The Yeoman - Port Jefferson Free Library

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Port Jefferson
Free Library
July/August 2016
Newsletter
“The Yeoman”
100 Thompson Street • Port Jefferson, NY • portjefflibrary.org
Main Library: (631)473-0022 • Teen Center: (631)509-5707
Author R. J. Torbert Brings Ghost Face Back!
A RARE Q & A
Saturday, July 16, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Author R.J.​​T​orbert, in a rare ​Question & Answer session, will be here
to discuss h​ is new thriller N
​ o Mercy,
the a​ ction ​packed s​ equel to ​The Face
of Fear. Featuring guest speaker John
Valeri of ​T​he ​Hartford ​Book ​Examiner.
This is a chance to get the answers
about the books​and the ​h​​​istory of
the world’s most famous mask GHOST
FACE. ​With a ​never​-​before-​heard​
public announcement regarding the​
third​ ​n​ovel ​and W​es Craven, you won’t
want to miss this exciting event​!​Be
among the first few people to hear it
at the Librar​y,​where​both books were
written. ​Registration is required.
Check out a new Binge Box today!
What’s a Binge Box? It’s a themed collection of movies, providing
hours of entertainment, in an easy-to-carry box. Perfect for sleepovers,
rainy days, or family staycations, we have a Binge Box for every taste
and age. So pop some corn and check one out today!
New Technology
Now Stream HOOPLA with Chromecast!
Your library card is the ticket to an enjoyable entertainment experience. Use your
library card to take home a chromecast,
create an account and stream what you
want to watch right on your TV!
Attention Miller Place and
Mount Sinai Residents
Budgets Passed: Thank You!
Did You Know? You Have a CHOICE Every July.
Every year beginning July 1, residents of Miller Place and
Mt. Sinai School Districts may choose to have the Port Jefferson
Free Library or Comsewogue Public Library as their home library.
Simply present two proofs of residency with current name and
address to apply for your new library card. All household
members must register at the same library.
Heritage Day Event @ the Library!
Saturday, August 20
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Visit us during Port Jefferson Village’s 2nd Annual Heritage Weekend! Go back in time and visit the historic Port Jefferson Library.
Enter through the historic front doors which are normally closed off,
wander at the historic reference desk, view paintings by local artist,
Leon Foster Jones, and children can enjoy period activities & stories!
The Friends of the Library will be running a lemonade stand with
snacks and treats and a guided walking tour. New this year will be
a Geocache hunt throughout the village! Don’t miss out on the fun!
“Ready, Set, READ” Family Carnival
Saturday, August 13 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Step right up and celebrate
“Ready, Set, READ!” in a big way.
There will be athletic games,
prizes and other treats for all of
our favorite Library patrons. So,
plan to join us for lots of fun.
Registration is not required.
Stop Waiting for that Popular Book You Want! The demand
for both print and eBooks are getting high. Stop waiting and
borrow one of the library’s Kindle Paperwhites. Preloaded with the
newest and popular titles, the Reference department has added
five Kindle Paperwhites to our collection.
New Playaway Launchpads for Adults! Enjoy playing games
on these pre-loaded tablets while challenging your brain! Our new
Adult Launchpads range from brain games to casual games to language learning. Check one out today at the Adult Reference Desk.
Blood Drive
Tuesday, July 26
2:00 - 8:00 PM
The Library, in association with Long Island Blood Services, will serve as a community blood drive location. Please call
to schedule an appointment to donate.
See Adult section for eligibility details.
Summer
Hours
Memorial Day- Labor Day:
Closes at 5:00 PM on Fridays
and closed on Sundays
You must have a
Port Jefferson Free Library
Card to register for
programs.
children’s services
Registration is in progress unless stated otherwise in description
Please see “On Your Mark, Get Set, READ” Brochure or Events Calendar at portjefflibrary.org for complete descriptions.
Early Childhood Programs (Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers)
Bead-a-Mania Jr.
Friday, July 1 Ages: 4 - 6 years old with an adult
Patriotic Windsock
Saturday, July 2
Ages: 2 - 5 years old with an adult
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
PlayHooray Babies
Wednesday, July 6 & August 3
10:00 AM
Ages: 3 - 17 months old with an adult
PlayHooray Kids
Wednesday, July 6 & August 3
11:00 AM
Ages: 18 - 36 months old with an adult
Rhythm and Snooze
Thursday, July 7, 28, August 11
5:30 PM
Ages: Birth - 24 months with an adult
Ellen & Doreen Present: Dino Digs
Friday, July 8 10:00 AM
Ages: 2 ½ - 5 years old
with an adult
Ready, Set, Dance!
Saturday, July 9 and
August 20
Ages: 3 months - 2 years
old with adult 10:30 AM
Ages: 3 - 5 years old with an adult
Mini Masterpieces:
What is a Seascape?
Monday, July 11
Ages: 3 - 5 years old with an adult
11:15 AM
10:30 AM
Book Buddies
Monday, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 11:30 AM
Ages: 3 - 7 years old
Nature Buddies Explore
an Ecosystem
Thursday, July 13 Ages: 3 ½ - 5 years old
Crazy Olympic Game Day
Thursday, July 14
Ages: 3 - 5 years old with an adult
11:00 AM
10:00 AM
Babies Boogie
Friday, July 15 &
Monday, August 8
10:00 AM
Ages: 3 - 24 months
old with an adult
2
Toddlers Tango
Friday, July 15 & Monday, August 8 11:00 AM
Ages: 25 months - 5 years old with an adult
No younger siblings please.
Mother Goose Rhyme Time
Saturday, July 16, August 6, 27
Ages: Birth - 3 years old
10:00 AM
A Time for Kids: Frog
Monday, July 18
10:30 AM
Ages: 18 months - 5 years old with an adult
Little Scientists: Leaping Lizards
Mini Masterpiece:
Nighttime Landscape
Saturday, July 30
Ages: 3 - 5 years old with an adult
11:00 AM
Paint and Play: Olympic Ring Craft
Monday, August 1 Ages: 3 - 5 years old with an adult
10:30 AM
StoryTime Yoga
Tuesday, August 2
Ages: 18 - 36 months old with an adult 10:00 AM
Ages: 3 - 5 years old with an adult
10:45 AM
Wednesday, July 20 10:30 AM
Ages: 3 - 5 years old with an adult
Art Starts
July 21, August 3 & 17 Ages: 2 - 5 years old with an adult
1:00 PM
Shake ‘N Make Music
Friday, July 22 & August 12
10:30 AM
Friday, September 2 10:00 AM
Ages: 3 months - 5 years with an adult
Ready, Set, Dance!
Paper Plate Create:
Swanning Around
Roseland School of Dance
Monday, July 25 Ages: 2 - 5 year old with an adult
Toddler Time at the Library
Tuesday, July 26
Ages: 18 - 36 months with an adult
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
On Your Mark, Get Set,
READ Story Time
Wednesday, July 27, August 10, 17 10:00 AM
Ages: 2 years old and older with an adult
Registration is not required.
