Your newsletter for information, education and entertainment

Your newsletter for information, education and entertainment.

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THE GREAT GIVE BACK COMMUNITY PROJECT

in the area who give out to those in need. See pg. 6 for more info.

9/11: A PERSONAL REMEMBRANCE Tuesday, September 14 @ 7pm

as he tells his story of living through 9/11. See pg. 1 for more info.

THE KEYS OF AUTUMN: A PIANO PERFORMANCE Sunday, October 17 @ 2pm Join pianist J.K. Hodge and have a listen to the mystery and magic of Autumn on piano. See pg. 1 for more info.

HOCUS POCUS FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Friday, October 22 @ 6:30pm

Join us for a classic Halloween movie under the stars. See pg. 3 for more info.

“A LIBRARY CARD PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR DISCOVERY AND ACCESS TO A RICH AND DIVERSE WORLD. IT EMPOWERS YOU TO MAKE CHANGE

AND EXPERIENCE NEW STORIES.”

-Marley Dias, Library Card Sign-Up Month Honorary Chair

What will you discover at the library? CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL TEENTOBER PROGRAMS TO CELEBRATE OUR TEENS, ENCOURAGE THEM TO LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND FUEL THEIR PASSIONS IN AND OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY.

ONE-ON-ONE WITH SENATOR PHIL BOYLE Thursday, October 7 @ 5pm-7pm Connect with Senator Phil Boyle in a one-on-an appointment by calling the Senator’s Office at 631-665-2311.

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R e g i s t r a t i o n o p e n s F r i d a y , S e p t e m b e r 3 @ 1 0 a m 1. Send an email to [email protected]. Call the library at (631)661-70803. Register on our website www.westisliplibrary.org/adult-services/adult-programs

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for programs

Did you miss a West Islip Public Library activity? Check out our YouTube page for past craft classes and more!

SMARTER SOCIAL SECURITY (IN-PERSON) Tuesday, September 28 @ 7-8:30pm WIA 164 This workshop will provide a broad overview of the Social Security program as it relates to retirees and their beneficiaries. Learn the application process and when you can expect to receive benefits.

BACK TO ADVENTURE: AN UPDATED LOOK AT TRAVEL (ZOOM) Tuesday, September 21 @ 7pm WIA 161 Join travel agent Erin Sforza who will highlight tips to travel safer, explain where US Residents can travel, and share requirements for travel inside or outside the US. She will also provide attendees with online resources to help you travel smarter both now and post-Covid.

LEARN CANASTA (IN-PERSON) Tuesdays, October 5, 12 & 19 @ 10:30am-12:30pm WIA 165

Join avid Canasta player Jacqui Palatnik for a beginner or refresher course on this stimulating card game. Understand the game’s objective and basic rules to help you win. You must attend all sessions.

THE CULTURAL PHENOMENON OF HOME DNA TESTING (ZOOM) Thursday, September 23 @ 7pm WIA 162 In conjunction with the West Babylon and Deer Park Public Libraries, we are bringing this exciting virtual event presented by author Libby Copeland who will discuss her research for her book, The Lost Family: How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are. With more than 37 million people having been tested, a tipping point has been reached. Virtually all Americans are affected whether they have

been tested or not, and millions have been impacted by significant revelations in their immediate families. Join Ms. Copeland as she presents her amazing discoveries. If you would like to purchase a signed copy of her book, please email us at [email protected].

LEARN ITALIAN (IN-PERSON) Tuesdays, September 28-December 7 @ 1-2:30pm WIA 163

Develop your language skills by learning this romantic language. Whether you will be traveling to Italy or if you just have a love of Italian, these 10 sessions are perfect for you! No class on November 9th. WI Residents Only.

PINSTRIPES & TALES: CURIOUS STORIES THE YANKEES TOLD ME (IN-PERSON) Thursday, October 21 @ 7-8:30pm WIA 167 Bill is a lifelong New York Yankees fan who was asked to write a publication in Yankees Magazine titled, “Where Are They Now?” During this time, he interviewed 113 former Yankees. Come and listen to Bill who will relate some of the more humorous stories from these interviews and discuss the history of the Yankees.

