STORIES & FUN

Registration and Story Times Begin in September

Registration for Toddler and Preschool Story Times
begins Wednesday, September 21 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
 
Please bring proof of birthdate and your
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library card to registration.

 

TODDLER STORY TIME 10 to 10:30 a.m. For 2 year-olds  Tuesdays beginning September 27 through December 6 Wednesdays beginning September 28 through December 7 Thursdays beginning September 29 through December 8 Join us for picture books, finger plays and playtime.  Children must be two years of age by September 15, 2005.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME 4 to 4:30 p.m. For 3 to 5 year-olds Tuesdays beginning September 27 through December 6 Thursdays beginning September 29 through December 8 Join us for picture books and reading fun.  Children must be three years of age by September 15, 2005.

 Book Discussions

Grade 3 Monday, November 21, 6:30 p.m.  How to Survive Third Grade by Laurie Lawlor    Ernest, an unpopular third grader, has a difficult adjustment to make until he finds a friend and experiences his first real successes in life.   Registration and book pickup is Thursday, October 20 at 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. for District Residents.

“My Grown-up & Me” for Grades K - 2   Wednesday, Nov. 30, 4 p.m.   The Giant Jelly Bean Jar by Marcie Aboff  Ben hopes to win the jar of jelly beans by guessing a riddle at Jo-Jo’s Jelly Bean Shop.   Registration and book pickup is Wednesday, November 2 at 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. for District Residents.

 

Grades 4 & 5 Monday, December 5, 6:30 p.m. Yang the Youngest and his Terrible Ear by Lensey Namioka   Recently arrived in Seattle from China, musically untalented Yingtao is faced with giving a violin performance to attract new students for his father when he would rather be working on friendships and playing baseball.   Registration and book pickup is Monday, November 7 at 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. for District Residents.

Children’s Author Visit The Proud Beech:  A Long Island Folk Tale With Madelyn Edelson   Grades 3 to 5 Wednesday, September 28, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a special visit from a Long Island author whose work depicts the history of Long Island through a beech tree.  While narrating her book during a slide presentation, Madelyn Edelson will imaginatively explore the concept of folk tales.    District residents may register beginning Wednesday, September 14, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m

Listening with Your Eyes Chip Bryant – Vaudevillian Silent Clown   Friday, November 25, 1 to 1:45 p.m. Ages 4 and older Come and enjoy this hilarious vaudeville style, fast paced, exciting show. Chris Bryant uses improvisation to combine mime, clowning, juggling, magic, puppetry, and music into a playful, audience-interactive entertaining performance.  District Residents and members of the Friends may pick up tickets beginning Wednesday, November 9 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The Friends of the Library are proud to sponsor this program.

Calling All Muggles!  In honor of the 4th Harry Potter movie release, TAC presents a magical film festival. Here’s your chance to catch up on the previous films before the new movie release on November 18. Join us at the library for 3 weeks in November to see a different Harry Potter movie. The magic begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 3  Thursday, November 10 Wednesday, November 16   Join us at 5:30 on this final night for magical snacks at our Hogwarts Celebration.  All who dress in Harry Potter attire will receive a special gift!   District Residents may sign up for this event from November 3rd to November 10th.

Chicken Brain Challenge with Petra Puppets  Friday, December 30, 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m.   Ages 4 and older  Stretch your imagination as your brain is challenged by the creative Petra Puppets. You will be entertained and amused by colorful characters such as The Mind Reading Chicken and Itchy Louie, members of the Chicken Team. Take your mind on an adventure with this fun filled event.   District Residents and members of the Friends may pick up tickets  beginning Wednesday, December 14 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The Friends of the Library are proud to co-sponsor this program.

BOOKMARK WINNERS  Shayna L., 4th Grade Hewlett Elementary School