SEAFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY YOUR DOORWAY TO THE PAST, THE PRESENT & THE FUTURE

AUGUST 2018

OUTDOOR MOVIE - “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”

ENTERTAINMENT FOR A SATURDAY EVENING ALL CONCERTS BEGIN AT 7:30PM

“Steel Silk Band” Saturday, August 4th A 9 piece New York band covering some of the biggest artists through the decades including Billy Joel, Donna Summer, Heart, Alicia Keys, Styx, Whitney Houston and many more – presented in cooperation with the SEAFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – to be held in the parking lot at the Seaford Library.

“Turnpike Joe & the Traffic Jam” Saturday, August 18th Classic rock/pop tunes of the 60’s and 70’s. Music from Buddy Holly to Queen - brought to you in partnership with the SEAFORD WELLNESS COUNCIL – to be held at the Seaford Train Station, grass area.

When four teenagers discover an old video game console and play it, they are transported into the jungle-themed game Jumanji and must escape using the skills of their selected avatars. Rated PG-13, 119 minutes. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Nick Jonas - to be held at the Seaford Train Station, grass area. Raindate: Sunday, August 12th

Saturday, August 11th 8:00pm

BRING YOUR CHAIR OR BLANKET AND ENJOY!

NEWSLETTER

*ALL EVENTS GENEROUSLY CO-SPONSORED BY THE BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION*

Board of Trustees Position Open

Due to the recent resignation of Trustee James DiPietro, a vacancy has occurred on the Board of Trustees. If you are interested in serving your community as a member of the Board for the remainder of the term which expires on June 30, 2019, please send a cover letter and complete resume to Library Director Frank McKenna. You must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States and a resident of the Seaford School District in order to serve.

Seaford 375th Anniversary Presentation

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th 7:00-8:30pm

As part of this year’s celebration of the Seaford Community’s 375th Anniversary, please join us as Fred Roth, local historian and longest serving volunteer of the Seaford Fire Department, presents a fascinating review of the early history of Seaford Registration begins Tuesday, August 28th at the Reference Desk.

Blood Drive MONDAY, AUGUST 27th 2:00-8:00pm

The Long Island Blood Services, a division of the New York Blood Center, is proud to host a blood drive in the Valentine Meehan Community Meeting Room. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75 may donate blood. The procedure generally takes 7-10 minutes. After your donation, you will rest and have refreshments. ANYONE DONATING BLOOD WILL RECEIVE TWO FREE METS TICKETS. Appointments are recommended. Register now at the Reference Desk.

Microsoft Word Tips and Tricks MONDAY, AUGUST 6th, 7:00-9:00pm Cost: $5.00 Get more from Office with these time-saving Microsoft Word tips and tricks! Learn popular functions such as setting margins, using tabs and idents, columns, autocorrect, shortcuts and more! Register now at the Reference Desk.

Book Club TUESDAY, AUGUST 28th, 7:00pm OR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29th, 2:00pm Four lifelong friends' lives are turned upside down to hilarious ends when their book club tackles the infamous Fifty Shades of Grey. Starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda and Candice Bergen. Rated: PG-13; 104 Minutes. IN ORDER TO RESERVE A SEAT, CALL THE LIBRARY AT 221-1334. For both times, registration begins Tuesday, August 7th. Each person may register for one additional person. NO WALK-INS. Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Wildflower Salad Bowl & Servers THURSDAY, AUGUST 16th, 7:00-9:00pm Cost: $8.00 Shirley Ruby will show you how to paint a garden of wildflowers that are beautiful and colorful on a plastic salad bowl, and plastic fork and spoon for serving the salad. After completing this fun project, bring the salad bowl and utensil set home to add flare to your summertime mealtime decor. Registration begins Saturday, August 4th at the Reference Desk.

Trash or Treasure Antique Roadshow MONDAY, AUGUST 20th, 1:00-3:00pm FREE Do you have something old or unique and wonder if it has some value? Certified Appraiser Eddie Costello and his wife Jean will present a lecture that is both informative and highly entertaining on how to identify today’s hottest antiques and collectibles. The first 40 people registered will receive a free verbal appraisal of any one antique or collectible (no coins, currency, or stamps). Your treasure may even win you an award for the most unique antique or collectible of the show! Registration begins Thursday, August 9th at the Reference Desk.

