HAMPTON BAYS PUBLIC LIBRARY

bridge to life long learning NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2 0 1 8 A Message from the Director Small Business The Library is hosting a Social offering a “Holiday Wrap-up” and Work intern from Stony Brook will wrap gifts for Seniors and Counseling (SCORE) The first and third Tuesdays of University School of Social families. They are participating the month from 6:00-9:00 pm Welfare for the school year. Ms. in the Adopt a Family program A representative from SCORE Arlette Flores will be available and need gifts for the family, gift- (Service Corps of Retired Execu- to meet one-on-one with wrap, and tape. The annual “Food tives) will provide FREE business patrons in all departments to for Fines” Drive to help stock the counseling at the Hampton Bays provide support and assistance local Food Pantry begins in mid- Arlette Flores Library. SCORE business coun- with various needs. Stop in any Social Work Intern November. selors can help you develop ef- department for information, or fective business plans and create sign up for an appointment at Circulation. See the back page of this newsletter for a list of holiday closings. In case of an emergency closing strategies for business growth. The staff has planned exciting new seasonal due to inclement weather, call or check the library This free service is provided by and holiday programs for patrons of all ages website for information. Closing information is appointment only; call the cir- and interests. In this season of giving, we offer also available from WLNG 92.1, WALK 97.5 and culation desk at 728-6241 to opportunities to support others in need: the News12. schedule a one-hour appoint- Children’s Room will host a Mitten Tree and will Sincerely, ment. be a drop off spot for Toys for Tots. The Teens are Susan LaVista, Library Director

How can an iPod change a life? Music is Ukulele Club often used to reach long-lost memories and bring Note new day and time: Mondays; November 5 & 19; enjoyment to people living with memory loss. December 3 & 17; 1:00-2:00 pm HBPL offers a unique library outreach service to Learn basic chords, strum patterns, and a few songs in a patrons who are living at home with Alzheimer’s friendly atmosphere! All skill levels are welcome. Don’t have disease, dementia and other neurological a ukulele? Borrow one of ours! Ukuleles are available for a diseases. A long-term research study has 3-week loan period. Participants are also encouraged to bring your own. Please contact shown that the Music & Memory music therapy Stephen Young at [email protected] to register and get started. program, using an iPod and a customized playlist of songs and artists, significantly impacts the lives of individuals Help Wanted! living with these The Friends of the Library are in need of a tech-savvy volunteer. This person will assist with d e g e n e r a t i v e creating and promoting events to build awareness of the Friends on social media, the web diseases while site and local news media. Please leave your name and phone number at the circulation providing respite desk. to caregivers. We will download a personalized playlist onto an iPod for checkout. Please Our annual “Food for Fines” Food Drive to help stock the contact the Reference Desk at 631-728-6241 for local Food Pantry begins in mid-November and runs through more information or to apply for this program. the Holiday season. Information is available at the Circulation This program is sponsored by The Friends of Desk. the Hampton Bays Library.

Mission Statement The Hampton Bays Library serves our community by providing educational, cultural and recreational resources for life long learning. Printed on Recycled Paper Registration begins Wednesday, October 17 and is ongoing through the session. Pick up a pre-registration form at the Children’s Desk to help make registration easier. Each child must have his/her own HBPL library card in order to register. Special Announcements: Attention Parents of Children NEW Bi-Monthly Raffle for Program Attendance! in Grades 5 & 6: We will be raffling a prize at the end of Children in grades 5 & 6 may now attend programs every newsletter cycle. Pick up a Program for their age group after school without an adult. Attendance Loyalty Card at the Children’s Students attending these programs may remain in the Desk. You will receive one punch for every department until parental pickup (no later than 6pm). program attended and one raffle ticket for A signed permission slip for each program is required prior to attendance. Permission slips are available in every five. The more programs you attend, the Children’s Room. the greater your chances of winning!

No Child Left Inside! Too much time indoors with television, video games and computers local parks, farms, etc. for story times and exploration. Here’s where can be harmful to our children. Join us as we continue to meet at we are meeting in November and December: Yoga @ House of Wellness: Parent / Child Yoga Play for 2-5 yrs. w/ adult Yoga & Games for Grades K-3rd Tuesdays, November 13 & December 11 Thursdays, November 8 & December 6 @ 4:15 pm @ 11am Meet us at The House of Wellness for some afterschool distressing Meet us at The House of Wellness for some and relaxation with yoga and games. Limit 12. relaxing parent and child yoga play. Limit 12. Location: House of Wellness; 4 Springville Road, Hampton Bays (behind Seifert Eye Associates)

Weekly & Bi-weekly Programs: Gleeful Listen & Play Bilingual Story Time Wednesdays in November & December @ 10:30 am Mondays, November 12 & 26 and December 10 Birth – 3 with adult. Little ones will happily gain early literacy @ 10:30 am skills listening to stories and develop motor and social skills For children ages birth – 5 with adult. Join us for this through playtime. Grown-ups can take this time to make new fun English/Spanish story time with Miss Patty including friends as well! No limit. stories, rhymes, songs, flannel board activities, and more! No limit. Mindful Learn & Play Thursdays, November 1, 8, 15, & 29 and December 6 & 13 Makerspace Mondays! @ 12:00 pm Mondays November 5 & 19 and December 3 & 17 Ages 3 – 5, independent. Transforming learning and play @ 4:15 pm into an art that educates the whole child, this program instills Grades 2 – 6. Makerspaces allow children to have the mindful techniques in preschoolers through age-appropriate freedom to design, engineer, create, and collaborate. meditation, yoga and amazing play. This program also serves Express your creativity with this awesome bi-weekly as an outlet for creativity through nature-inspired arts & crafts. program. Bouncy Balls and Glass Ornaments in Limit of 15 children. November. Light Up Holiday Cards and Giftwrap in December. Limit 15.

