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2019 FROM THE DESK OF Dr. Lambert C. Shell, Sr., Director SUMMER PAGE 3 READING HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD PROGRAM PAGE 4 For all ages! TIMES MUSEUM PASSES BEST SELLERS & HIGHLIGHT OF THE 2019 PAGE 14 NASSAU LIBRARY TOUR WHAT'S NEW? PAGE 5 PAGE 15

SUMMER 2019 | Volume 4. No.3 27 W. FULTON AVE., ROOSEVELT, NY 11575 2 | Roosevelt Public Library | Vol. 4, No. 3

BOARD OF TRUSTEES TABLE OF Laurette Gregory - President Ann S. Hickson - Vice President Francis S. Abel, Jr. CONTENTS Lauren R. Taylor Pastor Gerald W. Smith, Sr. 3 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

6 KIDS ZONE DIRECTOR Dr. Lambert C. Shell 8 TEEN TERRITORY

NEWSLETTER EDITOR Stephanie Bridgers 10 ADULT ZONE

12 BLACK HERITAGE LIBRARY HOURS

MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY 14 NEW YORK TIMES BEST FICTION & NON-FICTION 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM 15 WHAT’S NEW? WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

If you are not on our email list and would like to be notified FRIDAY of our great programs, you can contact Mrs. Bridgers at 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (516) 378-0222 x8007 or [email protected].

SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

SUNDAY Closed for the Summer BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Beginning June 16, the Library Regular Roosevelt Public Library Board of will be closed on Sundays during the Summer months and will Trustees Meetings are held 1st Tuesday of re-open in September. each month at 7:30 PM.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE New Year’s Day ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ President’s Day ~ Good Friday Easter ~ Mother’s Day ~ Sunday Before Memorial Day ~ Memorial Day ~ Father’s Day Independence Day ~ Labor Day ~ Veteran’s Day ~ Thanksgiving Day ~ Christmas Eve Christmas Day ~ New Year’s Eve Roosevelt Public Library | Vol. 4, No. 3 | 3 From the Desk of the Director... Dr. Lambert C. Shell, Sr. ROOSEVELT PUBLIC LIBRARY IMPROVED GREETINGS... SUMMER IS HERE! I'm inviting you to join us here at the Roosevelt Public Library for some of my favorite programs Dr. Lambert C. Shell Roosevelt Public Library that's happening right here. Director See ya soon!

The Roosevelt Public Library will be serving summer meals for children age 18 and under. Serving Times Monday-Friday Breakfast: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

FEEDING AMERICA Sponsored by Island Harvest

SUMMER ANIMATION WORKSHOP For Tween & Teens Presented by Dr. Lambert Shell - Director Animation come to the Roosevelt Public Library Visit Youth Services for further information.

