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Longwood Public Library May/June Newsletter 2015
Library Update
Much progress has been made at the construction site! Workers have begun installing the two-story curtain wall of
windows which will face a new terrace and the natural views to the south. Drywall and taping is occurring throughout the
building, as pictured in the inset photo of the new community room. The larger auditorium next to the community room will
feature tiered seating for performances.
Discounted Tickets for Local Attractions
The library has a limited number of discounted tickets available for the Bronx Zoo, Long Island Game Farm and
Long Island Aquarium.
• BRONX ZOO: tickets cost $21 and will expire on December 31
• LI GAME FARM: tickets cost $10 and do not expire
• LI AQUARIUM: tickets cost $16.50 (includes aviary and butterfly exhibit) and do not expire
Stop by the Circulation Desk after May 1 to purchase your tickets with cash (exact change please) or money order
only. There is a limit of six tickets per venue per person, and the person who purchases the tickets must have a valid
Longwood Public Library card.
Annual Budget Vote & Trustee Election
The library’s 2015-2016 budget vote was held on Tuesday, April 14. We are pleased to report that the budget passed,
379 yes to 107 no. Lauren O’Connell was re-elected to a five-year term on the Board of Trustees.
Thank you for your support.
Children’s Programs
Unless otherwise noted, all programs for children from birth through Pre-K are intended for parents and children together.
Programs for children in grades K-6 are intended for children on their own.
2015 Summer Reading Club “Every Hero Has a Story”
It’s that time of year again!! Children of all ages (from infants to children who have completed grade
6) are invited to join the Summer Reading Club which begins on June 1. There are four clubs which
include infants through 23 months, 2 years to Pre K, completed grades K-4, and completed
grades 5 and 6. Fun prizes will be available for all clubs throughout the summer. Be sure to look for
our summer calendar for exciting programs that will be offered all summer long including crafts,
science explorations, animal encounters and much more! Children can begin redeeming prizes on
June 29. Registration for the Summer Reading Club begins on Monday, June 1. (If your child
needs any special accommodations, please contact [email protected].)
Mother Goose on the Loose
Friday, May 1 at 11:00 am
Children (12 months–Pre K)
Registration is ongoing
Celebrate Mother Goose Day with a morning of rhymes, songs and crafts galore! Children are invited to visit with Mother Goose
along with some of her favorite friends. (Snacks provided may not be suitable for those with food allergies.) (LWJ107)
Location: YPC
Mostly Mother Goose
Saturday, May 2 at 11:00 am
Children (infant–36 months)
Classic nursery rhymes along with popular children’s songs will be enjoyed by all during this literacy-rich program for young
ones. (LWJ102)
Location: LPL
Morning Stories
Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18 at 10:30 am
Children (2-5 years)
Start your child’s day off with a story and a smile! Come listen to some favorite childhood tales as well as new ones, along with
songs and movement activities. (LWJ245)
Location: LPL
May the “Fourth” Be with You
Monday, May 4 at 7:00 pm
Children (grades 2-6)
Calling all Padawans! Come down for a Jedi training program! We will make Star Wars crafts, have Wookie cookies, and master
the Force! (LWJ837)
Location: WMI
Screen-Free Week
Monday, May 4 – Sunday, May 10
Screen-free Week is a national celebration in which children and families spend seven days turning off
entertainment screen media and turning ON life! It’s a time to unplug and play, read, daydream, create, explore
and spend family time with family and friends…and the library! Please join in on the “screen-free fun” with one
or more of Longwood Public Library’s “screen-free” activities, including attending a program, borrowing a book
bundle, and taking home an activity! Come in to the library and tell us what “screen free” activity you did with
your family and you will be entered into a raffle which will be drawn at the end of the week!
Mama’s Little Babytime
Wednesday, May 6 at 10:30 am
OR Saturday, May 9 at 10:30 am
Bring your baby for a circle time of songs, baby games and a simple craft for you to create with your little one. (LWJ120)
Location: Wednesday, May 6 – YPC
Saturday, May 9 – LPL
Paws for Reading
Wednesdays, May 6, 27
from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Drop in only (no registration required)
Man’s best friend can do a lot more than fetch and roll over. Research now suggests that dogs can actually help children learn to
read. Come meet Karen Maier and one of her certified therapy dogs for a 15-minute reading session. For young children one of
the big challenges in learning to read is the embarrassment of making mistakes. Reading to dogs provides a simple solution: a
non-judgmental, comforting furry friend who “listens” and takes the pressure off of the child as he learns to read. This program
will be a drop-in for any child who is a reader through grade 6. Karen will be here beginning at 4:30 pm with the last session
beginning no later than 5:45 pm. (LWJ905)
Location: LPL
- Crafty Kids -“All Kinds of Kisses”
Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 pm OR
Friday, May 8 at 10:30 am OR 2:00 pm
Children (2 years–Pre K)
Each barnyard animal has its favorite kind of kiss, but the best one of all is a mother’s goodnight kiss. Come hear this sweet
story and make a craft with your special someone! (LWJ225)
Location: Thursday, May 7 – LPL
Friday, May 8 – YPC
That Special Someone
Friday, May 8 at 5:30 pm
Children (grades K-3)
Join us for a few sweet stories and then make a gift you can give to your special someone. (LWJ358)
Location: LPL
Children’s Book Week
Monday, May 4 – Sunday, May 10
The annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading
Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the
country. Come celebrate at Longwood Public Library by attending one of our great library programs,
visiting our Children’s Department, and participating in our first bookmark contest! Entry forms will be
available online or at the library from May 4-10, and designed bookmarks should be returned by June
1. The winning bookmarks will be printed and featured throughout the summer.
Experience Flamenco
Prepare to be dazzled by Fuerza Flamenca!
