March 2016 Newsletter - Harborfields Public Library

Harborfields
PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER
Fiddler’s Green
with Songs & Tunes of Ireland
March 2016
Doo-Wop with The Precisions
Sunday, April 3rd, 2:30 PM
Sunday,
March 20th,
3:00 PM
Fiddler’s Green
has performed in
libraries, festivals,
concert venues
and even on board
tall ships. They
will entertain you with traditional nautical and Irish favorites
as well as songs (and tunes) they have composed themselves. Featured musicians include: Mary Nagin on fiddle
and vocals; Patrick O’Rourke on guitar, bodhran, and vocals;
John Corr on banjo, guitar, tin whistle, bodhran, spoons, and
vocals; and Larry Moser on accordion, concertina, six and
twelve-string guitars, hammered dulcimer, and vocals. This
program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Free
tickets are available at the Circulation Desk.
Foods to Travel By:
The Tastes and Sights of Ireland
In an encore performance, The Precisions who topped the
national record charts in 1962 with their haunting arrangement of the George and Ira Gershwin composition, Someone
To Watch Over Me, (Golden Crest Records) will entertain
us again, in what promises to be a standing room only
performance featuring some of their original recordings and
paying tribute to the best of rock and roll music spanning
three decades. The Precisions will perform with one of New
York’s renowned female artists, Catherine Santaniello, and
musician/vocalists Bob Falco, Rob Falco, Al Frazia, John
Garbedian and Harold Wilson. This program is sponsored by
the Friends of the Library. Free tickets are available at the
Circulation Desk.
Wednesday, March 9th, 7:00 PM
HOLIDAY HOURS
Come enjoy traditional treats from Ireland while hearing about the origins, history, and fun facts about the foods
you will be tasting. While you savor your samples, Jeanne
Schnupp, author of the Savvy Sightseer’s Foods to Travel
By will whisk you away on a visual tour of the Emerald Isle
with her stunning photo slideshow. Recipes will be provided.
Please register.
The Library will be open on Friday, March 25th
from 10 AM - 5 PM and be closed on
Sunday, March 27th for Easter.
Library Budget
Information Meeting
The Library is Moving Forward!
Please pardon our appearance while
we renovate the Young Adult Room and
the surrounding area. When the construction is finished, our community will
be able to enjoy an exciting and newly
enlarged Young Adult Room. The renovation will also expand the Quiet Study
space to accommodate a new Training
Room for some of our computer and technology programs.
The next Friends of the Library meeting will be on
Monday, March 7th at 7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 23rd,
7:00 PM at the Library
Budget Brochures will be available in the Library at
the Circulation and Reference Desks as well as on the
Library webpage under Library Information.
Please remember to vote on Tuesday, April 5th
from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
In addition to the vote on the proposed operating budget,
there will be an election for the position on the Library Board of
Trustees presently held by Joseph Friedlander. This position
has a five‑year term of office, expiring on June 30th, 2021.
Harborfields Public Library 631-757-4200
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
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.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Madame Justice:
Women of the Supreme Court
Monday, March 14th, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Since President Reagan’s appointment of Sandra Day
O’Connor in 1981, three other women have been nominated
to serve on the Highest Court in the land. In this lecture,
Harborfields Public Library and the League of Women Voters, have invited James Coll, Adjunct Professor of American
and Constitutional History at Hofstra University and Nassau
Community College to discuss their lives, and some of the
important decisions–and dissents–that have been part of
their continuing legacy. Please register.
Gustav Klimt:
The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful
Monday, March 21st, 2:00 PM
Known as the “painter of women,” Gustav Klimt chose
his subjects from the wealthy section of Viennese society.
Most of these women were Jewish Austrians and Hungarians. They were his lovers, models, muses and cherished
companions and confidantes. He is hailed for developing
an individual style of Viennese art nouveau that progressed
to expressionism. Join art lecturer Louise Cella Caruso for
an inside look at this turn of the 20th Century artist and his
work. Please register.
European Easter Cake
Tuesday, March 15th, 6:45 PM
Watch and learn as pastry chef Victoria Journade demonstrates how to make this delicious holiday treat. You will learn
a little about the history behind this delicacy while you sample
the cake and receive a copy of the recipe to try on your own.
Harborfields Library cardholders only may register beginning
March 1st.
Maintaining a Work-Life Balance
with Feng Shui
Wednesday, March 16th, 7:00 PM
By making simple shifts in the presentation of your space,
you can consciously and sub-consciously enhance the most
important areas of your life. This workshop will teach you how
your daily interactions with your home, work and everyday surroundings can affect your mood, behavior, health and spiritual
well-being. Join Laura Cerrano, CEO and founder of Feng
Shui Manhattan and Long Island for a unique blend of Feng
Shui healing for your space and inner self with interior design
principles. Please register.
