eipl.org The Resource Center for Lifelong Learning September/October 2019
Bus Trip Chef Dell'Amore Tarrytown Delicious Chicken Page 5 K - 5 Page 3
Sunday Get Ready Concerts to Babysit Page 2 Page 3,11&14
Juried Art Drop-In Show Trick or Treating Page 2 Page 3 &12
Alexander Volunteer at Hamilton 101 The Great Page 8 Give Back page 2, 12 & 15
Sunday Wii Openings Tournament Page 2 Page 11& 14
Erie Canal Live Homework Display Help Page 5 Page 3 & 10
Microsoft PowerPoint September is Library Card Sign-up Month Shredding September 17th It is the time of the year when the American Library Day Page 7 & 9 Association and libraries nationwide join together to Page 8 remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. What’s Inside this issue... Special Events & Adult Services Technology Children’s Services Teen Services Highlights Community Message Pages 4-8 Page 9 Pages 10-13 Pages 14-15 Page 2-3
Programs • Community Events • Library news Contact Us: (631) 581-9200 SPECIAL EVENTS
As of October 6, the library will be open on Sundays from 1-5 p.m. ADULTS BOHLSEN SUNDAY MUSIC CONCERTS AT 2 P.M. Gathering Time - A Tribute to the Artists of Woodstock (EIA210) Sunday, October 13 Join Gathering Time, a big spirited folk-rock harmony trio, as they keep the celebration of Woodstock’s 50th anniversary alive. They’ll play the most loved music from the three day festival of peace and music, including Arlo Guthrie, the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Jimi Hendrix, and more! Come and relive the sounds and feeling of that unforgettable time. ************************************* Our Generation - A Tribute to the 60’s & 70’s (EIA325) Sunday, November 3 The members of Our Generation have had a passion for the music of the 1960s ever since February 9, 1964, 8 p.m. when they saw The Beatles’ first appearance on The Ed Sulli- van Show. From that moment on they were hooked on the great new sounds coming out of their portable transistor radios: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks, the Ventures, and all the great bands that came along during that musically- and socially-turbulent decade. Join us for a trip down memory lane!
Library Card Sign up The 34th Annual Month Promotion Juried Art Show Throughout September, to celebrate Library The show will take place in the Card Sign Up Month we are asking patrons Bohlsen Gallery from October 1 to take a selfie with their library card and through October 27th, on which day there will be a Tag us on Facebook or DM (Direct Message) Reception starting at 3 p.m. and Awards Ceremony at us on Instagram (include your name and 3:30 p.m. Make sure to visit the Art Gallery when you phone number with your picture). A winner will be come to the library in October to view the work by talented chosen at random to win an Amazon Gift Card. Just local artists and be sure to vote for your favorite. Stop click on the icons at eipl.org under the "Stay by at the Circulation Desk to purchase a raffle to win the Connected" heading. painting or Gift Basket on display in the lobby. Any donation is welcome to support the arts in our community. The Great Give Back - EIY731 Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. For grades 7 - Adults The mission of The Great Give Back is to provide a day of volunteer opportunities for the patrons of Suffolk County to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. Adult and Young Adult volunteers will assemble crafts-to-go bags to be given out to our special needs group home visitors. Register at the Reference Desk.
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FREE MUSEUM PASSES
Print and Go! These museum passes may be reserved online or in person at the Children’s Reference Desk up to 30 days in advance. These passes are good for a 1 day visit to the museum, so request your pass for the date you wish to use it. They do not need to be picked up or returned to the library. The pass can be printed from home. Pick Up/Return at Library - These museum passes may be reserved online or in person at the Children’s Reference Desk up to 30 days in advance. The pass may be borrowed for three days (first day of reservation is when pass is ready for pick up) and must be returned before closing on the third date. DISCOUNT TICKETS Patrons with an East Islip Library Card may purchase up to 6 tickets per family, per attraction, per month at the Children’s Desk. Cash or check only; exact change is appreciated. Long Island Aquarium - $20 each, no expiration. Bronx Zoo - $29 each, expiration date December 31, 2019 See page 10 for complete details.
TEENS Getting Ready to Babysit (EIY702) Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Grades 6-9 Live Homework Help Fee: $10 Let us help you go back to school with ease. Bring a snack and learn the skills to Receive free tutoring services with Brainfuse become a great babysitter. Topics HelpNow. Available Monday-Sunday from 2 covered include: child safety, p.m.-11 p.m., tutors are trained in math, science, developmental stages of children and reading/writing, social studies and general skills how to plan activities that are age K-12. You can even receive assistance with appropriate. You will receive a PSAT, SAT, ACT and AP prep. All databases certificate upon completion. can be found on eipl.org and all you need is Please bring $10 in exact change your library card to connect. when you sign up at the Reference Desk. CHILDREN EIJ575 – Simply Delicious EIJ526 – Drop-In Trick-Or-Treating Chicken Cutlets and Nuggets Thursday, October 31, All day, All ages Sunday, October 20, 3-4 p.m., with an adult Grades K-5 with an adult Start your Halloween Delicious, succulent and celebration at the library. easy to prepare chicken Come in costume and visit nuggets and cutlets like each service desk for a you’ve never had before. From special treat! start to finish, Chef Dell’Amore No registration required. shows you how to serve up a meal for the ages, in half the time! Served with pasta and a homemade red sauce. 2 eipl.org September/October 2019 3 ADULT SERVICES ONGOING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES A large print edition of this newsletter is available upon Senior Advocate (EIA201) Monday, October 21 at 9 a.m. request at the Adult Reference Desk. from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. For more information please see page 8.
