Winter 2016-2017 NEWSLETTER CHILDREN and TWEEN PROGRAMS November-February 30 Onderdonk Avenue, Manhasset, NY 11030 516-627-2300 x301 mplkids@gmail.com 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. All registration is done on our Events page at www.manhassetlibrary.org. Look for the Register button on the start date of each event. CHECK OUT OUR LINE UP OF PROGRAMS FOR THE WINTER! LIBRARY WINTER HOURS MONDAY 9 AM TO 9 PM TUESDAY 11 AM TO 9 PM WEDNESDAY 9 AM TO 9 PM THURSDAY 9 AM TO 9 PM FRIDAY 9 AM TO 9 PM SATURDAY 9 AM TO 9 PM SUNDAY 12 PM TO 5 PM LIBRARY CLOSINGS Thursday, November 24 Saturday, December 24, Sunday, December 25 Monday, December 26 Sunday, January 1 Monday, January 2 EARLY CLOSINGS Wednesday, November 23, 9:00 AM 5:30 PM Saturday, December 31, 9:00 AM 3 PM 1
DECEMBER 2016 STORYTIMES All storytimes take place in the Children s Room. Register on our Events page at www.manhassetlibrary.org. If your child falls into two age groups for our storytimes, please choose to register for one in order to accommodate as many children as possible. Thank you. ALPHABET STORYTIME Tuesdays, November 29, December 6, 13, 20 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Ages 3½ - 5 years old (not yet in Kindergarten) (with caregiver) Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. Children must have turned 3½-years-old by November 29. Registration begins Tuesday, November 8 at 9:00 a.m. BABY BOOKWORMS Thursdays, December 1, 15, 22 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ages Birth 17 months (with a caregiver) Bring your little ones to a lapsit storytime for a morning of stories, songs, and rhymes. Due to the structure of the program, caregivers are discouraged from bringing additional children. Registration begins Thursday, November 17 at 9:00 a.m. STORYTIME FOR TOTS Fridays, December 2, 9, 16 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Ages 25 months - 3½ years (with caregiver) Children will enjoy stories, movement, and simple crafts. Children must be 25 months by December 2. Registration begins Friday, November 11 at 9:00 a.m. AFTERSCHOOL STORYTIME Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Grades K - 2 Longer stories and crazy crafts are all part of the fun. This is a drop-off class for children in Kindergarten, 1 st, and 2nd grade. Registration begins Thursday, November 10 at 9:00 a.m. 2
KIDS VOTE Tuesday, November 8 Session I: 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Ages 2 ½ - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten) (with a caregiver) Session II: 2:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Grades Kindergarten and up Celebrate at Manhasset Public Library with a special Election Day themed storytime and craft. In addition, all children visiting the library are invited to vote in our Mock Election and choose their favorite picture book characters for Children s Room President and Vice-President. Registration begins Tuesday, November 1 at 9:00 a.m. A TIME FOR KIDS PETE THE CAT PARTY Monday, November 14 10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. (Session 1) 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. (Session 2) Ages 2 ½ - 5 years (with a caregiver) Can t get enough of Pete the Cat? Join A Time For Kids to enjoy crafts, movement activities, and songs at this interactive and fun Pete the Cat Party! Register now! GNMCCCP ANNUAL PRESCHOOL SHOWCASE Thursday, November 17 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. For parents and caregivers of children about to enter preschool Looking for a preschool for your child? Join the Great Neck Manhasset Community Child Care Partnership for their Annual Preschool Showcase. Learn about a variety of preschools in the area to aid in your search. Registration not required. ERIC CARLE STORYTIME Friday, November 18 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Ages Birth to 2 ½ years (with a caregiver) Join us for a fun-filled morning of Eric Carle! Hear a few of your favorite Eric Carle stories and do a simple craft. Registration begins Friday, November 4 at 9:00 a.m. TOT S NIGHT OUT Wednesday, November 30 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Ages 18 months 5 years (with a caregiver) Children will enjoy crafts, movement activities, and songs in this interactive and fun night-time class. Registration begins Wednesday, November 9 at 9:00 a.m. 3
TODDLER YOGA Mondays, November 14, 28, December 5, 12 for Ages 1 2 DO-IT-YOURSELF WINTER CRAFT DAYS Mondays, January 9, 23, 30, and February 2 for Ages 1 2 Saturdays, November 19; December 17; Mondays, February 27, March 6, 13, 30 for Ages 3-4 January 7; and February 11 10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Licensed instructor Beth Lipset will lead children and their Ages 3 and up (with caregiver) caregivers through a series of one-on-one simple yoga Families will be able to drop in at their poses. Come relax, bond with your child, and have convenience during the day and make a simple, fun! (Please note that children must be able to walk in order self-guided art project. No registration necessary. While supplies last. to participate in the 1-2 year old program) This program will be held in the Community Room. Registration begins Monday, October 24 at 9 a.m. for the November-December meetings Registration begins Monday, December 19 at 9 a.m. for the January meetings Registration begins Monday, February 6 at 9 a.m. for the February-March meetings meetings A TIME FOR KIDS WINTER FUN Thursday, December 8 10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Ages 