HAMPTON BAYS PUBLIC LIBRARY
bridge to life long learning JULY / AUGUST 2 0 2 1 Hampton Bays Public Library Annual Appeal
Dear Patrons and Residents, We continue to gain support from our valued business partners in the community and to reach out to new homeowners in our area to inform Our community has weathered the storm of Covid and we are hopeful them of the vast array of programs and services that we provide. for a very bright future beginning this summer! We also have wonderful news to share! We have a generous Hampton Bays patron who has • Did you know that last year, despite Covid, we still offered offered to match the first $5,000 we raise in donations from the nearly 1,800 virtual programs? Annual Appeal to continue our mission to modernize and digitize the • And did you know that patrons downloaded or streamed Hampton Bays Library to best serve your needs. movies, music, ebooks and magazines nearly 38,000 times? Below we have listed the key areas where we need to invest and we Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the HBPL and hope you will join us to continue our mission to provide educational, together we can continue to build resources for lifelong learning. cultural and recreational resources for life-long learning. There is a return envelope in the center of this newsletter. The envelope provides a space where you may specify how you would like to see • Computer Upgrades your gift applied. • Web Site Revamp • New Security System In the words of Albert Einstein: “The only thing that you have to know, • Digitize Historic Documents is the location of your library.” With your support, please know that • Update Signage HBPL will always be here for you. Support from our patrons is central to our ability to continue to meet Thank you. your needs. Our first Annual Appeal enabled us to purchase new Board of Trustees of the Hampton Bays Library computers and improve our wifi; purchase a 3-D printer; modernize Barbara Skelly, Grace Daly, David Zimmerman, our HVAC system and install energy efficient LED Lighting. Anthony Filorimo, Hilary Rose, Frank Baker and Kathy Dunn.
LIBRARY ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE: The Library’s Annual Budget Vote is on Tuesday, August 10 from 10 am to 9 pm in the Library. The 2022 budget proposal is in compliance with the NY State Tax Cap. See pages 2-3 inside for detailed information about the proposed 2022 budget. Consulte las páginas 2-3 para obtener información detallada sobre la propuesta del presupuesto para 2022.
To Our Taxpayers: The last few years have challenged our financial resources and last year we did not increase the budget. We continue to implement mandated increases in minimum wage, rising costs for benefits, insurance, and expenses related to the COVID Pandemic that strain our operating budget, while our patrons continue to request more programs and space. We do our best to operate within the NY State mandated 2% tax cap along with reductions in state aid. Ever cognizant of the impact on our property taxes, we present a balanced budget that is within the allowed increase for the 2022 budget year. Sincerely, Board of Trustees
Mission Statement The Hampton Bays Library serves our community by providing educational, cultural and recreational resources for life long learning. Printed on Recycled Paper Hampton Bays Public Library Proposed Operating Budget 2022 Propuesta Presupuesto Operativo 2022
Expenses/Gastos: 2021 2022 Increase/ (Decrease) Aumento/(Disminución) Capital Reserve/ $100,000 $100,000 $0 0% Reserva de Capital
Library Materials, Programs, Museums $231,000 $233,000 $2,000 .87% Material Biblioteca, Programas, Museos
Library Operations $185,051 $178,000 ($7,051) (3.81%) Operaciones de la Biblioteca
Building & Grounds Operations $229,000 $233,000 $4,000 1.75% Operaciones de Edificios y Terrenos
Library Staff & Benefits $1,634,890 $1,714,443 $79,553 4.87% Personal de Biblioteca y Beneficios Total Expenses/Gastos Totales $2,379,941 $2,458,443 $78,502 3.30%
Anticipated Revenue/ Ingresos Anticipados: Other Income/ Otros Ingresos $254,511 $275,109 $20,598 8.09%
Tax Appropriation-Includes CPF Pilot payment $2,125,430 $2,183,334 $57,904 2.72% Apropiación de Impuestos Incluye Pago Piloto CPF
Total Anticipated Revenue $2,379,941 $2,485,443 $78,502 3.30% Ingresos Totales Anticipados
About This Budget/ Based on information on the NYS Comptroller’s website at the time of planning, the proposed tax appropriation for 2022 is $2,183,334 and is within the New York State Tax Cap allowance, including a carryover of $32,824 due to no budget increase last year. Buildings and Grounds operations increased by $4,000 in anticipation of increased costs for additional cleaning, supplies and PPE due to COVID. Staff and benefits increased in compliance with the next step in the NYS $15/hr. minimum wage scale, allowing for a modest increase in the NYS health insurance, and the addition of a part-time IT person and a part-time Administrative Assistant for the business office. Programs and materials increased by $2,000. Other income lines increased in anticipation of a return to “normal” in the coming year.
How much more will the 2022 tax appropriation cost? According to the current Southampton Town tax-rate sheet for 2020/2021, the full market valuation of the Hampton Bays Library District was $3,841,248,082 and the tax rate is .5404. Using this information, we estimate the 2021/22 tax rate to be .5684. A house valued at $500,000 will pay $284.20 next year, or $5.47 per week - an increase of $14.00 over last year. The Library Director is available to answer questions about this budget on weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm. The full budget spreadsheet will be available upon request. The Budget Hearing is on Tuesday, August 3 at 7 pm in the Library followed by the Regular Board Meeting.
Acerca de Este Presupuesto: Según la información del sitio web del Contralor del Estado de Nueva York en el momento de la planificación, la asignación de impuestos propuesta para 2022 es de $2,183,334 y está dentro de la asignación de límite de impuestos del estado de Nueva York, incluida una transferencia de $32,824 debido a que no hubo aumento presupuestario el año pasado. Las operaciones de Edificios y Terrenos aumentaron $4,000 en previsión de mayores costos de limpieza adicional, suministros y PPE debido a COVID. El personal y los beneficios aumentaron de acuerdo con el siguiente paso en el NYS $15/hr. escala de salario mínimo, lo que permite un modesto aumento en el seguro médico del Estado de Nueva York, y la incorporación de una persona de TI a tiempo parcial y un Asistente Administrativo a tiempo parcial para la Oficina Administrativa. Los programas y materiales aumentaron en $2,000. Otras líneas de ingresos aumentaron en previsión de una vuelta a la “normalidad” en el próximo año.
¿Cuánto más costará la apropiación fiscal de 2022? De acuerdo con la hoja actual de tasas impositivas de la ciudad de Southampton para 2020/2021, la valoración total del mercado del Distrito de la Biblioteca de Hampton Bays fue de $3,841,248,082 y la tasa impositiva es de .5404. Con esta información, estimamos que la tasa impositiva 2021/22 será de .5684. Una casa valorada en $ 500,000 pagará $ 284.20 el próximo año, o $ 5.47 por semana, un aumento de $ 14.00 por año. Por ejemplo, una casa valorada en $ ______pagará $ _____, un aumento de _____ respecto al año pasado. El Director de la Biblioteca está disponible para responder preguntas sobre este presupuesto los días de semana de 10 am a 5 pm. La hoja de cálculo del presupuesto completo estará disponible a solicitud.
La Audiencia de Presupuesto es el Martes 3 de Agosto a las 7 pm en la Biblioteca, seguida de la Reunión Regular de la Junta Directiva.
July/August 2021 2 Important Information Splash into Summer with Super Cool Programs and our Online Reading Club Where you can Earn Badges and Raffle Tickets for Awesome Prizes! A few programs will be offered in the library, on our front lawn, or at an outside location.
This year’s Virtual Summer Reading Club theme is: Tails and Tales
Due to the current health crisis, most of our programs continue to be virtual. We invite you and your children to take part in these fun, innovative virtual programs, shows, and resources. A few programs will be offered in the library, on our front lawn, or at an outside location. Register by calling (631) 728-6241 press 6 for The Children’s Room.
