FEBRUARY PROGRAMS

escape the upside down@ MERRICK LIBRARY

Friday, February 2^nd 6:30-8:30pm

Team up with friends and use your wits to save Eleven from the Upside Down and find your way out before the time runs out? Each team will have 20 minutes to solve a series of puzzles that leads them to the room's exit! A variety of board & video games will be available to play while you wait for your team's turn. 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. Open to grades 6^th-12^th. Please register in advance online at www.merricklibrary.org.

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? Want to learn how to play? Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, February 13^th & 27^th New players welcome. Sign up any night the club meets.

CHESS TOURNAMENT

Sunday, February 11^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. 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.

Cookie Dough Cones

Tuesday, February 13^th 7-8pm

Why wait on line in NYC to try edible cookie dough when you can learn how to make it from scratch? Join Ms. Kathy to make this delicious treat! Open to grades 5 +

Lip Sync and Dance Battle @ N. Merrick Library

Friday, February 16^th 7-8:30 pm 

In honor of author Jen Calonita’s new book, Turn It Up, the library will host a Lip Sync Battle! Teens will break into teams and compete to be the best lip sync & dance champions. Prizes will be awarded for most team spirit and best dance routine. Additionally, Jen will discuss her new book, and copies will be raffled off. Please register in advance online at www.nmerricklibrary.org.

Dog Toys & Adoption Boards

Tuesday, February 20^th 7pm

Join Ms. Theresa to create adoption boards to promote adoption for shelter animals. We will also make toys for dogs to keep them busy while they wait for a fur-ever home. Community service will be awarded. Open to grades 5 +

Memory wire Jewelry Class

Wednesday, February 21^st 7-8:30pm

Join Ms. Gina to create a beautiful and unique memory wire bracelet. All

materials provided. Open to grades 5 and up.

Baby Blankets for Charity

Wednesday, February 28^th

Join Ms. Kathy to make a homemade snuggly soft blanket for a baby in need. No sewing involved. Community service will be awarded. Open to grades 5 +

JANUARY PROGRAMS

LIT Event: mini-golf @ Bellmore Library

Friday, January 12^th  7pm

 LIT invites current 6^th-12^th graders to an after-hours space just for teens. Hosted monthly on a rotating basis by the N. Bellmore, Bellmore, Merrick, and N. Merrick Libraries. This month we invite you to escape the cold winter weather, and come putter around the Bellmore Library! Don’t miss this fun opportunity to tee off after hours in the library! Register in advance at www.bellmorelibrary.org.

Chess Club

Children (3^rd- 6^th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7^th- Adult) 8-8:55pm
Are you interested in the game of chess? Come to the library and play! All skill levels welcome. Chess boards will be provided. No registration required. Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, January 2^nd, 16^th & 30^th.

Chess Tournament 

Sunday, February 11^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.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Cookies for Charity

Tuesday, January 9^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.

Pillows for Charity

Wednesday, January 24^th, 7-8pm

Make a fuzzy, fleece pillow from scratch! No sewing involved! Pillows will be donated to Ronald McDonald house in New Hyde Park. Community service certificate will be given to all participants!

Bowties for Shelter Animals

Wednesday, January 31^st, 7pm

Join Ms. Theresa to create adorable bowties for shelter animals to improve their chances for adoption. We will also make a bowtie for you to bring home to your own furry family member.

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

DECEMBER PROGRAMS

Fleece Hats for Babies

Monday, December 4^th 7-8pm

Winter is coming! Join Mrs. Kathy to knot, cut and create a warm fleece hat for a child in need. The hats will be donated to Ronald McDonald House.

Adopt Me Portraits

Monday, December 11^th 7-8:30pm

We will paint or draw portraits of adoptable shelter animals, assisted by instructor Theresa Maritato. Each picture will be donated to a local animal shelter, which will help to promote each animal’s adoption.

Reason2Smile Bracelets

Wednesday, December 13^th 7-8:30pm

Using colorful recycled paper beads made by Kenyan women, Donna Rosenblum, Executive Director of Reason2Smile, will instruct you on how to make a beaded bracelet. Use of these recycled beads supports the Jambo Jipya school and Children's home in Mtwapa, Kenya while keeping our planet green. Donna will also share what life is like in Mtwapa and how Reason2Smile is making a difference in lives of children.

Adopt Me Bandanas

Friday, December 29^th 3:30-5pm

Teens will paint special messages onto bandanas using fabric paint, markers and stencils, assisted by instructor Theresa Maritato. Shelter pets can wear these to special events and they will help to promote each animals’ adoption.

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 at ww.northbellmorelibrary.org or at the Reference Desk.

Chess Club

Children (3^rd- 6^th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7^th- Adult) 8-8:55pm
Are you interested in the game of chess? Come to the library and play! All skill levels welcome. Chess boards will be provided. No registration required. Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, December 5^th & 19^th.

