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The
First
Inside
this issue
For Adults
Weekend Programs p. 2
Antarctica Adventure p. 3
Art House Films p. 4
Computer Cleanup
and Security p. 4
St. Francis Outreach Bus p. 5
For Teens
Regents Review Sessions p. 7
English Wizards: Last Harry
Potter Movie Party p. 7
Latin Zumba p. 7
Japanese Origami p. 7
Teen Volunteer opportunities p. 7
For Parents
& Children
Summer Reading Club Kick Off:
World’s Fair p. 6
Library Mamas p. 6
May/June 2011
May is Small Business Month
Quickbooks For The Small
Business Owner DXA337
Book Buzz Bingo p. 7
Library Board Of
Trustee Meetings
Monday, May 23
6:30 pm (DH)
Monday, June 20
6:30 pm (DH)
Franchising 101 DXA340
Tuesday, May 3, 7 pm (DH)
Do you have questions on how to use Quickbooks
for your company’s financial records? Unsure of
where to plug the numbers? Join Michael Shapey,
a Certified Public Accountant, who will answer your
accounting questions.
Finding Your Customers Through
Effective Social Media Marketing
DXA338
Wednesday, May 4, 7 pm (DH)
Social media marketing is a marketing tool for
small businesses to identify and attract new
customers. Join Brian Sininsky, Internet Marketing Consultant for Reach Local, as he discusses
how this is becoming an integral part of a company’s total market plan.
Starting and Growing Your Own
Business DXA339
Thursday, May 5, 7 pm (DH)
Learn the fundamentals of setting up a business. Presented by SCORE.
Tuesday, May 10, 7 pm (DH)
Is a franchise right for you? Join Stuart Levenberg
of the Kenington Company as he discusses the
basics.
Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
Real Life Financial Tips for Teens
DXY580
Wednesday, May 11, 7 pm (DH)
Start a successful financial life early. Join Alex
DiMartini, Vice President at Morgan Stanley, as
he discusses the proper use of credit cards and
advice on saving and investing.
Writing A Business Plan DXA342
Thursday, May 12, 7 pm (DH)
A business plan is the smart way to focus on
your business objectives. Presented by SCORE.
Marketing Your Business DXA343
Thursday, May 19, 7 pm (DH)
Develop a successful marketing plan, do your
own market research and track results. Presented by SCORE.
Refreshments will be available at 6:45 pm. All programs are FREE. Registration is requested.
Telephone (631) 421-4530, ext. 321 or 378. Register online @hhhlibrary.org.
Read Around the World
Puppet Show p. 7
Lego Club p. 7
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Career Help
Career Counseling
Need help with your career
search, resumé or cover letter?
Call Edna Susman at (631)
498-1260, to make an appointment for free career counseling
help at the library by a certified
career counselor. For district
residents only.
Job & Career Resources Job Fair
Wednesday, May 4,
Demonstration
Wednesday, May 11 or
May 25, 10-11 am (DH) or
Tuesday, May 17, 3-4 pm
(DH) or Thursday, May 26,
7:30-8:30 pm (DH)
See page 2 for details.
Call Edna Susman (631) 498-1260 with questions.
Visit us at: hhhlibrary.org
10 am-1 pm (DH)
Come to the Library dressed for
success! Bring your resume to
meet job recruiters and receive
employment information. The Job
Fair is presented by the Suffolk
County Department of Labor’s
One Stop Employment Center.
Registration not required.
For Adults
Weekend Programs
Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble
Sunday, May 15, 2 pm (DH)
Come and enjoy soaring sounds featuring flute, harp and strings
that will stir your soul and energize your spirit. Tickets are not
required, admission is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
This program is made possible by a grant from NYSCA through the
Huntington Arts Council.
Two Guys and a Gal
Sunday, May 22, 2 pm (DH)
Join Mike, Sara and Les as they sing broadway tunes and songs
to soothe the soul. Their musical revue includes the works of
great composers such as Rogers and Hammerstein, Lerner and
Lowe as well as artists like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Bobby
Darin, Tony Bennett and Celine Dion.
Green Living Seminars
Starflower Experiences presents seminars to help people think
about life choices and their impact on the Earth.
Your Health and the Environment
Thursday, May 12, 7 pm (M)
Presented by Cathy Scheer, Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition
Counselor, Environmental Educator
Learn how to make healthier choices for yourself, your family and
the planet. Topics include the importance of organics, the health
benefits of eating with the seasons and buying locally.
