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Harbor f ields 0 -202 1970 PUBLIC LIBRARY JULY 2020 NEWSLETTER

Virtual Concert with The Marsh Mellows On Facebook Live A Message From The Director Friday, July 17, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Dear Friends, Last month we were able to begin curbside pickup of library The Marsh Mellows are a materials which was met with great enthusiasm. The next step compact duo that pres- in our phased reopening plan will be to open our doors to the ents unique renditions public on Monday, July 6th at 10:00 AM. If there are any changes of timeless classics from they will be announced on the library website. We have been busy the 50s to the 70s. Local making changes within the building to maintain social distanc- artists Alice Weiser and ing and provide a safe environment for our patrons and staff Willie Steel will treat you to when we reopen. We will be following the recommended CDC their gorgeous harmonies guidelines, and everyone entering the building will be required and lush acoustic guitar. to wear a mask at all times, with the exception of children under 2 Enjoy a trip down “memory years-old. The biggest change you will notice is that we are only lane” as they bring to life using our main entrance on the Wyckoff St. side of the building, the music of the Everly and our hours have changed slightly. Other safety measures we Brothers, the Beatles, The have put in place will include using the outside book drops only Carpenters, , Si- when returning books. From there, the library materials will be mon and Garfunkel, and many more favorites. The Marsh Mellows quarantined for 72 hours before they are checked in and shelved. music evokes the joy and heartache behind these popular hits. In We have reduced the seating capacity and access to the com- honor of the Library's 50th Anniversary, the concert will highlight puter stations. Our restrooms are now equipped with automatic some of the best music from 1970 and more. fixtures, and hand sanitizing stations and sneeze shields have been installed throughout the building. All toys and games have In the Gallery been removed, and the water fountains are turned off. We have all had to make adjustments in this new normal, and the library is Silk and Oil Paintings of Vivien Pollack doing everything we can to keep our doors open. At this time, we July 6 - 30 are not permitting any group activities in the Library, such as card Vivien Pollack's award winning silk paintings have been in the playing and Mah Jong. However, we will continue to offer virtual New York Times and in the book The Best of Silk Painting by Tuck- programs for our patrons of all ages, and look forward to welcom- man and Janas and their recent book The Fine Art Of Painting On ing you back to the library. Silk. She was also featured in the L.I. Village Connection Magazine and her painting Tulips is on the cover of Barbara Kellum Scott's Sincerely, book Perseverance Of The Saints. She has Carol Albano, Library Director over 30 years in the industry as a textile designer, painter and teacher. Her work has been exhibited in museums in New The Library Is Scheduled To Open On York, Maryland, New Mexico, and Long Monday, July 6 with New Hours Island. Stop by the art gallery this month to see the work of this talented artist. Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 9 PM Fridays 10 AM - 5 PM In the Showcase Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM Fiber Artist Sally Shore has been making artwork from Closed on Sundays during the summer scraps of ribbon and fabric for many years. Through- out July and August she will share her Fairytale Curbside Pickup is Available Illustrations created with ribbon in our showcase. Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 8 PM After viewing her work, the artist encourages you to Friday - Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM create your own fairytale using the titles of her fabric illustrations as the first line in your story. How will you imagine Holiday Hours your story this summer? Curbside Pickup is Not Available on July 3 & 4 Please call the Reference Desk or register online for adult programs unless Adults otherwise noted. In-person registration is required for all programs with a fee.

