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Volume 211
Banned Books Week
September 22 – September 28
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Stop by the
library and check out our display of banned
books.
Halloween Costume Drive
We are collecting new and used (in good condition) Halloween costumes. With your help,
every child can have a Halloween costume.
All costumes will be distributed to children
through various Long Island charitable organizations. Last day for drop off is Friday,
October 18th.
Magic of Spices
Tuesday, September 24
7-9pm
Evelyn Banker is a master chef, food writer
and cooking teacher. Her specialty is the use
of spices, herbs and grains in quick, easy, fresh
and delicious meals that anyone can prepare.
She will make sprout salad, soup and tea, explain how every dish is made and describe
the nutritional value of all the ingredients she
uses - with a special emphasis on the remarkable qualities of turmeric. She will also display
and discuss her book, which will be available
for purchase.
Thank You to all Adult Summer Reading
Club Members! 125 readers participated
in the Adult Summer Reading Club, Celebrate Long Island, and read over 600 books.
The Harvest Weekend winner, courtesy of
the Friends of the West Islip Library, is Terence Fogarty. Congratulations to all!
September is National Library Card Sign-up
Month. Come in and get a library card if you
don’t have one now, or turn in your old card for
one of our new logo cards with a key-ring tag.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS
REQUIRED FOR ADULT PROGRAMS UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED.
Registration for most programs will begin
on Tuesday, September 3 at 10:00am at the
Reference Desk, except where noted. If you
need special accommodation because of a
disability, please call us at least 2 weeks prior
to the program.
September-October 2013
Lyndhurst Mansion/Sunnyside Bus Trip
Wednesday, October 23
Departs promptly at 7:30am.
$101 per person
Returns at approximately 6:30pm.
No reserved seating. No refunds.
Discover the beautiful Gothic Revival Mansion known as Lyndhurst, filled
with Beaux Arts,
Gothic & French
19th
century
furnishings that
are sure to captivate. You’ll have
time to stroll in
the gorgeously
landscaped gardens.
Afterward,
we
will enjoy a special tour of Sunnyside, the home of Washington Irving, complete with costumed guides
who bring the experience to life. Lunch will be at Sunset Cove in Tarrytown. Ticket price includes transportation, lunch, admission and all gratuities.
Registration started Thursday, August 1.
Oktoberfest Cooking
Thursday, October 17
7-9pm
Chef Gunther Grossman will demonstrate how to prepare traditional foods
typically served at Germany’s famous festival. You’ll enjoy a taste of delicacies
and take home recipes.
An Afternoon With Gino DiNapoli
Sunday, October 20
2pm
Gino is back with an afternoon of Italian/American music! This popular entertainer has a repertoire of over 400 songs that cover many different genres of
music, but his specialty is Neapolitan songs – and he sings them well!
Second Best: The World’s Greatest Lesser-Known
Travel Destinations
Tuesday, October 22
7 pm
This presentation focuses on less-famous but must-see places to visit across
the globe. It includes professional-quality photos, a brief overview of each destination and why it’s worth visiting. Covering seven locations across all seven
continents, attendees will benefit from the practical logistics of getting there
and getting around, and receive a visual treat in exploring the hidden gems of
the travel industry.
The Haunts of Gotham: A Spirited Look at New York
City and the Boroughs
7pm
So you’re a New Yorker. You’ve lived here for a long time and think you probably
know everything there is to know about the city. But do you? Join us as we explore
some of the stranger things in New York and the Boroughs in some of the more
common buildings and places. After this fascinating lecture you won’t look at the
City again in the same light!
Adult Services Programs
Registration for most programs will begin on Tuesday, September 3 at 10am at the Reference Desk, except where noted.
Introduction to American Sign Language
7-9pm
Come join us and learn the basics of ASL. We will learn the alphabet
and some simple conversation questions and answers. If you have
ever been curious about this beautiful language, this is the perfect
class for you!
