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APRIL 12-18, 2015

National Library Week (Unlimited Possibilities @ Your Li- and redesign collections, systems, and services to help improve brary) is celebrated April 12-18, 2015. In 1957, the National Book and maximize their reading experiences. We need to be vocal, Committee developed a plan for National Library Week based flexible and patient as the longstanding relationship between on the idea that once people were motivated to read, they would readers and the libraries that serve them continues to evolve. support and use libraries. With the cooperation of the American Library Association and help from the Advertising Council, the - Submitted by Carol Gilliam - Black Heritage Librarian first National Library Week was observed in 1958 with the theme “Wake Up and Read”. * * * * * * “Reading is crucial to getting and holding a job, to teach- The following celebrations during National Library Week are ing our children, to staying informed on issues that affect our National Library Workers Day, Tuesday of National Library Week lives deeply, both as individuals and as citizens in a democracy. (April 14, 2015), a day for library staff, users, administrators and From reading a street sign to applying for a home mortgage, Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by from gaining entrance to the world of literature to understanding all library workers; the instructions on a bottle of medicine, reading is a vital part of National Bookmobile Day, Wednesday of National Library our daily activities and the path to share in the American Dream”. Week (April 15, 2015), a day to recognize the contributions of - William Jefferson Clinton our nation’s bookmobiles and the dedicated professionals who Reading is not dead! Our readers are resilient and inventive. make quality bookmobile outreach possible in their communities; As librarians, we need to cleave to the needs and wants of read- and ers. We must continue to study their reading habits, then design Celebrate Teen Literature Day, Thursday of National Library Week (April 16, 2015), aimed at raising awareness among the general public that young adult literature is a vibrant, growing genre with much to offer today’s teens.

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Newsletter APRIL ~ MAY ~ JUNE 2015 Board of Trustees

Corner MOVIE SHOWING @ 2:00 PM Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, better known by his stage name April 6: Big Hero 6 (Rate PG, 102 min.) , is an American rap- per, author, and producer. April 8: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Ridenhour was born in Queens, (Rated PG13, 134 min.) New York, August 1, 1960, and April 10: The Hunger Games: later moved to Roosevelt. Af- Mockingjay - Pt. 1 ter graduating from Roosevelt (Rated RG13, 123 min.) Junior-Senior High School, he went to Adelphi University on Long Island to study graphic DIY TECHNOLOGY CLASS FOR YOUNG ADULTS design. He received a B.F.A. Thursdays at 6:00 PM from Adelphi in 1984 and later received an honorary doctorate Build Your Own Computer starting April from Adelphi in 2013. He is the 16th. son of Lorenzo Ridenhour. Photo Submitted by A five session workshop to build your After hearing Ridenhour’s demo Francis Abel, Jr., Trustee own computer and create an operating --track “ Number system. One”, fledgling producer/upcoming music-mogul Rick Rubin insisted on signing him to his Def Jam label. YOUNG ADULT ARTS & CRAFTS PROGRAM Their major label were Yo! Bum Rush the Show (1987), April 9 @ 2:00 PM It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988), (1990), Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black Sand Art Decorating (1991), (1992), and Muse Sick-n-Hour Mess Grades 7 & up Age (1994). They also released a full length soundtrack for the film in 1998. Ridenhour also contributed (as Chuck D) to several episodes of the PBS documentary se- ries The Blues. He has appeared as a featured artist on many other songs and albums, having collaborated with artists such as Janet Jackson, Kool Moe Dee, The Dope Poet Society, BUILD IT! Run–D.M.C., Ice Cube, Boom Boom Satellites, Rage Against Friday, April 10 @ 11:00 AM the Machine, Anthrax, John Mellencamp and many others. In Grades 1-5 1990, he appeared on “Kool Thing”, a song by the alternative Apply building design concepts to construct rock band Sonic Youth, and along with , he sang on a freestanding structure out of modeling clay George Clinton’s song “Tweakin, which appears on his 1989 and toothpicks. album The Cinderella Theory. In 1993, he executive produced Got ‘Em Running Scared, an album by Ichiban Records group Presented by Long Island Children’s Museum Chief Groovy Loo and the Chosen Tribe. On the Go! On Saturday, November 9, 2013, the Roosevelt Public Library honored Chuck D for his years of service to the communty and YOUNG ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION tracing the history from Roosevelt to the 2013 Rock and Roll Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM Hall of Fame. April 29, May 27, June 24 Books Chuck D has written: “Fight the Power” by Chuck D and Spike Leek D: Lyrics of a Rap Revolutionary” ROOSEVELT! PLEASE SPEND SOME TIME HAIR BRAIDING AS AN ART & BUSINESS EXPERIENCING OUR BLACK Thursday, June 11 @ 4:00 PM HERITAGE COLLECTION. Learn to braid hair and how to have a business. LOCATED ON THE LOWER LEVEL. Submitted by Francis Abel, Jr., Trustee Youth Zone Roosevelt Public Library Summer Reading Club 2015 For Children & Teens REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, JUNE 29TH “Every Hero Has a Story” for Grades Pre-K & Grades K-5 “UnMask: Every Hero Has a Story” for Grades 7 & up CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS SPECIAL STORY TIME HOURS BOOK DISCUSSION FUN Global Tots Book & Craft It! Tuesdays @ 10:00 AM - May 19 & June 23 Grades K-2nd Dancing and singing for preschoolers. April 15, May 13, June 10 @ 4:00 PM

