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@ the POB Public Library: June / July / August 2017
TWEENS AND TEENS PROGRAMS
Heather Greco, Young Adult Librarian
MAGICAL FAIRY LANTERN –
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Mon.
7:00-8:00 pm
July 31
Tweens and teens will create a light up fairy themed lantern.
Registration begins July 19.
SUMMER TRAVEL MUG –
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Mon.
7:00-8:00 pm
June 26
Tweens and teens will design and embellish insulated metal travel mugs.
Each participant will complete one mug.
CHEESECAKE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE PARFAIT –
Registration begins June 14.
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Sun.
7:00-8:00 pm
NACHO DIP CUPS –
Aug. 6
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Tweens and teens will make two delicious parfaits using fresh
Thurs. 7:00-8:00 pm
strawberries.
June 29
Registration begins July 25.
Tweens and teens will learn how to make fresh salsa and they will use it
along with guacamole, cheese, and beans to create a multilayer dip. INKED CUFF –
Tortilla chips will accompany this delicious dish.
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Registration begins June 19.
Wed.
7:00-8:00 pm
MATH CIRCLE –
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Sun
4:00-5:15 pm
July 9
Aug. 6
This math enrichment program will provide
motivated students with extra-curricular math
opportunities. Participants will prepare for the
American Math Competition (AMC 8 and AMC 10) as well as other math
contests. The group will be led by a mathematics professor and upper
level high school volunteers. (The math problems covered in this class
are considerably harder than typical school level problems. This program
is for students who are not challenged in school math classes.)
* Registration begins June 22 for the July session.
BOOK TRAILERS –
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Tues.
7:00-8:00 pm
July 11
Tweens and teens will get to use movie maker to create a trailer for their
favorite book. They will be importing pictures, music, and text. We ask
that tweens and teens come with two to three books in mind that they
have read and remember.
Registration begins June 27.
Aug. 9
Tweens and teens will learn how to ink a metal cuff bracelet and
embellish it with wire and beads.
Registration begins Aug. 2.
LOCKER MIRROR –
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Sun.
7:00-8:00 pm
Aug. 13
Tweens and teens will design and embellish fun locker mirrors. Each
participant will leave with one mirror.
Registration begins Aug. 3.
GOLF CUPCAKES –
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Wed.
7:00-8:00 pm
Aug. 23
Tweens and teens will decorate three cupcakes in a golf theme.
Registration begins Aug. 16.
HOOP LOCKER ORGANIZER –
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Mon.
7:00-8:00 pm
Aug. 28
Tweens and teens will create a unique denim locker organizer.
Registration begins Aug. 18.
SUMMER JUMBO SUGAR COOKIE –
WHOOPIE PIES –
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Wed.
7:00-8:00 pm
Sun.
7:00-8:00 pm
July 12
Sept. 10
Tweens and teens will decorate an 8-inch round cookie in a summer
Tweens and teens will create different flavor whoopie pies using both
theme. The completed cookie will go home in a bakery box.
vanilla and chocolate shells. Participants will flavor and color
Registration begins June 28.
buttercream icing to fill each pastry and all whoopie pies will go home in a
bakery box.
DRAWSTRING CANVAS BACKPACK –
Registration begins Aug. 29.
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Sun.
7:00-8:00 pm
July 16
CALLING ALL TEENS
Tweens and teens will design and paint a unique canvas backpack.
Summer
is
here
and
the library has an assortment of wonderful
Registration begins June 29.
programs planned for this year. The first is the annual Summer
Reading Program. This year's theme is “BUILD A BETTER
OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM SANDWICHES –
WORLD”.
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Sun.
7:00-8:00 pm
July 23
Tweens and teens will enjoy homemade ice cream sandwiches using
freshly made waffles. A demonstration on how to make ice cream will
also take place.
Registration begins July 12.
11
COLLEGE INFORMATION CLASSES
PSAT/SAT TEST PREPARATION COURSE –
GRADES 10 THROUGH 12
Mon.
6:45-8:45 pm
Sept. 25
Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Oct. 9 will be held in the auditorium)
This test preparation course is taught by state certified teachers and
subject specialists. Students are asked to purchase McGraw Hill's SAT,
2018 Edition (ISBN: 978-1260010381) prior to the first session.
In
addition a notebook, pen or pencil, and a calculator will be needed at
each session. A non-refundable check for $85.00, made payable to
Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, will be required at the time of
registration.
