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 Page 2 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) Page 7 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. Page 4 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... Page 5 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... Page 6 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 Page 3 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.