May - August 2015 - Elmont Memorial Library

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May - August 2015 - Elmont Memorial Library
Visit us on the web at www.elmontlibrary.org
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
ELMONT PUBLIC
LIBRARY
700 Hempstead Tpke.
Elmont, NY 11003
516.354.5280
May - August
2015
ELMONT MEMORIAL
LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Monique Hardial, President
Patrick Nicolosi, Vice President
Ellice Bekier
Gina Burnett
Mimi Pierre-Johnson
Livingstone Young
Tammie Williams
Dr. Roger Podell -Director
Nassau county Services
DEFENSIVE
DRIVING
Receive 10% off Collision and Auto Liability/PIP Rates.
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS WORKSHOP
with the Nassau County Department of Assessment
Wednesday, July 29 from 1-3pm
Empire Drivers Safety
Saturday, June 6 from 10am to 4pm
Registration begins May 23
Monday, August 17 AND Tuesday, August 18 from 6pm to 9pm
(must attend BOTH classes) Registration begins August 3
Saturday, April 25 from 10am to 4pm (Registration begins April 11)
($27 Check or Money Order -Payable to Empire Safety Council)
AARP Defensive Driving (ages 50+)
Wednesdays from 10:30am to 5pm
June 3(Registration begins May 20)
September 9 (Registration begins August 26)
($20 AARP members/$25 non-members/Check or money order)
Long Island REAP Program
Friday, May 8, 2015 at 12:30pm
The PSEG Long Island Residential Evegy Affordability
Partnership (REAP) Program is designed to help eligible
Long Island customers save energy & lower their electric
bills. Participation in REAP can make homes healthier and
safer. Participants will also be guided to other non-PSEG
services that can help with any special needs.
Take Advantage of our Online Databases
So many of the full text databases are available online such as Newsday, New
York Times Online and Encyclopedias, and many Employment Links to help
you with your job search.
Use our website at www.elmontlibrary.org and click Online Databases to begin.
www.facebook.com/elmontlibrary
COUNTY CLERK MOBILE OFFICE
Maureen O’Connell
Wednesday, August 19 from 11am - 2pm
Office representatives will be available to provide certified copies of
land records (deeds, mortgages & mortgage satisfactions) and Notary
Services for a fee. The Veterans Recognition Program will also be
available to process your veteran discharge papers (DD-214) and provide our Veterans Discount Card, free of charge.
www.nassaucountyny.gov/3618/Mobile-Office
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
Services
MOBILE TAX VAN
Tuesday, May 5 & Thursday August 6
11:30 am until 2pm
MOBILE PASSPORT SERVICE
Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 11am to 2pm
SENIOR ID PROGRAM
Friday, May 22, 2015 from 11am to 2pm
Visit TOH.li or call 516-812-3100 for more information.
NEWSLETTER 2015
May
June
July
August
Serving the communities of
Elmont, Stewart Manor, Alden Manor, S. Floral Park,
and parts of N. Valley Stream, E. Franklin Square and New Hyde Park
Visit us on the web at www.elmontlibrary.org
1st Annual
RESOURCE FAIR
Saturday, May 9, 2015
10am to 2pm
This wonderful event will provide the special needs
community with information about local services
that are available to foster healthy and happy lives
for their special needs children.
This event is free of charge and open to the public.
TECH TIME with Todd Schlitt
15-minute sessions to answer any of your technical questions.
APPOINTMENTS ONLY • ELMONT CARDHOLDERS ONLY
Saturdays, May 9 & June 6 from 10am until 12:30pm
Saturdays, July 18 & August 22 from 11am until 1pm
TECH TIME Workshops with Todd Schlitt
at 7pm
KindleFire................................................. Wed., May 13
Getting to know your iPad/iPod 101........ Wed., June 24
Google: More Than Just a Search Engine
....................................................................Tues., July 14
Fantasy Football for Beginners............Wed., August 26
Library Hours...
