Special eventS - Bayport-Blue Point Public Library

Volume 24 Number 3
May-June 2015
The Bayport-Blue Point Library is the community’s portal to life-long learning and is dedicated to
promoting knowledge, fostering creativity and bettering lives.
Special Events
Shredding & Electronics
Recycling Event
Garden Getaways Part II
Thursday, May 28, 7-8:30pm
A garden holds a season’s best display of nature’s beauty.
If you’ve “traveled” with lecturer Pat Sommerstad before,
you’ve seen ten gardens at their spring and summer-flowering best. This time you’ll visit ten new gardens as well
as revisiting several of those you’ve seen, now in their autumn and winter beauty. You’ll take home comprehensive
information about the 35 public gardens in the immediate
New York area, and discover the best nearby restaurants
and other attractions. BPA601
Sunday, May 31, 10am-12pm
Two trucks will be in our library parking lot to help you
with your paper and e-waste
recycling needs. Quality
Shredding will do on-site
shredding of your personal
documents. They will take
up to three boxes or bags of
paper per family, and you
can watch as your documents
are shred and then recycled.
Please do not bring plastic,
cardboard or hard drives.
KAD Recycling will have a truck to collect your electronics. Data stored on all devices will be destroyed.
While most electronics are accepted, like computers, cell
phones, printers, TVs, and keyboards, not accepted for
recycling are large appliances, microwave ovens, fluorescent bulbs, vacuum cleaners, power tools, paper shredders
or lawn mowers. No sign-up necessary.
Adult Programs
Thursday, May 14, 7-8:30pm
Chef Rob Scott adds some Mexican flavor to the menu as
he prepares South of the Border lasagna and tortilla soup
with cheese and sour cream. Fee: $5 payable by check
only. BPA900
Library Quilt Group
Drone Presentation & Demo
Friday, May 1 from 6-9pm AND Saturday, May 2 from
10am-3pm
*Please note: Registration for this class began on
March 23, and space is limited. Please call or stop by
the library as soon as possible to register*
All individuals in NYS born on or after 5/1/96 are now
required to hold a NY State Boating Safety Certificate.
During this eight hour course, Captain Richard Cloonan
will teach you everything you need to know about boating
safety. Upon passing the test at the end, participants will
receive their NY State Boating Safety Certification. This
class is intended for those ages 10 and older, and 14 and
older if you wish to operate a jet ski. Fee: $50 payable by
check only. BPA625
Monday, May 11, 7-8:30pm
Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, have been in the
news in recent years as their uses expand. Today they
are used for everything from taking aerial photographs to
delivering packages. Photographer Andrew LePre will
be here to fill you in on the history of drones, the different types, how they operate and more. The presentation
will conclude with a live demonstration of Mr. LePre’s
own drone, a helicopter with a high definition camera.
BPA604
Especially for Seniors
Keep it Simple
Painting
Wednesday, May 13, 1-3pm
Join Librarian Debbie and
create a still life in the style
of Eduard Vuillard, who was
a member of the Parisian
group of Avant Garde Artists
known as Nabis (or Prophets). Fee: $5 payable by
check only. BPA385
Drop Necklace
Thursday, May 7, 7-8:30pm
Jewelry designer Ofra Levin
will teach you in simple
steps how to create a charming drop necklace by adding
dangles of semi-precious
stones to a chain. As
always, there will be a wide
selection of beads to choose
from to make your necklace
unique! Fee: $10 payable
by check only. BPA300
Spring Porch Planter
Saturday, May 9 from 1-2:30pm OR Monday, May 18
from 7-8:30pm
It’s a spring tradition to make this porch planter with
florist Cathy Delehanty. You will have a wide selection of
plants to choose from. Please bring the following to class:
An 8” planter container with drainage and a hand trowel;
an apron and garden gloves are optional. Fee: $15 payable by check only. BPA301
Saturday, July 11, Bus departs from Bayport-Blue Point
Library at 8:30am
Our trip starts off with a great lunch at the Griswold Inn,
one of the oldest inns in New England (since 1776!) before taking a scenic cruise on the Connecticut River where
we’ll see fascinating sites including Gillette Castle and
the Goodspeed Opera House as well as plenty of wildlife.
After lunch you’ll have free time to explore the charming village of Essex. We’ll return home at approximately
8pm. Fee: $94 payable by check only. BPA603
South of the Border with
Chef Rob
Program registration for Bayport-Blue Point library
patrons begins on Tuesday, April 28, at 10am.
Registration is required for all programs listed unless otherwise noted. Patrons can register online,
by phone, or in person. Patrons who register for
programs that require fees have one week to come
in and pay for the program before their spot is
released. Any fees must be paid for by check.
Except for driver safety programs, all checks must
be made out to the Library. Program registration for
non-residents will begin on Monday, May 4.
Boating Safety
Connecticut River Cruise
Medicare 101
Thursday, May 21, 10:30am-12pm
Learn what Medicare is and what procedures to follow
when enrolling during this informative lecture. BPA218
Knitting & Crocheting
Wednesdays, May 13 & June 10, 7-8:30pm
Knitting and crocheting expert Joan Jewhurst will assist
and advise patrons on current or contemplated projects, as
well as provide instruction to beginners. Beginners need
to come with worsted weight yarn and a pair of number 7
or 8 needles for knitters or size “H” hook for crocheters.
