Bethpage Public Library

In answer to popular demand, the library schedules sessions of the AARP / 55 ALIVE defensive driving course on an on-going basis. These courses are available to Bethpage School District #21 patrons 50+ years of age and to out-of-area residents when space permits. Call the Reference Desk (931-3907) for future dates and further information. The fee is a check for $12 for AARP members or $14 for non-AARP members made out to AARP payable upon registration at the Registration Desk.

Date: August 27
Time: 7:30 P.M.

Starring: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Marguerite Wheatley, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng
Rated: PG-13 (Strong Language); 134 minutes

This is the true story of how Nelson Mandela (Freeman) joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois Pienaar (Damon), to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knew his nation was still racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallied South Africa's underdog rugby team as they made an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match. Freeman won an Oscar for his marvelous portrayal of Mandela. Very stirring film.

Presented by Cara Catalano

Date: Thursday, August 26
Time: 7:30 P.M.

Would you like to learn how to communicate in the 21st century? Through social networking, people are able to connect, and gather with others throughout the world and share information and experiences. With this one hour program, you will be introduced to the world of online communities where the possibilities to share and communicate is endless. Make new friends or connect with old ones as you travel the internet and social networks. Don't miss this pertinent and fun program!

This Program is a lecture only and is not hands on.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

with Liliane and Ronald Lazar, World Travelers, Photographers

Date: Thursday, August 26
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Join the Lazars on an exciting visit to Brittany beginning with prehistory at Carnac, where one can see the ancient menhirs (standing stones) and the dolmens (huge stone tables), left from age-old religious rites. Traveling through the centuries, see Mont St. Michel, the famous medieval monastery and one of the wonders of the world. Visit the historic medieval towns of Saint Malo and Vannes, and also see the magnificent Emerald Coast and the Castle of Combourg, which recalls the memory of Chateaubriand, not a steak, but one of France's most important writers. Then, see Brittany through the eyes of its greatest painters--Boudin, Monet, and Gauguin. Enjoy the lively Breton dances performed in folk costume and with delightful Breton music. The session will also include a discussion of the local gastronomy--cider, the delicious white Muscadet wine, and the famous galette pancakes. Practical travel information will also be included. With colorful slides and visual aids.

Date: Thursday, August 26
Time: depart Library at 8:30 A.M.
approximate return 7:30 P.M.
Cost: $79 per person all inclusive (no refunds)

You can save a child's life, and the first minutes matter most! This informative workshop teaches you the skills needed for CPR, with hands-on practice of the life-saving techniques needed for rescue breathing and choking in infants and young children. Register from July 6.

Presented by Mickey Maxwell Cohen

Date: Tuesday, August 3
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Beach erosion, a twenty-first century reality, has and will continue to occur, at an accelerating pace. Each major storm claims more and more of our shoreline.
Join award-winning marine educator, Mickey Maxwell Cohen, as he takes us on a virtual (slide-illustrated) trip to Long Island seashores to examine the causes and effects of this inexorable phenomenon.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

Date: Monday, August 2
Time: 7:00 P.M.
For ages 3 ½ - 6

Come join us for a tot's night out with lots of bedtime fun. Pajamas and/or stuffed toy optional. Register from July 6.

with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County

Date: Monday, August 2
Time: 2:00 P.M.
For children in grades K - 3

What makes a fish a fish? How do they move, and how do they breathe? Using live local fish species, you will learn about the differences between fish and other marine animals in this hands-on workshop .Learn fun facts and touch shark jaws, eggs, teeth and other artifacts from the deep. Register from June 15.

Share your love of books and being with children by spending an enjoyable 45 minutes with them. Tweens and Teens read, lead activities and assist children to make a craft.
Participants are required to attend a one-hour training session. 21st Century and community service awarded for all sessions. SD #21 only.

Date: Mondays, August 2
Time: 11:00 A.M.
For ages 4 - 6, limited to 15 children,

Don't miss this innovative storytime event as local teenagers introduce your child to simple stories, fingerplays, songs and crafts. This unique experience will help your youngster develop social and listening skills, while having loads of fun! Register from July 6.