DIGITAL SERVICES at eipl.org - E-Books and Digital Audiobooks One-On-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance (EIA156) Go to Live-brary.com (Free Downloads) to access digital Must be Medicare Eligible. Wednesday, September 11 and e-Books and audiobooks for all ages to use on your phone, Wednesday, October 9 at 10 a.m. For more information see page 7. tablet or e-reader. You will find instructions on the library’s Donate and Recycle in the Lobby home page, directing you to a free app from which you can • Retire your flag properly in the VFW receptacle access a large collection of e-books and audiobooks. For further • Recycle eyeglasses in the Lions Club bin assistance, call the Adult Services Desk. • Donate food to Long Island Cares • Donate pet supplies to the Islip Animal Shelter E-Magazines from Flipster Career Counseling Find a large assortment of digital periodicals at eipl.org. If you would like help with your resume, cover letter, job search, Just click on Flipster. Find all of your favorites: People, or an application, and you are a district resident, please call the Car and Driver, Better Homes and Gardens, Runner’s, Reference Desk (631-581-9200 x105) to make an appointment Travel and Leisure, Highlights and more. with our professional Career Counselor. Game Day - Canasta, Mah Jongg, Bridge, (EIA128) Ancestry or any game. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Did you send out your DNA to find your ethnicity? Well then, you We provide the room, you provide your game. will want to use the Library Edition of Ancestry.com for free at the Scrabble & Mah Jongg (EIA141) library. Ancestry® Library Edition delivers billions of records in Tuesdays, 12 - 3 p.m. census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. Knitting & Crocheting Circle (EIA437) Saturdays from 2 - 4 p.m. RefUSA ReferenceUSA is the leading source for business and resi- Patches & Pieces - A Quilting Club dential data in the United States. It helps users of all kinds Monday, September 9 at 12:30 p.m. search for jobs, research U.S. businesses, create marketing Monday, October 14 at 12:30 p.m. and small business plans, locate specific people and more. Sewing Circle (EIA285) Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Get Your High School Diploma Homebound Library Service Available by scholarship through your library, Career Online Homebound delivery of materials is offered to East Islip District High School offers adults the opportunity to complete their patrons on both a short and long term basis. Your books and materials high school education and gain career training through a self- will be mailed to you with return postage enclosed. If you cannot paced, supportive, and accredited online education program. get to the library due to an injury, illness, or chronic condition, For information about this program call 631-654-4700 x251. please call 631-581-9200 x105 and ask for an application. Talking Books for the Visually Impaired Become an Adult Literacy Tutor The National Library for the Blind provides books in audio format for Be the difference in someone’s life. Register now to become free to the blind and visually impaired. You can download an applica- a Literacy Suffolkvolunteer tutor. Register for a Training tion from (www.loc.gov/nls) or ask a librarian to download one for you. Workshop, or take the training online at home. Once you are Notary Service - Notaries are available, for EIPL cardholders trained it will require a 1 ½ to 2 hour a week commitment, on a limited schedule to notarize personal documents for patrons where you will work one-on-one with an adult student in a with government issued photo-ID. Call for availability (581-9200 x 5). public place, usually at the library. Contact Literacy Suffolk at 631-286-1649 or www.LiteracySuffolk.org. DRIVING COURSES AARP Smart Driving Course (eia140) The Book Sale Nook Tuesday, September 24 from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In the Library Lobby you will find the Book Sale Nook, the room Tuesday, November 19 from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. that houses all of the books and materials that are for sale. You are ***Please bring your aarp card*** sure to find a bargain! ignups for September start on Tuesday, September 3 for district Sresidents and Wednesday, September 4 for non-district residents. THE LIBRARY OF THINGS Signups for November start on Tuesday, October 29 for district res- idents and Wednesday, October 30 for non-district residents. A $20 The library has available for checkout check or money order made out to AARP for AARP cardholders, or a collection of non-traditional items; a $25 check for non-AARP members to be paid at the Circulation such as, lawn games, museum passes, Desk. You must have your New York State Driver’s License with and mobile hotspots. Ask a librarian. you on the day of class. Enrollment is limited, first-come, first- served. Class starts promptly at 9:15 a.m.; late comers will not be admitted. There will be a 30 min. lunch break; a bag lunch is suggested. Register at the Circulation Desk. Reader’s Advisory Defensive Driving Course (eia153) Empire Safety Council Find new booklists on our Reader’s Blog at eipl.org. The Please note time change September list will be Success and Creativity to start off the Saturday, September 14 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $25. new school year and the October list will be Retelling Classical Saturday, November 2 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $25. Tales for those of us who like to revisit our favorite stories. egister in advance for this course at the Circulation Desk with Ra non-refundable check or money order for $25 made payable to the East Islip Public Library. A bag lunch is suggested. 4 eipl.org ADULT SERVICES
BOOK DISCUSSIONS BUS TRIP
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (EIA144) Luncheon at Sunset Cove Restaurant (EIA361) Date: Saturday, November 9 ARTHUR & GEORGE Bus departs East Islip Library: 1 p.m. by Julian Barnes Cost: $100 Check or money order payable to: Islip Public Library Wednesday, September 18 Registration ends: Tuesday, October 15 at 9 p.m. No refunds issued after Tuesday, October 15 unless your seat can be filled by someone else Start the day with a 3 p.m. buffet luncheon at Sunset Cove, a waterfront restaurant located north of the Tappan Zee Bridge in EVERYTHING I NEVER Tarrytown. After lunch we'll drive a short distance to Van Cor- TOLD YOU tlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, NY for a self guided tour by Celeste Ng of The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze which is the biggest, most Wednesday, October 16 exciting, most electrifying Halloween event in the Tri-State area! See more than 7,000 individually hand-carved, illuminat- ed jack o'lanterns in this elaborate walk through experience. Meander through an historic, 18th-century riverside landscape and discover a breathtaking display - all made of jack o'lan- terns! Witness a windmill go round, stroll across the Pumpkin THE BOHLSEN GALLERY Zee Bridge and watch the Pumpkin Carousel. Complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack, this innovative spectacle is not-to-be-missed! The Blaze was sold out every In September, the Gallery will feature the paintings of Anne night that it was open last year! This is a self-guided tour with a gift Baum of Patchogue. Ms. Baum, a member of the Bell Street Art shop at the end. Cost of trip includes transportation via Hampton Group, has long been involved in the arts using many different mediums but now focuses on watercolors. She tends to work on Jitney motorcoach, luncheon at Sunset Cove Restaurant and a theme, her latest of which is “Doors.” Come see these unique admission to the Blaze. Approximate return time: 10 p.m. and memorable pieces.
September 10th-30th - Two Hundred Years on the Erie Canal TAKE THE TRAIN TO NEW YORK CITY The 4-panel display and e-tablet kiosk display was curated (EIA165) by Heidi Ziemer and Dan Ward of the Western NY Library For $11 (cash only) round trip Resources Council (WNYLRC), a member of the Empire State Saturday, October 5, 2019 Library Network (ESLN), and funded by a Humanities New (Purchase tickets by Monday, September 30) York Action Grant. This display is on loan through the Long Island Library Resources Council (LILRC). TRAIN LEAVES GREAT RIVER SATURDAY AT 8:58 a.m. YOUR TICKETS ARE PAID FOR AT THE EIPL. Throughout October, the gallery will feature the finalists in the Arts Council of the East Islip Public Library’s 34th annual The day of the trip, arrive at the Great River train station Juried Art Show. The works submitted include a wide range of by 8:40 a.m. where you will be issued your return ticket themes, mediums and styles, so there’s something for everyone on the platform. Everyone will board the same train for to enjoy. On the morning of October 5th the artwork will be the trip into NYC (with a change at Jamaica). Your return judged and the winning pieces will be adorned with their prizes. ticket can be used for any LIRR train you choose on the Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our reception and awards same day. Please sign up and pay for your ticket (non-re- presentation on October 27th. The reception begins at 3 p.m., fundable) at the Circulation Desk. followed by the awards presentation and raffle drawing.
