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Rogers Memorial LibraryDedicated to inspire lifelong learning and serve the educational and cultural needs of the community.

Programs&JANUARY FEBRUARY 2015

Thursday, January 1 Closed in observance of New Year’s DayMonday, January 19 Closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, February 16 Closed in observance of Presidents’ Day

HOLIDAY HOURS

Having trouble with your smartphone? Your tablet? Feeling confused, or just have technology questions? Fret no longer! The RML Technology Professionals are here to assist you. Bring your phone, tablet, or tech questions

down to the computer lab, and be amazed as your worries disappear.

Available Monday-Thursday, 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Call ahead to confirm availability.

2015 Rogers Memorial Library High School ScholarshipGraduating high school students who live in the Southampton or Tuckahoe school districts are invited to apply for the 2015 Rogers Memorial Library Scholarship. Applicants are asked to submit an essay related to the role of the Rogers Memorial Library in the community. Last year five students each received a $1,100 scholarship funded by corporate and private donors in the community, including the Friends of the Rogers Memorial Library and the Rogers Memorial Library Foundation. For more information and an application, students at Southampton High School should contact their guidance office and students graduating from other public or private high schools may come to the library administration office.

The Bricks are Coming Back!Due to popular demand, the Library’s Board of Trustees has re-opened the brick project. Patrons are invited to purchase an engraved brick to be placed near the entrance to the library. Proceeds will go toward the library’s capital improvement fund. Please call the administration office for details. 283-0774 ext. 500.

WE HAVE A READING CLUB FOR EVERYONE THIS WINTERWinter Reading Program for Adults ages 18+: Discover a Universe of Books @ Rogers Memorial Library Sign up begins Friday, January 23.See page 2.

Winter Reading Club for Kids: Catch A Dragon By The TaleFor children birth through grade 5. Registration begins Monday, January 5. See page 10.

Teen Reading Club: Once Upon a Winter Reading Club Sign up begins on Monday, January 12. See page 14.

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What’s New at RML?New & Coming Soon Fiction

New Film Releases

General FictionThe Boston Girl by Anita DiamantHow to be Both by Ali SmithThe Rosie Effect by Graeme SimsionSaving Grace by Jane Green

Thriller & Suspense The Assassination Option by W.E.B. GriffinBetrayed by Lisa ScottolineDie Again by Tess GerritsenThe Escape by David BaldacciHope to Die by James PattersonHush by Karen RobardsRain on the Dead by Jack HigginsTom Clancy Full Force and Effect by Mark Greaney

BoyhoodDownton Abbey Season 5Get On UpThe Hundred-Foot JourneyThe IdenticalMagic in the MoonlightMona Lisa Is MissingNo Good DeedThe Skeleton TwinsTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesThis Is Where I Leave You Book Discussions

Monday Evening BOOK DISCUSSIONMonday, January 12, 5:30 p.m.

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki MurakamiMonday, February 2, 5:30 p.m.

Etched in Sand: A True Story of Five Siblings Who Survived an Unspeakable Childhood on Long Island by Regina Calcaterra

Mystery Lovers BOOK CLUBSaturday, January 24, 11:00 a.m.

By its Cover by Donna Leon

Saturday, February 28, 11:00 a.m.Trespasser by Paul Doiron

Book discussions are held in Cooper Hall. Pick up or order your copy at the Reference Desk.In the

Madelle Hegeler Semerjian Gallery

JANUARY Wood Sculptures by Charles Damga

FEBRUARY Healing: Photography &

Photo Collage By Christina StowReception: Saturday, February 7,

2:30-4:30 p.m.

Winter Reading Program for Adults ages 18+

January 23 – March 21 | RMR0120

Discover a Universe of Books @ Rogers Memorial Library. Join the twelfth annual Winter Reading Program for adults! Register and read 6 books on your own in this time period, to earn an insulated lunch bag. Fill out a raffle ticket at the Reference Desk each time you read or listen to a title, for the chance to win prizes donated by local businesses in weekly drawings. All participants in this program receive a Welcome Reader folder filled with bookmarks and booklists for inspiration. Create your own reading list and register for this program starting Friday, January 23 at the Reference Desk.

For more information, contact Elizabeth 283-0774 ext. 505, or stop by the Reference Desk.

AARP Tax HelpTuesdays, February 3-April 14 Rogers Memorial Library will host the AARP Tax Help Program for low to middle income taxpayers. Please call 283-0774 ext. 504 or 505 to schedule an appointment. | RMR415

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Register at www.myrml.org or call 283-0774 ext. 523Adult Programs

Reservations are recommended for all programs and required when noted. Unless otherwise specified, all programs will be held in the Morris Meeting Room and are free of charge. Cash, check or VISA/MasterCard are accepted for payment on programs that require a fee. Please note: Payment for all classes must be received within one week of registration or the reservation will be automatically cancelled.

Monday Morning Yoga with Sarah Anjali, Certified Kripalu Yoga InstructorMondays, January 5 – February 23, (no class January 19 and February 16), 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.Please note: Patrons are asked to sign up for one yoga class only. You may call the day before class begins, and if there is space, you may register for two. Fee: $45 for the series. Advance registration and payment required. | Bring: yoga mat | Dress: Wear comfortable clothing | Size limit: 24 | To Register: Online at www.myrml.org or in person only. Payment accepted online. RMP101

Monday Tap Dance Class for Seniors with Mary CastroMondays, January 5 – February 23, (no class January 19 and February 16), noon – 1:00 p.m.Practice tap routines with Mary Castro, a dancer with over 40 years in theater and entertainment experience. For experienced tap dancers. Fee: $40 for the series. Advance registration and payment required. Dress: Tap shoes and comfortable clothing Size limit: 20 | RMP103

Chair Yoga with Mary Sammon, Certified Kripalu Yoga InstructorTuesdays, January 6 – February 24Choose between two classes: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. RMP105 OR 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. RMP106Work to maintain and improve range of motion in all your joints. Strengthen muscles and bones and improve balance in basic standing postures with the use of a chair. Together, we’ll experience the stress-reducing benefits of meditation and breath work. Wear comfortable clothing. Fee: $45. Advance registration and payment required. Size limit: Minimum 10, Maximum 18 Tuesday Afternoon Yoga with Becky Rosko, Certified Vinyasa Flow InstructorTuesdays, January 6 – February 24, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.Please note: Patrons are asked to sign up for one yoga class only. You may call the day before class begins and if there is space, you may register for two. Fee: $45 for the series. Advance registration and payment required. Bring: Yoga mat | Dress: Wear comfortable clothing Size limit: 24 | To Register: Online at www.myrml.org or in person only. Payment accepted online | RMP102

Best Books of the YearELIZABETH’S PICKSElizabeth heads the Reference Department, manages the Winter Reading Program and is the supervisor for the Funding Information Network collection of the Foundation Center at the library.

