Harborfields Public Library

Harborfields
PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER
April 2016
1st Place
Winners!
Doo-Wop with The Precisions
Sunday, April 3rd, 2:30 PM
In an encore performance, The Precisions who topped the
national record charts in 1962 with their haunting arrangement of the George and Ira Gershwin composition, Someone
To Watch Over Me, (Golden Crest Records) will entertain us
in what promises to be a standing-room-only performance
featuring some of their original recordings and paying tribute
to the best of rock and roll music spanning three decades. The Precisions will perform with one of New York’s renowned
female artists, Catherine Santaniello, and musician/vocalists
Bob Falco, Rob Falco, Al Frazia, John Garbedian and Harold
Wilson. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Free tickets are available at the Circulation Desk.
Annual Meeting,
Trustee Election
and BUDGET VOTE
Tuesday, April 5th
3 - 9 PM
A huge congratulations goes to the Harborfields Advanced
Battle of the Books Team for placing first in the 11th Annual
Advanced Battle of the Books of Suffolk County!
The amazing team included: Bottom row: Albert Zhang,
Gabrielle Mank, Conor White. Center row: Mrs. Meglio, Kelly
Stone, Emma Johnston, Rachel Bram, Cole Wadler. Top row:
Eric Ferrigno, Nicole Dayton, Jennie Spreckels, Nora Gleeson, Kevin Topolovec.
Hornucopia
Sunday, April 17th,
2:00 PM
This French horn quartet
is comprised of four good
friends, all of whom are
career music educators and
hornists from the Huntington, NY area. They share a
passion for playing wonderful music together. Hornucopia’s
mission is to not only entertain but also educate their audience
while they extol the virtues and beautiful sound of this noble
instrument. Please join band members Tara Adams, Christine
Zacher, Alan Orloff and Tom Gellert for an afternoon of great
music stretching from the 17th century to present day. Tickets
are not required.
Harborfields Public Library 631-757-4200
APRIL MOVIES
Friday, April 15th
1:30 PM
My All American
Rated PG, 120 minutes
Starring Aaron Eckhart,
Finn Wittrock,
Robin Tunney
& Sarah Bolger
Friday, April 29th
1:30 PM
The Revenant
Rated R, 156 minutes
Starring Tom Hardy,
Domhnall Gleeson
& Leonardo Dicaprio
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Trustee Election & Budget Vote - Tuesday, April 5, 2016 3:00 - 9:00 PM
Dear Friends,
This year the New York State Real Property Tax Cap is
the lowest it has been since the legislation went into effect
in 2011. While this severely affects the Library’s budget, it
has always been the goal of the Library Board of Trustees,
administration and staff to keep our beautiful library, the
heart of the community, moving forward.
The Library keeps you connected. We added more wireless access points and increased our bandwidth to make
sure that wherever you are in the Library we can provide
high-speed access to the Internet.
The Children’s Room had a makeover! New carpeting
and furniture has added vibrant colors and additional seating. IPads with educational apps are now available in the
Toddler space as well as the new, dedicated Tween space.
This year we are creating a new room, adjacent to the
existing quiet room, where we will offer technology classes
and training. When not in use for training, it will be an additional quiet space for individual study. We will also be
completely renovating and expanding our Young Adult area.
The new space will include a designated Maker Space,
equipped with a 3D printer, and additional computers with
the latest technology.
We are happy to announce that we will receive a New
York State Library Construction Grant, to help fund these
two projects.
The Library is moving forward and following a path that
leads us to meet the future needs of every individual in our
community.
Carol A. Albano, Library Director
Ryan Athanas, Assistant Library Director
Absentee ballots may be applied for at the Business Office of
the Harborfields Public Library, Monday through Friday, from 10
AM to 5 PM. Such applications must be received by the Library
Director at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is
to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. All absentee ballots
must be received at the Library by 5 PM on the day of the election
in order to be counted. Persons designated by the Suffolk County
Board of Elections as “permanently disabled” pursuant to provisions of the Election Law will automatically receive an absentee
ballot and need not apply.
In addition to the vote on the proposed operating budget,
there will be an election for the position on the Library Board of
Trustees presently held by Joseph Friedlander. This position has
a five‑year term of office, expiring on June 30th, 2021.
The 2016-2017 Harborfields Public Library Proposed
Operating Budget is in compliance with NYS General
Municipal Law § 3-c.
