Spring 2013

Spring 2013

Community Hours Programs for teens.

Attention 7-12 graders, participate in one of the programs

and receive community service hours.

Programs are open only for Merrick residents.

Registration for all volunteers programs starts on February 19.

Book Buddies

We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers in grades 7-12 who will read to tots in our Children’s room. A Training Session will take place on Wednesday, March 6 at 4:00p.m. Volunteers must be available on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. starting March 11-April 22 (no programs on 3/26 and 4/1). Sign up limited to 10 volunteers only.

LEGO Contest

Sunday, April 14 at 2:00-3:30p.m.

Help us to run and judge a LEGO Contest at the Children’s Room. Volunteers have to be available on Sunday, April 14  from 1:30-4:00p.m.

Sign up limited to 5 volunteers only.

Spring Planting

Wednesday, May 15 @3:30p.m.

Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. We will plant some flowers at the library garden. Gardening tools, gloves and snack will be provided. Sign up limited for 5 volunteers.

Mother-daughter Book Discussion

Teens are invited to participate in this program as volunteers. You’ll help us to organize and run a book discussion for tweens and their moms. The discussions are led by YA author, Jen Calonita.  Dates of the program: Thursdays March 14, April 11 and May 16.

Time: 3:30-5:00p.m. Sign up limited for 6 volunteers.

CPR Class for Teens

Saturday, April 27

11:30a.m.-3:30p.m.

Fee $5:00

This class is presented by Ildiko Catuogno, a certified Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid instructor.

Right before the summer learn how to reduce the risk of injury to infants and children, respond to emergency situations, care for an infant or child who stop breathing.

Registration begins on …... Non residents may sign up for the program on ……..

Make IT Club

Thursdays, March 28, April 25 and May 23. Time: 6:00-7:00p.m.

Join this club and learn how to use 3-D printer. Together as a team we will create a costume made chess set by using Makerbot.  Sign up limited to 6 students. You have to sign up for all three sessions. Registration starts on February 28.

Finals Week at the Merrick library              

April 29-May 11

Attention Students:

During the week of finals our  meeting room will be transformed to a study hall where students can prepare for exams with their friends or on their own. Grab your laptop and notes and come and study at the Merrick Library. We also have a Group Study Room and a Conference Room that can be booked by a group of Merrick patrons for study purposes. For reservations call  at 516-377-6112

Winter 2012-2013 programs for Teens:

Creative Writing Workshop with Jen Calonita

Thursdays, December 13, January 17 and February 28

4:15-5:15 p.m. Registration starts November 29.

Jen Calonita, author of the popular YA series the Belles and the Secrets of My Hollywood Life, is back to conduct her popular teen workshop. Bring your journal and Jen will provide you with professional feedback and information on how to become a writer.

SAT Preparation Workshop

Saturdays, January 12, 19, 26 and February 2, 9, and 16

Time:11:00-1:00

$80 per student/checks only.

This course will focus mostly on the structure of the test and the strategies and methods needed to succeed on the test. Students must purchase the Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd edition (ISBN-10: 0874478529) for the course.

The course will cover all three subjects on the SAT - Math, Critical Reading, and Writing. Please make checks payable to Merrick Library.  No refunds.

Registration for Merrick library patrons begins on December 15. Non residents may sign up for the program on December 29.

Babysitters Workshop

Monday, February 11 at 4:00p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Attend our popular workshop with Registered Nurses, Joann Tanck and Georgette Basso, and become a professional babysitter. Certificates will be awarded to all participants. Please bring a doll to the class.

Registration starts January 14. This workshop offered only twice per year. Sign up early.

Volunteer programs for 7-12 graders:

Participate in one of our volunteer programs and receive community service hours.

Programs are open only for Merrick residents. Registration for all volunteer programs starts on December 19.

Yoga Buddies

Wednesdays, January 16, 23, 30 and February 6 and 13.

Time: 3:45-5:00p.m.

Become a yoga buddy for a fifth or sixth grader. Together with the with yoga instructor Maria Yakkey, you will exercise and work on creating a yoga journal.

Please bring your yoga mat to the class. Registration begins on December 19. Limited to 5 volunteers.

Make a Blanket to Donate

Wednesday, January 16

6:00-8:00p.m.

Create a warm holiday gift to be donated to a local shelter. No knitting or sewing experiences necessary.

Registration starts on December 19.

Volunteers for Chocolate Covered Pretzels Program.

Tuesday, February 12 from 3:30-5:30p.m.

Help us to run this sweet cooking program for children. Sign up starts on December 19.

Limited to 5 volunteers.

Scavenger Hunt for Children

Wednesday, February 20 from 3:30p.m.-5:30p.m.

