HBPLNewsJulAug2014 - Hampton Bays Public Library

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JULY/AUGUST 2014
NEWS FROM THE
CHILDREN’S
ROOM
TECHNOLOGY
NEWS & CLASSES
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TEEN
PROGRAMS & NEWS
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A Message from the Director
The Hampton Bays Public Library will hold its annual budget vote on Tuesday, August 12,
2014 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm in the Helen Gould Meeting Room. Detailed copies of the
proposed budget will be mailed to all district residents and may be obtained in the library
by July 29 and at our Budget Information Hearing on August 5, 2014.
In April, as part of National Library Week, we asked patrons to tell us how the library has
changed your life. You told us in so many ways that You Love Your Library! Now we are
asking for a bit more information. Enclosed in this newsletter is a 5-minute survey. We
hope that you and members of your household will take time to fill one out so that we can
better serve you in the future. Also included in this mailing is the Friends of the Library Annual Membership letter. The Friends help us to fund special programs and purchases with
your membership dues and monies from the Friends Book Store. If you are not currently a
member, please consider joining and become a Friend!
Kudos to the Teen Department who recently held our 2nd Annual Prom Dress Drive. This
year, over fifty young women were able to choose a free dress which enabled them to attend their special event feeling beautiful and without breaking the bank! Thank you to all
who donated dresses and accessories, and to Estelle’s Dressy Dresses in Farmingdale for a
$50 gift certificate.
Congratulations to Library Page Ian Fleury for receiving the 2014
BEST Award, which stands for Bringing Excellence in Service by
Teens. This award is given annually to honor a teen that has made a
significant contribution to library services and is sponsored jointly by
the Young Adult Services Divisions of the Suffolk and Nassau County
Library Associations.
ADULT
PROGRAMS &
SERVICES
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As always, each department is offering an exciting array of new and
ongoing programs for patrons of all ages and interests. Remember
- if you can’t get to the library, we offer many online resources that
are available to you 24/7 via the library website, including free eBooks and audio books,
electronic magazines, streaming video, language courses and numerous reference & educational tools. Coming soon: The library will be launching a new updated website! The web
address will remain the same at: HamptonBaysLibrary.org.
Sincerely,
Susan LaVista, Director
Mission Statement
The Hampton Bays Library serves our community
by providing educational, cultural and recreational resources for life long learning.
Printed on Recycled Paper
Weekly Summer Programs
Our Summer Weeklies begin on Monday, July 21 and run for five weeks (through the week of August 18). Registration
for this session begins Thursday, June 26 and is ongoing through this session. Registration must be in person. Each child
must have his/her own HBPL library card in order to register. Phone registration begins Monday, June 30.
Babies and Bookies
Tuesdays, 10:00-10:30 am
Birth – 24 months with adult. The former Book
Babies and Book Babies in Action classes have
now been combined into this comprehensive program. More children and more adults allow for
more friendships to blossom and more fun to be
had. There will be a storytime, interactive fingerplays, songs and flannel-boards. Free time will be
available at the end for parents to chat and babies
to play with age-appropriate, educational toys.
Tales for Twos
Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45 am
2 - 3 years with adult. This program will consist of
stories, arts & crafts, music & songs with time for
free play for children ages 2 to 3 with their parent
or caregiver.
play into an art that educates the whole child.
Through mindful techniques this learning program will provide an opportunity for socialization, growth in self-esteem, an outlet for creativity through nature-inspired art and craft work
and amazing play.
This class is limited to 16 children. It is in the
children’s best interest to continue in this class
for a significant length of time, with this in
mind 6 children from the previous session will
remain in the class via lottery and there will be
open registration for the remaining 10. As with
our regular registration policy, the remaining 10 will be registered on a first come, first
served basis, in person on Thursday, June 26.
Children from the previous session who did not
make the lottery are free to register in person
on Thursday, June 26 as well.
Our PreK Program:
Mindful Unschooling
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
3 - 5 years independent. This class for preschool
age children will meet twice a week and have
a limited registration. Inspired by Waldorf and
other alternative educational philosophies, this
program will strive to transform learning and
This session there will be a book
discussion with parents on Thursdays while your children are in
class. We will read and discuss the
book 10 Mindful Minutes; Giving
Our Children–and Ourselves–the
Social and Emotional Skills to
Reduce Stress and Anxiety for
Special Announcements:
Summer Reading Club:
Fizz! Boom!! Read!!
Be a Super-Sweet-Scientist!
PIXIE STICKS! : Birth to age 3
POP ROCKS! : Pre-Readers ages 3
to 5
ZOTS! : Readers grades K and up.
Readers of all ages will explore all
sorts of exciting types of science this
Summer! Our activities are going to
include experiments, discoveries and
play in fields of natural science, marine biology, science fiction, physical
science and more! Sign up for the
Summer Reading Club and receive
cool prizes and reading logs.
Don’t forget to check our Blog regularly
for information on upcoming programs,
links to great parenting, children’s
literature & children’s craft blogs, book
recommendations and pictures from
our latest programs!
You can also find links
to our Pinboards there too!
http://hbaychildroom.blogspot.com/
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Summer No Child Left Inside
Programs
Too much time indoors with television,
video games and computers can be
harmful to our children. In the past you’ve
joined us in the spirit of this nationwide
movement called “No Child Left Inside”
and met us at local parks, farms and art
studios for storytimes and exploration
time, this is where we will be meeting in
Early Summer:
Fun in the Sun
Fridays, August 1, 8, 15 & 22; 12:00 noon
Meet us at Shinnecock Bay Beach for storytime under umbrellas, yoga and sandcastle building! Check our Blog for pictures of previous NCLI Programs - http://
hbaychildroom.blogspot.com/.
Location: Take Ponquogue Avenue to the
end, make a left onto Shinnecock Road,
park at end. We will meet there on the
beach.
No Limit. Please register beginning
Thursday, June 26.
Healthier, Happy Lives by Goldie Hawn. Inspired by
the revolutionary MindUP program, the book offers
easy-to-grasp insights from current behavioral, psychological, and neurological studies to show how
our thoughts, emotions, and actions—including our
ability to focus, manage stress, and learn—are all exquisitely interconnected. Hawn presents simple and
practical ways to develop mindfulness in children
and parents alike. Each parent will receive their own
book at registration to keep.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Toes
Wednesdays, 11:00-11:30 pm
Ages birth and up. Parents and children birth and
up, join Miss Jenn for stories, songs and crafts.
