NEWSLETTERSPRING 2018 Volume 64, No. 2

SYOSSET PUBLIC LIBRARYBOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTS

NEW LIBRARY DIRECTOR

Christine Belling was appointed Library Director effective January 8. Christine, whose public library career spans nearly twenty years, was the Systems Manager at Syosset Library for close to eleven years prior to becoming Library Director at Uniondale Public Library for the past three years. Her enthusiasm, commitment to public libraries, and focus on possibilities for the future will continue the support that Syosset Library has for its community. “I am incredibly excited to once again have an opportunity to serve the Syosset-Woodbury community,” says Belling. “As Director, ! hope to continue a long tradition of offering exceptional programs and services to the community and exploring new ideas and innovations. Syosset Library was my ‘home’ for many years and it feels great to be back again!”

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The Syosset Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 PM on the following Tuesdays: March 13, April 10, May 8, 2018. The public is welcome.

LIBRARY CLOSINGS Sunday, April 1 - Easter

Sunday, May 27 and Monday, May 28 - Memorial DayEARLY CLOSING

Friday, March 30 at 1 PM - Good Friday

READERS’ SERVICES PROGRAMS

20 & 30-SOMETHING PROGRAMSHey there, 20 & 30-Somethings! The Syosset Public Library has programming designed just for your age group. What began as a Book Club has now expanded to offer fun, innovative programs with 20 & 30-Somethings in mind. No registration required. Free. Bring your friends! With Jessikah Chautin & Stacey Mencher, 20 & 30-Something Librarians.

20 & 30-SOMETHING BOOK DISCUSSIONMonday, April 9. 7:30 PMIn Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ’$ Assassination:The Hate U Give by Angie ThomasBooks will be available at the Readers’ Services Desk one month before the program.

20 & 30-SOMETHING BOARD GAME NIGHTMonday, May 7. 7:30 PMCome play with us! From Kickstarters to Classics, bring your favorite board games to share with other gamers in a fun and casual setting.

TITLE SWAP WITH LIBRARIANSTuesday, March 6. 1:30 PMShare tea, cookies and your favorite titles with the Readers’ Services Staff and we’ll share ours. We promise you will leave with a list of good reads. Second Floor.

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSIONSTuesday, March 13. 7:30 PM2018 Long Island Reads Selection: Spaceman by Mike Massimino With Ralph Guiteau, Readers’ Services Librarian

Tuesday, April 10. 7:30 PM In Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Assassination:My Life, My Love, My Legacy by Coretta Scott King With Lisa Jones, Readers’ Services Librarian

Tuesday, May 8. 7:30 PM House of Names by Colm Tdibi'n With Jean Simpson, Readers’ Services Librarian

AFTERNOON BOOK DISCUSSIONSTuesday, March 27. 1:30 PM The Second Mrs. Hockaday by Susan Rivers With Jean Simpson, Readers’ Services Librarian

Tuesday, April 24.1:30 PM The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel With Jackie Ranaldo, Head of Readers' Services

Tuesday, May 22. 1:30 PM This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel With Evelyn Hershkowitz, Readers’ Services Librarian

Books will be available at the Circulation Desk one month before each program. Free. No registration required.

BOOK-TO-FILM DISCUSSIONRead the book and then see how it is interpreted and adapted for the screen. A short discussion will follow the film. Books will be available at the Circulation Desk one month before the program.

Friday, March 16.2 PM showing of the film The Glass Castle (2017) based on the memoir written by Jeannette Walls. With Lisa Hollander, Librarian. This film is rated PG-13.

Friday, May 11.2PM showing of the film Murder on the Orient Express (2017) based on the novel written by Agatha Christie. With Sonia Grgas, Reference Librarian. This film is rated PG-13.

*Local Author Showcase*The Syosset Public Library invites authors who are SSD residents to share their work with the

community. Authors will have the opportunity to introduce their work, meet local readers, sell and sign copies of their books. Participation is limited and registration is required for authors. The next Local

Author Showcase is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 7 PM. Authors who would like to register or for questions, contact Jean Simpson at 516-921-7161 x 244 by Friday, April 20, 2018.

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CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES

2 tickets/SSD household for the first week.* Empty seats will be filled 10 minutes before the performance begins with non-ticket holders. The library doors and theater doors open 30 minutes before Saturday evening concerts because the

library closes at 5 PM on Saturdays.

