APRIL PROGRAMS

LIT - GAME NIGHT

Friday, April 7^th 7pm

Libraries Ignite Teens invites current 6^th-12^th graders to kick off the weekend in a fun way with an after-hours space just for teens. This month North Merrick Library will host a Game Night! Join us for an evening of fun with games, a photo booth and a giant Jenga! Please register in advance at www.nmerricklibrary.org.

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, April 4^th & 18^th. All skill levels welcome. Drop in and learn the ins and outs of chess from Chess Master Joel Salman. Sign up any night the club meets.

SLIME TIME

Tuesday, April 11^th 3pm

Join Mrs. Tymecki to make a batch of awesome ooey gooey slime. We’ll experiment with techniques and recipes, and see what we can create! Registration required. Grades 5 +.

CUPCAKE WARS

Wednesday, April 12^th 7pm

It’s cupcake vs. cupcake in this tasty competition! Team up and compete to create the most creative cupcakes! Finished cupcakes will be judged on neatness, difficulty, creativity and overall appearance. Registration required. Program may contain food allergens. Grades 5+

TEEN MOVIE

Thursday, April 13^th  2:30pm

Join us to explore a new era of J.K Rowling’s wizarding world with a viewing of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Rated PG-13. No registration required.

COMMUNITY SERVICE 

CAT BEDS FOR CHARITY

Thursday, April 6^th 7-8pm

Join Mrs. Kathy to craft it forward and create fleece beds for homeless cats. The soft and cozy beds will be donated to ARF animal shelter.

SPRING CLEANING

Saturday, April 22^nd 10-1pm

It’s that time of year again, and the Young Adult books need to be cleaned. If you need

volunteer hours or you just want to pitch in, come help us out for 1 to 3 hours. Grab a friend and come ready to clean!

HUMANE EDUCATION PRESENTATION

Tuesday, April 25^th 7pm

Do you care about animals? Learn how they can benefit from the actions you take and the choices you make everyday.  Representatives from the Humane Society of the United States will discuss ways in which you can get involved in your own communities.

PATIENT PLAY BOOKS

Wednesday, April 26^th  3:30pm

There are more than 6 million

children hospitalized each year. Being in the hospital can be really scary, especially for kids. Join us to create activity books to brighten their stay!

Registration is required for all the above programs. Register beginning April 1^st at the Adult Reference Desk or www.northbellmorelibrary.org. Preference will be given to NBL patrons. All programs are open to grades 5-12. Community service hours and/or certificates will be awarded  for each program.