Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adult (7th Grade-Adult) 8-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, December 7th & 14th and January 4th & 18th. New players welcome. Register on any night the club meets.
Lego Club
Tuesday, December 14, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills! We supply the Legos, or you can bring your own.
Babysitting Workshop
Tuesday, December 21, 6:30-8:30pm
Registered nurses Joanne Tanck and Georgette Basso return to present a two-hour basic first aid course and an introduction to babysitting skills. Bring a doll or stuffed animal to practice on. All participants receive a certificate. Register in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
Teen Advisory Group
Wednesday, December 22, 3:30-4:30pm
Need community service hours? Join TAG and share your opinions about what you would like to see and do at NBL. Register in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
HAVE OFF SCHOOL AND NOTHING TO DO?
Join us for these fun programs to cure your winter break boredom.
LICM Teen Painting Workshop
Monday, December 27, 1-2:30pm
The Long Island Children's Museum will present this workshop to explore the art and life of Willem de Kooning, one of the famous painters of the abstract expressionist movement. You will create your own painting using large canvases, paint, tracing vellum and a variety of other materials. All supplies included. Register in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
Got Game?
Tuesday, December 28, 4pm
Join us for an afternoon of Wii gaming fun. We will choose from a selection of the newest games. Come and show off your Wii skills.
Glam Gloves
Wednesday, December 29, 3-4:30pm
Join us to turn a boring pair of gloves into glitzy glam gloves. We will sew on beads and other bling to create a unique pair of gloves created by you.
Get Creative with Fuse Beads
Thursday, December 30, 2-3pm
Join us to test your creativity with fuse beads. We have many patterns to choose from. Create an ornament, a keychain, a decoration for your locker-there are so many options to choose from.
December 9, 2010
October 18, 2010
TEEN READ WEEK
October 17th - 23rd
Stop by the Library during Teen Read Week and check out our Books with Beat! Check out poetry, audiobooks, books about music and more! We will also have a Teen Read Week raffle! Fill out an entry form about your favorite book for your chance to win the Teen Read Week grand prize!
Stop by the Library during Teen Read Week and check out our Books with Beat! Check out poetry, audiobooks, books about music and more! We will also have a Teen Read Week raffle! Fill out an entry form about your favorite book for your chance to win the Teen Read Week grand prize!
OCTOBER PROGRAMS
Sewing Workshop
Wednesday, October 20th 4:30-6:30pm
Get your creative juices flowing! Join us to learn basic sewing techniques to create your very own I-pod holder. All materials provided. $5 Materials Fee. Open to grades 5-12.
Pumpkin Party
Tuesday, October 26th 7-8pm
Join us in true Halloween spirit to paint, stencil and decorate your very own pumpkin. We will provide the pumpkin, supplies, music and a space to decorate your masterpiece. Open to grades 5-12.
Little Coffee Shop of Horrors
Wednesday, October 27th 4:30-6pm
Visit our Little Coffee Shop of Horrors and decorate a deliciously spooky dessert, create terrifying jewelry and participate in other scary activities. There will be ghostly snacks and prizes. This program will take place at the Merrick Library Wing. Open to grades 6-12.
Beach Bag Book Club...Goes Spooky
Friday, October 29th 7-9pm
The Beach Bag Book Club continues into fall with a spooky treat! Join us at the NORTH MERRICK LIBRARY to meet author Gitty Daneshvari and talk about her book "School of Fear". We'll be meeting after dark, after Library hours. Bring your flashlight and be prepared for all sorts of haunting fun! Open to grades 6-12.
Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, October 5th and 19th, and November 2nd, 16th and 30th. New players welcome. Register on any night the club meets.
Lego Club
Tuesday, October 26th 3:30-4:30pm
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We will provide the Legos, or you can bring your own.
Book Buddies
Are you a teen who likes reading to young children? If so, sign up to become a Book Buddy Volunteer at the Adult Reference Desk. Teens and children become "buddies" by sharing books and a positive library experience. Children get a chance to practice their reading skills and/or be read to while teens gain volunteer experience, community service credit and a chance to make a difference in a child's life. Little Buddies ages 4-8 can sign-up at the Children's Desk. Book Buddies will meet Mondays, October 18th, 25th, November 1st, 8th, & 15th from 3:30-4pm.