The Girl With All the Gifts by Mike CareyLeaving Time by Jodi PicoultThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

TERRY’S PICKSTerry coordinates the Rogers Mystery Lover’s

Book Club and edits the NextReads email newsletters.

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik BackmanThe Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle ZevinThe Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

BETH’S PICKSBeth coordinates the Adult Summer Reading Program and runs the Monday evening book discussion group.

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrThe Paying Guests by Sarah WatersThe Bone Clocks by David Mitchell

New for Seniors! The Rogers Memorial Library is pleased to announce that the Town of Southampton Senior Services bus will be providing twice-weekly pick-ups in front of the library – on Mondays and Fridays at 9:15 a.m. – taking seniors to the Hampton Bays Senior Center for a morning visit with friends or a 10:00 a.m. exercise class. Lunch will be served at noon, and at 1:00 p.m., the bus will provide transportation back to the library. Suggested Donation: $3 for round trip transportation. Pick Up: 9:15 a.m. – in front of Rogers Memorial Library Return: 1:00 p.m. Please call 631-728-1235 for more information.

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Wednesday Morning Personal Essay Workshop with Carla RiccioWednesdays, January 7 – February 25, (no class February 18), 10:15 a.m. – noonCooper Hall, Second Floor ClassroomNo Residency Restrictions.An ongoing course, the Personal Essay Workshop provides a supportive small-group setting for writers interested in personal nonfiction. Included are writing prompts, discussion of process and craft, and detailed individual feedback from the instructor. Fee: $80. Advance registration and payment required. Size limit: 12 | To Register: Online at www.myrml.org or in person only | RMP107

A Change of Pace: Finding Your Rhythm with Eastern Philosophies with Mankh (Walter E. Harris III) Wednesday, January 7, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Cooper Hall, Board RoomPlease join us for a cultural, philosophical and artistic presentation about what happens when East and West meet. From the East, The Way of Tao advises “going and pausing” on one’s life-path. In the West, however, we are encouraged to “keep going and going and…” Through Zen stories, music, poetry, and more, this presentation will help us to learn about our daily rhythms and to balance East and West within. | RMP216

Writing Personal Essay: A Beginner’s Workshop with Carla RiccioWednesdays, January 7 – February 25, (no class February 18), 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.Cooper Hall, Second Floor ClassroomNo Residency Restrictions.For beginning writers or those new to personal essay, this workshop explores how to get started, with an emphasis on developing good habits for generating material, writing, revising, and critiquing in a small group setting. Class time includes writing prompts, sample essays, discussion of process and craft, and detailed individual feedback from the instructor.Fee: $70. Advance registration and payment required. Size limit: Minimum 6, Maximum 10 | To Register: Online at www.myrml.org or in person only | RMP108

English as a Second Language Class (for beginners) with Larry Strickland, InstructorWednesdays, January 7, 14, 28; February 4, 11, 25, and Thursdays, January 22 and February 19, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.Cooper Hall, Second Floor ClassroomThis hour-long class is designed for students who do not speak English or who know very little English. We will study the English alphabet and practice simple conversational skills. Si usted tiene unas preguntas, usted puede hablar con Marymay en 283-0774 extensión 516, después de 5:00 p.m. Fee: Free (possible materials fee) Registration not required.

Clases de inglés como segunda lengua (para principiantes)Los miércoles, 7, 14, 28, enero; 4, 11, 25 febrero, y Los jueves 22 enero; y 19 febrero, Horas: las 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. en Cooper Hall en la sala de clases, Segundo pisoEsta clase, que dura una hora, es para los estudiantes que saben poco inglés. Vamos a estudiar el alfabeto inglés y practicaremos algunos modos de conversar facilimente en inglés. La clase no le costará ningún dinero. No es preciso inscribirse. Si usted tiene unas preguntas, usted puede hablar con Marymay en 283-0774 extensión 516, después de 5:00 p.m.

English as a Second Language Class (for intermediate students) with Larry Strickland, InstructorWednesdays, January 7, 14, 28, February 4, 11, 25, and Thursdays, January 22 and February 19, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.Cooper Hall, Second Floor ClassroomSi usted tiene unas preguntas, usted puede hablar con Marymay en 283-0774 extensión 516, después de 5:00 p.m. Fee: Free (possible materials fee) Registration not required.

Clases de inglés como segunda lengua (para estudiantes de nivel intermedio)Los miércoles, 7, 14, 28, enero; 4, 11, 25 febrero, y Los jueves 22 enero; y 19 febrero, Horas: las 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. en Cooper Hall en la sala de clase, Segundo piso.. La clase no le contará ningún dinero. No es preciso inscribirse. Si usted tiene usas preguntas, usted puede hablar con Marymay en 283-0774 extensión 516, después de 5:00 p.m.

The Friends of the Rogers Memorial Library invite you toThursday Morning Bridge, Scrabble, and Other Board Games Thursdays, January 8 – February 26, 10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Cooper Hall, Maria Cooper RoomBring your favorite game (backgammon, checkers, dominoes, etc.) to play with a friend. For bridge players, cards and bidding boxes will be provided. No instructors will be onsite but beginners may audit. Light refreshments will be served. No reservations necessary.

Gentle Winter Tai Chi Classes with John Turnbull and Mary Boochever, Certified InstructorsThursdays, January 8 – February 26, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Tai Chi is a mind/body, self-healing practice of soft and slow movement, meditation and breathing to connect us to the universal energies. It helps improve balance, memory, health and well-being; reduces daily stress; opens energy channels; slows down the aging process, and is suitable for all ages. Fee: $45 for the series. Advance registration and payment required. | Dress: Wear comfortable clothing | Size limit: 30 | RMP804

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JANUARY FEBRUARY 2015Thursday Afternoon Knitting and Crocheting Circle Thursdays, January 8 – February 26, 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.Cooper Hall, Maria Cooper RoomDrop in and work on your favorite projects in the company of friends in our weekly knitting and crocheting circle. No registration required. Fee: Free.

