August - Community Library

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August 2008
Number 187
A Guide to Your Library’s Programs, Events, and Services
From the
Director...
On June 24th the community voted 632 to
429 in favor of our proposed budget. On
behalf of the entire staff and the Board of
Trustees we thank you. During the days surrounding the vote community members
posed a number of questions to us that may
be on your mind as well, so I would like to
share some information with you.
In June of 2006 a vote was held at the library
on a proposed building expansion. That
bond was defeated. At this time the library
does not have any intention of expanding our
facility, but we do have concerns about our
building that we have to address.
In April of 2007 the community voted in
favor of a partial roof replacement project.
We have obtained all the necessary
approvals from the New York State
Department of Education to proceed with
our project. We will be putting the project
out to public bid during the summer, with the
goal of beginning the work in the fall of
2008. Unfortunately before we could begin
the roof work we were delayed with an
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what’s inside
Under the Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Imagination Land. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Tarantula Tee’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Bugs on Board!
Catch the Reading Bug and complete this year’s
Summer Reading Club. When you do you will receive
an invitation to Bugs on Board, our hilarious comedy
puppet show starring Antoinette the GI-ANT, Clint
EATSWOOD the Terrible Termite, Lady MacBUG,
Acrobatic Fireflies and the world’s Oldest Bug expert.
You can choose one of the following shows:
Wednesdays, August 6 #4713 and August 20
#4714 both at 2:00 p.m.
The summer continues to sizzle but you can stay
cool as we continue to bring the outdoors in for this
great movie experience. Keep your eye on the marquee in the Teen Department to see what movie is
Broadway Show Trip
Wednesday,
October 29
#4720
Double Strand Bracelet & Earrings. . . 5
Registration for MMSCL cardholders begins on Thursday,
August 14. Registration for non-district patrons (space per-
Breaking Dawn…Let’s Talk . . . . . . . . . 7
playing next. It is sure to be one of your favorites
and you can enjoy it as you sit in a park like setting
while you eat frosty ice cream and munch on tasty
popcorn. It’s a great place to meet up with your
friends for an afternoon of “outside”, “inside” fun.
Young Frankenstein
Fresh Fruit Desserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Malibu Beach Party. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• Saturday, August
16th at 10:30 a.m.
• Saturday, August
16th at 2:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, August
19th at 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 19th at 7:15 p.m.
Hollywood Meets Central Park
Movie Mania
Getting to Know the
William Floyd Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Celebrities Only Talent Show . . . . . . . 6
631.399.1511
mitting) begins on Friday, August 15.
Join the Community Library as we venture to see
the musical Young Frankenstein, which is based on
the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy. We will depart the
library at 11:30 a.m. The show begins at 2:00 p.m.
The performance is 2 hours and 40 minutes with
one intermission. Following the show, you will have
time to dine. The bus will depart the city at 7:30
p.m. sharp, and return to the library at approximately 9:00 p.m. The price per person is $120.00
which includes round trip coach transportation,
orchestra seating and driver’s tip. Please note: The
Hilton Theater does not have handicap seating in
the orchestra section. Bus trip tickets are nonrefundable. You may register by calling the Adult
Services Information Desk at 399-1511 ext. 240.
Register for programs in person, by telephone at 631-399-0664, or online at www.communitylibrary.org
Register for programs four easy ways: in person, call the program registration system at 399-0664, online at www
Babies and Parents
Imagination Land
Musical Moppets
Parachute Playtime
Did You Ever Eat a Bug?
Tuesday, August 5
6:00-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 7
1:45-2:30 p.m. #4677
Monday, August 11
6:00-6:45 p.m. #4575
Tuesday, August 12
10:00-11:00 a.m. #4580
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Registration begins Thursday, July 24.
Registration begins Monday, July 28.
Registration begins Tuesday, July 29.
Limited free tickets available beginning
Register the child only.
Tuesday, July 22.
