July/August 2016 HAMPTON BAYS PUBLIC LIBRARY bridge to life long learning A Message from the Director Teens Thank you to all who came out and voted on the June 14 Building Referendum. Since this Programs & News newsletter went to print before the vote I am unable to give results here, but information is 2-3 available on the library’s website and in the library. The Hampton Bays Public Library will hold its annual budget vote on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in the library from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. Copies of the proposed 2017 budget will be mailed to district residents and may be obtained in the library by July 25. A Budget Hearing will be held Children’s Room on August 2, 2016 at 7:00 pm during the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Learn & Play Did you know that parking is permitted in front of the Library on Ponquogue Avenue? The 4-6 Ponquogue entrance of the Library is open during regular hours. The Friends of the Library Annual Membership letter is included in this mailing. The Friends rely on membership dues and proceeds from the Friends Book Store to fund Summer Reading Clubs, special programs and purchases for the Library. If you are not currently a member, Español/Spanish please join and become a Friend! The Friends will host an Author Luncheon on July 21 at Oakland’s Restaurant featuring Guest Author Patricia McCormick, who worked with Malala Programas y Servicios Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, to create her memoir I am Malala. 7 Tickets are selling fast and are available at the circulation desk. The Friends are currently seeking a recording secretary to join the Friends Board. As always, each department is offering an exciting array of new and ongoing programs for patrons of all ages and interests. Come in and see the new 3D printer in the Teen Department! Adult Services Remember–if you can’t get to the library, we offer many online resources that are available to you 24/7 via the library website, including free eBooks and audio books, electronic magazines, Programs & Events streaming video, language courses and numerous reference & educational tools. Find us 8-14 online at hamptonbayslibrary.org Sincerely, Susan LaVista, Library Director Technology Summer Technology Help & Library News 15 Mission Statement The Hampton Bays Library serves our community by providing educational, cultural and recreational resources for life long learning. Printed on Recycled Paper July and August Events @ The Teen Community Center Join our 2016 Summer Reading Club Get ticket which will put you in the running for August 26 from 3-4:30 pm. The party also in the Game any time through August 25. awesome prizes. Prizes include backpacks, includes games and dessert. The first 20 teens who sign up for our club gift cards, admission to Dave & Busters, and will also receive a special prize. For every much more! Prizes will be given out at our Theresa & Vicky book you read, you will receive a raffle Fun & Games Party, which takes place on All Fun & Games “When life gets harder, you must’ve leveled up.” Prizes will be given out to all winners. Suicide Squad Release Party Giant Sized Monday, August 1 @ 6 pm Games Fear Factor Get geared up for DC Comics’ biggest Monday, August Wednesday, July 13 @ 6 pm movie of the summer with villain trivia, an 22 @ 6 pm How gross is too gross? Find out how far Injustice tourney, swag, and more. Cosplay Try some XL you would go in this challenge. your favorite character for a chance at sized versions of classic games like Tic- awesome prizes. tac-throw, darts, Connect 4, Ring toss and The Maze Game more. Tuesday, July 26 @ 6:30 pm Paper Plane Contest Strategically make your way through the Thursday, August 18 @ 6 pm Summer Scavenger Hunt MAZE with teammates. Pit your paper airplane design against Friday, August 26 from 7-9 pm others at our flight day program. Like solving puzzles and gaming? Then you’ll want to join us for our library scavenger hunt! Animal Lovers Club “Animal lovers are a special breed of humans.” Advocats Read to a Therapy Dog Tuesday, July 5 - Fridays, July 15 and August 5 @ 3 pm Thursday, August 25 Take turns reading to a therapy dog. All ages are welcome to Stop by the Teen Department attend. Every reader receives a prize. to learn about helping local feral cat colonies. Cards for Shelter Animals Friday, July 29 @ 3 pm Quogue Wildlife Presents Make a card for a shelter animal using our awesome animal- “Meet the Animals” themed supplies. Friday, July 8 @ 3 pm Frogs, Bugs & Animals This program will include birds, reptiles, and even a chinchilla. Friday, August 12 @ 3 pm *Sponsored by the Friends of the Library A Visit to the Southampton Animal Shelter Everyone is encouraged to pet frogs, chickens, guinea pigs, and more. Thursday, July 14 from 1 pm – 2:30 pm Meet us at the shelter and spend some time with shelter animals. Bling it! Collars for Shelter Animals Teens will also be paired with younger children to read to shelter Tuesday, August 16 @ 6 pm animals during this visit. Please bring a small donation with you Drop in and help up “bling” out collars for shelter animals, using for the shelter animals. our 3D printer! 