Registration for POB residents begins Thursday, September 7, 2017 at
the Information Desk. Registration is open to others, space permitting,
starting Thursday, September 14. The library reserves the right to cancel
the course, if there are fewer than 13 registrants.
TEEN COMMUNITY SERVICE
In each edition of Library World we will list opportunities for teens to
volunteer at the Library and earn Community Service Credit. In addition
to earning “Library Dollars,” Summer Reading participants entering
grades 9-12 will have the opportunity to earn one hour of community
service credit for each book report/review submitted and approved
during the Summer Reading Program. A maximum number of five
hours of community service credit can be earned this way.
BEA SHACKNOW MEMORIAL GARDEN –
ENTERING GRADES 7 THROUGH 12
The garden will be tended by a dedicated group of teen volunteers. The
vegetables and herbs that are harvested will be donated to local food
pantries. Applications can be picked up in Family Center beginning
Monday, May 1. This year our garden group will meet on Tuesdays from
2:00-3:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:00-11:00 am beginning Saturday,
July 1. Community service credit will be awarded.
“ADOPT ME” PET BANDANAS –
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Mon.
7:00-8:00 pm
Aug. 21
Tweens and teens will paint special messages onto bandanas using
fabric paint, markers, and stencils. Shelter Pets will then wear the
bandanas to adoption events. One hour community service credit will be
awarded for this program.
Registration begins Aug. 14.
TECHIE BUDDIES
This summer we will need teen volunteers from grades 9-12 to help
with our technology programs. This will involve helping younger
children during a variety of different technology programs throughout
the months of June, July, August and September. Teen volunteers
will need to register for each program they are interested in helping
with. Two hours of community service credit will be awarded for each
program. There is a limit of five volunteers per program.
DIGITAL ARTIST
Thurs. 3:45-5:45 pm
June 15
Registration begins June 6.
MINECRAFT MANIA
Wed.
3:45-5:45 pm
June 28
Tues.
3:45-5:45 pm
OR
6:30-8:30 pm
July 25
Aug. 22
* Registration begins June 16
for the June session.
12
BOOK TRAILERS
Tues.
6:30-8:30 pm
July 11
Registration begins June 27.
SUPER TYPING CHALLENGE
Tues.
6:30-8:30 pm
Aug. 15
Registration begins Aug. 7.
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
Fri.
3:45-5:45 pm
Sept. 8
Registration begins Aug. 28.
REGENTS REVIEW
PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY is
pleased to be offering REGENTS REVIEW classes for
the following exams. A non-refundable check for
$40.00 per class, made payable to the Plainview-Old
Bethpage Public Library, will be required at the time of
registration. Please include the student's name and the
class(es) registered for on the memo line of the check.
Registration is ongoing; space permitting. The library
reserves the right to cancel any class with less than 12
registrants.
• ALGEBRA 1
Tues. 6:45-8:45 pm
May 30 and June 6
This Algebra Regents review course is being taught by
Mrs. Grosser. Students are asked to bring their TI83/84 CALCULATOR, and a PEN OR PENCIL.
• CHEMISTRY
Sun. 4:00-6:00 pm
June 4, 11
This Chemistry Regents review course is being taught
by Mr. Kilkenny. Students are asked to bring a
CALCULATOR, PENS and PENCILS.
• EARTH SCIENCE
Sun. 6:45-8:45 pm
June 4, 11
This Earth Science Regents review course is being
taught by Mr. Zanville. Students are asked to bring their
E A R T H S C I E N C E R E F E R E N C E TA B L E , a
CALCULATOR, PENS and PENCILS.
• LIVING ENVIRONMENT (BIOLOGY)
Mon. 6:45-8:45 pm
June 5, 12
This Living Environment Regents review course is
being taught by Mr. Kranz. Students are asked to bring
PENS and PENCILS.
• U. S. HISTORY & GOVERNMENT
Mon. 6:45-8:45 pm
June 5, 12
This U.S. History & Government Regents review course
is being taught by Mr. Kokkinelis. Students are asked to
bring PENS and PENCILS.
• GLOBAL STUDIES
Tues. 6:45-8:45 pm
June 6, 13
This Global Studies Regents review course is being
taught by Mr. Kokkinelis. Students are asked to bring
PENS and PENCILS.
• GEOMETRY
Wed. 6:45-8:45 pm
June 7, 14
This Geometry Regents review course is being taught
by Mrs. Grosser. Students are asked to bring PENS
and PENCILS.