Wednesday, October 20th 4:30-6:30pm
Get your creative juices flowing! Join us to learn basic sewing techniques to create your very own I-pod holder. All materials provided. $5 Materials Fee. Open to grades 5-12.
Pumpkin Party
Tuesday, October 26th 7-8pm
Join us in true Halloween spirit to paint, stencil and decorate your very own pumpkin. We will provide the pumpkin, supplies, music and a space to decorate your masterpiece. Open to grades 5-12.
Little Coffee Shop of Horrors
Wednesday, October 27th 4:30-6pm
Visit our Little Coffee Shop of Horrors and decorate a deliciously spooky dessert, create terrifying jewelry and participate in other scary activities. There will be ghostly snacks and prizes. This program will take place at the Merrick Library Wing. Open to grades 6-12.
Beach Bag Book Club...Goes Spooky
Friday, October 29th 7-9pm
The Beach Bag Book Club continues into fall with a spooky treat! Join us at the NORTH MERRICK LIBRARY to meet author Gitty Daneshvari and talk about her book "School of Fear". We'll be meeting after dark, after Library hours. Bring your flashlight and be prepared for all sorts of haunting fun! Open to grades 6-12.
Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, October 5th and 19th, and November 2nd, 16th and 30th. New players welcome. Register on any night the club meets.
Lego Club
Tuesday, October 26th 3:30-4:30pm
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We will provide the Legos, or you can bring your own.
Book Buddies
Are you a teen who likes reading to young children? If so, sign up to become a Book Buddy Volunteer at the Adult Reference Desk. Teens and children become "buddies" by sharing books and a positive library experience. Children get a chance to practice their reading skills and/or be read to while teens gain volunteer experience, community service credit and a chance to make a difference in a child's life. Little Buddies ages 4-8 can sign-up at the Children's Desk. Book Buddies will meet Mondays, October 18th, 25th, November 1st, 8th, & 15th from 3:30-4pm.
September 13, 2010
BANNED BOOKS WEEK: CELEBRATING THE FREEDOM TO READ
September 25−October 2, 2010
Banned Books Week (BBW) is an annual event that reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted. BBW celebrates the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one’s opinion even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular and stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of those unorthodox or unpopular viewpoints to all who wish to read them. Come see our display of banned books and check one out!
Banned Books Week (BBW) is an annual event that reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted. BBW celebrates the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one’s opinion even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular and stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of those unorthodox or unpopular viewpoints to all who wish to read them. Come see our display of banned books and check one out!
WELCOME BACK STUDENTS!
We are here to help with any school projects or research papers. Visit us at our home page http://www.northbellmorelibrary.org/ for access to many kinds of databases with valuable information and support for your schoolwork, available in the library and from your home computer.
Students who have not yet read the required summer reading book, can still come in to find the books in the Young Adult section. If the book is not on the shelves, a Librarian can request that a copy be brought into the library.
Students who have not yet read the required summer reading book, can still come in to find the books in the Young Adult section. If the book is not on the shelves, a Librarian can request that a copy be brought into the library.
CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING PROGRAMS...
CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7:-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet this fall on Tuesdays, September 21st, and October 5th & 19th. New players welcome! Register on any night the club meets. Save the date….the Library will host a Chess Tournament on Sunday, November 14th.
COLLEGE NAVIGATOR
Tuesday, September 21st 7-8:30pm
Join us for an informative and well-timed College Admissions Planning Session for students and their parents. Michael Binder, one of Long Island ’s premier college consultants, will provide us with tremendous insight into areas of critical importance facing students at this time: How to determine the best colleges for you; what seniors can do to increase their chances of getting in to their preferred colleges, the steps sophomores and juniors should take to better position themselves for the college selection and admissions process, and balancing the concerns of students and parents. When registering for this session, let us know the colleges of interest to you, and we will attempt to cover these colleges.
LEGO CLUB
Wednesday, September 22nd 3:30-4:30pm
Join us at the Library to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We will start working on a new fall project! We will provide Legos, or you can bring your own.
CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7:-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet this fall on Tuesdays, September 21st, and October 5th & 19th. New players welcome! Register on any night the club meets. Save the date….the Library will host a Chess Tournament on Sunday, November 14th.