Thursday, August 14
1:45-2:30 p.m. #4678
Children ages 2 1/2-5 years and their
adult can enjoy an exciting session
of fingerplays, songs, movement and
of course - parachute play!
Thursday, August 21
1:45-2:30 p.m. #4679
Of course you’ll eat a bug when they’re
made out of jumbo cookies! Come
decorate a deliciously disgusting bug
cookie with your child, ages 18 months
to 5 years. Adult must attend.
Infant Massage
Does
your
child
love
the
Backyardigans? This interactive puppet show is for you! Children from
birth to age 5 years and their adult
are invited to sing, dance, play and
learn in Imagination Land. Adults are
welcome to bring their camera to
take pictures with the puppets after
the performance.
Baby Moppets
Thursday, August 7
1:00-1:30 p.m. #4674
Thursday, August 14
1:00-1:30 p.m. #4675
Join the Musical Moppets as they
introduce your child ages 18 months 5 years and their adult to puppets,
nursery rhymes, fingerplays, music
and movement. They will be here
every Thursday, August 7-21, but
each week will be a different program, so don’t forget to register for
each one separately.
Under the Sea
Friday, August 8
2:00-2:40 p.m. #4590
Thursday, August 21
1:00-1:30 p.m. #4676
Registration begins Friday, July 25.
Children from birth to age 5 years
and their adult are invited to celebrate the summer by singing silly sea
songs with Dara Linthwaite.
Join the Musical Moppets as they introduce your child ages 3-18 months and
their adult to puppets, nursery rhymes,
fingerplays, music and movement.
They will be here every Thursday,
August 7-21, but each week will be a
different program, so don’t forget to
register for each one separately.
Families
Now Showing… Alvin and the Chipmunks
Saturday, August 9
2:00-4:00 p.m.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Limited free tickets available beginning Saturday, July 26.
Struggling songwriter, Dave Seville, finds success when he comes across a
trio of singing chipmunks: Alvin, Simon and Theodore. A fun film for the
whole family! (Rated PG)
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Tuesdays, August 12, 19 & 26
10:00-11:00 a.m. #4573
Starry Night Storytime
Thursday, August 14
6:00-6:45 p.m. #4591
This three-week workshop will focus
on babies from one month to just
before the crawling stage. Learn
about using massage for relieving
baby’s gas and constipation, regulation of body systems, improved
sleeping patterns, body awareness
and an increase in parenting confidence. Caregiver must bring a large
blanket, extra diapers, baby wipes
and an optional small receiving blanket. Participants are requested to
feed their babies at least one half
hour or more before the class.
Families with children 18 months-5
years are invited to join us for an
evening starring stories and a craft.
Adult must attend.
Bugs and Butterflies
Saturday, August 23
10:00-11:00 a.m. #4699
Registration begins Saturday, August 9.
Bring your little music makers birth to
5 years to dance, clap and sing silly
songs all about bugs and butterflies.
Adult must attend.
w.communitylibrary.org or contact the Children’s and Parents’ Services Department Reference Desk at 399-1511 ext. 260.
Preschool
Imagination Land
Registration begins on Wednesday, July 30
Ace of Space
(See Babies and Parents Section)
Monday, August 25
6:00-6:45 p.m. #4701
Farm Quackers
Friday, August 8
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. #4640
Registration begins Friday, July 25.
Preschoolers ages 3-5 years and
their adult will “quack” up when the
Suffolk County Farm’s ducks waddle
over to help us learn all about them.
There may even be a person or two
accompanying the ducks.
The dragon is stealing the stars from
the sky. Can Mr. Mouse get them
back? Along the way, preschoolers
ages 3-5 years and their adult will
also be meeting the Star Duster and
Princess Ribboninski.
Howdy Partner!
Thursday, August 14
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. #4641
Registration begins on Thursday, July 31.
Registration begins on Monday, August 11.
Travel into space in your very own
spacesuit, designed by YOU, after
we read some great space stories.
Bring a couple of pictures of your
face, in different sizes, which we can
cut up and use in an out of this world
craft. Preschoolers ages 3-5 and
their adult.
Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their
adult can say "howdy" to all sorts of
insects with Miss Diane then decorate a camouflage bug hunting hat to
wear on insect explorations.
Ice Cream Party
Come Meet Emma
Dirt Cake
On Tuesdays, August 5, 12, 19, and
26, children entering grades 2-6 are
Monday, August 11
2:00-3:00 p.m. (Entering Gr. 1-3)
back? Along the way, the children
will also be meeting the Star Duster
and Princess Ribboninski.
invited to meet Emma. Emma is a certified therapy dog and will be here to
listen to your favorite books. Emma
will be here every Tuesday night from
6:00-8:00 p.m. After visiting with
Emma, children can sign up for a 20
minute session. Reading to Emma in
this relaxing environment can help
children’s confidence and reading
skills grow. Books you read can count
for your Summer Reading Club!
#4593
Mr. Mouse Saves the
Princess
Wednesday, August 13
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. #4696
Let’s have a cool summer treat. We
bring the ice cream and yummy toppings, you bring your appetite!
Preschoolers ages 3-5 years and
their adult.
Thursday, August 27
12:00-12:45 p.m. #4702
Registration begins Thursday, August 13.
Schoolage
Gamers' Universe
Thursday, August 7
6:30-8:30 p.m. #4745
Children entering grades 6, and 7
are invited to experience the hottest
and most popular gaming systems
including PS2 and Wii. Rock out
with Guitar Hero, or get your dance
on with DDR and Dancing with the
Stars.
Registration begins Monday, July 28.
Eating dirt can be fun! (even the worms).
The Baking Coach will help children create these muddy masterpieces.
Space Technology
Tuesday, August 12
3:00-4:00 p.m. (Entering Gr. 1-7)
#4594
The Mad Science team will be back
to help children create a “Lightning
Launcher” that will light up the sky!
Tarantula Tee’s
Thursday, August 14
12:15-1:15 p.m. (Entering Gr. 4-6)
#4635
Create a tarantula on a t-shirt with
Diane Stazer. You’ll get to use a variety of craft materials. (We will provide
the shirt.)
Wild About Llamas
Monday, August 18 #4703
1:00-2:00 p.m. (Entering Gr. 1-7)
Registration begins Monday, August 4.
What is a Llama? What do Llama’s
do? The Suffolk County Farm will be
here to answer all of your questions
about this gentle, intelligent and
extremely useful animal.
Ice Cream Party
Thursday, August 27 #4704
1:15-2:00 p.m. (Entering Gr. 1-7)
Registration begins Wednesday, August 13.
Let’s have a cool summer treat. We
bring the ice cream and yummy toppings, you bring your appetite!
Mr. Mouse Saves the
Princess
Wednesday, August 13
12:00-1:00 p.m. (Entering Gr. 1-7)
#4697
Registration begins on Wednesday, July 30.
The dragon is stealing the stars from
the sky. Can Mr. Mouse get them
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Register for programs four easy ways: in person, call the program registration system at 399-0664,
Getting to Know the
William Floyd Estate
Blood Pressure
Screening
Tuesday, August 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Two hundred and fifty years of history are preserved at the William Floyd Estate, which contains
architectural features and artifacts from three centuries of American life. Join Park Ranger
MaryLaura Lamont, for a slideshow introduction to
the historical significance of the 25 room “Old
Mastic House”, the eight generations of people
who lived there, and the 619 acres of forest, fields,
marsh and trails that depict a rich local history
right here in our midst. For those who wish to get
a stronger sense of this ancestral property, a private tour of the estate with MaryLaura Lamont is
planned for Saturday, August 9 at 1:00 P. M.
Wednesday, August 20 from
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Relax with Yoga
Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20 and 27 from
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. #4722
Certified Kripalu Yoga instructor, Sara Roye will be
offering a series of beginner level lessons for
adults 18 years and older. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or a mat to class.
