FEBRUARY PROGRAMS

BOOK BUDDIES

Tuesdays, February 4^th, 11^th, 18^th & 25^th from 3:30-4:15pm

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, and a chance to make a difference in a child’s life.  Please sign up in advance online or at the Adult Reference desk.

CHESS CLUB

Children (3^rd-6^th Grade) 7:-7:55pm

YA & Adults (7^th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess?  Now is your chance!  Join instructor Joel Salman on Tuesdays, February 4^th and 18^th  and March 4^th & 18^th to learn the basics while our more seasoned players will learn new chess strategies and challenge new opponents. We have chess players of all skill levels. Whether you're an expert at the Queen's Gambit or you're just graduating from checkers, there is a spot for you in the Chess Club. New players welcome! No registration required.

WRITER’S WORKSHOP with MATT BLACKSTONE

Tuesdays, February 25^th, March 4^th & 11^th, 7-8pm

Do you like to write? Do you want to improve your skills in this area? Local author, Matt Blackstone, will teach you the techniques to write like a pro! He will also discuss his new book, SORRY YOU’RE LOST. There will be a reading from his book, a book raffle and signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the night of the event. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!  Sign up in advance, space is limited!

DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY PARTY

Sunday, March 2^nd, 2pm

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” We hope you choose to volunteer to help at our birthday bash for the one and only- Dr. Seuss! We’ll host children ages 3 and up and read stories, play games, do crafts,  and more! Please register in advance!

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 6^th, 13^th, 20^th and April 3^rd, 17^th and May 1^st. An $80 check, payable to Melissa Bielawski, is required at registration. Students must purchase McGraw-Hill’s SAT I Book, 2014 edition for class.  We have limited copies for sale at the Reference Desk for $5.  Please sign up in advance at the Adult

Reference Desk -space is limited!

January Programs

Chess Club

Children (3rd-6th Grade): 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult): 8-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, January 7th & 21st, February 4th & 18th.
New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.

Cookies for Charity
Monday, January 6th, 4:30pm

Join us in baking for a good cause.  We will learn to make homemade chocolate chip cookies from scratch, and Mrs. Kathy will bake half of them and bring them to the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen in Hempstead.  We will bring the other half home to enjoy with family and friends.

Teen Zumba
Fridays, January 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st and February 7th &14th, 4-5pm
Join the party!  Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music and dance that creates a dynamic, exciting, effective, cardio workout.  These fun, easy routines feature interval aerobic training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body as you dance.  
Sign up in Advance!  Space is limited!  

Babysitting Workshop 
Wednesday, January 15th, 6-8pm
Attend our popular program with Registered Nurses Joann Tanck and Georgette Basso, and become a professional babysitter.  Certificates will be awarded to all participants.  Please bring a doll to the class.  
Register in Advance!  Space is limited!  

Teen Movie - The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Wednesday, January 22nd, 6-8:30pm
PG-13, 130 mins
"When her mother disappears, Clary Fray learns that she descends from a line of warriors who protect our world from demons."

Book Buddies
Tuesdays, February 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, 3:30-4:30pm

Become a Book Buddy and read aloud to children ages 4-8.  This program is a great way to share your love of books while earning community service credit.  Sign up in advance online or at the Reference Desk.

December Programs

Chess Club

Children (3rd-6th Grade): 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult): 8-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, December 3rd & 17th.
New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.

Book Buddies
Mondays, December 2nd & 16th, 3:30-4:15pm

Become a Book Buddy and read aloud to children ages 4-8.  This program is a great way to share your love of books while earning community service credit.  Sign up in advance online or at the Reference Desk.

Blankets for Charity
Thursday, December 12, 7:30pm
Need community service hours?  Want to give back to your community?  Join us to tie together warm fleecy material to make blankets for babies and young children that live in a local homeless shelter.  All participants receive community service credit.  Sign up in advance!

Friday Flick
December 13, 3:30pm
Fast & Furious 6 (PG-13, 131 mins)

Cookies for Charity
Wednesday, December 18th, 7pm

Join us in baking for a good cause.  We will learn to make homemade chocolate chip cookies from scratch, and Mrs. Kathy will bake half of them and bring them to the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen in Hempstead.  We will bring the other half home to enjoy with family and friends.