Zumba Kids Parent Child Zumbini Fridays, November 2, 9, & 16 @ 4:15 pm Fridays, December 7, 14, 21, & 28 @ 10:30 am Grades K-6. Music and movement, Birth – 3 years with adult. A Mommy & Me including games and cultural exploration, music and movement program. Designed for older kids featuring kid-friendly to let you and your little ones wiggle, sing, routines based on original Zumba and learn together. Limit 20 children. choreography. Limit of 20 children.

November/December 2018 2 Children’s Special Programs:

Messy Monday Sensory Play! Mad Science with Let’s Be Friends Story Time Mondays, November 5 and December 3 Miss Meg Friday, November 30 @ 11 am @ 11 am Thursdays, November Ages 3-5 yrs w/ adult. Listen to stories, Ages 9 months – 2 years 15 and December 13 songs, and with adult. Sensory play @ 4:30 pm rhymes all for babies and toddlers. Grades 3-6. Join Miss about friends. Dress for a mess! Limit 15. Meg for this awesome monthly program. Then make Bath Bombs in November and Snowman a friendship Thanksgiving Signs Globes in December. Limit 15. bracelet for your own best friend! Limit 15. Tuesday, November 6 10:30 am – Babies & Children’s Comic Book Club Pre-K w/ adult with Miss Jaimie 4:15 pm – Grades K-6 Grief Awareness Day Thursday, November 15. Fridays, November 30 Independent and December 21 Celebrate Thanksgiving with a hand-painted Drop in between 4-6 pm Families. Children’s Grief Awareness Day @ 4:15 pm wooden sign to display for years to come. Grades K-6. The club will Limit 15 per session. is designed to help us read and create comics, help design room all become displays, and much more. Limit 15. Holiday Ready more aware Makeup Just for of the needs Spaghetti Muffins with Chef Rob Moms! of grieving Saturday, December 1 Tuesday, November 6 children — and of the benefits they obtain @ 2 pm @ 7 pm through the support of others. Please join us Grades K-6. Spaghetti, For Adults Only. Join Makeup Artist, Carey to help raise awareness of the support that mozzarella cheese, Kaelin, and learn how to create beautiful grieving children need and deserve. We will tomato sauce and holiday-ready makeup in a jiffy! Limit 20. learn a bit about the day, create masks & more! Prep these magnets, and design a beautiful thumbprint delicious spaghetti muffins ready to take Hope Tree that will be displayed in the home, bake, and devour! Limit 30. Chopped Junior Children’s Room. Wear blue to show your Saturday, November 10 @ 2 pm support! No Limit. Grades 4-6. Work in teams using unusual Holiday Games with Miss Jaimie ingredients to Friday, December 7 @ 4:15 pm prepare a meal Pumpkin Grades K-6. Come to impress our celebrate the winter Thumb-Kin Patch holidays with games. judges. Can you Monday, November 19 handle the task, Learn how to play @ 11 am Dreidel, Pin the Nose or will you be Birth-5 yrs w/ adult. Help CHOPPED? This program may not be suitable on the Rudolph, and your little one create an more! Limit 20. for those with food allergies. Limit 25. adorable thumb print pumkin patch picture complete with frame. Thanksgiving Place Cards Limit 20. Stuff a Merry Tuesday, November 13 Moose @ 4:15 pm Black Friday Peanuts & Pizza – Tuesday, December 11 Grades 3-6. Join Miss @ 6 pm Christine to learn how to A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Grades K-6. Listen to create adorable place cards Friday, November a fun holiday story and for your family’s Thanksgiving 23 @ 12 pm stuff a moose to take Dinner. Limit 20. Families. Enjoy home! Limit 20. pizza with family and friends while Native American Turtle watching this Cookies, Cocoa, Fob Necklaces T h a n k s g i v i n g and The Polar Express Wednesday, November 14 @ 4:15 pm classic. Limit 40 patrons. Sunday, December 16 @ 2 pm Grades 2-6. What do turtles and full moons Families. All aboard! Enjoy cookies and have in common? Learn Holiday Perler Bead cocoa while what Native Americans watching this believe, listen to some Ornaments family holiday cool stories, and create Thursday, November 29 favorite. Register a unique leather fob from 4:15 – 5:45pm and pick up your necklace. Limit 20. Grades 3-6. We’ll be using ticket to fun! Perler Beads to create Limit 40 patrons. some cool holiday ornaments. Limit 15.

November/December 2018 3 Children’s Special Programs: (continued) Thumbprint Reindeer Food Gingerbread Paper Plate Monday, December 17 @ 11 am Houses Loom Bracelets Ages 2-5 yrs w/ adult. After using your little Thursday, December 20 Friday, December 28 one’s thumbprints to @ 6:30 pm @ 1 pm create a beautiful poem Families. Design your Grades 3-6. Learn how to card, we will mix special own one-of-a-kind make a loom out of a paper ingredients to create gingerbread house. plate and weave colorful magical food to help Please bring an empty 16 string to create a beautiful guide the reindeer to oz. milk carton. We will provide the rest. Limit bracelet. Take the loom your house on Christmas 20 families. home to use over and over again. Limit 20. Eve. Limit 20. Winter Wonderland Plaza Theatre Presents: Holiday Signs Tuesday, December 18 Story Craft A Charlie Brown Christmas @ 10:30 am -- Babies & Pre-K w/ adult Thursday, December 27 Saturday, December 29 @ 1 pm 4:15 pm -- Grades @ 11 am Families. This classic animated television K-6 Independent Ages 3-5 yrs w/ adult. special comes to life in this delightful stage Welcome the After listening to some adaptation where holidays with a snowy stories, Miss Kim Charlie Brown and beautiful hand- with teach us how to friends discover painted sign to paint with “snow.” the real meaning of treasure forever. Limit 15 per session. Limit 15. Christmas.

