Idea Place
SUMMER 2016
Programs for
Birth to Age 10
@ Westhampton Free Library
“where children and parents come to learn and grow”
Serving Westhampton Beach, Westhampton, East Moriches, Eastport, East Quogue, Manorville, Quiogue, Remsenburg and Speonk
It’s Time for Summer Fun!
There is so much to see and do at the Library. You will find the coolest
books, new videogames, more movies than ever and you can choose
from a variety of programs!
Make the Westhampton Free Library a part of your summer… you
will be glad you did! Here is all the important information you
need to know:
• Registration for July programs will begin on Friday, June 24 at
9:30am.
• Registration for August programs will begin on Monday, July 18
at 9:30am.
• Registration is required for all Idea Place Programs unless noted,
and is limited to patrons of the Westhampton Free Library.
Non-card holders will be accommodated at the Library’s discretion.
• You may register for the programs online at our Library’s website
at: westhamptonlibrary.net
• Our programs and summer reading clubs are supported by the
Friends of the Library.
• Check out our website daily for “pop-in” programs.
Wednesday is Family Night Out!
Wednesdays, 7:00 to 8:00pm
For families with children ages 5 and older
July 6: NAPPY’S PUPPETS: Join us for this one of a kind
Shadow Theater show!
July 13: NATURE NICK: A fun show with live animals
and magic!
July 20: FAMILY BINGO NIGHT
July 27: CHINESE ACROBATICS WITH LI LIU: Acrobat
Li Liu will wow the crowd with her headstands, spinning plates,
bicycle routine, and more!
August 3: MaD SCIENCE: MARVELS OF MOTION: Did you think jet packs were something of
the future? Think again! Watch as we propel several members of the audience across the floor using our
own, very special Mad Science rocket car! We also get to learn about Newton’s three laws of physics
and other properties of the laws of motion and gravity!
August 10: rUSSIAN BARYNYA MUSIC AND DANCE: Come see a traditional Russian dance
and music ensemble. Featuring Mikhail Smirnov and Elina Karokhina.
August 17: Family GAME Night
August 24: RYU SHU KAN JAPANESE ARTS CENTER PRESENTS: RYS SHU TAIKO,
DRUMS OF JAPAN: With performances drawn from the rich folk heritage of Japan, the Ryu
Shu Kan presents a diverse program of Taiko Drums, Folk Song and Dance, Koto (Japanese Harp),
Shakuhachi (Bamboo Flute), and Martial Arts; all offered to immerse the audience in the traditional
Japanese experience. This performance will include the interactive story of the Drums of Noto Hanto
where the children of the audience have a chance to participate in the dancing and drumming. This
event is presented by the Ryu Shu Kan Japanese Arts Center in partnership with the Japan Center at
Stonybrook University.
August 31: lauGh-a-lot poetry with darren sardelli: Empowering children with
humorous and whimsical poetry!
BUY THE FOLLOWING
TICKETS AT THE
WESTHAMPTON FREE
LIBRARY!
LONG ISLAND
DUCKS
TICKETS:
Saturday, August 13, 6:35pm
Tickets: $10.00
We have purchased 50 tickets for
a Saturday night game of the Long
Island Ducks vs. the Lancaster
Barnstormers at the Bethpage Ball
Park, located in Central Islip. Game
time is 6:35pm. Travel to the game
is on your own. Tickets are on sale
beginning on July 1.
MORE TICKETS ON SALE:
LI Aquarium: $16.50
LI Game Farm: $10.00
Splish Splash: Adult $33.00
Child $26.00
Tickets will be on sale beginning
July 1. Please either stop by or call the
Circulation Desk at 288-3335, ext. 111
for more information.
CONTRACT DISTRICT DAY!
Join us to celebrate our friends on Saturday,
July 16. Some activities include a photo booth,
a surprise craft, bingo, and refreshments. Visit
us between 10:00am - 3:00pm. We will see
you there!
