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Welcome To The Youth Services Department
Long Beach Public Library 111 W. Park Avenue Long Beach, New York 11561
(516) 432-7201 youthservices@netscape.net

NASSAU LIBRARY SYSTEM

This site has loads of links to a wide variety of fun childrens' web sites

The content of this site is provided by the Nassau Library System Youth Services Department, in cooperation with Youth Services Librarians in the 54 member libraries of Nassau County.

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BILINGUAL STORYTIME

Presented in English and Spanish. This storytime is for those who are interested in exposing their children to the Spanish language. It is also suitable for those children learning English as a second language. Children will hear stories, sing songs and view short videos in both languages. They will also do a simple craft.
Program runs for four weeks.

Bilingual Registration Information and Program Dates.

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BOOK BUDDIES

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, community service credit and a chance to make a difference in a child's life.

As one "Little Buddy" commented at the end of his first session, "this is awesome!"

Teens wishing to participate as "Big Buddies" must attend an orientation to the program.
All Buddies (both little and big) receive certificates of participation.

Please contact Miss Pohl for further information at 432-7201 at the Youth Services Department

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THE BOOK BUNCH DISCUSSION GROUP
(For boys and girls in grades 3-4)

Boys and girls munch with the bunch as we snack,
discuss a great book, and do a literary based activity.

Click Here For Program Information

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BOOKMARK CONTESTS

Attention Artists in Grades K-8!

Stay tuned for our next bookmark contest in summer 2009

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CHAPTER CHATS DISCUSSION GROUP
(Just for boys and girls in 2nd Grade)

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CHESS CLUB
with Chess Master, Joel Salman

This workshop is for beginners and players who are looking for playing partners
and/or a bit of instruction.

Click Here For Program Information

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CRAFT PROGRAMS
Do you like to do arts and crafts? We do monthly crafts on a wide variety of themes and with various materials.

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picture of cartoon dog reading a book with caption "reading is fun"

DOG TALES READING PROGRAM

Stay tuned for our next session of Dog Tales.

Please visit our Dog Tales webpage for more information and program photos!

Homework Help

The Library and the Long Beach School District now offer real-time, Live Homework Help. Live tutors are available on-line between the hours of 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., seven days a week to assist students with Math, Science, Social Studies, and
English Composition, in 20-minute sessions.

Connect to a tutor in 4 easy steps:
(A simple download is required for first-time home use).

1. Click the Live Homework Help icon (at left).
2. Type in your library barcode.
3. Enter your grade level and homework subject.
4. Connect to a tutor in the online classroom for 20 minutes of expert help.

The site offers a practice classroom, live technical assistance, contact information and classroom rules accessible from home or the library.

Please call the Adult or Youth Services Reference Desk for further information at
(516) 432-7201.

JUNIOR BOOKSNACKERS
DISCUSSION GROUP
(For boys and girls in grades 4-5)

Boys and girls in grades 4-5 meet monthly to discuss a great book, have a snack and make new friends. Books are chosen from a variety of genres: mystery, science fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction and historical fiction.

Stay tuned for our 21th Annual Summer Reading Club coming in June 2009!

Join our Summer Reading Club for a summer filled with reading, crafts, puzzles and prizes! All kids entering 1st through 5th grade who sign up for the Library's popular Summer Reading Club will get a packet containing prizes and activities for summertime reading. Those who read 8 books will earn some awesome prizes. Fill out Raffle tickets for each book read to be entered in weekly raffle drawings for other great prizes.