Library Board of Trustees
Dorothy Weissgerber, President
Joyce Peisker Ratushny,
Vice President
Maria Antonelli, Financial Officer
John Gagliano, Secretary
Mary Koferl, Member
Gail Pepa, Library Director
Lisa Shumicky, Assistant Director
July / August
2012
Volume 46 - Issue 4
NEWSLETTER
A message to our community,
Summer Reading Clubs
Universal Class
Movies
Make a craft project
E-book downloads
READ !!!
Please join us this summer at the Library for a full range of activities and
services for the entire family! Reading Club kits are available for children
(Dream Big), teens (Own the Night) and adults (Between the Covers.) There
are free museum passes to borrow, books and videos to download, and so
much more PLUS, a knowledgeable staff ready to assist you.
Library Board of Trustees
Meeting: Wednesday, July 25
at 7:30pm.
Meeting is open to the public.
Come view our
monthly displays by
local artists...
July & August
“The Four Seasons”
Long Island landscapes & wildlife by
Social Studies /Art History teacher
and self taught artist
Charles E. Lapalme
Enjoy your summer,
Deer Park Public Library Board of Trustees
Need a suggestion for something good to read?
Looking for author read-alikes?
Want an award winning book for your child?
Do you need a discussion guide for your book club?
If so, why not give our
NOVELIST Plus database a try?
Just go to our homepage:
www.deerparklibrary.org,
click on “What to Read Next”,
then choose NoveList. Click on
the word Novelist in the description, and you will be prompted to login
with your library barcode and password. Enjoy exploring!
Don’t forget -UNIVERSAL CLASS - is never on holiday!
Make the most of your spare time this summer and sign up for one of hundreds
of free online courses available to our Deer Park Library card holders.
We Welcome
R e ag an S ue
to our Library Family
Born April 25, 2012
to Children’s Librarian Melissa Sullivan
and her husband Jeff!
ADULT PROGRAMS
Registration for all adult programs begins on Saturday, June 30th
Advance registration is mandatory for all programs, unless otherwise noted.
Registration Policy: Please let us know in advance if you will need any special accommodations because of a disability.
First Day of Registration is in person, Residents Only, from 9am to 1pm. After 1 pm we will accept
registrations by phone (residents only) for programs not requiring payment. Beginning Saturday, July 7th we will accept
non-resident registrations. Please note some programs are strictly limited to Deer Park Residents.
All fees must be paid by check or money order.
P l e a s e n o t e : Conv e rsational E n glish (ESL) wi t h A nna does
Book Discussion:
n ot meet i n July or Augus t b u t w i l l r e s u m e i n S e p t e m b e r .
Sign up now for our Adult Summer Reading Club
The program runs July 2 - August 11.
Hand in book reviews to be eligible for our weekly raffles
and to be entered for the Grand Prize! Sign up today and
receive your goody bag! For more information please see
Reference.
Thursdays @ the Movies
1pm ~ Adults Only ~
No Registration Required
July 5: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier,
Spy R, drama / thriller, 127 min.
Starring Gary Oldman & Colin Firth. During the
Cold War, a veteran agent is forced from
retirement to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6.
July 19: The Artist PG-13,
comedy/romance/drama, b&w, 100 min
Starring Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo,
& John Goodman. This year’s Best Picture tells
the story of a silent movie star who fades into
oblivion and self-destruction with the coming
era of talking pictures, but is ultimately saved
by the devotion of a young dancer.
August 2: The Woman in
Black PG-13,drama /horror, 95 min.
Starring Daniel Radcliffe & Janet McTee.
A young lawyer is sent to a remote village to
settle the estate of an eccentric woman.He
soon discovers that the house of his client is
haunted by a vengeful ghost.
August 16: Sherlock Holmes
- A Game of Shadows
PG, action / adventure, 129 min.
Starring Robert Downey Jr. & Jude Law.