NEW LIBRARY HOURS The Library will be closed Sundays until September for the summer. The Library new hours of change includes Saturdays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM until September. 4 | Roosevelt Public Library | Vol. 4, No. 3 How to Get a Library Card... General Library Card Information Información general para la tarjeta de la biblioteca The Library card number is the patron’s permanent La tarjeta de la biblioteca es el número permanente number. Patrons must report a lost or stolen card del cliente. Si la tarjeta se pierde o es robada el cliente immediately. A duplicate card will be issued for $5.00. debe reportarlo. Una tarjeta nueva será emitida por $5.00. Roosevelt Public Library cards are valid for (3) three years after being issued. Las tarjetas duran tres (3) años. El cliente es responsable por los materiales prestados. Si los Cardholders are responsible for all materials charged materiales están en malas condiciones o a perdido el out to their card. They are required to pay for any dam- material, tiene que pagar el cargo total del material. age or loss of library materials charged to them. Las tarjetas no son emitadas 30 minutos antes de Library cards are not issued 30 minutes prior to closing. cerrar. Renew Library a Card Renovar una tarjeta Library cards are renewed once every three years. To Las tarjetas expiran después de tres años. Para renovar renew a library card, all patrons must again show that una tarjeta, they have: • el cliente debe presentar una prueba de dirección reciente y una identificación. • Proof of residence in Roosevelt • debe tener su tarjeta libre de cargos. Si el cliente se • No outstanding late fees or other debts on their card muda del districto, la tarjeta deja de ser valida. Las tarjetas se renuevan cada tres años. If a patron moves out of the Roosevelt Public Library district, their library card becomes invalid. Tarjetas para Adultos Para obtener una tarjeta de la biblioteca de Roosevelt, Adults los adultos deben presentar To obtain a Roosevelt Public Library card, adults must present one • una carta con la dirección y sello del mes reciente. (1) item of proof of residence in Roosevelt. (No incluye cajas de la oficina del correo) • una prueba de dirección reciente y una identificaión. Examples of proof of residence include: La prueba puede ser un bill al nombre de la persona • letter with the current month’s postmark addressed que desea obtener la tarjeta. to the registrant’s home address. (Post Office boxes • También pueden presenter la licencia de conducir o are not acceptable) una identificación emitida por el Estado de Nueva • recent bill with registrant’s name on it York. • valid New York State driver’s license or a non-driver’s ID issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles Jovenes Adultos (septimo a grado superior) Para obtener la tarjeta de la biblioteca de Roosevelt, los Young Adults-(7th to 12th Grade) jovenes To obtain a Roosevelt Public Library card, Young Adults need to present proof of identity and one (1) proof • deben presentar identificación y una prueba de of residence, and proof they are in the 7th grade or residencia reciente. higher. If proof of identity verifies age (12 years old), no • ejemplos de prueba pueden ser una identificación proof of grade is required. de la escuela, el horario de clase, una carta de la escuela con el nombre del estudiante o un Examples of proof grade level include: identificación del Estado de Nueva York. • recent report card and proof of residence • a dated letter from school verifying registrant’s name, Juvenil (Kindergarten a sexto grado) address and grade Para obtener una tarjeta de la biblioteca de Roosevelt, • school library card los niños • official class schedule for the current year • official school picture I.D. card for current year • deben presentarse con sus padres o guardián. • El padre o guardián debe presentar el certificado de Juvenile (Kindergarten to sixth grade) nacimiento o la tarjeta de seguro medico del niño. To obtain a Roosevelt Public Library card, children must • El padre o guardián también debe presentar su be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian who identificación y una prueba de dirección reciente. El must bring with them: niño debe saber escribir para llenar la aplicación. • the child’s birth certificate (with seal), school report card or Medical insurance card • one (1) item of proof of residence for parent or legal guardian, who must prove guardianship • The child must be able to fill out the front of the library application • Pre-kindergarten children who are able to write their own name will be issued a library card. Roosevelt Public Library | Vol. 4, No. 3 | 5

Visit a Museum with your Library Card!

The Museum Pass Program at the library allows Roosevelt library cardholders to check outmuseum passes. Come to the library today. Passes circulate on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Local Museums: Guggenheim Museum Cradle of Aviation https://www.guggenheim.org/\ www.cradleofaviation.org/ Hofstra University Museum of Art Hofstra University Museum of Art https://www.hofstra.edu/community/museum/ https://www.hofstra.edu/community/museum/ Children’s Museums Long Island Children’s Museum New York Hall of Science https://www.licm.org/ https://nysci.org/

Nassau County Firefighters Museum & Education Center Children’s Museum of http://www.ncfiremuseum.org/ https://cmom.org/

Other Museums: American Museum of Natural History Children’s Museum of https://www.amnh.org/ Manhattan www.cmom.org Transportation Museums Guggenheim Museum Cradle of Aviation https://www.guggenheim.org/ https://www.cradleofaviation.org/

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space New York Transit Museum Museum https://www.nytransitmuseum.org/ https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/ American Airpower Museum Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) http://americanairpowermuseum.com/hours-admission/ https://www.moma.org/ Nature Museums Mystic Seaport https://www.mysticseaport.org/ Gavies Point Museum and Preserve http://www.garviespointmuseum.com/ Empire Pass https://parks.ny.gov/admission/empire-passport/default.aspx Old Westbury Gardens https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/ Art Museums Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Old Bethpage Village Restoration https://www.moma.org/

For a list of hours and events, visit museum websites.

