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June 22nd &
Ends August 26th
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Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for something to do this summer? Do you need community services hours for the Honor Society, CCD, or the Leos? Why not volunteer at the Somers Library? Work might include tidying or organizing the library collection, light office work, or helping get ready for an event or program. To sign up please fill out the form by clicking here.
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YA- SHARKS!!!!!! Zoom with Marine Biologist Tyler Bowling on August 4th, 4:30-5:30 pm
Tyler Bowling is the Florida Program for Shark research manager and a Ph.D. student in UF zoology. He is trying to determine the circumstances involved in shark attacks, and reaching out to people worldwide and learning about sharks' new behaviors is incredible. His thesis is heavily based around shark attacks due to his involvement with UF. New Smyrna Beach is the “shark bite capital of the world.” They see more bites than anywhere else, all within a very small geographic area (smaller than a football field). That’s weird! Join him on Zoom and learn about sharks, attacks, and bites. He has asked for questions to be submitted in advance so he can be prepared with slides to answer all those questions.
YA Glow Bottle- Ocean Themed Art Program August 11th in the library progam room.
We will be upcycling bottles to make mood lamps painted with an ocean theme. Wear appropriate painting clothes. This program is limited to 12 participants, Grades 6-12. Register online for this event.
STILL AVAILABLE!
Retro Craft for Teens: 3D Wooden Sculpture
Friday, July 1st, while supplies last.
As part of our summer reading program, Oceans of Possibilities, we offer this “pick-up, take-home” 3D Wooden Marine Animal sculpture to build and/or paint. We have three styles available: first-come, first-serve for choice of sculpture—register to pick up.
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Summer Anime Club (Grades 5 to 10)
Tuesdays starting July 5th and ending August 30th, 5 PM - 6 PM
Drop-in on Tuesdays during the summer and check out the latest Spy Family episode plus an episode of something new each week. You can be a total newbie to anime or an expert. Drop by for a show, snacks, and like-minded kids.
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Mondays 3:30-5 pm In-Person Starting in October
Teens in Grades 6-12 can join other teens who enjoy trying out new and various board games or just the old favorites. The club will meet in person in the library program room on Mondays; registration is required—Register Here or drop in to try it out. Snacks provided.
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There is NO REGISTRATION and you will find the crafts in the library vestibule on a purple cart. The Take & Makes are for teens and adults which means you can grab an extra one and craft with your favorite adult. Make something for yourself, a loved one or just stockpile them as gifts for birthdays and holidays. Don't forget to share your craft with us on Instagram #somerslibraryteenstake&make.
CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO GO TO Somers_Library_Teens @ Instagram!
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| Title | Author | Year |
| Dig. | A.S. King | 2020 |
| Poet X | Elizabeth Acevedo | 2019 |
| We Are Okay | Nina LaCour | 2018 |
| March | John Lewis, Andrew & Aydin, Nate Powell | 2017 |
| Bone Gap | Laura Ruby | 2016 |
| I'll Give You the Sun | Jandy Nelson | 2015 |
| Midwinterblood | Marcus Sedwick | 2014 |
| In Darkness | Nick Lake | 2013 |
| Where Things Come Back | John Corey Whaley | 2012 |
| Ship Breaker | Paolo Bacigalupi | 2011 |
| Going Bovine | Libba Bray | 2010 |
| Jellicoe Road | Melina Marchetta | 2009 |
| The White Darkness | Geraldine McCaughrean | 2008 |
| American Born Chinese | Gene Luen Yang | 2007 |
| Looking for Alaska | John Green | 2006 |
| How I Live Now | Meg Rosoff | 2005 |
| The First Part Last | Angela Johnson | 2004 |
| Postcards From No Man's Land | Aidan Chambers | 2003 |
| Step From Heaven | An Na | 2002 |
| Kit's Wilderness | David Almond | 2001 |
| Monster | Walter Dean | 2000 |
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COLLEGE WEBSITES
COLLEGES AND CAREERS
College Prep Checklist: a checklist and pamphlet created by the Federal Student Aid office of the U.S. Department of Education. (PDF)
Get Schooled!: A GREAT website with current events, college info, resume help, GAMES and so much more!
BigFuture by The College Board: Information on finding colleges, paying for college and exploring
careers.KnowHow2GO: A website made with teens in mind! Campus tours, college quizes, making a plan and even information on how to talk to an adult.
College Prep Checklists: Checklists for 9th-12th grade on what you need to do in each grade to prepare.
SmartScholar – a website that helps you find the perfect scholarship for you. Check it out and get some money for college!