Tween Book Club
Tuesdays, June 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th 4-5pm
Join Ms. Bonnie for a book club just for tweens. The club will read the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series by Kathryn Lasky. There will be lively discussion, crafts and activities. Don't miss out - space is limited! Sign-up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. Grades 4-6
After School Wii
Thursday, June 17th 3:30-4:30pm
Looking for something fun to do after school? See if you have what it takes to play the very best of Wii! Grades 5-9
Teen Art Reception
Tuesday, June 15th 7pm
Please join us to recognize the talents of our local teen artists with an exhibit of their art above the shelves. Refreshments will be served.
Lego Club
Friday, June 25th 3:30-4:30pm
Spend the afternoon exercising your mad Lego building skills! The Library has a ton of Legos, or you can bring your own. We are going to work on stop motion movies. Please bring a digital camera if you have one. Grades 4-9
Teen Movie: New Moon
Monday, June 28th 2pm
Get ready for the release of Eclipse with a viewing of New Moon on the Library's big screen.
June 9, 2010
May 3, 2010
May & June Programs
Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grades) 7:00-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:00-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on the following Tuesdays: May 11th and 25th and June 8th and 22nd. New players welcome! Register on any night the club meets.
After-School Wii
May 7th, June 3rd, June 17th 3:30 – 4:30pm
Looking for something fun to do after school? See if you have what it takes playing the very best of Wii!
Lego Club
Tuesday, May 11th 3:30-4:30pm
Spend an afternoon exercising your mad Lego-building skills at the We'll have library Legos for you to work with, maybe start planning your own movie, or just build crazy creations. There will be separate tables provided if you’d like to bring your Legos, too. Open to grades 4 – 9. Please sign-up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk!
Cyberbullying Workshop for Tweens & Parents
Thursday, May 13th 7-8:30pm
With the recent rash of “bullycides” by young people, it is imperative that parents understand the technology at their children’s fingertips, as well as the safeguards that need to be implemented to help them navigate safely through adolescence. The Safety Education Department of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island is coming to do an information presentation for parents and tweens. Topics include relational aggression, bullying, cyber-bullying and reducing risk. They will teach us how to identify and respond to the issues that can arise from these behaviors. This program is free and open to all!
Beach Bag Book Club
Tuesday, June 1st 4:30pm
We have teamed up again with the Merrick, North Merrick and Bellmore Library to bring back the Beach Bag Book Club. We will meet three times this summer at the Merrick Library Wing on Merrick Avenue in Merrick. At each event, hosted by young adult author Jen Calonita (Secrets of My Hollywood Life series), teens will get to discuss a book pre-selected for them with not only Ms. Calonita, but with the author of the book itself. Our first book will be Reality Check by Jen Calonita. Sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. Everyone that signs up gets a beach bag to tote all of your favorite books around in this summer.
Tween Book Club
Tuesdays, June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Join Ms. Bonnie for a book club just for tweens. The club will read the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series by Kathryn Lasky. There will be lively discussion, crafts and activities. Don’t miss out—space is limited! Sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. Grades 4-6
Children (3rd-6th Grades) 7:00-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:00-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on the following Tuesdays: May 11th and 25th and June 8th and 22nd. New players welcome! Register on any night the club meets.
After-School Wii
May 7th, June 3rd, June 17th 3:30 – 4:30pm
Looking for something fun to do after school? See if you have what it takes playing the very best of Wii!
Lego Club
Tuesday, May 11th 3:30-4:30pm
Spend an afternoon exercising your mad Lego-building skills at the We'll have library Legos for you to work with, maybe start planning your own movie, or just build crazy creations. There will be separate tables provided if you’d like to bring your Legos, too. Open to grades 4 – 9. Please sign-up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk!
Cyberbullying Workshop for Tweens & Parents
Thursday, May 13th 7-8:30pm
With the recent rash of “bullycides” by young people, it is imperative that parents understand the technology at their children’s fingertips, as well as the safeguards that need to be implemented to help them navigate safely through adolescence. The Safety Education Department of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island is coming to do an information presentation for parents and tweens. Topics include relational aggression, bullying, cyber-bullying and reducing risk. They will teach us how to identify and respond to the issues that can arise from these behaviors. This program is free and open to all!
Beach Bag Book Club
Tuesday, June 1st 4:30pm
We have teamed up again with the Merrick, North Merrick and Bellmore Library to bring back the Beach Bag Book Club. We will meet three times this summer at the Merrick Library Wing on Merrick Avenue in Merrick. At each event, hosted by young adult author Jen Calonita (Secrets of My Hollywood Life series), teens will get to discuss a book pre-selected for them with not only Ms. Calonita, but with the author of the book itself. Our first book will be Reality Check by Jen Calonita. Sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. Everyone that signs up gets a beach bag to tote all of your favorite books around in this summer.
Tween Book Club
Tuesdays, June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Join Ms. Bonnie for a book club just for tweens. The club will read the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series by Kathryn Lasky. There will be lively discussion, crafts and activities. Don’t miss out—space is limited! Sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk. Grades 4-6
April 26, 2010
College Planning Workshop
Tuesday, April 27th 7-8pm
Join us for this informational workshop from 123College.com to enhance your knowledge about college aid planning. Learn to maximize your student’s financial aid eligibility, increase your student’s college board exam and locate the best colleges and universities that meet your financial needs. Space is limited – Please sign-up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk!
Join us for this informational workshop from 123College.com to enhance your knowledge about college aid planning. Learn to maximize your student’s financial aid eligibility, increase your student’s college board exam and locate the best colleges and universities that meet your financial needs. Space is limited – Please sign-up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk!
Don't forget...T.A.G
Get involved @ your library!! The Teen Advisory Group will have it's first meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27th at 4:30pm. Come and talk about music, movies, games and books. Come and voice your opinion! Snacks will be served. Open to those in grades 6-12.
March 9, 2010
SAVE THE DATE
Teen Movie: New Moon
Want to watch New Moon on the big screen? Join us on March 31st at 4pm to watch the second chapter of Stephenie Meyer s best-selling Twilight series, the romance between mortal Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) grows more intense as ancient secrets threaten to destroy them. We will have snacks, prizes and a sneak peek at the next movie in the Twilight Saga “Eclipse”. Rated PG-13, 130 minutes.
Please sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
Want to watch New Moon on the big screen? Join us on March 31st at 4pm to watch the second chapter of Stephenie Meyer s best-selling Twilight series, the romance between mortal Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) grows more intense as ancient secrets threaten to destroy them. We will have snacks, prizes and a sneak peek at the next movie in the Twilight Saga “Eclipse”. Rated PG-13, 130 minutes.
Please sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
Glee @ the Library
Tuesday, April 6th 6:30-8:30pm
Attention all Glee fans!!! Ready for a new season? Join us to watch last season’s finale and get a sneak peek of Season 2 on our big screen. Come and chat with other fans and get details about Fox’s casting for the show. Please sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
Tuesday, April 6th 6:30-8:30pm
Attention all Glee fans!!! Ready for a new season? Join us to watch last season’s finale and get a sneak peek of Season 2 on our big screen. Come and chat with other fans and get details about Fox’s casting for the show. Please sign up in advance at the Adult Reference Desk.
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