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Providing Education, Entertainment and Cultural Enrichment to Our Community Since 1959
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COMMUNITY LIBRARY
November/December
2016
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Upcoming Schedule:
November 2:
Unfaithful Music &
Disappearing Ink
by Elvis Costello
November 16:
Not Me by Michael Lavigne
November 30:
The Bridge Ladies
by Betsy Lerner
December 14:
The Boys In The Boat
by Daniel James Brown
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Adult
Classes
Technology
Classes
Children’s
Classes
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Teen
Classes
Family
Classes
Dear
Residents
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Adults
Special Events
Denotes programs that require
tickets, available 10/29. See p. 12
for more information.
Sheri Miller In Concert
Sunday, November 6 | 2 PM (DH)
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter plays
Beatles-inspired original songs along with
classics from Patsy Cline, Louis Armstrong,
Judy Garland, and Bruce Springsteen.
Document Shredding Day
Sunday, November 13 | 1:30 PM–
4:30 PM (or until the truck is full) (DH)
Bring your old papers stored in boxes or paper
bags to the parking lot and watch as your
sensitive documents are shredded. Material
will be delivered to a recycling center.
•Event is well-attended. Maximum of 3
boxes (standard size record storage box)
or bags per person.
•Personal household documents ONLY.
No business documents - no exceptions.
•Please be prepared to carry and unload
your own boxes and bags.
“CLICK” Through the Lens of a
Combat Photographer of the
Vietnam War
A Special Veteran’s Day
Presentation DXA413
Wednesday, November 9
12:30 PM (DH)
For the first time in 47 years,
Ron Rorie will share images
with commentary of his very unique
experience as a Combat Photographer during
the Vietnam War.
11:45 AM (DH)
Learn how to avoid becoming
a victim of scams and financial
fraud. Identify the warning signs
and how to get help.
In partnership with Suffolk County
Legislator Steve Stern and Attorney General
Eric T. Schneiderman
Author Talk - Stephanie Jose,
Progressing Through Grief
DXA415
Wednesday, November 16 | 7 PM (DH)
Loss touches each one of us at some point
- and grief is a normal and natural reaction.
Progressing Through Grief is an interactive
book, intended to help you process your feelings as they arise while giving you the space
to reflect. The book will be available on site
for sale and signing.
Hotter Than a Pepper Sprout
Sunday, November 20 | 2 PM (DH)
Listen to Nina Et Cetera and tap along to
music by Johnny Cash, Elvis, The Carter
Family, Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams,
Patsy Cline, Peggy Lee, and many others.
The Tribunes
Sunday, December 4 | 2 PM (DH)
This five-man doo-wop a cappella group
performs street-corner harmonies of favorites
from the ‘50s and ‘60s.
The images are a reminder of the fear,
tears, blood and courage that each man
experienced and a tribute to the men who
were wounded and killed in the line of duty.
His combat photos were in constant demand
by Stars & Stripes, Army Times, UPI and the
AP. In 1999, they were selected as the only
combat photographs to be used on the official
website for the “Vietnam Memorial Wall”,
Washington D.C.
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iPad & Google Apps
to Enhance Reading &
Writing Skills DXA416
Smart Seniors DXA414
hhhlibrary.org
Veterans Testimonial
Project
Be a part of your Community’s rich history. We need you to share your military
experiences so future generations will
know your story. We are looking for U.S.
veterans to interview (and save their
experiences and stories on DVD). All
interviews will be recorded and added
to the Library’s Local History Collection.
To participate in this important project,
call 631-498-1260.
Dix Hills 631-421-4530
Tuesday, November 29| 7 PM (DH)
Presented by Michael Cunningham,
M.S., ED., CCC-SLP
In partnership with the
International Dyslexia
Association, hear how
assistive technology
tools are invaluable in making reading
and writing more accessible to students
with language disabilities, such as
dyslexia. Discuss free or low-cost computer and mobile apps, programs, and
devices that can enhance a persons
ability to succeed in classroom, on the
job or in community situations.
It is that time of year again
when you can donate a new
and unwrapped toy or game to
the Marine Corps’ TOYS FOR TOTS program.
Boxes to accept your donations will be at both
buildings from December 1 - December 15.
Toys for Tots prefers not to accept realistic looking
weapons or gifts with food.
Kwanzaa Celebration
Tuesday, December 27 | 6 PM–8 PM (DH)
The Mother’s Club of Wheatley Heights, in
conjunction with the Concerned Fathers of
Wheatley Heights and the Library, presents a
Kwanzaa Celebration. Kwanzaa is a cultural
celebration with a focus on the traditional
African American values of family, community,
responsibility, commerce and self-improvement. Please join us for an evening of poetry,
theatrical skits, storytelling and dance. Refreshments will be available. Tickets not required.
What’s All the Hoopla About?
Instantly borrow digital movies, music, ebooks
and more, 24/7 with your library card.
Melville 631-421-4535
Adults
Displays @ Dix Hills
Calling all Artists
Movies @ Melville
Would you like to display your artwork at the
library? Please contact us at 631-498-1228.
November
The Infiltrator (2016) Rated R. 127 min.
Friday, November 25 | 2 PM
Landscape Constructions by Family
Residences and Essential Enterprises
Reflections of Me by Victoria Jackson
Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) Rated PG-13. 111 min.
Friday, December 30 | 2 PM
December
Hat Study by Lisa Mintz
Kwanzaa Celebration by The Wheatley
Heights Mothers Club
Art House Film Discussion
Moderator: Chris Garland, Librarian
Deep Water (2006) Rated: PG. 92 min.
Wednesday, November 30 | 6:30 PM (M)
A documentary about the disastrous 1968 round-the-world yacht race.
Before You Dash Out in the Snow . . .
If you downloaded the library’s mobile app and
receive push notifications on your device, when the
library is closed you will be notified. Otherwise, use
these resources:
East Side Sushi (2014) Rated: PG. 100 min.