The display cases in October will feature materials and infor- 9/11 MEMORIAL mation arranged by the Islip Breast Cancer Coalition to mark The 9/11 Memorial at the front Breast Cancer Awareness Month. entrance of the library, is to honor 9/11 victims and responders, as well ART SALE as pay tribute to soldiers who heeded the call to arms in the ensuing war on If you’re in the market for artwork, consider stopping by terror. The memorial was designed the Bohlsen Art Gallery at the Library. The Gallery is open and constructed by the East Islip during regular library hours. If you have any questions Community Chamber of Commerce regarding the sale of art work in the Gallery, please call and incorporates a piece of steel from Judy Moccio at 581-9200 ext. 123. the World Trade Center. September/October 2019 5 ADULT SERVICES WEDNESDAY MOVIES FRIDAY FILMS AT 2:15 P.M. Start at 2 p.m. sharp unless otherwise noted SEPTEMBER LIFE'S WONDERS 9/6 9/4 – House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018); 104 min.; PG Hotel Mumbai Starring: Cate Blanchett & Jack Black The staff and visitors of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel 9/11 – Wonder Park (2018); 86 min.; PG; animated struggle to deal with a terrorist attack. Starring: Jennifer Garner Rated: R; 125 min.; 2018 (violence & profanity) 9/18 – Aladdin (2019); 128 min.; PG Starring: Will Smith Starring: Dev Patel & Armie Hammer 9/25 – The Sun is Also a Star (2019); 120 min.; PG-13 Starring: Yara Shahidi & Charles Melton 9/13 Rocketman CELEBRATE BATMAN DAY Elton John’s early years and his meteoric rise to Saturday, September 21 from 12:30-1:45 p.m. fame in the 1970s. 9/21 – LEGO DC: Batman – Family Matters Rated: R; 121 min.; 2019 In LEGO DC: Batman - Family Matters, suspicion runs high Starring: Taron Egeton & Jamie Bell after Batman, Batgirl, Robin and other DC superheroes receive mysterious invitations. However, family values must remain 9/20 strong when Batman and his team encounter the villainous Red A Dog's Journey Hood. (2019); 72 min.; Animation A dog makes a promise to protect his owner’s granddaughter throughout her life. OCTOBER Rated: PG; 108 min.; 2019 OLD TIME FOOTBALL Starring: Dennis Quaid 10/2 – Remember the Titans (2000); 114 min.; NR Starring: Denzel Washington 10/4 10/9 – Rudy (1993); 116 min.; PG Starring: Sean Astin & Ned Beatty Long Shot 10/16 – Brian’s Song (1971); 73 min.; G A journalist is hired as a speech-writer by his for- Starring: James Caan & Billy Dee Williams mer babysitter, now running for president. 10/23 – Knute Rockne (1940); 96 min.; NR Rated: R; 120 min.; 2019 Starring: Pat O’Brien & Gail Page Starring: Charlize Theron & Seth Rogen 10/30 – My All American (2015); 118 min.; NR Starring: Aaron Eckhart 10/11 Breakthrough DOCUMENTARY FILMS When her 14-year-old son is feared drowned SATURDAYS AT 2 P.M. (EIA184) in a lake, a faithful mother prays for healing. Rated: PG; 116 min.; 2019 9/21 – They Shall Not Grow Old (2018); 99 min; R Starring: Chrissy Metz & Topher Grace On the centenary of the end of the First World War, Academy Award winner Peter Jackson (director of The Lord of the Rings 10/18 trilogy) presents a new work showcasing the Great War. Using The Public state of the art technology to restore original archival footage, A librarian helps a group of homeless people take Jackson brings to life the people who can best tell this story: the refuge at the library on a cold winter night. men who were there. Rated: PG-13; 122 min.; 2018 10/19 – United We Fan (2018); 97 min; PG-13 Starring: Alec Baldwin & Emilio Estevez Fans, stars, creators, and more come together in this quirky documentary to explore the dynamic history and evolution of 11/1 save-our-show television fan campaigns from the letter-writing Tolkien and product mail-in campaigns of yesterday to the social media The formative years of the orphaned author J.R.R. and crowdfunding campaigns of today. Tolkien as he finds love and artistic inspiration. FOREIGN FILM Rated: PG-13; 112 min.; 2019 Starring: Nicholas Hoult & Lily Collins TUESDAYS AT 6:30 P.M. (EIA124)
11/3 – Rust and Bone (2012); 122 min; R (French) The story of Ali, an unemployed single father, and Stephanie, a killer whale trainer, whose relationship grows deeper after Stephanie suffers a severe accident. 6 eipl.org ADULT SERVICES Registration begins for EIPL cardholders on ADULTS PROGRAMS Tuesday, September 3 at 9 a.m. Limit of 2 people for each exercise class (yourself & another EIPL card-holder). Out of district registration begins on Victorian Tea Class (eia215) Monday, September 9 at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 10 at 9 a.m. Join Chef Barbara Sheridan as she demonstrates the tradi- Programs with a fee are tion of "taking tea". Barbara will show you how to serve non-refundable and require in-person registration. a "proper cup of tea" and how to prepare and serve scones, clotted cream, tea bread and tea sandwiches. A tasting will be provided when we "take tea" at the end of the class. Bring a EXERCISE CLASSES friend or two to class. Tea Time Book Discussion (eia209) Senior Fitness (eia125) Monday, October 14 at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 17, 24 Join us for a new bi-monthly book discussion series, perfect October 1, 8, 22, 29 at 2:30 p.m. Fee: $21 for new retirees! During our first meeting we will discuss While seated in a chair, participants engage in weight bearing Life After Life by Kate Atkinson. Books will be available activities using dumbbells and resistance bands. on Monday, September 9. Register at the Circulation desk to Tai Chi (eia345) pick up a copy. Light refreshments will be served. Friday, September 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4, 18, 25 at 1 p.m. Fee: $21 Tai chi is used for stress reduction and to help with a variety of health conditions. Class size limited to 20. Must Register. One-On-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance Must Be Medicare Eligible (eia156) Zumba Gold (eia278) Wednesday, September 11 and Wednesday, October 9 at 10 a.m. Monday, September 9, 16, 23, 30 Meet with a Suffolk County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer October 7, 21, 28 at 9:30 a.m. Fee: $21 Program) volunteer from HIICAP (Health Insurance Informa- Zumba is modified to suit the needs of active older participants. tion, Counseling & Assistance Program) to answer questions and provide information specific to your needs regarding Medicare health insurance and benefits, Medicare Savings Programs, YOGA Extra Help for prescription drugs and EPIC. Call the Reference Desk for an appointment. Chair yoga (eia441) Please Note time change Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint (eia250) Thursday, September 12, 19, 26 Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. October 3, 10, 24, 31 at 12:30 p.m. Fee: $21 Learn to create exciting computerized presentations with Micro- soft PowerPoint, a program that can be used as an aid in giving Chair yoga (eia442) speeches and presentations. Work with computer animation and Additional classes video as you learn the basics of creating a slideshow including Thursday, September 12, 19, 26 creating, saving, editing, formatting, adding multimedia objects October 3, 10, 24, 31 at 1:30 p.m. Fee: $21 and animation effects and much more. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten and Computer 1st Grade or equivalent. Yoga (eia100) Saturday, September 21, 28 Exploring the Pacific Ocean and October 5, 12, 19 at 9 a.m. Fee: $15 Beyond in Pursuit of Plastic (eia261) Monday, September 23 at 7 p.m. Yoga (eia399) Science writer and artist Erica Cirino has sailed across the most Wednesday, September 11, 18, 25 polluted part of the eastern Pacific Ocean and to remote reaches October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10 a.m. Fee: $24 of the South Pacific Ocean. She observed the work of plastic pollution science pioneers in California, documented the most Yoga (eia406) polluted beach in Hawaii, met with world-class scientists in Monday, September 9, 16, 23, 30 Denmark and Western New York. Her purpose: Find out the October 7, 21, 28 at 5:30 p.m. Fee: $21 truths about plastic pollution and what it's doing to the planet, wildlife and people. Erica shares her testimony as a journalist Yoga (eia312) during this presentation. Monday, September 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21, 28 at 7 p.m. Fee: $24 Night Out for Special Needs Adults (eia257) Mondays at 7 p.m. - Caregivers must be present Yoga (eia115) September 23 - Family Tree - Include friends and family. Thursday, September 12, 19, 26 October 21 - Pencil holder to keep pens and pencils. October 3, 17, 24, 31 at 5:30 p.m. Fee: $21 PLEASE BRING A MAT OR TOWEL September/October 2019 7 ADULT SERVICES Tales Of A Wildlife Rehabilitator (eia282) Ghosts, Goblins and Witches of Long Island (eia305) Wednesday, September 25 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 15 at 7 p.m. Science writer and artist Erica Cirino will lecture about wildlife Ghosts, Goblins and Witches of Long Island - join famous and the environment for popular publications such as Scientific ghost investigators Joseph Flammer and Diane Hill, known as American and National Geographic. Erica has helped nurse The Paranormal Adventurers, for bone-chilling stories of things thousands of wild birds, mammals and reptiles back to health that go bump in the night at haunted Long Island locations. Mr. and release them to the wild. Erica takes her audience on a Flammer and Ms. Hill have written five books and many articles journey through the process of wildlife rehabilitation. about ghosts, UFOs, and paranormal phenomena. See their videos and photographs. Hear ghostly voices. Share your own Mindfulness Meditation for Anxiety, Relaxation ghost stories. Audience participation is encouraged. and Improved Concentration (eia260) Thursday, September 26 at 7 p.m. Senior Advocate (eia201) Have you ever left the house and forgot whether you locked the Monday, October 21 at 9 a.m. door, or shut off the iron? Chances are it's not your memory, you Senior Advocates educate seniors on benefits they may be eligible just weren't being Mindful. Being Mindful means being present for and assist them in applying for those benefits. Emphasis is in your life to live every moment, every breath, without stressing on programs that foster economic independence such as Sup- about the future or replaying the past over and over in your head. plemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as Food Stamps), Medicare Savings Program (MSP), and HEAP. Travel Snacks - Visit Napoli - Naples (eia106) Call for an appointment. Friday, September 27 at 2 p.m. We will virtually travel to one of Italy's popular cities: Naples, a Brain - Gut Connection (eia211) city that lately is living a rebirth after being considered a contro- Monday, October 21 at 7 p.m. versial city for many decades. Enjoy its beauty, history and art Mental health and nutrition - the light bulb is on. A troubled intestine through spectacular photography of the city and its treasures. sends signals to the brain, just as a troubled brain can send signals to the gut. Yes, the brain and gastrointestinal system are intimate- Cooks Among The Books - Fall Festivities (eia129) ly connected. This workshop will give you the tools to form a Wednesday, October 2 at 7 p.m. happy relationship between your brain and gut. It's time to think beyond the summer season! Fall is for haunted houses, pumpkin patches, apple orchards, fall festivals, Halloween, Bohlsen Local History Lecture and Thanksgiving. The food choices are endless and so are the Alexander Hamilton 101 (eia253) recipes the group will share. Tuesday, October 22 at 6 p.m. If you’ve been lucky to see the Hamilton musical or have listened to the Scotland With A Taste Of Outlander (eia259) soundtrack and are curious to learn more about the real Alexander Thursday, October 3 at 7 p.m. Hamilton, this is the perfect talk for you. This Founding Father is Join Jeanne Schnupp on a virtual visit to Scotland, with stops so popular and if you want to know why, you must come for this that include settings from the popular series, Outlander. Enjoy overview of Alexander Hamilton’s life: from his beginnings in the a rich variety of Scottish sights, including the highlands and Caribbean to his final years in New York City. Ms. Nicole Scholet, historic Stirling Castle, beauty of the Isle of Skye, cities of President of the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society, a nonprofit Glasgow and Edinburgh, and the cozy coastal town of Oban. organization dedicated to education about Alexander Hamilton’s life Jeanne shares a selection of cookies from Outlander Kitchen, and legacy, will be at the library to give us all the information about the Official Outlander Companion Cookbook, by Theresa Carle this important statesman, author, Federalist and Secretary of State. Ms. Sanders. Recipes will be provided for you to take. Scholet, a New York City resident, is an historian and public speaker specializing in the Founding era, particularly the lives of both Alex- The Art Of Youthful Aging (eia289) ander and Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton. Monday, October 7 at 7 p.m. Youthful aging is not an oxymoron. It is an attitude that defines Travel Snacks - The Cotswolds (eia106) a new belief system, supports positive emotions and motivates Friday, October 25 at 2 p.m. healthy behaviors. Attitude determines outcome as we age. This Anyone who watches British TV shows will warn you - the Cotswolds program offers specific tips on lifestyle changes to ensure we in south-central England are murderous! A slew of popular crime age gracefully and peacefully while enhancing our emotional, dramas, including Father Brown and Midsomer Murders, would mental and physical wellbeing. have you believe treachery lies everywhere. Even fans of Harry Potter, Poldark and James Bond can find familiar backdrops. Come Medicare Basics Presentation (eia152) and learn about the pretty, quaint, and quiet villages that make up Tuesday, October 8 at 10 a.m. the Cotswolds. HIICAP's (Health Insurance Information and Counseling Program) presentation provides Medicare Eligible people with KEEP IN MIND- information about Medicare - Original Medicare - Parts A & B, THE NEXT SIGN UP FOR ADULT PROGRAMS IS Medicare Advantage Plans - Part C and Medicare Prescription FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST Coverage - Part D, the Medicare Savings Program, Extra Help and EPIC. REMEMBER THERE IS OPEN ENROLLMENT SHRED YOUR DOCUMENTS AT THE LIBRARY FROM OCT. 15 - DEC. 7, 2019 for a Jan. 1, 2020 effective date. Saturday, November 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Protect your privacy and get rid of clutter! A shredding truck Harvest Gathering with Chef Rob (eia311) from A Shred Away Inc. will be in the library's parking lot for Monday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. Fee: $7 on-site shredding of personal documents. This service is open You will learn to make 3 items to create a “harvest gathering in to the public. Please note that they do not accept plastic, carbon good taste.” There will be a demonstration, tasting and recipes paper, hanging files, red well folders, cardboard, newspaper for Autumn Garden Vegetable Soup, Pumpkin shaped cheese or magazines. Clips and staples are fine to put through the balls and roasted butternut squash salad. Recipes included. shredder. ( EIA166)
8 eipl.org TECHNOLOGY Creating Strong Passwords (eia464) Tuesday, October 8 at 7 p.m. Learn how to create and manage secure passwords. Discussion will include password reuse, complexity, account security questions, and Classes online password managers.
