WINTER WHITE COTILLION (RESCHEDULED)
Wednesday, November 14th 4:30-6:30pm at the Merrick Library
Join us to celebrate the release of the 2nd book in Jen Calonita’s Belle’s series! Step into Izzie and Mira's heels and experience what it would be like to train for cotillion first-hand. We are teaming up with the Merrick, N. Merrick and Bellmore Libraries to host this incredibly fun Winter White event that is much more than just a regular book signing! Those who sign up can learn the waltz with a dance instructor and proper table manners with an etiquette expert. Show your love for Team Izzie or Team Mira by dressing as your favorite character from Belles. Books will be available for purchase. Please sign up in advance online or at the Adult Reference desk.
BOOK BUDDIES
Tuesdays, November 13th, 20th, 27th, and December 4th, 4-4:45pm
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. Please sign up in advance online or at the Adult Reference desk.
HOW TO BEAT THE HIGN COST OF COLLEGE
Monday, November 19th 7-8:30pm
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 Barry Fox, Long Island’s leading financial aid expert 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. No registration required.
TURKEY COOKIES
Wednesday, November 21st 7-8pm
Join us to get in the holiday spirit and make some delicious treats! After a quick demonstration participants will make 3 adorable turkey cookies to take home! Grades 5+
MONTHLY CLUBS
Lego Club
Tuesday, November 6th, 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.
Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7:-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, November 13th & 27thand December 11th. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.
COMING IN DECEMBER…
CHESS TOURNAMENT
Sunday, December 16th 1-5pm
JUNIOR DIVISION: Grades 3-6
SENIOR DIVISION: Grade 7 -ADULT
Join Chess Master Joel Salman as he conducts this lively tournament for chess enthusiasts. Five rounds of timed matches are planned for the Junior Division (grades 3-6) and four for the Senior Division (grade 7-adult). Trophies will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners in each division, and prizes will be given to those players who complete the tournament. Sign-up in advance!
Y.A. Programs are open to all N. Bellmore Library patrons in grades 6 – 12, unless otherwise stated. Please sign up for all programs in advance online or at the Reference Desk. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tymecki at jtymecki@northbellmorelibrary.org or call 516-785-6260 ext. 312.
November 13, 2012
September 6, 2012
SEPTEMBER
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 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.
TEEN MOVIE
Thursday, September 6th, 6-8:45pm
It’s finally here! Join us for a viewing of Hunger Games. May the odds be ever in your favor!
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 13th, 20th and 27th and October 4th, 11th and 18th 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 I Book, 2012 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!
DYNAMIC DUCT TAPE
Friday, September 14th , 4-5pm
Get ready for school by creating unique school accessories using duct tape and your imagination!
BEACH BAG BOOK CLUB…FALL SESSION
This program has been postponed! Please check back for the new date!
Thursday, September 20th, 4:15pm
Join local author, Jen Calonita, at our fall edition of the BBB Club with authors Melissa Kantor and Jen E. Smith. They will talk about their latest books and how they became authors. We guarantee lots of fun; give away prizes, snacks, raffles, and book sale.
LEGO CLUB
Tuesday, September 11th, 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.
CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7:-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, September 18th and October 2nd, 16th and 30th. 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 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.
TEEN MOVIE
Thursday, September 6th, 6-8:45pm
It’s finally here! Join us for a viewing of Hunger Games. May the odds be ever in your favor!
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 13th, 20th and 27th and October 4th, 11th and 18th 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 I Book, 2012 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!
DYNAMIC DUCT TAPE
Friday, September 14th , 4-5pm
Get ready for school by creating unique school accessories using duct tape and your imagination!
BEACH BAG BOOK CLUB…FALL SESSION
This program has been postponed! Please check back for the new date!
Thursday, September 20th, 4:15pm
Join local author, Jen Calonita, at our fall edition of the BBB Club with authors Melissa Kantor and Jen E. Smith. They will talk about their latest books and how they became authors. We guarantee lots of fun; give away prizes, snacks, raffles, and book sale.
LEGO CLUB
Tuesday, September 11th, 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.
CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7:-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, September 18th and October 2nd, 16th and 30th. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets.
