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.
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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.
Take Action at the Merrick Library!
This Summer we are offering you many
opportunities to make the world a better place.
"If you want to change the world, be that change."--Ghandi
Summer Reading Club June 18-August 23
Take Action-READ!
When you sign up for the Summer Reading Club and submit a book review you’ll receive a bracelet or other prize purchased from a non-profit organization. This summer each book you read is your contribution for change. In addition to prizes for each submitted book review you will be able to enter our Weekly Raffles. At the end of the summer, all participants of the Summer Reading Club will be eligible to enter the Grand Prize Summer Raffle.
iPod Donation Drive
Do you have an iPod you’re not using anymore? We need them!
During this summer we are collecting old iPods for Music & Memory . This non-profit organization brings personalized music into the lives of the elderly or the infirm through digital music technology, vastly improving their quality of life. iPods can be dropped off at the Teen/Media Desk starting June 1-August 23.
Summer Volunteer Programs
Community Service Credits will be
Awarded for Volunteer Programs
Summer Reading Club Volunteers 8-12 Graders
Volunteers will help to review summer reading reports and give away prizes in the Children’s Room. Volunteers must be available for at least two hours a week from11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 2:00-4:00 p.m. or 6:00-8:00 p.m. from June 25-August 15. Applicants must be available for the training session on June 19 at 6:30-7:00p.m. Sign up limited to 20 volunteers only.
Book Buddies
Volunteers must be available on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. starting July 9 and ending August 6.
Sign up limited to 10 volunteers only.
NEW! Crafts with Kids
During this program teens will help kids to complete simple art projects.
Volunteers must be available on Wednesdays, July 11-August 8 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Training session: July 9 at 2:00 p.m. Sign up limited to 5 volunteers only.
Thursday, July 12 @5:30 p.m.
Volunteers will meet on Monday, July 9 at 3:00 p.m to help plan and prepare the Scavenger Hunt for kids in the Children’s Room.
Beach Bag Book Club
Beach Bag Book Club opens its doors on June 20.
Our monthly meetings will take place at the Merrick Library.
Time: 4:15-5:30 p.m. Registration begins on May 23.
Grab a beach bag, available at the Teen/Media desk; relax by the pool or at the beach with a book and come for a cozy gathering at the Merrick Library to discuss summer reeds with popular authors. We guarantee lots of fun; give away prizes, snack, raffles, and book sale.
Wednesday, June 20 
Jen Calonita together with authors Susane Colasanti and Elizabeth Eulberg present books Keep Holding On and Take a Bow.
Wednesday, July 25 
Jen Calonita and Kieran Scott and Melissa Kantor present This Is So Not Happening and Darlings in Love.
Wednesday, August 22 
Jen Calonita discusses her new book Belles and author Jen E. Smith will join our club with a presentation of Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight.
Cooking Classes
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. Registration begins on June 18.
Anything in a Blanket
Thursday, August 16 @ 6:30 p.m.
Fee $3.00
Create some great snacks using biscuit dough, we will make mini cheese puffs, pizza rolls, nacho rolls and apple cinnamon rolls. Registration begins on June 18.
Mark Your Calendar
Yoga Buddies
Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31
3:45 - 5:00 p.m.
Become a yoga buddy for a fifth or sixth grader. Together with the yoga instructor, Maria Yakkey, you will exercise and work on creating a yoga journal. Registration begins on June 5.
Babysitting and First Aid Workshop
Tuesday, July 31 from 6:00-8:00 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 begins on July 3.
Sportscaster101
Wednesday, July 18 at 6:30
Registration starts on June 20.
Learn how to become a sportscaster. This is a hands-on class with Vinny Micucci a professional Sportscaster who has a nearly 15 years experience in covering sport’s events on radio and TV.
Bead for Life Party
Thursday, August 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Sign up begins on July 12.
Sign up begins on July 12.
We are hosting a "Party with Purpose" at the Library. Come with your friends, make jewelry and learn how recycled paper becomes beautiful beads, income and hope for Ugandan women.
End of the Summer Party
August 23 at 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Our traditional End of the Summer Party has many activities, raffles, games and don’t forget the Pizza! Receive your invitation at the Teen/Media Desk.
NEW! Book Bag for Sleep Away Camp
If you are planning to spend a few weeks at Sleep Away camp do not forget to take a backpack with fun summer reads that we prepared for you. This bag can be checked out for the whole summer (June 1-August 30). The amount of bags are limited and available on first come first serve basis. Merrick Residents only.
Cooking with the Baking Coach: Chocolate Mousse Pie
Tuesday, March 27 @ 6:30 pm. Fee $3.00. Registration begins 2/28
Learn how to make a delicious no bake pie. Everyone takes home their own creation.
Wednesday, April 4th from 3-5 pm. Sign up begins on 3/7.
Our popular Game Tournament is back! We'll set up three gaming consoles, and provide snacks and prizes. Participants will be able to vote for games during the sign up.
Bead for Life Party
Wednesday, April 18th from 4-5 pm. Sign up begins 3/28.
We are hosting a "Party with Purpose" at the Library. Come with your friends, make jewelry and learn how recycled paper becomes beautiful beads, income and hope for Ugandan women.
Spring Planting
Community Service Credit Opportunity
Wed., April 25 from 3-5 pm. Sign up begins 3/28.
Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. We will plant some flowers in the Library Garden. Gardening tools, gloves and a snack will be provided.
Tuesday, may 8th @ 6:30 pm. Fee $3.00. Registration begins 4/10.
