The Library is closed for Columbus Day.

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs.
• For ages: 1-2 Years
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/14
• Space is limited.

• Florence Gatto and Beverly E. Kotch of the Long Island Writers Guild will show you how to get started writing your stories, memories and musings. 
• Anyone in the community is welcome to attend.
• Fee: Free!

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs.
• For ages: 3-4 Years
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month. 
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/14
• Space is limited.

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs. 
• For ages: 5 years and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/14
• Space is limited.

Anyone is welcome to attend.

Contact the BML Board of Trustees by sending an email through our website. 

Go to www.bellmorelibrary.org and click on Contact Us.

Landmarks of Hempstead Town

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. van Wie to Bellmore for a presentation on the “Landmarks of Hempstead Town” which will include a discussion of the complexities of the landmarking process. Dr. van Wie is the author of several books on Long Island History, he is the founder of the Franklin Square Museum, he serves on the Board of Trustees of the Nassau County Historical Society and teaches history at Molloy College. He has been on the Landmarks Preservation Commission for the Town of Hempstead for the last 31 years, serving as Acting Chair for the past 2 years. Please join us for this captivating overview of some of our community’s most cherished locations.

• Registration is strongly recommended.
• You can register by phone, in person, or online.
• To sign up online, click on the "register" button and follow the instructions to complete your registration.
• Registration begins July 9th at 4pm.

More information will be posted soon.

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs. 
• For ages: 18 months and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/1
• Space is limited.

Join us for an all-level children's yoga class with Vicky Seff.

• Please bring a yoga mat and a towel.
• Parents or guardians must sign a release form in order for child to participate.
  Click here to access the form and bring it to class.
• Ages: 5-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/15
• Space is limited.

Zucchini Bread

• Fee: $5.00. 
• Payment is final and will not be prorated. There will be NO REFUNDS unless the program is cancelled by the Library.
• You can register and pay in person at the reference desk or online. Cash will not be accepted. If you choose to register in person, the fee must be paid by check or money order only, made payable to Bellmore Memorial Library.
• To sign up online, click "register" and follow the instructions.  Online payment is made via PayPal by clicking the "pay now" button at the end of the registration process.
• Registration for BML patrons plus one guest is 9/16
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/1

Registration is now OPEN for all!

Jewish Heritage Museum Auschwitz Exhibit and Little Italy

Join us for an audio tour of the Auschwitz exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. Headphones will be provided at the museum. Lunch will be on your own in Little Italy. The bus will leave promptly at 10:30am from the Curé of Ars parkinglot in Merrick.

• Fee: $42 per person. Payment must be made via check or money order in person at the help desk.
• Payment is final and will not be prorated. There will be NO REFUNDS unless the trip is cancelled by the Library.
• Registration begins for ALL on 9/19

Location: Curé of Ars, 2323 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566

This class is subject to cancellation due to library related programming or meetings. 

• Please call ahead to find out if the Meeting Room is available.

• For those who are registered and attended the first session. 

• Any questions, feel free to call 516-785-2990 x.119 or email teenzone@bellmorelibrary.org.

Meet fellow crafters while playing Minecraft!

• Bring your own tablet with Minecraft already installed, or use the library's iPads and laptops to play!
• Each club will feature a feature a special building challenge.
• For ages: 5-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/16
• Space is limited.

Join us for an evening of pilates.

• Susan Klingener offers basic instruction and will answer questions on your own needlework projects.
• Bring your yarn and needles and enjoy an evening with fellow crafters!

During this interactive program, your child will sing, dance, and play with bean bags, scarves, and more!

• Ages: 18 months and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/10
• Space is limited.

During this interactive program, your child will sing, dance, and play with bean bags, scarves, and more!

• Ages: 1-2 years
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/10
• Space is limited.

