Winter Reading Clubs Registration begins January 7 ADULTS “Snowed Inn” (pg. 7) CHILDREN “Reading is My Thing” January/February 2019 Newsletter (pg. 2) BUS TRIP PHILADELPHIA Flower Show Tuesday, March 5 from 7:00 am-9:00 pm

In-person registration for Longwood cardholders begins January 7

Emani Victoria Joshua

Budget Vote and Trustee Election Info The Annual Budget Vote and Trustee Election will take place on Tuesday, April 2, in the library’s Community Room. The vote will again be conducted using paper ballots. An election for one seat on the Library Board of Trustees will be held. The term of office is five years. Residents interested in serving as library trustee may obtain a petition from the Director’s office, beginning Monday, February 11. Petitions with a minimum of 25 district resident signatures The 190th Philadelphia Flower Show pays tribute to the are due by 5:00 pm on Monday, March 4. Residents interested in the trustee position are enormous impact of flowers on our lives. From the first encouraged to contact Lisa Jacobs, Library Director, at (631) 924-6400 x275 or blooms of spring in your home garden to the expansive [email protected] for more information. fields that fuel whole economies, flowers influence how we feel, think and act in small and global ways. Meet at the Friendly’s parking lot next to the library. Please wear comfortable shoes; there will be a lot of walking.

$70 per person, payable by cash (exact change) or credit card, due at registration. Limit (2) seats per adult Longwood cardholder. Includes bus, driver’s tip, and admission

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Congratulations to “Season’s Readings,” Longwood’s Advanced Division Battle of the Books team. Our teens won the county championship and the best costume award in the Fall 2018 competition! Top Row (L to R): Jason Rosales (Thanksgiving), Damian Maldonado (Independence Day), Gavin Stumpf (Halloween), Madeline Leathers (New Year’s), Bestselling author Sara Paretsky discussed her new book Shell Jordan Rosales (Hanukkah), Zoe Smidt (Pi Day), Cecilia Daddino (International Rabbit Day) Bottom Row (L to R): Solae Williams (Star Wars Day), Ashley Valenton (Valentine’s Day), Maya Hasegawa (President’s Day), Emily Arbuiso (Christmas), Lucas Patten (St. Patrick’s Day) Game at the 2nd Annual Kovarik Author Talk on October 27.

Non-Profit Standard Longwood U.S. Postage Paid Public Library Permit No. 6 2018-2019 Middle Island, NY 11953 800 Middle Country Road Board of Trustees Middle Island, NY 11953 Theresa Germano 631.924.6400 President longwoodlibrary.org Library Board Meetings Victor Massian, Jr. Wednesday, January 16 at 7:00 pm Vice-President Wednesday, February 13 at 7:00 pm ECRWSS Gail Lynch-Bailey Library Closed POSTAL CUSTOMER Secretary Tuesday, January 1 – New Year’s Day Lauren O’Connell Library Open Dated Material Financial Chairperson Monday, January 21 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Gretchen Cotton Rodney Monday, February 18 – President’s Day Building Chairperson Hours Monday–Friday: 9:30 am-9:00 pm Director Opinions presented by speakers and organizations do not reflect an endorsement by the library. Saturday: 9:30 am-5:00 pm Lisa H. Jacobs Sunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Assistant Director The book drop is open 24 hours Printed on Ann Hofbauer Recycled Assistive Newsletter Design – Raquel Kolasinski Paper Listening

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Please note that classes are now broken down by age group. Questions? Contact the Children’s Reference Desk.

Supported by the Friends of the Library -2019 Winter Reading Club- Winter Reading Club Show “Reading is My Thing” Petra Puppets Presents Books are great. Books are fun. We have books for everyone! Families with children (infant–grade 6) can sign up for the Winter Reading Club beginning January 7 for a Seussational winter season of reading and fun! Each week “Musical Zoo” we will feature a new prize that your child will receive just for listening to a story or for Saturday, February 23 at 11:00 am reading on their own. Let reading be your thing starting January 7! Families who signed up and Decorate a Hat for Cat – Pick Break the Lorax Code – Come to the library between participated in the Winter Reading up a hat when you sign up January 21 – February 4 and see if you can crack the Club will be treated to a spectacular for the Winter Reading Club secret message from the Lorax to you! Return your performance from Petra Puppets! and take it home to decorate completed activity sheet to the Children’s Department Who invented the chicken trombone? with your family. Bring your and just for playing you will be entered into a raffle to win Can a fish gargle classical music? Do you have to be a decorated hat back to the a delicious cookie, which will be drawn on February 4. monkey to sing monkey opera? Kids find out the answers, library between January 7 – and add their own voices to the upbeat mayhem in Steve - Come to the January 21 and not only will we display your decorated What Is Your Favorite Dr. Seuss Book? Petra’s Musical Zoo. library between February 4 – February 23 and vote for hat around the Children’s Department, your family will your favorite Dr. Seuss book! All of those who vote will Invites will be available beginning Week 2 (January 14) be entered into a raffle for a winter treat basket, which be entered into a raffle to win a book basket, which will of the Winter Reading Club. will be drawn on January 21. be drawn on February 23. BABY, TODDLER & PRESCHOOL CLASSES Babies n’ Books Wednesday, January 16 at 2:00 pm Children (infant–17 months) Tinker Tots Playtown Mostly Mother Goose Registration begins January 2 Thursday, January 3 at 10:30 am Monday, January 7 at 10:30 am Saturday, January 12 at 11:00 am This early literacy experience for parents OR 2:00 pm OR 2:00 pm Children (infant–3 years) and their babies includes an introduction Children (31 months–Pre K) Children (3 years–Pre K) Registration begins January 2 to board books, simple songs, and nursery Registration begins December 18 Registration begins December 18 Join your library friends for some Mother rhymes. Join your library friends for fun with Children will use their imaginations Goose fun as we sing songs and learn manipulatives, puzzles, blocks, and other as they visit and play in PlayTown’s nursery rhymes. Tots n’ Books things to tinker with. supermarket, animal hospital, library, and Friday, January 18 at 10:30 am other community centers. By participating Parent Toddler Children (18-35 months) Bouncing Babies in dramatic play with costumes and acting Registration begins January 2 out behaviors of community helpers, Workshop Thursday, January 3 at 6:30 pm Children are invited to take part in an children develop important social and Tuesdays OR Thursdays at 10:00 am OR Friday, January 4 at 10:30 am early literacy program consisting of songs, emotional skills. Begins the week of January 15 and Children (infant–23 months) rhymes, finger plays, and a hands-on ends February 12 or 14 experience with books. Registration begins December 18 Children (walkers–35 months) Bring your babies for a morning of songs, Registration begins December 18 stories, and a crafts you can do together! Basic Cake Decorating Spend time with your child filled with crafts, toys, songs, and games. This weekly Wednesday, January 23 program also includes a resource person from 6:30-8:00 pm Storytimes to discuss issues such as toilet learning, Children (grades 3-6) Be part of our storytimes where early Stuffed Animal nutrition, child safety, and other parenting Registration begins January 8 literacy and fun come together! Each Slumber Party questions you may have. Please register Join Baking Coach to make homemade week we share stories, songs, action for one session either on Tuesdays or buttercream, score, fill, level, and frost a Thursday, January 10 at 6:30 pm rhymes and more with you and your Thursdays at 10:00 am. 7-inch round cake. Learn how to make child. This will create an experience Children (4 years–grades 1) a rosette and beneficial to your child’s development Registration begins December 18 Preschool Playtime shell border. Take of early literacy skills. These are the Children dress in your pajamas, bring a Thursdays at 1:00 pm beginning on home your cake in building blocks necessary for your stuffed animal, a blanket to sit on, and a bakery box. January 17 & ends on February 14 child’s success in learning how to cozy up with some stories and lullaby Basic skills are Children (3 years–Pre K) read. You will take home an activity to songs. Then make a craft with your required including Registration begins December 18 share with your child at the end of each special stuffed animal. Afterwards, you are knowledge of mixing session. These interactive storytimes invited to let your stuffed animal sleepover Calling all preschoolers! Join us for this and measuring support the Every Child Ready to Read at the library where we will take pictures of weekly program with friends and fun where ingredients, reading @ Your Library initiative. Choose from all the fun they have with their new friends. your child will have an hour of “play and recipes, and the one of the following sessions! Pick up your stuffed animals on Friday, learn” time. Each session will start with an ability to follow Registration begins January 8 January 11 after 12:00 pm. extended circle time with stories and songs multistep directions. followed by a related craft and free play. This program may not be suitable for those Toddler Tales Babies Boogie with food allergies, but we will make every Musical Seussical Children (2-3 years) Friday, January 11 at 10:00 am effort to accommodate food allergies of Wednesdays, January 23, 30 and Children (Infants–23 months) Dancetime those that are registered. February 6 at 10:00 am Monday, January 14 Toddlers Tango Children (walkers–2 years) at 10:30 am Bear Snores On Pajama Jam Friday, January 11 at 11:00 am Children (3 years–Pre K) at 2:00 pm Friday, January 25 Children (2 years–Pre K) Children (2-4 years) Registration begins January 2 Children (18-35 months) at 10:30 am Registration begins December 18 Wednesdays, Join us for a Dr. Seuss themed version of Children (3 years–Pre K) at 6:30 pm January 23, 30 and Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and our movement program designed to let your Registration begins January 8 February 6 sing along with Nicole Sparling for this children “shake their sillies out.” Perfect for Listen to a story about bears and learn at 6:30 pm wonderful movement class featuring little ones who love to move and groove, about hibernation. Then make a “bear-y” instruments and music from around the children can participate in fun-filled songs, cute craft and visit winter themed activity world. dances, and circle time activities. stations. 2 Longwood Public Library Register for classes and events in person, online at longwoodlibrary.org or by telephone at (631) 924-6400 Shake & Make Music - Bring in new or handmade children’s mittens, SCHOOL AGED Monday, February 4 CLASSES Mitten Tree gloves, scarves, and hats to the Children (infant –17 months) at 5:30 pm Warm up your heart Children’s Department through February 1 Children (18-35 months) at 6:30 pm by warming the hands and we will donate them to local agencies to Registration begins January 18 of someone in need! distribute to children in need in our community. Can’t make it to our daytime programs? -Kiddie Café- Join us before bedtime for this high- Oreo Brownie Parfait Brush Bots energy, fun-filled music and movement -Kindness Kids- Wednesday, January 2 at 4:45 pm Friday, January 18 at 7:00 pm program incorporating instruments, bean Children (grades K-2) Children (grades 3-6) bags, bubbles, and more for little ones Registration begins December 18 Registration begins January 2 and their caregivers. Prepare and eat a delicious snack based Turn ordinary toothbrushes into tiny robots on a classic tale that we will listen to first. that scoot around! Work with mini motors Baby Games Registration is in-person or over the phone and basic electronics to power our bots. Friday, February 8 at 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm if you have an allergy form already on file. Children (infant–17 months) You must have a food allergy form on file Make It @ Registration begins January 18 prior to registration. This program may not Meet other parents while your young be suitable for those with food allergies, but Your Library “Warm Heart, children learn through songs, rhymes, we will make every effort to accommodate Saturday, January 19 at 11:00 am Warm Feet” food allergies of those that are registered. props, and other early literacy activities! Children (grades K-2) Tuesday, February 5 at 7:00 pm Please check our online calendar for this Registration begins January 8 Children (grades 3-6) month’s recipe. Baby Love Join us for this open-ended program, Registration begins January 18 Monday, February 11 where you can try out all of the library’s This month turn fuzzy socks into cupcakes Children (infant-23 months) at 10:00 am Coding with Scratch Make It Kits! Our kits include all the to donate to those in need. Earn one hour OR 2:00 pm Friday, January 4 and 11 materials you’ll need to complete cool of community service, while bringing joy to Registration begins January 18 Children (grades 1-3) at 6:00 pm STEAM activities like circuit building, others and having fun! Magnaflex, Ozobots, and more! We love babies and we love books, so Children (grades 4-6) at 7:00 pm bring your little one to the library for some Registration begins December 18 stories, songs, rhymes, and special parent/ Learn important coding concepts such Picture Perfect -Kiddie Café- child time! as algorithms, sequencing, and events Monday, January 28 at 6:30 pm Valentine’s Strawberry while having fun in this exciting hands-on Children (grades K-2) Sweethearts and workshop using Scratch. Registration begins January 8 Shortcake Decorate a wood picture frame with Wednesday, February 6 at 4:45 pm Valentines Painted Clay Pot various crafting materials, while making Children (grades K-2) Wednesday, February 13 at 10:00 am new library friends! Registration begins January 18 OR 11:30 am Snowman Prepare and eat a delicious Children (2 years–Pre K) Tuesday, January 8 at 7:00 pm snack based on a classic tale Children (grades 3-6) Snowman Wood Registration begins February 1 that we will listen to first. Registration begins December 18 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your Ornament Registration is in-person special someone and a wonderful story! Create an adorable snowman decoration Thursday, January 31 at 7:00 pm or over the phone if Children will enjoy some sweet tales and with a clay pot, paints, and other assorted Children (grades 3-6) you have an allergy create a heartwarming craft to give to their craft materials. Registration begins form already on file. You Valentine! January 8 must have a food allergy form on file prior Paws for Reading Paint a snowman on a to registration. This program may not be Baby Picasso Wednesday, January 9 and wood tree plaque to use as suitable for those with food allergies, but Monday, February 18 at 10:00 am Wednesday, February 13 a wintry decoration. we will make every effort to accommodate Children (12-30 months) starting at 4:30 pm food allergies of those that are registered. Children (readers–grade 6) Minecraft Junior Please check our online calendar for this Art Starts Registration begins December 18 month’s recipe. Friday, February 1 at 5:00 OR 6:00 pm Monday, February 18 at 11:30 am Research now suggests that dogs can Children (grades K-2) Children (31 years–Pre K) actually help children learn to read. Come Games & Goodies Registration begins February 1 meet with a certified therapy dog and their Minecraft Club Junior Children will develop their fine motor owner for a 15-minute reading session. Friday, February 1 at 7:00 pm Friday, February 8 at 6:00 pm skills as they maneuver Children (grades 3-6) Children (grades K-2) items and learn to -Kindness Kids- hold utensils such Registration begins January 18 Games & Goodies as paintbrushes and Join us for a fun game of Minecraft! Build “T-shirt Totes” Friday, February 8 at 7:00 pm rollers, while creating your own castle, fight the Ender Dragon, Children (grades 3-6) their very own masterpiece! Thursday, January 17 at 7:00 pm or explore the Nether – the possibilities are Registration begins January 18 Through our exploration we will focus Children (grades 3-6) endless! We play the Minecraft.edu version on the process and not the final product. Registration begins January 2 of the game, so you do not need to have a Play fun games with your friends including assorted board games and Wii Switch! Don’t forget to bring your smock! Earn one hour of community service, while personal account to play. Goodies may include pretzels, cookies, bringing joy to others and having fun! Make apple juice, potato chips, brownies, or totes from unwanted t-shirts for patrons Let’s Move with fruit snacks. Snacks provided may not be who need a reusable bag! PlayHooray suitable for those with food allergies. Monday, February 25 Children (infant–17 months) at 10:00 am Children (18-35 months) at 11:00 am *Winter Battle of the Books Registration begins February 6 If you are in grades 5 or 6 and love to read Kids and their grown-ups will have a blast at PlayHooray’s music and movement Join our sixth annual after-school Battle of the Books Club! class. Play with hula hoops, shakers, balls, and complete an obstacle course. Register at the Longwood Public Library to pick up the three Battle books: Restart by Gordon Korman, Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race Stretchy Storytime by Chris Grabenstein, and Stef Soto, Taco Queen by Jennifer Torres Wednesday, February 27, March 6 Attend three practice sessions on Wednesdays, January 9, 16, & 23 and March 13 at 11:00 am from 2:45-4:15 pm at the Longwood Middle School Library where we Children (3 years–Pre K) Registration begins February 6 will eat lots of snacks and answer book-based trivia questions. Join us for a three-week session The snacks provided may not be suitable for those with food allergies. of a storytime for wiggle There is no late bus available; you need to provide worms. Listen and move your own transportation home at 4:15 pm. to stories, sing songs, and explore some simple yoga On January 30 from 2:45-4:45 pm we will break up into teams and compete against each other in a “Battle of the Books!” poses. Be dressed for stretching! Don’t forget to invite your family and friends to the Battle!

