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“When in doubt, go to the library.” ― J.K. Rowling
Mattituck-Laurel Library's Teen Services offers a selection of materials and programs designed especially for teens entering 7th through 12th grade. Our teen collection offers a selection of materials written especially for teens, including fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, audiobooks, and magazines. Our Teen Lounge provides comfortable seating for hanging out with friends or studying after school. Special teen-only programming is facilitated by our Teen Services Librarian, Sara Colichio. Sara may be reached at (631) 298-4134, ext 103, and via email at sara.colichio@mattlibrary.org. Some of our most popular teen services include:
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SAT Prep
Saturdays: 9/29, 10/6, 10/13 and 10/20 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at Mattituck-Laurel Library, OR
Saturdays: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 and 11/17 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
This course teaches skills and strategies to help raise your score on the S.A.T. exam! There is a $110 pre-paid fee required at registration.
TAB Meetings
Fridays, September 14, October 5 and November 2 • 4:00 pm
Make a difference at your library and in your community by attending our Teen Advisory Board Meetings! Food and beverages will be provided. Share ideas for programming, transforming our Teen Lounge and book and/or author recommendations. Community service hours can be provided upon request.
Introduction to TinkerCAD
Wednesday, September 26 • 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Jonathan Greene will teach you how to make your ideas come to life using TinkerCAD, a web-based program for 3D printing! Patrons will create their own model using TinkerCAD and their creations will be printed and available for pick up at a later date. This course is designed for users of all skill levels.
Teen Trivia Night
Thursday, October 4 • 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Bring your brains and join us for a night of Teen Trivia fun! Prizes will be awarded to members of the winning team!
Teen Lego Creations
Wednesday, October 10 • 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Build your own Lego creation and see it displayed in the Teen Lounge when it’s completed!
Mindfulness & More
Friday, October 12 • 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Relax and rejuvenate with Michelle Vamos. Learn mindfulness practices, stress management techniques and play teamwork and skill building games. This program also includes making positive self-affirmation rocks that you can take home!
Monster Doughnuts
Wednesday, October 24 • 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The Baking Coach is back for a spooky good time! Make 4 monster doughnuts to take home with you! Eat them if you dare…
Do-It-Yourself Tote Bags!
Monday, October 29 • 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Need a new “trick-or-treat” bag or bag for school, work or library books? Come make your own, one-of-a-kind tote bag with a variety of stencils and other DIY materials.
Teen Karaoke Night
Thursday, November 1 • 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Join your friends for some karaoke fun! Rock the microphone or just sing along in the crowd. Pizza and beverages will be served.
Escape the Room Challenge
Thursdays, November 8 & 15 • 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Are you up to the challenge? Come to see if you have what it takes to figure out all the clues needed to escape the room!
Video Editing and Youtube
Wednesday, November 14 • 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Sharper Training Solutions will be teach you how to combine and edit your videos; keep the parts you want, remove what you don’t. Understand timelines, add effects, transitions and text, overlay music and sound, and much more. Create a YouTube account and upload your movie. Prerequisite – Basic computer knowledge.
Mattituck-Laurel Library is a proud "Family Place" Library