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NEWSLETTER OF THE HAMPTON LIBRARY AUTUMN 2016
A Message from the
Board of Trustees
The renovation to the HVAC system
is complete. The Hampton Library is
now cooled and heated by a cooling
tower and auxiliary boiler housed in a
new structure to the north of the main
building. As part of the project,
new thermostats and sensors have
been added in locations that will make
the system function more efficiently.
These improvements have successfully
met the cooling challenges occasioned
by record high temperatures, especially
those of late July and in August. They
have generated considerable savings
in energy costs, and will do so on an
ongoing basis.
Through careful consideration and
reductions in staffing costs our 2017
budget will increase by only $30,983.
This amount represents an increase of
only 1.86% of taxes levied which falls
below the recently recalculated tax cap.
Our patrons continue using the Library
and taking advantage of its extended
hours and expanded programming
in a safe, clean, comforting and
comfortable space for both young and
old in a renovated space.
Your input is vital to us, and we
encourage you to make suggestions
to our Director Kelly A. Harris or any of
her staff.
On a most welcome note: by the end
of 2017 we will have satisfied our
mortgage which will be reflected in
your 2018 tax bill.
Annual Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 29
at 10:00 am
Fun for the whole family.
Dress up in your best
Halloween costume and meet
at the library for a story
before we set out on the town
to scare up some treats.
Halloween Parade 2015
From The Director’s Desk:
Another busy summer season is coming to a close and what a summer it was. Our
Summer Reading Club saw record numbers with over 200 participants. Those who
completed the summer reading challenge were treated to an ice cream party with Mister
Softee. Our circulating beach chairs have made trips to our local beaches and have
inspired us to circulate more nontraditional library items. Our new collection we hope
to debut this fall will include circulating bakeware -- but we need the community’s help.
If you have gently-used novelty baking pans and cookie cutters taking up space in your
kitchen please consider donating them to us. Check out page 5 for more information
about donating your items to the Library.
Please make sure to review the proposed 2017 budget for our Annual Budget Vote and
Trustee Election on Saturday, September 24. Absentee Ballots will be available for those
wishing to vote who may be unable to do so on the vote date. Our Annual Budget
Hearing will be on Wednesday, September 21 at 3:30 pm followed by the regular monthly
Board of Trustees meeting. Should you have any questions regarding the proposed
budget please feel free to stop by my office or give me a call 631-537-0015.
Please mark your calendar for our
Annual Budget Vote & Trustee Election
Saturday, September 24, 2016
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
In This Issue:
Proposed 2017 Budget: page 2
Teen Programs: page 6
Kids & Family Fun: pages 8-10
News from the Friends: page 12
See you at the Library,
Programs for Adults: pages 3-5
BridgeKids (Tweens): page 7
Historically Speaking: page 11
Proposed 2017 Budget
Proposed Budget Operating Expenses:
Library Materials
Library Operations & Programs
Building & Grounds Operations
Library Payroll and Benefits Total Operating Expenses
2016
Budget
$ 75,200
170,000
136,100
719,500
1,100,800
Mortgage debt service expense*
Less Operating Income:
Fines & Fees & Other
Investment Income
Shortfall Before Tax Revenues
560,000
2017
Proposed
$
76,200
177,000
127,500
746,000
1,000
7,000
(8,600)
26,500
25,900
560,000
0
(11,500)
(8,100)
($1,667,100)
Property Tax Revenues:
Actual
Tax Appropriation – Bridgehampton
Operations
$ 640,220
Debt Service
347,200
Tax Appropriation – Sagaponack
Operations
435,897
Debt Service
212,800
Proposed
$ 1,636,117
$
1,126,700
(11,500)
(13,600)
($1,635,700)
Total Property Taxes
Change
$ 656,100
347,200
0
(5,500)
($ 31,400)
$15,880
0 451,000
212,800
15,103
0
$ 1,667,100
$30,983
*Mortgage debt service expense approved by voters in 2007 to repay the mortgage for the renovation and expansion of the Library.
What the Proposed Budget Means to You, the Taxpayer…
For example, if your home was assessed at $1,000,000 for 2015/16, the Library’s share of your property taxes would
have been $148.50. Under the proposed budget, this would increase to $151.26, or by $2.76 – for the entire year.