Homeowner’s Insurance: HO-3, HO-4, HO-6 - What Do
You Have?
Wednesday, September 18
7-9pm
When was the last time you checked your insurance coverage? Who
is your insurance company? What’s the difference between HOs and
who should have what kind of coverage? Thomas DeMaio, a licensed
broker, will share his knowledge with you.
Shortcuts to Kids Haircuts! Thursday, September 26
7–9pm
Peter Ludovico returns to the library to teach you how to give your
kids haircuts. With the simple method of “connecting the dots” you
can achieve great results and save time and money.
Name that Tune- for Adults
Thursday, October 3
7-9pm
Think you know it all when it comes to music? In
this program, test your knowledge of music from
the 1950’s to the present. Can you guess the song and artist? How
about the album for extra points? Are you great at music trivia? The
top 2 winners receive a prize - a choice of gift cards to Starbucks,
iTunes and more!
Advice for Snowbirds:
Maintaining Dual-Residency in NY and Florida
Tuesday, October 8
7-9pm
Attorneys Bruce and Justin Meyer will discuss topics such as the Florida
Homestead Acts versus the STAR Exemptions, estate planning considerations, tax benefits and considerations in both states, probate concerns, living trusts and residency audits. Some information will also be
applicable to those who live in North Carolina or Arizona in the winter.
A question and answer period will follow this presentation.
Peacock Feather Plate Thursday, October 10 6:30 – 8pm $5 fee
Join Artist Shirley Ruby to learn the art of decoupage. Use a variety of
specialty papers, a peacock feather and a large square glass platter to
create a stunning work of art to display or use. Iridescent paint around
the rim will tie it all together.
Researching Your Italian Ancestors
Tuesday, October 29
7:30-8:45pm
This lecture will outline the unique advantages of Italian genealogical
research and discuss the history and traditions affecting Italian genealogy. Using both American and Italian records, the instructor will
guide you through the methodology of tracing your Italian lineage.
Let’s Talk: English Language Conversation Group Tuesdays, September 24 & October 29
7pm
This group will help you practice your conversational English in a
friendly, informal atmosphere. No registration necessary... just drop
in when you can. Librarian Arthur Maass will moderate this group.
Continuing Programs
International Film Festival
Films are subtitled and begin at
6:30pm. Refreshments are served.
Thursday, September 12
Priest of Evil
(2010 Finnish)
This Finnish noir thriller dramatically portrays
the conflicts of a Helsinki detective assigned
to investigate a series of strange deaths at the
city’s metro stations, while seeking revenge for
the loss of his daughter in tragic circumstances.
But while he seems to be getting closer to the
killer, the killer is actually getting closer to him.
Tuesday, October 15
Lore (2012, German)
In the last days of WW2, Lore leads her
siblings on a journey across Germany that
exposes them to the truth of their parent’s
beliefs. An encounter with a mysterious
refugee forces Lore to rely on a person she
has always been taught to hate.
Knitting Circle
Wed., Sept. 11 & Oct. 9
7-9pm
Thurs., Sept. 19 & Oct. 17
7-9pm
Mon., Sept. 23 & Oct. 21
7-9pm
Just bring knitting needles, a pattern
and yarn. This is an open group - no
registration is necessary.
Lights on Literature
7:30pm
Pat Magee will discuss Gillian Flynn’s novel, Gone Girl. A “masterpiece about a marriage
gone terribly, terribly wrong. Nick Dunne’s clever and beautiful wife disappears from their
rented McMansion on the Mississippi River in North Carthage, Missouri. Nick is oddly evasive, and he’s definitely bitter - but is he really a killer?”
Lights on Literature
Tuesday, October 29 7:30pm
Simonne Harkavy will discuss Jodi Picoult’s The Storyteller. Sage Singer, befriends an
old man who is beloved by the community, but has a dark secret - he was a Nazi SS
guard in WWII. Now he wants Sage to kill him because he can’t live with it anymore. To
add to her distress, Sage’s grandmother is a Holocaust survivor. What will she do?
