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PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER
Maybelle Carter
American Musical Legend by Nina Et cetera
Friday, March 13th,
7:00 PM
Maybelle Carter
was a virtuoso guitarist
in a number of styles,
inventing a style which
bears her name. She
was a multi-instrumentalist and a composer
of many songs. She
was a core member
of the Carter Family, the first family of Country Music, who
enjoyed tremendous popularity and success during the
Great Depression. The Carters collected backwoods music, recorded hits, composed, toured extensively, and are
an enduring influence to this day.
Nina Et cetera will tell her story with illustrative songs, musical examples, and other lore from the period. Music from the
Carters as well as those they influenced like Johnny Cash,
Elvis and Hank Williams will be included in the program. Free
tickets are available at the Circulation Desk.
Steven Golub & Uncharted Territory
Jazz Concert
Sunday, March 22nd at 3:00 PM
­Tenor saxophonist Steven Golub, leader of the progressive jazz
group Uncharted Territory, brings
an exciting and innovative sound
that captures the rich history of
the instrument. Steve mixes a
variety of styles and genres in his
playing, including jazz, blues and
R&B and funk. Best known for
his improvisational skills, Steve
has also composed many pieces
from hard bop to blues to free jazz
and smooth modern jazz. Steven
Golub is joined by Frank Barbera,
piano; Simon Fishburn, drums; and Frank Rosati, b­ass.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Free tickets are available at the Circulation Desk.
March 2015
Symphony of the Soil
Documentary Film Screening and Discussion
Thursday, March 26th, 6:30 PM
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has
declared 2015 International Year of
Soils. This has many implications, not
the least of which is a major worldwide
philosophical shift from chemical based
agricultural practices to holistic, organic
soil management practices. To commemorate this, we invite you to join us
for Symphony of the Soil, an extraordinary documentary film by renowned filmmaker Deborah
Koons Garcia, which explicates soil as a dynamic, living,
biological system which requires human care and understanding if we are to continue living and growing food
on Earth. The screening of this film will be accompanied
by lively discussion and an audience participation question and answer session. A panel of local, knowledgeable
speakers will include Dylan Licopoli, owner of Home Organic Gardening Service, Master Gardener, Permaculture
Designer and sustainability educator, Regina Dlugokencky,
owner of Seedsower Farm, organic market gardener and
local food movement/sustainability advocate, Rev. Bruce
D. Roberg, organic gardener, soil steward, Energy Practitioner, and holistic living advocate; Dr. Barbara Bolen,
psychologist, organic gardener, and food/nutrition educator and author, and Mick Makinajian, owner of Makinajian
Farm, a third-generation organic family farm and grocery
store. Registration is not required.
“This film raises the bar. It makes you care about our Earth’s precious skin, so
rare among planets.” –Washington Post
Library Budget
Information Meeting
Tuesday, March 31st, 2015
at 7:30 PM at the Library
Please remember to vote on Tuesday, April 14th
from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
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.
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What is Hypnosis?
Irish Scones
Monday, March 9th, 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 12th, 7:00 PM
Say the word hypnosis and it conjures up images of a
shadowy figure entrancing people to be under a spell. From
that image alone, you might be surprised to find that hypnosis
isn’t magical or mystical....and that it actually helps people with
regular self-improvement goals.
Learn what hypnosis is, how it works and the many ways
you can use it. Tina Pineiro, your facilitator and guide, is a
hypnotist, instructor and presenter who has been entrancing
clients for many years to help them quit smoking, lose weight,
lower their blood pressure, and more. Please register.
Join The Baking Coach, Lisa Basini and learn how to make
perfect Irish scones. You will participate in a hands-on class
and go home with your scones to bake at home. In-person
registration is accepted at the Reference Desk and limited to
Harborfields Library cardholders through March 5th. There is a
$5 deposit, payable at the Reference Desk to hold your space
in the class. No-shows will forfeit their deposit.