ITEMS
Salaries
Library Equipment
Computers
Furniture
Books
Online Reference Databases
Audio Books, Music CDs and eBooks
DVDs
Microfilm
Periodicals
Non-Book Materials
Contingency
Other Library Materials
Computer Software and Licensing
Office and Library Supplies
Telecommunications
Postage and Freight
Public Relations
Programs
Conference and Travel
SCLS Member Library Support
Professional Fees: Legal
Professional Fees: Accounting
Membership Dues
Equipment Service
Copiers
Partnership of Automated Libraries
Fuel and Utilities
Custodial Supplies
Building Maintenance
Insurance
Building Improvements
Building Services
Election Expenses
Payroll Fees
Retirement
Social Security
Workers Compensation
Unemployment
Disability
Health Insurance
NY-MCTMT (MTA Payroll Tax)
Transfer for Debt Service
BUDGET GRAND TOTAL:
Copiers:
Interest:
NY State Incentive Aid:
Rental Fees:
Miscellaneous:
TOTAL INCOME:
BUDGET TOTALS
Amount Raised by Taxes:
Increase Amount Raised By Taxes:
% Budget Increase:
% Tax Increase:
2015-2016 2016-2017
FINAL
PROPOSED
$2,102,139 $2,127,814
$15,000
$16,000
$20,000
$30,500
$30,000
$45,000
$201,650
$201,650
$55,000
$55,000
$13,650
$14,300
$46,800
$48,800
$175
$0
$19,500
$19,500
$1,000
$1,000
$10,000
$10,000
$1,000
$1,000
$6,500
$6,750
$30,000
$30,000
$21,000
$19,000
$10,000
$10,000
$39,500
$39,500
$75,000
$75,000
$12,000
$12,000
$45,000
$43,000
$6,500
$6,500
$22,000
$17,000
$3,000
$3,000
$13,000
$13,000
$20,000
$20,000
$23,000
$24,000
$180,000
$175,000
$14,000
$14,000
$19,500
$22,500
$61,250
$61,250
$150,000
$150,000
$50,600
$51,600
$8,000
$8,000
$3,800
$3,900
$380,000
$297,000
$180,000
$180,000
$30,000
$30,000
$4,000
$4,000
$8,750
$8,750
$440,000
$490,000
$8,000
$0
$460,000
$455,000
$4,840,314 $4,840,314
FINAL
PROPOSED
$7,000
$7,000
$10,000
$10,000
$5,000
$5,500
$2,400
$3,000
$35,000
$33,900
$59,400
$59,400
FINAL
PROPOSED
$4,780,914 $4,780,914
$67,289
$0
0.14%
0.00%
1.43%
0.00%
Adult Programs
Please call the Reference Desk or register online for adult programs unless
otherwise noted. In-person registration is required for all programs with a fee.
Library Board of Trustees Candidate:
David Clemens
In 1973, David Clemens and his
wife Joan made Centerport their
home. Since then they have been
active members of the community, and
their children James and Janet are
both graduates of Harborfields High
School.
For many years David served as
Cubmaster of Pack 225 and Scoutmaster of Troop 32 in Greenlawn. He
currently serves as a Trustee of the
Centerport United Methodist Church
and is the Historian of the Centerport Yacht Club.
David is a retired professional librarian and has also
served as a Trustee for the Huntington Historical Society
and the Greenlawn Centerport Historical Association. He is
currently a Trustee of the Suffolk County Historical Society
and Chairman of its Library Committee. He is looking for
your support in becoming a member of the Harborfields
Public Library Board of Trustees.
Global Viewpoints Forum
The Big Bang, Black Holes, Dark Energy and Gravitational
Waves – What Are We Learning About Our Universe?
Tuesday, April 12th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Join facilitator John Busch and share your thoughts on
current events. Please register.
iPad/iPhone Classes
Mondays, April 11th, 18th & 25th, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
OR
Fridays, April 22nd, 29th & May 6th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this three-part series, Reference Librarian Brian Adams
will help you learn all about your iPad/iPhone. Sign up for the
Tuesday or Friday sessions. Registration is required and begins
Tuesday, March 1st at 9:00 AM. Remember to bring your fully
charged iPad or iPhone and your Apple ID and password to
class with you. Detailed class descriptions are available at the
Reference Desk.
Part 1: Getting to Know Your iPad/iPhone
Part 2: Learn about iPad/iPhone Settings
Part 3: Learn about iPad/iPhone Apps
English Conversation Group
Mondays, April 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Hola! Hello! Allo!
Practice and improve your English in a casual and fun environment. This program is open to all. Please call the Reference Desk or register online.
What Does It Mean to Be Organic
Wednesday, April 13th, 7:00 PM
Part of the process of organic gardening involves asking questions and thinking through the complicated relations that develop
between garden and gardener. In this presentation, Dylan Licopli
will outline some of the issues at stake in committing to organic
gardening and developing ecological awareness. Please register.
Plan Your Spring Vegetable Garden
Monday, April 4th, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Join others for an informal discussion of timely organic
gardening practices. You can share seeds and planting tips,
and have your soil tested for pH. Make this year’s vegetable
garden even better with the support of other experienced home
and community gardeners. Registration is not required.
Mediumship - What’s It All About?
Monday, April 25th, 7:00 PM
Please join Winter Brook, psychic medium from Northport, as
she explains the various ways mediums connect with those who
have passed over into the World of Spirit. She will discuss how
our loved ones try to reach out to us during everyday life and how
we can recognize signs without using mediumistic abilities. For
those interested in expanding their own abilities she will provide
some tips and techniques you can use to connect on your own.
During the program she will give a demonstration of mediumship
by bringing through loved ones from the other side to some of the
attendees using the various methods discussed. Please register.