Tween Time Book Blasters Club
Tuesdays, 4:45-5:30 pm
Grades 4 – 6. Do you like snacks, reading and
trivia? Then sign up for our brand new Book
Blasters Summer Reading Club and get your
FREE copy of Space Rocks! by Tom O’Donnell.
Join us as we eat snacks and follow the adventures of Chorkle, a lovable five-eyed alien. Participate in a weekly challenge to earn prizes and
an invitation to our end of summer pizza party
and trivia competition!
Lavender by the Bay
Friday, July 25, 12:00 noon
Located in East Marion, Lavender by the Bay is
New York’s premier lavender farm and one of
the largest in the
USA. Meet us for a
walking tour around
the field.
Location:
7540 Main Rd, East Marion, NY, 11939
No limit. Please register beginning Thursday, June
26.
Rainy Day Movies
Any rainy day at 4:00 pm
Bored on a rainy Summer day? Stop in on any rainy
day and we will pop in a movie and whip up some
snacks to make it more enjoyable!
Johanna Stein, Author of How Not to
Calm a Child on a Plane
Wednesday, August 6, 11:30 am
Join us for a book talk and meet and greet with author Johanna Stein who will discuss her seriously
funny book on “lessons in parenting from a highly
questionable source.” Check out her website at jojostein.com. No Limit. For grown-ups; bring your kids,
we will watch them!
Children must have their own Hampton Bays Library card to register for
programs; please see the Circulation Desk for details.
Children under ten years of age may not be unaccompanied in the
Children’s Room; they MUST be with an adult.
Special Programs:
Chickens Aren’t the Only Ones
Miss Sari’s Kitchen: Star Wars Bingo
Tuesday, July 8, 1:00-2:00 pm
For children grades 2 and up. Have a blast playing Star Wars Bingo and
then make an Ewok or Yoda
cupcake along with some
Blue Milk (you’ve seen Luke drink it in the movies!) to wash them down Limit of 20 children.
Please register beginning Thursday, June 26.
SCI-FI
Mermaid Parade!
Wednesday, July 9, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
For children grades 2 and up with parent or caregiver. Come dressed
as a mermaid or pirate to parade around the library after a beach story.
Limit of 20 children. Please register beginning Thursday, June 26.
Peanut Butter & Jellyfish
Thursday, July 10, 3:00-4:00 pm
MARINE
For children grades K through 2. Make and take
BIOLOGY
home your own jellyfish in
a bottle after reading Peanut Butter and Jellyfish by
Jarret J. Krosoczka. Limit of 20 children. Please
register beginning Thursday, June 26.

Parent/Child Zumbini
Fridays, July 11, 18 & 25;
10:30-11:15 am
For children ages birth to 3 with parent or
caregiver. Come join licensed Zumbini instructor Jenn for a brand new Mommy & Me music
and movement program. Designed to let you and
your little ones wiggle, sing and learn together,
PHYSICAL the Zumbini program is where the science of child
SCIENCE
development meets the magic of Zumba. Limit of
15 children. Please register beginning Thursday,
June 26.

Miss Sari’s Kitchen:
Beegu the Cutest Alien
SCI-FI
Monday, July 14, 11:00 am12:00 pm
For children ages 2 to 5 with
parent or caregiver. Beegu is a
friendly little alien who is lost and needs to find her
way home. Listen to the story by Alexis Deacon and
then make Beegu cupcakes. Limit of 15 children. Please register beginning Thursday, June 26.
Quogue Wildlife Refuge Benefit Storytime
Wednesday, July 16, 1:00-2:00 pm
For children ages 3 and up. Join us for a storytime in honor of the annual benefit for our favorite wildlife refuge. Quogue
Wildlife Refuge was founded and incorporated in
1934 and is a non-profit organization that is supported by sponsors and through generous donations.
We present this program days before their annual
Summer Benefit, a $10.00 donation per child is required to register which will be
given to the Refuge. We will read Peter Rabbit –
did you know that Beatrix Potter was a Naturalist
NATURAL
and a Scientist? Each child will receive a hardSCIENCE
cover copy of a book from the Peter Rabbit Series
and a plush animal. You will also be amazed by
a rabbit cake made by Miss Sari! Please note: registration is strictly
limited to 20 children due to the number of prizes. Please register beginning Thursday, June 26.
Ponquogue Bridge Beach Specimen Adventure
MARINE
BIOLOGY
Thursday, July 17, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
For families. Meet us at the beach with your nets
and buckets to gather marine life and specimens
for our Discovery Tank. No Limit. Please register
beginning Thursday, June 26.

Discovery Tank &
Microscope Observation
Friday, July 18, 1:00-2:00 pm
For families. We will set up our annual Summer
Discovery Tank in the Kid’s Room with all the
marine life you collected at the beach yesterday.
Bring all the objects you collected to the investigation stations we will have set up complete with
MARINE
microscopes. The microscopes will be raffled off
at the end of the program! No Limit. Please regBIOLOGY
ister beginning Thursday, June 26.
Rules of Summer Illustration
Copy-Cat Canvas
Monday, July 21, 2:30-3:30 pm
For children grades K and up. We will read
Rules of Summer by Shaun Tan and then take
various art supplies out on the lawn to create a
huge canvas inspired by his artwork. No Limit.
Southampton Animal Shelter Visit
For families. Brighten the day for furry friends by reading to them at
the Southampton Animal Shelter! Limit of 20 children. Please register
beginning Thursday, June 26.
BIOLOGY
For children grades K and up. Join us for an “eggciting” story all about eggs and the animals that
lay them. You can then check out some big eggs,
some tiny eggs and some unusual eggs followed by a craft. Limit of 15
children. Please register beginning Thursday, June 26.
Spot a Seal!
Tuesday, July 22, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
For children grades 2 and up with parent or
caregiver. Join Miss Jenn for the story See What a
Seal Can Do by Chris Butterworth and then make
a paper seal to take home. Limit of 20 children.
MARINE
BIOLOGY
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Motion of the Ocean
For children ages 3 and up with parent or caregiver. Kids will discover
the beginning notions of density by creating their own oceans in bottles after the story Somewhere in the Ocean by Jennifer Ward. Limit of 15
children. Please register beginning Thursday, June 26.
