June 12, 2008

TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB

Don’t forget to sign up for the Teen Summer Reading Club! The first 30 teens get a prize! Review books you've read and submit them weekly to be entered in a raffle! You have to read for school - why not win prizes for it???

JULY/AUGUST PROGRAMS

CHESS CLUB
Children (3rd-6th Grades) 7:00-7:55PM
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8:00-8:55PM
Our chess club will meet this month on Wednesdays, July 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, August 6th, 13th. New players welcome! Register on any night the club meets.

CARTOONING WORKSHOP
Thursday, July 10th 6-7:30p.m.
Learn how to draw you favorite cartoon characters with the talented Derek Mainhart. He will discuss character development and practice a variety of cartooning techniques, including facial expressions and creating complex forms from simple shapes. All materials will be provided for this workshop.

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Tuesday, July 15th & August 26th 5:00pm
New members welcome! We need YOU to share your thoughts and opinions about the North Bellmore Library. Give us your feedback about our collection of books, movies and music. Tell us what kinds of programs you want to see. Discuss important issues affecting your library. Meetings will be held every month.

Guitar Hero Tournament
Tuesday, July 22nd 7-9p.m.
Come to the Library to show your rock star skills. The tournament is free and open to everyone in grades 5-12. Registration is required, and prizes will be awarded. You may bring your own guitar for PlayStation 2. We will have games for those eliminated. Of course we will provide snacks for all participants.

BEACH BAG BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, July 23rd and August 13th, 4:15p.m.
This summer our favorite teen author, Jen Calonita, invites you and your friends to join our super exciting and fun Beach Bag Book Club. Grab a beach bag, which is available at the Reference Desk for all BBB Club members, relax by the pool or at the beach with a book, and come for a cozy gathering at the Merrick Library Wing to discuss exciting summer reads with famous authors. Enjoy a snack, receive prizes, and big surprises guaranteed! Our July book will be, Secrets of my Hollywood life : Family Affairs, by Jen Calonita, followed by our August book, Spells and Sleeping Bags by Sarah Mlynowski. Open to teens from Bellmore, North Bellmore, Merrick and North Merrick.

MEXICAN COOKING CLASS
Wednesday, July 23rd, 6-7p.m.
Want to learn how to cook? Join us to create three authentic Mexican dishes.
$3 Materials fee.

Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Workshop
Thursday, August 14th, 7-8:30p.m.
Join us to make ice cream the old fashioned way. We will enjoy sundaes with all the toppings, and learn about the history of ice cream. Recipes will be given out.
$3.50 Materials fee.

DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION
Wednesday, August 20th 7-8:30p.m.
Dance your heart out…Come experience DDR (on the big screen!), the dance phenomenon for teens! Enjoy Refreshments! For children ages 10 and up.Please register in advance.

SUMMER READING CLUB FINALE PARTY!!!
Thursday, August 21st, 5p.m.
Come and celebrate the finale of the Summer Reading Club with North Bellmore, Bellmore, Merrick, and North Merrick teens at the Merrick Library. We will have guitar hero, karaoke and DDR! Pizza and Italian ices will be served! Raffles and prizes! End your summer with a bang!

PAPER BAG SCRAPBOOK
Tuesday, August 26th 7-8:30p.m.
Refashion lunch bags to hold memories instead of sandwiches. Bring at least 10 photographs for your album. All supplies will be provided. $3 Materials fee