SUMMER 2018 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola, NY 11501 • (516) 746-8488 • mineolalibrary.info

AMERICAN GIRL DOLLS AVAILABLE TO CHECK OUT! MINEOLA LIBRARY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN THE PARK **Please bring a chair. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held in the Library Community Room.

THE KARPENTEERS MONDAY, JUNE 11 AT 7:00PM Thanks to the Friends of the Library, the Children’s Department was able to purchase five American Girl dolls: Julie, Addy, Experience a performance by the Karpenteers and you are Rebecca, Luciana, and Logan. Each doll comes in a carrying immediately transported back to the 70’s and the melodic, case and includes a foldable bed, that doll’s story, a journal, and classic sounds of Karen & Richard Carpenter. a booklet describing Mineola during that doll’s time period. Within the first few notes, you will realize that the catchy The dolls are available for checkout at the Children’s Desk to melodies, lush harmonies and brilliant arrangements can only Mineola cardholders only, with children six and up. We are also belong to the Carpenters. accepting doll donations in good condition; your donation is tax deductible.

CANTA LIBRE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MONDAY, JULY 30 AT 7:00PM FUNDRAISER: WIN AMERICAN GIRL Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble will be in concert, “TENNEY GRANT” performing music for flute, harp, strings and piano. Repertoire for this concert will be Vivaldi’s Double Cello Concerto and Piccolo Concerto, Piazzolla’s Four Seasons. Your child could win “Tenney Grant,” an Performers will be Sally Sharrock, flute, Bradley Bosenbeck, American Girl doll! The Friends will be violin, Veronica Salas, viola, Bernard Tamosaitis, cello and raffling off “Tenney” to raise funds to add Karen Lindquist, harp, with special guest, pianist Sayuri a doll to our collection. Tickets will be sold Lida. at the Children’s Desk starting Friday, June 1, and will end on Monday, August 6, when the winner will be drawn at our American Girl Party (winner need not be present at this program to claim prize) on Monday, August 6. Raffles will be sold for $1.00 each or 6 SCARBOROUGH FAIR tickets for $5.00. MONDAY, AUGUST 6 AT 7:00PM THE EMPIRE PASS AVAILABLE TO CHECK OUT! The Simon & Garfunkel Experience is featured by The Empire Pass is now available at the Mineola Library! This pass the Guthrie Brothers. Stories and trivia will be waives parking fees for one non-commercial vehicle and its occupants at interspersed with songs during a concert that Long Island Region State Parks, such as Jones Beach State Park, Robert is bound to have audience members smiling Moses State Park, as well as most facilities operated by the NY State Parks and singing along to Simon & Garfunkel department. For a complete list of participating facilities visit their website: favorites. https://parks.ny.gov/parks/park-results.aspx?a=749&ao=0&src=3 2 Mineola Library • (516) 746-8488 • mineolalibrary.info

ADULT PROGRAMS Please call or visit the Reference Desk to sign up for these Note: Programs marked with an * require advance registration. programs.