Bubble-ology
For families. Explore the art, sciTRY
ence and FUN of soap bubbles.
CHEMIS
Meet us outside on the library
lawn to play with bubble machines and be dazzled by bubble
painting! Limit of 25 families. Please register beginning Thursday, June 26.
Fibonacci Fun
Monday, August 4, 12:30-1:30 pm
For children grades 2 and up. Did you know
that many things in nature and art have a math
connection? Fibonacci did! We will learn about
TICS
A
M
HE
T
the number sequence he discovered, read The
A
M
Rabbit Problem by Emily Gravett and play game.
Limit of 15 children. Please register beginning
Thursday, June 26.
Dinosaur Dig & Fossil Making
Tuesday, August 5, 12:30-1:30 pm
For children ages 2 to 5 with parent or caregiver. Tiny paleontologists
will dig up little dinosaurs and then make fossils with salt dough. Limit
of 20 children. Please register beginning Thursday, June 26.
Bath Fizz Bombs
Thursday, August 7, 3:00-4:00 pm
For children grades K and up. Fizz! Boom! Bath!!
Make your own colorful and sweetly scented bath
bombs to liven up tub time for kids – or mellow
out tub time for grown ups! Limit of 15 children.
Laika the Astronaut Dog & Edible Rockets
Monday, August 11, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
For children grades K and up. Laika the Astronaut Dog is an
incredibly illustrated book by Owen Davey that tells the
story of the little dog that was launched into orbit. Laika’s
spaceship was made of steel but you
will make one that’s good enough to
eat! Limit of 15 children. Please regSPACE
ister beginning Thursday, June 26.
HISTORY
Little Jacques Cousteaus
For children preK and up with grown up. Discover The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino.
After reading this biographical picture book you
will craft a colorful coral reef to take home. Limit
FAMOUS
of 20 children. Please register beginning ThursT
S
TI
SCIEN
day, June 26.
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11 Experiments That Failed!
For children grades K and
SCIENCE
up. Hopefully these won’t!!
LAB
We will perform a few fun
science experiments after the
funny story by Jenny Offill
and Nancy Carpenter. Limit of 15 children. Please
Karaoke Party!
For families. Get ready for a Disney Sing-a-Long
contest and karaoke party! There will be real
microphones and prizes! No Limit. Please register beginning Thursday, June 26.
On a Beam of Light
FAMOUS
For children grades K and up. On a Beam of Light
CIENTIST
S
is a story of Albert Einstein by Jennifer Berne. We
will learn about his genius and perform The Blue
Skies & Red Sunsets Experiment which illustrates
how Einstein explained the color of the sky. Limit of 15 children. Please
What Is Science?
For children ages 3 to 5 with parent or caregiver.
Science is about curiosity–asking questions and
exploring answers. We will perform fun-filled experiments that will dazzle curious minds! No Limit.
SCIENCE
LAB
Mad Science Fire & Ice Show!
For families. Finally! We get a chance to play
with Fire & Ice! When was the last time you
burnt paper and there was no ash or could
levitate beach balls using no hands? Mad Science is a leading science enrichment provider that delivers hands-on,
unique science experiments for kids that are entertaining and educational. No Limit. Please register beginning Thursday, June 26.
End of Summer Concert – Brady Rymer!!!
Tuesday, August 26, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
For families. Genuine roots-rock for kids
and grown ups alike! Join us for a celebration of Brady’s new album Just Say Hi and a
morning full of dancing, singing and smiles!
No Limit. Please register beginning Thursday, June 26. Sponsored by the Friends of
the Library.
GET TECH HELP @ HBPL!
Book - A - Librarian
Mondays at 10:00 am, 11:00 am & 12:00 pm
Do you have questions concerning technology? Book a
45-minute appointment with
Rita for one-on-one assistance with your new device
or any of the following topics: Basic Computer • Basic
Internet • E-mail • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel) • Smartphones • Zinio •
Downloading Apps • Digital Cameras & Photo Management • iPad • Kindle • Live-brary Free Downloads
• Social Networking (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
Pinterest) . . . and more! Please note that device repair
is not included. Appointments are required and are
limited to Hampton Bays Library cardholders only.
Drop-in Tech Help
Two evenings per week! Wednesday AND Thursday evenings
from 5:00-9:00 pm
Need quick answers to tricky questions about your tech device (laptop, tablet, reader, phone, camera)? Free tech help
is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from
5:00-9:00 pm at the Reference Desk. No appointment is required. Please note that computer repair
is not included. No appointments required; open
to all.
Please extend a warm welcome to new Reference & Technology Librarian Rita
Alfano! Rita has been a librarian at both Patchogue and Mastics libraries. She
is bi-lingual and looks forward to helping you solve your technology problems
in our Book-A-Librarian and Drop-in Tech programs (already underway) and in
a new slate of technology classes in the Fall!
Technology Classes will resume after Labor Day! Look for
more info in the September-October newsletter.
Library NEWS
The 2014 Adult Summer Reading Club @ HBPL:
Literary Elements!
Sign up beginning Monday, June 30 for a
book club packet consisting of six raffle tickets, a reading log, and a suggested reading list
representing many “literary elements”… plus
complementary gift! Read or listen to six books
of your choice through Friday, August 15. Submit one raffle ticket per book per week for a
chance to win one of six weekly prizes; turn in
your completed reading log for a chance to win a final Grand Prize!
Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Hampton Bays Public Library
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**Our participating community sponsors**
Parrish Art Museum / Hampton Maid / Hampton Auto Wash/
Hampton Theatre Co. / Southampton Hospital’s Ed & Phyllis Davis
Wellness Institute / Little Bird Salon / One North Steakhouse . . . and more!
Sección en Español
¡Ayuda en Español disponible en su Biblioteca!
de lunes a jueves 10:00 am a 5:00 pm; viernes de 11:00 am a 7:00 pm
Para más información visite nuestro sitio web en español
http://hbay.suffolk.lib.ny.us/espanol.htm o llame durante estas horas al número 728-6241
y pregunte por Vicky Cuccia o marque el numero 1 para dejar un mensaje.
