Oyster Bay-East Norwich
March - April 2017
PUBLIC LIBRARY
To the Oyster Bay - East Norwich Community,
I am overjoyed to be a part of the Oyster Bay - East
Norwich Public Library. The Board of Trustees and
library staff have warmly welcomed me to their team.
As Director of your Library, I will work with the
community, staff and the Board of Trustees to continue
to provide excellent services to all ages.
Congratulations to Mrs. Suzanne Koch on her retirement. We wish her a relaxing and happy one.
Newsletter
HELP FOR TAXPAYERS is here!
A link to IRS and NYS tax forms can be found on our
website, and a selection of forms and the latest tax
manuals are available in the Reference Room.
Our Librarians will be happy to assist you in printing
out tax forms. The first 5 pages are free! AARP's Tax
Help continues on Mondays through April 17th, from
9:30 am to 1:30 pm.
From the Director's Desk:
Please stop by in your travels to say hello. I look
forward to working together and meeting the Oyster
Bay - East Norwich community.
Michele Vaccarelli
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
IS APRIL 9th - 15th
Tuesday, April 11th is
National Library Workers Day (NLWD). This is a day for
library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups
to recognize the valuable contributions made by all
library workers.
We are looking for historical pictures of Oyster
Bay during World War I, specifically from 1917.
If you have photos from 1917
please consider sharing them with us!
Thank you.
The 2017 North Shore Reads!
IN CELEBRATION OF
National Library Week and Long Island Reads,
the 11th Annual North Shore Reads will be held on
Tuesday, April 4, from 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm at the Swan
Club in Roslyn.
We are once again joining with 7 local libraries to provide
this gala book event. John Canning will act as moderator,
refreshments will be served, and an iPad Mini and other
prizes will be raffled off.
This year's book selection is Dead Wake: the Last Crossing of the Lusitania, by Erik Larson.
Ask at the Circulation Desk for a copy of the book. It is also available in a variety of formats: print, large print,
CD audiobook, e-book, and downloadable audiobook.
Come join the book discussion! Everyone is welcome!
To save a seat, please register online at
www.northshorereads.org
Exercise & Relaxation
March/April Yoga
Saturdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1
Beginners: 9:20 - 10:20 am
Intermediate: 10:30 - 11:30 am
You may register for one time slot only. $25 per person
(cash only), due at registration. Please bring a yoga mat or
towel with you to each class! Registration began in
February.
April/May Yoga
Saturdays, April 29, May 6, 13 & 20
Beginners: 9:20 - 10:20 am
Intermediate: 10:30 - 11:30 am
You may register for one time slot only. $20 per person
(cash only), due at registration. Please bring a yoga mat or
towel with you to each class! Registration begins March 29
for OB-EN residents, and on April 15 for non-residents,
space permitting.
Feng Shui: Space Clearings
Monday, April 3, 7:00 pm
Join Certified Feng Shui expert Laura Cerrano to explore
the world of Space Clearing. Learn powerful Space Clearing
techniques that include Smudging, Sound Healing,
Dowsing, Intention Writing and Reiki to name a few.
Registration begins March 3.
Fitness Fusion!
Wednesdays, April 19, 26, May 3 and 10, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
A mix of dance, yoga and qigong to give students exposure
to all three disciplines in an easy-to-understand format.
Suitable for all fitness levels. Instructor: Dorothy Mandrakos.
Fee is $20 per person (cash only). Registration begins
March 19 for OB-EN residents, and on April 5 for non-residents, space permitting.
Writing
Writer’s Workshop
Saturdays, March 11 & April 8, 11:00 am
Come meet with us to push your writing into gear! We’ll start
with writing prompts and then have a free write. Hosted by a
librarian who is a self-published author. No registration.
Business Series
Registration began in February for all sessions -- sign up for
the whole series or pick and choose!
