Chess Tournament
Sunday, April 29th 1-5pm
Junior Division: Grades 3-6
Senior Division: Grade 7 - Adult
Join Chess Master Joel Salman as he conducts this lively tournament for chess enthusiasts. Five rounds of timed matches are planned for the
Junior Division and four for the Senior Division. Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each division, and prizes will be given to those players who complete the tournament.
April 17, 2012
March 8, 2012
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 community service credit and a chance to make a difference in a child’s life. Space is limited-please sign up online. Book Buddies will meet on: Thursdays, March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th from 3:30-4:15pm.
Author Visit: Meet Matt Blackstone,
author of A Scary Scene in a Scary Movie
Tuesday, March 6th 7-8pm
We welcome Young Adult author, Matt Blackstone, who will talk about his book, an utterly original, hilarious, realistic tale of overcoming high school stress and anxiety. There will be a reading from his book, A Scary Scene in a Scary Movie, a Q&A period, a meet and greet, a book raffle and signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the night of the event.
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 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th and April 12th & 19th. The fee is $80.00 per student. Please make checks payable to Melissa Bielawski. Students must purchase McGraw-Hill’s SAT I Book, which is available for purchase at the Library for $5. Sign-up at the Adult Reference Desk.
Irish Soda Bread Workshop
Tuesday, March 13th, 6:30-7:30pm
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 up in advance online.
Hunger Games Party
Friday, March 23rd 4-5pm
Have you read The Hunger Games trilogy? Think you could survive right alongside the likes of Katniss or Peeta? Come test your know how at the NBL Hunger Games Party! We’ll have Hunger Games Trivia, learn a few skills and test the skills you can bring to the arena with a cornucopia of skills tests to see if you too could survive in the arena. Even if you haven’t finished the series completely, or if you’re curious to see what all the fuss is about, join us for this fun and challenging vent. And remember, “May the odds be EVER in your favor!”All Teens are welcome to attend — bring your friends! Grades 5-12
Cookies for Charity
Wednesday, March 28th 7-8pm
Join us in baking for a good cause. We will learn to make homemade chocolate chip cookies from scratch, and Miss Kathy will bake them and bring them to the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen in Hempstead.
Monthly Clubs @ the Library
Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7:-7:55pmYA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, March 6th & 20th and April 3rd & 17th. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.
Lego Club
Tuesday, March 17th, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We will provide the Legos - you create the
masterpiece. Open to grades 4-9.
Manga Club
Friday, March 20th, 3:30-5pm
Join us after school to read and discuss manga. We will chat about storylines, characters and artwork.
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 community service credit and a chance to make a difference in a child’s life. Space is limited-please sign up online. Book Buddies will meet on: Thursdays, March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th from 3:30-4:15pm.
Author Visit: Meet Matt Blackstone,
author of A Scary Scene in a Scary Movie
Tuesday, March 6th 7-8pm
We welcome Young Adult author, Matt Blackstone, who will talk about his book, an utterly original, hilarious, realistic tale of overcoming high school stress and anxiety. There will be a reading from his book, A Scary Scene in a Scary Movie, a Q&A period, a meet and greet, a book raffle and signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the night of the event.
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 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th and April 12th & 19th. The fee is $80.00 per student. Please make checks payable to Melissa Bielawski. Students must purchase McGraw-Hill’s SAT I Book, which is available for purchase at the Library for $5. Sign-up at the Adult Reference Desk.
Irish Soda Bread Workshop
Tuesday, March 13th, 6:30-7:30pm
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 up in advance online.
Hunger Games Party
Friday, March 23rd 4-5pm
Have you read The Hunger Games trilogy? Think you could survive right alongside the likes of Katniss or Peeta? Come test your know how at the NBL Hunger Games Party! We’ll have Hunger Games Trivia, learn a few skills and test the skills you can bring to the arena with a cornucopia of skills tests to see if you too could survive in the arena. Even if you haven’t finished the series completely, or if you’re curious to see what all the fuss is about, join us for this fun and challenging vent. And remember, “May the odds be EVER in your favor!”All Teens are welcome to attend — bring your friends! Grades 5-12
Cookies for Charity
Wednesday, March 28th 7-8pm
Join us in baking for a good cause. We will learn to make homemade chocolate chip cookies from scratch, and Miss Kathy will bake them and bring them to the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen in Hempstead.
Monthly Clubs @ the Library
Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7:-7:55pmYA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, March 6th & 20th and April 3rd & 17th. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.
Lego Club
Tuesday, March 17th, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We will provide the Legos - you create the
masterpiece. Open to grades 4-9.
Manga Club
Friday, March 20th, 3:30-5pm
Join us after school to read and discuss manga. We will chat about storylines, characters and artwork.
February 13, 2012
NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE CREDIT?
The Young Adult Department is hosting a Harry Potter Day for children in grades 2-5 on Friday, February 24th from 3-6pm. We need volunteers to run the various stations and help with arts & crafts. We will also need help to set-up for the day and clean up afterwards. Please sign-up online if you would like to volunteer.