Classes and events requiring in-person registration are marked with an asterisk (*) January/February 2019 3 SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS CONTINUED Flower Powered Pin Winter Birch Tree Thursday, February 21 at 2:00 pm Art Scene Children (grades 3-6) Friday, February 22 at 3:00 pm Registration begins February 6 You and Me Jewelry Chocolate Chip Muffin Registration begins February 6 Monday, February 11 at 7:00 pm Learn about electric circuits and create Tops with Chef Rob Create a winter birch Children (grades 3-6) with an adult a light up pin, sure to add a stylish touch Saturday, February 16 tree scene with a pastel Registration begins February 1 to your jacket or bag! Children (grades K-2) at 10:30 am background, tempera Enjoy an evening of creativity and quality Children (grades 3-6) at 11:30 am pain,t and a window time with your child making jewelry Registration begins February 1 Mini Golf cut-out. together. Listen to music as you each Everyone Thursday, February 21 at 6:15 pm fashion a matching stretch bracelet and knows that the Children (4 years–grade 4) earrings. Choose from a huge selection of best part of Registration begins February 6, Winter Scrapbooking colorful beads in a variety of shapes, sizes, the muffin is In-person or over the phone only Tuesday, February 26 at 7:00 pm and materials to make jewelry you will the top! Join Limit (6) children per 20-minute Children (grades 3-6) always enjoy. Choose focal beads such as Chef Rob and make six muffin tops ready time slot, starting 6:15 pm Registration begins February 6 peace signs, turtles, elephants, and more. to take home and bake. This program may Learn techniques and design concepts Play at our unique indoor mini Bring your winter and holiday pictures and not be suitable for those with food allergies. to make unique theme based jewelry. golf course with your friends! create scrapbooking pages with lots of Unfortunately younger siblings are Designed and staffed by our decorative materials. Don’t forget to bring not permitted. Science Fair Help Day teen volunteers this program photos you want to use! is sure to be one you don’t Crafty Cupid “Give It a Whirl!” want to miss! Silly Science Surprise Tuesday, February 12 at 6:30 pm Wednesday, February 20 OR March 6 Thursday, February 28 at 4:45 pm Children (grades K-2) Children (grades K-1 w/parent) at 5:45 pm Mixed Media Children (grades K-2) Registration begins February 1 Children (grades 2-4 w/parent) at 7:00 pm Registration begins February 6 Registration begins February 1 Polar Bear Join Miss Janine for a crafty Join Miss Tiffany for some Friday, February 22 at 2:00 pm Valentine’s Day project that you Is your child doing a science fair project this year? hands-on science Children (grades K-2) can keep for yourself In this workshop taught by former science teacher themed games Registration begins February 6 or give as a Mary Riotta, work together through the Scientific and activities. gift to your Process, forming and checking hypotheses about Make an adorable polar bear fishing with There may even be special speed, circular motion, mass, energy, and Newton’s mixed media art materials including oil a surprise animal someone. First Law of Motion! She will also bring examples of pastels, cut paper, and tin foil. that comes to visit! how your project should be designed and displayed.