Saturday, May 9, from 2:00-3:30 pm
Spend an afternoon enjoying the music of flamenco, a form of Spanish folk music and dance from the region of Andalusia in
southern Spain. Families welcome. (LWM0509)
Location: LJHS Auditorium
Lisa Joy and Friends
Wednesdays, May 13, 20, and 27 at 10:30 am
Registration begins May 1
Partner with your child in a calm, relaxed environment that will provide an intimate setting for learning through sensory activities.
Taught by Lisa Joy Walters, a NYS-certified special education teacher with more than 20 years of experience, this four-week
program is particularly appropriate for children aged 2 years through Pre K who have developmental delays and/or those who
fall within the autism spectrum. It is an inclusive program and all children are welcome. (LWJ235)
Location: YPC
Babies Boogie
Fridays, May 15 and 22 at 10:30 am
Boogie with your little one, sing along, and have some fun! Nicole Sparling will be visiting for this wonderful movement class
featuring instruments and music from around the world. (LWJ113)
Location: YPC
Toddlers Tango
Fridays, May 15 and 22 at 11:30 am
Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and sing along with Nicole Sparling for this wonderful movement class featuring instruments
and music from around the world. (LWJ212)
Location: YPC
Game On!
Come try out some new board games and play some oldies too! This no-tech gaming program is packed with good oldfashioned fun! (LWJ368)
Location: LPL
Spring Nature Walk at Prosser Pines
Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 pm
Families with children (3 years–grade 6)
Our resident “nature lady,” Barbara Lindemann, will take families on a fun and educational walk through Prosser Pines.
Learn about the plants, insects, flowers and much more! (LWJ812)
Location: Prosser Pines Park, Yaphank-Middle Island Road, Middle Island
Drop-In Lego Play
Children (K–grade 6)
No registration required
Children are invited to drop-in and play with our Legos! Boards will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your
friends and have some fun! (LWJ346)
Location: LPL
- Kiddie Café -“May Flowers”
Wednesday, May 20 at 4:45 pm
Listen to a blooming good story and
then turn a cupcake into a beautiful
May flower with all types of decorative treats! (LWJ302)
Location: LPL
A Special Night of Family Fun with Lisa Joy
Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 pm
Families with children (through grade 8)
Come out for a night of family fun with Lisa Joy! Lisa is a special educator with 20 years of experience working with children on
the autism spectrum as well as those with chronic illness. This is an inclusive program that is open to all families. This will be a
wonderful opportunity for both parents and children to meet new friends! As always, please let us know if your child needs any
accommodations to help him/her enjoy the program. (LWJ730)
Location: WMI
Fancy Nancy Storytime
Saturday, May 23 at 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
Children (4 years–grade 2)
It’s Fancy Nancy’s tenth birthday this year! Celebrate this stupendous (that’s a fancy word for great!) book with stories and a
craft! (LWJ526)
Location: LPL
Let’s Explore…Bookflix!
Let’s explore Bookflix and discover all of the great stories and activities this new online site has to offer. This great website
pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction ebooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and
learning. Then we will do art projects related to the stories we explore! (LWJ527)
Location: LPL
Program location key:
LPL: Longwood Public Library – Temporary Location – 1241 Middle Country Road, Middle Island
LJHS: Longwood Junior High School – 198 Longwood Road, Middle Island
WMI: West Middle Island Elementary School – 30 Swezey Lane, Middle Island
YPC: Yaphank Presbyterian Church – Community Services Center – 65 Main Street, Yaphank (behind the church)
Children’s Programs in June
Farm Fun
Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16 at 10:30 am OR 12:00 pm
Join us for an hour of fun on the farm! This program takes place at the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank. There will be a story, a
nature craft and a morning of exploration at the farm’s Nature Explore Classroom. This program is rain or shine (a rainy day will
be an indoor experience). You may register for up to two sessions. (LWJ234)
Location: SCF
Book Buddies
Thursdays, June 4, 11, and 18 at 6:30 pm
Children (5 years–grade 2)
Come to the library and read with our Book Buddy volunteers! Pick a time slot to meet with a book buddy volunteer who will be
ready to listen and read with you. (Our book buddy volunteers are high school students who love to read with kids!) (LWJ513)
Location: LPL
Lisa Joy on the Farm
Saturday, June 6 at 10:30 am
Families with children (4 years–grade 6)
Partner with your child in a calm, relaxed environment at the farm. This program will provide an intimate setting for learning
through sensory activities. Taught by Lisa Joy Walters, a NYS-certified special education teacher with over 20 years of
experience, this four-week program is particularly appropriate for children aged 2 years through Pre K who have developmental
delays and/or those who fall within the autism spectrum. It is an inclusive program and all children are welcome. (LWJ704)
Location: SCF
Guys Read
Tuesdays, June 9 and 16 at 5:30 pm
Join Miss Janine for stories that boys will truly enjoy listening to, and then have a great time with crafts and activities. (LWJ316)
Location: LPL
*Battle of the Books
Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, and 21
from 6:30-8:30 pm
Entering grades 6 through 9 only
(in-person only)
Do you like to read and answer trivia questions? Battle of the Books is a county-wide competition of tweens who are entering
grades 6 through 9. For more information, see the program description on page 6!
