MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY | FEBRUARY/ MARCH 2021
Chapter & Verse ADULT VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Tax Help Suspended at Mineola Library for 2021 This year, AARP Tax Aide will not be offered at the library due to the spike in COVID cases, future unpredicability and lack of volunteers. Virtual options with certified volunteers are available through Bethpage VITA 516-349-4288 (lovebethpage.com/vita) and HWCLI VITA 516-738-0447 (https://hwcli.com/work-we-do/direct-services/vita/) Adult Winter Reading Program: A Blizzard of Books! Through Friday, February 26 Read and earn chances to win a gift card or a bag of books! Visit http://mineolalibraryny12.readsquared.com to start! Adult Take and Make: Valentine's Chocolate Molding and Decorating Kit Email mineolaprograms@nassaulibrary.org to reserve, starting Feb. 1. Pick up starts Friday, Feb. 5 at the Reference Desk. Supplies limited. (Joint program with Children's. Families with children, reserve through the Children's Room). Allergens may be present. Adult Take and Make: Brooklyn Hot Pretzels Email mineolaprograms@nassaulibrary.org to reserve, starting Feb. 1. Pick up starts Tuesday, Feb. 16 at the Reference Desk. Supplies limited. Chef Rob's demo will be posted on our Facebook page on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 11AM. Joint program with Children's. Families with children, reserve in the Children's Room. Allergens may be present. From Jazz to Soul with Rhonda Denet (Facebook Live) Wednesday, February 10 at 7PM A musical journey from Ella Fitzgerald to Aretha Franklin. Tributes to Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, and more! To watch: www.facebook.com/MineolaLibrary Learning the Basics of Medicare: Medicare Made Clear Thursday, February 18 at 3PM (Zoom) Joyce Poupko of Senior Services of North America will go over the fundamentals of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D. Email mineolaprograms@nassaulibrary.org for the Zoom link.
ZUMBA WITH KRISTEN FONTE Saturday, February 6 @10AM (skips 2/20) Zoom Meeting ID: 884 4861 9934 Password:183909 Saturday, February 13 @10AM Meeting ID: 869 0179 9640 Password: 656503 Saturday, February 27 @10AM Zoom Meeting ID: 891 1689 7138 Password: 573729 Cover to Cover Book Club (Zoom) Wednesday, February 24 at 7PM
Join us to discuss The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi. Pick up a copy of the book at the Circulation Desk. Email mineolaprograms @nassaulibrary.org for the Zoom login.
Chef Rob Scott Virtual Cooking Demos (Facebook video link) Thursday, Feb. 4 @ 7PM: Valentine Cookies Monday, Feb. 8 @ 7PM: Dragon Noodles Thurs., Feb. 11 @ 7PM: General Tso's Meatballs Tuesday, Feb. 16 @ 7PM: Jambalaya Soup Visit www.facebook.com/MineolaLibrary to view each video. Ask Mike the Appraiser: What's It Worth? (Zoom) Tuesday, February 23 at 6:30PM Mike Ivankovich, host of What's It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser radio show in Philadelphia will give an intro to value, one-on-one appraisals for up to 25 attendees and give buying/selling tips and strategies.
MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021
Chapter & Verse ADULT VIRTUAL PROGRAMS Take and Make: Irish Soda Bread with Chef Rob Scott Email mineolaprograms@nassaulibrary.org to reserve, starting Mar. 1. Pick up starts Friday, Mar. 5. Chef Rob's demo will be posted on our Facebook page on Friday, March 12 at 11AM. Joint program with Children's. Families with children, reserve in the Children's Room. Allergens may be present. Nassau Digital Doorway: Virtual Training for Downloading eBooks and Audiobooks Through Libby Tuesday, March 9 10:30AM, 11:00AM, 11:30AM: Beginners 12PM: Deep Dive for Experienced Users Visit: https://tinyurl.com/y3pkzbsr to register. If you are just getting started, choose one of the first three times on 3/9. If you are an experienced user and wish to learn tips, tricks and new features, choose the 12PM Deep Dive session. Virtual Concert: St. Patrick's Day Bagpipes and More! (Facebook Live) Wednesday, March 10 at 7PM Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Darius Kaufman. Enjoy the sounds of the bagpipe, Irish whistle, bells, spoons and Bodhran (Irish frame drum). Listen to marches such as "Scotland the Brave" and "Garryowen." The Golden Age of Radio and TV: A Retrospective with Richard Knox (Zoom) Tuesday, March 16 at 2PM This nostalgia-filled program will examine a wide range of popular radio and tv shows and personalities, focusing on the years 1935-1965. Email mineolaprograms@nassaulibrary.org for the Zoom link. Virtual Cooking Demo: Baked Eggplant Parmesan (Facebook Live) Wednesday, March 24 at 6:30PM Chef Rob Dell'Amore will show you how to make a healthier and delicious baked version of the classic eggplant parm. Visit www.facebook.com/MineolaLibrary to watch.