Selection: On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan

Bestselling author Ian McEwan brilliantly illuminates the collision of sexual longing, deep-seated fears, and romantic fantasy on a young couple's wedding night. It is 1962, and Florence and Edward are celebrating their wedding in a hotel on Dorset coast. Yet as they dine, the expectation of their marital duties become overwhelming. Unbeknownst to them both, the decisions they make this night will resonate throughout their lives. With exquisite prose, Ian McEwan created On Chesil Beach a story of lives transformed by a gesture not made or a word not spoken.

Moderated by Librarian Martha DiVittorio

• Ask for a copy at the Circulation Desk!

For more information visit the Nassau County Dept. of Assessment's 2019 workshop calendar pdf.

Haunted Mini Golf Course

Looking for something to do that’s fun and free on a Friday? Fear not! The Bellmore, North Bellmore, Merrick, and North Merrick Libraries have joined forces to provide just that. LIT features different activities, events, as well as spaces to hang out, munch on snacks, and get together with friends.

Join us for a fun evening of mini golf on a haunted course. Bring a friend. Supplies and refreshments will be provided.

• Grades 6-12 only (no parents, please).
• Registration begins on 9/20

Read a book to a Bide-a-Wee Therapy dog!

• For ages: 4-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• You may bring your own book, or use one of ours.
• When registering online, please pick an available 15 minute time slot.
• Space is limited
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/18

Join us for All-Level Yoga with Vicky Seff on Saturdays at 10:30am. 

There will be a Nicotine Anonymous meeting at the library.

Nicotine Anonymous ("NicA") is a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine.

Join us for a fun and creative way to “give back” at our annual community service-focused day. Come make a free recycled bead bracelet at the library and you’ll be supporting Reason2Smile, a NY-based non-profit organization that provides global education opportunities to children.  

• All ages welcome!
• Teens will get community service hours.
• Registration is not required.

Comedian Stevie GB and The Retirement Village People

Join us for an afternoon of hilarious clean comedy from Stevie GB, “The World's Funniest Accountant.” Stevie GB has performed at Westbury Music Fair, The Paramount and on Amazon Prime TV. Also appearing is musical comedy duo The Retirement Village People featuring Joe Gelish and Monty Nickels.

• Tickets are needed for entry. Seats will be numbered to match your ticket, so the earlier you pick up tickets, the closer your seats will be to the performers. 
• Tickets for Bellmore patrons plus one guest will be available starting Sunday, September 22nd at the reference desk.
• Non-residents may begin to pick up tickets starting Monday, October 7th.

Hocus Pocus

A curious youngster moves to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century. (IMDb)

• For ages: 12 and under
• No registration is necessary.

Falun Dafa is a traditional cultivation practice that improves mental and physical wellness through easy-to-learn exercises and gentle meditation.

• You can register by phone, in person, or online.
• To sign up online click on the "register" button and follow the instructions to complete your registration.
• Registration for both sessions on 8/5.

This class is subject to cancellation due to library related programming or meetings. 

• Please call ahead to find out if the Meeting Room is available.

Come play chess at the library on Monday evenings!

• We will have a small supply of chess sets available, but please feel free to bring your own. 
• For adults only.
• Space is limited.

Make a craft at the library!

• For ages: 5-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/20
• Space is limited.

This month's craft will be Halloween Masks.

Teens will decorate a cake for the spooky Halloween season.

• Grades: 6-12
• Registration for BML patrons is 9/23
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/7
• Programs may be cancelled due to insufficient registration. Please call or check the website before heading to the library. 

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs.
• For ages: 1-2 Years
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/14
• Space is limited.

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs.
• For ages: 3-4 Years
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month. 
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/14
• Space is limited.

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs. 
• For ages: 5 years and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/14
• Space is limited.

Pressure cooking enthusiast and expert Aidan Bouchelle of Pressure Cooker Passion will create three courses for you to taste, all while demonstrating the ease and efficiency of the Instant Pot. You will get to taste a shredded chicken lettuce wrap, bowtie pasta with peas in a cream sauce and s'mores dip!

