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Over the summer, we began an ambitious renovation designed to transform existing multi-tiered bookstacks into a 2,000 square-foot Learning Commons. As the landscape of public libraries continues to evolve, it has become paramount to establish a substantial physical space to serve as a clear showcase for the direction our service model is transitioning towards. Rather than creating either a traditional teen or makerspace, this area would take the concept of a learning commons, often found in academic libraries, and adapt it for a public library setting. This space provides our members with a glimpse into the vibrant future of libraries, where a high-quality public education is made available through content creation technology, gaming, virtual reality experiences, and traditional classes. See page 3 for more information.
CONNETQUOT PUBLIC LIBRARY is proud to announce the opening of our newest space.
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Quarterly Newsletter January - March 2020
CONNETQUOT PUBLIC LIBRARYEnrich your mind, Explore your world
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The Learning Commons was designed to meet three modern goals for library service: fi rst, to provide a central location for all of our makerspace equipment, including 3-D printers, green screen, die cutting, and sewing machines; second, to offer a vibrant and functional area for teens/young adults to study, collaborate, and game; andfi nally, to provide the versatility needed to accommodate meetings or classes.
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• Two Additional Class/Meeting Spaces
• Work Tables with Attached Seating
• Collaboration & Multiplayer Tables
• Information Desk
• Green Screen Studio
• Mobile Book Shelving
• Immersive Virtual Reality Zone
• Apple iMacs & Gaming PCs
• Cricut Die Cutting Machines
• Additional 3-D Printers
WHAT IS THE LEARNING COMMONS?
A collaborative space to foster learning and creativity through access to high-tech tools, like 3-D printers, a green screen studio, Cricut die cutting machines, Apple iMacs, and low-tech tools, like sewing machines.
A dedicated and welcoming space for our teen members to learn, work, play, and collaborate, which includes our extensive Teen book collection and room for classes, events, & meetings.
WHO IS THE LEARNING COMMONS FOR?
While many of the services and equipment will appeal to teens and young adults, the Learning Commons is for any member of the community who wants to LEARN & INNOVATE.
New and exciting curriculum is being developed for the Learning Commons, including coding/hardware classes, and 3-D modeling/printing, in addition to our popular line-up of teen classes.
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ADULTSREGISTER online, by phone, or in person; have your library card number and password ready. Registration begins at 9:00 am on Thursday, January 9
unless otherwise noted. If your class requires a fee, you must pay by credit/debit card when registering online, or you can register in person and make your payment by cash, check, or card at the Circulation Desk. All fees are non-refundable. Note: When registration is not required, we reserve the right to provide admittance priority to district residents. We also reserve the right to cancel your registration if you are more than 15 minutes late.
LOCAL & FAMILY HISTORY
GAMING
Gone: The Disappearance of Louise PietrewiczThursday, January 2, 6:45 - 8:30 pm
What happened to Louise Pietrewicz, a 38-year-old mother from Cutchogue who vanished after leaving her parents’ home in Sagaponack in October 1966? Her disappearance was ignored by the media. Fifty years later, journalists Steve Wick and Grant Parpan, with colleague Krysten Massa, investigated. The result is the award-winning documentary Gone, heralded nationally as “a triumph of community journalism.” The victim’s daughter said, “My mother was murdered. People knew about it and did nothing about it. These journalists did.” Wick and Parpan will be on hand for a question and answer session following the screening. No registration required.
Long Island In the Movies Friday, January 10, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Hollywood moguls have had a long love aff air with LI mansions. Who can forget Audrey Hepburn dancing in the glassed-in tennis court in the 1953 fi lm Sabrina? Go behind the scenes with location fi lm scout, author, and LI personality Monica Randall as she shares her experience working with such icons as Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty, Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, and Martin Scorsese. An intriguing star-studded afternoon will be had by all! No registration required.
Reclaim the Records and GenealogySaturday, January 11, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Alec Ferretti will discuss the accomplishments of Reclaim the Records, a nonprofi t that seeks to restore public access to genealogical documents. RTR has succeeded in obtaining and publishing, for free, decades of vital records indexes from New York City, New York State, and New Jersey and is currently working on projects across the country. He will also explain the many ways to access these newly available collections. Ferretti, a member of the RTR board, is a dual degree master’s student at NYU’s Archives and Library Science program and works as genealogist-in-residence at the Wells Fargo Family and Business History Center. No registration required.
Deciphering U.S. Census Codes for GenealogyWednesday, February 19, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Participants will learn this history of “coding the census” and how this information can improve genealogy research. Specifi cally, we’ll cover the 1910 to 1950 US census population schedules and the various codes employed. In addition, we’ll review the various census enumerator instructions to determine other notations and marks on the population schedules. Finally, we’ll cover how to take census code information and integrate it into your genealogy research results. This webinar will be given by genealogist Thomas MacEntee. No registration required.
FITNESS
Senior FitnessMondays, January 6, 13, 27, February 3, 10,
24, March 2, & 9, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Work out with Joy Walker at this basic weight training and body toning class. Chairs are used for upper and lower body work. Limit of 45. No registration required.
Tai Chi Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, February 4, 11,
25, March 3, & 10, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
You will learn Tai Chi based on a simplifi ed method. Elements of Qigong and a traditional short Tai Chi form will be shown at these sessions taught by Jim Cummings. Limit of 45. No registration required.
Iyengar YogaTuesdays,
January 7, 14,
21, February
4, 11, & 18
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Iyengar yoga emphasizes precision in alignment, depth of pose, and breath control, accommodating for diff erent bodies and abilities. Please bring a yoga mat or thick blanket. Christine Corsa is the instructor. Limit of 30. No registration required.
Chair YogaWednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, February
5, 12, 26, March 4, & 11, 9:15 - 10:15 am
Kristen Orsini teaches this class that gives you the full yoga experience without getting down on the fl oor. Limit of 40. No registration required.
Senior Stretch and FlexWednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, February
5, 12, & 26, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Rose Biscardi, certifi ed trainer with the Arthritis Foundation, is back and better than ever. She leads this class of exercises designed to help seniors improve their fi tness. Limit of 40. No registration required.
Dance and Tone Thursdays, January 16, 23, 30, & February 6
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Join instructor Joy Walker for a dance workout that will add a fun new element to your fi tness regimen. Limit of 45. No registration required.
Scrabble ClubSaturday, January 4, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Join your fellow Scrabble lovers for an afternoon of friendly play. The library will provide boards, or you may bring your own. Players of all ages welcome. No registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons AdultsFridays, January 24, February 21, & March 20
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Come experience the classic role-playing game that started it all! We’ll create a character, teach you the rules, and jump into an adventure. All that’s required is a little imagination! Beginners and veterans welcome. Ages 18 and over. Limit of 12. Registration required.
Minecraft ClubTuesday, February 18, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Interested in playing Minecraft? Join Connetquot Library’s survival server using Minecraft Bedrock Edition. Ages 12 and over. Limit of 8. Registration required.
Gaming NightFriday, March 6, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Bring your own card games, board games, or portable video games for an open gaming night. Users will also have access to our Nintendo Switch and gaming PCs. No registration required.
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ARTS & CRAFTSPaint Morning with Joe: The Northern LightsFriday, Janu ary 3, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Paint a lovely scene featuring the aurora borealis with artist Joe Socci. Limit of 15. No registration required.
Crochet Intarsia Cowl Mondays, January 6, 13, 27, & February 3
6:30 - 8:00 pm
You’ll need an H crochet hook, two balls of contrasting medium or worsted weight yarn, and a pair of scissors. Aimee Saccio is the instructor. No registration required.