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Museum Passes! As part of our mission to provide wonderful learning and recreational experiences for our patrons inside and outside of the library, we offer many museum passes for our patrons to borrow. Reservations are required; details vary by museum. Please stop by or call the Circulation Desk at 728- 6241. Ask for our Museum Passes brochure that lists all participating Museums. Patrons must be adult HBPL cardholders in good standing to check out museum passes. Museum Passes circulate for a 3-day period; the late fee is $20 per day.

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November/December 2018 4 New logo designed by teens, Chris O. & Rob S.

Program sign-up begins Tuesday, October 16. Please stop in or call the Teen Community Center at 631-728-6241 ext. 120 or 121. SIGN UP MUST BE DONE AT LEAST 1 DAY PRIOR TO PROGRAM!

5-Hour Pre- Act TWO (a Southampton Youth Bureau program) Licensing Class Thursdays, 6 – 7:30 pm (when school is in session) Saturdays, November 3 Act TWO is a teen theater group comprised of students from across Southampton Town. & December 8 Through theater and discussion, students learn how to navigate through tough and from 10 am – 3 pm relevant issues. To sign up, fill out and return a registration form to the Teen Department or Please bring your NYS learner’s permit, $45 the Youth Bureau. Call Tracy Kolsin with any questions, 631-702-2421 in cash, and a packed lunch to class. One Circle Our talking circles, Girls Circle and The Council for guys, reach across demographics to help youth find belonging, Brainfuse develop healthy social skills, and build self-confidence. HelpNow These structured meetings also use evidence based is the techniques to provide healing, prevention, and intervention tools for teens who have or most may experience trauma. advanced These circles create connection and build a community that provides safety, respect, free online homework help and learning non-judgment, and a listening environment. Facilitators avoid lecture or advice, but suite. Many subjects are offered including affirm strengths and promote youth leadership through the core principle that all people math, science, social studies/history, deserve a voice, to be believed in, and to know that “they are not alone.” English/language arts, writing, reading, English literature, and Spanish language. Girls Circle The Council Just go to www.live-brary.com and click on Fridays, November 9 & December 7 Mondays, November 19 & December 17 “Study Help” to get started. @ 3 pm @ 3 pm

Southampton Animal Shelter Role-play Fridays Anime Club Drive (ongoing) Fridays, November 2, 16, December 14 & 28 Thursday, November 8 @ 4 pm Help shelter animals feel a little happier from 3 – 5 pm Discuss your favorite manga, films and and more comfortable while they wait Try your hand at events, catch a screening, eat delicious to be adopted! Please drop off any of the tabletop heroics in our Japanese goodies, and help pick what we’ll following to the Teen Department: a new pet ongoing games. Build a watch next. toy, dog or cat food (dry or canned), peanut character, choose your butter, bird seed, treats for cats or dogs, new weapon, and lay waste Giant Tetris or gently used blankets or towels, dog beds, to nasty critters with a roll of the dice. Tuesday, November 13 @ 3:30 pm cat carriers, Kongs or other supplies. Test your skills in Remember, the giant version Video and Audio Tech Use Remember... of what some By Appointment Only Monday, November 5 consider to be Use our equipment for school projects, to @ 2:30 pm “the greatest puzzle video-game of all time.” explore recording your own podcasts, and Join us for a special to edit your videos. We have mics, an audio showing of V For Cinnamon Vanilla & Pumpkin recorder, photo and video camera, Macbook, Vendetta, to celebrate Spice Sugar Scrubs and editing software. Use of our equipment, Guy Fawkes Day. PLEASE NOTE: You need a Wednesday, November 14 @ 3 pm along with our software, is now available parent/guardian signed permission slip in Make these scented sugar scrubs for the fall year-round. Check with a teen librarian for order to access our R rated movie room. to give as a gift or keep for yourself. Great for more information! dry skin in colder temps! Sweet as Pie Charms TAB* Wednesday, November 7 from 3 – 4:30 pm The Thankful Project Thursdays, November 1 & December 6 Show off your sweet tooth by making your Thursday, November 15 @ 4:30 pm @ 4 pm very own designed Create a thankful tree that encourages Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a monthly charms out of clay. you to cultivate an attitude of gratitude. organization of volunteers who work with They’ll probably Decorate with leaves expressing what you the library to help plan programs, buy make sweet gifts and your family are thankful for to possibly materials, and run events. too. use as a holiday centerpiece! *You will earn community service for participating in any programs with the red asterisk. Ask us for other opportunities to earn service hours. November/December 2018 5 Teen Community Center Programs: (continued) Program sign-up begins Tuesday, October 16. Please stop in or call the Teen Community Center at 631-728-6241 ext. 120 or 121. SIGN UP MUST BE DONE AT LEAST 1 DAY PRIOR TO PROGRAM!

