The Loft @ Riverhead Free Library

Henna Tatoos at the Loft.

2010-07-14T17:49:00.000-07:00

What a turnout we had today. Thanks to everyone who came up to the Loft and got some ink (well, Henna ink at least). There were some really cool designs chosen. You guys will really be stylin and profilin this summer. Check out these pics to see some of the awesome designs.

DON"T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR SUMMER READING CLUB

2010-06-03T16:17:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to sing up for the SUMMER READING CLUB at the Loft. Sign up begins June 30th. Read books and win prizes. This years theme is "Making Waves."

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE!

2010-06-03T16:12:00.001-07:00

Finals and State exams driving you crazy? Need some time to unwind? Come up to the Loft and sign up for some our June Programs.

June 10th: Father's Day Key Chain 4-5pm
Need a quick and easy Ffather's Day present? Come to the Loft and make your dad a key
chain for Father's Day.

June 17th: Teen Art Club 4-6pm
Come to the Loft and help us paint our windows.

June 24th: Teen Game Night 6-8pm
X Box 360 and Nintendo Wii available.

***STAY TUNED FOR AN UPDATED LIST OF PROGRAMS FOR JULY AND AUGUST***

YA NEW BOOKS: SPRING 2010

2010-05-20T14:42:00.000-07:00

Need a good book to read while your sitting outside enjoying the nice weather? Check out some of these (AND MANY MORE) new titles, now available at the Loft, this spring (IN THE NEW BOOKS DISPLAY)! We have a little bit of everything; fiction, non fiction, science fiction, and graphic novels. Stop by to check out the collection.

"Broken Memory: a novel of Rwanda", by Elizabeth Combres

"The Complete History of why I Hate Her," by Cassidy Calloway

"A Conspiracy of Kings," by Megan Whalen

"The Master and Margarita," by Mikhail Bulgakov

"New Moan: the first book in the Twishite Parody Series," by Stephordy Mayo

"Pride and Prejudice, and Zombies," by Steve Hockensmith

"Teen Cyber Bullying Investigated," by Thomas Jacobs

'Vampire Kisses 6: Royal Blood," by EllenSchreiber

Poetry Cafe: This Friday Night April 16th

2010-04-14T14:44:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to stop down to our Poetry Cafe this Friday night, April 16th. Open Mic; read your own poetry, or you are welcome to just come down and listen. Plus, you can sample our Choco Lattes.

April 6th SAT CLASS

2010-04-05T11:18:00.000-07:00

Due to the flooding in the basement, we are cancelling the April 6th SAT Prep class. The first class will no be held the following Tuesday, April 13th. We have added an additional class on May 4th. If you have not done so, don't forget to stop in to the Loft to pick up your homework assignment, due at the start of the first class.

The Loft College and Career Information Center

2010-01-30T07:54:00.000-08:00

Next time you come up to the Loft, check out our college and career information display; located right at the top of the stairs. We have a wealth of free brouchures and reference materials for you to browse to help you make that daunting task of searching and applying for colleges that much easier.

Teen Art Club: Winter Windows

2010-01-07T16:31:00.000-08:00

The Teen Art Club highlighted the 2010 Winter Olympics with a focus on scenery, events, and team spirit. We will be cheering on our Team USA as they go for the gold!

As always, check out the pictures!

DOG TREATS FOR SHELTER DOGS

2009-12-09T15:45:00.000-08:00

"The Loft" teens got together on December 8th to make home made dog treats for sheltered dogs. Thanks to great attendance, cooperation, and Joyce's baking, we were able to yield

84 dozen dog treats. Thanks to everyone who a attended and participated. We know the dogs will enjoy them!!!!! Check out some of the pics below................................................

Hard at work. Looks like

everyone is have a grand time.

Wow! That is a lot of dog treats!

Joyce and Anne Marie

goofing off again.

Food and Blanket drive for Dogs a Huge Success

2009-12-03T15:14:00.000-08:00

During the month of the November, the Loft hosted a food and blanket drive, to collect for shelter dogs. Thanks to your donations we were able to collect 150 lbs of blankets and 95 lbs of canned dog food. We would like to thank all of you, on the behalf of the K Nines for all of your generour donations!!!!!!

