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BELLMORE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
BUDGET VOTE TIMELINE
February 23-27
March 9-13
March 17
March 23-27
March 31
March 31
April 6-10
April 7
April 9
April 13
April 14
1st of 4 Legal Notice Publications
2nd of 4 Legal Notice Publications
Nominating Petitions due by 5:00pm
3rd of 4 Legal Notice Publications
Voter Registration 4:00-8:00pm
Public Hearing 8:00pm
4th of 4 Legal Notice Publications
Last day to request absentee ballots
to be mailed
Absentee Ballot list to Library
Last day to request absentee ballot if
absentee ballot is to be picked up in
person—must be by 5:00pm
Budget/Trustee Vote 1:00-8:00pm
Anyone interested in running for the position of
trustee on the Library Board must submit a
nominating petition with a minimum of 25 signatures
and addresses of qualified voting residents of
Bellmore. Petitions may be obtained from the District
Clerk of the Bellmore Union Free School District
(679-2910 or ryee@bellmoreschools.org); and must
be submitted to the District Clerk by 5:00pm on
March 17.
BML AROUND THE WEB
In December, the Public Library Association (PLA)
wrote about the Bellmore Memorial Library on their
Facebook page. PLA kindly acknowledged our
achievement of being selected as a pilot library for the
StoryCorps program. They also changed their header
photo to feature OUR library. Thank you PLA!
RETURNING MUSEUM PASSES
Please be thoughtful of other residents and cancel your
museum pass reservation as soon as you know you are
not going to need it. This frees it up for someone
else. You can cancel a reservation online, or by calling
the Help Desk at the Library.
CHANGE IN LIBRARY HOURS
The library will now open at 10:30am
on Wednesdays to allow for staff
development and library projects.
STAR WARS EVENT
On Sunday, January 25 we had an exciting Star Wars
event! Special
visitors like
Darth Vader,
Chewbacca, Storm
Troopers, Princess
Leia, and many
more came to the
library to spend
time with us. Kids
participated in
mask making, an
R2D2 craft,
and Star Wars
bowling. They also received tattoos, goodie bags, and
won raffle prizes. We would like to thank the 501st
Legion for bringing some of our special guests.
OVERDRIVE ADVANTAGE
Bellmore Memorial Library now offers Overdrive
Advantage. Advantage allows the library to purchase
more copies of popular titles that circulate only to BML
cardholders. If you need assistance using this e-resource,
please call the Reference Desk.
ONLINE CATALOG NOW IN SPANISH!
To access the online catalog in Spanish click on the
"Catalog" link in the menu at the top of the Library's
homepage, then choose "encore". At the center bottom
of the encore page choose Spanish. Voilà! or, ¡Vale!
SOCIAL MEDIA
Just a few years ago we all thought tweeting was
something birds did, pinning was the job of tailors, and
friending, well, that was a grammatical error. My, how
things have changed! Social media is now one of the
biggest forces driving how people communicate with
each other – and not just because of the new lingo.
Social media platforms like Twitter, Pinterest, and
Facebook are actually providing new avenues for the
flow of information. And now, you can use these social
media sites to stay in touch with the Library.
No matter how you access the Internet -- computer,
laptop, tablet, or phone – you can access library
information, updates, and fun stuff. In “going social”,
we have chosen formats based on whether they work
for the type of information you want. Some are
better for news and alerts, others are more
entertainment-based, so we’ve catered our content for
each to make sure that connecting with us through
social media is both easy and enjoyable.
So how do you choose between following the Library
on Twitter and Tumblr? Well, you don’t have to – you
can use as many different social media platforms as you
like! But each has its own unique vibe, so depending on
what you want to know, one site may be more
appropriate than others. Most require you to set up a
free account to use all the available features and have
Library posts and information sent your way, but you
can also just visit and check us out.
AS SEEN IN THE
Two well-known businessmen, friends and lifetime residents
of Bellmore reminisce about their lives in the community.
In the Bellmore of Bill Setteducati's youth, the streets were unpaved. They were the playground for
him and his pals during the roaring ‘20s, where the children chased each other from stoop to stoop.
They were where his mother picked dandelions to add to an evening's soup dinner. His neighbors on
Linden Street would sometimes walk horses and other livestock down the road. And when Bedford
Avenue was finally paved, residents would gather and freely roller skate up and down the block,
unafraid of the small number of cars that would pass through the neighborhood.
