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Events Calendar
November 4 at SCLS Ultimate DIY workshop
November 7-9 in Nashville YALSA Literature Symposium
November 13 at SCLS PALS services meeting
November 13 at Port Jefferson YASD meeting
November 14 at Bellport Country Club SCLA Annual Dinner & Meeting
November 15 National Gaming Day event
December 2 at SCLS Real Teens, Real Life workshop
December 11 at Emma S. Clark YASD meeting
January 15 at Connetquot YASD meeting
February 4 at SCLS Get Creative for Summer meeting |
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Real Life
Come join us for an informative session on teen mental, social, and emotional health issues. Alison M. Byers, Clinical Director for the Family Counseling Services will be our keynote speaker. Tuesday December 2 at SCLS.
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Save the Date
Battle of the Books 2009
Saturday August 15
Stony Brook University
"We'll be back and better than ever!"
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Awards, Contests, & Grants
November 20 Youth Leaders for Literacy Grants
November 21 Poe video contest deadline
December 1 ALA Conference Grant
December 1 Library of the Future award.
December 1 Collection Development Grant
December 1 The World Book ALA Goal Award
December 1 Excellence in Library Award
December 1 VOYA research grant
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| Greetings!
It's hard to believe that this calendar year is almost over. We have survived Metamorphosis, Breaking Dawn, Battle of the Books, record numbers at summer programs, and numerous conferences.
Relax with us at Ultimate DIY on Tuesday. Be sure to pencil in December 2 for the last YA meeting of 2008. It promises to be a very informative session.
Best,
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Riverhead Pet Lovers
Join us on Tuesday November 4 for the Ultimate DIY. Learn about the fantastic program at Riverhead for pet lovers, participate in some great new games, book sharing, and crafts.
It's all good. It's all fun.
Tuesday November 4 at SCLS. |
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Teen Spaces
Sayville Teen Corner brings to life the adage "Good Things Come in Small Packages." Tucked away in a small space, and highlighted by a stained glass sign suspended from the ceiling, Sayville Library has created an inviting space for young adults. Comfortable seating surrounds a collection of teen books and DVDs. Because space is at a premium, teens may check out laptops from the desk, and locate upcoming programs from a bulletin board near the stairway. Megan Karaptis has also found a creative way to display new books. It is clear that teens enjoy the library and come often. They are recognized by name and receive a friendly smile.
Megan looks forward to the new library space, where young adults will have a larger area. Until then, the creative use of space at Sayville is very impressive.
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Mock Printz Workshop Titles
The title list for the Mock Printz Workshop is here! Search your shelves, find the audio version, or ILL a copy. One way or another, make plans to attend the annual Nassau/Suffolk Mock Printz Workshop. This year we will meet at Merrick Library on Thursday January 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be prepared to defend, discuss, and vote on the following titles:
Absolute Brightness by James Lecesne After Leonard Pelkey disappears, the mystery of Leonard begins.
 The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson When Jenna wakes up from a one year coma she attempts to learn who she really is.
 The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart Frankie is one smart girl!
 Graceling by Kristin Cashore Enter warrior-girl Katsa's world of fantasy and romance.
 The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Bod, raised by ghosts seeks to escape Jack.
 Little Brother by Cory Doctorow Westerfeld calls this the "techno-geek rebellion."
 Madapple by Christina Meldrum Aslaug, having been raised by her mother in isolation, now is a suspect in her mother's death.
 Nation by Terry Pratchett An island boy and a proper Victorian girl are survivors of a tsunami.
 Paper Towns by John Green Quentin seeks to find Margo. Looking for Alaska meets An Abundance of Katherines.
Please consult the SCLS Professional Collection for a complete listing of all titles available for examination. Online reviews available at SCLS Reads and Paperback Preview. |
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