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Winter Concert Series 2017 PROGRAM Jia-Yi He: Harmonica/Piano Concert ISA116 REGISTRATION Sunday, January 29 2:00 pm Adults / Computers / Teens Jia-Yi He, a world-class harmonica REGISTRATION BEGINS virtuoso, has received numerous SATURDAY, JANUARY 7: awards in international festivals and • In-person 9:00 am competitions in England, Germany, • Online 12:00 pm Israel, Japan, and the United States. • Telephone 12:00 pm Jia-Yi He was also a contestant on season 5 of America’s Got Talent. An asterisk (*) indicates you must have During this unique program, he current Islip Library card to register. will use his harmonica collection to show the audience different types Children’s Program Registration of harmonicas including Chromatic, begins Friday, January 6. Tremolo, Diatonic, Bass and the largest and smallest harmonica in the world. The program will include piano accompaniment. For Children and Families Return to Camelot: Music from the Kennedy ISA119 White House Concerts, 1961-1963 Victoria’s Amazing Pets ISJ374 Alexander Wu and The Serendip Piano Trio Wednesday, February 22 3:00 – 4:00 pm Sunday, February 26 2:00 pm Grades K – 6 Join Yamaha Piano Artist and Arranger, Alexander Wu and his Victoria Bonavita, or ‘The Bird Serendip Piano Trio as they recreate iconic artistic moments Whisperer,’ shares her knowledge and the music heard at the White House Concerts during the and love of animals in this fun and Kennedy administration, in remembrance of John F. Kennedy’s educational event. Explore the 100th Birthday. The trio, with new arrangements by Alexander Wu, various breeds of pigeons and recreates the wide range of musical genres chickens through this fascinating that were performed and heard at the historic presentation which includes a live White House Concerts including music of animal exhibit. Victoria Bonavita Tony Bennett, Leonard Bernstein, Dave is an accomplished 12-year- Brubeck, Pablo Casals, old animal educator and Aaron Copland, Chubby journalist who has been Checker, Claude recognized by Dowling Debussy, George College for her excellence in the field of Arts and Gershwin, Mahalia Sciences and awarded by Jackson, Antônio Congress for her work. Carlos Jobim, Felix Mendelssohn, Lerner See page 9 in the children’s & Lowe, and the Paul pages for more information. Winter Sextet.
PAGE 2-5 PAGE 5 PAGE 6-9 PAGE 10-11 PAGE 11 PAGE 12 what’s adult computer children’s teen library from inside programs classes programs programs news the helm ADULT PROGRAMS SEE PAGE 1 FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION *AARP Defensive Driving ISA106 JANUARY Friday, January 20 OR 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, February 4 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Senior Advocate Fee: $20.00 AARP members / $25.00 non-AARP members Monday, January 9 9:30 – 12:00 noon AARP sponsors this one-day course geared for drivers aged An advocate from the Suffolk County Office of the Aging 50 and over. Fee via check or money order, payable to AARP, will be available to answer your questions regarding various is due upon registration. No cash accepted. You must register programs and services for seniors. You can receive help in in person for this class; a separate check or money order is filling out forms and applications, and get referrals to agencies required for each registrant. You need to have a NYS Driver’s that may be of further assistance. No registration is necessary License to be eligible; please bring it to the class. Please arrive for this one-on-one, walk-in service. Anyone with questions to the program on time, otherwise you will not be admitted. regarding services to seniors is welcome. This service is Registration for Islip Library cardholders begins on Saturday, available every other month at the Library. Senior Advocates January 7 at 9:00 am. Space allowing, non-district residents are also available at various other locations and times; enquire may register beginning Thursday, January 12 at 9:00 am. at the Adult Reference Desk for more information. Zumba Gold ISA115 English and Spanish Conversation Group ISA111 Fridays, January 27; 9:30 – 10:30 am 4 Wednesdays: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3 Fee: $30.00 January 11, 18, 25 & February 1 This class led by Joy Walker, Join librarians Adriana LoDolce and Lauraine Farr for this Licensed Zumba Gold Instructor, informal conversation group. Anyone who wants to improve is designed for active older adults his/her English speaking skills, as well as anyone who wants who are looking for a modified to improve his/her Spanish speaking skills, is invited to Zumba class that recreates the attend. We’ll devote part of the time each week to speaking original moves of Zumba at a lower-intensity. Please wear in English, and part of the time to speaking in Spanish. Let’s comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle to the class. learn from each other and get some good conversations going! We’ll provide the conversation starters. Quiet activities for young children will be provided for those who WINTER CONCERT SERIES 2017 need to bring along their little ones. You do not need to sign Harmonica/Piano Concert ISA116 up in advance, but it would be helpful to know how many Sunday, January 29 2:00 pm patrons to expect. Walk-ins are welcome! See page one for full description. Coupon Queen ISA112 Wednesday, January 11 7:00 pm Learn how to save with coupons! Susan Samtur has shown FEBRUARY millions of people how to save money at the supermarket. Samtur, nationally known as the “Coupon Queen,” has *AARP Tax Assistance Appointments appeared on hundreds of TV and radio shows since 1978, Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23; 10:00 am – 2:00 pm including Live, Today, CNN, Fox & Friends, and Good March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13 Morning America. She’s also been featured in newspapers Volunteers from AARP are available, by appointment only, and magazines displaying her coupon shopping secrets. She for free income tax assistance in the Library. Please make purchased $749 worth