May/June, 2013, English - Brentwood
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May/June, 2013, English - Brentwood
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The troupe strives to be an ambassador of the Haitian culture expressed in the exciting choreography of traditional Haitian folklore dances and the thrilling music of this Caribbean country. Cultural Programs Gallery & Display Senior News Thursdays at the Movies MOSTLY MOTOWN Sunday, June 2, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ,,9Ê , ,,9Ê"1,`>ÞÀ`>Þ\ÊÊ>°°Ê«°° ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ\ÊÊ>°°xÊ«°° -Õ`>ÞÊ£Ó{Ê«°°ÊÌ ÀÕ} ÊÕiÊÓ -Õ`>Þ]Ê>ÞÊ£ÓÊqÊÌ iÀ½ÃÊ>Þ -Õ`>Þ]Ê>ÞÊÓÈÊqÊiÀ>Ê>ÞÊ7iii` `>Þ]Ê>ÞÊÓÇÊqÊiÀ>Ê>Þ Programs may be photographed and/or videotaped for library publicity. Please notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed or videotaped. Mary Reid, President Ellen Edelstein, Vice President Gail Kirkham, Trustee William Menendez, Trustee Francis Picart, Trustee Brentwood Public Library 34 Second Avenue Brentwood, NY 11717-4676 (631) 273-7883 Friday, June 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m., BWJ239 Come and join us as we kick off the 2013 Summer Reading Club with a familystyle show featuring the magic of Prestino the Magician. Be ready for lots of audience participation and laughs! ADVANCED BATTLE OF THE BOOKS Library Director Thomas A. Tarantowicz, Jr. Assistant Director Marcia Pryluck Newsletter Editor Marie Weiss NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID BRENTWOOD, NEW YORK PERMIT #25 ****ECRWSS**** POSTAL CUSTOMER Mostly Motown is a review of classic rhythm & blues and soul of the 1960s and ’70s with a focus on songs from Motown’s heyday. Featured songs were made famous by female artists Aretha Franklin, Martha & the Vandellas, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Etta James, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield and Roberta Flack, as well as male artists Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Al Greene. SUMMER READING CLUB KICKOFF: MAGIC SHOW /Ê,,9Ê-Ê "-\ BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES The Brentwood Public Library hosted 18 libraries for Advanced Battle of the Books 2013. Brentwood team members Karlina Cabrera, Leo Salazar, Lailani Isaacs-Kpandang, Margaret Liendo, Nicole Ford and Jason Morales chose “idk” as their Battle name. They did a great job and are already planning for next year’s Battle of the Books! THE CHILDREN’S ROOM FOR THE VERY YOUNG MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT DIG INTO READING! SUMMER READING CLUB 2013 This is just the beginning of a great summer! Start by coming to the library for a terrific magic show! Then this summer, read books, earn prizes and come to our fabulous programs. Bring your library card to register for the Summer Reading Club and join the fun. BATTLE OF THE BOOKS For students entering grades 6 through 9 Information meeting: Monday, June 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. First Practice: Monday, June 24, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Do you love to read? Do you have a mind for trivia? Each participant in this program will read as many of our eight pre-selected titles as they can and compete to represent Brentwood Library in a countywide trivia contest. We will be meeting for practice sessions throughout the summer. Titles will be given out at the June 3 meeting. SUMMER READING CLUB KICKOFF: MAGIC SHOW ages 3 & up, BWJ 239 Friday, June 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Come and join us as we kick off the 2013 Summer Reading Club with a family-style show featuring the magic of Prestino the Magician. Be ready for lots of audience participation and laughs! Sign-up begins June 3. TIME FOR TOTS ages 9-23 months, BWJ004 Tuesdays, April 30, May 7, 14, 21 & June 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Share stories, songs, playtime and lots of fun. Sign-up begins April 15. STORIES FOR 2s, BWJ005 Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & June 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs and an art activity with your two-year-old. Sign-up begins April 15. STORY EXPRESS ages 3-5 years, BWJ006 Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & June 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Come to the library for special stories, rhymes, music and a craft to share with your child. Sign-up begins April 15. PLAYGROUP ages 12-36 months (walkers), BWJ002 Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & June 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Your child will enjoy a large variety of toys and play activities designed to help coordination, motor skills, language development and social skills. Sign-up begins April 15. PLAYSPACE ages 2-6 years Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25 & June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Enjoy an exciting variety of toys and play activities with your young child. No sign-up is required. MOTHER’S DAY STORIES & CRAFT ages 3-5 years, BWJ430 Monday, May 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Celebrate Mom with a special story time and craft. Sign-up begins April 15. MORE SPRING FUN ages 2-5 years, BWJ009 Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Enjoy stories, songs and a craft