Aberrant N.E.R.F. Battles: Royal Rumble Gingerbread Wars Saturday, Friday, November 30 from 7 – 9 pm Monday, November 17 No hearts. No bases. No mercy. This battle December 10 from 12 – 4 pm has smaller teams and more/quicker rounds from 5 – 6:30 pm Step into the to make for some brutal play! Teams enter Destroy your shoes (and cape) the battle one at a time and only the last opponents’ of a super hero in this tabletop roleplaying player standing takes the win. gingerbread game. Choose the powers, gear, and skills bases with your you’ll use to crush the bad guys and save the Teens vs. Librarians: 1-2 Switch selection of day. Monday, December 3 @ 3:30 pm sugary soldiers while defending your own After many from their candy cutthroats! Teens to the Rescue* sessions of TvL, Tuesday, November 20 @ 3:30 pm the librarian Creative Clay Day Get involved with your local animal shelter win-to-loss Tuesday, December 11 @ 3:30 pm by learning about what they do, and make ratio is so Use your creativity to make anything you adoption boards to bring positive exposure overwhelmingly want with polymer clay! The possibilities are to shelter animals. high that we figured we’d give you teens endless. a layup. 1-2 Switch is new enough that Next Level Gaming: Fallout we haven’t taken the time to master it Snowy Mason Jar Friday, November 23 from 3 – 5 pm thoroughly (yet,) which gives you at least a Decor fighting chance. Even in this Wednesday, December futuristic RPG? 12 @ 3 pm War...War Operation Gratitude* Create your own snowy never changes. Tuesday, December 4 @ 4 pm decorative piece for the PLEASE NOTE: Earn 1 hour of community service while holidays with a mason Attendees must decorating notebooks for soldiers overseas jar, Epsom salt, greenery and mini figurines! have a Mature Gaming Permission Slip signed and in hospitals. Write letters to newly Gift this to someone special if you wish. to access our closed gaming space for this enlisted soldiers or to thank a veteran. program. Paranormal Club Winter Tea Super Smash Thursday, December Trees 13 @ 4 pm Bros™ Wednesday, Ever wanted to Tournament December 5 @ 3 pm investigate what goes Monday, Give someone bump in the night? November 26 you love one of Join our in-house from 4 – 6 pm these creative and paranormal expert, Battle for glory in the ultimate Smash Bros. decorative trees Marissa, to discuss ghosts, cryptids, and all competition and win some awesome prizes. designed with tea bags of various and things spooky! delicious flavors. It’s a fun winter treat to Beyblades warm you up! The Holiday Wrap-Up* Tuesday, Saturday, December 15 from 12 pm – 3 pm November 27 Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate Teens: Volunteer to help your neighbors @ 3 pm Release Party wrap their gifts for the holidays. Adults and By popular Friday, families: demand, we December 7 Bring in shall indeed “let from 3 – 7 pm your gifts it rip.” Bring your own Beyblades or use ours The release that need a in your quest for victory and elevation in the we’ve all little holiday bracket. been waiting pizazz. All for! We’ve wrapping materials are provided. Ultimate Food Art preordered it, and let’s be honest, you NOTE: We are taking donations of gift-wrap Wednesday, November 28 @ 3 pm probably did too. Stop by, bring your copy and tape up until this program! We are also Time to put all of your art skills learned and Nintendo Switch in case you picked working with the Southampton Youth Bureau in school to the test with this deliciously it up today, and let’s just have one giant to collect gifts for our Adopt-a-Family, and will beautiful contest. Prizes awarded for the afternoon of Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros.™ be wrapping all gifts this day. winning team! Ultimate. *You will earn community service for participating in any programs with the red asterisk. Ask us for other opportunities to earn service hours.

November/December 2018 6 Teen Community Center Programs: (continued) Decoupage Ornaments Peppermint Sugar Scrub Tuesday, December 18 @ 4 pm Thursday, December 20 @ 4:30 pm Spice up your home’s holiday spirit by decorating Need some last minute gift ideas? We have you custom ornaments using book pages, maps, and covered! Make a sugar scrub from scratch that will sheet music. melt all worries away.

The Midas Touch Movie Marathon Wednesday, December 19 @ 3 pm Friday, December 21 from 3 – 7 pm Turn those chachkies into treasures by using Kick back and wind down at the start of your school break with a day gold gilding sheets to upgrade jewelry, catch of films and snacks in the darkened library. all bowls, and other knick-knacks to gift during this giving season. Bring in your own object, or choose from our random assortment we’ve collected over time. *You will earn community service for participating in any programs with the red asterisk. Ask us for other opportunities to earn service hours. Sección en Español ¡Ayuda en Español disponible en su Biblioteca! Aprenda un nuevo Lunes de 10:00 am a 4:00 pm; martes y miércoles 1:00 pm a 9:00 idioma GRATIS con pm, jueves 10:00 am a 4:00 pm, viernes de 10:00 am a 4:00 pm su tarjeta válida de la Para más información visite nuestro sitio web en español http:// Biblioteca Pública de hamptonbayslibrary.org/spanish-outreach/ . Llame durante estas Hampton Bays. Elija entre 80 idiomas que se imparten para 50 len- horas al número 631-728-6241 ext.112 y pregunte por Vicky Cuccia o guas. Pronunciator también ofrece el mayor plan de estudios de ESL marque el número 1 para dejar un mensaje. en el planeta, con cursos para 50 idiomas distintos al inglés. ¡Busque el enlace de Pronunciator en nuestro sitio web y cree su cuenta Pro- Nuestro horario para las clases de inglés es el siguiente: nunciator hoy! • Lunes y Martes 1:30-2:30 pm (principiantes) ESL Básico en línea es un pro- • Martes y Miércoles: 7:30-9:00 pm grama de aprendizaje del idi- (principiantes) oma inglés que proporciona las ¿Quiere aprender y practicar inglés en una atmósfera amigable y có- herramientas necesarias para moda? ¡Entonces únase a nuestro grupo de clases de inglés gratis! mejorar escuchar, hablar, leer y Para más información llame a Vicky Cuccia 631-728-6241 ext. 112. escribir en inglés. Las lecciones de ESL Básico proveen a los estudi- Atención: Nuestras clases de ESL 1:30-2:30 pm, se reanudarán de nue- antes con una pronunciación en inglés de calidad y apoyo lingüístico vo el martes 4 de septiembre. en 19 lenguas.

