Rockets and Airplane Science(Grades 1 to 6)

Thursday, February 15th at 7:00 PM

From the Children’s RoomIMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE:

Program registration is required unless otherwise noted.To accommodate as many children as possible, patrons must notify the

Children’s Room to confirm if their child WILL or WILL NOT attend a program.If they fail to do so the child will be moved to the wait list. (See policy on our website for details.)

Programs begin promptly at the time indicated. Those who arrive 10 minutes after the start time will not be admitted as it is disruptive to others in attendance.

Lego Buddies(Grades 1 to 6)

Thursday, January 18th at 4:00 PMWednesday, February 28th at 4:00 PMTeens will help younger children unleash

their creativity and build a mini masterpiece.

Stay & Play (Ages birth to preschool)

Friday, January 19th from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, February 16th from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Join us for a playtime with toys and activities while having a chance to talk to other Jericho parents.

No registration necessary.

Dig Into Duplo (Ages 18 months to 5 years)

Wednesday, January 24th from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM In this hands-on Lego program children will

explore building and creating with Duplo blocks.

Craft Corner(Ages 3 years to Grade 2)

Mondays at 5:00 PMJanuary 29th & February 12th

Join our teen volunteers who will help you make a craft.

Chess (Grades 1 to 6)

Tuesday, January 30th at 7:00 PMWednesday, February 14th at 6:15 or 7:30 PM

Whether you’re new to the game or an avid player, these classes will help improve your game and develop new strategies and skills.

Clay Owl(Grades 1 to 3)

Thursday, February 8th at 7:00 PM

Join the Village Artist and learn techniques to make an owl

sculpture out of clay.

Just for fun

Science • Technology • Engineering • Art • Math

SYMBOL INDICATES STEAM PROGRAMS

Science Fun & Facts

Food Science 1(Grades 2 to 6)

Wednesday, January 24th at 7:00 PMIn this program children will learn some of the ways in which science has a presence in food.

You will make a craft to take home.

Dry Ice Capades with Mad Science(Grades 3 to 5)

Saturday, January 27th at 11:00 AMManipulate matter in all of its three states. Melt metal in boiling water and freeze water with just a breath of dry ice. Children will receive a Thermocolor Cup and Home Lab to continue experimenting at home.

1, 2, 3! Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead(Ages 2 to 5 years)

Mondays at 10:30 AMJanuary 29th & February 26th

The goal of this program is to provide a structured experience that enhances S.T.E.A.M. learning. Emphasis is given to activities that encourage early reading, math and school readiness.

Optical Illusions(Grades 2 to 6)

Wednesday, February 7th at 7:00 PMSeeing is not always believing! Learn how your mind

plays tricks on you in this fun and informative program.

Learn the why and how of aerodynamics by studying all things that fly.

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Jump for Joy(Pre-K ages 18 months to 5 years)Friday, January 12th at 10:30 AMCome to this lively program of musicand group activities for you and your child.

Rhyme Time (Ages birth to 30 months)

Thursdays at 10:30 AMJanuary 25th & February 15th

Join us for action songs, puppets, ABCs,a short story and beginner rhymes.

Stay for playtime after the program.

Music & Movement

Saturday, January 6th at 10:30 AMWednesday, January 17th at 10:45 AMSaturday, February 24th at 10:30 AMWednesday, February 28th at 10:30 AM

Family Day with PlayHooray (Ages birth to 5 years)

Enjoy fun family time together singing, dancing and playing.

Songs for Baby’s Day (Ages birth to 30 months)Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

January 10th & February 14thCome to this fun musical program

and sing along with Miss Dara.

Imagination Playground (Ages 18 months to 5 years)

Mondays at 10:00 AMJanuary 8th & February 5th

Children will create their own world while playing with this portable playground of oversized blocks

in different shapes.

Mother Goose (Ages birth to 30 months)

Saturdays at 10:30 AM January 13th & February 10th

Join this interactive program of Mother Goose rhymes, songs, stories and more. There will be playtime after the program.

Fun with Movement(Pre-K steady walking babies to 5 years)

Friday, February 9th at 10:30 AMHave fun with gym equipment

and group activities.

Music Together(Ages birth to 4 years)

Monday, February 12that 10:30 AM

Enjoy making music with your child while singing, dancing and

playing rhythm instruments.

By popular request, we will once again match middle and high school students with preschoolers and kindergartners for one-on-one reading fun!

Visit the Children’s Room to sign up beginning February 1st.Older Buddies ~ Grades 6 – 12

Each student who signs up will read with one or two younger buddies for 1/2 hour per week. At the end of the program, participating students will receive a certificate of appreciation for community service.