1,2,3 PLAY WITH ME CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD BOOK DISCUSSION Fridays @ 10:00 AM Grades 3 & 4 @ 4:00 PM & Grades 5 & 6 @ 5:00 PM Play time at the Library for preschoolers. April 22, May 20, June 17

MOVIES ON THE ROOF LEARN TO BRAID Spring Break Movies: Grades 3-6 Tuesday, April 7 @ 10:00 AM Thursday, May 21 @ 4:00 PM Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast Learn the art of braiding hair plain French and African style. (Rated G, 76 min) Thursday, April 9 @ 10:00 AM JAZZ PIZAZZ: IT DON’T MEAN A THING IF IT AIN’T GOT THAT SWING Annie (Rated PG, 118 min) Grades K & up Disney Movie Week: Monday, June 29 - July 3 @ 1:00 PM Tuesday, June 9 @ 10:00 AM

SUMMER FUN ARTS & CRAFTS COOKING FUN! For Preschoolers & up Spring Cake Pops & Bunny Tail Cake Balls June 15-18 @ 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 8 @ 12:30 PM June 22-26 @ 12:00 PM Create a bunny cake to enjoyat home. Grades K & up Tuesday, June 23 & Thursday, June 25 @ 3:00 PM HOMEWORK HELP FOR GRADES K & UP Every Monday & Wednesday @ 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS SPECIAL EDUCATION Get help with homework and assignments. Special Education 101 Wednesday, May 6 @ 6:00 PM CHESS FUN Learn the special education process and how to better advocate for your child. Saturdays @ 12:00 PM Grades 3 & up Light refreshments will be served.

