Newsletter - Hillside Public Library

Winter 2015
Newsletter
155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 355-7850 • http://hillsidelibrary.info
Wishing You a Happy & Healthy New Year!
IT’S TAX TIME AGAIN!
Grieving Your Reassessment!
Two lectures will be of fered to explain the
grievance process:
Tues., Jan. 20, 7pm. offered by Charles Berman, Receiver of
Taxes, Town of North Hempstead.
-orThurs., Feb. 5, 2:30pm. presented by the Office of Legislator
Richard J. Nicolello.
Registration is NOT required for these programs.
Free AARP Tax Aide for Low and
Moderate-Income Individuals
Mondays, Feb. 2, 9, 23.
Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
Apr. 6, 13.
Beginning Jan. 5, you may call x301 or x304 for AARP
appointments at 10am, 11am, 12pm or 1pm.
Free VITA Tax Aide to Individuals
Saturdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28.
Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28.
Apr. 4, 11.
Beginning Jan. 21, you may call for VITA appointments at
1pm, 2pm or 3pm. Please have all paperwork necessary to
file your return with you. It is recommended that you
schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
Tax-Saving Strategies You Should Know
Tues., Jan. 20, 7pm, with IRS-enrolled agent Barry Lisak.
Registration opens Jan. 8.
NEW PROGRAM REGISTRATION
PROCEDURES
Sign-up online from home, on the go,
or at the Library!
The Library has implemented online program
registration in an effort to streamline the registration process.
You will need your Hillside Library card. For Adult programs
with a fee, you will have 7 days to bring in your check or MO
to reserve your space. Payment by mail cannot be accepted.
1. Go to hillsidelibrary.info/events
2. Search for the date of the program that you are
interested in and click on
R EGISTER
*IF YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR A SERIES OF
CLASSES, GO TO THE FIRST DATE OF THE SERIES.
3. Enter your Hillside library barcode in order to
authenticate your library account.
4. Fill in your First Name, Last Name, Email Address, and
Telephone Number.
5. A PIN number is not necessary.
6. Click Send.
7. Confirmation will be sent to your email.
8. You will recieve a reminder email a few days before the
program
Check the website,
www.hillsidelibrary.info/events for the latest information on
AARP Safe Driving Courses, yoga, adult exercise, Tai Chi and
Zumba classes, movies and our four exciting book clubs!
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Women of Strength
Tues., Mar. 10, 24 & Apr. 7, 21, 7pm, The Women of Strength
program is an invitation to become part of a community of women
who will gather together to discuss, experience and explore many
different themed topics to restore and heal our tired minds and restless
hearts… leading them back to their own Feminine Inner Strength...and
will be presented by Certified Yoga Instructor Jenn, followed by tea
and refreshments.
Registration opens Feb. 10.
A Touch of Sinatra
Sun., Mar. 8, 1:30pm, Ol’ Blue Eyes is
Back in A Touch of Sinatra, a musical
show about the life and music of Frank
Sinatra. Narrated by Joe Gilligan and
performed by Donnie Farraro.
Registration opens Feb. 9.
Save the Date!
The Friends of the Library will be having their annual Tea on Sunday, March 22.
Youth Programs
your library...
WINTER STORY TIMES
Snuggle Tales Story Time:
Ages: 12 - 36 months. (With parent or
caregiver) Stories, songs, movement fun
and a craft.
Wendesday evening sessions will begin on
Jan. 21 at 7pm.
Monday afternoon sessions will begin on
Jan. 26 at 1:15pm.
Registration begins on Jan. 13.
Play Along Adventures:
Ages: 18 - 36 months. Stories, games and
a craft will be shared with child and
caretaker.
Wendesday morning sessions will begin on
Jan. 21 at 11am.
Thursday morning sessions will begin on
Jan. 22 at 11am.
Registration begins on Jan. 14.
Tales for Tykes:
Story Time fun for children ages 3 – 5.
Sessions will meet on Tuesdays at 1:15pm.
Children must be born on or before
Jan.1, 2012.
Sessions begin on Jan. 20.
Registration begins on Jan. 13.
Story & Craft Explorers:
Stories, games, and craft fun for all our 4 6 year old friends. Children must be born
on or before Jan.1, 2011. Session will meet
on Wednesdays at 4pm.
Registration begins on Jan. 14.
Science Adventures with
Johnda Ferrari
Science facts, games, puzzles and a craft. 5:30pm.
Jan. 30 - Frozen Science Adventures
Grades: 2 and up.
Registration begins Jan. 14
Feb. 26 - Super Senses Save the Day!
Grades: K - 2
Registration begins Feb. 18
Mar. 20 - Welcome Spring
Grades: 2 and up.
