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April, May & June 2017 Art Fair Art Fair in the Alley in the Alley Saturday, May 13 from 11 am-5 pm Check out what your creative neighbors have been making at the SBAA Annual Art Fair – just in time for Mother’s Day! Free hands-on, make-and-take activities and art projects for the children. (Rain date: May 27) A WORD FROM THE CANDIDATE: LISA CASELLES SPECIAL NEEDS FAIR Saturday, April 29 from 2-5 pm ALL AGES! Connect with local organizations that provide services for special needs children, teens and adults. Join Turtle Dance Music at 3 pm for a sensory-friendly interactive show. Crafts and Child ID Kits will also be available. BUDGET VOTE & TRUSTEE ELECTION Tuesday, April 4 Stop by from 9:30 am-8 pm to cast your paper ballot. This year the Library Board is proposing a 0.75 % increase. Budget information can be found on the back page. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING: Tuesday, March 28 at 6 pm I’ve been a resident of the Patchogue-Medford Community for over 25 years. I belong to many local service and social organizations. I am the current President-Elect of the Pilot Club of Patchogue, a service organization that strives to help those in our community who have suffered from a brain injury. We also work on educating community members on ways they can keep their brains healthy and active. I serve as the Treasurer of the PTSA at Patchogue-Medford High School. I am the President of FAME, which is a district-wide music and art organization that helps promote art and music opportunities for all our students. I am past Commodore for the Suffolk Boat Club. I am a member of the Patchogue Chamber of Commerce. I hold a Master’s Degree in early education for both special needs students and typically developing students. I hold an Advanced Master’s Degree from Stony Brook University on Educational Leadership. I am currently the director of a preschool that serves special needs and typically developing students. I have implemented many literacy programs in schools and have used public libraries as a tremendous resource throughout my career. Personally, I have benetted from many libraries. My rst job was in Technical Services in a public library and I remained there for many years. When I went away to college, I worked in the college library. I have always loved all the things that libraries have to offer -- not only reading materials, but they are also places where community members can come together, learn from each other and help each other. h 4.04.17 4 04.17 V V V V V V V V VO O O O O OT T T T TE E E E E E E E TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS! Saturday, June 24 from 1:30-3:30 pm, Monday, June 26 from 6-8 pm or Tuesday, June 27 from 11 am-1 pm For grades K-12. Join us for a chance to dance, sing or tell jokes on our PML stage at Alive After Five on August 3 at 6 pm. No pre-registration required - rst come, rst served! Please be prepared with your music choice on CD or ash drive (karaoke version for singers). GENEALOGY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Uncover your roots in this interactive, enlightening and fun afternoon with hands-on activities for the whole family. DNA Q&As Family tree & coat-of-arms crafts Tips on saving family photos and & memorabilia Family photo ops Saturday, May 6 from 1-4:30 pm family family history history day & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & & Bring out your inner ower child as Patchogue Arts Council hosts a street festival celebrating the 50 th anniversary of the famous Summer of Love, when young people from around the country descended on San Francisco and created a new cultural movement. Art, music, poetry and activities will all have a decidedly 60s air. To be held on Terry Street and the rear of the Library. Free family activities provided by the Library. Sunday, June 4 from 12-6 pm fe of o the peo eopl pl on o San mov move wil wi l a on on T T Fre ee fa April: ASCENSION PREVIEW by Individuals with Autism And Other Developmental Disabilities from Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) Artists’ Reception on April 5 from 11 am-1 pm. May: GRAPHICAL JAZZ by Robert Ornstein June: A LENS ON THE LATER 60s by Rowlan Scherman, Grammy Award winning photographer. Presented by the Patchogue Arts Council. A il Gallery Exhibits IN OUR LOWER LOBBY May 10 from 7-9 pm AUTHOR EVENT: CAMILLE PERRI Author of The Assistants “Five pages into reading The Assistants, you know Perri has a hit on her hands... Nine to Five meets Thelma and Louise...” - New York Times Book Review “Anyone who’s ever struggled to pay down a student loan and make the rent on that rat-infested apartment will savor this wry, keenly observed debut.” -People Magazine Q & A follows discussion. Sale/Signing. Register at the Patchogue Theatre Box Ofce at boxof[email protected] or call 631-207-1313. Don’t miss this one! Join in on one of our discussions before the event. See the FILMS & BOOKS section inside. Assistants usic ve o Special thanks to Long Island Trophies and Awards of Medford Board of Trustees Harold Trabold, President Lisa Caselles Elizabeth Kennedy Tiffany Rivera Eleanor Ryder Danielle Paisley, Director ****ECRWSS**** RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD LIBRARY DISTRICT Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Patchogue, NY 11772 Permit No. 186 Main Library Hours Monday-Friday 9:30 am-9 pm Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pm Sunday (October-May) 1-5 pm Carnegie Library Hours Monday-Friday 2:30-8:30 pm Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pm | Sunday (October-May) 1-5 pm PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD LIBRARY 54-60 East Main Street | Patchogue, NY 11772 (631) 654-4700 | www.pmlib.org CARNEGIE LIBRARY 160 West Main Street Patchogue, NY 11772 | (631) 438-3290 DON’T MISS OUR BOOK SALES! April 1 & May 13 from 10 am-3 pm

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April, May & June 2017

Art Fair Art Fair in the Alleyin the Alley

Saturday, May 13 from 11 am-5 pmCheck out what your creative neighbors have been making at the SBAA Annual Art Fair – just in time for Mother’s Day!

Free hands-on, make-and-take activities and art projects for the

children. (Rain date: May 27)

A WORD FROM THE CANDIDATE: LISA CASELLES

SPECIAL NEEDS FAIRSaturday, April 29 from 2-5 pm

ALL AGES! Connect with local organizations that provide services for special needs children, teens and adults. Join Turtle Dance Music at 3 pm for a sensory-friendly interactive show. Crafts and Child ID Kits will also be available.

BUDGET VOTE & TRUSTEE ELECTION

Tuesday, April 4Stop by from

9:30 am-8 pm to cast your paper ballot.

This year the Library Board is proposing a 0.75 % increase.

Budget information can be found on the back page.

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING: Tuesday, March 28 at 6 pm

I’ve been a resident of the Patchogue-Medford Community for over 25 years. I belong to many local service and social organizations. I am the current President-Elect of the Pilot Club of Patchogue, a service organization that strives to help those in our community who have suffered from a brain injury. We also work on educating community members on ways they can keep their brains healthy and active. I serve as the Treasurer of the PTSA at Patchogue-Medford High School. I am the President of FAME, which is a district-wide music and art organization that helps promote art and music opportunities for all our students. I am past Commodore for the Suffolk Boat Club. I am a member of the Patchogue Chamber of Commerce. I hold a Master’s Degree in early education for both special needs students and typically developing students.

I hold an Advanced Master’s Degree from Stony Brook University on Educational Leadership. I am currently the director of a preschool that serves special needs and typically developing students. I have implemented many literacy programs in schools and have used public libraries as a tremendous resource throughout my career. Personally, I have benefi tted from many libraries. My fi rst job was in Technical Services in a public library and I remained there for many years. When I went away to college, I worked in the college library. I have always loved all the things that libraries have to offer -- not only reading materials, but they are also places where community members can come together, learn from each other and help each other.

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Five on August 3 at 6 pm. No pre-registration required - fi rst come, fi rst served! Please be

prepared with your music choice on CD or fl ash drive (karaoke version for singers).

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by Robert Ornstein

June: A LENS ON THE LATER 60sby Rowlan Scherman,

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Gallery ExhibitsIN OUR LOWER LOBBY

May 10 from 7-9 pmAUTHOR EVENT: CAMILLE PERRIAuthor of The Assistants

“Five pages into reading The Assistants, you know Perri has a hit on her hands...Nine to Five meets Thelma and Louise...” - New York Times Book Review

“Anyone who’s ever struggled to pay down a student loan and make the rent on that rat-infested apartment will savor this wry, keenly observed debut.” -People Magazine

Q & A follows discussion. Sale/Signing.

Register at the Patchogue Theatre Box Offi ce at boxoffi [email protected] or call 631-207-1313. Don’t miss this one!

Join in on one of our discussions before the event. See the FILMS & BOOKS section inside.