COLLEGE NAVIGATOR
Tuesday, September 21st 7-8:30pm
Join us for an informative and well-timed College Admissions Planning Session for students and their parents. Michael Binder, one of Long Island ’s premier college consultants, will provide us with tremendous insight into areas of critical importance facing students at this time: How to determine the best colleges for you; what seniors can do to increase their chances of getting in to their preferred colleges, the steps sophomores and juniors should take to better position themselves for the college selection and admissions process, and balancing the concerns of students and parents. When registering for this session, let us know the colleges of interest to you, and we will attempt to cover these colleges.
LEGO CLUB
Wednesday, September 22nd 3:30-4:30pm
Join us at the Library to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We will start working on a new fall project! We will provide Legos, or you can bring your own.
July 26, 2010
"Back-to-School" Supply Drive
The Children's Room at the North Bellmore Library is participating in the "Back-to-School" supply drive sponsored by New York State Assemblyman David McDonough's office in conjunction with the John Theissen Children's Foundation. School supplies will be collected and distributed to underprivileged children from low income families in our area.
Donations of backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens and other classroom necessities can be dropped off at the Children's Reference Desk starting Monday, July 26th through August 27th. Thank you for your support!!
Donations of backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens and other classroom necessities can be dropped off at the Children's Reference Desk starting Monday, July 26th through August 27th. Thank you for your support!!
July 8, 2010
SUMMER PROGRAMS
TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB 2010
June 29th - August 26th
All students entering 6th through 12th grade can join NBL's Summer Reading Club. As a member you will read books, write reviews about the books you have read, and submit them for a chance to win the weekly raffle. When you sign up for the Summer Reading Club you will get a chance to guess how many Starburst are in the jar at the Reference Desk. The closest guess wins the whole jar! Sign up in person at the Adult Reference Desk.
TEEN ACTORS WORKSHOP
Thursdays, July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
7-9pm
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.
TEEN YOGA
Mondays July 12th, 19th & 26th
5-6pm
Yoga builds and improves strength, flexibility and self-confidence. We will concentrate on techniques to develop mental focus, and awareness, as well as short meditation exercises for a calm mind.
CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grades) 7:00-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th Grade-Adult) 8:00-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet this summer on Wednesdays, July 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th, and August 4th & 11th. New players welcome! Register on any night the club meets.
BEACH BAG BOOK CLUB
Tuesdays, July 20th & August 24th
4:15-5:30pm
This summer our favorite teen author, Jen Calonita (Secrets of My Hollywood Life Series), invites you and your friends to join our super fun Beach Bag Book Club. At each event, we will get to discuss the books we've read with not only Ms. Calonita, but with the author of the book itself. Our July book will be Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard and She's So Dead To Us by Kieran Scott, and in August we'll read Lonely Hearts Club by Elizabeth Eulberg. Everyone that signs up for the BBB Club gets a beach bag to tote all of your favorite books around this summer. We will meet at the Merrick Library Wing on Merrick Avenue in Merrick.
DRAWING WORKSHOP
Tuesday, July 20th
6:30-8:30pm
Join local artist Peter Simeti and learn new drawing techniques and skills. All materials will be provided.
TEEN MOVIES
Blue Crush (PG-13)
Friday, July 16th 3:30pm
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (PG)
Friday, August 13th 3:30pm
LEGO CLUB
Fridays, July 23rd & August 20th
3:30-4:30pm
Join us at the Library to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We will start working on new summer projects! We will provide Legos, or you can bring your own.
BABYSITTING WORKSHOP
Thursday, August 12th
6:30-8:30pm
Join RN's Joanne Tanck and Georgette Basso and learn babysitting basics. Please bring a doll or stuffed animal for demonstrations. Certificates will be awarded.
GUITAR HERO TOURNAMENT
Tuesday, August 17th
4:30-6pm
Come to the Library to show your rock star skills! Registration is required, and prizes will be awarded. There will be games for those eliminated, and of course snacks for all participants.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?
Mondays, August 2nd, 9th, 16th
5:30-6:30pm
Are you the next Alvin Ailey? Whether you've never danced a day in your life, or dance every day of it, come and join Miss Marisa for fun and exercise at a level that allows everyone to learn something new!
June 29th - August 26th
All students entering 6th through 12th grade can join NBL's Summer Reading Club. As a member you will read books, write reviews about the books you have read, and submit them for a chance to win the weekly raffle. When you sign up for the Summer Reading Club you will get a chance to guess how many Starburst are in the jar at the Reference Desk. The closest guess wins the whole jar! Sign up in person at the Adult Reference Desk.