Bill "Sette," 95, and Roy Weinman, 90, hold
their memories of Bellmore through the
decades dearly. The pair recently shared
some of their favorite stories - with topics
ranging from Prohibition to the opening of
Mepham High School to how they started
their respective local businesses - by
participating in the Bellmore Memorial
Library's StoryCorps program. The recording
will be available for all to hear and added to
the growing local history collection.
Roy Weinman, 90, on the left, and Bill Setteducati, 95, on the
right, share their memories at the dining room table in
Mr. Setteducati's home.
Look for an article featuring highlights of
the conversation between Bellmore's elder
statesmen in the Bellmore Herald Life and at
liherald.com/bellmore
Life’s too short to waste time on books you don’t enjoy. But
how can you increase the odds of finding that next great
story? No worries! The BML staff has you covered – whether
you’re browsing in the library or downloading e-books from
home:
Pinterest: While the library promotes great books through
all our social media outlets, Pinterest’s photo format and
user-friendly organization makes it an ideal way to learn about
your next great read. What we do is pick a style of book or
area of interest and then post photos of books that fit the bill.
Our Pinterest boards are updated weekly and focus on new
Reference Librarians: Ask us! Seriously, you’re not
books, book to movie crossovers, Downton Abbey read-alikes,
bothering us (even if we look busy). And don’t feel shy about comfort books, horror stories, cozy mysteries, graphic novels,
your reading tastes (hey, we read “Fifty Shades of Grey” too). kids’ books, classics, and crime novels & thrillers. We’ll keep
We can even walk around the collection with you and, using adding more, so if there’s a genre or subject area you’d like to
our favorite readers advisory iPad apps, help you narrow
see us cover, let us know.
down your choices as you browse the shelves. We’re here to
help and we love talking about books!
Awesome Box: What books do Bellmore residents
recommend? The Awesome Box knows! When library users
Staff Picks: Want to know what we’re reading? Now you
return books they found especially helpful, entertaining, or,
can find out by perusing our Staff Picks, displayed at the ends well, awesome, we ask them to add those books to our
of the non-fiction shelving. Each book has been deemed
Awesome Box (located at the Circulation Desk and in the
exceptional by a member of the BML family, and includes a Children’s Room). We then compile those titles and list them
bookmark suggesting read-alikes, so you can find similar titles on our website as well as on Pinterest. It’s a great way to stay
when you’re done. The books on display as Staff Picks will
on top of what Bellmore’s reading.
change frequently, and cover all different genres and styles, so
keep checking back to see what’s in the spotlight.
Book Club in a Bag: We supply the books; you supply the
people! Each bag contains 10 copies of a great title,
Bellmore’s Best: A great place to get your start when you’re discussion information, discussion leader tips, and a book
visiting the library is our Bellmore’s Best shelf. Located above sign-up sheet to help the leader keep track of the books –
where the “New Book” section begins, BB books are new
everything you need to help you run your own book club!
titles that staff members believe will generate a lot of reader
Whether you’ve always wanted to start a book club but didn’t
demand. Unlike books in the rest of the fiction collection,
know how, or your existing group is looking for an easier way
BBs can’t be reserved, are not renewable, and are only
to select books, Book Club in a Bag may be just what you
available to BML cardholders. So, next time you drop by the need.
library, don’t forget to see what’s waiting for you on the
Bellmore’s Best shelf.
BML Website: Keep your eyes on our website
(www.bellmorelibrary.org), which will be going through a
Nassau Digital Doorway Advantage: The e-book
makeover later this year, including a new readers advisory
equivalent of our Bellmore’s Best collection, Advantage
page. Expanded staff picks, Awesome Box titles, tips for
e-books can be checked out through Nassau Digital Doorway finding titles, as well as links to online readers advisory tools
(www.bellmorelibrary.org/e-reading). Like BBs, Advantage you can use on-the-go will all be part of the mix. Stay tuned!
e-books can only be borrowed by BML cardholders, but
unlike BBs they can be reserved. Whether you read e-books BML Newsletter: Last, but not least: keep reading the BML
on a Kindle, an iPad, an Android reader, or a browser-based quarterly newsletter for the latest recommendations, book
reader, there are now more copies of the most popular titles lists, and read-alikes. Each issue we’ll highlight new
available to be downloaded.
titles, subject-specific standouts, must-read oldies, or other
types of books to help ensure that you always have something
good to read.
