Teens

New Books!

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Teen News

Teen Fall Learning Program

October 1st -October 31st

For Teens in grades 7 – 12

Registration begins October 1st!!! Register at gfjlibraryny09.readsquared.com or pick up a paper packet at the adult information desk. This program is designed for teens in grades 7th – 12th to encourage life-long reading habits. Read 10 books by November 1st and you will be entered into a raffle for a Barnes and Noble Gift Card! Keep checking for more fall fun.

No Registration Required Events

Teen Digital Escape Room: Library Detective the Musical: “Wicked” Good Time – Available on October 19th

Teen Take and Make – Dead Flower Pot

Pick up your supplies at the library’s teen area!

For Teens in grades 7 – 12!
Sign up today!

Interested teens can register for a two (2) box subscription with a box coming every two months. Inside the book box will be a library book selected by the teen librarian and other goodies! The goodies are for you to keep, the book and the box are returned. At the end of your subscription you can reapply for another subscription. There may be time between subscriptions depending on demand for the program. Any questions can be emailed to en.roman@4cls.org. This program is free, but teens and/or parents must have a valid Four County Library card. (If necessary, priority will be given to patrons with George F. Johnson Memorial Library cards.)

How to Apply:

1. You must be 12 to 18 years old.
2. Email teen librarian Kenneth Roman at en.roman@4cls.org with your interest in the Teen Book Box Program.
3. You will be emailed an application asking for information about your reading preferences.
4. Once accepted, the librarian will let you know when your first box is ready to pick up!

Follow this link to sign up for updates on the teen book Box Program:

https://forms.gle/XfgNB8weWXiqP7B3A

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Volunteer?

Interested in volunteering @ the GFJ Library?

If you’re interested in volunteering, check with Kenneth for information. (Contact Kenneth at en.roman@4cls.org.) Teens are welcome to volunteer during our summer programs.

Volunteer Activities Include:

• Sort books in circulation area.
• Shelve books in Adult, Young Adult and Children’s departments.
• Shelf reading, straightening, and shifting of books.
• Help prepare for story time crafts and other activities.
• Set up or take down chairs in meeting room for programs.

By Volunteering:

• You can have an opportunity to learn and practice a variety of job-related skills.
  
• You will have an opportunity to meet new people.
• You can get volunteer experience for college, scholarship and job applications and recommendations by your supervisor.
• You have access to the staff room. (Free food!)

Teen Department

Meet your YA Librarian!

Kenneth Roman

• Graduate of Syracuse University with a Masters in Library and Information Science/School Media Specialist
• Graduate of Binghamton University Bachelor’s in History and English
• Favorite Book Series: Harry Potter
• Interests: Folk and Fairy Tales, Mythology, Musical Theater

What’s Your Librarian Reading?

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Check out our Teen Resources page!

Young Adult Department Mission Statement

The mission of the George F. Johnson Memorial Library Young Adult/Teen Department is to give teens access to resources and programs that will allow them to explore, discover, and understand themselves and their unique interests, as well as to develop skills in literacy, leadership, STEAM, and digital and social citizenship.

Questions? Contact the YA librarian at en.roman@4cls.org.

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