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Onderdonk Avenue Manhasset, NY 11030 Phone:
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http://www.manhassetlibrary.org
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Onderdonk Avenue Manhasset, NY 11030 Phone:
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An active center for children and parents. Program schedule includes story hours, reading clubs, films, crafts, creative writing, holiday and vacation programs.
For current information, please see the Library newsletter on the bottom left on our main page at www.manhassetlibrary.org
Please remember to bring
your Manhasset Library Card when registering for children's programs.
E-mail the children's room at: mplkids@gmail.com
SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
All programs are held in the Children's Room unless otherwise
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.
SPRING STORYCRAFT 
Monday, April 13, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Grades 1 - 3
Youngsters will hear springtime stories and enjoy a fun seasonal craft project. This is a drop-off class.
Registration began Wednesday, April 1 at 9 a.m.
REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS OF LONG ISLAND
Tuesday, April 14, 2;30 - 4 p.m.
Grades 1-2: 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Grades 3-6: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join Jungle Bob Smith as he introduces us to live animals in his show, "Reptiles and Amphibians of Long Island". Among the animals he will bring are local turtles, snakes, frogs, and toads. He will also talk about the invasive Wall Lizard. (After the show he releases the animals back into the wild.)
Registration begins Wednesday, April 1 at 9 a.m.
FAMILY
MOVIE MATINEE
Wednesday, April 15: BOLT [PG]
2 - 4 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 movie-themed
gift pack. Please bring a blanket or pillows 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 Wednesday, April 1 at 9 a.m.
by phone, e-mail
or in person in the Children's Room.
SPRING CRAFT
Thursday, April 16, 10 a.m. - 7 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.
GIZMO GUYS
Thursday, April 16, 11 - 11;45 a.m.
Grades K - 6. Held in the community Room
Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker will amaze and amuse you with their juggling and rapid-fire act.
Registration
begins Wednesday, April 1 at 9 a.m.
MOMMY & ME
Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28
18 months - 5 years: 11:00 a.m. - 12 noon
18 months - 5 years: 1 - 2 p.m.
Youngsters (with caregiver) will enjoy crafts, movement activities, and songs in this interactive and fun class, Children may enroll for one session only. No siblings not meeting class age requirements. May not be taken simultaneously with Jammin' Jitterbugs.
Registration begins Monday, April 20 at 9 a.m.
JAMMIN'
JITTERBUGS
Fridays, May 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 2 - 5 (with caregiver)
Miss Holli and Mr. Tommy lead little
ones, as they shake, rattle and roll at their very own weekly music class. May not be taken simultaneously with Mommy & Me.
Registration begins Monday,April 20, at 9 a.m..
MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT
Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ages 3 and up (with caregiver)
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.
STORIES AT THE GAZEBO
Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 11a.m. - 12 noon
Ages 18 months - 3 years (with caregiver)
Held at Mary Davies Green
Enjoy an outdoor storytime and snack. Please bring a blanket or chair for comfy seating.
No registration necessary.
FATHER'S DAY CRAFT
Saturday, June 13, 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.
SUMMER
STORYTIMES 
All
storytimes take place in the Children's Room. Registration
Lottery Information: Lottery entries will be accepted only from Monday, June 8
through Saturday, June 20. Any entries received before Monday, June 8 will be disqualified. One
entry per child. Siblings registering for the same program need only submit 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 on either Monday, June 22 or Tuesday June 23. Lottery entries may be submitted in person, by phone, fax or e-mail.
TOYTIME
Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30
Ages 6 months - 2 1/2 years (with
caregiver) 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Ages 6 months - 2 1/2 years (with caregiver) 11a.m. - 12 noon
Enjoy playtime, songs, and stories. Children may enroll for one session only.
Children must
be accompanied by a caregiver
and have turned 6-months-old by July 9. No siblings over 2 1/2 years old, please.
MOVE UP TO TODDLER
STORYTIME
Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Ages 20 - 30 months (with caregiver)
Youngsters and caregivers will enjoy stories and more as they are introduced to a more structured storytime.
Children must be accompanied by a caregiver and have turned 20-months-old by July 8. No siblings, please.
2-YEAR-OLD
TODDLER STORYTIME
Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, 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-years-old by July 8. No siblings, please.
3-YEAR-OLD STORYTIME
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
This
is a drop-off class for children. Adults will be expected to remain in the Children's room during storytime.
Children must have turned 3-years-old by July 7. No siblings, please.
4-5
YEAR-OLD STORYTIME
Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
This is a drop-off class for children not enrolled in Kindergarten in September 2009.
No caregivers, please.
KINDERGARTEN STORYTIME
Thursdays,July 9, 16, 23, 30, 3;30 - 4:30 p.m.
This is
a drop-off class for children entering Kindergarten in September 2009. No caregivers, please..
STORYTIME
PLUS
Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, 27,
4 - 5 p.m.
