September 2021 Volume 23, Issue 9Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDMerrick, New York

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North Merrick Public Library1691 Meadowbrook RoadNorth Merrick, NY 11566

September 2021 Volume 23, Issue 8

SEPTEMBER

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.

CLOSED SUNDAYSthrough September 26

CLOSED Monday, September 6

Labor Day

Library Board MeetingNMPL Board Meeting Tuesday, September 21

at 7:15p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Board of TrusteesMark Davis,President

Kristin Frost,Vice PresidentMaeve Schulz

Richard C. SmithWilliam Pezzulo

Susan Santa, Director

Need info? Call the library at

516-378-7474NMERRICKLIBRARY.ORG

On Facebook“NORTH MERRICK LIBRARY”

OUTDOOR CONCERT: Penny Lane

Resource Spotlight: Ancestry LibraryCurious about your family history?

Check out our newest research database Ancestry Library. You will gain access to photos, records, and more.

Pack a picnic supper and bring the whole family down for an evening of fun with Beatles tribute band Penny Lane! With superb harmonies and note for note precision, Penny Lane’s tribute to the Beatles spans their entire career, featuring all singles and favorite

songs from the early days, Hard Day’s Night, Shea Stadium, Sgt. Pepper’s, Magical Mystery Tour, and their rooftop concert.

The concert will be held outside in the rear parking lot. Please bring a lawn chair. Registration is now taking place.

Date: Thursday, September 9 Time: 6:30 pm

Do you have a library card? September is Library Card Sign-up Month so get one today!

There is nothing more empowering than getting your own library card. It gives you access to technology, resources, and services to pursue your passions

and dreams. Check out our website to learn how you can access movies, eBook’s, video games and much more. nmerricklibrary.org

Dessert Pretzel Bombs (To-Go Kit)Make a batch of 12 Dessert Pretzel Bombs. Learn how to make the pretzel dough and fi llings from scratch and how to form each pretzel bomb. You will receive most of ingredients to make all of the fi llings! S’More Bomb, Cinnamon Apple Bomb,Chocolate Bomb, Cinnamon Sugar Bomb and Jelly Bomb Registration for North Merrick Residents begins September 7 and September 14 for all others. One Kit Per Family. Grades 6 and up. Date: Monday September 20Time: 11:00 AM (Pick Up)

Teen Advisory Board Join us for a fun and informal meeting where we will discuss programming ideas, community service projects and more! Grades 6 and up. No registration required. Date: Monday, September 27Time: 4:30 pm

P R O G R A M S TEEN AND TWEEN

From the Director’s Desk Welcome to September. My how quickly the summer goes. This is a � me for fresh starts and a � me for change.

We prepare for the start of school and for many a return to the offi ce, and look back at a summer that for many of us was unlike any other. Throughout this challenging � me it has been so wonderful seeing so many of you back in the library.

The summer was fi lled with the sound of children’s, teens and adult footsteps and voices throughout the building, and the sound of laughter, stories and music outdoors. There were so many wonderful outdoor programs for everyone.

We will con� nue to off er outdoor programming as long as weather permits, and we are excited to begin indoorprogramming. We will be limi� ng the number of a� endees in each program to ensure everyone’s safety.

Masks should be worn in all children’s programs and we strongly encourage masks for all.

Beginning September 11 our Saturday hours return to 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and we resume Sunday hours, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on October 3.

We look forward to enjoying the fall with all of you and look forward to seeing you all. Please know that your safety is our top priority.

Sit and Be Fit (ZOOM)A gentle seated workout anyone can do. No equipment needed. Registration now taking place. Dates: Thursdays, September 9, 23 and 30 Time: 2:00 pm

Creative Writing for Adults with Jen Calonita (Outside/In-Person) Author Jen Calonita leads this group of supportive and creative writers and will help bring clarity and direction to your creative writing or memoirs. Online Registration is now taking place. Dates: Monday, September 13 Time: 1:30 PM

Total Body Workout (ZOOM)Join Cindi for a strength training workout. Please have a mat and a set of light weights. Registration is now taking place. Dates: Monday, September 13 and 27Time: 7:00 pm

Tech Tips: Ancestry Library Edition (Zoom) Join us on for a walk through of one of the library’s newest databases, Ancestry Library. In this presentation you will learn how to search for family members in an effective and productive way, use the search function of other countries, look for family trees, search military records, and more. Registration is now taking place. Date: Wednesday, September 15 Time: 2:00 pm

Adult Programs

SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS in the

CHILDREN’S ROOMNorth Merrick School District residents may visit nmerricklibrary.org to register.