Sherlock Holmes and his trusted associate,
Doctor Watson take on their arch-nemesis,
Professor Moriarty, with the help of Holmes's
older brother Mycroft and a gypsy .
Cooking With Charlie
Tuesdays; 6:30pm
July 3: Independence Day
Presidential Favorites OR
August 7: Recipes From the
Garden
Chef Charlie returns to present these delicious tasting programs. Limited to adult
Deer Park residents, one session only.
Kitchen House by Kathleen
Grissom
Monday, July 16; 7pm
When a white servant girl violates the order
of plantation society, she unleashes a tragedy
that exposes the worst and best in the people
she has come to call her family.
Cataract Seminar
Thursday, July 19; 7pm
Dr. Soyna Dhar, MD from North Shore Eye
Care will discuss the symptoms, treatments,
and surgical procedures available today.
Come with your questions and concerns.
Wildflowers of
Long Island
Thursday, July 26; 7pm
John Potente, from the Long Island Botanical
Quilting
Saturdays: July 7 & August 4; Society, presents this program on native L.I.
wildflowers. Learn how to encourage their
10am
Monthly group led by professional quilter growth in your own backyard.
Gloria Bleidiner, for both beginner and
Senior Advocate
experienced quilter. No need to register.
Tuesday, July 31; 9-11am
Knitting Group
A Senior Advocate from the Suffolk County
Office of the Aging will be available to assist
Thursdays: July 12 & 26
seniors with forms/applications, and answer
and August 9 & 23; 2-4pm
Informal get-together for both novice and questions regarding County programs and
services for seniors.
expert. No need to register.
Defensive Driving
Beaded Wrapped
Bracelet
Saturdays: July 14
OR August 11; 9am
Materials Fee $15
$25 check or M.O. due at registration.
Tuesday, July 31; 6:30pm
Open to all licensed drivers, this class may Karen Cognato returns to presents another,
reduce your insurance costs and/or points on very unusual, beaded wrapped bracelet. Join
us and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
your license.
Deer Park Public Library
44 Lake Avenue
Deer Park NY 11729
631.586.3000
www.deerparklibrary.org
L I B R A RY H O U R S :
M o n d a y - T h u r s d a y 9 a m - 9 pm,
F ri d a y 9 a m -6p m , S a t u r d a y 9 a m- 5pm,
Su n d a y s ( S e p t . - M a y ) 1 2 - 4 p m.
CL O S ED : I n d ependence D ay, Wedn e sda y,
July 4th
BusTrip: West Point
Tuesday, August 7 $98 per person
Join us for a scenic cruise up the Hudson
River followed by lunch at the famed Thayer
Hotel and guided tour of the West Point
Academy, dating back to 1802. Sign up early
as seating is limited.
Etsy:
NON PROFIT ORG
US POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT #21
DEER PARK NY 11729
***ECRWSS**
Current Resident
How to List,Advertise,
Sell, and Maximize Exposure
Thursday, August 9; 7pm
Etsy is an e-commerce website focused on
handmade or vintage items as well as art and
craft supplies. If you are a crafter or a supplier
of raw materials learn all you need to know to
successfully sell your wares on etsy.com!
July / August
NEWSLETTER
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GED Home Study
Wednesday, August 15; 5:30pm
This BOCES program allows adults 21 years
of age and up to obtain their high school
equivalency diploma. Individual assignments
are developed and delivered to the library to
be picked up by the students.
AARP Defensive Driving
Saturday, August 18; 9am
$17 members / $19 non-members
Check payable to AARP due at registration.
Geared to drivers 50 years and older,
this defensive driving class may reduce
insurance costs and points on your license.
Revitalize Your Resume
Tuesday, August 21; 7pm
Learn how to make your resume a dynamic
presentation of your skills and background
with Career Counselor Maureen Provost
Ryan. You may bring a current resume to the
workshop for review and suggestions.