Road trip to as many of Nassau’s public libraries as you can during July and August. Each one is your gateway into a new community–visit the library, and then explore the attractions, restaurants, and parks nearby. Take the self-guided tour as a family, a team of friends, or go solo. In each library there’s a unique feature to hunt for, and you’ll earn prizes as you go along. Visit 45 or more and be entered to win a grand prize! Get started by picking up a map at your local library. Then get a sticker at every library you visit. For more information on the 2019 Nassau Library tour please see the website https://tour.nassaulibrary.org/ 6 | Roosevelt Public Library | Vol. 4, No. 3

KIDSAmazing Things ZONE Happen Here

2019 SUMMER READING CLUB PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

A Universe of Stories! LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR GRADES K – 6 0-5 Years Old & Grades K – 6 General Craft Station The Summer Reading Club is a great way for kids to stay Every Thursday | 3:00 PM connected to learning while having fun. Kids will receive rewards Easy to make fun craft for everyone. for their efforts and enjoy fun activities to keep them busy all summer long. Register now for a universe of fun! Spacecraft Craft Tuesday, July 16 | 3:00 PM A Universe of Stories! Nursery & Pre-School Story Time Create a Tin Foil Moon for take-off with reading. Mondays: 10: 00 AM For Pre-K A UNIVERSE OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS FOR GRADES 4 & UP Children will listen to a universe of stories, with a sing-along A Universe of Bugs sessions. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Wednesday, August 7 | 5:30 PM Explore the common causes and spread of Viruses. A Universe of Fables! Read-In Fun Mondays: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (Grades K & 1st) Unraveling DNA 2:00 PM-3:00 PM (Grades 2nd & 3rd) Wednesday, August 14 | 5:30 PM 3:00 PM-4:00 PM (Grades 4–6) Love Science? Join us as we try to recreate the revolutionary double Helix Strand (DNA) with edible structures. A Universe of Stories! Arts & Crafts Thursdays: 10:30 AM Rhythm & Movement with Ms. Khadijah For all ages Wednesdays: July 17th, 24th & 31st | 11:00 PM A Universe of arts & crafts for readers to enjoy. Want to feel energized? Join us for an hour of musical rhythm and dance steps. Universe Readers must register for the summer reading club to participate in events! Creating a Comet Programs start the week of July 1 Wednesday, August 21 | 5:30 PM This is a hands-on experience that results in the creation of DAYCARE SUMMER READING CLUB “Shooting Stars.” Our Universe of Stories: Tuesdays: Starting July 2 | 10:00 AM Children will get to listen to Stories from around the continent SUMMER BAKING CLUB each week. Galaxy Cupcakes Wednesday, August 28 | 3:30 PM Craft Station Thursdays: Starting July 11 | 10:00 AM Registration is required for all programs. Fun craft to make. Daycares must register in advance! By appointment only! Space CHILDREN’S GAMING ROOM FOR GRADES K – 6 is limited. DAILY HOURS: Monday–Friday | 12:00 PM–4:00 PM Rules do apply. Check with Youth Services Librarian for rules. LIBRARY FUN Puzzles & Board Games GAMING TOURNAMENT Tuesdays: 12:00 PM (For all ages) A Universe of Sports with NBA 2K19 & FIFA Lots of prizes to be won. Tuesdays: July 9, 23 & 30 & August 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 3:00 PM Grades K – 6 Pre-K Movies Tuesdays: 10:00 AM Mario Kart August 16 & 22 | 3:00 PM Chess with Friends Fridays: Starting July 5 | 10:00 AM (For all ages) Enjoy a friendly game of Chess with friends in a friendly, relaxing environment. Roosevelt Public Library | Vol. 4, No. 3 | 7