Classic Film Night
Tuesday, August 12 from
6:45 to 9:00 p.m. #4723
Registration begins on Friday, August 1.
Don’t miss Tennessee William’s classic, Cat on a
Hot Tin Roof (1958), starring Elizabeth Taylor, Paul
Newman and Burl Ives. A dying plantation owner
(Ives) tries to help his alcoholic son (Newman)
solve his problems. Light refreshments will be
served. This film is 108 minutes in length. Open
to the general public.
Fresh Fruit Desserts
Wednesday, August 13 from
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. #4721
The Baking Coach will share some yummy fruit
desserts featuring seasonal fresh fruit. Don’t miss
this class it is sure to be a treat! All materials will
be supplied by the instructor.
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No registration is necessary.
A registered nurse from the Dominican Sisters
Family Health Services will be at the library administering free blood pressure screenings. These
screenings are open to the general public.
Thursday Night
@ the Movies
Thursday, August 21 from
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. #4730
Registration begins on Tuesday, August 5.
Come join us to watch the science fiction adventure, Jumper, starring Hayden Christensen (Star
Wars – Revenge of the Sith) and Samuel L.
Jackson (Snakes on a Plane). Light refreshments
will be served. This film has been rated PG-13 and
is 88 minutes in length. Open to all adults 18 years
and older only.
Aware, Awake, Alive:
A New Earth Now
Thursday, August 21 from
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. #4765
Registration begins on Monday, August 4.
The critically acclaimed book, A New Earth Now,
by Ekhart Tolle serves as a springboard for this
seminar. Learning to align one’s life with universal
power is dependent upon being aware (acceptance), awake (enjoyment), and alive (enthusiasm).
Join instructor Constance Hallinan Lagan for this
life-changing seminar.
Jane Eyre Kidnapped!!
More at 11!!
Book Discussion
August 27 at 7:00 p.m. #4732
The library will be hosting a discussion of Jasper
Fforde’s literary romp, The Eyre Affair. It’s business
as usual for Thursday Next, Special Operative in
Literary Detection, until someone begins kidnapping characters from works of literature. Little did
she know what awaited her when she started on
this case!
Join us August 27th as we celebrate our 15th year
of discussing books. There will be prizes, refreshments, awards and, of course, a book discussion.
Copies of The Eyre Affair are available at the
Circulation Desk.
Career Counseling is
Available at the
Community Library
Need help with a resume? Want to develop appropriate interviewing strategies? Can’t decide what
you want to do with the rest of your life? Thinking
about college or vocational/technical school?
Interested in conducting a job search via the
Internet? If you have answered yes to any of the
above, you may wish to schedule a free, confidential appointment with our Career Counselor. For
more information, call 399-1511 ext.240.
Free Computer
Classes for Adults
Registration for all computer classes begins on Wednesday,
August 20th
Computer Kindergarten
Monday, September 15,
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. #4739
This slow-paced, user friendly workshop is for first
time computer users.
Introduction to Microsoft Word
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. #4740
Learn the basics of this popular word processing
program.
Internet Basics
Tuesday, September 16,
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. #4741
An introduction to the Internet Explorer browser,
and how to use web addresses and search tools.
Library Online
Wednesday, September 17,
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. #4742
Explore a variety of research databases and learn
how to manage your library card account online.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. #4743
Learn the basics of this popular spread sheet
program.
online at www.communitylibrary.org or contact the Adult Information Desk at 399-1511 ext. 240.
Senior Corner
All programs listed below are intended for seniors age 50 and over, and a valid MMSCL card is required to register. Contact
the library in advance if you need special accommodations to attend a library program.
Senior Game Club
Health Insurance Counseling
Fridays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, August 18
from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
No registration is necessary.
Appointments are necessary for this service.
Seniors meet each week to play Scrabble, bridge
and mah jongg. Come join the group and meet
some new friends. All levels of experience are
welcome. For more information, please contact
Senior Outreach Librarian Debbi Ward at 399-1511
ext. 354. Open to the general public.
