YA's Can Be Creative at

Summer Craft Programs

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, programs have been planned to encourage young adults to be creative.

Brown Bag Scrapbook and The Art of Malibu Tile

'Tweens and teens can learn how to create an 8 page scrapbook out of an ordinary paper bag. The workshop will be held on Monday, July 6th at 7 PM. It is limited to 20 participants. Registration began Saturday, June 20th.

At The Art of Malibu Tile workshop to be held on Wednesday, 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 began June 24th.

Dance Dance Revolution, DDR Night

On Monday, 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 began on June 29th.

Ice Cream Making Workshop

Instructor Sue Bazzicalupo will show YA's how to make ice cream on Wednesday, July 15th at 7PM. 'Tweens and teens get get a "refresher course" on eating ice cream too! Registration began on Wednesday July 1st and is limited to 25 participants.

3rd Annual Pictionary

Tournament

Registration begins on Monday, July 6th for the 3rd Annual Pictionary Tournament. The tournament for Grades 6 -12 only will be held on Monday July 20th at 7 PM. Each summer the YAs of Garden City use their sketching skills to challenge their teammates to guess a word or phrase in this Charades on paper game. Come join in the fun and enjoy refreshments too!

Join the Summer

Reading Club

To be a member of the summer reading 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

SAT and ACT Practice

The summer is the perfect time to prepare for Fall SAT's and ACT's or to brush up on school skills. Log on to the Learning Express through the library's web site, www.gardecitypl.org., simply use your library card number, and you can access practice tests are on your way to solving those homework dilemmas. While there, try the links to practice tests - you too can ace the SATs, or ACTs .