Grab your needles or crochet hooks and join Marie DiPrimo for another series of classes for continuing or beginning knitters. What a great way to spend a summer morning or evening and end up with a project to be proud of.

Beginners: for knitting bring 2 straight #10 knitting needles and one skein of worsted weight wool (3 ½ to 4 ounce skein), and for crocheters bring a 4 oz ball of worsted weight yarn and a size I crochet hook.

Experienced crafters bring the project you are currently working on or the materials for a new project you're aching to begin. Don't miss the fun, information and camaraderie! Classes fill fast, so don't delay!

Daytime Classes: Tuesdays, 10 A.M.-12 NOON

Date: July 6, 13, 20, 27
Cost: $40 4-session class (no refunds)

Evening Classes: Thursdays, 7 P.M.-9 P.M.

Date: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Cost: $50 5-session class (no refunds)

Date: Thursday, July 29
Time: 2:00 P.M.
(Rated G; 96 minutes)

Date: Thursday, July 29
Time: 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Fee: $3

Learn how to create those zaney and fun balloon creatures you've see and fairs and circuses. Let professional magician, John Reid, teach you to twist balloons like a pro!
SD #21 only. Register starting June 28 at the Adult Reference Desk.

Back by popular demand, Marie DiPrimo will continue her yoga classes at the library on Thursday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Dates for the classes are listed below. Yoga is an appropriate exercise for all ages and genders with benefits to both mental and physical health. Participants are required to bring a Yoga sticky mat, a blanket, a Yoga belt and a Yoga block for all classes.

Morning Yoga Class
Dates: Thursdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Time: Beginners: 9:45 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. (session 1)
Intermediate: 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 A.M. (session 2)
Designed for students practicing Yoga for more than six months

Cost: $25 for 5-session class (no refunds)
Cash or check payable to Bethpage Public Library

Evening Yoga Class
Dates: Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28

Time: Beginners: 6:45 P.M. - 7:45 P.M. (session 1)
Intermediate 8:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. (session 2)
Designed for students practicing Yoga for more than six months

Cost: $20 for 4-session class (no refunds)
Cash or check payable to Bethpage Public Library

with Joanne Manning, Artist and Craft Specialist

Date: Wednesday, July 28
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Fee: $2
For ages 5 - 11

Build your own ring toss game out of a variety of special art materials. Spend time having fun with your friends and family. There will be a $2.00 materials fee per child. Register from June 15.

with the Long Island Children's Museum

Date: Tuesday, July 27
Time: 2:00 P.M.
For children in grades K - 4

Explore the sea's mysterious depths and the treasures found on the ocean floor. Learn about the rich history of underwater explorations and the shipwrecks that have been uncovered. Design and sculpt your very own sunken ship and treasure. Register from June 15.

Presented by Howard Shurdut

Dates: Tuesday, July 27
Time: 2:00 P.M.

It's a fact - e-coli is contracted by approximately 73,000 Americans every year. This begs the question -what exactly is in our food? Discover surprising and often shocking truths about how the food we eat is produced, enhanced and regulated in the film FOOD, INC.

After viewing the film, join in a lively discussion led by current events guru Howard Shurdut. Share your thoughts and opinions on the film and its subject matter. Don't miss this thought-provoking and engrossing program!

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

with Leslie Luft, Certified Yoga Instructor

Dates: Mondays, July 12, 19, 26
Time:2:00 P.M.
Limited registration, for children 4 - 8 years of age.

Leslie is back by popular demand! Relax, stretch and strengthen your muscles, while you improve coordination, flexibility, and agility. In addition to these benefits, this wonderful program will help enhance your sports performance, too! Let Leslie, from Absolute Yoga, introduce you to the world of yoga through stories, games, and physical activities. Don't miss this fabulous fitness experience! There is a $6.00 program fee per child. Register now.

Share your love of books and being with children by spending an enjoyable 45 minutes with them. Tweens and Teens read, lead activities and assist children to make a craft.
Participants are required to attend a one-hour training session. 21st Century and community service awarded for all sessions. SD #21 only.

Date: Mondays July 26
Time: 11:00 A.M.
For ages 4 - 6, limited to 15 children,

Don't miss this innovative storytime event as local teenagers introduce your child to simple stories, fingerplays, songs and crafts. This unique experience will help your youngster develop social and listening skills, while having loads of fun! Register now.

