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HAMPTON BAYS PUBLIC LIBRARY
bridge to life long learning
A Message from the Director
Children’s Room
Learn and Play
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The Hampton Bays Public Library will hold its annual budget vote on Tuesday, August 11, 2015
from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm in the Helen Gould Meeting Room. Copies of the proposed 2016
budget will be mailed to district residents and may be obtained in the library by July 28. The
Budget Information Hearing is on August 4, 2015 at 7pm.
Did you know that the no-parking signs in front of the library have been removed and that
parking is now permitted in front of the Library on Ponquogue Avenue? The Ponquogue
entrance of the Library is open all regular hours.
Español/Spanish
Included in this mailing is the Friends of the Library Annual
Programas y Servicios Membership letter. The Friends rely on your membership dues and
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the Friends Book Store to fund Summer Reading Clubs, and special
Teens
Programs & News
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Adult Services
Programs & Events
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Technology
Classes & Tech Help
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programs & purchases. On July 14th the Friends will host an Author
Luncheon at Oakland’s Restaurant featuring Roger Rosenblatt and
Meg Wolitzer. Tickets are selling fast; stop at the circulation desk for
information and tickets! If you are not currently a member, please
consider joining and become a Friend! Photo at right: At the recent
Lawn Sale, local Girl Scouts sorted books and read stories to children.
As always, each department is offering an exciting array of new and ongoing programs for
patrons of all ages and interests. Remember–if you can’t get to the library, we offer many
online resources that are available to you 24/7 via the library website, including free eBooks
and audio books, electronic magazines, streaming video, language courses and numerous
reference & educational tools. Check us out at hamptonbayslibrary.org.
Library Board Vacancy
The Hampton Bays Library Board of Trustees is seeking applications to fill two upcoming
vacancies on the Library Board. Applicants must be residents of the Hampton Bays School
District and have been a patron of the Library for at least one year. The position requires
attendance at monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
Those interested in serving may obtain an application form at the circulation desk in the
library. For additional information you may call the Director, Susan LaVista
or the Head of Circulation, Nancy Cariello at 728-6241.
Sincerely,
Susan LaVista, Library Director
Mission Statement
The Hampton Bays Library serves our community
by providing educational, cultural and recreational
resources for life long learning.
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July/August 2015
News from
The
Children’s
Room
Summer Weekly Programs
Our Weeklies have been created anew for Summer! They begin on Monday, July 13 and run for five
weeks (through the week of August 10). Registration for this session begins Tuesday, June 30 and
is ongoing through this session. Registration MUST be in person. Phone registration begins
Wednesday, July 1 and is ongoing through this session. There is no limit to registration for our
Weekly Programs. Each child must have his/her own HBPL library card in order to register.
Cuentos con Rosa / Stories with
Rosa
Mondays, 12:00 pm
Birth - age 5 with adult. Join Miss Rosa for
a bi-lingual storytime and fun filled learning
with flashcards, props and toys.
Stress Free Kids Series
Summer is all about chilling out so join us to
learn some relaxation
techniques
that
provide fun, lessen
anxiety and promote
peace.
PreK Sessions (ages 3 - 5 independent),
Thursdays, 11:00 am
PreK kids will participate in yoga games,
listen to calming whale stories and learn
short meditations with their favorite stuffed
animal (bring your woobie or borrow one of
ours).
Early Elementary Sessions (grades K - 3),
Wednesdays, 12:00 pm
Early elementary kids will listen to affirmation
and relaxation stories with guided
meditations and yoga play.
Late Elementary Sessions (grades 4-6),
Thursdays, 3:30 pm
Late elementary kids will learn sun salutations,
mindfulness meditation and make their own
Personal Focus Wheels.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Toes
Wednesdays, 11:00-11:30 am
Ages birth and up. Parents and children
birth and up, join Miss Jenn for stories, songs
and crafts.
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Special Announcements
Summer Reading Club!!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Readers of all ages will explore all sorts of exciting types of marine
life this Summer! Our activities are going to include a series of
special programs presented by the Riverhead Foundation for Marine
Research & Preservation and more! Sign up for the Summer Reading
Club and receive a cool beach towel with our Summer Seal logo as a
prize (for Pre-Readers & Readers, Babies will receive seal water toys–one per person).
Bring Reading Logs back between August 25 and 27 to receive raffle tickets for prizes.
Raffles will be drawn on Friday, August 28.
Baby Belugas: Babies age birth to 3 years
Diving Dolphins: Pre-Readers ages 3 - 5
Seal Surfers: Readers grades K - 5
Please register beginning Tuesday, June 30.
No Child Left Inside Programs
Too much time indoors with television, video games and computers can be harmful
to our children. In the past you’ve joined us in the spirit of this nationwide movement
called “No Child Left Inside” and met us at local parks, farms and art studios for
storytimes and exploration time, this is where we will be meeting in the Summer:
Mock Stranding Presented by the Riverhead Foundation for
Marine Research & Preservation
@ Ponquogue Bridge Beach (weather permitting)
Wednesday, August 12, 1:30 pm
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Mock Strandings give participants an inside view of rescuing stranded
marine mammals on Long Island. Procedure, as well as what you can
do as a bystander, are discussed as well as the work of the New York
State Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Program. Artifacts and life size models
of stranded animals are used in this exciting glimpse of what actually happens on a
rescue. No limit. Please register beginning Tuesday, June 30.
The Long Island Aquarium
431 East Main St.,
Riverhead, NY 11901
Wednesday, August 19, 10:00 am
Sharks and seals and penguins, oh my! You otter be there! Join us to see all the wonders
at the aquarium. Limit of 15 adults and 15 children (children under 2 free). Please
register beginning Tuesday, June 30.
Special Programs:
Patriotic Pretzels
Thursday, July 2, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Ages 3 and up with adult. Join us for an
Americana storytime complete with red,
white and blue chocolate dipped pretzelmaking! Limit of 15 children. Please
register beginning Tuesday, June 30.
Saturday Stories with Miss Vicky
Folded Fish Fun
a few interesting facts. The fact forms will
then be used as a raffle to win a Penguin
Tuesday, July 7, 12:00-1:00 pm
For children grades K - 2. Fishy fiction and Encounter at the Long Island Aquarium–a
crafting folded fish brand new, once-in-a-lifetime, 45-minute
with Miss Christine to
hang in our room and
to take home! Limit of
20 children. Please
register beginning Tuesday, June 30.
interactive opportunity to have a close up
encounter with an African penguin and
Mason Jar Aquariums
learn how our animal experts care for these
Wednesday, July 8, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
For children ages 3 to 5 with adult. We’re playful birds. Limit of 15 children. Please
making mini aquariums in mason jars and register beginning Tuesday, June 30.
Saturdays, July 11 & August 8; 11:30 am12:00 pm
For families. Join Miss Vicky on the weekend
for a fun Summertime story and cute craft.
No limit. Please register beginning
reading Curious George at
Tuesday, June 30.
the Aquarium! Limit of 15
children. Please register
Parent/Child Zumbini
beginning Tuesday, June
Fridays, August 7, 14, 21, 28;
30.