Belly Dancing
Monday, August 27; 7pm
Lenora Dome returns to teach the basics of
belly dancing— not only get fit and reduce
stress but it’s a great way to achieve grace
and femininity. Wear loose, comfortable
clothes and socks or slippers—no sneakers!
We hope you all had a chance to join us on May 18 when we formally dedicated the
Dina M. Reilly Community Room.
Friends, retired staff, colleagues, and local representatives enjoyed the festive occasion, honoring a respected
member of the Deer Park Library family.
Pictured above are just some of those who attended: (Left to Right) Gail Pepa, Library Director;
Dorothy Weissgerber, Library Board President; Kevin Verbesey, Suffolk Cooperative Library
System Director; Marc Horowitz, North Babylon Library Director; State Assemblyman, Bob
Sweeney; State Senator Owen Johnson; and Herb Biblo, Long Island Library Resources
Executive Director. State Assemblyman, Andy Raia (unpictured) was also in attendance.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
**PLEASE READ**
PROGRAM INFORMATION
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
CHILD’S DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD
REQUIRED FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS.
In-person registration begins at 9:15am and
telephone registration begins at 11am. You are
only able to register one additional family besides your own
children for upcoming programs. All registrants must have a
Deer Park Library Card upon registration.
Please Note:
Due to programming the
Children’s Room will:
CLOSE at 6:45pm on 7/5
CLOSE at 6pm on 7/9, 7/16,
8/2, & 8/6
ClOSE at 5:30pm on 7/24
(Subject to change due to
program demand)
Teddy Bear Tales
Birth - 5 years (not entering K)
and an adult
Friday, July 13; 10-11am
Registration has begun
Share some “beary” special stories, songs,
and rhymes. Create your very own stuffed
friend.
PJs in the A.M.
Birth – 5 years (not entering K) with an adult
Tuesday, July 31; 10-10:45am
Registration begins 7/18
Before you get out of your jammies join us for
some storytime fun.
For single session programs we will begin checking in 5 minutes prior to the advertised start time of the program. Any vacancies remaining 10 minutes after the
single session program has begun will be offered to stand-bys and your spot will
be forfeited. Please be aware that “program reminder phone calls” are not always
possible. We ask that you remember the details of the programs you register
for. Your cooperation in our efforts to maximize program attendance and cost effectiveness is appreciated.
2012 National Summer Reading Club
“Dream Big - READ!”
A complete list of our Children’s Programs and Summer Reading Club Kits will
be available in the Children’s Room through Saturday, July 28. Please show your
Deer Park Library card to receive materials. (While supplies last.)
Snuggle Bunnies: Ages Birth - 5 years, NOT entering Kindergarten in September;
Batty Readers: Students entering Grades Kindergarten - 2 in September;
Night Owls: Students entering Grades 3-6 in September
Preschool Programs
All Preschool Programs will be held in the
Community Room unless specified otherwise.
Rise n’ Shine Rhymetime
Birth- 35 months with an adult
Wednesday, July 25; 10-10:45am
Registration begins 7/10
Wake up sleepyheads and join us for a morning
of rhymes and songs.
Bedtime Books n’ Bites
Ages 4 years to entering Grade 1
See School-Age Programs
Batty for Bats
Ages 4 years to entering K
See School-Age Programs
Over the Moon Storytime
Birth - Entering Grade 1 with an adult
Monday, August 6; 7-8pm Registration begins 7/23
Join us for some sleepy stories, songs and rhymes. This program will be held in the
Children’s Room.
School-Age
Programs
TDI
(Therapy Dogs International)
School-age; Children must be able to read.
Entering Grades 1- 3
Choose
one of the following sessions:
Monday, July 2; 4-5pm
All Programs will be held in
Thursday, July 5 OR
Registration has begun. Join us for
the Community Room unless
Thursday, August 2; 4:30-5:30pm
an afternoon of bingo complete with
specified otherwise.
Limited registration has begun. Practice your skills by reading
prizes!
aloud to Hunter, our specially trained therapy dog.