each week with your child. Sign-up begins April 15. PAJAMA STORYTIME ages 3-6 years, BWJ76 Friday, May 10, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Sign-up begins April 15. Friday, June 7, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Sign-up begins May 20. Children can come in their pajamas ready to listen to stories, sing songs and dance. UÊÓÊU MUSIC & MOVEMENT ages 2-5 years, BWJ008 Tuesday, May 14, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Sign-up begins April 30. Tuesday, June 11, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Sign-up begins May 20. You and your child will enjoy an evening of songs and dancing together. LET’S MOVE WITH PLAY HOORAY ages 2-5 years, BWJ012 Saturday, May 18, 11:00-11:45 a.m. You and your child will enjoy this fun music and movement program that will have you up and moving! Sign-up begins April 29. BILINGUAL STORYTIME ages 3-6 years, BWJ010 Wednesday, May 22, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Sign-up begins April 29. Wednesday, June 26, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Sign-up begins June 10. Enjoy a variety of stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish. ¡CUENTOS BILINGÜES! 3-6 años con adulto, BWJ010 Miércoles el 22 de mayo, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Inscripción empieza el 29 abril. Miércoles el 26 de Junio, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Inscripción empieza el 10 junio. ¡Disfrute de cuentos, rimas, canciones, y arte inglés y español! 1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN CELEBRATON ages birth - 5 years old, BWJ421 Wednesday, May 29, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Enjoy stories and music with your child at this special program celebrating a commitment to reading readiness. All participants in the program are invited, as well as new registrants. Children who have reached 100-book milestones will be recognized. Sign-up begins May 13. TODDLER TANGO ages 1-3 years, BWJ147 Friday, May 31, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Sign-up begins May 13. Friday, June 28, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Sign-up begins June 10. You and your child will have fun with music and movement activities. FATHER’S DAY STORIES & CRAFT ages 3-5 years, BWJ418 Monday, June 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Celebrate Dad with a special story time and craft. Sign-up begins May 20. BRENTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY 1iÃÃÊëiVvV>ÞÊiÌi`]Ê>ÊV `Ài½ÃÊ«À}À>ÃÊ>ÀiÊvÀiiÊ>`Ê>Û>>LiÊÌÊÀiÌÜ`Ê`ÃÌÀVÌÊV `ÀiÊvÊÌ iÊ>««À«À>ÌiÊ>}i°Ê*i>ÃiÊ >ÛiÊ>Ê ÀiÌÜ`ÊLÀ>ÀÞÊV>À`ÊÀi>`ÞÊÜ iÊÞÕÊÀi}ÃÌiÀÊvÀÊ«À}À>ðÊ/ ÃÊLÀ>ÀÞÊÃÊVÕÃÊvÀi`Þ°ÊvÊÞÕÀÊV `Êii`ÃÊ>ÞÊëiV>Ê>VV`>ÌÃÊÌÊ «>ÀÌV«>Ìi]Ê«i>ÃiÊiÌÊÕÃÊÜ°Ê*i>ÃiÊLiÊÊÌiÊvÀÊ«À}À>ðÊ9ÕÀÊ«>ViÊÊ>Ê«À}À>ÊÃÊ i`ÊvÀÊ£äÊÕÌið PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN MAY DAY BASKET ages 8-14 years, BWJ70 Wednesday, May 1, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Come have fun making a paper flower basket and learn about May Day traditions. Sign-up begins April 15. BOOKS & WOOFS ages 6-12 years, BWJ400 Tuesday, May 7, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Sign-up begins April 15. Tuesday, May 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Sign-up begins May 13. Tuesday, June 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Sign-up begins May 20. Tuesday, June 18, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Sign-up begins June 3. Improve your reading skills by reading to Rosie, the therapy dog. Therapy dogs help readers become more confident and help children practice their reading skills. Rosie is a member of Therapy Dogs International and is hypoallergenic. ONE WORLD, MANY MOMS ages 6-12 years, BWJ218 Wednesday, May 8, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Create a custom Mother’s Day card in the style of the great master artists. Use the medium of your favorite artist and recreate your own card with envelope. Sign-up begins April 15. CREATE A SALAD ages 5-8 years, BWJ423 Sunday, May 19, 1:00-2:00 p.m. A fun and healthy class for children! The children will put together their own combination of assorted lettuces, vegetables and fruits. They will add sliced chicken and cheese and finish with a choice of their favorite dressing. We will also play fun, age-appropriate games. Sign-up begins April 29. LIGHTHOUSE NIGHTLIGHT ages 8-14 years, BWJ417 Tuesday, May 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Create a nightlight and learn about the historical lighthouses here on Long Island. Sign-up begins April 29. MONET’S JAPANESE BRIDGE ages 8-14 years, BWJ431 Thursday, May 30, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Create a beautiful piece of spring artwork inspired by the famous modern artist Monet. Sign-up begins May 13. BRENTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE ages 8-14 years, BWJ422 Wednesday, June 5, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Come have fun while learning how to make delicious strawberry shortcake, then enjoy with lemonade. Sign-up begins May 20. FATHER’S DAY FRAME ages 6-12 years, BWJ78 Thursday, June 13, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Using a variety of materials, children will enjoy creating a special Father’s Day frame. Sign-up begins May 20. VICTORIAN FLOWER VASE ages 