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Board of TrusteesHarold Trabold, PresidentLisa Caselles Elizabeth Kennedy Tiffany Rivera Eleanor Ryder

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PAIDPatchogue, NY 11772

Permit No. 186

Main Library HoursMonday-Friday 9:30 am-9 pm

Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pmSunday (October-May) 1-5 pm

Carnegie Library HoursMonday-Friday 2:30-8:30 pm

Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pm | Sunday (October-May) 1-5 pm

PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD LIBRARY54-60 East Main Street | Patchogue, NY 11772(631) 654-4700 | www.pmlib.org

CARNEGIE LIBRARY160 West Main Street Patchogue, NY 11772 | (631) 438-3290

DON’T MISS OUR BOOK SALES!

April 1 & May 13from 10 am-3 pm

*MINDFULNESS FOR MENTAL HEALTHWednesdays, April 5, 19, May 10 & 31from 6-7 pm Learn to practice mindfulness to manage stress, anxiety and other symptoms.minmindfudfulnelnessss toto manmanageage st stresress, s, anxanxanxanxietietietiety ay ay ay ayy ndndndnd othothothotherererer symsymsymsymyy ptoptoptoptopp msms.ms.ms

Wednesday, April 5 from 7-8:30 pm Families are invited to take part in activities that will help with planning for emergencies. Resources and giveaways provided.

SENIOR BINGO Fridays, April 7, May 5 and June 2 from 10-11:30 am Join us for cookies, coffee and fun.

*OTAKUFESTSaturdays, April 8, May 13 & June 10 from 1-3 pm Anime club for adults – costumes welcome!

*HIICAPThursdays, April 13, May 11 & June 8 Meet individually with an RSVP Suffolk counselor about Medicare health insurance information. Call 631-654-4700 ext. 220 for an appointment.

*MAH JONG FOR BEGINNERS Thursdays, April 13, April 20 &April 27 from 6:30-8:30 pm

*OFF SITE EVENTTHE AMAZING OLIVEThursday, April 13 from 6:30-7:30 pmJoin proprietor Steve Munoz at his Patchogue location for an informative presentation about infused olive oils. and enjoy a selection of scrumptious samplings.

* FOR ADULTS

Fridays, April 14, 28, May 11, 26, June 9 & 23 from 6:30-8:30 pmNew and experienced players are invited to join Dungeon Master Harry in this role-playing game.

YOGA @ CARNEGIE WITH RACHEL Tuesdays, April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Thursdays, April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 & June 1 from 7-8 amNow twice a week! Bring your yoga mat and Rachel will guide you through relaxing and strengthening asanas in our peaceful, light-fi lled space. All levels welcome, no registration required.

*AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE Wednesdays & Thursdays, April 19, 20, May 10, 11, June 7 & 8 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm In-person registration for district residents begins April 4. $20 (check or money order) AARP members, $25- non-members, is due at registration.

*MEDITATION FOR DAILY LIVING Wednesday, April 19 from 7-8:30 pm John Bednarik, long time meditator and national speaker will explore the power of meditation to help us transform our lives.

*FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS SEMINAR Thursday, April 20 at 7 pm Purchasing a home may be the greatest single fi nancial transaction you will make in your lifetime. John Pabon from DMCC (Debt Management Credit Counseling Corp) will help you learn about the process and local grants to help purchase a home.

*BEE BUZZ! ON LONG ISLAND Thursday, April 20 from 7-8 pmJoin Veteran Beekeeper Laura Klahre as she discusses native bees and which gentle pollinators will be most advantageous for higher yields and larger, more well-rounded fruits and vegetables. Take home a bee house!

*DO THE WRITE THINGThursdays, April 27, May 4, 11 & 18 from 10 am-12 pm Creative writing group.

*SILENT LIBRARYFriday, April 28 from 6-7 pm Do you have what it takes to complete these silly challenges… without laughing? Be the team that makes the least noise to win!

INTERNATIONAL TABLETOP DAY Saturday, April 29 from 12-5 pm Drop in and join our board game extravaganza!

*TAI CHI WITH SHARONSundays, April 30 & May 21 from 2-3:30 pm No experience necessary. Participate in this 1 hour class and then stay for a half hour of guided relaxation.

*SENIOR FITNESSWednesdays, May 3, 10 & 17 from 2-3 pm This class is designed to increase fl exibility and upper body strength with a chair workout. Wear comfortable clothing.

*INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS Wednesday, May 3 at 7 pm Join Interior Designer Jacqui Palatnik and learn about the latest trends, including what’s hot in colors, furniture, kitchens and baths, as well as outdoor spaces. Discover ideas to help transform your space. Q & A.

*BUILDING A COMPUTER 101 Thursdays, May 4 & 25 from 7-8:30 pm Learn about the techniques, the supplies needed, how to shop for components and a demo on how to build a computer in this 2-session workshop.

*CAREER WORKSHOP: INTERVIEWINGThursday, May 4 from 7-8:30 pm Learn what to do before, during and after an interview, with career coach Karen McKenna.

*CHAIR YOGAThursdays, May 4, 11, 18 & 25 from 2-3 pm Learn gentle yoga stretches for balance, strength and fl exibility.

*RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS Wednesday, May 10 at 6:30 pm

*ELDERLAW: LEGAL ISSUES FOR SENIORSThursday, May 11 at 7 pmAttorney George Roach discusses wills, powers of attorney, Medicare, Medicaid and more.

*CREEPING INAPPROPRIATENESS AND THE BATTLE FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATIONThursday, May 18 from 7-8:30 pmJoin author Victor Principe and learn about the history of the NYC Landmarks Law of 1965 and how it has affected the preservation movement in the local area. Principe is the former president of the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society, the author of Bellport Village and Brookhaven Hamlet and Bellport Revisited and is currently a member of the Bellport Historic Preservation Commission. Sale/signing. Cosponsored by the Greater Patchogue Historical Society.

*CANASTAThursdays, May 18, 25 & June 1from 6:30-8:30 pm Popular in the fi fties, Canasta is the new trendy card game that is making a big surge.

*MINUTE TO WIN ITFriday, May 19 from 6-7 pmEver had a cookie race down your face? Or threaded penne pasta with a spaghetti noodle using just your mouth? Complete each challenge in less than a minute and win fame and fortune! (Actually, a small prize!).

JOB FAIRWednesday, May 31 from 10 am-1 pmBring your resume and dress for success. Presented by the Suffolk County Department of Labor One-Stop Employment Center.

*WEATHER AND FORECASTING WITH JOE CIOFFIWednesday, May 31 at 7 pm Meteorologist Joe Cioffi will discuss the past winter, what to expect in the hurricane season ahead and how forecasts are made. Cioffi is an Emmy award-winning meteorologist who has spent the last 30 years forecasting in the area. A Long Island resident, he has appeared on News 12 Long Island and WNBC, and can be seen on Verizon FIOS 1 and WPIX-TV Channel 11.

*COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Thursday, June 1 from 2-6:30 pmHelp save a life! Eligible donors must be between ages 16 (with parental permission) and 75, weigh a minimum of 110 lbs and bring a valid ID. Cosponsored by the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, The Rotary Club of Patchogue and the Pilot Club of Patchogue. Provider- Long Island Blood Services. Call 631-654-4700 ext. 220 for an appointment beginning May 1. Walk-ins welcome!

*COOKING DEMO: SIMPLY CREATIVE VEGETABLESWednesday, June 7 from 1:30-3 pm Join Chef Rob Scott and learn how to make Parmesan crusted Yukon gold potatoes and roasted plum tomatoes stuffed with Gorgonzola, garlic and herbs.

ORAL HISTORY PROJECT - SAVE & SHARE YOUR CARNEGIE MEMORIESRecord your personal recollections about our Library and its place in Patchogue history. Call Martha Mikkleson, 631-654-4700 ext. 256 for more information.

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ONGOING EVENTSGENEALOGY ONE-ON-ONE Call 654-4700 ext. 220 for an appointment.

COMPUTER BASICS ONE-ON-ONE Tuesdays at 1, 2 or 3 pm Call 631-654-4700 ext. 220 for an appointment.

SENIOR ADVOCATETuesday, May 9 from 2:30-4:30 pm

COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNSELING Call 631-654-4700 ext. 220 for an appointment.