of groceries for under $35 at Key Food an appointment at the Adult Reference Desk, or call us at as seen in a segment that aired on “Extreme Couponing”. (631) 581-5933. Please note: AARP is using new software for tax preparation this year; the new program does not have any information from the 2015 tax returns nor do they have Adopt a Cat Event computer access to the 2015 returns. It is very important that Saturday, January 14 10:00 am – 1:00 pm you bring your 2015 tax returns to your appointment (Federal A feline friend can’t wait to meet you from the Pioneers for & NYS) along with your 2016 documents and ID. If you do not Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, bring these items, you will not be able to receive assistance. This all-volunteer corporation. You will have an opportunity to service is limited to Islip Library cardholders only. Out-of-district meet your new pet and fill out an application. Your lovable residents may contact the Library two days before any session cat will be yours to take home following a home visit and a and if there is availability we will try to accommodate you. nominal adoption donation. Senior citizens attending this event may be eligible to receive continued assistance at *MELT Method Introduction ISA117 home for their cat following the adoption process through 4 Saturdays: February 11, 18, 25; 10:30 – 11:30 am the Seniors with Animals Project (SWAP.) No registration is March 4 Fee: $25.00 necessary for this program. The MELT Method® (MELT) is a simple self-treatment that reduces chronic pain and helps you stay healthy, youthful, and active for a lifetime. During this four-week program, with Eating for Energy: Nutrition Program ISA113 Ellen Chiappetta, a certified personal trainer and trained Wednesday, January 18 7:00 pm MELT instructor, learn simple self-care techniques you can use Join holistic health counselor Ann Monaco as she discusses every day to reduce joint pain and muscle tension to make the many factors related to your sense of vitality and energy. your body feel better and function more efficiently. Ease It is essential that your choices to nourish your body truly feed chronic neck and low back strain, improve alignment, reduce and energize the body, mind, and spirit. The saying is true: inflammation, and relieve aches and pains brought on by “you are what you eat!” aging and active living. MELT is an innovative science-based 2 Novels Into Movies:
Winter Film Series ISA114 self-treatment program that will rehydrate Join us on Tuesday evenings and Friday afternoon your connective tissue and rebalance your for these new movies based on novels. nervous system. This technique uses soft foam rollers and small MELT hand and Opening Night Pizza Party foot balls that will keep you active and Tuesday, January 24 6:15 pm pain free for a lifetime. Patrons must feel Join us for a pizza party before the showing of A comfortable getting down to the floor during this program. Hologram for the King. Please bring a yoga mat and water to the class.
How Money Works: A Common Sense ISA124 A Hologram for the King Guide to Financial Success Tuesday, January 24 7:00 pm Thursday, February 16 7:00 pm Tom Hanks, Sarita Choudhury, Financial Advisor William Breakstone will provide an overview Ben Whishaw on how to overcome the most common financial challenges facing people today. Learn how money works, how to make R | 1h 38min | Comedy, Drama responsible, well-informed decisions and how to get the best value for the dollars you spend. The critical first step is Me Before You learning to make wise financial decisions. This workshop will Friday, January 27 2:00 pm provide you with a general introduction to the basic, common Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, sense financial concepts that can help you overcome the obstacles you face and achieve your goals. Handouts will be Janet McTeer provided and a question and answer session will follow. Teens PG-13 | 1h 50min | Drama, Romance are welcome to attend this program as well. The Finest Hours Book Discussion: A Man Called Ove ISA118 Tuesday, January 31 6:30 pm Thursday, February 23 7:00 – 8:30 pm Join librarian Carol Curtis to discuss this quirky, feel-good Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, novel about a not-so-typical next door neighbor. Swedish Ben Foster author Fredrik Backman tells the story of the man called PG-13 | 1h 57min | Action, Drama, History Ove - a curmudgeonly, bitter, solitary man with strict rules for his own and others’ behavior. When a family of Light Between Oceans four moves in next door, they find their lives, and Ove’s, Tuesday, February 7 6:30 pm being turned upside down. This is a heart-warming story of love and loss, and computers in a small community. It’s Michael Fassbender, easy to go through life thinking we don’t make a difference, but Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz Ove learns (and we learn through him), that one life can have a PG-13 | 2h 13min | Drama, Romance profound impact on countless others. Light refreshments will be provided. A copy of the book will be available to check out upon Dressmaker registration at the Adult Reference Desk. Friday, February 10 2:00 pm Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, WINTER CONCERT SERIES 2017 Liam Hemsworth Return to Camelot: Music from ISA119 R | 1h 59min | Drama the Kennedy White House Concerts, 1961-1963 Sunday, February 26 2:00 pm See page one for full description. The Choice Tuesday, February 14 6:30 pm Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, *Simply Creative Pierogies with Chef Rob Scott ISA120 Alexandra Daddario Monday, February 27 1:00 pm PG-13 | 1h 51min | Drama, Romance Fee: $5.00 Patrons will make dough from scratch and fill with potato and cheese. Pierogies will be ready to take home and easily brown Bridget Jones’s Baby in the pan. Everyone goes home with 20 pierogies! Enjoy this Friday, February 17 2:00 pm delicious traditional Polish treat. Please bring a rolling pin, Renée Zellweger, Gemma Jones, baking tray, and large bowl with you to the program. Jim Broadbent R | 2h 3min | Comedy, Romance Citizenship Classes