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Smithtown Momstownthought for the day
“The work will wait while you show your child the rainbow, but the rainbow won't wait while you do the work.” ~Patricia Clafford
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For the Kids
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Did you know you can learn about Maple Sugaring right in our own backyard. Visit the events calendar for details on events this weekend, Feb. 27 & 28th.
The Legends of Smithtown The Smithtown Historical Society announces it new exhibit:
Running of the Bull: Smithtown's Origins, Real and Imagined
This exhibit will be open to the public as of Tuesday, January 19th. It will be running until August 2010. The exhibit is housed at the Caleb Smith House, 5 North Country Road. This exhibit is free of charge. Showing hoursare are Tuesday and Thursdays from Noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 - 2. For additional information please contact the Smithtown Historical Society at 631-265-6768.
Places Where Kids Can Eat For Free
Brook House Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor
123 Main Street, Stony Brook 631-751-4617
One child age 11 or younger eats free with each adult entree of $8.95 or more every Tuesday and Wednesday night from 5 p.m. to closing.
IHOP
Commack location-Kids eat free mon Monday and Wednesday evenings after 4 p.m. with each adult meal purchased. Call other IHOP locations to see which days they offer free kids meals
J & R Steakhouse-Stony Brook
With every adult dinner priced $8.99 or higher, a child age 10 or younger eats free from the kids menu. Valid all day Sunday through Thursday. |
Harlem Globetrotters 2010 World Tour
Will be in New York at Madison Square Garden and the Nassau Coliseum
Madison Square Garden on February 12th at 7:00
Nassau Coliseum on February 15th at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm
For more information, please visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com
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Smithtown Recreation has teamed up with U.S. Sports Institute to offer a Sports Squirts Camp. This camp is for children ages 3 - 5. The program is designed to introduce young children to a variety of sports in a safe and structured environment. The sports will include Soccer, Basketball, T-Ball, Hockey, Lacrosse, Parachute and Kids choice. The camp will be held at Veterans Memorial Park on Fridays from April 23rd - June 4th. Program times are 10:00 - 11:00 or 1:00 - 2:00. The cost is $115.00. For more information, please contact the recreation Department at 631-360-7644. | | | | | | |
| Children's Programs-Winter 2010-Smithtown Library | Online, telephone and in-person registration begins on Monday, January 4, after 10:00am. Go to our website at www.smithlib.org to register and for more information.
Please note: Each child must have their own library card for registration.
NEW! CLICK ON PROGRAM TITLE TO REGISTER! |
| | | Session I: | Fridays, January 8, 15
10:00am - 10:30am (Birth - 34 months with parent/caregiver) | | | | Session II: | Saturdays, January 23, 30
10:00am - 10:30am (Birth - 34 months with parent/caregiver) | | | | Session III: | Saturdays, February 6, 13
10:00am - 10:30am (Birth - 34 months with parent/caregiver) | | | | Session IV: | Thursdays, February 18, 25
10:00am - 10:30am (Birth - 34 months with parent/caregiver) | | | | Session V: | Saturdays, March 6, 13
10:00am - 10:30am (Birth - 34 months with parent/caregiver) | | | | Session VI: | Tuesdays, March 16, 23
10:00am - 10:30am (Birth - 34 months with parent/caregiver) | This is a program of nursery rhymes and songs for baby to enjoy and a great introduction to the Library for the youngest of children! Siblings are welcome.
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| | | Saturdays: | January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27
10:00am - 4:00pm (All ages welcome) | | | Are you looking for something to do on Saturday? Come to the Library during these hours and complete some cool crafts.
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| | | Wednesdays: | January 13, February 10, March 10
4:30pm - 5:15pm (Grades 3 and up) | | | Test your gaming skills during this open play event. We'll provide the games and the Wii system. Join with a friend or make a new one! All games will be rated "E" for everyone.
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| | | Session I: | Fridays: January 22, 29, February 5, 12
11:00am - 11:30am (4-5 years, unaccompanied) | | | | Session II: | Tuesdays: March 9, 16, 23
11:00am - 11:30am (4-5 years, unaccompanied) | | | This is a preschool story time featuring a different theme each week. No siblings please.
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| | | Session I: | January 22 - The Dogs of Winter
4:30pm - 5:15pm (Grades 1-4) | During these long winter days, listen to some cool stories about amazing sled dogs while learning some quick facts about the Last Great Race, the Iditarod. Then create your own little sled from popsicle sticks and paint it red!