Kelly Harris, the Library’s Director, will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the budget.
The Budget Hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 21 at 3:30 pm.
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Adult Programs
Returning Favorites
Great Books with Jill
Third Monday of the month
at 10:00 am
9/19- Locke: Of Civil Government
10/17 - Swift: Gulliver’s Travels
11/21 - Thoreau: Civil Disobedience
Philosophy with Susan Pashman
Mondays at 1:00 pm
Resumes 9/12.
The topic this year is “The British
Empiricists.” The course text is W.T. Jones,
A History of Western Philosophy, Volume
III: Hobbes To Hume.
Memoir Writing with Eileen Obser
Tuesdays, October 4 -November 8
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Examine personal and autobiographical
writing, and discover your writing voice
through reading and group discussion.
Research techniques, excerpts from
well-known memoirs and journals,
writing exercises, and marketing
information will be included. All levels
of writing ability are welcome. $75 for 6
sessions.
Toastmasters International:
Toasthampton
Second and Fourth Thursdays
of the month at 6:00 pm
September 8 and 22,
October 13 and 27 & November 10
Develop and improve your
communication, public speaking and
leadership skills. For more information
call Carmen Adriana at 646-483-3354
or visit toastmasters.org.
The W Connection:
A Widow Support Group
First Monday of the month
4:30-6:00 pm
September 12*, October 3 &
November 7
To join, please visit the website at
www.wconnection.org or come to a
meeting to see what it is all about.
*Group will meet 2nd Monday due to
Labor Day holiday.
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Tech Savvy @
Any Age
Mac Users Group
with Valerie diLorenzo
Thursdays at 6:30 pm
September 15 & 29
and November 3
This group is especially for you and your
Mac. Mac lovers and users are encouraged
to join us for a potpourri of information
and sharing all about our apple
computers.
3D Printing One-on-One
MakerBot Design
Schedule an appointment
with a Reference Librarian
to learn how to run the machine and the
software that creates 3D objects.
Are you already well versed in 3D design?
Schedule a time with a Reference Librarian
to print your stuff on our MakerBot!
NOW AVAILABLE Lynda.com
offering almost 2,000
self-paced classes on a wide
range of computer skills.
Learn a Language
Spanish with Nancy
Wednesdays,
September 7 October 26
at 5:30 pm
New students are welcome to join this
conversational Spanish class. $50 for 8
sessions.
French with Cecile
Tuesdays, October 11-November 29
at 4:00 pm
Speakers familiar with the language
are invited to join this advanced class.
Practice your conversation skills and ask
questions to improve your technique.
$75 for 8 sessions.
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Need help with your laptop, tablet, or
smartphone? Want to learn how to skype?
What exactly is the point of social media?
Make an appointment with one of our
Reference Librarians to have your
questions answered.
Classes
English Conversation ESL
Mondays at 6:00 pm
Practice your English conversation skills
with instructor Lisa Del Favero.
Intermediate ESL
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
Class resumes 9/14
Instructor Lisa Del Favero teaches
grammar, writing and reading practice.
Beginner ESL
Thursdays at 6:00 pm
Class resumes 9/15
Join instructor Lisa Del Favero for this basic
English class.
Conversación en Inglés
Lunes a las 6:00 pm
Practique sus habilidades de conversación
de inglés con la instructora Lisa Del Favero.
Clases de Inglés Intermedio
Miércoles a las 6:00 pm
Únase a Lisa Del Favero para practicar
gramática, escritura y lectura.
Clases de Inglés para Principiantes
Jueves a las 6:00 pm
La Instructora Lisa Del Favero enseña lo
básico del inglés.
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Adult Programs
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi with Turnbull
Thursdays, September 15-October 20
at 12:30 pm
Join John Turnbull for this six week class to
increase your energy and balance, all while
improving posture and body alignment.
This class is free, but space is limited.
Please register at the
circulation desk.
Wellness Challenge
Wednesdays, October 5-November 16
at 10:30 am
Fall into a healthier lifestyle with the
Wellness Foundation’s 7-week food and
exercise program. This is an educational
program with the latest scientific
information regarding nutrition and
exercise with a weekly support group as
well as online support.