IRISH DANCERS
Sunday, March 8 at 2:00pm
A TOUCH OF SINATRA
Sunday, April 26 at 2:00pm
The Hirten Irish Dancers have performed at Carnegie
Hall, Radio City, Gracie Mansion, and at many major
festivals throughout the country and in Ireland. Nancy
Hirten, director of the Hirten Irish Dancers has been
entertaining audiences in the tri-state area for the past
30 years. Nancy has delighted audiences with her
champion step dancing and choreographies.
A Touch of Sinatra is a musical show about the life and
music of Frank Sinatra, narrated by Joe Gilligan and
performed by Donnie Farraro. You will be entertained
by the story of Sinatra’s life, the songs that made him
one of the most renowned singers of the 20th century,
along with funny anecdotes and jokes.
TRASH OR TREASURE
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Saturday, May 9 at 2:00pm
Find out how much your item is worth at Eddie and
Jean Costello’s Trash or Treasure Antiques Roadshow!
Attendees will receive one free appraisal on a firstcome, first-served basis. Only one item per person.
There is a limit of 40 appraisals for the program. Please
do not bring coins, bills, stamps, or sports cards.
WALKING THE LINE
A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH
Sunday, May 17 at 2:00pm
Playing the part of Johnny Cash is Long Island's own
Tom Cavanagh. He will take you on a magical journey
by performing material from every period of Cash’s
legendary career as a guitarist and songwriter. Tickets
for Bellmore patrons plus one guest will be available
starting April 20. Non-residents may begin to pick up
tickets starting May 2.
GEEK THE LIBRARY EVENT
North Bellmore Library
Sunday, May 31 at 2pm
MOTOWN & MORE
has been rescheduled to
Sunday, March 22 at 2:00pm
The Geek the Library event series will conclude
with a very special program at the North Bellmore
Library on Sunday, May 31 at 2:00pm. Join us for a
“Geek The Oldies” concert by Squeaky Clean!
MARCH
Mo/2
Tu/3
Tu/3
We/4
Th/5
Fr/6
Sa/7
Su/8
Tu/10
Tu/10
Th/12
Tu/17
Tu/17
We/18
Th/19
Fr/20
Su/22
We/25
We/25
Sa/28
Tu/31
Game Day, registration required
(also 9, 16, 23 & 30)
Memoir Writing Workshop
Mystery Lover’s Book Club
Having Fun with Your iPhone
Game Day (also 12, 19 & 26)
Reel Chat
Defensive Driving with
Melissa Chios
Irish Dancers
Memoir Writing Workshop
Having Fun with Your iPhone
Novel Nights Book Club
Memoir Writing Workshop
Board Meeting
The Taste of NY with the Baking
Coach (see page 7)
Knitting and Crochet Club
Reel Chat
Concert: Motown & More
Current Events Club
Meditation
AARP Driving with Larry Plavin
Tuesdays with Poetry
APRIL
Th/2
Mo/6
Tu/7
Tu/7
We/8
Th/9
Sa/11
Su/12
Tu/14
Tu/14
Th/16
Fr/17
Sa/18
Su/19
Tu/21
We/22
Th/23
1:00pm
10:30am
7:30pm
11:00am
1:00pm
1:00pm
10:00am
2:00pm
10:30am
7:00pm
7:30pm
10:30am
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
1:00pm
2:00pm
2:30pm
7:00pm
10:00am
7:00pm
Fr/24
Sa/25
Su/26
Tu/28
We/29
We/29
Books Sandwiched In
AARP Driving with Larry Plavin
Performance: A Touch of Sinatra
Tuesdays with Poetry
Current Events Club
Meditation
12:30pm
10:00am
2:00pm
7:00pm
2:30pm
7:00pm
MAY
Fr/1
Sa/2
Su/3
Mo/4
Mo/4
Tu/5
Tu/5
Th/7
Sa/9
Tu/12
Th/14
Fr/15
Su/17
Tu/19
Th/21
Tu/26
We/27
We/27
Fr/29
Su/31
Reel Chat
Defensive Driving with
Melissa Chios
Movie
Game Day, registration required
(also 11 & 18)
Create a Garden Flower Plate
with Shirley Ruby (see page 7)
Memoir Writing Workshop
Mystery Lover’s Book Club
Game Day (also 14, 21 & 28)
Antiques Road Show
Memoir Writing Workshop
Novel Nights Book Club
Reel Chat
