Harborfields
PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER
Congratulations to the
Harborfields Advanced
Battle of the Books Team
Thank You for
Your Support!
For placing 4th in the 2017
Advanced Battle of the Books
Competition!
The 2017-2018 Library Budget
was Approved!
The amazing team included: Catherine Andreadis, Alex Campbell, Emma
Johnston, Eric Ferrigno, Joseph Interrante, Keylin Rivas, Levi Tuck, Cole
Wadler and Albert Zhang, and their
coach Mrs. Meglio.
220 Yes - 37 No
Congratulations to Ellen Rieger who was
reelected to the Library Board of Trustees
for a term of five years.
Harborfields Purple LEGO
Eaters Car Wash
Sunday, May 7th,
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Library
The Purple LEGO Eaters are one of only
four Long Island teams, out of hundreds, to
move on to the FIRST LEGO League international championship robotics competition
at the University of Arkansas. Please come
out and support them in their fundraising
efforts.
May 2017
Thank You Friends of the Library!
The Friends of the Library have generously provided funding to help
purchase new, comfortable chairs for the Library meeting rooms.
The Friends will be selling the folding and stacking chairs that we
are currently using, which they also purchased.
Chair Sale in the Large Meeting Room
Friday, May 12th, 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Any remaining chairs will be available on Saturday at the Flea Market
All folding and stacking chairs are only $10 each.
Friends of the Library Annual Flea Market
Saturday, May 13th, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Vendor applications available at harborfieldslibrary.org
Friends of the Library Lottery Tree Raffle
The team consists of TJL fifth-graders: Kate
Lysaght, Sydney Bayer, Erin Armstrong,
along with OMS students: Colin Lysaght,
Alex Bayer, Chase and Arick Sherman,
Michael Prince, Cameron Best, and Ryan
Armstrong coached by Kevin Lysaght, Paul
Bayer, Andrew Armstrong and youth mentor Jay Best.
Raffle tickets available at the Circulation Desk.
Drawing to be held at the Friends Flea Market on Saturday, May 13th.
Friends of the Library Bus Trip
The Highline, Whitney Museum & Lunch in Little Italy
Tuesday, June 20th, Bus departs from the Library at 8:00 AM
The day includes a tour of The Highline, and a docent lead tour of the Whitney Museum,
and lunch at Forlini’s. You will choose your entrée from a limited menu at the restaurant.
The cost of this trip is $135 per person. Current members of the Friends may register by
telephone only beginning Friday, May 5th at 9:00 AM. Payment is required by Monday,
May 8th. Non-members may register Saturday, May 6th, and payment is required at the
time of registration. No refunds unless we are able to fill your space from a waiting list.
Adult Programs
Please call the Reference Desk or register online for adult programs unless
otherwise noted. In-person registration is required for all programs with a fee.
How To Become A Candidate
For Public Office And Win!
Calling All Poets
Thursday, May 4th, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Please join facilitator Linda M. Davies for support, encouragement and reading. All forms of poetry are welcome. Beginning
Wednesday, June 14th, the poetry group will meet twice
a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Registration is not
required.
Dogscaping
Creating a Pet Friendly Garden
Wednesday, May 3rd, 7:00 PM
Horticulturist Vincent Simeone from Planting Fields Arboretum will show you how to
make your garden safe and enjoyable for
both your dogs (and cats) and their human
companions. Please register.
Have you ever considered becoming a candidate for
village, school, library trustee, town board, legislator, mayor or
supervisor? Election law attorney Lawrence Silverman will discuss
the considerations in deciding to run and how to put together a
team, get and stay on the ballot, obtain valuable voter data, craft
and get your message out, build a volunteer and donor list, raise
funds, file financial reports, generate publicity and support and
use the internet and social media. Learn how to become an official
member of a political party committee. Please register.
Global Viewpoints
Syria–Can Anything Be Done?
Tuesday, May 9th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Facilitator John Busch will guide the group in analyzing some of
the most important challenges and opportunities throughout the
world. Please call the Reference Desk or register online.
The Three Great Myths
of Jewish Genealogy
Wednesday, May 10th, 7:00 PM
Chuck Weinstein from the Genealogy Federation of Long Island
will explore how to get started searching your Jewish roots and
provide resources applicable to anyone researching their family
history. Please register.