Grades 1 - 2
This is a drop-off class for children entering 1st or 2nd grade in Spetember 2009
. No caregivers, please.
SUMMER PREVIEW
The Children's Room is the place to be this summer! Here's a taste of what we have in store!
Registration starts on June 8 at 9:00 a.m., unless otherwise noted.
SUMMER BOOK DISCUSSIONS (GRADES 4 - 6)
Mondays, July 6 and July 27, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for lively discussions of pre-selected books while sharing a snack. Copies of the first book will
be available at registration. Registration begins Monday, June 15 at 9:00 a.m.
FAMILY FILM NIGHTS
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Held in the Community Room
Please bring a blanket or pillows for comfy floor seating, No outside food or drink, please.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration begins Monday, June 29 at 9:00 a.m.
CHESS INSTRUCTION
Wednesdays July 8 and July 15, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Grades 2 - 6
All levels welcome. Children may enroll for one session only. Hosted by the Long Island Chess-Nuts.
Registration begins Monday, June 15 at 9:00 a.m.
SPECIAL MOPPET STORYTIME
Mother Goose Festival
Tuesday, June 30, 11;15 - 12:15
Ages 18 months - 3 years only (with caregiver)
Held in Storytime Room of Manhasset Library Children's Room.
Enjoy the best of Mother Goose through songs, music and rhymes.
No registration necessary.
TEDDY BEAR TEA (Ages 3,4,5)
drop off ...Adults are requested to remain in the Children's Room
Friday, July 17, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Hear stories and decorate a Teddy Bear to take home.
Registration begins on Wednesday, July 1 at 9:00 a.m.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORYCRAFT (Ages 3,4,5,6)
drop off...Adults are requested to remain in the Children's Room
Friday, July 24, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Come and shake, rattle and roll.
Registration begins on Wednesday, July 1 at 9:00 a.m.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL (Grades 2,3,and 4)
Tuesday, August 4, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
A yummy workshop to make and eat.
Registration begins on Wednesday, July 1 at 9:00 a.m.
LETTERBOXING (Grades 1 - 6)
(adult must also attend)
Wednesday, July 8, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
OR
Monday, July 20, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fun-fulled...adventure...international scavenger hunt for the entire family.
Get history, instructions, maps, put kit together and share your adventure.
Registration begins on Wednesday, July 1 at 9:00 a.m.
OTHER GREAT SUMMER PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
2009 SUMMER READING CLUB
Registration begins Wednesday, July 1 at 9 a.m.
GAME NIGHTS - Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, 6;30 - 8:30 p.m. Grades 2 - 6.
SUMMER CRAFTS - Saturdays, July 11, 18, 25, 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon. Ages 3 and up
TWANG! The Tween Hangout for Grades
4 - 7
SPRING HAPPENINGS
Please see individual program descriptions for registration
information
and age requirements. 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. These are drop-off programs.
No parents,
please. Younger children will not be admitted.
TWEEN MOVIE
NIGHT
Thursday, April 16, 6;30 - 8:30 p.m: City of Ember [PG]
"Tween audiences should be awestruck" -- MovieTime
. 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 movie viewing.
Registration begins Wednesday, April 1 at 9 a.m.
Register by phone, e-mail, or in person in the Children's Room.
SECOND ANNUAL MANHASSET SUDOKU CHALLENGE
Tuesday, May 19, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Grades 4 and up in the Community room
The sudoku crase hits Manhasset! Join us for an exciting puzzle competition, all skill levels welcome? Great prizes for winners! All children must have a working knowledge of Sudoku; no instruction will be given.
Registration begins Monday, May 4 at 9 a.m. by phone, e-mail or in person in the Children's Room
SECOND ANNUAL TWANG!/TEENZONE IRON CHEF
Monday, June 8, 7 - 8 p.m.
Grades 5 and up
Held in the Community Room
$5 material fee must be paid at registration
Professional chef Ms. Lee Perotta will help you run your own cooking competition based on the Food Network's hit TV show. Participants will take turns hosting and cooking and then enjoying the results.
Registration begins Tuesday, May 26 at 11 a.m. Register in person at the MPL Circulation desk. .
SUMMER
SNEAK PEEK
Check out some of the
spectacular Spring Fun Twang! has in store for Manhasset tweens. Information
including dates of programs and registration will be coming
soon.
MPL 3RD ANNUAL SUMMER CHESS TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, July 22, 6 - 9 p.m. in the Community Room
Registration begins Monday, June 15 at 9 a.m.
Register by phone, e-mail, or in person in the Children's Room.
BOYS' BASH: NASCAR
Thursday, July 9, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Grades 6 and up
Registration begins Monday, June 29 at 9 a.m.
GIRLS' NIGHT OUT: DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION
Thursday, July 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Grades 6 and up
Registration begins Monday June 29 at 9 a.m.
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READ, WORK, RELAX
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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.