Para su conveniencia nuestra sección de español está ahora localizada enfrente del despacho de circulación. Por favor visítela y haga uso de
todo el material que la biblioteca pone a su disposición, como libros, revistas, CD’s, periódicos etc.
Grupos de Conversación en inglés
Nuestro horario para las clases de inglés es el siguiente: martes y miércoles de 7:30 a 9:00 pm, jueves de 8:00 a 9:00 pm
¿Quiere aprender y practicar inglés en una atmósfera amigable
y cómoda? ¡Entonces únase a
nuestro grupo de clases de inglés
gratis! Para más información llame
a Vicky Cuccia 728-6241 ext. 112.
Nota: Por favor tenga en cuenta que nuestras clases de los martes y miércoles son para aquellas personas con mínimo o no
conocimiento de la lengua.
AVISO IMPORTANTE: Tenga en cuenta que las clases
de inglés concluirán a finales del mes de mayo y se reanudarán de nuevo a principios del mes de septiembre.
“Tutoría en inglés”
La Biblioteca Pública de Hampton Bays se complace en ofrecer
tutoría en inglés a aquellos usuarios con mínimo conocimiento
de la Lengua. Si desea obtener un tutor, por favor pase por el
despacho de Circulación y rellene una aplicación.
¡NUEVO! Nuestra biblioteca se complace en informar a sus clientes que a partir de ahora habrá una CAJA DE SUGERENCIAS DE
PROGRAMAS a su disposición en el Despacho de Circulación,
donde usted podrá dejarnos saber qué tipo de programas, en
español, le gustaría que ofreciésemos para su enriquecimiento
personal (salud, cocina, asesoría legal, inmigración etc . . . ). Por
favor anímese, esperamos ansiosos sus sugerencias.
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Information for Teens in Grades 7 to 12
July and August Events in Teen Services…
Summer is here and it’s our favorite time of year!
As usual, we are very excited about our summer
line-up. Join our 2014 Summer Reading Club
Spark a Reaction and you can win awesome
prizes!! All prizes will be raffled off at our
End of the Summer Party on Friday, August 22
@ 7 pm!
We have something for everyone this summer! Our awesome
summer programs include Flower Cupcakes, Homemade Ice Cream,
Balloon Flip-Flops, Watermelon Eating Contest, Leaf Imprint
Necklace and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Bryan. By popular request
our Monday-Thursday programs will start at 6:30 pm or later.
Check them out!
A HUGE thank you goes out to everyone who contributed to our
Prom Dress Drive. We collected over 200 dresses. Thank you for
your generosity!
Let’s wish our Battle of the Books team GOOD LUCK! We will be
going to battle on Saturday, August 9 at Stony Brook University! This
program was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
See you soon, Theresa and Jackie
Special Events and Clubs
In July We Have . . .
Southampton Animal Shelter Drive
NEW! Flower Cupcakes
Tuesday, July 1 through Friday, August 29.
Please bring in shelter items including food, treats, blankets, towels
and more for the shelter animals and YOU will receive a summer
goody bag! Kongs are in high demand at the Southampton Animal
Shelter. These toys are filled with treats by shelter staff and provide
shelter animals with an overnight task! Kongs can be purchased at
Hampton Bays Pet Supply, Petco or most pet supply stores.
Spark a Reaction Summer Reading Club
Tuesday, July 1 through Wednesday, August 20.
Join our fun summer reading club! For every book you read, you
will receive a raffle ticket. Prizes include a gift card to American
Eagle, admission to Dave & Busters, tickets to the HBAY movie
theater, the DVD or video game of your choice and much more!
PLUS, once you read 20 books or more you will be entered
into a drawing for the grand prize: a $250 Amazon gift card!
Prizes will be given out at our End of the Summer Party on Friday,
August 22. The grand prize was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Prizes 4 Programs
Tuesday, July 1 through Wednesday, August 20.
Spark a Reaction at our fun summer programs! Make your hair stand up with the
Science Wizard, read to shelter animals @ the Southampton Animal Shelter, shrink
your own jewelry with Jackie, create delicious S’mores with Kate and even learn all
about jiu-jitsu with Bryan! For every program you attend, you will receive a raffle
ticket. Tickets will put you in the running for a $25 Visa gift card that you can use
towards anything you want. Attend as many programs as you can this summer for
greater chances to win. The winner will be announced on Friday, August 22.
Southampton Animal Shelter Contest:
Win a $50 gift card AND help shelter animals!
Each month, the Teen Department facilitates programs that directly help
shelter animals. This summer we want YOU to continue to help shelter
animals and win a $50 gift card! Teens, submit a photo of a shelter animal that you
have helped or adopted, create a unique piece of art, or share your story, describing
how a shelter animal has changed YOUR life, or how you have changed the live of
a shelter animal. This can be through volunteering, adoption, or by attending shelter
themed library programs. One lucky writer will win a $50 gift card of their choice. Plus,
we will also donate much needed items to the shelter in YOUR name! You may submit
your item in person to the Teen department from Tuesday, July 1 through Wednesday,
August 20. The winner will be announced on Friday, August 22. All entries will be on
display at the Southampton Animal Shelter after the contest concludes!
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Tuesday, July 8 @ 6:30 pm
Calling all cupcake enthusiasts! Make your cupcakes
bloom. Learn how to turn your cupcake into a beautiful
flower using marshmallows and colored sugar.
NEW! Divergent Charm Bracelet
Wednesday, July 9 @ 6:30 pm
Make a super-unique charm bracelet with Jackie,
using Shrinky-Dinks and metal charms to represent the
5 factions of Divergent.
NEW! Volcano Cake
Thursday, July 10 @ 6:30 pm
Decorate and eat your own delicious volcano cake.
Reading to Therapy Dogs
Friday, July 11 @ 3 pm
Teens, here is your chance
to give back to your community. Take turns reading
to therapy dogs in a relaxed
setting. Two hours of community service credit are provided.
NEW! Gimme S’more
Saturday, July 12 @ 1 pm
You don’t need to be a Boy
Scout to make this twist on
the classic summertime dessert. Chef Kate will demonstrate how to make mason
jars filled with crunchy, homemade graham crackers,
decadent chocolate ganache and gooey marshmallow
creme. This dessert is so good it will leave you saying,
“Gimme S’more!”
