May 2015 Children’s Dept. Programs
BellmoreMemorial Library
The Library Trivia Game Show
Description: Two groups of patrons will be formed to play in a trivia game show with questions about books, movies and songs. Sign up to be in the game show or to be in the audience to cheer on your favorite team.
Ages: 4-12 plus parents/caregivers
Date: Monday, May 4 (Register: 4/27)
Time: 7pm
Mother's Day Cupcakes
Description: Decorate a cupcake in celebration of Mother's Day! This class may use foods containing allergens.
Ages: 5-12
Date: Thursday, May 7 (Register: 4/30)
Time: 7pm
Mother's Day Tea Parties
Description: Celebrate Mother's Day with a tea party!
Ages: 2½ - 4½
Date: Thursday, May 7 (Register: 4/30)
Time: 10:30am
OR
Ages: 2½ - 4½
Date: Friday, May 8 (Register: 5/1)
Time: 10:30am
OR
Ages: 3½ - 5½
Date: Saturday, May 9 (Register: 5/2)
Time: 3:30pm
Spring Marshmallow Pops
Description: Decorate a delicious springtime treat and take it home to eat! This class may use foods containing allergens.
Ages: 5-12
Date: Tuesday, May 19 (Register: 5/12)
Time: 7pm
I Love the '90s Party!
Description: Ever wonder what it was like to be a kid in the '90s? Here's your chance! Blast back to the past and listen to tunes from back in the day while playing Nintendo 64 and popular board games from the '90s. Test your knowledge of the last decade before the new millennium in a game of trivia and make your own creepy crawly dirt pudding snack!
Ages: 6-12
Date: Thursday, May 28 (Register: 5/21)
Time: 7pm
Storytimes
Storytimes for Children 9-19 Months Old
Date: Wednesdays, May 6, 13 & 20 (Register: 4/29)
Time: 10:45am
Storytimes for Children 10-20 Months Old
Date: Tuesdays, May 5, 12 & 19 (Register: 4/28)
Time: 10am
Storytimes for Children 19-29 Months Old
Date: Wednesdays, May 6, 13 & 20 (Register: 4/29)
Time: 11:45am
Storytimes for Children 2-3 Years Old
Date: Tuesdays, May 5, 12 & 19 (Register: 4/28)
Time: 10:45am
Storytimes for Children 3-5 Years Old
Date: Tuesdays, May 5, 12 & 19 (Register: 4/28)
Time: 11:45am
Clubs
Chess Club
Description: An instructor will teach children how to play the game. Beginners and more advanced players are welcome!
Ages: 5-12
Date: Tuesday, May 12 (Register: 5/5)
Time: 7pm
Friendship Bracelet Club
Description: Participants meet to make rainbow loom, lanyard or string bracelets. Children may bring their own supplies or use the library’s materials.
Ages: 6-12
Date: Thursday, May 21 (Register: 5/14)
Time: 7pm
Needleless Knitting Club
Description: Get your feet wet in the world of knitting by learning how to knit with your fingers! Materials will be provided.
Ages: 6-12
Date: Thursday, May 14 (Register: 5/7)
Time: 7pm
Crafts
Weekend Crafts
Ages: 4-12
Date: Saturday, May 2 (Register: 4/25)
Time: 3:30pm
Weeknight Crafts
Ages: 4-12
Date: Tuesday, May 26 (Register: 5/19)
Time: 7pm
Other
BINGO
Ages: 4-12
Date: Tuesday, May 5 (Register: 4/28)
Time: 7pm
OR
Date: Monday, May 18 (Register: 5/11)
Time: 7pm
Minecraft Nights
Description: Come play the game that everyone is talking about! Share tips and tricks with other crafters.
Ages: 6-12
Date: Wednesday, May 13 (Register: 5/6)
Time: 7pm
OR
Date: Wednesday, May 27 (Register: 5/20)
Time: 7pm
OR
Date: Saturday, May 23 (Register: 5/16)
Time: 3:30pm
Monday Night Stories-n-Crafts-n-More
Ages: 3-5
Date: Monday, May 11 (Register: 5/4)
Time: 7pm
Music and Movement
Description: Join us for sing-a-long and dance-a-long songs and activities!
Ages: 2½ - 4½
Date: Thursdays, May 14, 21 & 28 (Register: 5/7)
Time: 10am
OR
Date: Fridays, May 15, 22 & 29 (Register: 5/8)
Time: 10am
OR
Date: Sunday, May 3 (Register: 4/26)
Time: 2pm
Play-n-Learn
Description: We provide educational toys for the parent/caregiver and child to play with together.
Ages: 2½ - 4½
Date: Thursdays, May 14, 21 & 28 (Register: 5/7)
Time: 10:45am
OR
Date: Fridays, May 15, 22 & 29 (Register: 5/8)
Time: 10:45am
OR
Date: Sunday, May 3 (Register: 4/26)
Time: 2:45pm
Read-To-A-Dog
Description: When you register, your child will be given a time slot of 15 minutes to read a book of his or her choice to a Bideawee therapy dog.
Ages: Kids, up to the age of 12, who can read on their own.
Date: Saturday, May 30 (Register: 5/23)
Time: 3:30pm
Your Baby and You @Library
Description: Library time for you and your child. Hear a story, sing a song. Then, while your child plays with program-exclusive toys, you will hear about our services, get book recommendations, and meet other families.
Ages: 0-3
Date: Wednesdays, May 13 & 20 (Register: 5/6)
Time: 1:45pm
OR
Date: Fridays, May 15 & 22 (Register: 5/8)
Time: 10:15am
OR
Date: Sunday, May 3 (Register: 4/26)
Time: 3:30pm
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