September/October 2015 - Westhampton Free Library

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Westhampton
Free Library
September/
October 2015
...to serve the community; cultivate knowledge; promote curiosity; and inspire lifelong learning...
Serving Westhampton Beach, Westhampton, East Moriches, Eastport, East Quogue, Manorville, Quiogue, Remsenburg and Speonk
A Conversation with Idea Place Manager Sonja Roese
It does not take long for you to enter the Idea Place and be
greeted with a warm smile by Idea Place Manager Sonja Roese.
She is starting her 10th year at Westhampton Free Library. “I
began as a part-time librarian for the summer and was able to
continue working evenings and weekends during the school
year. Once I retired from the East Quogue School District
after a 30 year career as a school library media specialist
(school librarian), I was given the opportunity to be a full-time
librarian here. I enjoy working with the staff and community
of Westhampton and our contract districts. The support for our
Library is tremendous,” she said.
For those who do not know or are new to the area, the
children’s room is branded as The Idea Place using the color
green as our identification. The woodwork and art work give
children the feeling of sophistication and importance. The
Idea Place is on the second floor which also gives children
the space they need. “We are fortunate to have lots of natural
light coming in through the windows and skylights as well as
beautiful sunset views. There is also a fun light feature over our
reference desk,” she said.
The Idea Place continues to expand. What was once a staff
of one full-time librarian and three part-time librarians has
grown to a fantastic team of three full-time and four part-time
librarians. “The Idea Place staff is always ready to help both parents and children
discover a love of reading and life-long learning. We offer numerous programs (over
160) and services and there is huge support for our summer reading club. The Idea
Place would not be the place it is without my entire staff,” she said.
Sonja is very proud of the programs the library offers. Some of these include: 1KB4K
— One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten, where families are asked to read
with their children daily which will increase their child’s vocabulary and enhance
their reading skills as the child ages. This is sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Literacy Project.
“The Trunk-or-Treat and the Pet Parade are my favorite additions to the children’s
program line-up. Families decorate their car trunks and the children trick-or-treat car
to car. The pets walk around the Village Gazebo and get introduced on the ‘cat walk.’
Trophies for all!” she said.
The one thing that is most satisfying at the library is to have an impact on someone’s
life. “I have been fortunate enough to have had students and patrons return to me and
reminisce about a particular story I read to them and they now share with their own
children,” Sonja concluded.
Westhampton Free Library Friends Support Literacy
The Friends of the Westhampton Free
Library held its second annual Library
Literacy Project Reception on Saturday,
August 1. Over 150 people attended the
reception. The Literacy Outreach Program
at Westhampton Free Library encompasses
four forms of literacy, Digital, Financial,
Early Childhood and Adult Literacy. Monies raised
from the reception will help to continue to fund this program designed to
encourage lifelong learning. Watch for exciting programs to come throughout the
upcoming year.
Pictured top left (L-R) Cara Sultan
and Deirdre Parsons
Pictured top right: Gail and Michael
O’Neill
Pictured right (L-R) Laura Spillane,
Jean Bean, Lois McLaughlin, Jane
Dell, Eileen Wooden, Carolyn
Wojcik, Danielle Waskiewicz.
Literacy Outreach Project
The Library’s Literacy Outreach Project continues this fall. This unique project
provides programs and services for four forms of literacy: Adult Literacy, Digital
Literacy, Early Childhood Literacy and Financial Literacy. This project is made
possible with the generosity of the Friends of the Westhampton Free Library and
their generous sponsors.
Digital Literacy
The Library would like to thank Westhampton Rotary, Platinum Sponsors of the
Literacy Outreach Project Fundraiser, for sponsoring these programs.
INTRODUCTION TO 3-D MODELING FOR TEENS: Tuesday, October 6,
at 4:00pm. Learn how to create 3-dimensional models that can be printed on the
Library’s new 3-D printer. Register now!
LUNCH AND LEARN: ROBOT, REPLICATOR…3-D
PRINTER! Friday, October 16 at 12:00pm. Check out the
Library’s new 3-D printer and join us for a fascinating look at
the future in 3-D in this special Digital Literacy event led by
our own Dave Jones. Join us! Registration required.
Financial Literacy
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD MONTH! Be sure and check
out our display case to see some very important library card holders!
If you snoop around (that’s a clue) you’ll see some of the prizes we
will be raffling off!
OCTOBER IS ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH and the
Library is hosting a few events to celebrate dogs. And don’t forget,
a famous dog is this year’s ambassador for National Library Card
Mabel says, “Who
Sign Up Month in September!
rescued who?”
THE PERFECT DOG – A PIZZA AND PUP EVENT!: Saturday, October 3 at
2:00pm. Join us for pizza as the Southampton Town Animal Shelter looks at how to
choose the best and most perfect forever after friend from a shelter – and what you can
do to help shelter dogs everywhere.
PET PARADE AND EXPO: Sunday, October 4 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Parade starts
at 2:00pm, sharp. Dress your pet in his/her Sunday best! Meet your friends for the
annual Pet Parade! Visit with groomers, veterinarians and more! Event location TBD.
SOUTHAMPTON ANIMAL SHELTER ADOPTION VAN will be at the Library
on Saturday, October 17 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Looking for a friend who is loyal,
supportive, always ready for fun and knows how to listen? Come meet some fabulous
dogs and find the friend who will do that for you!
LIBRARY
CLOSINGS
Monday, September 7 for
Labor Day
Monday, October 12 for
Columbus Day
CONGRATULATIONS TO SUSAN
KANE, THE WINNER OF OUR JULY
LIMERICK CONTEST FOR THIS
WINNING ENTRY!
There once was a woman named Ruth.
Her last name by marriage was Tooth.
When she and her spouse
Went out of the house,
We thought, “There go the Teeth, forsooth.”
The Library would like to thank the Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Betjemann, Bronze
Sponsor of the Literacy Outreach Project Fundraiser, for sponsoring these
programs.
FINANCE AND FOOD: Wednesday, October 14 at 6:00pm. Credit cards target
vulnerable young people by offering a free gift not available anywhere else.
However, it isn’t free if you also sign up for their high-interest-rate card. Now you
are hooked! Let’s talk over dinner (on us) about how to stay smart and make wise
choices for your budget. Early Childhood Literacy
The Idea Place would like to thank Joan and Neal Kelly, Silver Sponsor of the
Literacy Outreach Fundraiser. Each child will receive a hardcover book for
every hundred books read. When the child completes the program by having read
one thousand books, ten classic story books will have been earned for that child’s
personal library. The title is Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina.
Adult Literacy
Library staff members continue to train in literacy instruction. This training will
enable them to train community volunteers to work “one on one” with local students.
It’s a great way for our community members to get involved with our literacy project.
Plan ahead with your Library! Tradition ahead: the Santa Paws Photo Day on
Saturday, November 21, the Shop New York City (also known as the Do Your Own
Thing) Bus Trip on Wednesday, December 9, and a special Star Wars Dine and
Discuss on Friday, December 11.
Program Registration begins Tuesday, September 1 at 9:30am! For more information
regarding programs and clubs, go to westhamptonlibrary.net and click on “Program
Calendar” or visit the Library — and don’t forget your Library card!
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AUTHOR EVENTS
WRITERS’ CORNER
BRUNCH AND LEARN: Sunday, September
20 at 1:00pm. Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) has
become recognized as an important feminist icon,
an inspiration to all who have overcome crippling
disabilities, a political activist, a muse and artist who
only received critical attention later in life. Kahlo’s
art is found in major museum collections and she is
currently the subject of an exhibition at the New York
Botanical Garden in NYC titled Frida Kahlo: Art,
Garden, Life through November 1, 2015. Professor
Thomas Germano will discuss Kahlo’s life, work and
epoch.
BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK BOTANICAL
GARDEN/FRIDA KAHLO
EXHIBIT: Wednesday, September 30
at 9:00am. The first stop is the New
York Botanical Garden and the Frida
Kahlo exhibit currently on display.
From there we will head over to
Arthur Avenue for a late lunch and
some shopping. Departure time will
be approximately 5:30pm. $55.00
registration includes admission to the
Garden and tour of the Kahlo exhibit.
(see also our Writers’ Corner)
DINE AND DISCUSS WITH
AUTHORS TOM CLAVIN and PHIL
KEITH: Friday, September 11 at 6:00pm.
In Reckless: The Racehorse Who Became
a Marine Corps Hero, best-selling
author and New York Times reporter
Tom Clavin tells the unlikely story of a
racehorse who became a true American
war horse, whose strength, tenacity, and relentless spirit
made her beloved among the U.S. Marines fighting for
their lives on the front lines during Korean war. In Stay
the Rising Sun: The True Story
of USS Lexington, Her Valiant
Crew, and Changing the Course
of World War II, author and
historian Phil Keith recounts
the events that led to the United
State’s first naval victory
against the Japanese in WWII.
Registration required.
THE WRITERS READ: Saturday, October 17 at
3:00pm. Join members of our writers’ groups as they read
and discuss their work.
WRITERS’ GROUP: Tuesdays at 6:00pm
as follows: Tuesdays, September 8, 15, 22;
September 29 (but starting at 7:15pm );
October 6 and 20 at 6:00pm ; October 27 at
7:15pm. No class on October 13. Instructor:
Donna McGullam. Limited space available.
WRITERS’ KITCHEN: Wednesdays, September 16
and 30; October 14 and 28 from 6:00-8:30pm. $35.00
to register for the 4-class series. Limited space available.
THE WRITERS READ: Saturday, October 17 at
3:00pm. Join us for readings and refreshments with
members of our successful (and growing!) writers’
workshops. Registration requested.
WESTHAMPTON POETS SOCIETY: Wednesdays,
September 9 and 23 and October 7 and 21 (will meet at
Beach Bakery on October 21) from 6:00-8:30pm. This
workshop will include readings of original and published
works, writing prompts, and critiques in a round table
setting led by Nicole Stanek. Limited space available.
Registration recommended.
FALL MUSIC EVENT
BOOK CLUBS AND EVENTS
AN EVENING OF MUSIC WITH
JOCELYN MEDINA: Friday,
September 25 at 6:00pm. The sounds
and styles of vocalist/composer
Jocelyn Medina crosses cultures
and continents, fusing elements of
Brazil, Spain, Africa and India with jazz harmonies,
neo-soul/funk grooves and adventurous improvisations.
She has toured throughout the United States, Europe,
Asia and South America. Currently based in Brooklyn,
Jocelyn continues to diversify her repertoire as a unique
and powerful voice in the local NY jazz scene, merging
genres and defying classification. A lifetime summer
resident of Westhampton, she comes to the Westhampton
Library accompanied by guitarist Dan Rochlis,
performing a repertoir of jazz, Brazilian and original
music. Registration required.
Books available at Circulation Desk.
MONDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB: Mondays,
September 28 and October 26 at 7:00pm. Check out
our Facebook page at facebook.com/WellReadWHB. Don’t forget to like and follow us so you can receive
the most up-to-date information on events and book
recommendations.
September: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Through
the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There by
Lewis Carroll with special book club trip! Get on
the train on Thursday, October 1 to NYC to visit the
special exhibition of Morgan Museum and Library’s
Alice in Wonderland exhibit in celebration of her 150th
birthday, followed by lunch at Alice’s Tea Cup. Details
to follow at the Book Club meeting.
October: Girl on the Train by Pamela Hawkins.
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOOK, BOOK CLUB:
Wednesdays, September 23 and October 21 at 5:30pm at
the Beach Bakery. Registration required. Our new book
club continues its exploration of formats and genres,
classics and pop cult with these choices:
September: Novels and Their Film Adaptations:
Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, which became
a Merchant Ivory production adapted by Ruth Prawer
Jhabvala and directed by James Ivory. Club members
will be watching the movie and reading the book on
their own, then doing a comparison/analysis during the
discussion.
October: Supernatural : The Woman in Black by
Susan Hill.
FRIDA KAHLO EXHIBIT AT THE
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN:
SPECIAL THEATRE EVENT
An Inspector Calls, presented by the Hampton Theatre
Company following Dinner at Stone Creek Inn, Friday,
October 23, 2015, 5:00pm dinner and 7:00pm play.
Enjoy a wonderful meal in the company of friends at
Stone Creek Inn, followed by the Hampton Theatre
Company’s production of An Inspector Calls, J.B.
Priestley’s classic thriller about a mysterious police
inspector who appears out of the British fog to overturn
a prosperous middle-class family’s comfortable and
complacent lives.
Fee: $57 (includes 3-course dinner, tax, tip and theater ticket).
Meet: 5:00 p.m. at Stone Creek Inn, 405 Montauk
Highway, East Quogue.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m. at the Quogue Community Hall, 125
Jessup Avenue, Quogue.
Contact: Information is available on the Hampton Theatre
Company website: hamptontheatre.org. Payment should be
sent by check directly to the Hampton Theatre Company at
PO Box 400, Quogue, NY 11959. You many also contact
the Hampton Theatre Company at (631) 653-8955 or
[email protected] if you have questions.
BICYCLE CLUB
BIKE BEACH BRUNCH: Saturday, September 12.
Nicole Spinner wraps up the Summer Westhampton Free
Library Bicycle club with a leisurely tour of the back
roads and byways of Westhampton and the surrounding
area, beginning and ending at the Library, followed by a
well-earned brunch! Bike trip begins at 9:00am. Helmet
required. Registration required.
MINDS OVER MATTERS
Friday, September 18 and October 9 from 2:30-4:00pm.
This moderated open forum discussion group will
explore the news from cultural, political and social
perspectives. Moderator Geoff Haar will start with
headlines from the week and launch from there! Join us.
Registration requested.
BUS TRIPS
BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN/
FRIDA KAHLO EXHIBIT: Wednesday, September 30
at 9:00am. See Frida Kahlo Exhibit for details.
DO YOUR OWN THING BUS TRIP TO NEW
YORK CITY: Wednesday, October 14 at 9:00am. Bus
departs Westhampton Municipal
Parking Lot on Parlato Drive at
9:00am, departs New York City at
6:00pm. Drop off and pick up in
New York is at the New York Public
Library on 5th Avenue and 42nd Street.
ART GALLERY AT THE LIBRARY
In SEPTEMBER: Jon Holderer is a
local professional photographer, realtor,
music aficionado, and sailor.
In OCTOBER we have two artists!
Ukrainian native Galina
Melnik worked as an
architect and art restorer
before moving to Manorville
for a new life as a farmer’s
wife.
Robert T. Bloom is a
published photographic
artist concentrating on scenic Long Island
landscapes and seascapes.
I SEEK DEAD PEOPLE HISTORY
I SEEK DEAD PEOPLE HISTORY! Mondays,
September 14, 28, and October 19 from 9:30am to
6:00pm. Genealogy Librarian Su Garrison-Terry will be
available for Library patrons interested in genealogical or
historical research. For more information, please call the
Library at (631) 288-3335 x4.
POTLUCK MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, October 16 at 6:00pm. (Movie starts at
6:30). We had so many people and so much fun
at our last Potluck Movie night that we are doing it
again. This time the movie is the Hitchcock classic
Vertigo, starring James Steward and Kim Novak and
the cuisine is San Francisco-style. We’re thinking
we’ll bring General Tso’s chicken (the San Francisco
recipe) but if you have more ideas, let us know—or
just bring a favorite. Registration requested and the
price of admission is one potluck dish.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE
BASIC ENGLISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS /
CLASES DE CONVERSACIÓN EN INGLÉS PARA
HABLANTES DE ESPAÑOL: Tuesdays from 7:00pm
–9:00pm ; martes las 19:00 – 21:00. Registration
requested/Por favor registrarse para las clases en la
biblioteca.