CAREER COUNSELING Call 631-654-4700 ext. 220 for an appointment.

IMMIGRATION COUNSELING Call 631-654-4700 ext. 228 for an appointment.

SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP Wednesdays from 5-6 pm Call 631-654-4700 ext. 257.

CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH GROUP Thursdays from 7-8:30 pm Call 631-654-4700 ext. 234.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Meets the second Friday of each month at 11:30 am.

ADULT CLASSES & EVENTSRegistration is required for all classes marked with an asterisk (*). District residents may register in person, online or by telephone beginning April 1, unless otherwise noted. Out-of-district residents may register one week after.

*MARITIME HISTORY OF LONG ISLAND: STORIES OF TRAGEDIES AND RESCUES Wednesday, April 26 from 7-8:30 pm Learn about the maritime history of Long Island from early colonial days to modern times in this multimedia presentation by Eco-Photo Explorers Mike Salvarezza and Christopher Weaver, including the story of the Pelican, a fi shing boat lost off Montauk, tales of marine rescues, shipwrecks and a history of the Life Saving Services.

*BOOK DISCUSSION: DEAD WAKE: THE LAST CROSSING OF THE LUSITANIAThursday, April 27 at 7 pm Erik Larson’s story of the disaster at sea. Pick up your copy beginning April 1.

Honoring Author Erik Larson at LIU Post on April 23 at 2 pm.Long Island Reads is an Island-wide reading initiative intended to bring together readers from across Nassau and Suffolk Counties to discuss one book. Sponsored by the Nassau Library System and the Public Libraries of Suffolk County. This year’s selection is Erik Larson’s Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania.

Here are some of our great events to go along with this year’s selection:

Ask about our Seed Lending Library!

*HIKING ON LONG ISLAND Wednesday, June 7 at 7 pm With Tom Casey from the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference.

*COOKING DEMO: SPRING IS ON A ROLLThursday, June 8 from 6:30-8 pmJoin Chef Rob Scott and learn how to make Grilled Sweet Sausage & Caprese Relish, Baja Chicken & Slaw Sliders and Zucchini Tacos with Corn Salsa.

*BOARD GAME NIGHTFriday, June 16 from 6-7:30 pmCome play favorite classics, learn new games and make friends!

*GET GROWING- VEGETABLE GARDENINGThursday, June 22 at 7 pm Join Carolyn Zambraski and learn about soil and garden preparation, what to plant and when, so you can harvest veggies, herbs & some edible fl owers through the Fall.

FILMS & BOOKSAll books will be available one month before the scheduled discussion.

*PML SOCIETY SAYS!Saturdays, April 1, May 6 & June 3from 1:30-3 pm Discuss contemporarysocial issues in the context of short fi ction, short fi lms and one-act plays. Titles to be announced.

REEL WORLDSaturdays, April 8, May 13, 27, June 3, 10 & 24 from 3-5:30 pmSurprise yourself with a special fi lm each week. Enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks, for a better-than-genuine movie-going experience.

REEL WORLD: DIRECTOR’S CUT Saturdays, April 15, May 20 & June 17 from 1-5:30 pm Enjoy a full afternoon of special extended-version fi lms.

*OFF SITE EVENTNOVEL BREWS @ THE CHEESEPATCH WITH EMILYWednesday, April 19 at 7 pm-The Assistants by Camille PerriWednesday, May 14 at 7 pm-The Invisible Library by Genevieve CogmanWednesday, June 15 at 7 pm-I Let You Go by Claire Mackintosh.

*OFF SITE EVENTGRAPHIC NOVEL BREWS @ ROAST WITH MIKEWednesday, April 26 at 9 pm-Lady Killer, by Joelle Jones and Jamie S. RichWednesday, May 24 at 9 pm-A Silent Voice! by Yoshitoki Oima Wednesday, June 21 at 9 pm-The Fade Out, Vol.1 by Ed Brubaker.

*OFF SITE EVENTBOOK AND BAGELS: THE ASSISTANTS Saturday, May 6 from 10:30-11:30 amJoin us for bagels and a lively discussion of Camille Perri’s The Assistants, soon to be a major motion picture. Camille will be appearing at Library in the Lobby on May 10 and book group participants will have an opportunity to take a photo with her before the talk.

*BOOK DISCUSSION: DID YOU EVER HAVE A FAMILYThursday, June 8 at 7 pm Bill Cleggs’s novel about how a tragedy changes a woman’s life.

ARTS & CRAFTSAll materials & instruction provided.

*INTRO TO CRICUT AIRTuesday, April 4 from 12-1 pm or Wednesday, May 3 from 5-6 pm Learn how to use the library’s Cricut Explore Air to create and make projects of your own.

*CRAFT TIME WITH RINETTE Fridays, April 7, May 5 & June 2 from 5-7 pm Seasonal crafts – April: Decoupage charger May: Patriotic door ornament June: Welcome hanger

*D.I.Y. RUBBER STAMPSFriday, April 7 from 7-8:30 pm Create your own rubber stamps to make greeting cards, personal stationary and more!

*MAKE A SPRING WINDOW CLING WITH CRICUTSaturday, April 8 from 11-11:45 amor 12-12:45 pm Learn how to use Cricut Design Space to create to create window clings on your own.

*COLORING AND COFFEEThursday, April 13, May 11 &June 8 from 10 am-12 pm Each month will feature a different theme. April: Flowers, May: Star Wars and June: Extreme Coloring.

*ART WORKSHOP: STILL LIFE PAINTING: HYDRANGEASThursday, April 13 or Wednesday, May 24 from 7-8:30 pm No experience necessary. Artist Bonnie Schwartz will show you how to paint a lovely vase of hydrangeas.

*D.I.Y. WRECK THIS JOURNAL Saturday, April 15 from 3-4 pm Make your own custom journal to wreck or give to a friend. Wreck this Journal is a book; not the kind you read, though it is a participatory book. Its pages are fi lled with instructions on how to ruin the journal, and it is up to you on how to follow them. By the end of the journal, it will be ruined yet at the same time you’ll have a creation in your hands.

*ART WORKSHOP: ZENTANGLEWednesday, May 17 from 7-8:30 pm The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.

AFTERNOON MOVIES

ARRIVALWednesday, April 26 at 1 pm

LA LA LAND Wednesday,

May 24 at 1 pm

HIDDEN FIGURESWednesday, June 14 at 1 pm

MUSIC

*SING & STRUM VOCAL AND UKULELE JAMMondays, April 10, May 8 & June 12 from 7-8:30 pm Bring your voice and/or your uke and come on down! Don’t own a uke? Borrow one of ours! No experience required!

*GUITAR JAMMondays, April 17, May 15 & June 19 from 7-8:30 pm Grab your guitar and come on down! Learn from the master, Patchogue’s own, Joe Loschiavo. Beginner and experienced players welcome!!

*OPEN MIC AND KARAOKE FOR GROWN UPS Friday, May 5 from 6:30-8:15 pmStep up to the mic–with or without your uke or guitar–and sing your favorite tunes. ONLY adults 18 & up.

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MUSIC ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON: LITTLE WILSON DUOApril 2 at 2:30 pm Enjoy authentic versions of classic R&B songs.

*HOTTER THAN A PEPPER SPROUT- AMERICA’S MUSICMay 7 at 2:30 pm Nina Et cetera performs traditional American music ranging from jazz, blues, gospel,folk, rock and roll and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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*BUS TRIPS:MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY/PLANETARIUMSaturday, May 6 Tickets priced at $51.50 per ticket, CASH and/or CHECK ONLY (limit 4) includes admission to the Butterfl y Exhibit, Cuban Exhibit, Planetarium and coach bus, go on sale to district residents on Wednesday, April 5 at 10 am at the Main Desk. Everyone, including children, must have a ticket. Non-district residents may purchase tickets beginning April 7subject to availability. Bus leaves parking lot behind the Library promptly at 8:30 am. Sorry, no refunds.