Concert: Johnny Cash Tribute
Memoir Writing Workshop
Knitting and Crochet Club
Tuesdays with Poetry
Current Events Club
Meditation
Reel Chat
“Geek The Oldies” at the North
Bellmore Library
Movie
1:00pm
10:00am
2:00pm
1:00pm
7:00pm
10:30am
7:30pm
1:00pm
2:00pm
10:30am
7:30pm
1:00pm
2:00pm
10:30am
7:00pm
7:00pm
2:30pm
7:00pm
1:00pm
2:00pm
Game Day (also 9, 16, 23 & 30)
1:00pm
Game Day, registration required 1:00pm
(also 13, 20 & 27)
Memoir Writing Workshop
10:30am
Mystery Lover’s Book Club
7:30pm
Su/31
2:00pm
Downloading E-Books
11:00am
Novel Nights Book Club
7:30pm
Meet the Artist / Demonstration 2:00pm
Movie
2:00pm
Memoir Writing Workshop
10:30am
March
Budget Vote
1:00pm-8:00pm
Photography by Robert T. Bloom
Knitting and Crochet Club
7:00pm
Reel Chat
1:00pm
April
Investment Help from
10:30am-3:00pm
Beauty of Nature by Barbara Lewin
Edward Jones Investors
Meet the artist and watch a painting demo
Movie
2:00pm
on Saturday, April 11, 2-3:30pm
Memoir Writing Workshop
10:30am
Learn Re-Upholstery
6:30pm
May
Harmonica Workshop
7:00pm
Art by St. Leo School students in grades K-8
ART SHOWS
MYSTERY LOVER’S BOOK CLUB
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Moderated by Dee Abrams
March 3
April 7
May 5
The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher
by Kate Summerscale
The Art Forger
by B.A. Shapiro
The Crossing Places
by Elly Griffiths
NOVEL NIGHTS BOOK CLUB
Thursdays at 7:30pm
Moderated by Dee Abrams
March 12
April 9
May 14
The Invention of Wings
by Sue Monk Kidd
The Museum of Extraordinary
Things by Alice Hoffman
The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom
Thumb by Melanie Benjamin
BOOKS SANDWICHED IN
Fridays at 12:30pm
Moderated by Librarian Martha DiVittorio
April 24
June 19
The Museum of Extraordinary
Things by Alice Hoffman
(Long Island Reads
selection for 2015)
The Unlikely Pilgrimage
of Harold Fry
by Rachel Joyce
Thursday, April 9
The bus will leave promptly at 8:00am from the Curé of
Ars parking lot (enter on Hewlett Avenue). We will
begin with a Downton Abbey-themed walking tour of
the country home of Ogden Mills and his wife Ruth
Livingston Mills in Staatsburgh, NY.
We will then head to the Brotherhood Winery, which is
America's oldest winery operating in the United States.
We will have a buffet-style lunch followed by a walking
tour of the winery. After the tour, there will be a
complimentary wine tasting.
The cost of this trip is $75.00, by check only. No
refunds unless the trip is cancelled.
Registration for Bellmore patrons plus one guest will
begin March 5. Registration for non-residents will begin
March 19.
Completion of any of these programs entitles you to a 10% reduction on your automobile liability and collision
insurance for 3 years and a reduction of up to 4 points on your license. Bring your license and a pen to class. You
may bring your lunch to the full-day classes as there will be a 1/2 hour break. PAYABLE BY CHECK ONLY.
AARP SMART DRIVING with Larry Plavin on Saturdays, March 28
OR April 25 from 10:00am-4:00pm. Fee: $20 with an AARP card or $25
without an AARP card. Please make your check payable to AARP.
For ages 18+. No refunds. If you do not attend the class, your check is
considered a donation to AARP.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING with Melissa Chios on Saturdays, March 7
OR May 2 from 10:00am-4:00pm. Fee: $35 check made payable to
Empire Safety Council.
All young people in grades 6-12 are welcome at our teen programs.
Please sign up, get tickets and pay fees (if any) in advance at the Help Desk.
