Here is a list of titles from this month's "End of the World" Book Display:
Fullmetal Alchemist I (Graphic Novel) by Hiromu Arakawa
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
The Diamond of Darkhold by Jeanne DuPrau
Epic by Conor Kostick
Y: Last Man: Unmanned (Graphic Novel) by Brian K. Vaughan
Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden
The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
Airborn by Kenneth Oppel
Life as we Knew it by Susan Beth Pfeffer
Boneshaker by Cherie Priest
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
The Comet's Curse by Dom Testa
February 23, 2011
February 22, 2011
March Programs
Book Buddies
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, community service credit and a chance to make a difference in a child's life. Sign up to be a Book Buddy at the Adult Reference Desk. Little Buddies ages 4-8 can sign-up at the Children's Desk. Book Buddies will meet on: Mondays, March 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th and April 4th & 11th from 3:30-4:00pm.
Saturday Stories
Saturday, March 5th 10:15-11:15am
Volunteer to read our newest picture books to children ages 3-6. We will also watch a DVD based on a children's story. Earn community service credit and have fun!
Make a Blanket
Monday, March 21st, 7-8pm
Tie together warm fleecy material to make blankets for a local shelter to take the chill off the cold weather! The blankets will be given to a baby, child or teen in need. All participants will receive an hour of community service and a certificate. Please sign up in advance at the Adult 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 weeks course will be held from 6:45-8:45 on the following Thursday evenings: March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st and April 14th & 21st. The fee is $80.00 per student. Please make checks payable to Melissa Bielawski. Students must purchase McGraw-Hill's SAT I Book, 2011 Edition (ISBN 978-0071740944).
Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7:-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, March 1st & 15th and April 12th & 26th. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.
Lego Club
Tuesday, March 15th, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We will provide the Legos - you create the masterpiece. Don't forget your digital camera to work on our stop motion films! Open to grades 4-9. No registration required.
Manga Club
Wednesday, March 23rd, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us after school to read and discuss manga. We will chat about storylines, characters and artwork. No registration required.
Irish Soda Bread Workshop
Wednesday, March 16th, 7-8:15pm
Join us to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by learning how to make a simple, delicious, traditional Irish Soda Bread. Each participant will make their own and bring it home to bake. Please sign us in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
"Secrets" Celebration
Friday, March 18th, 4pm at the Merrick Public Library
Come meet Jen Calonita author of the "Secrets of My Hollywood Life" series, and chat about the release of "Secrets of My Hollywood Life: There's No Place Like Home," the final book of the series. Ms. Calonita will be autographing her books, which can be purchased at the library on the day of the event. Please sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
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, community service credit and a chance to make a difference in a child's life. Sign up to be a Book Buddy at the Adult Reference Desk. Little Buddies ages 4-8 can sign-up at the Children's Desk. Book Buddies will meet on: Mondays, March 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th and April 4th & 11th from 3:30-4:00pm.
Saturday Stories
Saturday, March 5th 10:15-11:15am
Volunteer to read our newest picture books to children ages 3-6. We will also watch a DVD based on a children's story. Earn community service credit and have fun!
Make a Blanket
Monday, March 21st, 7-8pm
Tie together warm fleecy material to make blankets for a local shelter to take the chill off the cold weather! The blankets will be given to a baby, child or teen in need. All participants will receive an hour of community service and a certificate. Please sign up in advance at the Adult 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 weeks course will be held from 6:45-8:45 on the following Thursday evenings: March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st and April 14th & 21st. The fee is $80.00 per student. Please make checks payable to Melissa Bielawski. Students must purchase McGraw-Hill's SAT I Book, 2011 Edition (ISBN 978-0071740944).
Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7:-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, March 1st & 15th and April 12th & 26th. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.
Lego Club
Tuesday, March 15th, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We will provide the Legos - you create the masterpiece. Don't forget your digital camera to work on our stop motion films! Open to grades 4-9. No registration required.
Manga Club
Wednesday, March 23rd, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us after school to read and discuss manga. We will chat about storylines, characters and artwork. No registration required.