July 2, 2012
July & August Programs
CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grades) 7:00-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:00-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet this summer on Wednesdays, July 11th, 18th, 25th & August 1st, 8th and 15th. New players welcome! Register on any night the club meets.
BEACH BAG BOOK CLUB
Wednesdays, July 25th & August 22nd 4:15pm - 5:30pm
This summer our favorite teen author, Jen Calonita, invites you and your friends to join our super fun Beach Bag Book Club. At each event, we will discuss the books with not only Ms. Calonita, but with the author of the book itself. Our July books are She’s So Not Worth It by Kieran Scott and The Darlings In Love by Melissa Kantor and in August we’ll read Belles by Jen Calonita and The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jen E. Smith. Everyone that signs up for the BBB Club gets a beach bag to tote all of your favorite books around in this summer. Our club will meet at the Merrick Library at 2279 Merrick Avenue in Merrick.
VIDEO GAME DESIGN
Fridays, July 13th & July 20th 2-4pm
In this two session hands-on class, you will get an introduction to the basics of video game creation. Learn how to design a video game and write a program. You will construct rooms and doorways, add a player, objects, textures, colors, lighting and more. We will compile the finished program and learn how to make changes and correct errors. Grade 5 +
FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Monday, July 16th 4-5pm
Learn how to make a colorful friendship bracelet and keep an organized string box. A demonstration will be done and then you will make your own. $5.00 material fee
SPORTSCASTING 101
Tuesday, July 17th 6:30-8:30pm
Learn how to become a sportscaster in this hands-on class with Vinny Micucci, a pro who has a nearly 15 years experience covering sports events on radio and TV.
PIZZA PINWHEELS
Monday, July 23rd 6-7pm
Join Mrs. Kathy to make delicious pizza pinwheels! We will make the dough from scratch, add the cheese, sauce, and pepperoni then roll it up and bake at home. Yum!
TIE-DYE PILLOWCASES
Tuesday, July 24th 7-9pm
Turn a pillowcase into a colorful work of art and have fun doing it! We'll supply the pillowcase; you supply the inspiration.
CREATIVE WRITING WITH MATT BLACKSTONE
Wednesday, July 25th 3:30-4:30pm
Learn to write like a pro! Join local author, Matt Blackstone to perfect your writing skills.
BABYSITTING WORKSHOP
Thursday, July 26th 6:45-8:45pm
Attend our popular workshop 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.
CUPCAKE DECORATING
Friday, July 27th 2:30-3:30pm
Create beach themed cupcakes for a delicious summer snack! We will decorate cupcakes using frosting, cookies, and candies.
OREO DIRT CAKE
Friday, August 3rd 2:30-3:30pm
In this hands-on class you will make a scrumptious dirt cake. This is a delicious treat!
DREAM JOURNALS
Tuesday, August 7th 4-5pm
If you're going to Own the Night this summer, then you'll need a dream journal to write down your dreams. All materials supplied.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?
Thursday, August 9th 7-8pm
Whether you’ve never danced a day in your life, or dance everyday of it., come and join Miss Marisa for fun and exercise at a level that allows everybody to learn something new! No special equipment or shoes required.
TACO NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY
Tuesday, August 14th 6-7pm
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, and lots of toppings!
DECORATIVE LOCKER MIRROR
Friday, August 17th 2:30-3:30pm
Customize your very own framed mirror for your locker. You can paint, decorate, and
personalize it as a gift or room accessory. $5 material fee
Children (3rd-6th Grades) 7:00-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:00-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet this summer on Wednesdays, July 11th, 18th, 25th & August 1st, 8th and 15th. New players welcome! Register on any night the club meets.
BEACH BAG BOOK CLUB
Wednesdays, July 25th & August 22nd 4:15pm - 5:30pm
This summer our favorite teen author, Jen Calonita, invites you and your friends to join our super fun Beach Bag Book Club. At each event, we will discuss the books with not only Ms. Calonita, but with the author of the book itself. Our July books are She’s So Not Worth It by Kieran Scott and The Darlings In Love by Melissa Kantor and in August we’ll read Belles by Jen Calonita and The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jen E. Smith. Everyone that signs up for the BBB Club gets a beach bag to tote all of your favorite books around in this summer. Our club will meet at the Merrick Library at 2279 Merrick Avenue in Merrick.
