JUNE PROGRAMS

Libraries Ignite Teens

We invite current 6^th-12^th graders

to kick-off the weekend right, with an after-hours space just for teens. This month we’re heading to North Merrick Library for a LIT-Fest! Hang out with Aimee Friedman, author of Two Summers and our host, YA author extraordinaire, jen Calonita, on Friday, June 3^rd for games, crafts, activities, and snacks. Register at www.nmerricklibrary.org.

Babysitting Workshop

Monday, June 20^th 6:30-8:30pm

Do you plan on babysitting this summer? Join registered nurses Joanne Tanck and Georgette Basso for a two-hour basic first aid course and an introduction to babysitting skills. Participants are asked to bring a doll or stuffed animal for demonstration. Certificates will be awarded to all participants.

Tie-Dye Apron for Dad

Thursday, June 9^th 7-8pm

Can’t think of anything good to get for dear old dad for Father’s Day? Join Mrs. Kathy to create a unique tie-dye apron using Sharpie markers. All materials provided. Grades 5+

Chess Club

Children (3^rd-6^th Grade) 7:-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7^th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, June 7^th & 21^st. New players always welcome! All skill levels welcome Sign up any night the club meets.

Book Swap

Tuesday, June 28^th 6:30-7:30pm

Don’t know what to do with your old books? Looking for something new to read? Bring up to 5 of your gently used books to swap with other teens! Each book you bring earns a ticket for one swap. Snacks will be served!

Teen Summer Reading Club 2016

SRP Kick-Off Party on Tuesday, July 5^th 4:30pm

Join us to kick-off the summer right at our SRC pizza party on July 5^th at 4:30pm!  Sign up for the teen summer reading club while eating pizza, playing Bingo and other fun games, making crafts, and entering raffles to win more prizes!  All students entering 6^th through 12^th grade in September can join NBL’s summer reading club from July 5^th to August 12^th. As a member you will read books, write reviews of 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 candies are in the jar at the library. The closest guess wins the whole jar!