January Meeting 2014

Thank you Beth Sullivan for hosting the January 21st LAPC meeting at West Islip Public Library. It was a great day to share NEW books, resource professionals and toys

Make sure to check out our Shelfari Bookshelf at the bottom of this blog to check out all the new books that have been discussed.

Resource Professionals

Long Island Motion Picture Arts Center & Museum: See the world of motions pictures come to life. http://www.limpacm.org/

$250 per session (516) 581-8317 This program came highly recommended.

Infant Massage Therapist and Sign Language: Lisa Curley 539-2064

Music: Lea Keating 741-1240
             
Optometrist: Kristen D. Tamburro 588-5100 Fee: FREE

Yoga: Melissa Carp-black 470-3018
           Lisa Richards 206-3047

Chess: Long Island ChessNuts: Teaches kids how to play chess ( 4 sessions) $368

Toys:

Wooden Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy from Melissa & Doug $49.99 

Who's in the Barn? Peekaboo Board (Lakeshore) $19.99

Who's in the House? Peekaboo Board (Lakeshore) $19.99

Who's in the Ocean? Peekaboo Board (Lakeshore) $19.99

Stack-Up Shape Sorting Blocks (Set of 5) (Kaplan) $24.95

Reminder of upcoming January LAPC Meeting @ West Islip Library

September LAPC Meeting 2013

Thank you Jackie Narkiewicz for hosting the September 10 LAPC Meeting at Copiague Memorial Public Library!  Always a good day to share New Books, New Programs and New Ideas with our colleagues. 

Program Recommendation:
Librarian Jennifer Cattrano of the Smithtown Library recommended, for a Summer Kick Off Celebration, The Long Island Motion Picture Arts Center and Museum. They provide inflatable movie screens for outdoor theatre, interactive green screen, vintage style popcorn machine, vintage cameras, memorabilia, wax figures and more!  The programmer is Michelle Ciardulli and her contact number is 516.507.9570.  For more information email/call Jennifer: jcattrano@smithlib.org, 631.265.2072 ext 244.

Toys Suggestions:

Easy-Grip Geometric Sponge Stampers  from Discount School Supply



 



Alphabet Zoo Rock and Stack Pull Toy from Barnes& Noble

Dancing Alligator from Barnes & Noble 

O-Ball Roller    

Lakeshore Learning Magnetic Vehicle Set

Pirate School Program

Hello again, LAPC members.
I was asked to post this info regarding a "Pirate School" performer we've had at Sachem with great success. His name is David Engel. 

347. 262. 7350 

pirateschool1@yahoo.com

www.mypirateschool.com

www.nystatues.com

www.davidengel.biz 

 New Address:

24 Pinecrest Dr., Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706

Hope you find this information useful,
Marybeth

Preschool Craft Program People?

Hello, LAPC-ers.
At yesterday's meeting I forgot to ask if the group had any recommendations for program presenters who specialize in preschool crafts. Sachem has lost two of our favorites (Odile and Jean Hall).
Any leads would be greatly appreciated.  
Marybeth, Sachem Public Library
send to: Marybeth.Kozikowski@sachemlibrary.org

LAPC Meeting 2012 - Hosted by Huntington Public Library

Some Highlights from the September 18 Meeting:

• INFANT KITS:  In need of refreshing your Infant Kits?  You can request Character Growth Charts and Developmental Stage Wheels, and much more from Children's Home Society of California.
• Check out Palm Kids for great apps and ebooks. Palm Kids offers award winning books, audio, video, music, musical instruments, toys and games for children and families.
• Planned Parenthood has an educational staff that offers workshops for parents, teens and also offers training for professionals. Take a look at the Planned Parenthood site and their "Let's Talk" link for more information.
• Resource Professional, Dr. Dawn Plumitallo from Kids First Evaluation &  Advocacy Center, Inc. provides high quality special needs services to children in Suffolk & Nassau County.  For more information call 631.243.1765.
• Saf-T-Swim.  Go to their website or call 1-866-SAFE.SWIM for more information about their programs.

LAPC SEPTEMBER 2012 MEETING

Some Toys from LAKESHORE LEARNING

CLASSROOM TOUGH-TRUCKS  

 

SOFT & SAFE FAMILIES COMPLETE SET

CUDDLY WASHABLE DOLLS

and

LITTLE TIKES FOLD AWAY CLIMBER