Conversations with HBO: Virtual Fearless Watercolor Happy Hour Careers within the TV Production Industry Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, 5:00 - 6:00 PM Wednesday, July 15, 2:00 PM Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and be HBO Productions is teaming up with Harborfields inspired by artist Jan Guarino as she demon- Public Library, and other Suffolk County Librar- strates her fearless watercolor techniques. Jan ies to provide our Community members an will inspire us each week as we watch her paint opportunity to virtually connect with HBO's rep- landscapes, florals, and portraits. Her fearless resentatives from different parts of the production watercolor philosophy makes watercolor paint- process who will provide insight into all aspects of ing look easy, and she believes that anyone can television and film production. Career advice for learn how to paint. Please register to receive a those interested in learning about the inner work- Zoom link to each class. ings of the TV and film industry and internship opportunities will be included. This is your chance to find out how the production Virtual Cover to Cover Book Discussions industry works and so much more! Please register to receive a link The third Wednesday of the Month from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM to the discussion. Support for this program is provided by the Long Reserve your digital or audiobook copies through Live-Brary. Island Library Resources Council. You will also need to register on the Library website to receive a link to the discussion. Career Counseling Now Available July 15 - Summer Wives by Beatriz Williams During this difficult time the library is pleased to offer career counsel- with facilitator Shirley Conlin ing remotely. Contact Karen McHugh at kmchugh@harborfieldsli- August 19 - City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert brary.org to schedule your appointment with our career counselor with facilitator Shirley Conlin Mary Ann Verdolino. Sessions last an hour and can be scheduled using the popular web conferencing software Zoom or by telephone. In September 16 - Island of the Sea Women by Lisa See your email, please include your name, phone number, library card with facilitator Donna Diamond and a number (if you have it) and what you would like to discuss at your virtual visit from the author Lisa See session. Sessions can take place during the week after 5pm or on a Saturday. District residents only.

Virtual Vacations with the Savvy Sightseer Calling Nine Perfect Strangers...(and then some!) Available on the Harborfields Library YouTube Channel Tuesday, July 21, 10:00 AM July 6 - 31 Join Karen and Liz for their kick off Reference Desk Book Club Meeting Beyond the usual Expedia and Trip Advisor sites, featuring renowned author Lianne Moriarity! Due to limited avail- there's a wealth of fun and useful tools for travelers ability of some books, you may choose from any of the author's works that offer so much more. Savvy Sightseer Jeanne to bring to the discussion. Here is a sampling of books to choose Schnupp will share her favorite user-friendly and from: Big Little Lies, The Husband’s Secret, What Alice Forgot, 9 Perfect free apps that make planning a trip, and getting Strangers, Three Wishes, The Hypnotist’s Love Story, or any one of your the most out of a vacation, even a virtual one, easy favorites. So bring your favorite Spa smoothie or banana muffins and enjoyable. Just go to the Library's YouTube channel and browse (wink wink) to the screen and join us for our inagural meeting. You at your convenience. The link will stay active for the month of July. will need to register for the discussion to receive a link to the Zoom meeting. If you need assistance in reserving or downloading a book Virtual Vinyasa Yoga with Alice for the discussion, please call the Reference Desk at 631-757-4200 or Mondays, July 13, 20, 27, August 10 & 17 (no class 8/3) email [email protected]. 10:30 - 11:30 AM Alice Weiser will lead you in this flowing yoga practice that links HIICAP yoga poses with breath to create a moving meditation. Participants Wednesday, July 1 & 15 will need a yoga mat and should be able to stand, sit and lay on the (Health Insurance, Information, Counseling and Assistance) mat as we explore various yoga poses. Yoga blocks and straps are This is a federally-funded program, and a sponsored service project also helpful. Please register to receive a Zoom link for the class. of RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) funded by the Suffolk Virtual Calling All Poets County Office for the Aging. Trained counselors offer free and ac- Thursdays, July 9 & 23, 2:00 - 4:00 PM curate information counseling and assistance with Medicare and Share your poetry with a supportive group of fellow writers in a private health insurance. To schedule your telephone session on Zoom video chat. You will need to register online to receive a Zoom the first or third Wednesday, please call the Reference Desk or email invitation. All are welcome. [email protected]. www.harborfieldslibrary.org 631-757-4200 [email protected] Children’sChildren must be HarborfieldsPrograms residents to register for these programs. Please call Youth Services or register online for programs.

The Children’s Librarians are offering a variety of virtual programs throughout the month STEAM ZONE: Catapult Craft of July. All programs are hosted by Harborfields Public Library. You can register for these Children ages 3 – 6 years-old and an adult programs by going to the Calendar of Events on the Harborfields Public Library Home page. Wednesday, July 29, 11:00 – 11:30 AM You must have the free Zoom App in order to attend these virtual programs. (http://zoom. Join a Children’s Librarian as you learn and us). An email address is required. To keep the program as secure as possible, the library will explore the science of catapults! We will email you a direct link to the program as well as a Meeting ID and password. All programs build our own to take home, using craft are open to children of all abilities. Some programs require materials you can gather at sticks and rubber bands. See registration link home. Details proved in the registration. for materials required.

