Library Newsletter and Program Guide January/February 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show Day Trip Trip Registration Information: Payment is due at the time of registration. Cardholders may register one non-cardholder to attend with them. Patrons may add additional non- cardholders to a waiting list and they may attend if space allows. No refunds will be issued for cancellations unless we are able to fill your spot. Philadelphia Flower Show Saturday, February 29 COPIAGUE Departure from library: 8:00 AM Departure from Philadelphia: 4:30 PM MEMORIAL Cost - Adults 30+: $64.00 PUBLIC LIBRARY Adults 18-29: $52.00 | Children 5-17: $47.00 (631) 691-1111 Registration will begin on Saturday, January 11 at 11:00 AM. www.copiaguelibrary.org Join us on a joint trip with the Amityville Library to the Philadelphia Flower Show’s Riviera Holiday. The show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and will Homebound Services immerse visitors in the sights, scents, and tastes of the Mediterranean Riviera. See thousands of plant and floral design entries of local enthusiasts in hundreds of categories. Shoppers - If you are unable to get to the find a bustling marketplace with an array of take-home products to get the garden started library to check out materials, you and a World Bazaar of beautiful and exotic crafts and products. Price includes ticket to may sign up for our patrons who the show, deluxe motor coach transportation and bus driver gratuity. are homebound program and have library materials mailed to your Copiague’s New Little Free Library home at no cost. Please contact the Circulation Desk for more Dedication and Ribbon information and to register. Cutting Ceremony Our Little Free Library, generously Board Games donated by the Friends of the Borrow a board game and get ready Copiague Library, was officially for some fun! These games are sure dedicated on Saturday, December 7. to keep you and your family laughing The dedication was part of the Ribbon and playing all winter long. Cutting Ceremony for the Gateway •Axis & Allies •Monopoly Park located on the corner of •Battleship •Scrabble Dixon Ave. and Great Neck Road. •Clue •Settlers of Catan •Game of Life •Stratego •Jenga •Trivial Pursuit All you need is your Copiague Present at the dedication ceremony, pictured left to right: Town of Babylon Deputy Supervisor Antonio Martinez, Friends of the Library card. Limit 1 game per card. Copiague Library Board members Irene Ruland and Shirley Porfidio, Library Director Kenneth Miller, Library Trustees Ed Mutchnick and Passport Services Dianne Breiner, and Town of Babylon Councilwoman Jackie Gordon. Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 - 8:00 PM Film Screening Wednesdays | 2:00 - 6:00 PM Make an appointment with a library A Blizzard of Books! staff member to process your Adult Winter Reading Club 2020 application for a U.S. Passport. January 2 - February 3 Photos are available for an additional Operation Program No. 101 fee. Call the library for information Underground or to schedule an appointment. When is the best time to read? Railroad Museum Passes When you are snowed in Presents: We have over 30 passes including: from a blizzard! Operation •Children’s Museum of Manhattan Grab a cup of hot chocolate and Toussaint •Cradle of Aviation snuggle up with your favorite book Guggenheim Museum Monday, February 3 • this winter. Join the winter reading •Heckscher Museum of Art 7:00 - 8:45 PM club for your chance to win one •Museum of the Moving Image O.U.R. is a non-profit organization that •New York Hall of Science of five blizzard comfort/survival assists governments around the world in the rescue of human trafficking victims, New York Transit Museum baskets. Every book you read awards • with a focus on saving children. O.U.R. you an entry into the raffle, the •Walt Whitman Birthplace volunteers will present a screening of the For a complete listing go to more you read, the more chances documentary Operation Toussaint (1hr copiaguelibrary.org and click on you have to win! 22min). The film chronicles the events the Museum Passes link for more that lead ex-Special Agent Tim Ballard to information and to reserve a pass. Read at least one book to create Operation Underground Railroad be invited to the finale on as well as the organization’s ongoing fight to rescue children, bring traffickers Inclement Weather Saturday, February 8. In case of inclement weather, please to justice and put an end to human check the message at the top of trafficking. This program is open to all. No registration necessary. our homepage (copiaguelibrary. org) or call 631-691-1111 to make Copiague Memorial Public Library sure the library is open. 50 Deauville Blvd. Non-Profit Org. Copiague, NY 11726 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 24 FOLLOW *****ECRWSS** Copiague, NY US ON: Postal Customer www.copiaguelibrary.org | 631-691-1111 - January/February 2020 Adults Page Page 3 3 In-person, telephone and online registration for adult programs for Copiague cardholders begins at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 3, unless otherwise noted. Registration for non-residents will begin on Thursday, January 9 at 10:00 AM. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Computer Courses Saturday Entertainment One-On-One Tech Help Appointments Fiddler’s Green | Program No. 109 | Saturday, January 25 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM Call to make a 30-minute one-on-one The Irish/Scottish music of Fiddler’s Green has been popular around Long Island for over appointment with one of our tech-savvy staff twenty years. The band’s music ranges from rousing to poignant, and the audience is invited members. Get help with borrowing ebooks/ to join in with easy to sing choruses. Join Fiddlers Green to celebrate the birthday of poet audiobooks, set up a new Kindle Fire and and lyricist Robert Burns, also known as “The Bard of Ayrshire” and “The National Poet of answer other smartphone, tablet, or laptop Scotland.” questions. Copiague cardholders only. Movie Music Magic! With Gemini Journey All About Streaming Services Program No. 110 | Saturday, February 15 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM Program No. 102 Gemini Journey will explore our common American experience through the lens of cinematic Monday, January 13 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM Switching to internet only service plans music. They will perform musical