Clases de Ciudadania Aprenda la tecnología, creativa Miércoles de 6:30 pm a 7:30 pm y de negocios que puede utili- Quiere prepararse para obtener la ciu- zar hoy en día; lynda.com ofrece dadanía estadounidense? Muchos de miles de videos tutoriales y cursos nuestros estudiantes ya han obtenido su ciudadanía. Venga y únase en línea por los mejores expertos. a nuestro grupo todos los miércoles. Este curso y material de estudio Este recurso en línea de alta calificación le ayudará a mantenerse al son gratuítos. No necesita registrarse. día de las actualizaciones de software, adquirir habilidades completa- mente nuevas, cambiar de carrera, promociones de tierras, y explorar “La Biblioteca Pública de Hampton Bays se complace en anunciar a nuevos pasatiempos. ¡Busque lynda.com en la página web de la bib- todos los ciudadanos mexicanos que el lioteca! Consulado General de México, a través del Consulado sobre Ruedas, estará con Acceso inmediato a través de nosotros hacia finales de noviembre. un ordenador o tableta para re- Pronto tendremos más información.” vistas populares que conoce en un formato digital fácil de leer. Todo lo que necesita es su tarjeta de la biblioteca. People, Dwell, Es- Serie Talleres, Conservando, sanando y restaurando vidas quire, Elle, HGTV, Cosmo, Harper’s Bazaar, Oprah y muchos más! Y des- Sábados, 24 de noviembre y 15 de diciembre; 2:00-4:00 pm cargue la aplicación Flipster para verlas sin conexión en su plataforma El tema de Noviembre es cómo revertir la diabetes de forma natu- de Apple o Android. Busque Flipster en la página web de la biblioteca! ral haciendo uso de los recursos naturales como las emociones, la nutrición, el ejercicio y los fitoquímicos, con una dinámica interactiva. El tema de Diciembre es un estilo de vida sano y completo, a través de decisiones posi- tivas que conducen a acciones positivas.

November/December 2018 7 ADULTS Programs & Events

You MUST REGISTER for ALL ADULT PROGRAMS. Please register for all Adult Programs beginning at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 16 at the Circulation Desk. Telephone registration begins at Special Programs: 12:00 noon The Hampton Theatre Company Lessons from the Vietnam War Lecture Presents: A Comedy of Tenors by Ken Tuesday, November 20; 1:00-2:30 pm Ludwig Dinner/Theater Package This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of Thursday, November 1, 5:00 pm: Dinner at 1 the Tet Offensive, a military operation that North Steakhouse 7:00 pm: Showtime at Quogue played a vital part in weakening US public Community Hall support for the Vietnam War. Join historian Enjoy a wonderful meal in the company of friends Martin H. Levinson in discussing that ven- at 1 North Steakhouse in Hampton Bays, followed by ture and the impact that the war in Vietnam had on our nation. the Hampton Theatre Company’s production of A Comedy of Tenors written by Ken Ludwig. Cost is $60.00 pp; includes a three-course Southampton Cultural Center’s dinner, tip, and theater ticket. Non-refundable payment is due at Center Stage Presents: registration. Meet Me in St. Louis Dinner/Theater Package Thursday, December 6, 5:00 pm: Dinner at the A Salute to Our Hampton Bays Veterans! Plaza Café, 61 Hill Street, Southampton Thursday, November 8; 12:00 noon-1:00 pm 7:00 pm: Performance at Southampton Cultural Join us for our Fifth Annual “Salute to Our Center, 25 Pond Lane, Southampton Hampton Bays Veterans!” Come and meet Enjoy a wonderful meal in the company of friends at some of our senior local residents who are the Plaza Café, followed by the Southampton Cultural also brave wartime heroes. Hear them share Center’s Center Stage production of Joe Landry’s Meet their stories and show us their war-time Me in St. Louis – A Live Radio Play. Cost is $69.00 pp; memorabilia. Also, be sure to check out the Veteran’s display in the includes three-course dinner, gratuity, and ticket to the show. downstairs lobby, on loan from The Hampton Bays Historical and Pres- Please call 631-287-4377 or email [email protected] for reserva- ervation Society. Lunch, generously donated by Panera Bread in tions. All payments must be received by December 5. Hampton Bays, will be served to our Hampton Bays Veterans and their families ONLY! An American Holiday in Song with Caroline Doctorow Journey to Pompeii: A Virtual Reality Tour for Adults Sunday, December 9; 2:00-3:00 pm Monday, November 12; 7:00-8:30 pm Join one of America’s finest champions of folk Take a tour of the Ruins of Pompeii, with tour music, Caroline Doctorow, daughter of renowned guide Jason Schuman, using a virtual reality author E.L. Doctorow, for An American Holiday in headset. Explore life and this historical Ital- Song, an uplifting acoustic music holiday concert ian city as it was 2000 years ago, before the that people of all ages will enjoy! This program eruption of Mount Vesuvius. There will also is co-sponsored by The Friends of the Hampton be a short documentary. Space is limited. Bays Public Library.

Music, Movies & More Trivia for Adults! The Holiday Wrap-Up!* Tuesday, November 13; 1:00-2:30 pm Saturday, December 15; Teams will answer questions about music, 12 noon-3:00 pm movies, history, geography and more. Raf- Teens: Volunteer to help your neigh- fles will be given out based on scores, so ev- bors wrap their gifts for the holidays. eryone will be in the running for some awe- Adults and families: Bring in your gifts that need a little holiday pizazz. some prizes! *This program is run just like All wrapping materials will be provided. *We are taking donations of “pub trivia” where teams work together gift-wrap and tape up until this program! We are also working with the and write their answers in a packet. Southampton Youth Bureau to collect gifts for our Adopt-a-Family, and will be wrapping all gifts this day. Let’s Party! Lecture Wednesday, November 14; 7:00-8:00 pm “The Hampton Bays Public Library is Join Maida Berenblatt, M.S. Consultant, in pleased to announce to all Mexican citi- planning a harmonious and fun holiday zens that the Consulate General of Mex- gathering with family. Learn how to delete ico, through the Consulate on Wheels, the drama and hostilities that may shadow will be with us towards the end of No- a family gathering. Seven steps will be suggested and discussed. vember. We will have more information soon.”

