Authors Unlimited!

Celebrating reading by connecting teens and authors!
Saturday, April 30th from 10 AM - 4 PM
(doors open at 9:30 AM)

This event takes place at St. Joseph’s College Campus in Patchogue. It's a FREE full-day event open to everyone, but teens get preferred seating. Meet dynamic authors of young adult literature at this FREE full-day event! There will be breakout sessions with authors, cool giveaways, books for sale and time for autographs. Limited tickets will be available at the Library through the Youth Services Department. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue. Please call Youth Services and speak to Mrs. Meglio for more information about how you can get tickets.

Teens In The Kitchen: Springtime Spring Rolls & Thai Iced Tea

Wednesday, April 27th, from 7 - 8 PM
Open to students in Grades 6 to 12

Spring is here and what better way to enjoy the season than by creating delicious and delectable Spring Rolls and Thai Iced Tea! Once you discover how enjoyable and fun creating these tasty treats are, you’ll be able to share them with your friends and family. Registration began on Tuesday, April 12th. Please call Youth Services to ask about availability.

How Well Do You Know The Library?

In honor of National Library Week, teens are invited to take part in a library scavenger hunt. Test your library skills and your knowledge of popular books, authors and all things related to our library. How well do you think you know the Harborfields Public Library and the services it provides? The hunt will run from April 1st through the 30th and each participant will be included in the Youth Services Grand Prize Raffle.

Writer's Workshop

Friday, April 15th from 4 PM
Open to students in grades 6 – 12

What’s your story? Join your friends and fellow writers as you discuss your ideas and share your written work. At this month’s meeting we will meet local author Gae Polisner who will discuss her new book, The Pull of Gravity.
Please call Youth Services to register.

Why I Need My Library Video Contest

In celebration of National Library Week, teens ages 13-18 can enter the Why I Need My Library video contest. This contest runs through April 18th.
Please call Youth Services and speak to Mrs. Meglio for more information.