soundtracks from classic Hollywood films, French films have gained popularity for those who wish and MGM musicals, with memorable scores by iconic film composers. to save money on their monthly bills. There are many other ways to access TV or movies Cookies, Coffee and Karaoke rather than through a cable provider. In Program No. 111 | Saturdays, January 11 and February 1 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM this lecture/demo class, you will learn all Karaoke is back, by popular demand! Belt out a song on a Saturday afternoon on the library’s about streaming services, what devices Karaoke system. Coffee and cookies will be served for those brave enough to sing. you may need, subscription fees and much more. Bring your questions and the experts Saturday Afternoon Movies at Sharper Training Solutions will have the Doors open at 3:00 PM | Movie starts at 3:15 PM answers. Introduction to Computers Program No. 103 Wednesday, January 22 | 6:45 - 8:45 PM Trish Tergesen of Sharper Training Solutions will teach students how to install new programs, organize their computer, how to use the mouse, work with text and saved files, and work with graphics. Space is limited in this hands-on class. All About the Library Website Program No. 104 Wednesday, January 8 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM Can You Ever At Eternity’s Where’d You Go, Leap Year Program No. 105 Forgive Me? Gate Bernadette? (2010) Tuesday, February 11 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM Comedy/Drama Biography/Drama Drama/Comedy Comedy/Romance Learn how to utilize online resources (R) 1hr 46min (PG-13) 1hr 51min (PG-13) 1hr 49min (PG) 1hr 40min through the library’s website. See how Niche Academy provides users with helpful Program No. 112 Program No. 113 Program No. 114 Program No. 115 tutorials on a variety of topics such as Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Brainfuse, Instagram, and NoveList. Stay January 4 January 18 February 8 February 29 up to date on library events and the latest new releases by signing up for the library’s email newsletters. Borrow movies, music, Health and Wellness and more with Hoopla and Kanopy. Discover Creativebug’s hundreds of videos that teach Acupuncture Demonstration Antioxidants in Your Diet users how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, and Program No. 116 Program No. 118 screen print. Watch a demonstration of how Wednesday, January 8 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM Wednesday, February 19 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM to download songs from your favorite artists Acupuncturist Donna Nesteruk will explain and Nutritionist John Michel returns to present an with Freegal Music. All these and more will demonstrate the acupuncture points mapped out informative workshop on the importance of be discussed in this detailed class. through the entire body and how they are used in antioxidants. Learn what an antioxidant is, how they traditional Chinese medicine. These points enable can help lower the risk of chronic diseases and what the practitioner to unblock obstructions that may foods are rich in antioxidants. Cooking cause pain, discomfort or illness. Ready, Set, Eat: Filling Our Hearts with Love Through The Basics of the Keto Diet Foods for the Big Game Meditation | Program No. 119 Program No. 106 With KetoBob Thursday, February 27 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM Tuesday, January 21 Program No. 117 Certified Holistic Health Counsellor Rosanna Jimenez 4:00 - 5:30 PM Wednesday, February 12 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM will discuss how to use meditation to transform the Get ready for Super Bowl Writer, educator, and keto coach Robert Scappatore heart by incorporating more love and peace into entertaining with Chef Rob as he teaches you presents the basics of the keto diet. Bob describes daily life. Participants will learn to let go of anger, how to make shrimp scampi dip on grilled how he lost 100 pounds in 9 months, lowered his fear and worry in order to create more harmonious flatbread and a delicious buffalo chicken stew. blood pressure, stabilized blood sugars, reduced relationships, better work and home environments Copies of the recipes will be available. inflammation, and improved cognitive functioning. and experience a deep sense of personal peace. Finances and Tax Help Smarter Social Security AARP Tax Assistance | By Appointment Only Program No. 107 | Tuesday, January 14 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April 7 Learn the options and procedures of applying for social security with CPA, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Dan Mazzola. Dan will discuss how your social security payment is calculated In-person and telephone registration for this program is ongoing. and which factors should be considered when deciding when to file to claim The AARP tax preparation assistants will be here to provide high quality, free your payments. Make the right choices to increase your retirement income. income tax assistance to low and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. This program is open to Copiague Financial Goals cardholders only. Program No. 108 | Wednesday, January 15 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM VITA Tax Assistance | By Appointment Only Financial Advisor Justin Hopper from Cetera Investors will Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9 discuss financial protection for your family, planning for 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM emergencies, and other big expenses, including buying In-person and telephone registration for this program is ongoing. or remodeling a home, college tuition, weddings and VITA volunteers will be at the library to do simple tax returns. This program planning for retirement. is open to Copiague cardholders only. www.copiaguelibrary.org | 631-691-1111 - January/February 2020 Page Page 3 3 General Interest Programs Shipwreck of Hopes Route 25A: Long Island’s Country Road Program No. 120 | Wednesday, January 22 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM Program No. 129 Angela Reich is a resident of Long Island and serves as docent for New York’s Tuesday, February 25 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM historical Fire Island Lighthouse. Ms. Reich is an independent researcher who Route 25A is the main east-west route along the north shore, has shared her love and knowledge