Presented by SCORE:
Writing a Business Plan. Monday, March 13, 7:00 pm
Marketing Your Business. Monday, March 20, 7:00 pm
Business and Social Media. Wednesday, March 29,
7:00 pm
Presented by U.S. Census Bureau:
American Community Survey. Tuesday, April 18, 6:30
pm
Business Location and Project Planning. Tuesday,
April 25, 6:30 pm.
Travel
The Emerald Isle: Ireland
Wednesday, March 15, 6:30 pm
Join the Savvy Sightseer, Jeanne Schnupp, as she explores
the natural beauty and charms of Ireland and stay for a
slice of homemade Irish Soda Bread! Registration began in
February for OB-EN residents, and begins March 1 for nonresidents, space permitting.
History
America’s Royal Family:
The Oyster Bay & Hyde Park Roosevelts
Wednesday, April 5, 7:00 pm
For many years, the Roosevelts of New York dominated
America’s political life. What were the connections of these
two influential families to each other and to what degree
have they influenced the history of this country? Join us as
we explore the history of these two most extraordinary families. Registration begins March 5.
Defensive Driving
Empire Safety Council
Saturday, April 22, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
For drivers of all ages. Fee is $29 per person (one check
or money order per person, NO CASH), payable at time of
in-person registration. Checks payable to Empire Safety
Council. Registration begins March 22 for OB-EN residents, and on April 8 for non-residents, space permitting.
Films at the Library
Movies are on Thursdays at 2 & 6:30 pm, unless otherwise noted.
March 2 - Deepwater Horizon (PG-13, 107 min)
March 9 - The Accountant (R, 128 min)
March 16 - Manchester by the Sea (R, 135 min)
March 23 - Allied (R, 124 min)
March 30 - Fences (PG-13, 133 min)
April 6 - Lion (PG-13, 120 min)
April 13 - Hacksaw Ridge (R, 139 min)
April 20 - Loving (PG-13, 123 min)
April 27 - Miss Sloane (R, 132 min)
Book Discussions
Discussion in the Green Room. Books will be available at the
Circulation Desk approximately one month before meeting.
March 27, 7:00 pm - LaRose by Louise Erdrich
April 24, 7:00 pm - The Passion of Artemisia by Susan
Vreeland
The OBEN Public Library offers free Notary Public
service to the residents of the Oyster Bay - East
Norwich community. Notary Hours are Wednesdays
10:00am-3:00pm & Fridays 9:30am-3:00pm
You must bring the compete document. Do not sign your
document in advance. All documents must be signed in the
presence of a notary. You must bring a government issued
signature identifictation which must be photobearing and
current (not expired) at the time of service. If you require a
witness, you must bring your own with ID.
Children’s Programs
Registration preference will be given to Oyster Bay-East Norwich residents. Non-residents may register the day before a
program, space permitting. Register in person or call 922-1212.
March/April Storytimes
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, March 21 - April 19
Registration began February 28 for Mother Goose Time (9-23
mos), Toddler Time (24-35 mos), and Just for Us (3-5 yrs).
See newsletter calendar for dates and times.
Mommy & Me Yoga (3-5 yrs w/ adult)
Wednesday, March 8, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Come bond with your preschooler while experiencing yoga.
Learn breathing exercises and fun yoga poses through game
and song. Please bring a towel or yoga mat. Registration
began in February.
Star Wars Yoga (6 yrs and up)
Wednesday, March 8, 5:15 - 6:15 pm
How do your favorite Star Wars characters find inner peace?
Yoga, of course! Come join us for a fun series of yoga poses
inspired by The Force! Please bring a towel or yoga mat.
Registration began in February.
Shake ‘N Make Music (birth - 5 yrs w/ adult)
Friday, March 17, 10:30 - 11:15 am
A high-energy, fun-filled music and movement session incorporating instruments, bean bags, bubbles and much more.
Registration began in February.
