FOR ADULTS FOR ADULTS FOR ADULTS FOR TEENS November 2009 • Northport-East Northport Public Library • November 2009 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Short Story Central The Northport Rotary Concert Middle School Drop-In Registration begins for Registration begins for Registration begins for Registration begins for (N) Tuesday, November 3, 7:00 p.m. Photoshop Elements Men & Women (EN) Friday, November 13, 7:00-8:00 p.m. 1 2 Consuming Kids on 11/18 3 Computer Fourth Grade 4 Computer Fifth Grade 5 6 7 presents Fireside Friday: This month we focus on stories from Nothing Right on 11/9 and The Bakithi on 11/12 Intermediate on 11/17 by Antonya Nelson. Please pick up your copies of the Open to students in grades 6-8 Applications available for Kumalo Band on 11/20 Blood Pressure Check *1, 2, 3, Play with Me Registration begins at East Who Shaped Defensive Driving on 11/16 & 11/17 Registration begins at stories at the Circulation Desk in either library building. Want a place to hang with your friends where Registration begins for (N) 9:30-10:30 am (EN) 10 am Northport for Elegant Holiday Registration begins for Middle School East Northport for Naomi Zeitlin presents you can do crafts, play Wii or board games, and Kindergarten Reading Fun (EN) 11 am-12 noon Wreath Workshop on 12/9 The Bakithi Kumalo Band America & the World Drop-in & Teen Volunteer Opportunities Men & Women Who Shaped AARP Driver Safety Program enjoy refreshments? Registration begins *Preschool Storytime The Women of Broadway *Preschool Storytime (N) 9:30 am & 1:30 pm *Stories in Motion America & The World (N) 10 am on 11/23 & 11/30 Friday, November 20, 7:30 p.m. Novel Ideas November 2 at the East Northport (EN) 9:30 am & 1:30 pm (EN) 9:30 & 10:30 am Movie: The Proposal (EN) 10 am (EN) Friday, November 6, 7:30 p.m. (N) Monday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. *Intermediate/Advanced Library or online. (NENY083) *AARP Driver Safety Program (N) 9:30 am *Rock-a-Bye Readers (N) 9:30 am Northport Library *Preschool Storytime (EN) 1:30 pm Microsoft PowerPoint (N) 2 pm Relax in the East Northport Cafe as This month we take a look at Home by Marilynne *Songs & Stories (EN) 10 & 11 am singer Naomi Zeitlin entertains with well-known Robinson. Please pick up your copy of the book *New Moms (EN) 10 am The Library is pleased to present The Bakithi Kumalo Band, *Taproot Writers Group (EN) 1:30 pm *Story Parade (N) 4 pm *Story Parade (EN) 4 pm songs from Broadway’s leading ladies. Enjoy at the Northport Library Circulation Desk. *Supporting the Gifted Child Naomi Zeitlin presents featuring Grammy Award-winning , composer, and vocalist Internet Basics (EN) 7:30 pm your favorites made popular by Mary Martin, *Parenting Your Teen (N) 7 pm (EN) 7:30 pm Backing up Your Macintosh “The Women of Broadway” Bakithi Kumalo. Originally from , South Africa, Teen Volunteer Opportunities Ethel Merman, Julie Andrews, Liza Minnelli, *Raising Your Adopted Child (EN) 7:30 pm *Short Story Central (N) 7 pm Art Talk (N) 7:30 pm Computer (EN) 7 pm (EN) 7:30 pm Mr. Kumalo has collaborated with , Laurie Anderson, Cyndi Teen volunteer opportunities are open to students Bernadette Peters, and many more. Behind the Microphone Lauper, Herbie Hancock, Josh Groban, Bob James, , in grades 7-12. Please choose one volunteer oppor- *Preschool Storytime *Preschool Storytime *Kindergarten Reading Registration begins No registration required. (N) Tuesday, December 8, 7:30 p.m. (N) 9:30 am & 1:30 pm (EN) 9:30 am & 1:30 pm and Chaka Khan, among others. Thought of by many as one of the tunity in addition to Teen Advisory Board. Registration 8 9 10 11 12 Fun (N) 9:30 am & 1 pm 13 *Family Storytime 14 for Insurance for the BBC Audiobooks America (N) 9:30 & 10:30 am Uninsured on 12/1 and most talented living , Mr. Kumalo begins November 2 at the East Northport Library or *Songs & Stories *Rock-a-Bye Readers *1, 2, 3, Play with Me is best known for his bass invites you for a peek into the Behind the Microphone (EN) 10 & 11 am (N) 9:30 am (EN) 10 am solo on the Paul Simon song “Call Me Al.” He collaborated with Simon surprisingly complex, incredibly online at www.nenpl.org/teens. *Tales for Toddlers on 12/8 Library Board of Trustees on his “Graceland” recording and continues to tour with him. This detailed, and fiercely passionate world *New Moms (EN) 10 am Job Preparation Workshop (EN) 10 am *Sunday Family Meeting (N) Veterans Day —Library Closed (EN) 1 pm all-star band offers an