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Onderdonk Avenue Manhasset, NY 11030 Phone:
(516) 627-2300 Fax: (516) 627-4339
http://www.manhassetlibrary.org
E-mail: manhassetpublib@yahoo.com
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Onderdonk Avenue Manhasset, NY 11030 Phone:
(516) 627-2300 Fax: (516) 627-4339 |
SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
All programs are held in the Children's Room unlesskotherwise
noted. Siblings not meeting
class age requirements will not be allowed to attend, unless otherwise noted.
Registration
may be by phone, e-mail, fax, or in person in the Children's Room. Please
include child's
name, address, phone, age, date of birth, grade, and the barcode number
from the back
of a family library card when registering.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
3rd Grade: Wednesdays, Oct. 22, Nov. 12, Dec. 3
4th-5th Grades: Wednesdays, Sept. 14, Oct. 29, Nov. 19
4-5 p.m.
Children read
and discuss pre-selected books while sharing a snack.
Copies of the first book will be available at registration.
Registration begins Wednesday, September 3 at 9 a.m.
TOT'S NIGHT
OUT
Wednesdays, October 15, November 5, December 3, 7-8 p.m.
Ages 18 months - 5 years
Children (with
caregiver) will enjoy crafts, movement activities and
songs
in this interactive and fun monthly class.
Registration beins Monday, September 8 at 9 a.m.
HALLOWEEN
CRAFT
Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ages 3 and up
Children
(with caregiver) will be able to drop in at their convenience during
the day
and make a simple, self-guided holiday art project.
No registration necessary.
PRESCHOOL
SHOWCASE
Wednesday, October 22, 7 - 9 p.m. in the Community Room
Adults only, please (Children will not be permitted to attend)
Parents of preschool children will have an opportunity to meet and listen
to brief presentations
from directors of Manhasset-area preschools. Following sign-in and refreshments,
the program
will begin promptly
at 7:30 p.m. After the presentations, parents will have an opportunity to
meet the
directors
to ask questions and receive brochures and applications. The Preschool showcase
is being
hosted by the Great Neck-Manhasset Community
Child Care Partnership. For more information, call
Pat Roos (627-2300 x305).
No registration necessary.
PUMPKIN PAINTING
Saturday, October 25, 10:30 -
11:30 a.m., 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Ages 3 - 5 (with caregiver)
Bring your own pumpkin and create a unique holiday
work of art.
All art supplies will be provided. Children must be accompanied
by caregivers. No siblings not meeting class
age requirements.
Registration begins Monday, October 6 at 9 a.m.
LIFE
WITH MAGGIE
Saturday, November 8, 2 - 3 p.m.
Grades 3 - 6
Join author Selena Winter in learning about Maggie, a child
with Cerebral Palsy who
shows her inspirational story over a tow and a-half year period. The author
uses
photography combined with text to depict the world of special needs as well
as
Maggie's ability to play sports and have fun with family and friends. There
will be a
raffle for a gift certificate and other giveaways!
Registration begins Tuesday, October 14, at 11 a.m.
THANKSGIVING CRAFT
Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ages 3 and up
Children (with
caregiver) will be able to drop in at their
convenience during the day and
make a simple, self-guided
holiday art project. No registration necessary.
WINTER
CRAFT
Friday, December 26 and Saturday, December 27, 10 a.m. - 4
p.m.
Ages 3 and up
Children (with caregiver) will be able to drop in at their
convenience during the day and
make a simple, self-guided
seasonal art project. No registration necessary.
WINTER
STORYCRAFT
Tuesday, December 30, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades1 - 3
Kids
will hear wintertime stories and enjoy a fun seasonal craft project.
No siblings not meeting class age requirements.
FAMILY MOVIE
NIGHT
Tuesday, December
30: WALL-E (G)
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Ages 4 and up (with caregiver) in the Community room
Join us for a fun family flick and enjoy a snack. Free
raffle for a movie-themed gift pack.
Please bring a blanket or pillow for comfy floor seating. Snacks and beverages
will be
provided by the Library (please, no outside food or drink). This is
not a drop-off program.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration begins Monday, December 15 at 9 a.m.,
by phone, e-mail, or in person
in the Children's Room.
FALL STORYTIMES
All storytimes are held in the Children's Room.
REGISTRATION LOTTERY INFORMATION: Lottery
entries will be accepted only from
Monday, October 6 through Sunday, October 19. Any entries received before
Monday,
October 6, at 9 a.m. will be disqualified. One entry per child.Siblings
registering for
the same program need submit only one entry. Entries must include child's
name,
address, phone number, date of birth, grade (if applicable), and the barcode
number
from a family library card.
Entrants will be phoned with lottery results either on Monday,
October 20 or
Tuesday, October 21.. Lottery entries may be submitted in person, by phone,
fax, or
e-mail.
TOYTIME
Ages 6 months-2 1/2 years, with caregiver.
