October 5, 2020

October 2020

College Application Essay Workshop (virtual)

Thursday, October 1st and 8th at 6:45-8:15

This virtual workshop will review the Common App’s prompts, explain what colleges are really asking and address the new Covid-19 question. Open to high school seniors and/or parents. Interested juniors are also welcome to attend. 


Fall Signs for Seniors (in-person/outdoor)

Monday, October 5th at 3:30pm

Teens/tweens are invited to craft Fall themed banners for local nursing home residents and homebound seniors (weather permitting). Community Service credit will be awarded. 

Reason 2 Smile Beaded Bracelets (virtual)

Tuesday, October 13th at 7:00pm

Participants will make bead bracelets with a representative of Reason 2 Smile and learn how these bracelets support the Jambo Jipya School in Kenya. Pick up materials beginning 10/5. Community Service credit will be awarded to those who attend the Zoom meeting.


Learn to Code (virtual; grades 4-8)

Thursdays, October 15th, 22nd, & 29th at 4:00pm

In these classes for beginners, students will learn visual block coding on Tynker, then progress to text-based coding using Javascript and Python. Open to grades 4-8. Registration begins on Wednesday October 7th at 10:00am. 

Pet Emergency Kits (virtual)

Tuesday, October 20th at 3:30pm

Make a tote for a pet emergency kit and learn what your pet or a shelter pet may need in case of an emergency or natural disaster. Those who return their tote to the library or donate it to a shelter will receive community service credit. Materials can be picked up beginning 10/13. 


Halloween Graveyard Cake (virtual)

Wednesday, October 21st at 7:00pm

Get in the Halloween spirit making a spooky graveyard cake! Decorating kits can be picked up beginning 10/19. 


Trick or Treat Halloween Trivia (virtual)

Thursday, October 29th at 7:00pm

Compete against other local teens in this trivia challenge open to teens from North Bellmore, Bellmore, Merrick and North Merrick. Costumes are encouraged and there will be a contest for best costume. Winners will receive a prize! Registration begins 10/15. 


Halloween Photo Opp! (outdoor event) Drop by the North Bellmore Public Library on Halloween to take a photo with our Peanuts Halloween Background & take home a special Halloween treat!