• ALGEBRA 2
Thurs. 6:45-8:45 pm
June 8, 15
This Algebra 2 Regents review course is being taught by
Mrs. Grosser. Students are asked to bring PENS and
PENCILS.
FAMILY CENTER PROGRAM CALENDAR - JUNE • JULY • AUGUST • 2017
Cut and Save Calendar!
• JUNE
PROGRAM DATE • REGISTRATION BEGINS
Chemistry Regents Review Course
Earth Science Regents Review Course
U. S. History & Govt. Regents Review
Living Environment Regents Review
Algebra 1 Regents Review Course
Global Studies Regents Review Course
Preschool Storytime
K’nect With K’nex
Geometry Regents Review Course
Algebra 2 Regents Review Course
Lego Creations
Chemistry Regents Review Course
Earth Science Regents Review Course
U. S. History & Gov’t. Regents Review
Living Environment Regents Review
Baby & Me
Global Studies Regents Review Course
Preschool Storytime
Geometry Regents Review Course
Digital Artist
Algebra 2 Regents Review Course
Play Hooray
Play Hooray Preschool
Preschool Storytime
Summer Travel Mug
Ice Cream Cone Cookies
Minecraft Mania
Pete’s Dragon Movie
Nacho Dip Cups
• JULY
Chess Workshop
Secret Life of Pets Movie
Family Rainbow Parfaits
Math Circle
Magnetic Beach Tic Tac Toe
Family Fun Time
Book Trailers
Summer Jumbo Sugar Cookie
Chess Workshop
The BFG Movie
Drawstring Canvas Backpack
Ice Cream Bar Mosaic
Music For Aardvarks
Summer Pajama Storytime
Crafty Kids
Painted Crayon Mirror
Baby And Me
Chess Workshop
Finding Dory Movie
Book Chats R Us
Old Fashioned
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Minecraft Mania
Play Hooray Family
Playdate @ The Library
• JULY, cont.
June 4
June 4
June 5
June 5
June 6
June 6
June 7
June 7
June 7
June 8
June 9
June 11
June 11
June 12
June 12
June 13
June 13
June 14
June 14
June 15
June 15
June 20
June 20
June 21
June 26
June 27
June 28
June 29
June 29
April 27
April 27
April 27
April 27
April 27
April 27
NO REG.
May 31
April 27
April 27
June 1
April 27
April 27
April 27
April 27
June 2
April 27
NO REG.
April 27
June 6
April 27
June 8
June 8
NO REG.
June 14
June 15
June 16
NO REG.
June 19
PROGRAM DATE • REGISTRATION BEGINS
July 6
July 7
July 9
July 9
July 10
July 11
July 11
July 12
July 13
July 14
July 16
July 17
July 18
July 18
July 19
July 19
July 20
July 20
July 21
July 23
June 30
NO REG.
June 21
June 22
June 23
June 26
June 27
June 28
July 7
NO REG.
June 29
June 30
July 5
July 6
July 7
July 10
July 11
July 14
NO REG.
July 10
July 23
July 25
July 26
July 27
July 12
July 13
July 14
July 17
General Program Guidelines
• In order to register for a Family Center program, your child's date of birth must be on
file in the Family Center. A birth certificate or passport will be required for proof of
age. Registration for all programs is age specific.
• Preference is given to Plainview-Old Bethpage School District residents.
• POB Library Card numbers are required at the time of registration. If you register for
someone other than your child, you must have that person’s card number as well.
• All programs begin on time. After 10 minutes NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED.
• *See DATES AT A GLANCE for program registration dates.
• An accompanying adult must remain in the Library while the child is attending the
program. For safety reasons, we cannot leave the program to escort your child to the
restroom.
• THE 3 STRIKE RULE: Please call 938-0077 X 237 to cancel if your child is unable to
attend a Family Center program. Any family that fails to cancel two times will receive
a warning letter. When this happens a third time, the family will be placed on a
waiting list for any program they register for during a 3-month period.