Using the Internet
As A Home Design Tool
Tuesday, April 26th, 7:00 PM
Discover the tips, tricks, and techniques that professional designers use when planning a new project. Interior Designer, Mary
Nolte will show you how to successfully research and organize
your design ideas for every room in your home. Mary also will
share design ideas that can help you to create the home you
dream of. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops or
tablets to the class (not mandatory). Please register.
7 Reasons Why Wills Are
Obsolete for Seniors
Wednesday, April 27th, 7:00 PM
Suzanne Manaseri of Ettinger Law Firm will discuss the seven
reasons why a will is not enough to protect you, your finances,
or your family. She will explain how a trust can protect you from
probate court proceedings, public scrutiny, and help to protect
your home and life savings. A trust can also keep your assets
safe for future generations. Please register.
www.harborfieldslibrary.org 631-757-4200
info@harborfieldslibrary.org
Adult Programs
Please call the Reference Desk or register online for adult programs unless
otherwise noted. In-person registration is required for all programs with a fee.
Starting A Small Business Series
Wednesdays, March 30th, April 6th & 13th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
If you have or are thinking of starting your own business, this
three-part series presented by SCORE will give you the tools
you need to succeed. SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and
achieve their goals through education and mentorship. Please
register for each workshop you wish to attend.
March 30th - Starting and Growing Your Own Business
April 6th - Writing A Business Plan
April 13th - Marketing Your Own Business
Medicare Services Counselor
Wednesdays, April 6th & 20th, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Larry Elmen, HIICAP Counselor for Suffolk County RSVP
is available to discuss Medicare Services, Medicaid Options,
Prescription Drug Programs, and Long Term Care/New York State
Partnership Program Insurance. Registration is not required.
Private sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis
in the Literacy Booth.
Free Health Screening
St. Francis Mobile Unit at the Library
Tuesday, April 19th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Anyone above the age of 18 is invited to come for a free
health screening provided by registered nurses from St. Francis
Hospital. The screenings will include a brief cardiac history, blood
pressure, and a simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes.
Patient education and referrals also will be available. Screenings will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The bus will be
parked in the circular driveway on Broadway. If you need additional information, contact the St. Francis Outreach Department
at 516-629-2013.
Dance Therapeutics
Mondays, April 11th - June 20th, (No class 5/30)
11:15 AM –12:15 PM
Barbara Schwenker, a certified fitness/dance instructor who
understands the limitations of common medical conditions such
as arthritis or hip, knee and back pain, will teach the class. Participants are encouraged to move and workout at their own pace.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and remember to bring a
water bottle to the class. Harborfields Library cardholders will
have priority registration. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for
this ten-week session. Non-residents may register beginning
April 6th if space remains. In-person registration with payment
is accepted at the Reference Desk.
Adult Coloring
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Meets in the Kitchen Meeting Room
Registration is not required. Please do not bring
any liquid or watercolor paints and supplies with you.
15th Annual Long Island
Reads Book Discussion
“From Cover to Cover”
Long
Island
Reads
One Island - One Book
Wednesday, April 20th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Donna Diamond will lead the discussion of this year’s
Long Island Reads selection, Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult.
Long Island Reads is a joint project of the Nassau Library
System and the public libraries of Suffolk County that brings
Long Islanders together to read the same book, participate in
discussions and enjoy related events during National Library
Week. For more information visit: www.longislandreads.org.
Copies of this book are available at the Circulation Desk.
Just the Facts
Nonf iction Book Discussion with Brad Silverman:
The Family: Three Journeys into the Heart of the
Twentieth Century by David Laskin
Thursday, April 28th, 7:00 PM
David Laskin’s The Family is a vivid, utterly compelling
exploration of the forces that have shaped modern history. We
often see these forces– capitalism, fascism, mass migration,
assimilation–only from a distance, as vast, impersonal abstractions. But in Laskin’s book, we see them in the intimate details
of actual life, deftly followed through a tangle of triumph and
often unbearable suffering. Copies of the book are available at
the Circulation Desk.
Winter Reading Club for Adults
The Feathered Friends of Winter reading club concluded on
Monday, February 29th. Over 300 books were enjoyed by 80
participants. Three lucky winners won fun raffles. We hope you
can join us for the Summer Reading Club which begins in June.
Free AARP Tax Preparation
Fridays, Through April 15th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
In the Kitchen Meeting Room by appointment only.
(Please note, the Library opens at 10 AM on Fridays.) AARP Smart Driver Course
Wednesday & Thursday, April 27th & 28th,
9:30 AM –12:30 PM
You must bring a check payable to AARP to the Reference
Desk to register. The fee is $20 for AARP members and $25
for non-members. Please bring your license and AARP membership card with you to the class. Non-residents may register
beginning April 11th if space remains.
Empire Safety Defensive Driving
Monday & Tuesday, April 18th & 19th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
There is a $28 fee, payable by check only to Empire Safety
Council for this six-hour class. In-person registration at the
Reference Desk is required.
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info@harborfieldslibrary.org
Young Adults
Teens must be Harborfields residents in grades 6 - 12 to register for these
programs, unless otherwise noted. Please call YA Central or register online.
