Teen Science & Tech Night!

Teen Game Show Night January 27 @ 5:30

Think you've got what it takes to be a winning game show contestant?

Come to our Teen Game Show Night and play Family Feud and Minute to Win It games for prizes!

Open to teens in grades 6-12.

When: Tuesday, January 27 5:30-7:00 PM
Where: West Caldwell Public Library Meeting Room, 30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell NJ 07006

Call 973-226-5441 or click here for more info.

See you there!

2014 Teen Read Week!!

2014 Teen Read Week is almost here! 

Teen Read Week is a national event held at libraries across the country to celebrate reading and encourage teens to be regular library users.

In honor of the event, we'll be celebrating with an awesome craft and activity program on Tuesday, October 14 @ 5:30 PM.

We'll also have a week-long book trivia contest with a chance to win a prize, and a special READ OFF YOUR FINES event! Come into the library and for every 15 minutes you read, 50 cents will be taken off your fines!!

What are you waiting for?! Get reading!!! 

Open to teens in grades 6-12.

Teen Fall Events @ the Library

There are tons of things going on this fall for teens at the library! All events are free and open to teens in grades 6-12, but registration is required. Call 973-226-5441, sign up online at http://tinyurl.com/WCPL-events, or visit the Library to register.

Bad Movie Bingo Night! 

Tuesday, September 30 @ 5:30 PM

Join us for an amazingly bad film & play our Bad Movie Bingo Game! Spot the horror movie clichés for a chance to win a prize! The film is rated PG-13. 

Teen Read Week 2014

Tuesday, October 14 @ 5:00 PM

Celebrate the awesomeness of reading all week long with contests, book displays, and a special program on October 14.

Halloween Bash!

Tuesday, October 28 @ 5:00 PM

Are you addicted to Halloween candy? Do you start planning your costume in June? Then come to our pre-Halloween Bash! We'll have games, food, and a mystery or two.

International Game Day Tournament

Saturday, November 15

Ready to get your game on? Celebrate International Game Day with a Wii gaming tournament and a chance to be crowned game champion!

Teen Holiday Program

Wednesday, December 17 @ 5:00 PM

Feeling a little “Bah, humbug!”? Come to our special holiday program and get back into the spirit again!

Test Prep @ the Library

October 18 (SAT), November 22 (ACT), January 17 (SAT/ACT COMBO)

We are partnering with Kaplan K12 & College Prep to offer free full-length practice SAT, ACT, and SAT/ACT combo tests for high school students. Seats go quickly, so sign-up today! 

New Fall Volunteer Opportunities!

ATTENTION TEENS!

Are you looking to earn community service hours?

Want to have fun and help the West Caldwell Public Library at the same time?

Why not sign up to assist with our library events!

We are looking for volunteers 14-18 years old to provide help with our fall activities & programs.

For more information or to sign-up, please

contact the Reference Department, call 973-226-5441 or email wcalref@westcaldwell.bccls.org.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR:

·        Weekly programs like Rhyme Time, Library Stars and Little Bookworms

·        Special programs like Seasonal Discovery with the Essex County Environmental Center, Dance and Sing with Mr. Justin, and International Game Day

Are you ready for....BAD MOVIE BINGO?!

Join us for an amazingly bad film & play our Bad Movie Bingo Game! Spot the horror movie clichés for a chance to win a prize!

Featuring one of the worst movies ever made! 

Open to Teens in Grades 6-12. The film is rated PG-13. 

Sign-up by calling 973-226-5441 or registering online at http://bccls.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=22092&lib=149. 

Teen Summer Reading Program Pics!

Thanks to everyone who helped make our Teen Summer Reading Program amazing! Here's a few pics of our Finale Party, and our big winners!

TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM: FINAL SCIENCE TRIVIA QUESTION!!!

All summer long, we've been posting science Trivia Questions on our blog and Facebook page for our Teen Summer Reading Program.....THIS WEEK IS OUR FINAL QUESTION!!!

SCIENCE TRIVIA CHALLENGE: FINAL QUESTION! 

Who invented the jet engine?

If you are a West Caldwell resident between 12-18 years old, send the answer with your name, email and grade in school to wcalref@westcaldwell.bccls.org and be entered into a drawing for great prizes!!

Congrats to the winner of the WEEK 6 Science Trivia Challenge! The correct answer to the question "What is the longest bone in the human body?" is the femur (thighbone)! 

Don't Forget To Turn In Those Summer Reading Program Tickets!

Our Teen Summer Reading Program Finale Party is next Wednesday, August 6, but all of your Summer Reading Program prize tickets need to be turned in by MONDAY, AUGUST 4.

Drop them off at the Reference Desk at the West Caldwell Public Library before then for a chance to win AWESOME prizes!!!

Beat the Heat This Tuesday!

Summer heat driving you nuts? Save your sanity and come to our Beat the Heat Game Night on Tuesday, July 22 at 5:30 PM! 

We'll have board games, card games, and Wii games. Learn how to make your own catapult and enter our catapult challenge for prizes! 

Sign up by clicking the link below or calling 973-226-5441. 

http://bccls.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=14641&lib=149

Open to teens in grades 6-12. 

Part of our 2014 Teen Summer Reading Program. Sign-up today!! 

TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM: SCIENCE TRIVIA QUESTION 4

All summer long, we'll be posting science Trivia Questions every week on our blog and Facebook page for our Teen Summer Reading Program.

