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Children’s Programs By the Date - Birth to Grade 6 AUGUST 5 - Monday Morning Movies All welcome Mondays, August 5, 12, 19, 26 at 11:00 a.m. Bring your lunch if you like and watch a movie with your friends! See below for titles or our website for movie trailers. No registration. AUGUST 5 - Readers Theater - Ugly Fish Grades 2-4 Mondays, August 5, 12 and 19, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Join us to act out this fun story. We will create T-shirts and props to make it extra special. During our last class, we will perform our script. Please be sure you can attend all classes. AUGUST 6 - Block Building Age 2-Pre K Tuesday, Anytime 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. No registration. AUGUST 6 - Music and Movement with Mike Soloway Age 3-Kindergarten Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. AUGUST 7 - Watercolor Painting Grades K-6 Wednesday, Anytime 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. All levels of ability welcome. Instruction will be given to those who desire direction. AUGUST 9 - Minute to Win It Grades 4-6 Friday at 1:00 p.m. Test your skills with your friends! This program will be cancelled if it is raining. AUGUST 12 - Reading Club Ends AUGUST 13 - Yoga Time Age 1-Pre-K with Parent Tuesdays, August 13 and 20, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. AUGUST 13 - Yoga Time for Bigger Kids Kindergarten-Grade 3 Tuesdays, August 13 and 20, 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. AUGUST 14 - Jigsaw Wednesday Kindergarten-Grade 6 Wednesday, Anytime 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Are you good at puzzles? Bring your lunch and spend a few hours putting together a jigsaw puzzle with your friends. No registration. AUGUST 14 - Ultimate Cup Building Challenge Grades 2-6 Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. AUGUST 16 - Play Dough Fun All welcome Friday, Anytime 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. No registration, cancelled if raining. AUGUST 17 - END OF SUMMER PARTY Come by anytime 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday Enjoy some Salsa and Chips, and pick up your reading certificates. A full schedule of events will be available online and in the library closer to the date. AUGUST 21 - Last Chance Crafts All welcome Wednesday, Anytime 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Now is the time to do all of those crafts you may have missed or create your own. No registration. AUGUST 27 - Knock Hockey Tournament Grades 1-4 Tuesday, Anytime 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Come play and cheer on your friends. AUGUST 28 - Wii Wednesday All welcome Wednesday, Anytime 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Gather your friends and play Wii at the library. Bring your own games or play one of ours. No registration. Continued... Buy Discount tickets to splish splash Water park while supplies last! The Brookhaven Free Library has a limited number of Splish Splash tickets available for purchase. Tickets are valid for the entire 2013 park season and may be purchased at the circulation desk with a valid Suffolk County Library Card. Please have your card with you at the time of purchase. SAVE $6.99 on General Admission - FINAL COST: $33.00 SAVE $3.99 children under 48" and seniors age 60 and over) - FINAL COST: $26.00 Children under 2 years are free. Tickets will be on sale beginning Saturday, June 1-August 31 at 10:15 a.m. and stops one hour before closing each day while supplies last. A $15.00 fee will be charged for any returned checks. The library is unable to accept credit cards at this time. No refunds. @ the BFL 2013 Summer Reading Program June 24 – August 12 It is abundantly clear that reading over the summer is crucial for children to retain skills acquired during the school year. Unfortunately implementing “at home” reading strategies during the summer is not always as easy as it sounds. Never fear, your BFL children’s staff is dedicated to keep reading fun and interesting all summer long. We’ll be glad to assist you by finding fun books to share with the entire family and to encourage readers by creating opportunities for them to earn reading incentives. Book Buddies will be available on Mondays between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. to encourage reading and help strug- gling kids. We’ll also keep you busy with a wide variety of free programs for the entire family. Sign up for all summer programs begins June 3, online or in person at the library. Reading for prizes begins June 24. WE’RE GROWING READERS AND SOME SPECTACULAR EVENTS! JUNE 24 Green Meadows Farm “Kids Dig Animals” Families Monday at 1:00 p.m. JULY 18 My Reptile Guy Explorer Show Families Thursday at 6:30 p.m. JULY 13 Bierkos Garden Party Concert Families Saturday at 6:30 p.m. AUGUST 1 Comedy Magic Show with Franee the Clown Families Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Drop in Saturday Stories June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10 at 10:30 a.m. All welcome Start your summer Saturdays off with story time. Each week a different staff member will share a new book or one of their personal favorites from our collection. No registration. Book Buddies at Your Service Kindergarten-Grade 3 Sign up for the 5:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. session Need help reading or just want to practice your skills with a reading coach? We have a Book Buddy who is ready to help you! Make an appointment to sit with your buddy to read at 5:00 or 5:30 for a half hour session. Reading dates are Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5 and 12. You will be so glad that you did! August 5 - Wreck It Ralph (PG) August 12 - Here Comes the Boom (PG) August 19 - Oz the Great and Powerful (PG) August 26 - Parental Guidance (PG) MOVIE MONDAYS AT 11:00 A.M.

