MCPL SUMMER 2010

News & Programs at Middle Country Public Library The Nature Explorium… Discover It!

Imagine a place, right in the heart of the community, where children are encouraged to explore, create, investigate and learn through hands-on activity in the out-of-doors…a place that’s safe, fun and free that welcomes children to experience literacy, learning and the gifts of nature.

The Nature Explorium, a fenced-in Inside the outside space, children have 5,000 square foot area adjacent to the access to a wide array of free recreational children’s room, contains a variety and educational opportunities. Drop- of learning areas, all geared toward in places – Build It, Play It, Splash It, connecting children to different Create It, Climb It, Read It and Dig It – aspects of nature. Dedicated engage children in theatre, to exploration and discovery, music, arts and crafts, water fun, the Nature Explorium provides gardening and planting, moving children, pre-school through around and that old-fashioned the young teen years, with the fun found playing in dirt. Special opportunity to learn and reinforce programs include: Concept valuable life experiences, Connections; Over, Under and including the development of Through; Campfire Stories and observation skills, visual-spatial Songs; Go Outside!; Nature skills, and social skills. Following Journaling; Sense It!; and Nature guidelines for nature classrooms Detectives: Rocks & Minerals. developed by the Dimensions Through this type of hands-on Educational Research Foundation outdoor learning, children and and the Long Island Nature Collaborative for Kids, the their families will learn about nature and their surroundings, and Library’s Explorium adopted and expanded on their will be introduced to the importance of individual and community recommendations and serves as a national model. responsibility for the environment. This type of learning leads to an

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Singers, guitarists, musicians and n MUSEUM CORNER - bands will battle it out for the title of DROP BY DROP: A LOOK AT WATER best performer in our annual music competition. Prizes will be given to the n HELP BUILD OUR BOOK PATH top three acts of the night so bring your friends and root for your favorites. Games and events for all ages n PROGRAM REGISTRATION: will be available between performances. This event is sponsored ADULTS & TEENS – JUNE 11TH by King Kullen, with some special programs underwritten by the CHILDREN – JUNE 12TH Allstate Foundation. n n n n n n Teens Create n Museum Corner n n n n Water, one of earth’s most precious resources, is the subject n n n of the newest Museum Corner exhibit, Drop by Drop: A n n Look at Water. Visitors will be introduced to the components n n n and characteristics of the clear, colorless, nearly odorless and n n tasteless liquid that most of us enjoy but tend to take for granted. n n n Explore water conservation and purification, water sources, the n n confluence of water and the weather, and the water cycle’s effect n n n on all living things. Don’t miss the wide variety of programs n n for children and families during the June through September n n n exhibit. Families and kids (K-5) will participate in special water n n activities and experiments. Children grades 1-3 are invited n n n to the “Wet and Wild n n Adventure” activities n n The first Teens Create @ MCPL Art Show was kicked off ata n and experiments related n reception that opened to a full house of more than one hundred n to buoyancy and the n n teens, parents, teachers and other guests on March 22nd. n water cycle. Fourth n Students’ paintings, photography, poetry and short stories were n through eighth graders n n displayed in the Teen Resource Center in the Selden building n will become “Storm n which was transformed into a café-like setting. The artists n Water Superheroes” and n n included teens from library programs, members of the MCPL n explore water pollution. n Teen Writers’ Club, and students from Centereach and Newfield n Check out the Program n n High Schools and Dawnwood and Selden Middle Schools. Along n Catalog for specific n with the artwork, the winning outfits created by teens from the n information. n n Library’s Project Fashion program were on display. Judging from n n the enthusiasm of the artists and those who visited the exhibit, n n n Teens Create @MCPL promises to be an annual event. A big n n thanks to art teachers in the School District who helped make n n n this a success. n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n

n n n n What’s New Online… n n Chef Charlie n n Suffolk Historic Newspapers n n n Delights Audience n Suffolk Historic Newspapers is a searchable, digital collection of n n n Chef Charlie, a star performer in the bevy of program offerings at Suffolk’s newspaper heritage available to you online. Digitizing n n allows searching of microfilm resources across multiple n the Library, is shown here preparing a delectable gourmet dish. n n The Chef will offer two cooking classes this summer: Chinese newspapers, articles from which can be viewed separately or as n n they appear on the full page. They can be printed, saved to your n Cuisine and Eastern European Dishes. Check the Program n n Catalog for details, and register online @ www.mcpl.lib.ny.us. local computer and emailed. n n n n n Six initial newspapers, covering nearly 100 years of Suffolk n n County history, have been digitized. n n n n n 1839-1859 Long Islander (Huntington) n n 1858-1871 Corrector (Sag Harbor) n n n 1870-1883 South Side Signal (Babylon) n n 1883-1893 Long Island Traveler (Cutchogue) n n n 1892-1904 Port Jefferson Echo (Port Jefferson) n n 1903-1923 County Review (Riverhead) n n n n n n n n n n n n n To search the collection please visit: n n http://www.suffolkhistoricnewspapers.org/ n n n n 2 MCPL QUARTERLY – NEWS n Program Catalog

1 Adults/Seniors • Adult Summer Reading Club...... 4 • Family Place Libraries...... 24 • Arts/Crafts...... 4 • Kids in Care...... 24 • Book Discussions/Writing...... 4 • Library Business Connection (LBC)...... 25 • Business/Careers...... 5 • Literacy Assistance...... 24 • Citizenship/ESOL/Literacy...... 5 • Mailbox Library...... 24 • Computer Classes...... 6 • Mid-Suffolk Regional Office of • Concerts/Dance/Film/Performances...... 7 Literacy Suffolk, Inc...... 25 • Cooking/Gardening/Home...... 7 • Miller Research and Reference Services...... 25 • Defensive Driving/Pre-Licensing...... 7 • Museum Corner...... 25 • Games...... 8 • New Mom’s Group...... 24 • Genealogy...... 8 • Online Homework Help...... 25 • Health/Wellness...... 8 • Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP)...... 24 • History/Heritage...... 9 • Senior Connections...... 24 • Senior Services...... 9 • Suffolk Coalition for Parents & Children...... 24 • Sports/Leisure...... 9 • Suffolk Family Education Clearinghouse...... 24 • Topical Tuesdays @ Two...... 10 • Suffolk Wave...... 25 • Travel/Trips...... 10 • World of Information for Seniors and the Elderly (WISE) Services...... 24 Teen Services 2 Library Support Organizations • Anime...... 11 5 • Arts/Crafts...... 11 • Friends of Middle Country Public Library...... 26 • Book/Movie Discussions/Writing...... 11 • Middle Country Library Foundation...... 26 • College/Careers...... 12 • Clubs...... 12 6 Exhibits/Displays • Computer Programs...... 12 • Cooking...... 13 • Centereach...... back cover • Friday Night Drop-ins...... 13 • Selden...... back cover • Health ...... 13 • Museum Corner...... back cover • Museum Corner...... 13 • Music/ Performances...... 13 Program Registration • Nature Explorium ...... 14 • Science & Technology...... 14 A valid MCPL library card for each patron (adults, children and • Teen Summer Reading Club...... 10 teens) is required at time of registration. Registration for Adult and Teen programs begins on 3 Children and Family Programs Friday, June 11th at 9:30 am. • Drop-in Programs...... 15 Registration for Children’s programs begins on • Family Programs...... 15 Saturday, June 12th at 9:30 am. • Infant/Toddler ...... 16 • Museum Corner ...... 17 Registration will take place online at www.mcpl.lib. • Nature Explorium ...... 18 ny.us or at MCPL Centereach and Selden. • Parenting/ Childcare Providers ...... 19 • Preschool ...... 19 Fee-based programs require payment at time of registration, • Preschool Computers ...... 20 unless otherwise noted. Payment by on-line registrants is • School Age Programs...... 21 due within three days or registration will be cancelled. • School Age Computers...... 23 Materials Fees are not refundable. • Summer Reading Clubs...... 14 Out-of-District patrons may attend some programs, as Special Services/Projects designated in the brochure (*). Registration for programs open 4 to the public, based on availability begins Monday, June 21, • 211 Long Island –formerly Community 2010 (except where noted). Resource Database of Long Island...... 25 • Career Counseling Services...... 25 Please let us know if you require any special • Catastrophe Readiness Clearinghouse...... 25 accommodations because of a disability. • Distinguished Speakers Series...... 24 • E-Reference...... 25 • Family Center...... 24 WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US Summer 2010 PROGRAMS 3 Quilting Techniques (A443) 1 Adults/Seniors This quilting group is designed for anyone who would like to work on a new project or learn detailed techniques to finish an existing Adult Summer Reading Club project. This hands-on session will explain aspects of the quilting process to apply to your individual projects. There are on-going demonstrations and discussions throughout the morning. All Summer Reading Club meets Candice experience levels are welcome. Millard (A499) Saturday, July 10, 10:00am – 1:00pm Selden We’ll be showing a DVD of Candice Millard speaking about her book THE RIVER OF DOUBT, Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest One Stroke Painting: Decorative Signboard Journey. This event, for Long Island Reads 2010, took place at (A444) Hampton Bays Public Library on April 13, 2010. Candice was Phyllis Haner will teach one stroke techniques through floral designs engaging and enthusiastic! Come if you’re a fan of TR or hope to create a unique painted signboard for your bathroom, kitchen or to explore the Amazon someday! any room you choose. Friday, August 20, 2:00pm – 5:00pm Centereach Materials Fee: $6.00 Tuesday, July 13, 10:30am – 1:00pm OR 6:30pm – 8:45pm Selden

Recycled Towel Rug (A500) Arts/Crafts Be a part of the go green initiative and create a unique braided rug made out of recycled towels. Fabric Covered Photo Frame (A447) Materials list available online or at any reference desk. Create this beautiful patchwork fabric wrapped photo frame to Monday, July 19 & 26, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Selden display photos of treasured memories. Materials list available online or at any reference desk. Sew ’n Sews (A441) Material Fee: $12.00 Have you ever been interested in quilting? This is the perfect place Thursday, July 8, 6:30pm – 8:45 pm Selden to find out how you can make your own quilt. Throughout the year we make blocks for a quilt and explore many different techniques. Hand Painted Harvest Candle (A454) All levels of experience are invited to join. Learn how to hand paint a beautiful design on this three-wick Wednesdays, July 7, August 4, September 1, 6:30pm – 8:45pm Selden candle. This candle will make a beautiful centerpiece for your fall table or a creative coffee table decoration. Book Discussions/Writing Materials list available online or at any reference desk. Material Fee: $15.00 Monday, September 27, 6:30pm – 8:45pm Selden Book Discussion Group (A442) Book Discussion Group – June – THE PHOTOGRAPH, Penelope Lively; August – THE GUERNSEY LITERARY & POTATO PEEL PIE Knit & Crochet (A448) SOCIETY, Mary Ann Schaefer and Annie Barrows; September – MY For those who love to knit and crochet-meet every Monday evening DREAM OF YOU, Nualo O’Faolain. to knit, crochet and socialize with friends. Marion Reiter will be Mondays, June 28, August 2 & Sept. 13, 7:00pm – 8:45pm Centereach available the first Monday of each month to assist anyone who is in need of help with their existing projects. Fridays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, Great Books Discussion (A489) September 3, 10, 17 & 24, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden The Great Books Series is an introduction to the great literature of our civilization. Gain a fuller understanding of these works through discussion. Share your insights and bring your questions. Knitting for Beginners (A446) Moderated by Ed Schneider. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to knit this is the class for you. Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 & 21 Spend three weeks with Marion and you will go home with plenty 2:00pm – 3:30pm Selden of basic knowledge and skills to begin your first knitted project. Wednesdays, July 14, 21 & 28, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Selden Writing Workshop (A465)

Please join the library’s Writing Workshop, where everyone from Quilting Instructional: Playful Spools (A478) poets to novelists, to genre-specific writers is welcome to share in All quilters enjoy the many colors of thread and the many textures a nurturing and supportive environment. Whether you are looking and ways to use them. In this quilt, fabric will create spools of to get published or to simply improve your writing skills, all are thread using various bright prints. This is a fun way to make quilt welcome. Literary Agent, Joanna Volpe will be on-hand September for all skill levels. Working knowledge of your sewing machine 8th to discuss the ins and outs of the publishing industry. is helpful. Wednesdays, July 14, August 11 & September 8 Materials list available online or at any reference desk. 7:00pm – 8:45pm Centereach Tuesday, August 10, 17, 24 & 31, 6:30pm – 8:45pm Selden