2 July/August 2016 Arts & Crafts ”When in doubt, just add glitter.” Infinity Bracelets Terrariums for Teens Thursday, July 7 @ 6 pm Friday, July 22 @ 3 pm Make a bracelet using a silver infinity Create your very own terr-fairy-um, symbol as the base. complete with a gnome or a fairy. Paint Night-N-Pizza Inspirational Canvas Signs Beach Art in a Jar Tuesday, July 12 @ 6 pm Thursday, August 4 @ 6 pm Monday, August 8 @ 6 pm For only $20 per person, receive an Create a work of art on canvas to display Your beach-themed mason jar will be awesome 11X14 canvas with a special in your room. filled with sand, beach glass, shells, and summer scene. more. The Driver’s Seat “Keep calm and drive safely.” An Afternoon With 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class YA Author, Erik P. Kraft Saturdays, August 6 or 27 from 10 am – 3 pm Please bring your NYS Learner’s permit to class, $45 in cash, and your own lunch. “Sadly, Donkeys seem to exist in all towns. Some just isolate them better.” Just Eat It! ”If it’s gettin cold, reheat it.” Friday, August 19 @ 3 pm *Sponsored by the Friends of S’mores & Campfire Tales the Library Saturday, July 9 @ 1 pm *Sponsored by the Friends of the Library LUCKY US! Erik P. Kraft, author Fill mason jars with homemade graham crackers & gooey marshmallows. We will of the hilarious book Miracle also share some campfire tales. Wimp, will be at the library to host a fun improv program. FUNdue One lucky teen will win an Monday, July 18 @ 6 pm autographed copy of his Have fun with fondue and dip pretzels, marshmallows, cake, and fruit in chocolate. book. S.T.E.M. ”Brace yourselves, knowledge is coming!” Number Rumble Video Game Design Monday, July 11 @ 6 pm Tuesday, August 2 @ 6 pm Learn how to play Probability Poker, With the help of Super Mario Maker, you Conman Caravan, and more for fabulous will learn how to create your own video prizes. game. Building S.T.E.A.M. Book Trailers 101 Monday, July 25 @ 6 pm Tuesday, August 9 @ 6 pm Exercise your engineering skills to compete Learn how to piece together your own against other teams as you construct short trailer for a book you read this the biggest and best structures out of summer. Vote on your favorite trailer by household items. August 25. The winner will receive a prize! 3D Printing Boot Camp Mini Marshmallow Catapult Wednesday, July 27 @ 6 pm Monday, August 15 @ 6 pm Discover the dos and don’ts of 3-D Construct a marshmallow launcher from printing, then use TinkerCAD software to common materials and check out a few create your own original design. alternate designs for mini war machines The HBAY teens you can build at home. love our STEM programs. July/August 2016 3 News from The Children’s Room Summer Programs Registration for the Summer session begins Wednesday, June 29 and is ongoing through this session. Registration MUST be in person. Phone registration begins Thursday, June 30 and is ongoing through this session. Programs with registration limits are filled on a first come, first served basis. Each child must have his/her own HBPL library card in order to register. Summer Reading Club!! How fortunate are we to be surrounded by beautiful beaches where we live? Grab your surf board, sand toys and sunscreen, pack a lunch and don’t forget your book! You can put it all in our cool carry along lounge chair (well, everything but the board!). Sign up for the Summer Reading Club and you’ll receive one as a prize (for Pre-Readers & Readers, Babies will receive seal water toys – one person). Cowabunga Babies – Babies age birth to 3 years Wave Catchers – Pre-Readers ages 3 - 5 Big Kahunas – Readers grades K – 5 Please register beginning Wednesday, June 29. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Bring Reading Logs back between August 22 and 25 to receive raffle tickets for prizes. Raffles will be drawn on Friday, August 26. Want to know what you could win? Come on in, our main shelf in the Children’s Room will display all the prizes throughout the Summer! Summer Read & Rap Groups Tweens – The Nest for Kids & Tweens: by Kenneth Oppel, Kids – Wildwood by ill.