SUMMER READING THANK YOU!The Children’s Room would like to thank the following businesses and

organizations for their donations to our 2018 Summer Reading Clubs for children: Panera Bread, Applebees, Noodles and Company, Chipotle, The Cheesecake Factory, Adventureland, The Land of Make Believe, The Long Island Children’s Museum, The Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, Island Pottery and Studio, Oriental Trading, The Cradle of Aviation Museum, and the Bronx Zoo.

MINEOLA LIBRARY AT THE MINEOLA FAIR

Come to the Mineola Street Fair on Sunday, September 23. The Mineola Library will be well represented. Staff will be on hand to provide information on services and events; we will have great prizes to raffle off; a special story time; and some surprise guest characters will be stopping by! The fair runs from 10:00AM to 5:00PM and will take place on Jericho Turnpike between Mineola Boulevard and Willis Avenue. Look for the library’s table on the south side of the turnpike, near the firehouse. Check our website and Facebook page in September for a schedule of events and list of guest characters.

THE GREAT AMERICAN READThe Mineola Library is participating in The Great American Read. Designed to spark a national conversation about reading, literacy, and books that have inspired, moved, and shaped us. The Great

American Read is an eight-part PBS series and nationwide competition that

explores the joy of books and the power of reading through the lens of America’s 100

best-loved books as voted on by the public. Come check out our display and vote for your

favorite at pbs.org.greatamericanread.

LONG ISLAND CARES FOOD DRIVERUNS OCTOBER 22 THROUGH NOVEMBER 16

Healthy Food Drive Donations—low sodium, low-sugar, please. For example: canned items--beans, low sodium vegetables, tuna, chicken, stews,

tomatoes, pasta sauce, dried beans; peanut butter, jelly and jam, rolled oats, brown rice, olive or canola oil, dry soup mixes, shelf stable milk, pasta, cold cereals, baby food, beverages such as plastic containers of juice. Please, no glass jars and please do not give expired food items.

BLOOD DRIVE AT THE LIBRARY The library will be hosting a Blood Drive by the Long Island Blood Services on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at 1:30pm-7:30pm. Please donate now. You may register at the Reference Desk, or call 516-746-8488 Ext. 2. Walk-ins are always welcome.

CLAWS, PAWS, AND SCALES: PET EDUCATION AND ADOPTION FAIRSATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 FROM 11:00AM TO 3:00PM

Join us for the Mineola Library’s fourth annual shelter pet education, information, and adoption fair! Local animal rescues and shelters, such as The Long Island Parrot Society, Bobbi & the Strays, Pets 4 Luv, Long Island Rabbit Rescue and more, will be on site with adoptable animals.

Even if you can’t adopt, stop by to learn more about these wonderful organizations and pet some animals! There will also be animal related items for purchase and balloon art for the kids from Balloons by Brittany! Free and open to all!

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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEESTerence Timlin, President • Russell Sutherland

Maryanne Warnecke • Laura Kern • Michael VezziKaren Smith • Barbara Walsh

Please call or visit the Reference Desk to sign up for these programs.

ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES*SATURDAYS AT 10:15-11:00AM: NOVEMBER 3, 10, 17, 24, (SKIP 12/1), DECEMBER 8 & 15Join Kristen Fonte, licensed ZUMBA® instructor and certified personal trainer for this series of workout classes. At the core of each class is music from all over the world, resulting in international rhythms and moves to make the class time fly by. All fitness levels and body types may attend. A $25.00 nonrefundable cash fee is due at registration.

HEARTFULNESS MEDITATION WORKSHOPS* SATURDAYS AT 11:15AM-12:45PM: SEPTEMBER 8, 15, 22, 29In a few minutes, you will learn how to relax and feel the lightness and joy of your true nature.

CHI KUNG (QIGONG) MEDITATION CLASSES*TUESDAYS AT 10:15AM-11:15AM: SEPTEMBER 11, 18, 25, OCTOBER 2, 9, 16 & 23 Join Andrea Albergo for Chi Kung, which is considered a beautiful peaceful path for body, mind and spirit.

TAI CHI*THURSDAYS AT 10:30-11:30AM: SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27, OCTOBER 4 & 11Join Andrea Albergo for Tai Chi in the park. Program will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Otherwise, it will be held in the Library Community Room.