Healthy Skin Care is Preventative Health Care
Thursday, June 9, 7 pm (M)
Learn how the skin works and how it is connected to our immune
system. Find out what harmful chemicals you should stay away from
and receive free samples sizes of Dr. Hauschka Skin Care by calling
Starflower Experiences at (516) 938-6152 to register.
Learn a Language
Conversations in French
Tuesdays, May 3 & June 7, 7-8:30 pm (M)
Is your French a little rusty, planning a trip to France? Join this fun
group and practice speaking French in a comfortable and relaxed
atmosphere. All levels are welcome.
New English Speakers’ Conversation Group
Classes meet every Tuesday from 10 am-12 pm &
Wednesday from 7-9 pm (DH)
Join this friendly group of people from around the world who have fun
practicing the English language together. Registration not required. For
more information call Catherine Given at (631) 421-4530, ext. 325.
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Follow the library on
… in Concert
Saturday, June 4, 2 pm (DH)
Presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions
Recently revived on Broadway, Bye Bye Birdie is one of the most captivating musicals of our time. It tells the story of rock and roll singer,
Conrad Birdie, who is about to be inducted into the army. Songs
include Put on a Happy Face, One Boy, and A Lot of Livin’ to Do!
AT T EN T ION
• Limit of 2 tickets for each weekend performance.
• Doors open 15 minutes before the performance.
• No one will be seated before scheduled time without a ticket.
• Available seats will be given to non-ticket holders on a first-come,
first-served basis.
NOVEL Destinations
Adult Summer Reading Club DXA362
The program begins on Friday, June 24. Sign up by registering online
using the the program registration code listed above. And remember
to pick up your complimentary welcome kit from the Adult Reference
Desk. Each time you finish a book, enter it online at http://hhhlibrary.
org/bookcommentform.htm. Your entries will automatically be entered
into a weekly raffle. A grand prize will be raffled off at the Just Desserts
party on August 18, 7 pm (DH). The winner must be present.
Displays @ Dix Hills
May
June
Annual Half Hollow Hills
Elementary School
The Beauty of Nature
by Barbara Levin
Reception: May 2, 7 pm
Job & Career Resources Demonstration
Wednesday, May 11 or May 25, 10-11 am (DH) or Tuesday,
May 17, 3-4 pm (DH) or Thursday, May 26, 7:30-8:30 pm (DH)
Please join Edna Susman from our Reference Department, who will
demonstrate the Library’s career and job-related online databases:
• Career Cruising
• Job And Career Accelerator
• Learning Express
• Plunkett Research Online
• Universal Class
Registration not required. Call Edna Susman (631) 498-1260
with questions.
at twitter.com/HHHCL
Programs
Arts & Culture
Collecting Matisse and Modern
Masters: The Cone Sisters of
Baltimore DXA344
Wednesday, May 4, 2:30 pm (DH)
Presented by Art Historian Mary Vahey
The internationally renowned Cone Collection
of modern Art began when Baltimore sisters
Claribel & Etta Cone visited the Paris studios of
Henri Matisse & Pablo Picasso and assembled
one of the world’s most important art collections. This is a multi-media presentation.
Fascinating Rhythm: The Music
of George & Ira Gershwin DXA348
Thursday, May 19, 2:30 pm (DH)
Presented by Jack Schnur
Join us for an afternoon celebrating the music
of George & Ira Gershwin as performed by
Frank Sinatra, Ethel Merman, Lena Horne,
Gene Kelly and many others. Also included
are rare clips from the 1930s of Paul
Whiteman and his Orchestra performing Rhapsody in Blue and commentaries from Michael
Feinstein and Leonard Bernstein.
Intellectual Resistance During the
Holocaust: Escape Through Books, Parallels of Indochina and
Vietnam: How America Got
Reading and Storytelling DXA345
Thursday, May 5, 2:30 pm (DH)
Involved in the War DXA361
Presented by Miriam Intrator,
Doctoral Candidate, Graduate Center, CUNY
Learn about the prisoner-run library that was
established in the ghetto concentration camp
Theresienstadt. The “Ghettozentralbucherei”
(Ghetto Central Library) during World War II
opened in November of 1942 and remained in
operation, offering prisoners vital means of escape and solace, until liberation in May of 1945.
This lecture is made possible by a grant from the
New York Council for the Humanities.