Driving Courses
New York State Prelicensing Courses
Tuesday, Sept. 3
Friday Afternoon at the Movies
Recently-released movies and classics!
September 6 through October 25
No registration. Movies start at 1pm.
Coffee and cookies are served. Contact the
Reference Desk or click on the Library Blog
link at wipublib.org for a listing of the upcoming movie titles.
Yoga Nidra Meditation
7-9pm
Mondays, September 16 & October 28
Learn guided relaxation techniques. Relax
and reduce stress with Jackie Morrison.
Bring a blanket or a mat and a pillow if you
require support for your knees or back.
4-8:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 3
4-8:30pm
Register before class begins and pay the $40 course fee at that time - in cash. You must
attend this course in order to be eligible to take the road test. Bring your valid Learner’s
Permit and a black pen.
Wed. & Thurs., Sept. 25 & 26
9:30am-3:30pm
Defensive Driving Courses
Saturday, Oct. 5
6-9pm
Pick up applications at the Information Desk during library hours or online at wipublib.org.
Click on Adult Services. Send your application and your check or money order for $40 to
the auto school at least a week in advance of the course date.
Adult Services Programs
If you need special accommodation because of a disability, please call us at least 2 weeks prior to the program.
Tech Corner
Zinio, Freegal, & IndieFlix
Tuesday September 10
7pm
Join us for this informative program on
these new, FREE online programs the West
Islip Library has to offer. Zinio offers the
top 50 digital magazines that can be downloaded and read; Freegal allows a patron
to download 3 songs per week; and IndieFlix is an online film database that allows
patrons to watch full length independent
films. All of these programs can be accessed on a computer or mobile device.
Computer Kindergarten
Saturdays September 21 & 28
10am-12 noon $5.00 per person due at
registration.
A slow-paced, user-friendly workshop
ideal for first-time computer users. Using
Windows computers, this class covers the
basics that even the most inexperienced
user will understand. We will cover turning the computer on, the Windows desktop, using the mouse, opening programs,
understanding Windows elements, inputting text, saving a file and turning the
computer off.
Library eBooks
Wednesday October 9, 7:00
Have you ever wondered how to get FREE
ebooks from the library? Well then this
class is for you. This program will cover the
new Live-brary website, how to install the
OverDrive app, how to get ebooks on your
mobile device, and much more!
Adobe Users Group
Tuesday, October 1
7-9pm
Join other creative minds, digital artists
and professionals at these meetings. Adobe Users Groups provide a forum of support and technology to all levels of Adobe
software users. Register at the Reference
Desk.
Tech Time Do you have a tech-related
question concerning a laptop, cell phone,
iPod or e-reader? We can help you to
navigate the world of gadgets and gizmos! Call the Reference Desk at 661-7080
to arrange for a one-on-one training session
or for more information.
Are You Ready for Some Football?!
October 7 Jets vs Falcons & October 21 Giants vs Vikings
Watch your favorite New York football teams in prime time on
the big screen in our community room. The community room
will stay open until the completion of the games. Snacks and soft
drinks will be served throughout the evening. (Please note: no
alcohol is permitted). Games start at 8:30pm each night.
Senior Spotlight
AARP Driver Safety Courses
Thursday, September 12
9am-4:30pm
Registration begins Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 10am for West Islip School
District residents only. Out-of-district residents may register starting
Tuesday, Sept. 10 if seats are available. Limit: 30 per class.
Tuesday, October 15
9am-4:30pm
Registration begins Thursday, Oct. 3, at 10am, for West Islip School
District residents only. Out-of-district residents may register starting
Tuesday, Oct. 8, if seats are available. Limit: 30 per class.
