BROOKHAVEN FREE LIBRARY All children’s programs are free and require prior registration unless specified. Children, including babies, are encouraged to get a library card priorKids to registration. You may register in person, online (www.brookhavenfreelibrary.org) or by calling the Library at 631-286-1923 for most programs. We welcome grandchildren and out of district residents, some restrictions apply. If you are unable to attend a program, kindly cancel your reservation to make room for others. Family Fun Children’s Room News: After almost 31 years, I’m retiring as of May 12. While I am excited for all that my future holds Family Storytime and outside the Library, I will sorely miss seeing my extended family of library patrons and co-workers. Strawberry Picking I have enjoyed watching a generation of storytime kids grow up to win awards, earn degrees and at Glovers Farm have children of their own. I am delighted that now they, like their parents, bring their children to Families with children ages 3 and up the Library because they understand that they are their child’s first teacher and to do that well, Wednesday, June 13, 5:00-6:00 p.m. they must read to their children every day and maintain a home filled with books. Glover’s Farm – 641-681 Victory Ave, Brookhaven I know you will join me in welcoming Jennifer Rocco as the new Head of Children’s Services. I wish Meet at Glover’s Farm to share a story and the wonderful experience of picking sweet berries in her much success and will miss you all! the warm summer sun. Please note that each family will be able to pick ONE free quart of strawberries. Parents who Thank you for the opportunity to serve this community. wish to pick additional strawberries may do so at market price. Registration is required. Miss Deb Paw Party Families with children of all ages welcome Monday, June 25, Anytime 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Bring your pet, on a leash please, for a little meet and greet at REGISTER JUNE 23 FOR ALL JULY AND AUGUST CLASSES the Library. There will be pet crafts and activities for all ages. Donations of paper towels, bath towels, food (cat and dog) will be collected for local non-profitsHappy Tails Dog Rescue and Safe Haven Animal Rescue. Please register. Playdough Fun Families with children of all ages welcome Summer Enrichment Series Tuesday, June 26, Anytime 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Don’t let the summer slide set you back. Stay on track by signing up for our special No registration. summer enrichment programs that are carefully crafted to engage, enrich and entertain young minds! Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles Families with children of all ages welcome Wednesday, June 27, Anytime 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Age 3-Pre-K with a caregiver - Little University Make bubbles using string, straws and all kinds of everyday Tuesdays, July 3-August 28, Anytime 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. objects. No registration. Our main objective for this series is to have the most fun possible while mastering the six early literacy skills needed to ensure academic success. Please register. Paint to the Music Family Watercolor Painting Families with children ages 3 and up Grade K with a caregiver - Kindergarten University Friday, June 29, Anytime 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Mondays, August 6, 13, 20, 27, Anytime 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Let the music inspire you to paint! Please register. Meet the Class of 2031! Children entering Kindergarten and their families are invited to participate Family Karaoke at Café Castello in activities that will prepare you for the year ahead. Please register. Families with children of all ages welcome Tuesdays, July 3-August 28, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Grades 1-3 - Elementary University Café Castello – 141 S. Country Rd, Bellport Sign up for one or all three tracks. One session of each track per child. See dates and times below. Singing is good for the heart and soul. Meet at Café Castello In-person registration and a permission slip are required for participation. Please register. and grab the microphone to sing by yourself or with a friend! No registration. Grades 4-5 - Intermediate University Sign up for one or all three tracks. One session of each track per child. See dates and times below. Suffolk County Farm Animal In-person registration and a permission slip are required for participation. Please register. Experience and Butterfly House Families with children of all ages welcome Friday, August 3, 10:30 a.m. Suffolk County Farm and Educational Center – Art Track STEM Track Literacy Track 