PROGRAM DATE • REGISTRATION BEGINS
Chess Workshop
Trolls Movie
Family Bottle Cap Art
Magical Fairy Lantern
• AUGUST
July 27
July 28
July 30
July 31
PROGRAM DATE • REGISTRATION BEGINS
August
August
August
August
Decoupaged City Themed Plate
Chess Workshop
Nine Lives Movie
Math Circle
Cheesecake Strawberry
Shortcake Parfait
Moose Clip
Summer Pajama Storytime
Inked Cuff
Baby And Me
Chess Workshop
Moana Movie
Locker Mirror
Family Fun Time
Super Typing Challenge
Play Hooray Family
Lighthouse Candle Holder
Playdate @ The Library
Chess Workshop
Family Edible Sand Castle
Family Cookies & Brownies
“Adopt Me” Pet Bandanas
Music For Aardvarks
Minecraft Mania
Golf Cupcakes
Family Exotic Animal Show
Hoop Locker Organizer
Decorate A Lego Roofed House
• SEPTEMBER
Virtual Field Trip
Family Mini Apple Pie
Whoopie Pies
PSAT/SAT Test Prep Course
July 21
NO REG.
July 18
July 19
2
3
4
6
July 20
July 28
NO REG.
July 28
August 6
August 7
August 8
August 9
August 10
August 10
August 11
August 13
August 15
August 15
August 16
August 16
August 17
August 17
August 18
August 20
August 21
August 22
August 22
August 23
August 27
August 28
August 31
July 25
July 26
August 1
August 2
August 3
August 4
NO REG.
August 3
August 7
August 7
August 8
August 8
August 9
August 11
August 10
August 11
August 14
August 15
August 15
August 16
August 17
August 18
August 21
PROGRAM DATE • REGISTRATION BEGINS
September 8
September 10
September 10
September 25
August 28
August 30
August 29
September 7
SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2017
MONDAY, JUNE 26 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 13
Guidelines for Auditorium Programs
PLEASE REMEMBER:
• No children under three years of age
• We cannot be responsible for unattended children
• Allow sufficient time to park
• No one will be admitted after the performance begins
• No food or drink is permitted in the auditorium
Guidelines for Lottery Programs
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•
•
Lottery applications are available in the Family Center
One entry per family
You may request up to 4 tickets
Unclaimed tickets will be distributed on a first-come basis. No family may receive
more than 6 tickets in total
• Staff will draw a starting number and tickets will be distributed to patrons holding
that number and the numbers following in sequence until all seats are filled.
• Winning numbers will be posted in the Family Center
• Winning tickets must be picked up in the Family Center. Please bring your library
card, too!
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Phone: (516) 938-0077 • Fax: (516) 433-4645
Website: http://www.poblib.org
Director: Gretchen Browne
Editor: Rochelle Brown-Friedman
Graphic Designer: Laura Centofranchi
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Library Trustees
Joseph Eisner, Chairperson
Rhoda Orenstein, Vice-Chairperson
Marilyn Leibowitz
Stefanie Nelkens
Michael Polansky
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Library Hours
Mon. - Fri., 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sat., 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sun., 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Board of Trustees Meetings
Wed., June 21, 6:45 pm
Wed., July 19, 6:45 pm
Wed., August 16 at 6:45 pm
Library Closing
Tues., July 4, Independence Day
ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Thursday, June 1 - Thursday, August 3
Sign up begins Thursday, June 1 in the front lobby or online at www.poblib.org. If you sign up in person on June 1, your name will be entered
into a raffle drawing. Participants get a free gift just for registering, while supplies last. Submit your book reviews online at the Adult Summer
Reading Book Club link on our website or fill out a book review form which will be available at the Welcome Desk.
ADULT SUMMER READING AUTHOR EVENT
Meet author Debbie De Louise
Thursday, June 22 at 7:00 pm
Enjoy an evening co-sponsored
by the Friends of the Library with
author Debbie De Louise. De
Louise is the author of the Cobble
Cove Mysteries, A STONE'S
THROW (2015) and BETWEEN
A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE
(2016). She has also authored a
self-published romantic
suspense novel, CLOUDY
RAINBOW (Booklocker 2008).
She is a reference librarian and
lives on Long Island with her
husband, daughter, and two cats.
Ms. De Louise will read book
excerpts, describe her publishing
journey and raffle off a copy of
one of her books!
ADULT END OF SUMMER READING WRAP PARTY
Monday, August 14 at 7:00 pm
Join us for the End of Summer Reading Wrap Party. Enjoy light
refreshments, talk about the books you've read, with a chance to
win prizes for those who attend! The Mary Licata Summer
Reading Award will be given to the Plainview-Old Bethpage
resident with the most book reviews posted to our website.