March / April 2016 - Bayport

Volume 25 Number 2
March-April 2016
The Bayport-Blue Point Library is the community’s portal to life-long learning and is dedicated to
promoting knowledge, fostering creativity and bettering lives.
Special Events
Legendary Women of Long Island
Thursday, March 10, 7-8:30pm
During the glory days of Long Island’s Gold Coast,
all of society was ruled by an elite group of glamorous
women. They were the first
American superstars as their
lives, loves, and scandals
played out on the pages
of newspapers all over the
country. Women like Alva
Vanderbilt, Mrs. Clarence
Mackay, Barbara Hutton, and
the Countess of Bismarck,
took the lead at sought after
social events, and everyone
wanted to be and dress just
like them. Others like Zelda
Fitzgerald, Winifred Bird,
Ann Woodward, and Gertrude Whitney, are remembered
for the sensational stories that surround them. Join historian and author Monica Randall for an entertaining program on these colorful social icons of their day. BPA604
Adult Programs
Program registration for Bayport-Blue Point
library patrons begins on Wednesday, February
24, at 10am. Registration is required for all programs listed unless otherwise noted. Patrons can
register online, by phone, or in person. Patrons
who register for programs that require fees have
one week to come in and pay for the program before their spot is released. Any fees must be paid
for by check. Except for driver safety programs, all
checks must be made out to the Library. Program
registration for non-residents will begin on Tuesday, March 1.
Aboard Pope Francis’s Plane
Monday, March 14, 7-8:30pm
Local resident Bart Jones is Newsday’s religion writer
and was selected from among hundreds of journalists
worldwide to be
aboard Pope Francis’s plane for his
historic Cuba-US
trip in September
2015. Jones traveled from Rome
to Havana to the
U.S. and back to
Rome with the
pope, chronicling
the trip. He was at
the pope’s Mass in
Havana, inside the Oval Office briefly when Obama met
with the pontiff, and at Madison Square Garden for Francis’s Mass. Join us for this very special program as Jones
tells the inside story of traveling with Pope Francis as part
of the Vatican Press Corps. BPA617
Monday, April 18, 7-8:30pm
John Spoltore returns to go into detail about the “big four”
camera settings: white balance, ISO, shutter speed &
aperture. Once you master the “big four” camera settings,
you will master creating digital images! It’s recommended that you bring your camera and instruction manual to
class. BPA413
Ask Karl
Photography Series
Monday, March 7, 7-8:30pm
Paint Night
Adobe Lightroom
is an affordable and
powerful software
program for storing
and editing your
digital photos.
Wildlife photographer Michael
Busch will introduce you to the basics of Lightroom
and provide you with tips and tricks on how to enhance
and edit your photos. BPA410
Understanding Your Digital SLR
Monday, April 4, 7-8:30pm
This course is designed for owners of digital SLR cameras (single lens reflective cameras that allow the user
to change camera lenses, not point and shoot fixed lens
cameras). Photographer John Spoltore will cover many
camera functions such as auto focus, shutter speeds,
shooting modes and more. It is important that you have a
working knowledge of your camera and how to adjust its
settings. Please bring your camera and instruction manual
to class. BPA411
Digital Camera Menu Settings
Monday, April 11, 7-8:30pm
All digital cameras have menus or buttons to assist you.
John Spoltore will demonstrate the locations, settings and
functions as found on and within your digital camera.
BPA412
Monday, March 28, 6:30-8pm
Join cookbook author Margaret M. Johnson for a delightful tour of the Emerald Isle that includes a PowerPoint
presentation, recipes from her new cookbook, and tips for
traveling to Ireland. March 28 marks the 100th anniversary of Dublin’s “Easter Rising,” and Ms. Johnson will
speak on this event as well during her lecture. Tea and
Irish sweets will be served. Ms. Johnson’s cookbooks
will be available for sale and signing. Fee: $5 payable by
check only. BPA905
Understanding the Big Four
Camera Settings
Wednesday, March 9, 7-8:30pm
Karl Auwaerter of Bayport Flower Houses is here to
speak on earth-friendly gardening techniques, as well as
answering all of your gardening queries and quandaries!
BPA665
Introduction to Lightroom
Flavors of Ireland
Thursday, March 17, 7-9pm
Just bring your imagination and join librarian and artist
Debbie as you paint the night away during this relaxing
class. Fee: $10 payable by check only. BPA395
Grow More with Less
Monday, March 21, 7-8:30pm
Horticulture expert Vincent A. Simeone will cover the
topics in his book Grow
More with Less during
this lecture. Mr. Simeone
will show you how to
garden using less water,
less work, and less money.
He’ll explain why we
should plant for the long
term, how to make the
best plant selections possible, how to manage invasive species, how to make the
most of your lawn, and much more. BPA624
The Wonders
of Watercolor
Thursday, March 24, 6-8:30pm
Enjoy a few relaxing hours of water coloring with artist
Victoria Beckert. All levels of experience are welcome,
and everyone will go home with a finished work of art!
Fee: $5 payable by check only. BPA334
Driver’s Safety
Saturdays, March 26, 12-6pm OR Saturday, April 30,
12-6pm
This one day class will reduce points and/or take 10% off
liability costs on your auto insurance. Fee: $28 payable by
check only, made out to Suffolk Safety.
