November/December 2018
 

The Library offers numerous opportunities for teens in Grades 6-12 to earn Community Service Credit such as: reading to young children, assisting adults with their computer or smart device questions, receiving donations at a Food Bank table, and more.  Here are the options currently available (space is limited):

You may register online, via phone, or in-person at the Information Desk.  Limit of two Community Service Opportunities per child.

Food Bank Collection (Grades 6-12)
Sunday, November 18 // Noon - 2pm OR 2-4pm // Registration Required
Sunday, December 2 // Noon - 2pm OR 2-4pm // Registration Required
Help collect food donations for Corey Cares.

Lego Club (Grades 9-12)
Tuesday, November 27 // 6-8pm // Registration Required
Tuesday, December 11 // 6-8pm // Registration Required
Teens will help young builders join the LEGO fun!

Teen Advisory Group (Grades 6-12)
Monday, December 3 // 7-8pm // Registration Required
Collect toys to donate to hospitalized children for the holidays.  Refreshments will be served.

Holiday Cards (Grades 6-12)
Thursday, December 6 // 7-8pm // Registration Required
Teens will make a variety of holiday cards for hospitalized children using assorted papers, paper punches, ribbon and markers.

Keva (Grades 9-12)
Thursday, December 13 // 4-6pm // Registration Required
Teens will help young builders with Keva planks.


Click here for a list of organizations that accept teen volunteers.  (Opens in MS Word, right click to save to your computer)
 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION!!
You may register online, via phone, or in-person.  Payment is due within 3 days of registering.  Pay at the Information Desk in person.  We accept cash (exact change if possible please!) or check made payable to Oceanside Library (unless otherwise noted).  Fees are non-refundable.  Participants in the same class require separate checks.

Any questions?  Please call the Information Desk: 516-766-2360, option 4.

Chess Club (Grades 4 – High School)
Wednesdays // 4:30pm
Open chess program.  No prior knowledge of the game required.  Snacks will be provided.  Please call the Information Desk: 516-766-2360, option 4 for the most up to date information on club dates.  Please note: There will be no Chess Club on Wednesday, November 21.

Tween Scene: Cooking & Booking (Grades 4-8)
Fridays, November 16, 30, December 7, 14 // 4-5pm // Registration Required
Let’s read Next Best Junior Chef: Lights, Camera, Cook! By Charise Mericle Harper.  Then we’ll do taste testing & challenges (like those in the food competition shows) that pair with the story!  Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk.

Caramel Apples (Grades 6-12)
Monday, November 19 // 7-8pm // Registration Required
Great anytime snack or treat, we will make a caramel apple then melt chocolate to drizzle on top and sprinkle different toppings.

Drones (Grades 6-12)
Monday, November 26 // 7-8pm // Registration Required
The Cradle of Aviation will show us how drones are taking over our skies. Students will learn how they work, what they are being used for and even try flying one.

Manga Night (Grades 6-12)
Wednesdays, November 28 & December 12, 26 // 7-8pm // Registration Required
Discuss your favorite Manga and Anime, share news about the latest books, watch films, and draw your favorite characters. Refreshments will be served!

Tween Scene: Egyptian Paint & Craft (Grades 4-8)
Monday, December 3 // 7pm // Registration Required
Create a pyramid and paint the backdrop.

White Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies (Grades 6-12)
Monday, December 10 // 7-8pm // Registration Required
Extra light texture and super soft consistency make these cookies delicious. I will do a demonstration and then participants will work in groups to make batches of these delicious cookies by measuring, mixing and shaping. They will bake at home.

Tween Scene: Glow Jar (Grades 4-8)
Thursday, December 13 // 3:45pm // Registration Required
Using glow sticks & glitter, we will create a glow jar and everyone will go home with a glow-in-the-dark mason jar.  This is a great STEM program.

Teen Special Needs Program: Winter Desserts (Grades 4 - High School)
Thursday, December 13 // 7-8pm // Registration Required
Create three desserts to enjoy and share!

Teen Special Needs Program: Funky Sweater Bingo (Grades 4 - High School)
Thursday, December 20 // 7-8pm // Registration Required
Bingo, hot chocolate and prizes!

Movie & Pizza (Grades 6-12)
Tuesday, December 26 // 12-2:30pm // Registration Required
Join us for Incredibles 2. Pizza and soda will be provided.

Tween Scene: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches & Tomato Basil Bisque Soup (Grades 4-8)
Friday, December 28 // 1-2pm // Registration Required
We will make the sandwiches and soup at the library for all to enjoy!!  All sandwiches are served with potato chips and a drink.
 

RESEARCH DATABASES
If you are doing research for school reports, extra credit, or simply out of personal interest, the Library provides many useful databases that you can access from home as well as in the Library.  Go to our Research Databases page and select your topic of interest, ranging from history and current events to literature, science, health, art, music, biography, and practice tests.

New York State DMV Permit Test - In Library -- At Home
Use this site to take a free online New York State DMV Permit Test practice exam.


GAME ON!!
Video games for Wii, Wii U, XBOX360, XBOX One, and Playstation 4 are located in the Young Adult Department.  Oceanside School District residents (7th grade or older) may check out up to two titles at a time for a 7 day loan period.