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Children's Adult Summer Brit. Monarchy: Starting Your Own Summer Reading Club Business : Monday, June 25- Fashion, Family Thursday, June 7, 7-8 p.m. Reading Club : Thursday, May 24, Friday, August 10 A SCORE rep. will discuss legal “Reading is Magic” 7-8:30 p.m. Read and log your titles at the structures, taxes, financial Monday, June 25- Britain's Royals’ library weekly to enter prize records, insurance, business Monday, August 13 2018 calendar raffles. plans, marketing, and more to Sign up anytime in June. includes a prince- start a business. (All ages up to Grade 5) Comic Book Day or-princess birth, Read and visit the library Saturday, May 5, a wedding, and Museum Passes and weekly to receive a prize. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. a gallery unveiling. Explore Plus, prize raffles. Up to All ages up to Grade 5 House of Windsor fashions, Discount Tickets $10 of fines will be forgiven AND an adult weddings, jewels, residences, New museums! See website or a for joining the Children’s Stop in for a free child’s and more! And eat Chocolate Children’s librarian for details. Summer Reading Club. comic book, while supplies last, Sponge Cake. New print on demand access. Inquire in the Children’s and coloring/activity sheets. LI Aquarium discount tickets room. Limited to SC Library Where Have All the for sale here. Codes for online children’s cards with Learn Spanish : discount Splish Splash or The overdue fines (not Thursdays, 7 p.m., Pollinators Gone? Bronx Zoo “Total Experience” : replacement fees) only May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14  tickets are on our website. during June. Learn the basics of Spanish- Thursday, June 21, 7-8 p.m. pronunciation, vocabulary. For Beekeeper Moira Outdoor Movie “Reading is Magic” beginners; start learning the Alexander helps Thursday, June 14, Kickoff Celebration language. you understand 7:30-9 p.m. The whole family can watch a Monday, June 25, why native pollinators have movie (title T.B.A.) under the stars. 5:30-7 p.m. Funeral declining populations. Learn Bring seats and snacks. Rain Drop in for the room : how property owners can help Pre-planning  will cancel. transformation, games, Wednesday, June 13, 7-8 p.m. their return, and evaluate your landscaping for its nutritional crafts, scavenger hunt, Maloney Funeral Homes will teach Star Wars Day and balloon animals. you about funeral pre-planning value and shelter for local pollinators. Saturday, May 19, 1-4 p.m. Register for the options (Medicaid, veteran’s benefits, All ages welcome. Celebrate Star Summer Reading Club more) as well as 10 mistakes to avoid. Parent/Teen Wars with crafts, Padawan and sign up for July training, photo ops, giveaways, : programs. Paint Night  and a visit from The Saber Guild Music Mends Minds Wednesday, May 23, Sunday, May 20, 2-3:30 p.m. of Long Island Endor Temple. 10th Annual 6:30-8:30 p.m. The library and the Cosplay is encouraged. Please, no Outdoor Concert: Spend quality time Bellport Rotary Club weapons. Watch Star Wars: IV-A together. Two canvases Endless Summer are opening a chapter of New Hope Sat., May 19, 10 a.m. create one beautiful Beach Boys Tribute "Music Mends Minds.” work of art! Refreshments will be Saturday, June 23, Those suffering from LIBRARY BUDGET PASSED – served. No experience necessary. THANK YOU! 7 p.m. neurological disorders play The ultimate Beach instruments, sing, clap (or listen) Administrators’ Corner Boys Tribute Band, creating live music in an Library administrators would like to express our gratitude to the Endless Summer informal setting. community for your tremendous support and understanding as we captures the essence of For sign up and info: Judy, Reference, recovered from the January flood of the Children's room. We are the ‘60's California Beach 631-286-0818. extremely