Knitted Slip Stitch Cowl Thursdays, January 9, 23, February 13, & 27
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Marion Reiter teaches this class. You will need three skeins, in diff erent colors, of #1 fi ne yarn and size 4 knitting needles. No registration required.
Many MonetsMonday, January 13, 6:30 - 8:30 pm or
Monday, January 27, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kari Kaczmarek teaches this class. You will interpret scenes from her or your own photos in the style of Monet’s landscape paintings. Limit of 15. Registration required. Fee: $3.00
Felt SucculentsTuesday, January 21, 6:00 - 7:30 pm or
Thursday, January 23, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Learn how to make low-maintenance succulents out of felt and hot glue to decorate your home. Limit of 20. Registration required.
Cricut Cutting BasicsWednesdays, January 22, February 5, 19,
March 4, or 18, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
The Cricut is an easy-to-use die cutting machine that allows you to create cards, decals, logos, or other designs in paper, felt, vinyl, and fabric. In this class, you will learn the basics of the Cricut, its web-based software, and design a paper craft project. No materials are needed for this program. Basic computer skills required. Limit of 6 in each session. Registration required. Fee: $3.00
Vision BoardsMonday, January 27, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Set goals for yourself and make them visual! Come to this program to make a collage of pictures, affi rmations, and/or inspirations. Supplies will be available, but feel free to bring your own. Limit of 12. Registration required.
Intermediate CricutMondays, January 27, February 3, 10, March
9, or 23, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Go even further with the Cricut and create a more advanced paper craft with our instructor Amy Simonson. Prerequisite: Basic experience with the Cricut. Limit of 8 in each session. Registration required. Fee: $3.00
Beaded Heart PendantTuesday, January 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Donna Irvine teaches this class where you will create a custom heart pendant with a choice of wire and beads. Limit of 15. Registration required. Fee: $11.00
Knit/Crochet Blankets & ShawlsWednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, & March 4
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Join us as we knit and crochet lap blankets and prayer shawls. Once the projects are completed, they will be donated to Stony Brook Stitchers for patients at Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Cancer Center, and Long Island State Veterans Home. Please bring 800 yards of your favorite yarn and corresponding needles or hook. Beginners welcome. Aimee Saccio is the instructor. No registration required.
Calligraphy Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20, & 27
10:00 - 11:30 am
Learn the Italic alphabet, diff erent pen angles, slope of letters, proportions between capital and lower case letters, safe joins and spacing between individual letters, and the completed word. Even the most experienced student can learn something from this class. Artist Joe Socci will supply all the materials. Limit of 15. Registration required. Fee: $5.00
Sewing Basics: Sew a PillowTuesday, February 11, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Learn the very basics of machine sewing: threading your machine, controlling the foot pedal, and more. We will make a simple square pillow. Bring with you 1/2 yard of cotton blend fabric of your choice, straight pins, hand sewing needle, shears for cutting, and thread to match. If you have a portable sewing machine, feel free to bring it. Otherwise, you may share one of the machines that we will provide.Limit of 8. Registration required.
Clothespin TrivetTuesday, February 11, 7:00 - 8:30 pm or
Wednesday, February 12, 10:00 - 11:30 am
These Scandinavian-inspired trivets are simple to make using de-constructed clothespins and hot glue, or turn them into mini wreaths to hang! Limit of 12. Registration required.
Mardi Gras MasksSaturday, February 15, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Masks are a traditional part of the Mardi Gras festivities, allowing revelers to express their alter egos for a day. Join us to decorate your own Mardi Gras mask to wear on Fat Tuesday. Limit of 20. Registration required.
Crochet Mandala BlanketFridays, February 21, 28, March 6, 13, & 20
6:30 - 8:00 pm
You’ll need an H hook and 10 balls of Lion Brand Mandala yarn. Aimee Saccio is the instructor. No registration required.
Paper Crafting: CardsTuesday, February 25
3:00 - 4:30 pm or 6:30 - 8:00 pm
It’s all about birthdays! Get inky and stamp four birthday cards using stamps, die cuts, and embellishments. Learn fun techniques with AnnMarie Pszybylski. Limit of 16. Registration required. Fee: $2.00
Paint and PawTuesday, March 3, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Unleash your inner artist with Dagger Dog Vinci, the Painting Dog! Artist Yvonne Dagger will share the journey of her pet, Dagger, from therapy dog to famous canine artist. You will also have the opportunity to create your own painting in the Dagger Dog Vinci style. Limit of 25. Registration required.
Sew a Market Tote for Advanced BeginnersTuesday, March 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Learn how to create a pattern and cut out the pieces to make your own Market Tote Bag, using sewing skills that you will learn, including pinning, sewing seams, and more. Please bring with you 3/4 yard of fabric, preferably a sturdy cotton or cotton blend, straight pins, thread to match, and scissors. Limit of 8. Registration required.
Diamond PaintingSaturday, March 14, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Using tiny diamond-like facets, create a work of art with a Diamond Painting kit. Limit of 18. Registration required.
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TECHNOLOGY
Tech TuesdaysTuesdays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Drop in with your devices and questions. We off er basic help and guidance, but no repairs. First-come, fi rst-served. No registration required.
Apple iOS User GroupThursday, January 9, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
and Saturdays, February 8 & March 7
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Come get update information, tips, and tricks on all things Apple iOS for your iPhone and/or iPad. Share your favorite apps and shortcuts with other group members. Bring your questions and we will answer them! No registration required.
Facebook Safety and PrivacyTuesday, January 14, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Learn how to confi gure your settings to protect your privacy on Facebook. No registration required.
Introduction to ComputersThursday, January 16, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
For the computer novice, this class by Sharper Training Solutions, Inc. will get you started. Learn the basics: turning the computer on, using the desktop, working with the mouse, opening and closing programs, understanding Windows elements, getting out of trouble, and turning the computer off . Limit of 24. Registration required.
Android HelpFriday, January 17, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, February 29, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, March 10, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Do you have questions about using your Android phone or tablet? Make a 45-minute appointment and meet one-on-one with a librarian who will help you make the most of your device. Registration required.
Introduction to iOS App Development Fridays, January 17 or March 13
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Learn how to start creating an iOS app with Xcode. Prerequisite: Advanced knowledge of iOS and MacOS. Limit of 4 in each session. Registration required.
Introduction to TinkercadTuesday, January 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Learn the basics of 3-D design software Tinkercad by creating a custom key chain. Limit of 8. Registration required. Fee: $2.00
How to Use Your Digital CameraTuesday, February 4, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
An instructor from Sharper Training Solutions, Inc. will teach you how to use the basic features of a digital camera, including fl ash settings, optical and digital zoom, menu settings, image quality, and much more. Bring your digital camera, your manual, and your questions.Limit of 12. Registration required.
Post Your Pictures OnlineThursday, February 6, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
In this hands-on class, Sharper Training Solutions, Inc. will teach you how to use your smartphone to share photos with social media apps such as Facebook, Instagram, etc. Additional topics include sharing photos online with family and friends using websites such as Flickr and Shutterfl y, as well as Dropbox and Google Photos. Please bring your smartphone. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills necessary. Limit of 24. Registration required.
Introduction to LastPassFriday, February 7, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Learn to manage and organize your passwords across all of your devices securely for free! Limit of 8. Registration required.
Dream Date Green ScreenFriday, February 14, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Happy Valentine’s Day! Stop by and have your picture taken with a dreamy celebrity using our green screen! You will receive a digital fi le by email that you can upload to any photo/card printing service. No registration required.
Internet SecurityFriday, February 14, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Learn how to protect your personal information on the web with the use of VPNs, safe browsing, and other tips. Limit of 8. Registration required.