Small Business CounselingFriday, January 9 & 23, February 13 & 27Are you an entrepreneur seeking help with the formation, growth and success of your business? A representative from the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) will sit down with you one-on-one for an hour to address your concerns. By appointment only. Call 283-0774 ext. 505.

From Half-hearted to Wholehearted: The Five Keys to a Life of Purpose and Passion with Susyn Reeve, M.Ed., author of The Wholehearted Life: Big Changes and Greater Happiness Week by Week and The Inspired Life: Unleashing Your Mind’s Capacity for JoyFriday, January 9, 10:15 – 11:30 a.m.Do you yearn to live a wholehearted life of purpose and passion? Do you take steps toward your dreams only to be stopped in your tracks? Join Susyn Reeve to learn the keys to living a life of passion and purpose by focusing on the power of commitment; a dream team of support; the importance of simple daily action; how to use obstacles as stepping stones to success; and acknowledging accomplishments. RMP210

The Friends of the Rogers Memorial Library cordially invite you toWorks for Flute and Piano with Jean Hendrickson, flute and Alvin Novak, pianoSunday, January 11, 3:00 p.m.Please join us for an afternoon recital of works by Bach, Beethoven and Prokofieff. A reception for the artists will follow. RMP510

Monday Movie: As It Is in Heaven Kay Pollack, director, 130 minutes, unratedMonday, January 12, 3:00 p.m.An internationally renowned Swedish conductor returns to his childhood village and agrees to help the local church choir develop their singing skills. As Daniel works to draw out the singers’ talents, he begins to realize what he’s been missing living in the big city. “It tells its tale of love, community and redemption with soap-operatic mood swings and a true believer’s faith in the transcendent powers of music,” Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle. RMP900

Practice Your English Conversation! with Lisa CarewTuesdays, January 13 – February 24, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.Cooper Hall, Board RoomWould you like to improve your English in a friendly, relaxed setting? Please join TESOL Instructor Lisa Carew for an hour-long visit with others who wish to improve their English. All levels are invited. For more information, please call Marymay at 283-0774 ext. 516 after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Reservations are not required.

¿practicar cómo conversar en inglés con la Sra. CarewLos martes, el 13 enero hasta el 24 de febrero Sala de Cooper Hall 7:00 –8:00 p.m.A usted le gustaría mejorar su inglés en un ambiente màs amistoso y relajado? Participe con la instructor de TESOL, Lisa Carew por una hora con ostras personas que desean mejorar su inglés. Las Personas de todos los niveles de inglés son bienvenidos! No es necesario inscriber ni reservar un asiento. Para más información, por favor llama a Marymay por teléfono: 283-0774 extensión 516, después de las 5:00 p.m. los fines de semana.

Recipes To Die For with John SmithWednesday, January 14, noonJohn Smith went undercover for the federal government and was placed in the Witness Protection Program. There he lived among some notorious gangsters and gained their trust by helping prepare their favorite meals. Join us to hear some of the inmates’ stories and learn about (and sample) some “recipes to die for.” Reservations required by January 11. RMP301

Working with Your Energy…Continued with Adele Kristiansson, Brennan Healing Science PractitionerWednesdays, January 14 and February 11, 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.In her earlier talks, Ms. Kristiansson outlined major aspects of our energy and demonstrated how we can modulate it to improve health and well-being. This time, we will explore the physics of our high sense perceptions and learn how we can access

non-local information. In two sessions, we will focus on interactive exercises, so come prepared to experience your intuition. Bring paper, pen and a photo of someone you know. RMP212

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The Rogers Memorial Library and Westhampton Free Library cordially invite you toTime Stands Still, presented by the Hampton Theatre Company followingDinner at The PatioThursday, January 15, 5:00 p.m. dinner and 7:00 p.m. playEnjoy a wonderful meal in the company of friends at The Patio, followed by the Hampton Theatre Company’s production of “Time Stands Still,” a drama by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Donald Margulies about a photojournalist trying to find peace but wrestling with the effects of her experiences on the front lines of the world’s conflicts. Fee: $53 (includes 3-course dinner, tax, tip, and theater ticket) Meet: 5:00 p.m. at The Patio, 54 Main Street, Westhampton Beach Show: 7:00 p.m. at the Quogue Community Hall, 125 Jessup Avenue, Quogue Payment: Reservations and payment required by January 12. Contact: Payment should be sent by check directly to the Hampton Theatre Company at P.O. Box 400, Quogue, NY 11959. You may also contact the Hampton Theatre Company at (631) 653-8955 or e-mail info@hamptontheatre.org for questions, reservations and payment.

The Rogers Memorial Library is pleased to invite you to our Thirteenth Annual Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. BreakfastMonday, January 19, 10:00 a.m. (Doors will open at 9:45 a.m.)Join us for our annual community breakfast to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. We’ll have fellowship, food, musical offerings and a talk by Mississippi-born author Bernice Sims, a longtime Long Island resident who was the first African American Trustee of the Village of Hempstead. Her experiences with fellow civil rights workers before they were abducted and murdered shaped her life of activism and social justice. Registration opens December 17. Space is limited and reservations are required. Maximum three spaces per patron. RMP705

The Rogers Memorial Library and Southampton Historical Museum presentA History of North Sea with Tom Edmonds, Director, Southampton Historical MuseumThursday, January 22, 3:00 p.m. Native American peoples first arrived in Southampton 10,000 years ago. In 1640, English pioneers landed near a Shinnecock fort used for guarding their fishing camps on Peconic Bay. This talk covers the tumultuous change in Southampton’s culture during the 17th century and the development of an important colonial port known as Feversham – now called North Sea – whose fascinating history has largely been lost. RMP800

The Southampton Cultural Center and Rogers Memorial Library are pleased to offerDinner and Theater: Mom: It’s My Wedding!Thursday, January 22, 5:30 p.m. dinner and 7:30 p.m. showEnjoy a great dinner with friends at the Plaza Café before Center Stage at Southampton Cultural Center’s production of Ilene Beckerman’s and Michael Disher’s Mom: It’s My Wedding! an insightful, witty and wise collection of wedding tales about the events that bond and break families preparing for that most special day in their daughter’s life. Fee: $57 (includes 3-course dinner, tax, tip and theater ticket) | Meet: 5:30 p.m. at the Plaza Café, 61 Hill Street, Southampton 7:30 p.m., Southampton Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane, Southampton | Payment: Reservations and payment required by January 19 | Contact: Southampton Cultural Center at (631) 287-4377 or email scc@scc-arts.org for questions, reservations and payment.

