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TEENS & TWEENS: The Zone

A SPACE TO EXPLORE, LEARN, MAKE AND CONNECT

Twenty-first century teens have an unprecedented power and enthusiasm in shaping their social and learning environments. Designed to excite and engage, our tween/teen room is a positive space dedicated to empowering our youthful patrons as they develop their skills and challenge their norms. Quogue Library encourages their fascination to pursue social, cultural and community matters; and our library staff is always ready to share their dynamic resources and exciting programs.

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Tweens and teens are also invited to explore the Art Gallery and Innovation Lab – outfitted with a 3D printer, Cricut machine, audio/video production lab and desktop computers.

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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain

TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAM THEMES

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REGISTER FOR TWEEN AND TWEEN PROGRAMS

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Genealogy
Health and Wellness
Literature and Composition
Nature
Senior Support
Technology​​

Art, Culture and Film

​State Certifications

Culinary Workshops

Current Events

Crafting

Games

EXPANDED OFFERINGS

Academic Support
College Application Workshops
Resources for Youth Services, Wellness and Support
Volunteer Opportunities​​​​​​​

​​TEEN BOOK REVIEWS

We are inviting teens (grades 6-12) to submit book reviews for our website! Whether it was a Book, TV Show, Movie, Video Game or Album – if it was good we want to hear about it! If you would like to submit a review for our consideration, please fill out the form below. Each approved review is good for 1.5 hours of community service. 

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Click here to see reviews submitted by our Community Club and Teen Review Crew!​​​​​​​

RESOURCES

Use your library card to discover books and media, stream movies, take classes and more!

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Brainfuse
Homework help, skill-building, eLearning, foreign language support

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Brainfuse CollegeNow

Suffolk Cooperative Library Services is proud to announce a pilot program providing a new resource available to all Suffolk County residents. This new service assists patrons in every step of the college admissions process, making higher education more accessible and attainable for all.

 

Live-brary
Discover books, media, and other electronic resources

 

Kanopy
Stream thousands of movies, documentaries and more

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Flipster
Our go-to resource for best selling digital magazines and more

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Libby
Ebooks, audiobooks, and more

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Lynda.com
A premier online learning resource offering more than 4,000 courses covering technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies and more​​​

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POLICIES ​​​​​​​​​​​​​

UNATTENDED CHILDREN AT THE QUOGUE LIBRARY (Update Approved 5/31/2024)

  • Parents and caregivers, not library staff, are responsible for the behavior and supervision of their children while using the library.

  • Children under the age of ten, or children from Birth to Grade 4, cannot be left alone in the Children's Department. Their caregiver (15+), must be with them at all times. 

  • Children ages 10-14, or grades 5-8, may be left alone in the Children's department, but their caregiver (15+), must be on the premises during the length of their stay.

  • Any children dropped off at the library without an adult will be asked to call their parents, so that they can be picked up. If parents or caregivers are unavailable, proper authorities will be contacted. 

 

​TEEN ZONE USE POLICY (Update Approved 5/31/2024)     

  • The Teen Zone is for grades 6-12, or ages 12+.

  • Adults may not use the Zone for personal meetings, phone calls, or business. Please ask a librarian for a quiet room if you need one, but the Zone is never to be used as one.

  • The door to the Zone should always remain open, unless permission has been granted by a librarian (i.e. in case of a program).

  • In the absence of teenagers, children under grade 6, are allowed the use of this room only if they are accompanied by their caregiver throughout the length of their stay. Children under the grade 6 are never to be left alone in the Teen Zone. Parents and guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children in the Teen Zone.

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INNOVATION LAB - CHILDREN'S POLICY (Update Approved 8/1/2024)     

  • Children under the age of 13 are not permitted in the Innovation Lab, unless accompanied by their parent/guardian (16+)

  • Children over the age of 13 are allowed to use the Innovation Lab, however their parent/guardian (16+) must remain in the building while they are in the Lab and the Library.

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PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO POLICY    

  • Library staff may take photographs or video recordings at library programs for use in publicity. This includes use in our newsletter, website, and/or social media pages.

  • Please inform us if you do not want photos or videos taken of you or your child.

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