AARP COURSE FEES: AARP Members: $17.00 fee
Non-member fee: $19.00
AARP members must show their valid AARP membership card at
registration. no cash can be accepted.
Fee must be paid by check or money order.
Please present your driver’s license when you register.
Numbers will be given out starting at 9am to those residents who
come in to wait for registration. Your place will not be held if
you are not here when registration begins at 10am.
Please be sure to bring your New York State driver’s license
and a black pen to class.
Blood Pressure Screening
2-3pm
Wednesdays, September 4 & October 2
This community service is brought to you through
the auspices of Suffolk County Treasurer Angie
Carpenter’s office and the Our Lady of Consolation
Residence nursing staff.
Senior Fitness Classes with Vicki Luckman
Fridays, September 6, 13, 20, 27, & October 4, 11, 18
11am-12pm
$20.00
Limit: 50
Join us for this series of gentle exercises geared toward increasing
range of motion and flexibility. Bring 1-3 lb. hand weights, a water
bottle, and a face towel.
Registration begins Tuesday, September 3 at 10am for West Islip
school district residents only. Out-of-district residents may register
starting Wednesday, September 4 if spaces are available.
Teen Services Programs
Participants must be in grades 7-12 (unless otherwise indicated) to register for the following programs.
If you need special accommodation because of a disability, please call us at least 2 weeks prior to the program.
SAT Review Workshop
Wednesdays, Sept. 11, 18, 25, October 2
6:30 - 9:00 PM
FEE: $85.00 payable by check to Greg Walsh.
Sign up begins on August 1.
Develop skills and strategies to help raise
your SAT test scores. This indispensable
4-week course is instructed by NYS certified English and Math teachers. Limited
space.
Battle of the Books
Project Connect
Thursdays, Sept 26 & October 17
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Teens with special needs are invited to
participate in Project Connect! During
each session participants will experience a variety of social activities (video
gaming, art, cooking, etc.). If you are
interested in learning more about this
program or if you are a teen who would
like to volunteer to help out please see
librarian, Mrs. Fowler, at the Library.
Congratulations to all the students who
participated in the Teen Summer Reading
Program – Discover Long Island! This year,
a record number of students completed
over 1000 reading activities!
Congratulations to this year’s Battle of the
Books team, We Got Game, for a job well
done! The members of this year’s team
were Timothy Cameron, Nikkolette DePetro, Mia Hightower, Rosemarie Hightower,
Erin Kelly and Molly McLaughlin. Special
thanks to assistant coaches Emily Anne
O’Neill and Julianna Orkin.
GIANT Game Night
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Bring your friends as we play such games as
6-foot Jenga and giant Connect 4. Fun and
snacks are on the agenda!
Volunteer Hour
Tuesday, October 8
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Help create adorable goodie bags to be
distributed to the kids at our annual Library
Haunted House! One hour community service will be granted.
Teens Night Out:
Halloween Snack Sac
7:00 – 8:00 PM
$3.00 Material Fee
Have the coolest goodie bag in town! Sign up
to create a one-of-a-kind Halloween TrickOr-Treat sac. All supplies provided! We will
also have some fun Halloween trivia while
you are creating your masterpiece.
Candy Corn Contest
Don’t forget to visit the Teen Corner at
the Library during the month of October
to take a guess at how many candy corns
fill the jar! The closest guess without going
over will win the candy!
Teen Read Week
Seek the Unknown @ Your Library!
Stop by the library during Teen Read Week
(October 13 – 19) to check out our Teen
Mystery display. While you are here, discover the “Unknown Challenge” in the Teen
Corner for a chance to win a special prize.
21st Annual Young People’s
Bake-Off
Saturday, October 12
Drop off your entry between
9:00am – 10:30am with your written
recipe. Judging results and sampling start
at 2:00pm.
Bake-Off Categories are:
•Cookies (general types)
•Cakes (general types)
•Halloween Treats
Stop by the Reference Desk for a complete
list of rules.