Everyone will make molded, dipped
and shaped chocolate candies, then
wrap them in a box with a festive
ribbon - a delicious treat for the
whole family! For all teens in grades
6-12. Limit: 10. Fee: $2.00
FOR TEENS AND ADULTS!
The Baking Coach brings us the Taste of NY in
this cooking program. We will make soft pretzels
and egg creams, and take home the recipe for NY
Cheesecake! Sign up right away at the Help Desk!
Limit: 20. Fee: $2.00
Calling all Teenage Whovians!
Come to the Library to make your
own TARDIS canvas bag. You will
use fabric paint, mod podge and
more to design your bag. Space is
limited. For all teens in grades 6-12.
Fee: $2.00
FOR TEENS AND ADULTS!
Learn the art of decoupage using real pressed
flowers, leaves and specialty papers. Create this
unique food-safe glass plate then rim the edge with
metallic paint. This beautiful plate will be the
star of your table! Space is limited. Fee: $2.00
All young people in grades 6-12 are welcome at our teen programs.
Please sign up, get tickets and pay fees (if any) in advance at the Help Desk.
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP (TAG)
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
7:00pm
Help brighten a dog’s day by making homemade
dog treats from scratch using cookie cutters to
make pet-friendly shapes! Mrs. Kathy will bake
these treats at home, and donate them to a local
animal shelter or animal rescue group.
Community service
certificate for 1 hour
given to each participant.
Limit 20. For all teens in
grades 6-12. Free. Sign up
at the Help Desk.
All Bellmore Teens in
(or entering) grades 6-12
are welcome to join our
Teen Advisory Group
(TAG). We meet once a
month to talk about
program ideas, teen
services in the library,
and anything else that
comes up. TAG members can attend as often as they
are able, and volunteer service credit is given for
each meeting attended. In addition, special service
credit may be given to TAG members for
participation in programs, such as Blood Drives or
other library volunteer opportunities.
You can join TAG by filling out a registration form
(available at the Reference Desk) and leaving it for
the YA Librarian.
Tuesday, March 24
7:00pm
Spring is the best time to learn what is
needed for the most important element of
the college application process. In this free
workshop for 11th graders and parents, you
will learn the secrets to becoming a highly
desirable candidate, discover the purpose of
the essay and what admission officers are
looking for, and recognize what not to do so
you don’t waste valuable time!
Register at the Help Desk.
Meeting Dates
Tuesday, March 10
Wednesday, April 8
Thursday, May 7
For ages 12-17. Learn how to use 3D
printing pens. Create your own 3D design or choose
from a variety of templates. Time slots begin at 7:00pm.
Each participant can register for a 15-minute time slot.
Wednesday, March 4
Wednesday, April 1
Thursday, April 16
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ALL programs have a minimum and maximum
enrollment.
Programs may be cancelled due to insufficient
registration or inclement weather. Please call the
Library or check the website.
Please register for ALL programs in advance.
If you know you might be late or cannot attend at all,
please call the Library.
If you are on a waiting list, we will contact you if a
spot becomes available.
With the exception of Storytimes, siblings outside of
the program age limits will not be permitted in the
class, event or program.
Online registration will be available soon for Bellmore
cardholders. Once we begin online registration,
out-of-district patrons must register in person and
will be placed on a waiting list.
9-19 MONTHS
Wednesdays at 10:45am
March 18 & 25 (Register: 3/11)
April 15, 22, 29 (Register: 4/8)
May 6, 13, 20 (Register: 4/29)
10-20 MONTHS
Tuesdays at 10am
March 10, 17, 24 (Register: 3/3)
April 7, 14, 21 (Register: 3/31)
May 5, 12, 19 (Register: 4/28)
19-29 MONTHS
Wednesdays at 11:45am
March 18 & 25 (Register: 3/11)
April 15, 22, 29 (Register: 4/8)
May 6, 13, 20 (Register: 4/29)
2-3 YEARS
Tuesdays at 10:45am
For ages 6-12. (Register 4/23)
As a junior journalist for The Rodent's
Gazette, you will set out on an adventurefilled scavenger hunt and put your taste
buds to the test at our Mystery Cheese
station. You’ll also see how well you
know the Geronimo Stilton and Thea Stilton
books during a game of trivia and make a
craft inspired by the popular series!
