March/April 2007 Serving Westhampton Beach,Westhampton, East Moriches, Eastport, East Quogue, Manorville, Quiogue, Remsenburg & Speonk INSIDE Getting All the Pieces in Place THIS ISSUE: Programs For Building Improvement Family . .page 2 Project Rounding Into Form Teens . .page 3 or nearly two years, the Board of Pansy Cheng, the architect of record for Adult . .pages 3,4 Trustees of the Westhampton Free the library of Ward Associates of Preschool . .page 5 FLibrary has researched numerous Bohemia, has undertaken the process of School Age . .pages 5,6 issues associated with how the current translating the master plan into a working library building serves the needs of our schematic of a new library for the existing Featuring community. site. She is joined in her work by profes- sionals from the 7Group, specialists in DIRECTOR’S DESK: Local residents have worked with a variety sustainable design, also known as LEED Welcome New Director of industry professionals to help define (Leadership in Energy and Environmental see page 2 the future of our facility, notably through Design) Green Building design. This HAVE YOU TRIED THESE goal setting and design ‘charrettes’ that agency worked on the new Westhampton YET?: drive consensus for what will best meet Beach Village Hall to design features that see page 2 current and projected needs. allowed it to be LEED-rated. BROWN BAG MOVIE CLUB: “It has been a combination of data- “Like the Village Hall team, our Trustees see page 4 gathering, education, and a reaffirmation strongly believe in sustainable design,” of what the library means to the commu- said Library Director Matt Bollerman. ONGOING nity,” said Board of Trustees President “What it simply means is that the process- PROGRAMS: Esther Glazer. “We’ve studied how the es and products used to construct the new library is used, how it will be used in the facility will work together to increase the No registration necessary. future, and what the options are to create efficiency of the building and, over time, the next generation of library services in lower our overall costs.” French Club our community.” Meets every Monday Upcoming steps in the process include an 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. This data gathering has resulted in the unveiling of the proposed schematic and completion of a ‘library program,’ which rendering, which should take place over Nicotine Anonymous was assembled by Aaron Cohen the next several months. Ultimately, the Meets every Wednesday Associates of Croton-on-Hudson, NY. The Board will make a decision to move ahead 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. firm supports library projects through and ask the community for support programming and schematic design – through a public referendum, perhaps Senior Aerobics simply put, they analyze services and before the end of this year. space to develop alternatives for facility Every Friday at 9:00 a.m. use or new construction. Each area of the The Board will be eager to hear communi- library is studied and projections are ty feedback to this conceptual proposal, Library Hours made for right-sizing space through thereby continuing the ongoing dialogue Monday - Friday creation of a master plan that allows the about the library’s future. If you have 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Trustees and architect the ability to questions or thoughts to share, please feel Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. consider renovation, reorganization, or free to contact the Library Director at your Sun. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. new facility construction. convenience. 2 From the Director’s Desk... Look for us in the 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day ello, my name is Matthew Bollerman and in January, I became Director of the Parade on Saturday HWesthampton Free Library. Previously I served March 10th! as Director of the Brookhaven Free Library and as Director of the Kingston Library in Kingston, NY. Save the date: FIESTA DAY is April 14, 2007. I received my B.A. from the University of Albany and Make plans to join us for this annual celebration of my M.L.S. from Queens College and have earned the Latin American culture and cuisine. A complete Public Library Administrator’s Certificate from the schedule of events will be available by mid-March. Palmer Institute for Public Library Administration and Management. I have served on numerous Boards deal- ing with topics ranging from literacy and library issues Have You Tried These Yet? to the management of an organic farm. Currently, I am a member of several library committees, both locally