SCIENCE TRIVIA CHALLENGE: QUESTION 4

Which part of the Earth lies between the outer core and the crust?

If you are a West Caldwell resident between 12-18 years old, send the answer with your name, email and grade in school to wcalref@westcaldwell.bccls.org and be entered into a drawing for great prizes!!


Congrats to the winner of the WEEK 3 Science Trivia Challenge! The correct answer to the question "Diamonds are a form of which chemical element?" is carbon!

Teen Summer Reading Program Prizes!

Have you signed up for the Teen Summer Reading Program? What are you waiting for?! There's prizes to be won!

For every book you read or audiobook you listen to, you can turn in a ticket for a chance to win. The more tickets you submit, the greater your chances of winning awesome prizes........so sign-up TODAY!

(And yes, those ARE a new pair of Beats Solo 2.0 Headphones!!)

Teen Advisory Group Meeting - Monday July 14 6:30-7:30 PM

Our next TAG meeting is Monday, July 14 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM!

The TAG is open to students in grades 6-12. Come help us plan upcoming library programs and choose new books, music, and DVDs for the library to purchase! You'll get fed and earn community service hours, too!

Sign-up at the West Caldwell Public Library reference desk, call 973-226-5441 or send an email to wcalref@bccls.org.

Summer Reading After-Hours Kick-Off Party!

Thanks to everyone who came to the Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party last night! We had a blast playing games, shoving ice cream in our faces, running a scavenger hunt, and just causing general chaos in the library after hours!!

Be sure to sign up for our next program on July 22 @ 5:30 PM: Beat The Heat Game Night! Click HERE to register.

Pics from the party:

Have You Signed Up for the Teen Summer Reading Program: After Hours Kick-Off Party Yet?

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

IT’S ONLY A WEEK AWAY!!

TUESDAY, JUNE 24

7:00 – 10:00 (AFTER THE LIBRARY CLOSES!)

Always wanted to yell in the library? Now’s your chance! Come to our Kick-Off Party when the library’s closed!

Sign up for our Summer Reading Program, win prizes in our Minute to Win It challenges, uncover the clues in our treasure hunt, and create a delicious treat! 

Open to teens in grades 6-12.

Registration is required. Sign-up at the reference desk, call 973-226-5441, or register online at http://bccls.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=8484&lib=. 

DON'T MISS OUT! 

Summer Volunteer Opportunities!

Are you looking for ways to get community service hours during the summer? Want to have fun and help out the West Caldwell Public Library at the same time? 

Why not sign up to help with our summer events!  

We are looking for volunteers 13-18 years old to help out at the following events:  

Lunch Bunch: Story, game, and craft program for grades 2-4

Wednesdays at 1:00 PM

June 25

July 2

July 9

July 16

July 23

July 30

August 6

Mad Scientist Book Club: Book discussion for grades 3-5

Thursdays at 6:00 PM

July 17

July 24

July 31

August 7

Boys’ Mock Sleepover: Fun “sleepover” program for boys in grades 2-5

Thursday, June 26 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Girls’ Mock Sleepover: Fun “sleepover” program for girls in grades 2-5

Thursday, July 10 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Library Book Sale

Thursday, June 26 6:00 – 8:00 PM

If you’d like to sign up to volunteer at one or more events, please call the Youth Services Department at 973-226-5441.  

Looking for something to do this summer?

JOIN THE WEST CALDWELL LIBRARY TEEN ADVISORY GROUP!! 

Our next meeting is Tuesday, June 10 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. We'll be planning our scavenger hunt and Minute to Win It Challenges for our Kick-off Program on June 24.

The TAG is open to students in grades 6-12. Come help us plan upcoming library programs and choose new books, music, and DVDs for the library to purchase! You'll get fed and earn community service hours, too!

Sign-up at the West Caldwell Public Library reference desk, call 973-226-5441 or send an email to wcalref@bccls.org.

Are You Ready for the 2014 Teen Summer Reading Program?!

This summer, you can sign up for the West Caldwell Public Library Summer Reading Program and read or listen to GREAT books, participate in FANTASTIC events, and be eligible to win AWESOME prizes!

SIGN UP STARTS JUNE 23! Check back for more info about programs, events and contests. 

It's Guaranteed to SPARK A REACTION All Summer Long!

DON'T MISS OUT! 

OPEN TO TEENS IN GRADES 6-12.

Teen Tuesday: Bad Movie Night

Are you ready for some really terrible cinema? Then join us for a BAD MOVIE NIGHT at the West Caldwell Public Library! We'll be watching something so bad......it's amazing!! 

Bring a friend, bring your snarkiest comments, and prepare to be astounded at just how bad film making can be! 

Open to teens in grades 6-12. 

Teen Advisory Group Meeting May 13 @ 6:30 PM

REMINDER: Our next Teen Advisory Group meeting will be Tuesday, May 13 @ 6:30 PM.

We'll be planning the upcoming Summer Reading Program after-hours kick-off event in June!

The TAG is open to students in grades 6-12. Come help us plan upcoming library programs and choose new books, music, and DVDs for the library to purchase! You'll get fed and earn community service hours, too!

Sign-up at the West Caldwell Public Library reference desk, call 973-226-5441 or send an email to wcalref@bccls.org.