JULY / AUGUST 2020

Birth to Entering K Entering Grades Imagine This: a summer filled with amazing, inspiring, 1-5 creative, and thoroughly engaging . We have a program for everyone, from Babies to Baby Boomers and Beyond! Now through August 31st Teens To register, visit: Entering elwoodlibraryny11.readsquared.com Grades 6-12 or download the “READsquared” app. Create an account to start tracking your books. Adults Earn a raffle ticket for every you read and prizes once you reach the reading goals. The more books you read, the more chances to win raffle prizes! *All prizes will either be available for pick up or mailed to your home.

TAKE AND MAKE CRAFTS For Kids of All Ages Each month, pick up a craft to do at home! JULY AUGUST Your Own Magical Pet “Cool” Craft Design your own unicorn and dragon! I scream, you scream, we all scream We’ll provide a pool noodle piece and craft for ice cream! So let’s make some! supplies. You provide the imagination! ON FACEBOOK, ZOOM, AND YOUTUBE: Children’s lunch buddies programming ALL CLASSES PREMIERE AT NOON

Story Time on Facebook Story Time on Zoom with Mr. Erik Fridays, July 3rd, July 17th, July 31st, Monday, July 20th August 14th, August 21st Sign up to interact with Mr. Erik, listen to a Mondays, July 27th, August 3rd, August 24th story, and sing a few songs! ELJ450 Enjoy stories and songs with one of our children’s librarians. Heart-Felt Stories with Miss Karin Wednesday, July 22nd Story Time on Facebook LIVE! See Miss Karin tell you a story she crafted Mondays, July 6th, August 31st herself. Friday, July 24th Visit our FB page to see Mr. Erik or Ms. What Do U Do? Jessica read a story and sing along to a Wednesdays, July 29th and August 12th few tunes. Don’t forget to say hi in the Mr. Erik presents people with interesting jobs! comments! Mystery Reader Story Time Crafts with Miss Karin Wednesday, July 8th, Wednesday, August 19th Monday, August 17th, Make a fun craft guided by our talented Friday, August 28th librarian! Tune in to see a special guest read a book. It might be someone you know...or not! Mother Goose on Facebook LIVE! Fridays, July 10th and August 7th Join Ms. Jessica as she tells some classic Wednesdays: rhymes and performs a song or two! July 1st, Remember to say hello in the comments! July 15th, August 5th, How’s it Cookin’ Easy Recipes August 26th Mondays, July 13th and August 10th We’ll do a simple Join Mr. Erik as he shows you how to make experiment, or have an a few easy recipes. interview with a scientist.

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Access our YouTube Channel: Elwood Public FAMILY programming the greatest reptile show PetraPuppets: The Wacky Friends Show with erik the reptile guy Saturday, July 25th, 11:00am Saturday, July 11th, 11:00am The Wacky Friends Show stars: Meet rescued reptiles Odyss the Antoinette the Ant, Pedro the Gargling alligator, Twinky the python, and many Tuna Fish, Krusty the Stale Donut, more. Your host Erik the Reptile Guy Invisible Gatorate, and the Grand will take you on an adventure full of Finale: The Cheesecake Song. scaly, slithery, slippery creatures. Followed by a puppet demo. This is a program via Zoom. Visit our Facebook page Register online or email to view this performance. [email protected] and we will send you a meeting link. ELJ451