and Programs Internet Users Group (eia151) Tuesday, September 24 at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 29 at 7:45 p.m. he following computer classes are free to Computer expert John Catrona hosts an informal group to discuss T East Islip Public Library card holders. new and interesting information on and about the Internet. If there are openings, out-of-district patrons Microsoft Excel (eia465) will be charged a $5 fee. Track Household Expenses Please register at the Adult Reference Desk starting Monday, October 7 at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 3. All classes are One-Hour. Would you like to track household income and expenses on your computer? This class will introduce you to the basics of Microsoft Excel, for the purpose of creating an electronic document which Buying and Selling Using the Internet (eia324) you can update each month of the year. Tuesday, October 22 at 8 p.m. Use free Internet resources to buy and sell items you own or get at Microsoft Excel Basics (eia462) flea markets and garage sales. Learn how to use Letgo.com, Craig- Tuesday, September 10 at 8 p.m. slist and Ebay.com. Some Internet knowledge is helpful. Hands-on workshop to get started with Microsoft’s spreadsheet program. Learn basic features including inputting data into Computing I - Introduction to Computing (eia460) cells, using simple formulas and formatting worksheets. You Tuesday, September 3 at 8 p.m. must have taken Computing I or have equivalent knowledge Monday, September 16 at 9:30 a.m. to take this class. Basic Windows functions are covered in this class. Learn the Desktop, keyboard functions, opening and closing programs, Microsoft Windows 10 (eia383) drives, Status Bar, access MS Word, save files, using a flash- Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. drive to save documents, printing and using the Internet. If you own a new Microsoft “Surface” Tablet or any other new computer, laptop, or tablet with the Windows 10 operating Computing II - Basic MS Word (eia461) system, then this class is for you. Monday, September 23 at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 15 at 8 p.m. One-On-One Tech Help Learn to use MS Word; format text with fonts, colors, bullets, and Do you need help using the library's electronic resources? Do you margins. Also learn shortcut keys. Introduction to Computing is have a mobile device that you have a question about or a problem a prerequisite for this class, or basic knowledge of the Windows using a particular computer program? Contact the Reference Desk operating system. and make an appointment with one of our librarians to assist you with basic technology problems. Sorry, we cannot repair or diag- nose a problem with your device or computer. ************************************************* PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE FOLLOWING AT THE ADULT REFERENCE DESK
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint (eia250) Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. Learn to create exciting computerized presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint, a program that can be used as an aid in giving speeches and presentations. Work with computer animation and video as you learn the basics of creating a slideshow including creating, saving, editing, formatting, adding multimedia objects and animation effects and much more. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten and Computer 1st Grade or equivalent.
EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
• A Fax/Scan Workstation • 3D Printer • Free WiFi • Large Format Printer • Public Access PC's • Color Copying, Printing & Scanning • Wireless Printing • iMac Computer • Borrow an in-house Laptop • WiFi Mobile Hotspots to borrow
September/October 2019 9 CHILDREN’S SERVICES BOOKMARK OF THE MONTH FREE MUSEUM PASSES SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
Print and Go! These museum passes may be reserved Pick up your copy online or in person at the Children’s Reference Desk up of each of these to 30 days in advance for museum visits. These passes winning bookmarks are good for a 1 day visit to the museum, so request your pass for the date you wish to use it. They do not need to be picked up or returned to the library. The pass can be printed from home. Pick Up/Return at Library - These museum passes may be reserved online or in person at the Children’s Reference Desk up to 30 days in advance. The pass may be borrowed for three days (first day of reservation is when by NINO R. by AIDAN S. pass is ready for pick up) and must be returned before closing on the third date. Adult cardholders in good stand- ing may reserve a museum pass. Each pass is good for general admission for a varying number depending on the museum. Museum passes may be reserved in person at the 1000 BOOKS BEFORE Children’s Desk or online at www.eipl.org. KINDERGARTEN • American Airpower Museum This free program encourages you to read • Children’s Museum of Manhattan in NYC 1000 books with your child before they • Children’s Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton enter school – a goal experts say children • Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City • Empire Pass for New York State Parks need to help them learn to read • Fire Island Lighthouse at Robert Moses State Park for themselves. One of the best • Guggenheim Museum in NYC ways to encourage learning • Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in NYC is to spend time sharing • Long Island Explorium in Port Jefferson books every day. • Long Island Maritime Museum in West Sayville • Long Island Science Center in Riverhead • Museum of the City of New York in NYC • South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton • Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport Sign up at the Children’s Desk today! DISCOUNT TICKETS Patrons with an East Islip Library Card may purchase up to 6 tickets per family, per attraction, per month at the Children’s Desk. Cash or check only; exact change is appreciated. Long Island Aquarium - $20 each, no expiration. Bronx Zoo - $29 each, expiration date December 31, 2019
FREE live, online homework help • GROWN-UPS NEEDED No child under 9 years of age may be left unattended anytime, anywhere in the library. from real tutors and so much more! • FOOD ALLERGIES? We sometimes serve snacks at a From our homepage go to Live- program; please notify us if your child has any food allergies. • SAY CHEESE! Your attendance at programs sponsored by brary, select Study Help, then the the East Islip Public Library may be digitally recorded and published. If you do not wish your image to be published, Homework Help tab, and click on please notify a member of the Children’s Department be- ONLINE TUTORING. fore the program.
