August 2021
Where Knowledge Blossoms
Hello Island Trees! All through July many of the staff worked very hard to move all of our furniture & materials into our new space and arrange it all into a beautiful, functional library that we cannot wait to share with you! We have a few more tweaks to finish getting it ready and some staff training on some new technology we're introducing and then we should be good to go and we will inform you of our re-opening dates and celebration. Though I do not believe we will be starting in house programming just yet, we should be able to have all other services up and running including our new self-checkout.
You should note that the old book drop on the Farmedge Rd side of the library is closed and the new book drop accessed via the parking lot (but not the drive through) is open. Until we are fully open to the public though, fines will continue to be waived.
We welcome our new Board Trustee Greg Kelty *see pic below. We congratulate him on joining us and taking on this responsibility and hope he will enjoy working with us. At first, our First Ever Cutest Pet Contest seemed in jeopardy with only 3 submissions. After a gentle reminder (from yours truly), we now have approximately 100 submissions. We'd like to thank all of our pet parents who submitted their pet babies and ask for patience as we design the voting survey. We will send an email blast and we will post a link to it on Facebook as well! We appreciate your participation in voting for your favorite pet even if you did not submit a picture.
Keep an eye out on our Facebook Page for Staff Birthday Alerts! I've started posting little birthday cards for staff members as their birthdays come up. They work so hard and it's been such a crazy and hectic time specifically at the library between Covid-19 while trying to move I thought they could use some extra shouting out!
Debi Santiago, Newsletter Editor [email protected] Pictures of Interest!
Posing in front of our new sign in our new space from left to right (left of sign) Assemblyman John Mikulin, New Trustee Greg Kelty, Director Michelle Young. (right of sign) Vice President Catherine Manganiello, Trustee Leslie Birne, Board President Loretta Fonseca. Caption: Assemblyman John Mikulin administers the Oath of Office to new Library Trustee Greg Kelty on 7/22/2021, who was elected to a five-year term. We look forward to working with him!
Next time you go up (or down) Hempstead Turnpike past Wantagh Ave, you’ll see a very important sign. Follow it to your new local library! We thank Assemblyman John Mikulin for help getting the ITPL on the map.
Library Board President Loretta Fonseca and Library Board Vice President thank members of The Friends of the Library for all their years of enthusiasm and support of the Island Trees Public Library by presenting them with bouquets of flowers and welcoming them to our new library with a special private tour! Thank you ladies for all you’ve done!
Homebound Services
We still offer Homebound Services. If you would like to inquire about these services please call the library at 516- 731-2211 and ask for Marilyn. Visit our website
August Virtual Programs (click on programs to register or learn more)
Children’s Programs
National Coloring Book Day! Monday, August 2 We're celebrating National Coloring Book Day with a giveaway! Visit the library to get your own coloring book while supplies last.
Summer Reading 2021 is a little different this year! Registration and reporting is now paperless. Sign up on ReadSquared through our website or download the app beginning June 28. Participants will get to play games, earn badges and more! Ages 3-10 are welcome to join! Read books from home, our databases or through our digital collections, Overdrive and Hoopla, as long as they are age-level appropriate. Report anytime between June 28 and August 8. Accumulate 1500 points to complete the program! But keep going, because the biggest readers will get a special prize!
All Summer Reading programs brought to you by Page Turner Adventures can be found by clicking on the title of the program or by liking us on Facebook where they will be uploaded daily! Enjoy the programs and your Summer Reading adventures!
Page Turner Adventure Virtual Summer Reading Programs Below
Page Turner Adventures Presents: The Smallest Show on Earth Monday, August 2, Available for 24 hours only!
Creepy Crawlies Craft: Climbing Spider Tuesday, August 3, Available for 24 hours only!
Author Day w/ Candace Fleming Wednesday, August 4, Available for 24 hours only!
Mash-Up Day: Bug Bites! Thursday, August 5, Available for 24 hours only!
Special Guest Day: Bobby Norfolk Friday, August 6, Available for 24 hours only!
Page Turner Adventures Presents: Sofa Safari! Monday, August 9, Available for 24 hours only!