incredible and eclectic blend of jazz and world Identity Theft (N) 3 pm Registration begins for AARP Driver Safety Program of audio publishing with a narrator who Teen Advisory Board: Special: *Preschool Storytime beat grooves—musical styles to inspire spirit and soul. The audience will *Computer Fourth Grade *Story Parade (EN) 4 pm Sesame Street Party on 11/28 (EN) Mondays, November 23 & 30, 6:30-10:30 p.m. can reveal all the secrets. Hear a live The Homegrown (N) 10 am *Teen Volunteer Opportunity: (N) 1:30 pm have the opportunity to meet the performers and enjoy refreshments following the concert. This program is reading and learn about what it actually takes to record Holiday Greetings *Computer Fifth Grade (EN) 7 pm Register November 7 at East Northport Library. (NENA111) String Band *Taproot Writers Group Helping Hands (EN) 4 pm Mother Goose (N) 10 am cosponsored by the Northport Rotary Club. Registration begins November 3 at either library building or online. Movie: The Proposal an audiobook. Scheduled to appear is audiobook narrator for the Troops (N) 2 pm (EN) 1:30 pm Pajama Storytime (EN) 7 pm *Newbery Club (N) 7 pm Please note: ticket holders will be seated until 7:30 p.m. All others will be seated as space permits. (NENA108) (N) Monday, December 14, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nick Sullivan, star of stage, screen, and recording booth. (N) 1:30 pm Our film and discussion series with (N) Tuesday, November 24, *Parenting Your Teen (N) 7 pm *Supporting the Gifted Child Northport Arts Coalition presents Register November 21 at Northport Library. (NENA112) Mr. Sullivan has narrated more than 200 audiobooks. Michael D’Innocenzo continues in November. 7:00-8:00 p.m. *Raising Your Adopted Child (EN) 7:30 pm Japanese Classical Dance *Middle School Drop-in AARP’s program is a refresher course designed Registration begins November 14 at either library or (N) 7 pm No registration required. This meeting will be dedicated to (EN) 7:30 pm Influenza Education (N) 7:30 pm (EN) 7 pm especially for motorists age 50 and older. There is a online. (NENA113) writing letters to our troops overseas. Materials and Registration begins for $14 fee ($12 for AARP members) payable to AARP by Registration begins for *Family Storytime Raising Responsible Registration begins for Identity Theft Awareness Job Preparation Workshop check or money order only at registration. A New York Herbert Hoover, 1874-1964 ideas will be provided. Each participant will earn one 15 16 17 18 Computer Sixth Grade 19 20 (N) 9:30 & 10:30 am 21 Children on 12/7 Time for Tots on 12/3 (EN) Thursday, November 12, 1:00 p.m. drivers license and Northport-East Northport Library Thursday, November 5, 10:00 a.m. GALLERY EXHIBITS hour of volunteer service. (NENY085) on 12/10 *Rock-a-Bye Readers Movie: Up (EN) 10 am & Prevention Finding a job can be a difficult task, especially in card are required to register. *Preschool Storytime *Kindergarten Reading Fun Registration begins at (N) Tuesday, November 10, 3:00 p.m. The 31st President gained acclaim as a humani- (N) 9:30 am (N) 9:30 am & 1 pm today’s economy, but there are jobs out there! Whether Northport Gallery: (N) 9:30 am & 1:30 pm *Stories in Motion *Tales for Toddlers Northport for AARP According to FBI statistics, identity tarian during and after World War I, but was unable to Helping Hands (EN) 9:30 & 10:30 am “Making Memories” *Songs & Stories *New Moms (EN) 10 am *1, 2, 3, Play with Me (EN) 10 am Driver Safety Program you’re switching careers or re-entering the workforce, a alleviate America’s own economic disaster during the theft is the nation’s fastest growing crime, (EN) Tuesday, November 10, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (EN) 10 & 11 am (EN) 10 am on 12/14 representative from Long Island Cares can help you learn Defensive Driving An exhibit of quilts made by members of the *Preschool Storytime and identity theft/fraud is the fastest-growing Great Depression. Help create seasonal decorations to send to *Kindergarten Reading Fun Tales-a-Poppin’ (N) 10 am the skills necessary to secure employment. Topics will (EN) Monday, November 16 & Tuesday, November 17, Huntington Quilters Guild. *Taproot Writers Group Men & Women Who Shaped (N) 1:30 pm category of Federal Trade Commission complaints. Atria Assisted Living Facility and receive volunteer (EN) 1 pm Book to Movie Matinee: include the do’s and don’ts of interviewing, resume 7:00-10:00 p.m. Fee: $36 (EN) 1:30 pm America & The World (N) 10 am Maureen McCormack, Deputy Bureau Chief of the Rachel Carson, 1907-1964 credit. (NENY082) *Story Parade (N) 4 pm Meet the Robinsons (N) 2 pm writing tips, and information about Long Island Cares’ Applications for this point/insurance reduction safety Pajama Storytime (N) 7 pm Suffolk County District Attorney’s Economic Crime Thursday, November 19, 10:00 a.m. Art Talk *Defensive Driving (EN) 7 pm *Photoshop Elements *Teen Volunteer Opportunity: individual job placement services. No registration required. course are available November 2 at both library buildings. (N) Wednesday, November 4, 7:30 p.m. Intermediate (N) 6:30 pm *Consuming Kids: The Unit, will provide advice for preventing identity theft. Silent *Parenting Your Teen (N) 7 pm Chess Club (N) 6:45 pm *Northport Rotary Jazz presents Marine biologist and author, Carson’s Members of the Huntington Quilters Guild will be Chess Club Volunteers Commercialization of Childhood The Bakithi Kumalo Band You will learn how to minimize your risk and what Spring inspired the grassroots environmental move- on hand to discuss their work. Refreshments will be (N) Thursday, November 19, 6:45-8:00 p.m. *Novel Ideas (N) 7 pm *Defensive Driving (EN) 7 pm (EN) 7 pm Chess Club (N) 7 pm (N) 7:30 pm to do if you are a victim. No registration is required. ment that led to the creation of the Environmental served. All are welcome. Help young children learn to play chess. A basic Protection Agency. knowledge of the game is needed. (NENY084) *Preschool Storytime Internet Basics Computer Fifth Grade 22 23 (N) 9:30 am & 1:30 pm 24 25 26 27 28 (EN) Wednesday, November 4, 7:30 p.m. (EN) Thursday, November 12, 7:00-9:00 p.m. East Northport Gallery: Northport Arts Coalition presents Register November 4 at either library building or online. Sesame Street Party Volunteers Registration begins for Create No registration required. Paintings by Students of Jane McGraw-Teubner *Songs & Stories *Rock-a-Bye Readers *Stories in Motion Your Own Quilt Square on 12/10 *Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Learn the fundamentals of Internet access at Enhance your skills using the Windows desktop Insurance for the Uninsured (N) Saturday, November 28, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (EN) 10 & 11 am (N) 9:30 am (EN) 9:30 & 10:30 am Sesame Street Party Japanese Classical Dance Students of master pastelist Jane McGraw- Thanksgiving Day — this monthly program. in this workshop for more advanced users. (EN) Tuesday, December 1, 7:30 p.m. Assist parents and children with games and (N) 10:30 am (N) Thursday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. Teubner will exhibit their studio and plein air work. Library Closed Morning Movie: Sarah, Plain and In this bilingual program, Nelida Zoeller from the crafts in celebration of the 40th anniversary of *Taproot Writers Group The Northport Arts Coalition, in cooperation with (NENC014) Beginning with the basics of pastel painting, the Tall (N) 11 am Suffolk County Department of Health Services will talk (EN) 1:30 pm *Kindergarten Reading Fun the Library, presents the IchiFuji-kai Dance Association, students have learned advanced techniques of Sesame Street. (NENY086) *Sesame Street Party Intermediate/Advanced about New York State’s free or low cost health insurance (EN) 1 pm Library Closes at 5 pm with a lighthearted evening devoted to exploring Japa- underpainting using different mediums. Their work Movie: Up (N) 1:30 pm (N) 11 am Photoshop Elements Intermediate programs for individuals from birth to 64 years of age. *AARP Driver Safety Program nese classical dance and its props. Dancers may hold Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 (N) Tuesday, November 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. is from still life, photos, and on location (plein air). (EN) 6:30 pm Please register beginning November 14 at either library objects —most often fans—in their hands while dancing. (N) Thursday, November 5, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Register November 5 at either library building or online. Most are now considered advanced pastel artists and Teens’ Top Ten *Teen Advisory Board: Holiday building or online. (NENA110) Each year the American Library Association spon- *Parenting Your Teen Greetings for the Troops Other props include sticks, umbrellas, masks, and hand Registration began October 22 at either library or online. This class will cover raw and batch processing