How to Create Your Own Gift Basket
Tuesday, May 16th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
While creating your own spa gift basket, you will learn how to create
customized gift baskets for any occasion. The fee for this hands-on
workshop is $5. In-person registration is required. Space is limited
to Harborfields Library cardholders.
Sportfishing on Long Island
Tuesday, May 16th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Captain Jerry McGrath, lifelong fisherman,
charter boat captain, lecturer, and writer for
several fishing publications will share his secrets on fish-finding, bait and lure selection,
knot and rig typing, safety baiting, chumming
techniques, and more. Beginner and advanced anglers will all
benefit from Captain McGrath’s expertise. Please register.
Arthritis Exercise
Thursdays, May 11th - July 20th, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
(No class 6/8)
There is a $25 non-refundable fee for this ten-week session with
instructor Eden Bennett. In-person registration will be accepted
at the Reference Desk.
May is Older American’s Month:
Age Out Loud
This Year’s theme shines a light on many important trends. More
than ever before, older Americans are working longer, trying
new things, and engaging in their communities. They’re taking
charge, striving for wellness, focusing on independence, and
advocating for themselves and others. Check out our display
of books, movies, and magazines that will motivate, educate,
and inspire you to continue to live with enthusiasm and energy.
Preserve Your Memories
Record your treasured memories to a DVD in our private recording studio and create a tangible piece of personal history for you
and your family. A librarian will ask you predetermined questions
so that you are able to share your wisdom, tips and stories. For
more information and to make your appointment please call
the Reference Desk.
www.harborfieldslibrary.org Wednesday, May 17th, 7:00 PM
Applying for Jobs Online
Monday, May 22nd, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Most companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen
potential job candidates. Therefore, most résumés never make it
through these systems. This workshop will provide specific strategies to job seekers that they can use to strengthen their résumé
and use networking connections to get in the door for interviews.
Please register.
Meditation for Health & Wellness
Tuesday, May 23rd, 7:00 PM
Meditation is being prescribed by many medical practitioners and
has widely been recognized as a means to enhance one’s health
and reduce stress. Join John Bednarik, long time meditator for this
lively and engaging workshop.
631-757-4200
[email protected]
Adult Programs
Please call the Reference Desk or register online for adult programs unless
otherwise noted. In-person registration is required for all programs with a fee.
Need Tech Help?
Book A Librarian!
Harborfields Public Library cardholders can
book a one-on-one, 45-minute technology
training session with Reference Librarian Brian
Adams. You should have a clear goal of what you
would like to learn during your training session
such as how to:
•Download eBooks or audiobooksto a device.
•Set up an email account.
•Set up a Facebook account.
•Learn to use Library databases for research.
•Use the Library Catalog from home to reserve
and renew materials.
Librarians are instructors, not tech support, and cannot troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning laptops, devices or software. Sessions
are available at various times during the week. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call Brian Adams at
757-4200 ext. 120.
SeniorNet Seminar
iTunes U
Tuesday, May 16th, 2:00 PM
iTunes U gives you free access to lectures from universities, museums and public media organizations, all of which can be viewed
on your PC or mobile device. Hundreds of universities around the
world – including Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Oxford and Cambridge – offer free courses on thousands of topics. Join us to see
how you can use this great resource. Registration is not required.
WWI - United States Propaganda
Wednesday, May 24th, 2:00 PM
Professor Don Parker will discuss the public relations and propaganda campaigns that led to the U.S. involvement in World
War I. Please register.
Suffolk County Legislator
William R. Spencer’s Listening Tour
Thursday, May 4th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Share your concerns, participate in community discussions, and
find solutions to pressing problems. Registration is not required.
Meet Your Representative Day
with Congressman Thomas Suozzi
Rescheduled for Wednesday, May 10th,
12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM
Congressman Thomas Suozzi represents New York’s 3rd District,
which includes the Harborfields and surrounding communities.
He will be at the Library to meet members of the community and
answer any questions or concerns you may have. The Northport
Rotary is sponsoring this event and will provide refreshments. All
are welcome. Please call the Reference Desk or register online.
Legislator Spencer’s Annual
Community Health & Information Fair
Celebrating National Women’s Health Week
Thursday, May 11th, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Representatives from more than 30 agencies will be at the Library
to provide vital information to people of all ages about issues relating to health, safety, self-esteem, legal matters, business, child
care, senior outreach, independent living, respite care, advocacy,
housing and more. All are welcome.
