Tweens Blog

American Red Cross Babysitting is Back at the Suffern Library.

admin — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:50:00 GMT

This is a 6 hour course, 3 hours on January 24 and 3 hours on January 31. Your child must be able to attend both classes. There is a $30 fee for this program. That fee must be paid prior to registration, (checks should be made out to Suffern Library). Each participant will receive a book and certificate for the course.

Space is limited.

December Tween Events at the Suffern Library.......

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:54:00 GMT

Mark your calendars, tell your friends and family, get the word out, you need to register NOW for the December Tween Events at the Suffern Library. We have some great programs scheduled for December but registration is limited...

Saturday December 6 Bead Weaving

Join us at 11am with Vivian as she instructs tweens to make jewelry from bead weaving. All supplies are provided. Limited registration.

Wednesday December 10 Gingerbread Cake Decorating

Join us at 5:00 for this hands on cake decorating with the chefs from grandma’s kitchen. Each participant takes home their own cake. Limited Registration.

Saturday December 13 Jewelry Making

Join us at 1pm with Vivian as each tween makes jewelry gifts for their friends and family. Every participant makes jewelry to take home. All supplies are provided. Registration is limited.

Thursday December 18 Yoga

Join us at 5pm for a relaxing yoga class with a professional instructor. Never did yoga that is ok come and try it. If you have your own yoga mat bring it with you. Limited Registration.

Suffern Library Tween Making Magic

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:52:00 GMT

Did you miss it? Then you missed a great program, Scott from The Hobby Quest was fantastic, everyone learned so many great magic tricks to memerize their friends and family with. He will be back in January, make sure you check the events portion of this site to register.

Monday November 3....Learn Magic Tricks and How to Make Balloon Animals

admin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:46:00 GMT

Come on the holidays are coming, learn some magic tricks and how to make balloon animals and you can inpress your family and friends at the holidays.

Make sure you register online at www.suffernfreelibrary.org.

While there check what other exciting programs we have coming up!

Boo........Happy Halloween Tweens!

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:21:00 GMT

Well one of the biggest holidays to hit Tweens is almost upon us. What are you going as? Sarah Palin? Miley Cyrus? or are you doing a group costume? Salt and Pepper? Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

Whatever you choose, have fun and be safe!

See you at the library....

Hello Tweens....

admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:36:00 GMT

Big movie hits theaters this weekend.....High School Musical 3

Don't Forget about all great November programs here at the library........

Nov 1 - Learn to Crochet

Nov 3 - Making Magic

Nov 8 - The Mentalist

Nov 22 - Making American Girl Doll Clothes

Check the events portion of the website and sign up today!

Tween Healthy Eating, Does It Exist?????

admin — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:13:00 GMT

It may not at your house or my house! But it does exist. Dr. Kathleen Cuneo will be here next Monday (October 20) to discuss "Healthy Family Eating". Grab a friend, your mom, your dad or whoever and come to the Suffern Library for a great discussion.

It is coming Back..

admin — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:57:00 GMT

Our very popular Babysitting Program will be back in January. Keep checking the website to see when you can register. There will be a $30 fee for each participant, that will entitle them to their Red Cross certification certificate and a Babysitting Handbook.

Any questions give me a call (845.357.1237) or email me at dplante@rcls.org

OMG............it is coming!

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:38:00 GMT

Can you believe it, High School Musical 3 is set to hit theaters on Oct 24. I read that you can buy advanced tickets starting Sept 26 from the film's official website. Everyone who purchases tickets from the site between now and the film's opening day will also recieve a free Itunes download of the song "Can I have this dance" from the original HSM3 soundtrack. Below is the website:

www.disney.com/HS3.

Have fun....DJ

Great New Website for Tween/Teen who LOOOOOOOOVE Fashion...

admin — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:58:00 GMT

Just came across this fun tween/teen fashion site...

Fashionfantasygame.com

Tweens and teens are taught the intricacies of the fashion world in a fun and safe, social-networking atmosphere. Participants will learn the intricacies of the business world, be able to create and design their own unique fashion styles, market them in their own virtual online store, creative advertising, and just have fun!!

Check it out and let me know what you think!

Do you know any College Bound Juniors or Seniors, then they need to know this....

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:34:00 GMT

The Suffern Free Library is offering a Practice ACT on Saturday September 20 from 10am to 2pm. Students should bring with them pencils,calculator and snacks. There are a limited number of spaces left. Please register at www.suffernfreelibrary.org.

Each student who takes the practice test will receive a detailed report highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. This will be given to students on September 25 at 7pm. It should be noted there is NO COST for this program.

In addition there will be a program called "Test Secrets you Should Know" on September 25 at 7pm. This program will highlight all the things you should know before taking the PSAT, SAT and ACT.

As always any questions, contact me...

Are you ready for Fall.....

admin — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:06:00 GMT

Lots of programs scheduled here at the library, make sure you register at the suffernfreelibrary.org. Any new ideas for programs, contact me and let me know. Do you have a great program that you know about or are you an instructor, contact me we are always looking for new ideas...

As always.....dj

Saturday October 4 Learn to Knit

Join us at 11am with Vivian as she instructs tweens to knit. All supplies are provided. Limited registration.

Sunday October 5 Cooking with Chef John

Join us at 2:30 for this hands on cooking class with easy recipes for tweens.

Saturday October 11 Learn to Make American Girl Doll Clothes

Join us at 11am to learn how to sew an outfit for your American girl doll. Every participant makes an outfit. Registration is limited.

Tuesday October 14 Real Life Real Talk

Join us at 7pm for an open and honest discussion for tweens and their parents.

Tuesday October 20 Healthy Family Eating

Join us at 7pm with Dr. Kathleen Cuneo as she discusses Healthy eating for Tweens and their families.

November 1 Learn to Crochet

Join us at 11am with Vivian as she instructs tweens to knit. All supplies are provided. Limited registration.

November 3 Making Magic

Learn to be a magician and make balloon animals at 5pm at the library, registration is limited.

November 8 “The Mentalist”

Join Rockland’s own “mentalist” josh gischner as he performs for tweens and their families at 11:30am at the library.

November 22 Learn to Make American Girl Doll Clothes

Join us at 11am to learn how to sew an outfit for your American girl doll. Every participant makes an outfit. Registration is limited.

Are you registered for the Tween Program on June 28...

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:13:00 GMT

If not HURRY, spots are filling up and Vivian will be back for a two hour session on making American Girl Doll Clothes...Vivian has been with us many times before but this is the FIRST time she is taking on this program.

You won't want to miss it....

Hope to see you there...DJ

Where are all the High School Students...

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:11:00 GMT

Just so you don't feel left out there is quite an array of Teen programs planned, make sure you register early as they are filling up quickly...

July 8, 10AM-2PM

Practice SAT (Princeton Review)

July 17, 7PM

SAT Scores Back Session

September 20, 10AM-2PM

Practice ACT (Kaplan)

Enjoy..DJ

Summer Programs are coming...

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:09:00 GMT

Hello all...we have quite a few really exciting summer tween programs on the schedule. Make sure you check the website and register early, they are filling up fast....

Tween Events

July 9, 11AM

Cookie Lollipop Decorating, limited enrollment

July 12, 10:30AM-1:30PM

Build-A-Circus, limited enrollment

August 6, 10:30AM

2-Hour Aviation Event: Building Helicopters

August 11, 11AM

Making Chocolate, limited enrollment

August 14, 12PM

Sculptural Wire Bookmarks

Enjoy....DJ