Hi! I’m your new teen librarian, Yuliya! It’s good to be here. If you have any questions about our upcoming programs or volunteering opportunities, please e-mail me at yuliya.abova@newmilford.bccls.org or call me 201-262-1221.
VOLUNTEERING FOR TEENS
If you need volunteer hours for your school or other organization, feel free to reach out – we can use your help! Volunteering is open to students in grades 8-12.
If you have previously signed up to volunteer with Ms. Shannon, you are still on our mailing list. If you haven’t, please fill out our volunteer application form here to let us know about you and get on our mailing list.
We will be holding 2 volunteer orientation sessions this fall: September 23 at 5:30pm (sign up here) and September 25 at 4pm (sign up here). You will get volunteer hours for this and we will have snacks. If you haven’t attended an orientation before, please plan on coming to one of these.
SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS
New Middle Schoolers Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, September 2 3:30-4:30pm
Program for incoming 6th-graders to mingle and meet fellow new middle-schoolers. Hang out, have some ice cream, and play bingo.
Board Game Night
Wednesday, September 9 5:30-6:30pm
Join us for an evening of board games and hanging out.
Bag Charms
Wednesday, September 16 3:30-4:30pm
Join us to make bag charms out of perler beads! We will have several different designs or you can feel free to bring one with you.
Navigating College Admissions This Fall (Virtual Program)
Wednesday, September 16 7:30-8:30pm
Program for High School students and their families on logistics, new trends, and expectations in college admissions.
Resin Bookmarks
Wednesday, September 30 5:30-7pm
Join us to make resin bookmarks With Brooke from The Creative Pour. All supplies provided.
OCTOBER PROGRAMS
Maker Monday: Fall Recycled Magazine Art
Monday, October 5 4:30-5:30pm
For our first monthly Maker Monday, we will be creating fall-themed one-of-a-kind recycled magazine art. All supplies provided.
Fall Art Class
Wednesday, October 12 5:30-7pm
Join local artist, Edith Gioseffi, to make beautiful fall- and Halloween-inspired art. All supplies provided.
First Chapter Friday
Friday, October 16 4-4:45pm
Join us for a new book club, where we read the first chapter (or two) of several books and you can check out one you liked the best. Please bring your library card (or your genesis account)
Needle Felting: Bats!
Wednesday, October 21 4:30-6pm
Get into the spirit of the spooky season with needle felting an adorable little bat with Christine from The Woolly Pets! All supplies provided.
Navigating College Admissions This Fall (Virtual Program)
Wednesday, October 21 7:30-8:30pm
Program for High School students and their families on logistics, new trends, and expectations in college admissions.
Ghosts in a Jar
Wednesday, October 28 5:30-6:30pm
Halloween is the best, so we continue to celebrate it with making cute (or terrifying) ghosts in a jar. All supplies provided.