SeniorNet Seminars:
Great Smartphone Apps
Gardiner House Mysteries Revealed
Tuesday, March 17th, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, March 10th, 7 PM
You’ve driven by the house.
It’s possible that you have attended one of the many events
sponsored by the GreenlawnCenterport Historical Association.
But the century-old home on the
property at 900 Park Avenue and
the families that lived there are a
mystery to most of us. The mystery began in 1842 when Alexander
Smith and his wife were the victims of a grisly murder, and ends in 2003
when centenarian Herbert Gardiner passed away after spending 97 years
of his life in this family home. It was a home without electricity, modern
plumbing or other amenities that we take for granted. Hear first-hand
accounts of the Gardiner family history as told to one of the few people
who was befriended by this reclusive member of the community. Did his
simple lifestyle contribute to his longevity? Have the current caretakers seen the ghost that is reported to still live there? These and other
mysteries will all be revealed! Registration is not required.
Smartphones are changing the way we live. Now your cell
phone does more than just make calls - it’s a small, portable
computer. Applications (or apps) are what put the “smart” in
smartphones. Some apps provide information, some provide
utility, others provide entertainment. Join us for a demonstration of the best smartphone apps, most of which are free and
run on both the iPhone and Android smartphones.
Ukrainian Egg Painting
Monday, March 30th, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Artist Chris Mulholland will show you how to decorate your
own Pysanky egg using hot wax, candles and kistkas. All
materials will be provided for a fee of $13. In-person registration will be accepted at the Reference Desk from Harborfields
Library cardholders only through March 15th. The permanent
dyes used to decorate the eggs will stain fabric, so wear appropriate attire.
Game Room Open
“From Cover to Cover” Book Discussion
Fridays, March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, March 18th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Donna Diamond has selected Songs of Willow Frost by
Jamie Ford for this month’s discussion. Copies of this book
are available at the Circulation Desk.
MARCH MOVIES
“Just the Facts” Nonfiction Book Discussion
Friday, March 20th,
1:30 PM
Thursday, February 26th, 7:00 PM
Join nonfiction book discussion facilitator Brad Silverman to discuss A Disposition to be Rich: Ferdinand Ward, the
Greatest Swindler of the Gilded Age by Geoffrey C. Ward.
Copies of this book are available at the Circulation Desk.
Open Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays
from 10 AM - 4 PM
Global Viewpoints Forum
A Falling Euro and Greek Elections­­–
Can The European Union Survive?
Tuesday, March 17th, 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 Little Book Shop
The next Friends of
the Library meeting is on
Monday, March 2nd at
7:30 PM
631-757-4200
GONE GIRL
Rated R, 149 minutes
Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike & Neil Patrick Harris
Friday, March 27th, 1:30 PM
THE THEORY OF
EVERYTHING
Rated PG-13, 124 minutes
Starring: Eddie Redmayne,
Felicity Jones & Emily Watson
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Adult Programs
Please
the Reference
Desk
or register
online
for adult
programs
unless
Please call
thecall
Reference
Desk or
register
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for adult
programs
unless
otherwise
noted.
In-person
registration
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for
all
programs
withaafee.
fee.
otherwise noted. In-person registration is required for all programs with
Living Healthy With Better Choices
In the Gallery & Showcase
March 2nd - 26th
Six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
Mondays, March 16th - April 20th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Multi-Media Exhibit by
Women Sharing Art Inc.
Artists Reception, Saturday, March 7th, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Women Sharing Art, Inc. is a group of multi-talented women
based on Long Island. As talented women artists, they share a
common bond and passion for exploring their artistic energies.
This month’s multi-media exhibition will include photography,
painting and watercolor, art glass, fiber arts and mosaic design.