FAMILY PROGRAMS Messy Monday Take Your Child to Monday, February 18 at 6:30 pm the Library Day Families with children Morning at the Movies Baking Memories Saturday, February 2 No registration necessary Saturday, January 5 & March 2 at 11:00 am with Chef Rob This fun-filled day for the whole family Can’t make it to any of our daytime art Families with children Saturday, January 26 at 10:00 am includes the Jester Jim Family Show programs? Drop-in anytime between 6:30- 8:00 pm to explore our art stations and No registration required OR 11:00 am at 11:00 am and a balloon artist from create some open-ended masterpieces with Come and see a new release on our big Families with children 1:00-3:00 pm. There will also be a your children! Dress for a mess! screen with your family! See our calendar (4 years-completed grade 6) special book character and “make and for movie details! take” arts and crafts tables that you can Registration begins January 8 Plaza Theatrical Presents Work together with your family to measure, visit throughout the day. Those who mix and create delicious cocoa oatmeal sign up for their first library card will get The Cat in the Hat cookies to take home and bake. This a “Welcome to the Library Bag,” and a prize from the treasure chest for those Tuesday, February 19 at 11:00 am program may not be suitable for those Families with children with food allergies. children who show us their card. Stop by and say hello! (3 years–grade 6) Mad Science presents Registration begins February 1 -Explore It- Jester Jim See your favorite Dr. Seuss book “Up, Up and Away” come to life in this wonderful “Book It to the Family Show performance of this silly classic. Monday, January 21 at 11:00 am Saturday, February 2 at 11:00 am Presented by Plaza Theatrical Families with children Library!” Families with children Productions; this is a live action show (3 years–grade 6) Friday, February 1 from 10:00-12:00 pm Registration begins January 18 and will be at least an hour in length Registration begins January 8 and 6:00-8:00 pm And Saturday, February 2 Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library with no intermission. You think homework is pressure? Just Day with this great show! With no laces wait until you learn how the weight of from 10:00-4:00 pm Families with children in his shoes, Jester Jim takes to the Whimsical Wednesday Earth’s pressure pushes down on you stage to start his show. Young and old with the force of two elephants! Explore No registration necessary Wednesday, February 20 This month you are invited to celebrate the are glued to his every sound as he from 10:00 am-12:00 pm how Bernoulli’s principle creates enough performs his amazing beat box intro. lift to make a jumbo jet fly or how air library and books in honor of Take Your Families with children Child to the Library Day! Explore interac- His show, filled with juggling, magic, No registration necessary pressure can be used to launch a mini- audience participation, balancing and tive and display exhibits in our craft room rocket. Mad Science shows are fun and tons of comedy, is entertaining and fun Drop-in anytime between 10:00 am-12:00 transformed by our teen volunteers into a educational and this program will leave for the whole family. Don’t miss out on pm and explore fairy, unicorn, mermaid, museum-like experience open for explora- you flying high! this fun family show! dragon, and other whimsical themed tion and discovery for all our young visitors. activities for a variety of ages!

UPCOMING IN MARCH Parent Toddler Evening Library Preschool Playtime Workshop Playdate Thursdays at 1:00 pm Invent with Shape Up! Begins the week of March 14 Tuesdays OR Thursdays at 10:00 am Thursdays, March 14, 21 & 28 Thursday, March 7 & ends April 11 Little Bits Begins the week of March 12 at 6:30 pm at 6:30 pm OR Children (3 years–Pre K) Friday, March 1 at 7:00 pm & ends April 16 Children (12 months–3 years) Friday, March 8 at 10:00 am Registration begins February 18 Children (grades 3-6) Children (walkers–35 months) Registration begins February 18 Children (2-3 years) Registration begins Registration begins February 18 Join us for this weekly program Registration begins Join us for a three-week evening February 18 where your child will have an hour of February 18 Parents and children will have a version of this great program that “play and learn” time. Each session Learn the basics of circuitry allows parents and children to spend Shape up and learn all about chance to spend time together filled starts with an extended circle time and electronics using the time together filled with crafts, toys, shapes! Children will make with crafts, toys, songs, and games. with stories and songs followed by a library’s Little Bits set. Little songs, and games. their own special shape book Please register for one session. related craft and free play. Bits are snap together circuits and discover basic shapes that you can use to build through activities, sensory projects like motion sensors stations, and art! *Check our February calendar online or in-house for early March programs that you may register for in late February* and more. 4 Longwood Public Library Register for classes and events in person, online at longwoodlibrary.org or by telephone at (631) 924-6400 Jeopardy! Friday, January 4 from 7:00-8:30 pm Registration is ongoing Teen Programs This is Jeopardy! Put your knowledge to the test in categories such as superheroes, Teen Services programs are open to students in grades 7-12 food, and Disney movies. th Paint Night Students who have not yet completed 6 grade are Friday, January 11 from 7:00-8:30 pm welcome to register for programs in our Children’s Department Registration is ongoing Join painting instructor Emily of Artsy Paint Everyone who registers for a Teen Services program needs a valid LPL card Parties for a paint night as she walks you through the steps to paint a snowy night masterpiece on canvas! After-School Book Club 5-Hour for 7th & 8th Graders Pre-Licensing Class Bookstormers: Saturday, January 12 Registration is ongoing OR Come with our newest book discussion Saturday, April 13 read up a storm! Registration begins February 1 Join librarians from both the LPL and LJH as we discuss the following titles: Time: 10:00 am-2:30 pm Cost: $40 payment in cash, exact change, JANUARY – The Pants Project February – Me and Miranda Mullaly March – The Crossover to be made on day of class by Cat Clarke by Jake Gerhardt by Kwame Alexander Phone and in-person registration only, Wednesday, February 13 Wednesday, March 13 no online registration Wednesday, January 9 from 2:45-4:00 pm from 2:45-4:00 pm from 2:45-4:00 pm The five-hour pre-licensing class is required Registration is ongoing Registration begins January 9 Registration begins February 13 by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for all applicants who would like Liv feels different, and Sam’s the class clown. Twins Jordan and Josh Bell are stars to schedule a road test. The class is taught he’s pretty sure it’s Duke’s the straight-A student. on the junior high basketball court, by an instructor from a local driving school because he knows Chollie’s the athlete. They and inseparable off the and is open to both district and non-district that even though he don’t have much in common court – until Jordan residents ages 16 and up. You must bring was born a girl, he’s – until one fateful day in starts dating the new girl your picture NY State Learner’s Permit to class definitely a boy. His biggest problem right Biology class, when Sam at school. Now, for the (temporary paper permits will not be accepted). now is that with his new school’s terrible tries to play a prank on Duke first time, the brothers Please also bring your lunch with you – you will dress code, he can’t even wear pants. and is stopped by Miranda are drifting apart, just not have time to leave for lunch. Only skirts. Operation: Pants Project Mullaly. Suddenly, all three as Josh discovers a begins! The only way for Liv to get what boys have a crush on the same girl! Too devastating secret about Beginner Sign Language he wants is to go after it himself. But to bad Miranda barely even knows they exist. their father and his own Wednesdays, January 16, 23, 30 and Liv, this isn’t just a mission to change the Now, Sam, Duke, and Chollie will join the basketball career. Jordan and Josh February 6 from 7:00-8:00 pm policy―it’s a mission to change his life. student council, become her lab partner, slam-dunk their way through this novel Registration begins January 2 and try out for the school musical to get her in verse as they explore family, hip-hop, Join Jennie Sardone to learn the basics in attention. Who will get the girl? growing up, and brotherhood. this class perfect for beginners. You must be able to attend all four sessions to Register and pick up a copy of the book in the Teen Services Department of the Longwood Public Library. participate. Our book discussion will take place after school in the library at the Longwood Junior High School. Perler Palooza Attendees who read the book and participate in the group book review at the program will receive 3 hours of community service. The snacks provided may not be suitable for those with food allergies. Friday, January 18 from 7:00-8:30 pm Registration begins January 2 This program will take place in the library at the Longwood Junior High School. Join us for a Perler Bead bonanza! Use A late bus will be provided at 4:00 pm. You must be registered to attend. templates to make designs or freehand it, then turn your designs into keychains, Taste Test Challenge Teen Trivia Super Smash Soiree coasters, magnets, desk art, and more! Friday, February 1 from 7:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, February 20 Friday, March 8 from 7:00-8:30 pm Food Around the World Registration begins January 19 from 2:00-3:30 pm Registration begins February 20 Tuesday, January 22 from 7:00-8:30 pm Come put your taste buds to the test in this special Registration begins February 2 Check out Super Smash for the Registration begins January 5 valentine themed challenge! This program may not What are the names of the three fairies Nintendo Switch with Teen Services Join us as we sample international snacks, be suitable for those with food allergies. in Sleeping Beauty? What animal has librarian Ms. Broderick! Between battles, the largest ears? Come show off your enjoy Wii Mario Kart, Nintendo, Perler answer food trivia, and compete to see Valentine’s Craft Craze who knows the most about food around the knowledge of books, movies, music, Bead crafts, and delicious snacks. The world! This program may not be suitable for Friday, February 8 from 7:00-8:30 pm animals, and more! snacks provided may not be suitable for those with food allergies. those with food allergies. Registration begins January 23 Figure It Out! Join Teen Services librarians Ms. Broderick and Dungeons and Dragons Friday, March 1 from 7:00-8:30 pm DIY Cut Leather Ms. Sabatino for some Valentine’s Day crafting! Journals Friday, January 25 from 7:00-8:30 pm Decorate a 4” x 6” wood picture frame, make a Registration begins February 13 Registration begins January 9 valentine mailbox, fold origami valentines, and enjoy Do you have a hidden talent or random Friday, March 15 from 7:00-8:30 pm some sweet treats. The snacks provided may not be fact about yourself that no one would Registration begins February 27 Saturday, February 9 suitable for those with food allergies. ever guess? Try to stump the other from 11:30 am-1:00 pm Join Teen Services librarian Mrs. Allen players as they attempt to figure Registration begins January 25 Sea Glass Paint Night to use our Cricut machine to design out your talent by asking yes or no and cut a leather cover, then bind it Friday, February 22 from 7:00-8:30 pm Friday, February 15 from 7:00-8:00 pm questions. If no one can guess your with paper and string to make your Registration begins February 6 Registration begins January 30 talent by the end of the round, you win very own journal! Saturday, March 9 from 2:00-3:30 pm Learn how to make a DIY paint recipe to imitate the a prize! Registration begins February 22 frosted and translucent qualities of sea glass. Then Perfect for beginners, this campaign paint a glass panel to frame and hang on your wall! *SAT Preparation Class introduces you to the game and its rules Chocolate Pudding Pie Thursdays, March 21, 28, April 4 Uncover the secrets of the while you play! If you’ve never joined us for and 11 from 6:00-8:00 pm SAT! Learn tips and tricks Dungeons and Dragons before, you must Monday, February 18 from 2:00-3:00 pm Cost: $50 due at time of registration from teacher Gregg call the Teen Services Department at (631) Registration begins February 2 either by cash only in exact change, or Zehentner to get you 924-6400 x249 to set up an appointment Join Baking Coach on your day off from school to debit or credit card ready to take the test. with Dungeon Master Ms. Sukhu to create whip up a delicious treat! Make a graham cracker All teaching materials your character before you attend the crust, shake up some chocolate pudding, and Registration begins January 2 are provided. Bring a notebook, pen, program. Because this is a group game, garnish with whip topping. This program may not be In-person registration only and calculator to class with you. latecomers will not be admitted. suitable for those with food allergies.