have developed their own unique styles. sors the Teens’ Top Ten List where teens nominate (N) 7 pm (N) 7 pm puppets. There will be a delightful running commentary This hands-on workshop will cover slide animation and techniques, layers, sharpening, collage techniques and and choose their favorite books of the previous year! with demonstrations, and time for questions from the graphics, transitions, and formatting. (NENC058) adjustments. (NENC059) audience. No registration required. Elegant Holiday Nominators are members of teen book groups in 29 30 EBSCO Eldercare Database schools and public libraries around the country. Check What assisted living facilities are nearby? What is Friday Movies for Adults Display Tables Backing up Your Macintosh Computer All About eBay Wreath Workshop out some of the nominated titles from this year’s list: (N) Thursday, December 3, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (EN) Wednesday, December 9, long term care insurance? How do you cope with Alzheim- (EN) Thursday, November 5, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Absolutely, Maybe by Lisa Yee *Songs & Stories in the Influenza Education No registration required. 7:00 p.m. er’s Disease? Find the answers to these questions and The Proposal Up No registration required. (EN) 10 & 11 am (N) Tuesday, November 10, 7:30 p.m. Learn how to use this popular online auction site. Create a beautiful holiday wreath to others with the EBSCO Eldercare database. This online City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare (EN) Friday, November 6, 10:00 a.m. (EN) Friday, November 20, 10:00 a.m. Libraries An Apple-certified trainer will discuss the essentials Flu activity is increasing in many parts of Topics will include creating a user name and password, adorn your mantle or front door. Starting resource is accessible from home or within the library. Flygirl by Sherri Smith (N) Friday, November 13, 1:30 p.m. (N) Friday, November 27, 1:30 p.m. of backing up your Macintosh computer to protect your the United States and the Centers for Disease posting items to sell, finding feedback on sellers and with a green faux pine wreath, instructor Go to the Library’s website at www.nenpl.org and click Graceling by Kristin Cashore A 78-year-old balloon salesman finally pictures, music, documents, and other important data. When a high-powered editor (Sandra Featured in November: Control is preparing for an early flu season with buyers, and more. Julianne Gaudioso will help you decorate your wreath on Online Research, then choose “Databases Alphabeti- The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman *AARP Driver Safety Program fulfills his lifelong dream of adventure when (EN) 6:30 pm Bullock) finds herself faced with deportation, cases of both the 2009 H1N1(swine) flu and the with elegant flowers, French wired ribbons, and leaves. cally.” EBSCO Eldercare features a “Care Evaluator” to The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins she coerces her much younger assistant he ties thousands of balloons to his house Home Sweet Home Please bring a wire cutter and glue gun to class. A non- help determine what level of care is most appropriate for seasonal flu. A representative from the Visiting Computer Fourth Grade Computer Sixth Grade Identical by Ellen Hopkins *Parenting Your Teen into marrying her. Rated PG-13. 108 min. and flies away to the wilds of South America. refundable $20 materials fee is payable at registration Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk will explore (N) Monday, November 9, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (N) Thursday, December 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m. a loved one. A search provides lists of nursing homes, as- (N) 7 pm Rated PG. 96 min. which begins November 6 at the East Northport building Impossible by Nancy Werlin the differences between the seasonal flu and the Register November 3 at either library building or online. Register November 18 at either library building or online. sisted living facilities, home health agencies, and hospice or online. Payment must be made within three days of The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness N = Northport Library *Pre-registration or tickets required for this program. The Northport-East Northport Public Library encourages all patrons H1N1 flu. She will discuss prevention, how to This hands-on class provides an overview of Learn about the control panel, installing