Wednesday, December 21 | 6:30 PM (M)
Single mom Juana can slice and dice anything with great speed and
precision. She attempts to become a sushi chef, but is unable to because she is the ‘wrong’ race and gender.
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Radio (at their discretion): 106.1 FM (WBLI)
Refreshments will be available. Please observe posted ratings and be aware
that unrated films may include strong language, violence and adult situations.
Whatever the weather, you can still renew and
request items, download e-books, register for
programs and access research databases through
our website.
Food for Fines
Food
FOR
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hhhlibrary.or
December 1 - December 30
Receive a $1 waiver for current or old fines in exchange for each can of food or non-perishable item;
maximum of $20 in fines.
All food is donated to Helping Hand Rescue Mission, Huntington
Station, and the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center, Wyandanch.
Please bring your items to the Circulation Department
at Dix Hills or Melville. Don’t forget your library card!
We cannot accept home canned items, cans past their expiration date
or dented/damaged cans. Food for Fines does NOT include replacement fees for lost or damaged materials, library card replacement fees
or future fines.
Library News
Shopping for the Holidays?
Confused?
Find reviews for appliances, electronics,
cars and more in Consumer Reports.
Visit hhhlibrary.org or call the Reference
Desk for help 631-498-1236. Access and
information is free with your library card!
Stay informed on library news! Receive
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on your favorite library events or a notification
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Wireless Printing
Now Available
Send your print jobs to the
library from anywhere
by downloading the
‘Printer On’ app, using
its web browser or
sending an email.
Visit hhhlibrary.org for more
information.
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Adults
Fitness Classes
Evening Yoga DXA419
Registration online or in-person with
valid library card.
• Day 1, 10 AM, district residents only.
• Day 2, 10 AM, non-residents, space permitting.
• One registration per person.
Fitness classes will not be prorated under any
circumstances. Next session of Zumba classes will
be announced in January/February newsletter.
Saturday Zumba MLA417
Saturdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11 | 10:30
AM–11:30 AM (M) Registration begins:
12/12. Cost: $40.00 (10 classes)
Gentle Yoga MLA418
Fridays, December 2, 9, 16, 23 January
6, 13, 20, February 3 (no class 12/30) |
2 PM–3 PM (M)
Registration begins: 11/14. Cost: $32.00
(8 classes)
Mondays, November 28,
December 5, 12, 19, January 9, 23, 30,
February 6 (no class 12/26, 1/2, 1/16)
6:45 PM–7:45 PM (DH)
(8 classes)
Total Body Workout DXA380
Arthritis Exercise DXA421
Wednesdays, December 14, 21, 28,
January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1
12:30 PM–1:30 PM (DH)
(8 classes)
Guided Meditation MLA422
Tuesdays & Fridays, November 15,
18, 22, 29 December 2, 6, 9, 13
(no class 11/25) | 10 AM–11 AM (DH)
Registration underway. Cost: $32.00 (8 classes)
Tuesdays January 3, 10, 24, 31, February 7, 28 (no class 1/17, 2/14, 2/21)
7PM–8 PM (M)
(6 classes)
Therapeutic Yoga Plus DXA420
Salsa Dancing DXA423
Tuesdays & Fridays, December 20, 23,
27, 30, January 3, 6, 10, 13
9:45 AM–10:45 AM (DH)
(8 classes)
Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22
7:30 PM–8:30 PM (DH)
See “Learn New Things” on page 5 for more
information. Registration begins: 11/14.
Cost: $12.00 per person
Crafts & Culture
Ashcan School DXA424
Presented by Art Historian, Mary Vahey
Discover this loosely knit group of artists
based in New York City who were inspired by
the painter Robert Henri and known for gritty
urban subject matter.
Eugene O’Neill and the
Dysfunctional American Family
Autumn Flower Arrangement
Gene Kelly On Film DXA431
DXA427
Monday, November 21 | 7 PM (DH)
Join florist Irene Morgan to create a stunning
centerpiece with live flowers. Please bring
scissors. Registration begins: 11/7.
Cost: $7.00
5th Floor MoMA DXA432
One Square Afghan DXA428
DXA425
Thursday, November 10 | 2:30 PM (DH)
Presented by Hofstra Professor James Kolb
Review the major plays of O’Neill and the ways
in which he was able to transform his unusual
family circumstances to speak to the rest of us.
Monday, November 28, December 5,
December 12 | 6:30 PM–8:30 PM (DH)
Make a Granny Square Blanket without having
to sew endless seams. Crochet a pillow top,
baby blanket or throw. Knowledge of basic
crochet stitches is required. Bring yarn and a
suitably sized crochet hook to the first class.
Judy Garland, Part I DXA426
Winter Sky Necklace DXA429
Thursday, November 17 | 2:30 PM (DH)
Presented by Former CBS
Video Editor Jack Schnur
Learn about Judy’s life from
her birth in 1922 to her
marriage to Vincent Minnelli
in 1945. See interviews with
Judy, her husband and her daughters, Liza
Minnelli and Lorna Luft. Enjoy film clips from
her early work including: The Wizard of Oz, For
Me & My Gal, Meet Me in St Louis and others.
Tuesday, December 6 | 6:30 PM (DH)
Learn how to ink and paint jewelry to create
a personalized look with artist Shirley Ruby.
Art Infiltrates World War II
DXA430
Wednesday, December 7 | 2 PM (DH)
Take a close look at the images painted on
the sides of aircrafts, which carried American
pop-culture to foreign shores.
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Dix Hills 631-421-4530
Thursday, December 8 | 2:30 PM (DH)
Presented by Hofstra Professor James Kolb
Explore the career of Hollywood’s most notable dancer, choreographer and film director.
Presented by Art Historian, Mary Vahey
Examine art which spans 1880 to 1940 and
is considered the best in the world, such as
Henri Matisse and Claude Monet’s Water
Lilies, among other subjects.