9/11: A PERSONAL REMEMBRANCE (IN-PERSON) Tuesday, September 14 @ 7pm WIA 160 Join Ken Summers, a retired employee of Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, who was engulfed by a fireball in the lobby of the North Tower (WTC1), and physically blown out of the building onto the fringes of the West Side Highway. Suffering burns to 25% of his body, he tells his story and recollections of his recovery. Ken will be happy to host a Q & A at the end of his talk.

Our county legislature has awarded the library the Suffolk County Cultural Omnibus Grant which allows us to bring more programs involving cultural arts such as creative writing, mu-sic, quilting, photography and much more to our community members. This logo is shown next to the programs that are grant funded in this newsletter. For the remainder of the year, be on the lookout for future programs provided by this grant and let us applaud Suffolk County for supporting the

UNDER THE HOOD: BASIC CAR MAINTENANCE (ZOOM) Tuesday, October 5 @ 7pm WIA 166 Are you taking a road trip? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to basic car care maintenance. John Paul, the AAA “Car Doctor,” will cover important maintenance steps you can take to keep your car running smoothly all year long. Bring your car questions and John will answer them!

GRASP/TASC (IN-PERSON) Wednesday, October 27 @ 5-9pm WIA 168 BOCES representatives will be here to give an overview of the GRASP/TASC course of study, which is designed to prepare non-traditional students for the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) High School Equivalency Test. No registration required and open to everyone.

THE KEYS OF AUTUMN: A PIANO PERFORMANCE (FACEBOOK LIVE) Sunday, October 17 @ 2pm Join pianist J.K. Hodge and have a listen to the mystery and magic of Autumn on piano. He will capture the time of year filled with beauty, richness, and color in a virtual performance. Enjoy classical music, popular music, American folksongs, and original music celebrating the fall season. Among the selections on the program are "Autumn Leaves," "Can't Help Falling in Love," "Keys to the Soul," "Fly Me to the Moon," and "Somewhere over the Rainbow”. No registration required.

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POPSICLE ART KIT FOR ADULTS (YOUTUBE) Monday, September 13 @ 10am WIA 140 Popsicle sticks aren’t just for kid crafts. Make a fun home décor sign using popsicle sticks, paint and letters to make a 3D effect. Video and supplies will be made available the date of the program. WI residents only.

GLASS ETCHING: FALL MASON JAR TAKE & MAKE (YOUTUBE) Friday, September 17 @ 10am WIA 141 Back by popular demand, decorate your home with this mason jar craft by using Armour Etch Cream and vinyl to create a fall image. Supplies and video instruction will be made available the date of the program. WI Residents Only.

QUILTING (IN-PERSON) Saturdays, September 25 & October 16 @ 10am-12pm WIA 142

Whether you are a beginner or experienced quilter, everyone is welcome! Sewing machines and materials will be provided or you may bring your own project to work on.

BLOCK ISLAND SEAFOOD (ZOOM) Tuesday, September 7 @ 6:30pm WIA 210 Chef Craig from the Block Island Seafood Company will demonstrate another fantastic virtual cooking show. Join him as he cooks a Monkfish with a lemon caper butter over sautéed spinach and watch him take a swing at Nashville Hot Chicken w/ creamy coleslaw.

PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING KIT (YOUTUBE) Wednesday, September 29 @ 6pm WIA 213

This dessert is a warm welcome to a chilly fall day. Create a pumpkin bread pudding using leftover bread and simple ingredients. Supplies, recipe and video will be provided the date and time of the program. WI Residents Only.

SENIOR FITNESS (ZOOM) Fridays, September 3-October 29 @ 11am WIA 150 Try out some virtual exercise with instructor Vicki Luckman as she motivates you through gentle movements and high energy music from decades past.

CHAIR YOGA (ZOOM) Thursdays, October 7 & 14 @ 7pm WIA 152 Learn some gentle movements from the comfort of a chair to help increase your strength and mobility. Certified yoga instructor Uma Suchdeve will guide you through this fitness exercise to help relieve stress and anxiety.