pleased to welcome back our parents and children to the scene. From Surfer Girl to repaired and renovated room this spring and we hope you will be pleased Little Deuce Coupe, Good Breakfast for Kids with the completed project. Things to remember: our seed library is up and running, and mark your calendar for our 10th annual outdoor concert Vibrations to Sloop John Monday-Friday, on Saturday, June 23 as we welcome Beach Boys tribute band "Endless B, Kokomo to California 9:30-11 a.m., July & August Girls, the hits are all there. Summer." Speaking of summer - all departments are now gearing up for Island Harvest and the summer reading programs to begin June 25. (Registration for kids only Come down, join the party, Children’s Dept. will have and sing along! begins June 1; June 25 for adults and teens.) Finally, thank you all for summer breakfast for kids in once again approving the library's budget in April. Your support is greatly Please inform us if you do not want need. Lunch is available at appreciated by all of our wonderful staff. photos of you or your child taken at Brookhaven Free Library library programs by staff for use in (time subject to library publicity. from 12-1 p.m. change). Kristina Sembler, Director Patrick O’Leary, Assistant Director

Register for programs in person, online at sctylib.org or by telephone at (631) 286-0818 Page 1 Poor Little Guy June Programs Story & Craft 2½-5 years CHILDREN’S CORNER Registration begins Friday, June 1, 9:30 Monday, June 18, a.m. Sign up online, in-person or by 10:30-11 a.m. phone. July program registration begins May Programs Monday, June 25, 9:30 a.m. No phone Baby & Me Storytime registration. Limit of four programs; Newborn-18 months Registration begins Tuesday, May 1, 9:30 a.m. Sign up online, in-person or by phone. starting July 2, register for additional Friday, June 22, Little Home Bird programs. 10:30-11 a.m. family programs Story & Craft 2½-5 years must include an adult Movement & Music Monday, May 21, family programs 1-4 years 10:30-11 a.m. must include an adult Comic Book Day Wednesday, June 27, Details on page 1. Independent Dragon Décor 4:30-5:15 p.m. Star Wars Day Storytime—Bubbles All ages AND an adult Dandelions Details on page 1. 3-5 years without Tuesday, June 26, Story & Craft adult 2:30-4:30 p.m. 2½-5 years Thursday, May 24, Family Board Game Thursday, June for newborn-5 years 6:30-7 p.m. 28, 10-10:30 a.m. must include an adult Bonanza Mother Goose Grades K-5 AND an adult Beach Party Newborn-2 years 3-5 years Little Snail Story & Craft Saturday, June 30, Wednesday, May 30, 1-3 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2½-5 years 10:30-11 a.m. 6:30-7 p.m. Monday, May 7, 10:30-11 a.m. for grades K-5 for newborn-5 years Tots Night Out for Mom must include an adult for grades K-5 Lego® Club 18 months-5 years Snap Circuits® Wednesday, May 9, Grades K-5 Mother Goose Grades 2-5 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 7, Newborn-2 years 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, Wednesday, June 6, Little Listeners 4:30-5 p.m. 7-7:45 p.m. 3-5 years Mosaic Art for Mom Lego® Club Friday, May 11, Grades K-5 Tots Night Out for Dad Grades K-5 2-2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 18 months-5 years 6:30-7 p.m. Monday, June 11, Thursday, June 7, Silly Story & Craft 6:30-7:30 p.m. Littlest Pet Shop™ Social 6:30-7:30 p.m. 2½-5 years Money Smart Monday, May 14, Grades K-5 Dance Around the 2-2:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, World—Baby & Me Art Market Grades K-5 Art Nanny: Big & Me 4:30-5:30 p.m. Newborn-18 months Thursday, June 14, Wednesday, June 13, 2½-5 years Art Nanny 6:30-7:15 p.m. Grades K-5 11-11:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, No older siblings, please. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, Dinosaur Diggers 7-8 p.m. Little Listeners Grades K-5 Baby Games Thursday, June 14, Guided Maze Fun 3-5 years Newborn-1 year Friday, June 15, 7-7:30 p.m. Grades K-5 AND an adult Wednesday, May 16, 2-2:30 p.m. 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, Strawbees Builders 6:30-7:15 p.m. JumpBunch Grades K-5 Movement & Music Monday, Padawan Training 18 months-5 years 1-4 years Saturday, June 16, June 18, Grades K-5 AND an adult Wednesday, May 16, 10-10:45 a.m. 7-8 p.m. 11-11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Baby & Me Storytime Do you need special accommodations to participate in library programs? Kids learn from Newborn-18 months We can provide accommodations for your disability with advanced notice. the Jedi of Saber Friday, May 18, Guild: Endor Temple. 4:30-5 p.m. REGISTERING for Adult Programs 18 and older Code Breakers Club Program descriptions are available online Grades 2-5 Sign up begins immediately unless a date is specified. Registration required unless noted. Wednesday, May 23, Free Programs Register by phone at 631-286-0818 Reference, in-person, or If your child needs special online at sctylib.org. You will need your South Country Library card online. accommodations, let us know. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Programs with Fees Payment must be made at the library. Stop by Reference Grades K and up attend programs Trivia Night Desk to register. Pay by check, cash, or by credit card for certain programs. Fees independently unless noted. Grades 3-5 Space is held for registrants only five are non-refundable. minutes unless we are notified a child will Wednesday, May 30, Symbols below are used in the newsletter to indicate sign-up options and/or requirements. be late. 7-7:45 p.m. Parents/guardians are responsible for  Telephone registration at 631-286-0818 Reference. the supervision of child’s library use and Sight Word Bingo : Online registration available sctylib.org material selection. Grades 1-5  In-person registration required. Please inform staff if you do not want Thursday, May 31, $ Non-refundable fee due at registration. publicity photos taken. 6:30-7:15 p.m.  For South Country Library cardholders. Out-of-district persons may register one week before program, if space permits.

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Registering for programs requires SCL library card. Full descriptions and online registration: sctylib.org SCHEDULED ALL YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS FOR GRADES 6-12 PROGRAMS Programs listed below are scheduled and held regularly at South Country Library. Star Wars Day Films and Games Paint Night These programs have no registration Details on page 1. Details on page 1. unless noted by symbol/info. Acoustic Jam (varied music) Pizza with a Cop Board Games Friday, May 4, 3-4 p.m. Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., monthly. Monday, May 14, Summer Pancakes 5/4, 6/1 Blues Acoustic Jam 3-4:30 p.m. (strictly Blues music). 5/18, 6/15 Get to know our local police Star Wars: Episode IV- Tuesday, June 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m. A New Hope Alzheimer Dementia Caregiver officers over a slice of pizza. Pizza Making Support Mondays, 1-2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. @ Café Castello monthly. 5/14, 6/11. Register: 516- Reading and Writing Monday, June 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m. 586-1507. Super Smash Bros. Blood Drive Next drive 7/27. Free Comic Book Day Friday, May 25, 3-4:30 p.m. Volunteer Books & Bagels   Saturdays, Saturday, May 5 10-11 a.m., monthly; discussion. Drop by YA; receive a free Outdoor Movie Coupons for the Troops Details this page. Thursday, June 14, 7:30-9 p.m. comic while supplies last. Drop by the YA Desk for info. Book a Librarian  All ages. Details on page 1. Appointments. One-on-one tech help with librarian. Book