Spa Party
Monday, December 23rd, 7-8:30pm

$5 Material Fee

Mrs. Kathy will demonstrate how to make a body or foot scrub using different scented essential oils.  Participants will then pick a scent and make their own scrub in a decorated jar!  Great as a gift or to keep for yourself!   Register in advance - Space is limited!

Computer Animation
Thursday, December 26, 6:30pm
Learn how to use your computer to create web-based computer animation.  Create and edit animated GIFs, stick figures and much more.  Completion of Introduction to the Computer or have equivalent knowledge.  Sign up in advance!

Cutting Edge Tees
Monday, December 30th, 7-8pm
*PLEASE BRING ONE T-SHIRT!
Reconstruct old boring T-shirts and then turn them into one of a kind fashion statements!  Learn how to cut and do weaves! 
Register in advance - Space is limited

November Programs

Chess Club

Children (3rd-6th Grade): 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult): 8-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, November 5th &19th and December 3rd & 17th. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.

Book Buddies
Mondays, November 18th & 25th, December 2nd & 16th, 3:30-4:15pm

Become a Book Buddy and read aloud to children ages 4-8.  This program is a great way to share your love of books while earning community service credit.  Sign up in advance online or at the Reference Desk.

Dog Beds For Charity
Tuesday, November 19th, 7pm
Join us for a good doggie cause.  Mrs. Kathy is going to help us create soft and cozy dog beds to donate to a local animal shelter.  Community service will be awarded.  Please sign up in advance - space is limited!

Dog Treats for Charity
Monday, November 25th, 7pm

Unfortunately we can't bring home every do that lives in the shelter, but we can brighten their day with tasty treats!  Join Mrs. Kathy to make dog biscuits to be donated to a local animal shelter.

Teen Movie: Hunger Games
Saturday, November 23rd, 2pm

Join us for a viewing of The Hunger Games on our big screen!

Hunger Games Cupcakes
Tuesday, November 26th, 4:30-5:30pm

May the odds be ever in your favor!  Join Mrs. Kathy to decorate Hunger Games cupcakes! Celebrate the release of Hunger Games: Catching Fire with some tasty treats!  Sign up in advance - space is limited!

Necklace Workshop
Thursday, December 5th, 7-8:30pm
Join the excitement of learning how to design and create your own fashionable necklace! Choose from a variety of pedants and semi-precious stones including fresh water pearls, turquoise, granite, citrines, glass beads, crystals and more! Sign up at the Reference Desk!  ($10 Material Fee)

October Programs

Alien Marshmallow Pops
Tuesday, October 15, 7pm

Join Mrs. Kathy to make delicious, out of this world treats!  She will demonstrate different ways of decorating marshmallow pops using white and milk chocolate and lots of goodies. If you have any food allergies, please let us know in advance. 

Teen Movie: Star Trek Into The Darkness
Wednesday, October 16, 4pm

After the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. Rated PG-13

Beach Bag Book Club...Spooky Session
Friday, October 25, 7-8:30pm
The Beach Bag Book Club continues into fall with a spooky treat!  Join us at the NORTH MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY to meet author Stephanie Kate Strohm and talk about her books Pilgrims Don't Wear Pink and Confederates Don't Wear Couture.  We'll be meeting after dark, after hours.  Bring your flashlight and be prepared for all sorts of haunting fun!  We guarantee lots of fun; give away prizes, delicious snacks, raffles, and a book sale.

Chess Club

Children (3rd-6th Grade): 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult): 8-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, October 8th and 22nd and November 5th and 19th. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets!

Halloween Cupcakes
Tuesday, October 29th, 7pm

Time to get in the Halloween spirit!  Join Mrs. Kathy to decorate Halloween cupcakes using many different candies, cookies, and frosting.  We'll have a spooktacular time creating these delicious treats!  Please sign-up in advance!  Space is limited!

The New Rules of College Admission
Wednesday, October 30th, 7-8:30pm

In this enlightening and informative planning session, Michael Binder, one of Long Island's premier college advisors, will provide students and parents with tremendous insight into the area of critical importance to college admission success.  He will help you determine the best colleges for you, determine what sophomores and juniors can do right now to increase their chances of getting into their preferred college, learn how to maximize scholarship and financial aid opportunities, and provide you with tips that colleges don't tell you.  Please sign-up online or at the Reference Desk.