MARCH/APRIL 2018

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PROGRAM Long Island Reads REGISTRATION The 2018 Long Island Reads book is: REGISTRATION BEGINS ON Spaceman: An Astronaut’s THURSDAY, MARCH 1 Unlikely Journey to Unlock In-person: the Secrets of the Universe by Mike Massimino 5:30 pm – Children 6:00 pm – Adult/Teen/Computer Online & Telephone: Book Discussion: Spaceman ISA203 7:00 pm – Adult/Teen/Computer Monday, March 26 7:00 – 8:30 pm Online: 7:00 pm – Children Join librarian Mark Irish here at the Library for a discussion of Spaceman! Both adults and teens Telephone: March 2 at 9:00 am - Children are welcome to participate in the conversation For Children’s Programs: about this inspirational true story. Refreshments Please use your children’s library card and will be provided. A copy of the book will be password, and enter all required information (age/grade). Out-of-district patrons may available for check out when you sign up at the register, space allowing, beginning March 15 Adult Reference Desk. Limited quantity – sign up except where noted. soon!

Mike Massimino - Author Appearance: Sunday, April 15 For Children and Families Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts Come and see Mike Massimino speak at the Huga Tuga Live: Pep Rally for Reading ISJ338 Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts! Tickets are free and available Sunday, March 18 at https://www.eventbrite.com beginning March 1. Tickets are limited to a 1:30 – 2:30 pm quantity of 4 per order, additional tickets require an additional order. More Ages 36 months – grade 3 with caregiver information available at https://longislandreads.wordpress.com The most creative, interactive storytelling/ reading experience is right here at the Islip Library. You become the show! Huga Tuga presents an author visit, interactive stage, a PROJECT T.O.Y. spectacular light show, palm trees, a magic The Library received a letter from the Family fountain, a Huga Tuga bubble dance, music, cartoon illustrating, a treasure chest of Service League thanking us for our generous imagination, and so much more! donation of toys during their 2017 PROJECT T.O.Y. drive. 571 families and over 1,500 children had a happier holiday season as a result of the donations of toys contributed throughout the area. We’d like say a special thank you to all of our patrons and fellow staff members who contributed to this drive! This was the 2nd year that the Library participated in this event - we certainly plan to continue our participation each year during the holiday season! Thanks!

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*AARP Tax Assistance English for the Entire Family ISA143 Every Thursday, February 1- April 12 Beginner: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 6 Thursdays: Volunteers from AARP are available, by appointment March 29; April 12, 26; May 3, 10, 17 6:30 – 7:30 pm only, for free income tax assistance in the Library. Make Intermediate: an appointment at the Adult Reference Desk, or call us at 6 Mondays: April 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21 6:30 – 8:30 pm 631-581-5933. This program is open to all. You will need to Advanced: bring your 2016 tax returns with you to your appointment 6 Thursdays: (Federal & NYS) along with your 2017 documents and ID. March 29; April 12, 26; May 3, 10, 17 7:30 – 8:30 pm If you do not have these items with you, the volunteers Learn to communicate in English with greater confidence. will not be able to assist you. Adults and children (with adult caregivers) are welcome.

MARCH Senior Advocate Monday, March 12 10:00 am – 12:00 noon An advocate from the Suffolk County Office of the Aging will be Morning Games available to answer your questions regarding various programs Fridays: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27 and services for seniors. You can receive help in filling 9:30 am – 12:30 pm out forms and applications, and get referrals to Have fun and meet new people at the Library to play your agencies that may be of further assistance. No favorite board or card game - Bridge, Mah Jongg, Scrabble, registration is necessary for this one-on-one, Pinochle, Canasta, Chess… or whatever you’d like. BYOG walk-in service. Anyone with questions (Bring your own games). No registration is necessary. This regarding services to seniors is welcome. program is only for adults. This service is available every other month at the Library. Senior Advocates are also Senior Fitness ISA125 available at various other locations Every Wednesday, March 7 – May 2 and times; enquire at the Adult 9:30 – 10:30 am Reference Desk for more information. Fee: $50.00 Seniors, have fun and get fit while learning basic weight training and body toning in this 9-week program with Ellyn Bilingual Introductory Seltzer, an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer. Please check Computer Class with your physician before beginning any workout program. (Microsoft Word) ISA196 Monday, March 12 Falconry with ‘The Fish Guy’ ISA200 6:30 – 8:00 pm Wednesday, March 7 7:00 pm Brush up on your basic ‘The Fish Guy’ Chris computer and/or Spanish Paparo returns to the language skills in this class for beginners. Library along with his Red-tailed Hawk The Bard and the Busker: to talk about the A History of Ireland sport of falconry, as through Music ISA201 well as the instincts Tuesday, March 13 of raptors, how they 7:00 pm are trained, and Folksinger John Corr will what it takes to become a falconer. perform Irish ballads from various eras accompanied by AARP Defensive Driving ISA106 guitar, banjo, and bodhran (a Friday, March 9 9:00 am – 4:00 pm traditional frame drum). Mike Or McCormack, National Historian Saturday, April 14 9:00 am – 4:00 pm of the Ancient Order of AARP sponsors this one-day course geared for drivers Hibernians, will introduce each aged 50 and over. Fee via check or money order, payable of those songs with insightful to AARP, is due upon registration. No cash accepted. You background information. must register in person for this class; a separate check or money order and an Islip Library card is required for each Quilting Workshop ISA187 registrant. You must bring your NYS Driver’s License to the 2 Wednesdays, March 14 & April 11 7:00 – 8:45 pm class. Please arrive to the program on time, otherwise you will Our monthly quilting workshop continues! Professional quilters Gloria not be admitted. Registration for Islip Library cardholders Bleidner and Sandra Sievers will instruct quilters of all skill levels on begins Thursday, March 1 at 6:00 pm. Registration for non- quilting techniques (curves, angles, fat quarters, shapes, blocks, district residents begins Friday, March 2 at 9:00 am. squares). Complete details will be available when you register.

