Cupcake Decorating
Monday, December 19th, 7-8pm
Join us to decorate holiday cupcakes using frosting, cookies, and candies. All food coloring for frosting is Organic with no artificial colors or flavors. Use your creativity to decorate a delicious treat for yourself or a friend!
No School and Don’t Know What to Do? Check out all of our fun activities we have planned at the Library! Programs are open to North Bellmore patrons in grades 6—12. Make sure to sign up online to hold your place because space is limited!
Teen Movie: Monte Carlo
Tuesday, December 27th 6pm
Join us for a viewing of Monte Carlo. Three young women vacationing in Paris find themselves whisked away to Monte Carlo after one of the girls is mistaken for a British heiress.
Teen Taco Night
Wednesday, December 28th 5:30-7pm
Miss 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, chicken, beans and lots of toppings!
Tie-Dyeing Teens
Thursday, December 29th 7-8pm
Turn a plain t-shirt into a colorful work of art and have fun doing it! Try your hand at the art of tie-dye. Please bring a white t-shirt to tie-dye.
Waffles & Ice Cream
Friday, December 30th 2-3pm
End your vacation with a delicious treat! We will measure, mix and make waffles from scratch and then bake them on a waffle maker. We will also prepare a sundae on top of the waffle, which will include ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate syrup and bananas. Yum!
December 19, 2011
November 1, 2011
NOVEMBER PROGRAMS
Blankets of Gratitude
Thursday, November 10th, 7-8pm
This winter, thousands of veterans will spend time in a VA hospital or facility, away from the warmth of home, family and friends. We want them to know that they are remembered, that we are thinking of them, and that we are grateful for their past service. Join us to tie together warm fleecy material to make blankets of gratitude. All participants will receive an hour of community service.
Book Buddies
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, community service credit and a chance to make a difference in a child’s life. Book Buddies will meet on: Mondays, November 7th, 21st, 28th & December 5th, 12th, 19th from 3:30 – 4:15pm
How to Beat the High Cost of College
Monday, November 21st 7-8:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Barry Fox, B.A., M.A.
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. We explain how the federal government calculates your “expected family contribution” and how the value of your family home and other property is counted. We show how separation, divorce and remarriage affect your aid, who qualifies as an independent student, and how to conduct the best FREE Internet scholarship searches. 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.
Rings & Bling
Tuesday, November 22nd 4:30-6:30pm
Join Linda Reilly and make some rings! We’ll be using fabric, thread, beads, buttons and elastic. Come have some fun and make a ring for a friend and one for yourself!
Pretzel Making
Thursday, December 1st 7-8pm
Have fun learning how to make homemade hot pretzels from scratch. You will measure, mix, knead and shape your own pretzel.
Teen Movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Saturday, December 3rd 2pm
In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here. 130 minutes. PG-13 In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here.
MONTHLY CLUBS
Lego Club
Tuesday, November 15th, 3:3O-4:3Opm
Tuesday, December 6th, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We provide the Legos - you create the masterpiece. Don’t forget to bring a digital camera to make stop motion movies! Open to grades 4-9.
Manga Club
Friday, November 18th 3:30-5pm
Join us after school to read and discuss manga. We will chat about storylines, characters and artwork.
Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7:-7:55pmYA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, November 1st, 15th & 29th. New players welcome!
Registration is not required for any of the clubs
at the Library.
Thursday, November 10th, 7-8pm
This winter, thousands of veterans will spend time in a VA hospital or facility, away from the warmth of home, family and friends. We want them to know that they are remembered, that we are thinking of them, and that we are grateful for their past service. Join us to tie together warm fleecy material to make blankets of gratitude. All participants will receive an hour of community service.
Book Buddies
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, community service credit and a chance to make a difference in a child’s life. Book Buddies will meet on: Mondays, November 7th, 21st, 28th & December 5th, 12th, 19th from 3:30 – 4:15pm
How to Beat the High Cost of College
Monday, November 21st 7-8:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Barry Fox, B.A., M.A.
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. We explain how the federal government calculates your “expected family contribution” and how the value of your family home and other property is counted. We show how separation, divorce and remarriage affect your aid, who qualifies as an independent student, and how to conduct the best FREE Internet scholarship searches. 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.
Rings & Bling
Tuesday, November 22nd 4:30-6:30pm
Join Linda Reilly and make some rings! We’ll be using fabric, thread, beads, buttons and elastic. Come have some fun and make a ring for a friend and one for yourself!
Pretzel Making
Thursday, December 1st 7-8pm
Have fun learning how to make homemade hot pretzels from scratch. You will measure, mix, knead and shape your own pretzel.