Medicare Services Counselor
Wednesdays, May 3rd & 17th, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Larry Elmen, HIICAP Counselor for Suffolk County RSVP is available
to discuss Medicare Services, Medicaid Options, Prescription
Drug Programs, and Long Term Care/New York State Partnership
Program Insurance. Private sessions are available on a first-come,
first-served basis in the Literacy Booth.
MAY MOVIES
JACKIE
Friday, May 19th, 1:30 PM showing with
closed captions displayed and
4:00 PM without captions
Rated R, 137 minutes
From Cover to Cover
Book Discussion with Donna Diamond
The Rent Collector by Camron Wright
Wednesday, May 17th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Starring: Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard,
Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup & John Hurt
This book is available at the Circulation Desk.
Just the Facts
Nonf iction Book Discussion with Brad Silverman:
Lives in Ruins: Archaeologists and the Seductive Lure of
Human Rubble by Marilyn Johnson
Thursday, May 25th, 7:00 PM
This book is available at the Circulation Desk.
www.harborfieldslibrary.org FENCES
Friday, May 26th, 1:30 PM showing with
closed captions displayed and
4:00 PM without captions
Rated PG-13, 119 minutes
Starring: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, &
Stephen McKinley
631-757-4200
[email protected]
Teen’Scape Programs
*All teen program registrations are on-going
unless a starting date is specified.
Teens must be Harborfields residents in grades 6 - 12 to register for these programs, unless otherwise noted. Please call Teen’Scape or register online.
Writers’ Club
What to Expect In Your First Year at College
Do you have a passion for writing and storytelling and would like
to share your stories with others? Join in with Instructor Karen Polk
who will offer tips and techniques to develop your own writing
style. Please register.
Come in and meet with a group of college students in a panel
discussion while they share their unique college experiences. Get
the answers to your questions and concerns. Please register.
Wednesday, May 31st, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday, May 12th, 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Free Comic Book Day for Teens
Saturday, May 6th all day in Teen’Scape
Manga Mondays!
Mondays, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Come join a book club led by RJ Curth from Greenlawn’s YDA that is
dedicated to exploring new manga and graphic novels. The group
also discusses their personal favorites and meets every Monday.
Please register, although drop-ins are welcome.
Celebrate Comic Book Day and stop by Teen’Scape to pick up some
free comics generously donated by Escape Comics of Huntington.
Cinco de Mayo: Tortilla & Salsa Challenge!
Friday, May 5th, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Join your friends in a celebration of Cinco de Mayo and taste test
to see what brand of tortillas and salsa turn out to be winners!
Please register.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, May 8th, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Summer’s coming! Be in the know and part of the planning for this
year’s Summer Reading Club. Share your ideas about programs,
prizes and books. If you have a book you’d like to share, bring it
along. Please register.
#Teens4Ham
Friday, May 12th, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Join your friends for a night of karaoke fun to the hit Broadway
musical Hamilton.
Informational Meeting Open to
students entering grades 6 - 9
Monday, May 15th, 4:30 – 5:00 PM
For students who LOVE to read and enjoy sharing this passion
with others…the day you have been waiting for is here…the announcement of this year’s book titles for Battle of the Books! The
2017 Battle will be held on Saturday, August 12th. Battle of the
Books is a county-wide competition of Teens from participating
Suffolk County Libraries, and a whole lot of fun! Please register.
Summer Reading Club Volunteer
Applications Available!
Teen & Parent Paint Night
Tuesday, May 16th, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Teens, bring a parent and join us for a relaxing night...learn to paint
and enjoy some refreshments and fun. Please register beginning
May 1st at 9:00 AM.
College Admissions Essay Workshop
Wednesday, May 17th, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
For high school juniors applying to colleges in the fall, take the
pressure off and begin the writing process. Instructor Rebecca
D’Orsogna, PhD in American Studies and writing teacher, will offer
some guidance and tips on writing a winning essay. Please register.
Coming in June: 5 hr Pre-Licensing Class, Get Ready to
Babysit and the 2017 Teen Summer Reading Club:
“Build a Better World!”
www.harborfieldslibrary.org Battle of the Books 2017!
