Overleaf Jr. January / February / March 2006 Volume 16, Number 1

STORIES & FUN TODDLER STORY TIME For 2 year-olds  Tuesdays beginning January 24 through March 7     10 to 10:30 a.m.      Wednesdays beginning January 25 through March 8    10 to 10:30 a.m.  Thursdays beginning January 26 through March 9     10 to 10:30 a.m.     Join us for picture books, finger plays and playtime.  Children must be two years of age by January 10, 2006 PRESCHOOL STORY TIME For 3 to 5 year-olds  Tuesdays beginning January 24 through March 7     4 to 4:30 p.m.  Thursdays beginning January 26  through March 9     4 to 4:30 p.m. Join us for picture books and reading fun.  Children must be three years of age by January 10, 2006.   Registration for Toddler and Preschool Story Times begins Tuesday, January 10 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.  Please bring proof of birthdate and your Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library card to registration for Toddler and Preschool Story Time.

 
 
 
 

BOOKMARK WINNERS     Jonah G.- 5th Grade - Ogden Elementary School

 
 

BOOK DISCUSSIONS
 

Book Discussion for Grades K - 2 & "My Grown-up and Me" Wednesday, February 1, 6:30 p.m. Young Cam Jansen and the New Girl Mystery by David Adler How does Cam search for a missing classmate without using her photographic memory? Registration and book pickup for District Residents is Tuesday, January 3 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.   Book Discussion for Grade 3 Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 p.m. I Was a Third Grade Spy by Mary Jane Auch Brian's secret leads to fun when Brian and his friends try to discover neede details about the school talent contest. Registration and book pickup for District Residents is Wednesday,January 17 at 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.    Book Discussion for Grades 4 & 5 Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 p.m.  Everything on A Waffle by Polly Horvath Eleven-year-old Primrose, living in a small fishing village in British Columbia, recounts her experiences and the challenges of life in the months after her parents are missing at sea. Registration and book pickup for District Residents is Wednesday, February 28 at 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.

 

ONE WORLD WITH CHRIS MERWIN Wednesday, February 22, 10:30 a.m. Ages 4 and older Christ Merwin's multi-cultural fun, educational and highly interactive show introduces music played on the Hawaiian steel guitar, shakuhachi flute, steel drum and more . District residents may pick up tickets beginning Wesnesday, February 8 at 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Parenting Workshops with Karen Beja  Karen Beja is a school psychologist and educator with over twenty years experience in Early Childhood, Gifted and Special Education.  Register for one or both sessions.   Homework Help Workshop for Parents of Elementary Grade Students Help your child become more responsible and successful while reducing homework stress.  Thursday, March 9, 7 p.m. Common homework problems, situations and frustrations will be discussed with ideas and strategies provided to make homework a positive experience.      Talking with Your Children about Difficult Issues Gain confidence in your ability to listen to your child's concerns and provide the answers and support they need. Thursday, March 23, 7 p.m. This workshop will focus on support for parents in assisting their children to cope with family changes, life challenges and other issues.   District residents may register beginning Tuesday, February 28 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.  Registration is limited.

JANUARY BOOKMARK CONTEST  "Change Your World @ Your Library"   Create your own bookmark for National Library Week with our separate grades K-2 and 3-5 contests. Pick up your entry blank starting Tuesday, January 3, 2006 continuing through the month. The contest closes Friday, January 27.   The special bookmark you design will help us celebrate National Library Week (April 2-8, 2006).  All entries will be displayed on the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library Home Page during the month of April.  Look under Kids Sites.   Winners will be announced in the next Overleaf Jr.