• Fee: $5.00. 
• Payment is final and will not be prorated. There will be NO REFUNDS unless the program is cancelled by the Library.
• You can register and pay in person at the reference desk or online. Cash will not be accepted. If you choose to register in person, the fee must be paid by check or money order only, made payable to Bellmore Memorial Library.
• To sign up online, click "register" and follow the instructions.  Online payment is made via PayPal by clicking the "pay now" button at the end of the registration process.
• Registration for BML patrons plus one guest is 9/23
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/7

Use your imagination to create and build! The library will provide LEGOS for participants.

• Ages: 5-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/21
• Space is limited.

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs. 
• For ages: 18 months and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/1
• Space is limited.

Top Ten Back Pain Secrets Revealed

Dr. Davids will discuss his most frequently asked questions regarding back pain. Attendees can expect to pick up a few practical tricks to help transform their bad backs into healthy ones. 

• You can register by phone, in person, or online.
• To sign up online click on the "register" button and follow the instructions to complete your registration.
• Registration begins on 9/23

Rosemarie Attard will teach you how to create a Ceramic Turkey Lantern.

• Fee: $5.00 per person.
• Payment is final and will not be prorated. There will be NO REFUNDS unless the program is cancelled by the Library.
• You can register and pay in person at the reference desk or online. Cash will not be accepted. If you choose to register in person, the fee must be paid by check or money order only, made payable to Bellmore Memorial Library.
• To sign up online, click "register" and follow the instructions.  Online payment is made via PayPal by clicking the "pay now" button at the end of the registration process.
• Registration for BML patrons plus one guest is 9/23
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/7

Learn how to design your own creations using the library's 3D printer and 3D printing pens.

• For ages: 8-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/22
• Space is limited.

This month's project: Spooky Pumpkins

During this interactive program, your child will sing, dance, and play with bean bags, scarves, and more! 

• Ages: 3-4
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/2
• Space is limited.

*Please note that there is no Preschool Music Time class on October 17th.

Reinforce counting, reading, and shape recognition skills with our collection of educational toys. 

• Ages: 2-4
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/2
• Space is limited.

*Please note that there will be no Toy Time on October 17th.

This class is subject to cancellation due to library related programming or meetings. 

• Please call ahead to find out if the Meeting Room is available.

Healing together is a support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. This will take place on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. 

For more information please contact Joe Walsh at (516) 826-0244 or jwalsh@longislandcrisiscenter.org

Join us for an evening of pilates.

Participate in different science, technology, engineering, and math activity stations.

• For ages: 8-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/23
• Space is limited.

During this interactive program, your child will sing, dance, and play with bean bags, scarves, and more!

• Ages: 18 months and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/10
• Space is limited.

• Register in person at the Reference Desk
• Time: 10am-4:30pm
• For Ages: 18+
• Fee: $20 AARP members (membership number required) / $25 non-members (check made payable to AARP)
• Please write your membership number on the check
• No Refunds, for if you do not attend the class, your check is considered a donation to AARP.
• Bring your license, AARP card, and a pen to class
• All day programs break 30 minutes for lunch.

**program fee must be paid at time of registration**

During this interactive program, your child will sing, dance, and play with bean bags, scarves, and more!

• Ages: 1-2 years
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/10
• Space is limited.

Movie TBA

Join us for All-Level Yoga with Vicky Seff on Saturdays at 10:30am. 

Join us for an all-level children's yoga class with Vicky Seff.

• Please bring a yoga mat and a towel.
• Parents or guardians must sign a release form in order for child to participate.
  Click here to access the form and bring it to class.
• Ages: 3-5
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/25
• Space is limited.

There will be a Nicotine Anonymous meeting at the library.

Nicotine Anonymous ("NicA") is a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine.

Nassau County School Nurses will be having a meeting at the library.

The Lion King

After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.

PG |  1h 58min | Animation (IMDb)

Falun Dafa is a traditional cultivation practice that improves mental and physical wellness through easy-to-learn exercises and gentle meditation.