Wontons MONDAY, AUGUST 20th, 7:00-8:00pm Cost: $5.00 Come on in and have fun making wontons. We will make the filling and then you will take the wontons home to cook. While tasting we will review the recipe and discuss variations. Reg-istration begins Saturday, August 4th at the Refer-ence Desk.

Siamese Mahjong TUESDAY, AUGUST 21st, 1:30-3:30pm Join instructor Jacqui Palatnik to learn Siamese Mahjong. This brand-new game is a two-handed version of the game of MahJong. Learn to play with just one other person. You will find it stimulating, challenging, and lots of fun. Please bring a Mahjong set if you have one. Registration begins Monday, August 6th at the Reference Desk.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Artists are needed to display their artwork in our art exhibit. Please contact librarian Kristen Jording at 516-221-1334 if you are interested.

Art Exhibit: Earl Dawson—Photographs Display Case: Amanda Tucci – Artwork

ADULT PROGRAMS Seaford Library/School District residents

only on the first day of registration

Film

Cooking Class

DRIVING CLASSES

The search for America’s greatest novel is on! Visit PBS.org to check out the list

and vote. The winning novel will be announced in the Fall! Missing a read off the list? No problem! The Seaford Public

Library carries most books on the list.

A.A.R.P. Mature Driving

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17th, 10:00am-4:00pm Cost: $20 A.A.R.P. Members; $25 non-members PAYMENT BY CHECK ONLY-ONE CHECK PER PERSON- PAYABLE TO A.A.R.P. - PROOF OF A.A.R.P. MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Take this course to reduce your insurance rates and enjoy your driving privilege longer. Each person on line may register for one additional person. Space is limited. NO REFUNDS. Register now at the Reference Desk.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Defensive Driving (Two Night Class) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22nd & THURSDAY, AUGUST 23rd, 7:00-10:00pm Cost: $20.00 (for ages 60 and older) $30.00 (for ages 59 and younger) Save 10% on your auto insurance and reduce up to 4 points on your driver’s license. Make checks payable to Safe Trips, INC. Register now at the Reference Desk.

“Before the Fall” by Noah Hawley WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 3:00pm Join librarian Eric Wasserman for a lively discussion of this award winning best seller. On a foggy summer night, eleven people depart Martha's Vine-yard on a private jet headed for New York. Sixteen minutes later, the unthinkable happens: the plane plunges into the ocean. The only survivors are the painter Scott Burroughs and a four-year-old boy. Amid trauma and chaos, the fragile relationship between Scott and the young boy grows and glows at the heart of this stunning novel, raising questions of fate, morality, and the inextricable ties that bind us together. Registration begins Wednesday, August 15th at the Reference Desk. Copies of the book will be available when you register.

BUS TRIP

Irish Literature Book Discussion “Paddy Clarke, ha-ha-ha” by Roddy Doyle TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, 1:00pm Upstairs-Suite 204 Facilitated by Library Director Frank McKenna. Copies will be available when you register. Registration begins Tuesday, August 21st at the Reference Desk.

City Island - Bartow-Pell Mansion & the Nautical Museum WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10th Bus leaves at 8:15am Cost: $116 per person (includes gratuity)

Enjoy a day on charming City Island, a 1.5-mile historic seaside community, which feels more like a New England fishing village than the Bronx. Enjoy a docent guided tour of the Bartow-Pell Mansion; a national landmark and one of the most beautifully situated homes in the city. Lunch is included at the Sea Shore Restaurant on the waterfront followed by a docent guided tour of the Nautical Museum. Lunch choice to be made that day. Seaford Library/School District residents only on the first day of registration. Each person may register for one additional person. First come, first served. Space is limited. Registration begins Tuesday, August 28th at the Circulation Desk.

The Library offers various digital services available for Seaford cardholders! Services include:

Overdrive-downloadable e-books and e-audio books, including best-sellers, classics, award winners and more

RB Digital– offers a variety of your favorite magazines for download.

ROKU– a streaming video service that connects to your television. Find your favorite movie or T.V. show!

STORYHOUR

11am, 2pm or 7pm

Ages 3-7 (separation class)

Tuesday, August 7th

Enjoy an hour of stories, films and

a craft. Registration not required!

