Farmingdale Public Library Events

Fee: $70.00 per person
Celebrate the season with wonderful music, comic entertainment, singing and dancing, and a lavish meal at the beautifully decorated Brownstone in nearby Patterson, New Jersey. We will be greeted by the fabulous Robbie Scott Trio and dance host, Tom Stanton, followed by a one-hour open bar and lavish lunch. By popular request, our entertainment will feature the incredibly talented soprano, Mary Mancini, accompanied by her husband, world-renowned accordionist, Mario Tacca. Hilarious comic Tommy More, makes merry with plenty of laughter and some hysterical audience participation. Based on our trip two years ago, this venue and these particular entertainers, this promises to be a most entertaining and enjoyable way to kick of the holiday season. Pre-register beginning November 3. Each registrant must show proof of Farmingdale District #22 residency. Registration for non-residents begins November 10. Credit or Debit cards now accepted, as well as checks made payable to the Farmingdale Public Library.

Exercise

Tai Chi
Tuesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2

Time: 11:00am
Fridays, December 4, 11, 18, January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12

Time: 10:00am
$15.00 per person
Learn the basic exercises with Suzanne Ernst. Pre-register beginning November 24 at 10:00am. Checks and Credit or Debit cards accepted. Checks payable to the Farmingdale Public Library. No refunds. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Getting Fit
Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14
$15.00 per person Time: 7:00pm
Join Toni Riedel-Lehmann for this beginning exercise program. Bring a yoga mat. Pre-register beginning November 5 at 7:00pm. Debit cards now accepted, as well as checks made payable to the Farmingdale Public Library. No refunds. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Please have a valid Farmingdale Public Library Card with you at the time of registration.

Body Sculpting
Wednesdays, December 9, 16, 23, 30, January 13
Time: 7:30pm
$15.00 per person
Learn to tone your muscles with Liz Faust. Please bring your own hand weights and mat. Pre-register beginning November 3 at 7:00pm. Debit cards now accepted, as well as checks made payable to the Farmingdale Public Library. No refunds. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Please have a valid Farmingdale Public Library Card with you at the time of registration.

Yoga with Elaine
Saturdays, December 12, 19, January 9, 16, 23, 30

Time: 10:00am
$15.00 per person
Learn the yoga with Elaine Fruchtman. Bring a floor mat or towel. Pre-register beginning November 28 at 10am. Debit cards now accepted, as well as checks made payable to the Farmingdale Public Library. No refunds. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Please have a valid Farmingdale Public Library Card with you at the time of registration.

Yoga with Linda
Mondays, December 21, 28, January 4, 11, 25
Time: 7:00pm

$15.00 per person
Learn the art of yoga with Linda Cafiero. Bring a floor mat or towel. Pre-register beginning November 23 at 7:00pm. Debit cards now accepted, as well as checks made payable to the Farmingdale Public Library. No refunds. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Please have a valid Farmingdale Public Library Card with you at the time of registration.

Lectures/Workshops

Cruise Experience
Tuesday, December 8
Time: 7:30pm
Have you always wanted to take a cruise but felt you didn't know enough information? This lecture is for you. Cruise ship lecturer Joe Valenti will be on hand to tell you everything you need to know about the cruise experience. He will cover everything from how to pack for your cruise to information about shore excursions. He will also answer any concerns you have about money matters and medical information. Register Online. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Hypnosis
Saturday, December 12
Time: 11:00am
Hypnosis is plagued by misconceptions. A person who does not want to be hypnotized cannot be hypnotized or be induced to do or say anything they do not want to. Hypnotherapist Angel Donnelly will be here to discuss the various benefits of hypnosis. From quitting smoking to reducing anxiety or stress, hypnosis can help you. Learn how to cope with fears, manage your anger or pain, and more. Register Online. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Fall Prevention
Monday, December 14
Time: 2:00pm
Falls and fall related injuries are among the most serious and common medical problems experienced by older adults. Nearly one-third of older persons fall each year, and half of them fall more than once. Physical Therapist Michael Sicignano will be here to give you guidelines on how to keep yourself safe in the cold weather. Learn how to prevent falls, both indoors and outside, how to modify your environment if needed, and exercises you can do to improve your balance. Register Online. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Death by Nutrition
Monday, December 21
Time: 7:30pm
Modern day stress, pharmaceuticals, and the standard American diet cause multiple nutrient depletion which promote disease states. Nutritionist Jill Mazzeo will talk about setting realistic goals that will reflect your individual needs and lifestyle. Learn various diets and supplement protocols to achieve optimal health and vitality and how to separate fact from fiction based on scientific data. Register Online. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Movies