A Huntington Community
Summit on Rental Housing
Keep Our Young People in Huntington:
The Need for Affordable Rental
Housing and Downtown Revitalization
Saturday, November 19 | 8:30 AM–
12 PM at Cinema Arts Centre
Join the conversation on the need for
affordable rental housing. Registration and
attendance are free, but it will help us to plan
if you register in advance. Register now:
www.hthcsummit.eventbrite.com
Melville 631-421-4535
Co-Sponsored by:
Huntington Township Housing
Coalition and the League of
Women Voters of Huntington
Adults
Health & Wellness
Learn New Things
For Your Business
Advanced Directives 101
New English Speakers’
Conversation Group
One-on-One Small Business
Counseling DXA848
DXA433
Monday, November 14 | 7 pm (DH)
Presented by Dr. Mark Siegelheim,
Northwell Health
Documents that spell out what
care you want and who you want
to guard your preferences, in case
you become unable to do so. Learn the
difference between a health care proxy,
living will and MOLST (medical order of life
sustaining treatment).
Coffee & Coloring DXA254
Tuesdays | 10 AM–12 PM (DH)
Join this friendly group of people from around
the world who have fun practicing the English
language together. For more information call
631-498-1236.
Conversations in French
Thursdays, November 17, December 29
10:30 AM–12:30 PM (DH)
Feeling stressed? Coloring can relax the mind,
lower blood pressure and help you de-stress.
Bring your own coloring books and supplies or
use ours. Sit back and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee
as well as the meditative benefits of coloring.
Group Discussion
Socrates Café DXA846
Thursdays, November 3, December 1
2:30 PM–4:30 PM (DH)
Join Dr. Raymond G. Russo, PhD,
to exchange ideas in this monthly
discussion group based on the
Socratic practice of questioning.
Tuesday, November 1, December 6
5:30 PM–7:30 PM (M)
Is your French a little rusty, planning a trip to
France? Join us and practice speaking French
in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.
All levels are welcome.
Beginning Mah-Jongg MLA434
Mondays, November 7, 14, 21
10:15 AM–12:15 PM (M)
Make new friends while you learn how to
play this popular game with instructor Jacqui
Palatnik. This 3-part workshop is perfect for
beginners or a great refresher for those who
haven’t played in a while. Registration is limited
and begins on 10/26. Cost: $10.00
Extreme Design Makeover
DXA387
Presented by Jacqui Palatnik, Professional
Interior Designer
Thinking of re-doing or sprucing-up your existing environment? Learn about color, space
planning, walls, window treatments, flooring
and more.
Pictured:
London Benson,
Guerda Desgraviers, Giselle Benson
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Monday, November 14 | 6:30 PM–
8:30 PM (DH)
Basic crochet stitches are the building blocks
for creative crocheted items. Bring worsted
weight yarn and a size G crochet hook to
class.
Salsa Dancing DXA423
Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22
7:30 PM–8:30 PM (DH)
Ballroom dance instructor Norma Granofsky
will teach you how to Salsa in this 4-session
class. Come alone or with a partner. Registration begins: 11/14. Cost: $12.00 per person
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Appointments from 4:30 PM–7:30 PM
Presented by SCORE
Topics for one-on-one counseling include:
•Basics of setting up a business
•Writing a Business Plan
•Selling and marketing in today’s
environment
•Writing a Marketing Plan
To make a one hour appointment, register
online or call a librarian at 631-498-1236.
SCORE, a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is a non-profit dedicated
to helping small businesses form, grow and succeed.
This counseling and mentoring is free of charge.
Career & Education Counseling
DXA847
Thursdays, November 10, 17,
December 1, 15
Appointments from 5:30 PM–8 PM (DH)
Need help with your career search, résumé or
cover letter? Make a half hour appointment
for free career counseling help with
MaryAnn Verdolino, certified career
counselor. MaryAnn holds an M.S.
in Counseling from Long Island
University. Call 631-498-1236 to
schedule an appointment. Due to
demand, district residents only.
The Skills You Need to Thrive
in The 21st Century Workplace
DXA436
Learn to Crochet DXA435
I have been reading library
books to my twin daughters since
they were in my womb. I read books
to them so much that their favorite
place they love to go is to the Library!
Everyday after school, I ask them
where they want to go. Gigi and Lolo
always say in sync,
“the library.” Let us
know how you love
your library at events@
hhhlibrary.org.
Tuesdays, November 1, 15,
December 6, 20 (DH)
Instagram
7 PM (DH)
Sponsored by Hofstra
Continuing Education
We live and work in a rapidly changing, hyperconnected, global economy and the skills
needed to thrive in the workplace today are
very different than the skills needed just a
few years ago. Learn how to make sure your
skillset is up-to-date, relevant and marketable.
All are welcome.
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Adults
Book Discussions
Technology Classes
Copies of the listed titles are available in hard
copy or for download on your computer/mobile
device. It’s simple, visit hhhlibrary.org and
click on the eBooks Quick Link. A librarian is
available to show you the steps.
Laptops are available to borrow at the Dix Hills
building for in-library use. Get work done or just
browse the Internet with our free, fast wi-fi.
Mid-Morning Break
Presented by SeniorNet
Find dozens of local events, plan a trip to NYC
and learn what sites to visit for restaurant
recommendations and more.
Thursdays | 11 AM (DH)
Leader: Helen Harris, Educator
November 17: We Are All
Completely Beside Ourselves
by Karen Joy Fowler
December 15: My Brilliant
Friend. Book One, Childhood,
Adolescence by Elena Ferrante
January 19: My Name is Lucy Barton
by Elizabeth Strout
Lunch Time Talk
Do You Really Need a Desktop
or Laptop Computer? DXA438
Fridays | 12 PM (M)
Leader: Charlene Muhr,
Branch Librarian
November 18: When Breath
Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
December 9: Plainsong
by Kent Haruf
January 20: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Reader Selects
Tuesdays | 7:30 PM (M)
Leader: Chris Garland, Librarian
November 15: Billion Dollar Spy
by David Hoffman
December 20: Valiant
Ambition… by Nathaniel Philbrick
January 17: The Winter
Fortress... by Neal Bascomb
Learn how money works and acquire
important skills to navigate the everchanging world of personal finance.