STATUE OF LIBERTY/ELLIS ISLAND Saturday, July 15Tickets priced at $41 per ticket, CASH and/or CHECK ONLY (limit 4) includes admission to both museums, ferry and coach bus, go on sale to district residents on Wednesday, June 7 at 10 am at the Main Desk. Everyone, including children, must have a ticket. Non-district residents may purchase tickets beginning June 9,subject to availability. Bus leaves parking lot behind the Library promptly at 8:30 am. Sorry, no refunds.

TRIPSTRAIN TO NEW YORK CITYSaturdays, April 15, May 20 & June 17 Travel in together, return anytime that day PRICE: $10.00 (CASH ONLY) round trip. Tickets must be purchased at least one week in advance of travel date. Meet a Library representative at 8:15 am at the Patchogue Railroad Station. Sorry, no refunds.

NOTE: Tickets and bus transportation MUST be purchased as a package.

The Finch is a robot used for computer science education. Twelve robots are on loan to the Library in June and July.

Learn more at these cool programs.

*PROGRAM A ROBOTSaturday, June 17 from 12-1 pm or

Wednesday, June 21 from 6-7:30 pmLearn the basics of Scratch

programming and driving a robot.

Wednesday, June 28 from 6-7:30 pmLearn how to program a Finch and make it light up in different colors.

No programming experience required.

GENEALOGY*GENEALOGY LOCK-IN

Saturday, April 1 from 1-9 pm Colleen Fitzpatrick, PhD, a well-

known Forensic Genealogist, will be our guest speaker. Fitzpatrick is the author of several best-selling books

in genealogy, including Forensic Genealogy and DNA & Genealogy.

*CLIMBING YOUR FAMILY TREE These workshops will begin

with a short lecture, followed by an open discussion.

FACEBOOK AND GENEALOGY Thursday, May 4 from 10-11:30 am

Learn the connection.

FAMILY HISTORY DAYSaturday, May 6 from 1-4:30 pm

See front page for details.

MARRIAGE RECORDSThursday, June 1 from 10-11:30 am

*GENEALOGY BASICSWHAT WAS YOUR FAMILY

DOING DURING WWI?Wednesday, April 19 from 7-8:30 pm

FINDING YOUR FAMILY IN THE CENSUS

Wednesday, June 14 from 7-8:30 pm

*GENEALOGY RESEARCH GROUP Saturday, June 24 from 10-11:30 am

Share session at 9:30 am. Topic: Tracking Your Family

in Google Earth.

AFTERSCHOOL ART CLUBTuesdays, starting April 18 from 3-4 pm Whether you’re an art student who needs time and space to fi nish your work or you just want to practice your technique - come to the Afterschool Art Club at the Carnegie! We will supply materials and showcase your art.

CHOPPEDFriday, April 21 from 6:30-8 pmWill your dish have what it takes to survive the chopping block?

AUTHORS UNLIMITEDSaturday, April 22 from 10 am-3 pmat St. Joseph’s College. Earn community service for attending this event that gives you the chance to meet and speak with authors of popular teen literature. For more information go to www.authorsunlimited.org.

WITH KEVINSaturdays, April 22, May 27 and June 24 from 3-5 pm Explore fantastic new worlds with your Dungeon Master.

MAXIMIZING COLLEGE FINANCIAL AIDTuesday April 25 from 7-9 pmThis parent/guardian workshop will teach you about how to get the most out of fi nancial aid and potential scholarship opportunities.

SMASH BROS TOURNAMENTFridays, April 28 and June 2 from 6-8 pm Enter our tournament for a chance to show off your gaming skills!

THE SCIENCE OF STRESSMonday, May 1 from 4-5 pm Scientists Tom and Jon are back to teach you techniques that will improve everyday life and reduce stress during tests!

MOVIE NIGHT: MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAILFriday, May 5 from 6-8 pmCome join the Knights who say “ni!” and watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail!

FREE COMIC BOOK DAYSaturday, May 6 from 11:30 am-5:30 pmComic book lovers of all ages drop by the Carnegie Library and pick up a FREE comic donated by local shops in celebration of FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

HANDS-ON TEEN AND PARENT GENEALOGY WORKSHOPSaturday, May 6 from 2-2:45 pmGenealogist Kathy will show you how to start your family history search. To be held at the Main Library building. No registration required.

STUDY CRAM SESSION WITH A DOGSunday, May 7 from 2-4 pmDon’t stress about fi nals and Regents exams- come study while relaxing with some furry four-legged friends.

D.I.Y. FLOAMThursday, May 11 from 4-5 pmMake your own fl oam using everyday ingredients!

NERDS, GEEKS & GAMESFriday, May 12 from 6:30-8 pmShow off your inner nerd as you play board games, video games and CCGs!

TEEN CLASSES & EVENTSAll classes and events are for students in grades 6-12. Register online atwww.pmlib.org. Registration begins April 1 unless otherwise noted. For more information, stop in at the Carnegie Library or call 631-438-3290. ALL TEEN PROGRAMS WILL BE HELD AT THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELORTuesdays, April 5, 25 and May 9 from 6-8 pm Get help with college planning, applications, fi nancial aid and career training.

BUNNY PEEPS KEYCHAINThursday, April 6 from 5-6 pm Step-by-step tutorial on how to make a bunny peep shaped keychain.

TEEN FRIENDSFridays, April 7, 21, May 5, 19, June 2 & 16 from 5-6 pm Meet new people and voice your opinion about the Library and teen programs!

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT: BIGFriday, April 7 from 6-8 pmCome watch the 80s classic fi lm Big and then answer some trivia.

TEEN MINECRAFTSaturday, April 15 from 1-2:30 pmExplore the world of Minecraft on our own private server.

MASON JAR AQUAPONICS Tuesday, April 11 from 3-4 pmLearn how to make your very own aquaponic in a mason jar!

EARLY EARTH DAYThursday, April 13 from 3-5 pmJoin us on the Carnegie front yard and make various Earth Day themed crafts.

GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUBFridays, April 14, May 12 and June 9 from 5-6 pm Discuss the latest graphic novels.

SKETCHING WITH REYSaturdays, April 15, May 20 and June 17 from 3-4:30 pmLearn how to make a sketch worth celebrating with our resident artist, Rey!

GAMESHOW GAMESHOWFriday, April 14 from 6:30-8 pmPlay a series of mini games including Name that Tune and picture identifi cation.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS Fridays, May 19 from 4:30-5 pm and June 2 from 4-5 pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning June 27 from 4-5 pm For grades 6-8. Come to our introductory meeting to pick up the books on May 19. Come to practices and prepare to battle against other Suffolk County libraries on August 12!

BATTLE OF THE FANDOMSFriday, May 19 from 6:30-8 pmDr. Who vs. Star Trek. Star Wars vs. Harry Potter. Will your favorite win our battle? CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTUREFriday, May 26 from 6:30-8 pm Navigate an interactive story where you bid on items and decide what happens! TASTE BUD TRIATHLONFriday, June 9 from 6:30-8 pm Compete in our food based challenges as you put your taste buds to the test! 60 SECOND SHOWDOWNFriday, June 16 from 6:30-8 pm What can you do in 60 seconds? Compete in physical and word challenges in our 60-second games! TEEN LIBRARY LOCK-INFriday, June 23 from 7-10:30 pm Sing your heart out, play board andvideo games and compete in challenges, as we stay late and kick off our Summer Reading Program at the Main Library Building! Pick up a permission slip beginning June 1. Space is limited.

The Carnegie Library Teen Center is open Monday-Friday 2:30 - 8:30 pm, Saturdays 11:30 am-5:30 pm and Sundays, 1-5 pm (October -May).

WEEKLY DROP IN PROGRAMSTRY THESE DAILY PROGRAMS, RUNNING THROUGH JUNE 22.

THANKFUL TUESDAYS from 4-5 pmEarn your community service hours by particpating in our weekly activities at the Carnegie Library

BRIAN’S BOARD GAME BRIGADE MONDAYS from 3:30-5:30 pm Come and play board games!

WIRED WEDNESDAYS from 4-5 pmLearn about some new technology and much more!

THURSDAY CRAFTS @CARNEGIEfrom 4-5 pm If you love doing crafts,come on down and make something wonderful!

SATURDAY SAMPLERfrom 3-4:30 pm Try a different craft, game or activity each Saturday.