Have your library card available to register. Questions? 516-378-7474 ext. 13 or children@nmerricklibrary.org

Current Events Forum (Zoom) Join your friends and neighbors for a lively discussion of timely topics and world and local events. All are welcome. Registration is now taking place. Zoom information will be sent out ahead of the meeting. Date: Wednesday, September 22 Time: 1:30 PM

Book Discussion: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell (In Person) Join moderator, Mira Sennett for a discussionof The Hamnet, the evocative story of a young Shakespeare. Books are available at the circulation desk. Registration is now taking place. Date: Friday, September 24 Time: 1:30 PM

Monday Matinee Discussion: The Florida Project (In-Person) Are you a fi lm buff? Join us for our fi rst movie discussion! Watch the movie on your own with hoopla or borrow a DVD and join us for a discussion of, The Florida Project. Date: Monday, September 27 Time: 2:00 PM

Canasta Workshop (In-Person/Outdoors) Join us for a beginner or re-fresher Canasta Program taught by instructor Jacqui Palatnik. Canasta is the newest trend in card games that has made a big surge. The game is both fun and stimulating. Registration for North Merrick residents begins September 15 and September 22 for all others. Date: Wednesday, September 29, October 6 and 13 Time: 10:30 am

Pretzel Workshop (Take-home kit & video)For families with children ages 3-12 yearsJoin The Baking Coach for another fun baking activity! Make jumbo pretzels! Our kit provides all dry ingredients. Patrons need to provide waterand butter. Limit one kit per family.Kit Pick-Up Date: Friday, September 10Registration begins: Friday, September 3 at 10:30am

Kids Yoga (Outdoors)For children ages 6-12Join us for yoga with Shari Kaplan! This class introduces basic yoga postures, breath exercises, movement and meditation that can strengthen bodies, calm minds, increase focus, improve social skills, and build confi dence.Date: Tuesday, September 14 Time: 4:30pm-5:00pmRegistration begins: Tuesday, September 7 at 10:30am

Outdoor StorytimesJoin us for books, songs, rhymes, and fi ngerplays. You are registering your child for all four weeks of storytime. Bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on.

Baby StorytimeFor children ages 3-23 months with an adult

Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 10:30am

Toddler StorytimeFor children ages 2-4 years with an adult

Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 11:30am

Registration begins: Tuesday, August 31 at 10:30am

Preschool Fun: Back to School Fun (Outdoors)For children ages 18 months – 5 years with an adult

Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. with this outdoor family fun preschool program! Activities include music, movement, fi ne and gross motor development, a craft, and storytelling.

Date: Wednesday, September 15Times: 10:15am-11:15am and 11:15am-12:15pmRegistration begins: Wednesday, September 8 at 10:30am

Fall Paint Night (Outdoors)For children in grades 2-6Join artist Alissa Howe for a fun paint night, and createa beautiful fall scene.Date: Thursday, September 16 Time: 6:00pm-7:15pmRegistration begins: Thursday, September 9 at 10:30am

PlayHooray (Outdoors)For children ages 6 months – 5 years with an adultJoin us outside for fun with music, movement, and Molly Mouse! Date: Friday, September 17 at 10:30amTimes: 10:15-11:00am and 11:15-12:00pm Registration begins: Friday, September 10 at 10:30am

Tots’ Night Out: Celebrate the Library (Indoors)For children ages 18 months – 5 years with an adultCome join A Time for Kids, Inc. with this family fun preschool program! Activities include music, movement, fi ne and gross motor development, a craft, and storytelling. All children ages 2+ and adults must wear masks while attending indoor children’s programs. One adult per child; space is very limited.Date: Thursday, September 23 Time: 7:00pm-8:00pmRegistration begins: Thursday, September 16 at 10:30am

Toddler & Me Yoga (Outdoors)For children ages 18 months-5 years with an adultJoin us for yoga with Shari Kaplan! This class introduces basic yoga postures, breath exercises, movement and meditation that can strengthen bodies, calm minds, increase focus, improve social skills, and build confi dence. Caregivers are encouraged to participate throughout the class and have fun with their little ones! Date: Friday, September 24 Time: 10:30am-11:00amRegistration begins: Friday, September 17 at 10:30am

Take & Make Craft: Tissue Paper Apple (Take-home kit)For children ages 3-12 yearsCreate your own Tissue Paper Apple. You must register to receive a craft kit. Check your email after registration for contactless pickup information.Kit Pick-Up Date: Friday, September 24Registration begins: Friday, September 17 at 10:30am

Saturday PlayHooray (Outdoors)For children ages 6 months – 5 years with an adultJoin us outside for fun with music, movement & Molly Mouse! Date: Saturday, September 25Times: 10:15-11:00amRegistration begins: Saturday, September 18 at 10:30am

Monster Marshmallow Workshop (Take-home kit & video)For families with children ages 3-12 yearsCelebrate spooky season with The Baking Coach! Make Halloween chocolate covered marshmallows on a stick. Limit one kit per family.Kit Pick-Up Date: Wednesday, October 6Registration begins: Wednesday, September 29 at 10:30am

Preschool Fun: Birds in a Nest (Outdoors)For children ages 18 months – 5 years with an adultCome join A Time for Kids, Inc. with this outdoor family fun preschool program! Activities include music, movement, fi ne and gross motor development, a craft, and storytelling. Date: Wednesday, October 6Times: 10:15am-11:15am and 11:15am-12:15pmRegistration begins: Wednesday, September 29 at 10:30am

North Merrick School District residents may visit nmerricklibrary.org to register.

preschool program! Activities include music,

Times: 10:15am-11:15am and 11:15am-12:15pm