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1 Wyandanch Public Library Serving the community for 41 years May/June Newsletter The Wyandanch Public Library Annual Budget Passed! The of Trustees, Director and Staff would like to thank all of you who came out to vote for our Annual Budget Vote. The budget passed and our Trustee Judith Graham-Guerrier was re-elected. Wyandanch Public Library Celebrates Juneteenth: Tuskeegee Airmen Juneteenth Dinner Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Join Julius Freeman, one of the original Tuskeegee Airman as he shares his own personal accounts and experiences during this dinner dedicated in the honor of our forefathers. All are welcome to attend. Friday, June 19, 2015, 6:30 pm. From the Director s Desk Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter. The library staff and I are excited and looking forward to helping you with all your informational, educational and entertainment requirements. Our library's goal is to provide the best service to our customers in a friendly and helpful environment. We pride ourselves with offering user -friendly services both online and in the library. We promise that when you come into our library you will leave feeling that you accomplished your purpose for visiting the library. We will help you get what you came for or provide information on when or how you can get the particular information or item. We are happy to provide E-books, as well as print books, books on CD, music CD s and current popular publications for check out. We welcome suggestions for purchase of library materials and ideas for library programs and Library cards are easy to obtain. Your Wyandanch Public Library card allows you to access our databases purchased especially for our customers. Check out the electronic resources on the web site. What s Inside: Children s, Page 2 Young Adults, Page 3 Adults, Page 4 May Calendar, Page 5 June Calendar, Page 6 Photo Gallery, Page 7 Community News, Page 8 Library Hours: Mon 10:00 am-9:00 pm Tues 10:00 am-9:00 pm Weds 10:00 am-9:00 pm Thurs 10:00 am-9:00 pm Fri 10:00 am-6:00 pm Sat 10:00 am-5:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Library Closings Memorial Day May 25, 2015 I invite you to visit our library facility or connect to our website services and allow us to assist you in meeting your informational needs. The entire library staff is ready to help you enjoy your library visit. In addition, the library director is happy to discuss any portion of the library s policies or procedures. If the director is not available at a particular time, an appointment may be made at a time convenient for both parties. We look forward to seeing you soon. We welcome you to our website and hope you will take a few minutes to look over the various sections. The more you know about the library, the more the library can do for you. Thank you for your continual support of the library; we hope we have a regular place on your weekly calendar. Sylvia Archibald, Library Director

2 Page 2 Children s Programs Tissue Paper Stained Glass Craft- Using several special ingredients come design your own stained glass craft that you can hang on the window and let the sun shine through. Monday, May 11, Memorial Day Cupcakes- Memorial Day is an important day for our country where we honor the people that fought to make our world a safe place. We will design red, white, and blue cupcakes. Monday, May 18, Butterfly Program- Children will be introduced to local butterflies. They will also learn about the stages of life for a butterfly and how they emerge from a cocoon. Also, the kids will observe living butterflies. Monday, June 8, Fathers Day Picture Frame Craft- Show your love by creating a picture frame. Along with the frame we will be taking photos of every child to fit inside the frame. Tuesday, June 16, - Community Heroes Breakfast: Raising Successful Children Against the Odds- Come enjoy breakfast with us as we celebrate the start of the summer reading program and its special theme Every Hero Has A Story. There will be a presentation by several parents and their stories of how they raised their children to become community heroes. Saturday, June 27, 10:30 am Summer Reading Program Magic Show-Come see the amazing Phillip Jennings perform amazing and unbelievable magic tricks. This program will also feature a time to learn and sign-up for the summer reading program. Sunday, June 28, 2:30 pm-3:30 pm Entertainment Pass Program Use your library card to receive free or discounted museum and attraction passes. Participating destinations include: The Bronx Zoo American Museum of Natural History Metropolitan Museum of Art Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery Aquarium Long Island Game Farm Check on availability and pick up passes at the Circulation Desk. Bring your library card to pick up your pass. One pass may be borrowed per person, per loan period. (ELA)- The program spans every curriculum area: reading, language arts, math, science, STEM, social studies, writing, graphic arts, typing, music, and more. The content is correlated to Common Core standards. The Library has had for a number of years now and it is a valuable resource for children and families in our community. For more information contact LaFlorence Grant, Coordinator at (631) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 6:00 pm Suggested Reading- Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson Firebird" by Misty Copeland JOSEPHINE: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker by Patricia Hruby Powel Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn Russell-Brown

