February 24, 2014

MARCH PROGRAMS

WRITER’S WORKSHOP with MATT BLACKSTONE
Tuesdays, March 4th & 11th 7-8pm
Do you like to write? Would you enjoy honing your skills in this area? Local author, Matt Blackstone, will teach you the techniques to write like a pro! He will also discuss his new book, SORRY YOU’RE LOST. There will be a reading, a raffle and book signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Don’t miss this opportunity! Please sign up in advance-space is limited!

Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7
th-Adult) 8-8:55pm
Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess?  Now is your chance!  Join instructor Joel Salman on 
Tuesdays, March 4th & 18th and April 1st, 8th, 15th & 29th. Learn the basics while our more seasoned players learn new chess strategies and challenge new opponents. We have chess players of all skill levels. New players welcome! No registration required.

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 6:45-8:45pm on the following Thursday evenings: March 6th, 13th, 20th and April 3rd, 17th and May 1st. An $80 check, payable to Melissa Bielawski, is required at registration. Students must purchase McGraw-Hill’s SAT I Book, 2014 Edition for class.  We have limited copies for sale at the Reference Desk for $5.  Please sign up in advance.

Waffles & Ice Cream
Tuesday, March 25th 7pm
Join us to celebrate International Waffle Day! March 25th is dedicated to waffles, the delicious food that has been enjoyed for centuries. We will work in groups to measure, mix and make waffles on commercial waffle makers. We will then prepare a sundae on top of the waffle, which will include ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate syrup and bananas. This is a delicious treat! Please sign-up in advance.

Teen Movie: CATCHING FIRE
Wednesday, March 26th 6pm
It’s finally on DVD! Join us for a viewing of Catching Fire. The film begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts . Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games a competition that could change Panem forever. Rated PG-13 

Dog Beds for Charity
Wednesday, April 9th, 7-8pm
Join us for a good doggie cause. We are making soft and cozy dog beds to donate to a local animal shelter. Community service will be awarded. Please sign-up in advance - space is limited!





Teen Tech Week

Love Grumpy Cat and other hilarious memes? Celebrate Teen Tech Week March 9-15, 2014 by creating a library or book themed meme to enter in our contest! The meme that makes our board of judges LOL the most will win a $25 iTunes gift card. Entries should be emailed to jtymecki@northbellmorelibrary.org by March 17th. The caption must relate to the library, reading, books, etc. to be considered for entry. Contestants may enter up to two memes. Please send with the subject line "Meme Contest" and include the following information: Name, Email, Phone, and meme attached as an image file. For help creating a meme, check out quickmeme.com or memecrunch.com.  




FEBRUARY PROGRAMS

BOOK BUDDIES
Tuesdays, February 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th from 3:30-4:15pm
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, and a chance to make a difference in a child’s life.  Please sign up in advance online or at the Adult Reference desk.

CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7:-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm
Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess?  Now is your chance!  Join instructor Joel Salman on Tuesdays, February 4th and 18th  and March 4th & 18th to learn the basics while our more seasoned players will learn new chess strategies and challenge new opponents. We have chess players of all skill levels. Whether you're an expert at the Queen's Gambit or you're just graduating from checkers, there is a spot for you in the Chess Club. New players welcome! No registration required.

WRITER’S WORKSHOP with MATT BLACKSTONE
Tuesdays, February 25th, March 4th & 11th, 7-8pm
Do you like to write? Do you want to improve your skills in this area? Local author, Matt Blackstone, will teach you the techniques to write like a pro! He will also discuss his new book, SORRY YOU’RE LOST. There will be a reading from his book, a book raffle and signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the night of the event. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!  Sign up in advance, space is limited!

DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY PARTY
Sunday, March 2nd, 2pm
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” We hope you choose to volunteer to help at our birthday bash for the one and only- Dr. Seuss! We’ll host children ages 3 and up and read stories, play games, do crafts,  and more! Please register in advance!

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 6:45-8:45pm on the following Thursday evenings: March 6th, 13th, 20th and April 3rd, 17th and May 1stAn $80 check, payable to Melissa Bielawski, is required at registration. Students must purchase McGraw-Hill’s SAT I Book, 2014 edition for class.  We have limited copies for sale at the Reference Desk for $5.  Please sign up in advance at the Adult
Reference Desk -space is limited!