H.M.S. Pinafore: Music by Sir
Arthur Sullivan; Libretto by
W.S. Gilbert DXA346
Thursday, May 12, 2:30 pm (DH)
Presented by Hofstra Professor James Kolb
Learn about this extraordinary pair of composer
and lyricist who, although they had separate
careers, enjoyed a successful partnership with
H.M.S Pinafore as the pinnacle of their careers.
Great Britain: An Affectionate
Portrait DXA347
Wednesday, May 18, 2:30 pm (DH)
Presented by Michael Fairchild
Enjoy this affectionate portrait of this pivotal
European country. From Stonehenge to Admiral
Nelson’s triumph at Trafalgar and all the
castles and cathedrals in between. This is a
multimedia presentation.
Except where stated, registration
begins on May 2nd for those
programs using a program code
beginning with DXA or MLA
Wednesday, May 25, 2:30 pm (DH)
Join retired Airforce Sargeant Mike Becker
as he discusses the reasons why America
became involved in the Vitenam War. Mr.
Becker will also present various memorabilia
from that era.
Antarctica Adventure DXA350
Thursday, May 26, 2:30 pm (DH)
Presented by Nelson Burack
If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel
like to be surrounded by fearless wildlife, or
to gaze upon turreted castles and fairy tale
palaces sculpted in ice, then Antarctica, the
last relatively unspoiled wilderness on earth
is for you. This is a multimedia presentation.
Ladies Night Out DXA351
Thursday, May 26, 7 pm (DH)
Presented by Joe DiPrisco
Ladies, are you tired of waiting for help to fix
that leaky faucet or cabinet door? This home
improvement workshop designed for the new
or existing homeowner will teach you how to
repair some of the most common household
problems.
Gauguin: Maker of Myth DXA352
Wednesday, June 1, 2:30 pm (DH)
Presented by Art Historian May Vahey
The sumptuous, color images of Gauguin’s
Brittany and the islands of the South Sea
are some of the most appealing paintings in
modern art. Organized thematically, this lecture will examine Gauguin’s use of religious
and mythological symbols to tell stories that
draw from his European cultural heritage and
from Maori legend.
Cole Porter DXA353
Thursday, June 9 2:30 pm (DH)
Presented by Hofstra Professor James Kolb
There was a time when Broadway musicals
were elegant, witty and sophisticated,
qualities that reached their zenith in the
works of Cole Porter. Songs include Anything
Goes, Jubilee, Red, Hot and Blue! and Kiss
Me, Kate. This is a multimedia presentation.
Vietnam & Cambodia: From
Repression to Recovery DXA354
Thursday, June 16, 2:30 pm (DH)
Learn about this part of the world that is
steeped in ancient rituals, traditional communities and farms. Hear how today’s life
in Cambodia is still centered on family, food
and faith. This is a multimedia presentation.
Bonnie Siracusa: Mural Artist
DXA357
Thursday, June 16, 7 pm (DH)
Meet the artist and see examples of her
work. Learn about the process, purpose and
function of murals as public works of art, and
their use in interior design for both home and
commercial use.
We’ve Got Your Number DXA358
Wednesday, June 22, 7 pm (DH)
Presented by Carole Durand, Numerologist
You don’t need to be a mathematician to
understand numerology. This workshop
will explore this ancient wisdom that has
survived over the centuries to inspire our
creative spirit in all aspects of life.
The Miracle of Mozart DXA359
Thursday, June 29, 2:30 pm (DH)
Presented by Dr. Judith Alstadter
The transcendence and perfection of
Mozart’s work have rarely been equaled and
never surpassed. This lecture will explore
the work of this incredible master through
live music performed by Dr. Alstadter.
All Registrations:
Online, In Person or by Telephone begin
on the date listed when the library opens.
Dix Hills - 9:30 am
Melville - 10:00 am
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Computers
Computer Tutor (DH)
Schedule a 30-minute one-on-one appointment on a
topic of your choosing. All instruction will be at basic
level. Call (631) 421-4530, ext. 389 or e-mail [email protected]
Beginner’s Microsoft Word 2007
Thursdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 11:30 am-12:30 pm (DH)
Learn the basics of this computer program and the many ways it can
be used. Students must know how to use a computer mouse. Call
(631) 421-4530 to register beginning 5/9.
Computer Cleanup and Security DXA360
Wednesday, June 8, 2:30 pm (DH)
Presented by James Balletta, Network and Systems Administrator
A clean computer is a fast computer. Learn how you can get the most
from your Windows-based computer by attending this lecture/demo.
For intermediate and advanced users. Registration begins 5/2.