of Long Island’s maritime history with running 73 miles from the Midtown Tunnel to Calverton. Join the Lighthouse patrons and various historical societies through the years. Ms. Eco Photo Explorers as they traverse this iconic thoroughfare Reich will discuss her novel Shipwreck of Hopes, a true story of the wreck of with stories and photos and see how many landmarks you the ship Elizabeth off Long Island in 1850: a tale of shipwreck, deception, recognize. thievery and murder. Copies of the book will be available for purchase for $15.00 cash only. Flowers & Vegetables for the Early Spring Garden Program No. 130 Chinese New Year: The Year of the Rat Wednesday, February 26 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM Program No. 121 | Monday, January 27 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM Join Paul Levine as he discusses a variety of different plants, flowers and Dr. William of the LI Chinese Culture Presentation Team vegetables for the early spring garden. Learn about the best soil and fertilizer will lead a discussion of the festival celebrating the to use, whether the plants should be planted in the ground or in containers beginning of the new year on the traditional Chinese and the different watering techniques one can use. Mr. Levine will also discuss calendar. Chinese history, martial arts and medicine how to combat problem pests and the best locations to plant the different will also be discussed. varieties. Peril on the Sea Scott Joplin: The King of Ragtime Program No. 122 | Tuesday, January 28 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM Program No. 131 Master Mariner Captain Sean Tortora will discuss the fatal collision involving Wednesday, February 26 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM the USS Fitzgerald and USS McCain in the Sea of Japan on June 17, 2017. Scott Joplin is considered one of the greatest composers Captain Tortora has been called as an expert witness in several high profile of the 20th century, and is known as the “King of maritime cases and his insights are fascinating. Ragtime.” Dan Lupo of A to G School of Music will discuss Joplin’s life and works and will perform some of History of the Superbowl Joplin’s famous compositions. Program No. 123 | Wednesday, January 29 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM Did you know that the Super Bowl was created as a result of the African American boycott of the AFL All-Star Game in New Orleans in 1965? Veteran Crafts sports broadcaster Evan Weiner will take you on a journey from the birth of the Super Bowl to the halftime shows and everything in between! Wood Ski Wall Hanging Thursday, January 16 Columbo: Just One More Thing Program No. 132 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM Program No. 124 | Tuesday, February 4 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM Program No. 133 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM Peter Falk created an indelible impression on the TV viewing public with his January is for snow and skiing. Rinette will show you how to make a wood ski masterful portrayal of Lt. Columbo. Sal St. George will discuss the origins of wall hanging complete with ski poles. Please bring your own paint brush, this beloved detective. Attendees will have a chance to solve a crime featured glue gun and scissors. on the show with the same clues given to the master detective. Ceramic Snowflake Lantern A View from the Bench Tuesday, January 28 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM Program No. 125 | Wednesday, February 5 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM Registration begins Saturday, December 28 at 10:00 AM. Judge Joseph Bianco, circuit judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Non-residents may register beginning Friday, January 3 at 11:30 AM. Circuit will discuss the selection process for federal judges, cases and issues Rosemarie Attard returns to show you how to use the dry brush technique to litigated on Long Island. Judge Bianco will discuss the challenges facing our paint a ceramic snowflake lantern. There is a $6.00 materials fee due at the criminal justice system. time of registration. Sagamore Hill: Theodore Roosevelt’s Summer White House Snowman Solar Light Program No. 126 Thursday, January 30 Tuesday, February 11 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM Program No. 134 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM Discover the story behind President Theodore Program No. 135 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM Roosevelt’s favorite place in the world: Marie Odell will guide you in creating a light-up snowman decoration to Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, commonly brighten up your winter. Please bring your own glue gun and scissors. referred to as the “Summer White House”. Historian Bill Bleyer recounts bygone Valentine Craft days at Roosevelt’s haven with previously Tuesday, February 11 unpublished photographs and a room-by- Program No. 136 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM room guide to the house and grounds. Program No. 137 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM Hygge: The Danish Art of Embracing Winter Cupid is lurking and Marie Odell is crafting. Create a craft for Valentine’s Day Program No. 127 | Tuesday, February 18 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM and make someone happy. Please bring your own glue gun and scissors. Learn about the Danish philosophy of Hygee, which counters the cold, dark winter months by embracing friends and family, contentment, well-being and Burlap Heart Wall Hanging cozy spaces. Thursday, February 13 Program No. 138 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM The Founding Father’s Quagmire Program No. 139 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM Program No. 128 | Monday, February 24 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM Love is on the wall in the form of a heart. Join Rinette as Molloy College history professor Tom Egan returns to examine the Founding she teaches you how to make a fun wall hanging using Fathers and the issue of slavery. Professor Egan will discuss the creation wire, burlap and paint. Please bring your own paint of the Declaration of Independence and how Washington, Jefferson, Adams brush, glue gun and scissors. and the rest of the framers reconciled “All men are created equal” with the perpetuation of slavery in America. Library Meet-ups AARP