3 Page 3 Teen Programs Readers Meeting: Glow Sky Chasers - Monday, May 4, Tuskegee Airmen- Monday, June 8, DIY Bouncy Balls-Teens are invited to make bouncing polymer balls from common household ingredients! You ll feel like a scientist as you measure and mix together the ingredients to make a bouncy ball! Wednesday, May 6, Mother s Day Craft: Stress Bag- Tell your mom what a good job she s done raising you with this specially crafted present and remind her how much you love her! Friday, May 8, Meet the Author: Matt De La Peña- Join award-winning teen author Matt De La Pena as he comes to speak to the young adults about how he transformed from a reluctant reader into a professional author. Wednesday, May 13,5:00 pm NEW! Anime Viewing: Summer Wars- Teens are invited to watch the popular anime movie Summer Wars on our new 80 TV! Start your weekend right by uniting with fellow anime fans. Friday, May 15, Watcher s Meeting: Skype with Teen Author Amy Ryan Monday, May 18, 4:30 pm Juneteenth Special: The Tuskegee Airmen Thursday, June 18, NEW! Video Game Friday: FIFA 15- Do you love sports and video games?! Now you can enjoy both together! Come unwind from a long week of school work and play one of our newest titles, FIFA 15, with your friends. Friday, May 22, DIY Sushi- Do you love sushi? Have you always wanted to try it? Come to the library to learn how to make this exotic cuisine with us! Tuesday, May 26, Regents Study Jam Sessions- High school students prepping for their science Regents Exams are invited to a study session with the Professor Anthony Abbate. We will be hosting a Living Environment and Earth Science study session. First Session: Thursday, May 28, 3:00 pm Second Session: Thursday, May 28, 4:30 pm DIY Spa Day in a Jar- Pamper yourself with a homemade sugar scrub. You ll smell good enough to eat after making this special bath product from scratch. Wednesday, June 3, NEW! Anime Viewing: A Night of Bleach- Fans of Bleach unite under one roof to celebrate the series and watch a few episodes. Friday, June 5, Make Your Own T-Shirts- Show us your chic side/team colors! Teens can create stylish t-shirts to take home! Wednesday, June 10, NEW! Anime Viewing: Pandora Inverted- Anime fans can view the popular anime movie Pandora Inverted in our new teen area! Mingle with fellow anime fans and enjoy this standalone movie. Friday, June 12, South of the Border Lasagna- Learn to make delicious south of the border lasagna with Chef Rob Scott. It will be ready to take home and bake so you can enjoy it for dinner! Tuesday, June 16, Father s Day Craft: Folded Shirt Card- Drop by to create a special handmade card to celebrate your dad! These cards will look like a button-up shirt and will have a place for a special handwritten message inside. Wednesday, June 17, NEW! Video Game Friday: Portal 2- This game will test your ability to think and act creatively. Use your portal gun to produce your own paths through otherwise sealed surfaces. Teens will be working in teams of two to solve the game s intricate puzzles. Friday, June 19, Teen Software: Prezi- Learn how to use the innovative website Prezi.com for presentations that can be saved online and accessed from any computer with internet access. Wednesday, June 24, Summer Reading Kickoff: Talking Drums- Sign up for the summer reading club to the beat of these Talking African drums with the world class percussionist Kobla Dente. Friday, June 26, 3:30 pm Duct Tape Craft Day- Sign up for the Summer Reading Club and leave in style! Drop by to make wallets, bowties, hair bows, or cell phone pouches with our special superhero printed duct tape. Tuesday, June 30,