** Registration by phone or online begins on the 1st of the month for YA programs unless otherwise noted **
Manga Mondays!
TEENS CONNECT
Mondays, April 4th, 11th and 18th, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Do you enjoy reading manga, comics and graphic novels?
Come join a book club dedicated to exploring new series as
well as discussing your personal favorites that meets every
Monday. Take advantage of the library’s growing collection and discover something new this year! Please register,
although drop-ins are welcome.
How to Pay “Wholesale” for College
Thursday, April 14th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
College-bound students and their parents are welcome to
attend this 90-minute workshop presented by Andrew Lockwood, college finance consultant and author. Learn about the
little known college finance “loopholes” that every family can
employ to easily and comfortably send their children to the top
colleges. Please register.
Online and telephone registration for the volunteer
programs begins on Friday, April 1st at 10:00 AM.
Green Teens!
Open to Students in grades 7 – 12
Sunday, April 3rd, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Teens in grades 7 through 12 will meet with an adult
volunteer from the Friends of the Library to do a little spring
clean-up around Greenlawn. Teens will meet promptly at
1:00 behind the library in Pickle Park. Space is limited to 10
teens and permission slips are required. Earn two hours of
community service. Please register.
Earth Day Volunteers
Open to Students in grades 7 – 12
Saturday, April 30th, 12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM
Navigation of the FAFSA Online
Application Made Easy
Teen volunteers are needed to help spruce up the town
of Greenlawn along with the Greenlawn Civic Association.
Registration and signed permission slips are required. Earn
three hours of community service.
College-bound students and their parents will meet with
a representative of the Huntington Youth Bureau’s Project
Excel team who will demonstrate how to navigate the online
FAFSA application. Please register.
The Party is in the Bag!
Thursday, April 7th, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Super Smash Brothers Tournament! Friday, April 15th from 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Join your friends for a night of fun playing in a Super
Smash Brothers Tournament on the wiiU. There will be
snacks and prizes. Please register.
Students will help brighten a child’s birthday by creating
and assembling a party in a bag, complete with party hats,
goody bags and all the necessary items to help a less fortunate child have the best birthday! The bags will be donated
to the Helping Hands Rescue Mission. Earn one hour of
community service. Space is limited. Please register
Teen Tech Squad
2-Week CPR/AED Certification
Open to students in grades 8 – 12
Saturday, April 16th, 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Tuesdays, April 5th & 12th, 6:45 - 8:45 PM
Teens ages 14 and up can obtain their CPR/AED certification from the American Heart Association. Upon completion
of this two-week course, teens will receive a certification
card from New York State which is good for two years. The
fee for this program is $25.00 payable by cash or check to
Harborfields Public Library. In-person registration is required
at the Young Adult Desk.
Volunteers will assist adults with various technology-related questions about smartphones, PCs, iPads, iPods and
social networking. Earn two hours of community service.
Please register.
Chess Mates
Open to students in grades 7 – 12
Saturday, April 23rd, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Partner up with a 2nd to 5th-grader and teach them
the game of chess. Earn one hour of community service.
Space is limited. Please register.
Is Here!
Saturday, April 16th,
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This event, held at St. Joseph’s College, celebrates reading
by connecting teens and authors. Meet authors such as Max
Brallier, George O’Connor, Sara Beth Durst, Kara Thomas,
Chris Grabenstein, Adam Silvera, and more! Please call the
Young Adult Desk for more information about how you can
register and be a teen volunteer for this fabulous event!
www.harborfieldslibrary.org For students in grades 7 through 12
Thursday, April 21st , 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Teen Writers’ Workshop
Friday, April 8th, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Writing is all about telling a story and sharing with others.
Join your friends and pick up some creative tips on writing
and expression. Please register.
631-757-4200
info@harborfieldslibrary.org
Babies & Toddlers
Children must be Harborfields residents to register and attend these programs.
Please call Youth Services or register online for programs with an asterisk (*) on the designated date.
Mother Goose
Imagination Stations*
Children ages birth to 30-months-old and a caregiver
Sunday, April 17th, 2:00 – 2:30 PM
Children ages 18- to 40-months-old and a caregiver
Friday, April 15th, 2:30 - 3:15 PM
Registration is not required. Siblings are welcome.
Forty-five minutes of creative play using a variety of toys
including blocks, puzzles, musical instruments, a miniature
activity carpet, play kitchen, and dress up. The program
will conclude with a circle time of songs and a story. Online
registration begins Tuesday, April 5th. No siblings please.
Patty-Cake! Patty-Cake!
Children ages birth to 17-months-old and a caregiver
Mondays, April 25th, May 2nd, 9th & 16th,
10:00 – 10:30 AM OR 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Come to the Library for a half-hour of board books, nursery
rhymes, songs and more. Registration begins on Monday, April
18th. No siblings please!
Bouncing Babies*
Learn the language of literacy through songs, stories, and
play in a fun, relaxed environment while interacting with other
parents in the community. Online registration begins Friday,
April 1st. No siblings please.
Puzzle Time
Children ages 12- to 48-months-old and a caregiver
Friday, April 1st, 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Enjoy listening to a variety of stories and playing with
puzzles of all shapes and sizes. Each child will create their
very own puzzle to take home. Registration is not required.