Paws for Reading
Wednesdays, June 10 and 24
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Drop in only (no registration)
Man’s best friend can do a lot more than fetch and roll over. Research now suggests that dogs can actually help children learn to
read. Come meet Karen Maier and one of her certified therapy dogs for a 15-minute reading session. For young children one of
the big challenges in learning to read is the embarrassment of making mistakes. Reading to dogs provides a simple solution: a
non-judgmental, comforting furry friend who “listens” and takes the pressure off of the child as he learns to read. This program
will be a drop-in for any child who is a reader through grade 6. Karen will be here beginning at 4:30 pm with the last session
beginning no later than 5:45 pm. (LWJ905)
Location: LPL
Candy Sushi
Friday, June 12 at 6:00 pm
Turn candy and other delicious treats into “sushi” rolls that are sure to be fun to design, create and eat! (LWJ731)
Location: LPL
Shake & Make Music!
Monday, June 15
Children (infant–17 months) at 10:00 am
Children (18-35 months) at 11:00 am
Registration begins June 1
A high-energy, fun-filled music and movement program incorporating instruments, bean bags, bubbles and more for little ones
and their caregivers. An entertaining, educational and unique learning experience for all! (LWJ241)
Location: YPC
Drop-In Lego Play
Monday, June 15 at 6:00 pm
Children (K–grade 6)
No registration required
Children are invited to “drop-in” and play with our Legos! Boards will be available on a first come, first served basis. Bring your
friends and have some fun! (LWJ346)
Location: LPL
Just for Dad
Wednesday, June 17 at 10:30 am OR 2:00 pm
Join us in a celebration of that special guy in a child’s life! Listen to stories and songs, and create a gift to give your special
someone on Father’s Day. (LWJ214)
Location: YPC
Dad’s Night Out
Thursday, June 18 at 6:00 pm
Children (4 years–grade 3 with parent)
Children will enjoy a night out with a special man in their life at the Coram Country Lanes! Grown-ups and kids will get to bowl a
game together and have some fun with library friends. Tickets will be available for each child registered with one special guest
and can be picked up when you register or when you arrive at the bowling alley. (LWJ732)
Location: Coram Country Lanes, 615 Middle Country Rd. Coram
Father’s Day Gift
Do you want to make a handmade gift for that special man in your life? Come to the library, listen to some fun Father’s Day
stories, and then make a craft that you can give as a gift. (LWJ522)
Location: LPL
Construction Zone
Tuesday, June 23 at 10:30 am OR 2:00 pm
Put on your hard hats and let’s build with all types of blocks! Imaginative play to enhance your child’s gross motor skills along
with socialization. Bring your little construction workers to our newest program! (LWJ224)
Location: YPC
Summer Kick-off at the Farm
Friday, June 26 at 10:30 or 11:30 OR 2:00 pm
Families with children
(12 months–completed grade 6)
Join us as we celebrate the start of the summer season with fun on the Suffolk County Farm! Families can sign-up for the
Summer Reading Club, play games, decorate a cookie, go on a scavenger hunt, create sand art and make some crafts! Come
celebrate with us! (Snacks provided may not be suitable for those with food allergies.) (LWJ872)
Location: SCF
Itsy Bitsy Storytime
Sing songs, listen to stories, and share some fingerplays on a bright summer day! Then take home a craft to continue your
summertime fun! (LWJ247)
Location: LPL
Magneto n ’Me
Children (completed grades K-3)
Did you know the Earth is one big magnet? Join educators from Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum to find out how magnets
played a role on ships, and learn how to use a magnetic compass. Try to paint with magnets and create an awesome magnetic
silly putty! (LWJ881)
Location: YPC
LMS: Longwood Middle School – 41 Yaphank Middle Island Road, Middle Island
SCF: Suffolk County Farm – 350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank
Children’s Programs in July
Fourth of July Fun
Friday, July 3 at 10:30 am OR 11:30 am
Friday, July 3 at 2:00 pm
Celebrate the birthday of the USA with crafts, a fun story and patriotic tunes! (LWJ828)
Location: YPC
Sciencetellers “Dragons and Dreams”
Tuesday, July 7 at 11:00 am
Families with children
(4 years–completed grade 6)
This summer, come along with Sciencetellers on an epic, laughter-filled journey that proves heroes really DO exist! Throughout
the tale, volunteers from the audience help conduct exciting experiments that make the characters’ super powers and heroic
deeds come to life! See how science can make the ordinary… extraordinary! (LWJ864)
Location: LMS
Superhero Cupcakes
Thursday, July 9 at 12:30 pm
Who’s your favorite superhero? Create the symbols of Batman, Spiderman, and Superman on delicious cupcakes with the
Baking Coach! (LWJ882)
Location: YPC
Tween Programs
Open to children in grades 4-6
Be sure to check out the children’s section for additional programs that are suitable for tweens!