Stories n’ Smores Entering K - 2
Games & Goodies Entering Grades 3-6
Tuesday, July 10; 3:30-4:30pm
Thursday, July 12; 7-8:30pm Registration has begun.
Registration has begun. Join us for some great
Pair
up
with friends and teen volunteers to play board games amd munch on
stories as we make and eat smores! (Food served
snacks. (Snacks provided may not be suitable for those with food restrictions.)
may not appropriate for those with food restrictions.)
Bingo Bonanza
School-Age
Programs
Continued.....
Movie:Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Entering Grades 1-6
Tuesday, July 17; 4-5:30pm
Registration begins 7/2
When their town's prized produce starts disappearing, our cheese-loving inventor and his savvy canine
companion must use all their wildly imaginative inventions to try to capture a mysterious beast of epic and fluffy
proportions! Join us for this hilarious movie and a scrumptious snack. (Snack provided may not be suitable for
those with food restrictions.)
Tie-Dye Time
Bedtime Books n’ Bites
Ages 4 years to entering Grade 1
Wednesday, July 18; 7-8pm Registration begins 7/2
Pair up with a teen volunteer to read bedtime stories together
as you bite on some cookies and milk! (Snacks provided may
not be suitable for those with food restrictions.)
Gamin’ Ride
Entering Grades 1-6
Entering Grades 4-6
Friday, July 20; 3:45-5pm
Registration begins 7/2
You bring the pillowcase or pajama
top we’ll supply the dye, and together
we’ll make a tie-dye design.
Entering Grades K-2
Lego Make and
Take
Monday, July 30;
Entering Grades 2-6
3-4pm
Wednesday, August 1;
Monster Mania
Friday, July 27;
Choose 3:30-4:30pm
OR 4:30-5:30pm
Registration begins 7/18
Choose 3:30-4:15pm
Join
us
for
a
monstrously
Registration begins 7/10
OR 7:30-8:15pm
Gamin’ Ride is back! Enter a 50 foot fun storytime featuring Limited registration begins 7/18
interactive mobile theater and play monsters, monsters, and Create and KEEP your surprise
various Xbox, PS3, and Wii games. more monsters!
creation.
Discover Bats
Rated G
Entering Grades 1-3
Dream Catchers
Entering Grades 4-6
Friday, August 10; 4-5pm
Tuesday, August 7; 3:30-4:30pm
Registration begins 7/23
Registration begins 7/23
Discover batty stories, jokes, experiments, and Learn how to make this traditional Native American craft
more…
so that all your dreams may be sweet.
Multi-Age
Programs All multi-age
programs will be held in the
Children’s Room unless otherwise
specified.
Silly Sleepy Singalong
All Ages; (child must be comfortable sitting for
an extended period)
Monday, July 16; 7pm
Registration begins 7/21
Bring the family and celebrate summer with a
“wild and crazy guy” and his music! Join Kurt
Gallagher and clap your hands, stamp your feet,
get up and dance to the beat!
Family Bingo
Ages 4 and up with an adult
Thursday, July 5; 7:30-8:30pm
Registration has begun
Come play BINGO as a family for a chance to
win some fun prizes.
Animals After Dark
Ages 4 years and up with an adult
Tuesday, July 24; 6:30pm
Registration begins 7/10
When the sun goes down, it’s time for many
animals to wake up. Join us as Sweetbriar
Nature Center brings some of these nocturnal
creatures to the library.
Family Movie: The Lorax
Rated PG All Ages
Batty for
Bats
Ages 4 yrs. to entering K
Monday, July 23;
11am-12pm
Registration begins 7/10
Join us as we read Bats at the
Library, discover interesting
facts, and dine on a fun batty
cupcake. (Snack provided may
not be suitable for those with
food restrictions.)
Over the Moon
Storytime
Birth - Entering Grade 1
with an adult
See Preschool Programs
The Princess, the
Frog,and the Pea
Ages 3 and up with an adult
Monday, July 9; 7pm
Registration has begun
Join us as Goat on a Boat Puppet
Theatre puts a new twist on a couple of
old fairytales.