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THE CARLYLE PLAYERS PRESENT DAVID MAMET’S OLEANNASATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 AT 2:00PMThe Carlyle Players Theater Group return to the Mineola Library Stage for a matinee performance of Oleanna, written by David Mamet. The group was last seen in Mineola in their performance of “The Heiress”. This outstanding drama deals with the subject of sexual harassment, and political correctness, topics that are prevalent in today’s society. John, a college professor, meets with Carol, one of his students, alone in his office. Does he step over the line? Oleanna stars Nick D’Avanzo and Kaytee Montano. Directed by Anthony Mouras.

LONG ISLAND MANDOLIN AND GUITAR ORCHESTRA SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 2:00PMThe Long Island Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra (LIMAGO) presents a delightful mixed program of music, including folk, ethnic, classical, and popular genres. The orchestra is comprised of mandolins, mandolas, mandocello, guitars, bass and accordion.

THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE: ANY FRIEND OF PERCY D’ANGELINO IS A FRIEND OF MINE BY EASTLINE ABROAD LIBRARY PRODUCTIONSSATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 2:00PMEnjoy a side-splitting comedy, fully staged with scripts in hand. Starring John Torres, Alexandra Thomas & Peter Goike III. Originally staged by Peter Falk, Christian Slater and Jean Smart.

MOVIE MUSIC MAGIC!SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 AT 2:00PMJoin Gemini Journey’s: Diane Block, violinist and Terry Batts, cellist as they explore our common American experience through the lens of cinematic music: musical soundtracks from iconic films that resonate for all of us, including “The Wizard of Oz”, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”, “On the Waterfront”, “Peter Gunn”, “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” and the Beatles’ “A Hard Day’s Night” and “Help.”

PERFORMANCES

HOLIDAY SCHEDULEThe Library will be closed on the following days:

Saturday, September 1: Labor Day weekendMonday, September 3: Labor DayMonday, October 8: Columbus DayTuesday, November 6: Election DayMonday, November 12: Veterans Day (Observed)Thursday, November 22: Thanksgiving Day

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For the cowl: K hook(6.50mm)and I hook(5.5mm), Yarn needle, 170 yards of Yarn A: Lion Brand Tweed Stripes (caramel color shown) and 110 yards of Yarn B: Vanna’s Choice in a coordinating color (sample shown in Linen). Tweed Stripes is a Bulky #5 yarn, and Vanna’s Choice is a Worsted/Aran #4 yarn. Stitch marker (a safety pin works great).For the Poncho Top: Lion Brand LB Collection Cotton Bamboo (Weight: 3/light – 245 yds, 3.5 oz) Magnolia (#487-098) – 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7)) skeins [(approx. 400 (440, 480, 520, 560, 600)) g], Tapestry needle, Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook, Stitch markers or safety pins.

ABC’s OF MEDICARE*MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 7:00PMPresented by Carol Kaplowitz and Rachael AbramowiczMedicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and runs through December 7, 2018. Join us and find out what Medicare A & B cover, who is eligible, how and when to enroll, the significance of open enrollment, supplement options in NY, more about Medi-care Advantage, Part D Prescription Plan, changes available for 2019, Medicare vs. Employer group plans, Q & A to follow.

GEMS OF THE SILENT SCREEN: A SERIES OF SILENT SCREEN FILMSTHURSDAYS AT 1:30PM WITH ADAM SIMMS.Continuing with: Underworld (1927) September 6; Spies (1928) October 4; and, Pandora’s Box (1929) November 1, Modern Times (1936) December 6

THE FAMILY LOVE LETTER—ESTATE PLANNING WITH A HEART*MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 AT 7:00PMAt this workshop Samantha Cala and Rhonda Schwartz, AXA Advisors, LLC, will inform you on: Estate planning documents; the importance of Powers of Attorney—Medical and General; and details on the contents and use of the Family Love letter.

BLOOD DRIVE AT THE LIBRARY*The library will be hosting a Blood Drive by the Long Island Blood Services on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 FROM 1:30-7:30PM. Please donate now. You may register at the Reference Desk, or call 516-746-8488 Ext. 2. Walk-ins are always welcome.