4 MCPL QUARTERLY WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US *Open to the Public Business/Careers Preparing Your Daughter for Financial Independence (A456) * SCORE-Small Business Mentoring* Mothers and daughters, learn to take control of your finances. SCORE volunteers are now available to counsel small business Learn simple budgeting techniques that will help you move toward owners & entrepreneurs. Counseling sessions are free and financial stability, as well as proven ways to deal with debtand open to the public. Appointments can be made through the credit issues. Learn these valuable lessons before you go off to Miller Center at ext. 133. college. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Thursday, July 15, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Centereach Ace the Interview (A471) This workshop will help participants prepare for job interviews. Citizenship/ESOL/ Literacy Learn what to expect at the interview, what kind of questions may be asked, and what is important to employers. Citizenship Preparation (A494) Monday, July 19, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Centereach New Program! For adults preparing to take the Citizenship exam. Are You An Entrepreneur? (A501) Monday, July 19 & August 16, 6:30pm – 8:45pm Centereach This introductory business planning course is open to current and prospective small business owners. The process of developing a English Conversation Group (A413)* business plan for a successful, cash-healthy, and well managed business will be discussed. An overview of the Community Join one of our informal and friendly groups to practice speaking Development Corporation’s Core Four class will also be given. English and to improve your conversation skills. All levels are welcome. Wednesday, September 15, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Centereach Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10:00am – 11:30am Centereach Business Toolkit Series (A490)* OR Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, How to Write a Winning Business Plan September 1, 8, 15, 6:30pm – 8:45pm Selden with Cash-Flow Projections It is difficult to have a successful business without a business ESOL (A449) plan. Let the experts show you what a successful plan should English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to learn listening, be in this session of the valuable toolkit series. speaking, reading and writing skills for everyday needs. Tuesday, September 28, 8:30am – 11:00am Centereach Patrons must have a valid Middle Country Library Card. Thursdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19 & 26 6:00pm – 8:45pm Centereach Exploring Healthcare Careers (A468) This program focuses on the changes influencing health care careers, career opportunities in healthcare and where the jobs are. Immigration/Citizenship Consultant Fraud Thursday, July 8, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Centereach (A495)* Avoid fraudulent immigration/citizenship consultants! Come learn how to identify reputable consultants. Program is provided by the Exploring Volunteer Opportunities (A467) Consumer Protection Board. Spanish-speaking staff member will Volunteer work can be an opportunity to learn about different be present. careers while gaining valuable experience that will help you in your Monday, August 16, 7:00pm – 8:45pm Centereach work. This workshop will help you evaluate whether volunteer work would be a valuable career resource for you and how to go about developing a volunteer opportunity. Literacy Suffolk Tutor Q & A (A411) Thursday, August 5, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Centereach An informational meeting for people interested in learning more about being a Literacy Tutor. Facebook for Business (A422) Tuesday, July 20, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Centereach Set up an account for your business on Facebook. Network and learn to find and “friend” others that may be interested inyour Literacy Suffolk Tutor Training Workshop business. (A412)* Saturday, August 21, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden Workshop for literacy tutor training. Register through Literacy Suffolk, www.LiteracySuffolk.org, or call our Literacy Office at 585- Making Yourself Marketable (A475)* 9393, ext. 267. Join professional career counselor and author Paul Steinberg as Tuesdays, September 21, 28, October 5, 12 & 26 he uniquely addresses the approaches absolutely vital in today’s 5:30pm – 8:45pm Selden economy to find the right job, change careers, write resumes that work, how to market oneself, interview, network and much more. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Monday, June 21, 7:30pm – 8:45pm Centereach

WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US Summer 2010 PROGRAMS 5 U.S. Citizenship Interview Demonstration Interactive Power Point (A423) (A497)* Did you know that you can use MS Power Point interactively as well Free program to prepare Citizenship Applicants for the Interview. as for presentation software? Power Point can be set up to help test Program will be conducted by Immigration Officers from the Office knowledge and abilities by teachers, students and professionals. of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Expand your options with Power Point. Monday, July 12, 7:00pm – 8:45pm Centereach Saturdays, September 11, 18, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden

Computer Classes Intermediate Excel (A424) Learn more advanced spreadsheet techniques. @ The Computer Place in Selden (unless otherwise noted) (Prior knowledge of Excel basics required.) Due to the demand of some classes, patrons may have to share Mondays, August 30, September 13, 6:45pm – 8:45pm a computer. Tuesdays, September 14, 21, 28, 6:45pm – 8:45pm Selden

Blogging (A415) Intermediate Word (A425) Do you like to share your thoughts with others? Learn to “blog” and Learn more advanced word processing techniques. (Prior knowledge “Twitter” in this one session class. of MS Word required.) Saturday, August 28, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden Tuesdays, July 20, 27, 6:45pm – 8:45pm Monday, August 9, 6:45pm – 8:45pm Selden Computer Maintenance (A416) Learn basic and simple steps to help maintain and speed up your Introduction to Access (A426) computer. Learn the ins and outs of this practical business application. Monday, July 5, 6:45pm – 8:45pm Selden Saturdays, July 31, August 7, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden

Computer Basics (A417) Introduction to Excel (A427) Stop feeling left behind and join us to learn simple steps to get you This program is used to produce mathematical spreadsheets for familiar with the computer. accounting purposes. Learn how to enter data and insert formulas Mondays, July 12, 19, 6:45pm – 8:45pm for automatic calculations. (Prior knowledge of the Windows operating system required.) Thursdays, September 16, 23, 10:00am -12:00pm Selden Mondays, August 16, 23, 6:45pm – 8:45pm Tuesdays, August 31, September 7, 6:45pm – 8:45pm Selden E-Mail (A418) Explore available e-mail options. Learn to send and receive mail, add Introduction to the Internet (A428) attachments and more. Become acquainted with the Internet and some of its practical uses. Thursday, July 15, 10:00am – 12:00pm Tuesday, August 24, 6:45pm – 8:45pm Selden Tuesdays, August 10, 17, 6:45pm – 8:45pm Selden

Introduction to Word (A429) Extras with Excel (A419) Learn the art of word processing and never use an eraser again! Do you use Excel and are interested in learning a little more? This class will include importing and exporting data, custom made auto Mondays, July 26, August 2, 6:45pm – 8:45pm fill lists, format painter, separation of columns using delimiter, macros Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 6:45pm – 8:45pm Selden worksheet manipulation, Pivot charts and more. (Prior knowledge of Excel required) Learn to Skype (A430) Saturdays, July 17, 24, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden Skype is a program used with a web camera. With Skype, you can see who you are talking to FOR FREE. The person you are talking Extras with Word (A420) to needs to have a computer with a web camera as well. Learn to download Skype and practice using it. BRING YOUR LAPTOPS! Learn some of the unique features in MS Word beyond the basics. (Prior knowledge of Word required.) Friday, July 9, 10:00am – 12:00pm Saturday, September 4, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden Saturday, July 10, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden Mobile Computing Clinic (A472) Facebook (A421) Need help with your laptop, netbook, or iPhone? Have questions Set up an account and learn to use Facebook for personal networking. on how to use WiFi? Bring your mobile device to our Mobile Thursday, July 22, 10:00am – 12:00pm computing. Please make sure to bring your accessories, including Saturday, August 14, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden your power cords. Thursdays, July 15 7:00pm – 8:30pm Facebook for Business (A422) OR Set up an account for your business on Facebook. Network and learn Thursday, September 23 7:00pm – 8:30pm Centereach to find and “friend” others that may be interested in your business. Saturday, August 21, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden

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Open Time (A431) Film Series @ MCPL (A466)* Do you have questions about your software applications and no ASSAULTED DREAM (Asalto al Sueno), a documentary by German one to go to for help? Join us for Open Time, an instructor will be filmmaker Uli Stelzner about the human rights issues faced by available to answer questions. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! migrants in Mexico. After the film a discussion will be led bya Wednesdays, July 21, 28, August 18, 25, human rights worker involved with the film. September 22, 29, 6:45pm – 8:45pm Friday, July 16, 7:00pm – 8:45pm Centereach Thursdays, July 8, August 12, September 2, 9, 6:45pm – 8:45pm Thursday, September 30, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden Footloose “New York Style” Performance (T501) Power Point (A432) Come down to the library and be entertained by teens from our Learn to create professional looking presentations or fun, family community performing an original musical based on Broadway’s slide shows with this easy-to-use software. Please feel free to bring “Footloose” and “Hairspray”. your personal photos on a CD or flash drive.(Prior knowledge of the Windows operating system required.) Friday, August 6, 2:00 pm Selden Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 6:45pm – 8:45pm Mondays, September 20, 27, 6:45pm – 8:45pm Selden Friday Films @ One (A409) Spend Friday afternoons with us and enjoy a first run feature film Practice Typing (A433) with a friend. Update your typing skill with easy-to-use programs. Fridays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 13, 20 & 27, Thursdays, August 19, 26, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden September 3, 10, 17, 24, 1:00pm – 3:30pm Selden

Shopping on the Internet (A434) Cooking/Gardening/Home Ever want the convenience of shopping without leaving the comfort of your home? Learn how to use your computer to find bargains, Culinary: Chinese Cuisine (A440) look for coupons and shop major retailers. Please note that we will Why “Get Takeout” when you can make it yourself at home. Chef be “window shopping” only. Charlie will show you how to use woks and chopsticks. Thursday, August 5, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden Wednesday, July 14, 7:00pm – 8:45pm Selden

Suffolk Wave 101 (A458) Culinary: Eastern European Dishes (A439) Own a Nook, Sony Reader, mp3 player, iPod, or a pc? You can Enjoy delicious dishes from Estonia to Ukraine! download free eBooks, audio books, even music using Suffolk Wave. Find out how to use Suffolk Wave in this informative program! Wednesday, September 22, 7:00pm – 8:45pm Selden Thursday, July 15, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Selden Green Thumbs: Berry Patch (A479) Ten fun things to do on the Internet! (A476) Berries are easy to grow. They are great to eat whether planted The Internet is your friend! Learn how to use it for your needs, for in your garden or containers on the deck. Learn how easy it is to fun, and for staying in touch with your loved ones! enjoy fruit summer through fall. Teacher is bilingual, English/Spanish. Wednesday, July 21, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Selden Thursday, July 29, 6:30pm – 8:45pm Selden Green Thumbs: Salad Bowl (A480) Summer salads don’t have to end. We will look at some great Concerts/Dance/Film/Performances greens to extend the season and ways to wake up your salad with herbs. Bring up the Curtain: Goin’ Hollywood (A488) Wednesday, September 22, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Selden Travel back to the by-gone Hollywood musicals with this fast-paced, fully staged musical revue. Listen, sing along and remember. Defensive Driving/Pre-Licensing Saturday, July 24, 2:00pm Selden AARP Defensive Driving (A487)* Celebrate Hispanic Heritage: Berta Gauto & Take this defensive driving course, offered to adults over 50 years of Panamabi Vera (A502)* age, for a 10% insurance discount. Please check that your insurance After moving to Long Island from Paraguay, Berta Gauto formed the company accepts this course for a discount. Registration for out-of- dance group Panamabi Vera as a way of introducing the American district patrons begins on Monday, June 21, 2010. public to the Paraguayan culture while at the same time educating Fee: $12.00 for AARP members or $14.00 for non-AARP members. the community’s children about their heritage. Check or money order, per person, payable to AARP is required within Sunday, October 17, 1:30pm – 2:30pm Selden 3 days of registering. Payment forms may be obtained at any reference desk. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage: Theo Torres and Saturdays, July 17 OR September 11, 9:30am – 5:00pm Selden Vientos del Sur (A503)* OR Monday & Tuesdays, July 19 & 20 OR August 16 & 17 OR September 20 & 21 Theo Torres is a Peruvian born singer and composer. Along with 10am – 2:00pm Selden Vientos del Sur, he plays traditional Andean melodies, popular salsa, cumbia and meringue rhythms common in Latino culture. Sunday, October 17, 2:45pm – 4:45pm Selden WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US Summer 2010 PROGRAMS 7 Defensive Driving (A470)* Genealogy Group (A492) Take this six-hour course to reduce points from your driving record Join us for an informal discussion on genealogy. Family historians of or get a discount on your car insurance. Check that your insurance all levels are welcome and we encourage you to share your stories company accepts this course for a discount. Registration for out-of- and resources. district patrons begins Monday, June 21, 2010. Wednesday, September 29, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Centereach Licensed drivers 16 and over may register for this program. Fee: $30.00 check or money order (per person) payable to Empire Searching the Suffolk Historic Newspaper Safety Council is required within 3 days of registering. Payment forms may be obtained at any reference desk. Collection (A455)* Do you know that nearly 100 years of Suffolk County history is Saturday, July 17 OR August 21 OR September 25 available online? Suffolk Historic Newspapers is a centralized, 10:00am – 5:00pm Selden searchable collection of Suffolk’s newspaper heritage available to you online. Dave Concar from the Suffolk Cooperative Library Pre-Licensing Class (A469)* System will be here to discuss the digitization project and show you Everyone who is planning to take a road test for a New York State how to search the database. driver’s license must take this five-hour pre-licensing class required Wednesday, August 25, 7:00pm – 8:45pm Centereach by the Dept. of Motor Vehicles. Pre-register at the library. Registration for Out of District patrons begins Monday, June 21, 2010. Health/Wellness Bring your permit and the $40.00 fee in CASH to class. Saturdays, July 10 OR August 14 OR September 11 Blood Pressure Testing (A445)* 10:00am – 3:00pm Selden (Walk-in) Fifty million Americans have high blood pressure and many are not Games even aware of the problem. This “silent killer” can cause long-term damage. Have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. Bridge Club (A436)* No appointment is necessary. An on-going club for beginning bridge players 14 years and Tuesdays, July 13, August 10, September 14 Selden up. Duplicate bridge will not be played. Please bring your own Fridays, July 23, August 27, September 24 Centereach bridge cards. 10:00am – 12:00pm Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Selden Finding Peace through Meditation (A463) Is it really possible to achieve a level of peace and happiness that Family Chess Club (A435)* nothing or no-one can take away from us? Come learn how the An on-going chess club that meets weekly for chess lovers of all regular practice of a simple technique of meditation can help us ages. All levels of player are welcome. If you have a chess set, please achieve a lasting state of peace found through no other experience. bring it with you. Tuesday, July 27, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Selden Fridays, July 2, 9 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6:00pm – 8:45pm Centereach Holistic Health & Wellness (A462) Do you believe that there is more to health and wellness than what Mah-Jongg Class for Beginners (A496) our present conventional healthcare system has to offer? Are you This is the game that has fascinated people for so many years with looking for a holistic and natural way to improve your overall well its strategies, sequences and combinations. This class will introduce being? If so, this class is for you! The class is designed to cover the you to the tiles, sticks and basic moves of this ancient game. basic points on how to achieve and maintain your health holistically Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24 and to help you achieve a better quality of life. 2:00pm – 4:30pm Selden Thursday, August 26, 7:00pm – 8:45pm Selden

