Teen Programs

Teen Advisory Council

The Teen Advisory Council (TAC) was organized in 2008 for Morris teens in grades 7- 12. Members plan and participate in events for teens, recommend books and are urged to make suggestions on ways to make the Library ‘teen friendly.’ Advisers to TAC are former principal and volunteer, Bob Asman (860-361-6312) and Library Director, Lorraine Kerr Faison (860-567-7440). Please call either adviser for information about joining TAC, or just come to one of the TAC meetings.

TAC Meetings – 7 PM in the Library

  • TAC Meeting - September 23
  • Agenda includes Tracy Keilty and plans for TAC involvement in the Bedtime Story Hour Program.  Fund raising ideas proposed by TAC members will be discussed with Friends of the Library Chair, Mary Delahunty.

 

Movie on the Green - June 30 was an unequivocal success

Over 100 teens and townspeople enjoyed the movie, "The Blind Side" a film about a homeless teenager who becomes an All-American football player through the support of his adoptive family and coaches.

TAC members and their guests enjoyed a cookout at 7:30 PM in Memorial Park with the movie beginning at about 8:30 PM.    In addition to TAC Advisers Bob Asman and Lorraine Kerr Faison, thanks go to Recreation Director, Brian Leonard for providing sound equipment and invaluable advice, TAC parent Jamie Fisher for overseeing the projection and sound equipment as well as providing a portable screen, and First Selectman, Karen Paradis for lending support throughout.  Also contributing to the event's success were the creative talents of Steven Woodruff and Rachael Shurberg, whose wonderful posters helped publicize the event.  Others critical to the evening's success were Justin Bovat, Hayley Gravel, Rachael D'Ostilio, Rachael Shurberg, Kelsey Sudol, and their respective moms, who organized a concession table to raise money for TAC Programs.

 

           TAC Meetings are Fun - Become a Member!

 

Past TAC Programs

Game Day II, January 18: Game Day was a huge success, with 23 teens attending. Participants in grades 7 through 12 enjoyed ping pong, Wii Sports electronic games, and a selection of board games in the Community Room. Snacks and drinks were provided by TAC members and pizza, by the Library.

Bowling Event, December 13: Eleven teens (ten members and one guest) attended the bowling event at the Thomaston Lanes. With the lanes virtually to themselves and all-around bowling fun, participants agreed it was a very successful event. Pizza and soda were served.

Nutmeg Book Award Teen Nominees click here