1060 Hicksville Rd; Massapequa, NY 11758-1289 Phone: (516) 735-4133 Fax: (516) 735-2510 Newsletter www.plainedgelibrary.org May 2015 From the Director’s Desk We would like for all of our residents to come in and see how our library can help you change your world. It really does not matter how big the change, we have all types and kinds of library materials including books, magazines, databases, and free internet access to help you meet your goals. An important reminder: * Monday, May 11th at 7 p.m.— p.m.—Local History Room Annual Library Budget Information Hearing *Tuesday, May 19th, 6:00 a.m. –9:00 p.m.— p.m.—Plainedge High School Gym Library Budget Vote and Trustee Election We encourage you to attend our Annual Library Budget Information Hearing and we welcome your comments! ~ Marilyn Kappenberg BUDGET VOTE TUESDAY, MAY 19TH IN THE HIGH SCHOOL GYM 6:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. “Getting In” 6 Steps to College and Career Success Thursday, May 14 at 7p.m Free tickets available now for all! Learn the “6-step” system that helps students get into the right college the first time and build a successful, rewarding career. (Limit 25) Preventing Mail Fraud Wednesday, May 27th 1 p.m. Resident tickets available 5/6 Nonresident 5/13 The U.S. Postal Inspection Service will be here with an informative lecture on how to prevent mail fraud! They will discuss what mail fraud is, the different types of mail fraud, and how to prevent it from happening to you! (Limit 40) Horticulturist Paul Levine will be here to talk about... Annuals and Perennials for your Spring and Summer Gardens Chef Rob Scott is Back! Wild about Springthyme! Wednesday, May 6th at 1:30 p.m. Free tickets available now for all! (Limit 30) Tuesday, May 12th at 6:30 p.m. Free tickets available now for all! Ever wonder what plants are best for your Spring and Summer garden? Then this informative seminar is for you! Paul Levine will tell you about the best locations to plant, watering techniques, the best soil and he will also talk about how to get rid of those pesky insects! Best of all, there will be a drawing where a lucky attendee will take home a plant! Come join Chef Rob Scott for some more cooking fun! In this cooking demonstration Chef Rob will cook and you will get to taste: grilled zucchini rolls stuffed with goat cheese, spinach with roasted red peppers drizzled with a mustard basil sauce, a strawberry feta cheese spring salad, and a delicious Asian chicken orzo salad with water chestnuts. (Limit 30) Making Memories – Top Techniques for Better Photographs Tuesday, May 26th 7:00 P.M. Resident tickets available 5/5 Nonresident 5/12 Professional photographers Bill Ruddock and Gen Benjamin will be here to share with you the top techniques for taking better photographs . Highlights include 15 simple techniques that will immediately improve your photo’s. This lecture is great for the photography novice or experienced photographer. (Limit 40) COURSES (Please Pay By CHECK Only!) NO REFUNDS! NO PRORATING OF FEES! We offer on-going classes for Zumba & Yoga. Check for availability at the Circulation Desk. YOGA (Limit 18 per class) STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY & BALANCE Monday Morning (10-11:30 am) $65 Instructor: Edith Jason, (E-RYT 500) New Class started: 3/30 ends:6/1 8 sessions (no class 5/25) Sign-up in progress for all Limit 18 New Class starts: 6/8 ends: 8/3 8 sessions (no class 7/6) Resident sign-up: 5/11 Nonresident sign-up: 5/18 Limit 18 Monday Afternoon (2:30-3:30 pm)* Instructor: Barbara Gilmartin, $25 (Certified National Gym Association Personal Trainer) New Class starts: 5/11 ends: 7/13 (No class 5/25, 6/1) 8 sessions - Limit 25 Sign-up in progress for all *Please bring appropriate hand weights Wednesday Morning (10-11:30 am) $65 Instructor: Bette Collom, (Kripalu Certified) New class started: 4/8 ends: 6/10 8 sessions (No class 5/13, 5/27) Sign-up in progress for all Limit 18 New Class starts: 6/17 ends: 8/12 8 sessions (No class 7/16 ) Resident sign-up 5/20 Nonresident sign-up 5/27 Limit 18 Thursday Evening (5:30-7 pm) $65 Instructor: Edith Jason, (E-RYT 500) New Class starts: 5/21 ends:7/16 8 sessions - Limit 18 Sign-up in progress for all (No class 6/18) ZUMBA Zumba Fitness Wednesday Evenings (6:45-7:30 pm) $45 New Class started 4/15-6/10 8 Sessions (no class 4/22) Sign-up in progress for all - Limit 25 New class starts 6/17– 8/5 8 sessions (limit 25) Resident sign-up 5/20 Nonresident 5/27 Zumba Tone Fitness We invite you to join your Library’s Yoga classes and experience this unique system of exercise. Beginners and experienced students are always welcome. You may work at your own level. Firm, tone and strengthen your body while reducing stress. It is best not to eat within 2 hours before the start of class. Please dress comfortably and bring a tapas yoga mat, a tie or strap, 2 yoga blocks and a small throw pillow. Classes run continuously (unless otherwise noted) throughout the year. PLEASE NOTE: This course is not appropriate for pregnant women. Limit 18 Saturday Mornings (10-10:45 am) $45 New class started: 3/21-5/23 Sign-up in progress for all - Limit 25 New class starts 5/30-8/15 8 sessions (no class 6/13, 6/20, 7/4, 8/1) Resident sign-up 5/16 Nonresident 5/23 (Limit 25) Coming in June... Kayaking June 2 at 7 p.m. Resident tickets available 5/12 Nonresident 5/19 Are you interested in kayaking but do not know how to begin? Are you an experienced kayaker looking for new places to explore? Either way, you’ll find the information you need in this program about paddling Long Island’s amazing waters. Kevin Stiegelmaier, author of Canoeing and Kayaking New York and Paddling Long Island, will discuss the “do’s and dont’s” associated with the sport. He’ll also talk about the best places to go and what to expect once you’re there. In short, Kevin will give you all the information you’ll need to ensure your time on the water is safe and enjoyable! (Limit 40) Hiking Long Island June 16 at 7 p.m. Resident tickets available 5/26 Nonresident 6/2 Join author Lee McAllister as he presents an informative slide show and lecture about the many hiking opportunities available on Long Island. The lecture encompasses the geology, history (natural & human), flora, fauna and topographical features that make Long Island such an interesting place to hike at any season! All hiking opportunities in Nassau and Suffolk County are encompassed in this discussion. (Limit 40) HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ! High School Volunteers grades 10 & up are needed in the Adult Reference Department this summer for any or all of the following times. Monday evenings 6PM-8PM and/or Tuesday & Thursday mornings 10AM-12PM Pick up registration form at the Adult Reference Desk starting Tuesday, May 19. Forms are due back on Tuesday, June 16. Registration is limited to 20. ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST ATTEND AN ORIENTATION MEETING ON MONDAY, JUNE 29 FROM 6:30-7:30 PM. Volunteer service will begin on Monday July 6 until August 6. Our Friday Afternoon Book Discussion continues with Leader Harriet Klein Friday, June 26 at 2 PM Sign-up begins for residents and nonresidents May 29 Alice In Wonderland By Lewis Carroll One Town, One Book: Oyster Bay Reads is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of this timeless classic! Limit 15 ROTATIONAL ART EXHIBIT FOR MAY BARBARA JOYCE DILLON DRIVING COURSES NOTE: Please do not park in the Library parking lot, or in front of stores in shopping center. Thank you! AARP DRIVING $20 AARP MEMBERS / $25 NON-MEMBERS DEFENSIVE DRIVING $32.00 Event Date Sign Up Dates Event Date Friday, May 8 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sign-up in progress for all Defensive Driving classes will resume in September 2015 Saturday, June 13 9:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Resident sign-up 5/9 Nonresident sign-up 5/23 This course for drivers 50 years of age & older is given in one 8-hour session, including a break for lunch. You will also be eligible for percentage discounts on your insurance premiums. If only one spouse is 50 years of age or older, you may both register for this course but you must attend together. Pay $20, $25 if non-member, at registration with undated checks or money orders made payable to AARP. If two are attending, we must receive undated checks from each individual wishing to attend. Please note that the fee is non-refundable. IMPORTANT: If you are an AARP member, you must write your membership # on your check to receive the reduced rate. Also, please bring your driver’s license & a black or blue ink pen. Sign Up Dates This driving course is not limited to those 50 years of age or older. You will also be eligible for percentage discounts on your insurance premiums. Checks or money orders only. Please make checks and money orders payable to Plainedge Public Library. NOTE: If two are attending, we must receive separate checks from each individual wishing to attend. Please bring your driver’s license and a black or blue ink pen to class. NOTE FOR ALL EVENTS: Plainedge residents will be given preference registering for all courses and programs requiring sign-up. After 7 days, non-residents will be placed on a waiting list and will be notified if space is available. Refunds can only be issued if your ticket is sold to a replacement. CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES/INFORMATION Please Note: REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS IS EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE. Online registration for all programs & crafts/activities will begin on Monday, May 11 at 10:00a.m. for Plainedge School District Residents. A valid Plainedge Public Library card, with an established PIN, is required for each individual registrant. To create a PIN: Go to our homepage www.plainedgelibrary.org. Under ‘Popular’ click on the logo ‘My Account Nassau Catalog’. Then click on ‘My Account/E-Mail Signup’ for further instructions. To register: Go to our home page, and click on the 'Kids Programs' logo under 'Popular'. PLEASE NOTE: Current phone numbers and email addresses are required for all programs that you register your children for unless stated otherwise. If you do not provide the information, we will not be able to contact you in a timely manner about cancellations or changes. Any online registration without a phone number and email address is now considered incomplete. If your registration is not complete, we reserve the right to give the spot to another child on the waiting list. Out-of-district residents may register online starting Monday, May 18 depending on availability. All programs are age specific, including those where adults attend with children. Please make necessary childcare arrangements. PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP Tuesday mornings, June 2 & June 9 10:00a.m. – 11:15a.m. Ages 3-5 years with accompanying adult FATHERS’ DAY COOKIE DECORATING Saturday, June 6 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Grades K-5 Join us for creative movement, dance and plenty of playtime for your child. Parents and caregivers stay and participate with their children. Child needs to be at least 3 years old by June 2 in order to participate. No unregistered siblings with the exception of infants, please. Decorate some cookies, (a T-shirt, ties & mustaches) for Dad! PIRATES & PRINCESSES FAMILY STORYTIME Thursday, June 18 7:00p.m.