January 2015 - Harborfields Public Library

Harborfields
PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER
Hot Reads
January 2015
for
Cold Nights
Ron & Julie Anne
Meixsel
performing
Opera to Broadway
Adult Winter Reading Club
January 5th – February 27th
Sunday, January 11th at 3:00 PM
Warm up at the Reference Hut for a perfect winter adventure. After you pick up
your “star chart”, you may read or listen to books of your choice. For each book you
review, you will have a chance to win tickets to the Vanderbilt Planetarium and after
5 books you will earn a keepsake prize. Anyone can be a stargazer! Open your
eyes this winter with your choice of enlightening reads!
Inclement Weather Notice!
In the event of inclement weather, please visit the Library Homepage at
www.harborfieldslibrary.org for information regarding program cancellations
or Library closings. Check the website or call the Library at 757-4200 if you
think there may be weather related changes prior to leaving your house. All adjustments to the Library schedule during bad weather are determined solely for the
safety of our patrons and Library staff.
Red Hot Mamas
Tuesday, January 20th,
1:00-2:00 PM
Welcome the New Year with
the Mamas! These unique
senior performing tap dancers
composed of women ranging in
age from 54 to 83, will energize
and entertain you. Directed by
Louise Ratsu and Toni Wortman, their repertoire includes
holiday and seasonal numbers,
along with selections from Broadway shows, old time favorites and popular music.
Tickets are available at the Circulation Desk.
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The Friends of the Library are
delighted to present local artists, Ron
Meixsel, Bass Baritone and Julie Anne
Meixsel, Soprano, accompanied by
Aglaia Messina on the piano for an
enteraining afternoon of music. The
performance will begin with arias and
duets from well known operas such as
The “Toreador Song” from Carmen, “Ditte
alla giovine” from La Traviata, “Song to
the Moon” from Rusalke, “Bess You is
my Woman Now” from Porgy and Bess,
and other selections. The second half of
the show will include Broadway favorites
from the golden age of Broadway such
as: “I won’t Send Roses” from Mack and
Mable, “Twin Soliloquies” from South Pacific, “On A Clear Day” from, On A Clear
Day, “Someone Like You” from Jekyl and
Hyde, “Ol’ Man river” from ShowBoat,
and many others. Free tickets are available at the Circulation Desk.
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Adult Programs
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What is Hypnosis?
In the Gallery
Tuesday, January 27th, 7:00 PM
Say the word hypnosis and it conjures up images of a
shadowy figure entrancing people to be under a spell. From
that image alone, you might be surprised to find that hypnosis
isn’t magical or mystical....and that it actually helps people with
regular self-improvement goals.
With the help of some willing audience participants, learn
what hypnosis is, how it works and the many ways you can
use it. Tina Pineiro, your facilitator and guide is a hypnotist,
instructor and presenter who has been entrancing clients and
other willing subjects for many years. Let Tina guide you into
a relaxed state and take you on a journey of the mind. Please
register.
New York State of Health Marketplace
Information Workshop
Monday, January 12th, 7:00 PM
Nassau/Suffolk Hospital Council - Director of Health Insurance Enrollment Programs Stacy Villagran will present an informational workshop for anyone who is uninsured and under
65. The last day to apply for qualified healthcare is February
15th, 2015. If you still have questions, Ms. Villagran will help
you understand your insurance options and how to apply for
Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, Medicaid, and the NY
State of Health Insurance Marketplace. Please register.
Global Viewpoints Forum
Elections - Why Do Politicians Say What They Say
and Voters Do What They Do?
Tuesday, January 13th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Join facilitator John Busch and share your thoughts on current events. This month’s discussion will explore the impact of
money in politics, how politicians tailor their viewpoints to appeal to various groups and why individuals vote or don’t vote.
Please call the Reference Desk or register online.
Long Island Nights by photographer
Melissa Johnides.
Artist’s Reception
Saturday,
January 10th,
3 - 4:30 PM
Approximately four years
ago Melissa Johnides began
shooting her Long Island
Nights pieces. The images
were born from a desire
to capture and share the
intimate connection she
feels with these late night
locales. These photographs
are of areas most familiar
as summer day spots which
become magical when captured during the off-season
and under the solitude of
the night sky. This talented
photographer has won
several photography awards including ‘Best Color Photograph’
and ‘People’s Choice’ for her Long Island Nights images from
galleries and arts councils, including FotoFoto Gallery in Huntington and BACCA in Babylon. In 2012 she was chosen for a
collaborative show promoting the Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program, and is always looking for new opportunities to tie her artwork into nature conservation awareness.
