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Practice PSAT
Saturday, September 12
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Follow up Wednesday, September 16
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Grades 9, 10, 11
Main Youth Program Room
Experience what the PSAT is like, so you will be more comfortable taking the real thing. The Princeton Review willadminister a practice PSAT on Saturday, September 12, and will return on September 16 to discuss the results. Open to all.

Anime/Manga Club
Mondays, September 14, October 5, & 26
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Grades 6 - 12
Station Community Room
Curious about Anime & Manga or just can’t get enough? Join us for a short Animeflick and Manga book discussion. The first 15 participants to register will receive a FREE book!

Jewelry Making With Recycled Raw Beads
Thursday, September 17 • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Grades 6 - 12
Main Youth Program Room
Make your own beads by using old magazines and colored papers. Start from scratch to create a color scheme, thenadd glass/ceramic accent beads to finish. The finished product, "Art to Wear," is a unique gift for yourself or someone else.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Tuesdays, September 22, October 27, November 17, & December 15
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 7 - 12
Main Youth Program Room
Need volunteer hours? Want to get involved in planning library programs for teens? We’re looking for a group of dedicated teens to help us here in Youth& Parent Services. Come join us!

Teen P.S.A.T./S.A.T PREPARATION WORKSHOP
Wednesdays, September 23, 30,
October 7, & 14
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Teens taking the PSAT or SAT
Main Youth Program Room
Bring a calculator, a pencil, and a watch with second hand. A non-refundable check for $75 made out to PIQUE SAT INC. is required at registration. Sessions include how to prepare for the mathematics and the verbal portions of the exam, test taking strategies, and managing your time. Books and materials provided.

Quesadillas
Thursday, September 24
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Grades 6 - 12
Station Community Room West & Center
With the help of the Baking Coach, learn how to make Quesadillas just like they do in your favorite Mexican restaurant. Everyone goes home with a fully made delicious quesadilla.

Wii Guitar Hero
Fridays September 25, & October 23
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Grades 6 - 12
Main Youth Program Room
Can you hit the high notes? Time to release your inner rock star! Dive into Guitar Hero’s challenging and addicting game modes and rock out to your favorite tunes.

Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center
Monday, October 5
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Grades 5 – 8
Main Youth Program Room
Learn about the responsibilities and joys of owning a pet. Teens earn one community service credit hour.

Life Beyond Google: Learn How Online Databases Help With Homework
Tuesday, October 6
7:00pm-8:00pm
Grades 3-12; Parents/Caregivers
Main Youth Program Room
The library offers a wide range of databases that can be used from the library or at home to help with homework. Come with questions and learn about the databases that are available. Please bring your Huntington Public Library card. No registration required.

Wii Mario Kart
Thursday, October 8
4:00pm-5:00pm
Grades 4-8
Station Community Room West
Mario and his friends are back and ready to race once again in Mario Kart Wii! Experience new tracks, enhanced Wii graphics, extraordinary game play, and much more! Place first in Grand Prix circuits on clear skill-based missions to open up increasingly difficult and thrilling circuits.

Teens Talk Books: New Moon
Thursday, October 15
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 6 - 12
Main Youth Program Room
A discussion of New Moon by Stephenie Meyer. When the Cullens, including her beloved Edward, leave Forks rather than risk revealing that they are vampires, it is almost too much for eighteen-year-old Bella to bear. She finds solace in her friend Jacob until he is drawn into a "cult" and changes in terrible ways. Pick up a FREE book at registration. Registration begins August 31, 2009 in Youth & Parent Services.