Drop-In Game Night

Friday, December 10th from 7 - 8:30 PM

THE XBOX IS BACK! Bring your friends and join us for “Drop-in Game Night” where you can compete in tournaments while playing various XBOX 360 games like Madden Football, Burnout Paradise, NBA 2K9, Street Fighter IV and more! All games are rated “E” for everyone. Board games and the Wii will also be available. Please call Young Adult Central to register for a night of fun!

2010 Young Adult Holiday Day Tree Trimming

This year the Teen Advisory Board has decorated their own tree in front of the Library, along the Broadway sidewalk. Stop by the Library anytime to see what these talented teens have created!

Animal Love & Care

Wednesday, December 8th from 7 - 8 PM
Sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board & Teens Connect

All students in grades 6 through 12 are invited to attend this informational program about working with and caring for animals. Our guest speaker, Arlene Leone, Special Programs Manager at the Little Shelter Animal Rescue in Huntington, will be bringing her devoted friend Charlotte, a Brussels Griffon, who was left at the shelter in need of a home and love. Ms. Leone will talk about kindness, responsibility, body language, animal adoption and answer any questions you may have. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn how you can help and earn an hour of community service. Please bring a treat that the animals would enjoy such as dog biscuits or canned food. A Teen Advisory Board meeting will follow from 8 to 8:30 PM. Please call Young Adult Central to register.

Advanced Battle of the Books 2011!

Monday, December 6th from 7 – 8:30 PM (TONIGHT!)

It’s that time of year again! The 6th Annual Advanced Battle of the Books is now recruiting teens from libraries all over Suffolk County. The event will be held on April 29th, 2011 at the Sachem Public Library. All those interested in going to battle to represent Harborfields Public Library, please speak to Young Adult Librarian, Mrs. Meglio. Let’s rally and show everyone what we’ve got! This is our first meeting, so please bring your calendars, as future meetings will be determined.

Oh, To Be Young: The Year's Best Teen Reads

Author, Gayle Forman, has compiled a list for NPR (National Public Radio) of the best teen reads for 2010:

The Sky is Everywhere
By: Jandy Nelson

Before I Fall
By: Lauren Oliver

The Things a Brother Knows
By: Dana Reinhardt

The Mockingbirds
By: Daisy Whitney

Anna and the French Kiss
By: Stephanie Perkins