The Education Resource Center (ERC) at Middle Country Public Library offers support and enrichment for Middle Country residents, educators, and homeschooling families with children age 5 and older by providing access to the Educational Resource collection featuring science equipment and kits, math manipulatives, curricula and educational games, online resources including subscription databases and ERC specific programming. The ERC collection and programming is funded with support from the Long Island Community Foundation. Education Resource Center cards are available to out-of-district homeschooling families. For more information, please contact Deborah Hempe at (631) 585-9393 ext. 223 or hempedeborah@mcplibrary.org. For those interested in booking a meeting room for educational purposes, please complete the linked form, and a librarian will contact you soon.
Beginner Chess Club – Tuesdays, April 23rd and April 30th from 5:30PM – 6:15PM – For children in 1st – 5th grade.
This beginner class will teach you enough to get started playing chess. Learn how each piece moves and some basic strategies.
Cloud Critters – Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 5:15PM – 6:00PM – For children in K – 2nd grade. What do you see when you look at the clouds? Using markers and pens add details to create a character or animal in the clouds.
Homeschool Meetup – Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 12:00PM – 1:00PM – For homeschool families with children ages 5 – 10 years old (older and younger siblings welcome). Join us for an afternoon of engaging activities and learn about homeschooling resources available at MCPL!
International Museum Day – Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 4:00PM – 7:00PM – For all. Join us for our annual festival celebrating Museum Day. Representatives from many local museums, historical societies, science and nature centers will be on hand to share information regarding their collections, programs and exhibits!
Kids’ Chess Club – Tuesdays, May 7th & June 4th from 5:30PM – 6:15PM – For children in 1st – 5th grade. Join our brand-new chess club and play against other kids. All skill levels are welcome! Mr. Lombardi will be there if you need a little reminder of the basics.
LEGO Builders – Wednesdays, April 10th & June 5th from 5:30PM – 6:30PM – Share your love of LEGO and make new friends. Get creative with a new LEGO game or building challenge.
STEM Buddies – Mondays, May 13th & May 20th from 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM – For children in K – 2nd grade. Play fun STEM-related activities with our Teen Buddies!
What’s Up? In the Clouds – Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 6:30PM – 7:30PM – For children in 3rd – 5th grade. What do you see when you look at the clouds? Using markers and pens add details to create a character or animal in the clouds. Then learn how to make a rain cloud in a jar!
Friday Night Teen Programs – Fridays from 6:30PM – 8:00PM – Based on availability, out-of-district patrons with an ERC card age 12 and older may register for Friday Night Teen Programs beginning two weeks after registration begins each season. In the event that registration fills to capacity, the program may be limited to in-district patrons at the discretion of library staff. Please follow the link for additional information.
Homeschool Hangout – Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Teen Writer’s Café – Tuesday, 3/19 from 6:45PM – 8:00PM – For teens entering 6th – 12th grade. Do you LOVE to write? Meet up at the library to explore poetry, prose, fan fiction and more. Share your own work and participate in fun writing challenges!.
Teen Writers Cafe: Spring – Tuesdays, April 16th, May 21st & June 18th from 6:45PM – 8:00PM – For teens entering 6th – 12th grade. Do you LOVE to write? Meet up at the library to explore poetry, prose, fan fiction and more. Share your own work and participate in fun writing challenges!
Tell Us About It Book Club – Tuesdays, April 9th, May 7th & June 11th from 4:00PM – 5:00PM – For teens entering 6th – 12th grade. Join a group of teens who love to read! Talk about what books you love or what you didn’t like so much. Get some recommendations from other readers.
Zine Club – Tuesdays, April 9th, May 7th & June 4th from 5:00PM – 6:00PM – For teens entering 6th – 12th grade.
Join us in designing and swapping Zines about a favorite topic or interest. Supplies will be provided to create and self-publish your own Zine, or mini-magazine. After the last session, you will receive “Zine Mail” along with a special treat!