Not Just Books: This Week's Library Events

How often do you visit the library?

Many people would be surprised to find out how many things actually go on at the library. Most things at the Merrick and North Merrick libraries are even free to residents.

On Tuesday, kids are invited to the Merrick Library at 1:30 p.m. to make a fish craft out of recycled CD's. Adults feeling creative can attend the Long Island Writers Guild at 7 p.m., where everyone will have a chance to share their work and discuss the work of others.

On Wednesday, bring the whole family to the North Merrick Library at 8 p.m. for a movie under the stars. At the Merrick Library, chef Robert Kass will be holding a cooking class, where teens will learn a dinner recipe. Check out our report from his last class.

On Thursday, there is a blood drive at the Merrick Library from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Toddlers getting rowdy? Bring them to the Merrick Library at 1:30 p.m. to make a fish place mat, with mom or dad's help.

On Friday, head to the Merrick Library at 2 p.m. for the weekly movie showing. If the kids don't want to sit through a movie, they can head to Water Wonders at 1:30 p.m., where they'll play and experiment with water.

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.