Cutting the CordTuesday, February 25, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Interested in getting rid of your current cable provider? Come to this program to learn how! No registration required.
Intro to iCloud for iPad & iPhoneMonday, March 2, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Learn all about iCloud Storage on your iPhone or iPad with Sharper Training Solutions, Inc. Bring your device and we will discuss iCloud Back Up, iCloud Drive, Photo Library, what it all means, and how to use all their features. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of the iPad and iPhone and comfort with your device. Limit of 24. Registration required.
Introduction to PhotoshopTuesday, March 3, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Become an instant graphic artist by working with images and pictures in Adobe Photoshop. In this class taught by Sharper Training Solutions, Inc., learn how to alter images including sizing, shaping, and coloring. Re-touch, fi lter, and add eff ects to create works of art or just make your photos look the way you want them to. Prerequisite: For intermediate and advanced computer users.Limit of 12. Registration required.
Springtime Green Screen Photo ShootFriday, March 13, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Come in and get your picture taken with a fun springtime background. Feel free to bring any props for your family or individual photo. You will receive a digital fi le by email that you can upload to any photo/card printing service. No registration required.
D D G S
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CONCERTS
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Health Insurance Marketplace NavigatorFridays, January 3, 10, & 31, 9 am - 5 pm
Open enrollment for NY’s healthcare marketplace ends on January 31. Meet with a navigator who will guide you through health plan options and help you apply for assistance. Navigators provided by the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island. Appointments encouraged; please call 516-505-4426.
HIICAP 101Wednesdays, January 22, February 26, &
March 25, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
A trained volunteer will answer your questions about Medicare, Medicaid, and EPIC. They will also help you fi nd ways to pay for your medications or medical equipment, understand Medicare Part D, choose between Medicare Advantage plans, explore long-term care services, and understand low-income subsidy programs. Appointments are one half-hour. Registration required.
Stress Relief SaturdaySaturday, February 1, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Take a break! Join us for a drop-in session where you will follow along to a recorded guided meditation and listen to relaxing music. Stop in for as long as you like to rejuvenate your spirit. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required.
Blood Pressure ScreeningTuesday, February 18, 10:00 - 11:00 am
A registered nurse from the Visiting Nurse Service will be available to take your blood pressure. No registration required.
Adults of All Abilities: Calming ToolsFriday, February 21, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Adults of all abilities will learn progressive muscle relaxation, a sitting exercise to help relax the body. Then we will make sensory bottles, peaceful objects you can focus on to help when you are overstimulated. This simple craft will be set to soothing music, and participants may move about the room. Caregivers must be present. No registration required.
Learn to be Tobacco-FreeMondays, February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
& April 20 (reunion), 6:00 - 7:30 pm
This program off ered by the Suff olk County Offi ce of Health Education is based on the CDC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines for treating nicotine dependence. Those who use all forms of tobacco products (including cigars, pipes, e-cigarettes, and chew tobacco) are welcome. Nicotine replacement therapies will be available for a nominal fee. To register please call Wanda at 631-853-3162.
Mindfulness Monday: Time Is On Your SideMonday, March 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Licensed clinical psychologist Jennifer May, Ph.D. will discuss how you can fi nd peace in your life by positively transforming your relationship with time. No registration required.
Limit of 250. No registration required.
Wing NutsSunday, January 5, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
This rock quartet of spontaneous raw talent plays a large repertoire of the songs of the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Who, Eagles, and Van Morrison.
HambonesSunday, January 12, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
This band will play a lively mix of pop, blues, country, and rockabilly from the classic American Songbook.
Jersey ChixSunday, January 19, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Dynamos Mary Tomaselli and Susan Hall love the spotlight, especially when they’re in it together. These best friends cover everything from Broadway to Motown to jazz. Come enjoy their undeniable chemistry and stylish harmonizing.
Sugar ‘n Spice Soul Sunday, January 26, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
From Motown to soul to disco, Sugar ‘n Spice Soul performs the music you know and love.
Christopher Macchio in ConcertSunday, February 2, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Christopher Macchio’s performance includes everything from full operatic arias to stirring songs from the repertoire of Andrea Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti, and Mario Lanza to timeless classics in the style of Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé.
Mountain Jam OrchestraSunday, February 9, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Mountain Jam Orchestra recreates the sound and vibe of an Allman Brothers concert.
The AcchordsSunday, February 16, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
This doo-wop group will cover hits from the golden age of rock and roll by musical legends like the Coasters, the Drifters, the Platters, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and the Temptations.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day with the Willie Lynch Band Sunday, February 23, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Fun and March are always in the air as Willie Lynch and the band come to visit. Join in!
John Ciotta In ConcertSunday, March 1, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
From the ‘40s to today, pop to Motown, standards and more, John Ciotta sings a variety of popular songs. He has been the opening act for comedian Pat Cooper, as well as the Coasters and hit recording artists Rare Earth.
Way Back WhenSunday, March 8, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Playing the best music of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s, including rock ‘n roll, vintage soul, and R&B. These seasoned professional musicians deliver smoking renditions of your favorite songs.
Buoy 34Sunday, March 15, 2:00 -
3:30 pm
This band employs an array of instruments in its performances, including banjos, guitars, the violin
and fi ddle, tin whistle, Cajon drums, harmonica, fl ute, and brass. They play a variety of acoustic classic and Southern rock, contemporary country, and traditional and progressive Irish folk and Celtic rock.
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Afternoon MoviesTitles to Be Announced
Thursdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February
13, 27, March 5, & 12, 2:00 pm
Inquire at the library or check our website and Facebook page for upcoming movie titles. Limit of 250. No registration requi red.
Broadway Ballads and Showstoppers Fridays, January 3, 17, February 14, 28, &
March 13, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
By means of video clips, including a number of rare original cast performances, we will revisit outstanding performances that continue to enthrall audiences world-wide. Richard Knox is the presenter. No registration required.
Craven Images: Celebrity Culture in American LifeTuesday, January 7, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Why do we endow so much importance to actors, musicians, singers, and sports fi gures? What does the veneration of celebrities reveal about our own values? Philip Y. Nicholson, Ph.D. will refl ect on ways in which celebrity culture helps us to understand our national culture. No registration required.
Tanaku Lodge: Where Everything is BiggerWednesday, January 8, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Chris Paparo of Fish Guy Photos will discuss his multiple adventures to Tanaku Lodge, located in Elfi n Cove, Alaska. Hear tales of fi shing for giant halibut, rockfi sh, and salmon while surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery and “Nat Geo” wildlife encounters. No registration required.
Vinyl Listening NightsFridays, January 10, February 14, & March 13
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Calling all vinyl lovers! Bring in your favorite records to share with other vinyl enthusiasts. Or just join us to listen. A turntable will be provided.No registration required.
Introduction to Business and Professional Speaking Mondays, January 13, 27, February 3, & 10
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Learn to fi ne-tune your public speaking skills, content, and delivery through performances and critiques. Participants will practice in both informative and persuasive speaking. Suff olk County Community College professor Christopher Holfester facilitates. Limit of 14. Registration required.
CompostingMonday, January 13, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Joy Doherty volunteered and learned from community composting sites in the fi ve boroughs and will be here to share what she learned. The organic material that is usually trucked away to a landfi ll can be transformed into compost that can be used locally to address climate change, soil health, and nutrition in the food web. It’s also practical, convenient, inexpensive, and a great workout. Come share in this vision of environmental stewardship and let’s see if we can get something started. No registration required.
