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Harborfields
PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER
April 2015
TH E
Aco u st i x
Behind Every Great
Community...
In Concert!
Performing Hits From The 60s & 70s
Sunday, April 1 2 th
2:30 PM
Is A
Great
Library!
Annual Meeting,
Trustee Election
and BUDGET VOTE
Tuesday, April 14th
3 - 9 PM
Please Remember to Vote!
This talented eight-member cover band will have the
audience dancing in the aisles with their high-energy performance featuring music from The Beatles, America, The
Rolling Stones, CSN, the Eagles and The Everly Brothers.
These rock-n-roll bands of the ‘60s and ‘70s made their mark
on the music world with their unmistakable vocal harmonies.
The Acoustix have successfully captured the original sound,
mood and harmonies of these iconic musicians in their own
performance that’s not to be missed! Band members include
Matt Bruno, Bob Doyle, Matt Doyle, Mike Giampaolo, Cherie
Lehman, Gary Pumilia, Kathy Harbourne Rath and Jon Wibben. Free tickets are available at the Circulation Desk.
3D Printer and Overdrive Kiosk
in the Library throughout April
3D Printer Demo: Thursday, April 2nd, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Learn about the 3D Printer and see how easy it is to create
a three-dimensional model of virtually any shape. Teens and
adults are welcome. Please register.
Flipster is an exciting new service accessible through your
electronic devices that will offer easy newsstand access to
magazines such as People, Men’s Health, O and more. Visit
the Library homepage to connect to Flipster.
Harborfields Public Library 631-757-4200
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
Trustee Election & Budget Vote April 14th, 3 - 9 PM
2015 - 2016 Proposed Operating Budget
Dear Friends,
When you walk into the Library you can easily see why we
define ourselves as a Community Center. People of all ages
visit us daily to take advantage of the diverse services that we
offer.
At our busy Circulation Desk, over 300,000 DVDs, books,
music CDs, magazines, audiobooks and more were checked
out in 2014. We provided over 1,000 programs in 2014 with
more than 25,000 people attending. In addition to the programs that the Library hosts there are many outside non-profit
organizations that use our space for their meetings. As we move forward, the popularity of digital materials
continues to increase. E-books and digital audiobooks were
downloaded by Harborfields residents at a record pace – almost 30,000 e-books alone! In 2014 we introduced access to
IndieFlix which provides online streaming of independent films
from around the world. This year we will introduce Flipster,
a source for digital magazines. Our initial collection of 38
popular magazines will be available to read on most portable
devices. The 2015 - 2016 Proposed Operating Budget has a modest
increase of $67,289. This is a 1.43% increase from the 2014
- 2015 budget. The proposed increases in the 2015 Building Improvement line and Furniture line are for the creation of an
additional Quiet Room and renovation and expansion of the
Young Adult Area. The Harborfields Public Library has something for everyone,
from the youngest members of the community to the oldest. Our goal is to continue to provide services 24 hours a day with
the professionalism you have come to expect from our library
and staff. Sincerely,
Carol Albano, Library Director
The Annual Meeting of the Harborfields Public
Library will be held on Tuesday, April 14th, 2015
at 2:30 PM in the Library.
The Budget Vote and Trustee Election will be held
immediately following from 3 PM until 9 PM.
Absentee ballots may be applied for at the Business Office of the
Harborfields Public Library, Monday through Friday, from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Such applications must be received by the Library Director at least seven (7)
days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day
before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Upon
approval of the application, an absentee ballot will be issued. All absentee
ballots must be received at the Library by 5 PM on the day of the election
in order to be counted. Persons designated by the Suffolk County Board of
Elections as “permanently disabled” pursuant to provisions of the Election
Law will automatically receive an absentee ballot and need not apply.
In addition to the vote on the proposed operating budget, there will be an election for the position on the Library
Board of Trustees presently held by William Baker. This
position has a five‑year term of office, expiring on June
30th, 2020.