February 7, 2012
FEBRUARY PROGRAMS
Teen Yoga
Tuesdays, February 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th from 5-6pm
Improve your flexibility and reduce stress with yoga instructor Vicky Seff. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your yoga mat to class.
S’Mores Pizza Workshop
Thursday, February 23rd, 2-3pm
Miss Kathy is back to teach us how to make delicious s’mores pizza. We will make the dough from scratch, add graham crackers, marsh mallow, and chocolate toppings. Participants will bake their creation at home.
Teen Movie: Breaking Dawn Part I
Wednesday, February 22nd 3pm
Join us for a viewing of Breaking Dawn Part I. In the highly anticipated fourth installment of The Twilight Saga, a marriage, honeymoon and the birth of a child bring unforeseen and shocking developments for Bella and Edward and those they love.
Babysitting Workshop
Monday, February 27th 6-8pm
Teenagers are invited to learn the basics of caring for infants and small children along with first aid techniques. Registered nurses Joanne Tanck and Georgette Basso will present 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.
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 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th and April 12th & 19th. The fee is $80.00 per student. Please make checks payable to Melissa Bielawski. Students must purchase McGraw-Hill’s SAT I Book, 2012 Edition for class. It is available for purchase at the library for $5. Sign-up for North Bellmore residents begins on February 6th, and for non-residents on February 20th. Sign-up at the Reference Desk.
CLUBS @ THE LIBRARY
Lego Club
Tuesday, February 7th, 3:3O-4:3Opm
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We provide the Legos - you create the masterpiece. Open to grades 4-9.
Manga Club
Friday, February 17th, 3:30-5pm
Join us after school to read and discuss manga. We will chat about storylines, characters and artwork.
Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7:-7:55pmYA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, February 7th & 21st. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.
Registration is not required for any of the monthly clubs at the Library.
Tuesdays, February 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th from 5-6pm
Improve your flexibility and reduce stress with yoga instructor Vicky Seff. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your yoga mat to class.
S’Mores Pizza Workshop
Thursday, February 23rd, 2-3pm
Miss Kathy is back to teach us how to make delicious s’mores pizza. We will make the dough from scratch, add graham crackers, marsh mallow, and chocolate toppings. Participants will bake their creation at home.
Teen Movie: Breaking Dawn Part I
Wednesday, February 22nd 3pm
Join us for a viewing of Breaking Dawn Part I. In the highly anticipated fourth installment of The Twilight Saga, a marriage, honeymoon and the birth of a child bring unforeseen and shocking developments for Bella and Edward and those they love.
Babysitting Workshop
Monday, February 27th 6-8pm
Teenagers are invited to learn the basics of caring for infants and small children along with first aid techniques. Registered nurses Joanne Tanck and Georgette Basso will present 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.
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 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th and April 12th & 19th. The fee is $80.00 per student. Please make checks payable to Melissa Bielawski. Students must purchase McGraw-Hill’s SAT I Book, 2012 Edition for class. It is available for purchase at the library for $5. Sign-up for North Bellmore residents begins on February 6th, and for non-residents on February 20th. Sign-up at the Reference Desk.
CLUBS @ THE LIBRARY
Lego Club
Tuesday, February 7th, 3:3O-4:3Opm
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We provide the Legos - you create the masterpiece. Open to grades 4-9.
Manga Club
Friday, February 17th, 3:30-5pm
Join us after school to read and discuss manga. We will chat about storylines, characters and artwork.
Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7:-7:55pmYA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, February 7th & 21st. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.
Registration is not required for any of the monthly clubs at the Library.
January 7, 2012
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in volunteering, please check out the links below:
http://www.volunteermatch.org/?_kk=volunteering&_kt=f395d4ed-1a49-4ea3-95d1-19bae041a176&gclid=CIqytMPHvq0CFY0BQAoddnZxAg
VOLUNTEER GUIDE:
http://www.volunteerguide.org/?gclid=CI_X_N_Hvq0CFTOCtgodrRLoxA
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:
http://habitatnyc.org/
LI VOLUNTEER CENTER:
http://www.longislandvolunteercenter.org/
LIST OF LI CHARITIES:
http://www.longisland.com/charities/
LITTLE SHELTER:
http://www.littleshelter.com/
FAMILY AND CHILDRENS:
http://www.familyandchildrens.org/Volunteer
RED CROSS:
http://www.nyredcross.org/
BIDEAWEE:
http://www.bideawee.org/
NORTH SHORE LIJ HOSPITAL:
http://www.northshorelij.com/NSLIJ/LIJ+Volunteer+Services
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL:
http://www.winthrop.org/cck/Volunteer.cfm
LONG ISLAND CARES:
http://www.licares.org/LICpages/Volunteer.html
BOBBI AND THE STRAYS SHELTER:
http://www.bobbiandthestrays.org/Volunteering.aspx
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