Irish Soda Bread Workshop
Wednesday, March 16th, 7-8:15pm
Join us to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by learning how to make a simple, delicious, traditional Irish Soda Bread. Each participant will make their own and bring it home to bake. Please sign us in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
"Secrets" Celebration
Friday, March 18th, 4pm at the Merrick Public Library
Come meet Jen Calonita author of the "Secrets of My Hollywood Life" series, and chat about the release of "Secrets of My Hollywood Life: There's No Place Like Home," the final book of the series. Ms. Calonita will be autographing her books, which can be purchased at the library on the day of the event. Please sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
February 8, 2011
Attention Fans of "Secrets of My Hollywood Life" series
On Friday, March 18th at 4pm we are celebrating the release of Jen Calonita's final book from her Secrets of My Hollywood Life Series. We need your help to organize the "Secrets Celebration" event which will be dedicated to our friend Jen Calonita and her fantastic books. The preparation for this event is top secret. If you are interested in helping plan this event, please see Mrs. Tymecki.
January 31, 2011
FEBRUARY PROGRAMS
TEEN YOGA
Tuesdays, February 1st, 8th & 15th, 5-6PM
Improve your flexibility and reduce stress with yoga instructor Vicky Seff. Please bring your yoga mat to class. Sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55PM
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8-8:55PM
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, February 1st & 15th and March 1st, 15th, & 29th
New Players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.
SATURDAY STORIES
Saturdays, February 5th & 12th, 10:15-11:15AM
Volunteer to read our newest picture books to children ages 3-6. We will also watch a DVD based on a children's story. Earn community service credit and have fun! Register in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
LICM TEEN PAINTING WORKSHOP
Thursday, February 10, 7-8:30PM
The Long Island Children's Museum will present this workshop to explore the art and life of Willem de Kooning, one of the famous painters of abstract expressionist movement. You will create your own painting using large canvases, paint, tracing vellum and a variety of other materials. Don't miss out - space is limited! Sign up at the Adult Reference Desk.
This program is a make-up for the snow day on December 27th.
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Tuesday, February 15th, 3:30-4:30PM
Join TAG and share your opinions about what you would like to see and do at NBL. We will also work on different community service projects. Sign-up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
LEGO CLUB
Wednesday, February 16th, 3:30-4:30PM
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We will provide Legos, or you can bring your own. Don't forget your digital camera to work on stop motion films! Open to grades 4-9.
MANGA CLUB
Thursday, February 17th, 3:30-4:30PM
It's baaaack! Join us after school to read and discuss manga. We will chat about storylines, characters and artwork, and work together to add more manga to the YA collection! No registration necessary.
GLAM GLOVES
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2-3:30PM
Join us to turn a boring pair of gloves into glitzy glam gloves! We will sew on beads and other bling to create a unique pair of gloves created by you!
This program is a make-up due to inclement weather on December 29th.
TWEEN/TEEN MOVIE
Thursday, February 24th, 3PM
Join us for a viewing of Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. The movie is based on author Kathryn Lasky's popular series of books about a group of kidnapped owlets who take flight to save their kingdom from an ancient evil by locating the legendary Guardians of Ga'Hoole.
SAT PREP COURSE
Sign-up begins February 1st.
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 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st, and April 14th & 21st. The fee is $80.00 per student. Please make checks payable to Melissa Bielawski. Students must purchase McGraw Hill's SAT I Book, 2011 Edition (ISBN 978-0071740944) for class.
Tuesdays, February 1st, 8th & 15th, 5-6PM
Improve your flexibility and reduce stress with yoga instructor Vicky Seff. Please bring your yoga mat to class. Sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55PM
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8-8:55PM
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, February 1st & 15th and March 1st, 15th, & 29th
New Players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.