This series of Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
workshops are facilitated by master certified trainers under
curriculum developed by Stanford University. Research has
shown that people who complete this program will feel better, are less limited by their illness, and spend less time at the
doctor or in the hospital. Adults 55 and over are invited to
attend these workshops, which will assist you in finding practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition
and exercise choices, learn about new treatment choices, help
you find better ways to talk with your healthcare provider, and
most importantly learn real-life skills for living a full, healthy life
with a chronic condition or diabetes. Please call the Reference
Desk to register.
Arthritis Exercise - Spring Session
Irish Step Dancing
Thursday, April 2nd - June 4th
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Kick off Saint Patrick’s Day early with the Doherty Petri
School of Irish Dance. Karen Petri will explain its rich heritage and close association with Irish culture. Once you learn
the difference between a reel, clip, jig and hornpipe you
might be inspired to do a little jig yourself! A limited number
of tickets are available now at the Circulation Desk.
Medicare Services Counselor
Tuesday, March 10th, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Each week you will exercise for fun and fitness under the supervision of PACE Arthritis Foundation certified instructor Eden
Bennett. There is a $25 fee for this ten-week session. In-person
registration will be accepted at the Reference Desk. No refunds.
Wednesdays, March 4th & 18th, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Taproot
Wednesdays, March 11th - May 13th, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Any interested senior over 55 is welcome to attend the
first session of this writing workshop at no cost. If you join,
fees for this ten-week series are paid directly to Taproot,
a nonprofit organization based at Stony Brook University.
Please call the Reference Desk to register.
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.
AARP Smart Driver
AARP Tax Preparation
Saturday, March 14th, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
OR Wednesday & Thursday,
April 8th & 9th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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. Limited to Harborfields Library
cardholders until February 11th.
Empire Safety Council
Defensive Driving - New class, lower fee!
Wednesday & Thursday, March 11th & 12th, 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.
Harborfields Public Library Fridays, February 6th - April 10th,
10 AM - 2:00 PM
AARP Tax-Aide is a free tax counseling and preparation service, helping
low- and middle-income taxpayers, with
special attention to those ages 60 and older. AARP Tax
Aide volunteers cannot prepare returns that include rental
property, military income, alternative minimum tax, or those
with many stock transactions. Please bring your current tax records and copies of
your last filed federal and state tax returns. We also
have a complete checklist of all the items you should
bring. If it is to be a joint tax return both people must
be present and must bring a photo ID and a Social Security card or another form of Social Security verification. Please call the Reference Desk for an appointment.
631-757-4200
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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.
Teen Advisory Board presents:
Cyberbullying:
What You Need to Know
Tuesday, March 10th, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
At this month’s meeting we welcome counselor David
Sanders from Project Excel who will discuss what cyberbullying is and what steps to take to prevent it. Please register.
Earn one hour of community service for attending this informational program.
Teen Book Swap
Saturday, March 21st, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Do you have any gently used books that you’d love to swap
for some new- to- you books? Stop by YA Central and check
out the collection of books that will be there for swapping!
TEENS CONNECT
Programs open to students in grades 7 through 12
Holiday Project
Teen Writers’ Workshop
Wednesday, March 18th,
6:30 - 7:15 PM or 7:30 - 8:15 PM
Come and join others who share a passion for writing and
storytelling. Local and published author Marissa LaRocca will
offer tips and techniques to develop your own writing style.
Please register.
Join us for a seasonal Teens Connect project. We will be
creating placemats for the holidays for the Meals on Wheels
Program at the Huntington Senior Adult Day Care Center.
Have fun creating this seasonal craft just in time for the holidays and earn one hour of community service. Please call
the Young Adult desk to register or register online.
Friday, March 20th, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Pre-Licensing Class
5-Hour Class open to High School students and Adults
Saturday, March 7th, 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
The five-hour pre-licensing class is required by the NY
State Department of Motor Vehicles for all students who
would like to schedule a road test. The fee for this class is
$45.00 (cash only, and exact change is appreciated.) The
class will be taught by an instructor from a local driving school
and is open to anyone ages 16 and up. You must bring your
NY State Learner’s Permit to class. In person registration is
required at the Young Adult Desk.
