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Become a Friend of Teen Scene! The Teen Scene Department has its very own Facebook page! Find out all the latest on upcoming programs, contests, book news, new video games, and more. Just log onto your Facebook page and Like the Farmingdale Library Teens page today!

 

 

 

 

Hot New Books For March

Check out a complete listing here! 

 

Upcoming Teen Programs

Guitar Hero
Friday, March 9

Time: 3:00pm
Online Registration Date: 2/24

Celebrate Teen Tech Week by playing this popular game. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

 

Hunger Games
Saturday, March 17

Time: 2:00pm
Gr. 6-12
Online Registration Date: 3/3
Get ready for the premiere of the movie adaptation of this popular book. We’ll have games, trivia, and more! Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

SAT Class
Tuesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1

Time: 6:45pm
Gr. 10-12
Fee: $80.00 per person
In Person Registration Date: 3/2
Learn how to study for the SAT’s with this course taught by certified teachers. Three weeks will center on the verbal portion of the test, while the other three weeks will center on the math portion. Students must purchase the McGraw Hill SAT I 2012 edition book before attending the course. Please bring a calculator. Checks only, payable to Melissa Bielawski. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Wire Sculpture
Monday, April 9

Time: 2:00pm
Gr. 6-12
Online Registration Date: 3/26
Create a wire and wooden blocks sculpture with Joanne Manning. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Fear Factor: Food Edition
Friday, April 13

Time: 2:00pm
Gr. 6-12
Online Registration Date: 3/30
Test your taste buds in our version of the popular television show. What are you willing to eat? Try a food, get points. The person with the highest point value wins a prize! Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Magnetic Poetry
Tuesday, April 24

Time: 7:00pm
Gr. 6-12
Online Registration Date: 4/10
Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own poetry using magnetic sheets. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Just Dance
Tuesday, May 1

Time: 7:00pm
Gr. 6-12
Online Registration Date: 4/17
Celebrate National Dance Day by playing the popular Wii game “Just Dance.” Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Calling All Gamers!

Did you know that the Farmingdale Public Library has a Video Game collection? We do! Games include Wii, Playstation, and Xbox.

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Need Help with Your Homework?

 

Do you have questions about Algebra or other topics?  Just log on to Tutor.com and you can connect one on one with a real, live tutor. Get answers to questions on topics as varied as Math, Science, Social Studies and English!  You'll get your answer fast and accurately. Tutor.com is available for users from Kindergarten through College Introductory classes.

 

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Are You Looking for Something Good to Read?

Book Fanatics of Farmingdale (BFF)

Looking for a good book? Read everything your favorite author has written and want to read more? Look no further! We have created a virtual reader's advisory service just for you called Book Fanatics of Farmingdale (BFF). Just fill out a form and a staff member will respond via email within 72 hours. Never be without something to read again!

 

 

 iTunes for Young Adults

Bring your iPod to the library and download one of your favorite audio books! Enjoy listening whenever and wherever you want. Just come to the Reference Desk with your iPod and ask a Librarian for more information. 

YA titles include:

 

The Alchemyst: Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

Lightning Thief by Rick Riordin

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer


Newsletter

Teen  Newsletter

Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events &

Registrations

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February 22

Winter Walk-In Craft: 10:00am

Career Connections: 10:00am

Pilates: 7:00pm

Poetry Group: 7:00pm

Frogs and Bug Show: 7:00pm

Candyland Creations: 7:00pm

 

February 23

Magnets: May the Force Be With You: 2:00pm

Japanese Braiding: 3:00pm

Aerobics: 7:00pm

The Magic and Comedy of Jim McClenahan: 7:00pm

 

February 24

Registration: Guitar Hero

 

Jump for Joy: 10:30am

Fairy Tale & Folktale Bingo: 2:00pm

 

February 25

Knitting: 2:00pm

Guitar Hero: 2:00pm

 

February 27

AARP Tax Assistance: 9:30am

Parent Child Workshop: 10:30am

Short Story Group: 10:30am

All Ages Defensive Driving: 6:00pm

What's Cooking at My Fun Place: 7:00pm

 

February 28

Grandparent Time: 10:30am

Tai Chi: 11:00am

Farmingdale Library Cinema: 1:00pm, 6:30pm

Jedi Training Camp: 7:00pm

 

February 29

Teddy Bear Tea: 4:00pm

All Ages Defensive Driving: 6:00pm

Farmingdale Creative Writing Group: 7:00pm

Spirit Communications Lecture & Spot Readings by Josephine Ghiringhelli: 7:00pm

Animal Fun: 7:00pm

 

March 1

Registration: Mah Jongg

Registration: Meal Planning for People with Diabetes

Registration: Get Organized Now

Registration: Medication Management

Registration: Cake Decorating

Registration: Ready or Not, Spring is Here!

Registration: Wills and Trusts

Registration: How to Sell Your Gold and Silver

Registration: Remodeling Today

Registration: Martial Arts

 

Toddler Time: 10:00am

ABC and Me: 1:30pm

Family Movie Night: 6:30pm

 

March 2

Registration: Traditional Karate

 Storytime & Demonstration

Registration: Vroom, Vroom

Registration: What's Cooking at My Fun Place

 

March 3

Registration: Hunger Games

 

March 5

Parent Child Workshop: 10:30am

Short Stories Group: 10:30am

What's Cooking at My Fun Place: 7:00pm

 

March 6

Grandparent Time: 10:30am

Tai Chi: 11:00am

Martial Arts: 4:15pm

Farmingdale Library Cinema: 1:00pm, 6:30pm

 

March 7

Stranger Smarts: 10:30am

Poetry Group: 7:00pm

 

March 8

Toddler Time: 10:00am

ABC and Me: 1:30pm

Pirates and Princesses: 7:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

  
Farmingdale Public Library  (Directions)
116 Merritts Road
Farmingdale NY 11735
516-249-9090

Library Hours: (Holiday Hours)
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9:00am-9:00pm
Wed: 10:00am-9:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat. 9:00am-5:00pm (Sept.-June)     9:00am-1:00pm (July-August)
Sun. 1:00pm-5:00pm (September-May)
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