8-14 years, BWJ432 Wednesday, June 19, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Come decorate a large glass vase with oldtime Victorian-era floral artwork. Sign-up begins June 3. WORMS, WORMS, WORMS! ages 6-8 years, BWJ415 Thursday, June 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Come learn all about worms, hear wormy stories, and then build your very own habitat complete with real worms! Sign-up begins June 3. EARTHENWARE ages 8-14 years, BWJ416 Monday, June 24, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Learn about digging clay, clay deposits here on Long Island, barges from NYC, the Pine Barrens and more. Then make your own clay lamp to celebrate the light of the summer. Sign-up begins June 3. FAMILY PROGRAMS MUST INCLUDE AN ADULT FAMILY YOGA ages 5 & up with adult, BWJ011 Saturday, May 11, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sign-up begins April 15. Saturday, June 8, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sign-up begins May 20. Yoga is a fun way for adults and children to improve their strength, flexibility, coordination and balance through the use of physical postures. FREE OR LOW-COST HEALTH INSURANCE Wednesdays, May 15 & June 19, 3:30-7:30 p.m. You and your family members may be eligible for a health insurance program offered through New York State. Facilitated enrollers from the NassauSuffolk Hospital Council will be at the library to assist people in applying for Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid. No sign-up is required. RAINFOREST BUTTERFLIES ages 5 & up with adult, BWJ232 Wednesday, May 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m. You won’t believe the colors or variety of butterflies that exist in the rainforests of the world. Come and be amazed by the wonderful collection and knowledge of a local resident. Sign-up begins April 29. FAMILY ZUMBA ages 5 & up with adult, BWJ369 Friday, May 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Sign-up begins April 29. Friday, June 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Sign-up begins May 20. Spend a fun evening dancing Zumba with the entire family! SAVE OUR SOIL! ages 7-10 with adult, BWJ434 Saturday, June 1, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn about the helpful underground “farmers and recyclers” (especially the worms!), soil composting, and do a fun craft. Afterward, take an optional ride to the Ecology Center organic garden (located at 1725 Brentwood Road) to see how the plants grow. Sign-up begins May 13. BE RED CROSS READY! for families, ages 6 & up with adult, BWJ433 Thursday, June 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This presentation teaches three action steps for emergency preparedness: get a kit, make a plan and be informed. It also teaches participants how to prevent and respond to emergencies that they are likely to encounter. Child care for children ages 3 & up will be provided. ERIK’S REPTILE ADVENTURE ages 5 & up, BWJ124 Thursday, June 27, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Come and celebrate the diversity of reptiles and amphibians from around the world! This interactive presentation allows children of all ages the opportunity to see, touch and learn about the lives of these amazing animals. Participants will meet 12 species of animals, including lizards, snakes, turtles, tree frogs, toads, salamanders and an American alligator named Walley! All children are sure to leave this program with new knowledge and appreciation for these amazing animals. Sign-up begins June 10. UÊÎÊU TEEN CENTRAL -}Õ«ÊvÀÊ>ÞÊ«À}À>ÃÊLi}ÃÊ«ÀÊÓÓ°Ê-}Õ«ÊvÀÊÕiÊ«À}À>ÃÊLi}ÃÊ>ÞÊÓä°Ê >ÊÈΣÓÇÎÇnnÎ]ÊiÝÌ°Ê ÎänÊÀÊΣ]ÊÀÊÞÕÊV>ÊÃ}ÊÕ«ÊiÊÌ ÀÕ} ÊÌ iÊLÀ>ÀÞ½ÃÊ i«>}i°Ê1iÃÃÊëiVvV>ÞÊiÌi`]Ê>ÊÌiiÊ «À}À>ÃÊ>ÀiÊvÀiiÊ>`Ê>Û>>LiÊÌÊÀiÌÜ`Ê`ÃÌÀVÌÊÌiiðÊ*i>ÃiÊ >ÛiÊ>ÊÀiÌÜ`ÊLÀ>ÀÞÊV>À`Ê>Û>>LiÊ Ü iÊÞÕÊÀi}ÃÌiÀÊvÀÊ«À}À>ðÊ*i>ÃiÊiÌÊÕÃÊÜÊÊ>`Û>ViÊvÊÞÕÊÜÊii`Ê>ÞÊëiV>Ê>VV`>ÌÃÊ LiV>ÕÃiÊvÊ>Ê`Ã>LÌÞ° BATTLE OF THE BOOKS, BWY35 For students entering grades 6 through 9 Information meeting: Monday, June 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. First Practice: Monday, June 24, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Do you love to read? Do you have a mind for trivia? Each participant in this program will read as many of our eight pre-selected titles as they can and compete to represent Brentwood Library in a countywide trivia contest. We will be meeting for practice sessions throughout the summer. Titles will be given out at the June 3 meeting. BELOW THE SURFACE SUMMER READING CLUB KICK-OFF “BRENTWOOD TEEN COMIC-CON”, BWY77 Friday, June 21, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come celebrate the beginning of summer with your friends as we kick off the 2013 Summer Reading Club! There will be candy sushi, fun crafts, a manga artist and a face painter! Come, have fun, and sign up for the Summer Reading Club! REGENTS REVIEW ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS REGENTS REVIEW, BWY426 Mondays, May 13, 20, June 3, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Need extra help preparing for the English Regents? Join our English tutor for a threeweek review session. ALGEBRA REGENTS REVIEW, BWY427 Tuesdays, May 21, 28, June 4, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Prepare for the Integrated Algebra Regents with this three-week Regents review. GLOBAL STUDIES