Thinking Money is a new traveling
exhibition designed to engage young
people and their families about money
smarts in a fun way.
Exhibit: October 19-November 28 (DH)
Planning Day Trips On the
Internet DXA437
Presented by Cheryl Westerfeld, Librarian
Discover how one person managed to perform tasks using only her iPad, cloud storage
and wireless printer.
3D Doodles - Holiday Edition!
DXA439
Tuesdays, November 29, December 6
7 PM (DH)
Presented by Ellen Druda
& Cheryl Westerfeld, Librarians
Draw your own design to be printed on our 3D
printer. Then come back the next week to embellish it for an addition to your holiday decorations.
Getting to Know Your iPad DXA440
Thursday, December 1 | 7 PM (DH)
Presented by Cheryl Westerfeld, Librarian
The iPad can do lots more than email! Bring
your iPad (or use one of ours), your questions,
and your Apple ID if you know it.
Don’t
Miss!
New Museum
Exhibits
¡Cuba!
November 21, 2016 to August 13, 2017
Discounted tickets available at the Circulation
Department at Dix Hills or Melville; Valid Half
Hollow Hills Community Library card required;
$10 per voucher - cash or check only; Purchase
up to 4 vouchers per family; Ages 1 and under
get free admission; Voucher expires on 1/1/17.
Museum Passes
For more information go to hhhlibrary.org and
click on the Museum Pass Quick Link. District
residents only. Passes are available for pick-up
after 3 PM the day before use, and drop-off by
11 AM the day after use at either location.
Guggenheim Museum
A Long-Awaited Tribute: Frank Lloyd
Wright’s Usonian House and Pavilion
Now to
February 2, 2017
Museum of the City of New York
From Teaspoons to Titanic:
Recent Acquisitions
Now to December 18, 2016
Nassau County Museum of Art
Ansel Adams and A Century of
Photography From the Kalamazoo
Institute of the Arts
November 19, 2016
to March 5, 2017
Credit Card Debt & Consolidation
Take Charge of Your Investments
DXA410
Thursday, October 27 | 7 PM–8 PM (DH)
Presented by NEFCU
Hear from the experts about transferring balances,
loans and lines of credit, which can be used for
consolidating debt.
DXA359
Thursday, November 3 | 7 PM–8 PM (DH)
Presented by Rosemarie Jerome, Librarian
Let Morningstar Investment Research Center be
your map to success. Keep track of your portfolio and make informed decisions. Free with your
library card.
Money Talks DXA411
Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15
7 PM–8 PM (DH)
Presented by NEFCU
Learn about home mortgages, refinancing, identity
theft, investing and retirement in this weekly
series.
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Appy! Hours DXA360
Thursday, November 10 | 7 PM–8 PM (DH)
Presented by Cheryl Westerfeld and
Margie Hartough, Librarians
There’s an app for that! And we’ll show you the
10 best for shopping discounts, budgeting
and personal finance.
Melville 631-421-4535
Adults
For Seniors
Defensive Driving
What’s Cooking
Memory Fitness Program
National Point &
Insurance Reduction
Apple Pie Bread with
Streusel Topping
Tuesdays | 2 PM–4 PM (DH) DXA851
Have fun doing jigsaw puzzles and playing
other mind-sharpening games in a relaxed
atmosphere. Check out our Memory Care
Collection of books, DVDs, CDs, games, and
puzzles located at the Dix Hills building. To
register or for more details, call a librarian at
631-498-1236.
Monday, December 19 & Tuesday,
December 20 | 7 PM–10 PM (DH)
DXA441
Saturday, January 7 | 10 AM–4 PM (DH)
DXA442
Memory Café
Thursdays, November 10,
December 8 | 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
at Spuntino Restaurant in Dix Hills
Memory Cafés offer people with Alzheimer’s
and other forms of dementia, as well as their
caregiver, a chance to socialize in a safe, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a free, delicious buffet and good conversation with new friends.
Space is limited; please call the Alzheimer’s
Association at 1-800-272-3900.
One-On-One Medicare
Counseling & Assistance DXA394
Monday, November 14, December 12
10 AM–1 PM (DH)
Presented by Suffolk County Retired Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Register for a half-hour appointment to meet
with a Suffolk County RSVP (Retired Senior
Volunteer Program) volunteer from HIICAP
(Health Insurance Information, Counseling &
Assistance Program) to answer questions and
provide information specific to your needs
regarding Medicare health insurance and benefits, Medicare Savings Programs and EPIC.
During Saturday sessions there will be a
30-minute break. Bring a bag lunch & beverage. Registration begins 11/12. Cost: $28.00
AARP Smart Driver Program
Monday, December 12 & Tuesday,
December 13 | 6 PM–9 PM (DH)
DXA443
Saturday, January 28 | 10 AM–4:30 PM
(DH) DXA444
Geared to drivers 50 years of age & older. Bring your New York State driver’s
license and a check payable to AARP.
Checks will be collected at the first
session. Cash cannot be accepted.
Registration begins Saturday, 11/12 at
10 AM for everyone. Cost: $25 ($20 for
AARP members, must present AARP membership card at time of payment)
Games People Play
All sessions take place in Dix Hills. Games are
informal (no instruction). Bring your own games.
Chess
Art Workshop
Wednesday, November 16 | 2 PM (M)
Create a beautiful ceramic tile coaster
using alcohol inks. All materials supplied
but bring a smock to protect your clothing.
Holiday Sing-Along
Wednesday, December 21 | 2 PM (M)
Enjoy hot cocoa and donuts while singing
favorite seasonal songs.
