Hampton Bays Public Library

NEW TEEN TWITTER CONTEST!

2011-12-19T17:19:00.004-05:00

Want to win a $5 7-11 gift card? Answer the simple question on our twitter page. Be the first to give your answer to a teen librarian and win!
Find the question here.

UPDATE: Congrats to NICOLE COPENHAVER who correctly answered our latest teen twitter contest question. Enjoy your $5 7-11 gift card Nicole! Here's the Q&A:

Question: What is the name of the teen department's mischevious snowman?

Answer: Jim Pickens

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT TWITTER CONTEST QUESTION!

Jim Pickens @ the Library!

2011-12-08T12:52:00.001-05:00

Jim Pickens - at the library! - free slideshow

New to the Collection - Late Fall 2011

2011-11-03T14:23:00.008-05:00

Now that the weather's chilly, curl up with one of our entertaining new books, DVDs, CDs, or video games! Check out the slideshow and click a title to check its availability on the list below. If it's not in, request it with your library card barcode.
New to the Collection Late Fall 2011
New Books (Fiction)
Bargains and Betrayals (A 13 to Life Novel) – Shannon Delany
Bruiser – Neal Shusterman
City of Orphans – Avi
Fateful – Claudia Gray
First Kill (The Slayer Chronicles) – Heather Brewer
Leaving Paradise – Simone Elkeles
The Silence of Murder – Dandi Daley Mackall
Where the Truth Lies – Jessica Warman
New Books (Nonfiction)
Aliens in Pop Culture – Hal Marcovitz
Dear Bully: 70 Authors Tell Their Stories
The Zombie Handbook by Robert Curran
The Big Little Felt Universe by Jeanette Lim
Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection by Aimee Ray
Style me Vintage by Belinda Hay
Love you to Death: The Unofficial Guide to the Vampire Diaries by Crissy Calhoun
New DVDs
The Grudge (2005)
The Grudge 2 (2007)
The Green Lantern (2011)
New Music CDs
Bad Meets Evil – Hell
Cobra Starship – Nightshades
Demi Lovato – Unbroken
New Graphic Novels
21: The Story of Roberto Clemente by Wilfred Santiago
Bake Sale by Sara Varon
Book of Lilah by Jack Monaco
How to Understand Israel in 60 Days by Sarah Glidden
The Influencing Machine by Brooke Gladstone
The Kite Runner: A Graphic Novel by Khaled Hosseini
Yeah! By Peter Bagge
New Video Games
Madden NFL 12 – Wii
Tomb Raider Trilogy – PS3
Monopoly – PS3
Punch Out! Wii
Super Paper Mario – Wii
Halo Wars – Xbox360

New to the Collection - Early Fall 2011

2011-09-15T11:48:00.006-05:00

New to the Collection: Early Fall - photo slideshow
School's back in session and we've got all the new stuff your school DOESN'T! Like DVDs, Video Games, CDs, and the latest YA Fiction! To see what's new, check out the slideshow. Click the links below to see if the item you're interested in is in. If not, request it. Ask any teen librarian for help.

New Books (Fiction):
Brain Jack by Brian Faulkner
Dust and Decay by Jonathan Maberry
Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay
Kiss It by Erin Downing
A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan
Sign Language by Amy Ackley
Sister Light, Sister Dark by Jane Yolen
Small Town Sinners by Melissa Carol
New Books (Nonfiction):
Amulets and Talismans by Robert Dancik
Easy Fun Crafts with Everyday Items by Mud Puddle Books
Extreme Beauty: The Body Transformed by Harold Koda
Make Animal Sculptures with Paper Mache by Jonni Good
The Manga Guide to Statistics by Shin Takahashi
Teach Yourself to be a Great Standup by Logan Murray
The Tokyo Lookbook by Philomena Keet
New Graphic Novels:
Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol
Batman Joker's Asylum Vol. 2 by DC Comics
Walking Dead Vol. 14 by Robert Kirkman
Wonder Woman: The Story of the Amazon Princess by Ralph Cosentino
Vietnamerica: A Family's Journey by G.B. Tran
New DVDs:
Beastly (2011)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)
The Eagle (2011)
Hoodwinked Too (2011)
Insidious (2011)
Mars Needs Moms (2011)
Rango (2011)
Secret Life of the American Teenager Season 5 (2010)
Secret Life of the American Teenager Season 6 (2011)
New Music CDs:
The Adventures of Bobby Ray (B.O.B.)
Now That's What I Call Music! (Vol. 39)
Alpocalypse (Weird Al)
New Video Games:
Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon (XBOX 360)
Just Dance Summer Party (Wii)
Lego Harry Potter Yrs. 1-4 (XBOX 360)
Mirror's Edge (XBOX 360)

NEW TEEN TWITTER CONTEST!