Join her on Saturday, January 10th from 3:00 - 4:30 PM for an
opening reception.
AARP Smart Driver
“Cover to Cover” Book Discussion
Monday & Tuesday, January 12th & 13th,
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Donna Diamond has selected The Husband’s Secret by
Liane Moriarty for this month’s discussion. Copies of this book
are available at the Circulation Desk.
You must bring a check payable to AARP to the Reference
Desk to register. The fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for
non-members. Please bring your license and AARP membership card with you to the class. Limited to Harborfields Library
cardholders until January 5th.
Wednesday, January 21st, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
“Just the Facts” Nonfiction Book Discussion
Thursday, January 22nd, 7:00 PM
Join nonfiction book discussion facilitator Brad Silverman
to discuss The Age of Gold: The California Gold Rush and the
New American Dream by H. W. Brands. Copies of this book
are available at the Circulation Desk.
Game Room Open
Fridays, January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th,
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Harborfields Public Library Empire Safety Council
Defensive Driving New class, lower fee!
Saturday, January 17th, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
There is a $28 fee, payable by check only to Empire Safety
Council for this class. Drivers may reduce 4 points from their
driving record upon completion of this 6-hour class. You are also
eligible for an immediate 10% discount on your auto liability insurance and your discount will be applied for 3 years. In-person
registration at the Reference Desk is required.
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Adult Programs
Please
the Reference
Desk
or register
online
for adult
programs
unless
Please call
thecall
Reference
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register
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for adult
programs
unless
otherwise
noted.
In-person
registration
is
required
for
all
programs
withaafee.
fee.
otherwise noted. In-person registration is required for all programs with
Stretching for Beginners
Saturdays, January 10th - February 14th
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Many winter tasks can be made easier if you improve your
strength and learn how to properly stretch to avoid injuries.
Join certified yoga instructor Cathy Adamo for this six-week
session and learn simple moves that can be done at home,
any time of year. There is an $18 non-refundable fee, payable
upon registration at the Reference Desk.
Dance Therapeutics
Mondays, January 5th - March 23rd, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
(No class on 1/19 & 2/16)
If you are concerned about past or current medical conditions
and your ability to exercise, this fun, dance-based fitness program
developed by Physical Therapists is for you! The emphasis is
on balance in a supportive, safe and social setting. Barbara
Schwenker, a certified fitness/dance instructor who understands
the limitations of common medical conditions such as arthritis,
or hip, knee and back pain, will teach the class. Participants
are encouraged to move and workout at their own pace. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes, and remember to bring a water
bottle to the class. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for this
10-week session. In-person registration is accepted at the Reference Desk.
Arthritis Exercise
Thursdays, January 8th - March 19th,
10:00 - 11:00 AM (No class on February 19th)
Each week you will exercise for fun and fitness under the supervision of PACE Arthritis Foundation certified instructor Eden
Bennett. There is a $25 fee for this ten-week session. In-person
registration will be accepted at the Reference Desk. No refunds.
SeniorNet Seminar: The iPad
Tuesday, January 20th, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Wondering what to do for an
elderly relative suffering with Alzheimer’s or Dementia? The
Library has a limited number of
iPods, which can be preloaded with
personalized music selections,
through the Music & Memory Program (musicandmemory.org).
Research shows that music can trigger memory of lyrics and the
experience connected to the music. Please call the Reference
Desk if you are interested in this program.
Coming in February!
Our Distinguished Speakers Series
Where are They Now?
Wednesday, February 25th, 7:00 PM
The Harborfields Public Library’s Young Adult Department
is launching a new speaker series where former Harborfields
High School alumni will share their post-graduation career
paths to the community at-large, with a specific focus on how a
Harborfields education played a formative role in later development.
For its inaugural evening, the library is proud to welcome
Jeremy Gorelick, class of 1997, who is the World Bank’s
expert on affordable housing in sub-Saharan Africa in his role
as the Managing Director of the Affordable Housing Institute’s
Financial Markets division, among other accomplishments.
