May/June, 2016, English - Brentwood Public Library

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
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TEEN PROGRAMS
• Pages 6-7
SUMMER
May/June 2016
READING KICKOFF!
FAMILY LATIN DANCE PARTY
FIESTA DE BAILE LATINO PARA LA FAMILIA
Friday, June 24, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
viernes, 24 de junio, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
ADULT PROGRAMS
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Naomi Robinson and her wonderful dancers of El Teatro Rodante Hispánico
will put on an amazing Latin dance performance and then get you up and
dancing too! You will learn the hottest Bachata, Salsa, and Merengue dance moves!
IN MEMORY OF
Naomi Robinson y su fantástico bailarines del Teatro Rodante Hispánico les
presentaran un espectáculo inolvidable y después van hacer que ustedes se muevan
también. Ustedes van a aprender pasos de Bachata, Salsa y Merengue.
Violet Reisert
In gratitude to Violet Reisert, a long
time Brentwood resident who shared
her love of the library by designing
custom bookmarks for patrons, left a
generous bequest upon her passing to
support continuing library services.
Jack Reisert, her husband, was a
dedicated literacy volunteer for
many years.
Read books,
earn prizes,
and come to our
exciting programs!
Lean libros, ganen
premios y disfruten
de nuestros
programas del
verano.
4th ANNUAL BRENTWOOD TEEN COMIC-CON
Thursday, June 9, 3:00-4:30 pm
Come celebrate the beginning of summer with your
friends as we kick off the 2016 Summer Reading Club!
There will be cupcake decorating, origami, a manga artist, airbrush tattoos, and more!
Costumes are encouraged but not necessary to enjoy the festivities! Come, have fun, and
sign up for the Summer Reading Club!
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
HONOREES
FAMILYMA H
Learn about this new Learning
Together program on pg. 2!
Six Brentwood
women were
honored by the
Brentwood School
District for their
contributions to
the community.
BUFSD Trustees Eileen Felix, Paula Moore, Superintendent Dr. Levi McIntyre, Trustees Robert Feliciano, Gail Kirkham, Daniel Calderon, President Helen Moss,
and Trustee Elizabeth Mercado gathered to honor Betty Brown-Greene, Sr. Mary Theresa Donlon CSJ, Sr. Helen Kearney CSJ, Sr. Kathleen Carberry CSJ,
Elsa Ford and Brentwood Public Library Board of Trustees Vice President Ellen Edelstein
Serving the Brentwood Community Since 1937
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FAMILYMA H
In May & June, enjoy our Learning Together programs focusing on Math
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Learning Together Math Kits
When you come in for the Learning Together Family Math
programs, take a look at the new math kits that are
available for you to borrow. Each kit focuses on a
different area of math: addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, and fractions. Help your child improve his or
her math skills by borrowing one of these fun kits. Ask a
children’s librarian for more information. Kits are available
on May 1.
PETRA’S PUPPETS: MATH MAGIC FUN!
ages 3 & up with adult
Friday, May 13, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins April 18.
Magic Math Fun is a ventriloquist puppet show for the
whole family. Featuring comedy illusions, music and audience
participation. Crackers the Calculating Parrot and Fraction
the Alien multiply the fun!
TANGRAM WORKSHOP
ages 5 and up with adult
Wednesday, May 18, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 2.
Explore geometry with tangrams, a traditional Chinese
puzzle. Work out tangram puzzles and create your own.
CUP BUILDING
ages 3 and up with adult
Friday, May 27, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 2.
Using cups and craft sticks, you and your family will build
towers together. These exercises will help your child review
balance and measurements.
INCH BY INCH:
DISCOVERING WORMS
ages 3 & up with adult
Friday, June 3, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 16.
Estimate, measure, and count as you observe live worms
and create your own worm habitat. Come explore fascinating
facts about worms and learn why they are so important to
our ecosystem.
SYMMETRY ART
ages 5 & up with adult
Tuesday, June 7, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 23.
Symmetry is all around us! Learn about different types of
symmetry and then create your own unique symmetry art
inspired by nature.
SPIROLATERALS:
MATH IN ART
ages 8 and up with adult
Friday, June 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 23.
We will make spiraling art work that originates in math. Using the
multiplication tables as a base for the spiral, we will make colorful
artwork together.
MANACALA GAME
ages 3 and up with adult
Wednesday, June 29, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins June 6.
Mancala is a game that uses mathematic and strategic thinking
skills, and has been played for thousands of years. Come learn how
to play this ancient math game and then have fun with your family
creating your own Mancala game to take home.
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Programs may be photographed
and/or videotaped for library publicity.
Please notify library staff if you prefer
not to be photographed or videotaped.
for the very young
must include an adult
Unless specifically mentioned, all children’s programs are free and available to Brentwood School District children of the appropriate age.
Please have a Brentwood Public Library card ready when you register for programs. If your child needs any special accommodations to
participate, please let us know. Please be on time for programs. Your place in a program is held for ten minutes.
HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE
Wednesdays, May 18 & June 15, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
You and your family members may be eligible for a health insurance program offered through New York State. Facilitated enrollers from
the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will be at the library to assist people in applying for Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, and
Medicaid. Whether you are applying for the first time or need help with your coverage, the enrollers will be available to help you with
your application.
BILINGUAL STORYTIME
ages 3-6 years
SPRING FUN
ages 2-5 years
ALPHABET PARTY
ages 3-5 years
STORY EXPRESS
ages 3-5 years
Thursday, May 5, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Thursday, June 23, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
No registration is required.
Thursdays, May 12, 19, 26,
June 2, 9, 16, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
No registration is required.
Tuesday, May 31, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Sign-up begins May 16.
Enjoy a variety of stories,
rhymes, and songs in English
and Spanish.
Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft
each week with your child.
Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19
June 9, 16, 23, 30
10:30-11:30 a.m.
