Express Yourself @ Your Library This Summer

All 'tweens and teens — from those entering Middle School for the first time in September 2009 to those entering 12th grade — are invited to be a part of the Young Adult Summer Reading Club. Creativity is the key word for this summer. Since the theme is Express Yourself @ Your Library, many of the programs planned for the young adults were chosen to encourage young adults to be creative. To be a member of the club, just register at the YA desk or online from the GC Library website: www.gardencitypl.org. All registrants receive a bonus prize bag. Membership has no meeting requirements. Registration began on Monday June 8th and is ongoing.

'Tweens and teens can read or listen to any book and submit a mini review in person or online to be invited to the end of the summer Back-to-School-Bash. Win prizes all summer long by submitting mini-reviews into the raffle box. In addition, if you submit a review online, a raffle is put in the box for you. What is more fun than winning a jar full of goodies when you have guessed the number in the jar? A different treat is available for guessing and winning each week. Since the Young Adult Department is accessible online or by snail mail, you can be part of the club and come to the bash even if you are at camp or away all summer.

Wii Night for YAs

"Wii Night for YAs" will be held on Monday evening June 29th at 7 PM. The Young Adult Department was able to secure a Wii system to use for this fun program. Attendees are invited to bring a favorite game to play on the Wii system and share. There will also be other games available for everyone's use. Refreshments will be served. Sign up started June 15th so come in a register so that we might be prepared for everyone.

Eat A Good Book

On Wednesday, July 1st at 7:30 PM, the Young Adult Department will be hosting a workshop on cookie decorating. Mary Ann Impostato of Kids Edible Creations will show participants how to sketch and paint a picture on a large bakery size cookie. Our theme that evening will be book covers. So choose your favorite book and make it a cookie. Registration is limited to 20 so register early beginning June 13th.

Yak & Snack # 1 — Loser by Jerry Spinelli

The first Yak & Snack for the summer will be held on Wednesday, July 22 at 7 PM. The book to be discussed is Loser by Jerry Spinelli, which is the story of Donald Zinkoff who has been considered strange by outsiders but has never felt that way about himself. Embrace differences and participate in a lively discussion at the library. Registration is ongoing beginning June 15th.

Brown Bag Scrapbook

Learn how to create an 8 page scrapbook out of an ordinary paperbag. The workshop will be held on Monday, July 6th at 7 PM. It is limited to 20 participants so register early beginning Saturday, June 20th.

The Art of Malibu Tile:

California Retro-Surf Jewelry

At this workshop to be held on July 8th at 7 PM, YAs will learn about the art of Malibu tiles and create jewelry made with this art form. It is "very California surf" and popular with both gals and guys. Registration for up to 20 will begin June 24th.

Dance Dance Revolution, DDR Night

On July 13th at 7 PM, Garden City's own DJ, the DJ, a Garden City resident and member of the class of 2006 GCHS, is coming to the Library to lead YAs in a dance party where participants can express themselves through creative dance and contests. Refreshments will be served. Registration begins on June 29th.

Lunch at the Library

This summer Young Adults are invited to bring their lunches to the library on Thursdays at 12:30 PM. The Friends of the Library will be providing beverages and desserts and the Young Adult department will have board games, crafts and talk. Beat the heat and hang with friends for lunch.

Keep watching for all the summer activities. There is something every day at the Library. Registration for all YA programs may be done in person at the Young Adult desk, by phone to the Young Adult Librarian (516-742-8405), or by email to mkelly@gardencitypl.org.

Test Prep Practice

School is drawing to a close and finals are close by. Who couldn't use a little help? Have you tried Live Homework Help yet? Those who have used it, report that it is a life saver. The tutors are helpful and instructive. Frustration over a homework problem or understanding a classroom lesson is cured in less than a half an hour. Log on through the library's web site, simply use your library card number and you are on your way to solving those homework dilemmas. While there, try the links to practice tests - you too can ace Regents, SATs, ACTs .