Library: The Musical!

Teen Center Summer Reading Program 2018 Saturday, June 16 - Friday, August 10 This Summer you don’t have to ‘Come From Away’ to get to Broadway, because Broadway is coming to Port Jeff! Don’t ‘Throw Away Your Shot’ this Summer and don’t let yourself be ‘Les Miserables’ all summer, instead get ‘Wicked’ and ‘Seize the Day’ by joining the Summer Reading Program, Library: The Musical! Starting June 16 register online. For each book you read, you will receive a raffle ticket that you may submit into a box to win one of the fabulous prize packs available from the Teen Center. For every 10 books you have logged online, you will be eligible to select a paperback book that is yours to keep. (No boxed sets, full series, textbooks, sheet music, study guides or technical manuals.) The retail price of the book may not exceed $10, limit of 4 books prizes per person, prizes may not be combined for larger priced items. You must be entering grades 6 - 12 and have your own valid Teen Port Jefferson Free Library card to sign up for programs in the Teen Department or the Summer Reading Program. In addition, you must be registered for the Summer Reading Program to attend any of the programs held at the Teen Center during the summer. Beginning June 16, stop in and sign up for the summer reading program and receive a small goodie bag. Can’t make it to the library? Have no fear, sign up online and stop in anytime the Teen Center is open and pick up your goodie bag (whiles supplies last). Be sure to ask the Teen Librarians about the Teen Center Bucket List Challenge. Port Jefferson Free Library Teen Center 150 East Main Street • Port Jefferson, NY • 11777 (631)509-5707 • portjefflibrary.org Avengers Party * Monday, June 18 2:00 PM With the release of Avengers: Infinity War, let’s celebrate all things Marvel! Join us for trivia, make some cool superhero gear & eat some super snacks! MTG Magic Monday * Monday, June 18, July 23, August 6 5:30 PM Join Khan for a Magic the Gathering commander edition tournament to have competitive fun. Retro Gaming * Tuesday, June 19 2:00 PM Join Khan for an afternoon of old school gaming. Travel through time while playing original Xbox, PS2, Gamecube and the NES classic. Munchkin Madness * Tuesday, June 19 5:30 PM Come play the always entertaining card game Munchkin while enjoying some tasty munchkins. Battle of the Books * Wednesdays, June 20 - August 8 4:00 PM Suffolk County Battle of the Books Saturday, August 11 at Stony Brook University TBA The Battle of the Books is a county wide inter-library competition among teams of teens entering grades 6-9. We will focus on 8 young adult novels throughout the summer . This is your chance to support your library, read great books and have fun with friends! Registration begins May 14. Make-It! DIY Flower Crowns Wednesday, June 20 6:30 PM Flowers are perfect for any occasion. Decorate a headpiece for yourself that is perfect for frolicking in the fields. 8-Bit Art Thursday, June 21 2:00 PM Using Perler beads, we will be making fan-favorite characters in 8 bit art. Star Wars String Art Thursday, June 21 6:30 PM In a library not that far, far away, make your favorite Star Wars characters pop out in this nifty craft. Grab the Crab Friday, June 22 2:00 PM Grab a partner, create a secret code and come play the fun team crab card game. Community Service - Eco-Teens Fridays, June 22, July 6, 27 & August 3 10:00 AM Help the library by participating in this gardening activity by weeding around the Library’s garden. Bubble Gum Scented Slime Saturday, June 23 12:00 PM DIY some sweet-smelling bubble gum slime! Super Smash Bros. Tournament * Monday, June 25 2:00 PM Join us for a friendly tournament of Super Smash Bros 4 while playing Super Smash Melee during the breaks. Nacho Average Tuesday * Tuesday, June 26 2:00 PM This afternoon is filled with stuffed nacho platters and fun card games. Black Panther Movie and Pizza * Tuesday, June 26 5:00 PM Enjoy the latest Marvel movie and pizza (and probably some garlic knots as well). 