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Children's Services at the Glen Cove Public Library welcomes the whole family. From storytimes for toddlers, to research for children and teachers, we offer programs and materials tailored to fit the needs of the community. 
The Children's Room includes Picture Books, Juvenile Fiction, Non-fiction, Reference, Parent-Teacher and Family Sharing collections. Encyclopedias, math, science and pre-school programs are now available on CD-ROM. 
With the addition of the On-line Public Access Catalogue and a CD-ROM to the Children's Room, we're more than just books. 
 


Children's Activities

Fun at the Library
  June 2005


Please register in the Children's Room for all programs, and check for seating availability. Registration for all craft programs begins on Monday, May 2nd.
Preference is given to Glen Cove residents.  Non-residents may register, space permitting.
(516) 676 – 2130

after school Springtime crafts

  Spring Picture Frame
Wednesday, June 8,
7pm

Create two Spring bunny picture frames - one in pink and one in blue.  These adorable frames will each hold one 3" x 5" picture.  Perfect to keep or to give as a special gift.
Grades:
4 – 5  Registration: Yes  Fee: No


 
Rustic Bird Feeder
Thursday, June 9,
4pm

Get ready for those backyard Summer birds.  Create a simple bird feeder using popsicle sticks and twine and help to feed our feathered friends.
Grades:
K – 4  Registration: Yes  Fee: No



PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

 
Little White Duck
Thursday, June 2,
11am

Enjoy the beginning of the Summer season with a special activity based on the classic children's song, "Little White Duck."  Enjoy a felt-board story, music and create a special duck craft using the shape of your child's hands and foot! 
Ages:
2 - 4 years, with parent  Registration: Yes  Fee: No


Time For Kids Caterpillar
Friday, June 10,
11am

Celebrate the many joys of Spring and look forward to Summer with an hour of music, dance and special caterpillar craft.  This interactive hour is just as much fun for adults as it is for the children! 
Ages:
18 months - 3 years, with parent  Registration: Yes  Fee: No


STORYTIME AT THE GLEN COVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Spring storytimes are now in session and will continue until the week of May 16th.    Look for the Summer storytime schedule in the next issue of this newsletter.
 
MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME
MONDAYS OR TUESDAYS, 10AM
Designed for the 18-30 month-old, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, this participatory
program includes music, simple stories, and nursery rhymes.
 
READ-TO-ME STORYTIME
WEDNESDAYS, 10AM OR 1:30PM OR THURSDAYS, 10AM
Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and crafts with your young child as he or she learns to enjoy
the wonders of books and reading.  For children ages 21/2 to 4 years, with parent.
 
BOOKS ALIVE STORYTIME
MONDAYS, APRIL 11, 18, AND 25, 4PM
Specially designed for 4 and 5-year-olds, preschool and kindergarten children will share books,
music, films, and book-related activities.  Children will meet in our Community Room. 
No parent necessary, but parent must remain in the Library.  No siblings, please!



A special Thanks to our young writers!

Children's Services would like to thank all of the talented young writers who entered our annual "Write and Illustrate Your Own Book" contest.  The winners will be awarded ribbons and given books at a special award ceremony on Thursday, May 5th.  Please look for the names of our winners in the next issue of this Newsletter.


Glen Cove Public Library's SUMMER READING CLUB
"TUNE IN @ YOUR LIBRARY 2005"

Tune into books, music appreciation, songs, art and new friends at the Glen Cove Library this Summer.  We will offer a variety of activities relating to the joy of books and music.  The Summer Reading Club is open to all
Glen Cove children from Pre-K to grade 5.  Keep a record of all the books you read on your reading record card and receive special incentive prizes as you read throughout the Summer.  Be eligible for a weekly raffle with great prizes.  Join us for family shows, crafts and special storytimes.  Registration begins on Monday, June 27.  Come in to register for our special activities and receive a gift.  A flyer with all of the Summer Reading Club information will be available in the Children's Room
by Monday, June 20.



  S
ummer Kick-Off Celebration
Tune in @ the Library
With Anna E. Kravis
Thursday, July 7, 4pm
Join us for a show that the whole family will enjoy!  Anna E. Kravis will entertain us with songs, puppets and stories.  This talented artist will share her entertaining energy with us using an electric keyboard, hand puppets, songs and lots of audience participation.  Come prepared to have fun! 
Ages: 3 and up Registration: Yes Fee: No


Save the Date!
Glen Cove Public Library's Summer Family Bus Trip to the Bronx Zoo
Thursday, august 11th
$22 per person includes travel by luxury coach bus and admission to the zoo.  Registration begins on Tuesday, July 5thFor additional information, please call the Children's department at 676-2130.

 

New children's dvds
Baby Einstein - Baby Mozart: Discovering the Seasons  DVD # 593
Balto III  DVD # 562

Denise Austin's Fit Kids  DVD # 558

Is Your Mama a Llama?..And More Stories About Growing Up  DVD # 556
Mulan II  DVD # 561

Shark Tale  DVD # 564


INTERNET TIPS
Parents:  Are you looking for help with your child's homework problems?  Try www.schwablearning.org for some practical tips to help make your child's homework sessions a better experience for the both of you. Learn how to manage learning problems and better understand your child's strengths and needs.

Students: Looking for some help with your homework and reference questions?  Try using the Homework Central Website at www.infoplease.com/homework.  This website offers information on geography, history, math and science and provides helpful tips for reading, writing, and studying.  The dictionary, encyclopedia, and atlases are also very useful if you need help with a difficult homework problem.


Homework Help from the Nassau Library System

Need homework help?  Try some on-line resources through the Nassau Library System’s home page.  Type in at the location bar:  www.nassaulibrary.org.  Click on “Kids’ Page” and then “Homework Help.” Subject areas are arranged alphabetically and provide assistance in mathematics, science, the arts and history.  Take advantage of the many useful resources provided by the Nassau Library System.




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Last update 26 May 2005