September - Community Library

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September - Community Library
Number 164
A Guide to Your Library’s Programs, Events, and Services
September 2006
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Friends of the Arts, Inc. 2006-2007 Season opens…
Hot ‘N Cole
Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are now available at the Reference and Adult Services Desk:
what’s inside
Apple Songs
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$2 adults, $1 seniors and students.
A Cole Porter celebration! The spotlight is on the timelessness of Cole Porter classics, presented here with wonderful
fresh arrangements and a contemporary twist. Over fifty of
his songs are woven into an entertainment that feels as much
like a book musical as a revue. By turns wry, irreverent,
romantic, touching and hilarious, this is a Cole Porter experi-
Little Kids Book Club
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After School Storytime
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New York Exceptions
in Concert
Sunday, September 17
from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. #3109
Registration begins on Tuesday, August 29.
Handwriting Analysis
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Good Eats from the Garden
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Fun with fondant icing
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Homework Help
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Lunch and a Movie
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Driving Gear
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Take a stroll down memory lane with the New York
Exceptions, a six piece band featuring songs from the
fabulous 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. The group is comprised of
three lead singers, a drummer, bass guitarist, and lead
guitarist. Bring the whole family for a special musical
treat! You may call the Reference and Adult Services
Information Desk at 399-1511 ext. 240 to register.
ence unlike any other. This entertaining and fast-paced revue presented by Plaza Theatrical features
such classics as It’s Delovely, I Get a
Kick Out of You, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Love for Sale,
My Heart Belongs to Daddy and Night and Day!
“A stylish, vivacious revue that gives the
audience more than it bargained for!”
Girl Power…
We’ve Got It!
Friday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m. #3143
Be a part of this fun and exciting club where girls get
together to discuss issues and concerns that affect us
and our everyday lives. Share a light dinner, make new
friends and talk about things of interest to you and other
girls. So if you want to get it … Girl Power that is, come
and join us and invite a friend.
Get Smart with Live Homework Help
Back to school means back to homework. There’s no
need to feel frustrated when you have a question that
stumps you. Students in fourth grade through entry-level
college can get free online help from real live tutors. You
can connect to a tutor in three easy steps.
1.Go to www.communitylibrary.org and click on the
Live Homework Help link.
2.Enter your grade level and homework subject.
3.Connect to a real live tutor in the online classroom for
expert help!
Live Homework Help is available every day from 3:00 p.m.
to 11:00 p.m. Spanish speaking tutors are available for
math and science Sunday through Thursday from 3:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Try it out on your own or
stop by the Children's and Parents'
Reference Desk, the Teen
Services Desk, or the RASD
Desk if you would like a librarian to show you how to connect to Live Homework Help.
Register for programs in person, by telephone at 631-399-0664, or online at www.communitylibrary.org
Register for programs four easy ways: in person, call the program registration system at 399-0664, online at
Babies and Parents
Parent Toddler Workshops
Tuesdays, September 19, 26,
October 3, 10 and 17
9:30-10:45 a.m. #3121
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. #3122
Registration begins Tuesday, September 5 .
Register the child only.
Look forward to spending time with
your young child at our popular
Parent Toddler Workshop. As a
Family Place Library, we offer a special time during which the Library
provides the setting in which parent
Registration begins Monday, September 11.
and child can play one-on-one. The
setting includes a play kitchen area,
riding toys, puzzles, books, musical
instruments, an art activity area and
more. Local resource professionals
Register the child only.
visit each workshop to provide infor-
Tots’ Night Out
Monday, September 25
7:00-8:00 p.m. #3128
Siblings must register.
Get ready for an hour’s worth of fun
filled with a craft, listening activities, movement, music, puzzles
and more! Children 18 months-5
years and their adult.
mation to parents to help in the
rewarding but challenging role of
parenting a toddler. Resources for
parents include: a child development
specialist; experts on speech development, dental health, lead poisoning prevention and nutrition; an
authority on play; and children’s
librarians, who are experts in early lit-
This 5-week program is for families
with children ages 12-41 months.