Pigeon Party:
Celebrating Mo Willems
Thursday, July 28
10:30 AM
Ages: 4 years old and up with an adult
Please note food items served may not be appropriate
for those with food allergies.
Baby Games
Friday, July 29 & August 5
10:00 AM
Ages: Birth - 12 months old with an adult
Toddler Games
Friday, July 29 & August 5
11:00 AM
Ages: 13 - 36 months old with an adult
Tuesday, August 2
1:30 PM
Ages: 3 months - 2 years old with an adult
Thursday, August 4
Ages: 18 - 36 months old with an adult 10:00 AM
Ages: 3 - 5 years old with an adult
11:00 AM
Baby Games
Friday, August 5 10:00 AM
Ages: Birth - 12 months old with an adult
Toddler Games
Friday, August 5 11:00 AM
Ages: 13 - 36 months old with an adult
Mother Goose Rhyme Time
Saturday, August 6 & 27
10:00 AM
Ages: Birth - 36 months old with an adult
Ellen & Doreen Present:
Simple Science Fun
Monday, August 8
Ages: 2 ½ - 5 years old
Little Scientists: Spin Class
Tuesday, August 9
Ages: 3 - 5 years old with an adult
Drop In Crafts
1:00 PM
10:30 AM
Thursday, August 11 1:00 PM
Thursday, September 1
10:30 AM
Ages: 2 years old and older with an adult
Rhythm and Snooze
Thursday, August 11
Ages: Birth - 12 months with an adult
5:00 PM
Let’s Get Ready for School:
Frog’s Number Train
sweet stories, a healthy snack and then make some
larger than life fruits to take home! Food items served
may not be appropriate for those with food allergies.
Drop-in Story Time
Wednesday, August 24, 31
10:00 AM
Families
with
children
2
years
old
and
older
Monday, August 15
10:30 AM
Join us as we share books, songs, fingerplays and
For children entering Preschool and
other fun activities. Registration is not required.
Kindergarten with an adult
Toddler Time at the Library
Tuesday, August 16 & 23
Ages: 18 - 36 months with an adult
10:00 AM
Paper Plate Create:
Fly, Fly, Dragonfly
Thursday, August 25
10:30 AM
Ages:
3
5
years
old
with
an
adult
Ready, Set, Dance!
Fly
into
the
Library
for
this
fun
craft! We’ll
Saturday, August 20
share
a
dragonfly
tale
and
then
you can
Ages: 3 mos - 2 years old with an adult 10:30 AM
make
and
decorate
your
very
own
to fly
Ages: 3 - 5 years old with an adult
11:15 AM
home
with
you!
Dance, wiggle and groove at the Library! Join us for
some music, movement and fun!
Free Play at the Library
Friday, August 26
11:00 AM
Fruity Fun
Ages:
18
months
5
year
old
with
an
adult
Monday, August 22 10:30 AM
Join us at the Library to play with your friends, using
Ages: 2 - 5 years old with an adult
August is National Peach Month so join us for some our large selection of toys.
“Stained Glass” Suncatchers
Monday, August 29
10:30 AM
Ages: 2 - 5 years old with an adult
Summer’s sun is still shining bright! Capture its rays
with this fun craft! Using basic craft materials we will
transform them into a glowing suncatcher to hang in
your window! We’ll also share a sunny story too!
Nature Buddies at the Beach
Tuesday, August 30
11:00 AM
Ages: 3 1/2 - 5 years old
Come to the Library and learn to identify some of our local marine plants
and animals. We will explore the
“beach” with hands-on activities and
create a special project to bring home.
Calling all families who may have
Lincoln Logs they no longer use!
The Library would like to start a collection of Lincoln
Logs to use for construction programs. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
School Age Programs
Tween Planning and Pizza Party
Friday, July 1 Ages: 8 - 12 years old
3:30 PM
Grass Heads
Sports Cupcake and
Play-a-Sport Game
Thursday, July 7
Grades K - 3
Patriotic Parfaits
2:00 PM
Saturday, July 2 3:00 PM
Make it: Summer Sewing
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
Thursday, July 7, 14, 21,
Please note food items used may not be suitable
August 4 6:30 PM
for those with food allergies.
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
Salamander Bed
This is a 4-part workshop.
Tuesday, July 5 11:00 AM
Ellen & Doreen
Grades K - 3
Let’s Go Lego!
Tuesday, July 5, 19, August 2, 16 Ages: 6 - 12 years old
Registration is not required.
6:30 PM
Docksiders - For those
entering 3rd - 4th grade
Present: Sports
Figure
Friday, July 8
Grades K - 3
Thursday,
July 7, 21 and
August 11 11:00 AM
Ages: 4 - 8 years old
This is a 3-part
workshop.
5:00 PM
Docksiders - Entering 5th - 7th grade
July 11, 18, 25, August 1
7:00 PM
Registration runs June 1 - July 5. Please pick up the
first book to be read when you register.
Make It: Nail Design
Tuesday, July 12
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
6:30 PM
Tie Dye Towels
11:00 AM
Make-It: Tween Open Lab
Friday, July 8
Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20 & 27
5:00 PM Ages: 8 - 12 years old
Registration runs June 1 - June 29. Please pick up the
Book Buddies
first book to be read when you register.
Monday, July 11, 18, 25,
Chess
August 1, 8, 15
Wednesday, July 6, 20, August 3, 17 6:30 PM Ages: 3 - 7 years old
Ages: 6 - 12 years old
Emerging Writer’s Workshop
School
Monday, July 11
Grade K - 3
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, July 13
Grades K - 3 Grades 4 - 8
Nature Buddies Explore
an Ecosystem
Wednesday, July 13
Grades K - 3
Crazy Olympic Game Day
11:30 AM
Thursday, July 14
Ages: 5 - 12 years old
10:00 AM
11:15 AM
1:00 PM
11:00 AM
Monet’s Garden: Painting on Canvas
Fitness Quest
Saturday, July 15 10:00 AM
Grades K - 3
Please bring a smock.
Reading to Duncan
No Sew T-Shirt
Beach Bags
Monday, July 11 1:00 PM
Ages: 7 - 12 years old
Monday, July 11, 18 & 25 4:00 PM
Ages: 6 - 12 years old
Registration is not required.
Monday, July 18
Grades K - 3
5:00 PM
3
Hanging Gardens
Tuesday, July 19
Grades K - 3
11:00 AM
Ice Cream Making Workshop
Tuesday, July 19
Grades K - 3
1:00 PM
Grades 4 - 6
2:15 PM
Please note food items served may not be appropriate for
those with food allergies.
Super Scientists:
Leaping Lizards
Thursday, July 28
Ages: 7 years old and up
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
S’mores Fun
Wednesday, July 20 Grades 4 - 8
1:00 PM
3D Printing and Design Workshop
Friday, July 22 & August 5
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
3:00 PM
No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
Saturday, July 23 3:00 PM
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
Please note food items served may not be appropriate
for those with food allergies.
Chocolate Tacos
Monday, July 25 12:00 PM
Grades 4 - 8
Please note food items served may not be appropriate for
those with food allergies. This program will take place in
the Teen Center.
