YOUR DOORWAY TO THE PAST, THE PRESENT & THE FUTURE SEAFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER MAY 2013 FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK We’re very grateful for the “YES” vote from our residents. The Trustees and staff pledge to provide another year of top notch service to the Seaford community. Tutor.com has changed the way users log in. Since March 1st, library patrons using Tutor.com “Live Homework Help” will now be required to create a user account with their library barcode number as their username and a password they will choose themselves. All users who have already created an “optional” account with their email address and a password to log in (mobile app users, for example), will have to change their account to their barcode number instead. For assistance, patrons can contact Tutor.com at [email protected]. Frank McKenna FAMILY CENTERED PATIENT ADVOCACY Thursday, May 30th 6:00-9:30pm Free PULSE of NY is a community based patient safety organization dedicated to raising awareness about patient safety through support, education and advocacy. This three and a half hour training will cover the family member or friend’s role in becoming a care partner as a loved one enters the healthcare system. It covers topics such as choosing your best advocate, avoiding falls, infections, surgery errors and health literacy. They will discuss medication safety, communication and role play. PULSE representatives have many years of experience working with the community to improve communication between the patient and family and healthcare systems related to patient safety. Registration begins Monday, May 6th at the Reference Desk. BUS TRIP ESSEX STEAM TRAIN & RIVERBOAT CRUISE Seaford School District Residents ONLY on first day of registration. No refunds unless a substitute can be found from the waiting list. Pay by check only. Wednesday, June 26th Bus leaves at 7:30am Cost: $73.00 Savor the sights of the beautiful Connecticut River Valley as you embark aboard an antique steam train. Then board an authentic riverboat for a cruise on the Connecticut River. Highlights include the historic Goodspeed Opera House, Gilette Castle and more. Afterward, enjoy lunch at the historic Griswold Inn. Luncheon choice of roast pork loin or pasta with fresh vegetables, garlic and basil tossed in an asiago cream sauce. Registration begins Thursday, May 9th at the Circulation Desk. ADULT PROGRAMS DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE th th Tuesday, May 14 & Thursday, May 16 7 – 10pm OR Saturday, June 8th 10:30am-5pm Cost: $20.00 (ages 60 & older); $30.00 (ages 59 & younger) By taking the New York State approved Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP), provided by the National Point and Insurance Reduction Course, Inc. and taught by LISHIP you will save 10% on your auto insurance and reduce up to 4 points on your driver’s license. Make checks payable to LISHIP. Register now for the May class. For the June class, registration begins Thursday, May 16th at the Reference Desk Seaford School District residents only on the first day of registration TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD MOBILE PASSPORT VAN Monday, May 20th 11am – 2pm In the parking lot Renew or apply for your first passport. You must bring your birth certificate (original or certified copy with raised seal), your previous passport or certificate of naturalization. In some cases, additional ID may be needed. Applications are available at the Reference Desk. For details, call 812-3100. No registration required. COOL APPS A.A.R.P. MATURE DRIVING COURSE Saturday, May 18th 10am-4pm OR Saturday, June 1st 10am–4pm Cost: $17.00 A.A.R.P. Members, $19.00 Non-members. PAYMENT BY CHECK ONLY - ONE CHECK PER PERSON - PAYABLE TO A.A.R.P. - PROOF OF A.A.R.P. MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. Take this course to reduce your insurance rates and enjoy your driving privilege longer. Each person on line may register for one additional person. Space is limited. No refunds. For both classes, registration begins Friday, May 3rd at the Reference Desk. SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK Wednesday, May 15th 2:00pm After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. Featuring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Robert DeNiro. Rated: R; 122 Minutes. REGISTRATION IS NOW REQUIRED. IN ORDER TO RESERVE A SEAT, CALL THE LIBRARY AT 221-1334. Registration begins Thursday, May 2nd. Each person may register for one additional person. NO WALK-INS. 55 seats maximum. No admittance after movie begins. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Wednesday, May 22nd 7-9pm Free With thousands of apps out there, how can I find ones that are useful? How do I use the App Store? How do I search for free apps? Come to this class and discover apps you can’t live without. Bring your iPad or just come and listen. Registration begins Friday, May 3rd at the Reference Desk. SUMMER TART Tuesday, June 4th 7-9pm Cost: $3.00 Create a delicious red, white, and blue dessert using strawberries and blueberries. Every participant goes home with a 7 inch round fruit tart. AGES 18 and OVER ONLY! Registration begins Thursday, May 16th at the Reference Desk. THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE SANDY ON YOUR LANDSCAPE Wednesday, June 5th 7-9pm Free Have you noticed the effects Super Storm Sandy has had on your garden? Learn what you can do to minimize damage to plants and lawns in the spring and summer. A question and answer session will be included in this seminar. Registration begins Tuesday, May 14th at the Reference Desk. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Magical May CREATIVE PLAYTIME th MUSIC ANYONE? th Monday, May 13 , Thursday, May 16 , Monday, May 20th, Friday, May 24th & Thursday, May 30th 10:00-3:00pm Join us for fun-filled activities. Choose from board books, puppets, toys, music, tunnels, ball pits, tents and a play dough table. Meet new friends. Reacquaint yourself with the library or just come in to say hello. Stay for as long as you want. All ages. Infants welcome. No registration required. MINI- MOVIES Thursday, May 23rd 10:30-11:30am or 1:30-2:30pm Watch Caillou and his many adventures. Have a snack and make your own Caillou craft! No registration required. Friday, May 17th 1:30-2:30pm Join Jenny Johannesen and sing, dance and make music! Ages 3 and 4. Caregivers are invited to stay. Registration begins Monday, May 6th. MUSIC ANYONE TWO? Tuesday, May 21st 10:15-11:00am Join Jenny Johannesen and make some music!! Age 2 with caregiver. Registration begins Monday, May 6th. Dear Parents, The Children’s department is busy gearing up for what promises to be an exciting summer. This summer the theme for our reading program is “Dig into Reading”. Children will have an opportunity to enroll in this program and attend many other programs and activities. Children will be encouraged to explore new ideas and share wonderful stories by reading and listening, talking and writing, watching and doing. Storytellers, puppeteers, musicians and magicians will be here sharing their talents and enthusiasm. DON’T LET YOUR CHILD MISS OUT!! Last year our summer reading club was enjoyed by more than 900 children ages 2 and up. As you know, reading during the summer helps children retain their reading abilities. One of the goals of our program is to encourage children to read for pleasure in the summer so they will maintain their reading ability. Children need practice to become excellent readers and they need opportunities to experience the joys of reading. Summer reading programs at public libraries offer opportunities and encouragement for children to do both. A complete schedule of events will be available Monday, June 3rd. We encourage your child’s participation. BLOOD DRIVE Monday, June 17th 4:00-8:30pm The need for blood affects us all. Nine out of ten of us will need blood some time in our lives. In cooperation with the Long Island Blood Services, a division of the New York Blood Center, the Seaford Public Library is proud to host a blood drive in the Valentine Meehan Meeting Room. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75 may donate blood. The procedure generally takes 7-10 minutes. After your donation, you will rest and have refreshments. Appointments are recommended. Registration begins Friday, May 10th at the Reference Desk. YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT Friday, May 10 th 4:30-5:30pm $3 materials fee Make a beautiful Mother’s Day gift for mom. Do a glass painting on your choice of glass, vase, or plate dish. For those ages 10-18. Register now at the Reference Desk. SPRING SCENE CANDY CLASS Monday, June 3rd 7-8pm Step into spring and make some delicious treats including chocolate pretzel dipping, “white trash” candy and a few others. Registration begins Monday, May 13th at the Reference Desk. SEAFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY 2234 Jackson Avenue Seaford, NY 11783-2691 Phone: 516-221-1334 Fax: 516-826-8133 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Web Address: http://www.seafordlibrary.org LIBRARY TRUSTEES: Peter J. Ruffner, President Stephen J. Gaughran, Vice-President Eileen Montalbano, Secretary John Rall, Financial Secretary Patricia Coughlin, Assistant Financial Secretary Frank McKenna, Director Ida Zaharopoulos, Newsletter Editor Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit# 104 Seaford, NY ECRWSS RESIDENT LIBRARY HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Wednesday Friday Saturday 10-9pm 1-9pm 10-6pm 10-5pm DISPLAY CASE: SPRING ORIGAMI The library will be closed Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees: Monday, May 13th, 2013 at 7pm. The public is welcome. The Seaford Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.