LIBRARYGEEKS!
The Library would like to thank Westhampton
Rotary, Platinum Sponsors of the Literacy Outreach
Project Fundraiser, for sponsoring these programs.
SPECIAL DIGITAL LITERACY CLASSES! Get the
latest and the best of the digital world. It’s easy! Dave
Jones will show you how.
LUNCH AND LEARN: ROBOT, REPLICATOR…
3-D PRINTER! Friday, October 16 at 12:00pm. Dave
Jones will demonstrate the new 3-D printer that has
joined the Library’s tech tools. What can 3-D printers do
now? What does the future hold? As Mr. Spock would
say, “Fascinating.” Join us! Registration required.
Monday and Tuesday 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursday and Friday 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm - 2:00pm
No appointment necessary! LibraryGeeks are now
available at our Inspiration Bar located in the front of
the Library. They can help with your computer, phone
or handheld device on a first-come, first-served basis.
These 15 minute drop-in sessions are available to
Westhampton Free Library cardholders only and are
informational. We do not do repairs.
Westhampton Free Library cardholders may register for progams online, by phone, or at the Library beginning September 1 at 9:30am. Email registration is not available.
Online registration is available from our homepage at westhamptonlibrary.net through the Program Calendar. Registration is required for all programs unless noted, and is
limited to patrons of the Westhampton Free Library. Non-card holders will be accommodated at the Library’s discretion. When applicable, payment is required within 7 days. A
portion of the Library’s programs are supported by the Friends of the Westhampton Free Library.
DELICIOUS DISCUSSIONS
Join us for lunch/brunch/dinner, tea or dessert (it’s on us) and learn something new! All are welcome,
but registration is required.
DINE AND DISCUSS WITH AUTHORS Tom Clavin and Phil Keith: Friday, September 11 at 6:00pm.
See Author Events for details!
BIKE BEACH BRUNCH: Saturday, September 12. Nicole Spinner leads bicyclists on a scenic tour of Westhampton
and the surrounding area, beginning and ending at the Library, followed by a well-earned brunch! Bike trip begins at
9:00am. Helmet required. Registration required.
BRUNCH AND LEARN: HARPER LEE: Sunday, September 13 at 12:30pm. The recent publication of Go Set A
Watchman, by Harper Lee, author of the enduring and beloved To Kill a Mockingbird, continues to generate controversy
and impassioned discussion. So we asked Stony Brook University Professor Emeritus Michael Edelson, to return
with his sold-out presentation, which includes extensive utilization of film clips and stills analyzing both books and
the Oscar-winning 1962 film starring Gregory Peck. If you missed this very special event, sign up now! Registration
required
LUNCH AND LEARN: RELAX AND HEAL WITH THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE: Friday, September 18 at
12:00pm. Back by popular request! Learn how the healing art of massage can reduce inflammation, increase flexibility,
relieve tension, promote healing – and feel great too! Loretta Dalia and colleagues from Southampton Hospital’s Ed and
Phyllis Davis Wellness Institute will give an informative lecture, and then after lunch, they demonstrate with minimassages for the first 35 registered participants. Reservations are required and space is limited. FRIDA KAHLO BRUNCH AND LEARN: Sunday, September 20 at 1:00pm. See Frida Kahlo Exhibit for details. LUNCH AND LEARN: STRIPES AND SUBVERSION: Friday, September 25 at 12:00pm. From athletic and
utilitarian applications, such as rugby shirts and sailor stripes, to their use by fashion designers Coco Chanel and Jean
Paul Gaultier, stripes have played a key role in fashion. In addition, artists and anti-fashion stripe-anistas Andy Warhol,
Edie Sedgwick, Pablo Picasso and Jean Seberg all wore the classic Breton striped tee. Lauren Gavin, Technical Service/
Reference Library at LIM College will examine the history and contemporary use of striped patterns in clothing and
fashion from the subversive to the sublime – and what better time to do so than now, with New York Fashion Week just
behind us?
BRUNCH AND LEARN: Sunday, September 27 at 1:00pm. One of the most destructive and powerful hurricanes in
recorded history made landfall at Bellport, Long Island on September 21st, 1938, traveling at speeds of 47 m.p.h. across
the Atlantic and up the Eastern Seaboard, submerging Southampton and other shore towns under storm surges of up to
17 feet. Join Westhampton Historical Society trustee Jon Stanat, who survived the Hurricane of ’38, as he discusses
what happened – and why.
LUNCH AND LEARN: FIFTY SHADES OF CINDERELLA: Friday, October 2 at 12:00pm. Cinderella is having a
huge multi-media moment. Join author Carol Cott Goss, whose work as appeared in the New York Times and Newsday
and has been featured on NPR as she explores why women are cracking the glass ceiling, while still hooked on the glass
slipper. She will trace Cinderella’s Chinese origins, deconstruct Grimms’ version, look past happily-ever-after in Into
the Woods, discuss the massive success/controversy of Fifty Shades of Grey, (dubbed a kinky Cinderella saga) and take
a look at the hot new memoir, Primates of Park Avenue, about a wealthy Cinderella type mistreated by nasty society
“sisters.”
LUNCH AND LEARN: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: Friday, October 9 at 12:00pm. October
is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Nurse Practitioner Anna Silverberg, MSN, ANP-BC, from the Ellen
Hermanson Breast Center at Southampton Hospital, will speak about the great strides that have been made in early
diagnosis and treatment, and about the state-of-the-art diagnostic tools. She’ll also talk about the importance of breast
self-exams, screening mammograms, and a healthy lifestyle to help save lives.
LUNCH AND LEARN: ROBOT, REPLICATOR…3-D PRINTER! Friday, October 16 at 12:00pm. Check out the
Library’s new 3-D printer and join us for a fascinating look at the future in 3-D in the special Digital Literacy event led
by our own Dave Jones. Join us! Registration required.
HEALTH AND EXERCISE
Registration is required for all Health and Exercise
Programs. Class sign-in begins at the time listed; class
starts thereafter. (Also see our Delicious Discussions.)
MONDAY MORNING YOGA: Mondays, September
14 to October 26 (excluding October 12) . Registration
is $36.00 for 6 classes; $30.00 for 5 classes. These are
gentle, introductory classes. Instructor: Amy Hess.
MONDAY EVENING PILATES: Mondays, September
14 to October 26 (excluding October 12) . Registration is
$36.00 for 6 classes; $30.00 for 5 classes. We have two
sessions, one at 5:00pm and one at 6:00pm. These classes
are not interchangeable. You must attend the class for
which you are registered. Instructor: Tricia Chiappetta.
EVENING YOGA: Thursdays, September 10 to
October 29 at 5:30pm. Registration is $48.00 for 8
classes, $42 for 7 classes. These are gentle, introductory
classes. Instructor: Andrea Spampinato
YOGA FOR SPECIAL NEEDS: Wednesdays,
September 23 to October 14 at 12:30pm. The Library
welcomes the AHRC and all others who might be
interested in a yoga class geared to special needs.
Instructor: Amy Hess.
ZUMBA!: Saturdays, September 12 to October 31 at
9:30am. Registration is $48.00 for 8 classes; $42.00 for
7 classes. Instructor: Danielle Cheeseman.