Soda Bottle Bird Houses
Monday, July 25 Grades K - 3
5:00 PM
S’mores Solar Ovens
Tuesday, July 26 11:30 AM
Grades K - 3
Please note food items served may not be appropriate
for those with food allergies.
Video Game
Tournament:
Mario Kart
Saturday, July 30
3:00 PM
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
Please note food items served may not be appropriate
for those with food allergies.
Mad Science: The Science of
Sports Workshop
Monday, August 1
Grades K - 6
1:00 PM
Ocean in an Egg Carton
Monday, August 1 5:00 PM
Grades K - 3
Please bring an empty, cardboard egg carton
(not Styrofoam)
Yoga Time
Tuesday, August 2
11:45 AM
Ages: 5 - 8 years old
Please wear loose, comfortable clothes and bring a towel
or yoga mat.
Watermelon Eating Contest
Tuesday, August 2
Grades 4 - 8
This program will
take place in the
Teen Center.
60 Second
Challenge
Thursday, August 4
Ages: 7 - 12 years old
3:00 PM
1:00 PM
Friday, August 5 12:00 PM
Grades 4 - 8
This program will take place in the Teen Center.
Ellen & Doreen Present:
Sports Bingo
Hands On
Science: Germ Detective
Monday, August 8 Grades K - 3
1:00 PM
Hands On Science: “Ride”
with Energy and Motion
Olympic Torch Cupcakes
2:00 PM
Tuesday, August 9
Grades K - 3
11:30 AM
Make It: Stop Motion Movies
Tuesday, August 9, 16
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
This is a 2-part workshop!
3:00 PM
Roll the Dice Summer Fun Party
Wednesday,
August 10
1:00 PM
Grades K - 3
Tween
Game Day
Wednesday,
August 10
3:00 PM
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
Make It: Free Flight Gliders
Friday, August 12
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
3:00 PM
Olympic Torch Lights
Monday, August 15
Grades K - 3
5:00 PM
Tween Movie and Munchies
Tuesday, August 16
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
Tween Summer Wrap Up:
Ice Cream Social
Friday, August 19
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
12:00 PM
3:00 PM
Duct Tape School Supplies
Monday, August 22 6:30 PM
Ages: 7 - 12 years old
Get ready for school by making some cool accessories
for your supplies.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Summer Fun with Aromatherapy
and Essential Oils
Tuesday, July 26
3:00 PM
Ages: 8 - 12 year old
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Harry Potter’s Birthday Celebration
Friday, July 29
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
Hands On Science:
It’s All In the Code
Wednesday, July 27
Grades 4 - 8
Super Scientists: Spin Class
Thursday, July 28
10:30 AM
Ages: 4 years old and up with an adult
Please note food items served may not be appropriate for
those with food allergies.
Make It: Buzzy Loop Game
Wednesday, July 20 11:30 AM
Grades K - 3
Wednesday, July 27 Grades 2 - 5
Pigeon Party:
Celebrating Mo Willems
2:00 PM
Monday, August 8
5:00 PM
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
Please note food items served may not be appropriate
for those with food allergies.
Tuesday, August 23 6:30 PM
Ages: 4 - 8 years old
Join us for bedtime stories and snacks with your stuffed
animal friends. Then tuck them in and let them sleep
over at the Library! Pick your friend up the next day to
learn all about what goes on at the Library after hours.
I Scream, You Scream
Ice Cream Craft
Thursday, August 25 5:30 PM
Grades K - 3
Summer’s not over for a few more weeks so let’s get
together and make some artsy ice cream cones. We
will listen to some stories about ice cream, design some
cones and then enjoy some real ice cream cones.
Minecraft Kick-off Party
Monday, August 29
6:30 PM
Ages: 7 - 12 years old
Celebrate the return of our Monday night Minecraft
program by enjoying all things Minecraft - all things
except the computer game, that is! Play non-computer
Minecraft games, make snacks and win prizes!!
Nature Buddies at the Beach
Salt Painting
Make It: Cake Pops
Make It: 3D Pens
Tuesday, August 30 1:00 PM
Grades K - 3
Come to the Library and learn to identify some of our
local marine plants and animals. We will explore the
“beach” with hands-on activities and create a special
project to bring home.
Tuesday, August 30
6:30 PM
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
We all love them and they are delicious. Join us as we
create a sweet treat, on a stick!
Thursday September 1
5:30 PM
Grades 3 - 5
Can you imagine creating art from something as simple as salt? Celebrate the start of September and create an artistic masterpiece using glue and salt. We will
be using paint so please dress for a mess.
Friday, September 2
2:00 PM
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
Come in and create unique constructions using our
new collection of 3D pens.
Family Programs
Family Film: Kung Fu Panda 3
Touch a Truck
Friday, July 1 1:00 PM
Families of children 3 years old and up
*Children under the age of 9 MUST be accompanied by
an adult.* Registration is not required.
Rated: PG Running time: 100 minutes
Family Board Game Fun
Sing Along with Nappy’s Puppets
Family Bingo
Wednesday, July 6 1:00 PM
Families of children 3 years old and older
Tales and Tunes
with Johnny Cuomo
Saturday, July 9 1:00 PM
For families of children 3
years old and older
Eat Like a Rainbow
Tuesday, July 12
11:00 AM
Families of children 3 years
old and older
Family Film: Zootopia
Friday, July 15 1:00 PM
Families of children 3 years old and up
*Children under the age of 9 MUST be accompanied by an
adult.* Registration is not required.
Rated: PG Running time: 108 minutes
Saturday, July 23 Families of children
10:00 AM
Tuesday, August 9
6:30 PM
Families with children 4 years old and older
Wednesday, August 10
6:30 PM
Families of children 4 years old and older
“Ready, Set, READ”
Family Carnival
Saturday, August 13
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Families with children of all ages
Registration is not required.
Library Olympics
Thursday, August 18
1:00 PM
Families of children 4 years old and older
Magic Jim’s On Your Mark
End of Summer Reading Show
Friday, August 19
11:00 AM
Families of children 3 years old and older
Family Construction Zone!
Wednesday, August 24
6:30 PM
Families of children 2 years old and older
Build your own unique structure, using the many materials the Library has on hand - Legos of various sizes,
Lincoln Logs, Magna Tiles, Strawbees, blocks, marshmallows, craft sticks, etc. We will record each effort and
display the photos in the Children’s department.
Pirate School
Friday, August 26
3:30 PM
Families of children 3 years old and older
Join bumbling pirate professor Billy Bones, played
by David Engel of Jedi Academy fame, as he teaches
the finer points
of light-hearted
mischief. The audience partakes
in riotous, joyful
competitions that
rattle the rafters
and zany lessons
on how to stand,
talk, sing and
laugh like jaunty
Buccaneers.
Craft-a-Thon
Wednesday, August 31
6:30 PM
Families of children 3 years old and older
Come into the Library for an evening of crafty fun! We
will have something for everyone to create.