2011-09-14T08:49:00.002-05:00

Don't you want to win $5 to 7-11? Then answer this simple question posted here on our Twitter page!

Check out the 2011 Battle of the Books team!

2011-09-08T18:21:00.003-05:00

New to the Collection: Mid-Summer 2011

2011-07-25T17:24:00.008-05:00

Mid Summer Collection - slide show

Ride out those heat waves by checking out some great new books, music, movies, and games! We've got some brand new selections sure to hold your attention. Check out the slideshow and click the links on the list below to see if what you want is here. If not, request it!

New Books (Fiction)
The Big Crunch by Pete Hautman
Bitter End by Jennifer Brown
Brother/Sister by Sean Olin
This Gorgeous Game by Donna Freitas
Hidden by Helen Frost
Insight by Diana Greenwood
The Shore by Todd Strasser & Nola Thacker
New Books (Nonfiction)
Crazy Laws & Lawsuits by Robert Allen
Extreme Beauty by Harold Koda
Steampunk Softies by Sarah Skeate
They Called Themselves the K.K.K. by Susan C. Bartoletti
New Graphic Novels
Artichoke Tales by Megan Kelso
Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Hereville: How Mirka Got her Sword by Barry Deutsch
The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam by Ann Marie Fleming
Perla la Loca (Love & Rockets) by Jaime Hernandez
Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud
New DVDs
30 Days: The Complete Series (2011)
Battle: Los Angeles (2011)
Gnomeo and Juliet (2011)
The Green Hornet (2011)
Grease 2 (1982)
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)
CDs (Music)
Adele: 21
Beyonce: 4
Death Cab for Cutie: Codes & Keys
Foo Fighters: Wasting Light
Owl City: All Things Bright & Beautiful
Panic! At the Disco: Vices & Virtues
Selena Gomez: When the Sun Goes Down
Video Games
Blur – PS3
Marvel vs. Capcom 3 – XBOX 360
Medal of Honor Heroes 2 - Wii
Naughty Bear – XBOX 360
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit – XBOX 360
Tetris Party Deluxe – DS
WWE: All Stars – Wii

Join the Summer Reading Club 2011

2011-06-18T13:30:00.005-05:00

You Are Here…so why not win prizes??!! Now through August 26.
Join anytime this summer, and keep track of what you’re reading. You will have lots of chances to win awesome prizes. Every time you receive a raffle ticket, you decide which raffle box you want: A gift card to American Eagle or Skidmore’s, tickets to Atlantis Marine World or to the HBAY movie theater, a Glee fan pack, the DVD or video game of your choice….and much more. If you are really set on one particular prize, you can put all of your tickets in that raffle box! All prizes will be raffled off at the End of the Summer Party on Friday, September 2 @ 7 PM.

New to the Collection - Late Spring 2011

2011-06-07T12:43:00.008-05:00

Late Spring 2011 Collection - slide show

Summer is almost here - finally you're about to have the time to do the things YOU want to do. You can read what you want to read, watch movies, and play video games. Don't waste your money by BUYING all these things - borrow them for FREE from the library! The slideshow above showcases just some of our awesome new items. Know something you want but don't see? Tell your friendly YA librarian and she'll order it. See something in the slideshow you're interested in? Click its link below and you'll be able to see if it's in.
New Books:
Behind the Mist by M.J. Evans
Consciousness: A Graphic Guide by David Papineau & Howard Selina
The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
It Gets Better by Don Savage and Terry Miller
The Kissing Game by Aidan Chambers
Making Jewelry from Polymer Clay by Sophie Arzalier
The Most Daring Raid of the Civil War by Gordon L. Rottman
Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
Soames on the Range by Nancy Belgue
The Vegan Girl’s Guide to Life by Melisser Elliot
New Graphic Novels:
The Art of Bone by Jeff Smith
Beast of Burden: Animal Rites by Evan Dorkin
I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly
Return of the Dapper Men by Jim McCann
Zombies: Tales of the Living Dead by Rob Shone
New CD's:
Doggumentary – Snoop Dog
Encore – Eminem
Femme Fatale – Britney Spears
The Massacre – 50 Cent
Sing the Songs of Glee
Video Games:
Art Academy (DS)
Lego Batman (DS)
Pokemon White Version (DS)
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (DS)
Rango (Wii)
COMING SOON:
DVD's
Battle of Los Angeles
Gnomeo and Juliet
Red Riding Hood
Video Games
Blur (PS3)
Medal of Honor Heroes 2 (Wii)
Spiderman: Shattered Dimensions (XBOX 360)
Super Mario All-Stars (Wii)
WWE All-Stars (Wii)