Each child attending should come prepared with an empty, clean half-gallon sized cardboard juice container.
| | | | Session II: | February 5 - Learning About Lincoln
4:30pm - 5:15pm (Grades 1-4) | Learn a bit about one of our most beloved Presidents and then construct a cool log cabin like the one in which young Abe grew up.
| | | | Session III: | March 5 - Fantastic Flowers
4:30pm - 5:15pm (Grades 1-4) | Celebrate Women's History Month by hearing some stories about artist Georgia O'Keeffe, famous for her vivid paintings of beautiful flowers. Then create a colorful collage flower.
| | | This is a program of themed stories and a craft for school-aged children.
Register separately for each date. |
| | | | Mondays: | January 25, February 1, 8
10:00am - 10:45am (1 year, with parent/caregiver) | | | | Mondays: | March 1, 8, 15, 22
10:00am - 10:45am (1 year, with parent/caregiver) | | | Free play, with time set aside for rhymes, songs and stories for young toddlers. Siblings are welcome.
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| | | Tuesdays: | January 26, February 23, March 23
7:00pm - 7:30pm (3-6 years, with parent/caregiver) | | | How often are you allowed to go out in your pajamas? Children with parent/caregiver are invited to join us for a special evening of stories, finger plays and song. Siblings are welcome.
No registration required for this program. |
| | | Saturdays: | January 30, February 27, March 27
11:00am - 11:45am (3-5 years, with parent/caregiver) | | | Come to the Library on Saturday morning to listen to some stories and complete a simple craft. Siblings are welcome.
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| | | Tuesday: | February 2
4:30pm - 5:15pm (Grades K-3) | | | Will the groundhog see his shadow this year? Enjoy some stories and make your very own pop up groundhog puppet.
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| | | Wednesdays: | February 3, 10, 17, 24
10:00am - 10:45am (3 years, with parent/caregiver) | | | Preschoolers are invited to join in free play, complete a simple craft and listen to some stories. Siblings are welcome.
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| | | Thursday: | February 11
4:30pm - 5:15pm (Grades K-3) | | | Listen to some heartwarming stories while enjoying heart-shaped cookies. Then make a Love Bug to take home for someone special.
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| | | Tuesday: | February 16
2:00pm - 3:30pm (All ages welcome) | | | Unhappy about a family vacation, Alex casts a spell that erases her parents' fateful meeting. Can Alex, Justin and Max save the Russo family before they forget their past and disappear?
(Rated TV G, 90 min. run time) |
| | | Wednesday: | February 17
3:00pm - 3:45pm (Grades 3 and up) | | | Join us for an afternoon game of traditional Bingo.
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| | | Thursday: | February 18
2:00pm - 2:45pm (Grades K-3) | | | | It's the "Year of the Tiger." We will celebrate with stories and crafts. |
| | | Friday: | February 19
2:00pm - 4:00pm (All ages welcome) | | | A young orphan girl's adventures as she searches for a family of her own.
(1982, rated PG, 128min. run time) |
| | | Thursday: | February 25
4:30pm - 5:30pm (Grades 2 and 3) | | | | A program presented by Projects in Education, designed to foster a positive attitude towards math. Children will read a storybook and then do fun math activities. |
| | | Tuesday: | March 2
2:00pm - 2:45pm (3-5, with adult) | | | | Join us for stories, games and activities. |
| | | Wednesdays: | March 3, 10, 17, 24
10:00am - 10:45am (2 years, with adult) | | | Play time, a craft and stories for older toddlers.
Siblings are welcome. |
| | | Thursdays: | March 4, 11, 18, 25
4:30pm - 5:15pm (Grades 3 and up) | | | Join children's librarian, Miss Christine, for a beginning program of knitting. Needles and yarn will be provided. The squares that you make will be donated to Project Linus, a program that provides blankets to children who are ill. All levels of experience are welcome.
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| | | Fridays: | March 5, 12, 19, 26
10:00am - 11:00am (3 years, with parent/caregiver) | | | Stories, a craft and toys are used to encourage 3 year olds with recognition of color, sequence, shape and numbers.
Siblings welcome. |
| | | Wednesday: | March 17
4:30pm - 5:15pm (Grades K-3) | | | You will have fun making a leprechaun, listening to stories, hearing Irish music and enjoying delicious shamrock cookies. Don't forget to wear your green!
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| | | Friday: | March 19
4:30pm - 5:30pm (PreK-Grade 3) | | | A fun and entertaining video/interactive workshop designed to teach children the skills to protect themselves by learning that they are the boss and have the right to say NO. Presented by Parents' for Megan's Law and the Crime Victim's Center.
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| | | Wednesday: | March 24
4:30pm - 5:15pm (Grade 3 and up) | | | Sputter, stammer and slur your way through challenging tongue twisters that are sure to give you tongue twisting trouble!
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