Connetquot Community Writers’ GroupWednesdays, January 15, 29, February 12, 26,
& March 11, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Calling all writers! Join in this community-based, peer-led writing group where you will discuss various writing topics, practice your writing skills, and share your ideas, suggestions, critiques, and samples with other writers in the community. As a group, you will create writing prompts and assignments, read your work aloud in class, and give tips and suggestions to others in a safe, relaxed environment. No registration required.
COOKING
Gourmet Chinese Takeout Favorites Tuesday, January 28, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Rob Scott will demonstrate and you will taste Cashew Chicken and Broccoli in a Wok and Pineapple and Green Onion Fried Rice. Limit of 50. Registration required. Fee: $4.00
Burns Night Wednesday, January 29, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Whether you’re Scots or Scots-at-heart, gather with us to pay tribute to the great poet’s life and works. Bring the celebration home by making a batch of traditional Scottish shortbread. You will need to bring a small and medium size bowl, a spoon, fork or pastry blender, a rolling pin, cookie cutter, and baking sheet. Limit of 20. Registration required. Fee: $2.00
CLASSES & EVENTS
Vegetable Wontons for the Chinese New YearWednesday, February 5, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Penn Hongthong will demonstrate how to make vegetable wontons. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of wonton soup and then make six wontons to take home. Limit of 40. Registration required. Fee: $3.00
Cooking With CraigTuesday, February 18, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Craig and Larry are here with both winter sinning and salvation, food-wise. Their corn and mussel chowder will be sinfully delightful, but their fl aky cod over celery salad will get you back on your New Year’s resolution track. Thank you, Craig and Larry. Limit of 40. Registration required. Fee: $4.00
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Connetquot Library TourThursday, January 16, 10:00 - 11:00 am or
Friday, March 13, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Are you new to the district or just wonder about all the goings-on at the library? Meet up for a library tour and get an overview of the building and services available to you. Meet in front of the Circulation Desk. Limit of 10. Registration required.
Ancient WisdomWednesdays, January 22 & February 26
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Lelonni Campbell draws on ancient philosophies and interprets them for our modern world so you can use them to deepen your insights into universal infl uences aff ecting everyday life. No registration required.
Budgeting 101Wednesday, January 22, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Haven’t budgeted before? Don’t have a good idea of where your money is going? Join us in this workshop where you will learn how to create a budgeting plan that’s simple, reasonable, and eff ective. Limit of 25. Registration required.
Forty Winks Herbal Sleep Pillow and How to Survive a Brazilian BetrayalWednesday, January 22, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Join the mother/daughter Grounded Goodwife duo for herbal enlightenment and hands-on (no sewing required) creation of your own customized herbal sleep pillow. This same team, Velya Jancz-Urban and Ehris Urban, have coauthored a memoir, How to Survive a Brazilian Betrayal: A Mother-Daughter Memoir. Come hear their story. No registration required.
Defensive Driving for 50+Thursday & Friday, January 23 & 24
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday & Friday, February 6 & 7
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Thursday & Friday, February 20 & 21
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday & Friday, March 5 & 6
6:00 - 9:00 pm
These classes are for drivers who are 50 years or older and have been approved by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles for a 10% discount on liability, collision, and no-fault insurance, as well as a four-point reduction for motor vehicle points for a period of three years. There is a six-hour classroom requirement. You will need to bring your driver’s license and a pen to class, and please be prompt. Limit of 40 per class. Registration begins 1/7. Fee: $10.00
Memoir Writing Thursdays, January 23, 30, February 6, & 13
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Jill Evans is the instructor at this class for memoir writers of all levels. Limit of 15. Registration required.
Gardening for WildlifeTuesday, February 4, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Butterfl y gardens, native plant gardens, habitat gardens, and other themes share the same attribute: they attract wildlife to your garden. This presentation will discuss the ecological benefi ts in creating and tending a habitat garden, and the most important attributes to foster wildlife in your yard. The speaker is Mina Vescera of the Cornell Cooperative Extension. No registration required.
Life After DeathWednesday, February 5, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Cindi Sansone-Braff talks frankly about what she has learned from her line of work as a psychic medium about life after death. No registration required.
2020 United States CensusWednesday,
February 5, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
With the 2020 Census quickly approaching, everyone has questions from what is going to be asked to what will the census look like on the computer. Join us for an opportunity to get your questions answered from a partnership specialist from the U.S. Census Bureau and fi nd out why it is important to participate. No registration required.
Career CounselingMonday, February 10, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
A Long Island Cares Career Development Program representative will be on-site to assist you with your resume, give you direction on a new career path, and help you navigate the ever-changing world of job searching. Registration required for a 45-minute appointment.
Popular Conspiracy TheoriesWednesday, February 12, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Thomas Egan will discuss both classic and modern day conspiracy theories that have intrigued our society. From the JFK assassination to the moon landing, to whether or not Beatle Paul McCartney is truly an original member of the band. We’ll talk about “false fl ags” of war, Princess Diana’s life and death, and other intriguing topics. No registration required.
Do As You Please Train Trip to NYCSaturday, February 15, departing from the
Ronkonkoma station at approximately 8:30
am and returning at your convenience the same day. There are 145 tickets available on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis with a limit of 5 tickets per cardholder. A representative of the library will meet you in the ticket offi ce at the Ronkonkoma station at 8:05 am. Registration required. Fee: $10.25 per round trip ticket.
Resume WritingMonday, February 24, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
In this class taught by Sharper Training Solutions, Inc., you will learn how to use your computer to create, style, format, and email a powerful resume. Prerequisite: For intermediate computer users. Must have an accessible email address. Limit of 24. Registration required.
Beatles Musical BingoTuesday, February 25, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
To celebrate George Harrison’s birthday and the music of the Beatles, we will be playing Beatles musical bingo. This game, individually played, combines Name That Tune with bingo. There will be snacks for everyone and prizes for the winners. Limit of 25. No registration required.
Plan a Trip to Washington, D.C.Friday, February 28, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Are you interested in visiting our nation’s capital? Join us for a trip through the best museums, monuments, and historic places that call D.C. home. No registration required.
Disney TriviaMonday, March 2
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Fans of Walt, Mickey, heroes and villains, princes and princesses, come join us for our Disney Trivia night! It’s everything Disney, from park history to movie magic. Be part of your own team (up to fi ve people) or let us assign you to a team. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you real soon! Limit of 25. No registration required.
Is There Life Elsewhere in the Universe?Thursday, March 5, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Thomas Aff atigato will discuss current exploration of other life forms in the universe via sophisticated spacecraft, the discovery of planets beyond our solar system (so called exoplanets), the conditions necessary for life to begin and evolve, and what tools scientists are developing to detect life in the universe. No registration required.
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ADULTS
COMMUNITYDISCUSSION GROUPS
Thank YouThank you to all those who participated in our “A Book on Every Bed” book drive this year. We were able to donate over 1450 books to The Children’s Community Head Start & Early Head Start in Ronkonkoma and St. John Nepomucene Parish Outreach in Bohemia.
Long Island Cares Mobile Food PantryMondays, January 13, February 10, & March 9
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Long Island Cares will have a mobile food pantry van on site for a three-day supply of food. No identifi cation required. While supplies last. No registration required.
Veteran Community Resource TableMondays, January 13, February 10, & March 9
3:00 - 5:00 pm
This monthly resource table is where you can learn about programs and services available in Suff olk County for veterans and their families. Hosted by Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project and Services for the UnderServed. No registration required.
Stony Brook Medicine Mobile Mammography VanSaturday, January 18, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Stony Brook University Cancer Center operates and staff s the mobile van, which provides convenient access to breast cancer screening services. Call 631-638-4135 for eligibility and to schedule an appointment (required).