WESTHAMPTON FREE LIBRARY RITE AID and
RITE AID FLU SHOT CLINIC: Saturday, October
24 from 11:00am - 2:00pm. A licensed and trained
Immunizing Pharmacist will be available to provide you
with your shot on site. The immunization is covered by
most insurance plans - please
bring your insurance card with
you! The uninsured cost is
$31.99 per flu shot, (check or
charge card). For ages over 18
years only. Protect yourself and
your community from the flu!
FOR SENIORS (Ages 50+)
(Don’t forget to check out our Delicious Discussions
programs!)
If you are on a fixed income and need to arrange for reduced
rate or complimentary exercise classes, call 288-3335 x4 for
assistance.
ZUMBA GOLD: Tuesdays, September 8 to October 27
at 9:30am. Registration is $32.00 for 8 classes; $28.00
for 7 classes. Instructor: Danielle Cheeseman.
TAI CHI FOR SENIORS: Thursdays, September 10
to October 29 at 12:00pm. Registration is $32.00 for 8
classes; $28.00 for 7 classes. Instructor: Sal Minardi.
SENIOR AEROBICS: Fridays, September 18 to
October 30 at 9:30am. Registration is $28.00 for 7
classes; $24.00 for 6 classes. Instructor: Francine Phillips.
AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING: Friday, September
11 from 10:00am to 4:30pm. Saturday, November 7 from
10:00am to 4:30pm. The cost of the class is $20.00 for
AARP members, $25.00 for non-members payable by
check or money order only to AARP the day of the class.
Registration is required.
CLUBS AND GAME CLASSES
Registration is required for all game classes and clubs
unless otherwise noted.
BEGINNERS PLAY BRIDGE COURSE with Arnie
Fisher: Thursday, October 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 1:30 to
3:30pm. Each week participants will play 8 hands which
will review all bidding and play while reinforcing all the
information in the Bidding in the 21st Century book. No
book is necessary for this course. For those who have
taken Beginners Bridge I and II or for beginners with
experience. $35.00 to register, limited seating.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB: Tuesdays from 12:30pm
to 3:30pm. Seating begins promptly at 12:30pm. To
register and for more information, contact Bridge Frank
at (631) 325-9042.
CANASTA and MAH JONG CLUB: Fridays from
2:00pm to 4:00pm. Play canasta or Mah Jong with fellow
aficionados. Registration recommended.
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL
ADOPT-A-SHELTER DOG
MONTH!
Meet some wonderful dogs looking for their
forever homes!
True to her name, Sunshine is
a social, friendly, and playful
girl, perfect for an active family
with children 9 or older. Please
consider making this beautiful
3-year-old Shepherd mix a
part of your family. Contact
Bideawee (866) 262-8133 or
bideawee.org for more details.
Scout is an very smart, playful
sweet four-year-old Shepherd
mix, but he needs some patient
TLC. Sadly, he also suffers from
hip dysplasia, and needs a family
that can offer him the medical
care that he may need in the
future to aid his hips. Contact
Bideawee (866) 262-8133 or
bideawee.org for more details.
Queenie is five years old and is
looking for someone who loves to
play and then cuddle. She is a real
love bug who has been at the shelter
for two years. Won’t you give her
a chance to share her toys—and
love? For more information email
Maria at (631) 728-PETS or go to
southamptonanimalshelter.com.
Flynn is a steady, happy guy who
loves people, enjoys long walks
on the trails and trips to the beach.
With two years at the shelter, he is
ready to share his trail and beach
experience with someone who will
appreciate it! For more information
email Maria at (631) 728-PETS or
go to southamptonanimalshelter.com.
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
The Barrier Beach Preservation Association will host
its 4th Annual Cruzin in the Dunes 5K race to help save
the Bay on Saturday, September 19, starting at 8:00am at
906 Dune Road. Go to morichesbayproject.org or email
[email protected] for more information.
East End Divas will meet Monday, September 14 and
October 5 at 2:00pm at the Library.
MUSEUM PASSES AND MORE
Use your Westhampton Free Library card to reserve
a pass to one of these great museums and educational
resources in Long Island and New York City.
Bridgehampton:
The Children’s Museum of the East End
The Museum of the South Fork
Riverhead:
Safari Adventure
Southampton:
Parrish Art Museum
Stony Brook:
The American Museum of Art, History and Carriages
Centerport:
The Vanderbilt Museum
New York City:
The Intrepid
The Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Modern Art
Coming soon: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Reserve your pass online from our homepage at
westhamptonlibrary.net (click on “Museum Passes”) or
check at the Reference Desk for more details. Be sure to
have your Westhampton Free Library card ready!
Atlantis Marine World Aquarium!
We offer discount general passes to the Atlantis Marine
World Aquarium in Riverhead for $16.50. Tickets are
available for cash or check at the circulation desk.
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REGISTRATION BEGINS
Summer Hours: 9:30am
-10:00pm
-10:00pm
-10:00pm
September At the Gallery:
Jon Holderer
Letters to Soldiers
Community Bookmarks
Mad Hatter Hat
8:30am Wednesday Sunrise
Yoga at Rogers Beach
12:00pm Tai Chi for Seniors
9:30am Senior Aerobics
11:00am Mah Jong Class
1:30pm Beginners Bridge 2
with Arnold Fisher
3:00pm Anime Club
3:00pm Inspiration Bar
7:00pm Writers’ Kitchen
4:00pm Clothespin Magnets
12:00pm Lunch and
Learn: Stimulation and
Fun - The Center for Creative
Retirement
-10:00pm
Craft in a Bag
Win Comic-Con Tickets
Ask the Librarian
6:00pm Sunset Yoga at
Rogers Beach
Teen Blog Trivia Crack
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Summer Hours: 9:30am -7:00pm
Westhampton Garage
Mad Hatter Hat
2:00pm Canasta and Mah
Jong Club
Task Masters
9:30am Zumba!
5:00pm Game On!
6:00pm Tween Movie Night
9:30am Zumba Gold
3:00pm Volunteer Fridays
12:30pm Duplicate Bridge
Club
6:30pm Music and Movie
Trivia
7:00pm Basic English for
Spanish Speakers/Clases de
Conversación en Inglés para
Hablantes de Español
6
Last Day of Summer Hours:
12:00-5:00pm
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Library Closed for Labor Day
Mad Hatter Hat
Teen Reviews
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Tea Cup Craft
Westhampton Garage
Craft in a Bag
Mad Hatter Hat
Mad Hatter Hat
10:00am AARP Defensive
Driving
Tea Cup Craft
Mad Hatter Hat
9:30am Zumba Gold
9:30am Library Board
Meeting
with Arnold Fisher
10:00am Imagination Time
3:00pm Anime Club
5:30pm Evening Yoga
6:00pm Poets Society
6:00pm Writers Group
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Jong Club
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Task Masters
9:00am Bike Beach Brunch
9:30am Zumba
6:00pm Dine and Discuss
with Authors Tom Clavin and
Phil Keith
1:00pm Teen LAN Party!
6:30pm Blindfold Taste Test
Contest
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Community Bookmarks
Club
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Letters to Soldiers
10:00am First Time Art
Westhampton Garage
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Ask the Librarian
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3:00pm Spaghetti Pancakes
5:00pm Game On!
