An active center for children and parents. Program schedule includes story hours, reading clubs, films, crafts, creative writing, holiday and vacation programs.
Please remember to bring your Manhasset Library Card when registering for children's programs.

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
Tuesday, April 22, 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 beins Tuesday, April 1 at 11 a.m.   

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Wednesday April 23: Bee Movie {PG}
7-8:45 p.m.
Ages 3 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 ouside food or drink).
    This is not a drop-off program. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
     Registration begins Tuesday, April 1 at 11 a.m. in the Children's Room.

  SPRING CRAFT 
Thursday, April 24, 10 a.m. - 7 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 seasonal art project.                   
No registration necessary.
                                                                                     

MOMMY AND ME
Thursdays, May 8, 15, 22, 292
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 14, at 9 a.m.   

    

JAMMIN' JITTERBUGS
Fridays, May 2, 9, 16, 30, 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. No siblings not meeting age   
requirements. May not be taken simultaneously with Mommy & Me.  
Registration begins Monday, April 14, at 9 a.m.
   

 MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT
Saturday,May 10, 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
 seasonal art project. No registration necessary.      
                 

 FATHER'S DAY CRAFT
Saturday, June 14, 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.          

   Just a reminder for those who are already registered for
our Mommy & Me and Jammin' Jitterbugs. Classes are
starting soon. Call the Children's Room with questions
or cancellations.

STORIES AT THE GAZEBO
Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 11 a.m. - 12 noon
18 months-3 years: (with caregiver)
Held at M.J. Davies Green
Enjoy an outdoor storytime and snack. Please bring a blanket
or chair for comfy seating. No registration necessary.         

 

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 9, at 9 a.m., unless otherwise noted.

                           

SUMMER BOOK DISCUSSIONS (Grades 4 - 6)
Mondays, July 7 and July 28, 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 16, at 9 a.m.

               FAMILY FILM NIGHTS
Ages 3 and up, with caregiver.
Tuesday, July 8, 15, 22, 29, 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.
                                

CHESS INSTRUCTION
Wednesdays, July 9 or July 16, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Grades 2 - 6
All levels levels welcome. Children may enroll for one session only.
Hosted by the Long Island Chess-Nuts.
Registration begins Monday, June 16, at 9 a.m.

            SUMMER STORYTIMES
All storytimes take place in the Children's Room. Registration Lottery information:
Lottery entries will be accepted only from Monday, June 9 through Saturday,     
   June 21. Any entries received before Monday, June 9 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 on Monday, June 23. Lottery entries may be      
submitted in person, by phone, fax, or e-mail.

   TOYTIME 
Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 6 months - 2 1/2 years (with caregiver)
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 July 10. No siblings over  
2 1/2 years-old, please.                                                                    
 
 MOVE UP TO TODDLER STORYTIME
Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30. 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
20 - 30 months old
Youngsters and caregivers will enjoy stories and more as they are
introduced to a more structured storytime. Children must be       
     accomanied by a caregiver and have turned 20-months-old by July 9.
No siblings, please.                                                             

 2 1/2-3-YEAR OLD TODDLER STORYTIME
Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30
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 by July 9. No siblings
please.                                                                                   

    3-YEAR-OLD STORYTIME
Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29
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 8.
   No siblings, please.                                                                               

4-5 YEAR-OLD STORYTIME
Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, 28
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
This is a drop-off class for children not enrolled in Kindergarten in
September 2008. No caregivers, please.                                  

KINDERGARTEN STORYTIME  

Thursdays,July 10, 17, 24, 31
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
       This a a drop-off class for children entering Kindergarten in September
         2008. No caregivers, please.                                                           
 

STORYTIME PLUS
Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, 28
4 - 5 p.m.

This is a drop-off class for children entering 1st or 2nd grade in
September 2008. No caregivers, please.    

OTHER GREAT SUMMER PROGRAMS
2008 SUMMER READING CLUB
Registration starts on Tuesday, July 1 at 11 a.m.

GAME NIGHTS
Thursdays, July 10, 17. 24, 31, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Grades 2-6

SUMMER CRAFTS
Saturdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, 9:30 - 12 noon
Ages 3 and up
 
                        

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TWANG! The Tween Hangout for Grades 4 - 7

         TWEEN MOVIE NIGHT
Monday, April 14: Nancy Drew (2007) {PG}
7-9 p.m. Grades 4 - 7
Held 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 pillows for comfy floor movie    
 viewing.                                                                          
                          Registration begins Tuesday, April 1 at 9 a.m.                                     
                    Register by phone, e-mail, or in person in the Children's Room.

                                                   

TWANG!/TEENZONE IRON CHEF
Monday, May 12, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Grades 5 and up in the Community Room
$5 materials 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 will get to 
enjoy the results.                                                            
Registration begins Monday, April 21, at 9 a.m.    
       Please register in person at the MPL Circulation Desk.

THE MANHASSET SUDOKU CHALLENGE
Tuesday, May 20, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Grades 4 and up in the Community Room
The Sudoku craze hits Manhasset! Join us for an exciting puzzle
competition, all skill levels welcome! Great prizes for winners!    
(All chidlren must have a working knowledge of Sudoku. No      
instruction will be given.)                                                   
Registration begins on Monday, April 21 at 9 a.m.
                 Register by phone, e-mail, or in person in the Children's Room.

SUMMER SNEAK PEEK
Check out the spectacular summer of fun Twang! has in store for Manhasset tweens.

MPL 3RD ANNUAL SUMMER CHESS TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, July 23, 6-9 p.m.
Grades 3-6 in the Community Room
Play chess? Join us for a night of friendly competition. All skill levels
welcome, but no instruction will be given.                                   
Registration begins Monday, June 16 at 9 a.m.
Register by phone, e-mail, or in person in the Children's Room.

BOYS' BASH: GUITAR HERO
Thursday, July 17, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Grades 6 and up

GIRLS' NIGHT OUT: DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION
Thursday, July 24, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Grades 6 and up

 

READ, WORK, RELAX IN A SPACE JUST FOR KIDS IN GRADES 4 - 7 Listen to CDs Curl up on the comfy chairs Grab a great graphic novel Lounge around on the floor Check-out new magazines Work on projects at our new tables WEEKDAYS: STARTING AT 5 P.M. In the Children's Room

                                         

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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.

CHILDREN'S ROOM SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Benedetto-Rainone Puppet Collection
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.

YOUNG ADULT COLLECTIONS AND PROGRAMS

Fiction, biography, and paperback collections of special interest to young adults.

MEMBERSHIPS

Residents of the Manhasset School District may obtain a library card free of charge.  Proof of residence must be presented when applying for a library card.

 

                       

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