Students who have not previously participated as book buddies must sign up for training on March 26th or 27th at 5 PM.

YOunGer Buddies ~ aGes 3 to 6 YearsChildren will register for the time slots that are available and will be

matched with an older buddy to read for 1/2 hour per week. sessiOns

The 1/2 hour sessions will be Mondays 4:00, 4:30, 6:30 or 7:00, Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 4:00, 4:30, 6:30, 7:00 or 7:30 PM & Thursdays at 4:00, 5:00, 5:30 or 6:00 PM

The program will begin Monday, April 9th and end on Thursday, May 31st

special program

New York Life’s Child ID Workshop(All ages)

Tuesday, January 30th at 3:45 PMNew York Life Insurance Company will provide a free Child ID Kit

complete with photograph and fingerprints to all children who attend.

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Celebrate the Year of the Dog at the JPLFor Children with their Parents, Grandparents or Caregivers

Sunday, February 11th at 2:00 PMSee details on page 2.

Holiday Programs

Plaza Theatrical Productions presents

PinocchioGrades K & up

Tuesday, February 20th at 11:00 AM

Musical Concert with Brady RymerAges 4 & up

Thursday, February 22nd at 11:00 AM

Come to this musical concert and you will see why this talented

entertainer has been nominated for a Grammy Award three times.

Be prepared to enjoy a show filled with rockin’ music

that will have you dancing in your seat.

Join us for this wonderful production where everyone’s favorite puppet

begins his adventures with a trip to the Land of Toys.

Along the way he meets a singing and dancing cat and fox

and is ultimately saved by the magical Blue Fairy.

Tickets are available for Jericho cardholders for the Holiday Shows beginning on January 30th.You must show your Jericho Library card when requesting tickets.

Sing ‘n Swing with Stories(Pre-K ages 2 to 5 years)

Tuesdays at 10:30 AM January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27

This is a Mommy & Me program of stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays.

Free play follows the program.

Books sandwiched in for Grades 1 & 2

Monday, January 22nd at 7:00 PMClick, Clack Moo: Cows that Type

by Doreen Cronin

Monday, February 26th at 7:00 PMThe Great White Man-Eating Shark

by Margaret Mahy

Children’s Book Discussions• Registration begins immediately for January programs.

• Pick up a copy of the book when registering.• We ask that the book be read before the program, either by the child

or a parent reading to the child. • Juice and a snack will be served prior to the book discussion.• February registration begins the day of the January discussion.

Wednesday, January 17th at 7:00 PMBe a Perfect Person in Just Three Days!

by Stephen Manes

Wednesday, February 28th at 7:00 PMOn My Honor

by Marion Dane Bauer

donuts & discussion for 3rd & 4th Graders

PREVIEWS

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday (Grades K to 3)

Saturday, March 3rd at 11:00 AM

Old Fashioned Games (Grades 2 to 6)

Tuesday, March 6th at 7:00 PM

Family Day with PlayHooray(Ages birth to 5 years)

Wednesday, March 7th at 10:45 AM

Jump for Joy(Pre-K ages 18 months to 5 years)Friday, March 9th at 10:30 AM

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Tween Programs on back page.....

Registration begins immediately.

For Tweens ONLYGrades 4, 5 & 6 - Unless Otherwise Noted Registration is required for all programs.

Watercolor Workshop Wednesday, January 10th

at 7:00 PM

Mask Workshop Tuesday, January 16th at 7:00 PM

Dog Vinci Grades 5 & 6 only please!

Friday, January 26th at 4:00 PMMeet Dagger, affectionately known as “Dog Vinci,” when he displays his remarkable painting talent. Over 150 paintings of Dagger’s have been sold with a portion of sales going to animal and people related charities and causes.

Join Chris Vivas and learn the techniques to build a mask. You will then construct your own creation using what

you’ve learned and your imagination.

In this workshop you will learn the art of watercolor as you paint a winter scene

with The Village Artist. No prior painting experience required!

Valentine Craft Tuesday, February 6th

at 7:00 PM

BOARD OF TRUSTEESKWAN CHEUNGDENISE COLEDAVID DIAMONDGLORIA JACOBSONEDWIN L. SMITH

CHRISTINA BRENNER, Director

PHYLLIS L. COX, Editor

JPLJ E R I C H O P U B L I C L I B R A R Y

ONE MERRY LANE • JERICHO, NEW YORK 11753-1792(516) 935-6790

Web address: www.jericholibrary.org

January & February 2018

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The Little Art Studio will be here to help you create a mosaic heart. Keep it for yourself or give as a

gift to someone special.