3D Design and Printing Wednesday, June 27 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 31 6:00 PM Make your own design through Tinkercad. Create a file and leave it with the librarians and they will call when your creation is ready for pickup. Finger Knitting - Butterflies Wednesday, June 27 6:30 PM Tired of those hard to use knitting sticks? Learn how to knit using only your fingers! Name that Tune Vs. the Librarians - Old School vs. New School Thursday, June 28 2:00 PM Have a showdown with the librarians about songs and random music facts. Superhero Magnets Thursday, June 28 6:30 PM Join us as we create a magnet dedicated to our superhero friends. Pokemon Card Tournament Friday, June 29 12:00 PM Join us for a Pokemon tournament featuring a pokemon themed prize! Taste Test Challenge - Chip Edition * Saturday, June 30 11:00 AM Think you know your chips? We will be blindfolding you, can you guess the flavor? Now is your chance to show off your taste test skills. Just Dance Party Monday, July 2 12:00 PM Get up and bust a move to see who has the most superior moves! A Musical and Milkshake * Monday, July 2 3:00 PM Vote for your favorite musical, and we’ll watch it and belt out the lyrics to every last song while drinking some delicious milkshakes! VRE - Virtual Reality Experience Monday, July 2 6:00 PM Join us and get the Playstation VR Experience. Learn about the virtual world around you while playing in some popular virtual reality games. Patriotic Pastry War * Tuesday, July 3 12:00 PM Make different patriotic pastry creations using a variety of fillings. This is a competition, participants will get voted off until there is a winner! Firefly Illuminary Tuesday, July 3 3:00 PM Make a glowing jar to use as a decoration for evening bbqs or to catch fireflies in. Taking it Back to the Old School - Retro Gaming * Tuesday, July 3 6:00 PM, Thursday, August 2 12:00 PM Join Khan for an afternoon of old school gaming as we travel through time while playing PS2, Gamecube and the NES classic. Abstract Painted Coaster Thursday, July 5 12:00 PM Turn a coaster into a creative piece of art using creativity and common supplies. Spa-scentials Galore Thursday, July 5 2:00 PM Spend the afternoon making various bath bombs, scrubs, and doing nail design. DIY Emoji Pin Thursday, July 5 6:00 PM Whether you feel like a thumbs up, heart or winky face display it with your own pins! Bubble Bars-An Aromatherapy Bath Experience Friday, July 6 11:00 AM Create your own bubble bars, roll out your material, add color & essential oils. Create your own bubble sheet, work with others to create a multi- colored bubble bar and then scoop into a fun and easy to use shape. Everyone will leave with at least three different types of bubble bars and recipes! Ice Cream Funday * Friday, July 6 1:00 PM Cool off with a sweet treat. Make your own ice cream creation using various toppings. 5 - Minute Dungeon Friday, July 6 3:00 PM Communication and teamwork are critical to survival as you choose your hero and battle with your friends for survival. Aromatherapy 101 Saturday, July 7 11:00 AM Blend and create your own essential oils to make scented lotions and hand scrubs that will make you feel great and smell terrific! Pre-National Video Game Day Celebration Saturday, July 7 1:00 PM Come play some of your favorite games including Super Smash, Dragon Ball Fighter Z, Fortnite and much more! Snacks will be provided. Kilwins Behind the Scenes - Fantastic Fudge * Monday, July 9 OR Tuesday, July 31 10:00 AM (Choose only 1 session) Have you ever wondered how Kilwins makes their Fudge so delicious? Meet us at Kilwins before they are open to get a behind the scenes look into how they do it. You will be able to not only sample the fudge, but take some home as well. A $5 materials fee is due upon registration. Community Service - Help with Children’s Program Mondays, July 9 11:00 AM (Main Library) Earn 1.5 hours of community service by helping the Maritime Explorium with a program for younger children. Space is very limited. Community Service Read to a Teen Volunteers Mondays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, and August 6 12:00 PM Help younger children that are emergent readers. The younger ones will come and read to you, and you will help them with their reading. You will receive 