10 eipl.org CHILDREN’S SERVICES EIJ578 – Read to the Dogs – Tuesday, October 8, 6:30-8:10 p.m., Calling all 6th Graders! Readers in grades K – 6 Check out the following Teen Programs Students practice their reading skills and gain confidence by read- See page 14 for details: ing aloud to a trained Therapy Dog. Dogs and their handlers are registered with either Pet Partners or Therapy Dogs International. Wii Tournament (EIY748) Student readers can sign up for a 20-minute session when they Tuesdays, September 24 & October 22, come to the Children’s Desk to register. 7-8:30 p.m., Grades 6 and up
Getting Ready to Babysit (EIY702) EIJ403 - More than Mother Goose Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Grades 6-9, Fee: $10 Wednesday, October 9 or Tuesday, October 22, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Birth through 3 years old with an adult, siblings welcome Share nursery rhymes, songs and more with your child. Program Registration Please note if other children will be attending this program. Register online or in-person at the library. Children must meet age/grade requirements by the first day of the program. EIJ459 – The Monster Mash Story Walk - Thursday, When registering online, please note the requested informa- October 10, 2-2:30 p.m., Ages 3 ½-5yrs on their own tion such as your child's birth date, age or grade level in the It’s that special time of year where spooky monsters "Note to Instructor" field. EIPL cardholders and out-of-dis- come out to dance and play the Monster Mash. So trict patrons may register by phone the day of the program. bring your dancing shoes and join us for a monsteriffic story time outside in our Discovery Backyard. Afterwards all are welcome to stretch their legs and get their wiggles out while exploring our outside nature classroom. Just a reminder this September Programs program will start in the Children’s Program Room and end in the Registration for September programs began in August. Discovery Backyard, weather permitting! Please check with us or online for possible openings. EIJ425 - School of Rock – Drumming - Fridays, October 11 & 18 – 4:45-5:30 p.m., Grades 2-5 October Programs Music fans, come learn early drumming techniques and rhythms! Registration for all October programs will begin We’re providing the drum sticks, practice pads and a variety of on Wednesday, September 11. In-person other percussion items. No experience required, just bring your registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the Children's Desk enthusiasm and drumming curiosity! and online registration will begin at 12 p.m. EIJ461 – A Muddy Discovery Saturday EIJ476 - Play Hooray Fall Family Fun – Tuesday, Saturday, October 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m., October 1, 10-10:45 a.m., Ages 6 months to 5 years with an All ages with an adult adult, no older siblings Play with maracas, drums, balls and so much more. This delightful Join us for some messy fun in our Discovery Backyard. We are music and movement class will have everyone dancing and marching going to use mud to get down and dirty while creating crafts so with a harvest of fun! be sure to dress for a mess. Families can stop by any time between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. to create an art project while EIJ536 – Super Smash Bros. – Tuesday, October 1, exploring nature in the Discovery Backyard. 7-8 p.m., Grades 3-6 Whether it’s your first time or you’re a master of combat, This program is weather permitting! join us to play the brand new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch! EIJ550 – Pumpkin Patch Brownies – Monday, October 14, EIJ464 – Story Play Time – Wednesday, October 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Grades K-5 10:30 – 11 a.m., Ages 3 – 5 with an adult, no siblings Join Chef Rob to create brownies, pumpkin picking We’ll explore books through music, movement and play! style! After your delicious creations, play Halloween 4 Corners! This program may not be suitable for children EIJ483 – Candy Corn Puppets Story and Craft Time with food allergies. Wednesday, October 2, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Grades K – 3 What is sweet and colorful and will make you smile? EIJ560 – Minecraft Mania – Monday, October 14, 7-8 p.m., Grades 3-6 It's candy corn puppets that are just in time for Halloween! Do you think you have what it takes to be the next master architect? Join our Minecraft building tournament to show off your skills! EIJ406 – Time for Twos – Thursday, October 3, 10:30-11:15 a.m., 2 year olds with an adult, siblings welcome EIJ408 – Baby Smart – Tuesday, October 15, 9:45-10:15 a.m., Enjoy stories, songs and an art activity with your child. Ages Birth – 17 months with parent, siblings welcome This half hour program is designed to EIJ414 – Chess Lessons – Monday, October 7, introduce babies, ages birth-17 months, 7-8 p.m., Grades 1 – 6 with a caregiver, to the wonderful world If you’ve wanted to learn how to play chess, here’s your chance. Teen of library programs! Activities include volunteers will guide students as they play with each other to learn music, movement, finger plays, fine and the basics of the game. gross motor development and circle time. Early literacy, socialization and group play skills are introduced.
10 eipl.org September/October 2019 11 CHILDREN’S SERVICES EIJ630 – Halloween Pumpkin – Tuesday, October 15, EIJ579 – Slightly Spooky Story Time – Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ages 18 months – 5 years with an adult, October 30, 4:30 – 5 p.m., Ages 3 ½ - K on their own siblings welcome Halloween tales are not so frightful - actually they’re delightful! Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. in this fun and fast- paced preschool readiness program designed to get you in Halloween EIJ441 – Halloween Circle Time spirit. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor Thursday, October 31, 12 – 12:45 p.m., development as well as story telling. There will also be a fun Ages 2 & 3 with an adult, siblings welcome pumpkin craft! Two and three-year-olds come in costume with an adult to join Kathy Roeder for this special circle time. Please note siblings in EIJ463 – The Secret Life of Money – Thursday, October 17, registration record. 