TOT TIME

10:15-10:45am

18 mths.– 3 yrs. w/adult

Tuesday, August 7th

Must be 18 months by July 3,

2018 (born by January 3, 2017)

Enjoy a 1/2 hour of stories,

fingerplays, songs, dancing,

movie & craft.

Registration and Birth Certificates

required!

August 2nd– Leap and Black Panther

August 9th– Smurfs the Lost Village and

A Wrinkle in Time

All ages/Registration not required

Please check the Summer Reading

Calendar for showtimes and for more

information visit our website!

www.seafordlibrary.org

Summer Reading

Finale Show

Get ready for some sizzling

excitement! This show is filled with

juggling, audience participation,

balancing, and tons of comedy!

All children who participated in

our summer reading program are

invited to our Summer Reading

Finale Party. Sponsored by the

Friends Of The Library. Thank you

for all that you do to enrich our

library and our community.

2018 LIBRARIES ROCK

The 2018 Summer Reading Program, “LIBRARIES ROCK” is winding down, and of

course we'd like to give a big Thank You to THE CHILDREN OF SEAFORD who

participated. Because without our young readers there wouldn't be a Summer

Reading Club. We had a record number of children register and participate in

Summer Reading including:

600+ registered participants

9,000+ people attended 80+ events

Way to go Seaford!

Many thanks again to our volunteers who put in many busy hours during the

months of June, July & August. Without these dedicated workers, the Summer

Reading Program would not be possible. An especially big note of thanks to Miss

Sabrina, Miss Kristina, Miss Michelle, Christopher & Jessica. They are so amazing,

both individually and as a fantastic team. THANK YOU!

Miss Jackie Lopez- Head of Children’s Services

JUMPBUNCH GROUP GAMES

Wednesday, August 8th 1:30-2:30pm

Join JumpBunch for an afternoon of group games and peer fitness

fun. Kids will enjoy this upbeat hour of sports related games.

Grades K-2. Registration begins Wednesday, August 1st.

PLAYHOORAY FAMILIES

Wednesday, August 8th 3:00-3:45pm

Join us for a delightful program of music, movement, and rhymes.

Birth-6 years old w/adult. Registration begins Wednesday, August

1st.

ICE CREAM EXTRAVAGANZA

Friday, August 10th 12:00-1:00pm or 1:30-2:30pm or 3:00-4:00pm

Come join us for an hour of stories, a craft and an ice cream treat!

Age 4-Grade 3. Registration begins Friday, August 3rd.

LET’S GET READY FOR SCHOOL

Monday, August 13th 10:30-11:30am

Join A Time for Kids., Inc. for an education program all about

getting ready for school! This is a fast paced hour that includes

singing, dancing, storytelling, crafts and much more! Ages 3-5 years

old w/adult. Registration begins Monday, August 6th.

JUMPBUNCH SOCCER

Monday, August 13th 12:30-1:15pm

JumpBunch is back for another action filled hour of soccer fun!

Learn soccer drills, play with peers and exercise the afternoon

away with JumpBunch! Ages 2-5 years old w/adult. Registration

begins Monday, August 6th.

POSITIVE PARENTING W/DONNA

Monday, August 13th 4:00-5:00pm

Learn positive parenting discpline techniques to be used with your

child. Parents will learn hat the top tantrum triggers are and how to

handle challenging behavior with a more proactive and positive

approach. Ages 1 1/2- 3 years old w/adult. Registration begins

Monday, August 6th.

THE LIBRARY ROCKS PARTY

Tuesday, August 14th 12:00-1:00pm

Play musical themed games with Chef Rob Scott. Everyone will

make a summer parfait with pudding, fruit, whipped cream and

cake. Every participant will have a chance to win a Boom Box set.

Grades K-5. Registration begins Tuesday, August 7th.

ART WITH AMY– SANDCASTLES

Tuesday, August 14th 4:00-5:00pm

Join art teacher Amy as she uses inspiration from the beach and

sandcastles for this fun-filled hour of crafting. Grades 1-

5. Registration begins Tuesday, August 7th.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

JESTER JIM Seaford Harbor School

Wednesday, August 15th

10:00am

Everyone needs

especially

The Seaford Public Library! We support the most important asset in our community, your library! Help us maintain the quality of programs we have been able to do by becoming a Friend of the Seaford Public Library.

The Friends are not funded by tax money. Our source of income comes from membership, raffles and the Friends Book/Bake Sales. Your support does make a difference!