**Registration is required for ALL Youth Services Programs.** Please check for dates of programs. For further information, please contact Stacey Smith-Brown @ (516) 378-0222 x2 or [email protected]. Adult Programs... Movies on the Roof CROCHET CONNECTION ZUMBA FOR ADULTS I AM ALI 2014. GET ON UP. 2015. April 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2015 Wednesdays April 11 1:00 PM-4:00 PM June 6 1:00-4:00 PM 5:30 PM-7:00 PM June 3, 10, 17, July 1, 8, 15 This documentary is an intimate and Based on the incredible life story of Beginner Level Crochet Class, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM heart-warming look at the man be- the Godfather of Soul, the film will teaching the foundation stitches Traditional Zumba with popular hind the legend as we’ve never seen give a fearless look inside the music, necessary including slip knots, dance moves geared to begin- Ali. moves and moods of Brown. chain and single and double ners and seniors. Participants SOUND OF MUSIC. crochet. Classes will be held in should wear comfortable clothes May 9 1:00 PM-4:00 PM SELMA. 2015. the Community Room. Partici- and sneakers, and bring water. The 50th Anniversary. 2015. June 27 1:00-4:00 PM pants are asked to bring crochet The sound of music story: how one Selma tells the story of the revered needles H-K. There is no fee for Fee: for the classes would be young nun, one handsome Austrian leader and visionary Dr. Martin Lu- these classes. $18.00 for the six sessions, or captain, and seven singing Von ther King, Jr. and his brothers and $3.00 for an individual class. Trapp children inspired the most sisters in the movement that prompt- beloved film of all time. ed change that forever altered histo- ry. Computer Classes BEYOND THE LIGHTS. 2015. May 23 1:00-4:00 PM Hands-On Computer Classes with Sharper Training Solutions The story of Noni, the music world’s Thursdays from 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM latest superstar. and young cop those aspires to be a politician who’s been Introduction to Computers 1 May 21, 2015 assigned to her detail. Noni and Kaz Learn the basics right from the beginning: turning the computer on, using the fall fast and hard, despite the protests desktop, working with the mouse, opening and closing programs, understanding of those around them who urge them windows elements, getting out of trouble, and turning the computer off. Prereq- to put their career ambitions ahead of uisites: None their romance. Introduction to Computers 2 May 28, 2015 For further information, contact Beverly Landers @ 516-378-0222. In the second session, learn how to work with text, files and basic word process- ing skills. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten or Introduction to Computers 1 ONLINE JOB SEARCH & RESUME WRITING All About Email June 4, 2015 In this hands-on, lecture and demo class you will learn how to send, receive, for- Session I - Lecture and Demonstration ward and reply to e-mail. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten and Computer Online Job Search and Resume Techniques 1st Grade or Introduction to Computers 1 and 2. Tuesday, May 5 6:15 PM-7:45 PM Learn how to use the Internet to find that perfect job! In this lecture and demo Intro to the Internet June 11, 2015 class, you will learn how to develop and create a powerful resume, find and Learn how to get online, find information, understand the jargon of the Internet, use online job search websites, and formulate a job search process that will and much more. Prerequisites: Introduction to Computers 1 and 2 or Computer work for you. Prerequisites: Completion of All about the Internet or equiva- Kindergarten and Computer 1st Grade lent knowledge. For more information please contact Mary Cardwell at 516-378-0222, ext.3 or [email protected]. Session II - Hands On Resume Writing and Email Tuesday, May 12 6:15 PM-7:45 PM MOBILE LEGAL HELP CENTER In this hands-on class, you will learn how to use your computer to create, style, format and email a powerful resume. Prerequisites: Completion of Computer June 9, 2015 from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Kindergarten® for Grownups™, Computer 1st Grade for Grownups™ and All Senator Michael Venditto has arranged to bring the Mobile Legal Help Center, about the Internet or equivalent knowledge. Email address must be set up a partnership between the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) and the before class. New York State Courts’ Access to Justice Program, to provide free, civil legal services to local residents at the Roosevelt Public Library. Session III - Lecture and Demonstration NYLAG lawyers and court staff will be available to provide free advice and le- Job Search and Interviewing Techniques gal counseling on a wide array of civil legal issues. Individuals should bring Tuesday, May 19 6:15 PM-7:45 PM with them any documentation related to their situation that may be useful to the In this lecture and discussion class, learn about the job search process in- NYLAG staff in providing assistance. cluding responding to ads and forms of communication. Interview topics dis- cussed will be appearance, pre-interview research, responses to interviewers’ Appointments recommended. Please call Senator Venditto’s office to schedule questions, follow up and much more. Prerequisites: None. an appointment at 516-882-0630.

For further information and registration, please contact Mary Cardwell @ (516) 378-0222, ext. 3 or mcardwell @rooseveltlibrary.org. Habari Gani “What’s the News?” - BLACK HERITAGE PROGRAMS - “The Trial of the Scottsboro Boys” Geneology Workshops Lecture and Power Point Presentation Thursdays - April 16, 23 & 30 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM Facilitator: Syntychia Kendrick-Samuel - Librarian Saturday, April 18 @ 2:00 PM Uniondale Library Facilitator: Donald Parker - Retired American History Teacher These important classes will identify genealogical roadblocks unique to African-American; provide all with an undertanding of how the re- searh is conducted and hopefully inspire a further interest in genealo- gy which for some become a lifelong obsession. Contact Carol Gilliam or Greg Miller to register for the workshops @ (516) 378-0222. March on Selma Presentation Saturday, April 25 @ 1:00 PM Enjoy a lecture from actual marchers and film presentation based on this historic event. Open to the community. “The Trial of the Scottsboro Boys” - In 1931, the early days of the depression, nine young black boys who had been unsuccessful in PoemStars seeking employment as labourers in Tennessee, were riding a freight Saturday, April 25 @ 7:00 PM train back to Alabama. There were also two young white women on A program in celebration of Nation Library Week & National Poetry the train, who worked part time in a cotton mill, and to supplement Month. their low earning were also prostitutes. To avoid being arrested for crossing state lines for the purpose of prostitution, they accused the Restoring My African Soul young men of rape. The boys were arrested and brought to trial in the Saturday, May 2 @ 2:00 PM town of Scottsboro, Alabama. They were convicted of the charges Lecture and slideshow presentation on the artist’s journey to restora- based on the false testimony of the two girls and sentenced to death tion. in what proved to be a series of convictions overturned. Tragically, their lives were devastated from this experience and they spent many years in and out of prison. Ruby Bates, one of the young women WRITE FOR YOUR LIFE: A CREATIVE WRITING SERIES who had accused them of rape, recanted her testimony. Several of Five Sessions: April 11, 18, & 25, May 2 & 9 @ 1:00 PM the boys were pardoned in the 1930’s. On November 22, 2013, the Are you interested in exploring creative writing? Discover hidden talent or perfect previously written work under the guidance of novelist, poet Alabama State Legislature pardoned the others for a crime they were and playwright, Marcia L. McNair in a (5-week series of workshops. You convicted of some 80 years earlier - a crime they didn’t commit. will learn how to publish your work! When their cases were appealed to the US Supreme Court, the Court made several ruling that paved the way for the civil rights movement For further information, contact Carol Gilliam or Greg Miller at the Library to register for this exciting opportunity @ (516) 378-0222. of the 1960’s.