Most recently, he co-wrote the UN Capital Development
Fund’s global policy document on municipal finance and
served as the City of Dakar’s Financial Advisor on a program supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as it
prepared to launch one of Africa’s first municipal bonds. He
strongly believes in the power of education, as demonstrated
by six consecutive years of teaching classes on innovations
in international finance at the Johns Hopkins University and
enjoys coming back to Long Island to play with the Huntington
Community Band over the summer when possible.
Alumni interested in speaking should contact the Young
Adult Desk.
The iPad has changed the way people use computers. You
can read books, take pictures and videos, play music, watch
movies, and more. In addition, there are over 1.2 million apps
you can download, most of which are free. Join us for a demonstration of this revolutionary device.
JANUARY MOVIES
Friday, January 23rd, 1:30 PM
WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL
Rated PG, 115 minutes
Starring: Jim Caviezel, Alexander Ludwig, and
Michael Chiklis
Medicare Services Counselor
Wednesdays, January 7th & 21st,
between 1:00 and 3:00 PM
Larry Elmen, HIICAP Counselor for Suffolk County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), is available to discuss Medicare
Services, Medicaid Options, Prescription Drug Programs, and
Long Term Care/New York State Partnership Program Insurance.
Registration is not required. Private sessions are available on a
first-come, first-served basis in the Literacy Booth.
Harborfields Public Library Friday, January 30th, 1:30 PM
THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU
Rated R, 103 minutes
Starring: Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, and Jane Fonda
This month the quilt on display in the Lobby is on loan from
Marion Hanna who hand-stitched this beautiful pineapple quilt.
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Young Adults
Teens must be Harborfields residents in grades 6 - 12 to register for these
programs, unless otherwise noted. Please call YA Central or register online.
Free SAT Practice Exam
Super Bowl Party!
Take a practice exam covering math, critical reading and
writing. You will receive your scores and recommendations
via email from Kaplan Test Prep. Please register.
Join your friends and get pumped
for the big game as you take part in a
bunch of Super Bowl activities with Rob
Scott. You will enjoy super bowl appetizers while playing action packed indoor
football games. Please register.
Saturday, January 3rd, 10 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday, January 23rd, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
4-Week Video Workshop for Teens
Open to students in grades 7 – 12
Wednesdays, January 14th, 21st, 28th and February
4th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Join your friends as you welcome video artist Jerri Castillo and learn how to create Book Trailers and promotional
videos which you will be able to enter in the 2015 Teen Video
Challenge, a competition among New York State Libraries
to promote reading. Students can earn community service
hours for taking part in this program. Please register.
Teen Advisory Board presents:
The Right Start Foundation
Wednesday, January 14th, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
At this month’s meeting we welcome Connie LoCascio
from the Right Start Foundation as we discuss and learn
about financial literacy. We will go over how to save and
budget your money and make smart dollars and “sense”
choices. Please register.
The Sharpies!
Friday, January 30th, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Bring your sketchbook and share your artwork with your
friends! Local artist Lilith Jones will give you instruction and
feedback on your sketches, so please bring your work so that
you can get the most out of this program. Please register.
LEGOs Helpers
Open to students in
grades 7 through 12
Saturday, January 17th,
2:30 – 4:15 PM
Teens Connect
Student volunteers will assist with the
Children’s LEGOs program and earn up
to 2 hours of community service. This program is limited to
four volunteers. Please register.
Teen Writers’ Workshop
Chess Mates
Come and join others who share a passion of writing and
storytelling. Local and published author Marissa LaRocca
will offer tips and techniques to develop your own writing
style. Please register.
Student volunteers can earn one hour of community
service by partnering up with a 2nd – 5th grader and teach
them the game of chess. Space is limited. Please register.
Friday, January 16th, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
College Admissions 101
For high school students and parents
Tuesday, January 20th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
As more colleges are becoming increasingly competitive,
the availability and amounts of scholarships and financial
aid have also become that much more important. In this 90
minute session, Seth Bykofsky, the College Whisperer, from
College Connection, will explain to parents and high school
students how to maximize their admissions, scholarship and
financial aid potential. Students will learn how to determine
their “best fit” colleges and learn the ways to differentiate
themselves from others with similar grades, test scores, interests and aspirations. Please register.