DETOX 101 with Ewa Szychowska, Certified Health CoachSaturday, January 24, 10:15 – 11:30 a.m.Did the holidays leave you feeling less than perfect? Do you want to make 2015 your healthiest year yet? If so, join Ewa Szychowska to learn the basics of detoxification using food and self-care strategies to regain energy and vitality – and to feel more at home in your own body. Handouts, lists, and more. RMP301

The Friends of the Rogers Memorial Library are pleased to presentAnne Tedesco: From Bach to Moussorgsky: Masters of the Keyboard Sunday, January 25, 3:00 p.m.Please join us for an afternoon concert featuring Bach’s A minor Prelude and Fugue No. 10; Tchaikovsky’s Nocturne, Op. 19; Chopin’s F sharp minor Polonaise; Albeniz’s Tango in D major and Prelude from Cantos de Espana; and excerpts from Moussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. A reception will follow. RMP502

The Armchair Traveler: Savvy Sightseer – Going Solo! With Jeanne SchnuppMonday, January 26, 5:30 p.m.Being single, over 50, or with a partner who doesn’t travel should not translate into being only an armchair traveler! “Savvy Sightseer” Jeanne Schnupp will share insider tips for safe and fun solo travel, finding good hotels and making sightseeing and dining plans. She will also discuss the advantages (and challenges) of bypassing organized tour groups and arranging your own exhilarating travel experiences, and will provide useful hand-outs, links to great websites and other essential tips. RMP730

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JANUARY FEBRUARY 2015Rogers Memorial Library and the Ed and Phyllis Davis Wellness Institute of Southampton Hospital invite you to a screening of Fed Up with an introduction by Dr. Alex Aponte, Medical Director, Wellness InstituteWednesday, January 28, 5:30 p.m.Join us for a screening of the documentary Fed Up, about the role of sugar addiction in America’s obesity epidemic. Dr. Alex Aponte, Medical Director of the Wellness Institute, will introduce the film and lead a discussion afterwards. RMP902

Verbal Judo: The Art of Generating Compliance and Cooperation with Don LongoMonday, February 2, 5:30 p.m.The word “judo” actually means “gentle way.” Most of us occasionally find ourselves in situations that can turn into unpleasant arguments or confrontations if they are not handled thoughtfully. Join us for an hour-long talk, originally designed for police agencies that will help us defuse an argument or difficult situation by focusing on our demeanor, language and tone. Whether we are engaged in business dealings or problem situations with difficult or disgruntled people – or simply making our way through marriage and family life, this session will help make a positive difference in our interactions. Mr. Longo is a retired police officer and Licensed Private Investigator who has worked and trained with members of the FBI, Secret Service, and Diplomatic Security Service. RMP818

The Law of Attraction: Creating the Life You Want with Mary Angela Buffo, Owner, Ananda Yoga, Southampton Thursday, February 5, 5:15 – 6:45 p.m.Cooper Hall, Board RoomWhat do we create with our thoughts and emotions? Ms. Buffo, a yoga teacher, spiritual counselor and mentor for over 14 years, will talk about how everyday thoughts and beliefs are, to a great extent, responsible for how life is experienced. We will do exercises to help us become better at paying attention to natural principles of attraction that will help us create the freedom, joy and abundance we want in our lives. Bring a pen and notebook.Fee: $10 | RMP217

The Rogers Memorial Library and the Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center invite you to A Felted Heart Workshop with Suzanne FlanaganThursday, February 5, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Cooper Hall, Second Floor ClassroomCome learn the art of felting and create a valentine heart for your special someone. Reservations required.Register: Call the Historical Museum at 631-283-2494, Wednesday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Fee: $25 members, $35 non-members. Advance registration and payment required. Major credit cards accepted. | Size limit: 10. Register early.

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Scherenschnitte: Valentine Cards (for Adults) with Rachel FosterSaturday, February 7, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.Cooper Hall, Second Floor ClassroomJoin RML’s craft expert Rachel Foster for an enjoyable workshop making Valentine’s Day cards for loved ones. Fee: $10 for materials. Advance registration and payment required. Size limit: Maximum: 12 | Minimum: 8 | RMP811

The Friends of the Rogers Memorial Library are pleased to presentDuets for Violin and Viola: Song-a Dell’Aquila, violin; Chris Shaughnessy, violaSunday, February 8, 3:00 p.m.Please join us for an afternoon recital of music composed for violin and viola by Mozart, Martinu, Handel-Halvorsen, and others. A reception for the artists will follow. RMP503

Monday Movie: Fruitvale Station Ryan Coogler and Haroula Rose, directors, 84 minutes, RMonday, February 9, 3:00 p.m.A 22-year old Bay Area resident wakes up on the morning of December 31, 2008, and decides to start on his resolutions: being a better son, a better partner to his girlfriend, and a better father to his four year-old daughter. Oscar Grant starts his day on a good note but the story takes a tragic turn when BART officers shoot him in cold blood at the Fruitvale subway stop on New Year’s Day. “You might expect a film about the real-life shooting of a young black man by a white cop to burn with outrage and fury, but writer-director Ryan Coogler’s Fruitvale Station is notable for its restraint and compassion” (Jason Best, Movie Talk). RMP901

Introduction to Foundation Maps Tuesday, February 10, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.Computer LabLearn about the Foundation Center’s interactive mapping tool designed for anyone interested in the impact of philanthropy around the world today. Elizabeth Eastin, Head of Reference, instructor. Call 283-0774 ext. 505. RMR0210

The Town of Southampton Senior Services and Rogers Memorial Library invite you toLunch and Listen with Pamela Giacoia, Director of Senior Services, Southampton TownWednesday, February 11, noonPam Giacoia, Director of Senior Services, will return to the library with lunch provided by the Town and more information about the many services and activities the Town provides for seniors aged 60 and up. If you missed her October visit, be sure to come. Suggested donation: $3.00. Reservations should be made by Sunday, February 8. | RMP816

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A Lunchtime Tasting of Indian Food from Saaz Restaurant with Sameer Mohan, owner Wednesday, February 18, noonBring a bag lunch and join us to learn about – and enjoy samples of – fine Indian cuisine from one of Southampton’s newest and most talked-about restaurants. Register by February 15. RMP301