BPA309
Thursdays, May 14 & June 11, 7-8:30pm
Interested in a social evening with other quilters? This
group is for you! All are welcome regardless of experience. BPA316
Woodlands & Wetlands Nature
Hike & Journaling
Sunday, May 17, 1:30-3:30pm
*Please note: This program will meet at 1:30pm at the
Sans Souci County Park, Bayport
Whether you’re a casual nature lover, or a passionate
outdoor adventurer, you’ll enjoy this exploration of Long
Island’s natural world with naturalist Jan C. Porinchak.
Jan will share his knowledge and enthusiasm for all
aspects of nature as you trek through a trail in San Souci
Nature Preserve. Participants will learn firsthand how to
identify plants and animals, understand their habits, and
record observations using an illustrated journal. This hike
is appropriate for older teens and adults. Don’t forget
sneakers or hiking shoes! Fee: $10 payable by check
only. BPA650
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Adult Programs
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All About 3D Printing
Monday, May 18, 7-8:30pm
Are you curious about 3D printers? If so, join mathematician Nicholas Valente as he explains
the different types,
how they work, and
shows you some of
his own fantastic
geometric objects
he’s designed and
created using a 3D
printer. The library
will also have a
3D printer on hand
that will be printing one of Mr. Valente’s designs as he’s
speaking! BPA606
Secrets of Dormant Fluke
Thursday, May 21, 7-8:30pm
Join writer Outdoor Tom as he discusses the hottest
techniques, tips and theories on catching dormant fluke.
Tom is the outdoors columnist for Newsday and associate
editor at On the Water magazine. BPA607
Driver’s Safety
Saturdays, May 30 OR June 27, 10am-4pm
This one day class will reduce points and/or take 10% off
liability costs on your auto insurance. Fee: $28 payable
by check only.
Feng Shui with Exterior Spaces
& Gardens
Monday, June 1, 7-8:30pm
Do you have that urge to get into your garden, but you
want to do something different this year? By bringing
Feng Shui into the exterior of your home and gardens
you can see the joy that balance and harmony with nature
brings. Learn how to look at your outdoor space with
the Bagua map, where can you enhance wealth, romance,
and even health. You’ll also learn which colors, shape
of plantings, and hardscapes will work the best for you.
BPA609
Library Book
Club & Author
Q & A!
Tuesday, June 2, 6-7:30pm
Once again, best-selling author
Lisa See will be talking to our
book club via Skype. This time
we’ll be reading and chatting
about her newest book, China
Dolls. Pick up a copy of the
book at the circulation desk approximately four weeks before
the discussion. All are welcome to attend this unique book
club experience! BPA500
Lemon
Wreath
Workshop
Music Music
Sundays at 2pm
Piano Concert with
Anne Taffel
May 3, 2015
Anne Taffel leads an active
career as a soloist and recitalist throughout the United
States, South America,
Europe and Asia. Her tours
have included performances
at Carnegie Recital Hall, on
National Public Radio and
recently to places as diverse
as China, Iceland, Poland and Peru. Join us for a classical
performance of famous piano works.
This Funny Thing
Called Love: A Cole
Porter Musical
May 31, 2015
The Standards have been
paying tribute to famous
American songwriters for ten
years. This program, entitled
“This Funny Thing Called
Love” (from the song “What
Is This Thing Called Love”)
pays tribute to the great
Cole Porter. The songs have been placed in such a way
as to suggest the interaction of a couple of on-again-offagain lovers. Performers include Peter Morrison, creator,
pianist & tenor, Gregg Sixt, tenor, Kathleen Gubitosi,
soprano and Amelia Chiaramonte, mezzo soprano.
Internet for the Beginner
Thursday, May 14, 1-2:30pm
This class will explore the basics of searching the
web. We will explore the library’s homepage, and
basic functions of searching. We will also explore
the different types of sites that are on the internet.
There will be a brief overview on how to protect
your computer from viruses and spyware as well.
Prerequisite: A good working knowledge of how to
use the mouse. Instructor: Jerry Sullivan
Program Code: BPA401
Skype Explained
Tuesday, May 19, 1-2:30pm
In this class we will introduce users to the basic
functions of Skype and focus on its primary use,
how to make voice and video calls.
Prerequisite: A good working knowledge of how to
use a mouse. Instructor: Emma Soper
Program Code: BPA432
Computer Potpourri
Thursday, May 28, 1-2:30pm
In this class Jerry Sullivan will answer your questions on an array of different programs. If you need
help with the following programs, you will want to
take this class: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point,
Publisher, & Internet Explorer. Prerequisite: Please
bring questions and have a general knowledge of the
computer. Instructor: Jerry Sullivan. Program Code:
BPA415
Canasta
Tuesday, June 2, 1-2:30pm
This class will introduce users to social media, exploring what it is and what it means. We will review
some of the most mainstream social media sites,
such as Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter, and discuss
some of their benefits and uses. Instructor: Emma
Soper. Program Code: BPA431
Coin & Stamp Appraisal
Saturday, June 6, 2-4:30pm
Find out how much your coins and stamps are worth
during this free appraisal session. Both U.S. and world
stamps and coins are welcome. BPA605
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June 7, 2015
“Don’t Sit Under the Apple
Tree (With Anyone Else But
Me),” “You’ll Never Know,” “I’ll
Walk Alone,” “Yours,” “Chatanooga
Choo Choo,” “The Boogie Woogie
Bugle Boy,” “Besame Mucho,” “I’ll
Be Seeing You”— these are just
some of the many incomparable love songs exceptionally
popular during World War II. Why were they so popular? Who wrote, played, and sang them? Who danced
and “romanced” to them? What made them unforgettable
both on the fighting and home front? This one woman
concert/lecture delves into it all and in the process reveals
how the “Spirit” of the time was uplifted by these songs.