2 English and French Conversation Group ISA111 4 Tuesdays: March 20, 27; April 10, 24 (no meeting on April 3, 17) 11:00 am – 12:30 pm English and Spanish Conversation Group ISA111 Space Film 4 Wednesdays: March 21; April 18, 25; May 2 (no meeting on March 28; April 4, 11) 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Series ISA202 Join librarian Adriana LoDolce for either or both of these informal conversation groups. Anyone who wants to improve his/her English speaking skills, as well as anyone who Friday Afternoons wants to improve his/her Spanish or French speaking skills, is invited to attend. Let’s learn from each other and get some good conversations going! Conversation starters will be In recognition of this year’s provided. Quiet activities for young children will be available for those who need to bring Long Island Reads book, along their little ones. You do not need to sign up in advance, but it would be helpful to Spaceman by Mike Massimino, know how many patrons to expect. Walk-ins are welcome! join us on Friday afternoons at 2 pm for space-themed films!

Book Discussion: Long Island Reads Spaceman by Mike Massimino ISA203 Tuesday Night is 2001: Monday, March 26 7:00 – 8:30 pm Author Night! A Space (See Front Cover for all the Details!) Odyssey Join us on Tuesday evenings at (1968) ABCs of Investing ISA204 7:00 pm for a book talks and Tuesday, March 27 7:00 pm signings. March 16 Investment advisers William Breakstone and Mark Velapoldi will share some of the basics of Simple Laotian Cooking investing. Topics that will be discussed include with Penn Hongthong eliminating debt using a three-step solution. ISA205 Tuesday, April 3 Alien Prepare to Pass the Naturalization Exam Enjoy a Lao cooking demo (1979) for U.S. Citizenship ISA189 and samples with author Penn March 23 3 Thursdays: March 29; April 26; May 3 Hongthong. (no classes on April 5, 12, 19) 5:30 – 6:30 pm Historic Crimes of Long Island In this study group, you will prepare for the with Kerriann Flanagan Brosky naturalization interview including the one ISA206 hundred civics question test. Anyone preparing Tuesday, April 10 for the test is welcome to attend. Stories of crimes and why people Apollo 13 commit them have fascinated (1995) us for centuries. In this book, April 6 Book Discussion: award-winning author and The Age of Miracles ISA207 historian Kerriann Flanagan Friday, March 30 Brosky uncovers some of the 11:00 am – 12:30 pm most ghastly historical crimes Join Alicia Collumbell for committed on Long Island – the a discussion of this novel tar, feathering, and murder of by Karen Thompson Charles Kelsey in 1872, the East Independence Walker, dubbed by The Hampton witch trial of 1657, and New York Times as “a the kidnapping of Alice Parson in Day genuinely moving tale 1937. (1996) that mixes the real and April 13 surreal...with impressive Home Cooking fluency and flair.” One for Your Dog and Cat ordinary Saturday, Julia awakes to discover ISA209 that something has happened to the Tuesday, April 17 rotation of the earth. The days and nights are Happier, healthier, Interstellar growing longer, gravity is affected and birds, and well-behaved (2014) tides, human behavior, and cosmic rhythms pets start with a April 20 are thrown into disarray. In a world of danger species appropriate and loss, Julia sees surprising developments diet! Learn how in herself, and the world around her. With easy and affordable it is to make “crystalline prose and the indelible magic your own pet food and treats of a born storyteller, the author gives us from Christine M. Filardi, certified a breathtaking story of people finding in canine and feline nutrition and ways to go on in an ever-evolving world.” author of Home Cooking for The Martian Refreshments will be provided. A copy of Your Dog. Creating a biologically (2015) the book will be available to check out upon appropriate diet for your dog or April 27 registration at the Adult Reference Desk, cat is her area of expertise. beginning Thursday, March 1.

