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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