Island Hills Chorus
June 14, 2015
The Island Hills Chorus is an award-winning chapter
of Sweet Adelines International. This non-for--profit
group of about 50 women will entertain as they present
an “ABC Book” of musical terminology enlightened by
song. You don’t want to miss out on this afternoon of
music and fun! Join us and enjoy the fanfare!
Technology Classes
Thursday, June 4,
7-8:30pm
Master Gardener
Lucille Forgione Hoell
will guide you in making this cheery wreath
using real lemons and
lemon leaves, white
silk lemon flowers, ribbons and lemon drops! Fee: $15
payable by check only. BPA302
Fridays, June 5, 12 & 19, 2-3:30pm
Back by popular demand, instructor Jacqui Palatnik will
teach you this amazing card game that is making a comeback from the fifties. BPA629
While You Were Away:
Songs of WWII
Introduction to Social Media
iPads for Beginners
Thursday, June 4, 1-2:30pm
Bring your iPad or use one of ours! Learn basic navigation, about some of the most popular apps
and iPad settings. Prerequisite: Your iPad must be
updated to iOS 7. Instructor: Jerry Sullivan
Program Code: BPA429
File Management
Tuesday, June 16, 1-2:30pm
In this class we will learn how to create files and
folders, how to find them, move them, and more! Intended for those users who are comfortable with
the basics and want to know how to organize files,
documents, and programs in the Windows Operating System. Prerequisite: A good working knowledge of how to use a mouse and typing.
Instructor: Emma Soper. Program Code: BPA442
Excel 2010
Thursday, June 18, 1-2:30pm
This class provides a basic introduction to Microsoft Excel. Patrons will learn more functions of
Excel, such as creating charts and an expansion of
the formulas learned in the first class.
Prerequisite: A good working knowledge of how to
use a mouse and Microsoft Word. Instructor: Jerry
Sullivan. Program Code: BPA407
Evening Classes
Introduction to Kindle Fire
Monday, May 18, 7-8:30pm
Bring your Kindle Fire and learn how to make
the most of it! Topics covered include basic navigation, all about apps and settings. Instructor: Stephen
Burg. Program Code: BPA430
All about iPads
Monday, June 29, 7-8:30pm
Bring your iPad and learn how to make the most
of it! Topics covered include basic navigation, all
about apps and iPad settings. Prerequisite: Your
iPad must be updated to iOS 7. Instructor: Stephen
Burg. Program Code: BPA427
Tech Help
Sign up for one-on-one
technical assistance by
appointment with a librarian!
We will provide one-on-one,
in-library technical help. You
name it, we’re here to help.
Yo un g Adu lt Pr og ra m s
Young Adult registration begins, Monday, April 27 at 10am. Programs are for teens in grades 6-12. Patrons who register
for programs that require fees have one week to come in and pay for the program before their spot is released. Please follow each program’s instructions, and have Teen’s Library Card available. If you have allergies, please be aware that the
Library cannot guarantee that the materials/food are free of ingredients that may affect you. Online registration is available; please check out the Library’s webpage: http://bayportbluepointlibrary.org/ or call or come in to register.
Teen Speak - Cinco de Mayo
Tuesday, May 5, 4-5pm
We’ll be playing a few games and enjoying some
holiday refreshments. Come join us and see what
you may win! BPY202
Dinner and Books
Tuesday, May 12, 6-7pm
While we eat some pizza let’s sit around and talk
books in this very informal book club. Bring in your
favorite book to talk about, peruse some books to
check out, trade books and play a few book games.
BPY507
Battle of the Books
Fridays, May 15 and May 22 and Thursdays, June
11 and 25, 4-5pm
This year the Battle of the Books is starting early
because the Battle will be held the first weekend in
August. Come and join us this first month to start
reading and we will start working hard in June when
our regular meetings will start. Come in to register
for this program starting on May 15 at the first meeting. We will hand out the schedules of meetings and
the first book for you to start reading.
National Rocky Road Day
Tuesday, June 2, 4-5pm
What a way to start June off with a holiday devoted
to Rocky Road Ice Cream.! Come in and try Rocky
Road Ice Cream if you’ve never had it or come in
and have your favorite scoop. We’ll have plenty of
toppings and you can kick off the end of a school
year in style! BPY913
Summer Reading Club
Kickoff: Unmask
Friday, June 12, 3:45-5:30pm
We’re going to get started
with our Unmask summer
reading club with our superhero T-shirts. Bring in a clean
T-shirt and we’ll have some
pre-designed templates or you
can make your own. Then we’ll
show you how to design your
own superhero shirt to wear all
summer long! Sign up for the
Summer Reading Club, win prizes and watch out for
superheroes! BPY502
Game Night
Friday, June 12, 7-8:30pm
Do you love a good challenge? Then this game night
is for you! Get ready to play fast paced minute-towin-it type games that will challenge your competitive spirit. You won’t have a minute to rest. BPY402
Geek Out - Superheroes
Geek Out - National Backyard
Games Week
Thursday, May 21, 4-5pm
Join us as we celebrate all the games you remembered from childhood that you used to play outside,
but with a twist will play them inside. Of course
there will be plenty of surprises, but you’re sure to
have fun! BPY500
Burger Wars
Friday, May 22, 4-5pm
You’re been through
Pizza Wars, French
Fry Wars and Cookie
Wars, but are you
prepared for Burger
Wars? That’s right –
you will determine the
best burger in the area!