Babylon Volunteer Chapter Tuesdays, January 14 and February 4 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM Long Island Sierra Club Join the local chapter of AARP and learn more about becoming an AARP volunteer. This meeting is hosted by the Babylon volunteer team. Thursday, January 23 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM Bill Feldman of Empire Clean Energy will speak Friends of the Library | Tuesday, January 21 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM about BIPV (Building Integrated PV energy). BIPV The Friends of the Copiague Library is an independent, not-for-profit organization that holds various includes solar carports, awnings, windows and fundraising events throughout the year to enhance library resources and programs. All are welcome roofs. This program will show us what’s new in to join. solar tax incentives. Knitting and Crocheting Group Thursday, February 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM Thursdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 | 1:00 - 3:30 PM Ron Gelardi is a NYSEC environmental educator This informal group of knitters and crocheters meets at the library to share ideas, tips, tricks and who will speak about wildlife conservation in spend time working on various projects. international trade. Learn how your purchases matter in helping to end environmental Friday Afternoon Games destruction and extinction in countries around Fridays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM the world. Come with your group to play any game of your choice. www.copiaguelibrary.org | 631-691-1111 - January/February 2020 Adults Page 5 In-person, telephone and online registration for adult programs for Copiague cardholders begins at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 3, unless otherwise noted. Registration for non-residents will begin on Thursday, January 9 at 10:00 AM. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Continuing Programs for Your Enjoyment AARP Smart Driver Program No. 140 Wednesday Matinee Movies Tuesday, February 25 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Program No. 141 Drivers ages 50 and over are welcome to register. A Doors open at 11:30 AM | Movie starts at 12:00 PM $20.00 fee for AARP members, $25.00 for non-members, payable to AARP by check or money order is due the day of Peanut Butter Falcon A Dog’s Way Home the class. Please bring a pen and your driver’s license. January 8 February 5 Registration is necessary. Comedy (PG-13) 1hr 37min Drama (PG) 2hr 39min Adelente of Suffolk County The Kitchen Good Boys Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 January 15 February 12 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Crime/Drama (R) 1hr 42min Comedy (R) 1hr 30min A representative from Adelente of Suffolk County will be The Farewell Judy at the library to provide information about the various January 22 February 19 housing, nutritional, educational, youth and family Comedy (PG) 1hr 40min Drama (PG-13) 1hr 58min programs and services they provide. Blood Pressure Screening Blinded By the Light The Tomorrow Man January 29 February 26 Wednesdays, January 8 and February 12 Comedy (PG-13) 1hr 58min Drama (PG-13) 1hr 34min 11:00 - 11:30 AM Located in the Adult Room. Registration not required. Citizenship Classes Book Discussions Mondays, January 6, 13, 27 February 3, 10, 24 All are welcome to attend. You may pick-up a copy 7:00 - 8:30 PM of each book at the Circulation Desk. Please call the library to register. This class is open to all. Afternoon Discussions Evening Discussions 1:00 - 2:30 PM 7:30 - 9:00 PM Copiague Homemakers Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19 Gone To Dust The Bridge 6:30 - 8:30 PM by Matt Goldman Ladies: a memoir The Homemakers make crafts, scarves and hats for local Program No. 142 by Betsy Lerner nursing home residents and school children in need. Thursday, Program No. 144 GRASP/HELP Home Study January 9 Tuesday, Thursday, January 9 January 14 5:00 - 9:00 PM This program is for anyone who would like to earn their I Am Malala I Am Malala TASC, formerly known as GED, from home. by Malala Yousafzai by Malala Yousafzai Call BOCES at: 631-667-6000 ext. 454 to register. Program No. 143 Program No. 145 Medicaid Enrollment Assistance Thursday, Tuesday, for the Aged, Blind and Disabled February 13 February 18 Tuesdays, January 21 and February 18 3:00 - 7:00 PM Representatives from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council Book Discussion Movie: will be available to assist aged, blind and disabled patrons He Named Me Malala enroll in the following programs: Medicaid, Medicaid Buy- Program No. 146 In for Working People with Disabilities, Medicaid Spend- Thursday, February 27 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM Down, Medicare Savings, and Medicaid for care in a Join the book discussion groups as they watch the nursing home. Assistance will be given on a first come, movie He Named Me Malala (PG-13, 1hr 28min) first served basis. Please bring proof of home address, which is based on the book by Malala Yousafzai. income, financial resources, and if applicable, proof of supplemental insurance. For more information, please call If you wish to take part in the discussion after the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-435-3000. the movie, please read the book by February 27. Exercise Programs It is recommended that loose, comfortable clothing be worn for these exercise programs. Registration is limited to two library cards per person. A non-refundable fee of $2.00 for each class in the series is due at registration. Simply Stronger Chair Yoga 10:30 - 11:15 AM or 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Fridays, January 3, 10, 17, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Mondays, January 6, 13, 27 Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is performed sitting on a chair, or standing February 3, 10, 24 and using a chair for support. The class will include breathing techniques and ways to Thursdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 relax the mind and body. Please bring a yoga mat, if you have one, to help steady February 6, 13, 20, 27 the chair. This exercise class focuses on low-impact cardio Zumba and light strength training. Please bring 1 or Saturdays, January 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 22, 29 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM 2 lb hand weights and a ball 8 - 10 inches in diameter. Afternoon Yoga Mondays, January 6, 13, 27 February 3, 10, 24 In-person registration for Simply Stronger 4:00 - 5:30 PM | Participants must bring their own mats. classes begins on Monday, December 30. 