Discussion: Mario Kart Gardening Club Details on this page, Clubs. Bridge Club Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m. First ten to sign up may keep Friday, June 15, 3-4:30 p.m. the book. The Gauntlet Canasta Club Weds., 12:30-2:30 p.m. Teen Advisory Group by Karuna Riazi, YA Friday Films: Chess Club Mondays, 12-2 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 3-4:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, 3-4 p.m. Snacks provided. Will not meet 5/28. Decorate, eat pizza and offer YA Child/Family Health Plus Weds., Star Wars: The Last Jedi program/material ideas. Battle of the Books Friday, May 18, 3-5 p.m. 3-6 p.m., monthly. 5/9, 6/13. Call Info. Meeting: Wednesday, 631-656-9783 for items you need. Jumanji: Welcome Star Wars May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Event Volunteers Defensive Driving /AARP  $ Weekly: Wednesdays & Fridays, to the Jungle Monday, May 7, 3-5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 6/27- 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, June 8, 3-5 p.m. Make Star Wars Day decor. 6/28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $20 AARP, $25 June 20-August 10 Saturday, May 19, 12-4:30 p.m. non-members. Competition: Saturday, Assist with event activities. Defensive Driving /Empire Safety August 11, Stony Brook U., Clubs Council  $ Saturday, 5/12, OR Like to read, play trivia, and Beginner Knitting Saturday, 6/9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $27. Make It. win? At intro. meeting we unveil Chess Club Details on this page, ESOL Basic English  Mondays, titles and schedule. Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., Review a Book 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 14-July 30. No 5/28 meeting. May 10, June 14 Drop by the YA Desk for info. Libraries Rock ESOL Clases de Ingles Nivel 2018 Summer Gardening Club Básico  Lunes, 18:30-20:30, 14 Reading Club Thursdays, 3-4 p.m., Adult Programs de mayo hasta 30 de julio. No se reunirá el 28 de mayo. June 25-August 13 May 3, 17, June 7, Want summer fun? Read! In Join us to plan, build, plant, and NEW! Knitting & Crocheting BOOK DISCUSSION Circle Fridays, 12-2 p.m. the teen Summer Reading harvest our Teen Dept. garden. Club, reading reaps rewards. Service hours will be provided. Mah-Jongg Club Wednesdays, 10 Books & Bagels   a.m.-12 p.m. Sign up at YA Desk and see Weather dependent. Bagels, coffee and tea. Open Mic Night Thursdays, 6:30- display of what you Saturday, June 9, 8:30 p.m., monthly, last Thurs. 5/31, could win. Make It 10 a.m. The Night 6/28 Circus by Erin Senior Advocate Mondays, 10 Recycled Candy Wrapper Morgenstern a.m.-12 p.m., bi-monthly. 6/11. Technology Clutch/Wallet Book available May 12. Thursday Afternoon at the Movies Wednesday, May 9, 4-5 p.m. Thursdays, 2 p.m. Details page 4. Computer Coding Friends of the REGISTERING for Adult Programs 18 and older Writing Workshop   Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., Southwest Taco Pizza 7-8:45 p.m., bi-weekly. Two sessions Friday, May 11, 4-5 p.m. Library May 16, June 20 (monthly) Wednesdays, 7 p.m., per year. Next registers Sep./Oct. issue. Beginner Knitting May 9, June 13 Google Expedition Yoga   Mondays, 4:30-6 p.m. Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m., For info. call Asst. Director $ Tuesday, June 12, 3-4 p.m.; or 6:15-7:45 p.m. Next session Sep./ May 17, 24, 31 Patrick O’Leary 631-286-0818 Wednesday, June 13, 4-5 p.m. Oct. Immerse yourself Learn knitting basics. Make a baby hat to Fireplace in virtual NEW! Lawn Games reality–historical donate. Service hours Literary Club will be provided. Thurs., May 10, 2-4 p.m. Borrow one game to enjoy for landmarks, two weeks: bocce; cornhole; underwater, even Post Morrow. Wed., June 13, 2:30 p.m. Brookhaven Free Lib. badminton; KanJam. Library outer space! card must be in good standing.