NEW HOPE FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE (ZOOM) Thursday, September 30 @ 7pm WIA 151 Parker Jewish Institute’s Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands program has partnered with the Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s disease at Stony Brook University to present an informative discussion lead by an experienced physician about Alzheimer’s disease. Participants will also learn what to do if you or your loved one is experiencing memory loss and where to seek help.

MICROSOFT WORD MAIL MERGE (ZOOM) Wednesday, September 22 @ 6:30pm WIA 135 In this hands-on class, students will learn how mail merge is used to create multiple documents with identical layout, formatting, text, and graphics and produced in mass quantity. Learn how to use MS Word to create a mail merge for labels, form letters, envelopes, and emails.

INTRODUCTION TO ETSY (ZOOM) Wednesday, October 13 @ 6:30pm WIA 136 Learn how to use this very popular website to buy and sell handmade or vintage items as well as art and craft supplies. Some of the many topics covered are creating an account, checking reliability of sellers and buyers, online safety, and much more.

SEA GLASS PENDANT (IN-PERSON) Monday, October 18 –or– Tuesday, October 19 @ 6:30pm-8:30pm WIA 143 Donna Irvine is back to teach you how to make this colorful sea glass pendant using a wire wrapping technique. WI Residents Only.

ONLINE VACATION PLANNING (ZOOM) Wednesday, October 27 @ 7pm WIA 137 Now that places are becoming open again, it may be the time to start planning your next vacation! Join librarian Rebecca Kaplan to find out all the tools and tips on how to plan your vacation by yourself.

AFTERNOON DISCUSSION THE EXILES BY CHRISTINA BAKER KLINE (IN-PERSON) Tuesday, September 28 @ 2pm WIA 130 Sent to a Tasmanian penal colony after conceiving her employer’s grandchild, a young governess befriends a talented midwife and an orphaned Aboriginal chief’s

daughter while confronting the harsh realities of British colonialism and oppression in 19th-century Australia. Join librarian Liana for a discussion on this historical fiction piece. Books will be made available upon registration.

EVENING DISCUSSION THE KIND WORTH KILLING BY PETER SWANSON (IN-PERSON) Tuesday, October 26 @ 7pm WIA 131 Ted Severson is flying from London to Boston when he gets into an intense tête-à-tête with striking but enigmatic Lily

Kintner, finally blurting out that he could just kill his wife. When Lily coolly replies that she'd like to help, a murder plot is born. Join librarian Michaela to discuss this thrilling novel. Books will be made available upon registration.

FALL COOKING WITH CHEF ROB (FACEBOOK LIVE) Saturday, October 23 @ 3pm WIA 214 Join Chef Rob Scott on Facebook for another round of seasonal, delicious dishes. He will be making an Autumn Garden Vegetable Soup, Chopped Fall Salad with Apples and Cranberries in a Maple Cider Dressing, and finishing off with a Harvest Pumpkin Coffee Cake. Recipes will be sent a few days before the class.

Email [email protected] with any questions.

Sign-up for all programs and Take & Makes begins online Friday, September 3 @ 10:00 AM. Sign up online using your library card. Any information required for a program will be sent to the email address linked to your library card

before the start of the program. Virtual Programs are open to any Suffolk County Library Cardholder; In-Person Programs and Take & Makes are limited to West Islip Library Cardholders. All in-person programs at the library in September & October 2021 will be held

outside, weather permitting. Please adhere to age restrictions and note that space is very limited and requires registration.

HOCUS POCUS FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT for Families · WIJ004 Friday, October 22 @ 6:30 PM Bring chairs or a blanket and join us for a classic Halloween movie under the stars. Refreshments will be served. Families will have a choice between pretzels, churros, or popcorn from a fun and local visiting food truck. Virtual Family Trivia Wednesday, September 15 @ 7:00 PM WIJV01 | via Zoom Gather the family and guess your way through several rounds of simple trivia with Miss Kerri. Prizes will be awarded! Virtual Spooky Game Night Thursday, October 21 @ 7:00 PM WIJV02 | via Zoom Join Miss Carol for a fun and spooky evening of games and fun from the comfort of your home! Virtual Halloween Bingo! Wednesday, October 13 @ 4:30 PM WIJV14 | via Zoom Join Mrs. Sullivan for another fun afternoon of Bingo! Prizes will be awarded to game winners.

