1. family and parenting
2. children

C HILDREN’S PR
OGRAMS
PROGRAMS
Preference is given to LUFSD residents for programs requiring registration. Space permitting, non-residents may register the day before a program.
Registration takes place in the Children's Department at 9:00 a.m. on the day listed unless otherwise noted. Parents may register by phone, 731-5728 ext.
500, but preference will be given to on-site registrants. Some programs require in-person registration and/or tickets. Registered participants must be
present when the program is scheduled to begin. We regret that a latecomer’s place may be given to those waiting.
New Crayon Kiosk!
Experience our new Crayon Kiosk that houses 4 iPads equipped with
educational apps for kids. The Kiosk is located in the Children’s Department and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Children love using this Emmah, Sabaa, Sufia, & Khushi
modern fun technology to learn through sight, sound, and touch.
enjoying time at the Kiosk.
Storytimes
Space permitting, non-residents may register one day prior to storytimes' beginning. Parent's library card and child's birth certificate are needed for
registration. Parents may register by phone, 731-5728 ext. 500, but preference will be given to on-site registrants. If registration is by phone, parents
must come to the library before their child's first storytime session and present their library card and child's birth certificate and pick up the confirming
registration letter. Children may be registered for only one session, except for Baby and Me Time. The Storyhour Room is also used as a TOY ROOM
when storytimes, class visits, and other programs are not scheduled. These events take priority over use as a toy room.
Please call ahead, 731-5728 ext. 500 to inquire when the room may be used for play.
Winter storytimes will be registering the week
of January 5th. See the January/February
newsletter for more information.
Baby and Me Time
for Ages 4 Months to 18 Months
Separate registration is required for each session.
Registration begins Monday, November 3 for
Friday, November 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Registration begins Friday, November 14 for
Friday, November 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Registration begins Friday, December 5 for
Friday, December 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Registration begins Monday, January 5, 2015 for
Friday, January 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Registration is ongoing for families with children who
have not yet started kindergarten.
This ongoing program is designed to
encourage reading together. Simply read
together with your young child and keep
track of what you are reading. We’ll have
stickers, bookmarks and a few surprises
along the way to 1,000 books before your
child starts kindergarten.
This program has been made
possible, in part, through a grant from
More Than a Book
For Children Grades K-2
Tuesday, November 18,
at 4:30 p.m.
Registration begins Wednesday,
November 5, at 9:00 a.m.
Everyone knows that minnows and sharks can’t be friends!
Can Nugget and Fang be different? Two unlikely underwater
friends are torn apart when minnow goes to school for the
first time and finds out the “truth” about shark. Join us as we
read the silly tale of Nugget and Fang by Tammi Sauer.
A Musical Holiday Celebration
with Brittany Maier
Saturday, December 6,
from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Limit 4 tickets per patron.
Limited tickets are available for LUFSD
residents beginning Saturday, November 8, at
9:00 a.m. in either the Children or Reference Departments,
and non-residents on Saturday, November 15, at 9:00 a.m.
Born in 1989, Brittany Maier was diagnosed blind, autistic,
and mentally disabled. She began playing Schubert’s
Ave Maria on a toy piano at the age of six and has since
appeared on television and performed at Shea Stadium and
Carnegie Hall. She has enlightened people around the
world without saying a word. The library’s Children, Teen,
and Adult programmers have worked together to present a
unique performance where Brittany will perform an array
of Disney songs and holiday music for patrons of all ages
and inspire families with special needs.
Our Place
Special Needs Storytime
Join us for a storytime for children with special needs.
Enjoy stories, songs, movement activities and a craft in a comfortable and friendly environment. This storytime is geared for
children ages 5 through elementary levels. Parents/caregivers
should accompany the child, and siblings are also welcome!
“Falling Leaves”
Registration began Saturday, October 25.
Saturday, November 8, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
“Brittany Maier”
Details for tickets are listed above.
Saturday, December 6, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
“Winter Fun”
Registration begins Saturday, December 27, for
Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
C HILDREN’S PR
OGRAMS
PROGRAMS
Children’s Programs & Workshops
Registration or tickets are available for LUFSD residents in the Children's Department beginning at 9:00 a.m. on the day listed
unless otherwise noted. Space permitting, non-residents may register the day prior to the program.
Clever Creation LEGO Club
Grades K to 4
Saturday, November 1,
at 2:30 p.m.
No registration required.
Indoor Lacrosse with JumpBunch
Grades K to 1
Grades 2 to 3
Monday, November 10,
at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 13,
at 4:30 p.m.
JumpBunch is a mobile sports and fitness program that
introduces sports to children.
Registration begins for both on Monday, November 3.
Let’s Play Chess
Grades 2 to 6
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Art Lessons
“Altered Books”
Grades 4 to 6
Wednesday, December 10,
from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Learn how to take an ordinary book and
make it look spectacular. Registration
begins Wednesday, November 26.
Snow Globe
Cookies
Grades K to 1
Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 4:30 p.m.
Grades 2 to 3
Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at 4:30 p.m.
Come and make your very own edible snow globes.