REGENTS REVIEW, BWY428 Wednesdays, May 22, 29, June 5, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Need a little extra help before the Global Studies Regents? Join us for this threeweek review! DROP-IN CRAFT Wednesdays, May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Nothing to do? Drop in at the library and do a cool craft. No sign-up is required. UÊ{ÊU 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING COURSE, BWY32 SENIORS’ PROM DECORATION VOLUNTEERS, BWY378 Wednesday, May 1, 4:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 4:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 4:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 4:00-9:00 p.m. You must be 16 years or older and have a learner’s permit to take this mandatory course. On the day of the class, bring $35 cash or money order made out to AOK Driving School. Nonresidents may register one week after the registration date. DOODLE MUGS, BWY416 TEEN JEOPARDY, BWY31 Friday, May 3, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Do you think you have what it takes to be Brentwood’s Teen Jeopardy Champion? Come join the competition and find out! TAG, BWY035 Friday, May 24, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Join us for a discussion about books, manga, movies, music, video games and everything else in between! Any new programs or events you would like to see in the library? Come and share your ideas! You will also earn one hour of community service credit. SUMMER READING CLUB DECORATING, BWY376 Mondays, May 6, 20, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Help the teen librarians decorate your space for the summer and earn community service hours while doing it. AFTER-SCHOOL GAMING Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Join your friends after school and play video games on our big screen TV. No sign-up is required. TEEN KARAOKE, BWY485 Friday, May 10, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Spend a fun night with your friends singing karaoke. Snacks will be provided. SOUP’S ON! BWY174 Monday, May 13, 3:00-4:00 p.m. After a long day at school, feed your appetite and join the Baking Coach to make focaccia bread and tomato basil bisque. SOUTH OF THE BORDER, BWY309 Tuesday, May 14, 6:00-7:15 p.m. Enjoy a night of taco fun! We’ll be making a choice of hard and soft tacos, as well as guacamole. Not a class to be missed! Friday, May 17, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Earn community service credit by helping make decorations for the Brentwood Public Library’s Seniors’ Prom! Wednesday, May 22, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Armed with a sharpie and your imagination, decorate a blank ceramic mug however you like, then bring it home, bake it, and make the design permanent. SHRINKY DINK JEWELRY, BWY133 Friday, May 31, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Come make a necklace and keychain with fun Shrinky Dinks! BREAKFAST CLUB, BWY415 Friday, June 7, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Delicious fun for everyone! Enjoy some pancakes, waffles, juice and more! KITS FOR KIDS, BWY377 Monday, June 10, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Earn community service hours while creating crafting “kits” for sick children at Good Samaritan Hospital. SENIORS’ PROM NIGHT VOLUNTEERS, BWY378 Friday, June 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Earn two hours of community service credit taking pictures or being a server at the Brentwood Public Library’s Seniors’ Prom. AFTER-SCHOOL MOVIE Monday, June 17, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Catch up with your friends with a movie & snack. Movie: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 No sign-up is required. MANICURE MANIA, BWY79 Wednesday, June 19, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Get your nails ready for the summer with this fun manicure program! Learn how to use everyday household items to create soothing, healing hand treatments! BRENTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT PROGRAMS ,i}ÃÌÀ>ÌÊLi}ÃÊ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ]Ê«ÀÊÓäÊvÀÊÌ iÊ>ÞÊV>ÃÃiÃÊ>`Ê->ÌÕÀ`>Þ]Ê>ÞÊ£nÊvÀÊ Ì iÊÕiÊV>ÃÃiðÊ/ iÀiÊÜÊLiÊÊ« iÊÀi}ÃÌÀ>ÌÊÊÌ iÊvÀÃÌÊ`>ÞÊvÊÀi}ÃÌÀ>Ì°Ê ÀiÃ`iÌÃÊ>ÞÊÀi}ÃÌiÀÊiÊÜiiÊ>vÌiÀÊÌ iÊÀi}ÃÌÀ>ÌÊ`>Ìið THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER The library has dedicated computers to help you complete your job search, as well as a collection of books that can help you perfect your resume by finding the right wording and layout. Once you complete your resume, print and fax it for free. Stop by and take a look at what the Career Development Center has to offer. La Biblioteca Pública de Brentwood está colaborando con el Centro para Desarrollo de Pequeños Negocios en Stony Brook para proveer Aconsejaría para nuestros usuarios que piensan en crecer su negocio establecido o empezar un nuevo negocio. Llame a 631-273-7883, ext. 330 y pregunte por el Sr. Hernández para reservar una cita con Sr. Riano, un consejero bilingüe con un máster en gestión de empresas. CORE FOUR BUSINESS PLANNING COURSE – EN ESPAÑOL Saturdays, April 27 & May 4, 11, 18, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., BWC027 El curso provee los conceptos fundamentales de planificación y herramientas para ayudar a garantizar el éxito de su negocio; ya