CHERYL SEGALL SINGS THE MUSIC OF BURT BACHARACH. Sat., Mar. 3 at 7:30 PM. Cheryl performs and shares fascinating stories of this American composer, singer, songwriter and six time Grammy winner. Cheryl sings songs such as Close to You, Walk On By, What the World Needs Now Is Love, and more. Tickets for SSD residents available Sat., Feb. 17; all others one week later if available.*

ATIMETODANCE.Sun.,Mar.18at 1 PM. Libby Skala interweaves storytelling, music and dance to portray the dazzling 100 years of her great aunt, Elizabeth Polk,

§1^^- ' who transcends poverty, artisticrepression and the rise of Hitler through the love of dance to become a renowned dance therapy pioneer. No tickets

required. First come, first served seating.

CABARET FOR 2018 ABOUT LOVE & EVERYONE’S HOPES! Sat., Apr. 14 at 7:30 PM. Come and hear performances of some of the most loved and timeless songs, with commentary on their meaning by singers from the Aesthetic Realism Theatre Company. Tickets for SSD residents available Sat., Mar. 17; all others one week later if available.*

THE UNITED STATES OF MUSIC. Sun., Apr. 29 at 1 PM. Enjoy Bob Spiotto's musical review and tribute to the 50 states. Bob performs unforgettable songs including Route 66, America the Beautiful, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Oklahoma and many more. Tickets for SSD residents available Sun., Apr. 8; all others one week later If available.*

BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS #3. Sat., May 5. 7:30-9:15 PM. Tiger/Fried Productions has created a new show for 2018 featuring musical numbers from Tony Award winning shows - Pippin, Les Miserables, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, and more. Tickets for SSD residents available Sat. Apr. 14; all others one week later If available.*

DIVAS OF OUR TIME WITH NAOMI ZEITLIN. Sat.,May 19 at 7:30 PM. Naomi will sing works of artists such as Judy Garland,Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, and more. The Town of Oyster Bay Department of Community and Youth Services, co-sponsoring with the library, presents this concert as part of CAPA’s Distinguished Artists Concert Series 2017-2018. No tickets required. First come, first served seating.

EARLY SUMMER CONCERTYOU’VE GOT FRIENDS: A TRIBUTE TO JAMES TAYLOR AND CAROLE KING. Sat., June 2 at 7:30 PM. Rick Laban and Cyndi Hazell will perform the hits of two of the most adored song writers of a generation. Tickets for SSD residents available Sat., May 5; all others one week later if available.*

LECTURES AND CLASSESMANIFEST DESTINY AND THE MEANING OF AMERICA. Thurs., Mar. 1 at 2 PM. Americans have believed that we are an exceptional people. Dr. David Sprintzen, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at LIU, will discuss our belief system, its origins, how it has operated to guide our history and its Implications for us as a nation.

LET’S CHAT. Fridays, Mar. 2, Apr. 6, and May 4. 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Senior peer group discussion for facing some of the challenges of growing older. Led by Joyce Tobkes, M.A. No registration required.

GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK -PART 3. Fri., Mar. 2 at 2 PM. Part 3 of Richard Knox’s series will focus on the songs composed and recorded from 1935-1939, including such great numbers as Jerome Kern’s The Way You Look Tonight, Irving Berlin’s Cheek to Cheek and more.

LONG ISLAND COALITION AGAINST BULLYING. Tues., Mar. 6 at 7 PM. LICAB will present training for community members-parents, teens and children, with a discussion and Q & A. Hosted by Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan.

CURRENT TOPICS WITH PROFESSOR JAMES COLL. Thurs., Mar. 8 AND Thurs., Apr. 12 at 2 PM. Prof. Coll, an Adjunct Professor of American and Constitutional History at Nassau Community College and Hofstra University, and a NYPD detective wilt discuss topics from around the world, nationally and locally.ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP. Begins Fri., Mar. 9. 10:30 AM - 12 PM. See flyers for dates and times. Prof. Frank! Kessler teaches this for people for whom English is not a first language. Registration is required and begins Fri., Feb. 16 for SSD residents; all others one week later if available.

MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTHA HISTORY OF THE WOMEN’S MOVEMENT FROM CAVEWOMEN UNTIL TODAY. Fri.. Mar. 9 at 2 PM. Cavewomen spent their days taking care of babies while their menfolk were out hunting or waging war. The Jewish Bible, Christian Bible, Koran and other ancient holy books adopted this view of women until the mid- 1800s when the Modern Women’s Movement emerged. Join Dr. Ron Brown in exploring this chapter in history.

AN AFTERNOON AT THE BARNES MUSEUM.Thurs., Mar. 15 at 2 PM. In this presentation Louise Cello Caruso will show select works of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern works at the Barnes Museum.ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING UPDATE.Wed., Mar. 21 at 7 PM. Ann-Margaret Carrozza, Chair of the LI Alzheimer’s Foundation’s Legal Advisory Board, Former NYS Assemblywoman, TV Legal Contributor, and author shares tips on how to minimize your estate taxes, protect your home and loved ones, preserve your assets and much more.