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Westhampton Garage
Tea Cup Craft
Tea Cup Craft
Letters to Soldiers
Community Bookmarks
Pirate Weekend
Pirate Weekend
Tea Cup Craft
9:30am Morning Yoga
Craft in a Bag
Tea Cup Craft
Cheshire Cat Craft
Cheshire Cat Craft
Teen Reviews
9:30am Happy Birthday
Roald Dahl
Ask the Librarian
Tea Cup Craft
10:00am Babies Boogie
Talk Like a Pirate Day
9:30am Babies and Buggies
11:00am Mah Jong Class
3:00pm Anime Club
12:00pm Lunch and Learn:
Relax and Heal
Westhampton Garage
9:30am Zumba Gold
10:00am Friends of the
Library meeting
6:00pm Writers Kitchen
11:00am Toddlers Tango
3:00pm Monday Movies
Club
Jong Club
1:00pm Sunday Kickoff
5:00pm Evening Pilates
2:00pm The Artist Studio:
Leaf Prints Canvas Art
6:00pm Duct Tape Wallets
2:00pm East End Divas
12:30pm Brunch and Learn:
Harper Lee
with Arnold Fisher
3:00pm Around the World
Snacks
8:00am Cruzin in the Dunes
2:30pm Minds over Matters
3:00pm Volunteer Friday
10:15am Teen Kayaking at
Quogue Wildlife Refuge
1:00pm Brunch and Learn
4:30pm Kids in the Mess
Hall: Buried Treasure
Cupcakes
5:30pm Evening Yoga
9:30am Zumba
4:00pm Mindless Colors
Task Masters
2:00pm Pirate Bingo
5:00pm Game On!
6:30pm Friday Frights
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Pirate Weekend
Cheshire Cat Craft
Craft in a Bag
Cheshire Cat Craft
Community Bookmarks
Westhampton Garage
Cheshire Cat Craft
9:30am Morning Yoga
Ask the Librarian
Letters to Soldiers
Cheshire Cat Craft
11:00am Zumbini
Cheshire Cat Craft
12:00pm Lunch and Learn
The Fashion of Stripes
Task Masters
Teen Reviews

9:30am Kidnastics
Westhampton Garage
9:30am Zumba Gold
10:30am Kidnastics
11:30am Kidnastics
12:00pm Friends of the
Library Booksale
Club
with Arnold Fisher
1:00pm Brunch and Learn:
Frida Kahlo
2:00pm Pirate Ship Races
12:30pm Yoga for Special
Needs
2:00pm Builders Squad:
Robot Marshmallows
4:00pm Decoupage Candle
Votive
3:00pm Anime Club
5:30pm Evening Yoga
Jong Club
9:30am Zumba
5:00pm Game On!
4:30pm Sculpt a Story
6:00pm Music with Jocelyn
Medina
5:30pm Think Outside the
Book at Beach Bakery
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Westhampton Garage
9:30am Morning Yoga
Ask the Librarian
Letters to Soldiers
Teen Reviews
11:00am Zumbini
Craft in a Bag
9:30am Zumba Gold
Club
1:00pm Lunch and Learn
7:00pm Monday Night Book
Club
9:00am Bus trip to NY
Botanical Garden/Frida
Kahlo Exhibit
2:00pm Little STEMS
6:00pm Tween Minecraft
Lego Building
9:30am Kidnastics
10:30am Kidnastics
11:30am Kidnastics
Needs
3:00pm Anime Club
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Craft in a Bag
Community Bookmarks
Westhampton Garage
Guessing Jar
Animal Shelter Writing
Contest
Task Masters
October At the Gallery:
Galina Melnik and Robert
T. Bloom
9:30am Zumba
Letters to Soldiers
10:00am Cookies for Canines
10:00am Shake, Rattle and
Read
1:30pm Beginners Play
Bridge Course
2:00pm Pizza and Pup Event
Fifty Shades of Cinderella
4:00pm Cookies for Canines
Jong Club
6:00pm Tween Movie Night
5:00pm Game On!
5:30pm Evening Yoga
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Westhampton Garage
Guessing Jar
Ask the Librarian
9:30am Kidnastics
Craft in a Bag
Community Bookmarks
Task Masters
Teen Reviews
9:30am Morning Yoga
10:30am Kidnastics
10:00am I Seek Dead People
History
9:30am Zumba Gold
11:30am Kidnastics
Contest
Westhampton Garage
10:00am First Time Art
Needs
1:00pm Pet Parade and Expo
11:00am Zumbini
2:00pm East End Divas
Club
3:00pm Nailed It!
4:00pm Basic 3D Designing
4:30pm Builders Squad:
Igloos
7:00pm Monster Pillows
3:00pm Anime Club
Bridge Course
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Breast Cancer Awareness
5:30pm Evening Yoga
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Teen Reviews
1:00pm Teen LAN Party!
5:00pm Game On!
2:30pm Minds over Matters
4:30pm Cook a Book
6:30pm Cards and Kongs
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Ask the Librarian
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9:00am Do Your Own Thing
Bus Trip to NYC
9:30am Zumba Gold
Club
Jong Club
Library Closed for Columbus
Day
11:00am Fairytale Challenge:
Princess and the Pea Parachute
Read
Westhampton Garage
9:30am Zumba
Letters to Soldiers
4:00pm Wednesday on
Tuesday
9:30am Library Board
Meeting
Needs
4:30pm Monster Cupcakes
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Westhampton Garage
Contest
Task Masters
9:30am Zumba
Letters to Soldiers
Read
Bridge Course
3:00pm Writers Read
5:00pm Game On!
Robot, Replicator... 3D
Printer
6:00pm Finance and Food
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Community Bookmarks
10:00am Friends of the
Library meeting
3:00pm Anime Club
6:30pm Spooky Stories and
Snacks
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Craft in a Bag
3:00pm Around the World
Snacks
Jong Club
5:30pm Evening Yoga
4:00pm Sugar Skull Painting
6:00pm Potluck Movie Night
7:00pm Cupcake WarsHalloween Edition
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Westhampton Garage
DEAR
Ask the Librarian
DEAR
Craft in a Bag
DEAR
Guessing Jar
DEAR
Monster Tissue Box
DEAR
Teen Reviews
Monster Tissue Box
Monster Tissue Box
11:00am Darlene Graham
Monster Tissue Box
9:30am Morning Yoga
9:30am Zumba Gold
3:00pm Anime Club
12:00pm Friends of the
Library Booksale
Club
4:30pm The Artist Studio:
Ghost Balloon
4:30pm Decorate a Spooky
Cookie at the Beach Bakery
5:00pm Star Wars Cosplay
Competition
5:30pm Think Outside the
Book at Beach Bakery
6:00pm Tween Minecraft
Lego Building
6:00pm Poets Society (Meets
at Beach Bakery tonight)
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Contest
DEAR
Community Bookmarks
Monster Tissue Box
DEAR
Task Masters
Letters to Soldiers
Bridge Course
9:30am Zumba
Monster Tissue Box
11:00am Flu Shot Clinic
Read
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Westhampton Garage
1:30pm Trunk or Treat
Jong Club
5:30pm Evening Yoga
6:30pm Creepy Crawler
Cupcakes
4:30pm Sculpt a Story
6:30pm Duct Tape Pumpkins
5:00pm An Inspector Calls
6:00pm El Deafo Book
Discussion and Pizza
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Westhampton Garage
Guessing Jar
Ask the Librarian
3:00pm Anime Club
Craft in a Bag
Monster Tissue Box
9:30am Morning Yoga
9:30am Zumba Gold
11:00am Spooky Storytime
Club
4:00pm Tween Pumpkin
Painting
Teen Reviews
12:30pm Teens Paint
4:00pm Pumpkin Painting
5:30pm Book Club
6:00pm Halloween Nail Art
4:00pm Monster Mash
5:30pm Evening Yoga
6:00pm Polymer Clay Ghost
Necklace
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Contest
Community Bookmarks
Letters to Soldiers
Jong Club
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Westhampton Garage
Guessing Jar
Task Masters
9:30am Zumba
5:00pm Game On!
Registration for November/
December programs begins
Sunday, November 1 at
12:00pm!
Programs for
grades 6-12
teen blvd.
BOOK EVENTS
DEAR: October 18 – October 24. Celebrate Teen
Read Week and get Drop Everything And Read. Get
caught reading and a librarian will enter you into a
raffle for a great prize. No registration required.