• You can register by phone, in person, or online.
• To sign up online click on the "register" button and follow the instructions to complete your registration.
• Registration for both sessions on 8/5.

This class is subject to cancellation due to library related programming or meetings. 

• Please call ahead to find out if the Meeting Room is available.

Come play chess at the library on Monday evenings!

• We will have a small supply of chess sets available, but please feel free to bring your own. 
• For adults only.
• Space is limited.

Bat Marshmallow Pops

• The baking coach will teach you how to make a fun and tasty treat to take home and eat.
• Please note that this workshop may not be suitable for children with food allergies.
• For ages: 5-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/27
• Space is limited.

Meet Elmo!

• Sing, dance and take pictures with your favorite character!
• Ages: 5 and under
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/28
• Space is limted.

Fall/Halloween Flower Arrangement

• Fee: $13.50 per person.
• Payment is final and will not be prorated. There will be NO REFUNDS unless the program is cancelled by the Library.
• You can register and pay in person at the reference desk or online. Cash will not be accepted. If you choose to register in person, the fee must be paid by check or money order only, made payable to Bellmore Memorial Library.
• To sign up online, click "register" and follow the instructions.  Online payment is made via PayPal by clicking the "pay now" button at the end of the registration process.
• Registration for BML patrons plus one guest is 9/23
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/7

Join us for our monthly Children's Chess Club where you can learn the basics of the game as well as get the opportunity to play with other kids. 

• Beginner and advanced chess players are welcome.
• For ages: 5-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/28

• Join your fellow poetry lovers while reading poetry!
• This program takes place the last Tuesday of every month. 

Join Molly Mouse for a fun-filled music and movement program that will get everyone involved!

• This program includes singing, dancing and PlayHooray activities to aid with early childhood development.
• Children will play with shakers, drums, bells, balls, scarves, bubbles, instruments and much more to utilize both fine and gross motor skills.
• For ages: 6 months - 5 years
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/29
• Space is limited.

• If you follow current events, join our discussion group moderated by local historian Jack Bilello.
• The Current Events Club meets the last Wednesday of the month.

Artist Celicia Cargill of Authentic HeARTwork will supply all of the materials needed for your "Fall Day" painting!

• You are sure to take home a beautiful piece that you will be proud of!
• Please wear old/paint clothes.
• Fee: $10.00. 
• Payment is final and will not be prorated. There will be NO REFUNDS unless the program is cancelled by the Library.
• You can register and pay in person at the reference desk or online. Cash will not be accepted. If you choose to register in person, the fee must be paid by check or money order only, made payable to Bellmore Memorial Library.
• To sign up online, click "register" and follow the instructions.  Online payment is made via PayPal by clicking the "pay now" button at the end of the registration process.
• Registration for BML patrons plus one guest is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/15

Join us for our free Meditation program provided by Robin Segermeister from the Dipamkara Meditation Center. 

"The whole of meditation practice can be essentialized into these 3 crucial points: Bring your mind home. Release. And relax! -Sogyal Rinpoche"

Give it a try. Anyone can learn. It may change your life!

Explore the various features of photo design applications. Participants will take home free 2x3 photos of their creations.

• Please bring your own tablet with the free HP Sprocket app installed.
• When you register, please notify the Children's Dept. to reserve an iPad if your child needs to borrow one. The library has a limited supply of iPads.
• For ages: 5-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/29
• Space is limited.

Join us for a not-so-spooky Halloween celebration. Costumes are encouraged.

• For ages: 5 and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/30
• Space is limited.

This class is subject to cancellation due to library related programming or meetings. 

• Please call ahead to find out if the Meeting Room is available.

Join us for an evening of pilates.

Reinforce counting, reading, and shape recognition skills with our collection of educational toys. 

• Ages: 2-4
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/1
• Space is limited.

Join us for All-Level Yoga with Vicky Seff on Saturdays at 10:30am. 

