January 28, 2015

FEBRUARY PROGRAMS

Making a Music Video
Wednesday, February 11th 6:30-8:30pm
In this hands on class, we will take pictures, graphics and music and
create a music video. Timelines, effects, transitions and more will be addressed. Bring a USB drive with your favorite song and pictures. Please register in advance. Open to grades 5 and up.

Sweatshirt Revamp Camp
Tuesday, February 24th 7pm
Join us to turn an old sweatshirt into a new fashioned work of art. You provide the sweatshirt,  we’ll provide everything else! It’s not only good for the environment, but for your wardrobe too! Please register in advance-space is limited! Open to grades 5 and up.

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 5th, 12th, 19th and April 2nd, 9th & 16th. An $80 check, payable to Melissa Bielawski, is required at registration. Students must purchase McGraw-Hill’s SAT I Book, 2015 Edition for class.  We have limited copies for sale at the Reference Desk for $5. Registration opens February 2nd to all NBL patrons, and February 17th for all non-residents.  

Teen Movie: BOOK OF LIFE
Wednesday, February 18th 6:30pm
The Book of Life is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.

Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7
th-Adult) 8-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, 
February 3rd & 17thand March 3rd, 17th and 31st. New players welcome! All skill levels!

 CHESS TOURNAMENT
Sunday, March 1st 1-5pm
Join Chess Master Joel Salman as he conducts this lively tournament for chess enthusiasts in grades 2 through 12. Chess sets, boards and clocks will be provided for all players. Check-in between 1:30-1:45pm, round one begins at 1:50pm. Please arrive promptly. Trophies will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. Prizes will be given to those players who complete the tournament. All participants must register in advance online or at the Adult Reference Desk.

Craft Buddies
Mondays, March 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th 3:30-4:30pm
March is National Craft Month. What better way to celebrate than to volunteer to help young children create fun spring craft projects!  Community service will be awarded. Grades 5 and up.






January 7, 2015

JANUARY PROGRAMS

TEEN BOOK REVIEWERS
Love to read? Earn community service credit by reviewing award-winning Young Adult books selected by the American Library Association. Your review will appear in the Young Adult section and on our blog. Applications and booklists are available at the Adult Reference Desk.

BOOKEND DECORATING
  Monday, January 12th, 3:30-4:30pm
Use your crafty skills to beautify the Young Adult Department. We will decorate our boring old bookends with paint and collages to spruce up the YA section. Sign-up in advance online or at the Adult Reference Desk. Grade 5+

TEEN MOVIE: THE GIVER
Wednesday, January 14th 6pm
In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world. This film is based on Lois Lowry's award winning novel of the same name. You decide which is better! Rated PG-13

COOKIES FOR CHARITY
Wednesday, January 21st 7-8pm
Join us in baking for a good cause.  We will learn to make homemade chocolate chip cookies from scratch, and Mrs. Kathy will bake half of them and bring them to the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen in Hempstead.  We will bring the other half home to enjoy with family and friends. Grade 5+


Chess Club
Children (3rd-6th Grade) 7-7:55pm
YA & Adults (7
th-Adult) 8-8:55pm
Our chess club will meet on Tuesdays, January 6th & 20th and February 3rd & 17th. New players welcome! All skill levels! We are also hosting a Chess Tournament on Sunday, March 1st. Stay tuned for more details!

Taco night
Tuesday, January 27th 7-8pm
Mrs. Kathy will teach us how to season chicken and prepare a
delicious and nutritious taco. There will be a choice of soft and hard tacos, and lots of toppings! Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies.