ADULT PROGRAMS

LUNCH AT THE EPICUREAN ROOM AND
SHOWBOAT AT GATEWAY THEATRE
Enjoy a buffet luncheon at New York Tech’s Culinary Center followed by that most romantic of musical plays—Showboat—the inspiration for such enduring songs as “Ol’ Man River,” “Can’t Help Lovin’ that Man,” and “Bill.”  The buffet includes a variety of cold dishes; soup; beef, chicken, and fish entrees; a carving station; and dessert. Our bus will leave from the North Bellmore Library parking lot on Wednesday, August 6, at 10:30AM and will return at approximately 5:15PM.  The cost of the trip, $78.00, is payable by check to the North Bellmore Public Library and includes the theatre ticket, lunch, transportation, and all gratuities.  Registration opens at 9:30AM on Tuesday, July 8; please enter by the community room door. Although seats are limited to two tickets per cardholder during the initial signup, patrons may purchase two more immediately afterward. This trip will be opened to neighboring libraries on July 11.

NBC STUDIO TOUR AND HARBOR
CRUISE WITH “WATERFALLS”
Go behind the scenes at NBC, lunch in The Village, and enjoy spectacular views of the lower Manhattan skyline and  Olafur Eliasson’s “New York Waterfalls” installation.  Join us on Wednesday, October 1, for the television history tour followed by lunch at Zagat-rated SPQR and the Circle Line Liberty cruise.  Lunch includes pasta, salad, choice of entrée (Chicken Marsala, Veal Parmagiana, or broiled  Salmon), chocolate mousse cake, and coffee or tea.  Our bus will leave from the Bellmore Presbyterian Church at Bellmore and Martin Avenues at 7:45AM and return at approximately 5:30PM.  The cost of the trip, $89.50, is payable by check to the North Bellmore Public Library and includes all admissions, lunch, transportation, and gratuities.  Registration begins at 9:30AM on Thursday, August 7, and will open to all libraries on August 14.  Please enter by the Community Room door.

LIBRARY WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBER
The Library’s Board of Trustees and staff would like to welcome Vincent Maiello as the new Board member.  He and his family have lived in North Bellmore for the past nine years.  He is looking forward to working closely with the other Board members and staff to help the library continue to provide its high quality of services and materials.

ASSEMBLYMAN MCKEVITT HOLDING MOBILE OFFICE HOURS
Assemblyman Tom McKevitt will be holding Mobile Office Hours at the North Bellmore Public Library on Tuesday, August 12 from 2-4PM.  Assemblyman McKevitt will be available to answer questions and discuss any issues that may be a concern to constituents, such as the STAR Tax Rebates, the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program and Hurricane Preparedness.  For further information, please call Assemblyman McKevitt’s district office at (516) 739-5119.  No appointment is necessary.

BEGINNER YOGA
Reward yourself.  Practice Iyengar-style yoga on your lunch hour with Cathy Adamo who is back with postures which benefit your general health, reduce stress, and slow down the aging process.  You will need to bring a yoga sticky mat, available at many discount stores, and two firm blankets.  Our summer session continues from 1PM to 2PM on Fridays July 18 and July 25.  Register at the Reference Desk.  To gain the most from your practice, be prompt, wear pants with an elastic waist, and do not eat immediately before class.
 

NORTH BELLMORE LIBRARY SPONSORS
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
On Tuesday, August 5 from 2-7:30PM, the Library is conducting a community blood drive.  The gift of life grows within you…Donate Blood.  Since there is no substitute for human blood, WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Please donate!  One blood donation can save several lives when it is separated into its components: red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, cryoprecipitate and platelets.  Please sign up on the sheets at the Circulation desk and at the Reference desk.  You can pick a time that is most convenient for you.  The whole process takes about one hour.  If you need more general information and/or more information regarding Medical Eligibility for blood donation, call 1-800-688-0900.

AARP 55 ALIVE--AGES 50+
We are currently registering for: Wednesday, August 20 from 9AM to 5PM and Tuesday, September 16 from 9AM to 5PM.  Register at the Reference Desk with a check for $10.00 made payable to "AARP."  Please be aware that we can no longer offer refunds to those who have not notified us in advance.  Call us immediately if you find you can not attend.
 

DEFENSIVE DRIVING
We are currently registering for Saturday, July 12 from 9:30AM to 3PM and Saturday, September 20 from 9:30AM to 5PM.  Please register at the Reference Desk with a check for $35.00 payable to “3-D Insurance Services.”