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Our Local Libraries

Some Highlights for this month...

February 7, 2016
Along with books, story times, crafts, classes... the library also has a great service of giving out museum passes.  Want to go to the Long Island Science Museum or Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum or the Old Westbury Gardens for free?  There are many more places to see with help from the library.  Below are the links to our libraries where you can reserve passes, register for story times and check out their hours at your home library. 

Bellmore Library:
Special Events
Valentine's Day Bash
Description: Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Library. Create different Valentine's Day-inspired crafts and play games to win prizes. Snacks will be served.
Ages: 6-12
Date: Thursday, February 11 (Register: 2/4)
Time: 7:00pm
Chill Out @ the Library
Description: Come in from the cold and play board games, check out new books, and watch cartoons. Snacks will be served! 
Grades: 3-10
Date: Wednesday, February 17 (Register: 2/10)
Time: 7:00pm
Game Nite: Minecraft Edition
Description: Game Nite is back for one night only in February. Bring your own device with Minecraft already installed or use one of the Library's devices. Check out Minecraft books and compete in different challenges to win prizes. 
Grades: 3-10
Date: Thursday, February 18 (Register: 2/11)
Time: 7:00pm
Family Movie
Description: Come enjoy a winter-themed movie at the Library! The film will be announced on our website a week before the program date. Snacks will be served and we'll have a special raffle for attendees. 
Ages: All ages are welcome
Date: Friday, February 19 (Register: 2/12)
Time: 1:00pm
Clubs
Chess Club
Description: An instructor will teach children how to play chess. Beginners and more advanced players are welcome! 
Ages: 5-12
Date: Tuesday, February 9 (Register: 2/2)
Time: 7:00pm 
Crafts
Doodle with the 3Doodler
Description: Use a 3D printing pen to create a 3D design to take home. Each participant can register for a 20-minute time slot. During this class, we'll be making Minecraft stickers!
Ages: 8-12
Date: Thursday, February 25 (Register: 2/18)
Time: 7:00pm
Knitting 4 Beginners
Description: Want to know how to knit, but don’t know where to start? Learn how to knit with your fingers. Bring your own yarn or use the library's materials.
Ages: 6-12
Date: Wednesday, February 10 (Register: 2/3)
Time: 7:00pm
Early Literacy Programs
Music and Movement
Description: Join us for sing-a-long and dance-a-long songs and activities!
Ages: 2½ - 4½ 
Date: Thursdays, February 18 & 25 (Register: 2/4)
Time: 9:45am
Stories, Songs, Toys & More
Description: Join us for some stories, songs, educational playtime, etc.
Ages: 2-4
Date: Mondays, February 22 & 29 (Register: 2/16)
Time: 2:30pm
Storytimes for Children 10-23 Months 
Description: Listen to stories, interactive poems, and songs. 
Date: Wednesdays, February 10, 17 & 24 (Register: 2/3)
Time: 11:00am
Storytimes for Children 1-2 Years
Description: Listen to stories, interactive poems, and songs. 
Date: Tuesdays, February 9, 16 & 23 (Register: 2/2)
Time: 9:45am
Storytimes for Children 3-4 Years
Description: Listen to stories, interactive poems, and songs. 
Date: Tuesdays, February 9, 16 & 23 (Register: 2/2)
Time: 10:30am
Your Baby & You
Description: Library time for you and your child. Hear different stories and sing songs. Then, while your child plays with program-exclusive toys, you will hear about our services, get book recommendations, and meet other families with young children.  
Ages: Birth-3 Years
Dates: Wednesdays, February 10, 17 & 24 (Register: 2/3)
Time: 3:00pm
OR
Dates: Fridays, February 12, 19 & 26 (Register: 2/5)
Time: 10:30am
Food Decorating Workshops
Valentine Color Covered Cookies
Description: Make the perfect Valentine's Day treat to take home and eat. This program may contain foods allergens.
Ages: 5-12
Date: Wednesday, February 3 (Register: 1/27)
Time: 7:00pm
OR
Date: Friday, February 12 (Register: 2/5) 
Time: 4:30pm
Snowmen Cupcakes
Description: Make the perfect wintertime treat to take home and eat. This program may contain foods allergens.
Ages: 5-12
Date: Monday, February 29 (Register: 2/22)
Time: 7:00pm
School-Age Literacy Programs 
Bagels & Books
Description: Join us for bagels and book chatting. You are welcome to bring your own books to share with everyone.
Ages: 9-11
Date: Saturday, February 27 (Register: 2/20)
Time: 3:00pm
OR
Ages: 6-8
Date: Saturday, February 27 (Register: 2/20)
Time: 4:00pm
Book Sharing-N-Snacks
Description: Come in for some snacks and book talks. You are welcome to bring in your favorite books and tell us all about them.
Ages: 6-11
Date: Tuesday, February 23 (Register: 2/16)
Time: 7:00pm
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: Monday, February 8 (Register: 2/1)
Time: 7:00pm
OR
Date: Monday, February 22 (Register: 2/16)
Time: 7:00pm
More Programs
Beanie Boo Bingo
Description: Come play the cutest bingo game out there!
Ages: 3-5
Date: Saturday, February 13 (Register: 2/6)
Time: 3:00pm
OR
Date: Thursday, February 18 (Register: 2/11)
Time: 2:00pm
BINGO
Description: Play bingo for a chance to win prizes! 
Ages: 4-12
Date: Tuesday, February 2 (Register: 1/26)
Time: 7:00pm
Family Game Nite
Description: Join us for an evening of classic board games. The Library will supply games for families to enjoy together. 
Ages: All ages welcome
Date: Tuesday, February 16 (Register: 2/9)
Time: 7:00pm
LEGO Madness
Description: Calling all builders! Join us on Wednesdays for LEGO Madness. You can use the library's supply of LEGOS or bring your own from home. Each club meeting will have a different theme. The theme of this class is LEGO Friends! 
Ages: 6-12
Date: Wednesday, February 24 (Register: 2/17)
Time: 7:00pm
Toddlers & Toys
Description: Enjoy our newly purchased educational toys, which are exclusively for this program.
Ages: 2-4
Date: Saturday, February 13 (Register: 2/6)
Time: 4:00pm
OR
Date: Friday, February 19 (Register: 2/12)
Time: 11:15am
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Bellmore Public Library http://www.bellmorelibrary.org/

North Bellmore Public Library  http://www.northbellmorelibrary.org/

Merrick Public Library  http://www.merricklibrary.org/

North Merrick Public Library  http://www.northmerrickpubliclibrary.org/

Wantagh Public Library   http://www.wantaghlibrary.org/

Seaford Public Library http://www.seafordlibrary.org/