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 library programs. 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 all programs.

Children’s Programs - Babies to Pre-K

MarchMarch 4 - REGISTRATION DAYMarch and April program registration beginstoday.

March 5 - On My Own StorytimeAges 3-Pre-K10:30, 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26

March 6 - Wee PlayAges 2-Pre-KAnytime 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20Week 1 - Puzzle PlayWeek 2 - Stamping FunWeek 3 - Block Play

March 7 - Parent & Child StorytimeAges 2-3 • 10:30 a.m.Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28

March 8 - Yoga for KidsAges 1-3 • 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.Friday, March 8, Mondays, April 22 & May 20This class is a creative and fun way to stimulateyour child's development and give you somegentle exercise too!

March 10 - Birdseed RollsGrades Pre-K-3 Anytime 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Help our feathered friends find somedelicious seeds to get them throughthe last of these winter days.

March 11 - More Stories Please - A Pajama StorytimeAge 2-Grade 2 • 6:30 p.m.

March 15 - Parent Child WorkshopWalkers-30 months 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.Fridays, March 15, 22, 29 and April 5Come meet other parents, talk to the expertsabout your parenting concern and engage insome enjoyable one on one time with yourtoddler.

March 16 - Annual St. Patrick’s Day Gold HuntWalkers-Age 5 • 11:00 a.m.The leprechaun has spilled his pot of gold allover the library lawn. Be here at 11:00 a.m.sharp to find your share. Bring your camera;you just might catch a glimpse of the lep-rechaun himself! Irish soda bread and tea willbe served after the hunt. In the event of wet orsnowy weather the library will have refresh-ments and a photo opportunity with “you knowwho” inside the building. For the safety of yourchild, older siblings may not participate in thisprogram.

March 17 - Hands on ShamrocksAge 1-Grade 2 • Anytime 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Using paint and prints of your hands, create ashamrock hanging.

AprilNational Ocean Week begins today and tocelebrate this amazing natural resource wewill be engaged in ocean projects all week.

April 2 - Springtime Story and CraftAges 3-Pre-K 10:30, 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30Week 1 - Sea JelliesWeek 2 - April ShowersWeek 3 - Chick ChickWeek 4 - Flower CollageWeek 5 - Fairy Houses

April 3 - “In the Great Big Sea” -Memory GameAge 3-Pre-K Anytime 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Make a sea life memory game to take home and play with friends and family.

April 4 - Parent and Child ConceptsAges 2-3 • Anytime 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25Each week we’ll set up a variety ofactivities that support the learn-ing of basic concepts.Week 1 - ColorsWeek 2 - ShapesWeek 3 - Big and LittleWeek 4 - How Many Do You See?

April 8 - “Let’s Sing”Birth-Pre-K • 10:30 a.m.

April 12 - Art SmartAge 2-Pre-K Anytime 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Fridays, April 12, 19, 26

April 17 - More Stories Please - A Pajama StorytimeAge 2-Grade 2 • 6:30 p.m.

April 29 - REGISTRATION DAY - May program registration begins today!

MayMay 1 - National Mother Goose DayCelebrationAges 2-Pre-K Anytime 12:00 - 7:00 p.m.Over the years there's been some speculationthat Mother Goose was actually a real person,namely Mary Goose, the mother-in-law of aBoston publisher who collected little rhymesshe sang to her grandchildren. Whether real orimagined, Mother Goose rhymes are an inte-gral part of our shared literary experience.

Today a variety of mother goose inspired coloring sheets and projects will be available to do from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. with group recitations at 1:00, 4:00 or 6:00 p.m. If youcome dressed as your favorite character, we’llenter your name to win a prize. One winnerwill be announced at each reading.

May 2 - Parent Child StorytimeAges 2-3 • 10:30 a.m.Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23

May 3 - “Let’s Sing”Birth-Pre-K • 10:30 a.m.

May 4 - Pet ParadeAll welcome 11:00 a.m.Show off your pet at the library today. Please bring your well behaved pet on a leash or in the proper carrier.

May 7 - I Can Play BINGOAge 3-Pre-K 10:30 or 11:30 a.m.

May 10 - Science ExplorersAge 2-Pre-KAnytime 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Fridays, May 10, 17 and 24

May 13 - Toddler Rhythms and SoundsAges 12-30 mos. 6:30 p.m.Enjoy a variety of musical sounds and activitieswith your toddler.

May 14 - Giant Memory GameAge 3-Pre-K 10:30 or 11:30 a.m.

May 14 - Twinkle Stars - Evening OpentimeWalkers-30 monthsAnytime 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.Tuesdays, May 14 & 21This is an opportunity for working parents tomeet other parents and engage in some enjoy-able one on one playtime with their toddler.

