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Holiday Edition November/December 2013 Newsletter

Wyandanch Public Library Serving the community for 39 years

What’s Inside:

Children’s, Page 2

Young Adults, Page 3

Adults, Page 4

November Calendar, Page 5

December Calendar, Page 6

Photo Gallery, Page 7

Community News, Page 8

Library Hours:

Mon 10:00 am-6:00 pm

Tues 10:00 am-9:00 pm

Weds 10:00 am-9:00 pm

Thurs 10:00 am-9:00 pm

Fri 10:00 am-6:00 pm

Sat 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Sun 1:00 pm-5:00 pm

The Library will be closed:

Thanksgiving Day

November 28th

Christmas Eve

December 24th

Christmas Day

December 25th

New Year’s Eve

December 31st

The library staff and I are excited and looking forward to helping you with all

your informational, educational and entertainment requirements. Our

library’s goal is to provide the best service to our customers. We pride

ourselves with offering user-friendly services both online and in the library.

We promise that when you come into our library you will leave feeling that

you accomplished your purpose for visiting the library. We will help you get

what you came for or provide information on when or how you can get the

particular information or item.

We are happy to provide e-books, as well as print books, books on CD, music

CD’s, DVD’s and current popular publications and newspapers for check out.

Your library card allows you to access our databases purchased especially for

our customers. Check out the electronic resources on the web site.

I invite you to visit our library facility or connect to our website services and

allow us to assist you in meeting your informational needs. The entire library

staff is ready to help you enjoy your library visit. We look forward to seeing

you soon. Since this is our November and December newsletter, I say Seasons

Greetings and I wish the Blessings of the Holidays to all Wyandanch resi-

dents .

Best Regards,

Sylvia Archibald

Message from the Director

Children’s Annual Christmas Party

Tis’ the season to have a party! Join the Wyandanch Public Library as we

celebrate the joy of the season during our Annual Children’s Christmas

Party . We have a festive day planned filled with holiday storytime, music,

games and prizes. We also have special guests stopping by; Linda Humes,

renowned storyteller, will help us celebrate with a special performance of

multicultural stories and songs. Saturday, December 14th at 11:00 am.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the entire staff at the

Wyandanch Public Library, we would like to take the opportunity to

wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season. We thank you for your

continuous support of our library and the services we provide.

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WYANDANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY

Children’s Programs

Little Learners (Ages 0-5)

Little Learners, come grow with us! We’re a special group

for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Our activities

focus on reading readiness, STEM, parent child bonding,

and FUN! Watch for these upcoming programs.

Babies & Books– It’s never too early to develop a love of

the library! This 20 minute program will introduce babies

to words and sounds through fun finger plays, rhymes,

music, and movement! For ages birth –2 years with a

parent or caregiver.

Tales for Tots– Get your child ready for kindergarten. This

30 minute program will foster your child’s early literacy

skills through stories, songs, finger plays, and fun

activities. For ages 3-5.

Pre-K Drop-In Craft– Drop-in for a craft! The Librarian

will have all the supplies ready, all you need is your

imagination!

*Call the library for times.*

Kids Club (Grades 1-5)

Join the Kids Club! Our club focuses on building

intellectual, social, and self-esteem building skills through

STEM, reading, multicultural , art , and community

service programming.

After School Craft– Drop-in after school for some crafting

fun!

Electro Extravaganza– Learn all about electricity! You

will be shocked as we use tiny little pieces of matter to do

some pretty cool stuff. Learn about the secrets of electricity

revealed to science. We will find out how electricity runs

your gadgets and toys. Tuesday, Nov. 12th at 4:00 pm

Thankful Turkeys– Join us for a special Thanksgiving

themes storytime. We’ll share our favorite holiday stories

and craft our own turkey art.

Thursday, November 14th at 6:00 pm

Kids Club (Grades 1-5) cont.

Mutt-i-gree Movie– Join us for a special movie starring

some of your favorite MUTTS!

Friday, November 15th at 3:30 pm.

Top Turkey: A Thanksgiving Math Game– Are you the

Top Turkey? We challenge you to the Top Turkey math

game. Roll the dice and the librarian will ask you to add or

subtract the numbers. Whoever has the highest sum wins!