Safari Stories Craft: Safari Flashlight Scene Tuesday, August 10, Available for 24 hours only!
Illustrator Day w/ David DiPasquale Wednesday, August 11, Available for 24 hours only!
Mash-Up Day: Jim Hammond, Puppet Master Thursday, August 12, Available for 24 hours only!
Special Guest Day: Teachers of Nature Friday, August 13, Available for 24 hours only!
Page Turner Adventures Presents: Everglades Adventure! Monday, August 16, Available for 24 hours only!
Swamp Stories Craft: Swamp Stories Tuesday, August 17, Available for 24 hours only!
Author Day: Christina Soontornvat Wednesday, August 18, Available for 24 hours only!
Mash-Up Day: Story & Craft - Big Mouth Frog Thursday, August 19, Available for 24 hours only!
Special Guest Day: Roger Day - Marsh Mud Madness Friday, August 20, Available for 24 hours only!
Miss Amanda Take & Make Craft: No Bake Chocolate Bird Nest! Monday, August 9, p/u after 10:00am
Shirley Ruby Take & Make Craft: Puppy Love Snack Holder! Tuesday, August 17, p/u after 10:00am
Our local Teens made and donated these Adoption Kits to the Babylon Animal Shelter. They are given to people who adopt an animal from the shelter to get them started on their new life with their new best friend! Look for other shelter related programs to help our furry friends in need! Great Job guys!
Teen’s Programs
Take and Make Paint Chip Calendars Monday, August 2, p/u after 10:00am
Take and Make Pet Placemats Monday, August 2, p/u after 10:00am *please note placemats will be donated to a local animal shelter & should be returned to the library by TBA
Take and Make No Bake Chocolate Bird Nest Monday, August 9, p/u after 10:00am
Take and Make Reason2Smile Bracelets Monday, August 16, p/u after 10:00am
Movie, Book, and TV Reviews Teens (grades 5-12) can submit a 30 to 500-word review of their favorite Movies, Books, and TV shows (rated G to PG-13) for Community Service hours. Send to Miss Amanda at [email protected]
End of YA Summer Reading Program Monday, August 16 after 10:00am Today will be the last day teens will be able to submit minutes & book review on ReadSquared for the YA 2021 Summer Reading Program: Tails and Tales. Teens who completed the YA Summer Reading Program can pick up a Gift Bag & a free YA/Middle Grade Book from the library starting today! Adult’s Programs
Chair Yoga with Barbara Siems Mondays, 12:00pm
Chef Rob's Cooking & Baking Camp: Peaches & Cream Crumb Cake & Key Lime Drink Monday, August 2, 7:00pm
Chef Rob's Cooking & Baking Camp: Brookies! Monday, August 9, 7:00pm
Chef Rob's Cooking & Baking Camp: Watermelon Fire and Ice Salsa and Brazilian Steak House Pineapple on the Grill Monday, August 16, 7:00pm
Chef Rob's Cooking & Baking Camp: Grilled Flatbread with Local Peaches, Prosciutto and Basil with a Balsamic Drizzle West Coast Salad with Shrimp, Avocado and Fresh Corn Little Baby Key Lime Pies Monday, August 16, 7:00pm
Exercise Series with Barbara Pando Walk 15, Body Sculpting, & Zumba Days and times vary but there are classes offered Monday - Saturday. Click here for August's calendar.
BOOKCHAT!
Thursday, August 19, 2:00pm
Join us to chat about this magical love story, inspired by the legend of a woman who vanished from Grand Central Terminal, sweeps readers from the 1920s to World War II and beyond. Pick up your copy of the book at the circulation desk. Sorry, audio is only available on Audible.
Why should the kids have all the crafty fun? Stop at the library and pick up a craft kit for this cute DIY Beach Themed Frame. DIY Beach Frame craft kit includes an unfinished wooden frame, sand, blue paint, beach-themed add-ons, mod podge and a foam brush. You may need industrial strength glue, a glue gun, additional paint if desired, and additional add-ons you can collect from your last visit to the beach.
GRAB & GO BEACH FRAME Thursday, August 5 p/u after 10:00am