No registration is required.
¡CUENTOS BILINGÜES!
3-6 años
jueves, el 5 de mayo, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
jueves, el 23 de junio, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
No necesita registrarse.
¡Disfrute de cuentos,
rimas, canciones, y arte
inglés y español!
PAJAMA STORYTIME
ages 3-6 years
FINGER PAINT FUN
ages 1-5 years
Tuesday, May 24, 11:00 -11:45 a.m.
Sign-up begins May 2.
Have fun painting with finger
paint. Dress for a mess!
FUZZY FRIENDS
ages 3-5 years
Tuesday, May 24, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 2.
Children can come in their
pajamas ready to listen to
stories, sing songs, and dance.
Have you ever wondered why
you are a mammal? Come learn
how to classify a mammal and
meet each of our fuzzy guests.
Design your own fuzzy friend
to take home.
OPEN PLAY!
ages birth-4 years
FROG STORYCRAFT
ages 3-6 years
Saturdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28,
June 4, 11, 25, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
No registration is required.
Thursday, May 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Sign-up begins May 2.
Friday, May 6, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
No registration is required.
Enjoy one on one time with
your child playing with a large
variety of toys and activities in
this drop in program.
Ribbit! Come to the library
for a storytime about our
amphibian friends. Learn
about the life cycle of a frog
and then make a frog craft of
your own.
Come to the library for all
sorts of fun, from A to Z. Enjoy
crafts, games, and snacks with
all of your favorite letters.
SUNFLOWER CRAFT
ages 3-6 years
Thursday, June 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Sign-up begins May 16.
Join us for a story time about
these big, beautiful flowers.
Then make a craft to take home.
TODDLER TIME
ages 9-23 months
Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30-11:30 a.m.
No registration is required.
Share stories, songs, playtime
and lots of fun.
STORIES FOR 2s
Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30-11:30 a.m.
No registration is required.
Enjoy stories, songs, and an art
activity with your two year old.
PLAYGROUP
ages 12-36 months (walkers)
Fridays, June 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
No registration is required.
Your child will enjoy a large
variety of toys and play activities
designed to help coordination,
motor skills, language development,
and social skills.
Come to the library for special
stories, rhymes, music, and a
craft to share with your child.
TODDLER TANGO
ages 1-3 years
Friday, June 10, 7:00 -7:45 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 23.
You and your child will have
fun with music and movement
activities.
ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE
ages 3-6 years old
Tuesday, June 21, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Sign-up begins June 6.
Do you love Mo Willem’s
Elephant and Piggie series?
Join us in celebrating our
friends Piggie and Gerald with
fun stories, crafts, and activities!
Toys to go!
Beginning May 1, the Brentwood
Public Library will be lending
educational and recreational toys
appropriate for infants, toddlers,
and preschoolers. Play is one of
the primary ways young children
learn about the world and it is
one of the best ways for children
to develop language and literacy
skills. Browse the toy collection
on our catalog or in person at the
children’s reference desk.
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Children’s
Programs
Unless specifically mentioned, all children’s programs are free and available to Brentwood School District children of the appropriate age.
Please have a Brentwood Public Library card ready when you register for programs. If your child needs any special accommodations to
participate, please let us know. Please be on time for programs. Your place in a program is held for ten minutes.
“ON YOUR MARK, GET SET… READ!”
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
For students entering grades 6 through 9
SUMMER READING CLUB KICK OFF
ages 3 and up
Orientation:
Thursday, June 2, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 24, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Come celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Club with Naomi
Robinson and her wonderful dancers. El Teatro Rodante Hispanico
will put on an amazing Latin dance performance and then get you
up and dancing too! You will learn the hottest Bachata, Salsa and
Merengue dance moves! Fun for the whole family! This is just the
beginning of a great summer! Read books, earn prizes, and come
to our exciting programs. Bring your library card to register for the
Summer Reading Club and join the fun.
First Practice:
Thursday, June 30, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Do you love to read? Do you have a
mind for trivia? Each participant in this program will read as many of
our eight pre-selected titles as they can and compete to represent the
Brentwood Public Library in a countywide trivia contest. We will be
meeting for practice sessions throughout the summer.
for school-aged children
MOTHER’S DAY
CHOCOLATE PLATTER
ages 8-12 years
Wednesday, May 4, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins April 18.
Create a delicious platter of
chocolate treats just in time for
Mother’s Day!
MONSTER HUNT
ages 7-10 years
Tuesday, May 10, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins April 18.
Children develop research skills
as they hunt for a lurking monster!
Teams of eager adventurers learn
how to use the library by finding
hidden clues that will help them
locate the Monster's Secret Lair.
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JUNIOR WRITERS
ages 8-12 years
Wednesday, May 11, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins April 18.
Wednesday, June 1, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 16.
Get creative, learn all about
writing and play games in this
fun filled, author-led workshop!
AROUND THE WORLD
IN PICTURES
ages 6-12 years
Saturday, May 14
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins April 18.
Travel around the world on an art
adventure! Encounter amazing
people and places in pictures
created by famous artists from
around the world. Share your
own stories about what you see in
art. Then create your own story
picture about an imaginary trip
you take around the world using
cut paper collage.
RED CROSS BABYSITTING
CERTIFICATION
ages 10-12 years
Monday, May 16, 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Monday, May 23, 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins April 18.
This course is designed to help
develop the skills necessary for
the responsibility of being a
sitter: child safety, developmental
stages of children, and how to plan
activities that are age appropriate.
Hands-on activities and course
certification are included.
LEAPING LIZARDS
ages 7-12 years
BOOKS & WOOFS
ages 6-12 years
Tuesday, May 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 2.
Tuesday, June 14, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 23.
