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Providing Education, Entertainment and Cultural Enrichment to Our Community Since 1959
HALF HOLLOW HILLS
COMMUNITY LIBRARY
May/June
2021
Summer Experiences for Everyone
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Classes Budget Vote Card Classes Classes Residents
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Adults
Facebook events are available to view anytime after initial start time. Not on Facebook? No problem… visit Facebook.com/HHHCL.
Classes taking place through Zoom or marked as Grab & Go require a registration. Zoom log-in information sent within 24 hours of
class beginning via e-mail. See page 5 for Grab & Go information. Registration for May events begins Monday, April 26, at 10 AM,
unless otherwise indicated. Registration for June events begins Monday, May 24, at 10 AM, unless otherwise indicated.
Zoom Facebook YouTube
Lectures
In partnership with the Greens’ Men’s Group.
Visit hhhlibrary.org for event information. Cubism John Lennon:
Tuesday, May 4 | 2 PM Watching the Wheels
Presented by Art Historian Mary Vahey Thursday, June 17 | 7 PM
Explore what led to Cubism and what came Presented by Author, Editor Clive Young
afterward. Discover artists such as Gino Celebrate the life of the poetic Beatle who
Lincoln & NY: The City That Severini and Umberto Boccioni. gave us such classics as All You Need is Love.
Made Him President Featuring video, music and more.
Wednesday, May 5 | 10 AM Fire Island: The Sunken Forest
Presented by New-York Wednesday, May 12 l 7 PM Travel: LI Parks
Historical Society Presented by Park Ranger Pat Ryley Tuesday, June 22 | 3 PM
Uncover this globally rare Presented by Savvy Sightseer
History of Puzzles maritime holly forest. Jeanne Schnupp
Wednesday, May 12 | 10 AM Learn about the flora, Visit five different parks/preserves in Queens,
Presented by Newsday Puzzle Editor fauna and more. Nassau, and Suffolk. Registration required
Stanley Newman to receive a Travel Bag with fun facts, snack,
LI Maritime History: photos and more. Pick up beginning 6/15.
NFL & The Pandemic Stories of Tragedy & Rescue
Wednesday, May 19 | 10 AM
Presented by ESPN Sports
Monday, May 17 | 3 PM
Presented by Eco-Photo Explorers
For Seniors
Commentator Adam Schefter Listen to stories of the Pelican, a fishing boat
lost off Montauk in 1951, along with other One-On-One Medicare
Affairs of State spellbinding tales of marine rescues and Counseling & Assistance
Wednesday, May 26 | 10 AM shipwrecks. Monday, May 10 | 10 AM–1 PM
Presented by Author Robert Watson
Presented by Suffolk County Retired Senior
Travel: Northern Ireland Volunteer Program (RSVP)
WWII & NYC: The Big Apple Goes Register for a half-hour appointment.
Wednesday, May 19 | 3 PM
to War Phone number required at registration.
Presented by Savvy Sightseer
Wednesday, June 2 | 10 AM Jeanne Schnupp Counselor will call to assist with Medicare
Presented by New-York Travel virtually to the northern region and see questions, concerns and guidance.
Historical Society
its beauty and history. Registration required
to receive a Travel Bag with fun facts, snack,
The Tankleff Case
photos and more. Pick up beginning 5/12.
Wednesday, June 9 | 10 AM
Presented by Private Investigator
Jay Saltpeter Caravaggio in Rome Tuesdays | 2 PM
Tuesday, June 8 | 2 PM Have fun exercising your brain with
The Jewish World of Elvis Presley Presented by Art Historian Mary Vahey games, trivia, reminiscing and more.
Wednesday, June 16 | 10 AM Take a close look at the artist dubbed the first
Presented by Author Roselle Chartock modern artist in 1905. Weekly Online Newsletter
Filled with activities to help exercise
PT Barnum Museum Beauty with Brains: your brain. Includes trivia, puzzles,
Wednesday, June 23 | 10 AM The Hedy Lamarr Story games, brain teasers, and an arts
Presented by Museum Executive Thursday, June 10 | 2 PM and crafts activity, as well as helpful
Director Kathleen Maher Presented by Film Historian Keith Crocker community and library resources.
Uncover the behind-the-scene stories of one To subscribe, please contact us at
Is your community-based organization of Hollywood’s most gorgeous screen sirens. memoryfitness@hhhlibrary.org,
interested in partnering with the library? or call us at 631-498-1222.
