Peninsula Public Library hosts first annual chol hamoed program for community children

On Wednesday afternoon, October 3, 2012, the Peninsula Public Library hosted its first ever “Day of Play” Program which was held on the intermediate days of Sukkot (also known as Chol Hamoed) for all the children of District 15, which includes Inwood, Cedarhurst, Lawrence, Woodmere and North Woodmere. The program was free and included a comprehensive arts and crafts program as well as a music and dance segment as well. Over 150 parents and children attended the festivities and were thoroughly delighted with the projects that they created.

This program had been a long time in the planning said Peninsula Public Library Treasurer Jeff Leb. “Aside from the time and energy that the Library Board puts into making the PPL as welcoming and beneficial as possible, it is very rewarding to produce an event that is enjoyable to the all of the parents and children of School District 15.” Leb continued, “We are very happy that we were able to schedule this to coincide with a day that the private schools were off so that all the children in our community could partake in the programming.”

Sarah Yastrab, Vice President of the Peninsula Public Library and one of the planners of the event was very happy with the program. “This was an extremely successful event for all the people in our community. Everyone had a really wonderful time – even my own children. Mrs. Yastrab, on behalf of the Library Board also thanked Library Director Karen Porcella and the Children’s Library Director Carolynn Matulewicz for putting together a great program that services all of our constituents.”

Hindy Reich, a parent who accompanied her children to the Peninsula Public Library on Wednesday said “I am really grateful to the Peninsula Public Library for arranging this free program for the children. My daughters had an amazing time here. We spent the day, and the program was local and absolutely free - who can ask for anything more?”

The Peninsula Public Library will continue to offer various programming for all community members. On Sunday, October 14, 2012, from 12:00-2:00 PM, the PPL will be hosting a public “meet and greet” where members of the community can have refreshments, meet the Library Director and the Board of Trustees and share their visions for the future of the Library. The event will be held in the ‘Bentley Room’ in the basement of the Library, located at 281 Central Avenue in Lawrence. On-street parking will be free during the event.