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SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS Galaxy Slime Wednesday, September 4 | 4:00 PM A hands-on creative representation of our Galaxy. Alphabet Spaceship Saturday, September 7 | 10:30 AM (Grades Pre K-1st) Build with Lego/Keva Planks In Celebration of Shark Week Monday, September 9 | 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 28th-August 3rd | 1:30 PM Play, Build and Create with Lego Blocks and Keva Planks join us as we explore the world of Sharks, through Grades K-5th Documentaries and Craft Sessions. Open to all. Participants must register for the Summer Reading Club. Space Bingo Saturday, September 7 | 10:00 AM The Very Hungry Caterpillar's 50th Anniversary Celebration Satur- An hour of Space Themed Bingo Game. Registrations day, June 8 | 11:00 AM required. Grades 3-6. Join us for a session of Reading and Craft. Read five books by Eric Carle and get a prize. Girls Who Code, Jr. The Fall Session of Girls Who Code will start in A Celebration of Storytime from Space September. Thursday, August 6 | 3:00 PM Children will listen to /and watch pre-recorded Space themed More information on how to register will be available at the Stories read by Astronauts on Space Missions in Outer Space. end of August. FAMILY PROGRAMS A Universe of Stories Pluto Hunt: Find Pluto (The Disney Dog) and win a prize. Monday, July 1- Monday, August 12 No registration required. Grades K-6

Family Coloring Session Saturday, July 5 | 3:30PM-4:30 PM All are welcome. No registrations needed.

Documentary on NASA and the Apollo Missions Don’t forget to check out our Digital Service Friday, July 19 | 11:00 AM “Hoopla”. This app allows you to borrow and Space: Our Journey so Far stream audiobooks, music and much more A celebration of the First Apollo Mission without delay. It’s another way of enjoying the Enjoy this interactive display station during the week of July 24. benefits of your Library Card membership. Our Endangered Earth Monday, July 29 | 11:00 AM An engaging presentation workshop for the whole family. NON-FICTION BOOKS Fantastic Family Singalong Wednesday, July 31 | 3:00 PM Join us for a fun packed, interative Bilingual Singalong with Mr. Nightsky by Stephanie Warren Drimmer Carlos Lazarus.

Family Movies on the Roof: Movies on the Roof Stars and Galxies by James Buckley, Jr. Fridays: July 5-August 30 | 12:00 PM Look, There's A Rocket by Ester Aarts Space Bingo Thursday, August 29 | 4:00 PM Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Stars by Hazel Quintaniua

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS. All programs are free! Register Online: http://rooseveltlibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar or in person at the Library! For further information contact: Tahira Ahmad - Young Adult Librarian (516) 378-0222 x3 8 | Roosevelt Public Library | Vol. 4, No. 3

TEENMAKE YOUR TERRITORYMARK, EMBARK ON LEARNING

2019 SUMMER READING CLUB PROGRAMS FOR TWEENS AND TEENS

GRADES 6 & Up LIBRARY PROGRAMS The Summer Reading Club is a great way for teens & tweens to stay connected to learning while having fun. Teens & How Money Works: A Family Workshop Tweens will receive rewards for their efforts and enjoy fun Wednesday, July 3 | 5:30 PM activities to keep them busy all summer long. Register now Learn how to manage your money and eliminate wasteful for a universe of fun! spending.

A Universe of Stories Reading Club Rhythm & Movement with Ms. Khadijah Every Tuesday | 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 17, 24 & 31 | 11:00 AM Lots of prizes to be awarded. Want to feel energized? Join us for an hour of musical rhythm and dance steps. Stories in the Sky Monday, July 15 & 29 | 4: 00 PM The Science of Viruses Create a Star Pattern, connect the Stars with lines. Make a Wednesday, August 7 | 5:30 PM drawing. Write a short story about your Star pattern. Grades Join us as we explore the common causes and spread of 7 - 10. viruses.

Creating a Comet Unraveling DNA Wednesday, August 21 | 5:30 PM Wednesday, August 14 | 5:30 PM This is a Hands-on experience that results in the creation of Love Science? Join us as we try to recreate the revolutionary “Shooting Stars.” double Helix Strand (DNA) with edible structures.

A Universe of Stories Art Project: Send in your original Animation Workshop with Library Director Dr. Shell Artwork based on this year’s Summer Reading Club theme July 23-August 20 | 4:00 PM-6:00 PM (A Universe of Stories). Open to all registered patrons. Learn how to create your own animation.