350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank Choose session 1 or 2 Choose session 1 or 2 Choose session 1 or 2 Meet us at the farm for the ultimate experience. Ride with your friends on a tractor pulled wagon, learn about the Session 1: Session 1: Session 1: animals and have an amazing encounter in the butterfly Mondays, July 9, 16, 23 Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 25 Thursdays, July 12, 19, 26 house. After our tour, enjoy your bagged lunch in the picnic Elementary - 1:00-2:30 p.m. Elementary - 1:00-2:30 p.m. Elementary - 1:00-2:30 p.m. area. This program is exclusively offered to Brookhaven Intermediate - 3:00-4:30 p.m. Intermediate - 3:00-4:30 p.m. Intermediate - 3:00-4:30 p.m. Free Library cardholders. Registration is required. Session 2: Session 2: Session 2: Family Game Night Mondays, August 6, 13, 20 Wednesdays, August 8, 15, 22 Thursdays, August 9, 16, 23 Families with children in Grades K and up Elementary - 1:00-2:30 p.m. Elementary - 1:00-2:30 p.m. Elementary - 1:00-2:30 p.m. Mondays, August 6, 13, 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Intermediate - 3:00-4:30 p.m. Intermediate - 3:00-4:30 p.m. Intermediate - 3:00-4:30 p.m. Spaghetti and Marshmallow Team Building, BINGO, giant lawn games and more are all fair game during this fun series designed for families. Each week, we’ll play something new while you enjoy some QT with your nearest and dearest. Please register. Staller Center’s Instrument Petting Zoo Families with children Age 3-Grade 1 Island Harvest Free Lunch Program Tuesday, August 21, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 25 – August 31, Join us in welcoming musicians from Stony Brook University 12:00-1:00 p.m. as they return for a morning of hands-on music. Musicians will Throughout the summer, children and teens ages demonstrate a variety of instruments talk about their sounds 18 and under can enjoy a free lunch provided by and the parts they play in the orchestra. Finally, children will Island Harvest, while supplies last. Please note that have the opportunity to touch and try the instruments and free breakfast is offered at South Country Library on weekdays from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. ask questions. This is a program you won’t want to miss! Please register. Family Summer Scrapbooking Families with children in Grade Pre-K-Grade 5 Board of Trustees Monday, August 27, Anytime 2:00-7:00 p.m. Start making and documenting your summer memories Kathleen Kelly, Taryn Kirk-Glynn, Steven McCloskey, today. You can add stories you’ve written, photos, ticket Kristin Kirk-Murphy, Janet Quirk, Megan Reitzel and Daniel Smith. stubs, lists of books you’ve read, places you visited and more… anything to spark a memory of the summer of 2018! Jamie Papandrea, Library Director Please register. Upcoming Board Meetings: The Board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from September to June, at 7:00 p.m. All meetings are open to the public. As some changes are unavoidable, please call the Library or check our online calendar to verify dates and times. Patrons please note: During Library programs and visits, staff may take photographs for use in Library publicity. Please inform us if you do not want photos taken of you or your child. Serving the BROOKHAVEN South Country Central FREE LIBRARY School District June – August 2018 Libraries Rock! Tickets, Trips & Outings Summer Reading for All Ages Discount Tickets - On sale now at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. Some restrictions may apply; please inquire for more Saturday, June 23-Saturday, August 18 information. Join us Saturday, June 23 for a special Splish Splash Water Park - Tickets valid during the 2018 season registration celebration! $35.00 for Adults (over 48") $28.00 for Children (under 48") and Seniors (age 60 and over) Adults Sign up at the Circulation Desk to receive a special Long Island Aquarium - Tickets do not expire registration gift (while supplies last). Each time you check out $18.00 for Total Experience Ticket materials, you’ll be entered into a drawing for some great prizes! Bronx Zoo - Tickets expire Dec. 2018 Teens in Grades 6-12 $26.00 for Total Experience Ticket Eight weeks to strum your perfect reading score! Read on your own and track your American Museum of time to earn chances to win some awesome prizes. Read for five hours or more and you’ll be invited to join us on Tuesday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. for our Outdoor Natural History - Movie & Prize Party. Vouchers expire May 2019 Free for BFL Adult Cardholders only Children Birth-Grade 5 Set your own goals and pace, and simply keep track of the number of minutes you read each day.