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ROBERT MOSES: VILLIAN OR SAVIOR? Thurs., Mar. 22 at 2 PM. Probably no other man in the history of New York State has changed the physical and social landscape like Robert Moses. Professors Howard Ehrlich and Harvey Sackowitz from St. John's University will explore how he was able to accomplish his master plan.

MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

ROOTS OF THE DINNER PARTY WITH PROFESSOR MARY VAHEY. Fri., Mar. 23 at 2 PM. Since the 1970s, Judy Chicago has been a pioneer in the development of feminism. Her most influential and known work is the sweeping installation The Dinner Party, celebrating women's achievements in Western culture.

FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES FOR THE EARLY SPRING GARDEN. Thurs., Mar. 29 at 2 PM. Horticulturalist Paul Levine will give a lecture on flowers and vegetables for your outdoor early spring garden.

RITA HAYWORTH’S 100TH BIRTHDAY FILM SERIES. Thursdays, Apr. 5, May 17 and June 7 at 2 PM. Film historian Philip Harwood looks back at the career of Rita Hayworth in what would have been her centennial year. {Blood & Sand - Apr. 5; Cover Girl - May 17; Gilda - June 7) Film is shown with a brief discussion.

THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE. Fri., Apr. 6 at 2 PM. Long Island author and photographer John P. Cardone will get you thinking about how nature can help you feel better physically and mentally. He presents information on how spending time with nature can influence your health and well-being.

GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK - PART 4. Fri., Apr. 13 at 2 PM. Part 4 of Richard Knox's series will focus on songs composed and recorded during the 1940s, including such great numbers as Jule Styne's It's Magic, Richard Rodger's If I Loved You, Harold Aden’s That Old Black Magic and many more.

In Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Assassination: LOCAL HISTORY: THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN SYOSSET: Thurs., April 19 at 2 PM. 1968—a bloody year in America: the Vietnam War was raging, protests in the streets, the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy. Beneath this the Civil Rights movement was accelerating the pace of change in the United States. Join us for a look at our community during this volatile and significant time.

HOME IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR TOBAY SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED. Fri., Apr. 20. 10:30-11:30 AM. The lecture provides information to residents of TOBAY who are senior citizens and the physically challenged about how to make essential home improvements by providing interest free loans. This program is administered by the Town's Department of Intergovernmental Affairs and is made possible by a federal Community Develop­ment Block Grant.

PLANNING TO SELL YOUR HOME. Fri., Apr. 20 at 2 PM. Denise Langweber, Esq., Associate of Denise R. Langweber, LLP & Member of the Nassau

County Bar Association Speaker's Bureau will be providing you with information on how to prepare to sell your home. This program is presented in cooperation with the Nassau County Bar Association as a public service.

THE LOST ELEGANCE OF THE GREAT GATSBY ESTATES. Thurs., Apr. 26 at 2 PM. Orin Finkle, house historian, who has written over 150 published articles devoted to mansions, gardens, owners and architects during the “Gatsby Era", will speak and show rare photos of several prominent Gatsby estates and their wealthy society owners.

THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW: A CAVALCADE OF COMEDY. Thurs., May 3 at 2 PM. Ira Epstein will cover the 23 years of the Ed Sullivan Show which featured America's premiere comedy legends performing their acts for millions of Americans every week.

NAME THAT OPERA: FROM THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR TO THE WWE. Fri.. May 4 at 2 PM.Tanisha Mitchell, opera singer and librarian at the Metropolitan Opera and Freeport libraries, will discuss how opera is used in popular culture, specifically movies and commercials. We will see opera clips from movies including The Shawshank Redemption, Carmen Jones, Fatai Attraction and more.

RUNNING AGAINST THE MACHINE WITH PROFESSOR JAMES COLL. Thurs., May 10 at 2 PM. Want answers to questions you have about our electoral process? Run for office! Prof. Coll, an Adjunct Professor of American and Constitutional History at Nassau Community College and Hofstra University, a NYPD detective and recent candidate for the Nassau Legislature and Christopher Paolillo, Campaign Manager, will provide non-partisan analysis of the county's only Republican primary this year.

HEALTH PROGRAM: HERBAL SUPPLE­MENTS WITH DR. HUY HOANG: Fri., May 18 at 11 AM. Dr. Hoang will talk about common herbal supplements available over the counter and cover the benefits and side effects of many herbal supplements including Ginkgo Biloba, Black Cohost, St. John's Wort, Giseng and Fish Oil. Dr. Hoang is currently practicing primary care at NHPP Medicine at Woodbury.