May 22 - Car Seat Safety Inspections10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (see box on page 2 for more information)

May 22 - More Stories Please - A Pajama StorytimeAge 2-Grade 2 • 6:30 p.m.

May 25 - Twenty Minute KiteGrades K-5 Anytime 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Just in time for your Memorial Day celebra-tions, learn to make the easiest kite ever.

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Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013Time: Train leaves Ronkonkoma at 9:40 a.m. andarrives at Penn Station at 10:59 a.m.Price: $9.25 for adults. Children under 5 years of agetravel for free.Last Day to purchase tickets for this trip date isSunday, April 7.

Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2013Time: Train leaves Ronkonkoma at 10:15 a.m. andarrives at Penn Station at 11:30 a.m.Price: $9.25 for adults. Children under 5 years of agetravel for free.Last Day to purchase tickets for this trip date isSunday, May 5.

Have a suggestion? A suggestion box is ready to accept your requests for materialpurchases, programs and other events or ideas. We love knowingwhat you want. It makes our job so much easier, and the library abetter place for you! Ask any staff member to show you where itis. To serve you is our pleasure!

Library Budget Vote and Trustee ElectionThe annual budget vote and Trustee election will be held at the library onTuesday, April 9, from 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. There are three Trustee positions available. Each term runs 5 years, and 2 terms may be served. As of this writing,the budget and candidates have not been finalized, but complete informationwill be available at the library and on our webpage by the time you are readingthis. We have loved seeing you at our programs, at our wonderful CentennialCelebration, and at the Circulation Desk. We hope to see you all here on votingday. We thank you for your support.

Annual Meeting of the Brookhaven Free Library The Annual Meeting of the Brookhaven Free Library will be held on Wednesday,March 27 at 7:00 p.m. Come learn what we have accomplished in the past yearand what our plans are for the year to come. The 2013-2014 operating budgetwill be presented, as well as the candidates for the Board of Trustees. This is alsothe evening we celebrate employee milestones. This year we have 6 importantanniversaries. Head of Children’s Services, Deb Domingos, has been here 25 short years! Margie O'Keefe (Circulation) and Jody Edwards (Maintenance) 20 years, Laura Palermo (Bookkeeper and Technical Services) 10 years; and Librarian, Jamie Papandrea and page, Emily Geiger, 5 years. Congratulations toall of these employees! We hope you can come and show your support for themand for our library at our annual meeting and by voting on April 9.

ONE ISLAND,ONE BOOK Long Island Reads is an Island-wide reading initiative. Eachspring, people in Nassau and Suffolk come together to readthe same book, participate in discussions of the selectionand enjoy related events in public libraries. The BrookhavenFree Library has complimentary copies of this year’s selec-tion, Sutton by J. R. Moehringer, for the first 20 patrons tosign up for the discussion, to be held on April 9.

If you haven’t been to the library lately,now would be a great time! Thanks to avery generous donation from Norman,Lucia and Jamie Nelson, we haveimproved our reading room. We arewholeheartedly grateful for their subsidyof our comfortable new furnishings andupgraded lighting. Now there is roomfor more of you to enjoy our cozy fireplace, read a newspaper, or download a free book using our Wi-Fi.The Nelsons are descendants of one ofthe library’s original founders, MatildaNelson. We can only assume she wouldbe pleased. Thank you Nelsons!

Also to be included in our list of gener-ous donors are: The Brookhaven VillageAssociation, Brian and Mary Jane Cullenand Gil and Barbara Halpin.

April 1 – 30The food for fines program is back and ready to provide assistance to our local food pantries. From April 1 through April30, we will forgive up to $1.00 in overdue fines for each non-perishable fooditem you bring in. Some restrictions will apply. No fines? No problem! Weare happy to accept food donations from one and all.

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EVENING BOOK DISCUSSIONSThe last Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Registration is encouraged but not required, andnew members are always welcome. Copies of titlesare available for check out at theCirculation Desk.March 25 - Everything is Illuminatedby Jonathan Safran FoerApril 29 - The Marriage Plotby Jeffrey EugenidesMay 27 - Library Closed

DAYTIME BOOK DISCUSSIONSNo registration required.Second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.Registration is encouraged but not required, andnew members are always welcome. Copies of titles

are available for check out at theCirculation Desk.March 12 - Unbroken: A World WarII Story of Survival, Resilience, andRedemption by Laura HillenbrandApril 9 - Sutton by J. R. MoehringerMay 14 - Clara and Mr. Tiffany bySusan Vreeland

TUESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIESNo registration required.Every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Join us on Tuesdays for an afternoon of cinematicentertainment. New releases are shown wheneverpossible. Titles are available online and by callingthe library.

