Summer 2015 - Bayville Free Library

THE BOOKMARK OF
THE BAYVILLE FREE LIBRARY
Summer 2015
Founded 1912
EVERY HERO HAS A STORY this summer at the Bayville Free Library. Share yours by
joining our Summer Reading Club! With many super clubs to choose from there is something
fun for everyone. Join the Sidekicks (Babies), Avengers (Read-to-Me), Justice League
(Independent Readers), or teen program! Read, record and get a reward!
Additional information is available at the Library.
THERE’S AN APP FOR US! The Nassau Public Libraries Mobile app,
which is compatible with Apple devices, and will include Android services
soon, is available for download free of charge. The app provides a userfriendly interface for patrons to take advantage of all that the library offers
through their personal smartphone or tablet. You can search library
resources, view events and programs, and manage your library account.
Visit your app store and search, “Nassau Public Libraries Mobile.”
THE FRIENDS OF THE BAYVILLE FREE LIBRARY generously support our Museum
Pass Program! We have passes to 6 area museums for you to borrow at no cost. Each pass
includes admission for 4– 6 people. These include: The Nassau County Museum of Art,
The Long Island Children’s Museum, The Garvies Point Museum & Preserve,
The Nassau County Firefighters Museum, The Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium and
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE.
It’s mobile– friendly and can link you to all kinds of helpful places from
downloading e-books and audio books to reserving museum passes. You
can even use one of our many databases such as Mango for learning a new
language or Tumblebooks for a children’s “read-to-me” book experience.
Find us @ www.bayvillefreelibrary.org. Search our catalog; find your next
great read or sign up for one of our upcoming programs!
ADULT HAPPENINGS
HOOKS & NEEDLES
Our Tuesday night group
meets year-round, at
7pm. We share patterns,
chat, crochet and knit hats, scarves, blankets,
and sweaters for local
organizations.
We welcome new crafters,
but if you prefer to work
at home, you can drop off
your donation at the
library during regular
hours. All donations of
supplies and finished
items are greatly
appreciated.
On Exhibit
June: Jennifer Lacava
watercolor &
photography
July: Byron Nemoff
acrylics
August: Vivien Pollack
oils
ASSEMBLYMAN MONTESSANO MOBILE OFFICE
Assemblyman Michael Montessano will hold mobile office hours
here at the Library on Thursday, June 4th, from 7- 9PM.
AUTHORS HARRISON HUNT & BILL BLEYER
Wednesday, June 17th @ 7PM
Registration begins June 3rd
Long Island and the Civil War explores the fascinating
story of events on Long Island from the 1860 presidential
campaign that polarized the region, to the wartime
experiences of Long Islanders in the field and at home, and
through the last local veteran’s death in 1945. Listen to the authors
tell about training camps, confederate ships eight miles from
Montauk Point, anti-war protests, and more!
HOMEGROWN ORGANIC GARDENING
Saturday, June 20th @ 1PM. Registration begins June 6th
Let Renato Stafford of HomeGrown show you how to grow an abundance
of wholesome food right in your own backyard.
Renato has been passionate about organic vegetable gardening for over
20 years, and will cover topics to from making soil (compost) to cooking,
canning and food storage!
KAYAKING ON LONG ISLAND
Wednesday, July 1 @ 7PM.
Registration begins June 17th
Kevin Stiegelmaier, author of Canoeing and Kayaking New York
and Paddling Long Island, will discuss all of the "do's and don'ts"
associated with the sport and give participants a great idea of what it is like to kayak on
Long Island.
CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR SOME GREAT DATABASES!
RESTORATIVE YOGA
with Janina Lem, Certified Yoga Instructor and teacher at St. Francis Hospital
Mondays @ 6pm.
Session I: July 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th (Register June 22nd)
Session II: August 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th (Register July 20)
Register for all programs
online unless noted, at:
www.bayvillefreelibrary.com/
events
In person registration is required, as there is a $20 fee. Pamper yourself with a one hour
restorative yoga class. Breathe, meditate, and relax in a lying down restorative pose after
short warm-ups. Learn how to practice yoga breathing. No experience necessary!
STRETCH, BREATHE, RELAX. Ask your medical practitioner if participating in
restorative yoga is right for you.
CHILDREN AND TWEEN PROGRAMS
Summer Reading Club Kick-Off!
Tuesday, June 23rd, 12:30– 2pm
All ages
A balloon artist will be on site to entertain with many twisty
designs, and Suzie Cakez will provide the superhero themed
goodies! New York Life's Child ID Program will be on hand to
provide free child ID kits to families. Sign up for the Summer
Reading Program & receive a prize. Registration begins June 9th.