Imagine Your Story Fairy Tales and Unicorns! Family Mad Libs Family Storytime Children 12 months - 5 years and an adult Families with children entering grades K – 5 Children of all ages Wednesday, July 22, 11:00 – 11:30 AM Thursday, July 30, 4:00 - 4:30 PM. Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22 & 29, You are invited for a family fun preschool Join a Children’s Librarian in a program 3:00 – 3:30 PM program all about fairy tales and unicorns! of Mad Libs. Fill in the blanks and create your Activities include music, movement, fine mo- own funny stories. Patty Cake, Patty Cake! tor development and a craft with instructor Karen Hauptman from a Time for Kids. See Children birth - 17 months and an adult Extreme Animals! Mondays, July 6, 13, 20 & 27, registration link for materials required. Children entering grades K – 5 10:30 – 11:00 AM. Thursday, July 23, 4:00 – 4:30 PM A half- hour of board books, nursery rhymes Frog Prince Toddler Craft Join us in a game of animal trivia. Learn and songs. Children 24 - 48 months old and an adult about and create your own extreme ani- Monday, July 20, 2:00- 2:30 PM mal craft! See registration link for materials You are invited to join a Stay & PlayHooray required. Children birth – 5 years and an adult Children’s Librarian for a story about “Princess Thursday, July 9, 11:00 – 11:30 AM. Weird Science Fact or Fiction? Molly Mouse will be zooming in with and the Frog” and a frog Children entering grades K – 5 songs, music & movement, a book and lots craft. See registration link Friday, July 10, 4:00 – 4:30 PM of fun for your little one! for materials required. Join a Children’s Librarian as you explore the weird and wonderful world of science. Some 1, 2 Buckle My Shoe Magical Music of your discoveries will include finding out if Children 3 – 6 years-old Children 18 - 35 months and an adult you can make an egg bounce and is it pos- Thursdays, July 16 & 30, 11:00 – 11:45 AM Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28, sible to grow crystals? See registration link for Join Diane Young in a singing, dancing and 10:30 - 11:00 AM materials required. Join a Children’s Librarian for a half hour of music making virtual magical music tour of lively tunes spanning over the decades. picture books, songs and movement. Kindness Blooms Children entering grades 1 – 5 Let’s Make Music Reading Comes Alive with Yoga Wednesday, July 29, 4:00 - 4:30 PM Children 3 - 5 years-old and an adult Children 12 to 35 months and an adult Join a Children’s Librarian as you enjoy the Thursday, July 23, 10:30 – 11:15 AM Friday, July 10, 17, 24, 11:00 - 11:30 AM modern day fairy tale, Extra Yarn by Mac Bar- Practice some soothing movements and re- Sing and dance to lively musical tunes with nett and then create a flower of kindness to laxation techniques accompanied by a story instructor Diane Young. share with someone special. See registration with Theresa Banks, RCYT. link for materials required. Summer Sand Castle Children 12 months - 5 years and an adult Create a Star Wind Catcher Do You Believe in Unicorns? Children 3 – 6 years-old and an adult Wednesday, July 8, 11:00 – 11:30 AM Children entering grades 2-5 Wednesday, July 15, 11:00 – 11:30 AM This family fun preschool program is all about Thursday, July 16, 4:00 - 4:30 PM Join a Children’s Librarian as you show a sym- summer and sand castles! Activities include Learn about these magnifi- bol of your imagination by creating your own music, movement, fine motor development, cent mythical creatures and beaded “Star” Wind Catcher. See registration story telling and a craft with instructor Karen then play a fun game of link for materials required. Hauptman from a Time for Kids. Unicorn Bingo. See reg- See registration link for materials required. istration link for materials required. www.harborfieldslibrary.org 631-757-4200 [email protected] Non-Profit Org. U. S. Postage Harborfields PAID PUBLIC LIBRARY Hicksville, NY Permit No. 238 31 Broadway Greenlawn, NY 11740