Register early. Limited
openings. BPY915
Minecraft
Tuesdays, May 26 and June 23, 7-8:30pm
Minecraft is a game about breaking and placing
blocks. At first, build structures to protect against
nocturnal monsters, but as the game grows players
can work together to create wonderful, imaginative
things. You will be able to work in either creative
or survival mode. You can use your own accounts if
you have one. You will need to bring your own flash
drive to save anything. BPY205
Manga Club
Wednesdays, May 27 and June 24, 4-5pm
Interested in manga? We have the club for you! Join
your peers as we discuss different manga, watch
anime and discuss all things manga. Refreshments
will be served. BPY504
Monday, June 15, 4-5pm
We’ve started our Unmask summer reading club
now let’s work on our Superheroes! We’re going
to geek out on comics, movies and much more.
BPY500
Teen Speak - Ice Cream
Soda Day
Tween
Programs
Programs for 4th through 6th graders. Registration starts
on Monday, April 27 at 10am. Please note instructions
for each program. Registration can be online, by phone
or come into the Library to register. Patrons who register
for programs that require fees have one week to come
in and pay before their spot is released. Please have
Tween’s Library card. If your child has allergies, please
be aware that the Library cannot guarantee that the
materials/food is free of ingredients that may affect your
child. Thank you.
Tween Game Night
Friday, May 15, 6:30-8:30pm
Bring your friends to the Library for a night of board
and card games. A fun time will be had by tweens and
staff members. BPT408
Tween
Flower Pots
Friday, May 29, 7-8pm
Decorate a ceramic planter with paint and other
materials; then fill it with
a beautiful spring plant.
Register early. Limited
openings. BPT409
Tween Movie Night:
National Treasure – PG
Friday, June 5, 6:30-8:45pm
Like adventure movies with a historical twist? Then join
your friends at the Library for a viewing of one of our
favorites: National Treasure! Snacks and drinks will be
served. BPT700
Tween Soda Wars
Wednesday, June 17, 4-5pm
Are you brave enough to face this challenge? You are
going to have to taste some soda and determine the best
overall. If you accept your challenge register early so
you can be a part of history! BPT915
Saturday, June 20, 1-2pm
That’s right, as we play some games and talk, we’ll
be serving up some ice cream sodas! Join us and take
a break and relax. BPY202
Forensic Labs
Tuesday, June 30, Thursday, July 2, Tuesday, July 7
and Thursday, July 9, 7-8pm
Mrs. Heiser is back for a more in depth look at forensic science. This time she is going to start off with
retired Suffolk County Police Detective Sergeant
Kevin Naylor. He is going to discuss what really
happens on a crime scene investigation and then the
next programs Mrs, Heiser is going to get you more
involved in each component of forensic science.
BPY630
Community Service Opportunities
Youth Advisory Council
Fridays, May 8 and June 12, 5:30-6:15pm
All teens are welcome to participate in their Youth
Advisory Council. Meet with your friends and Ms.
Riley, the Young Adult Librarian. Bring your ideas
for programs, books and more. Refreshments will be
served as we brainstorm new ideas. Please register for
this program. BPY201
Garden Ready
Tuesday, May 19, 4-5pm
Spring has arrived and
that means it is time to get
outside and garden! Come in
and earn an hour of community service by weeding,
planting and getting dirty
while we get the Library’s
gardens in order. Limited openings. Please dress appropriately. BPY629
Rebuilding Healthy Social
Connections
SAYF: Storm Assistance for Youth and Families
Friday, May 22, 7-8pm
You will gain skills needed for coping after a natural
disaster through this EAC Network sponsored program. You will learn through games and activities
skills that will increase your positive relationships and
community support after a natural disaster. BPY631
Decorating the Library:
Summer Reading Club
Wednesday, June 3, 3:30-5:00pm
This is a job for some superheroes with special talents.
This year’s Summer Reading Club themes are based
on Superheroes - the Teen’s theme specifically is Unmask! We’ll need your special talents to create some
super-size art work to decorate the Library. Will you
be our hero? You will receive 1.5 hours of community
service. BPY621
From The Children’s
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES: REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS BEGINS ON SATURDAY, May 2nd, AT 11:00 AM. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
AND TO ACCOMMODATE BUSY SCHEDULES THE LIBRARY NOW OFFERS SEVERAL REGISTRATION OPTIONS: ONLINE, WALK IN, CALL IN AND PRE-REGISTRATION. Program space is limited and preference is given to children who are Bayport-Blue Point Library district residents. All children must have their own library card
and a password to register online. You may come into the library to register or register by phone. Please have your child’s library card available. For families that will be away,
registration forms will be available on April 29th. They will be entered on the day of registration after 1:00pm. Caregivers please call to register non-district resident children who
will then be placed in programs according to availability. The Children’s Services Department strives to provide fun and educational programs throughout the year which promote
literacy and lifelong learning for children and their families. More and more children are signing up for library programs. To help us better serve you, please plan to attend all programs your child is registered for or call in advance if your child is not able to join us. Whenever possible the library will schedule additional programs to alleviate waiting lists.