EXPLORE THE CARNEGIE TEEN CENTERMonday, June 26 from 4-5 pm Meet some other teens, as you see what the Carnegie Library has to offer! Check out our Ozobots, Makey Makey kits and more!

TEEN TRIVIATuesday, June 27 from 2-4 pm Kick off the summer with some trivia at Carnegie!

PUZZLEMASTER PALOOZAWednesday, June 28 from 2-4 pmShow off your puzzle solving skills in teams, as you compete in several puzzle-themed events!

FANTASTIC BOOK NECKLACEThursday, June 29 from 2:30-3:30pmRecycle books into a beautiful necklace to wear and enjoy! TEEN FAMILY FEUDFriday, June 30 from 6:30-8 pmCome on down and guess the most popular answers in a variety of categories!

TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESSign up to receive notifi cation of volunteer opportunities! Text pmlv to 81010 to receive messages about upcoming events or email [email protected].

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESSFridays, April 28, May 26 and June 30 from 5-6 pm Come assist with projects to help improve our community.

STUDY BUDDIES Tuesdays and Thursdays from5:30-8 pm, excluding school holidaysHelp students in grades K-6 with their homework. Applicationsare available at the Carnegie Library or online at www.pmlib.org/volunteer-opportunities

Check out Thankful Tuesdaysfor weekly opportunities at the Carnegie Library.

Summer Reading ClubCalling all teens in grades 6-12!

Join our reading club, Build a Better World. Read books to earn prizes and

enjoy some amazing programs. Starting June 23!

TEST PREP & HOMEWORK HELPMATH HOMEWORK HELP Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm, through May 23, excluding school holidays and vacationsBring your math homework and questions and receive help from a tutor. (This program takes place at the Carnegie Library)

LIVE HOMEWORK HELPGet online help with your homework from actual tutors every day from 2-11 pm. Want more information about this great, free service? Call the Carnegie Library 631-438-3290 with questions orto schedule an appointment.

ePREPProvides expert, online test prep courses for the SAT, ACT and PSAT. Free access with PML card.

S.A.T. WORKSHOPSaturdays, April 8, 15 & 22 from 2-4 pm Register for this free 3-week/6-hour workshop, sponsored by the Friends of Library. This program is held in the Main Library Building.

REGENTS AND COMMON CORE EXAM REVIEWTaking a Regents or Common Core exam? Come to one of our FREE classes and get some tips on how to prepare for test day. For Patchogue-Medford residents only. Register beginning April 1. Classes will beheld at the main library building.

COMMON CORE ALGEBRA II: Friday, June 2 from 4-6 pmCOMMON CORE GEOMETRY: Friday, June 2 from 6:30-8:30 pmCOMMON CORE ALGEBRA I: Saturday, June 3 from 2-4 pmLIVING ENVIRONMENT: Friday, June 9 from 4:30-6 pmEARTH SCIENCE: Friday, June 9 from 6-7:30 pmUS HISTORY: Saturday, June 10 from 10 am -12 pmGLOBAL HISTORY: Saturday, June 10 from 12-2 pmCHEMISTRY: Saturday, June 10 from 2-4 pm

FAMILY FUNAll classes register one week in advance, unless otherwise stated.

SENSORY STORYTIMEMonday, April 3 from

4:30-5:15 pm For families with children 3 years-2nd grade. Join us for a fun, interactive sensory-friendly experience for children of all abilities.

FROM EGG TO CHICKTuesday, April 4 from

6:30-7:30 pm For families with children in grades K-6. Learn how the chick embryo develops inside the egg.cchildren in grades K-6. Learncchick embryo develops inside

Wednesday, April 5 from 7-8:30 pmFor Families. Take part in activities that will educate and help you be prepared in the event of an emergency or if disaster strikes. Resources and giveaways provided. Learn to keep those precious to you safe. Cosponsored by COAD (Community Organization Active in Disaster) and Legislator Rob Calarco.

FAMILY PICTURE BOOK TALKWednesday, April 12 10:30-11:15 amFor grades 1-3. Choose a picture book with your child from our children’s cart of picture books and easy readers. Have fun sharing your story with everybody. Who is your favorite character? What made you laugh? Create and design a book together with your parent and/or caretaker.

SINGIN’ IN THE SPRING FAMILY KARAOKEThursday, April 13 from 2:30-4 pmFor families with children of all ages. Come sing your favorite songs and enjoy a snack!

CHILDREN’S DAYSaturday, April 22 from 12:30-2 pmFor families with children of all ages. Drop in from 12:30am-1 pm to create crafts. Participate in our yearly bookmark contest for the younger and older groups to possibly win a piñata. At 1 pm, welcome Jester Jim in his hilarious and entertaining show. Guaranteed to bring many smiles!

GROW AND TASTE GARDENTuesday, April 25 from 7-8 pm For families with children ages 5 years-5th grade. Plant an edible vegetable and fl ower garden to take home that in time, you can transfer into your own garden. See and taste what our seeds will grow to be!

EAT DIRT, YOU WORM!Tuesday, May 2 from 7-8 pmFor families with children ages 5 years-5th grade. Learn all about worms and composting while making your own wormery. This is the beginning of your own very earth friendly compost pile. Worms included! Please bring a 24 oz. glass jar.

STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVERMonday, May 8 from 6-6:30 pmFor families with children of all ages.Bring your favorite stuffed animal to listen to a story and leave them overnight in the Library to see what silly things they end up doing! Please pick up your animal the next day.

PUMPKIN PATCHTuesday, May 9 from 7-8 pmFor families with children ages 5 years-5th grade. Let’s talk about squash! May and June are the perfect planting time for Fall pumpkin harvest, as well as the other squash varieties we will be planting. Create garden markers and have a tasty snack!

OFF SITE EVENTPANERA BREAD TRIPWednesday, May 17 from 4:30-5:30 pmFor families with children in grades K-5. Celebrate World Baking Day! Meet us at Panera Bread on Sunrise Highway in Patchogue. We will get a tour of the facility, learn all about the company and make something good to eat! Space is limited on their property, so you must register.

MUTT-I-GREEK-9 DEMONSTRATION

Saturday, May 27 from 10:30-11:30 am*OUTSIDE at the Carnegie.Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department will present a K-9 demonstration. The dogs will be there with their offi cer to show how they are trained and what they do on the job. Q&A to follow. Dress to be outside.

EVENING SENSORY STORYTIME

Monday, June 12 from 6:30-7:15 pmFor families with children 3 years-2nd grade. Join us for a fun, interactivesensory-friendly experience for children of all abilities.

BUILD A BETTER WORLD…WITH MUSIC!Wednesday, June 28 from 6-6:45 pmFor families with children ages 2 months-5 years. Join Miss Darato hear the story of The Three Little Pigs. Then listen to songs about how after doing all that building, the three little piggies need to take a bath and “come clean.” We will end with the children popping bubbles to bath time songs.

ANIMALS BUILD A BETTER WORLDThursday, June 29 from 7-8 pm For families with children ages 5 years-5th grade. Jason from Green Meadows Farms returns with all of his animal friends for you to meet and greet. Learn all about these animal builders and have fun too!

SQUAD Saturday, April 8 from 1:30-3 pm For grades 4-6. Play Minecraft and explore new adventures on our own private server.

CRAFTS WITH RINETTE: SPRING DECOUPAGE PLATE Saturday, April 8 from 3-4:30 pm For grades 4-8. Take a plain plate, choose a pattern to make your own personalized decoupage platter with fl owers or bunnies!

FAMILY PHOTO SCRAPBOOK FRAME Saturday, May 6 from 3-4:30 pm For grades 4-8. Bring in any ten family photos you like; arrange, decorate and personalize them on a 12 x 16 frame to create your family story.

WELCOME SUMMER SIGNSaturday, June 3 from 3-4:30 pm For grades 4-8. Seven fl ip fl ops spell out “welcome.” Decorate with fl owers and your own personal touches to make this fun seasonal sign!

GET READY TO BABYSIT Tuesday, June 27 from 1:30-4:30 pmFor grades 5-9. Cornell Cooperative Extension will provide information on the developmental stages of children, age appropriate activities, safety issues, handling a crisis, getting children ready for bed and more! Participants will receive a certifi cate of completion.

