MONTHLY EVENTS FOR 2024
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(In-Person) Teen Supper Club
March 28th, April 11th and 25th 5-6:30 pm
Meeting Dates: Every alternate Thursday
Knowing how to cook is one of the best basic skills a teen can learn that will last them a lifetime. The supper club is a cooking class followed by a sit-down meal that the teens prepare themselves. Teens will learn cooking terms, techniques, and how to create something from what you have. Sign up quickly because these classes fill up quickly. Please let us know in advance if your teen has food allergies. Click on the picture to sign up on the calendar of events.
Photo Contest- Feb. 1st to April 1st for Adults and Teens
Calling all photographers!! Our newest contest is all about those cute pets and animals. We have two categories- Funniest or Cutest Pet and/or Wildlife in Winter. Please submit your entry in PNG format with a title and contact information. You can submit only one entry for each category. Please email your photos to teens@somerslibrary.org.
All Things Japanese
Tuesdays, 3:45 PM - 5 PM Teen Room
Do you enjoy Japanese food, anime or trends? Would you like to travel to Japan one day? Join us for a weekly viewing of new, old, and unusual anime or documentaries about Japan. We will sample Japanese food, snacks, games and crafts, and occasionally invite a guest presenter to teach us something about Japanese culture. Drop in and see what is going on. Registration is not mandatory.
Three-Book Book Club - The Heartbreak Bakery by A. R. Capetta
Monday, April 1st, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
For this middle school book club, we will be reading three books, culminating with a special Zoom on Monday, June 18th, with the authors of these books. This is your chance to read a book and learn about what inspired the author and how they write!
The three books are The Heartbreak Bakery (April), The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen (May), and Ghost Roast (June).
If you have already read the books and want to join in for book discussions or Zoom, sign up for the programs individually. Though this is geared to middle school students, we welcome any high school students who want to participate.
The Heartbreak Bakery
Teenage baker Syd sends ripples of heartbreak through Austin’s queer community when a batch of post-being-dumped brownies turns out to be magical—and makes everyone who eats them break up.
Syd (no pronouns, please) has always dealt with big, hard-to-talk-about things by baking. Being dumped is no different, except now Syd is baking at the Proud Muffin, a queer bakery and community space in Austin. And everyone who eats Syd’s breakup brownies . . . breaks up. Even Vin and Alec, who own the Proud Muffin. And their breakup might take the bakery down with it. Being dumped is one thing; causing ripples of queer heartbreak through the community is another.
Book Nook Making Class for Teens
Monday, April 8th & 15th, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Make a small magical world that will sit on your bookshelf. Create with lights, miniature trees, stones, and moss, and make your magic forest. In the first class, we will lay down the bare bones of lights, paints, and mirrors. In the second class, we will add the forest. We cannot send the art supplies home, so please plan to come to both classes.
(Virtual) 2024 Teen Job Search Tips, Applications, Resumes & More Thursday, April 11th 7-8 pm
This program helps teens navigate the world of job searches.
Topics covered include:
• What types of jobs are available for teens
• Where to look for jobs
• How to answer questions on the job application
• What to include in a resume
• What to share and ask during the interview
(In Person) Teen Snacks Around the World Monday, April 29th 3:45-4:45- France
Every month, teens combine to sample cookies, chips, chocolate, and candy from different countries, and we often play board games. This is a fun way for teens to socialize and vote on each snack. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate food allergies.
(Virtual) Digital SAT vs ACT for Getting into College
Tuesday, April 23rd, 6 PM - 7 PM
SAT and ACT scores help colleges compare students from different high schools with vastly different grading policies. Now, with the SAT being digital and as more colleges are shifting back to being test-required, top scores will earn you admission at your dream school, and top scores require careful planning. In this workshop, we will compare the new digital SAT and the ACT, talk about the pros and cons of each, and share some tips to help you on your test prep journey.
Babysitting 101
Saturday, April 27th, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Want to know all of the ins and outs of babysitting? Then join us at the Somers Library!
For 5th Graders and up!
Topics include:
• Infant Care
• Playing
• Responsibilities
• Emergencies
Please bring lunch, a drink, a notebook, and a pencil. Certificates of completion will be given at the end of class. Space is limited, so please register here or call the reference desk at 232-5717 for help.