10:30-11:15 am
For children ages birth to 3 with adult.
Come join licensed Ponquogue Bridge Beach
Zumbini instructor Adventure
Jenn for a Mommy Thursday, July 9, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
&
Me
music For families. Grab your buckets and nets
and
movement and meet us at the bay side of the beach
program. Designed to let you and your to gather marine life for our Discovery
little ones wiggle, sing and learn together,
Tank. This year grab
the Zumbini program is where the science
your phones too as
of child development meets the magic
we will be having a
of Zumba. Limit of 20 children. Please
photo scavenger hunt
register beginning Tuesday, June 30.
with special hashtags
to post on Instagram! No limit. Please
Make a Grand Entrance
register beginning Tuesday, June 30.
Friday, July 3, 2:00-3:00 pm
For all ages. Join Miss Vicky to make Discovery Tank with Show & Tell
incredible under-the-sea turtle crafts to Friday, July 10, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
decorate our room for the Summer. No For families. We will set up our annual
limit. Please register beginning Tuesday, Summer Discovery Tank in the Kid’s Room
June 30.
with all the marine life you collected at the
beach yesterday. Bring other scavenger hunt
Mommy & Me Bootcamp
objects you collected or your Instagram
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28;
photos to share! No limit. Please register
10:30-11:15 am
beginning Tuesday, June 30.
For children ages 2 to 5 with adult.
Prenatal
moms,
Monday Movies
postpartum moms
July 13 @ 4 pm : Andre
and moms with
August 10 @ 4 pm: Free Willy
older kids join us
No registration necessary.
for a great workout
with Bootcamp instructor Danielle Almansa!
What Does a Zookeeper Do?
Bring a yoga mat, stroller or carrier and a
Tuesday, July 14, 12:00-2:00 pm
towel. Limit of 20 children in each session.
For children grades 3 - 5. We will read A
Please register beginning Tuesday, June
Penguin Named Patience and do a bit of
30.
research to learn about a zookeeper’s job
description. Kids will then pick an animal
from a variety of marine life, look it up on
our interactive World Book Online and write
Riverhead Foundation for Marine
Research and Preservation Series
Wednesdays @ 1:30 pm
July 15: Marine Rescue
July 22: Cetaceans
July 29: Sea Turtles
August 5: Seals
August 12: Mock Stranding @ PBB (see
the No Child Left Inside section)
For families. Learn all about what the
Foundation does, what you can do to help
animals in our area, and all about marine
life.
These
presentations
will be geared
toward
all
ages so bring
the whole family! No limit. Please register
beginning Tuesday, June 30.
Quogue Wildlife Rescue Benefit
Storytime
Thursday, July 16, 1:00-2:00 pm
For children ages 3 and up. Join us for
a storytime in honor
of the annual benefit
for our favorite wildlife
refuge. Quogue Wildlife
Refuge was founded and
incorporated in 1934 and
is a non-profit organization
that is supported by sponsors and through
generous donations. We present this
program days before their annual Summer
Benefit, a $10.00 donation per child is
required at the time of registration which
will be given to the Refuge. We will read
Seal Song by Andrea Spalding. Each child
will receive a plush animal and you will also
be amazed by seal cupcakes made by Miss
Sari! Limit of 20 children. Please register
beginning Tuesday, June 30.
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Room
Special Programs: (cont’d)
Beachy Bath Bombs
Friday, July 17:
Session 1: 11:00-11:30 am
ages 3 - 5 with adult
Session 2: 12:00-12:30 pm
grades K and up
Make your own colorful and beachy scented
bath bombs to liven up tub time for kids–or
mellow out tub time for grownups! Limit of
15 children in each session. Please register
beginning Tuesday, June 30.
Zen Water Play for Little Ones
Tuesdays, July 21 & August 11, 1:00-2:00 pm
For children birth – 3 years with adult. Join
us for water table playtime and other age
appropriate sensory activities. Limit of 15
children. Please register beginning Tuesday,
June 30.
Miss Sari’s Kitchen
Tuesdays, July 28 & August
18, 11:30 am-12:00 pm
For children ages 3 to 5
with adult. Join Miss Sari
to make some Sum-SumSummertime sweets. Limit
of 15 children. Please register beginning
Tuesday, June 30.
Stop-Motion Animation Series
Fridays, August 7, 14, 21, 28; 4:00-5:00 pm
For children grades 3 - 6. Join Miss Vicky to
learn about stop-motion
animation and make your
own movie! Children will
write story lines, record
animation, add
last
touches and finally show
their movies! Limit of 15 children. Please
register beginning Tuesday, June 30.
Bugs & Frogs & More! Show
Thursday, August 13, 3:00-4:00 pm
For families. Enjoy the company of frogs,
bugs, chickens, reptiles, bunnies, hedgehogs,
chinchillas, mice and more! You will learn
about these animals and their habitats and get
a chance to hold some as well. No limit. Please
register beginning Tuesday, June 30.
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Attention Tweens: 6th graders may register for programs in the
Teen Community Center. Please note: registration is limited.
Tween Scene Summer Book Club
Thursdays, July 16, 23, 30; August 6, 13; 4:00-5:00 pm
For children grades 4 - 6. This Summer we’re
reading Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Join us for five
weekly meetings which will include discussion,
trivia, puzzles and snacks! At our last meeting we
will have a pizza party and compete in an ultimate throw down trivia contest!!
Tween Scene Summer Series
Fridays, August 7, 14, 21, 28; 12:00-1:00 pm
For children grades 4 - 6. Hey tweens head over to the library and join Miss
Christine for some cool Summer fun! Here’s what we’ll be doing: McHampton
Bays “Cupcakes & Fries,” Starfish Window Bling, Solar Powered S’mores
& Trivia Contest & Summer Olympics. Limit of 15 children. Please register
beginning Tuesday, June 30.
Southampton Animal Shelter Visit
Tuesday, August 18, 1:00-2:30 pm
For families. Join your friendly librarians as we give out
biscuits to the dogs and play with the cats. Teens will be paired
with younger children to read to the animals during the visit.
Refreshments will be served, please bring a donation for the
shelter animals. No limit. Please register beginning Tuesday, June 30.
Sweetest Kulu Giant Sea Life Puppets
Tuesday, August 25, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
For children ages 3 and up; 3 - 7 with adult. We will read
Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk and then craft giant puppets to
be displayed in our Mermaid Parade the next day. Limit of 15
children. Please register beginning Tuesday, June 30.
Mermaid Parade
Wednesday, August 26, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
For all ages. Come dressed as a mermaid or pirate to parade around
the library after reading The Mermaid’s Shoes by Sanne te Loo. No
limit. Please register beginning Tuesday, June 30.
Children must have their own Hampton Bays Library card to register for programs;
please see the Circulation Desk for details.
Children under ten years of age may not be unaccompanied in the Children’s Room;
they MUST be with an adult.
Don’t forget to check our Blog regularly for information on
upcoming programs, links to great parenting, children’s literature
& children’s craft blogs, book recommendations and
pictures from our latest programs!