KIDS’ BATTLE OF THE BOOKSThursday, June 29 from 1:30-2:30 pmJoin PML for the Kids’ Battle of the Books. If you are entering grades 4-6 in September and are good with trivia questions, join our team! You must attend all practice dates on 6/29, 7/6, 7/13 and 7/20 from 1:30-2:30 pm. The actual Battle of the Books is on July 27 from 1:30-3 pm. One time registration begins on Wednesday, June 22 for all four sessions. We will be distributing one book with a list of questions and answers. Join us for a slice of pizza. We can’t wait to see you!

FOR TWEENSAll programs register one week in advance. All materials & instruction provided.

FATHERHOOD INITIATIVEMondays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 7-9 pm Discover your unique strengths and learn how to overcomeobstacles that can make it hard to be the strong, nurturing father you know you can be. Topics covered include communication, managing stress, co-parenting, discipline and gratitude. Earn a $50 gift card when you attend all four sessions.

MOTHERS OF INFANTS TO NEW WALKERS DISCUSSION GROUP Thursdays, April 6 and/or May 4 and/or June 1 from 10-10:45 am For mothers and their children 2-16 months. Register one month prior to each program.

MOTHERS OF TODDLERS DISCUSSION GROUPThursdays, April 6 and/or May 4 and/or June 1 from 11-11:45 am For mothers and their children 17–35 months. Register one month prior to each program.

MOMS’ BOOK DISCUSSION Wednesday, April 19 from 10:30-11:15 am For parents with children ages 1-4 years. Join us for a discussion of the book Me Before You by JoJo Moyes. Children are welcome.

HOMESCHOOLING 101Wednesday, May 17 from 7-8 pm Are you considering homeschooling? An experienced homeschooling parent will present information and answer your questions. Register beginning May 3.

SAFER: SUFFOLK ACTIONS FOR EMPOWERING RESILENCYSaturday, May 20 from 10 am-4:30 pm For Child Care Providers. Join us for social and emotional development training presented by the Child Care Council of Suffolk County. Register now by calling 631-462-0303.

INFANT MASSAGE Thursday, May 25 from 1-2 pm For parents and their infants 2-13 months. This class will teach you techniques that aid in sleep, digestion, development and teething and will help you become more in tune to your baby’s needs.Register beginning May 4.

ADULT, CHILD AND INFANT CPR AND FIRST AID Tuesday, June 6 from 6-9 pm For parents and other adults. National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certifi cate training. Fee of $20.00 must be paid before the day of the class at the CAPS desk. Register beginning May 16.

SIGN WITH YOUR BABY Wednesday, June 7 from 12:30-1:15 pm For parents with their children 4-15 months. Learn simple signs to communicate with your baby before he/she is able to speak. Register beginning May 24.

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READ ME INTO KINDERGARTEN - MUSICAL EVENTFriday, April 21 from 7-8 pm For participants in the Read Me In To Kindergarten program and their families. You are invited to join us for this fabulous musical event starring the band, Play Date to celebrate your success on your reading journey.

SPRING SHOWERS STORYTIME Wednesday, April 19 from 4:30-5 pm

For ages 12-35 months. April showers are coming down in this rainy day themed storytime with rhymes, and a simple craft.

123 PLAY WITH ME Fridays, April 21, 28, May 12, 19, and 26 from 10:15-11:30 am For ages 12-35 months. The playgroup format of this 5 week program encourages parent and child to play together. *Registration begins April 7.

GAMES FOR ONES Saturdays, April 22 and/or May 20 and/or June 17 from 10-10:45 am For ages 12-23 months.GAMES FOR TWOSSaturdays, April 22 and/or May 20 and/or June 17 from 11-11:45 am For ages 24-35 months.

BABY GAMES Saturdays, April 22 and/or May 20 and/or June 17 from 12-12:45 pm For ages 3-11 months.Age appropriate active learning games. Siblings welcome.

PARACHUTE PLAY Monday, April 24 from 10:30-11 or 11:15-11:45 am and/or Thursday, June 15 from 3-3:30 pm For ages 18-35 months. Songs, dances, and games with our parachute.

YOU’RE IN CHARGETuesday, April 25 from 4:30-5:15 pm For ages 4 years through 3rd gradewith parent/caregiver. Protect your child and teach him/her to be safe at this video interactive workshop presented by Parents for Megan’s Law. Please, no younger siblings.

TINY TUNESThursday, April 27 from 3-3:30 pm and/or Monday, June 19 from 4:30-5 pm For ages 12-30 months. Songs and fi ngerplays that you know and love.

LITTLE SCIENTISTS: TREES ARE TERRIFICFriday, April 28 from 4:15-5 pm

For ages 3-5 years. It’s Arbor Day! Learn all about the lifecycle of a tree and discover why trees are so important to our ecosystem. Examine leaves and learn about the process of photosynthesis. Design your own terrifi c tree to take home.

DANCE WITH METuesday, May 2 and/or Wednesday, June 28 from 10-10:45 am For children ages 18-35 months.Join Great South Bay Dance for creative movement dance activities, free play, tumbling and a story. Props, nursery rhymes, and imaginative play are combined in this fun class!

PEPPA PIG FUN Tuesday, April 4 from 10-10:45 or 11-11:45 am

For ages 2½ - 5 years. Come hear a story and make piggy crafts celebrating the pig we all love!

PML GROCERY Friday, April 7 from 4-4:45 pm and/or Wednesday, June 7 from 10-10:45 or 11-11:45 am For ages 2½-5 years. Let’s go food shopping at the Library! Push around a grocery cart, use our cash registers and have tons of fun!

BLOCK PARTY Monday, April 10 from

10:30-11 am or 11:30 am-12 pm and/or Monday, June 5 from 4:30-5 pm For ages 18-35 months. Come to the library and build all sorts of creations with our different blocks.

CHEF’S KITCHEN Wednesday, April 12 from 4-4:45 pm For ages 2½-5 years. Children will use their imaginations and become chefs! Wear an offi cial chef costume and create meals with our play food.

GAMES FOR ONESThursdays, April 13 and/or May 11 and/or June 8 from 10-10:45 am For ages 12-23 months.GAMES FOR TWOS Thursdays, April 13 and/or May 11 and/or June 8 from 11-11:45 am For ages 24-35 months. BABY GAMES Thursdays, April 13 and/or May 11 and/or June 8 from 12-12:45 pm For ages 3-11 months.Age appropriate active learning games. Siblings welcome.

BUSY BEES Saturday, April 15 from 10:30-11:15 am For children ages 3 to 5 with caregiver. Come discover what all the buzz is about as we explore bees. Create a beautiful bumble bee craft to take home.

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY: BABIES AND BOOKSMonday, April 17 and/or Tuesday, June 20 from 11-11:30 am For ages 2-11 months. Learn the best in board books, and learn some rhymes and songs for an enjoyable introduction to literacy.

TOT’S NIGHT OUT Tuesdays, April 18 and/or May 23 and/or June 20 from 7-8 pm For ages 18 months-5 years. Interactive fun featuring singing, storytelling and a craft too!

MAY FLOWERS STORYTIME Wednesday, May 24 from 4:30-5 pm

For ages 12-35 months. Flowers are in bloom and it’s time for a spring storytime, with a story, rhymes and a simple craft.

MOTHER GOOSE & MORETuesday, May 30 from 4:30-5 pm For ages 2-35 months. Sing songs, rhymes and fi nger plays with your child.

YOGA STORYTIMEFriday, June 2 from 10:30-11 am For ages 12-35 monthsFriday, June 2 from 11:15 am-12 pm For ages 3-5 yearsJoin Mary Hasel for a fun journey into literature! This program involves bending, stretching, singing, laughing and reading, allowing your children to experience storytime like they never have before.

BILINGUAL RHYME TIMETuesday, June 6 from 10:30-11 am For ages 2-35 months. A bilingual spin on our traditional Mother Goose program based on familiar nursery rhymes and songs.

FIRST ARTFriday, June 9 from 10-10:45 or 11-11:45 am For ages 2½ - 5 years. Enjoy a special discovery time with your child as you explore together simple art media: paint, collage, stamping, play dough and more.