The Rogers Memorial Library and Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center are pleased to present The Manors of Long Island with an introduction by the director, Gaynell Stone, Ph.D.Thursday, February 19, 3:00 p.m. Join us for a screening of the new film by Dr. Stone which documents the 13 manors of Suffolk County, offering a new perspective on the settlement of Long Island. Manors, created by grants from colonial governors, gave owners of large properties certain rights over their domain. Dr. Stone, whose research for the film led to the discovery of many more manors than were previously known to scholars, will present highlights of particular local interest. RMP802

The Friends of the Rogers Memorial Library are pleased to presentAn Evening in Paris with Shtrykov-Tanaka Duo: Misuzu Tanaka, piano; Maksim Shtrykov, clarinetSunday, February 22, 3:00 p.m.Join us for a celebration of French music showcasing virtuosic clarinet and piano duos, including Poulenc’s Clarinet Sonata, Franck’s famous Violin Sonata (version for Clarinet and Piano), Ravel’s Pavane pour une infant défunte, and Messager’s Solo de concours. RMP501

The Armchair Traveler: The Pleasures of Italy in the Off-SeasonMonday, February 23, 5:30 p.m.Local residents Jackie and Vince Scerbinski have made many of their trips to Italy in the off-season. Join us for an hour-long travelogue exploring the wonders of Italy after the crowds have thinned out and simple pleasures await the savvy traveler. RMP731

A Visit with Linda Coleman, author of Radical Descent: The Cultivation of an American RevolutionaryWednesday, February 25, noonJoin us for a visit with Linda Coleman, whose recently-published book received last year’s Pushcart Editor’s Choice Award for 2014. Radical Descent chronicles her choice to turn from her privileged past to join a revolutionary guerilla cell in the 1970s and follows her precipitous journey to a path of committed non-violence. The late Peter Matthiessen described it as “a rare firsthand account…distinguished by the courage and painful honesty so critical in a memoir of this kind.” RMP400

The Rogers Memorial Library and Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center present We Come This Far By Faith: A Century Later with Georgette Grier-Key, Ed.D.Thursday, February 26, 3:00 p.m.Dr. Georgette Grier-Key, Director and Curator of the Eastville Community Historical Society, will revisit significant influences that African Americans have had on society and in our country, with a local perspective. The focus will be on the struggle as well as on the endurance of the human spirit that inspired Americans and evoked justice. She will examine the powerful voices of historic and community leaders and the movements that have had an impact on how we perceive America in the “post era.” RMP801

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Computer ClassesWe welcome you to our program. If you don’t see what you are looking for, please let us know how we may better serve you. Our lab has been upgraded to Windows 7 and classes have a cozy maximum size of nine. Registration is at the Reference Desk for classes with a fee, or online for those classes that are free.

Register by calling 283-0774 ext. 504

Learn a Language Online Tuesday, January 6, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Pronunciator is a language-learning service that is available to you free of charge through Rogers Memorial Library. Eighty languages are available to choose from. If English isn’t your native tongue, you may choose lessons in fifty other languages. Both eight week and in-depth courses are available. Extra features introduce you to a country’s culture through music, movies, poetry and plays. Prerequisite: basic web-browsing skills. Marie Kinneary, staff instructor. Fee: Free | RMC46

Hobbies and Crafts Thursday, January 8, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Have a hobby? Enjoy handcrafts? We have a resource center you may use from home that will provide lots of inspiration and helpful instructions. Search for books and magazines articles of interest and read them on your computer. Topics include: knitting, genealogy, chess, cake decorating, antiquing and collecting, woodworking, wine making and meat smoking. Prerequisite: basic web-browsing skills. Marie Kinneary, staff instructor. Fee: Free | RMC47

Email for Beginners – 5 sessions Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays (no class January 19), January 12, 13, 15, 20 & 22, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Learn how to send and receive email using Google’s Gmail service. We’ll discuss how to keep your email organized and how better to find old mail. You will also learn how to create, open and save attachments. Other features of your Google account: Docs, Calendar and Hangouts, etc. will be used. Students will use a Chromebook, provided by the library for use during the time of the class. Marie Kinneary, staff instructor. Fee: $20 | RMC24

Excel Basics – 3 sessions Wednesdays, January 14, 21 & 28, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Acquire a marketable skill; learn the most popular and powerful spreadsheet management program at a reasonable pace. Students will learn how to: create spreadsheets, enter/format data, perform calculations, use formulas, produce and print attractive/ accurate reports and imbed graphics. Prerequisite: basic word processing skills, and the ability to open, save and retrieve files. KarenLise Bjerring, instructor. Fee: $45 | RMC12

E-Book Options with your Library Monday January 26, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Considering purchase of a Kindle, iPad or Nook? Join us to see a demonstration of how to check out books from our digital collection and transfer them to these devices. If you have a device already and need individualized assistance, follow-up with an appointment at the Reference Desk. Marie Kinneary, staff instructor. Fee: Free | RMC35

QuickBooks – 3 sessions Wednesdays, February 4, 11 & 18, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.This is an introductory course in a time saving small business accounting system. You will create a company, and set up customers, vendors and merchandise inventory. After learning QuickBooks internals you will record sales, create invoices, receive payments, pay bills, and produce reports (sales, financials, inventory, etc.). Prerequisite: basic word processing skills, and the ability to open, save and retrieve files. KarenLise Bjerring, instructor. Fee: $40 | RMC30

iPad / iPhone Basics – 3 sessions Tuesdays, January 13, 20 & 27, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Just get your first iPhone? Have an iPad you’ve hardly touched that you’d like to learn how to use? Then bring your device down to the computer lab! In this course, we cover: the basics of how to start using your device; how to navigate it and organize it; helpful tips for protecting and preserving your device; and an introduction to using the camera and installing apps.Please make sure your device is fully charged, and bring your Apple ID and password to class. Evan Gottschalk, staff instructor. Fee: $15 | RMC40

iPad / iPhone Level 2 – 3 sessions Tuesdays, February 3, 10 & 17, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Know the basics already? Bring your iPad or iPhone (or both!) to this series and learn how to better make use of all its capabilities. Topics covered include: organization, navigation, settings, native apps and the app store, web-browsing, email, texting, FaceTime, photos, video, calendar, maps, Siri, and the iCloud. Please make sure your device is fully charged, and bring your Apple ID and password to class. Evan Gottschalk, staff instructor. Fee: $15 | RMC48

Please have your library card number ready when registering.

Our registration procedures give first preference to residents of school districts 6 and 13, who support these programs through their tax dollars. If space is available, registration will open to non-residents one week before the course begins. Non-residents may be placed on a waiting list by calling the Reference Desk at 283-0774 ext. 504.