The 800 Pound Gorilla in Our Landscapes
Tuesday, March 22nd, 7:00 PM
The influx of deer in our local landscape is becoming a major economical and health concern for our neighborhoods. Join
Kat Shewan from Decker’s Nursery and Florist to get the facts
and learn how to protect your property. Please register.
Global Viewpoints Forum
Pilates Mat for Beginners
The Presidential Election – What are Sanders, Trump and
the Others Telling Us?
Tuesday, March 9th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturdays, March 19th & 26th and April 2nd, 16th, 23rd,
& 30th, 9:30 - 10:45 AM (no class on 4/9)
Join facilitator John Busch and share your thoughts on
current events. Please register.
Join fitness trainer Karen DeLuca and learn how to strengthen
your core while toning all of your muscles. In-person registration begins on Saturday, March 5th for Harborfields Library
cardholders only. Cardholders may register for only one space
in the class. The fee for this six-week series is $25. Please
bring a yoga mat to class. Non-residents may register beginning
Saturday, March 12th if space remains.
Just the Facts
Arthritis Exercise
From Cover to Cover
Thursdays, March 24th - May 26th, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
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. No refunds.
Nonf iction Book Discussion with Brad Silverman:
Empire of Cotton: A Global History by Sven Beckert.
Thursday, March 24th, 7:00 PM
“Persuasive...brilliant...Beckert’s detailed narrative never
scants the rich complexity of the cotton trade’s impact on many
different societies.” -- Wendy Smith, Boston Globe. Pick up
your copy of the book from the Circulation Desk.
Book Discussion with Donna Diamond
Wednesday, March 16th, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
This month’s book discussion selection is Under the Wide and
Starry Sky by Nancy Horan. Copies of this book are available at
the Circulation Desk.
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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.
Elder Law: Keeping It Simple
Starting A Small Business Series
Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney, Frank L. Buquicchio will address critical issues facing seniors today. He will
provide attendees with the action steps needed to start protecting their assets. Please register.
If you have or are thinking of starting your own business, this
three-part series presented by SCORE will give you the tools
you need to succeed. SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and
achieve their goals through education and mentorship. Please
register for each workshop you wish to attend.
Thursday, March 10th, 2:00 PM
Computers 303
Tuesday, March 8th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
OR Friday, March 11th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Please join us for this informative, hands-on class. We will
learn about the Control Panel, how to change your homepage and desktop, how to play music, and many other topics.
Limited to Harborfields Library cardholders only. Registration
begins Tuesday, March 1st.
iPad/iPhone Classes
Tuesdays, March 15th, 22nd & 29th, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
OR
Fridays, March 18th, 25th, & April 1st, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this three-part series, Reference Librarian Brian Adams
will help you learn all about your iPad/iPhone. Sign up for the
Tuesday or Friday sessions. Registration is required and begins
Tuesday, March 1st at 9:00 AM. Remember to bring your fully
charged iPad or iPhone and your Apple ID and password to
class with you. Detailed class descriptions are available at the
Reference Desk.
Part 1: Getting to Know Your iPad/iPhone
Part 2: Learn about iPad/iPhone Settings
Part 3: Learn about iPad/iPhone Apps
SeniorNet: Shutterfly
Tuesday, March 15th, 2:00 PM
Use Shutterfly’s website and your photos to create personalized photo albums of your last trip, or document special family
events such as weddings, reunions, christenings, and special
birthdays. Shutterfly provides templates to make the design
process easy, yet gives you complete control of the finished
product. These books will make great gifts for the person who
has everything! You will also learn how to order prints and see
other products (calendars, mugs, mouse pads, etc.) that you
can create using your own digital photos through Shutterfly.
Registration is not required. All SeniorNet lecture/demonstrations are open to all.
Adult Coloring
Every Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Meets in the Kitchen Meeting Room
Registration is not required. Please do not bring
any liquid or watercolor paints and supplies with you.
Wednesdays, March 30th, April 6th & 13th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
March 30th - Starting and Growing Your Own Business
April 6th - Writing A Business Plan
April 13th - Marketing Your Own Business
Caregiver Support Initiative
Wednesday, March 23rd, 1:00 PM
Are you a caregiver who needs respite?
Are you an individual looking to volunteer your time?
The Caregiver Support Initiative, funded by the New York
State Department of Health, has made it possible for Parker
Jewish Institute to offer free support to family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Please call
the Reference Desk to register or contact the Caregiver Support Initiative at 516-247-6500, ext. 2173 for more information.
