October/November/December 2017
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, manning a Food Bank table,
and more. Students may sign up at the
Information Desk
or by calling (516) 766-2360, option 4. Here
are the options currently available (space is
limited):
Booker’s Birthday Celebration (Grades 7-12)
Saturday, October 21 // 11am – Noon
(WAIT LIST ONLY)
OR 1-2pm
(WAIT LIST ONLY)
Help our Children’s Room librarians as they
celebrate Booker’s birthday with crafts, paintings,
and mosaics.
Keva (Grades 9-12)
Teens will help young builders with Keva planks.
Monday, October 23 // 4-6pm
Teens 'N' Tots Read Together - Halloween (Grades
6-12)
Come dressed in costume and share a scary story with
a young friend.
Monday, October 23 // 7-8pm
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meetings (Grades 6-12)
Monday, October 30 // 7-8pm
Please
register for the following volunteer opportunities
at the Information Desk beginning Wednesday,
November 1.
Food Bank Collection (Grades 6-12)
Help collect food donations for Cory Cares.
Sunday, November 12 // Noon-2pm OR 2-4pm
Sunday, December 10 // Noon-2pm OR 2-4pm
Keva (Grades 9-12)
Teens will help young builders with Keva planks.
Monday, November 20 // 7-9pm
Thursday, December 14 // 7-9pm
Lego Club (Grades 9-12)
Teens will help young builders join the Lego fun.
Tuesday, November 28 // 6-9pm
Tuesday, December 19 // 6-9pm
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meetings (Grades 6-12)
Monday, November 27 // 7pm
Thursday, December 18 // 7pm
Come ready to wrap gifts! Refreshments will be
served.
Click
here for a list
of organizations that accept teen volunteers.
(Opens in MS Word, right click to save to your
computer)
Call the Information Desk at
(516) 766-2360, option 4 for program registration
availability. Register for all programs at the
Information Desk.
Online Program Registration Coming Soon!
Beginning in the near future, patrons will have the
convenience of registering online for Children’s, Tween,
and Young Adult programs through Oceanside Library’s
website. Please have an updated Oceanside Library card
and current email address ready to use for online
program registrations.
Chess Club (Grades 4-12)
Wednesdays // 4:30pm
Open chess program on Wednesdays. No prior knowledge
of the game required. Light refreshments will
be served.
Self-Esteem For Girls (Grades 5-8)
(IN SESSION)
Saturdays, October 21 & 28
// 10:30-11:30am
Join Girl Scout Skye Margies as she conducts this
multi-session program on increasing self-esteem and
confidence in girls. Presented as part of her Gold
Award project.
Sea Turtle Celebration
Saturday, October 21 // 2pm //
No Registration Required
Have you ever wondered if there were sea turtles in New
York waters? Would you know what to do if you saw one
on the beach? Researchers from the Riverhead Foundation
for Marine Research and Preservation will teach you how
you can help save these animals. Once you attend this
lecture, you can sign up to become a registered beach
walker and help the Riverhead Foundation save cold
stunned sea turtles! Light refreshments will be served.
'Tween Program:
Candy Apples
(WAIT LIST ONLY)
Thursday, October 26 // 7-8pm
Dip your apple with candy, caramel or chocolate and
decorate with crunches, sprinkles, and Heath bars.
Registration for the following ‘Tween and Teen
programs begins Wednesday, November 1. You may
register in person at the Information Desk or by
calling 516-766-2360, x4 if there is no fee.
Thank You Plaques For Our Veterans (Grades 6-12)
Thursday, November 2 // 7-8pm
Make a one-of-a-kind Thank You Plaque that will be
donated to a veteran who has served our country.
Build A Mosaic City (Grades 6-12)
Monday, November 6 // 7-8pm
Use mosaic pieces to craft your own city over a glass
picture frame. Paint, gems, and glue are mixed in for
an even greater effect!
‘Tween Scene:
Mason Jar Craft
Thursday, November 9 // 7-8pm
Be creative and decoupage a mason jar.
South African Malva Pudding (Grades 6-12)
Monday, November 13 // 7-8pm
Join us as we learn how to make a traditional South
African pudding. A B.O.B. program.
‘Tween Scene:
Turkey Book Craft
Thursday, November 16 // 4:30-5:30pm
Make a turkey using a recycled book.
‘Tween Scene:
Let’s Make Pumpkin Bread
Monday, November 20 // 7-8pm
Learn how to make pumpkin loaf from scratch. Measure,
mix, and bake for a delicious holiday specialty.
Financial Aid For College
Monday, November 27 // 7-8:30pm
Jan and Tony Esposito will teach you what you need to
know to successfully navigate the road to higher
education. They will discuss the difference between the
SAT and the ACT and share with you the proven techniques
and strategies they have used to help hundreds of
families send their children to the colleg of their
choice without going broke.
‘Tween Scene:
Glitter Ring Dish
Monday, December 4 // 7-8pm
Decorate a glass dish with glitter and glue. Makes a
great gift for the holidays.
Special Needs Music For Everyone (Grades 4-High
School) (Off-Site Program)
Thursday, December 7 // 7-8:30pm
Music For Everyone is a music performance and
appreciation program focusing on all ages, skill levels,
and backgrounds in a fun, hands on, and supportive
environment. Caregiver must be present. Program will
be held at RVC Music Academy, 202 Merrick Road,
Rockville Centre. 516-442-5357.
‘Tween Scene:
Cooked To Perfection (Off-Site Program)
Monday, December 11 // 5-6:30pm //
Fee: $15
B.O.B. celebrations continue with our tweens creating a
delicious 3-course South African meal from scratch.
Program will be held at Cooked To Perfection, 49 Main
Street, East Rockaway. 516-812-6551. A B.O.B.
program.
‘Tween Scene:
Star Wars Science
Monday, December 18 // 7-8pm
Learn about the ways Star Wars uses simple science to
make special effects, like galaxy slime seen in the
films and make some to take home!
Sticker Art & Pizza (Grades 6-12)
Wednesday, December 27 // 1-3pm
Create a colorful collaboration, one sticker at a time.
Pizza and drinks will be served!
‘Tween Scene:
Candy Bingo
Friday, December 29 // 2:30-3:30pm
Listen closely, mark your card, get five in a row and
call out Bingo! Win your favorite candies!
Online
Homework Help
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CREATE A TUTOR.COM LIVE HOMEWORK HELP USER
ACCOUNT WITH THEIR LIBRARY BARCODE NUMBER AS
THEIR USERNAME AND A PASSWORD THEY CHOOSE
THEMSELVES.
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THEIR BARCODE NUMBER INSTEAD. IF YOU ARE
HAVING ISSUES, PLEASE ADVISE LIBRARY STAFF.
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In Library --
At Home
Live help is available from real tutors daily from 2:00 -
10:00PM (some holidays excluded). Users can receive
assistance with careers, job searches, writing résumés and
cover letters. Help with citizenship exams, school subjects
from GED prep to introductory college courses is also
available. SkillsCenter Resource Library is open 24/7. In
English and Spanish.
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At Home
Live help is available from real tutors daily from 2:00 -
10:00PM (some holidays excluded). Students in grades K-12,
introductory college students and adults can receive help
with math, science, social studies, English and writing.
Also provides résumé and cover letter assistance and
proofreading. Available in English and Spanish.
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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.
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.
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