Siblings are welcome in all sessions.
Mother Goose
Wednesday, September 20
9:30-10:15 a.m. #3124
10:30-11:15 a.m. #3125
Registration begins Wednesday,
September 6. Register the child only.
It’s amazing how much little ones
learn from hearing nursery rhymes!
Join us as we sing and chant old
and new favorites at our lapsit program. Children birth-30 months
Saturday Parent Toddler
Workshop
Saturday, October 7
10:00-11:15 a.m. #3123
Registration begins Saturday, September 23.
Register the child only.
For families with work or other weekday commitments, we are offering a
Saturday Parent Toddler session
once a month. Families with children
12-41 months can enjoy one-on-one
play, visits from resource professionals, an art activity and circle time.
Siblings are welcome in all sessions.
and their adult.
Little Music Makers
Apple Songs
Wednesday, October 11
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. #3129
Friday, September 22
10:00-10:45 a.m. #3126
11:00-11:45 a.m. #3127
Registration begins Friday, September 8.
Register the child only. Siblings must register.
Dara is back with her guitar. This
time she has a fresh new blend of
songs and fingerplays for your
infant. Children birth-18 months and
their adult.
Registration begins Wednesday,
September 27. Register the child only.
Siblings must register.
Music is very important to your child, so
children birth-18 months and their adult
are invited to a musical experience.
Move, groove, play and listen!!
eracy development.
Preschool
Puppy Tales
Little Kids Book Club
Pajamas in the Daytime
Saturday, September 16
9:30-10:15 a.m. #3130
Thursday, September 28
11:00-11:45 a.m. #3131
Thursday, October 12
11:00-11:45 a.m. #3142
Registration begins Saturday, September 2.
Registration begins Thursday, September 14.
Registration begins Thursday, September 28.
Register the child only.
Register the child only.
Register the child only.
Stories and a book related activity
about a little kid’s best friend…a
puppy. Preschoolers ages 3-5 years
and their adult.
Join our book club for little ones.
Register for the program, then come in
to pick up a copy of the picture book
we’ll be exploring. Take the book
home and read aloud to your child.
Come back on Thursday, September
28 and we’ll do activities based on the
book. The book will be yours to keep
for your family. September’s book will
be We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by
Michael Rosen. Preschoolers 3-5
years and their adult.
Put on your jammies and slippers!
Grab your favorite blanket or stuffed
animal! Then curl up and listen to
some of the best bedtime stories.
Preschoolers ages 3-5 years and
their adult.
Parent Toddler Workshops
(See Babies & Parents Section)
Saturday Parent Toddler
Workshops
(See Babies & Parents Section)
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Tots’ Night Out
(See Babies & Parents Section)
www.communitylibrary.org or contact the Children’s and Parents’ Services Reference Desk at 399-1511 ext. 260.
Schoolage
All Ages
3 Apples Book Award
Attention 3rd, 4th, 5th, and
6th graders!!!
Check it Out!
September is Library Card
Sign Up Month
You can help decide which book will
receive the 3 Apples Book Award.
These books have been nominated
by young readers of New York State
as the most popular titles.
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Because of Winn-Dixie
The BFG
Charlotte’s Web
Double Fudge
Eragon
Green Eggs and Ham
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the
Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Order
of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Prisoner
of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the
Sorcerer’s Stone
Hatchet
Holes
The Lion, the Witch,
and the Wardrobe
The Tale of Despereaux
The 3 Apples Book Award has been
developed to encourage the joy of
reading for pleasure, and to give the
children of New York State the
opportunity to participate in honoring
their favorite books. After reading or
listening to at least three books from
the above list, you can vote in
January to select one as your
favorite. Once a winner has been
chosen, we will have a party to celebrate. Keep an eye out for a display
of the 15 books and for related activities and raffles in the Children’s and
Parents’ Services Department.