Incredible Cake Decorating Pick-Up: Week of September 13 WIJC01 | 1 per family Apple Crisp Pizza Pick-Up: Week of September 27 WIJC02 | 1 per family Chocolate Haunted House Pick-Up: Week of October 18 WIJC03 | 1 per family Mummy Donut Holes Pick-Up: Week of October 25 WIJC04 | 1 per family

Bootiful! Wood Fun Pick-up: Week of September 27 WIJC06 | Ages 3 - Grade 6 Witch’s Hat Cupcakes Pick-up: Week of October 4 WIJC07 | Ages 3 - Grade 6 Sugar Island Pumpkin Cookies Pick-up: Week of October 11 WIJC08 | Ages 3 - Grade 6 Trick or Treat Tote Pick-up: Week of October 18 WIJC09 | All Ages Trick or Treat and a Pumpkin! Pick-up: Week of October 25 WIJC24 | All Ages For this special Take & Make, kids will be able to trick or treat and visit the Pumpkin Patch, which will be set up in the Children’s Room.

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VIRTUAL

FAMILY TAKE & MAKES TAKE & MAKES FOR ALL AGES

Information and timing about picking up your Take & Makes will be sent via email. If a Take & Make is not picked up within the set time frame, your spot will be opened up

to someone on the Waiting List.

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Email [email protected] with any questions.

Weather permitting, all in-person programs at the library will be held

outside for the months of September & October. Please feel free to bring

a blanket, towel, or a chair.

TUESDAY STORYTIME WITH MISS KERRI Ages 2 - 4 years · WIJ011 Tuesdays, September 7, 21, October 5 & 26* @ 10:30 or 11:30 AM Join Miss Kerri and her ukulele outside for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! *Wear a costume for October 26! Please bring a blanket to sit upon.

LET’S DANCE! FOR PRESCHOOLERS Ages 3 - PreK · WIJ003 Friday, September 10 @ 10:00 AM Friday, October 8 @ 10:00 AM Join Great South Bay Dance for a fun, interactive class with some good music and fun dance moves! BUSY FINGERS FUN Ages 3 - PreK · WIJ005 Wednesday, September 15 @ 10:30 AM Occupational therapist Lisa Curley will help you learn fun ways to use household items which will assist with your little one’s fine motor skills. STORYTIME YOGA for Ages 3 - PreK · WIJ010 Friday, September 17 @ 12:30 PM Friday, October 22 @ 12:30 PM Join Margot for a peaceful afternoon of yoga and stories.

PAJAMA STORYTIME WITH MISS CAROL Ages 3 - 5 years · WIJ017 Thursdays, September 16, 30, October 14 & 28* @ 7:00 PM Bring a cozy blanket to sit upon and join Miss Carol for a fun night of stories, songs, and laughter...all in your pajamas! *Halloween PJs encouraged on October 28! BABIES BOOGIE for Ages 3 - 23 months · WIJ001 Wednesday, September 22 @ 10:00 AM Friday, October 29 @ 10:00 AM Enjoy this high-energy movement and music program designed for you and your baby! TODDLERS TANGO for Ages 2 - 4 years · WIJ014 Wednesday, September 22 @ 11:00 AM Friday, October 29 @ 11:00 AM Shake, rattle, and roll with your toddler in this high-energy music and movement program. MOMMY & ME WITH MISS RENEE Ages 12 - 35 months · WIJ008 Monday, September 27 @ 10:30 AM Monday, October 25 @ 10:30 AM Miss Renee will lead you through a circle time with stories, fingerplays, and songs for you and your little one. Bring a blanket to sit upon.