Mon. Tues. Thurs.: 9:30am - 8:45pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 8:45pm
Friday: 9:30am - 5:45pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 4:45pm
(10:30am-2:15pm BEGINNING JULY 11 - AUG. 29)
Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:45pm
(CLOSED SUNDAYS FROM JUNE 21 - AUG. 30)
CLOSED LABOR DAY WEEKEND SEPT. 5-7
Inside this Issue................................. Page
Theatre Programs............................................................... 2
Adult Programs ..........................................................3 & 4
Spring Bus Trip................................................................... 3
Adult Book Discussion...................................................... 3
Teen Corner.................................................................5 & 7
Children’s Programs....................................................6 & 7
Community Outreach..................................... Back Cover
Defensive Driving............................................ Back Cover
Career Workshops
with SCORE
Wednesdays at 7pm
Starting & Growing Your Own Business............... May 27
Writing a Business Plan........................................... June 3
Social Media Marketing for Business.................... June 10
Registration begins two weeks before each workshop
Buying & Selling Your Home 101
with Ronald Steiger, Woodbury Financial
Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 11am
Learn about all areas of real estate pertaining
to buying and selling your home, hiring and
using a realtor, finding your new home and
getting the right mortgage.
Note from our Director
I’m sure everyone is relieved that the frigid
temperatures and all that snow are finally behind us!
As the warm weather moves in, I invite you to come
to the Library and experience everything we have
to offer! Besides free popular movies, concerts, and
programs for all ages, the library has almost 200,000
books and 75,000 ebooks, plus thousands of DVDs,
CDs, and BCDs for you to choose from!
Please explore this newsletter and the library’s
redesigned website, www.elmontlibrary.org to find out
what’s new in our Children’s Room, Teen Corner, and
Adult Department. Whatever your interest or age, we
have something for you at the Library.
Spring and Summer are the perfect seasons to
take advantage of our free Museum Pass Program,
featuring some of the best museums on Long Island
and New York City! Reserve a pass online, stop by, or
call our Customer Service Department for assistance.
Also, once again this summer we will be offering our
exciting Summer Reading Program for children, teens,
and adults. Next time you visit the Library speak to a
librarian about registering!
I look forward to seeing you in the Library!
-Dr. Roger Podell, Director
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Adult Summer Theatre....
LIVE in the Library Theatre!!! FREE and open to the public
Ann Fisher &
the Songbook
Ensemble
Friday, May 15, 2015 at 12:30pm
Join us for a wonderful afternoon and
enjoy all the songs you love.
Film Festival
sponsored by the Elmont Chamber of Commerce
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Time: 1pm to 9pm
Cost: No charge
Location: Elmont Library Theatre
Short films by top independent filmmakers.
Some of the filmmakers will be available to
discuss their films.
Refreshments will be served
Annual Hawaiian
Review
with Tony Grant
& the Olivia Meyers Dance Troupe
Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 2pm
Live music, songs, dance. The tropics come to
the Library for an afternoon of entertainment &
enjoyment.
A BLAST FROM THE PAST
with
The NEW YORK
EXCEPTIONS
Friday, July 24 at 12:30pm
Enjoy an afternoon of fabulous music from
the 50s, 60s and 70s.
Tribute to
Frank Sinatra
with Jimmy Valentine
Friday, August 21, 2015 at 12:30pm
Join us for Frank Sinatra’s Life in Song
celebrating what would have been his
100th Birthday.
The Vic Vincent Group presents
A Musical History Tour of
Rock & Roll, Doo
Wop & Pop
Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 2pm
Journey on a Musical History Tour of
Rock & Roll, DooWop and Pop bringing
back those wonderful memories of people,
places & events during those special times
in your lives.
Gershwin Jazz
with the Paul Joseph Trio
Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 2pm
Come for an enjoyable afternoon of the music of
George Gershwin. Hear inspiring instrumental
jazz renditions of classics such as “I Got
Rhythm,” “Summertime,””Embraceable You,”
and many others.
5th Annual Comedy Extravaganza
LAUGHSwithAT
THE LIBRARY!
Mark Brier & Friends
Sunday, June 14, 2014 at 2pm
Join us for a hysterical afternoon of jokes, anecdotes and fun hosted
by Mark Brier joined by some of Long Island’s Best Comedians
including Eddie “I Have Issues” Faicco, Pat Gagliardi, Louise
Campbell & other special guests guaranteed to make you laugh!