Back to School Craft
After School Storytime
Saturday, September 16
10:30-11:15 a.m. (Gr. K-2) #3133
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (Gr. 3-6)
#3134
Wednesdays, September 27,
October 4 and 11
4:30-5:15 p.m. #3137
Registration begins Saturday, September 2.
September 13.
Let’s make a craft that you can use
for school. We’ll also listen to some
stories about school adventures.
When your school day is done, head
to the Library for wonderful stories, a
book-related activity and an afterschool snack. Children in grades K-2
can join their friends for three sessions of book time fun.
Registration begins Wednesday,
Erik’s Reptile Adventures
Monday, October 9
1:00-2:00 p.m. #3138
Registration begins Monday, September 25.
Reptiles, amphibians and bugs! Come
to see why these animals should be
respected as part of our natural world
and not feared. You may even be able
to touch a few. Gr. 2-6.
Book Club for Kids
Homework Help
Mondays (Beginning September 18)
4:00-6:00 p.m.
No appointment necessary.
To help take some of the confusion
and frustration out of homework, a
librarian with an elementary education background will be available to
assist students in grades K-5 with
homework assignments.
Thursday, October 12
(For book pick up)
4:00-4:30 p.m. #3139
Thursday, October 26 (For book
discussion) 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Registration begins Thursday,
September 28.
Join an ongoing book club just for
kids in grades 4-6. We meet twice a
month. The first meeting is to pick
up the book to be read that month as
well as vote on next month’s read. At
the second meeting, we discuss the
book while enjoying pizza.
Toys and movies and books, oh
my! Everything is free at the
Library when you have a library
card. Did you know that at our
Library a child can get a library
card as soon as they are born? A
parent just needs to apply at the
Circulation
Desk.
During
September, all age children through
sixth grade can show their library
card at the Children’s and Parents’
Services Reference Desk and pick
a prize from our treasure chest.
Come to Story Station!
Fridays, September 22 and 29
4:00-5:00 p.m.
No registration necessary.
Folk tales, fairy tales, funny tales,
fables and more! You can hear
them all when you come to Story
Station! All age children, through
sixth grade, are invited to drop by to
relax and listen to favorite stories
old and new read by one of our children’s librarians. Story Station will
be open each Friday at 4:00 p.m. in
the Children’s and Parents’
Services Department beginning
September 22. Just come in, no
registration necessary.
Discovery Center:
Ancient Egypt
Take a trip into the past and explore
the wonders of Ancient Egypt.
Challenge your mind with trivia,
puzzles, and a classic Egyptian
game. Learn hands-on about mummies, pyramids, and the sphinx,
and try writing in hieroglyphics.
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Register for programs four easy ways: in person, call the program registration system at 399-0664,
America declares its
independence from
Britain… but will they
succeed?
Book Discussion
September 25 at 7:00 p.m.
#3097
The Community
Library will be
hosting a discussion of Pulitzer
Prize-winning
historian David
M c C u l l o u g h ’s
book, 1776. In this stirring book,
McCullough tells the intensely
human story of those who
marched with General George
Washington in the year of the
Declaration of Independence —
when the whole American cause
was riding on their success, without which all hope for independence would have been dashed.
Copies of 1776 are available at the
Circulation Desk. Refreshments
will be served. Book discussions
are open to the general public.
Literacy Suffolk, Inc.
Needs You!
In Suffolk County, 1 out of 7
adults does not have the literacy
skills to function fully in society.
That number is over 200,000 residents. Become a literacy volunteer and help change those numbers. A seven week tutor training
workshop begins on Tuesday,
September 19 at 6:00 p.m. To find
out if tutoring is for you join us on
Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00
p.m. for an informational Q & A
meeting.
Attendance is not
required to register for a tutor
training workshop. For more
information about either program
call 399-1511 ext. 214 or 215.
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Line Dancing
Fun with Fondant Icing
Handwriting Analysis
Thursdays, September 7 and 14
from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. #3095
Monday, September 18 from 7:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. #3105
Tuesday, September 26 from 7:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. #3107
Registration begins on Wednesday, August 30.