A Visit to the Southampton Animal Shelter
Tuesday, July 15 from 1 – 3 pm
Join Theresa and Jackie at the Southampton Animal Shelter as we
give out dog biscuits to shelter dogs and play with the cats. Teens
will also be paired with younger children to read to shelter animals
during this visit. Refreshments will be served at the shelter. Please
bring a small donation with you for the shelter animals.
Transportation is required from a parent or guardian to & from the shelter.
Three hours of community service credit are provided.
NEW! Homemade Ice Cream
Thursday, July 17 @ 6:30 pm
Come beat the heat and enjoy a tasty treat! Chef Sari will teach
everyone how to make their own personal frozen dessert. Add
toppings to make a yummy ice cream sundae too.
NEW! Balloon Flip-Flops
Ellen will show you how to give your flip-flops
a one-of-a-kind look by decorating them with
balloons.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Bryan:
Part 1
Learn all about jiu-jitsu with Bryan. One
lucky teen will also win an instructional DVD.
Healthy snacks will be served too. Two hours of
community service credit are provided.
NEW! Minute To Win It!
Wednesday, July 23 @ 6:30 pm
You’ve watched the show, now try it for yourself! Compete against
other teens in a series of 60-second challenges. The winner will
receive a gift card.
Annual Watermelon Eating Contest
Are you the competitive type? Then take part in our annual
watermelon eating contest. There will be other fun contests too. A
prize will be awarded to the winner.
Bonus Bingo!
Do you love Bingo? Then join us for candy and fun! Play and win extra
raffle tickets which will go towards awesome prizes.
In August we have . . .
Electro Extravaganza
Tuesday, August 5 @ 6:30 pm
In this program, find out how REPULSIVE your hair can actually be and
explore the secrets of electricity.
NEW! Leaf Imprint Necklaces
Wednesday, August 6 @ 6:30 pm
Make a beautiful organically-shaped leaf necklace
with Jackie. You will use polymer clay as a base and
real summer tree leaves to imprint the texture.
Reading to Therapy Dogs
Friday, August 8 @ 3 pm
Teens, here is your chance to give back to your community. Take turns
reading to therapy dogs in a relaxed setting. Two hours of community
service credit are provide.
Battle of the Books Competition
Saturday, August 9
We will be going to battle on Saturday, August 9 at Stony Brook
University. Our dedicated battle coaches have been prepping the team
all summer, so our team is definitely ready to compete! Sponsored by
the Friends of the Library.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Bryan: Part 2
Learn all about jiu-jitsu with Bryan Maritato. One lucky teen will also
win a jiu-jitsu book. Healthy snacks will be served too. Two hours of
community service credit are provided.
Meet a Variety of Animals
Wednesday, August 13 @ 6:30 pm
Join us as The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife
Rescue Center brings “A Variety of Animals”
including a great horned owl, screech owl,
American crow, red tailed hawk, and an
opossum! Please bring a donation including
one of the following: canned dog or cat food, facial tissues, paper
towels, bath towels or ziplock bags. Two hours of community service
credit are provided.
Bonus Bingo!
Friday, August 15 @ 3 pm
Do you love Bingo? Then join us for candy and fun! Prizes include
extra raffle tickets which will go towards awesome prizes!
Airbrushed T-shirts
Monday, August 18 @ 6:30 pm
Design your very own airbrushed t-shirt. All materials will be provided
to you.
Erik’s Reptile Edventures!
Be a part of the awesome “edventure” and
meet a Madagascar hissing cockroach, frogs,
reptiles, snakes, a tortoise and a 5 foot American Alligator. This program was generously
sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
NEW! Chopped: Teen Edition
Wednesday, August 20 @ 7 pm
The heat is on -- outside and in the kitchen! Head over to the library
and show off your culinary skills. You and your team will participate in
3 fast-paced rounds creating different meal courses. Do you have what
it takes to stay cool under pressure, or will you be chopped?
End of the Summer Party
Friday, August 22 from 7-10 pm
Join us for dancing, a DJ and dessert! PLUS,
the Summer Reading prizes will be raffled off
and ONE lucky winner will receive a $250
Amazon gift card! Everyone will receive a
goody bag. You don’t have to be present to win
a prize but you must be signed up for the Summer Reading Club in order to
attend this party. *This program is limited to 40 teens. This program
was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Please register for all Adult Programs beginning Thursday,
June 26 at 10:00 am at the Circulation Desk. Telephone registration begins at 11:30 am. Registration requiring payment
must take place in person.
Special Programs:
Bus Trips:
Meet the Author: Eileen Obser of
Only You: A Memoir
Please note: for bus trips departing from The Church of St. Rosalie, you
must park in the back of the lot alongside Bishop Ryan Village.
Eileen Obser is a freelance writer and editor who has
been teaching creative writing in NY for over 20 years. In her book she
relates personal experiences growing up in Queens and her doomed-tofail marriage at age 18 to a young boy from the candy store crowd. Eileen
shows how two naïve, uninformed teenagers were influenced by social
and religious pressures to disastrous consequences. Light refreshments.
Central Park Celebrates Its 161st Birthday!
Sunday, July 20, 2:00-3:00 pm
Meet Sara Cedar Miller, local Hampton Bays resident and Conservancy
Historian & Photographer for the last 30 years. Central
Park is one of the most spectacular works of nineteenth
century American art and almost entirely manmade.
It’s the first major landscaped public park in the world.
Learn about the Park’s historic beginnings, its designers
and its extraordinary romantic landscapes and Victorian structures. We are
planning a walking field trip in September with Sara as our tour guide to see sights
you never knew existed. Be on the lookout in the next newsletter.
Growing Up at the Fire Island
Lighthouse: 1948-1954
Godfrey Mahler will discuss growing up at the Fire Island Lighthouse, seven miles from the mainland of
Long Island, while his father was the lighthouse keeper. He will present
a slideshow of photos and share his unique experiences, which include
attending a one-room schoolhouse and his lighthouse duties and responsibilities.
Disney’s Aladdin: Broadway’s New Musical Comedy
Wednesday, July 9; 2:00 pm show at the New Amsterdam Theatre, 214
W. 42nd St.
The beloved story of Aladdin is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this
bold new musical. With just one rub of a magic
lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of daring adventure, classic comedy
and timeless romance. It’s an unforgettable experience that includes all the cherished songs from the
Academy Award-winning score and more written
especially for Broadway. Best Musical Tony Award Nominee. “FABULOUS!