Dog Tales (*child must be able to read)
Friday, March 24, 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Children often feel more comfortable reading to dogs than
people because they are viewed as “non-critical.” Petting the
dogs lowers stress and brings positive association to reading.
Registration began March 3.
Young Adult Programs - Sign up at the
Reference Desk!
TAB (Teen Advisory Board). Tuesdays, March 28 and
April 25 at 2:30 pm. Grades 7-12. Share your ideas about
books, music, movies and more! Snacks served. Need
community service? Join us!
SAT/ACT Practice Exam. Saturday, March 18, 1:00 4:00 pm. Grades 9-12. Presented by Curvebreakers Test
Prep. Test Result Discussion on Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00
pm. Registration began in February for OB-EN residents, and
on March 4 for non-residents, space permitting.
Basketball Cake Truffles. Friday, March 31, 4:30 - 5:30
pm. Grade 5-12. Join The Baking Coach in celebrating
March Madness by making four basketball cake truffles.
Registration begins March 1 for OB-EN residents and on
March 17 for non-residents, space permitting.
Spring Garden Lantern. Friday, April 28, 4:00 pm.
Grades 5-12. Use decoupage to create this fun accent for
your room. Comes with a battery tea light that adds a magical glow to your project. Registration begins March 28 for
OB-EN residents, and on April 14 for non-residents, space
permitting.
During April, art work from OBHS students will be on
display in the Library.
Super Soccer Stars
Friday, April 7
10:00 - 10:40 am (12-30 months w/ adult)
11:00 - 11:50 am (30 months - 5 yrs w/adult)
Toddlers will learn pre-soccer and movement using original
music and puppet friends, Mimi & Pepe to help develop presoccer skills such as learning to balance, run, kick and play.
Older children will learn soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Registration begins March 17.
Spring Break Programs
Lego Club
Monday, April 10, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tables will be set up in the Green Room where children
can build whatever their imaginations can come up with! All
Lego creations will remain in the Library. No registration;
children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Movie: Moana (PG, 1 hr 47 min)
Thursday, April 13, 11:30 am
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse reaches a
Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call
to seek out the Demigod to set things right. No registration;
children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Dog Tales (*child must be able to read)
Friday April 14, 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Children often feel more comfortable reading to dogs than
people because they are viewed as “non-critical.” Petting
the dogs lowers stress and brings positive association to
reading. Registration begins March 24.
Emoji Wastebasket (6 yrs and up)
Monday, April 17, 11:00 am - Noon
Create a trendy bin decorated with assorted emojis, strips
of colored paper and paint. Registration begins March 27.
Quack, Quack, Duck (18 mos - 5 yrs w/ adult)
Wednesday, April 26, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Join A Time for Kids for an hour of singing, dancing, storytelling and much more including a duck craft. Registration
begins April 5.
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Movie: Deepwater Horizon
Yoga
AARP Tax-Aide
Mommy & Me Yoga (3-5 yrs)
Star Wars Yoga (6 yrs+)
Movie: The Accountant
Yoga
Writer’s Workshop
AARP Tax-Aide
Writing a Business Plan