Community Wellness DaySaturday, January 18, 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Want to learn more about improving your mind, body, and spirit? Join us for the 3rd Annual Connetquot Central School District Community Wellness Day. Explore community resources, attend health presentations, participate in children’s yoga and exercise classes, all while educating yourself in whole body wellness. This is a family event. No registration required.
Options for Community Living, Inc. TableMonday, February 3, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Options for Community Living, Inc. is a non-profi t organization that works with low-income adults and children on Long Island who are diagnosed with various chronic medical, mental health, and substance use conditions. Learn about services such as medical coordination, housing assistance, assistance with benefi ts/entitlements, linkage to mental health/substance use treatment, and more. No registration required.
Caregiver Conversation GroupFridays, January 3, February 7, & March 6
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Are you caring for a loved one? Join this informal conversation group to share your experiences, meet others in similar situations, and receive encouragement and support. No registration required.
Hot TopicsMondays, January 6, February 3, & March 2
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Join in a discussion of major topics in today’s news and current events. No registration required.
Let’s Talk SportsMondays, January 6, 27, & March 2
7:00 - 8:30 pm
It’s a new year and hope springs eternal in the hearts of all sports fans. Join us as we dissect the road to the Super Bowl, Major League Baseball’s hot stove, Rangers, Islanders, Devils, Knicks, and Nets. It’s all on the table and we’ll leave no stone unturned. Your thoughts and opinions count, so come share them. Chris Pollak moderates the discussion. No registration required.
ASL Conversation GroupWednesdays, January 8, 22, 29, February 26,
& March 11, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Come practice your American Sign Language skills in this casual setting. We will practice the alphabet, numbers, basic phrases, and learn new vocabulary. No registration required.
Book Lovers Tea TalkWednesday, January 15, 2:00 pm
Whether you’ve just read a great book you’re dying to talk about or want to hear others’ favorite titles, join us for tea, book talk, literary games, cookies, and maybe a prize or two! No registration required.
Widowhood: Who Am I? Discussion GroupThursdays, January 16 & February 20
2:00 - 3:30 pm
The death of a partner brings signifi cant emotional challenges and changes in daily life. Join this conversation group to share experiences on your journey to healing and growth. Brenda Ferrante facilitates. No registration required.
ESL for BeginnersTuesdays, January 28, February 4, 11, & 18
10:00 - 11:30 am
These classes will help students improve their vocabulary and conversational skills. Limit of 12. No registration required.
Adult Book Discussion:In the Midst of Winter by Isabel AllendeThursday, February 13
2:00 - 3:30 pm or 7:00 - 8:30 pm
In the Midst of Winter begins with a minor traffi c accident, which becomes the catalyst for an unexpected and moving love story between two people who thought they were deep into the winter of their lives. Limit of 15. Registration required.
Adult Book Discussion: The Stranger In the Woods by Michael FinkelThursday, March 12
2:00 - 3:30 pm or 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Christopher Knight drove into the Maine woods in 1986 and did not come out for 27 years. The book follows the amazing story of Christopher’s survival skills, questionable morals, and the reasons behind his decision to live alone for so many years. Limit of 15. Registration begins 2/13.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
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REGISTER online, by phone, or in person; have your library card number and password ready. Registration begins at 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 7
unless otherwise noted. If your class requires a fee, you must pay by credit/debit card when registering online, or you can register in person and make your payment by cash, check, or card at the Circulation Desk. All fees are non-refundable. Classes that contain food may not be suitable for those with food allergies. Note: When registration is not required, we reserve the right to provide admittance priority to district residents. If you are more than fi ve minutes late to a class, your spot will be given to any standbys who are waiting.
CHILDREN
PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
Color Your World With Books!Tuesday, January 7 - Friday, March 6
Ages birth - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)PARP is designed for you and your child to participate by sharing stories in the comfort of your own home. You register and log your readin g minutes online or with the Beanstack Tracker mobile app. After reading a total of 120 minutes together, stop by the library at your convenience to claim your earned prizes. Your child will receive a book, a prize, a raffl e ticket, and be invited to a special celebration featuring Darlene Graham on Saturday, March 7 at
11:00 am. Beginning Tuesday, January 7, visit our website or stop in to set up an online PARP reading account if your child doesn’t already have one.
Parent CircleThursday, January 9, 10:00 - 10:45 am &
Thursday, March 5, 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Adults and their children ages birth - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)Meet other parents in your community who have children the same age. Chat with one another while your children play together. Light refreshments will be served. Please register for each session separately. Limit of 10 families in each session.
Preschool FairSaturday, January 25, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Do you have a young child who will be attending preschool soon? Come and learn about preschools in the area. Representatives will be available to answer questions and share information about their philosophies and curriculum. No registration required.
NOTE All classes in this section require the child to attend with a caregiver. Younger siblings in strollers are permitted unless otherwise noted.
Experience Pre-K at the LibraryTuesdays & Thursdays, January - May
9:45 - 11:45 am
Ages 4 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten) as of December 1, 2019We off er Pre-K at the library for potty-trained 4-year-olds who will be entering Kindergarten in September 2020. Your child will attend without parents, learn literacy skills, experience centers, and enjoy various activities. Parents may leave the building during these classes. You will receive a class calendar with the specifi c meeting dates when your child’s registration is confi rmed. Registration is on-going until class limit is fi lled. Limit of 16. Registered child only.
Little BuildersWednesday, January 8
6:30 - 7:15 pm
Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)Use your imagination as you design and create with a variety of manipulatives and building items. Limit of 12. Siblings welcome.
Construction ZoneMonday, January 13, 10:00 or 11:30 am
Ages 2 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)Bring your little construction workers for some imaginative large block play. We will have many diff erent block stations to enhance your child’s gross motor and socialization skills. Limit of 25 in each session.
PlayHooray with Molly MouseTuesday, January 14
10:00 or 11:00 am or 12:00 pm
Ages birth - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)This 45-minute interactive class incorporates fi ne and gross motor skills, dancing, and fun, fun, fun! PlayHooray provides an opportunity for you and your little one to sing and play together. Limit of 25 in each session. No siblings permitted.
Colors, Shapes, and Numbers!Wednesday, January 15
6:15 or 7:15 pm
Ages 18 months - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)Come and enjoy stories, songs, and crafts while you learn about colors, shapes, and numbers with A Time for Kids. Limit of 25 in each session.
Sensory StorytimeThursday, January 16, 10:00 - 10:45 am
Saturday, February 22, 10:00 - 10:45 am
Wednesday, March 11, 10:00 - 10:45 am
Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)This is an interactive program that may be enjoyed by all children, but it is especially designed for children with sensory integration challenges. This storytime will combine stories, movement, music, and hands-on activities that will engage the senses and promote learning in a fun, relaxed environment. Please register for each session separately. Limit of 12 in each session. Siblings welcome.
JumpBunch BasketballFriday, January 17
10:00 or 11:00 am or 12:00 pm
Ages 18 months - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)Join us for a fun, structured program that provides a friendly introduction to sports while building coordination, self-esteem, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Limit of 20 in each session. No siblings permitted.
On My Own StorytimeTuesdays, January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 25,
& March 3, 1:30 pm
Ages 4 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)Help your preschooler get ready to read with an independent story experience. During each 30-minute session, without a parent/adult caregiver, children will enjoy stories, songs, and hands-on activities that will promote a love of reading. Limit of 15. Registered child only.
Baby StepsWednesdays, January 22, 29, February 5, 12,
26, & March 4, 10:00 - 10:45 am
Ages 3 - 13 monthsDelight and inspire your baby’s mind when you join us for early literacy activities that will enhance their development while building their language skills. This is a great opportunity for families to meet and babies to play. Limit of 20. Siblings welcome.