Harborfields Public Library 2014-2015
FINAL
$2,205,025
$1,000
$25,000
$500
$176,150
$40,000
2015-2016
PROPOSED
$2,102,139
$15,000
$20,000
$30,000
$201,650
$55,000
Audio Books, Music CDs & eBooks
$12,950
$13,650
DVDs
Microfilm
Periodicals
Non-Book Materials
Contingency
Other Library Materials
Computer Software and Licensing
Office and Library Supplies
Telecommunications
Postage and Freight
Public Relations
Programs
Conference and Travel
SCLS Member Library Support
Professional Fees: Legal
Professional Fees: Accounting
Membership Dues
Equipment Service
Copiers
$34,600
$175
$18,000
$900
$10,000
$750
$6,000
$30,000
$21,000
$10,000
$37,500
$55,500
$12,000
$43,000
$6,500
$20,400
$2,200
$13,000
$20,000
$46,800
$175
$19,500
$1,000
$10,000
$1,000
$6,500
$30,000
$21,000
$10,000
$39,500
$75,000
$12,000
$45,000
$6,500
$22,000
$3,000
$13,000
$20,000
$23,000
$23,000
Fuel and Utilities
Custodial Supplies
Building Maintenance
Insurance
Building Improvements
Building Services
Election Expenses
Payroll Fees
Retirement
Social Security
Workers Compensation
Unemployment
Disability
Health Insurance
NY-MCTMT (MTA Payroll Tax)
Transfer for Debt Service
BUDGET GRAND TOTAL:
$185,000
$14,000
$16,025
$58,000
$75,000
$39,000
$6,000
$3,700
$450,000
$180,000
$25,000
$4,000
$8,750
$470,000
$9,000
$465,000
$4,833,625
$180,000
$14,000
$19,500
$61,250
$150,000
$50,600
$8,000
$3,800
$380,000
$180,000
$30,000
$4,000
$8,750
$440,000
$8,000
$460,000
$4,840,314
Copiers:
Interest:
NY State Incentive Aid:
Rental Fees:
Miscellaneous:
TOTAL INCOME:
APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE:
FINAL
$7,000
$10,000
$5,000
$3,000
$35,000
$60,000
$60,000
PROPOSED
$7,000
$10,000
$5,000
$2,400
$35,000
$59,400
$0
BUDGET TOTALS
Amount Raised by Taxes:
Increase Amt. Raised by Taxes:
% Budget Increase:
% Tax Increase:
FINAL
$4,713,625
$71,217
0.71%
1.53%
PROPOSED
$4,780,914
$67,289
0.14%
1.43%
ITEMS
Salaries
Library Equipment
Computers
Furniture
Books
Online Reference Databases
Partnership of Automated
Libraries in Suffolk
631-757-4200
The Proposed Operating Budget is in compliance
with NYS General Municipal Law § 3-c.
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
Young Adults
Teens must be Harborfields residents in grades 6 - 12 to register for these
programs, unless otherwise noted. Please call YA Central or register online.
3D Printer Demonstration
Thursday, April 2nd, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Learn about the 3D Printer and see how easy it is to create
a three-dimensional model of virtually any shape from scratch.
Teens and adults are welcome. Please register.
Poetry Scarf Workshop
Thursday, April 9th, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
In honor of Poetry Month join your friends and make a
fabulous poetry scarf. If you have a favorite poem bring it
along. Please register.
Young Artists
Fine Arts Exhibition
in the Art Gallery
April 1st - 29th
Artists Reception
Tuesday, April 21st
7:00 PM
Please R.S.V.P.
Pizza and a Movie for Teens:
Into the Woods
Friday, April 10th, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Teens in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to enjoy pizza
and a screening of the movie Into the Woods, a modern twist
on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the
consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This
humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of
Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk,
and Rapunzel, all tied together by an original story involving
a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their
interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them. Rated
PG. Please register.
Shakespeare’s Clowns!
Monday, April 20th, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Ever wonder what Shakespeare’s clowns are all about?
What’s their purpose? What’s their place? What’s their position? Come out for a taste of accessing and creating some of
the wittiest characters ever written for the theatre! You’ll learn
a few tricks and tips in the art of “clowning” as well as techniques for transitioning those concepts into your own acting
style! Please register.
Poetry Slam!
Friday, April 17th, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Local poet Billy Lamont will share his poems and love for
poetry as a creative expression. He will discuss the power of
words, whether they be positive or negative, and give examples of writing styles throughout the ages. Students will have
the opportunity to share their poetry as well. Please register.
Teen Advisory Board
For students in 7th through 12 grade
April 15th, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
At this month’s meeting, we will help plan for the summer
reading club and talk about upcoming programs and new
books. We also will enjoy fun book-related activities. If you
have a book recommendation, please share! Please register.
Back by Popular Demand!
Saturday, April 25th, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This event, held at St. Joseph’s College, celebrates reading by connecting teens and authors. Teens can earn five
hours of community service for attending. Please inquire
at the Young Adult Desk for information on how to apply to
partner with an author for the day.
TEENS CONNECT
Programs open to students in grades 7 through 12
Teen Tech Squad
Saturday, April 11th, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
For students in grades 8 through 12
Assist adults with various technologyrelated questions about smartphones, PC’s,
iPads, iPods and social networking and
earn two hours of community service.
Teens Connect
LEGOs Helpers
Saturday, April 18th, 2:30 – 4:15 PM
Open to students in grades 7 through 12
Student volunteers will assist with the Children’s LEGOs
program and earn up to two hours of community service. This
program is limited to four volunteers. Register online or call
the Young Adult Desk on Thursday, April 2nd at 9:00 AM
Chess Mates
Saturday, April 11th, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Open to students in grades 7 through 12
Student volunteers can earn one hour of community service
by partnering up with a 2nd – 5th grader and teaching them
the game of chess. Register online or call the Young Adult
Desk on Thursday, April 2nd at 9:00 AM.