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Preparation Meetings
Fridays, September 27, October 4, 11, 18
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 26 – 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to help create a SPOOKTACULAR Haunted House for children to explore! Join us
at our meetings where we will write a script, build sets
and create costumes – all for the big SCARY performance –
which will take place on Saturday, October 26. Community
service credit will be rewarded to all participants.
Children’s Services Programs
PROGRAMS listed on these pages are FOR WEST ISLIP SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIDENTS ONLY.
Please present your library card when registering.
‘Drop-ins’ cannot be accommodated, nor can we accommodate siblings who are not age appropriate.
ALL programs require ADVANCE REGISTRATION - Numbered selection sheets will be given out beginning at 9:30am.
In-person registration begins at 9:45 am. Staff members will assist you in registering your children. You may not register for
friends or neighbors. You do not need to stay - simply indicate your requests on selection sheets and hand in to library staff.
You will be informed by phone if you are on any wait lists.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to high demand, some programs will be limited to either September OR October dates.
REGISTRATION FOR ALL SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER PROGRAMS begin on WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 4th. Registration for November & December programs will begin on Wednesday,
October 30 -- Watch for the November/December issue of the newsletter in late October.
Phone-in registrations begin at 10:30am on registration day only. Please have your requests ready before you call.
☺ Please adhere to age/grade restrictions as indicated. Select programs suitable for your child. Call us at least one hour before a program begins if your child is registered for a program but cannot attend, so that we may call those on a waiting list.
Baby, Toddler and Pre-Kindergarten Programs
Working Parents’ Mommy & Me
Ages: 12-35 months
Saturdays, September 7 & October 5
11-11:30am
NO older siblings.
Offered one Saturday per month (September-June). Please reserve these
sessions for children unable to attend
weekday programs.
Mommy & Me
Infant Massage
Ages: Birth - 12 months
Monday, September 16
6-7pm
Friday, October 4
10:15-11:15am
Presented by Lisa Curley, a certified
infant massage instructor. Learn some
techniques to help with increasing your
baby’s sleep, aiding digestion, and overall
development - and stress relief too! You
can get in tune with your baby’s wants
and needs. Bring a towel or small blanket
to class.
Pajama Story Time
Parent & Child Yoga
6:15-7pm
Ages: 18 months - Pre-Kind.
& Tuesday, October 8
Join us for a wonderful and relaxing
yoga class for parents and their toddlers.
A wonderful way to spend quality time
together!
“Twist and Shout” Story Times
Ages 24-41 months
Resumes Sept. 10
Tuesdays 10:30-11:15am
& 11:30am-12:15pm Join us weekly
for a pre-school story time filled with
funky songs, participatory stories,
fingerplays and more! No registration
required.
7-7:45pm
Ages: 3 years- Pre-Kind.
Thursdays, September 19
OR September 26
Thursdays , October 10 OR October 17
Please choose one session per month.
Stories, musical activity, craft, and a
snack! Wear your pajamas, if you wish!
Please do not sign up 2 year-olds. No
older siblings, please. Children must be
accompanied by parent or caregiver.
Materials: $1.00
Preschool Sign Language 3 yrs-pre-K
Friday, September 20 11:15am-12 noon
Come in and learn how to finger-spell your
name and play a signing game. We will learn
some songs to sign too! Must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Parent & Child Art Workshops
With Laura Goetz.
Ages 3-6 years - with parent or caregiver
Saturday, September 21
2-3pm
No siblings, please.
Children will create a geometric-shaped figure, in the style of Paul Klee, using different
size sponges and paint brushes.
For safety considerations please
do not leave children under the
age of nine unattended.
“All-by-Myself” Story Times
Ages 3½ yrs.-Pre-K Resumes Sept. 12
Thursdays 11:30am-Noon & 1:30-2pm
ABCs, 1,2,3s and more! Join us for this traditional story time where children practice
their school skills and their independence.