Come to the Cabaret
featuring Diana Templeton
Friday, July 31 at 12:30pm
Cabaret singer Diana Templeton takes you down
memory lane with favorites like “Hold Me, Thrill
Me, Kiss Me” and “Teach Me Tonight.” This
program highlights some all-time favorites from
her 27 years in Cabaret, with amusing anecdotes
and poignant remembrances.
DID YOU KNOW .... ?
Elmont Library Cardholders can get $5
off any Adult performance and $3 off any
Childrens performance
for any BroadHollow Show
shown at the Elmont Library Theatre?
Visit www.broadhollow.org
for upcoming show listings!!!
In the TEEN CORNER... (continued)
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ALL PROGRAMS ARE FOR TEENS GRADES 7-12 ONLY
Registration for programs begins four weeks before the program’s date unless otherwise noted.
QUESTIONS? Call Young Adult Services at 354-5280 ext. 247 or e-mail us at [email protected]
TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB: UNMASK!
Teens entering grades 7-12 (as of Sept. 2015) are invited to participate.
Online or in-person registration begins on June 1
Read books, write reviews, and win prizes!
Get early bird sign-up gifts (while supplies last)!
AUGUST
SUMMER READING CLUB ENDS
Sunday, August 9
DIY: SUPERHERO UNIVERSE
Monday, August 3 at 6:30pm
MY STORY, MY SONG
Monday, August 10 at 6:30pm
BE A HERO!:
COOKIES FOR CHARITY
Tuesday, August 4 at 6:30pm
DIY: WEAVING WITH NATURAL
MATERIALS
Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30pm
TEEN CUISINE: MINI PEACH PIES
Thursday, August 6 at 6:30pm
DIY: COMIC BOOK MAGNETS
AND KEYCHAIN
Friday, August 7 at 3pm
ON-GOING TEEN CLUBS
TAG
Saturdays, May 2 & June 6 at 12noon
Help make a difference and let your voices
be heard! Great for community service!
TEEN CUISINE:
SUPERMAN CAKE POPS
Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30pm
TEEN BOOK CHAT
DIY: SOLAR POWERED BOTS
Wednesday, August 12 at 6:30pm
END OF SUMMER READING
CLUB PARTY
Mondays, May 4 & June 1 at 6:30pm
Read whatever interests you and come
to Teen Book Chat to talk about it!
Refreshments served.
Friday, August 14 at 1pm to 3pm
Get your invitation and join us for an
afternoon of fun. More info to come.
TEEN TIME
Every Friday at 3pm to 5pm
May 1, 8, 15, & 29 and
June 5, 12, 19 &26
In the Children’s Room... (continued)
Children's Summer Reading Club
For all age groups - Birth to 6th Grade
Sign-up begins June 1
Read Books, Submit Reviews, Win Prizes!
Museum
to You Programs:
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
Superman's Flight (entering grades 1-6)
See how airplanes, parachutes and ship sails work, then fly away with
your own “cape,” cuffs and mask for an awesome superhero costume.
Tuesday, July 14 at 3pm (entering grades Pre-K and K)
AND at 4:15pm (entering grades 1-6)
Aquaman
Superpowers of the Sea. Learn about the amazing abilities behind
ocean champions & their powerful defenses against predators. Create
a sparkly Ocean Superhero Waterglobe.
Wednesday, July 22 at 3pm (entering grades Pre-K and K)
AND at 4pm (entering grades 1-6)
Family Fun
Visit from Ronald McDonald:
Wednesday, June 24 at 5pm
Ronald McDonald will be here in person to perform a magic and comedy
show, in support of our Summer Reading Club.
Family Movies @ the Library
Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 at 2pm
Families with children of all ages.
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Wild Long Island: Thursday, August 6 at 7pm
Families with children of all ages.
Learn about some of the fascinating creatures with whom we share our
beautiful island. Live animals!
Magic Show with David Funn
twice the N’s for twice the fun!
Thursday, July 23 at 7pm
Families with kids of all ages are invited to have a fantastic, magical time.
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More Adult Programs....