Siblings are welcome.
1, 2, Buckle My Shoe
Children 18- to 35-months-old and a caregiver
Tuesdays, April 26th, May 3rd, 10th, & 17th,
9:30 – 10:00 AM OR 10:30 – 11:00 AM
Music and More: Live!*
Children ages 3- to 5-years-old
Wednesdays, April 13th & 20th, 10:30 – 11:00 AM
A half-hour of interactive fun, lively songs, movement, and
musical stories about dinosaurs and animals that live in the
zoo. Online registration begins Thursday, April 7th.
Itsy Bitsy Spider Craft*
Children ages 3- to 5-years-old and a caregiver
Wednesday, April 6th, 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Listen to classic Mother Goose rhymes and stories and
create a craft to go along with an old time favorite. Online
registration begins Friday, April 1st. No siblings please.
Story Art*
A half-hour of stories, finger plays, movement and more.
Registration begins on Monday, April 18th. No siblings please.
Children ages 28-months to 5-years-old and a caregiver
Thursday, April 7th, 2:00 – 2:45 PM
Registration is not required. Siblings are welcome.
Children ages 3- to 5-years-old
Friday, April 29th, 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Join certified instructor Theresa Banks for a fun and interactive yoga class and become part of the story by moving,
stretching, and holding yoga poses with each turn of the page.
Online registration begins Tuesday, April 19th.
Children ages birth to 14-months-old (pre-walkers)
and a caregiver
Thursday, April 7th, 11:00 – 11:30 AM
LEGOs for Little Ones
Reading Comes Alive With Yoga™*
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Children ages 3- to 5-years-old and a caregiver
Monday, April 11th, 2:00 – 2:45 PM
Learn about Eric Carle and explore the wonders of combining art and literature using collage, color, and placement of
shapes. Each child will create their own masterpiece inspired
by this book. Online registration begins Tuesday, April 5th. No
siblings please.
Toddler Movies
Nursery School Artwork
March 20th – April 2nd
HUNTINGTON JEWISH CENTER
In the Children’s Meeting Room
Sunday, April 10th, 2:00 PM
LION GUARD: RETURN OF THE ROAR (44 MINUTES)
April 3rd – April 16th
NORTHPORT NURSERY SCHOOL
April 17th – April 30th
HUNTINGTON YMCA CHILD CARE CENTER
AND PRESCHOOL
Harborfields Public Library Saturday, April 30th, 11:00 AM
PEPPA PIG: THE GOLDEN BOOTS (60 MINUTES)
An adult must accompany the children at all times.
Please, no eating or drinking during the movie.
Registration is not required.
631-757-4200
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
Children’s Programs for Grades K - 5
Children must be Harborfields residents to register and attend these programs.
Please call Youth Services or register online for programs with an asterisk (*) on the designated date.
Rock and Reggae for Little Ones*
The Great Junk Art Challenge!
It’s time to shake your fingers and toes and rattle those
instruments to some of your favorite kid’s songs with Ms. Diane. Online registration begins Wednesday, April 13th.
Put your family’s creativity to the test and help the environment
in time for Earth Day! Bring clean recyclables (cans, bottle, boxes, old CD’s etc.) to use and
share. We will provide the
rest for you to create cool
sculptures with a mystery
theme. Registration begins
Thursday, April 14th.
Children ages 3- to 6-years-old
Saturday, April 23rd, 11:00 – 11:45 AM
Families with children in grades K – 5
Friday, April 22nd, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Chess Mates*
Children in grades 2 - 5
Saturday, April 23rd, 2:30 - 3:00 PM OR 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Challenge yourself with an exciting game of chess. Participants should have some knowledge of the game but will get
basic tips and strategies as they play one-on-one with an experienced high school student. Each session will be 30 minutes.
Online registration begins Friday, April 1st.
Fanciful Flowers*
Kindergarten Craft
Thursday, April 21st, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
The flowers are finally starting to bloom! Join us as we read
stories and create a fun flower craft to celebrate the return of
warm weather and beautiful blossoms. Online registration
begins Tuesday, April 12th.
Celebrate Arbor Day*
Children in grades 1 – 3
Monday, April 25th, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Celebrate one of our favorite, funny poets–Shel Silverstein!
In honor of National Poetry Month, we will stretch our imaginations, bend our brains, and enjoy a variety of games. Online
registration begins Thursday, April 14th.
Yoga for a Healthier You!*
Saturdays, April 9th & 16th
Children in grades K - 2, 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Children in grades 3 – 5, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stretch and strengthen your body with certified yoga
instructor, Theresa Banks. Learn how to relax while getting
energized in preparation for the warmer weather. Online
registration begins Monday, April 4th.
Children in grades K – 2
Tuesday, April 12th, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Celebrate the importance of trees in our lives. As we explore the outdoors we will learn all about trees and discover
what mammals, birds, and insects live in and around a tree.
Each child will be given a sapling to plant in their own yard.
Online registration begins Wednesday, April 6th.
