SEAFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER

FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK As the Seaford Public Library celebrates its 60th Anniversary of service to the Seaford Community we are

hoping that everyone is enjoying and relaxing this summer and including a healthy amount of reading and listening

materials to enhance the fun. There is still plenty of time to borrow the books (audio and downloadable e-books as well

as printed), and periodicals you planned to catch up on! We also have FREE Museum Passes, book discussions, popular

outdoor concerts, an outdoor Movie Night and a new Comedy Night!!! We continue to host lecturers and presenters on

interesting topics and the Summer Reading Clubs for Children and Teens are ever popular! There is always something

& more in store at YOUR Seaford Public Library. Come on down and bring your friends and family!

Frank McKenna

August 2017

YOUR DOORWAY TO THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Entertainment for a Saturday Evening

“Jetstream” Saturday, August 12th 7:30pm

A 6 piece high energy multi-talented band playing music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and today - brought to you in

partnership with the SEAFORD WELLNESS COUNCIL – to be held at the Seaford Train Station grass area.

Outdoor Movie - Beauty and the Beast (2017)

Saturday, August 5th 8:15pm

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

BRING YOUR CHAIR AND ENJOY!

Charles G. Schmitt

Funeral Home

“THE MEMORY KEEPER’S DAUGHTER” by Kim Edwards

Wednesday, September 20th 3:00pm

Join librarian Eric Wasserman for a fun and lively discussion of this award winning New York Times bestseller. Kim

Edwards’s stunning family drama evokes the spirit of Sue Miller and Alice Sebold, articulating every mother’s silent

fear: what would happen if you lost your child and she grew up without you? In 1964, when a blizzard forces Dr. David

Henry to deliver his own twins, he immediately recognizes that one of them has Down’s syndrome and makes a split-

second decision that will haunt all their lives forever. Registration begins Wednesday, August 23rd at the Reference Desk.

Copies of the book will be available when you register.

Sponsored by CHARLES G. SCHMITT FUNERAL HOME—to be held at the Seaford Train Station grass area.

“THE LION OF IRELAND: THE LEGEND OF BRIAN BORU” by Morgan Llywelyn

Tuesday, August 22nd 2:00pm

Facilitated by library director Frank McKenna. Register now at the Reference Desk. Copies of the book will be

available when you register.

ADULT PROGRAMS

SEAFORD LIBRARY/SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIDENTS ONLY ON THE FIRST DAY OF REGISTRATION

Art Exhibit - Lynn Nathansan - Photographs

Display Case - Diana McGuire– Elvis Presley Collection

DRIVING CLASSES

DEFENSIVE DRIVING (TWO-NIGHT CLASS)

Monday, August 14th & Wednesday, August 16th

7:00-10:00pm Cost: $20 (ages 60 & older); $30 (ages 59 & 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.

A.A.R.P. MATURE DRIVING

Friday, August 18th 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.

THE 3B’S

Monday, August 21st 1:00-2:00pm FREE

Reminisce with freelance writer Marjorie Gottlieb Wolfe

who will present her humorous take on Brooklyn, the

Bronx, and the Bungalows of Rockaway Beach, New

York. Registration begins Monday, August 7th at the

Reference Desk.

GOING IN STYLE

Wednesday, August 23rd 2:00pm FREE

Starring Oscar winners Morgan Freeman ("Million Dollar

Baby"), Michael Caine ("The Cider House Rules, "Hannah

and Her Sisters") and Alan Arkin ("Little Miss Sunshine").

Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved

ones, the three risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to

knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.

Rated: PG-13; 97 Minutes. REGISTRATION IS

REQUIRED. IN ORDER TO RESERVE A SEAT,

CALL THE LIBRARY AT 221-1334. Registration

begins Monday, August 7th. Each person may register for

one additional person. 55 seats maximum. Refreshments

and snacks will be served.

THERE ARE 12 SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC

AND YOU ARE ONE OF THEM

Wednesday, August 23rd 7:00-9:00pm FREE

Each one of the twelve signs of the zodiac has a

specialty. Wouldn't you like to know what yours is? Join

astrologer Patricia Weiss for an entertaining and

informative lecture about your Sun sign. Registration

begins Tuesday, August 8th at the Reference Desk.

