January 27, 2016

FEBRUARY PROGRAMS

TEEN MOVIE: Star Wars: Episode IV-A New Hope 
Tuesday, February 16th 4:30pm
You may not have been alive when this film hit the theaters, so here is your chance to see it on a big screen! Join us for a viewing of Star Wars IV where Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader. Rated PG 121 minutes

Chinese Chicken Dumplings
Thursday, February 18th 7pm
Ms. Kathy returns to make Chinese chicken dumplings to celebrate the Chinese New Year. After a demonstration, participants will prepare all the ingredients needed to make scrumptious dumplings, wrap them individually, put them in a tin, and take them home to cook. Please be advised that this class may contain food allergens.

BIRTHDAY CARDS FOR ELDERLY
Monday, February 22nd 3:30pm
Join us to make birthday cards for the elderly. Our cards will help bring joy to some of our isolated seniors in the area. Often, this card is the only recognition a senior receives on his or her birthday. Community service will be awarded. Grades 5 and up.

Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, February 2nd & 16th.& March 1st, 15th & 29th. New players welcome. All skill levels!  Sign up any night the club meets.
CHESS TOURNAMENT 
Sunday, March 6th 1:30-5pm
Join Chess Master Joel Salman as he conducts this lively tournament for chess enthusiasts in grades 2 through 12. Chess sets, boards and clocks will be provided for all players. Check-in between 1:30-1:45pm, round one begins at 1:50pm. Please arrive promptly. Trophies will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. Prizes will be given to those players who complete the tournament. All participants must register in advance online or at the Reference Desk

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 10th, 17th, 31st and April 7th, 14th & 21st. An $80 check, payable to Melissa Bielawski, is required at registration. Students must purchase McGraw-Hill’s SAT I Book, 2016 for class. We have limited copies for sale at the Reference Desk for $5. Registration begins February 1st at the Reference Desk.


January 4, 2016

January Programs

TEEN BOOK REVIEWERS
Love to read? Earn community service credit by reviewing award winning Young Adult books selected by the American Library Association. Your review will appear in the Young Adult section and on our blog. Applications and booklists are available at the Reference Desk.

Bookend Decorating
Monday, January 11th, 3:30-4:30pm
Use your crafty skills to beautify the Young Adult Department. We will decorate our boring old bookends using paint, old magazines and glitter! Sign-up in advance online or at the Reference Desk. Community service will be awarded.

BABY BLANKETS FOR CHARITY
Thursday, January 14th 7-8pm
Join us to help a baby in need! We will measure, cut, and knot baby and toddler patterns to make a blanket to donate to a baby in need. No sewing involved. Sign-up in advance online or at the Reference Desk. Community service will be awarded.

Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, January 5th & 19th and February 2nd & 23rd. New players welcome! All skill levels!

Taco night
Tuesday, January 26th 7-8pm
Mrs. Kathy will teach us how to season chicken and prepare a delicious and nutritious taco. There will be a choice of soft and hard tacos, and lots of toppings! Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies.

Teen Movie: A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story
Wednesday, January 27th 6pm
She was bullied all her life because of the way she looks. Unable to gain weight due to a rare condition, Lizzie Velasquez has been the target of countless taunts, among them a YouTube video that described her as 'The World's Ugliest Woman.' Rather than have her spirit crushed, she has overcome the ridicule and shares the story of her personal journey as a motivational speaker. Now Lizzie Velasquez leads the march against cyber bullies, taking her voice to the nation's capital to push for unprecedented anti-bullying legislature. Rated PG-13