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Our Local Libraries

Some Highlights for this month...

September 13, 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 

Special Events
Grandparents' Day Party
Description: Stories, refreshments, and giveaways for children and their grandparents.
Ages: 2-4 and their grandparents
Dates: Sunday, September 7 (Register: 9/2)  Time: 2:30 pm or 1:30 pm   

Oreo Cookie Decorating Class
Ages: 5-12
Dates: Wednesday, September 17 (Register: 9/10)  
Time: 7 pm  

Curious George Day!
Ages: 3-5
Dates: Sunday, September 28 (Register: 9/22)  
Time: 2:30 pm or 3:30 pm 

Meet ELMO
Dates: Tuesday, September 30 (Register: 9/23)
Time: 10:30 am  

Storytimes

Storytimes for Children 10-18 Months Old
Dates: Wednesdays, September 10, 17 & 24 (Register: 9/3)
Time: 10 am  
Storytimes for Children 12-24 Months Old
Dates: Tuesdays, September 9, 16 & 23 (Register: 9/2)
Time: 10 am 

Storytimes for Children 19-29 Months Old
Dates: Wednesdays, September 10, 17 & 24 (Register: 9/3)
Time:  10:45 am  

Storytimes for Children 2-3 Years Old
Dates: Tuesdays, September 9, 16 & 23 (Register: 9/2)  
Time: 10:45 am  

Storytimes for Children 2-4 Years Old
Date: Monday, September 22 (Register: 9/2)
Time: 10:45 am 

Storytimes for Children 3-4 Years Old
Date: Tuesdays, September 9, 16 & 23 (Register: 9/2)
Time: 11:45 am  

Clubs

Bracelet Making 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: Tuesday, September 9 (Register: 9/2)
Time:  7 pm OR
Date: Thursday, September 18 (Register: 9/4)
Time: 7 pm 

Chess Club
Ages: 5-12
Date: Tuesday, September 16 (Register: 9/2)
Time: 7 pm 

Crafts

Back to School Craft -Ages: 4-12
Date: Wednesday, September 10 (Register: 9/3)
Time: 7 pm
Weekday Crafts
Ages: 4-12
Date: Wednesday, September 24 (Register: 9/3)
Time: 7 pm 

Saturday Crafts
Ages: 4-12
Date: Saturday, September 13 (Register: 9/6)
Time: 3:30 pm 

Other
Doodle with the 3Doodler-Description: Use 3D printing pens to create 3D designs. Each participant can register for a 15-minute time slot.  
Ages: 12-17
Date: Monday, September 15 (Register: 9/8)
Time: 7 pm 

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, September 29 (Register: 9/22)
Time: 10 am 

BINGO
Ages: 4-12
Date: Monday, September 29 (Register: 9/22)
Time: 7 pm 

Music and Movement
Ages: 2½ - 4½
Description: Join us for sing-a-long and dance-a-long songs and activities!
Date: Thursday, September 11 & 18 (Register: 9/4)
Time: 10 am OR
Date: Friday, September 12, 19 & 26 (Register: 9/5)
Time: 10 am 

Minecraft Nights
Ages: 6-12
Description: Come play Minecraft at the library! Share tips and tricks with other crafters.
Date: Thursday, September 11 (Register: 9/4)
Time: 7 pm
OR
Date: Tuesday, September 23 (Register: 9/16)
Time: 7 pm

Play-n-Learn
Ages: 2½ - 4½
Description: We provide educational toys for the parent/caregiver and child to play with together.
Date: Monday, September 15, 22 & 29 (Register: 9/2)
Time: 2 pm OR
Date: Thursday, September 11 & 18 (Register: 9/4)
Time:  10:45 am OR
Date: Friday, September 12, 19 & 26 (Register: 9/5)
Time: 10:45 am OR
Date: Saturday, September 27 (Register: 9/6)
Time: 10 am  

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: Monday, September 15, 22 & 29 (Register: 9/2)
Time: 2:30 pm OR
Date: Thursday, September 11 & 18 (Register: 9/4)  
Time:  11:45 am OR
Date: Friday, September 12, 19 & 26 (Register: 9/5)
Time: 11:30 am OR
Date: Saturday, September 27 (Register: 9/6)
Time: 11 am 

“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.  Date: Monday, September 8 (Register: 9/2)Time: 7 pm OR Date: Saturday, September 27 (Register: 9/6) Time: 3:30 pm 

 

Merrick Public Library

Friday September 5, 2014 / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM/   Toy Time
Monday September 8, 2014 / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM/   Toy Time
Thursday, September 11th 2014/  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM / Russian Storytime
Friday September 12, 2014 / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM/   Toy Time    

FALL FESTIVAL:         Fri. 9/12 6-11 p.m.; Sat. 9/13 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 9/14 2-8 p.m.

Monday September 15, 2014 / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM/   Toy Time  
Friday September 19, 2014 / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM/   Toy Time
Monday September 22, 2014 / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM/   Toy Time
Thursday September 25, 2014 /  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM / Russian Storytime
Friday, September 26th  2014 / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM/   Toy Time
Monday September 29, 2014 / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM/   Toy Time

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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/