Teen Direct
from the Suffolk Cooperative Library System March 2013 |
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STEM is the acronym that is on everyone's mind and this summer presents the perfect opportunity to get on board with STEM activities. Join us for this Professional Development program on April 4 This STEM SUPERHERO t-shirt and gift package could be yours. Raffle fill be held at the conclusion of the workshop. Register either online or call SCLS Youth Services 286-1600 Also be sure to look through the YALSA STEM toolkit.
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STEM Workshop
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Are you interested in expanding or spicing up the programs and activities that you offer to the young people in your community? If so then please mark your calendar and join us on April 4th for an interactive workshop presented by Brent Loffreto and his team of edupreneurs as they present their catalog of programs and activities built around the idea of tying STEM and the Arts into engaging hands-on learning opportunities. Programs can be customized to serve students from elementary to high school.
Date: Thursday April 4, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: SCLS
Professional Development Hours for attendees
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Come for STEM Stay for MINECRAFT
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Minecraft is the incredibly popular game which ties in well with this summer's Beneath the Surface theme. "The creative and building aspects of Minecraft allow players to build constructions out of textured cubes in a 3D procedurally generated world. Other activities in the game include exploration, gathering resources, crafting and combat."
Brent Loffreto will also present information and ideas on Minecraft at the April 4 workshop.
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| Teen Tech Week | |
Looking for a quick and easy Teen Tech Week Activity? Why not try setting up an Authors Unlimited Kiosk? Teens can register for a FAST PASS, submit questions for the author panel, and download the volunteer forms. Set up a poster next to a computer and you are good-to-go!
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| Authors Unlimited is Looking for Teen Volunteers | |
Applications for Teen Volunteers are due Friday March 22. Here is what teens have said about the experience:
"People say it all the time, but honestly that was the best day of my life."
"Author's Unlimited was one of the most memorable days of my high school career!
It was an all-around great experience for volunteers, authors and visitors and I cannot wait for next year's program."
Questions about the program? Contact Sheila Doherty.
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Coming to a Theater Near You
| So many great YA books will be featured in upcoming movies. Start thinking of those eye-catching displays now. You might want to incorporate movie trailers which can be accessed via Q codes as part of your display.
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Congratulations Westhampton Free Library !
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| Two Totally Different Heroines | 
There has already been a great deal of buzz about Alaya Dawn Johnson's debut YA novel The Summer Prince. June Costa falls in love with the Enki. Together they explore daring new art and discover hidden government secrets. June is not the only one captivated by Enki's charms. The country falls in love with the ruler who will be sacrificed to the Gods at the end of the year. Set in a futuristic Brazil, Johnson creates an exotic world with a dazzling facade which obscures deep fissures and hidden secrets. Here's the exciting news: Alaya will be a featured author on April 27 for Authors Unlimited. She will be able to offer insights into the amazing world of Palmares Tres.  Gail Carriger's Etiquette and Espionage is one of those books that is so much fun to read. Sophronia has been sent to a Finishing School (there is a double entendre here) where she learns the proper way to curtsy and counterintelligence, while encountering robotic pets, vampires, and an steampunk airships.
The writing is witty. Here is sample: "How it worked? What kind of a question is that for a young lady to ask? How often have I warned you against fraternizing with technology?"
Enjoy a proper cup of tea in your best bone china cup while you savor the delights of Flywaymen, mechanimals, and the correct way to bat one's eyelashes.
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| Thinking Beyond the 3 D Printer |
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While 3 D printers are all the rage, there are other Maker projects that have interesting implications for libraries. Take a look at this 3 Doodler. This looks like a concept that might work well for youth projects and programs. |
Lucille Bear and Bad Kitty on the Road
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Bad Kitty and Lucille Bear headed out to Mattituck-Laurel and Floyd Memorial Libraries for a afternoon of fun on the North Fork.
They managed to sneak inside the snow photo props and were having so much fun that it took Lisa and Barbara some effort to extract them. They love to steal the show!!
But it was all good because Lisa and Barbara had a wonderful time exploring two great libraries.
Book a visit with this winning team for a visit to your library today.
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| Become Involved |
 Listed below are two opportunities for librarians to become involved in local community projects: Long Island History Day
Librarians are invited to serve as judges for the Long Island History Day. The event will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2013. For more information on this excellent educational program for student in grades 6-12, please refer to the application form. You may also contact Susan Glasser. Dining Out for Life
On Thursday, April 25, individuals are invited to help fight AIDS with this campaign. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Keri Divanian.
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| Calendar | |
March 10-16
March 12
March 14
March 15
Advanced Battle of the Books
March 19
March 21
iPad Tablet webinar *
March 21, April 17, May 15
April 4
April 5
April 12
April 16
April 14-20
April 20-27
April 27
May 2
May 4
May 30 - June 1
* Professional Development
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| New on Pinterest |
Longwood Teens create The Library Show, a regular video featuring library events for teens.
To view other library displays, visit our Pinterest site. |
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To-Do List
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Action Items from this Month's Newsletter:
- Register: Thursday April 4 STEM Workshop*
- Set up an Authors Unlimited kiosk where teens can register for a FAST PASS, submit a question for an author, and download volunteer forms.
- Remind teens that the deadline to submit volunteer forms is Friday March 22.
- Book a visit from Bad Kitty and Lucille Bear. We would love to come to your library.
- Start collecting materials and create Q codes linking to trailers for a book to movie tie-in display.
- Register for the SSLMA Common Core Workshop
- Register for the Urban Librarian's Conference
- Register for the YASD Fran Romer Workshop
- Register for the Long Island Library Conference
- Register for BEA
- Get ready for Free Comic Book Day
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