Open to students in grades 7 through 12
Saturday, January 10th, 2:30- 3:30 PM
Thank you Teens Connect Members for
marching in the Greenlawn Holiday Parade.
Coming in February
Get Ready for Babysitting and Open Mic Night.
Teens connect members pictured with Councilman Mark Cuthbertson.
** Registration by phone or online begins on the 1st of the month for YA programs unless otherwise noted **
Tuesday
Wednesday
Library Closed
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
26 9:30 AM-Patty-Cake!
10:30 AM-Patty-Cake!
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
2 PM-Story Time for 3's and 4's
4 PM-Study Buddies
6:30 PM-The Page Turners
25 19 18 2 PM-Mother
Goose
9 AM-Music and Movement
Registration
9:30 AM-Patty-Cake!
9:30 AM-AARP Smart Driver
Course
10:30 AM-Patty-Cake!
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
2 PM-Story Time for 3's and 4's
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Glove Monsters
7 PM-New York State of Health
Marketplace
12 11 3 PM- Concert:
Ron & Julie
Meixsel
performing
Opera to
Broadway
5 9 AM-1,2, Buckle My Shoe,
Patty-Cake! and Shake, Rattle,
and Roll Registration
9 AM-Tail Waggin' Tales
Registration
10:30 AM-Toddler Movie: Elmo’s
World: Penguins and Friends
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
4 PM-Study Buddies
7:30 PM-Friends of the Library
Meeting
27 9:30 AM-1, 2, Buckle My Shoe
10:30 AM-1, 2, Buckle My Shoe
2 PM-Story Time for 3's and 4's
4:30 PM-Yoga for Kids
7 PM-What is Hypnosis?
9 AM-Reading Comes Alive with
Yoga Registration
9:30 AM-1, 2, Buckle My Shoe
10:30 AM-1, 2, Buckle My Shoe
1 PM-Red Hot Mamas
2 PM-Story Time for 3' and 4's
3:30 PM-SeniorNet Seminar: The
iPad
6:30 PM-Music and Movement
7 PM-College Admissions 101
20 9 AM-Once Upon A Time
9 AM-Inside Out Fitness for Girls
Registration
9:30 AM-1, 2, Buckle My Shoe
9:30 AM-AARP Smart Driver
Course
10:30 AM-1, 2, Buckle My Shoe
2 PM-Story Time for 3's and 4's
7 PM-Global Viewpoints
13 6 9 AM-Chess Mates Registration
9 AM-Glove Monsters
Registration
9 AM-Here Come the Snowmen
Registration
10 AM-LEGOs for Little Ones
28 9:30 AM-Just for K's
10:30 AM-Story Time for 3's & 4's
2 PM-Just for K's
4:30 PM-Video Production
Workshop for Teens
9 AM-3rd Grade Kids Read and
Imagination Stations
Registration
9:30 AM-Just for K's
10:30 AM-Story Time for 3's & 4's
11:30 AM-”Cover to Cover” Book
Discussion
1 PM-Medicare Services
Counselor
2 PM-Just for K's
4:30 PM-Video Production
Workshop for Teens
6:30 PM-3rd Grade Kids Read
21 9 AM- Page Turners Registration
9:30 AM-Just for K's
10:30 AM-Story Time for 3's & 4's
2 PM-Just for K's
4:30 PM-Video Production
Workshop for Teens
4:30 PM-Winter Wonderland
Kindergarten Craft
7 PM-Teen Advisory Board
Meeting
14 7 9 AM-Artists Come Alive
Registration
9 AM-Just for K's Registration
9 AM-Story Time for 3's & 4's
Registration
10:30 AM-Puzzle Time
1 PM-Medicare Services
Counselor
6:30 PM-Shake, Rattle, and Roll
January 2015
Monday
4 Sunday
29 10 AM-Arthritis Exercise Winter
Session
2 PM-Imagination Stations
4 PM-Study Buddies
7 PM-Crop, Paper, Scissors, Snow
Much Fun!