You can also find links to our Pinboards
there too! http://hbaychildroom.blogspot.com/
Library News
The 2015 Adult Summer Reading Club @ HBPL: Escape the Ordinary
Sign up beginning Monday,
July 6 for a book club packet
consisting of six raffle tickets, a
Grand Prize ticket, and a suggested reading list with many ways to
“escape the ordinary.” Read six books of your choice (audiobooks OK
too!) through Friday, August 14. Submit one raffle ticket per book
per week for a chance to win a weekly prize and turn in your completed Grand Prize ticket for a chance to win the final Grand Prize!
This year the Grand Prize is a
10’-0” Pelican Kayak Esprit 100 with Paddle!
Look for the kayak on display in the Lobby along with a selection of
recommended “Escape the Ordinary” titles.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hampton Bays Library
Staff Notes
We bid farewell with heavy hearts to Vicki Drescher, Adult Program Coordinator and Reference Librarian. We
wish Vicki well in all her future endeavors; she will be missed in the Library and in the Hampton Bays community.
Donna
Donna Valle, a familiar face at the circulation desk, will be taking over as Adult Program Coordinator; Donna
brings a wealth of local knowledge and professional experience to the task, along with a ready smile! Part-time
librarian Victoria Urbelis, an MLS student, will assume Vicki’s hours at the adult reference desk while continuing
her work in the Children’s Room. Please welcome both Donna and Victoria to their new roles at HBPL!
Victoria
Sección en Español
¡Ayuda en Español disponible en su Biblioteca!
Lunes de 10:00 am a 5:00 pm; martes, miércoles y jueves de 1:00 pm a 9:00 pm,
viernes de 10:00 am a 5:00 pm
Para más información visite nuestro sitio web en español http://hbay.suffolk.lib.ny.us/espanol.htm o llame durante estas horas al número
728-6241 y pregunte por Vicky Cuccia o marque el numero 1 para dejar un mensaje.
Grupos de Conversación en Inglés
Nuestro NUEVO horario para las clases de inglés es el siguiente:
• Lunes: 1:30-2:30 pm (principiantes)
• Martes: 1:30-2:30 pm y 7:30-9:00 pm (principiantes)
• Miércoles: 7:30-9:00 pm (principiantes)
• Jueves: 7:30-9:00 pm (medio-avanzado)
¿Quiere aprender y practicar inglés en una
atmósfera amigable y cómoda? ¡Entonces
únase a nuestro grupo de clases de inglés
gratis! Para más información llame a Vicky Cuccia 728-6241 ext. 112.
Nota: Las clases de los lunes y martes de 1:30 a 2:30 pm concluirán a
finales de mayo y se reanudarán de nuevo en septiembre. ¡Feliz Verano!
Aprenda un nuevo idioma GRATIS con su tarjeta válida de la Biblioteca Pública de Hampton Bays. Elija entre 80 idiomas que se imparten para 50 lenguas. Pronunciator también ofrece el mayor plan
de estudios de ESL en el planeta, con cursos para 50 idiomas distintos al inglés. Busque el enlace de Pronunciator en nuestro sitio web y
cree su cuenta Pronunciator hoy!
LearningExpress Library
Materiales de preparación de pruebas y exámenes de práctica interactivos que le ayudarán a mejorar sus puntuaciones académicas, el servicio civil, militar
y de concesión de licencias y certificación de
exámenes profesionales, incluyendo TASC, la
prueba de sustitución de GED. ¡También Cursos en Español! Todo
GRATIS con su tarjeta válida de la Biblioteca Pública de Hampton
Bays. Para Recursos en Español (Este Centro ofrece práctica para mejorar las Habilidades Básicas, prática para el examen de GED o prác-
tica para Ser Ciudadano Estadounidense) por favor use este enlace:
http://www.learningexpresshub.com/recursos-para-hispanohablantes/home
¡Nuevos Servicios Digitales en la Biblioteca!
¡Gratis con su Tarjeta de la Biblioteca!
¡NUEVO! ESL Básico en línea es un programa de aprendizaje del idioma Inglés que proporciona las herramientas necesarias para mejorar escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir en Inglés. Las lecciones de ESL
Básico proveen a los estudiantes con
una pronunciación en inglés de calidad
y apoyo linguístico en 19 lenguas.
Seminario de Planificación Universitaria
(Bilingüe / Español)
Lunes, 13 de julio, 7:00-8:00 PM
Únase a Esperanza Guevara de Seguros de Vida de Nueva York quién
le aconsejará y orientará sobre los planes con ventajas fiscales para
ayudar a preparar a su hijo para una Educación Superior.
Aprenda la tecnología, creativa y de negocios que
puede utilizar hoy en día; lynda.com ofrece miles de
videos tutoriales y cursos en línea por los mejores
expertos. Este recurso en línea de alta calificación le
ayudará a mantenerse al día de las actualizaciones
de software, adquirir habilidades completamente nuevas, cambiar
de carrera, promociones de tierras, y explorar nuevos pasatiempos.
Busque lynda.com en la página web de la biblioteca!
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July and August Events @ The Teen Community Center
Summer is here and it’s our favorite time of year! As usual, we are
very excited about our summer line-up. Join our 2015 Summer
Reading Club Every Hero Has a Story and you can win awesome
prizes!! All prizes will be raffled off at our End of the Summer Party
on Friday, August 21!
We have something for everyone this summer! Some of our
awesome superhero-themed programs include: Superhero
Training Camp, Ninja Turtle Cupcakes, Anti-Hero Skull Earrings,
Comic Book Picture Frames, and more.
A HUGE thank you goes out to everyone who contributed to our
Prom Dress Drive. We collected over 200 dresses. Special thanks to
Tanger Outlets and Little Bird Salon for donating gift cards.
Let’s wish our Battle of the Books team GOOD LUCK! Team
members Kiera Hughes, Dommy Pensa, Ali Pensa & mascot
Christian Pensa will be going to battle on Saturday, August 1
at Stony Brook University!
See you soon, Theresa and Jackie
All programs are for teens in grades 6-12
Summer Reading is Here!
Every Hero Has a Story Summer Reading Club
Wednesday, July 1 through Thursday, August 20
Join our fun summer reading club! For every book you read, you will receive a
raffle ticket. Prizes include gift cards, admission to Dave & Busters, the DVD or
video game of your choice and much more! PLUS, once you read 20 books or
more you will be entered into a drawing for the grand prize: a $250 Amazon
gift card! Prizes will be given out at our End of the Summer Party on Friday,
August 21.
Special Author Visit with Erik P. Kraft
Wednesday, August 19 @ 3 pm
LUCKY US! Erik P. Kraft, author of the hilarious
book Miracle Wimp, will be at the Hampton Bays
Public Library. He will be discussing the summer
reading theme: Every Hero Has a Story. He will
also tell us what inspired his novels, followed by a
fun Q&A session. One lucky teen will win a copy of
his book.
Animal Lovers Club
Southampton Animal Shelter Drive
Wednesday, July 1 through Friday, August 28
Please bring in shelter items including food, treats, blankets, towels and more for the
shelter animals. You will receive a raffle ticket which puts you in the running for a $25 Visa
gift card!