The library will try to accommodate refund requests made one week prior to the scheduled program date, unless the program is advertised as “Non-Refundable.” Requests can be made at the Teen Department Desk.

Classes and events requiring in-person registration are marked with an asterisk (*) January/February 2019 5 Teen Community Service Opportunities If you need community service hours or if you just like the idea of helping others, sign up for a fun program:

*Book Review Placemats Gift Bags Library Mini-Golf We are looking for teens to read a newly for Meal Services for Our Troops Assistance published teen novel and write a brief Thursday, January 17 from 7:00-8:00 pm Monday, February 4 from 7:00-8:00 pm OR Tuesday, February 19 from 6:30-8:30 pm review! To become a teen reviewer, stop by Registration begins January 2 Monday, February 11 from 7:00-8:00 pm Thursday, February 21 from 6:00-8:30 pm True North to pick up a community service Registration begins January 19 Registration begins February 2 book review packet and a book from our Thursday, March 14 from 7:00-8:00 pm Using cardboard, duct tape and our “New Fiction” section published in the Registration begins February 27 Limited to one session per person imaginations, design a miniature current or immediately preceding year to Weave paper placemats to donate to meal Decorate a drawstring sack with golf course that will run through our draft a review based on our teen reviewer service organizations to distribute with appliques and fabric paint. Then create Teen Services Department on Tuesday guidelines. You can select books at any time their meals! handwritten cards and notes to stuff in night. Then on Thursday, assist younger throughout the year! the stocking (along with lots of goodies) and Certificate for 1 hour of community service children as they “play through” our mail them to troops serving overseas. Certificates for 3 hours of community service for course. You must be available to each submitted review that meets our Teen Book Certificate for 1 hour of community service attend both sessions to participate. Review Requirements Martin Luther King, Jr. Certificate for 5 hours of community service Day of Service Talking Newsletter Drop-In Monday, January 21 from 2:00-4:00 pm Thursday, February 7 from 7:00-8:30 pm Community Service Registration begins January 5 Registration begins January 5 Teen & Adult There is a link on the library’s website Looking for some extra community service? Join the Book Discussion for visually impaired patrons to listen Spend some time in True North working Teen to our newsletter. We need teens to Thursday, February 21 from 3:15-4:15 pm on a variety of projects to help make a Services read the Children’s and Young Adult Registration begins January 5 difference in our community! Call the True librarians on sections of our newsletter out loud Grades 9-12 North Reference Desk at 924-6400 x249 to your day off while we record you. schedule a one-hour time slot. Teens entering from school Pick up book at the Circulation Desk grades 7-12 may schedule one time slot per for a day Certificate for 1.5 hours of community service Come and be part of our book day and up to two time slots per month. of community discussion that combines service! We’ll work on a variety of different Game Buddies teens and adults! We are Baking to Donate: service projects to donate to local Friday, February 8 from 6:00-7:00 pm reading The Hate U Give by organizations, including cat toys for the Registration begins January 23 Angie Thomas, the story of Snow Globe Cookies animal shelter, gift bags for our troops, and how sixteen-year-old Starr Buddy up with younger members of our Monday, January 7 from 7:00-8:00 pm placemats for meal services organizations. Carter’s life changes when Children’s Department for some board Registration is ongoing she witnesses the fatal Certificate for 2 hours of community service game fun! Create cool cookies using fondant and sugar shooting of her childhood best Certificate for 1 hour of community service glaze icing with Baking Coach to donate to a friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. local soup kitchen. This program may not be DIY Dog Toys See the Daytime Book Discussion on page 8 Pom-Pom Rugs for the complete book summary. suitable for those with food allergies. Thursday, January 24 from 7:00-8:00 pm Certificate for 1 hour of community service Registration begins January 7 Saturday, February 9 from 2:00-4:00 pm Certificate for 3 hours of community service Registration begins January 23 Craft Kits for Donation Monday, February 18 from 7:00-8:00 pm Create fluffy pom-poms out of yarn and tie Registration begins February 2 them together to make a rug to donate! Cat’s Meow Tuesday, January 8 from 7:00-8:00 pm OR Design rope toys to donate to our local Certificate for 2 hours of community service Monday, February 25 from 7:00-8:00 pm OR Wednesday, January 9 from 7:00-8:00 pm animal shelter! Registration is ongoing Tuesday, February 26 from 7:00-8:00 pm Certificate for 1 hour of community service Registration begins February 9 Tuesday, February 5 from 7:00-8:00 pm OR Seed Spree Wednesday, February 6 from 7:00-8:00 pm No-Sew Wednesday, March 13 from 7:00-8:00 pm Registration begins January 19 Tuesday, February 12 from 7:00-8:00 pm OR Registration begins February 23 Fleece Blanket Thursday, February 14 from 7:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, March 5 from 7:00-8:00 pm OR Limited to one session per person per month Monday, January 28 from 7:00-8:30 pm OR Registration begins January 26 Wednesday, March 6 from 7:00-8:00 pm Make some cat toys for the furry friends of our Tuesday, January 29 from 7:00-8:30 pm Registration begins February 16 Wednesday, February 27 from community to donate to a local animal shelter! Registration begins January 12 7:00-8:00 pm OR Limited to one session per person per month Certificate for 1 hour of community service Limited to one session per person Thursday, February 28 from 7:00-8:00 pm Help us prepare some simple crafts and Registration begins February 15 Help keep someone warm this winter! Make Baking to Donate: activities to donate to service agencies a no-sew fleece blanket to donate to local Monday, March 11 from 7:00-8:00 pm in our community! St. Patrick’s Day Cake families in need. Registration begins February 23 Certificate for 1 hour of community service Certificate for 1.5 hours of community service Monday, March 4 from 7:00-8:30 pm Registration begins February 16 Bookstormers: Cards for Make a festive St. Patrick’s Day treat with Baking Coach to donate to a local soup After-School Book Club Hospitalized Kids for 7th & 8th Graders kitchen. This program may not be suitable Thursday, January 31 from 7:00-8:00 pm for those with food allergies. Wednesday, January 9 from 2:45-4:00 pm Registration begins January 16 Certificate for 1.5 hours of community service Registration is ongoing Thursday, March 7 from 7:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, February 13 from 2:45-4:00 pm Registration begins February 20 Community Service Registration begins January 9 Brighten up someone’s day Creation Stations with a handmade card and Wednesday, March 13 from 2:45-4:00 pm Limited to one session per person per week Saturday, March 9 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm Registration begins February 13 a friendly message! Help us sort peas, beans, flowers, and Registration begins February 20 Certificate for 1 hour of Attendees who read the book and participate in the other seeds that will be available to our Join the Teen Services librarians to work community service group book review at the program will receive 3 community’s gardeners as part of our on a variety of different service projects to hours of community service. See page 5 for details. seed library! donate to local organizations including no- sew fleece blankets, craft kits, and cat toys Operation Gratitude Certificate for 1 hour of community service “Explore It” Assistance for the animal shelter. Bracelets Certificate for 2 hours of community service Friday, February 1 from 6:00-8:00 pm OR Baking to Donate: Monday, January 14 from 7:00-8:00 pm OR Saturday, February 2 from Dog Biscuits to Donate Tuesday, January 15 from 7:00-8:00 pm 10:00 am-12:00 pm OR 12:00-2:00 pm Red Velvet Cheesecake Registration begins January 2 Tuesday, March 12 from 7:00-8:00 pm Registration begins January 15 Wednesday, February 13 from 7:00-8:30 pm Registration begins February 23 Wednesday, February 20 from 7:00-8:00 pm Registration begins January 26 Limited to one session per person Join Baking Coach to prepare dog biscuits Registration begins February 6 Join Baking Coach to whip up a delicious, Help the Children’s Department with their to donate to a local animal shelter! Mix no-bake cheesecake with a cookie crust Limited to one session per person per month “Explore It” program by running interactive and cut out the treats, then take the dog as a special Valentine’s treat to donate to a displays and operating activity stations biscuits home to bake. Community service Design paracord bracelets to send to soldiers local soup kitchen. This program may not be about different topics when families arrive certificates will be awarded if the dog treats through Operation Gratitude! Paracord suitable for those with food allergies. bracelets can be used by soldiers in the field for exploration fun! are baked and returned to the library by to build shelters and aid in rescue missions. Certificate for 2 hours of community service Certificate for 1.5 hours of community service Thursday, March 14. This program may not Certificate for 1 hour of community service be suitable for those with food allergies. Certificate for 2.5 hours of community service

