NOVEMBER PROGRAMS

LIT Movie Event

Libraries Ignite Teens invites current 6^th-12^th graders to kick off the weekend in a fun way with an after-hours space just for teens. Hosted monthly on a rotating basis by the N. Bellmore, Bellmore, Merrick, and N. Merrick Libraries, LIT will feature different activities, events, as well as spaces to hang out, munch on snacks, and get together with friends. This month we invite you to the Bellmore Playhouse at 525 Bedford Avenue in Bellmore on Friday, November 18^th at 4pm for a viewing of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Enjoy free popcorn and soda. Space is limited. Please register in advance online at www.northbellmorelibrary.org.

Teen Yoga

Tuesdays, November 1^st, 8^th and 15^th 4-5pm

Yoga is a health-based system of exercise that explores and integrates the mind, body, and breath. Teens will have fun learning how to move gracefully, breathe smoothly and deeply, sustain their focus and concentration, develop strength, flexibility, balance, mental clarity and emotional stability. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring your yoga mat to class. 

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 1^st, 15^th and 29^th and December 13^th and 27^th. New players welcome! All skill levels. Sign up any night the club meets.

How To Beat The High Cost of College

Barry Fox, BA, MA of College Finance

Monday, November 21^st 6:30pm

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.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS

Craft Buddies

Mondays, November 7^th, 14^th, 21^st & 28^th 3:30-4:15pm

Volunteer to help young children create fun fall craft projects!  Open to grades 5 and up.

No Sew Hats for Charity

Tuesday, November 8^th 7-8pm

Join Mrs. Kathy to knot, cut and create fleece hats for children in need. No sewing involved.

Blankets for Charity

Monday, November 28^th 7-8pm

Have fun while earning community service making blankets for those in need! No sewing involved. Join Mrs. Kathy to measure, cut, and knot fleece material to make cuddly blankets. All participants will receive a community service certificate.

All of the above programs are open to grades 5 and up. Community service will be awarded to all participants. Please register in advance online or at the Adult Reference Desk.

OCTOBER 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, October 4^th  and 18^th and November 1^st, 15^th and 29^th. New players welcome! All skill levels. Sign up any night the club meets.

Teen Yoga

Tuesdays, October 18^th, 25^th and November 1^st, 8^th and 15^th 4-5pm

Join instructor, Vicky Seff, and have fun learning how to move gracefully, breathe smoothly and deeply, sustain focus, develop strength, flexibility, balance, mental clarity and emotional stability. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring your yoga mat to class. Grades 5 and up. Please register in advance.

LIT: Live Action Clue Game

Friday, October 21^st 7pm

Libraries Ignite Teens invites current 6^th-12^th graders to kick off the weekend in a fun way with an after-hours space just for teens. This month North Merrick Library will host a Live Clue Game! Test your sleuthing skills and jump into the action where you will decide Whodunit!  Please register in advance at www.nmerricklibrary.org.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS

Bookend Decorating

Monday, October 17^th 3:30-4:30pm

Use your crafty skills to beautify the YA Department. We will decorate our boring old bookends using paint, old magazines and glitter! 

Bookmarks for the Homebound

Monday, October 24^th 3:30-4:30pm

Join us to make beautiful and unique bookmarks for our homebound patrons. It will brighten their day to receive a fancy new bookmark that is crafted from the heart.

Pumpkin Loaf to Donate

Wednesday, October 26^th 7-8pm

Join Mrs. Kathy to make delicious pumpkin loaf from scratch to donate to those in need. We will measure and mix the ingredients to make the loaves. Mrs. Kathy will bake the loaves and bring them to a local shelter. Community service certificates will be given to all participants.

All of the above programs are open to grades 5 and up. Community service will be awarded to all participants. Please register in advance online or at the Adult Reference Desk.

Welcome Back Students!

We are here to help with any school projects or research papers. Visit us at our home page www.northbellmorelibrary.org for access to many databases with valuable information and support for your schoolwork, available in the library and from home. Students who have not yet read the required summer reading book, can still come in to find the books in the YA section. If the book is not on the shelf, a Librarian can request that a copy be brought into the library.

SAT Prep Class

This is a six-week math and verbal course to help high school sophomores and juniors prepare for the new Scholastic Aptitude Test. Classes will be held: Thursdays, September 15^th, 29^th October 6^th, 13^th & 20^th and November 5^th from 6:45-8:45pm. An $80 check, payable to Melissa Bielawski, is required at registration. Students must purchase McGraw-Hill’s SAT I Book, 2017 Edition for class. Please sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. Space is limited!

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, September 13^th & 27^th and October 4^th  and 18^th. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.

LIT Movie Night

Libraries Ignite Teens invites current 6^th-12^th graders to kick off the weekend in a fun way with an after-hours space just for teens. Hosted monthly on a rotating basis by the N. Bellmore, Bellmore, Merrick, and N. Merrick Libraries, LIT will feature different activities, events, as well as spaces to hang out, munch on snacks, and get together with friends. This month we invite you to the Bellmore Playhouse on Friday, September 30^th at 4pm for a viewing of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Enjoy free popcorn and soda. Registration is required! 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Birthday Mail

Monday, September 19^th 3:30-4:30pm

Over a million children experience homelessness every year. Many kids’ birthdays fall while they are in a shelter, making it hard to celebrate. In collaboration with DoSomething.org we will make and mail birthday cards to help ensure everyone gets to celebrate on their special day! All materials provided and community service certificates will be awarded.

Cookies for Charity

Tuesday, September 20^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 them and bring them to a local shelter. Community service certificates will be awarded.