Unless otherwise indicated, all virtual programs will be posted to our Facebook page at 11 am on the day of the program so that you can participate at your leisure. For all programs requiring supplies from the library, you will be given instructions regarding pick up.
Welcome to Beanstack, the Virtual Summer Reading Club for 2021 This year our Summer Reading Club will be facilitated online. Please join by visiting: https:// hamptonbayslibrary.beanstack.org/reader365. Download the free “Beanstack” app from wherever you usually get your apps to easily log your reading from your smart phone or computer. If you do not have a device or access to the Internet, please call us. We will set up your account and log everything for you! If you joined last summer, use the same account and just update your reader’s age/grade level to join the new club. Reach out if you need assistance.
Your child will earn badges and raffle tickets for books or minutes read, depending on age. They will be able to view prizes on the Beanstack page and enter the raffles online. We will also post pictures of the raffle prizes on our Facebook page. Prizes will be redeemable at the library beginning, Monday, August 30. We will call winners to arrange prize pick-up.
Remember to like us and visit us on our Facebook Page for all listed and unlisted programs and resources at https://www.facebook. com/hamptonbayslibrarykidsroom. All Facebook LIVE programs will be available after original posting. Also, email us anytime at [email protected]. Please note, this is the new email address for the Children’s Room. Please use it for all correspondence going forward.
For all Zoom programs, please register by email at [email protected] with your child’s name and an email address so we can provide you with the Zoom meeting invitation.
Here’s the link for home schooling and other children’s resources that the Children’s Room staff has created: https://hbplkidsroom.blogspot.com
Parents please remember that children grades 6 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 18 when visiting the library. July/August 2021 3 Virtual and In-Person Programs: Tales for Tykes with Miss Sheila Monday, August 2; Painted Watermelon delicious under-the-sea cookies and juice. (Pre-recorded) Rocks After the story, Mrs. Mancuso will answer Monday, August questions, and we will make a mermaid craft. Thursdays, July 1 & 15 and August 12 & 26 9; Shark Porthole All participants will receive a kit complete Preschoolers. Join Miss Sheila for this twice Suncatcher with snack, a tiara or crown, and craft items. monthly story time Monday, August One lucky participant will win a copy of the and craft. Supplies 16; Pipe Cleaner book. Limit 30. will be provided. This Snakes is a pre-recorded Monday, August 23; Sparkle Fish program, so if you Big & Little Story Time cannot tune in at 11 (In-person on the front lawn.) am, just scroll to find Tuesday Tales with Miss Nicole Tuesday, July 13 @ 10:30 am and 11:45 am it when you are ready. (Pre-recorded) 2 yrs. – Pre-K with adult. Join Miss Jaimie Kits will be provided. Limit 30. Tuesdays July 6 & 20 and August 3 & 17 for rhymes, Preschoolers. Join songs, and Cupcake Liner Miss Nicole for this stories about Firecracker super fun twice size. Bring your monthly story time own blanket for Craft (Picture for kids and parents social distancing. Take home a kit to make Tutorial) of all ages! This will be pre-recorded, so if your own size-sorted necklace and grow-n- Thursday, July 1 you cannot tune in at 11 am, just scroll to find shrink flower. Limit 10 children per session. K-6th grade. Younger it when you are ready. Kits will be provided. children will need Limit 30. Quogue Wildlife Refuge Annual adult assistance. Fundraiser Story Time and Join us and create an Bamboo Spoon easy patriotic craft for Stuff-a-Pet (Pre-recorded) the 4th of July. Kits will be provided. Limit 30. Mermaids Wednesday, July 14 (Pre-recorded) All ages. Don’t miss Yankee Doodle Candles Wednesday, July 7 our annual story time All Ages. Younger benefit for Quogue (Pre-recorded) children will need Wildlife Refuge. All Friday, July 2 adult assistance. Miss money received K-6th grade. Sheila will show you will be donated to Younger children how to make adorable the Refuge. We will will need adult mermaids from simple items. Kits will be be reading a story assistance. Show provided. Limit 30. and stuffing our own manatees. Kits will be your spirit with provided. A $10 fee per child is required at these super cool Mermaid Bath Bombs registration. We can accept cash or checks patriotic candles. Kits will be provided. Limit made out to “cash.” Limit 25. 30. (Pre-recorded) Thursday, July 8 Seashell Critters Family Firecracker Cupcake Grades K – 6th. Younger children (Pre-recorded) Baking Workshop will need adult Friday, July 16 (Pre-recorded) assistance. Dive into All ages. Younger Saturday, July 3 a glittery, watery children will need adult Families. Join the world with these assistance. Follow Baking Coach and learn deliciously scented bath bombs. Limit 30. along and learn how how to make, color and to create your own sea decorate cupcakes for Author’s Tea Story Time & Craft critters using seashells, the 4th of July. The kit paint, and other materials. Limit 30. provides all of the non- (Live on Zoom) perishable ingredients Friday, July 9 @ 11 am Egg Carton Goldfish needed to make 1 dozen cupcakes. Limit 24. All ages. Younger children will need adult assistance with (Pre-recorded) the craft. Hampton Wednesday, July 21 Take & Make Mondays Bays resident All ages. Younger children will need adult (Kits Only) and author, Laura assistance. Swim into summer with these All ages. Younger children will need adult Mancuso will be adorable goldfish made using egg cartons, assistance. Limit 30 for each session. reading her newly tissue paper, Monday, July 5; Popsicle Stick Flag published picture paint, pipe Monday, July 12; 3D Aquariums book, The Fin-Tastic cleaners and Monday, July 19; Summer Bug Jars Cleanup while you p o m p o m s . Monday, July 26; Beach Bears Bars Snack munch on some Limit 30.