Registration begins on Thursday, August 31.
Registration begins Tuesday, September 5.
Join instructor Vincent Milano and
learn some line dancing favorites
such as the waltz, foxtrot, cha cha
and merengue. A partner is not
required.
Learn the tools of the trade from the
Baking
Coach,
Lisa
Basini.
Participants will learn how to make
flowers with fondant icing. Each participant will take home a 5” double
layer decorated cake in a bakery
box, recipes, and some great decorating ideas.
Paula Feldman will be here to explain
handwriting analysis which is used to
assess and interpret character and
personality. Random participants will
be chosen to do some sample interpretations.
Check your Blood Pressure
Thursday, September 28
from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. #3091
Relax with Yoga
Saturdays, September 9, 16 and
23 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
#3119
Registration begins on Wednesday,
August 30.
Certified Kripalu Yoga instructor,
Sara Roye will be offering a series of
beginner level lessons. Kripalu Yoga
is a proven and powerful transformative practice that integrates body,
mind and spirit. Please wear comfortable clothing, and bring a towel
or a mat to class.
Organize your Photos
Thursday, September 14
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. #3110
Registration begins Friday, September 1.
Susan Sangiamo will help you catalog, organize, sort and label your precious memories! All registrants will
take home a mini power sort box and
a photo journaling pencil.
Materials fee: $15.00 per person.
Wednesday, September 20 from
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
No registration is necessary.
Good Eats from the Garden
Saturday, September 16 from 1:00
p.m. to 3:00 p.m. #3106
Registration begins on Wednesday,
August 30.
Not sure what to do with that bountiful harvest from your summer garden? Join certified master gardener,
Paula Bivona and enjoy tasty samples of prepared recipes made from
fresh produce. Receive tips on
growing, harvesting, and the nutritional content of produce grown
without the use of toxic chemicals.
Recipes will be provided.
Registration begins Tuesday, September 5.
Thursday Night
@ the Movies
There are seven decisions that are
crucial to achieving success. Join
Instructor Constance Hallinan Lagan
for this seminar which provides a
gateway to lifelong happiness and
contentment by empowering seekers
to attain their dreams. It is divided into
three segments: lecture, meditation,
and question- and- answer period.
Thursday, September 21
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. #3118
The Paranormal Adventurers
A registered nurse from the
Dominican Sisters Family Health
Service will be at the Community
Library to provide free blood pressure screenings.
Registration begins Tuesday, September 5.
Please join us to watch the comedy,
American Dreamz, starring Hugh
Grant, Mandy Moore and Dennis
Quaid. Light refreshments will be
served. Rated PG-13, this film is 107
minutes in length. Open to adults 18
years and older only.
No refunds will be given. You will receive the
photo box and pencil.
7 Decisions that will
Change your Life
Reiki Workshop
Tuesdays, September 26 and
October 3 from 7:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. #3113
Registration begins on Wednesday,
September 6.
Reiki is a Japanese technique for
stress reduction and relaxation. It is
administered by “laying on hands”
and is based on the idea that an
unseen “life force energy” flows
through us and is what causes us to
be alive.
Thursday, October 5
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Registration begins Wednesday,
September 27.
Join Long Island ghost hunters,
Joseph Flammer and Diane Hill, and
hear about their real life investigations
of spirits in haunted houses, graveyards, lighthouses and even a haunted
road! Learn what it takes to be a ghost
hunter! This program is open to all.
Worry Less,
Enjoy Life More!
Thursdays October 5, 12, and 19
from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Registration begins Wednesday,
September 27.
Does worrying interfere with your life?
Are you are tired of being controlled by
a racing mind? Join Arthur Gunzburg,
certified psychoanalyst and licensed
psychotherapist, for this three week
program and discover the ways to
take charge and calm yourself.