Please register online at wfeh.org or
call 631-329-2590. Participation is
confirmed when all registration
requirements have been satisfied.
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers
Support Group
Every third Friday at 11:00 am
Begins September 16
This newly formed group will meet at
the library to provide attendees with
information and resources in addition to
emotional support. New members are
always welcome.
Staying Independent for Life:
A Workshop for Older Adults
Monday, November 21 at 11:30 am
Presented by the Suffolk County
Department of Health Services, topics will
include: balance and strength exercises,
vision and medication review, fall
prevention, buying safe footwear, and
how to keep your home safe.
Adult Coloring Corner
Did you know coloring engages both sides
of your brain? Studies show coloring has
therapeutic potential. Located on the
main floor by the Biographies, you’ll find
pencils and pages of intricate designs for
you to color.
The Hamptons Take 2 Documentary Film Festival
with The Hampton Library
Presents
Take in Take 2 Films
The Last Monday of the month at 7:00 pm
September 26: Bending the Light
A Michael Apted documentary that honors the artisans and craft of still and motion
photography and, in particular, the glass that captures it all.
October 24*: Here One Day
When filmmaker Kathy Leichter moved back into her childhood home after her mother’s
suicide, she discovered a box of audiotapes wherein her mother recorded details about
every aspect of her life: from the challenges of her marriage to a State Senator, to her
son’s estrangement, to her struggles with bipolar disorder. Sixteen years passed before
Kathy had the courage to listen to them. *4th Monday of the month.
Special Events
Current Events Discussion Group:
America’s Role in World Affairs
First Friday of the month at 4:00 pm
September 9*, October 7, November 4
All are invited to join in the discussion of
what should/could be America’s role on
the international stage. *Discussion group
will meet the 2nd Friday.
The Body Electric Poetry Discussion Group
Third Wednesday of the month
at 11:00 am
September 21, October 19 &
November 16
This new group on the library’s scene
treats poetry like fine cuisine.
It’s for all to explore
Plath, Whitman, and Moore,
and anyone else in between!
Author Talk: A Clamour of Crows
by Ray Merritt
Saturday, October 22 at 2:00 pm
Reluctant protagonist Jonathan Tucker
finds himself drawn into a maze of
deception, betrayal, and literary
references surrounding the life and
curious death of his former law firm’s
biggest client.
The Devil Went Down to the Library
Monday, October 31 at 6:00 pm
We’re throwing a “Hell” of a Halloween
screening party to celebrate iconic 1976
horror movie The Omen. Enjoy treats such
as deviled eggs and devil’s food cake, and
receive your very own pitchforks and
devil horns. This program is free, but
registration is encouraged (as are
costumes).
November 28: Welcome to Soldier Ride
In 2004, Chris Carney, bartender at The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, decided to
ride his bicycle for charity. With the support of Talkhouse owner Peter Honerkemp and
promoter Nick Kraus, Chris completed a 4,000 mile coast-to-coast ride - known as “Soldier
Ride” - to raise over $1 million for The Wounded Warrior Project. In 2005 Chris was joined
by two soldiers injured in Iraq to ride again, raising community awareness and meeting
fellow veterans along the way.
Author Talk: The Two Sides of You
by Elaine Breakstone
Saturday, November 5 at 2:00 pm
An intriguing look at bi-hemispheric
behavior and how to discover both
sides of your brain. The book includes
interviews with people who are successful
at tapping into the right and left sides of
their brain, plus “exercises” to help make
each side work harder.
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Adult Programs
And..Two More
Programs...
Tuesday Talks
@ The Library
Join us Tuesday nights for author events, informative &
entertaining films, lectures & more. Put Tuesday nights at the
Hampton Library on your “To do” List.
Musings With The Golden Sparrow
by Mankh
September 6 at 7:00 pm
Mankh’s latest work, a genre-bending
work of poetic-nonfiction, explores
how disconnect from nature, the spirit
world, and the sacred feminine has lead
humankind onto destructive paths.
With attention to the holistic, and by
re-connecting with the timeless, each
of us can find a place in this - according
to the Incas - Age of Meeting Ourselves
Again. The book is also printed on 100%
recycled papers.