Register for programs in person, online at sctylib.org or by telephone at (631) 286-0818 Page 3 South Country Library STANDARD MAIL NONPROFIT ORG. 22 Station Road, Bellport, New York 11713 U.S. POSTAGE PAID 631-286-0818 sctylib.org BELLPORT, NY Kristina Sembler, Director | Patrick O’Leary, Assistant Director 11713 PERMIT NO. 7 Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. ECRWSS Trustees: RESIDENTIAL POSTAL CUSTOMER Sherry Binnington June A. Johnson Joann Neal Carole Gagliano Annelies Kamran Cameron Trent Regina L. Hunt Geoffrey Marschall Cecelia Walsh

LIBRARY CLOSED Thursdays 5-9 p.m. thru 5/10. Learn to communicate in Kayak Long Island Make an appointment at English. Call library for more : Wednesday, June 6, Mother's Day Reference or email Ashley at information 631-286-0818. No 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 13 [email protected]. 5/28 meeting. Kevin Stiegelmaier, author and Memorial Day Weekend lifelong kayaker, discusses the SMART Recovery Clases de Ingles sport, gear (what/how to use), Sunday, May 27, Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 28 Nivel Básico ESOL  how to paddle safely, and the best An anonymous addiction Lunes, 18:30-20:30, places to kayak on Long Island. Father’s Day recovery support group, ages 14 de mayo hasta 30 de julio Sunday, June 17 18+. No registration required. No se reunirá el 28 de mayo. THURSDAY AT THE Llamada 631-286-0818. SNAP Supplemental Nutrition MOVIES, 2 P.M. Bird Watching Kit Assist. Program, (prev. Food Stamps) For adult South Country Library EDUCATION & No registration. Cookies. Titles may Mondays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. change; call 631-286-0818. patrons to check out with card May 7, 21, June 18, 25, ENTERTAINMENT May 3: Jumanji: Welcome to in good standing. Binoculars, Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m. the Jungle (PG-13), 119 minutes manual, and two field guides May 2, 9, June 13, 20   Easy Tai Chi $ May 10: Pitch Perfect 3 included. Island Harvest will help with Thursdays, 12-1 p.m. (PG-13), 93 minutes May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 14 applications, and more. No May 17: Star Wars - The Last Food for Fines registration required. Jim Cummings’ series of moves Jedi (PG-13), 152 minutes to improve health. Six 1-hour Food Drive Alzheimer’s May 24: Phantom Thread Monday, June 25- classes. $10 (R), 130 minutes Saturday, July 7 Caregivers : May 31: All the Money in the Adults with fines (late item, not Tuesday, May 15, 7-8:30 p.m. Chair Yoga with World (R), 133 minutes lost item) may exchange food Focus on support resources, Kristen  $  June 7: The Greatest for fines up to $10. Ask at the caregivers taking care of Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Showman (PG), 105 minutes library for details. themselves, and more. Beginning May 8 June 14: The Post The benefits of yoga with full (PG-13), 116 minutes BOARD OF TRUSTEES Career - Education chair support. Mat optional. June 21: The Commuter (PG-13), 105 minutes Meetings, 7 p.m.* Counseling Eight 1-hour classes. 5/8, 5/15, Mondays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 $20 June 28: Forever My Girl Thursday, May 17 May 21, June 18 (monthly) (PG), 108 minutes : Thursday, June 21 Library patrons. One-on-one Route 25 Tuesday, May 22, appts. about college or jobs. Call *Please call library administration or 7-8:30 p.m. COMPUTERS & check our website to verify. or visit to schedule. Join Eco-Photo Explorers TECHNOLOGY : to explore the historic past Free Repairs  Intro to Excel : GALLERY DISPLAY Saturday, June 2, of Route 25, and how it is special to Long Islanders. Tuesday, June 5, Artists! Have a collection you want 11 a.m.-12 p.m. What do you recognize? 6:30-8:30 p.m. to display? Able to do your own Join Rebuilding Hands-on. Spreadsheets. installation? Please contact Judy in Together Reference Dept. Long Island Beginner Crochet Intermediate Excel May Works on Paper volunteer Steven :  Wednesdays, : Tuesday, June 12, Leila Atkinson Walker for 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. a presentation about this June 6, 13, 20 June Nature Functions, ranges, and more. organization, and eligibility for Aimee Saccio shows John Heidecker Must know some Excel. free assistance. how to crochet a beautiful shawl. Please Advanced Excel : Basic English Tuesday, June 19, HELP & INFORMATION bring one ball of Classes ESOL  Caron Cakes yarn 6:30-8:30 p.m. Social Work Intern Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and a size H crochet Hands-on. Advanced aspects. Wednesdays 3:30-6:30 p.m., May 14-July 30 hook to class. Must know Excel.

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