Animal Shelter Writing Contest:
How Have You Been a Hero to Animals?
Wednesday, July 1 through Wednesday, August 19
Each month, the Teen Department facilitates programs that
directly help shelter animals. Teens, submit a photo of a shelter
animal that you have helped or adopted, create a unique piece
of art, or share your story, describing how you have been a hero
to a shelter animal. This can be through volunteering, adoption,
or by attending shelter-themed library programs.
One lucky teen will win a $50 Visa gift card. Plus,
we will also donate much needed items to the
shelter! You may submit your item in person to the
Teen department from Wednesday, July 1 through
Wednesday, August 19. Winner announced
Friday, August 21.
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Superhero the Shelter Animals
Monday, August 17 @ 6 pm
Let’s “Superhero” the shelter animals again!
We’ll take pictures of shelter animals that
are up for adoption and transform them
with ink and paint into Super-Dogs and
Super-Cats! We’ll then use these images to
promote their adoption. What a fun way to
do something for your community.
A Visit to the Southampton
Animal Shelter
Tuesday, August 18 from 1-2:30 pm
Join your friendly librarians at the
Southampton Animal Shelter as we give
out dog biscuits to shelter dogs and play
with the cats! Teens will also be paired
with younger children to read to shelter
animals during this visit! Refreshments will
be served at the shelter. Please bring a
small donation with you for the shelter
animals. Transportation is required to and
from the shelter.
Ongoing Programs
Superhero Bingo
Tuesdays, July 7 & August 4 @ 6 pm
Play bingo & win superhero-themed prizes.
NEW! Fierce Fitness
with Andrew Vazquez
5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class
Fridays, July 24 &
August 7
from 4-4:45 pm
Have a blast with
Andrew at Teen
Zumba! Exercising has
never been this fun.
Read to Therapy Dog Daisy,
a Great Dane!
Fridays, July 10 & August 14 @ 3 pm
In this program you will take turns reading
to therapy dog Daisy.
Saturday, July 25 OR Saturday, August 15,
from 10 am–3 pm
All Suffolk Auto School is coming to the
library to help YOU gain the skills you need
to pass your road test. Permit holders are
required to take this course in order to
schedule a road test. Please bring $45 cash
and your learner’s permit with you to the
course.
July & August Programs
NEW! Teen Mentalist Show
Wednesday, July 8 @ 6 pm
Each of us has wondrous abilities just
waiting to be uncovered. Mentalist
Amore will give profound and
unbelievable demonstrations involving
sightless vision, déjà vu, speed-reading,
speed math and more. This fast-paced,
fun and interactive show will reveal these
hidden qualities and allow your powers
to be unmasked!
NEW! Comic Book Picture
Frame
Thursday, July 9 @ 6 pm
Use comic book pages to decorate a
picture frame.
NEW! Baby Groot Sculptures
Wednesday, July 22 @ 6 pm
Make a baby Groot
sculpture out of polymer
clay and be the envy of
your friends! Twist brown
and green polymer clay
into branches to make
Groot himself, and then
bake him in a tiny Terracotta pot.
NEW! Guardians of the Galaxy
night!
Monday, July 27 @ 6 pm
During this fun program, we will watch
and discuss Guardians of the Galaxy, and
eat pizza. PLUS one lucky teen will win a
Guardian-themed prize.
NEW! Superhero Training Camp NEW! Clustered Initial Necklace
Tuesday, July 14 @ 6 pm
At Superhero Training Camp you will
learn the basics of jiu-jitsu and why it is
such an important skill to have. You will
become a superhero this summer as you
learn how jiu-jitsu can deter bullying!
NEW! Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtle Cupcakes
Wednesday, July 15 @ 6 pm
Make and eat
delicious cupcakes
featuring
your favorite
superheroes: The
TMNT!
Annual Watermelon-Eating
Contest
Friday, July 17 @ 3 pm
Are you the competitive type? Then take
part in our annual watermelon eating
contest! There will be other fun contests
too. A prize will be awarded to the
“hero.”
Wednesday, July 29 @ 6 pm
Every hero has to identify themselves!
Superman has the iconic “S” emblazoned
on his costume. What’s your letter?
Select a variety of beads and charms,
including initial letter charms, to
construct an awesome charm necklace
that is 100% unique to you and your
super powers!
NEW! Teen Book Group:
El Deafo
Thursday, July 30 @ 6 pm
Going to school
and making new
friends can be
tough. But going
to school and making new friends while
wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to
your chest? That requires super powers!
Join Theresa as we discuss this superhero
themed book. Snacks will be served.
Please read the book prior to the
program. The first 8 teens who sign up
will receive a free copy of the book.
Battle of the Books Competition
Saturday, August 1 @ 1pm
The summer heroes are battling it out Saturday,
August 1 at Stony Brook University! Our
dedicated battle coaches, Theresa & Christine,
have been prepping the team all summer! Our
team is definitely ready to compete!
NEW! Spiderman Cake Pops
Wednesday, August 5 @ 6 pm
Make and eat delicious cake pops featuring one
of your favorite superheroes: Spiderman!
NEW! Superhero Canvas Art
Thursday, August 6 @ 6 pm
Create your own superhero logo on canvas using
acrylic paint.
NEW! Make Anti-Hero Skull Earrings
Wednesday, August 12 @ 6 pm
Be post-apocalyptic chic! Be your own favorite
anti-hero with these cool edgy earrings! Not into
skulls? Don’t worry, we’ve got lots of other beads
to choose from.
NEW! Frogs, Bugs & Animals
Thursday, August 13 @ 6 pm
This program features animals such as frogs,
bugs, a chicken, reptiles, a bunny, guinea pigs,
mice, hermit crabs, hedgehogs, chinchillas and
more. Everyone is encouraged to pet these cute
and friendly animals.
End of the Summer Party
Friday, August 21 from 3-4:30 pm
Join us for dancing, music and dessert! PLUS, the
Summer Reading prizes will be raffled off and
ONE lucky winner will receive a $250 Amazon
gift card! Everyone will receive a goody bag. You
don’t have to be present to win a prize but you
must be signed up for the Summer Reading Club in
order to attend this party. *This program is limited
to 30 teens. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Library.
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Library Resources
All you need is your Library Card! Free technology resources for patrons of all ages:
Learn technology, creative and
business skills you can use today;
Lynda.com offers thousands of
online video tutorials and courses by
top experts. This highly rated online
resource will help you stay ahead of software updates, pick up
brand-new skills, switch careers, land promotions, and explore new
hobbies. Come to free technology classes demo-ing lynda.com’s
training videos! See page 15 of this newsletter for more info.
Instant access via a computer/laptop or tablet to popular magazines
you know and love in an easy-toread digital format. All you need
is your library card. People, Dwell,
Esquire, Elle, HGTV, Cosmo, Harper’s
Bazaar, Oprah and many more! And download the Flipster app for
offline viewing on your Apple or Android platform. Look for Flipster
on the library’s homepage!