GOLDIE HAWN WITH SAL ST. GEORGE. Fri.. May 18 at 2 PM. When America was introduced to Goldie Hawn on Laugh In, it was love at first sight. Within two years she headlined in a Steven Spielberg film, won an Academy Award for Cactus Flower and formed her own production company. Sal St. George will explore the life and career of one of America’s most beloved motion picture stars.

CURRENT EVENTS IN PERSPECTIVE. Thurs., May 24 at 2 PM. Michael D'Innocenzo, Hofstra University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History and Advisory Board Member, Hofstra Center for Civic Engagement, discusses many newsworthy issues in this ongoing series.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION-ADVANCED. Fri., May 25, June 1, June 8. 10:30 AM - 12 PM. This class is for the more advanced English speaker and reader. The program will be led by Professor Frank! Kessler. Registration begins Fri., May 4 for SSD residents: all others one week later if space available. LIMITED SPACE. ENGLISH READING PROFICIENCY IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER.

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THE JAZZ AGE WITH DR. CHARLES A. RILEY II.Thurs., May 31 at 2 PM. Among many art, music and literature lovers, the expatriate community in France during the Jazz Age represents history’s most remarkable convergence of talent in one place and period. Dr. Riley, Director of the Nassau County Museum of Art, reveals some of its secrets in this multimedia celebration of wild times and masterpieces.

EXERCISEPlease see flyer, Exercise Classes at the

Syosset Public Library, for dates of classes. There are no refunds after the first week of classes. Pay online with credit card or by

check made payable to Syosset Public Library. Checks can be mailed to the library,

Attn. Alisa Fogel.DANCERSIZE with Carol Rodriguez. This class combines aerobic exercise with dance movements. You must wear smooth-soled sneakers. Begins Mon., Mar. 12. 9:15-10:15 AM. 9 classes. Fee: $54. Registration begins Mon., Feb. 19 for SSD residents; all others one week later if available.*

YOGA IS FOR YOU with Sharon Starr. This class is Iyengar yoga. Bring a yoga sticky mat, strap, blanket, and yoga blocks. Begins Tues., Mar. 13. 10:15-11:30 AM. 8 classes. Fee: $48. Registration begins Tues., Feb. 20 for SSD residents; ail others one week later if available.*

YOGA FOR RELAXATION with Laurie Ahleman.Learn basic yoga postures and relaxation techniques. Begins Tues., Mar. 20. 6:15-7:15 PM. 7 classes. Fee: $42. Registration begins Tues., Feb. 27 for SSD residents: all others one week later if available.*

SIMPLY FIT with Marilyn Bunger. This class is for the older adult and combines the basics of Simply Stronger and Simply Stretch. Bring light hand weights to the class. Begins Wed., Mar. 21. 1:30-2:30 PM. 9 classes. Fee: $54. Registration begins Wed., Feb. 28 for SSD residents: all others one week later if available.*

DRIVER SAFETY CLASSESAARP SMART DRIVER CLASS, for points and insurance reduction, is held approximately once/month. The fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members, payable by check only, to AARP. Registration for non SSD residents will be accepted one week before the class. Registration must be done in person along with payment at the Information Desk and is ongoing for any open class. For dates please call 921 -7161 ext. 210 during library hours or view online at www.svossetlibrarv.ora.

ONLINE CLASSES. A list of classes that can be taken online is available at httDs://dmv.nv.aov/Din)/online.

------------------i .?y.9.??RT i-----------------The Glass Castle (2Q-i7) Fri., Mar. 16 2 PM PG-13 127 min.(Book-to-film discussion with a Readers’ Service Librarian]Blood and Sand {^9A^) Thurs, Apr. 5 2 PM NR 125 min.In Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 's Assassination:Selma (2015) Fri., April 27 2 PM PG-13 127 min.Murder on the Orient Express (2017) Fri., May 11 [Book-to-film discussion with a Readers’ Service Librarian]

2 PM PG-13 114 min.

Cover G/r/(1944) Thurs., May 17 2 PM NR 107 min.Dunkirk (20^7) Fri., May 25 2 PM PG-13 105 min.

ALL MOVIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO DISTRIBUTION DATE CHANGES.

All movies are open seating - first come, first served. Free. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

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March Julianna Kirk Abstract CollagesApril John Cardone PhotographyMay Helene Kusnitz Fiber ArtOngoing Don Sadowsky Architectural Models

^IMPORTANT NOTEPhotographs and videos taken during library programs may be used for library publicity.