Organic Winter Gardening
September 13 at 7:00 pm
Renato Stafford will show how to extend
the growing season of organic gardens.
Topics covered will include: making soil
(compost), cold-hardy vegetables, zero
energy greenhouse designs, weeds,
insects, succession planting, seeds,
harvesting practices and time saving
techniques.
A Rollicking Evening with
Wendy Raebeck
September 27 at 7:00 pm
Join colorful character and local
author Wendy Raebeck for an informal and slightly off the wall - interview about
her books (which include I Did Inhale:
Memoir of a Hippie Chick and the
newest, Expedition Costa Rica), her life,
and anything else that strikes her fancy.
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Ghost Hampton by Ken McGorry
October 4 at 7:00 pm
The latest novel by the author of
Smashed. Lyle Hall, Bridgehampton’s
most successful real estate lawyer
and most resented resident, has been
forced into retirement by a car accident.
He also now sees and hears things no
one else can, like Jewel - the long dead
girl who tells Lyle his daughter will die
in four days. It might be a hoax, but
hordes of paranormal enthusiasts
coming to town believe Lyle, as does
his new nemesis, a scheming TV
reporter.
Natural Sleep Solutions
November 22 at 6:30 pm
Do you have sleep issues? Learn about
natural ways to achieve restorative
sleep from Jessica Swiatocha, MSN,
FNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner and
Manager of the Wellness Institute at
Southampton Hospital. There are a
range of complementary therapies that
support traditional medicine and can
help you achieve a better quality of life.
Pet Adoption Event
Saturday, October 1
12:00 Noon - 3:00 pm
Kick off “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month”
as award-winning animal advocate, author, journalist and local resident
Jill Rapport introduces you to some
wonderful animals from the
Southampton Animal Shelter. Come find
your newest family member!
International Games Day
Saturday, November 19
All Day
We will be providing games for all ages
throughout the day, including board
games in the Long Island Room, MadLibs
in our Literacy Room and Family Feud in
the program room. Join in the fun!
Circulating
Bakeware Collection
Do you have a cake pan shaped like
Elmo from that 2nd birthday party you
threw for your son? Did you buy a holiday
wreath bundt pan after the holidays and
have no intention of baking a wreath
shaped cake? Please consider cleaning
out your kitchen cabinents and donating
these items to the Library.
The Library is seeking donations of gently
used or new cake pans and cookie cutters
for our circulating bakeware collection.
Fred DeVito and his wife Elisabeth Halfpapp with
their new book, Barre Fitness, at their Tuesday Talk on
August 9, 2016
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We are looking specifically for novelty and
holiday items. Items donated should be
clean and in like-new condition, please.
Donations can be left with the Director.
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Young Adult Programs
Drop in Spot
Escape the Room Field Trip
Saturday, November 5
Bus leaves Library at 11:00 am
Whether you visit the library after school
or on the weekend, be sure to visit the
Drop in Spot for something new for you to
make and take.
September 1-15
Duct Tape Pouches
Get ready for Back to
School by making theses
fun pouches out of duct
tape
September 16-30
Madlibs
Take your mind off of Back
to School with this hilarious
fill-in-the-blank story game.
For teens ages 13 and up
$20.00 program fee due at registration
Work together as a team to escape the Manor before our hour is up.
We will need to solve puzzles, find hidden items and crack codes in order
to get out. Registration is mandatory as space is limited.
Special Events
Grades 7-12
MakerBot Design
Tuesday, September 6 & October 4 at 5:00 pm
For teens ages 13 and up
With our new 3D printing MakerBot, the possibilities are
endless. Learn how to create and print things in 3D. Learn how the
printer works and see just how easy it is. We will then print your
creations for you to show your friends. Space is limited registration is required.
October 1-15
Magazine Art
Prepare to breath new life
into your room with this
abstract wall art. Create a
work of art that is uniquely
you.
October 16-30
Spooky Slasher Necklaces
Use puffy paint and wax
paper to create bloody
necklaces and spiderweb
accessories.
November 1-15
Keyhole Wall Art
Challenge yourself to see
the world from a new
perspective. Create an
entire universe in a small
space simply by using your
imagination.
OZOBOTS
Thursday, November 3 at 4:00 pm
We will be creating games using robots and computers. Join us to
try your hand at a little video game engineering.