Robotics for grades 4 - 8
Mindful Robotics Camp
July 18, 19, 20, 21 & July 25, 26, 27 & 28 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Using Lego Mindstorm Education NXT Base Sets & Software, explore the
world of engineering by building complex automated control systems
with sensory tools and code blocks. A registration fee of $50 for PJFL
cardholders is due when signing up, checks only please, payable to
the Port Jefferson Free Library. In person registration for PJFL cardholders begins July 1 in the Teen Department. Non-PJFL cardholders
can register (space permitting) in person starting July 11 in the Teen
Department. A registration fee of $100 (checks only, please) is due at time
of registration and should be made out to “Port Jefferson Free Library”.
Registration fee is non-refundable. Attendance is a prerequisite to
join the Library’s Lego Mindstorm Club for the coming school year.
This program will take place in the Teen Center.
Advanced Mindful Robotics
July 18, 19, 20, 21 & July 25, 26, 27 & 28
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Have you previously attended our Mindful Robotics program? Now
is your chance to learn even more about using Lego Mindstorm.
A registration fee of $50 for PJFL is payable by check only please,
made out to “Port Jefferson Free Library”. In person registration for
PJFL cardholder begins July 1 in the Teen Department. All others
may register in person beginning July 11 in the Teen Department.
A registration fee of $100, payable by check only and made out to
Port Jefferson Free Library, will be due upon registration for all nonPJFL cardholders. Registration fee is non-refundable. Attendance is a
prerequisite to join the Library’s Lego Mindstorm Club for the
coming school year. This program will take place in the Teen Center.
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teen center
Students must be in grades 6-12 only and be a valid
PJFL cardholder to attend programs. Registration is in
progress unless stated otherwise in description.
Please see the Summer Reading brochure or visit
portjefflibrary.org for full program descriptions.
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Teen Garden Volunteers
Thursdays in July & August 10:00 AM
We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help maintain
our new Family Garden during the summer. Please register at the Teen Center. Community service hours will
be awarded and cleanups are canceled if it is raining.
Pie Face Challenge *
Friday, July 1
Make a Burrito for Shrek *
Friday, July 1
Anime Drawing Workshop
Saturday, July 2
New Super Smash Bros.
Tag Team Tournament
Tuesday, July 5
1:30 PM
3:00 PM
11:15 PM
1:00 PM
Make-It! Marshmallow Catapult*
Tuesday, July 5
Clay Pot Decorators Video Game Edition
Wednesday, July 6
3:00 PM
1:30 PM
Make-It! DIY Patches
Wednesday, July 6 4:30 PM
Book Buddies
Orientation: Monday, July 11
10:30 AM
Monday, July 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 11:00 AM
Earn community service hours while reading to young
children. Arrive weekly at 11:00 AM to select books
for the children, and begin reading to them at 11:30
AM. You must attend the short orientation in order to
participate as a Book Buddy during any of the sessions.
Friday, July 15
2:00 PM
Snacking Around the World*
Saturday, July 16
12:00 PM
3D Printing and Design
Monday, July 18
6:30 PM
Want
to
learn
more
about
3D
printers and 3D print
Make-It! Summer Sewing School
pens?
Join
us
for
a
workshop
setting
where staff will
Mondays, July 11, 18, 25, August 1 2:30 PM
be available to help you design or optimize a design
Make-It! Buzzer Loop
for 3D printing. Every participant will have one of their
Monday, July 11
6:30 PM designs printed. Beginners welcome!
Make-It! Fused Glass Workshop
Tuesday, July 12 or Monday, August 8 2:30 PM
Learn how to cut glass for a
fused glass pendant. Each
participant will leave three
glass creations at the Teen
Center to be fused, and will
be called when it’s ready. A
materials fee of $10 is due
upon registration. Each participant must have a signed
waiver prior to the program.
Teens of the Square Table New Members Welcome *
Femo Bead
Bracelet
Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Sandwiches*
Jingle Anklet
Tuesday, July 19
4:00 PM
Hands On Science: It’s All In the Code
Wednesday, July 20
Body Butter
Wednesday, July 20 #tbt Retro Gaming
Thursday, July 21
Sports Cupcakes*
Thursday, July 21
1:00 PM
6:30 PM
2:30 PM
6:30 PM
Christmas in July Gingerbread Houses*
Wednesday, July 6
6:00 PM
12:00 PM
Tuesday, July 12 and August 9
4:00 PM Friday, July 22
Get involved with your library! We’re seeking dedicated Christmas in July - Minute to Win It*
teens to share ideas about activities, materials & changes Friday, July 22
2:30 PM
to implement, to make the library a destination for teens.
Quesadillas*
Tie-Dye Towel
Thursday, July 7
12:00 PM
Mini Crime Scene Investigation
Thursday, July 7 3:00 PM
Paint Night*
Thursday July 7
6:30 PM
Paint along with MD Design Studio as you create a masterpiece. Step by step instructions will be given, so any
skill level can complete this canvas painting. Snacks and
supplies will be provided. Nonrefundable fee: $10.
Stuffed Pretzels *
Friday, July 8 Make-It! Bubble Pop Art
Friday, July 8
12:00 PM
3:00 PM
Studio Ghibli Marathon *
Saturday, July 9
12:00 PM
Wednesday, July 13
Taco in a Bag*
Wednesday, July 13
Poetry Jam
Saturday, July 23
2:00 PM
3:00 PM Chocolate Tacos*
Monday, July 25
12:00 PM
Wednesdays, July 13 & August 17
4:30 PM Creative Dramatics Workshop
Do you like writing poetry? Now is the time to have your Mondays and Wednesdays, July 25, 27,
August 1, 3
4:00 PM
work heard. Join fellow poets and share your work.
Join us for this hour long workshop to build an underDIY Crochet Phone Case
standing of theater craft. During each of the four classes
Wednesday, July 13, 27 & August 10 6:30 PM we will focus on a particular acting skill: pantomime,
Tabletop Gaming Demonstration - body movement, improvisation, and characterization.
You must be available to attend all four classes.
Warmachine
Thursday, July 14
11:00 AM
Do you like Magic the Gathering and want to give the
next level of strategy gaming a try? Join us as we learn
how to play the popular Warmachine. Pre-built armies
and tabletop scenery will be available to use!
Solar Powered S’mores*
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Magic the Gathering Tournament
11:15 AM (Modern Play Style)
Thursday, July 14
Flower Crown
Monday, July 25
6:00 PM
Join a professional florist as she shows you how to make
a flower crown using fresh flowers and other materials.
Teens vs. Librarians Board Game Edition
3:00 PM Tuesday, July 26
3:00 PM
Hands On Science:
“Ride” with Energy and Motion
Gourmet Popcorn*
Harry Potter’s Birthday Celebration*
Tuesday, August 9
Wednesday, July 27
2:00 PM
Thursday, July 28
Ages: 7 years old and up
2:00 PM
Thursday, July 28
6:30 PM
Taste Test Challenge Breakfast Foods*
National Teen Lock-In Day Event*
Friday, July 29 6:30 PM
Enjoy activities and snacks in the Teen Center after
hours for this 2 hour Summer Celebration!