Library Book Club
Mondays, March 28 & April 25, 6-7pm
Join us for a lively, informal discussion during our monthly book club! The selection for March is The Prize by
Jill Bialosky. The selection for April is the Long Island
Reads pick Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult. Books will be
available for checkout at the Circulation Desk approximately four weeks before each discussion. BPA500
Heroine: What’s all the Hype?
Wednesday, March 30, 7-8:30pm
Senior prevention specialist for the Suffolk County Health
Department Gail Feldman will speak on the prevalence of
heroine usage on Long Island. Substance abuse in general
and drug prevention will also be discussed. BPA109
Adult Programs continued pg 2
Organizing Your Family Tree
Tuesday, March 22, Thursday, March 24 & Tuesday,
March 29, 1-2pm
Do you want to research your family tree, but have no
idea where to start? Genealogist Sam Mednick will provide you with all of the tools to begin research into your
roots during this three-part class. You’ll go over pedigree
charts, genealogy websites and databases, census records,
passenger lists, family tree software and much more!
BPA631
Bayport-Blue Point Public Library
203 Blue Point Avenue
Blue Point, NY 11715-1217
Non-profit
Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 8
Blue Point, NY
Carrier Pre-Sort
Postal Patron
Adult Programs
from page 1
A Taste of Korea
Thursday, March 31, 7-8:30pm
Members of the Korean Spirit
and Culture Promotion Project
return to demonstrate how to
cook five traditional Korean
dishes. On the menu will be a
kimchi salad, rice with mixed
vegetables, honey marinated
beef, braised soy bean curd,
and sweet potato noodles with mixed vegetables. A full
traditional Korean meal will be served to all participants!
Fee: $5 payable by check only. BPA923
Yoga Nidra
Friday, April 1, 6-7pm
Yoga Nidra, or yoga sleep, is a deep state of relaxation.
One remains fully conscious while becoming aware of
withdrawing into the inner world. Students will be guided
by instruction, and there is no need to be familiar with
yoga or meditation to do Yoga Nidra. BPA109
Especially for Seniors
Keep it Simple Painting
Tuesday, April 5, 1-2:30pm
Librarian and artist Debbie will guide you in an enjoyable
painting experience using acrylics. You’ll go home with
a finished work of art! Fee: $5 payable by check only.
BPA385
Name That Tune
Tuesday, April 12, 1-2pm
Sharpen your memory by listening to tunes from the
1940’s-1960’s and guessing song titles. You’ll enjoy
some old tunes, and you might even win a prize. Get up
and dance if you’re so inspired! BPA619
Music Music
Sundays at 2pm
The Great Italian Songbook
March 6, 2016
Don’t miss returning performers, Quartetto Ducati!
The Great Italian Songbook, performed by singer/
guitarist Dave Anthony Setteducati and Quartetto
Ducati, features the wonderful music of Italy sung in
the original Italian. Don’t worry if you can’t speak
“Italiano” – many of the songs featured have been hits
on American radio. Come and enjoy some of the most
famous melodies of all time.
Gibralter Jazz
March 20, 2016
Featuring Richie Naef and Phyllis Novin. The sound
is “JazzaBilly”, a retro,
but rockin blend of
Jazz, Standards and
R&B. “Phyillis’s
powerful, intricate
vocals & Richie’s hot
guitar styling’s make
for a wild ride.” The
program draws from
Big Bands, Broadway and Soloists; from Keely Smith
& Louie Prima, Etta James, Dina Washington, Ella,
Ellington and Arlen to name a few. It’s a duet with the
sound of a full band…..Welcome to Gibralter Jazz.
The Oboe
Through Time
April 3, 2016
Featuring Frederick Katzenberg on oboe and Gary Klein
on piano, this performance will
include the pastoral Handel
Fitzwilliam Oboe Sonata, the
mysterious Andriessen Ballade
which is reminiscent of The
Planets, the classic Mozart Adagio, and the first half
of the amazing Koechlin Quatorze Pieces. Join us for
a captivating exploration of oboe music from the rich
sounds of the baroque and romantic periods, to the
mysterious, fascinating works of the mid-20th century.
Side by Side:
Hammerstein & Sondheim
April 17, 2016
Hammerstein and Sondheim are two of the greatest
writers of the American musical. This program will
include songs from some
of their greatest shows,
including Show Boat,
South Pacific, Oklahoma,
Carousel, The King and I,
West Side Story, Gypsy,
Sweeney Todd, Follies,
A Little Night Music
and more. Jean and Bill
will describe the lives of these remarkable men, their
teacher-student relationship, and how they came to be
two of the supreme innovators in American musical
theater history.
The Language
of Pasta: From Agnolotti to Ziti
Thursday, April 7, 7-8:30pm
Unlike most dietary staples, pasta comes in hundreds of
shapes, each one bearing a name that tells a story of the
region from which it originated. Did you ever wonder
what the words spaghetti, linguine, manicotti, and lasagna
actually mean? In this lighthearted, informative talk, Dr.