ADOPT ME! Shelter Animals in Need Spring 2011

2011-04-12T16:10:00.001-05:00

Spring Shelter Slideshow - slide show

These are some cats and dogs from the Southampton Animal Shelter currently in need of adoption. Do you have the space in your home and heart? Then PLEASE, contact the shelter. Call 631-728-PETS or visit them at 102 Old Riverhead Road, Hampton Bays NY, 11946. Visit them on the Web at http://www.southamptonanimalshelter.com/ For more information on any of these animals, go here. You can also ask Theresa, Jackie, or Brittany for details.

HBAYs St. Patrick's Day Parade 2011

2011-03-27T13:18:00.002-05:00

St. Pats Parade 2011 - picture slideshow

Here's a BIG thanks going out to all the teens that participated in this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade, which took place last Saturday the 19th of March, 2011. We all had a great time! Check out the slideshow above for details.

New to the Collection - Spring 2011

2011-03-17T11:15:00.017-05:00

New to the Collection - Early Spring 2011 - flash slideshow maker

The teen collection is heating up along with the weather! We've got some great new materials. Check out the slideshow for some of the best. If you're interested in any of these itesm, click the link below to be brought to the catalog, where you can find out if it's in. As always, if you know of a book, CD, DVD, or Video Game that we don't own, SUGGEST IT and we'll order if for the collection - and you will be first on the list!
New Books:
39 Clues: The Black Book of Buried Secrets by Rick Riordan
The Freak Observer by Blythe Woolston
The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright
Rival by Sara Bennett-Wealer
So Shelly by Ty Roth
The Babysitter's Survival Guide by Jill D. Chasse
Graff: The Art & Technique of Graffiti by Scape Martinez
In a Word: 750 Words and Their Fascinating Origins by Rosalie Baker
Latin Cuisine and its Influence on American Foods by Jean Ford
Show Dogs: A Photographic Breed Guide by Kate Lacey
Graphic Novels & Manga
The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects by Mike & Katie Mignola
Full Metal Alchemist Vol. 24 by Hiromo Arakawa
Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel
Hatter M. Vol. 3 by Frank Beddor & Liz Cavalier
A Sickness in the Family by Denise Mina & Antonio Fusco
Zeus: King of Gods by George O'Connor
*New Series* Zombie Loan (Manga) vols. 1-10
Video Games
Alan Wake - XBOX360
NBA 2K11 - PS3
Plants vs. Zombies - XBOX360
Pokepark - Wii
Tetris Party Deluxe - Wii
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Autobots - DS
DVDs
Easy A
Megamind
Pee-Wee's Playhouse Vols. 1 & 2
The Secret Life of the American Teenager: Vol. 3
CDs
Black Veil Brides: We Stitch These Wounds
Enrique Iglesias: Euphoria
Flyleaf: Remember to Live
Script: Science and Faith
Slipknot: All Hope is Gone

Check out these awesome pics!

2011-02-17T12:46:00.000-05:00

2011 Teen Pics - picture slideshow

Adopt Me! Shelter Animals in Need

2011-02-04T12:08:00.007-05:00

Shelter Animals Feb. 2011 - slideshows

These are some cats and dogs from the Southampton Animal Shelter currently in need of adoption. Do you have the space in your home and heart? Then PLEASE, contact the shelter. Call 631-728-PETS or visit them at 102 Old Riverhead Road, Hampton Bays NY, 11946. Visit them on the Web at http://www.southamptonanimalshelter.com/ For more information on any of these animals, go here. You can also ask Theresa, Jackie, or Brittany for details.

NEW Teen Twitter Contest Posted 1/31/11

2011-01-31T16:44:00.003-05:00

There's a new Teen Twitter Contest Question up right now! To win a $5 7-11 card check:
http://twitter.com/HBAYLibrary
UPDATE: CONGRATS TO ETHEN FRASHER WHO CORRECTLY ANSWERED THIS WEEK'S TEEN TWITTER CONTEST QUESTION:
Question: The longest word in the English Language is “Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanokoniosis.” What does this word mean?
Answer: A lung disease caused by the inhalation of silica dust.
Enjoy your $5 7-11 gift card Ethen!

