EVENTS
October
The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 7pm. The public is welcome.
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED Monday, October 12 for Columbus Day.
COMPUTER KINDERGARTEN FOR ADULTS
Saturday, October 3 2 – 4pm Cost: $5.00
This is a slow-paced, hands-on, user friendly workshop for first time computer users. Using IBM compatible computers, this class will cover turning the computer on, the Windows desktop, using the mouse, opening programs, understanding windows elements, inputting text, saving a file and turning the computer off. Register now.
ART WITH IVY
Pumpkin Painting
Monday, October 5
4:00-5:00pm
Join Ivy and learn the art of cartooning and transfer your lesson to your pumpkin using acrylic paints. Bring your own pumpkin! Grades K-5. Registration begins immediately
LET’S GET CREEPY
Tuesday, October 6
4:00-5:00pm
Sponge paint and decorate this spooky ghost made out of foam core. A wonderful Halloween centerpiece. With Joanne. Grades K-5. Registration begins immediately.
NIGHT TIME STORYHOUR
Wednesdays, October 7, October 14, and October 28
6:30-7:30pm
We are back again, to have some fun! So get ready, here we come! Wear your pajamas and bring your bear and wear your slippers, we don’t care! So come on down and bring your friends for stories and crafts that never end! Age 3 and up.
No registration required.
KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS
Thursdays, October 8, October 22, October 29, and November 5
6:30-7:30pm
Have you always wanted to learn to knit but never had the chance? Whether
a beginner or you’re looking to learn new techniques join Tina Grogan for a fun-filled
time. Grades 3-up. Registration begins Thursday, October 1.
CHOOSE CHESS
Fridays, October 9, October 16, October 23, November 6
4:30-5:30pm
Back by popular demand another round of classes with Joel Salman. Grades 3-up.
Registration begins Thursday, October 1.
SNACKS N’ STORIES
Tuesday, October 13
4:00-5:00pm
Celebrate pizza with stories, crafts, a film Pete’s a Pizza and make and eat your own pizza. Age 4-Grade 3. Registration begins Thursday, October 1.
AHOY THERE, MATIES!
Wednesday, October 14
4:00-5:00pm
Explore the myths and realities of pirate lore as you learn about some of the world’s most famous pirates. Investigate pirate codes, life onboard, a pirate ship and pirate treasures! Grades K-5. Registration begins Thursday, October 1.
AUTHOR, AUTHOR
Thursday, October 15
4:00-5:00pm
Explore the world of Maurice Sendak through his stories, the films, Pierre and In the Night Kitchen and create your own “wild thing” in time for the opening of the feature film. Age 4-Grade 3. Registration begins Thursday, October 1.
COMPUTER FIRST GRADE FOR ADULTS
Saturday, October 17 2 – 4pm Cost: $5.00
In this hands-on, user friendly workshop you will learn how to work with text including inputting, inserting, moving and erasing, learn basic word processing skills, understand commands and dialog boxes and set-up and create e-mail. Prerequisite: Computer Kindergarten. Register now.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE
Saturday, October 17 10:30am – 5pm Cost: $35.00
Completion of this course entitles participants to a reduction of insurance rates or a reduction of violation points from your license. Make checks payable to H. P. P.
Register now.
HALLOWEEN PRE-SCHOOL CRAFT
Monday, October 19 1:30-2:30pm
or
Wednesday, October 21 10:00-11:00am
Bring an adult and create some creepy crafts for Halloween. Age 2 – Kindergarten with adult. Registration begins Tuesday, October 13.
DARING DOOR KNOB
Tuesday, October 20
4:00-5:00pm
Join Dotty and create a Halloween door knob hanger covered with bats, pumpkins, and ghosts. Registration begins Tuesday, October 13.
A.A.R.P. MATURE DRIVING COURSE
Tuesday, October 20 & Thursday, October 22 6pm -10pm
Cost: $12.00 AARP Members, $14.00 Non-members.
PAYMENT BY CHECK ONLY - ONE CHECK PER PERSON - PAYABLE TO A.A.R.P. - PROOF OF A.A.R.P. MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED.
Take this course to reduce your insurance rates and enjoy your driving privilege longer. Each person on line may register for one additional person. Space is limited. No refunds. Registration begins Thursday, October 1.
TAX FORUM
Wednesday, October 21 2-4pm Free
The Nassau County Department of Assessment will be on hand to help you learn more about property tax exemptions you may qualify for and how to process your exemption applications. No registration required.