EXTRAVAGANT!”—The New York Times. Bus departs from St. Rosalie’s
parking lot at 9:30 am and from Bryant Park (42nd St. between 6th & 5th
Avenues) at 6:00 pm. Non-refundable orchestra seats are $136.50. Payment is due at registration.
“Do Your Own Thing” Bus Trip to NYC
Wednesday, July 9 & August 13
Shop, see a show, visit a museum or just do your own thing. The McCarney Tours bus departs from St. Rosalie’s parking lot at 9:30 am
and drops us off at Bryant Park. Bus departs from
Bryant Park (42nd St. between 6th & 5th Avenues)
at 6:00 pm. Non-refundable tickets are $25.00
each; payment is due at registration.
East End Seaport Museum’s “Bug Light” CRUISE
“Fashion fades, only style remains,” Coco Chanel said in
the 1920’s, and she should know. She took women out
of crinolines and put them in pants, draped them in jersey, and made junk jewelry chic. Almost one hundred
years later her style savvy is still influencing how women
dress. Join author and lecturer Rita Plush for an interesting chronology of
the late Coco Chanel. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, July 19, 4:00 pm Departure
Visit the North Fork’s iconic lighthouse, Bug Light.
Enjoy a 15-minute cruise followed by an hour exploring the lighthouse. Take photos, view a special
exhibit, learn about the lighthouse history and
enjoy the guide’s stories. The wrap-around observation deck offers spectacular surround views.
Patrons are invited back to the museum for light refreshments. Nonrefundable boarding pass is $30.00 per Adult, and $20 per child (under
18). Boat departs from dock next to the museum. You must have own
transportation to Greenport.
The Language of Twitter
BASEBALL BUS TRIP TO CONEY ISLAND
Coco Chanel: The Woman, The Legend
Join media maven Kathy Van Duzer for an overview of
social media. Learn Twitter basics, how to put a tweet
together and how Twitter can be used for information
gathering, sharing, fun and even in a crisis.
Songs and Melodies
Sunday, August 10, 2:00 pm
Meet Sheree Elder, a composer, songwriter, and vocalist. Her
concerts include classic jazz standards like “My Funny Valentine” and Pop and R&B songs by today’s artists like Adele
and Alicia Keys. Whether she’s performing her own music
or a rendition of a popular favorite, you will be able to truly
immerse yourself in the moment and experience the music.
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Saturday, August 2
Enjoy a classic Coney Island afternoon: dogs from Nathan’s Famous,
a stomach flipping ride on the venerable Cyclone roller coaster or maybe tour through the
New York Aquarium. Then watch the Brooklyn Cyclones vs. the Connecticut Tigers from
third baseline box seats with a view of the
water, followed by
fabulous fireworks.
Bus leaves from
the Hampton Bays Library at 11:30 am. The
game begins at 6:00 pm and leaves Coney
Island after the fireworks. Non-refundable
$22.00 due at registration; includes transportation and ticket to game.
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Cooking
Registration is reserved for Hampton Bays
cardholders first. You must have a ticket to
attend. There is a $5.00 materials fee unless
otherwise noted.
Cooking with Craig
What better time than summer
to serve your favorite family
recipes. Join the Block Island
Seafood Company for some
tasty treats from the BISCo
family collection. Craig will demonstrate Cousin
Jessie’s Sausage and Mushroom Pasta and Cousin
Katie’s Crab Creole! Bring your luck as there will
be life changing raffles.
A Taste of Summer
Join Simply Creative Chef Rob for an array of
sweet and savory light summer
fare to dazzle your summer
guests. How does barbeque
Chinese chicken lettuce wraps
sound served with a side of
cantaloupe and watermelon
salad infused with basil and
amaretto? Finish with a berried treasure of a
chocolate-painted waffle cone immersed in raw
sugar, with fresh berries and a drizzle of raspberry
coulis. Your taste buds will be delighted.
Blend Your Way to Better Health!
Saturday, August 9, 1:00-2:30 pm
Ewa Szychowska, teacher and certified health
coach will demonstrate how to blend fruits and
vegetables to maximize energy, immunity, bone,
skin and heart health. She will
bring her Vitamix blender and
Nutribullet. These techniques
are great for those with a busy
lifestyle and always on-the-go.
Living a Gluten-Free Lifestyle
Saturday, August 16, 12:00-1:30 pm
Presented by Joan Schmidt, RN, MBA and Barbara
Callanan, MS, Culinary
Institute of America Trained
Chef. Join us to learn
about the myriad health
issues of Celiac Disease and
Gluten Intolerance and how
to sustain a gluten-free lifestyle. Watch their
demonstration on how to prepare gluten-free
recipes. Sample a tasty lentil salad and delicious
black-bean brownie.
Crafts
Registration is required; no fee
Crochet Circle with Amanda
Thursday; July 10 & 17; August 14 & 21; 6:00-7:30 pm
Learn how to crochet, a process of creating fabric using a crochet hook. Whether
you’re a beginner or an aficionado, this class is for you. Amanda can teach a variety
of crochet styles for all levels.
Knitting with Arlene
Monday, July 14 & 21;
August 18 & 25; 7:00-8:30 pm
Let Arlene show you how different types of yarns and needles
can help you achieve a plethora of effects by incorporating a
variety of colors, textures, and
weights.
Crochet with “Plarn” Series
Thursday, July 24 & August 7; 6:30-8:30 pm
Learn to crochet with colored plastic bags. Great
for those who enjoy using
recycled goods for sustainable crafts. Students
need scissors, crochet
hook and colored plastic bags.
Town of Southampton’s Green Homes Program
Tuesday July 8, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
The Town of Southampton invites you to try a FREE home energy audit, which offers
homeowners the opportunity to take part in a unique energy savings program. Save
money by going GREEN.
Gaming
No registration
is required.
Bridge: Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays; 1:00 pm
Canasta: Mondays: 1:00 pm; Thursdays & Fridays; 10:00 am
Mah Jongg: Thursdays & Saturdays, 10:00 am
Film Screenings
No registration is required.