TEEN ACTORS WORKSHOP
Thursdays, July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
7-9pm
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.
TEEN YOGA
Mondays July 12th, 19th & 26th
5-6pm
Yoga builds and improves strength, flexibility and self-confidence. We will concentrate on techniques to develop mental focus, and awareness, as well as short meditation exercises for a calm mind.
CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grades) 7:00-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th Grade-Adult) 8:00-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet this summer on Wednesdays, July 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th, and August 4th & 11th. New players welcome! Register on any night the club meets.
BEACH BAG BOOK CLUB
Tuesdays, July 20th & August 24th
4:15-5:30pm
This summer our favorite teen author, Jen Calonita (Secrets of My Hollywood Life Series), invites you and your friends to join our super fun Beach Bag Book Club. At each event, we will get to discuss the books we've read with not only Ms. Calonita, but with the author of the book itself. Our July book will be Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard and She's So Dead To Us by Kieran Scott, and in August we'll read Lonely Hearts Club by Elizabeth Eulberg. Everyone that signs up for the BBB Club gets a beach bag to tote all of your favorite books around this summer. We will meet at the Merrick Library Wing on Merrick Avenue in Merrick.
DRAWING WORKSHOP
Tuesday, July 20th
6:30-8:30pm
Join local artist Peter Simeti and learn new drawing techniques and skills. All materials will be provided.
TEEN MOVIES
Blue Crush (PG-13)
Friday, July 16th 3:30pm
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (PG)
Friday, August 13th 3:30pm
LEGO CLUB
Fridays, July 23rd & August 20th
3:30-4:30pm
Join us at the Library to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We will start working on new summer projects! We will provide Legos, or you can bring your own.
BABYSITTING WORKSHOP
Thursday, August 12th
6:30-8:30pm
Join RN's Joanne Tanck and Georgette Basso and learn babysitting basics. Please bring a doll or stuffed animal for demonstrations. Certificates will be awarded.
GUITAR HERO TOURNAMENT
Tuesday, August 17th
4:30-6pm
Come to the Library to show your rock star skills! Registration is required, and prizes will be awarded. There will be games for those eliminated, and of course snacks for all participants.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?
Mondays, August 2nd, 9th, 16th
5:30-6:30pm
Are you the next Alvin Ailey? Whether you've never danced a day in your life, or dance every day of it, come and join Miss Marisa for fun and exercise at a level that allows everyone to learn something new!
SUMMER READING CLUB FINALE PARTY!
Thursday, August 26th 4-5:30pm
Join us to celebrate the finale of the Summer Reading Club. If you submitted at least 3 mini book reviews this summer, you will get an exclusive invitation to the SRC Finale Party! We will have games, Rock Band, pizza and Italian ices! Raffles and prizes! End your summer with a bang!
June 9, 2010
June Programs
Tween Book Club
Tuesdays, June 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th 4-5pm
Join Ms. Bonnie for a book club just for tweens. The club will read the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series by Kathryn Lasky. There will be lively discussion, crafts and activities. Don't miss out - space is limited! Sign-up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. Grades 4-6
After School Wii
Thursday, June 17th 3:30-4:30pm
Looking for something fun to do after school? See if you have what it takes to play the very best of Wii! Grades 5-9
Teen Art Reception
Tuesday, June 15th 7pm
Please join us to recognize the talents of our local teen artists with an exhibit of their art above the shelves. Refreshments will be served.
Lego Club
Friday, June 25th 3:30-4:30pm
Spend the afternoon exercising your mad Lego building skills! The Library has a ton of Legos, or you can bring your own. We are going to work on stop motion movies. Please bring a digital camera if you have one. Grades 4-9
Teen Movie: New Moon
Monday, June 28th 2pm
Get ready for the release of Eclipse with a viewing of New Moon on the Library's big screen.
Tuesdays, June 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th 4-5pm
Join Ms. Bonnie for a book club just for tweens. The club will read the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series by Kathryn Lasky. There will be lively discussion, crafts and activities. Don't miss out - space is limited! Sign-up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. Grades 4-6
After School Wii
Thursday, June 17th 3:30-4:30pm
Looking for something fun to do after school? See if you have what it takes to play the very best of Wii! Grades 5-9
Teen Art Reception
Tuesday, June 15th 7pm
Please join us to recognize the talents of our local teen artists with an exhibit of their art above the shelves. Refreshments will be served.