It is our hope that through programming we can share our appreciation of books with the children in our community, inspire them to love books and help them discover the joy of
reading. Photos may be taken at our Library programs for publicity purposes. Please let us know if you do not want photos taken of your child.
Many different foods and materials are used in our
programs. If your child has allergies, please be aware
that the Library cannot guarantee that these materials
are free of ingredients that may affect your child.
Summer Reading Club
Every Hero Has A Story!
Children from 12 months through the 5th grade
The public library cares about your children and has
planned programs
to keep them reading and learning all
summer. This summer’s reading club
theme, “Every Hero
Has a Story!” will
celebrate heroes
in history, heroes
in our community
and heroes with
superhuman powers. Every child has the potential to
become a hero and make a difference in the world.
This summer join the summer reading club and discover the super hero inside yourself. Registration for
the summer reading club begins on Wednesday, July
1st, following our kickoff celebration, “Story Faces”
with Christopher Agostino.
will enable children to observe native species of
butterflies. The trip will conclude with a wagon ride
tour. Families are welcome to bring a picnic lunch
and stay at the farm. Note: For online registration
use your adult library card and select the total number of seats for your family, then write everyone’s
names in the note to instructor box. Call for more
information.
Infants from 3 through 17 Months
Me and My Baby I BPJ100
Wednesdays, May 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 10:00am,
15 babies from the 3rd month through the 9th month
Start your baby on the road to literacy with the fun
activities offered.
Baby PlayHooray BPJ103
Wednesday, June 17, 10:00am, 20 babies from the
3rd through the 17th month
Music & Fun for Your Little One! Get ready to sing,
dance and PlayHooray with your baby! This delightful program is a lively introduction to nursery
rhymes, books, music and movement.
Toddlers 18 through 35 Months
Totally Tots BPJ201
Fridays, May 29, and June 5, 12, 10:00am,
15 toddlers 18-26 months
Children and their caregivers will have fun playing
together, making a craft, and meeting new friends at
this informal playtime.
Come to the library to watch the miracle of metamorphosis. Observe caterpillars as they grow and
change into chrysalides and then beautiful butterflies. The butterflies will then be released in our
Children’s Garden.
Kid’s Going Outside! Family Programs
Suffolk County Farm
Butterfly House BPJ901
Saturday, June 13, 10:30am-12:00 noon, 25 participants 2 years-5th grade with an adult chaperone.
Children will be introduced to local butterfly species
and habitats. A walk through the Butterfly House
Hidden Pictures BPJ214
Tuesday, June 16, 10:00am, 24 children from 18
months through 5 years
Have fun listening to a story and playing some
games with “A Time for Kids”. Children will enjoy
lots of musical activities and making a craft to take
home. Lots of fun for your little one!
Children from 3-5 years old
(not yet in Kindergarten) with an adult caregiver
Unless otherwise specified in the program description, siblings will not be admitted.
Storytime for 3 Year Olds BPJ300
Fridays, May 8, 15, 29, 1:30pm, 15
children from 36 through 47 months
We invite 3-year-olds and their caregivers to join
us in sharing stories, finger plays, songs, crafts, and
other age appropriate activities. The six early literacy
skills that children need to help them become good
readers will be introduced at these sessions.
Storytime for 4’s and 5’s BPJ301
Fridays, May 29 and June 5, 12, 11:30am,
15 toddlers 27-35 months
Children and their caregivers will have fun making
new friends and sharing in imaginative free play with
the many toys provided by the Library. This is followed by a short story time to support early literacy
development.
Wednesdays, May 13, 20, and June 3, 10, 1:30pm,
16 children from 48 months through the 59th month
without a caregiver
This story time, which is meant for children only,
will help them along the road to independence by
briefly separating them from their parents in a safe
and friendly environment. Children not ready to go
into a program alone can be enrolled in the three year
old group which meets on Mondays.
Stepping Ahead for Fun BPJ206
Little Sprouts Gardening Club BPJ316
Toddler Playtime BPJ209
Live Butterflies at the Library!
Tuesday, May 19, 10:00am, 24 children from 18
months through 5 years
Get ready to enjoy some fishy fun! Join “A Time for
Kids” for some fun stories, songs, and movement
activities. Then make a craft to bring home.
Tuesday, May 19, 7:00pm, 24 children from 18
months through 5 years
Get ready to enjoy some fishy fun! Join “A Time for
Kids” for some fun stories, songs, and movement
activities. Then make a craft to bring home.
Wednesdays, May 13, 20, 27, and June 3, 10:45am,
15 babies from the 10th through the 17th month
New walkers will enjoy the activities planned to
match their new abilities.
Wednesday, July 1, 10:30am
Join us for our summer reading club kickoff celebration “Story Faces” presented by Christopher Agostino. Christopher Agostino’s Story Faces is a very
different kind of a show, a one-of-a-kind performance to inspire and delight any audience. Audience
volunteers are brought on stage and face painted to
illustrate the stories as he tells them, fully engaging
the audience with a skillful spoken word performance combined with his unique visual art.
Big Fish BPJ215
Tot’s Night Out Big Fish BPJ216
Me and My Baby II BPJ104
Summer Reading Club Kickoff
Christopher Agostino’s Story Faces
BPJ904
Family Programs for Younger Children
Wednesday, June 3, 11:30am, 20 toddlers from 18
through 35 months
Kathy Roeder has lots of exercise and physical
activities planned for your children! They will have a
good time exploring their new abilities.