Empire Safety Defensive Driving
Monday & Tuesday, April 18th & 19th, 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.
AARP Smart Driver Course
Wednesday & Thursday, March 30th & 31st,
9:30 AM –12:30 PM
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. Non-residents may register
beginning March 16th if space remains.
Medicare Services Counselor
Wednesdays, March 2nd & 16th, 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. Registration is not required.
Private sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis
in the Literacy Booth.
Game Room Open
Fridays, March 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
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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.
In The Gallery, March 1st - 20th
MARCH MOVIES
Mixed Media Artists
Betty Lynn Tims & Erica Fairfull
“Essential Threads”
Friday, March 4th,
1:30 PM
BIG STONE GAP
Meet these talented artists and friends at their
reception on Saturday, March 5th, from 2:00 - 4:00 PM.
In the Showcase, March 1st - 28th
Pysanky Eggs
Artist Chris Mulholland will display her
meticulously hand-painted eggs. They are decorated
using traditional hot wax and color dyes.
Free Career Counseling At The Library
If you are a recent college graduate, about to make a career
change or reentering the job market, an appointment with our
career counselor might help set you on the right path. Career
Counselor Margaret King can assist you with your resume, give
you direction on a new career path and help you navigate the
ever-changing world of job searching. Please call the Reference
Desk at 757- 4200 to make an appointment.
English Conversation Group
Mondays, March 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Hola! Hello! Allo!
Practice and improve your English in a casual and fun environment. This program is open to all. Please call the Reference Desk or register online.
Taproot
Wednesdays, March 16th - May 18th, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Any interested senior over 55 is welcome to attend the
first session of this writing workshop at no cost. If you join,
fees for this ten-week series are paid directly to Taproot, a nonprofit organization based at Stony Brook University. Please
call the Reference Desk to register.
Friday, March 18th,
1:30 PM
CONCUSSION
Rated PG-13, 93 minutes
Rated PG-13, 123 minutes
Starring Ashley Judd,
Patrick Wilson &
Whoopi Goldberg
Starring Will Smith
& Alec Baldwin
Planning for Your Child
with Special Needs
Wednesday, March 2nd, 7:00 PM
Marie Cantone of Family Financial Services will help you
understand the challenges of planning for the future when
you have a loved one with special needs. This workshop is
designed for families with children (regardless of their age) with
special needs. Marie will also provide information on “Changing Hands” a grassroots nonprofit who provides volunteer
opportunities to individuals with developmental disabilities. Please register.
Free AARP Tax Preparation
Fridays, Through - April 15th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Except 3/11 & 3/18. In the Kitchen Meeting Room.
(Please note, the Library opens at 10 AM on Fridays.)
Appointments also available: Mondays,
March 7th & 21st
AARP Tax-Aide is a free tax
counseling and preparation service, helping low and middle-income
taxpayers, with special attention
to those ages 60 and older. AARP
Tax Aide volunteers cannot prepare
returns that include rental property,
military income, alternative minimum
tax, or those with many stock transactions. AARP Tax-Aide is administered by the AARP Foundation, in cooperation with the IRS. Electronic filing (e*filing)
is included. Taxpayers who e*file receive refunds more
rapidly. Please bring your current tax records and copies of your last filed federal and state tax returns. We
also have a complete checklist of all the items you
should bring. If it is to be a joint tax return both people
must be present and must bring a photo ID and a Social Security card or another form of Social Security
verification. Please call the Reference Desk for an appointment.
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info@harborfieldslibrary.org
Young Adults
Teens must be Harborfields residents in grades 6 - 12 to register for these
programs, unless otherwise noted. Please call YA Central or register online.
** Registration by phone or online begins on the 1st of the month for YA programs unless otherwise noted **
Super Smash Brothers Tournament!
Manga Mondays!
Join your friends for a night of fun playing in a Super
Smash Brothers Tournament on the “Big Screen”. There will
be snacks and prizes. Please register.
Do you enjoy reading manga, comics, and graphic novels?
Come join a book club dedicated to exploring new series as
well as discussing your personal favorites that meets every
Monday. Take advantage of the Library’s growing collection and discover something new this year! Please register,
although drop-ins are welcome.
Friday, March 11th, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Mondays, March 7th,14th & 21st, 3:30-5:00 PM
Teen Writers’ Workshop
Friday, March 11th, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Writing is all about telling a story; revealing our passion in
what we have to say. Your brain is naturally wired for telling
stories and sharing these stories brings people together in
positive ways. Join others who share a passion of writing
and storytelling. Please register.
Pizza and a Movie:
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2
Wednesday, March 30th, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Create an Ombre Vase
Thursday, March 17th, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Come join us as we turn simple glass vases into something
beautiful. We will use an ombre technique, applying glitter to
make awesome spring vases. Please register.