Learning Express Library provides access to test preparation
materials and interactive practice
exams that will help you improve
your scores on academic, civil service,
military, and professional licensing
and certification exams, including
TASC, the GED replacement test. Courses in Spanish also! All FREE
with your Hampton Bays library card.
Library Services for the Homebound
Don’t let a medical condition stop you from using your library! Have
your favorite books, magazines, movies, and more mailed directly to
your home. Free home delivery via the U.S. Postal Service is available
to district residents who are physically unable to travel to the library
due to illness or disability, whether permanent or temporary, or for
individuals who are frail and elderly and don’t have transportation.
For more information please call Nancy at 728-6241, ext. 104.
Talking Books & Large Print at the Library
“Talking Books”–novels, nonfiction, magazines and other
recreational reading materials–are produced by the National
Learn a language FREE with
your valid Hampton Bays
library card. Choose from 80
languages taught in any of
50 languages. Pronunciator
also offers the largest ESL curriculum on the planet, with courses
for 50 non-English languages. Look for the Pronunciator link on our
website and create your Pronunciator account today!
Basic ESL for libraries;
learn English online!
Look for the link on our
homepage.
Small Business Counseling (SCORE)
The first and third Tuesdays of the month from 6:00-9:00 pm
A representative from SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
will provide FREE business
counseling by at the Hampton
Bays Library. SCORE business
counselors can help you
develop effective business
plans and create strategies for business growth. This free service
is provided by appointment only; call the circulation desk at 7286241 to schedule a one-hour appointment.
Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped (NLS); the program is
administered by the Andrew Heiskell Braille
& Talking Books Library. Materials and the
machines needed to read them are available
for free for library patrons. Talking books are
mailed & returned postage-free, so there’s
never a direct cost to users. If you or someone you know would like
to receive these services please call the library at 728-6241 ext 109
for more information. The Andrew Heiskell library can be reached
directly at 1-855-697-6975 (toll-free).
Check out Museum Passes this Summer!
As part of our goal to provide wonderful learning and recreational
experiences for our patrons inside and outside of the library, we
offer the following museum memberships for our patrons. Reservations are required; please stop by or call the Children’s Reference
Desk (728-6241, press 6); details vary by museum. Patrons must be
adult HBPL cardholders to check out museum passes. Passes are
available for these museums, with more to come!
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden • Children’s Museum of the East End •
Guggenheim Museum • The Intrepid • The Long Island Museum
of American Art, History & Carriages • LongHouse Reserve • Parrish Art Museum • Peconic Land Trust Bridge Gardens • PollockKrasner House • Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center & Museum •
The South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center • The
Vanderbilt Museum, Planetarium & Natural History Museum
Everyone needs Friends,
especially
the Hampton Bays Public Library!
Give your financial support to one of the most important assets in our community,
your library; a place of Learning, Culture and Entertainment! Help us maintain
the range and quality of what the Friends have been able to do by becoming a
Friend of the Hampton Bays Public Library.
Our main sources of income are from Membership Dues and the Friends Book
Store. Your support does make a difference! We invite you to become an active
member or to renew your membership if you’ve been a Friend in the past.
TIME TO JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!
Return to: Friends of the Hampton Bays Library, 52 Ponquogue Ave, Hampton Bays NY 11946
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Membership is from July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016
“Individual” ……………… $25
Name: ______________________________________________
“Paperback” …………….. $35
Address: _____________________________________________
“Hardcover” ………………$50
Phone: ______________________________________________
“Bestseller” …………….. $100
Email: _______________________________________________
“Classic” …………………$200+
Ages of children in your household if applicable_______________
Your membership contribution is appreciated.
Please make your check payable to: Friends of the Hampton Bays Public Library.
The Friends also need active volunteers to help us expand our support activities.
I am most interested in helping with: (check all that apply)
Memorial Day Book Sale on the Lawn
Publicity
Friends Book Store
Special events: Author’s luncheon, Tea, Bus trips
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The Friends membership dollars at work:
Sponsored
Summer Reading
Clubs for Children,
Tweens, Teens
Funded Special Projects
 Photo Scanner & Upgrade
 80 New Chairs for lower
program room. $10,025
and Adults.
$4,500
Supported Special Programs:
Cultural Programs and Bus Trips,
Local Dinner Theater Events, and
The Radio City Holiday Spectacular.
$2,100
Twice Sold Tales Bookstore
Hours: Saturdays 9 am-2 pm year round
Empowering The Community
Through Reading
The Board of the Friends of the Hampton Bays Public Library
Sandra Lee Howell, President
Elaine Curry, Secretary
Nancy Hilbert, Treasurer
Jennifer Phillips, Vice-President
Carol Mitchell, Membership Secretary
Ellen Olsen, Book Store Manager
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All Are Welcome!
Programs & Events
Adults
Special Programs:
Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Please register for
all Adult Programs beginning Tuesday, June 30 at 10:00 am at the Circulation Desk.
Telephone registration begins at 11:30 am. Registration requiring payment must take
place in person. For programs during lunchtime, please feel free to bring a brownbag lunch.
Learn to Play Canasta Series
Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21; 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Canasta Instructor Jacqui Palatnik will teach a beginner or refresher. Learn this card game that was popular in the fifties, and
is making a HUGE comeback. Canasta is a very social card game
played with four people. Bring a friend or come to meet new
friends. You will enjoy the class and will want to keep playing.
Memoir Writing Workshop Series
Sundays, July 19, 26; August 2, 9; 1:30-3:30 pm
This casual, fun and informative four-session workshop
will focus on memoir writing. Writer and instructor Jen
Senft will guide participants through unique exercises
that spark engaging, effective, and meaningful life stories. Jen will also share applicable reading material, including memoir excerpts by Ernest Hemingway, Lauren Slater, and Joan Didion. Enjoy friendly conversation and feedback in a small
group environment.
Wine 101 Seminar
Monday, July 20, 6:30-8:30 pm
This discussion is led by Certified Sommelier, Pascal Zugmeyer (Z Wine Guy). Pascal will share his knowledge of the
origins of wine, varieties of wine and grape,s and winemaking techniques for
each wine style. Pascal looks forward to talking with you and answering all winerelated questions.
Mastering the Art of Communication
in Love Relationships
Bus Trips
Please note: For the Bus Trips departing from The
Church of St. Rosalie’s it is requested that you park
in the back rows, alongside Bishop Ryan Village.
“Do Your Own Thing” Bus Trip to NYC
Wednesday, July 15, August 12; Bus leaves St.
Rosalie’s parking lot at 9:30 am sharp
Join us for a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned
coach bus to see a show, visit a
museum or just do your own thing.
We will leave Bryant Park (42nd St.
between 5th & 6th Avenues) at 6:00
pm sharp. Looking for something
to do on the trip? Check out our FREE museum passes
available in the Children’s Room. Non-refundable
payment of $25.00 is due at registration.
An American in Paris:
Broadway’s New Musical
Wednesday, August 12, 2:00 pm show
at the Palace Theatre on Broadway &
47th Street
The romantic story of a young American
soldier, a beautiful French girl and an
indomitable European city are at the
heart of Broadway’s breathtakingly beautiful new
musical An American in Paris. The New York Times
raves: “. . . a triumph! Gorgeous, just plain gorgeous!”