ISLAND HARVEST FOOD DRIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS LECTURE RUNS JUNE 27 THROUGH JULY 31 HOME CARE STRATEGIES: WHAT TO DO AND Healthy Food Drive Donations—low sodium, low-sugar, WHAT NOT TO DO please. For example: canned items--beans, vegetables, By Certified Senior Advisor, Julia Jenne tuna, chicken, stews, tomatoes, pasta sauce, dried beans; peanut butter, rolled oats, brown rice, olive or canola oil, MONDAY, JUNE 11 AT 1:30PM pasta, cold cereals, baby food, beverages. Please do not give Before being discharged from the hospital, Julia Jenne will expired food items. guide you with: the top 10 questions to ask before being discharged; how do I keep my loved one home as long as pos- sible?; and, the discharge card. Remember, youth is a gift, but aging is a work of art! PROJECT INDEPENDENCE PRESENTS: BLOOD DRIVE AT THE LIBRARY* OVERCOMING WORRY, FEAR, AND MANAGING THUR., JUNE 28 FROM 1:30-7:30PM THE BLUES—MENTAL HEALTH & OLDER ADULTS The library will be hosting a Blood Drive by the Long Island Blood Services on Thursday, June 28th from 1:30- MONDAY, JUNE 18 AT 1:00-2:00PM 7:30PM. Please donate now. You may register at the Refer- Audrey Dinstell, LCSW and JoAnne Tricarico, RN of the ence Desk, or call 516-746- 8488 Ext. 2. Walk-ins are Town of North Hempstead’s Project Independence will always welcome. present strategies to assist you on: *Learning to recognize signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression; ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES* *Gaining an understanding of risk factors and an increased SATURDAYS AT 10:15-11:00AM: JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. awareness of the most common mental health concerns for older adults; and, Join Kristen Fonte, licensed ZUMBA® instructor and *Knowing what types of help are available and when to get certified personal trainer for this series of workout classes. help. Call 311 or 516-869-6311 to register or for information. At the core of each class is music from all over the world, resulting in international rhythms and moves to make the class time fly by. All fitness levels and body types may attend. OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT: A $20.00 nonrefundable cash fee is due at registration. MONDAY, JUNE 25 AT 6:30PM HEARTFULNESS MEDITATION RAINDATE: AUGUST 13 WORKSHOPS* On June 25th, 2018 step back in time to the 1950’s. We will be showing Grease to celebrate the 40th anniversary. Classic SATURDAYS AT 11:15AM-12:45PM: MAY 26, cars will be on site. Food will be available for purchase. There JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. will also be raffles and giveaways before the movie begins. In a few minutes, you will learn how to relax and feel the Costume in your favorite 50’s outfit is encouraged. Movie will lightness and joy of your true nature. begin at sundown; trivia and festivities will begin at 6:30PM. Come join us for a fun-filled night in the park! YOGA CLASSES* ADELPHI COMMUNITY OUTREACH EIGHT SESSIONS—FRIDAYS AT 2:00-3:00PM: HEARING SCREENING PROGRAM* JULY 13, 20; AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; and, SEPTEMBER 14. FRIDAY, JUNE 29 AT 10:00AM-1:00PM April Diane will assist us with creating the habit of wellness Adelphi University’s community outreach program consists through the practice and principals associated with yoga and of free hearing screenings for adults and children of all ages. meditation. She will focus on a combination of Ashtanga and Students and faculty from Adelphi University will perform Hatha Yoga where we build strength, improve cardio and the screenings for those who suspect they have a hearing loss. relaxation. A $24.00 nonrefundable cash fee is due at registration. Results will be given immediately and appropriate recommen- dations will made by a licensed audiologist. Mineola Library • (516) 746-8488 • mineolalibrary.info 3

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MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP MINEOLA, GROWTH, AND THE FUTURE MONDAYS, JUNE 4, 11, 18 AT 11:00AM OF LONG ISLAND* Have you ever wanted your best memories to be shared MONDAY, JULY 23 AT 7:00PM and remembered forever? Join famous author, Jen Calonita, Award-winning real estate columnist Richard Murdocco will for guidance in writing your own memoir in these 3 classes explore real estate development trends in the Mineola area, and and leave with these stories as more than just memories. how they relate to the region as a whole. The discussion will Sign up begins Monday, May 7, at the Reference Desk. cover how projects shape the future of not only Mineola, but Long Island itself. All are welcome! CROCHET CLASSES* TUESDAYS AT 1:30-3:00PM ON: MAY 29, JUNE 5, 12, 19, 26 SCOTT WOLFSON AND Create a Spring Shawl with April Diane. OTHER HEROES IN CONCERT You will need the following materials for a colorful shawl: Lion Brand Vanna’s SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 AT 2:00PM Choice in Linen (2 skeins--of this color); One skein of Scott Wolfson and Other Heroes Band has been lighting up stages each of the following colors: Pink, Sage, Dusty Purple, with their high-energy Americana since 2011. They weld Dusty Blue; and a 6.0 mm hook, a Yarn needle, and folk, blues, country, Broadway, and rock ’n’ roll into a smart, Scissors. compelling sound. With their infectious love of music and lyrical imagery, they will set toes tapping and imaginations THE FAMILY LOVE LETTER—ESTATE humming everywhere they go. PLANNING WITH A HEART* EMPIRE SAFETY COUNCIL FRIDAY, JUNE 22 AT 1:30PM At this workshop Samantha Cala and Rhonda Schwartz, DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE AXA Advisors, LLC, will inform you on: Estate Planning SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 AT 10:15AM - 4:15PM Documents; The Importance of Powers of Attorney— Individuals of all ages may attend. Checks for $27.00 payable to Medical and General; and, Details on the contents and use of Empire Safety Council are necessary when registering. Limit 40 the Family Love letter. participants.