Fees for courses taught by staff instructors will be refunded upon course completion if all classes are attended and homework assignments are completed.

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The Rogers Memorial Library wants to make sure that your child is among two-thirds of the Americans who carry the best card in the world – a LIBRARY CARD. Studies show that children who are read to and use the library, perform better in school and grow to be lifelong readers, learners and library users. Your child’s card also provides access to library programs. Please visit the Circulation Desk to obtain cards for your children and/or update your cards. Please contact the Family Department with any questions.

Family Department 283-0774 ext. 519

Space is limited and preference is given to children who reside in Southampton & Tuckahoe School Districts. Have your library card handy when registering. We are happy to accommodate and register out of district patrons the day before a program with any openings that are still remaining. Please note the out of district patron will need to possess a Suffolk County library card.

In an effort to ensure children and families get the most out of library programs, please be present at the start of each program for which you are registered. Program participation will be made available to patrons on the registered Waiting List 10 minutes after the start of each program, and then patrons on the Stand-By List 10 minutes after the start of each program.

At the start of each program, patrons will be accommodated in the following order:

1. Patrons registered for the program and on the registered list 2. Patrons listed on the waitlist 3. Patrons on the stand-by list

Registration begins 2 weeks before program date. Call for more information and to register.

Tiny Tots Crafts18-35 months | 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. or 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.January 6: Winter Playdough Fun January 13: Sponge Painting Evergreen TreesJanuary 20: Snuggly Mitten CollageEnjoy time with your toddler while they explore different art mediums: play dough, paint, crayons, and paste. Dress for a mess. RMF154 Exploration Express18 months-5 years | January 27, February 3, & 10, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. – noon Explore with your child! This sensory experience will help enhance your child’s hand/eye coordination and fine and gross motor skills development as they dig their hands into sand, water and other exploratory activities. Dress for a mess. RMF155

Early Childhood ActivitiesMONDAYS

NEVER a dull moment here at Rogers! TUESDAYS

Mother Goose on the LooseBirth-17 months January 5, 12, & 26, 10:15 a.m. A rhyme and storytime for our very young listeners. Share stories, rhymes, songs, instruments and puppets followed by open playtime with new and fun toys, mirrors and climbers! RMF151

Shake, Rattle & RollBirth-5 years February 2, 9, & 23, 10:15 a.m.Get ready to wiggle and giggle as we share songs, fingerplays, rhymes and parachute play. RMF152

Winter Reading Club: Catch A Dragon By The TaleThis year our annual Winter Reading Club will feature a Medieval theme complete with dragons, castles, princes and princesses. Children ages birth through grade 5 are invited

to join the club and earn prizes while reading and/or listening to books. Registration begins Monday, January 5 and runs through Friday, February 27. Children who complete the club will be invited to a special performance of Dragons and Dreams, given by the science/theatrical group The Scienctellers. Visit the Family Department to get your starter kit and complete club instructions. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in our Winter Reading Club!

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Come! Explore! Play! (NEW!)18-35 months (siblings welcome) January 8, 15, 22, & 29, 10:15 a.m. Join us for an hour of play and exploration. Children are invited to participate in self-directed, open ended play at our dress-up station, transportation port, and kitchen area while also enjoying blocks, dolls, musical instruments, and more! RMF412 Laptime StoriesBirth-35 months | February 5, 12, 19, & 26, 10:15 a.m. Join us as we share stories, songs, finger-plays, puppets and action rhymes. RMF153

Preschool Patch 3-5 years | February 5, 12, 19, & 26, 11:15 a.m.Join us for a storytime designed to encourage children’s love of reading. Come share stories, fingerplays and action rhymes. RMF158

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THURSDAYS

Songs & Stories Birth-5 years (this program is geared towards preschool age, siblings are welcome) January 9, 16, 23, February 6, 13, & 20, 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. – noonWe will be sharing our favorite stories, songs and rhymes. RMF156

Babies Boogie 3-24 months | January 30, 10:15 – 11:00 a.m.Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and wiggle to the beat with Nicole Sparling. We will use multicultural music and instruments to encourage music appreciation, improve motor skills, and promote body awareness and self-confidence. You and your child will explore rhythm and movement through the use of props such as colorful streamers, hula skirts, scarves, and beanbags. RMF133

Toddlers Tango2-5 years | January 30, 11:15 a.m. – noonClap your hands, stomp your feet, and wiggle to the beat with Nicole Sparling. We will use multicultural music and instruments to encourage music appreciation, improve motor skills, and promote body awareness and self-confidence. You and your child will explore rhythm and movement through the use of props such as colorful streamers, hula skirts, scarves, and beanbags. RMF134

Music & Dance with Megan 2-4 years | February 27, 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.Children will learn simple ballet terms, positions, musicality and coordination. RMF303

Mommy & Me Yoga 12-24 months: for children and caregivers January 14, 28, & February 4, 10:15 a.m.Experience simple yoga techniques geared toward the youngest children and their caregivers. RMF204

Mommy & Me Yoga 25-35 months: for children and caregiversJanuary 14, 28, & February 4, 11:15 a.m.Experience simple yoga techniques geared toward the youngest children and their caregivers. RMF343

Yoga with Miss Annie3 years-grade 1 January 14, 28, & February 4, 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.Kids will learn calming, stretching and strengthening techniques as well as how to focus, concentrate and relax. RMF160

Crafts for Kids3 years-grade 1 | 4:00 p.m.January 7: “Chirp, Chirp, Cheerio” Bird FeedersJanuary 21: Snow ClayFebruary 11: “Be My Valentine” CardsFebruary 18: Snow Paint CreationsFebruary 25: Paper Plate SnowmenDress for mess! RMF161

JumpBunch for Toddlers: Lacrosse 15-23 months | January 21, 10:15 a.m.Get ready to move! Our friends from JumpBunch will get us moving and shaking using brightly colored foam balls and other simple toys to grab a toddler’s attention and improve basic motor skills and hand-eye coordination. RMF344

JumpBunch for Preschoolers: Lacrosse 24 months-4 years | January 21, 11:15 a.m.Get ready to move! JumpBunch provides great exercise that introduces a wide variety of sports and builds coordination, balance and confidence. We’ll do warm-ups, floor exercises, a sport activity, stretching, and a cool down. RMF345

Baby Bop (NEW!)Birth-17 months | February 18 & 25, 10:15 a.m.Enjoy open, self-directed playtime with your youngster using some brand new toys and some of our classics as well! Be ready to relax and have fun! RMF431

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Books for BabiesThe Friends of the Rogers Memorial Library will generously add a book to the Family Department Collection for each child, birth to 12 months, born in the district. A bookplate will be placed inside the book with the child’s name. For further information or to complete a donation request form, please visit the Family Department Desk or call us at 283-0774 ext. 519.

