Meet Author Gary D. Schmidt (A230)
Join us as we welcome Gary D. Schmidt, author of this year's Middle Country Reads selection
The Wednesday Wars. He will speak about his life as a writer, answer questions from the
audience and sign books.
Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 1:00am to 3:00pm (Centereach)
Book Discussion Group – The Wednesday Wars (A188)
Join us for a casual, friendly gathering of
readers who love to talk about the book they
are reading.
Monday, March 5, 2012 - 7:00pm to 8:45pm (Centereach)
Cream Puffs (A236)
Enjoy some homemade cream puffs while you read the 2012 Middle
Country Reads title, The Wednesday Wars. Learn how to make this
classic dessert and bring home four cream puffs in a bakery box.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:15pm (Selden)
Film Series (A237)
The movies in this series are set in the 1960s and reflect many of
the themes from this year's selection, The Wednesday Wars.
Stand By Me
Tuesday, February 14. 2012 - 6:30pm – 8:45pm (Centereach)
Dead Poets Society
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 6:30pm – 8:45pm (Centereach)
Sandlot
Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 6:30pm – 8:45pm (Centereach)
Birdy
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 6:30pm – 8:45pm (Centereach)
Family Book Chat (T566)
For parents/caregivers and teens 4th – 9th grade
Join us for a lively discussion of The Wednesday Wars by Gary D.
Schmidt, a book the whole family will enjoy. After our discussion
we'll watch a short author interview and enjoy a dessert inspired
by the book. Be sure to check out a copy of the book when you
register!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Centereach)
Cream Puffs (T565)
For teens in 6th – 12th grade
Pledge to read the Middle Country Reads 2012 pick, The Wednesday
Wars, and learn what Holling Hoodhood promises to wear in
exchange for these tasty treats! Learn how to make this classic
dessert and bring home four cream puffs in a bakery box.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:15pm (Selden)
Crazy for Cream Puffs! (J638)
For parents/caregivers and children in K-5 grade.
Learn how to make this delicious treat with the Swan Bakery!
Choose from three assorted flavors to fill and decorate your own
cream puffs to bring home.
Thursday, January 26, 2012- 6:30pm – 7:15pm (Centereach)
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 7:30pm – 8:15pm (Centereach)