Date: Friday, July 23
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Starring: Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried, Richard Jenkins, Henry Thomas
Rated: PG-13; 102 minutes

Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks this is the story of John Tyree (Tatum), a young soldier home on leave and Savannah Curtis (Seyfried), an idealistic college student he falls in love with during her spring vacation. Over the next seven years the couple is separated by John's dangerous employments. They meet only sporadically but stay in touch by frequent love letters - a correspondence that eventually triggers a fateful conclusion.

Dates: Fridays, July 9, 16 and 23
Time: 10:30 A.M.
For ages 2 ½ - 3 ½ and their caregivers

This program boasts a wonderful combination of stories, learning games, songs, and crafts providing your child with both a positive play and learning experience. Register now.

Presented by Nick DeNezzo

Date: Thursday, July 22
Time: 7:30 P.M.

Kayaking is becoming the popular sport of the new millennium for adults. Long Island, with over 1600 miles of coastline including ocean, bays and rivers, is an ideal place to kayak. It provides a tranquil, relaxing break from the pressures of daily life and is the perfect upper body aerobic exercise.
If you would like to give kayaking a try, plan to attend this program! Presenter Nick DeNezzo will discuss the many different types of kayaks and which one is right for you. In addition, a brief overview of basic strokes and rescues, how to buy a kayak and the many places on Long Island where you can kayak will also be discussed.

Nick DeNezzo has been a licensed Physical Education Teacher for 36 years and a Red Cross certified canoe and kayaking instructor for 23 years. He has been kayaking for 27 years and is President of the Long Island Kayak Club.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

by The Petra Puppets

Date: Thursday, July 22
Time: 2:00 P.M.
For ages 4 and up, and their caregivers

Get swept away by The Petra Puppets' "SPLASHTASTICS," a ventriloquist puppet show that is perfect for the whole family. Featuring hilarious comedy illusions, props, music and lots of audience participation, this is an outrageous show not to be missed! Register now.

with Joanne Manning, Artist and Craft Specialist

Date: Wednesday, July 21
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Fee: $2
For artists ages 5 - 11

Learn basic painting techniques using acrylic paints on canvas. Enjoy creating a sensational piece of art perfect for framing. There is a $2.00 materials fee per child. Register from June 15.

with Alfred J. Bollet, M.D., Medical Doctor and History Scholar

Date: Wednesday, July 21
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Sacajawea is the most honored woman in American history--with gold dollars, mountains, lakes, rivers, stamps, schools, state parks, statues, and historic areas named after her. Not all is clear about these honors or her life, however. Some authorities say she died in 1812 at 25 near the Missouri River in South Dakota, and others say she died at 96 in 1884 on the Shoshone Reservation in Wyoming. Either Sacajawea lived a short, important life, making major contributions to the safety and health of the members of the Lewis and Clark expedition or she continued to travel, made many contributions to the well-being of her tribe, the Shoshones, and reached extreme old age. Dr. Bollet, a medical scholar is also an authority on aspects of American history and on Sacajawea. He will attempt to sort out the mystery, thereby revealing many little-known compelling facets of 19th Century American history. A fascinating Power Point illustrated lecture.

Dates: Wednesdays, July 7, 14 and 21
Time: 11:00 A.M.
For children ages 3 ½ - 6

The lazy days of summer are here, so enjoy the fresh air and wonderful stories, too! Join us weekly for stories, songs and fun-packed activities outdoors in the library's beautiful courtyard. Register now.

Presented by Cara Catalano

Date: Tuesday, July 20
Time: 7:30 P.M.

What is the read/write web and what can it do for you--and what can you do with it? The short list-wikis, blogs, podcasts, start pages, image collection and sharing, blogs, video sharing, web-based documents (word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs), screen capture programs-gives you a glimpse of the depth of the capabilities of this generation of the Internet.

Included in the program will be an overview of Google applications to help you learn how to seize the power of Google and utilize many of its applications in your professional lives. Google Docs & Spreadsheets, Google Calendar, Google Video, Google Reader, Google Scholar, Google Picasa, to name just a few, all can be harnessed to improve your life, communication, and productivity. Don't miss this important and timely program!

