Manhasset Public Library

Community Service: Let’s make dog biscuits for an animal shelter

susan — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:48:22 +0000

On Friday March 9th from 4-5pm join us and make dog biscuits to donate to an animal shelter. Each teen will make the dough and shape the biscuits. All the teens will decorate a large bakery box to send the dog biscuits. This program is open to all in grades 7-12. Community service hours will be awarded. Registration starts Feb. 24th. Call 627-2300 or e-mail snolan@manhassetlibrary.org to register

Practice ACT March 24th 9:30-1:30

susan — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:52:36 +0000

A practice ACT will be administered by The Edge on March 24, 2012 from 9:30-1:30. The Edge will return on April 3rd at 7pm with the scores. Teens can register starting March 10th at the circulation desk, by phone 627-2300 or e-mail snolan@manhassetlibrary.org

Pajama Pancake Breakfast Storytime

Sharon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:38:33 +0000

Friday, February 24
10-11 a.m.
Ages 3-7 (with caregiver)

Wear your pajamas! Younger siblings welcome.

Let’s Go to China

Sharon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:36:38 +0000

Thursday, February 23
2 -3:15 p.m.
Grades 3-5

Patricia Shih leads students on a fescinating multi-century visit to the world’s oldest civilization. Participants will learn about geography, history, music, art, language, writing, customs and much more.

Fancy Nancy Extravaganza

Sharon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:33:15 +0000

Thursday, February 23
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages 4-1st grade (with caregiver)

You are invited to a posh party! Come to the library in your fanciest clothes (tiaras welcome!) for fancy crafts, refreshments and Jane O’Connor’s Fancy Nancy books.

Game Night

Sharon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:25:50 +0000

Wednesday, February 22
7-8 p.m.
Grades 1-6

Put down the iPad and videogame controller and come play some good old-fashioned board games! No registration necessary.

Dinosaurs

Sharon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:16:40 +0000

Wednesday, February 22
2-3 p.m.
Grades K-3

Discover the clues dinosaurs left behind in rocks and in our present day wildlife in this fun, interactive workshop from the Cornell Cooperative.

Tween Scene: Breakfast for Lunch

Sharon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:12:28 +0000

Tuesday, February 21
2-3:30 p.m.
Grades 4-8

Join your friends and make a variety of your favorite breakfast foods! Get creative by using all kinds of ingredients. Register in person at the Circulation Desk today. $5 material fee due at registration.

Family Movie: Smurfs

Sharon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:05:14 +0000

Monday, February 20
2-4 p.m.
Ages 4 & up (with caregiver)
Community

Join us for a movie, snack, and free movie-themed raffle! Please bring a blanket or pillows for comfy floor seating. We’ll provide a snack and beverage.

Research Tool of the Month: U.S. History in Context

Sharon — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:49:49 +0000

This online research database provides a complete overview of U.S. history that covers the most-studied events, issues and current information delivering comprehensive, media-rich search results from “the most extensive online collection of historical information available today.”
You can begin by choosing one of the many topics or time periods on the Topics Page or create your own search. Your result will begin with an overview of the topic along with a vast array of reference materials, images, primary sources, and full-text articles from academic journals, newspapers and magazines, as well as audio and video resources and websites.
Virtually any topic can be searched: American colonies; Native Americans; biographies; economics; events, decades & cultural trends; government documents; political constructs, movements & organizations and many more.

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