ISA121 6 Mondays: February 27; 7:00 – 8:30 pm March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 3 Girl on the Train Get ready to take the U.S. Citizenship Naturalization Exam. Tuesday, February 21 6:30 pm Learn what you need to know to pass the exam with librarian/ Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, teacher Gilda Ramos. Please plan to attend each of the 6 class Rebecca Ferguson meetings. Please Note: You do not need to have a library R | 1h 52min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller card to sign up. 3 COMING IN MARCH... ESL Class Series ISA210 6 Thursdays: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & April 6 Fee: $5.00 for book Diane Mami, certified ESL instructor, is back for a new round of English as a Second Language Classes. Improve your vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and conversation skills. Useful information regarding American culture, current events, life and workforce entry skills will also be provided. A new book BIENVENIDOS will be used in this class series; the fee is $5.00. Receive your copy when you sign up for the class. Please Note: You do not Esquina español need to have a library card in order to sign up for the class. Las clases son gratis y están abiertas para adultos. No se requiere tener una tarjeta de biblioteca. Para más información, llame a la Sra. LoDolce (631-581-5933 ext. 221) o hable con All About Traveling the World; Part 1 ISA122 nosotros en el escritorio de información y referencia. Tuesday, March 7 7:00 pm Joan Manahan, a travel consultant for 30 years, will discuss Grupo de conversación de inglés y español ISA111 hassle-free and no-fee planning for your dream trip! 4 Miércoles, el 11, 18, y 25 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Come and learn about the Global Entry Application, latest de enero y el 1 de febrero requirements at airports, group travel advantages and Ven a nuestro grupo de conversación con Lauraine Farr y more. Stan Enden of Enden Associates, a well-known travel Adriana LoDolce. Si deseas mejorar tu inglés o español aficionado, will give a visual presentation on All About conversacional estás invitado a asistir. Dedicaremos parte Hawaii, which he represents along with Tahiti Legends del curso charlando en inglés y la otra parte en español. (all of South Pacific), Way to Go Costa Rica (all of Central Aprenderemos juntos con unas buenas conversaciones que America), Marnella Tours (all of South America), Destination nosotros iniciaremos. Actividades sencillas estarán disponibles Africa (all of Africa), Ya’lla Tours (Cuba & Middle East) and si necesitas traer a tus hijos pequeños. No necesitas inscribirte. Alpine Adventures (skiiing all over the world). Brochures will be provided and a question and answer session will follow. Cuentos bilingües (Gratis) Attend one or both of these presentations! El segundo jueves de cada mes 6:30 – 7:00 pm (el 12 de enero y 9 de febrero) All About Traveling the World; Part 2 ISA123 Recomendado para los niños de 3 meses a 5 años Tuesday, March 14 7:00 pm y sus cuidadores Joan Manahan, a travel consultant for 30 years, returns to Disfrute de cuentos y canciones en inglés y español. Se invita the Library for the second part of our travel series. She will a gente que hablen español o inglés a asistir. No necesitas discuss hassle-free and no-fee planning for your dream trip! Come and learn about the Global Entry Application, latest inscribirte. requirements at airports, group travel advantages, as well as ocean cruising and river cruising. During the second part of Clases de ciudadanía ISA121 this informative program, she is joined by Barbara Canizio, 6 Lunes, el 27 de febrero, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Business Development Manager for the past 10 years el 6, 13, 20 y 27 de marzo y el 3 de abril with Globus Family of Brands (Globus, Avalon Waterways, Prepárese para el examen de ciudadanía de los Estados Cosmos, Monograms). She will provide a visual presentation Unidos. Aprenda lo que necesita saber para aprobar el on European land tours and river cruising with attention to examen con bibliotecaria, Gilda Ramos. La inscripción special pricing on roundtrip air connected to river cruising. comienza sábado, el 7 de enero. Globus covers the entire world! Thierry Vuolo, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Oceania Cruises will also Clases de inglés como segundo lenguaje ISA210 give a visual presentation on the unique destinations that 6 Jueves, el 2, 9, 16, 23 y 30 de marzo 6:30 – 8:30 pm Oceania Cruises offers as well as extra nights in port that y el 6 de abril this ocean cruise line features. Tours from these ports are ¡Asiste a nuestro curso para principiantes! Este curso por packaged in an economical manner. Brochures will be 6 semanas será enseñado por Diane Mami, una profesora available and a question and answer session will follow. con experiencia y licencia para enseñar inglés. Empiece Attend one or both of these presentations! el proceso de aprendizaje y práctica activa de vocabulario básico, gramática, expresión verbal y comprensión, necesarias para la vida diaria, empleo, y educación superior. Calling all Volunteer Organizations… ¡Si desea mejorar su inglés, este curso es para usted! Los Are You Looking for Volunteers? estudiantes sólo necesitan comprar el libro del curso que cuesta $5.00 pagable en dinero efectivo o por cheque. La SECOND ANNUAL VOLUNTEER FAIR inscripción comienza sábado, el 7 de enero. Monday, March 27 4:00 – 7:00 pm If your organization would like to have a recruitment table at Materiales de la biblioteca para personas confinadas our Volunteer Fair, please either come into the Library and fill a su hogar out an application at the Adult Reference Desk, contact us by mail with information about your organization, or visit our Si usted se encuentra confinado a su casa debido a una website at www.isliplibrary.org to fill out the online application. debilitación temporal o permanente como una enfermedad prolongada, recuperación a largo-plazo o edad avanzada, usted puede calificar para recibir materiales de la biblioteca en su hogar.