This Program is a lecture only and is not hands on. ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

Date: Tuesday, July 20
Time: 2:00 P.M.
For ages 4 - 8 and their caregivers

Hop in and join our celebration honoring these adorable siblings, featuring a story, a craft and delicious refreshments. Don't forget to bring your cameras, because a guest appearance will be made by Max! Register now.

Dates:Tuesdays, July 6, 13 and 20
Time: 10:30 A.M.
For ages 18 - 29 months and their caregivers

Stimulate your child's imagination with a fun-filled assortment of stories, songs, and circle games. This program is specially designed to enrich your toddler's social, verbal and intellectual development. Register now.

Date: Monday, July 19
Time: 7:00 P.M.
For ages 3 ½ - 6

Come join us for a tot's night out with lots of bedtime fun. Pajamas and/or stuffed toy optional. Register now.

with Leslie Luft, Certified Yoga Instructor

Dates: Mondays, July 12, 19, 26
Time:2:00 P.M.
Limited registration, for children 4 - 8 years of age.

Leslie is back by popular demand! Relax, stretch and strengthen your muscles, while you improve coordination, flexibility, and agility. In addition to these benefits, this wonderful program will help enhance your sports performance, too! Let Leslie, from Absolute Yoga, introduce you to the world of yoga through stories, games, and physical activities. Don't miss this fabulous fitness experience! There is a $6.00 program fee per child. Register now.

Date: Mondays July 19
Time: 11:00 A.M.
For ages 4 - 6, limited to 15 children,

Don't miss this innovative storytime event as local teenagers introduce your child to simple stories, fingerplays, songs and crafts. This unique experience will help your youngster develop social and listening skills, while having loads of fun! Register now.

Share your love of books and being with children by spending an enjoyable 45 minutes with them. Tweens and Teens read, lead activities and assist children to make a craft.
Participants are required to attend a one-hour training session. 21st Century and community service awarded for all sessions. SD #21 only.

with Martina Curtis, Sign Language Specialist

Date: Mondays, June 28, July 12, July 19
Time: 10:30 A.M.
For newborns - 24 months

Come to the library to learn and reap the amazing benefits of basic sign language for all babies! Research has demonstrated that using sign language with young children is valuable to speech acquisition, facilitates communication between parent/caregiver and child, can reduce levels of frustration and is just plain fun! Register now.

with Martina Curtis, Sign Language Specialist

Date: Mondays, June 28, July 12, July 19
Time: 10:30 A.M.
For ages 0 - 24 months

Come to the library to learn and reap the amazing benefits of basic sign language for all babies! Research has demonstrated that using sign language with young children is valuable to speech acquisition, facilitates communication between parent/caregiver and child, can reduce levels of frustration and is just plain fun! Register from June 1.

presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions

Date: Friday, July 16
Time: 7:30 P.M.

Annie Oakley, the best shot around, takes one glance at shooting ace Frank Butler and falls head over heels in love! This rousing, sure-fire theatrical hit that wowed Broadway features such classic songs as There's no Business Like Show Business, Falling in Love Is Wonderful, Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better and many more favorites. Don't miss this musical classic performed by the very talented Plaza Theatrical Productions troupe.

Admission is free and Bethpage School District #21 residents will be seated first; out-of-area residents as space permits. A Bethpage Library card is a ticket of admission for the cardholder and a companion.

Dates: Fridays, July 9, 16 and 23
Time: 10:30 A.M.
For ages 2 ½ - 3 ½ and their caregivers

This program boasts a wonderful combination of stories, learning games, songs, and crafts providing your child with both a positive play and learning experience. Register now.