New to the Collection - Winter 2011

2011-01-11T11:55:00.009-05:00

Jan. 2011 Teen Collection - slideshows
New year = New Budget. That means lots of great new additions to the collection, including books, DVDs, CDs, and some awesome games! Take a look at the slide show - see anything you like? Check the links below and be directed right to the HBAYS catalog to see if the item's in. If it isn't, don't be sad! Just request it and you'll get it in a jiffy.
Also, don't forget - Theresa and Jackie are ALWAYS taking requests for items to purchase for the collection. Know about a super-addicting game that we don't own but you think we should? What about the next book in your favorite series? Tell us and we'll put the order in ASAP!
Books
Another Pan by Daniel and Dina Nayeri
Blank Confession by Pete Hautman
The Dragon's Apprentice by Pete Hautman
The Fledgling Handbook by P.C. Cast
Grace by Elizabeth Scott
Hope in Patience by Beth Fehlbaum
Invisible Things by Jenny Davidson
Jumped by Rita Williams-Garcia
Morganville Vampires #9 (Ghost Town) by Rachel Caine
Sweet Deceit by Kate Brian
CDs
Bruno Mars - Doo-Wops & Hooligans
Glee - Journey to Regionals
Kings of Leon - Come Around Sundown
Led Zeppelin - Mothership
Maroon 5 - Hands All Over
Pitbull - Armando
Sugarland - Incredible Machine
Taylor Swift - Speak Now
DVDs
Charlie St. Cloud
Gremlins
Grown Ups
Hachi
Inception
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Twilight Eclipse
Video Games
James Bond 007: Bloodstone - PS3
Lucha Libre AAA - Heroes del Ring - XBOX 360
Michael Jackson: The Experience - Wii
NBA 2K11 - XBOX 360
Pokemon Heartgold - Nintendo DS
Shaun White Skateboarding - XBOX 360
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II - XBOX 360

Special Events in January & February 2011

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Join the Winter Reading Club anytime between Monday, 1/4 and Friday, 2/18. Every book = 1 raffle ticket. 3 lucky winners will each get the CD or DVD of their choice.

Were YOU the cutest baby? Then e-mail your baby pic to hbayteen@gmail.com or drop it off in the Teen dept. from 1/4 - 2/18.

Southampton Animal Shelter Drive

2010-11-22T19:19:00.006-05:00

Want to help animals & get rid of your fines? Then drop off any of the following to the Teen Dept. for the Southampton Animal Shelter Drive:
New toys, bird seed, dog or cat food, peanut butter, dog beds, blankets or towels.
We will remove fines from your account!

2010-11-19T10:19:00.004-05:00

New to the Collection - Late Fall 2010

2010-11-01T11:53:00.009-05:00

Late Fall Slideshow - free slideshows with music

Check out some new and upcoming items from the Hampton Bays Library YA Department. Interested in an item? Click its title and be directed to the catalog where you can check if it's in or not. OR, just ask a librarian to help!

Books
A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts: a Collection of Deliciously Frightening Tales
Clockwork Angel – Cassandra Clare
The Fool’s Girl – Celia Rees
Freefall – Mindi Scott
The Lighter Side of Life and Death – C.K. Kelly Martin
Love Drugged – James Klise
Of the Wing: The Legend Awakes – Georgia Anne Butler
Please Ignore Vera Dietz – A.S. King
You - Charles Benoit
You are Not Here – Samantha Schutz
DVDs
Disneynature: Oceans
Family Guy: Season 8
Get Strong 101
Iron Man 2
Prince of Persia
CDs
Katy Perry – Teenage Dream
Linkin Park – 1,000 Suns
Mike Posner – 31 Minutes to Takeoff
Tokio Hotel – Humanoid
Weezer – Hurley
Video Games
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption for Wii
Monster Hunter 3 for Wii
NBA 2K10 for Xbox360
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon for DS

Coming Soon! CDs
Bruno Mars – Doo Wops
Kings of Leon – Come Around
Taylor Swift – Speak Now
Coming Soon! DVDs
Charlie St. Cloud
Despicable Me
Grown Ups
Inception
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Twilight: Eclipse
Coming Soon! Video Games
Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes of the Ring for Xbox360
Michael Jackson: The Experience for Wii
NBA 2K11 for Xbox360
Pokemon Heart Gold for DS
Shaun White Skateboarding for Xbox360

New Teen Twitter Contest 10/28!