9 AM-Read and Rap Registration
10 AM-Arthritis Exercise Winter
Session
10:15 AM-Let's Make Music
11 AM-Let's Make Music
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Once Upon A Time
7 PM-Just the Facts Nonfiction
Book Discussion
7:30 PM-Library Board of
Trustees Meeting
22 9 AM-Crop, Paper, Scissors
Registration
9 AM-Yoga for Kids Registration
10 AM-Arthritis Exercise Winter
Session
10:15 AM-Let's Make Music
11 AM-Let's Make Music
4 PM-Study Buddies
15 8 9 AM-Building with LEGOs
Registration
9 AM-LEGOs at the Library
Registration
9 AM-Let's Make Music
Registration
9 AM-Winter Wonderland
Registration
10 AM-Arthritis Exercise Winter
Session
4 PM-Study Buddies
All Day-Library Closed
New Year''s Day
1 Thursday
30 11 AM-Reading Comes Alive with
Yoga
1 PM-Game Room Open
1:30 PM-Afternoon Movie:This Is
Where I Leave You
4:30 PM-Artists Come Alive
4:30 PM-The Sharpies
4:30 PM-Tail Waggin' Tales
7 PM-Family Movie: Beethoven’s
Treasure Tail
7 PM-YA Super Bowl Party!
1 PM-Game Room Open
1:30 PM-Afternoon Movie:When
The Game Stands Tall
23 10:30 AM-Toddler Movie:
Franklin and Friends: Sharing is
Caring
1 PM-Game Room Open
4:30 PM-Artists Come Alive
4:30 PM-Teen Writers' Workshop
7 PM-Read and Rap
16 9 11 AM-Here Come the Snowmen
1 PM-Game Room Open
4:30 PM-Tail Waggin' Tales
10:30 AM-Toddler Movie: Paw
Patrol Winter Rescues
1 PM-Game Room Open
2 PM-Family Movie: Penguins of
Madagascar: Operation Special
Delivery
2 Friday
31 9:30 AM-Stretching for
Beginners
2 PM-Family Movie:
Birds of Paradise
9:30 AM-Stretching for
Beginners
1 PM-Inside Out Fitness
for Girls
2:30 PM-Inside Out
Fitness for Girls
24 9:30 AM-Empire Safety
Council Defensive
Driving
9:30 AM-Stretching for
Beginners
2:30 PM-Building with
LEGOs
2:30 PM-Teen Connect:
LEGOs Helpers
3:30 PM-LEGOs at the
Library
17 10 9:30 AM-Stretching for
Beginners
2:30 PM-Chess Mates
2:30 PM-Teens Connect:
Chess Mates
3 PM-Chess Mates
3 PM-Artist’s Reception:
Melissa Johnides
5 PM-Holiday Hunt
Ends!
10 AM-Free Practice SAT
exam
3 Saturday
Babies & Toddlers
Mother Goose
Children ages birth to 24-months
and a caregiver
Sunday, January 18th, 2:30 PM
Registration is not required.
Let’s Make Music
Children ages 12-to 35-months-old
and a caregiver
Thursdays, January 15th & 22nd,
10:15 AM or 11:00 AM
A half-hour of singing and dancing
with instructor, Diane Young. Registration
begins Thursday, January 8th. Siblings
are welcome.
Patty-Cake! Patty-Cake!
Children ages birth to 17-months-old
and a caregiver
Mondays, January 12th, 26th &
February 2nd, 9th, 9:30 AM
or 10:30 AM
A half-hour of board books, nursery
rhymes, songs and more. Registration begins on Monday, January 5th. No siblings
please.
Children must be Harborfields residents to register and attend these
programs. Please call Youth Services to register.
WINTER
STORY PROGRAMS
Join our Children’s Librarians as
they read, sing, and tell tales that will
help keep you warm through the cold
and blustery winter.
Registration begins on Wednesday
January 7th. Story programs begin
the week of January 12th and continue through the week of March
2nd.
Story Time for 3’s and 4’s
Mondays, 2:00 PM
Tuesdays, 2:00 PM
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM
A half-hour program of stories, finger
plays and more.
Just For K’s
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM or 2:00 PM
A 45-minute program of stories and
songs for the child who is currently
attending Kindergarten. Registration is
suggested but not required.