Registration begins Mar. 11
A Winter Wonderland!
WINTER PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTS
For a complete listing of programs, visit our website or the Children’s Services Desk.
Crafts on the Go
Come into the library during the
designated time and create a craft. No
registration – materials available while
supplies last. All ages (with parent or
caregiver).
Jan. 14, 5pm. Snowy craft.
Feb. 10, 5pm. Valentine craft.
Mar. 31, 5pm. Spring craft.
Children’s Movies
All Ages. An Adult must accompany
children.
Jan. 16, 4pm. Frozen - Sing Along
Registration begins Jan. 5.
Feb. 19, 1pm. 101 Dalmations
Registration begins Feb. 2.
Mar. 27, 4pm. To be announced
Registration begins Mar. 16.
Jump for Joy with Joyce Oddo
Ages: 18 mos. - 4 yrs (parent or caretaker)
Feb. 19, 11am. Registration on Feb. 11.
Mar. 19, 11am. Registration begins on Mar. 11.
Join this fun-filled movement program
filled with music, parachutes, and dancing
Play Hooray
Ages: 18 mos. - 4 yrs (parent or caretaker).
Stories, music and movement activities with
Mollie the Mouse.
Jan. 29, 1pm. Registration begins on Jan. 22.
Mar. 26, 1pm. Registration begins on Mar. 16.
Global Dancing Tots
Ages: 2 yrs. - 5 yrs. (parent or caretaker).
Dance and movement from around the
world.
Jan. 15, 11am. Registration begins on Jan. 8.
Time for Kids with Donna
Green
Jan. 22, 1:30pm. Ages: 18 mos - 4 yrs.
(parent or caretaker).
Registration begins Jan. 15
Snow stories, crafts, games and songs.
Mar. 12, 1:30pm. Ages: 18 mos - 4 yrs.
(parent or caretaker).
Registration begins Mar. 5.
Lion stories, crafts, games and songs.
Art Adventures
with Joanne
(Materials Fee: $2.00)
Waddles the Penguin Craft
Jan. 13, 1:15pm. Ages: 18 mos. - 5 yrs.
(with caretaker)
Registration begins Jan. 5.
Winter Craft Time
Jan. 23, 5pm. Grades: K - 4.
Registration begins Jan. 14.
Valentine Craft Workshop
Feb. 6, 5pm. Grades: K - 4.
Registration begins Jan. 28.
Feb. 10, 1:15pm. Ages: 18mos. - 5 yrs.
(with caretaker)
Registration begins Feb. 2.
Spring Craft Workshops
Mar. 13, 5pm. Grades: K - 4.
Registration begins Mar. 1
Mar. 31, 1:15pm. Ages: 18mos. - 5 yrs.
(with caretaker)
Registration begins Mar. 23
Youth Programs
Valentine Hop
Feb. 12, 7pm. Grades: K-3. Join this fun filled program filled with
music, dancing, games and valentine fun.
Registration begins on Feb. 5.
Frosty Merriment
Jan. 25 1:30pm. Ages: 18 mos. - 5 yrs. (with caretaker) Frosty
stories, songs, games, and a craft.
Registration begins on Jan. 18.
Sweet Treats
Feb. 13, 5pm. Grades: 2 & up. Make some delicious valentine
treats.
Registration begins on Feb. 4.
Frozen Celebration
Jan. 28, 5:15pm. Grades: K - 3. Frozen stories, games, and a craft.
Registration begins on Jan. 21.
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
Mar. 12, 5pm. Grades: 2 & up. Learn how to decorate some lucky
cupcakes.
Registration begins on Mar. 6.
10 Points for Gryffindor!
Dressed up in their Gryffindor
best for our Harry Potter Party!
Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse!
Congratulations to Sam Curtin, winner of this year¹s New
Hyde Park North Lions Club Peace Poster Contest! Sam is a
7th grade student at New Hyde Park Memorial High School.
Painting Reindeers as Holiday Art.
Children Decorate Halloween
Crafts
A night of illusion and mind reading was
enjoyed at our Power of the Mind Night.
MORE BOOKS, LESS WAIT!
@hillsidelibrar y.info
Books with this symbol mean that the Library has ordered more copies for
better access to new and popular authors and titles, such as Jojo Moyes,
Daniel Silva, Dinesh D’Souza, Veronica Roth, and Liane Moriarty.
t w e e Ns & t e e Ns
Rubber Band Bracelet Club
Jan. 8, 5:30pm. Gr. 5 & up. Create fun rubber band bracelets with
friends. Bring your own loom and rubber bands, and teach each other
fun designs!
Registration begins December 26.