Improve your reading skills by
reading to Rosie, the therapy
dog. Therapy dogs help readers
become more confident and help
children practice their reading
skills. Rosie is a member of
Therapy Dogs International and
is hypoallergenic. Enjoy special
crafts while waiting for your turn
to read to Rosie.
Monday, May 16, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 2.
Come find out who is molting,
basking, and camouflaging in
this interactive science program.
Learn all about these reptiles and
create a lovely lizard craft. Meet
some live lizard friends too!
Programs may be photographed
and/or videotaped for library publicity.
Please notify library staff if you prefer
not to be photographed or videotaped.
for school-aged children
STORYPLAY!
ages 6 and up
CARTOONING:
CREATE YOUR OWN
SUPERHERO
ages 8-12 years
Monday, June 6, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 23.
Kids don't just watch the show
– they join in! Children of all
ages create characters, make
up lines of dialogue, and
help to steer the plot in this
improvisational, interACTIVE
adventure. All levels of ability
can take part because no
reading or writing is required!
FATHER’S DAY BBQ SAUCE
ages 8-12 years
Wednesday, June 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 23.
Have fun making and canning
your own barbeque sauce,
complete with a customized
gift label!
AMAZING OCTOPUSES
ages 5-8 years
Monday, June 27, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Sign-up begins June 6.
Octopuses are remarkable
and mysterious creatures.
Learn about these fascinating
cephalopods and make an
octopus craft.
Come explore a galaxy far,
far away in this interactive
program. Explore the planets
of the solar system and design
a craft that is totally stellar.
family programs
Friday, May 20, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 2.
Join Sunrise Latin Dance
instructors for a fun evening
as they teach your family Salsa.
Fun for the whole family!
FAMILY MUSIC
EXTRAVAGANZA
ages birth-8 years
Saturday, May 21, 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Sign-up begins May 2.
Get ready for family fun during
this highly interactive,
educational, and entertaining
concert! Evan Gottfried’s
original music will have your
entire family up dancing and
singing along.
Spiderman, Superwoman,
Batman and more! Discover
superheroes in famous
cartoons during an art slide
show. Then learn basic drawing
and cartooning techniques
to make your own superhero
come to life.
GALACTIC EXPLORERS
ages 5-7 years
Wednesday, June 8, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 23.
FAMILY SALSA!
ages 5 & up
Monday, June 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins June 6.
SKETCH AND STRETCH
ages 7- 9 years
Tuesday, June 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins June 6.
Sketch-n-Stretch is a new and
exciting program that combines
art and yoga for children. The
program will begin with yoga
movements followed by an art
project! Dress in comfortable
clothing and bring a yoga mat
or a towel.
BIRDHOUSE CRAFT
ages 8-12 years
Wednesday, June 29, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins June 6.
Have fun assembling and
decorating your own birdhouse.
Use art supplies to make your
one of a kind birdhouse.
must include an adult
POSITIVE DISCIPLINE
PARENTING WORKSHOP
for Parents and Caregivers
WATER SAFETY
PUPPET SHOW
ages 2-8 years
WHAT’S ALL THAT JAZZ
ABOUT? FAMILY CONCERT
ages 4 & up
Wednesday, May 25, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 2.
Tuesday, May 31, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 16.
Saturday, June 18, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 23.
Come have some fun learning
positive discipline tools to
build your child’s self-esteem,
self-discipline, and problem
solving with facilitator
Dimitrios Giouzepis, B.A.,
CPDPE, CNLPP, CHYP.
Learn about firm and kind
discipline, getting into your
child’s world, the underlying
motivations of children’s
behavior, why kids don’t
learn when getting yelled
at, and so many more real
parenting issues.
You and your child will have
fun learning about water safety
in this entertaining, interactive
puppet show presented by
water safety educators from
the organization, End
Drowning Now.
Live music, dramatic story
telling, group participation,
and humorous demonstrations
are some of the fun activities
that are used to lead the young
audience through a highly
interactive and entertaining
presentation that will introduce
them to the colorful and
expressive American music
known as jazz.
Come visit our craft table
at the Gathering of
Neighbors for Peace and
Compassion at Ross Park
on May 15 at 3 pm.
FROGS, BUGS, AND
ANIMALS NATURE SHOW
ages 2 & up
Saturday, June 4, 11:00-11:45 p.m.
Sign-up begins May 16.
Join us for this exciting,
hands-on program! Learn all
about and have the chance to
pet toads, frogs, bugs, bunnies,
hedgehogs, chickens, hermit
crabs and more! Fun for the
whole family.
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Teen
Programs
Registration for May programs begins April 18. Registration for June programs begins May 16. Call 631-273-7883, ext. 210, 211, or 212; or you can register online through the
library’s homepage. Unless specifically mentioned, all teen programs are free and available to Brentwood School District teens. Please have a Brentwood Public Library card
available when you register for programs. Please let us know in advance if you will need any special accommodations because of a disability. Please be on time for programs.
Your place in a program is held for ten minutes.
SUMMER READING CLUB KICKOFF
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
For students entering grades 6 through 9
“4th ANNUAL BRENTWOOD
TEEN COMIC-CON”
Orientation: Thursday, June 2, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
First Practice: Thursday, June 30, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 9, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Come celebrate the beginning of summer with your
friends as we kick off the 2016 Summer Reading Club!
There will be cupcake decorating, origami, a manga artist,
airbrush tattoos, and more! Costumes are encouraged but
not necessary to enjoy the festivities! Come, have fun, and
sign up for the Summer Reading Club!
WIRE MEMORY BRACELET
Monday, May 2, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Use beautiful multicolored
beads to create a one-of-a-kind
jewelry piece for yourself or
a friend.
AFTERSCHOOL GAMING
Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,
June 7, 14, 21, 28,
Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26,
June 2, 16, 23, 30, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
No registration is required.
Join your friends after school
and play video games on our
big screen TV.
SAT STRATEGIES
Tuesdays, May 3 & 10
6:30-8:30 p.m.