1, 2, Buckle My Shoe
Puzzle Time
A half-hour of stories, finger plays,
movement and more. Registration begins
on Monday, January 5th by phone or in
person. No siblings please.
Puzzles, puzzles everywhere! Children
will enjoy a variety of stories and play with
puzzles of all shapes and sizes. Each child
will create their own puzzle to take home.
Siblings are welcome. This is a drop-in
program. Registration is not required.
Children 18- to 35-months-old
and a caregiver
Tuesdays, January 13th, 20th, 27th &
February 3rd, 9:30 AM or 10:30 AM
Children ages 12- to 35-months-old
and a caregiver
Wednesday, January 7th,
10:30 - 11:15 AM
Imagination Stations
Nursery School Artwork
December 28th - January 10th
THE KINDER CLUB POND
January 11th – 24th
TRINITY REGIONAL SCHOOL
January 25th - February 7th
CENTERPORT METHODIST
PRESCHOOL
Children ages 18- to 36-months-old
and a caregiver
Thursday, January 29th,
2:00 - 2:45 PM
Children will participate in creative play
through a variety of stations including
blocks, puzzles, puppets, science, and
dress-up. The program will conclude with a
circle time of songs and a story. Registration begins Wednesday, January 21st. No
siblings please.
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Book Bundles
Convenient, fun and educational!
A book bundle is a fun way to explore
different themes
hand-picked by a
children’s librarian.
Each grab-and-go
bundle contains
5 to 6 books,
including a variety
of picture books, non-fiction books and
other surprises. It is designed to introduce
children to all of our wonderful collections
here in the Children’s Room.
Family Movies
In the Children’s Meeting Room
Friday, January 2nd, 2 PM
Penguins of Madagascar:
Operation Special Delivery
Not Rated, 134 minutes
Friday, January 23rd, 7 PM
Beethoven’s Treasure Tail
PG, 98 minutes
Saturday, January 31st, 2 PM
Birds of Paradise
PG, 82 minutes
No food or drink during the movie or in
the Library please. Children under the age
of (10) ten-years-old must be accompanied
by an adult. Registration is not required.
Toddler Movies
In the Children’s Meeting Room
at 10:30 AM
Friday, January 2nd
Paw Patrol:
Winter Rescues
Monday, January 5th
Elmo’s World:
Penguins and Friends
Friday, January 16th
Franklin and Friends:
Sharing is Caring
An adult must accompany the children at all times. Please, no eating or
drinking during the movie.
Registration is not required.
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Children’s Programs for Grades K - 5
Reading Comes Alive
With Yoga
Children ages 3- to 5-years-old
Friday, January 30th, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Join Theresa Banks, certified yoga instructor, and enjoy becoming part of the
story by moving, stretching and holding
yoga poses with each turn of the page.
Registration begins Tuesday, January
20th. Bring a towel or mat.
Music & Movement
Children ages 4- to 6-years-old
Tuesday, January 20th, 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Children will enjoy dancing, singing
and making music with Diane Young.
Registration begins Monday, January
12th. No siblings please.
Shake, Rattle, and Roll
Children ages 3- to 5-years-old
Wednesday, January 7th, 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Registration begins Monday, January,
5th. Children attend without a parent
Here Come the Snowmen
Children ages 3– to 5–years-old and a
caregiver
Friday, January 9th, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Let’s have some fun reading cozy
stories, singing songs and making a craft
that reminds us of this winter season.
Registration begins Tuesday, January
6th. No siblings please.
Chess Mates
Glove Monsters
Children in grades 1 and 2
Monday, January 12th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Gloves will do more than keep your fingers warm this
winter as we turn them into cuddly cute creatures and
then share some monstrously good stories. Registration
begins Tuesday, January 6th.
Once Upon A Time
Children in grades 1 and 2
Thursday, January 22nd, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
It’s time for fairy tale fun! We will listen to tales of
adventure from long ago and then make a fantastic fairy
tale craft to take home. Registration begins Tuesday,
January 13th.
Crop, Paper, Scissors:
Snow Much Fun!
Children in grades 3 - 5
Thursday, January 29th, 7 - 8:30 PM
JANUARY 2015
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Artists Come Alive
Children in grades K - 3
Friday, January 16th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
OR Friday, January 30th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Children will learn about various artists with instructor Diane Young. Each child will then create a masterpiece to bring home. Registration begins on Wednesday, January 7th.