TEEN ZONE GAMING ROOM DAILY HOURS GAMING CLUB COMPETITIONS Monday–Thursday Puzzle & Board Games Tournament 12:00 PM–4:00 PM & 5:00 PM-7:30 PM Fridays: Starting June 28-August 30 | 2:30 4: 30 PM Discover how good you really are when faced with oppo- Friday | 12;00 PM-4:00 PM nents. Half hour of reading = one hour of gaming Connect 4 Championships Gaming Tournaments Friday, June 28 | 2:00 PM-3:30 PM Every Friday, starting July 12 Must register online Registration is required for all Teen Zone programs. Please visit Mrs. Ahmed, the Youth Services Librarian for further information. Roosevelt Public Library | Vol. 4, No. 3 | 9

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FALL BAKING CLUB Mexican Sombrero Cupcakes September 5 | 3:30 PM TEEN RECOMMENED TITLES FOR Girls Who Code SUMMER READING CLUB 2019 The Fall Session of Girls Who Code will start in September. More information on how to register will be available at the end of August.

Volunteer Opportunities/Community Hours

Earn community Hours by helping out with Summer Programs, Craft Stations and reading sessions. Write a Book review and receive Community Hours. Join The Youth Advisory Board and share your ideas and suggestions on Teen Programs and Services.

Driver’s License Prep Test Online

For Teens:. Taking your Permit Test or Diver’s Test? Check out our user friendly online service. Read the Driver’s Manual, or take practice exams to help you ace the exam. Check it out online for free at http:dmv.ny.gov/permits/learner-permits.

Don’t forget to check out our Digital Service “Hoopla”. This app allows you to borrow and stream audiobooks, music and much more without delay. It’s another way of enjoying the benefits of your Library Card membership.

7th Grade and Up REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS. All programs are free! Register Online: http://rooseveltlibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar or in person at the Library! For further information contact: Tahira Ahmad - Young Adult Librarian (516) 378-0222 x3 10 | Roosevelt Public Library | Vol. 4, No. 3 ADULT ZONE PROGRAMS BUSINESS How to develop a Small Business From Idea to Financing Presented by La Fuerza CDC Programs can be taken as a group or separately. If you are starting a small business or considering starting a small business these programs should help you. How to Develop a Business Idea Thursday July 11 | 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Participants will learn a simple way to develop your business idea. Preparation of a Business Plan and Projections Welcome to the Adult Summer Reading Club Thursday July 18 | 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Participants will learn how to write a simple and effective business plan. In person registration is required to participate. The Summer Reading Program is very simple and Financing Your Business stress-free. Thursday, August 8 | 6:30 PM-7:30 PM The instructor will talk about programs available to small businesses and explain the application The Universe is full of Stories. Please join with us process. They will learn how to be paper ready and credit this summer to explore a world of books. Whatever worthy so they can apply for loans. you read it counts to win the weekly prizes. Each COOKING and every one gets a prize for signing up. Vegan Cooking Program Wednesday, August 7 | 6:00 PM-7:30 PM REGISTER NOW! When searching for a health-focused destination. Chef Dan will demonstrate fabulous cooking recipes, while informing about nutrition, and cooking gadgets, making your time in your kitchen well spent. Learn more about vegan food, weight loss, whole foods and nutrition, help- ing you make smart choices and commit to healthy habits. Baking: Galaxy Cupcakes Monday, August 12 | 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Make three cupcakes and take home in a bakery box! Milky Way: Cupcakes have also been made into mini- galaxies using colorful icing. CRAFTS Wreath Making Saturday, July 13 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM In this class you will learn how to make your own one of a kind summer wreath to celebrate the summer. She’ll show you step-by-step how to make a beautiful and fragrant wreath with an arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems Adult Summer Reading fastened in a ring and more. Book Discussion Galaxy Pour Painting (with Ms. Josephine Earley) Thursday, August 15 | 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM Wednesday July 17 | 6:15 PM-7:15 PM Adults will create gorgeous galaxy themed paintings on canvas by using themselves pourable paint mixtures. Artemis, by Andy Weir is available at the Circulation Desk in book, audiobook and large type. Floating Teacup Craft (with Ms. Lupe Velasquez) Thursday, August 1 | 6:30 PM-7:30 PM Humankind has built a single city on the moon: Artemis. Using beads, glue and a tea cup you will make a Follow thief Jazz Bashara from the start of the perfect Floating teacup. The Roosevelt Public Library will crime to surviving a deadly conspiracy. provide the materials.