November/December 2018 8 Please note: For Bus Trips departing from The Church of St. Rosalie’s parking lot it is requested that you park in the Bus Trips back row FACING Bishop Ryan Village. “Do Your Own Thing” Radio City Christmas Spectacular Bus Trips to NYC Friday, November 16; 2:00 pm show Wednesday, November 7 & De- Begin the holiday festivities with a trip to Ra- cember 12. Bus departs from The dio City Music Hall to see the Rockettes®! Enjoy Church of St. Rosalie’s parking lot prime orchestra seating with a complimentary at 9:30 am sharp. beverage and popcorn to enjoy while watching The holidays are on their way! What the show. The North Fork Express bus departs better time than now to shop, see a show, visit a museum, or just do from The Church of St. Rosalie’s parking lot at your own thing. Bus departs from Bryant Park (42nd Street between 9:30 am sharp for the 2:00 pm show. We return to Hampton Bays im- Fifth and Sixth Avenues) at 6:00 pm sharp. Looking for something mediately following the show. Non-refundable payment of $125.00 to do on the trip? Check out our FREE museum passes available at is due at registration; includes bus, gratuity, and prime orches- the Circulation Desk. Non-refundable payment of $30.00 is due at tra ticket to show. This trip is co-sponsored by The Friends of the registration; includes bus and gratuity. Hampton Bays Public Library.

There is a non-refundable $7.00 materials fee for all cooking programs due at registration, unless otherwise noted. You Cooking must have a ticket to attend. Classes begin on time. Please avoid arriving late. Always Full of Fall Flavors Welcome Back Chef Craig! Holidays are for Baking Memories with Simply Creative Chef Monday, November 19; 6:30-8:00 pm with Chef Rob Scott Rob Scott Welcome back Chef Craig and the Saturday, December 1; 11:30 am-1:00 pm Tuesday, November 13; 6:30-8:00 pm Block Island Seafood Join Chef Rob for this hands-on Join Chef Rob as he demonstrates how Company to help warm class, where patrons will make to make Butternut you up as the weather a delicious vanilla cinnamon Squash and Ricotta starts to turn cool! Chef coffee cake, ready to take home Crostini, Pumpkin Craig will demonstrate and bake. This vanilla cinnamon Spiced Chili, and a seafood version of his coffee cake is also great for gift a Gorgonzola and Spaghetti Carbonara giving! Patrons will need to bring 2 small bowls, 1 Cranberry Cheese Ball. Last day to that will stick to your ribs, followed by large bowl, 1 Bundt pan, 1 mixing spoon, and 1 cup register for this program is Monday, a delicious Cod Veracruzana. And, of of pecans, if you like nuts in your cake. Last day to November 12! course, there will be raffles! register for this program is Friday, November 30!