Family BINGO Monday, July 20th, 7:00pm Kids-Can-Create Art Enjoy some family time playing BINGO! Workshop: Family Portraits Saturday, August 8th, This is a program via Zoom. Register online or email 11:00am [email protected] and Join us in this interactive Zoom we will send you a meeting link. class with an art teacher to make ELJ454 your own family portrait! You need to have a few materials on hand-paper, markers, crayons, glue, and scissors. This is a program via Zoom. Register online or email [email protected] and we will send you a meeting link. ELJ452 JUST FOR TEENS Entering grades 6-12 PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Late Night Campfire Story Marathon What a Pittie! Friday, July 17th, 8:00-10:00pm We will discuss Breed Discrimination, and how Get your living room tents and blanket forts you can help change the public’s view of Pit ready, because we’re going to have a Bulls. This program is via email. Campfire Story Marathon — told by you! Share To take part in the “What a Pittie” program on something scary, funny, or true with teens from Monday, July 13th, contact Theresa at other area . Please submit your original [email protected] with the subject stories or which story you will choose to read “Elwood What a Pittie.” She will email you a by Tuesday, July 14th. Please pick short stories. humane education packet to review digitally. Zoom link will be provided before the program. ELYA604 To earn community service hours: 1. After reviewing, take a short + fun quiz Teen Zoom Hangout 2. Tell Theresa 3 facts you learned Thursday, July 23rd, 7:00-8:00pm She will then provide community service letters Drop in to this virtual Teen Hangout and see your for 2 hours. PLUS you will go into the running to library friends! We’ll share what we’re up to, play win a $25 gift card! some online games, and just enjoy seeing each other. Zoom link will be provided before the Rainbow Window Walk program. ELYA605 Create rainbows out of any material, and put them in your windows at home. Send a picture of 3 rainbows to Teen Librarian Leah at Family Trivia Night: Harry Potter [email protected] to receive 1 hour of Thursday, July 30th, 7:00-8:00pm Do you know your Niffler from your Bowtruckle? community service credit. Or why Harry Potter’s birthday is so important to JK Rowling? Bring your whole family for a fun Teen Summer Wellness: 3 Sessions Join HEY! (Healthy Excited Youth) for their 2nd evening of trivia and test your knowledge of the annual Wellness Series. For each program you at- Wizarding World! One registration per family. tend, receive 1 hour of community service credit. Zoom link will be provided before the program. Zoom link will be provided before the program. ELYA606 Registration is required. Stress Management with Meditation Household Scavenger Hunt Wednesday, July 22nd, 7:30pm Thursday, August 6th, 7:00pm Combine as many household items into ONE Friendships PICTURE for the most points possible—the teen Monday, August 3rd, 7:30pm with the most points will win a prize! Only one photo per person. Photos must be submitted Back to School, The Right Way via email to Teen Librarian Leah at Monday, August 17th, 7:30pm [email protected] by the next day, Friday, August 7th, at 8:00pm. List will be Videos of Cheer for the provided via email at the time of the program. Bristal Assisted Living ELYA607 Record yourself sending well wishes to the residents of The Bristal Assisted Living. Tell them Bake Your Own Cookies something fun you did or learned this summer, show them your favorite thing, or perform a with Librarian Leah special talent! Keep the videos under one minute Thursday, August 13th, 7:00-8:00pm in length. Send video to Teen Librarian Leah at Bake your own cookies with Librarian Leah via [email protected] to receive 1 hour of Zoom! Zoom link and recipe will be provided. community service credit. *Please note, videos will be ELYA601 compiled and shared with The Bristal. Please only use your first name and no other identifying information. ADULT CLASSES Join us on Facebook and Zoom for our July and August programs. FABULOUS FITNESS BECAUSE WE CARE

Elwood Zoom Chair Yoga with Stacy One-On-One Medicare Mondays, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, Wednesdays, 7/8 and 8/12, 10:00am–1:00pm and 8/31, 1:00 pm A Suffolk County RSVP volunteer from HIICAP Join Stacy Plaske for this free online version will call you between 10am-1pm to answer of chair yoga. All you need is a chair, a Zoom questions and provide information regarding account, and comfortable attire to do this class Medicare Health Insurance and benefits. in the privacy of your own home. This program is via phone. Register online, email This program is via Zoom. Register online, email [email protected], or give us a call. [email protected], or give us a call ELA736PH and we will send you a meeting link. ELA704Z Facebook Live with Sara Siddiqui, MD FAAP: Summer Safety Elwood Zoom Hatha Yoga Wednesday, July 15th, 7:00pm Tuesdays, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, How can you supervise your kids and keep them and 8/25, 7:00 pm safely occupied during these days of swim, sun, For a limited time we are bringing you an evening and fun? Join Sara Siddiqui, MD FAAP for this yoga class. This online class is being taught by facebook live question and answer discussion. Stacy Plaske of Balance Yoga via Zoom. You need This is a facebook live program. To join: log a Zoom account and comfortable exercise attire onto our FB page on the date and time of the for this free online class. program. *Participation in this discussion is for information This program is via Zoom. Register online, email and education purposes only. It is not a substitute for visiting or consulting with your own family doctor and/or pediatrician for [email protected], or give us a call medical advice concerning your own individual healthcare needs. and we will send you a meeting link. ELA702Z Facebook Live with Sara Siddiqui, MD FAAP: Back to School Wednesday, August 12th, 7:00pm COOK’S CORNER It’s almost time for school again! Whether in person or virtual, many children will feel excited Chef Rob Tiramisu FB Live and some may feel anxious and afraid. How do Friday, July 31st, 6:30pm parents deal with the conflicting feelings of their Chef Rob has been traveling the world virtually. children, as well as their own? Get ready to learn this delicious recipe for This is a facebook live program. To join: log Tiramisu from Venice, Italy. onto our FB page on the date and time of the This is a facebook live program. To join: log program. *Participation in this discussion is for information onto our FB page on the date and time of the and education purposes only. It is not a substitute for visiting or program. consulting with your own family doctor and/or pediatrician for medical advice concerning your own individual healthcare needs. Chef Rob Paste e Ceci VIA Facebook Live