TEENS CONNECT
Join your friends on spring break for pizza and a screening of the movie The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2. In
this conclusion of the popular series, Katniss teams-up with
a group of her closest friends, including Gale, Finnick, and
Peeta. They go off on a mission with the unit from District 13,
risking their lives to liberate the citizens of Panem, as they
stage an assassination attempt on President Snow, who has
become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. Rated
PG-13, 137 minutes. Please register.
Crafty Teens
6-Week “New” SAT Prep Course
Chess Mates
For students in grades 9 through 12
Mondays, March 7th, 14th, 21st and April 4th, 11th &
18th, 6:45 – 8:45 PM
If you plan to take the New SAT this spring, this is the
course for you. Experienced high school instructors will
prepare you by reinforcing specific skills tested in the exam.
Important test-taking strategies and practice questions will
be presented. In person registration only at the Young Adult
Desk. Each student will receive a copy of McGraw Hill’s SAT
2016 by Christopher Black. There is a $95.00 fee payable by
cash or check made payable to Harborfields Library for this
program.
5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class
Open to Students in grades 7 – 12
Saturday, March 19th, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Volunteers will assist younger children to use their imagination to create some cool crafts. Earn 1 hour of community service. Space is limited to four volunteers.
Saturday, March12th, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Partner up with a 2nd to 5th grader and teach them the
game of chess. Earn 1 hour of community service. Space
is limited to 4 teens.
Teens Connect: Holiday Project
Monday, March 14th, 6:30 - 7:15 PM OR 7:30 - 8:15 PM
Join us for a seasonal Teens Connect project. We will
be creating holiday placemats for the Meals on Wheels
Program at the Huntington Senior Adult Day Care Center.
Have fun creating this seasonal craft just in time for the
holidays and earn 1 hour of community service. Please
register.
Open to High School students and Adults
Saturday, March 5th, 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
It’s Only Puppy Love!
The 5-hour pre-licensing class is required by the NY State
Department of Motor Vehicles for all students who would like
to schedule a road test. The fee for this class is $45.00 (cash
only, and exact change is appreciated.) The class will be
taught by an instructor from a local driving school and is open
to anyone ages 16 and up. You must bring your NY State
Learner’s Permit to class. In person registration is required at
the Young Adult Desk.
Students in grades 7 through 12 help brighten a dog’s
day making dog treats from scratch. You will use cookie
cutters to make pet-friendly shapes that will be donated to
dogs in need of a little TLC, while earning one hour of community service. Please register.
www.harborfieldslibrary.org Wednesday, March 16th, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Coming in April:
“Green Teens,” a community service opportunity,
and CPR/AED training
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Babies & Toddlers
Children must be Harborfields residents to register and attend these programs.
Please call Youth Services or register online for programs with an asterisk (*) on the designated date.
Mother Goose
For children ages birth to 30-months-old and a caregiver
Sunday, March 13th, 2:00 - 2:30 PM
Registration is not required. Siblings are welcome.
Around the Block*
Children 2 to 5-years-old and a caregiver
Monday, March 21st, 2:30 – 3:15 PM
Meet up with some new friends while you listen to music
and build and play with blocks of different shapes, colors and
sizes. Blocks will be grouped according to textures including cardboard, soft foam, plastic and wood. The program will
conclude with songs and stories. Online registration begins
Tuesday, March 15th. Younger siblings welcome.
Patty-Cake! Patty-Cake!
Children ages birth to 17-months and a caregiver
Mondays, March 21st & April 4th, 11th & 18th,
10:00 – 10:30 OR 11:00 – 11:30 AM
A half-hour of board books, nursery rhymes, songs and more.
Registration begins on Monday, March 7th. No siblings please!
Hugga Mugga with Daniel Tiger*
Children 2 to 4 years-old and a caregiver
Wednesday, March 9th, 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Snuggle up as we read sweet tales about our favorite striped
tiger, Daniel, and all of his neighborhood friends. Then make a
“tigerrific” craft. Online registration begins Wednesday, March
2nd. Siblings welcome.
Puzzle Time
Children 12 to 48- months-old and a caregiver
Thursday, March 17th, 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Puzzles, puzzles everywhere! Enjoy a variety of sto­ries and
play with puzzles of all shapes and sizes. Each child will create
their very own puzzle to take home. Registration not required.
Siblings welcome.
1, 2, Buckle My Shoe
Circle of Friends with Lisa Joy*
Children 2 to 5 years-old and a caregiver
Thursday, March 24th, 11:00 – 11:45 AM
Parents and children will enjoy sensory-rich activities in a
relaxed environment led by NYS Certified Special Education
teacher, Lisa Joy Walters. Online registration begins Wednesday,
March 16th. Siblings are welcome.