The Emerald Isle: Ireland
Movie: Manchester by the Sea
Shake ‘N Make Music (birth - 5 yrs)
Yoga
SAT/ACT Practice Exam (gr 9-12)
AARP Tax-Aide
Marketing Your Business
Mother Goose Time (9-23 mos)
Toddler Time (24-35 mos)
Just for Us (3-5 yrs)
Mother Goose Time (9-23 mos)
Toddler Time (24-35 mos)
Just for Us (3-5 yrs)
Movie: Allied
Dog Tales (*child must be able to read)
Yoga
AARP Tax-Aide
Your Healthy & Happy Pet
Book Discussion
Mother Goose Time (9-23 mos)
Toddler Time (24-35 mos)
Just for Us (3-5 yrs)
TAB (YA - gr 7-12)
SAT/ACT Test Results Discussion (gr. 9-12)
Mother Goose Time (9-23 mos)
Toddler Time (24-35 mos)
Just for Us (3-5 yrs)
Business & Social Media
Movie: Fences
Basketball Cake Truffles (YA - gr. 5-12)
2 & 6:30pm
9:20/10:30
9:30 - 1:30
4:00 pm
5:15 pm
2 & 6:30pm
9:20/10:30
11:00 am
9:30 - 1:30
7:00 pm
6:30 pm
2 & 6:30pm
10:30 am
9:20/10:30
1 - 4 pm
9:30 - 1:30
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10:05 am
10:30 am
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10:15 am
10:40 am
1:30 pm
2 & 6:30pm
4:15 pm
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9:30 - 1:30
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10:30 am
11:00 am
2:30 pm
7:00 pm
10:15 am
10:40 am
1:30 pm
7:00 pm
2 & 6:30pm
4:30 pm
Yoga
AARP Tax-Aide
Feng Shui: Space Clearings
9:20/10:30
9:30 - 1:30
7:00 pm
April Programs
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Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library
89 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 922-1212
http://www.oysterbaylibrary.org
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Henry Burney
Frank Murdock
Robert Murray
Gerard O’Grady
Scott Tepper
DIRECTOR
Michele Vaccarelli
EDITOR
Julie Genovese
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Mother Goose Time (9-23 mos)
10:05 am
Toddler Time (24-35 mos)
10:30 am
Just for Us (3-5 yrs)
11:00 am
Mother Goose Time (9-23 mos)
10:15 am
Toddler Time (24-35 mos)
10:40 am
Just for Us (3-5 yrs)
1:30 pm
America’s Royal Family: The Oyster Bay & Hyde Park
Roosevelts
7:00 pm
Movie: Lion
2 & 6:30pm
Super Soccer Stars (12-30 mos)
10:00 am
Super Soccer Stars (30 mos - 5 yrs)
11:00 am
Writer’s Workshop
11:00 am
AARP Tax-Aide
9:30 - 1:30
Lego Club
11am-1pm
Mother Goose Time (9-23 mos)
10:05 am
Toddler Time (24-35 mos)
10:30 am
Just for Us (3-5 yrs)
11:00 am
Mother Goose Time (9-23 mos)
10:15 am
Toddler Time (24-35 mos)
10:40 am
Just for Us (3-5 yrs)
1:30 pm
Kids Movie: Moana
11:30 am
Movie: Hacksaw Ridge
2 & 6:30pm
Dog Tales (*child must be able to read)
4:15 pm
EASTER SUNDAY -- CLOSED
AARP Tax-Aide
9:30 - 1:30
Emoji Wastebasket (6 yrs+)
11:00 am
Mother Goose Time (9-23 mos)
10:05 am
Toddler Time (24-35 mos)
10:30 am
Just for Us (3-5 yrs)
11:00 am
American Community Survey
6:30 pm
Mother Goose Time (9-23 mos)
10:15 am
Toddler Time (24-35 mos)
10:40 am
Just for Us (3-5 yrs)
1:30 pm
Fitness Fusion
6:30 pm
Movie: Loving
2 & 6:30pm
Defensive Driving
9:30 - 3:30
Book Discussion
7:00 pm
TAB (YA - gr 7-12)
2:30 pm
Business Location & Project Planning
6:30 pm
Quack, Quack, Duck (18 mos - 5 yrs)
1:30 pm
Fitness Fusion
6:30 pm
Movie: Miss Sloane
2 & 6:30pm
Spring Garden Lantern (YA - gr. 5-12)
4:00 pm
Yoga
9:20/10:30
DATED MATERIAL
POSTAL CUSTOMER
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CAR-RT-SORT
Non-Profit Organization
US Postage
PAID
OYSTER BAY, NY
Permit No. 82
9:30 am - 9:00 pm
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
9:30 am - 6:00 pm
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
Sunday, April 16 - EASTER SUNDAY