6 Longwood Public Library Register for classes and events in person, online at longwoodlibrary.org or by telephone at (631) 924-6400 Join us for our for this year’s ADULT WINTER READING CLUB! Nature & Environment Welcome to the “Snowed Inn” at the Longwood Public Library! Islandwide Weather: You may “check-in” for your winter stay as early as Monday, January 7. Winter 2019 “Check-out” is no later than March 1. During your stay you may read or “Snowed Sunday, January 27 from 2:00-3:30 pm listen to as many books as your heart desires! The “Snowed Inn” is proud Registration is ongoing to present many programs for you to enjoy during your time here. You can Inn” Our Islandwide Weather guys are back to talk Registration begins have as busy an itinerary as you wish, or sit quietly and enjoy the wooded all things WINTER! How much snow will we January 7 view from our terrace suite. Our special offerings this year include a weekly see? Blizzards in the forecast? Early spring? raffle prize of a frosty mug and your choice of a new bestseller. No spring? Join the best Long Island weather forecasters for what is sure to be a fascinating At the end of your “snow-cation” you will have a chance to win the grand prize of look into all things weather! a $100 Amazon Gift card along with several new books. For every book you read or listen to, and every program you attend you may fill out a raffle ticket. Seal Watch Walk at Supported by Throughout your stay watch for fun contests where you can earn extra raffle tickets. Cupsogue Beach the Friends of the Library STOP BY THE ADULT DEPARTMENT FOR REGISTRATION DETAILS Saturday, February 9 from 11:00 am-12:30 pm Registration begins on January 23 Please join us on a tour hosted by biologist Eric Powers. Ranger Eric will teach us about the variety Adult Programs of seals around Long Island and will take us to observe a variety of species of seals. Title Swap at the Martin Luther King Jr.’s *Check the weather for Westhampton Beach and be prepared for the weather, i.e., wear warm clothing in “Snowed Inn” Day of Service Project layers (outerwear should be in muted colors) Hats, Fridays, January 18, February 1, No-Sew Fleece gloves, and warm waterproof shoes. Winds will February 15 and March 1 produce wind chill. from 2:30-3:30 pm Blankets for Veterans *The weather date for hazardous or very rainy Registration begins January 2 Monday, January 21 conditions is Saturday, February 16. Need book recommendations? from 10:30 am-12:00 pm *Drinking water, cameras and Come and sit by our “fireplace” while Registration begins January 8 binoculars are recommended. your favorite librarians share enjoyable For this day of service you are invited to come in and help create *You will need to provide your reads. Remember to bring your own “no-sew fleece blankets” to be donated to our local veterans in need. own transportation to Cupsogue favorite titles to share with the group. “Everybody can be great … because anybody can serve. You don’t Beach in Westhampton. *We will There will be a hot chocolate bar and have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your meet at 11:00 am and depart on goodies. You do not have to attend subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A our walk from the area near the every session in order to register for soul generated by love.” Martin Luther King, Jr. fence at the western end of the this program. parking lot. *Please call the Adult Reference if you have questions. All ages welcome No registration Saturday Afternoon Movie Alpha Mission Impossible: Fallout General Defensive Driving Saturday, January 5 at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 2 at 2:00 pm Saturdays, January 12 OR February 9 Starring Kodi Smit-McPhee, Starring Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, from 10:00 am-4:00 pm OR Natassia Malthe, and Leonor Varela. and Ving Rhames. Ethan Hunt In the prehistoric past, a young man and his IMF team, along with Wednesday and Thursday evenings labors to get back home after being some familiar allies, race against from 6:00-9:00 pm separated from his tribe during a time after a mission gone wrong. January 30 and January 31 OR hunt. He finds an equally lost wolf (Action, PG-13, 147 mins.) February 27 and February 28 buddy and starts a friendship that Fee: $35 with cash (exact change only) or major credit card will change civilization. required first day of class (Adventure, PG-13, 96 mins.) Seniors ages 62 and over and veterans pay $30 Registration is ongoing All ages welcome No registration Completion of this course helps those who attend Watch-a-Movie Wednesday! to become better, safer drivers and may include a reduction of violation points on your license and a Every Wednesday at 2:15 pm discount on automobile insurance. Too busy to watch a movie this weekend? If so, why not…Watch-a-Movie Wednesday? Every Wednesday at 2:15 pm, the library shows a newly released film for all to enjoy. Career Coaching Come on in, sit back, and relax to a great film every week… without filling up your weekends! Saturdays, January 26 and February 16 JANUARY/FEBRUARY SELECTIONS From 10:00 am-1:00 pm JANUARY 2 JANUARY 23 FEBRUARY 13 Tuesdays, January 29 and February 26 Red Dog: True Blue Ant-Man and the Wasp Dog Days From 4:00-7:00 pm (Family/Adventure, NR, 88 mins.) (Action/Sci-fi, PG-13, 118 mins.) (Comedy, PG, 112 mins.) Starring Levi Miller & Bryan Brown Starring Paul Rudd & Evangeline Lilly Starring Nina Dobrev & Vanessa Hudgens Call (631) 924-6400 x250 for appointments No walk-ins JANUARY 9 JANUARY 30 FEBRUARY 20 Leave No Trace Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Crazy Rich Asians Career advisor Richard Gluck, (Drama, PG, 110 mins.) (Comedy, PG-13, 114 mins.) (Comedy, PG-13, 120 mins.) will assist you one-on-one with Starring Thomasin McKenzie & Ben Starring Meryl Streep & Pierce Brosnan Starring Constance Wu & Henry Golding your resume, give direction on Foster a new career path, and help you FEBRUARY 6 FEBRUARY 27 navigate the ever-changing JANUARY 16 Christopher Robin Operation Finale world of job searching. Three Identical Strangers (Family/Adventure, PG, 104 mins.) (Drama, PG-13, 123 mins.) (Documentary, PG-13, 97 mins.) Starring Ewan McGregor & Hayley Atwell Starring Oscar Isaac & Ben Kingsley Directed by Tim Wardle Please note that films may be rated PG or PG-13.

Classes and events requiring in-person registration are marked with an asterisk (*) January/February 2019 7 Arts & Crafts Book Discussions Block of the Month Books will be available at the Circulation Desk one month prior to the book discussion. Monday, January 14 from 7:00-9:00 pm Registration is ongoing and required for the Daytime and Nighttime book discussions Registration is ongoing Jean Lamberti will show you how to create a beautiful quilt in this monthly series that features Daytime Book Discussions a different square each month. My Love, My Life, My Legacy JOINT ADULT/TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION 52 Things I Love About You by Coretta Scott King Friday, February 1 from 10:30 am-12:00 pm Thursday, January 17 at 3:15 pm The Hate U Give Monday, February 4 from 2:30-4:00 pm by Angie Thomas $5 material fee due upon registration The life story of Coretta Scott with cash (exact change only) or major credit card King, wife of Martin Luther Thursday, February 21 at 3:15 pm King Jr., founder of the Martin Registration begins January 15 Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves Luther King Jr. Center for (1) registration per cardholder between two worlds: the poor Nonviolent Social Change, and neighborhood where she lives and the Transform a deck of playing cards into a singular twentieth-century fancy suburban prep school she attends. fun and thoughtful gift for someone special. American civil and human The uneasy balance between these rights activist―as told fully for worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the first time, toward the end the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at of her life, to Rev. Dr. Barbara the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon Jane’s Craft Corner Reynolds. Coretta’s is a love story, a family saga, afterward, his death is a national headline. Protesters and the memoir of an extraordinary black woman Knotted Wire Necklace are taking to the streets in Khalil’s name. What everyone in twentieth-century America, a brave leader wants to know is: what really went down that night? And Saturday, February 9 from 1:00-3:00 pm who, in the face of terrorism and violent hatred, the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But $10 material fee due upon registration stood committed, proud, forgiving, nonviolent, what Starr does—or does not—say could upend her with cash (exact change only) or major credit card and hopeful every day of her life. community. It could also endanger her life. In-person registration begins January 17 (1) registration per cardholder Learn how to make this beautiful knotted wire necklace in one afternoon! Nighttime Book Discussion Chicken Wire Spring Wreath Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier I’ll Be Gone in the Dark Friday, March 1 from 10:30 am-12:00 pm Tuesday, February 5 at 7:00 pm by Michelle McNamara Monday, March 4 from 2:30-4:00 pm Last night I dreamt I went Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00 pm $5 material fee due upon registration to Manderley again. So the A masterful true crime account with cash (exact change only) or major credit card second Mrs. Maxim de Winter of the Golden State Killer — Registration begins February 15 remembered the chilling events the elusive serial rapist turned (1) registration per cardholder that led her down the turning murderer who terrorized drive past the beeches, white Create a charming spring wreath from chicken California for over a decade and naked, to the isolated gray wire and hand-made felt flowers. — from Michelle McNamara, stone manse on the windswept the gifted journalist who died tragically Cornish coast. With a husband while investigating the case. For more than ten she barely knew, the young SmileAwhile is geared towards patrons with years, a mysterious and violent predator committed bride arrived at this immense estate, sensory issues, those on the autism spectrum, fifty sexual assaults in Northern California before only to be inexorably drawn into the life of the first moving south, where he perpetrated ten sadistic or those who have other specific needs. Mrs. de Winter, the beautiful Rebecca, dead but murders. Then he disappeared, eluding capture As with all of our programs, everybody is never forgotten...her suite of rooms never touched, by multiple police forces and some of the best welcome to attend. her clothes ready to be worn, her servant — the detectives in the area. I’ll Be Gone in the Dark sinister Mrs. Danvers — still loyal. And as an eerie offers an atmospheric snapshot of a moment in presentiment of evil tightened around her heart, the SmileAwhile at the Movies American history and a chilling account of a criminal second Mrs. de Winter began her search for the mastermind and the wreckage he left behind. My Pet Dinosaur real fate of Rebecca...for the secrets of Manderley. Tuesday, January 8 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm No registration required REMINDER: January Nighttime Book Discussion After an experiment gone wrong, 2018 Roundup and Review is on Tuesday, January 8 at 7:00 pm a young boy named Jake makes a new friend. When his new lovable pet begins growing Start the New Year larger and larger, it becomes Winter Writing Workshop hard for Jake to keep the with a New Attitude Mondays, February 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 2:00-4:00 pm mischievous creature a secret. Monday, January 21 from 2:30-4:00 pm Registration begins January 17 While continuing to grow the Registration begins January 3 Get inspired, get creative and get going on your next animal starts some chaos novel! Join Anne Kelly-Edmunds in this winter writing around town causing the military start looking for How we live — and, most importantly, enjoy — our life class. their missing dinosaur. Now Jake and his friends depends upon how we view the events we experience must save their ‘pet’ in this heartwarming tale of and the relationships we develop. This seminar opens Virtual Tour of Pompeii friendship, mystery and adventure. the window on optimistic thinking for those who have yet to experience the joy of a life lived positively and Tuesday, February 12 from 6:30-8:30 pm SmileAwhile with a encourages those who are already actively attempting Registration begins January 28 to “stamp out” negativity to continue their quest. Colorful Morning Discover Pompeii. Guide Jason Schuman of Romancing Topics include affirmative Manhattan Tours will take you on a 3D virtual reality tour Tuesday, February 26 from 10:30-11:30 am thinking, gratitude, forgiveness, of this historic Italian city. Each patron receives their own Registration begins February 11 prioritizing happiness, sharing, virtual headset to use during the program. Join us for a relaxing morning of coloring and present-moment living, and soft music. positive learning. The seminar concludes with a guided If there are any accommodations you need to make this visualization meditation. program more accessible to you, please let us know.

