A Celebration to Wish You Well
A celebration of reading! A day filled with arts, crafts, music, and dance inspired by David Baldacci's Wish You Well.
Saturday, January 10, 2009 - 11:00am to 2:00pm (Centereach)
Meet David Baldacci
Meet David Baldacci at a special reception in his honor and then hear him speak about his book Wish You Well. Mr.Baldacci will answer questions and then sign books.
Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Centereach)
Introduction to Wilderness Survival
For teens 6th- 12th grade: Learn how to survive on your own in the woods. How to find food, how to start a fire, and building a shelter will be taught.
Two sessions available.
Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 11:00am to 12:30pm OR 1:00pm to 2:30pm (Centereach)
Mark Twain: Telling Tales
David Houston as Mark Twain - in a "lecture" on the fine art of comedy and wit, from Twain's essays including "How to Tell a Humorous Story," and with full dramatic readings of "The Golden Arm," "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" and the white-washing scene from Tom Sawyer.
Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm (Selden)
Book Clubs 101 : Middle Country Reads 2009
If you want to start a book club, or just spice up the one you're already in, this program is for you. Discover all the tools your library offers. Two sessions available.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm OR 7:00pm to 8:00pm (Centereach)
The Appalachians
This beautiful documentary tells the story of America's first frontier with truth, passion, and respect for the Native Americans and the people who came to this land from virtually every part of the world.
Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm (Centereach)
Book Discussion: Wish You Well
Discuss this year's Middle Country Reads selection.
Monday, February 23, 2009 - 7:00pm to 8:45pm (Centereach)
Page Turners: Middle Country Reads Edition
For children in 4th - 6th grade. Join us in this special Middle Country Reads Edition of Page Turners as we read and discuss "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech. Be sure to pick up a copy of the book when you register.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 7:00pm to 7:45pm (Centereach)
Appalachian and Southern Cuisine
For teens 6th - 12th grade: Learn to create tasty dishes from the Appalachian area from Chef Charlie. He will show you how to prepare authentic regional recipes and provide helpful cooking hints for the budding chef!
Monday, March 30, 2009 7:00pm to 8:30pm (Selden)
I Fish New York
For teens 6th -12th grade: Come learn about fishing with this educational and hands-on clinic. The first part of the program will be at the library where you will learn about fishing techniques, tackle, ethics, regulation, and seafood safety. The second part of the program will be held at a local fishing spot where professional instructors will teach you the proper way to fish. We do not provide transportation to the off-site location but rods, bait, and tackle will be provided for that day.
Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm (Selden) and
Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 11:00am to 1:00pm (Off-Site)