September - Sayville Library

Sayville Library Happenings
SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2013
VOL. XV, No. 49
Scenes From Summer 2013
Book Buddies sharing books
Summer is Bursting with Flavor, Chef
Rob Scott serves Greek Orzo w/Shrimp.
Sidewalk Chalk Contest Winner-Teen entry
From chrysalis to beautiful butterfly
Dig into Reading
Learning all about pigs
Friends of Sayville Library Fundraiser ~ Win an iPad!
The Friends are holding a raffle to support the Library’s 2014-100th Anniversary events.
Tickets: $5.00 for one, $20.00 for 5 - available at the Library’s Circulation Desk.
Name will be selected November 30th. Don’t miss out on this special gift opportunity!
For Your
Information
SAYVILLE LIBRARY
88 Greene Avenue, 11782-2745
631-589-4440
Adult Services X305
Youth Services X319
Administration X310
Circulation Desk X301
HOURS OF SERVICE
Monday - Friday 10 am – 9 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 5 pm
Sunday 1 – 5 pm
New Resources and Services
Your Library was Out & About this summer at The
Common Ground with books available for borrowing
and there are plans to continue this new service during
the year. Watch for our table at school meetings and
local events!
MANY THANKS!!!
A monetary donation was received from the
members of the Sayville High School Class of
1953, who celebrated at a 60th reunion.
Local Authors highlighted – in response to a
notable increase in writers on Long Island, we have
created a “Local Authors” Collection, which includes
Sayville and Long Island authors. Look for it in the
Children’s and Adult Services Departments.
Art Display
September
Oil paintings of landscapes by
William V. Corby Jr.
Expanding e-books service – Our popular e-book download service welcomes
the 3M product line bringing authors from Penguin Publishing to our digital
collection. Popular authors now available are Lee Child, Tom Clancy, Michael
Pollan and many others. Go to Live-brary.com, click on “free downloads” and
then click on the 3M icon. This service is compatible with Androids, Apple and
Nook devices (unfortunately the list does NOT include Amazon Kindle).
Literati: a new research interface – are you looking for research sources, but
puzzled about where to start? The answer is Literati, available from the library’s
webpage – http://sayvillelibrary.org. Literati will search over 600 reference books
related to your topic, as well as the library’s catalog and journal databases. All
this available with your library card!
October
Watercolors by New Village Watercolor Artists
Display Cases
September
Bookmarks and Ornaments from the
White House Historical Association
by Clifford Piraino
October
Lobby: National Friends of Libraries
Celebration by Friends of Sayville Library
Adult Level: Italian Heritage Month
by Sons of Italy – Lodge 2442
Congratulations to All of Our
4-Mile RUN Participants
Kids Fun Run
Waiting for the bell
Our sponsors
2 Donald Schweikert ran for the
Library and finished with a
great time!
September/October 2013
** A current Sayville Library card is required to register for any Teen program
September ________ October ___________
$ Five Hour Pre-Licensing Course
Thursday, September 12
4:00-9:00 pm
Ages 16 Years and Older w/Permit
Getting ready to take your road test?
Take this five-hour class required by
the Department of Motor Vehicles
about driving techniques and
highway safety. Bring your Learner’s
Permit to class! A non-refundable fee
of $35.00 is required at registration.
Checks or money orders made out to
Sayville Library. Registration begins
Thursday, August 1.
Teen Movie Night
Epic Rated PG (1 hr 12 min.)
Friday, September 20, 6:30-7:45
Ages 10 & Up
Join us for an
evening filled with
pizza, fun and a
movie. Registration
begins Tuesday,
September 3.
pm
Improv Acting
Thursday, October 3, 4:00-5:00 pm
Ages 10 & Up
Back By Popular Demand! Learn
some basic acting skills with
your friends! Registration begins
Tuesday, September 3.
Art with Joanne
Friday, October 4, 7:00-8:00 pm
Ages 10 & Up
Create a seasonal project with
Joanne Manning to take home
and enjoy.
Registration begins Tuesday,
September 3.
