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Mario Kart Tournaments!

Bring your friends and meet other gamers at this Mario Kart Tournament on the Nintendo Switch! Show off your skills during the multiplayer showdown! The Library will provide all equipment; teens are welcome to bring their own wireless controllers if they prefer. Snacks will be provided; winning teens get thematic prizes.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Saturday June 7th, 2:30-4:00pm

Sunday August 3rd, 2:30-4:30pm

Friday August 22nd, 6:30-8:00pm

No One Mourns the Wickeddd

NO ONE MOURNS THE WICKEDDDDDDD

Bring your friends (or make new ones) to the Library for an interactive sing-along showing of Wicked: Part 1!

Tuesday, August 12th, 5:30-8:30pm

We’ll have interactive scripts, sing along subtitles, and themed snacks and raffle prizes! Don’t let the Teens & Tweens Dept Staff sing the whole thing by themselves, raise your voices (and training wands) at this wickedly good event! Registration starts July 17th: https://emmaclark.librarycalendar.com/events/month

Join Us, Old Sport!

Join us, Old Sport, at the Long Island Museum for a tour of their Gatsby at 100 exhibit and book discussion of Self-Made Boys (A Great Gatsby Remix) by Anna-Marie McLemore, one of the latest releases in the Remixed Classics series.

In the Remixed Classics series, authors from marginalized backgrounds expertly reinterpret classic works through their own cultural lens. In Self-Made Boys, the Gatsby tale is retold: Nicolás Caraveo, a 17-year-old Mexican American trans boy, arrives in Long Island’s West Egg, and meets up with his cousin Daisy, whom he is shocked to discover has remade herself into Daisy Fay, a passing white woman, to escape the racism of wealthy society. When Nick meets the infamous Jay Gatsby, his new-money next-door neighbor with a serious crush on Daisy, they realize they have far more in common than expected. Jay envelops Nick in his diverse, heavily LGBTQ+ community, showing Nick the ways that people in 1920s New York found their truest selves. But when drama arises, will Nick and Jay get a happy ending, or follow the path The Great Gatsby’s notorious finale set before them? You’ll have to read the book to find out!

Our personal tour at the Long Island Museum will take place on Thursday, July 31st, from 5:00-6:30pm. Our tour guide from the LIM will interweave aspects of Self-Made Boys with the history of Long Island’s Gold Coast and Fitzgerald’s writing circle, providing a deeper understanding of the lives of 1920s young folks from marginalized backgrounds, as well as those who were figureheads of the era. Librarian Emily Ostrander will lead the book discussion directly following the tour. Snacks will be provided.

Parents are welcome to stick around for the tour, or explore the museum on their own, with free entry provided the LIM!

Gain New Skills

Looking to learn skills that will serve you well as an adult? Sign up for our Adulting for High Schoolers series! Attend one or all meetings; each will cover a different Adulting topic. These programs are exclusively for rising 9-12th graders.

Upcoming Programs:

Registration for July Programs opens on June 17th. Registration for August Programs opens on July 15th: Click here for all teen/tween programs.

Safe Driving: Field Trip to Safety Town – Thursday July 10th, 5:00-7:30pm

Are you already driving, or getting ready to get on the roads soon? Take a trip to Safety Town with the Library! Brookhaven’s Safety Town is a replica of a miniature village with an indoor educational facility. Program participants will receive classroom instruction on traffic safety, followed by hands-on experiences using miniature electric vehicles, driving through Safety Town first without any impediments, then with various distractions such as “drunk goggles,” and “texting tests.” Parents play an integral part in this program, and must remain with their teens for the duration of the program. Teens & Tweens Dept Staff will be in attendance to assist as needed. Safety Town Requirement: Teen must be 15 years old or older to attend this program.

Money Decision for Teens: Becoming an Accidental Millionaire with the Power of Compounding Interest – Thursday July 17th, 6:00-7:00pm

In this fun and eye-opening workshop, teens will learn how a few smart money decisions—plus the power of compounding interest—can turn small amounts into serious savings over time. It’s not about being rich today—it’s about learning the choices that pay off big later. We will break down the “magic” of compound interest growth with interactive activities and a little millionaire math that will change the way you think about money. Taught by Donna Cirillo, financial literacy education advocate and member of the National Financial Educators Council.

Money Decisions for Teens: Intro to Budgeting – Saturday July 26th, 11:00am-12:00pm

Money is more than numbers — it’s making smart decisions about what matters most to you. In this interactive workshop, teens will explore how their personal values shape their financial choices and ultimately their budget. Perfect for teens who want to build smart money habits early! Taught by Donna Cirillo, financial literacy education advocate and member of the National Financial Educators Council.

Money Decision for Teens: Big Spending Decisions: Car Buying – Wednesday August 13th, 6:00-7:00pm

Thinking about buying your first car or want to be ready when the time comes? Buying a car isn’t just about picking the coolest ride – it’s about understanding the hidden costs of ownership and avoiding common mistakes. In this session, we will set you up for success with smart money moves so you will have no buyer’s remorse when you make your first big spending decision. Taught by Donna Cirillo, financial literacy education advocate and member of the National Financial Educators Council.

Money Decision for Teens: Big Saving Decisions – Saturday August 23rd, 2:00-3:00pm

Big dreams call for big savings – and it starts now! Learn how to create a savings plan today to reach your goals and dreams. Your future is waiting – and it’s worth every penny. Taught by Donna Cirillo, financial literacy education advocate and member of the National Financial Educators Council.