Teen Spot

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playing games

summer volunteers

new books

study area

computer access

music and dvd's

 

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, September 9, 6 PM in the Library Lounge

If you like to read books, write, listen to music, and are looking for volunteer opportunities, then TAB is right for you! Come share your interests, work on projects, and share your ideas about teen programming at the library. Grades 6-12 welcome.

ACT Test - Practice and Help


Use the Attend a Free Event link at the bottom of the page


Test Follow Up Seminar:
  * Saturday, August 28 from 10:30 A.M. to 12 Noon
  * Wednesday, September 1 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Review test results and provide test strategies for increasing test scores.

Students and parents may register for the Test Strategies Seminar separate from the ACT Practice Test Session.

Space is limited. Register at the Youth Services Desk or by calling 837-3466.
 

Kaplan Pre-College Workshops

College Application Essay Writing Seminar
Sunday, September 26 at 1:30 PM, Library Lounge
Kaplan will provide advice from experts to help students increase their chances of admission.
The program is free and open to Juniors and Seniors.
Registration is required. Register online at Kaplan Test Prep or call Kaplan's Customer Care Center at 1-800-KAP-TEST (1-800-527-8378) during their business hours:
* Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM EST
* Saturday & Sunday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM EST

SAT Test Strategies 101
Sunday, October 17 at 2 PM, Library Story Room
This event will cover the content and format of the test, lead students through various question types using key Kaplan strategies, and provide study plan for success on the test.
The program is free and open to Juniors and Seniors.
Registration is required. Register online at Kaplan Test Prep
or call Kaplan's Customer Care Center at 1-800-KAP-TEST (1-800-527-8378) during their business hours:
* Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM EST
* Saturday & Sunday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM EST

Plots & Pizza
Grades 6-9
Registration is required. Call 837-3466 or stop by the Youth Services desk.
Monday, September 20, 6 - 7 PM
Library Lounge

Found (The Missing : Book 1)
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Copies are available at the Youth Services Desk. Join us for pizza and beverages as we discuss the book.


Resources for Teens:

 Booklists
Lists of recommended books at the library.

 Web Links
Check out these links of interest to teens.

Online Book Club

Join our Online Book Clubs. Each day we'll email you a 5 minute portion of a book. During the week you can read 2-3 chapters and decide if want to check the book out of the library. Every Monday we start new books. Sign up and start reading.

  This week we're reading::

    Sponsored by Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
    & Friends of the Library

 

The Teen Spot room is a gift to the library from the Friends of the Library and the
Edwin and Helen Blake Memorial Foundation.


Grace A. Dow Memorial Library.