SURF FEVER! No registration required.Thursdays, March 21, April 18 and May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Join us as our resident surfer dude Matt sharesnew surf film classics and old favorites! As always,snacks, friendship and “story” will be shared!All welcome.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON CREATIVESNo registration required. New members wanted!Fridays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Our meeting room is open to all creatives! Bringyour sewing, stitching, quilting, knitting, or othercreative project to work on in the company ofother creative people. No formal instruction is provided, but advice is available if you ask. Feelfree to bring a snack or drink if you wish.

Wii WEDNESDAY FOR ADULTS AND SENIORSMarch 6, 13, 20, and 27 Anytime between 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Join us Wednesdays in March and get ready toWii! Enjoy bowling, golf, tennis, skiing and muchmore all in the comfort of our library programroom. Learn to feel comfortable using the controller and playing various types of gameswhile socializing with other community members.First time Wii players are encouraged to come!Registration begins Monday, March 4.

BAKING WITH THE BAKING COACH: IRISH SODA SCONESWednesday, March 13 at7:00 p.m.Join the Baking Coachand learn to make Irishsoda scones just in timefor St. Patrick’s Day! Youwill leave the library with scones ready for baking.Registration begins Monday, March 4.

ANNA KARENINAWednesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m.Enjoy the 2012 adaptation ofTolstoy’s classic work, starringKeira Knightley, on the library’sbig screen! Feel free to bring asnack or drink if you wish.

Registration begins, Monday, March 4.

NEW YORK DRIVER’S SAFETY COURSE Saturday, April 6, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. A representative from Empire Safety Council willbe here to present their 6 hour class, recognizedby all New York State insurance companies, whichcan help you reduce your auto collision and liability insurance rates by 10%. If you haveincurred violations during the 18 month periodprior to completing the course, up to four pointswill automatically be reduced on your driving

record. There is noformal exam. A fee of$27 will be collectedat registration. Pleasemake checks payableto “Empire SafetyCouncil”. Registrationbegins Monday,March 4.

A HISTORY OF SQUASSUX LANDING Sunday, April 7 at 1:00 p.m.Brookhaven VillageHistorian MartyVanLith will present a

narrated slide show of the long and colorful history of the Hamlet’s beloved Squassux Landingmarina. From the Unkechaug Indians, to the Postfamily and on to the present, see what the landinglooked like in the days of sailing ferries, boardinghouses, eeling and cutting salt hay on the marsh,and how this property came to belong to all hamlet residents. Registration begins Monday,March 4.

LIKE CATS AND DOGS! Sunday, April 14 at 1:00 p.m.April is National Pet Month so cele-brate by attending this delightfulDavid Houston performance. Usinghumorous readings told in the style of radiodrama, Houston and his partner will let the audience have an inside peek of “the innermosthopes and fears of our beloved pets.” Registrationbegins Monday, March 4.

SIMPLY CREATIVE VEGETABLESWednesday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m.Join professional chef Rob Scott to learn deliciousnew ways to prepare vegetables. Parmesan crust-ed Yukon gold potatoes, roasted plum tomatoesstuffed with garlic, herbs and gorgonzola, and panko and thyme roasted yellow squash are all on the menu. There is a feeof $5.00 for this program, due at registration.Registration begins Monday, March 4.

HEARING LOSS AND YOUWednesday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m.Join us for an informational session about hearingloss and stay for your FREE hearing screenings.Registration begins Monday, March 4.

Adult Programs

BROOKHAVEN FREE LIBRARY273 BEAVER DAM RD.BROOKHAVEN, NY 11719(631) 286-1923 (telephone) (631) 286-0120 (fax)E-mail: broolib@suffolk.lib.ny.us 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: Sunday, March 31, May 12 and Monday May 27. Our lastSunday open for the season is May 19.

Wii GAME NIGHTMonday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m.Chill out and take a break from schoolwork toplay Wii on the library’s giant screen. You maybring your own games. Snacks will be served.Registration begins Monday, March 4.

DIY MAGAZINE MIRRORWednesdays, March 27 and April 3 at 7:00 p.m.Decorate a mirror with recycledmagazines to make a unique wall hanging for your room.

Registration begins Monday, March 4.