Community Service
Opportunity
Babysitting for Siblings
Grades K - 5 is available
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SCHOOL AGE
Story Time YogaFriday, March 13
10:00 am: Ages 18 - 35 months11:00 am: Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)Join Mary Hasel for an engaging journey into literature. Together you will bend, stretch, sing, laugh, and read, allowing your child to experience story time like they never have before. Children love to bring favorite characters to life with yoga poses while learning to look at books in a new and exciting way. Limit of 20 in each session.
NOTE All classes in this section require a caregiver to remain in the building.
Winter Story & CraftThursday, January 16, 5:30 pm
Grades 2 - 5Come join us for some snow-fi lled stories and a craft to bring home to celebrate this winter season! Limit of 20.
Dog TalesFridays, January 17, February 7, & March 13
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Grades 1 - 5Come practice your reading to a certifi ed therapy dog! Therapy dogs help children to become more confi dent and improve their reading. Bring a book from home or choose one from the library’s collection. Register for each 15-minute session separately. Limit of 24 per day.
LEGO GroupTuesdays, January 21, 28, & February 4 or
Mondays, January 27, February 3, & 10
4:15 pm
Grades K - 5Calling all LEGO builders! Come to the library and build diff erent LEGO scenes. Limit of 20 in each session.
STEAM for KidsWednesdays, January 22, February 5, or 26
4:15 pm
Grades 3 - 5Get creative with science, technology, engineering, art, and math through diff erent activities. Please register for one session only. Limit of 10 in each session.
Decorate a SnowmanFriday, January 24, 6:00 pm
Grades K - 5Have fun decorating a 2-D Styrofoam snowman with diff erent items like pipe cleaners, buttons, googly eyes, and stickers. Limit of 20.
Move and Play (formerly Zumbini)Mondays, January 27, February 10, 24, or
March 9, 11:30 am
Ages birth - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)Prepare to sing, dance, and have a ton of fun with your little one as you move and play! Please register for one session only. Limit of 20 in each session.
Happy Groundhog DayWednesday, January 29, 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)Enjoy a story and a craft for Groundhog Day. Limit of 12. Siblings welcome.
Stroller StridesTuesdays, February 4 & 11, 10:00 am
Ages birth - 47 monthsPromoting fi tness for parents and their children, Stroller Strides off ers an hour-long workout that combines intervals of cardio with resistance training using resistance bands. Songs and activities are woven into the workout to keep the kids in the stroller happy and entertained. Parents get a great workout without leaving their child, and children get to have lots of fun! Parents please wear sneakers and bring water, a yoga mat or towel, and your child in a stroller. Limit of 20. No siblings permitted.
My Little ValentineWednesday, February 5, 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)Join us for a story and a sweet craft for you to gift to your Valentine! Limit of 12. Siblings welcome.
Creation StationWednesdays, February 12, 19, & 26
6:30 - 7:15 pm
Ages 30 months - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)Enjoy some hands-on fun with various art materials and a simple craft. Limit of 12. Siblings welcome.
Leprechaun CupcakesWednesday, March 11
6:00 or 7:15 pm
Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)You will design three delicious cupcakes with the Baking Coach and take them home. Limit of 25 in each session. No siblings permitted.
Storytime RocksWednesdays, January 22, 29, February 5, 12,
26, & March 4, 10:00 - 10:45 am
Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)Your child will enjoy fun stories and activities to help them with their early literacy skills. Your child can attend independently or with a parent/adult caregiver. Limit of 15.
Celebrate Chinese New Year Wednesday,
January 22
6:30 - 7:15 pm
Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten)Celebrate Chinese New Year with a story and a special craft. Limit of 12. Siblings welcome.
Toddlers ExploreThursdays, January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27,
& March 5, 10:00 - 10:45 am
Ages 30 - 35 monthsToddlers have a natural desire to explore and discover, and this program will encourage your toddler to do just that—explore! We will combine stories, movement, and music as well as hands-on activities through sensory play. Limit of 20.
1, 2, 3, Play With MeFridays, January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 28, &
March 6, 9:45 - 10:30 am or 11:00 - 11:45 am
Ages 14 - 29 monthsSpend time together playing, making friends, and creating a fun craft. These classes are an unstructured play period with a circle time. Each week there will be a professional from diff erent areas of parenting expertise providing information and answering any questions you may have. Limit of 25 in each session. Siblings welcome.
Storytime Duos Fridays, January 24, 31, & February 7
10:00 - 10:45 am or 1:30 - 2:15 pm
Ages 3 - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten) Come enjoy stories, a craft, and activities based on a diff erent storytime duo each week. Limit of 15 in each session.
Preschool StorytimeMondays, January 27, February 3, 10, 24,
March 2, & 9, 9:45 am or 1:30 pm
Ages 3 - 4 yearsIntroduce your child to some great stories and activities during these 45-minute sessions in which a parent/adult caregiver must attend. This program emphasizes early literacy activities such as letter recognition, counting, colors, shapes, and most of all fun. Limit of 15 in each session.
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CHILDREN
TEEN
STEM Challenge: Pasta TowerSaturday, January 25, 2:30 pm
Grades K - 5We know they’re both delicious, but which is stronger—spaghetti or fettuccine? It’s time to fi nd out! Using marshmallows with either spaghetti or fettuccine, build the highest tower you can! Limit of 20.
STEAM for Kids JuniorWednesdays, January 29, February 12, or
March 4, 4:15 pm
Grades K - 2Get creative with science, technology, engineering, art, and math through diff erent activities. Please register for one session only. Limit of 10 in each session.
Drawing AnimeFriday, January 31, 4:30 pm
Grades 3 - 5Art teacher Amy will teach you step-by-step how to draw diff erent anime characters. Limit of 20.
Super Bowl PartySaturday, February 1, 2:30 pm
Grades K - 5Join us for some football trivia and also decorate a T-shirt in celebration of the Super Bowl. Wear your favorite team jersey or shirt to show team spirit! Limit of 40.
Pollock Drip PaintingTuesday, February 4, 6:00 pm
Grades K - 5What do you do when you are happy, sad, frightened, or mad? Discover creative ways Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, and other artists expressed their feelings with paint during a fun-fi lled interactive art slideshow presented by Joyce Raimondo. Then, inspired by Pollock, let your emotions out as you drip paint from sticks to create an abstract painting. Limit of 20.
Learn SpanishMonday, February 10, 6:00 pm
Grades K - 2You’ve read The Very Hungry Caterpillar in English, but have you read it in Spanish? Join Danielle Kleinhans and learn new words, sing songs, make a craft, and more—all in Spanish! ¡Olè! Limit of 15.
Novelcraft: Who Was Harry Houdini?Tuesday, February 11, 4:15 pm
Grades 3 - 5Have you heard of the Who Was?/Who Is? biography book series? We will talk about several of its popular titles with a focus on Who Was Harry Houdini? You will then get to make your very own magic box. Limit of 24.
Valentine Story & CraftThursday, February 13, 5:30 pm
Grades 2 - 5Come join us to listen to some Valentine stories and then create a craft for Valentine’s Day! Limit of 20.
Desk Decorating Workshop: DinosaursTuesday, February 18, 10:30 am
Grades K - 5Help us decorate the Children’s Services Desk with a dinosaur theme using colorful markers and stickers to decorate large dinosaur fi gures and smaller items to be displayed. Limit of 80.
American GirlFriday, February 21, 10:00 or 11:30 am
Grades K - 5Do you enjoy reading the stories about the American Girls? Join us in a discussion about all the diff erent American Girls. Afterward, you will get to do a fun craft. Be sure to bring your favorite doll with you! Limit of 25 in each session.