Gioacchino Balducci will
explore pasta from a historical, linguistic, and cultural perspective. Dr. Balducci is
a professor in the Department of European Languages,
Literature and Culture at Stony Brook University, where
he teaches courses in Italian and Italian cinema. BPA914
Knitting & Crocheting
Wednesday, April 13, 7-8:30pm
Knitting and crocheting expert Joan Jewhurst will assist
and advise patrons on current and contemplated projects,
as well as provide instruction to beginners. Beginners
need to come with worsted weight yarn and a pair of
number 7 or 8 needles for knitters or size “H” hook for
crocheters. BPA309
Library Quilt Group
Thursdays, March 10 & April 14, 7-8:30pm
Interested in a social evening with other quilters? This
group is for you! All are welcome regardless of experience. BPA316
Spring Entertaining
Thursday, April 14, 7-8:30pm
Celebrate spring on Long Island with Chef Barbara Sheridan! Chef Barbara will demonstrate how to make a full
spring-themed meal, including melted Brie with honey
and herbs, spinach spaghetti with tomatoes, a Caesar
salad, and a fudgy chocolate raspberry cake. Fee: $5 payable by check only. BPA931
Asiago Cheese Bread
Thursday, April 21, 7-8:30pm
Chef Rob Scott will guide you in making a delicious loaf
of asiago cheese bread that pairs exceptionally well with
soups and salads. Each participant will go home with a
loaf of bread ready to bake. Participants must bring: a
medium bowl, a large spoon/rubber spatula, and a cookie
pan. Fee: $5 payable by check only. BPA945
Adult Programs continued pg 6
Movie MONDAYS!!! @ 1 PM
March 7 ~ The Martian
(PG-13) 144 min
Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica
Chastain, Kristen Wiig
Plot: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark
Watney is presumed dead after
a fierce storm and left behind
by his crew. But Watney has
survived and finds himself
stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager
supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and
spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that
he is alive.
March 14 ~ The Secret of Roan Inish (PG) 103 min
Starring: Jeni Courtney, Eileen Colgan, Mick Lally
Plot: 10-year-old Fiona is sent to live with her
grandparents in a small fishing village in Donegal,
Ireland. She soon learns the local legend that an
ancestor of hers married a Selkie - a seal who can
turn into a human.
March 21 ~ Love & Mercy (PG-13) 121 min
Starring: John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks
Plot: In the 1960s, Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson
struggles with emerging psychosis as he attempts to
craft his avant-garde pop masterpiece. In the 1980s,
he is a broken, confused man under the 24-hour
watch of shady therapist Dr. Eugene Landy.
March 28 ~ A Good Year (PG-13) 117 min
Starring: Russell Crowe, Abbie Cornish, Albert Finney
Plot: A British investment broker inherits his uncle’s
chateau and vineyard in Provence, where he spent
much of his childhood. He discovers a new laid-back
lifestyle as he tries to renovate the estate to be sold.
April 4 ~ The Intern (PG-13) 121 min
Starring: Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo
Plot: 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes
a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run
by Jules Ostin.
April 11 ~ Steve Jobs (R)
122 min
Starring: Michael Fassbender,
Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen
Plot: Steve Jobs takes us
behind the scenes of the digital
revolution, to paint a portrait
of the man at its epicenter.
The story unfolds backstage at
three iconic product launches,
ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac.
April 18 ~ A Bridge of Spies (PG-13) 141 min
Starring: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda
Plot: During the Cold War, an American lawyer is
recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and
then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for
the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.
April 25 ~ Learning to Drive (R) 90 min
Starring: Patricia Clarkson, Ben Kingsley,
Grace Gummer
Plot: As her marriage dissolves, a Manhattan writer
takes driving lessons from a Sikh instructor with marriage troubles of his own. In each other’s company they
find the courage to get back on the road and the strength
to take the wheel.
You n g Adu lt Pr og ra m s
Young Adult registration begins, Wednesday, February 24 at 10am. Programs are for teens in grades 6-12. Patrons who
register for programs that require fees have one week to come in and pay for the program before their spot is released.
Please follow each program’s instructions, and have Teen’s Library Card available. If you have allergies, please be aware
that the Library cannot guarantee that the materials/food are free of ingredients that may affect you. Online registration is
available; please check out the Library’s webpage: http://bayportbluepointlibrary.org/ or call or come in to register.
Take Home Craft
Four Leaf Clover Origami
March 2016
Pick up your Take Home Craft while they last. You
can make a little extra luck for yourself or give some
luck to someone who needs it.
Teen Speak: Game Afternoon!
Thursday, March 3, 4-5pm
Come in and play an hour of fun board games with
your friends and staff. We’ll have some refreshments
and you can relax after a hard day. We’ll have a few
raffles and surprises! BPY202
Minecraft
Fridays, March 4 and April 29, 4-6pm
We’ve combined the Teens and Tweens Minecraft!
Come in and play a few games, challenge yourself,
challenge your friends or work on the challenge we
give you. We’ll have surprises and refreshments!
BPY205
Teen Tech Week
Create It @ Your Library
March 6-12, 2016
Teen Tech Week is a national initiative sponsored by
YALSA and is aimed at teens, their parents, educators and other concerned adults. The purpose of Teen
Tech Week is to ensure that teens are competent and
ethical users of digital media, especially the nonprint resources offered through libraries, such as
e-books, e-readers, databases, audiobooks, and social
media. Pick up some information and join us for our
annual build a Robot program!
Geek Out-4th Annual Robots!
Tuesday, March 8, 4-5pm
We’ve had Doodlebots now try your hand at Spiderbots. Come in and make one of your very own.