Lego Club
Friday, June 25th 3:30-4:30pm
Spend the afternoon exercising your mad Lego building skills! The Library has a ton of Legos, or you can bring your own. We are going to work on stop motion movies. Please bring a digital camera if you have one. Grades 4-9
Teen Movie: New Moon
Monday, June 28th 2pm
Get ready for the release of Eclipse with a viewing of New Moon on the Library's big screen.
May 3, 2010
May & June Programs
Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grades) 7:00-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:00-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on the following Tuesdays: May 11th and 25th and June 8th and 22nd. New players welcome! Register on any night the club meets.
After-School Wii
May 7th, June 3rd, June 17th 3:30 – 4:30pm
Looking for something fun to do after school? See if you have what it takes playing the very best of Wii!
Lego Club
Tuesday, May 11th 3:30-4:30pm
Spend an afternoon exercising your mad Lego-building skills at the We'll have library Legos for you to work with, maybe start planning your own movie, or just build crazy creations. There will be separate tables provided if you’d like to bring your Legos, too. Open to grades 4 – 9. Please sign-up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk!
Cyberbullying Workshop for Tweens & Parents
Thursday, May 13th 7-8:30pm
With the recent rash of “bullycides” by young people, it is imperative that parents understand the technology at their children’s fingertips, as well as the safeguards that need to be implemented to help them navigate safely through adolescence. The Safety Education Department of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island is coming to do an information presentation for parents and tweens. Topics include relational aggression, bullying, cyber-bullying and reducing risk. They will teach us how to identify and respond to the issues that can arise from these behaviors. This program is free and open to all!
Beach Bag Book Club
Tuesday, June 1st 4:30pm
We have teamed up again with the Merrick, North Merrick and Bellmore Library to bring back the Beach Bag Book Club. We will meet three times this summer at the Merrick Library Wing on Merrick Avenue in Merrick. At each event, hosted by young adult author Jen Calonita (Secrets of My Hollywood Life series), teens will get to discuss a book pre-selected for them with not only Ms. Calonita, but with the author of the book itself. Our first book will be Reality Check by Jen Calonita. Sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. Everyone that signs up gets a beach bag to tote all of your favorite books around in this summer.
Tween Book Club
Tuesdays, June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Join Ms. Bonnie for a book club just for tweens. The club will read the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series by Kathryn Lasky. There will be lively discussion, crafts and activities. Don’t miss out—space is limited! Sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. Grades 4-6
Children (3rd-6th Grades) 7:00-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:00-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on the following Tuesdays: May 11th and 25th and June 8th and 22nd. New players welcome! Register on any night the club meets.
After-School Wii
May 7th, June 3rd, June 17th 3:30 – 4:30pm
Looking for something fun to do after school? See if you have what it takes playing the very best of Wii!
Lego Club
Tuesday, May 11th 3:30-4:30pm
Spend an afternoon exercising your mad Lego-building skills at the We'll have library Legos for you to work with, maybe start planning your own movie, or just build crazy creations. There will be separate tables provided if you’d like to bring your Legos, too. Open to grades 4 – 9. Please sign-up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk!
Cyberbullying Workshop for Tweens & Parents
Thursday, May 13th 7-8:30pm
With the recent rash of “bullycides” by young people, it is imperative that parents understand the technology at their children’s fingertips, as well as the safeguards that need to be implemented to help them navigate safely through adolescence. The Safety Education Department of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island is coming to do an information presentation for parents and tweens. Topics include relational aggression, bullying, cyber-bullying and reducing risk. They will teach us how to identify and respond to the issues that can arise from these behaviors. This program is free and open to all!
Beach Bag Book Club
Tuesday, June 1st 4:30pm
We have teamed up again with the Merrick, North Merrick and Bellmore Library to bring back the Beach Bag Book Club. We will meet three times this summer at the Merrick Library Wing on Merrick Avenue in Merrick. At each event, hosted by young adult author Jen Calonita (Secrets of My Hollywood Life series), teens will get to discuss a book pre-selected for them with not only Ms. Calonita, but with the author of the book itself. Our first book will be Reality Check by Jen Calonita. Sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. Everyone that signs up gets a beach bag to tote all of your favorite books around in this summer.