Magic of Amore
Ages 3 years and up with an adultt
Thursday, August 2;
7:15pm
Registration begins 7/18
Experience the magic and comedy of
Amore the Magician.
Wednesday, August 8 CHOOSE 10-11:30am OR 7-8:30pm Registration begins 7/23
A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams.To
find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.
. This program will be held in the Community Room.
No
Registration
Needed Programs
Walk-In Crafts
Monday, July 2; Thursday, July 12; Tuesday, July 17;
Wednesday, July 25; Monday, July 30; and Wednesday, August 8;
10:30am-8pm
All Ages! Children under 11
must be accompanied by an adult.
Shrinky Dink
Show your Deer Park Public
Surprises
Library Card to receive
Saturdays: July 7, July 21,
materials. Child
and August 4; 10am-4pm
MUST BE PRESENT
Design your own shrinky dinks.
to participate.
Amazing Animals
Saturdays: July 14,
July 28, and August 11;
10am-4pm
Coloring and activity sheets featuring
different nocturnal animals.
TEENS! TEENS! TEENS! Grades 6-12
Registration begins Saturday, June 18th (unless otherwise noted)
Teen Summer Reading Club Own the Night @ Your Library July 2 to August 11
Early registraion starts
First day to report is
Monday, June 18!
Monday, July 2!
All Deer Park Teens are invited to join the summer reading program! Explore
the YA book collection and other media available at the Library, and plan to
attend the varied “Own the Night” themed programs throughout the summer.
Please bring your Deer Park Library card with you when registering.
Starry Nigh t T-Shirt
Friday, July 6; 3-4pm
Recreate the famous Van Gogh painting on
a size large T-shirt using your own style.
Paints are permanent - dress for a mess!
Moon and Stars Plate
Monday, July 9; 3-4pm
Paint a celestial scene on a glass plate
using enamel paints safe for food.
Celestial Paper Art
Wednesday, July 11; 7-8pm
Use punch and stamping techniques to
create an “Own the Night” themed
bookmark, tag, and card.
Midnight Moon Cake
Friday, July 13; 4-5pm
You will cut a 7-inch cake into a moon and
two stars, then frost and decorate them with
sprinkles, licorice and M&Ms.
S.A.T.
Test Date:
October 6,
2012
Movie & Pizza: Hugo
(PG)
Wednesday, July 18; 1-3pm
Follow the magical story of Hugo, who lives
in the walls of a busy Paris train station.
Based on the book The Invention of Hugo
Cabret.
Meet the Artist
Michael Albert
and Share the Pop Art Experience
Monday, July 23; 2-4pm
Michael Albert will discuss his career as a
modern pop artist. You will also have a
hands-on experience creating a collage
from cereal and food boxes. See a sample
at the Adult Reference Desk.
Shooting Star Lantern
Wednesday, July 25; 3-4pm
You will splatter, drip and spray paint a thick
cardboard lantern and decorate the front
with wire and glow in the dark stars.
Dreamcatcher Necklace
Friday, August 3; 4-5pm
Create a beautiful necklace using colorful
glass beads, feathers and leather cord.
(Necklace has removeable key chain.)
Spoon Pendant
Wednesday, August 8; 4-5pm
Have fun forming a cool pendant from a
spoon by hammering and gluing assorted
charms and stones in a mini collage.
Charmed Locker Mirror
Tuesday, August 14; 4-5pm
Start the school year off right with this fun
and cool locker mirror loaded with glitter,
charms, gems and puzzle pieces.
Movie & Sundae:
We Bought a Zoo (PG)
Wednesday, August 15; 1-3:15pm
Make your own delicious ice cream sundae
and watch this entertaining film about a family who moves into a house that has a zoo.
The family and zoo staff run into all sorts of
adventures as they try to get the zoo in
shape and open to the public.
