Not Just Books: This Week's Library Events

How often do you visit the library? There is a lot more going on than just books being checked out.

Many residents are unaware of how much actually goes on at the local libraries. Also, most of the events at the Merrick Library and North Merrick Library are free to residents.

We're giving you a rundown of some highlighted events happening this week, but all of the library events can always be found on our events calendar.

On Tuesday, take a tour of the without leaving Merrick. Take a virtual tour at the Merrick Library at 1:30 p.m. Mah Jongg is becoming a very popular game, and the Merrick Library is offering a beginners how-to class at 6:45 p.m.

Also on Tuesday, both the Merrick and North Merrick libraries are holding their board meetings at 7 p.m. at their respective locations. 

On Wednesday, the Merrick Library hosts a Book Lovers Bonanza sale from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Chef Robert Kass will be back at the Merrick Library for another teen cooking class at 6:30 p.m.

Over at the North Merrick Library on Wednesday, The Town, staring Ben Affleck, will be shown at 1:30 p.m.

On Thursday there is a meeting of the Merrick Library's Teen Advisory Group at 4:15 p.m.

Also on Thursday, the North Merrick Library will be having a meeting of the Lego Club at 4 p.m. Legos will be provided, just bring the kids.

On Saturday, the kids can get creative at the North Merrick Library at 1 p.m. for a snowman ceramics class.

If you need to contact one of the libraries, or register for an event, you can reach the North Merrick Library at 516-378-7474, and the Merrick Library at 516-377-6112.

We'd love to hear about any library events that you or your child have attended. Send us any photos or videos, and we'll feature them on the site.