There will be a Nicotine Anonymous meeting at the library.

Nicotine Anonymous ("NicA") is a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine.

Triple Tribute

Come to the library to hear the music of John Denver, Elton John, and The Moody Blues performed by Tim and Beth Erbe.

• Tickets are needed for entry. Seats will be numbered to match your ticket, so the earlier you pick up tickets, the closer your seats will be to the performers. 
• Tickets for Bellmore patrons plus one guest will be available starting Monday, October 7th at the reference desk.
• Non-residents may begin to pick up tickets starting Monday, October 21st.

Movie

TBA (IMDb)

• For ages: 12 and under
• No registration is necessary.

Falun Dafa is a traditional cultivation practice that improves mental and physical wellness through easy-to-learn exercises and gentle meditation.

• You can register by phone, in person, or online.
• To sign up online click on the "register" button and follow the instructions to complete your registration.
• Registration for both sessions on 8/5.

This class is subject to cancellation due to library related programming or meetings. 

• Please call ahead to find out if the Meeting Room is available.

Come play chess at the library on Monday evenings!

• We will have a small supply of chess sets available, but please feel free to bring your own. 
• For adults only.
• Space is limited.

Turkey Pretzels

• The baking coach will teach you how to make a fun and tasty treat to take home and eat.
• Please note that this workshop may not be suitable for children with food allergies.
• For ages: 5-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/3
• Space is limited.

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs.
• For ages: 1-2 Years
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/4
• Space is limited.

• Florence Gatto and Beverly E. Kotch of the Long Island Writers Guild will show you how to get started writing your stories, memories and musings. 
• Anyone in the community is welcome to attend.
• Fee: Free!

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs.
• For ages: 3-4 Years
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month. 
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/4
• Space is limited.

Nassau County School Nurses will be having a meeting at the library.

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs. 
• For ages: 5 years and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/4
• Space is limited.

Play card and board games with friends at the library!

• The library will supply the materials needed for the games.
• For ages: 5-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/4
• Space is limited.

USCG Auxiliary will be having their meeting.

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs. 
• For ages: 18 months and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/5
• Space is limited.

Nassau County School Nurses will be having a meeting at the library.

Meet other trainers while playing Pokémon at the library!

• Bring your Pokémon cards to play or trade.
• Each club meeting will feature a Pokémon scavenger hunt.
• For ages: 5-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/5
• Space is limited.

During this interactive program, your child will sing, dance, and play with bean bags, scarves, and more! 

• Ages: 3-4
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/6
• Space is limited.

Reinforce counting, reading, and shape recognition skills with our collection of educational toys. 

• Ages: 2-4
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/6
• Space is limited.

This class is subject to cancellation due to library related programming or meetings. 

• Please call ahead to find out if the Meeting Room is available.

Make a craft at the library!

• For ages: 3-5
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/6
• Space is limited.

This month's craft will be Paper Plate Turkey Hat

Join us for an evening of pilates.

Selection:  The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

The title refers to both the protagonist, Dr. Anna Fox, and the horrific scene she witnesses from her kitchen window. Anna lives alone—a recluse in  her New York City home, agoraphobic, unable to venture outside. She spends her day drinking too much wine, watching old black-and-white movies, and recalling happier times when she and her husband and daughter all lived together. Anna also uses her camera to spy on her neighbors. After the “perfect family” moves in across the street, Anna is sure she has seen the mother be killed in the home; but no one, not even the police, believes her. What  is real and what is imagined? In this thriller, no  one—and nothing—is what it seems; and twists keep coming as Anna’s history is revealed and the mystery solved. Please join us to discuss this novel of psychological suspense “that recalls the best of Hitchcock.” (Book Browse for Libraries)

Moderated by Librarian Debbie Cotton

• Ask for a copy at the Circulation Desk!

During this interactive program, your child will sing, dance, and play with bean bags, scarves, and more!

• Ages: 18 months and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/7
• Space is limited.