2010-10-28T10:56:00.007-05:00

First to answer correctly wins a $5 Starbucks card!

Give your answer to one of the teen librarians.

Find the question here:

http://twitter.com/hbaylibrary

UPDATE: Congrats to Robert Scott who correctly answered the question by naming 3 of our upcoming teen programs! Robert is now the proud owner of a $5 Starbucks card. Enjoy!

Creepy Crawly Cakes!

2010-10-23T10:07:00.004-05:00

This past Tuesday, the 19th, we made Creepy Spider Bite Cakes for Halloween. We had so much fun using cakes, candy, and frosting to make these delectable treats. Check them out!

MAKE WAVES AT HAMPTON BAYS - Teen Video

2010-08-29T22:08:00.003-05:00

VOTE FOR US!

2010-07-06T09:59:00.003-05:00

Vote for the Hampton Bays Teen Department on the Pepsi Refresh Project! We are trying to get $5,000 to help the Southampton Town Animal Shelter. Go to www.refresheverything.com/teenshelterproject and vote for us. The projects with the most votes will get the money. You have to register to vote, but once you do you can go back and vote every day. Theresa and Jackie have voting instructions at the desk.

Program Pics 2010

2010-04-12T15:16:00.010-05:00

Check out photos from some of Teen’s great programs of 2010, including Make a Sweet Beat, the 50th Anniversary Party, St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2010 and Jackie’s Jewelry Program! Want to be in one of these slideshows? Then attend some of our upcoming programs. Check out the newsletter for upcoming events or talk to your friendly YA Librarian by stopping by or calling 728-6241 ext.120.

HBAY Teen pics - the best of 09!!

2009-12-09T16:46:00.001-05:00

Check it out!

2009-10-14T09:36:00.008-05:00

Come on down to the teen department and check out these new items !!!!!

Check out one of the great new books:

After by Amy Efaw: In complete denial that she is pregnant, straight-A student and star athlete Devon Davenport leaves her baby in the trash to die, and after the baby is discovered, Devon is accused of attempted murder.

Bluestar's Prophecy Special Edition by Erin Hunter: Bluefur, a warrior of ThunderClan, struggles under the weight of a prophecy that promises her glory as Clan leader, but also spells out her ultimate demise.

A Little Friendly Advice by Siobhan Vivian: When Ruby's divorced father shows up unexpectedly on her sixteenth birthday, the week that follows is full of confusing surprises, including discovering that her best friend has been keeping secrets from her, her mother has not been truthful about the past, and life is often complicated.

The Real Real: by Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus: When Hampton High senior Jesse is cast in a reality television show along with five other, more popular students, drama on and off screen reveals that what the audience and producers want is not the same as what Jesse wants.

The Sorceress : The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott: While armies of the Shadowrealms gather and Machiavelli goes to Alcatraz to kill Perenelle Flamel, fifteen-year-old twins Sophie and Josh Newman accompany the Alchemist to England to seek Gilgamesh.

News for Dogs by Lois Duncan: Now that their hotel for dogs has closed, Andi and her brother Bruce have a new project - publishing a newspaper for dogs. The Bow-Wow News is a neighborhood sensation, but once they post it online, scary things start to happen!

Or stop down and play a new board game:

Twilight board game
Are You Smarter than a 5th grader?

Or rent one of our new DVD's or video games

Monsters vs. Aliens
Buffy the Vampire Slayer" seasons 1 and 2
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Rob & Big Seasons 1 & 2

Batman Arkham Asylum for X-Box 360
NHL 2K10 for PS3
Muramasa for Wii

A book dedicated to Joey Marino...

2009-10-08T19:35:00.000-05:00

The book, “The Skateboarding Field Manual” by Ryan Stutt has been added to our collection in honor of Joey Marino. It was presented to our library by Lisa Jacobs of the Riverhead Public Library.

Hot New Books

2009-05-06T18:19:00.002-05:00

Schools almost out and the weathers heating up so celebrate by grabbing one of these hot new books:

Waggit's Tale by Peter Howe (dogs)

The Forest of Hands & Teeth by Carrie Ryan (horror)

Max by James Patterson (series)

Because I am Furniture by Thalia Chaltas (poetry)

Everything is Fine Ann Dee Ellis (drama)

Necropolis by Anthony Horowitz (sci-fi)

Willow by Julia Hoban (drama)

Baseball Crazy : ten short stories that cover all the bases by Nancy E. Mercado (short stories)

WIntergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson (drama)

Uninvited by Amanda Marrone (horror/ mystery)

The Twilight companion : the unauthorized guide to the series by Lois H. Gresh

Twilight director's notebook : the story of how we made the movie based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer / by Catherine Hardwicke.