THE POWER OF FOOD: SPANISH TAPAS* PAINT NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27AT 7:00PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 AT 6:30PM Join Chef/Dr. Robert Dell’Amore as he Join us for this summer themed Paint Night with Key to My prepares two classic Spanish tapas recipes: Art in creating your own masterpiece. Key to My Art will guide Andalusian Style chicken, a spicy and sweet you step-by-step in creating a beautiful summer painting perfect one-pot chicken recipe; and a Spanish to decorate your house with! A $7 material fee, either cash or egg omelet. Delicious small plate samples check made out to Cash, is due upon registration. Registration to taste. A $5.00 fee per person is due at begins July 23, at the Reference Desk. registration. LECTURE: LYME & TICK AWARENESS GEMS OF THE SILENT SCREEN: A SERIES OF SILENT SCREEN FILMS* WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 AT 6:30-8:30PM Senator Elaine Phillips, Member of the NYS Senate Task THURSDAYS AT 1:30PM WITH ADAM SIMMS Force on Lyme & Tick Borne Diseases, will bring awareness/ Continuing with: education to the signs, symptoms & proper removal of ticks on The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg (1927) June 7th; It (1927) children, adults and animals. July 5th; and Mockery (1927) August 2nd. 4 Mineola Library • (516) 746-8488 • mineolalibrary.info

FILM SERIES YOUTH PROGRAMS Thursdays at 6:30PM and Fridays at 11:00AM

JUNE 7 AND 8 - All the Money in the World-- The kidnapping of sixteen-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate PROGRAM POLICIES: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! attempt by his devoted mother Gail to convince his billionaire • All programs require advance sign-up (unless grandfather to pay the ransom. otherwise indicated). JUNE 21 AND 22 - Phantom Thread-- Set in 1950s London, • To sign up you must have a valid Mineola Library card Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose (patrons with cards from other libraries will be put on a fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, waitlist and contacted if space is available). Alma, who becomes his muse and lover. • Sign-up may be done in person, by phone (516- JULY 12 AND 13 - Hostiles-- In 1892, a legendary Army 746-8488 ext. 1) or e-mail (childrensmineola@ captain reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory. nassaulibrary.org). Please have your card handy when signing up for programs. JULY 26 AND 27 — Black Panther--King T’Challa returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation • Registered participants must be present when the of Wakanda to serve as new leader. However, T’Challa soon program is scheduled to begin. After 5 minutes, your finds that he is challenged for the throne from divisions within child’s spot may be given to someone on the waiting list. his own country. • All programs have a minimum and a maximum AUGUST 9 AND 10 - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle-- Four enrollment. Programs may be cancelled due to high school kids discover an old video game console and are insufficient registration or inclement weather. drawn into the game’s jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. • If you can’t attend a program, please contact the Children’s Desk. We often have an extensive waitlist of AUGUST 23 AND 24 - Downsizing-- When scientists find children waiting to get into a program. a way to shrink humans to five inches tall, Paul Safrane and his wife Audrey decide to ditch their stressed-out lives in order to get small and live large in a luxurious downsized community. WALTER & JOAN HOBBS ART GALLERY In-person ONLY sign-up starts Friday, June 22 and ends ARTISTS’ SHOWS Saturday, August 11 at the Children’s Desk (sign up is Please join us downstairs in the Walter & Joan Hobbs Art continuous throughout the summer). Complete reading and Gallery. Each month, an artist’s work will be on display for activities to earn small treasure box prizes (while supplies public viewing. last) along the way! Complete the entire log to earn raffles for the “Big Prize Raffles!” We have clubs for all ages! JUNE: Margaret Casella JULY: Roberta Lai — Watercolor OUR 2018 SUMMER READING CLUBS AUGUST: April Diane — Crochet “Libraries Rock!”: Clubs for children birth through enter- ing Kindergarten, entering 1st grade through 7th grade, and CHILDREN’S DISPLAY CASES teens entering 8th grade through 12th grade.