- BLACK HERITAGE Books - Fiction Black—a Celebration of a Culture by Deborah Willis 305.896073W The Lost Treasures of R&B—A D Hunter Mystery by Nelson George Lynette Yiadom-Boakye by Lynette Yiadom-Boakye 759.2Y Inside the Silver Box by Walter Mosley Biography Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League by Jonathan Odell Booker T—My Rise to Wrestling Royalty by Booker T. Huffman Citizens Creek a Novel by Lalita Tademy Eye on the Struggle—Ethel Payne, the First Lady of the Black Non-Fiction Press by James McGrath Morris Hijacking the Runway by Teri Agins 338.4774A The Life of Aretha Franklin—Respect by David Ritz Ghettoside--a True Story of Murder in America by Jill Leovy Audio 364.1523L The Work—My Search for a Life that Matters by Wes Moore Selected Letters of Langston Hughes edited by Arnold Rampersad Inside a Silver Box by Walter Mosley 818.5209S Gregory Miller - Black Heritage Page RPLCalendar of Events April May June 1 Homework Help - Grades K & up 1 1,2,3 Play With Me 10:00 AM 1 Homework Help - Grades K & up 3:30-5:30 PM 2 Chess Fun Grades 3 & up 12:00 PM 3:30-5:30 PM 4 Chess Fun Grades 3 & up 12:00 PM Featured Artist of the Month - Lecture 3 Homework Help - Grades K & up 6 Movie Showing 2:00 PM YA & Display 1:00 PM 3:30-5:30 PM Homework Help - Grades K & up Restoring My African Soul 2:00 PM 3:30-5:30 PM 4 Homework Help - Grades K & up Zumba for Adults 7 Movies on the Roof (Spring Break 3:30-5:30 PM June 3, 10, 17, July 1, 8, 15 @ 6:30 PM Movies)10:00 AM 5 Online Job Search & Resume Writing 8 Cooking Fun 12:30 PM Session I 6:15 PM-7:45 PM 4 All About Email 6:30 PM Homework Help - Grades K & up 6 Homework Help - Grades K & up 6 Chess Fun Grades 3 & up 12:00 PM 3:30-5:30 PM 3:30-5:30 PM Movies on the Roof 1:00 PM Movie Showing 2:00 PM YA Workshop for Parents Special 8 Homework Help - Grades K & up 9 Movies on the Roof (Spring Break Education 6:00 PM 3:30-5:30 PM Movies) 10:00 AM 7 DIY Technology Class for Young Adults 9 Jazz Pizazz: It Don’t Mean a Thing If Arts & Crafts Program 2:00 PM YA 6:00 PM YA You Ain’t Got That Swing 10:00 AM 8 1,2,3 Play With Me 10:00 AM 10 Homework Help - Grades K & up Crochet Connection 9 Chess Fun Grades 3 & up 12:00 PM 3:30-5:30 PM April 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 5:30 PM Movies on the Roof 1:00 PM 11 Homework Help - Grades K & up Book Discussion Fun 4:00 PM 10 1,2,3 Play With Me 10:00 AM 3:30-5:30 PM 11 Hair Braiding as an Art & Business Build It 11:00 AM YA 12 Online Job Search & Resume Writing 4:00 PM YA 11 Chess Fun Grades 3 & up 12:00 PM Session I 6:15 PM-7:45 PM Intro to the Internet 6:30 PM Movies on the Roof 1:00 PM 13 Homework Help - Grades K & up 13 Chess Fun Grades 3 & up 12:00 PM Movie Showing 2:00 PM YA 3:30-5:30 PM 15 Homework Help - Grades K & up 13 Homework Help - Grades K & up Book Discussion Fun 4:00 PM 3:30-5:30 PM 3:30-5:30 PM 14 DIY Technology Class for Young Adults 17 Homework Help - Grades K & up 15 Book Discussion Fun 4:00 PM 6:00 PM YA 3:30-5:30 PM Homework Help - Grades K & up 15 1,2,3 Play With Me 10:00 AM Coretta Scott King Award Book 3:30-5:30 PM 16 DIY Technology Class for Young Adults Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Discussion Grades 3 & 4 4:00 PM 6:00 PM YA Preschoolers & up Grades 5 & 6 5:00 PM June 15-18 @ 10:00 AM 20 Chess Fun Grades 3 & up 12:00 PM Write for Your Life: A Creative Writing Series June 22-26 @ 12:00 PM 22 Homework Help - Grades K & up Five Sessions: Grades K & up 3:30-5:30 PM April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 @ 1:00 PM June 23 & 25 @ 3:00 PM 23 Global Tots 10:00 AM 24 Homework Help - Grades K & up Geneology Workshop 16 Chess Fun Grades 3 & up 12:00 PM 3:30-5:30 PM April 16, 23, 30 @ 6:30 PM 18 Homework