"Jump for Joy" in Lynbrook

I wanted to share this cute music and dancing program for toddlers that the Lynbrook Public Library hosts monthly.  I took my son there over the summer where he ran into one of his classmates and boy, did they have a leapin' good time.  Non residents my register 2 days before the program should space allow.  You may even want to try calling just before the program begins.  Kids are always coming down with something, God forbid, but it's true.  Call (516) 599-8630 for info.

Jump for Joy is definitely "Mommy Approved."

Jump For Joy

Bring your smiles for a musical morning with Joy Oddo.

Join in the fun with hula hoops, tunnels, instruments, parachute time and much more.

Ages: 18 mos. - 5 yrs. old with caregiver.

Time: 10:30 - 11:30 AM

You may register for one class or all classes. It's up to you.

Date: Fri. Sept. 21

Reg. begins Wed., Sept. 12

Date: Sat., Oct. 13

Reg. begins Sat., Sept. 29

Date: Sat., Nov. 3

Reg. begins Sat., Oct. 13

Date: Sat., Nov. 17

Reg. begins Sat., Nov. 3

Show your Lynbrook Library card of I.D. when registering.  Non-residents may register 2 days prior to a program as space permits.  Children arriving more than 10 minutes late may not be admitted into the program.  No telephone registrations except where noted.  Your participation in a library program provides consent to the library to use photos and stories providing information about the library and its programs to the public.

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Equation for Sweet Dreams - Children's Decor

By combining some adorable animals, a couple of quarts of paint and an overly-excited pregnant chick you get something amazing: inspiration for art. My customer fell in love with the baby jungle animals on the bedding for her soon-to-be-daughter's nursery and thought a matching mural would be a perfect fit to the room.  She wanted the animals to look cute and to stay within a certain budget.  The process began with some sketches I created based on the photographs of the bedding.  Once it was approved, we mapped out a floor plan as to where she wanted her furniture.  Upon finalization, I went to work by adding the baby animals in soft, pastel colors on the walls and tied the room together with a striped accent wall.  As a small token of my appreciation, I painted a wooden light switch plate to match, which reads "Sweet Dreams" on the bottom.  I can't wait to see the room after the furniture is in and it is decorated!
 
A nursery is a great place to start little ones on their way to discovering a world of imagination right in their own bedroom or playroom.  When choosing a mural theme, think about how long you would like it to be in the child’s room. Some families have one nursery that they use for all their children, but some will use the same room and have to re-paint it as the child gets older. If that is the case, it is important to choose a theme that can grow with your child.  Babies love to look at primary colors, and they are intrigued by designs of contrasting colors and stripes. Painting your baby's nursery may be challenging, however, there are so many ideas to choose from to make the room a stylish.  Anything from sport themes, nursery rhymes, flowers and trees, clouds, and so much more. The possibilities are endless as your imagination. 

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Cinderella Visits Lynbrook

Sorry for the poor photo but I had to tell you that Cinderella is coming to Lynbrook today to find her glass slipper. Bring a blanket, snack, chair. More importantly, bring your imagination.

Creative Art Space for Kids

The program is getting rave reviews from Valley Stream Daughter. She is creating amazing paintings and will soon bring home a clay pottery something or other.

Aside from spilling paint in her sandals and today coming home with paint on her face (she swipes her nose and cheeks while concentrating), she comes out of class extremely happy.

www.ArtClasses4Kids.com
Monthly classes available here.

Definitely "Mother Approved."