** Registration by phone or online begins on the 1st of the month for YA programs unless otherwise noted **
Adult Programs
Please
the Reference
Desk
or register
online
for adult
programs
unless
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Gettysburg, The
Turning Point
DATES TO
REMEMBER
Sunday, April 26th, 2:30 PM
Township Theatre Group’s Touring
Company will present a collection of
four short plays about special dates,
possible dates and just plain dating.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Free
tickets are available at the Circulation Desk.
Maximizing Your Social Security
Wednesday, April 22nd, 7:00 PM
How and when to collect Social Security is a subject on the
minds of many Americans. Join Craig J. Ferrantino, CWS ® ,
Certified Wealth Strategist and host of the radio show It’s All About
Retirement for an informative session. The following subjects
will be covered: the Social Security planning process, planning
strategies specifically designed for couples, and a discussion
about how to maximize your benefits. Please register.
Introduction to Home Solar Power
Tuesday, April 28th, 7:00 PM
If you’ve ever considered going solar, have an interest in lowering your utility costs or are just curious about how it all works,
please join Premier Solar Solutions for this informative workshop.
Learn how “going green” with solar energy can benefit your community, your environment and your personal finances. Topics
discussed will include basic installation, engineering and permits,
rebates and incentives, and leasing vs. purchasing. A question
and answer session will follow the presentation. Please register.
Create A Spring Flower
Thursday, April 23rd, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Join Stephanie Knepper for another fun craft. Create your
own flower on canvas using an endless choice of scrapbook
paper and adhesive. Samples will be on display at the Reference Desk. All materials will be provided along with a choice of
canvas color for a $10 fee payable at registration. Limited to
Harborfields Library cardholders.
Thursday, April 16th
at 7:30 PM
Professional photographer Michael Fairchild
takes you on a fascinating historical journey to
the fields of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where the destiny of
the United States was forged in the crucible of the American Civil War. Fairchild has crafted a short history of the
battle that combines historic photographs with images that
he shot at Civil War reenactments in 1988 and 1989. The
video opens with a short interview with James McPherson,
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom.
The program also explores some of the basic causes of
the bloodiest conflict in American history. Renowned Long
Island artist Mort Kunstler has also generously contributed
compelling battle images for this project. Please register.
14th Annual Long Island Reads
“From Cover to Cover”
Book Discussion
Wednesday, April 15th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join nonfiction book discussion facilitator Brad Silverman
to discuss The Dreyfus Affair:The Scandal That Tore France in
Two by Piers Paul Read. Copies of this book are available at
the Circulation Desk.
APRIL MOVIES
Friday, April 17th, 1:30 PM
Tuesday, April 14th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Join facilitator John Busch and share your thoughts on current events. Please call the Reference Desk or register online.
Harborfields Public Library Reads
“Just the Facts” Nonfiction Book Discussion
Thursday, April 23rd, 7:00 PM
Right to Work Laws–Pro Worker or Anti Union?
Thursday, April 2nd & Friday, April 10th
10 AM - 2:00 PM (by appointment only)
Island
One Island - One Book
Donna Diamond will lead the discussion
of this year’s Long Island Reads selection The Museum of
Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman. Long Island Reads
is a joint project of the Nassau Library System and the public
libraries of Suffolk County that brings Long Islanders together
to read the same book, participate in discussions and enjoy
related events during National Library Week. For more information visit: www.longislandreads.org. Copies of this book are
available at the Circulation Desk.
Global Viewpoints Forum
AARP Tax Preparation
Long
BIRDMAN Rated R, 119 minutes
Starring Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton,
Emma Stone and Naomi Watts
Friday, March 27th, 1:30 PM
THE IMITATION GAME Rated PG-13, 114 minutes
Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley,
Matthew Goode and Rory Kinnear
631-757-4200
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
Adult Programs
Please
the Reference
Desk
or register
online
for adult
programs
unless
Please call
thecall
Reference
Desk or
register
online
for adult
programs
unless
otherwise
noted.
In-person
registration
is
required
for
all
programs
withaafee.
fee.
otherwise noted. In-person registration is required for all programs with
Mah Jongg for Beginners
TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
Fridays, April 24th, May 1st, May 8th, & May 15th,
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Organize Your Computer
Monday, April 13th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
This class will help you understand the Windows file management structure including drives, folders and files. Create
folders, copy/move files, and delete folders and files. Please
register.
The game of Mah Jongg has been played for centuries. Join
instructor Cathy Crocetti and learn how to play this exciting tile
game. No prior experience required. A $15 fee, payable upon
registration at the Reference Desk, includes the required 2015
Mah Jongg Card.