March 10, 17, 24 (Register: 3/3)
April 7, 14, 21 (Register: 3/31)
May 5, 12, 19 (Register: 4/28)
3-5 YEARS
Tuesdays at 11:45am
March 10, 17, 24 (Register: 3/3)
April 7, 14, 21 (Register: 3/31)
May 5, 12, 19 (Register: 4/28)
Starring Jim McClenahan
For ages 6-12. (Register: 5/21) Ever wonder what it was like to
be a kid in the ‘90s? Here's your chance! Blast back to the past
and listen to tunes from back in the day while playing Nintendo
64 and popular board games from the ‘90s. Test your knowledge
of the last decade before the new millennium in a game of trivia
and make your own creepy crawly dirt pudding snack!
For ages 3-6
(Register: 5/30)
Bingo
For ages 4-12. Weeknights at 7pm.
Monday, March 30 (Register: 3/23)
Tuesday, April 7 (Register: 3/31)
Monday, April 20 (Register: 4/13)
Tuesday, May 5 (Register: 4/28)
Monday, May 18 (Register: 5/11)
Chess Club
For ages 5-12. Tuesdays at 7pm.
March 24 (Register: 3/17)
April 14 (Register: 4/7)
May 12 (Register: 5/5)
Friendship Bracelet Club
For ages 6-12. Participants will
make rainbow loom, lanyard or
string bracelets. You may bring
your own supplies or use
the library’s materials.
Thursday, March 19 at 7pm (Reg: 3/12)
Wednesday, April 29 at 7pm (Reg: 4/22)
Thursday, May 21 at 7pm (Reg: 5/14)
Spring Break
Game Nights
For ages 6-12 at 7:00pm. Drop in to
our Storytime Room and play
videogames and game apps like Just
Dance, Minecraft, Wii Sports and Roblox.
We will also have board games, card
games, and Nok Hockey.
Wednesday, April 8 (Register: 4/1)
Thursday, April 9 (Register: 4/2)
Minecraft Nights
For ages 6-12. Programs begin at
7pm. Come play Minecraft at the
library! Share tips and tricks.
Thursday, March 12 (Register: 3/5)
Wednesday, March 18 (Register: 3/11)
Thursday, March 26 (Register: 3/19)
Thursday, April 2 (Register: 3/26)
Wednesday, April 22 (Register: 4/15)
Wednesday, May 13 (Register: 5/6)
Wednesday, May 27 (Register: 5/20)
Minecraft Weekends
OR
Fridays at 10:45am
March 20 & 27 (Register: 3/13)
April 10, 17, 24 (Register: 4/2)
May 15, 22, 29 (Register: 5/8)
For ages 6-12. Programs begin at
3:30pm. Come play Minecraft at the
Weekends at 2:45pm
library! Share tips and tricks.
Saturday, April 25 at 2:45pm (Reg: 4/18)
Sunday, April 12 (Register: 4/6)
Sunday, May 3 at 2:45pm (Reg: 4/26)
Saturday, May 23 (Register: 5/16)
Monday Night
Stories-n-Crafts-n-More
For ages 3-5. Mondays at 7pm.
March 23 (Register: 3/16)
April 13 (Register: 4/6)
May 11 (Register: 5/4)
Music & Movement
For ages 2½-4½. Join us for sing-along and dance-a-long songs and activities!
Thursdays at 10am
March 19 & 26 (Register: 3/12)
April 16, 23, 30 (Register: 4/9)
May 14, 21, 28 (Register: 5/7)
OR
Fridays at 10am
March 20 & 27 (Register: 3/13)
April 10, 17, 24 (Register: 4/2)
May 15, 22, 29 (Register: 5/8)
Weekends at 2pm
Saturday, April 25 (Register: 4/18)
Sunday, May 3 (Register: 4/26)
Play-n-Learn
For ages 2½-4½. We provide
educational toys for the
parent or caregiver and
child to play with.
Thursdays at 10:45am
March 19 & 26 (Register: 3/12)
April 16, 23, 30 (Register: 4/9)
May 14, 21, 28 (Register: 5/7)
Tuesday Crafts
For ages 4-12 at 7pm
March 10 (Register: 3/3)
April 21 (Register: 4/14)
May 26 (Register: 5/19)
Saturday Crafts
For ages 4-12 at 3:30pm
March 7 (Register: 3/1)
April 4 (Register: 3/28)
May 2 (Register: 4/25)
The Library-Trivia
Game Show
Monday, May 4 at 7pm
For ages 4-12 plus parents. Two
groups of patrons will be formed to
play in a trivia game show with
questions about books, movies and
songs. Sign up to be in the game
show or to be in the audience to
cheer on your favorite team.