TRASH OR TREASURE ANTIQUE

ROADSHOW

Thursday, August 24th 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 Tuesday, August 8th at the Reference

Desk.

ADULT COLORING NIGHT

Thursday, August 24th 7:00-8:45pm FREE

BLOOD DRIVE

Monday, August 28th 2:00-8:00pm In cooperation with the Long Island Blood Services, a

division of the New York Blood Center is proud to host a

blood drive in the Valentine Meehan 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.

Join Barbara Feinstein for this interactive presentation

designed to reintroduce adults of all ages to the joys and

values of coloring. It lowers stress and may even lower

your blood pressure. Registration begins Thursday,

August 10th at the Reference Desk. FILM

TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMS For those entering Grades 5 –12. Register for all programs at the Reference Desk.

**The Grand Prize Raffle Drawing for a $300 Ticketmaster Gift Card for the Teen Summer

Reading Program will be held Friday, August 11th

at the Cupcake Wars Program. Don’t miss

your chance to win! Get all the details at the Reference Desk.**

CARTOONING MADE EASY AND FLIP BOOK

Wednesday, August 2nd 4:00-6:00pm

Students will be instructed on the basics of cartooning so they can caricature the world around them and create original

cartoons as well as draw their favorite cartoon characters. No prior experience necessary. After that they will have the

opportunity to bring their animations to life in the form of a flip book. Each student will be able to make their drawings

move as they animate original cartoons of their own as well as some favorite cartoon characters. Register now.

LINE DANCING

Monday, August 7th 7:00-8:00pm

Join Miss Catherine for a fun filled class, learning the basics of line dancing. Register now.

HENNA ART

Wednesday, August 9th 4:30-6:30pm

Learn all about henna and have henna done on you! Register now.

FALL TREE PAINTING ON GLASS PICTURE FRAME

Monday, September 25th 4:00-5:00pm

Teens will enjoy using acrylic paint and a marker to create a painting of autumn trees over a glass picture frame. What a

great way for teens to welcome in the fall. Registration begins Friday, August 25th.

EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE COLLEGE APPLICATION AND

ADMISSION PROCESS AND NEEDN’T BE AFRAID

Wednesday, October 4th 7:00-9:00pm

Join Bernie and Leslie Bilawsky as they inform you about the process of applying to college. Questions like are the

SUNY/CUNY’s the way to go or in the admission process what do they really consider will be answered and

much more. Registration begins Friday, August 25th.

S.A.T REVIEW COURSE

Thursdays, October 5th, October 12th, October 19th, October 26th, November 2nd and November 9th

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 2017. Checks should be made

payable to Melissa Bielawski. You also must purchase the book "McGraw-Hill's S.A.T., 2017 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 Friday, August 25th.

Friends Book & Bake Sale

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.

Friday, September 29th & Saturday, September 30th

10am-4pm

In the Valentine Meehan Community Meeting Room

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

SEAFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY 2234 Jackson Avenue

Seaford, NY 11783-2691

Phone: 516-221-1334 Fax: 516-826-8133

E-Mail Address: seafordreference@nassaulibrary.info

Web Address: http://www.seafordlibrary.org

LIBRARY TRUSTEES:

Peter J. Ruffner, President

Patricia Coughlin, Vice-President

James DiPietro, Financial Secretary

Dr. Mary L. Westermann, Secretary

Margaret D. Grub, Assistant Financial Secretary

Non-Profit

Organization

U.S. Postage

PAID

Permit# 104

Seaford, NY

LIBRARY HOURS:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10-9pm

Wednesday 1-9pm

Friday 10-6pm

Saturday 9-1pm

The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees:

Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 at 7pm. The public is welcome.

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.

ECRWSS

RESIDENT

Frank McKenna, Director

Ida Zaharopoulos, Newsletter Editor

The 2017 Summer Reading Program, “BUILD A BETTER WORLD” 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:

800+ 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

Nathalie, Miss Sara, Christopher & Jessica. They are so amazing,

both individually and as a fantastic team. THANK YOU!

Summer Reading

Finale Show

Seaford Harbor School

Thursday, August 17th

10:00am

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.

JOHN REID

Miss Jackie Lopez- Head of Children’s Services