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Our Local Libraries

Some Highlights for this month...

October 16, 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

GeekFest
Description: The library is hosting an all day, all ages pop culture festival that is free to the public! The Children's Room will have a special visit from Iron Man and a face painter. In addition, we will have fun pumpkin decorating crafts, a Harry Potter scavenger hunt, and more!
Ages: All ages
Date: Saturday, October 25 (Register: 10/18)
Time: 10am-10pm (Activities will be going on throughout the day)

Halloween Parties
Description: Stories, crafts, refreshments, and giveaways!
Ages: 2 1/2-4 1/2
Date: Tuesday, October 28 (Register: 10/21) Time: 10:45am OR
Date: Wednesday, October 29 (Register: 10/22) Time: 10:45am OR
Date: Thursday, October 30 (Register: 10/23) Time: 10:45am OR
Date: Friday, October 31 (Register: 10/24) Time: 10:45am

Storytimes
Storytimes for Children 10-18 Months Old
Dates: Wednesdays, October 8, 15 & 22 (Register: 10/1)
Time: 10am 

Storytimes for Children 12-24 Months Old
Dates: Tuesdays, October 7, 14 & 21 (Register: 9/30)
Time: 10am

Storytimes for Children 19-29 Months Old
Dates: Wednesdays, October 8, 15 & 22
Time:  10:45am 

Storytimes for Children 2-3 Years Old
Dates: Tuesdays, October 7, 14 & 21 (Register: 9/30)
Time: 10:45am

Storytimes for Children 2-4 Years Old
Date: Monday, October 20 (Register: 10/6)
Time: 10:45am  

Storytimes for Children 3-4 Years Old
Date: Tuesdays, October 7, 14 & 21 (Register: 9/30) 
Time: 11:45am 

Clubs
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: Tuesday, October 7 (Register: 9/30) Time: 7pm OR
Date: Thursday, October 16 (Register: 10/9) Time: 7pm

Chess Club
Ages: 5-12
Date: Wednesday, October 8 (Register: 10/1) Time: 7pm

Minecraft Time
Description: Children can share tips and tricks with other crafters while playing the wildly popular game. Children are encouraged to bring with them their own tablets or laptops with Minecraft already installed. However, children can also use the library's resources to play. Ages: 6-12
Date: Tuesday, October 14 (Register: 10/7) Time: 7pm OR
Date: Thursday, October 23 (Register: 10/16) Time: 7pm 

LEGO Club
Ages: 6-12
Date: Wednesday, October 22 (Register: 10/1) Time: 7pm  

Crafts
Weekday Crafts
Ages: 4-12
Date: Wednesday, October 15 (Register: 10/1) Time: 7pm 

Saturday Crafts
Ages: 4-12
Date: Saturday, October 18 (Register: 10/11) Time: 3:30pm

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, October 27 (Register: 10/20) Time: 10am

BINGO
Ages: 4-12
Date: Monday, October 27 (Register: 10/20) Time: 7pm 

Doodle with the 3Doodler
Description: Learn how to use 3D printing pens. Create your own 3D design or choose from a variety of templates. Time slots begin at 7pm. Each participant can register for a 15-minute time slot.
Ages: 12-17
Date: Monday, October 20 (Register: 10/6) Time: 7pm 

Music and Movement
Description: Join us for sing-a-long and dance-a-long songs and activities!
Ages: 2½ - 4½
Date: Thursday, October 16 & 23 (Register: 10/9) Time: 10am OR
Date: Friday, October 17 & 24  (Register: 10/10) Time: 10am

Play-n-Learn
Description: We provide educational toys for the parent/caregiver and child to play with together. Ages: 2½ - 4½
Date: Monday, October 6, 20 & 27 (Register: 10/6)Time: 2pm OR
Date: Thursdays, October 16 & 23 (Register: 10/9) Time:  10:45am OR
Date: Friday, October 17 & 24 (Register: 10/10) 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: Monday, October 6, 20 & 27 (Register: 10/6) Time: 2:30pm OR
Date: Thursday, October 16 & 23 (Register: 10/9) Time:  11:45am OR
Date: Friday, October 17 & 24 (Register: 10/10)Time: 11:30am

“Read-To-A-Dog” Program
Description: When you register, your child will be given a time slot of 15 minutes to read a book of his or her choice. Ages: Kids, up to the age of 12, who can read on their own.
Date: Monday, October 6 (Register: 10/1)Time: 7pm OR
Date: Saturday, October 11 (Register: 10/1)Time: 3:30pm 

 

Merrick Public Library

LEGOs Club:   10/19 -- 2:00 - 3:30 PM

 

Russian Storytime:  10/2, 10/16, 10/30 at 6:00- 7:15 PM

 

Toy Time:  

            10/6-- 9:30- 11:30 AM

            10/13-- 10- 12 PM 

            10/20-- 10- 12 PM

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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/