Mah-Jongg Club (A414) Intro to Women’s Weight Training & Body A library sponsored Club for those adults 14 and over who already Toning (A450) know how to play Mah-Jongg and would like to participate in a Learn the basics of body toning so you can feel great, have more regularly scheduled game. energy, increase strength, sculpt and reduce fat. Wear exercise Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24 attire. Bring a towel, exercise mat, and (1) set of 3 lb. dumb bells September 7, 14, 21 & 28, 6:30pm – 8:45pm Centereach for beginners or 5 lb for intermediate. Thursdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 , 2:00pm – 3:00pm Selden Genealogy The Pleasures of Tea (A461) Genealogy 101 (A491) Do you love tea? This informative program will show you how tea can be beneficial to your health and teach you about all the Are you interested in learning about your family history but are different varieties of tea. You will be able to taste different types of unsure how to get started? Have you already begun searching and fresh tea and learn a brief history of tea. found yourself hitting a roadblock? Join certified genealogist Rhoda Miller for an introduction to genealogy. Thursday, September 30, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Selden Wednesday, July 28, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Centereach

8 MCPL QUARTERLY WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US *Open to the Public The Power of the 5 Chinese Elements in Feng AARP Defensive Driving (A487)* Shui (A459) Take this defensive driving course, offered to adults over 50 years of Join this magical workshop that reviews how the 5 Chinese elements age, for a 10% insurance discount. Please check that your insurance impact your life, your house, your current year and your experience company accepts this course for a discount. Registration for out-of- of life! Learn how you can benefit from working with, rather than district patrons begins on Monday, June 21, 2010. against, your natural elements. Fee: $12.00 for AARP members or $14.00 for non-AARP members. Thursday, July 22, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Selden Check or money order, per person, payable to AARP is required within 3 days of registering. Stretch & Tone (A453) Payment forms may be obtained at any Reference desk. Join Carol Klein in this introductory class and learn how to stretch Saturdays, July 17 OR September 11 those muscles. Please bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. 9:30am – 5:00pm Selden Fridays, September 24, October 1, 8, 15 & 22 OR 7:30pm – 8:30pm Selden Monday & Tuesdays, July 19 & 20 OR August 16 & 17 OR September 20 & 21, 10:00am – 2:00pm Selden Widowhood: the Journey Continues (A498) For widows and widowers who are moving from a couple’s identity Bring up the Curtain: Goin’ Hollywood (A488) to rediscovering yourself, and learning the ropes of a new life. Travel back to the by-gone Hollywood musicals with this fast-paced, Tuesdays, July 13, August 17, September 21 fully staged musical revue. Listen, sing along and remember. 7:00pm – 8:45pm Centereach Saturday, July 24, 2:00pm Selden

Footloose “New York Style” Performance (T501) History/Heritage Come down to the library and be entertained by teens from our community performing an original musical based on Broadway’s How Come They Always Had Battles in “Footloose” and “Hairspray”. National Parks? (A438) Friday, August 6, 2:00 pm Selden Join Dr. Peter Bales for a humorous yet entirely factual account of American History up through the Civil War. Friday Films @ One (A409) Wednesday, September 22, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Centereach Spend Friday afternoons with us and enjoy a first run feature film with a friend. The Raising of the Revolutionary War Gunboat, Fridays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 13, 20 & 27, “Philadelphia” (A484) September 3, 10, 17, 24 , 1:00pm – 3:30pm Selden After 159 years under water the “Philadelphia,” considered by many as the most valuable relic of the American Revolution, was raised People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) from Lake Champlain in 1935. Hudson Hagglund, son of the naval (A457) engineer who researched and raised the ship, will present a program about the only gunboat from the First Fleet of the thirteen colonies. A recreational exercise program designed to increase range of motion of the joints and increase muscle tone. Saturday, July 31, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Centereach Tuesdays, July 6, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, September 7 & 21 The Roaring 20s (A437) 12:30pm – 2:00pm Selden Living History Services recreates the experience of a speakeasy during the Prohibition era of the 1920s. Learning history has never Sports/Leisure been this fun! Saturday, July 10, 1:00pm – 2:30pm Centereach Golf Basics (A452) Searching the Suffolk Historic Newspaper Learn the basics of golf or improve your game with group instruction from PGA golf pro. Collection (A455)* Fee: $10 per session for a bucket of balls Did you know that nearly 100 years of Suffolk County history is Tuesdays, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 available online? Suffolk Historic Newspapers is a centralized, 6:00pm – 7:00pm Island Green Golf Center searchable collection of Suffolk’s newspaper heritage available to OR you online. Dave Concar from the Suffolk Cooperative Library Wednesdays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13 System will be here to discuss the digitization project and show you 11:00am – 12:00pm Island Green Golf Center how to search the database. Wednesday, August 25, 6:30pm – 8:45pm Centereach New York State Hunter Education Training Course (A486)* Senior Services New York State course required for obtaining a valid hunting license. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Proof of age Senior Advocate* (A395) may be requested by the instructor. Out-of-District Patrons may register on the first day of Registration. Available on the fourth Monday of alternating months, this is a walk- Saturdays, October 2 & 9 in program. The advocate will assist senior citizens with applications 9:30am – 3:30pm Selden for SSI, food stamps, Medicare/Medicaid/Medigap concerns, senior

ID cards, HEAP benefits and other services.

Mondays, June 28, August 23 2:30pm – 4:30pm Selden WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US Summer 2010 PROGRAMS 9 Sport Fishing on Long Island (A460) shoes. You will have time on the island on your own. Then we will Join Captain Jerry McGrath with this instructional program on sport return to South Street Seaport for lunch on your own and shopping. fishing. This multimedia lecture will educate the fishing novice, Coach bus transportation and admission is included in the $51 non- advanced angler and those who fall in-between about the fish refundable check or money order payable within 3 days of registration inhabiting the waters surrounding Long Island and how to reel them in. to: McCarney Tours. Payment forms may be obtained at any reference desk. Out of District patrons may register on the first day of Registration. Tuesday, September 14, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Selden Friday, September 24, Time TBA Centereach – Parking Lot

Topical Tuesdays @ Two Take-A-Trip:Philadelphia (A485)* Are You at Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke Join us for an historical tour of the “City of Brotherly Love.” We will be visiting Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House, (A481) and much more. There will be walking involved once we arrive in Every 26 seconds an American will suffer a coronary event and the city, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Lunch will be on every 45 seconds someone will have a stroke. Are you at risk? your own. Coach bus transportation and admission is included in the Do you know the warning signs? Would you know what to $70 non-refundable check or money order payable within 3 days of do? Learn the warning signs and what you can do to prevent registration to: McCarney Tours. Payment forms may be obtained at heart attack and stroke. If you have had a stroke, learn how to any reference desk. We will leave the Centereach library parking lot at prevent a recurrent event. 6:30am and return at 9:00pm. Tuesday, July 27, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Selden Tuesday, August 10, 6:30am – 9:00pm Centereach – Parking Lot

Make Your Own Jams and Jellies (A482) Learn three easy recipes for Mint Jelly, Strawberry Jam, and Teen Services Apple Butter. Kathy Dlugolonski will show you how to “can” it 2 and make your own alterations to the recipe. Tuesday, August 10, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Selden Teen Summer Reading Club

Make the Most of Your Memory (A483) Make Waves @ Your Library Dr. Georgia Yesmont offers specific suggestions and techniques Teen Summer Reading Club (T431) to energize and maximize your memory skills. For teens entering 6th-12th grade Tuesday, September 14, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Selden Read books. Earn Prizes. Attend special reading club themed programs. The more you read, the more chances to get additional Trash or Treasure (A410) prizes. Teens who complete in the Summer Reading Club will Is it old? How can I tell? Is it valuable? How can I know? Answers receive their extra prize at the End-of-Summer Luau. Participants to these and many other questions will be yours, as well as a free can begin earning credit for books read starting Monday, June antique appraisal by a certified appraiser. Please note: Appraisals 28th by reporting their books online. Last date to turn in tickets is limited to first 40 attendees. Thursday, August 19th. Visit any reference desk for more details. Thursday, July 1, 7:00pm – 8:45pm Selden June 28 – August 19

Weather Chat (A473) Make Waves with Titanic (T491) Join your fellow weather enthusiasts to talk about Meteorology! For teens entering 6th – 12th grade Share stories, photos, see hands on experiments, and much more! Will you stay afloat? Come join us for Titanic trivia and learn Thursday, July 1, 7:30pm – 8:30pm Centereach more about the ship with some fun hands-on activities. Saturday, August 7, 1:00pm – 3:00pm Selden

Travel/Trips End-of-Summer Luau (T461) For teens entering 6th- 12th grade Armchair Travel Series: Vietnam and Come dressed for some fun in the sun, participate in fun Cambodia (A474) activities and dance or sing karaoke to the latest music. Prizes Still steeped in ancient rituals, traditional communities, and labor for those who participated in the Teen Summer Reading Club intensive farming methods, Vietnam and Cambodia are engaged in will be given out at the end of the luau. a struggle to join the industrial economies of the world. Join us as Friday, August 20, 6:30 pm – 8:45pm Selden we discover the architecture, natural wonders, and people that make a trip to these South-East Asian countries an experience of a lifetime. Teen Book Reviewer Program (T502) Friday, September 24, 6:30pm – 8:45pm Selden For teens entering 7th – 12th grade Take-A-Trip: Governors Island & The library is looking for teens willing to read and review books from the most recent lists of award winning books for Young South Street Seaport (A464)* Adults published by the American Library Association.Here is a Governor’s Island is reached by a seven minute ferry ride from lower chance to be a reader, reviewer and critic and to earn community Manhattan. Now the National Park Service & NYS share the future service credit as well. Applications are available online or at any of the island. We will have a one hour tour highlighting the island’s reference desk. Contact Laura Panter @ (631) 585-9393 ext. 227 past which started with the Indians, Dutch & English settlers, its use or Deborah Hempe @ (631) 585-9393 ext. 223 for additional as a military facility. This is an hour walking tour so wear comfortable information.