ZUMBA WITH KRISTEN FONTE Saturday, March 6 @10AM Zoom Meeting ID: 818 9224 2993 Password:564416 Saturday, March 13 @10AM Meeting ID: 884 0600 9908 Password: 761037 Saturday, March 20 @10AM Zoom Meeting ID: 821 0262 9027 Password: 913915 Saturday, March 27 @10AM Zoom Meeting ID: 872 3207 6783 Password: 148414 Cover to Cover Book Club (Zoom) Thursday, March 18 at 7PM
Join us to discuss A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines. Pick up a copy of the book at the Circulation Desk. Email mineolaprograms @nassaulibrary.org for the Zoom login. Virtual Workshop: How to Manage Your Paper Without Losing Your Mind! (Zoom) Wednesday, March 31 at 7PM Email mineolaprograms@nassaulibrary.org for the Zoom link. As professional organizers and co-authors of the self-help book Beyond Tidy, Marie Limpert & Annmarie Brogan of Organize Me! of NY, LLC will teach you techniques on how to manage your everyday paperwork with ease.
MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021
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CHILDREN'S VIRTUAL PROGRAMS (For Grab & Go Crafts, you may call/email (516-746-8488 ext. 1/childrensmineola@nassaulibrary.org) on the date pick up begins and we will hold a craft aside for you)
Winter Boredom Buster Bingo Now through February 27 Pick up a Bingo card from the Children's Desk. Complete a "Bingo" and earn a small prize. Hand in your card to be entered to win a gift card in February. Take and Make: Valentine's Chocolate Decorating Kit Kit pick up/Reserves begin Friday, February 5 One kit per family. Mineola cardholders only. Limited supplies Presented by Chocolicious Chocolatier. Pick up a chocolate molding kit that includes: milk and colored chocolate, brush and palette, sticks, ribbons, and more. Take Your Child to the Library Day Saturday, February 6 at 10AM to 4:45PM Stop by the Library to pick up a Library goody bag, while supplies last, to celebrate "Take Your Child to the Library Day." Family Storytime (Facebook): Mondays: February 8 and 22 at 11AM Enjoy favorite stories and songs with Ms. Meredith on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Mineolalibrary) Grab & Go Craft: The Pigeon Needs a Bath Kit pick up/Reserves begin Tuesday, February 16 Mineola cardholders only. Limited supplies Pick up a Mo Willems "Pigeon" themed craft. Then follow along on our Facebook page with instructor Doris Benter on February 16 at 10AM. Chillin' Like A Penguin with "A Time for Kids, Inc." Wednesday, February 17 at 11AM It's time to chill out with "A Time for Kids!" Suggested materials: toilet paper roll, black, yellow, and white paper, scissors, glue, and two spoons or musical instruments. The video will be posted to our Facebook page.
Grab & Go Craft: Build-a-Baby Yoda Magnet Kit pick up starts Mon., February 1 Mineola cardholders only. Limited supplies Make a Baby Yoda magnet for your fridge. May the magnetic Force be with you! Kits created by Miss Vivian the Librarian.
Take and Make: Brooklyn Soft Pretzels with Chef Rob PLEASE RESERVE YOUR KITS STARTING FEBRUARY 1. RESERVED KIT PICK UP STARTS FEBRUARY 16. ONE KIT PER FAMILY. MINEOLA CARDHOLDERS ONLY. (Joint program with Adult dept.) LIMITED SUPPLIES Pick up a prepackaged pretzel kit. Chef Rob's demo will be posted as a YouTube video on our Facebook page on February 23 at 11AM. Grab & Go Craft: Ceramic Gnome Kit pick up/reserves start Monday, February 22 Mineola cardholders only. Limited supplies Pick up a ceramic gnome craft that includes paint, brushes, and instructions.
MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021
Chapter & Verse CHILDREN'S VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
(For Grab & Go Crafts, you may call/email (516-746-8488 ext. 1/childrensmineola@nassaulibrary.org) on the date pick up begins and we will hold a craft aside for you)
Read Across America Month: One Fish, Two Fish Guessing Jar Runs March 2-31 at the Children's Desk One fish, two fish, red fish, new fish, how many fish do you see? Win this bowl if you guess correctly! Grab & Go Craft: Cute as a Button Llama Kit Kit pick up/Reserves begin Monday, March 8 Follow along video on Facebook: March 8 at 10AM Mineola cardholders only. Limited supplies Presented by Lisa Colon. Create a cute llama out of buttons! Family Storytime (Facebook): Mondays: March 8, 15, and 22 at 11AM Enjoy favorite stories and songs with Ms. Meredith on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Mineolalibrary) The Best of Mo Willems Thursday, March 11 at 11AM It's Mo's birthday! Join Ms. Meredith on Facebook as she reads a loud some of our favorite Mo Willems books!
Take and Make: Irish Soda Bread with Chef Rob PLEASE RESERVE YOUR KITS STARTING MARCH 1. RESERVED KITS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP STARTING MARCH 5. ONE KIT PER FAMILY. MINEOLA CARDHOLDERS ONLY. (Joint program with Adult dept.) LIMITED SUPPLIES Pick up a prepackaged Irish soda bread kit. Chef Rob's demo will be posted as a YouTube video on our Facebook page on March 12 at 11AM.
Grab & Go Craft: Cupcake Liner Butterflies Kit pick up/reserves begin Monday, March 15 Mineola cardholders only; limited supplies Create an adorable butterfly out of a cupcake liner, pom poms, pipe cleaners, and more!
Grab & Go Craft: Feed the Birds Kit pick up/reserve starts Monday, March 22 Mineola cardholders only. Limited supplies Presented by Green Earth Crafts, Inc. Create a birdfeeder out of recycled items.
Character Bunny Scavenger Hunt Runs March 15 to April 12 Pick up a scavenger hunt card from the Children's Desk. Find our hidden bunnies, earn a small prize! One card/prize per child.
Grab & Go Craft: Trolls Magnet Kit pick up/reserve starts Mon., Mar. 29 Mineola cardholders only. Limited supplies
Grab & Go Craft: Leprechaun Rocks Kit pick up/reserves begin Wednesday, March 17 Mineola cardholders only; limited supplies We will post a photo of our leprechaun trap on Facebook. Pick up a Leprechaun rock kit to find your "gold!"
Do you like the "Trolls" animated movies? Then make a "Trolls" character magnet to put on your fridge. Kits created by Miss Vivian the Librarian.
MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021
Chapter & Verse TWEEN & TEEN VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
(For Grab & Go Crafts, you may call/email (516-746-8488 ext. 1/childrensmineola@nassaulibrary.org) on the pick up date and we will put a craft aside for you)
Trivia Challenges!: Mon., Feb. 1 at 4PM-Lunar New Year Trivia; Mon., Feb. 8 at 4PM-Valentine's Day Trivia For teens, tweens, or families; will post on Mineola Library Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MineolaLibrary/. Test your knowledge with Miss Vivian the Librarian's trivia challenges! Sketch It! (Gr. 5 to 12) Join Ms. Kaye on our teen Discord server every Tuesday in February to sketch! To join our Discord server, make an account and click our server link: https://discord.gg/BBMpPtau95 Teen Game Time (Gr. 5 to 12) Wednesday, February 10 and 24 at 3-5PM Join Ms. Kaye on our teen Discord to play some virtual games! To join our Discord server, make and account and click our server link: https://discord.gg/BBMpPtau95 Grab & Go Crafts: Heart Pendant & Mosaic Gift Box-Wed., Feb. 10 at 4PM; Snowman Candle-Wed., Feb. 24 at 4PM (instructional videos by Doris Benter) For teens, tweens, or families. Pick up the "Heart Pendant" craft starting Monday, February 8, and the "Snowman Candle" craft starting Monday, February 22. Teen Movie Afternoon: Wednesday, February 17 at 3PM to 5PM (Gr. 5 to 12) Join Ms. Kaye on our teen Discord server to watch an afternoon flick! To join our Discord server, make an account and click our server link: https://discord.gg/BBMpPtau95 Tom & Jerry Digital Escape Room: Mon., February 22 at 4PM For teens, tweens, or families. The link will be posted on Mineola Library Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MineolaLibrary/. Have fun with this virtual adventure created by Miss Vivian the Librarian.
