In this season of giving and gratitude, the Floral Park Library is conducting a Warm Drive to benefit Ronald McDonald House. Donations of new scarves, mittens, gloves and caps are welcome. The Library extends warm wishes for a bountiful Thanksgiving to all our patrons and presenters.
In addition, November is also the “Food for Fines” exchange month. Patrons can receive up to a total of $5.00 in fine forgiveness when they bring non-perishable food item(s) to the Library. The donation bin is located next to the Circulation Desk. Neighbors are also welcome to make a donation!
November is a food-tastic month (for obvious reasons) and also because “House” Chef Julie is cooking up a tasty Thanksgiving treat for families, while Chef Rob whips up his chocolate cranberry scones for the Adults.
On Saturday, November 30th, the Friends of the Floral Park Library holds a Book Bag Sale in the lower level meeting room.
Adult programs also include: weekly Wednesdays Hybrid Chair Yoga; Parker Jewish Institute’s Navigating Dementia Together; Achieving Harmony: Practical Solutions for Reducing Parental Stress; Conscious Parenting; Can You Maximize Your Social Security Benefits in Retirement. On a less serious note, Cathy Buckley creates a nature-themed Holiday craft.
The library is host to a four-week English Language Learners program under the tutelage of Vianna Calderon. Registration is open for the 10:00 am classes on November 16, 23, 30 and December 7. Contact the Adult Reference Desk at 516 326-6330 with any questions and for registration information.
Empire Safety Council’s six-hour defensive driving class is scheduled for Thursday, November 14th. In person registration and payment of $35.00 is required in advance.
Ms. Rita’s Little Gardeners for ages 2.5 thru pre-school continues, and the little ones love getting their hands dirty. The series includes foraging in nature (on the library lawn), making a nature craft or other nature-inspired activity, along with a story and music.
P[ART]y Art keeps the pre-K thru first graders and second thru fifth graders busy with two drop-off sessions, along with Play Hooray, A Time For Kids Baby Start and Family Pre-school Hour, Funkytown Playground, and Storytime. The Pom Pom Queen offers a Thanksgiving craft, and Smile Starters Pediatric Dentists takes center chair for a Storytime session.
Teens in 9th and 10th grades – and parents – can attend a College Prep session. For fun, there’s a Teen Drone Missions and Forensic Sketch Artist program, and an opportunity to participate in a Veterans Community Event.
The Friends of the Library Book Club meets Monday, November 4th at 10:15 am. “Gilead” by Marilynne Robinson is the selection of The Evening Edition Book Club’s Thursday, November 14th 7:00 pm meeting. Both groups meet in the main level Community Meeting Room.
The regular meeting of the Friends of the Library is Wednesday, November 13th at 1:00 pm. The Library Board of Trustees meets at 7:30 pm on the same day.
The Made with Love Knitting and Crocheting volunteers meet Mondays at 6:30 pm and Wednesdays at 11:00 am. They’re currently knitting up a storm of winter scarves and mittens. The apparel is for sale, with all proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Floral Park Library. No registration necessary; no formal instruction provided. New members always welcome.
One-to-one tech help with Joe for tablets, smartphones, laptops and Kindles is available for our Floral Park patrons by appointment only (floralparktechhelp@gmail.com).
Call the Library (516 326-6330) to check days and times for the Book Nook. All sales of books, DVDs, etc. support the Friends of the Floral Park Library, a 501c3 organization.
For more information on dates and times, events registration and program details, visit the library website, floralparklibrary.org, call 516 326-6330, or visit us at 17 Caroline Place. All events and programs are subject to change and/or cancellation. The Library is closed on Monday, November 11th in honor of Veterans’ Day, and November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving.
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