A trained counselor from the Suffolk County Office
for the Aging will be available to help with
Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D).
They can also explain how EPIC works with a
Medicare drug plan.
Library Services for the Homebound
AARP Defensive Driving
Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5 from
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
In person registration for MMSCL cardholders begins on
Monday, July 28.
In person registration for non-district patrons (space permitting) begins on Tuesday, July 29.
A two-part defensive driving course will be offered
for seniors age 50 and over. The fee for the course
is $10.00 per person. Only checks or money
orders are acceptable, and must be made payable
to AARP. Payment is due upon registration. Please
note, you must complete both parts to receive
credit for the course.
The Community Library’s Homebound Books-ByMail Program is a service offered to district residents who are unable to visit the library due to a
temporary or permanent illness or disability, or for
individuals who are frail and elderly and don’t have
transportation. Materials made available to homebound patrons are large and regular print books,
videos (movies or educational), books on cassette
or CD, and magazines. Library materials will be
delivered free of charge to homebound patrons
who are accepted into the program. For more
information please call 399-1511 ext. 247.
complicated forms and applications, and answer
questions regarding county programs and
serivces for senior citizens.
Help for the Visually Impaired
The Community Library has acquired a Merlin
LCD, which is a full-color, auto-focus video magnification system designed to enhance the lifestyle
of the visually impaired. The Merlin enables individuals with low vision to read, write, view photos,
and more in color, black and white, or enhanced
high-contrast positive or negative viewing modes.
With easy-to-use buttons that are distinguishable
by touch, you can enlarge or reduce images in
seconds. To use the Merlin, please stop by the
Adult Services Information Desk, and a librarian
will be glad to assist you.
Senior Advocate at your Service
Monday, August 4
from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
A senior advocate from the Suffolk County Office
of the aging will be available to assist seniors with
Craft Corner
No refunds will be issued for cancellations. Each instructor will provide a materials kit (minus paints) with instructions. Materials kits must be picked up from the
Information Desk within two weeks. Craft classes are for
adults 18 years and older.
Learn the Art of Quilting
Monday, August 4 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. #4725
Registration begins on Monday, July 21.
Two experienced quilting instructors are available to
help you with an existing project or guide you through
the basics of getting started with a new quilt. All levels of experience are welcome to join the group
Grape Vine Mat
Tuesday, August 19 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
#4726
Registration begins on Tuesday, July 22.
Join instructor Linda O’Connell and learn how to
paint a country style grape vine heart on a fabric
mat. The grapevine heart has pretty pink buds
and flowers.
Price per person: $22.00 (does not include supplies listed
below). Supplies needed for class: 2 large dry brushes or
stencil brushes, #3 round brush, #10 flat shader, #4 filbert,
10/0 liner, painter’s tape, ruler, pencil chalk pencil (optional).
Double Strand Bracelet
and Earrings Set
Saturday, August 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
#4724
Registration begins on Tuesday, August 5.
Treat yourself to a dazzling bracelet and earring
set made by you! The bracelet and earring set
will be comprised of turquoise and jasper beads
with a fancy clasp. All materials will be provided
by the instructor.
Please note: This set matches the double strand necklace
from the July project. Materials fee: $15.00 per person.
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Register for programs four easy ways: in person, call the program registration system at 399-0664,
Celebrities Only
Talent Show
Friday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Run Through – Thursday July 24 at 2:00 p.m. #4694
Dress Rehearsal – Tuesday July 29 at 2:00 p.m.
Do you want to be a star? Everyone has a talent and you
can express it in a variety of ways. You can sing, dance,
do magic tricks, play an instrument or recite a poem. Let
your talent shine as you perform your way to library fame
in our 4th annual talent show. No audition necessary.
GAME ON! The Internet
Cafe Unplugged
Friday, August 1 #4711 and 22 #4712
both at 6:00 p.m.
