eipl.org The Resource Center for Lifelong Learning July/August 2019 Let the Library 5th Annual National Comic Con Lighthouse Day Light the th Page 2, 8, 15 August 7 Page 8 50th Anniversary Museum Passes of the And Moon Landing Way to Discount tickets Page 6 Page 3 & 10 Adult Summer National Coloring Reading Club Summer Book Day Raffle Page 3 & 4 Page 7 Borrow A Fun! Harry Potter's Mobil Hotspot Birthday Raffle Page 9 Page 8 Bus Wayfinder Trips Princess Page 5 Page 11 Living In Borrow Space Lawn Games Page 11 Page 3 What’s Inside this issue... Special Events & Adult Services Technology Children’s Services Teen Services Community Message Highlights Pages 4-8 Page 9 Pages 10-13 Pages 14-15 Page 2-3 Programs • Community Events • Library news Contact Us: (631) 581-9200 SPECIAL EVENTS Saturday, July 27, 9:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. (sign-in starts at 9:15 a.m.) All ages Slip into the nearest phone booth, don your cape and head over to our fun-filled con! Though there is no registration necessary for the day, there are several programs for which you must pre-register; they are marked with a program code: • Fuel up with a Stranger Things Breakfast, EIA214, 9:30-10 a.m., all ages • Peruse the Artist Alley to find art and collectibles, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., all ages • Participate in our free Silent Auction with the raffle ticket you get at sign-in, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. • Put your sleuthing skills to the test with our children's Scavenger Hunt, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., up to grade 6 • Take a picture with all of our photo ops: 501st Legion (10 a.m.-12 p.m.), our TARDIS (10 a.m.-4 p.m.), Saber Guild (11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.), Starfleet (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.), green screen (10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) • Meetup with your fellow fans to discuss your fandom and create a craft: Stranger Things (10-10:30 a.m.), Harry Potter (10:30-11 a.m.), Star Trek (1:45-2:15 p.m.), Game of Thrones (2:45-3:15 p.m.) • Learn how to apply Vintage Comic Book Makeup, EIY772, 10-11 a.m., grades 7-adult • Explore Virtual Reality, EIY781, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m., grades 6-adult. Appointments may be made at the Reference Desk • It's tournament fun in Minecraft Mania, EIJ560, 10-10:45 a.m. OR 11-11:45 a.m., grades 3-6 • Help create a Mad Lib Drawing: Superheroes and Super Villains, EIJ562, 10-10:45 a.m., grades 2-5 with an adult • Get caught in the Long, Tangled Web of the Amazing Spider-Man!, EIA172, 10-11:15 a.m., all ages, under 9 with an adult • Exchange your ticket from sign-in at the Snack Station for popcorn and water, 10-11:30 a.m., all ages • Get a Superhero Shaped Balloon (10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) and register for Comic Con Caricatures (11 a.m.-1:20 p.m.) • Visit our Children’s Drop-In Crafts room, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., all ages with an adult • Help fight off a Stormtrooper Attack with your own Nerf weapon, 11-11:15 a.m., up to grades 6 • Play a New Board Game with friends, EIY756, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., grades 7-12 • Learn about the Amazing Life of Stan Lee, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., grades 6-adult • Paint character favorite Pikachu at Pokémon Art, EIJ606, 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., grades 3-6 • Play LEGO Movie BINGO, EIJ563, 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., grades K-2 • Create your own costume at Savers Cosplay DIY, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., grades 2 through adult • Bring some money to recharge at the Geenas Weenas food truck, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., all ages • Compete in our Fandom Jeopardy, EIY777, 12-1:15 p.m., grades 6-adult • Play Magic the Gathering with your friends, EIY776, 12-2 p.m., grades 7-12 • Receive Saber Guild Padawan Training, EIJ565, 12:15-1:15 p.m., ages 5-12 • Watch Featured Artist Scott Grimando create before your eyes!, 12:45-1:15 p.m., grades 6-adult • Paint character favorite Pikachu at Teen Pokémon Art, EIY770, 1-1:45 p.m., grades 7-12 • Compete in our Costume Contest, 1:50-2:10 p.m., all ages • Battle it out at Fortnite Playground Battle Royale, EIY771, 2:15-3 p.m. OR 3:15-4 p.m., grades 7-12 • Learn how to train your dragon with David Engle at Toothless and Friends, 2:15-3 p.m., ages 4 and up with an adult • Unwind a little and