6-Week SAT Prep Course
For students in grades 9 through 12
Mondays, March 16th, 23rd, 30th and April 13th, 20th
and 27th, 6:45 – 8:45 PM
If you plan to take the SAT in October this is the course for
you. Experienced instructor Melissa Bielawski will prepare
you for the exam by reinforcing specific skills tested in the
exam. Important test-taking strategies and practice questions
will be presented. In-person registration only at the Young
Adult Desk. There is a $95.00 fee payable by cash or check
to Harborfields Library for this program.
CPR/AED Certification for Teens
3-week course
Tuesdays, March 17th, 24th and 31st, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Teens ages 14 and up can obtain their CPR/AED certification from the American Heart Association. Upon completion
of this three-week course teens will receive a certification
card from New York State which is good for two years. The
fee for this program is $25.00 payable by cash or check to
Harborfields Public Library. In person registration is required
at the Young Adult Desk.
It’s Only Puppy Love!
Thursday, March 19th, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Students in grades 7 through 12 help brighten a dog’s
day making dog treats from scratch. You will use cookie
cutters to make pet-friendly shapes that will be donated
to dogs in need of a little TLC, while earning one hour of
community service. Please register on Monday, March 2nd
at 9:00 AM
LEGOs Helpers
Saturday, March 21st, 2:30 – 4:15 PM
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. To register online
or call the Young Adult Desk on March 2nd at 9:00 AM
Chess Mates
Saturday, March 14th, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Student volunteers can earn one hour of community service by partnering up with a 2nd – 5th grader and teaching
them the game of chess. Please register online or call the
Young Adult Desk on March 2nd at 9:00 AM.
Mark your calendars!
Authors Unlimited: April 25, 2015
3-D 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. Teens and
adults are welcome. Please register. A 3-D printer will be in
the Library throughout April.
** Registration by phone or online begins on the 1st of the month for YA programs unless otherwise noted **
16 15 9:30 AM-Patty-Cake!
10:00 AM-Living Healthy Workshops
10:30 AM-Patty-Cake!
4:00 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Incredible Kids Day Craft
6:30 PM-Ukrainian Egg Decorating
6:45 PM-6 week SAT Prep Course
30
29
9:30 & 10:30 AM-1, 2, Buckle My
Shoe
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3’s and 4’s
6:30 PM-Shake, Rattle and Roll
7:00 PM-CPR/AED for Teens
7:30 PM-Library Board of Trustees
Budget Hearing and Board Meeting
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9 AM-Read and Rap* Registration
9 AM-Shake, Rattle, and Roll
Registration
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3’s and 4’s
6:30 PM-Sugar Cookie Spring
Bouquet
7 PM-CPR/AED Certification for
Teens
24 9 AM-Incredible Kids Day Craft & Tummy
Time with Gymboree* Registration
9:30 AM-Puzzle Time
10 AM-Living Healthy Workshops
11 AM-Reading Comes Alive with Yoga
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Spring is in the Air K Craft
6:45 PM-6 week SAT Prep Course
23 22 3 PMSteven
Golub and
Uncharted
Territory
Concert
3 PMThe Very
Hungry
Caterpillar
Day
9 AM-1,2, Buckle My Shoe &
Patty-Cake! Patty-Cake!