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MAXIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY & RETIREMENT*MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 AT 7:00PMAt what age should you apply for Social Security? Do spousal ben-efits still exist? What about taxes on your Social Security income? How does Health Care & Long-Term Care fit into this all? Smart Decisions Require Good Information! Please join us as we discuss the details and learn how to make better choices and keep more money in YOUR pocket during retirement!

LECTURE: HOW GOOD POSTURE HABITS HELP PREVENT BACK PAIN*BY PRIORITY CHIROPRACTICWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 1:00PMResearch has shown that having good posture habits, along with strengthening the muscles in your back, can relieve and even prevent pain. The goal is to condition your muscles and create good habits so you can better support the spine to withstand the daily stresses put on your body.

THE FALL GARDEN*WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 7:00PMWe welcome master gardener Paul Levine (aka “Paulie the Plant Guy”) back to the library for a discussion of the fall garden, blooming with mums, sedum, asters, fall crocus, ornamental peppers and cabbage, Montauk daisies and phlox. Learn about the best soil and fertilizer for these plants as well as water-ing frequency, location and how to deal with garden pests. You will have a chance to go home with a plant too!

MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP*MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 17, 24 & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 11:00AMHave you ever wanted your best memories to be shared and re-membered forever? Join famous author, Jen Calonita, for guidance in writing your own memoir in these 3 classes and leave with these stories as more than just memories.

CROCHET CLASSES WITH APRIL DIANE*TUESDAYS AT 1:30-3:00PM ON: OCTOBER 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30Start a River Bed Cowl and a Poncho Top. You will need the fol-lowing materials:

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WALTER & JOAN HOBBS ART GALLERY: ARTISTS’ SHOWSPlease join us downstairs in the Walter & Joan Hobbs Art Gallery. Each month, an artist’s work will be on display for public viewing.

SEPTEMBER: Berges Alvarez – Recycled ArtOCTOBER: Howard Stevens – PhotographyNOVEMBER: Gloria Forte – Animal Portraits

SEPTEMBER 13 AND 14 - Murder on the Orient Express (2017). What starts out as a lavish train ride through Europe quickly unfolds into one of the most stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mysteries ever told. From the novel by best-selling author Agatha Christie, tells the tale of thirteen strangers stranded on a train, where everyone is a suspect. One man must race against time to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again.SEPTEMBER 27 AND 28 - The Post. Determined to uphold the nation’s civil liberties, Katharine Graham, publisher of the Washington Post, and hard-nosed editor Ben Bradlee join forces to expose a decades-long cover-up. However, the two must risk their careers and their freedom to bring truth to light.OCTOBER 11 AND 12 - The Mountain Between Us. Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must forge a connection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow-covered mountain. When they realize help is not coming, they embark on a perilous journey across the wilderness.OCTOBER 25 AND 26 - Battle of the Sexes. In the wake of the sexual revolution and the rise of the women’s movement, the 1973 tennis match between women’s world champion Billie Jean King and ex-men’s-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs became one of the most watched televised sports events of all time, reaching 90 million viewers around the world. As the rivalry between King and Riggs kicked into high gear, off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles.NOVEMBER 8 AND 9 - Hidden Figures. As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history. Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson crossed all gender, race, and professional lines while their brilliance and desire to dream big, beyond anything ever accomplished before by the human race, firmly cemented them in U.S. history as true American heroes.NOVEMBER 29 AND 30 - The Greatest Showman. A musical biography of “the greatest showman” PT Barnum. The film celebrates the birth of show business, and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

FILM SERIESThursdays at 6:30PM and Fridays at 11:00AM

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DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSESAARP SMART DRIVER COURSES* FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT 10:15AM-4:45PMThe AARP Smart Driver Course is open to individuals 50 and over. Please register at the Reference Desk. Checks payable to AARP, $20.00 AARP members, $25.00 all others, are required at registration. Forty participants may attend the course. Registration starts on August 20.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AT 10:15AM-4:45PMThe AARP Smart Driver Course is open to individuals 50 and over. Please register at the Reference Desk. Checks payable to AARP, $20.00 AARP members, $25.00 all others, are required at registration. Forty participants may attend the course. Registration starts on September 30.