3 BUS ADULT PROGRAMS The Karpenteers: TRIPS Carpenters Tribute Band ISA208 Tour of North Fork, Long Island Sunday, April 8 ISA443 2:00 pm Date: Saturday, May 19 Experience a performance by The Bus departs East Islip Library Karpenteers and be immediately parking lot: 8:00 am transported back to the 70s to the Bus departs Islip Library melodic, classic sounds of Karen and parking lot: 8:15 am Richard Carpenter. Fee: $105.00 Check or money order payable to: Islip Public Library Shredding Day Registration begins: Tuesday, April 10 2:00 – 5:00 pm Thursday, March 1 at 6:00 pm A shredding truck from A Shred Away Registration ends: will be in the Islip Library parking lot for Tuesday, April 17 at 9:00 pm on-site shredding of your personal documents. This is a perfect opportunity to get rid of clutter, safely and privately! You can watch as your documents No refunds will be issued after are shredded. There is no need to remove staples or paper clips from your Tuesday, April 17 unless your seat documents. This service is for private, personal shredding only - no business or can be filled by someone else. Our day will begin in Riverhead, where we commercial shredding. Limit one carload per person. No registration necessary. will meet our step-on tour guide, Bruce Michael. Bruce will give us a tour of the Virtual Reality Experience Route 25 wine trail and of Sound Avenue, Tuesday, April 10 – Saturday, April 14 describing the history of each town and The HTC VIVE Virtual Reality System returns to the Library! This program pointing out significant landmarks. We’ll is by appointment only - no walk-ins please. There are several virtual reality stop at Love Lane in Mattituck, home of experiences from which to choose. Call us at (631) 581-5933 or stop by the fine and diverse shops. We will also visit the Adult Reference Desk to set up your appointment. Catapano Dairy Farm for a tour, interactive goat milking demonstration and cheese On-Your-Own LIRR Trip to NYC ISA173 sampling. Everyone will receive a bar of Date: Saturday, April 21 pure goat milk soap! We will enjoy a noon Cost: $10.00/person for round-trip ticket buffet luncheon at Noah’s Restaurant. Cash, check, or money order payable to Islip Public Library Noah’s Restaurant is located in the heart Meet at the Islip Train Station: 8:50 am of Greenport, and is known for its locally Travel at group discount on the Long Island Railroad, departing from the Islip sourced ingredients. Following lunch it’s train station. With your ticket you can return home ANYTIME the SAME DAY. an afternoon of wine tasting! We’ll head On the day of the trip, please arrive at the Islip train station by 8:50 am where to Osprey’s Dominion where you will you will be issued your return ticket(s) by a Library staff member. Please make receive a voucher for four wine tastings sure that you receive your return ticket(s) before you board the train. Everyone and, weather permitting, there will be live will board the 9:02 am train as a group and must sit in the FIRST CAR from Islip music playing in their gazebo. Afterwards, to Jamaica and from Jamaica to Penn Station (change trains in Jamaica). Then we’ll stop at Briermere Farms, known you’re on your own! Come home anytime that day (before midnight). Please for its delicious pies. Our day concludes note: Last day to register is Tuesday, April 17 at 9:00 pm. at Baiting Hollow Vineyard and Horse Rescue for a tour of the vineyard and visit Spring Citrus-Blueberry Bread with Lemon Glaze ISA210 to the horses they’ve rescued, as well as a Monday, April 23 1:00 pm wine and cheese tasting. Fee: $5.00 Cost of trip includes transportation via During this class with Chef Rob Scott, you will make a loaf of citrus-blueberry motorcoach, tour of North Fork with bread to take home to bake. You will need to bring to class: 4 x 8 x 2 loaf pan, step-on tour guide Bruce Michael, tour of 2 medium bowls, rubber spatula, ½ cup pecans. Catapano Dairy Farm, buffet luncheon at Noah’s Restaurant, wine tasting at Osprey’s Book Discussion: Did You Ever Have A Family? ISA211 Dominion, and visit to Baiting Hollow Thursday, April 26 7:00 – 8:30 pm Horse Rescue. Join librarian Carol Curtis for a discussion of this novel by former literary agent, Bill Clegg. This is a book about secrets, memories, and mistakes, revealing Approximate return time: 6:30 pm humanity at its best and worst. It asks how can we bear the unbearable? At the heart of the book is the idea of family – both the ones Save the Date: we are born with and the ones we create. June loses her Backstage Broadway and Broadway entire family to a fire; she is the only survivor, but how can Walking Tour / Lunch at Tony’s she go on? Clegg beautifully explores the weight that DeNapoli Restaurant family carries, the consequences of every relationship and Date: Friday, June 29 action, and the emotional journey towards redemption and forgiveness. Refreshments will be provided. A copy of the (Look for details in our May/June book will be available to check out upon registration at the newsletter) Adult Reference Desk beginning Thursday March 1.