1 hour of community service per week. Peace, Love and Tie Dye Grades 4 and up- Monday, July 9 3:00 PM (Main Library) Celebrate the 60s and make some far out creations. We will supply a pair of socks to color, and feel free to bring one additional item to tie dye. Musical Mad Libs Monday, July 9 6:30 PM Join singer/songwriter Cole Fortier for an evening of fun and music. Think Mad Libs, but with songs!!! Lupo’s Space Adventure Tuesday, July 10 12:30 PM Take a wild ride in space in this new interactive game similar to Dungeons and Dragons, but in SPACE! Community Service - Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp Helpers Tuesday, July 10 2:00 PM OR 3:00 PM (Main Library) Help the Children’s Department host a fun program and help kids ‘rock out’. Please only register for one session. Ying Yang Macrame Tuesday, July 10 4:30 PM Using hemp in all the colors of the rainbow, learn the double half hitch macramé knot and make a bracelet, anklet, key fob, etc. Super Mario Terrarium Tuesday, July 10 6:00 PM Join Anique from Hardts and Flowers as you create Mario’s world filled with goombas, bricks & mushrooms in a Terrarium within a beautiful glass sphere. Eat Dirt You Worm Wednesday, July 11 12:00 PM Learn all about worms and composting while making your own wormery. This is the start of your own earth friendly compost pile. Worms included! Kalimba Thumb Piano For Grades 4-8- Wednesday, July 11 2:00 PM (Main Library) This workshop starts off with an ordinary block of wood, add some creativity, and we all end up with a musical instrument that originated in Africa over 3,000 years ago! The kalimba was the chosen instrument of traveling troubadours who would retell the history of their tribe in song. Pokemon Terrarium Wednesday, July 11 6:00 PM Catch your own Pokemon and place them inside your own Pokemon Terrarium. Anique from Hardts and Flowers will be here to assist you. Sea Art Thursday, July 12 12:00 PM You will use dough to sculpt your own ocean sea creature creation. Take home to bake or let it air dry for a fun summer beach decor for your room. Rob Scott’s Library Rocks Party * For Grades 4-8- Thursday, July 12 1:00 PM (Main Library) Play musically themed games as well as Chef Rob’s fun games. Then, make a summer parfait with pudding, fruit, whipped cream and cake. All attendees will have a chance to win a Boom box at the end of the summer. Make Your Own Garlic Knots * Thursday, July 12 3:00 PM Join Chef Rob as you make garlic knots that you will take home to bake (or ask the librarians to bake them for you). DIY Bracelet and Anklet Thursday, July 12 6:30 PM “Bling, Bling.” Shine on by making your own summertime jewelry. Community Service - Perler Bead Organizers Friday, July 13 12:00 PM Help the librarians by sorting the various colors of perler beads to use during programs. Can I Have S’more * Friday, July 13 3:00 PM Eat s’mores while hanging out with the librarians and watching a movie. Nerf Wars Friday, July 13 7:00 PM (Main Library) The library is closed, but you will be inside preparing for battle. Who will be the victor in the Teen Department’s second annual Nerf War? Rose Covered Glasses (and matching earrings) Saturday, July 14 12:00 PM Instead of rose colored glasses, we are covering shades with them. Strut your style this summer by customizing your look with matching flair. FLL Lego Robotics Camp - Sponsored by the Friends of the PJFL Monday - Thursday July 16, 17, 18, 19 & July 23, 24, 25 and 26 10:00 - 11:30 AM For Grades 4 - 8: Using Lego Mindstorms EV3 Base Sets & Software, explore the world of engineering by building complex automated control systems with sensory tools and code blocks. A registration fee of $50 for PJFL cardholders is due when signing up, check only, payable to the Friends of the PJFL. In person registration for PJFL cardholders begins June 1 in the Teen Department. All others may register in person beginning July 2 in the Teen Department. A registration fee of $100, payable by check only and made out to Friends of the PJFL, will be due upon registration for all non-PJFL card- holders. Registration fee is non-refundable. Attendance at one of the camps is a prerequisite to