Cat Pillows for our Feline Friends

2009-10-08T16:27:00.000-07:00

For out latest Young Adult community service project, the Loft teens hand made cat pillows to be donated to sheltered cats. All of the pillows were donated to the S.AV.E.S. organization. Thanks to all who came to participate, and I know our feline friends will appreciate being able to rest their heads a little bit easier.

Fall September/October Programs at the Loft

2009-09-02T15:01:00.000-07:00

Sadly for us all summer is over, and fall is ready to begin. We all know what that means, back to school (collective sigh). There is no reason to fear because the Loft is here, with fun new fall programs to help you ease into transition back to reality (See the List below)

September:
September 9: Fantasy Football Draft (Don't forget to sign up beforehand, draft starts at 5)
September 16, 23. 30, October 4: SAT PREP Class (630-830 pm)
September 17: Teen Art Club: Painting Windows (6-8 pm)
September 18: Game Night: X Box and Wii (6-8 pm)
September 21: Make Dog Collars (4-5 pm)
September 22: SAT vs ACT Mary Kromhout compares the tests to figure which is right for you
September 24: Teen Tech Sqad Meeting 3:30-4:30 pm (New techies welcome: Community Service)
September 25: Anime Movies and Books Night with Annie (630-8pm)
September 26: Friends of the Library Photography Contest Sign Up (9:30 am-3:30pm)

October 2: Friends of the Library Photography contest Public Reception (7 pm)
October 8: Make Cat Pillows (3:30-4:30 pm)
October 9: Teen Game Night: X Box 360 and Wii (6-8pm)
October 14: Book Discussion: "Twist," and "Speak," by Laurie Halse Anderson
October 18-24 TEEN READ WEEK (Read Beyond Reality is this year's theme)
-October 19: Open Office Software 3:30-4:30 pm
-October 20: "Far Out" Collage Class 3:30-4:30 pm
-October 21: Book Bingo
-October 22: Teen Tech Meeting (3:30-4:30 pm)
-October 23: Twilight Movie and Craft: celebrate release of New Moon (6pm)
-October 24: Books and Bagels 11am-Noon
October 30: Teen Games: Horror Night

Don't forget that sign up can be done online, over the phone, or in person at the Loft. Sign Up NOW!!!!!!!!!

Battle of the Books 2009: The Riverhead Ravens

2009-08-08T08:42:00.001-07:00

The Riverhead Ravens (The Loft's Battle of the Books Team) has been hard at work getting ready for this years Battle of the Books Competition. Led by Coach Joyce and Assistant Coach Annie, this years team (Matt, Kristen, Rachel, Laimus, Elmais, and Lilly) are poised to smoke the competition. I got money riding on you guys, so you better!!!!

The Team

Battle Practice: Looking Fierce

A few Summer Program Pictures

2009-08-08T08:11:00.000-07:00

Check out these pics from our summer programs: the final performance from our theater improv class (hilarious), and our cookie baking competition!

NEW YA BOOK FOR THE MONTH OF JULY

2009-08-06T16:35:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, don't forget the Lofts's Summer Reading Program is still going (Until August 14th). If you want to get another book or two in for some extra raffle tickets, or still need to get your first entry in, come down to the loft and check out the new July books.

"Angry Management," by Chris Crutcher (YA CRU NEW)

"Broken Soup,"by Jenny Valentine (YA VAL NEW)

"Closed for the Season: a mystery story" by Mary Downing Hahn (YA HAH NEW)

"Don't Judge a Girl by her Cover," by Ally Carter (YA CAR NEW)

"Earthgirl," by Jennifer Cowan (YA COW NEW)

"The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate," by Jaqueline Kelly (YA KEL NEW)

"The Forest of Hands and Teeth," by Ryan Carrie (YA RYA NEW)

"Hidden Voices" by Pat Lowery Collins (YA COL NEW)

"Killer: a pretty little liars novel," by Sara Shepard (YA SHE NEW)

"Mare's War," Tanita Davis (YA DAV NEW)

"Pendragon: Soldier's of Halla," D.J. MacHale (YA SF Mac NEW)