The 100th Day of SchoolMonday, February 24 or Tuesday, February
25, 4:15 pm
Grades K – 3Celebrate the upcoming 100th Day of School with stories, crafts, and refreshments. Limit of 20 in each session.
Mardi GrasTuesday, February 25, 6:00 pm
Grades K – 5Come learn about the fun celebration of Mardi Gras and make your own Mardi Gras mask.Limit of 25.
Chess ClubThursdays, February 27, March 5, & 12
5:00 pm
Grades 2 - 5Do you like to play chess or want to learn how? Come in and play matches against other children who enjoy playing the game. Limit of 24.
Time Change Monday, March 2 or Tuesday, March 3
4:15 pm
Grades K - 3It is almost time to spring ahead! Welcome the time change with stories, crafts, and refreshments. Limit of 20 in each session.
It’s All In the CodeFriday, March 6, 6:00 pm
Grades 3 - 5All living things have their own unique genetic code. Do you know yours? Susan Beltrani will teach you how to take data and then make comparisons to discover how individuals are similar and unique at the same time. You will also create a necklace from beads, duplicating a section of the genetic code from a living organism. Choose from a variety of codes: a sunfl ower, a butterfl y, even a human heart! Limit of 25.
St. Patrick’s Day Story & CraftMonday, March 9, 5:30 pm
Grades 2 - 5Come join us to listen to some St. Patrick’s Day stories and then create a craft to celebrate! Limit of 20.
Leprechaun Hat on a StickSaturday, March 14, 10:00 or 11:30 am
Grades K – 5The Baking Coach will teach you how to make these yummy treats using marshmallows, chocolate, and cookies. Take home three individually wrapped candies to share with special people on St. Patrick’s Day. Limit of 40 in each session.
Movie & Pizza: Five Feet Apart (PG-13)Wednesday, January 8, 6:00 pm
Grades 6 - 12Stella is a vibrant, fun-loving seve nteen-year-old. Unlike most teenagers, Stella has to spend much of her time living at a hospital as a cystic fi brosis patient. When Stella meets Will, a charming and rebellious fellow patient, she feels a powerful connection, but restrictions dictate that she and Will maintain a safe distance between them. As their feelings grow, Stella and Will face a life-changing question: How does love feel when even a single touch is off -limits? Limit of 24.
Coding ClubFridays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7,
14, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, & April 3
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Grades 6 - 12In collaboration with the Connetquot Central School District’s Math & Computer Science Department and following the Girls Who Code curriculum, we are looking for teen boys and girls to join our weekly coding club. Limit of 10.
in each session.
Mardi GrasTuesday, February 25, 6:00 pm
Grades K – 5Come learn about the fun celebration of Mardi Gras and make your own Mardi Gras mask.Limit of 25.
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CHILDRENCrispy Noodle Salad with Sweet and Sour DressingTuesday, February 18, 1:30 pm
Grades 6 - 12Join Chef Rob Scott as he teaches you to prepare a crispy noodle salad with a sweet and sour dressing. A perfect choice for Chinese New Year. Limit of 24.
Tote Bags for CharityWednesday, February 19
6:00 or 7:30 pm
Grades 6 - 12 Teens can choose from hundreds of stencils to write special messages of hope onto canvas tote bags. We will also fi ll them with a few much-needed items. Teens are welcome to bring in additional non-perishable items to add to their bags. Limit of 20 in each session.
Mardi Gras MasksFriday, February 21, 1:30 pm
Grades 6 - 12Create a unique, magical, and wearable Mardi Gras mask using sequins, glitter, feathers, and metallic paint. Limit of 20.
International Snack & Trivia: EnglandWednesday, February 26
6:00 pm
Grades 6 - 12Join us for authentic English snacks while we play trivia about England’s history, cultures, and customs. Limit of 24.
Pot o’ Gold Rainbow CupcakesWednesday, March 4, 6:00 or 7:30 pm
Grades 6 - 12Join pastry chef Maria and make colorful and tasty St. Patrick’s Day Pot o’ Gold Rainbow cupcakes. Limit of 20 in each session.
Learn to Play the UkuleleSaturday, March 7, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Grades 6 - 12Learn fundamentals of music through the ukulele. Limit of 20.
Beat ShazamWednesday, March 11, 6:00 or 7:30 pm
Grades 6 - 12Teens will compete in various rounds as a team to try and beat Shazam! They will have to guess songs as quickly as possible to earn points. We will use REAL buzzers too. Gift cards will be awarded to the overall winning team. Limit of 20 in each session.
Winter SoupsWednesday, February
5, 6:00 or 7:30 pm
Grades 6 - 12Learn how to prepare a potato or creamy basil tomato soup to warm you during the cold winter months. Limit of 24 in each session.
Knit/Crochet Blankets & ShawlsWednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, &
March 4, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Grades 6 - 12Join us as we knit and crochet lap blankets and prayer shawls. Once the projects are completed, they will be donated to Stony Brook Stitchers for patients at Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Cancer Center, and Long Island State Veterans Home. Supplies will be provided. Beginners welcome. Aimee Saccio is the instructor. Limit of 8.
Introduction to PhotoshopSaturday, February 8, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Grades 6 - 12Become an instant graphic artist by working with images and pictures in Adobe Photoshop. Learn how to alter images including sizing, shaping, and coloring. Re-touch, fi lter, and add eff ects to create works of art or just make your digital photos look the way you want them to. Limit of 12.
Painted Wood Pallet HeartWednesday, February 12, 6:00 or 7:30 pm
Grades 6 - 12Paint a wood pallet heart for that someone special or use as a creative decoration. Limit of 24 in each session.
Give Back ThursdaysThursday, February 13 or
March 12, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Grades 6 - 12Earn one hour of community service with a diff erent task for each session. Limit of 24 in each session.
5-Hour Pre-Licensing CourseSaturday, February 15, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ages 16 and upAre you 16, have your learner’s permit and didn’t get into Driver’s Education? Are you getting ready to take your road test? Take this fi ve-hour course required by the Department of Motor Vehicles about driving techniques and highway safety and you will receive a pre-licensing course certifi cate. You must bring your learner’s permit to class. Limit of 36. Fee: $20.00
Button MakingSaturday, January 11, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grades 6 - 12Using our button maker, you can create unique and fun buttons! We’ll have magazines, but feel free to bring any pictures you would like to make into a button. Limit of 20.
Soap & Cards of HopeWednesday, January 15, 6:00 pm
Grades 6 - 12Teens will make handmade soap to donate to the homeless. They will also create cards of hope and add everything in a decorative bag! Limit of 20.
Regents Review ClassesSaturday, January 18, 10:00 - 11:30 am:
Living EnvironmentsTuesday, January 21, 3:00 - 4:30 pm: GeometryTuesday, January 21, 7:00 - 8:30 pm: US HistoryWednesday, January 22, 3:00 - 4:30 pm:
Algebra IIWednesday, January 22, 7:00 - 8:30 pm:
Global HistoryGrades 9 - 12Get in some last-minute studying before the January NYS Regents exams and learn new test-taking strategies, brought to you by Connetquot School District Teachers. Limit of 24.
Pebble ArtFriday, January 24, 6:00 pm
Grades 6 - 12Come explore the world of pebble art. Aimee Saccio will show you how to turn twigs and pebbles into 3-D artwork featuring cats and birds. Limit of 24.
How to Draw Marvel Heroes & VillainsWednesday, January 29
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Grades 6 - 12Professional artist Tom Duff y is back, this time to teach you how to draw Marvel heroes and those evil Marvel villains.Limit of 24.
