College Support for Students with Learning Differences or ADHD

Join Rana Slosberg of Slosberg College Solutions on June 14 from 7:00-8:00 for this free program for high school students and their parents, covering the following topics: College as compared to high school Should a student disclose LD or ADHD at college? Descriptions of support available at college How to learn what support a particular college offers Sign ups are required. Visit the program calendar at www.bernardslibrary.org or call us at 908-204-3031 ext. 5 to register!

Program Today!

Stop in to the library after school from 3:00-4:00 PM today for some Wii, PS3 and snacks!

Paper Cranes for Japan

Come out to the library today anytime from 3:00-9:00PM and you can help Japan by making paper cranes! In response to the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, the Seattle based organization Students Rebuild has partnered with the Bezos Family Foundation to donate $2 for every crane received to Architecture for Humanity's reconstruction efforts in Japan. The cranes will be used in an art installation as a symbolic gift to Japan. An origami teacher will be on hand at 3:00 PM to teach those present how to make the cranes and staff, and volunteers will pass on the instructions for anyone who drops in later. Come at any time and make cranes for as long or as short as you want!

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

TAB will meet tomorrow night 11/10 from 7:00-8:00 PM. We'll be making holiday cards to send to the troops and planning our project for next month! If you need volunteer hours for school this is a good way to get started on your hours!

Accepted: Getting Into Your First Choice School

This Wednesday 10/20 from 7:00-8:00 PM we'll be hosting a college prep program here at the library! Join a Kaplan expert for this free 1-hour workshop designed to show students and parents what college admissions officers expect from applicants’ high school experiences. Topics covered include a variety of admissions policies and the key factors used by admissions officers when making admissions decisions.

Sign up now!

Summer Opportunities in the Community

Are you looking for something to do this summer? Check out the bulletin board in the YA area for ideas! We have information from local organizations and colleges about class and camps geared towards teens. Come in today to find out more!

Volunteer this summer!

We're looking for students in grades 9-12 to help sign kids and their families up for summer reading! You need to be available between June 22 and July 6 and would work for 1-2 hours. We will be holding a mandatory training meeting on June 16 from 3:30-4:00. If you would like to help but cannot attend the meeting we can schedule a seperate time for you to come in for some training. Email kolivari@bernards.org if you are interested!

Students going into grades 7 and up are also needed all summer to help with shelving in the teen area and other tasks in the library. Stop by the reference desk any time to fill out an application if you are interested!

Beginner Knitting Class!

In two weeks we'll be offering the first of two knitting classes for teens! Join Sammi Sherwin for a free 2-part program on knitting basics. You'll receive a kit with all the materials needed to knit a scarf. Ms. Sherwin will teach you how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off- everything you need to know to make a scarf! Classes will be April 28 and May 12 from 7:00-8:30 PM. Registration is required so email me at kolivari@bernards.org or sign up by visiting our program calendar at http://www.bernardslibrary.org/.

TAB Meeting Cancelled Tonight 2/10

The TAB meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to the weather. Enjoy the snow day!

Teen Book Club next Wednesday 1/20!

Just wanted to give you heads up that next Wednesday 1/20 from 7-8pm we'll meet to discuss the book The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. If you haven't read the book you can pick up a copy in the YA area at the library. If you don't have a chance to read it but are interested in participating in the book club feel free to come anyway! We'll discuss other books you've enjoyed or hated recently and we'll pick out a few books to read for upcoming meetings. Hope to see you there!

Program Reminder: Creative Writing Workshop!

Next week we'll be having a Creative Writing Workshop on Wednesday 11/18 from 7-8:30. Have a great idea for a story or poem? Writing instructor Steve Andriolo will help you transform your ideas into well crafted poems and short stories. He is the same instructor that did the workshop this summer but the activities will be different so if you attended that one you can still come to this one as well! You need to register for it so email me at kolivari@bernards.org or register on our website if you'd like to come!