May 3: Reading and
English Comprehension
May 10: Math
This workshop will provide
students with test taking
tactics, reading comprehension
approaches, math strategies
and more.
FIVE HOUR
PRE-LICENSING COURSE
Wednesdays, May 4, 18, June 1, 22,
4:00-9:00 p.m.
You must be 16 years or older
and have a learner’s permit to
take this mandatory course.
On the day of the class, bring
$35 cash or money order made
out to AOK Driving School. Be
on time for class, no one will
be admitted after 4:00 p.m.
YU-GI-OH
TOURNAMENT
Friday, May 6, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Want to battle your friends?
Come to the library’s Yu-Gi-Oh
tournament and find out if
your deck really is the best.
RETRO GAMING
Monday, May 9, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
No registration is required.
PAINT PARTY
Get the chance to play some
classic games on the original
Nintendo Entertainment
System and be entered to win
a Nintendo themed prize!
Wednesday, May 4, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
DUCT TAPE WALLETS
Follow along with our expert
instructor as she teaches you to
create a beautiful masterpiece.
Wednesday, May 11, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
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Duct tape – both useful and
creative! Join us to create your
very own duct tape wallet.
Do you love to read? Do you have a mind for trivia?
Each participant in this program will read as many of
our eight pre-selected titles as they can and compete to
represent Brentwood Public Library in a countywide trivia contest. We will
be meeting for practice sessions throughout the summer. Titles will be given
out at the June 2 meeting.
CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY
FORENSIC ARCHAEOLOGY
Friday, May 13, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 18, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Using case studies with short
video clips of various high
profile killers we will explore
the criminal mind and discuss
how studying these patterns
of behavior have led to the
development of the field of
criminal profiling.
Learn how forensic specialists read
bones to uncover clues. Understand
the scientific principles relating to
the study of the human skeleton and
become a forensic archaeologist! Using
real human bones, get introduced to
the science of forensic archaeology.
PROM MANICURES
Monday, May 16, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Get your nails prom ready
with this awesome manicure
program! Nail kits will
be provided.
BABYSITTING 101
Mondays, May 16 & 23
5:30-9:00 p.m.
This course is designed to help
teens develop the skills
necessary for the responsibility
of being a sitter. Hands-on
activities and course
certification are included.
Teens must come to BOTH
sessions to receive certification.
SKETCH AND STRETCH
Friday, May 20, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Let your creativity flow with
this combination of yoga and
painting! The program will
begin with yoga movements
followed by an art project.
Dress in comfortable clothing
and bring a yoga mat or towel.
INTRO TO 3D PRINTING
Monday, May 23, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Learn how 3D printers work
AND create your own model.
MUD PIE
Wednesday, May 25, 3:00-4:15 p.m.
Create a delicious Chocolate Mud Pie
using Cool Whip, chocolate pudding,
and a chocolate cookie crust. YUM!!!!!
Programs may be photographed
and/or videotaped for library publicity.
Please notify library staff if you prefer
not to be photographed or videotaped.
Teen
Programs
Come visit our origami
table at the Gathering of
Neighbors for Peace and
Compassion at Ross Park
on May 15 at 3 pm.
FROGGY CUPCAKES
Wednesday, June 1, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Make adorable little frogs using buttercream and
fondant. Take home three in a bakery box. And they taste good too!
TIE DYE T-SHIRTS
Friday, June 3, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of tie dying. Bring a white or light grey shirt and we will
supply the dye and rubber bands.
BLACK LIGHT PAINTING
Wednesday, June 8, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Play hard! Get smart! Learn how to make cool glow in the
dark paintings. Learn cool science while you have fun!
SUPER SMASH BROS. TOURNAMENT
Friday, June 10, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
No registration is required.
Do you think you’re the Super Smash Bros. champion? Come play on the
big screen and find out if you have what it takes to win it all!
CANDY SUSHI
Wednesday, June 15, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
It may look like sushi, but it definitely won’t taste like it. Come to our candy sushi
program where we’ll make our own sushi from candy.
TASTE TEST CONTEST
Monday, June 20, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Do you have the skills to guess what foods you taste? Join us for this challenge as
you compete against other blindfolded participants. The teen that guesses the most
correct foods will win a prize.
SAND CUPS
Teen Volunteer
Opportunities
TOY PARAMEDIC
Monday, May 2, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Volunteer to help us keep the library’s toddler
playtime toys clean and in tip-top shape.
TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
Wednesday, May 11, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Join us for a discussion about books, manga, movies,
music, video games, and everything else in between!
Any new programs or events you would like to see in
the library? Come and share your ideas! You will also
earn one hour of community service credit.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
FOR CHARITY
Monday, June 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Earn community service and have fun! After a
demonstration, teens will measure and mix the
ingredients and then shape the cookies. The
instructor will bake and donate the cookies
to a local shelter. Teens will get to take a few
cookies home to bake.
ANIMAL TOY DONATION
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Monday, June 13, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Come and create animal toys for cats and dogs
to be donated to your local animal shelter. All
participants will earn an hour of community
service while helping out some local animals.
Wednesday, June 22, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious treat that not only tastes good but looks good too!
Measure and mix all the ingredients to make yummy sand cups.
HANDMADE STUFFED PRETZELS
Wednesday, June 29, 3:00-4:15 p.m.
Work with pretzel dough and learn how to make pretzels and stuff them with chocolate,
nacho cheese, and cinnamon sugar. The flavor of the pretzels is hidden inside!
FLASHBACK FRIDAY MOVIE
Friday, June 17, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
No registration is required.
Movie: Ghostbusters
Are you excited about the new
all-female Ghostbusters?! Take a
walk down memory lane with us
and enjoy the original Ghostbusters
to gear up for the new one! Laughs
and snacks guaranteed!