Friday Matinee @ the Library:
Survival Movies
Every Friday starting at 2:00 pm in the
Helen Gould Room
July Films: The Edge (120 min/rated R) / 127 Hours (94 min/rated R) / Buried (95 min/
rated R)
August Films: The Way Back (133 min/rated PG-13) / Rescue Dawn (125 min/rated
PG-13) / Touching the Void (107 min/rated R) / Open Water (101 min/rated R) / Cast Away
(143 min/rated PG-13)
WORLD CINEMA Series
Light refreshments
The First Grader: It’s Never Too Late To Dream
Thursday, July 3, 6:00 pm (2010, Kenya, 103 min; English, Rated PG-13)
The First Grader is a biographical drama film based on the true story of Kimani
Maruge, a Kenyan man who enrolled in elementary education at the age of
84 after the Kenyan government announced universal and free elementary
education in 2003. “Remarkable and uplifiting”--The New York Times.
Central Station (Central do Brasil)
Thursday, July 10, 6:00 pm (1998, Brazil, 106 min; English subtitles, Rated R)
Central Station is a Brazilian-French drama film set in Brazil. It tells the story
of a young boy’s friendship with a jaded middle-aged woman. The boy
witnesses his mother’s accidental death and a lonely retired school teacher
reluctantly takes the child under her wing. The film’s title in Portuguese,
Central do Brasil, is the name of Rio de Janeiro’s main railway station. Multiple awards and nominations.
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WORLD CINEMA Series (continued)
Amélie
Thursday, August 14, 6:00 pm
(2011, French, 122 min; English subtitles, Rated R)
Amélie is a romantic comedy. The film is a whimsical depiction of contemporary Parisian life set in
Montmarte. It tells the story of a shy waitress who decides to change the
lives of those around her for the better, while struggling with her own
isolation. Amélie won Best Film at the European Film Award and was
nominated for five Academy awards.
Special Fitness & Well-Being Programs
Lyme & Other Tick-borne Disease
Chances are you or someone you know has been diagnosed with
Lyme disease. Dr. Rajeev S. Fernando, a member of the Physician Panel of the Tick Borne Disease Resource Center at Southampton Hospital
and also Director of Infectious Disease will speak about the types of
disease carried by the different species of ticks on LI and the symptoms, testing, and treatment options available.
Sin Nombre
Thursday, August 21, 6:00pm (2009, Mexico,96
min; English subtitles, Rated R)
Sin Nombre is a U.S.-Mexican adventure thriller
film about a Honduran girl trying to immigrate
to the U.S.A, and a boy caught up in the violence
of gang life who also needs to escape. Filmed in
Spanish, the film’s title means “Nameless.” It won
several awards, including the prizes for directing and cinematography
at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
Registration is required; no fee.
The Power of Your Memory!
Thursday, August 7, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Are you forgetting things lately and feel like it’s driving you or those
you live with crazy? Don’t fret. It’s OK to forget sometimes, everyone
does to a degree. Learn what causes memory lapses and helpful tips
to improve your memory with consultant, teacher and wellness counselor Maida Berenblatt, MS.
Headaches – What’s the Cure?
New Solutions to Frozen Shoulder and
Carpal Tunnel
Tuesday, August 5, 12:00-1:00 pm (Brown-bag lunch)
Do you suffer from migraine headaches? Southampton Hospital’s
board-certified neurologist, Olga McAbee, MD, will talk about the different types of headaches, their causes, and the diagnostic tests and
treatment options currently available to the many people who suffer.
Pack a brown bag lunch and come enjoy this program.
Ongoing Fitness Classes
an exhilarating, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired calorie-burning dance
fitness party that will move you toward joy and health. Please wear
sneakers and bring water.
Join Dr. Neil Donohue from Hampton Bays Wellness and Chiropractic and
learn holistic approaches to relieve your discomfort.
Please dress comfortably and bring a mat or towel to all yoga classes.
No registration is required, but there is a $5.00 fee payable at the circulation desk before each class unless otherwise noted.
Fun and Fitness for 50’s and Over!
Mondays, 10:15-11:15 am
COME ON PEOPLE, get off your feet! We’ll bend and stretch–have
fun– look good–and feel like the way we should! No fee.
Yoga for Everybody
Mondays, 5:45-6:45 pm; Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 pm;
Fridays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Stretch and tone with certified yoga instructor Andrea
for fun and light Hatha and Kripalu-inspired classes.
Kripalu is a gentle hatha yoga practice with an emphasis on meditation, physical healing and spiritual transformation that
overflows into daily life.
“Soul Yoga”: Evolution through Movement
Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Peter Ames
Wednesdays, 10:30 am-12:00 pm;
Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 am
Peter’s class offers advanced stretches and poses. The word Vinyasa
is Sanskrit meaning “breath-synchronized movement.” This technique
is sometimes also called Vinyasa Flow because of the smooth way
that the poses run together and become like a dance. Please note:
this class is 1 ½ hours and there is a $10 fee payable at the circulation
desk before class.
Zumba Gold
Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 pm
Zumba Gold is the perfect workout routine for the beginner and the older, active person who enjoys music and
dance. Please wear sneakers and bring water.
Gentle Chair Stretching for Everyone
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 am; Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 pm
This class will encompass all the grounding benefits of
Yoga through Postures, Movement, Breath and Mental Presence while realigning the Mind, awakening the
Heart, and grounding the Spirit in Balanced Joy. Open to all! Beginners
are welcome and encouraged!
Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 pm
Regardless of your age or physical ability you can relieve stiffness,
strengthen muscles and bones, and improve circulation and balance–
all simply sitting in a chair. Restore calmness to your daily routine with
easy-to-follow exercises.
Zumba® and La Blast® with Kinga,
the Artist Who Loves Fitness
Fridays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Join certified instructor Amanda and see what all the fuss is about;
every workout feels like a party! You don’t even have to know how to
dance, just move your body and follow her lead. Please wear sneakers with little or no tread and don’t forget your water.
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm (no class on July 22 & 29
and August 5 & 12)
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Come and join Kinga for
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Zumba with Amanda
Literature Groups
No registration is required.
Fiction Writing Workshop with
Jen Senft, MA, MFA
Sunday, July 13, 20 & 27; August 3; 1:30-3:30 pm
This four-session workshop will focus on writing
fiction. Sessions include instruction, supportive
class conversation, and individualized feedback from Jen.
