NEW Children's Department Computers!

Stop by and see!  We now have computers in the Children's & Youth Services Department. To log on, just present your CPL card to a librarian at the lower level. 

Family Fun in the Sun

Would you like to know about some of Long Island's best family hot spots? Stop by the library and pick up a copy of our "Family Fun Summer 2012" brochure or click here to download it now. 

Long Island is teeming with incredible beaches, parks, museums, and other wonderful places to visit with the family. 

So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and have some fun!

Summer Fun @ the Library

A copy of the CPL Summer Newsletter should be arriving in your mailbox shortly!  Click here to read it online now.

There are so many great programs for children to take advantage of at CPL this summer.  It's now even easier to register with our online registration feature, available from the library's homepage.  Click here to start searching or just click on the title of the program from the online Newsletter.

Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day!

1. Read a book about Memorial Day.  Click here to see a list of Memorial Day books in our catalog.
2. Wear red, white and blue clothing.
3. Make triple-strawberry ice pops with a parent.  Click here for the recipe.
4. Hang the U.S. flag outside your home.
5. Have fun putting together some patriotic craft projects.  Click here for some Memorial Day craft ideas.
6. Participate in the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day.
7. Go to a Memorial Day parade or other related event.  Click here for a listing of Memorial Day events on Long Island for this weekend.

Today is Armed Forces Day!

Each year, on the third Saturday of May, we honor our American men and women serving in all divisions of the armed forces. 

Have you ever wished there was something you could do personally to show your appreciation? Why not become a pen pal to a soldier or sign up to send a care package to one.  To find out more, visit these two websites with a parent and discuss what you'd like to do to honor Americans serving in the military.

• Click here to go directly to AnySoldier.com and find out more about sending letters and packages to soldiers.
• Click here for information on how to "Adopt a Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine" through Soldiers' Angels.

New Parenting Books

We have recently added some fabulous new books to our Parenting Collection.  See a few of them listed below and click on the title to reserve your copy today!

The Baby Care Book: A Complete Guide from Birth to 12 Months Old

Written by doctors from a major children's hospital this book is a clear, thoughtful and objective guide to help parents raise a newborn.  It covers a broad range of topics like feeding, sleep habits, discipline, health care, and play, thoroughly and in easily understood language.

The Kid's Summer Fun Book: Great Games, Activities, and Adventures for the Entire Family

This book is your guide to having fun throughout the summer months, with amazing adventure ideas for children to enjoy, refreshing treats for everyone to savor, and great games for the whole family to play.

Special Diets for Special Kids: Over 200 Revised and New Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Recipes!

Dietary intervention is described from a scientific and personal approach in this new book. It includes gluten and casein-free recipes, including shepherd's pie, chili, and mock macaroni and cheese. Best of all, this book comes with a CD of printable recipes, so you can easily print out recipes as you use them and keep the book away from counter spills and drips!

 When Your Child is Being Bullied: Real Solutions for Parents, Educators & Other Professionals

This step-by-step guide is written by two parents who have lived through the process. This book uses a blend of relevant stories, lessons learned, research, and clearly laid out steps to help identify, understand, solve the problem, and get families back on track.

Crafty Gifts for Mom

If you missed out on the "Stained Glass" Vase for Mom program that ran earlier this week, don't fret!  We have oodles of craft books to peruse for similar project ideas and more.  Click here to browse our online catalog and reserve one today.  Or, stop by and pick one out in person.  Also make sure to swing by the special Mother's Day book display on the main floor of the Children's Department for a book to share with mom this weekend.

Click here for some Mother's Day craft ideas from FamilyFun.com.