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Free Health Screening
St. Francis Mobile Bus at the Library
Learn more about the most popular word processing program. This hands-on workshop will introduce you to formatting and additional features that will help you on your way to
using the program to its fullest potential. Please register.
If you have never used a computer before, please see the
Reference Librarian for alternate training options. Hands-on
classroom space is limited, please only register for programs
that you know you will be attending. Additional workshops will
be presented in coming months.
Anyone above the age of 18 is invited to come for a free
health screening provided by registered nurses from St. Francis
Hospital. The screenings will include a brief cardiac history, blood
pressure, and a simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes.
Patient education and referrals also will be available. Screenings will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The bus will be
parked in the circular driveway on Broadway. If you need additional information, contact the St. Francis Outreach Department
at 516-629-2013.
SeniorNet Seminars: Social Media
Medicare Services Counselor
Social media is a term that describes the way people use
the Internet to interact with one another. The most popular
social media services are Facebook, with over 1.3 billion users,
and Twitter, with 650 million users. Join us to see how people
around the world use Facebook and Twitter to stay in touch
over the Internet. You’ll also see an overview of YouTube, the
popular video site.
Larry Elmen, HIICAP Counselor for Suffolk County RSVP, is
available to discuss Medicare Services, Medicaid Options, Prescription Drug Programs, and Long Term Care/New York State
Partnership Program Insurance. Registration is not required.
Private sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis
in the Literacy Booth.
Tuesday, April 21st, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday, April 27th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, April 21st, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Wednesdays, April 1st & 15th, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Technology Help From the Teen Tech Squad
Saturday, April 11th, 9:30 -11:30 AM
AARP Smart Driver
Our Teen Tech Squad will help you with your devices including smartphones, iPad and iPod and teach you the basics of
social networking (Twitter, Facebook, etc.). A tech-savvy teen
will provide you with the hands-on, one-on-one help that you
need! Please call the Reference Desk to make your 30-minute
appointment.
You must bring a check payable to AARP to the Reference
Desk to register. The fee is $20 for AARP members and $25
for non-members. Please bring your license and AARP membership card with you to the class.
Barbara Schwenker, a certified fitness/dance instructor who
understands the limitations of common medical conditions such
as arthritis, or hip, knee and back pain, will teach the class. Participants are encouraged to move and workout at their own pace.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and remember to bring a
water bottle to the class. There is a $20 non-refundable fee for
this eight-week session. In-person registration is accepted at
the Reference Desk.
Harborfields Public Library Empire Safety Defensive Driving
Wednesday & Thursday, May 20th & 21st, 6:00 - 9: 00 PM
Dance Therapeutics
Mondays, April 20th, 27th, May 11th,18th,
and June 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
(No class on 5/4 and 5/25)
Wednesday & Thursday, April 8th & 9th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
There is a $28 fee, payable by check only to Empire Safety Council, for this class. Drivers may be eligible for discounts
and reduce points from their driving record upon completion
of this six-hour class. In-person registration at the Reference
Desk is required.
English Conversation Group
Mondays, April 6th through May 11th,
10:00 - 11:30 AM Hola! Hello! Allo!
Practice and improve your English in a casual and fun environment. This program is open to all. Please call the Reference Desk or register online.
631-757-4200
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
Babies & Toddlers
Children must be Harborfields residents to register and attend these
programs. Please call Youth Services to register.
Mother Goose
For children ages birth to 24-months-old and a caregiver
Sunday, April 12th, 2:00 PM
Registration is not required. Siblings are welcome.
Let’s Make Music
Children ages 12- to 35-months-old and a caregiver
Thursdays, April 23rd & 30th, 10:30 AM or 11:15 AM
Sing and move in this half-hour introductory musical class
with instructor Diane Young. Registration begins Monday, April
13th. Siblings are welcome.
Story Art: The Snail And The Colorful
World Of Henri Matisse
Children ages 4- to 5-years-old and a caregiver
Thursday, April 9th, 2:30 - 3:15 PM
Henri Matisse used paper cut outs to create art like his famous collage “The Snail”. Join us as we read about this artist
and explore colors and shapes as we create our own masterpiece. Registration begins Wednesday, April 1st. No siblings
please.
Shake, Rattle And Roll
Children ages 3- to 5-years-old
Wednesday, April 15th, 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Puzzle Time
Children ages 12- to 48-months-old and a caregiver
Wednesday, April 8th, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Puzzles, puzzles everywhere! Enjoy a variety of puzzle
books and play with puzzles of all shapes and sizes. Each
child will create their very own puzzle to take home. Registration is not required. Siblings are welcome.