4 SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 8 Lincoln Center Luncheon and Tour ADULT PROGRAMS (look for details in the March/April newsletter!)
BUS TRIPS 2017 Philadelphia Flower Show ISA400 innovative eco-design, and modern urban greening and Date: Saturday, March 18 sustainability efforts of the Netherlands. Lunch will be on your Bus departs East Islip Library parking lot: 7:15 am own at the Flower Show or at the Reading Street Market which Bus departs Islip Library parking lot: 7:30 am is directly across the street. The Liberty Bell, Constitution Fee: $66.00 Center, and the Betsy Ross House are only a few blocks away Check or money order payable to: Islip Public Library (information about these other locations will be provided on Registration begins: Saturday, January 7 at 9:00 am the bus). We will spend approximately 5 ½ hours at the show. Registration ends: Tuesday, February 14 at 9:00 pm Cost for trip includes transportation via Hampton Jitney motor Please Note: No refunds will be given after February 14, coach and admission to the Flower Show. You can pay for unless your seat can be filled by another patron. this trip with your credit card when you register online (please see the Library News Section of this newsletter for more This year’s Flower Show will celebrate the wonders of Holland. information about registering and paying online). The bus From windmills, wooden shoes, and cheese, to bicycles, canals, and vibrant tulip and flower fields, the largest flower driver gratuity is not included in the cost. show in the U.S. will share diverse stories of horticulture, Approximate return time: 8:00 pm COMPUTER CLASSES SEE PAGE 1 FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Book a Librarian ISA560 Do you need some help with that new computer/ device you got over the holidays? Our librarians are Windows 10 ISA569 here to help! Schedule a 30-minute one-on-one Wednesday, January 25 6:30 – 8:30 pm appointment for assistance with your computer or device using e-downloads, online databases, and Join librarian Greg Klein for a demonstration on the other library services. Fill out a form online from our new features of Windows 10. If you have a Windows 10 website or at the Adult Reference Desk. For more laptop, you are welcome to bring it with you for a hands- information, please call the Reference Department, on experience. Please have your laptop fully charged for (631)-581-5933. Please Note: This service is available the class and bring your power cord. A limited number of only to Islip Library cardholders. library laptops will be available as well.
JANUARY FEBRUARY Google Calendar ISA533 Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Part 1 ISA511 Wednesday, January 11 6:30 – 8:30 pm Wednesday, February 8 6:30 – 8:30 pm Are you having trouble keeping up with birthdays, Join librarian Matt Wuthenow in this hands-on workshop anniversaries, work, and personal schedules? Join librarian about Microsoft Excel. Excel is a software program used Greg Klein in this hands-on computer class about Google to create and manage spreadsheets. During this workshop Calendar. Learn how this free time-management web you will learn the basic features of Microsoft Excel: how to application can help you keep track of your daily and input data into cells, add formulas, and how to format the monthly schedules and how to sync your calendar to sheet. This program is intended for those who already have portable devices. You must have a Google (Gmail) account basic computer knowledge. in order to participate in this class. Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Part 2 ISA512 Tech Care ISA570 Wednesday, February 15 6:30 – 8:30 pm Wednesday, January 18 6:30 – 8:30 pm Join librarian Greg Klein in this hands-on workshop about Is your smartphone or tablet running slowly? Join librarian Microsoft Excel. During this workshop you will learn how Greg Klein for a presentation on how to keep your to create charts, graphs, and advanced formulas. You must smartphone and tablet running quickly and smoothly. have taken the Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Part 1 class, Androids, iPads, and iPhones will be covered in this class. or have good knowledge of Microsoft Excel before you For a hands-on experience bring your devices with you. take this class. 5 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS For all programs you may register in person with a valid Welcome Winter: Doreen and Ellen ISJ355 Islip Public Library card. You may register only members Friday, January 13 1:30 – 2:15 pm of your immediate family. A district resident may register Ages 30 months – preschool age with caregiver non-district family members (infant, toddler and pre-K only) Listen to a wonderful winter story and make a variety of for a program requiring an accompanying adult, provided winter crafts. that the district resident attends the program with the child(ren). Children too young for a program may attend with older preschool-aged siblings when a caregiver is Child Car Seat Safety Check ISJ356 required, with the exception of large family programs. If Tuesday, January 17 10:30 am – 12:30 pm you are more than 5 minutes late for a program and have According to USA Today, 46% of car seats are used or not called to have your child’s spot held, we will assume installed incorrectly. Caregivers, choose a 30-minute you are not planning to attend and will allow patrons in time slot in which a police officer assists you in the library to fill available spots. If you do not want us to ensuring that your child’s car seat is installed correctly. use a photo/video of your child, please tell the Library staff member coordinating the event before the program. Registration begins: • In-person 9:00 am Friday, January 6 • Online 10:30 am Friday, January 6* • Telephone 9:00 am Saturday, January 7 * Please use your child(ren)’s library card and password, and enter all required information (age/grade). PLEASE NOTE! Out-of-district patrons may register (space allowing) by phone or in person two weeks after program registration begins.