Teen Movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Saturday, December 3rd 2pm
In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here. 130 minutes. PG-13 In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here.
MONTHLY CLUBS
Lego Club
Tuesday, November 15th, 3:3O-4:3Opm
Tuesday, December 6th, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We provide the Legos - you create the masterpiece. Don’t forget to bring a digital camera to make stop motion movies! Open to grades 4-9.
Manga Club
Friday, November 18th 3:30-5pm
Join us after school to read and discuss manga. We will chat about storylines, characters and artwork.
Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7:-7:55pmYA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, November 1st, 15th & 29th. New players welcome!
Registration is not required for any of the clubs
at the Library.
October 6, 2011
CELEBRATE TEEN READ WEEK
PICTURE IT @ YOUR LIBRARY!
October 16th - 22nd
Stop by the Library during TRW and check out our newest graphic novels on display! We will also have a TRW Raffle! Fill out an entry form to vote for a book on the Teens Top Ten of 2011 list, and automatically be entered to win a prize! Pick up your entry at the Reference Desk.
October 16th - 22nd
Stop by the Library during TRW and check out our newest graphic novels on display! We will also have a TRW Raffle! Fill out an entry form to vote for a book on the Teens Top Ten of 2011 list, and automatically be entered to win a prize! Pick up your entry at the Reference Desk.
Check out the list of possible winners for the Teens Top Ten List of 2011 at the link below:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/teenreading/teenstopten/2011tttnoms.pdf
August 17, 2011
SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS
WELCOME BACK STUDENTS
We are here to help with any school projects or research papers. Visit us at our home page http://www.northbellmorelibrary.org/ for access to many kinds of databases with valuable information and support for your schoolwork, available in the library and from your home computer. Students who have not yet read the required summer reading book can still come in to find the books in the Young Adult section. If the book is not on the shelves, a Librarian can request that a copy be brought into the library.
FUN FONDUE
Wednesday, September 14th, 7-8PM
Does it get any better than cool strawberries dipped into a pool of rich, creamy chocolate? Join us for fun fondue where we will have fruit dipped in your choice of milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate. Please sign up in advance - space is limited!
TEEN MOVIE
Friday, September 16th, 3:30PM
Join us for a showing of the hilarious movie, Prom. A group of teenagers find their lives intersecting and their futures taking shape as they prepare for the most pivotal event of their high school careers.
Wii TUESDAYS
Tuesday, September 27th, 7PM
Join us for the start of our monthly game nights. Teens are invited to play/watch others play Karaoke Revolution, Wii Rock Band, Just Dance, and other Wii games. Refreshments will be served.
S.A.T. PREP CLASS
This is a six-week math and verbal course to help high school sophomores and juniors prepare for the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Classes will be held Thursdays: September 15th and 22nd, October 6th, 13th, and 20th and November 3rd from 6:45-8:45 P.M. An $80 check, payable to Melissa Bielawski, is required at registration. Students must purchase McGraw Hill's SAT, 2012 edition, by Black & Anestis (ISBN 978-0071764094). Please be sure to bring the book and a calculator to each class. Space is limited!
LEGO CLUB
Tuesday, September 13th, 3:30-4:30PM
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We provide the Legos - you create the masterpiece. Open to grades 4-9. No registration required.
MANGA CLUB
Friday, September 9th, 3:30-5PM
Join us after school to read and discuss manga. We will chat about storylines, characters and artwork. No registration required.
CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55 PM
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8-8:55 PM
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, September 20th and October 4th and 18th. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.
We are here to help with any school projects or research papers. Visit us at our home page http://www.northbellmorelibrary.org/ for access to many kinds of databases with valuable information and support for your schoolwork, available in the library and from your home computer. Students who have not yet read the required summer reading book can still come in to find the books in the Young Adult section. If the book is not on the shelves, a Librarian can request that a copy be brought into the library.
FUN FONDUE
Wednesday, September 14th, 7-8PM
Does it get any better than cool strawberries dipped into a pool of rich, creamy chocolate? Join us for fun fondue where we will have fruit dipped in your choice of milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate. Please sign up in advance - space is limited!
TEEN MOVIE
Friday, September 16th, 3:30PM
Join us for a showing of the hilarious movie, Prom. A group of teenagers find their lives intersecting and their futures taking shape as they prepare for the most pivotal event of their high school careers.
Wii TUESDAYS
Tuesday, September 27th, 7PM
Join us for the start of our monthly game nights. Teens are invited to play/watch others play Karaoke Revolution, Wii Rock Band, Just Dance, and other Wii games. Refreshments will be served.