July/August 2021 4 Virtual and In-Person Programs (Continued): Annual Teddy Bear Picnic Sea Tails Perler Bead Fruit Slice Drink in the Park (Pre-recorded) Toppers (Picture Tutorial) Wednesday, Thursday, August 5 July 28 Grades 4th – K- 3rd Grade. Hear 6th. Create some fin-tastic sea l u s c i o u s - stories and finny jokes. l o o k i n g Learn about different sea fruit slice Thursday, July 22 @ 12 pm creatures, and make your cup toppers Families. Meet us at Good Ground Park for own mermaid tail and sea and coasters. Kits will be provided. Adult Lunch. Pack your teddy bear and a picnic horse. Kits provided. Limit assistance will be needed to iron the slices. lunch and meet us at Good Ground Park for 25. Limit 30. a fun story time including a craft. Bring your own blanket for social distancing, and we’ll Sunshine Craft Watermelon provide dessert. Limit 25 children. (Pre-recorded) Slice Cake Thursday, July 29 Basket Weaving (Pre-recorded) (Pre-recorded) Pre-K – 1st Grade. Friday, August 6 Have fun creating Families. Join the this sunny Baking Coach and summer craft. Kits learn how to decorate will be provided. a beautiful, and totally delicious, watermelon Limit 25. Friday, July 23 slice cake. Kits will be provided. Limit 24. Grades 3rd – 6th. Tune in to this super fun program and leave how to weave your own Harry Potter Shrinky Dinks Shark Week! (Pre-recorded) round or kidney shaped basket. Limit 25. (Pre-recorded) All ages. Younger children will need adult Friday, July 30 assistance. Limit 30 per session. Tales of Tails Story Grades 3rd – 6th. All Monday, August children will need adult 9 - Make & Take Time assistance with the oven. Shark Porthole (In-person on the Get ready for Harry Potter Suncatchers front lawn) Day with these super cool Tuesday, August Tuesday, July 27 @ 10:30 Shrinky Dinks. You will be 10 - Feed Frenzy am and 11:45 am able to make a keychain Popcorn 2 yrs-Pre-K with adult. and a necklace. Kits will be provided. Limit W e d n e s d a y , Join Miss Jaimie for rhymes, songs, and 20. August 11 - Shark stories about animals. Bring your own Sugar Cookies blanket for social distancing. Take home a kit National Watermelon Day Thursday, August 12 - Shark Wreath to make your own super cute bunny tail craft. (Pre-recorded) Friday, August 13: Limit 10 children per session. K-3rd grade - Super Shark Hat Craft Tuesday, August 3 Grades 4th – 6th - Origami Sharks Pre-K – 1st grade. Tween Book Club Trivia Celebrate National Maritime Flag Name Pennant Challenge (In-person on the Watermelon Day with some fruitastic (Pre-recorded) front lawn) stories and create a W e d n e s d a y , Tuesday, July 27 @ 7 pm unique watermelon August 18 – Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli that will last forever. All ages. Younger Tuesday, August 24 @ Kits will be provided. Limit 30. children will need 7 pm – Peak by Roland adult assistance. Smith Maker Space S.T.E.A.M. Sand Join Miss Sheila Grades 5-6. Join Miss to learn about Nicole live on the front Castle Challenge how maritime lawn for this super fun new (Picture Tutorial) flags are used to tween trivia book club. Wednesday, communicate on the sea, and make your own Read the book and attend August 4 name pennant. Kits will be provided. Limit the program to be entered Grades K-6. 30. in a raffle for a $20 Amazon Design a sand gift card. Books will be castle using three provided, and there will pieces of paper. Kits be a winner every month. will be provided. Please bring a towel or Limit 30. blanket for Social Distancing. Limit 10. July/August 2021 5 Virtual and In-Person Programs: (continued)
Book Cover Bingo DIY Paper Whale (In-person on the front lawn) (In-person in the Thursday, August 19- - Two sessions @ 4 library) pm and 5:30 pm Wednesday, August 25 Grades 1st – 6th. Play Bingo. Hear about Two sessions @ 4 pm and awesome new books, and win small prizes. 5 pm Snacks will be provided. Bring your own Grades 2nd – 6th. Join Miss towel or blanket for social distancing. Limit Kim at the library for a whale 12 per session. of a time creating this ocean inspired craft. Limit 12 per session
ColorShield Art with the Art Nanny Dried Flower Bookmarks (Pre-recorded) (Pre-recorded) Friday, August 27 Friday, August 20 All ages. Younger children will Preschoolers – Duckie need adult assistance. Learn how School Aged – Aloha Whale to preserve the Summer’s beauty No artistic talent needed to create a masterpiece! Kits and the link to with these dried flower and leaf the private YouTube pre-recorded program will be provided. Limit 25 bookmarks. You will need to collect per session. your own flowers to make your bookmarks unique. The rest of the materials will be provided. Limit 30
Museum Passes The Library’s Museum Passes are available to reserve as museums re-open to the public, but you must first confirm with the par- ticipating museum that they are open to the public. Click on the “Museum Pass Brochure” button on our home page for a full list of par- ticipating museums. Many have a print-at-home option. For passes that need to be picked up in person, please call the Circulation desk to arrange a pickup day and time after you have reserved them. Please visit our website to view our Museum Passes brochure for details on all participating museums and to make your reservation.
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July/August 2021 6 Call the Teen Community Center at 631-728-6241 ext. 120 or 121. [email protected] • www.hamptonbaysteens.com
All programs not notated as “Virtual” require registration! Please check our social media, website, call or email for updates.
Summer Reading Club: Let’s get this bREAD! Monday, June 28 – Monday, August 16 https://hamptonbayslibrary.beanstack.org/ Join our summer reading club, where for every book you read you earn a raffle ticket to win sweet prizes. Prizes include gift cards, fandom bundles, art supplies, and MUCH more! All prizes will be drawn on Friday, August 20th. A huge THANK YOU to the Friends of the Hampton Bays Public Library for sponsoring this event!
Movie in the Park (at Good Ground Park) Thursday, July 15 @ 8:30 pm showing Jurassic Park Thursday, August 12 @ 8 pm showing Jumanji Celebrate movies and nature by watching perhaps one of your favorite flicks in Good Ground Park. Open to all! *PLEASE NOTE: This program is dependent on new guidance from the local government in regards to safe outdoor gatherings. If we are able to host this summer-time favorite, please abide by social distancing guidelines and be sure to wear proper PPE, including masks. Weather permitting. Check our website and the Town of Southampton for any updates!
Virtual 5 Hour Pre-Licensing the toast of the town! Note: Please bring a Get This bREAD Starter Course small, non-perishable food item that we can Wednesday, July 7 @ 4 pm donate to the local foodbank to counteract our The East End Driving School is offering a The mother of all doughs, a two-for-one! wasting stale bread for this dumb program. virtual course for $70. For more information Let’s meet to book talk some of our favorite or to register and pay with a credit or debit reads to kick-off summer reading. Then card via PayPal, go to http://bit.ly/5hrcourse Role Play Fridays make your own sourdough bread starter Fridays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, & 13 from scratch, nurture it, watch it grow Food for Community Service* @ 4 pm [Virtual] overtime and learn when it is right to make We are collecting unexpired non-perishable Join our your own loaf of delicious bread! food items to donate to the new Little Free ongoing Food Pantries the Southampton Youth Board Discord- Bet Ciabatta Dollar and volunteers have created to place around based Thursday, July 8 @ 4 pm [Virtual] town. These tiny yet mighty structures will Werewolf the Apocalypse game for You ASKED for the best, you GOT...this help fight food-insecurity in our community beginners. Build your character, choose your instead. Bread trivia! The questions are and hep those in need. Community service weapon, and slay nasty critters with a roll of dumb, but the prizes are...also dumb! Come hours are offered for teens, one hour for the (virtual) dice! show that you know your dough. every 5 items donated. Thank you for helping those less fortunate! Virtual Vibin’ Outdoor Movie Monday Mondays, July 5 & August 2 @ 4 pm Mondays, July 12 & August 16 @ 7 pm Social Distancing Picnic Wednesday, August 11 @ 4 pm Like our Movie In The Park program, but a bit TBD Thursdays, July 15 & August 26 @ 4 pm smaller scale. We’re gonna go hit the library Keep an eye out on Discord to be notified of Friday, August 27 @ 4 pm lawn and screen some fun flicks with some our outdoor meetups! Meet us on the library Y’all. Fam. Gather ‘round. Vibe. Bruh. HBay healthy social distancing. lawn to spend some safe and fun time with Discord channel go BRRRRRRRRRRRR. OMG. friends. Bring your own snacks, games, and Legit. (Translation: Hop on our Discord POG - Saron’s Wheel and vote that day to play Jackbox Games, picnic blankets and get ready for some fun Wednesday, July 14 @ 4 pm Among Us, Ultimate Chicken