sea para abrir un negocio nuevo, expandir, o reorganizar el mismo. Para obtener más información e inscribirse en el Curso de planificación de Negocios de CDC. Por favor llame a John Bozek 631-471-1215, ext. 140 or [email protected]. Hay un costo del curso $40, después de la graduación de los $40 será reembolsado. GED/GRASP PROGRAM Monday, May 20, 5:30-9:00 p.m., Room 1, BWC021 Come to the library to meet Nadine Singer, a representative from BOCES who will explain how this home study program can help you obtain your GED. Simply register and pick up assignments from our library. When you complete your work, drop off the package at the library and you will receive feedback and more study material tailored to your needs. INTERVIEWING SKILLS WORKSHOP – LONG ISLAND CARES Monday, June 10, 4:00-5:00 p.m., BWC055 The Job Development Program at LI Cares focuses on the essential skills and tools needed to help individuals become self-sufficient in their path towards employment: career consulting and strategies, job training and employment services, plus tips on how to become a better communicator in your job search or current job. The coordinator will go over specific ways that may improve your communication skills, both verbally and nonverbally, in order to achieve your most confident self. All are welcome! SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR JOB FAIR Thursday, June 20, 12:00-4:00 p.m. All are welcome and no registration is required. Bring copies of your resume and dress for success! FREE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN COMPUTER HELP Learn how to set up an email account, navigate the Internet, and communicate through Skype and Facebook. Learn the basic tools on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. To make a one-on-one appointment with a librarian, call Mr. Hernandez at 631-2737883, ext. 330 for individualized computer training. Open only to Brentwood School District residents. AYUDA GRATIS DE COMPUTACIÓN PERSONAL CON UN BIBLIOTECARIO Aprenda cómo establecer un correo electrónico, como navegar el Internet; como comunicarse por medio de Skype o Facebook. Aprenda las herramientas básicas de Word, Excel y PowerPoint. Para una cita de entrenamiento de computación práctico e individualizado, llame al Sr. Hernández al 631-2737883, ext. 330. Solamente para residentes del distrito escolar de Brentwood. BRENTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY FREE DOWNLOADS Thursday, May 30, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Teen Room, BWA307 Do you have a new tablet or eReader? Did you know that the library has free ebooks, audiobooks and videos? Don’t know where to start? Join Librarian Jose Hernandez to see how easy it is to download audiobooks, ebooks, music and videos for free from Live-brary.com! LIVE-BRARY RESEARCH Friday, May 31, 10:00-11:00 a.m., BWA306 Librarian Jose Hernandez will be here to show you how much our databases have to offer! Learn a new language, look up Consumer Report articles, or find historical or current newspaper articles, health and medicine journals! Gain access to much more, including science, history and education articles, as well as biographies and encyclopedias! UÊxÊU ADULT PROGRAMS THE NOOKS ARE IN! ADULTS, CHILDREN & TEENS, ASK FOR A NOOK! WHAT’S COOKING? CHEF CHARLIE: WHICH SIDE IS UP? Monday, May 6, 7:00-8:30 p.m., BWA475 Chef Charlie will be demonstrating how to make a variety of delicious side dishes. Bring your appetite for the tasting at the end! THE BAKING COACH: HANDMADE PRETZELS Monday, May 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m., BWA476 Have you ever wanted to make pretzels that taste as good as the ones at the mall? The Baking Coach will teach you how to make the dough and stuff the pretzels with your favorite flavors. CHEF CHARLIE: LET’S DO LUNCH Monday, June 3, 7:00-8:30 p.m., BWA046 Are you getting tired of the same old sandwich for lunch? Chef Charlie can fix that! He will show you how to make delicious dishes you can enjoy for lunch. THE BAKING COACH: STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE Monday, June 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m., BWA477 Celebrate the Strawberry Festival by learning how to make this delicious dessert. ARTS & CRAFTS FLOWERS FOR MOM Friday, May 3, 7:00-8:30 p.m., BWA316 Create a beautiful fresh flower centerpiece to give to the favorite mom in your life. Irene Conte-Morgan will show you how to make this beautiful centerpiece. All materials will be provided, but please bring scissors. BASIC SEWING Fridays, May 10, 17, 24, 6:30-8:00 p.m., BWA209 In this three-part class, you will learn how to use a sewing machine; make a pillow from a pattern; sew a valance, curtains, a hem; and put in a zipper. Each patron will have a sewing machine. Space is limited. Register early. FLOWERS FOR DAD Monday, June 10, 7:00-8:30 p.m., BWA478 Irene Conte-Morgan will help you create a cool, fresh flower arrangement for the father in your life. ADULT PROGRAMS ADULT SUMMER READING CLUB Take time from your busy schedule and join the adult Summer Reading Club. Read any book of your choice. Every book counts. Participants will have an opportunity to win weekly prizes or raffles, and everyone will receive a prize just for registering. The club begins Friday, June 21 and ends Saturday, August 