BABIES BOOGIEMonday, June 12 from 10-10:45 am For ages 3-17 months.TODDLERS TANGO Monday, June 12 from 11-11:45 amFor ages 18-35 months. Explore movement with music, dances, instruments, fi nger plays and props.

WE LOVE DAD Tuesday, June 13 from 10-10:45 or 11-11:45 am For ages 2½-5 years. Join us for a special storytime with art activities to celebrate our dads and grandpas everywhere.

PML HOSPITALFriday, June 16 from 4-4:45 pm For ages 2½-5 years. Bring your favorite stuffed toy or doll to our PML Hospital to fi x their “boo-boos”. Children get to wear a special doctor costume, too!

SUNSHINE STORYTIME Wednesday, June 21 from 4:30-5 pmFor ages 12-35 months. It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhoodat this storytime, with a story, rhymes, and a simple craft!

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INFANT, TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL CLASSESLET’S DANCE! Tuesday, May 2 and/or Wednesday, June 28 from 11 am-12 pm For children ages 3-5 years.Join Great South Bay Dance for a fun dance class and learn basic movements and vocabulary. Props and creative games make this class exciting!

BROWN BEAR, BROWN BEAR Wednesday, May 3 from 4:30-5 pm

For ages 2½-5 years. It’s a birthday party for Brown Bear. Help us celebrate with a story, songs, activities and birthday cake!

MOTHER GOOSE FESTIVALFriday, May 5 from 10:30 am-12 pm For ages 12 months-5 years. Join us for our annual celebration of Mother Goose with crafts, rhymes and songs. Register beginning April 21.

BOX PARTYMonday, May 8 from

10:30-11 am or 11:30 am-12 pm For ages 12-35 months. Let’s use our imaginations with this cardboard box play program!

MAGICAL MOTHER’S DAYTuesday, May 9 from 1-1:45 or 2-2:45 pmFor ages 2½ - 5 years. Create beautiful crafts for mom or other special person in your life. As always, Ellen and Doreen will share a special story too!

ALL ABOARD!Wednesday, May 10 from 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am For ages 2½-5 years. You’re the conductor in this fun train program! Wear a costume, play with our train toys, and hear a train story.

CONSTRUCTION ZONEMonday, May 15 from 4-4:45 pm For ages 2½-5 years. Build with our blocks, use our special tool kitsand wear offi cial construction worker outfi ts.

TODDLERS EXPLORETuesday, May 16 from

10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am For ages 18-35 months. Toddlers play with different hands-on stations and see what they like best.

SPRING BINGOTuesday, May 16 from 2:30-3 pm For children 3-5 years. Your favorite game is back!

DIG IN AND GARDENMonday, May 22 from 1-1:45 pm For 2½-5 years. The family that gardens together...A garden is a wonderful family activity. Enjoy stories and activities to inspire you to plant your garden.

CHILDREN’S & PARENTS’ SERVICESPLEASE REGISTER BEGINNING ONE WEEK BEFORE EACH CLASS in person, by telephone, or for most classes, online. All district residents must have a valid PML card to register. Child should be the age stated by the date of the class. Infants, toddlers and preschoolers attend with a parent/caregiver. School-age children attend independently. Call for more information.

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SCHOOL-AGE CLASSES3-D FLOWER POTThursday, April 6 from 4:15-5 or5:15-6 pm For grades K-5. Hello, Spring! You will love this awesome Spring decoration.

CREATE YOUR OWN CHILDREN’S BOOK Friday, April 7 from 6-7 pm For grades 3-5. Learn how to create your own children’s book, with both storytelling and drawing pictures. Create your own story and bring it home as author and illustrator!

ARTSY SMARTSY: LEONARDO DA VINCI INVENTIONSMonday, April 10 from 4:30-5:30 pm For grades K-5. Leonardo Da Vinci was more than an artist. He was also an inventor! Learn about the many different inventions he created (you may recognize several!) Build your own invention and have fun testing it!

ALPHABET ARTTuesday, April 18 from

4:30-5:15 pm For grades K-3. Use art to build your phonics and spelling skills.

BUSY BEES Saturday, April 15 from 11:30 am-12:15 pm For grades K-4. Come discover what all the buzz is about as we explore bees. Learn about insects, pollination and why bees are important to the environment. Create a beautiful bumble bee craft to take home.

GIVING BACK TO MY COMMUNITYThursday, April 20 and/or Fridays, May 19 and/or June 9 from 4:30-5:30 pm For grades 4 & 5. Be part of our community service group and do great things for your community. BOOK TIME WITH A DOG

Mondays, April 24 and/or May 22 at 6, 6:20, 6:40 or 7 pm For grades 1-6. Practice reading aloud to a certifi ed therapy dog.

YOU’RE IN CHARGE Tuesday, April 25 from 4:30-5:15 pm For children 4 years-3rd grade with a parent/caregiver. Important, necessary information presented in a fun video/interactive workshop. Children learn personal safety skills and that they have the right to say “no.” Presented by Parents for Megan’s Law. No younger siblings, please.

COFFEE WITH A COPTuesday, April 25

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For Everyone!

IT’S ARBOR DAY: TREES ARE TERRIFIC Friday, April 28 from 5:15-6 pm For grades K-4. Explore the life cycle of a tree in this interactive science program and learn why trees are so important to our ecosystem. Examine leaves and learn about the process of photosynthesis. Design your own terrifi c tree to take home.

AN EARRING HOLDER FOR MOM Monday, May 1 from 4:15-5 or 5:15-6 pm For grades K-5. Create a beautiful gift for your special mom or grandma.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Wednesday, May 3 from 3-4:30 pm For grades 2-5. Pick up a FREE comic and join us to create a superhero mask and other crafts.

BUTTERFLY SUNCATCHERFriday, May 5 from 7-7:45 pm For grades K-3. Make a beautiful butterfl y to hang in your window using tissue paper and contact paper!

ARTSY SMARTSY: ZEN GARDENTuesday, May 9 from 4:30-5:30 pm For grades K-5. Create a small piece of serenity for your room. Learn about the history and art of zen gardening and create your very own tranquil garden to take home.

BIRD NEST PENDANTWednesday, May 10 from 4:30-5:30 pmFor grades 3-6. One “egg” for each “nestling” in the family. You chose colorful “nesting material” and ribbon. You can use this piece as a necklace, hang it in a window or lampshade or give to mom or someone special. Learn some basic facts about local birds too.

SING - MOVIE NIGHTFriday, May 12 from 6:30-8:30 pm For grades K-6. Come watch this funny and music fi lled animated hit about a singing competition for the world’s animals! Bring your friends and leave room for popcorn and a drink!

SPANISH IS FUNWednesday, May 17 from 4:30-5:30 pmFor grades 1-5. Play games and practice your numbers, letters and sentences in Spanish.

OFF SITE EVENTWETLANDS EXPLORATIONSaturday, June 3 from 1:30-3 pmExplore the ecosystem of one of our local Patchogue lakes with educator and naturalist, Jan Porinchak. All children must have a signed permission slip and be accompanied by a parent or other adult chaperone. Please dress for exploring and wear appropriate footwear. Meet at Swan Lake in East Patchogue.

DAD, YOU ROCK!Tuesday, June 6 from 4:15-5 or 5:15-6 pm For grades K-5. Make a picture frame for your “rocking cool” dad or grandpa.

STAR WARS FUNFriday, June 9 from 7-7:45 pm For grades K-3. If you love Star Wars, join us to make Yoda and R2D2 to take home!

ARTSY SMARTSY: GLOW BUBBLE PAINTINGTuesday, June 13 from 4:30-5:30 pm For grades K-5. Mix a little science with art and loads of fun! Explore the science of bubbles, build bubble blowers and use them to create unique and colorful paintings. These bubbles glow! Come fi nd out why!

OPEN ARTMonday, June 26 from 10:30-11:15 am For grades K-5. Let’s kick off summer vacation with some arts and crafts fun!

OFF SITE EVENTFRESHWATER FISHINGFriday, June 30 from 10:30 am-12 pm For grades 3-5. Grab your sunscreen and pole, your own or one borrowed from PML, and join us at West Lake to learn basic fi shing skills.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONMonday, July 3 from 10:30-11:15 am For grades K-5. Let’s celebrate the USA with a Fourth of July themed craft.