Don’t forget to renew your Library card on
July 1!!
KIDS ON THE GREEN
Tuesdays at 5:30pm at the Village Gazebo
The performances are geared for families with children ages 3 to 8 but all are welcome to attend. No registration required.
July 5: UNCLE BROTHERS BAND: Enjoy this upbeat music show!
July 12: NED GELFARS: Audiences laugh out loud at his show full of juggling, unicycling and more!
July 19: JOE GUIDA: THE SINGING BUS DRIVER: This upbeat show will have you singing, clapping and
dancing from the very first song right through his last rocking song “Dance With Me To My Music.”
July 26: GOODWIN’S BALLOWINS: Enjoy a truly unique performance by madcap balloon artist Allynn Gooen, who
will fill the stage with extraordinary balloon creations.
August 2: IRISH TUNES FOR KIDS WITH JOHNNY CUOMO: Clap your hands and stomp your feet with this
first time Kids on the Green act!
August 9: MEET THE ANIMALS WITH GREEN MEADOW FARMS: An exciting hands-on program featuring
frogs, bugs, reptiles, fluffy chickens, bunnies and baby animals. There will even be a “chicken dance!”
August 16: SUPERHERO HOCUS POCUS: Soar with magical caped crusader Ron Cain as he presents illusions
featuring our favorite superheroes. Children help Cain with tricks demonstrating the powers of popular figures like Batman and
Wonder Woman.
August 23: SQUEAKY CLEAN BAND: Sounds of the fifties and sixties.
August 30: Petting Zoo: Come meet the animals from the Suffolk County Petting Zoo.
@ Westhampton Free Library
Summer Fun
FAMILY & SPECIAL EVENTS
For children and parents/caregivers of all ages unless
otherwise noted.
SUMMER READING CLUB KICK-OFF PARTY!: Thursday, June 23, anytime
from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Register for our Summer Reading Club, and then join us in community room AB for
the fun! There will be food, carnival games and more! To attend, please register for
the Summer Reading Club. If you cannot attend this event, you can still be part of
the Summer Reading Club and may register at your convenience. Registration for the
reading club begins June 23.
AUTHOR VISIT WITH MARILYN OLIN: Tuesday, July 19 from
10:00 to 10:30am
The author of Mom, Mac and Cheese, Please will be here to read from her latest books.
AMBULANCE TOUR: Thursdays, July 14 and August 11 from 4:30 to 5:00pm
PINKALICIOUS TEA PARTY: Sunday, July 17 from 2:00 to 3:00pm
Dress in your fanciest pink outfit and come to the library to celebrate
everything pink! Pink stories, a pink craft and even pink lemonade
and cookies!
Patron Appreciation Day!
Sunday, June 26 from
12:30-3:30pm
Join us as we celebrate the anniversary of our Library
building! We will have activities and treats waiting for
you. All events are open to our Library card holders.
Show your Library card and receive a free gift!
A list of activities will be available at the Idea Place desk
by June 1.
RUSSIAN TEA: Wednesday, August 3 from 3:00 to 3:45pm
We will read Russian stories and enjoy a tea of cookies and juice, ending
with crafting your own Faberge eggs!
STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER PARTY: Thursday, August 4 from 4:30 to 5:00pm
For families with children ages 3 to 6. Bring a stuffed animal
friend for stories and a craft! Then leave your stuffed animal
overnight for lots of sleepover fun! Animal may be picked up on
Friday, August 5.
DARLENE GRAHAM MUSICAL CONCERT: Sunday, August
7 from 12:30 to 1:15pm
Rock and roll with singer Darlene Graham!
Join us weekly for your
DIY Project! Come and
join in the fun every week.
June 27 through the week
of August 22.
On your next
visit ask us about
our Playaway
products!
WILD ABOUT HARRY: Harry Potter Week!