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID PLANNING & COLLEGE SELECTION SEMINAR
Wednesday, October 21 7-8:30pm Free
Ron-Tan Enterprises Inc. presents a valuable and informative program for high school students and their parents looking to learn how, when and where to apply for financial aid. Some topics will include who qualifies for financial aid, the forms to be completed and deadlines to follow, and the application process. Register now at the Reference Desk.
BUS TRIP
Seaford School District residents only on first day of registration.
No refunds unless a substitute can be found from the waiting list.
Pay by check only.
QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART & MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE
Wednesday, October 21 Bus leaves at 9:30am Cost: $ 68.00
Start the day with a “behind the screen” tour of theAmerican Museum of the Moving Image, dedicated to the art and science of movie-making. Then it’s on to Ben’s Best Deli for a delicious luncheon of Homemade Soup, Overstuffed Sandwich (Corned Beef, Pastrami, Turkey, or Brisket), Potato or Vegetable, unlimited Coleslaw and Pickles, Dessert and Coffee. Afterward visit the Queens Museum of Art at the sight of the 1964 World’s Fair. View collections of Art, Tiffany Glass and World’s Fair Memorabilia, including the Panorama of the City of New York. Built by Robert Moses, this 9,335 square foot architectural model includes every single building constructed before 1992 in all five boroughs - a total of 895,000 individual structures! Registration began Tuesday, August 11.
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN
Saturday, October 24
10:30-11:30am
Take black cats, ghosts, goblins, and pumpkins and create your own haunted house from fun foam with Christine. Age 4-Grade 5. Registration begins Tuesday, October 13.
CANDY’S MAGICAL CLOWN SHOW
Monday, October 26
1:30-2:15pm
Candy the Clown will entertain us with puppets, live animals, tricks, and music.
All ages with adult. Registration not required.
Fun with Folklore
Tuesday, October 27
4:00-5:00pm
Learn about the culture of Italy through folktales, their films Strega Nona and creating your own Pinocchio. Age 4-Grade 5. Registration begins Tuesday, October 13.
DISNEY 101
Tuesday, October 27 7pm Free
Thinking of booking a Disney vacation? It’s time to start planning now! Things are always changing at Walt Disney World and whether it’s your first trip or your fifth, there’s always something new. Learn how to stay in the best places, how to avoid the longest lines and how to get the most from your trip to “the happiest place on earth.” Registration begins Tuesday, October 6.
MINI MOVIES
Wednesday, October 28
1:30-2:30pm
Come and watch Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches, Sorcerer’s Apprentice and
Winnie the Pooh Boo to You Too! Snacks will be served and don’t leave without
your coloring sheets! No registration required.
EDIBLE HAUNTED HOUSE
Friday, October 30 4:30-5:30pm $3 materials fee
Have a “spooktacular” time right before Halloween creating this delicious haunted house. Using candy corn, Reese’s Pieces, icing and pretzels your scary creation will come to life. For those ages 10-18. Registration begins Friday, October 9 at the Reference Desk.
November
The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be on Monday, November 16 at 7pm. The public is welcome.
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED Wednesday, November 11 for Veterans Day & Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving Day.
INTRODUCTION TO MS WORD
Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 24 7 – 10pm Cost: $15.00
This hands-on computer workshop covers the components of Microsoft Word including the basics (creating, editing, and saving a file) to the advanced functions. Class size is limited. Register now.
Night Time Storyhour
Wednesdays, November 4 & 18
6:30-7:30pm
We are back again, to have some fun! So get ready, here we come! Wear your pajamas and bring your bear and wear your slippers, we don’t care! So come on down and bring your friends for stories and crafts that never end!
Age 3 and up
No registration required
Balloon Science
Thursday, November 5
4:00-5:00pm
Join Johnda and observe the physical and chemical scientific properties of balloons. Create your own balloon animal.
Grades K-5
Registration begins immediately
Fun with Folklore
Monday, November 9
4:00-5:00pm
Celebrate America through listening to American Folklore, from the deep south to the Western Shores, watch the Adventures of Johnny Appleseed and create a quilt and a teddy bear decoration.
Age 4-Grade 3
Registration begins immediately
Totem Pole
Thursday, November 12
4:00-5:00pm
Many faces, wonderful wings, for you to paint and decorate. This beautiful totem was created for you to put your artistic talents to. With Joanne.
Grades K-5
Registration begins Monday, November 2
Thanksgiving Craft
Saturday, November 14
10:30-11:30am
Join Christine and create a pilgrim and Native American door hanger out of fun foam.
