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School’s out! Great Summer Reads
The weather is hot and you have a lot of free time on your hands. There is nothing better than soaking up some summer rays and
To help you plan an unforgettable summer vacation, the Northport- reading a great book. The following books are a collection of this
East Northport Public Library Teen Services Department has put year’s must-read titles and not-to-be-missed classics. Whether you
together this Teen Guide to an Awesome Summer. dig zombies and high speed action or total drama and mythological
creatures, you will find your new favorite book here.
Included here are suggestions for the best in books, games, music,
and movies, plus great tips to help you discover cool new activities, Sun-Kissed and Burned: Stories of Love, Friendship
places, and hobbies. In addition, we have listed local attractions and Everything In Between
and summer events to help you make this the greatest summer yet! The Luxe by Anna Godbersen
For more info visit http://www.nenpl.org/teens Summer Boys by Hailey Abbott
How to Say Goodbye in Robot by Natalie Standiford
Academy 7 by Anne Osterlund
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
The Au Pairs by Melissa De la Cruz
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan
Teen Reading Club Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
Lips Touch: Three Times by Laini Taylor
Join the fun this summer and participate in the Northport-East Fallen by Lauren Kate
Northport Teen Summer Reading Club “Make Waves @ Your
Zombies Don’t Need Sun Block:
Library.” From June 28 to August 12, students entering grades 6-12
are invited to come to the Library and read for prizes as well as Ghoulishly Good Paranormal Stories
take part in special programs offered throughout the summer. Generation Dead by Daniel Waters
The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks
Earn one Book Buck for every age-appropriate book that you read. Soul Enchilada by David Macinnis Gill
Obtain your “Read and Rate Forms” in the Teen Centers or online The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer
at www.nenpl.org/teens. Your Book Bucks will be held at the Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
Reference Desk. These will be redeemable for cool prizes such as The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
iTunes apps, gift certificates, books, posters and collectibles. The Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan
For more information about our summer programs visit World War Z by Max Brooks
www.nenpl.org/teens The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod by Heather Brewer
The Afterlife by Gary Soto
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It’s a Cruel, Cruel Summer: School’s Out, Schools Out--Don’t Turn Off Your Brain:
but the Drama Remains Stories to Make You Think
The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
If I Stay by Gayle Forman Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork
Last Night I Sang to the Monster by Benjamin Alire Sáenz The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Purple Heart by Patricia McCormick Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
Crash Into Me by Albert Borris Once by Morris Gleitzman
Hate List by Jennifer Brown How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff
Harmless by Dana Reinhardt Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Liar by Justine Larbalestier Feed by M.T. Andersen
Tales of the Madman Underground by John Barnes Sold by Patricia McCormick
Far Out Man! The Best in Sci-Fi and Fantasy Vacation--All I Ever Wanted: Road Trips
Skin Hunger by Kathleen Duey and Adventures Abroad
The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor Surf Mules by Greg Neri
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson
City of Glass by Cassandra Clare Vidalia in Paris by Sasha Watson
Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black Going Bovine by Libba Bray
Gone by Michael Grant Ostrich Boys by Keith Gray
Wings by Aprilynne Pike Shift by Jennifer Bradbury
Graceling by Kristin Cashore An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
The Dust of 100 Dogs by A.S. King All the Way by Andy Behrens
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Smash! Boom! Pow! Action and Adventure Stories
Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Richard Yancey Who Ate My Ice Cream? Mystery and Intrigue
Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin
The Maximum Ride series by James Patterson Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
The Maze Runner by James Dashner Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Boneshaker by Cherie Priest The Morgue and Me by John C. Ford
Wake by Lisa McMann The Pricker Boy by Reade Scott Whinnem
The Last Thing I Remember by Andrew Klavan The Prince of Mist by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac Chasing the Bear: A Young Spenser Novel by Robert B. Parker
Peak by Roland Smith Paper Towns by John Green
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Laugh Out Loud: Super Funny Books Boredom Busters:
Spanking Shakespeare by Jake Wizner Books to Jog Your Creative Output
King Dork by Frank Portman Eat Fresh Food: Awesome Recipes for Teen Chefs by Rozanne Gold
Not as Crazy as I Seem by George Harrar Photojojo! by Amit Gupta
Ninjas, Piranhas, and Galileo by Greg Leitich Smith Alternacrafts by Jessica Vitkus
Alice, I Think by Susan Juby The Indie Band Survival Guide by Randy Chertkow
Whip It by Shauna Cross D.I.Y. Design It Yourself Ellen Lupton, ed.