12 TONY AWARD® NOMINATIONS INCLUDING BEST
MUSICAL! Bus departs from St. Rosalie’s parking lot at
9:30 am and from Bryant Park (42nd St. between 6th &
5th Avenues) at 6:00 pm. Non-refundable orchestra
seats are $145.00 Payment is due at registration.
Seats are limited. Sharing bus with “The Do Your
Own Bus Trip” .
Thursday, July 23, 7:00-8:00 pm
Need we say more? Zoe DiMele, LSW works with couples and believes communication is an art. She will help you realize that communication involves a desire for peaceful exchange even when issues are loaded with difficult feelings. You will learn to calmly express yourself
and to become willing to accept your partner’s feelings; this makes the cornerstone for good communication.
Gaming
Winston Churchill:
The Greatest Person of the Twentieth Century
Bridge
Tuesday, August 4, 12:00 noon
Join Dr. Martin H. Levinson–author, lecturer, and historian–
in this presentation on Winston Churchill, one of the most
complex and fascinating persons in history. No man did
more to preserve freedom and democracy and the values
we hold dear in the West. His life is the stuff of legend and
contains valuable lessons for how to face adversity and carry on.
No registration is required; please note that all
Gaming room assignments are subject to room
availability.
Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays,
1:00 pm
Canasta
Mondays, 1:00 pm; Thursdays & Fridays, 10:00 am
Mah Jongg
Thursdays & Saturdays; 10:00 am
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Author Visits & Book Signings
Registration is required; no fee. Light Refreshments.
Scars & Stripes: The Culture of Modern Roller Derby
by Andréanna Seymor
Friday, July 10, 5:00 pm
Meet local author, photographer, and skater
Andréanna Seymor, who will speak about her
fearless journey through the world of roller
derby. Action packed and emotionally provocative photographs taken over a 5-year period
reveal the joy, pain, and dedication of these athletes on and off the
track.
Borrowed Time by Ralph Brady
Thursday, July 16, 7:00 pm
Long Island historian Ralph Brady, author of Landmarks & Historic Sites of Long Island, has written a
novel that takes place in 1900 in Greenport. Borrowed
Time tells the story of Richard Carpenter, a man faced
with a terminal cancer who becomes involved in a
time travel experiment at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Chattanooga Girl
by Dottie Coakley
Tuesday, July 28, 12:00 noon
Based in part on local author Dottie Coakley’s own
experiences, Chattanooga Girl is a murder mystery
and a love story that provides glimpses into the
world of migrant farm workers and of those who assist them. The character of Jack Hightower is based
on Coakley’s close friend, National Football Hall of Famer Herbert
Goldsmith, also known as the beloved Southampton High School
Varsity Football coach from 1955-1978.
A Bronx Boy’s Tale
by Jimmy Newell
Thursday, August 6, 12:00 noon
A Bronx Boy’s Tale, by local author Jimmy Newell, is
the story of a boy growing up in a special place at
a very special time. Providing a neighborhood context to historical events, A Bronx Boy’s Tale helps you
see America through the eyes of one boy who grew
up in a time of tremendous change and strife, but
who still had time to live a grand life in the greatest place on earth.
If you grew up in the Bronx, or only wish you had, you will enjoy this
book.
Cooking
There is a $5.00 materials fee for cooking programs unless
otherwise noted. You must have a ticket to attend and payment is
not refundable. Classes begin on time. Please avoid arriving late.
Healthy Nutrition:
Blended Drinks & Salads
Monday, July 27, 6:30-8:00 pm
Join Nutritionist Christine Taylor to learn how to
make light and simple drinks and dishes that are
perfect for Summer and for your health. Learn the
difference between juicing and blending and their different health
benefits. Sponsored by the Coalition of Women’s Cancers and the
Ellen Hermanson Foundation. Please note: no fee.
Community Outreach
Veteran’s Outreach for At Risk
Wednesday, July 8, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Roger Leathers, LMSW is Outreach
Coordinator/VA Liaison
of Services for the
UnderServed (SUS), a
nonprofit human services
agency with a reputation for supporting
veterans and individuals and families faced
with a wide range of challenges. He will be
here to help provide services to veteran
families who are homeless or at risk. He will
also address general questions on Veterans’
benefits and local resources.
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Cooking with Craig: A Salute to the Shell
Tuesday, August 11, 6:30-8:00 pm
Join our friendly and talented Chef Craig
for some delicious taste sensations using
clams and Prince Edward Island mussels.
Take away culinary tips and new ideas
to impress your family and friends this
summer in the ‘Bays.
Registration is required; no fee. Please feel free to bring a brown-bag lunch.
College Planning Seminar
(Bilingual/Spanish)
Monday, July 13, 7:00-8:00 pm
Join Esperanza Guevara of New York Life
Insurance for tips on tax-advantaged savings
plans to help you prepare for your child’s
higher education.
Long Term Care with
Sandra Reilly, Long Term Care
Insurance Agent
Wednesday, July 15, 7:30-8:30 pm
Baby boomers are failing to plan! This
informal discussion will review all of the
long term care alternatives and updates.
Learn about the Partnership plan offered by
New York State that can provide long term
care without the need for impoverishment
and dependency on
Medicaid with total
asset protection.
Crafts
Summer Films
Registration is not required; no fee unless noted.
All levels welcome.
Friday Matinee @ the Library @ 2 pm:
Top Escape the Ordinary in Film!
Knitting with Arlene
Mondays, July 13, 20; August 10 & 17
7:00-8:30 pm
Crochet with Amanda
Thursdays, July 2, 9; August 27;
6:00-7:30 pm
Health & Well-Being
No registration is required.
Coming in July & August: Gravity (2013, 91 min;
PG-13) The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012,
124 min; PG-13) Godzilla (2014, 123 min; PG13) Jane Eyre (2011, 121 min; PG-13) The Lone
Ranger (2013, 149 min; PG-13) Midnight in Paris (2011, 94 min; PG-13) The
Theory of Everything (2014, 124 min; PG-13) Belle (2014, 104 min; PG) Still Alice
(2014, 101 min; PG-13)
Registration is required unless noted.
Ellen’s Well Support Group: Women’s Breast &
Gynecological Cancers
Skincare and Makeup 101
Every Tuesday* 11:30 am: Newly Diagnosed/Post Treatment;
2:00 pm: Metastatic/Recurrent
Ellen’s Well is an initiative established by the Ellen
Hermanson Foundation and administered by the
Southampton Hospital Foundation to provide
psychosocial support under the direction of an
oncological social worker, Edyle O’Brien. *Please note:
Every 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesday at 4:00 pm is a Wellness
Group for mindfulness-based stress reduction & meditation. You
MUST register via email or by phone: edylecsw@optonline.net /
631-329-0520
Exercise Therapy Series
Thursday, July 16, 30, 10:30-11:30 am
Gail Pudaloff, founder of Kinetics, a New
York-based Exercise Therapy and Health
Consulting company, will return with a two-session series to help
you attain optimal outcomes and desired fitness goals, safely and
intelligently. Gail helps you improve your stature so fitness and
therapeutic regimens produce optimal results.
