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Our Local Libraries

Some Highlights for this month...

June 30, 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. 

Highlighted events from Merrick Library:

Crafts in the Garden-- TUESDAYS, July 5th, 12, 19th and 26th from 10:00-10:45 AM for ages 2, 3, and 4 years
Game Night-- Tuesday, July 5th from 7:00-8:30 PM Entering grades 3-7 
Book Buddies-- TUESDAYS, July 12th, 19th, and 26th from 4:00- 4:45 PM
Toy Time-- Monday, July 25th from 10:00-12:00 PM 

Movie--Kung Fu Panda 3 at 4:00PM

Highlighted events from Bellmore Library:

Special Events
PlayHooray
Description: Come join us for a fun-filled music and movement program that will get everyone involved. 
Ages: 5 years and under
Date: Wednesday, July 27 (Register: 7/1)
Time: 7:00pm
Summer Game Nites
Description: Game Nite is back! Join us every Thursday night from June 30-August 25 for board games, video games, iPads, and ping pong. Every week will feature a special tournament and an epic prize. Registration is recommended, but not required.
Grades: 3-10 
Date: Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28 (Register: 7/1)
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Clubs
Chess Club
Description: An instructor will teach children how to play chess. Beginners and more advanced players are welcome! 
Ages: 5-12 years
Date: Tuesday, July 19 (Register: 7/1)
Time: 7:00pm 
Crafts Club
Description: Join us at the library to get crafty with your peers!
Ages: 5-12 years
Date: Tuesday, July 5 (Register: 7/1)
Time: 7:00pm
Little Builders Club
Description: Foster a love for STEM at an early age. Children will use their imaginations and problem solving skills to build with LEGOs, Duplos, Kid K'Nex,  and Lincoln Logs. 
Ages: 4-9 years
Date: Tuesdays, July 12 & 26 (Register: 7/1)
Time: 7:00pm 
OR
Date: Saturday, July 23 (Register: 7 /1)
Time: 11:00am
Early Literacy Programs
Baby Storytime
Description: Listen to stories, interactive poems, and songs. 
Ages: Newborn-2 years
Date: Tuesdays, July 12, 19 & 26 (Register: 7/1)
Time: 10:00am
Music Babies
Description: Join us for sing-a-long and dance-a-long songs and activities!
Ages: Newborn-2 years
Date: Fridays, July 15, 22 & 29 (Register: 7/1)
Time: 10:00am
Preschool Storytime
Description: Listen to stories, interactive poems, and songs. 
Ages: 3-4 years
Date: Tuesdays, July 12, 19 & 26 (Register: 7/1)
Time: 11:45am
STEM Storytime
Description: Listen to stories related to a specific theme then visit different stations with fun STEM activities. 
Ages: 3-5 years
Date: Monday, July 18 (Register: 7/1)
Time: 10:30am
Storytime @ Panera
Description: Join us in the Community Room at Panera Bread (2375 Merrick Rd in Bellmore) for songs and stories. Registration is recommended, but not required. Space is limited to 25 people (this number includes both children and their families).
Ages: Newborn-5 years
Date: Monday, July 11 (Register: 7/1)
Time: 10:30am 
Toddler Storytime
Description: Listen to stories, interactive poems, and songs. 
Ages: 1-3 years
Dates: Wednesdays, July 13, 20 & 27 (Register: 7/1)
Time: 11:00am and 2:30pm
Toy Time
Description: Play with program-exclusive educational toys.
Ages: 2½-4½ years
Date: Monday, July 18 (Register: 7/1)
Time: 7:00pm
OR
Date: Saturday, July 16 (Register: 7/1)
Time: 11:00am
Food Decorating
Chocolate Dumbbells
Description: Make a sports-themed treat to take home and eat. This program may contain food allergens.
Ages: 5-12 years
Date: Monday, July 25 (Register: 7/1) 
Time: 7:00pm


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/