All registrations and/or ticket dates are for Syosset School district residents. Others may register or obtain tickets one week later if openings or tickets are still available.

All programs are free unless otherwise indicated.REMINDER

Children under 12 may NOT BE LEFT unattended in the library. A parent or guardian must remain in the building even if a child is attending a program.

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AT YOUR LIBRARYBUSINESS & CAREERS: The library’s Business & Careers collection contains over 1,000 print and e-books on job searching and careers, business management, and accounting and entrepreneurship, as well as a broad selection of business magazines that you can read in the library or access on your tablet or mobile device. Business related databases available in the library or remotely include Gale Business Insights: Essentials, Hoovers, Lynda.com, and Reference USA. The library has scanning and faxing capabilities, computers and printers for your use. Visit us on the 3rd floor where knowledgeable and friendly librarians can guide you in your information search.

NATURAL MEDICfNES: If you are interested in Herbal Supplements and Natural Medicine, attend our Health Reference Program on Herbal Supplements on Friday, May 18 at 11 AM. You might also be interested in the database Natural Medicines which is the most authoritative resource available on dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary alternative and integrative therapies. You can check interactions, adverse effects, impact on pregnancy and lactation and more. This database can be found on the Research web page under Articles & Databases: Health/Medicine.

THE SYOSSET PUBLIC LIBRARY NEVER SLEEPS

You can communicate with us 24/7 via email. General questions:

SDireference @ svossetlibrarv.ora. Health questions and

Health Reference Librarian: splhealth@svossetlibrarv.org.

Business Librarian: SDlbusiness@svossetlibrarv.orQ.

We promise to respond within 24 hours.

COMPUTER QUESTIONS? The library offers basic one-on-one computer classes as well as on the spot assistance in application software and social networking. For more complex questions Lynda.com is available 24/7 from your home via your computer or mobile device, Lynda.com offers over 200,000 instructional videos covering over 5,900 online courses on business and general educational related videos, ranging from the most basic to very advanced. You can earn Certificates of Completion for every course you finish. So, if your iPad or Facebook has you stumped librarians are available to assist you. At other times or for more technical questions, Lynda.com can be accessed from the library’s Research web page; scroll down in the Articles & Databases section to Lynda.com. One-on-one classes and Lynda.com are available to Syosset Public Library cardholders only. For more information or to schedule a class, call the Reference Department at ext. 217 or email to splreference@svossetlibran/.orQ

MUSIC AND MEMORY^'^-GIving the Gift of Music: If a loved one is living at home with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, and is a Syosset School District resident, you may benefit from this new, personalized music therapy service offered through the library. Call Ralph Guiteau at ext. 246 or email rguiteau@syossetlibrarv.org for more information.

CREATION STATION - YOUR MAKERSPACE @ THE LIBRARY: Visit Creation Station on the 3rd floor of the library - featuring 3D printers (Makerbot Replicators, 5th generation) and offering space, equipment and a variety of technologies for creators to collaborate and design.

Enter the LIBRARIES ROCK! BOOKMARK CONTEST for Grades K - 12

Sponsored by the Friends of the LibraryFor more information and to obtain an entry form

go to the Children’s Room, TeenSpace or www.syossetlibran/.org/friends.

----------------------------- “BE A FRIEND”------------------------------Friends of the Syosset Public Library is a not-for-profit volunteer group dedicated to furthering community awareness of the functions, resources, services, and needs of the library.

Support the Friends and help us continue to provide gifts and services to the Library

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TEEN PROGRAMSAll programs are free unless otherwise Indicated.

Enter the LIBRARIES ROCK! BOOKMARK CONTEST for Grades K - 12 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

For more information and to obtain an entry form go to the Children’s Room, TeenSpace or www.svossetlibrarv.QrQ/friends.

CHESS WORKSHOP FOR TEENS. With Bob Sostack. Saturdays, March 3,10,17, and April 7. From 1-2 PM. Four weeks of chess instruction and games. Registration for SSD residents begins Mon., Feb. 19.* * COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING with Randy Levin. Learn the top ten mistakes students make on their college application essays. Mon., March 5. 7-8 PM. Registration for SSD residents begins Mon., Feb. 19.*AP EXAM WORKSHOP FOR TEENS with C2 Education. Sat., March 10.11 AM-12 PM. Knowing the content on your AP Exam is half the battle! In this informational AP Exam Workshop, C2 Education will reveal tips and tricks to AP success. When registering, be sure to provide the AP exams you are scheduled to take. Registration for SSD residents begins Mon., Feb. 19.*COLLEGE ADMISSIONS: YOUR ROADMAP TO SUCCESS. With Michael Binder. Mon., March 12. 6:45-8:30 PM. Learn the steps that 10th and 11th grade students and parents must take now for admissions success. Registration for SSD residents begins Mon., Feb. 19.*

TEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THESE PROGRAMS:• BOOK BUDDIES - Read to younger children aged 3'/2 - grade 1. Mon., March 19. 7 - 7:45 PM. Registra­

tion begins Mon., Feb. 19 for SSD residents.*• CODE-A-PILLAR MAKER BUDDIES - Fri. Apr. 6. 11 AM-12 PM. Help kids grades K-3 program this fun

STEM toy through an obstacle course that they design! Registration begins Mon., March 5 for SSD residents.*

• SPRING CRAFT - Help kids grades K-2 create a fun spring craft! Mon., April 23. 7 - 7:45 PM. Registration begins Mon., March 19 for SSD residents.*

• GAME NIGHT - Kids grades K-5 will bring their favorite games to the library and play them with teens. Mon., May 14. 7 - 7:45 PM. Registration begins Mon., April 23 for SSD residents *

APRIL FOOLS’ FAKE HAMBURGER AND FRIES with the Baking Coach. Mon., March 26.7-8 PM. Make two burgers with a side of cookie french fries using buttercream icing, candy and sprinkles. Take it home wrapped in cellophane and ready to give to that special someone. Registration for SSD residents begins Mon., Feb. 26.’NEW! TEEN VOLUNTEER CLUB: ICE CREAM SOCIAL. Mon. April 9. 7 PM. Learn about the library’s new Teen Volunteer Club and get involved @ your library for community service. Ice cream will be served. Registration begins Mon., March 12 for SSD residents.’CODING FOR TWEENS. Wednesdays: April 11, 18, 25. 6:30-8 PM. Grades 5 and up. Limited registration begins Weds. March 28.* This introductory course to Python programming will help you understand the basics of coding. With a focus on project-based learning, students will learn coding concepts and build programs and games that will both spark their creativity and develop their technological abilities.SAT OR ACT PRACTICE TEST presented by Chyten. Exam on Sun., April 15.12:30 - 4 PM. Choose which full-length practice exam you want to take. Score reports will be emailed. Registration begins Mon., March 12 for SSD residents.*REST AND RELAX BATH BOMBS with Green Earth Crafts. Mon., April 16. 7-8 PM. This is the perfect class for R&R. Everyone will take home a tray filled with bath bombs that they will create with a recipe so you can re-use the tray. There will also be fabulous coloring sheets and pencils. Registration for SSD residents begins Mon., March. 19.*ESCAPE THE ROOM: HARRY POTTER HORCRUX HUNT. Mon., April 30. 7-8 PM. Work together to beat the clock and find the 7 Horcruxes! Registration begins Mon., March 26 for SSD residents.*TEEN VOLUNTEER CLUB. Mon., May 7. 7-8 PM. Get involved @ your library for community service and snacksi Registration begins Mon., April 9 for SSD residents.MOTHER’S DAY MAKER CRAFTS. Wed., May 9. 3:30-4:45 PM. Make crafts and cards for Mother’s Day using the MakerBot 3D printers and the Cricut Explore in Creation Station. Limited registration begins Mon., April 9. Non-residents can register one week before, space permitting.TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM - Look for information about the Syosset Public Library Teen Summer Reading Program in May.NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, teen program registration can be done using Online Program Registration, in person at TeenSpace or the Reference Desk, by phone (ext. 242), or email at splteens@svossetlibrarv.org.

GOT HOMEWORK?? NEED HELP FROM AN EXPERT TUTOR??MATH, SCIENCE, ENGLISH, SOCIAL STUDIES and COLLEGE INTRO.

*Now serving all ages from Kindergarten to Adult Learners*Try Live Homework Help, offered by the Syosset Public Library. It’s easy. AT HOME OR IN THE LIBRARY. Go to our website vmw.svossetlibrarv.orgAeens and click on Live Homework Help.1. Enter your library card number.2. Enter your grade level and subject3. Connect to a QUALIFIED tutor

A tutor Is available from 2 PM to 10 PM, 7 davs a weeki!!

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Enter theLIBRARIES ROCK! BOOKMARK CONTEST

for Grades K- 12

Sponsored by the Friends of the LibraryFor more information and to obtain an entry form go to the Children’s Room,

TeenSpace or www.svossetlibrarv.org/friends.