Read this Book
November 16-30
Upcycled Bookmarks
Caught up in an epic read?
Hold your place in style:
turn paint swatches into
bookmarks using sharpies
and your creativity.
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Black Clover by Yuki Tabata
One of our new manga series in the Young Adult collection,
Black Clover follows the journey of a young boy, Asta, through
a magical land where everyone is able to use magic. In this
world the Wizard King is the most powerful magic user and is
depended upon to defend the world from the demons who are
trying to decimate the land. Asta strives to be the next Wizard
King. Only thing is Asta is the only one who cannot use magic.
By a stroke of luck Asta is given a very rare five leaf clover that
gives him the power of anti-magic. Will this be enough to help
Asta achieve his goal to be the next Wizard King? Will he be
powerful enough to defend against the demons?
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BridgeKids
Who are BridgeKids? Some might refer to them as tweens.
Our BridgeKid programs are designed for participants who are a little bit older and can work independently. These programs are
perfect for students who are too old for story time but are not quite ready for our teen department.
Minecraft Club
Book Reviews
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Ages 7 and up
If you love Minecraft as we do, join us as we dig
and build our way to creating the world of our dreams. Play in creative mode and use
your imagination to build anything you can dream up. Prove your skills in survival mode
as you create shelter and tools to protect yourself from the creatures of the night, or take
part in any number of multi-player games. Space is limited, so make sure that you
register for this program. You must register even if you have your own computer and
account. If you need an account and computer please indicate this as these are limited.
Special Events
MakerBot Design
Tuesday,
September 6 &
October 4
at 4:00pm
With our new 3D
printing MakerBot,
the possibilities are
endless. Learn how
to create and print things in 3D. Learn
how the printer works and see just
how easy it is. We will then print your
creations for you to show your friends.
Space is limited, registration is required.
Pokemon Go Parade
Tuesday, September 20
at 4:00pm
If you play Pokemon Go then meet at
the library with your game and join us in
exploring our neighborhood for those
elusive Pokemon. There are many
Pokestops in our area and we will
explore as many as we can while
learning a little bit about the local
history.
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Would You Rather
Tuesday, October 18
at 4:00pm
Learn a little bit about your friends as well
as a little more about yourself in this fun
and inquisitive game. What would you
rather do?
OZOBOTS
Tuesday, November 1
at 4:00pm
We will be creating games using robots
and computers. Join us to try your hand at
a little video game engineering.
Gross Me Out
Tuesday, November 15
at 4:00pm
Come to the library on a mission to
gross out the librarians. The hunt is on for
some of the scariest, most disgusting
information you can find in our library.
Once you find it we will share what we
have found and see whose is the worst.
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Extraordinary Journeys
Of Clockwork Charlie:
The Kidnap Plot
by Dave Butler
Charlie Pondicherry is the son of
an amazing inventor, not to
mention a caring and protective
father. He always wanted to explore
the city but Bap, his father, wouldn’t
allow it stating that it is a far too
dangerous place for young Charlie.
He gets his wish though, albeit
to save his father who has been
kidnapped. Together with an
unlikely group of heroes will Charlie
be able to save his father?
The Land of Stories:
An Author’s Odyssey
by Chris Colfer
The latest book in The Land of
Stories series is here! In hot pursuit
of The Masked Man’s Literary Army,
Connor quickly discovers that the
only place this battle can happen is
inside the pages of his own stories.
Fans of the series will love meeting
new characters in this fast-paced,
laugh-out-loud adventure.
The Nameless City
by Faith Erin Hicks
There are two sides
to every story. If each side is willing
to fight for what they believe, how
will things play out? This problem is
as old as time and The Nameless City
puts the reader in a perfect place to
ponder the question. Very well done
and a pleasure to read.
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Children’s Programs
Every Week
News
Play-a-palooza
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
For children from
birth - 4 years
from
the
Joyce
Goldman
Children’s Room
After a busy summer of playing
Olympic games in our backyard
and breaking Summer Reading
records, The Children’s Room is
ready for some fall fun. School
may be back in session, but that
doesn’t mean the excitement
has to end. New programs,
including Preschool Story,
Time and Kids karaoke join our
schedule of family favorites
such as Play-a-palooza and
Rhyme Time.