QUIDDITCH: Sunday, July 24 from 1:00 to 1:45pm
Come kick off Harry Potter week with a game
of Quidditch!
GOBLIN GEMS: Monday, July 25 from
4:30 to 5:00pm
Create a bracelet showing your house colors!
TRANSFIGURATION: Tuesday, July 26
from 2:00 to 3:00pm
STUMP THE WIZARD: Wednesday, July 27
from 1:00 to 1:45pm
We’ll give you time to create questions based on
the books/movies to stump the two Harry Potter
experts in the Library.
FIND THE TRIWIZARD CUP: Wednesday, July 27 (drop-in anytime)
Those who participate will be entered in the raffle to win a Harry Potter
book set.
FANTASTIC BEAST DROP IN CRAFT: Thursday, July 28, anytime
during Library hours
HARRY POTTER SCENE IT: Friday, July 29 from 7:00 to 7:30pm
Come celebrate Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s birthday! We will have
party games, cake, and other treats. The winner of the raffle for the Harry
Potter book set will be chosen.
HARRY POTTER BOOK CLUB: Saturday, July 30 from 3:00 to 3:45pm
We will discuss the Sorcerer’s Stone. Pizza will be served and everyone who
comes and participates will be entered into a raffle to win Harry Potter and
the Cursed Child by Jack Throne, John Tiffany and J.K Rowling.
HARRY POTTER BIRTHDAY PARTY: Sunday, July 31 from 1:30 to 2:30pm.
WORKOUT WEDNESDAYS
For children ages 5 and up.
Get moving with different mini activities
Wednesdays, June 29-August 24 from 10:00 to
10:30am. Bring a friend to join the fun!!!
Summer Fun
FOR AGES BIRTH TO 8
@ Westhampton Free Library
BIRTH TO AGE 5
For children not yet in Kindergarten.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at
every program.
KIDNASTICS: Wednesdays, July 6 through August 3
9:30am for ages 12-20 months
10:30am for ages 21-35 months
11:30am for ages 3 to 5 years
BABIES BOOGIE:
Thursdays, July 7, 14 and 21 from 10:00-10:45am
Wednesdays, August 10, 17 and 24 from 10:00-10:45am
For ages 3-23 months
TODDLERS TANGO:
Thursdays, July 7, 14 and 21 from 11:00-11:30am
Wednesdays, August 10, 17 and 24 from 11:00-11:30am
For ages 2-5 years
Get ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet with Miss Nicole!
PLAY HOORAY:
Fridays, July 8 through August 26
10:00-10:45am for ages birth to 2 years
11:00-11:45am for ages 2 to 5 years
SHAKE, RATTLE AND READ STORY TIME:
Mondays, July 11, 18 and 25 from 10:00 to 10:30am
Thursdays, August 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 10:00 to 10:30am
MOMMY AND ME YOGA:
AGES 5 TO 8
For 5-year-olds who have completed Kindergarten.
Children are not accompanied by a parent/caregiver unless noted.
Check out the family section for additional programming!
FAIR:
Wednesday, July 6 from 1:00 to 1:45pm
Enjoy a Fair at the Library. We will have “bowling”, bean bag toss, Hula Hoops and more!
HANDS ON SCIENCE: REACH FOR THE STARS:
Wednesday, July 6 from 4:30 to 5:30pm
Participants explore the night sky and learn to recognize constellations. Ancient folklore
and its connection to the constellations are discussed. Take home your own Star Map to
help you navigate the night sky!
MARSHMALLOW FLOWER CUPCAKES WITH MISS DENISE:
Saturday, July 9 from 10:00 to 10:45am
Decorate cupcakes into a unique flower shape!
LEGO CLUB:
Sundays, July 10 and August 21 from 2:00 to 3:00pm
SAND AND STORIES:
Thursday, July 14 from 12:30 to 1:00pm
Come listen to stories about the beach and then create sand art!