BOOK BUDDIES TRAINING
Friday, June 24, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Take this mandatory training if you’d like to be
a Book Buddy this summer. Learn how to help
children practice reading. A great community
service opportunity for the summer.
TEEN
MOVIE
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CONCERTS &
MAY 7
MAY 1
RYU SHU KAN
Japanese Taiko Drums
JAZZ: THE FIRST
AMERICAN ART FORM
Join Professor Craig Boyd, a recipient
of the prestigious New York State
Chancellor's Award for Excellence in
Scholarship and Creative Activities, as
he examines jazz music from its
conception to the present. He will
piece together major events in African,
European, and American sociopolitical
history that spawned the seeds of this
unique American Art form.
COMMUNITY POETRY NIGHT
In celebration of Asian-Pacific American
Heritage Month, Ryu Shu Kan will
entertain you with their exciting blend of
martial arts, folk dance, and the thunder
of the taiko drums. Instructor Gerard
Senese has observed the similarity
between taiko form and karate form
and has incorporated both into a thrilling
Sunday, May 15, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Join us for a celebration of Haitian Flag
Day with La Troupe Zetwal founded
by Sherley Davilmar and Linda PierreLouis Elyse. The troupe strives to be
an ambassador of the Haitian culture
expressed in the exciting choreography
of traditional Haitian folklore dances
and the thrilling music of the Caribbean.
Are you a poet or lyricist? Join the
community in our very first community
poetry night! Poets of all ages will be
here to share their works and you too
can share yours. Light refreshments will
be provided.
festival of sight, sound, and music.
JUNE 30
MAY 22
MAY 15
LA TROUPE ZETWAL
Haitian Flag Day Celebration
MAY 12
THursday, May 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 7, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 1, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
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No registration is required.
LONG ISLAND CLASSIC JAZZ
Sunday, May 22, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
John Sherin and the Long Island Classic
Jazz Ensemble will take you on a
blast from the past while performing
familiar standards from the Great
American Songbook.
community events
PERFORMANCES
GEN Y KARAOKE
& GAME NIGHT
Thursday, June 30, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Are you between the ages of 18-35 and
looking for something fun and free to
do tonight? Come to the Brentwood
Public Library for some games, a little
karaoke and snacks!
gaming
We’ve been listening to you!
Now you can check out video games from the library for
Playstation 4 and X-Box One.
Find the new games by the graphic novel
section. Check the library catalog for all titles.
[Most games in our new adult
video game collection are rated M]
driving
MANEJO DEFENSIVO
sábados, 14 de mayo o 18 de junio, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Español
Patrocinado por el “Empire Safety Council”, este curso de 6 horas le ahorra diez por ciento en su seguro de auto por
3 años y elimina hasta cuatro puntos en el record del conductor. $28, en efectivo o giro postal se paga a “Empire
Safety Council” el día de la clase.
AARP SAFE DRIVING
Fridays, May 20 or June 17, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Classes are limited to Brentwood residents over 49 years old. This course saves ten percent on comprehensive and liability
insurance for three years and removes up to four points from a driver’s record. Bring driver’s license to registration and to
class. A separate check or money order payable to AARP, $20 for members and $25 for non-members, is due on day of class
for each participant. Please be punctual.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Saturdays, May 21 or June 4, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., English
Sponsored by the Empire Safety Council, this six hour course saves ten percent on comprehensive and liability insurance
for three years and removes up to four points from a driver’s record. $28 in cash or money order is payable to the Empire
Safety Council on the day of class. Please be punctual.
citizenship
GED - TASC
PREPÁRESE PARA LA CIUDADANÍA
GRASP WORKSHOP AND ASSESSMENT
Lunes, 2, 9, 16, 23 de mayo y 6, 13, 20 y 27 de junio, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Monday, June 6, 5:00-8:30 p.m.
¿Se está preparando para el examen de ciudadanía?
Bibliotecaria Olivia Branigan, la puede ayudar a estudiar.
Esta clase de ocho semanas le enseñara todo lo que debe
saber para la porción cívica del examen.
Come to the library to meet Nadine Singer, a representative from
BOCES who will explain how this home study program can help
you obtain your TASC (formally GED). Simply register and pick
up assignments from our library. When you complete your work,
drop off the package at the library and you will receive feedback
and more study material tailored to your needs.
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Adult
Programs
Library programs for adults are available to Brentwood Public Library residents, 18 and older. Unless specifically noted, all adult programs
are free. Registration begins Saturday, April 16 for May programs and Saturday, May 21 for June programs. Register online at
brentwoodnylibrary.org, in person, or by phone at 631-273-7883, ext. 123. Please have your Brentwood Public Library card ready when you
register for programs.
genealogy
GENEALOGY 101: HOW TO BEGIN YOUR RESEARCH
Are you interested in knowing more about your family history? Make an appointment
with Mary Ann Koferl for a private one-hour session by calling 631-273-7883, ext. 120.
A GENEALOGY RESEARCH TRIP
TO RIVERHEAD COURTHOUSE
DIVORCE RECORDS
Friday, May 27, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Mary Ann Koferl will give a
lecture on using divorce records
for genealogical research.
Saturday, June 25, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Mary Ann Koferl will be taking you on trip to Riverhead in search
of Suffolk County Court Records. A brief tour of the facility will be
included along with time to do your own research. Bring relevant
information to do your research. Please register for this trip as we will
be carpooling and will meet at the library at 8:00 a.m.
arts & crafts
SHELL DOORKNOB DECORATION
Tuesday, May 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 5, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
As we start to think of warm
summer days, join Mary
Ann Koferl for a shell
doorknob decoration
workshop. Each
participant will return home with a
beautiful doorknob decoration.
MOTHER’S DAY GARDEN STOOL
Friday, May 6, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Spring is here and this hand painted and
inked stool is the perfect accessory for
your favorite mother‘s home! Join Shirley
Ruby and learn how to turn a white metal
stool into something spectacular.
