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May 2006 Events



  • Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.
    Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her, with Melanie Rehak, Grade 5 to adult
    Since their first publication in 1930, the Nancy Drew mysteries have sold more than eighty million books and made their heroine an icon. Rehak, author of the recent book Girl Sleuth, will tell the story of Nancy Drew’s creation and her rise to stardom. This event is $5 per person. Please register with the Events Office, 212-288-6900 x230 or events@nysoclib.org.

  • Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 10:30 a.m.
    Nursery Rhyme Time, Ages 2 and older
    Join us for classic nursery rhymes, stories and songs.

  • Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 13, 11:00 a.m.
    Mother’s Day Stories and Craft, Ages 3 and older
    Enjoy Mother’s Day stories and make a special gift for mom.

  • Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.
    Blending Words and Pictures with Lynne Barasch, Grades K-3
    Lynne Barasch, award-winning author and illustrator of Knockin' on Wood, Radio Rescue, and Ask Albert Einstein, will read selections from her books and talk about the process of creation and publication. This event is $5 per person. Please register with the Children's Library, 212-288-6900 x234 or children@nysoclib.org.

  • Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 3:00 p.m.
    Animal Antics, Ages 3 and older
    Enjoy humorous animal tales and a craft.

  • Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. and Tuesday, May 23, 3:00 p.m.
    Springtime Stories and Craft, Ages 3 and older
    Celebrate spring with stories, and decorate your own flowerpot.

  • Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 10:30 a.m.
    Time for Twos
    A special storytime just for two-year-olds!

  • Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 3:30 p.m.
    "Book A Trip Around The World" Finale, Grades K-3
    Bring your reading passport and join us each month for stories and crafts from around the world. For our final journey we’ll share larger-than-life North American tall tales.


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