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Adult Summer Reading Club 2020 Visions 2020 E-mail: June 29 - August 14 Senior Art Show [email protected] Be adventurous this summer! Instead of reading the same authors and genres, try a diverse compel- If you are a local artist, aged 60 or above, ling novel that will sweep you into new and dazzling please consider exhibiting one recently com- Library Hours beginning July 6 worlds. You’ll find reading lists and suggestions pleted painting or sculpture in our gallery for Mon. - Thur. 10 AM - 9 PM on our virtual reading club website Readsquared, the 32nd annual Senior Art Show. Art will be Friday 10 AM - 5 PM which is easily accessible on the Library website accepted in the Quiet Room on August 27 & Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM and on the App store for mobile access. For ev- 28. Please review the drop off times which are Sunday (Sept. - June) 1 PM - 5 PM ery book you read (or listen to) you’ll earn prizes staggered alphabetically to maintain social and chances to win gift cards to local stores and distancing. Exhibition forms with guidelines Curbside Pickup Available restaurants. As an added incentive, every week are now available on the Harborfields website Mon. - Thur. 10 AM - 8 PM we will randomly pick a winner for a $35 gift card. Senior Blog. Your vision may not be perfect, Friday - Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM The only limit to your reading this summer is your but it is unique. imagination! All Harborfields Library summer Reading Clubs will Board of Trustees be conducted through the NY State online Reading David Clemens, President Joyce Hilgeman, Ph.D. Vice President Program, Readsquared, easily accessible from our Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any Jenny Wyckoff Shore, Secretary website. You can also download the Readsquared of 100 languages with personalized courses that Ellen Rieger, Finance Officer app on your mobile device and select Harborfields include study guides, audio and visual lessons, Renee Boyer, Trustee Library. There you and your family can log your movies and more. Log in with your library card Director: Carol Albano reading, earn prizes and chances to win raffle from your home computer or device. baskets. Prizes will be available for pickup from Assistant Director: Ryan Athanas the library during the week of July 20 - 25th and Newsletter: Susan Hope August 17th - 222nd between 2:00 – 4:00 PM.

July Book Lovers' Challenge

Calendar of Events "Armchair Travel" Register for All These titles and others are available for Programs Here! download at Live-Brary NonFiction A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle Register for Library Programs Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert harborfieldslibrary.org Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes Wild by Cheryl Strayed In the upper-right corner of the Library homepage A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson is a calendar icon that you can click on to register Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon for all programs. The current month will display and Motorcycle Diaries by Che Guevara Beach Reads all you need to do is navigate to the date of your Black Lamb and Grey Falcon by Rebecca West A selection of paperback books program on the calendar and select the correct Fiction for readers of all ages is available link. Adult, teen, and children's programs are color- Old Man Who Climbed Out a Window at the Centerport & Fleets Cove coded to make them easier to find. If your program and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson Beaches, courtesy of the Friends begins early in the following month, then select the Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne of the Library. next month and the first date of any ongoing series On the Road by Jack Kerouac Take a FREE book to read to begin your registration. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho while you enjoy the beach or beyond this summer! Children’sChildren must be Programs Harborfields residents to register for theseGrades programs. Please call YouthK Services- 5 or register online for programs.