Bring In Spring With A New Book

2009-03-27T12:30:00.006-05:00

What better way to celebrate the new season then by picking up a new book, come in and grab one of these great new titles:

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Pictures

2009-03-26T15:36:00.001-05:00

Thank you everyone who came out and supported us at the St. Patrick's parade. Check out some great pictures from the parade:

What Neely's Reading.....

2008-09-28T14:41:00.004-05:00

With the start of the new school year I have been asked by a lot of you for reading recommendations, whether it's for independent reading or for enjoyment some of the titles I would like to plug are...
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan (Coming to theaters on Oct. 3rd with Michael Cerra from Juno playing Nick!!!!!) Check it out!
Schooled by Gordon Korman
Impulse by Ellen Hopkins (author of Crank)

School Year's Here!

2008-09-03T17:32:00.004-05:00

Well the new school year is here!!!! WE wish you all the best! Welcome back to our after-school crew and to our new sixth graders.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming programs....Artists Cafe next TUESDAY 9/9.
We are in NEED of some new artwork to display - so sign up!

-Neely & Theresa

SRC- completed!

2008-08-23T13:44:00.003-05:00

The 2008 Summer Reading Club is officially over. Great job, to those of you who took the time to fill out your reading logs. We will be calling the raffle winners to come collect their prizes on Tuesday and Wednesday this week(8/26 &8/27).
Good Luck!

Summer's almost over.....

2008-08-18T11:59:00.007-05:00

Hey guys!
The summer is almost over (BOOOOOO!) If you have not picked up a book for your school assignment--stop procrastinating and get in here!
Summer Reading Club is wrapping up, the last day to submit raffle tickets is August 22 (this Friday) Theresa has got a LOT of different prizes she collected so DON'T be left out be sure to fill out your tickets!
Congratulations to the Hampton Bays Battle of the Books team! we competed at Stony Brook University on Sat. 8/16 and placed 4th in the afternoon division out of 17 teams and we were awarded the TEAM SPIRIT award! Great job Sara, Sarah, Alex and Tyler!

Book Report Contest

2008-07-16T11:52:00.002-05:00

Take a look guys, the HBAY movie theater is running another program...you can use the books you read for this contest as entries for our Summer Reading Club....READ ON!

It's been a while...

2008-07-10T13:13:00.002-05:00

HAPPY SUMMER! We hope all of you are enjoying the sunshine! Don't forget to stop by and register for our Summer Reading Club. For each book you read, fill out a raffle ticket and enter to win PRIZES!

Drawings will take place at the end of August.

Welcome 5th Graders!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-06-10T21:30:00.002-05:00

Welcome to the HBAY YA blog. Our blog contains important information about programs, contests, news, etc. everything that we have going on down in Teen Services!

Any questions, stop by and visit Neely or Theresa!
Bye!

Battle of the Books 2008

2008-06-10T21:23:00.001-05:00

D.I.YA Project- Thursday, May 29 @ 4

2008-05-28T13:54:00.003-05:00

Hey guys! In the mood for making something? Do-It-Yourself Young Adults! Join me tomorrow at 4 and make a bird feeder for your yard.

See you tomorrow at 4 in the downstairs community room!
Later
Neely

Artists Cafe-Check it out!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-05-13T10:18:00.001-05:00

WIN MOVIE TICKETS!

2008-05-01T14:09:00.002-05:00

COME ON EVERYONE! Now is your chance to win movie tickets to the UA Hampton Bays Movie Theater. All you have to do is write an essay on who your hero is.
Please submit it to Neely or Theresa by next Friday, May 9.
FIRST PLACE WINS 6 TICKETS!! SECOND PLACE WINS 4 TICKETS! THIRD PLACE WINS 2 TICKETS!!

D.I.Y.A. Project

2008-04-24T17:15:00.002-05:00

Thanks to those who came to the D.I.Y.A. Project yesterday. We can't wait to display your beautiful art in the department!

Upcoming Program....

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FYI

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TBG!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TEEN TECH WEEK QUIZ WINNERS!

2008-03-18T13:53:00.006-05:00

First place: Ethan Frasher: $20 iTunes gift card!
Second place: Brian Intermaggio: $10 iTunes gift card!
Third place: Joe Veeck: $5 iTunes gift card!
Congratulations to all of our winners and thanks to everyone who participated!