Registration begins for both on Monday, January 5, 2015.
With the Long Island Chess Nuts.
Registration begins Wednesday, November 5 for
Wednesday, November 19.
Registration begins Monday, January 5 for
Wednesday, January 14, 2015.
Little Chefs
Thanksgiving Treat
Ages 3-5 with an Adult
Tuesday, November 25,
at 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate Thanksgiving by making a sweet treat.
Registration begins Wednesday, November 12.
Some items may contain chocolate and traces
of peanut oil. No cooking involved.
Holiday Recess Programs
Tickets are available for the following three
Holiday Recess Programs beginning
Monday, December 15, at 9:00 a.m.
Movie
Monday, December 29, at 2:30 p.m.
“Mr. Peabody and Sherman”
The time-travelling
adventures of an
advanced canine and
his adopted son.
Rated PG
92 minutes
Thanksgiving Movie Program
“Jester Jim”
Friday, November 28, at 2:30 p.m.
“How to Train Your Dragon 2”
For Children of All Ages
Tuesday, December 30,
at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets available beginning
Friday, November 14, at 9:00 a.m.
When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to
wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find
themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.
Rated PG 102 minutes
After School Craft - Holiday Origami
Grades K to 6
Thursday, December 4, at 4:30 p.m.
Come and learn the art of paper folding and
make different creations.
Registration begins Thursday, November 20.
Join Jester Jim as he brings his comedy juggling
and magic show for all to see.
Movie
Friday, January 2, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.
“Planes: Fire and Rescue”
When Dusty’s engine becomes
damaged and he may never
race again, he joins a forest
fire and rescue unit to be
trained as a firefighter.
Rated PG 83 minutes
LEVITTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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PERMIT # 304
1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown, New York 11756-1292
Phone (516) 731-5728
Hearing Impaired (516) 579-8585
[email protected]
www.levittownpl.org
New!
Library Board of Trustees:
Susan Maher, President
Rusel Greller, Vice President
Margaret Santer, Treasurer
Steven V. Dalton, Secretary
Rich Santer
Director
Trina Reed
Assistant Director
Laura Hoffman
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
Library Hours:
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.
Sundays open October 5, 2014 until May 17, 2015
Closed: Tuesday, November 11, Thursday, November 27,
Sunday, November 30, Thursday, December 25, Sunday, December 28, &
Thursday, January 1, 2015.
Open: Wednesdays, December 24 & December 31, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Editor - Jacklyn J. Nogan
Free Museum Passes
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The Levittown Public Library is offering our Levittown
Union Free School District patrons free passes to the
following museums:
The Children’s Department-American Airpower Museum,
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, Cradle of
Aviation Museum, Long Island Children’s Museum, Nassau
County Firefighters Museum, Old Westbury Gardens.
The Reference Department- Clark Botanic Garden, Garvies
Point Museum and Preserve, Heckscher Museum of Art, New
York Historical Society Museum & Library, Nassau County
Museum of Art, The Long Island Museum, The Intrepid Sea,
Air & Space Museum, The New York Botanical Garden
The passes may be borrowed and returned to the Department.
For more information, visit the Library or call 731-5728.
E-Readers for Loan
Nook E-readers with pre-loaded popular titles are available
for 14 day check-out at the Circulation Desk. Borrowers must
be Levittown cardholders and at least 18 years of age.
Our Library on the Go!
Levittown Public Library App and Mobile Website
Library events, services and collections are at the tap of your
fingers! Users can check the availability of, and reserve library
materials. Available for Androids and iPhones, the app may be
downloaded for free in the Android market and from the
App Store. Check our mobile website at:
Have a question? Text us!
www.ltown.amobileapp4.com
(standard message rates apply)
Text us at 66746 and start your
question with asklpl. Example:
asklpl What are the library hours?
We will respond as soon as possible.
The Library Newsletter
Levittown residents who want the newsletter mailed to them can sign
up at the Circulation Desk. A limited number of printed newsletters are
available in the library. The newsletter can also be accessed on-line
on the library’s website. Featured is EventKeeper, an on-going
calender of events that are happening at the library. It will also list
program changes, cancellations, and library closings.
You may also contact the library by phone to verify that there are no
program changes due to misprints or unforeseen circumstances.
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ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
The following are offered on an on-going basis.
For more information, ask at the Reference Desk,
or phone 516-731-5728.
AARP Driver Safety Program
The Library provides a location for the program to be offered once or
twice a month. Fee: $20.00 for AARP Members; $25.00 for nonmembers, (check or money order).
Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving
The Library provides a location for the program to be offered
monthly to licensed drivers. Fee: $35.00 (check or money order).
Adult Game Club
Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Meeting Rooms 1 & 2
There are tables available to meet and play cards, checkers, mahjong,
and any other table game for fun. No registration required.
Live Homework Help--Via Internet
Free online help from tutors is available (from library or home) for
students in grades K to 12 (and college intro) from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Simply log on to our website at: www.levittownlp.org
Senior Connections
Free information and referral services to the local senior
population. Generally, volunteers are available Monday through
Friday. Check with the Reference Desk for scheduled hours.
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