Mondays, 2 PM–5 PM
(no session 12/26, 1/2)
Player’s Choice
Tuesdays, 1 PM–
4 PM (no session
12/27)
Mah-Jongg
Fridays,
1 PM–4 PM
Thinking Money was developed by the
American Library Association Public
Programs Office in collaboration with the
FINRA Investor Education Foundation,
whose support made this exhibition possible.
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A World Of Tea DXA445
Thursday, November 10 | 7 PM (DH)
Expand your knowledge about the various
types of tea, where tea comes from, and how
it’s made with Clipper Ship Tea Company, East
Northport. You can also taste nine teas from
around the world. Registration begins 10/26.
Ugly Sweater
Cookie Party DXA446
Tuesday, December 13
7 PM (DH)
Join the Baking Coach for our cookie
decorating party! Decorate cute,
little sweater treats using sugar glaze,
fondant and royal icing. Wearing ugly holiday
sweaters is encouraged. Registration begins
11/7. Patrons over 18 years of age only.
Cost: $4.00
Appetizers for
Holiday Entertaining
DXA447
DXA448
Chef Rob Scott shows us make grape and
blue cheese truffles with pistachio nuts,
roasted balsamic peppers with basil, goat
cheese on mini baguettes and roasted shrimp crostini with
scallion ginger sauce.
Registration begins
12/9.
Bridge
Mondays, 10 AM–1 PM
(no session 12/26, 1/2)
Memory Fitness
Through the Arts MLA950
DXA408
DXA409
Learn to make a delicious bread with streusel
topping with Chef Rob Scott. Please bring
a baking pan, large mixing bowl, grater and
potato peeler. Registration is underway.
Candy Collection
Beginning now until November 13, bring your unopened, unwanted Halloween candy as well as
unopened toothbrushes to the Circulation Desk
in Dix Hills and Melville. The items will be
shipped overseas to the troops.
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Children’s Services
Registration for November
programs begins on Thursday,
October 27 and December programs on Thursday, November 10
unless otherwise noted.
•District Residents only.
2’s and 3’s MLJ291
Thursday, November 17 | 10:30 AM–
11:30 AM (M) Ages 2-3 with a parent or caregiver
Let’s get going with songs, musical instruments and a few good books too!
•Please list your child’s name, grade
and school name in the note field
when registering online. For children
not yet in school, please include their
birth date. Children must meet the
minimum age or grade listed by the
1st day of class or we may cancel
registrations.
Art Academy DXJ325
•We reserve the right to deny
admittance ten minutes after
start time. At that time, if there is
availability, waitlisted members may
be allowed in.
Babbling Babies DXJ326
•If your child has any food allergies,
please let a children’s librarian know.
•Please dress yourself and your child
appropriately for the class.
Parents/Caregivers
MOMS Group at the Library
DXJ323
Monday, November 7, 21, 28, December 5 | 10 AM–11 AM (DH) Moms with
children birth-3 years, siblings welcomed
Presented by National Organization MomMentum’s Mothers’ Center Groups
Openly discuss the successes and challenges
of raising children with a trained facilitator.
Explore motherhood while your child plays
beside you.
Wednesday, November 2, 9 | 10 AM–
10:45 AM (DH) Ages Birth-12 months
with a parent or caregiver
Led by a speech-language pathologist, your
baby will enjoy singing, reading, playing while
focusing on speech/language development.
Parents’ questions will be addressed.
Babies Boogie
Monday, November 14 | 11:30 AM–
12:15 PM (M) MLJ292 AND/OR
Tuesday, December 13 | 11:30 AM–
12:15 PM (DH) DXJ327
Ages Birth-24 months with a parent or caregiver
Movement, music and rhythm with the energetic Nicole Sparling.
Book Babies DXJ328
Wednesday, November 30 | 10 AM–
10:30 AM (DH) Ages birth-24 months
Stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Cookie Cutter DXJ329
Friday, December 23
10:30 AM–11:15 AM (DH) Ages 3-5 years
Decorate a cookie and so much more.
Early Childhood
1, 2, 3 Play with Me DXJ283
Tuesdays, October 18, 25,
November 1, 8, 15 | 10 AM–11 AM
(DH) Ages 12-36 months with a parent
or caregiver
Parents and toddlers interact and have fun with
developmentally appropriate toys, books and
art. Local child development specialists will be
available for one-on-one chats.
Tuesday, November 29, December 20
1:30 PM–2:30 PM (DH) Ages 3-5 with a
parent or caregiver
Inspire your child’s imagination while learning
about different simple artistic concepts and
crafts. Dress for a mess.
Dance Party MLJ293
Thursday, November 10 (M) AND/OR
Thursday, December 8 | 10:30 AM–
11 AM (M) Ages 2-3 with a parent or caregiver
Shake and shimmy! Time for dancing and
music fun!
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Hand-in-Hand MLJ294
Friday, November 18 AND/OR
December 16 | 10:30 AM–11:30 AM (M) Ages 3-5 years with a parent or caregiver
Sharpen your fine motor skills with a Certified
Occupational Therapist, who will help prepare
your child for preschool and/or kindergarten.
Imagination Builders MLJ295
Friday, December 9 | 10:30 AM–
11:15 AM (M) Ages 2-5 with a parent
or caregiver
Explore, create and use your imagination as
we build with LEGO DUPLO, wood blocks and
cardboard boxes.
Jump for Joy DXJ330
Saturday, December 17 | 10:30 AM–
11:15 AM (DH) Ages 2-5 with parent or
caregiver
Enjoy music, movement and fun filled activities with Joy Oddo.
Jumping and Jiving DXJ331
11:15 AM (DH) Ages 12-36 months with
a parent or caregiver
Stories, singing, dancing and so much more.
Lapsit DXJ332
10 AM–10:30 AM (DH) Ages birth-24
months with a parent or caregiver
Learn simple sign language, and enjoy tummy
time, fingerplays and songs.