Adult programs continued on back cover
online at www.communitylibrary.org or contact the Adult Information Desk at 399-1511 ext. 240.
Craft Corner
No refunds will be issued for cancellations.
Senior Corner
Each instructor will provide a materials kit
All programs listed below are intended for seniors age 50 and over, and a valid MMSCL
(minus paints) with instructions. Materials
card is required for registration. Contact the library in advance if you need special accom-
kits must be picked up within two weeks.
modations to attend a program. For more information, please contact the Reference and
Adult Services Information Desk at 399-1511 ext. 240.
Framed Watercolor Painting
Monday, September 11 from 7:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. #3103
Registration begins on Tuesday,
August 29.
Learn the craft of watercolor painting with instructor Cynthia Theofel.
Each student will receive a frame
for their completed work-of-art.
Materials fee: $10.00 per person.
Learn the Art of Quilting
Monday, September 11 from 7:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. #3112
Wednesday, September 13 from
Faux Stained Glass
Tuesday, September 19 from
6:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. #3102
Registration begins on Thursday,
August 31.
Learn the technique of faux stained
glass
with
instructor
Julie
Gaudioso, and create a rose and
butterfly motif using lead strips and
Gallery Glass paints. Materials fee:
$15.00 per person.
Scrapbook Keepsake
Senior Game Club
Fridays, September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Seniors meet each week to play Scrabble and Bridge. Come join the group
and meet some new friends. All levels of experience are welcome. For
more information please contact Senior Outreach Librarian Debbi Ward at
399-1511 ext. 354.
Friday Afternoon at the Movies
Friday, September 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. #3104
Registration begins on Thursday, August 31.
Seniors are welcome to bring a bagged lunch and join us to watch the family comedy, RV, starring Robin Williams (Bob Munro), an overworked executive who persuades his wife and children to give up their Hawaiian vacation for some “family bonding” and go on a cross-country RV trip. Through
a series of misadventures, Bob inadvertently learns the true meaning of
You may only register for one session.
Wednesday, September 20 from
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. #3114
Registration
Registration begins on Tuesday,
endo and language.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. #3111
begins
on
Wednesday,
August 30.
September 5.
Our quilters are creating stunning
works of art in our monthly quilting
workshops. Two experienced
instructors are available at each
class to help you with an existing
project or guide you through the
basics of getting started with a new
Craft instructor Linda O’Connell has
a special project for all those summer
vacation photographs that seem to
be piling up. Using fabric paints,
adorn your 8 1/2” x 11” scrapbook
with a starfish, sand dollar and sea
quilt. All levels of experience are
welcome to join the group.
grass; creating a keepsake that will
be cherished for years to come.
family. Light refreshments will be served. Rated PG for crude humor, innu-
Senior Advocate at your Service
Wednesday, September 20 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Registration is required for this service.
A senior advocate from the Suffolk County Office of the Aging will be available to assist seniors with complicated forms and applications, and answer
questions regarding county programs and services for seniors. This is not
a walk-in service.
Materials fee: $20.00 per person. Supplies
Bagels and Bingo
needed: dry brush (any size), 10/0 liner, #8
Saturday, September 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. #3094
Crochet Support Group
flat shader, #12 flat shader, mop (any size:
Registration begins on Friday, September 8.
Tuesday, September 19
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. #3101
best choice is Maxine’s mop with purple
Registration begins on
piece of black transfer paper.
This isn’t ordinary Bingo; it is bagels and bingo! Join us for a bagels brunch
and try your hand at a few rounds of Bingo. Prizes will be awarded for the
winner of each round.
Autumn Wreath
Library Services for the Homebound
Thursday, September 28 from
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. #3093
The Community Library’s Homebound Books-By-Mail Program is a service
offered to district residents who are unable to visit the library due to a temporary or permanent illness or disability, or for individuals who are frail and
elderly and don’t have transportation. Materials made available to homebound patrons are large and regular print books, videos (movies or educational), books on cassette or CD, and magazines. Library materials will be
delivered free of charge to homebound patrons who are accepted into the
program. For more information please call 399-1511 ext. 247.