4 BIENVENIDOS

Esquina español Introducción al inglés/español para niños Las clases son gratis. No se requiere tener una tarjeta de El segundo jueves de cada mes 6:00 – 6:30 pm biblioteca. Para más información o para obtener ayuda (jueves, el 8 de marzo; el 12 de abril; el 10 de mayo) gratis e individual de un bibliotecario con una cita de Recomendado para los niños de 3 meses a 10 años y sus aproximadamente 30 minutos comuníquese con la Sra. cuidadores LoDolce (631-581-5933 ext. 232 / alodolce@isliplibrary. Disfrute aprendiendo un nuevo idioma con su hijo en un org) o hable con nosotros en el escritorio de información y ambiente divertido y relajante. Una sala de juegos para niños referencia. pequeños estará disponible después del programa. No necesitas inscribirte. Ayuda con la tarea escolar para niños ISJ333 Cada miércoles Computación para principiantes (Microsoft Word) ISA196 el 7, 14, 21 y 28 de marzo; el 11, 18 y 25 de abril lunes, el 12 de marzo 6:30 – 8:00 pm (no habrá clase el 4 de abril); el 2 de mayo Una clase de computación para principiantes con énfasis en 4:00 – 5:30 pm aprender inglés como segundo idioma en las áreas de audición, Recomendado para los niños de 5 a 12 años habla, lectura, escritura y utilización de computadoras. Un adolescente estará disponible para proporcionar apoyo y orientación. Los niños también tendrán la oportunidad de Grupo de conversación de inglés y español ISA111 interactuar con un tutor en línea en matemáticas, ciencia, 4 miércoles, el 21 de marzo; el 18 y 25 de abril; lectura y estudios sociales. el 2 de mayo (no habrá clases el 28 de marzo; el 4 o 11 de abril) 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Inglés para toda la familia ISA143 Ven a nuestro grupo de conversación con Adriana LoDolce. Si Principiantes: deseas mejorar tu inglés o español conversacional estás invitado 6 jueves, el 29 de marzo; el 12 y 26 de abril; a asistir. Aprenderemos juntos con unas buenas conversaciones. el 3, 10 y 17 de mayo Actividades sencillas estarán disponibles si necesitas traer a tus 6:30 – 7:30 pm hijos pequeños. No necesitas inscribirte. Nivel intermedio: 6 lunes, el 16, 23 y 30 de abril; el 7, 14 y 21 de mayo Prepárese para solicitar la ciudadanía estadounidense 6:30 – 8:30 pm ISA189 Nivel avanzado: 3 jueves, el 29 de marzo; el 26 de abril; 6 jueves, el 29 de marzo; el 12 y 26 de abril; el 3 de mayo (no habrá clases el 5, 12 o 19 de abril) el 3, 10 y 17 de mayo 5:30 – 6:30 pm 7:30 – 8:30 pm En este curso, usted practicará la entrevista y las preguntas de la En estas clases aprenderás a comunicarte en inglés con sección de educación cívica del examen de naturalización mayor confianza. Los adultos y niños acompañados por un adulto son bienvenidos.

ADULT PROGRAMS CONTINUED Save the Date: Springtime Stargazing ISA212 Tuesday, April 24 7:00 pm Health and Wellness Fair See full details on page 10. Monday, June 4 Adopt a New Pet Event (Look for full details in our Saturday, April 28 May/June newsletter) 10:00 am – 1:00 pm A new pet is eager to meet you! Volunteers from the Pioneers for Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for profit organization will be here with animals for adoption. VOTE There will be cats and dogs depending on availability. Fill out an application The Annual Library Budget and the cat or dog can be yours to take home following a home visit and a Vote is nominal adoption donation. Senior citizens attending this event may be eligible to receive continued assistance with their pet’s care at home following Tuesday, April 10 the adoption process through the Seniors with Animals Project (SWAP.) No 9:00 am – 9:00 pm registration necessary! 5 See Front Cover COMPUTER CLASSES for Registration Information Computer Classes are for Islip Library Cardholders only

Book a Librarian ISA560 Schedule a 30 minute one-on-one appointment with a librarian to assist you with computer or device help, e-downloads, online databases, and other library services. Fill out a form online from our website or at the Adult Reference Desk. For more information please call the Reference Department, (631) 581-5933. Please Note: This service is available only to Islip Library cardholders.

MARCH

Canva - Graphic Design ISA573 Saturday, March 10 9:30 – 11:30 am Creating your own graphic designs is easy with Canva. Join librarian Greg Klein in this hands-on class to learn how to create designs for work and personal use. Canva offers the creation of logos, social media posts, invitations, photo collages, business cards, infographics and more! Please bring your email, Facebook, or Google account username and password to participate in this class. You must have basic knowledge of computers and the Internet before taking this class.

Bilingual Introductory Computer Class (Microsoft Word) ISA196 Monday, March 12 6:30 – 8:00 pm Brush up on your basic computer and/or Spanish language skills in this class for beginners.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Part 1 ISA511 Wednesday, March 14 6:30 – 8:30 pm Join librarian Matt Wuthenow in this hands-on workshop about Microsoft Excel. Excel is a software program used to create and manage spreadsheets. During this workshop you will learn the basic features of Microsoft Excel: how to input data into cells, add formulas, and how to format the sheet. This program is intended for those who already have basic computer knowledge.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Part 2 ISA512 Wednesday, March 21 6:30 – 8:30 pm Join librarian Greg Klein in this hands-on workshop about Microsoft Excel. During this workshop you will learn how to create charts, graphs, and advanced formulas. You must have taken Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Part 1 class, or have good knowledge of Microsoft Excel before you take this class.

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Google Drive ISA546 Wednesday, April 18 6:30 – 8:30 pm Do you know about free Google software that is comparable to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint? Have you ever lost your flash drive or storage device with all your digital files on it and wondered if there was a more convenient way to save your files? Join us for a presentation with librarian Greg Klein, to see what Google Drive can do for you. Please Note: this is Not a hands-on computer class.

Digital Library Books & Magazines ISA576 Wednesday, April 25 6:30 – 8:30 pm Always on the go? Librarian Greg Klein will show you how to access and download free e-books, audiobooks, and e-magazines from the Library - anywhere, anytime. Bring your mobile device(s) and library card for account setup, or use one of our laptops to follow along and explore our digital collections.