Making Music
Children ages 24- to 48-months-old and a caregiver
Friday, April 17th, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Enhance your child’s development and love of music
through song, dance, movement, games, and instruments with
an instructor from Gymboree. Registration begins Wednesday,
April 8th. No siblings please.
Let’s Pretend!
Children ages 3- to 5-years-old and a caregiver
Monday, April 20th (Be a Chef), and
Monday, April 27th (Be an Engineer), 1:30 - 2:30 PM
It’s time to shake your fingers and toes, rattle those instruments and dance to the beat of great kids’ songs with Ms.
Diane. Registration begins Monday, April 6th.
Let’s Move & Groove
Children ages 3- to 6-years-old
Tuesday, April 7th,
11:00- 11:45 AM
Join Diane Young for a morning program of music, singing,
movement, and instruments.
Registration begins Wednesday,
April 1st.
In the Children’s
Meeting Room
Monday, April 6th,
10:30 AM
FRANKLIN AND FRIENDS:
SHARING IS CARING
Jumping
Jelly Beans
Contest
Saturday, April 25th,
11:00 AM
April 1st – April 25th
Children are encouraged to come dressed in character while
they listen to stories, engage in activities and create an item
to take home. We will conclude our program with a march
through the Library showing off what we have made. Registration begins Monday, April 13th. No siblings please.
Toddler Movies
Children ages 4-years-old
through those in 5th grade, read
a book, fill out an entry form
and take a guess on the number of jelly beans in the jar for a
chance to win a fun prize.
GREEN KIDS CLUB: THE
GREEN SPRING, SAVING
OUR PLANET
An adult must accompany the children at all
times. Please, no eating
or drinking during the
movie. Registration
is not required.
Breezy Butterfly Preschool Craft
Children ages 3- to 5-years-old and a caregiver
Friday, April 24th, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Celebrate Earth Day with stories and a craft to take home.
Just as a caterpillar changes, we will transform recycled materials into a beautiful butterfly. Registration begins Thursday,
April 16th. No siblings please.
Nursery School Artwork
April 5th - 18th - Huntington YMCA Preschool
April 19th - May 2nd - The Kinder Club Nest
Harborfields Public Library 631-757-4200
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
Children’s Programs for Grades K - 5
Register online for programs with an asterisk* after the title.
The Great Junk Art Challenge
Children in grades K 3 and a caregiver
Fridays, April 10th OR
April 24th,
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Families with children in grades K – 5
Friday, April 10th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Put your family’s creativity to the test and help the
environment in time for Earth Day! Bring clean recyclables
(cans, bottles, boxes, old CDs, etc.) to use and share. We
will provide the rest for you to create cool sculptures with a
mystery theme. Registration begins Thursday, April 2nd.
Children will read
one-on-one with Cutch, a
certified therapy dog from
Therapy Dogs, International, Inc. Please sign up
for a 15-minute session
on either of the two dates
listed above. Registration
begins on Monday, April
6th. Siblings are welcome
Jester Jim Family Program
Tuesday, April 14th, 7:00 – 7:45 PM
Families with children ages 4-years-old through 5th
grade are invited to a high-energy evening of beat-box
music and juggling. We are excited to welcome back performer Jester Jim, as he entertains you with nothing more
than a trunk full of props. This program is sponsored by
the Friends of the Library. Tickets will be available in the
Children’s room beginning April 1st.
Mother’s Day Bouquet*
Children in grades 2 – 5
Monday, May 4th, 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Fanciful Flowers
Kindergarten Craft
Thursday, April 16th, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
The flowers are finally starting to bloom! Join us as we
read stories and create a fun flower craft to celebrate the
return of warm weather and beautiful blossoms. Registration
begins Wednesday, April 8th.
Haiku and You!
Surprise mom by creating a vibrant floral bouquet with help
from members of the Centerport Garden Club. Each child also
will make a bouquet for a homebound member of the community
in the Meals on Wheels program. Online registration begins on
Monday, April 27th.
The Art Of Decoupage
Children in grades 3 – 5
Thursday, April 23rd, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Children in grades 1 & 2
Thursday, April 30th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
We will read the book Hi, Koo! A Year of Seasons by Jon J.
Muth, and learn about the beautiful form of Japanese poetry called
haiku. Then we will make a craft featuring the adorable panda,
Koo. Registration begins Tuesday, April 21st.
iHola Amigos!
Children will learn how to decoupage mason jars to make
Spring Into Yoga!*
Children in grades 3 – 5
Wednesdays, April 22nd & April 29th, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Hibernating too much this winter? Come out and stretch
and strengthen your body with certified yoga instructor, Alice
Weiser. These upbeat classes will help you feel refreshed,
energized and ready to jump into your springtime activities! Online registration begins Wednesday, April 15th.
Children in grades 1 & 2
Mondays, April 13th, 20th, & 27th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Come and learn Spanish in a fun and educational environment with Ms. Rosana. This three-week program will introduce children to basic Spanish through music, games, and
stories. Registration begins on Thursday, April 2nd.