No registration required. Note: Parent/
Caregiver must remain in the Children’s
Room during Story Time as your child may
need you.
2-3pm
Children will create a festive Guatemalanpatterned cat, using paint, cut paper and
multi-colored yarn.
$3.00 Materials fee payable at registration.
A smock is recommended.
Musical Activities with
Dara Linthwaite
& Friday, October 25
Baby Time
Ages: Birth - 16 months
10:15-10:45am
Music Time Ages: 17-35 months
11-11:30am
Music Time Ages: 17-35 months
11:45am-12:15pm
Children’s Services Programs ... continued
We cannot accommodate siblings who are not the appropriate age or ‘drop-ins’ who are not registered.
Baby, Toddler and Pre-Kindergarten Programs - continued
Babies Boogie
Ages: 3-23 months
6:15-7pm
10:15-11am
Toddlers Tango
Ages: 2-4 years
7:15-8pm
Wednesday, October 23 11:15am-12pm
OR 12:15-1:00pm
Enjoy these high-energy, interactive creative
movement and music programs designed
specifically for your baby or toddler and you!
We’ll have a great time!
Fingerpaint Fun Ages: 2 years- Pre-K
Wednesdays, September 25 or October 16
11-11:30am OR 1:30-2pm
At night! Mondays, September 23 OR
October 7
6:15-6:45pm each night
Paint handprints, footprints, or anything else
you please in this unstructured fingerpainting
session.
Choose one session.
Bring a smock.
Jumpbunch! Choose one month.
Ages: 18-36 months 6-6:45pm
Ages: 4 - 5 year olds
7-7:45pm
OR
Friday, September 27 &
Ages: 18-35 months 10-10:45am
Ages: 3-5
11-11:45am
Ages: 3-5
12-12:45pm
A fun structured program that introduces
your child to the world of sports! This great
program helps build coordination, selfesteem and instills healthy attitudes and
a life long love of sports and fitness!
‘Back to School’ Dance/Gymnastics
Presented by Marchand’s School of Dance
Ages: 3 yrs.-Pre-Kind.
Saturday, Sept. 28
10:15-11:00am
A fun time suitable for girls AND boys!
Must be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Wear comfortable clothing.
Pre-School Halloween Craft
Ages: 3 years-Pre-Kind.
Materials: $1.00
Friday, October 18
10:30-11am; 11:30am-12 noon OR 1:30-2pm
Child must be accompanied by parent or caregiver.
Snacks will be served.
Tots Night Out
Ages: 18 months - Pre-Kind.
Monday September 30
Monday, October 28
6:15-7:15pm OR 7:30-8:30pm
Musical activities and a craft with Donna
Green! No older siblings, please.
Tots Lego
11-11:30am
OR 1:30-2pm A creative, fun program
where your child can build and play as far
as their imagination takes them.
Lego Duplo will be used.
Parent/Caregiver/Child Workshops
Ages: 18-35 months
Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30-11:15am OR 11:30am-12:15pm
A 4-week playgroup featuring special
weekly resource guests!
Come Dough With Me!
Wednesday, October 9 11-11:30am OR
1:30-2pm
Come join us for open play
with play dough! Help little ones develop their
fine motor skills as they roll, stretch and sculpt
their own creations! Materials: $1.00
Summer Reading Club 2013 Update
Congratulations to all our Summer Reading Club and Read-to-Me Club
members! Approximately 700 children, grades 1-6, joined the West Islip Library Summer Reading Club. Nearly 5,000 books
were read in total! Over 200 reading logs were given out to Read-to-Me children, ages 2½ to Kindergarten. The Children’s
Department wishes to thank all of our hard-working Book Buddies for making our 2013 Summer Reading Club a great success. Thank you for your dedication and enthusiasm!
Book Buddies: Be sure to pick up your volunteer certificate/hours if you haven’t done so already.
