MARCH PROGRAMS

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, March 1^st, 15^th & 29^th.and April 12^th & 26^th. New players welcome. All skill levels!  Sign up any night the club meets. And don’t miss the…

CHESS TOURNAMENT 

Sunday, March 6^th 1:30-5pm

Join Chess Master Joel Salman as he conducts this lively tournament for chess enthusiasts in grades 2 through 12. Chess sets, boards and clocks will be provided for all players. Check-in between 1:30-1:45pm, round one begins at 1:50pm. Please arrive promptly. Trophies will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. All participants must register in advance online or at the Reference Desk.

SAT Prep Course

Learn tricks and techniques for taking the NEW 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 10^th, 17^th, 31^st and April 7^th, 14^th & 21st. An $80 check, payable to Melissa Bielawski, is required at registration. Students must purchase McGraw-Hill’s SAT I Book, 2016 for class. We have limited copies for sale at the Reference Desk for $5. Register in advance at the Reference Desk.

Introduction to 3-D Printing

Saturday, March 19^th 1:30-4:30pm

Attention inventors and makers! Learn all about amazing 3-D printing technology at our first ever Children’s/Young Adult Maker-Faire for grades 2 and up. 3-D printers can manufacture nearly anything from a virtual computer model by “printing” material, layer by layer, resulting in a concrete, physical object. Have fun designing models for a project, create game pieces for board games and much more! Registration begins March 3^rd.

Distressed denim workshop

Monday, March 28^th 7pm

Join fashion designer, Kathryn Hunt to create a one-of-a-kind denim masterpiece! Bring in a pair of jeans or denim jacket and learn basic techniques to add distressed details to make your denim marvelous! Tools are provided as well as denim sample fabrics for practice. .

LIT: Libraries Ignite Teens

We invite current 6^th-12^th graders to kick-off the weekend in a new way, with the grand opening of an after-hours space just for teens. Hosted on a rotating basis by the Bellmore, North Bellmore, Merrick, and North Merrick libraries on the first Friday of each month, LIT will feature different activities, events, as well as space to hang out, munch of on snacks, and get together with friends. Check the hosting library’s website for details each month.

Opening Night Party

Featuring Local Rock Band: Barely Know Her

Friday, April 1^st 7:00-9:00pm

Bellmore Memorial Library

Register in advance at www.bellmorelibrary.org

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Irish Soda Bread  For Charity

Tuesday, March 8^th 7-8pm

We will make Irish Soda Bread loaves to donate to those in need. We will also make scones to bring home to bake. All participants will receive a community service certificate. Open to grades 5 and up. This class may contain food allergens.

Craft Buddies

Mondays, March 14^th, 21^st & 28^th 3:30-4:30pm

March is National Craft Month. What better way to celebrate than to volunteer to help young children create fun spring craft projects! Community service will be awarded to all participants. Open to grades 5 and up.

CARROT CAKE FOR CHARITY

Wednesday, March 30^th 7-8pm

We will make delicious carrot cake from scratch to donate to those in need. All participants will receive a community service certificate. Open to grades 5 and up. This class may contain food allergens.

Young Adult Programs are open to all North Bellmore Library patrons in grades 6 – 12, unless otherwise stated. If you need any special accommodations to attend, please contact Mrs. Tymecki at jtymecki@northbellmorelibrary.org or at 785-6260 ext. 312.

  

FEBRUARY PROGRAMS

TEEN MOVIE: Star Wars: Episode IV-A New Hope 

Tuesday, February 16^th 4:30pm

You may not have been alive when this film hit the theaters, so here is your chance to see it on a big screen! Join us for a viewing of Star Wars IV where Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader. Rated PG 121 minutes

Chinese Chicken Dumplings

Thursday, February 18^th 7pm

Ms. Kathy returns to make Chinese chicken dumplings to celebrate the Chinese New Year. After a demonstration, participants will prepare all the ingredients needed to make scrumptious dumplings, wrap them individually, put them in a tin, and take them home to cook. Please be advised that this class may contain food allergens.

BIRTHDAY CARDS FOR ELDERLY

Monday, February 22^nd 3:30pm

Join us to make birthday cards for the elderly. Our cards will help bring joy to some of our isolated seniors in the area. Often, this card is the only recognition a senior receives on his or her birthday. Community service will be awarded. Grades 5 and up.

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, February 2^nd & 16^th.& March 1^st, 15^th & 29^th. New players welcome. All skill levels!  Sign up any night the club meets.

CHESS TOURNAMENT 

Sunday, March 6^th 1:30-5pm

Join Chess Master Joel Salman as he conducts this lively tournament for chess enthusiasts in grades 2 through 12. Chess sets, boards and clocks will be provided for all players. Check-in between 1:30-1:45pm, round one begins at 1:50pm. Please arrive promptly. Trophies will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. Prizes will be given to those players who complete the tournament. All participants must register in advance online or at the 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 week course will be held from 6:45-8:45pm on the following Thursday evenings: March 10^th, 17^th, 31^st and April 7^th, 14^th & 21st. An $80 check, payable to Melissa Bielawski, is required at registration. Students must purchase McGraw-Hill’s SAT I Book, 2016 for class. We have limited copies for sale at the Reference Desk for $5. Registration begins February 1^st at the Reference Desk.

January Programs

TEEN BOOK REVIEWERS

Love to read? Earn community service credit by reviewing award winning Young Adult books selected by the American Library Association. Your review will appear in the Young Adult section and on our blog. Applications and booklists are available at the Reference Desk.