Candlelight Yoga
Gr. 6 & up. Enjoy a night of relaxing poses with certified Yoga
instructor Jenn Gonzalez. Relax your way into dreamland. A small
snack will be served.
Class date: Jan. 16, 6:30pm.
Registration begins Jan. 2.
Class date: Feb. 20, 6:30pm.
Registration begins Jan. 6.
Class date: Mar. 27, 6:30pm.
Registration begins Mar.13.
Winter Snacks
Jan. 22, 5:30pm. Gr. 5 & up. Make fun winter snacks with Ms.
Ambadjes to bring home to your family.
Registration begins Jan. 8.
Clothespin Wreath
Feb. 6, 6:30pm. Gr. 5 & up. Design a colorful wreath for Valentine’s
Day made out of painted clothespins! $2 Materials Fee.
Registration begins Jan. 23.
Zumba!
Feb. 12, 5:15pm. Gr. 5 & up. Enjoy this dance-based exercise with
Ms. Marissa. Dance to today’s biggest hits!
Registration begins Jan. 29.
Snowflake Mosaic
Feb. 26, 6:30pm. Gr. 5 & up. Create a beautiful snowflake mosaic
using sea glass, beads and more! $2 Materials Fee.
Registration begins Feb. 12.
Crystal Mania
Feb. 27, 7pm. Gr. 5 & up. Join the Science Wizard in a special Rock
Candy Lab! See how science is used to create this sweet candy. Create
your own Rock Candy to take home with you.
Registration begins Feb. 12.
YA Art Club
Mar. 6, 6:30pm. Gr. 5 & up. Help decorate our YA Room by creating
a unique art project with Ms. Ambadjes. Projects will be displayed
and given back at the next class.
Registration begins Feb. 20.
St. Patrick’s Day Food Fun!
Mar. 12, 5:30pm. Gr. 5 & up. Make fun St. Patrick’s Day
concoctions, using delicious sweets.
Registration begins Feb. 26.
YA Book Club
Mar. 26, 5:30pm. Gr. 5 & up. Read the fun fantasy book “The
Book of Three” by Lloyd Alexander, and spend the night
discussing the book over snacks. If you’re a Harry Potter fan,
you’ll love The Book of Three, the first book in The Chronicles
of Prydain series.
Registration begins Feb. 26.
**ADULT PROGRAMS**
Special Winter Events at the Hillside Public Library
Celebrate the Chinese New Year!
Tues., Feb. 3, 6:30pm. At a special feast
prepared by cooking instructor Penn
Hongthong who will prepare and serve
Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken with Bean
Sprouts and Vegetable Delight! Fee $3,
40 person limit.
Registration opens Jan. 6.
Adults Winter Reading Party!
Wed., Mar. 18, 2:15pm. All readers are invited
to share their latest “reads” so we can spread
“the joy of reading!” Cider and doughnuts,
coffee, too, and reading lists for all!
*must read 3 titles and submit by Mar. 16
Registration opens Feb. 18
A Rainbow of Irish Music
with Naomi Zeitlin
Fri., Mar. 20, 7pm. Classic and traditional
Irish favorites such as When Irish Eyes Are
Smiling, Danny Boy, A Little Bit of Heaven and
more songs made popular by Irish-American
performers from Broadway to the Silver Screen!
Registration opens Feb.20
Computers & Technology
For Beginners:
Computer Kindergarten for Adults - Tues., Feb. 3, 2pm.
Computer 1st Grade for Adults - Tues., Feb. 24, 2pm.
Computer 3rd Grade for Adults - Tues., Mar. 10, 2pm.
Fee - $10/session.
For Readers:
Reg. opens Jan. 6.
Reg. opens Jan. 27.
Reg. opens Feb. 10.
Meet the Wonderful World of E-Books - Sat., Jan. 31, 10:30am. Reg. opens Jan. 6.
A lecture/demo, presented by Chris Parnell, M.S., Information Technology, teaches how to
access the Nassau Digital Doorway, download to Kindle, Nook, etc.
For All:
Powerpoint! - Sat., Feb. 7, 10:15am. Fee - $10/session.
Reg. opens Jan. 8.
Learn the basics for assembling Powerpoint presentations, a valued skill for those whose jobs
require Powerpoint presentations.
All You Need to Know About Email - Sat., Mar. 5, 10:15am.
Fee - $10/session.
Reg. opens Feb. 6.
**ADULT PROGRAMS**
Health & Lifestyle:
Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Saturdays, Jan. 10, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, 10am - 2pm
No appointments needed.