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Morning Movies ISJ354 Winter Wonders: Doreen and Ellen ISJ357 Thursday, January 12 10:00 – 10:30 am Thursday, January 19 5:00 – 5:45 pm Ages 30 months – preschool age with caregiver Grades K - 3 Come and watch a series of short movies based on some Create a 3-D winter scene to decorate your home for the of your favorite books. cold days ahead.
Bilingual Storytime A Circle of Friends ISJ358 Second Thursday of EACH month Saturday, January 21 10:30 – 11:30 am Thursday, January 12 6:30 pm Ages 24 months – grade 6 with caregiver Recommended for ages 3 months to 5 years Partner with your child in a calm, supportive environment and their caregivers that will provide an intimate setting for learning through Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. English sensory activities. Lisa Joy Walters, NYS certified special as well as Spanish speakers are welcome to attend. No education teacher with over 20 years of experience, will registration is necessary. be teaching this program, which is designed for children Cuentos Bilingües (Gratis) with developmental delays, those along the autism El segundo jueves de cada mes spectrum and other special needs. This is an inclusive 12 de enero 6:30 pm program and all children are welcome. If you need special Recomendado para los niños de 3 meses a 5 años accommodations y sus cuidadores to attend, please contact us one Disfrute de cuentos y week prior to canciones en inglés y program. español. Se invita a gente que hablen español o inglés a asistir. No necesitas inscribirte.
6 Weather Windmill: Tots’ Night Out ISJ359 Comedy Magic Show: TJ Tana ISJ363 Monday, January 23 6:30 – 7:30 pm Saturday, January 28 2:00 – 3:00 pm Ages 18 months – preschool age with caregiver Ages infant – grade 6 with caregiver Get ready for an hour’s worth of fun, filled with a craft, TJ Tana’s Amazing! is a high energy, laugh-out-loud listening activities, movement, music, puzzles and more. and mind-blowing magic experience. The show is filled with magically appearing live animals, tons of audience Once Upon a Playtime ISJ360 participation, and an amazing grand finale you have (5 Tuesdays) Begins January 24 9:00 – 10:15 am to see to believe. TJ’s magic has been seen in over 10 Ages infant – preschool age with caregiver different countries and impressed the likes of famous celebrities such as Gilbert Gottfried, Cake Boss Buddy Parents/caregivers and children are invited to play with Valastro, and Neil Patrick Harris. This is your chance our educational toys. Please register for each Once Upon to catch TJ’s show LIVE. It’s a show you don’t want to a Playtime session separately. Please register for either miss! Once Upon a Playtime or Terrific Toddlers, but not both on the same day.
Terrific Toddlers ISJ361 (5 Tuesdays) Begins January 24 10:30 – 11:45 am Ages 18 – 42 months with caregiver Please register for each Terrific Toddlers session individually. January 24 Peaceful Bedtime for Everyone! January 31 Chinese New Year February 7 Picky Eaters February 14 Valentine’s Day February 21 Early Literacy Children learn by playing. These programs offer a specially designed environment that encourages unstructured play and socialization for young children. Meet other families, Happy Birthday Everyone: A Time for Kids ISJ364 share thoughts and discover the resources your library has Monday, January 30 1:30 – 2:30 pm to offer. County professionals will attend three of the five Ages 18 months – preschool age with caregiver weeks to offer information and answer parents’ questions Get ready for an hour’s worth of fun, filled with a craft, on early childhood topics (see above). Please indicate listening activities, movement, music, puzzles, and more. siblings’ names and ages in Note field. Please register for either Once Upon a Playtime or Terrific Toddlers, but not CSI: Who Done It? with Susan Beltrani ISJ365 both on the same day. Tuesday, January 31 4:30 – 5:15 pm Grades 4 – 6 Chinese New Year: Rooster ISJ362 From Sherlock Holmes to the OJ Simpson Thursday, January 26 5:00 – 5:45 pm trial, people have been intrigued by the Grades 2 – 6 question, “Who done it?” Explore the Welcome the Year of the Rooster during science of crime scene investigation Chinese New Year. Learn about its beautiful techniques: Fingerprints, chromatography, traditions and good luck symbols. Make a shoe print analysis, hair and fiber evidence. paper lantern and a fish kite. Try your hand Applying these techniques, participants at Chinese calligraphy. examine the evidence of a crime and try to figure out who done it. Take home your own fingerprints.