Minecraft Club
Saturday, May 9 at 5:00 pm
Saturday, July 11 at 5:00 pm
Join your library friends for a fun game of Minecraft! Build your own castle, fight the Ender Dragon, or explore the Nether – the
possibilities are endless! We’ll be playing the Minecraft.edu version of the game, so you do not need to have a personal account to
play. There will be snacks and lots of time to play! (Snacks provided might not be suitable for those with food allergies.) (LWJ305)
Location: LPL
Creator Club: Tie-Dye Socks
Make bright springtime socks with a special tie-dying technique that lets you draw your own designs! Please bring a pair of plain white
socks to the program. (LWJ675)
Location: LPL
Board Game Bonanza
Can you solve the mystery in Clue? How high can you build your Jenga tower? Can you guess who? Join your library friends for some
board game fun! (LWJ645)
Location: LPL
Kindness Kids: Summer Reading Club Art
Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 pm
Help us decorate the library for the Summer Reading Club! We’ll use markers to color in some black and white artwork prints and bring
them to life! (LWJ686)
Location: LPL
Spring Sun Catchers
Spring is in the air! Catch yourself some sun when you make a colorful sun catcher out of melted crayons and wax paper to hang from
your window! (LWJ646)
Location: LPL
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Feeling crafty? Gather up your friends and join Miss Jill at the library! We will make a cool creation that you can show off and share
with your pals! (LWJ720)
Location: LPL
Creator Club: Library Tote Bag
Decorate a canvas tote bag with fabric paint to carry around your library books! Then we’ll make a special section with chalkboard paint
so you can write the due dates of your library items! (LWJ676)
Location: LPL
Candy Sushi
Turn candy and other delicious treats into “sushi” rolls that are sure to be fun to design, create and eat! (LWJ731)
Location: LPL
Father’s Day Gift
Do you want to make a handmade gift for that special man in your life? Come to the library, listen to some fun Father’s Day stories,
and then make a craft that you can give as a gift. (LWJ522)
Location: LPL
Kindness Kids: We Love Our Vets!
Join your library friends to sort supplies, make goodie bags, and decorate cards for the residents of our local veterans’ home! (LWJ687)
Location: LPL
Magneto n’ Me
Children (completed grades 3-6)
Did you know the Earth is one big magnet? Join educators from Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum to find out how magnets played
a role on ships, and learn how to use a magnetic compass. Try to paint with magnets and create an awesome magnetic silly putty!
(LWJ881)
Location: LPL
Creator Club: Superhero Desk Organizer
Monday, July 6 at 7:00 pm
Join us to make and decorate a desk organizer out of different sized paper tubes and comic book pages to hold all your pencils, pens
and paper clips. (LWJ671)
Location: LPL
Superman Cake Pops
Thursday, July 9 at 2:00 pm
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … Superman cake pops! Join the Baking Coach to make these super snacks with blue chocolate and yummy
icing. (LWJ647)
Location: YPC
Young Adult Programs
Young Adult programs are open to students entering grades 7-12
Students who have not yet completed 6th grade are welcome to register for programs in our Children’s Department.
Everyone who registers for a Young Adult Services program needs a valid LPL library card.
Summer Reading Club 2015 Unmask!
Our Summer Reading Club for teens is bigger and better than ever before! Just read any three books (as long as they are appropriate
for your reading level and you have never read them before) and fill out a book summary form. Then after you read three books, you’ll
receive a raffle ticket to enter our grand prize drawing for an iPad mini. You’ll also get a free book from our giveaway cart and an
invitation to register for our end of summer party – Cosmic Bowling at Coram Country Lanes. For every book you read after that, you
can fill out a book summary form and choose a free book from our prize cart! Stop by the Adult Department Desk for more details and
to sign up beginning June 1. (LWY999)
Minecraft Guild
Saturday, May 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm
Saturday, July 11 from 6:30-8:30 pm
Minecraft is more than just a game about breaking and placing blocks. Players can work together to build wonderfully imaginative
things, or can work independently to build a portal to another world. It’s like digital Legos – only better! There will be snacks and lots of
time to play. We’ll be playing the Minecraft.edu version of the game, which means that while you do not need to have a personal
account to play, you will be playing on the library’s server. Everyone who attends will need to sign and agree to LPL’s Minecraft Code
of Conduct before starting the game. A copy of our Minecraft Code of Conduct can be found under the “Teens” link on the library’s
homepage. (LWY158)
Location: LPL
*Battle of the Books
Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, and 21 from 6:30-8:30 pm
Entering grades 6 through 9 only
Registration begins May 15 (in-person only)
Do you like to read and answer trivia questions? Battle of the Books is a county-wide competition of young adults who are entering
grades 6 through 9. Teams answer trivia questions based on eight different books (everybody reads all eight!) and score points for
their team with each correct answer. Longwood was the County Champ back in 2006 – come and help us regain our title! Join YA
Librarian Ms. Goldstein on the dates listed above to prepare for this competition. Register (in-person only) and pick up a set of books
and a practice schedule beginning May 15. (LWY501)
Location: LMS
Classic Games and Goodies
Friday, June 19 from 7:00-8:30 pm
Unplug & unwind at an evening of delicious snacks and low-tech games, including the ever-popular “Apples to Apples” as well as some
brand-new board games. Sign up with a friend or make some new friends! (LWY011)
Location: LPL
Meet Sphero
Wednesday, July 1 from 2:00-3:30 pm
Sphero is an interactive and engaging robotic ball that brings programming off the computer and into real life. It can roll up to seven
feet per second! We’ll be using our Google Nexus tablets to control our Spheros as we race them through obstacle courses and teach
them to do tricks. Join us to find out what else these little robots are capable of doing! (LWY166)
Location: YPC
Games and Goodies
Spend an afternoon playing games and munching on a variety of goodies! We’ll be bringing lots of board games, delicious snacks and
our Wii so that we can play some video games, too! (LWY010)
Location: YPC
THE UNIVERSE IS SAFE!