No-Contact Teen Volunteers (Gr. 6-12) Cards For Kids - for kids in hospitals. Cards For Soldiers & Veterans Kindness Rocks! - decorate rocks, using permanent markers or paint, with inspirational messages. Rocks available for pickup upon request while supplies last. Teen Volunteer Reviews - go to: https://forms.gle/xqXUAcTxUwr6S4at9 Reviews to be posted on our website. Take pictures of your creations and email them to Miss Vivian the Librarian at childrensmineola@nassaulibrary.org for volunteer credit (3 items equal one hour of volunteer time; one review = 1 hour). Mail cards yourself when done. For card guidelines and mailing addresses, go to Cards For Hospitalized Kids (http://www.cardsforhospitalizedkids.co m/), America's Adopt A Soldier (https://www.americasadoptasoldier.org /), and your rocks can be gifts, etc. Volunteer Grab & Go Crafts (Gr. 6-12) One hour of credit per craft, to give to others or a charity. Pick up a craft, take a picture of completed craft, and send it to childrensmineola@nassaulibrary.org. Bandanas for Shelter Dogs Be More Than Kind Sign
MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021
Chapter & Verse TWEEN & TEEN VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
(For Grab & Go Crafts, you may call/email (516-746-8488 ext. 1/childrensmineola@nassaulibrary.org) on the pick up date and we will put a craft aside for you)
Sketch It! (Gr. 5 to 12) Join Ms. Kaye on our teen Discord server every Tuesday in March to sketch! To join our Discord server,make an account and click our server link: https://discord.gg/BBMpPtau95
Grab & Go Craft: Text Message Painting Kit pick up/reserve starts Monday, March 1 Instructional video by Doris Benter on Teen Game Time (Gr. 5 to 12) Wednesday, March 3 at 4PM on Wednesday, March 3 and 31 at 3-5PM Mineola Library Facebook. Mineola Join Ms. Kaye on our teen Discord to play some virtual games! To cardholders only. Limited join our Discord server, make and account and click our server supplies. link: https://discord.gg/BBMpPtau95 Familes, tweens, or teens will enjoy creating a painting filled with your Trivia Challenges! favorite text messages or feel free to Thurs., Mar. 4 at 4PM-Spring Trivia Challenge; write your own. Add fun emoji images Thurs., Mar. 11 at 4PM-St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge; too! Thurs., Mar. 25-Easter Trivia Challenge For teens, tweens, or families; will post on Mineola Library Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MineolaLibrary/. Grab & Go Craft: Cherry Blossom Test your knowledge with Miss Vivian the Librarian's trivia Painting on Glass challenges! Kit pick up/reserve starts Monday, March 15 Easter Bunny Digital Escape Room: Thurs, March 18 at 4PM For teens, tweens, or families. The link will be posted on Mineola Instructional video by Doris Benter on Library Facebook page at Wednesday, March 17 at 4PM on https://www.facebook.com/MineolaLibrary/. Have fun with this Mineola Library Facebook. Mineola virtual escape room created by Miss Vivian the Librarian. cardholders only. Limited supplies. Teen Movie Afternoon: Wednesday, March 24 at 3PM to 5PM Families, tweens, or teens will enjoy (Gr. 5 to 12) welcoming spring by creating a lovely Join Ms. Kaye on our teen Discord server to watch an afternoon painting of a cherry blossom tree inside a flick! To join our Discord server, make an account and click our glass picture frame. Cherry blossom server link: https://discord.gg/BBMpPtau95 flowers come in many pretty pastel shades of colors.