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Roosevelt Public Library 27 W. Fulton Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 (516) 378-0222 www.rooseveltlibrary.org “We’re More Than Just Books” Roosevelt Public Library proudly celebrates... 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. - ALA (American Library Association) 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.) Chuck D, 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 “Public Enemy 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 albums were Yo! Bum Rush the Show (1987), April 9 @ 2:00 PM It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988), Fear of a Black Planet (1990), Apocalypse 91... The Enemy Strikes Black Sand Art Decorating (1991), Greatest Misses (1992), and Muse Sick-n-Hour Mess Grades 7 & up Age (1994). They also released a full length album soundtrack for the film He Got Game 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 Flavor Flav, 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.
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