September marks the
triumphant return of Lego
Mania on Thursdays after
school. On Friday’s we’ll be
celebrating our favorite authors,
exploring the tastes of autumn,
and participating in some
awesome challenges.
This is a special time for parents and
caregivers to play with their young
children in a fun, creative environment.
Toys, puzzles, dramatic play, art
exploration and visits from experts in
the community make this a fantastic
opportunity for families of young children
to learn, play and explore together and
for parents and caregivers to learn from
each other. Registration is required.
Juego-a-palooza
Martes a las 10:00 am
Para niños recién nacidos hasta los
4 años de edad
Este es un tiempo especial para padres y
para cuidadores para jugar con sus hijos
en un ambiente creativo y divertido.
Juguetes, rompecabezas, juegos
dramáticos, exploraciones artísticas,
y visitas de expertos de la comunidad
hacen de esta una fantástica oportunidad
para las familias para aprender, jugar y
explorar juntos.
Preschool Story Time
Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
For children ages 3 to 5
New this Fall! Visit the
Children’s Room every Wednesday
for stories, songs, finger plays, and more.
A perfect program for preschool-aged
children.
Sunday Spanish Story Time with Vanessa
Sundays, October 16 & 30 and November 6 & 20
at 2:30 pm
Experience story time in a different language while
we read books in Spanish. Children of all ages are
invited to relax and enjoy the stories.
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Rhyme Time
Thursdays
at 10:00 am
Ages 1 - 3 years
Join us for songs,
rhymes, stories and art exploration.
Lego Mania!
Thursdays
at 3:30 pm
For children ages 3 and up
Create anything you like with
Legos at the library! This is a great chance
for parents to relax and socialize, too.
Meet the weekly Lego challenges and
have your creation displayed for the
month.
Babies and Books
Fridays
at 10:00 am
For babies from birth
to 15 months
Enjoy baby’s first story time, with simple
books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays.
Saturday Story Time
Saturdays
at 10:00 am
Join Amy for a morning full of fun. Enjoy
great stories and an art activity.
Tea with T
Sundays,
September 11,
October 9 &
November 13 at 2:30 pm
Enjoy fantastic stories! There’s always
some sort of surprise when T is involved.
La Hora de Cuentos en Español
Domingos, octubre 16, 30 y noviembre 6, 20 a las 2:30 pm.
Para niños de todas las edades
La hora de cuentos será una experiencia diferente en otro idioma mientras
leemos libros en español. Los niños de todas las edades están invitados a
visitar la biblioteca para relajarse y disfrutar de estos cuentos.
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Children’s Programs
Special Events
Reading Creatures
Friday, September 2 at 4:00 pm
Reading is more fun with a pal. Visit the library to discuss your favorite
books and learn how to make a reading creature to keep you
company.
Lego Board Game
Friday, September 9 at 4:00 pm
For children ages 4 and up
Everything is awesome when you play this game. The object of this
activity is to reach the finish space with the tallest Lego tower. It sounds
easy, but with every roll of the dice, players will face obstacles sure to
keep this game interesting.
Happy 100th Birthday, Roald Dahl!
Friday, September 16 at 4:00 pm
This year marks Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday. In celebration of the man
who introduced readers to Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Matilda,
BFG, and more we will be creating art that will transform us into some of
the characters we all know and love.
Roll the Dice Drawing Game
Friday, September 23 at 4:00 pm
For children ages 4 and up
The object of the game is to roll the dice and draw all the parts to create
a finished picture. The first player to complete their work of art wins!
Ghost in a Jar
Friday, October 7 at 4:00 pm
For children ages 4 and up
Bring a spooktacular pet home this fall. We’ll start by reading stories
about some friendly ghouls and finish the afternoon by building houses
for our ghostly friends.
Spectacular Spooksnackular
Friday, October 28 at 4:00 pm
Get into the spooky spirit early this year as we watch some seasonal
favorites and learn how to make creepy crawly snacks that are sure to
feed your monstrous appetite.
