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.
