CHILDREN’S NEWSLETTER OveOCTOBrER / NlOVeEMBER / DaECEMBERf2015 VOLUJME 25, NrUMB. ER 4 Workshops & Other Fun You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown with Plaza Theatrical Productions Inc.

I Friday, November 27, 11:30 am or 1:30 pm For families of all ages Join the Peanuts gang in this fast paced, lighthearted musical, guaranteed to please audiences of all ages! Musical numbers include My Blanket and Me, The Kite, The Baseball Game, Spirit Sky Drumming Suppertime and Happiness. District residents and Friends of the Library I Monday, October 26, may pick up tickets beginning Tuesday, Grades K-2, 6 pm November 10 at 10 am & 7 pm. Grades 3-5, 7:15 pm The Friends of the Library are proud to co-sponsor this program. Learn the art of natural rhythm that is within each of us, a rhythm as natural as our own heartbeat.This class will introduce the student to drum, hand techniques, and listening skills. A John S. and Florence G. Lawrence Concert District residents may register beginning A Special Concert for Young People Wednesday, October 14 at 10 am & 7 pm. LONG ISLAND reSOUND Good Vibrations I Sunday, November 8, 2:30 pm I Workshop: 11:00 am Long Island reSound is an advanced community handbell ensemble based in Babylon Village. They have a vast repertoire including Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, Lion King medley, What a Wonderful World, Phantom of the Opera, and much more. They ring 5 octaves of Whitehapel Handbells, and 3 Octaves of Malmark Handchimes. Long Island reSound will lead a workshop with children 6 years old and up on handchimes. The song learned on handchimes will be performed at the concert. District residents may pick up tickets beginning Wednesday, October 21, 10 am & 7 pm. Registration for children’s workshop for District residents begins Wednesday, October 21, 10 am Art Smart and 7 pm. Registration is limited. Japanese Floating Lanterns John Reid’s Comedy Magic Show with Cheryl Frey Richards I Sunday, January 3, 1:30 pm or 3 pm Monday, November 9, I For families of all ages Grades K-2, 6 pm John Reid’s Comedy Magic Show is a 55 minute show of Grades 3-5, 7:15 pm wonder sure to keep your whole family entertained! John and Floating lanterns were traditionally used in a his lovely assistant keep their audience engaged throughout ceremony to help spirits return to the other the show and even have audience participation. Each child world.They are also used today to commemo - will also go home with instructions to four simple magic tricks! rate lost relatives and heroes from past wars. District residents may pick up tickets beginning Wednesday, Participantswill build and decorate their very December 16 at 10 am & 7 pm. own traditional floating lantern to take home. District residents may register beginning Star Wars Reads Day Wednesday, October 28 at 10 am & 7 pm. Registration is limited. For all ages I Saturday, October 10 I Sunday, October 11 Star Wars Reads Day is an international event that celebrates reading and Star Wars. Join us for Star Wars giveaways, a LEGO program, and take a Star LEGO Blocks at the Libary Tour of your Library! For grades Pre-K & up 2 to 3 pm Winter Reading 2015 “Pop Open a Good Book”

I Saturdays; October 10 & 24, December 14 – January 31 November 7 & 21, December 5 & 19 Ages 3 through Grade 5 I Sundays; October 11 & 25, “Pop Open a Good Book” is a reading incentive program November 8 & 22, December 6 & 20 designed to encourage children to continue reading Do you love building with LEGO blocks? during winter recess. Visit the Children’s Room for Enjoy an afternoon of sharing ideas with more information and weekly contests friends while building new LEGO creations. Your Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library card is your ticket Your Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library card is your to participate. ticket to participate.