ZUMBINI Ages Birth to 4 years · WIJ021 Tuesday, September 28 @ 10:30 AM Monday, October 18 @ 10:30 AM This program combines music and dance for a morning full of learning and fun. LET’S MOVE WITH PLAYHOORAY Ages Birth to PreK · WIJ028 Monday, September 13 @ 10:30 or 11:30 AM Friday, October 15 @ 10:30 or 11:30 AM Dance, march, and move with Molly Mouse to the beat of contemporary music. SIGNING STORIES Ages Birth - PreK· WIJ002 Tuesday, October 12 @ 10:30 AM Join Lisa Curley for an interactive program with stories, fingerplays, and easy songs, all using sign language. Awesome Autumn PreK Craft Pick-up: Week of September 20 WIJC25 | for Preschoolers

Spooktacular PreK Craft Pick-up: Week of October 25 WIJC26 | for Preschoolers

Gobble, Gobble! Fingerpaint Pick-up: Week of November 1 WIJC27 | for Ages 2 - PreK

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TAKE & MAKES

All programs in this section are pre-registered and children must be accompanied by an adult.

MINDFULNESS Grades K - 6 · WIJ029 Tuesday, September 7 @ 4:00 PM Tuesday, October 5 @ 4:00 PM Join Miss Margot outside for some relaxation and stretching in the perfect setting!

TO BE CONTINUED: SPOOKY EDITION Grades 1 - 4 · WIJ006 Mondays, September 27 & October 4 @ 4:30PM Cozy up with some friends and an after-school snack for a spooooky chapter book read-aloud with Miss Kerri. You’ll get a paperback edition of the book to take home just in case we run out of time. Bring a pillow, blanket, or both!

BEGINNER SIGN LANGUAGE Grades K - 6 · WIJ020 Thursday, October 7 @ 4:30 PM Learn the basics of sign with Lisa Curley. All levels are welcome. ZUMBA FOR KIDS Grades K - 6 · WIJ019 Wednesday, September 29 @ 4:30 PM Tuesday, October 19 @ 4:30 PM Join Lauren Blum in this fun, get moving, jump around Zumba class for kids.

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GLOW-IN-THE-DARK CANVAS KIT (YOUTUBE) Friday, September 24 @ 10am WIYA 141 Bring a glimmering glow to your dark room by constructing an intriguing piece of art. Paints and canvas will be provided. Supplies and video instruction will be made available the date of the program.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS: email us to [email protected] , call us at (631)661-7080 or register on our website https://www.westisliplibrary.org/teen- services/teen-

Please add your name and age when registering for our Take & Make programs.

Limited to West Islip teen residents. WIN A BOOK BOX! Stop by the Reference Desk during the month of October and fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of our amazing book boxes filled with bookish items and of course, books! We will be awarding 4 different book boxes that will include fantasy, sci-fi, realistic fiction and so much more! One raffle ticket per person. If you can’t visit us, send an email to [email protected] stating your entry into the raffle.

VIDEO GAME DESIGN (ZOOM) Thursday, October 14 @ 7pm WIYA 163 In this class students learn an amazingly simple but highly robust game creation program/platform using the Unity interface.

HAUNTED HOUSE RAINBOW EFFECT KIT (YOUTUBE) Friday, October 15 @ 10am WIYA 144 In this fun and creative project, learn how to use circuits and conductive plastic to make a haunted house light up, one color at a time, mimicking the visible light

spectrum of the rainbow. WI TEEN Residents Only.

FIESTA FLOWERS GARLAND KIT (YOUTUBE) Monday, October 4 @ 10am WIYA 142 In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn how to make this vibrant garland to dress up your room for the fall season or to use it at your next party. Supplies and video link will be made available on the date of the program.

TEEN SPIDER WEB PIZZA KIT (YOUTUBE) Thursday, October 7 @ 6pm WIYA 143 Make this 7” round spooky pizza with a black olive as the spider. Take a pic before you gobble it up. Supplies, recipe and video instruction will be made available the date of the class.