SATURDAY STORIES
Saturdays, February 5th & 12th, 10:15-11:15AM
Volunteer to read our newest picture books to children ages 3-6. We will also watch a DVD based on a children's story. Earn community service credit and have fun! Register in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
LICM TEEN PAINTING WORKSHOP
Thursday, February 10, 7-8:30PM
The Long Island Children's Museum will present this workshop to explore the art and life of Willem de Kooning, one of the famous painters of abstract expressionist movement. You will create your own painting using large canvases, paint, tracing vellum and a variety of other materials. Don't miss out - space is limited! Sign up at the Adult Reference Desk.
This program is a make-up for the snow day on December 27th.
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Tuesday, February 15th, 3:30-4:30PM
Join TAG and share your opinions about what you would like to see and do at NBL. We will also work on different community service projects. Sign-up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
LEGO CLUB
Wednesday, February 16th, 3:30-4:30PM
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We will provide Legos, or you can bring your own. Don't forget your digital camera to work on stop motion films! Open to grades 4-9.
MANGA CLUB
Thursday, February 17th, 3:30-4:30PM
It's baaaack! Join us after school to read and discuss manga. We will chat about storylines, characters and artwork, and work together to add more manga to the YA collection! No registration necessary.
GLAM GLOVES
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2-3:30PM
Join us to turn a boring pair of gloves into glitzy glam gloves! We will sew on beads and other bling to create a unique pair of gloves created by you!
This program is a make-up due to inclement weather on December 29th.
TWEEN/TEEN MOVIE
Thursday, February 24th, 3PM
Join us for a viewing of Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. The movie is based on author Kathryn Lasky's popular series of books about a group of kidnapped owlets who take flight to save their kingdom from an ancient evil by locating the legendary Guardians of Ga'Hoole.
SAT PREP COURSE
Sign-up begins February 1st.
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 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st, and April 14th & 21st. The fee is $80.00 per student. Please make checks payable to Melissa Bielawski. Students must purchase McGraw Hill's SAT I Book, 2011 Edition (ISBN 978-0071740944) for class.
January 4, 2011
JANUARY PROGRAMS
5 STEPS TO MAKING YOURSELF THE BEST COLLEGE CANDIDATE
Wednesday, January 19th, 7-8:30pm
Join Michael Binder, one of Long Island's premier college advisors, for an informative college planning session for students and parents. Find out which college is right for you, how to get into the college of your choice and learn the 10 tips that colleges don't tell you.
CLUBS @ THE LIBRARY
CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th Grade-Adult) 8-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, January 4th & 18th and February 1st & 15th. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.
LEGO CLUB
Tuesday, January 11th, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us to practice your crazy lego building skills. We will provide Legos, or you can bring your own. Open to grades 3-6.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Tuesday, January 25th, 3:30-4:30pm
Get involved @ your Library! Join TAG and share your opinions about what you would like to see and do at NBL.
BAKING FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Thursday, January 13th, 7-8pm
Join the baking coach, Lisa Basini, to make dog biscuits. They will be baked at home and donated to a local animal shelter.
BLOOD DRIVE VOLUNTEERS
Sign up to volunteer at the Library's annual winter blood drive on Tuesday, January 18th.
Wednesday, January 19th, 7-8:30pm
Join Michael Binder, one of Long Island's premier college advisors, for an informative college planning session for students and parents. Find out which college is right for you, how to get into the college of your choice and learn the 10 tips that colleges don't tell you.
CLUBS @ THE LIBRARY
CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th Grade-Adult) 8-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, January 4th & 18th and February 1st & 15th. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.
LEGO CLUB
Tuesday, January 11th, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us to practice your crazy lego building skills. We will provide Legos, or you can bring your own. Open to grades 3-6.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Tuesday, January 25th, 3:30-4:30pm
Get involved @ your Library! Join TAG and share your opinions about what you would like to see and do at NBL.
BAKING FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Thursday, January 13th, 7-8pm
Join the baking coach, Lisa Basini, to make dog biscuits. They will be baked at home and donated to a local animal shelter.
BLOOD DRIVE VOLUNTEERS
Sign up to volunteer at the Library's annual winter blood drive on Tuesday, January 18th.
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