2008-03-14T15:12:00.004-05:00

Thanks to all who attended the Artists Cafe on Tuesday, March 11. You are all great artists!!
The next Artists Cafe will take place on Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30PM. See you there!

TBG!

2008-03-07T08:31:00.003-05:00

The 2nd meeting of the Teen Book Group was Wed. Theresa and I had 13 boys and girls who participated-It was a lot of fun! Be on the lookout for the date of the next meeting..........
CAPS,CAPS FOR SALE!
BTW, we didn't get to hear Theresa's book and it was a good one!

TTYL-Neely

Test Your Smarts and take our Teen Tech Week Quiz!!

2008-03-01T10:26:00.004-05:00

Starting March 1, come on in and help us celebrate Teen Tech Week by completing our quiz. The completed answers are due to Neely and Theresa no later than Friday, March 7.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive iTunes gift cards. Get connected @ your library!!

FYI

2008-02-23T11:21:00.005-05:00

Well vacation is almost over, and those of you who have been in to visit us this past week have been pretty well behaved, Good job & keep up the nice work.

For our friends who were away, WELCOME BACK!

Let's see....we had our Memory Board project. We have a couple examples displayed on the

D.I. YA table. It was a lot of FUN!

We had our first TAG meeting, thank you to the teens who participated we'd like to have a few more of you sign up next time - IT'S YOUR DEPARTMENT, C'MON GET INVOLVED.

I have posted the next few programs on the blog, if you are interested please see me or Theresa at the Teen Services Desk-

TTYL-
Neely

PLAY THESE FUN VALENTINE'S DAY GAMES!!!

2008-02-14T10:29:00.006-05:00

Valentine's Day Word Drop:
Find all of the Valentine's Day words before they hit the floor!
http://blackdog4kids.com/holiday/valentine/word-drop/index.html

Valentine's Day Hangman:
Try and guess the word before you get hangman!
http://www.dltk-holidays.com/valentines/hang-man/hangman.htm

TAKE OUR VALENTINE'S DAY QUIZ!!!!

2008-02-14T10:19:00.002-05:00

Do you think you know all about Valentine's Day? Well then Meg Cabot's Valentine's Day quiz!!!
http://megcabot.com/quizzes/polls-February06.php

Meg Cabot is the popular author of "The Princess Diaries" series!!

THE RESULTS ARE IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-02-12T14:23:00.000-05:00

Ok, so the winner of the COUNT YOUR SWEETHEARTS contest is Erick Saldivar. Congratulations Erick! You are now the proud owner of 580 sweetheart candies...FYI you guessed the exact number!

And 6th grader Christian Ruiz won this month's You've Been Caught Being Good Contest.

Keep up the good work!
Congrats to you both!
Neely & Theresa

Conversation Hearts Giveaway! 2/12

2008-02-08T09:18:00.000-05:00

The winner of our little game "Guess the number of hearts in the jar"

will be announced on Tuesday!

Stop by the Teen Dept. and find out who guessed the closest.

(Remember it's the closest to the number of candies WITHOUT going over.)

1st Meeting of the TBG-It was HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-02-07T13:41:00.001-05:00

Theresa and I want to thank all of you who participated in last night's book discussion! You guys were GREAT! Noisy, but GREAT!
Our next meeting is Wed. March 5 at 5:30...Here's the plan, bring your favorite picture book from when you were little...

TBG

2008-01-30T19:54:00.000-05:00

REMINDER! The first meeting of the TBG (Teen Book Group) is next Wed. Feb. 6 at 5:30. Bring your favorite book to talk about...Join Neely and Theresa in the YA Office and pop-a-squat. Snacks will be served.
Come check it out!

Twilight Update

2008-01-28T15:09:00.000-05:00

For all you Twilight fanatics (Like me) out there...The first book in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series is scheduled to come to the big screen in December of 2008. Kristen Stewart, who was most recently in The Messengers and Into the Wild, will play Bella Swan and Robert Pattinson, who was Cedric Diggory in the last two Harry Potter movies, will play our favorite vampire Edward. If you want to know the latest details about the movie go to The Internet Movie Database or visit http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/. If you still haven't read Twilight, stop by the Library and check it out-- and remember, if it's checked out we can place a hold for you!

New to the Teen Dept. (Besides the Librarians.)

2008-01-22T14:39:00.000-05:00

Check it out!!!!!!
The MANGA collection has been moved...our manga books now have a new home on the wall where the new books once were.
Also...
New magazines for 08' Alternative Press, Anime Insider, Teen Vogue, Sporting News and more!
BTW, we are in the process of bringing our Manga series up to date, please standby.
Don't forget to stop by the YA Desk and give us your suggestions!