Mystery Book Club
Everyone is welcome! There are two titles for each meeting date:
Thursday, July 10, 11:00 am: Dead Cert by Dick Francis and Outfoxed
by Rita Mae Brown
Both books concern horses–one on racing, the other on fox hunting.
Thursday, August 14, 11:00 am: Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline
Winspear and Murder on the Lusitania by Conrad Allen
This month both books are set in the early 1900s.
Hampton Bays Library Book Club
Thursday, July 31, 7:00-8:00 pm: Honolulu by Alan Brennart
(There will be no August meeting; look for the Fall selection in the Sep-Oct
newsletter)
Join us for lively conversation in our monthly book club led by Maura
Forman. Most titles are also available in large print, audiobook, and
downloadable formats. Call or stop by the reference desk for help in
placing your hold.
The History Book Club
July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21; 10:00 am
The History Book Club meets on alternate Thursdays at 10:00 am. Contact the library for book or topic selections. All are welcome!
Monthly Poetry with the Poetry Rising Group
Saturday, July 12 & August 9; 1:00-3:00 pm
An informal poetry group facilitated by Beverly Livernoche meets the
second Saturday of each month. Please share your original poems or
prose, anything goes! “Inspiring, aspiring, motivating, fun, moving, and
more…”
Look for these special library services in every newsletter!
Smart Driver Course
Monday, July 7, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Monday, August 4, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
The Hampton Bays Public Library will be offering a one-day driver
safety course. The cost is currently $20 for AARP cardholders and
$25 for non-cardholders. Please register at the circulation desk or
call 728-6241 for more info.
English Conversation Group
There will be no English Conversation Group meetings in July and August;
the groups will resume after Labor Day. Call 728-6241 ext 112 for more
info.
Spanish Conversation Group
Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 pm
There will be no Spanish Conversation Group meetings in July and August;
the group will resume after Labor Day. Call 728-6241 ext 112 for more info.
One-on-One Genealogy Help
One-hour appointments are available on the following dates:
Thursday; July 10 & 24; August 14 & 28
Afternoon appointments at 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00 pm
Evening appointments at 6:00, 7:00, & 8:00 pm
Library patrons who would like
help researching their ancestors
using online resources including
Ancestry.com can sign up for a
one-hour session with Carol. You
will get hints on how to start your research and a list of online resources that you can access at the library or from home. Before you
schedule your first session, pick up a “Genealogy Introduction” form
to fill out and bring it with you when you start.
Small Business Counseling (SCORE)
The first and third Tuesdays of the month from 6:00-9:00 pm
A representative from SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
will provide FREE business counseling by at the Hampton Bays Library.
SCORE business counselors can
help you develop effective business
plans and create strategies for business growth. This free service is provided by appointment only; call
the circulation desk at 728-6241 to schedule a one-hour appointment.
Library Services for the Homebound
Don’t let a medical condition stop you from using your library! Have
your favorite books, magazines, movies, and more mailed directly to
your home. Free home delivery via the U.S. Postal Service is available
to district residents who are physically unable to travel to the library
due to illness or disability, whether permanent or temporary, or for
individuals who are frail and elderly and don’t have transportation.
For more information please call Nancy at 728-6241, ext. 104.
Talking Books & Large Print at the Library
“Talking Books” -- novels, nonfiction, magazines and other recreational reading materials -- are produced by the National Library Service
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS); the program is administered by the Andrew Heiskell Braille & Talking Books Library.
Materials and the machines needed to read them are available for
free for library patrons. Talking books are mailed & returned postagefree, so there’s never a direct cost to users. If you or someone you
know would like to receive these services please call the library at
728-6241 ext 109 for more information. The Andrew Heiskell library
can be reached directly at 1-855-697-6975 (toll-free).
Do you or someone you know already receive materials from the Andrew
Heiskell Braille & Talking Books Library? We are interested in learning about
your experience! Please direct all feedback to the Reference Desk at 7286241, ext. 109.vices and programs provided by the Division of Senior
Services of the Town of Southampton and our Community Center
neighbors at 25 Ponquogue Avenue. Ask for copies of any of the
postings at the reference desk.
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Friends “Twice Sold Tales”
Book Store
Open all year!
Saturdays from 9:00 am-2:00 pm
The Memorial Day Book Sale on the Lawn was a
great success! We had many visitors and satisfied
browsers and shoppers; thank you for your patronage! Look for more sales on a wide variety of books
for all ages in July & August.
Please enter the Book Store directly through the
basement entrance on the North end of the parking
lot. Donations of gently used books are always welcome; please bring them directly to the Book Store
during book store hours.
Need a book and the Book Store is closed? Look for
our book cart containing popular titles located in
the Library Lobby. $2 for hardcover fiction and $1
for paperbacks and nonfiction.
Everyone needs Friends, especially the library! It’s not
too late to send in your membership check to join the
Friends of the Hampton Bays Library. Through your
support, the Friends sponsor special programs and
projects for the Library.
Art on Display
Every month the paintings, photography, sculpture and other creative
crafts are displayed in the Helen Gould Room located directly off the
main foyer, and in the Lower Lobby display cases. We are pleased to
present the following exhibitions:
July: On display this month are the photographs of artist Alex Goetzfried. Alex is a journalist and photographer who grew up in Hampton
Bays. He began taking landscape and wildlife pictures of local wetlands
to sharpen his skills as a photojournalist and it quickly became his passion as an artist. His images are of local nature scenes from Westhampton to Montauk. An artist reception is scheduled for Sunday, July 6 from
2:00-4:00pm in the Helen Gould Room.
August: Pamela Thompson studied art at St. Martin’s School of Art in
London. Since moving to Long Island she enjoys painting local landscapes, houses, cottages, gardens, and still-life. In recent years her paintings have been shown in libraries in Southampton, Eastport, Patchogue,
East Hampton, Riverhead and Hampton Bays. Her paintings are also in
the permanent collections of the Patchogue Art Museum, the Hampton
Bays Historical Museum & Preservation Society, and many private collections.
Please visit the display case in the Lower Lobby. Featured is a collection of War Memorabilia belonging to local resident and veteran Jack
Capone.
We welcome inquiries about displaying your work. If you are interested,
please contact Nancy Cariello at the circulation desk at 728-6241 x104.