4 Page 4 Adult Programs Assistance with GED testing will be available in the Adult Learning Center. For more information contact Dottie Telting (631) Monday Friday, 10:00 am -2:00 pm Come learn and share awesome crochet patterns. Register at the Reference Desk. Mondays, Conversational Spanish for Beginners Returning by popular demand. Each week Ms. Sylvia will teach popular words and phrases used in Spanish conversations. With practice you will be able to navigate a conversation in Spanish. Mondays & Thursdays, 6:30 pm-9:00 pm Join us for an gentle style of yoga, you can do from a seated position that also incorporates the breathing and mind-body benefits of traditional yoga. Tuesdays Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm End June 10 Registration will begin in September Free basic math lessons.call the Library Adult Learning Center to sign up. Thursdays, -6:00 pm Knitting Club Get together with other knitters, to advance your knitting skills, and have a fun night out. Thursdays, -6:30 pm Club Saturdays, Friday Afternoon Movie Screenings: Whiplash- May 8, 2:30 pm - Dream Girls-May 15, 2:30 pm- The Hundred Foot Journey- May 22, 2:30 pm - 10,000 Black Men- May 29, 2:30 pm- Black or White- June 5, 2:30 pm- Selma- June 12, 2:30 pm- Father of Lies- June 26, 2:30 pm- Free Legal Service Program with Senator Boyle All are welcome to attend. May 10, 10:00 am-3:00 pm Harlem on My Mind-Julia Simpson provides a musical journey with her vocals supported by bass, drums, and piano. Together they will perform music that dates back to the special time in our history known as the Harlem Renaissance. Monday, May 18 th 12:30 pm-1:30 pm S.N.A.P. Outreach Program- sponsored by Island Harvest. Join Ms. Taisha Freeman, Community Outreach Coordinator to get information on resources and support services. You may qualify for more benefits than you think. Tuesday, May 19 th -6:30 pm Tuesday, June 23 rd, Adult Book Club: The Museum of Extra-Ordinary Things by Alice Hoffman. Afterwards stay for special book club program. Upcycle This! Tuesday, May 26 th 6:00 pm -7:00 pm Upcycle This! (Immediately following the Book Club). Join Ms. Nicole Cortes for this amazing craft program as you learn how to up-cycle older books into attractive objects d'art. Bring any embellishments or photos you have available. Tuesday, May 26th 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Memorial Counseling with Gary Bush- Q & A on claiming social security, life insurance benefits and will probate. Thursday, June 11th 6:30 pm Music Celebration- Join Mandink Griot Papa Susso for an entertaining selection featuring the music of Gambia and songs from the oral tradition on the kora. Mr. Susso has performed all over the USA, most recently in Tokyo, Japan and in NYC at Carnegie Hall June 16th, 11:30 am 12:45 pm Introduction to Pinterest- Participants will learn to create pinboards to pin photos and other content on any topic. Tuesday, June 23rd, 5:30pm -6:15 pm The Basics: memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Join the Alzheimer Association of Melville to learn about detection, causes, risk factors, stages and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Thursday June 25th, 6:30pm NEW! Adult Technology Lessons-Lessons will include basic computer and internet use, online job searching, resume writing, handheld device assistance, Google Drive, Social Media, typing, Prezi, clouds, Microsoft Office. Call for an appointment.

5 May 2015 S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T 1 Anime Viewing: A Night of Naruto 4:30 pm 2 Page 5 3 Mother s Day Tea Sitting 2:30pm-3:45pm 4 Readers Meeting: Glow Sky Chasers 5 Cinco De Mayo Activity -6:00 pm 6 DIY Bouncy Balls -6:00 pm 7-6:00 pm -6:30 pm 8 Whiplash 2:30 pm- Mother s Day Craft: Stress Bag Tissue Paper Stained Glass Craft :00 pm Meet the Author: Matt De La Peña 5:00 pm 14-6:00 pm -6:30 pm 15 Dream Girls 2:30 pm- Anime Viewing: Summer Wars Harlem on My Mind 12:30 pm-1:30 pm Memorial Day Cupcakes Watcher s Meeting: Skype with Amy Ryan 4:30 pm 19-6:00 pm S.N.A.P. Outreach Program -6:30 pm 20-6:00 pm 21-6:00 pm -6:30 pm Weed & Seed/Combat Task Force 7:00pm 22 The Hundred Foot Journey 2:30 pm- Video Game Friday: FIFA Memorial Day Library Closed 26 DIY Sushi -6:00 pm Adult Book Club: The Museum of Extra-Ordinary Things 6:00 pm -7:00 pm Upcycle This! 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 27-6:00 pm of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm 28 Regents Study Jam Sessions Session I: 3;00 pm Session II: 4;00 pm -6:00 pm -6:30 pm 29 10,000 Black Men 2:30 pm