Creation Stations (NEW!)18 months-5 years February 17 & 24, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. – noon Get creative together with your child exploring stations of different art mediums such as playdough, paint and glue. What will you create? RMF375

Kids Café: Fried Rice4 years-grade 1 | February 17, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Learn basic cooking and measuring skills while creating your very own snack, then sit back and hear a story. Program requires a minimum of 6 children to take place. RMF205

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Are you a Dork Diaries fan? Are you in grades 2-5? If so, then visit the desk and enter our raffle by answering just three easy questions about the books. The lucky winners will receive cool, Dork Diary prizes!

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for a live tutor. All grade levels.

Mondays Thursdays

Fridays

Sewing Fun: Heart Shaped Pillow Grades 3-5 | February 9 & 23, 3:45 p.m.Come to the library and learn some basic sewing stitches and terms and create your own sewing project. RMF364

Yoga with Miss Annie Grades 2-5 | January 12, 26, & February 2, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.Kids will learn calming, stretching and strengthening techniques as well as how to focus, concentrate and relax. RMF170

Flashing Fingers Grades 1-5 | January 20, 27, & February 3, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.Join ASL Instructor, Diana Yastrzemski, as she takes us through basic andbeginning sign language. Experienced signers are encouraged to attend as well. RMF167

Kids Cook: Food for Thought Grades 2-5 | 3:45 p.m.January 6: Candy Cane ParfaitsJanuary 13: Marshmallow Snowman February 17 @ 3:15 p.m.: Fried RiceShare stories about some of your favorite foods and practice with hands-on cooking/baking. RMF171 *Program requires a minimum of 6 children to take place.

Candy NecklacesGrades K-5 | February 10, 4:00 p.m.Valentine’s Day is just a few days away! Come make your own edible, candy necklace … yummy! RMF440

Activities for Tweens & School-Age ChildrenMasterpiece Lanterns Grades 2-5 | January 8, 4:00 p.m.Redesign masterpiece works of art on a lantern. RMF432

Out of SightGrades 2-5 | January 15, 4:00 p.m.Gravitate to us and celebrate Isaac Newton’s birthday. RMF433

Wii-DanceGrades 2-5 | January 22, 4:00 p.m.Dance and work up a sweat in this fun filled tween event! Light refreshments will be served. RMF188

Charged Up!Grades 2-5 | February 5, 4:00 p.m.Get “charged” with Thomas Edison and celebrate his birthday! RMF435

Valentine’s Day CraftGrades 2-5 | February 12, 4:00 p.m.Create a hanging Valentine’s Day craft filled with love. RMF436

Year of the SheepGrades 2-5 | February 19, 4:00 p.m.Flock to the Library and celebrate Chinese New Year by creating a unique “sheepish” craft. RMF434

Wii-AdventuresGrades 2-5 | February 26, 4:00 p.m.Come enjoy a variety of Wii games with your friends! RMF188

Lego ClubGrades K-5 | January 9, 16, & 23, 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Children who like to build with Legos are invited to join our club! RMF164 Chess ClubGrades 1-5 | January 30, February 6, & 13, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.“Exercise for your mind!” Join your friends and neighbors afterschool for a classic interactive game of chess. We encourage all levels of experience and expertise to come and have a good time! RMF165

Build It! (NEW)Grades K-5 | February 20 & 27, 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.Calling all junior architects and engineers…come create using KNEX, Quadrillas, Snap Circuit Jrs, and Magna Tiles! RMF414

Tuesdays

The Family Department would like to thank the Friends of the Library for their ongoing support of our programs and activities.

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Special & Family Programs Digital Age Literacy Program for FamiliesMondays & Thursdays, January 5-March 23 (no class January 19 or February 16), 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Join us for this 10 week program designed to improve your literacy skills using Reading Companion, a web-based program that uses voice recognition technology to help children and adults learn how to read. This innovative software ‘listens’ and provides feedback, enabling emerging readers to practice reading and their English pronunciation as they acquire fundamental reading skills. Participating families will receive a laptop. Program facilitated and funded by the Peconic Bay Institute. RMF441

A Family Night Out: Bilingual Storytime Mondays, January 12 & February 2, 5:30 p.m.Our bilingual Spanish storytime is a 45 minute combination of exciting books, multicultural songs and fingerplays shared in both English and Spanish for children and their caregivers. Dinner will be served. We hope to see you there. A Family Night Out: Bilingual Storytime has generously been funded in honor of Cynthia Zachary by the Zachary Endowment. RMF176

UNA NOCHE PARA SALIR CON LA FAMILIA: CUENTACUENTOS BILINGÜESLunes, el 12, de enero, a 5:30 p.m.Lunes, el 2, de febrero, 5:30 p.m.“Cuentacuentos” en español e ingles es nuevo y durará 45 minutos con una mezcla de libros emocionantes, canciones multiculturales y teatro en los dos idiomas para los niños sus familias. La cena está incluída. Esperamos verles allí. “Una Noche Para Salir Con La Familia: Cuentacuentos bilingües” ha sido patrocinado por la generosidad de la “Zachary Endowment”(Fundación Zachary) en honor de Cynthia Zachary. RMF176

Prince & Princess Dress-Up PartyGrades K-2 | Saturday, January 10, 11:00 a.m.Here Ye! Here Ye! Calling all Princes and Princesses for a royal time. There will be a craft, stories and cupcake decorating. Feel free to dress-up in your favorite royal robes. RMF439

Saturday Shake2-5 years with caregivers | Saturday, February 14, 11:00 a.m.Get ready to jump, dance, and be silly! RMF203

Tween Movie: Shrek (Rated PG)Grades 2-5 | Saturday, February 14, 2:00 p.m.Relive every moment of Shrek’s daring quest to rescue feisty Princess Fiona, with the help of his lovable loudmouthed Donkey, and win back the deed to his beloved swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad. Based on the book by William Steig. RMF305

Saturday Stories Families of school-age children (younger siblings welcome) Saturday, January 17, 4:00 p.m.Sit back and enjoy a lazy Saturday afternoon of stories and snacks. RMF190 Milk & Cookies Storytime For families | Monday, January 26 & February 23, 6:30 p.m.Join us for stories, singing, rhymes, puppets, and our favorite bedtime snack - milk & cookies. Come in your pajamas. RMF273