Registration
10 AM-1, 2, Buckle My Shoe
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3’s and 4’s
3:30 PM-SeniorNet Seminar
7 PM- Global Viewpoints
7 PM-CPR/AED Certification for
Teens
9 AM-Spring is in the Air & Sugar Cookie
Spring Bouquet Registration
10 AM-Living Healthy Workshops
10 AM-Patty-Cake!
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
2 PM-Toddler Movie
4 PM-Study Buddies
6:45 PM-6 wk SAT Prep Course
17 9 AM-Music and Movement &
Reading Comes Alive with Yoga
Registration
10 AM-1, 2, Buckle My Shoe
1 PM- Irish Step Dancing
7 PM-Cyberbullying: What You
Need to Know
7:30 PM-Mysteries of the Gardiner
House Revealed
10 9 AM- Page Turners* &
Artists Come Alive Registration
10 AM-1, 2, Buckle My Shoe
2 PM-Story Time for 3’s and 4’s
3 Tuesday
2 PMMother
Goose
9 AM-Chess Mates*,
Just for K’s* &
Story Time for 3’s and 4’s* Registration
10 AM-Patty-Cake! Patty-Cake!
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
4 PM-Study Buddies
6:30 PM-The Page Turners
7 PM- What is Hypnosis?
9 8 Monday
All Day-Luck of the Irish Gold Coin
Contest Begins!
9 AM-Building with LEGOs*, LEGOs at
the Library*, LEGOs for Little Ones*
& Tail Waggin’ Tales Registration
10 AM-Patty-Cake!
11:15 AM-Dance Therapeutics
2 PM-Story Time for 3’s and 4’s
4 PM-Study Buddies
7:30 PM-Friends of the Library Meeting
2 1 Sunday
March
2015
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
4:30 PM-Yoga for Kids
25 9 AM-3rd Grade Kids Read*
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
4:30 PM-Yoga for Kids
6:30 PM-3rd Grade Kids Read
6:30 & 7:30 PM-Teens Connect
Holiday Project
18 9 AM-Colors of the Rainbow Craft
& Yoga for Kids Registration
2 PM-Taproot
4:30 PM-Fantastic Finger Puppets
6 PM-Advanced Battle of the Books
meeting
6 PM-Empire Safety Council
Defensive Driving
11 9 AM-Full STEAM Ahead!
& Mommy, Daddy & Me*
Registration
9:30 AM-Just for K’s
10:30 AM-Story Time for 3’s and 4’s
1 PM-Medicare Services Counselor
2 PM-Just for K’s
6 PM-Advanced Battle of the Books
meeting
4 Wednesday
10 AM-AARP Tax Counselor
10:30 AM-Tummy Time
1 PM-Game Room Open
1:30 PM-Movie: The Theory
Of Everything
4:30 PM-Artists Come Alive
7 PM-Read and Rap
27 10 AM-AARP Tax Counselor
11 AM-Colors of the
Rainbow Craft
1 PM-Game Room Open
1:30 PM-Movie: Gone Girl
4:30 PM-Tail Waggin’ Tales
4:30 PM-Teen Writers’
Workshop
7 PM-Family Movie
20 10 AM-AARP Tax Counselor
10 AM-Imagination Stations
11:30 AM-Toddler Movie
1 PM-Game Room Open
4:30 PM-Artists Come Alive
6 PM-Advanced Battle of the
Books Competition
7 PM-Maybelle Carter,
American Musical Legend
13 10 AM-AARP Tax Counselor
10:30 AM-LEGOs for Little
Ones
1 PM-Game Room Open
4:30 PM-Tail Waggin’ Tales
6 Friday
Look for this sign in the window of participating businesses and present your Harborfields
Public Library card to receive a discount.
10 AM-Arthritis (Make-up class)
10:30 AM-Mommy, Daddy, & Me
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3’s and 4’s
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Full STEAM Ahead!
6:30 PM-Symphony of the Soil
7 PM-Just the Facts
26 10 AM-Arthritis Exercise
10:30 AM-Mommy, Daddy, & Me
2:30 PM-Story Time for 3’s and 4’s
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Full STEAM Ahead!
6:30 PM-Music and Movement
7 PM-It’s Only Puppy Love!
19 9 AM-Let’s Learn Chinese &
Puzzle Time* Registration
10 AM-Arthritis Exercise
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Full STEAM Ahead!