Longwood CHEWBOOKAS Achieve GALACTIC
GREATNESS at
10Th ANNUAL ADVANCED DIVISION BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
he Force was with our Star Wars-themed Battle of the Books team, The Chewbookas, this year! ADB:
Advanced Division Battle of the Books is a competition for teens in grades 9-12. Everyone on the
team read three books: Cinder by Marissa Meyer, Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins,
and Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley. We then played against 19 other libraries in a trivia
contest about all three books where our team continued their tradition of outstanding play by going to the finals
for the tenth year. We went on to win the Suffolk County Championship for the third year in a row, competing
against talented teams from Harborfields, Brentwood and Riverhead. We looked fabulous and our team also
took home the coveted costume award! Congratulations to an amazing team who always knew how to
combine having fun and working hard, and whose support and encouragement of each other was inspiring to
all of your coaches. And yes, Devin and Phil, those were indeed the questions you were looking for.
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PHOTO:
Back Row: Victoria Kolasinski (Amidala), Devin Sandoval (Darth Vader), Jasmin Strong (Jedi), Jessica Reyes (Jedi),
Jimmy Nelson (Jedi), Alyssa Arbuiso (Jedi), Phil Rossillo (Darth Maul), Sophia Fellenz (Yoda)
Front Row: Yousuf Khan (Chewbacca), Katie Brownfiel (Han Solo), Rebecca Gennes (Princess Leia), Brian Nelson
(Luke Skywalker)
YA Community Service Opportunities
If you need community service hours or if you just like the idea of helping others, sign up for a fun program:
*Book Review
We are looking for young adults each month who would be willing to read a newly published teen novel and write a brief review which
will be published on our Facebook page! Pick up a book and a review form in the new teen books section. When you finish the book,
write a review and return it to the library. When we receive your review, we’ll give you a certificate for a half hour of community service.
You can select books at any time throughout the year.
Baking to Donate: Mud Pies
Tuesday, May 19 from 7:00-8:15 pm
Join the Baking Coach and come create this chocolatey treat with Cool Whip, pudding and cookie crusts that the residents of our local
veterans’ home are sure to love! Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for one hour and 15 minutes of
community service. (LWY242)
Location: LHS Room TBA
Summer Reading Club Decorating
Wednesday, May 27 from 7:00-8:00 pm
Help us decorate the library for Summer Reading Club! We have enlarged several pieces of black and white clipart to go with our
theme “Unmask!” and need help painting them. After they are painted, we’ll hang them throughout the library for the summer. Please
wear old clothes or bring a smock. Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for one hour of community service. (LWY241)
Location: LPL
Baking to Donate: Ladybug Cupcakes
Friday, June 5 from 7:00-8:00 pm
Make a delicious springtime treat for the residents of our local veterans’ home with the Baking Coach! Everyone who participates will
receive a certificate for one hour of community service. (LWY243)
Location: LHS Room TBA
Book Buddies Assistance
Thursdays, June 4 OR June 11 OR
June 18 from 6:30-8:00 pm
For teens in grades 9-12 only
Help a younger child learn to love reading as much as you do! We’ll have a big stack of children’s books, and you will spend the
evening in a shared reading experience with a child between the ages of 5 and 8. This program is limited to teens in grades 9-12, and
you may register for only one of the available dates. Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for 1.5 hours of community
service. (LWY245)
Location: LPL
Talking Newsletter
Thursday, June 11 from 7:00-8:30 pm
We have a link on our homepage so that visually impaired patrons can click n’ listen to our newsletter being read to them. We need
four teens each month who are willing to read the Children’s and Young Adult sections of our newsletter out loud while we record you.
Everyone who participates will receive a certificate for 1.5 hours of community service. (LWY002)
Location: LPL
Gift Bags for Our Troops
Friday, July 10 from 7:00-8:00 pm
Decorate a drawstring sack with appliques and fabric paint. Then create handwritten cards and notes to stuff in the sacks (along with a
lot of goodies) and mail them to troops serving overseas. Participants will receive a certificate for one hour of community service. We
are able to offer this program due to the continued kindness of the Longwood Homemakers, who create the drawstring sacks that we
decorate – thanks, Homemakers! (LWY164)
Location: LPL
*SAT/ACT Preparation
Thursdays, August 13, 20 & 27,
September 3, 10, 17 & 24 and October 1 from 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $100 due at time of registration
(cash only, exact change)
Whether you are undecided about which test to take, or are already planning to take both, this class will help you prepare for both the
ACT and SAT. Teacher Gregg Zehentner will get you ready to take either or both exams and all teaching materials will be provided.
Bring a notebook, pen and calculator to class with you. (LWY176)
Location: TBA
Start Planning for Summer Fun Open to All Ages
*Ducks Baseball
Sunday, June 21 at 1:35 pm OR Saturday, July 4 at 6:35 pm
Tickets: $12 each
Deadline to purchase tickets: May 18
Cash, exact change required at registration
Looking for a great way to show Dad how much you love him? Take him to the ballpark for Father’s Day! The library has tickets for
two great Ducks Baseball games. Both games are in Section 113. (LWY750)
Location: Bethpage Ballpark in Central Islip
*Splish Splash
Saturday, July 18
Deadline to purchase tickets: Wednesday, July 15
OR Monday, August 3
Tickets: $29 each
Children 2 years old and younger are FREE
It’s not too early to start dreaming about warmer weather! Bring the family and enjoy the day at Splish Splash in Riverhead. Each
family will provide their own transportation to and from the water park. (LWY027)
Location: Splish Splash Waterpark in Riverhead
*Country Fair
Deadline to purchase tickets: Tuesday, July 14
Thursday, July 30 from 6:00-9:00 pm
Tuesday, August 11 from 6:00-9:00 pm
Deadline to purchase tickets: Monday, August 10
Tickets: $18 each
Do you like laser tag? Go-karts? Miniature golf? Batting cages? Who doesn’t? Then join us for an evening of fun at Country Fair in
Medford! You can enjoy unlimited activities for three hours. (LWY751)
Location: Country Fair in Medford
In-person registration is ongoing at the Adult Department Desk.