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Anime Wet Pet Exhibit Reception (T496) For teens & families Otaku Unite! (T483) Join us for the opening of our Wet Pet teen photo exhibit! Featuring photographs of all types of pets, the exhibit will showcase For teens entering 6th – 12th grade teen photographers and their creativity in showing off their beloved Got anime? Join fellow fans to watch shows, share art and fan pets. Stop down during the opening reception to recognize their fiction, and discuss this phenomenon. talents. The exhibit will be on display through September 30th in Wednesdays, July 28, August 25, September 29 the Teen Resource Center. 7:00pm – 8:00pm Selden Friday, July 30, 7:00pm Selden Arts/Crafts Book/Movie Discussions/Writing Art Buddies (T475) Battle of the Books (T449) For teens entering 6th - 12th grade For teens entering 6th – 9th grade Are you a teen who likes to work with young children on art and craft projects? If so, become an Art Buddy Volunteer. If this You do not want to miss this program! Read eight books over is your first time volunteering, you must register for, and attend, the summer (titles to be announced June 1st), and remember the “Buddy Training Program” in order to qualify. No application everything you can. You could earn a place on the team that will necessary. then go on to compete in the countywide competition. Bring your friends for even more fun. Mondays, July 12, 19, 5:30pm – 6:30pm Selden OR Tuesdays, August 10, 17, 5:30pm – 6:30pm Centereach Meetings: Thursdays, June 3 – August 12 & Friday August 13 5:30pm – 6:45pm Selden Battle: Saturday, August 14, Time: TBA Stony Brook University Art Studio: Acrylic Waterscape (T477) For teens entering 6th – 12th grade Book Buddies (T470) Learn acrylic painting techniques and create a beautiful acrylic For teens entering 6th - 12th grade waterscape. Please plan on attending both sessions. Do you love reading to children? If so, become a Book Buddy Tuesdays, July 20, 27, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Selden volunteer. If this is your first time volunteering, you must register for, and attend, the “Buddy Training Program” in Art Studio: Fabulous Fish (T472) order to qualify. No application necessary. For teens entering 6th – 12th grade CHOOSE ONE 2-WEEK SESSION Use your creative talents and have fun making giant paper mache Wednesdays, July 14, 21 fish. Please plan on attending both sessions. OR Wednesdays, August 11, 18 Mondays, August 2, 9, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Selden OR Wednesdays, September 15, 22 6:00pm – 7:00pm Centereach Calling All Sixth Graders! (T490) Buddy Training Program (T469) For teens entering 6th grade For teens in 6th - 12th grade Join us for a night of crafts and games as we welcome you to teen If you would like to be a volunteer at any of our “Buddy” programs programs. Make a cool etched glass mug for the summer, and meet (Art Buddies, Book Buddies, Techno Buddies) you must attend this fellow sixth graders! training session. No application is necessary. Monday, June 28, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Selden Mondays, June 21 OR September 20, 6:00pm – 6:45pm Centereach

Stenciled Beach Mat (T479) Camp Half-Blood Olympics (T484) For teens entering 6th – 12th grade For teens entering 6th- 12th grade. Learn how to stencil designs onto a straw beach mat. You will go Can’t get enough of the Lightning Thief and the rest of the Percy home with your very own customized beach blanket. Jackson series? Whether you’ve read the books or are planning to Tuesday, August 3, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Selden read them, join us for the Camp Half-Blood Olympics, where you will compete in awesome Greek games, activities and answer trivia, Wet Pet Contest Exhibit (T497) in true Olympian style! For teens entering 6th – 12th grade Friday, July 9, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Centereach Everyone loves a wet pet! Do you have a pet that likes or dislikes water? Have any fun pictures of your wet pet to share? Submit Meet the Author: Paul Volponi (T478) an 8x10 photo print of your wet pet for judging in our Wet Pet For teens entering 7th – 12th grade contest. Received photos will be matted and displayed at MCPL’s Have a Skype video conference author visit with Paul Volponi, photo exhibit beginning Friday, July 30th in our Selden Teen realistic fiction writer for teens. He will discuss his books Black & Resource Center. Ribbons will be awarded for the best photos in White, Hurricane Song and his newest book Riker’s High, discuss each category. A photographer registration form with guidelines will the writing process, answer your questions about his work and be available online or at any reference desk, which should be submitted talk with you about your own writing. Paul encourages you to ask along with your photograph. questions about anything you’d like to know about writing and stay All submissions are due by Wednesday, July 14, 2010. If you have to create a tasty bakery treat to take home. any questions please contact Laura Panter at 585-9393, ext 227. Wednesday, September 29, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Selden

WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US Summer 2010 PROGRAMS 11 Summer Festival and a Movie (T476) Teen Environmental Club (T488) For teens entering 6th – 12th grade For teens entering 6th – 12th grade Kick off the Summer Reading Club with a fun outdoor “Twilight” Are you a “green” teen? Want to make a difference in the world? Join theme festival of art and craft activities and games. Afterwards stay MCPL’s Environmental Club just for teens to discuss environmental for a presentation of the movie “New Moon” (PG13.) Come for one issues, work on eco-friendly projects, and receive community or both and be sure to bring some friends! All the teens who sign up service credit for participating! Environmental field trips and events for the Teen Summer Reading Club will get a free book. will also be scheduled. Friday, June 25, 6:30pm – 10:30pm Centereach Tuesdays, June 29, July 13, August 24, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Selden

Teen Book Chat (T486) Teen Writers Club (T489) For teens entering 6th – 9th grade For teens entering 6th – 12th grade Looking for a good book to read this summer? Pick up a copy of the Do you LOVE to write? Stop by to hang out with fellow writers, hysterical eco-mystery novel Scat by Carl Hiaasen, and read about discuss your ideas, and get inspired with writing games and projects! Nick and Marta’s adventures as they try to figure out how their Feel free to bring a piece of writing to share with the group. biology teacher vanished from a field trip to The Black Vine Swamp! Mondays, July 5, 26; August 9, 23, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Selden Join us outside to chat about the book and do an eco-friendly craft. Make sure to get a copy of the book when you register. Computer Classes @ Monday, August 2, 5:30pm – 6:30pm Centereach The Computer Place in Selden Teen Movie Night (T473) MS Word (J485) For teens entering 8th – 12th grade Bring a friend and join us for a viewing of the movie “Dear John” For teens entering 5th – 7th grade (PG13) on our big screen. This movie is based on the Nicholas Learn the art of word processing for home and school. Sparks novel about a young soldier who falls for an idealistic college Wednesdays, August 18, 25, 4:00pm – 5:30pm girl. All are welcome to stay for a discussion of the movie and Saturdays, September 11, 18, 12:30pm – 1:30pm refreshments afterwards. Monday, July 26, 6:30pm – 8:45pm Selden Pictures Paint Words (T487) For teens entering 6th - 12th grade College/Careers Bring your favorite quote, poem, song lyric, or create your own and join us to illustrate your words with Adobe Photoshop! Using PSAT Prep Workshop (T460) photoshop techniques, create a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork! Thursday, August 19, 7:00pm – 8:30 pm Selden For teens entering 10th – 11th grade This workshop is designed for high school sophomores and juniors preparing to take the PSAT exam. There is a non-refundable fee of PrintShop (J483) $12.00 for the PSAT Preparation Guide. Payment can be made in For teens entering 5th – 7th grade cash or check payable to Middle Country Public Library. Learn to make creative items like greeting cards, signs and calendars Thursdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 with this fun and versatile program. 6:15pm – 8:45pm Selden Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 4:00pm – 5:30pm OR Saturdays, September 11, 18, 25, October 2,9 9:30am – 12:00pm Selden Techno Buddies (T493) For teens entering 6th - 12th grade Preparing Your Daughter for Financial Calling all Buddies! Come read and play in “Living Books” with Independence (A456) * your younger buddy. If this is your first time volunteering, Mothers and daughters learn to take control of your finances. you must register for, and attend, the “Buddy Training Learn simple budgeting techniques that will help you move toward Program” in order to qualify. No application necessary. financial stability, as well as proven ways to deal with debtand (Choose ONE two-week session.) credit issues. Learn these valuable lessons before you go off to Thursdays, July 8, 15, 3:30pm – 4:15pm college. OR Thursdays, August 5, 12, 3:30pm – 4:15pm Selden Thursday, July 15, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Centereach Teen Computer Drop-in (T468) For teens entering 6th - 12th grade Clubs Enjoy time to check out some cool software. Play games on your own or with friends. (The library Internet policy is applicable to all Otaku Unite (T483) participants.) NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For teens in 6th – 12th grade Fridays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, Got anime? Join fellow fans to watch shows, share art and fan September 3, 10, 17, 24 , 5:00pm – 8:45pm Selden fiction, and discuss this phenomenon. Wednesdays, July 28, August 25, September 29 Windows Movie Maker (J484) 7:00pm – 8:00pm Selden For teens entering 6th – 8th grade Preserve your memories using Windows Movie Maker. Wednesdays, July 21, 28, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

12 MCPL QUARTERLY WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US *Open to the Public Cooking Teen Computer Drop-in (T468) For teens entering 6th - 12th grade Enjoy time to check out some cool software. Play games on your If you have any food allergies, please let us know at time own or with friends. (The library Internet policy is applicable to all of registration. participants.) NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Fridays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, Chocolate Mousse Pie (T480) September 3, 10, 17, 24, 5:00pm – 8:45pm Selden For teens entering 6th – 12th grade Learn how to make this fluffy and creamy chocolate dessert, good Teen Game Night (T467) to share with your friends or family! For teens entering 6th - 12th grade Tuesday, September 21, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Selden Calling all gamers!! See if you have what it takes playing the very best in Wii, Ping Pong and much more! Fruit Parfaits (T481) Fridays, July 9, August 13, September 10 7:00pm – 8:45pm Selden For teens entering 6th – 12th grade Learn how to make this refreshing treat to enjoy on those hot summer days! Health Wednesday, July 14, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Selden Get Fit with Lisa (T492) Meet the Author: Paul Volponi (T478) For teens entering 7th – 12th grade For teens entering 7th – 12th grade Using a variety of entertaining techniques, motivating routines and Have a Skype video conference author visit with Paul Volponi, overall wellness information you will be inspired to Get Fit with Lisa. realistic fiction writer for teens. He will discuss his books Black & Wear comfortable workout clothes and sneakers. With Lisa Arce. White, Hurricane Song and his newest book Riker’s High, discuss the Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, 5:30pm – 6:30pm Selden writing process, answer your questions about his work and talk with you about your own writing. Paul encourages you to ask questions about anything you’d like to know about writing and stay to create Museum Corner a tasty bakery treat to take home. Wednesday, September 29, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Selden Do It Yourself: Terrarium (T474) For teens entering 6th – 12th grade No Bake Cheesecake (T482) Come make a miniature world! Create a terrarium, a small garden that will allow you to bring nature indoors. If you have ever longed For teens entering 6th – 12th grade to make your own habitat, this is your opportunity. Could it be true? A cheesecake that is yummy and easy to make? Learn how at this fun hands-on program. Monday, July 19, 7:30pm – 8:30pm Selden Monday, August 16, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Selden Stormwater Superheroes (J421) Friday Night Drop-Ins For teens entering 6th – 8th grade Explore what you can do to help our local bays and watersheds. Discover how various kinds of pollution make their way to the bay Create-On Fridays (T466) and ocean and how it affects local marine life. Join us for this hands- For teens entering 6th - 12th grade on demonstration and get ready, to be a stormwater superhero! Anyone can be an artist, so get ready to be inspired. Try a variety Monday, August 9, 5:00pm – 6:00pm Centereach of crafts and be sure to check out each month’s special project. Make a cozy No-Sew Pillow in July, decorate a birdhouse for your backyard in August and get ready to make back to school crafts in Music/Performances September. So bring a friend and Create-On! Fridays, July 16, August 20, September 17 Footloose “New York Style” (T462) 7:00pm – 8:45pm Selden For teens entering 6th-12th grade Calling all teen actors, musicians, and dancers! Come down to Just for Teens Music & Poetry Coffeehouse audition for a role in our original summer musical based on the (T500) Broadway shows “Footloose” and “Hairspray”. Aspiring performers will need to prepare a song to sing and bring their own music to For teens entering 6th – 12th grade the audition. There will be a short dance audition at the end of each Express yourself –share your favorite poems and songs (or just relax audition session which will be taught that day. (To audition please with friends and listen) at our monthly coffeehouse. pick up a registration packet at any reference desk or online and Fridays, July 2, September 3, 7:00pm – 8:45pm Selden turn it in by Monday, June 21st.) Rehearsal dates are listed in audition packet. Open Door TRC (T465) Thursday, June 24 6:00pm – 9:00pm For teens entering 6th - 12th grade OR Saturday, June 26 10:00am – 1:00pm Selden

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Fridays from July 2 – September 24 (Except July 23 & August 6) 6:00pm – 7:00pm Selden WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US Summer 2010 PROGRAMS 13 Footloose “New York Style”- Performance Stormwater Superheroes (J421) (T501) For teens entering 6th – 8th grade For teens & families Explore what you can do to help our local bays and watersheds. Come down to the library and be entertained by teens from our Discover how various kinds of pollution make their way to the bay community performing an original musical based on Broadway’s and ocean and how it affects local marine life. Join us for this hands- hit shows “Footloose” and “Hairspray”. on demonstration and get ready, to be a stormwater superheros! Friday, August 6, 7:00pm – 9:00pm Monday, August 9, 5:00pm – 6:00pm Centereach

