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Are you a Hunger Games fan?

If so, you'll be excited to hear that at 7:00pm, on Tuesday, August 24th (the same day Mockingjay comes out!), Suzanne Collins will be appearing at Barnes and Noble in Huntington Station!

Bracelets (admittance for the event) will available on Monday, August 23rd at 9:00am. You need a bracelet to see her, so don't miss out!

Or, click here to request a copy of Mockingjay.

Monday, May 24th!

Mark your calendars because the authors of the "39 Clues" books are coming the Barnes & Noble in Huntington Station! At 6:00pm, you'll have your chance to meet four of the award-winning authors: Rick Riordan, Gordon Korman, Jude Watson, and Peter Lerangis.

Bracelets for the event will be distributed Sunday, May 23rd at 10:00am. For more information, you can contact the store at 631-421-9886.

It should be exciting!

If you haven't read any of the 39 Clues books, click here to put a copy of the first one (Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan) on hold!

Valentine's Rice Krispies Treats
Monday, February 9
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades 6-12
Station Community Room
A delicious twist on a favorite treat! With the help of a Baking Coach, each teen will make a heart shaped Rice Krispies treat and cover it in chocolate! A great gift for that special someone.

Valentine Cake Decorating
Saturday, February 14
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades 6-12
Village Youth Program Room
Enjoy the art of cake decorating. During this program teens will transform an ordinary cake into something special for Valentines Day! Each cake will be decorated with butter cream frosting and different heart decorations.

Got Notes!
Mondays, February 23 & March 2
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grades 5-8
Village Youth Program Room
Are you still copying teacher-provided notes and stowing them forever in a jam-packed book bag? Come to this two-part workshop to learn interactive techniques for creating notes and notebooks you will not want to lose. Learn how to abbreviate terms, how to use fewer words in your notes, and how to use visual markers to make notes more memorable.

Book Discussion: Into the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst
Tuesday, February 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 5-10
Village Youth Program Room
Long ago, fairy-tale characters escaped their stories and entered the real world. Twelve-year-old Julie, Rapunzel's daughter, lives with the consequences. Find out how when you read Into the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst. Recieve a FREE copy at registration!

Author Visit - Sarah Beth Durst
Tuesday, February 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 5-8
Village Youth Program Room
Once you've discussed the book, you can meet Long Island author, Sarah Beth Durst! Ms. Durst will speak about her award-winning novels, Into the Wild, and the sequal, Out of the Wild, while discussing the writing process. All are welcome and registration is preferred.

And it's never too late to join the Anime/Manga Club...

Anime/Manga Club @ The Station Branch
Mondays, January 26, February 23, March 20 (& this program will continue beyond March)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 6-12
Station Community Room
Anime/Manga Club @ The Village
Thursdays, January 15, February 19, March 12 (& this program will continue beyond March)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grades 6-12
Village Youth Program Room
Curious about Anime & Manga, or just can't get enough? Join us for a short Anime flick and Manga book discussion. Receive a FREE Manga book at Registration!

Sarah Beth Durst is coming for an author visit next month! Be sure to get in on the action!

Book Discussion: Into the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst
Tuesday, February 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 5-10
Village Youth Program Room
Long ago, fairy-tale characters escaped their stories and entered the real world. Twelve-year-old Julie, Rapunzel's daughter, lives with the consequences. Find out how when you read Into the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst. Recieve a FREE copy at registration! You can register for this right now.


And next month you can register for Sarah Beth Durst's visit!
Tuesday, February 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 5-8
Village Youth Program Room
Once you've discussed the book, you can meet Long Island author, Sarah Beth Durst! Ms. Durst will speak about her award-winning novels, Into the Wild, and the sequal, Out of the Wild, while discussing the writing process. All are welcome and registration is preferred, beginning on Monday, February 2.

And don't forget about our Anime/Manga Club, at both branches! When you register, you'll recieve a FREE copy of Bleach, Volume 1 (first come, first served).

Mondays (January 26, February 23, and March 30)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 6-12
@ the Station Branch
OR
Thursdays (January 15, February 19, and March 12)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grades 6-12
@ the Village Branch.