ANIME CLUBSaturday, March 30 at 1:00 p.m.Love Anime? Spend the afternoon discussingyour favorite Anime titles with friends andmake some unique Anime inspired crafts.Registration begins Monday, March 4.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:DOWN ON THE FARM Saturday, April 13, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Rain date: Saturday, April 20Join Miss Jamie on a walk to the Hamlet OrganicGarden (H.O.G). Once there, we will learn a little bit about the farm and help with garlicplantings. Community service hours will beearned. Registration begins Monday, March 4.

JUNK DRAWER JEWELRY Sunday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m.Join us as we create unique new pieces fromother’s junk drawer jewelry! Registration beginsMonday, March 4.

AUTHOR’S UNLIMITEDSaturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Collegein Patchogue, NYJoin us for the 3rd Annual Authors Unlimited, aFREE event celebrating reading by connectingteens and authors. Meet authors such as PatriciaMcCormick, Natalie Standiford, Barry Lyga,Adam Gidwitz, George O'Connor, Tonya Hurley,Robert Lipsyste and many more! This all-dayevent takes place at St. Joseph’s College inPatchogue, NY and is presented by the publiclibraries of Suffolk County. Ask Miss Jamie how you can get a FAST PAST and head towww.authorsunlimited.org to meet the authors

and find out event details.

BIRDS NEST NECKLACEWednesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m.Make a beautiful necklace for Mom, just in time forMother’s Day. Registrationbegins Monday, March 4.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS INTEREST MEETINGMonday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m.Are you looking for a fun team challenge to participate in over the summer? Come learnabout Battle of the Books, an annual inter-librarycompetition held in August. Team members willread a selection of books and meet weekly topractice before the big competition! Parentsand guardians are asked to attend with theirchild. Please note, this program is for Teensentering grades 6-9 in September 2013.Registration begins Monday, March 4.

Young Adult Programs - Grades 7-12

Board meetings are: March 14, April 11 and May 9 at 7:30 pm As changes are sometimes unavoidable please call the library or check our online calendar to

verify dates and times.

Board of TrusteesJudith Bird, Rebecca Burkhead,

Kathleen DuPointe, AnnMarie Gordon, Jeff Scharpf,

Claudia Taylor, Judith TraversDirector: Kathleen Lacey

Adult Program Registration - March 4Registration 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.

Join us for the following meetings:

March 13 - "Brookhaven Free Library Memories"at Brookhaven Free Library

April 10 - Music, Music, Music at South Country Library

May 8 - Bayard Cutting Arboretum - Tour and Lunch

FIREPLACE LITERARY CLUB Meetings -

A note about program attendance: Our goal is to maximize attendance and thereby offer as many South Country Central School District residents the opportunity to enjoylibrary programs. 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 all programs.

MarchMarch 2 - Darlene Graham Concert1:00 p.m.

March 4 - REGISTRATION DAYMarch and April program registration begins today.

March 4 - Paper to Movie ClubGrades 4-6Pick up a copy of “James and the Giant Peach”read it on your own and then join your friendson April 27 at 11:00 a.m. to see the movie andchat. Pizza will be served for lunch.

March 6 - Leprechaun BucketGrades K-3 • 6:30 pmTake a leap over the rainbow and come tothe library to make a lucky leprechaunbucket for St. Patrick’s Day!

March 10 - Birdseed RollsGrades Pre-K-3 Anytime 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Help our feathered friends find somedelicious seeds to get them throughthe last of these winter days.

March 11 - More Stories Please - A Pajama StorytimeAge 2-Grade 2 • 6:30 p.m.

March 12 - Lucky Charms CupcakesGrades K-3 • 7:00 p.m.

March 17 - Hands on ShamrocksAge 1-Grade 2 Anytime 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Using paint and prints of your hands, create a shamrock hanging.

March 18 - String EggsGrades 3-6 • Anytime 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

March 24 - Have a Whale of a DayK-Grade 4 • Anytime 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Get a jump on National Ocean Week festivities happening this week at your library.

March 26 - Tales to TailsGrades 1-5

March 26, April 30and May 28Read to one ofthree certified therapy dogs. This

program builds confidence and excitement forall readers, but especially for readers whostruggle. Please call 286-1923 or stop by toregister. Appointments can be made for 15minute sessions between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.

AprilApril 1 - Acting Out - “Ugly Fish” by Kara LeReauGrades 1-3 • 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.At first Ugly Fish likes being alone in his tank somuch that he eats any fish that tries to share it,but when he becomes lonely, he devises a bet-ter plan. Join the laughs as we read the scriptand act out this hilarious story.

April 4 - Lego Club - Sea, Land, Air ChallengeGrades K-5 • 7:00 p.m.Thursdays, April 4, May 2 and June 6Join your friends and take the challenge.