Island Idol Auditions (T498) Science & Technology For teens entering 9th – 12th grade 1- Minute Movies (T463) Calling all high school singers, guitarists, musicians and bands! Audition to complete in this summer’s music battle. To compete For teens entering 6th – 12th grade you must perform one 15-minute set of your best song material Use our new movie making equipment to produce, direct, record in front of judges from the local/music industry. Solo singers must and edit your own 1- minute movie short. Completed 1- minute prepare two song choices. Songs can be original or covers. Judges movies will be used as previews for our Teen Movie Nights and will critique each performance. Selected acts will be notified by Friday Films. (A completed application with project proposal is required Wednesday, July 21st if they have been selected to compete in the for registration. Applications are available at any reference desk or official Island Idol on July 23rd. (Registration and rule forms available online.) For questions please contact Laura Panter 585-9393 ext. online or at any reference desk.) 227 or Kristine Sabia 585-9393 ext. 230. Tuesday, July 6 Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Centereach OR Tuesday, July 20, 5:00pm – 9:00pm Selden Intro to Scratch Software Workshop (T471) Island Idol Battle (T499) For teens entering 6th – 12th grade Learn the basics of Scratch Software and create a simple animation For teens entering 9th – 12th grade about yourself. Singers, guitarists, musicians, and bands will battle it out for the title of best performer in our annual music competition. Prizes will Wednesdays, August 4, 11, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Centereach be given to the top three acts of the night so bring your friends and Weather Chat (A473) root for your favorites. Games and events will be played between performances for all ages. This event is sponsored by King Kullen Join your fellow weather enthusiasts to talk about Meteorology! and the AllState Foundation. Share stories, photos, see hands-on experiments and much more! Friday, July 23, 6:00pm – 10:00pm Centereach Thursday, July 1, 7:30pm – 8:30pm Centereach

Just for Teens Music and Poetry Coffeehouse Children and Families (T500) 3 For teens entering 6th – 12th grade Express yourself –share your favorite poems and songs (or just relax Summer Reading Clubs 2010 with friends and listen) at our monthly coffeehouse. Fridays, July 2, September 3, 7:00pm – 8:45pm Selden Read-To-Me-Club (J464) Teen Jam Sessions (T464) Make a Splash: Read! For teens entering 9th -12th grade For children birth through 5 years old Teens are invited to attend a music and poetry fusion workshop. Pick up your activities and surprises at registration. Participants will be asked to bring their literary and musical materials Families joining the Summer Reading Club can register at to weekly collaborative sessions. This club seeks to combine the www.mcpl.lib.ny.us or in person at the library. talents of musicians and writers. Musicians may include guitarists, Requirements- Parents/Caregivers must read at least 20 titles to keyboardists, drummers and singers. Original work will eventually their child. BOOK LOGS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER AUGUST 2nd. be polished to performance level. With Lori Ann Lennon. Program- Saturday, August 21 @ 10:30am Thursdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5 - Summer Reading Club Family Festival at MCPL 7:00pm – 8:30pm Selden Centereach - Participants will receive an invitation to the Family Nature Explorium Festival and a special prize when they finish the requirements of the club. Haiku Hike (T485) For teens entering 6th - 8th grade. Schoolage Summer Reading Club (J465) Love spending the summer outdoors? Celebrate nature by taking Make a Splash: Read! a walk outside in the Nature Explorium, and write a short Japanese haiku poem inspired by your surroundings. Turn the phrase into For children entering 1st – 6th grade a work of art by printing and illustrating it on a homemade haiku Families joining the Summer Reading Club can register at scroll! www.mcpl.lib.ny.us or in person at the library. Tuesday, August 17, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Centereach Requirements- All members must read a minimum of six books

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Pirates and Princesses (J397) and report either online or in person what they have read. For families Reporting begins June 28 and ends August 18. For each of the first six books you report on, you will receive a prize. Keep An open time featuring buccaneers, royalty, and surprise crafts! reading for a top reader prize at the end of the summer. Tuesday, July 20, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden Program- Saturday, August 21 @ 1:00pm - Summer Reading Club Family Festival at MCPL Star Spangled Summer (J391) Centereach For families - Participants who have read and report on 6 books Celebrate the birthday of the U.S.A. with activities and patriotic by August 18 will receive an invitation to the Family crafts. Festival. Wednesday, June 30, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden

Stay and Play (J403) Drop-in Programs: For parents/caregivers and children ages birth-5 years old Drop in, play and meet other families with young children. A brief circle time of fingerplays and songs ends each class. No Registration Required Fridays, July 9, 23, September 10, 17, As a reminder, Drop-in Programs are for Middle Country Library 10:00am – 11:30am Centereach patrons only. A valid Middle Country library card must be presented at the time of the program. Underwater Art Adventures (J399) For families with children 2 years old and up Celebrate the summer with a wide variety of seaside crafts. Books Games Galore (J400) Wednesdays, July 28, August 4, 10:00am – 12:00pm Centereach For families with children ages 3 and up Drop in to play games and puzzles based on favorite children’s book characters. Family Programs Monday, August 2, 10:00am – 12:00pm Centereach Build it with…Recyclables (J456) “Do You or Your Child Need Health For families with children entering 1st – 5th grade Insurance?”*(J432) A family group activity using recyclables. One creation per family. A representative from Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will be Tuesday, July 27, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Centereach available to provide information on, and enroll qualified children and adults in Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and/or Medicaid. Build it with … Food (J457) To find out the documents you need to bring with you to begin an application please call Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-435- For families with children entering 1st – 5th grade 3000, or visit their website at www.coverage4healthcare.com A family group activity using food items. One creation per family. Tuesdays, July 6, August 3, September 7 Monday, July 5, 4:30pm – 5:30pm Centereach 3:00pm – 8:00pm Selden Wednesdays, July 28, August 25, September 22 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage: Berta Gauto & 10:00am – 2:00pm Centereach Panamabi Vera (A502)* After moving to Long Island from Paraguay, Berta Gauto formed the Free Immunizations: “Shots for Tots” (J433) dance group Panamabi Vera as a way of introducing the American Services provided by the Suffolk County Department of Health. public to the Paraguayan culture while at the same time educating Please bring child’s shot records. the community’s children about their heritage. Tuesdays, August 3, September 7, 3:00pm – 6:15pm Selden Sunday, October 17, 1:30pm – 2:30pm Selden

Feeling Fall (J409) Celebrate Hispanic Heritage: Theo Torres and For families and children ages 2 ½ and up Vientos del Sur (A503)* A storycraft program to help welcome the “fall season”. Theo Torres is a Peruvian born singer and composer. Along with Wednesday, September 29, 10:00am – 12:00pm Selden Vientos del Sur, he plays traditional Andean melodies, popular salsa, cumbia and meringue rhythms common in Latino culture. MCPL Carnival (J392) Sunday, October 17, 2:45pm – 4:45pm Selden For families

Calling all kids!!! Join us for a morning full of fun. Lots of crafts, games, face painting and other surprises. Monday, June 28, 10:00am – 12:00pm Wednesday, August 11, 10:00am – 12:00pm Centereach

WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US Summer 2010 PROGRAMS 15 The Gizmo Guys! (J459) Baby and Me (J404) For families For parents/caregivers and infants birth-18 months Bring the whole family and join us for a performance from the Gizmo An interactive early literacy program featuring simple songs, Guys! A team of comedy jugglers known for their combination of movement activities, nursery rhymes and fingerplays. dazzling techniques and infectious humor. Fun for all ages! Monday, July 26 Tuesday, August 3, 3:00pm – 4:00pm Centereach 10:00am – 10:45am, 11:15am – 12:00pm AND/OR Wednesday, September 15, 10:00am – 10:45am Selden Martha Speaks: An Evening with Martha (J489) For families with children ages 4 – entering 2nd grade Baby Games (J415) Join us for an evening of fun including stories, a screening of the For parents/caregivers and children ages 3 – 11 months show, Martha Speaks, and a special visit from a veterinarian and Age appropriate activities to stimulate physical and mental certified therapy dogs. Learn about animal care and safety by development. Join us for singing, movement, games, fingerplays becoming a “future veterinarian” for the evening. Martha has a and more. special treat for all children in attendance. Monday, July 12, 5:00pm – 5:45pm Tuesday, June 29, 6:00pm – 7:30pm AND/OR Monday, August 16, 10:00am – 10:45am OR Tuesday, August 3, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Centereach AND/OR Saturday, September 18, 10:00am – 10:45am Centereach

A Night in the Spotlight Show (J445) Baby Shark Tales (J387) For families For parents/caregivers and children ages 2 and 3 year olds A variety show featuring various types of talent performed by the Take a dive with some friendly fish stories. children of Middle Country. Wednesday, August 18, 6:30pm – 7:00pm Centereach Friday, July 16, 7:00pm – 9:00pm Selden Early Childhood Workshop (J405) Old Fashioned Game Day (J455) For parents/caregivers and children ages 1 – 5 who have For families with children entering K – 5th grade completed a Parent Child Workshop Series. Bring the whole family down and join us for some good old A play-based class where parents and caregivers of young children fashioned games. can connect with other families, interact with an early childhood Saturday, July 10, 11:00am – 12:00pm Centereach teacher, and get information about early literacy sources and local community organizations. The Storycrafters (J460) Tuesdays, September 14, 21, 28, 10:00am – 11:00am Selden For families Come join us for some top-notch family entertainment. The Games for Ones (J416) storycrafters will capture your imagination with their energetic style For parents/caregivers and 1 year old children of storytelling. Come and participate in some fun age appropriate games. Saturday, July 17, 2:30pm – 3:30pm Centereach Monday, July 12, 6:00pm – 6:45pm AND/OR Monday, August 16, 11:00am – 11:45am Weather Chat (A473) AND/OR Saturday, September 18, 11:00am – 11:45am Centereach Join your fellow weather enthusiasts to talk about Meteorology! Share stories, photos, see hands-on experiments, talk with Games for Twos (J417) meteorologists, and much more! For parents/caregivers and 2 year old children Thursday, July 1, 7:30pm – 8:30pm Centereach Participate in age appropriate active learning games with your child. Infant/Toddler Programs Monday, July 12, 6:45pm – 7:30pm AND/OR Monday, August 16, 12:00pm – 12:45pm Babies Boogie (J486) AND/OR Saturday, September 18, 12:00pm – 12:45pm Centereach For parents/caregivers and children ages birth-2 years old Come boogie, wiggle and giggle with your new dancing partner! It Looked Like Split Milk (J383) During this session, you and your child will sing and bounce to For parent/caregivers and children 2 and 3 years old music from around the world, using instruments, props and Come share this imaginative story that will stimulate your child’s developmentally appropriate movement. mind and help them create a splash of a craft. Friday, July 16 Monday, July 19 10:00am – 10:45am, 11:00am – 11:45am 10:00am – 10:30am, 10:45am – 11:15 am Centereach AND/OR Friday August 20, 10:00am – 10:45am Centereach Jump Bunch! (J414) For parents/caregivers with children ages 18 -35 months Jump Bunch is a fun program that introduces children to a wide range of sports; help build coordination, self esteem, and a life long love of sports and fitness.CHOOSE ONE! Wednesday, July 7 OR Monday, August 9, 10:00am – 10:45am Centereach

16 MCPL QUARTERLY WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US *Open to the Public Rhyming Fun for Your Little One (J385) Museum Corner Programs For parents/caregivers and children birth – 3 years old Come and share songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Don’t miss out on Family Time in the Museum Corner (J422) the fun! For families with children entering K – 5th grade Wednesday, July 14 Spend some quality family time exploring the exhibit and enjoying AND/OR Wednesday, August 25 special activities and experiments only available at these times. AND/OR Wednesday, September 8, 7:00pm – 7:30pm Centereach Tuesdays, July 6 OR August 10 11:00am – 12:00pm, 5:30pm – 6:30pm Centereach Row, Row, Row your Boat! (J412) For parents/caregivers and children ages 2 and 3 years old Make Your Own Terrarium (J462) Ahoy, baby! Come row your boat down to the Library as we share For children entering 4th – 6th grade stories and songs. Make some waves by exploring with water activities. Come make a miniature world! Create a terrarium, a small garden that will allow you to bring nature indoors. If you have ever longed Saturday, July 24, 10:00am – 10:45am Centereach to make your own habitat, this is your opportunity. Monday, July 12, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Selden Tales for Twos and Threes (J386) For parents/caregivers and children ages 2 and 3 years old Passport Pals (J426) Storytimes are a great way to introduce to your child the wonderful For children entering 2nd – 4th grade world of books. Join us for some stories, songs and a whole lot of Explore Earth’s major bodies of water through stories, games and fun! crafts. Tuesday, July 6 Wednesdays, July 21, AND/OR AND/OR Wednesday, August 4, August 18, 4:00pm – 5:00pm 10:30am – 11:00am AND/OR Wednesday, September 15, 5:30pm – 6:30pm Centereach 11:15am – 11:45am Centereach