6 S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T June 2015 DIY Spa Day in a Jar -6:00 pm 4-6:00 pm -6:30 pm 5 Black or White 2:30 pm- Anime Viewing: A Night of Bleach 6 Page Readers Meeting: Tuskegee Airmen Butterfly Program 9-6:00 pm 10 Make Your Own T-Shirts -6:00 pm 11-6:00 pm -6:30 pm Memorial Counseling with Gary Bush 6:30 pm 12 Selma 2:30 pm- Anime Viewing: Pandora Inverted Music Celebration 11:20 am-12:45 pm South of the Border Lasagna Fathers Day Picture Frame Craft -5:30pm -6:00 pm 17 Father s Day Craft: Folded Shirt Card -6:00 pm 18 Watcher s Meeting: The Tuskegee Airmen -6:00 pm -6:30 pm Weed & Seed/Combat Task Force 7:00pm 19 Video Game Friday: Portal 2 Wyandanch Public Library Celebrates Juneteenth: Tuskeegee Airmen Juneteenth Dinner 6:30 pm S.N.A.P. Outreach Program -6:00 pm Introduction to Pinterest 5:30pm -6:15 pm 24 Teen Software: Prezi -6:00 pm of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm 25-6:00 pm -6:30 pm The Basics: memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's 6:30pm 26 Father of Lies 2:30 pm- Summer Reading Kickoff: Talking Drums 27 Community Heroes Breakfast: Raising Successful Children Against the Odds 10:30 am 28 Magic Show 2:30 pm-3:30pm Duct Tape Craft Day -6:00 pm

7 Page 7 Photo Gallery Children s Annual Easter Celebration/Egg Hunt Women s History Month, S.C.P.D Civil Service Test Prep, Jack & Jill Wyandanch Public Library Celebrates 41 years of Service during their Annual Open House/ Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Mezzanine

8 Community News Page 8 Wyandanch Public Library seeks Part-time Clerk Applicant must be able to perform clerical, typing and word processing duties. Applicant should have knowledge of and will be required to operate a variety of office equipment. Contact: Erskine Troman, President Wyandanch Public Library 14 South 20th Street Wyandanch, NY Ph: (631) Fax: (631) SAVE THE DATE!!! Wyandanch Family Day & Parade Saturday, June 13th 10:00 am 8:00 pm Wyandanch Park Mount Avenue, NY For more information contact: Joe Marion (631) Entertainment Pass Program Use your library card to receive free or discounted museum and attraction passes. Participating destinations include: The Bronx Zoo American Museum of Natural History Metropolitan Museum of Art Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery Aquarium Long Island Game Farm Check on availability and pick up passes at the Circulation Desk. Bring your library card to pick up your pass. One pass may be borrowed per person, per loan period. Please Join Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre & Suffolk County Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory to Celebrate Haitian Flag Day Thursday, May 21, :00 pm 8:00 pm Wyandanch Public Library 14 S. 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York Enjoy cultural performances and Haitian refreshments! To RSVP Please Contact Kristi Reynolds by May 15, 2015: Reynoldsk@assembly.state.ny.us or Call: AARP Defensive Driving Class Take this six-hour class and earn a 10% discount on collision, liability and no-fault insurance premium for three years. $25.00 Member & $20.00 Non-member seating fee must be paid in advance at the time of registration payable by check or money order. There MUST be a minimum of 20 paid participants by in order for class to commence. Saturday, May 23 & June 20, 10:00 am- Weed & Seed/ Combat Task Force Meetings Thursday, May 21st & June 18th, 6:00 pm Library of Trustees Meetings Wednesday, May 27th & June 24th, 6:00 pm Notary Public Do you need an important document to be considered official? The Wyandanch Public Library provides Notary Public Services. Thursdays 11:00 am-12:30 pm of Trustees Erskine Trotman President Judith Graham-Guerrier Vice President Ghenya Grant Trustee Nancy Holliday Trustee Stephanie Williams Trustee Sylvia Archibald Director US POSTAGE PAID WYANDANCH, NY PERMIT No South 20 th Street Wyandanch, NY Phone (631) / Fax (631) Address: wyanlib@suffolk.lib.ny.us Cart-Rt. Sort Postal Patron Wyandanch, NY 11798