Tae Kwon Do With Chris Gates*
TINY TIGERS – Children in grades K – 2
Tuesday, April 21st, 5:00 - 5:45 PM
KIDS BASIC TRAINING – Children in grades 3 – 5
Tuesday, April 28th, 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Chess Mates*
Children in grades 2 - 5
Saturday, April 11th, 2:30 - 3:00 PM OR 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Challenge yourself with an exciting game of Chess. Participants should have some knowledge of the game but will get basic
tips and strategies as they play with an experienced high school
student. Online registration begins Wednesday, April 1st.
Harborfields Public Library Tail Waggin’
Tales
Children will be introduced to basic Tae Kwon Do moves
including jumping and tumbling to build coordination, strength,
speed and self-discipline in a fun and supportive environment.
Online registration begins Thursday, April 9th.
631-757-4200
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
Children’s Programs for Grades K - 5
Register online for programs with an asterisk* after the title.
LEGOs
for Little Ones
Children ages 30 months-to
5-years-old & a caregiver
Friday, April 3rd,
11:00 - 11:45 AM
Registration is not required.
Siblings are welcome.
Building with
LEGOs*
Children in grades K - 2
Saturday, April 18th,
2:30 - 3:15 PM
Online registration begins
Tuesday, April 7th.
LEGOs at
the Library*
Children in grades 3 - 5
Saturday, April 18th,
3:30 - 4:15 PM
The Page Turners*
Children in 2nd grade
Thursdays, April 16th & May 14th, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Spend an hour with friends and a librarian reading Stink
and the World’s Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers by Megan
McDonald in this introductory book discussion. We will read
the first half of the book in April and the second half in May.
Pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room. Online
registration begins Tuesday, April 7th. Since this is a two-part
program we ask that you register only if you can attend both
sessions.
In the Children’s
Meeting Room
Saturday, April 4th, 2:30 PM
PENGUINS OF
MADAGASCAR
(PG) 92 minutes
Tuesday, April 7th, 2:00 PM
BIG HERO 6
(PG) 102 minutes
Saturday, April 25th,
2:30 PM
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM:
SECRET OF THE TOMB
(PG) 98 minutes
No food or drink during the
movie or in the Library please.
Children under the age of ten
years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.
April 2015
Featured Bookmark
ALEXIS PORZIO
Age 5
Welcome Spring
Scavenger Hunt
3rd Grade Kids Read*
Wednesday, May 27th, 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Join your friends in discussing Numbed! by David Lubar.
When a robot at the math museum zaps their math skills, Logan and his mischievous friend, Benedict, must pass a series
of math challenges to retrieve their knowledge. Online registration begins Monday, April 27th. Pick up a copy of the book
in the Children’s Room.
Saturday, April 4th through
Saturday, April 11th.
Study Buddies
Read And Rap*
Children in grades 4 - 6 and a caregiver
Friday, May 15th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
We will be discussing Theodore Boone:
Kid Lawyer by John Grisham. Online registration begins on Monday, April 20th. Pick up the book in
the Children’s Room. Parents who attend the discussion are
asked to read the book.
Harborfields Public Library Online registration begins
Tuesday, April 7th. April’s
Theme: Anything Goes.
Family Movies
For students in grades 3 - 8
Mondays and Thursdays
from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
(when school is in session)
Appointments are encour-
aged, and are scheduled in
half-hour increments. Please
call the Young Adult Desk to
make an appointment.
631-757-4200
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
Monday
27 9 AM-3rd Grade Kids Read* &
19 26 3 PMTownship
Theatre
Group:
Dates to
Remember
Mother's Day Bouquet* Registration
9:30 & 10:30 AM-Patty-Cake!
10 AM-ESL Conversation Group
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
1:30 PM-Let's Pretend
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-¡Hola Amigos!
6:45 PM-6-week SAT Prep
7 PM-Intro to Microsoft Word
9 AM-Read and Rap* Registration
9:30 & 10:30 AM-Patty-Cake!
10 AM-ESL Conversation Group
10 AM-Living Healthy Workshops
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
1:30 PM-Let's Pretend
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-¡Hola Amigos!
6:45 PM-6-week SAT Prep
7 PM-Shakespeare's Clowns
20 3 PM-The
Acoustix in
Concert
2 PMMother
Goose
9 AM-Let's Make Music & Let's Pretend
Registration
9:30 & 10:30 AM-Patty-Cake!
10 AM-ESL Conversation Group
10 AM-Living Healthy Workshops
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-¡Hola Amigos!