4:30 PM-Get Ready to Babysit!
6 PM-Empire Safety Council
Defensive Driving
7 PM-Irish Scones Baking Workshop
12 9 AM-Fantastic Finger Puppets &
Imagination Stations Registration
10 AM-Arthritis Exercise Winter
2015
10:15 AM-Let’s Make Music
11 AM-Let’s Make Music
4 PM-Study Buddies
4:30 PM-Get Ready to Babysit!
5 Thursday
All Day-Luck of
the Irish Gold Coin
Contest Ends!
11 AM-Let’s Learn
Chinese
2 PM-Family Movie
28 11 AM-Let’s Learn
Chinese
11 AM-Teen Book
Swap
2:30 PM-Building
with LEGOs
2:30 PM-Teens
Connect: LEGOs
Helpers
3:30 PM-LEGOs at
the Library
21 9:30 AM- AARP
Smart Driver
Course
2:30 PM-Chess
Mates
2:30 PM-Teens
Connect: Chess
Mates
3 PM-Chess Mates
14 9:30 AM-5 Hour
Pre Licensing Class
12 PM-Women
Sharing Art
Reception
2 PM-Family Movie
7 Saturday
Babies & Toddlers
Children must be Harborfields residents to register and attend these
programs. Please call Youth Services to register.
Mother Goose
Shake, Rattle and Roll
Children ages birth to 24-months and a caregiver
Sunday, March 15, 2:00 - 2:30 PM
Children 3- to 5 years-old
Tuesday, March 31st, 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Registration is not required. Siblings are welcome.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 24th.
Tummy Time With Gymboree*
Reading Comes Alive
With Yoga
Birth to 8-months-old and a caregiver
Friday, March 27th, 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Moms are invited to explore their child’s senses and support both visual and auditory development. Meet other moms,
share ideas and learn creative ways to play with your child.
Please bring a blanket for your child. Online registration begins Monday, March 23rd. No siblings, please.
Patty-Cake! Patty-Cake!
Join Theresa Banks, RCYT, for a fun and interactive yoga
class. Become part of the story by moving, stretching and holding yoga poses with each turn of the page. Registration begins
Tuesday, March 10th. Bring a towel or mat.
Colors of the Rainbow Craft
Children ages birth to 17-months-old and a caregiver
Mondays, March 30th & April 13th, 20th & 27th,
9:30 OR 10:30 AM
Children ages 3- to 5-years-old and a caregiver
Friday, March 20th, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Come to the Library for a half-hour of board books, nursery
rhymes, songs and more. Registration begins on Tuesday, March
17th. No siblings, please!
Puzzle Time*
Children 12 to 35- months-old and a caregiver
Monday, March 23rd, 9:30 – 10:15 AM
Enjoy a variety of puzzel books and playing with puzzles of all
shapes and sizes. Each child will create their very own puzzle
to take home. Online registration begins Thursday, March 12th.
Siblings welcome.
1, 2, Buckle My Shoe
Children 18- to 35-months-old and a caregiver
Tuesdays, March 31st, April 14th, 21st & 28th
9:30 – 10:00 AM OR 10:30 – 11:00 AM
A half-hour of stories, finger plays, movement and more.
Registration begins on Tuesday, March 17th. No siblings please!
Imagination Stations
Explore the colors of the season, listen to stories, and make
a colorful rainbow craft to take home. Registration begins on
Wednesday, March 11th. No siblings, please.
Spring Storytime
for 3’s and 4’s*
Children ages 3- (by 3/1) to
5-years-old but
not in Kindergarten
A half-hour program of stories,
finger plays and more. Registration begins on Monday, March 9th.
Story programs begin the week of
March 16th.
Tuesdays, 2:30 – 3:00 PM
Wednesdays, 10:30 -11:00 AM
Thursdays, 2:30 - 3:00 PM
Music and Movement
Children ages 18-to 36-months-old and a caregiver
Friday, March 13th, 10:00 - 10:45 AM
Children will participate in creative play using a variety of toys
including blocks, puzzles, puppets, science, and dress up. The
program will conclude with a circle time of songs and a story.