Tween Book Club
Tuesdays, June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Join Ms. Bonnie for a book club just for tweens. The club will read the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series by Kathryn Lasky. There will be lively discussion, crafts and activities. Don’t miss out—space is limited! Sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. Grades 4-6
April 26, 2010
College Planning Workshop
Tuesday, April 27th 7-8pm
Join us for this informational workshop from 123College.com to enhance your knowledge about college aid planning. Learn to maximize your student’s financial aid eligibility, increase your student’s college board exam and locate the best colleges and universities that meet your financial needs. Space is limited – Please sign-up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk!
Join us for this informational workshop from 123College.com to enhance your knowledge about college aid planning. Learn to maximize your student’s financial aid eligibility, increase your student’s college board exam and locate the best colleges and universities that meet your financial needs. Space is limited – Please sign-up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk!
Don't forget...T.A.G
Get involved @ your library!! The Teen Advisory Group will have it's first meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27th at 4:30pm. Come and talk about music, movies, games and books. Come and voice your opinion! Snacks will be served. Open to those in grades 6-12.
March 9, 2010
SAVE THE DATE
Teen Movie: New Moon
Want to watch New Moon on the big screen? Join us on March 31st at 4pm to watch the second chapter of Stephenie Meyer s best-selling Twilight series, the romance between mortal Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) grows more intense as ancient secrets threaten to destroy them. We will have snacks, prizes and a sneak peek at the next movie in the Twilight Saga “Eclipse”. Rated PG-13, 130 minutes.
Please sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
Want to watch New Moon on the big screen? Join us on March 31st at 4pm to watch the second chapter of Stephenie Meyer s best-selling Twilight series, the romance between mortal Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) grows more intense as ancient secrets threaten to destroy them. We will have snacks, prizes and a sneak peek at the next movie in the Twilight Saga “Eclipse”. Rated PG-13, 130 minutes.
Please sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
Glee @ the Library
Tuesday, April 6th 6:30-8:30pm
Attention all Glee fans!!! Ready for a new season? Join us to watch last season’s finale and get a sneak peek of Season 2 on our big screen. Come and chat with other fans and get details about Fox’s casting for the show. Please sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
Tuesday, April 6th 6:30-8:30pm
Attention all Glee fans!!! Ready for a new season? Join us to watch last season’s finale and get a sneak peek of Season 2 on our big screen. Come and chat with other fans and get details about Fox’s casting for the show. Please sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
COME & MEET A FAMOUS AUTHOR!!
An Evening with Young Adult Author Jen Calonita
Thursday, March 18th at 7pm @ the Merrick Public Library
Come meet Jen Calonita author of the “Secrets of My Hollywood Life” series, and chat about the release of “Secrets of My Hollywood Life Broadway Lights”. Come Listen to Ms. Calonita talk about her exciting encounters in the world of entertainment and learn about how she got her start as a Young Adult author. Ms. Calonita will be autographing her books, which can be purchased at the library on the evening of the event. Please sign up in
advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
Thursday, March 18th at 7pm @ the Merrick Public Library
Come meet Jen Calonita author of the “Secrets of My Hollywood Life” series, and chat about the release of “Secrets of My Hollywood Life Broadway Lights”. Come Listen to Ms. Calonita talk about her exciting encounters in the world of entertainment and learn about how she got her start as a Young Adult author. Ms. Calonita will be autographing her books, which can be purchased at the library on the evening of the event. Please sign up in
advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
Computer Animation
Wednesday, March 10th 6:30- 8:30pm
Learn how to use your computer to create web-based computer animation. Create and edit animated GIFs and much more. Laptops will be provided. Please sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. Grades 5—12
Learn how to use your computer to create web-based computer animation. Create and edit animated GIFs and much more. Laptops will be provided. Please sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. Grades 5—12
Volunteer @ the Library
Do you need more community service hours? Check out the volunteer opportunities we have here at the Library.