"A Kiss in Time," by Alex Flinn (YA FLI NEW)

"Reality Check," by Peter Abrahams (YA ABR NEW)

"Secrets of Truth and Beauty," by Megan Frazer (YA FRA NEW)

"Waiting to Score," by J.E. Macleod (YA Mac NEW)

NEW YA BOOKS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE

2009-07-11T13:20:00.000-07:00

***Come up to the Loft to check out some of these (and more) new YA arrivals for the month of June. These might be great selections for the summer reading program (Hint, Hint)***

Click on the Link next to the picture to see more information, summary, or to place a hold!!!!!!
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"The Awakening,: by Kelley Armstrong (YA ARM NEW)

"Bait," by Alex Sanchez (YA SAN NEW)

"Blade: Playing Dead," by Tim Bowler (YA BOW NEW)

"ACT or SAT: choosing the right exam for you," by Josh Bornstein

(YA 378.1662 BOR NEW)

"Boyology," by Sarah O'leary Burningham (YA 306.73 BUR NEW)

"Burn My Heart," by Beverley Nadioo (YA NAI NEW)

"Cre4ature of the Night," by Kate Thompson (YA THO NEW) "Drawing Vampires: Gothic Creatures of the Night," by Chritopher Hart

(YA 743.7415 HART NEW)

"Firebirds Soaring: an Anthology of original speculative fiction" (YA FIR NEW)

"Love and Peaches: a novel," by Jodi Lynn Anderson (YA AND NEW)

"Taken by the Storm,: by Angela Morrison (YA MOR NEW)

"Why I Fight,: by J. Adams Oaks (YA OAK NEW)

"Young Samurai: the Way of the Warrior," by Chris Bradford (YA BRA NEW)

"Youv'e Got Blackmail," by Rachel Wright (YA WRI NEW)

"The Demon's Lexicon," bu Sarah Rees Brennan (YA SF BRENNAN NEW)

Northport Veterans Receive Memorial Day Cards from RFL Teens

2009-05-21T16:40:00.001-07:00

In honor of Memorial Day, the loft teens made over 200 cards for the Veterans at the Northport Verterans Hospital. Our wonderful YA staff members Mrs. Sherman and Mrs. Rienzo, personally delivered the cards. Thanks for effort and creativity everyone; it was greatly appreciated by the Veterans.

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NEW YA BOOKS FOR MONTH OF APRIL

2009-05-12T16:28:00.001-07:00

Check out these awesome new YA books now hitting the Loft!!!!!!

YA BUR NEW
All the Broken Pieces: a novel in verse
Burg, Ann
New York: Scholastic Press, c2009
Two years after being airlifted out of Vietnam in 1975, Matt Pin is haunted by the terrible secret he left behind and, now, in a loving adoptive home in the United States, a series of profound events forces him to confront his past.

YA NAP NEW
Alligator Bayou
Napoli, Donna Jo
New York: Wendy Lamb Books, c2007.
Fourteen-year-old Calogero Scalise and his Sicilian uncles and cousin live in small-town Louisiana in 1898, when Jim Crow laws rule and anti-immigration sentiment is strong, despite his attempts to be polite and to follow American customs, disaster dogs at every turn.

YA 305.235 BOW NEW
The American Teenager
Bowman, Robin
New York: Umbrage Editions, c2007.
Robin Bowman’s five-year journey into the heart of teenage America created a series of 414 “collaborative portraits,” wherein she shares her discoveries of a generation now coming of age. Searing and intimate photographs, presented alongside the young people’s voices of passion, pride, embarrassment, lust, pain, bewilderment, anxiety, joy, uncertainty, and rage.

YA LLO NEW
The Carbon Diaries 2015
Lloyd, Saci
New York: Holiday House, 2009, c2008.
In 2015, when England becomes the first nation to introduce carbon dioxide rationing in a drastic bid to combat climate change, sixteen-year-old Laura documents the first year of rationing as her family spirals out of control.

YA GOL NEW
Deep in the Heart of High School
Goldbach, Veronica
New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 2009.
Three friends, Olivia Silverstein, Fatima Garcia, and Vanessa Reynolds, help one another through family troubles, romantic crushes, and the perils of freshman year at a San Antonio, Texas, high school.

