April 2016 Programs

Dinner and a Book
Tuesday, April 5, 5:30-6:30pm
While we eat some pizza let’s sit around and talk books in this very informal book club. Bring in your favorite book to talk about, peruse some books to check out, trade books and play a few book games. BPY507

Teen Writing Workshop
Wednesdays, April 6 and 13, 6-7pm
Do you have a story to tell? Want to learn how to tell it in a fun and interesting way? Join us for a creative writing workshop that will focus on the major elements of storytelling, including character, conflict, dialogue, plot, and setting. BPY209
National Library Week
Sunday, April 10-Saturday, April 16, 2016
National Library Week will be observed April 10-16, 2016 with the theme, "Libraries Transform." Come in and try your hand at the Young Adult Raffle. Celebrate National Library Week with Love a Lonely Book and other programs.
Love a Lonely Book
Save a Lonely Book from the horrible fate of being discarded. Check it out this month! Choose a Lonely Book and tell us why you Love it and put in a separate raffle for an I-Tunes gift card.

Geek Out… Popup Cards
Wednesday, April 13, 4-5pm
We’ll be learning how to design a pop card during National Library Week. We’ll supply all the materials we need you to bring your creativity. BPY500

Teen Speak: National Library Week

Friday, April 15, 4-5pm
We’ll celebrate the Library with books, games, trivia and refreshments. Please register and they’ll be surprises. BPY202

Authors Unlimited

Saturday, April 16
St. Joseph College, Patchogue
This free event is brought to you by the public libraries of Suffolk County and St. Joseph’s College. The mission of Authors Unlimited is to celebrate reading by connecting teens and authors. Teens in grades 6-12 have the opportunity to apply to become an Authors Unlimited volunteer. As a volunteer, you will be paired with an author and will stay with that author throughout the day.

Minecraft             
Friday, April 29, 4-6pm
We’ve combined the Teens and Tweens Minecraft! Come in and play a few games, challenge yourself, challenge your friends or work on the challenge we give you. We’ll have surprises and refreshments! BPY205