24. CPR/AED Saturday, May 4, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., BWA215 Learn this lifesaving technique to treat a family member or friend who has collapsed, has no pulse, or has stopped breathing. A defibrillator restores the normal rhythm of the heart. A fee of $30, payable in cash or money order, is required on the day of your class. CITIZENSHIP CLASS Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 & June 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:00-11:30 a.m., BWA424 Are you preparing for the citizenship test? Librarian Jose Hernandez can help you study for your test. This class is eight weeks long and teaches you all you need to know for the civics portion of the test. Martes, Mayo 7, 14, 21, 28 y Junio 4, 11, 18, 25, de 10:00 a 11:30 a.m., BWA424 ¿Se está preparando para el examen de ciudadanía? Bibliotecario Jose Hernandez, lo puede ayudar a estudiar. Esta clase de ocho semanas le enseñara todo lo que debe saber para la porción cívica del examen. DEFENSIVE DRIVING Saturdays, May 11 & June 8, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., English, BWA002 Saturdays, May 18 & June 22, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Spanish, BWA003 Sponsored by the Empire Safety Council, this six-hour course saves 10 percent on comprehensive and liability insurance for three years and removes up to four points from a driver’s record. $28 in cash or money order is payable to the Empire Safety Council on the day of class. Students attend only one class. JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION Thursday, June 13, 6:30-8:00 p.m., BWA321 Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of slaves at the close of the Civil War. Join the Brentwood Public Library and the students of the Brentwood School District as we celebrate this holiday. Norman Daniels, Coordinator of Multicultural Affairs at SCCC, will talk about the history and background of Juneteenth. GEN Y KARAOKE PARTY A HEALTHIER YOU BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING ages 18-30 years Friday, June 28, 7:00-8:30 p.m., BWGY001 Are you an awesome singer or do you just like to entertain? Karaoke might be the thing for you! Join cool people your age and show off your skills. Bring your friends. Snacks will be provided! Thursdays, May 16 & June 20, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Knowing your blood pressure is an important step in maintaining good heart health. Come in for a free blood pressure screening. THE BURNING QUESTION: IS IT HEARTBURN OR SOMETHING ELSE? Wednesday, May 29, 6:30-8:00 p.m., BWA482 Stony Brook University Medical Center gastroenterologists will help shed light on the differences between heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer. The advanced technology that is available to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients will be explained. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. KICKBOXING Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 7:00-8:00 p.m., BWA188 Learn how to transform your body and have fun at the same time with Tamika Harden as she instructs you in the art of kickboxing. This exercise builds muscle, strengthens the heart and lungs, increases energy and flexibility, and burns calories. You will look and feel younger. UÊÈÊU BRENTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY ,i}ÃÌÀ>ÌÊLi}ÃÊ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ]Ê«ÀÊÓäÊvÀÊÌ iÊ>ÞÊV>ÃÃiÃÊ>`Ê->ÌÕÀ`>Þ]Ê>ÞÊ£nÊvÀÊÌ iÊÕiÊV>ÃÃiðÊ/ iÀiÊÜÊLiÊÊ« iÊ Ài}ÃÌÀ>ÌÊÊÌ iÊvÀÃÌÊ`>ÞÊvÊÀi}ÃÌÀ>Ì°Ê ÀiÃ`iÌÃÊ>ÞÊÀi}ÃÌiÀÊiÊÜiiÊ>vÌiÀÊÌ iÊÀi}ÃÌÀ>ÌÊ`>ÌiÃ°Ê À>vÌÊ>`ÊV}Ê V>ÃÃiÃÊ>ÀiÊÌi`ÊÌÊÀiÌÜ`ÊÀiÃ`iÌð COMPUTER CLASSES Computer classes are limited to Brentwood residents. Registration begins Friday, April 19 for the May classes and Friday, May 17 for the June classes. A $10 fee for each class is payable in cash only (exact change please) at time of registration. To insure admission to the Kindergarten and 1st Grade computer classes, register for both classes at the same time. A fee of $20, payable in cash, covers both classes. COMPUTER KINDERGARTEN FOR ADULTS Thursday, May 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Spanish, BWA008 Saturday, May 18, 2:00-4:00 p.m., English, BWA004 This workshop is for first-time computer users. Overcome your fears in this slow-paced, hands-on workshop covering Windows, desktop, mouse, opening programs, saving files and creating documents. COMPUTER 1ST GRADE FOR ADULTS Thursday, May 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Spanish, BWA009 Saturday, May 25, 2:00-4:00 p.m., English, BWA005 This hands-on class covers working with text, files, word processing and more. INTERNET KINGERGARTEN FOR ADULTS Thursday, May 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Spanish, BWA433 Saturday, June 1, 2:00-4:00 p.m., English, BWA434 This hands-on computer class will introduce you to Internet searching techniques. Participants will learn how to use a browser for basic navigation on the Internet. Topics to be covered include: getting connected, Internet terms, navigating the Internet, browser menus and search engine basics. INTERNET 1ST GRADE FOR ADULTS Thursday, June 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Spanish, BWA435 Saturday, June 8, 2:00-4:00 p.m., English, BWA436 This hands-on computer class will introduce you to the