Virtual Awesome Aviators Thursday, September 23 @ 4:30 PM Grades K - 6 | W I J V 0 2 | via Zoom Early aviators sure were adventurous! Learn about some famous fliers and then test your skills by building your own paper planes with the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Find out which shapes and folds make the best plane for flight.

Virtual & Take & Make: Beware the Kraken! Wednesday, October 20 @ 4:30 PM Grades K - 6 | W I J C 2 8 | via Zoom What has an eye the size of a dinner plate? The giant squid, of course! Discover interesting facts about this mysterious creature and create a fun giant squid craft. Pick-up: Week of October 18 Please only sign up for this program if you will be able to attend the Zoom meeting.

Virtual & Take & Make: Spooky Sea Creatures Tuesday, October 26 @ 4:30 PM Grades K - 6 | W I J C 2 9 | via Zoom During this spooky month, find out which unusual creatures lurk in the deep. Explore the ocean’s midnight zone and its unusual inhabitants, then make a sensory “ocean zones in a bottle” craft. Pick-up: Week of October 25

Please only sign up for this program if you will be able to attend the Zoom meeting.

Harry Potter Portrait Pick-up: Week of September 13 WIJC30 | Grades K - 6 Pop Its and Chocolate Pick-up: Week of September 20 WIJC31 | Grades K - 6

Frankie and the Wind Chimes Pick-up: Week of October 4 WIJC32 | Grades K - 6

Haunted Light Up House Pick-up: Week of October 11 WIJC33 | Grades K - 6 Who-Who’s Painting? Pick-up: Week of November 1 WIJC40 | Grades K - 6

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WELCOME PLAQUE (IN-PERSON) Saturday, October 16 @ 2pm WIYA 152 In participation with New York’s Great Give Back program, join us at the library to make a welcome sign which will be donated to Habitat for Humanity, an organization that pro-

vides homes to Long Island families. Earn two hours of community ser-vice by completing this project. WI Residents Only.

REVIEW WHAT’S NEW Check out one of our new books in the teen section, read it, and write a one page review on whether or not you would recommend this title to another person. Before you read and write your review, fill out our application and hand it in to our librarians at the Adult Reference Desk for approval of your book choice. Earn 2 hours of community service after you hand your review in.

DIGITAL SERVICES REVIEWER PROGRAM Explore the library’s many helpful digital resources on our website, westisliplibrary.org. Write a 3 paragraph review describing what resource you used, how it was useful and would you use it again. Some resources include Flipster to view magazines, Libby to view eBooks and Pronunciator to learn a new language. Earn 1 hour of community service for each review. Please email the library at [email protected] for more details.

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NOTE-TAKING & STUDYING EFFECTIVELY (ZOOM) Monday, September 20 @ 6:30pm WIYA 160 As the school year begins, get a jump start on developing your study skills. Join tutor Dominique Padurano, Ph.D. as she teaches you key strategies for critically reading, note-taking, and studying for exams. She will also guide parents through how to effectively monitor and assist their child at home as they experiment with these new techniques.

EASY BACK-TO-SCHOOL HAIRSTYLES (YOUTUBE) Wednesday, September 22 @ 6pm Alicia Villafana is back with another great beauty tutorial. She will teach you easy styles to make your morning a breeze when getting ready for school. Minimal hair tools required! Registration not required.

BABY LAP BLANKETS KIT (YOUTUBE) Friday, October 1 @ 10am WIYA 151 Good Samaritan Hospital is always in need of baby lap blankets for their maternity/pediatric ward. Earn one hour of community service by com-pleting a simple lap blanket and return it by October 22nd so that we can donate them to our local hospital. Supplies and video link will be made available the date of the program. WI Residents Only.

TEEN CONNECTION (IN-PERSON) Wednesday, October 20 @ 4pm WIYA 194 Join librarian Mrs. Coletti in-person as you connect with friends, play games, and share ideas for future programs you would like to see the Teen Department run. Earn 1 hour of community service.

WRITE A LETTER (ONLINE) Wednesday, September 8 @ 10am WIYA 150 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and you can show your support by writing a letter to a breast cancer patient. We will email you instructions and a sample letter to help you along. You may write up to two letters and each letter is worth one hour of community service. Please return all completed letters to the Reference Desk by September 29th.