Saturday, July 30 11:00 AM
Make-It! Airplane Workshop
Mondays, August 1, 8
6:00 PM
Watermelon Eating Contest *
Tuesday, August 2
3:00 PM
Teen Hike - Avalon Park
Wednesday, August 3 2:00 PM
(Rain date: Wednesday, August 17)
Join Khan on a hike at Avalon Park. He will meet you at
the park and will start the hike at 2:00 PM. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. All participants must
have a signed waiver prior to the event.
Make-It! 3D Printing and Design
Thursday, August 4
Macrame Shell Bracelet
Thursday, August 4
DIY Washer Necklace
Thursday, August 11
Thursday, August 11
2:00 PM
12:00 PM
4:00 PM
Parent/Teen Paint Night*
Thursday, August 4
6:30 PM
Join MD Design Studio and create a two piece masterpiece that goes together to look like one. Step by step
instructions will be given, so any skill level can complete this canvas painting. Snacks and supplies will be
provided. Nonrefundable fee: $10.
1:00 PM
End of Summer Appetizer Party*
Zombie Science
Friday, July 29
11:00 AM
Ice Cream Floats & You Vote Movie*
Wednesday, August 10
Creatures of the Night
Black Light Painting
Monday, August 8
3:00 PM
12:00 PM
3:00 PM
Mosaic Jewelry Box
Thursday, August 11
6:30 PM
DND Teen Edition
Community Service - “Ready, Set,
READ” Family Carnival Helpers
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Make-It! DIY Graphic Tees
Escape the Library
Friday, August 5
Uno Unleashed
Saturday, August 6
7:00 PM
2:00 PM
School Swag
Thursday, August 25
2:00 PM
The school year is almost upon us, try to forget your
‘Summer-is-over-blues’ by making some crafty school
supplies including washi tape pencils and locker magnets.
Thursday, August 25
5:30 PM
Bring a friend or come on your own to eat pizza while
enjoying the Latest movie in the Divergent series.
Magic the Gathering You Vote Mystery Challenge
First Lego League Team
Informational Meeting
Saturday, August 27
2:00 PM
We will supply you with a mini canvas and a variety of
materials. They make the perfect accessory for any locker.
Monday, August 15
Monday, August 15
Monday, August 15
3:30 PM
12:00 PM
3:00 PM
6:00 PM
New Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Tuesday, August 16
Star Wars Terrarium
Wednesday, August 17
1:00 PM
6:00 PM
Make-It! Light-up Paracord Bracelet
Thursday, August 18
Ravioli*
Thursday, August 18
12:00 PM
2:00 PM
Make-It! DIY Wooden Bangle Bracelet
Thursday, August 18
6:30 PM
2:00 PM
End of Summer Reading Celebration*
12:00 PM
Wednesday, August 24
6:00 PM*
Meet us at Port Jeff Bowl for 2 hours of bowling! Everyone will bowl for 2 hours (bowling shoes included) and
get pizza and soda, all for the low price of $12. Payment is due upon registration.
Make-It! Curio Vinyl Stickers
Chocolate Sculpture*
Friday, August 19
Friday, August 5
Teen Bowling
Friday, August 26
2:00 PM
Vote for your favorite type of Magic the Gathering Tournament, whether it be Standard, Modern, EDH or Pack
Wars. Your votes determine the outcomes of the challenge. Prizes will be raffled during the program.
Saturday, August 13
Princess Bride - Interactive Movie*
Summer Fun with Aromatherapy
and Essential Oils
Tuesday, August 23
4:00 PM
Here’s your chance to have your favorite Instagram
photos on your very own bookmark.
Allegiant Movie and Pizza
Friday, August 12 2:00 PM
Saturday, August 13
Instagram Bookmark
Friday, August 19
7:00 PM
Join us after hours and play library mini-golf, sing
karaoke on the big screen, get temporary tattoos,
enjoy games and have fun. In order to be eligible
to attend, you must have logged at least 5 books of
reading by August 18.
Batman vs. Superman
Saturday, August 20
2:00 PM
Chick Flick Marathon & Nail Design
Monday, August 22
2:00 PM
Enjoy a few hours watching chick flicks while doing
your nails and enjoying a day in the library.
DIY Mini Canvas
Tabletop Gaming
Monday, August 29
2:00 PM
Mystery Movie Night
Tuesday, August 30
5:00 PM
Kung Fu Panda 3 vs. Zootopia: Teen Choice: Vote for
your movie favorite talking animal movie night.
Make It! Video Game Pixel Art
Wednesday, August 31
6:30 PM
Celebrate your favorite retro video games with this fun
craft! We’ll be working with Perler beads to create pixelated video game art.
Cake Pops
Thursday, September 2
2:00 PM
Join us and we will make our own delicious cake pops!
Fabric Bleach Art
Thursday, September 2
6:30 PM
Make beautiful patterns using just a pencil! Revamp a
piece of clothing
or an accessory
at the teen center! Please bring
a shirt, accessory, or fabric in
a dark color.
* Designates that food products used
in this program may contain allergens.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
) Book Discussion Groups _
Registration for PJFL
cardholders is in progress and
required for all adult programs,
unless otherwise noted. Registration for Non-PJFL cardholders
begins on July 11.
To become a member of any of these groups, please stop by the Reference Desk or call the library.
Tuesday Evening Book
Discussion Group
Tuesday, July 19 & August 16
7:00 - 8:30 PM
The book for discussion in July is “Language of Flowers”
by Vanessa Diffenbaugh and for August “Forgotten Seamstress” by Liz Trenow. Discussion Facilitator: Linda Ruben.
Fourth Fridays Book Club
Friday, July 22 & August 26
10:00 AM - Noon
This library sponsored book club meets at the Rose
Caracappa Senior Center located at 739 Route 25A in Mt.
Sinai. The Discussion Facilitator is Sharon Zollenberg.
Historical Happenings Book
Discussion Group
Saturday, July 16 & August 20 10:00-11:00 AM
The titles for July is “Forever” by Pete Hamill and August
is “Invisible Man” by Ralph Emerson. The discussion
facilitator is Victoria Boecherer.
New Voices Book Discussion Group
Thursday, August 11
11:00 AM - Noon
This book club does not meet in July. The book to be discussed in August is “Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah . The
Discussion Facilitator is Diane M. Konoski.
Blood Drive
Tuesday, July 26
2:00 - 8:00 PM
The Library, in association with Long Island Blood Services, will serve as a
community blood drive location and is depending on the support of the
public. Please call to schedule an appointment to donate.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids
• A valid ID and social security number
• No tattoos for the past 12 months
• Minimum weight 110 lbs.
• Ages: 16-75 (16 years require permission) • No aspirin 72 hours before donation
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Health/Wellness _
Mindfulness Meditation
Tuesday, July 5 & August 9
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Focus on being in the present moment while using the
breath as an anchor for the wandering mind. Cope with
stress and anxiety and interrupt negative thinking.
Instructor: Certified Holistic Practitioner Marcia Reass.
CPR /AED Heartsaver Class
Monday, July 18
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Heartsaver® CPR AED is a classroom course that teaches
adult, child and infant CPR and AED use, as well as
how to relieve choking on an adult, child and infant.
