Bellmore Library:
Harry Potter Event
Description: Please join us for yet another classic event day at the library celebrating all things Harry Potter!
Ages: 5-15
Date: Saturday, April 9 (Register: 3/26)
Time: 2:00pm, 3:00pm, OR 4:00pm
Money Smart Monday
Description: Bring your child to the library to learn some money saving tips and receive giveaways.
Ages: 4-9
Date: Monday, April 25 (Register: 4/18)
Time: 11:00am
Mother Goose Visit
Description: Come listen to songs and poems.
Ages: Newborn-3 years
Date: Tuesday, April 5 (Register: 3/29)
Time: 11:45am
OR
Date: Wednesday, April 6 (Register: 3/30)
Time: 11:45am
OR
Date: Thursday, April 7 (Register: 3/31)
Time: 11:45am
Spring Break Game Nite
Description: Game Nite is back for one night during Spring Break. Play ping pong and classic board games. We also have a Wii U and iPads full of fun games like Heads Up, Minecraft, and Goat Simulator! Snacks will be served.
Grades: 3-10
Date: Wednesday, April 27 (Registration is not required)
Time: 7:00pm
Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Description: Choose Kirby, Link, or another character to play in a Super Smash Bros. Tournament on the library's Wii U. The winner will take home an epic prize: a Wii U Amiibo!
Grades: 3-10
Date: April 25 (Register: 4/18)
Time: 3:00pm
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, April 12 (Register: 4/5)
Time: 7:00pm
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: Wednesday, April 27 (Register: 4/20)
Time: 3:00pm
LEGO Club
Description: Calling all builders! You can use the library's supply of LEGOs or bring your own from home.
Ages: 5-10
Date: Wednesday, April 13 (Register: 4/6)
Time: 7:00pm
Early Literacy Programs
Music Babies
Description: Join us for sing-a-long and dance-a-long songs and activities!
Ages: Newborn-2 years
Date: Fridays, April 8, 15 & 22 (Register: 4/1)
Time: 10:30am
Stories, Songs, Toys & More
Description: Join us for stories, sing-a-longs, play time with toys, and more!
Ages: 10-20 months
Date: Sunday, April 3 (Register: 3/28)
Time: 2:00pm
OR
Ages: 20-30 months
Date: Sunday, April 3 (Register: 3/28)
Time: 2:45pm
OR
Ages: 3-4 years
Date: Sunday, April 3 (Register: 3/28)
Time: 3:30pm
Storytimes for Newborns-2 Years
Description: Listen to stories, interactive poems, and songs.
Date: Sunday, April 17 (Register: 4/10)
Time: 1:30pm
Storytimes for 10-20 Months
Description: Listen to stories, interactive poems, and songs.
Date: Wednesdays, April 13, 20 & 27 (Register: 4/6)
Time: 11:00am
Storytimes for 20-30 Months
Description: Listen to stories, interactive poems, and songs.
Dates: Wednesdays, April 13, 20 & 27 (Register: 4/6)
Time: 11:45am
Storytimes for 1-3 Years
Description: Listen to stories, interactive poems, and songs.
Date: Tuesdays, April 12, 19 & 26 (Register: 4/5)
Time: 10:45am
Storytimes for 2½-4½ Years
Description: Listen to stories, interactive poems, and songs.
Date: Tuesdays, April 12, 19 & 26 (Register: 4/5)
Time: 11:45am
Storytimes for 3-4 Years
Description: Listen to stories, interactive poems, and songs.
Date: Sunday, April 17 (Register: 4/10)
Time: 2:30pm
Storytimes for 4-6 Years
Description: Listen to stories, interactive poems, and songs.
Date: Friday, April 29 (Register: 4/22)
Time: 3:30pm
Toddlers, Toys, Music & Movement
Description: This program includes songs, participation activities, bean bag play, and educational toys.
Ages: 2½- 4½
Date: Monday, April 11 (Register: 4/4)
Time: 2:30pm
OR
Date: Monday, April 25 (Register: 4/18)
Time: 3:00pm
OR
Date: Thursdays, April 21 & 28 (Register: 4/7)
Time: 11:45am
OR
Date: Fridays, April 22 & 29 (Register: 4/15)
Time: 11:30am
Food Decorating Workshops
Lawnmower Treats
Description: Make the perfect springtime treat to take home and eat. This program may contain foods allergens.
Ages: 5-12
Date: Thursday, April 21 (Register: 4/14)
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 and share your reviews with everyone.
Ages: 6-9
Date: Saturday, April 23 (Register: 4/16)
Time: 3:30pm
Book Sharing-N-Snacks
Description: Come in for snacks and book talks. You are welcome to bring in your favorite books and tell us all about them.
Ages: 5-12
Date: Tuesday, April 26 (Register: 4/19)
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. One participant per dog at a time. No siblings please.
Ages: Kids, up to the age of 12, who can read on their own
Date: Thursday, April 28 (Register: 4/21)
Time Slots: 7:00pm/7:15pm/7:30pm/7:45pm
More Programs
Baby Playdate
Description: Meet other caregivers and receive board book recommendations while your child plays with program-exclusive toys.
Ages: Newborn-2 Years
Date: Friday, April 1 (Register: 3/25)
Time: 10:30am
OR
Date: Friday, April 29 (Register: 4/22)
Time: 10:30am
Beanie Boo Bingo
Description: Come play the cutest bingo game out there!
Ages: 3-5
Date: Monday, April 25 (Register: 4/18)
Time: 2:30pm
OR
Date: Friday, April 29 (Register: 4/22)
Time: 11:00am
Minecraft @ BML
Description: Come play Minecraft at the library. Bring your own device with Minecraft already installed or use the library's iPads, Wii U, or computers to play the game.
Ages: 6-12
Date: Wednesday, April 20 (Register: 4/13)
Time: 7:00pm
OR
Date: Thursday, April 28 (Register: 4/21)
Time: 3:00pm
Tech Time
Description: Come test out new technology, such as 3Doodler 3D printing pens, MaKey MaKeys, and littleBits. Use apps such as Scratch and Tynker on iPads to develop and enhance your computer coding skills.
Ages: 8-12
Date: Thursday, April 7 (Register: 3/31)
Time: 7:00pm
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