Tuesday, September 5.
Dig out that project that you never
had time to complete, and bring it to
our crochet support group and
receive guidance from an experienced instructor. Not sure how to
even start? Bring a skein of light colored worsted weight yarn, size G crochet hook, and start a new project.
handle), 3/8’ deerfoot, chalk pencil, small
Registration begins on Wednesday,
September 6.
Turn an ordinary straw wreath into a
floral masterpiece with instructor
Angel Piazza. Add splashes of
autumn color to your wreath with an
array of silk flowers. Add a final
touch with a handmade bow.
Materials fee: $20.00 per person.
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Register for programs four easy ways: in person, call the program registration system at 399-0664,
Illustrators Workshop
Fridays, September 8 #3144 and September 29 #3145 both programs are at 4:30 p.m.
Learn techniques to create realistic art at our Illustrators Workshop. You will have the opportunity to learn several different mediums including water color, air brush and colored pencils. Take this opportunity to let your creative juices
flow, and sign up today!
Log In To The Internet Café
Friday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m. #3146
The Library is closed but the Internet Café is open. Browse the web, play
games, email or create your own web page. All you gamers, don’t forget, you
can play all the latest GameCube, X-Box and Playstation2 games.
Lunch & A Movie
Saturday, September 9 at 1:00 p.m. #3150
There are lots of good movies out there, so why don’t you come in and join us for Lunch and a Movie? Part of the fun
is getting a chance to vote for your choice of three newly released films. We’ll screen the most popular selection on
our extra-large screen with state-of-the-art surround sound. Lunch, soft drinks and munchies will be served.
Registration is limited.
Hook up to testGEAR
Teens now have a new online tool to improve performance on crucial state exams, like the ELA (English
Language Assessment) and college entrance exams,
including the PSAT, SAT and ACT. The program features
complete curriculum overview, plus the opportunity to
self-test with full length practice tests. The testGEAR program is available in the Library or from home. From our
Homepage, click Online Library services on the left sidebar. Select reference databases, then, select CHOICES
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for High School Students. The testGEAR program is the
newest offering from the CHOICES for High School
Students service. Enter the site with your library barcode.
CHOICES also offers a career exploration program for
middle school students, and a complete college planner
for junior and senior high school students. For more
information, call the Teen Services Information desk at
extension 365.
online at www.communitylibrary.org or contact the Teen Services Desk at 399-1511 ext. 365.
Camera Club
Friday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m. #3140
Learn to take better photos from our librarian/photographer Mr. Casper. Each month there will be a new project
with new skills and camera techniques to go with it. At
each session you will be given a camera then we devel-
op the film. See how creative you can be while photographing friends, family, your pets and nature. Join Mr.
Casper for the next meeting of the Camera Club and get
ready to snap some great shots.
Get Ready for the SAT
Wednesdays, September 27, October 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 6:45 p.m. #3141
Question: What is the best way to prepare for the SAT?
Answer: Practice, practice, practice – and attend the 5 session Math and Verbal review we are offering just in time for
the November 4 SAT. Review sessions will be taught by teacher/specialists and will be 2 hours long. Each week you
will receive instruction in both the Verbal and Math portions of the test. Make a commitment to attend this review
class and you will be on your way to improving your SAT scores. Registration is underway and there is a fee of $35
which includes the SAT review books. The fee is payable by check, money order or credit card, sorry no cash accepted. For further information call the Teen Services Department at Ext. 365.
Are You 16
and Ready To Drive?
Stop by the Teen Services Department and pick up your “Driving Gear Start Kit” filled with
everything you need to prepare for safe driving. You will get a copy of the NYS Driver’s
Manual, the application and instructions to apply for your Learner’s Permit, and tons of other
information about driver safety, including drinking and driving laws, child passenger safety,
insurance requirements and road test tips. We’ve also added a handy ice scraper and CD
holder for your sun visor.