Little Listeners DXJ333
Wednesday, November 16, 30, December 7, 14 | 1 PM–1:45 PM (DH) Ages 3-5
with parent or caregiver
Stories, songs and a craft.
Let’s Hero Up! DXJ334
Thursday, November 3 | 11 AM–
11:45 AM (DH) Ages 3-5 years with a
parent or caregiver
Calling all Superheroes! Join us for a high-flying storytime adventure including a craft that
will disguise your identity.
The More We Get Together
Denotes a special needsfriendly program.
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Play Group DXJ338
Friday, November 4 | 10:30 AM–
11 AM (DH) Ages birth-36 months with
a parent or caregiver
Songs, movement, and sensory toys.
Famous Annual
Bookmark Contest
Grades K-5th grade
Entries accepted November 1-23.
Each child must have a valid
library card, 2 entries per child.
Use your creativity to design a
bookmark. Twelve winning entries
will be chosen and one will be
displayed each month.
Preschool Yoga MLJ298
11 AM (M) Ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver
Learn new poses with your little one through
stories and imagination. Please bring a mat or
towel and dress to stretch.
Snowy Day MLJ299
Little Scientists DXJ335
Tuesday, November 22 | 12 PM–
12:45 PM AND/OR Friday, December 16
2 PM–2:45 PM (DH) Ages 3-5 years with
a parent or a caregiver
Grab your lab coats and get ready to explore
simple science concepts through fun stories
and activities.
Messy Sensory Fun DXJ336
Wednesday, December 21
10 AM–11 AM (DH) Ages 2-5 with a parent or caregiver
Get ready for some messy hands-on fun with
different art mediums: play dough, finger
paint, markers and more. Dress for a mess.
Mother Goose
Monday, November 21 AND/OR
Monday, December 12 | 11 AM–
11:30 AM (M) MLJ296 AND/OR
Saturday, November 5 AND/OR
Saturday, December 10 | 11 AM–
11:30 AM (DH) DXJ337
Ages birth-36 months with a parent or caregiver
Have fun with Mother Goose rhymes, songs,
and fingerplays while developing your child’s
language skills as they hear patterns in words.
Pete the Cat MLJ297
12:30 PM (M) Ages 2-5 years (not yet in
Kindergarten) with a parent or caregiver
Presented by A Time for Kids
Hands-on fun learning activities about our
favorite cat.
Like Us:
Thursday, December 1 | 1 PM–1:45 PM
(M) Ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver
Celebrate the beauty of winter with crafts
and activities in honor of the book by Ezra
Jack Keats.
Stay and Play DXJ339
11:30 AM (DH) Ages 1-4 years old with a parent or caregiver
Play and learn with toys and make new
friends at this open play session.
Talking Toddlers DXJ340
Wednesday, November 2, 9
11 AM–11:45 AM (DH) Ages 24-36
months with a parent or caregiver
Led by a speech-language pathologist your
toddler will enjoy singing, reading, playing
while focusing on speech/language development; parents’ questions will be addressed.
Toddlers Tango
Monday, November 14 | 10:30 AM–
11:15 AM (M) MLJ311 AND/OR
11:15 AM (DH) DXJ341
Ages 24-48 months with a parent or caregiver
Movement, music and rhythm with the energetic Nicole Sparling.
DXJ342
Thursday, November 3, 10, 17
6:30 PM–7:30 PM (DH) Ages 2-5 years
(not yet in Kindergarten) with a parent or caregiver
Presented by A Time for Kids
An educational series with hands-on fun
learning activities.
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Countdown to the New Year
DXJ343
12:15 PM (DH) Families with children 3 and up
Party with us as we countdown to 12 PM.
Disney Day DXJ344
Friday, December 2 | 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
(DH) Families with children 3 years old-
grade 5
Celebrate Walt Disney’s Birthday. Costumes &
Disney attire is encouraged.
Gingerbread Houses
Wednesday, December 14 | 6 PM–7 PM
OR 7:30 PM–8:30 PM (DH) DXJ345
OR Thursday, December 15 | 6 PM–7 PM
or 7:30 PM–8:30 PM (M) MLJ312
Families with children ages 3 and up
Swan Bakery is back for our traditional family
event. When registering please enter last
name and how many are attending.
ONE registration per family.
Polar Express Movie Night
DXJ346
Friday, December 16 | 6 PM–8 PM (DH)
Families with children of all ages. Children
must be accompanied by an adult.
Holiday movie based on the book by
Chris Van Allsburg.
Walk In Art
Who is Wearing That Hat?
Facebook
Weave a Bookmark
Coming to the library for a book,
program or just hanging out? A table
in front of the Children’s Desk will have
everything you need to weave a bookmark for a homebound patron or make
one for yourself.
Instagram
Thursday, December 29
11 AM–1 PM (DH) Families with children
3 and up. Children younger than 8 years
old must be accompanied by a parent
or caregiver.
Use a variety of recycled and reused material
to make an art project.
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What is your favorite thing to do at the library? Maybe it is reading?
Or do you like to come to our programs? Come in on Election Day,
November 8, and vote for your absolute favorite thing to do at the
library. Cast your Vote and receive a small prize.
Winter Family Craft
DXJ348
Friday, December 2 | 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
(DH) Children in Grades K-3 with families
Enjoy making some fantastic, frosty crafts.
Pop-Up Cityscape DXJ355
School Age
Carpenters Gift DXJ349
Wednesday, December 7 | 4:30 PM–
5:30 PM (DH) Grades K-3
Presented by Wendy Scharf,
Habitat for Humanity
Read “The Carpenter’s Gift” and enjoy a craft.
Donations of adult or preschool sized socks/
mittens are appreciated and will be delivered
to a local charity.
Chess Club DXJ350
Tuesday, November 29, December 6, 13
6:30 PM–7:30 PM (DH) Grades 1-5
Presented by LI Chessnuts
Learn strategy and make your move.