tools that will make your surfing more rewarding. After the session, you will have time for questions with our Internet expert. FREE COMPUTER CLASSES KINDLE, KINDLE, KINDLE como usar su dispositivo de lectura Miércoles 8 de Mayo, 6:30-8:00 p.m., BWA479 ¿Le han regalado o compro un dispositivo de lectura “Kindle” y quisiera aprender a usarlo? La bibliotecaria Olivia Branigan le guiará en el proceso para empezar a usar su Kindle, crear su cuenta en Amazon.com (es recomendable tener correo electrónico activo) y agregar su dispositivo a la misma, buscar y bajar libros en diferentes formatos, revisar su cuenta de correo electrónico y realizar búsquedas en el Internet. Al final de la clase tendrá la oportunidad de hacer preguntas y solicitar información adicional. EMAIL BASICS Saturday, June 15, 2:00-3:30 p.m., BWA401 Join Librarian Nick Saturno and learn how to use email with popular, and sometimes free, email providers in this hands-on workshop. Get an email address. Send, receive, forward and reply to email. Attach files, photos and images to an email. Open attachments sent to you. You will learn ways to minimize junk mail and incorporate your newly created email into Outlook at home. CORREO ELECTRÓNICO BÁSICO Miércoles 26 de Junio, 6:30-8:00 p.m., BWA402 Bibliotecaria Olivia Branigan le enseñara diferente cuentas de correo electrónico que son gratis. Ella le enseñara como crear su propia cuenta, mandar, recibir, y responder correo electrónico. Al final de la clase le va a dar la oportunidad de hacer sus preguntas. BRENTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY HISTORY PROGRAMS FLORAL HAIR WREATHS Tuesday, May 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., BWH160 Etruscan rulers wore wreaths as crowns. The Etruscan symbolism continued to be used in ancient Greece and Rome. Roman magistrates also wore golden wreaths as crowns, a symbolic testament to their lineage back to Rome’s early Etruscan rulers. Join us for this workshop and learn how to create a floral hair wreath. VINTAGE PURSE SCRAPBOOK Tuesday, May 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. & Thursday, May 30, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., BWH162 Beginning in the 15th century, commonplace books, popular in England, emerged as a way to compile information that included recipes, quotations, letters, poems and more. Each commonplace book was unique to its creator’s particular interests. Design your own vintage purse scrapbook during this workshop. SILK PAINTED COSMETIC BAG Tuesday, June 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., BWH163 Wax resist techniques for embellishing silk can be traced back to India in the second century A.D. Gutta resist techniques are most likely a more recent development, but probably originated in the Indonesian islands where the pallaquium trees, from which guttapercha is derived, grow naturally. Join us for a workshop to learn how to paint on silk using the Gutta resist technique. Everyone will go home with a beautiful painted cosmetic bag. CREATE A GARDEN FLAG Tuesday, June 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m., BWH164 The Egyptians used stencils to adorn tombs. We will design our own garden flag using stencils and paint. Join us for this fun workshop. GENEALOGY 101: HOW TO BEGIN YOUR RESEARCH Are you interested in knowing more about your family history? Make an appointment with Mary Ann Koferl for a private one-hour session by Brentwood Public Library calling 631-273-7883, ext. 309. Registration is limited to Brentwood Public Library cardholders. genealogy enthusiasts visited the National Archives in NYC. HOW TO USE YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COPY RECORDS Saturday, May 25, 10:00-11:30 a.m., BWH161 Learn how to use your digital camera to copy records from microfilm, original sources, books and manuscripts. Find out what settings to use on your camera and learn about megapixels and how to get the best images possible in various circumstances. Bring your digital cameras to practice photographing records. RESEARCHING YOUR ANCESTOR’S OCCUPATION Saturday, June 22, 10:00-11:30 a.m., BWH165 Researching employment history is one way of learning about your relatives who have departed. Join us for a workshop that will help you discover your relative’s occupation. UÊÇÊU CULTURAL PROGRAMS ,i}ÃÌÀ>ÌÊLi}ÃÊ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ]Ê«ÀÊÓäÊvÀÊÌ iÊ>ÞÊV>ÃÃiÃÊ>`Ê->ÌÕÀ`>Þ]ÊMay £nÊvÀÊÌ iÊÕiÊV>ÃÃiðÊ/ iÀiÊÜÊLiÊÊ« iÊÀi}ÃÌÀ>ÌÊÊÌ iÊvÀÃÌÊ`>ÞÊvÊ Ài}ÃÌÀ>Ì°Ê ÀiÃ`iÌÃÊ>ÞÊÀi}ÃÌiÀÊiÊÜiiÊ>vÌiÀÊÌ iÊÀi}ÃÌÀ>ÌÊ`>Ìið BILINGUAL BOOK DISCUSSION 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 The Kite Runner Khaled Hosseini Wednesday, June 5 >ÞÊÓÇÊUÊiÀ>Ê>ÞÊqÊ Ê-Ê >ÃÃià ÕiÊ£ÊUÊ-ÌÕ`iÌÊ,iV}ÌÊ>ÞÊqÊ>ÃÌÊ>ÞÊvÊ-«À}Ê-iiÃÌiÀ Emma Jane Austen DISCUSION BILINGÜE DE LIBROS 7:00-8:30 p.m. Miércoles, 1 de Mayo LITERACY CALENDAR OF EVENTS Miércoles, 5 de Junio Thursdays at the Movies All movies will be shown at 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The Motion Picture Association ratings are PG (parental guidance), PG-13 (parental guidance strongly recommended) and R (restricted – under 17 requires accompanying parent or guardian). May 2, 2013 The Hobbit (PG-13) 169 min. May 23, 2013 Argo (R) 120 min. BOOK CHAT May 9, 2013 Skyfall (PG-13) 143 min. May 30, 2013 Parental Guidance (PG) 105 min. June 13, 2013 Lincoln (PG-13) 150 min. Did you just finish reading a great/horrible book? Do you want to rant or rave about it? Come to the library and join our monthly book chat! May 16, 2013 Grumpy Old Men (PG-13) 105 min. June 6, 2013 Life of Pi (PG) 123 min. June 27, 2013 Les Misérables (PG-13) 158 min. Cometas en el cielo Khaled Hosseini Emma Jane Austen Friday, May 31, 2:30-4:00 p.m. ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ Sunday, May 19, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to meet and exchange music, food and ideas with friends from all over the globe! Domingo, 19 de Mayo de 1:30-3:00 p.m. íNo se pierda esta oportunidad de conocer y intercambiar música, comida y ideas con amigos del mundo entero! SENIOR NEWS LONG-TERM CARE Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Fridays, 2:00-4:00 p.m. SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. DANCE YOUR WAY TO ENGLISH Saturdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. GALLERY & DISPLAY CASES If you are an artist and would like to exhibit your work, or if you have a collection that you would like to display, please contact Lissetty Thomas at 631-273-7883, ext. 346. MAY George Junker will exhibit his scenic acrylic paintings. Wednesday, May 1, 1:00-2:00 p.m., BWA480 Edward Magett of New York Life will explain the importance of thinking about strategies for living in retirement, living a long life, and your plans for long-term care. Brentwood resident Carolina Cambronero will display her collection of cameras and film. SCRABBLE CLUB Brentwood Library staff member Celia Vollmer will display her baseball memorabilia. Fridays, May 3, 17 & June 7, 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m. All are welcome to play this popular word game. Bring your Scrabble game and put on your thinking cap for an afternoon of fun with friends old and new. SENIOR FIT Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m., BWA481 Age is no obstacle! Ellyn Seltzer, a certified expert in senior fitness, will lead you through a series of simple, low-impact exercises including seated chair aerobics, weight-free training for upper body strength and body toning using a Dyna-Band. All equipment will be provided and exercises will be performed seated. GAMES FOR ADULTS Thursdays, May 9, 23 & June 13, 27, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Come to the library and have fun playing a board game, or bring a foursome for a friendly game of canasta or bridge. Make new friends! AARP SAFE DRIVING Monday & Tuesday, May 13 & 14, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., BWA001 Monday & Tuesday, June 10 & 11, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., BWA001 Registration begins Friday, April 19 for the May classes and Friday, May 17 for the June classes. During the first week of registration, classes are limited to Brentwood residents over 49 years old. They will be open to nonresidents over 49 years old one week later. Patrons must attend both days of the course. This course saves 10 percent on comprehensive and liability insurance for three years and removes up to four points from a driver’s record. Bring driver’s license to registration and to class. A separate check or money order payable to AARP, $17 for members and $19 for non-members, is due on day of class for each participant. Please be punctual. Sorry, no refunds or class switching. JUNE Charles LaPalme will exhibit his paintings of Long Island throughout the seasons. SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING Tuesdays, May 14 & June 11, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free individual counseling on health insurance issues and programs, including the Medicare Part D Drug Plan, Medigap insurance, long-term care insurance options and the New York State Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage program (EPIC) will be offered every second Tuesday of each month at the library by a trained volunteer from the Suffolk County Office for the Aging. Interested seniors or their representatives must call the Program Registration Desk at 631-273-7883, ext. 347 for an appointment. A VERY SENIOR PROM Friday, June 14, 7:00-8:30 p.m., BWA326 For many of us, our senior prom was the highlight of our high school years: the gowns we wore, our dates, the wonderful music and the great time we had with our friends. The library would like to re-create that magical evening from our teen years with a senior prom for our seniors. Bring your spouses, friends, or come stag. There will be music from the Moonlight Serenaders Swing Band for dancing. The four musicians and vocalist will perform songs from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Enjoy a wonderful evening of music and dancing. BOOKS-BY-MAIL PROGRAM FOR HOMEBOUND PATRONS Valid adult Brentwood Public Library cardholders who cannot come to the library due to a temporary or permanent physical disability or confinement at home because of prolonged illness, extended convalescence, or advanced age are eligible to receive books in print, on CD, or on Playaway through the mail. For more information about this free service, call Ms. Schumacher at 631-273-7883, ext. 344 or stop by the Information & Reference Desk to pick up an application.
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