1125 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557-2337 Telephone: (516) 374-1967 Programs: (516) 374-166 7 Find us at hwpl.org MAKE A DATE AT THE LIBRARY OCTOBER Movie Time! STORY TIME 7 • Wednesday For families of all ages Register for Story Times REGISTRATION for Tuesday, November 3 at 2 pm Register for Books Before Bedtime I Great Beginnings, A (10/14) 10 am & 7 pm I Monday, December 28 at 2 pm Toddler and Preschool I Tuesday, December 29 at 2 pm 10 • Saturday Story Times begins Wednesday, October 7 Star Wars Reads Day Join us in Gold Hall and enjoy a feature film. at 10 am and 7 pm. Please bring proof of LEGO at the Library 2 – 3 pm Check with the Children’s Department for birthdate and your Hewlett-Woodmere Public 11 • Sunday more details. Library card to registration. All children must Star Wars Reads Day Your Hewlett-Woodmere be of minimum age for each program by LEGO at the Library 2 – 3 pm Public Library card is your Tuesday, October 20, 2015. 14 • Wednesday ticket to admission. Registration for Spirit Sky Drumming 10 am & 7 pm Great Beginnings Books Before Bedtime 6:30 pm For 6 to 23 months 20 • Tuesday Preschool Toddler Story Time begins 10 am I Wednesdays – October 21 Preschool Story Time begins 4 pm Movie Time through December 9 (no session November 11) 21 • Wednesday For 3 to 6 year-olds Toddler Story Time begins 10 am 12:30 to 1 pm Great Beginnings begins 12:30 pm I Thursdays – Preschool Story Time begins 4 pm October 22 through December 10 I Fridays – October 23 Pick up tickets for Good Vibrations Concert (no session November 26) through December 11 (11/8) and Register for Good Vibrations Workshop (6 yrs +) (11/8) 10 am & 7 pm 4 to 4:30 pm (no session November 27) 9:30 to 10 am or 10:10 to 10:40 am 22 • Thursday Children between the ages of 3 and 6 are Preschool Movie Time begins 4 pm invited to view fun literary based films in our Erica Brown brings music, stories and more 23 • Friday Story Time Room. for children 6 to 23 months. Great Beginnings begins 9:30 am or 10:10 am Your Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library card is your (Choose either Wednesdays OR Fridays) ticket to admission. 24 • Saturday LEGO at the Library 2 – 3 pm Toddler Story Time 25 • Sunday For 2 year-olds LEGO at the Library 2 – 3 pm Book Chat I Tuesdays – October 20 26 • Monday & Snacks through December 8 Spirit Sky Drumming K-2 6 pm (no session November 3) Spirit Sky Drumming 3-5 7:15 pm for Grades 3-5 10 to 10:30 am 28 • Wednesday I Wednesday, Wednesdays – October 21 Registration for Art Smart Workshops 10 am & 7 pm I December 9, through December 9 6:30 pm NOVEMBER (no session November 11) Join one of our Librarians for a relaxing 10 to 10:30 am 3 • Tuesday evening to discover great reads and chat Movie Time! 2 pm You and your two year old will enjoy stories, about your favorite books! songs and finger plays designed to develop 7 • Saturday District residents may register beginning pre-reading skills and support their inquisitive LEGO at the Library 2 – 3 pm Wednesday, December 2 at 10 am & 7 pm. minds. 8 • Sunday Good Vibrations Workshop 11 am LEGO at the Library 2 – 3 pm Preschool Story Time Good Vibrations Concert 2:30 pm I Tuesdays – October 20 through 9 • Monday December 8 (no session November 3) Art Smart Workshop K-2 6 pm THE LIBRARY IS OPEN… Art Smart Workshop 3-5 7:15 pm Monday - Thursday 9 am to 9 pm 4 to 4:30 pm For 3 to 5 year-olds and their grown-up 10 • Monday Friday 9 am to 6 pm Pick up tickets for You’re a Good Man Saturday 9 am to 5 pm Designed for both the child and their grown- Charlie Brown (11/27) 10 am & 7 pm Sunday 12:30 pm to 5 pm up, this session will offer the opportunity of 12 • Thursday listening to great books together! Books Before Bedtime 6:30 pm SCHEDULE CHANGES Child may attend without an adult. 21 • Saturday Monday, October 12 CLOSED I Wednesdays – October 21 through LEGO at the Library 2 – 3 pm Monday, November 2 Open 1 pm to 9 pm December 9 (no session November 11) Wednesday, November 11 CLOSED 22 • Sunday 4 to 4:30 pm LEGO at the Library 2 – 3 pm Wednesday, November 25 Open 9 am to 6 pm Thursday, November 26 CLOSED For 3 to 5 year-olds (unaccompanied by adult) 27 • Friday Thursday, December 24 Open 9 am to 1 pm Plaza presents You’re a Good Man Designed for independent listeners, your Friday, December 25 CLOSED Charlie Brown 11:30 am or 1:30 pm Sunday, December 27 CLOSED child can join in on the fun of exploring new and interesting book adventures that will DECEMBER Thursday, December 31 Open 9 am to 1 pm Friday, January 1 CLOSED strengthen their love of reading. 2 • Wednesday Registration for Book Chat & Snacks 10 am & 7 pm Books Before Bedtime LIBRARY TRUSTEES’ MEETINGS 5 • Saturday For families of all ages LEGO at the Library 2 – 3 pm Tuesday, October 13 7:45 pm Monday, November 9 7:45 pm 6 • Sunday I Wednesdays; October 14, December 16 Tuesday, December 15 7:45 pm LEGO at the Library 2 – 3 pm at 6:30 pm 9 • Wednesday I Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 pm Book Chat & Snacks Grades 3-5 6:30 pm Your Hewlett-Woodmere Library Cozy up with great stories and songs perfect 14 • Monday Card Your Ticket of Admission for night time. Come in your PJs and bring “Pop Open a Good Book” Winter Reading Begins! Unless tickets have been distributed, your Hewlett- your teddy bears and warm blankets. 16 • Wednesday Woodmere Public Library card is your “ticket of admis - District residents may register for one session at a Books before Bedtime 6:30 pm sion” for priority seating at Library programs. Only time beginning Wednesday, October 7 at 10 am Pick up tickets for Magic Show (1/3) 10 am & 7 pm Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District residents and 7 pm. Registration is limited. will be seated until five minutes before the start of any 19 • Saturday program. At that time non-residents may be seated if LEGO at the Library 2 – 3 pm space remains and at the discretion of the Librarian or YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIANS 20 • Sunday Friend in charge of the program. LEGO at the Library 2 – 3 pm Alicia Rispoli , 28 • Monday Members of the Friends of the Library who are not Head of Youth Services & Editor Movie Time! 2 pm Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library cardholders will be Denise Morgan Caroline Lynch eligible for tickets to programs sponsored by the Jane S. Farman Laurie Adler 29 • Tuesday Friends of the Library. Please have your Friends’ mem - Movie Time! 2 pm bership card ready. Like us on Facebook! Find us at www.facebook.com/hwpl11557 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557-2337 Telephone: (516) 374-1967 Programs: (516) 374-166 7 Find us at www.hwpl.org