Downloading eBooks Demonstration
eBooks? iPad? Nook? If you need help downloading or just have
questions, contact Ellen Druda at (631) 498-1224 to set up a
special computer tutor one-on-one appointment.
Attention TWIG Users
The Suffolk e-mail Program TWIG will be discontinued on June 30th.
All users will be automatically forwarded over to SuffolkWeb Mail. If
you need help with the transition, please contact our compuer tutor
coordinator at (631) 421-4530, ext. 389.
Games People Play
Bridge
Mah-jongg
Chess
Player’s Choice
Mondays, 10 am-1 pm (DH)
(no sessions 5/2 &5/30)
Mondays, 2-5 pm (DH)
(no session 5/30)
Fridays, 1-4 pm (DH)
(5/20 session ends at 3:30 pm)
Tuesdays, 1-4 pm (DH)
(no session 5/10)
Informal (no instruction) sessions. Bring your games.
Book Discussions
Mid-Morning Book Break
Thursdays • 11 am (DH)
May 19: Let the Great World Spin
by Colum McCann
June 16: TBA
Leader: Helen Harris,
Educator
Luncheon Book
Discussion
The Reader Selects
Tuesdays • 7:30 pm (M)
May 17: No One
Would Listen: A True
Financial Thriller by
Harry Markopolos
June 21: Triangle:
The Fire that
Changed America
by David Von Drehle Bowden
July 19: What This Cruel War was
Over by Chandra Manning
Leader: Chris Garland, Librarian
Fridays • 12 pm (M)
May 13: Good Faith by Jane Smiley
June 10: 19th Wife
by David Ebershoff
July 8: Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Leader: Michele Lauer-Bader, Director
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Films
Feature Films
The King’s Speech (2010)
Rated R. 119 min.
Wednesday, May 11
2 pm (DH)
Friday, May 27
2 pm (M)
The Fighter (2010)
Rated R. 115 min.
Wednesday, June 8
2 pm (DH)
Friday, June 24
2 pm (M)
Art House Film Discussion
Leader: Chris Garland, Librarian
Gasland (2010) Unrated. 106 min.
Wednesday, May 25 • 6:30 pm (M)
Gasland documents Writer/Director Josh
Fox’s cross-country odyssey to find out
if the controversial process of hydraulic
fracturing -- or fracking -- is actually safe.
Traveling across 24 states to interview
families, EPA whistleblowers, congressmen and scientists in
vast drilling areas, Josh learns of things gone horribly wrong,
from illness to hair loss to flammable water. His inquiries lead
him ever deeper into a web of secrets, lies, conspiracy and
contamination -- a web that potentially stretches to threaten
the New York Watershed.
Conviction (2010) Rated R. 103 min.
Wednesday, June 22 • 6:30 pm (M)
Two-time Academy Award winner Hilary
Swank and Sam Rockwell deliver unforgettable performances in this incredible true
story about a young woman whose world
is shattered when her beloved brother
Kenny (Rockwell) is convicted of murder
and sentenced to life in prison. Steadfastly convinced of his
innocence, Betty Anne embarks on an 18-year journey to set
Kenny free, using state-of-the-art forensic technology.
The Screening Room
How I Ended This Summer
(2010) Unrated. 130 min.
Friday, May 13, 2 pm (DH)
A truthful, and clever examination of two men working at the
distant and isolated meteorological station
in the midst of
the chillingly
beautiful Arctic
Circle.
Helena From the Wedding
(2010) Unrated. 89 min.
Friday, June 17, 2 pm (DH)
Two newlywed couples host
a New Year’s Eve party at a
remote cabin in
the mountains. A
beautiful guest
surprises everyone and quickly
throws the promise of a relaxing
weekend out the
window.
Attention: Please observe posted ratings and be aware
that unrated films may include hard language, violence
and adult situations.
Defensive Driving Courses
National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course
Saturday, May 7
10 am-5 pm (DH)
Tuesday, May 24 &
Wednesday, May 25
7-10 pm (DH)
or
Registration is underway.
Saturday, June 11
10 am-5 pm (DH)
Tuesday, June 28 &
Wednesday, June 29
7-10 pm (DH)
or
Registration begins May 14.
Saturday, July 9
10 am-5 pm (DH)
or
Tuesday, July 26 &
Wednesday, July 27
7-10 pm (DH)
Registration begins June 15.
During Saturday sessions there will be a 30-minute break.
Bring a bag lunch & beverage. Cost: $35.00. Cash or checks
payable to HHHCL .