Family Picture Frame Making with Crystals Saturday, August 3 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM In this class you will learn how to make a picture frame with crystals. This is fun wooden picture frame making class that entire family can contribute and decorate with crystals. Please bring the family photo to put it in your brand new picture frame. Roosevelt Public Library | Vol. 4, No. 3 | 11

SUMMER MOVIES @ the ADULT ZONE ROOSEVELT PUBLIC LIBRARY FINANCIAL PLANNING Smarter Social Security: Strategies to Optimize Every Tuesday | 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM Spousal & Survivor Benefits Saturday, July 20 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM On the BIG screen! This class will provide a broad overview of the Social Se- curity retirement program while examining in detail spousal and survivor benefits and ways to optimize them. LitFinder First Time Home Buyers (with the Community LitFinder provides access to literary works Development Corporation of Long Island) and authors throughout history and includes Wednesday, July 31 | 6:00 PM-7:30 PM more than 130,000 full-text poems and In this bilingual program our patrons will become 650,000+ poetry citations, as well as short mortgage-ready by educating potential homebuyers about stories, speeches, and plays. The database the buying process, pitfalls to avoid, and also includes secondary materials like available funding opportunities. The program will be biographies, images, and more. If you are conducted by a Housing Educator who is bilingual. doing a term paper for English this is a good Registration is required. place to start. Three Basic Documents Of Estate Planning Tuesday, August 20 | 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Health Care Proxy (HCP); Durable Power of Attorney New York Times Historical (POA); Last Will and Testament (LWT) Includes all the articles published since the first issue of the paper in 1851.The New HEALTH & FITNESS York Times Historical provides full text Stop the Bleed and full image articles with digital repro- Monday, July 22 | 6:00 PM-7:00 PM ductions of every page, every article and Mr. Marvin Berg, RN at Nassau University Medical every issue in PDF format. In addition to Center will conduct training on how to identify and stop news stories, includes editorials, letters to major bleeding. You can help save a life if you know what to the editor, obituaries, birth and marriage do. announcements, photos, and advertise- ments. Zumba for Adults (with Ms. Stephanie DiMambo) Tuesdays: July-August | 6:30 PM-7:30 PM July 23, 30, August 6 & 13 In the Community Room. Participants will be required to sign a waiver. Participants should wear comfortable clothes, and bring water. HeritageQuest Reiki Meditation HeritageQuest Online combines digital, Saturday, July 27 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM searchable images of U.S.federal census re- This is a high energy meditation that will help remove emo- cords with the digitized version of the popular tional and mental blockages and negative energy. It will UMI Genealogy & Local History collection help cleanse mind, body and spirit at deep and other valuable content. The latest census sub-conscious level. that HeritageQuest includes is 1940 but this Participants must have to bring a YOGA MAT. database does include The Freeman’s Bank records which is useful in searching African- Symptoms and Risk factors of breast and American geneology. This online database is Prostate Cancer Tuesday, September 10 | 6:00 PM-7:00 PM an essential collection of unique material for both genealogical and historical researchers, Yoga for Relaxation with coverage dating back to the late 1700s. Saturday, September 21 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM It can be used from home.