There is no limit to the number of tickets purchased for these three events, but you must have a valid Longwood Public
Library card. Tickets are non-refundable.
The library will try to accommodate refund requests made one week prior to the scheduled program date,
unless the program is advertised as “Non-Refundable.” Requests can be made at the Adult Department Desk.
LHS: Longwood High School – 100 Longwood Road, Middle Island
LMS: Longwood Middle School – 41 Yaphank Middle Island Road, Middle Island
Adult Programs
Adult Summer Reading Club: In the HOME Stretch
It’s an exciting time at the library! We are all eager to return to our beautiful newly renovated building but there is still fun to be
had now. Join the 12th Annual Adult Summer Reading Club! Each book you read or listen to gives you an opportunity to win
fun prizes from our weekly raffle drawings. For each book you finish, fill out a raffle card and enter to win prizes. A one or two
sentence review is encouraged but not required. Keep busy reading until those doors open! Advance registration beginning
June 6 is required to participate. Stop at the Adult Department Desk for more information. (LWA450)
Antiques Primer 101
Do you wander around your house wondering if your “treasures” have any value? Ed Costello returns to present easy to
understand, fundamental basics in the field of antiques and collectibles, focusing on many of the most popular categories
including furniture, porcelain, silver, jewelry, and toys. The first 40 individuals to register will also get a ticket for a free verbal
appraisal. (LWA111)
Location: YPC
Defensive Driving Course
Monday & Tuesday, May 18 & 19
from 6:30-9:30 pm
Completion of this course helps those who attend become better, safer drivers and may include a reduction of violation points on
your license and a discount on automobile insurance. A check for $30 payable to Driver Safety Program is required at the first
class. (LWA302)
Location: LHS Room 1504
Super Foods
Super foods are the most nutritionally-rich foods on the planet. They’re known to boost vitality, energy and immunity. Holistic
health coach Tina Annibell will discuss the nutritional qualities and health benefits of this important class of foods. She’ll share
her favorite super food recipes and easy ways to add these foods into your family’s diet in ways they’ll love. Printed recipes and
informational handouts will be available for participants to take home. (LWA124)
Nutritional Fitness: Building Healthy Bodies & Minds
Are you unsure of what you should be eating on a daily basis? Are you trying to lose weight but not achieving your goals? Do
you feel tired with no energy more often than not? Your nutrition not only correlates with how you look, but more importantly,
how you feel. Many people fall for deceptive advertising claims made by food companies. At the same time, obesity, among
other health issues, is on the rise in both children and adults. Learning how to read food labels and ingredient lists will pave the
way to a cleaner and healthier lifestyle. Certified personal trainer Ashley Rau will be here to give you tips for a healthy body,
healthy mind and healthy life! (LWA127)
Women’s Self Defense Class
Mondays, June 8 & 15 at 7:00 pm
Join Konstantina Holland for a two-session women’s self-defense class. Women will learn important self-defense tactics and
principles. After a short warm-up you will learn some basic physical self-defense techniques, which will be reviewed and
expanded upon in the second session. Techniques will be tailored for women being attacked by a larger, stronger assailant.
Wear comfortable clothing, as participation is encouraged. (LWA507)
Location: YPC
Foods to Travel By: Treat Your Taste Buds to the Flavors of Europe!
Join Savvy Sightseer and cookbook author Jeanne Schnupp on a food lover’s tasting of dishes from three European countries.
You’ll hear about the individual culinary customs of each country along with lots of foodie facts. As you savor each recipe, you’ll
be whisked along on a “culinary vacation” with photos from each nation. Recipes for all three dishes are yours to take home.
(LWA167)
Arts & Crafts
Calligraphy
Learn this beautiful style of writing so you can put that personal touch to invitations and other stationery items. This class is
easy enough for a beginner. Each participant must bring a Schaefer calligraphy kit consisting of a pen with nibs and ink
cartridges or a permanent calligraphy marker to class. (LWA234)
Location: LJHS Room 1102
Decorative Painting: “God Bless America” Tray
Materials fee: $4
Paint a patriotic theme on a 6x8 metal tray with Linda O’Connell. (LWA235)
Victorian Hydrangea Wreath
Monday June 1 at 7:00 pm
Materials fee: $10
Welcome our newest craft instructor Bonnie Schwartz. She will be here to help you assemble a romantic 12” wreath covered
with silk petals and pearls. Lovely for doors or walls! (LWA242)
Decorative Painting: Patriotic Decorations
Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 pm
Materials fee: $5
Paint two adorable hanging cutouts with a patriotic theme just in time for Flag Day. (LWA236)
Train Trip to New York City
Saturday, June 13
Cost is $9.50 per person, round trip
Limited registration begins May 1
The library is sponsoring a do-your-own-thing group trip into Manhattan via the Long Island Rail Road. We will depart from the
Ronkonkoma Train Station on the 9:40 train. All participants must sit in the first car on the trip into the city. Individuals have the
option to return on any train that day. Cash only, exact change please. Patrons may purchase up to four tickets per library card.
Please note these tickets are non-refundable. Call the Adult Department Desk at 924-6400 x251.