Students entering grades 8 through 12 and interested in volunteering at the Teen Summer Reading Club Desk may pick up an
application from the Teen desk beginning Sunday, May 1st. Completed applications will be accepted beginning May 1st and must
be returned by Friday, May 26th.
Registration for Community Service programs begins
May1st at 9:00 AM. Please call the Teen Desk or register
online.
Checkmate Partners
TEENS CONNECT
Why wait until the fall to start earning community service credits? Spend a little time in the Library this
summer playing Chess with Senior Citizens who want to learn
and improve their chess skills. Sign up for one-hour sessions
beginning the week of June 26th through August 11th. Please
call the Teen Desk to add your name to the list of volunteers.
631-757-4200
[email protected]
Programs for Babies & Toddlers
Program designed for children of all abilities.
Children must be Harborfields residents to register for these programs. Please call Youth Services or register online for programs with an asterisk (*).
Mother Goose
Imagination Stations*
Story Art*
Registration is not required. Siblings
welcome.
Creative play using a variety of toys, blocks,
puzzles, puppets, science, and dress up that
will be set up throughout the room. The
program will conclude with a circle time of
songs and a story. Online registration begins
Tuesday, May 16th. Siblings welcome.
Experience the wonders of combining art
and literature by making a craft inspired by
the story The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric
Carle. Online registration begins Monday,
May 1st. No siblings please.
Children ages birth to 30-months-old
and a caregiver
Sunday, May 21st, 2:00 - 2:30 PM
Patty-Cake! Patty-Cake!*
Children ages birth to 17-months-old
and a caregiver
Mondays, May 8th, 15th, & 22nd,
10:00 - 10:30 AM or 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Children ages 18- to 35-months-old
and a caregiver
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2:30 – 3:15 PM
Hooray for Mother’s Day*
A half-hour of board books, nursery rhymes, Children ages 18-months to 4-yearssongs, and more. Online registration begins old and a caregiver
Wednesday, May 10th, 10:30 – 11:30
Tuesday, May 2nd. No siblings please.
Children ages 3 to 5-years-old
and a caregiver
Friday, May 5th, 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Reading Comes Alive
with Yoga*
Children ages 3- to 5-years-old
Friday, May 19th, 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Please bring a towel or mat. Become a part
of the story by moving and holding yoga
Celebrate Mom in this fun and interactive poses. Online registration begins Friday,
program with “A Time for Kids”. Each child will May 12th, at 10:00 AM.
create a special Mother’s Day flower bouquet
to give as a gift. Online registration begins
Wednesday, May 3rd. Siblings welcome.
AM
Puzzle Time
Children ages 12- to 48-months-old
and a caregiver
Wednesday, May 3rd,
10:30 - 11:15 AM
Enjoy listening to stories and playing with
LEGOs for Little Ones
puzzles of all shapes and sizes. Each child
will create their very own puzzle to take Children ages 24-months to 5-yearshome. Registration is not required. Siblings old and a caregiver
Thursday, May 25th,
welcome.
10:30 – 11:15 AM
Let’s Make Music*
Children ages 12- to 35-months-old
(5/13) and a caregiver
Wednesdays, May 17th & May 24th,
10:30 - 11:00 AM
OR 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Registration is not required. Siblings welcome.
Move and Groove*
Children ages 3- to 5-years-old
Monday, May 22nd, 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Children will enjoy dancing, singing and
A half-hour of music and movement with making music with a variety of instruments
Diane Young. Online registration begins with instructor Diane Young. Online registraWednesday, May 10th. Siblings welcome.
tion begins Monday, May 15th.
1, 2, Buckle My Shoe*
Children ages 18- to 35-months-old
and a caregiver
Tuesdays, May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th,
9:30 - 10:00 AM OR 10:30 - 11:00 AM
Flower Streamers
Preschool Craft*
Children ages 3- to 5-years-old and a
caregiver
Friday, May 12th, 10:30 – 11:15 AM
A half-hour of stories, finger plays, moveRead stories, sing songs, and create a beaument and more. Online registration begins
tiful flower that you can take home. Online
Tuesday, May 2nd. No siblings please.
registration begins Thursday, May 4th. No
siblings please.
www.harborfieldslibrary.org 631-757-4200
Nursery School Artwork
April 30th – May 13th
HUNTINGTON YMCA PRESCHOOL
May 14th – 27th
TRINITY REGIONAL SCHOOL
Toddler Movies
In the Children’s Meeting Room
Tuesday, May 2nd, 11:00 AM
PEPPA PIG: AROUND THE WORLD
63 minutes
Friday, May 26th, 11:00 AM
LET’S GO POCOYO! - PLAYTIME
80 minutes
An adult must accompany the children
at all times. Please, no eating or drinking
during the movie. Registration is not
required.