YA 306.903 NOY NEW
Encyclopedia of the end: mysterious death in fact, fancy, folklore, and more
Noyes, Deborah
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., c2008.
A stylish A-to-Z encounter with all things related to death and dying.

YA 305.235 BUR NEW
Girls Against Girls: why we are mean to each other and how we can change
Burton, Bonnie
San Francisco, CA: Zest Books, c2009.
This guide for teenage girls explains why girls can sometimes be mean to each other, what to do if you are a victim of bullying, and the importance of treating other girls with respect.

YA MAR NEW
Jellicoe Road
Marchetta, Melina
New York: HarperTeen, 2008, c2006.
Abandoned by her drug-addicted mother at the age of eleven, high school student Taylor Markham struggles with her identity and family history at a boarding school in Australia.

YA 345.73 KRY NEW
Juvenile Court: a Judge’s guide for young adults and their parents
Leora, Krygier
Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, c2009.
The juvenile court system -- I received a citation to court : what do I do? -- Preparing for court -- Coming to court for my hearing -- Driving, pedestrian, bicycle, and related violations -- Other offenses -- What can I expect at court? -- Returning to court, the DMV, and will I have a record? -- How to avoid getting another citation.

YA SF CLA NEW
The Mortal Instruments
Clare, Cassandra
New York: Margaret K McElderry Books, c2009.
Sixteen-year-old Clary continues trying to make sense of the swiftly changing events and relationships in her life as she becomes further involved with the Shadowhunters and their pursuit of demons and discovers some terrifying truths about her parents, her brother Jace, and her boyfriend Simon.

YA NO NEW
No Such Thing as the Real World: stories about growing up
New York: Laura Geringer Books/HarperTeen, c22009.
Six award-winning young adult authors present short stories featuring teens who have to face the "real world" for the first time.

YA WIS NEW
Puppet: a novel
Wiseman, eva
Toronto, Ont.: Tundra Books, c2009.
Times are hard in Julie Vamosi’s Hungarian village in the late nineteenth century, and the townspeople, including her father, blame the Jewish people. After Julie’s best friend, Esther, a young servant-girl, disappears, anti semitic rumors begin to spread.

YA WHI NEW
Sag Harbor: a novel
Whitehead, Colson
New York: Doubleday, c2009.
Benji Cooper is one of the few black students at an elite prep school in Manhattan. He spends his falls and winters going to roller-disco bar mitzvahs, playing too much Dungeons and Dragons. After a tragic mishap on his first day of school, when Benji reveals his deep enthusiasm for the horror movie magazine Fangoria -- his social doom is sealed for the next four years.

YA 618.92026 PAR NEW
Soldier’s Secret: the story of Deborah Sampson
Klass, Sheila Solomon
New York: HarperTeen, c2009.
During the Revolutionary War, a young woman named Deborah Sampson disguises herself as a man in order to serve in the Continental Army.

YA GRA NEW
Stargazer
Gray, Claudia
New York: HarperTeen, c2009.
Teenage vampire Bianca finds herself the target when evil wraiths attack her boarding school, Evernight Academy.

YA FLE NEWTen Cents a Dance
Fletcher, Christine
New York: Bloomsbury, c2008.
In 1940s Chicago, fifteen-year-old Ruby hopes to escape poverty by becoming a taxi dancer in a nightclub, but the work has unforeseen dangers and hiding the truth from her family and friends becomes increasingly difficult.

YA WEI NEW
Wherever Nina Lies
Weingarten, Lynn
New York: Point, c2009.
Two years after the disappearance of her older sister, sixteen-year-old Ellie goes on a quest to find her.

National Pet Week and Dog Scarves

2009-05-08T17:32:00.000-07:00

In honor of "National Pet Week," May 3-9, the creative minds of the Loft patrons and staff made and decorated Dog Scarves. These scarves will be donated to Riverhead area animal shelters. These lucky K -Nines will shure be styling with these great designs!!!!!

Check out some of the pics from the event!

....And we even had a guest appearence from the loveable, elusive, but always enthusiastic and adoreable Dasher Rienzo!!!!!!!!!!