Bookend Decorating

Monday, January 11^th, 3:30-4:30pm

Use your crafty skills to beautify the Young Adult Department. We will decorate our boring old bookends using paint, old magazines and glitter! Sign-up in advance online or at the Reference Desk. Community service will be awarded.

BABY BLANKETS FOR CHARITY

Thursday, January 14^th 7-8pm

Join us to help a baby in need! We will measure, cut, and knot baby and toddler patterns to make a blanket to donate to a baby in need. No sewing involved. Sign-up in advance online or at the Reference Desk. Community service will be awarded.

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, January 5^th & 19^th and February 2^nd & 23^rd. New players welcome! All skill levels!

Taco night

Tuesday, January 26^th 7-8pm

Mrs. Kathy will teach us how to season chicken and prepare a delicious and nutritious taco. There will be a choice of soft and hard tacos, and lots of toppings! Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies.

Teen Movie: A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story

Wednesday, January 27^th 6pm

She was bullied all her life because of the way she looks. Unable to gain weight due to a rare condition, Lizzie Velasquez has been the target of countless taunts, among them a YouTube video that described her as 'The World's Ugliest Woman.' Rather than have her spirit crushed, she has overcome the ridicule and shares the story of her personal journey as a motivational speaker. Now Lizzie Velasquez leads the march against cyber bullies, taking her voice to the nation's capital to push for unprecedented anti-bullying legislature. Rated PG-13

 

DECEMBER PROGRAMS

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS

Cuddle Buddies For Kids

Monday, December 14^th 3:30pm

Join Mrs. T to create soft and Cuddly toys for children living in a homeless shelter this holiday season. No sewing required.

COOKIES FOR CHARITY

Tuesday, December 15^th 7-8pm

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

Dog Treats for Charity

Monday, December 21^st 7-8pm

Join Mrs. Kathy to make dog treats from scratch using cookie cutters to make pet-friendly shapes. We will donate them to a local animal shelter.

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Patient Playbooks

Wednesday, December 30^th 3pm

There are more than 6 million children hospitalized each year. Being in the hospital can be really scary, especially for kids, and Games and other activities can be a great distraction. In collaboration with DoSomething.org we will create activity books to brighten their stay!

All of the above programs are open to Grades 5 and Up. Community Service will be awarded to all participants

CRAFTY CORNER

Monday, December 7^th 3-4:30pm

Do you need help finding the perfect gift for someone? Running low on cash this holiday season? Join us for an afternoon of crafting to make unique and heartfelt gifts for that special someone. We will have different crafts to choose from and we’ll even have gift wrapping supplies on hand. Don’t miss this! Register in advance.

Teen Movie: The Maze Runner 2

Tuesday, December 23^rd 6pm

Join us for the next installment of the Maze Runner series based on the bestselling novel by James Dashner.No registration required. Rated PG-13 132 minutes

Chess Club

Children (3^rd-6^th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7^th-Adult) 8-8:55pm
Do you like to play chess? Or Want to learn how to play? Join our chess club on Tuesdays, December 8^th and 22^nd  and January 5^th & 19^th.New players welcome! All skill levels!

November Programs

Craft Buddies

Mondays, November 2^nd & 9^th 3:30-4:15pm

Volunteer to help young children create fun fall craft projects!  Community service will be awarded.

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, November 10^th and 24^th and December 8^th and 22^nd. New players welcome!

Memory Wire Bracelet

Tuesday, November 10^th 6-7pm

Join Miss Gina to create a beautiful memory wire bracelet. All supplies will be provided. Grades 5+

Dog Beds for Charity

Thursday, November 12^th 7-8pm

Join us to make comfy beds for dogs that live in a shelter. There is no sewing involved. Community service certificates will be given to all participants!

Computer Coding

Mondays, November 23^rd & 30^th 4:30-6:30pm

Learn the basics of computer language, code structure and implementation. Sharper Training Solutions will teach us how to write a script that will move objects on the screen and trigger movement of other objects. Registration is required. Open to grades 5+

How To Beat The High Cost of College

Barry Fox, BA, MA of College Finance

Monday, November 23^rd 7pm

With college costs skyrocketing, find out how to get your share of $134+ billion available for student financial aid. Learn insider tips to maximize your financial aid from Long Island’s leading financial aid experts with over 35 years of experience. Follow our step-by-step strategies to fill out your FAFSA , plan a needs analysis, and negotiate with the college. This is an excellent time for parents of seniors as well as juniors to begin planning. We welcome questions at the conclusion of the program. No registration required.

Teen Movie: Paper Towns

Tuesday, November 17^th 6pm

We saw it in the theatre, now it’s time to watch it at the Library. Join us for a viewing of Paper Towns, based on the YA novel by John Green. After an all night adventure, Quentin's life-long crush, Margo, disappears, leaving behind clues that Quentin and his friends follow on the journey of a lifetime. Rated PG-13

Movie Premiere Party

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2

Friday, November 20^th 4:30pm

Come to the Bellmore Playhouse and join us for the release of the movie, The Hunger Games Mockingjay, Part 2. After the screening we’ll have a chat about the movie and cool raffles. Popcorn and soda will be served. This event is free and sponsored by Merrick, N. Merrick, Bellmore and N. Bellmore Libraries. Open to grades 7-12. Registration is required.