APRIL SHOWERS BRING
MAY FLOWERS
Friday, May 13, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Irene Conte-Morgan will demonstrate
how to create a beautiful arrangement
of fresh spring flowers for your May
tablescape. All materials are included.
Please bring scissors.
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MOSAIC BIRDBATHS
NO-SEW
JEWELRY CASE
Tuesday, May 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Spring is here and our
feathered friends will delight in their very
own birdbath created from a clay saucer
covered with mosaic tiles. Join Mary Ann
Koferl for this fun workshop and take
home your very own creation.
Tuesday, June 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
This winter we made a
no-sew placemat purse and
now we are going to continue
using the same techniques to make a no-sew jewelry
case. Join Mary Ann Koferl for this easy project.
HERE’S TO DAD:
BEER MUG ARRANGEMENT
FANCY FEET FOOT SCRUBS
Friday, June 3, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
There is an easy and effective way to incorporate
aromatherapy and essential oils to prep your feet for
the summer. Learn how sugar and salt scrubs can
be created to exfoliate and brighten your skin while
enhancing your mood.
Toast your dad by creating a whimsical
flower arrangement in a beer mug.
All materials are included. Please
bring scissors.
Thursday, June 23, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
SILK PAINTED CIRCULAR SCARF
Tuesday, June 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Mary Ann Koferl will demonstrate how to paint your
own circular silk scarf. These scarves are very popular and
fashionable. Each participant will be painting their own scarf.
Programs may be photographed
and/or videotaped for library publicity.
Please notify library staff if you prefer
not to be photographed or videotaped.
what’s cooking?
BAKING COACH:
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
CHEF ROB SCOTT:
COUPLES NIGHT OUT
CHEF ROB SCOTT:
STRAWBERRY BUCKLE
Thursday, May 5, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 20, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 17, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in a sweet
way with cinnamon tortilla chips and
a delectable fruit and herb salsa.
Do you have what it takes as a couple
(or two friends) to create three different
pastries that Simply Creative Chef Rob
Scott would like to have at a very fancy
creative restaurant? Let’s hope so or you
will be voted off. Couples can just be
friends or team up with another patron.
A buckle is a dessert that
combines fresh seasonal
fruit, a rich cake batter,
and a streusel topping. This
is a hands-on class where
patrons will make a very moist strawberry
buckle ready to take home and bake. You
can eat this as a nice summer dessert or a
morning treat with your coffee.
HEALTHY LUNCHES
Thursdays, May 12 or May 19, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Amy Bly of Cornell Cooperative Extension
will teach you to create delicious, quick,
and healthy lunch recipes that will help
you get that summer body!
SENIOR ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Friday May 13, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Join us at the Brentwood Public Library in
celebration of Older Americans Month, for
an ice cream social. There will be games,
prizes, and a variety of ice cream with your
favorite toppings! Don’t miss it!
BAKING COACH:
ZUCCHINI CAKES
Monday, June 6, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Make and enjoy zucchini
cakes at the library. These
are so delicious you won’t
be able to believe they
are healthy!
a healthier you
SENIOR FIT
Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Age is no obstacle! Michele Ricciardi, a certified expert
in senior fitness, will lead you through a series of simple,
low-impact exercises. Please wear loose clothing and
bring water.
MEDICAID 101
BAKING COACH: PIZZA WORKSHOP
Monday, June 27, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Join the Baking Coach as she teaches you to
create a full size pizza with delicious toppings.
BLOOD DRIVE
MONDAY, JUNE 27
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL
1:45-7:30
P.M.in(AUDITORIUM)
1:45-7:30 p.m.
the auditorium
OUTREACH BUS
Monday, May 23, 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
The St. Francis Hospital Community Outreach Mobile Bus
will offer free screenings. The screenings will include a brief
cardiac history, blood pressure, and a simple blood test for
cholesterol and diabetes. They will also provide patient education
and referrals as needed for clients above the age of 18.
Tuesday, May 10, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
KICKBOXING
Join Katie Clark of North Shore LIJ in an informational session
on Medicaid and how it can help you. She will assist with
applications as well as provide free health screenings.
Wednesday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
FIRST AID/CPR/AED
Saturday, May 21, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The Adult and Pediatric
First Aid/CPR/AED course
incorporates the latest science and
teaches students to recognize and care for a
variety of first aid emergencies such as burns,
cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back
injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to
respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for
victims. Successful students will receive a certificate for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two
years. A fee of $60, payable in cash or money order
on day of class, is required.
Learn how to transform your body and have
fun at the same time with Tamika Harden as
she instructs you in the art of kickboxing. This excercise
builds muscle, strengthens the heart and lungs, increases
energy and flexibility and best of all burns calories. You will look
and feel younger.
CPR & AED
Saturday, June 11, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The Adult and Pediatric CPR & AED course
incorporates the latest science and teaches students
how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies.
Successful students will receive a certificate for Adult
and Pediatric CPR & AED valid for two years. A fee of
$50, payable in cash or money order on day of class, is required.
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Adult
Programs
All are welcome.
Unless specifically noted, no registration is required.
The Brentwood Public Library Career
Development Center offers resources for
writing better resumes, finding better
jobs, and making a better life.
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STARTING AND GROWING
YOUR OWN BUSINESS
Thursday, May 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
COLLEGE AND CAREER
COUNSELING ONE ON ONE
Mondays, May 2, 9
June 6, 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Call to make an appointment at
(631) 273-7883, ext. 132
Our bilingual (English-Spanish) Career and
College Counselor Mrs. Chiara Castilla-Brooks will
assist you with your career exploration, foreign career
credential questions, resume and cover letter preparation,
job applications, interview preparation, networking,
assessing interests, and identifying career paths.