programs, agencies. Tips on caregiver issues, recent articles, and online registration. Your registration is not complete Paper Towns by John Green EN = East Northport Library Registration for Children’s Programs is limited to Northport-East Northport Public Library cardholders. to participate in programs and activities. If you require any special recognize symptoms, what to do if you contract either Windows file management. (NENC011) and using the Help feature. (NENC060) news archives are also available. Please ask a Reference virus, and treatment options. No registration required. until payment is received. (NENA109) Librarian if you need help accessing EBSCO Eldercare. Truancy by Isamu Fukui Italic type indicates Children’s Programs. Preference is given to Northport-East Northport Public Library cardholders for Adult and Teen programs. accommodations because of a disability, please let us know. - 2 - - 3 - - 4 - - 5 - The Bookmark 151 Laurel Avenue ECR SWS Non Profit Organization FOR CHILDREN Spot FOR CHILDREN Northport, NY 11768 U.S. Postage Paid November 2009 631•261•6930 POSTAL CUSTOMER Permit #78 The Stop by the Library EAST NORTHPORT, NY 11731 East Northport, NY and pick up the November Attention 185 Larkfield Road bookmark by Joseph Sierra. East Northport, NY 11731 Chess Club 631•261•2313 In the (N) Thursday, November 19, A reading list, compiled Parents! Nationally Recognized Listen on 7:00 p.m. by our Children’s Librarians, is on the back. Neighborhood Four-Star Library Children in grades 3-6 Nursery LIBRARY TRUSTEES the Go! Play challenging Elizabeth McGrail Chairperson matches with other chess School got homework? Andrea Gladding, Vice Chairperson enthusiasts. All skill levels Ruth McKay LIBRARY Morning Movie: are welcome, but a basic Robert R. Little The Newsletter of the Northport-East Northport Public Library Night Patricia Flynn Sarah, Plain and Tall knowledge of the game visit NOVEMBER 2009 (N) Friday, November 27, 11:00 a.m. is needed. (45 min.) (N) Monday, December 7 LIBRARY DIRECTOR: Eileen Minogue eAudiobooks Suggested for children ages 5 and up with adult No registration required. 7:00-8:30 p.m. www.nenpl.org/homework ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: James Olney In this Hallmark Hall of Fame film, viewers will Representatives from area BRANCH LIBRARIAN: Margaret Brozek Your Library is the portal to free online meet mail-order bride Sarah and the rest of the nursery schools will be on hand www.nenpl.org for Children and Teens tutoring through Suffolk Homework Help, EDITOR: MaryEllen Moll characters from Patricia MacLachlan’s novels set on to display materials and to speak ©2009 All rights reserved. eAudiobooks for children and teens are now available online Pajama around-the-clock reference service through the American prairie during the early 1900s. (98 min.) with you on an individual basis May not be reproduced without permission. through the Library’s website. A Northport-East Northport Library Answers 24x7, online research, and more. No registration required. Storytime about their schools’ philosophies card provides access to hundreds of eAudiobook titles from (EN) Tuesday, November 10, Visit www.nenpl.org/homework and see HOURS and objectives. No registration 9 to 9 Monday thru Friday NetLibrary. Best-sellers, classic fiction, and nonfiction eAudiobooks 7:00 p.m. required. what we can do for you! 9 to 5 Saturday for children and teens can be downloaded to a PC, laptop, PDA, Create Your Own (N) Friday, November 20, 1 to 5 Sunday iPod, or MP3 player. New titles are continually added and most are 7:00 p.m. unabridged. eAudiobooks are narrated by their respective authors Quilt Square Children with adult Joseph Sierra or well-regarded actors. (N) Thursday, December 10, 4:00 p.m. Children can come ready To begin using eAudiobooks go to the Library’s website at Children in grades 3-5 to sit and listen to some great stories. Kindergarten Reading Fun FOR PARENTS www.nenpl.org and enter the Children’s or Teen Page. Click on Participants will design and sew a decorative Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite teddy bear or For children in kindergarten Help with Your College Choice the eAudiobook link. Follow the instructions to create a NetLibrary piece in the tradition of American quilters. We will stuffed animal, and join the fun. (30 min.) No registration This special five-week program for kindergartners account and download the “Media Center” software. Once