Happenings at the Mineola Library

The Island Now

Dobby’s Sock Drive:

Harry Potter’s sock was enough to free Dobby the House Elf from the Malfoys, and now you can help others in need too! The Library will be collecting new socks to benefit those in need from Thursday, Jan. 2-Friday, Jan. 31. Socks must be clean and NEW in package. All socks will be donated to the INN in Hempstead.

In the Gallery:

During the month of January: Raquel Vacchiano: Photography
During the month of February: Jennifer Shorthouse: Still Life/Abstracts

Feature Film Series:

Shown on select Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Fridays at 11:00 p.m. Join us on Feb. 6 and 7. Please contact the library at 516-746-8488 or visit our website at www.mineolalibrary.info for the title of the movie we will be showing.

ADULT PROGRAMS

New Year Title Swap:

Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 7:00 p.m. as we share and discuss our favorite titles since we last met in the Spring. We will then compile a list of every title mentioned during the swap and email it to you. Please register at the Reference Desk or call 516-746-8488 ext. 2.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Toddler Drive-In Movie:

We will provide the decorations for your “car” and will watch a short movie with snacks on Monday, Jan. 27, 4:30 p.m. PLEASE BRING A BOX THAT YOUR CHILD CAN COMFORTABLY SIT IN. Please register in the Children’s Room or call 516-746-8488 ext. 1. Ages 18 mos. old to 5 years old (with adult).

Minute-To-Win-It:

Can you beat the clock attempting some silly challenges on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 3:45 p.m.? Enthusiasm required, laughter guaranteed! Please register in the Children’s Room or call 516-746-8488 ext. 1. Grades 4-7

Electronics: Snap Circuits Jr.:

Miss Vivian will show children grades 3 and up how to build different projects by snapping electronic circuits together on Thursday, Jan. 30, 4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.! *Materials belong to the library and are not to be taken home. Please register in the Children’s Room or call 516-746-8488 ext. 1.

Satur-Play:

Come for an open play and meet your neighbors on Saturday, Feb. 1, 12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.. Toys and snacks provided. Please register in the Children’s Room or call 516-746-8488 ext. 1. Ages 0-5 years

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

Teen Hangout:

Join us as we play games and unwind in our community room on Monday, Jan. 27 & Thursday, Jan. 30, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Grades 5-12 enjoy our Xbox or Wii games. Bring your own games or simply hang out. No sign up required.

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