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The New York Public Library Celebrates Back-to-School with Free After-School Programs in September
New York Times Best-Selling Author Stephenie Meyer Sinks Her Teeth into a Discussion with Teens
The vampires, rhythm, and mime featured in The New York Public Library's free September programs continue summer fun into the school year for children and young adults. Author Stephenie Meyer will visit Tompkins Square, the power of musical instruments will be explored, and Bill Bowers will show kids how to mime! Also, in remembrance of September 11, 2001, children will share their experiences of that day through stories, poems, and pictures. The Library presents more than 20,000 free public programs throughout its 86 branches in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island annually, complementing its broad collections and other services. A complete listing of events is available at www.nypl.org/events.
Highlighted September Programs in The New York Public Library Branches for Children and Young Adults
Game On @ St. George
Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19 & 26, 4:00 p.m., St. George Library Center, 5 Central Avenue, Staten Island
The St. George Library Center Teen Advisory Group brings video games and gaming to the library! Funded through the generous support of the Wallace Foundation.
Knit-Wit
Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20 & 27, 4:00 p.m., St. Agnes Branch, 444 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan
Punk-rock costume designer Sajata Epps gets stitchy with teens at the St. Agnes Branch. Young adults 12 through 18 will learn to knit, purl, read a pattern, and increase! They will knit a wristband, scarf, necklace, or whatever their creativity inspires! All materials will be provided.
Turn It Up @ The Library
Thursday, September 7, 14, 21 & 28, 4:00 p.m., Donnell Library Center, 20 West 53rd Street, Manhattan
Teens create their own podcasts, a radio-like sound documentary that can be listened to online. They can interview a friend, or tell their own story. James Murdock, a freelance radio and print journalist for Public Radio's "Marketplace, WNYC" and The New York Blade explains it all. All materials will be provided. For ages 12 to 18. Funded through the generous support of the Wallace Foundation.
Were you here on 9/11/01?
Monday, September 11, 4:00 p.m., Donnell Library Center, 20 West 53rd Street, Manhattan
Children that were in New York on that fatal day will share their stories. Amateur writing welcome. The stories don't have to be dramatic, just true and real. Children will be encouraged to bring a one-page story or poem, art, or photograph to read and submit to Art for Healing NYC's 9/11 book, or just attend with a friend.
Crazy Chemistry: A Solid Foundation
Wednesday, September 13, 4:00 p.m., Harlem Branch, 9 West 124th Street, Manhattan
Children will investigate different solids, develop vocabulary to describe them, and create a scale by which they can measure their weight. Presented by the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Recommended for ages 6 to 12. Preregistration is required. Funded through the generous support of the Wallace Foundation.
Meet the Author presents Kalisha Buckhanon
Thursday, September 14, 4:00 p.m., Grand Concourse Branch, 155 East 173rd Street, Bronx
Kalisha Buckhanon is the author of Upstate, which won the prestigious ALEX Award from the American Library Association. Her articles, essays, and stories have appeared in The Independent (London), The Michigan Quarterly Review, Black Issues Book Review, Black MBA Magazine and Warpland: A Journal of Black Literature and Ideas. For ages 12 to 18. Funded through he generous support of the Wallace Foundation.
Crazy Chemistry: Metals
Wednesday, September 20, 4:00 p.m., Harlem Branch, 9 West 124th Street, Manhattan
Children will explore where metals come from and how they are mined, refined, and formed for use. They will discover the unique qualities of metals, including malleability and conductivity, through experiments and an embossed metal art project. Presented by the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Recommended for ages 6 to 12. Preregistration is required. Funded through the generous support of the Wallace Foundation.
Rhythm and Sound in Theatre
Thursday, September 21, 4:00 p.m., Edenwald Branch, 1255 East 233rd Street, Bronx
Using instruments from all over the world, John Berger of Urban Stages will show how percussion is used in theater and other media to tell stories, create moods, and enhance movement. Funded through the generous support of the Wallace Foundation.
The Art of Mime
Thursday, September 21, 4:00 p.m., Mott Haven Branch, 321 East 140th Street, Bronx
Bill Bowers from Urban Stages will demonstrate short mime acts followed by discussion and interactive mime pieces created with the audience. Recommended for ages 5 to 12. Funded through the generous support of the Wallace Foundation.
Meet the Authors presents Alex Simmons and Bill McCay
Thursday, September 21, 4:00 p.m., Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx
Authors Alex Simmons and Bill McCay, co-authors of the exciting new mystery novel, The Raven League, based on the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, will talk to young adults ages 12 to 18.
Meet the Author presents Stephenie Meyer
Tuesday, September 26, 4:00 p.m., Tompkins Square Branch, 311 East 10th Street, Manhattan
Stephenie Meyer, acclaimed author of Twilight and New Moon, will come to the library and talk to young adults ages 12 to 18. Support for this program is made possible by Little, Brown and Company.
Celebrate Banned Books Week
Wednesday, September 27, 4;00 p.m., Donnell Library Center, 20 West 53rd Street, Manhattan
Meet the Authors and the Teen Central Teen Advisory Group present Carolyn Mackler, Cecily Von Ziegesar, and David Levithan. Carolyn Mackler is the author of Love and Other Four Letter Words and Vegan Virgin Valentine and has won a Print Honor award for her book, The Earth, My Butt And Other Big Round Things. Cecily Von Ziegesar is the author of the Gossip Girl series. David Levithan is the esteemed author of Boy Meets Boy, Are We There Yet?, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, Marly's Ghost and the upcoming Wide Awake. Both authors have been included on prestigious book-lists, including the American Library Association's Best Books For Young Adults, Quick Picks For Reluctant Readers, and The New York Public Library's Books For the Teen Age. This program made possible through the generous support of Candlewick Press and Random House, Inc.
Crazy Chemistry: Crystals
Wednesday, September 27, 4:00 p.m., Harlem Branch, 9 West 124th Street, Manhattan
Children will explore crystalline structures by putting puzzles of repeating patterns together to create a variety of crystal mixtures to grow a crystal garden. For ages 6 to 12. Preregistration is required. Presented by the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Funded through the generous support of the Wallace Foundation.
