Welcome to the Hart Library’s webpage for teens. We cover a lot under “Links,” from homework help to volunteer opportunities. Check out reviews of new books, and recommend your own. Don’t hesitate to e-mail Maureen Connelly, the Young Adult librarian with any suggestions you may have, whether it’s a new link or letting us know about dead ones, a new book or graphic novel you just read, or any question about library services. The library is looking for teen volunteers to form a committee to oversee how we provide programming and other services to patrons in the 8th grade and up. After all, the Hart Library is “Yorktown’s Community Library.”
Winter 2009 – Spring 2010
Young Adult Programs
WANTED: Teen writers between the ages of 13-18. Now is your chance to show off your writing talent! Poetry, short stories, essays. We’ll put them on the TeenSpace web page. E-mail your work to the Teen Librarian at mconnell@wlsmail.org. Please keep it appropriate for public viewing. After all, anyone can see your stuff! We reserve the right to choose what gets published.
Teen Advisory Group
Help the Teen Librarian plan! Got any suggestions for books, graphic novels, or even programs you’d like to see in the Hart Library? Don’t forget TeenSpace, the web page especially for Yorktown area teens: www.yorktownlibrary.org/teenhome.htm.
We want your suggestions!
All meetings are on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room.
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FOR MANGA ARTISTS in the Fifth Grade and Up:
Join artist Renee Pastolove for a manga drawing workshop on Tuesday, January 19th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Parents of College-Bound Teens
Monday, January 11th: “15 Things You Can Do as a Parent to Help Raise Your Child’s SAT Score 150 Points” with Michael Goodman, of The Learning Miracle, LLC. Mr. Goodman gives insider information on the SAT and ways to help motivate your student to get better results. 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Michael Pontillo Certified College Planner from 123College4U is back with his informative workshop “Paying for College.” Choosing a college is stressful enough. Then you have to find the money to pay the tuition and other expenses. Mr. Pontillo will talk about your financial obligations and where to find money. It’s out there! There are two dates scheduled:
Tuesday, January 12th at 6:30 p.m. OR Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
Please sign up for one session only.
JUNIORS AND SENIORS!!!!
Due to Popular Demand, Michael Goodman of The Learning Miracle, LLC. is back with his SAT Review Classes!
Saturday, January 9th 10:30 – 12:00: Math Tricks for the SAT
Saturday, January 16th 10:30 – 12:00: Verbal Tricks for the SAT
Sign up for one or both. You won’t be sorry you did!
**Look for notice of future workshops with Mr. Goodman on the Regents tests in the Spring. Dates to be determined.**
Saturday, February 6: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Practice ACT Courtesy of Princeton Review. Please bring #2 pencils and a calculator. The follow up session will be held on Monday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room.
Saturday, February 13th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: “On the Path to SAT Math” with NYS certified tutor Eric Frankfort. Want more practice from a different perspective? Bring pencils and a calculator.
Saturday, March 6: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. : Practice SAT Courtesy of Princeton Review. Please bring #2 pencils and a calculator. The follow up session will be held on Wednesday, March 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room.
VIDEO GAME NIGHT!!!!!
Take a well-earned break and play “Rock Band!”
Thursday, March 11th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Community Room
Special Program!!!!!
May 13th at 7:30 p.m.: “Astronomy for Everyone: The Size and Scale of the Universe.” Astrophysicist Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, will share his work with you! Not only will you learn about the size and scale of the universe, but Dr. Manning will also talk about the stars and other celestial wonders. Following his presentation, the audience will go outside where a powerful telescope will be set up in the parking lot for viewing the rings of Saturn and other beautiful objects in the night sky – weather permitting.
ATTENTION! Teens in the 8th Grade and Up: Reading Buddies Training is coming! Pick a session you can attend: Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. or Monday, June 21st at 7:00 p.m. Buddies who have already received training do not have to attend a training session, but they do have to register! Registration for Reading Buddies Training begins Monday, May 10th.
All programs require registration and are limited to students who attend schools in the Lakeland and Yorktown School Districts. We reserve the right to cancel a program that has less than five participants signed up.