Teens
Teen Summer Reading Challenge |
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Teens - Log your reading here!
June 26 - August 20 Sponsors: The Friends of Abington Township Public Library, All Wrapped Up, Applebee’s, Castlewood Dairy Queen, Corner Bakery Cafe, Jules Thin Crust, Lee’s Hoagie House, Philly Pretzel Factory, Velvet Sky Bakery & Cafe, YoFresh Yogurt Café YOU COULD WIN gift cards, free food, and more! YOU CAN READ... books, audiobooks, manga, e-books, magazines, graphic novels. EVERY WEEK... LOG YOUR READING ONLINE GRAND PRIZE A Kindle Fire HD Tablet JOIN THE CHALLENGE TODAY!
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Mapping for Humanity – JUST FOR GIRLS
For girls ages 12-18 Girls will learn how satellite images, collected by various agencies around the world, can help humanity. Platforms like OpenStreetMap and Tomnod offer an opportunity for volunteers to contribute to critical international missions and disaster relief efforts. Note: Free account with Tomnod and OpenStreetMap required. Please bring your own laptop if possible. Limited library laptops will be available. Presented by TechGirlz. Please sign up at the Information Desk (215-885-5180, ext. 13) or online here. Share with friends: College Essay Boot Camp - JUST FOR TEENS
Attention High School SOPHOMORES & Juniors! This power program will boost your resume and college application essay writing skills. Presented by Linda George, Professional Writing Coach, Award-Winning Writer Register at the Information Desk, by phone 215-885-5180 x13, email LCummings@mclinc.org or online here. Share with friends: Surviving the College Application Process - JUST FOR PARENTS
Want to offer some ideas to help your child through the college application process? Discover tips for writing a resume, as well pointers for creating concise, original, and insightful essays that impress admission counselors. Instructor: Linda George, Professional Writing Coach, Award-Winning Writer Register at the Information Desk, by phone 215-885-5180 x13, email LCummings@mclinc.org or online. Share with friends: Designing Mobile Apps
Wednesday, Aug. 16 Do you have an idea to change the world? Is there an app you would love to see created? Work in teams to design a mobile app. You’ll develop an idea and create a working prototype on an iPad. No technical skills are required. Register online here, at the Information Desk, (215-885-5180 x13) or email LCummings@mclinc.org. Share with friends: Free Practice Exams - ACT and SAT
SAT Test Administered by the Princeton Review This test is being proctored like an actual test except your score won’t go on record. Students will be emailed their score report within five business days and will receive a score report consultation from The Princeton Review to better understand their results. On the exam day, arrive by 9:45am. Bring two sharpened #2 pencils and a calculator. Register now for ACT and Aug. 18 for SAT. Share with friends: Light Painting Photography
Take long-exposure photos using a smartphone, tablet or camera and lights of all kinds. No photography experience necessary. Bring your own device and lights or use the library’s equipment. Registration begins July 26. Share with friends:
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Wednesday, July 26, 1:30-4 p.m.
ACT Test
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Teen Creative Writing Club
JOIN AB-TAB
Starts again in September.
Would you like to volunteer at the library? The Teen Advisory Board (AB-TAB) is a group of teens who participate in and influence the functioning of the library, especially for teen programming and library materials. AB-TAB is a forum to have your opinions and suggestions heard, expand your leadership skills, and earn volunteer service hours. Getting involved in AB-TAB looks great on college applications and job resumes.
Service hours are awarded.
Apply online.
Abington and Roslyn READS! IS FULL
TEENS
Volunteer this summer and earn service learning hours. We need teens in grades 7-12 to read with children one hour a week, and inspire a whole new generation of readers. Teens are required to attend training on Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m. – noon, or Thursday, June 22, from 7-8 p.m.
KIDS!
Keep reading over the summer! Children entering grades K-2 will read with a teen buddy for one hour a week. They will practice reading aloud, learn new words, and discover the joy of reading.
Abington READS! is FULL
Monday, June 26 - Tuesday, Aug. 1.
One hour Sessions: Mondays at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Questions? Call 215-885-5180, ext. 13, or come to the Library Information Desk.
Roslyn READS!
Starts Monday, June 26. Ends Monday, Aug. 21.
Register online for Teens here | online for Children here, at the Roslyn Branch Library, 215-886-9818 or mmitchell@mclinc.org.
One hour Sessions: Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. OR Mondays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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