Wii Tournament: Mario Cart
Friday, October 11, 7:00-8:30 pm
Ages 10 & Up
Come play this fast-paced Nintendo
Wii game for a chance to win a
prize. Registration begins Tuesday,
September 3.
Teen Movie Night
Star Wars Rated PG (2
Friday, October 18
6:30-8:30 pm
Ages 10 & Up
Join us for an
evening filled
with pizza, fun
and a movie.
Registration begins
Tuesday, October 1.
hrs
3
min)
November _________
Getting Ready To Babysit
Saturday, November 9
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Grades 6-8
4-H visits to discuss the
responsibilities of babysitting and
the skills necessary for the important
job of child-care.
Registration begins Tuesday,
October 1.
Congratulations
Battle of the Books Team!
Sayville Library’s Battle Team competed against 41
other libraries this year. Dressed as Toy Story
characters and calling themselves “Sayville’s Toy Box”,
the team answered the most correct questions in each
round of the evening competition, placing fifth out
of 12. Overall, they came in 14th out of 41, a great
achievement! They also earned the Creative Uniform
Award in their division!
Pictured top row, left to right: Donald Schweikert
(Woody) Nicholas Cameron (Buz Lightyear),
Lillian Schweikert (Barbie), Kiera Mizzi (Jessie)
Bottom Row: Julia Cameron (Army Man), Gena Mizzi
(Little Bo Peep), Gabby Medick (Penguin) and
Marianne Ramirez, Coach (Mom)
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C h i l d r e n ‘s p r o g r a m s
Massage for
Every Parent,
Infant & Child
September
Little Kids Movies
Wednesdays, September-October
10:00-10:30 am
Ages Preschool w/Caregiver
Registration not required.
Baby Games
Tuesday, September 10
10:00-10:45 am
Ages Birth-12 Months w/Caregiver
11:00-11:45 am
Ages 13-24 Months w/Caregiver
Bring your baby and participate in
age-appropriate activities designed
to stimulate and encourage infant
physical and mental development.
Enjoy finger plays, music, bubbles,
parachute play and more.
Registration begins
Tuesday, August 27.
Saturday,
September 21
2:00-3:15 pm
Ages Birth and Up
With Parent *Please No Siblings*
Cross-cultural studies have shown
the immediate and long term effects
of massage on infants and young
children in both good health, as
well as those struggling with colic
and special needs such as ADD/
ADHD, Asperger’s syndrome,
down syndrome, autism, anxiety,
and other health related issues.
Spend the morning learning
about the language of unspoken
communication with your child.
Registration begins Saturday,
September 7.
Don’t forget these great tools
when school starts!!
Check our website for the links.
Circus Train
Monday, September 16
10:00-11:00 am OR
11:15 am-12:15 pm
Ages 18-36 Months w/Caregiver
Join A Time for Kids for an hour
of fun, crafts and more!
Registration begins Tuesday,
September 3.
Fall Photo Frame
Wednesday, September 18
4:00-4:45 pm OR 5:00-5:45 pm
Grades K-4
Back to school with Doreen and
Ellen. Enjoy crafts, fun and more.
Registration begins Wednesday,
September 4.
Bubble Guppies
Friday, September 20
10:00-10:45 am OR 11:00-11:45 am
Ages 3-5 Years w/Caregiver
Enjoy Bubble Guppies themed
stories, crafts and more with
Doreen and Ellen. Registration
begins Friday, September 6.
The Singing School Bus Driver
Wednesday, September 25
4:00-4:45 pm
Ages 4-8 Years
w/Caregiver
The Singing School
Bus Driver visits the library to get
you in the school mood.
Registration begins Wednesday,
September 11.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Thursday, September 26
10:30-11:30 am OR 1:00-2:00 pm
Ages 3-5 Years w/Caregiver
Back by popular demand, join
A Time for Kids with a special hour
of music, movement, crafts and
more! Registration begins
Thursday, September 12.
Kiddie Krafts
Monday, September 30
10:00-10:45 am OR 11:00-11:45 am
Ages 2-5 Years w/Caregiver
Visit the library for a craft program
with four stations of crafts.