6 See front cover for registration CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS dates and times • For all programs you may register in person with a valid Islip Public Library card. • You may register only members of your immediate family. • A district resident may register non-district family members (infant, toddler and pre-K only) for a program requiring an accompanying adult, provided that the district resident attends the program with the child(ren). • Children too young for a program may attend with older preschool-aged siblings when a caregiver is required, with the exception of large family programs. • If you are more than 5 minutes late for a program and have not called to have your child’s spot held, we will assume you are not planning to attend and will allow patrons in the Library to fill available spots. • If you do not want us to use a photo/ video of your child, please tell the Library staff member coordinating the event before the program.

Kidnastics: Gail Leskody CHILDREN’S BOOKMOBILE DISPLAY ISJ332 Do you have a special collection that you would like to share Wednesday, March 7 in our Children’s Bookmobile display case? For three 1:30 – 2:30 pm weeks you can show us your personal artwork, erasers, stuffed Ages 24 months – preschool animals, etc. See a Children’s Librarian for details. age with caregiver Your child will enjoy this exercise program featuring BOOK A LIBRARIAN dance, music, gymnastics, and Do you need assistance with the children’s computers, creative movement to enhance gross motor development. databases, or online tutor? Please register for assistance using the Book a Librarian link on the Islip Public Library homepage. Study Buddies ISJ333 Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 11, 18, 25 (will not meet on April 4); 1000 Books Before Kindergarten May 2 or 1KB4K Club! 4:00 – 5:30 pm Ages birth through 5 years Grades K – 6 (preschool-aged) Drop in with your latest Reading to your children, from assignments. Be mentored by a teen volunteer waiting to birth through 5 years, is an assist you with support and guidance. Islip patrons only. important step in helping them acquire the skills they need to be Introduction to Spanish/English ready to read. The Library is Second Thursday of EACH month here to create a love for reading. Register to participate at Thursday, March 8; April 12; May 10 6:00 – 6:30 pm the Children’s Reference Desk. Receive a log or download the Recommended for ages 3 months to 10 years free iPhone and Android app to keep track of books read. For and their caregivers every 100 books read, choose a prize. Enjoy learning a new language with your child in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. A playroom filled with toys for younger children will be available following the program. MARCH No registration necessary – all children and caregivers are welcome.

Tween Games Introducción al inglés/español (Gratis) Every Friday from El segundo jueves de cada mes 3:00 – 4:30 pm jueves, el 8 de marzo; el 12 de abril; el 10 de mayo Grades 4 – 6 6:30 – 7:00 pm Drop in and play Nintendo Switch, PS4, Minecraft and traditional Recomendado para los niños de 3 meses a 10 años y sus games. Feel free to bring your own labelled board games, or cuidadores E-rated video games to share. Islip patrons only. Disfrute aprendiendo un nuevo idioma con su hijo en un ambiente divertido y relajante. Una sala de juegos para Ira Sleeps Over ISJ331 niños pequeños estará disponible después del programa. Tuesday, March 6 6:00 – 7:00 pm No necesitas inscribirte. Grades K – 2 Ira is invited to sleep at his friend Reggie’s house and is so excited, until his sister asks him if he’s bringing his Drop-in Craft: March/April Holidays/Spring teddy bear with him. He worries about Saturday, March 10; April 7 10:00 am – 4:00 pm what to do. This classic children’s picture Ages 36 months – grade 6 with caregiver book by Bernard Waber addresses issues Drop in and create a unique Holiday/Spring - themed craft that face all children as they go to their with a variety of materials while supplies last. Children aged first sleepover at a friend’s house. Wear 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult as per pajamas, bring a special stuffed animal, Library policy. and create a teddy bear craft. Snack will be provided.

