This document discusses tweens (8-12 year olds) and provides information about their characteristics and interests. It notes that tweens are in a period of transition physically, emotionally, and psychologically. They spend many hours engaged with media like TV and online. While most tweens say their parents are their best friends, over a third do not have cell phones. The document then outlines what tweens find important, like parents, music, movies, and being smart. It provides some examples of tween programming and areas at local libraries on Long Island.