21st Annual Young People’s Bake-Off
Grades: 3-12
Grades: 3-6
Register your entry and pick up a rules sheet
beginning Tuesday, October 1 in the Children’s Department. Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 9.
(Grades 7-12 register in the Teen Department.)
Bake-Off Categories are: Cookies (general types),
cakes (general types) and Halloween treats (cookies or a
cake with a Halloween theme).
Bring your baked item in to the Children’s Activity Room on Saturday, October 12, between 9 and 10:30am along with your
written recipe. Return at 2pm for judging results and dessert
sampling.
RULES: One entry per person - NO group entries, please.
Entries must be baked at home. We cannot accept entries that are not baked, such as pudding
‘dirt cups’ or whipped cream items that require
refrigeration. Each Bake-Off participant will receive a prize ribbon. First place winners in each
category will receive a special cookbook prize.
Haunted
House!
IF YOU DARE - TAKE A WALK
THROUGH
OUR HAUNTED HOUSE!!!
2-3pm -- Moderately scary
3:30-4:30pm -- NOT for the timid!
FREE TICKETS will be available at the
Circulation Desk beginning Tuesday,
October 1.
Children’s Services Programs ... continued
We cannot accommodate siblings who are not the appropriate age or ‘drop-ins’ who are not registered.
Kindergarten through Grade 6 Programs
Small Talk
‘Back to School’ Dance/Gymnastics
Presented by Marchand’s School of Dance
Saturday, September 28
Kind.-Grade 2 11:15am-Noon
Grades: 3-6
12:15-1:00pm
Dance moves and gymnastic fun!
Suitable for both girls AND boys!
Wear comfortable clothing.
Yoga for Kids Grades: Kind. - 6
6-6:45pm
Thurs., Sept. 12 & Thurs., Oct. 3
Join Jackie for a fun night of yoga!
Halloween Family Bingo Night
Art Workshops with Laura Goetz
Gr.: 1-6 No younger siblings please.
Tuesday, September 17 4:30-5:30pm
Children will draw and paint from an authentic animal skull and real flowers in the
style of Georgia O’Keefe.
Tuesday, October 15
4:30-5:30pm
Children will create a Sacred Shield in the
style of the Cheyenne Indians of North
America. We will be using paint, beads
and feathers.
Wearing a smock is recommended.
$3.00 to be paid at registration for
materials.
K-3 Craft Workshop
Internet available for children
in Grades 3-6. West Islip Library
card required to log on. iPads are
available for use in the Children’s
Room. See librarian for details.
Halloween Fun
Grades: K-3
4:15-5pm or 5:15-6pm
Make a cool mummy, spider and skeleton to shre your Halloween festivities
with!
For All Ages
Beginners Sign Language
Grades K-3
4-4:45pm
Grades 4-6
5-5:45pm
Come learn the basics of sign language!
Family Yoga
Saturday, September 21 10-11am
Saturday October 26 9:30-10:30am
join us for this wonderful class for the
whole family. With instructor
Lisa Richards.
Spoooooktacular Halloween Craft
Grades: Kind.-3
Tuesday, October 22
4:30-5:15pm
Join us for a fun
and festive Halloween craft that’s sure to make your day spooooktacular! $2.00
TWEENS Programs
Saturday Matinee Movies!
Pizza and snacks will be served.
Grades: 4 & up
12:30-2:30pm
Now playing - a great movie!
September 7 Epic (PG) There is an
ongoing battle deep in the forest of a hidden world between the forces of good and
evil. A teenage girl is magically transported
to this world and fights to save their world
- and ours!
October 5 Halloweentown (PG)
Marnie Piper’s grandmother, Aggie,
shows up for Halloween to train her as a
good witch, but her mother, Gwen, is totally against the idea. But Halloweentown
needs help - now! Pay $3.00 at the door.
Halloween Game Night
Grades 4-6
Wednesday, October 2 7-8:30pm
Join us for games, big and small and
maybe a Halloween treat or two.