7 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Huga Tuga Live: Pep Rally for Reading ISJ338 Puffy Paint/Rainbow Science: Chris Buchman ISJ334 Sunday, March 18 Saturday, March 10 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 1:30 – 2:30 pm Grades 2 - 5 Ages 36 months – grade 3 Using everyday materials, create rainbow colored-paint that with caregiver appears puffy when dry. Experiment with colors and textures. The most creative, interactive storytelling/reading experience is right here at the Islip Library. You become the show! Huga Tuga Blast Off Rocket Ship: A Time for Kids ISJ335 presents an author visit, interactive stage, a spectacular light Monday, March 12 1:30 – 2:30 pm show, palm trees, a magic fountain, a Huga Tuga bubble dance, Ages 18 months – preschool age with caregiver music, cartoon illustrating, a treasure chest of imagination, and Get ready for an hour’s worth of fun, filled with a craft, listening so much more! activities, movement, music, puzzles, and more. Shake ‘N Make Music, Favorite Foods: ISJ339 Meet Marshmallow, the Rat ISJ336 Heather Welkes Monday, March 12 5:30 – 6:15 pm Monday, March 19 5:30 – 6:15 pm or 6:30 – 7:15 pm Grades K – 4 Ages infants – preschool age with caregiver Marshmallow will be visiting all afternoon Using original music as well as familiar tunes, Miss Heather and evening for anyone that would like to turns it up a notch, using shaker eggs, rhythm sticks, teddy meet him. Play rat trivia, and learn interesting bears, and pompoms to get kids up and moving. facts about rats! Let’s Have a Hoot ISJ340 Book Buddies ISJ313 Tuesday, March 20 6:00 – 6:45 pm Wednesday, March 14 5:00 – 5:30 pm Grades K – 3 Ages 48 months – grade 3 Whooo’s ready for fun? Enjoy stories, games, Teen volunteers will be on hand to read and listen as kids and create an owl craft. practice reading. Share some special reading time with a big kid. Enjoy reading unique non-circulating pop-up books. Roaring Lion: Tots’ Night Out ISJ341 Snacks provided. Islip patrons only. Thursday, March 22 6:30 – 7:30 pm Ages 18 months – preschool age with caregiver Get ready for an hour’s worth of fun, filled with a craft, listening Fun for All: activities, movement, music, puzzles, and more. Family Game Night ISJ337 Thursday, March 15 5:45 – 6:45 pm Dagger DogVinci ISJ342 Families with children ages 12 and Saturday, March 24 3:00 – 4:00 pm under (with caregiver) Grades K – 5 (caregivers welcome) Bring your family and friends to the Unleash your inner artist with Dagger DogVinci, the painting Library’s game night. Your favorite dog. Hear about Dagger’s amazing history, watch Dagger board games and the Nintendo create a painting in his signature style and then paint a work Switch will be available to play. Light of your own to take home. Dagger is a certified therapy dog refreshments will be served. with Therapy Dogs International. Photos can be taken with Dagger and your artwork. Paws for Reading: Caregiver and Me Sign Language: Children Read to a Dog! ISJ756 Lisamarie Curley ISJ315 Thursday, March 15 Monday, March 26 10:30 – 11:15 am (Penny the Pug & Infant – preschool age with caregiver Parker the Belgian Malinois); You can learn to sign at any age. Preschoolers who sign are Thursday, April 19 learning a second language. Babies who learn sign language (David the Golden Retriever & have the ability to tell you what they want before they can talk. Parker the Belgian Malinois) Help your child develop future literacy. We sing, we play, and 7:00 – 8:00 pm we sign. Come have fun with us. This program is for any child (with caregiver) who is practicing reading Chess Buddies ISJ327 Practice reading aloud to Penny the Monday, March 26; April 23 5:00 – 5:45 pm Pug, David the Golden Retriever, Grades K – 4 or Parker the Belgian Malinois. The Have you ever wanted to learn how to play chess? Do you dogs’ handlers, Michele Bontempi, already know how to play chess and are looking for someone Lynda Bates-Stepe, and John Ferritto to play with? Join us for Chess Buddies where you will play will be present. These registered chess with a teen volunteer. Islip patrons only. therapy dogs from Pet Partners and Therapy Dogs International provide Movie Playtime ISJ300 a fun, non-judgmental atmosphere Wednesday, March 28 10:00 – 11:00 am for children to practice reading aloud. Ages 24 months – preschool age Please register for one 10-minute with caregiver time slot with Penny, David, or Parker Come watch some of your favorite movies on March 15 and/or April 19. that have a book tie-in. Then play with our toys and create a simple craft. 8 Tween Advisory ISJ305 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Wednesday, March 28 7:00 – 8:00 pm Grades 4 – 6 Book Discussion: Have fun with friends (or make new ones!) and share your ideas Corn Chowder by James Stevenson ISJ308 while enjoying refreshments. Community service hours will be Monday, April 16 5:30 – 6:15 pm awarded. Grades 2 – 3 Celebrate National Poetry Month by reading Corn Chowder, In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb ISJ343 then join us for some fun! These silly verses are guaranteed to Thursday, March 29 6:00 – 6:45 pm make you smile! Grades K – 3 Listen to some stories and then celebrate the change of Going Bananas ISJ348 seasons by creating an adorable 2-sided lion/lamb windsock. Tuesday, April 17 6:00 – 7:00 pm Grades K – 3 Once Upon a Playtime ISJ354 Did you know that in the U.S. the 5 Fridays beginning March 30 10:00 – 11:30 am average person eats 28 pounds of Ages Infant-preschool age with caregiver bananas each year?! Come learn Parents/caregivers and children are invited to enjoy our about this funny-looking fruit, learn banana jokes, and make playroom equipped with educational toys. an edible craft!

APRIL Lego Block Party ISJ324 Wednesday, April 18 5:00 – 5:45 pm Pajama Storytime ISJ344 Grades K – 6 Monday, April 2 6:30 – 7:00 pm Are you ready to build? Come to our Lego program and build Ages 36 months – 5 years (preschool age) with caregiver something grand. The best creations will be featured on our Come dressed in your very best - pajamas that is! Listen to Library’s Facebook page. stories about jammies and have fun doing a special craft. Travelin’ Trunk Show: Think Big Theater Arts ISJ349 Game On ISJ325 Saturday, April 21 2:30 – 3:30 pm Thursday, April 5 3:00 – 4:00 pm Ages 36 months – grade 3 with caregiver Grades K – 3 Each week, Miss Heather returns from a trip around the world Don’t be bored during spring recess - come to the Library with a new story to share! Through music, sound effects, and play board games with your friends. Music and snacks and costumed play, help create a delightful improvised provided. performance that’s never the same twice!