EL DEAFO BOOK DISCUSSION AND
PIZZA: Friday, October 23 at 6:00pm. Join Miss Theresa
and discuss this superhero themed book. Snacks will be
served. Teens should read the book prior to the program.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
CRAFT IN A BAG: Make it, or take it to go. New craft
will be available on the first of the month. No registration
required.
DUCT TAPE PUMPKINS: Monday, October 19 at
6:30pm. Decorate a pumpkin with duct tape that you can
keep all year round.
TEENS PAINT: Sunday, October 25 at 12:30pm. Paint a
pumpkin scene on canvas. Wear clothes you won’t mind
ruining – smocks will be provided.
ATTENTION GAMERS
TEEN BLOG TRIVIA CRACK: September1 – October
6. Visit the teen blog for a new trivia question every week.
Answer the trivia question and be entered to win a weekly
prize! No registration required.
GAME ON!: Saturdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26 and
October 3, 10, 17, 31 from 5:00pm -10:00pm. Come to
the Library after hours for some fun game play. Doors will
be locked at 7:00pm – no re-admittance if you leave early.
Waiver required – see teen librarian.
TEEN LAN PARTY!: Saturdays, September 12 and
October 10 from 1:00pm -10:00pm. Ready to “frag” some
friends? Then come to the Library and try your luck. No
registration required.
MOVIES
MUSIC AND MOVIE TRIVIA: Friday, September 4 at
6:30pm. Teens will answer challenging questions about the
Walking Dead, movie locations, superheroes and more. The
winning team will receive a prize. Everyone gets a snack. MONDAY MOVIES: Mondays, September 14, 21 and
October 5, 19 at 3:00pm. Come watch a movie and enjoy
popcorn. We will choose the movie together. No registration
required.
FRIDAY FRIGHTS: Fridays, September 18 and October
2, 16, 30 at 6:30pm. Watch a horror movie with your friends.
We will select the movie together. Popcorn will be served.
No registration required.
CLUBS
ANIME CLUB: Wednesdays at 3:00pm. Watch anime and
enjoy a snack. No registration required.
FITNESS
TEEN KAYAKING AT QUOGUE WILDLIFE
REFUGE: Saturday, September 19 at 10:15am -11:30am.
Go kayaking and learn about the local flora and fauna.
Waivers are needed to attend – registration must
be done in person at the Young Adult desk.
SPECIAL Programs
ASK THE LIBRARIAN: Seeking advice and want an
honest opinion? Anonymously send your question to us
and get a reply on our blog. One question will be answered
a week. Send your question to Miss Jennifer at JPax@
westhamptonlibrary.net. No registration required.
BASIC 3D DESIGNING: Tuesday, October 6 at 4:00pm
-5:30pm. Create your own 3D design that will come to life
in our new 3D printer. Designs will be printed after program
and patrons will be notified for pick-up.
FINANCE AND FOOD – BRONZE SPONSOR
(LITERACY OUTREACH PROJECT) MR. AND
MRS. THOMAS BETJEMANN: Wednesday, October
14 at 6:00pm. Credit cards are known to market towards
vulnerable young people. Their marketing strategy targets
you by giving away a free gift that you cannot get anywhere
else. In this “giveaway” the credit card company has you
sign up for their high-interest-rate card, and now you are
hooked. Let’s talk over dinner (on us) about how to stay
smart and make wise choices for your budget.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
WIN COMIC-CON TICKETS!: September 1 to 30.
Want to win a pair of tickets to go to NYC Comic-Con?
Write a one page short story starting with the phrase, “I
was attending Comic-Con when suddenly…” Email your
story along with your name, age and phone number to Miss
Amelia at [email protected]. Stories will be
judged anonymously by a panel of librarians.
COMMUNITY BOOKMARKS: Design five bookmarks
and receive an hour of community service. See teen librarian
for more details. No registration required.
NAILED IT: Tuesdays, September 1 and
October 6 at 3:00pm. Paint your nails with
friends. No registration required.
TEEN REVIEWS: If you review a book published since
2010, you’ll receive three hours of community service per
write-up. See teen librarian for more details. No registration
required.
GUESSING JAR: October 1 – October 31.
Can you guess the correct number of candies
in the jar? The winner will be notified at the
end of the month and will win a prize! No
registration required.
ANIMAL SHELTER WRITING
CONTEST: HOW DO YOU IMAGINE YOU AND
YOUR PERFECT PET MEETING?: October 1 – October
31. TTeens, write a short story about finding your pet soul
mate in a shelter. It could be fictional or our true story of
how you adopted your best friend. One lucky writer will win
a $10 Amazon gift card. Email your stories to Miss Amelia
at [email protected]. No registration required.
CARDS AND KONGS: Friday, October 9 at
6:30pm. Help create treats to donate to the
shelter, so that the animals can enjoy them.
Stuff Kongs with peanut butter and also make
greeting cards to display at the animal shelter.
STAR WARS COSPLAY COMPETITION: Wednesday,
October 21 at 5:00pm. Dress as your favorite Star Wars
character, watch Star Wars movie, and enjoy great food –
including astronaut ice cream! Prizes for the best costumes
will be awarded.
SPOOKY STORIES AND SNACKS: Tuesday, October
13 at 6:30pm. Listen to spooky stories while you make and
enjoy a treat. Wear your Halloween costume if you dare!
SUNDAY KICKOFF: Sundays, starting September 13 at
1:00pm. Watch your favorite NFL teams go head to head.
Snacks will be served. No registration required.
LETTERS TO SOLDIERS: Give back to our men and
women in service. Write a letter to a soldier and earn an hour
of community service. See teen librarian for more details.
VOLUNTEER FRIDAYS: Fridays from 3:00pm -5:00pm.
Come in for a few hours and earn community service for
volunteering in the teen room. Service may include cleaning,
organizing books, and program preparation. Limited spots
available.
TASK MASTERS: Join the elite group of Task Masters. Send
Miss Amelia an email at [email protected] and
let her know you are joining the group. Twice a month, you will
receive an email of upcoming opportunities to volunteer. See
teen librarian for more details.
FOOD
AROUND THE WORLD SNACKS: Thursdays,
September 17 and October 15 at 3:00pm. What are teens
snacking on around the world? Try some foreign
snacks. No registration required.
BLINDFOLDED TASTE TEST CONTEST:
Friday, September 11 at 6:30pm. Teens will be
blindfolded and will guess which foods they
taste. They will also answer trivia questions
about food. First place winner receives a $20
gift card. This program may not be suitable
for those that have food allergies. CUPCAKE WARS – HALLOWEEN EDITION: Friday,
October 16 at 7:00pm. Which team has the best decorating
skills? Battle three rounds – each round’s winning team will
win a prize. Everyone will take cupcakes home.
In order to participate in the Teens and Tweens Saturday Night Program offered by the Library, minors under the age of 18 are required to obtain parental consent. Both you and your
parent(s) acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the following terms and conditions, and you are legally bound by them. Parents, by allowing your child to participate
in the Program, you agree that your child will abide by all Library policies and procedures, and that you assume all responsibility and risk of injury that might occur to your child or his/her
property. Participants, by participating in the Program, you agree to abide by all Library policies and procedures, and that you assume all responsibility and risk of injury that might occur
to yourself or your property. It is understood that the Program is of a drop in/drop off nature, and that participants are free to come and go at their discretion.
Programs for
Ages 9-12
CLOTHESPIN MAGNETS: Thursday, September 3
from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Create fun magnets for your
locker made out of clothespins!
TWEEN MOVIE NIGHT: The library
is closed, but the Tween Scene is open!
Hang-out with friends, eat popcorn and
watch a movie!