During this interactive program, your child will sing, dance, and play with bean bags, scarves, and more!

• Ages: 1-2 years
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/7
• Space is limited.

Movie TBA

Join us for All-Level Yoga with Vicky Seff on Saturdays at 10:30am. 

Celebrate the release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball with games, crafts, and giveaways!

• For ages: 5-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/8
• Space is limited.

There will be a Nicotine Anonymous meeting at the library.

Nicotine Anonymous ("NicA") is a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine.

Crawl

A young woman, while attempting to save her father during a category 5 hurricane, finds herself trapped in a flooding house and must fight for her life against alligators.

R |  1h 27min | 2019 (IMDb)

The Library is closed for Veterans Day.

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs.
• For ages: 1-2 Years
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/4
• Space is limited.

Life's WORC will be having a meeting at the library. 

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs.
• For ages: 3-4 Years
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month. 
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/4
• Space is limited.

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs. 
• For ages: 5 years and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/4
• Space is limited.

Presented by James Coll, a Professor of American and Constitutional History at Hofstra University and Nassau Community College, an NYPD detective and the founder of ChangeNYS.org

What were the Founders thinking when they created the Electoral College? This lecture will provide an overview of the constitutional road to the White House. The focus will be on the complex system designed to decide who gets to be our nation’s Chief Executive—and whether it still needs to be so complicated

• You can register by phone, in person, or online.
• To sign up online click on the "register" button and follow the instructions to complete your registration.
• Regstration begins on Tuesday, October 15th.

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs. 
• For ages: 18 months and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/5
• Space is limited.

Artist Celicia Cargill of Authentic HeARTwork will supply all of the materials needed for your "Wintry Skyline of Manhattan" painting!

• You are sure to take home a beautiful piece that you will be proud of!
• Please wear old/paint clothes.
• Fee: $10.00. 
• Payment is final and will not be prorated. There will be NO REFUNDS unless the program is cancelled by the Library.
• You can register and pay in person at the reference desk or online. Cash will not be accepted. If you choose to register in person, the fee must be paid by check or money order only, made payable to Bellmore Memorial Library.
• To sign up online, click "register" and follow the instructions.  Online payment is made via PayPal by clicking the "pay now" button at the end of the registration process.
• Registration for BML patrons plus one guest is 10/15
• Non-residents may sign up starting 10/28

Learn how to design your own creations using the library's 3D printer and 3D printing pens.

• For ages: 8-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/12
• Space is limited.

This month's project: Thanksgiving Turkeys

The Rock Hounds will be having their meeting at the library.

During this interactive program, your child will sing, dance, and play with bean bags, scarves, and more! 

• Ages: 3-4
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/6
• Space is limited.

Reinforce counting, reading, and shape recognition skills with our collection of educational toys. 

• Ages: 2-4
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/6
• Space is limited.

This class is subject to cancellation due to library related programming or meetings. 

• Please call ahead to find out if the Meeting Room is available.

Healing together is a support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. This will take place on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. 

For more information please contact Joe Walsh at (516) 826-0244 or jwalsh@longislandcrisiscenter.org

Meet fellow crafters while playing Minecraft!

• Bring your own tablet with Minecraft already installed, or use the library's iPads and laptops to play!
• Each club will feature a feature a special building challenge.
• For ages: 5-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/13
• Space is limited.

Join us for an evening of pilates.

During this interactive program, your child will sing, dance, and play with bean bags, scarves, and more!

• Ages: 18 months and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/7
• Space is limited.

During this interactive program, your child will sing, dance, and play with bean bags, scarves, and more!

• Ages: 1-2 years
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/7
• Space is limited.

New Beginnings

Come to the Library to take part in a discussion group for divorced, widowed, and single adults over age 55. Make friends, network, and learn new skills that will help you re-invent yourself. This group will be facilitated by Life Coach Marla Matthews. She is also the host and executive producer of “The Relationship Journey”. 

