October 18, 2010

TEEN READ WEEK

October 17th - 23rd
Stop by the Library during Teen Read Week and check out our Books with Beat! Check out poetry, audiobooks, books about music and more! We will also have a Teen Read Week raffle! Fill out an entry form about your favorite book for your chance to win the Teen Read Week grand prize!

OCTOBER PROGRAMS

Sewing Workshop
Wednesday, October 20th 4:30-6:30pm
Get your creative juices flowing! Join us to learn basic sewing techniques to create your very own I-pod holder. All materials provided. $5 Materials Fee. Open to grades 5-12.

Pumpkin Party
Tuesday, October 26th 7-8pm
Join us in true Halloween spirit to paint, stencil and decorate your very own pumpkin. We will provide the pumpkin, supplies, music and a space to decorate your masterpiece. Open to grades 5-12.

Little Coffee Shop of Horrors
Wednesday, October 27th 4:30-6pm
Visit our Little Coffee Shop of Horrors and decorate a deliciously spooky dessert, create terrifying jewelry and participate in other scary activities. There will be ghostly snacks and prizes. This program will take place at the Merrick Library Wing. Open to grades 6-12.

Beach Bag Book Club...Goes Spooky
Friday, October 29th 7-9pm
The Beach Bag Book Club continues into fall with a spooky treat! Join us at the NORTH MERRICK LIBRARY to meet author Gitty Daneshvari and talk about her book "School of Fear". We'll be meeting after dark, after Library hours. Bring your flashlight and be prepared for all sorts of haunting fun! Open to grades 6-12.

Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7th-Adult) 8-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, October 5th and 19th, and November 2nd, 16th and 30th. New players welcome. Register on any night the club meets.

Lego Club
Tuesday, October 26th 3:30-4:30pm
Join us to practice your crazy Lego building skills. We will provide the Legos, or you can bring your own.

Book Buddies
Are you a teen who likes reading to young children? If so, sign up to become a Book Buddy Volunteer at the Adult Reference Desk. Teens and children become "buddies" by sharing books and a positive library experience. Children get a chance to practice their reading skills and/or be read to while teens gain volunteer experience, community service credit and a chance to make a difference in a child's life. Little Buddies ages 4-8 can sign-up at the Children's Desk. Book Buddies will meet Mondays, October 18th, 25th, November 1st, 8th, & 15th from 3:30-4pm.