Help - Grades K & up Book Discussion YA 4:00 PM 3:30-5:30 PM 27 Chess Fun Grades 3 & up 12:00 PM 17 1,2,3 Play With Me 10:00 AM 19 Global Tots 10:00 AM 18 Chess Fun Grades 3 & up 12:00 PM Online Job Search & Resume Writing Movies on the Roof 1:00 PM The Trial of the Scottsboro Boys 2:00 PM Session I 6:15 PM-7:45 PM Disney Movie Week 20 Homework Help - Grades K & up 20 Homework Help - Grades K & up June 29 - July 3 @ 1:00 PM 3:30-5:30 PM 3:30-5:30 PM 22 Homework Help - Grades K & up Coretta Scott King Award Book 29 Summer Reading Club Registration 3:30-5:30 PM Discussion Grades 3 & 4 4:00 PM Coretta Scott King Award Book Grades 5 & 6 5:00 PM Discussion Grades 3 & 4 4:00 PM 21 Learn to Braid Grades 3-6 4:00 PM Grades 5 & 6 5:00 PM Introduction to Computers I 6:30 PM 23 DIY Technology Class for Young Adults 22 1,2,3 Play With Me 10:00 AM 6:00 PM YA 23 Chess Fun Grades 3 & up 12:00 PM 24 1,2,3 Play With Me 10:00 AM Movies on the Roof 1:00 PM 25 Chess Fun Grades 3 & up 12:00 PM 25 LIBRARY CLOSED - MEMORIAL DAY PoemStars 7:00 PM 27 Homework Help - Grades K & up 27 Homework Help - Grades K & up 3:30-5:30 PM 3:30-5:30 PM Book Discussion 4:00 PM YA 29 Homework Help - Grades K & up 28 Introduction to Computers 2 6:30 PM 3:30-5:30 PM 29 1,2,3 Play With Me 10:00 AM Book Discussion 4:00 PM YA 30 Chess Fun Grades 3 & up 12:00 PM 30 DIY Technology Class for Young Adults 6:00 PM YA For Your Information!! 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ART EXHIBITS ADULT NON-FICTION COLLECTION - SUPER CRAFTY BOOKS NEW! Viewing Hours understanding and appreciation of 745.582 S. Sexton, Candice. Bead Crochet Basics: 22 Jewelry Projects. 2014. Mondays & Wednesdays African American culture. Also, the 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM museum is an outstanding source 745.5924 P. Pierce, Val. Cutest Ever Baby Toys to Knit: Over 20 Adorable Projects. Tuesdays & Thursdays of programming, artifacts, photos, 2014. 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM art, lectures, and the African Atlantic 745.5942 D. Deeb, Margie. The Beader’s Guide to Jewelry Design. A Beautiful Fridays & Saturdays Genealogical Society. Exploration of Balance, Color & More. 2014. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Our current exhibit on display at both Roosevelt Public Library is proud to venue is the Pulitzer Prize winning 745.5943 H. Harris, Gillian. Felting Fabulous Flowers: 30 Stunning Designs. 2014. announce the partnership with the Af- photographer Moneta J. Sleet, Jr.’s 746.12 S. Smith, Beth. The Spinner’s Book of Fleece. A Breed-by-Breed Guide to rican American Museaum of Nassau photos of “the March to Selma.” Choosing and Spinning the Perfect Fiber for Every Purpose. 2014. County is Hempstead, New York. We are looking forward to ongoing Exhibits, lectures and various project programs with the museum and a 746.14 F. Field, Anne. Learn to Weave. A Project-Based Approach to Weaving Basic. in conjunction with the museum will 2014. be showcased throughout the year. promising future. Next Featured Art Exhibit: “Black 746.14 K. Kemp, Beth. Twist, Turn, & Tie: 50 Japanese Kumihimo Braids. A Begin- The African American Museum Royals” ner’s Guide to making braids for Beautiful Cord Jewelry. Includes Kumihimo Braiding mission is to educate and promote Disk. 2014. 746.432 B. Bernard, Wendy. Up, Down All-Around Stitch Dictionary. More than 150 Featured Artist for May Stitch Patterns to Knit Top Down, Bottom Up, Back and forth, and in the Round. 2014. Gregory Brock 746.432 S. Sockupied 20 Knit Projects to Satisfy your Sock Obsession. 2014 Lecture & Display 746.432 T. Tarasovich-Clark, Mercedes. Brioche Chic: 22 Fresh Knits for Women & Saturday, May 2 @ 1:00 PM Men. 2014.