2020 Summer Reading Club Virtual Tail Waggin' Tales June 29 - August 14 Children entering grades K - 5 There is still plenty of time to join the 2020 Online Summer Mondays, July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 4:00 - 4:30 PM Reading Club, which continues through Friday, August 14th. Read with Cutch, a certified therapy dog and IMAGINE *New this year children 4-years-old to those entering 5th his owner Sue Semple. YOUR grade in September are required to read or listen to a total STORY of 8 books to complete this year’s club. Join online at READ- Yoga for Kids squared to report on your book, one per day, to earn badges Children entering grades K - 5 that will enable you to complete the club. This program is Tuesdays, July 21 & 28, 4:00 - 4:45 PM open to children of all abilities. Learn basic yoga moves in a fun and sup- All Harborfields Library summer Reading Clubs will be conducted through portive environment under the direction of the NY State Online Reading Program, Readsquared, easily accessible from certified yoga instructor Theresa Banks. our website. You can also download the Readsquared app on your mobile device and select Harborfields Library. There you and your family can log Magical Mystery Art your reading, earn prizes and chances to win raffle baskets. Prizes and crafts Children entering grades K - 5 will be available for pickup from the library during the week of July 20 - Wednesday, July 22, 4:00 – 5:00 PM 25th, from 2:00 - 4:00 PM for books 1 - 4, and August 17th - 22nd between Learn about the life and music of the Beatles 2:00 – 4:00 PM for books 5 - 8 along with final prizes and raffle baskets. and create a magical piece of art inspired by their music with instructor Diane Young. Back Yard Wildlife LIVE with Jester Jim Children 4 years and up Families with children age 4 and up Imagine Stories Around the World Friday, July 24, 4:00 – 4:30 PM Wednesday, July 15, 7:00 – 7:45 PM Children entering grades K – 5 Meet a variety of animals that might live Join Jester Jim as he juggles fire and spins Monday, July 20, 7:00 – 7:45 PM in your neighborhoods right here on Long iPads. The Jester Jim Virtual Comedy show Join a Children’s Librarian for a virtual trip Island. Veronica Sayers from Sweet Briar is a 40-minute live broadcast packed with to Mexico, Australia and Ghana and listen to Nature Center will help children realize the tricks, balancing, and laughs. Come join him fables from each of these countries. We will importance of looking after our resident for all the fun and interact with Jim and his create crafts including a Mexican tin orna- wildlife and how we can be better neighbors. amazing show, LIVE! Once you register you ment, Aboriginal dot art, and Adrinka fabric We will share a Box turtle, an opossum, a bird will have access to LIVE LINK. printing. See registration link for materials of prey, and maybe a surprise guest or two. required. When you register you will have access to the You Tube link. JULY 2020 Make an Imagine a Story Journal Featured Children entering grades 3 – 5 Bookmark Knock 'Em Dead Monday, July 6, 7:00 – 7:45 PM by Trivia Challenge Game Show Join a Children’s Librarian to learn how to as- SEBASTIAN semble a journal and be creative by decorat- Families with children ages 5 - 11 ing it. Use this unique journal to record your Monday, July 27, 7:00 - 7:45 PM RABEL own stories. See registration link for materials Join this highly interactive and profession- Grade 2 required. ally emcee’d show that includes elements of popular TV game shows! Whether answering Janice Buckner trivia questions or participating in a funny physical challenge set to lively music every- Song & Puppetry one will have a blast! A Virtual Concert & Live Discussion Families with children ages 3 and up Monday, July 13, 7:00 – 7:45 PM Around the House Join Long Island’s renowned children’s Scavenger Hunt performer Janice Buckner as she takes Families with children her show from the road to the screen fea- entering grades K – 5 turing original songs, puppetry, move- Tuesday, July 14, 4:00- 4:30PM. ment, and Sign Language for the Deaf. A Join a Children’s Librarian as you try to find live discussion will follow about creating items around your house before time is up! shows on the computer to encourage families to try it themselves. www.harborfieldslibrary.org 631-757-4200 [email protected] *All teen program registrations are ongoing unless a starting date is specified. Teen'ScapeTeens must be Harborfields residents entering grades 6 - 12 to register for these programs, unless otherwise noted. Please call Teen’Scape or register online.