Horse, etc.) and vibin’. Dare you face fate’s whims? Will you spin and win, or be forced to deal with the wheel? Wait! You Focaccia Hat! Older Teen Gaming Play these weird party games with our Page, Thursday, July 1 @ 4 pm Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10 & Cesar, and find out! Think your aim is the best thing...since sliced 17 @ 4 pm [Virtual] bread? No loafing about if you want to win For our veteran role-players, we offer this this relay race. Rise to the occasion and Discord game session just for you. Sign up see if the bread sticks and you may just be for our Profits of Doom game through Erick. *You will earn community service for participating in any programs with the red asterisk. Ask us for other opportunities to earn service hours. July/August 2021 7 Teen Community Center Programs: (continued) Streaming 101 Cryptography 101: Note: Please bring a small, non-perishable Monday, July 19 @ 4 [Virtual] Attack of the Bread food item that we can donate to the local foodbank to counteract our wasting stale Ever wanted to Monday, July 26 @ 5 pm [Virtual] bread for this dumb program. start streaming Games and events are now using cyphers, on Twitch or and cryptography for cool real prizes. YouTube, but Notably Fornite, PuBG, and even Game Punch Needle Embroidery don’t know Theory have run Alternate Reality Games. Wednesday, August 18 @ where to get Learn how to solve puzzles and cyphers in 4 pm started? Join us for an informative Q&A this bread themed introduction. From TikTok trends on Discord. Learn the software, hardware, straight to the analytics, and copyright information that Paint Like a Ross library, join us goes into streaming! as we try our Wednesday, July 28 @ 4 pm hands at creating Paint a happy little tree or perhaps a winter punch needle Virtual “Paint Night” for Teens & scene with our Bob Ross viewing and embroidery—a super Adults! painting party. Canvases and paint will be fun craft that will have Wednesday, July 21 @ 6:30 pm supplied. Whether you’re new to painting you designing your Paint along with Melissa of Paint Party or an avid artist, remember that anyone can own embroidered canvases, clothes, and LI LIVE, via Zoom, as paint! rugs in no time! you create a beautiful Beach Willows scene. Building S.T.E.A.M. All supplies will be Thursday, July 29 from 4 – 5:30 pm Teens vs Librarians: Tee K.O. Thursday, August 19 @ 4 pm [Virtual] included to create a Exercise your engineering skills to compete We know you teens think you have the step-by-step 11 X 14 against other teams as you construct the market cornered on irreverent textile design, canvas. Must register biggest and best structures out of house- but please don’t underestimate our ability to ahead by Monday, July hold items. 19 with your valid HBPL shape chaos into clothing. Our generation invented Jncos. Card number for this Beat Saber Battle LIVE Zoom Class, with an additional option Wednesday, August 4 @ 4 pm for a YouTube video to watch at a later date, We have VR and we are sure you’re just as Violence Baguettes Violence and to pick up your supplies at the HBPL. Friday, August 20 @ 3 pm enthusiastic about Beat Saber as we are. To register ahead just go to http://bit.ly/ They called us mad for designing a game So why not join in on our new friendly hbplpaint21 This program is generously of free-for-all dodge ball using bread. NOW competition? sponsored by The Friends of The Hampton WHO’S LAUGHING?! Celebrate the end Bays Public Library. of Summer Reading Club by pelting your Teen Activism* friends and favorite librarians before the big Magic B.R.E.A.D. Thursday, August 5 @ 4 pm prize raffle. Let’s talk to learn how to put your focus in Thursday, July 22 from 2 – 6 pm one area you care the most about, how to Looking to win big at Magic the Gathering take part in making a difference, and also Video Game “Book Club”: tournaments? Come learn the basics of how to take care of your own mental health Undertale deck construction theory and improve your in the process. Monday, August chances of winning at your next draft! 23 @ 4 pm Kind Words* [Virtual] Kayak Old Ice Pond at Quogue Clubs shouldn’t Monday, August 9 @ 4 pm [Virtual] just be for books. Wildlife Refuge If you’ve ever felt down and wanted a little Join us to get a Monday, July 26 from 2 – 3:30 pm pick me up, copy of Undertale Experience Old Ice Pond via kayak and learn or if you on Steam, and about the local waterways, the creatures wanted to do then let’s talk about what you liked about that live in them, and human impacts on the a good deed the game, themes and more. Signups are bays. and cheer limited, so don’t be a lazybones and sign up someone today! NOTE: Transportation is needed to and from else up, there’s a new game called Kind Quogue Wildlife Refuge, where we will meet Words. Join us on Discord to see what this in the parking lot. Please come prepared for game is all about. Hot Garbage Club the elements with hats, sunscreen, water-safe Tuesday, August 24 @ 4 pm shoes, and bottled water. Life vests provided Open Faced Club Sand Wedge Join us as we find ever newer and ever but bring your own if you have. All kayaks are dumber ways to re-purpose seemingly Thursday, August 12 @ 4 pm disinfected before and after use. Bring PPE. normal gaming technology in short Did we invent a bread-based golf game just Limit of 15 teens! challenges ala “10 Minute Power Hour.” to use that pun in the title? Maybe. Would it still be stupidly fun to play it? Definitely. *You will earn community service for participating in any programs with the red asterisk. Ask us for other opportunities to earn service hours.
July/August 2021 8 Teen Community Center Programs: (continued) Outdoor Diverse Stories Book sign up! Once signed up, you will be given AUGUST an appointment to pick up your kit if ready, Club* Create & Donate: Peace, Love & or placed on the list to contact once kits are Wednesday, August 25 @ 4 pm put together. Pitbulls Shrinky Dinks* Reading is all about Create a gift for learning about other someone caring for people, their stories, JULY an animal in need. and seeing the world Pet Adoption Kits for Just trace, color, cut, through a new lens. Community shrink in your oven, Join our book club and drop off at the to read brilliant YA Service* Adopting an animal library. They will be books all centered can be a tough field donated to animal on a diverse set of to navigate. Help ease shelters as part of stories and authors! a new pet parent into an adoption project, and when someone All registrants will their role by putting adopts a pitbull they will receive the gift you receive a $5 Starbucks gift card to enjoy a together kits to give to created! hot or cold cuppa during the discussion. the new adopters! August Pick: Displacement, by Kiku Hughes Kool Aid Sugar Scrubs (a graphic novel). Please note: If there is Make two fun inclement weather, this program will be held Beachy Anchor Door Hanger body scrubs using virtually. Make a beach door hanger using a wood Kool-Aid powder, coconut oil and TAKE-AND-MAKE PROGRAMS anchor base, paint, sand, pebbles, and mica powder. Pick up your pre-made kit to learn, do, and other decorations that create. Instructions and/or how-to video may remind you of URL included in each kit. Kits are limited, your summer trip to so please call (631-728-6241 prompt 5) or the beach. email ([email protected]) to *You will earn community service for participating in any programs with the red asterisk. Ask us for other opportunities to earn service hours.
ADULTISH (Ages 18–30s) ARE YOU ADULT…ISH? Find your escape from the daily stresses of adulating and join us in programs that have been specially planned for you. No major life decisions are required… our focus is on having fun, letting loose and making new friends. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming programs! Virtual “Dungeons & Dragons” Adultish Advisory Committee Bring Your Own Book (Club) with The Quest Master’s Guild In-person: Monday, July 12; 6:00-7:00 pm Wednesday, July 14; 7:00-8:00 pm Saturdays, July 3 & August 7; 1:00-4:00 Virtual: Tuesday, July 13; 6:00-7:00 pm Why should we tell you what to read? That’s pm Are you a 20 or 30 something looking for right! In this book club you can read what- Come and more from your library? We’re looking for ever you play Dun- input on how we can best serve YOU! Help want. We geons & us brainstorm some programs, materials, invite you Dragons (5th and services that you want to see and have to come Ed) online with The Quest Masters Guild! All a snack on our dime (Monday) or on Discord by for a that is needed to play is the Discord app and while we play some games (Tuesday). casual discussion with other book lovers, a microphone. Space is limited so please sharing your thoughts and opinions on what reach out for instructions on how to join you’re currently reading. Light refreshments at [email protected] or mes- will be served! Registration is required! To sage them on Facebook at https://www. register or for more information contact facebook.com/questmastersguild/ the Reference Desk at (631) 728-6241 OPTION 4.