Thanksgiving Cupcake Wars

Looking for something to do that’s fun and free on a Friday? Fear not! The Bellmore, North Bellmore, Merrick, and North Merrick Libraries have joined forces to provide just that. LIT features different activities, events, as well as spaces to hang out, munch on snacks, and get together with friends.

Have fun decorating cupcakes and battling to see who has the best decorated Thanksgiving theme cupcake.

• Grades 6-12 only (no parents, please).

Click here to register at the North Merrick Public Library

Location: North Merrick Public Library, 1691 Meadowbrook Rd, North Merrick, NY 11566

• Register in person at the Reference Desk
• Time: 10am-4:30pm
• For Ages: 18+
• Fee: $20 AARP members (membership number required) / $25 non-members (check made payable to AARP)
• Please write your membership number on the check
• No Refunds, for if you do not attend the class, your check is considered a donation to AARP.
• Bring your license, AARP card, and a pen to class
• All day programs break 30 minutes for lunch.

**program fee must be paid at time of registration**

Read a book to a Bide-a-Wee Therapy dog!

• For ages: 4-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• You may bring your own book, or use one of ours.
• When registering online, please pick an available 15 minute time slot.
• Space is limited
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/15

Join us for All-Level Yoga with Vicky Seff on Saturdays at 10:30am. 

There will be a Nicotine Anonymous meeting at the library.

Nicotine Anonymous ("NicA") is a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine.

Movie

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• For ages: 12 and under
• No registration is necessary.

Good Boys

Three 6th grade boys ditch school and embark on an epic journey while carrying accidentally stolen drugs, being hunted by teenage girls, and trying to make their way home in time for a long-awaited party.

R |  1h 30min | 2019 (IMDb)

Falun Dafa is a traditional cultivation practice that improves mental and physical wellness through easy-to-learn exercises and gentle meditation.

• You can register by phone, in person, or online.
• To sign up online click on the "register" button and follow the instructions to complete your registration.
• Registration for both sessions on 8/5.

This class is subject to cancellation due to library related programming or meetings. 

• Please call ahead to find out if the Meeting Room is available.

Come play chess at the library on Monday evenings!

• We will have a small supply of chess sets available, but please feel free to bring your own. 
• For adults only.
• Space is limited.

Make a craft at the library!

• For ages: 5-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/17
• Space is limited.

This month's craft will be Turkey Wreaths

CANCELLED

Acing the SAT & ACT Verbal Portion: Tips and Tricks

College prep professional Ellen Karcinell will explain the differences and similarities between the two tests and discuss strategies for navigating a timed test. 

• Grades: 10-12
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/21
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/4
• Programs may be cancelled due to insufficient registration. Please call or check the website before heading to the library.

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs.
• For ages: 1-2 Years
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/4
• Space is limited.

• Florence Gatto and Beverly E. Kotch of the Long Island Writers Guild will show you how to get started writing your stories, memories and musings. 
• Anyone in the community is welcome to attend.
• Fee: Free!

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs.
• For ages: 3-4 Years
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month. 
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/4
• Space is limited.

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs. 
• For ages: 5 years and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/4
• Space is limited.

Use your imagination to create and build! The library will provide LEGOS for participants.

• Ages: 5-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/18
• Space is limited.

USCG Auxiliary will be having their meeting.

Anyone is welcome to attend.

Contact the BML Board of Trustees by sending an email through our website. 

Go to www.bellmorelibrary.org and click on Contact Us.

• Join us for picture books, action rhymes, and songs. 
• For ages: 18 months and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/5
• Space is limited.

Walking Safely Again

In addition to discussing the common predictors of falls, Dr. Davids will provide a general assessment to find your weakest points. 

• You can register by phone, in person, or online.
• To sign up online click on the "register" button and follow the instructions to complete your registration.
• Registration begins on 10/21

Make warm apple crisp to enjoy or share with family and friends.

