, and community service credit will be awarded. Workshop fee $5.

 

Tuesday, July 23 at 7p.m.

Stop Motion Animation

Learn how to create hands on animation with pose able figures, digital cameras and movie lights with the Long Island Motion Picture Arts Center and Museum.  Workshop fee $5.

 

Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m.

South of the Border Cooking

Learn how to make tasty Mexican inspired snacks with Chef Frank. Workshop fee $5.

 

Tuesday, July 30 at 7 p.m.

Cupcake War!

Decorate your one of a kind cupcake and compete against your peers to become the ultimate cupcake champion with instructor Allison Paulo. Workshop fee $5.

 

Thursday, August 1 at 7 p.m.

Build Your Own Video Game

The Game Builders Academy will show you how to make your own game using their Game Maker Software.   Workshop fee $5.

 

Tuesday, August 6 at 7p.m.

Zumba Fitness

Zumba combines Latin rhythms with easy to follow dance moves to create a total workout.  Instructor, Diane Phillips will show you how. Workshop fee: $5.

 

Thursday, August 8 at 7 p.m.

Can You Dig It?

A forensic Workshop with Hands on Science. Teams dig through bones and are challenged to hypothesize about the origin, types and name the different bones. Workshop fee $5.

 

Food Allergy Disclaimer: Participants concerned with food allergies need to be aware of this risk.  The Port Washington Public Library will not assume any liability for adverse reactions to foods consumed or items one may come in contact with while eating at any of our programs.

Get Your Game On!

May 16th, 2013 · Programs, Stuff

 

Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m.

Teen Video Game Tournament (and a side of Legos)

Teens are invited to play against each other and test their skills in this exciting gaming event.   Various genres of games and systems will be available to play.  Registration begins June 19 in TeenSpace for Port Washington teens, incoming grades 7-12.  Tournament fee $5.

 

 

 

Have you read…

May 15th, 2013 · Books

Camden Fisher arrives at a boarding school after a falling-out with her best friend, but Lethe Academy is a strange place, where students disappear suddenly, and as she searches for answers Camden begins to fear what she will find.

Next must read!

May 10th, 2013 · Books

Cassie Sullivan, the survivor of an alien invasion, must rescue her young brother from the enemy with help from a boy who may be one of them.