Help us organize and run a fun program for children. Teens have to attend a training sessions on Wednesday, February 13 @3:00p.m.Registration starts December 19. Limited to 5 volunteers.

Winter White Cotillion Party

Mrs. Jen Calonita

Requests the pleasure of your company

at the Winter White Cotillion Party

at the Merrick Library

On Wednesday, November 14h at 4:30 p.m.

Meet and Greet the author

Learn about table manners from an etiquette expert

A waltz lesson with a dance instructor

Delicious Cake

Raffles

R.S.V.P. 516-377-6112 x 125

Choose to wear Elegant Attrite like Mirabelle

Or wear jeans like Izzie

YA Fall 2012

SAT

Saturdays: September 15, 22 and 29, October 6, 20, 27. No class on October 13.

Time 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Fee $80.00/checks only

Learn tricks and techniques for taking the SATs. Enhance your math and verbal skills while learning test taking strategies that can help you get a higher score. Students must purchase The Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd edition, by The College Board. Please make checks payable to Merrick Library.  No refunds.

Registration for Merrick library patrons begins on August 18

Non residents may sign up for the program on September 1.

Creative Writing Workshop with the Author Jen Calonita

September 27, October 25 and November 29.

Time: 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Jen Calonia will provide you with instructions, professional feedback and information on how to become a writer and even publish your work. Participants have to register for all three sessions.

Registration begins on August 22.

Non residents sign up starts on September 5. Space limited to 10 students.

College Essay

Mondays, October 1 and 15

Time 6:30-8:00p.m.

In this workshop-style class, students will receive help with creating their college application essays as well as help with editing and enhancing them. Students are asked to bring in essay questions from the college they wish to attend in addition to any drafts or outlines they may be working on.

Registration starts on August 18

Community Hours Programs for teens.

Attention 7-12 graders, participate in one of the programs

and receive community service hours.

Programs are open only for Merrick residents.

Registration for all volunteers programs starts on September 17.

Wii Buddies

Monday, October 8

Program time: 2:00-4:30

Teen volunteers needed to help kids in grades 1-5 play Wii games and other board games. Sign up limited for 5 volunteers.

TAG (Teen Advisory Group)

Want better teen programs and events at the library? Want to have a say in how things are run? THEN JOIN TAG ! YOU WILL GET COMMUNITY SERVICE CREDIT!                                                    

If you would like to participate in TAG meetings sign up at the Teen/Media Desk.

 TAG Meetings Time 4:15-5:00p.m.

September 27, October 25 and November 29

Book Buddies

We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers in grades 7-12 who will read to tots in our Children’s room. A Training Session will take place on Thursday, October 11 at 6:30p.m. Volunteers must be available on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. starting October 15-November 5. Sign up limited to 10 volunteers only.

Bingo Game for Kids

Teen volunteers organize and run a Bingo program for kids.

Training session is on Tuesday, October 30@4:15p.m.

Day of the program: Tuesday, November 6 @3:00-5:00p.m.

Sign up limited for 5 volunteers.

LEGO Contest

Sunday, November 18 @

Help us to run and judge a LEGO Contest at the Children’s Room. Volunteers have to be available on Sunday, November 18 from 1:30-3:30p.m.

Sign up limited for 5 volunteers.

End of the Summer Party

Thursday,

August 23

at 4:00 p.m.

Many of you volunteered your time by helping librarians during the Summer Reading programs, or reading for a good cause.

We would like to thank all of you and celebrate your achievements.

Join us for a fun party with pizza, video games and cool activities like the Hunger Game Challenge, decorating cupcakes and making bracelets.

Our special guests will be girls from the One Is Greater Than None Organization.

Volunteers will receive their community hours letters.

We’ll raffle off a Nook and some other cool prizes!

Hi Hunger Game fans, are you missing Katniss and Peeta already?

Catching Fire’s November 2013 release date seems like an eternity to wait.

Do not worry: the Hunger Games movie

will be released on DVD on August 18.

We would like to celebrate this event and even give away

one DVD and some other prizes to you!

 Come to the Merrick Library: Teen/Media Desk a.k.a. the Capitol

and receive the Tribute Challenge,

complete instructions step by step and

submit your answer sheet to one of the librarians a.k.a. the Game Makers.

All answers will be reviewed by August 17 and the Victors names will be announced and posted in the Teen/Room on August 18 at 9:00a.m.

Who: Teens entering 7-12 grades.

When: August 7-August 17

Where: Merrick Library: Teen Room

Make a Graffiti Cake

Monday, July 16 @ 6:30 p.m.

Fee $3.00

Decorate a cake with edible “spray paint”. 

Take your cake home to enjoy with family or friends.

Sign up today at the Teen/Media Desk.