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Welcome to the Teens & Tweens Department!
Starting June 1, we are welcoming 6th graders into our new Teens & Tweens Department!
We have a program for tweens and teens to get acquainted with the department, learn about the library, and receive community service credit for attending! This includes exploring Teen & Tween spaces in the library, programming (community service and “just for fun”), reading challenges, volunteering, and more. We’ll also be asking the Teens & Tweens what they’d like to see us offer.
This class is designed for incoming 6th and 7th Graders, but all who are going into Grades 6 – 12 in the fall are welcome.
There are 3 options:
Sunday, June 1, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon. Click here to register.
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Click here to register.
Monday, June 30, 2025, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Click here to register.
Questions? Email teens@emmaclark.org
Teen Summer Reading – Log those books!
Teens share your love of reading and win awesome PRIZES! (For those entering Grades 7 – 12 in September)
It’s easy to join. Here are step-by-step instructions:
- Click here to register. Registration is ongoing, so no worries if you don’t get a chance to register immediately. The program ends on August 18.
- Read any book you’d like – printed books, eBooks, and even audiobooks!
- Log each book in Beanstack, and write a quick “30-Character or More Review” of what you’ve read.
- For each book review, get an eTicket and enter a raffle for one of our fabulous gift baskets! Raffle tickets can be entered into the system for any of the prizes that you choose.
- At the end of the Summer Reading Challenge (August 18, 2024) we will contact the raffle winners!
NOTE: If you already have an Individual Account with Beanstack from last year (your own account, not your family’s Kids Summer Reading account), all you need to do is log into your individual account and update your info to register! If you were in the Kids Summer Reading Challenge last year, you must create a new, individual account (separate from your family’s account) to participate in the Teen Summer Reading Challenge.
Register by June 30 and enter to win one of our special early registration raffles:
- 2 free tickets to Adventureland Amusement Park
- 2 free tickets to The Adventure Park
- Gift certificate for a 2-hour rental of 2 kayaks through Paumanok Tours
And of course we have our regular raffle baskets! Click here for Frequently Asked Questions AND a listing of the raffle prizes!
How old do I have to be to join the Teen Summer Reading Challenge?
The Teen Summer Reading Challenge accepts participants based on their grade, not age. The Challenge is for anyone entering grades 7-12; so long as you will be in Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 in the fall of 2024, you are welcome to join the Challenge! Teenagers who have graduated 12th grade cannot join the Teen Summer Reading Challenge, but are welcome to register for any Adult programs offered over the summer!
Emma Clark Library would also like to thank the following businesses that support the Library and our community by donating gift cards and merchandise for Kids and Teens Summer Reading raffle prizes:
- Adventureland Amusement Park
- The Adventure Park of Long Island
- Applebee’s
- The Argyle Theatre
- Ben’s Garden
- The Bench
- Chico’s Tex Mex
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- College 101 Resource Center
- Crazy Beans
- D.J.’s Clam Shack
- Domo Sushi
- Druthers Coffee
- Embody Massage & Wellness
- Evolve Bank & Trust Mortgage – Janice Schweiger
- Faith Czarnecki at Travelista Travels
- John Braile Photography
- Kumon Learning Center
- Level Up Kitchen Library Cafe
- Long Island Explorium
- The Long Island Museum
- Luigi’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
- North Shore Properties Realty – Gina Lollo
- O Sole Mio Ristorante Pizzeria
- Panera Bread
- Paumanok Tours
- Port Jeff Bowl
- Port Jefferson Cinemas
- Port Jefferson Photography Club
- The Rinx
- Rolling Pin Bakery
- Setauket Gourmet Delicatessen & Caterers
- Silver Stars Gymnastics
- Sonic
- S.N. and Kamal Sridhar
- Splish Splash Water Park
- Staller Center for the Arts
- Stony Brook Pizza
- Súp Vietnamese Phở & Grill
- Urban Air
- Via Pizza
- Xplore Family Fun Center
Emma Clark employees, trustees, and members of their household are not eligible to enter contests/raffles.