EMPIRE SAFETY COUNCIL DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE*SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 AT 10:15AM-4:15PMIndividuals of all ages may attend. Checks for $27.00 payable to Empire Safety Council are necessary when registering. Forty par-ticipants may attend the course. Registration starts on October 29.

NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTHRUNS SEPTEMBER 15, 2018-OCTOBER 15, 2018

350+ YEAR EVOLUTION OF SALSASATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 2:00PMWITH JOSE OBANDO AND ENSEMBLEJose Obando traces the development of salsa beginning with the manufacture and use of percussion by the Africans, which was permitted by the Spaniards in their Caribbean colonies. They cover the music from Puerto Rico, Cuban, and the Dominican Republic as well as salsa. He will demonstrate salsa and teach the lively and simple merengue from the Dominican Republic. Jose Obando is the incorporator of the salsa museum in Spanish Harlem and its former executive director.

MEXICAN LASAGNA & TORTILLA SOUP*SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 AT 3:00PMJoin Chef Rob Scott for a cooking demonstration and tasting. He will be making Mexican Lasa-gna and Tortilla Soup with cheese sour cream. Fee: $5.00 per person, due at registration.

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After a summer hiatus, our Book Discussion Group is back. And we are celebrating our 15th anniversary with a new name—Cover to Cover! We will also have a new structure and some new faces from our staff. Meetings are on Thursday evenings and will follow the following structure:

7 pm- Meet and greet with refreshments7:15 pm- Discussion begins8:15 pm- Post-discussion mixer with refreshments

So come join us for great books, friends and conversations. Here are the selections for Fall 2018. Copies of the books will be avail-able for check out approximately one month before each meeting.

SEPTEMBER 20 - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith (Also our 15th Anniversary celebration with cake and festivities).OCTOBER 18 - Before We Were Yours by Lisa WingateNOVEMBER 15 - Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter

FALL STORYCRAFTERSTHURSDAYS: OCTOBER 4 TO NOVEMBER 8 AT 10:45AMAges 2 years old to kindergarten (with adult caregiver)Sign up begins Monday, September 17Join Ms. Meredith for exciting stories, favorite songs, and simple crafts.

PAJAMA STORYCRAFTERSWEDNESDAYS: OCTOBER 3 TO NOVEMBER 7 AT 7:00PMAges 2 years old to kindergarten (with adult caregiver)Sign up begins Monday, September 17Join Ms. Maryanne in your pajamas for exciting stories, favorite songs, and simple crafts.

BABY LAPSITMONDAYS AT 11:30 AM: OCTOBER 15, 22, 29, NOVEMBER 5Ages 4 mos. – 1 year with caregiverSign-up begins Monday, October 1Join us for bounces, tickles, songs, and more during this fun program. Find out how these simple activities enhance early literacy skills. Limit 12 families.

TALES FOR TOTSMONDAYS AT 11:30AM: NOVEMBER 19, 26, DECEMBER 3, 10Ages 13 – 23 months with adultSign-up begins Monday, November 5Are you too old for Baby Lapsit but too young for Storycrafters? This program is designed especially for you! It features songs, stories, movement, and more just for toddlers. Limit 12 families.

LIBRARY CARD SIGN UP MONTH CELEBRATIONDURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBERAges 4 years old and upDid you know that September is “National Library Card Sign Up Month?” If your child is four years old, and a parent already has a library card, your child can get their own library card! All new cardholders will receive a special gift from the Children’s Room. Apply for a card at the Circulation Desk!

BABY SIGN LANGUAGE 101TUESDAYS AT 11:30AM: SEPTEMBER 4, 18, 25, OCTOBER 2Ages birth and up with adultSign up begins Tuesday, August 21Discover the many benefits of signing with your hearing baby. Learn over 80 signs that will help your child to communicate more clearly. Expectant parents welcome. No experience neces-sary. Limit 15 families.

• All programs require advance sign-up (unless otherwise indicated).

• To sign up you must have a valid Mineola Library card (patrons with cards from other libraries will be put on a waitlist and contacted if space is available).

• Sign-up may be done in person, by phone (516-746-8488 ext. 1) or e-mail (childrensmineola@nassaulibrary.org). Please have your card handy when signing up for programs.

• Registered participants must be present when the program is scheduled to begin. After 5 minutes, your child’s spot may be given to someone on the waiting list.