CRAFTING STORIES: DOLL PEOPLE WITH BERNADETTE LIBARDI:
Thursdays, July 14 and 21 from 5:30 to 6:30pm. For ages 7 and older.
Introducing a new program with Bernadette Libardi from the Art of Wisdom! In this
program, participants will listen to an excerpt from The Doll People by Ann M. Martin
and make their own doll craft!
Tuesdays, July 19 through August 23 from 11:00 to 11:45am
SKETCH AND STRETCH: ART AND YOGA FOR CHILDREN:
ZUMBINI:
Mondays, July 18, 25 and August 1 from 2:30 to 3:30pm
Mondays, August 1, 8 and 15 from 11:00 to 11:45am
Summer Reading Club 2016
Begin logging in your books on Thursday, June 23, and the final day
to register or enter time/books is Friday, August 19.
Register by following the link on our Library website at:
westhamptonlibrary.net
or visiting the Idea Place.
Register for our Summer Reading Club: On Your Mark, Get
Set... READ!
For every five (5) picture books you read to your child, he or she
will receive a wooden nickel to be traded for prizes, large or small,
from our prize display!
Also, ask an Idea Place Librarian about our year round reading
club, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!
*Books read for the Summer Reading Club will count toward
the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten books.
Practice Art and Yoga at the same time! Mats and art supplies will be provided. GET UP AND GO: PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS WITH JUMPBUNCH:
Tuesdays, July 19, 26 and August 2 from 4:30 to 5:30pm
COOKING WITH ROB SCOTT: BROWNIE BATTER DIP:
Friday, July 29 from 4:00 to 5:00pm
HANDS ON SCIENCE: AMUSEMENT PARK PHYSICS:
Monday, August 8 from 5:00 to 6:00pm
Explore forces and motion while recreating some of their favorite amusement park
rides. Find out why you don’t fall out when a ride goes upside down. Investigate contact
and non-contact forces while designing a tabletop marble roller coaster.
CREATIVE FUN WITH FRUITS:
Monday, August 15 from 10:00 to 10:45am
Create a new dish using fruit!
COOKING WITH ROB SCOTT: RUSSIAN APPLE CAKE:
Tuesday, August 23 from 3:00 to 3:45pm
COOKING WITH ROB SCOTT: PEPPERONI PIZZA DIP:
Tuesday, August 23 from 4:30 to 5:30pm
ROBOTICS WITH MARY POST:
Friday, August 26 from 12:00-1:00pm
Come use Kinderbots to build a robot that works using coding. You can also build your
own robot!
SEE THE STARS WITH MARY POST:
Tuesday, August 30 from 11:00am-12:00pm
Build your own telescope and listen to stories about space to honor Russian cosmonaut
Yuri Gagarin, the first person in space.
Programs for
Ages 9-12
@ Westhampton Free Library
TIE DIE SOCKS:
OLD SCHOOL GAMING:
Friday, July 1 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Monday, August 8 from 3:00 - 4:30pm
Come design your own socks!
Tweens will learn all about old school video games! They will get to play several
classic games on the original Nintendo Entertainment System, and be entered to win a
Nintendo themed prize.
WE CARE: FURRY FRIEND PROJECT:
Tuesdays, July 5, 19 and August 9, 23 at 6:00pm
WATER BALLOON FLIP-FLOPS:
Volunteer and create different items we can donate to our local adoption center, Bideawee!
Monday, August 15 from 5:00 - 6:30pm
MINECRAFT PERLER ART:
Create a comfy, colorful pair of water balloon flip-flops!
Thursdays, July 7 and August 11 from 2:00 - 3:00pm
All attendees must bring a pair of plain flip-flops, old or new.
Do you love Minecraft? Come create a Minecraft character out
of Perler® beads.
GIRLS NIGHT OUT: KOOL AID LIP BALM:
Monday, August 17 at 4:00pm
FANDOM FRIDAYS:
Learn to make lip balm out of simple ingredients such as Kool
Aid and coconut oil!