NEW YA BOOK SELECTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH

2009-04-07T07:01:00.000-07:00

Check out some of these great new titles hitting the Loft:

*There will be a brouchure available upstairs with even more titles and descriptions*

YA MYE NEW

"Amiri & Odette: a love story: a poem"

Myers, Walter Dean

New York: Scholastic Press, c2009.

YA B DARWIN NEW

"Charles and Emma: The Darwin's leap of faith"

Heiligman, Deborah

New York: Henry Hold and Company, c2009.

YA SF GOO NEW

"Eon: Dragoneye Reborn"

Goodman, Alison

New York: Viking, c2008.

YA WAL NEW

"Jack London's Dog"

Wales, Dirk"

Chicago: Great Plains Press, 2008.

YA STO NEW

"Heartsinger"

Stoffells, Karlijn

New York: Arthur A. Levine Books

YA FAN NEW

"Jessica’s Guide to Dating on the Dark Side"
Fantaskey, Beth
New York: Harcourt, c2009.

YA STO NEW
"Marcelo in the Real World"
Stork, Francisco, X.
New York: Arthur A. Levine Books, c2009.

YA 378.198 ROONEY NEW
"Preparing for College: practical advice for students and their families"
Rooney, John
New York: Ferguson, c2009.

YA SF PAT NEW
"Max: a Maximum Ride Novel"
Patterson, James
New York: Little, Brown and Company, c2009.

YA CAL NEW

"Secrets of my Hollywood Life: Paparazzi Princess: a novel"
Calonita, Jen
New York: Little, Brown, and Company, c2009.

YA 812.6 YOUNG NEW
"Ten-Minute Plays for Middle Schools Performers"
Young, Rebecca
Colorado Springs, CO: Meriwether Pub., c2008.

***Don't forget to check these new updates to our collection of Barron's Educational Series: Great for school***

· Barron’s AP European History
· Barron’s Regents Exams and Answers
· Let’s Review
· Painless Life Science
· The Taming of the Shrew

The Loft Now on Flickr

2009-03-10T16:44:00.000-07:00

The Loft now has its own FLICKR Page. Copy and paste the link below into your web browser to check out pictures from our programs, as well as our friends from other libraries.

www.flickr.com/photos/rflteens

TEEN ART SHOW RECEPTION

2009-03-10T16:31:00.000-07:00

The Friends of the Library, The RFL Teen Department, and the Future Teen Friends sponsored the Teen Art Show in memory of Riverhead High School Art Teacher Vincent Nasta. Riverhead High School students submitted over 120 pieces for the show. The students showed off their immense talents in a variety of mediums, ranging from water color to computer graphics, from ceramics to photography.

The reception was held on Friday March 6. If you were unable to attend the event, all of the art work will be on display until March 25.

Here are some pictures from the reception:

The Loft staff would sincerely like to thank all of the Riverhead High School Student who submitted their art for the show, and all of those who donated their time to make the show happen.
*For those of you whose work is on display, please pick up your items on March 26 between 2-7pm*

MORE NEW ARRIVALS

2009-03-09T15:18:00.000-07:00

Here is a list of just a few of the new titles now at the Loft. A brochure with a larger list will be available in the next few days. Be sure to stop by and check out these and other new selections.

"The Body Image Workbook: an eight step program for learning to like your looks"
Cash, Thomas F.
Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, c2008
YA 306.4613 CASH NEW

"How to (un)Cage a Girl"
Block, Francesca Lia
New York: Joanna Cotler Books, c2008.
YA 811.54 BLOCK NEW

"Suite Scarlett"
Johnson, Maureen
New York: Point, c2008.
YA JOHNSON NEW

"Tiger Moon"
Michaelis, Antonia
New York: Amulet Books, c2008.
YA MICHAELIS NEW

"The Wish House"
Rees, Celia
Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press, 2006, c2005.
YA REES NEW

"Can You Spell Revolution?"
Beam, Matt
New York: Dutton Children's Books, c2008.
YA BEAM NEW

"The Eco Chick Guide to Life: how to be fabulously green"
Vartan, Starre
New York: HarperTeen/Amistad, c 2009.
YA 373.72 VARTAN NEW