Puppy Tales DXJ356
Saturday, November 19 | 10 AM (DH)
AND/OR Tuesday, December 6
6:30 PM (DH)
Children entering grades K-5
Come join Frodo, a Goldendoodle and our
other dogs for a 15 minute reading session.
Bring your own book or choose a book from
our shelves.
Tuesday, December 27 | 2:30 PM–
3:30 PM (DH) Grades 5 and up
Hop on to the programming bandwagon and
learn how to code.
Easy Crochet Mini Wallet DXJ352
Monday, November 21, 28, December 5
6:30 PM–8 PM (DH) Children entering
grades 4 and up
Make a wallet for your library card. Please bring
2 skeins of yarn and a size H crochet hook.
Tuesday, November 22 | 4 PM–4:45 PM
(DH) Grades K-2
Listen to stories and weave a placemat for
your table.
Ugly Sweater Cookie
Contest MLJ313
3 PM–4 PM (M) Grades 3-5
Get ready to use your creative skills to create
an ugly sweater cookie. We’ll provide the
cookies and decorations, you supply the
talent. Please let us know about any food
allergies upon signing up. Ugly sweaters
are encouraged.
Wednesday, December 28 | 11 AM–
12 PM (DH) Grades K-2
Our snow themed activities and crafts are
sure to be snow much fun!
If I Had a Hammer
S.T.E.M. at the Library
Grades 2-5
Engineering
Tuesday, November 1 | 4:30 PM–
5:30 PM (M) MLJ289
Learn about skills that engineers use and
how they are applied to solve problems.
Mathematics
Tuesday, November 15 | 4:30 PM–
5:30 PM (M) MLJ290
Monday, November 7, 14, 21,
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matical solutions.
PM–7 PM (DH) DXJ353
AND/OR
Wednesday,
November 2, 9,
Book your
16, 30, Decemtick
Stay-Cation ets for our
ber 7, 14, 21
Reading Clu
b
(no class 11/23)
Grades K-5
1. Read a bo
6 PM–7 PM (DH)
ok or at
between 12/2 tend a program anytime
DXJ354
3 through 12
/30.
Grades K-5
2. Tell us ab
out it!
3. Receive a
raffle ticket fo
r ever y book
or program at
read
tended.
No registratio
n necessar y.
Thanksgiving Placemats DXJ358
Snow Spectacular DXJ357
Coding for Kids DXJ351
Homework Help
Tuesday, December 27 | 11 AM–12 PM
(DH) Grades 2-5
Presented by The Heckscher
Museum of Art
Learn about the cartoon-like
style of artist Red Groom and his New York
cityscapes. Make a bustling cityscape.
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DXJ318
Saturday, November 12
10:30 AM–11:30 AM (DH) Grades K-3
Lowe’s Home Improvement will help each
child build their own wooden piggy bank.
Money Troubles DXJ319
Monday, November 7
6:30 PM–7:30 PM (DH)
Grades 3-5
Read and discuss Alexander, Who Used
to be Rich Last Sunday, watch the movie
and enjoy activities.
A Night at the Museum DXJ320
Friday, November 18 | 6:30 PM–8 PM
(DH) Grades K and up with families
Take a tour of our Thinking Money exhibit
with our teen guides and watch A Night at
the Museum.
Thinking Money was developed by the American
Library Association Public Programs Office in collaboration with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, whose support made this exhibition possible.
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Teens
Programs for Grades 6-12. Registration for November programs begins on
Thursday, October 27 and December programs on Thursday, November 10
unless otherwise noted.
Just For Fun
Cards for Veterans DXY387
Teen Paint Night DXY380
Monday, December 5, 7 PM-8 PM (DH)
Paint an inspirational quote.
Gingerbread Houses DXY381
Friday November 11 | 10 AM–11 AM (DH)
Write a card for recovering soldiers at Walter
Reed National Military Medical Center.
Inspirational Quilt DXY388
Monday November 14 & 21 | 6 PM–
7 PM (DH)
Create an inspirational square with Amanda
LoBianco, Stony Brook University Social
Work Intern.
Thursday, December 15 | 6:30 PM–
7:30 PM (DH)
Decorate your own gingerbread house.
Emoji Pillows DXY382
Monday December 19 | 7 PM–8 PM (DH)
Make a fun emoji pillow as a gift or for yourself!
Holiday Cards for Hospitalized
Kids DXY389
Thursday, November 17 | 6:45 PM–
7:45 PM (DH)
Tech Tuesday:
3-D Print Club DXY360
Tuesdays, November 1 & December 6
7 PM–8 PM (DH)
Learn how to design and create objects.
Money Talks - Girl Talk DXY395
Community Service
Homework Help Orientation
Grades 9-12 DXY383
Wednesday, November 2 OR Monday,
November 7 | 5:30 PM (DH)
New homework helpers must attend one of
these orientations.
Homework Help Mondays
Grades 9-12 DXY367
Mondays, November, 7, 14, 21, 28,
December 5, 12, 19 | 6 PM–7 PM (DH)
Homework Help Wednesdays
Grades 9-12 DXY368
Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16,
December 7, 14, 21 | 6 PM–7 PM (DH)
Teen Reading Blog Orientation
DXY384
Thursday, November 3 OR Thursday,
December 1 | 6 PM–6:30 PM (DH)
Read new books for our Teen Corner Blog.
New members must attend.
Saturday, November 19 | 10 AM–
12 PM (DH)
Presented by Girls, Inc., Long Island
Explore money messages and how they affect
spending habits. Money Talks is designed for
girls aged 9-14 and their mother, guardian,
grandparent, mentor and will start girls thinking about their financial future.
3D Giant Snowflakes DXY391
Monday November 28 | 6 PM–8 PM (DH)
Craft a 3D Snowflake and decorate the
Teen Corner.