“Tail Waggin’ Tales”
Join us as we create a wintry craft and
listen to stories that will warm our hearts.
Registration begins Thursday, January 8th.
Children will read with Cutch, a certified therapy dog
from Therapy Dogs International, Inc. Please register
for a private, 15-minute session with Cutch. Read while
you delight in the comfort that only a dog can provide.
Registration begins Monday, January 5th.
Yoga for Kids
Children in grades K - 3
Tuesday, January 27th, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Children will practice yoga in a fun and
supportive environment with Certified
Yoga instructor, Teresa Banks. Registration begins Thursday, January 15th.
Please bring a water bottle, towel or mat,
and wear comfortable clothing.
Challenge yourself
with an exciting game
of Chess. Participants
should have some
knowledge of the game
but will get basic tips
and strategies as they
play one-on-one with
an experienced high
school student. Registration begins Tuesday,
January 6th.
Create a whimsical snow globe using scrapbook materials, photos, a friendly snowman made of felt and lots of
sparkly snow. Bring 2 - 4 photos of you and your family
outside in the snow and/or bundled up in a hat, coat and
gloves. Registration begins Thursday, January 15th.
Winter Wonderland
Kindergarten Craft
Wednesday, January 14th, 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Children
in grades 2 - 5
Saturday,
January 10th,
2:30 - 3:00 PM
or 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Children in grades K - 3 with a caregiver
Friday, January 9th or 23rd, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Inside Out Fitness for Girls
Girls in grades 4 and 5
Saturday, January 24th, Session 1: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
OR Session 2: 2:30 – 3:30 PM
This challenging, non-competitive workout promotes
self-esteem and confidence while strengthening the
body in a supportive and fun environment. Coach Cat
will teach you how to strengthen from the inside out.
Registration begins Tuesday, January 13th.
Harborfields Public Library 631-757-4200
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The Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, January 22nd at 7:30 PM.
HOLIDAY HOURS
Friends of the Library News
The Library will be open
from 9 AM - 5 PM on
Monday and Tuesday,
December 29th & 30th
and closed on
Wednesday,
December 31st
and Thursday,
January 1st.
Stay Warm in Greenlawn
The Library will be
closed on Monday,
January 19th for Martin
Luther King Jr. Day
The 2015 Friends membership application can be found
inside this newsletter and at the Library. Please renew
your membership or join the Friends today!
Free Career
Counseling
Harborfields Public Library
offers free career counseling
with a certified career counselor. Make an appointment
with Margaret King who will
help you update your resume,
advise you on a career path,
and get you started with your
job search. Call the Reference
Desk for an appointment.
Also visit the Harborfields Public Library College
& Career Blog through the
Library Homepage, for additional career path tools and
assessments.
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
Look for this sign in the window
of participating businesses
and present your Harborfields
Public Library card to receive a
discount.
Friends of the Library Winter Raffle Basket
Chances for the Friends winter raffle basket are available
at the Circulation Desk for $1 each or 6 for $5. The basket
will include a cozy blanket, and several gift cards from local
businesses that may be redeemed for a warm beverage or a
hot meal.
The next Friends of the Library meeting will be
on Monday, January 5th at 7:30 PM
BOOK SHOP HOURS
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
from 10 AM - 4 PM
Free AARP Tax Preparation
Fridays, February 6th - April 10th, 10 AM - 2:00 PM
(Please note, the Library opens at 10 AM on Fridays.)
AARP Tax-Aide is a free
tax counseling and preparation
service, helping low and middleincome taxpayers, with special
attention to those ages 60 and
older. AARP Tax Aide volunteers
cannot prepare returns that include rental property, military
income, alternative minimum tax, or those with many stock
transactions. Please note that some tax information, especially from
brokerage firms, may not be sent until the end of February.
AARP Tax-Aide is administered by the AARP Foundation,
in cooperation with the IRS. Electronic filing (e*filing) is
included. Taxpayers who e*file receive refunds more rapidly. Please bring your current tax records and copies
of your last filed federal and state tax returns. We also
have a complete checklist of all the items you should
bring. If it is to be a joint tax return both people must
be present and must bring a photo ID and a Social Security card or another form of Social Security verification. Please call the Reference Desk for an appointment.