• All programs have a minimum and a maximum enrollment. Programs may be cancelled due to insufficient registration or inclement weather.

• If you can’t attend a program, please contact the Children’s Desk. We often have an extensive waitlist of children waiting to get into a program.

PROGRAM POLICIES: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

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COVER TO COVER—OUR LIBRARY’S BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

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DRONES: A FLIGHT TO THE FUTURETUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT 3:00PM-5:00PMGrades 3 and upSign up begins Monday, August 20An instructor from the Cradle of Aviation Museum will let you explore the history of drones (unmanned aerial vehicles), discover how drones require computer programming knowledge, and even experiment flying a drone!

CHALK THE WALK (outdoors, weather permitting)MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT 4:00-5:00PMAll agesSign up begins Tuesday, September 4Let your imagination soar! Join us outside the library for some sidewalk decorating fun! Chalk will be provided; just bring your imagination.

JT’S LAW: CHOKING PREVENTION WORKSHOPWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 7:00PMFor Parents and CaregiversSign up begins Tuesday, September 4Learn the tools necessary to combat a food choking event. In addition, a registered nurse/nurse practitioner will teach parent/caregivers how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver on infants, young kids, and adults.

LEGO ROBOTICS WITH LEGO FIGURES TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 18, OCTOBER 16, NOVEMBER 27 AT 4:00PM-5:00PMGrades 2 and upSign up for all three sessions begins Tuesday, September 4Pair up with a partner to learn how to build simple Lego robotics featuring cute Lego figures/people and program them to move by using a Lego WeDo kit and a laptop computer. Prior experience with Lego robotics not required. *Lego robotics materials belong to the library, and are not to be taken home.

MINI EMOJI PAPER LANTERNSTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AT 4:30PMGrades 1 and upSign up begins Monday, September 10Decorate a paper lantern for the fall with a cute emoji face!

INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAYWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 4:30PMAges 2 years to Grade 2Sign up begins Tuesday, September 4Ahoy ye landlubbers! Today is “Talk Like A Pirate Day!” Set ye ship’s course for the Library for swashbuckling stories, crafts, and activities! Ye might even walk de plank!

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EDIBLE SLIMEMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AT 5:00PM-6:00PMGrades 3 and upSign up begins Monday, September 10Instructor Chris Buchman will show you how to make delicious and fun edible slime, using a microwave! *Food allergens may be present in this program.

BOOK CHARACTER BINGO NIGHTWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AT 7:00PMAges 3 years and up (with adult caregiver)Sign up begins Monday, September 10Be the first to shout out “Bingo!” and win some awesome prizes!

LIBRARY POP-UP EVENT WITH VIOLET FROM THE INCREDIBLES! (Outdoors)THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 4:30-5:30PMAll AgesNo sign up requiredCelebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with a visit from Violet from “The Incredibles,” then pick up a take-and-make craft, spin our prize wheel, and more! Crafts and prizes are while our sup-plies last; pictures with Violet are on a first come, first serve basis.

BABY SIGN LANGUAGE 201TUESDAYS AT 11:30 AM: OCTOBER 9, 16, 23, 30Ages birth and up with adultSign-up begins Tuesday, September 18Missed Session 1? Join us for a second session introducing over 80 signs (different from Session 1) that will help your child communi-cate more clearly. Newcomers and expectant parents welcome. No experience necessary. Limit 15 families.

SAFE & WARM QUILT PROJECTWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 3:30PM-5:00PMAges 8 and upSign-up begins Monday, September 17The library is partnering with the Family & Children’s Associa-tion, a 134-year old Mineola organization, to benefit their home-less youth programs. Volunteers will decorate 18” cloth squares provided by the library. These will be collected and eventually sewn into Long Island’s largest quilt.

STARLAB POP-UP PLANETARIUMSATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 AT 11:00AMGrades K and upSign up begins Monday, September 24Let the celestial adventure begin! Children will be introduced to the universe in this giant domed portable planetarium. No younger siblings, please!

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BABIES AND TODDLERS IN MOTIONSATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 AT 2:00PMBirth to 4 years old (with adult caregiver)Sign up begins Monday, September 24Get ready for stretching, balancing, jumping, circle dances, line dancing, instruments and even a circus with costumes. Presented by Lee Knight.