Children 18 to 35-months-old and a caregiver
Tuesdays, March 22nd, April 5th, 12th & 19th
9:30 – 10:00 AM OR 10:30 – 11:00 AM
A half-hour of stories, finger plays, movement and more.
Registration begins on Monday, March 7th. No siblings please!
Mommy, Daddy & Me*
Children 18 to 48 months-old (by 3/11) and a caregiver
Fridays, March 11th,18th & April 8th, 15th & 22nd,
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Join us for five weeks of classes that will include music and
movement, age appropriate nutrition, yoga, speech and language
and child development. Online registration begins on Wednesday,
March 2nd.
LEGOs for Little Ones
Children 28-months to 5-years-old and a caregiver
Monday, March 28th, 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Children will interact with their caregiver and other children
while playing with LEGOs in a calm, stress-free environment.
Siblings are welcome. Registration not required.
Up, Down, Turn Around*
Children 3 -to 5 years-old and a caregiver
Thursday, March 10th, 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Children will join us in a program focusing on creative movement and parachute play to music designed for young children.
Songs include Head Shoulders, Skinny Marink, Down at the
Station, etc. Online registration begins Thursday, March 3rd.
Siblings are welcome.
Nursery School Artwork
Welcome Spring with Colors*
February 21st – March 5th
LOVE OF LEARNING MONTESSORI
March 6th - 19th
HUMPTY DUMPTY DAY NURSERY SCHOOL, INC.
March 20th - April 2nd
HUNTINGTON JEWISH CENTER
Harborfields Public Library Children ages 3- to 5-years-old and a caregiver
Friday, March 18th, 2:30 – 3:15 PM
Spring is just around the corner. Explore the colors of the
season, listen to stories, and make a colorful rainbow craft to
take home. Online registration beings on Tuesday, March 8th.
No siblings, please.
631-757-4200
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
Children’s Programs for Grades K - 5
Children must be Harborfields residents to register and attend these programs.
Please call Youth Services or register online for programs with an asterisk (*) on the designated date.
Music & Movement
Spring is in the Air*
Children will enjoy dancing, singing and making music in
a 45-minute program with Diane Young. Registration begins
Tuesday, March 8th.
Is it Spring yet? Join us as we read stories and create a
“tweet” craft that will get us ready for Spring! Online registration begins Wednesday, March 9th.
Super-Size Fun!*
Crafty Kids
Learn basic math and word skills by listening to simple math
and literacy picture books. Children will engage in interactive
play by becoming the game pieces and using super-sized dice
and life sized game squares. Online registration begins Monday,
March 21st.
Stop by the Children’s Room and show off your creative side
by making some simple crafts with your child. Teen volunteers
will be available to assist you in creating your masterpieces.
Registration is not required. Siblings are welcome.
Children ages 3 to 6 –years-old
Tuesday, March 15th, 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Kindergarten Craft
Wednesday, March 16th, 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Children 4 years-old to those in 1st grade
Tuesday, March 29th, 11:00 – 11:45 AM
Children 4 years-old through grade 5 and a caregiver
Saturday, March 19th, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Spring Story Times*
Online registration begins on Monday, March 14th.
Select the date and time of the program you wish to register
for from the calendar on the Library homepage.
Story programs begin the week of March 21st and end
the week of May 9th. Story Times are not held during
school vacations.
Our Children’s Librarians will keep you smiling as they read,
sing and tell wonderful stories old and new.
Storytime For 3’s and 4’s*
Children ages 3- (by March 21st) to 5-years-old but not in
Kindergarten
A half-hour program of stories, finger plays and more.
Tuesdays, 2:30 – 3:00 PM
Wednesdays, 2:30 – 3:00 PM
Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 AM
A 45-minute program of stories, songs and more designed
especially for the child who is currently attending Kindergarten.
Sunday, March 6th, 2:00 PM
CHUGGINGTON: DELIVERY DASH AT THE DOCKS
Not Rated, 65 minutes
Monday, March 28th, 2:00 PM
DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD: SUPER DANIEL
Not rated, 110 minutes
An adult must accom­pany the children at all times.
Please, no eating or drinking during the movie.
Registration is not required.
Harborfields Public Library Celebrate the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss. Children will
listen to some side-splitting stories, create a Seussical Craft
and enjoy some Seuss-Style treats! Online registration begins
Tuesday, March 1st.
“Spring In My Step” Hunt
March 26th to April 3rd in the Children’s Room.