Yoga for Teens Series Playing Card Magic Books and Bites Saturdays, July 11, 18 & 25, Monday, July 13, 7:00 – 8:00 PM Friday, July 31, 4:00 – 5:00 PM 10:00 - 11:00 AM Join Ari Bisk, a professional close up card Join your friends and meet new ones in a Give yourself a little TLC in this three-week magician who is hosting this one hour, in- book club for Middle School students who yoga series. In these relaxing yoga classes, teractive ZOOM program where he will be love to read. This month we will read and instructor Caitlin Santomauro will help you demonstrating sleight of hand card magic. discuss Rex Ogle’s book, Free Lunch. The build strength and flexibility while giving In addition, you will have the opportunity to story of starting middle school on the free you tools for coping with stress. All levels are ask Ari questions and learn some beginner lunch program is timely, heartbreaking, and welcome. Please register. magic. Grab a deck of cards and get ready true. Free Lunch is the story of Rex Ogle's to enjoy a fun and engaging performance! first semester in sixth grade. Grounded in Campfire Storytime Marathon Please register. the immediacy of physical hunger and the Friday, July 17, 8:00 – 10:00 PM humiliation of having to announce it every Get your living room tents and blanket forts Virtual Teen Trivia Night day in the school lunch line, Rex's book is a ready, because we’re going to have a Camp- Tuesday, July 28, 7:00- 8:00 PM compelling story of a more profound hunger fire Story Marathon - told by you! Share Do you love trivia, and know a lot about -- that of a child for his parents' love and care. something scary, funny, or true with teens new movies, Disney, Teen Literature, current A copy of the book will be reserved for you from area libraries. Please register. events music and more? Join your friends when you register. and try out your trivia skills in a virtual Teen The Art of Calligraffiti Trivia challenge. Please register. R U Game for Discord? Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, Thursdays, July 16, 23, & 30, 7:00 – 8:30 PM 7:00 – 8:00 PM College Planning Secrets: Join us for some gaming fun on the library’s Discord server. Games will be announced. We know you know how to talk and text, How to Secure the Best Financial but come back to the power of the pen! In Please register. this virtual workshop, learn this method of Aid & Merit Aid bold style brush lettering called Calligraffiti. Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 – 8:00 PM 3D Design Series All you need is a brush marker! Optional ad- In this online program, from author and col- Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, ditional supplies include a thin marker and lege advisor Andy Lockwood, you will learn 4:00 – 5:00 PM a white gel pen. Please register. about Financial Aid “Loopholes” and how to Learn the basics of 3D Design and Printing in legally “shelter” your savings from the finan- this four-week course. Please register. Dungeons & Dragons cial aid formulas to get more aid, even if you do not think you qualify for anything. Parents For students entering grades 6 – 10 Go Graphic! A Graphic Novel are welcome. Please register. 1. Fridays, July 10 & 17, 4:00 – 6:00 PM Virtual Book Club with Dungeon Master Frank Papaleo Friday, July 24, 4:00 – 5:00 PM Beginner Sign Language Do you love Graphic Novels? If so you’ll love 2. Fridays, July 24 & 31, 4:00 – 6:00 PM Mondays, July 20, 27, August 3 &10, with Dungeon Master Frank Papaleo a Book Club that focuses completely on 7:00 – 7:45 PM Graphic Novels. This month we will read and 3. Saturdays, July 11 & 25, A certified signing instructor will teach the discuss The Backstagers v.1, Rebels Without 11:00 – 12:30 PM basics of American Sign Language from Applause, by James Tynion. The book will be with Dungeon Master Sean Fearson introductory signs to finger spelling. Learn available to download on hoopla or to pick In a virtual meet up, join one of our Dun- something new this summer in this four-week up. Please register. geons and Dragons groups–learn the rules, Sign Language program. Please register. create a character and meet our resident Dungeon Masters. Please sign up for a Roll20 account and register. Registration begins Wednesday, July 1 at 9:00 AM.

Storycrafters: The 2020 Teen Summer Reading Club A Teen Writers Group June 29th through August 14th Monday, July 13, 4:30 – 5:30 PM For students entering Grades 6 through 12 If you enjoy writing creatively join others in It’s not too late to register for this summer’s Teen Summer Reading Club. This this virtual meeting who share the same pas- summer’s club is online and teens may register from the library homepage or sion along with author Melissa Kuch. She’ll download the READsquared app. The prizes earned for books one through offer tips and techniques to improve your four may be picked up July 20 - 25th, between 2:00 – 4:00 PM and books writing. Please register. five through eight from August 17 - 22, 2:00 - 4:00 PM, along with the prize basket winners and grand prize winner. www.harborfieldslibrary.org 631-757-4200 [email protected]