10:30 AM class registration begins at 11:15 AM. In-person registration for these exercise programs 11:30 AM class registration begins at 12:15 PM. begins Saturday, December 28 at 11:00 AM for Copiague cardholders. Non-residents may register Non-residents may register beginning beginning Monday, December 30 at 10:00 AM. Tuesday, December 31 at 10:00 AM. www.copiaguelibrary.org | 631-691-1111 - January/February 2020 Page 5 JANUARY 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 Notary Services Children/Tween/Teen Adult program registration Afternoon Movie-3pm program registration begins-10:30am The library now offers Notary Public services. begins-10:30am Chair Yoga-12pm Adult Winter Reading Afternoon Games-1:30pm Please bring valid photo ID. Fee is $2.00 per Club begins Simply Stronger notarization. Please call the library for notary -10:30am & 11:30pm availability and more information. Knitting & Crocheting-1pm Library Closed 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Simply Stronger Adelente-10:30am Blood Pressure Screening Simply Stronger Chair Yoga-12pm Children & Teen Winter -10:30am & 11:30am Book Face Creation-5pm -11am -10:30am & 11:30am Afternoon Games-1:30pm Reading Clubs begin Story Fun-10:30am Matinee Movie-12pm Fantastic Fingerplays-10:30am Teen Snowman Lanterns-7pm Zumba-10am Afternoon Yoga-4pm Roll a Snowman-4:30pm Knitting & Crocheting-1pm Flower Show trip registration Teen No Bake Pet Treats-7pm All About the Library Website Book Discussion-1pm -11am Citizenship Class-7pm -6pm GRASP/HELP-5pm Winter Reading Celebration Copiague Homemakers Teen Make & Take: -1pm -6:30pm Rainbow Cupcakes-7pm Cookies, Coffee & Karaoke Acupuncture Demonstration -3:30pm -7pm 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Adelente-10:30am Baby Bonanza-10:30am Zumba-10am Simply Stronger Simply Stronger Chair Yoga-12pm January Drop in Craft-12pm Matinee Movie-12pm Aquatic Adventure with -10:30am & 11:30am -10:30am & 11:30am Afternoon Games-1:30pm AARP Babylon Chapter-1pm Wildlife-1pm Story Fun-10:30am Copiague Homemakers Sing, Sign with Me-10:30am Children’s Movie-4:30pm Parachute Fun-1:30pm -6:30pm Afternoon Movie-3pm Afternoon Yoga-4pm Knitting & Crocheting-1pm Teen Life Size Games: Smarter Social Security-7pm All About Streaming Services Financial Goals-7pm Wood Ski Wall Hanging Hungry Hungry Hippos-7pm Book Discussion-7:30pm -6:30pm -3pm & 6:30pm Citizenship Class-7pm Tween Glitter Charms and Keychains-5pm Teen Anime & Cosplay -6:30pm 19 20 Adelente-10:30am 21 22 23 24 25 Simply Stronger Martin Luther Parent Toddler Workshop Matinee Movie-12pm Sensory Storytime-10:30am Zumba-10am -10:30am & 11:30am -10:30am Copiague Homemakers Afternoon Games-1:30pm Winter Craft-a-thon-12pm King Jr. Day Fantastic Fingerplays-10:30am Medicaid Enrollment -6:30pm Teen Movie & Pizza-4:30pm Fiddler’s Green-2pm Knitting & Crocheting-1pm Library Assistance-3pm Introduction to Computers Teen 3D Flower Painting Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels Ready, Set, Eat: Foods for -6:45pm -7:30pm Closed the Big Game-4pm Shipwreck of Hopes-7pm -4:30pm Friends Meeting-6:30pm L.I. Sierra Club-6:30pm The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Monthly Meeting of the Cookie-6:30pm Board of Trustees-6pm Teen Toy Paramedics-7pm 26 27 28 29 30 31 Simply Stronger Baby Beluga Storytime Simply Stronger Adelente-10:30am Chair Yoga-12pm -10:30am & 11:30am -10:30am -10:30am & 11:30am Shaving Cream Snowman-5pm Afternoon Games-1:30pm Story Fun-10:30am Matinee Movie-12pm Knitting & Crocheting-1pm Ceramic Snowflake Lantern Kid’s Game Day-5:30pm Afternoon Yoga-4pm Groundhog Snacks and Facts Snowman Solar Light -6:30pm Teen Gaming-7pm -3pm & 6:30pm Tween Taco Pillows-6pm Peril on the Sea-7pm -4:30pm Chinese New Year: Copiague Homemakers Teen Marvel Bingo-7pm The Year of the Rat-7pm -6:30pm Citizenship Class-7pm History of the Superbowl-7pm

FEBRUARY 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Zumba-10am Take Your Child to the Library The January hallway display will feature colored pencil Day-1pm Cookies, Coffee & Karaoke drawings by Kathy DeLuca. The February hallway display -3:30pm will feature story telling paintings by Luann Johnson.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Adult Winter Reading Adelente-10:30am Matinee Movie-12pm VITA Tax Assistance-10am Chair Yoga-12pm Zumba-10am Club ends AARP Tax Assistance Pufferfish-4:30pm Simply Stronger Afternoon Games-1:30pm Adult Winter Reading Club Simply Stronger -10:30am Copiague Homemakers -10:30am & 11:30am Teen Escape the Room: Finale-12pm -10:30am & 11:30am Baby Shark Storytime -6:30pm Knitting & Crocheting-1pm Winter Blast-7pm Afternoon Movie-3pm Story Fun-10:30am -10:30am A View from the Bench-7pm L.I. Sierra Club-6:30pm Afternoon Yoga-4pm Columbo: Just One Teen Lollipop Bouquet-7pm Operation Toussaint-7pm More Thing-7pm LEGO Buddies-7pm Teen LEGO Buddies-7pm Citizenship Class-7pm 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Simply Stronger Adelente-10:30am Baby Bonanza-10:30am VITA Tax Assistance-10am Sing, Sign with Me-10:30am Valentine Tea-12:30pm -10:30am & 11:30am AARP Tax Assistance-10:30am Blood Pressure Screening-11am Simply Stronger Chair Yoga-12pm Movie Music Magic! Afternoon Yoga-4pm Parent Toddler Workshop Matinee Movie-12pm -10:30am & 11:30am Afternoon Games-1:30pm With Gemini Journey-3pm Citizenship Class-7pm -10:30am Copiague Homemakers Fantastic Fingerplays-10:30am Teen Movie & Pizza-4:30pm Valentine Craft-3pm & 6:30pm -6:30pm Knitting & Crocheting-1pm Teen No Sew Heating Pads All About the Library Website The Basics of the Keto Diet Book Discussion-1pm -7:30pm -6pm With KetoBob-7pm Burlap Heart Wall Hanging Sagamore Hill-7pm Teen Decorate a Lunch Bag for -3pm & 6:30pm Pajama Storytime-7pm Meals on Wheels-7pm Junior Einsteins-4:30pm Teen K-Pop Club-7pm 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Adelente-10:30am Old MacDonald Had VITA Tax Assistance-10am Sensory Storytime-10:30am Zumba-10am Presidents’ Day AARP Tax Assistance-10:30am a Storytime-10:30am Simply Stronger Chair Yoga-12pm Teen Pre-Licensing-11:30am Library Closed Drop in Craft-12pm Matinee Movie-12pm -10:30am & 11:30am Afternoon Games-1:30pm Parachute Fun-1:30pm Frosty Flubber-3pm Knitting & Crocheting-1pm Tween Avocado