July/August 2021 9 Programs & Events Adults
Adult Virtual Programs: We invite all of our adult patrons to take part in and enjoy these wonderful virtual programs brought to you by the Hampton Bays Public Library! Remember to like us on our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/Hampton-Bays-Public-Library-48153915343 Special Programs: HBay’s homegrown, not- DISCOUNTED! Long Island Aquarium Tickets for-profit Ecological Available For Purchase Starting Tuesday, July 6 Culture Initiative (ECI) Spend a day out with the family and enjoy a wide will be busy this summer variety of marine life at the Long Island Aquarium. growing vegetables to Tickets are for general admission and do not expire. stock the local food pantry, However, they are not replaceable or refundable. keeping bees to make local honey, and much more! Must have a valid adult Hampton Bays Library Join us: card. Limit of 5 tickets per household. Purchases can be made at the Circulation desk. • At our Farmers Market, every Thursday from For more information contact (631) 728-6241 OPTION 3. Available only while supplies 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Macy’s/Petco parking last! Price: $20 Each lot • In a staff position that fits your talents, such Movie in the Park (at Good Ground Park) as Garden Manager, Event Coordinator, Grant Thursday, July 15 @ 8:30 pm showing Jurassic Park Writer, or Membership Coordinator: https:// Thursday, August 12 @ 8 pm showing Jumanji eciny.org/join-our-team Celebrate movies and nature by watching perhaps one of your favorite flicks in Good • As a volunteer at the market, in the garden, at Ground Park. Open to all! our quarterly farm-to-table dinners, and more *PLEASE NOTE: This program is dependent on new guidance from the local government in regards to safe outdoor gatherings. If we are able to host this summer-time favorite, please All are welcome! Get abide by social distancing guidelines and be sure to wear proper PPE, including masks. in touch via info@ Weather permitting. Check our website and the Town of Southampton for any updates! eciny.org. See us online at www.eciny. Community Bag Program org, on FB or IG @ Hampton Bays Public Library would like to thank all those that generously ecocultureinit, or contributed to this program by purchasing a community bag at the local Stop & Twitter @eciny. Shop location during the month of May. We sincerely appreciate all your support!
Virtual “Strawberry Festival Bread with a Vanilla Drizzle” Facebook LIVE Cooking Demo with “Grab & 2021 Adult Summer Reading Club: Go” Kits with Simply Creative Chef Rob Scott Summer in the Stacks! July 5 - August 15 Thursday, July 1; 6:30-7:00 pm Participate in this year’s Adult Join Chef Rob Scott for a LIVE Cooking Demo from his home on the Summer Reading Club themed, Hampton Bays Public Library’s Facebook Page! Rob will demonstrate Summer in the Stacks. Read and how to make a delicious Strawberry Festival Bread with a Vanilla Drizzle! earn chances to win prizes! Log To arrange for pick-up of your “Grab & Go” Kit, please email Don- one book per week to be en- na at [email protected] with the subject “STRAW- tered into each week’s raffle BERRY FESTIVAL BREAD.” Kits limited to HBPL Cardholders ONLY! drawing. Submit 6 books Just go to https://www.facebook.com/Hampton-Bays-Public-Li- over 6 weeks and you will automatically be entered in to the brary-48153915343 to watch LIVE or the recording at a later date. Grand Prize drawing. Register online via the 2021 Summer Read- ing Club link on the Library’s homepage or visit https://hampton- Virtual “America the Beautiful: bayslibrary.beanstack.org/ A One Day Trivia Challenge!” Friday, July 2; Anytime-11:59 pm Participants receive a free gift for registering which must be re- On Friday, July 2, play a fun game of America- deemed at the Reference Desk. Weekly prizes are $25 gift cards themed questions, including notable dates, history, and of course July and the grand prize is TBD. 4 trivia! On Thursday, July 1, you may register by sending an email to Theresa at [email protected] with the subject “HBAY/ Need help registering or logging your entries? We’re happy to AMERICA.” All questions will be emailed to you on Friday, July 2 and help! Call the Reference Desk at (631) 728-6241 / OPTION 4, you will have until 11:59 pm to play! Everyone who plays will be eli- Monday-Friday, beginning July 5. gible to win a $25 Amazon gift card, regardless of score.
July/August 2021 10 Special Programs: continued Virtual “John Wayne: An Virtual “D.I.Y. Beach Terrarium American Hero Lecture,” Take & Make Kits,” via YouTube via Zoom Monday, July 19; 7:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, July 6; 7:00-8:00 pm Create a D.I.Y. Beach Terrarium! Kit in- For over three decades John Wayne cludes an open container, faux succulent, was among the Top Ten most popu- moss, pebbles, potting soil, small bag of lar motion picture stars in the world. His classic motion pictures in- blue gravel, small bag of sand, mini fence, clude such favorites as Stagecoach, Rio Bravo, The Quiet Man, The Man a few beach-y items, beach umbrella, Take Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Shootist and, of course, the film that Root or Plant Hormone, spoon and chopstick. You will only need a earned The Duke his only Academy Award, True Grit. Join lecturer Sal real succulent, water bottle or Dixie cup with water and extra beach St. George, via Zoom, to review John’s career, both professionally and items of your choice (optional.) To arrange for pick-up of your “Take personally, as well as watch various clips featuring his rootin’ tootin’ & Make” Kit and the YouTube link, please email Donna at dvalle@ finest! Register in advance by emailing dvalle@hamptonbaysli- hamptonbayslibrary.org with the subject “BEACH TERRARIUM.” brary.org with the subject “JOHN WAYNE.” Please include your full Kits limited to HBPL Cardholders ONLY! name, phone number and valid HBPL card number. Virtual “Sea Turtles of New York,” via Zoom East End Libraries Present: “Becoming Wild with Tuesday, July 20; 6:30-7:30 pm Author Carl Safina,” via Zoom Atlantic Marine Conservation Society Wednesday, July 7; 6:00-7:00 pm biologists will bring the world of sea Becoming Wild offers a glimpse into cultures turtles to you, via Zoom. Participants among non-human animals through looks will be introduced to the seven spe- at the lives of individuals in different pres- cies of sea turtles with a focus on the four species we commonly see in ent-day animal societies. By showing how New York. The threats sea turtles face in our environment such as cold- others teach and learn, author Carl Safina, stunning, fisheries interactions, and marine debris ingestion will also offers a fresh understanding of what is con- be discussed. Register in advance at: https://us02web.zoom.us/ stantly going on beyond humanity. With meeting/register/tZAvc-iqrzssHNRlEoXYp3WB-dkFmFDXAhMB reporting from deep in nature, alongside individual creatures in their free-living communities, his book offers a very privileged glimpse be- Virtual “Paint Night” for Teens & Adults! hind the curtain of life on Earth, and helps inform the answer to that Wednesday, July 21; 6:30-7:30 pm most urgent of questions: Who are we here with? Register in advance Paint along with Melissa of Paint Party LI LIVE, at: https://bit.ly/HLBecomingWild via Zoom, as you create a beautiful Beach Wil- lows scene. All supplies will be included to cre- “Seashells into Paint - Georgia O’Keefe” LIVE ate a step-by-step 