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North Merrick Public Library1691 Meadowbrook RoadNorth Merrick, NY 11566

December 2019 Volume 21, Issue 10

DECEMBER

Monday - Thursday10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CLOSING AT 1 p.m.Tuesday, December 24

Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 31New Year’s Eve

CLOSEDWednesday, December 25

Merry Christmas

Library Board MeetingTuesday, Dec. 17 at 7:15 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

.Board of TrusteesWilliam A. Pezzulo,

PresidentMark Davis,

Vice PresidentMarion H. Schurade

Kristin FrostRichard C. Smith

Thomas Witt, Director

Need info? Call the library at

516-378-7474NMERRICKLIBRARY.ORG

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We are excited to be celebrating once again with the Merrick Chorale! Enjoy an uplifting afternoon of holiday music with your friends and neighbors. This wonderful tradition is sure to put you in the holi-day spirit. The Chorale is directed by Richard Gilley, accompanied on piano by

Herbert Bradensten. No registration necessary.

Date: Sunday, December 8 Time: 2pm

Merrick Chorale Holiday Concert

HIGHLIGHTS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2Total Body Worout

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3Preschool Fun

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4Bus Trip Peddler’ Village

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Sketch and Stretch

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8Concert: Merrick Chorale

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9AARP Driving

Total Body Workout

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11Feature Film:

Where’d You Go BernadetteCraft: Making Holiday Cards

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12Pour Paint Glitter Coasters

MONDAY DECEMBER 16Total Body Work out

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17PlayHooray Kids & Babies

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18Current Events

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20Book Talk and Author Visit

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21Family PlayHooray

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22Winter Snowman with

Chef Rob Scott

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30Baby Signing Time

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO OVER THE HOLIDAY BREAK?

Museum Passes

This time of year is a great time to take advantage of our Museum Pass Program. During the holidays many museums have special attractions and exhibits sure to get you in the holiday spirit or keep the kids entertained while they are off from school. Visit us online or stop by the Reference Department to fi nd out how you can reserve your spot. We advise patrons to always check museum websites for closures and/or additional requirements before borrowing a pass. Some special events may not be included in our membership; be sure to ask prior to making a reservation. Passes can be reserved online at nmerricklibrary.org

FictionLalani of the Distant Sea - Erin Entrada Kelly

Eventown - Corey Ann Haydu

Other Words for Home - Jasmine Warga

Roll With It - Jamie Sumner

The Next Great Paulie Fink -Ali Benjamin

Picture BooksBear Came Along - Richard T. Morris

Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend! - Cori Doerrfeld

Saturday - Oge Mora

I Am Wolf - Kelly Leigh Miller

Llama Destroys the World - Jonathon Stutzman

Graphic NovelsNew Kid - Jeremy Craft

Stargazing - Jen Wang

Beginning Chapter BooksKing & Kayla and the Case of the Mysterious Mouse - Dori Hillestad Butler

Diary of a Pug: Pug Blasts Off! - Kyla May

Children’s Books Too Good to Miss

in 2019

Bus Trip: Peddler’s Village Buck’s County Pennsylvania

Enjoy a unique shopping experience as you travel along the winding brick pathways to 60 unique specialty shops. A traditional American lunch in a charming colonial setting is included at Cock’n Bull Restaurant in Peddler’s Village. Registration now taking place. Payable to Rendezvous Travel.

$95 per person | Trip Includes • Lunch at the Cock ’N Bull at Peddler’s Village

• Shopping at 60 Specialty Shops

• Tax Free Shopping on Clothes

• Professional Tour Manager

• Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

• All Tips & Taxes (Except Bus Driver

& Tour Manager)

Date: Wednesday, December 4

Time: 8:00 am

Adult ProgramsHoliday Card Making We will be making unique and personal cards for the holiday. Registration begins December 2. $5 materials fee, payable to Stephanie Ackerman. Date: Wednesday, December 11Time: 7:00 pm

Total Body Workout with CindiCindi will lead the group in a workout that will engage your whole body. Please bring a light set of weights and an exercise mat. Registration is now taking place. Dates: Mondays, December 2, 9, 16 Time: 7:00 pm

Sit and Be FitLearn fun exercises you can do while seated! This is a lively, full-body workout program, taught to music, that anyone can do, regard-

less of age or physical limitations! No registration necessary. Dates: Thursdays, December 5, 12 and 26 Time: 2:00 pm

AARP DRIVING Save on your auto insurance and possibly remove points you may already have! Bring a brown bag lunch and beverage. Registration now taking place. There is a $20.00 fee for AARP members (your number must be on check), $25.00 for non-members. AARP regulation: Checks only: NO refunds. Date: Monday, December 9 Time: 10:30 am-5:00 pm

Open Card GamesBring your friends and a favorite game for an afternoon of fun! No instruction provided. No registration necessary. Dates: Tuesday, December 3, 10 and 17Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

DECEMBER HAPPENINGS in the

CHILDREN’S ROOMRegistration begins one week prior to the program

in-person and online for North Merrick School District residents. All others may register the day before the

program, space permitting. Please call to cancel if you are unable to attend a program. 516-378-7474 ext. 13