Summer Yummies!
with the Baking Coach
In-person or online registration begins two weeks before
each class for Elmont Library cardholders (Limited space)
Wednesdays
Nutrition Workshops
with Jane Prokopowicz, MS, MBA, RD, CDE, CDN
Diabetes & Pre-diabetes - New Guidelines.......... Wed. May 6 at 7pm
Mindless Eating...................................................Wed. May 13 at 11am
Growing Old Gracefully (Part I)...................... Wed. June 10 at 11am
Clean-Out-Your-Fridge Pasta Salad
Perils in Managing Diabetes ...............................Tues. June 16 at 7pm
............................................................. May 13 at 1pm
Hunger-Weight Management in Diabetes.............Tues. July 7 at 7pm
Greetings from the Grill.............. June 17 at 12:30pm
Supplements (Part I)............................................. Wed. July 8 at 11am
Fruit Tart Cookies................................July 15 at 1pm
Supplements (Part II).....................................Wed. August 12 at 11am
Room for Desert.......................August 12 at 12:30pm
Mediterranean, Vegan & Paleo Diets............. Wed. August 19 at 7pm
Adult Summer Reading Club
Registration begins on Monday, June 1, 2015
Register at the Reference Desk. Elmont Library cardholders only.
Keep track of the hours you read or listen to a book.
Fill out a review sheet for each book you read or listen to and drop it off at the Reference
Desk for a chance to win weekly prizes.
Book Reviews begin on Monday, June 29th & end on Friday, August 7th
Weekly drawings of your book reviews, quizzes or reader logs will take place at the
Elmont Memorial Library and winners will be notified.
Good Luck & See you in the Library!
Adult Book Discussions
at 2pm
Monday, May 18 .................. Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult
Tuesday, June 23 ................. The Dinner by Herman Koch
Monday, July 27
....................Red Velvet Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
Monday August 10
.................................. End of Summer Reading Club Party
Monday, August 24.........Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler
September BUS TRIP
Wednesday, September 9
Franklin D. Roosevelt
HomeHyde&Park,
Museum
NY
Dine at the Beekman Arms & Shop in Rhinebeck
Leave Elmont at 7:30am and arrive back approximately 6:30pm
$91 per person
Elmont Cardholder Sign-up begins on June 8
(Non-Resident sign-up on June 15)
Note: Parking will be in the Alva T. Stanforth lot, just
west of the Library. Contact the Adult Reference Desk
at 516.354.5280 X1002 for more information.
QUILTS
ON DISPLAY FROM APRIL TO JUNE 2015
Three’s a Charm
featuring quilts created by Diana Larrier Collier,
Marilyn Hamilton Jackson, & Gloria Johnson
Quilt Reception
Sunday, May 31 from 1pm to 4pm
Reiki
with Reiki Oasis
Tuesday, May 9 at 10:30am
Tuesday, June 9 at 10:30am
Thursday, July 16 at 7pm
Monday, August 24 at 7pm
Registration begins two weeks before each class
TEXT MESSAGE NOTIFICATION
SERVICE
for our Patrons!
To opt into this service , simply provide
the Customer Service area with your mobile phone number.
Receive notifications when a new item you have on hold becomes
available for pick up. Receive notification three days prior to an item
being due with the option to renew it.... right from your phone.
In the TEEN CORNER...
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ALL PROGRAMS ARE FOR TEENS GRADES 7-12 ONLY
Registration for programs begins four weeks before the program’s date unless otherwise noted.
QUESTIONS? Call Young Adult Services at 354-5280 ext. 247 or e-mail us at [email protected]
TEEN SCREEN
STEP UP SUMMER:
LIBRARY VOLUNTEER SUMMER PROGRAMS
FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF
(PG-13, 103 min)
Friday, May 22 at 3pm
FOR TEENS
Open to teens entering grades 7-12 (as of Sept. 2015)
In-person registration begins on June 1
All interested teens must fill out the application form
and bring it to the YA Desk BEFORE June 15.
The MASK, (PG-13, 101min.)