Saturday, September 5 at 6:00pm : Into the Woods
(PG 125 minutes)
Saturday, October 3 at 6:00pm : Hocus Pocus
(PG 96 minutes)
COOKIES FOR CANINES:
Wednesday, September 9 from 4:00pm to
5:00pm. Donate your time and make dog
cookies for the local shelters.
DUCT TAPE WALLETS: Tuesday, September 15 from
6:00pm to7:00pm. Use duct tape and create a wallet for
you or a friend.
MINDLESS COLORS: Friday, September 18 from
4:00pm to5:00pm. Relax, unwind, and color!
DECOUPAGE CANDLE VOITIVE: Thursday,
September 24 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Use an array of
tissue paper and magazine cut outs to create a fun votive
for your bedroom.
TWEEN MINECRAFT LEGO
BUILDING: Tuesday, September
29 and Wednesday, October 21 from
6:00pm to 7:00pm. Come build with
our new Minecraft Lego sets!
HALLOWEEN GUESSING JAR: For the
month of October. Can you guess how many
Halloween candies are in the jar? Take a try for a
chance to win a gift card!
SPOOKY STORIES AND SNACKS: Tuesday, October
13 from 6:30pm to 7:00pm. Listen to spooky stories
while you make and enjoy a treat. Wear
your Halloween costume if you dare! SUGAR SKULL PAINTING: Friday,
October 16 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Use
acrylic paint and create a sugar skull.
CREEPY CRAWLER CUPCAKES: Thursday,
October 22 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Make these fun
cupcakes with Rob Scott, just in time for Halloween!
HALLOWEEN NAIL ART: Tuesday,
October 27 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
Paint your nails, and learn how to
create fun and scary nail art for
Halloween.
TWEEN PUMPKIN PAINTING:
Wednesday, October 28 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Create
a pumpkin masterpiece with acrylic paint. Dress for a
mess!
POLYMER CLAY GHOST
NECKLACE: Thursday, October 29
from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Come make a
ghost necklace out of glow in the dark
polymer clay. It will be a boo-tiful piece
to add to your collection!
*Only for ages 9 and up due to the use of sharp pliers*
Please review the Family, Pirate Month and Monster
Month sections for additional program offerings.
Idea Place
Programs for
Birth to Age 10
@ Westhampton Free Library
“where children and parents come to learn and grow”
Important things to know:
•
Registration begins on Tuesday, September 1 at 9:30am.
•
Registration is required for all programs unless noted, and is limited to patrons of the Westhampton Free Library. Non-card holders will be accommodated at the Library’s
discretion.
FAMILY EVENTS
For families with children of all ages unless otherwise noted.
BOOK CELEBRATIONS!
LIBRARY CARD SIGN UP MONTH!
Happy Anniversary Alice!
Do you know it has been 150 years since the debut of Alice in Wonderland? Celebrate this
milestone with the following drop in crafts:
MAD HATTER HAT: September 4 to September 10.
TEA CUP CRAFT: September 11 to September 17.
CHESHIRE CAT CRAFT: September 18 to September 24.
Happy Birthday Roald Dahl!
Monday, September 14, anytime between 9:30am to 4:00pm. September 13 marks author Roald Dahl’s 99th
birthday! To celebrate this occasion, we will have fun activities based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory. Design your own golden ticket and whip up a batch of chocolate!
Please note: The golden ticket craft will be available from 9:30am to 4:00pm.
Chocolate making will be from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
PET PARADE AND EXPO:
Sunday, October 4 from 1:00pm to
3:00pm. Parade starts at 2:00pm,
sharp. Dress your pet in his/her
Sunday best! Meet your friends for
the annual Pet Parade! Visit with
groomers, veterinarians and more!
Event location TBD.
DECORATE A SPOOKY COOKIE AT THE BEACH
BAKERY AND GRAND CAFÉ: Monday, October 19
at 4:30pm, 5:00pm and 5:30pm. There is a $5.00 fee for
this event. Please pay at the Library. Event will be held
at the Beach Bakery Grand Café.
DARLENE GRAHAM: Wednesday, October 21 from
11:00am to 11:45am. Enjoy the flair of rock, Celtic and
pop music. Sing and move to Darlene’s original and
traditional songs about playing together, sunny days,
going to the beach, dancing, popping bubbles and getting
ready for bed. Everybody Dance! Darlene adds a variety
of musical instruments to the stage, the tin whistle and
glockenspiel.
TRUNK OR TREAT (Rain or
Shine!): Saturday, October 24. Cars
line up beginning at 1:30pm. Event
is from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Decorate
the trunk of your car for Halloween
and bring treats for the community.
One adult family member stays with
the car to pass out the treats. The
rest of the family (adult must be
included) travels from trunk to trunk
to gather the goodies. Prizes will be
given out and refreshments provided.
Participants must stay for the entire event. At the
Westhampton Beach Elementary School. 379 Mill
Road, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978.
FOR AGES BIRTH TO 5 (not yet in K)
Children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. If a class has multiple dates, your child is automatically
signed up for each one unless otherwise noted.
1KB4K
For children ages Birth to 5 years with parent/caregiver.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a Library program that encourages all families
and caregivers to read 1,000 books with their young children before they enter
kindergarten.
Studies have shown that families who start reading aloud to their children at birth help
to strengthen their language skills and build their vocabulary – two important tools for
beginning to learn to read when they enter kindergarten.
FIRST TIME ART: Tuesdays, September 8 and October
6 at 10:00am. Dress for mess! Please register for each
event individually.
September: Leaf Hand Prints
October: Ghost and/or Bat Hand Prints.
IMAGINATION TIME: For ages 2 ½ to 5 years.
Each time we will have different activities available
based on a special theme! Please register for each event
individually.
Wednesday, September 9 anytime between 10:00am to
11:00am: Block Party.
Saturday, September 12 anytime between 11:00am to
12:00pm: Chefs.
Tuesday, October 20, anytime between 10:00am to
11:00am: Artist Studio.
BABIES AND BUGGIES: Tuesday, September 15 from
9:30am to 10:00am. For ages birth to 5. Put on your
walking shoes! We will meet in front of the Library and
take a nature walk to the marina and back. This event is
cancelled in inclement weather.
More Idea Place programs can be
found on page 8!!
LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING
AT THE IDEA PLACE!
BABIES BOOGIE: Thursdays, September 17 and 24
from 10:00am to 10:45am.
Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 10:00am to
10:45am.
For ages 3 months to 2 years.
TODDLERS TANGO: Thursdays, September 17 and 24
from 11:00am to 11:45am.
Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 11:00am to
11:45am.
For ages 2 to 5 years.
Clap your hands and stomp your feet with Miss Nicole!
ZUMBINI: Mondays, September 21, 28 and October
5 from 11:00am to 11:45am. For ages 1 to 3 years.
Discover the latest dance craze!
KIDNASTICS: Wednesdays, September 23, 30 and
October 7.
from 9:30am to 10:15am for ages 12 to 20 months.
from 10:30am to 11:15am for ages 21 to 35 months.
from 11:30am to 12:15pm for ages 3 to 5 years.
LITTLE STEMS: Sunday, September 27, anytime
between 2:00pm to 3:00pm. For ages 2 ½ to 5 years.
Discover Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEMS) with our sensory bins!
Now is a great time to receive a
Westhampton Free Library Card!
Every time you visit the Library in
September, show your card to an
Idea Place Librarian and receive a
chance to win a gift card to one of
the following places:
Hampton Coffee Company
Lynne’s Cards and Gifts
Books and Books
One ticket per day please.
Contest runs September 1 to September 30.
PIRATE WEEKEND!!
Ahoy Mateys! Shiver
me timbers and a bag of
books! Join us from Friday,
September 18 to Sunday,
September 20 for special
Pirate Themed programs!
PIRATE EVENTS:
KIDS IN THE MESS HALL: BURIED
TREASURE CUPCAKES: Friday, September
18 from 4:30pm to 5:00pm. For ages 5 and older.