Preschool Fun with Home for the Holidays CraftFor ages 18 months to 3 years with adultA Time for Kids, Inc. presents Preschool Fun! Enjoy an hour of music, movement, fi ne and gross motor development, and storytelling. There will also be a Home for the Holidays Craft! Registration begins: Tuesday, November 26 at 10amDate: Tuesday, December 3 Time: 10:30am-11:30am

Sketch and StretchJoin Sketch-n-Stretch for fun yoga practice fol-lowed by a creative painting lesson. Every stu-dent will exit this program with a completed paint-ed canvas! All art supplies & yoga mats will be provided. Please wear comfortable play clothes. Registration begins: Saturday, November 30 at 10am

Date: Saturday, December 7 at 10amTime: 10:30am-11:30am for ages 5-8 12:00pm-1:00pm for ages 9-12

Pour Paint Glitter Coasters For children in grades 4-6Kids will enjoy working with pourable paint mixtures as they create a gorgeous set of poured paint glitter coasters. This colorful craft will surprise and delight all participants. Create your coasters to gift or to keep!Registration begins: Thursday, December 5 at 10amDate: Thursday, December 12 Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm

PlayHooray KidsFor children ages 18 months-4 years with adultStories, music, dancing, and Molly the Mouse!Registration begins: Tuesday, December 10 at 10amDate: Tuesday, December 17 Time: 10:15am-11:00am

PlayHooray BabiesFor children ages 3 months-17 months with adultMusic, dancing, playing, and Molly the Mouse!Registration begins: Tuesday, December 10 at 10amDate: Tuesday, December 17 Time: 11:15am-12:00pm

Listen & Create: Snowflake Picture FramesFor ages 4 to 8 with adultListen to some cozy winter stories and decorate a snowfl ake picture frame to gift or keep!Registration begins: Tuesday, December 10 at 10amDate: Thursday, December 17 Time: 4:00pm-4:45pm

Family Ugly Sweater Cookie Party Each family will create and take home 13 ugly sweater cookies in a bakery box. We use sugar glaze, fondant, and royal icing to create these cute little sweater treats! For families with children of all ages. Maximum of 4 participants per family. Registration begins: Wednesday, December 11 at 10amDate: Wednesday, December 18 Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm

Saturday Family PlayHoorayFor ages 6 months to 5 years old with adultStories, music, dancing and Molly the Mouse! Registration begins: Saturday, December 14 at 10amDate: Saturday, December 21 Time: 10:30am-11:15am

Winter Snowman with Chef Rob Scott For children in Pre-Kindergarten to grade 1Snowman cookies, chocolate candies, and more! There will also be a special visit by the friendly snowman and a friendly indoor snow ball fi ght. With Chef Rob Scott. Registration begins: Sunday, December 15 at 10amDate: Sunday, December 22 Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Baby Signing TimeFor children 3 months to 3 years with adultSing along and learn baby sign language with Christina at the library! Registration is not required.Date: Monday, December 30 Time: 10:30am-11:00am

Arctic Habitats For children in grades K-6Learn about the wondrous world of whales and fi nd out how they survive the freezing waters. Touch real whale bones, try a blubber experiment, see an Inuit snow knife carved from walrus tusk, and mark your own wintry diorama. From The Whaling Museum.Registration begins: Monday, December 30 at 10amDate: Monday, January 6 Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm

Preschool Fun with Snowman Fun Craft For children 18 months-3 1/2 years with a caregiverA Time for Kids, Inc. presents Preschool Fun! Enjoy an hour of music, movement, fi ne and gross motor development, and storytelling. There will also be a snowman fun craft! Registration begins: Tuesday, December 31 at 10amDate: Tuesday, January 7 Time: 10:30am-11:30am

Feature Film: Where’d You Go, BernadetteA teenager goes through all the textual traces of her mother’s past to fi nd her after she mys-teriously disappears before a family trip to Antarctica. Rating: PG-13. Runtime: 110 min-utes. Starring: Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup, Judy Greer, Kristen Wiig, Troian Bellisario.Date: Wednesday, December 11 Time: 1:30 and 7:00 pm

Friday CrafternoonsPatrons are invited to bring their own creative projects to the library and work together in a fun and friendly setting. Learn a new skill or share your expertise! No instructor present. Please bring your own supplies.Date: Friday, December 13 Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Current EventsJoin friends and neighbors for aninformal discussion as we review some of the important events of the year and the decade. Share your ideas about a few of the issues that may change our lives for years to come. Visitors are always welcome.Date: Wednesday December 18 Time: 1:30 pm

Meet the Author and Reading: The Force Collector Meet Emmy winning writer, actor & Merokian Kevin Shinick as he discusses his Star Wars Novel Force Collector. No registration necessary.All ages welcome!Date: Friday, December 20Time: 3:00 PM

For children 18 months-3 1/2 years with a caregiver

TinkerCad Learn to design in create 3D items using Tinkercad! All participants will be able to use the library’s 3D print-er to print their items. Registration now takingplace. Grades 5 and up.

Date: Thursday, December 5Time: 6:30 pm

Young Adult Programs

Animal Lover’s Club Give shelter pets a special holiday treat while earning community service. Registration now taking place.

Date: Monday, December 16 Time: 4:00 pm

Meet the Author and Reading: The Force Collector Meet Emmy winning writer, actor & Merokian Kevin Shinick as he discusses his Star Wars Novel Force Collector. No registration necessary. All ages welcome! Date: Friday, December 20Time: 3:00 PM