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Children’s Programs By the Date - Birth to Grade 6

AUGUST 5 - Monday Morning MoviesAll welcomeMondays, August 5, 12, 19, 26 at 11:00 a.m. Bring your lunch if you like and watch a moviewith your friends! See below for titles or ourwebsite for movie trailers. No registration.

AUGUST 5 - Readers Theater - Ugly FishGrades 2-4Mondays, August 5, 12 and 19, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Join us to act out this fun story. We will createT-shirts and props to make it extra special.During our last class, we will perform our script.Please be sure you can attend all classes.

AUGUST 6 - Block BuildingAge 2-Pre KTuesday, Anytime 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

No registration.

AUGUST 6 - Music and Movement with Mike Soloway Age 3-KindergartenTuesday at 6:30 p.m.

AUGUST 7 - Watercolor PaintingGrades K-6Wednesday, Anytime 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.All levels of ability welcome. Instruction will begiven to those who desire direction.

AUGUST 9 - Minute to Win ItGrades 4-6Friday at 1:00 p.m.Test your skills with your friends! This programwill be cancelled if it is raining.

AUGUST 12 - Reading Club Ends

AUGUST 13 - Yoga TimeAge 1-Pre-K with ParentTuesdays, August 13 and 20, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

AUGUST 13 - Yoga Time for Bigger KidsKindergarten-Grade 3Tuesdays, August 13 and 20, 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.

AUGUST 14 - Jigsaw WednesdayKindergarten-Grade 6Wednesday, Anytime 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Are you good at puzzles? Bring your lunch andspend a few hours putting together a jigsawpuzzle with your friends. No registration.

AUGUST 14 - Ultimate Cup Building ChallengeGrades 2-6Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

AUGUST 16 - Play Dough FunAll welcome Friday, Anytime 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.No registration, cancelled if raining.

AUGUST 17 - END OF SUMMER PARTYCome by anytime 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. on SaturdayEnjoy some Salsa and Chips, and pick up yourreading certificates. A full schedule of eventswill be available online and in the library closerto the date.

AUGUST 21 - Last Chance CraftsAll welcomeWednesday, Anytime 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Now is the time to do all of those crafts youmay have missed or create your own.No registration.

AUGUST 27 - Knock Hockey Tournament Grades 1-4Tuesday, Anytime 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Come play and cheer on your friends.

AUGUST 28 - Wii WednesdayAll welcomeWednesday, Anytime 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Gather your friends and play Wii at the library.Bring your own games or play one of ours. No registration.

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Buy Discount tickets to splish splashWater park while supplies last!

The Brookhaven Free Library has a limited number of Splish Splash tickets available forpurchase. Tickets are valid for the entire 2013 park season and may be purchased atthe circulation desk with a valid Suffolk County Library Card.Please have your card with you at the time of purchase.SAVE $6.99 on General Admission - FINAL COST: $33.00SAVE $3.99 children under 48" and seniors age 60 andover) - FINAL COST: $26.00Children under 2 years are free.Tickets will be on sale beginning Saturday, June 1-August 31at 10:15 a.m. and stops one hour before closing each day while supplies last. A $15.00fee will be charged for any returned checks. The library is unable to accept credit cardsat this time. No refunds.

@ the BFL 2013 Summer ReadingProgramJune 24 – August 12

It is abundantly clear that reading over the summer is crucial for children to retain skills acquired duringthe school year. Unfortunately implementing “at home” reading strategies during the summer is notalways as easy as it sounds. Never fear, your BFL children’s staff is dedicated to keep reading fun and interesting all summer long. We’ll be glad to assist you by finding fun books to share with the entire family and to encourage readers by creating opportunities for them to earn reading incentives. BookBuddies will be available on Mondays between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. to encourage reading and help strug-gling kids. We’ll also keep you busy with a wide variety of free programs for the entire family. Sign up forall summer programs begins June 3, online or in person at the library. Reading for prizes begins June 24.