(Register: 4/27)
Magic Show
Saturday, April 11 at 3:30pm
For ages 3-6 (Register: 4/4)
Senator Venditto’s
Free Kid Pix Photo ID
Program
Friday, April 17
9:30am-12:30pm
FOOD DECORATING
For ages 5-12 at 7pm
These classes may use foods containing allergens.
LEPRECHAUN COOKIES
Thursday, March 5 (Register: 2/26)
ST. PATRICK’S DAY CUPCAKES
Monday, March 16 (Register: 3/9)
(Ages 5-8)
Sunday, March 15
at 2:30pm or 3:45pm
(Register: 3/8)
CHOCOLATE HUMMINGBIRD
NESTS
Wednesday, April 15 (Register: 4/8)
MOTHER’S DAY CUPCAKES
Thursday, May 7 (Register: 4/30)
SPRING MARSHMALLOW POPS
Tuesday, May 19 (Register: 5/12)
For ages 2½-4½
Thursday, May 7 at 10:30am (Register: 4/30)
Friday, May 8 at 10:30am (Register: 5/1)
Wednesday, March 25 at 7pm
(Register: 3/18)
Thursday, April 23 at 7pm
(Register: 4/16)
Thursday, May 14 at 7pm
(Register: 5/7)
For ages 6-12. Get your feet wet in the world of
knitting by learning how to knit with your fingers!
Materials will be provided.
For ages 3½-5½
Saturday, May 9 at 3:30pm (Register: 5/2)
For ages 0-3. Library time for you and your
child. Hear a story, sing a song. Then, while your
child plays with program-exclusive toys, you
will hear about our services, get book
recommendations and meet other families.
For ages 3-5. (Register: 4/29)
Join us for our second Teddy
Bear Sleepover! After bedtime
stories and nighttime snacks,
your child will tuck in their
teddy bear, who will spend the
night at the library! Come back
the next day to pick up your
child’s animal friend and a
photo album with pictures
of what their pal did
overnight at the library!
Wednesdays at 1:45pm
March 11 & 18 (Register: 3/4)
April 15 & 22 (Register: 4/8)
May 13 & 20 (Register: 5/6)
Fridays at 10:15am
March 13 & 20 (Register: 3/6)
April 10 & 17 (Register: 4/2)
May 15 & 22 (Register: 5/8)
Weekends at 3:30pm
Saturday, April 25 (Register: 4/18)
Sunday, May 3 (Register: 4/26)
Character Visits
Seating is limited. Registration is required.
Meet Minnie Mouse
Tuesday, March 31
at 10:30am (Register: 3/24)
Meet Elmo
Tuesday, April 28
at 10:30am (Register: 4/21)
Each participant can register for a 15-minute time
slot. Child must be able to read on his/her own.
One participant per dog at a time.
No siblings please.
Saturdays at 3:30pm
March 21 (Register: 3/14)
April 18 (Register: 4/11)
May 30 (Register: 5/23)
Bellmore Memorial Library
2288 Bedford Ave. Bellmore, NY 11710
Phone: 516-785-2990 / Fax: 516-783-8550
Library Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
9:30am - 9:00pm
9:30am - 9:00pm
10:30am - 9:00pm
9:30am - 9:00pm
9:30am - 5:30pm
9:30am - 5:00pm
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Board of Trustees
Wendy Forgash, President
Emily Schreiber, Vice President
Robert Paz, Secretary
Robert Botwin
Roberta Newman
Administration
Maureen Garvey, Library Director
Sunday, March 1 at 3pm
For ages 4-12. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with
crafts, activities, giveaways and raffles.
(Register: 2/23)
We will be CLOSED on the
following dates:
Sunday, March 29
Friday, April 3
Sunday, April 5
Sunday, May 10
Sunday, May 24
Monday, May 25
The Bellmore Memorial Library
Board of Trustees will meet:
March 17
April 21
May 19
Use your library card for FREE access to
Call the Reference Desk for more details.