This course teaches skills with AHA’s research-proven
Practice-While-Watching (PWW) technique, which allows instructors to observe the students and provide
feedback. Class fee $45.00 payable to PJ EMS.
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CPR/EMS Class
Monday, August 15
5:00 - 9:00 PM
This free course is offered to the community to learn
Adult, Child & Infant CPR. Cardiac arrest requires
immediate life-saving treatment and your intervention
can help save someone’s life until EMS arrives. Students
completing this course will receive a certificate of
completion however this is not a certification course.
NYS Citizen Preparedness
Corps Training Program
Saturday, September 18
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Village Center,
101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson
This training course, in partnership with the Village
of Port Jefferson, will give residents the tools and
Yoga Workshop with Laurel Frey
resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond
Saturdays starting August 6 (six sessions)
accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible. A
10:00 - 11:00 AM
key component to the training is the distribution of
Certified Yoga Instructor Laurel Frey returns for this free NYS Disaster Preparedness Kits (one per family)
six-session program. Please come dressed to par- containing key items to assist individuals in the immeticipate including a yoga mat or towel. Workshop fee: diate aftermath of a disaster. All participants MUST
$25.00 payable to the Port Jefferson Free Library.
register in advance at www.prepare.ny.gov.
) Defensive Driving _
Saturday, July 23
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Reduce your auto insurance costs and receive up
to a 4-point reduction from your driving record
for points accumulated in the past 18 months.
The $28.00 class fee is due upon registration and
should be made out to “Suffolk Safety Program”.
Please note, due to DMV regulations, if you are
more than five-minutes late for class you may not
be able to attend. Class instructor is Linda Greco.
) Language/Literacy _
English Conversation Group
Saturday, August 27
11:00 AM- Noon
This class is for adults, 18 and older, whose first language
is not English. Improve your English skills in this Englishonly class. There is no need to pre-register for this FREE
class simply show up. The program is led by Certified ESOL
Instructor Mary Leming.
ESOL Workshop
Thursday, August 25
7:00 - 8:30 PM
This formal ESOL class, is for adults 18 and older who
speak English as a new language. If you are a non-native
English speaker who wants to learn and practice English
then this class is for you. Classes are taught by Certified ESOL
Instructor Mary Leming.
NEW CITIZENSHIP KITS!
We purchased ten new citizenship kits that are an invaluable resource for those on the path to citizenship. All
citizenship materials can be found in the Language and
Literacy Center in the Lower Stacks.
Poetry Zone @ PJFL:
Beat Poetry Celebration
Tuesday, July 12 & August 9 6:30 - 8:30 PM
The end of World War II left poets like Allen Ginsberg,
Gary Snyder, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Gregory Corso
questioning mainstream politics and culture. These poets
would become known as the Beat Generation. To help
celebrate guest poets will include: George Wallace,
Resident Poet at the Walt Whitman House in Huntington, first Poet Laureate on L.I. and the first National Beat
Poetry Festival Poet Laureate and Lori Desrosiers, widely
published poet and professor and the National Beat Poetry
Festival Poet laureate 2016-2017. An open mic session
will follow. Refreshments will be served.
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Learn It! Technology & Education
Introduction to Twitter and Instagram
Monday, July 18
6:30 - 8:00 PM
If you’re wondering what a hashtag is, come to this
class! You will learn about tweeting, posting pictures
online, finding friends, following your interests and so
much more. Comfort with a computer a prerequisite.
Kayaking on Long Island
Tuesday, July 19
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Interested in kayaking and need help getting started?
Or, are you an experienced kayaker looking for new places to explore? Join Kevin Stiegelmaier, author of Paddling Long Island and New York City as he discusses all
of the “do’s and don’ts”
the best places to go
and what to expect
once you’re
there.
Outdoor Photo Shoot
Wednesday, July 20
6:30 - 8:30 PM
This class features Digital Photography Basics instruction along with an actual outdoor photo shoot. Practice
shooting techniques to obtain various image effects.
PLEASE NOTE: The class will assemble at 6:45 pm in front
of the library and depart at 7:05 pm for an area near the
ferry. In case of rain the class will be held in the library.
Please bring your camera and manual. Instructor is
Professional Photographer John Spoltore.
Computer Basics: Part One
Thursday, July 21 10:30 AM - Noon
This hands-on class will cover the Windows desktop,
using the mouse, opening programs, creating a letter,
saving a file, copy and paste and more. This class is presented by our Computer Instructor Kristine Cucinello.
Fishing Tips with Outdoor Tom:
Summer Angling
Thursday, July 21 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Join Newsday outdoors columnist and On The Water
associate editor Tom Schlichter as he discusses summer
angling. Tom will demonstrate methods and special
techniques and will discuss all you need to know about
tackle and gear, baits and lures, and more.
Coin & Stamp Appraisal
3D Designs & Printing
Computer Basics: Part Two
Attorney and Living Wills
Thursday, July 28
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Do you think you may have some rare or valuable
stamps or coins in your collection? Join appraiser Frank
McAlonan and find out in this free program.
Wednesday, August 10
7:00 - 8:30 PM
You may have seen our 3D printer around the Library,
but now is your chance to get up close and personal with
it. Learn about the technology, try your hand at creating
a 3D CAD model and take home your printed design a
Cool Apps for the iPad and iPhone
Tuesday, August 2
6:30-8:00 PM few weeks later. Limited class size.
With thousands of apps out there, which ones are the Mac/iPad User Group
best? This program will show you how to use the App Wednesday, August 17
6:00-7:30 PM
Store, locate free Apps and discover Apps you can’t live This is a support group for Mac
without! Bring your device or just come and listen. users at all skill levels. Improve
Program presented by Sharper Training Solutions, Inc.
your computer skills, learn software programs, the internet and
All About iTunes
Wednesday, August 3 6:30-8:00 PM more. Bring all of your questions
In this class you will see how iTunes works with iPhones, for our Mac expert Arnie Lustig.
iPads, iPods and Personal Computers. Learn to transfer Mac/iPad Problem Solving
music CD’s to play on your computer, build playlists, Wednesday, August 17 7:30 - 8:30 PM
download apps, sync pictures and more. Class instruc- Mac enthusiast, Arnie Lustig, will be on hand to help
tor is Computer Consultant Kristine Cucinello.
answer your Apple questions. If you want to download,
upload or just send an email, Arnie will help you figure it
Shortcuts to Haircuts
Tuesday, August 9 7:00 - 8:30 PM out. Bring in all of your questions and problems on your
Learn how to stretch your time between salon vi Apple technologies.
sits during this demonstration with longtime stylist Digital Photography
Peter Ludovico. Mr. Ludovico will teach you simple
For Seniors from A-Z
hair cutting techniques, such as how to trim one
Tuesday, August 16 & 23 10:30 AM - Noon
another’s bangs,
Join Professional Photographer John Spoltore as he
layers and ends.
shows you how to become a better photographer one
Audience memeasy technique at a time. Learn to organize, edit and
bers can volunteer
share photos through email. Make prints for framing,
for demonstrastore copies of photos safely online and more.
tions, so be ready
for a quick trim!