Highly successful and experienced business professionals and
entrepreneurs, Long Island SCORE mentors deliver valuable,
timely, and practical advice. In this workshop you will be able to
LOCAL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR SUCCESS STORY
learn the basics of setting up a business, legal entity structures,
The Career Development Center at the Brentwood Public Library
paying taxes, keeping financial records, and financing a business.
congratulates local entrepreneur Myrna B. Gonzalez on opening her own
business. Ooh la la Posh Pets Grooming and Boutique is located at
MARKETING FOR SMALL BUSINESS
812 Suffolk Avenue (Brentwood-Islip Veterinarian Hospital building).
Thursday, May 26, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Mrs. Gonzalez took advantage of our free business SCORE workshops and
thanks to the advice and guidance
The professionals at SCORE have helped small business owners
of our business counselor Susana
launch successful businesses on Long Island for years. They
Ortega from the NYS Small Business
will teach you how to develop a marketing plan, pricing,
Development Center at Stony Brook
advertising and promotion, internet marketing, and perform
University, her dream of opening her
market research.
own business became a reality. Remember
to support our local businesses!
SOCIAL MEDIA BASICS
Thursday, June 2, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
SCORE representatives will review five of the most popular
social media networks and discuss the benefits of each one:
how other businesses are using social media, how to tell which
networks are right for your business, what kind of content to
create and post, and how to tell if the content is working.
WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN
Thursday, June 9, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Did you already take the "Starting and Growing Your Own Business"
course and want to take the next step? In this workshop you'll
learn the components of a business plan: what needs to be
included, startup costs, how to prepare a budget, cash flow
projections, how to use a business plan to get financing, and
walk through an example of a business plan.
Take advantage of all the free resources
and workshops the Brentwood Public
Library has available for you. We are
here to help you succeed.
Read the complete story at
https://brentwoodcdc.wordpress.com/
business-career-success-stories/
Brentwood Public Library is partnering with the
Stony Brook Small Business Development Center
to provide counseling to individuals thinking of
growing an established business or starting a new
business. Call 631-273-7883, ext.132 and ask
for Mrs. Branigan to make an appointment with Mrs. Susana Ortega,
bilingual business advisor with a master's degree in business
administration. Clientes hispanoparlantes son bienvenidos.
The library has dedicated computers to help you complete your job search, as well as a collection of books that can help you perfect your resume by finding the right
wording and layout. Once you complete your resume, print and fax it for free.
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Programs may be photographed
and/or videotaped for library publicity.
Please notify library staff if you prefer
not to be photographed or videotaped.
mobile apps
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free to read
Food & Wine - GQ - Glamour
Motor Trend - The New Yorker
Download to mobile
Ebooks - easily checkout hundreds
of ebooks with no due dates
Hoopla offers an excellent reading
experience for comics & graphic novels.
Music - borrow new albums
The Atlantic - Better Nutrition
Car & Driver - Cosmopolitan
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computer help
Computer classes are limited to Brentwood Public Library residents, 18 and older. Unless specifically noted, all adult programs are free.
Registration begins Saturday, April 16 for May programs and Saturday, May 21 for June programs. Register online at brentwoodnylibrary.org,
in person, or by phone at 631-273-7883, ext. 123. Please have your Brentwood Public Library card ready when you register for programs.
In this four-session, hands-on course, you will learn how to use your computer to accomplish some of the most popular applications for home
use. Learn how to write a letter, and create a newsletter, flyer or sign. Organize your personal finances, setup bank reconciliation and personal
address databases, send and receive email and download pictures, edit and print photographs, and much more.
SESSION 1:
INTRO TO COMPUTERS
& WORD PROCESSING
SESSION 2:
PERSONAL
FINANCES
SESSION 3:
EMAIL
SESSION 4:
PICTURES
Thursday, May 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn how to write a letter,
create a newsletter, and make
a flyer or sign. Now includes
using the mouse and other
computer basics.
Manage your personal
finances: learn how to create
a check register, keep track
of investments and expenses,
and create a simple database. Learn how to get online,
find information, and
understand the jargon of the
Internet. Learn how to send,
receive, and forward email.
Learn how to edit the pictures
you receive: change size, crop,
adjust brightness, remove red
eye, and print.
En este cursillo de cuatro clases va aprender cómo usar su computadora para escribir cartas y documentos, organizar
sus finanzas, mandar y recibir correo electrónico, descargar fotos para editar e imprimir y muchas cosas más.
SESIÓN 1:
PALABRA DE MICROSOFT
SESIÓN 2:
FINANZAS PERSONALES
SESIÓN 3:
CORREO ELECTRÓNICO
SESIÓN 4:
FOTOS
sabado, 7 de mayo, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
sabado, 14 de mayo, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
sabado, 4 de junio, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
sabado, 18 de junio, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Aprenda cómo escribir una
carta, crear un boletín de noticias,
y hacer un folleto o cartel.
Como editar textos, diseñar
una carta, formatear un texto, y
como trabajar con gráficos.
Administre sus finanzas:
aprenda a crear un registro
de cheques y el formato para
la conciliación bancaria,
mantenga record de inversiones
y gastos, y crea una simple base
de datos.
Comprenda y utilice el Internet
y Correo Electrónico: aprenda
cómo entrar en línea, encontrar
información, yentender el
Internet. Aprenda cómo enviar,
recibir y redirigir correo.
Aprenda a editar las imágenes
que recibe como cambiar el
tamaño, recortar, ajustar el
brillo, la eliminación de ojos
rojos, la Imprenta, y más.
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Adult
Programs
book discussion / discusión de libros
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
By Rachel Joyce
Wednesday, May 4, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
When Harold learns of an old friend’s
illness, instead of mailing the letter he
wrote, he decides to make the 600-mile
journey to see her – by foot. In this
journey, this pilgrimage, Harold
considers his life and finds ways to
improve himself and his relationships.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, which
was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book
Prize, is Rachel Joyce's first book. Rachel
moved to writing after a twenty-year career in
theatre and television, where she performed
leading roles for the Royal National Theatre
and also wrote more than 20 original
afternoon plays for BBC Radio 4.