WE’RE GROWING READERS AND SOME SPECTACULAR EVENTS!

JUNE 24

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“Kids Dig

Animals

Families

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JULY 18 My Reptile Guy Explorer ShowFamiliesThursday at 6:30 p.m.

JULY 13

Bierkos Garden Party

ConcertFamilies

Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

AUGUST 1Comedy Magic Showwith Franee the Clown

FamiliesThursday at 6:30 p.m.

Drop in Saturday Stories June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10 at 10:30 a.m.All welcomeStart your summer Saturdays off with story time. Each week a different staff member will share a new book or one of their personal favorites fromour collection. No registration.

Book Buddies at Your ServiceKindergarten-Grade 3Sign up for the 5:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. session

Need help reading or just want to practice your

skills with areading coach?

We have a Book Buddy who is ready tohelp you! Make an appointment to sitwith your buddy to read at 5:00 or 5:30for a half hour session. Reading datesare Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,August 5 and 12. You will be so gladthat you did!

August 5 - Wreck It Ralph (PG)August 12 - Here Comes the Boom (PG)

August 19 - Oz the Great and Powerful (PG)August 26 - Parental Guidance (PG)

MOVIE MONDAYSAT 11:00 A.M.

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Bus tripstatue oF liBerty, the 9-11 MeMorial anDchelsea Market

See the 9-11 Memorial, The Statue ofLiberty with lunch and shopping on yourown at Chelsea Market.

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Your coach bus will meet you inBrookhaven*

Cost: $64.00 per person

Includes, RT luxury Hampton JitneyCharter Bus and ferry transporta-

tion, Statue of Liberty and911 Memorial and gratu-ities. Lunch is on your ownat Chelsea Market or you

may picnic at Liberty Island.Registration begins on

Saturday, July 6.

We must have a mini-mum of 40 people forthis trip to go.

* Itinerary including ourdeparture times and loca-tion are being worked outwith the tour operator andwill be posted online and inthe library as soon as wehave them.

Vote ResultsWe are grateful to our supportive community for theirapproval of the 2013/14 operating budget, 185 – 60.Included in this budget is a capital line with which we willbegin our facility upgrades very soon. Stay tuned for excitingnews and plans for the very important improvements we willbe making to our library home. Congratulations to JudithTravers and Claudia Taylor for their election to their secondfive-year terms, and to Janet Quirk, who was elected to herfirst term as Library Trustee. We thank Rebecca Burkhead forher 5 years of dedicated service to the Board of Trustees.

Discount Splish Splash

TicketsSee Details on Back Cover

BOATER’S SAFETY COURSE Saturday, June 8, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Run by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, this course satisfies SuffolkCounty requirements, and the certificate will not expire. A feeof $25 per patron,payable to “Flotilla-18-06,” will be collectedin the form of a checkon the day of class,and covers all studymaterials includingcompletion certificate and proof card needed to submit toNYS with your boating license application. Boaters 10 yearsof age and older may register for this program. Registrationbegins Wednesday, May 29.

lonG islanD Ducks anD FireWorks!

READY, SET. . . SUMMER!

Saturday, August 3 at 7:05 p.m.Tickets: $10.00

We have purchased 75 tickets for a Saturday night game of the Long Island Ducks vs. the York Revolution at the Bethpage Ball Park, located in Central Islip. Game time is 7:05 p.m., and will be followedby a Grucci’s Fireworks extravaganza. Travel to the game is on yourown. Valid Adult Brookhaven Free Library cardholders may purchase4 tickets per card beginning Saturday, July 13.

BROOKHAVEN FREE LIBRARY273 BEAVER DAM RD.BROOKHAVEN, NY 11719(631) 286-1923 (telephone) (631) 286-0120 (fax)E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.brookhavenfreelibrary.org

Hours:Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday: 12 - 4 p.m. September – June

Library Closings: Monday, May 27. The Library isClosed on Sundays 5/26/13 through 9/2/13.

The Board will meet on June 13 at 7:30 p.m.

We do not meet in July or August.

