July/August 2022 programs


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All teen programs are for Westbury/Carle Place students grades 7 – 12

Registration for all programs is required.

Beginning in January 2020, Westbury library event registrations will be done via EventKeeper. Please Click here for more details.

Oceans of Possibilities Teen Summer Reading Club

Monday, June 27th, 2022 through Thursday, August 11th, 2022

Register for the Summer Reading Club and pick up a bookmark. Fill out one bookmark raffle ticket each week and tell us what you’re reading to be entered to win.

There will be six weekly raffle prizes.

Limit one entry per week.

All weekly entries will be entered for our final prizes.

Last day for entries is August 10th.

1st prize – Nintendo Switch

2nd prize – $50 Newbury Comics gift card

3rd prize – Lounge chair and Kindle e-reader.

Summer Reading Club and Weekly Programs: open to Carle Place/Westbury teens entering grades 7 – 12 in the fall.

Registration is required and begins June 27th.

Register Here

Click Here to Submit a Summer Reading Club Raffle Entry

GooseChase Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, June 30th

3-4PM

Complete missions, explore the library, and have some laughs! Meet in the Teen Zone and then you’ll set off throughout the grounds of the library on this hunt. Please download the FREE GooseChase app beforehand. If you don’t have a smartphone, we will provide a device for the scavenger hunt.

Register Here

Book Buddies

Mondays, July 11, 18, 25

August 1 & 8

3pm

Encourage a love of reading and earn volunteer credit for yourself! Book Buddies pair young readers, who need a little extra help to read confidently, with teen book buddies, who listen and offer encouragement. For more information and/or to apply to become a volunteer, pick up an application at the front desk at the adult library. For Westbury/Carle Place teens entering grades 9-12.

THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FILLED

Rolling Game Truck

Thursday, July 7th

3-5PM

Play your favorite games on your favorite consoles with your favorite people! Step inside the climate controlled truck and let the fun begin!
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Under the Sea Terrarium

Thursday, July 14th

3PM

Use sand, seashells, and live plants in glass to create this ocean themed terrarium to keep those beach vibes going all year! 

Register Here

Tie-Die T-Shirts

Thursday, July 21st

3PM

Is it really summer without tie dye? No way! Design your own tie dyed tee – all supplies will be provided.

Register Here

Improv Games

Thursday, July 28th

3PM

Express yourself, develop your creativity, come out of your shell and act out with these quick-witted games

Shine a Light Painting

Thursday, August 4th

3PM

Hand paint a lighthouse design, adding flair from upcycled books.

Shark Fin Cupcakes

Thursday, August 11th

3PM

Create three Shark Fin Cupcakes using colored fondant and blue buttercream frosting!

Carle Place School District Summer Reading 2022

Summer Reading Booklet 2022

Online Learning Resources

 

Westbury Library Youtube Video Tutorials

Virtual Program Policy

Please be advised that the Library makes no warranties and/or representations concerning the virtual programs. Your decision to participate in the programs is an express consent on your part to waive any and all claims against the Library which may result from said participation and hereby release and discharge the Westbury Public Library from any and all liabilities.

Thank you for your continued support of the library.