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 – Tuesdays, 7/16 & 7/23 from 2:00pm-2:45pm – For children entering 1st – 5th grade. This beginner class will teach you enough to get started playing chess. Learn how each piece moves and some basic strategies.
Build It! (K – 2nd grade) – Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 10:00am-10:45am – For children entering K – 2nd grade. Let’s work together as a team to build structures using all kinds of materials!
Build It (3rd – 5th grade) – Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 11:00am-11:45am – For children entering K – 2nd grade. Let’s work together as a team to build structures using all kinds of materials!
Every Day is a Holiday – Tuesdays, 7/16, 7/30, 8/7, 8/9, 8/23 from 1:00pm-1:45pm – For families with children entering Pre-K – 2nd grade. Everyday is a holiday! Drop-in and create a simple craft based on some fun holidays while supplies last.
Kids Chess Club – Tuesdays, 8/13 & 9/17 from 5:30pm-6:15pm – For children in 1st – 5th grade. Join our 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.
Summer Sparks STEM Workshop– Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 11:00am – 12:00pm and 2:00pm – 3:00pm – For children entering 4th – 8th grade. Calling all young scientists and engineers! Join the Long Island Explorium as we dive into the world of STEM. Get ready for exciting challenges, experiments, and discoveries that will spark your curiosity in this hands-on program.
Friday Night Teen Programs – Every Friday from 6:30pm – 8:00pm – For teens entering 6th – 12th grade. Want a place to go with your friends to play games & hangout together? A place that’s fun and best of all, FREE! Join us for teen programs every Friday night at Selden.
Introduction to Zines – Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 5:30pm – 6:15pm – For teens entering 6th – 12th grade. Learn all about what a Zine is and how to make your very own mini-magazine.
Teen Writer’s Club – Tuesdays, 7/16, 7/20, 7/17 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, 7/9 & 8/13 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm – For teens 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.