LIT Event: Extreme

Gingerbread challenge

Friday, December 1^st 6:30pm

 LIT invites current 6^th-12^th graders to an after-hours space just for teens. Hosted monthly on a rotating basis by the N. Bellmore, Bellmore, Merrick, and N. Merrick Libraries. This month we invite you to be creative and crazy and come build an EXTREME Gingerbread House! We provide the supplies, you provide the design! We will work in teams, and the winning team will receive a grand prize! To make sure we have enough goodies, please register in advance at www.northbellmorelibrary.org or at the Adult Reference Desk.

Coming in January

Mini Golf @ the Bellmore Library

Friday, January 12^th 6:30pm

Escape the cold winter weather, and come putter around the Bellmore Library! Don’t miss this fun opportunity to tee off after hours in the library! Register in advance at www.bellmorelibrary.org.

NOVEMBER PROGRAMS

Chess Club

Children (3^rd- 6^th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7^th- Adult) 8-8:55pm
Are you interested in the game of chess? Come to the library and play! All skill levels welcome. Chess boards will be provided. No registration required. Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, November 7^th & 21^st.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Dog Beds for Charity

Wednesday, November 8^th 7-8pm

Join us for a good doggie cause. Mrs. Kathy is going to help us create soft and cozy dog beds to donate to a local animal shelter.  

Craft Buddies

Mondays, November 13^th & 20^th 3:30-4:15pm

Calling all crafters! Volunteer to help a child create fun fall craft projects! 

Humane Society

Monday, November 13^th 7pm

Do you care about animals? Learn how they can benefit from the actions you take and the choices you make everyday. A representative from the HEART (Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers) will join us to discuss ways you can get involved in your own community.

Dog Treats for Charity

Tuesday, November 14^th 7-8pm

Unfortunately we can't bring home every dog that lives in the shelter, but we can brighten their day with tasty treats!  Join Mrs. Kathy to make dog biscuits to be donated to a local animal shelter. (Peanut butter products used)

Caturday Crafts

Tuesday, November 28^th 7-8:30pm

Let's not forget about those adorable shelter cats! We will create crafts which will promote their adoption. We will also make toys for cats to keep them busy while they wait for a fur-ever home.

LIT Movie Event: Wonder

LIT invites current 5^th-12^th graders to an after-hours space just for teens. Hosted monthly on a rotating basis by the N. Bellmore, Bellmore, Merrick, and N. Merrick Libraries. This month we invite you to the Bellmore Playhouse on Wednesday, November 29^th at 4pm for a viewing of Wonder, a film based on the NY Times bestseller by R.J. Palacio. Enjoy free popcorn and soda. This is a drop off event only. Space is limited. Registration begins November 1^st.

Coming in December: EXTREME GINGERBREAD CHALLENGE

Friday, December 1^st 6:30pm

We provide the supplies, you provide the design! Be creative and crazy and come build an EXTREME Gingerbread House! We will work in teams, and the winning team will receive a grand prize! We provide the supplies, you provide the design! Be creative and crazy and come build an EXTREME Gingerbread House! We will work in teams, and the winning team will receive a grand prize! To make sure we have enough goodies, please register in advance at www.northbellmorelibrary.org or at the Adult Reference Desk. This program is free and open to teens in grades 6 through 12. 

  

OCTOBER PROGRAMS

Chess Club

Children (3^rd- 6^th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7^th- Adult) 8-8:55pm
Are you interested in the game of chess? Come to the library and play! All skill levels welcome. Chess boards will be provided. No registration required. Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, October 10^th & 24^th.

LIT: SPOOKY EDITION

Friday, October 13^th 7pm @ North Merrick Library

Join us on Friday the 13^th for a fun and fearful night! Bugs, ice, and other gross games. Do you have what it takes?  Come take the Fear Factor Challenge at the library! We will also be joined by our special guests, YA authors, Jen Calonita & Kieran Scott, to discuss their latest books. Snacks will be served. You don’t want to miss this! This event will take place at the North Merrick Library. Please register in advance at www.nmerricklibrary.org. And stay tuned for a Wonder Movie Event in November!

TEEN Craft TIME

Tuesday, October 17^th 3:30pm

Want to spruce up your boring locker? Or need to add a little flare to your bedroom? Join us to make a clothespin wheel to display your notes, photos or anything you want. All materials provided.

community service programs

Pumpkin Loaf to Donate

Wednesday, October 11^th 7pm

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.

Kindness Rocks

Monday, October 16^th 3:30pm

Paint a kindness rock at the library! Kindness rocks are stones that have been painted with an uplifting image or message. They are frequently placed in inconspicuous public places for passers-by to find and be inspired by. You don't have to be a good artist to paint a kindness rock. You just need a good heart!  

Thank You Veterans!

Monday, October 23^rd 3:30pm

Join us to honor and thank our Veterans for their service. We will collaborate with Operation Gratitude, and their mission to express appreciation for the sacrifices of our Military. Our cards and letters will be included in the care packages sent to Military Veterans all across the country.

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.