Board of TrusteesJudith Bird

Kathleen DuPointe AnnMarie Gordon

Jeff ScharpfClaudia Taylor Judith TraversJanet Quirk

Director: Kathleen Lacey

“Chill Out” with us this summer. Whether you are here in our building, attending programs, checking out mate-rials, or accessing our services remotely while beach or poolside, BFL has everything you need to make this sum-mer sizzle! All summer long, take advantage of everything your library has to offer and earn raffle chances forgreat prizes along the way! BFL Adult cardholders can register to “Chill Out” beginning Monday, July 1.

BFL Staff and Trustees thank the family of James Redman for requesting donations tothe library in his memory. Donations have come from Mike and Lynne Scheibel andLinda Diasio. Jim will be missed. Thanks also to Meg Koch.

We would also like to thank Island Outreach Foundation, Inc. of Blue Point for their generous support ofYoung Adult Programming.

Thanks

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DAYTIME BOOK DISCUSSIONSSecond Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.Registration is encouraged but not required, and newmembers are always welcome. Copies of titles are available for check out at the Circulation Desk. June 11 - Tiger’s Wife by Téa ObrehtJuly 9 - Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine BrooksAugust 13 - Defending Jacob by William Landay

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSIONSThe last Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Registration is encouraged but not required, and newmembers are always welcome. Copies of titles are available for check out at the Circulation Desk.June 24 - Devil in the White City by Erik LarsonJuly 29 - The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa GregoryAugust 26 - A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

TUESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIESEvery Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Join us on Tuesdays for an afternoon of cinematic entertainment. New releases are shown whenever possible. Titles are available online and by calling thelibrary. No registration required.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON CREATIVESFridays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Our meeting room is open to all creatives! Bring yoursewing, stitching, quilting, knitting, or other creativeproject to work on in the company of other creativepeople. No formal instruction is provided, but advice isavailable if you ask. Feel free to bring a snack or drink ifyou wish. No registration is required and new membersare welcome!

SURF FEVER! Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Join us June 20, July 25, and August 29 as our resident“surfer dude” shares new surf film classics and oldfavorites! As always, snacks, friendship and “story”will be shared! All welcome. No registration required.

AGING IN PLACE INFORMATION SESSIONMonday, June 10 at 1:00 p.m.Bob Cuccaro and Rick Cashman, both with the LongIsland Chapter of the National Aging In Place Council(NAIPC), will discuss protecting your identity, long term care planning, and alternative funding sources.Registration begins Monday, June 3.

SOLAR POWERThursday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m.Join us for an information session all about solar powerand home installation. Registration begins Monday,June 3.

PADDLEBOARDING 101 Monday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. Paddleboarding combines a core strengthening beachworkout with the newest craze in water sports, and provides functional movement & fun for participants ofvarying ages & levels. Local resident, and founder ofGet Up Stand Up NY Paddleboarding Fitness, Meaghan Shannon BS, CSCS, will be here to answeryour questions about this amazing summer sport!Registration begins Monday, June 3.

MEDITATION FOR EVERYDAY LIVINGTuesday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m.In the fast-paced, stressful world we live in, is there away we can decompress, regain our center, and experience the peace we seek? Join John Bednarik ashe explores the power of meditation to help us transform our lives and joy and serenity. Registrationbegins Monday, June 3.

DIGITAL DOWNLOADS 101 Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m.Get your e-reader or tablet ready for summer reading!Come learn what FREE resources your library has tooffer including audio and eBook downloads. All ageswelcome. Registration begins Monday, June 3.

BBQ SIDESTuesday, July 2 at 7:00 p.m.Chef Richard is dropping by the Library to teach ussome delicious side dishes perfect for summer BBQ’s!There is a materials fee of $6.00. Registration beginsMonday, June 3.

A THOUSAND MEMORIES - LIVE IN CONCERT!Wednesday, July 10 at 6:00 p.m.Grab your friends, pack a picnic, and head to the libraryfor a fun concert on the lawn! Tommy Sullivan, world-class musician, original member, and musical

director of Johnny Maestro & theBrooklyn Bridge, and CharterInductee of the Long Island MusicHall of Fame, performs music fromthe 50s and 60s. Limited seating willbe provided. Feel free to bring yourown lawn chairs, and blankets. Allwelcome. No registration required.