• Grades: 6-12
• Registration for BML patrons is 10/23
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/6
• Programs may be cancelled due to insufficient registration. Please call or check the website before heading to the library. 

Join us for an all-level children's yoga class with Vicky Seff.

• Please bring a yoga mat and a towel.
• Parents or guardians must sign a release form in order for child to participate.
  Click here to access the form and bring it to class.
• Ages: 5-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/19
• Space is limited.

During this interactive program, your child will sing, dance, and play with bean bags, scarves, and more! 

• Ages: 3-4
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/6
• Space is limited.

Reinforce counting, reading, and shape recognition skills with our collection of educational toys. 

• Ages: 2-4
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/6
• Space is limited.

This class is subject to cancellation due to library related programming or meetings. 

• Please call ahead to find out if the Meeting Room is available.

Selection: Haunted Ground by Erin Hart

Two brothers “cutting turf” from a peat bog in the Irish countryside discover the head of a beautiful red-haired woman, decapitated and perfectly preserved in the  decay-resistant bog. Who is she, and how long has her head been in the ground? And will the bodies of the  recently disappeared wife and son of the local landowner also be found in the depths of Drumcleggan bog?  Dubliner Cormac Maguire and Irish-American Nora  Gavin Maguire, a professor of archaeology, are called in  to solve both deaths when Nora herself is threatened.  With a strong sense of place for Galway in the rural west of Ireland and its folklore, legends, and music, this story weaves together Ireland's turbulent past and its emerging technological present in an entertaining plot. Haunted Ground has been described as “an utterly beguiling mix  of village mystery, gothic suspense, and psychological thriller.” (Booklist, May 1, 2003)  Join us for a lively discussion!

Moderated by Librarian Debbie Cotton

• Ask for a copy at the Circulation Desk!

Healing together is a support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. This will take place on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. 

For more information please contact Joe Walsh at (516) 826-0244 or jwalsh@longislandcrisiscenter.org

Join us for an evening of pilates.

Participate in different science, technology, engineering, and math activity stations.

• For ages: 8-12
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/20
• Space is limited.

• Susan Klingener offers basic instruction and will answer questions on your own needlework projects.
• Bring your yarn and needles and enjoy an evening with fellow crafters!

During this interactive program, your child will sing, dance, and play with bean bags, scarves, and more!

• Ages: 18 months and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/7
• Space is limited.

During this interactive program, your child will sing, dance, and play with bean bags, scarves, and more!

• Ages: 1-2 years
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Please note that when you register for this program, you are also registering for all of the programs in this series for the rest of the month.  
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/7
• Space is limited.

Movie TBA

Join us for All-Level Yoga with Vicky Seff on Saturdays at 10:30am. 

Celebrate the release of Frozen 2 with stories, games and crafts. Feel free to come dressed as your favorite Frozen character.

• For ages: 5 and under
• We may ask for proof of age, if necessary.
• Registration for BML patrons is 11/1
• Non-residents may sign up starting 11/22
• Space is limited.

There will be a Nicotine Anonymous meeting at the library.

Nicotine Anonymous ("NicA") is a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine.

Movie

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Nassau County School Nurses will be having a meeting at the library.

Falun Dafa is a traditional cultivation practice that improves mental and physical wellness through easy-to-learn exercises and gentle meditation.

• You can register by phone, in person, or online.
• To sign up online click on the "register" button and follow the instructions to complete your registration.
• Registration for both sessions on 8/5.

This class is subject to cancellation due to library related programming or meetings. 

• Please call ahead to find out if the Meeting Room is available.

Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. Our community hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift! Thank you for caring.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Bring ID with signature or photo
• Minimum Weight 110lbs
• Age 16-75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over need a doctor's note)
• Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids
• No Tattoos for the Past 12 Months

For questions concerning medical eligibility call 1-800-688-0900

Come play chess at the library on Monday evenings!

• We will have a small supply of chess sets available, but please feel free to bring your own. 
• For adults only.
• Space is limited.