Winter Programming
The Bittermelon Podcast at OPL
Wednesday, April 17th at 5:00pm
Are you interested in podcasting and Asian American Issues?
Join our Teen Podcast Program Open to Kids Aged 10 and Up
January 10, 2024 to May 15, 2024!
We will be meeting via Zoom Every Wednesday from 5 pm to 7 pm except on the following five monthly Podcast Recording Days:
January 24th; February 14th; March 13th; April 17th; May 15th.
Recording Sessions will be held in the Teen Room, 2nd Floor Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Avenue Ossining, NY 10562
Students are welcome to join the online portion, however, only students participating in the podcast recordings can receive volunteer credit.
Registration is required. Register here.
Creative Writing for Teens!
Tuesday, April 16th at 4:00pm in the Conference Room
Are you a teen who likes to write? Then join us in a place where you can share your writing, bounce ideas off of others, and unleash your creative energy! You’ll be able to explore different types of genres, topics, and styles of creative writing in the company of other teens who love to write.
Snacks will be served.
Registration is required.
Teen Job Search: Tips, Applications, Resumes & More
Thursday, April 11th at 7:00pm
This program is being held virtually.
Join us for a free virtual workshop conducted by a professional Career Coach that will help you land a part-time or summer job.
Topics covered include:
• What type of jobs are available for teens
• Where to look for jobs
• How to answer questions on the job application
• What to include in a resume
• What to share and ask during the interview
Fri - "yay" Foodie Fun: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Friday, April 12th at 4:00pm in the Hallway Gallery
Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day with sunny slices of cheesy goodness!
SAT Math Review
Tuesday, April 16th, 23rd, & 30th at 5:45pm in the Conference Room
One of our math tutors is presenting 3 special SAT Math review sessions to help you prepare for the SAT.
Registration is required for each session.
Session one – 4/16 – covers general algebra, rearranging and solving equations. – Register here.
Session two – 4/23 – covers understanding, interpreting, and solving word problems. – Register here.
Session three – 4/30 – covers working with tables, graphs surveys and statistics. – Register here.
Students will receive a workbook with selected problems in each area and a summary sheet of important equations and relationships. Please bring a notebook, pen/pencil and the approved SAT calculator.
Harvest Every Drop - Earth Day Celebration
Thursday, April 18th at 7:00pm, virtually via Zoom
Celebrate Earth Day with Us and Learn How to Build Your Own Rain Harvesting System
As a way to recognize and celebrate Earth Day and increase awareness around plastic waste and water conservation, come join us for a virtual program to learn how to create a rainwater harvesting system for your community.
High school student Madeline Abrams has developed an environmentally friendly and economically accessible way to capture rainwater using otherwise discarded plastic water bottles to create an irrigation system for vegetable gardens, farms and landscapes.
By using empty water bottles, cutting them in half lengthwise, and connecting them with waterproof tape (or other available resources), Madeline has created a gutter system to capture the rainfall that comes off of a roof. She then uses plastic bottles to create a downspout to direct the water to a holding tank similar to a rain barrel. Here is a link to the website she created, Harvest Every Drop, to share her invention: http://harvesteverydrop.com
Madeline recently presented her rainwater harvesting system virtually to 45 communities in New York, California, Uganda, Namibia, Lesotho, Angola and South Africa. Her invention is being shared with villages and communities as a way to conserve water and address the issue of upcycling plastic waste that has become a major problem in many parts of the world. An article about Madeline’s system was published earlier this month in an international Rotary magazine covering Uganda.
After the Zoom presentation, Madeline will share the instructional video she created as a reference to build her watering system to help communities harvest every drop.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL WHEN REGISTERING IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK
Registration required. Register here.
Meditation, Aromatherapy and Sound Session for Teens
Thursday, April 18th at 7:00pm in the Conference Room
Life can be stressful. Learn some ways to deal with stress In this workshop. You will be introduced to sound, meditation and aromatherapy for relaxation as ways to relive stress. Earn community service.
Registration required. Register here.
DIY Beaded Earrings for a Cause
Friday, May 3rd at 3:30pm in the Cafe
Joan Lloyd donates hundred of pairs of beaded earrings every year to women’s shelters. Please help by making one pair to donate for each pair you make for yourself and earn community service hours.
Registration required. Register here.
Fri - "yay" Foodie Fun: Cinco de Mayo Street Corn!
Friday, May 3rd at 5:00pm in the Hallway Gallery
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with crunchy nachos paired with delicious toppings!
Teen Intergalactic Cupcake Wars
Saturday, May 4th at 1:30pm in the Teen Room
Help us, Teens of Ossining, you’re our only hope! The fate of galaxy is your hands as the rebel alliance takes on the empire in the sugary sweet cupcake war!
Registration is required.
Ongoing Programs
Chess Instruction
Wednesdays at 6:00pm in the Gallery
Learn some new moves from Kenaya and then practice those moves with matches against players of all levels!
Teen Book Club
Thursdays at 7:00pm
Join this weekly book group to discuss fun YA books!
No registration required.
Magic the Gathering Card Game
Thursdays from 3:00-6:00 PM in the Café.
Learn to play Magic the Gathering Trading Card Game! Get tips and tricks from an experienced instructor! Bring your decks and battle! We also have cards for you to use. Whether you’re a new player or an expert, this group is for you–all levels welcome!
Friday Afternoon Gaming: Board games and VR
First Friday of each month at 3:30pm in the Budarz Theater
Join us for board games and exciting virtual reality experiences!
Friday Afternoon Gaming
Every Friday except the first Friday of each month at 3:30 PM in the Budarz Theater
Join us for board games, Nintendo Switch, VR, and much more!
Anime/Manga Cinema Club
Saturday, April 6th at 10:30am
Join us to celebrate the end of Pokémon Week by sharing our favorite Pokémon episodes!
Dungeons and Dragons
Saturdays at 1:00pm
For more information on campaigns, come speak with James in the Teen Room.