[email protected]
Children’s Programs for Grades K - 5
Program designed for
children of all abilities.
Children must be Harborfields residents to register for these programs. Please call Youth Services or register online for programs with an asterisk (*).
Artists Come Alive*
Children in grades K – 5
Friday, May 5th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Children will learn about the lives and masterpieces of various artists with instructor,
Diane Young. Each child will create their
own masterpiece to take home. Online
registration begins Monday, May 1st.
American Flag Collage*
Children in grades K & 1
Wednesday, May 24th,
4:30 - 5:15 PM
Create your own stars and stripes collage in
honor of Memorial Day. Online registration
begins Wednesday, May 17th.
STEAM ZONE: Cool Koalas*
Children in grades K – 2
Wednesday, May 17th,
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Did you know that koala bears are not
bears at all? Learn about these magnificent
marsupials and make a koala craft. Online
registration begins Thursday, May 11th.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Pick up a copy of the book in the
Children’s Room upon registration
if applicable.
The Story Continues*
Children in grades K & 1
Mondays, May 8th & 22nd,
4:30 – 5:15 PM
Experience the adventure and excitement of a full-length chapter book read
by a Librarian over the course of two
weeks. We will be reading Catwings by
Ursula K. Le Guin. Online registration
begins Monday, May 1st.
Chapter One*
Children in grade 1
Thursday, May 25th,
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Young Cam Jansen and the Knock,
Knock Mystery by David A. Adler.
Books will be available on the day of
the program. Online registration begins
Thursday, May 18th.
Welcome New Sibling
Kit: I’m A Big Brother I’m A Big Sister
Is your family expecting a new baby?
Are you concerned with how your firstborn
is going to interact with the new baby?
Come into the Children’s Room and reserve
our “Welcome New Sibling Kit.”This kit is designed to ease your child’s anxiety concerning the arrival of their new brother or sister.
Included in this kit is an anatomically-correct newborn doll (your choice: boy or girl,
light or dark skin) with clothes and diapers
to change, DVDs, books, pamphlets, and
more. The new sibling kit may be borrowed
for one week. Reservations are required and
may be made up to five months in advance
for Harborfields Library cardholders.
May 2017
Featured Bookmark
Page Turners*
Children in grade 2
Tuesday, May 3rd, 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Cool Zone with Pain and the Great
One by Judy Blume
Yoga for Kids*
Children in grades K – 3
Tuesdays, May 16th & 23rd,
4:30 – 5:15 PM
Practice yoga in a fun and supportive environment. Learn to relax your mind while
exercising your body. Online registration
begins Monday, May 8th.
3rd Grade Kids Read*
Children in grade 3
Wednesday, June 7th,
6:30 - 7:45 PM
Ghost Buddy: Zero to Hero by Henry
Winkler. Online registration begins
Wednesday, May 10th.
Read & Rap
Cards for Mom*
Children in grades K – 5
Thursday, May 11th,
4:30 – 5:00 PM OR 5:15 – 5:45 PM
Create a card for Mom’s special day to make
her feel special in every way! Online registration begins Thursday, May 4th.
Children in grades 4 - 6 and a
caregiver
Thursday, June 15th,
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
by Chris Grabenstein.
Online registration begins on
Wednesday, May 18th. Caregivers
who attend the discussion are also
asked to read the book.