Knit ‘N Sit
Join Mrs. Tymecki to make interesting crocheting projects. Beginner and experienced crocheters are welcome. Crochet, socialize and earn community service hours too! Knit ‘N Sit will meet on: Tuesdays, March 16th and April 6th & 20th from 4:30 – 5:30pm
Book Buddies
Teens and children become “buddies” by sharing books and a positive library experience. Children get a chance to practice their reading skills and/or be read to while teens gain volunteer experience, community service credit and a chance to make a difference in a child’s life. Sign up to be a Book Buddy at the Adult Reference Desk. Book Buddies will meet on: Mondays, March 15th & 22nd from 3:30-4:15pm
Craft Buddies
Thursdays, March 11th, 18th, April 15th, 29th and May 6th
Calling all crafters! Students in grades 6-12 can volunteer to help a child, Kindergarten through 2nd grade, with a variety of craft projects. Please sign-up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
Teen Advisory Group
Tuesday, April 27th 4:30-5:30pm
Get Involved @ Your Library! TAG meets once a month, and is made up of teens from North Bellmore. All patrons grades 6-12 are welcome to join. Join TAG and share your opinions about what you would like to see and do at NBL. Refreshments will be served. Please sign-up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
January 25, 2010
Tips To Help You Get Started Volunteering
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Sometimes, the hardest part of volunteering can be finding an opportunity that fits your personality. Below are some great tips to help you get involved, and to make your volunteer experience a more enjoyable and rewarding one.
Research the causes or issues important to you. Look for a group that works with issues about which you feel strongly. There is no end to the creative avenues for volunteering, just as there is no end to the need for volunteers.
Consider the skills you have to offer. If you enjoy outdoor work, have a knack for teaching, or just enjoy interacting with people, you may want to look for volunteer work that would incorporate these aspects of your personality. This sort of position allows you to jump right into the work without having to take training to prepare for the assignment.
Would you like to learn something new? Perhaps you would like to learn a new skill or gain exposure to a new situation. Many nonprofits seek out people who are willing to learn. Realize beforehand, however, that such work might require a time commitment for training before the actual volunteer assignment begins.
Don't over-commit your schedule. Make sure the volunteer hours you want to give fit into your hectic life, so that you don't frustrate your family, exhaust yourself, shortchange the organization you're trying to help or neglect your job. Better to start out slowly than to commit yourself to a schedule you can't or don't want to fulfill.
Nonprofits may have questions, too. While most nonprofits are eager to find volunteer help, they have to be careful when accepting the services you offer. If you contact an organization with an offer to volunteer your time, you may be asked to come in for an interview, fill out a volunteer application, or describe your qualifications and your background. Consider volunteering as a family. Think about looking for a volunteer opportunity suitable for parents and children to do together, or for a husband and wife to take on as a team.
Virtual volunteering? If you have computer access and the necessary skills, some organizations now offer the opportunity to do volunteer work over the computer. This might take the form of giving free legal advice, typing a college term paper for a person with a disability, or simply keeping in contact with a shut-in who has e-mail.
I never thought of that! Many community groups are looking for volunteers, and some may not have occurred to you. Here are some volunteer opportunities that may not have crossed your mind:
- Museums, Art Galleries, and Monuments
- Prisons, Neighborhood Parks, Youth Organizations, Sports Teams, and after-school programs, Shelters for Battered Women and Children
- Historical Restorations, Battlefields and National Parks
- 1-800-Volunteer.org, a service of the Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network, provides listings of local and virtual volunteering as well as contact information for Volunteer Centers across the nation.
Give voice to your heart through your giving and volunteering! Bring your heart and your sense of humor to your volunteer service, along with your enthusiastic spirit, which in itself is a priceless gift. What you'll get back will be immeasurable!
All tips are courtesy of ABC's national partner the Points of Light Network & Volunteer Center National Network.
Research the causes or issues important to you. Look for a group that works with issues about which you feel strongly. There is no end to the creative avenues for volunteering, just as there is no end to the need for volunteers.
Consider the skills you have to offer. If you enjoy outdoor work, have a knack for teaching, or just enjoy interacting with people, you may want to look for volunteer work that would incorporate these aspects of your personality. This sort of position allows you to jump right into the work without having to take training to prepare for the assignment.
Would you like to learn something new? Perhaps you would like to learn a new skill or gain exposure to a new situation. Many nonprofits seek out people who are willing to learn. Realize beforehand, however, that such work might require a time commitment for training before the actual volunteer assignment begins.
Don't over-commit your schedule. Make sure the volunteer hours you want to give fit into your hectic life, so that you don't frustrate your family, exhaust yourself, shortchange the organization you're trying to help or neglect your job. Better to start out slowly than to commit yourself to a schedule you can't or don't want to fulfill.