Tuesday, November 19th at 4:00 pm

Mutt-i-gree Academy: Each Dog has a Story– As we’ve

learned at Mutt-i-gree Academy, each must has their own

special story. Bring your imagination for this special

creative writing workshop where you will create your own

Mutt-i-gree Shorty. Friday, November 22nd at 4:00 pm

Compliment Collages– Together, you and me, let’s build

our self-esteem! Bring a friend or meet a new one to this

confidence building activity and make a special

Compliment Collage.

Wednesday, December 11th at 3:30 pm

Mutt-i-gree Academy: A Day in the Life of An Animal

Rescuer– Wonder what it’s like to be a real -life animal

rescuer? Join us for a special visit with Unchained NY, a

local animal advocate organization! Volunteers will be

here to speak with us about how to properly care and bond

with animals, as well as about their firsthand experiences

as animal rescuers. Tuesday, December 12th at 4:00 pm

Engineer a Spider Web– Join us in learning all about

geometry of spider webs and with the help of your friends

make your very own! Tuesday, December 17th at 4:00 pm

Early Literacy Academy– The program is led by Early

Literacy Coordinator, LaFlorence Grant; she helps

children gain knowledge through various computer

developmental applications, allowing them to excel in

school.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 4:00 pm-6:30 pm.

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Teen Programs

TEAM TWEEN- (For age 9-12)

Join TEAM TWEEN with your friends for cool activities,

learning, and fun made especially for TWEENS!

Teen Drama Club-Join the Drama Club every Thursday

for an evening of improvisations, skits, theatre games and

dance. Every Thursday at 6:00 pm

Paper Airplane Lab– Who doesn’t love flying paper

airplanes? Test your engineering skills by constructing

your own airplanes, testing out their designs, and

comparing your results.

Tuesday, November 5th at 5:00 pm

Leaf Rubbing Art– Discover the beauty nature has to offer.

During this hands-on activity we will use both are

scientific and artistic skills to create our very own leaf

rubbing art. Thursday, November 7th at 4:00 pm

Dazzling Dream Catchers– In honor of Native American

Heritage Month, we will learn all about the legends and

customs of dream catchers in Native American culture by

crafting our own. Thursday, November 21st at 4:00 pm

Craft a Holiday Card- “Tis the Season!” Craft special

holiday greeting card to send to your family and friends.

Friday, December 20th at 3:00 pm

Teen Movie & Pizza:

Wednesday, Nov. 6th & Dec. 4th, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

Native American Dance Troupe– In honor of Native

America Heritage month the library will be hosting a

Native American Dance Troupe to teach us about Native

American Culture.

Wednesday, November 13th, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm.

Video Game Tournament– Compete against local teens

win a prize and become Wyandanch’s Video Game Champ

Thursday, Nov. 14th & Dec. 19th, 4:.00 pm-6:00 pm

Fall Lantern: Create and decorate your own festive fall

lantern. They make a terrific Thanksgiving centerpiece!

Friday, Nov. 15th, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm.

STEM: December– Join us as we use chemistry to make

gorgeous holiday themed ornaments.

Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, 5:00 pm-6:00 pm

Teen Book Club– Pick up your book, graphic novel or

manga at the start of the month. Meet at the end of the

month to voice your opinions.

Nov. 18th & Dec. 23rd, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm

Design Your Own Ornament– Join in on all the holiday

cheer. Decorate their very own holiday ornament to take

home. Tuesday, Dec.10th, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm

Gingerbread House– Build a house that even Hansel and

Gretel would be tempted to eat!

Monday, Dec.16th, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm

Create Your Own Kinara– Join us as we make a

traditional Kinara in honor of Kwanzaa.

Tuesday, Dec 17th, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm .

Young Adult Advisory Board– We discuss teen issues,

develop new ideas for teen programs and ideas for

community service initiatives . Participate in fun activities.

Every Wednesday at 4:30 pm

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Adult Programs

Adult Chess Club– Every Saturday, 1:30 pm-2:30 pm .

Crochet Club– Meet new friends, learn and share

awesome crochet patterns. Register at the Reference Desk.