This time around we are cooking fried rice and egg rolls.
Saturday, May 19th from 11 am to 3 pm. Fee $5.00. Registration begins 4/21.
This class is presented by IIdiko Catuogno, a certified Red Cross CPR/AED First Aid Instructor. Learn how to reduce the risk of injury to infants and children, respond to emergency situations, and care for an infant or child who has stopped breathing.
March 7th, April 25th, May 16th, June 6th from 4-5 pm.
Sign up is limited to 4 volunteers and begins 3/28.
We're looking for responsible and enthusiastic teens that can help a Children's Librarian during programs for first and second graders.
*****Winter Programs*****
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| Community Service |
This winter we are offering many options for teens who are interested in helping the community to be a better place. Use your talents to help others! Receive community service hours for program participation. For more information contact the Teen Media Librarian.
Sign up for all programs at the Teen/Media Desk
For Teens Who Like to Write:
Creative Writing Workshop with Jen Calonita
Wednesdays, December 7, January 11, & February 8
Learn how to write like a journalist. The best article will be published in The Merrick Patch. Registration begins November 16th.
Book Reviews
Ongoing from December 1 - February 29
If you like reading and writing this is your chance to help us build our Book Blog. Read five books from our YA collection and e-mail us your book reviews. Registration begins November 1st.For Crafty Teens:
Make a Blanket to Donate
Saturday, December 17th.
2 - 3 pm
Create a warm holiday gift to be donated to a local shelter. Registration begins November 17th.Yoga Buddies
Tuesdays, January 24, 31, February 7, 14, and 28.
3:45 - 5:00 pm
Become a yoga buddy for a fifth or sixth grader. Together with the yoga instructor, Maria Yakkey, you will exercise and work on creating an inspirational visual board.
Scrap Booking for Children
Thursday, January 26
3-5 pm
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Help children organize their pictures into a cool scrapbook. Registration begins December 29th.Teens & Tots
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers in grades 7-12 who will read to tots in our Children's room.
One training session will take place on Tuesday, January 31 from
4 - 5 pm.Volunteers must be available on Tuesdays: February 7, 14, 21, 28 from 4 - 5 pm. Registration begins January 10th.
Scavenger Hunt for Children
Training Session: February 9th @ 3 pm (mandatory)
Program: February 23rd @ 2 pm
Teens Who Like Working Solo:
Wednesday, February 22nd from 11 am to 3 pm Receive a sponsor sheet at sign up and raise money for a local food bank and shelter. On the day of the program we will supply you with books, bagels, snacks and beverages. Registration begins January 25.
Come and share your view of library programs in front of the camera! The video will be edited and posted on the Merrick Library facebook page. Registration begins on January 27th.
SAT Preparation Workshop
Saturdays: January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25.
11 am - 1 pm
Fee: $80.00 per student - checks only, payable to the Merrick Library. Registration for Merrick Patrons begins on December 23rd.
Fall Programs
Beach Bag Book Club: Fall Session
Friday, October 28 @ 7 pm
Beach Bag Book Club takes over fall with this Halloween Treat! Join us at the North Merrick Public Library to met author Gitty Daneshvari and talk about her book,
School of Fear: Class is Not Dismissed!
We will be meeting after dark and after hours. Bring your flashlight. This program is sponsored by Merrick, N. Merrick, Bellmore, and N. Bellmore libraries.
Beach Bag Book Club takes over fall with this Halloween Treat! Join us at the North Merrick Public Library to met author Gitty Daneshvari and talk about her book,
School of Fear: Class is Not Dismissed!
We will be meeting after dark and after hours. Bring your flashlight. This program is sponsored by Merrick, N. Merrick, Bellmore, and N. Bellmore libraries.
Holiday Baking
Classes are on Wednesdays, Oct. 26 & Nov. 9
@ 6:30-7:30 pm.
Fee $3.00 per class.
Get prepared for the holidays by making delicious treats! Classes are limited to 15. Sign up early.Classes are on Wednesdays, Oct. 26 & Nov. 9
@ 6:30-7:30 pm.
Fee $3.00 per class.
Breaking Dawn Party
Thursday, November 17 @ 5:30 pm
Attention all fans of the Twilight Saga! Prepare for the release of Breaking Dawn by joining us for this themed party!! Win prizes, play bingo, and make a necklace. Pizza will be served. Registration for Merrick Residents begins October 20. No fee.
Creative Writing Workshop
Wednesdays, September 21, October 12, November 16
4:15-5:15 pm. Fee $3.00
We are happy to announce that our BFF author Jen Calonita is back to conduct her popular teen workshop. Jen will provide you with instructions, professional feedback and information on how to become a writer and even publish your work. Your own personal reading journal and snacks will be supplied. Participants must register for all three sessions.4:15-5:15 pm. Fee $3.00
September 22, October 20, November 10, 4:15-5:00 pm
We are looking for enthusiastic and creative TAG members. Want better teen programs and events at the library? Want to have a say in how things are run? Then join TAG! Receive Community Service Credit, too! If you would like to participate in TAG meetings sign up at the Teen/Media Desk.
SAT Preparation Workshop
Mondays, September 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 17, & 24
6:30 - 8:30 pm.
$80 per student/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.6:30 - 8:30 pm.
Babysitters' Workshop
Thursday, October 6th, 4-6 pm.
Attend our popular workshop with registered nurses, Joann Tanck and Georgette Basso. Certificates will be awarded to all participants. Please bring a doll to class.