Tuesday, June 30 at 3pm
LEND A HAND
GALAXY QUEST (PG, 102 min)
Wednesday, July 1 at 3pm
Monday to Friday, June 29 to Aug 7
from 11am to 8pm
PRINCESS BRIDE (PG, 98 min)
Thursday, July 2 at 3pm
GAME BUDDIES
Mondays at 2pm
June 29, July 6, 13, 20 & 27, & August 3
INDEPENDENCE DAY
(PG-13, 145 min)
Friday, July 3 at 3pm
BOOK BUDDIES
Mondays, June 29, July 6, 13, 20 & 27,
& August 3 at 3pm
JUPITER ASCENDING
(PG-13, 127 min)
Friday, August 21 at 3pm
MAY
SEVENTH SON (PG-13), 102 min)
Friday, August 28, at 3pm
TEEN BABYSITTER’S
TRAINING
Pre-register for our annual TEEN BABYSITTING
WORKSHOP by American Red Cross.
Get your certification before summer!
Workshops are from 6pm to 8:30pm
JULY
SNACK & CHAT: COMIC ATTACK!
Mondays, July 06, 13, 20 & 27 at 6:30pm
BABYSITTING WORKSHOP I
The Business of Babysitting and Leadership TEEN CUISINE: HOMEMADE
Skills: Wednesday, May 13
BRUSCHETTA
Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30pm
BABYSITTING WORKSHOP II
Basic Child Care, Entertaining Children,
SUPERHERO SELFIES:
Safety on the Job: Wednesday, May 20
Photography Workshop
Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30pm
BABYSITTING WORKSHOP III
Handling Emergency Situations, Basic CPR: DIY: DRAW YOUR OWN ANIME
Wednesday, May 27
MOUSE PAD
Thursday, July 9 at 6:30pm
TEEN CUISINE:
FRESH FRUIT TARTS
CAREER BOOT CAMP
Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30pm
Friday, July 10 at 12pm to 4pm
JUNE
SUMMER LIBRARY TEEN
PROGRAMS
Open to teens entering grades 7-12
(as of September 2015)
Registration dates as follows:
Monday, June 22: for the week of July 6
Monday, June 29: for the week of July 13
Monday, July 6: for the week of July 20
Monday, July 13: for the week of July 27
Monday, July 20: for the week of August 3
Monday, July 27: for the week of August 10
5 HOUR PRE-LICENSING DRIVING
COURSE - Pre-registration is required
Friday, July 24 at 12pm to 5pm
LEARN HOW TO DRAW
SUPERHEROES
Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30pm
TEEN CUISINE: DESSERTS IN A JAR
Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30pm
TEEN CUISINE: POPEYE SPINACH
TREATS
Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30pm
CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE
Friday, July 17 at 12pm to 3pm
DIY: THOUGHT BUBBLES
MESSENGER BAG
Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30pm
TEEN CUISINE: TIRAMISU AND
FRUIT SALSA
Thursday, July 23 at 6:30pm
STORYBOARDING 101:
ANIMATION ART
Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30pm
DIY: COMIC BOOK JOURNAL
Thursday, July 16 at 6:30pm
MAKE A COMIC BOOK WITH
MICROSOFT PUBLISHER
Tuesday, July 21 at 6:30pm
UNMASK YOUR TALENT:
GUITAR LESSONS
Thursday, July 30 at 6:30pm
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
Friday, July 31 at 2pm to 5pm
Practice date: Tuesday, July 28
from 2pm-5pm
more Young Adult Programs on Page 7
In the Children’s Room...
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Fun For Babies &
Toddlers
PlayHooray Kids
Fun For Kindergarten to 6th Grade
Game Buddies
(Kids entering grades K – 6)
Play some favorite board games with friends &
young adults in the community.
(families with children
age 6 mos. - entering Pre-School)
Songs, rhymes, stories and a parade.
Thursday, May 7 at 10:30am
Tuesday, July 7 at 11:30am
Tuesday, August 4 at 12:30pm
Mondays, June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27,
August 3 at 2pm
Kids in Motion with Lee Knight
(age 3 – entering first grade)
Enjoy stories read by young adults in the
community, & make a craft together.
(families with children
age 6 mos. - entering Pre-School)
Music, movement and lots of fun.