Fridays, July 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 6:00 - 6:30pm
We will do an activity based on a different book. Books
included are: Unwanteds, Percy Jackson, Among the Hidden and Harry Potter.
SHARPIE MUGS:
July 8: The last of the Unwanteds came out in April, we read the first together in May.
Let’s celebrate the series!
Thursday, August 18 from 4:00 - 5:00pm
Personalize a plain mug using different colored sharpies!
July 15: Journey on a quest with Percy Jackson with our scavenger hunt.
PEPPERONI PIZZA DIP:
July 22: Come play Jeopardy based on Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Tuesday, August 23 from 5:30 - 6:30pm
July 29: Celebrate Harry Potter week with a game of Harry Potter Scene It.
Create a yummy treat with Chef Rob Scott!
MARSHMALLOW FLOWER CUPCAKES:
ZUMBA:
Saturday, July 9 at 11:30am
Wednesdays, August 24 and 31 from 4:00 - 4:45pm
Create fun flower cupcakes with Miss Denise!
Come join this fun and easy cardio party with exercise in
disguise!
TWEEN YOGA:
Mondays, July 11, 18,
and 25 from 6:00 - 6:45pm
Relax, unwind and enjoy this
introductory yoga class with
Miss Melanie!
TWEEN END OF SUMMER BASH:
Thursday, August 25 from 4:00 - 5:00pm
What better way to celebrate the end of summer then to have a party! Come hang out
with friends, listen to music, and eat great food!
DROP IN CRAFT: BACK TO SCHOOL DUCT
TAPE PENCIL POUCHES:
August 29-31 (anytime)
DECOUPAGE MASON JARS:
Drop in and create a pencil pouch made out of duct
tape, just in time for school!
Tuesday, July 12 at 4:00pm
Decoupage a mason jar with an array of tissue paper colors, book pages, and scrap book
paper. This will make a great pencil or candle holder!
NAIL ART AND DESIGN:
Fridays, July 15 and August 19 from 4:00-5:00pm
Have a girl’s night out with your friends! We will supply
the nail polish, remover, and nail files.
TWEEN MOVIE MATINEE:
Saturdays, July 16 and August 20 at
12:00pm
Bring a bagged lunch and come watch an afternoon movie in the
Tween Scene.
July 16: The Good Dinosaur, 1 hr. 41 min.
August 20: Kung Fu Panda 3, 1 hr. 35 min.
TWEEN LEGO CHALLENGE:
Thursday, July 21 at 3:00pm
Love to build with Legos? Come challenge your friends and win prizes.
ASIAN VEGETABLE ORZO SALAD:
Friday, July 29 from 5:00 - 6:00pm
Create this fun summer dish with Chef Rob Scott!
Westhampton
Free Library
7 Library Avenue
Westhampton Beach, New York 11978
(631) 288-3335 • Fax: (631) 288-5715
Use your library card to reserve a pass to one of
these great museums and educational resources
on Long Island and New York City!
Riverhead:
Safari Adventure
Bridgehampton:
The Children’s Museum of the East End
The Museum for the South Fork
Southampton:
The Parrish Art Museum
Stony Brook:
The American Museum of Art,
History and Carriages
Centerport:
The Vanderbilt Museum
New York City:
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
The Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Modern Art
Reserve your pass online from our homepage at
westhamptonlibrary.net (click on “Museum Passes”) or check
at the Adult Reference Desk for more details.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Thomas Moore, President
Jennifer Mendelson, Secretary
Susan Rosenberg, Treasurer
Barbara Matros, Trustee
Eric Mirell, Trustee
Robert Santucci, Trustee
Mary Anne Yutes, Trustee
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Danielle Waskiewicz
SUMMER HOURS
Monday through Friday 9:30am—10:00pm
Saturday 9:30am—7:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm—5:00pm
westhamptonlibrary.net