VIDEO GAME DESIGN
Fridays, July 13th & July 20th 2-4pm
In this two session hands-on class, you will get an introduction to the basics of video game creation. Learn how to design a video game and write a program. You will construct rooms and doorways, add a player, objects, textures, colors, lighting and more. We will compile the finished program and learn how to make changes and correct errors. Grade 5 +
FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Monday, July 16th 4-5pm
Learn how to make a colorful friendship bracelet and keep an organized string box. A demonstration will be done and then you will make your own. $5.00 material fee
SPORTSCASTING 101
Tuesday, July 17th 6:30-8:30pm
Learn how to become a sportscaster in this hands-on class with Vinny Micucci, a pro who has a nearly 15 years experience covering sports events on radio and TV.
PIZZA PINWHEELS
Monday, July 23rd 6-7pm
Join Mrs. Kathy to make delicious pizza pinwheels! We will make the dough from scratch, add the cheese, sauce, and pepperoni then roll it up and bake at home. Yum!
TIE-DYE PILLOWCASES
Tuesday, July 24th 7-9pm
Turn a pillowcase into a colorful work of art and have fun doing it! We'll supply the pillowcase; you supply the inspiration.
CREATIVE WRITING WITH MATT BLACKSTONE
Wednesday, July 25th 3:30-4:30pm
Learn to write like a pro! Join local author, Matt Blackstone to perfect your writing skills.
BABYSITTING WORKSHOP
Thursday, July 26th 6:45-8:45pm
Attend our popular workshop 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.
CUPCAKE DECORATING
Friday, July 27th 2:30-3:30pm
Create beach themed cupcakes for a delicious summer snack! We will decorate cupcakes using frosting, cookies, and candies.
OREO DIRT CAKE
Friday, August 3rd 2:30-3:30pm
In this hands-on class you will make a scrumptious dirt cake. This is a delicious treat!
DREAM JOURNALS
Tuesday, August 7th 4-5pm
If you're going to Own the Night this summer, then you'll need a dream journal to write down your dreams. All materials supplied.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?
Thursday, August 9th 7-8pm
Whether you’ve never danced a day in your life, or dance everyday of it., come and join Miss Marisa for fun and exercise at a level that allows everybody to learn something new! No special equipment or shoes required.
TACO NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY
Tuesday, August 14th 6-7pm
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, and lots of toppings!
DECORATIVE LOCKER MIRROR
Friday, August 17th 2:30-3:30pm
Customize your very own framed mirror for your locker. You can paint, decorate, and
personalize it as a gift or room accessory. $5 material fee
Teen Summer Reading Program
“OWN THE NIGHT” - July 10th – August 21st
Join us to kick-off the summer right at our annual summer pizza party on July 10th at 5:30pm! Sign up for the teen summer reading club while eating pizza, playing fun games, making crafts, and entering raffles to win more prizes! All students entering 6th through 12th grade in September can join NBL’s summer reading club starting July 10th. 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!
Join us to kick-off the summer right at our annual summer pizza party on July 10th at 5:30pm! Sign up for the teen summer reading club while eating pizza, playing fun games, making crafts, and entering raffles to win more prizes! All students entering 6th through 12th grade in September can join NBL’s summer reading club starting July 10th. 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!
May 29, 2012
JUNE PROGRAMS
LEGO CLUB
Tuesday, June 5th, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We provide the Legos - you create the masterpiece. Open to students in grades 4-9. No registration required.
CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7:-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm
Learn to play chess, test your skills against others and get tips on improving your game from chess pro Joel Salman. All skill levels welcome. New players welcome! Sign up any night the club meets. Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, June 12th & 26th.
PEDICURE PARTY
Tuesday, June 19th 7-8:30pm
It’s summertime, and that means one thing...flip-flops and sandals! Get ready to show off your toes! Learn how to pedicure and decorate your toenails. Everyone will receive their very own pedicure kit. A $7.00 materials fee will be collected at registration.
TEEN MOVIE: BIG MIRACLE
Tuesday, June 26th 4:30pm
Join us for a viewing of Big Miracle. In small town Alaska, a news reporter recruits his ex-girlfriend, on a campaign to save a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. Based on a true story!
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