Registration begins Monday,
September 16.
October _________
Games for Twos
Monday, October 7
10:00-10:45 am OR 11:00-11:45 am
Ages 24-35 Months w/Caregiver
Music, movement and games
to keep your two-year-old
interested! Join Kathy Roeder for
this fun and interactive program.
Registration begins Monday,
September 23.
Storytime for 3-Year Olds
Tuesdays, October 8-November 19
OR Fridays, October 11-November 22
10:15-11:00 am
Join us for stories, a movie,
and fun with our educational
toys. Build your child’s early
literacy skills in this program that
incorporates Every Child Ready to
Read initiatives. Registration begins
Tuesday, September 24.
Storytime for 4- & 5-Year Olds
Tuesdays, October 8-November 19
1:30-2:15 pm OR
Fridays, October 11-November 22
11:30 am-12:15 pm
Join us for stories, a movie,
and fun with our educational
toys. Build your child’s early
literacy skills in this program that
incorporates Every Child Ready to
Read initiatives. Registration begins
Tuesday, September 24.
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Registration Guidelines
Unless otherwise stated, the programs listed in this flyer run for one time only.
You may register your child in person or by phone after 10:00 AM at 589-4440,
dial 5, but to ensure enrollment in the program you want, we recommend
signing up on the first day of registration. All programs are age appropriate,
so please abide by the age and grade restrictions for each program.
Fall Fun
• Library card required when attending any program.
• Programs are open to all children who live in the Sayville Library district and also to children whose caregivers live in the district.
• Call to cancel if unable to attend.
• Please let us know in advance if you require any special accommodations because of a disability. Thank you for your cooperation.
Halloween Happenings
Autumn Leaves
Wednesday, October 9, 7:00-8:30 pm
FAMILY PROGRAM - ALL AGES
Drop in anytime throughout this
unstructured program with Doreen
and Ellen to make a variety of
school-themed crafts at stations
around the room. This program is
designed for families who cannot
attend daytime programs.
Registration begins Wednesday,
September 25.
Friday, October 18
1:00-1:45 pm OR 2:00-2:45 pm
Ages 3-5 Years w/Caregiver
Wear your Halloween
costume to this
Spooky Halloween
themed Doreen
and Ellen visit.
Registration begins
Friday, October 4.
Monday, October 21
10:00-10:30 am
Birth-18 Months w/Caregiver OR
10:45-11:15 am
19-36 Months w/Caregiver
Sing along with Dara Linthwaite and
enjoy songs about Thanksgiving and
harvest time. Registration begins
Monday, October 7.
Tiny Tots
Baby Games
Saturday, October 19, 10:00-10:45 am
Ages 3-12 Months w/Caregiver
Bring your baby and participate in
age appropriate activities designed
to stimulate and encourage infant
physical and mental development.
Enjoy finger plays, music, bubbles,
parachute play and more.
Registration begins Saturday,
October 5.
Tuesday, October 22
4:00-4:45 pm OR 5:00-5:45 pm
Grades K-4
Doreen Holmes and Ellen Friedman
return with fun for Halloween!
Registration begins Tuesday,
October 8.
Thursdays, October 10-October 31
10:00-11:00 am OR 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Ages 24-35 Months w/Caregiver
Join us for stories, a movie, an easy
craft and fun with our educational
toys. Build your child’s early
literacy skills in this program that
incorporates Every Child Ready to
Read initiatives. Registration begins
Thurday, September 26.
Art with Joanne
Thursday,
October 17,
4:00-5:00 pm
Grades 1-4
Create a fun fall
project with
Joanne Manning.
Registration begins
Thursday, October 3.
Toddler Fun
Saturday, October 19, 11:00-11:45 am
Ages 13-36 Months w/Caregiver
Bring your toddler and participate
in age appropriate activities
designed to stimulate and
encourage toddler physical and
mental development. Enjoy finger
plays, music, bubbles, parachute
play and more. Registration begins
Saturday, October 5.