A Circle of Friends ISJ326 Hippo Puppet: Tots’ Night Out ISJ350 Saturday, April 7 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Wednesday, April 25 6:30 – 7:30 pm Ages 24 months – grade 6 with caregiver Ages 18 months – preschool age Lisa Joy Walters, a NYS certified special education teacher with caregiver with over 20 years of experience, will be teaching this program. Get ready for an hour’s worth of fun, filled with This program is designed for children with developmental a craft, listening activities, movement, music, delays, and for those along the autism spectrum and other puzzles, and more. special needs. This is an inclusive program and all children are welcome. If you need special accommodations to attend, Shake ‘N Make Music, Spring Bugs: please contact us one week prior to program. Heather Welkes ISJ351 Thursday, April 26 12:30 – 1:15 pm or 1:30 – 2:15 pm Spring Flower Garden: A Time for Kids ISJ345 Ages infants – preschool age with caregiver Tuesday, April 10 1:30 – 2:30 pm Using original music as well as familiar tunes, Miss Heather Ages 18 months – preschool age with caregiver turns it up a notch, using shaker eggs, rhythm sticks, teddy Get ready for an hour’s worth of fun, filled with a craft, listening bears, and pompoms to get kids up and moving. activities, movement, music, puzzles, and more. Tomato Mania ISJ352 Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches: Baking Coach ISJ346 Wednesday, May 2 6:00 – 6:45 pm Tuesday, April 10 Grades K – 3 Grades 3 – 6 4:30 – 5:30 pm Here’s everything you always wanted to know about tomatoes! Grades K – 2 5:45 – 6:45 pm Join us to enjoy a slice of pizza, share books about tomatoes, Create homemade waffles and insert ice cream in-between to create a tomato puppet, and take home a tomato plant in a pot make this yummy treat. Top with sprinkles, syrups, and whipped that you decorate yourself! cream. Endor Temple Saber Guild: Star Wars ISJ353 Spring Sing-Along ISJ347 Saturday, May 5 10:30 – 11:30 am Sunday, April 15 Grades K – 5 2:00 – 2:45 pm Endor Temple Saber Guild will conduct a Padawan Training Infant – grade 2 with caregiver event. Participants will see a Jedi training demonstration and Rory Michelle presents a learn the Force Push, an offensive and defensive technique. highly entertaining program After taking a Padawan student promise, participants that captivates both children will learn Shii Cho, the first of the seven forms of and adults. She combines just lightsaber combat and do a blocking drill the right amount of finger plays, songs, movement, guitar, interacting with instructors. storytelling, and audience participation. 9 For Teens in Grades 7-12 TEEN PROGRAMS SEE FRONT COVER FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Poetry Contest MARCH National Library Week: April 8 – 14 ISY226 Green Screen ISY275 Create a poem, bookmark, or a short Monday, March 5 – Friday, March 9 3:00 – 5:00 pm video with the theme: What Makes The Green Screen will be available from March 5-9. See how the Library Important to You? Video awesome special effects are created in the movies. Learn should be no more than 2 minutes in the basics of green screen technology, and get hands-on length. Submissions are due at the experience with special effects! Come and celebrate Teen Adult Reference Desk by Saturday, April 14. Get creative Tech Week. Drop in or sign up. – win a prize!

SAT Prep ISY276 Paperbeads ISY241 Mondays: March 19, 26, April 9 Monday, April 9 6:30 – 8:00 pm AND Create a unisex bracelet by stringing beads onto elastic to Wednesdays: March 21, 28, April 11 6:00 – 8:00 pm wear doubled on your wrist. You will create your bracelet This 6-session course will help prepare you to take the out of recycled materials - paper, choices of beads, and S.A.T. All classes are taught by two New York State-certified silver spacers. Keep a bracelet tool and bring home any teachers: one for English and one for Math. A $100.00 fee extra beads for future projects. (check or money order) payable to the Islip Public Library is due when you sign up. The fee includes your own course Everything Chocolate ISY245 book that you will receive on the first day of class. Monday, April 16 4:00 – 5:00 pm If you love chocolate then this program is for you! Book Discussion: Complete chocolate challenges, answer chocolate trivia, Spaceman by Mike Massimino ISA203 take part in chocolate taste test …. and more! Monday, March 26 7:00 – 8:30 pm Join Librarian Mark Irish as we discuss Safe Boating ISY281 Spaceman: An Astronaut’s Unlikely 2 Saturdays: April 21 & 28 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Great South Bay Power Squadron is offering this Boating Universe. It’s the spellbinding true story Course free of charge. The class will be taught by USPS of the Long Island boy who became one certified instructors. Successful completion of the course of our best-known living space travelers. Despite daunting qualifies participants for New York State Boater and PWC challenges and numerous setbacks, Mike never gave up (jetski) license, and further qualifies as a boating license his dream of becoming an astronaut. His book brings the in all states that have license requirements. The multiple reader into a rare, wonderful world where nerdy science choice written exam will be given after the lecture at the meets thrilling adventure, and pulls back a curtain on just second class on April 28. what it really means to have the right stuff! Adults also welcome! Springtime Stargazing ISY212 Stranger Things - Shrinky Dinks ISY239 Tuesday, April 24 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 27 7:00 – 8:30 pm In recognition of this year’s Long Island Reads book, You will create your very own Stranger Things jewelry using Spaceman, by Mike Massimino, join Randall DiGiuseppe shrinky dink paper. You can create a necklace or a keychain committee member of the Custer Institute and and a retro bicycle. Listen to 80s music to go along with Observatory, who will show you the constellations, planets, the theme. and other objects in the springtime night sky. Following the presentation, weather permitting, Randall’s high APRIL powered telescope will be set up on the Library’s Pre-Drivers 5-Hour Class ISY242 terrace and you will have Tuesday, April 3 4:00 – 8:30 pm a chance to see the Learn the rules of the road. Completion of a five-hour class craters and mountains on (or Driver’s Ed) is required to take your road test. You must the Moon, the Beehive have your Learner’s Permit to enroll in this class, please Cluster, and maybe even a bring it with you. $35.00 cash, check, or money order is few galaxies! due upon registration.