*All programs with a material fee require exact change or major credit card unless otherwise noted

8 Longwood Public Library Register for classes and events in person, online at longwoodlibrary.org or by telephone at (631) 924-6400 Local History Nikola Tesla: Who Was He? Music & Entertainment Wednesday, January 23 at 7:00 pm Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Registration beings January 9 The Man Behind the Music Join Tesla Science Center Board President Jane Alcorn as she discusses the fascinating life of Nikola Tesla, the electrical engineer who was once renowned as Sunday, February 3 from 2:00-3:00 pm a genius inventor, as well as the history of his Wardenclyffe lab in Shoreham. Registration begins January 16 The story of Tesla’s dream for Wardenclyffe in the early 1900s, and the Science Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the reigning god Center’s dream for Wardenclyffe today will also be presented. of classical music in Vienna during the mid-to- late 1700s. His life has been analyzed in books and films, but little is known of the circumstances surrounding his untimely death. Take a glimpse into Noticias con Elma Lugo the world of one of music’s biggest heroes as we appreciate his genius and attempt to untangle the mystery. This presentation includes lecture as well Literacy & Multicultural Services Librarian as live piano performances. ESOL Para Principiantes Lunes y viernes a partir del 11 de enero – 1 ESOL BEGINNER Celebrating Black History Month de abril de 6:30-8:30 pm. Monday/Friday beginning January 11–April 1 With Aaron Bernard Brim: La inscripción comienza el 2 de enero from 6:30-8:30 pm Registration begins January 2 No class Jan. 14 Jazz & Soul Experience La Biblioteca Pública de Longwood ofrece clases & Feb. 18 gratuitas de inglés para la población inmigrante que Longwood Public Library offers free Sunday, February 17 vive en el Distrito Escolar de Longwood para ayudar English classes for the immigrant population from 2:00-3:30 pm a mejorar sus habilidades en el idioma inglés, lograr living in the Longwood School District to help Registration begins fluidez, autosuficiencia e integrarse en la sociedad improve their English-language skills, achieve February 2 estadounidense. Esta clase es para estudiantes fluency, self-sufficiency, and become integrated Back by popular demand! recién llegados, que tienen poca capacitación previa into American society. This class is for students This group bridges the en inglés o un vocabulario muy limitado. who are new arrivals, have little previous English gap of cultural diversity Clases de Conversación ESOL training or a very limited vocabulary. through music in this live ESOL Conversation performance of jazz and Martes del 19 de febrero al 7 de mayo soul music. de 6:30-8:00 pm Tuesdays from February 19–May 7 La inscripción comienza el 16 de enero de 2019 from 6:30-8:00 pm ¿Necesita práctica adicional para ser más fluido Registration begins January 16 hablando inglés? Los estudiantes trabajan Need extra practice becoming more fluent Celebrating St. Patrick’s en pronunciación, vocabulario y modismos speaking English? Students work on Day with Ed Ryan para desarrollar aún más sus habilidades pronunciation, vocabulary, and idioms to conversacionales. Las actividades de clase pueden further develop their conversational skills in Sunday, March 10 from 2:00-3:30 pm incluir: discusiones, lectura, pronunciación y this 10-session class. Activities include group Registration begins February 24 escritura. El curso es una opción adicional ideal para discussions, reading, pronunciation, and writing. It’s always a pleasure having Long Island singer- estudiantes en un nivel avanzado. Debe hablar, leer y The course is an ideal additional option for songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ed Ryan escribir en inglés. students at an advanced level. Must be able to perform. His powerful voice and sharp wit has made Nota: esta es una clase de 10 sesiones. speak, read, and write English. him a popular favorite in the music scene. ESOL Para Principiantes, ESOL Beginner Part 2 Jamory @ Longwood Secunda Parte Saturdays from January 5 to March 30 No class Fridays from 6:30-8:30 pm Sábados del 5 de enero al 30 de marzo from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Jan. 26 January 11, February 8, March 8 and April 12 de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm Registration begins January 2 Registration is ongoing La inscripción comienza el 2 de enero Part 2 is for students who have taken ESOL On the second Friday of every month local musicians Este curso es para estudiantes que tomaron la clase Beginner, feel comfortable speaking English, and bring their instruments to the library and play de Principiante, se sienten cómodos hablando inglés want to take the second half of the course. The together. This community jam session incorporates y quieren tomar la segunda mitad del curso. same book will be used from the ESOL Beginner. a mix of jam and open mic. Open to all. Se usará el mismo libro de la clase Principiante.

Koga Lite Cooking Classes Health & Fitness Mondays, January 28, February 4 and February 11 from 10:30-11:30 am Chocolate Stony Brook Mobile Registration begins January 15 Covered Everything Mammography Van This unique workout combining yoga and kickboxing is designed for the beginner. Certified Koga Fitness Thursday, February 14 from 6:30-7:45 pm Monday, January 28 from 9:30 am-4:30 pm instructor Barbara Jempty lost 100 pounds through this Registration begins January 30 Registration is ongoing method! Don’t let the kickboxing part scare you. This Dip cookies, marshmallows, pretzels and other New York State is sponsoring this slow-paced, low impact class is perfect for those who goodies into sumptuous chocolate. Garnish with mammogram van for women ages 40 and may feel uncomfortable going to a gym. Lose weight, sprinkles and more. Have a sweet Valentine’s over. This is a SCREENING mammogram get fit and have fun! Day while you make a box full of treats to take only. The patient’s insurance company will home and share or keep to yourself! be billed according to federal and NYS All About Reiki guidelines. Individuals who do not have health Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 pm Chocolate Pancake insurance will be processed through Cancer Registration begins February 15 “Breakfast” for Lunch! Services Programs of New York, if eligible. No This workshop, given by Reiki practitioner Joann prescription necessary. Appointments must be Friday, February 15 from 1:00-2:00 pm Nardone, is an introduction to Reiki therapy. Reiki made in-person at the Adult Reference Desk. Registration begins January 31 transmits healing vibrations and energy through the If insured, please bring proof of insurance. hands of the practitioner helping to release blocked Prepare and make pancakes from scratch topped Call (631) 924-6400 x250 for internal energy, resulting in acceleration of the body’s with whipped cream, marshmallows and a choice of more information. natural healing process. strawberry, caramel, chocolate syrup or traditional maple syrup and butter!

The library will try to accommodate refund requests made one week prior to the scheduled program date, unless advertised as “Non-Refundable.” Requests can be made at the Adult Department Desk.

Classes and events requiring in-person registration are marked with an asterisk (*) January/February 2019 9 Games Older & Bolder Evening Canasta A Special Section For Older Adults Wednesdays, January 23, 30 and February 6 from 6:30-8:30 pm Registration begins January 7 Blood Pressure Screening AARP Smart Driver Course Invented in Montevideo, Uruguay, Canasta is one of Fridays, February 1 and March 1 Monday, January 14 from 10:00 am-4:30 pm OR the most popular card games in the United States. It (There will be no screening in January) Wednesday and Thursday, February 6 and 7 combines luck of the draw, skill, and diverse strategies. 10:30-11:30 am from 6:00-9:00 pm It is challenging and affords a great social experience No registration required as the game is typically played with four people. All Registration is ongoing A representative from St. Charles Hospital will levels welcome for this class taught by Jacqui Palatnik. AARP members or $25.00 non-members offer free blood pressure screenings for adult Fee: $20 fee check or money order, payable to AARP, due at first class patrons upstairs in a study room. Hey! Let’s Play! Registration is ongoing Chess… Checkers… Bridge… Canasta HICAP Medicare/Medicaid Longwood Cardholders only Fridays from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Assistance AARP’s program is a refresher driving course No registration required designed for motorists age 50 and over. Wednesday, January 2 OR Want to play? Bring along your friends or find others Tuesday, February 5 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm Headline News to share a game on Friday mornings. Bring your Call (631) 924-6400 x250 for appointment playing cards, your Mah Jongg sets, and your other Friday, January 18 from 2:00-3:00 pm No walk-ins favorites. (No February session) This free, confidential counseling service is Registration begins January 3 available to assist you with your entitlement John Merenda discusses today’s benefits. hot topics in the news. Staff Recognition Brunch Medicaid Enrollment AARP Tax Counseling Assistance for the Aged, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, February 5-April 9 Blind and Disabled Appointments scheduled from 9:30 am-12:30 pm Tuesday, January 22, February 5 and 26 In-person or phone registration (631) 924-6400 From 12:00-4:00 pm x250 begins January 14 for Longwood First-come, first served, no appointment Cardholders necessary (You must have a library card in good Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council’s facilitated standing in order to register.) enrollers will assist the aged, blind, and disabled ***Out of District residents may begin populations to enroll in the following programs: registering on January 28*** Medicaid, Medicaid Buy-In for Working People Free personal with Disabilities (MBI-WPD), Medicaid Spend- income tax Down, Medicare Savings (MSP), and Medicaid assistance and for Institutional Care in a Nursing Home. For preparation for senior more information, please call the Nassau-Suffolk citizens is available Hospital Council at (631) 435-3000. by appointment, Dental Health under the auspices of the AARP. This for Seniors service will be limited based on the availability of Thursday, February 7 from 10:00-11:00 am volunteers. At the time of your appointment, you MUST Registration begins January 17 bring a copy of last year’s (2017) tax return, a photo ID, all of your 2018 W-2’s, 1099 and/or 1098 forms, February is Dental Health Awareness Month. and your NYS driver’s license (if you have one). No Meet a local dentist and dental hygienist to business filing. If filing a joint return, BOTH parties learn about the newest approaches for keeping must be present. On November 4, the Friends of the Library your smile healthy! hosted their annual Staff Recognition Brunch for library employees. Employees were presented with pins honoring years Even the Best Libraries Need Friends. Please Become One! of service ranging from five to thirty five years. # The Friends of the Longwood Public Library, Inc. National Library Lover’s Month Application for New Membership through December 31, 2019* February Friends Membership Drive Raffle Name ______c Individual / $10 ______Show your love by joining the Friends of the Mailing Address ______c Family / $20 ______Library in February and automatically City ______be entered in a raffle to win a c I might like to volunteer from State ______Zip______time to time. How can I help?