S.A.T. PREP CLASS
This is a six-week math and verbal course to help high school sophomores and juniors prepare for the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Classes will be held Thursdays: September 15th and 22nd, October 6th, 13th, and 20th and November 3rd from 6:45-8:45 P.M. An $80 check, payable to Melissa Bielawski, is required at registration. Students must purchase McGraw Hill's SAT, 2012 edition, by Black & Anestis (ISBN 978-0071764094). Please be sure to bring the book and a calculator to each class. Space is limited!
LEGO CLUB
Tuesday, September 13th, 3:30-4:30PM
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We provide the Legos - you create the masterpiece. Open to grades 4-9. No registration required.
MANGA CLUB
Friday, September 9th, 3:30-5PM
Join us after school to read and discuss manga. We will chat about storylines, characters and artwork. No registration required.
CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55 PM
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8-8:55 PM
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, September 20th and October 4th and 18th. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.
June 27, 2011
AUGUST PROGRAMS
TEEN YOGA
August 1st, 8th, and 15th, 5-6PM
Yoga is an exercise that explores and integrates the mind, body, and breath. You will leran how to move gracefully, breathe smoothly, sustain your focus, develop strength, flexibility, balance, mental clarity and emotional stability.
CHESS CLUB
August 3rd & 10th
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55PM
YA & Adults 8-8:55PM
Our chess club will meet on August 3rd & 10th. New players welcome! Register on any nights the club meets.
BEACH BAG BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, August 23rd 4:15PM-5:30PM
This summer our favorite teeen author, Jen Calonita (Secrets of My Hollywood Life series), invites you and your friends to join our super fun Beach Bag Book Club. At each event, we will get to discuss the books with not only Ms. Calonita, but with the author of the book itself. Our August book will be All the Things You Are by Courtney Sheinmel. Everyone that signs up for the BBB Club gets a beach bag to tote all of your favorite books around in the summer. Please sign up in advance. Our club will meet at the Merrick Library Wing on merrick Avenue in Merrick.
TEEN ACTORS WORKSHOP
Thursdays, July 28th, August 4th, 11th, 18th, 7-8:30PM
Join us for a fun workshop where theatre games and various techniques of your performance will be used to teach you how to express yourself. Using your own experiences, the group will learn to cultivate a scene together. There will be a performance on the last day of class.
BIRDHOUSE CRAFT
Friday, August 12th 4:30-5:30PM
Join Miss Kathy to paint, color, and stencil a wooden birdhouse. Bird food supplied. $6 materials fee.
SUMMER READING CLUB FINALE PARTY
Wednesday, August 17th, 4PM
Join us to celebrate the finale of the Summer Reading Club. If you submitted at least 1 book review this summer you will get an exclusive invitation to the SRC Finale Party! We will have games, rock band, pizza and ice cream! Raffles and prizes! End your summer with a bang!
August 1st, 8th, and 15th, 5-6PM
Yoga is an exercise that explores and integrates the mind, body, and breath. You will leran how to move gracefully, breathe smoothly, sustain your focus, develop strength, flexibility, balance, mental clarity and emotional stability.
CHESS CLUB
August 3rd & 10th
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55PM
YA & Adults 8-8:55PM
Our chess club will meet on August 3rd & 10th. New players welcome! Register on any nights the club meets.
BEACH BAG BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, August 23rd 4:15PM-5:30PM
This summer our favorite teeen author, Jen Calonita (Secrets of My Hollywood Life series), invites you and your friends to join our super fun Beach Bag Book Club. At each event, we will get to discuss the books with not only Ms. Calonita, but with the author of the book itself. Our August book will be All the Things You Are by Courtney Sheinmel. Everyone that signs up for the BBB Club gets a beach bag to tote all of your favorite books around in the summer. Please sign up in advance. Our club will meet at the Merrick Library Wing on merrick Avenue in Merrick.
TEEN ACTORS WORKSHOP
Thursdays, July 28th, August 4th, 11th, 18th, 7-8:30PM
Join us for a fun workshop where theatre games and various techniques of your performance will be used to teach you how to express yourself. Using your own experiences, the group will learn to cultivate a scene together. There will be a performance on the last day of class.
BIRDHOUSE CRAFT
Friday, August 12th 4:30-5:30PM
Join Miss Kathy to paint, color, and stencil a wooden birdhouse. Bird food supplied. $6 materials fee.
SUMMER READING CLUB FINALE PARTY
Wednesday, August 17th, 4PM
Join us to celebrate the finale of the Summer Reading Club. If you submitted at least 1 book review this summer you will get an exclusive invitation to the SRC Finale Party! We will have games, rock band, pizza and ice cream! Raffles and prizes! End your summer with a bang!
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