"A Tugging String: a novel about growing up during the Civil Rights era"
Greenberg, David
New York, NY: Dutton Childrens Books, c2008.
YA GREENBERG NEW

"Nightfall"
Smith, L.J.
NEW YORK: HarperTeen, c2009.
YA SMITH NEW

"Seeker: Great Bear Lake"
Hunter, Erin
New York: HarperCollins, 2009.
YA HUNTER NEW

*We have updated our Barron's Education Series by ordering the new review books and materials from the latest 2009 collection*
We have Regents and NY State Assessments Review in all subject areas
"1100 Words You Need to Know" (Great for SAT PREP)
AP Exam Review in all subjects
SAT Subjects Tests Review

For a full list of new books and new Barron's materials come see the brochures available at the Loft, and/or ask one of our knowledgable staff. Hope to see you there soon!!!!!!

VALENTINES DAY AT THE LOFT

2009-02-13T16:47:00.000-08:00

To celebrate Valentines Day the loft patrons designed and baked some delicous Valentines Day Cupcakes. If you missed out on the event, we don't have anymore cupcakes left. They were too good so we at them all; you will have to settle for the pictures below:

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE LIST OF NEW BOOKS BELOW!

STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT THE LOFT FOR MARCH AND APRIL!!!!!

NEW ARRIVALS

2009-02-05T16:19:00.000-08:00

Here are some of the new Book and Anime titles hitting the loft this month:

"The Au Pairs"
De La Cruz, Melissa
New York: Simon Pulse, 2005, c2004.
YA PB DEL

"Claire: A Clique Novel
Harrison, Lisa
New York: Poppy/Little, Brown and Company, c2008.
YA PB HAR

"Inuyasha: ani-manga"
Takahashi, Rumiko
San Francisco: Viz Comics, c2005.
YA 741.5 Takahashi

"Kekkaishi"
Tanabe, Yellow
San Francisco, CA: Viz Comics, c2007.
YA 741.5 TANABE

"Living Dead Girl"
Scott, Elizabeth
New York: Simon Pulse, c2008.
YA SCOTT NEW

"Off to War: Voices of Soldier's Children"
Ellis, Deborah
Woodbury, MN: Flux, 2008.
YA 303.6 ELLIS NEW

"The Sounds of music: perception and notation"
Eskelin, Gerald
Woodland Hills, CA: Stage 3 Pub., c1998.
YA PB McC

"Suite Scarlett"
Johnson, Maureen
New York: Scholastic Inc., c2009
YA JOHNSON NEW

"The Wish House"
Rees, Celia.
Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press, 2006, c2005.
YA REES NEW

CHECK OUT THESE NEW TITLES AND MORE NOW CIRCULATING AT THE LOFT (YOUNG ADULT SECTION) at the Riverhead Free Library!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TEENS GO GREEN

2009-01-20T17:23:00.000-08:00

On the afternoon of January 19th, the teens of the loft took part in the GO GREEN EFFORT. Leading the Go Green charge was our own Librarian Joyce Rienzo, who showed us how to make handy Messanger Bags out of those plastic shopping bags we always have a million of, but never know what to do with. Teens can show us all a thing or two about Going Green.

*Remember to check up at the loft for YA books about the environment and going green. Also check out the GO GREEN display downstairs by the copy center, outside of Mrs. La Sita and Mrs. Sherman's office. JOIN THE LOFT TEENS AND GO GREEN!!!!!

CHECK OUT SOME OF THE ACTION

Dog Biscuit Night

2008-12-13T13:08:00.000-08:00

On December 9th 2008 Teens from the Riverhead Teen Department baked dog cookies to donate to our local animal shelters. Thanks for your participation everyone, and we know the dogs appreciated it too!!!! Here are some pics........

...And the final product:

COMMUNITY TEEN SERVICE: BAKE COOKIES FOR SHELTERED ANIMALS

2008-11-20T15:45:00.000-08:00

DOG COOKIE BAKE OFF: FUN AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Tuesday December 9
4-6pm

This is your opportunity to make and bake
"delicious and nutritious" dog cookies for our
local animal shelters.