Thursday, July 30, 7:00-8:00 pm
Become a savvy skincare consumer.
Understand
the
differences
between
highlighters, brighteners, and the inside
“secrets” salespeople don’t want you to know.
Learn the difference between a $50.00 lipstick and a $5.00 one and
more. If you can eat it, you can probably wear it!
Southampton Hospital’s
Look Good Feel Better® Program
Tuesday, August 4, 1:00-3:00 pm
Look Good Feel Better is a free program from the
American Cancer Society designed for women
dealing with hair loss and skin changes from
chemotherapy and radiation. You will learn
specific techniques to help make the most of your
appearance while undergoing treatment. You will
also take home a makeup package valued at $200.
Please call the American Cancer Society to register: 1-800-ACS2345.
Ongoing Fitness Classes
Please dress comfortably and bring a mat or towel to all yoga classes. No registration is required, but there is a $5.00 fee payable at the
circulation desk before each class unless otherwise noted*. We request that you bring exact amount to expedite signup. Thank you in advance.
Yoga for Everybody
Mondays, 5:45-6:45 pm; Wednesdays,
5:45-6:45 pm; Fridays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Stretch and tone with certified yoga
instructor Andrea for fun and light Hatha
and Kripalu-inspired classes.
Core Yoga with Sarah
Tuesdays, 10:30 am; Thursdays
5:45-6:45 pm
This yoga class will help you build strength
and increase flexibility; meditation and
breath will also be explored. Core Yoga is
a dynamic series of poses where breath is
linked to movement. The class is moderately
paced and set to music, and will invigorate
your whole body! Tuesday classes on July
7, 14, & 21 will begin at 11:45 am instead
of 10:30 am
Dance Fitness (Zumba® and
La Blast®) with Kinga
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Dance Fitness with Kinga incorporates
today’s hottest fitness programs, Zumba®
and LaBlast® to create a calorie-incinerating
workout focused on weight loss and body
toning, disguised as a dance party. No
classes on August 11 & 18.
HBPL is a wireless
hotspot!
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
with Peter Ames
Wednesdays, 10:30 am-12:00 pm;
Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 am
Peter’s class offers advanced stretches and
poses. *Please note: this class is 11/2 hours
and there is a $10 fee.
Zumba Gold
Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 pm
Zumba Gold is the perfect workout routine
for the beginner and the older, active person
who enjoys music and dance. Please wear
sneakers and bring water.
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Ongoing Fitness Classes
(continued)
Mat Pilates with Trish
Gentle Chair Stretching
for Everyone
Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 pm
Join Susan Semerade for guided stretches, exercises and
simple yoga poses, primarily seated in a chair. This fun-filled
hour includes breathing exercises, relaxation techniques and
meditation. 20 years of teaching yoga has led her to focus
on those individuals who are not able to get down onto the
floor; she encourages seniors and the disabled to come to her
classes.
Literature Groups
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 am
Emphasis
is
on
alignment
and breathing, and improved
coordination and balance. The key to
mat Pilates is to focus on breathing.
The exercises in mat Pilates focus on
strengthening the muscles of the
hips, back, abdominals, and glutes.
No class on Friday, July 3.
Thursday, July 9, 11:00 am: We will discuss two books about the
great detective, Nero Wolfe. Death of a Dude is by
the original author, Rex Stout. Murder in E Minor is
by Robert Goldsborough, who took over the series
after Stout died.
Thursday, August 13, 11:00 am: Our books this
month are Face to Face by Ellery Queen and McNally’s Secret by
Lawrence Sanders. We hope all mystery lovers will attend!
Hampton Bays Library Book Club
Thursday, July 16, 7:00-8:00 pm:
The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles
There will be no meeting in August; see you in September!
Join fellow book lovers to discuss works of literature from all genres.
All are welcome to our monthly meetings. Light refreshments served.
The History Book Club
Thursdays; July 9 & 23; August 6 & 20; 10:00 am
The History Book Club meets on alternate Thursdays at 10:00 am.
Contact the library for book or topic selections. All are welcome!
Monthly Poetry with the Poetry Rising Group
Saturday, July 11 & August 8; 1:00-3:00 pm
An informal poetry group facilitated by Beverly Livernoche meets the
second Saturday of each month. Please share your original poems
or prose, anything goes! “Inspiring, aspiring, motivating, fun, moving,
and more . . . ”
READ IT & EAT IT! Book Club:
Tuesday, August 11, 12:00-1:00 pm
This bi-monthly book club is for foodies
who love to read cookbooks AND cook. All
welcome to bring a prepared dish from the
books we choose and we can enjoy them while we meet. Contact
the library for next book or topic selection.
Look for info on the
2015 Adult Summer Reading Club @ HBPL:
Escape the Ordinary
on page 5 of this newsletter; win weekly raffle prizes and a
grand prize of a Horizon Kayak!
Look for these special library services in every newsletter!
One-on-One Genealogy Help
Monday, July 6, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Monday, August 3, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
The Hampton Bays Public Library will be offering a one-day driver
safety course. The cost is currently $20 for AARP cardholders and $25
for non-cardholders. Please register at the circulation desk or call
728-6241/press 3 for more info.
English Conversation Groups
Tuesday, 7:30-9:00 pm (beginners)
Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm (beginners)
Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 pm (intermediate-advanced)
Want to learn and practice English in a friendly, comfortable
atmosphere? Then join our FREE English Conversation groups.
*Please note that the English Conversation Groups on Mondays and
Tuesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 will return in September. For more info call
Vicky Cuccia at 728-6241 ext. 112. No registration is required.
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Fridays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Join certified instructor Amanda and
see what all the fuss is about; every
workout feels like a party! You don’t
even have to know how to dance,
just move your body and follow her
lead. Please wear sneakers with little
or no tread and don’t forget your
water.
No registration is required
Mystery Book Club
Smart Driver Course
Zumba with Amanda
Thursdays; July 9 & 23; August 13 & 27
Afternoon appointments at 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00 pm
Evening appointments at 6:00, 7:00, & 8:00 pm
Library patrons who would like help researching their ancestors
using online resources including Ancestry.com can sign up for a
one-hour session with Carol. You will get hints on how to start your
research and a list of online resources that you can access at the
library or from home. When you schedule your first session, pick
up a “Genealogy Introduction” form to fill out and bring with
you when you start.
Small Business Counseling (SCORE)
The first and third Tuesdays of the month from 6:00-9:00 pm
A representative from SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
will provide FREE business counseling at the Hampton Bays Library.
SCORE business counselors can help you develop
effective business plans and create strategies for
business growth. This free service is provided
by appointment only; call the circulation desk at 728-6241 to
schedule a one-hour appointment.
Technology
Registration for Classes and Book-A-Librarian is limited to Hampton Bays Library cardholders only. Please register for all technology programs
beginning Tuesday, June 30 at 10:00 am at the Reference Desk. Registration for all Classes is limited to Hampton Bays Library cardholders
Summer Daytime Classes
Registration is required. Must have a valid Hampton Bays Library card in good standing.