Every Monday, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm

Knitting 101– Join Ms. Roberta to develop knitting skills

and create fabulous fashionable items. Register at the

Reference Desk. Thursdays, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm

Conversational Spanish Class– Each week Ms. Sylvia will

teach popular words and phrases used in Spanish

conversations. With practice you will be able to navigate a

conversation in Spanish. Register at the Reference Desk.

Every Thursday, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

Medicare Made Easy– Join Ms. Cantone from Family

Financial Service for a workshop designed to take the

“confusion” out of all the options available so you are able

to make choices that are “Right” for you.

Tuesday, November 12th, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm.

Star of Bethlehem– The Star of Bethlehem has left its

mark on the gospels as well as on a constellation of holiday

songs. Join Astrophysicist, Dr. Kevin Manning to find out

if it was an astronomical event or a scientific miracle.

Thursday, November 14th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm

High Energy Zumba– Ditch the work-out, just lose

yourself in the music, while getting in shape. Join

Ms. Evita, Licensed Zumba Instructor as she takes you on

an energy workout ride.

Saturday, Nov. 16th & Dec. 21st 1:00 pm-2:00 pm

Adult Book Club– We will discuss Will Hargood’s “The

Butler: A Witness to History. The story ignited the

imagination of a nation and the inspiration behind the

highly acclaimed motion picture “Lee Daniels’ The

Butler”. Join us as we experience history through the eyes

of the butler, Eugene Allen, an African American who

served as butler to eight U.S. Presidents. Pick up your book

at the Reference Desk. Tuesday, November 19th , 6:00 pm

Classic Movie: “Mahogany”- Mahogany (Diana Ross)

traces the life of a poor girl who makes it in the fashion

world (first as a model who makes it in the fashion world,

then designer) and deserts her boyfriend (Billy Dee

Williams) in the meantime, hooking up instead with

photographer (Anthony Perkins) . The song “Do You

Know When You’re Going To” received an Oscar

nomination. Come early to get the best seats.

Saturday, November 23rd, 2:30 pm-5:00 pm.

Holiday Concert– Come and listen to great songs and

entertainment, to bring a sense of realism and warmth to

your holidays. Bring the entire family.

Sunday, December 15th, 3:00 pm-4:30 pm.

Classic Movie: “Sparkle”-Sparkle is a timeless story of the

bonds of family, the trials of success and the power of

music. Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) is a young woman whose

big dreams seem almost impossible. She’s been warned

against the pitfalls of the music industry by her protective

mother (Whitney Houston), yet encouraged by the

handsome and ambitious Stix (Derek Luke). Sparkle forms

a trio with her sisters (Tika Sumpter and Carmen Ejogo).

Together, they perform the soul-stirring songs that Sparkle

pens. Friday, December 20th, 2:30 pm-5:00 pm.

Kwanzaa Program– Join Dr. Pamela Robinson-Allen as

she explains the meaning and symbols of Kwanzaa.

Kwanzaa is a unique African-American celebration with a

focus on the traditional African values of family,

community responsibility, commerce and

self-improvement. Come and be inspired.

Sunday, December 29th, 3:00 pm-4:30 pm.

Santa’s Helpers Wanted– We are seeking volunteers to

help during the holiday season with gift wrapping and

stocking stuffing for our Annual Children’s Christmas

Party. For more information contact the Circulation Desk.

S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T 1

2

Storyfaces Totem Tales

1:00 pm Adult Chess

1:30 pm-2:30 pm

3

4 Crochet Club

4:30 pm-5:30 pm

5 Paper Airplane

Lab 4:00 pm

Early Literacy Academy

4:00 pm-6:00 pm ESL Classes

6:00pm-8:00pm

6 After School Craft

2:30 pm-4:30 pm Early Literacy

Academy 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

Teen Pizza & Movie 4:30 pm-6:00 pm

ESL Classes 6:00pm-8:00pm

7 Leaf Rubbing Art

4:00 pm Early Literacy


Math Class 4:00pm-6:00pm

Knitting 101 5:30 pm-6:30 pm

Teen Drama Club

6:00 pm Conversational

Spanish 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

8

9 Adult Chess

1:30 pm-2:30 pm

10 11

Veteran’s Day Closed

12 Electro

Extravaganza 4:00 pm



6:00pm-8:00pm Medicare

Made Easy 7:00 pm-8:00 pm



Academy 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Native America Dance Troupe


