Youth Services

Gluey and Gooey Chemistry DXJ788
Wednesday, February 17, 2-3 pm (DH) Grades 2-4
Join the L.I. Science Center and experience the magic of combining molecules to create substance. Registration begins 2/1.

Grimm Tales DXJ789
Wednesday, February 24, 7-7:45 pm (DH) Grades K-3
Join us as we celebrate Wilhelm Grimm’s 224th birthday! Registration begins 2/3.

Homework Help DXJ673
Mondays, January 11, 25, February 1, 8, 22 (DH) and/or Thursdays, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 25, 4-5 pm
(DH) Grades 1-7
High School volunteers will be available for individual assistance. Registration begins 12/28.

Kids Yoga! MLJ574
Tuesdays, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 4:30-5:30 pm (M) Grades 1-5
Join us for a series of 4 fun yoga classes. Bring your own sticky mat. Registration begins 1/6.

Little House on the Prairie Book Discussion DXJ790
Monday, February 8, 7-8 pm (DH) Parent/Caregiver and students in grades 4-5
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of this classic story as we discuss the book and see how life has changed. Copies of the book will be available in Youth Services. Registration begins 1/7.

My Loose Tooth DXJ791
Friday, February 5, 7-7:45 pm (DH) Grades K-2
Celebrate Dental Health Month at the library. Read a few stories and make a craft. Registration begins 1/14.

Puppy Tales DXJ761
Tuesday, January 26, 7-8 pm (DH) and/or Tuesday, February 23, 7-8 pm (DH) Grades K-5
Come meet our canine celebrities! Sign up for a 15 minute block of time to read a story to a local therapy dog. Registration begins 1/12.

Skippyjon Jones: Fiesta Time! DXJ792
Thursday, January 21, 6:30-7:15 pm (DH) Grades K-2
A storytime celebrating Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese cat who thinks he is a Chihuahua dog! Registration begins 1/7.

Valentine’s Day Food Craft MLJ585
Thursday, February 11, 4:30-5:15 pm (M) Grades K-3
Join The Kitchen Coach and create an edible Valentine’s Day craft! Registration begins 1/28.

Winter Break Kids Book Discussion MLJ586
Join your friends and discuss a book that everyone has read. See the Melville Youth Services Librarian for a copy of the book and be sure to read it ahead of time. Registration begins 1/25.

Thursday February 18, 11 am-12 pm (M) Grades K-2
The Great Fuzz Frenzy by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel
Friday, February 19, 11 am-12 pm (M) Grades 3-5
The Totally Made-up Civil War Diary of Amanda MacLeish by Claudia Mills

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Kaplan SAT vs ACT Workshop DXY493
Thursday, January 21, 7-8:30 pm (DH)
Are you a high school student thinking about whether to take the SAT, the ACT or both? This workshop will explain the differences between the SAT and the ACT. Students will also learn strategies for success on both tests. Parents welcome. Registration begins 1/7.

Kaplan SAT Critical Reading DXY496
Wednesday, February 24, 7-8:30 pm (DH)
Master the reading comprehension passages of the Critical Reading Sections in the SAT and the ACT in this one hour workshop. Registration begins 2/10.

Wii Wednesday DXY495
Wednesday, February 17, 7-8:30 pm (DH)
Join us for a night of games and snacks. Registration begins 2/3.

SAT Preparation Course DXY497
Certified Teachers will help prepare you for the SAT.
Tuesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & April 13 (no session 4/6) 6:45-8:45 pm (DH)
Wednesday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & April 14 (no session 4/7) 6:45-8:45 pm (DH)
Students need to purchase and bring to the first day of class, McGraw Hill’s SAT 2010 Edition (ISBN-0071625461) and a calculator. In person registration begins 2/2. Cost: $80.00

Saturday Afternoon Movie & Discussion DXY494
Whip It (2009) 111 min.
Saturday, February 13, 2-4:30 pm (DH)
After the movie, join Long Island’s own Roller Rebels, an all female flat track roller derby league, for a lively discussion of the sport of roller derby. Registration begins 1/29.

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Teen Book Reviewers DXY498
Wednesday, January 6 and February 3, 6:30-7:30 pm (DH)
Enjoy reading the newest books; earn community service by reading and writing book reviews for our Teen Blog. Registration begins 1/2.

Puppet Theatre Workshop DXY499
Thursday, February 11, 6:30-7:30 pm (DH)
Help celebrate National Library Week. Come to this informational meeting and find out about our puppet making workshop and performing at our puppet show in April. This is a great opportunity to earn up to 15 community service hours. Registration begins 1/21.

Happy Hearts DXY500
Tuesday, February 9, 6-7 pm (DH)
Help kids make a Valentine craft. Registration begins 1/26.

Freaky Friday DXY501
Friday, February 19, 2-4 pm (DH)
Help make crafts with kids. Registration begins 2/5.

Half Hollow Hills High School Flutist
Help celebrate National Library Week as you earn Community Service Hours! Join the Flute Footnotes, a flute choir of high school NYSSMA level 5 and level 6 performers. We will perform at a concert in the library in April. For details, an application and rehearsal dates, Call Edna Susman, (631) 498-1260. Deadline extended!