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TWEENS & TEENS

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TWEENS & TEENS BOOK GROUPS

 


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Ages: 6th grade-8th
Date:Wednesday, February 8
Time: 7-8 PM
led by Lena Roy

Current Book: "The Emerald Atlas" by John Stephens
We have copies set aside for you!

"...Before long, Kate, Michael, and Emma are on a journey to dangerous and secret corners of the world…a journey of allies and enemies, of magic and mayhem. And—if an ancient prophesy is correct—what they do can change history, and it is up to them to set things right...." 

Cookies will be served to keep up your energy! 

Please call or stop in to let us know you are coming!



NEW!

TEENS -  HIGH SCHOOL AGE!

AGES: 9th grade+
Date: Wednesday, March 7
Time: 7-8 PM
led by Kathy Storfer

Current Book: "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

Pick up your copy at the library!

Bring ideas to name your new book group!

Cookies to be served to maintain strength during discussions.

Please let us know you are coming!

 


Recharge Your Mind!

Try the links on this page.They are fun and free.
Homework Help

Barnes & Noble for Teens

Guinness World Records

Games

Teen Ink

Chegg.com - rent or sell text books

Let us know if you have suggestions for fun sites!

Need to practice for college entrance exams? click here 

Chat with Miss Vicki & Miss Kathy about the latest and greatest in books, games and schoolwork.

GOOD READS:
Westchester's Choice favorite books for  Tweens & Teens

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Have you seen the movie of Gulliver's Travels starring
Jack Black? Now read the original story by Jonathan Swift and compare the differences!


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Browse the WLS catalog.

Place holds on favorite items.


The library in spring looking downtown.
Teen Volunteers
at the
Library

HS & MS students:

*   Earn high school credit

*   Enhance college applications

*   Help us clean, keep order,
    shelve and work on projects

*   Volunteer to help your
     library just for fun

*   Learn valuable skills

*   Gain working experience

*   We need help all year round

To find out how you can help
call 914-666-6472 or
stop by the library.


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Looking for a job or to volunteer?
Try these helpful websites.
job help
orVolunteer Center of
United Way


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Learning to drive?

Tips for the good driver
& driver's manual



new! Newbery Medal winner for 2012!

"Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos

Also take a look at the 2 Newberry Honor Books:
Inside Out & Back again by Thanhha Lai
Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin


 

NEW DVDs!

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, part 1
 

Place a hold to borrow new DVDs & more!

 



RECENT BOOK ARRIVALS

Click on the scrolling book covers for a list of new books!


The Bedford Hills Free Library is here to help!

  • Looking for suggestions on what to read next?
  • Need help with a homework assignment?
  • Need a quiet place to read?
  • Want to volunteer or fulfill community service?


 

NYS Tween Book Suggestions

NYS Teen Book Suggestions

 

 


TEENS HELP SUPPORT THE LIBRARY
GOOD IDEAS WELCOME

The Bedford Hills Free Library was presented with a check from the Main Street Arts Center.
The Arts Theatre performed a student driven workshop production of the iconic 1985 film The Breakfast Club by John Hughes. Proceeds going to the Bedford Hills Free Library and to the Infinity Repertory Theatre Company. Teen library patron Lindsay Ruzza brought up The Bedford Hills Free Library as a cause to support.

The Main Street Arts Center emphasizes its responsibility of the arts to impact on its audiences and the community.

Involved in the production were: Nicole Follini, Catherine Saraceno, Ben DeUrso, Joe Coppola, Ricky Hvisch &
Thomas Oliverio.

Main Street Arts Center
238 Route 117 By Pass Rd
Bedford Hills, NY 10507

 

 

Teens raise money for the library!

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Teens in support of the Bedford Hills Free Library raised over $2,000 this
past Saturday, June 18
th, from local residents.

Teo Viola (15), who grew up going to the library, was the event organizer and recruiter of local teenagers to help support the library.  They gathered together at three sites in town to demonstrate their appreciation by collecting donations. 

Many thanks to: Natasha & Sarah Cohen, Casey Crowell, Colleen Green, Stephanie Hon, Olivia Hopf, Claire Jeffers, Ryan Luparello, Conner Mullen, Lindsey Ruzza, Sophie Silverman, Stephanie & Teo Viola.

To read more: click here.



 

 


"HOT PICK"

*HOT PICK*
Mockingjay
by Suzanne Collins
Against all the odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the bloody arena of the Hunger Games twice by eliminating the competition angering the Capitol. Now no one in District 12 is safe. This is the thrilling last installment of the trilogy The Hunger Games. Grade 8 and up


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Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

 


 

FLHS 
Reading List

CLICK HERE

FLMS 
Reading List

CLICK HERE

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Internet access is available in the library. Adult caregivers of minors must be responsible for internet sites their children view. The Bedford Hills Free Library takes care to peruse links we suggest for viewing. However websites and addresses are forever changing and we cannot be held responsible for their content. Please alert us to any questionable sites.