Decorate cupcakes with a special surprise inside!
PIRATE BINGO: Saturday, September 19 from
2:00pm to 2:45pm. For families with children ages 4
and older. Play Bingo, pirate style!
TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY: Saturday, September
19, anytime during Library hours. For All Ages. We
will have a Pirate Lingo Quiz for you to try! If you get
a certain amount correct, you will win a prize!
PIRATE SHIP RACES: Sunday, September 20 from
2:00pm to 2:45pm. For children ages 5 to 8 years.
Make a Pirate Ship and have it set sail!
More Idea Place programs
can be found on page 8!!
October is...
MONSTER MONTH!!
Get ready for a Monster
Mashup! We have several
programs devoted to this
spooky theme!
MONSTER EVENTS:
MONSTER PILLOWS: Monday, October 5 from
7:00pm to 8:00pm. For Tweens ages 9 to 12. Learn to
sew your own monster pillow!
MONSTER CUPCAKES: Wednesday, October 14
from 4:30pm to 5:00pm. For ages 5 and older. Learn
to decorate cupcakes, monster style!
MONSTER TISSUE BOX: Monday, October 19 to
Sunday, October 25, anytime during Library hours.
For ages 3 and older. Drop in! No registration
required.
MONSTER MASH: Thursday, October 29 from
4:00pm to 4:30pm. For ages 4 and older. Learn the
Monster Mash dance just in time for Halloween!
Idea Place
Programs for
Birth to Age 10
@ Westhampton Free Library
“where children and parents come to learn and grow”
FOR AGES BIRTH TO 5
(continued)
SHAKE, RATTLE AND READ!: Fridays, October 2,
9, 16 and 23 from 10:00am to 10:30am. For ages birth to
3 years. Get ready to move and groove in this fast paced
story time.
WEDNESDAY ON TUESDAY: Tuesday, October 13
from 4:00pm to 4:45pm. For ages 3 to 5 years. Join
us in reading Wednesday by Anne Bertier, the story of
Little Round and Big Square. Although, this sweet tale
explores our differences, it shows through friendship
and cooperation creativity abounds! Afterwards, work
together to make a colorful shape collage of your very
own.
SPOOKY STORYTIME: Tuesday, October 26 from
11:00am to 11:45am. For ages 3 to 5 years. Read a
spooky tale or two and then weave your own spooky
spider web craft.
FOR AGES 5 – 8 (For 5 year olds who have completed Kindergarten)
Children are not accompanied by parent or caregiver unless noted. If a class has multiple dates, your child is
automatically signed up for each one unless otherwise noted.
THE ARTIST STUDIO: LEAF PRINTS CANVAS
ART: Sunday, September 13 from 2:00pm to 2:30pm.
Using paint and leaves, decorate a canvas to display.
BUILDER’S SQUAD: ROBOT
MARSHMALLOWS: Wednesday,
September 23, from 2:00pm to
2:30pm. Discover different robot
books and construct your own
marshmallow robot!
SCULPT A STORY: Fridays, September 25 and
October 23 from 4:30pm to 5:00pm. We will share a story
then make a sculpture based on the book!
SPAGHETTI PANCAKES: Saturday, September 12
at 3:00pm. Chef Rob Scott will be here to teach you to
make a new kind of pancake.
COOKIES FOR CANINES: Saturday, October 3 from
11:00am to 11:45am. Donate your time and make dog
cookies for the Pet Parade.
FAIRYTALE CHALLENGE: PRINCESS AND
THE PEA PARACHUTE: Saturday, October 10
from 11:00am to 11:45am. Parents must accompany
children for this event. In this classic tale, the princess
must climb up twenty mattresses and twenty featherbeds
to get a good night’s rest. In this challenge, design a
parachute to return the princess safely back to the ground
in the morning.
Westhampton Garage
From September to June, we will
have different projects, designed for
the whole family to build together.
New projects will be available
biweekly.
BUILDER’S SQUAD: IGLOOS: Tuesday,
October 6 from 4:30pm to 5:00pm. Learn about
igloos and make one using sugar cubes and
vanilla frosting.
COOK A BOOK: Friday, October 9th from
4:30pm to 5:15pm. Read a book and create a
dish based on the story!
THE ARTIST STUDIO: GHOST BALLOON:
Wednesday, October 21 from 4:30pm to 5:00pm. Enhance
your Halloween décor with this project!
PUMPKIN PAINTING: Monday, October 26 from
4:00pm to 4:45pm. Decorate a pumpkin just in time for
Halloween! Dress for mess!
Please note, there are additional programs for ages 5
to 8 listed in the following sections:
Family
Pirate Month
Monster Month
CELEBRATING THE WRITTEN WORD CONTEST WINNERS
FRIENDS OF SPORT POETRY CONTEST WINNERS: Baseball and Fall – what could be better? We have three more
Winners of the Friends of the Library 2015 Poetry Contest – about baseball!
There’s No Quitting In This Game
by Madison DeFelice
Max Beren’s Poem
by Max Beren
Sports Poem
by Delaney Variale
I see the ball fly high,
Fly high into the sky.
It looks like a homerun,
So the person who hit is having fun.
I’m eager to play
The pitcher is ready
My bat swings away
I hit the ball
The pitcher tries to catch me
But I am faster
Than a one-eyed thug!
I run to second base
Better than a baboon.
I am safe.
I run when the next batter’s up
….and…
SCORE!!!
---And then I woke up.
The ball is in my hand.
I’m aiming at the catcher.
The umpire says, “Strike1.”
I pitch again;
the ball twirls, “Clink”
The ball hits the bat.
It comes toward me,
I catch it,
Throw it towards first base.
“Out!” The umpire says
I go behind the fence,
The coach says,
“Good job.”
I say
“I do what I can do.”
It wasn’t a homerun,
So he turned from fun to glum.
The boy on the sidelines said, “It’s ok”,
You did great anyway.
I said ok and moved on with my day,
But the other boy was not ok.
He screamed and shouted like no one was here,
Ah ah ah that hurt my ear.
We went over to him and asked,
Can I have the ball, pass pass pass?
He said no I’ll fail at that too,
We will cheer for you woo woo woo!
You’re right I need to have sportsmanship,
But before you say anything, here’s a tip.
Don’t be a sore loser.
You’re right, Thanks friends!
Congratulations!
Maida Berenblatt, Winner in the Prose
Category for The Memory Garden.
Vicki Quan, Winner in the Poetry Category
for Dawn Westhampton Beach.
Renee Woroniecki, Second Place in the
Poetry Category for Remember You.
The Friends of the Library would like to
thank Jack McKeown and Books and Books
for their generous support of the Friends’
writing projects and making possible the first
place $100 gift certificates and second place
$50 gift certificate to Books and Books.
The Library is glad to provide reasonable
accommodations for patrons with special needs.
Please let us know at least one week in advance
if you will need an accommodation that will
make an event accessible to you.
National Friends of Libraries Week
The 10th Annual National Friends of Libraries Week is being celebrated this year
from October 18-24. This would be a great time to consider membership in the
Friends of The Westhampton Free Library. Contributions by the Friends to the
Library are crucial.
“Our Library would not be the special place it is without the contributions of our
Friends organization,” said Library Director Danielle Waskiewicz. “I think most
patrons would be surprised to learn how many of the services and programs they
enjoy are supported by the Friends.”
Everybody Needs Friends... Especially the Library!
Please join and be part of our continuing program of exciting Library events.
All donations are tax deductible.
Make checks payable to Friends of the Westhampton Free Library.
P.O. Box 86, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
Membership Levels Name:
$500+ Benefactor
Summer Address:
$100 Patron
$50 Sponsor
$30 Family
$20 Individual
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