6 Long Beach Public Library Since 1928 September

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Youth Services Clubs

Register at the Youth Services Ref. Desk by calling 432-7201. Book Buddies Reading Program (Ages 4-8)
Thursdays, October 4, 11, 25, November 1, 15, 29 at 6:00 p.m.
Chess Club (Grades 2 and up) Tween/Teen Volunteers will read to younger children and will be available to
Main Library: be read to by older children wishing to practice their reading skills.
Wednesdays, September 12, 26 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CONTACT: Youth Services Department 516-432-7201 ext. 227
Point Lookout Branch: Call 432-3409 Teen Book Buddies Reading Program
Monday, September 24 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Volunteer Orientation
Thursday, September 20 at 5:30 p.m.
West End Branch: Call 432-2704 Volunteer Orientation for Tweens/Teens in 6th Grade and up. Earn 7 Hours of volunteer
Monday, September 17 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. credit this fall!
Chess Master Joel Salmon teaches basic chess to all
club members and guides play among partnered children.
Drawing Club (Grades 2 and up)
Play Dough Day
(Ages 3 1/2 and up)
Friday, September 21 at 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, September 7 from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Draw cartoons, anime, manga or sketches for fun. Does your child love to play with Play Doh but you hate the mess?
Basic drawing supplies provided. Bring your imagination. Come learn how to make Play Doh and stay and play. Must sign up in advance.
Lego Club (Grades 1 and up)
Mondays, September 10, 24 at 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Duplo Block Play Program
Have fun building with our Legos, but we are not Thursday, September 6 from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
responsible for lost pieces if you bring your own set. Encourage imaginative play with your child. Sign up required.
Youth Advisory Board (Grades 4 and up) (Ages 2 and up)
Tuesday, September 25 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
This is your chance to tell us about programs and activities
that you’d like to see at the library. Snacks provided! FREE ONLINE HOMEWORK HELP
Call 516-432-7201 to sign up. from Library Home Page
Earn Community Service credits! www.longbeachlibrary.org
Everyday from 2:00 - 10:00 p.m.

(Grades 2-12)

Crafts & Cooking at the Library

How many books can you read in a school year?
September 5, 2018 - June 21, 2019
Earn Prizes! Sign up in Youth Department.
DOG TALES (Grades 1-5)
Monday, October 1 at 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Dog Tales Reading program is a non-judgmental
reading experience in which children practice their
reading skills by reading to trained services dogs.
Each child will have a 15 min assigned time period in
which they may read any book or books of their
choice to their choice of avaiable dogs.
Call 432-7201 to register.
Youth Back to School
Crayon Wreath
Grades K and up
Thursday, September 6 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Create your own special Back to School Crayon
Wreath, perfect for decorating your front door or your
bedroom door! See sample in Youth Department.
Let’s Cook with Tanya! (2nd grade and up)
Friday, September 28 at 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
What’s on the menu? Check with Miss Tanya.
$5 fee is payable at time of in-person registration.
Registration for cooking will close 2 days before class.

Fridays, September 7, 21 Tween/Teen Halloween Craft:

from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Must bring your own wifi enabled laptop or
tablet to play on. Play with other kids as you
build your world.
Ceramic Pumpkin Votive Holder
(For Grades 5 and up)
Monday, October 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Create your very own Ceramic Pumpkin Votive Candle Holder using battery votives.
Contact: Youth Services Department 516-432-7201 ext 227. See Sample in Youth
Department $5.00 Craft fee payable at inperson registration.
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Let’s Move with PlayHooray for Kids
For 20 mo - 4 years old with parent or caregiver
Tuesdays, Sept. 11, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16
from 11:30 - 12:15 p.m. or 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Fridays, Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 26 from 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.
Enjoy music and movement and Molly Mouse too!
Preschool Fun Fit Yoga (ages 3-5)
Wednesdays, Sept. 12, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17
Thursdays, Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 11
at 1:15 p.m.
Start the fitness habit early for your little ones.
Programs for September - Call 432-7201 ext. 203
Tummy Time for Babies
For ages 1 mo. - 5 mo.
Fridays, September 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.
A parent education program that will help raise your awareness of tummy time
opportunities in your little one’s daily routines.
Mother Goose Rhyme Time
For ages 5 months to 19 mos.
Mondays, September 17, 24, October 1, 15, 22
at 9:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
Baby enjoys songs and music, stories, finger plays and movement activities with
Molly Mouse and the Play Hooray Ladies!
Leap Into Learning with Babywise
For ages 1 year 7 mos. to 2 years 6 mos.
Thursdays, Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18
at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m.
Traditional nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, movement
activities and art experiences.
A Time For Kids: A School Skill Building
Class For You & Your Child
For ages 2 years 6 mos. to 3 years 5 mos.
Fridays, Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 26 at 10:15 or 11:15 a.m.
Books, puzzles, songs and rhymes, movement activities and art experiences.
FITNESS Fun Fit Yoga (Ages 6 - 14)
MAIN LIBRARY - Weds., Sept. 12, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24
IN THE YOUTH DEPT from 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
POINT LOOKOUT - Tues., Sept. 11, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16
from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. (ages 3-grade 5)
WEST END - Saturdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13
at 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. (ages 3-grade 5)
This is a very popular class and a great way to de-stress.
Mommy and Me Yoga
(Ages 6 weeks to 3 years old)
Thursdays, Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18
from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
Fun, gentle exercise for mom & baby!
Bilingual Story Time is Back / Historia Bilingues
Ages 3 - 6 years / edades 3 a 6 años
Saturdays, September 22, 29, October 6, 13
at 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Sabado: septembre 22, 29, octobre 6, 13
en 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
All stories read in English and Spanish.
Todas las historias seran leidas en español y ingles.
Check Out the
“Playaway Launchpad” Collection
New Tablets Just Added to Collection!
Playaway Launchpad is the first-ever secure, pre-loaded
learning tablet created just for children (ages 3-5 (pre K-K),
Ages 5-7 (K-2nd grade) and Ages 8-10 (grades 3-5). With high-quality, ad-free learning
apps grouped by age, grade level, subject area and theme. Subject area packs include
English language arts, math, science, language learning, critical thinking and creativity.
Themed learning packs include princesses, animals, transportation, dinosaurs, space
and more. There is a one touch reset button when you first turn the tablet on making it
easy and low maintenance for staff or a new user.
Faith in Children’s Mindfulness Education Program
(Separated by age groups 4-19 yrs).
Thursdays, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Practicing mindfulness improves attention, reduces stress and anxiety and helps with
cognitive and academic growth. It increases one’s ability to regulate emotions, feel
compassion and empathy for others. Classes include: Yoga, Traditional Meditation,
Sound Meditation, Mindfulness Practices, Art Theater, and Art Therapy.

Preschool Story Time Baby Sign Language Class - For Babies up to 3 years old
Ages 3 years 6 mos. to 5 years 5 mos. Not in Kindergarten MAIN BRANCH - Call 432-7201
Main Branch Thurs., Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18 at 10:00, 10:45 or 11:30 a.m.
Mondays, Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 15, 22 from 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. POINT LOOKOUT BRANCH - Call 432-3409
Wednesdays, Sept. 12, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17 from 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 2:00 p.m.
Point Lookout Branch (sign up at the branch) WEST END BRANCH - Call 432-2704
Fridays, Sept. 14, 21, Oct. 5, 12, 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Mondays, Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15 from 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Parent/caregiver class that blends American Sign Language vocabulary with
West End Branch (sign up at the branch) music and play. Each class theme with age appropriate toys that encourage
Thursdays, Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18 from 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. ASL learning through play.
Parent/Child Workshop
Ages 1 - 3 years old with parent or caregiver WINNER OF THE
Wednesdays, Sept. 12, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17 at 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Workshop features educational development toys, books and art activities. A SEPTEMBER 2018 BOOKMARK
resource person will be present each week to discuss one of the following topics:
Gabrielle Pine (Grade 8)
child development, speech, nutrition, music and movement, learning through play.