6:45 PM-6-week SAT Prep
7 PM-Organize Your Computer
7:30 PM-Friends of the Library Meeting
13 12 9:30 & 10:30 AM-1, 2, Buckle My
Shoe
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's and
4's*
6 PM-Kids Basic Training: Tae Kwon
Do with Chris Gates*
7 PM-Introduction to Home Solar
Power
28 9 AM-Haiku & You! Registration
9:30 & 10:30 AM-1, 2, Buckle My
Shoe
10 AM-St. Francis Hospital Free
Health Screening
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's & 4's*
3:30 PM-SeniorNet Seminar
5 PM-Tiny Tigers: Tae Kwon Do
with Chris Gates*
7 PM-HHS Young Artists Reception
21 9:30 & 10:30 AM-1, 2, Buckle My
Shoe
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's and
4's*
3 PM-Library Budget Vote and
Trustee Election
7 PM-Global Viewpoints
7 PM-Jester Jim Family Program
14 9 AM- Page Turners* Registration
9 AM-Building with LEGOs*
Registration
9 AM-LEGOs at the Library*
Registration
11 AM-Let's Move & Groove
2 PM-Family Movie: Big Hero 6
7 9:30 AM-Just for K's*
10:30 AM-Story Time for 3's and 4's*
2 PM-Taproot
2:15 PM-Just for K's*
7 PM-Spring into Yoga!*
29 9:30 AM-Just for K's*
10:30 AM-Story Time for 3's and 4's*
2 PM-Taproot
2:15 PM-Just for K's*
7 PM-Maximizing Social Security
7 PM-Spring into Yoga!*
22 9 AM- Spring into Yoga!* Registration
9:30 AM-Just for K's*
10:30 AM-Story Time for 3's and 4's*
11:30 AM-"From Cover to Cover"
1 PM-Medicare Services Counselor
2 PM-Taproot
2:15 PM-Just for K's*
6:30 PM-Shake, Rattle and Roll
7 PM-Teen Advisory Board Meeting
15 9 AM-Making Music Registration
9 AM-Fanciful Flowers Registration
9:30 AM-AARP Smart Driver Course
11 AM-Puzzle Time
2 PM-Taproot
8 9 AM-Shake, Rattle, and Roll &
Tail Waggin' Tales Registration
10 AM-ESL Conversation Group
10 AM-Living Healthy Workshops
10:30 AM-Toddler Movie:Franklin and
Friends: Sharing is Caring
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
Library
Closed
Easter
6 5 1 Jester Jim Tickets Available!
Wednesday
Online registration is available for children’s programs with *
Adult programs are italicized
Tuesday
Jumping Jelly Beans Contest Begins!
9 AM-Chess Mates*, Let's Move &
Groove & Story Art Registration
9:30 AM-Just for K's*
10:30 AM-Story Time for 3's & 4's*
1 PM-Medicare Services Counselor
2 PM-Taproot
2:15 PM-Just for K's*
Look for this sign in the window of participating businesses and present your Harborfields
Public Library card to receive a discount.
Sunday
10 AM-Arthritis Exercise
10:30 & 11:15 AM-Let's Make Music
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's and 4's*
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Haiku & You!
30 10 AM-Arthritis Exercise
10 AM-Create a Spring Flower
10:30 & 11:15 AM-Let’s Make Music
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's & 4's*
4 PM-Study Buddies
7 PM-Just the Facts
7 PM-The Art of Decoupage
7:30 PM-Board of Trustees Meeting
23 9 AM-Breezy Butterfly Preschool Craft
& The Art of Decoupage Registration
10 AM-Arthritis Exercise
10:30 AM-Mommy, Daddy, & Me*
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's & 4's*
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Fanciful Flowers K- Craft
6:30 PM-The Page Turners*
7:30 PM-Gettysburg, The Turning Point
16 9 AM-Tae Kwon Do with Chris Gates*
Registration
10 AM-Arthritis Exercise
10:30 AM-Mommy, Daddy, & Me*
2:30 PM-Story Art
4:30 PM-Full STEAM Ahead!
6 PM-AARP Smart Driver Course
7 PM-Poetry Scarf Workshop
9 & ¡Hola Amigos! Registration
10 AM-AARP Tax Counselor
10 AM-Arthritis Exercise
10:30 AM-Mommy, Daddy, & Me*
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3's & 4's*
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Full STEAM Ahead!
7 PM-3D Printing Demo
2 9 AM-The Great Junk Art Challenge
Thursday
Authors Unlimited @
St. Joseph’s College
Jumping Jelly Beans
Contest Ends!
11 AM-Toddler Movie:
Green Kids Club: The
Green Spring, Saving
Our Planet
2:30 PM-Family
Movie:Night at the
Museum: Secret of the
Tomb
25 2:30 PM-Building
with LEGOs*
2:30 PM-Teens
Connect: LEGOs
Helpers
3:30 PM-LEGOs at the
Library*
18 Hunt Ends!
9:30 AM-Teens
Connect: Teen Tech
Squad
9:30 AM-Technology
Help
2:30 PM-Chess Mates*
3 PM-Chess Mates*
11 Welcome Spring
Welcome Spring Hunt
Begins!