-7:30p.m. For Plainedge families Everyone will enjoy this special themed program with stories, activities and a craft. Pirate and princess costumes are optional. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS continued SUMMER READING PROGRAMS KICK-OFF PERFORMANCE - ERIK’S ANIMAL EDVENTURES Wednesday, June 24 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m. For Plainedge families Come and enjoy this popular reptile & animal program! Learn some important things from reptile educator, Erik Callender, as we kick off our Summer Reading Programs! Please register each child you plan to bring online. EVERY HERO HAS A STORY 2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAMS PREVIEW MEGA READERS SUMMER READING CLUB (For children entering 2nd through 5th grades) Reading Club members read at home. They come back to the Library once a week (during scheduled times on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) with reading charts and report forms for reporting, stickers, and prizes. The Club begins on Tuesday, June 30 and ends with the final session on Thursday, July 23. Club members will be invited to a special performance in August. SUPER SIDEKICKS READ-TO-ME CLUB (For infants up to children entering 1st grade) All reading is done at home between adult and child together. Parents and children come back once a week (during scheduled times on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) with reading charts for stickers and prizes. Read-To-Me begins Tuesday, June 30 and ends on Thursday, July 23. Participants are invited to a special performance in August. HERO TALES STORY TIME (For Plainedge families) Story Time begins on Wednesday, July 1 and ends on Wednesday July 22. There will be 2 sessions to choose from during the daytime. There will be a special performance in August for all participants. ***If you have any questions regarding the upcoming Summer Reading Programs for children at the Plainedge Public Library, please call the Children’s Services Department at 735-4133, exts. 12 or 13. You can also email us at kids@plainedgelibrary.org. Look out for the next Library newsletter and check out our Library’s homepage to access our program calendar for more information about the Summer Reading Programs and crafts/ activities for the summer. Online registration for the July Summer Reading Programs and craft/activities begins Monday, June 8 for Plainedge School District residents. The registration button will appear at 10:00a.m. Out-of-district residents may register beginning Monday June 15 depending on availability.*** BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1060 Hicksville Rd; Massapequa, NY 11758-1289 Phone: (516) 735-4133 Fax: (516) 735-2510 Website: www.plainedgelibrary.org Laura Oden-Bell Ann Doxsey Dave Gottlieb Ellen Ryder Michael Giris Marilyn Kappenberg Non-Profit Org boardpres@plainedgelibrary.org adoxsey@plainedgelibrary.org dgottlieb@plainedgelibrary.org eryder@plainedgelibrary.org mgiris@plainedgelibrary.org U.S. Postage PAID Massapequa, NY Permit No. 12 Library Director Michael Dietz - Newsletter Publisher Nicole Mollick-Polaski- Program Coordinator & Editor LIBRARY HOURS Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Closed HOLIDAY Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day) Closed Library will be closed on Sundays from May to October. Please note: The Board of Trustees meets monthly, usually the third Monday of the month, at 7:00 p.m., in the Local History Room. The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th. All meetings are open to residents of the community and all interested individuals are invited to attend. U.S. PROPAGANDA IN WORLD WAR I Wednesday, June 10 at 2:00 p.m. Resident tickets available 5/20 Nonresident 5/27 In this thought provoking lecture, Professor Don Parker will discuss the public relations and propaganda campaigns that led to the U.S. involvement in World War I.(Limit 40) The NOTARY PUBLIC hours are: Monday: 10 am - Noon, 6-8 pm Tuesday: 6-8 p Wednesday: 10 am-12 pm Thursday: 2-4 pm Friday: 10 am-Noon & 2-4 pm NOTE: Photo identification required. Documents to be notarized must be signed at time of notarization, not before. You must bring your own witness if needed. Please telephone the Library to confirm that a notary is available. ADVANCED CARE PLANNING SEMINAR June 9 at 7 p.m. Resident tickets available 5/19 Nonresident 5/26 In this informative seminar, Fern Baudo ANP BC will be here to talk about Advanced Care Planning and making medical choices in advance and what you need to know. (Limit 40) SENIOR CONNECTIONS Our Senior Connections Volunteer, Rosemary Styne, will be available to assist with questions and services for seniors on Monday, May 11. Please call ahead for availability. Senior Citizen Watch for upcoming events will be sponsored by Plainedge H.S. If interested, please call Caroline Fratrik at 516-992-7457. Homemade BBQ Sauce Thursday, June 18th at 7 PM PER FEC T DAD FOR ! (suitable for 6th grade through adults) Resident tickets available 5/28 Nonresident tickets available 6/4 Join The Baking Coach in making a homemade jar of delicious BBQ sauce. Each Chef will custom design their own label for their BBQ sauce jar! (Limit 24)
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