Lewis Caroll: A Very Unbirthday Celebration
Friday, November 4 at 4:00 pm
Last November marked 150 years since Alice in Wonderland was
published. In true Lewis Caroll fashion we’ll be honoring one of his
favorite stories with a Happy Unbirthday Celebration.
Caramel Apple Party
Friday, November 18 at 4:00 pm
For children ages 4 and up
Celebrate the sweet taste of autumn as we make delicious Carmel
apples. We’ll have all kinds of special toppings on hand, so you can make
your treat as unique as you are!
The Hampton Library
631-537-0015
www.hamptonlibrary.org
Kids’ Karaoke
Friday, September 30,
October 21 & November 25
at 4:00pm
Kids can come enjoy an evening of
Karaoke. We will be using the Wii to
belt out some of our favorite tunes.
Star Wars R
E
A
D
S
Friday, October 14
at 4:00pm
For children ages 4 and up
Are you a Jedi or are you on the
path to the Dark Side? We’ll be
celebrating all things Star Wars,
in honor of Star Wars Reads
Day, with activities, trivia, and
of course books!
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Family Programs
Annual Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 29
at 10:00 am
Mondays
at
Madoo
Fun for the whole family
Dress up in your best Halloween costume and meet at the library
for a story before we set out on the town to scare up some treats.
Every Monday
at 10:00 am
Join us for story time in the
Magnolia Bosque featuring
storytellers from the
Hampton Library. This
event will take place every
Monday at the Madoo
Conservancy. Be sure to
pack a picnic lunch and
hang out a while. Please
contact the Hampton
Library to confirm date if
the weather is questionable.
Special Events
Author Visit: Victor Joseph
Saturday, October 15
at 10:00 am
Local author and
animal enthusiast,
Victor Joseph, will be
taking over Saturday Story Time to share
the latest installment of his Danes Are Great
Series. Victor will be bringing some of his
canine friends along for this special event.
Don’t miss a morning of stories and animal
appreciation.
Stories
in the
Sagaponack
Sculpture Field
Every Wednesday
at 10:00 am
Our community has so many
great places to visit. Join
us in the Sagaponack
Sculpture Field on Wilkes
Lane in Sagaponack. Enjoy
an interactive story time in
a unique setting. Weather
permitting.
The Hampton Library
Give Thanks,
Give Back Turkey
Food Drive
November 1November 16
Stop into the Joyce Goldman Children’s
room during the month of November
and select a feather off of Drumstick, our
Thanksgiving Turkey. Each of Drumstick’s
feathers has an item written on it that
families can purchase and bring back to
the library to help families in need to have
a bountiful Thanksgiving.
631-537-0015
Book Angels
Friday, November 25
at 11:00 am
Be a part of a Hampton
Library tradition, stop in and design
an angel for our Book Angel Tree. Your
angel will be hung on our tree and will
be used to decorate a wrapped book
that will be gifted to a child in need.
International Games Day
Saturday, November 19
All Day
In honor of
International Games
Day the Joyce Goldman
Children’s Room will have
an assortment of family-friendly games
from all over the world set up and
ready for you to enjoy. Whether you
fancy a game of Twister, want to try
your hand at Chinese Checkers, or are
ready to compete in an intense round
of Scene It, we’ll have something for
every type of gamer!
Birth Circle
Thursdays, September 15 & November 17 at 7:00 pm
Open discussion for anyone curious about birth. Share
your story, ask questions, and celebrate birth. Hosted by
Long Island Birth Network. Light refreshments served. “In
arm babies” welcome.
www.hamptonlibrary.org
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Historically Speaking
By Julie Greene, Local History Librarian
Bridgehampton and the American Dream
In 1912, seeking refuge from the stressful Wall Street
world, James Truslow Adams (1878-1949) decided to
build himself a cabin (which later became a larger but
still modest cottage called Wigwam) on two acres on
Jobs Lane in Bridgehampton across from the ancient
Mecox Cemetery. There he and his buddies could go
camping, and he could find solace to read and write.
His very first book, which he published himself in
August of 1916 and printed through the
Bridgehampton News, was Memorials of Old
Bridgehampton. In it, he captured the essence of
the hamlet through his keen eye for history. Originally
selling for $1.50 a copy and expected to be bought by
locals only, the book in fact sold out, and within two
years it was commanding $75 per copy because of its
appendix of gravestone inscriptions of all five
cemeteries of the vicinity, a gold mine for
genealogical researchers. Enthused by the success of
Memorials, Adams set forth to right a companion book,
History of the Town of Southampton, East of Canoe
Place, in 1918. Considered the “model piece of local
history,” it established him as a credible historian.