Where can teens go on a Friday night that is safe, supervised, right in their own community, and, best of all, experience the hottest, most popular gaming systems? The
Library, of course. We’re ‘unplugging’ our popular
Internet Café program to embrace the newest gaming
systems, including PS2 Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Dance,
Dance, Revolution, Dancing with the Stars, and the
immensely popular Wii technology—tennis, baseball,
bowling and golf. Or, teens can still just surf the web and
visit favorite sites on our flat screen PCs. Sign up and
join us for an awesome night of fun @ your Library.
Illustrators Workshop
Fridays, August 1 #4715 and 15 #4716
both at 4:00 p.m.
Do you love to express your creativity through drawing,
painting and a variety of other mediums? Illustrators
workshop is the place to be if you want to learn new techniques, hone the skills you already have and just have fun
with your art. Various art materials are supplied and you
are encouraged to take advantage of the skills that will be
taught in every workshop. If you have a creative streak,
and are an accomplished artist or just getting started, the
Illustrators Workshop is the place to be.
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“Breaking Dawn”
Book Release Party
Saturday, August 2 at 12:00 p.m. #4707
“Breaking Dawn” is the fourth book in the Stephenie
Meyer’s “Twilight” saga. The release date for the book is
August 2, and you can be one of the first to get the book.
Come to the book release party, and not only will you have
some vampire surprises, good food and fun conversation,
but you will also have the
book to take home with you.
Remember when “Eclipse”
came out last year?
It
seemed like such a long time
until Stephenie’s next book
would come out. Well the
wait is over! Come to the
“Breaking Dawn” book
release party and find out
what’s next for Bella, Edward
and Jacob.
Anime/
Manga Club
Monday, August 4 at 2:00 p.m. #4706
All you anime and manga fans have made the club such
a success that we are meeting every month, and each
time there are new and exciting things to do. We are still
looking for suggestions on ordering new titles whether it
be DVDs or graphic novels. Of course we want this to be
fan centered, so come with ideas no matter how
grandiose or small and the club will try to make them
happen. New members are always welcome, just don’t
forget to register.
online at www.communitylibrary.org or contact the Teen Services Desk at 399-1511 ext. 365.
Choc-Lit With Ms. Alter
RuneScape Club
Wednesday, August 6 at 5:00 p.m. #4710
If you like to read, and are looking for a good book, come
to Ms. Alter’s book discussion group at the library. It is a
continuation of the group from the high school and she
plans to welcome old members back and bring new members in. When you register for the club you will pick up the
book and get ready to discuss it. It will be a great opportunity to read something different, meet new friends and you
can count the book for the Reading Club requirements.
Friday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m. #4705
Travel through the gaming world of RuneScape. Engage
in combat with other players or with monsters, complete
quests or increase your skills. Beginners and seasoned
Malibu Beach Party
Fridays, August 8 #4717 and 22 #4718
both from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Look for our outpost at Smith Point Beach. We’ll meet
you there with some great reads and fun giveaways.
Camera Club
Friday, August 15 at 4:00 p.m. #4709
Learn to take better photos from our librarian/photographer Mr. Casper. Each month the art of photography, including techniques and skills will be taught,
and ideas for a new project will be given. Use your own
camera or we will give you one and develop the film.
Photograph subjects of your own choosing, including
landscapes, portraits or everyday life. Join Mr. Casper for
the next meeting of the Camera Club and get ready to
snap some great shots.
veterans will have a great time at this new and exciting
program. Librarian Mr. Jones will be here to facilitate play
and teach you new strategies and tricks. Join the
RuneScape Club now for a great evening of fun.
“Breaking Dawn”…
Let’s Talk
Saturday, August 23 at 12:30 p.m. #4708
“Breaking Dawn” the 4th book in the “Twilight” saga will
be out on August 2. All you fans of Stephenie Meyer who
want to talk about all her great books and especially her
new one are invited to attend this book discussion.
Lunch will be served and there will be a table with other
books from the genre for you to check out. There will be
lots of raffles and everyone will go home a winner.
“Breaking Dawn” is sure to be a hit so join us as we discuss the further adventures of Bella and Edward.