Bus Trips
Essex, Connecticut
Thursday, July 9
Cost is $94 per person, payable by check to McCarney Tours
We begin our day at the quaint Griswold Inn for a relaxing luncheon before heading off for a delightful river cruise. At Deep
River Landing we will board the River Quest for a 90-minute cruise along the serene Connecticut River with breathtaking views
including Gillette Castle and the Goodspeed Opera House. The bus leaves Friendly’s parking lot at 8:00 am and returns at
approximately 8:00 pm. Don’t miss this wonderful day! (LWA421)
Bartow-Pell Museum & Arthur Avenue
Wednesday, August 12
Cost is $90 per person, payable by non-refundable check to McCarney Tours
We will begin the day with a tour of the Bartow-Pell Mansion, which recalls a type of country living that existed in the Pelham
Bay area in the mid-19th century, on an estate whose roots date back to 1654. Thomas Pell, an English doctor from
Connecticut, bought the land from the Siwanoy Indians as part of a nearly 9,000-acre tract. The estate was reduced to 220 acres
by the end of the Revolutionary War. It was bought in 1836 by Robert Bartow who built the present Grecian-style stone mansion
with Greek Revival interiors. He moved into the house with his wife and children in 1842. The Bartow-Pell Mansion opened as a
museum in 1946. After our tour we will enjoy a delicious lunch at Mario’s Restaurant on Arthur Avenue. There will be time to
shop on Arthur Avenue after lunch. The bus will leave Friendly’s parking lot at 8:30 am and return home at approximately 5:00
pm. (LWA408)
Cooking Programs
Going South of the Border
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Simply Creative Chef Rob Scott! Enjoy a Mexican tortilla soup and a south-of-the-border lasagna
like you’ve never had before. (LWA645)
Cooking with Chef Charlie: First Crops
Join Chef Charlie Walsh and learn some delicious recipes for the early harvest. A tasting will follow. (LWA604)
Location: LJHS Cafeteria
Cooking with Chef Charlie: Summertime Favorites
Learn some new recipes to help you celebrate the good old summertime. A tasting will follow. (LWA605)
Location: LJHS Cafeteria
Book Discussions
Books will be available at the circulation desk one month prior to each discussion.
No registration required. Location: LPL
Daytime Book Discussions
The Reason I Jump: One Boy’s Voice from the Silence of Autism
by Naoki Higashida
Written by a very smart, very self-aware, and very charming thirteen-year-old boy with autism, The Reason I Jump is a one-of-akind memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, perceives, and responds in ways few of us can imagine.
Parents and family members who never thought they could get inside the head of their autistic loved one at last have a way to
break through to the curious, subtle and complex life within. With disarming honesty and a generous heart, Naoki shares his
unique point of view on not only autism but life itself. His insights into the mystery of words, the wonders of laughter, and the
elusiveness of memory are so startling, so strange and so powerful that you will never look at the world the same way again.
(LWB001)
The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout
Thursday, June 18 at 3:15 pm
Haunted by the freak accident that killed their father when they were children, Jim and Bob Burgess escaped from their Maine
hometown of Shirley Falls for New York City as soon as possible. Jim, a sleek, successful corporate lawyer, has belittled his
bighearted brother their whole lives, and Bob, a Legal Aid attorney who idolizes Jim, has always taken it in stride. But their longstanding dynamic is upended when their sister Susan – the Burgess sibling who stayed behind – urgently calls them home. Her
lonely teenage son Zach has gotten himself into a world of trouble, and Susan desperately needs their help. And so the Burgess
brothers return to the landscape of their childhood, where the long-buried tensions that have shaped and shadowed their
relationship begin to surface in unexpected ways that will change them forever. (LWB001)
Noticias Con Elma Lugo
Club de lectura de verano para adultos: En la recta final
La inscripción comienza sábado, 6 de junio
¡Es una época emocionante para la biblioteca! Nosotros estamos ansiosos por volver a nuestro edificio recién renovado, pero
todavía hay diversión ahora. ¡Únete al club de lectura de verano para adultos! Cada libro que usted lea o escuche le da la
oportunidad de ganar premios divertidos de nuestros sorteos semanales. Una revisión de una o dos frases se recomienda pero
no es obligatorio. ¡Manténgase ocupado leyendo hasta que las puertas abran! Para obtener más información visite al
departamento de referencia de adultos. Código: LWA450
See page 8 for English translation
The library will try to accommodate refund requests made one week prior to the scheduled program date,
unless the program is advertised as “Non-Refundable.” Requests can be made at the Adult Department Desk.
LHS: Longwood High School – 100 Longwood Road, Middle Island
Genealogy
NOTE NEW DAY!
Genealogy Help Sessions
Do you need a little extra help with your family history research?
A limited number of private 40-minute sessions are available on Wednesday mornings.
Please call the Adult Department Desk at x251 to schedule an appointment.
Location: LPL
- Meetings Elusive Ancestors
Saturday, May 9 at 3:00 pm
Some ancestors are very hard to find. Join us and learn some tips for tracking them down. All are welcome. (LWC1080)
Location: LPL
Immigration Records
Saturday, June 13 at 3:00 pm
Do you know what ship your ancestor arrived on? Join us as we explore various online passenger ship lists. All are
welcome. (LWC1080)
Location: LPL
- Lectures Free Genealogical Websites
Limited registration is ongoing
Learn about the abundance of free genealogical websites available to you on the Internet. This hands-on class will
explore various free websites filled with valuable information. Get started on the search for your family! (LWC1082)
Location: LPL
Introduction to Ancestry.com
This presentation will show you how to find your family on the popular website, Ancestry.com (Library Edition). You will
learn how to log on for free at our library, what types of records can be found on the site, and various ways of hunting for
those elusive ancestors. Perfect for beginners! (LWC900)
Location: LPL
Experience Flamenco
Prepare to be dazzled by Fuerza Flamenca!