www.harborfieldslibrary.org 631-757-4200
OLIVE OLSON
Grade 3
[email protected]
8 10 AM- English Conversation
Group
10 & 11 AM-Patty Cake!*
11:30 AM-Dance Therapeutics
Spring Session Begins
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-The Story Continues*
7 PM-Fitness Fusion
7 PM-Teen Advisory Board
Meeting
15 10 AM- English Conversation
Group
10 & 11 AM- Patty Cake!*
11:30 AM-Dance Therapeutics
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Battle of the Books
Informational Meeting
4:30 PM-Tales with Tiki
7 PM-Fitness Fusion
22 10 AM- English Conversation
Group
10 & 11 AM-Patty Cake!*
11:30 AM-Dance Therapeutics
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-The Story
Continues*
6:30 PM-Move and Groove*
7 PM-Applying for Jobs Online
29 Library Closed
Memorial Day
14 Library
Closed
Mother’s
Day
21 2 PMMother
Goose
28 Library
Closed
10:30 & 11:15 AM-Let’s Make
Music*
11:30 AM-From Cover to Cover
1 PM-Medicare Counselor
2 PM-Taproot Workshop
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3’s and 4’s*
4:30 PM-STEAM ZONE: Cool
Koalas
6 PM-Empire Defensive Driving
7 PM-College Essay Writing Workshop
7 PM-How to Run for Public Office
and Win!
9:30 AM & 10:30 AM -1,2, Buckle
My Shoe*
1 PM-Adult Coloring
2 PM-SeniorNet Seminar:
iTunes U
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3’s & 4’s*
4:30 PM-Yoga for Kids*
6:30 PM-Teen & Parent Paint
Night
7 PM-How to Create Your Own
Gift Basket
7 PM-Sport Fishing on Long Island
9:30 & 10:30 AM-1,2, Buckle My
Shoe*
9:30 AM- AARP Smart Driver
Course
1 PM-Adult Coloring
6:30 PM-The Page Turners*
30 9:30 & 10:30 AM-1,2, Buckle My
Shoe*
1 PM-Adult Coloring
1 PM-Homegrown String Band
2:30 PM-Imagination Stations*
4:30 PM-Yoga for Kids*
7 PM-Meditation for Health and
Wellness
9:30 AM-AARP Smart Driver Course
7 PM-What to Expect from Your 1st
Year at College
31 10:30 AM-Let’s Make Music*
11:15 AM-Let’s Make Music*
2 PM-Taproot Workshop
2 PM-U.S. Propaganda in WWI
4:30 PM-American Flag Collage*
24 17 16 23 10:30 AM-Hooray for Mother’s Day*
12 PM-Meet Your Representative
Day with Congressman Thomas
Suozzi
2 PM-Taproot Workshop
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3’s and 4’s*
4:30 PM-Mother’s Day Bouquet*
6:30 PM-3rd Grade Kids Read*
7 PM-The Three Great Myths of
Jewish Genealogy
10 10:30 AM-Puzzle Time
1 PM-Medicare Counselor
2 PM-Taproot Workshop
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3’s and 4’s*
7 PM-Dogscaping
7 PM-SAT Practice Exam Review
3 Wednesday
9:30 & 10:30 AM-1,2, Buckle My
Shoe*
1 PM-Adult Coloring
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3’s & 4’s*
4:30 PM-Fairy/Gnome Garden*
7 PM-Global Viewpoints Forum:
Syria: Can Anything Be Done?
9 11 AM-Toddler Movie: “Peppa Pig:
Around the World”
1 PM-Adult Coloring
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3’s and
4’s*
7 PM-Pasta and Risotto with Chef
Ron
9 AM 12 PM
Purple
LEGO
Eaters
Car Wash
2 10 AM- English Conversation
Group
4 PM-Study Buddies
7 PM-Fitness Fusion
7:30 PM-Friends of the Library
Meeting
Tuesday
1 Monday
7 Sunday
Friday
10 AM-Preserving Your Memories
10:15 AM-Watercolor for Beginners
11 AM-Toddler Movie: “Let’s Go
Pocoyo-Playtime!”