join the Library’s Lego Mindstorms Team (PJFL card- holders only) for the coming school year. A mandatory informational FLL Robotics League Team meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 14 at 6PM or Friday, August 17 at 10:30 AM. If you are unable to attend either session, please contact Khan or Erin in the Teen Center to make other arrangements. FLL Advanced Lego Robotics Camp - Sponsored by the Friends of the PJFL Monday - Thursday July 16, 17, 18, 19 & July 23, 24, 25 and 26 12:00 - 1:30 PM For Grades 4 - 8: Learn even more about using Lego Mindstorms EV3. A registration fee of $50 for PJFL cardholders is payable by check only please, made out to “Friends of the PJFL”. In person registration for PJFL cardholder begins June 1 in the Teen Department. All others may register in person beginning July 2 in the Teen Department. A registration fee of $100, check only, made out to Friends of the PJFL, will be due upon registration for all non-PJFL card- holders. Registration fee is non-refundable. Attendance at one of the camps is a prerequisite to join the Library’s Lego Mindstorm Team for the coming school year (PJFL cardholders only). A mandatory informational FLL Robotics League Team meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 14 at 6PM or Friday, August 17 at 10:30 AM. If you are unable to attend either session, please contact Khan or Erin in the Teen Center to make other arrangements. Playbill Totes Monday, July 16 2:30 PM Make a custom tote in the style of a broadway Playbill! Model it after your favorite musical, or make a custom design! Super Smash Bros. Tournament * Monday, July 16 5:30 PM Join us for a friendly tournament of Super Smash Bros. Magic the Gathering Draft Tuesday, July 17 2:30 PM Come learn to draft in a magic the gathering card tournament. Receive three packs, build a deck and take home what you built to play. Bubble Gum Making * Tuesday, July 17 6:00 PM Participants use simple chemistry and cooking techniques to create their own flavored bubble gum. Those with a latex allergy should NOT attend. Black Light Painting Wednesday, July 18 2:30 PM We provide the black light and the paint, you provide the creativity. Parents vs. Teens Minute to Win It * Wednesday, July 18 6:30 PM Parents, test your skills at minute tasks against your teen to be the ultimate champion! A Starbucks gift card will be awarded to the winner. Shower Steamers Thursday, July 19 2:30 PM Learn how to make your own shower steamer! Make two types of shower steamers to take home and enjoy, plus recipes, hands on fun and resources! Guitar Pick Jewelry Thursday, July 19 4:00 PM Rock out with your own guitar picks to decorate and customize. Rock Out with Homemade Instruments Thursday, July 19 6:00 PM Create your own working instruments from various common items. Instruments include, flutes, harmonicas, drums, castanets, rainmakers. Maracas and more! Pizza Panini * Friday, July 20 12:00 PM Take freshly baked herbs cheese bread and stuff it with your choice of tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, chicken and more- then grill it, cut into sticks and dip into marinara dip. Anime Club * Friday, July 20 3:00 PM Join Khan and Venus to talk about all things anime! Join the Anime Club for screenings and hanging out. Community Service - Carnival Helpers * Mandatory orientation: Friday, July 20 10:00 AM, Carnival: Saturday, July 21 11:30 AM The library needs your help with our annual carnival for younger children. You’ll run activities for the children to enjoy. Earn 6 hours of community service while helping the library. You must be able to attend the orientation, as well as be at the carnival for the entirety to earn community service. Community Service - Help with Children’s Program Monday, July 23 11:00 AM (Main Library) Earn 1.5 hours of community service by helping the Maritime Explorium with a program for younger children. Space is very limited. Luscious Lips Monday, July 23 2:30 PM Learn how to make your own lip scrub and moisturizing “Peppermint Pick Me Up” Lip Balm. Participants take home their own products and recipes. Switch It Up Monday, July 23 3:00 PM Play as a team and verse your opponent