Fall Prevention Workshop with Nicholas Obidienzo
Occupational Therapy student, Downstate Medical Center
Fridays, Jan. 23 - Mar. 6, 12pm - 2pm. A wide-ranging workshop on
fall prevention, causes of falls, aids to prevent falls, therapy and
balance issues and exercises. Bring lunch – coffee and dessert
provided by library.
Registration opens Jan. 2.
CONTINUED....
Medicare 2015 Update with Medicare Outreach Specialist
Josephine Vaglio
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6:45pm. She brings the latest information on
Medicare changes and rules.
Registration opens Jan. 13.
Stress Away with Jenn Gonzalez
Thursdays, Jan. 29. Registration opens Jan. 13 - or Mar. 5. Registration opens Feb. 5.
As you breathe deeply, stretch your tired mind and body to renew
energy and relax with guided visualization to restore serenity. Fee
$3.50/class.
Chess for Beginners!
Thursdays, Feb. 5, 12 & 26, 1pm - 2pm. Give your brain a great Jewelry Classes with Diane Phillips
workout and learn how to play chess! Instructor provided by the Friday, Jan. 23, 6:45pm. Beaded Heart Pendant. Fee - $5.00
Registration opens Jan. 2.
highly acclaimed Long Island Chess Nuts; Fee - $10.50 for 3 classes.
Friday, Feb. 27, 6:45pm. Shades of Green Necklace. Fee - $5.00
20 person limit.
Registration opens Jan. 30.
Registration opens Jan. 8.
JOBS & CAREERS!
FREE Lectures &
Workshops
Countering Age Discrimination in the Job Market
with career counselor Jamie Petrizzo
Tues., Jan. 13, 2pm. If you’ve ever felt that you were being branded
as too old even before an interview began, here are some
suggestions to help you gain and keep a competitive edge over
younger jobseekers in your search.
Registration open.
How to Ace the Interview!
with career counselor Jamie Petrizzo
Tues., Jan. 27, 6:45pm. Don’t just do okay on an interview – do
an outstanding job! Learn the thought processes behind an interviewer’s questions and let them work in your favor!
Registration opens Dec. 30.
Resume Writing Workshop
with Bob Simmons
Tues., Feb. 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Tips from a professional resume
writer on creating an effective resume, avoiding potential problems
and a critique of all participants’ resumes.
Registration opens Jan.27.
Career Counseling REBOOT!
with career counselor Jamie Petrizzo
Appointments available every Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30am;
11:15am; 1:15pm; 2pm; 2:45pm. Sharing her intuitive instincts
to guide you to creative and positive ways to reboot your job search
techniques.
Career Connections Job Club
Moderated by Bob Simmons
Meets on Wednesdays, 2pm - 4pm.
Jan. 14 - 8 Activities to Cope with Stress During a Job Search
Jan. 28 - 10 Golden Rules of Networking
Feb. 11 - Warning – The Telephone Job Interview Can Be a Trap
Feb. 25 - 9 Ways to Look at a New Employer
Mar. 11 - Biggest Lies Recruiters Tell Candidates
Mar. 25 - Handling Employment References
Lectures:
Elder Law & Real Estate Issues
attorney Mary Ellen Divone
Tues., Feb. 17, 2pm. Discussing an overview of elder law issues
and what seniors should know about selling their homes.
Registration opens Jan. 20.
A Woman’s Guide to Auto Repair
presented by Audra Fordin
Wed., Mar. 4, 3pm or 6:45pm. Owner/manager of Great Bear
Auto Repair, discusses what women should know about auto
repair and maintenance (gentlemen welcome, too!)
Registration opens Feb. 4.
Great Women of History
with Saul Silas Fathi
Tues., Mar. 24, 2pm. From the Bible (Sarah, Mary) to royalty
(Victoria, Catherine the Great) to politics (Indira Gandhi and
Golda Meir), a fascinating look at women who have claimed their
place in history.
Registration opens Feb. 24.
Growing the Best House Plants!
with horticulturist and plant expert Paul Levine
Tues., Mar. 31, 2pm. Teaching you how to make your house
plants bloom!
Registration opens Mar. 3.
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Board of Trustees
Kathleen Seyfried, President
Maura Rossi, Vice President
Richard Bursig
Peter Pinto
Sloan Vahldieck
Charlene Noll, Director
Antiques appraiser Eddie Costello discussed value
of landscape painting.
Sen. Jack Martins drops in on our “Discovering
Long Island” program.
Career counselor, Jamie Petrizzo lectures
jobseekers on “Acing the Interview”.
Diane Cypkin enchants with love songs from
World War II.
Andrea Diaz, Maria Araujo, Literacy Nassau
tutor Pamela Shampan, Nasrin Sikder and
Maria Santos on last day of ESL class.
Diane Phillips (center, glasses) teaches the fine
point of jewelry design.