Programs are open to West Hempstead residents. Space permitting, non-residents may participate. Teen programs are for those in grades 6-12 and Tween programs are for those in grades 5-8.

Blind Date with a Book for Teens Rate Review Party

Monday, February 24 ● 7-8 p.m. Pick a book from our teen "Blind Date" display, read

and rate your "date." Share your likes and dislikes at our Rate Review Party. Kosher snacks provided.

Readers Corner Novelist K-8 & Novelist

Find read a-likes related to title, author or storyline. Find both on our website and enjoy free access

with your WHPL card.

Pokémon Master Thursday, January 23rd 7-8 p.m. Are you a Pokémon Master? Complete the challenges and see how many badges you can earn!

Beginning January 1, 2020, all Teen / Tween Programs will require a $5.00 cash deposit which will be returned upon attendance or cancellation made 48 hours in advance.

Participants will have 72 hours to pay the deposit after reserving their spot online.

Online registration begins Thursday, January 2

Superbowl Snacks Friday, January 31st 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Get ready for the Super Bowl by making your own Football Pizza Pockets for baking at home and create some Salsa and Queso Dip for snacking here! Everyone will go home with recipes.

Learn to code in our Raspberry Jam

Monday, January 13 ● 7-8 p.m. Learn to code using our new

Raspberry Pi computers! Funded by the

Central Nassau County Rotary Club

***Previous participants will be waitlisted***

Little Bits Workshop: Fortune Teller and Doodlebots

Friday, March 20 ● 4-5 p.m. Little Bits electronic building blocks snap together to

turn ideas into inventions.

Online registration begins Monday, February 3

Register online beginning Monday, March 2.

Friday, March 27 • 4:00-4:30 p.m. Crush by Svetlana Chmakova

Bring your copy of the graphic novel to discuss with

the group. Snacks will be provided.

PJ Shorts Workshop Thursday, March 5 ● 6:30-8:30 p.m. Use a sewing machine to create fleece pajama shorts with The Fashion Design Lab. No experience necessary. *LIMITED REGISTRATION*

Teen Fitness for Grades 7 to 10 Thursday, February 13 ● 7-8 p.m.

Fitness trainer, Maria Ende, will teach exercises to build muscular strength and cardio endurance.

#GetFit #StayFit See flyer for what to bring with you! A signed Exercise Release Form is required.

SAT / ACT Practice Test + Parent Night Sunday, March 29 ● 12:30-4:00 p.m.

Proctored by J & J Test Prep, teens take their choice of a SAT or ACT exam.

Parent Night: Monday, April 6th 7-8 p.m. Parents receive a presentation on both tests and

the graded copy of their child’s exam.

Online registration begins Monday, March 2

Anime Club Monday, March 2 ● 7-8:30 p.m. Join us for our first meeting! Attendees will vote on which Anime we will watch first. Check the flyer for choices. Kosher snacks will be provided.

Mini Maker and Tech Night Thursday, March 26 ● 7-8 p.m.

Build and create with some high tech and no tech gadgets. See flyer for all maker and tech materials.

For grades 9 to 12.

Read a book and submit a written review to our Review Crew and/or join the Teen Library

Council and attend monthly meetings.

Visit whplibrary.org/review-crew and whplibrary.org/teen-library-council for more

information about the two groups.

Upcoming TLC meetings are: January 14 ● 4-5 p.m.: Program Prep

February 7 ● 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Clothing Drive March 16 ● 7-8 p.m.: Babysitting Workshop Prep

COMMUNITY SERVICE

For grades 9 to 12.

Tech Tutors & Merge Cube Demos Mondays, February 3, 10, & 24th 6-8 p.m.

Register for a 2 hour time slot. Volunteer to help library patrons with their devices or show off Virtual Reality with our Merge Cubes. (No experience necessary)

Fox in Snow Wednesday, February 12 ● 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Follow Art Teacher Amy as you draw your fox in a wintery scene and fill in your

drawing with watercolors, pastels, and more.

Muddy Buddies Tuesday, February 18 ● 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Mix Chex Mix cereal, melted chocolate, powdered sugar, marshmallows, and Oreos

to make a Cookies & Cream snack!

TWEEN PROGRAMS (GRADES 5-8)

Wire Snowflakes Monday, January 27 ● 7 - 8:30 p.m. Choose from an assortment of beads in different colors, shapes, and sizes to make wire snowflakes.

Painted Foil Letters Monday, March 30 ● 7 - 8:30 p.m. Paint half of a wooden letter and cover the other half with metallic foil sheets. **Registrants 1st initial will be given unless you request a different letter at registration**

Alcohol Ink Tiles Monday, February 3 ● 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Drip alcohol ink and rubbing alcohol on

ceramic tiles and make different designs with Ms. Angel. **Wear old clothes**

January Programs: Online registration begins Thursday, January 2.

February Programs: Online registration begins Monday, January 20.

March Programs: Online registration begins Monday, February 24.

For grades 6 to 12.

Paint Party Tuesday, March 17 ● 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Follow along with Ms. Celicia as you paint a colorful sky, hills, and a tree with an owl perched on top.

Chocolate Bark Monday, March 9 ● 6:30 - 8 p.m. Make chocolate bark with Ms. Susan by mixing pretzels, marshmallows, graham crackers, and more. Pour chocolate on top and let it cool.

Random Acts of Kindness Tuesday, February 4 ●

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Registration begins January 2nd.

Create a button to be given out during Random Acts of Kindness Week.

Blind Date Book Display Tuesday, January 21 ● 4:00-5:00 p.m. Registration begins January 2nd.

Get a sneak peak at our Blind Date books by covering / decorating our selections for the Rate Review Party.

Galaxy Craft Tuesday, January 14 ● 7 - 8 p.m. Recreate the galaxy with Ms. Leslie on a moon and/or star with paint, paper, and assorted gems.

Reason2Smile Bracelets Monday, March 23 ● 7-8 p.m. Registration begins Monday, March 2nd. Make a beaded bracelet in support of Reason2Smile.

No deposit fee for Community Service programs. If registrant does not cancel 48 hours in advance for 2 programs, service will not be awarded for 6 months.