Photo Credit: Bridgehampton Museum
He was appointed to the Paris Peace Conference during
World War I as part of the American delegation. After
the war, Adams started writing about the history of
New England, which resulted in his epic three-volume
series, The Founding of New England. Published in
1921, it won the Pulitzer Prize the next year.
Adams married a local girl, Kathryn M. Seely, who was 20 years his junior, and eventually sold the
Bridgehampton house. In 1931, with the publication of The Epic of America, Adams took on the broader
history and philosophy of this country, and in it he came up with the term “The American Dream,” which he
referred to as “that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with
opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. It is a difficult dream for the European upper classes to
interpret adequately, and too many of us ourselves have grown weary and mistrustful of it. It is not a dream of motor
cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain
to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of
the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position.”
The Hampton Library
631-537-0015
www.hamptonlibrary.org
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Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bridgehampton Community
Center Outreach
Reference Librarians Paul and Stacey
will be visiting the center on a regular basis
to provide tech assistance, adult
coloring, and a short story discussion
group or whatever else may pique your
interest. Paul will be there the first and
third Wednesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 am
and Stacey will be at the center every
Monday at 10:00 am.
Board of Trustees:
Hon. Bruce M. Kaplan, President
Dr. Louise Collins, Vice-President
Jackie Poole, Treasurer
Harvey Loomis, Secretary
Sandra Ferguson
Tom House
Matthew Rojano
John Vendetti
Director:
Kelly A. Harris
kharris@hamptonlibrary.org
Holiday Closing:
Labor Day: Monday, September 5
Columbus Day: Monday, October 10
Veterans Day: Friday, November 11
Thanksgiving: Library closes at 5pm on
Wednesday, November 23; Closed on
Thursday, November 24.
Board of Trustees Meetings:
News from the Friends
Thank You to our very generous local businesses...
Almond, American Hotel, Bobby Van’s, Baron’s Cove, Beacon, The Bell & Anchor, Blow
Beauty Bars, The Bridgehampton Florist, Candy Kitchen, Channing Daughters Winery,
Guild Hall, Hampton Jitney, Harrison & Harrison Picture & Framing, J. McLaughlin,
Loaves & Fishes, Madoo Conservancy, Marders, Muse in the Harbor, Round Swamp
Farm - Bridgehampton, Round Swamp Farm - East Hampton, Topping Rose House,
Thayers Hardware, Tutto Bene
Wow! Summer 2016 is over and our Cocktail Party and Fridays at Five only memories. But
what great memories. The Cocktail Party held at Louis and Susan Meisel’s Sagaponack
Sculpture Field was an elegant event with gracious hosts, wonderful food and amazing
raffle items announced by Steven Gaines.
At Fridays at Five we welcomed new and returning authors for eight evenings in July and
August. Attentive crowds listened to Samantha Bruce-Benjamin with Bonnie Grice; Joe
Nocera; Michael Shnayerson; Roger Rosenblatt; Richard Reeves; Steven Gaines; Carl Safina;
and Ray Kelly with Ken Auletta.
The Friends are sadly saying good-bye to three long time members who will be moving
from the area. Pat and John Wood have had central roles, …he as secretary for many
years and she as Fridays at Five supplies coordinator and frequent food overseer. Guy
Tudisco has for many years been the coordinator of the cocktail parties, dealing with so
many of the logistics that such an event entails, including obtaining permits and working
with local authorities.
Now we begin planning anew for next year’s events. We will be investigating
fundraising alternatives and would welcome ideas. We meet at 1:30 on the fourth Tuesday
of the month in the Library. Please join us.
Wednesday, September 21 at 3:30 pm
includes Annual Budget Hearing
Wednesday, October 19 at 3:30 pm
Wednesday, November 16 at 3:30 pm
Annual Budget Vote & Trustee Election:
Saturday , September 24, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Cathie Gandel & Anne Marshall, co-Presidents