YA Book Review: Lifted

Title: Lifted
Author: Wendy Toliver
Review: Poppy is a normal good girl with a strict mother. It wasn't until she moved that she started shoplifting with the popular girls. She was convinced that she could stop lifting anytime, but soon she realized that she was hooked. When out of nowhere, her mother finds out, she starts suspecting that her friends had turned her in...or was it the jealous goody two shoes?
Reviewed by: Sabrina

Tips and Tricks to Ace the ACT

Tuesdays, October 4th, 11th & 18th
from 6:30-8:30 pm
Open to all High School Students

If you are planning to take the ACT this fall, this is the course for you! Two secondary teachers with decades of experience, Corlyn Nedwick (Verbal) and Pat Corey (Math & Science) will prepare you for this exam by reinforcing specific skills tested in the exam such as grammar, algebra, reading comprehension and interpretation of scientific information presented in graphs, charts, tables and research summaries. Important test taking strategies will be presented. Opportunities to practice questions will be given
In-person registration will be taken in YA Central. There is a $30 fee, cash or check made payable to Harborfields Public Library. Space is limited.

Teens Do Yoga!

Saturdays, October 1st, 15th and 22nd
from 11:00-11:45 am
for students in grades 7 -12

Learn the benefits of stretch and breath work. Discover basic yoga positions that will enhance your well-being. Join up with your friends and take part in a fabulous three-week yoga program. Please call Youth Services to attend.

YA Book Review: Speak

Title: Speak
Author: Laurie Halse Anderson
Review: Speak tells the story of a young freshman girl who goes to an older party with her friends and is separated from them. Soon she she's on the ground and finds herself being raped by a senior, Andy Evans. When she calls the cops, everyone thinks she's the loser who ruined the party. Now she has lost all her friends. Speak is a rare classic that keeps you on your toes. Anderson's suspenseful writing keeps you wanting more.
Reviewed by: Samantha

5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class

Saturday, September 24th from 9:30 AM – 2:00 pm
Open to High School Students and Adults

The 5-hour pre-licensing class is required by the NY State Department of Motor Vehicles for all applicants who would like to schedule a road test.
The fee for this class is $40 (cash only, and exact change is appreciated). The class will be taught by an instructor from a local driving school and is open to anyone ages 16 and up. You must bring your NY State Learner’s Permit to class. In-person registration is required at the Reference Desk.

Be an Outstanding College Candidate!

Monday, September 19th from 7 - 8:30 pm
Open to all High School Students and parents

As colleges become more competitive, the availability of scholarships and financial aid awards have become even more important. In this 90-minute session, parents and high school students will learn how to maximize their admissions, scholarship and financial aid potential. Students will learn how to determine their “best fit” colleges and learn the ways to differentiate themselves from others with similar grades, test scores, interests and aspirations. Please call Youth Services to register.

YA Book Review: I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You

Title: I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You
Author: Ally Carter

Review: This book is about a girl who goes to a Spy School. She is on a mission when she meets the guy of her dreams,but there is one problem. She can't tell anybody about her Spy School. With a relationship full of lies, she and her spy friends try to make it work.
Reviewed by: Kerryann