Read with Penny the Pug Boy Oh Buoyancy: Susan Beltrani Saturday, January 28 1:00 – 1:45pm ISJ366 Recommended for grades 1 – 3 with caregiver Tuesday, January 31 5:45 – 6:30 pm Drop in and take turns Grades K - 3 reading aloud to Penny the We all know that certain things float in water, while others Pug dog. This registered sink. Why? Using a water tank, we’ll explore the principles therapy dog from Pet of density and buoyancy. Scientists seem to enjoy Partners will provide a fun dropping stuff into water to see if it will sink or float, so environment for children together let’s find the answers to some age-old questions: to improve their literacy Is it easier to float in the ocean or in a pool? Why? Oil and skills. No registration is water don’t mix...really? Create a density column and take necessary. home the materials to make your own Cartesian diver!
7 FEBRUARY Tween Advisory ISJ371 Lot of Dots, Lots of Love: Doreen and Ellen ISJ367 Wednesday, February 8 7:00 – 8:00 pm Thursday, February 2 5:00 – 5:45 pm Grades 4 – 6 Grades K – 3 Are you counting down the days for a certain book, Fill a heart full of love with painted dots. This framed movie, music CD, or video game to be released? Do picture will make the perfect Valentine’s gift. you have some creative suggestions for upcoming library programs? Share your ideas while sampling our Shake ‘N Make Music: Winter Snow ISJ368 newest releases and eating with your friends. You will Friday, February 3 12:30 – 1:15 pm receive volunteer credit for attending this program. 1:30 – 2:15 pm Ages infant – preschool age with caregiver Using original music as well as familiar tunes, Miss Heather turns it up a notch, using shaker eggs, rhythm sticks, teddy Bilingual Storytime bears, and pompoms to get kids up and moving. Second Thursday of EACH month Thursday, February 9 6:30 pm Recommended for ages 3 months to 5 years and their caregivers Enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. English as well as Spanish speakers are welcome to attend. No registration is necessary.
Cuentos Bilingües (Gratis) El segundo jueves de cada mes 9 de febrero 6:30 pm Recomendado para los niños de 3 meses a 5 años y sus cuidadores Disfrute de cuentos y canciones en inglés y español. Se invita a gente que hablen español o inglés a asistir. No necesitas inscribirte. Valentine Bears: Tots’ Night Out ISJ369 Monday, February 6 6:30 – 7:30 pm Ages 18 months – preschool age with caregiver Get ready for an hour’s worth of fun, filled with a craft, Heart-Shaped Pretzels: listening activities, movement, music, puzzles, and more. Baking Coach ISJ372 Book Buddies Monday, February 13 ISJ370 Grades 3 – 6 4:30 – 5:30 pm Wednesday, February 8 Grades K – 2 5:45 – 6:45 pm 5:00 – 5:30 pm Prepare the dough, shape it into Ages 48 months – grade 3 hearts, then take them home to Teen volunteers will be on hand bake. to read and to listen as kids practice reading. Share some special reading time with a big Frog’s Number Train: A Time for Kids ISJ373 kid. Enjoy reading unique non- Wednesday, February 15 1:30 – 2:30 pm circulating pop-up books. Ages 18 months – preschool age with caregiver Get ready for an hour’s worth of fun, filled with a craft, listening activities, movement, music, puzzles, and more.
Drop-in Craft: Winter Crafts Tuesday, February 21 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Ages 36 months – grade 6 Drop in and create a unique winter-themed craft with a variety of materials while supplies last. Children aged 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult as per Library policy.