Project Excel’s Why Try? DXY362
Wednesdays, November 30, December 7,
14, 21 | 5:45 PM–6:45 PM (DH)
This weekly interactive training program encourages students to stay focused on the future and build healthy, positive relationships.
Holiday Gifts for Huntington’s
Senior Citizen Center DXY393
Thursday, December 1, 8 | 6:45 PM–
7:45 PM (DH)
Ready Set Help A Pet MLY394
Blankets for Veterans DXY385
7 PM–8 PM (DH)
Make a no-sew patriotic blanket for our
Library’s Local Veterans Testimonial Project.
6 PM–7 PM (M)
Make a cat toy to donate to a local shelter.
Placemats for Senior Citizen’s
Meals on Wheels DXY386
Thursday, November 10 | 6:45 PM–
7:45 PM (DH)
Like Us:
Facebook
Design a Book Contest
for Grades 6-12
Entries accepted November 1-23.
Pick up an entry form at the
Children’s or Teen Desks.
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Boost Your Money Smarts
DXJ316
Friday, November 4 | 6:30 PM–
Presented by Suffolk Cornell
Cooperative Extension
Are you financially literate? Learn the five
things you can do with money and the
skills needed to be a financially responsible person.
Scavenger Hunt: Embark on
an Adventure DXJ321
Friday, November 11 | 3 PM–
Join your favorite librarians and learn
about credit cards, different phone plans
and even how to write a check. Receive a
prize upon completion.
Community Service
Mason Jars for
Coin Collecting DXY376
Thursday, November 3
6:45 PM–7:45 PM (DH) Grades 6-12
Night at the Museum DXY320
Friday, November 18 | 6:30 PM–
8:30 PM (DH) Grades 6-12
Guide kids through our Thinking Money
Museum exhibit and watch Night at
the Museum.
Bookend Graffiti DXY395
Monday December 12 | 7:30 PM–
8:30 PM (DH)
Paint and decorate a bookend.
College Prep
Top Mistakes Parents Commit in
the College Planning Process...
And How to Avoid Them DXY398
Thursday, November 3
7 PM–8:30 PM (DH)
Andy Lockwood, college admissions and
financial aid consultant presents this Financial Aid Workshop for parents of college
bound students.
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Half Hollow Hills Community Library
55 Vanderbilt Parkway
Dix Hills, NY 11746
hhhlibrary.org
Dix Hills
Melville
Monday - Friday: 9:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM–5 PM
Sundays: 12 PM–5 PM
55 Vanderbilt Parkway
Dix Hills, NY 11746
631-421-4530
Monday - Thursday: 10 AM–9 PM
Friday & Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
Sundays: Closed
510 Sweet Hollow Road
Melville, NY 11747
631-421-4535
Library Board
of Trustees
For The
Emergency
Library Closings
will
Larry Bloomstein
Maxine Roeper Cohen
Jacob Goldman
Bruce Gordon
Wayne Griffith
Board Meetings (DH)
Monday, November 21 | 6:30 PM
Monday, December 19 | 6:30 PM
If our phones are unavailable,
be closed:
try these resources.
November
24 for
Website: hhhlibrary.org
Thanksgiving
Twitter: twitter.com/HHHCL
December
24-26 for
Facebook:
facebook.com/HHHCL
Christmas
Radio (at their discretion):
January
for New Year’s
106.1 FM1-2
(WBLI)
Get our app and allow push
The Library
will
notifications:
hhhlibrary.org/app
Thank you
Bella Casa Floral Design
for the lovely floral
arrangements.
November 23 for
Thanksgiving
December 9 for
Staff Function
Non Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 32
Huntington Station, NY
R
First
The
November/December 2016
Postal Patron
close at 5 PM:
Dear Residents
Director: Helen M. Crosson
Editor: Sharron McDevitt Graphic Artist: Daniel Epstein
Printed using recycled paper and soy ink.
How To Register
Autumn is such a busy time of year, besides yard
work and school bells, there are the added obligations
of the holidays. Your library has resources to assist
you through all these moments. From coloring parties,
entertainment to exercise, stop by for a change of pace and relaxation.
•Registration begins on Thursday, October 27 at 10 am
unless otherwise stated. By registering for a program, you are
guaranteed a spot in the class and help prevent cancellations.
Don’t miss Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern present important
information for our seniors on how to avoid financial fraud.
•Limit 2 sign-ups or tickets per district resident on the first day of
registration, except where stated otherwise. Non-residents may
sign-up on the second day of registration beginning at 10 AM.
See page 4 for fitness class registration.
The Thinking Money exhibit continues until November 28. Plan a visit
and test your finance savviness or attend a lecture. Money smarts are
critical to our financial and personal well-being.
•Register online at hhhlibrary.org, via mobile app, in-person
or by calling the Circulation Department.
•Tickets are for residents only. Available seats will be given to
non-ticket holders on a first-come, first-served basis.
Looking to save money over the holiday break? Take advantage of our
discounted museum vouchers and free (with your library card) museum
passes. See page 6 for information on special upcoming exhibits.
•Tickets are available at the Circulation Department at Dix Hills or
Melville. Doors open 15 minutes before the event. No one will be
seated before the scheduled time without a ticket.
During this time of charity, we are collecting toys for those in need
and candies for our troops overseas. Benefit from our Food for Fines
program which also aids two local food pantries in our community.
(See page 3 for details.)
•Payment for programs with fees can be made online with a credit
card. Stop by the Circulation Department at Dix Hills or Melville
to pay by check or cash. Fees are nonrefundable.
Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season. May 2017 bring peace
and joy to your family and to our world.
I hope to catch you reading,
Helen M. Crosson, Library Director
•Opinions presented by speakers are those of the speakers’ and
do not reflect an endorsement by the Library.
•Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity.
Notify library staff if you prefer not to be included.
•Programs for adults are intended for ages 18 and up, teen
programs are for grades 6-12 and children’s programs are as
noted. See Children’s Services section for registration information.
Thank you for your cooperation.

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