Any other questions? Email teens@emmaclark.org
Teen Winter Reading – Not too late!
For those in Grades 7 – 12, join our Teen Winter Reading Challenge! It runs from Monday, January 13 – Sunday, March 2.
We have 3 awesome reasons to join:
– Read any books you want!
– Enter to win tickets to the Rinx Ice Skating and YA Books!
– You may “double log” your reading…enter the same book for both Winter Reading and the Teen 100 Books Challenge and earn credit for both challenges!
Click here to register. Registration is ongoing. There is also an app (Beanstack Tracker).
- Fill in the required information, and select “Teen Winter Reading Challenge 2025.”
- Log each book in Beanstack, and write a quick “30-Character or More Review” of what you’ve read.
- For each book review, you will instantly earn a raffle ticket, which you can then enter into the raffle of your choosing (including tickets to The Rinx Ice Skating)! The more you read and review, the better your chances! We will contact the raffle winners after March 2, 2025 when the Winter Reading Challenge has ended.
Winter Reading Challenge FAQs:
What can I read for the Teen Winter Reading Challenge?
Read any book you want – paper books, eBooks, even audiobooks count! If you’d like suggestions, check out the book recommendations in Beanstack, the Booklists on the Emma Clark Teen Page or email your Teen Services Librarian, Emily Ostrander, at emily@emmaclark.org.
How do I earn Raffle Tickets?
It’s simple. All you need to do is write a very brief review of the book you’ve read and enter it into Beanstack. Enter the books you’ve read one at a time into the reading log, and click “yes” when prompted to write a review. Reviews must be at least 30 characters long (which is really only a few words) to earn a raffle ticket. Completed reviews instantly earn raffle tickets which you can then enter into the raffle of your choice (including The Rinx Ice Skating). All raffles are drawn at the end of the challenge. Tickets are accepted up until 11:59pm March 2, 2025. Raffle winners will be alerted the week of March 3.
What’s an “Activity” in Beanstack, and why would I log it?
An activity is anything you do this winter. Logged activities do not earn more raffle tickets, but can be looked back on, just like a digital journal!
What are these “Badges” I’m earning when I write reviews?
Badges are just colorful, virtual stickers you earn for every review you write, in addition to raffle tickets. They are a fun way to keep track of all your hard work!
I want to register for the Teen 100 Books Challenge, in addition to the Teen Winter Reading Challenge. How do I do that?
When you register for the Teen Winter Reading Challenge, you should be prompted to also register for the Teen 100-Book Challenge. If you were not prompted, simply log out, and visit the Beanstack homepage, https://emmaclark.beanstack.org/reader365. Select the Teen 100 Books Challenge from the challenges listed, and follow the registration steps.
How do I “double log” books for both the Teen Winter Reading Challenge and the Teen 100-Books Challenge?
Once you are registered for both the Teen Winter Reading Challenge and the Teen 100 Books Challenge, any time you log a book and write a review, the book will automatically be logged in both challenges. You don’t need to take any extra steps to reap the benefits of both challenges!
Questions? Email teens@emmaclark.org or call 631.941.4080.
Emma Clark employees, trustees, and members of their household are not eligible to enter raffles.
***A big thank you to The Rinx for their continued support with a donation of tickets for our Kids & Teen Winter Reading raffle prizes.
Food Drive, June 1 – August 16
An annual summer tradition, Emma Clark Library is collecting nonperishable food items from June 1 – August 16. Food pantries often see bare shelves during the summer and need help with restocking items for those who are food insecure. Library teen & tween volunteers will be distributing the items to various local food pantries and nonprofit organizations throughout the community.
A donation table will be located in the Library lobby to the left of the Circulation Desk, and all are welcome to donate during Library hours. Some suggestions for food items include cereal, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, rice, beans, tuna fish, juice, gum, snacks (pretzels, granola bars, trail mix, cookies), pasta, and pasta sauce.
If you have any questions about the Food Drive or would like to become a teen/tween volunteer, you may contact teens@emmaclark.org.
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