Adulting 101 for Teens
Learn some tips and tricks to successfully navigate adulthood.
Writing a Resume (entering grades 9-12)
Have a snack and learn how to write an effective resume to land an interview. Presented by Middle Earth.
July 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
SCLSNJ’s Bridgewater Library branch, located at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater
July 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Somerville Library branch, located at 35 West End Avenue in Somerville
July 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch, located at 379 South Branch Road in Hillsborough
July 18, 6-7 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Mary Jacobs Memorial Library branch, located at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill
Get a Job: Application and Interviewing Process (entering grades 9-12)
Have a snack and learn the basics on how to apply and land a job. Presented by Middle Earth.
July 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
SCLSNJ’s Bridgewater Library branch, located at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater
July 12, 2-3 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Bound Brook Memorial Library branch, located at 402 East High Street in Bound Brook
July 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch, located at 379 South Branch Road in Hillsborough
Learn to Lead: Boss Level Adulting (entering grade 9-12)
Have a snack and learn effective communication techniques, organizational skills, and more. Presented by Middle Earth.
July 10, 2-3 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Bound Brook Memorial Library branch, located at 402 East High Street in Bound Brook
July 10, 6-7 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Warren Twp. Library branch, located at 42 Mountain Boulevard in Warren Twp.
Moving Out: How to Live on Your Own (entering grade 9-12)
Have a snack and learn the basic skills you need to live on your own including how to find a place to live, set up your utilities, and more. Presented by Middle Earth.
July 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
SCLSNJ’s Bridgewater Library branch, located at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater
July 24, 2-3 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Bound Brook Memorial Library branch, located at 402 East High Street in Bound Brook
Stay Out of Debt: Budgeting on Your Own (entering grade 9-12)
July 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
SCLSNJ’s Bridgewater Library branch, located at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater
Have a snack and learn how to stay within your means by creating a household budget. Presented by Middle Earth.
Microwaves & Mini Fridges (entering grade 10 – college sophomore)
August 2, 6-8 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s North Plainfield Memorial Library branch, located at 6 Rockview Avenue in North Plainfield
Learn how to make some simple and tasty dishes that require only a microwave and a mini-fridge. This program offers recipe suggestions to young adults lacking full kitchen access.
Savvy Spender: Make the Most Out Your Money (entering grade 9-12)
August 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch, located at 379 South Branch Road in Hillsborough
Have a snack and learn how to budget, not be fooled by marketing tactics, shop online safely, and the pros and cons of different forms of payment.
The Ins and Outs of Applying to College (entering grades 9-12 and caregivers)
August 29, 7-8 p.m.
SCLSNJ’s Mary Jacobs Memorial Library branch, located at 64 Washington Street in Rocky Hill
A presentation that will clarify the mysteries of the college application process. Presented by college counselor Brooke Stengel Fitzgerald of Your College Apps.