MARCH PROGRAMS

WRITER’S WORKSHOP with MATT BLACKSTONE

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

Do you like to write? Would you enjoy honing 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, a raffle and book signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Don’t miss this opportunity! Please sign up in advance-space is limited!

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, March 4^th & 18^th and April 1^st, 8^th, 15^th & 29^th. Learn the basics while our more seasoned players learn new chess strategies and challenge new opponents. We have chess players of all skill levels. New players welcome! No registration required.

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.

Waffles & Ice Cream

Tuesday, March 25^th 7pm

Join us to celebrate International Waffle Day! March 25th is dedicated to waffles, the delicious food that has been enjoyed for centuries. We will work in groups to measure, mix and make waffles on commercial waffle makers. We will then prepare a sundae on top of the waffle, which will include ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate syrup and bananas. This is a delicious treat! Please sign-up in advance.

Teen Movie: CATCHING FIRE

Wednesday, March 26^th 6pm

It’s finally on DVD! Join us for a viewing of Catching Fire. The film begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74^th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts . Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75^th Annual Hunger Games a competition that could change Panem forever. Rated PG-13 

Dog Beds for Charity

Wednesday, April 9^th, 7-8pm

Join us for a good doggie cause. We are making 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!

Teen Tech Week

Love Grumpy Cat and other hilarious memes? Celebrate Teen Tech Week March 9-15, 2014 by creating a library or book themed meme to enter in our contest! The meme that makes our board of judges LOL the most will win a $25 iTunes gift card. Entries should be emailed to jtymecki@northbellmorelibrary.org by March 17th. The caption must relate to the library, reading, books, etc. to be considered for entry. Contestants may enter up to two memes. Please send with the subject line "Meme Contest" and include the following information: Name, Email, Phone, and meme attached as an image file. For help creating a meme, check out quickmeme.com or memecrunch.com.  

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