AARP Driver Safety Program
In-person registration for June & July classes begins Saturday,
May 21 for residents and May 28 for nonresidents.
Monday, June 20 & Wednesday, June 22, 10 am-1:30 pm (DH)
Monday, June 13 & Tuesday, June 14, 10 am-1 pm (Melville)
Registration is at Melville
Monday, July 11 & Tuesday, July 12, 6-9:30 pm (DH)
Geared to participants 50 years of age & older. Bring driver’s license,
check made out to AARP and black pen to FIRST session.
Cost: $14.00 ($12 for AARP members, must present AARP
membership card at time of payment.)
Except where stated, registration begins on
May 2nd for those programs using a program
code beginning with DXA or MLA
Fitness
Fitness
Registration is limited to 2 per district cardholder
on the first day of registration
Library cards must be presented at time of registration
Therapeutic Yoga Plus
Zumba Fitness
Certified Yoga Instructor:
Jane Kearns-Landow
Certified Zumba Instructor:
Lucy Ludovicio
Yoga and pilates for all ages & all
levels. Wear footless clothing; bring
a mat & towel. Cost: $32.00
(8 classes)
Learn Zumba basics. Dance to
Latin, Caribbean and African music
while having a fun time.
Cost: $32.00 (8 classes)
Total Body Workout
Zumba Fitness
at Melville
Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:45-10:45
am (DH)
June 21, 28, July 1, 5, 8, 12, 19,
26 (no class 6/24, 7/15, 7/22)
Registration begins 5/23.
Certified Personal Trainer:
Maria Adrian
Thursdays, 10-11 am (DH)
Thursdays, 11:15-12:15 pm (DH)
June 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21,
28, August 4
Registration begins 6/6.
Certified Zumba Instructor:
Judy Sanders
Tuesdays & Fridays,
10-11 am (DH)
May 17, 20, 24, 27, 31,
June 3, 7, 10
Registration begins 5/7.
A combination of low-impact
aerobics and weights. Bring hand
weights & mat. Cost: $32.00
(8 classes)
Evening Yoga for
Beginners
Certified Yoga Instructor: Cathy Adamo
Mondays, 6:45-7:45 pm (DH)
April 25, May 9, 16, 23, June 6,
13, 20, 27 (no class 5/2 & 5/30)
Registration is underway.
Discover new vitality, strength and
flexibility through yoga postures and
breathing techniques. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring yoga mat and 2
firm blankets. Cost: $32.00
(8 classes)
Thursdays, 7-8 pm (M)
June 16, 23, 30, July 14, 21,
28 (no class on 7/7)
Registration begins 5/21 at
Melville.
Learn Zumba basics. Dance to
Latin, Caribbean and African music
while having a fun time.
Cost: $24.00 (6 classes)
Saturday Zumba
at Melville
Certified Zumba Instructor: TBA
Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am (M)
June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16,
23 (no class 7/2) Registration
begins 6/4 at Melville.
Learn Zumba basics. Dance to
Latin, Caribbean and African music
while having a fun time.
Cost: $24.00 (6 classes)
Arthritis Exercise
Presented by the Arthritis Foundation
Wednesdays, 12-1 pm (DH)
June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 10, 17, 24 (no class 8/3)
Registration begins 6/11.
Build strength, flexibility and stamina. Cost: $30.00 (8 classes)
St. Francis Hospital Community
Outreach Bus
Wednesday, May 16, 10-2 pm (DH)
Free screenings for blood pressure, simple
blood test for cholesterol and diabetes with
appropriate patient education available for
anyone over 18 years old. Referrals will also
be available. Registration not required, firstcome, first-served. Fasting is not required.
Health & Wellness
Medication Management DXA355
Wednesday, June 15, 2:30 pm (DH)
Presented by Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Learn why medicines should be managed and
how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Healthy Aging DXA356
Wednesday, June 15, 7 pm (DH)
Presented by Dr. Robert S. Newman, DC, CCN
Learn about the biology of aging and the most
current research in the study of longevity.
Hear what specific lifestyle practices affect a
healthy, high vitality life.
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Children’s Services
2011
Summer
Reading
Clubs
Readers of all ages will
travel the globe this summer
as we launch “One World,
Many Stories!” Children will
explore different countries
and places through stories,
crafts, music, and other
activities. Registered participants will receive reading
passports, prizes, raffles,
and more. Registration for
all Summer Reading Clubs
officially opens on Friday,
June 24 at 3 pm. Mark your
calendars now for a fun-tastic summer filled with great
books and programs!
