Summer Reading Program
Starts June 24th &
Ends August 26th

Read great books
Win Awesome Prizes
Undertake missions such as digital escape rooms.
There is no reason to be bored this summer!

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR TWEENS AND TEENS
 

Retro Art for Teens: Paint by Numbers Kit 

Starting May 2nd 2022 while supplies last

Register to pick up a take home paint by numbers kits. We have four loveable movie/tv characters to choose from, but what you get will be a surprise! Grab one and avoid those summer boredom days. One per person while supplies last. Register HERE

 

In Person: Henna Art for Teens 

Thursday, May 26 2022, 6 PM - 7:30 PM

For centuries the art of henna painting on the body has been practiced in India, Africa, and

the Middle East, where the henna plant is believed to bring love, good fortune, and

protection. Come join us at the library and learn to make designs by icing cookies (yes, you can eat them!) and then have Margie Nugent, an internationally certified henna artist, henna your hands with stunning designs. The henna we will be using is all natural, made from finely sifted henna, lemon juice and essential oils. With proper care a henna stain can last between 2-3 weeks. This is a hands-on workshop where you will create your very own henna designs and everyone who wants one will go home with a henna by Margie. This program is intended for teens/tweens entering grades 6 and up. Space is limited, please register HERE
IMPORTANT: All Participants must have a signed permission slip from their parent or guardian which will be emailed after registration.
 

Baby Sitting 101 Saturday, June 11 10:30am-1:30pm

Want to know all of the ins and outs of babysitting? Then Join Us at the Somers Library!  For 6th Graders and up!

Topics include: Infant Care, Playing, Responsibilities and EmergenciesPlease bring lunch, a drink, a notebook, and a pencil.  Certificates of completion will be given at the end of class.  Register HERE

 

Mondays 3:30-5pm In-Person
Teens Grades 6-12 can join other teens who enjoy trying out new and various board games, or just the old favorites. The club will meet in person in the library program room on Mondays and registration is required. Register Here or drop-in to try it out. Snacks provided.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                        

All through the year you can drop by the library and grab one of our take home craft bags. These bags will contain instructions and supplies to make an ever changing range of crafts. All you usually need is glue and scissors. We will be changing our crafts on the 1st and 15th of the month.
There is NO REGISTRATION and you will find the crafts in the library vestibule on a purple cart.   The Take & Makes are for teens and adults which means you can grab an extra one and craft with your favorite adult.  Make something for yourself, a loved one or just stockpile them as gifts for birthdays and holidays. Don't forget to share your craft with us on Instagram #somerslibraryteenstake&make.
CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO GO TO Somers_Library_Teens @ Instagram!

 

THE PRINTZ AWARD
 

The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. It is named for a Topeka, Kansas school librarian who was a long-time active member of the Young Adult Library Services Association. The award is sponsored by Booklist, a publication of the American Library Association. 

    
COLLEGE WEBSITES
 

 

bigfuture.collegeboard.org: A great website of handouts, presentations and tons of information about planning for college
College Prep Checklist: a checklist and pamphlet created by the Federal Student Aid office of the U.S. Department of Education. (PDF)
Get Schooled!: A GREAT website with current events, college info, resume help, GAMES and so much more!
BigFuture by The College Board: Information on finding colleges, paying for college and exploring careers.
KnowHow2GO: A website made with teens in mind! Campus tours, college quizes, making a plan and even information on how to talk to an adult.
College Prep Checklists: Checklists for 9th-12th grade on what you need to do in each grade to prepare.
SmartScholar – a website that helps you find the perfect scholarship for you. Check it out and get some money for college!