Calling all boys and girls! Put on your sunglasses, grab
your butterfly nets and come into
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with all kinds of spring pictures.
JACK HOCHHEISER
Successful detectives will receive a
Kindergarten
prize worthy of their hard work.
Children in grades K - 2
Thursdays, March 17th & 24th,
6:30 – 7:15 PM
Mondays, 4:30 – 5:15 PM
In the Children’s Meeting Room
Children in grades K – 2
Friday, March 4th, 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Let’s Learn Italian*
Just For K’s*
Toddler Movies
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Bash*
Through games, role-playing and
other fun activities, children will learn
the basics of Italian. Online registration begins Wednesday, March 9th.
Line Dancing*
Children in grades K – 5
and a caregiver
Wednesday, March 30th,
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Can you do the Macarena? Do
you know Cotton Eye Joe? Learn the
steps to these and other popular line
dances! Online registration begins
Tuesday, March 22nd. Siblings are
welcome.
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The Library Board of Trustees Budget & Information Meeting is Wednesday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM
Phone: (631) 757-4200
Fax: (631) 757-7216
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E-mail:
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Annual Meeting, Trustee Election
and Budget Vote
Tuesday, April 5th, 2016, 3:00 - 9:00 PM
The Annual Meeting of the Harborfields Public Library will
be held on Tuesday, April 5th at 2:30 PM in the Library. The
Budget Vote and Trustee Election will be held immediately
following from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Absentee ballot applications are available at the
Harborfields Public Library Reference Desk on or after February 5th, 2016. Such applications must be received by the
Library Director at least seven (7) days before the election if
the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the
election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter.
Upon approval of the application, an absentee ballot will be
issued. All absentee ballots must be received at the Library
by 5 PM on the day of the election in order to be counted.
Persons designated by the Suffolk County Board of Elections as “permanently disabled” pursuant to provisions of the
election law will automatically receive an absentee ballot and
need not apply. The Library’s Budget Information Meeting
will be held on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 at 7:00 PM at
the Library.
In addition to the vote on the proposed operating budget,
there will be an election for the position on the Library Board
of Trustees presently held by Joseph Friedlander. This
position has a five‑year term of office, expiring on June 30th,
2021.
In order to run for election for this position, these procedures must be followed:
1. Candidates for the trustee positions must be residents
of the Harborfields School District and may only be nominated by petition, which shall be directed to the Clerk of the
School District.
2. Petitions must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters
of the School District and shall state the residence of each
signer, as well as the name and residence of the candidate.
3. The petition must describe the specific vacancy on the
Library Board for which the candidate is seeking nomination,
including the length of the term of office and the name of the
last incumbent.
4. Each petition shall be filed with the Clerk of the School
District no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, March 7th, 2016.
Forms for the petition may be obtained at the Harborfields
Public Library Reference Desk, beginning Friday, February
5th, 2016.
GreenlawnCenterport
Historical
Association
37th Annual
Antiques Show at the
Harborfields High School
Saturday, March 5th,
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, March 6th,
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
A quality show featuring
60 outstanding dealers of
country and formal furniture,
decorative accessories, folk
art and jewelry. Admission
donation: $7.
YARN
DONATIONS
& Red Scarf Knit
and Crochet Event
If you love to knit or crochet,
The Stitches of Love Chapter of
Care to Knit invites you to join
in their Red Scarf Knit & Crochet Event at the Harborfields
Public Library on Saturday,
March 12th, from 10:00 AM to
3:00 PM. Join them to make red
scarves which will be donated
to the Women’s Heart Foundation. Donations of red yarn
may be placed in the bin in the
Library Lobby.
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
Joseph Friedlander, Secretary
William Baker, Trustee
Cristina Spinelli, Treasurer
Director: Carol Albano
Assistant Director: Ryan Athanas
Newsletter: Susan Hope
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.
Children’s Programs for Grades K - 5
Children must be Harborfields residents to register and attend these programs.
Please call Youth Services or register online for programs with an asterisk (*) on the designated date.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Chapter One*
Family Movies
In the Children’s Meeting Room
Saturday, March 5th,
2:00 PM
THE GOOD DINOSAUR
Children in 1st Grade
Monday, March 7th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Friday, March 25th,
2:00 PM
THE PEANUTS MOVIE
Rated PG, 100 minutes
Rated G, 88 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. No registration necessary.
Sparkling Shamrock*
In this introductory book discussion children will share in
the reading of Minnie and Moo: The Night of the Living Bed by
Denys Cazet. Books will be available on the day of the program.
Online registration begins Tuesday, March 1st.
