Tuesday, January 1, 2009
New Year's Day   - Libary Closed.
Library reopens on Friday, January 2, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

Friday, January 2, 2009 - Saturday, January 31, 2009
12th Annual Children's LEGO Exhibit   - For Children of All Ages
View original LEGO creations by Valley Stream children of all ages in this popular annual exhibit at the library.

Friday, January 2, 2009 - 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Young Adult Book Discussion Group - Children, Grades 6-12
This month's book is Twilight, by Stephanie Meyer. Group will be comparing books in the series and movie. Registration required. For further information, contact Ms. Kenney, YA Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.

Saturday, January 3, 2009- 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Internet Basics & Library Databases - Open to the Public.
Lecture and demonstration of Internet Basics and library databases. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, December 15, 2008.

Saturday, January 3, 2009 - 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Microsoft Word Class - Open to the Public.
Lecture and demonstration of Microsoft Word features and techniques. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, December 15, 2008.

Saturday, January 3, 2009 - 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Microsoft Excel Basics - Open to the Public.
Lecture and demonstration of Microsoft Excel Basics. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, December 15, 2008.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. OR Thursday, January 8, 2009- 1:30 p.m.
Alphabet Soup - Childen, Ages 3-5
Stories, book suggestions, crafts, and lots of fun. Select either Session I on Wednesday. or Session II on Thursday. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, December 22, 2008.

Thursday, January 8, 2009 - 4:15 p.m.
The Review Crew - Children, Grades 5-6
Book discussion program for Children in Grades 5-6. This month's book is Knucklehead, by Jon Scieszka . Registration required, so copies of book can be obtained for children. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian.
Registration begins on Thursday, December 4, 2008.

Saturday, January 10, 2009 - 11:00 a.m.
Saturday Storycraft - Childen, Grades K-6
Stories and craft. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, December 22, 2008.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 11:00 a.m.
Bouncing Babies - Childen, Ages 3-11 months
A special program with story, lap games, and play and play for toddlers, ages 3-11 months. This program requires parental/caregiver participation. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, December 29, 2008, for BOTH January sessions.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009- 1:30 p.m.
Totally Tykes - Childen, Ages 24-35 months
A program of stories, rhymes, and play for children, ages 24-35 months . Parent/caregiver attendance is optional. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, December 29, 2008, for BOTH January sessions.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009- 4:15 p.m.
The Book Bunch - Children, Grades 3-4
Book discussion program for Children in Grades 3-4. This month's book is K, by . Registration required, so copies of book can be obtained for children. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian.
Registration begins on Monday, December 22, 2008.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 11:00 a.m.
Toddler Time - Childen, Ages 12-23 months
A special program with story, rhymes, and play for toddlers, ages 12-23 months. This program requires parental/caregiver participation. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, December 29, 2008, for BOTH January sessions.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009- 4:15 p.m.
Winter Story Craft Jr. - Childen, Grades K-2
Stories, craft, and lots of fun. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, December 29, 2008.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library Board of Trustees Meeting   - Open to the Public .
Ring bell at Children's Room Entrance for admittance.

Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 4:15 p.m.
Winter Story Craft . - Childen, Grades 3-6
Stories, craft, and lots of fun. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, December 29, 2008.

Thursday, January 15, 2009- 6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Family Game Night - Children, Ages 5 and Up With Caregivers/Parents
Families will have fun playing board games with other children and families. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, December 29, 2008.

Friday, January 16, 2009- 6:30 p.m.
Young Adult Winter Wonderland Fun Night - Students, Grades 6-12
Make a winter craft . Play Winter Charades. Winter Scavenger Hunt. Lots of fun. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kenney, YA Librarian or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, January 5, 2009.

Monday, January 19, 2009
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day   - Library Closed.
Library reopens on Tuesday, January 22 , 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. OR Thursday, January 22, 2009- 1:30 p.m.
Alphabet Soup - Childen, Ages 3-5
Stories, book suggestions, crafts, and lots of fun. Select either Session I on Wednesday. or Session II on Thursday. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, January 5, 2009.

.Thursday, January 22, 2009- 7:00 p.m.
Jungle Bob Live! - Children, Grades K-6
Jungle Bob will show audience different animals such as a red-haired tarantula, an albino python, an iguana, a tortoise, etc. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director. This program has been funded by a Special New York State Legislative Grant from Senator Dean G. Skelos.
Registration begins on Monday, January 5, 2009.

Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. - RESCHEDULED TO January 31, 2009
Story & Snack - Childen, Ages 1-4 years
Stories and fun activities. Bring snack and blanket. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, January 5, 2009.

Monday, January 26, 2009 - 4:00 p.m.
Created Equal Bookmark Contest Award Ceremony - Students, Grades K-8
Student winners of the Created Equal Bookmark Contest will be honored by Mayor Edward Cahill. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - 11:00 a.m.
Bouncing Babies - Childen, Ages 3-11 months
A special program with story, lap games, and play and play for toddlers, ages 3-11 months. This program requires parental/caregiver participation. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, December 22, 2008, for BOTH January sessions.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009- 1:30 p.m.
Totally Tykes - Childen, Ages 24-35 months
A program of stories, rhymes, and play for children, ages 24-35 months . Parent/caregiver attendance is optional. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, December 22, 2008, for BOTH January sessions.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
Henry Waldinger Memorial Library Book Club Meeting   - Open to the Public .
The Book Club will discuss A Thousand Splendid Suns , by Hosseini Khomeni . Registration required, so copies of book can be obtained for participants. Contact Ms. Rogawski or Ms. Eng for further information.
Registration begins on Tuesday, December 16, 2008.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 11:00 a.m.
Toddler Time - Childen, Ages 12-23 months
A special program with story, rhymes, and play for toddlers, ages 12-23 months. This program requires parental/caregiver participation. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, December 22, 2008, for BOTH January sessions.

Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 4:15 p.m.
Check Mates - Childen, Grades 3-6
Game afternoons with board games and lots of fun. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, January 12, 2009.

Thursday, January 29, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
Snuggly Stories - Children, Ages 3 months - 3 years
Pajamas are optional for this evening story time; bring your favorite stuffed toy. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, January 12, 2009.

Friday, January 30, 2009 - 11:00 a.m.
Kraft Korner - Childen, Ages 2 and Up with Caregiver
DIY crafts with child. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kunz, Children's Librarian, or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, January 12, 2009.

Friday, January 30, 2009- 6:30 p.m.
Young Adult Video Games Night - Students, Grades 7-12
Play video games such as Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, etc. Lots of fun. Registration required, with first preference given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For further information, contact Ms. Kenney, YA Librarian or Ms. Eng, Director.
Registration begins on Monday, January 12, 2009.