6:00pm-8:00pm

14 Star of Bethlehem

11:30 am-1:00 pm Early Literacy


Video Game Tournament

4:00 pm-6:00 pm Math Class

4:00pm-6:00pm Knitting 101

5:30 pm-6:30 pm Thankful Turkeys 6:00 pm

Teen Drama Club


Spanish 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Weed & Seed/

Combat Task Force 7:00pm

15 Mutt-i-gree

Movie 3:00 pm

Fall Lantern 4:00 pm-5:00 pm

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16 Thanksgiving

Turkey Centerpieces

1:00 pm High Energy

Zumba 1:00 pm-2:00 pm

Adult Chess 1:30 pm-2:30 pm

17 18 Teen Book Club 4:00 pm-5:00 pm

Crochet Club 4:30 pm-5:30 pm

19 Top Turkey: A

Thanksgiving Math Game


Academy 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Adult Book Club

6:00 pm ESL Classes

6:00pm-8:00pm




Young Adult Advisory Board:

4:30-6:00 pm ESL Classes

6:00pm-8:00pm

21 Dazzling Dream

Catchers 4:00 pm

Math Class 4:00pm-6:00pm

Knitting 101 5:30 pm-6:30 pm

Teen Drama Club



22 Mutt-i-gree Academy: Each Dog

Has a Story 4:00 pm

23 Adult Chess

1:30 pm-2:30 pm Classic Movie:

Mahogany 2:30 pm-5:00 pm

24

25 Crochet Club

4:30 pm-5:30 pm

26 Early Literacy






4:30-6:00 pm Board of Trustees

Meeting

28 Thanksgiving

Day Library Closed

29 30 LEGO Club

11:00 am Adult Chess

1:30 pm-2:30 pm

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November 2013

S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T

1 2 Crochet Club

4:30 pm-5:30 pm

3 STEM: December 5:00 pm-6:00 pm Early Literacy



2:30 pm-4:30 pm Teen Pizza & a Movie



One on One with Senator Boyle

5:00 pm-7:00 pm

5 Math Class

4:00pm-6:00pm Early Literacy


Teen Drama Club



6

7 Adult Chess

1:30 pm-2:30 pm

8

9 Crochet Club

4:30 pm-5:30 pm

10 MTA T.R.A.C.K.S Safety Program

Session I 4:00 pm

Session II 5:00 pm


4:00 pm-6:00 pm Design Your Own

Ornament 4:00 pm-5:00 pm

ESL Classes

6:00pm-8:00pm

11 After School Craft 2:30 pm-4:30 pm

Compliment Collages 3:30 pm


4:00 pm-6:00 pm Young Adult

Advisory Board: 4:30 pm –6:00 pm

ESL Classes 6:00pm-8:00pm

12 Mutt-i-gree

Academy: A Day in the Life of an

Animal Rescuer 4:00 pm



4:00pm-6:00pm Teen Game Day

4:30 pm Knitting 101

5:30 pm-6:30 pm Teen Drama

Club 6:00 pm

Conversational Spanish

6:30 pm-7:30 pm

13 14 Children’s

Annual Christmas

Party 11:00 am

15 Holiday Concert

3:00 pm-4:30 pm

16 Gingerbread House

4:30 pm-6:00 pm Crochet Club

4:30 pm-5:30 pm

17 Engineer a Spider Web



Create Your Own Kinara


6:00pm-8:00pm





4:30-6:00 pm ESL Classes

6:00pm-8:00pm Board Meeting

6:00 pm

19 Video Game Tournament



5:30 pm-6:30 pm Story & Craft:

Christmas Cookies in a Jar

6:00 pm Teen Drama

Club 6:00 pm


6:30 pm-7:30 pm Weed & Seed/Combat Task

Force 7:00pm

20 Classic Movie:

Sparkle 2:30 pm-5:00 pm

21 High Energy

Zumba 1:00 pm-2:00 pm

Adult Chess 1:30 pm-2:30 pm

22 23 Teen Book Club 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Crochet Club