Registration is required; no fee unless noted. Ongoing Fitness Classes Crafts All levels welcome. Please dress comfortably and bring a mat or towel to all yoga classes. No reg- Holiday Themed Greeting istration is required, but there is a $7.00 fee payable at the circulation desk Card before each class unless otherwise noted.* Making Workshop Saturday, November 17; 1:00-3:00 pm Yoga for Everyone Learn how to make 8-10 Holiday Themed Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays; 5:30-6:30 pm Greeting Cards to take home with you. Stretch and tone with certified yoga instructor Andrea for fun and light Hatha and New local resident, Pam, will demon- Kripalu-inspired classes. strate step-by-step instructions. No experience needed! Core Yoga with Sarah Space is limited. Materials will be provided. Tuesdays; 10:30-11:30 am This yoga class will help you build strength and increase flexibility; meditation and Keep Calm and Color On! breath will also be explored. Tuesdays, November 6 & Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Peter Ames December 4; 4:00-5:00 pm Coloring -- it’s not just for kids any- Saturdays; 10:00-11:30 am more! It’s also a great way to de- Peter’s class offers advanced stretches and poses. *Please note: this class is 1½ stress. Join us for a relaxing hour of coloring and con- hours and there is a $12 fee. versation. Come see some of the beautiful coloring book Gentle Chair Stretching for Everyone designs just for adults. Materials will be provided. Thursdays; 1:30-2:30 pm Join Susan Semerade for guided stretches, exercises and simple yoga poses, primar- Knitting with Arlene ily seated in a chair. Mondays, November 19 & 26; Mat Pilates with Tricia December 10 & 17; 7:00-8:30 pm Fridays; 10:30-11:30 am Emphasis is on alignment and breathing, and improved coordination and balance. Crochet with Amanda Zumba with Allaire Wednesdays, November 7 & 28; Fridays; 5:30-6:30 pm December 5 & 12; 7:30-9:00 pm Join certified instructor Allaire and see what all the fuss is about; every workout *Please note time change! feels like a party! November/December 2018 9 Health & Well-Being Skin Cancer: Knowing When to Consult Medicine & Music: A Unique Concert & with Your Doctor Informative Medical Program Thursday, November 1; 7:00-8:00 pm Thursday, December 6; 7:00-8:00 pm Skin cancer is one of the most common Join Dr. Peter Sultan, Peconic Bay Medical Center’s Board Cer- forms of cancer in the United States. In this tified Orthopedic Surgeon, will begin by providing a musical seminar, Peconic Bay Medical Center’s Chief of performance on the piano. Following his performance, Dr. Sul- Surgery, Dr. Steven Ouzounian, will discuss tan will provide attendees with an informative discussion focused on innovative skin cancer signs, symptoms, and what to treatments for hip & knee pain. look for, as well as risk factors and treatment options. Southampton Hospital’s Look Good Feel Better® Program Cardiovascular Health Tuesday, December 11; 1:00-3:00 pm Thursday, November 8; 7:00-8:00 pm Look Good Feel Better® is a free program from the American Cancer Society Dhaval Patel, MD, FACC, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine designed for women dealing with hair loss and skin changes from and a board-certified Cardiologist at theStony chemotherapy and radiation. You will learn specific techniques to Brook Heart Institute, will discuss heart disease help make the most of your appearance while undergoing treat- prevention and risk factor assessment, the use ment. You will also take home a makeup package valued at $200. of imaging to pinpoint cardiac problems, and Please call the American Cancer Society to register: 1-800-ACS- advanced interventions and treatment to di- 2345. agnose, manage and successfully treat heart disease. Ellen’s Well Support Group: Women’s Breast & Preserving, Healing & Restoring Life Gynecological Cancers Workshop Series Every Tuesday* 11:30 am: Newly Diagnosed/Post Treat- Saturdays, November 24 & December 15; 2:00-4:00 pm ment; 2:00 pm: Metastatic/Recurrent November’s theme is how to revert diabetes naturally by making An initiative established by The Ellen Hermanson Foundation and use of natural resources such as emotions, nutrition, exercise and administered by the Southampton Hospital Foundation to pro- phytochemicals, with interactive dy- vide psychosocial support, under the direction of an oncological namics. December’s theme is a healthy social worker Edyle O’Brien. *Please note: Every first, third, and fifth Tuesday at and full style of life, through positive de- 4:00 pm there is a Wellness Group for mindfulness-based stress reduction & medi- cisions that lead to positive actions. tation. You MUST register via email or by phone: [email protected] / 631-329-0520. Community Outreach Literature Groups No registration is required. How are the 2019 Medicare Mystery Book Club The History Book Club Changes Going to Affect You? Thursday,November 8; Alternate Thursdays; 10:00-11:00 am Saturday, November 3; 10:00 am The History Book Club meets every other 12:00 noon-1:00 pm In November we will read Thursday at 10:00 am. Contact the library If you are 65 and over you may be affected by Turkey Day Murder, a cozy for date and book/topic selections. All are the new Health Care Reform. It is important to mystery by Leslie Meier, and The Burnt welcome! be informed about the changes that have oc- Orange Sunrise by David Handler, a mystery curred in relation to your Medicare Health In- set in Connecticut during a snowstorm. Monthly Poetry with the surance coverage, as well as knowing the op- There will be no meeting in December. Poetry Rising Group tions that are available to you to help reduce Happy Holidays, see you in the New Year! Saturday, November 10 & December 8; your health insurance costs. 1:00-3:00 pm Hampton Bays Library Book Club An informal poetry group facilitated by Medicare Made Clear Thursday, November 15; 7:00-8:00 pm Beverly Livernoche meets the second The Reader by Bernhard Schlink Tuesday, November 27; 7:00-8:00 pm Saturday of each month. Please share your There will be no meeting in December. See Join Andrea Rodriguez, original poems or prose, anything goes! you in the New Year! Supplement Specialist, “Inspiring, aspiring, motivating, fun, moving, as she explores Medicare and more…” choices, including eligi- READ IT & EAT IT! Book Club: bility, coverage options, Tuesday, December 11; 12 noon-1:00 pm when to enroll, proce- This bi-monthly book club is for foodies who love to read cookbooks dures to follow, and available resources. AND cook. All are welcome to bring a prepared dish from the chosen theme to share while we meet. This month’s theme is “It’s Cookie Exchange Time!” Friday Matinee @ the Library Every Friday starting at 2:00 pm. No registration is required; please note that all Gaming room assign- No registration is required. Gaming ments are subject to room availability. Please note new time schedule: Look for movie fliers in Bridge: Sundays, 1:00-4:00 pm; Mondays & Wednesdays, 2:00-5:00 pm the Library for the latest Canasta: Mondays &Wednesdays, 2:00-5:00 pm; Thursdays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm schedule. Mah Jongg: Thursdays, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm

November/December 2018 10 Technology Please register for all Technology Classes beginning at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 16 at the Reference Desk, or call 631-728-6241/press 4. Technology Classes: Registration is required; priority is given to Hampton Bays cardholders. Book-a-Librarian: Appointments are required; limited to Hampton Bays Library cardholders only. Drop-in Tech Help: No registration or appointments required; open to all. Three ways to learn and get tech help @ the Library 1. Technology Classes 2. One-On-One Tutor Help These classes will be held in the Teen technology lab on the Book-a-Librarian (by appointment) Lower Level.Registration is required; limited to 10. Priority is Monday and Thursday Mornings at 10:00 am, 11:00 am given to Hampton Bays cardholders. & 12:00 noon Do you have questions concerning tech- You Tube for Beginners nology? Book a free 45-minute appoint- Wednesday, November 7, 10:30-12:00pm ment with Sara for one-on-one assis- Learn how to access and use this vid- tance with your new device or any of the eo sharing website. In this class you following topics: Basic Computer • Basic Internet • E-mail • Microsoft will discover how to enjoy the videos Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel • Smart phones & tablets • Apps and music you love, upload original • Digital Cameras & Photo Management • iPad • Kindle • Live-brary content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Free Downloads • Social Networking… and more! Please note that Be sure you have a valid library card and Gmail address before computer repair and virus removal is not included. One-hour ap- coming to class. pointments are required and are limited to Hampton Bays Library cardholders only. Introduction to Facebook Wednesday, November 28, 10:30- 12:00pm Drop-in Tech Help Join us and learn how to navigate through one of the Two evenings per week: Wednesday AND Thursday evenings from largest Social Media sites in the world. Learn how to set 5:00-9:00 pm up your profile, add friends and send messages. Also Need quick answers to tricky questions about don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook as well! your tech device (laptop, tablet, reader, phone, camera)? Free tech help is available on Introduction to the Libby App by Overdrive Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-9:00 Wednesday, December 5, 10:30-12:00pm pm at the Reference Desk. Please note that Looking to download e-books and audiobooks FREE computer repair and virus removal is not included. No appointment/ from your local library? Bring your tablet or smart- registration required. First-come, first-served basis. Open to all. phone and learn about this user-friendly app for downloading e-books and audiobooks. Step-by-step 3. Learn on Your Own with lynda.com Tutorials! tutorials will be handed out for students to take home. Learn technology, creative and Please be sure you have a valid library card, password business skills you can use today; and email address before coming to class. lynda.com offers thousands of on- line video tutorials and courses by Introduction to Twitter top experts. LinkedIn users receive Wednesday, December 19, 10:30-12:00pm badges for completed courses on their LinkedIn profile. This highly Familiarize yourself with a fun social media site that’s rated online resource will help you stay ahead of software updates, free and open to all! Twitter is a free social networking pick up brand-new skills, switch careers, land promotions, and explore microblogging service that allows registered mem- new hobbies. All you need is your HBPL barcode and library account bers to broadcast short posts with a certain amount of password to start learning; there is something here for everyone! characters to keep it brief. Have fun keeping in touch with your friends and family while sharing memories and photos! Library News Check out a KINDLE PAPERWHITE at the Ref Desk, pre-loaded with bestsellers and book club favorites! Ask for Kindles #7-12 in the BLUE cases for the latest selections, with ten new titles added each month. Kindles #1-6 in the Orange/Red cases each contain over 240 books downloaded from 2016-2017. Kindles circulate for three weeks to adult HB cardhold- ers in good standing, and can be renewed if there are no holds on the item. Stop by or call the Ref Desk at 631-728-6241/ press 4 if you have any questions.

