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Bellmore Memorial Library Serving the Bellmore Community for 70 years Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content About BML The Mission of the Bellmore Memorial Library Administration Location & Hours Website Features Contact Us Catalog Research E-Reading Books & Reading Bellmore History Events & Programs Kids Bellmore Public Schools Resources Kids’ Resources Quarantine Challenge May 2020 Teen Services Online Home Activities Quarantine Challenge May 2020 Student Resources Virtual Museums Tax Forms COVID-19 Info Get a library card Fun for the Stir Crazy Escape Rooms Post navigation ← Older posts Library Closed Until Further Notice. On Saturday, March 21st, Governor Cuomo announced the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order, Based on this executive order the library will be closed until further notice. Please heed the Governor’s order as it is the best way to control the spread of COVID-19. Thank you and stay safe. Click here for full message. Virtual Board Meeting • 5/19 @ 3-6pm Posted on May 19, 2020 by Virtual Board of Trustees Meeting The BML Board of Trustees will be meeting via GoToMeeting. BML Board of Trustees Meeting Tue, May 19, 2020 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (EDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting. com/join/315257397 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073 United States: +1 (646) 749-3129 Access Code: 315-257-397 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting. com/install/315257397 Posted in Events & Programs , Information/Instruction Virtual Lecture • 5/19 @ 1pm Posted on May 18, 2020 by Register here! Posted in Events & Programs Teen Virtual Program • 05/22 @ 7pm Posted on May 15, 2020 by REGISTER HERE Grades: 6-12 Registration is open Posted in Teen Services This Week • 5/18-5/22 Posted on May 15, 2020 by Take a look at this week’s virtual programming and info! Click images and links for more info. Tuesday, 5/19 – 1pm-2pm – Virtual Lecture with James Coll – Electing the President with the Electoral Votes. This lecture will provide an overview of the constitutional road to the White House. Register here! Tuesday, 5/19 – 3pm-4pm – Virtual Adult Bingo Hour – Are you looking for something fun to do while at home? We are hosting virtual Bingo Hour for adults! Register here! Tuesday, 5/19 – 7pm-8pm – Kid’s Virtual Baking Workshop – The baking coach will teach you how to make a fun and tasty treat at home! Register here! Wednesday, 5/20 – 11am-11:30am – Virtual A Time for Kids, Inc. -Join A Time for Kids, Inc. for a fun fine motor skill lacing program with music and movement on Zoom! Register here! Wednesday, 5/20 – 2pm-3pm – Virtual Needlecraft Social Hour – Bring your yarn and needles and enjoy a virtual hour of working on a project with fellow crafters! Register here! Thursday, 5/21 – 11am-11:30am – Virtual Kid’s Family Storytime – Join us for picture books, , action rhymes, and songs. Register here! Thursday, 5/21 – 3pm-4pm – Adult Virtual Baking Coach – Chocolate Lasagna – Register here! Friday, 5/22 – 11am-11:30am – Virtual Kid’s Music & Movemen t – During this interactive virtual program, your child will hear familiar rhymes and songs to get them moving and dancing! Register here! Friday, 5/22 -12:30pm-2pm – Virtual Book Chat – Please join librarians Deb Cotton and Martha DiVittorio for weekly discussions about books and the people who love to read them! Register here! Friday, 5/22 -7pm-8pm – Teen LIT Night In – Jackbox Game Night – Join us for a fun hour of virtual games using the Jackbox App. Bellmore, No. Bellmore, Merrick and No.Merrick libraries invite you to a virtual meetup with other tweens/teens. Register here! Make sure you’re counted – Census 2020 . Remember you can search and download eBooks and eAudiobooks on Overdrive . Find films, documentaries and more on Kanopy . Posted in Events & Programs , Teen Services , Kids , Book Discussions Teen Virtual Program • 05/26 @ 7:15pm Posted on May 15, 2020 by REGISTER HERE For grades: 6-12 On the evening of the program, you will receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting. Registration begins 5/15 Posted in Teen Services Virtual Program • 05/29 @ 7pm Posted on May 13, 2020 by REGISTER HERE For all ages On the evening of the program, you will receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting Registration is open. Posted in Events & Programs , Teen Services , Kids Children’s Activities from Home (5/18 to 5/24) Posted on May 12, 2020 by BML Challenges: This week’s theme is: Community Helpers Books: Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook Who’s Hands Are These by Miranda Paul Berenstain Bears Jobs Around Town by Stan and Jan Berenstain Rhymes and Songs This Little Helper This helper builds our houses. (thumb) This helper brings our mail. (pointer) This helper teaches the children. (middle finger) And this one has groceries to sell. (ring finger) And this little helper, yes, it’s me (pinky finger) When I grow up, (Stretch arms above head) Which will I be? (Point to self) The People in Our Town (sung to: The Wheels on the Bus) The librarian in the town says “Read a book, Read a book, Read a book” The librarian in the town says “read a book” all day long. Other verses: The firefighter… says stop drop roll. The teacher… says let’s learn something. The carpenter… builds lots of things. The mail carrier… brings the mail. The doctor.. makes you well. The dentist… says open up. “Hurry, Hurry Drive the Fire Truck” Hurry, hurry, drive the fire truck Hurry, hurry, drive the fire truck Hurry, hurry, drive the fire truck Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding! (Ring bell) Hurry, hurry, turn the corner… Hurry, hurry, climb the ladder … Hurry, hurry, squirt the water… Slowly, slowly, back to the station Slowly, slowly, back to the station Slowly, slowly, back to the station Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding! (Ring bell) “The Community Helpers Song” (to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell” – add verses as you’d like) The teachers teach the kids, The teachers teach the kids, Heigh-ho, they help us so, The teachers teach the kids. The firefighters put out the fires…. The crossing guards help us cross… The librarians find us books…. The barbers cut our hair… The dentists check our teeth… The doctors/nurses keep us well… The grocers sell us food… The bakers bake us bread… The farmers grow our food… The garbagemen take the trash… The mail carriers deliver the mail… Crafts: Trace your hand, cut it out and draw or write the different community helpers that take care of your community. Tape or glue the hands to a paper plate to make a Community Helper Wreath. Original Source can be accessed here . Posted in Kids This Week • 5/11-5/15 Posted on May 11, 2020 by Take a look at this week’s virtual programming and info! Click images and links for more info. Tuesday, 5/12 – 4pm-5pm – Virtual YA Let’s Thank Essential Workers – Bellmore, No. Bellmore, Merrick and No. Merrick libraries invite you to a virtual meetup with other tweens/teens where you can create cards or signs for the everyday heroes in our community. Register here! Tuesday, 5/12 – 7pm-8pm – Virtual Kid’s Bingo – Join us for an hour of virtual bingo with a quarantine theme! Register here! Wednesday, 5/13 – 12pm-12:40pm – Virtual Kid’s Jump for Joy – Sing and dance while viewing musical instruments, puppets, props, and books! Register here! Wednesday, 5/13 – 2pm-3pm – Virtual Needlecraft Social Hour – Enjoy working on a needlecraft project with fellow crafters! Register here! Thursday, 5/14 – Virtual Kid’s Family Storytime – Join us for virtual picture books, flannel stories, action rhymes, and songs. Register here! Friday, 5/15 – 11am-11:30am – Virtual Kid’s Music & Movemen t – During this interactive virtual program, your child will hear familiar rhymes and songs to get them moving and dancing! Register here! Friday, 5/15 – Virtual Boo...