My Sister's Keeper (2009)
Tuesday, November 24
Time: 1:00pm, movie starts at 1:30pm   OR     Time: 7:00pm, movie starts at 7:30pm
Rated: PG-13 110 minutes                             Stars: Abigail Breslin & Alec Baldwin
Anna (Breslin) was brought into the world to be a genetic match for her sister. Knowing she’ll have to donate a kidney, Anna sues her parents for the rights to her own body.

Angels & Demons (2009)
Tuesday, December 1
Time: 1:00pm, movie starts at 1:30pm   OR     Time: 7:00pm, movie starts at 7:30pm
Rated: PG-13 139 minutes                             Stars: Tom Hanks & Ewan McGregor
Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon discovers evidence of the resurgence of the most powerful underground organization in history, the Illuminati. Upon an unstoppable terrorist act against the Vatican, Langdon travels to Rome and joins forces with Italian scientist Vittoria Vetra, and together they will follow the 400-year-old Path of Illumination that leads to the Vatican's only chance for survival.

Ziegfeld Follies (1946)
Monday, December 7 Time: 2:00pm
Not Rated 117 minutes Stars: Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, and Judy Garland
Celebrates the life, career, and showmanship of the late Florenz Ziegfeld, perhaps the most famous and influential Broadway producer in the early decades of the 20th century. It opens in Heaven, at the home of the late Ziegfeld who thinks back on his life and wonders what kind of show he would put on with the talent of today (meaning 1946).

Ongoing Events

Poetry Group
Wednesdays, December 2, 16, 30 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
All poets are encouraged to come prepared to read what they have written and to appreciate the work of others. All are welcome.

Short Story Group
Mondays, November 2, 23, 30 December 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 10:30am-Noon
Join us for a lively discussion of short stories. Copies are available at the Reference Desk.
All are welcome.

AARP Mature Driving
Fee: $12.00 for AARP members with card $14.00 for non-members
Registration Starts November 6 at 10:00am
Saturday, December 5 Time: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday, December 17 Time: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Please have your AARP card with you. Checks only; payable to “AARP”. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Each registrant is required to have a separate check. No show, no refunds. Please bring lunch.

All Ages Defensive Driving
Monday, December 7 & Wednesday, December 9 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
(MUST Attend Both)
Fee: $35.00 per person
Checks only; payable to “HPP Inc.” Sponsored by National Safety Council 6 hr. course. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Writers’ Group
Wednesdays, December 9 and 23 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
All writers are encouraged to come prepared to read what they have written and to share ideas with others. All are welcome.

Young Adult Events

Crafts

Beads, Beads, Beads
Wednesday, December 2 Time: 4:15pm
Gr. 6-up
We'll supply the beads and supplies, all you need to supply is your imagination and craft skills. Register Online beginning November 24. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Make Art with Michael Albert
Thursday, December 10 Time: 7:00pm
Gr. 6-up
Michael Albert will talk about his book, his art, and will teach you his trademark style of art, “Cerealism," a technique of collage work made from cereal boxes. Participants are encouraged to bring a cereal box from home so that Mr. Albert can teach them how to turn it into a work of Modern Art. Register Online beginning November 25. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Sophisticated Coloring
Tuesday, January 5 Time: 7:00pm
Gr. 6-up
Use the right side of your brain and create your own mini-masterpiece. Register Online beginning December 22. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Food