Friday, May 1, Tuesday, July 14
& Thursday, August 6 at 10:30am
Family Pre-School Hour
with Donna Green
One hour of singing, dancing, storytelling
and a craft
Special 3 week session:
(families with children
age 18mos.- entering Pre-School)
Mondays, May 4, 11, &18
at 10:15am, 11:30am or 7pm
(evening session ONLY on May 18)
Regular Sessions
Monday, June 15
at 10:15am, 11:30am or 7pm
Tuesday, August 18 at 7pm (only)
Special Summer Sessions:
Tuesday, July 21 (Dinosaurs)
Thursday, July 30 (Magic & Movement)
at 10:15am or 11:30am
(families with children
age 2 ½ - entering Pre-K in Sept)
Tuesday, August 18
( Let’s Get Ready for School)
at 10:15am, 11:30am or 7pm
(families with children age 2 ½ - entering
Nursery, Pre-K orKindergarten only)
Jump Bunch (ages 3-5)
Sports, fitness and lots of fun for little ones.
Wednesdays, June 3, 10 & 17 at 11am
Opossum Tales (ages 3-5)
Learn all about the world of one amazing
marsupial! You will enjoy a story and meet a
real opossum.
Thursday, July 9 at 12pm
Evening Storytime
(ages 2 ½- Pre-School)
Stories, songs and rhymes.
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 28 & August 4 at 7pm
You must be an Elmont Library Cardholder
to register for these events. Thank you.
Book Buddies
Mondays, June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27,
August 3 at 3pm
LEGO Club
(age 4 – entering Grade 6)
Mondays, June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27,
August 3 at 7pm
Parents welcome!
Chess Instruction
(entering grades 4-6)
Get an overview of all the pieces, show how
they move, and go over key concepts that
every chess player should know.
Mondays, June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27,
August 3 at 6pm
Sign Language Instruction
(entering grades 4 – 6)
Learn the basics of this beautiful language
& have lots of fun at the same time.
Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15 & 29
August 5 & 12 at 6pm
Crafts with Shirley Ruby
(entering grades 1 – 6)
Tuesday, July 7 at 3:30pm
The Baking Coach
MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA
Wednesday, July 8 at 5:30pm or 7pm
(entering grades 1 – 6)
SUPERHERO TREATS
Wednesday, July 29 at 2pm for kids
entering grades 1 – 6
AND at 3:30pm for kids entering grades
4–6
Candy Sushi
(entering grades 1 – 6)
Learn how to make sushi like a professional
by using candy. We will also create a
wooden plate using chop sticks so you
can eat the sushi in a traditional way.
This class is limited to 12 participants.
Thursday, July 9 at 5pm
Crochet Club
Imagine That! Superhero
Adventures
(entering grades 4-6)
Learn the basics and complete a small
project.
Mondays, June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27,
August 3 at 7pm
Class is limited to 12 participants.
Kinder Kids
(Children entering Pre-K and Kindergarten)
Come and practice math, pencil, scissor,
coloring and pasting skills. Concentration
on developing reading readiness skills:
alphabet and number recognition, phonemic
& print awareness.
Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
August 5 at 11am
Adults must participate.
Yoga, Zumba, Fitness and Fun
with Miss Lisa
(entering grades 1-6)
This 6 week session will focus on basic
yoga positions, with some Zumba and
Aerobics mixed in to equal lots of fun.
SNEAKERS ARE REQUIRED.
Bring a water bottle.
(entering grades K-3)
Create your own story picture that shows
amazing things your superhero can do using
fun-filled collage cut outs. What will your
superhero do?
Wednesday, July 15 at 3pm
Imagine That! Action Heros
(entering grades 4 – 6)
Sculpt your own superhero in action using
plaster gauze.
Wednesday, July 15 at 4:30pm
Build a Roman Arch
presented by the
Aesthetic Realism Foundation
(entering grades 1 – 6)
Learn how to build your own Roman
arch. Learn its history, how it changed
architecture and how it is still used today.
Wednesday, July 22 at 7pm
www.facebook.com/elmontlibrarychildrens
Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
August 5 at 11am
more children’s events on page 7
Upcoming Adult Programs....