Dungeons & Dragons TeensFridays, January 31, February 28, & March 27
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Grades 6 - 12Come experience the classic role-playing game that started it all! We’ll create a character, teach you the rules, and jump into an adventure. All that’s required is a little imagination! Beginners and veterans welcome. Limit of 12.
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CHILDREN
FAMILIES
FAMILY MOVIES
Drop-in PlaydatesSaturday, January 4, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Friday, February 21, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, March 4, 2:0 0 - 3:00 pm
We invite you to drop in for an informal playdate where you will get to meet other children and families, play with toys, and create a simple art project. Although these programs are provided especially for children from birth to six years of age with their parents/caregivers, all family members are welcome to attend. No registration required.
Puzzle PowerSaturday, January 4, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Do you know that completing jigsaw puzzles helps you with problem solving, fi ne motor skills, hand/eye coordination, and the satisfaction of achieving a goal—and it’s also just plain fun to do. So stop by and make one! No registration required.
Family StorytimeSaturday, January 11, 10:00 am
Listen to and enjoy 45 minutes of wonderful stories, fi nger plays, and songs. Although this storytime is provided especially for children from two to six years of age with parents/caregivers, all family members are welcome to attend. No registration required.
Tiny TinkersMondays, January 27, February 3, 10, 24,
March 2, & 9, 10:45 - 11:15 am
Explore your child’s creativity through building, puzzles, and makerspace activities. Class is recommended for children ages 3 - 5 with their parent/caregiver. No registration required.
Take Your Child to the Library DaySaturday, February 1, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bring your child(ren) to celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with a balloon artist, crafts, a photo with our green screen, and raffl es. You will also get to learn all about the wonderful services your library has to off er. No registration required.
Family Valentine CakesSaturday, February 8, 10:00 or 11:30 am
Age 3 years - Grade 5 with their familySpend some quality time with your family as you decorate a heart-shaped cake together for Valentine’s Day. Guy from Swan Bakery will provide all of the icings and colorful, edible embellishments to create your one-of-a-kind delicious cake! This class may not be suitable for those with allergies. Limit of 40 families (one cake per family) in each session.
CrafternoonsSaturdays, February 8, 15, 22, & 29
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Making crafts is always more fun in good company. So come join us to make a variety of arts and crafts projects for the whole family. We provide the supplies, and you provide the creativity. No registration required.
DinoMan - DinosaursSaturday, February 15, 11:00 am
Dinosaur tracks lead right to the library! Have no fear, Dinoman is here! With magic, merry mayhem, and magnifi cent props like giant dinosaurs, you will take a trip throughout the Mesozoic era. This program is fun and informative for all! No registration required.
Sunday Morning Movie:Sonic the HedgehogSayville Movie Theater
Sunday, February 16, 10:00 am
Join us at the Sayville Movie Theater for a private screening of Sonic the Hedgehog, which includes popcorn and a soda. A representative from the library will meet you at the movie theater. Limit of 180 tickets (10 tickets per person). Fee: $9.00 per ticket.
Family Fun GamesWednesday, February 19, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Get out of the cold and come in and have fun playing some classic board games as well as our BIG game version of chess, checkers, Jenga, and Connect 4. No registration required.
CPR/Choking & AED WorkshopSaturday, February 29, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ages 15 years and olderQuick response in time of crisis could save a life. This three-hour training course could make all the diff erence. Upon completion, you will receive a two-year, nationally recognized certifi cation card in emergency care for infants, children, and adults which will be sent to you by the American Safety and Health Institute. An email must be provided in order to receive the certifi cation card. Must have a minimum of 16 members for the class to take place. Limit of 25. Fee: $10.00
Drop-in LEGOSaturday, February 29, 10:00 - 11:30 am &
Saturday, March 14, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Come in and have fun using your imagination building diff erent creations with our LEGOs. No registration required.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!Monday, March 2, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Join us in celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday! You can search for hidden Dr. Seuss characters in Children’s Services, make diff erent crafts, and receive various items. No registration required.
Family Sensory ArtSaturday, March 7, 2:00 pm
Grades K - 5 with their familyHave fun exploring diff erent art mediums using stencils, rubber stamps, sand art, foam beads, and more at diff erent stations. This program may be enjoyed by all children, but it is especially designed for children with sensory integration challenges. Limit of 12 families.
NOTE Caregivers must attend with children 10 years or younger. No registration required.
Secret Life of Pets 2 (PG)Saturday, January 11, 2:00 pm
Max faces some major changes after his owner Katie gets married and has a child. On a family trip to the countryside, Max meets a farm dog named Rooster, and both attempt to overcome his fears. Meanwhile, Gidget tries to rescue Max’s favorite toy from a cat-packed apartment, and Snowball sets on a mission to free a white tiger named Hu from a circus.
Kids’ Choice Movie NightsTuesdays, January 14, February 11, &
March 10, 6:00 pm
Visit Children’s Services to vote on which movie will be shown. Titles will be rated G or PG, with the winner announced on our website and social media a week before. Bring your whole family!
Angry Birds Movie 2 (PG)Thursday, February 20, 11:00 am
When a new threat emerges that puts both Bird and Pig Island in danger, Red, Chuck, Bomb, and Mighty Eagle recruit Chuck’s sister Silver and team up with pigs Leonard, his assistant Courtney, and techpig Garry to forge an unsteady truce and form an unlikely superteam to save their homes.
The Lion King (2019) (PG)Thursday, February 20, 1:30 pm
A live action remake of the 1994 animated movie. Simba, a lion cub that will succeed his father, Mufasa, as king of Pride Rock, is forced to fl ee after his Uncle Scar betrays him. With help of two new friends, Timon and Pumbaa, Simba returns to Pride Rock to fi ght his Uncle and take back what is rightfully his.
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ClosingsNew Year’s Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. DayPresidents’ Day
Newsletter InformationThis Quarterly Newsletter is mailed, posted
on the website, and available in person the fi rst week of January, March, June, and
September.
More Classes/Events!Like what you read? The classes and events
listed in this Quarterly Newsletter are just the beginning, as new classes and events are being scheduled every day! We want
to remind all of our members to check our website calendar and social media for the
latest information. Also, don’t forget to stop in and see what’s happening on any
given day, like impromptu gaming sessions, storytimes, and technology demos.
Please let us know at least 2 weeks in advance if you require special
accommodations due to a disability. You can also text us at 631-867-2678.
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Adult Winter Reading: Keep Calm and Read OnThursday, January 9 - Friday, February 21
Join the Adult Reading Club, where each adult-level book you read or listen to gives you an opportunity to win prizes from one of our four raffl e drawings. Register at the Adult Services Desk or online; then stop in to receive a gift (while supplies last), membership information, and raffl e tickets. Fill out a ticket for each title that you read and submit it for the raffl e prize of your choice. The prizes will be displayed throughout the duration of the program. Drawings for each of the four raffl es will all be held at 1 pm Friday, February 21, with fi ve winners for each prize. The last day to register is Friday, February 14, and raffl e tickets will be accepted through 12:59 pm on Friday, February 21.
AARP Tax CounselingTuesdays, February 4 - April 14, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Please bring last year’s tax return along with all 2019 tax documents and, as part of the continued concern over the increase of tax return-related crimes, you must also provide proof of identity (photo ID) and Social Security cards for all taxpayer(s) and dependents listed on the return. If you are fi ling a joint return, AARP is insisting that both people be present at the half-hour appointment. Prior to your appointment, you must complete IRS form 13614-C, Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet, which you can pick up at the library or download at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f13614c.pdf. For more information call AARP at 888-687-2277. Registration required.