SELF-CHECK OUT and statewide, and remain committed to providing the We are pleased to offer you the option of checking out best in library service for the community. your own materials. Our new self-check out station is located to the right of the Circulation Desk with As the accompanying article outlines, it is an exciting instructions in English and in Spanish. You just need time for us as we investigate a major change to our your library card, pin number and your materials. If physical library. I am available to discuss your you need assistance, we are here to help you. comments or concerns at your convenience at 288- 3335 or [email protected] YOUR READING HISTORY Many of you have asked if we keep a record of what you have read. We do not, but now you can. There is Family Programs an option in your record called Reading History that when activated will keep track of your reading materi- SCIENCE ON SUNDAYS: MARVELOUS MARV’S SCIENCE AND DANCE EXPERIENCE als. Ask a Librarian how you can activate this service. Sunday March 11 @ 2:30-3:15 pm For kids ages 5 and up with parents or caregiver. RENEW AND RESERVE FROM HOME It’s science! It’s magic! It’s dancing! It’s drumming! Some of you may not know that you can log on to Learn about the mysteries of movement and action! your account from home and renew materials and place reserves. You may pick up a brochure PRESCHOOL FAIR explaining the procedure or be adventurous and go to Thursday March 22 @ 7:00-8:30 pm http://www.westhamptonlibrary.org and click on For parents and caregivers: “Access Your Library Account”. We’re hosting a preschool fair so you can learn about all the childcare options that are available to families in MAGAZINE SWAP our community. The library now offers a magazine exchange located right outside the media room. This is a great way to BUNNIES…BUNNIES…BUNNIES recycle precious magazines that many of us find so Saturday March 24 painful to throw away. Just bring in your 2006 and @ 3:00-3:45 pm & 4:00-4:45 pm For children ages 3- 11 (children 2007 issues and leave them on the cart. Then help under 5 must be accompanied by a yourselves to the magazines that strike your fancy. parent or caregiver): You’ll know that spring is here when HOMEBOUND SERVICE the baby bunnies arrive! Judy Wilson We provide homebound delivery to patrons who are will teach kids all about bunnies. unable to visit us due to a temporary or permanent ill- Registration is required and space is ness or disability. Applications and approval are nec- limited so please call to reserve your essary to qualify for this service. Please contact spot. Circulation at 288-3335 ext. 10 for details. Programs require advance registration. Westhampton Library cardholders will be given priority. Other library cardholders will be placed on a waiting list. 3 Teen Programs Teen Programs TEEN MOVIE NIGHT YOUNG BOATERS SAFETY Friday March 9 @ 5:00 – 7:30 pm COURSE THE GUARDIAN (PG13). Running Time: 2 hr. 19 min. Saturday April 28 Visit the library and watch a great movie with your @ 9:30 – 5:30 pm friends while enjoying your favorite snacks. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be returning to the Library RUNESCAPE CLUB to help you have a safe summer Saturdays March 3 & 17 & April 7 & 21 @ 5:00 – 7:30 pm of boating! Stop in and join the club! Librarian Dave Jones will be there to help all beginners and even seasoned veter- WAYPOINTS – A GUIDE TO BOATING SAFETY ans! Saturday March 17 @ 9:30 – 1:30 pm For ages 10 – 12 yrs old. This course, held by the U.S. VIDEO GAMECLUB Coast Guard Auxiliary, contains many of the main Saturdays March 17 & April 7 @ 2:30 – 4:30 pm points of the adult eight hour Boating Safety Course. Come to the library and play Xbox 360 & PS2 games! Drinks & snacks will be served! (Registration for Teen Programs begins Monday, March 5 at the Reference & Young Adult Services Desk) TAG (TEEN ADVISORY GROUP) Tuesdays March 20 and April 17 @ 6:00 – 7:00 pm Adult Programs Do you want to help your commu- nity & Library? Do you have YOGA FOR ALL with Abby Dietrick. overdue library fines & want to Wednesdays March 7 – April 25 earn credit to pay them off? Then @ 10:30 – 12:00 pm join our Teen Advisory Group! Not $40.00 non-refundable fee for 8 only can you get your fines classes. reduced, but you can also make the library a more exciting place for PILATES FOR ALL teens! Drinks & snacks will be with Tricia Chiappetta. served! Mondays March 12 – April 16 @ 6:30 – 7:30 pm CLUB MANGA $30.00 non-refundable fee for Tuesday March 6 and April 3 @ 6:00 – 7:00 pm 6 classes. Space is limited. Visit Club Manga where we discuss the latest in Japanese Manga and preview new Anime series.