Get Ready with our S.A.T. Prep Class Consisting of four 2½ hour sessions
Tuesdays: September 11, 18, 25 & October 2; 6-8:30pm
Math and English will be tutored by qualified teachers. You will receive a copy of
Barron’s Pass Key to the SAT. Fee for this program is $85 per student. Payment due at
registration and must be made by check (or Money Order) payable to the Deer Park Public Library.
Sunday
10
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9-11am Senior Advocate
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3-4pm Monster Mania
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5:30pm Beaded Bracelet
10:30am-8pm Walk-In Crafts 10-10:45am PJs in the A.M.
For program details and registration information
please refer to the newsletter.
2pm Knitting
4:30-5:30pm
7pm Wildflowers of L.I.
7:15-8:15pm
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7pm Cataract Seminar
1pm Movie: The Artist
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Adult programs are listed in black,
Children’s in burgundy, and
Young Adult’s in blue.
7:30pm Board Meeting
10:30am-8pm Walk-In Crafts
10-10:45am Rhymetime
3-4pm Shooting Star
Lantern
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11am- 12pm Batty for Bats 6:30pm Animals at Night
2-4pm Meet Pop Artist
Michael Albert
3:30-5:30pmYA Movie:
Hugo
10:30am-8pm Walk-In Crafts 7-8pm Bedtime Books n’
Bites
4-5:30pm Wallace &
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10am Quilting
4:30-5:30pm TDI
7:30-8:30pm Family Bingo
10:am-4pm Shrinky Dink
Surprises
1pm Movie: Tinker, Tailor, 3-4pm Starry Night T
Soldier, spy
The Deer Park Public Library encourages
all patrons to participate in our
programs. Please let us know in advance
if you require special accomodations
due to a disability.
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10:am-4pm Shrinky Dink
Surprises
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3:30-4:30pm or 4:30-5:30pm 10:am-4pm Amazing Animals
Gamin’ Ride
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3:45-5pm Tie-Dye Time
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7-8pm Celestial Paper Art 10:30am-8pm Walk-In Crafts 10-11am Teddy Bear tales 9am-3pm Defensive
2pm Knitting
4-5pm Midnight Moon Cake Driving
10:am-4pm Amazing Animals
7-8:30pm Games &
Goodies
11
CLOSED
Gromit: The Curse of the
Were-Rabbit
7pm Book Discussion:
Kitchen House
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and the Pea
3-4pm Moon & Stars Plate 3:30-4:30pm Stories n’
7pm The Princess, the Frog, Smores
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10:30am-8pm Walk-In Crafts 6:30pm Cooking
with Charlie
4-5pm Bingo Bonanza
7pm Silly Sleepy Songs
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10:am-4pm Shrinky Dink
Surprises
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9am AAR Defensive
Driving
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10:am-4pm Amazing Animals
9am Defensive Driving
4-5pm Dreamcatcher
Necklace
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4-5pm Dream Catchers
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7:15pm Magic of Amore
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2pm Knitting
4:30-5:30pm
7pm ETSY
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1pm Movie: Sherlock
Holmes: A game of
Shadows
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2pm Knitting
7-8pm
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3:30-5:30pmYA Movie: We 10:30am-8pm
Bought a Zoo
4-5pm Spoon Pendant
10:30am-8pm Walk-In Craft
3:30-4:30pm Discover Bats 10am-11:30am or 7-8:30pm
Family Movie: The Lorax
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7pm Revitalize Your
Resume
4-5pm Charmed Locker
Mirror
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3:30-4:15pm or 7:30-8:15pm 1pm Movie:The Woman in 10am
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Lego Make and Take
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7-8pmOver the Moon
Storytime
For program details and registration information please refer
to the newsletter.
Adult programs are listed in black,
Children’s in burgundy, and
Young Adult’s in blue.
Sunday
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11am-7:30pm
1:30-4:30pm
7pm Belly Dancing