Best musicians of 2007

2007-10-17T15:14:00.000-05:00

Who were the hottest musicians of 2007? What was the best album of 2007? What type of music is the hottest right now? Tell us what you think!

Video Games In The Library

2007-09-11T10:01:00.000-05:00

The library is interested in purchasing video games for various systems. What video game systems are hot; XBox 360, PS3, Wii, PS2? What video games should we get?

Vote for the Wed. Night Movie!

2007-06-26T11:40:00.000-05:00

Vote now on what movie you want to see for the Wed. Night Movie! Click Here to take survey

Check out the Hampton Bays High School Band

2007-06-07T15:37:00.000-05:00

Check out the Hampton Bays High School Band's performance at the spring concert.
The performance is of Robert W. Smith's adaption of Dante's The Divine Comedy and is posted on YouTube in four parts The Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso, The Ascension.

Here's the Inferno...

That was an amazing performance! Great Job!

Survey!

2007-06-07T13:17:00.000-05:00

Help us out, and let us know what you think...Click Here to take survey

TEEN PODCAST!!!

2007-05-05T15:36:00.000-05:00

Check it out! Like what you hear? Want to participate in the next HBAY-YA Teen Podcast? Go to the Garage Band website and pick out a few songs you like. Then bring them to Mr. B and when we record the next show you will be a part of it!

Artist Cafe On-Line!?!?!

2007-05-05T13:14:00.000-05:00

The Artist's Cafe is now online! For those times that you are looking for something artsy to do between meetings. Check it out and participate by going to HBAY-YA's Artist's Cafe Blog and try one of the Art Challenges!

Teen Zine Meeting...

2007-05-01T11:52:00.001-05:00

The Teen Zine Crew will be meeting to put together the HBAY-YA Teen Zine!

Come on down and submit anything you would like to see included in the next issue. We would love to see your art, poems, thoughts, fan fiction, rants, raves, opinions, or reviews.

Hope to see you there.

Don't forget about our del.icio.us page!

2007-05-01T10:22:00.000-05:00

Remember to check out our del.icio.us page for reliable resources when writing reports, or doing homework. Also if your bored check out the "Fun" section to keep you busy.

Another New Magazine!

2007-04-04T12:57:00.000-05:00

We have added another new magazine to our collection. Thrasher Magazine for all of your skateboard needs!

2007-04-03T19:08:00.000-05:00

April sees us celebrate...

Come check out the new display for some cool poetry books, there is even one by Tupac Shakur!

If you feel inspired to write a poem do not hesitate to submit it for the Teen Zine, or come and read it on our Y.A. Podcast.

New Magazine Added!

2007-03-30T13:23:00.000-05:00

Spin Magazine has been added to the Y.A. collection! Check it out for all of your music needs.

Fantasy Baseball...

2007-03-29T17:52:00.000-05:00

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Live Baseball Draft, and for being patient during our computer problems. Have fun and enjoy your teams.

Remember keep up with your teams this will run through out the whole baseball season.

To anyone who missed out on the draft or for those who were here and want another team we can set up another live draft. Either let Mr. B or Mr. W know and we will set one up.

Baseball...

2007-03-14T14:07:00.000-05:00

Podcast...

2007-03-13T13:35:00.000-05:00

We will be recording our podcast on Thursday March 15th @ 5pm!

Come with music, announcements, reviews, a friend, or something you want to talk about.

Its going to be lots of fun, and the finished product will be featured on the blog so people all over can listen to what you recorded!

See Mr.B for more information.

TTW starts today!

2007-03-04T14:52:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Teen Tech Week!!!

We have a lot going on this week so if your looking for something to do ask one of the Librarian's for the Internet Scavenger Hunt, Come in and record something for our Teen Podcast, or create something for our Art Contest.

Also try out Tutor.com for help with homework or projects in school. Use the link
http://www.tutor.com/teentechweek

Rock and Read...

2007-01-30T16:57:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone I hope you will enjoy the blog!

I have a question for you musicians... who would like to take guitar lessons here at the library??? Leave a comment or let one of the YA Librarians know and if enough people are interested we just might offer them here. So you can literally Rock and Read in the same place!

Teen Tech Week..

2007-01-18T11:23:00.000-05:00

Teen Tech Week March 4th - 10th!

Look for the new newsletter we have a lot planned to celebrate Teen Tech Week!