746.432 W. Walker, Louise. Faux—Taxidermy Knits: 15 Wild Animal Knitting Patterns. 2014. Book Cub 746.432 W. Winslow, Alexis. Graphic Knits: 20 Designs in Bold, Beautiful Color. 2014. The Wednesday Book Club 746.46 B. Brocket, Jane. Quilt Me! 2014. meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 1:00PM Beverly T Landers - Reference Librarian New members are welcome!

The 2015 Pick Is In! The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman NOTARY PUBLIC Mesmerizing and illuminating, Alice Hoffman’s The Muse- um of Extraordinary Things is the story of an electric and Mondays impassioned love between two vastly different souls in 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM New York during the volatile first decades of the 20th cen- Tuesdays & Thursdays tury. With its colorful crowds of bootleggers, heiresses, 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM thugs, and idealists, New York itself becomes a riveting Wednesdays character as Hoffman weaves her trademark magic and 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM masterful storytelling to unite her characters in a sizzling, tender, and moving story of self-discovery in tumultuous Fridays times. 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM D.E.A.R. - Drop Everything and Read - April 2015 Roosevelt Public Library D.E.A.R. stands for “Drop Everything and Read,” a national month-long cel- ebration of reading designed to remind folks of all ages to make reading a Regular Board of Trustees Meeting priority activity in their lives. D.E.A.R. is sponsored by the National Education Association (NEA); Parent Held the 1st Tuesday of Teacher Association (PTA); ALA’s Association for Library Service to Children each month @ 7:30 PM (ALSC, a division of the American Library Association}; Reading Rockets; The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC); the American Press ALL are welcome! Institute; First Book; HarperCollins Children’s Books; Read Kiddo Read; Walden Media and Ramona Quimby. Library Hours NON-PROFIT ORG. Monday & Wednesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 810 Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM ROOSEVELT, NY 11575 Friday & Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed Sundays & Holidays

Board of Trustees Lauren Taylor - President Bola Majekodunmi, Ph.D - Vice President Francis Abel, Jr. Wilton Robinson, Jr. Rev. Dr. Jerome Taylor ****ECRWSS**** Newsletter Editor POSTAL CUSTOMER Stephanie Bridgers

~ LIBRARY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE ~ New Year’s Day ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday ~ President’s Day ~ Good Friday ~ Memorial Day Independence Day ~ Labor Day ~ Veteran’s Day ~ Thanksgiving Day ~ Christmas Eve Christmas Day ~ New Year’s Eve The Roosevelt Public Library The Roosevelt Public Library proudly sponsors.... SUMMER READING CLUB 2015

For Children & Teens “Every Hero Has a Story” For Grades Pre-K BOYZ TO MEN & Grades K-5 Celebration “UnMask: Every Hero Has a Story” For Grades 7 & up

REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, JUNE 29TH See the Youth Services Librarian for more information - Stacey Smith-Brown save the date... @ (516) 378-0222 x2. Saturday, June 20, 2015