9/24/12 NBC News Education Nation @ NYPL: The Fight to End Bullying with NBC News's Kate Snow

Monday, September 24, 2012 from 6:30 to 7:30pm

Richmondtown Library

200 Clarke Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306

(718) 668-0413
Cost: Free, but registration is required

For all ages

Bullying is a widespread problem that affects us all. Parents and students are invited to join NBC News’s Kate Snow and guests for readings and a special discussion on what we can do to help combat bullying and try to ensure that all children can learn in a safe and positive environment.

For site/registration link, go to:

http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/09/24/fight-end-bullying?j=167767&e=nypdesign@yahoo.com&l=1062_HTML&u=1988519&mid=7000413&jb=0&utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NYPLFamilyPrograms20120917&utm_campaign=NYPLFamilyPrograms

4/17/12, 4/19/12, 4/24/12 + 4/25/12 Money Matters @ NYPL: College Financial Aid Workshop @ NYC Libraries

With the cost of a four-year college education ranging from $60,000 to $250,000, many students and their families would profit from a College Financial Aid Workshop. As costs escalate, many students are eligible for aid. Yet, according to the latest government statistics, millions of eligible students do not even apply for financial aid.

This workshop will enable students and parents to find out how to get their share of the hundreds of billions of dollars in grants and loans that are available. Taught by a career financial aid counselor who can illustrate correct and accurate methods for completing financial aid forms, this seminar will provide up-to-the-minute guidance. In one session, find out:
* Which programs the student could qualify for
* How much he or she might receive
* And how to go about getting that money

Step by step strategies for filling out the Free Application for Financial Aid and Profile forms, as well as strategies for marshaling their resources, for planning a needs analysis, and for negotiating with financial aid officers, will be an integral part to this one and a half-hour seminar. In addition, an explanation of the New York State TAP program and the special situation of divorced and separated parents will be fully discussed.

Barry Fox has conducted successful workshops at over 500 locations over the past 35 years.

Cost: Free
For high school students and parents

Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 3pm
Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center
610 E. 186th Street
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 933-6410
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/04/17/college-financial-aid-workshop?nref=62452

Thursday, April 19, 2012, 3pm
Hamilton Grange Library
503 West 145th Street
New York, NY 10031-5101
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/04/19/college-financial-aid-workshop

Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 33pm
Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library
2550 Victory Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10314
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/04/25/college-financial-aid-workshop-0

Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 3pm
Battery Park City Library
175 North End Avenue
New York, NY 10282
(212) 790-3499
http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/04/25/college-financial-aid-workshop

1/22/11, 1/23/11, 1/29/11 + 1/30/11 New York Family Camp Fairs @ Manhattan + Brooklyn Locations

The New York Family Camp Fair Series is the best way to help parents make informed decisions about which camp is “the perfect fit” for their child. New York Family and the American Camp Association-NY (ACA-NY) will bring more than 60 camps straight to parents and provide previews of the summertime experience that can have a huge, positive impact on campers. Renee Flax, the Associate Director of the American Camp Association will also be on hand at each of the New York Family Camp Fairs to answer parents' questions and help guide them in their search for the right camp. The wide variety of camps represented make the event perfect for children ages three to seventeen.

PRE-REGISTER NOW to receive a gift bag at the fair! Anyone who pre-registers and attends one of the coming Camp Fairs also qualifies to participate in a BIG RAFFLE for a chance to win a Camp Trunk from Lesters or a grand prize family trip!

Cost: Free, but online registration is requested.

For all ages

Saturday, January 22, 2011, 12–3pm
Upper East Side
St. Jean Baptiste
173 East 75th Street
btwn Lexington and 3rd Avenues

Sunday, January 23, 2011, 12–3pm
Upper West Side
Congregation Rodeph Sholom
7 West 83rd Street
btwn CPW and Columbus Ave

Saturday, January 29, 2011, 12–3pm
Downtown Manhattan
Friends Seminary School
222 East 16th Street
btwn 3rd Ave and Rutherford Place

Sunday, January 30, 2011, 12–3pm
Brooklyn – Park Slope
Congregation Beth El Ohim
274 Garfield Place
at 8th Avenue

To register or for more info and other dates/locations:http://www.newyorkfamilycamps.com/index.php

1/22/11 Avoid Report Card Surprise: A Parent Workshop from Sylvan Learning Center @ Bayside Library

Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 2:30pm

Bayside Library

214-20 Northern Blvd.
Bayside, NY

(718) 229-1834
Train: LIRR to Bayside
Bus: Q12, Q13, Q31

Cost: Free

For all ages

Learn how using two tools—communication and organization—can help you help your child bring home a better report card.

http://www.queenslibrary.org/UserFiles/event_pdf/003761-10-10_3761web.pdf

10/16/10 Author Talk with Donald Unger: “Men Can: The Changing Image and Reality of Fatherhood in America” @ Forest Hills Library

Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 2:00pm

Forest Hills Library
108-19 71 Avenue
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-7934
Cost: Free
For all ages (better for teens and adults)

Through personal experience as a stay-at-home dad, stories of real life families, and representation of fathers on TV, Dr. Unger presents the roles men now play in the way Americans are caring for their children. Book available for sale and signing.

http://men-can.com/

November 2009: Celebrate Family Literacy Month with the Queens Library

Celebrate books and reading with the Queens Library!

http://www.queenslibrary.org/index.aspx?page_nm=Highlight&pid=353

Go to link above to learn more about:

Adult Learner Program Family Literacy at Queens Library

* Queens Library Family Literacy Program

The Queens Library Family Literacy Program offers educational services for children and their families. For more information call (718) 661-1244.

* Queensbridge Community Library Family Literacy Center
On February 2006 Queens Library opened a Family Literacy Center in the Queensbridge Community Library. For more information call (718) 661-1244.

Celebrate Family Literacy Month By Attending Queens Library Events for Children and Youth
* Events for Children
* Events for Young Adults

Celebrating Family Literacy Day on November First
* Celebrate National Family Literacy Day on November First

Educational and Fun Activities for Children
* Children Songs  

Songs to Sing from PBS.

* Educational Games for Children  

Games to Play from PBS.
* Family Literacy Buddy Backpack Project  

An educationally collaborative project and many good ideas and suggestions
* More Educational Activities  

Public Telvision Page for Children PBS
* Starfall  

Many educational activities and information for parents and children
* Stories for Parents and Teacher to Read to Children  

Reading is a lot of fun.

Health and Nutrition
* Nutrition for Young Children

Information about children nutrition and links to government agencies.
* The New USA Food Pyramid for Children
* The Power of Physical Activity

Physical activity can improve health and well-being.

Helping my Children Learn: For Parents and Caregivers
* The Natural Child Project

New York City Family Literacy Programs and Resources
* Family Literacy Programs

Information about Literacy Programs from the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)
* NYC After School Programs
* NYC BEACON Programs
* Resources and Information: Literacy Assistence Center, New York City

New York City Literacy Assistance Center Family Literacy Resources Webpage

* Resources for Educators: Research on Family Literacy

Directions in research and implications for practice from the US Department of Education
* Resources for Educators: Family Literacy Anotated Bibliography

A research project from the the University of North Carolina
* Resources for Educators: Literacy Harvest: A Family Literacy Forum

An issue of Literacy Harvest dedicated to Family Literacy published by the Literacy Assistance Center, New York City