BOOKS AND BAUBLESTuesday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m.Make a beautiful clus-tered initial necklacebased on PhilippaGregory’s The Other

Boleyn Girl. Get inspired by reading the title with ourEvening Book Discussion group. The title is our selec-tion for the month of July. Registration begins Monday,June 3.

NTD FILM SCREENINGThursday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. Join us for a special showing of an NTD Television production film, focused on the current state of civilrights in China and the practice of Falun Dafa.Registration begins Monday, June 3.

MOZZARELLA MAKING WORKSHOPMonday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m.Come learn the way to make fresh mozzarella in yourown home. First, Chef Richard will take you through theprocess of turning milk into curd. Next, all participantswill take the curd and create their own ball of fresh mozzarella to take home with them and enjoy with theirfamily. Please bring a large mixing bowl to class. Thereis a materials fee of $5.00. Registration begins Monday,June 3.

FALUN DAFAThursday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m.Join us for a lively demonstrationand introduction of Falun Dafa, apractice of the mind and body.Since Falun Dafa’s public introduc-tion in 1992, the practice has spread toover 60 countries worldwide and is practicedby over 100,000,000 people. The practice, guided bythe principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, andTolerance can help people achieve physical health, mental balance, and inner peace. Registration beginsMonday, June 3.

BE RED CROSS READYWednesday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m.In a 60-minute presentation by trainedRed Cross officials, participants will learnhow to create a plan, build a supply kit, aswell as keep loved ones safe andinformed during times of a disaster.Registration begins Monday, June 3.

Adult Programs

TEEN DRIVE FOR TROOPSThe Teens of BFL are seeking donations of travel sizehandy wipes, chap sticks and individually wrappedsnacks (no chocolate) to be sent to Troops overseas.Please make donations by Friday, August 16. We thankyou in advance for your generous support!

TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB:

June 24-August 19The Beneath the Surface program is focused onencouraging you to discover what is beneath your ownsurface by taking advantage of all that is available atyour library. Spend your summer making new friends,learning new skills, and reading great titles! Sign up forour reading club and earn chances to win awesomeprizes including gift cards, author signed book copies,event tickets, admission to special programs and muchmore! Earn extra raffle tickets by attending programs.Registration begins Monday, June 3.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKSInterested in books and trivia? Join BFL’s 1st everBattle of the Books team! Read 8 books and come toweekly practices. Then compete in the Suffolk CountyChampionship on August 10! Open to students entering grades 6-9 in the fall. Weekly practice meeting times will be decided based on team memberavailability. Registration begins Monday, June 3.

BOOK BUDDIESMondays June 24 (Training Session), July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, and 12 at 5:00 and/or 5:30 p.m. Do you enjoy the company of children and love reading? Volunteer to be a Book Buddyand earn community service hours by reading with younger children. Teens need to be prompt, committed, and reliable. 1st time “buddies” are required to attend a mandatory training session on Monday, June 24. For returning “buddies,” program begins July 1. Registration begins Monday, June 3.

PROJECT DUCT TAPEWednesday, June 26 at 5:00 p.m.Back by popular demand! Grab yourfriends and head to BFL for this fun challenge whereyou will be asked to produce different items using onlyDuct tape! Registration begins Monday, June 3.

WRITE THE NIGHTMondays, July 8 and 15 at 7:00 p.m.Do you love creative writing? In this 2-sessionprogram, we will work on a fun collaborativewriting project. Then, learn simple book binding techniques to create a unique journalfor your own work! Registration beginsMonday, June 3.

ANGRY BIRDS-LIVE!Tuesday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m.You have played the game on yourtouch screen device now come try itout in person! Create your own angrybirds and see if they can defeat theobstacles that we create. Registrationbegins Monday, June 3.

ANIME CELEBRATIONWednesday, July 17 at 5:00 p.m.Love Anime? Spend time discussing your favorite Anime titles with friends, make some unique Animeinspired crafts, and even enjoy some authentic Japanese delicacies. Registration begins Monday, June 3.

GIRLS NIGHT OUTMonday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m.Enjoy a night at the library with your friends and make your own lip-gloss, bracelets and sugar body

scrub! Registration begins Monday, June 3.

PARACORD SURVIVAL BRACELETWednesday, July 24 at 7:00 p.m.Emergency supply of cord in a tough, trendy bracelet! Useful for many purposes; shoelaces,lashings, snares, splints, even fishing lines and sewing threads! Registration beginsMonday, June 3.

