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Our Local Libraries

Some Highlights for this month...

January 29, 2015
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  

Pete the Cat Program
Description: Celebrate the grooviest cat in children's literature. Kids will listen to their favorite Pete the Cat books and create crafts inspired by the popular character.  Ages: 3½ and up 
Date: Sunday, February 1 (Register: 1/26) Time: 2:30pm or 3:30pm 

Meet Minnie Mouse
Description: Sing, dance and take photos with Minnie Mouse!
Ages: Toddlers
D
ate: Tuesday, February 3 (Register: 1/27) Time: 10:30am 

Valentine Marshmallow Pops
Ages: 5-12
Date: Monday, February 9 (Register: 2/2)Time: 7pm 

Valentine's Day Programs
Ages: 3½- 5½
Date: Sunday, February 8 (Register: 2/1)
Time: 3pm OR
Ages: 3½- 6½
Date: Saturday, February 14 (Register: 2/7)
Time: 3:30pm

Valentine's Day Party
Description: Stories, craft, refreshments and giveaways.
Ages: 3-5
Date: Friday, February 13 (Register: 2/6)
Time: 10:30am

Minecraft Craft Party
Description: Children will create several crafts inspired by the popular video game.   Ages: 6-12
Date: Thursday, February 26 (Register: 2/19)  Time: 7pm 

Storytimes

Storytimes for Children 10-18 Months Old
Date: Wednesdays, February 11, 18 & 25 (Register: 2/4) Time: 10am  

Storytimes for Children 12-24 Months Old
Date: Tuesdays, February 10, 17 & 24 (Register: 2/3) Time: 10am  

Storytimes for Children 19-29 Months Old
Date: Wednesdays, February 11, 18 & 25 (Register: 2/4) Time:  10:45am  

Storytimes for Children 2-3 Years Old
Date: Tuesdays, February 10, 17 & 24 (Register: 2/3) Time: 10:45am OR
Date: Wednesdays, February 11, 18 & 25 (Register: 2/4)Time: 11:45am 

Storytimes for Children 3-4 Years Old
Date: Tuesdays, February 10, 17 & 24 (Register: 2/3)Time: 11:45am  

Clubs 

Chess Club
Description: An instructor will teach children how to play and advance in the game. Beginners and more advanced players are welcome! Ages: 5-12
Date: Tuesday, February 24 (Register: 2/17) 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, February 12 (Register: 2/5)Time: 7pm OR
Date: Wednesday, February 18 (Register: 2/11)Time: 7pm  

Minecraft Nights
Description: Come play the game that everyone is talking about! Share tips and tricks with other crafters. Ages: 6-12
Date: Thursday, February 5 (Register: 1/29)Time: 7pm OR
Date: Wednesday, February 11 (Register: 2/4)Time: 7pm OR
Date: Thursday, February 19 (Register: 2/12)Time: 7pm 

 

Weeknight Craft
A
ges: 4-12 Date: Tuesday, February 17 (Register: 2/10) Time: 7pm 

Saturday Crafts
Ages: 4-12 Date: Saturdays, February 14 & 21 (Register: 2/7) Time: 3:30pm 

Valentine's Day Craft
Ages: 4-12 Date: Tuesday, February 10 (Register: 2/3) Time: 7pm  

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, February 23 (Register: 2/17)Time: 10am  

BINGO
Ages: 4-12  Date: Monday, February 2 (Register: 1/26) Time: 7pm 

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, February 9 (Register: 2/2)Time: 11am OR
Date: Thursdays, February 19 & 26 (Register: 2/12) Time: 11:15am OR 

Date: Fridays, February 20 & 27 (Register: 2/13) Time: 11:15am  

Music and Movement
Description: Join us for sing-a-long and dance-a-long songs and activities! Ages: 2½ - 4½ 
Date: Thursdays, February 19 & 26 (Register: 2/12)Time: 10am OR
Date: Fridays, February 20 & 27 (Register: 2/13)Time: 10am 

Play-n-Learn
Description: We provide educational toys for the parent/caregiver and child to play with together. Ages: 2½ - 4½ 
Date: Mondays, February 9 (Register: 2/2) Time: 10:30am OR
Date: Thursdays, February 19 & 26 (Register: 2/12) Time: 10:45am OR
Date: Fridays, February 20 & 27 (Register: 2/13)Time: 10:45am 

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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/