We invite you to become an active member or to renew your membership if you’ve been a Friend in the past. Thank You!

Caroline Tesseyman,

President of the Friends

What being our friend does for

TIME TO JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP! Return to: Friends of the Seaford Public Library, 2234 Jackson Avenue, Seaford, NY 11783

Membership is from September 1st, 2018 to August 31st, 2019

Individual…………… $5 Name: ____________________________________

Family………………..$10 Address: __________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________

Email: ____________________________________

Your membership contribution is appreciated.

Please make your check payable to: Friends of Seaford Public Library

The Friends also need active volunteers to help us expand our support activities. I am most interested in helping with: (check all that apply)

________ Fall Book Sale ______ Fall Baked Goods Sale

________ Spring Book Sale ______ Spring Baked Goods Sale

For Children: Teddy Bear Tea Mad Hatter Tea Summer Reading Program Fi-

nale Show

For Adults: Summer Music Concert Adult Winter Reading-Grand

Prize

For the Community: Museum Passes Holiday Flowers & Deco-

rations LED Display @ Circulation

Friends Meeting Friday, August 10th

10:00am

Upstairs-Suite 204

Please check the library website

for additional meetings!

FRIENDS BOOK & BAKE SALE

FRIDAY SEPT. 28TH & SATURDAY SEPT. 29TH 10AM-4PM

SEAFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY 2234 Jackson Avenue Seaford, NY 11783-2691 Phone: 516-221-1334 Fax: 516-826-8133 E-Mail Address: seafordreference@nassaulibrary.org Web Address: http://www.seafordlibrary.org BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

Peter J. Ruffner, President

Patricia Coughlin, Vice-President Dr. Mary L. Westermann, Secretary Margaret D. Grub, Financial Secretary

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Seaford, NY LIBRARY HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10-9pm Wednesday 1-9pm Friday 10-6pm Saturday summer hours 6/16-9/1 9-1pm

Frank McKenna, Director Ida Zaharopoulos, Newsletter Editor

The Seaford Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

The Library will be closed Monday, September 3rd for Labor Day.

The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees: Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 at 7pm. The public is welcome.

Graffiti Art Logo Workshop WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1st 5:00-6:30pm

Learn the various forms of graffiti art from professor and artist Chris Vivas. You will get a chance to sketch, layout and create a finalized version.

For grades 5-12. Register online at www.seafordlibrary.org or call the Reference Desk at 516 221-1334.

Chopped FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 4:00-5:30pm Teen chefs will compete as a team to make unforgettable meals. Rounds consist of an appetizer, an entrée and a dessert using mystery ingredients. Prizes will be given out to the chopped champions. Register now.

Henna Tattoo MONDAY, AUGUST 6th , 4:00-5:30pm Between the beautiful designs and where on your body to put the tattoo the possibilities are endless! Register now.

Summer Slime Lab WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8th, 4:30-5:30pm Teens will enjoy mixing together simple household ingredients, watercolors, and more as they create “slime” that will both fascinate and excite them. Teens will be able to take some slime home in a container to continue the fun and exploration! Register now.

Cupcake Wars FRIDAY, AUGUST 10th, 4:30-5:30pm

Teens will come up with an original theme and decorate cupcakes as a team. Each team member will receive a certificate including best presentation, most colorful to eat, and overall appearance. Everyone receives a prize! The grand prize winner of the Summer Reading Program will be announced at the end of the program. Register now.

S.A.T. Review Course THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 20th, OCTOBER 4th, OCTOBER 11th, OCTOBER 18th, OCTOBER 25th, NOVEMBER 1st, 6:45-8:45pm Cost: $85.00 This series of six two -hour sessions will help prepare you to take the S.A.T. in the Fall 2018. Checks should be made payable to Melissa Bielawski. You also must purchase the book "McGraw-Hill's S.A.T., 2018 edition", at a cost of about $18 available from book stores or online sellers such as Amazon.com or BN.com. Please bring a calculator, pens, pencils & a notebook to each class. Limited number of spots available. Registration begins Thursday, August 30th.

SUMMER READING BOOKS – The Seaford Library has a lot of the required and suggested

summer reading books for the Seaford School District. Pick up your book now at the library! If a

book is not available, we can reserve it for you. Happy Reading!!!