What My Mother Doesn't Know by Sonya Sones Rip It! Reconstruct the Clothes of Your Dreams by Elissa Meyrich
Does My Head Look Big in This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah The Best of Make Mark Frauenfelder, ed.
The Best of Instructables Volume I
Seize the Story by Victoria Hanley
Little Pictures, Big Story:
The Best in Graphic Novels
The Legend of Zelda series by Akira Himekawa
Solanin by Asano Inio
Nightschool by Svetlana Chmakova
Summer Employment:
Meanwhile: Pick Any Path by Jason Shiga Beyond Lemonade Stands
Invincible Iron Man: The Five Nightmares by Matt Fraction
Sandman: The Dream Hunters by Neil Gaiman
Summer is a great time to find a job and make some money. Check
Spider-Man Noir by David Hine
out these books and websites to help you find the perfect summer
Bayou by Jeremy Love
job, or help you launch your own dream business.
I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly
Books:
Real Deal: Great Non-Fiction Books The Handmade Marketplace: How to Sell Your Crafts by Kari Chapin
Craft, Inc.: Turn Your Creative Hobby into a Business by Meg Ilasco
To Touch a Wild Dolphin by Rachel Smolker What Color Is Your Parachute? For Teens by Carol Christen
American Shaolin by Matthew Polly
The Teen Vogue Handbook by Teen Vogue
I Can't Keep My Own Secrets Larry Smith, ed.
ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging by Darren Rowse
The Good Soldiers by David Finkel
Summer Jobs Worldwide 2010 by Susan Griffith
Hoop Dreams by Ben Joravsky Back Door Guide to Short-Term Job Adventures by Michael Landes
How to Survive a Robot Uprising by Daniel H. Wilson eBay 101 by Steve Weber
Tigers in Red Weather by Ruth Padel
The Dog Walker's Startup Guide by J.D. Antell
Why Pandas Do Handstands by Augustus Brown
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Websites:
www.snagajob.com Summer blockbusters:
Part-time and seasonal work job listings
Great Movies and Cold A/C
www.coolworks.com/teen-jobs
Outdoor and recreational jobs for teens
When it’s brutally hot out there, there’s nothing better than a great
www.usajobs.gov/studentjobs summer blockbuster and some A/C. For movie times and reviews
Teen jobs and internships with the Federal government
visit Fandango online at www.fandango.com. For the best in indie
films check out the Huntington Cinema Arts Centre at
www.cinemaartscentre.org/collection
Chill Out and Wild out!
2010 Summer Blockbusters:
Great Summer Music Shrek Forever After May 21
Here’s a collection of great music to help you build the ultimate Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time May 28
summer playlist. For more great music recommendations and videos Toy Story 3 June 18
visit www.vevo.com The Twilight Saga: Eclipse June 30
The Last Airbender July 2
Vampire Weekend Contra Beastly July 30
Justin Bieber My World 2.0 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World August 13
Cornershop Judy Sucks a Lemon
Phoenix Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
Passion Pit Manners
La Roux La Roux
The Temper Trap Conditions
Raveonettes In and Out of Control
Jay Sean All or Nothing Outdoor Fun for all
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There is so much to do on Long Island and in New York during the
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summer months. From concerts and festivals to camping and skating,
there really is an outdoor activity for just about everyone. Use our
listings to find some great ideas on how to see some new sights and
grab some much-needed sunshine.
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Local Beaches: Splish Splash Water Park:
With over 20 slides and attractions, Splish Splash has 96 exciting
Asharoken Beach acres of total fun for the whole family. Everywhere you turn, you’ll
Crabmeadow discover another one-of-a-kind water attraction.
Hobart Beach 2549 Middle Country Road, Riverhead, NY 11901 (631) 727-3600
Sunken Meadow Visit online at: www.splishsplashlongisland.com
Jones Beach (Ocean Beach)
Robert Moses (Ocean Beach) Geocaching: Treasure Hunting with a GPS
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout
the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The
Surf Spots: basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors
and then share your experiences online. Find local hidden caches
There are a lot of great places to surf on Long Island. Three local
online at www.geocaching.com
spots include Robert Moses, Gilgo Beach, and Hemlocks. For more
information on local surf spots and wave/tide conditions visit
Summer Concerts:
http://wannasurf.com
There’s no better time than the summer to enjoy an outdoor concert.