Springtime Bouquet*
with The Centerport Garden Club
Children in grades 2 - 5
Thursday, April 14th, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
It’s a Pajama Party!*
Children in grades K – 2
Wednesday, April 27th, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Centerport Garden Club members will help you create
two vibrant floral bouquets. One will be donated to a homebound community member and one you will take home to
enjoy. Online registration begins Thursday, April 7th.
Come in your pajamas and get cozy with some classic
Disney short films! Movie munchies will be provided. Online
registration begins Tuesday, April 19th. No siblings, please.
Artists Come Alive*
Children in grades K – 2, Friday, April 15th, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Children in grades 3 – 5, Friday, April 29th, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Children will learn about the life and masterpieces of various artists with instructor Diane Young. Each child will create
their own masterpiece to take home. Online registration begins
Wednesday, April 6th.
Harborfields Public Library It’s a “Shel”ebration!*
Tail Waggin’ Tales*
Children in grades K – 5 and a caregiver
Fridays, April 8th OR April 22nd, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Register on either date for a fifteen-minute session of
one-on-one reading with Cutch, a certified therapy dog from
Therapy Dogs International, Inc. Online registration begins
Monday, April 4th. Siblings are welcome.
631-757-4200
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
Harborfields
Non-Profit Org.
U. S. Postage
PAID
Greenlawn, NY
Permit No. 29
PUBLIC LIBRARY
31 Broadway
Greenlawn, NY 11740
The Library Board of Trustees Meeting is Thursday, April 28th at 7:00 PM
Young Artists Fine Arts Exhibition
March 28th - April 27th
In the Gallery April 30th - May 28th
“A Different Point of View”
by Photographer Richard Levy
Artist’s Reception: Sunday, May 1st,
2:00 - 4: 00 PM
Join us for a reception
honoring the participants on
Wednesday, April 20th, 7:00 PM
This exhibition showcases the talented student
artists and photographers from Harborfields
High School. Parents, teachers, students and
members of the community are invited to stop
by the Gallery throughout the month. Poster
design by High School Senior, Jack Levenberg.
Spring Cleaning
Shredding Day
Saturday, April 30th, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Bring up to three bags or boxes of paper per
household to be shredded. Drive your car up
to the shredding truck that will be parked in the
circular driveway, then watch on a closed-circuit
monitor as your papers are shredded.
Shed Your Meds
Saturday, April 16th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Suffolk County Police –2nd Precinct will
collect unused or expired prescription and overthe-counter medications in the Library lobby.
Liquids and syringes will not be accepted. No
questions asked and no personal information
is required. Proper disposal of these items is
essential for risk reduction and environmental
protection. This event is co-sponsored by the
Greenlawn Civic Association.
Richard Levy L.C. S. W.,
a Gestalt Psychotherapist
for over forty years, has
been trained to pay attention to the little things
that often go unnoticed
body language, facial expression, voice intonation,
blushing, tightening of the
eyes and mouth and more.
As a long-time photographer he brings this heightened awareness to
his subject matter...the unusual and unrecognized aspects of everyday life. By focusing on
a “different point of view,” he is able to capture
pictures that often don’t fit the norm.
Friends of the Library
8th Annual Flea Market
(Rain or Shine)
Saturday, May 14th, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Applications are now available on our
webpage and at the Reference Desk.
This event is open to vendors who want to
sell household items, bric-a-brac and collectibles, new merchandise, handcrafted items, or
rent a space to promote your business. The
non-refundable fee for a 10’ x 10’ space in the
circular driveway is $30. Tables for the space
are available for an additional $5 each. Pick up
an application in the Library or online and return it with payment to the Program & Publicity
Office. Make checks payable to the “Friends of
the Library.” Spaces and tables are assigned
on a first-come, first-served basis. All vendors
must make their own provisions for shade or
rain. Canopies and/or tents 10’x10’ or smaller
will be permitted.
The next Friends of the Library
meeting is on Monday, April 4th at 7:30 PM
Phone: (631) 757-4200
Fax: (631) 757-7216
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
E-mail:
info@harborfieldslibrary.org
Library Hours
Mon. - Thur. 9 AM - 9 PM
Friday 10 AM - 9 PM
Saturday
9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday (Sept. - June) 1 PM - 5 PM
Board of Trustees
Ellen Rieger, President
Jenny Wyckoff Shore, Vice President
Joyce Hilgeman, Ph.D.,
Finance Officer
Joseph Friedlander, Secretary
William Baker, Trustee
Cristina Spinelli, Treasurer
Director: Carol Albano
Assistant Director: Ryan Athanas
Newsletter: Susan Hope
Important Notice!
The Harborfields Public
Library encourages all
residents to participate in its
programs and activities. If you
require any special accommodation because of a disability,
please contact the Reference
Desk in advance at 757-4200.
The following equipment is
available at the Library for
anyone with a visual disability:
CCTV, ZoomText Magnifying
software on a computer workstation, hand-held magnifiers
and assistive listening devices
for programs. Also, if you are
unable to get to the Library
because of a disability, we will be
happy to deliver library materials to your home. Please call to
make arrangements.