BPY500
Bunnies, Bunnies and Bunnies
Wednesday, March 18, 6-7pm
Explore the world of rabbits in this educational
program designed for teens. Judy Wilson will be
bringing new baby bunnies, so you will need to be
extra gentle. Register early. Very limited openings.
BPY620
Teens Celebrate
Seuss!
Thursday, March 17, 4-5pm
We’re celebrating Dr. Seuss’
birthday with an engineering
challenge based on Dr. Seuss’
book entitled Ten Apples on
Top! Can you build a structure
that holds one apple? We’ll
have a few challenges for you this hour and the teen
that can build a structure that holds an apple will
have bragging rights until next year! BPY631
National Chip and Dip Day
Dip Wars
Wednesday, March 23, 4-5pm
We’ll supply the chips and dip and you supply your
taste buds. You vote for your favorite dip! Register
early. Limited openings. BPY915
Tween
Programs
Wednesdays, March 23, 30, April 6 and 13, 6-7pm
Do you have a story to tell? Want to learn how to tell
it in a fun and interesting way? Join us for a creative
writing workshop that will focus on the major elements of storytelling, including character, conflict,
dialogue, plot, and setting. BPY209
Programs for 4th through 6th graders. Registration
starts on Wednesday, February 24 at 10am. Please
note instructions for each program. Registration can
be online, by phone or come into the Library to register. Patrons who register for programs that require
fees have one week to come in and pay before their
spot is released. Please have Tween’s Library card.
If your child has allergies, please be aware that the
Library cannot guarantee that the materials/food
is free of ingredients that may affect your child.
Thank you.
Spring “Egg” Hunt
Minecraft
Teen Writing Workshop
Saturday, April 2, 6-7:30pm
We have a challenge for you. Can you find all the
“eggs” in the dark? If you think you can this is the
program for you! We’ll have refreshments. Please
register. Limited openings. BPY634
Dinner and a Book
Tuesday, April 5, 5:30-6:30pm
While we eat some pizza let’s sit around and talk
books in this very informal book club. Bring in your
favorite book to talk about, peruse some books to
check out, trade books and play a few book games.
BPY507
National Library Week
Sunday, April 10-Saturday, April 16, 2016
National Library Week will be
observed April 10-16, 2016
with the theme, “Libraries
Transform.” Come in and try
your hand at the Young Adult
Raffle. Celebrate National Library Week with Love a Lonely
Book and other programs.
Love a Lonely Book - Save a
Lonely Book from the horrible fate of being discarded. Check it out this month! Choose a Lonely Book
and tell us why you Love it and put in a separate
raffle for an I-Tunes gift card.
Fridays, March 4 and April 29, 4-6pm
See the teen page for more information. BPY205
Tween Movie Night:
Goosebumps –PG
Friday, March 11, 6:30-8pm
Join us for this spine tingling comedy. We’ll have
some refreshments and some fun! BPT700
March Madness
Friday, March 18, 7-8:30pm
Get Ready for March Madness with Simply Creative Chef Rob Scott playing action packed games
and enjoying food and drink with your friends.
BPT907
Banana Splits
Friday, April 8, 7-8pm
Come to the Library for your dessert where you
will create your very own delicious banana split this
evening. We’ll have the bananas, ice cream and toppings. You bring your imagination and your hunger.
BPT908
Big Wind Day
Tuesday, April 12, 4-5pm
We’ll be flying kites on this windy day, at least after
you build them. You’ll be decorating and putting
the kites together. Register early. Limited openings.
BPT309
Geek Out-Popup Cards
Wednesday, April 13, 4-5pm
We’ll be learning how to design a pop-up card
during National Library Week. We’ll supply all the
materials, bring your creativity. BPY500
Teen Speak:
National Library Week
Friday, April 15, 4-5pm
We’ll celebrate the Library with books, games, trivia
and refreshments. Please register and they’ll be
surprises. BPY202
Community Service
Opportunities
Read Across America
Wednesday, March 30, 4-5pm
We’re celebrating Read Across America during the
month of March and we need a few good volunteers
to sign up and come and read Dr. Seuss and other
books to the children. You will need to be registered
as a volunteer for this program, please sign up now!
BPY635
Authors Unlimited
Saturday, April 16
St. Joseph College, Patchogue
This free event is brought to you by the public libraries of Suffolk County and St. Joseph’s College. The
mission of Authors Unlimited is to celebrate reading
by connecting teens and authors. Teens in grades
6-12 have the opportunity to apply to become an
Authors Unlimited volunteer. As a volunteer, you
will be paired with an author and will stay with that
author throughout the day.
Garden Cleanup
Monday, April 11, 4-5pm
Spring is arriving and that means it is time to get
outside and garden! Come in and earn an hour
of community service by weeding, planting and
getting dirty while we get the Library’s gardens in
order. Limited openings. Please dress appropriately.
BPY629
Youth Advisory Council
Fridays, March 11 and April 8, 5:30-6:15pm
All teens are welcome to participate in their Youth
Advisory Council. Meet with your friends and Ms.