The Page Turners *
Children in 2nd Grade
Monday, March 21st, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Children in grades 1st – 3rd
Monday, March 14th, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Get in the Spirit of St. Patrick’s Day as we create an eyecatching collage in the shape of a clover. Online registration
begins Monday, March 7th.
Spend an hour with friends and a librarian reading Calendar Mysteries: March Mischief by Ron Roy. Online registration begins Monday, March 14th.
3rd Grade Kids Read*
Our Five Senses!*
Wednesday, April 13th, 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Children in grades 2 -4
Tuesday, March 8th, 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Learn all about your five senses by listening to a biography
picture book about Helen Keller and participating in fun and challenging hands on activities. Online registration begins Tuesday,
March 1st.
Join your friends in discussing The Miraculous Journey of
Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. Online registration begins
Thursday, March 10th.
Read and Rap *
Children in grades 4 through 6 and a parent
Friday, April 8th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
We will be discussing Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of
Life by Wendy Mass. Online registration begins Tuesday,
March 8th. Parents who attend the book discussion are
asked to read the book.
Swashbuckling Science*
Children in grades 2 – 5
Thursday, March 31st, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Shiver me timbers, it’s pirate science! We will conduct interesting experiments to see how pirates lived, and make a pirate
“canon” to take home! Online registration begins on Wednesday,
March 23rd.
Chess Mates*
TWEEN CORNER
Fun with Felt*
Children in grades 2 - 5
Saturday, March 12th, 2:30 – 3:00 PM
OR 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Children in grades 4 and 5
Thursday, March 10th, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Children will get basic tips and strategies as they play oneon-one with an experienced high school student. Each session will be 30 minutes. Online registration begins Thursday,
March 3rd.
Join us for an evening of crafting fun. Tweens
will learn basic stitches to help them create their
choice of plush designs. Online registration
begins on Wednesday, March 2nd.
Tail Waggin’ Tales
Spring Sweets*
Children in grades K – 5 and a caregiver
Friday, March 11th, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Children in grades 4 and 5
Tuesday, March 22nd, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Read with Cutch a certified therapy dog from Therapy Dogs
International, Inc. Register for your fifteen minute session of
one-on-one sharing of a story. Registration begins Thursday,
March 3rd.
Harborfields Public Library Create delicious spring-themed desserts that
are as beautiful as they are tasty. Online registration begins Tuesday, March 15th.
631-757-4200
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
7 10 AM-ESL Conversation
10:30 AM-LEGOs for Little Ones
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
2 PM-Toddler Movie: "Daniel Tiger's
Neighborhood: Super Daniel"
4 PM-Study Buddies
7:00 PM-Intermediate Bridge M/U
28 27 Library Closed,
Easter
10 AM-ESL Conversation
10 AM-Free AARP Tax Preparation
10 & 11 AM-Patty Cake!
2 PM-Gustav Klimt: The Good, The
Bad, and the Beautiful
2:30 PM-Around the Block*
3:30 PM-Manga Mondays!
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Just for K's*
6:30 PM-The Page Turners*
6:45 PM-6 -Week SAT Prep Course
7 PM-Intermediate Bridge
21 20 3 PM-Concert:
Songs & Tunes of
Ireland
10 AM-ESL Conversation
10 AM-Patty Cake!
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
2 PM-Madam Justice: The Women
of the Supreme Court
3:30 PM-Manga Mondays!
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Sparkling Shamrocks*
6:30 & 7:30 PM-Teens Connect:
Holiday Project
6:45 PM-6 -Week SAT Prep Course
7 PM-Intermediate Bridge
14 13 2 PM-Mother
Goose
10 AM-ESL Conversation
10 AM-Free AARP Tax Preparation
10 AM-Patty Cake!
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
3:30 PM-Manga Mondays!
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Just for K's*
6:30 PM-Chapter One*
6:45 PM-6 -Week SAT Prep Course
7 PM-Intermediate Bridge
7:30 Friends of the Library Meeting
2 PM-Toddler
Movie:
"Chuggington:
Delivery Dash at
the Docks"
6 Monday
March
2013
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
10 AM-Learn About Your
iPhone/iPad Apps
11 AM-Super-Size Fun*
1 PM-Adult Coloring
2 PM-Artists Come Alive
Make-up
29 10 AM-Watercolor for Beginners
11 AM-Line Dancing*
1 PM-Pizza and a Movie for Teens:
Mockingjay Part 2
2 PM-Taproot Workshop
7 PM-Starting & Growing Your
Business
30 9:30 AM-AARP Smart Driver
10 AM-Watercolor for Beginners
1 PM-Caregiver Support Initiative
2 PM-Taproot Workshop
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's & 4's*
6:30 PM-3rd Grade Kids Read*
7 PM-Budget Hearing and Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
23 22 9:30 AM-1,2, Buckle My Shoe
10 AM-Learn About Your
iPhone/iPad Settings
10:30 AM-1,2, Buckle My
Shoe
1 PM-Adult Coloring
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's
& 4's*
6:30 PM-Spring Sweets*
7 PM-The 800 Pound Gorilla in
our Landscapes
10 AM-Watercolor for Beginners
11:30 AM-From Cover to Cover
Morning Book Discussion
1 PM-Medicare Services Counselor
2 PM-Taproot Workshop
4:30 PM-Spring is in the Air
Kindergarten Craft*
7 PM-Maintaining A Work-Life
Balance with Feng Shui
7 PM-Teens Connect: It's Only
Puppy Love!
