{"id":13049,"date":"2014-04-16T16:08:48","date_gmt":"2014-04-16T16:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/WP3\/?page_id=13049"},"modified":"2025-12-16T15:29:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T20:29:18","slug":"teen-contests-displays","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/teens\/teen-contests-displays\/","title":{"rendered":"Teen Talk"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"libraryaware_widget_f777cb79dd5840b791a5699225ad80f5\"><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.libraryaware.com\/Widgets\/Show\/f777cb79-dd58-40b7-91a5-699225ad80f5\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpcmsdev-box\">\n<h3 class=\"box-title\"><strong>100 Books Before Graduation!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"box-content\">\n<p><strong>Challenge yourself to Read 100 Books Before Graduating High School!<a href=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/teens\/100-books-before-graduation\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33184\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-33184\" src=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/100-Books-Before-Graduation-276x300.jpg\" alt=\"100 books before graduation logo\" width=\"175\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/100-Books-Before-Graduation-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/100-Books-Before-Graduation.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Click on the <a href=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/teens\/100-books-before-graduation\/\">HERE<\/a> to learn more!<\/p>\n<p>Your goal, should you choose to accept it, is to read 100 books before you graduate from high school. If you do, you will receive prizes as you participate!<\/p>\n<p>Prizes will be awarded after reading 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 books!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcmsdev-box\">\n<h3 class=\"box-title\"><strong>Teen Book Bundles<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"box-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-35000 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Teen-Book-Bundles-e1736194142182-267x300.jpg\" alt=\"book bundles for teens on display \" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Teen-Book-Bundles-e1736194142182-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Teen-Book-Bundles-e1736194142182.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><strong><em>We did all the searching for you!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Check out one of our Teen Book Bundle Kits &#8211; a collection of books on a variety of subjects!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Kits available in the Teen Space to check out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Career Kits:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Your future is bright! Read about different career paths<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Life in the Special Forces:\u00a0<\/strong><em>Read about the training process, equipment and missions in the special forces of the US Military<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Myths &amp; Mysteries: <\/strong><em><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Investigating history\u2019s mysteries. Re<\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">ad all about Earth\u2019s strange places, mysterious disappearances, scary creatures, haunted locations, &amp; ghosts<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Survival of the Fittest:\u00a0<\/strong><em>Would you survive? Read real-life survival stories about people who escaped the odds in extreme cold, the ocean and mountains<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trivia:<\/strong> <em>S<span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">uper surprising trivia! L<\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">earn all about Natural disasters, paranormal sightings, &amp; video games<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>True Crime:<\/strong> <em>American crime stories. Read the details about the murder cases that shocked America<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Walk Through History:\u00a0<\/strong><em>Graphic short stories. Read about battles, myths and discoveries around the world<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"wpcmsdev-highlight color-yellow\">Some of these resources may require the Barcode on the back of your Library Card and\/or a Password. If you do not have a Password you will be prompted to create one by entering your chosen password twice.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpcmsdev-columns\">\n<div class=\"column column-width-one-third\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/westbabylonny.freegalmusic.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-33723\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33723 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Freegal-App-150x150.png\" alt=\"Freegal Music Icon \" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Freegal-App-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Freegal-App-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Freegal-App.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Access over 18 million songs, including today\u2019s top music and yesterday\u2019s hits. Build your own playlists, listen to curated playlists, or simply enjoy an album. All ad-free!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column column-width-one-third\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/livebrary.overdrive.com\/library\/kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-33724\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33724 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Livebrary-App-Icon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Live-brary app icon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Livebrary-App-Icon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Livebrary-App-Icon-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Livebrary-App-Icon.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Discover books, media, and other electronic resources! Narrow your search and search for teen e-books and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column column-width-one-third\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/0-web-p-ebscohost-com.search.livebrary.com\/novpk8\/search\/novbasic?vid=0&amp;sid=8d72e8fc-9fb2-4990-9c90-5084a999f7ef%40redis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-33725\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-34995 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dmv-150x150.png\" alt=\"DMV logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dmv-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dmv-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dmv.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Take <strong>FREE<\/strong> DMV practice tests. The service includes free tests and handbooks, written specifically based on the New York state DMV materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpcmsdev-columns\">\n<div class=\"column column-width-one-third\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/search.livebrary.com\/iii\/cas\/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.livebrary.com%3A443%2Fpatroninfo~S85%2F0%2Fredirect%3D%2Fwamvalidate%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252F0-research-ebsco-com.search.livebrary.com%253A443%252Fc%252Ff6y3vz%252FrecommendsIIITICKET&amp;scope=85\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-33726\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-34996 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/novelist-plus-logo-150x150.png\" alt=\"novelist plus logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/novelist-plus-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/novelist-plus-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/novelist-plus-logo-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/novelist-plus-logo.png 584w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFind your next read! Search here for book reviews, lists of books in a series, recommendations based on your favorite titles or authors and more!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column column-width-one-third\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/search.ebscohost.com\/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&amp;custid=scls&amp;profile=eon\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33727\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-33727 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flipster-150x150.png\" alt=\"flipster icon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flipster-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flipster-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/flipster.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Access hundreds of digital magazines may be read on your computer or mobile device.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/teen-page-wbsite\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-34999\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpcmsdev-box\">\n<div class=\"box-content\">\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34999 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Teen-Page-Wbsite.png\" alt=\"Activities to do in your teen room\" width=\"851\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Teen-Page-Wbsite.png 851w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Teen-Page-Wbsite-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Teen-Page-Wbsite-768x284.png 768w, https:\/\/wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us\/redesign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Teen-Page-Wbsite-700x259.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Teen Room in the West Babylon Public Library is a place dedicated to all things TEEN.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Activity Cart:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dozens of take and make crafts &#8211; just for teens. Create friendship bracelets, origami and more. Stop in anytime to check out different projects we put out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Board Games:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Browse through different board games to play at your leisure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Study Space:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Collaborate with friends and work together in our Teen Space. 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