Time for Twos (J408) Salt Water Discovery Tank (J420) For children entering 2nd – 6th grade For parents/caregivers and children 24 - 35 months old Discover the wonders of local marine life in this unique hands-on A play-based class focusing on literacy, music, fingerplays and introduction to sea stars, shellfish, hermit crabs, snails, and fish. simple stories interspersed with fun activities to explore. Following the presentation, a 10 gallon saltwater aquarium filled Wednesday, September 22, 10:00am – 10:45am Selden with these animals will be on display in the library for the summer. Tuesday, June 22, 4:30pm – 5:30pm Centereach Toddlers Explore (J384) For parent/caregiver and children 18 – 36 months old Seashore Stories (J450) Come explore some fun-filled activities that will stimulate your For children entering K – 2nd grade toddler’s senses. Join us for stories and a craft celebrating the seashore. Wednesday, July 21 AND/OR Friday, August 13, 10:30am – 11:30am Centereach Friday, July 16, 10:30am – 11:15am Centereach

Toddlers Tango (J487) Water Stories (J423) For parents/caregivers and children 2 – 4 years old For children entering K – 2nd grade Clap your hands, stomp your feet and wiggle with the beat! Tango Join us to listen to stories about water, participate in water activities, with your toddler during this terrific, high energy music and and create a water related craft. movement program featuring instruments, props and music from Wednesday, July 28, 11:00am – 11:45am Centereach around the world. Designed to get toddlers and grown ups moving and grooving! Water Wonders (J381) Friday, July 30 For children entering 4th – 6th grade 10:00am – 10:45am, 11:00am – 11:45am Have fun learning about the water cycle, playing a fun game and OR Friday August, 20, 11:00am – 11:45am Centereach doing an experiment. Wednesday, August 11, 5:30pm – 6:30pm Centereach Tot Time (J393) For parents/caregivers and children ages 18 – 35 months old Wet and Wild Adventures: Sink and Float Come sing, play and create with your tot in our early childhood (J429) room. For children entering 1st – 3rd grade Thursdays, July 8, 15, 22 Join us to watch “The Magic School Bus: Ups and Downs.” 10:00am – 10:45am, 1:00pm – 1:45pm Selden Afterwards learn about buoyancy through fun interactive activities and experiments. Friday, August 13, 12:30pm – 2:00pm OR 2:30pm – 4:00pm Centereach

WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US Summer 2010 PROGRAMS 17 Wet and Wild Adventures: The Water Cycle Art and Color: (J467) Choose One Date! (J428) Monday, June 28, 4:00pm – 5:00pm For children entering 1st – 3rd grade Thursday, July 1, 10:00am – 11:00am Join us to watch “The Magic School Bus: Wet All Over.” Afterwards Tuesday, July 27, 4:00pm – 5:00pm have fun participating in interactive water cycle activities and Friday, July 30, 10:00am – 11:00am experiments. Friday, July 9, 12:30pm – 2:00pm Rocks and Dirt: (J468) Choose One Date! OR 12:30pm – 4:00pm Centereach Thursday, July 8, 10:00am – 11:00am Friday, July 9, 4:00pm – 5:00pm Nature Explorium Wednesday, August 4, 4:00pm – 5:00pm Friday, August 6, 10:00am – 11:00am

In extreme weather conditions the Nature Explorium may need Exploring Water: (J469) Choose One Date! to be temporarily closed and its programs moved indoors. Monday, July 12, 4:00pm – 5:00pm Thursday, July 15, 10:00am – 11:00am Thursday, August 12, 4:00pm – 5:00pm American Girl: Special Edition (J494) Saturday, August 14, 10:00am – 11:00am For children entering 2nd – 6th grade and their parents/caregivers A garden project for parent/caregiver and child. Life Underground: (J470) Choose One Date! Thursday, July 22, 4:45pm – 5:45pm Centereach Monday, July 19, 10:00am – 11:00am Tuesday, July 20, 4:00pm – 5:00pm Campfire Stories and Songs (J431) Tuesday, August 17, 10:00am – 11:00am Thursday, August 19, 4:00pm – 5:00pm For families with children entering Kindergarten – 6th grade Join us for an evening of outdoor fun listening to campfire stories and singing campfire songs. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Haiku Hike (J463) Friday, August 6 OR August 13 For children entering 4th – 6th grade 7:45pm – 8:45pm Centereach Love spending the summer outdoors? Celebrate nature by taking a walk outside in the Nature Explorium, and write a short Japanese haiku poem inspired by your surroundings. Turn the phrase into a Concept Connections (J466) work of art by printing and illustrating it on a homemade haiku scroll. For children 3 – 5 years old with their parent/caregiver Tuesday, August 10, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Participate with your child in play and learning activities in the Climb It! Build It! and Dig It! areas of the Nature Explorium. Learn how to facilitate your child’s understanding of early math and Let’s Salsa! (J461) literacy concepts such as under, over, through, next to, on top of For children entering K – 5th grade and up and down. Read about the kinds of vegetables that grow in the garden and Tuesdays, July 20 OR August 3 learn how salsa is made with teen volunteers from the Environmental Club. Afterwards, they will show you how to make salsa AND dance 10:00am – 10:45am, 11:00am – 11:45am Centereach the salsa! Please let us know if you have any food allergies at the *Rain Dates July 27, August 10 time of registration. Saturday, July 17, 11:30am – 1:00pm Centereach Float Your Boat (J447) For children entering K – 5th grade Nature Detectives: Rocks & Minerals (J425) Design your own boat then see if it will sink or float. For children entering 2nd – 5th grade Wednesday, July 14 Rocks and minerals are found all around us and used in our daily 5:30pm – 6:15pm K – 2nd grade lives. Nature Detectives will discover the secrets hidden in these 6:45pm – 7:30pm 3rd – 5th grade Centereach beautiful treasures from Earth! Observe and compare various rocks. Examine the variety of minerals with their colors, textures, luster Fun in the Sun (J380) and crystal forms. See special properties such as fluorescence! Have For children entering 4th – 6th grade fun exploring and conducting tests. Take home mini rocks and Join us of a variety of art and craft activities, including tie-dye, spin gemstones to add to your collection. art and outdoor games including lawn darts and horseshoes. Thursday, August 5, 4:00pm – 5:00pm Centereach Saturday, July 31 11:00am – 12:00pm Nature Journaling Workshop (J419) *Rain Date, Monday, August 2 For children entering 3rd – 6th grade 7:00pm – 8:00pm Centereach Join this Writer’s Workshop to experience writing and sketching from nature. Please plan on attending all sessions. Go Outside Monday, August 9, Tuesday, August 10 For families with children entering Pre-K – 3rd grade (Older and Wednesday, August 11, Thursday, August 12 younger siblings are welcome.) 11:00am – 12:00pm Centereach These engaging outdoor activities will encourage family exploration of nature.

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Pajama Storytime Under the Stars (J430) Parenting and Child Care Providers For families with children 3 years old – entering 1st grade Programs A special evening storytime outdoors in our Nature Explorium. Please bring a blanket to sit on. “Do You or Your Child Need Health Wednesday, July 7, 7:00pm – 7:30pm Centereach Insurance?”*(J432) Parachute Play! (J418) A representative from Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will be available to provide information on, and enroll qualified children For parents/caregivers and children 18 – 36 months old and adults in Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and/or Medicaid. Come enjoy some singing, dancing and games around our To find out the documents you need to bring with you to begin an parachute. application please call Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-435- Friday, July 2 AND/OR 3000 or visit their website at www.coverage4healthcare.com Thursday, August 19 Tuesdays, July 6, August 3, September 7 10:00am – 10:45am, 11:00am – 11:45am Centereach 3:00pm – 8:00pm Selden Wednesdays, July 28, August 25, September 22 Plantastics! (J424) 10:00am – 2:00pm Centereach For children entering 2nd – 5th grade Have you thanked a plant today? Leaves, seeds, and flowers come Free Immunizations: “Shots for Tots” (J433) in a variety of shapes, sizes and color. Young botanists will examine Services provided by the Suffolk County Department of Health. structures, specials adaptations and uses of plants by humans and Please bring child’s shot records. animals. Leave with a smile and a green thumb! Tuesdays, August 3, September 7, 3:00pm – 6:15pm Selden Thursday, July 8, 4:00pm – 5:00pm Centereach In the Kitchen with your Little Chef (J458) Sense It! (J471) For parents and caregivers of children 4 – 12 years old For children entering Kindergarten – 3rd grade Having trouble getting your children to eat a variety of foods – Children will learn about their 5 senses while exploring our sensory especially vegetables and “healthy stuff”? Come join us in a garden. Through hands-on activities they will discover how our program where parents and their picky eaters can learn about the senses work together to help us understand the world around us. feeding relationship, pick up cooking skills and practice parenting Monday, July 19, 4:00pm – 5:00pm tips on improving communication with their child. This session OR Friday, July 23, 10:00am – 11:00am Centereach includes a cooking activity and ends with the group sitting down to a family style meal showcasing what has been prepared. Stormwater Superheroes (J421) Tuesday, August 10, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Centereach For children entering 4th – 6th grade Explore what you can do to help our local bays and watersheds. Mom’s Night Out (J407) Discover how various kinds of pollution make their way to the bay For parents/caregivers of preschool children and ocean and how it affects local marine life. Join us for this hands- Network with others while you create fun, play based early childhood on demonstration and get ready to be a stormwater superhero! activities to take home and share with your little ones. Monday, August 9, 5:00pm – 6:00pm Centereach Mondays, July 26 AND/OR September 20 7:00pm – 8:45pm Selden Summer Stories (J449) For children entering K – 2nd grade Sign Language for Parents and Babies (J492) Join us for stories and a craft celebrating summer! For parents/caregivers and children from birth – 12 months Wednesday, August 11, 10:30am – 11:15am Centereach Learn signs to help you communicate with your baby. Tuesday, July 13, 20, 27, 10:00am – 10:45am Centereach Toddlers Explore (J384) For parent/caregiver and children 18 – 36 months old Preschool Programs Come explore some fun-filled activities that will stimulate your toddler’s senses. Art Buddies (J442) Wednesday, July 21 For children ages 4 -7 years old AND/OR Friday, August 13 Join our teen Art Buddies for a fun and creative time working on art 10:30am – 11:30am Centereach and craft projects! Mondays, July 12, 19, 5:45pm – 6:30pm Selden OR Tuesdays, August 10, 17, 5:45pm – 6:30pm Centereach

Backyardigans (J390) For parents/caregivers and children 3 – 5 years old (NOT entering Kindergarten in the fall) Join us for some fun filled craft activities, based on the Backyardigans. Monday, July 5, 10:00am – 10:45am, 11:15am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 1:45pm Centereach

WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US Summer 2010 PROGRAMS 19 Beach Bingo (J398) September Surprise! (J410) For parent/caregivers and children ages 3 through entering 1st For parents/caregivers and children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old NOT grade entering Kindergarten in the Fall. Join us for a beach themed, picture based Bingo game with fun and Celebrate September with a wide variety of arts and crafts activities. prizes for all. Monday, September 13, 20 Wednesday, July 21, Tuesday, August 10 10:00am – 10:45am, 11:15am – 12:00pm, 10:00am – 10:45am, 11:15am – 12:00pm Selden 1:00pm – 1:45pm Centereach