The Long Island Children’s Museum Presents POPpets!
Tuesday, July 7th @ 4pm
Grades 3-5
Get creative as you design your own exciting stick puppet and
learn verbal & written storytelling techniques.
Cornell Cooperative’s Stormwater Superheroes
Tuesday, July 14th @ 6pm
Grades 1-8
What can you do to help our local bays and watersheds? A storm
drain system will be built in the library to get you ready to be a
storm water Superhero!
Teddy Bear Storytime
Monday, July 20 @ 6pm
Ages 3-6
Bring your stuffed animal to storytime and leave him for an epic
Library sleepover. Pick up your stuffed animal the next day with a
special memento!
Book Club Jr.
Monday, August 3rd @ 4pm
Grades 3-6
Pick up & read your copy of Public School Superhero by James
Patterson. Then come to the Library for a fun discussion with
snacks!
Get Ready for Kindergarten!
Tuesday, August 11 @ 4pm
Kindergarten Only
Come hear stories, play games & more!
Storytime by the Bay
Monday– Wednesday, July 6– Aug. 5 @ 10:30 am
All ages
Join us for stories and fun at West Harbor Beach!
Superhero School
Mondays, July 13, 27 & August 10 @ 4 pm
Ages 4–8
Learn all about superheroes and be on you way to
becoming a superhero, too!
Lego Club
Wednesdays, July 8-August 5 @ 6pm
Grades K-5
Everything is awesome when you build with your
friends!
Pajama Storytime
Thursdays, July 9– August 20 @ 7 pm
Ages 2– 12
Put on your PJs and come on up for night-time
stories!
Superhero Crafts
Fridays, July 10– August 21 @ 11 am- 1 pm
Ages 2– 12
Stop by the Library to make super crafts!
Tween Time
Tuesdays, June 16, July 21 & August 18 @ 6 pm
For grades 3-6
Super crafts for tweens!
Evan Gottfried’s Family Music Extravaganza
Saturday August 15th @ 11 am
All ages
All Summer Reading Club participants are invited to attend this
End of Summer Reading Party! Come along with Evan on his fun
musical adventure! Get ready to shine like a rainbow and “bubble”
over with excitement! Evan’s interactive show keeps kids of all
ages engaged from start to finish.
Summer Reading Club Programs
 Sidekicks (Babies)
 Avengers (Read-to-Me)
 Justice League (Independent Readers)
FOCUS ON YOUNG ADULTS
DIY Superhero Bleach T-shirts
Wednesday, July 15th @ 4pm
Create your own Superhero logo and transfer it to a
T-shirt, then make it stand out with bleach!
Join the 2015 Young Adult Summer Reading
Program (going into Grades 6 & up)
Registration begins June 22nd for all YA programs
(unless noted). Each week enter a book review into a
raffle for a chance to win a prize!
Babysitting & First Aid Workshop
Friday, June 5th from 4-6pm
Registration begins May 22 & attendance is limited
to 30.
Babysitter Meet & Greet
Saturday, June 6th from 2-4pm
Registration begins May 22nd. Must have attended
the workshop.
Heroes Unmasked!
Monday, July 6th @ 4pm
Love the game of Jeopardy? Then you’ll love our
version of the popular game with superheroes!
BAYVILLE FREE LIBRARY
34 School Street Bayville, NY11709
(516) 628-2765
www.bayvillefreelibrary.org
[email protected]
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Comic Book Swap Day!
Friday, July 24th @ 4pm
Come to the Library to trade comic books with other
local teens!
Superhero Trivia Night
Thursday, July 30th @ 7pm
Time to test your knowledge of famous superheroes.
Sign up as a team of 4 or 5.
Comic Book Crafts
Tuesday, August 4th @ 4pm
Join us to make comic covered frames, letters &
bangles!
Superhero Movie Marathon
Wednesday, August 12th starting @ 10am– closing!
Check with the Library for titles & times.
Mini Comic Con Party!
Thursday, August 20th @ 6pm
Wrap up the summer with workshops, cosplay,
crafts, a costume contest & more!
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PERMIT NO. 18
Bayville, NY 11709
ECRWSS
Postal Patron
Bayville, NY 11709
Joseph Del Giacco
Ellen Garrison, President
Helene Gugerty
Patricia Pileggi
Katherine Schlicht
Thomas Tini
Deborah Tyler, Treasurer
Library Director: Christine Edwins
Library Hours :
Monday-Thursday: 10am-9pm
Friday: 10am-6pm Saturday: 10am-5pm.
Summer Hours:
Saturday 10 am– 1pm beginning June 27th
Library closed Saturday, July 4th
Board of Trustees Meetings:
June 10th & August 12th @ 7pm