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Teen Services Updates

Teen Movie!

 This Friday, 7/13 at 2pm we'll be showing  Mirror Mirror (PG, 109 minutes).  No signups needed and

free snacks as always!

 

 

Wed, 07/11/2012 - 2:35pm | Programs | Posted By: kolivari

Teen Creative Writing Contest

Entries Accepted: Monday, July 9- Monday, August 15

Win cash prizes for short fiction and poetry! 

Rules and entry form. 

 

Having trouble getting started?  Attend our Creative Writing Workshops on Thursday, August 2 at 7pm!

Visit the Teen Calendar to sign up!

 

 

Wed, 07/11/2012 - 2:27pm | Programs | Posted By: kolivari

After Hours Coffeehouse

 

 
Friday, June 8, 2012
6:30-9:00 PM

  After the library closes, come check out some great music and poetry from local teen bands and performers.  We’ll also have free food and teen artwork on display!

Performers include: 

Ben Carlin
Niki Sumka
Leo Lu
Tomorrow At One
Alex Wilke
Devin, Craig and Friends
Thu, 06/07/2012 - 4:32pm | Programs | Posted By: kolivari

Finding Colleges That Fit You- May 16

 

Join us May 16 at 7pm for Finding Colleges That Fit You!

Rana Slosberg of Slosberg College Solutions will present this free program for high school students and their parents, covering the following topics:

• Answers to seven commonly-asked questions asked by parents regarding college selection
• Building a college list
• Top ten things colleges are looking for in an applicant
• Five most important areas to explore on your college visit

 

Wed, 05/09/2012 - 3:50pm | Programs | Posted By: kolivari

College Financing 101

Join us on Saturday, April 28, Financial Aid Administrator Joe Roberto, with over 38 years of experience, will speak about financial programs available for college bound students.  This informative program will provide details on federal, state and university financial aid opportunities for college.  Be prepared and get a step up on the forms you need, scholarships and loans that are available to plan the financing of college. Incoming college freshmen who are thinking of which college is offering better financial aid packaging, as well as juniors and seniors in high school planning ahead and their parents are all welcome to attend. Joe has been working with Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) and the New Jersey Association of Student Financial Aid  Administrators (NJASFAA) Speaker’s Bureau for many years. The program will be held from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm in the Bernards Township Library Program Room B located on the lower level.  Parents and students are welcome for this free program. 
 
Bagels and coffee will be served!

 

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 12:03pm | Programs | Posted By: kolivari

Anime Club- May 2

Anime Club will be meeting next on May 2 from 7:00-8:30!  We'll be watching One Piece this month.  Come join us!

 

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 11:38am | Programs | Posted By: kolivari

Anime Club- April 4

Anime Club will be meeting next on April 4 from 7:00-8:30!  We just got a bunch of new anime DVDs that the club requested and we'll be breaking in our new Black Butler DVD this time starting with episode 1.  Come join us!

Wed, 03/28/2012 - 1:59pm | Programs | Posted By: kolivari

Teen Tech Week 2012!

It's Teen Tech Week and we're hosting a QR Code Scavenger Hunt!  Starting March 4, you can stop in any time to complete the hunt and enter to win a

$25 Amazon.com gift card!

  • What you need: headphones and a device that can scan QR codes (you can borrow one of our iPads from the circulation desk with a student ID)

  • If you are using your own device, you will need a QR app.  If you don’t have one, we recommend the app “Scan” for Apple devices or “Barcode Scanner” for Android devices.

  • At the last location of the scavenger hunt you will receive a “secret code”. Come to the reference desk with that code and you will be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card!

 

 

 

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 4:56pm | Programs | Posted By: kolivari

New Teen Books for February!

Here are just a few highlights of the books we have on order for February...
   

   

   

Artistotleand Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe- Benjamin Alire Saenz

The Butterfly Clues- Kate Ellison

Dead to Me- Lisa McMann

Double- Jenny Valentine

Beneath A Meth Moon- Jacqueline Woodson

The Disenchantments- Nina LaCour

Two Truths and a Lie- Sara Shepard

Bewitching- Alex Flinn

Pandemonium- Lauren Oliver

 
Thu, 02/02/2012 - 1:28pm | New Stuff | Posted By: kolivari

Printz Award Announced!

The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. It's like the Oscars of Teen Books.

 

This year's winner is Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley.

 

The Printz Committee also names Honor books (ie. the runner-ups).  This year they are:

          

All these book, along with past winner and honor books are on display now in the Teen Corner.  Get them while they last!                     

 

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 8:45pm | Award Winners | Posted By: kolivari
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