Healthcare Proxies, Powers of
Wednesday, August 10 10:30 AM-Noon
In this hands-on class you will learn how to work with
text including inputting, inserting, moving and erasing, basic word processing skills and understanding
commands and dialog boxes. Prerequisite: Completion
of Computer Basics: Part 1 or equivalent knowledge
prior to taking this course. Class presented by Computer
Instructor Kristine Cucinello.
EXERCISE
CLASSES
In keeping with the Adult Summer Reading theme “Exercise Your Mind”,
INSPIRED, of Port Jefferson, will be holding free exercise classes here at the library!
Inspired Exercise for Seniors
Thursday, July 14
7:00-8:00 PM
Are you a senior who would like to begin exercising
but don’t know how to get started? Do you have
questions about senior exercise and no one to ask?
Here is your opportunity! The physical fitness experts
from INSPIRED will be here to hold a free senior fitness
workshop. Please come dressed to participate
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Inspired Exercise Class
Tuesday, August 16
2:00-3:00 PM
Want to melt that unwanted flab and look fit?
Want to learn the proper exercises that tone
muscles and improve overall fitness and strength?
Then become INSPIRED and attend this free
exercise class led by INSPIRED of Port Jefferson.
Please come dressed to participate.
Tuesday, August 23
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Retaining control over life decisions as the end of life
approaches is a top priority for nearly everyone. This
objective can be achieved by good planning including
the preparation of the proper directives. Attorney Linda
Toga will be here to discuss three important advance legal directives you should know about: Healthcare Proxy,
Power of Attorney and Living Wills.
We’ve just added these
New Magazines!
Adirondack Life
Country Living
Elle Decor
Fine Cooking
Saveur
InStyle
Knit Simple
Us Weekly
Yoga Journal
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Make It! Arts/Cooking/Crafts
Paint Night! Anchor
Thursday, July 14 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Learn to make an original piece of art step by step to be
completed that night! Snacks and supplies will be provided. Canvas size: Non-refundable fee: $10.
PJFL Photography Club
Tuesday, July 26 & August 23 7:00 - 8:30 PM
This club consists of photographers of all skill levels
who want to share their work and their passion and
broaden their photographic horizons. Group Leader is
Pam Hauman.
Long Island Quilters
Meets Every Monday
5:00 - 8:00 PM
If you are a quilter and would like to join us, bring your
sewing machine and a project. If you are new to quilting
and just want to find out more, feel free to stop in.
Lip Balms & Lotions
Wednesday, July 27
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Follow Aroma Therapist Tara Penske as you learn step by
step how essential oils, beeswax, coconut oil & other natural products can be used to make lip balms and lotions!
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For Seniors
Having Difficulty Reading our Yeoman?
Blood Pressure Screening
Talking Books
Medicare Explained
Home Outreach Service
Don’t let a temporary or permanent illness and/or
a physical disability stop you from experiencing the
wonders of the library, let the library come to you!
Patrons who are homebound may sign up for our Home
Outreach Service. Volunteers and/or library staff deliver
your library items to you free of charge.
WE WANT YOU! Come down to the library to see the 80
veterans on our Wall of Honor that we honor everyday of
the year. Whether you are from the greatest generation
or the current generation, your service is important to
us. Are you a veteran or know a veteran
who should be on our Wall? Contact
Samantha Winter to participate.
Veterans History Project
Don’t miss out! Share your experiences
with your family/friends and the community. We are interested in documenting and
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Every Last Friday of the Month 3:30 - 4:30 PM
A clinician from St. Charles Hospital will be here to check
your blood pressure free of charge on a walk-in basis.
Monday July 25
10:30 AM - Noon
Join Senior Health Specialist Grace Horan-Luce and John
Reardon for an informative talk about Medicare.
Monday, August 15
10:30 AM - Noon
Join Medicare information Specialist Daniel Drobias for
an informative talk about Medicare. Topics covered will
include Medicare parts A ,B and D, Medigap policies,
Medicare Advantage Plans and how the new Affordable
Care Act (Obamacare) affects your coverage.
Smarter Social Security
Monday, August 1
10:30 AM - Noon
Join Social Security Advisor, Daniel Mazzola, as he goes
through all of the strategies you can use to optimize
spousal benefits.
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Wall of Honor
Thursday, August 4
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Local artist and owner of Studio 703 in Port Jefferson, Genia
Neuschatz, will be here to give you
the basics for a acrylic work of art.
Please bring to class a photo or picture
of a local (Long Island) beach scene.
Thursday, August 11
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Penn Hongthong, food author and chef, will demonstrate how to make simple, healthy and tasty Lao
Cooking: Grilled Pork and Stir-Fried Green Beans with
Fresh Dill and Mango Sticky Rice Dessert. There will be
a sample tasting of all food prepared.
Every Wednesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
This club is open to PJFL cardholders and all levels of play
are welcome. If you own a set of Mah-Jong tiles, please
bring them with you to the meeting.
Talking Books is a free service available to U.S. residents
and citizens living abroad whose low vision, or physical handicap makes it difficult to read standard printed
pages. Local cooperating libraries throughout the United States mail NLS audiobooks, magazines, and audio
equipment directly to enrollees at no cost. Braille books
& magazines are also available to patrons at no cost.
Paint a Local Beach
Scene with Genia
Simple Lao Cooking
PJFL Mah-Jong Club
Large Print copies are available and files can be emailed
for use with your Text-to-Speech computer software.
Contact Sal Filosa, 631-473-0022.
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Senior Advocate from the Suffolk
County Department of Aging
Wednesday, August 17
2:30 - 4:30 PM
Seniors can meet one-on-one, with a trained
senior advocate from the Suffolk County Office for the
Aging. Information about benefits such as HEAP,
Medicare, Medicaid, home care, ID and other assistance for seniors will be provided. No appointment
is necessary. Have a problem or question that can’t
wait? Call Pam at (631) 853-8236.
Ongoing Services _
preserving YOUR service history. Through oral and/
or video interviews, library staff will sit down with
willing veterans to discuss their experiences while
loyally serving our great country. Open to ALL interested veterans! Please contact Samantha Winter if
you would like to participate in the project.
Call for Yearbooks!
We are looking to expand our collection of
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School Yearbooks, The Crystal. We will gladly accept
any donated yearbooks but are looking
for specific years. If you are interested in
donating your yearbook or to find out what years we are
looking to for, please contact Samantha Winter @ 4730022 or [email protected]. Thank you!
Color Printing is available!
Gone are the days of only black & white prints. Now, you
can print documents in any hue available. Just select
“PJFL Color Printer”.
Cell Phone Chargers
Is your phone running low? Check out a cell phone
charger from the Reference Desk to use in the Library.
Don’t forget to stay connected with #portjefflibrary!
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Armchair Travel: Provence
Wednesday, July 13
7:00 - 8:30 PM
France’s impossibly scenic southeastern region is filled with
lavender fields, Roman ruins, sleepy villages, storied second cities, salt marshes and countless bucolic vistas. Not
surprisingly, its beauty has inspired a number of artists,
from Cézanne and Van Gogh to Picasso. Join travel expert
Pat Summers for this extraordinary travel to Provence . . .
no passport needed!