in our Switch It Up 1, 2 Switch program. Do you have what it takes to be the best “SWITCH” player? Goldfish Snack Challenge * Tuesday, July 24 2:30 PM There are so many different flavors of goldfish. Can you tell which is which? What if you are blindfolded? We will put your tastebuds to the test. Escape the Cottage - Phantom of the Library Edition Tuesday, July 24 6:00 PM The Phantom of the Library has taken over the 1812 House across the street from the Teen Center. Join us in escaping this mastermind’s rooms! Roll the Dice Grades 4 - 8: Wednesday, July 25 5:00 PM (Main Library) Chef Rob will roll the die to determine which game we play - Noodle Tag, Head It/Catch It, Crazy Wall Ball, Freeze Dance or Musical 4 Corners. Quirky Quesadillas * Wednesday, July 25 6:30 PM You pick the ingredients and Chef Rob helps you create delicious stuffed and styled quesadillas. Giant Hungry Hippos Thursday, July 26 3:00 PM (Main Library) We are taking Hungry Hungry Hippos and making it life-size! Play against the other “Hippo” teams to be the winner of this giant board game. DIY Treble Clef Jewelry Thursday, July 26 6:00 PM Don’t get bent out of shape making these serene music clefts. Snacking Around the World * Friday, July 27 2:00 PM We challenge you to try snacks from around the world and try to figure out where they are from. Harry Potter Movie and Activities * Saturday, July 28 12:00 PM Harry’s birthday is right around the corner. Do a few quick Potter inspired crafts while watching a Harry Potter movie or two. Kilwins Behind the Scenes - Chocolate Dipping Monday, July 30 10:00 AM OR 11:00 AM (Choose only 1 session) Learn how Kilwins has been making their chocolates for generations. Join us at the Port Jefferson Kilwins location to find out all about their delicious chocolates as well as what goes on behind the scenes at the store. A $5 materials fee is due upon registration. Ice Cream Making Workshop * Grades 4-8- Monday, July 30 2:00 PM (Main Library) Learn to make ice cream the old-fashioned way - by hand cranking! Then, sample the fruits of your labor. Yum! Tumbler Cups Monday, July 30 3:00 PM Customize your own tumbler cup with vinyl decals designed on our Cricut Maker! MTG Deck Building Monday, July 30 5:30 PM Create a Magic the Gathering DECK! Learn how to build a competitive magic the gathering deck for future tournaments of modern and commander. Marshmallow Catapult * Tuesday, July 31 12:30 PM Create your very own Viking Catapult to challenge your friends in a marshmallow catapult competition. Soaping: 101 Tuesday, July 31 2:30 PM his class will discuss the types of artisan soap making that exists from cold and hot processed soap to melt and pour. Watch a demonstration of melt and pour soap making and take home a sample from class. Each participant will play an active role in this soap making adventure! Space is limited. Library Lava Rock Bracelet Wednesday, August 1 12:00 PM Macrame a bracelet using these grounding stones that can balance the emotions and bring about calmness and strength. Many colors of hemp twine to choose from. These porous beads can also accept essential oils and act as tiny diffusers. Lip-Sync Battle Wednesday, August 1 2:00 PM Lip Sync against your friends in our Lip Sync Battle. Choose a song, the audience will decide your fate in who moves forward in the challenge. Twisted Stories - Improv with a Twist Wednesday, August 1, 8 6:30 PM Join Mr. PoppinTwist on a fully interactive, improvisational storytelling adventure...with balloons. There is no telling WHERE the story can go! Parent/Teen Paint Afternoon - The Musical Thursday, August 2 1:30 PM Bring your parents to the Teen Center for an afternoon of art and music! Paint works inspired by our favorite musicals like Hamilton and Wicked! Community Service - Coupons for Troops Thursday, August 2 4:00 PM Give back to troops with coupons! Cut out discounts for a better cause. Make-it! Yarn Bangle Thursday, August 2 6:30 PM Tired of those plain wooden arm bangles? Go from lifeless to lovable in our craft program designed to make these accessories cute and fashionable. Mario Kart 8 Tournament Friday, August 3 12:00 PM Join us for a friendly game of Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch. Battle it out for first place. Let the Mario races begin! Watermelon Eating Contest and Activities * Grades 4 -8- Friday, August 3 3:00 PM (Main Library) Start off having a blast playing Chef Rob Games, and then enjoy a friendly watermelon eating contest. The winner will receive an iTunes Gift Card because “The Library Rocks”! Also get a chance to win a Boom Box at the end of the summer. Dungeons and Dragons * Saturday, August 4 2:00 PM Play a Teen friendly version of Dungeons and Dragons. Please stop in to see Khan the Librarian about making a character and a tutorial on playing through this edition of DnD. Kilwins Behind the Scenes - Ice Cream Sundaes * Monday, August 6 10:00 AM OR 11:00 AM Did you know that Kilwins original recipe ice cream is made using only fresh antibiotic-free, rbST-free milk and cream from family farms and shipped only on Kilwins’ own trucks? Join us as we get to go behind the scenes at Kilwin’s and learn how they make their delicious sundaes. Please meet us at Kilwin’s located at 109D Main Street. A $5 materials fee is due upon registration. Please choose only one session. Community Service - Help with Children’s Program Monday, August 6 11:00 AM (Main Library) Earn 1.5 hours of community service by helping the Maritime Explorium with a program for younger children. Space is very limited. Learn to Play Guitar Mondays, August 6, 13, 20, 27 2:00 PM Learn fundamentals of music through the guitar. Attending all four classes is recommended for the basics of guitar and to learn to play a full song. We will provide the guitar for the lesson. Arms Tournaments Monday, August 6 3:30 PM Have you mastered the new Nintendo switch game, Arms? Who’s got the skills to be crowned champion?! Perler Designs Tuesday, August 7 12:30 PM Design your own perler bead creation. 8-Bit art at it’s best. Dragon Ball Z Tournament Tuesday, August 7 3:00 PM Come casually play some Dragon Ball Fighter Z for the Xbox One and PS4. Pokemon Card Tournament Tuesday, August 7 6:30 PM The ever so popular Pokemon card game has taken over. Join us for a Pokemon card game tournament featuring a Pokemon prize. Munchkin Madness * Wednesday, August 8 12:00 PM Come play the always entertaining card game Munchkin while enjoying some tasty munchkins. Unstable Unicorns Wednesday, August 8 3:00 PM Play one of our newest card games, “Unstable Unicorns.” Build your colorful unicorn army and battle it out for unicorn champion title. Make-it! Sharpie Rock & Seashell Art Thursday, August 9 12:00 PM Join us as we decorate beach stones and shells with Sharpie markers. Create inspirational stones, make creative designs, comic faces your choice Slime-a-palooza Thursday, August 9 2:00 PM Join us for an hour and a half of slime making. We provide the ingredients, as well as a few recipes while you supply the fun and experimentation. Each participant will go home with a few slime creations. Henna Thursday, August 9 4:00 PM Get creative by learning how to use henna as temporary body art. It is easy to apply and gorgeous with design! DIY Stickers Thursday, August 9 6:30 PM Add some personal flair by making your own stickers using our Cricut Maker machine. These accessories are limited only by your imagination. End of the Summer Appetizers & Fun * Friday, August 10 12:00 PM Enjoy delicious appetizers while playing fun games and spending time with friends to celebrate the end of a fun summer reading program. Fear Factor - Library Edition * Friday, August 10 3:00 PM Do you have what it takes for our Fear Factor Challenge? Test out our wacky and bizzare challenges to be the fearless teen of the Teen Center. Library - The Musical Final Act Lock-in * Friday, August 10 7:00 PM Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program! Come to the main library after hours and play library mini-golf and other fun games throughout the library. We’ll be celebrating until 10PM. What better way to celebrate all the fun you’ve had this summer? You must have a signed permission slip (available July 1) to be able to enter the event.

* Designates that food products used in these programs may contain allergens.