If your child has a special collection or display they would like THE MUSIC, BUBBLE, AND COMEDY to share, call or visit the Children’s Reference Desk at 516-746- 8488 ext. 1 or e-mail [email protected]. SHOW: BORN TO READ SUMMER This is a great way to make your child feel special by allowing READING KICKOFF EVENT! them to share their interests with friends.

JUNE: MONDAY, JUNE 25 AT 4:00PM Shouryan S., Age 10 – Beanie Boos and other animals SIGN UP BEGINS MONDAY, JUNE 11 Turtle Dance Music will engage children with their show JULY: of songs, comedy, music, bubbles, and stories about why Henry W., Age 9 - Figures libraries rock! Kids will play instruments, try out interactive : music technology, and dance along throughout the whole AUGUST show! Erik F., Age 9 - Squishies Mineola Library • (516) 746-8488 • mineolalibrary.info 5

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Storytimes and More…. BABY LAPSIT SUMMER STORYCRAFTERS WEDNESDAYS: JULY 11, 18, 25 AT 11:00AM Ages 4 mos. – 1 year with caregiver THURSDAYS: JULY 12 TO AUGUST 16 AT 10:45AM Sign up begins Monday, June 25 Ages 2 to entering kindergarten (with adult caregiver) Join us for bounces, tickles, songs, and more during this fun program. Sign up begins Monday, June 18 Find out how these simple activities enhance early literacy skills. Join Ms. Meredith for exciting stories, favorite songs, and simple Limit 12 families. crafts. TALES FOR TOTS PAJAMA STORYCRAFTERS TUESDAYS: AUGUST 7, 14, 21 AT 11:00AM WEDNESDAYS: JULY 11 TO AUGUST 15 AT 7:00PM Ages 13 – 23 months with adult Ages 2 to entering kindergarten (with adult caregiver) Sign up begins Monday, July 23 Sign up begins Monday, June 18 Are you too old for Baby Lapsit but too young for Storycrafters? Join Ms. Maryanne in your pajamas for exciting stories, This program is designed especially for you! It features songs, stories, favorite songs, and simple crafts. movement, and more just for toddlers.

PEPPA PIG STORYTIME STRIKE UP THE BAND: TUESDAY, JUNE 12 AT 4:00PM BOOKS THAT SING Ages 3-6 years old (with adult caregiver) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 AT 11:00AM Sign up begins Tuesday, May 29 Ages 14 months to Kindergarten (with adult caregiver) Peppa Pig is full of surprises and laughs. Join us for stories, Sign up begins Monday, June 4 games, and perhaps some “muddy puddle” jumping, as we Follow the music to storytime! Join us for books and activi- snort for Peppa Pig! ties with a musical theme.

FATHER’S DAY EMOJI MAGNETS GLOW BUBBLE PAINTING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 AT 4:30PM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 AT 4:00PM-5:00PM Entering grades 1 & up Entering Kindergarten and up Sign up begins Tuesday, May 29 Sign up begins Monday, June 4 Let your dad know how “gr8” he is! Color an emoji magnet Artsy Smartsy will explore the science of the bubble and as a gift for Father’s Day. children will build several bubble blowers and use them to create unique and colorful paintings. They will find out why DONUTS WITH DAD STORYTIME the bubbles glow!