“Starring You”
Summer Reading
Club Auction
Friday, August 15 at 6:00 p.m.
This is a reminder to all of you who joined the teen reading club this summer. You must have at least two books
read by August 8 in order to attend the Summer Reading
Club Auction. You will use the “star bucks” that you have
earned to bid on some pretty amazing prizes. There will
be a “Mega Raffle for the Rich and Famous” for all of you
who have read more than ten books, where you will have
a chance to win super mega prizes. So get that reading
done, earn those “star bucks” and plan to have a great
time at the “Starring You” Auction.
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From the Director…
Continued from Front Cover
emergency replacement of two rooftop HVAC
units which heat and cool the main floor of the
library. I am happy to note that the project was
completed successfully. Once our roof is watertight there will be repair work to sections of our
building that will have to be completed. The
water entering our facility has caused some
damage to our walls. Next we hope to re-carpet
the library for health and safety issues, as well as
work on better lighting throughout the building.
Many of our lights can no longer be repaired as
parts have become scarce.
Based on a facility study we conducted last
year we know that our boiler is original to our
1982 building. We will look to replace it with a
more energy efficient model in the future.
As you can see, although we may not be
proposing a new building in the future, our
current facility is in need of attention. We will
keep you posted on our progress as we go
forward. As always, if you have any concerns about the library facility or services,
please contact me at the library.
New Library Trustee
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce
that James Mazzarella was elected in April to
serve a five year term as a Library Board
Member beginning July 1, 2008.
Born and raised in Shirley, Jim Mazzarella is a
1984 graduate of William Floyd High School.
He attended The NY Maritime College at Fort
Schuyler and graduated in 1988 with a bachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation
Management and a Third Mate’s license. Mr.
Mazzarella spent a few years working on the
waterfront in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey for
Sealand Services, Inc. He then took a job with
Local 342, Long Island Public Service
Employees. He now serves as the Union’s
Secretary-Treasurer and began his 19th year
with the organization in January.
Mr.
Mazzarella is a member and Past-President of
the Rotary Club of the Shirley and the Mastics.
He also serves as the current President of the
Crystal Beach Association. Jim resides in
Moriches with his wife Mary and two children,
Sarah and Joseph.
All programs are available to Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community
Library cardholders and require advanced registration, unless otherwise indicated. Please have your library card available when you
register. The Library is glad to provide reasonable accommodations for patrons with special needs. Please call us at least two
The duties of a trustee include: creating and
developing a library mission; selecting and hiring
a qualified director; securing adequate funding
for library service programs; exercising fiduciary
responsibility for the use of public and private
funds; planning and evaluating the library’s service program; maintaining a facility that meets the
communities needs; promoting the library in the
local community and in society in general; and
conducting the business of the library in an open
and ethical manner in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Library Trustees volunteer their time and energy for the good of
library, receiving no compensation for their
efforts. We thank our entire Board for acting as a
bridge between the library and it’s community.
[Above excerpted from the Handbook for Library
Trustees of New York State, by Jerry Nichols]
weeks prior to the program to make arrangements.
Photographs may be taken at any of the Library's programs for use
in Library publicity. Please inform us if you do not want photos
taken of you or your child(ren).
Board of Trustees
NONPROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Mastic Beach, N.Y.
11951
PERMIT NO. 1
Anthony Saggio, President
Maris Raineri, Vice President
Joseph Maiorana, Clerk
Joseph Simmons, Trustee
James Mazzarella, Trustee
Director
Kerri Rosalia
Telephone
631-399-1511
Hours of Service
Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library
407 William Floyd Parkway
Shirley, New York 11967-3492
Monday-Thursday 9–9
Friday 9–6
Saturday 9–5
Sunday 12–4 (September to June)
ECRWSS
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Home Page/E-mail
http://www.communitylibrary.org
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May not be reproduced without permission.
The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library observes all applicable federal and
state statutes prohibiting discrimination in employment or the provision of services.

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