watch Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse, EIA132, 2:30-4:30 p.m., all ages • Show off your dance moves at the Fortnite Dance Off, EIJ609, 3:15-3:45 p.m., under 9 with adult, tweens and teens • Weather permitting, even more meet-ups outside (Marvel/DC, Walking Dead and Doctor Who) 2 eipl.org SPECIAL EVENTS Free Museum Passes Print and Go! These museum passes may be reserved online or in person at the Children’s Reference Desk up to 30 days in advance for museum visits. These passes are good for a 1 day visit to the museum, so request your pass for the date you wish to use it. They do not need to be picked up or returned to the library. The pass can be printed from home. Pick Up/Return at Library - These museum passes may be reserved online or in person at the Children’s Reference Desk up to 30 days in advance. The pass may be borrowed for three days (first day of reservation is when pass is ready for pick up) and must be returned before closing on the third date. Adult cardholders in good standing may reserve a museum pass. Each pass is good for general admission for a varying number depending on the museum. Museum passes may be reserved in person at the Children’s Desk or online at www.eipl.org. • American Airpower Museum • Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in NYC • Children’s Museum of Manhattan in NYC • Long Island Explorium in Port Jefferson • Children’s Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton • Long Island Maritime Museum in West Sayville • Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City • Long Island Science Center in Riverhead • Empire Pass for New York State Parks • Museum of the City of New York in NYC • Fire Island Lighthouse at Robert Moses State Park • South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton • Guggenheim Museum in NYC • Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport DISCOUNT TICKETS Patrons with an East Islip Library Card may purchase up to 6 tickets per family, per attraction at the Children’s Desk. Cash or check only; exact change is appreciated. Long Island Aquarium - $20 each, no expiration. Bronx Zoo, Long Island Game Farm and Splish Splash ADULTS Creating summer fun just got easier with East Islip Library’s The Adult Summer Game Collection. The library now loans a selection of outdoor Reading Club games that will add enjoyment to any gathering. It’s not too late to sign up Choose from Giant Jenga, Badminton, Cornhole, our annual Adult Summer Bocce, KanJam or Giant 4 in a Row. Two games Reading Club! The rules are simple – just read and per family can be borrowed for up to 3 days. Contact the report on as many books as you want! Reviews Reference Desk to can be submitted until August 12. This year’s reserve a game for grand prize is a $50 Amazon gift card, so join the your summer events. club for a chance to win! Registration is underway. CHILDREN EIJ515 - Dinoman in Space Show EIJ583 – Mother Goose Fair Thursday, August 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, September 20 and Saturday, Ages 4 and up with an adult September 21, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Dinoman takes his audience on a fast-paced Ages birth – 3 with an adult, siblings welcome exploration of the heavens. Classical planets are We’ll start the action each day with a little parachute play! visited and investigated, as well as gravity and the Then enjoy special games, simple crafts and other toddler incredible cold of space! This program is fun. Registration is encouraged, but not required. generously provided by the Bohlsen Family Foundation. 2 eipl.org July/August 2019 3 ADULT SERVICES ONGOING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES A LARGE PRINT EDITION OF THIS NEWSLETTER IS AVAIL- Senior Advocate (EIA20) Monday, August 12 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. ABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ADULT REFERENCE DESK. For more information please see page 8. DIGITAL SERVICES at eipl.org - E-Books and Digital Audiobooks One-On-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance (EIA156) Go to Live-brary.com (Free Downloads) to access digital e-Books Must be Medicare Eligible. Wednesday, July 10 and and audiobooks for all ages to use on your phone, tablet or e-reader. Wednesday, August 21. For more information see page 7. You will find instructions on the library’s home page, directing you to a free app from which you can access a large collection Donate and Recycle in the Lobby of e-books and audiobooks. For further assistance, call the Adult • Retire your flag properly in the VFW receptacle Services Desk.