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Teen Volunteer Opportunities ISI LIBRARYISI NEWS I I I I Study Buddies ISY228 GT INDS G GT INDS G Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, iPad Minis in the Children’s Department! April 11, 18, 25, May 2 Stop in and use an iPad mini to watch select books come to life 4:00 – 5:30 pm with HP Reveal, located in our new book section. Design your We are seeking motivated, dedicated own video game using our Bloxels Builder kit and then play it! students in grades 7-12 to participate Try out basic coding with Code and Go Mouse and watch it race. in Study Buddies to help elementary Draw and then animate your creation with Osmo Creative kit. students with their homework. Volunteers will be paired with students in grades K-5 for homework help at the Library. You must fill out a Study Buddy application 2nd Adopt a New Pet Event! form - available at the Adult Reference Saturday, April 28 10:00 am – 1:00 pm desk. A new pet is eager to meet you! Volunteers from the Pioneers for Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for profit Book Buddies ISY224 organization will be here with animals available for adoption. Wednesday, March 14 4:45 – 5:30 pm There will be cats and dogs depending on availability. Fill out an Be a book buddy by reading to young application and the cat or dog can be yours to take home following children and listening while they practice a home visit and a nominal adoption donation. All are welcome. their reading with you! Enjoy reading Senior citizens attending this event may be eligible to receive special non-circulating pop-up books. continued assistance with their pet’s care at home following the Training, prep-time, and clean up adoption process through the Seniors with Animals Project included. You will receive a certificate (SWAP.) Ask about the details when you stop in. No registration that day stating the time you’ve earned. necessary!

Chess Buddies ISY217 Homebound Service Mondays, March 26, & April 23 Did you know that we offer free door-to-door delivery and pick- 4:45 – 5:45 pm up service of library materials to Islip Library cardholders who are Teach younger children how to homebound and physically unable to visit the Library? Specific play chess. You do not have to be a materials may be requested or a librarian can select items chess expert to volunteer! There according to patron interest. Items are checked out for extended will be a 15-minute training loan periods and overdue fees are generally waived. period prior to start time. Residents of the Islip School District are eligible to obtain an Islip Library Card. If you or a loved one is interested in this service, please call Outreach Librarian, Adriana LoDolce at (631) 581-5933 ext. 232, contact the Adult Reference Desk or email [email protected] to have an application mailed Drop In Fridays in the Teen Room to you. Join your friends in the Teen Room on Friday afternoons to play video games and board games. During March and April we will be showing the popular Display Cases & Gallery Hallway series Stranger Things. In March, the Pilot Club of Sayville will share a display about Brain Awareness in our Display Cases. Our Gallery Hallway will feature the artwork of students from the Islip Public Schools. In April, Jan Gilbridge will display her acrylic paintings in our Display Cases. Our Gallery Hallway will feature the mounted sculptures and ATTENTION PARENTS: stained glass artwork of Frank Davis. Please be aware that permission of a parent or guardian is not required for teens to Do you have a special collection or artwork that you would like to access Library PCs and the Internet in our share? The Library welcomes individuals and community groups Adult and Teen areas. to exhibit their items in our Display Cases and/or in our Gallery If you have any concerns in that regard, Hallway. The Library Display Cases are located in the Lobby of our please contact the Library Director or speak Main Entrance. The Gallery Hallway is the hallway leading to our with a librarian at the Adult Reference Desk. smaller meeting room. Call the Library at (631) 581-5933 to speak with us about setting up an exhibit. 11 non-profit org us postage paid islip, ny permit no. 1

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Access your library from home! FROM THE HELM Log on to: www.isliplibrary.org Mary Schubart, Library Director

The 10 Most Checked-Out Books at the New York Public Library in 2017

Every year, the NYPL releases its top ten 10. Commonwealth by Ann Patchett list of titles that were checked out most 9. The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood frequently system wide, meaning in the 8. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr three boroughs – Manhattan, the Bronx and The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis Staten Island). I thought our patrons might 7. like to see the list, which includes not only 6. The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo some titles from previous years but some 5. When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi new releases from 2017 as well. By the way, 4. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins the Library owns all the titles, and if one 3. Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance isn’t on our shelves, we will interloan a copy 2. The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead for you. You can also go online and place the hold from home from our website. 1. Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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