Book Buddies (J437) Splash into Learning (J401) For children ages 3 -7 years old For parents/caregivers with children ages 3, 4, and 5 years old Enjoy a storytime with MCPL’s Teen Book Buddies. NOT entering Kindergarten in the Fall. Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 6:00pm – 7:00pm A readiness workshop featuring stimulating skill based early learning AND/OR activities and games. Wednesdays, August 11, 18, 6:00pm – 7:00pm Tuesday, July 27 & August 3 AND/OR 10:00am – 10:45am, 11:15am – 12:00pm Selden Wednesdays, September 15, 22, 6:00pm – 7:00pm Centereach Stay and Play (J403) Early Childhood Workshop (J405) For parents/caregivers and children ages birth-5 years old For parents/caregivers and children ages 1 – 5 who have Drop in, play and meet other families with young children. A brief completed a Parent Child Workshop Series. circle time of fingerplays and songs ends each class. A play-based class where parents and caregivers of young children Fridays, July 9, 23, September 10, 17 can connect with other families, interact with an early childhood 10:00am – 11:30am Centereach teacher, and get information about early literacy sources and local community organizations. Techno Buddies (J436) Tuesdays, September 14, 21, 28, 10:00am – 11:00am Selden For children ages 3 -7 years old Come read and play in “Living Books” at the Computer Place with Jump Bunch! (J414) your Teen Buddy. For parents/caregivers and children 3 years old Thursdays, July 8, 15, 3:30pm – 4:15pm Jump Bunch is a fun program that introduces children to a wide AND/OR Thursdays August 5, 12, 3:30pm – 4:15pm range of sports; help build coordination, self esteem, and a life long AND/OR Mondays, September 20, 27, 5:15pm – 6:00pm Selden love of sports and fitness.CHOOSE ONE. Wednesday, July 7 OR Monday, August 9 Tiny Tales (J413) 11:00am – 11:45am Centereach For parents/caregivers and children 2 and 3 years old Spend an enjoyable morning listening to stories, songs and Just Grandma/pa and Me (J406) fingerplays. For grandparents and their grandchildren ages 1 – 5 years old Thursdays, August 26, September 2, 9 Engage in interactive play with your grandchild, share stories, crafts 10:30am – 11:00am, 11:15am – 11:45am Centereach and lots of fun. Thursday, September 16, 23, 30, 10:00am – 11:00am Selden Toddlers Tango (J487) For parents/caregivers and children 2 – 4 years old Learn with Songs! (J411) Clap your hands, stomp your feet and wiggle with the beat! Tango with your toddler during this terrific, high energy music and For parents/caregivers and children 3 – 5 years old movement program featuring instruments, props and music from A unique program that features books and songs that teach pre- around the world. Designed to get toddlers and grown ups moving school concepts. and grooving! Friday, July 23 Friday, July 30 OR Friday, August 6, 2:00pm – 2:45pm Centereach 10:00am – 10:45am, 11:00am – 11:45am OR Friday August 20, 11:00am – 11:45am Centereach Preschool Connections (J396) For 3½, 4 and 5 year olds NOT entering K in the fall Preschool Computer Classes @ Art activities, free play, music and stories in an age appropriate pre- The Computer Place in Selden school setting. Wednesday, July 7 & 14 Preschool (PC) – Parents and Children ages 3-5 not yet in OR Thursday, July 29, August 5 Kindergarten ****Please no siblings or strollers***** 10:00am – 10:45 am, 1:00pm – 1:45pm Selden Arthur’s Reading Race (J472) Children learn pre-reading, reading confidence, word recognition, sentence structure, reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening as they read along and play games with their favorite characters Arthur and D. W. Tuesday, July 20, 12:00pm – 12:45pm Tuesday, August 3, 9:45am – 10:30am 20 MCPL QUARTERLY WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US *Open to the Public A to Zap (J473) Little Bear’s Rainy Day Activities (J482) A to Zap! is not just another alphabet software program for kids. Helping Little Bear bake and decorate cookies, make a picture, play There are 26 different and highly creative learning activities to play dress-up, and do a matching game, are just some of the fun activities with. Exciting new concepts are just a mouse-click away in this in this charming game based on the engaging character. magical world of alphabet blocks and the “Sunbuddies”, a bunch of Tuesday, August 10, 12:00pm – 12:45pm zany cartoon characters. Tuesday, August 31, 9:45am – 10:30am Tuesday, July 6, 9:45am – 10:30am Tuesday, August 3, 12:00pm – 12:45pm School Age Programs Beginning Computer Users (J474) All you Need for the Beach (J448) Entry-level, low-frustration computer programs especially for young children help to make the computer fun and easy to use for new For children entering K – 2nd grade computer users; featuring beloved Disney characters Mickey Mouse Calling all beach bums! Join us in reading beach stories and making and Winnie the Pooh. beach crafts. Tuesday, September 28, 12:30pm – 1:15pm Monday, July 26, 4:45pm – 5:30pm Centereach OR Friday, August 20, 5:15pm – 6:00pm Selden Caillou Alphabet (J475) Join us for an introduction to the alphabet with this popular PBS Art Buddies (J442) character and friends. Entertaining and educational exercises are For children ages 4 -7 years old geared toward the preschool set. Play in English, French or Spanish! Join our teen Art Buddies for a fun and creative time working on art Tuesday, September 28, 10:00am – 10:45am and craft projects! Mondays, July 12, 19, 5:45pm – 6:30pm Selden Caillou Counting (J476) OR Tuesdays, August 10, 17, 5:45pm – 6:30pm Centereach Join us for an introduction to numbers and counting with this popular PBS character and friends. Entertaining and educational exercises are Arthur’s Great Summer Vacation (J402) geared toward the preschool set. Play in English, French or Spanish! For children completed Pre-K through entering 2nd grade Tuesday, September 14, 12:30pm – 1:15pm Listen to a story about Arthur, D.W. and all their pals and create some Tuesday, September 21, 10:00am – 10:45am great camping crafts. Monday, August 9, Children’s Computer Drop-in (J478) 11:00am – 11:45am , 1:00pm – 1:45pm Centereach Drop-in time for parents and children to practice programs or try Beginning Sign Language (J493) some new software. NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY! For children entering 1st – 3rd grade Tuesdays, July 6, 20, August 3, 10, 31, 10:45am – 11:30am Tuesdays, September 14, 21, 28, 11:00am – 11:45am Learn beginning sign language while having fun. Tuesday, July 13, 20, 27, 10:45am – 11:30am Centereach Dora’s Backpack Adventure (J479) Journey with Dora and Boots as they try to get to the library! Learn Bilingual Fun: A Spanish Storytime (J490) counting and number values, matching colors and shapes, memory For children age 4 – entering 2nd grade skills, and creative play through pictures and music. A lively English – Spanish storytime filled with bilingual stories and Tuesday, September 14, 10:00am – 10:45am fun. Tuesday, September 21, 12:30 – 1:15pm Monday, August 16, 10:30am – 11:00am Centereach

Elmo (J480) Book Buddies (J437) Join one of Sesame Street’s most beloved characters in play and For children ages 3 -7 years old learning. Activities include music, letter recognition, simple spelling, Enjoy a storytime with MCPL’s Teen Book Buddies. colors and shapes, build a face and counting. Wednesdays, July 14, 21, 6:00pm – 7:00pm, Tuesday, August 10, 9:45am – 10:30am AND/OR Tuesday, August 31, 12:00pm – 12:45pm Wednesdays, August 11, 18, 6:00pm – 7:00pm AND/OR I-Spy Jr. (J481) Wednesdays, September 15, 22, 6:00pm – 7:00pm Centereach Love hidden picture games? Young learners can enjoy the popular I-Spy books in an interactive format. Search for hidden objects to solve Cartooning Workshop (J319) up to 70 picture riddles. Every puzzle you solve takes you to a new For children entering 3rd -6th grade challenge that strengthens skills such as letter and word recognition, Learn the basics of cartooning while creating original cartoons, as visual discrimination, counting, and following directions! well as drawing your favorites. Tuesday, July 6, 12:00pm – 12:45pm Thursday, July 15 Tuesday, July 20, 9:45am – 10:30am 10:00am – 11:00am, 11:30am – 12:30pm, 12:45pm – 1:45pm Centereach

WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US Summer 2010 PROGRAMS 21 Flat Stanley (J388) A Night in the Spotlight – Rehearsal (J446) For children entering K – 3rd grade For children entering K – 5th grade Listen to a story about Flat Stanley and all his adventures. Create your Sing, play an instrument, dance, or perform a comedy routine. If own Flat Stanley to complete the fun. you enjoy performing, then join us for a “Night in the Spotlight.” Tuesday, July 6 Performers need to fill out an application and please return to the 10:00am- 10:45am, 11:15am – 12:00pm Youth Services Reference desk. 1:00pm-1:45pm Centereach Friday, July 9, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Selden

K9 Reading (J364) Ocean Wonders (J394) For children 1st - 5th grade For children completed Pre K- 2nd grade Come to the library for a 15 minute reading session with a certified Children will create a unique project using shells and sand. therapy dog. Bring your own book to read or pick one from our Monday, July 12 collection. These canines will help all readers become more confident 11:00am – 11:45am, 1:00pm – 1:45pm Centereach and excited about reading! CHOOSE ONE SESSION PER DATE Origami: Beneath the Waves (J441) Tuesdays, July 20, August 24 For children entering 4th – 6th grade 6:30pm - 6:45pm, 6:50pm – 7:05pm Learn how to fold fish, boats, and sea shells. 7:10pm - 7:25pm, 7:40pm – 7:55pm Centereach Wednesday, August 4, 3:30pm – 4:30pm Centereach

Let’s Have Fun in Spanish (J491) Page Turners, Jr. (J438) For children entering 3rd – 6th grade For children entering 2nd - 3rd grade Learn basic Spanish vocabulary, phrases and conversation skills in a Come talk about any of “The Baily School Kids” books with our fun and effective way. group of friends while we do a simple activity. Be sure to pick up a Thursdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Centereach copy of the book when you register. Monday, July 19, 6:00pm – 7:00pm Centereach Magic Beans Mosaic (J444) For children entering 3rd – 5th grade Page Turners: A Book and a Movie (J435) Join us in creating a beautiful mosaic out of beans. For children entering 4th - 5th grade Friday, July 23, 5:30pm – 6:15pm Centereach “How to Eat Fried Worms” by Thomas Rockwell. Discuss the book, and then watch the movie! Be sure to pick up a copy of the book Magic Tree House – Dolphins at Daybreak when you register. (J395) Monday, August 9, 6:00pm – 8:30pm Centereach For children entering K – 2nd grade Children will be whisked away into a Magic Tree House story craft Pack-A-Book for Lunch (J434) adventure. For children entering 3rd – 5th grade Tuesday, July 13 Come enjoy a fun book discussion and some lunch with friends. 10:00am – 10:45am, 11:15am – 12:00pm Selden We’ll be discussing the fantastic “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton Juster. Be sure to get a copy for the book when you register. A snack Martha Speaks Read-Aloud Book Club (J488) and drink will be provided. For children entering K – 2nd grade Tuesday, July 13, 12:00pm – 1:00pm Centereach Join our Martha Speaks Book Club. Each session will include stories, literacy activities, and a special giveaway for our club members. Pirate’s Treasure Hunt (J452) Monday, June 28, Wednesday, June 30, Friday, July 2, Monday, July 5, For children entering K – 2nd grade Wednesday, July 7, & Friday, July 9 Yo ho ho! Where did The Swashbuckling Sailors hide their riches? Join 10:00am – 11:00am Centereach us for some pirate fun. Tuesday, July 20, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Monster Maker (J496) OR Wednesday, August 4, 7:00pm – 8:00pm Centereach For children age 4 – entering 2nd grade This mix of reading, crafting and storymaking is perfect for the Playful Puppets (J389) younger monster detectives out there, as they are presented with a For children entering 2nd – 4th grade scenario, given the tools for creating their own dastardly monsters, Create playful puppets made from a variety of art media. and then allowed to help craft a finale of their story. Wednesday, July 7 & 14, 10:00am – 11:00am Selden Thursday, August 12 10:00am – 11:15am Rock Critters (J451) OR 11:45am – 1:00pm Centereach For children entering K – 5th grade Paint rocks and create a different “critters” to decorate your garden at home. Wednesday, July 28, 6:00pm – 6:45pm OR 7:00pm – 7:45pm Centereach

22 MCPL QUARTERLY WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US *Open to the Public Search the Seven Seas (J495) Written and Illustrated by…You (J440) For children entering 3rd – 6th grade For children entering 3rd – 6th grade A treasure hunt in the library. Become an author and illustrator as you create a picture book which Thursday, August 12, 2:30pm – 4:00pm Centereach will be displayed in the library for other children to enjoy. Please plan on attending both sessions. Shark Tales (J453) Thursday, July 22 & 29 July 22, 1:00pm – 2:30pm OR 3:00pm – 4:30pm For children entering K – 2nd grade July 29, 1:00pm – 3:30pm OR 3:00pm – 5:30pm Centereach Chomp! Join us for this shark themed storytime. Activities will follow the story.