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Basketball: Jumpbunch ISJ377 Friday, February 24 Ages 36 months – preschool age 2:00 – 3:00 pm with caregiver Grades K - 3 3:15 – 4:15 pm No school today – winter break. Join JumpBunch for a little bit of March Madness Basketball. Learn the game using fun games and drills. Shooting, dribbling and passing the ball are all taught in a fun and creative way. Lots of moving, lots of fun! Victoria’s Amazing Pets ISJ374 Wednesday, February 22 3:00 – 4:00 pm Once Upon a Playtime ISJ378 Grades K – 6 (4 Mondays) Begins February 27 10:00 – 11:30 am Victoria Bonavita, or ‘The Bird Whisperer,’ shares her Ages infant – preschool age with caregiver knowledge and love of animals in this fun and educational Parents/caregivers and children are invited to play with our event. Explore the various breeds of pigeons and chickens educational toys. Please register for each Once Upon a through this fascinating presentation which includes a live Playtime session separately. animal exhibit. Victoria Bonavita is an accomplished 12-year- old animal educator and journalist who has been recognized Shake ‘N Make Music: Teddy Bears ISJ379 by Dowling College for her excellence in the field of Arts Tuesday, February 28 6:30 – 7:15 pm and Sciences and awarded by Congress for her work. Each Ages infant – preschool age with caregiver month Victoria reaches hundreds of thousands of people Using original music as well as familiar tunes, Miss Heather with her editorial page in ETweek with a directly mailed turns it up a notch, using shaker eggs, rhythm sticks, teddy circulation of over 90,000 (plus an online digital edition). bears, and pompoms to get kids up and moving. She also has her own educational page in PET LOVERS MAGAZINE which is circulated across Long Island and delivered to our libraries. Victoria is regularly featured in The South Bay Papers, The Neighborhood Newspapers, The Hometown Shopper and Newsday. Additionally, Victoria has been featured as an educator on NEWS12 and Fios1TV.
Eric Carle Fun: Doreen and Ellen ISJ375 Thursday, February 23 1:30 – 2:15 pm Ages 30 months – preschool age with caregiver Listen to an Eric Carle story and make some crafts based on his books.
Robot Bowling ISJ376 Thursday, February 23 6:30 – 7:30 pm Grades 3 – 6 Knock down bowling pins using a programmed robot as your bowling ball. You’ll need to correctly program its path in order to succeed!
NEXT REGISTRATION WILL BE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017
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Pizza and Movie Night: for the Arkansas Razorbacks, but he was considered too Greater short and too fat to play Division I. However, Brandon ISY220 took a risk and walked on in 1994. Written off by fellow Monday, January 9 teammates and coaches, Brandon displayed dogged 6:00 – 8:00 pm determination in the face of staggering odds, and proved Watch the popular new movie everyone who had ever doubted him wrong. Greater while you enjoy free pizza with your friends. Brandon Crafts for a Cause: Winter Theme ISY211 Burlsworth is perhaps the Tuesday, January 17 7:00 – 8:30 pm greatest walk-on in the history Have fun with your friends making a craft. You can keep of college football. Brandon your creation or donate to a worthy cause. The craft will had always dreamed of playing have a winter theme.
Pre Driver’s 5–Hour Class ISY242 Thursday, January 19 4:00 – 8:30 pm TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Learn the rules of the road. Completion of a five-hour class Earn volunteer credit for each of these activities! (or Driver’s Ed) is required to take your road test. You must have your Learner’s Permit to enroll in this class. $35.00 I Found a Quilted Heart: Craft Project ISY273 cash, check, or money order is due upon registration. Tuesday, January 10th 3:00 – 5:00 pm Help create quilted hearts to help brighten the day of a Zendoodle Elephant ISY243 stranger. When you’re done place the heart around town – Monday, January 23 on a tree, fire hydrant, bench – any unique place – so you 6:30 – 8:30 pm can bring a smile to the finder’s face! Practice the art of Zendoodle by creating designs within the Shark Tank ISY274 outline of an elephant. You’ll use Monday, February 6 6:30 – 8:30 pm micron pens then use a watercolor Teens will break into groups and come up with an original wash to complete the look. business idea. You’ll learn how to do a business plan and hone your presentation skills as well. Each group will present FEBRUARY their idea as a group to the “Sharks.” Prizes will be awarded to the winners and snacks will be provided. You will earn 2 Making a Music Video ISY253 hours of community service for your entrepreneurial initiative Wednesday, February 1 3:30 – 5:30 pm in this fun and educational program! In this hands–on class, we’ll use pictures, graphics, and music to create a music video. Timelines, effects, transitions, Book Buddies ISY224 and more will be explored. Bring a USB drive loaded with Wednesday, February 8 4:45 – 5:30 pm your favorite songs and pictures to the program. Be a book buddy by reading to young children and listening while they practice their reading with you! Enjoy reading Chopped ISY254 special non-circulating pop-up books. Training, prep-time, Thursday, February 2 7:00 – 8:00 pm and clean-up included. You will receive a certificate that day Will you make the cut?! Teams brainstorm and create a snack stating the number of volunteer hours you’ve earned. made from mystery ingredients, then present their creation to be judged. The winning group will receive a prize. Teen Book Reviewers ISY225 We’re looking for teens (7-12 graders) willing to read and Crafts for a Cause: Valentine’s Day Theme ISY211 review teen books for your peers. Earn community service Monday February 13 7:00 – 8:30 credit. You’ll earn 3 hours of community service for each Have fun with your friends making a craft. You can keep review that meets all of the requirements, up to 9 hours per your creation or donate to a worthy cause. This craft will month. Get all the details when you sign up. have a Valentine’s Day theme.
