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Our Teen Services staff has created a summer of fun! With art, cooking, trivia, and gardening, we've made it unlikely that you'll hear the dread phrase "I'm bored".
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It's Independence Day Weekend!
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It snuck up on us, too (we were still writing May 2020 two weeks ago)! In honor of the holiday, the
Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4
, with no curbside services available. We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday!
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What's the Teen Room Reading?
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Whether you're getting an early start on your summer assignments, or you're aiming to get points for our summer reading program, you may find yourself not sure what to read next. So we turned to the experts: our Teen Room staff! Take a look at what they recommend this month:
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At first glance, it may not look like a typical Teen Room summer. But! Our Summer 2020 is full of programs you love with brand new spins. Take a look at what's in store starting Monday, July 6!
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Every week, we'll be offering Grab and Go Kits! Each kit will come with instructions for participating in that week's activity, and can be picked up during Curbside Pickup hours on Saturdays, with the exception of the first week.
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Enjoy a weekly art activity, hosted by
Marie
. Our first kit will be available during Curbside hours on Monday, July 6--after that, kits will be available to pick up on Saturdays from 9-5.
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Adrianna
has created a summer of tasty treats! Each of her kits will include all of the non-perishable ingredients you'll need for that week's recipe. The first kit will be available on Tuesday, July 7 during Curbside hours--after that, they'll be ready for pickup on Saturdays from 9-5.
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Marie
is taking over
Instagram Live
every
Wednesday
, for one of her trademark entertaining book talks: you'll find your summer reading list watching her! Join her on
Wednesdays at 4pm
on Instagram. And if you can't watch live, all of her book talks are saved on our IGTV page.
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James
is here for all Ossining gamers! He's talking all things Magic the Gathering on
Instagram Live
on
Thursdays at 4pm
; if your teen misses out, his tips and tricks are archived on our IGTV page.
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We're thrilled to be launching our
English Conversation Group for Teens on Thursday, July 16
. Held over Zoom, this group will be hosted weekly at
11am
. For more details,
email the Teen Room
.
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Our Friday Evening Book Group will be discussing two timely, topical, and downright excellent books on Zoom. Join us on
Friday July 24
to discuss Jerry Craft's award-winning
New Kid
,
AMD's Summer Read,
and on
Friday, August 14
, to discuss the OHS Summer Read,
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and Yo
u
by Ibram X. Kendi and Jayson Reynolds.
For more details, email the Teen Room
.
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It's a weekly Trivia challenge, hosted by Louis! He'll be using Kahoot to present trivia every Saturday on Zoom. How does your knowledge stack up? To learn more,
send us an email
.
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We are so excited to host this exciting and outdoor program presented by
The Greenburgh Nature Center
. Meeting on
Wednesdays and Fridays at 1pm beginning August 5
, Garden Scholars will cover garden basics, care and safety guidelines, bees and pollinators, natural pest management, decomposition, and solar energy. Registration is required;
click here to register on our online calendar
.
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Have you signed up for the Village of Ossining's Youth Leadership program yet? Learn leadership skills, develop your voice, and make a difference in your community.
Click here to register
.
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Looking for a healthy, yet decadent snack this weekend? Try Adrianna's recipe for
Zucchini Pizza Bites
!
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