Toast and Children’s Movie & Pizza-3pm Teen Book Club-6pm Starfish Cakes-5pm Chill-4:30pm Medicaid Enrollment Copiague Homemakers Teen Anime & Cosplay-6:30pm Teen Snack Around the World: Assistance-3pm -6:30pm El Salvador-7pm Hygge: The Danish Art of Antioxidants in Your Diet-7pm Embracing Winter-7pm Book Discussion-7:30pm 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Simply Stronger Adelente-10:30am Matinee Movie-12pm VITA Tax Assistance-10am Chair Yoga-12pm Children and Teen -10:30am & 11:30am AARP Smart Driver-10:30am Flowers & Vegetables for Simply Stronger Afternoon Games-1:30pm Winter Reading Clubs end Story Fun-10:30am AARP Tax Assistance-10:30am the Early Spring Garden-3pm -10:30am & 11:30am Tween Bookworm Brownies Departure for the Philadelphia Afternoon Yoga-4pm Route 25A: Long Island’s Snowman Snuggle Buddy Fantastic Fingerplays-10:30am -5pm Flower Show trip-8am The Founding Father’s Country Road-7pm -4:30pm Book Discussion Movie-1pm Teen Gaming-7pm Zumba-10am Quagmire-7pm Scott Joplin: The King of Knitting & Crocheting-1pm Play with Your Food-12pm Citizenship Class-7pm Ragtime-7pm My First Bookclub-4:30pm Afternoon Movie-3pm Filling Our Hearts with Love Monthly Meeting of the Through Meditation-7pm Board of Trustees-6pm Teen Frosty Treat-7pm www.copiaguelibrary.org | 631-691-1111 - January/February 2020

Children & Tweens Page 7 In-person, telephone and online registration for Children and Tween programs will begin at 10:30 AM on Thursday, January 2. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. You must use your child’s library card to register them for Children’s programs. Up to 36 Months Story Fun | Program No. 147 Sensory Storytime Mondays, January 6, 13, 27 February 3, 24 March 2 Program No. 152 | Fridays, January 24 and February 21 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Ages: Up to 36 months 10:30 - 11:15 AM | Ages: 18 Months - 5 Years Calling all toddlers! Come down and enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and This is an interactive program that may be enjoyed by all children, and fingerplays chosen for your toddler! Hip, Hip Hooray! is specially designed for children with sensory integration challenges. Fantastic Fingerplays Baby Beluga Storytime Program No. 148 | Thursdays, January 9, 23 February 13, 27 Program No. 153 | Wednesday, January 29 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Ages: Up to 36 months 10:30 - 11:15 AM | Ages: Up to 36 months Join us for half an hour of fingerplays to get your fine motor skills Baby beluga in the deep blue sea, swims so wild working. Singing along is encouraged. and swims so free. Let’s make a beluga craft, hear stories, and sing songs about this wonderful ocean creature. Baby Bonanza | Program No. 149 Wednesdays, January 15 and February 12 Parent Toddler Workshop Early Intervention 10:30 - 11:15 AM | Ages: Up to 18 months Program No. 154 | Tuesday, February 11 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM Stories, songs, and activities will encourage early language development Ages: 18 - 36 months and motor skills. This is a great way for you to meet other parents of Interact with your toddler in a playgroup setting. Age appropriate young children and for babies to socialize at an early age! activities and early childhood specialist David Tellerman from NY Therapy will be on hand to answer parenting questions regarding Sing Sign with Me: Move and Grove | Program No. 150 early intervention! Thursday, January 16 | 10:30 - 11:15 AM | Ages: Up to 5 years Sing, sign a song, sing out loud, sign out strong! In this program your Sing Sign with Me: Nighttime child will be introduced to a variety of ASL signs all about moving and Program No. 155 grooving while learning fun new songs. Join Lisa Curley for all the fun. Friday, February 14 | 10:30 - 11:15 AM | Ages: Up to 5 years Sing, sign a song, sing out loud, sign out strong! In this program your Parent Toddler Workshop - Nutrition child will be introduced to a variety of ASL signs all about nighttime Program No. 151 while learning fun new songs. Join Lisa Curley for all the fun. Tuesday, January 21 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Ages: 18 - 36 months Interact with your toddler in a playgroup setting. The focus of this Old MacDonald Storytime workshop is choosing healthy foods to help our children grow. Program No. 156 | Wednesday, February 19 Participants will learn the benefits of choosing meals that include at 10:30 - 11:15 AM | Ages: Up to 36 months least two food groups from the Myplate and will have a chance to taste Old MacDonald had a storytime e-i-e-i-o! Join a healthy snack. Miss Nicole at this “farm”tastic storytime and craft! 3-5 Years Old (Pre-K) Parachute Fun | Program No. 157 Pajama Storytime Tuesdays, January 14 and February 18 | 1:30 - 2:00 PM Program No. 160 Join us for half an hour of colorful fun with our parachute. We’ll enjoy Tuesday, February 11 | 7:00 - 7:30 PM songs, games and dancing. You are invited to a comfy pajama storytime. Put on your pajamas and join your friends for songs and stories that will get you ready for Sing Sign with Me: Move and Grove bedtime. Program No. 150 Thursday, January 16 | 10:30 - 11:15 AM | Ages: Up to 5 years Sing Sign with Me: Nighttime Sing, sign a song, sing out loud, sign out strong! In this program your Program No. 155 | Friday, February 14 child will be introduced to a variety of ASL signs all about moving and 10:30 - 11:15 AM | Ages: Up to 5 years grooving while learning fun new songs. Join Lisa Curley for all the fun. Sing, sign a song, sing out loud, sign out strong! In this program your child will be introduced to a variety of ASL signs all about nighttime Sensory Storytime while learning fun new songs. Join Lisa Curley for all the fun. Program No. 152 | Fridays, January 24 and February 21 10:30 - 11:15 AM | Ages: 18 Months - 5 Years My First Book Club This is an interactive program that may be enjoyed by all children, and Program No. 161 is specially designed for children with sensory integration challenges. Thursday, February 27 | 4:30 - 5:00 PM Book clubs are a great way to help children express Shaving Cream Snowman ideas and prepare for being in school! This month Program No. 158 | Tuesday, January 28 | 5:00 - 5:45 PM we are going to read Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles The weather outside is frightful, come in and make a snowman so Andreae. In our book club we will talk about what we delightful! Shaving cream is what you’ll mold, to save your hands from read and make a craft! getting cold. Play with Your Food Baby Shark Storytime Program No. 162 | Saturday, February 29 | 12:00 - 12:30 PM Program No. 159 | Tuesday, February 4 | 10:30 - 11:15 AM In this storytime we will read a book and make a craft with healthy Baby shark do-do-do-do-do-do! Grown up sharks, bring your baby snacks! shark to the library for a storytime based on one of their favorite songs! 