Travel/Enrichment _
River Cruising: A Guide to the
World’s Waterways
will be at the sophisticated Valbella Restaurant in the
heart of the historic Meatpacking District. Lastly we
will visit the indoor food hall at Chelsea Market where
you cans hop. Take the elevator up to the High Line a
1.45-mile-long New York City linear park built on an
elevated section of a disused New York Central Railroad
spur called the West Side Line.
Thursday, August 18
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Learn why many consider this hot new trend to be such
an enjoyable and immersive experience. Travel Consultant
Erin Sforza will introduce you to the many destinations
and themed cruises available and explain how river cruising compares to deep sea cruising and land vacations.
Long Island Rail Road into N.Y.C
Saturday, September 24 Depart 8:42 AM
Cost: $10.00 for a roundtrip ticket
(non-refundable)
Travel on the Long Island Rail Road, departing from
the Port Jefferson Train Station and spend a day in the
“Big Apple.” With your ticket you can RETURN HOME
ANYTIME THAT DAY. Check or money order only. Registration for PJFL cardholders begins August 1 and for
non-cardholders August 15. Limit 6 tickets per family.
Tour of the New Whitney Museum of
Art, Chelsea Market and High Line,
Lunch at Valbella Restaurant Thursday, September 15
Cost: $104.00
Designed by architect Renzo Piano, the dynamic and distinctive Whitney Museum of Art, includes approximately
50,000 square feet of indoor galleries and 13,000 square
feet of outdoor exhibition space making it the largest
column-free museum gallery in New York City. Lunch
No registration
necessary. All are
welcome!
film matinees
FRIDAY MOVIE MATINEES
Hail Caesar!
Friday, July 15
2:00 PM
An all-star comedy set during the latter years of Hollywood’s Golden Age. It follows a single day in the
life of a studio fixer who is presented with plenty of
problems to fix. (106 min.)
Hello, My Name is Doris
Friday, July 29
2:00 PM
When Doris Miller meets John Fremont, sparks fly - at
least for Doris. When she begins showing up at John’s
regular haunts, she wins over his friends. Her new life
brings Doris a thrilling perspective, but also creates a
rift between her and her longtime friends and family,
who believe she’s making a fool of herself over a guy
half her age. (90 min.)
FOREIGN FILM FESTIVAL
45 Years
Friday, August 5
2:00 PM
As Kate and Geoff prepare to celebrate their 45th
wedding anniversary, their marriage is shaken when
unexpected news threatens to change
their lives. (95 min.)
Miracles from Heaven
Little England (Greek)
Friday, July 22
Valley of Love (French)
Friday, August 19
2:00 PM
Based on a true story, when Christy discovers her daughter has a rare, incurable
disease, she becomes an advocate for
her daughter as she searches for a solution. After a freak accident in which her
daughter suffers a fall, a miracle unfolds
leaving everyone mystified. (109 min.)
Friday, August 12
2:00 PM
A separated couple journey to Death Valley after receiving a mysterious letter
from their dead son in the expectation
that he will appear to them at a certain
place and time in the desert. (91 min.)
New to the media collection
NEW MUSIC CDS
American Authors What We Live For
Beyonce
Lemonade
Clapton, Eric
I Still Do
Davis, Miles
Everything’s Beautiful
McCartney, Paul
Pure McCartney
Radiohead A Moon Shaped Pool
Train Does Led Zeppelin II
Shelton, Blake
If I’m Honest
Various Artists
Now That’s What I Call Country
Volbeat
Seal the Deal and Let’s Boogie
NEW AUDIOBOOKS
Bradford, Barbara Taylor Cavendon Luck
Brown, Eleanor
The Light of Paris
Cohen, Julie
Dear Thing
Green, Jane
Falling
Hilderbrand, Elin Here’s to Us
King, Stephen
End of Watch
Mosley, Walter
Charcoal Joe
Patterson, James Little Black Dress
Steel, Danielle Magic
Thor, Brad
Foreign Agent
2:00 PM
The story of a mother who conspires to wed her
two daughters to the wealthiest suitors on Andros
without considering the girls’ desires to
love. (132 min.)
NEW DVDS
13 Hours: The Secret
Soldiers of Benghazi
45 Years
The Brothers Grimsby
Eddie The Eagle
Eye In The Sky
Kung Fu Panda 3
Midnight Special
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
This is just a sampling of
our latest additions!
NEW DOCUMENTARIES
1916: The Irish Rebellion
Can Alzheimer’s Be Stopped
Children Of Syria
Contradictions Of Fair Hope
Dark Side Of The Full Moon
The Fear Of 13
The Iranian Americans
Prince Philip: The Plot To Make A King
Secrets Of The Dead - The Alcatraz Escape
Silent War: Battles Beneath The Sea
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The Friends of the Port Jefferson Free Library
Enhancing the Library Community with dedication & donations
Thank you to everyone who joined us for
“An Afternoon in Paris Tea!”
The Friend’s Annual
Afternoon Tea was a
huge success! Your
continued support to
the Friend’s fundraising
events helps to support
the many programs at
the Port Jefferson
Free Library.
Exhibitions &
Displays
Used Book Shop
Summertime Reminder
Please limit book donations
to one bag for the summer.
Because of the great amount
of donations that we receive, our storage space
is extremely limited at this time. The staff is not
permitted to leave the service desks for unloading, so please keep that in mind when donating.
We appreciate all our patrons’ generosity. If you
have any questions, please call 473-0022, ask to
speak with Linda. Happy Summer!
July & August Gallery Exhibition:
Acrylic Paintings by: Genia Neuschantz
Monday- Thursday:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday & Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
CLOSED
July Case Display:
Watercolors by Ken Babits
Born in Denmark, Ms. Neuschantz grew up in the UK and spent Mr. Babits has always drawn in colored pencil and is
time in France before moving to the United States, where she presently exploring the watercolor medium.
was mentored by the late Anne Palmer Tuttle. Genia is the owner
of Studio 703 where she continues to teach children and adults. August Tall Case Display:
Beach Scenes by Students in the
Paint a Beach Scene Program
Our Living Heritage Exhibitions:
On Permanent Display:
Gallery: Photos from Images of America: Port Jefferson
Our Living Heritage Area: Wall of Honor
On Temporary Display:
Display Case: Baseball: America’s Favorite Pastime
Historical Society Case: Hats off to Port Jefferson
Genia Neuschantz
Ken Babits
If you would like to display your work, please see the website for info. or contact Sal.
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Monday - Thursday
Friday & Saturday
Sunday
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John Grossman Christian Neubert Susan Prechtl-Loper
Tracy J. Stapleton Esq.
Lisa M. Ballou
Joel Rosenthal
Carl Siegel
Thomas Donlon
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Board of Trustees Meetings
Monday, July 25
Monday, August 22
Library Closed
Monday, July 4
Monday, September 5
Memorial Day- Labor Day:
Closes at 5:00 PM on Fridays
and Closed Sundays
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7:00 PM
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