NOTARY SERVICE BOOK CLUB Hours Every 3rd Wednesday of Each Month at 1:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday New members are welcome! & Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRE REGISTRATION To register and for more information, please contact: A Reference Librarian at (516) 378-0222 x 3. 12 | Roosevelt Public Library | Vol. 4, No. 3

The historic Manhattan neighborhood is worth a subway BLACK ride uptown! is a large neighborhood in the northern section of HERITAGE the borough of Manhattan. Since the 1920’s, HABARI GANI - WHAT’S THE NEWS Harlem has been known as a major African-American residential, cultural and business center. Originally a Dutch village, formally organized in 1658, it is named after the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands. Harlem’s history has been PROGRAMS defined by a series of economic boom-and-bust cycles, with significant population shifts accompanying each cycle. Bus Trip Saturday, September 14 | 8:00 AM SHARP! Harlem’s African-American population peaked in the 1950’s. Bus leaves library for Atlantic City In the second half of the 20th century, Harlem became a major hub of African-American businesses. Since New Belly Dance Class York City’s revival in the late 20th century, Harlem has been Saturday, September 28 | 2:00 PM experiencing effects of gentrification and new wealth. A fitness belly dance class focused on empowering femininity and fitness. Open to adults. SOME HARLEM HIGHLIGHTS--Where famous names lived Please register with Carol Gilliam - Black Heritage and played Hamilton Grange-Founding father Alexander Librarian. Hamilton lived in a federal-style home back when Harlem was a rural retreat. The house is now a site you can tour for free, open Wednesday SUMMER BREEZE through Sunday. Minton’s Playhouse- Established in 1938 by saxophonist CONCERT Henry Minton, this nightclub bills itself as the birthplace of modern jazz, or bebop. Stars such as Thelonious Monk, SERIES Charlie Parker and Billie Holiday once performed there. Reserve a table to see jazz legends and up-and-comers.

All music programs House- The poet lived in a row house will begin at 6:00 PM at 20 E. 127th St. for the last 20 years of his life. You can see his typewriter and piano in the parlor. Free, though a Chuck Fowler and the High Energy Jazz Ensemble $5 donation is suggested; open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Thursday, July 11 Jerome “City” Smith and City Sounds Music ENJOY YOUR SUMMER VACATION, IT COMES AND Ensemble GOES SO QUICKLY! Thursday, July 18 Dance Party with DJ Lady Redd Thursday, July 25 OUTDOOR STAGE, UNLESS IT RAINS FOOD FOR THOUGHT The 5 P’s - Proper Preparation For further information contact: Carol Gilliam - Black Heritage Librarian Prevents Poor Performance [email protected] (516) 378-0222 x4 Roosevelt Public Library | Vol. 4, No. 3 | 13 SAVE THIS DATE! STYLES by Chris Banks, dedicated to WOMEN who represent STRENGTH, EMPOWERMENT and FASHION!

SATURDAY AUGUST 10 2:00 PM

For further information contact: Carol Gilliam - Black Heritage Librarian [email protected] | (516) 378-0222 x4 14 | Roosevelt Public Library | Vol. 4, No. 3 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERS FICTION CITY OF GIRLS REDEMPTION by Elizabeth Gilbert by David Baldacci An 89-year-old Vivian Morris looks The first man Amos Decker put behind back at the direction her life took bars asks to have his name cleared. when she entered the 1940s New York theater scene.

UNSOLVED SKIN GAME by James Patterson and David Ellis by Stuart Woods and Parnell Hall A string of seemingly accidental and A part of the Teddy Fay series, in unrelated deaths confound F.B.I. agent this book Fay has to scours Emmy Dockery. Paris’s underworld to find a criminal suspected of treason.

FALL SUNSET BEACH by Neal Stephenson by Mary Kay Andrews A dead multibillionaire’s brain is After her mother’s death, Drue scanned and turned back on at a Campbell inherits a rundown time when humans live as digital beach house and takes a job with souls. her estranged father’s personal injury firm.

NON-FICTION THE MOMENT OF LIFT THE PIONEERS by Melinda Gates by David Mc McCullough The philanthropist shares stories of The Pulitzer winning historian tells the empowering women to improve story of the settlement of the North- society. west Territory through five characters.

SEA STORIES HOWARD STERN COMES AGAIN by William McRaven by Howard Stern A memoir by a retired four-star Navy The radio interviewer talks about some admiral which includes the capture of of his favorite conversations over his Saddam Hussain and the raid to kill four-decades long career. Osama Ben Ladden.

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