PlayHooray Celebrates Father’s Day
BPJ204
Wednesday, June 17, 11:00am, 20 babies from 18
through 35 months
Get ready to dance, march and PlayHooray with your
toddler! This fun-filled music and movement program will have everyone up and moving to the beat!
Friday, May 22, 10:00am, 15 children.
Join our gardening club with Anne Soper. Get
ready to dig in the dirt, plant vegetables and watch
them grow!
Fun With Mo Willems BPJ303
Wednesday, May 27 and June 17, 1:30pm,
20 children
Together we’ll read and explore different books by
Mo Willems, including Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive
the Bus! and There Is A Bird On Your Head!. Children will play games and complete a craft related to
the stories that emulates Willem’s creative art style.
Room
Let’s Move with PlayHooray BPJ310
Monday, June 15, 10:00am, 20 children
Get ready to dance, march and move to the beat of
contemporary and pop music. This family oriented
grown-up & me program is a fun way to get everyone
up and moving while encouraging children to build
and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
School Age Programs for Grades
K Through 5
Birds Nest BPJ402
Tuesday, May 12, 4:00pm, 25 children
Join the Baking Coach and create an edible bird’s
nest for spring using chocolate, pretzels and
fondant eggs!
Egg-Citing Spring Time Games BPJ405
Wednesday, May 13, 4:00pm, 30 children
This spring join Chef Rob for some really egg-citing
games! Get ready for a jumbo ostrich egg relay race
and crazy wall ball. Then enjoy a snack prepared by
Chef Rob.
Construction Zone BPJ425
Thursday, May 14, 4:00pm, 30 children
Come together for Lego building fun and creativity.
If you or someone you know has Legos that they no
longer use, please donate them to the Library for use
during this program.
Gardening Club BPJ403
Wednesday, May 20, 4:00pm, 20 children.
Get ready to dig in the dirt! Join Anne Soper as she
teaches you about vegetable gardening. Plant and care
for our library garden and watch it grow! Butterfly Workshop BPJ401
Monday, June 8, 4:00, 25 children
Join Mrs. Soper and explore the wonders of butterflies. Learn about metamorphosis, what plants
attract butterflies, and more at this fun and informative program. Then make a beautiful butterfly craft to
take home.
Creative Cup Building BPJ430
Thursday, June 18, 4:00pm, 30 children
Let your imagination be your guide. Build on your
own or with friends using large plastic cups to see
what you can create.
Parent’s Night Out BPJ411
Friday, June 19, 6:30pm, 40 children
Parents, do you need a few extra hours to run some
errands? Drop your children off at the library for a
movie, snack and a drink. Movie to be announced.
Keep It Simple, Art for Kids I
BPJ503
Tuesday, May 19, 4:00pm, 24 children Grades K-2
Get creative with Mrs. Ahearn. This class will introduce children to the world of art using age appropriate mediums and techniques.
Expressway to Your Art I BPJ600
Tuesday, May 26, 4:00pm, 24 children Grades 3-5
Are you in the mood for painting or sculpting? Join
Mrs. Ahearn for this creative workshop which will
introduce you to the great artists, their styles and
techniques and much more.
Grocery Store Bingo BPJ502
Monday, June 22, 4:00pm, 25 children Grades K-2
Love visiting the grocery store? Then come to the
library for a fun game of grocery store bingo. Everyone will go a home a winner!
Special Events and Programs:
Tuesday, June 9, 4:00pm, 24 children Grades 3-5
Art is a universal language. We need talented young
artists to create some colorful decorations to reflect
our Summer Reading theme, “Every Hero has a
Story”. This summer come to the library to discover
who the real superheroes are!
Fairy Party BPJ500
Wednesday, June 10, 4:00pm, 20 children Grades K-2
Calling all fairy lovers! Come to the library dressed
in your cutest fairy outfit. We will make a craft and
enjoy a scrumptious snack only a fairy would love!
Let’s Go Fly a Kite BPJ608
Tuesday, June 16, 4:00pm, 20 children Grades 3-5
Time to get outside and have some fun! Learn some
fun facts about the wind then build and decorate your
very own kite to take home.
Got homework? Connect with an online tutor using
Brainfuse. Online certified tutors are available to
help you with your homework. Brainfuse also offers
skills-building, writing assistance, flash cards, test
preparation and more. Brainfuse is available on the
Children’s web page under “Homework Sites”. Ask
a librarian if you need assistance.
TumbleBooks
Have animated stories read to you online and then
play a game based on the story. TumbleBooks is
available on the Children’s web page under “Fun
Websites for Kids”.
New Baby Kits are available at the Children’s
Reference Desk for any Bayport or Blue Point
resident who has had a new baby during the last
six months.
Get Well Kits can be picked up at the Children’s Reference Desk to brighten a sick child’s day.
Reading to Dogs
Read to Jay-Zee
Have fun reading with Jay-zee our Reading Dog.
Jay-zee is a registered therapy and reading dog. Reading to dogs provides children with a non-judgmental
and comforting environment to practice their reading
skills. Readers 1st through 5th grade can sign up for
20 minute sessions. Children love reading to dogs.
Sign up early at the Children’s desk for the spots that
are convenient for you.
At Your Library.
TumbleBooks
Have an animated story read to you online and then
play a game based on the story. TumbleBooks is
available on the library’s web page.
Sesame Street eBooks
Now at Bayport-Blue
Point Public Library!