WEST ISLIP COUNTRY FAIR!
For grades 4 - 6
Volunteer Craft
Grades: 4-6
Tuesday, October 8
4-5pm
Need volunteer hours for school? Well - this is
a great way to get started! Come stuff goody
bags for our Haunted House. A community
service certificate will be awarded to each
participant.
Tweens Night Out! ‘Snack Sack’
Grades: 4-6
Materials fee: $3.00
7-8pm
We’ll supply pillowcases and paint for you
to decorate the coolest trick or treat sack
around, and if we have time, maybe a
little trivia to test your Halloween knowledge and win some “snacks”!
More Halloween Origami Grades: 4-6
4:30-5:30
Back by popular demand-more Halloween Origami!
Sunday, September 22
11am-5pm
Visit the Friends of the Library’s table! The deadline for donations of gently-used toys and
costume jewelry for the Friends will be on Friday, September 20 in the Children’s Room.
Enrichment Programs for
Children with Special Needs
Fall Fun!
Grades: K-6
Thursday, September 26 4:30-5:15pm
Anne Soper will be here to help us
bring in the new season and celebrate Autumn!
Jumpbunch Grades: Kind.-6
Saturday, October 19 10:30-11:15am
Coach Winkie is back for another fun
day of sports and fun! Join us for a
great time!
Haunted House
Halloween Decorations
Grades: 4-6
Monday, October 21
4:30-5:45pm
Wanted: Tween volunteers to help make
props and decorations for the Haunted
House! Wear old clothes, bring a friend
and your imagination for some real fun!
WEST ISLIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
West Islip, NY
Permit # 5
3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, New York 11795-3999
(631) 661-7080 Fax (631) 661-7137
www.wipublib.org
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
James Christophersen, President
Simonne Harkavy, Vice President
Joan Schumacher
Mary Alice Markham
Margaret Bell
*ECRWSS*
POSTAL CUSTOMER
WEST ISLIP, NY 11795
Library Hours:
Library Director
Newsletter
Andrew J. Hamm
Joan Laverty
Board Meetings:
3pm
3pm
News from the Friends of the
West Islip Public Library
The Friends of the Library are requesting donations
of adults’ and children’s hardcover and paperback
books, as well as costume jewelry and toys, in good
condition, to sell at the Library table at the West
Islip Country Fair on Sunday, September 22, 2013.
Sales of these items benefit your library.
The next quarterly meeting of the Friends will be
held on Wednesday, September 11, 1:30-3:30pm.
Please join us! Pick up a Registration Form for 2013
membership at the Circulation Desk or check our
link on the Library’s web page at www.wipublib.
org/friends.html
Mark your calendar! The Holiday Book Fair will
be held Thursday, November 21 through Saturday,
November 23, with a Members Preview on
Wednesday, November 20, from 6-9pm.
The West Islip Historical Society will meet on
Thursday, September 19 at 2-4pm. Access their website
at www.westisliphistoricalsociety.org. New information
is added regularly as received. Come in - join us!
Monday-Thursday
10-9
Friday10-6
Saturday
9-5
Sundays
1-5 (resuming October 6)
Holiday Hours:
Monday, September 2
Labor Day
Monday, October 14 Columbus Day
Closed
9-5
Art Exhibits at the Library
September:
Near and Far by John DeGuardi - An exhibit of landscape
paintings in various mediums - influenced by experiences in
Europe and the United States - in the Gallery Hall.
Peter Tejera will display his photographs of still lifes, etc. in the Darline L. Carter Room.
West Islip Girl Scouts Silver Award Troop 546 will mount a
display in the Entrance Foyer Case.
October:
Emily and JoAnn Kellner will display photographs taken
during their travels in China, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands,
etc. in the Gallery Hall.
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month.
Stop by the Circulation Desk and get yours today!

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