Thursday, August 27th, 6:30pm Chef Rob and chefs from around the world have been sharing some of their favorite recipes virtually. This delicious Pasta e Ceci with chick peas served two ways is sure to please your palate. This is a facebook live program. To join: log onto our FB page on the date and time of the program. Writer’s Workshop with Tammy Green BOOK DISCUSSIONS Tuesdays, July 14th and August 11th, 7:00pm This program is via zoom. To Register: email Donna Diamond Literary Gallery [email protected], or give us a call Monday, July 13th, 11:00am and we will send you a meeting link. American Dirt by Jeannine Cummins This program is via Zoom. If you’re new to this DIY Book Lover’s Vase with Crafty Karin group email [email protected], and Thursday, July 29th, 2:00pm we’ll send you a meeting link. Registration ends July 20. A Unique “Take & Make” Craft Opportunity! Donna Diamond Literary Gallery Join us for this PERSONALIZED book lover’s Monday, August 10th, 11:00am craft. Register and we will contact you to find out Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano your 10 favorite books and design an individual This program is via Zoom. If you’re new to this “sheet” with them all. You will pick this up along group email [email protected], and with other materials at our library curbside. At we’ll send you a meeting link. the Zoom meeting we will create this bibliophile- Kristie’s Pot Luck Book Discussion Group tastic vase together—step by step! Wednesday, July 15th, 7:00pm *Limit 15 registrants.* Everyone will read a book of their choice and This program is via zoom. Register online, email discuss it with the group. [email protected] or give us a call This program is via Zoom. If you’re new to this and we will send you a meeting link. ELA754Z group email [email protected], and Helen Murdock-Prep Calligraffiti via zoom we’ll send you a meeting link. Monday, July 20th, 7:00pm Kristie’s Book Club Registration ends Friday, July 17. Wednesday, August 19th, 7:00pm Join Helen Mudock-Prep and create the word How Starbucks Saved My Life HOPE in the cursive style known as calligraffiti. by Michael Gates Gill Learn to form letters the old-fashioned way—by This program is via Zoom. If you’re new to this hand, all you need to supply is a brush marker group email [email protected], and and a piece of paper. Don’t have a brush marker? we’ll send you a meeting link. Any writing implement will do to start. Pick up instruction packet or we’ll send you the PDF. This program is via Zoom. Register online, email [email protected] or give us a call LIVE, LAUGH, LEARN and we will send you a meeting link. ELA720Z Open Mic Night Tuesdays, July 7th and August 4th, 7:00pm Virtual BINGO via Zoom Join Tammy Green for this open forum via zoom Monday, August 10th, 7:00pm where writers and poets will share their original We will email you the link for the virtual bingo work. This program is via Zoom. To Register: cards. This program is via Zoom. Register online, email [email protected], or give us a email [email protected] or give us a call and we will send you a meeting link. call and we will send you a meeting link. Sound and Guided Imagery Meditation The Early Fall Garden via Zoom with Donna Nesteruk Wednesday, August 26th, 4:00pm Monday, July 13th, 7:00pm Join Paul Levine for a talk about what to Through the use of Tibetan and crystal bows, plant in the fall. We will choose 7 lucky audience along with guided imagery, you will be members to win a plant the day after the transported to a place of relaxation and higher program, to be picked up at the library. consciousness. This program is via Zoom. Register online, email This program is via Zoom. Register online, email [email protected] or give us a call [email protected], or give us a call and we will send you a meeting link. ELA994Z and we will send you a meeting link. ELA844Z DIGITAL RESOURCES Elwood Library’s digital resources are always available for you to use from home! Check them out! All you need is an Elwood Library card and PIN (password) to access these resources. Call us at 631-499-3722 if you need any assistance accessing these digital resources or for help setting up a PIN.

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Overdrive/Libby: Download and with either OverDrive or Libby. Both apps let you borrow the same free digital content, however, Libby is designed to make finding, borrowing, and enjoying free ebooks and audiobooks easier than ever! Download the OverDrive or Libby App in your App Store or Google Play. Elwood Public Library District Nonprofit Org. 1929 Jericho Turnpike U.S. POSTAGE Elwood, NY 11731 631-499-3722 PAID www.elwoodlibrary.org Permit #50 East Northport, NY ***ERCWSS*** RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

LIBRARY HOURS Here Comes the Sun! Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 9:00pm “And I say, it’s all right.” We are so happy to see Friday & Saturday 9:30am - 5:00pm you, Elwood, that we just needed to show you! Sunday closed Please enjoy our cheerful, summery windows with elwoodlibrary.org open 24/7 happy flowers, sun, and rainbow. We are so glad Please take note: to see smiles returning to faces! Come and stop by. The Library will be closed: Saturday, July 4, 2020

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Priority is given to Elwood residents for program registration. Non-residents should call for more information. (631) 499-3722

Upcoming Board Meeting Schedule

Now Offering On-The-Go Thursday, July 16, 2020 Thursday, August 20, 2020

Children’s Book Bundles All meetings begin at 7:30pm. Please contact the library at We’re now offering on-the-go (631) 499-3722 for more information about Book Bundles, with subjects like: how to attend. • Fairy Tales *Looking for special • Dinosaurs authors like • Jobs People Do Mo Willems, Eric • Science Carle, Dr. Seuss, or • Sports a topic of your ELWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES • Things that Go choice? Give us a • Favorite Foods John Gaynor, President call and we will put Nadine Araoz-Beuka, Vice President • Surprise Me! together a custom • Summer Fun Trisha Johnston, Finance Officer bundle just for you! • and more! Marla Band, Secretary Randall Koster, Trustee To request a book bundle, give us a call at 631-499-3722. Adult and Teen bundles available as well. Susan Goldberg, Library Director