------------------------------------------------------------MARCH-------------------------------------------------------------CHESS WORKSHOP. Saturdays: Mar. 3,10,17. April 7.14.10-11 AM QR11:15 AM-12:15 PM. Grades 2-5. Limited registration begins Feb. 12.* Join a Long Island Chess Nuts instructor for five weeks of chess instruction and games.

BEDTIME STORIES. Mon., Mar. 5. 7-7:30 PM. Ages 3'/z-5 year-olds. Limited registration begins Feb. 13.* Wind down your day with bedtime stories and songs at the library.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME. (S’/z-S year-olds: born between Dec. 2, 2012 and Aug. 31, 2014). Begins Tues., Mar. 6. 5 sessions. 2:15 PM. Limited registration begins Feb. 19.’ Children will enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays. Please note this is a separation program; parents are asked to remain in the Children’s Room while the children are in storytime.

BABY & ME with PlayHooray! (newborn-18 months with an adult: bom on or after Sep. 1, 2016). Wednesdays. Series 1: Mar. 7, 14, 21. Series 2: Apr. 11, 18, 25. 9:30-10:15 AM. Limited registration for Series 1 OR Series 2 begins Feb. 15. Patrons who are registered for Series 1 may register for Series 2 beginning Mar. 28, if space is

available. Non-residents may register for Series 1 beginning Feb. 22 and Series 2 beginning Apr. 4, if space is available. Sing and play with your baby! No siblings, please.

FAMILY LEGO. Wed., Mar. 7. 6-7:30 PM. For families with children ages 4 years through 5th Grade. Limited registration begins Feb. 16.* Join us for some brickmaking fun!

TODDLER PLAYTIME. (18-30-month-olds with an adult born between: Sep. 1, 2015 and Aug. 31, 2016). Begins Thurs., Mar. 8. 6 sessions. 9:30-10:30 AM. Limited registration begins Feb. 20.* Play with your toddler and meet other families with young children. The program ends with a short circle time with stories and fingerplays. No siblings, please.

KIDS’ BOOK CLUB. Fridays: Mar. 9,16. 4-4:45 PM. Grades 1-2. Limited registration begins Feb. 23.* Join us as we discuss a different book each week and make a fun craft!

STORYTIME FOR TOTS. (21^-3Vi-year-olds with an adult: born between Sep. 1,2014 and Aug. 31, 2015). Begins Tues., Mar. 13. 6 sessions. 10:30 - 11AM. Limited registration begins Feb. 19.* You and your child enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays. No siblings, please.

TOT’S NIGHT OUT. (18-month-olds to 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten) with an adult). Wed., Mar. 14. 7-8 PM. Limited registration begins Feb. 28 * Enjoy an evening of crafts, movement activities and songs with your child. No siblings, please.

BOOK BUDDIES. Mon., Mar. 19. 7-7:45 PM. Ages SVz years-Grade 1. Limited registration begins Mar. 5.* Teen volunteers will read to you in the library.

BUNNIES, BUNNIES, BUNNIES. Wed., Mar. 21. Ages to 5 years with a caregiver (no siblings, please): 4-4:45 PM. Grades 1-5: 5-5:45 PM. Limited registration begins Mar. 7.* Celebrate the beginning of spring at its best with baby bunnies. We’ll learn how bunnies are born and then we'll hold them and watch them eat and play!

KIDNASTICS. 12 months to 4 years with a caregiver. Sat., Mar. 24. 10-10:45 AM OR 11-11:45 AM. Limited registration begins Mar. 8.*

A developmental exercise program for children. Enjoy musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables and other fine and gross motor skill activities. No siblings, please.

GAME DEVELOPMENT FOR KIDS. Wed., Mar. 28. 7-8 PM. Grades 3-5. Limited registration begins Mar. 14.* Learn how to create a hide and seek game and a ping pong launching game with Dash and his faithful buddy Dot. Kids will learn how to program Dash and learn about game creation.

PreK SATURDAY. Sat., Mar. 31. 10-10:30 AM. Ages 31^-5 year-olds. Limited registration begins Mar. 15.* Join us for a Saturday storytime - children will enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays.

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VACATION SPECIALSCHILDREN’S MOVIE. The LEGO Batman Movie. Mon., Apr. 2. 2:30 PM. Rated: PG. Runtime: 104 minutes. Children under 8 to be accompanied by an adult. Open seating - first come, first served.

Free.EDIBLE COOKIE DOUGH CONES. Tues., Apr. 3. 2 PM. Grades 3-5. Umited registration begins Mar. 20.* Why wait on line in NYC to try edible cookie dough when you can learn how to make it from scratch? Enjoy with toppings such as sprinkles, Heath bars, M&M’s, and more. Please note this program may contain food allergens — please let us know if your child has any food allergies.