Date: Thursday, July 15
Time: 2:00 P.M.
(Rated G; 100 minutes)

Date: Thursday, July 15
Time: 1:00 P.M. - 2:15 P.M.
Fee: $3

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! It's summer and it's hot. Cool down with some homemade ice cream. Join Sue Bazzicalupo and spend a cool afternoon with her and your friends while making, creating, and enjoy awesome ice cream treats.
SD #21 only. Register starting June 28 at the Adult Reference Desk.

with Dr. Jonathan Irving, Director School of Music Southern Connecticut State University

Date: Wednesday, July 14
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Beethoven dedicated his 21st piano sonata to his patron, Count Ferdinand von Waldstein. Using this favorite sonata, one of the most popular of the 32 piano sonatas, we will learn how Beethoven constructed the piece in the 18th Century "Sonata Form"--three movements with an exposition, development, and recapitulation. Based on the models of Haydn and Mozart, he was able to build a 3-movement sonata in a most organic way, employing small ideas to make larger statements. The "Waldstein" was written in 1804, when Beethoven realized the full impact of his tragic deafness. The sonata can be said to express Beethoven's defiance of his fate and his determination to meet it courageously. Examples from Haydn's and Mozart's piano sonatas will be used to elucidate the "Waldstein" with discussion and example. A complete and stirring performance of the sonata No. 21 will follow.

with Joanne Manning, Artist and Craft Specialist

Date: Wednesday, July 14
Time: 2:00 P.M.
For ages 5 - 11

Come and create your own treasure chest made from soft metal and other interesting art materials. This lovely trove can be used to store your favorite trinkets. Join Joanne for an afternoon of fun! There is a $2.00 materials fee per child. Register now.

Dates: Wednesdays, July 7, 14 and 21
Time: 11:00 A.M.
For children ages 3 ½ - 6

The lazy days of summer are here, so enjoy the fresh air and wonderful stories, too! Join us weekly for stories, songs and fun-packed activities outdoors in the library's beautiful courtyard. Register now.

Date: Tuesday, July 13
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
For ages 2 ½ - 5 with caregivers

Don't miss this opportunity to spend quality time with your child! Experience the excitement when your family joins this class featuring creative movement, music, crafts, and other innovative pre-school activities. Register now.

Date: Tuesday, July 13
Time: 2:00 P.M.

The Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs provides speakers on a wide variety of consumer issues. Currently consumer fraud is one of great concern to the senior population. Ken Heino will give you information to help you avoid being scammed, and let you know what his office can do to help if you do run into trouble. He will cover such topics as telephone scams, home improvement schemes, retail store complaints, and more. There will be time reserved for your questions. Don't get taken in by shady operators! Come and "take in" the valuable information Mr. Heino has for you.

Dates:Tuesdays, July 6, 13 and 20
Time: 10:30 A.M.
For ages 18 - 29 months and their caregivers

Stimulate your child's imagination with a fun-filled assortment of stories, songs, and circle games. This program is specially designed to enrich your toddler's social, verbal and intellectual development. Register now.

with Cara Catalano, Librarian and Technology Specialist

Dates: Mondays, July 12, 19, 26
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 P.M.
For grades 3 - 6

Calling all computer techies! Sharpen your computer skills at this fun and interactive computer class for children. Play computer games, get prizes and receive a certificate of accomplishment at the end of the series! Space is limited. Register now.

Date: Mondays, July 12
Time: 7:00 P.M.
For ages 3 ½ - 6

Come join us for a tot's night out with lots of bedtime fun. Pajamas and/or stuffed toy optional. Register now.

with Leslie Luft, Certified Yoga Instructor

Dates: Mondays, July 12, 19, 26
Time:2:00 P.M.
Limited registration, for children 4 - 8 years of age.

Leslie is back by popular demand! Relax, stretch and strengthen your muscles, while you improve coordination, flexibility, and agility. In addition to these benefits, this wonderful program will help enhance your sports performance, too! Let Leslie, from Absolute Yoga, introduce you to the world of yoga through stories, games, and physical activities. Don't miss this fabulous fitness experience! There is a $6.00 program fee per child. Register now.

with Martina Curtis, Sign Language Specialist

Date: Mondays, June 28, July 12, July 19
Time: 10:30 A.M.
For ages 0 - 24 months

Come to the library to learn and reap the amazing benefits of basic sign language for all babies! Research has demonstrated that using sign language with young children is valuable to speech acquisition, facilitates communication between parent/caregiver and child, can reduce levels of frustration and is just plain fun! Register from June 1.