The library subscribes to SESAME
E-BOOKS ONLINE.
STREET
Is your child a fan of Big Bird, Elmo, Burt and Ernie?
Check out our new collection of Sesame Street ebooks now available on our webpage.
• Sesame Street eBooks come in four formats:
•Read: eBooks allow you to read aloud at your
own pace
•Read and Listen: Audio eBooks include fun Sesame
Street audio narration, sound effects and music
•Read and Play: Interactive eBooks invite users
to interact with the content in playful and
educational ways
•Read and Watch: Animated eBooks bring beloved
Sesame Street characters and stories to life in fullcolor animation
Check the Following Program
Descriptions for the Grade
Requirements:
Art Explosion Summer Decorating
BPJ605
Homework Help
The library subscribes to MUZZY ONLINE Available in the library or at home from our website,
Muzzy Online is a fun way for children to learn a foreign language. Learn English, French, Spanish, Italian
and German. Ask a librarian for more information.
Check out the Children’s Page and Blog
on the library’s website!
Great things are happening at the library! Check out
our children’s webpage for fun websites for kids,
things to do in your community, homework sites and
more. We’ve created our blog to keep you up-to-date
on new books, resources, programs and events. We’ll
be posting photographs from our programs for your
enjoyment. You’ll find lists of librarian and staff
favorites to help you with your book selection. Playaway the first pre-loaded digital audio book
Playaways are the simplest way to listen to a book
on the go-with no tapes, CDs or downloads. Simply
plug in your earphones and enjoy!
MOVIE MONDAYS!
@ 1 PM
May 4th ~ Flipped (PG) 90 min
Starring: Madeline Carroll, Callan McAuliffe,
Rebecca De Mornay
Plot: Two eighth-graders start to have feelings for
each other despite being total opposites. Based on
the novel “Flipped” by Wendelin Van Draanen.
May 11th ~ Foxcatcher (R) 134 min
Starring: Steve Carell, Channing Tatum,
Mark Ruffalo
Plot: The greatest Olympic Wrestling Champion
brother team joins Team Foxcatcher led by multimillionaire sponsor John E. du Pont as they train
for the 1988 games in Seoul - a union that leads to
unlikely circumstances.
May 18th ~ You’re Not You (R) 102 min
Starring: Hilary Swank, Emmy Rossum,
Josh Duhamel
Plot: A drama centered on a classical pianist who
has been diagnosed with ALS and the brash college
student who becomes her caregiver.
May 25th ~ Library Closed for Memorial Day
June 1st ~ Selma (PG-13) 128 min
Starring: David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tim Roth
Plot: A chronicle of Martin Luther King’s campaign
to secure equal voting rights via an epic march
from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965.
June 8th ~ Birdman (R) 119 min
Starring: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis,
Edward Norton
Plot: A washed-up actor, who once played an iconic
superhero, battles his ego and attempts to recover
his family, his career and himself in the days leading up to the opening of his Broadway play.
June 15th ~ Love Finds You in Sugarcreek (TV)
90 min
Starring: Tom Everett Scott, Sarah Lancaster,
Thomas Kapanowski
Plot: Baseball player Micah Matthias and his young
son Bobby are fleeing a brutal media following the
traumatic and unsolved murder of their wife and
mother.
June 22nd ~ Theory of Everything (PG-13)
123 min
Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones,
Tom Prior
Plot: A look at the relationship between the famous
physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife.
June 29th ~ Wild (R) 115 min
Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern,
Gaby Hoffmann
Plot: A chronicle of one woman’s 1,100-mile solo
hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent
catastrophe.
Adult Programs from page 2
The Career Corner
Monday, June 8, 7-9pm
During this workshop you’ll learn about resume writing,
job interviewing skills and job search strategies. Prepare
yourself for those tough interview questions and get the
job you want. BPA612
Enhancing Your Creative Abilities
through Collages
Tuesday, June 9, 1-2:30pm
Local fabric artist Mary Kate McKenna invites you to join
her in a discussion about how to further develop and enhance your own creative abilities by working through the
endless possibilities of the multi-media collage. Works
from her private collection will illustrate her own artistic
journey into creative fun. BPA613
The Power of
Essential Oils
Thursday, June 11,
7-8:30pm
Take a comprehensive
look at essential oils during this class given by
nutritionist Fay Eikenes.
Ms. Eikenes will cover the
history of essential oils
along with their different
properties and purities.
The various types and uses for these oils will also be covered, and you will get to smell and sample some popular
essential oils as well! BPA614
Keep it Simple Pottery
Monday, June 15, 6:30-8:30pm
Librarian and artist Debbie will teach you how to build a
geometric vessel with clay using the slab technique. You
will learn how to roll, score and slip clay and add a design
to the surface. Fee: $10 payable by check only. BPA387
A Summer Spread
Thursday, June 18, 7-8:30pm
Culinary instructor Evelyn Banker is back to whip up a
hearty salad, a mint oregano dip, and an anti-oxidant rich
iced tea perfect for a summer day. Fee: $5 payable by
check only. BPA902
Summer Solstice Walking Tour –
Revised!