11 X 14 canvas. Must regis- VIDEOCHAT ART WORKSHOP for Adults & Teens! ter ahead by Monday, July 19 with your valid Tuesday, July 13; 6:30-7:30 pm HBPL Card number for this LIVE Zoom Class, Inspired by shells found on New York with an additional option for a YouTube video beaches, we will paint larger than life shell to watch at a later date, and to pick up your paintings inspired by American artist, Geor- supplies at the HBPL. To register ahead just go to http://bit.ly/hb- gia O’Keefe. Following a virtual art show plpaint21 This program is generously sponsored by The Friends of of O’Keefe’s popular shell paintings, artist The Hampton Bays Public Library. Joyce Raimondo, will demonstrate how to turn you favorite seashells into giant paint- East End Libraries Present: “Hidden Gem” Hiking ed masterpieces. SUPPLIES NEEDED: paper or canvas, Water based Spots on Long Island, via Zoom paint, brushes, water, rag, palette, or draw. Bring a shell or photo Friday, July 23; 6:30-7:30 pm that inspires you. Register in advance at https://us02web.zoom. Mike Ebert will share 10 favorite “hidden us/meeting/register/tZYkf-qvqzkrGt2uOrNUrtBinenEtQYO4h35 gem” hiking spots on Long Island. Mike is an avid hiker and creator of the popu- Virtual “Long Island Maritime History: Stories of lar blog, A Mike Who Likes to Hike, which Tragedy & Rescue Presentation,” via Zoom explores Long Island’s breathtaking trails Thursday, July 15; 7:00-8:30 pm from the Gold Coast to the East End. Reg- Long Island has a very rich maritime history. Join Eco-Photo Explor- ister in advance by emailing [email protected] ers, via Zoom, for a fascinating look into the Maritime History that is with the subject “HIDDEN GEM.” Please include your full name, Long Island. From the early colonial days to modern times, the shores phone number and valid HBPL card number. and offshore waters of Long Island have often been the stage for fas- cinating drama. Tragic shipwrecks, heroic rescues, unbelievable cour- East End Libraries Present: age and fascinating history are all part of the fabric of Long Island. “Optimize Your Immune System: Register in advance by emailing Combat Viruses & Age Gracefully with [email protected] a Kitchen Pharmacy,” via Zoom with the subject “LI MARITIME Tuesday, July 27; 7:00-8:00 pm HISTORY.” Please include your full Join us for this presentation with Long Island au- name, phone number and valid thor Marie Ruggles, M.S., R.D., C.N., C.D.E. of Opti- HBPL card number. mize Your Immune System: Create Health & Resil-
July/August 2021 11 Special Programs: continued ience with a Kitchen Pharmacy, via Zoom. Learn about science-based Virtual “EW! Let’s Play Schitt’s Creek Trivia!” ways to protect yourself from unnecessary illness. Now is the time Saturday, August 7; Anytime-11:59 pm to stock your kitchen pharmacy, to combat the common cold, flu, and On Saturday, August 7 play a fun other viruses. Learn how to build a natural kitchen pharmacy to keep game of Schitt’s Creek-themed your family healthy all year long. Register in advance by emailing questions from the popular show! [email protected] with the subject “OPTIMIZE You may register anytime from YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM.” Please include your full name, phone August 1-6, by sending an email number and valid HBPL card number. to Theresa at theresaowens8@ gmail.com with the subject “HBAY/ Virtual “Health Care & Your SCHITT’S CREEK.” All questions will be emailed to you on Saturday, Retirement” Presentation, August 7 and you will have until 11:59 pm to play! Everyone who via Facebook LIVE plays will be eligible to win a $25 Amazon gift card, regardless Thursday, July 29: 7:00-8:00 pm of score. The increasing cost of health care is a growing concern for current and fu- Virtual “Cooking with Craig” ture retirees. In fact, 30 years ago, retir- Facebook LIVE Cooking Demo ees spent almost twice as much on food as on health care; now the Monday, August 9; 6:30-7:30 pm amounts are nearly equal. Join us for this presentation, via Facebook Welcome back Chef Craig and the Block Is- LIVE, where Medicare coverage and traditional medical expenses, land Seafood Company for a mid-summer Long-term medical expenses, and Strategies for addressing uncov- cooking demo. Craig will demonstrate how ered expenses will be discussed. Just go to https://www.facebook. to make Firecracker Shrimp over a quinoa com/Hampton-Bays-Public-Library-48153915343 to watch LIVE and veggie or the recording at a later date. salad LIVE from his home on the Hampton Bays Public Virtual “Golden Girls Library’s Facebook Page! Also, he’ll put Trivia Night!” via Zoom those fresh garden cucumbers to use Tuesday, August 3; 7:00-8:00 pm with a cucumber salad and crispy fried Do you think you know everything fluke! Just go to https://www.face- there is to know about the four la- book.com/Hampton-Bays-Public-Library-48153915343 dies from Miami? Join us on Zoom to answer questions about the “Sea Animals into Art” LIVE ZOOM Golden Girls and be entered to win Amazon gift cards! Please have pa- VIDEOCHAT ART WORKSHOP for per + a sharpie handy, or a dry/erase board for the program. To sign Adults & Teens! up, please email Theresa at [email protected] starting Tuesday, August 10; 6:30-7:30 pm August 1 with the subject “GOLDEN GIRLS.” Inspired by the beaches in New York, partici- pants will paint colorful paintings of animals in Virtual “Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s the sea. During a virtual presentation, discover Disease,” via Zoom the creative ways artists capture the beauty of Wednesday, August 4; fish and plant life in paintings, prints, and sculp- 6:30-7:30 pm tures. Then guided by artist Joyce Raimondo, Concerned about Dementia? Not create a colorful painting inspired by your favorite sea life. Whales, sure where to get answers about lobsters, shellfish, and more —have images on hand to inspire you. the facts and myths regarding SUPPLIES NEEDED: paper or canvas, water based paint, brushes, memory loss. This presentation of- water, rag, palette, or draw. Bring a photo that inspires you. Reg- fers an understanding of the causes and types of dementia and when ister in advance at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ to speak with your doctor. To register in advance, email Jackie at tZ0qf-2hrjwqE93dvkgTOdmJX4hbcDwc8y2I [email protected] with the subject “MEMORY LOSS” for the Zoom Link and password. Virtual “Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s Virtual “Ajna Bollywood Dance Fitness Workshop Disease,” via Zoom Series,” via Zoom Wednesday, August 11; Thursdays, August 5, 12: 7:00-8:00 6:30-7:30 pm pm This presentation is for families and Get up and move with the dancers of those who are caring for persons Ajna Dance Company! Join us for 2 with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. It will allow families dealing weeks as we dance through the styles with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia a chance to of Bollywood and Bhangra, break a explore what it is like for someone with dementia. Focus will be on sweat, and have some fun. Register teaching caregivers about the importance of taking care of them- in advance by emailing dvalle@ selves as well; an often overlooked aspect of caretaking. To register hamptonbayslibrary.org with the subject “BOLLYWOOD DANCE in advance, email Jackie at [email protected] with the FITNESS.” Please include your full name, phone number and valid subject “CARING FOR SOMEONE” for the Zoom Link and pass- HBPL card number. word.