Date: Friday, July 9
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Starring: Brendan Fraser, Harrison Ford, Keri Russell, Jared Harris
Rated: PG; 109 minutes

John Crowley (Fraser) a successful man in corporate America has it all until his two youngest children are diagnosed with a fatal disease. He and his wife Aileen (Russell) team up with a brilliant, but unappreciated and unconventional scientist, Dr. Robert Stonehill (Ford) to form a bio-tech company focused on developing a life-saving drug. They battle the medical and business establishments in a fight against the system and form an unlikely alliance with mutual respect. When a solution seems to have been found the relationship between the two men faces a final test which will affect the fate of the children.

Dates: Fridays, July 9, 16 and 23
Time: 10:30 A.M.
For ages 2 ½ - 3 ½ and their caregivers

This program boasts a wonderful combination of stories, learning games, songs, and crafts providing your child with both a positive play and learning experience. Register now.

with Magic Al, Magician Extraordinaire

Date: Thursday, July 8
Time: 2:00 P.M.
For children ages 4 and their caregivers

Join us for an afternoon of madcap fun featuring Magic Al. This is a fabulous program that guarantees an abundance of belly laughs, spell-binding magic tricks and lots of audience participation. Register now.

Dates: Wednesday, July 7
Time: 7:30 P.M.

The night sky has always transfixed man with its simple, mysterious beauty. When you wish upon a star, wouldn't you like to know more about it? Does it have a name? Is it part of a larger constellation?

Objects in the night sky can be pinpointed with a little understanding of the cosmos and its coordinates. Using celestial charts, the night sky will come alive for you with the guidance of Kevin Manning, astrophysicist and former consultant with NASA.

Don't miss the opportunity to star-gaze with someone who can decode the mysteries of the heavens.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

with Cornell Cooperative Extension

Date: Wednesday, July 7
Time: 2:00 P.M.
For grades K - 3

Let us bring the beach to you! Investigate local marine life found on the rocky North Shore of Long Island. During this hands-on presentation, you will be introduced to live sea stars, shellfish, hermit crabs, and other local marine life. Register now.

Dates: Wednesdays, July 7, 14 and 21
Time: 11:00 A.M.
For children ages 3 ½ - 6

The lazy days of summer are here, so enjoy the fresh air and wonderful stories, too! Join us weekly for stories, songs and fun-packed activities outdoors in the library's beautiful courtyard. Register now.

with Maryanne Impostato, from Kids Edible Creations

Date: Tuesday, July 6
Time: 2:00 P.M.
For ages 5 - 11

Design three yummy cupcakes using ice cream cones, edible markers, butter cream and more! Can you guess what we'll be using for our edible sand? There is a $2.00 materials fee per child. Register now.

with Art Historian Donald Dwyer

Date: Tuesday, July 6
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Giannlorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) was the most important Italian sculptor and architect of the Baroque Period. In Rome, he created buildings, statues, fountains, and influenced many followers. With an astonishing virtuoso technique, he developed an emotional art, alive with theatricality and excitement. His architecture expresses the Baroque spirit in St. Peter's dramatic forecourt, framed by colonnades that Bernini himself likened to the all-embracing arms of the Church. In his masterpiece, the Ecstasy of St. Theresa, the artist uses the restless play of light and shade to convey deep feeling. He created dazzling fountains, powerful portrait busts, and set the course of European sculpture into the mid-18th Century.

Dates:Tuesdays, July 6, 13 and 20
Time: 10:30 A.M.
For ages 18 - 29 months and their caregivers

Stimulate your child's imagination with a fun-filled assortment of stories, songs, and circle games. This program is specially designed to enrich your toddler's social, verbal and intellectual development. Register now.

Date: Friday, July 2
Time: 7:30 P.M.

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robert Duvall, James Keane
Rated: R (language and brief sexuality); 111 minutes

Bad Blake (Bridges) is a broken-down, hard-living country music singer who's had way too many marriages, far too many years on the road and one too many drinks way too many times. He reaches for change with the help of Jean (Gyllenhaal), a journalist who discovers the real man behind the musician. As he struggles down the road of redemption, Bad learns the hard way just how tough life can be on one man's crazy heart. Bridges won the Oscar for this film.

with Joanne Manning, Craft Specialist

Date:Thursday, July 1
Time:2:00 P.M.
For children ages 5 and up.