Many area concerts also have free admission. Check out the listings
Skate Parks: below to find information about your favorite bands and musicians.
The Town of Huntington has opened its first Skate Park, located in
Greenlawn Park on the corner of Broadway and Cuba Hill Road. The Art, Music and Poetry in the Park, Northport Village Park
Park, which is 9,200 square feet, has grind boxes, wedges, rails, www.villageofnorthport.com/events.htm
spines, ramps, subboxes, quarter pipes, and half pipes ranging up to Central Park NYC Summer Stage Free Concerts
eight feet in height. The Park is designed for beginners and www.summerstage.org
advanced rollerbladers, skateboarders, and BMX bikers. For more
information call the skate park at (631) 757-0696. WRXP Summer Rock & Indie concert listings
www.1019rxp.com/concerts/listings.aspx
Hot 97 Hip Hop & R&B concert listings
www.hot97.com/concerts/
106.1 WBLI Pop & Dance concert listings
www.wbli.com/event_guide/tours.html
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YDA Summer Outings Volunteer Opportunities
YDA, East Northport’s youth agency, sponsors super fun summer The summer is a great time to pursue volunteer opportunities.
field trips to amusement parks, arcades, baseball games, and Volunteering provides community support, teaches valuable skills,
more. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to sign up, but space is and looks great on your transcript and resumé. Check out our
limited. Below is a sample of some of their planned field trips. For online guide to local volunteer organizations and opportunities at
more information and to register, please contact them at the Northport–East Northport Public Library Teen page for local
(631) 261-7901 or visit them online at www.ydaonline.org volunteer opportunities:
www.nenpl.org/teens/help/volunteerresources.php
YDA Field Trips:
Dave & Buster’s Arcade July 7
Bronx Zoo July 14
Hershey Park July 20
LI Ducks Game July 28
Splish Splash August 5
Paint Ball August 10
Tanger Outlets August 26
Game On! Video Games Camping and hiking
Sometimes the sun just refuses to shine, and that’s a perfect time Gather your friends, some supplies, and pitch a tent! Long Island
to dust off your favorite game console. Here are our favorites: and New York State is full of great parks for camping, hiking, and
enjoying the great outdoors. Visit the New York State Parks
Great Games Department online for area camping sites and more information.
Little Big Planet (PS3) www.nysparks.state.ny.us/parks
3D Dot Game Heroes (PS3)
Super Street Fighter IV (PS3 + Xbox 360) Camping Sites and Parks:
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)
NCAA Football 11 (PS3, Xbox 360) Central Suffolk:
Final Fantasy XIII (PS3 and Xbox 360) Cathedral Pines County Park, Middle Island
Mod Nation Racers (PS3) Smith Point County Park, Shirley
Skate 3 (PS3 and Xbox360) Southaven County Park Campground, Brookhaven
Alan Wake (Xbox 360)
Trauma Team (Wii)
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Camping Sites and Parks (cont’d) Festivals and Fairs (cont’d)
Hamptons to Montauk/Southfork: Nassau Coliseum Fair
Cedar Point County Park, East Montauk/Southfork Date: July 2-4
Cupsogue Beach County Park, Westhampton Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
Hither Hills State Park, Montauk
Meschutt Beach County Park Campground, Hampton Bays Northport Fireman’s Fair
Sears Bellows County Park Campground, Hampton Bays Date: July 5-10
Shinnecock East County Park, Southampton Steers Ave, Northport, NY
North Shore: 4th Annual Great South Bay Music Festival
Blydenburgh County Park Campground, Smithtown Date: July 9-11
Wildwood State Park Campground, Wading River Shorefront Park, Patchogue, NY
South Shore: East Northport Fireman’s Fair
Eugene Nickerson Beach Park Campground, Lido Beach Date: Aug 4-7
Heckscher State Park Campground, East Islip East Northport, NY
Polish Town Fair 2010: Street Fair and Polka Festival
Summer Festivals Date: August 21-22
Riverhead, NY
Tasty stall food, interesting exhibits, music performances, and rides
galore. Long Island is bursting with summer fairs this year. If you Northport Family Fun Nights
and your friends are looking for an alternative to the movies and Tuesday nights in August
bowling, a summer fair is a great way to spend an evening. Just Northport, NY
watch your snack intake before you ride the Gravitron! For more
information on summer festivals visit Life On Long Island at
http://tiny.cc/xwhhz
For more information about the
Northport-East Northport Public Library
Teen Summer Reading Club
visit http://www.nenpl.org/teens
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