Riley, the Young Adult Librarian. Bring your ideas
for programs, books and more. Refreshments will
be served as we brainstorm new ideas. Please register for this program. BPY201
From The Children’s
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES: REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS BEGINS ON SATURDAY, MARCH 5th AT 11:00 AM. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
AND TO ACCOMMODATE BUSY SCHEDULES THE LIBRARY NOW OFFERS SEVERAL REGISTRATION OPTIONS: ONLINE, WALK IN, CALL IN AND PRE-REGISTRATION. Program space is limited and preference is given to children who are Bayport-Blue Point Library district residents. All children must have their own library card
and a password to register online. You may come into the library to register or register by phone. Please have your child’s library card available. For families that will be away,
registration forms will be available on March 2nd. They will be entered on the day of registration after 1:00pm. Caregivers please call to register non-district resident children who
will then be placed in programs according to availability. The Children’s Services Department strives to provide fun and educational programs throughout the year which promote
literacy and lifelong learning for children and their families. More and more children are signing up for library programs. To help us better serve you, please plan to attend all
programs your child is registered for or call in advance if your child is not able to join us. Whenever possible the library will schedule additional programs to alleviate waiting lists.
It is our hope that through programming we can share our appreciation of books with the children in our community, inspire them to love books and help them discover the joy of
reading. Photos may be taken at our Library programs for publicity purposes. Please let us know if you do not want photos taken of your child.
Many different foods and materials are used in our
programs. If your child has allergies, please be aware
that the Library cannot guarantee that these materials
are free of ingredients that may affect your child.
Me and My Baby II BPJ104
Wednesdays, March 16, 23, 30 and April 6,
10:45am, 15 babies
from the 10th through
the 17th month
New walkers will enjoy
the activities planned
to match their new
abilities.
Babies Boogie BPJ106
Wednesday, April 20, 10:00am, 20 babies from the
3rd through the 17th month
Bounce and boogie with your baby! Songs, musical
instruments and movement will get even the littlest
musicians moving and shaking.
Thank You!!!
The Children’s Department would like to thank everyone who donated gloves, mittens, hats, scarves and
socks for our mitten tree.
All donations were given to Our Lady of the Snow
Parish Outreach. Thank you again for giving the gift
of warmth to so many this winter season.
Toddlers 18 through 35 Months
Totally Tots BPJ201
Fridays, March 11, 25 and April 1, 8, 10:00am,
15 toddlers 18-26 months
Children and their caregivers will have fun playing
together, making a craft, and meeting new friends at
this informal playtime.
Toddler Playtime BPJ209
Fridays, March 11, 25 and April 1, 8, 11:30am,
15 toddlers 27-35 months
Children and their caregivers will have fun making
new friends and sharing in imaginative free play
with the many toys provided by the Library. This
is followed by a short story time to support early
literacy development.
Stepping Ahead for Fun BPJ206
Meet the Parade Characters BPJ900
Friday, March 11, 4:00pm. Children from 18 months
through early elementary school age
The Chamber of Commerce St. Patrick’s Day Parade
will soon be here! Families are invited to drop in
to the Library to meet this year’s book characters.
Puzzles, coloring sheets, mazes and a craft will be
available to work on in the Library or to take home.
Bring a camera to take souvenir pictures of your child
with their book friends. Cookies and juice will be
served at this event.
Wednesday, April 6, 11:30am, 20 toddlers from 18
through 35 months.
Kathy Roeder has lots of exercise and physical
activities planned for your children! They will have
a good time exploring their new abilities.
Toddlers Tango BPJ208
Infants from 3 through 17 Months
Me and My Baby I BPJ100
Wednesdays, March 16, 23, 30 and April 6, 10:00am,
15 babies from the 3rd month through the 9th month
Start your baby on the road to literacy with the fun
activities offered.
Monday, March 21, 10:00am, 11:00am or
12:00noon, 15 children 18 months through 5 years
Come visit with a litter of baby rabbits during this
annual program. The bunnies are very young, so
bring your quiet voices and gentle hands.
Sign up for either time. (Only registered children
and a caregiver will be admitted)
My Lion BPJ216
Tuesday, March 29, 10:00am, 24 children from 18
months through 5 years
Get ready for a roaring good time! Join “A Time
for Kids” for some fun stories, songs, and movement activities. Then make a craft to bring home.
Spring Flower Garden BPJ218
Tuesday, April 19, 10:00am, 24 children from 18
months through 5 years
Have fun listening to a story and playing some
games with “A Time for Kids”. Children will enjoy
lots of musical activities and making their very
own spring flower craft to take home. Lots of fun
for your little one!
Tot’s Night Out Spring Flower Garden BPJ221
Tuesday, April 19, 7:00pm, 24 children from 18
months through 5 years
Have fun listening to a story and playing some
games with “A Time for Kids”. Children will enjoy
lots of musical activities and making their very
own spring flower craft to take home. Lots of fun
for your little one!
Children from 3-5 years old
(not yet in Kindergarten)
with an adult caregiver. Unless otherwise specified in the program description, siblings will not be
admitted.
Storytime for 3 Year Olds BPJ300
Wednesday, April 20, 11:00am, 20 toddlers from 18
through 35 months.
Clap your hands, stomp your feet and wiggle with
the beat! In this engaging program children will explore dance and movement, learn songs and experiment with musical instruments.
Fridays, March 11, 25 and April 1, 8, 1:30pm,
15 children from 36 through 47 months
We invite 3-year-olds and their caregivers to join
us in sharing stories, finger plays, songs, crafts, and
other age appropriate activities. The six early literacy skills that children need to help them become
good readers will be introduced at these sessions.
