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Our Local Libraries

Some Highlights for this month...

August 14, 2014
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 Memorial Library 

Fizz, Boom, READ! 2014 Summer Reading Club
Description: This reading club is for Bellmore residents up to the age of 12 who can read on their own, or, can be read to. Once registered, you can begin borrowing Bellmore Library books for the club. Each time you return a book, we will enter it into your reading record and distribute prizes, while supplies last.  Ages:  0-12 
Dates: June 24-August 4

Meet Minnie Mouse!
Description: Take pictures and sing songs with Minnie Mouse. Seating is limited for character appearances. Please sign up early as registration fills up quickly.
Ages: Toddlers Date: Tuesday, July 29 (Register: 7/22) 
Time: 10:30am
Storytimes
Storytimes for Children 10-18 Months Old
Dates: Tuesdays, July 8, 15 & 22 (Register: 7/1)Time: 10am  
Storytimes for Children 12-24 Months Old
Dates: Wednesdays, July 9, 16 & 23 (Register: 7/2) Time: 10am
Storytimes for Children 19-29 Months Old
Dates: Wednesdays, July 9, 16 & 23 (Register: 7/2)Time: 10:45am
Storytimes for Children 2-3 Years Old
Dates: Tuesdays, July 8, 15 & 22 (Register: 7/1)Time: 10:45am 

OR

Dates: Wednesdays, July 9, 16 & 23 (Register: 7/2) Time: 11:45am
Storytimes for Children 2-4 Years Old
Date: Monday, July 14 (Register: 6/30)Time: 10:30am
OR
Date: Monday, July 21 (Register: 6/30)Time: 2pm
Storytimes for Children 3-4 Years Old
Date: Tuesdays, July 8, 15 & 22 (Register: 7/1) Time: 11:45am

Clubs
Bracelet Making Club.Description: Participants will make rainbow loom, lanyard, or string bracelets. May bring their own supplies or use the library’s materials. Ages: 6-12 Date: Thursday, July 17 (Register: 7/10) Time: 7pm OR Date: Tuesday, July 29 (Register: 7/22) Time: 7pm 

Chess Club
Ages: 5-12 Date: Tuesday, July 15 (Register: 7/8) Time: 7pm

LEGO Club
Ages: 7-12 Date: Wednesday, July 9, Monday, July 21 & Wednesday, July 23 (Register: 7/2)Time: 7pm

Crafts

Summer Saturday Crafts Ages: 4-12 Date: Saturdays, July 12 & 26 (No registration required) Time: 11am  
Baby Play-Date Group
Description: An opportunity for families with young children to socialize. There will be toys and board books to use during playtime. Ages: 0-3 Date: Monday, July 28 (No registration required)Time: 10:30am

BINGO
Ages: 4-12  Date: Thursday, July 10 & Monday, July 14 (Register: 7/2) Time: 7pm  

Music and Movement 
Ages: 2½ - 4½ Description: Join us for sing-a-long and dance-a-long songs and activities!Date: Mondays, July 14 & 21 (Register: 6/30)Time: 3:30pm  OR Date: Thursdays, July 17 & 24 (Register: 7/3) Time: 10am OR Date: Friday, July 18 (Register: 7/3)  Time: 10am, 11am, or 4:30pm OR Date: Friday, July 25 (Register: 7/3)Time: 4:30pm ORDate: Wednesday, July 30 (Register: 7/23) Time: 10am

Play-n-Learn
Ages: 2½ - 4½ Description: We provide educational toys for the parent/caregiver and child to play with together.Date: Mondays, July 7 & 14 (Register: 6/30)Time: 2pm OR
Date: Thursdays, July 10, 17 & 24 (Register: 7/3) Time: 10:45am
OR Date: Friday, July 11 & 25 (Register: 7/3) Time: 10am OR Date: Friday, July 18 (Register: 7/3)Time:  10am or 11am ORDate: Saturday, July 19 (Register: 7/3) Time: 10am OR Date: Wednesday, July 30 (Register: 7/3) Time: 10:45am

DUPLO-Play
Description: The Children’s Dept. will supply (to those registered) DUPLO legos for creative play in the Storytime Room. Ages:  1½ - 4½  
Date: Mondays, July 7 & 14 (Register: 6/30)Time: 2:30pm OR
Date: Fridays, July 11 & 25 (Register: 7/3) Time: 11am OR
Date: Saturday, July 19 (Register: 7/3) Time: 11am 

“Read-To-A-Dog” Program

Ages: Kids, up to the age of 12, who can read on their own.Description: When you register, your child will be given a time slot of 15 minutes to read a book of his or her choice. If you know you will be late, or will not be able to show up at all, PLEASE CALL us at (516) 785-2990. The time slots are back-to-back therefore others will be waiting to take their turn. Thank you for your cooperation. 

Date: Tuesday, July 8 (Register: 7/1) Time: 7pm OR
Date: Wednesday, July 16 (Register: 7/9)Time: 7pm OR
Date: Thursday, July 24 (Register: 7/17) Time: 7pm

Merrick Public Library-

Mon, July 7thToy Time10-12pm

Description: A variety of toys will be available in our program room for kids to have fun with.

Tues, July 8thCrafts in the Garden10:00-10:45am

Description:  A simple craft will be available for moms with tots age 2-4 years in the Garden.

Wed, July 9thDrop-In Crafts2-4pm

Description:  Stop by the Children's Room on Wednesday afternoons to create a craft.

Thurs, July 10thFizz Boom Animals2-3pm

Description:  Jason from Green Meadows Farm is back once again with all his fantastic creatures!  After learning a little about the animals, children will have a chance to walk around and get to know the frogs, bugs, chicks and other animals that Jason brings.

Tues, July 15thBook Buddies4-5pm

Description:  Our teen volunteers will be in our children's room on Tuesday afternoons beginning July 15 from 4:00-5:00pm to read to young children.  This one-on-one opportunity is beneficial to both the reader and the child.  

Wed, July 16thDrop-In Crafts2-4pm

Mon, July 21stToy Time10-12pm

Tues, July 22ndCrafts in the Garden10:00-10:45am

Tues, July 22ndBook Buddies4-5pm

Wed, July 23rdDrop-In Crafts2-4pm

Wed, July 23rdMedia Workshops3:30-5pm 

Description:  The Walter Mintz media center will be available to boys and girls entering grades 5 & up.  Sessions will meet on 4 consecutive Wednesdays beginning July 23.  Learn how to use our 3D Makerbot printer.  Create a design or pick from hundreds of items.

Mon, July 28thToy Time10-12pm

Tues, July 29thBook Buddies4-5pm

Wed, July 30thDrop-In Crafts2-4pm

Wed, July 30thMedia Workshops3:30-5pm

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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/