4:15-5 p.m., Grades K-3 Join us as we go on a money adventure. In this exciting story/ EIJ526 – Drop-In Trick-Or-Treating and Scavenger Hunt craft program, you’ll even get to take some money home with Thursday, October 31, All day, All ages with an adult you. Unfortunately, no real money will be used in this program. Start your Halloween celebration at the library. Come in costume and visit each service desk for a special treat! No EIJ484 – Great GivebackGiveback –– Saturday,Saturday, registration required. OctoberOctober 19,19, 1111 .a.m-12.a.m-12 p.m.,p.m., GradesGrades 11 –– 66 JoinJoin usus asas wewe participateparticipate inin SuffolkSuffolk County’sCounty’s TheThe GreatGreat Giveback,Giveback, aa dayday ofof sharingsharing meaning-meaning- November Programs ful,ful, service-orientatedservice-orientated experiences.experiences. ParticipantsParticipants Registration for all November programs will begin on willwill createcreate no-skidno-skid sockssocks andand totetote bagsbags toto bebe Tuesday, October 15. donateddonated toto thethe residentsresidents ofof Momentum.Momentum. In-person registration will begin at 9 a.m. at the Children’s Desk and online registration will begin at 12 p.m.. EIJ575 – Simply Delicious Chicken Cutlets and Nuggets Sunday, October 20, 3-4 p.m., Grades K-5 with an adult Delicious, succulent and easy to prepare chicken nuggets and EIJ615 – Royal Costume Party - Saturday, cutlets like you’ve never had before. From start to finish, Chef November 2, 10 – 11 a.m., Ages 4-7 with an adult, Dell’Amore shows you how to serve up a meal for the ages, in siblings welcome half the time! Served with pasta and a homemade red sauce. Open sesame! Fresh off their flying carpet, join the Arabian Princess and her Prince for an Wii Tournament (EIY748) Tuesday, October 22, 7-8:30 p.m., adventurous story, craft and photo op. Wear your favorite costume! Grades 6 and up. See page 14 for details. EIJ414 – Chess Lessons – Monday, November 4, 7-8 p.m., Grades 1 – 6 EIJ601 - Halloween Party – Wednesday, October 23, If you’ve wanted to learn how to play chess, here’s your chance. 6-7 p.m.., Grades K-2, no siblings Teen volunteers will guide students as they play with each other Come dressed in your favorite costume and join us for to learn the basics of the game. an hour of Halloween games and crafts! EIJ492 – LEGO Club – Tuesday, EIJ602 - Halloween Party – Wednesday, October 23, November 5, 10 a.m. -12 p.m., 7:15-8:15 p.m., Grades 3-5, no siblings Grades K – 5 with an adult, siblings welcome Dress for a mess and join us for an hour of Halloween- Make new friends while building with LEGOs at the library. All inspired games and crafts! you need to bring is your imagination. No registration required! EIJ404 – Baby Time – Thursdays, October 24 & 31, 10-10:45 a.m., Pre-walkers 3 months and up, no siblings please EIJ405 – Toddler Time – Thursdays, October 24 & 31, 11-11:45 a.m., Walkers through 23 months, EIJ536 – Super Smash Bros. – Tuesday, siblings welcome November 5, 7-8 p.m., Grades 3-6 Designed to stimulate and encourage your child’s Whether it’s your first time or you’re a master of combat, join physical and mental growth, Kathy Roeder presents fun age us to play the brand new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the appropriate activities for children and their grown-up. No Nintendo Switch! siblings please. EIJ406 – Time for Twos – Thursday, November 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m., EIJ636 – A-Mazing Makerspace Night - Thursday, October 24, 2 year olds with an adult, siblings welcome 7 – 8 p.m., Ages 4 and up with an adult, no younger siblings Enjoy stories, songs and an art activity with Create and explore a child-sized autumn maze. Drop-in between your child. October 25 and October 27 to explore the maze!
EIJ469 – Monsters and More! – Monday, October 28, 6-7 p.m., Grades 2-4 Join Miss Gina to craft your own Halloween-inspired creatures!
EIJ629 – Pumpkin Paint Party – Tuesday, EIJ426 – Discovery Saturday – Saturday, November 9, October 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Grades 4-9 10:30-11:30 a.m., All ages with an adult Paint a wood pumpkin with Miss Melissa! Choose to Families can stop by any time between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. create a face (funny or scary!), add an accessory or to create an art project while exploring nature in the Discovery keep it simply rustic. Backyard. This program is weather permitting! 12 eipl.org CHILDREN’S SERVICES EIJ578 – Read to the Dogs – Tuesday, EIJ622 – Wacky Wednesday Story Time November 12, 6:30-8:10 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, 4:30 – 5 p.m., Readers in grades K – 6 Ages 3 ½ - K on their own Students practice their reading skills and gain confidence by We’ll have fun with some strange, silly and reading aloud to a trained Therapy Dog. Dogs and their handlers Seussical stories. are registered with either Pet Partners or Therapy Dogs Interna- tional. Student readers can sign up for a 20-minute session when EIJ404 – Baby Time – Thursday, November 21, they come to the Children’s Desk to register. 10-10:45 a.m., Pre-walkers 3 months and up, no siblings EIJ464 – Story Play Time – Wednesday, EIJ405 – Toddler Time – Thursday, November 13, 10:30 – 11 a.m., November 21, 11-11:45 a.m., Ages 3 – 5 with an adult, Walkers through 23 months, no siblings siblings welcome We’ll use movement, music and more to get excited about books! EIJ407 – Circle Time – Thursday, November 21, 12-12:45 p.m., Ages 2 & 3 with an adult, siblings welcome EIJ612 – Autumn Trees Story and Craft Time – Wednesday, Designed to stimulate and encourage your child’s physical and November 13, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Grades K – 3 mental growth, Kathy Roeder presents fun age appropriate Autumn is here with its very own colors! Join us to make a fabu- activities for children and their grown-up. lous fall tree painting.
EIJ549 – The Busy Little Squirrel Story Walk Thursday, November 14, 2-2:30 p.m., EIJ586 – A MakerSpace Night - Thursday, November 21, Ages 3 ½-5yrs on their own 7 – 8 p.m., Ages 4 and up with an adult, no younger siblings What do squirrels do in the fall? Join us for this squirrely story Go, go, go with gadgets galore! Whether big or small, we time outside in our Discovery Backyard and find out what they’re have building projects for all. up to. Afterwards all are welcome to stretch their legs and get their wiggles out while exploring our outside nature EIJ625 – Caricatures – Saturday, November 23, classroom. Just a reminder this program will 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Ages 11 and under start in the Children’s Program Room and end Register for a 20 minute individual time slot, select a in the Discovery Backyard, weather permitting! character and let our volunteer illustrator turn you into a superhero! Please arrive on time or forfeit your slot. In-person registration only. Please select character at time of registration. EIJ558 – Easy Art – Friday, November 15, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Ages 18 months-3 years old with an adult, siblings welcome EIJ560 – Minecraft Mania Bring your child in to get messy, be creative, and have fun! This Monday, November 25, program is going to be all about the process, not the product. 7-8 p.m., Grades 3-6 Make sure to dress for a mess! Do you think you have what it takes to be the next master architect? Join our Minecraft building tournament to show EIJ403 – More than Mother Goose – Saturday, off your skills! November 16 or Monday, November 25, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Birth through 3 years old with an adult, siblings welcome Share nursery rhymes, songs and more with your child. Please note if other children will be attending the program. It’s Elephant and Piggie Time – and Pigeon Too! It’s Mo Willems Day! EIJ608 - Fall Family Paint Party Best buddies Elephant and Piggie Sunday, November 17, 2-3 p.m., prove that opposites do really attract. Ages 5 and up with an adult, And will the Pigeon ever get to drive siblings welcome Create your very own fall pumpkin scene with Miss Melissa. the bus? Find out at one of our One registration per child. Mo Willems Day programs!