Phone ______Phone Number E-mail ______Make checks payable to: All contributions are tax deductible. $50 $100 Friends of the Longwood Public Library, Inc. Visa gift card Visa gift card for an individual for a family Memberships may be dropped off at the circulation desk or mailed to: membership membership Friends of the Longwood Public Library, Inc. – PO Box 541, Middle Island, NY 11953 Drawing will be held on March 11 * If you are already a member, you will receive a renewal envelope in December

10 Longwood Public Library Register for classes and events in person, online at longwoodlibrary.org or by telephone at (631) 924-6400 Free Technology Classes All Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher classes are taught using Microsoft Office 2010 programs Out-of-district patrons can register a week before the program date COMPUTER CLASS REGISTRATION IS ONGOING

Got a new device Cell Phone Photography Tuesday, January 15 at 7:00 pm - Genealogy - during the holidays? Professional photographer Jim Kennedy, will go over all the various ways of improving the quality of your Genealogy These classes will teach you cell phone images. Whether you use your phone for how to use them! family pictures, selfies, landscapes, nature or any other One-on-One Time type of photography, you will learn how to improve Tuesday, January 15 and Thursday, iPhone/iPad Basics your images. We will discuss lighting, composition, February 21 from 1:00-4:00 pm Tuesday, January 15 at 10:00 am AND accessories and much more. Call (631) 924-6400 x250 to schedule Tuesday, January 22 at 10:00 am Streaming 101: an appointment. No walk-ins This two-part class will help you get started and learn all about your iPad/iPhone. Bring Cable TV Alternatives Kathy Then will be available in our computer lab to help you with your your own device and learn how to navigate Thursday, January 17 at 6:30 pm genealogy questions. Kathy will your device, change the settings, download Roku, Amazon Firestick, Chromecast, Apple TV: there apps and much more! help you find sources and records to are more options than ever for watching television! In connect you with your family roots. Android Basics this lecture, we’ll guide you through different streaming programs and services so you can make the best Monday, February 4 at 10:00 am AND choice. Monday, February 11 at 10:00 am No experience with Android devices? No iPhone/iPad User’s Group Tech Thursdays problem! Bring your own phone or tablet and Tuesday, January 29 at 10:00 am learn how to navigate your device, change Thursday, January 31 at 6:30 pm Open Lab is every Thursday the settings, download apps and much more Come to this bimonthly group to learn more about from 10:00 am-1:00 pm in this two-part class. iPhone/iPad. Bring questions and tips to share! Introduction to Windows 10 Introduction to Microsoft Word Did you attend one of our classes or one- Saturday, January 26 at 10:00 am on-one appointments, but you still need to Friday, February 8 at 7:00 pm practice the skills you learned? Windows 10 is the latest version of Prerequisites: Basic computer experience Microsoft’s operating system for PCs and Learn the basics of word processing including creating Need help searching the Internet, applying tablets. Learn the basics of this operating a document, saving, editing, formatting, and much for a job or using Microsoft Word? system. more. Come to the Computer Lab, where we will Introduction to the Mac Introduction to Microsoft Excel have an instructor on hand to assist you with Tuesday, February 26 at 6:30 pm Saturday, February 23 at 10:00 am whatever you are working on. Learn all about the desktop, the elements of Prerequisites: Basic computer experience the computer, tools and toolbars, how to get Learn the basics of the world’s most popular No need to register, online, and much more in this intro class of spreadsheet program, including creating, editing and Apple’s Mac computer. formatting worksheets, formulas, and much more. just drop in!

SCORE Business Classes SCORE is a volunteer team of experienced business mentors dedicated to providing insights and knowledge to small business Starting and Growing a Successful Business owners and those wishing to start a business. They are presenting five workshops for you to attend. Tuesday, January 8 from 7:00-8:30 pm Register for one, two or all five sessions. Thinking about starting a new business or already have? This course is for you! Learn all of the basics of setting up a business from the experts at SCORE. Registration for all sessions begins on December 22. Receive top-notch marketing advice and learn about legal entity structures, paying taxes, keeping financial records and insurance. Social Media Marketing Writing a Business Plan For Your Business Tuesday, January 15 from 7:00-8:30 pm Tuesday, January 29 from 7:00-8:30 pm If you are a business owner looking to create a business plan, this course is a Social media is a must in today’s business world. goldmine of knowledge. Learn the best methods for creating the most successful Whether you are selling to businesses or directly to business plan, including advice on start-up costs, preparing budgets, cash flow consumers, social media is an effective marketing projections, and how to use a business plan for financing. A detailed exemplar tool to reach your buying audience. SCORE walkthrough will also be conducted. This program is predominantly for those eliminates the mystery and provides a valuable who have already taken the first SCORE class, “Starting and GrowingY our and easy to understand overview. Own Business,” but all business owners are welcome. The Power of Successful Marketing: The Key to Increasing Sales Email Marketing Tuesday, January 22 from 7:00-8:30 pm Tuesday, February 5 from 7:00-8:30 pm If no one knows about your product or service, how can they buy it? Awareness is the first principle in marketing. SCORE mentors will identify the basics to Learn the five easy steps you need to harness the power market your business and help to determine your target audience. You will learn of the inbox. From revealing why regular email doesn’t work to insider tips and marketing disciplines, budgeting, and the key elements to write marketing plans techniques such as automated list building tools and design elements, this seminar to reach your specific audience. will give you the keys to effective email marketing.

Classes and events requiring in-person registration are marked with an asterisk (*) January/February 2019 11 JANUARY 2019 PROGRAM CALENDAR (C) Children’s Program (T) Teen Program (A) Adult Program SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 2019 Winter Reading Club New Year’s 5 “Reading is 1 10 AM (A) HICAP 2 10 AM (A) Tech Thursdays 3 10 AM (A) Hey! Let’s Play! 4 My Thing” Day Medicare/Medicaid Assistance 10:30 AM (C) Tinker Tots 10:30 am (C) Bouncing Babies 10 AM (A) ESOL Beginner Part 2 2:15 PM (A) Watch-a-Movie Wednesday! 2 PM (C) Tinker Tots 6 PM, 7 PM (C) Coding with Scratch 11 AM (C) Morning at the Movies Registration begins LIBRARY CLOSED 4:45 PM (C) Kiddie Cafe 6:30 PM (C) Bouncing Babies 7 PM (T) Jeopardy! 2 PM (A) Saturday Afternoon Movie January 7

2:15 PM (A) Watch-a-Movie Wednesday! 10:30 AM (A) SmileAwhile 2:45 PM (T) Bookstormers (offsite-LJH) 10 AM (A) Hey! Let’s Play! at the Movies 2:45 PM (C) Winter Battle of the Books 10 AM (C) Babies Boogie 7 PM (A) Nighttime Book Discussion (offsite-LMS) 11 AM (C) Toddlers Tango 6 Winter Reading Clubs Begin 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 PM (A) Starting & Growing a 4:30 PM, 7 PM (A) Gather Round the 6 PM, 7 PM (C) Coding with Scratch 10 AM (T) 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class 10:30 AM, 2 PM (C) Playtown Succesful Business Table this Winter 10 AM (A) Tech Thursdays 6:30 PM (A) Jamory 10 AM (A) General Defensive Driving 7 PM (T) Baking to Donate 7 PM (T) Craft Kits for Donation 4:30 PM-5:45 PM (C) Paws for Reading 6:30 PM (C) Stuffed Animal Slumber Party 6:30 PM (A) ESOL Beginner 10 AM (A) ESOL Beginner Part 2 7 PM (C) Painted Claypot Snowman 7 PM (T) Craft Kits for Donation 7 PM (T) Paint Night 11 AM (C) Mostly Mother Goose

10 AM (A) Tech Thursdays 10 AM (A) Hey! Let’s Play! 10 AM (C) Parent Toddler Workshop 10 AM (C) Parent Toddler Workshop 10:30 AM (C) Tots n’ Books 10 AM (A) iPhone/iPad Basics 2 PM (C) Babies n’ Books 1 PM (C) Preschool Playtime 2 PM (A) Headline News 13 10 AM (A) AARP Smart Driver Course14 1 PM (A) Genealogy One-on-One Time15 2:15 PM (A) Watch-a-Movie Wednesday!16 3:15 PM (A) Daytime Book Discussion17 2:30 PM (A) Title Swap at the 18 19 2 PM (A) Summer 10:30 AM, 2 PM (C) Musical 7 PM (C) Book Bistro 2:45 PM (C) Winter Battle of the Books 6:30 PM (A) Streaming 101: “Snowed Inn” 10 AM (A) ESOL Beginner Part 2 Breeze Music Trio Seussical Dancetime 7 PM (A) Writing a Business Plan (offsite-LMS) Cable TV Alternatives 6:30 PM (A) ESOL Beginner 11 AM (C) Make it @ Your Library Concert 7 PM (A) Block of the Month 7 PM (A) Cell Phone Photography 7 PM (A) Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7 PM (T) Placemats for Meal Services 7 PM (T) Perler Palooza 7 PM (T) Operation Gratitude Bracelets 7 PM (T) Operation Gratitude Bracelets 7 PM (T) Beginner Sign Language 7 PM (C) Kindness Kids T-shirt Totes 7 PM (C) Brush Bots