July/August 2021 12 Special Programs: continued Stunning & Disentanglements,” via Zoom Virtual “Why is Grandma Naked? Caring for Your Ag- Tuesday, August 17; 6:30-7:30 pm ing Parent with Author Ellen Rittberg,” via Zoom This lecture serves as a follow-up lecture to the Sea Turtles of New York. Thursday, August 19; 7:00-8:00 pm Atlantic Marine Conservation Society biologists will review the species In this humorous self-help book, award-winning of sea turtles found in New York journalist and attorney Ellen Pober Rittberg serves waters and the threats they face, as a guide and cheerleader to family members who via Zoom. Satellite tagging and undertake to care for their elderly parents. Shar- how that data is used, the ef- ing the stresses and satisfactions when caring for fect of cold-stunning on sea turtles, and how the AMSEAS team prop- her aging mother, Rittberg uses comical chapters erly disentangles sea turtles in the wild, will be explained. Register such as: Be the Alpha Dog; Boundaries? Huh? Your in advance at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIs- Aging Parent Has None; Your Parent May Develop ceugqjktGNSRpGs0fdrAoGH_oxiDO_le Sticky Fingers; Jeopardy! Register in advance by emailing [email protected] with the subject “WHY Virtual “Benefits of Volunteering that Will Inspire,” IS GRANDMA NAKED.” Please include your full name, phone num- via Zoom ber and valid HBPL card number. Wednesday, August 18; 6:30-7:30 pm You volunteering to help others can be very beneficial. It’s easy to Virtual “Talking to Your Doctor,” via Zoom think about the positive Wednesday, August 25: impact that volunteers 6:30-7:30 pm have on others, but did It is often difficult for caregivers to speak with their physician regard- you know that volunteer- ing their loved ones diagnosis. Get tips on how to speak with your doc- ing can help you live lon- tor about dementia and important ger, get a better job, de- questions to ask during your visit velop new skills, and reduce stress levels? Learn how volunteering can in this presentation. To register in change your life and how you can get involved in this presentation. To advance, email Jackie at jbeirne@ register in advance, email Jackie at [email protected] parkerinstitute.org with the sub- with the subject “BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING” for the Zoom Link ject “TALKING TO YOUR DOCTOR” and password. for the Zoom Link and password.
In Person Crafts Coupon for HBPL Patrons for Empire Registration is required; limited space. All levels welcome. Safety Council’s Online Defensive Driving Courses Knitting with Arlene Just go to http://www.empiresafe- Mondays, July 19 & 26; August 23 & tycouncil.com CLICK on register for 30; 6:00-7:30 pm *please note new online class. After registering, MUST ENTER promotion code HBPL time for $10 OFF making price $34.95. ANY questions please contact Arlene will assist you with your new and Diana Palumbo-Wilbur, Agent/Chief Instructor at 631-664-0652 on-going projects. She has a wealth of OR email her at [email protected] information and will show you a variety of stitches. LIMITED SPACE. Register by emailing dvalle@hamp- Virtual 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course tonbayslibrary.org with the subject “KNITTING WITH ARLENE.” The East End Driving School is offering a virtual course for $70.00. For more information, or to register andpaywith a credit or debit In Person Literature Groups card via PayPal, go to No registration is required http://eastenddrivingschoolli. The History Book Club com/5-hour/ Alternate Thursdays; 10:00-11:00 am The History Book Club meets every other Thursday at 10:00 am. Contact the library for date and book/topic selections. All are wel- Ukulele Is Love come! Meetup Times to Be Determined Monthly Poetry with the Poetry Rising Group If music be the food of love, play on! Saturdays, July 10 & August 14; 1:00-3:00 pm Do you have an affinity for music? Do you own and play ukulele for An informal poetry group facilitated by Beverly Livernoche meets fun? Would you like the opportunity to be a part of a growing group of the second Saturday of each month. Please share your original po- music enthusiasts and create a sense of community and friendship at ems or prose, anything goes! “Inspiring, aspiring, motivating, fun, your local library? moving, and more…” If that sounds right up your alley please contact Stephen Young at [email protected] for more information on how to be- come a member. *Don’t own a ukulele? Borrow one of ours at the Circulation desk with your Hampton Bays Public Library card.
July/August 2021 13 ¡Ayuda en Español disponible en su Biblioteca! Lunes a viernes de 10:00 am a 4:30 pm Recurso Destacado: ¡Acceso gratuito a las mejores películas del mundo con su tarjeta Para más información visite nuestro sitio web en español http://hamp- de biblioteca! tonbayslibrary.org/spanish-outreach/ Llame durante estas horas al El popular servicio de trans- número 631-728-6241 ext. 112 y pregunte por Vicky Cuccia o marque misión de películas a demanda el número 1 para dejar un mensaje. Kanopy ahora está disponible Nuestras clases de Inglés para los usuarios de HBPL. Trans- vía email (vcuccia@hamp- mita una amplia colección de tonbayslibrary.org) con- películas y documentales a una tinúan como hasta ahora. variedad de dispositivos a su escritorio, dispositivo móvil y Roku. Las (También puedes recibir películas incluyen películas favoritas de festivales, documentales pre- una copia impresa llamando previamente a Vicky Cuccia al número miados, películas extranjeras, títulos difíciles de encontrar, películas y extensión de teléfono abajo indicados, o también vía email). independientes y clásicas con colecciones de A24, The Great Courses, Paramount Pictures, The Criterion Collection y miles de cineastas in- Para más información por favor enviar un email a Vicky Cuccia a la direc- ción de correo arriba indicada, o llamar al teléfono 631-728-6241 – ext dependientes. Y no se olvide de KanopyKids para películas, corto- 112 metrajes y series educativas y de entretenimiento para niños selec- cionados para su edad. Clases de Ciudadaia Para más información sobre las clases de ciudadanía por favor NEW! Hotspots Móviles envíe un email a Vicky Cuccia a: ¿Necesita acceso gratuito a Wi-Fi en casa o vcuccia@hamptonbayslibrary. mientras viaja? ¡Pida prestado uno de nuestros org NUEVOS Hotspots Wi-Fi! Estos dispositivos com- pactos transmiten el acceso a Internet a través de CLASES DE INGLES Y CIUDADANIA VIA ZOOM conexiones Wi-Fi utilizando una red 4G. Esto per- Ahora en línea, mediante la aplicación ZOOM, nuestra biblioteca mitirá a los usuarios configurar su propia conexión está ofreciendo clases de preparación para la ciudadanía: privada a Internet, casi en cualquier lugar, ¡y es - Lunes CIUDADANIA de 7:30 a 8:30 pm perfecto para estudiantes, trabajadores y viajeros - Miércoles Inglés de 7:30 a 8:30 pm. móviles! Solo para adolescentes y adultos. Debe Para más información, por favor llame a Vicky Cuccia, al 631-728- tener una tarjeta de la Biblioteca de Hampton Bays en regla. 6241 ext. 112 o envíe un correo electrónico a vcuccia@hampton- Llame o pase por el mostrador de Circulación para obtener más infor- bayslibrary.org mación o para obtener ayuda para reservar un HotSpot hoy.