Thursdays, October 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11,
10:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy playtime, songs and stories.
Children enrolled in Toytime may not
be simultaneously enrolled in another storytime. Children must be
accompanied by a caregiver and have turned 6-months old by Nov. 1.
No siblings over 2 1/2 years old, please.
MOPPET STORYTIME
Ages 18 - 24 months (with caregiver).
Tuesdays, October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2
11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Familiar rhymes, favorite songs, and gentle stories are the foundation of
this fun-filled
introduction to storytime for children and their caregivers. Children
must be
accompanied by a caregiver and have turned 18-months old by October 28.
No
siblings, please.
2-YEAR OLD
STORYTIME
Wednesdays, October 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Youngsters and
caregivers will enjoy stories and more. Children must be
accompanied
by a caregiver and have turned 2 by October 31. No siblings, please.
2
1/2 - 3 YEAR-OLD STORYTIME
Wednesdays, October 29, November 5,
12, 19, December 3, 10
10:45 - 11:30 a.m.
Youngsters
and caregivers will enjoy stories and more. Children must be
accompanied by a caregiver
and have turned 2 1/2 years-old by October 29.
No siblings, please.
3 YEAR-OLD STORYTIME
Tuesdays, October 28, November 4, 11, 18,
25, December 2
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
This is a drop-off class for
children. Adults will be expected to ramain in the
storytelling room with the youngsters during the first few sessions before
separation. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver and have turned
3-years old by October 28. No siblings, please.
4 -5 YEAR-OLD STORYTIME
Mondays, October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Preschoolers
will enjoy a storytime must for them! This is a drop-off class for
children not enrolled in Kindergarten. No caregivers, please.
KINDERGARTEN STORYTIME
Thursdays, October
30, November 5, 13, 20, December 4, 11,
4 -4:45 p.m.
Kindergarteners will enjoy a special storytime just for them! Longer
stories and crazy crafts are all part of the fun. This is a drop-off
class
for children currently enrolled in Kindergarten. No caregivers, please.
STORYTIME PLUS
Mondays, October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24,
December 1
4 - 5 p.m. Grades 1 - 2
Older
chldren will enjoy more complex stories and involved crafts.
This is a drop-off class. No caregivers, please.
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October 28, 3
p.m. in the Community Room
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TWANG! The Tween Hangout for Grades
4 - 7
FALL HAPPENINGS
Please see individual program descriptions
for registration information
and age restrictions. These are drop-off programs. No parents, Please.
Younger children will not be admitted.
TWANG/TEENZONE THAT'S
A WRAP!
Tuesday, October 21, 7 p.m.
Grades 5 and up
Held in the Twang Lounge
$5 material
fee must be paid at registration.
Join
your friends and learn how to make delicious wraps. Get creative by
filling your wraps with your favorites.
Registration begins on Monday, October
6 at 9 a.m. Register in person
at the MPL Circulation Desk.
TWEEN
MOVIE NIGHT
Tuesday, November 18: Galazy Quest
(PG)
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Grades 4 - 7 in the Community Room
Enjoy
a cool movie, a snack, and a free raffle for movie-themed gift. Snacks and
beverages
will be provided (please,
no outside food or drink). Bring a blanket or pillow for comfy floor viewing.
Registration begins Monday, November 3, at 9 a.m,. by phone, fax, e-mail,
or in person in the Childrens' Room.
3rd ANNUAL TWANG/TEENZONE
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
Monday, December 29, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades 6 and up in the Community Room
Gamers, get your fingers ready to play the hottest video games at our 3rd
Annual Video Game Tournament.
GameCube, PS2, and Xbox games such as Guitar Hero, Burnout, and Super Smash
Brothers Melee will test
your skills. Prizes for top scorers and fun for all.
$7 per person materials fee payable at registration.
Registration begins Monday, December 8, at 9 a.m. Register in person at
the MPL Circulation Desk.
No parents or younger children.
WINTER SNEAK PEEK
TWANG/TEENZONE MAKE YOUR OWN QUESADILLA
TWEEN MOVIE NIGHT
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READ, WORK, RELAX Listen
to CDs WEEKDAYS:
STARTING AT 5 P.M.
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PICTURE BOOK
PLUS
A special collection of picture
books
for all ages is available in the Children's
room. Everyone is welcome
to come in and
sample these terrific books.
Benedetto-Rainone Puppet Collection CHILDREN'S ROOM SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Puppets for the young patron to enjoy at home.Book-Cassette Kits
Children's fiction and nonfiction titles in a mixed-media format.Books on Tape
Fiction and non-fiction unabridged tapes for children.Dolly Kern Science Collection
Science learning materials which may be borrowed from the Children's Room.Kelly Miscall Poetry Collection
Single works and anthologies of poetry.Parent's Bookshelf
Subjects of special concern to parents. Includes books on child development, learning disabilities, nutrition, toys, television watching.
