Wednesday, August 31, 2011

September is Here!

Here is our line-up of programs for the new month.  Join us! 
(Please note  registration requirements.)

Li'l Playmates
Wednesdays, 10-11 AM
Sept. 7 & 14 & 28 (skip 9/21)  and October 5 & 12
Register: Online or in person beginning 9/2 @ 10am      

We're back for more fun!  For babies 18 - 29 months with Parent/Caregiver.


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Grandparents' Day Celebration
Tuesday, Sept. 13th, 1-2pm
Register:  Online or in person beginning 9/2 @ 10am
Children ages 2-5, with grandparents.  Share some special time! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts,  and cookies and "tea." 


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National Talk-Like-a-Pirate Day
Monday, Sept. 19th, 3:30-4:30 pm
Grades K-3
Register: Online or in person beginning 9/9 @ 10am

Maties!  Hear  pirate yarns, sing a sea shanty, practice your pirate speak, build a ship, and leave with a Jolly Roger gift or two!



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Mother Goose
Tuesday, Sept. 20th, 9:30-10 am
Register: Online or in person beginning 9/9 @ 10am

Parents and children ages 9-18 months share baby games, rhymes, music and fun!  Little siblings OK. 


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Farmer Rabbit
Thursday, Sept. 22nd, 10:30 - 11:30 pm
Ages 18 mos. - 5 years, with parent/caregiver
Register: Online or in person beginning 9/9 @ 10am



Join Donna Green for music, story, crafts and fun.


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MOVIE TIME
"Dumbo" 
Friday, Sept. 23rd @ 3:30 pm
Rated G / 64 minutes
No tickets or registration necessary

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the release of this Disney classic. 

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Songs and Play for Baby's Day
Monday, September 26th, 9:30 - 10 am
Register:  Online or in person beginning Sept. 16 @ 10am

3-12 month olds, with parent/caregiver.  The focus is on music and movement as we play baby games and sing soothing baby songs.  Bring a soft mat or receiving blanket and wear comfortable clothes. 
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It's All About Fall
Tuesday, Sept 27th, 3:30 - 4:15 pm
Register:  Online or in person beginning Sept. 16 @ 10am

Let's explore the changes around us, as summer turns to fall.  We'll hear stories, make an autumn craft, and take home a crisp, red apple when we're done!  For children in grades K-3. 


Coming in October. . .

The following programs take place in October, but please note that registrations for them begin in September

FALL STORYTIMES


Registration for all Storytimes begins Friday, September 23 @ 10am

Toddler Time   (2-year-olds, with parent/caregiver)
Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 18, November 1 and 15 @ 10-10:30 am

Picture Book Storytime (ages 3-5, not yet in Kindergarten)
Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 26, November 2,9, 16 @ 1:30 - 2:15 pm

K-2 Storytime (Kindergarten - 2nd grade)
Thursdays, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 @ 3:30 4:15 pm

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Just for Laughs Book Club (Grades 3-5)
Monday, October 17 @ 3:30 -4:15 pm

book jacket

We will discuss the hilarious Best School Year Ever  by Barbara Robinson.  Possibly the funniest book ever???  Pick up a copy of the book at our in-person registration, beginning Friday, September 16th.

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Technology Day in the Library
Saturday, October 1st
(Registration for these two programs begins Friday, September 23rd @10am)




10-11am
Playaway View/ Tumblebooks/Sesame Street Reader/Overdrive
Learn how to access and use quality reading and games in a handheld device or on your own computer.

2-3pm
Databases
Databases are available remotely, online through the North Bellmore Library.  Parent, please join us to learn how to use and access the wealth of research material for elementary school students. 

(Technology Day programs are for parents, but children may accompany parents.)