Halloween Shaker Bottle
Tots Night Out
Wednesday, October 23, 7:00-8:00 pm
Ages 18 Months-5 Years Old
w/Caregiver
Join A Time for Kids for an hour of
lion-themed fun, crafts and more!
Registration begins Wednesday
October 9.
Preschool Art with Joanne
Monday, October 28
10:30-11:30 am OR 1:00-2:00 pm
Ages 3-5 Years w/Caregiver
Create, imagine and explore
different art mediums with artist
Joanne Manning. Registration
begins Tuesday, October 15.
Children and
parents enjoyed
dancing with Jack
on an adventure
through a musical
playground.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
Registration begins Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at the Adult Service Desk for all programs.
Programs listed with this symbol ($) require in-person registration, a Sayville Library card
and a fee. Out of district patrons may sign up starting Tuesday, September 10, 2013.
Checks or money orders only please, made payable to Sayville Library at time of registration unless
otherwise noted. For more information, stop by or call 589-4440 X 305.
September _______
Facebook for Beginners
Mondays, September 16 AND 23,
7:00-8:30 pm
Are you interested in social
networking, but don’t know where
to begin? Are you curious about
Facebook and wonder why it’s
so popular? This workshop will
introduce you to the basics of social
networking.
Deeper Into Meditation
Wednesdays, September 18 AND 25,
7:00-8:30 pm
John Bednarik, a long-time
meditator, will lead this helpful and
stimulating two-part meditation
series for old and new meditators,
demonstrating the most natural and
effective techniques of meditation.
Alzheimer’s Program
Thursday, September 19, 7:00-8:30 pm
Learn the facts and myths associated
with the disease, including: how it
differs from Dementia; new research
being done; and resources for
long term care of individuals with
Alzheimer’s.
Radio Takes to the Air:
The Use of Radio in Aeronautics
Saturday, September 21,
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Join Robert Ford, a volunteer from
the Republic Air Museum and
Bayport Aerodrome, and learn
about the rich history of radio
and flight on Long Island!
The presentation will include
the early days of flight involving
the RCA Company and the old
Sayville radio. Sponsored by
the Long Island Radio and TV
Historical Society.
Get Inspired: One Small Change
for a Healthier Life
Tuesday, September 24, 7:00-8:30 pm
Learn how to incorporate one
small change that can lead to
healthy living, improved fitness
and goal-oriented behavior for
you and your family even though
you are on a tight budget, have
no time and are stressed out.
Certified health & fitness coach
and working mom Kiersten
Bartolotta will demonstrate how
to shift priorities and not become
overwhelmed with change.
Friday, September 6, 1:00
Quartet
PG-13 • 98 min.
Starring: Maggie Smith
& Michael Gambon
Classic Movie Mondays
pm
Friday, October 4, 1:00 pm
42
PG-13 • 128 min.
Starring: Chadwick
Boseman & Harrison Ford
Monday, September 30, 1:00
To Kill A Mockingbird
130 min.
Starring: Gregory Peck
& Mary Badham
Monday, October 28, 1:00
The Apartment
125 min.
Starring: Jack Lemmon
& Shirley MacLaine
Saturdays, September 28,
October 5, 12, 2:00-3:00 pm
Learn the basics of this popular
Chinese tile game with help from
experienced Mah Jongg instructor
Jacqueline Palatnik. Bring your
own Mah Jongg card with you
(they can be ordered for $7 by
calling 212-246-3052).
x An Afternoon with
Brittany Maier
Sunday September 29, 2:00-3:00 pm
Brittany Maier is an inspiration
to millions! Blind and autistic
since birth, Brittany can play any
song she’s ever heard (20,000+).
Together with her mother Tammy
Maier, the duo perform concerts
at libraries on Long Island and in
their community, where Tammy
shares Brittany’s life story of
endurance and triumph and
heightens community awareness
of The Brittany Maier & Friends
Foundation, which serves to
provide Long Island with a music
center for children with Autism and
special needs.