Culture
The Good Old Days: Popular Culture
in the Roaring 20’s
with Marilyn Carminio
Friday, May 1, 2015 at 12:30pm
Take a trip back to the 1920’s where modern
American culture began and one of exciting social and historical
change. Learn about history, music, fashion, fads and follies of the
time and the “good old days” our grandparents talked about .
Mother’s Day Social Tea with Cheryl Lee
Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 2pm
Registration is required.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at this Tea Party for all generations. Dress your best and bring your fanciest tea
cup! Refreshments will be served.
Hollywood in History
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Health & Wellness
Elbow Sports Injuries: Is There an Epidemic?
with Dr. Joshua Steinvurzel, NSLIJ
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 7pm
Join Dr. Steinvurzel, a leading specialist in orthopaedic surgery
and orthopaedic sports medicine on this ever growing concern.
Eating Healthy Can Be Exciting!
with Sylvia Piper, the Vegetarian Gourmet
All Time Favorite Salads
Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 1pm
Finding PeacewithinConstance
Times
of Transition
Hallinan Lagan
Friday, June 19, 2015 at 12:30pm
This seminar explores how life’s transitions, predictable &
unforeseen can become the gateway to peace, harmony &
happiness. Learn about everyday practices to help reduce stress,
simplify chaotic lifestyles and a spiritual appreciation for life’s transitions.
CATCH 2015
with Keith Crocker
Check In And Take Charge of your Health
Wednesday, May 20 at 1pm
Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5
from 7pm to 8:30pm
Hollywood & the Films of World War II:
The Dark Underbelly of Hollywood:
Friday, June 26 at 12:30pm
Alfred Hitchcock:
Friday, August 7, 2015 at 12:30pm
Art Infiltrates World War II
with Louis Cella Caruso
Friday, May 22, 2015 at 12:30pm
This illustrated lecture will bring to light the pretty shapely
art of the Pin-Ups that played a significant part in our
nation’s art and was essential to the war effort promising our
brave military men that a better life was awaiting them.
Celebrate the Belmont Stakes
Jockey Presentation
with Janice L. Blake
Friday, June 5, 2015 at 12:30pm
Join us for this interesting presentation on the Jockey
Profession. Learn about their qualifications, how they
live, about the horses, and much more!
An Explosion of Sound, Style & Class
ERANGA & PRIANGA
Friday, June 12, 2015 at 12:30pm
Come on an entertaining journey of music with this
singing duo who have been charming audiences
internationally with their unique
brand of entertainment.
The classical music and comedy of
Victor Borge
with Ira Epstein
Friday, July 10, 2015 at 12:30pm
Join us for an entertaining presentation featuring the
classical music and comedy of Victor Borge,
“the comedian of the keyboard.”
with South Nassau Communities Hospital
(In-person or online registration begins June 17 for Elmont Library cardholders and June 24 for non-cardholders)
A FREE 6 week program designed for adults who want to improve
health, learn strategies for wellness and reduce risks associated
with overweight & obesity. It’s time to take charge
... and we’re here to help!
Basic First Aid
Guidelines from the American Red Cross
How to be Prepared for Emergencies
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 1pm
This program will focus on basic first aid for medical
emergencies such as choking, soft tissue injuries, nose bleeds,
burns, muscle, bone and joint injuries, head injuries, insect bites and
stings and stroke. When to call 911 and what to do before help arrives.
Crafts
Wine Glass Painting
with Irene Marchese
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 1pm (online or in-person
registration begins April 22 for Elmont Library cardholders)
Learn to hand paint beautiful wine glasses even if you have
never painted before. Everyone will paint a set of 4 wine
glasses with a grape motif to go home with.
Summer Origami
with MaryAnn Scheiblin-Dawson
Friday, July 17 at 12:30pm
(online or in-person registration begins July 3
for Elmont Library cardholders)
Learn how to fold an ordinary piece of paper into
beautiful flowers and butterflies.
Necklace
Workshop
Friday, August 14, 2015 at 12:30pm
with Ofra Jewels, Inc.
(online or inperson registration begins July 31
for Elmont Library cardholders)
Learn how to design & create your own necklace. Choose from a
variety of pendants and semi-precious stones. Registration is required.