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Our Local Libraries

Some Highlights for this month...

April 16, 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  

Spring Break Game Nights!Description: Play Just Dance, Minecraft, Wii Sports, Roblox, and more. We will also have board games, card games, and Nok Hockey. Ages: 6-12Date: Wednesday, April 8 (Register: 4/1)Time: 7pm

Magic Show Ages: 3-6 Date: Saturday, April 11 (Register: 4/4)  Time: 3:30pm

Chocolate Hummingbird Nests- Description: Create a delicious springtime treat and take it home to eat! This class may use foods containing allergens. Ages: 5-12 Date: Wednesday, April 15 (Register: 4/8) Time: 7pm 

Senator Venditto's Free Kid Pix Photo ID Program Ages: All ages  Date: Friday, April 17 (No Registration Required) Time: 9:30am-12:30pm

Meet Elmo  Description: Sing, dance, and take photos with Elmo! Ages: Toddlers Date: Tuesday, April 28 (Register: 4/21) Time: 10:30am 

Geronimo and Thea Stilton Celebration- Description: As a journalist for The Rodent's Gazette, you will set out on an adventure-filled scavenger hunt and put your taste buds to the test at our Mystery Cheese station. You'll also see how well you know the Geronimo Stilton and Thea Stilton books during a game of trivia and then make a craft inspired by the popular series.  Ages: 6-12 Date: Thursday, April 30 (Register: 4/23) Time: 7pm 

Storytimes
Storytimes for Children 9-19 Months Old
Date: Wednesdays, April 15, 22 & 29 (Register: 4/8) Time: 10:45am 

Storytimes for Children 10-20 Months Old Date: Tuesdays, April 7, 14 & 21 (Register: 3/31) Time: 10am 

Storytimes for Children 19-29 Months Old Date: Wednesdays, April 15, 22 & 29 (Register: 4/8) Time: 11:45am 

Storytimes for Children 2-3 Years Old Date: Tuesdays, April 7, 14 & 21 (Register: 3/31) Time: 10:45am 

Storytimes for Children 3-5 Years Old Date: Tuesdays, April 7, 14 & 21 (Register: 3/31) Time: 11:45am 

Clubs
Chess Club -Description: An instructor will teach children how to play the game. Beginners and more advanced players are welcome! Ages: 5-12 Date: Tuesday, April 14 (Register: 4/7) 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: Wednesday, April 29 (Register: 4/22) 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, April 2 (Register: 3/26) Time: 7pm OR Date: Wednesday, April 22 (Register: 4/15) Time: 7pm OR Date: Sunday, April 12 (Register: 4/6) Time: 3:30pm

Needleless Knitting Club-Description: Get your feet wet in the world of knitting by learning how to knit with your fingers! Materials will be provided.  Ages: 6-12  Date: Thursday, April 23 (Register: 4/16)Time: 7pm 

Weeknight Crafts 
Ages: 4-12 Date: Tuesday, April 21 (Register: 4/14) Time: 7pm

Weekend Crafts Ages: 4-12  Date: Saturday, April 4 (Register: 3/28) Time: 3:30pm 

BINGO Ages: 4-12  Date: Tuesday, April 7 (Register: 3/31)  Time: 7pm OR Date: Monday, April 20 Register: 4/13) Time: 7pm

Monday Night Stories-n-Crafts-n-More - Ages: 3-5 Date: Monday, April 13 (Register: 4/6) Time: 7pm

Music and Movement - Description: Join us for sing-a-long and dance-a-long songs and activities! Ages: 2½ - 4½  Date: Thursdays, April 16, 23 & 30 (Register: 4/9) Time: 10am OR
Date: Fridays, April 10, 17 & 24 (Register: 4/2) Time: 10am OR Date: Saturday, April 25 (Register: 4/18) Time: 2pm 

Play-n-Learn- Description: We provide educational toys for the parent/caregiver and child to play with together. Ages: 2½ - 4½  Date: Thursdays, April 16, 23 & 30 (Register: 4/9) Time: 10:45am OR Date: Fridays, April 10, 17 & 24 (Register: 4/2)  Time: 10:45am OR Date: Saturday, April 25 (Register: 4/18) Time: 2:45pm 

Your Baby and You @Library

Description: Library time for you and your child. Hear a story, sing a song. Then, while your child plays with program-exclusive toys, you will hear about our services, get book recommendations, and meet other families.  Ages: 0-3  Date: Wednesdays, April 15 & 22 (Register: 4/8) Time: 1:45pm OR Date: Fridays, April 10 & 17 (Register: 4/2) Time: 10:15am  OR Date: Saturday, April 25 (Register: 4/18)Time: 3:30pm

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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/