2:30 PM-Family
Movie: Penguins of
Madagascar
4 Saturday
APRIL
2015
10:30 AM-Mah Jongg
for Beginners
11 AM-Breezy
Butterfly Preschool
Craft
1 PM-Game Rm. Open
1:30 PM-Movie: The
Imitation Game
4:30 PM-Tail Waggin'
Tales
7 PM-Read and Rap*
24 10:30 AM-Making
Music
1 PM-Game Rm. Open
1:30 PM-Movie:
Birdman
6:30 PM-3rd Grade
Kids Read*
7 PM-Poetry Slam!
17 Counselor
10:30 AM-The Great
Junk Art Challenge
1 PM-Game Rm. Open
1 PM-Teen Movie &
Pizza: Into the Woods
4:30 PM-Tail Waggin'
Tales
10 10 AM- AARP Tax
11 AM-LEGOs for
Little Ones
1 PM-Game Rm. Open
5 PM-Library Closed
3 Friday
Harborfields
Non-Profit Org.
U. S. Postage
PAID
Greenlawn, NY
Permit No. 29
PUBLIC LIBRARY
31 Broadway
Greenlawn, NY 11740
The Library Board of Trustees Meeting is on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:30 PM.
Phone: (631) 757-4200
Fax: (631) 757-7216
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
E-mail:
[email protected]
Young Artists
Fine Arts Exhibition
April 1st - 29th
All cookbooks on sale for $1
at the Little Book Shop
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays
from 10 AM - 4 PM
Friends of the Library
7th Annual Flea Market
Saturday, May 16th,
10 AM - 3 PM
New vendor applications are now
available for the Friends of the
Library Outdoor Flea Market.
This event is open to vendors who
want to sell household items, bric-abrac and collectibles, new merchandise, handcrafted items, or rent a
space to promote your business. The
non-refundable fee for a 10’ x 10’ space
in the circular driveway is $30. Tables
for the space are available for an additional $5 each. Pick up an application in the Library or online and return it
with payment to the Program & Publicity Office. Make checks payable to the
“Friends of the Library.” Spaces and
tables are assigned on a first-come,
first-served basis. In the event of
inclement weather, the Flea Market will
be held in the Library Meeting Rooms.
Reception honoring participants:
Tuesday, April 21st, 7:oo p.m.
Please R.S.V.P. online or at the Reference Desk
This exhibition showcases the talented student artists and photographers from Harborfields
High School. Parents, teachers, students and
members of the community are invited to stop
by the Gallery throughout the month.
Spring Cleaning–Shredding Day
Saturday, May 9th, 10 AM - 12 Noon
You may bring up to three (3) bags or boxes of
paper per household to be shredded. No commercial business documents allowed! Drive your car
up to the shredding truck that will be parked in the
circular driveway, then watch the closed-circuit monitor as your documents are being shredded.
The next Friends of the Library
meeting is on Monday, April 13th
at 7:30 PM
Give your Dress a Second Dance
Prom Dress Collections for Project G.L.A.M.
(Granting Lasting Amazing Memories)
We are accepting donations of formal dresses,
accessories and unopened make-up for deserving
teenage girls on Long Island so they can join their
friends at the prom. Dresses in good condition, on
hangers will be accepted through April 30th.
Coming in May
Library Hours
Mon. - Thur. 9 AM - 9 PM
Friday 10 AM - 9 PM
Saturday
9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday (Sept. - June) 1 PM - 5 PM
Board of Trustees
William Baker, President
Ellen Rieger, Vice President
Joseph Friedlander, Finance Officer
Joyce Hilgeman, Ph.D., Secretary
Jenny Wyckoff Shore, Trustee
Arthur Venezia, Treasurer
Director: Carol Albano
Assistant Director: Ryan Athanas
Newsletter: Susan Hope
Important Notice!
The Harborfields Public
Library encourages all
residents to participate in its
programs and activities. If you
require any special accommodation because of a disability,
please contact the Reference
Desk in advance at 757-4200.
The following equipment is available at the Library for anyone
with a visual disability: CCTV,
ZoomText Magnifying software
on a computer workstation,
hand-held magnifiers and assistive listening devices for programs. Also, if you are unable
to get to the Library because of
a disability, we will be happy to
deliver library materials to your
home. Please call to make arrangements.
Join Dr. Elizabette Cohen, host of WCBS Staff may take photographs at
radio show “My Healthy & Happy Pet,” for Library programs for use in Library
publicity. Please inform us
an interactive and entertaining program
if you do not want photos
about our favorite furry friends on Thurstaken of you or your child.
day, May 14th at 7 PM.