Staff may take photographs at Library programs for use in Library
publicity. Please inform
us if you do not want photos taken of you or your child.
Children’s Programs for Grades K - 5
Children must be Harborfields residents to register and attend these programs.
Please call Youth Services or register online for programs with an asterisk (*) on the designated date.
Tween Corner
The Magic Conductor’s Reading
Adventure: The Caboose Mystery
Storytelling Walk*
Families with children ages
3-years-old through those
in grade 5
Saturday, April 16th,
2:00 – 2:45 PM
Tweens in grades 4 & 5
Wednesday, April 20th,
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Join us as we take a casual
stroll around the outside of
the Library. Design your own personal journal and record
what you see as you walk. Create an illustrated work of art
or written story of your observations. Online registration
begins on Tuesday, April 12th.
In this high-energy interactive
family magic show, children will
help search for clues to solve a
mystery with Steve the Magic Conductor. Free tickets will be available
at the Children’s Desk beginning
Monday, April 4th.
Swirly Spring Flowers*
Tweens in grades 4 & 5
Thursday, April 28th, 7:00 – 7:45 PM
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Create a bouquet of beautiful swirly flowers using only
paper and your own creativity! Online registration begins
Thursday, April 21st.
Pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room
upon registration, when applicable.
Chapter One*
Children in 1st grade
Thursday, April 21st, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Mother’s Day *
Bouquet
In this introductory book discussion
children will share in the reading of Cork
& Fuzz: Wait a Minute by Dori Chaconas.
Books will be available on the day of the
program. Online registration begins Monday, April 11th.
Children in grades 2 – 5
Wednesday, May 4th,
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Create a beautiful floral bouquet
for mom or grandma with help from
the members of the Centerport
Garden Club. Online registration
begins Monday, April 25th.
The Page Turners*
Children in 2nd grade
Tuesday, April 26th & Tuesday, May 24th,
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Judy Moody and Stink: The Big Bad Blackout by Megan
McDonald. We will read the first half of the book in April and
the second half in May. Online registration begins Tuesday,
April 12th. Since this is a two-part program we ask that you
register only if you can attend both sessions.
3rd Grade Kids Read*
Wednesday, May 11th, 6:30 - 7:45 PM
There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom by Louis Sachar.
Online registration begins Monday, April 11th.
Read and Rap*
Tweens in grades 4 - 6 and a caregiver
Friday, May 20th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham. Online
registration begins on Wednesday, April 20th. Caregivers
who attend the discussion are asked to read the book.
Harborfields Public Library April 2016
Featured Bookmark
by
KERRI GADAMOWITZ
Grade 4
Family Movies
In the Children’s Meeting Room.
Saturday, April 2nd, 2:30 PM
DOGGY DAYCARE
(Rated G, 61 minutes)
Sunday, April 24th, 2:00 PM
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS:
THE ROAD CHIP
(Rated PG, 90 minutes)
No food or drink during the movie
or in the Library please. Children
under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration
is not required.
631-757-4200
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
10 AM-ESL Conversation
10 & 11 AM-Patty Cake! Patty Cake!
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
Spring 2016
2 PM-Learn About Your iPad/iPhone
Apps
3 PM-It's a "Shel"ebration!*
7 PM-Mediumship: What’s It All
About?
25 24 2 PM-Family
Movie: "Alvin and
the Chipmunks:
The Road Chip"
10 AM-ESL Conversation
10 & 11 AM-Patty Cake!
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics 2
PM-Learn About Your iPhone/iPad
Settings
3:30 PM-Manga Mondays
4 PM- Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Just for K's*
6 PM-Empire Safety Council
Defensive Driving
6:45 PM-6 week SAT Prep Course
18 17 2 PM-Hornucopia
2 PM-Mother
Goose
10 AM-ESL Conversation
10 & 11 AM-Patty Cake! Patty Cake!
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
Spring Session Begins
2 PM-Getting to Know your iPhone/
iPad
2 PM-Story Art: "The Very Hungry
Caterpillar”*
3:30 PM-Manga Mondays
4 PM- Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Just for K's*
6:45 PM-6 Week SAT Prep Course
11 10 2 PM-Toddler
Movie: "The Lion
Guard: Return of
the Roar"
10 AM-ESL Conversation
10 & 11 AM-Patty Cake!
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
(Make-up class from 2/8/16)
3:30 PM-Manga Mondays
4 PM- Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Just for K's*
5:30 PM-Plan Your Spring
Vegetable Garden
6:45 PM-6 Week SAT Prep Course
7:30 PM-Friends of the Library
Meeting
4 All Day-"Spring
in My Step" Hunt
Ends!