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 AT 2:00PM SLIME SCIENCE Ages 16 months to 6 years (with adult caregiver) Sign up begins Tuesday, May 29 FRIDAY, JUNE 29 AT 4:00PM-5:00PM Are you a dad who likes donuts? Then join us for some Entering grades 1 and up donuts, stories, and a dad-inspired craft! Sign up begins Monday, June 11 Instructor Chris Buchman will teach children about poly- mers, and how to make three different types of slime to take home, using glitter, color, and Styrofoam beads. 6 Mineola Library • (516) 746-8488 • mineolalibrary.info

YOUTH PROGRAMS (continued) MINI-MASTER’S OF LIBRARY SCIENCE CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING MOVIE MONDAY, JULY 23 BETWEEN 1:00PM AND 3:00PM SHOWING: DISNEY’S COCO Ages 2 to teen Sign up begins Monday, July 9 MONDAY, JULY 9 AT 4:00PM-6:00PM Learn what librarians do during a typical day. Stop by the Ages 2 yrs and up (with a caregiver). Sign up begins Mon., June 18 Community Room between 1PM and 3PM to visit stations and complete activities to earn your degree today! Join us for a showing of “Coco” (109 min., rated PG), Disney/ Pixar’s vibrant tale of music, family, fun, and adventure! Refreshments will be served. *There may be food allergens. OPERATION SAFE CHILD EVENT (IN THE CHILDREN’S ROOM) LITTLE CHEFS MONDAY, JULY 23 FROM 11:00AM TO 3:00PM OCTOPUS CUPCAKE – TUE, JULY 10 AT 3:15PM-3:45PM All Ages TEDDY BEARS AT THE BEACH PUDDING CUP – No sign up required TUE., JULY 17 AT 3:15PM-3:45PM Parents will receive a free wallet-sized ID card that includes S’MORES CUPCAKE – TUE., JULY 24 AT 3:15PM-3:45PM the child’s name, photo, biographical information and their Ages 2 years to entering 2nd grade fingerprints. Sponsored by District Attorney Madeline Singas’ Office. Sign up for one or more sessions begins Monday, June 11 Children (Little Chefs) are paired with teen volunteers ((Cook) Book Buddies) each week to listen to stories and make a simple, SUPERHERO DRAWING WORKSHOP edible food craft together. *Food allergens may be present. WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 AT 4:00PM-5:30PM HANDS ON MUSIC: TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC Entering grades 3 and up Sign up begins Monday, July 9 MONDAY, JULY 16 AT 11:00AM Rock your drawing skills with artist McKel Supreme! Learn Ages birth to 5 years (with adult caregiver) how to draw superhero characters like Ironman, the Hulk, and Sign up begins Monday, July 2 Superman. Bring your favorite teddy bear and join us for a musical teddy bear picnic with presenter, Dara Linthwaite. Dara will teach you and PET ROCK ADOPTION your little ones songs and fingerplays during this exciting musical experience. TWO SESSIONS (CHOOSE ONE TO ATTEND): SESSION #1: SATURDAY, JULY 28 AT 11:00AM THE “MAMBO KING” STEEL DRUMS SESSION #2: MONDAY, JULY 30 AT 4:00PM WORKSHOP Ages 3 years and up Sign up for both sessions begins Monday, July 9 MONDAY, JULY 16 AT 4:00PM-5:00PM Entering Kindergarten to 5th grade. Sign up begins Mon., July 2 Rocks are the perfect pet; they don’t eat, shed, or poop! Choose a “pet” rock to decorate, pick out a cozy perfectly-sized An instructor from the Long Island Children’s Museum will play “blanket,” and decorate your pet’s carrier! songs of Tito Puente playing the timbales (Cuban steel drums) and show children how to make their own “timbale” using metal tins, wood, and more, to take home with them! SKETCH AND STRETCH MUSIC AND MOVEMENT TUESDAY, JULY 31 AT 3:30PM Entering Grades PreK to 2nd SATURDAY, JULY 21 AT 10:30AM Ages 6-17 months (with adult caregiver). Sign up begins Mon., July 2 Sign up begins Monday, July 9 PLEASE BRING A TOWEL OR BLANKET TO THIS PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE PLAY CLOTHES EVENT Join “Sketch and Stretch” for relaxing yoga followed by a Join instructor Michelle Vamos for songs, sounds, movement, and creative painting lesson. Each child will leave with a completed fun in this interactive baby and me program. painted canvas. Art supplies and yoga mats will be provided. Mineola Library • (516) 746-8488 • mineolalibrary.info 7 EDIBLE CAROUSEL YOUTH PROGRAMS (continued) TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 AT 3:30PM Ages 2 years old to entering Kindergarten (with adult ARTSY BABY caregiver) . Sign up begins Monday, July 23 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 AT 11:00AM Instructor Sue Bazzicalupo will show children how to make an edible carousel out of cookies and then enjoy a story. Ages 6-24 months (with adult caregiver) Sign up begins Monday, July 16 PLEASE COME DRESSED FOR A MESS! TAPE TOWN Explore and discover art with your baby through hands-on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 4:00PM activity stations. Ages 2 to 6 years old (with adult caregiver). Sign up begins Monday, July 23 SCIENCE OF SOUND Children will use a handheld car to “travel” around a taped “road” where they can do different “town” activities. LEASEP THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 4:15PM-5:15PM BRING A HANDHELD CAR, LIKE A MATCHBOX Entering grades 1 and up CAR, TO THIS EVENT. Sign up begins Monday, July 16 Instructor Chris Buchman will show children how we hear HANDS ON MUSIC: LULLABIES sounds, and teach them to make simple instruments to take MONDAY, AUGUST 13 AT 11:00AM home, such as harmonicas, recorders, flutes, tambourines, or little Birth to pre-walkers (not yet walking) drums. Sign up begins Monday, July 30 Instructor Dara Linthwaite will introduce fingerplays and ROCK AND ROLL WITH PLAYHOORAY musical games to help soothe your little one to sleep. SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 AT 10:30AM PUTT-ING THROUGH THE PAGES Ages 6 months to entering Kindergarten (with adult caregiver) Sign up begins Monday, July 16 TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 AT 2:00PM Ages 2 and up. Sign up begins Tuesday, July 31 PlayHooray like a rock star with balls, instruments, drums, and so much more. This lively music and movement class will have you Come enjoy a round of mini-golf celebrating your favorite books reeling and rocking to the beat! and characters. YOGA WITH A TWIST AMERICAN GIRL PARTY AND FUNDRAISER RAFFLE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 10:30AM Ages 2-6 years old (with adult caregiver) MONDAY, AUGUST 6 FROM 4:00-5:00PM Sign up begins Monday, July 30 Ages 6 years and up PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN YOGA MAT, TOWEL, Sign up begins Monday, July 23 OR BLANKET TO THIS EVENT Pinkies up! Children and their dolls, teddy bears, action figures Learn simple yoga poses, breathing techniques, and a (doesn’t have to be American Girl) are invited to sip “tea,” play mindfulness inspired craft. Presented by Michelle Vamos. American Girl Bingo, create a unique craft, and more! We will also be continuing to sell raffle tickets for the Friends of the IT’S ALL GROOVY WITH PETE THE CAT Library to win the American Girl Doll “Tenney Grant.” The raffle winner will be drawn during this event; winner need not be WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 4:00PM present to win! Ages 2 to 6 years old (with adult caregiver) Sign up begins Monday, July 30 If you are one groovy cat, then join us for stories, games,, a craft, and a special visit from “Pete the Cat.” Don’t forget your cameras! 8 Mineola Library • (516) 746-8488 • mineolalibrary.info