HOMEWORK HELPSTUDENT SUCCESS SERIES – READING, MATH & WRTINGWednesdays, April 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10 and Thursdays, April 6, 20, 27, May 4, 11 at 5, 5:30, 6 or 6:30 pm For grades 1-5. When registering be prepared to choose a topic you would like the teacher to address with your child such as: basic math skills, time management when doing homework, sharpening reading skills, refi ning writing abilities when creating essays or learning how to study.

STUDY BUDDIESTuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-8 pm, excluding school holidays For grades K-6. Drop in for a half hour of homework help from a teen volunteer. See calendar for exact dates.

DONATION STATIONDonations are always needed at the local animal shelters. Please bring any towels, blankets, sheets or paper towels to the Children’s Department for donation.

Thanks to all those who participated in our Color a Leash Program! The leashes were donated

to Last Chance Animal Rescue.

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SUMMER READING CLUBS FOR ALL AGES BEGIN JUNE 23!

NAILS & TALES A read-to-me club for ages infant through pre-kindergarten.

LET’S BUILD!A read-together club for children entering kindergarten or 1st grade.

READERS @ WORKFor grades 2-6. Grades 4-6 may also become a member of the

MASTER BUILDER CLUB!

NOTE: A Patchogue-Medford Library card is required to join all clubs.

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who are not camera shy! We need you to star in our Summer

Reading Club promotional video and encourage your friends to

join. Please call the CAPS desk by April 15. Space is limited.

COMPUTER CLASSESRegistration for district residents begins April 1. Out-of district residents may register beginning April 8. You may bring your own computer/device to class, but computers/devices will be provided for all classes EXCEPT the iPad/iPhone workshops. Don’t forget your passwords! All Microsoft classes are using Windows 10, unless otherwise noted.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCELSaturday, April 8 from 3-4:30 pm

UNDERSTANDING WINDOWS 10Wednesday, April 12 from 6:30-8:30 pm

COMPUTER BASICS: GETTING STARTEDThursday, April 13 from 10 am-12 pm

MS WORD ESSENTIALSThursday, April 20 from 10 am-12 pm

ANDROID TABLETS AND PHONES: THE BASICSThursday, April 20 from 2-3:30 pm

PINTEREST BASICSWednesday, May 3 from 7-8:30

COMPUTER BASICS: EMAIL IThursday, May 11 from 10 am-12 pm

THE PASSWORDSaturday, May 13 from 3-4:30 pmSafely create and organize passwords.

COMPUTER BASICS: EMAIL IIThursday, May 18 from 10 am-12 pm

INTRO TO CLOUD COMPUTINGThursday, May 18 from 2-3:30 pm

TWITTER BASICSWednesday, May 24 from 6:30-8:30 pm

DOWNLOADING EBOOKSWITH CONFIDENCEWednesday, June 7 from 6:30-8:30 pm

COMPUTER BASICS: INTERNET IThursday, June 8 from 10 am-12 pm

FINDING A JOB ONLINEWednesday, June 14 from 6:30-8:30 pm

COMPUTER BASICS: INTERNET IIThursday, June 15 from 10 am-12 pm

COME PRACTICE YOUR SKILLS: SUPERVISED OPEN LABThursday, June 15 from 2-4 pm

INTRO TO CODING WITH HOUR OF CODESaturday, June 17 from 3-4:30 pm

CLASES EN ESPAÑOL¡MADRES LATINAS! Lunes, 3 y 17 de abril, 1 y 15 de mayo, 5 y 19 de junio de 6:30–8 pm Madres Latinas Amigas es un grupo de apoyo para mujeres que hablen español, se brinda información y temas para el bienestar familiar. Acompáñenos en armonía con una taza de café o té. Llame al 631-654-4700, ext. 228.

INTRODUCCION BILINGÜE ALAS COMPUTADORAS Y INTERNETViernes, 7, 21, 28 de abril, 5, 12, 19 de mayo, 2, 9 y 16 de junio de 6-7:30 pmUna clase de computación para principiantes con énfasis en aprender inglés como segundo idioma en las áreas de audición, habla, lectura, escritura y utilización de computadoras. Registrese empezando el 3 de abril. Llame al 631-654-4700, ext. 252 o en linea www.pmlib.org.

LOS AÑOS DORADOS Primer y tercer jueves 11:30 am-1 pm ¡Diversión, aprendizaje, música, juegos, amistad y muchas sorpresas más par nuestros abuelitos y personas mayores de 55 años! Venga a disfrutar de un rico café o té con galletas. Nuevo programa de juegos y entretenimiento que usted merece disfrutar. ¿Tiene algún talento para compartir? ¿Gusta jugar al domino, las cartas y juegos de mesa? ¡Aquí podrá hacerlo y con más diversiones! Salga de casa y venga a la Biblioteca para pasar un momento agradable.

¡CAFÉ CON LA POLICÍA! Martes, 25 de abril 5-7 pm ¡Para toda la familia! Disfrute de una taza de café (chocolate caliente para los niños) y conozca a algunos de los ofi ciales del 5to Precinto que trabajan en nuestra comunidad.

CONSEJERÍA GRATUITA DE SERVICIOS COMUNITARIOS ¿Tienes preguntas sobre algún tipo de servicio comunitario y no sabes cómo buscar ayuda? Nuestra consejera, Ana Giraldo, MPA, te puede ayudar con los recursos adecuados, ya sea llenar formularios, información sobre seguro de salud, vivienda justa, y mucho más. Regístrese llamando al 631-654-4700, ext. 228. CONSEJERÍA BILINGÜE DE INMIGRACIÓN Los martes de 3-7 pm Asistencia gratuita con las consultas generales. Regístrese: 631-654-4700, ext. 228.

CONSEJERÍA BILINGÜE PROFESSIONAL Nuestros consejeros profesionales bilingües le pueden ayudar a descubrir la carrera que tanto desea. Ya sea cambiar de trabajo, revisar su hoja de vida, encontrar la universidad adecuada o asistirlo con el proceso de solicitar ayuda fi nanciera. Regístrese: 631-654-4700, ext. 228

from 6:30-8:30 pm Saturday, June 17 from 3 4:30 pm

DATES toREMEMBER

LIBRARY CLOSED:April 16– Easter Day May 14–Mother’s DayMay 29- Memorial Day

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS:Wednesdays, April 19, May 17 & June 21 at 5:30 pm

PARKING REMINDER:Parking in the lot behind the Library on Terry Street (Lot 5) is FREE until 6 pm. After 6 pm, any spots that do not have a number are also FREE. Numbered spots should be paid for at the Muni Meter. For more information about parking in the Village, please see the Patchogue Village website at http://www.patchoguevillage.org/docs/Patchogue-Village-Parking-Guide.pdf

Patchogue-Medford Library BudgetBUDGET VOTE & TRUSTEE ELECTION:Tuesday, April 4 from 9:30 am to 8 pm

LIBRARY MATERIALS

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

LIBRARY OPERATIONS Furniture & Equipment Supplies Professional Fees Computer Services Furniture/Equipment Maintenance Postage Staff Development Printing/Public Information Book Retrieval Cooperative Services Mileage Unclassifi ed

BUILDING MAINTENANCE Electricity Water Telecommunications Fuel Sanitary Services Bldg/Bldg Equipment Maintenance Insurance Sewer Assessment

EMPLOYEE SALARIES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS NYS Retirement Social Security Health Insurance Unemployment Insurance Disability Insurance Workers’ Compensation

TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET Less Anticipated Revenues

Amount to be Raised by Taxes:

Current2016-2017

908,571

227,615

114,50090,90059,42099,08020,80820,00019,75042,000

2,50096,000

3,500500

150,0001,685

42,00018,55052,450

100,00083,42621,500

4,483,921

670,000353,390780,000

10,0007,500

68,218

8,547,78470,500

$8,477,284

Proposed2017-2018

908,571

222,615

114,50085,90059,42099,08020,80817,94019,75042,000

2,50096,000

3,500500

145,0002,185

47,00018,05054,450

100,00093,42621,500

4,565,711

601,850353,390830,000

10,0007,500

58,218

8,601,36460,500

$8,540,864

For questions about the proposed budget, please call the Director, Danielle Paisley at 631-654-4700, ext. 300.

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