5-7 Years Old (Grades K-2) Roll a Snowman Pufferfish | Program No. 166 Program No. 163 | Wednesday, January 8 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM Wednesday, February 5 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM Roll a die with Miss Nicole to create your very own snowman. Each roll If you go swimming in a blue lagoon, you might see a you make will decide what you add next to your creation. fish who is a big balloon. Most of the time he is little and flat, but if there is danger he puffs up fat. Learn about this Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels wonderful fish and make a pufferfish craft of your very own. Program No. 164 | Thursday, January 23 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM Veggies and hummus are a fun and healthy way to Junior Einsteins: Icy Science snack! Join us in making this simple recipe. Program No. 167 | Thursday, February 13 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM Learn how to make ice cream using science and conduct a science Groundhog Snacks and Facts experiment. Program No. 165 Wednesday, January 29 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM Snowman Snuggle Buddy Will we have six more weeks of winter, or is Program No. 168 | Wednesday, February 26 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM springtime on the way? Learn about Groundhog Day With winter coming to an end, come make a snowman that won’t melt and create a delicious Groundhog Day craft that you will get to eat! away. www.copiaguelibrary.org | 631-691-1111 - January/February 2020

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The Children’s Department is Take Your Child having a day of fun and you Winter Reading Club and your kids are all invited! to the Library Did you know your library not Read the Wave! only inspires readers but also Day! has programming for future scientists, engineers, artists and more? Try out our robots, learn to code, play with OSMO, make a wacky sock puppet Saturday, February 1 and explore the library with a Stop in anytime from 1:00 - 3:00 PM scavenger hunt.

Book Face Creation Program No. 169 | Tuesday, January 7 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM Program No. 868 Get silly with books on your face, and take your photo home with you. Saturday, January 11 January Drop in Craft | Tuesday, January 14 | 12:00 - 8:00 PM 1:00 - 3:00 PM Make this winter reading inspired craft. No registration necessary. Where do mermaids and pirates go Aquatic Adventure with Wildlife Program No. 170 | Saturday, January 18 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM in the winter? They go to the library! Meet a duck, turtle, frog and more at this animaltastic program! Sweetbriar Swim over to the library for a pirate Nature Center will be here to teach children about aquatic animals and how they can help take care of the aquatic environment. Quack! Quack! treasure hunt and make an underwater craft. Have your photo taken with Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Program No. 171 | Tuesday, January 21 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM a real live mermaid! Children have Make the ultimate chocolate chip cookie with Chef Rob. until February 29 to read four Winter Craft-a-thon hours to receive great prizes! Program No. 172 | Saturday, January 25 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Create a lot of winter crafts to celebrate the snowy season. Kid’s Game Day Program No. 173 | Friday, January 31 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM Children’s Movie & Pizza Play games with your friends and family! We will have video games and board Children must be accompanied by a games for you to choose from. Game on! chaperone 16 or older. Adults must be LEGO Buddies accompanied by a child in fifth grade or below. Program No. 174 | Monday, February 3 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM Build LEGOs at the library! Local teens will help your little one create a LEGO masterpiece that will be displayed in the Children’s Room.

Valentine Tea Program No. 175 | Saturday, February 15 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM Bring your loved ones to a tea to celebrate family love this Valentine’s Day.

February Drop in Craft | Tuesday, February 18 | 12:00 - 8:00 PM Make a fun pizza loving inspired craft! No registration necessary. Frosty Flubber Program No. 176 | Wednesday, February 19 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM Fabricate a fantastic frosty flubber for your family for a fabulously The Angry Birds Abominable freezy February. Movie 2 1hr 37min (PG) Starfish Cakes 1hr 39min (PG) Program No. 177 Program No. 178 Program No. 179 Thursday, February 20 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM Friday, January 17 Tuesday, February 18 You don’t have to go deep sea diving to see a starfish! 4:30 - 6:30 PM 3:00 - 5:00 PM Come create a silly starfish with sweet treats.

Tween Glitter Charms and Keychains Program No. 180 | Thursday, January 16 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM Make a sparkling creation at the library to wear around your neck or hang on your backpack. Tween Taco Pillows Grades 3 - 5 Program No. 181 | Monday, January 27 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM It’s raining tacos all over my bed! Learn how to make a taco pillow to decorate your bedroom. Tween Avocado Toast and Chill Program No. 182 | Friday, February 21 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM Join your millenial librarian in making her generation’s favorite, avocado toast. Tween Bookworm Brownies Program No. 183 | Friday, February 28 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM Using brownies and chocolate clay, make an edible version of your favorite book. www.copiaguelibrary.org | 631-691-1111 - January/February 2020 Teens Page 8

In-person, telephone and online registration for Teen programs will begin at 10:30 AM on Thursday, January 2. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.