IM Reference & FAQ Look for the Instant Message (IM) box on the Library’s homepage; text us a question anytime during normal operating hours for a quick reply. It’s mobile-friendly too. For 24/7 answers to frequently asked questions, click on FAQ right under the IM box.

November/December 2018 11 The Friends of the Hampton Bays Library Art on Display Twice Sold Tales Bookstore Every month the paintings, photography, sculp- is open every Saturday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm ture and other creative crafts are displayed in the Please enter from the parking lot. Helen Gould Room located directly off the main foyer, and in the Lower Lobby display cases. We Totes! are pleased to present the following exhibitions: Yes, the new Kelly green tote bag is here! They cost $5.00 each and you can fill it for $5.00 each time you come to the Bookstore. This offer runs November: Alice Schultheiss will display her until April 2019. collection of shells, rocks and assorted “beach finds” assembled on boards that are coated with As the year ends, we wish to say “Thank you!” to Ellen, Bookstore man- sand, rocks and acrylic pours to create a sea of ager, and all the volunteers who selflessly offer their time working in the Bookstore. natural art. They are a spirited, dedicated team! December: Kathryn O’Dell-Hamilton’s pho- News tography exhibit, Illuminated Christmas on the • A special thanks to Jennifer Phillips for offering her creative “Sunshine” and “La- East End, focuses on Christmas holiday lights: bor Day” raffle baskets. The winner of the “Labor Day” basket is Laura Watson. on residential lawns, adorning churches and Be on the lookout for our holiday basket! landmarks, and in the Southampton Parade of • Did you know that the Friends helped purchase the new chairs for the Helen Lights. Kathy’s photographs will engage the Gould room? viewer in the beauty and peace of lights seen all • The Friends will be holding their annual meeting 11/26/18 at 5:30pm in the li- around us during the holiday season. There will brary. All are welcome. be an Artist Reception in the Helen Gould Room In the spirit of Friendship, we the Board of the Friends, wish everyone Peace and on Sunday, December 2, from 2:00-4:00 pm. Good Health in the coming year. ~Sandy, Carol, Emily, Tracy

Homebound and Vision Impaired Services One-on-One Genealogy Help Don’t let a medical condition stop “Talking Books” -- novels, nonfiction, magazines By appointment on the following Thursdays: you from using your library! Have and other recreational reading materials -- are pro- November 8; December 13 & 27 your favorite books, magazines, mov- duced by the National Library Service for the Blind Afternoon appointments at 1:00, 2:00 ies, and more mailed directly to your and Physically Handicapped (NLS); the program & 3:00 pm home. Free home delivery via the U.S. is administered by the Andrew Heiskell Braille & Evening appointments at 6:00, 7:00 & 8:00 pm Postal Service is available to district Talking Books Library. Materials and the machines Library patrons who would like help researching residents who are physically unable needed to read them are available free for library their ancestors using online resources including to travel to the library due to illness patrons. Talking books are mailed and returned Ancestry.com can sign up for a one-hour session or disability, whether permanent or postage-free, so there is never a direct cost to users. with Carol. When you schedule your first ses- temporary, or for individuals who are If you or someone you know would like to receive sion, pick up a “Genealogy Introduction” form frail and elderly and don’t have trans- these services, please call the library at 728-6241 to fill out and bring with portation. For more information, ext 109 for more information. The Andrew Heiskell you when you start. please call Nancy at 728-6241 ext. library can be reached directly at 1-855-697-6975 104. (toll-free).

HAMPTON BAYS LIBRARY Library Board Meeting Dates The Library will close on the following holidays: BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sunday, November 11 – Veterans Day David Zimmerman, President Tuesday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 22 – Thanksgiving Day Grace Daly, Vice President Monday, December 24 – Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 4, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 25 – Christmas Day Hilary Rose, Secretary Tuesday, January 8, 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve Regina Carpenter, Financial Officer Tuesday, January 1 – New Year’s Day Anthony Filorimo, Trustee Madeline O’Keefe, Trustee IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS NEWSLETTER IN Barbara Skelly, Trustee Susan LaVista, Director LARGE TYPE PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY AT 728-6241

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