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Adult - Continued from Page 4
Job Fair at the Community Library
Fall Business Basics
Friday, October 6 from 10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. #3108
October 10, 24, and 30 from 7:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. #3243
Registration begins Friday, September 15.
Registration begins on Wednesday, September 20.
Open to the general public.
Come join us for this three-part evening workshop
provided by SCORE which includes information on
creating a business plan; understanding business
structures; networking and marketing for your
business; support staff; and financing sources. A
certificate will be provided to all who complete the
seminar. Please register early as seating for this
program is limited to 30.
Are You
Unemployed?
Underemployed?
A recent high school or college graduate?
Making a career change?
A displaced homemaker?
Returning to the job market?
A Retiree?
Seeking new and better job options?
If you have answered yes to any of the above, you
may wish to visit our Job Fair! You can expect to
meet some of the following employers: Suffolk
County Civil Service, Suffolk County Police
Department, Utopia Home Care, Prudential
Financial, Stony Brook University, AHRC, Luitpold,
Healthfirst, just to name a few. Bring resumes, pen
and paper and do dress appropriately. Don’t forget to present the best possible you! This is a great
opportunity to explore your job options.
Merengue Dance Class
Monday, October 9
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. #3158
Career Counseling is Available
at the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley
Community Library!
Need help with a resume? Want to develop appropriate interviewing strategies? Can’t decide what
you want to do with the rest of your life? Thinking
about college or vocational/technical school?
Interested in conducting a job search via the
Internet? If you have answered yes to any of the
above, you may wish to schedule a free, confidential appointment with our Career Counselor.
Online Classes Available Through the
Community Library
Christmas Tree Shop and
Cracker Barrel Bus Trip
Wednesday, November 29 #3100
Registration for MMSCL cardholders begins on Tuesday,
September 26. Registration for non-district patrons (space
permitting) begins on Wednesday, September 27.
Start your holiday shopping early this year!
Venture with us for a shopping extravaganza at the
Christmas Tree Shop in Orange, CT. Following
your shopping spree, enjoy a scrumptious lunch at
Cracker Barrel in Milford, CT. The price per person
is $49.00 which includes, round trip coach transportation, lunch, all tips and gratuities. Bus trip
tickets are non-refundable. The bus departs the
Community Library at 7:00 a.m.
Registration begins on Tuesday, September 26.
LearnOnline is an innovative approach to education
that offers users the opportunity to take advantage
of independent study. Through this non-traditional
mode of learning, patrons can use any computer
connected to the Internet, select classes at convenient times and learn at their own pace.
There are over 200 different classes available covering a variety of educational areas. Here is a small
sampling: A+ Certification, C++ Programming,
Access, Exploring the Internet, Frontpage 2000,
Grant Writing, Medical Terminology,Quicknowledge,
Notary Public Test Preparation, Powerpoint, Quicken
98, Web Page Design, PhotoShop Pagemaker, and
much, much more.
Get the beat in your feet! Learn the national dance
of the Dominican Republic.
All programs are available to Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community
Library cardholders and require advanced registration, unless otherwise indicated. Please have your library card available when you
register. The Library is glad to provide reasonable accommodations for patrons with special needs. Please call us at least two
weeks prior to the program to make arrangements.
Photographs may be taken at any of the Library's programs for use
in Library publicity. Please inform us if you do not want photos
taken of you or your child(ren).
Board of Trustees
NONPROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Mastic Beach, N.Y.
11951
PERMIT NO. 1
Anthony Saggio, President
Maris Raineri, Vice President
Joseph Maiorana, Clerk
Joseph Simmons, Trustee
William Doyle, Trustee
Director
William Cicola
Telephone
631-399-1511
Hours of Service
Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library
407 William Floyd Parkway
Shirley, New York 11967-3492
Monday-Thursday 9–9
Friday 9–6
Saturday 9–5
Sunday 12–4 (September to June)
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