BUBBLE POP!WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 AT 4:30PMAges 3 years old to Grade 5. Sign up begins Monday, October 1Become a bubble scientist and learn more about the unique physical properties of bubbles. Experiment making bubbles and take home your own bubble print.

BALLOON CREATIONS (at the Pet Fair)SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 AT 11:00AM-2:00PMAll ages. No sign up requiredBalloons by Brittany will amaze children with her twisted balloon creations during the pet fair!

HALLOWEEN SCIENCEMONDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT 5:00PM-6:00PMGrades 1 and up. Sign up begins Tuesday, October 9Instructor Chris Buchman will show you the wonders of dry ice, show you how to make ghost bubbles, floating bubbles, and screaming balloons!

SWEET TREAT SQUISHIESTUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 4:30PMGrades 1 and up. Sign up begins Tuesday, October 9Decorate a squishy keychain that looks like a “sweet treat” with 3D paint! *Come dressed for a mess.

CREATURE IN THE SONIC SLIME!FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 AT 4:00PM-5:00PMGrades 1 and up. Sign up begins Tuesday, October 9Anthony Abbate, the Science Wizard, will show you how to make the most unbelievably gooey “oobleck” slime, and make it move, coming alive with sound waves! Take home your slime after the program.

SPOOKTACULAR BINGO!SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT 11:00AM-12:00PMAges 3 years and up (with adult caregiver)Sign up begins Tuesday, October 9Be the first to shout out “Boo” and win some frightfully-good prizes during this Halloween themed Bingo event.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS (continued) HALLOWEEN GLOW JARSMONDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 4:15PMAges 2 years old to Grade 1 (with adult caregiver)Sign up begins Monday, October 15We’ll read Halloween books and then create a luminous jar with tissue paper, glue, and tealights.

OWL DISCOVERYTUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 AT 4:00PM-5:00PMGrades 1 and upSign up begins Monday, October 15Meet live owls from the Volunteers for Wildlife and get an in-depth look at their amazing nocturnal hunting skills!

TRICK-OR-TREAT IN THE CHILDREN’S ROOMWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 AT 10:00AM TO 9:00PMAll ages. No sign up requiredStop by the Children’s Desk for a Halloween treat (while supplies last).

HALLOWEEN PERSONAL SKULL-SHAPED PIZZA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 AT 4:30PM-5:45PMAges 4 years old and up (with adult caregiver)IN PERSON ONLY SIGN UP begins Monday, October 15A $5.00 EXACT CASH ONLY, NON-REFUNDABLE INSTRUCTOR’S FEE, IS DUE AT SIGN UP.Join the Baking Coach and create a personalized skull-shaped pizza that you will bake at home.

SING-A-LONG WITH ARIELTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 AT 4:15PMAges 18 months and up (with adult caregiver)Sign up begins Monday, October 15Join Ariel for a sing-a-long, meet and greet, and a craft. Presented by Royal Princess Prep.

JUMP FOR JOY!WEDNESDAYS: NOVEMBER 7, 14, AND 21 AT 10:30AMAges 12 months (walkers only) to 5 years old (with adult caregiver)IN PERSON ONLY Sign up begins Monday, October 22A $5.00 PER CHILD EXACT CASH ONLY, NON-RE-FUNDABLE INSTRUCTOR’S FEE IS DUE AT SIGN UP AND COVERS ALL THREE SESSIONS.Ms. Joy is back with music and movement activities for little ones!

TURKEY TIMEFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 AT 4:15PM-5:00PMAll AgesSign up begins Monday, November 5Learn about and see a live turkey inside a roundabout enclosure from the Suffolk County Farm.

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BEANIE BOO PARTYTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 AT 4:15PMAges 4 years old to Grade 2. Sign up begins Mon., October 29Let’s celebrate all things “Beanie Boo.” Bring your Beanie Boo with you where you will make your own collar, design a “carrier,” and make a cupcake.

THANKSGIVING TURKEY JARSTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 AT 4:15PMAges 2 years old to Grade 1. Sign up begins on Mon., Oct. 29We’ll read some Thanksgiving Day books and then create a candy filled turkey jar.

