Teen Programs

To register, call the Youth Services Department:
732-721-5600, ext. 5028

Old Bridge Public Library Teen Blog: http://obplteen.blogspot.com/
Old Bridge Public Library Teen Book Lists:
http://www.oldbridgelibrary.org/teens.htm/teen_book_lists.htm

For questions about programs call 732-721-5600 ext 5028 or email Mary at mecklund@oldbridgelibrary.org

Book Buddies

Teens pair up with kids to help them with reading! Book Buddies meet for an hour where the kid reads to the teen and the teen helps the kid out.

Kids grades 1-5, Teens grades 6-12

This program will begin in October, but you need to sign up now!

printable form

Make It Take It

Grades 6-12

Basket Weaving

Recycled Basket Weaving - Learn how to weave a basket using recycled paper. It’s eco-friendly AND useful!

Wednesday March 10th at 6:30pm

Sponsored by the Friends of the Old Bridge Library.

Board Games

Board Games

Play board games, card games and more games! Bring your own or use ours. Grades 6-12.

Wednesday,March 10th at 7:30pm

Video Gaming

Wednesday,March 17th at 6:30pm

RACE NIGHT! We've unlocked every car in Burnout Paradise so you don't have to. Come and see Who's the Master of Going Faster! Mario Cart will also be played.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Old Bridge Library.

Teen Movie

Friday, March 26th at 6:00pm

Teen Movie: New Moon

Come see New Moon at the library for free! Rated PG-13 for some violence and action.

College Prep Programs

SAT Test Strategies
Sunday March 7th, 1-2pm

Get key strategies to help you do well on the exam and prepare for test day. Registration required.

Please click here to register

SAT Essay Workshop
Sunday March 7th, 2-3pm

Get tips on how to write a great SAT essay. You’ll also have a practice run of the essay and get it graded and returned in a couple weeks.
Registration required.

Please click here to register

Getting into College
Saturday March 27th, 1-2pm

We’ll talk about admissions policies, how to choose the right college for you, & what admissions officers want form your high school experience. Both parents and students welcome!
Registration required.

Please click here to register

Sponsored by the Old Bridge Library & Kaplan Test & College Prep.

Teen Advisory Board

TAB

Control the library! *

Join the Teen Advisory Board of the Old Bridge Public Library

Help pick programs, books, events and more!

Upcoming TAB Meetings

Sunday March 14th at 1:00pm

Snacks will be served.
Stay and help with the movie that follows for
Community Service Time!

Call for more info about the Teen Advisory Board or any Young Adult program: 732-721-5600, ext. 5028

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) gives input on what teens want from the Library: books, magazines, music, movies and lots of other stuff. Members of TAB earn community service hours for the time they spend at meetings and participation in service projects, like the teen/kid programs they plan. No registration needed

BreakDancing

Learn some moves, show your move, teach your moves.

It's space for everyone to BREAKDANCE

Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

No registration needed.

Math Tutoring

Need a little extra help in math?
Drop in to our " Math Tutoring "

Math Tutoring Club meets every
Saturday at 10 am - 12pm for grades 9 and up
& every Wednesday at 3:30 pm - 5:30pm for grades 6-12.

Best part about it? It's free and the tutors are excellent!
No registration needed.

TWEEN TIME

For Children in grades 4 - 6
Want to share your favorite hobby? Learn a new craft? Discuss the latest book, movie, etc.? We will meet once a month to do what YOU want to do.

For more information, contact Juley at 732-721-5600, ext. 5023 or email jrod@oldbridgelibrary.org

Tweens
(Grades 4-6)

Video Games

Thursday March 11th at 7pm

come play video games!

Felt Pillows

Thursday March 18th at 7pm

We'll be making pillows! It'll be an easy sewing project - no experience needed!

Scattergories

Thursday March 25th at 7pm

Come play Scattergories! Don't know how? We'll teach you!

TABbers Favorite Places To Go

TEENS TOP TEN - TEENS' TOP TEN BOOKS: WHERE TEENS CHOOSE THE WINNERS!

http://obplteen.blogspot.com/

http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/teenreading/teenstopten/teenstopten.htm

YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) on MYSPACE:
"Do you love music, technology, manga, graphic novels, chick lit, anime, gaming? Are you a teen, author, publisher, game developer, web designer, librarian, or youth worker? Yes? YALSA is here for you!"
http://www.myspace.com/yalsa

Internet Public Library for Teens
http://www.ipl.org/div/teen/

Go Ask Alice! is a health Q&A Internet service. It works to provide readers with reliable, accessible information and a range of thoughtful perspectives so that they can make responsible decisions concerning their health and well-being.
http://www.goaskalice.com/

SEX ETC.:
Why Wonder? The premier teen destination for real, honest sexual health information, written by teens, for teens.
http://www.sexetc.org/

Shmoop is a new educational website for high school and college students http://www.shmoop.com

Wikipedia - everything about anything.
http:// www.wikipedia.org

Teenreads.com is THE place online for teens to talk about their fave books --- and find the hippest new titles!
http://www.teenreads.com/

Teen Ink is a monthly print magazine, website, and a book series all written by teens for teens.
http://www.teenink.com

WebMD is a great place to get information on all sorts of ailments - physical and mental. Look up information for yourself, your family and your friends.
http://www.webmd.com/

Yarn is an online magazine that posts writing both by and for teens. You can submit your work, or just enjoy reading what others have submitted! There are also sections for teen book reviews and author interviews.
http://www.yareview.net/

Revised: 3/06/10