1 PM-Teens
Connect: Green
Teens
2:30 PM-Doo Wop
with the Precisions
3 9:30 & 10:30 AM-1,2, Buckle
My Shoe
1 PM-Adult Coloring
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's
& 4's*
6:30 PM-The Page Turners*
7 PM-Using the Internet As A
Home Design Tool
26 9 AM-Presidential Primary
Election
9:30 & 10:30 AM-1,2, Buckle
My Shoe
10 AM-St. Francis Mobile Unit
Free Health Screening
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's
& 4's*
6 PM-Empire Safety Council
Defensive Driving
19 9:30 & 10:30 AM-1,2, Buckle
My Shoe
1 PM-Adult Coloring
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's
& 4's*
4:30 PM-Celebrate Arbor Day*
6:45 PM-2 -week CPR/AED
Certification class for Teens
7 PM-Global Viewpoints
Forum
12 9:30 & 10:30 AM-1,2, Buckle
My Shoe
1 PM-Adult Coloring
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's
& 4's*
3 PM-Library Budget Vote
and Trustee Election
6:45 PM-2 -week CPR/AED
Certification class for Teens
5 April 2016
9:30 AM-AARP Smart Driver
Course
2 PM-Taproot Workshop
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's & 4's*
4:30 PM-It's a Pajama Party!*
7 PM-7 Reasons Why Wills Are
Obsolete for Seniors
27 10:30 AM-Music and More: Live!*
11:30 AM-From Cover to Cover
Morning Book Discussion
1 PM-Medicare Services Counselor
2 PM-Taproot Workshop
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's & 4's*
4:30 PM-Storytelling Walk*
7 PM-HHS Young Artists Show
Awards Reception
20 10:30 AM-Music and More: Live!*
2 PM-Taproot Workshop
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's & 4's*
6:30 PM-3rd Grade Kids Read*
7 PM-Starting a Small Business
Series: Marketing Your Own
Business
7 PM-What Does It Mean To Be
Organic?
13 10 AM-Watercolor for Beginners
10:30 AM-Itsy Bitsy Spider Craft*
1 PM-Medicare Services Counselor
2 PM-Taproot Workshop
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's & 4's*
7 PM-Starting a Small Business
Series: Writing a Business Plan
6 9:30 AM-AARP Smart Driver Course
10 AM-Arthritis Exercise Spring
2016
10 AM-Story Time for 3's & 4's*
4 PM- Study Buddies
7 PM-Just the Facts
7 PM-Library Board of Trustees
Meeting
7 PM-Swirly Spring Flowers*
28 10 AM-Arthritis Exercise Spring
2016
10 AM-Story Time for 3's & 4's*
4 PM- Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Fanciful Flowers
Kindergarten Craft*
6:30 PM-Chapter One*
7 PM-Teens Connect: The Party is
in the Bag!
21 10 AM-Arthritis Exercise Spring
2016
10 AM-Story Time for 3's & 4's*
4 PM- Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Springtime Bouquet*
7 PM-How to Pay "Wholesale" for
College
14 10 AM-Arthritis CANCELLED
10 AM-Story Time for 3's & 4's*
11 AM-Bouncing Babies*
2 PM-LEGOs for Little Ones
4 PM- Study Buddies
7 PM-Navigation of FAFSA Online
Application Made Easy
7 10 AM-Learn About Your iPad/
iPhone Settings
10:30 AM-Reading Comes
Alive with Yoga™*
1 PM-Game Room Open
1:30 PM-Afternoon Movie:
"The Revenant"
4:30 PM-Artists Come Alive*
29 10 AM-Getting to Know Your
iPhone/iPad
10:30 AM-Mommy, Daddy,
& Me*
1 PM-Game Room Open
2 PM-The Great Junk Art
Challenge!
4:30 PM-Tail Waggin' Tales
22 10 AM-AARP Tax Preperation
10:30 AM-Mommy, Daddy,
& Me*
1 PM-Game Room Open
1:30 PM-Afternoon Movie: My
All American
2:30 PM-Imagination
Stations*
4:30 PM-Artists Come Alive*
7:00 PM-Super Smash
Brothers Tournament
15 10 AM-Free AARP Tax
Preparation
10:30 AM-Mommy, Daddy,
& Me*
1 PM-Game Room Open
4:30 PM-Tail Waggin' Tales
4:30 PM-Teen Writers'
Workshop
7 PM-Read & Rap*
8 10 AM-Free AARP Tax
Preparation
10 AM-Learn About Your
iPhone/iPad Apps
10:30 AM-Puzzle Time
1 PM-Game Room Open
1 9:30 AM-Pilates Mat for
Beginners
11 AM-Toddler Movie:
"Peppa Pig: The Golden
Boots"
12 PM-Teens Connect:
Earth Day Volunteer
1:30 PM-Spring Clean Up
Shredding Day
30 9:30 AM-Pilates Mat for
Beginners
11 AM-Rock and Reggae for
Little Ones*
2:30 PM-Chess Mates*
2:30 PM-Teens Connect:
Chess Mates
3 PM-Chess Mates*
23 9:30 AM-Pilates Mat for
Beginners
9:30 AM-Teen Tech Squad
10 AM-Shed Your Meds
10 & 11 AM-Yoga for a
Healthier You!*
2 PM-The Magic
Conductor's Reading
Adventure: The Caboose
Mystery
10 AM- Authors Unlimited
@ St. Joseph’s College
16 10 & 11 AM-Yoga for a
Healthier You!*
9 9:30 AM-Pilates Mat for
Beginners
2:30 PM-Family Movie:
"Doggy Daycare"
2