Curso virtual de pre-lcencia de 5 horas Club de Lectura de Verano 2021: La escuela de conducir East End Driving School ofrece un curso virtual por $70.00. Summer in the Stacks! Para obtener más información, o para regis- 5 de Julio – 15 de Agosto trarse y pagar con tarjeta de crédito o débito a través de PayPal, vaya a Participe en el tema del Club de lectura de verano para adultos http://eastenddrivingschoolli.com/5-hour/ de este año, Summer in the Stacks. ¡Lea y gane oportunidades de ganar premios! Registre hasta dos libros por semana para par- Ayuda con la Tarea – Brainfuse ticipar en el sorteo de la rifa de cada semana. Envíe 6 libros Su tarjeta de la biblioteca durante 6 semanas y entrará automáticamente en el sorteo le da acceso a Brainfuse del Gran Premio. Regístrese en línea a través del enlace del Club (a través de nuestro sitio de lectura de verano 2021 en la página de inicio de la biblioteca o web), el asistente de tareas visite https://hamptonbayslibrary.beanstack.org/users/sign_in en línea. Repase los temas, Los participantes reciben un obsequio por registrarse que deben hable con un tutor y obtenga consejos de escritura de expertos. canjear en el mostrador de referencia. Los premios semanales son • Ayuda en línea para tareas, estudio, FAFSA y redacción tarjetas de regalo de $25 y el gran premio está por determinar. • Para estudiantes K-12 y estudiantes adultos • Uso gratuito con la tarjeta de la biblioteca de Hampton Bays vi- ¿Necesita ayuda para registrarse o registrar sus entradas? ¡Le gente ayudaremos! Llame al Despacho de Referencia al (631) 728- • Tutoría en vivo de domingo a sábado 10AM - 11PM 6241 / OPCIÓN 4, de lunes a viernes, a partir del 5 de julio. • Laboratorio de Idiomas Extranjeros / Apoyo en Español
NUEVO: Ahora en nuestro revistero en Español, situado frente al mostrador de circulación, tenemos revistas nuevas como HOLA, VANI- DADES, PEOPLE e IN STYLE, las cuales puede tomar prestadas con su tarjeta de biblioteca. July/August 2021 14 Technology Do you have technology questions in this time of social Navigating the Library Website distancing and virtual instruction? Wednesday, August 4; 6:30-7:30 pm 1. Contact the Reference Desk at 631-728-6241 / option 4 Have you ever looked on our website and want- 2. Email us at [email protected] ed to know how to utilize the different features? 3. Instant message via the Chat link on our homepage. Take this course to learn the variety of services that our library offers and make them work for Virtual Tech Programs through Zoom: you. We will look at various databases designed Google Calendar Essential Training for research, e-books, audiobooks and tutorials on Wednesday, July 7; 6:30-7:30 pm how to make technology easier to use. Email Sara Manage your personal and profes- at [email protected] with “Website” in the subject line to re- sional schedules more effectively ceive your Zoom ID, link and password. Please make sure your device is fully with Google Calendar. This course charged before class begins. demonstrates how to create events and reminders, send and receive Download eBooks & Audiobooks with invitations and email notifications. Libby You can also create more than one Wednesday, August 11; 6:30-7:30 pm calendar, share the events with others, and access your cal- Looking to download FREE e-books and audiobooks endars on your phone or tablet. Email Sara at sbedell@ from your local library? The Libby App by Overdrive hamptonbayslibrary.org with “Google Calendar” in the is user-friendly e-book and audiobook downloading subject line to receive your Zoom ID, link and password. platform. After taking this class, you will be more com- Please make sure your device is fully charged before fortable with how this application works. The Libby class begins. App is compatible with iOS devices such as the iPhone and iPad. Email Sara at [email protected] with “Libby” in the subject line to re- iPhone Tips and Tricks ceive your Zoom ID, link and password. Please make sure your device is fully Wednesday, July 14; 6:30-7:30 pm charged before class begins. Would you like to learn more about In-Library Tech Help the iPhone? We Drop-in Tech Help (Daytime & Evening will cover the most Hours Now Available) important and fre- Mondays & Thursdays; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm quently used appli- Wednesdays & Thursdays; 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm cations, like access- Need quick answers to tricky questions about your ing your email with device (laptop, tablet, e-reader, smartphone, cam- Mail, browsing the web with Safari, enjoying music, videos, era)? Visit the Reference Desk for technology assistance. and so much more. Email Sara at sbedell@hamptonbay- Please note that device repair and virus removal are not slibrary.org with “iPhone Basics” in the subject line to included. No appointment is required. Help will be provided receive your Zoom ID, link and password. Please make on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are 10 minutes long. sure your device is fully charged before class begins. Please wear your mask! Open to all. Library News COMING SOON! Rent a Bike Lock NEW! Empire Pass Online Program Registration Summer is here! Whether you are As part of our mission to provide wonderful learning and Are you nervous you won’t make regis- stopping in to browse the library, recreational experiences for our patrons inside and outside tration day at the library to reserve your visiting the local of the library, we spot for your favorite programs and beaches or cruis- offer many pass- events? No need to worry! We will soon ing around the es for our pa- be offering a calendar of events on our town, remember trons to borrow. website that allows patrons to regis- to keep your bicy- We are happy to ter for open events anytime from any- cle safe. Borrow now offer the Empire Pass for our Hampton Bays patrons to where they have internet access. On- one of our bike also enjoy. The Empire Pass is your key to all-season enjoy- line registration will also accept debit/ locks to secure ment at New York State Parks. It provides unlimited day-use credit cards at the your bike when vehicle entry to most facilities operated by New York State time of registra- parking it at any Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation in- tion for pro- location. For Teens & Adults only. cluding forests, beaches, trails and more. Reserve passes grams that You must have a Hampton Bays Li- on our website or for more info contact the Circulation require pay- brary card in good standing. For Desk at (631) 728-6241 OPTION 3! Learn where the Em- ment. Look more information, visit the Circula- pire Pass is accepted at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/ for updates in tion desk or call (631) 728-6241 (OP- admission/EmpirePassCardGuidelines.pdf. Patrons must be our upcoming TION 3). adult HBPL cardholders in good standing. Passes circu- newsletter. late for a 3-day period; the late fee is $20 per day.
July/August 2021 15 The Friends of the Hampton Bays Library “Twice Sold Tales” Bookstore is open every Saturday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm Please check our website for updates! News! • Our 2022 Community Calendars will be out in August! They will feature the stunning photography of local commercial fisherman, Matthew Raynor. Look for them at circulation or e-mail us. Buy one and enjoy the beautiful pictures of our hamlet! • Thank you to all who participated in the matching grant, and a special thank you to our $1000 anonymous donor! • Congratulations to the winner of our annual high school scholarship! The winner will be posted on our web- site July 1. • Did you know that when you become a member you receive an awesome car magnet and book bucks to spend in the bookstore? • Book donations accepted on Saturdays during Book Store hours. • Check us out on our website at www.FriendsoftheHBPL.org “Congratulations to We would love to hear from you! Reach us at 631-268-0788 or FriendsoftheH- our Memorial Day [email protected]. or visit us on Facebook @ Friends of the Hampton Bays Library. We raffle basket winner, are now on Instagram @ friendsofthehbpl. Pam Edel!
Homebound and Vision Impaired Services HBPL’s Little Free Library Library Services for the Homebound Talking Books A Little Free Library Don’t let a medical condition stop you “Talking Books” -- novels, nonfiction, magazines (LFL) is a free book from using your library! Have your fa- and other recreational reading materials -- are exchange created to vorite books, magazines, movies, and produced by the National Library Service for the encourage ongoing more brought to you via the United Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS); the pro- neighborliness and ap- States Postal Service. Free home de- gram is administered by the Andrew Heiskell preciation for literacy within the community. We livery is available to district residents Braille & Talking Books Library. Materials and are mindful that our LFL continues to be both with valid Hampton Bays library cards the machines needed to read them are available a joy and a necessity for many in the Hampton who are physically unable to travel to free for library patrons. Talking books are mailed Bays community even during Covid-19. We are the library due to illness or disability, and returned postage-free, so there is never a di- vigilant in disinfecting our library collections whether permanent or temporary, or rect cost to users. If you or someone you know and quarantining and cleaning returned library for individuals who are frail and el- would like to receive these services, please call materials before they circulate again, and we derly and don’t have transportation. the library at 728-6241 ext 109 for more informa- urge you to exercise the same caution when For more information, please call the tion. The Andrew Heiskell library can be reached leaving or taking LFL items. Stay safe! Circulation desk at 728-6241 / press 3. directly at 1-855-697-6975 (toll-free).
Library Board Meeting Dates The Library will close on the following Tuesday, July 6, 7:00 pm day: HAMPTON BAYS LIBRARY Tuesday, August 3, 7:00 pm Sunday, July 4, Fourth of July BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tuesday, September 7, 7:00 pm Barbara Skelly, President Grace Daly, Vice President Hilary Rose, Secretary David Zimmerman, Financial Officer Frank Baker, Trustee Anthony Filorimo, Trustee Kathy Dunn, Trustee IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS NEWSLETTER IN Susan LaVista, Director LARGE TYPE PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY AT 728-6241
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