Teen Winter Reading Club Teen Escape Think Green @ Your Library the Room: Program No. 184 Program No. 194 January 11 - February 29 Wednesday, February 19 Winter Blast Join the Teen Winter Reading Club and learn ways you can 6:00 - 7:00 PM help your community. After signing up you will receive Join us for a book discussion led by our Program No. 195 a winter reading activity sheet and a Teen Librarian Ms. Justine. We will be prize. Complete all six activities, Friday, February 7 reading Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli, which 7:00 - 8:00 PM return the sheet to the library must be read by February 19 to join in and be entered into your the discussion. Winter is Coming! choice of one of three raffles. You may order a copy of this Can you escape the arctic book at the Information Desk. blast before it’s too late? You Teens Around the World and your friends have one Teen Anime & Cosplay hour to solve the clues or be Program No. 185 | Thursday, January 16 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM frozen in time. Program No. 186 | Thursday, February 20 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM Teen K-Pop Club Program No. 187 | Thursday, February 13 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM Teen Volunteer Listen and discuss all things K-pop, while Teen No Bake Pet Treats enjoying tasty Korean treats. Program No. 196 | Monday, January 6 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM Teen Snack Around the World: El Salvador Make pet treats and earn one hour of community service at the same time. All pet Program No. 188 treats made will be donated to a local animal shelter. Friday, February 21 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM Teen Toy Paramedics Enjoy different treats from around the world Program No. 197 | Tuesday, January 21 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM each time we meet. This club meeting we will Help keep the Children’s Room play area clean and in tip top shape. Earn one hour of be exploring foods from El Salvador. community service. Teen Gaming Teen LEGO Buddies Program No. 198 | Monday, February 3 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM Teen Gaming Volunteer your time by helping local children build a LEGO masterpiece! Not only will Program No. 189 you earn community service hours, you will also get the opportunity to show a small Fridays, January 31 and February 28 child how great programs at the library can be! 7:00 - 8:30 PM Teen Decorate a Lunch Bag for Meals on Wheels Enjoy playing games with your friends on our Nintendo Program No. 199 | Wednesday, February 12 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM Switch and PS4! Various board games will also be available to play. Earn one hour of community service by decorating lunch bags for Meals on Wheels. Teen Life Size Games: Hungry Hungry Hippos The lunch bags will be used to brighten up someone’s day. Program No. 190 | Friday, January 17 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM Do you like board games? Then join us as we play a life size game of Crafty Teens Hungry Hungry Hippos. Compete against your friends as you battle to see who can collect the most food. Teen Make & Take: Teen Lollipop Bouquet Rainbow Cupcakes Program No. 203 Teen Marvel Bingo Program No. 200 Thursday, February 6 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM Program No. 191 | Thursday, January 30 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday, January 9 Arrange a lovely bouquet out of lollipops Do you like all things Marvel? Come play a Marvel-themed bingo for 7:00 - 8:00 PM to give to that special someone for a chance to win prizes. Create and design your Valentine’s Day or to keep for yourself. own colorful cupcakes to take home. Teen No Sew Heating Pads Teen Movie & Pizza Program No. 204 Teen Snowman Lanterns Friday, February 14 | 7:30 - 8:30 PM Program No. 201 Make a no sew heating pad. Perfect Friday, January 10 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM for those chilly winter nights. Design your very own snowman or snowwomen lantern to hang Teen Frosty Treats Program No. 205 as a decoration in your room. Thursday, February 27 Teen 3D Flower Painting 7:00 - 8:00 PM Program No. 202 Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, Friday, January 24 | 7:30 - 8:30 PM and board games with your Create a 3D flower painting using egg teen librarian. cartons, buttons, and pipe cleaners.

Teen Pre-Licensing Program No. 206 Scary Stories to Tell 10 Things I Hate Saturday, February 22 | 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM in the Dark About You John Pappas from the All-State Driving School will give this mandatory 5-hour course at the library. Upon completion of the course, attendees will receive the 1hr 47min (PG-13) 1hr 37min (PG-13) MV-278 certificate required to schedule a road test. A $30.00 fee payable to Program No. 192 Program No. 193 All-State Driving School by cash or money order is due the day of the class. Friday, January 24 Friday, February 14 Participants must bring their valid New York State photo learner’s permit or State ID. Passports are not accepted. 4:30 - 7:00 PM 4:30 - 7:00 PM

Board of Trustees Library Hours Email Address Dianne Breiner, President Have a question? Need information? Monday - Friday ...... 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Email us at [email protected] Joanne C. Kirshner, Vice President Saturday ...... 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Edward I. Mutchnick, Secretary/Treasurer Café closes at 6:00 PM M-F and at 3:30 PM Sat. Eileen M. O’Connell, Trustee Please Note: Christopher R. O’Connell, Trustee Library Board Meetings The Copiague Memorial Public Library encourages Wednesday, January 22 - 6:00 PM all residents to participate in its programs and activities. Please let us know in advance if you Wednesday, February 26 - 6:00 PM Director require any special accommodations because of Kenneth S. Miller Holiday Hours a disability. Staff may take photographs at library Wednesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day - Closed programs for use in library publicity. Please inform Editor: Lisa E. Kroitor Monday, January 20 - MLK Day - Closed us if you do not want photos taken of you or your Layout and Design: Melinda D. Gordon-Lichioveri Monday, February 17 - Presidents’ Day - Closed child.