Watch. Listen. Practice. Learn
Technology with Lynda.com!
With
Lynda.
com you can set
the pace with
online
learning. Lynda.com
offers a variety of courses, for all levels, that
cover technical skills, creative techniques,
business strategies, software programs, and
so much more! Learn what you want, when
you want from your computer, tablet, or mobile device and practice with the instructor’s
files while you watch and listen. And best of
all it’s FREE! Not familiar with Lynda.com?
Now is your chance to get help with accessing, using, and navigating this great resource.
Join us for one or all of the following Lynda.
com course presentations:
Windows 8.1
Wednesday, July 15, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Did you just get a new computer with Windows 8 or are you still fumbling through
where things are on your old Windows 8 device? Learn how to use Lynda.com to access
instructional videos
to get a better understanding of this
operating
system
and how to navigate
the desktop as well
as its applications. Feel free to bring your
own Windows 8 device to practice after the
presentation.
Facebook for Promotion
Purposes
Wednesday, July 22, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Do you have your
own business,
perform/create
your own music,
design and make
your own products and/or provide a service? Would you
like to have a way to promote your business,
services, products, and/or talents? With this
Lynda.com presentation, learn how you can
do so by creating a new Facebook page separate from your personal page.
Microsoft OneDrive
Wednesday, July 29, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Learn how to store and
share files using OneDrive, Microsoft’s free
cloud storage service. In
addition to learning how
to access and use this service you will discover how to manage and
recover files; view your photos in elegant galleries and slideshows; organize, copy and delete files; share files using links and the Public
folder; find the files and info you need; and
use OneDrive on a mobile device.
Web Design Fundamentals
Thursday, August 20, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Do you know the
computer basics
such as searching the internet, using social
media, and checking email? Do you want
to learn a new skill like creating your own
website? In this Lynda.com presentation you
will learn the fundamentals needed to get
started, including information about HTML,
CSS, JavaScript, coding, registering domain
names, and choosing a web host.
All About iCloud
Wednesday, August 26
10:30 am-12:00 pm
Do you have an Apple device (iPad, iPhone,
Macbook) with iCloud storage and just aren’t
sure what it is or how
to use it? Then join
us in this tutorial to
find out what iCloud
is, how to create an
iCloud account, share
photos, synchronize calendars and contacts
and other data across multiple devices, manage storage, and much more!
Tech Labs
Wednesday, July 8; Thursday, July 23;
Wednesday, August 19;
Thursday, August 27
10:30 am-12:00 pm
Are you working on a project with pictures, formatting a document, or creating greeting cards,
flyers, or business cards? Or maybe you just need
a little extra guidance in navigating your device,
software, apps, or e-mail. Then these Tech Labs
are designed for you! You will get free one-onone help without the pressure of keeping up
with the rest of the class.
You choose the topic! No
registration
required.
First-come, first-served
basis. Space is limited.
Tutor Tech Help
Book-a-Librarian
Mondays at 10:00 am, 11:00 am & 12:00 pm
by appointment
Do you have questions concerning technology?
Book a free 45-minute appointment with Rita
for one-on-one assistance with your new device
or any of the following
topics: Basic Computer •
Basic Internet • E-mail • Microsoft Word, PowerPoint,
Publisher, Excel • Smart
phones & tablets • Apps •
Digital Cameras & Photo Management • iPad •
Kindle • Live-brary Free Downloads • Social Networking . . . and more! Please note that device repair is not included. Appointments are required
and are limited to Hampton Bays Library cardholders only.
Drop-in Tech Help
Two evenings per week! Wednesday AND
Thursday evenings from 5:00-9:00 pm
Need quick answers to tricky questions about
your tech device (laptop, tablet, reader, phone,
camera)? Free tech help is
available on Wednesdays
and Thursdays from
5:00-9:00 pm at the Reference Desk. No appointment is required. Please
note that computer repair is not included. No
appointments required; open to all.
July/August 2015 15
Non-Profit Org.
US POSTAGE
Paid
Permit No. 16
Hampton Bays, NY
11946
52 PONQUOGUE AVE., HAMPTON BAYS, N.Y. 11946-0207
TELEPHONE: 631 728-6241 FAX: 631 728-0166
http://hamptonbayslibrary.org/
HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10-9
Friday 10-7
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 1-5
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Rosemarie King, President
Madeline O’Keefe, Vice President
Regina Carpenter, Treasurer
Lars Clemensen, Secretary
Grace Daly
Anne Wilding
David Zimmerman
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Postal Patron
Susan LaVista, Director
Library Board
Meeting Dates
Tuesday, July 7, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 1, 7:00 p.m.
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LARGE TYPE PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY AT 728-6241
Friends “Twice Sold Tales” Book Store
Open all year! Saturdays from 9:00 am-2:00 pm;
please enter from the parking lot.
The Friend’s Matching Grant Challenge reached its goal of $500! A
grateful “thank you” to the generous donor and to all who contributed to
the challenge.
The Memorial Day Book Sale on the Lawn: Girl Scouts and volunteers
had a great time selling a variety of books under the tent on the front lawn
of the library.
The Authors’ Luncheon: The Friends of the Hampton Bays Public Library
will host an Authors’ Luncheon at Oakland’s Restaurant (373 Dune Road)
in Hampton Bays on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from noon to 4:00 pm. Roger
Rosenblatt and Meg Wolitzer will be the guest authors. Most recently
Mr. Rosenblatt authored The Book of Love and The Boy Detective while Ms.
Wolitzer wrote The Interestings, and a book for young adults, Belzhar. The
cost of this event is $50.00 per person. Tickets are on sale now at the library
circulation desk through July 6, 2015 and are non-refundable. Books to be
signed on the day of the event may be pre-ordered at the time of ticket
purchase. Proceeds from this event will help fund future programs at the
library to benefit the community.
Book Store News: Join us at the Book Store for “Christmas in July” on the
25th! Try our new play-a-ways, perfect for the beach. $5 includes play-a-way
book, battery, & earphones.
Everyone needs Friends, especially the library! It’s never
too late to send in your membership check to join the
Friends of the Hampton Bays Library. Through your
support, the Friends sponsor special programs and projects for the Library.
Art on Display
Every month the paintings, photography, sculpture
and other creative crafts are displayed in the Helen
Gould Room located directly off the main foyer,
and in the Lower Lobby display cases. We are
pleased to present the following exhibitions:
July
On display this month are the paintings,
lithographs and illustrations of local artist Andrew
Morris. Andrew is an accomplished fine-artist
with over 100 of his original works of art and
commissions in numerous private and corporate
collections. His colorful paintings, illustrations and
lithographs have been featured in many one-man
and group shows here on Long Island. An artist’s
reception will be held Sunday, July 5 in the Helen
Gould Room.
August
Returning artist Paul Padovano will display
paintings of Long Island represented in seascapes,
landscapes and still lifes.
We welcome inquiries about displaying your work. If
you are interested, please contact Nancy Cariello at
the circulation desk at 728-6241 x104.