July 2, 2009


2009 SUMMER READING CLUB
EXPRESS YOURSELF @ THE NORTH BELLMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
WINGSPAN YOGA FOR TEENS
Mondays, July 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
5:30—6:30pm
Yoga builds and improves strength, flexibility, and self-confidence. We will concentrate on breathing techniques to develop mental focus and awareness, as well as engage in short meditation exercises for a calm mind.
CAKE DECORATING FOR BEGINNERS
Tuesday, July 7th 7:30—9pm
Join Mr. Shipley from The Cake Gallery Bakery and learn how to create unique cake decorating designs. Every participant goes home with a cake decorating kit. A $5 materials fee will be collected at registration.
CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grades) 7:00-7:55PM
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:00-8:55PM
Our chess club will meet this summer on Wednesdays, July 8th, 15th, 22nd
and 29th, August 5th, 12th. New players welcome! Register on any night the club meets.
BEACH BAG BOOK CLUB
Thursday, June 18th, Tuesday, July 7th and August 17th, 4:15p.m.
This summer our favorite teen author, Jen Calonita, invites you and your friends to join our super exciting and fun Beach Bag Book Club. Grab a beach bag, which is available at the Reference Desk for all BBB Club members, relax by the pool or at the
beach with a book, and come for a cozy gathering at the Merrick Library Wing to
discuss exciting summer reads with famous authors. Enjoy a snack, receive prizes, and big surprises guaranteed! Our June book will be, Sleepaway Girls, by Jen
Calonita, followed by our July book, Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard and in August we’ll read Stargazer by Claudia Gray.
TEEN ACTORS WORKSHOP
Thursdays, July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 7 - 8:30pm
Join us for a fun workshop where theatre games and various techniques of performance will be used to teach you how to express yourself. Using your own experiences, the group will learn to cultivate a scene together. There will be a performance on the last day of class.
GLAM NAILS
Tuesday, July 21st 7-8:30pm
Make your nails look fabulous with help from Miss Kathy, a licensed nail technician. Learn how to manicure, decorate and take care of your nails. Every participant goes home with their own nail care kit. A $5 materials fee will be collected at registration.
TIE-DYIN TEENS
Wednesday, July 22nd 7 – 8:30pm
Come and create your own tie-dyed t-shirts! Make it today, wear it tomorrow! It's fast, fun and it's your own original design, as original as you. Bring a washed, 50/50 cotton-polyester blend T-shirt and we'll help you tie-dye it with funky patterns and vibrant colors! Make sure you wear old clothes-this could get messy. A $2 materials fee will be collected at registration.
MAKING A MUSIC VIDEO
Tuesday, July 28th 7 - 8:30pm
Have you ever wondered how all those MTV music videos are made? Join us at the library for a hands-on class and learn how the music producers do it. We will take pics, graphics and music and create a music video.
JAPANESE ANIME AND MANGA DRAWING WORKSHOP
Tuesday, August 4th 5 – 6:30pm
Join artist Elizabeth Misitano and learn the techniques for drawing anime/manga art. Learn about how to properly draw a face, proportions, shading, and more. She will also help with any problems you may have. Drawing materials will be provided.
WOK ‘N ROLL
Friday, August 7th 3 – 4pm
Explore the flavors of Asian cuisine as we cook a classic stir fry. Use rice papers to make vegetable spring rolls. Try your hand at chopsticks. Then enjoy eating what we’ve cooked!
FAUX DICHROIC GLASS PENDANT NECKLACES
Thursday, August 13th 7-9pm
Angela DePalma is back to help us create a beautiful faux dichroic glass pendant necklace.
Make it for yourself or give it as a gift.
PEDICURE PARTY
Tuesday, August 18th 7-8:30p.m.
It’s summertime, and that means one thing-flip-flops and sandals! Get ready to show
off your toes! Learn how to pedicure and decorate your toes. Everyone will receive
their very own pedicure kit to keep. A $7.00 materials fee will be
collected at registration.