★★ Global Tots
Ages birth-35 months
★★ One World, Many Stories:
Read-to-Me Club
Ages 3-Entering Kindergarten
★★ One World, Many Stories:
School Age Club
Entering Grades 1-5
Summer Reading Club
Kick Off: World's Fair
DXJ805
Friday, June 24, 3-5 pm (DH)
Children ages birth-5th grade
and an adult
Join the Children's Department
between 3-5 pm to play some
carnival games, have your face
painted, create a craft, and register for the 2011 reading clubs!
Don't miss one of our most
popular events of the year!
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PLEASE NOTE :
Due to ongoing roof replacement work at the Dix Hills Building, our children’s offerings are
limited for May and June. We apologize for the inconvenience, and look forward to providing you an amazing summer of programs for this year’s Summer Reading Club!
Thank you for your patience.
•For early childhood and preschool programs, please list your child’s name and birth date in
the note field when registering online. For school age programs, list their name and grade. We
reserve the right to cancel your program registration if this information is not given, to ensure
that children are registered for the correct classes.
•Children must meet the minimum age or grade listed by the FIRST day the class is offered.
•We will hold your spot for the first five minutes of the start of a class, and will then allow waitlisted patrons access.
• Craft classes may contain paint and other messy materials. Please dress your child accordingly.
Program for
Parents & Caregivers
Library Mamas DXJ867
Friday, June 17, 10:30 am
(DH) Expectant and new
mothers
Come to the library to meet other new or expectant moms, and
help us explore the possibility of
a library-based Mother's Center!
Registration begins 5/5.
Early Childhood Programs
(0-47 months, with an adult)
Book Babies MLJ528
Tuesday, May 10, 10 am (M)
0-12 months old
Share some board books and
play time with your little one in
this early literacy class. Registration begins 4/27.
Babies Boogie DXJ645
Wednesday June 8 10-10:45
am (DH) 0-17 months old
Movement, music and rhythm
with the energetic Nicole Sparling! Registration begins 5/12.
Mother Goose MLJ542,
DXJ716
Monday May 23, 10:30 am (M)
and/or Friday, June 17, 10 am
(DH) 0-47 months old
Join us for some rhymes, finger
plays, and simple songs in this
early literacy class. Registration begins 4/27.
So Big Storytime MLJ544
Perfectly Preschool
Toddlers Tango DXJ646
MLJ608
Wednesdays, May 11, 18, 25
10:30 am (M) 36 months-5 years
old, not yet in kindergarten
Calling all preschoolers! Come
to our Spring story times with
an adult to hear some wonderful
stories and create simple crafts.
Registration begins 4/28.
Fridays, May 6, 13, 20, 10 am
(M) 24-35 months old
A beginning story time class
for our active little patrons that
features lots of rhymes, music,
and simple stories. Registration
begins 4/27.
Wednesday June 8, 11 am
(DH) 18-36 months old
Movement, music and rhythm
with the energetic Nicole Sparling! Registration begins 5/12.
Wee Walkers MLJ545
Thursdays, May 12, 19, 26,
10 am (M) 12-23 months old
Part early literacy class, part
play time - join us for fingerplays,
songs, simple activities and stories. Registration begins 5/2.
Preschool Programs
(36 months-5 years old, not yet in
kindergarten, with an adult,
unless otherwise noted)
Flag Day DXJ889
Tuesday, June 14, 7 pm (DH)
36 months-kindergarten
Make a flag from around the
world with our Teen Volunteers
and help decorate our
room for the Summer
Reading Club! Registration
begins
5/24.
Saturday Stories DXJ607
Saturday, June 11, 10 am
(DH) 24 months-6 years old
Listen to some stories and make
a simple craft. Registration
begins 5/13.
Family Programs
Book Buddies Read-aThon DXJ890
Wednesday, May 18, 6-8 pm
(DH) 36 months-2nd grade
Listen to stories and make a
simple craft to celebrate reading
with our Teen Volunteer Book
Buddies Crew! Registration for
half hour time slots begins 5/2.
Read Around the World
Puppet Show DXJ891
Thursday, June 9, 7 pm (DH)
30 months-5th grade
The Teen Volunteer Puppeteers
are here with an original puppet
show to get you ready for summer
reading! Registration begins 5/9.