Cards for Hospitalized Kids Hot Chocolate Book Club: Create get well and holiday cards for hospitalized kids who Six of Crows ISY298 may be feeling lonely, isolated, and fearful. You can help Thursday, February 16 by creating uplifting cards to remind them that they’re not 3:30 – 4:30 pm forgotten. Guidelines for making cards are available on Come talk about this novel written the designated cart at the Adult Reference Desk. You will by Leigh Bardugo. Ketterdam is a receive volunteer credit for making the cards. See a librarian bustling hub of international trade, at the Adult Reference Desk when you’re ready to create! where anything can be had for the 10
v ISLIP LIBRARYISLIP NEWS PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC LIBRARY GREAT MINDS GROW HERE GREAT MINDS GROW HERE Homebound Service right price. No one knows this better Did you know that the Islip Library provides a delivery service to than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. homebound patrons? Patrons who are physically unable to visit the Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly Library in person are eligible to apply. There is a brief form to fill out, heist that could make him rich beyond and you must be a resident of the Islip School District in order to obtain his wildest dreams, can he pull it off an Islip Public Library card if you do not already have one. Please contact alone? Join us for hot chocolate and us at the Adult Reference Desk (631-581-5933) for more information and snacks while we talk about the book! for us to mail you an application. Materiales de la biblioteca para personas confinadas a su hogar. Si usted se encuentra confinado a su casa debido a una debilitación temporal o permanente como una enfermedad prolongada, recuperación a largo-plazo o edad avanzada, usted puede calificar para recibir materiales de la biblioteca en su hogar. Pay for Programs Online with a Credit Card Adults: Did you know that you can pay for our bus trips and exercise programs with your credit card online at our website?! Go to www.isliplibrary.org and select “Register for Programs.” After you select the number of registrants, you will be prompted with a choice to pay online now with your credit card. Of course you can still choose to register in person or by phone and pay by check, cash, or money order. We do not accept credit card payments for programs in the Library; that is only an online feature. Please Note: If you do not pay online with your credit card when you sign up, you will need to come into the Library and pay by check, cash, or money order within three (3) days of your registration so that your place in the Drop–In Fridays program is held for you. Contact the Reference Desk at 581-5933 if you have 2:45 – 4:50 pm any questions. Stop in to the Teen Room in the Library any Friday afternoon with your friends to play video games, board New Live-brary Downloads Login Process games, watch a movie, or just have fun As of November 9th, passwords are required to login to the County-wide after school. TGIF! Live-brary download service. This measure has been taken in order to better protect patron privacy. If you need any assistance in creating or modifying your password, or if you have any other questions regarding download services, please contact the Adult Reference Department in person or by phone at 631-581-5933. Appointments for individual assistance are available through our Book- ATTENTION a-Librarian service (see the Computer Section of this newsletter for more PARENTS: information about that service). Please be aware that permission of a parent or Display Cases & Gallery Hallway January — Members of CERTS (County Emergency Response Team) guardian is not required will share an exhibit in our display cases about their mission in helping the for teens to access Library community during catastrophic events. PCs and the Internet in our February — Items from the newly created Islip Town Fire Museum in Adult and Teen areas. Central Islip will be exhibited in our display cases. If you have any concerns in Gallery Hallway — During January and February, various member artists from Art Without Walls of Sayville will exhibit their artwork. that regard, please contact the Library Director or Do you have a special collection or artwork that you would like to share? The Library welcomes individuals and community groups to exhibit their items in our Display Cases speak with a librarian at and/or in our Gallery Hallway. The Library Display Cases are located in the Lobby of the Adult Reference Desk. our Main Entrance. The Gallery Hallway is the hallway leading to our smaller meeting room. Call the Library at (631) 581-5933 to speak with us about setting up an exhibit.
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10 New Year’s Resolutions the Library Can Help you Keep: 1. Save money. Cancel a magazine subscription and check 8. Conquer technology. Our Book-a-Librarian service offers out a library copy. Review Consumer Reports before one-on-one assistance for patrons seeking help with making big purchases. computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices. 2. Fit in Fitness. Join an exercise class at the Library or check 9. Get organized. We offer a slew of books on organizing out one of our exercise DVDs for at-home workouts. every aspect of your life – your finances, your closets, 3. Make healthier eating choices. The Library has your garage, your time. I personally recommend the hundreds of resources – books, magazines, and online New York Times Bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic resources – to help you prepare healthier fare. of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo. 4. Get more sleep. Turn off your electronic devices an hour before your desired bedtime and replace them with a 10. Travel. Looking to travel abroad, to one of the 50 states, good book, compliments of your Library. or just to the east end of Long Island? We’ve got you covered with a travel collection that will get you on the 5. Meet new people. Attend a craft program, a bus trip, a road to your destination. If we don’t have the locale in lecture, a music concert, or a computer class. Join a book our collection, we’ll purchase it for you. discussion group or inquire about the many non-profit groups that meet at the Library. In the words of a famous children’s author… 6. Read more books. We have tens of thousands under our “You’re off to great places! roof and can offer you access to millions thanks to our Today is your day! cooperative lending with all the libraries in Suffolk county. Your mountain is waiting… 7. Attend more museums. Too costly? No problem, the so get on your way!” library offers museum passes that will give you free access to a host of local and city museums. — Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! 12