16 10 AM-Watercolor for Beginners
10:30 AM-Hugga Mugga with
Daniel Tiger*
7 PM-Foods to Travel By: The Tastes
and Sights of Ireland
7 PM-Zumba
9 2 10 AM-Watercolor for Beginners
1 PM-Medicare Services Counselor
1:30 PM-Story Time for 3's & 4's*
7 PM-Planning for your Child with
Special Needs
7 PM-Zumba
10 AM-1,2, Buckle My Shoe
10 AM-Getting to Know Your
iPhone/iPad
1 PM-Adult Coloring
2 PM-SeniorNet Seminar
6:30 PM-Music and
Movement
6:45 PM-European Easter
Cake
7 PM-Create an Ombre Vase
15 10 AM-1,2, Buckle My Shoe
10 AM-Computers 303
1 PM-Adult Coloring
4:30 PM-Our Five Senses!*
7 PM-Global Viewpoints
Forum: The Presidential
Election
8 1 10 AM-1,2, Buckle My Shoe
1 PM-Adult Coloring
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's
& 4's*
6:45 PM-Basic Ballroom &
Latin Dancing
7 PM-Introduction to
Microsoft EXCEL
Thursday
9:30 AM-AARP Smart Driver
10 AM- Arthritis Exercise
11 AM-Swashbuckling
Science*
4 PM-Study Buddies
31 10 AM-Story Time for 3's &
4's*
10 AM- Arthritis Exercise
Spring Session Begins
11 AM-Circle of Friends with
Lisa Joy*
4 PM-Study Buddies
6:30 PM-Let's Learn Italian*
7 PM-Just the Facts Nonfiction
Book Discussion
24 10:30 AM-Puzzle Time
4 PM-Study Buddies
6:30 PM-Let's Learn Italian*
17 7:00 AM-Friends Bus Trip to
Philadelphia Flower Show
10 AM-Arthritis Exercise
10:30 AM-Up, Down, Turn
Around*
2 PM-Elder Law: Keeping It
Simple
4 PM-Study Buddies
6:30 PM-Fun with Felt*
10 3 10 AM-Arthritis Exercise
10 AM-Story Time for 3's and
4's*
4 PM-Study Buddies
Friday
Saturday
9:00 AM- Spring Hunt
Begins
9:30 AM-Pilates Mat
for Beginners
26 9:30 AM-Pilates Mat
for Beginners
2:30 PM-Crafty Kids
2:30 PM-Teens
Connect: Crafty Teens
19 10 AM- Care to Knit Red Scarf Event
2:30 PM-Teens
Connect: Chess Mates
2:30 & 3 PM-Chess
Mates*
12 5 10 AM-5 hr PreLicensing Class
2 PM-Family Movie:
"The Good Dinosaur"
2 PM-Artist's
Reception:
Betty Lynn Tims &
Erica Fairfull
Book Shop Open
10 AM - 4 PM
Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays
10 AM-Free AARP Tax Preparation
10 AM-Learn About Your iPhone/iPad
Settings
1 PM-Game Room Open
2 PM-Family Movie: "The Peanuts
Movie"
5 PM-Library Closed, Good Friday
25 10 AM-Getting to Know Your iPhone/
iPad
10:30 AM-Mommy, Daddy, & Me*
1 PM-Game Room Open
1:30 PM-Afternoon Movie: Concussion
2:30 PM-Welcome Spring with Colors*
7 PM-Read & Rap*
18 10 AM-Computers 303
10:30 AM-Mommy, Daddy, & Me*
1 PM-Game Room Open
4:30 PM-Teen Writers' Workshop
4:30 PM-Tail Waggin’ Tales
7 PM-Super Smash Brothers
Tournament
11 4 10 AM-Free AARP Tax Preparation
1 PM-Game Room Open
1:30 PM-Afternoon Movie: Big Stone
Gap
4:30 PM-Dr. Seuss' Birthday Bash*
6 PM-Advanced Battle of the Books
Competition