EIJ467 – Scrapbook Design – Monday, November 18, EIJ623 – Pigeon Power Program – Friday, 7-7:45 p.m., Grades 4 and up Bring 4 – 6 photographs and you’ll learn techniques to create November 29, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., delightful scrapbook pages. Preschoolers ages 3 ½ - 5 on their own
EIJ631 – Thanksgiving Turkeys – Tuesday, November 19, EIJ624 – More Mo with Elephant and Piggie 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ages 18 months – 5 years with an Friday, November 29, 2:30 – 3:15 p.m., adult, siblings welcome Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. in this fun and fast-paced Grades K – 2 on their own preschool readiness program all about Thanksgiving. Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development as well as story telling. There will also be a fun Thanksgiving Turkey craft! September/October 2019 13 TEENS Program Registration You will need your library card to register for all programs. Registration for EIPL card holders begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 unless otherwise noted. Out of district cardholders may register starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.
Board Games (EIY710) Wii Tournament (EIY748) Tuesday, September 24, 7-8:30 p.m., Grades 6-12 Tuesday, October 22, 7-8:30 p.m., Grades 6-12 Enter the action-packed arena Wednesday, September 18, 7-8:30 p.m., Grades 7-12 Wednesday, October 16, 7-8:30 p.m., Grades 7-12 of Super Smash Brothers Brawl or Mario Kart to Enjoy a welcoming place to learn and play board pit famous Nintendo characters like Mario and games of your choice with friends. Newbies are Link against each other. Play with friends as you welcome along with experienced players. vie for the throne!
Getting Ready to Babysit (EIY702) Pumpkin Paint Party (EIJ629) Saturday, September 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, Grades 6-9, Fee: $10 6:30-7:30 p.m., Grades 4-9 Bring a snack and learn the skills Paint a wood pumpkin with to become a great babysitter. Miss Melissa! Choose to create a Topics covered include: child safety, developmental stages of face (funny or scary!), add an children and how to plan activities accessory or keep it simply rustic. that are age appropriate. You will Registration for this program receive a certificate upon begins Wednesday, September 11. completion. Please bring $10 in exact change when you sign up at the Reference Desk.
Live Homework Help Let us help you go back to school with ease. Receive free tutoring services with Brainfuse HelpNow. Available Monday-Sunday from 2 p.m.-11 p.m., tutors are trained in math, science, reading/writing, social studies and general skills K-12. You can even receive assistance with PSAT, SAT, ACT and AP prep. All databases can be found on eipl.org and all you need is your library card to connect.
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Volunteer Opportunities Registration is limited to THREE opportunities (including waitlists) per Newsletter for EIPL cardholders. You may register for volunteer opportunities starting Tuesday, September 3, in person or by telephone at the Reference Desk; there is no online registration.
1. MakerSpace Night Volunteers. EIY723. Volunteers will help children explore our MakerSpace gadgets. For grades 7-12. Thursday, September 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 6:45-8:15 p.m.
2. Discovery Saturday Volunteers. EIY708. Volunteers are needed to help staff with a program in the Discovery Backyard. For grades 7-12. Saturday, September 14, 10:15-11:45 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 10:15-11:45 a.m.
3. Chess Lessons Volunteers. EIY722. Volunteers will teach students the basics of the game. For grades 7-12. Monday, September 16, 7-8 p.m. Monday, October 7, 7-8 p.m.
4. Night Out Volunteers. EIY769. Volunteers will help special needs adults create themed crafts. For grades 7-12. Monday, September, 23, 6:45-8:15 p.m. Monday, October 21, 6:45-8:15 p.m.
5. Story/Craft Volunteers. EIY755. Wednesday, October 2, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Volunteers will help children with a craft. For grades 7-12.
6. Secret Life of Money Volunteers. EIY714. Thursday, October 17, 4-5:15 p.m. Volunteers will help children learn about money. For grades 7-12.
7. Socks for Seniors Volunteers. EIY719. Saturday, October 19, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Volunteers will help children create no-skid socks for the residents of Momentum Nursing Home for our Great Give Back. For grades 7-12.
8. Juried Art Show Volunteers. EIY713. Tuesday - Thursday: volunteers are needed to sell raffles. Sunday: volunteers are needed to sell raffles, set up for the reception and help artists during our JuriedArt Show. For grades 7-12. Tuesday, October 22, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 6;45-7:45 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
9. Monsters and More Volunteers. EIY717. Monday, October 28, 5:45-7:15 p.m. Volunteers will help children with a monster craft. For grades 7-12.
Saturday, October 19, 2019 For grades 7-Adults EIY731 The mission of The Great Give Back is to provide a day of volunteer opportunities for the patrons of Suffolk County to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Assemble crafts-to-go bags to be given out to our special needs group home visitors. Register at the Reference Desk.
September/October 2019 15 East Islip Public Library 381 East Main Street Nonprofit Organization East Islip, NY 11730-2896 Permit #7 (631) 581-9200 U.S. Postage e-mail: [email protected] East Islip, NY 11730 https://eipl.org Library Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday (October.- May), 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Library Closings Labor Day, Monday, September 2
Board of Trustees: Deborah Y. Smith, Ed.D., President William R. Carpluk, Vice President John E. Flynn Victor C. Gremli, Jr., D.C. Joseph Gabriel, AIA
***ECRWSS*** Guy Edwards, Library Director Deborah Elwarari, Assistant Director POSTAL PATRON Virginia Little, Editor Library Board Meeting: Thursday, September 12, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 5:30 p.m. Calendar of Events: Available online at http://eipl.org Click on Programs Library Off-Site Book Returns: For your convenience, we have two book drop units out in the community. One is on the corner of Harrison Ave., and Main St., around the corner from St. Mary’s Church and the other is on Carleton Ave., near Karp Dr. and across from Suffolk Glass.
Board President’s Message There is something truly magical about a public library! Not only does the library have a tremendous allure of a wide range of literature for all ages, but our East Islip Public Library is housed in a beautiful building and offers all residents a peaceful and tranquil environment in which to appreciate the present, expand one’s mind, and to think and read. There are multitudes of thought provoking and exciting programs regularly scheduled such as the fabulously successful Fifth Annual Comic Con event, which was held this July, with over 330 attendees. It was also wonderful to see how many East Islip students enthusiastically ventured to the library this summer to report on the books they read over the vacation! This year we say goodbye to two of our outstanding and dedicated librarians. Lorraine Simonds, who was employed at the library for over 40 years. She was often seen assisting patrons at the reference desk and was the Adult Program Coordinator. Sybil Rapecis worked in the children’s department offering support to our youngest residents, for over 11 years. We are grateful for their commitment to East Islip and appreciate their contributions to the community. We wish them the very best. On behalf of the entire library staff and the Board of Trustees we invite you to take full advantage of the support and services that our library affords all of our community members. Please keep in mind that there are always interesting, entertaining, and engaging programs for all ages to participate in throughout the year, providing opportunities and learning experiences for everyone at our local library! Thank you, Deborah Y. Smith, Ed.D.
A large print edition of this newsletter is available upon request at the Adult Reference Desk.