you’ve supply fabric, batting, and sewing consultants; required. will encourage and reinforce early literacy skills. Documentary Film: It’s crunch time for Two year or four year course of downloaded the “Media Center” you can listen to the book on your you bring your imagination and creativity! (90 min.) (45 min. ) Registration begins November 3 at either college choice. High study? The choices are infinite, computer or transfer the book to your portable listening device. Registration begins November 27 at either library library building or online. Consuming Kids: school seniors will be so to help you with your Here are some of the titles available: building or online. (NENJ208) Mother Goose handing in their col- decision-making and to (N) Saturday, November 14, 10:00 a.m. Northport: (NENJ225) The Commercialization of lege applications and provide information on For Children Children 6 to 23 months with adult; Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. deciding on their dream all of the things to The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan by Nancy Springer November 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17 Childhood Newbery Club no siblings (EN) Wednesday, November 18, school and their “safety” do—completing Clementine by Sara Pennypacker Listen (N) Thursday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. Share a special time with East Northport: (NENJ226) 7:00 p.m. school. Do you want to applications, writing Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney Children in grades 4 and up; adults welcome your child as we sing nursery rhymes Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. This new and acclaimed film, attend a large university college essays, The Frog Princess by E.D. Baker Be the first to read books published this year. and fingerplays and read a board book November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15 produced by the Media Education or a small college? State filling out financial aid on The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman Join Children’s Librarian Doris Gebel to discuss the together. (30 min.) No registration required. Foundation and sponsored by school or private school? forms—here is a list of The Leanin’ Dog by K. A. Nuzum book you think should win the coveted Newbery Medal The Campaign for a Commercial- library resources. Mr. Revere and I by Robert Lawson in this ongoing book club. New members are always Book to Movie Free Childhood, reveals the the Go! Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto welcome. (90 min.) No registration is required. Matinee: Meet practices of a relentless multi- Books: Some websites of interest: Toys Go Out by Emily Jenkins FOR FAMILIES billion dollar marketing machine the Robinsons that’s selling kids everything from Barron’s Best Buys in College Education www.petersons.com/bestcollegepicks Summarizes information on various colleges, For Teens (N) Saturday, November 21, junk food to violent video games. Barron’s Compact Guide to Colleges based on alumni feedback. eAudiobooks Airhead by Meg Cabot 2:00 p.m. It exposes how corporations use the latest Alex Rider by Anthony Horowitz Sunday Family Specials Children with an adult advances in psychology, anthropology, and neurosci- College Admissions Together: It Takes a Family www.college.gov Far North by Will Hobbs Based on William Joyce’s ence to transform American children into powerful and by Steven Roy Goodman, Andrea Leiman at Your Library For adults and children in grades K and up This student-built site provides information about The Green Glass Sea by Ellen Klages beautifully illustrated children’s profitable consumers. Consuming Kids has been earn- why to go, how to go, and how to pay for college or The College Board Book of Majors Peak by Roland Smith book A Day with Wilbur Robin- ing widespread praise from critics, health care profes- other postsecondary education programs. son, this lively computer-animated Disney sionals, and children’s advocates around the country. Tex by S.E. Hinton The Homegrown String Band The College Board College Handbook (N) Sunday, November 8, 2:00 p.m. film follows the adventures of Lewis as he sets off on a Parents, teachers, and educators of all kinds will not www.fafsa.ed.gov Enjoy an hour of high energy fun time-traveling journey to find the family he never knew. want to miss this fascinating and thought-provoking College Board Getting Financial Aid Handbook This Department of