FEBRUARY PROGRAMS

BOOK BUDDIES

Tuesdays, February 4^th, 11^th, 18^th & 25^th from 3:30-4:15pm

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, and a chance to make a difference in a child’s life.  Please sign up in advance online or at the Adult Reference desk.

CHESS CLUB

Children (3^rd-6^th Grade) 7:-7:55pm

YA & Adults (7^th-Adult) 8:-8:55pm

Have you always wanted to learn how to play chess?  Now is your chance!  Join instructor Joel Salman on Tuesdays, February 4^th and 18^th  and March 4^th & 18^th to learn the basics while our more seasoned players will learn new chess strategies and challenge new opponents. We have chess players of all skill levels. Whether you're an expert at the Queen's Gambit or you're just graduating from checkers, there is a spot for you in the Chess Club. New players welcome! No registration required.

WRITER’S WORKSHOP with MATT BLACKSTONE

Tuesdays, February 25^th, March 4^th & 11^th, 7-8pm

Do you like to write? Do you want to improve your skills in this area? Local author, Matt Blackstone, will teach you the techniques to write like a pro! He will also discuss his new book, SORRY YOU’RE LOST. There will be a reading from his book, a book raffle and signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the night of the event. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!  Sign up in advance, space is limited!

DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY PARTY

Sunday, March 2^nd, 2pm

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” We hope you choose to volunteer to help at our birthday bash for the one and only- Dr. Seuss! We’ll host children ages 3 and up and read stories, play games, do crafts,  and more! Please register in advance!

SAT PREP COURSE

Learn tricks and techniques for taking the SATs.

Enhance your math and verbal skills while learning test taking strategies that can help you get a higher score. This 6 week course will be held from 6:45-8:45pm on the following Thursday evenings: March 6^th, 13^th, 20^th and April 3^rd, 17^th and May 1^st. An $80 check, payable to Melissa Bielawski, is required at registration. Students must purchase McGraw-Hill’s SAT I Book, 2014 edition for class.  We have limited copies for sale at the Reference Desk for $5.  Please sign up in advance at the Adult

Reference Desk -space is limited!