HOGWARTS’S SUMMER SCHOOLWednesday, July 31 at 4:00 p.m.July 31st marks the birthday of Hogwarts’s mostfamous student, Harry Potter! To celebrate participatein team trivia, learn the basics of potion making andmore! Registration begins Monday, June 3.

ULTIMATE TEEN CHALLENGEWednesday, August 7 at 5:00 p.m.Bring your “A” game for a night of trivia, challenges,and stiff competition. Only one team will reignsupreme! Registration begins Monday, June 3.

CHAT AND CHEWMonday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m.Join Miss Jamie for pizza as we discuss the first bookin the Maze Runner series. Fans of The HungerGames and Divergent, will love this fast-paced,

action packed novel. The first 15 teens to sign up willreceive their own paperback copy. Registration beginsMonday, June 3.

STRING ARTTuesday, August 13 at 5:00 p.m.Design a unique wall hanging for your room. Registration begins Monday, June 3.

TASTE CHALLENGEMonday, August 19 at 7:00 p.m.Can you tell the difference between low fat and regular ice cream? What about store brand vs. namebrand cookies? Fill your taste buds with delectablebite-sized bits of different food as you chomp your wayto choosing which snack is which! Registration beginsMonday, June 3.

CUPCAKE WARSWednesday, August 21 at 5:00 p.m.Calling all cupcake enthusiasts! Head down to BFL andget ready to participate in team challenges and gamesfeaturing cupcakes. Registration begins Monday, June 3.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: CARE PACKAGES FOR TROOPSFriday, August 23 at 11:00 a.m.Join us to assemble care packages for our Troops. 2 hours of community service time will be earned.Registration begins Monday, June 3.

Young Adult Programs - Grades 7-12

Adult Program Registration - June 3 unless notedRegistration is required for most adult programs. Brookhaven Free Library card holders mayregister in person or by telephone beginning at 10:00 a.m. and online at www.brookhaven-freelibrary.org any time after 10:15 a.m. Out of district residents are welcome to register ifspace allows, one week after the posted registration date. Programs that have fees attachedrequire you to register in person at the library Circulation Desk.

Advance registration is suggested for all programs, and is a must for all programs requiring a fee.

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A note about program attendance: Our goal is to maximize attendance and offer as many South Country Central School District residents the opportunity to enjoy libraryprograms. Please notify us if you will be unable to attend a program so that we may call a child on our waiting list. Registration is required for most programs.

JUNE 4 - Countdown to Summer StoriesAge 2-Pre-KTuesdays, June 4, 11, 18 at 10:30 a.m.No registration.

JUNE 15 - Father’s Day Cup Building ChallengeKindergarten-Grade 3Saturday at 11:00 a.m.Celebrate Father’s Day by spending somequality time together. Refreshments will beserved.

JUNE 22 - Saturday StoriesAll welcomeSaturdays at 10:30 a.m.June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10A different staff member will read you one ofthe new books from the collection or their ownpersonal favorites. Come often and feel freeto bring visiting guests. No registration

JUNE 24 - Dig into Reading Summer Reading Club begins

JUNE 24 - Green Meadows Farm“Kids Dig Animals”All Ages Monday at 1:00 p.m.Back for his 4th year Jason brings many different frogs, bugs and animals for you to learn about and observe close up. Sing, danceand laugh! Rain date for this program is June29 at 1:00 p.m.

JUNE 26 - Stained Glass Headbands or RacecarsGrades 1-4Wednesday, Anytime 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

JUNE 27- Meet the Farmers Age 2-Grade 1 with a CaregiverThursday, June 27 at 11:00 a.m.Meet at the library with your lunch and picnicblanket. We’ll walk down to the HamletOrganic garden to meet the farmers, tour thefarm, taste some seasonal veggies and berriesand then have a picnic. The library will providewatermelon and drinks.

JUNE 28 - Oh My MessAge 1-Pre-KFridays, Anytime 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.June 28, July 5, 12

JULY 1 - Book Buddies Kindergarten-Grade 3Mondays, 5:00 or 5:30 p.m.July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12See details on back.

JULY 3 - Sprouting FlowersAge 3-Grade 2Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. stories followed by craft anytime 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

JULY 8 - Air GolfGrades 2-4Monday at 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.In the event of rain the Wii will be set up in thecommunity room for you to enjoy.