Family Programs for Younger Children
Storytime for 4’s and 5’s BPJ301
Read Across America BPJ901
Wednesday, March 30, 4:00pm, 20 children from
3years through early elementary school age
Celebrate Read Across America! Join our young
adults as they read stories to the younger children to
support this national event. They will also have some
fun activities and giveaways to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s
Birthday.
See the young adult page for more information.
Bunnies, Bunnies, Bunnies BPJ200
Wednesdays, March 16, 23, 30, and April 6, 13,
1:30pm, 16 children from 48 months through the
59th month without a caregiver
This story time, which is meant for children only,
will help them along the road to independence by
briefly separating them from their parents in a safe
and friendly environment. Children not ready to
go into a program alone can be enrolled in the three
year old group which meets on Mondays.
Little Sprouts Gardening Club
BPJ316
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
We would like to invite you to participate in this free
program which encourages you to read 1,000 books
with your child before he or she starts kindergarten.
Simply read a book to your newborn, infant, and/or
toddler and then record it. If you read just 1 book a
night, you will have read about 365 books in a year.
At that rate you can read over 1,000 books in just
three years! The key is perseverance! The concept
is simple and the rewards are priceless.
Friday, April 15, 10:00am, 15 children.
Join our gardening club with Anne Soper. Get
ready to dig in the dirt, plant vegetables and watch
them grow!
Fun with Eric Carle BPJ304
Wednesday, April 20, 1:30pm, 20 children
Together we’ll read and explore different books by
Eric Carle. Children will complete a craft related to
the stories that emulates Carle’s creative art style.
Room
School Age Programs for Grades K
Through 5
Check the Following Program
Descriptions for the Grade
Requirements:
Keep It Simple, Art for Kids
BPJ503
Tuesday, March 15, and April 19, 4:00pm, 24 children Grades K-2
Get creative with Mrs. Ahearn. This class will
introduce children to the world of art using age appropriate mediums and techniques.
Expressway to Your Art BPJ600
Wild about Bunnies BPJ406
Wednesday, March 9, 4:00pm or 5:00pm
20 children
Explore the world of rabbits in this educational program designed for older children. Judy Wilson will
be bringing bunnies, so bring your quiet voices and
gentle hands.
Friday, March 18, and April 22, 4:00pm, 24 children Grades 3-5
Are you in the mood for painting or sculpting? Join
Mrs. Ahearn for this creative workshop which will
introduce you to the great artists, their styles and
techniques and much more.
Special Events and Programs:
Paper Craft Club BPJ400
Thursday, March 10 and Thursday, April 14, 4:00pm,
25 children.
Join us once a month and together we’ll cut, glue,
fold, and mold paper into a variety of different creations!
Sign up for each class separately
Construction Zone BPJ425
Monday, March 14, 4:00pm, 30 children
Come together for Lego building fun and creativity.
If you or someone you know has Legos that they no
longer use, please donate them to the Library for use
during this program.
St. Patrick’s Day Workshop BPJ407
Wednesday, March 16, 4:00pm, 25 children
If you love St. Patrick’s Day you’ll love this program. Join us for some fun activities and make a
special craft to take home.
Creative Cup Building BPJ430
Thursday, April 7, 4:00pm, 30 children
Let your imagination be your guide. Build on your
own or with friends using large plastic cups to see
what you can create.
Kids Night Out BPJ411
Friday, April 15, 6:30pm, 40 children
Join your friends at the library for a viewing of “The
Peanuts Movie”. Snacks and drinks will be served.
Don’t forget to wear your pajamas and bring a blanket and a pillow! Movie to be announced
Gardening Club BPJ403
Monday, April 18, 4:00pm, 20 children.
Get ready to dig in the dirt! Join Anne Soper as she
teaches you about vegetable gardening. Plant and
care for our library garden and watch it grow!
National Library Week
National Library Week begins on April 10th and
ends on April 16th. Stop by the library to enter the
daily raffle drawing and a chance to win the big
weekly prize of a basket stuffed with great prizes!
Reading to Dogs
Read to Jay-Zee
Have fun reading with Jay-zee our Reading Dog.
Jay-zee is a registered therapy and reading dog.
Reading to dogs provides children with a nonjudgmental and comforting environment to practice
their reading skills. Readers 1st through 5th grade
can sign up for 20 minute sessions. Children love
reading to dogs. Sign up early at the Children’s
desk for the spots that are convenient for you.
At Your Library.
Sesame Street eBooks
Now at Bayport-Blue
Point Public Library!
The library subscribes to SESAME
STREET E-BOOKS ONLINE
Is your child a fan of Big Bird, Elmo, Burt and
Ernie? Check out our new collection of Sesame
Street e-books now available on our webpage.
Sesame Street eBooks come in four formats:
• Read: eBooks allow you to read aloud at your
own pace
• Read and Listen: Audio eBooks include fun
Sesame Street audio narration, sound effects and
music
• Read and Play: Interactive eBooks invite users to
interact with the content in playful and educational
ways
• Read and Watch: Animated eBooks bring beloved
Sesame Street characters and stories to life in fullcolor animation
JumpBunch BPJ413
Wednesday, April 20, 4:00pm, 20 children
Get active at the library with JumpBunch! Lots of
non-competitive sports activities for boys and girls
alike!