YOUTH PROGRAMS (continued) YOUTUBE REVIEW SESSIONS BACK-TO-SCHOOL EMOJI BAGS BY APPOINTMENT WITH MISS KAYE Mandatory Information Session: Thur., July 12 at 3:00PM- THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 AT 4:00PM 4:00PM Entering grades 1 and up. Sign up begins Monday, July 30 Entering grades 6-12. Sign up begins Thursday, June 28 Color your own smiley face emojis on a canvas drawstring bag to Volunteers read graphic novels from our collection and provide use at home or when you go back to school! reviews for them as specified by the hand-out provided. Each book is worth one (1) hour of community service (this applies BACK TO BACH PROJECT to standard sized graphic novels; graphic novels that are longer SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 AT 2:00PM than average can be awarded with more than one hour). After Entering Kindergarten and up. Sign up begins Mon., Aug. 6 a review is complete, an appointment needs to be made with Miss Kaye to record the review for YouTube, which will count The “Back to Bach Project” consists of young, outstanding classical musicians who attend prestigious music schools. They for one (1) more hour of community service. Videos will only be volunteer their time visiting schools and libraries to educate and uploaded with parent or guardian consent. share their love of classical music. Students in the “Back to Bach Project” will perform various musical pieces for children. STEMGINEERING ACADEMY YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS FRIDAYS, JULY 13, 20, 27, AUG. 3, 10, 17 AT 4:00PM-5:00PM ENTERING GRADES 5-8. TEEN ROOM SIGN UP BEGINS MON., JUNE 18 JULY 13 – NEED SOME SUPPORT? (STRUCTURAL JUNE 5, 6, 12, AND 20 AT 3:00-4:00PM DESIGN) Come hang out in the community room @ the library! You can JULY 20 – DESIGN FOR SOUND (MAKE A SPEAKER FOR work on homework or play board/video games with your friends! YOUR SMARTPHONE) MINEOLA MINI CROCHET CIRCLE JULY 27 – PROSTHETIC CHALLENGE (MAKE A PROSTHETIC LEG) First session scheduled for Thursday, June 14 at 4:00PM; AUG. 3 – DESIGN YOUR PATH (MARBLE RUN) following sessions by appointment with Miss Kaye AUG. 10 – HOVER ABOVE IT ALL (MAKE A Entering grades 6-12. Sign up begins Thursday, May 31 HOVERCRAFT) Volunteers will learn how to crochet a small blanket with Miss AUG. 17 – SOLAR COOKER (SOLAR-POWERED Kaye at the first session. Each session afterwards will have to be S’MORES COOKER) by appointment with Miss Kaye and will count for one (1) hour of An instructor from Hofstra University will show you how to community service per session. When the blanket is done, it will have fun with 6 hands-on engineering design challenges this be donated to a local animal shelter or other such place in need. summer! Get a certificate from Hofstra University for being a “STEMgineer.” The more challenges you complete, the more (COOK)BOOK BUDDIES VOLUNTEER badges you get on your certificate! *Please bring your tablet, if PROGRAM you have one. TUESDAYS: JULY 10, 17, 24 AT 3:00PM-4:00PM Training session (for first-time volunteers): Tuesday, June 26 at 4:00PM-5:00PM HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Entering grades 6-12. Sign up begins Monday, June 11 The Library will be closed on the following days: Volunteers read stories to children ages 2 years to entering 2nd grade Wed., July 4: Independence Day (Little Chefs) and make an edible food craft with them each week. Volunteers MUST be able to commit to at least 2 SESSIONS to receive community credit. They must be on time at 3:00PM to set up the materials for each craft and stay until 4:00PM to clean up. First-time (Cook)Book Buddies must attend a mandatory training session held on Tuesday, June 26 at 4:00PM-5:00PM. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Past participants in the Book Buddies program do not have to Terence Timlin, President • Russell Sutherland attend training, but must sign up and pick up craft directions at the Maryanne Warnecke • Laura Kern • Michael Vezzi Children’s Desk. *THERE MAY BE FOOD ALLERGENS IN Karen Smith • Barbara Walsh THIS PROGRAM.