Ahoy, mateys! The high seas beckon when you create this lovely nautical centerpiece. You will be amazed at this unusual craft. There is a $2.00 materials fee per child. Register now.

Date: Wednesday, June 30
Time: 2:00 P.M.
(Rated G; 83 minutes)

Grab your needles or crochet hooks and join Marie DiPrimo for another series of classes for continuing or beginning knitters. What a great way to spend a summer morning or evening and end up with a project to be proud of.

Beginners: for knitting bring 2 straight #10 knitting needles and one skein of worsted weight wool (3 ½ to 4 ounce skein), and for crocheters bring a 4 oz ball of worsted weight yarn and a size I crochet hook.

Experienced crafters bring the project you are currently working on or the materials for a new project you're aching to begin. Don't miss the fun, information and camaraderie! Classes fill fast, so don't delay!

Daytime Classes: Tuesdays, 10 A.M.-12 NOON

Date: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Cost: $50 5-session class (no refunds)

Evening Classes: Thursdays, 7 P.M.-9 P.M.

Date: June 3, 10, 17, 24
Cost: $40 4-session class (no refunds)

with Paul Miller from Flow Circus

Date: Tuesday, June 29
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Don't miss this high-energy show combining hilarious comedy with amazing circus arts and spell-binding feats of magic. For children of all ages and their families. Register from June 1.

Date: Tuesday, June 29
Time: 8:30 A.M. bus departs from the Library
(Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to departure time)
Cost: $83 all inclusive (no refunds)

The New York Botanical Gardens is a museum of plants, an educational institution, and a scientific research organization. Founded in 1891 and now a National Historic Landmark, it is one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world and the largest in any city in the United States, distinguished by the beauty of its diverse landscape and extensive collections and gardens, as well as by the scope and excellence of its programs in horticulture, education, and science.

The New York Botanical Gardens maintains one of the world's greatest collections of flora, including some of the most beautiful natural terrain of any botanical garden in the world; including dramatic rock outcroppings, rolling hills, waterfalls and ponds, the Bronx River and a 50 acre remnant of the forest that once covered New York City. While visiting the gardens, you will have the opportunity to enjoy viewing the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, 27 specialty gardens and plant collections on 250 acres. There will be a choice of a self-guided tour or a narrated public tram service.

After seeing the beautiful gardens, enjoy a delicious lunch at Mario's - winner of the James Beard Award for best regional classic restaurant - the only one selected in the New York City Area. Please choose from one of the lunch choices below.

Finally, to wrap up a wonderful day, spend some time on Arthur Avenue for authentic Italian goodies!

Lunch Choices:

1. Chicken Francaise


2. Veal Cutlet Parmagiana


3. Filet of Sole in Scampi Sauce

Don't delay in signing up at the Reference Desk - space is limited and this is a trip that will fill rapidly.

Presented by Christine Donovan

Date: Monday, June 28
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Cost: $20 per person (no refunds)
all materials included; all you bring are scissors & glue

Are you looking for a new hobby or creative outlet? Are you a "scrapper" or thinking of becoming one? Than consider the following facts:

• Over 25 million people in the United States alone consider themselves to be scrapbookers.
• Almost 30% of all U.S. households have at least one family member who scrapbooks.
• Scrapbooking is the fastest growing sector of the craft and hobby industry and now considered to be the third most popular craft in the nation.

Come join local Bethpage resident Christine Donovan and learn how to create sensational scrapbook layouts to preserve your family memories or create new ones. This class will take you through the year with double-page layouts that are representative of the months, holidays, or seasons. Learn new techniques and let your creativity flow! Both beginner and experienced scrapbookers are welcome. Don't delay, limited space available!

Restricted to Bethpage SD #21 residents until May 10

Date Friday, July 30
Time: 7:30 P.M.

Starring: Hugh Dancy, Rose Byrne, Amy Irving, Frankie Faison
Rated: PG-13 (sexual content, language), 99 minutes

Adam is a handsome but intriguing young man who has all his life led a sheltered
existence--until he meets his new neighbor, Beth, a beautiful cosmopolitan young woman who pulls him into the outside world, with funny, touching and unexpected
results. Their implausible and enigmatic relationship reveals just how far two people from different realities can stretch in search of an extraordinary connection.