Wednesday, August 18, 7:15pm – 8:00pm Centereach School Age Computer Classes @ Slime Time (J454) The Computer Place in Selden For children entering 1st – 5th grade MS Word (J485) Come make and play with goopy sticky slime. What could be more fun? For teens entering 5th – 7th grade Learn the art of word processing for home and school. Friday, July 16, 5:00pm – 5:45pm OR Thursday, July 22, 11:00am – 11:45am Centereach Wednesdays, August 18, 25, 4:00pm – 5:30pm Saturdays, September 11, 18, 12:30pm – 1:30pm Storigami (J443) For children entering 1st – 3rd grade PrintShop (J483) Listen to a story about a man who lives at the edge of the sea in For teens entering 5th – 7th grade a paper house and folds amazing origami. Then make your own Learn to make creative items like greeting cards, signs and calendars origami house to take home. with this fun and versatile program. Wednesday, August 4 Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 4:00pm – 5:30pm 1:00pm – 2:00pm OR 2:15pm – 3:15pm Centereach

SunWise (J498) For children entering K – 4th grade and their families Unprotected sun exposure during childhood is the leading risk factor for skin cancer, which is the most common and one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Learn tips on being safe this summer and for years to come! Saturday, July 10, 10:00am – 11:00am Centereach

Techno Buddies (J436) For children ages 3 -7 years old Come read and play in “Living Books” at the Computer Place with your Teen Buddy. Thursdays, July 8, 15 3:30pm – 4:15pm AND/OR Thursdays August 5, 12 3:30pm – 4:15pm AND/OR Mondays, September 20, 27 5:15pm – 6:00pm Selden

Watercolor Koi Pond (J439) For children entering 4th – 6th grade Use watercolor and collage techniques to create a koi fish pond art piece. Friday, July 30, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Centereach

WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US Summer 2010 PROGRAMS 23 Family Place Libraries™ 4 Special Services / Projects / Family Place Libraries™ is a project of MCPL Organizations whereby MCPL is the national trainer and model for Family Place Libraries, which helps libraries across the country to Suffolk Coalition for Parents and Children develop family-centered programs, services This countywide organization includes mental health and social and spaces by expanding the traditional service professionals; librarians; educators; public and community role of libraries and transforming them into based agencies; youth serving professionals; parents and interested community centers for literacy, early childhood citizens. Objectives are to: share information; ideas and resources; education, parent support and community information. Family plan cooperative programs and services; advocate for children Place is supported nationally and regionally by the Hagedorn and parents; educate professionals and the public about topics Endowment for Family Place Libraries, the Rauch Foundation, the related to children and families and demonstrate the ways in Sandy River Charitable Foundation, the Horace and Amy Hagedorn which working together can make professionals more effective – Long Island Fund, United Way of Long Island – Success By Six, family support agents. Future meetings include: June 15th Annual Middle Country Library Foundation, Roslyn Savings Foundation, Planning meeting (Call 585-9393 ext. 262 for more information Pamela & Richard Rubenstein Foundation and a New York State and to be placed on the contact list for future programs.) Family Literacy Library Services Grant. Call 585-9393 ext. 204 for further information. Suffolk Family Education Clearinghouse Family Center, a partnership between the library and the A countywide resource center that provides professionals, such Family Service League of Suffolk, Inc., the Family Center as youth counselors, social workers, health workers, guidance operates in both Selden and Centereach, providing family counselors, librarians, clergy, teachers and psychologists, with support through individual consultation, and referrals to health print and audio visual materials on topics related to family life; and human services to meet individual family needs. Family information and referral to community resources; reference Center Services, staffed by a social worker, are free, confidential assistance and curriculum and program planning assistance. Call and open to families residing in the North Brookhaven 585-9393 ext. 262 for further information. area. Supported in part by a NYS member grant from NYS Assemblyman Steven Englebright. Call 585-9393 ext. 290 to Mailbox Library schedule an appointment or leave a confidential message. For homebound patrons who are unable to visit the library. To be eligible, you must have a valid MCPL library card and submit an New Moms’ Group, part of application signed by a physician, nurse or social worker. Simply the National Association of call 585-9393 to obtain an application. Mothers’ Centers, A weekly group that focuses on the World of Information for Seniors and the needs of all Moms! Discuss the ever changing challenges and joys of parenting. Children are Elderly (WISE) Services welcome. Free play. For more information, call 585-9393, ext. WISE services are designed to meet the needs and interests of 143. Beginning this September. older adults, caregivers and professionals working with the elderly, including HIICAP Counseling Services for Seniors, Senior Advocate and Senior Connections. Resources include a specialized collection Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) is a school readiness of books, magazines, videos and audio books. Call Adult Reference and family support program providing home visiting to at 585-9393 for further information. families with children ages 18-36 months old who have limited access to educational opportunities. The program’s premise is that children learn best through play and that learning can be Senior Connections fun. This program is provided to families free of charge and A confidential support service for older adults. This is a library based provides children with free toys and books to keep in their information and referral program that links older persons and their home. Call 585-9393 ext. 225 for more information. families to needed health and social services. Thursdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Centereach; Fridays, 11:00am – 1:00pm, Selden. Call Kids in Care is an outreach program designed for family Adult Reference at 585-9393 for further information. childcare providers residing in the MCCSD and the young children in their care. If you are interested in receiving early Literacy Assistance literacy home visits from a trained children’s librarian, where you will receive a kit of age-appropriate books, music and toys A Spanish-speaking staff member is available on-site to assist patrons to use with the children in your care, or to find out more about who wish to apply for a library card, borrow books, videos, music, this program, call 585-9393 ext. 225. etc.; fill out applications & forms or read instructions and register for programs. Hours available at Centereach are Monday and Wednesday evenings 5:30pm – 8:30pm and Saturdays 11:00am – Distinguished Speakers Series, presented by the Middle 3:00pm. This service is available to all patrons with limited English Country Library Foundation, provides three seminars annually to proficiency. educate and inform practitioners working with young children and families on Long Island. Produced in collaboration with Long Island health and human service professionals. For registration and fee information call 585-9393, ext. 252.

24 MCPL QUARTERLY WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US *Open to the Public E-Reference An e-mail reference service for information, research, reserves and interlibrary loans – [email protected]. A librarian will respond within 24 hours on weekdays, longer on weekends.

Online Homework Help Miller Research and Reference Services Free online homework help from real The Miller Center is a regional resource for businesses, independent tutors in Math, Science, English and entrepreneurs, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Social Studies. Tutors are available Located in the Centereach building, it offers access to extensive daily from 2pm – 11pm. Available and specialized business resources as well as personalized business in English and Español. To work with research and reference, and career counseling services. The Miller a tutor, go to www.mcpl.lib.ny.us Center (including the LBC and Adult Literacy services) receives and click on the link for Tutor.com. support from John D. Miller, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, the Use your library barcode (found on the back of your library card). Middle Country Library Foundation, NYS Senator John J. Flanagan, Grades K-12, beginning college, & Adult Learners. Citi Foundation, the Town of Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency, TD Bank, the Rauch Foundation as well as sponsorship revenues from the annual Women’s Expo and Strictly Business Suffolk Wave Tradeshow. Call 585-9393 ext. 133 for information and assistance. Suffolk Wave, a cooperative project of the public libraries in Suffolk County, offers best selling fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, Career Counseling Services are provided by counselors music, movies and how-to videos. Browse hundreds of great titles on staff and available to district residents ages 14 and up to play on your computer, transfer to a portable device, or burn to for employment, occupational and college counseling. This CD. Suffolk Wave is available 24/7 from the comfort of home or confidential service is by appointment only. Contact the Miller from anywhere by using your library card. Titles are automatically Business Center, 585-9393 ext. 133 for more information or to returned at the end of the lending period so there is never a late make an appointment. fee. Just visit www.mcpl.lib.ny.us and click on the Suffolk Wave logo. All you need is a computer and a library card! The Library Business Connection (LBC) is a networking group that provides a forum for local business people to meet regularly, exchange information, share resources and participate in educational presentations. The LBC meets five Fridays per year at 8:00 am in Centereach. The next meeting will be held on Friday, June 4th. Call 585-9393, ext. 296 for Catastrophe Readiness Clearinghouse more information. Readiness tips and information are as close as the Catastrophe Readiness Clearinghouse, located in the Miller Business Mid-Suffolk Regional Office of Literacy Suffolk Inc. Resource Center at MCPL-Centereach, or its website at www. and Adult Literacy Services* catastrophereadinessclearinghouse.org. Click on MY HOME or MY WORKPLACE for preparedness information for parents and children, MCPL is home to the Mid-Suffolk Regional Office of Literacy the general public and the business community – tip sheets, Suffolk, Inc., which provides free one-to-one and small group emergency preparedness plans, links to national resources, fun sites literacy tutoring for adult ESOL students and adult basic for kids, and much more. This is a project of Middle Country Public literacy students. Tutor training for literacy volunteers available. Library in partnership with the Allstate Foundation. For related In addition to Literacy Support Services, the Library offers programs and information please see the Allstate Readiness Series evening ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) group at www.readinessbeginswithme.org instruction and citizenship classes. English conversation groups are available on various mornings, afternoons and evenings. For further information, call 585-9393, ext. 267. The office is 211 Long Island – formerly Community open Monday, 1:00pm – 8:30pm, Wednesday and Thursday, Resource Database of Long Island 10:00am-5:30pm. 211 Long Island is a free, non-emergency information and referral service that connects Long Island residents to health and human Museum Corner services they may need on a daily basis or during a disaster. 2-1-1 The Museum Corner, an interactive exhibit space located in the specialists are trained specifically in connecting people to health and Children’s Department at the Centereach building, is a specially human services resources quickly and easily. Available by telephone, designed area that features changing hands-on exhibits and at 211 or 1-888-774-7633, or online, at www.211longisland.org, programs for children and their families. To enhance the museum 2-1-1 Long Island provides callers and web visitors with detailed experience, vast opportunities for creative expression and information on nearly 10,000 community resources for help and intellectual exploration are provided – props for dress-up, science assistance in a range of areas. The 2-1-1 database is managed by experiments, historical artifacts and art activities. The Museum Middle Country Public Library and served Long Island for many years Corner invites visits by families, schools & community groups to as the Community Resource Database of Long Island. 211 Long explore, experience, share and create in a safe, fun environment. Island is supported by Nassau and Suffolk County governments, Coming in July “Drop by Drop A Look at Water”. MCL Foundation and United Way of Long Island, the lead agency for the 211 project.

WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US Summer 2010 PROGRAMS 25 n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Join the Friends and support your Library. Currently the number n New York Community n n of Friends of MCPL totals nearly 400. Ask for a membership n Bank Foundation n n form at the Circulation Desk at either the Centereach or Selden n n n Awards $13,500 n n building. We look forward to hearing from each and every one n to develop the water n n of you. Be a Friend – Support our Library and share good words, n n n feature -Splash It- in good will and good times. n n n the Nature Explorium. n n n n n New York Community n n n n Bank Foundation is Bronze - $5; Silver - $10; Gold - $25; Business/ n n n Organization - $25; Platinum/Lifetime - $100 n also a sponsor of the n n n n Distinguished Speakers n n

n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Series and an ongoing n n n n supporter of Family Place n n Fundraising Activities n n n Long Island. n n n n The Spring Book Sale yielded $2,243, and we’re now planning n n n n n Standing l-r: Tracy Delgado- our November 5th & 6th book sale. n n n LaStella, Coordinator of n n n n n n Youth Services; Kathleen Start clearing out your attic & garage and make way for the n n n Deerr, Assistant Director, n n treasures you’ll find at The Friends’ Annual Garage Sale on n Middle Country Public Library; Cindy Krezel, New York Community n n Saturday, August 7th at the Centereach Building. n n n Bank Foundation. Seated l-r: Sandra Feinberg, Director, Middle n n

n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Country Public Library; and Marian Conway, Executive Director, n n n n New York Community Bank Foundation. n n n n n n n n n n n n n n TD Charitable Foundation n n n n n n Supports the ABC Trail n n n n n n with a $5,000 contribution n n n n n n n n n n Seated l-r: Tracy n n n n Delgado-LaStella, n n n n n n Coordinator of Youth n n n n Services, and Sandra n n n n n n Feinberg, Director, n n n n Middle Country n n n n Public Library; Kerry n n n n n n Baardsen, Lake n n n n Grove Manager and n n The Friends, supporters of the Nature Explorium from its n Peter DelBianco, Vice n n inception, have laid claim to the Friends’ Bench. Constructed n n n President and Retail n n of bricks that feature Long Island animals, children will n Market Manager, n n certainly enjoy finding and naming their favorite animal n n n TD Bank. “friends.” A big thank you to Patricia Klos for illustrating the n n n n n charming animal friends. n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n

A $2,000 Community Initiative Grant from Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore, 4th District was awarded to the Middle Country Library in support of the Nature Explorium.

Standing l-r: Sandra Feinberg, Director, Middle Country Public Library; Tom Muratore, Suffolk County Legislator 4th District; Sophia Serlis-McPhillips, Assistant Director, Middle Country Public Library.

26 MCPL QUARTERLY – NEWS Explorium continued from page 1 understanding of and appreciation for the natural world and the space, provide favorite quotes about Reading, Exploration, links the concepts of early education and sustainability of natural Adventure and Discovery. resources. Funding for the Explorium has come from multiple sources To “mesh” the Explorium with the library setting, we identified including the Library, MCL Foundation, Friends of MCPL, Amy certain features that could directly connect to the Library’s and Horace Hagedorn Fund, Rauch Foundation, New York mission. Instead of a traditional brick path (listing donor names), Community Bank Foundation, HSBC, TD Bank and many other our walkway became the Book Path and donors select their supporters. Everyone is anticipating the opening this June and favorite children’s book or quote. The Friends’ Bench (sponsored we hope you’ll join us. Stop by. It’s here for you. The Nature by the Friends of MCPL) displays Long Island land and sea animals Explorium…Discover It! also engraved on bricks. “READ” plaques, hung creatively around n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n

The Nature Explorium has been built with support from many friends. Join us by helping to: All donors will be acknowledged on a plaque located in the • Build Our Book Path by naming a brick with a book entrance to the Nature Explorium. For further information, title or quote from a children’s book. please call Tracy Delgado LaStella, Coorinator of Youth Services, • Engrave a READ Plaque with a quote about reading, at 585-9393 ext. 220, go to www.natureexplorium.org or pick exploration, adventure, or discovery. up a Book Path donation form at the Library. • Make a Special Donation for an individualized naming opportunity and donor plaque. WWW.MCPL.LIB.NY.US Summer 2010 PROGRAMS 27 July 23rd - 6-10 pm