Veggie Nachos
Tuesday, December 22 Time: 7:00pm
Gr. 6-up
Make your own nachos to eat here or bring home. Register Online beginning December 1. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Cupcake Decorating
Monday, December 28 Time: 3:00pm
Gr. 6-up
Create your own cupcake masterpiece. We'll provide the cupcakes and some decorating ideas. Register Online beginning December 14. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Gaming

Workshops

Book Buddies
Thursday, December 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 4:15pm
Gr. 6-up
Read and play with a little one in this program. Teens will get community service hours for
attending this program. Register Online beginning November 23. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Children's Events

Birth - 5 years

Musical Morning
Saturday, November 21                                                        Time: 10:00am
Ages: 3 years - 2nd grade
Add a little music and fun to your morning with stories, songs, and a special craft. Pre-register beginning November 7. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Proof of age required for preschoolers.

Lions, Tigers, & Bears
Wednesday, December 2    Time: 6:30pm   OR     Tuesday, December 8    Time: 10:00am
Ages: 0-4 and parent
Join Miss Elena for stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft. Pre-register beginning November 23. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Proof of age required.

Book Buddies
Thursday, December 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 21, 28              Time: 4:15pm
Ages: 3 1/2 - 1st grade
Share a special time reading and playing with a big buddy. Pre-register beginning November 23. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Proof of age required for preschoolers.

Can’t Catch Me
Thursday, December 17                                                       Time: 10:00am
Ages: 4-5 years and a grandparent
Bring a grandparent to this sweet story/craft program. (Child or grandparent must be resident.) Pre-register beginning December 3. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Proof of age required.

Snow Fun
Tuesday, January 5                                                             Time: 10:00am
Ages: 0-4 years and a parent
Join us for a cool story time. Pre-register beginning December 22. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

ABC and Me
Wednesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 1:30pm
Ages: 4-5 years
This special Pre-Kindergarten program will focus on a different letter of the alphabet each week. Pre-register beginning December 23. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Bundle Up for Fun
Tuesday, January 12 Time: 1:30pm
Ages: 4-5
A fun filled story/craft program for preschoolers. Pre-register beginning December 29. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

All Ages

Paint Party
Wednesday, November 18                                                       Time: 7:00pm
All Ages and a parent
Wear old clothes and get ready to be creative. Wait until you see all the fun brushes and
stampers we have. Pre-register November 4. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Dough Party
Saturday, November 28                                                            Time: 10:00am
All Ages and a parent
We have lots of colored dough for you to shape, mold, and cut. Pre-register beginning November 1. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Gingerbread Family Craft
Saturday, December 5                                                             Time: 10:00am
All Ages and a parent
Make this sweet sign for Mom to hang in the kitchen. Pre-register beginning November 23. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

PJ Party
Wednesday, December 9                                                         Time: 7:00pm
All Ages and a parent
Come in your pajamas to listen to stories and make a sleepy time craft! Pre-register beginning November 25. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Erik’s Reptile Edventures
Saturday, December 12                                                            Time: 2:00pm
All Ages and a parent
Erik is back with his snakes, turtles, and other assorted reptiles and bugs! Spend the morning with these amazing creatures. Pre-register beginning November 28. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Make a Magnet
Saturday, December 19                                                           Time: 10:00am
All Ages and a parent
Come make a magnet to hold all those important memos. Seating is first come, first served. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Muffins and Movies on Monday Morning
Monday, December 28 Time: 9:30am
All Ages and a parent
Get up early and join us for a movie! Pick up tickets beginning December 14. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Dough Party
Tuesday, December 29 Time: 2:00pm
All Ages and a parent
We have lots of colored dough for you to shape, mold, and cut. Pre-register beginning December 15. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Monster Jam Movie Night
Tuesday, December 29 Time: 7:00pm
All Ages and a parent
Join us for an evening of monster truck madness! Pick up your tickets beginning December 15. Preference give to UFSD #22 residents.