School Age Programs
(Grades K-5, unless otherwise noted)
Book Buzz Bingo DXJ641
Friday, June 10, 7 pm (DH)
Grades 2-5 and an adult
Join us for a game of bingo,
snacks, and prizes! Registration
begins 5/13.
Lego Club MLJ625
Puppy Tales
Tuesday, May 17 and/or Tuesday,
June 7, 7 pm (DH) Grades K-5
Don't like reading out loud? Come
“practice” reading a story to one of
our local certified therapy dogs. They
love to sit in laps and listen! No registration required - sign up for a fifteen
minute time slot upon your arrival.
First come, first served.
Wednesday, May 25, 4 pm (M) Grades 2-5
We provide the LEGOs, a theme, and a snack.
You provide the imagination! Creations will be on display
at the library each month. Registration begins 5/3.
Teens
Regents Review Sessions
*Online, telephone and in-person registration will begin at
9:30 am on each registration day.
*Only residents of the HHH School District with a valid library
card may register. Each student may only sign up for one
session of each subject.
*Once classes are full, a waiting list will be created. Due
to space and time constraints, we cannot guarantee extra
classes.
*The cost is $36 pp for each class. Payment is due first day
of class, cash or checks made out to HHHCL. No one will
be allowed to take the class without payment.
*Students must attend only designated sessions for each
class. The library will not facilitate any switches.
*All review classes will be held at the Dix Hills building.
*For more information call Teen Services, (631) 498-1262.
Algebra Review DXY581
Wed. 6/1 & 6/8, 6:15-8 pm
Registration begins 5/9.
Algebra Review DXY582
Thurs. 6/2 & 6/9, 6:15-8 pm
Registration begins 5/9.
Biology Review DXY583
Tues. 5/31, 6/7, 6:15-8 pm
Registration begins 5/10.
Biology Review DXY584
Sat. 6/4 & 6/11, 11:30 am1:15 pm
Registration begins 5/10.
Wednesday, June 15, 7
pm (DH) Grades K-5
Listen to some stories about
dads and create a gift to
bring home. Registration
begins 5/18.
You Are Here:
Our Whole World
(DH) Grades 6 & up
Teen Summer Reading Club.
Join beginning 6/20.
Battle of the Books DXY595
Chemistry Review DXY586
Fri. 6/3 & 6/10, 6:15-8 pm
Registration begins 5/10.
Trigonometry Review
DXY593
Mon. 6/6 & 6/13, 6:15-8 pm
Registration begins 5/13.
Trigonometry Review
DXY594
Wed. 6/1 & 6/8, 6:15-8 pm
Registration begins 5/13.
Who Wants to be a
Millionaire? DXY580
English Wizards:
Last Harry Potter
Movie Party DXY596
Book Buddies
Read-a-Thon DXY601
Geometry Review DXY589
Thurs. 6/2 & 6/9, 6:15-8 pm
Registration begins 5/12.
Global Review DXY592
Sun. 6/5 & 6/12, 2-3:45 pm
Registration begins 5/13.
Teen Volunteer
Opportunities
Wednesday, May 11, 7 pm (DH)
Start a successful financial life
early. Get the tools to make wise
financial decisions. Earn 1 hour
of community service. Registration is underway.
Latin Zumba DXY597
Global Review DXY591
Sun. 6/5 & 6/12, 12-1:45 pm
Registration begins 5/13.
Thursday, May 5, 7 pm
(DH) Grades K-5
Listen to some stories about
moms and create a gift to
bring home. Registration
begins 4/27.
Wednesdays, June 29, July 6,
13, 20, 27, August 3, 10,
6 pm (DH)
Serious readers need apply! Part
quiz show, part team event, totally
fun! Registration begins 6/15.
Thursday, July 7, 7 pm (DH)
Make drinkable potions, chocolate fondue frogs and wands.
Registration begins 6/23.
Geometry Review DXY590
Fri. 6/3 & 6/10, 6:15-8 pm
Registration begins 5/12.
Mother's Day StoryCraft DXJ718
Visit www.hhhlteens.blogspot.com
Earth Science Review
DXY588
Sun. 6/5 & 6/12, 12-1:45 pm
Registration begins 5/11.
Chemistry Review DXY585
Tues. 5/31 & 6/7, 6:15-8 pm
Registration begins 5/10.
Earth Science Review
DXY587
Sat. 6/4 & 6/11,
9:30-11:15 am
Registration begins 5/11.
Fathers Day StoryCraft DXJ720
Fridays, July 8, 15, 22, 29,
7 pm (DH)
Get Fit and have fun! Registration begins 6/23.