10 AM (C) Toddler Tales 10:30 AM (A) Martin Luther King, Jr. 2:15 PM (A) Watch-a-Movie Wednesday! Day of Service Project” 21 22 2:45 PM (C) Winter Battle of the Books23 24 25 26 20 11 AM (C) Mad Science-Up, Up, & Away 10 AM (C) Parent Toddler Workshop (offsite-LMS) 2 PM (T) Martin Luther King, Jr. 10 AM (A) iPhone/iPad Basics 6:30 PM (A) Evening Canasta Day of Service 12 PM (A) Medicaid Enrollment Assistance 6:30 PM (C) Basic Cake Decorating 10 AM (A) Tech Thursdays 10 AM (A) Hey! Let’s Play! 10 AM, 11 AM (C) Baking Memories 2:30 PM (A) Start the New Year 7 PM (A) Marketing: The Key to 6:30 PM (C) Pajama Jam 10 AM (C) Parent Toddler Workshop 10:30 AM, 6:30 PM (C) Bear Snores On 10 AM (A) Introduction to Windows 10 with a New Attitude Increasing Sales 7 PM (T) Beginner Sign Language 1 PM (C) Preschool Playtime 7 PM (T) Dungeons & Dragons 10 AM (A) Career Coaching 6:30 PM (A) ESOL Beginner 7 PM (T) Food Around the World 7 PM (A) Nikola Tesla: Who Was He? 7 PM (T) DIY Dog Toys

10 AM (C) Toddler Tales Join us for this year’s 2:15 PM (A) Watch-a-Movie Wednesday! 10 AM (A) Tech Thursdays 9:30 AM (A) Stony Brook Mobile 10 AM (C) Parent Toddler Workshop29 2:45 PM (C) Winter Battle of the Books30 10 AM (C) Parent Toddler Workshop ADULT WINTER READING CLUB! 27 Mammography Van 28 10 AM (A) iPhone/iPad User’s Group (offsite-LMS) 1 PM (C) Preschool Playtime 31 2 PM (A) Islandwide 10:30 AM (A) Koga Lite 4 PM (A) Career Coaching 6 PM (A) General Defensive Driving 6 PM (A) General Defensive Driving Weather and Winter 6:30 PM (A) ESOL Beginner 7 PM (A) Social Media :Grow Your 6:30 PM (A) Evening Canasta 6:30 PM (A) iPhone/iPad User’s Group “ ” 6:30 PM (C) Picture Perfect Small Business 6:30 PM (C) Pajama Jam 6:30 PM (C) Snowman Wood Ornament Snowed Inn 7 PM (T) No-Sew Fleece Blanket 7 PM (T) No-Sew Fleece Blanket 7 PM (T) Beginner Sign Language 7 PM(T) Cards for Hospitalized Kids Registration begins January 7

FEBRUARY 2019 PROGRAM CALENDAR (C) Children’s Program (T) Teen Program (A) Adult Program SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 10 AM (A) Hey! Let’s Play! 10 AM, 6 PM (C) Explore It Throughout January & February Library Gallery Exhibit 10:30 AM (A) Blood Pressure Screening 10 AM (A) ESOL Beginner Part 2 Make sure you stop in and view some wonderful paintings of local, historical 10:30 AM (A) 52 Things I Love About You1 10 AM (T) Explore It Assistance 2 landmarks created by Peter Haase. Until his passing, Mr. Haase was a longtime 2:30 PM (A) Title Swap at the “Snowed Inn” 10 AM (C) Explore It 5 PM, 6 PM (C) Minecraft Junior 11 AM (C) Take Your Child to the Library resident of Long Island and his inspirational works are sure to catch your eye. 6 PM (T) Explore It Assistance Day Jester Jim Show Perhaps you’ll recognize some of the landmarks yourself! 6:30 PM (A) ESOL Beginner 12 PM (T) Explore It Assistance 7 PM (T) Taste Test Challenge 2 PM (A) Saturday Afternoon Movie The paintings were generously donated by Donald M. Bayles. 7 PM (C) Minecraft Club

10 AM (A) Android Basics 9:30 AM (A) AARP Tax Prep 9:30 AM (A) AARP Tax Prep 10 AM (A) Hey! Let’s Play! 3 10:30 AM (A) Koga Lite 10 AM (A) HICAP 5 10 AM (C) Toddler Tales 10 AM, 2 PM (C) Baby Games 11 AM (A) Seal Walk at Cupsogue 9 2 PM (A) Winter Writing Group 10 AM (C) Parent Toddler Workshop 2:15 PM (A) Watch-a-Movie Wednesday!6 7 6 PM (T) Game Buddies 8 2 PM (A) Wolfgang 4 2:30 PM (A) 52 Things I Love 10 AM (A) Tech Thursdays (offsite) Amadeus Mozart: 12 PM (A) Medicaid Enrollment Assistance 4:45 PM (C) Kiddie Cafe 6 PM (C) Games & Goodies Junior About You 10 AM (C) Parent Toddler Workshop 10 AM (A) General Defensive Driving The Man Behind 7 PM (A) Nighttime Book Discussion 6 PM (A) AARP Smart Driver Course 6:30 PM (A) Jamory 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM (C) Shake & 10 AM (A) Dental Health for Seniors 10 AM (A) ESOL Beginner Part 2 the Music 7 PM (A) The Power of Successful 6:30 PM (A) Evening Canasta 6:30 PM (A) ESOL Beginner Make Music Email Marketing 6:30 PM (C) Pajama Jam 1 PM (C) Preschool Playtime 7 PM (A) Intro to Microsoft Word 11:30 AM (T) Dungeons And Dragons 6:30 PM (A) ESOL Beginner 7 PM (T) Craft Kits for Donation 7 PM (T) Beginner Sign Language 6 PM (A) AARP Smart Driver Course 7 PM (T) Valentine’s Craft Craze 1 PM (A) Knotted Wire Necklace 7 PM (T) Gift Bags For Our Troops 7 PM (C) Kindness Kids 7 PM (T) Craft Kits for Donation 7 PM (T) Talking Newsletter 7 PM (C) Games & Goodies 2 PM (T) Pom-Pom Rugs

9:30 AM (A) AARP Tax Prep 10 10 AM (A) Android Basics 11 12 10 AM, 11:30 AM (C) Sweethearts 13 15 10 AM, 2 PM (C) Baby Love & Valentines 14 10 AM (A) Hey! Let’s Play! 16 10:30 AM (A) Koga Lite 9:30 AM (A) AARP Tax Prep 2:15 PM (A) Watch-a-Movie Wednesday! 10 AM (A) Tech Thursdays 1 PM (A) Chocolate Pancake 2 PM (A) Winter Writing Group 10 AM (C) Parent Toddler Workshop 2:45 PM (T) Bookstormers (offsite-LJH) 10 AM (C) Parent Toddler Workshop 2:30 PM (A) Title Swap at the 10 AM (A) Career Coaching 7 PM (A) Block of the Month 6:30 PM (A) Virtual Tour of Pompeii 4:30 PM-5:45 PM (C) Paws for Reading 1 PM (C) Preschool Playtime “Snowed Inn” 10 AM (A) ESOL Beginner Part 2 7 PM (T) Gift Bags For Our Troops 6:30 pm (C) Crafty Cupid 7 PM (A) Library Board of Trustees Meeting 6:30 PM (A) Chocolate Covered Everything 6:30 PM (A) ESOL Beginner 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM (C) Chocolate 7 PM (C) You and Me Jewelry 7 PM (T) Seed Spree 7 PM (T) Baking to Donate 7 PM (T) Seed Spree 7 PM (T) Sea Glass Paint Night Chip Muffin Tops

10 AM (C) Baby Picasso 9:30 AM (A) AARP Tax Prep 10 AM (A) Tech Thursdays 11:30 AM (C) Art Starts 9:30 AM (A) AARP Tax Prep 10 AM (C) Whimsical Wednesday 1 PM (A) Genealogy One-on-One Time 2 PM (A) Aaron 18 19 20 21 22 17 2 PM (T) Chocolate Pudding Pie 10 AM (A) Hey! Let’s Play! 23 11 AM (C) Plaza Theatrical Presents 2 PM (T) Teen Trivia 2 PM (C) Flower Powered Pin Bernard Brim: 2 PM (A) Winter Writing Group “Cat in the Hat” 2:15 PM (A) Watch-a-Movie Wednesday! 3:15 PM (T/A) Teen & Adult Book Discussion 2 PM (C) Mixed Media Polar Bear 10 AM (A) Intro to Microsoft Excel Jazz & Soul 6:30 PM (C) Messy Monday 6:30 PM (A) ESOL Conversation 5:45 PM, 7 PM (C) Science Fair Help Day 6 PM (T) Library Mini-Golf Assistance 3 PM (C) Winter Birch Tree Art Scene 11 AM (C) WRC Show With Experience 7 PM (T) DIY Dog Toys 6:30 PM (T) Library Mini-Golf Assistance 7 PM (T) Operation Gratitude Bracelets 6:15 PM (C) Mini-Golf 7 PM (T) Dungeons & Dragons Petra Puppets

9:30 AM (A) AARP Tax Prep Check Out Our New 10:30 AM (A) SmileAwhile with a 24 25 Colorful Morning 26 27 28 Equipment & Gadgets Collection! 10 AM, 11 AM (C) Let’s Move 12 PM (A) Medicaid Enrollment Assistance 9:30 AM (A) AARP Tax Prep with Playhooray 4 PM (A) Career Coaching 11 AM (C) Stretchy Storytime 10 AM (A) Tech Thursdays BORROW A VARIETY OF ITEMS 2 PM (A) Winter Writing Group 6:30 PM (A) Intro to the Mac 2:15 PM (A) Watch-a-Movie Wednesday! 4:45 PM (C) Silly Science Surprise From a sewing machine to a telescope; there is 6:30 PM (A) ESOL Beginner 6 PM (A) General Defensive Driving 6:30 PM (A) ESOL Conversation 6 PM (A) General Defensive Driving something for everyone in this growing collection! 7 PM (T) Cat’s Meow 7 PM (T) Cat’s Meow 7 PM (T) Seed Spree 7 PM (T) Seed Spree 7 PM (C) Winter Scrapbooking Browse & Reserve on longwoodlibrary.org

12 Longwood Public Library Register for classes and events in person, online at longwoodlibrary.org or by telephone at (631) 924-6400