Finger Painting Fun
Wednesday, December 30 Time: 10:30am
All Ages and a parent
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to make a masterpiece! Pre-register beginning December 16. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Wizards of Waverly Place
Wednesday, December 30 Time: 2:00pm
All Ages and a parent
What would happen if you cast a spell and made it so your parents never met? I can't imagine that would end well for the spell caster, but that is virtually what Alex does in Wizards of Waverly Place the Movie. Mad that she has to go along on a family vacation to the spot her parents met, Alex tries to use her magic to fix her predicament, but what will the consequences be? Pick up your tickets beginning December 16. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Gr. K-2

Hats Off!
Thursday, November 19                                                          Time: 7:00pm
Gr. K-2
Join Miss Sue for special stories and a craft you can wear home! Pre-register beginning November 5. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Musical Morning
Saturday, November 21                                                          Time: 10:00am
Ages: 3 years - 2nd grade
Add a little music and fun to your morning with stories, songs, and a special craft. Pre-register beginning November 7. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Bingo
Friday, November 27                                                              Time: 2:00pm
Gr. K-5
Spend an afternoon playing bingo and win some great prizes. Pre-register beginning November 5. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Book Buddies
Thursday, December 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 21, 28               Time: 4:15pm
Ages: 3 1/2 - 1st grade
Share a special time reading and playing with a big buddy. Pre-register beginning November 23. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Proof of age required for Preschoolers.

Make a Gift Workshop
Monday, December 14                                                           Time: 4:15pm
Gr. K-2
Choose a gift to make for someone special. Pre-register beginning December 1. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Monster Truck Storytime
Wednesday, December 16                                                    Time: 4:15pm
Gr. K-2
Join us for an afternoon of monster truck fun! Pre-register beginning December 2. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Stuff a Friend
Tuesday, December 29                                                         Time: 10:00am
Gr. K-5
We will be sharing stories, watching a short movie, and stuffing an animal to take home. Pre-register beginning December 15. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Gr. 3-5

Rubber Stamp Cards
Friday, November 20                                                             Time: 4:15pm
Gr. 3-5
Create beautiful note cards to use yourself or to give to someone as a gift. Pre-register beginning November 6. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Bingo
Friday, November 27                                                           Time: 2:00pm
Gr. K-5
Spend an afternoon playing bingo and win some great prizes. Pre-register beginning November 5. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Soap Decorating
Tuesday, December 1                                                        Time: 7:00pm
Gr. 3-5
Decorate and wrap up these beautiful soaps for a special gift for someone. Pre-register beginning November 23. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Get Cooking
Wednesday, December 9                                                    Time: 4:15pm
Gr. 3-5
Mom will love hanging this little gingerbread man in her kitchen. Pre-register beginning November 25. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Make a Gift Workshop
Tuesday, December 15                                                       Time: 4:15pm
Gr. 3-5
Choose a gift to make for someone special. Pre-register beginning December 1. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Stuff a Friend
Tuesday, December 29                                                     Time: 10:00am
Gr. K-5
We will be sharing stories, watching a short movie, and stuffing an animal to take home. Pre-register beginning December 15. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Sparking Snowflakes
Friday, January 8                                                              Time: 4:15pm
Gr. 3-5
Create a sparkling keychain of blue and white. Pre-register beginning December 22. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Special Needs

Spongebob Squarepants Truth or Square
Monday, November 23                                                     Time: 7:00pm
All Ages, Special Needs
The Krusty Krab celebrates its eleventy-seventh anniversary, and Mr. Krabs plans to sell lots of Krabby Patties. But SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, and Mr. Krabs accidentally get locked in the freezer before they have a chance to celebrate. Seating is first come, first served.

Painting with My Friends
Monday, November 30                                                    Time: 7:00pm
All Ages, Special Needs
Wear old clothes and get ready to be creative. Let's have fun with paint and all the wacky brushes and stampers. Pre-register beginning November 2. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

The Wonders of Winter
Mondays, December 7, 21                                             Time: 7:00pm
All Ages, Special Needs
Join us each week with someone special for a fun surprise. Pre-register beginning November 23. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Arts and Crafts with Joanne Manning
Mondays, December 28, January 4, 11, 25                      Time: 7:00pm
All Ages, Special Needs
Come make a different masterpiece each week with artist Joanne Manning. Pre-register beginning December 14. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.