Registration begins Thursday, March 5th. Siblings are welcome.
Mommy, Daddy & Me*
Children 2- through 4-years-old by March 1st and a caregiver
Thursdays, March 19th & 26th & April 2nd, 9th & 16th,
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Join us for five weeks of classes that will include music,
movement, and nutrition geared specifically to the 2- through
4-year-old. A pediatric dentist, yoga instructor and a specialist
on child development are also scheduled. Online registration
begins on Wednesday, March 4th. No siblings, please.
Harborfields Public Library Children ages 3- to 5–years-old
Monday, March 23rd, 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Children 4- to 6-years-old
Thursday, March 19th,
6:30 - 7:15 PM
Children will dance, sing and
make music with instructor Diane
Young. Registration begins Tuesday, March 10th.
Toddler Movies
In the Children’s
Meeting Room
Friday, March 13th,
11:30 AM
MAKE WAY FOR
DUCKLINGS & MORE
DELIGHTFUL
DUCK STORIES
Monday, March 16th,
2:00 PM
LMNO PEAS….AND
MORE FUN WITH LETTERS
An adult must accompany the children at all
times. Please, no eating
or drinking during the
movie. Registration
is not required.
Nursery School Artwork
February 22nd - March 7th-Island Kids- ECC
March 8th - March 21st-Love of Learning Montessori School
March 22nd - April 4th-Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery School
631-757-4200
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
Children’s Programs for Grades K - 5
Incredible Kids Day Craft
ATTENTION BUSY PARENTS! *
Children in grades 1 - 2
Monday, March 30th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Avoid frustrating busy signals on the day of program
registrations and register online for programs listed with an
asterisk* after the title. From any computer or mobile device, click on the calendar on the Library homepage, www.
harborfieldslibrary.org, and select the link for the program
for which you would like to register. You will recievie an
email confirmation from our automated system, and also
an email reminder two days prior to the program.
Celebrate all of the things that make kids extraordinary with
stories and a craft that will showcase your incredible qualities.
Bring two-three photos of yourself to use in the craft. Registration begins on Monday, March 23rd.
Full STEAM Ahead!
Children in grades 3 – 5
Thursdays, March 12th through April 9th, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Just For K’s*
A 45-minute program of stories, songs and more. Online
registration begins on Monday, March 9th.
Do you love building unique creations? Are you a math
whiz? Or do you like to just get plain messy? If you answered
yes, join us for a new program series focusing on the elements
of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).
Registration begins Wednesday, March 4th.
Spring Is In the Air
Sugar Cookie Spring Bouquet
Is it Spring yet? Join us as we read stories and create a
“tweet” craft that will get us ready for Spring. Registration
begins Monday, March 16th.
Spring is officially here! Come celebrate with this fun workshop in which you will decorate flower sugar cookies with royal
icing and candy embellishments. Then arrange your flowers in
a tin pail, add some lime green paper shred and your beautiful
bouquet is complete! Registration begins Monday, March 16th.
Wednesdays, Beginning March 18th, 9:30 – 10:15 AM OR
2:15 – 3:00 PM
Children in grades 3 – 5
Tuesday, March 24th, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Kindergarten Craft
Monday, March 23rd, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Luck of the Irish Gold Coin Contest
Children 3-years-old to those in 5th grade
March 2nd through March 28th
Let’s Learn Chinese
St. Patrick’s Day is all about luck. For each book you read,
fill out an entry form and take a guess on the number of gold
coins in the pot. The “lucky” winner will receive a special prize!
Yoga for Kids
Children in grades 3 - 5
Saturdays, March 21st and 28th, 11 - 11:45 AM
This program is designed to raise curiosity and awareness of
the Chinese language and culture through fun-filled activities.