April 8 - Acts of Kindness -Community Service Opportunity for Kids -Braided Dog Toys Grades 3-6 • Anytime 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.Today we will make braided dog toys forlocal shelter dogs.

April 16 - Wax Paper Art Grades 3-6 • 7:00 p.m.

April 17 - More Stories Please - A Pajama StorytimeAge 2-Grade 2 • 6:30 p.m.

April 20 - Last Chance CraftsGrades K-6 Anytime 11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.

April 22 - Crazy CatapultsGrades 3-6 • 7:00 p.m.Learn to make several simple catapults.

The best part will be testing them to seewhich one shoots a marshmallow the furthest!

April 28 - “The Missing Piece”-What Can You Make From Puzzle Pieces?Grades K-2 • Anytime 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.Replicate some of our ideas or come up withyour own projects made from puzzle pieces.

April 29 - REGISTRATION DAY May program registration begins today!

April 29 - May 5Screen Free Week Kick OffMake a pledge to be “screen free”this week. The library will host avariety of programs each day tohelp you keep your pledge.

April 29 - Knock Hockey and a SnackGrades 3-6 • Anytime 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

April 30 - Board GamesGrades 2-6 • Anytime 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.Bring your own game or play with one of ourmany games.

MayMay 4 - Pet ParadeAll welcome • 11:00 a.m.Show off your pet at the library today. Please bring your well behaved pet on a leash or in the proper carrier. In the event of rain the program will berescheduled.

May 6 - Paper RosesGrades K-2 • Anytime 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Learn to make a pretty paper rose to give toMom on her special day.

May 7 - Giant Graphic Paper DaisiesGrades 3-6 • 6:30 p.m.

May 8 - Sandpaper T-ShirtGrades 3-6 • Anytime 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.Bring a white t-shirt to the library and create aninteresting t-shirt. While you wait for the designto set you can make a very cool necklace froma large washer and pretty scrapbook paper.

May 11 - Junior ChefsGrades K-2 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.Learn to make Overnight French Toast. Each child will go home with a dish to bake on Mother’s Day morning.

May 18 - Acts of Kindness - Community ServiceOpportunity for Kids - Tie Dyed FlowersGrades 3-6 • 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.If you are an “artsy” kind of kid or just want tohave some fun decorating the children’s window this is the program for you. We’ll bemaking bunches of tie-dyed flowers for thissummer’s “Dig into Reading” program.

May 22 - More Stories Please - A Pajama StorytimeAge 2-Grade 2 • 6:30 p.m.

May 25 - Twenty Minute KiteGrades K-5 • Anytime 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.Just in time for your Memorial Day celebrations,learn to make the easiest kite ever.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM REGISTRATION DATES - March 4 and April 29Online registration is available for children who have their own library cards and begins at 10:15 a.m. Phone or in person registrationis available during library hours. Please note you must show your valid library card in order to register. Out of district residents may

register, if space allows, one week after the posted registration date.

Children’s Programs - Kindergarten to Grade 6

Babies to Pre-KPrograms on Back Cover

Of Special Interest to Parents:“Let’s Talk” - Times of Change: Our Tweens Tuesday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m.Have you asked yourself, “How doI talk to my child about the changesthey will be experiencing duringthese tween years?” Come andlearn strategies to answering yourchild’s questions in an informativeand age-appropriate manner fromAnthony Marmo from PlannedParenthood Hudson Peconic. Allare welcome. Please register.

Ident-a-Kit - A ChildIdentification Safety ProgramTuesday, April 9 Anytime 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.Ident-a-kit is a child safety programdesigned to assist parents and thepolice in identifying children in anemergency. The kit is yours to keepand update. It is vital to be pre-pared in the event of an emer-gency and these kits will give youpeace of mind. Perfect for home ortravel the kit includes a photo ofyour child, fingerprint, DNA swaband medical emergency informa-tion. All are welcome to attend.

Car Seat Safety Inspections Wednesday, May 22 between 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ever wonder if your safety seat isdoing its job correctly? Do youknow the proper way to install abooster seat or know if you’ve chosen the right one? Officer Terrance Buckley from the Suffolk County Police CommunityOutreach Bureau will provide freeinspections and answer all of yourquestions. All are welcome. Pleaseregister.

KIDS CINEMASATURDAYS AT 1:30 P.M.

March 9 - Hotel Transylvania

March 23 - Rise of the Guardians

April 13 - Ice Age 4: Continental Drift

VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS GRADES 3-6

April 8 - Makebraided fleece dogtoys to donate to a local shelter. See program listing for details.

May 18 - Help decorate the children’s room window withbunches of tie-dyed flowers. See program listing for details.