Tween & Teen Summer Programs

Teen Summer Reading Club 2016

SRC Kick-Off Party on Tuesday, July 5^th 4:30pm

Join us to kick-off the summer right at our SRC pizza party on July 5^th at 4:30pm!  Sign up for the teen summer reading club while eating pizza, playing bingo and other fun games, making crafts, and entering raffles to win more prizes!  All students entering 6^th through 12^th grade in September can join NBL’s summer reading club from July 5^th to August 12^th.As a member you will read books, write reviews of the books you have read, and submit them for a chance to win the weekly gift card raffle. Everyone that signs up gets a prize!

Sports Cookie Decorating

Thursday, July 7^th 7-8pm

Join Mrs. Kathy to make delicious sporty cookies!

LIT - Escape the Room @ MERRICK LIBRARY

Friday, July 8^th 7-9pm

Team up with friends and use your wits to find the clues, solve the puzzles & riddles and get the key to your freedom!! Race against the clock because time is your enemy. Prizes awarded for a winning team! Snacks will be served This program is part of LIT, an after-hours space just for teens hosted on a rotating basis by the Bellmore, North Bellmore, Merrick & North Merrick libraries on the first Friday of each month. Please register in advance online at www.merricklibrary.org.

Teen Yoga

Mondays, July 11^th, 18^th, 25^th and August 1^st 3:30pm

Improve your flexibility and reduce stress with yoga instructor Vicky Seff. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring your yoga mat to class.

Chicken Quesadillas

Tuesday, July 12^th 7-8pm

Join Mrs. Kathy to make chicken or vegetable quesadillas and scrumptious guacamole from scratch!

Chess Club

Children (3^rd-6^th Grade) 7:00-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7^th-Adult) 8:00-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet this summer on Wednesdays, July 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 10 & 17. New players of all skill levels welcome!

Pop-Art Collage

Thursday, July 14^th 7-9pm

Meet “Sir Real” and experiment with collage art. Make your own masterpiece!  This is a combined J/YA family art event. Grades 3 and up. 

Woven Ball Necklace Workshop

Tuesday, July 19^th 7-8:15pm

Join Miss Gina to make a unique and beautiful necklace. All materials provided.

Rough Turf Dirt CakE

Monday, July 25^th 7-8pm

Join Mrs. Kathy to make an irresistible tasting Oreo dirt cake. Yum!

Teen movie: Allegiant

Tuesday, July 26^th 7-9pm

Join us for a viewing of the first of two films based on the third book of the Divergent trilogy. No registration required.

Comic Book drawing workshop

Thursdays, July 28^th, August 4^th & 18^th 7-9pm

Join professional artist, Kelly Gordon, in this three part series. Learn how to draw your very own comic book character from a pro!

Board Game Cupcakes

Thursday, August 11^th 7-8pm

Join Mrs. Kathy and have fun decorating cupcakes using assorted goodies and treats!

SUMMER READING CLUB FINALE PARTY

Tuesday, August 16^th 4:30pm

Join us to celebrate the finale of the Summer Reading Club! If you submitted at least one book review this summer you will get an exclusive invitation to the SRC Finale Party! End your summer with a bang!

Sign-up for the SAT Prep Class begins September 1^st at the Reference Desk. This is a six-week math and verbal course to help students prepare for the new SAT. Classes will be held Thursdays, September 15, 29, October 6, 13, 20 and November 3 from 6:45-8:45 p.m. An $80 check, payable to Melissa Bielawski is due at registration.

Don’t forget....We have multiple copies of the books on your summer reading list. Pick one up before they’re all gone!

Young Adult Programs are open to all North Bellmore Library patrons entering grades 6 – 12, unless otherwise stated. You must register in advance for all programs online or at the Adult Reference Desk If you need any special accommodations to attend, please contact Mrs. Tymecki at jtymecki@northbellmorelibrary.org or at 785-6260 ext. 312.

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JUNE PROGRAMS

Libraries Ignite Teens

We invite current 6^th-12^th graders

to kick-off the weekend right, with an after-hours space just for teens. This month we’re heading to North Merrick Library for a LIT-Fest! Hang out with Aimee Friedman, author of Two Summers and our host, YA author extraordinaire, jen Calonita, on Friday, June 3^rd for games, crafts, activities, and snacks. Register at www.nmerricklibrary.org.

Babysitting Workshop

Monday, June 20^th 6:30-8:30pm

Do you plan on babysitting this summer? Join registered nurses Joanne Tanck and Georgette Basso for 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 to all participants.

Tie-Dye Apron for Dad

Thursday, June 9^th 7-8pm

Can’t think of anything good to get for dear old dad for Father’s Day? Join Mrs. Kathy to create a unique tie-dye apron using Sharpie markers. All materials provided. Grades 5+

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, June 7^th & 21^st. New players always welcome! All skill levels welcome Sign up any night the club meets.

Book Swap

Tuesday, June 28^th 6:30-7:30pm

Don’t know what to do with your old books? Looking for something new to read? Bring up to 5 of your gently used books to swap with other teens! Each book you bring earns a ticket for one swap. Snacks will be served!

Teen Summer Reading Club 2016

SRP Kick-Off Party on Tuesday, July 5^th 4:30pm

Join us to kick-off the summer right at our SRC pizza party on July 5^th at 4:30pm!  Sign up for the teen summer reading club while eating pizza, playing Bingo and other fun games, making crafts, and entering raffles to win more prizes!  All students entering 6^th through 12^th grade in September can join NBL’s summer reading club from July 5^th to August 12^th. As a member you will read books, write reviews of the books you have read, and submit them for a chance to win the weekly raffle. When you sign up for the summer reading club you will get a chance to guess how many candies are in the jar at the library. The closest guess wins the whole jar!