Bagels & BooksFor families | Saturday, February 21, 10:15 a.m.Rise and shine! Enjoy a bagel brunch with our storytime. RMF438

Staff Favorites for 2014

Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio

Baking Day at Grandma’s by Anika Denise

My Teacher is a Monster by Peter Brown

Plants Feed Me by Lizzy Rockwell

Superworm by Julia Donaldson

Spider Sandwiches by Claire Freedman

Mr. Putter and Tabby Turn the Page by Cynthia Rylant

Goodnight, You by Genevieve Cote

If by Rudyard Kipling and Giovanni Manna

A Library Book for Bear by Bonny Becker

Farmer and the Clown by Marla Frazee

El Deafo by Cece Bell

Carly Keene Literary Detective: Braving the Brontes by Katherine Rue

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Teens Teens Teens! Register online or by calling 283-0774 ext. 548.

Take and Make Crafts:

January: Bring the beauty of snow inside with this wooden snowflake pinwheel. Build it, paint it, add glitter to it, and then display it for all to see.

February: Show a loved one that you care by making them this beaded heart ornament.

Advanced Battle of the BooksCalling all 9-12 graders! There is still time to join the RML Advanced Battle of the Books team. Read one, two, or all three of the battle books which include Anna and the French Kiss, Cinder, and Where Things Come Back. Then attend practices to become the best when we battle it out with other Suffolk County Libraries in March. See Miss Casey for more information and to sign up.

SAT Prep ClassesSundays, February 8, 22, & March 1, 8, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.Stressing out about the SATs? Don’t — help is on the way! To register at the Teen Department, bring a check made out to Rogers Memorial Library: prepayment is needed to hold your space. Fee: $100 due at registration. A minimum of 10 students are needed to hold the class.

DMV 5 Hour CourseSaturday, February 14, noon – 5:00 p.m.This course is committed to providing pre-drivers with information that will help them to drive safely. Receive the MV-278 certificate upon completion. You must bring your permit to attend. The fee, due the day of the class, is $65.00 in cash.

For Older Teens

Earn Community Service by becoming a RML Teen Volunteer

Junior Friend: Help the Friends of the Library with their Saturday book sale. See Laurie Ridgway or call at 283-0774, ext. 548. We need to speak to you personally for this service.

Teen Book Reviewer: Read your favorite teen books and review them for our blog. See Casey Fehn, call at 283-0774, ext. 548 or email her at casey@myrml.org to find out how.

Teen Book Display: Want to share your favorite books with your peers? Sign up to have 10 of your favorite books on display on one of our display shelves for a week. Please see Laurie or Casey.

Best Books of the YearLAURIE’S PICKS

I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormickCress by Marissa Meyer, Book 3 of Lunar ChroniclesWill In Scarlet by Matthew Cody

KIM’S PICKS

The Madness Underneath by Maureen JohnsonMortal Instruments City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra ClareJust One Year by Gayle Forman

CASEY’S PICKS

Noggin by John Corey WhaleyThis One Summer by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian TamakiWe Were Liars by E. Lockhart

Announcing the

Winter Reading Club! Sign up for Once Upon a Winter Reading Club begins on Monday, January 12. Decide to read either The Hobbit or Beastly (or both!). Commit to reading the book and you will get to attend one of our two Once Upon a Winter Reading Club parties. Enjoy programs related to the Winter Reading Club throughout the winter. Don’t miss out!

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Teen Cookie ClubTuesdays, January 6 & February 10, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.Community Service Opportunity Help us achieve several goals. Make bookmarks for our outreach librarian to deliver to homebound patrons with their library materials, perform other community service activities, and discuss how to improve your Teen Department, all the while munching on local bakery cookies. RMT144

Jewelry MakingWednesdays, January 7 & February 18, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.We will provide all of the findings, beads, Shrinky dink for charms, and tools you may need to make beautiful jewelry. Let your creativity shine! RMT354

Winter Hat CraftThursday, January 8, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.Get your sewing skills ready! Turn an ordinary winter hat into a cheery snowman with just a few simple stitches. RMT355

Winter Reading Club Sign UpMonday, January 12, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.Kick off the Once Upon a Winter Reading Club by picking up your book and enjoying special snacks. You have a choice this year to read either The Hobbit or Beastly or both! RMT356

Teen YogaWednesdays, January 14, 28, & February 4, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.Practice the ancient but enduring art of yoga with instructor Ann Welker. All levels are welcome and mats are available. RMT102

Crochet With Casey Thursdays, January 15, 22 & 29, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.Learn crochet basics and a simple stitch in this three part class. We will be making our very own phone cases or headbands that we will finish at the end of the last session. RMT357

Fun FridayFridays, January 16 & February 20, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.January 16: Chill out with this Polar Bear pal! Assemble a foam polar bear while enjoyingsnacks and hot chocolate. February 20: Turn colorful paint chips into miniature book charms for a necklace, bracelet, or bookmark. RMT107

Teen TuesdayTuesdays, January 20, 27 & February 3, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.January 20: Celebrate National Popcorn Day by making marshmallow popcorn balls. Add candies to them to make them an even sweeter treat. January 27: Put together a smiling snowman magnet to brighten up your locker or refrigerator. February 3: Have you ever eaten candy using chopsticks? Using an assortment of candy we will be making candy sushi! RMT100

Teen CraftThursday, February 12, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.Build a tiny winter scene, complete with a snowman, bare trees, and snow, under a repurposed two liter plastic dome. RMT361

Un-Valentine’s Day CelebrationFriday, February 13, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.There is nothing less romantic than Friday the 13th, unless maybe you are a vampire. Join us for the third annual Un-Valentine’s Day Celebration. Decorate broken heart cookies, play Hershey Kiss memory,

and do other non-lovey-dovey activities. RMT358 Chinese New YearThursday, February 19, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.2015 is the Chinese year of the Sheep. It is said that people born in a Sheep year have personality traits such as creativity, dependability, intelligence, and calmness. Enjoy a variety of Chinese food, do a Chinese related craft, and learn more about your Chinese horoscope. RMT359

Sculpey DragonTuesday, February 24, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.Sculpt a fiery dragon out of Sculpey clay with Miss Rachel. This craft is part of our Once Upon a Winter Reading Club. RMT360

Teens making gingerbread houses and getting into the holiday spirit.

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