Saturday, May 9, from 2:00-3:30 pm
Spend an afternoon enjoying the music of flamenco, a form of Spanish folk music and dance from the region of Andalusia
in southern Spain. Families welcome. (LWM0509)
Location: LJHS Auditorium
OLDER & BOLDER
A Special Section for Older Adults
Free Blood Pressure Screening
Friday, May 1 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Friday, June 5 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
A nurse from Interim Healthcare will be here on the first Friday of every month to conduct free blood pressure screenings.
This program is open to all adult patrons. No appointment necessary. (LWA506)
Location: LPL
Medicare/Medicaid Assistance
Tuesday, May 5 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Tuesday, June 2 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Call 924-6400 x250 for an appointment
Free, confidential counseling service is available to assist you with entitlement benefits on the first Tuesday of every
month. (LWA801)
Location: LPL
Bingo Bash
Join us for a fun afternoon of bingo. Light refreshments will be served. (LWA850)
Location: YPC
Senior Advocate
Tuesday, May 19 from 2:30-4:30 pm
No registration
A representative from the Suffolk County Office of the Aging will be here to assist seniors.
She will help seniors fill out forms and learn about various county-wide programs and services. Based on your situation,
she can also direct you to other appropriate agencies. (LWA802)
Location: LPL
Legal Issues for Boomers and Seniors
Attorney George Roach returns to the library to discuss current trends and developments in elder law. Please join us for
an informative session in which Mr. Roach will address how you can have peace of mind by carefully developing
strategies, taking into consideration legal, financial and medical care matters that everyone faces as they age. (LWA822)
Location: YPC
Headline News: Current Events Discussion Group
Wednesday, June 24 at 2:00 pm
Join us for an informative discussion of a current news event. Professor John Merenda from Suffolk County Community
College will be here to moderate and add insight to the discussion. Come share your views at this interesting series.
(LWA800)
Location: LPL
Free Computer Classes
All Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher classes are taught using Microsoft Office 2010 programs
- Classes are for Longwood Public Library Cardholders –
Computers 101
Thursday, June 11 at 10:00 am
Do you have a computer and have no idea how to use it? This is a very user-friendly class for beginner computer users.
You will overcome your fears and discover the wonders of computers in this hands-on class. Using Windows-based
computers, we will cover the Windows desktop, using the mouse, opening programs, drawing a picture, saving a file, and
turning the computer off. You must successfully master this class before taking higher level classes. (LWC101)
Location: LPL
Computers 202
Pre-requisite: Computers 101
Join us to pick up where you left off in Computers 101. You will learn WordPad, a word-processing program, and how to
format your text (bold, italics, underlining), create a shortcut and manage documents. You will also learn about files,
folders and more. (LWC202)
Location: LPL
Computers 303
Pre-requisite: Computers 202
This hands-on workshop will show you various cool things to do with your computer – change your cursor size, change
your desktop background, and more. (LWC303)
Location: LPL
Have Questions? We have answers!
You can now chat with a librarian on our webpage or text us at
(631) 336-2221
Our New Android User’s Group Meets Monthly!
Android User’s Group
Come join your fellow Android tablet and smartphone users in this informal user’s group. Bring your favorite tip or app to
share with attendees as well as some questions to pose to the group. (LWC828)
Location: LPL
Flipster
Get free popular magazines on your computer, tablet or phone with your library card! Start today at longwoodlibrary.org
NEW! Wireless Printing
Wireless printing is now available in the library or from home using the PrinterOn app (devices) or portal
(laptops/computers). Simply select the printer, upload the document, enter your email and then pick up your printed
document at the library. For specific instructions, visit the library’s website at longwoodlibrary.org/technology.
A Series of Three iPad/iPhone Classes
This three-part series of classes will help you get started and learn all about your iPad/iPhone.
Sign up for all three at one time! (LWC1110)
Sign up for all three at one time! (LWC1110)
Part 1. Getting to Know Your iPad/iPhone
Do you own an iPad or an iPhone and don’t know how to get started? Join us for this hands-on workshop where we will
examine all the basics and share what amazing things these devices can do. Make sure you bring your fully charged iPad
or iPhone and your Apple ID and password to class with you.
Part 2. Learn about iPad/iPhone Settings
Join us as we explore the settings of your Apple device. You will learn how to customize your device’s appearance and
sounds, set lock passwords, and enable restrictions. This is a hands-on class so make sure that your iPad or iPhone is
up-to-date.
Part 3. Learn about iPad/iPhone Apps
Learn how to locate, evaluate, and use Apple apps. Be sure to bring along your devices so you can share and download a
few of your favorites.
It is suggested you take the classes in order.
May Classes
Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am to 12 noon
Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Part 1 – May 13
Part 1 – May 6
Part 2 – May 20
Part 2 – May 13
Part 3 – May 27
Part 3 – May 27
Part 1 – June 3
Part 1 – June 3
Part 2 – June 10
Part 2 – June 10
Part 3 – June 17
Part 3 – June 24
June Classes
Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am to 12 noon
Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: LPL
Library Board Meetings
Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 pm at LPL
Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 pm at LPL
Library Closed
Sunday, May 10 – Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 24 & Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day Weekend
Sunday, June 21– Father’s Day
Hours
Monday–Friday: 9:30 am-9:00 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am-5:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
The book drop is now open 24 hours @ our temp location
Director, Suzanne M. Johnson
Assistant Director, Lisa H. Jacobs
Newsletter Design, Raquel Kolasinski

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