Wednesday, May 18,
6-8 pm (DH)
Read stories and help make a
craft. Registration begins 5/4.
Flag Day DXY602
Tuesday, June 14, 7 pm (DH)
Registration begins 6/1.
Teen Book Reviewers
Tuesday, July 12, 6:30 pm (DH)
Learn how to turn paper into works
of art. Registration begins 6/28.
DXY603
Wednesday, June 29, 7 pm (DH)
Earn 3 hours of community service
by reading & writing book reviews
for our Teen Blog. Registration
begins 5/15.
Caribbean Foot Jewelry
World’s Fair for Kids
Japanese Origami DXY598
Wednesday, July 13, 7 pm (DH)
Like to dress up your toes and
ankles with beaded jewelry?
Come learn how it is done in the
Caribbean. Registration begins
6/29. Cost: $4.00
Tropical Fruit Smoothies
Thursday, July 14, 7 pm (DH)
Make a delicious and nutritious
drink. Registration begins 6/30.
Cost: $3.00
DXY604
Friday, June 24, 2:30-5:30 pm
(DH)
Registration begins 6/9.
Tuesdays with Teens
DXY605
Tuesdays, July 12, 19, 26,
August 2, 9, 3:30-4:30 pm (DH)
Registration begins 6/28.
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Half Hollow Hills Community Library
55 Vanderbilt Parkway • Dix Hills, NY 11746
hhhlibrary.org
Dix Hills Building
55 Vanderbilt Parkway
Dix Hills, NY 11746
(631) 421-4530
Hours:
Mon. – Fri. 9:30 am – 9 pm
Sat. 9:30 am – 5 pm
Sun. 12 pm – 5 pm
Last Sunday, June 12
Non Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 32
Huntington Station, NY
Melville Building
510 Sweet Hollow Road
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 421-4535
Hours:
Mon. – Thurs. 10 am – 9 pm
Fri. & Sat. 10 am – 5 pm
Sun. Closed
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• Programs will take place in Dix Hills (DH) or Melville (M) as noted.
• All programs start promptly at the time listed.
• Adult Program Registration is limited to 2 sign ups per district resident on the first day of registration.
• Fees are nonrefundable.
• Let us know in advance if you require any special accommodation
because of a disability.
•Please Note: Opinions presented by speakers are those of the
speakers and do not reflect an endorsement by the Library.
May/June 2011
Postal Patron
Board of Trustees: Martha Graham, Renée Steinig, Marguerite Jones,
Larry Bloomstein, Bruce Gordon
Director: Michele Lauer-Bader
Assistant Director: Alicja Feitzinger
Editor: Karen Cognato
Roof Renovation@ Your Library
The 2011-2012 Library Budget passed 305 Yes to 112 No.
Incumbent Renee Steinig was re-elected. Thank you for your support!
The Dix Hills Roof and Solar Project has officially begun.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time.
The first part of the project is the removal of the skylight in the
Children’s Department and the re-roofing of the front of the
building. For about 6 – 8 weeks, certain children’s collections will
be unavailable since they have been boxed up and are no longer
on the Main Level. We apologize for the inconvenience. Unavailable
collections include the parents’ and teacher’s collections, music
CDs and picture books with CDs, audio books, Picture Books Plus
and Reference. Parts of other collections will also be unavailable;
picture books, easy readers, board books, graphic novels, mysteries,
fantasies and science fiction.
If you cannot find what you are looking for, please speak with a
children’s librarian. We will most likely be able to get whatever you
need either from the Melville building or from another library.
Please check our webpage at hhhlibrary.org for updates. Thank you.
If you have any suggestions or concerns, please contact me, Michele
Lauer-Bader, Library Director, at (631) 421-4530, ext. 348 or e-mail
me at: [email protected]
— Michele Lauer-Bader,
Library Director
Inclement Weather/
Emergency Closings
Library will be closed:
Sunday, May 29 &
Monday, May 30
In order to be more cost effective, the mailing of the newsletter has been changed.
If you or someone you know is
not receiving this newsletter,
please call (631) 498-1229.
To verify Library hours
during periods of inclement
weather or other emergencies, use these resources:
Dix Hills phone:
(631) 421-4530
Melville phone:
(631) 421-4535
Library website:
hhhlibrary.org
Radio (at their discretion):
WBAB/FM 102.3 or
WBLI/FM 106.1
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library publicity. Notify
library staff if you prefer not
to be photographed.
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