JULY 9 - Rainbow Fish Stories and CraftAges 3-Grade 2Tuesday - Hear the stories of Rainbow Fishfrom 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. followed by craft anytime 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

JULY 10 - Worm CompostPre-K-Grade 3WednesdayPre-K-Kindergarten - 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Grades 1-3 - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Make your own compost from a box, shreddednewspaper and real red worms.

JULY 11 - Free Summer Music Lessons for Violin, Viola, Cello and String BassGrades 1-6Thursday mornings - July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Group 1 - Grades 1-6 with little to no experience - 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.Group 2 - Grades 1-6 with at least 1 year ofplaying experience - 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Please see our website or pick up a flyer formore details.

JULY 11 - Summer Story TimeAll welcomeThursdays at 1:00 p.m.July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29If you are ready to sit for a story…we are here toshare them with you! Join us. No registration.

JULY 11 - Hamlet Organic Farm Tour and HarvestGrades 2-6 with a CaregiverThursday at 2:00 p.m.Meet at the library and walk down as a groupto the farm where farmers will give you a tourand answer your questions. We’ll harvest garlic and sample several dips that use garlicas an ingredient.

JULY 13 - Bierkos Garden Party ConcertFamiliesSaturday at 6:30 p.m.Bring lawn chairs or blankets. In the event of rain, the program will be held at Bellport Methodist Hall.

JULY 15 - Paint a Bug HabitatAges 3-KMonday, Anytime 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

JULY 15 - Decorative Garden TrowelGrades 3-6Monday, Anytime 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

JULY 16 - The Baby CircleNewborns-12 mos.Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.July 16, 23 and 30Parents and Grandparents are invited to bringbaby to the library to play and to make friends.We’ll share resources.

JULY 16 - Magic Salt Crystal GardenGrades 4-6Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

JULY 17 - Dig for BugsAges 3-Grade 1Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.

JULY 17 - Wii BowlingGrades 2-6Wednesday, Anytime 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

JULY 18 - My Reptile Guy Explorer ShowFamiliesThursday at 6:30 p.m.Enjoy this fully interactive show featuring sometruly amazing reptiles. The program also includesa petting zoo session for everyone to touch orhold the animals.Rain date is Thursday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.

JULY 19 - Kid Med Tropical Pool Party Walkers-age 5Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Wear your bathing suit, lather up with sun-screen and pack a picnic lunch. We’ll play inthe pools, hear some fun music and blend upsome tropical drinks for all.Rain date is Friday, August 23.

JULY 22 - Let’s SingAll welcomeMonday at 11:00 a.m.

JULY 23 - “Dig into Books” Scavenger HuntGrades 4-6Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

JULY 24 - Launch a Jet PlaneGrades 3-6 Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. Learn to make a cool jet that is propelled by a rubber band. After we’ll play some fun skill games.

JULY 25 - Gnome Story and CraftGrades 1-2Thursday at 5:00 p.m.

JULY 26 - Pizza for Lunch Kindergarten-Grade 2Friday 10:30 or 11:30 a.m.Hear a pizza story and then make one to takehome and bake off for lunch.

JULY 29 - Marble TournamentGrades 2-6Monday at 1:30 or 3:30 p.m.

JULY 31 - Recycled RobotsGrades 2-6Wednesday anytime 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

AUGUST 1 - Comedy Magic of Franee the ClownFamiliesThursday at 6:30 p.m.This hilarious comedy magic performance willsurely bring smiles to the entire family. Pleasebring lawn chairs or blankets.Rain date is Saturday, August 3 at 11:30 a.m.

AUGUST 2 - Recite and Sing Mother GooseNewborn to Pre-KFriday at 11:00 a.m.No registration.

CHILDREN’S AND YA PROGRAM REGISTRATION POLICY June, July and August registration begins June 3. Please register your child based on thegrade that he/she will be attending in September 2013. Online registration is available for children who have their own library cards and begins at 10:15 am.Phone or in person registration is available during library hours. Please note you must show your valid library card in order to register. Out of district residentsmay register, if space allows, one week after the posted registration date. The summer reading program is intended for South Country Central School District residents only.

REGISTRATION DAY

Monday,June 3rd

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Children’s Programs By the Date - Birth to Grade 6

Shaded programs = Mutiple Sessions