The Talented Mr. Ripley
By Patricia Highsmith
“My canidate for the
Great American Novel”
- Joan Schenkar,
Publisher’s Weekly
Wednesday, June 1, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Considered one of the great crime
novels, readers are compelled to
learn the mind of Tom Ripley, an
immoral young man, hired by a
wealthy businessman to bring his
son back home from Italy.
El Talento de Mr. Ripley
Por Patricia Highsmith
miércoles, 1 de junio, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Considerada una de las grandes
novelas policiacas, los lectores se ven
obligados a conocer la mente de Tom
Ripley, un joven inmoral, contratado
por un rico hombre para buscar a su
hijo en Italia.
Books can be picked up at the circulation desk.
Puede conseguir su libro en el escritorio de circulación.
BOOKS FOR THE HOMEBOUND
Valid adult Brentwood Public Library cardholders who
cannot come in to the library due to a temporary or
permanent physical disability or confinement at home
because of prolonged illness, extended convalescence,
or advanced age are eligible to join this program. In
order to receive mail delivery service, the patron will be
required to fill out an application and have it certified by
a healthcare provider. If the application is approved, books
will be mailed to the patron’s residence and mailed back to
the library by the patron. Postage will be paid both ways
by the library.
For information about this free service, call Ms. Schumacher
at 631-273-7883, ext. 124 or stop by the Information &
Reference Desk to pick up an application.
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New Arrivals
Find out about this week’s new books
and movies.
Your Week at BPL
Find out about this week’s new programs.
Career Development Center News
Find out the latest career news.
Visit any service desk or register on our website by clicking
Programs then Email Notices. Or go to: http://bit.ly/1N0gm23
Programs may be photographed and/or videotaped for
library publicity. Please notify library staff if you prefer
not to be photographed or videotaped.
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conversation groups
THURSDAY AT THE
MOVIES
ALL MOVIES SHOWN AT
2:00 AND 6:30 p.m.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUPS
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Fridays, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Improve your English language skills in a
relaxed, supportive environment.
May 5
Victor Frankenstein
SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP
Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Practice your Spanish language skills in
a small group atmosphere.
May 19
Concussion
(PG-13) 112 min.
(PG-13) 123 min.
(R) 135 min.
June 2
Star Wars VII the
Force Awakens
June 9
Joy
June 16
Creed
June 23
The 5th Wave
(PG-13) 110 min.
BUSINESS ENGLISH
CONVERSATION GROUP
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Come to our chat group where we will review
common workplace vocabulary and situations
that will help you gain more confidence
speaking English in the work environment.
May 12
Brooklyn
May 26
Flags of Our Fathers
(PG-13) 136 min.
literacy calendar
(PG-13) 124 min.
The Brentwood Public Library, in partnership with
the Brentwood Public School District, offers ESL
(English as a Second Language) classes to adults.
These classes emphasize
Conversational English,
Listening/Speaking and
Communication Skills,
Grammar, Vocabulary,
and Writing. Classes are
available from Basic/
Beginner to Advanced.
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day
No ESL classes
Wednesday, June 15
Student Recognition Day
Monday. June 20
to Friday June 24
Placement testing for
Summer Session classes by
appointment only.
(PG-13) 112 min.
Tuesday, July 5
Summer Session
ESL classes begin
The Literacy Office is
currently accepting
applications for
Summer Session
ESL classes.
Registration is ongoing. Placement testing is by appointment
only. Students must be at least 21 years of age.
(PG-13) 127 min.
gallery & display
June 30
Ride Along 2
(PG-13) 102 min.
To exhibit your work or display a
collection, contact Lissetty Thomas
at 631-273-7883, ext. 123.
May
Brentwood patron Victor Manuel Tejera, an Army veteran of the 173rd
Airborne Brigade, will be displaying his very own Army memorabilia.
Local artist and web developer Giovhanny Archer
will be exhibiting his original drawings.
June
Sheryl Johnson will display her collection of wedding themed dolls and
doll accessories.
Artist and painting instructor Maria Pontillo will exhibit her amazing
original artwork.
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Library Hours
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 - 4 p.m. through May 22
The Library is Closed
Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 8
Memorial Day
Sunday, May 29
Monday, May 30
Museums
• American Museum of Natural History
• Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
• Children’s Museum of the East End
Board of Trustees
Mary Reid, President
Ellen Edelstein, Vice President
Gail Kirkham, Trustee
William Menendez, Trustee
Francis Picart, Trustee
• Cradle of Aviation Museum
Library Director
Thomas A. Tarantowicz, Jr.
• Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Assistant Director
Xibelualka Solís
• Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
• Fire Island Lighthouse
Reservations can be made in person at
the adult reference desk, by phone
631- 273-7883, ext. 123 or online through
our museum pass software available on
our website brentwoodnylibrary.org.
Please have your library card with you
when placing your reservation and
when picking up your pass.
Preservation Society
• Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
• Long Island Children’s Museum
• Old Westbury Gardens
Newsletter Editor
Marie Weiss
Design Production
Peter Ward
Kelvin Carrion
Printing
Pine Barrens Printing
Printed on Recycled Paper
long island
$16.50 aquarium
+ butterflies, bugs & birds!
The library now has discounted tickets to the Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center
in Riverhead. $16.50 for all ages includes general admission, the Butterfly Exhibit, and
the Exotic Bird Aviary. Regular aquarium admission tickets are $21.00 for kids, $23.50 for
seniors and $27.95 for adults. Tickets do not expire; however they are not replaceable
or refundable.
Tickets are limited to 6 per family. Children 2 & Under are FREE. Tickets are on sale
NOW at the Circulation Desk.