2 ½ 5 years (with a caregiver) Enjoy crafts, movement activities, and songs in this interactive and fun winter themed class. Registration begins Wednesday, November 23 at 9:00 a.m. BABBLING BABIES Wednesdays, December 7, 14 10:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Ages Birth to 12 months (with a caregiver) In this interactive class, babies and caregivers will focus on speech/language and fine/gross motor development. The class will be led by a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist whom will demonstrate techniques via songs and games and address parental concerns of infant development. Registration begins Monday, November 28 at 9:00 a.m. MONKEY AROUND WITH CURIOUS GEORGE Wednesday, December, 28 Session I: 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Session II: 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Ages: 2 ½ - 5 years Read, Sing and Monkey Around at this special storytime and craft program celebrating the 75 th Anniversary of Curious George, the lovable and mischievous little monkey. Registration begins Monday, December 12 at 9:00 a.m. 4
LIFE-SIZED CANDYLAND Thursday, December, 29 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Grades 1-4 Remember the game you loved as a kid? Forget the board game we ve made it life-sized! Come play a childhood favorite! Registration begins Monday, December 12 at 9:00 a.m. JAMMIN JITTERBUGS Fridays, January 6, 13, 20, 27 10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. (Session 1) 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. (Session 2) Ages 18 months - 5 years (with a caregiver) Miss Holli and Mr. Tommy are back to lead little ones as they shake, rattle, and roll in a weekly music class! Registration begins Friday, December 16 at 9:00 a.m. A TIME FOR KIDS Mondays, January 9, 23, 30, and February 6 10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Ages 18 months 5 years (with a caregiver) Enjoy crafts, movement activities, and songs in this interactive and fun class. Registration begins Monday, December 12 at 9:00 a.m. PLAY HOORAY BABY Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16 9:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Ages Birth 17 months (with a caregiver) Play Hooray classes are interactive, energetic, and fun, fun, fun! Babies and caregivers will do a variety of activities and say hello to a special guest, Molly Mouse. Registration begins Thursday, January 12 at 9:00 a.m. PLAY HOORAY KIDS Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16 10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Ages 18 months 4 years (with a caregiver) Play Hooray classes are interactive, energetic, and fun, fun, fun! Children and caregivers will do a variety of activities and say hello to a special guest, Molly Mouse. Registration begins Thursday, January 12 at 9:00 a.m. 5
JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2017 STORYTIMES All storytimes take place in the Children s Room. Register on our Events page at www.manhassetlibrary.org. If your child falls into two age groups for our storytimes, please choose to register for one in order to accommodate as many children as possible. Thank you. STORYTIME FOR TOTS Wednesdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Ages 25 months - 3½ years (with caregiver) Youngsters will enjoy stories, movement, and simple crafts. Registration begins Wednesday, December 14 at 9:00 a.m. BABY BOOKWORMS Thursdays, January 12, 19, 26 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ages Birth 17 months (with a caregiver) Bring your little ones to a lapsit storytime for a morning of stories, songs, and rhymes. Due to the structure of the program, caregivers are discouraged from bringing additional children. Registration begins Tuesday, December 22 at 9:00 a.m. AFTERSCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Grades K - 2 Longer stories and crazy crafts are all part of the fun. This is a drop-off class for children in Kindergarten, 1 st, or 2nd grade. Registration begins Wednesday, January 11 at 9:00 a.m. TOYTIME Fridays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 10:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Ages 6 months - 24 months (with caregiver) Enjoy playtime, songs, and stories. Children must have turned 6 months old by February 3. Registration begins Friday, January 13 at 9:00 a.m. ALPHABET STORYTIME Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Ages 3½ - 5 years old (not yet in Kindergarten) (with caregiver) Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. Children must have turned 3½-years-old by February 7. Registration begins Monday, January 23 at 9:00 a.m. 6
TWEEN CRAFT SOCK SNOWMAN Wednesday, November 9 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Create a snowman from socks! No supplies needed, just come have fun! Registration begins Wednesday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m. TWEEN CRAFT FLEECE PILLOW Wednesday, December 7 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Come make your own pillow! Registration begins Wednesday, December 16 at 9:00 a.m. TWEEN CRAFT WINTER MOSAIC Tuesday, January 24 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Arrange items to make your own winter mosaic scene! Registration begins Tuesday, January 3 at 9:00 a.m. TWEEN CRAFT VALENTINE S WREATH Monday, February 12 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Make a wreath from old books! Registration begins Monday, January 23 at 9:00 a.m. CHECK EVENTKEEPER REGULARLY FOR MORE TWEEN CRAFT DATES! 7