Baby Chick and Little Lamb Cupcakes
BPJ409
Thursday, April 21, 4:00pm, 25 children
Have some fun with Chef Rob! Everyone will decorate a baby chick and little lamb cupcake.
The library subscribes to WORLD
BOOK ONLINE. Available in the library or at
home from our website, the World Book Online subscription consists of three parts: World Book Online
for Kids, World Book Online Info Finder and World
Book Online Reference Center. Ask a librarian for
more information.
Check out the Children’s Page and
Blog on the library’s website!
Great things are happening at the library! Check
out our children’s webpage for fun websites for
kids, things to do in your community, homework
sites and more. We’ve created our blog to keep you
up-to-date on new books, resources, programs and
events. We’ll be posting photographs from our
programs for your enjoyment. You’ll find lists of
librarian and staff favorites to help you with your
book selection. Playaway the first pre-loaded digital audio book
Playaways are the simplest way to listen to a book
on the go-with no tapes, CDs or downloads. Simply
plug in your earphones and enjoy!
Homework Help Got homework? Connect with
an online tutor using Brainfuse. Online certified
tutors are available to help you with your homework. Brainfuse also offers skills-building, writing
assistance, flash cards, test preparation and more.
Brainfuse is available on the Children’s web page
under “Homework Sites”. Ask a librarian if you
need assistance.
TumbleBooks Have animated stories read to
you online and then play a game based on the story.
TumbleBooks is available on the Children’s web
page under “Fun Websites for Kids”.
New Baby Kits are available at the Children’s
Reference Desk for any Bayport or Blue Point
resident who has had a new baby during the last six
months.
Get Well Kits can be picked up at the Children’s Reference Desk to brighten a sick child’s day.
Technology Classes
Facebook & Twitter
Thursday, March 31, 1-2:30pm
What are Facebook and Twitter? Learn how to use
these social media sites in this introductory class.
Prerequisite: A good working knowledge of how to
use the mouse and the internet. Instructor: Emma
Soper. Program Code: BPA446
Word 2010
Thursday, April 21, 11-12:30pm
This class provides a basic introduction to Microsoft
Word. Patrons will learn to create, save, and edit
documents. Patrons will also learn how to cut and
paste, copy and paste, create columns, add graphics,
work with word art and create mailing labels.
Prerequisite: A good working knowledge of how to
use a mouse and Microsoft Word. Instructor: Jerry
Sullivan. Program Code: BPA404
Evening Classes
All about the iCloud
The library subscribes to MUZZY
ONLINE. Available in the library or at home
from our website, Muzzy Online is a fun way for
children to learn a foreign language. Learn English,
French, Spanish, Italian and German.
Ask a librarian for more information.
Monday, April 18, 7-8:30pm
Bring your iPad and learn how to make the most of
it using your iCloud!
Prerequisite: Your iPad must be updated to iOS 7. Instructor: Stephen Burg. Program Code: BPA445
Tech Help
Sign up for one-on-one technical assistance by appointment with a librarian! We will provide one-onone, in-library technical help. You name it, we’re
here to help.
Adult Programs from page 2
Library Shredding Event
Sunday, April 24, 1:30-3:30pm
Quality Shredding returns to do on-site shredding of your
personal documents. They will take up to three boxes or
bags of paper per family, and you can watch as your documents are shred and then recycled. Please do not bring
plastic, cardboard or hard drives. No sign-up necessary.
Secrets of Ricotta Cheese
Monday, April 25, 7-8:30pm
Renowned Chef Peter Berley, author of several best-selling cookbooks, will discuss and demonstrate the making
of ricotta cheese and serve it as Apollo’s Fingers, a crepe
filled with fresh ricotta and drizzled with lemon syrup.
Fee: $5 payable by check only. BPA953
Creating Your Own Vision Board
Tuesday, April 26, 6:30-9pm
Creating a vision board is an amazing way to get in touch
with your dreams. During this workshop for women,
Rene Cerrito will guide you in creating your own vision
board using your imagination and intuition. All materials
will be provided, however, participants are welcome to
bring any images, words, phrases, quotes, photos, etc. that
they would like to use. Fee: $5 payable by check only.
BPA321
Copper Bracelet
Thursdays, April 28 AND May 5, 7-9pm
Coppersmith and silversmith Julio Saenz will introduce
you to the art of copper work during this two-session
class. Each participant will make their own elegant bracelet with a unique design. Fee: $10 payable by check only.
BPA367
Mah Jongg
Fridays, April 29, May 6 & 13, 1:30-3pm
Want to learn Mah Jongg or sharpen your skills? Let
master player Jacqui Palatnik teach you this game that has
fascinated people since ancient times. Mah Jongg sets
will be provided, or you can bring a set if you own one.
Participants can purchase their own Mah Jongg Cards
online at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org. BPA646
Beginning Meditation
Friday, April 29, 6-7pm
Yoga instructor Diane Aronsen will teach you how to
begin a meditation practice. Please bring a meditation cushion, yoga blanket or bolster to sit comfortably.
Chairs can be used if you have difficulty coming to the
floor. BPA134
Our Seed Library
Returns!