Book Discussions
Afternoon Discussions
Afternoon Movies at the Library
Film & Dessert
Learn to Play Mah Jongg
pm
pm
Tuesday, September 17, 3:00 pm
The 100-Year-Old Man Who
Climbed Out the Window and
Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
Tuesday, October 29, 3:00 pm
Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver
Evening Discussions
Monday, September 16, 7:00 pm
Angry Housewives Eating
Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik
Monday, October 21, 7:00 pm
Plum Island by Nelson DeMille
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October __________
Italian
Heritage Month
Italian Film: Cinema Paradiso
Friday, October 4, 6:30-8:45 pm
Celebrate Italian Heritage month
with film historian Irene Eckert
at this discussion and viewing
of a classic Italian Film! The film
tells the story of a young boy in
a small Italian village befriended
by the projectionist at the movie
theater, the Cinema Paradiso.
Co-sponsored by the Sons
of Italy.
A Trip through Italy
from North to South
Thursday, October 10, 7:00-8:30 pm
Travel (virtually) to every place
in Italy you have heard of with
experienced Italian traveler Pat
Summers! Come and see the
beauty, art, architecture, food,
festivals and landmarks that
make this the number one travel
destination in the world!
Cooking With Fall Vegetables
Monday, October 7, 7:00-8:30 pm
If you would like to eat and
feel better, join Certified Holistic
Nutrition Coach Tina Annibell and
learn how to add more vegetables
into your family’s diet in a way
they will love! Printed recipes
and informational handouts will
be available for participants to
take home.
Blood Pressure Screenings
Wednesdays, September 4 &
October 2, 2:00-3:00 pm
Provided by nurses from Good
Samaritan Nursing Home.
Have an E-Reader, iPad or an iPod? Make a one-on-one appointment
with a librarian to learn how to download books! Call 589-4440 ext. 305.
x Naomi Zeitlin: A Tribute to
Judy Garland & Barbra Streisand
Sunday, October 13, 2:00-3:00 pm
Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand
are considered among the top
entertainers of all time. Join Naomi
Zeitlin for a
performance of
the songs that
Judy and Barbra
have either
popularized
or loved to sing. She will also
be sharing information about
the songs and these two iconic
talents and, as with so many of her
programs, the audience should be
prepared to be quizzed!
Long Island Witchcraft
Wednesday, October 16, 7:00-8:30 pm
The most famous American witch
hunt began in 1692 in Salem,
Massachusetts. Yet, more than three
decades prior, Long Island had its
very own witchcraft trial: the Trial
of Goody Garlick. Join Tara Rider
for this informative and interesting
discussion. This program is open to
teens and adults!
Medicare Application Help
Thursday, October 17,
11:00 am-12:30 pm OR
Wednesday October 23, 7:00-8:30 pm
Financial expert Steven Semryck,
will be here to demystify the
Medicare application process in
time to make changes for the
coming year.
Registration for all
Adult Programs
begins TUESDAY, AUGUST 27
in the Adult Services
Department
Monthly Programs
$ Senior Defensive Driving
Saturday, September 21,
10:00 am-4:00 pm
$ Senior Fitness
Thursdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31,
November 7, 14, 21, December 5,
Take this class at a discounted rate and 1:00-2:00 pm
save money on your auto insurance.
Please consult with a physician before
You must be fifty years of age or older. beginning any new exercise program.
Fee: $20 check or money order only,
Fee: $20 check or money order only,
payable to Sayville Library.
payable to Sayville Library.
$ Creative Writing Workshop
Mondays, October 21, 28 & November
4, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 7:00-8:00 pm
Have a story to tell? Learn how to
tell it from beginning to end in six
one-hour sessions. We will explore
the essential elements of storytelling:
character, plot, dialogue, conflict,
and theme. Techniques for getting
started, developing your own voice,
revising, and dealing with writer’s
block will also be discussed.
Nonrefundable Fee: $10 check or
money order only, payable to
Sayville Library.
$ Creative Harvest Dinner
Tuesday, October 22, 7:00-8:00 pm
Chef Rob Scott returns with a
comforting harvest dinner! The
program will include demonstrations
(and tastings) of pork tenderloin
with apricot preserves and whole
grain crust; sweet onion cider soup
with thyme; and three-lettuce salad
with dried cherries, almonds and
blue cheese. You will go home with
the recipes to try out yourself!