Age 4-Grade 5
Registration begins Monday, November 2
Thanksgiving Pre-School Craft
Monday, November 16
1:30-2:30pm
or
Wednesday, November 18
10:00-11:00am
Bring an adult and create some festive Thanksgiving Day decorations.
Age 2-Kindergarten with adult
Registration begins Monday, November 2
Art with Ivy
Monday, November 16
4:00-5:00pm
Degas was a true perfectionist and leader of the impressionist movement. Join Ivy and learn about his techniques and create your own Degas.
Grades K-5
Registration begins Monday, November 2
Gobble, Gobble
Tuesday, November 17
4:00-5:00pm
Create a colorful felt turkey to welcome your guests!
With Dotty.
Grades K-5
Registration begins Monday, November 2
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE
Tuesday, November 17 & Thursday, November 19 7 – 10pm
OR
Saturday, December 5 10:30 am – 5:30pm
Cost: $35.00
Completion of this course entitles participants to a reduction of insurance rates or a reduction of violation points from your license. Make checks payable to H. P. P.
Registration begins Tuesday, November 3.
Thanksgiving Pre-School Craft
Monday, November 16
1:30-2:30pm
or
Wednesday, November 18
10:00-11:00am
Bring an adult and create some festive Thanksgiving Day decorations.
Age 2-Kindergarten with adult
Registration begins Monday, November 2
Night Time Storyhour
Wednesdays, November 4 & 18
6:30-7:30pm
We are back again, to have some fun! So get ready, here we come! Wear your pajamas and bring your bear and wear your slippers, we don’t care! So come on down and bring your friends for stories and crafts that never end!
Age 3 and up
No registration required
BOOK DISCUSSION
“Shutter Island” by Dennis Lehane
Wednesday, November 18
3pm
Free
Join librarian Eric Wasserman for a lively discussion of this bestseller about a U.S. Marshal and his partner who come to Shutter Island's Ashcliffe Hospital in search of an escaped mental patient, but instead, uncover true wickedness as Ashcliffe's mysterious patient treatments propel them to the brink of insanity. Will be released as a major motion picture starring Leonardo DiCaprio next year! Registration at the Reference Desk begins Wednesday, October 21. Copies of the book will be available when you register.
TWILIGHT T-SHIRT
Thursday, November 19 4-5:30pm $3 materials fee
Make your very own Twilight t-shirt right before the next movie comes out! Choose between 4 different prints for the front of the shirt and then decorate the back any way you’d like! All materials will be supplied. Register now at the Reference Desk.
A.A.R.P. MATURE DRIVING COURSE
Saturday, November 21 10am – 6pm
OR
Wednesday, December 9 & Thursday, December 10 6 – 10pm
Cost: $12.00 AARP Members, $14.00 Non-members.
PAYMENT BY CHECK ONLY - ONE CHECK PER PERSON - PAYABLE TO A.A.R.P. - PROOF OF A.A.R.P. MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED.
Take this course to reduce your insurance rates and enjoy your driving privilege longer. Each person on line may register for one additional person. Space is limited. No refunds. Registration begins Thursday, November 5.
Snacks ‘N Stories
Monday, November 23
4:00-5:00pm
Help celebrate the birthday of John Montague, 4th Earl of sandwich, which occurred on November 3; known as the “inventor” of the sandwich. Hear “sandwich” stories, watch Blue Plate Symphony and create your own interesting sandwich.
Age 4-Grade 5
Registration begins Thursday, November 12
Author, Author
Tuesday, November 24
4:00-5:00pm
Stories, films, Happy Birthday Moon and Here Comes the Cat and crafts from Frank Asch’s popular books.
Age 4-Grade 3
Registration begins Thursday, November 12
Pick-A-Project/Game Day
Friday, November 27
10:00am-3:00pm
Join us for a day of crafts and games. We will supply the materials, you supply the imagination. A table will also be set up for game playing! Stay for 10 minutes or two hours.
All ages
No registration required
Saturday Cinema
Saturday, November 28
10:30-11:45am
or
2:00-3:15pm
Enjoy the movie Clifford’s Really Big Movie and then create your own Clifford to take home.
All ages
Registration not required
Mini-Movies
Monday, November 30
1:30-2:30pm
Come and watch Frog and Toad are Friends, Frog and Toad Together and Mouse Soup. All classics by Arnold Lobel. Take home a Frog and Toad coloring book.
Snacks will be served
All Ages
No registration required