1 PM-Game Room Open
1:30 cc & 4:00 PM-Afternoon Movie:
Fences
4:30 PM-Good Crafternoon!*
26 9 AM-Centerport Garden Club
Annual Plant Sale
10 AM-Preserving Your Memories
10:15 AM-Watercolor for Beginners
10:30 AM-Reading Comes Alive with
Yoga*
1 PM-Game Room Open
1:30 cc & 4:00 PM-Afternoon Movie:
Jackie
7 PM-Read & Rap*
19 10 AM-Preserving Your Memories
10:15 AM-Watercolor for Beginners
10:30 AM-Flower Streamers Preschool Craft*
1 PM-Game Room Open
3 - 7 PM Friends Chair Sale
4:30 PM-Tail Waggin’ Tales
4:30 PM-Teen Writers’ Club
7 PM-#Teens4Ham
7 PM-Family Movie: “Beauty and the
Beast”
12 9 AM-Watercolor Class
10 AM-Preserving Your Memories
12 PM-Friends Book Shop Meeting
10:15 AM-Watercolor for Beginners
10:30 AM-Story Art*
1 PM-Game Room Open
4:30 PM-Artists Come Alive*
4:30 PM- Cinco de Mayo: Tortilla &
Salsa challenge
7 PM- Artist’s Reception:
David Douglas & John Gillespie
5 May 2017
10 AM-Arthritis Exercise SpringSummer Session Begins
10:30 AM-LEGOs for Little Ones
4 PM-Study Buddies
6:30 PM-Chapter One*
7 PM-Just the Facts Nonfiction
Book Discussion
7 PM-Library Board of Trustees
Meeting
25 10 AM-Story Time for 3’s & 4’s*
10 AM-Arthritis Exercise
4 PM-Study Buddies
6 PM-Empire Defensive Driving
7 PM-STEAM ZONE:
Zentangle*
18 10 AM-Story Time for 3’s & 4’s*
10 AM-Arthritis Exercise
1:00 PM-Community Health &
Information Fair
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Cards for Mom*
5:15 PM-Cards for Mom*
7 PM-Calligraffiti for Adults
11 10 AM-Arthritis Exercise
10 AM-Story Time for 3’s & 4’s*
2 PM-”Calling All Poets”:
Monthly Poetry Workshop
4 PM-Study Buddies
7 PM-Calligraffiti for Adults
7 PM-Legislator Spencer’s
Listening Tour
4 Thursday
11 AM-Tail
Waggin’ Tales
27 11 AM-Sensory Friendly
Family Movie:
“Bunyan and
Babe”
2:30 PMLEGOs at the
Library*
20 2:30 PM-Let’s
Play Chess*
3 PM-Let’s
Play Chess*
10 AMFriends of
the Library
8th Annual
Flea Market
13 All Day-Free
Comic Book
Day for Teens
9:30 AM-Iyengar Yoga
2:30 PMFamily Movie:
“Time Toys”
6 Saturday
Grades K - 5 Grades K - 5 Tail Waggin’ Tales
Good Crafternoon!*
Register for a 15-minute, one-on-one reading session with Cutch,
a certified therapy dog from Therapy Dogs International, Inc. Registration begins on Friday, May 5th at 10:00 AM. Siblings welcome.
Get ready for summer by creating
your own personalized earbud
case and other take-along summer creations.
Online registration begins Thursday, May 18th.
Children in grades K – 5 and a caregiver
Friday, May 12th, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Saturday, May 27th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tweens in grades 4 & 5
Friday, May 26th,
4:30 – 5:15 PM
Tales with Tiki
STEAM ZONE: Zentangle*
Children in grades K – 5 and a caregiver
Monday, May 15th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM.
Register for a 15-minute, one-on-one reading session with Tiki,
a certified therapy dog from Therapy Dogs International, Inc.
Siblings welcome. Registration begins on Monday, May 8th.
Tweens in grades 4 & 5
Thursday, May 18th, 7:00 – 7:45 PM
Take part in this unique form of “artistic meditation” as we
create abstract pieces of art! Online registration begins
Tuesday, May 9th.
LEGOs at the Library *
Children in grades K - 5
Saturday, May 20th, 2:30 – 3:15 PM
This month’s theme is “Summer Fun”. Online registration begins
on Monday, May 8th.
Fairy/Gnome Garden!*
Children in grades 2 & 3
Tuesday, May 9th, 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Family Movies
In the Children’s Meeting Room
Create a miniature fantasy fairy or gnome garden in a small
container using both store bought and handmade miniature
accessories. Online registration begins Tuesday, May 2nd.
Saturday, May 6th, 2:30 PM
TIME TOYS
Not Rated , 87 minutes
Mother’s Day Bouquet *
Children in grades 2- 5
Wednesday, May 10th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Friday, May 12th, 7:00 PM
Members of the Centerport Garden Club will demonstrate and assist the children in using fresh and dried plant material to design
a beautiful Mother’s Day bouquet. Online registration begins on
Wednesday, May 3rd.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1991)
Rated G, 92 minutes
No food or drink during the movie or in the Library please.
Children under the age of ten years old must be accompanied
by an adult. Registration is not required.