4:30 pm-5:30 pm

24 Christmas Eve Library Closed

25 Christmas Day Library Closed

26 Math Class


5:30 pm-6:30 pm Story & Craft:

Kwanzaa Necklaces

6:00 pm Teen Drama

Club 6:00 pm


6:30 pm-7:30 pm

27 28 LEGO Club

11:00 am Adult Chess

1:30 pm-2:30 pm

29 Kwanzaa Program

3:00 pm-4:30 pm

30 Crochet Club

4:30 pm-5:30 pm

31 New Year’s

Eve Library Closed

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December 2013

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Family Programs

Photo Gallery

LEGO Club-Bring the whole family for LEGO building

fun! Saturday, November 30th at 11:00 am

Saturday, December 28th at 11:00 am

Storyfaces Totem Tales: Native American Tales of

Transformation and Wonder– In honor of Native

American Heritage Month, join us for a performance by

Storyface author and artist, Christopher! During the show,

Native American folktales will be brought to life with a

playful style of storytelling illustrated by his amazing face

painting on audience volunteers.

Saturday, November 2nd at 1:00 pm

Thanksgiving Turkey Centerpieces-Make your family’s

Thanksgiving dinner table extra special by making your

own Turkey Centerpieces!

Saturday, November 16th at 1:00 pm

MTA T.R.A.C.K.S Safety Program- Did you know that

T.R.A.C.K.S stands for “Together railroads and

communities keeping safe?” Join members of the MTA

team for a fun and interactive program teaching basic train

safety!

Grades K-2, Tuesday, December 10th at 4:00 pm

Grades 3-12, Tuesday, December 10th at 5:00 pm

Story & Craft: Christmas Cookies in a Jar– Join us for a

treading of our favorite holiday stories and make a

Christmas Cookie in a Jar to take home and bake!

Thursday, December 19th at 6:00 pm

Story & Craft: Kwanzaa Necklaces– Join us in celebrating

the first day of Kwanzaa with a reading of “The Seven

Days of Kwanzaa” by Melrose Cooper and the crafting of

a Kwanza necklace. Thursday, December 26th at 6:00 pm

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Judith Graham-Guerrier Vice President

Ghenya Grant Trustee

Nancy Holliday Trustee

Stephanie Williams Trustee

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Community News

Weed & Seed/ Combat Task Force Meetings

Thursday, November 14th & December 19th, 6:00 pm

Library Board of Trustees Meetings

Wednesday, November 27th & December 18th,6:00 pm

AARP Defensive Driving

Take this class and become eligible for a 10% discount

on all vehicle liability, PIP, and collision insurance

premium for three years.

Fee: Member $17 & Non-member $19

*Checks or Money Order *

November 20th & December 11th, 3:00 pm-9:00 pm

One on One with New York State Senator Phil Boyle

“As your State Senator, I believe that I should be readily

available to my constituents. That’s why I’m bringing my

office directly to you with my One on One with your

Senator Program. As part of the program, local residents

who need assistance with government services, have

questions about government programs, or would like to

express concerns about a particular issue can share them

with me in a one-on-one setting. I look forward to seeing

you at the Wyandanch Public Library on

Wednesday evening, December 4th,

from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm”.

Join the Ladies Auxiliary and Wyandanch V.F.W

for a Thanksgiving Community Dinner.

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2013

Time: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm

Where: Wyandanch VFW Post 361

30 Williams Street

Wyandanch, NY 11798

N.A.A.C.P Central Long Island Branch

Presents an evening at the Theatre to see...

“THOKAZA”

I Sing for Freedom

A Musical Get-together of South African and American

Grandmothers (New Old Friends) sharing their life

stories thru harmonious song.

Monday, December 2, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Barauch Performing Arts Center

55 Lexington, New York, NY

Donation: $50– Checks Payable to CLI NAACP

For additional information, contact:

Delores Quintyne (631) 789-1406

Kermit Wilson (631) 920-2378

Gene Burnett (631) 491-9137

http://www.suffolk.lib.ny.us/libraryies/wyan

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