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Events Calendar
April 4 at Rochester Teen Book Festival
May 2 Free Comic Book Day
May 28-31 at Javits Book Expo America
June 1 Battle of the Books title release
June 2 at SCLS Postermania
June 6 at Simmons College Manga course
August 15 at Stony Brook Battle of the Books competition
August 28-30 in New Jersey Salute to Twilight Convention |
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Awards, Contests, & Grants
April 17 Wal-Mart Grants
April 24 Henson Puppet Foundation Grants
April 30 Young Heroes prize
June 15 Lois Lenski grant
June 17 Driving Safety Video Contest
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Book Discussion
Young Adult librarians are welcome to join our book discussion group. This summer we will be reading Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead. Join us for an online discussion this summer. Plans are underway to meet in Sag Harbor in early September for a "face to face" meeting/lunch while enjoying the beautiful setting which inspired this book. FFI contact bmoon@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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| Greetings!
Today brings to a close the dedicated service of Marie Orlando. She has done so much for many of us! She will be missed.
We wish her All the Best,
Barbara |
 May 2 is the date for Free Comic Book Day. Suffolk County comic shops participating this year are: Amazing Comics in Sayville, Selden Golden Memories in Selden, Never Enough Cards Inc. in Mt. Sinai, Fourth World Comics in Smithtown, and Collector's Kingdom in Huntington Station.
Multiple events and author signings will be at Jim Hanley's Universe in NYC.
Obtain further information by visiting the Free Comic Book Day website. |
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One Community: Many Stories
Patchogue-Medford Library was filled with stories on Saturday March 21. The Children's and Young Adult departments presented this outstanding program. Teens interviewed and recorded memories of senior citizens living in Patchogue-Medford. Seniors recalled immigrating to the United States and living in Patchogue. Local teen musicians provided the accompanying sound track. The program concluded with a the dramatic reading of The New Colossus. It was a wonderful multi-generational, multi-cultural celebration. Congratulations Elaine Perez and Martha Mikkleson for this inspirational program for all community members to enjoy.
To view additional photos of this event as well as happenings around Suffolk libraries, visit SCLS Teen Tour.
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New Authors, New Books
For a slim, powerful book, try Everything is Fine by Ann  Dee Ellis. Mazzy's life is completely out of control. Her depressed mother refuses to leave her bed, her father has left home to pursue a career as a sportscaster, and the family suffers from a crippling tragic event. When well-meaning individuals try to intervene, Mazzy closes the door and her heart and insists that "everything is fine." Through art, Mazzy begins to express her hidden hurts and emotions. A heartrending narrative worth reading and rereading.
 Don Calame's debut novel is for boys who will do crazy things for love, readers who like to laugh, and anyone who remembers the heartbreak of being a fifteen year-old boy. Matt and his two best friends are half-hearted members of the local summer swim team. Matt decides to impress Kelly, the hot looking chick by volunteering to swim the butterfly race. Only after boldly volunteering does he face the grim reality: Matt cannot swim even a lap of butterfly. Swim the Fly will kick start a your summer reading.
Bernard Beckett has created a chilling futuristic world  in Genesis. Anax meets a panel of three examiners for a grueling day of questioning required for admittance to the Academy. As each hour progresses, Anax learns that history is not what she has perceived it to be. Questions of artificial intelligence, technology, and humanity come into play as the story reaches its chilling conclusion. A thought-provoking read for adults and older teens.
Please consult the SCLS Professional Collection for a complete listing of all titles available for examination. Online reviews by Suffolk librarians also available at Paperback Preview. |
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