Let’s Play Chess*
Children in grades 2 – 5
Saturday, May 13th, 2:30 - 3:00 PM
OR 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Sensory Friendly Family Movie
Play a relaxing game of chess or just practice basic strategic
moves. This program is for children who understand and have
mastered the skills to play games of chess with other children.
Online registration begins Friday, May 5th at 10:00 AM.
www.harborfieldslibrary.org Saturday, May 20th, 11:00 AM
BUNYAN AND BABE
Rated PG, 85 minutes
Children of all ages and abilities and caregivers are invited for
a showing of a sensory friendly film. The lights will be slightly
turned up, and the sound slightly turned down to ensure that
everyone can enjoy the film in a comfortable and relaxed setting.
Registration is not required.
631-757-4200
[email protected]
Harborfields
Non-Profit Org.
U. S. Postage
PAID
Greenlawn, NY
Permit No. 29
PUBLIC LIBRARY
31 Broadway
Greenlawn, NY 11740
The Library Board of Trustees Meeting is Thursday, May 25th at 7:00 PM
In the Gallery May 1st - 27th
Two Self-Taught Artists
David Douglas
& John Gillespie
Exhibiting oil, acrylic, and
watercolor paintings
Artist’s Reception
Friday, May 5th,
7: 00 - 8:30 PM
Holiday Hours
The Library will be closed on Sundays,
May 14th & 28th and Monday, May 29th
for Memorial Day.
Centerport Garden Club
Annual Plant Sale
Friday, May 19th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
The sale will be in the Harborfields Public Library
circular driveway. Perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, and plant advice will be available Rain or Shine!
AARP Smart Driver
John Gillespie
David Douglas
In the Showcase
Sample items printed on
the 3D Printer
Applications and more information on
the library policy regarding 3D printing is
available on the Library website:
http://harborfieldslibrary.org/3D/
The Centerport Garden Club
presents
“Art in the Garden”
A Floral Exhibition
with Horticulture & Floral Design
Plus Garden Inspired Fine Arts and
Crafts for Show and Sale
Thursday, June 8th, 12:00 - 8:00 PM
Friday, June 9th, 10 AM - 4:00 PM
Free admission and refreshments
Phone: (631) 757-4200
Fax: (631) 757-7216
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
E-mail:
[email protected]
Library Hours
Mon. - Thur. 9 AM - 9 PM
Friday 10 AM - 9 PM
Saturday
9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday (Sept. - June) 1 PM - 5 PM
Board of Trustees
Ellen Rieger, President
Jenny Wyckoff Shore, Vice President
Joyce Hilgeman, Ph.D.,
Finance Officer
William Baker, Secretary
David Clemens, Trustee
Tuesday & Wednesday, May 30th & 31st,
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Director: Carol Albano
You must bring a check payable to AARP to the
Reference Desk to register. The fee is $20 for AARP
members and $25 for non-members. Please bring
your license and AARP membership card with you to
the class.
Newsletter: Susan Hope
Empire Safety Defensive Driving
Wednesday & Thursday, May 17th & 18th,
6:00 - 9:00 PM
There is a $28 fee, payable by check only to Empire
Safety Council for this six-hour class. In-person registration at the Reference Desk is required.
English Conversation Group
For new English learners
Mondays, May 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd,
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Please register.
See For Yourself
Assistive Technology and Resources Fair for
People Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired
Friday, May 5th, 2017, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This annual event is sponsored and hosted by the
Suffolk Cooperative Library System (SCLS) Outreach
Services department and will take place at SCLS located at 627 North Sunrise Service Road in Bellport,
exit 55 off of Sunrise Highway (east of Sills Road/Route
101). The event is FREE and open to the public.
Assistant Director: Ryan Athanas
Important Notice!
The Harborfields Public
Library encourages all
residents to participate
in its programs and activities. If
you require any special accommodation because of a disability,
please contact the Reference
Desk in advance at 757-4200.
The following equipment is
available at the Library for
anyone with a visual disability:
CCTV, ZoomText Magnifying
software on a computer workstation, hand-held magnifiers
and assistive listening devices
for programs. Also, if you are
unable to get to the Library
because of a disability, we will be
happy to deliver library materials to your home. Please call to
make arrangements.
Staff may take photographs at
Library programs for
use in Library publicity.
Please inform us if you do
not want photos taken of
you or your child.