Nonrefundable Fee: $5 check or
money order only, payable to
Sayville Library.
$ Fall Quilted Table Runner
Thursday, October 24, 7:00 pm
Join experienced quilter and
seamstress Mary Ellen Aliperti for
a fun night of sewing a fall table
runner. Learn basic sewing stitches
and decorative applique stitches
and go home with a finished table
runner ready to decorate your table!
A portable sewing machine is very
helpful, but not necessary. Sewing
knowledge is necessary. Stop by the
Adult Services Desk to see a sample!
Nonrefundable Fee: $12 check or
money order only, payable to
Sayville Library.
$ Suffolk Safety Defensive Driving
Saturday, October 26,
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Space is limited.
Take this class and save
money on your auto insurance.
Fee: $28 check or money order only,
payable to Sayville Library.
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Computer Classes
Bus & Train Trips
Computers for Beginners Part 1
Long Island Railroad Trip to New York City
Saturday, October 12th
Tuesday, September 17, 7:00-8:00 pm OR
Thursday, September 19, 10:15-11:15 am
*RONKONKOMA Train Station* Enjoy discounted train tickets
through the library! On the day of the train trip, all patrons
must leave from the Ronkonkoma Station on the 8:40 am
train and be in the first car. You will arrive at Penn Station
at 10:00 am and you can return home on any train prior to
midnight. Fees are due at the time of registration and you
must register in person at the Library. Fees are non-refundable.
Limit six (6) tickets per patron. Registration for tickets ends on
Friday, October 4 – or whenever tickets run out, whichever
comes first. Departure time is subject to change.
Nonrefundable Fee: $9.25 check or money order only,
payable to Sayville Library.
Learn how to create a document, copy,
paste and save your work.
Holiday Bus Trip: Lyndhurst and Sunnyside
Microsoft Word Part 1
Saturday, December 7th
Travel to the beautiful Hudson Valley for a tour of the stunning
Gothic Revival Mansion, Lyndhurst. Beautifully decorated
for the holidays, the mansion is famous as one of the best of
“America’s Castles” built in the 19th Century. Following our
tour of Lyndhurst we’ll have a delicious buffet lunch at the
Sunset Cove Restaurant before heading to Washington Irving’s
home, Sunnyside, for another tour complete with costumed
guides! Don’t miss this festive trip!
Bus Departs: 7:45 AM
Nonrefundable Fee: $106 check or money order only,
payable to Sayville Library.
Sayville Library
88 Greene Avenue
Sayville, NY 11782-2745
631-589-4440
http://sayvillelibrary.org
Learn the basics of using a computer, including,
how to use Windows and a mouse.
Computers for Beginners Part 2
Tuesday, September 24, 7:00-8:00 pm OR
Thursday, September 26, 10:15-11:15 am
Learn the basics of the Internet and e-mail.
Computers for Beginners Part 3
Tuesday, October 1, 7:00-8:00 pm OR
Thursday, October 3, 10:15-11:15 am
Thursday, October 10, 10:15-11:15
Tuesday, October 15, 7:00-8:00 pm
Deborah Pouletsos, Editor
Library Board Meetings
Meetings begin at 7:00 pm
Monday, September 9 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Holiday Closing Schedule:
Monday, September 2
Monday, October 14
Design & Printing: Searles Graphics, Inc.
http://www.searlesgraphics.com
OR
Prerequisite: A good working knowledge
of how to use a mouse.
Microsoft Word Part 2
Thursday, October 17, 10:15-11:15
Tuesday, October 22, 7:00-8:00 pm
am
OR
am
OR
Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Part 1.
Microsoft Word Part 3
Thursday, October 24, 10:15-11:15
Tuesday, October 29, 7:00-8:00 pm
Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Part 2.
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Brendan J. McCurdy – President
Linda Halliday – Vice President
Debra Mitchell – Secretary
Joseph Loughren – Deputy Secretary
Marianne Bastian – Trustee
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