RIverhead Free Library
Teen Department
727-3228 Ext. 6 or 112

PREVIEW FOR FALL

2008-08-05T13:19:00.000-07:00

PREVIEW FOR FALL PROGRAMS: COMING SOON

N-E-W B-O-O-K-S

2008-08-05T13:04:00.000-07:00

NEW EXCITING BOOKS

YA NEW "I AM SCOUT"
BIO LEE BIOGRAPHY OF HARPER LEE

YA NEW "THE DANGEROUS DAYS OF DANIEL X"
PAT A NEW SCI FIC/ADVENTURE BY JAMES PATTERSON

YA NEW "THE PATRON SAINT OF BUTTERFLIES"
GAL C.GALANTE - FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP

YA NEW "OUT OF THIS LEAGUE"
FLY FLYNN - A GRIDIRON EXPERIENCE

YA "THE HOLOCAUST"
940.5318 A NEW ADDITION TO OUR HOLOCAUST COLLECTION
HOL

DON'T FORGET

2008-08-05T12:55:00.000-07:00

DON'T F-O-R-G-E-T S-U-M-M-E-R

R-E-A-D-I-N-G C-L-U-B E-N-D-S

AUGUST 15TH

Prizes are waiting for Y-O-U! SIGN UP N-O-W!

T-W-I-L-I-G-H-T Series, Discussion Group

2008-08-05T12:47:00.000-07:00

T-W-I-L-I-G-H-T Series, Discussion Group

FANGTASTIC EVENING

Celebrating a full moon evening on Friday, July 18th, teens assembled to discuss the upcoming Stephanie Meyer book "Breaking Dawn" (release date August 2nd) and the movie "Twilight" to be released in December. After heated debate, it was unanimous that the actor cast as Edward did not work! All settled down to make horrific
t-shirts! Teeth, blood, bats, and more were displayed!

GO "R-A-V-E-N-S"

2008-08-05T12:41:00.000-07:00

GO "R-A-V-E-N-S"

Good Luck to RFL's Team "R-A-V-E-N-S" as they enter the "Battle of the Books" on August 16th. Coach Rienzo, Rachel, Hanna, Kristen, and Laomis ARE READY!

The Loft @ Riverhead Free Library

Henna Tatoos at the Loft.

DON"T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR SUMMER READING CLUB

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE!

YA NEW BOOKS: SPRING 2010

Poetry Cafe: This Friday Night April 16th

April 6th SAT CLASS

The Loft College and Career Information Center

Teen Art Club: Winter Windows

DOG TREATS FOR SHELTER DOGS

Food and Blanket drive for Dogs a Huge Success

Cat Pillows for our Feline Friends

Fall September/October Programs at the Loft

Battle of the Books 2009: The Riverhead Ravens

A few Summer Program Pictures

NEW YA BOOK FOR THE MONTH OF JULY

NEW YA BOOKS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE

Northport Veterans Receive Memorial Day Cards from RFL Teens

NEW YA BOOKS FOR MONTH OF APRIL

National Pet Week and Dog Scarves

NEW YA BOOK SELECTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH

The Loft Now on Flickr

TEEN ART SHOW RECEPTION

MORE NEW ARRIVALS

VALENTINES DAY AT THE LOFT

NEW ARRIVALS

TEENS GO GREEN

Dog Biscuit Night

COMMUNITY TEEN SERVICE: BAKE COOKIES FOR SHELTERED ANIMALS

PREVIEW FOR FALL

N-E-W B-O-O-K-S

NEW EXCITING BOOKS

DON'T FORGET

DON'T F-O-R-G-E-T S-U-M-M-E-R R-E-A-D-I-N-G C-L-U-B E-N-D-S

AUGUST 15TH

Prizes are waiting for Y-O-U! SIGN UP N-O-W!

T-W-I-L-I-G-H-T Series, Discussion Group

T-W-I-L-I-G-H-T Series, Discussion Group

FANGTASTIC EVENING

GO "R-A-V-E-N-S"

GO "R-A-V-E-N-S"

DON'T F-O-R-G-E-T S-U-M-M-E-R

R-E-A-D-I-N-G C-L-U-B E-N-D-S