Sunday, June 21
*Tour begins at 6:30pm at the Blue Point Avenue dock
and concludes at 8:15pm in the Ruth Vanik garden at the
Library
Once again, local historian Gene Horton will be your
guide on this walking tour that celebrates both the longest
day of the year and historic sites in Blue Point. This year
the tour’s theme will be “Blue Point Avenue; Yesterday &
Today,” and will include historical information on homes
never before featured on this tour. Stroll along Blue Point
Avenue, stopping along the sidewalk to look at various
private houses and historic buildings on the way. The
stops will include the former site of the Five Mile Look
Hotel, the Megill House, the South Bay House, the Hallett
House and much more. Please join us for this local summer tradition! The tour will conclude in the Library garden, where light refreshments will be provided. BPA623
Exercise Classes
Summer Seafood Treats with
Chef Craig
Thursday, June 25, 6-7:30pm
Join Chef Craig and the Block Island Seafood Company
for some summer seafood treats. They’ll demonstrate a
glazed cod over a summer salad and their carrot and ginger soup. Raffles? Of course! Fee: $5 payable by check
only. BPA904
Beginning Meditation
Friday, June 26, 6-7pm
Yoga instructor Diane Aronsen will teach you how to
begin a meditation practice. Please bring a meditation
cushion, yoga blanket or bolster to sit comfortably. Chairs
can be used if you have difficulty coming to the floor.
BPA134
The Gift of Reiki
Monday, June 29, 7-8:30pm
This program has a prerequisite of having attended the
“Introduction to Reiki” presentation, as this class will
build upon what was learned in the last class. Allow
yourself to enjoy this gentle ancient art. Join Usui Reiki
Master Teacher Trish Slawinski as she guides you in experiencing this beautiful modality. BPA616
Adult Summer Reading Club
Sign up starts on Monday, June 1
Club runs from Monday, June 8 to Monday, August 3
Why let the kids
have all the summer reading fun?
Sign up for our
independent reading club! Here’s
how it works: When
you sign up starting on June 1st at
the Reference Desk
you’ll get a welcome
packet chock full
of recommended
reads. Starting on
June 8, you can submit one book review per week; after
3, 6 & 8 reviews you’ll get a prize plus you can enter our
grand prize drawing every time you submit a review. If
you submit at least three (3) book reviews throughout the
summer you’ll be invited to our delectable luncheon on
Saturday, August 15.
Zumba Fitness
Tuesdays, May 5, May 12, June 2, 9, 16 & 23, 7-8pm
Join certified Zumba instructor Kathy Roeder for this
invigorating workout. Zumba combines international rhythms and Latin style dance with interval and
resistance training for a full body workout. Don’t
forget to wear sneakers and bring water! Fee: $10
payable by check only. BPA121
Arthritis Foundation
Senior Flex
Thursdays, May 7, 14, 28, June 4, 11 & 18, 10-11am
Fee: $10 payable by check only. BPA103
Beginning Yoga
Saturdays, May 9, 16, June 6, 13 & 20, 10-11am
For all yoga classes, please make sure to bring a
yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing, and eat a light
meal at least one to two hours beforehand. Fee: $10
payable by check only. BPA107
Yoga Levels I & II
Wednesdays, May 20, 27, June 3, 17 & 24, 7-8pm
Both yoga beginners and the more advanced are welcome to attend this class. Instructor Diane Aronsen
will tailor this class to suit all skill levels. Fee: $10
payable by check only. BPA108
Beginning Tai Chi
Mondays, May 11, 18, June 1, 15, 22 & 29,
11:15am-12:15pm
This course teaches the 24 movements of the Beijing
Tai Chi form. Be sure to wear loose, comfortable
clothing and soft-soled shoes for all Tai Chi classes.
Fee: $10 payable by check only. BPA120
Intermediate Tai Chi
Tuesdays, May 12, 19, June 2, 16, 23 & 30,
11:15am-12:15pm
This course focuses on improving and perfecting
the 24 movements of the Beijing Tai Chi form. Fee:
$10 payable by check only. BPA122
On
Library Information Exhibit
Telephone: 631-363-6133
e-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://bprt.suffolk.lib.ny.us/
Hours: Monday- Friday: 10am-9pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm
Library Closed:
May 10, Mother’s Day
May 24, Memorial Day Sunday
May 25, Memorial Day
June 21, Father’s Day
June 28, Closed Sundays til Sept. 20
Library Board meetings are held on the
second Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm.
Please notify the Library if you
need special accommodations
due to a disability. The
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community
Room is equipped with
assisted listening devices.
Library Board of Trustees
Kim McAward, President
Mary Ellen Adams
Ronald F. Devine, Jr.
Stephanie Heineman
Susan Kennedy-Smith
Michael Firestone
Library Director
MAY 2015
In the hall gallery are paintings done by the LONG
ISLAND COLORISTS in an exhibit arranged by
Paul Padovano. Artist and BBP Librarian Deborah
Ahern’s sculptures are shown in the west hall case.
Honoring Memorial Day World War 1 model airplanes collected by Robert Macaluso are displayed
in the east case and Bob Parente’s Military mementos are in the LeCluse case. On the Blue Point Avenue bulletin board is the Children’s Spring Garden
exhibit created by BBP Gardner Anne Soper.
JUNE 2015
June is here and time to celebrate Blue Point. Gene
Horton, our own BBP Historian, will again hold his
Summer Solstice lecture-walk, display post cards
of long forgotten buildings in the LeCluse case and
show his collections of old time Blue Point artifacts
in the east and west hall cases. BBP Librarian Gail
Silsbe has all the summer activities being offered
by the Childrens Department described on the Blue
Point Avenue bulletin board.