HARRY POTTER SCIENCEMONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT 5:00PM-6:00PMGrades 1 and upSign up begins Tuesday, November 13Instructor Chris Buchman will show you how to make plastic, non-toxic magic worms come to life (using polymers), make exploding polyjuice, and simple lava lamps to see into the future!

“TINY FOOD” PARTY & MOVIEWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 AT 4:00PM-5:45PMAges 2 years and upSign up begins Tuesday, November 13Join us for a movie showing of “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” (Rated PG, 101 min.) and enjoy some cute “tiny food” refreshments, such as tiny “burger” candies, bite-size cookies, and more! *Food allergens may be present in this program.

ADOPT-A-SHELF VOLUNTEERSGrades 6-12Organized and detail-oriented volunteers are welcome to apply at the Children’s Desk to be an “adopt-a-shelf” volunteer. Volunteers will be responsible for keeping a section of the Children’s Room book collection in alphabetical or numerical order on a weekly basis. Hours are flexible and volunteers will earn volunteer/community credit. Sign up for one or more 2-hour time slots at the Children’s Desk.

TOY PARAMEDICS VOLUNTEERSGrades 6-12Volunteer to help keep the library’s toddler toys clean and in tip-top shape. Sign up for one or more hour time slots at the Children’s Desk. Volunteer/Community credit will be given.MINEOLA MINI CROCHET CIRCLESessions must be scheduled with Miss Kaye.Grades 6-12.Volunteers will learn how to crochet a 5x7 rectangle or knit a hat with Miss Kaye. During each appointment, they will work on their projects until completed. Completed projects will be donated to a place in need of crafted goods. Each session is worth one community service hour.

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YOUTUBE REVIEW SESSIONSSessions must be scheduled with Miss Kaye. Grades 6-12.Volunteers read graphic novels from our collection and provide reviews for them as specified by the hand-out provided. Each book is worth one hour of community service (this applies to standard sized graphic novels; graphic novels that are longer than average can be awarded with more than one hour). After a review is complete, another appointment needs to be made with Miss Kaye to record a review for YouTube, which will count for one more hour of community service. Videos will only be uploaded with parent or guardian consent.

TWEEN ROOMSept. 4, 13, 17, 18, 20, 24, 25, 27; Oct. 1, 2, 9, 11, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 29; Nov. 5, 8, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 293:00PM-4:00PM. Grades 5-12Come hang out with us at the library! Play games like Super Smash Bros, Minecraft, and MarioKart. Also enjoy board games and Lego builds with Miss Kaye and Miss Jaime. No sign up required. No limit. Tween Room is located downstairs in the Ann C. Hurley Community Room.

INTRODUCTION TO NAIL ARTWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 3:00PM-4:00PM (OUTDOOR DECK*)Ages 8-18 years old. Sign up begins Monday, August 27Instructor Michelle Vamos will help you learn the techniques to do the hottest trends in nail art, and have the opportunity to paint your partner’s nails. Go home with a beautiful manicure! *Workshop takes place outdoors on our outside deck on the main level of the library.

TWEEN ROOM MOVIE DAYSTHURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 20, OCTOBER 25, NOVEMBER 29 AT 3:00PM-5:00PMGrades 5-12Tween Room will last for two hours while we watch a movie of YOUR CHOICE. There will be no games played during the movie. Refreshments will be served. No sign up required. No limit.

TEEN READ WEEK IN THE TWEEN ROOMTUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 AND THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 3:00PM-4:00PMGrades 5-12“It’s Written in the Stars…READ” is the motto of this year’s Teen Read Week. Join us during Tween Room to have your stars examined or your fortune read. Pick up a book that matches the theme and tell us about it. No sign up required. No limit.

TWEEN ROOM SUPER SMASH BROS. TOURNAMENT Thursday, October 18 at 3:00PM-5:00PM. Grades 5-12Sign up begins Monday, October 1. Limit 16.Prove yourself worthy of a trophy in this tournament to end all tournaments. Go up against fellow Tween Room members in a game of Super Smash Bros. The Tournament will be tree style. Refreshments will be provided.

TWEEN ROOM HALLOWEEN PARTYMonday, October 29 at 3:00PM-4:00PM. Grades 5-12Compete in our Chocolate Olympics for the ultimate prize. Not interested in the Olympics? Have fun with our face paint station instead. No sign up required. No limit.