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Our Local Libraries

Some Highlights for this month...

November 20, 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 

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party

Description: Celebrate the release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. Play games related to Jeff

Kinney's popular series and win prizes. Also, get a sneak peek of the new book! Refreshments will be served.

Grades: 1-6

Date: Thursday, November 6 (Register: 10/23) Time: 7pm OR

Date: Saturday, November 8 (Register: 10/23) Time: 3:30pm

 

Fall Cupcake Decorating Class

Ages: 5-12

Date: Wednesday, November 19 (Register: 11/12) Time: 7pm

 

Thanksgiving Party

Description: Join us for stories, crafts, refreshments and giveaways!

Ages: 2-3

Date: Saturday, November 22 (Register: 11/1) Time: 2pm

 

Storytimes

 

Storytimes for Children 10-18 Months Old

Date: Wednesdays, November 12, 19 & 26 (Register: 11/5) Time: 10am

Storytimes for Children 12-24 Months Old

Date: Tuesdays, November 18 & 25 (Register: 11/4) Time: 10am

Storytimes for Children 19-29 Months Old

Date: Wednesdays, November 12, 19 & 26 (Register: 11/5) Time: 10:45am

Storytimes for Children 2-3 Years Old

Date: Tuesdays, November 18 & 25 (Register: 11/4) Time: 10:45am

Storytimes for Children 2-4 Years Old

Date: Monday, November 17 (Register: 11/10) Time: 10:45am

Storytimes for Children 3-4 Years Old

Date: Tuesdays, November 18 & 25 (Register: 11/4) Time: 11:45am OR

Date: Wednesdays, November 12, 19 & 26 (Register: 11/5) Time: 11:45am

 

Clubs

 

Chess Club

Ages: 5-12

Date: Thursday, November 13 (Register: 11/6) Time: 7pm

 

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: Thursday, November 20 (Register: 11/6) Time: 7pm OR

Date: Tuesday, November 25 (Register: 11/4) Time: 7pm

 

Minecraft Nights

Description: Come play Minecraft at the library! Share tips and tricks with other crafters.

Ages: 6-12

Date: Tuesday, November 18 (Register: 11/10)Time: 7pm OR

Date: Wednesday, November 26 (Register: 11/19)Time: 7pm

 

Crafts

 

Weekday Crafts

Ages: 4-12

Date: Wednesday, November 12 (Register: 11/5) Time: 7pm

 

Saturday Crafts

Ages: 4-12

Date: Saturday, November 15 (Register: 11/1) Time: 3:30pm

 

Other

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, November 24 (Register: 11/17) Time: 10am

 

BINGO

Ages: 4-12

Date: Monday, November 24 (Register: 11/17) 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 20-minute time slot.

Ages: 12-17

Date: Wednesday, November 19 (Register: 11/12) Time: 7pm

 

Music and Movement

Ages: 2½ - 4½

Description: Join us for sing-a-long and dance-a-long songs and activities!

Date: Wednesday, November 26 (Register: 11/5)Time: 10am OR

Date: Thursdays, November 13 & 20 (Register: 11/6) Time: 10am OR

Date: Fridays, November 14, 21 & 28 (Register: 11/7) Time: 10am

 

Play-n-Learn

Ages: 2½ - 4½

Description: We provide educational toys for the parent/caregiver and child to play with together.

Date: Monday, November 3, 10 & 17 (Register: 10/27) Time: 2pm OR

Date: Wednesday, November 26 (Register: 11/5) Time: 10:45am OR

Date: Thursdays, November 13 & 20 (Register: 11/6) Time: 10:45am OR

Date: Fridays, November 14, 21 & 28 (Register: 11/7) Time: 10:45am OR

Date: Saturday, November 8 (Register: 11/1) Time: 10am

 

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, November 3, 10 & 17 (Register: 10/27) Time: 2:30pm OR

Date: Wednesday, November 26 (Register: 11/5) Time: 11:45am OR

Date: Thursdays, November 13 & 20 (Register: 11/6) Time: 11:45am OR

Date: Fridays, November 14, 21 & 28 (Register: 11/7) Time: 11:30amOR

Date: Saturday, November 8 (Register: 11/1) 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.

Date: Monday, November 10 (Register: 11/3) Time: 7pm OR 

Date: Saturday, November 22 (Register: 11/3)Time: 3:30pm

Merrick Library

Toy Time: Monday's  November 3, 10, 17, 24

Russian Storytime:   Thursday's  November 6 & 20 

Legos:  Sunday November 16

 

Drop In Crafts: Friday November 28th 

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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/