Our popular seed library will be
reopening in early March! We
will have an array of vegetale
and flower seeds to check out,
plus we’re beefing up our flower
seed collection.
Exercise Programs
Beginning Yoga
Saturdays, March 5, 12, 19, April 2, 9, 16 & 23, 10-11am
For all yoga classes, please make sure to bring a yoga
mat, wear comfortable clothing, and eat a light meal at
least one to two hours beforehand. Fee: $10 payable by
check only. BPA107
Level II Yoga
This class will emphasize developing a stronger practice
while paying attention to proper alignment. Students
should expect to challenge their strength and flexibility.
Experience is recommended. Please bring a mat and
block. Fee: $10 payable by check only. BPA108
Senior Flex
Thursdays, March 10, 17, 31, April 7, 14 & 21, 10-11am
Fee: $10 payable by check only. BPA103
Beginning Tai Chi
Mondays, March 14, 28, April 4, 11, 18 & 25,
11:15am-12:15pm
This course teaches the 24 movements of the Beijing Tai
Chi form. Be sure to wear loose, comfortable clothing
and soft-soled shoes for all Tai Chi classes.
Fee: $10 payable by check only. BPA120
Library Closed:
March 27, Easter Sunday
Library Board meetings are held on the
second Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm.
TUESDAY, APRIL 5,
10AM-9PM
(in the library)
VOTER INFORMATION
Trustee Election
There is one five-year Trustee position open commencing on July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2021. This
position is currently held by incumbent Mary Ellen Adams whose term expires on June 30, 2016.
Petition forms are due: Monday, March 7, 2016
before 5pm. Applicants must obtain petition forms
from the Office of the School District Clerk.
Registration
Registration is on-going at the Office of the
School District Clerk on any school day between
the hours of 9am and 3pm through March 29,
2016.
Budget Information Meeting
and Candidates Night
Wednesday, March 23 at 7:00pm in the library.
Meet Lynda.com
Have you ever wanted to learn how to use Photoshop,
Lightroom, Dreamweaver, CAD, or Excel? Did you
know that you have access to high quality online
courses that will help you learn all of these programs,
and more? Lynda.com is an online learning company
that offers video courses and tutorials to help you
learn business, software, technology and creative
skills. Easier than cracking open a book, and much
more comprehensive than a YouTube video tutorial,
the courses on Lynda.com are taught by experts and
help you master a topic at your own pace. Check out
all of the courses Lynda.com has to offer by navigating to www.bayportbluepointlibrary.org and clicking
on the Lynda.com link on our homepage, or ask one
of our friendly librarians!
Intermediate Tai Chi
Tuesdays, March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 & 19,
11:15am-12:15pm
This course focuses on improving and perfecting the 24
movements of the Beijing Tai Chi form. Fee: $10 payable by check only. BPA122
Zumba Fitness
Tuesdays, March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 & 12, 7-8pm
Join certified Zumba instructor Kathy Roeder for this
invigorating workout. Zumba combines international
rhythms and Latin style dance with interval and resistance training for a full body workout. Don’t forget to
wear sneakers and bring water! Fee: $10 payable by
check only. BPA121
Library Information
Telephone: 631-363-6133
e-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.bayportbluepointlibrary.com
Hours: Monday- Friday: 10am-9pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 1-5pm
BUDGET VOTE
Please notify the Library if you
need special accommodations
due to a disability. The
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community
Room is equipped with
assisted listening devices.
Library Board of Trustees
Kim McAward, President
Mary Ellen Adams
Ronald F. Devine, Jr.
Stephanie Heineman
Susan Kennedy-Smith
Michael Firestone
Library Director
Qualifications for Voting
Age: 18 and over. Citizen of the U.S. Resident
in Bayport-Blue Point School District for at least
30 days. Registered to vote in general or school
district elections.
Absentee Ballots
If you are unable to vote in person, you may apply
for an absentee ballot at the library during regular
hours or at the Office of the School District Clerk
on any school day between 9am and 4pm. The
School District Clerk must receive the application at least seven (7) days before the election if
the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day
before the election if it is to be delivered personally to the voter. The School District Clerk must
receive absentee ballots not later than 5pm on the
day of the vote, April 5.
On
Exhibit
MARCH
Photos of past St. Patrick’s Day Parades decorate
the Blue Point Avenue bulletin board in an arrangement by Bayport -Blue Point Chamber of Commerce President Lenore Prezioso. Dona Roberts
Madame Alexander dolls in the LeCluse case are
dressed in St. Patrick’s and Easter high fashion
outfits. Organized by Jody Banaszak and Robert
Glasser Great South Bay Audubon Society’s exhibit
is in the west hall case. A display showing good
works of the LEOS—Junior Branch of the Blue
Point- Bayport Lions Club-- is housed in the east
hall case. Krissie McVicker’s art is hanging in the
hall gallery.
APRIL
Photographer Walter Petrule has an excellent
exhibit on the Blue Point Avenue bulletin board of
events at the Patchogue Theater. Kristine Kennedy’s colorful clever handcrafted bird houses are
in the LeCluse case. Springtime and it is the season
for Michael Burke’s Baseball gloves to be shown in
the west hall case. Susan Kubelle has set up a US
Coast Guard Auxiliary Safety display in the east
case. Catherine Womack’s interest in nature is evident in her photography on exhibition in the hall.