Volunteers Wanted!

Are you interested in being a teen volunteer at the Summer Reading Club Desk, or in the Tales for Tots and I Can Read programs?  Applications are available at YA Central beginning Wednesday, May 1st and will be accepted up to but not later than Friday, May 24th. Volunteers will be selected on a first come first served basis and will be based upon applicant's availability.  All applicants must be able to attend the following Orientation Meetings on Wednesday, May 29th.

6:30 - 7:00 Tales for Tots Orientation for students entering grades 7 & 8.

7:00 - 7:30 I Can Read Volunteers Orientation for students entering grades 9 through 12.

7:30 - 8:00 Summer Reading Club Desk Volunteers Orientation for students entering grades 8 through 12.

Authors Unlimited 2013!

Mark your calendars, April 27, 2013  Authors Unlimited !

This event celebrates reading by connecting teens and authors. Meet authors such as Patricia McCormick, George O’Connor, Tonya Hurley, Adam Gidwitz and many more. This all-day event will be held at St. Joseph’s College on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Please call the Young Adult desk and speak to Mrs.Meglio for more information about how you can get your Fast Pass and apply to be a volunteer.  Community service hours will not be given for attending this event.
New this year, Author Trading Cards!  Pick up the author of the week's trading card at the Young Adult Desk.  Collect all 12 and win a prize!

Teens Do Yoga!

Learn the benefits of stretch and breath work.  Discover basic yoga positions that will enhance your well being.  This four week program begins this Saturday, January 19th from 11:00 to 11:45 AM and again on January 12th, February 2nd and 9th.  Join up with your friends and take part in this fabulous program.  Please call the Young Adult Desk to register or register online

$mart Dollars Sense for Teens

Thursday, January 17^th from 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Are you saving for something big? New tech gadgets and toys can cost some big bucks. A representative from the Right Start Foundation will be on hand to discuss how to save and budget your money. Topics to be discussed include credit cards and how they work. Balancing a checkbook/e-banking will also be discussed. Students in grades 9 through 12 may call the Young Adult Desk to register or register online.

Acts of Kindness: Snowflakes for Sandy Hook

There are no words that need to be spoken about the Sandy Hook tragedy. They've all been said, and all of our hearts are broken a bit.

While nothing can erase what happened, we can try our best to move forward with small, meaningful acts of kindness. One easy, free thing you can do involves a little craftiness. The children of Sandy Hook Elementary are going to be using a temporary, vacant building for the time being, and it needs some decorating help!

Transform and turn their new school into a Winter Wonderland by making and sending paper snowflakes.  Come down to YA Central on Thursday, December 27th, from 1:30 PM till 2:30 PM and make snowflakes to send.  Can't make this date, then join the Teen Advisory Board on January 9th and make some more.  Earn 1 community service hour for your time.

Join us at the Movies!

Teens in grades 6 through 12, there are still openings left to join us for a private screening of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey ( Rated PG - 13) at the Elwood Cinemas this Saturday, December 15th from 9:45 AM to 12 Noon.  Everyone who registers will receive a ticket which includes a small popcorn and drink.  Parental permission forms are required and are available at the Young Adult Desk.  Everyone must provide their own transportation to and from the theater.  Don't miss this one, sign up today! 

Thank You Teens Connect Volunteers!

Big thanks to the Teen volunteers who marched in the Greenlawn Civic Association's Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting.  A good time was had by all!