Nonprofits may have questions, too. While most nonprofits are eager to find volunteer help, they have to be careful when accepting the services you offer. If you contact an organization with an offer to volunteer your time, you may be asked to come in for an interview, fill out a volunteer application, or describe your qualifications and your background. Consider volunteering as a family. Think about looking for a volunteer opportunity suitable for parents and children to do together, or for a husband and wife to take on as a team.
Virtual volunteering? If you have computer access and the necessary skills, some organizations now offer the opportunity to do volunteer work over the computer. This might take the form of giving free legal advice, typing a college term paper for a person with a disability, or simply keeping in contact with a shut-in who has e-mail.
I never thought of that! Many community groups are looking for volunteers, and some may not have occurred to you. Here are some volunteer opportunities that may not have crossed your mind:
- Museums, Art Galleries, and Monuments
- Prisons, Neighborhood Parks, Youth Organizations, Sports Teams, and after-school programs, Shelters for Battered Women and Children
- Historical Restorations, Battlefields and National Parks
- 1-800-Volunteer.org, a service of the Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network, provides listings of local and virtual volunteering as well as contact information for Volunteer Centers across the nation.
Give voice to your heart through your giving and volunteering! Bring your heart and your sense of humor to your volunteer service, along with your enthusiastic spirit, which in itself is a priceless gift. What you'll get back will be immeasurable!
All tips are courtesy of ABC's national partner the Points of Light Network & Volunteer Center National Network.
FEBRUARY PROGRAMS
Babysitting WorkshopTuesday, February 2nd from 6:00 – 8:00pm
Registered nurses Joanne Tanck and Georgette Basso return to present a two-hour basic first aid course and an introduction to babysitting skills. Learn the basics of caring for infants and small children along with first aid techniques. Bring a Cabbage Patch or similarly-sized doll or stuffed animal. All participants will receive a Certificate. Please sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. This is a FREE program open to those in grades 6 – 12.
Book Buddies
Teens and children become “buddies” by sharing books and a positive library experience. Children get a chance to practice their reading skills and/or be read to while teens gain volunteer experience, community service credit and a chance to make a difference in a child’s life. Sign up to be a Book Buddy at the Adult Reference Desk. Little Buddies ages 4 - 8 can sign-up at the Children’s Desk. Book Buddies will meet on:
Mondays, February 22nd, March 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd from 3:30-4:15pm
Teen MeditationTuesday, February 16th 7:30 – 9:00pm
Feel like you’re not able to always get it together? Sometimes you just want to just yell or hide your head, especially when you have to prepare for an exam or put together a difficult homework assignment? This great 1 ½ hour class on meditation will give you the skills to improve your ability to focus and feel an inner sense of calm. Be in charge of your emotions, instead of the other way around. Join Irene Karp, RN, MS, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Hypnotist and have some fun! Sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. This is a FREE program open to those in grades 6 – 12.
SAT Prep Course
Learn tricks and techniques for taking the SATs. Enhance your math and verbal skills while learning test taking strategies that can help you get a higher score. This 6-week course will be held from 6:45-8:45 on the following Thursday evenings: March 4th, 11th, 18th and April 1st, 15th and 22nd
Sign up at the Adult Reference Desk. The fee is $80.00 per student. Checks only. Please make checks payable to Melissa Bielawski. No refunds. Students must purchase the following book for the class: McGraw-Hill’s SAT I, 2010 Edition (ISBN 978-0071625463) Sign-Up for the SAT Prep Course Begins February 1st.
Chess ClubChildren (3rd-6th Grade) 7:00-7:55pmYA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:00-8:55pm Our chess club will meet on the following Tuesdays: January 5th and 19th, and February 2nd and 16th. New players welcome! Register on any night the club meets. We will be having a Chess Tournament this March - stay tuned for details.
Knit ‘N Sit
Join Mrs. Tymecki to make interesting crocheting projects. Beginner and experienced crocheters are welcome. Crochet, socialize and earn community service hours too! Knit ‘N Sit will meet Tuesdays, February 2nd and 16th from 4:30 – 5:30pm.
Join Mrs. Tymecki to make interesting crocheting projects. Beginner and experienced crocheters are welcome. Crochet, socialize and earn community service hours too! Knit ‘N Sit will meet Tuesdays, February 2nd and 16th from 4:30 – 5:30pm.
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