LIVING WITH WILDLIFE. Wed., Apr. 4. 2:30 PM. Grades K-5. Limited registration begins Mar. 21 .* In this program you will meet some of the reptiles, mammals & birds that call Long Island home. Learn about their unique adaptations and explore their role in our local ecosystem.CODE-A-PILLAR MAKER BUDDIES. Fri., Apr. 6. 11 AM. Grades K-3. Limited registration begins Mar. 22.* Teen volunteers will help you program this fun STEM toy through an obstacle course that you design!

CODING FOR TWEENS. Wednesdays: Apr. 11, 18, 25. 6:30-8 PM. Grades 5 and up. Limited registration begins Mar. 28.* This introductory course to Python programming will help your child understand the basics of coding. With a focus on project-based learning, students will learn coding concepts and build programs and games that will both spark their creativity and develop their technological abilities.BEDTIME STORIES. Thurs., Apr. 12. 7-7:30 PM. Ages S'/k-S year-olds. Limited registration begins Mar. 29.* Wind down your day with bedtime stories and songs at the library.In Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 's Assassination:MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. FACT-FINDERS. Mon., Apr. 16. 7-7:45 PM. Grades 3-5. Limited registration begins Mar. 26.* Be a fact-finder and discover what made Martin Luther King, Jr. a leader. Work in teams using picture book biographies to find as many facts as you can.HARRY POTTER STEAM TRAIN. Fri., Apr. 20. 4-4:45 PM. Grades 1-3. Limited registration begins Mar. 27.* Hop aboard the Hogwarls Express for an easy “magical" science experiment worthy of any potions master! Snacks will follow and costumes welcome.

SPRING CRAFT. Mon., Apr. 23. 7-7:45 PM. Grades K-2. Limited registration begins Apr. 5.* Make a special spring-themed craft with teen volunteers!

PLAYHOORAY KIDS. (6 months to 5 years with caregiver). Sat., Apr. 28. 10-10:45 AM OR 11-11:45 AM. Limited registration begins Apr. 9.* Get ready to sing, dance and play! No siblings, please.

----------------------------------------------------------------MAY----------------------------------------------------------------FAMILY MAKER FUN. Wed., May 2. 6-7:30 PM. Grades K-3. Umited registration begins Apr. 18.* You and your family will build, create, and explore when you use our K’nex, Bionic Blox, Legos and more!PreK SATURDAY. Sat., May 5.10-10:30 AM. Ages 3V&-5 year-olds. Limited registration begins Apr. 19.* Join us for a Saturday storytime - children will enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays.TOT’S NIGHT OUT. (18-month-olds to 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten) with an adult). Wed., May 9. 7-8 PM. Limited registration begins Apr. 25.* Enjoy an evening of crafts, movement activities and songs with your child. No siblings, please.MOTHER’S DAY CANVAS CREATIONS. Fri., May 11. 4-5 PM. Grades 1-5. Limited registration begins Apr. 26.* Come and decorate your very own one of a kind 8x10 canvas for your mom for Mother's Day!

GAME NIGHT. Mon., May 14. 7-8 PM. Grades K-5. Limited registration begins Apr. 30.* Bring your favorite games to the library and play them with teen volunteers.MOMMY & ME YOGA. Wed., May 16. 10-10:45 AM. Ages 2-4 years with caregiver. Limited registration begins May 1 .* Explore breath and movement with your toddler through games and yoga poses. Adults and children will work together and individually to introduce young children to yoga. No siblings, please.

BEDTIME STORIES. Wed., May 16. 7-7:30 PM. Ages 3y2-5 year-olds. Limited registration begins Apr. 24.* Wind down your day with bedtime stories and songs at the library.STOMP IT UP. Sat., May 19. 11-11:45 AM. Newborn to 6 years with a caregiver. Limited registration begins

May 2.* Children and parents are invited to join singer and entertainer Darlene Graham in this musical adventure where children dance around the room, play along with their favorite musical stories, sing songs, play instruments and catch musical bubbles.PRESCHOOL STORY-POP. Tues., May 22. 4-4:30 PM. Ages 3% to 5 years. Limited registration begins May 8.* Are your little ones into Pokemon? Do they dream of superheroes and Jedi? Stop in for this storytime program that will delight young fans. Costumes encouraged.

*Registration dates are for SSD residents; nonresidents: one week later.Registration is oniine, in-person or by telephone; use child's own SPL card to register for programs. Photographs and videos taken during library programs may be used for library publicity.Programs are free and may be canceled because of inadequate registration.All children under 12 must have a parent/guardian in the building at all times.

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