The mission of The Great Give Back is to provide opportunities for the patrons of the

Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful, service-

oriented experiences.

This year, we will be collecting toiletries for local food pantries in the area who give out to those in need. If you would like to give, there will be a box in our lobby and we will collect items such as toilet paper, deodorant, toothpaste, soap, and other

hygienic items. You can also participate in our Welcome Plaque program. Details can be found under our Volunteer Programs.

SAT PREPARATION (ZOOM) Mondays, September 27, October 4, 18 & 25 @ 6pm-8pm WIYA 161 Be prepared for the November SAT exam. Experienced and certified teacher Chris Murphy will guide you through the English and Math portions of the test. Develop test taking skills and strategies to raise your SAT score. WI Residents Only.

CANDY TRIVIA (IN-PERSON) Friday, October 8 @ 4pm WIYA 162 Put your mind to the test as you answer questions about all things that are sweet. Each participant will receive some yummy, wrapped treats and the winning team will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card.

MONSTERS & ALIENS TERRARIUM (IN-PERSON) Tuesday, October 12 @ 4pm WIYA 163 Using pebbles, soil, gravel, succulents, glow-in-the-dark aliens and fuzzy monsters, you will create an adorable terrarium with a story!

BUBBLE BRAIDS (YOUTUBE) Wednesday, October 20 @ 6pm Looking for a cute and different way to elevate your braids? Look no further! Watch Alicia Villafana teach you the skill of bubble braids which are easy, different, and versatile! Registration not required.

STARBURST WREATH (YOUTUBE) Thursday, September 16 @ 10am WIYA 130 Create this colorful wreath using paper straws, poster board and ribbon. It’s a fun design to dress up your wall. Supplies will be made available on the date of the program.

FABRIC PUMPKINS (IN-PERSON) Wednesday, October 13 @ 4pm WIYA 131 Doreen McIlwaine is back to show you how to make this seasonal project. You will be using some colorful fall material to stuff and create a lovely fall decoration for your home.

MAKE YOUR OWN MAGNETS (IN-PERSON) Tuesday, September 21 @ 4:30pm WIYA 132 Using recycled bottle caps and paper, create your own magnets. You will also decorate a dry erase board to put the magnets on. Each board comes with a dry erase marker.

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PLEASE NOTE THE UPDATED COVID GUIDELINES AT THE LIBRARY:

LIBRARY HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 10-9 Friday: 10-6 Saturday: 9-5 Sunday (starting Sept. 19): 1-5

HOLIDAY HOURS: Monday, September 6 Labor Day Closed

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Marilyn Gutierrez, President Dana Waite Esposito, VP Louise Sokolowski Simonne Harkavy Margaret Bell

LIBRARY DIRECTOR Andrew J. Hamm

NEWSLETTER Elizabeth Chodrow Kerri Lorenz

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NY State has announced that it will follow the CDC Interim Guidance that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance. People who have NOT been vaccinated, including children, must continue to wear a mask.

This will be required for use of the library until further notice. Vaccinated individuals are, of course, welcome to continue wearing a mask if they so choose.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

LIBRARY HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 10-9 Friday: 10-6 Saturday: 9-5 Sunday (starting Sept. 19): 1-5 HOLIDAY HOURS: Monday, September 6 Labor Day Closed





SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 & SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19




At the end of August we bid a fond farewell to our Head of Circulation, Pam Coalter. Her dedication and commitment to public service throughout her twenty-six years at the library was appreciated by all and she will be greatly missed. We all wish her all the best in this new chapter of her life story.





































At present, NY State is following the CDC Interim Guidance that fully vaccinated people no longer must wear a mask or physically distance.People who have NOT been vaccinated, including children, must continue to wear a mask.

This will be required for use of the library until further notice. This guidance is subject to revision due to the spread of the Delta Variant.We encourage everyone to wear a mask and distance regardless of vaccination status, if possible ,as a precaution due recent increases in infection.


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