A yarn collection bin for Care to Knit and coat and food collection bins for the Helping Hand Rescue Mission are in the
Library Lobby. Men’s coats are desperately needed.
Phone: (631) 757-4200
Fax: (631) 757-7216
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
E-mail:
[email protected]
Library Hours
Mon. - Thur. 9 AM - 9 PM
Friday 10 AM - 9 PM
Saturday
9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday (Sept. - June) 1 PM - 5 PM
Board of Trustees
William Baker, President
Ellen Rieger, Vice President
Joseph Friedlander, Finance Officer
Joyce Hilgeman, Ph.D., Secretary
Jenny Wyckoff Shore, Trustee
Arthur Venezia, Treasurer
Director: Carol Albano
Assistant Director: Ryan Athanas
Newsletter: Susan Hope
Important Notice!
The Harborfields Public
Library encourages all
residents to participate in its
programs and activities. If you
require any special accommodation because of a disability,
please contact the Reference
Desk in advance at 757-4200.
The following equipment is available at the Library for anyone
with a visual disability: CCTV,
ZoomText Magnifying software
on a computer workstation,
hand-held magnifiers and assistive listening devices for programs. Also, if you are unable
to get to the Library because of
a disability, we will be happy to
deliver library materials to your
home. Please call to make arrangements.
Staff may take photographs at
Library programs for use in Library
publicity. Please inform us
if you do not want photos
taken of you or your child.
Children’s Programs Join the Friends
LEGOs for Little Ones
Children ages 30-months to 5-years-old & a caregiver
Tuesday, January 6th, 10 - 10:45 AM
This is a drop in program. Registration is not required.
Siblings are welcome.
Building with LEGOs
Children in grades K - 2
Saturday, January 17th, 2:30 - 3:15 PM
LEGOs at the Library
________Renewing ____ New Membership
(Spring and Fall Bake Sales) Please contact me by
phone____e-mail____
NAME_____________________________
Children in grades 3 - 5
Saturday, January 17th, 3:30 - 4:15 PM
This month’s theme is Winter Fun. Registration begins
on-line Thursday, January 8th.
__________________________________
Street Address
__________________________________
Study Buddies
City
For students in
grades 3 - 8
Mondays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
(when school is in session)
State
Zip
Daytime Phone:______________________
High school student volunteers will be available to help
fellow students with their homework and also to review
and study for tests. Appointments are encouraged, and are
scheduled in half-hour increments. Please call the Young
Adult Desk to make an appointment.
Evening Phone:______________________
E-MAIL_____________________________
Would you like to receive your 2014
membership confirmation by e-mail? Y / N
________INDIVIDUAL Harborfields
Resident Membership $10
The Page Turners
Monday, January 26th, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
________OUT OF DISTRICT Membership $25
Second graders are invited to spend an
hour with friends and a Librarian in this introductory book discussion of Nate the Great
and the Snowy Trail by Marjorie Weinman
Sharmat. Pick up a copy of the book upon registration
beginning Wednesday, January 14th.
________FAMILY $20
Harborfields Resident Membership
________SPONSOR Membership $30*
*Includes Friends tote bag
3rd Grade Kids Read
Wednesday, February 11th, 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Join your friends in discussing 39 Clues: The Maze of
Bones by Rick Riordan. Pick up your copy of the book in
the Children’s Room upon registration, which begins on
Wednesday, January 21st.
Read and Rap
Children in grades 4 - 6 and a parent/caregiver
Wednesday, February 25th, 7 - 9 PM
Enjoy discussing Millions by Frank Boyce Cottrell. Pick
up a copy of the book upon registration which begins on
Thursday, January 22nd. Parents who attend the book
discussion are asked to read the book.
Harborfields Public Library Date_____________
Yes, I would love to bake!______
Registration begins on-line Thursday, January 8th.
2015 Membership Application
January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015
Please make checks payable to:
Friends of the Harborfields Public Library
Mail to: Friends Membership
c/o Harborfields Public Library
31 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY 11740
Most Friends of the Library meetings are on the first
Monday of each month at 7:30 PM. Check the newsletter
for exact dates. All welcome!
631-757-4200
www.harborfieldslibrary.org