Programs - Grade School

GRADE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

For more children's programs, also visit our Pre-School Page

With the introduction of online program registration: Each child will be required to present a Lindenhurst Memorial Library card in order to register for a Children's Program. A child is eligible for a Library card at birth. Please visit the Circulation Desk to register your child for a Library card.

Family Story Time
at 7:00pm
Tuesdays, January 9 - February 28, 2012
and Thursdays, April 2, 2012 - May 24, 2012 NEW DAY!
Children, ages 3 to 7 years, and their adult caregivers. Come listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun!
No advance registration required.

Carry Out a Good Book!
Winter Reading Club
Preschoolers and Grades K-8th
January 3-February 29, 2012
List all books read (or listened to) in your folder. Bring the folder into the Children’s room once per week to get prizes. Readers who make four visits will receive an award certificate and be entered in an extra prize drawing.
Register and pick up your folder beginning January 3, 2012.

**SUPER SATURDAYS**

Drop-In Art
February 11, March 17, April 7 and May 12, 2012
10 - 12 pm
Stop by the Children’s Room and make a holiday project with the
materials provided. Your imagination is the only limit!
No registration required.

Story Share
Saturday, March 10, 2012
11:15—12 pm
Ages 3—6, with an adult.
Bring your favorite picture book from home and the librarian will read all the choices to the group. Share a book you love with others and enjoy hearing books other children love.
Registration begins Saturday January 14, 2012.

Valentines for Vets
Saturday February 4, 2012
10 am – 2 pm
All ages
Drop in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and make Valentines that the library will deliver to Long Island veterans.
No advance registration needed.

Surprise Story & Craft
Saturday, April 28, 2012
11:15 am
Ages 3—7, with an adult
Dinosaurs, under the sea, out in space…what will it be this week? Join us for stories and a project.
Registration begins Saturday, April 14, 2012.

Parents As Reading Partners

Fly With Books!

March 1 -31
Preschoolers and Grades K-5

Read together with your child each day. Come to the library
anytime after March 1st to get your folder. At the end of the month bring in your sticker-filled folder for a prize.

Book Swap
March 1 -31

Bring in books from home to trade, one for one, with books
brought in by others.

3 Apples Book Award
April 1-17

Cast your ballot for the 2012 award! 15 titles, in three age categories, were nominated last fall. Pick up a ballot from the Children’s Room to cast your vote for the 2012 winner in your age category.

Library Bingo
April 1-30

Make bingo by completing the reading activities on your bingo card.
Bring the completed card in by April 30th to get a prize!

Library Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
4-8:30 p.m.
Ages 4—11

Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the children’s desk and search the room for the items described. Complete the sheet correctly and claim a prize from the Treasure Box!
No advance registration needed.

Chess Workshop
Thursdays, January 12, 19, 26, and February 2, 2012
Grades 3-8
6:30-7:30
In each session participants will gain a better understanding of the ancient game of chess through a combination of instruction and supervised play against an opponent of similar ability. We will have an opportunity to examine some great game-masters and understand the key elements of strategy and tactics and their effect on the game. Boards and chess pieces will be provided. Participants should have basic knowledge of chess play.
Registration begins Thursday, December 29, 2011.

Chemistry with Cabbages
Friday, February 24, 2012
11am-12
Grades 1-5, (1st graders with an adult)
Discover a new fun use for cabbages! Learn about the Ph scale and then test different substances to find out how acidic or base each is. Take home a color changing trick to surprise and amaze your friends.
Registration begins Friday, February 10, 2012.

What Do You See?
Friday, February 24, 2012
1–2 pm
Grades 1—5 (1st graders with an adult)
Explore the world of mirrors to produce some incredible reflections. Understand how a kaleidoscope makes those fantastic patterns; make your own to take home.
Registration begins Friday, February 10, 2012.

**Vacation Week**
FEBRUARY RECESS

Vacation Game Time
All ages
February 18-27
Board games, coloring pages and word puzzles will be available in the Children’s Room for the duration of the week-long school vacations.
There are games for learning numbers, colors, letters, and just for fun!
No advance registration is needed.

Kid’s Bingo
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
10-11 a.m.
Grades K-5, (K-2, with an adult)
Enjoy bingo with your friends and try to win books and other cool prizes
Registration begins Tuesday, February 7, 2012.

Build It!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
2:30-3:30 pm
Grades K-5, (K-2, with an adult)
Join us for lots of Lego fun! Use the library’s supply of Legos to make a construction of your choice. Constructions must be dismantled at the end of the program for re-use).
Registration begins Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Calling All Dinosaurs!
Wednesday, February 22 or Friday, February 24, 2012
3-4 pm
Ages 3-7, with an adult.
Loads of prehistoric fun with dino stories and a project.
Registration begins Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

Computer Animation
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
6:30-8:30
Grades 5 and up
Join a knowledgeable teacher from Sharper Training Solutions, Inc. to create web-based animation.
Registration begins Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

Drawing Workshop

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Grades 4-12
Learn how to bring characters to life and improve your skills. No drawing experience required. Please bring white paper and sharp pencils.
Registration begins Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

Sculpting Leprechauns
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
6:30—7:30
Grades 4—8

Join Doris Benter from Library Arts and learn how to sculpt and paint St. Patrick’s Day leprechauns.
Registration begins February 28, 2012.

**VACATION WEEK**
Spring Recess

Dragons Alive!
Family program for ages 3—10, with an adult
Monday April 9, 2012
7 - 8 p.m.
Celebrate National Library Week with singer/storyteller Robin Bady! Come with us on a dragon hunt—share dragon songs and tales from around the world. Can we compose a dragon story together—let’s see!
Registration begins Monday, April 26, 2012.

Kid’s Bingo
Monday April 9, 2012
Grades K-5, K-2, with an adult
10:00 - 11 a.m.
Enjoy bingo with your friends and win books & other
cool prizes.
Registration begins Monday, March 26, 2012.

Build It!

Monday, April 9, 2012
Grades K-5, K-2, with an adult.
2:30 - 3:30
Join us for lots of Lego fun! Use the library’s supply of Legos to make a construction of your choice. (Constructions must be dismantled at the end of the program for re-use).
Registration begins Monday, March 26, 2012.

Stencil Spectacular
Grades K to 5th
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Drop in between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m and
use the library’s stencil collection and a variety of collage materials design your own one-of-a-kind poster.
No advance registration needed.

Family Zumba
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Preschool, Grade School, and Parents
2-3 p.m.
Parents and kids 4- years-old and up join us at the Lindenhurst Library for a Zumba dance party! Zumba combines Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a fun dance/fitness program for the entire family. Move to the beat with instructor Bobbi Ann DePierro.
Registration begins Saturday, March 31, 2012.

Vacation Game Time
April 7 - April15, 2012
All ages
Board games, coloring pages and word puzzles will be available in the Children’s Room for the duration of the week-long school vacation. There are games for learning numbers, colors, letters, and just for fun!
No advance registration is needed.

Last Updated Fri, 02/03/2012 4:53 PM