Registration begins Thursday, March 12th.
Children in grades K - 3
Wednesdays, March 18th & 25th, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Chess Mates*
Practice yoga in a fun supportive environment with Certified
Instructor, Theresa Banks. Registration begins Wednesday,
March 11th. Please bring a water bottle, towel/mat and appropriate footwear.
Each session will be 30-minutes. Online registration begins
Monday, March 9th.
Artists Come Alive
“Tail Waggin’ Tales”
Children in grades K – 2
Fridays, March 13th OR March 27th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Children will learn about the life and masterpieces of various artists with instructor Diane Young. Each child will create
their own masterpiece to take home. Registration begins
Tuesday, March 3rd.
Fantastic Finger Puppets
Children in grades 1 - 2
Wednesday, March 11th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Use air-dry clay to invent cute, clever and creative characters.
Registration begins on Thursday, March 5th.
Harborfields Public Library Children in grades 2 - 5
Saturday, March 14th, 2:30 PM OR 3:00 PM
Children in grades K – 3 with a caregiver
Fridays, March 6th OR March 20th, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Children will read with Cutch, a certified therapy dog from
Therapy Dogs International, Inc., for one-on-one sharing of a
story while delighting in the comfort that only a dog can provide
to make a tale a little better. Please sign up for one 15-minute
session on either of the two dates listed above. Registration
begins Monday, March 2nd.
Children’s programs continue on the back page...
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The Library Board of Trustees Budget Information Meeting is on Tuesday, March 31st at 7:30 PM.
The Very Hungry
Caterpillar Day
Family Movies
In the Children’s
Meeting Room
For Families With Young Children
Sunday, March 22nd,
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Saturday, March 7th, 2:00 PM
BOX TROLLS
Come celebrate with us in the Children’s Room for a
special reading of Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar
followed by a colorful craft. Registration is not required.
The Page Turners*
Children in 2nd Grade read
March Mischief by Ron Roy.
Monday, March 9th,
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Online registration begins
Tuesday, March 3rd.
February 2015
Featured Bookmark
HENRY TREANOR
Age 7
3rd Grade
Kids Read*
The Miraculous Journey of
Edward Tulane
by Kate DiCamillo.
Friday, April 17th,
6:30 - 7:45 PM
Online registration begins
Wednesday, March 18th.
Read and Rap*
Children in grades 4 through
6 and a parent read &
discuss The Liberation of
Gabriel King by K.L. Going.
Friday, April 24th,
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Online registration begins
Tuesday, March 24th. Parents
who attend the book discussion
are asked to read the book.
Study Buddies
For students in grades 3 - 8
Mondays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
(when school is in session)
Appointments are encouraged, and are scheduled in
half-hour increments. Please call the Young Adult Desk to
make an appointment.
(PG) 97 minutes
Friday, March 20th, 7:00 PM
BOOK OF LIFE
(PG) 96 minutes
Phone: (631) 757-4200
Fax: (631) 757-7216
www.harborfieldslibrary.org
E-mail:
[email protected]
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
Saturday, March 28th, 2:00 PM Board of Trustees
ANNIE
William Baker, President
(PG) 118 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.
LEGOs
for Little Ones*
Children ages 3 to 5-years-old
& a caregiver
Friday, March 6th,
10:30 - 11:15 AM
Online registration begins
March 2nd. Siblings
are welcome.
Building with
LEGOs*
Children in grades K - 2
Saturday, March 21st,
2:30 - 3:15 PM
Online registration begins
Monday, March 2nd
LEGOs at
the Library*
Children in grades 3 - 5
Saturday, March 21st,
3:30 - 4:15 PM
This month’s theme is “Springtime Fun”. Online registration
begins Monday, March 2nd.
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.
Staff may take photographs at
Library programs for use in Library
publicity. Please inform us
if you do not want photos
taken of you or your child.