Education website allows with Long Island’s own Homegrown Rated G. (95 min.) No registration required. documentary. (90 min.) Registration begins November 2 you to fill out financial aid forms accurately and String Band. This tight-knit family of at either library building or online. (NENJ229) College Majors & Careers: A Resource Guide for conveniently online and then check the status of your Suffolk Wave acoustic musicians will entertain you with Tales a Poppin’ Effective Life Planning by Paul Phifer application. original and traditional examples of folk (N) Wednesday, November 18, 10:00 a.m. Sesame Street Essays that Will Get You into College www.nycolleges.org tunes with American roots. The lively show (N) Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. by Adrienne Dowhan, et al Find information about academic programs, Audiobooks is sure to have you clapping your hands and Children ages 2-4 with adult and siblings Raising Responsible campus profiles, and financial aid information from Party dancing in the aisles! (60 min.) Registration Drop in for some fun as we listen to stories, sing Fiske Real College Essays that Work New York private colleges and universities on this site. for Adults, Children and Teens (N) Saturday, November 28, 11:00 a.m. began October 23 at either library building songs and rhymes, and play along with musical Children (N) Monday, December 7, by Edward B. Fiske & Bruce G. Hammond Did you know that your Library card gives you access to or online. (NENA095) instruments. (30 min.) No registration required. Children ages 3-5 (not in kindergarten) with adult; 7:30-8:30 p.m. www.scholarships.com more than 2,500 downloadable audiobooks through Suffolk Wave, Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges siblings welcome We all want our children to Find scholarship money for college on this all a cooperative project of the public libraries in Suffolk County? purpose college and scholarship information site. Join us to celebrate Sesame Street’s be responsible, contributing members of our fami- The Insider’s Guide to the Colleges Inside this issue: The latest best-sellers, book club favorites, classics, and award- Movie: Prancer Time for Tots 40th Anniversary! Enjoy crafts, snacks, (N) Sunday, December 6, 2:00 p.m. (EN) Thursday, December 3, 10:00 a.m. lies and society. How do we guide them to acquire winning literature are now available, with new titles added each Kaplan College Guide The Bakithi Kumalo Band 2 Teen Programs 4 and games featuring your favorite A little girl finds a wounded reindeer in the Children 18 months-5 years old (not in kindergarten) the necessary skills and motivation? Psychologist College Source Online month. Award-winning narrators, well-known actors, and some- Be sure to visit College Source Online, the Sesame Street friends. (60 min.) woods and believes it is Prancer. Her efforts to nurse with adult; siblings welcome Corinne Scheidt will explore parenting practices that times even the authors themselves narrate the various fiction and Peterson’s 440 Colleges for Top Students Library’s online database which includes more than Identity Theft Prevention 2 Children’s Programs 7 Registration begins it back to health so she can return it to Santa bring Enjoy an interactive hour with Donna Green featuring teach children responsibility for themselves, for their nonfiction titles. To begin using this vast audiobook collection go to stories, singing, and dancing. Each family will create 43,000 college catalogs and more than 36,500,000 November 14 at either about wonderful changes in the lives of everyone in schoolwork, for their home, and for their relationships. Ultimate College Guide Job Preparation Workshop 2 Sesame Street Party 7 the Library’s website at www.nenpl.org. Click on the Suffolk Wave a special weather windmill to take home. (60 min.) course descriptions! Please ask a Reference Librarian library building or online. her entire town. Rated G. (103 min.) No registration Registration begins November 16 at either library by the Staff Of U.S. News & World Report tab and follow the instructions for new users. If you don’t see a title if you need help using College Source Online. (NENJ232) required. Registration begins November 19 at either library building or online. (NENJ230) Computer Programs 3 Documentary: Consuming Kids 8 you want, click on the “Help Us Expand Our Digital Collection” icon building or online. (NENJ228) to suggest a purchase. - 7 - - 8 - - 6 -