Contact us at events@hhhlibrary.org
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Adults
Business Center Learning Center
Job Coach Unknown Prints Healthy Libraries
Wednesdays, May 5, 19, Come to Chestnut Hill and see what prints Sponsored by Stony Brook Medicine
June 2, 16 await you from our 3D printer! Supply is limit- Healthy Libraries Program and the
Appointments from 5:30 PM– ed so get here fast! Public Libraries of Suffolk County
8:30 PM A group of healthcare professionals and
Below is the Unknown Print label, feel free
Need help with your career search, résumé graduate student interns from the fields
to open your phone's camera app and scan
and/or cover letter? Get assistance from of social work, public health, nursing,
the QR code for more information on our 3D
MaryAnn Verdolino, certified career counselor. and nutrition assist with access to
Printers, and start the creating.
Visit hhhlibrary.org or call a librarian at 631- in-person and virtual healthcare related
498-1222 to schedule an appointment. resources. For more information, one-
on-one appointments and a schedule of
Small Business Counselor events, call 631-216-8220, or e-mail
Tuesdays, May 4, 18, June 1, 15 healthy_libraries_program@
Appointments from 4:30 PM–7:30 PM stonybrookmedicine.edu
Presented by SCORE
To make a one hour appointment, register
online or call a librarian at 631-498-1222.
SCORE, a resource partner with the U.S. Small Busi-
Cryptocurrency 101 NE W
Monday, May 10 | 2 PM Social Worker
ness Administration (SBA), is a non-profit dedicated H O U RS Tuesdays
to helping small businesses form, grow and succeed. Get a brief overview of cryptocurrency, learn
This counseling and mentoring is free of charge. the history of bitcoin, and discover how to buy 3 PM–9 PM AND
cryptocurrencies. Thursdays
4:30 PM–8 PM AND
Intro To Cloud Office Suite on-call Monday-Friday
Monday, May 24 | 2 PM Marisa, our Stony Brook University
Discover Microsoft's Office 365 and the Social Work Student Intern, is
Google Workspace, discuss how they can available to assist with referrals
make your life easier and help you to be more and provide information regarding:
productive. • Mental health
• Government service forms
OverDrive/Libby • Locating support groups and,
Friday, June 4 | 10 AM • so much more
Enjoyed by 1000s of HHH residents, learn Contact our social worker at
how to use this popular service offered by socialworker@hhhlibrary.org or call our
your library to enjoy audiobooks, ebooks, and librarians at 631-498-1222 to make
Creating a Business magazines. an appointment.
Wednesday, May 12 | 2 PM
Presented by SCORE Electric Vehicles (EV) 101 Conversation Café
Learn the basics including legal structures, Wednesday, June 9 | 7 PM New Beginnings
paying taxes, insurance and more. Presented by Transit Solutions Tuesday, May 11 | 4 PM
Get the basics about electric vehicles, with
Coping with Change
Creating a Business Plan the opportunity to ask current EV owners why
Tuesday, June 8 | 4 PM
Wednesday, May 26 | 2 PM they chose to go electric and what it is really
Presented by SCORE like to drive an EV. Aimed at providing a space for
Understand the components of a plan, start- open dialogue to promote positive
up costs, cash flow projections and more. Virtual New English Speakers conversations on topics which unite
Tuesdays | 10 AM us, with our Social Work Intern,
Creating a Social Media Join us as we practice English conversation, Marisa, and Community Engagement
Strategy learn about different cultures from around Librarian, Kristina. End each meeting
Wednesday, June 2 | 7 PM the world and make new friends in a fun and with a 5 minute mindfulness
Presented by SCORE casual setting. meditation session.
Review popular social media networks, bene-
fits of each, what content to create and more.
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Fun at Home
Due to high demand, registration required to receive a Grab & Go kit. Kits limited to one per person per class.
Knitting Circle Virtual Music BINGO!
Mondays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 7, 14, Tuesday, June 1 | 7 PM Go Kitt!s!
DIY Giornsaarbe &includ
21, 28 (no class 5/31) | 7:30 PM Prizes will be awarded. Bingo cards will be ed in ki
Instruct .
Join fellow knitters, share projects, join knit- e-mailed to you prior to the event. for tips and tricks
Visit Facebook
a-longs, receive expert help and enjoy each
other’s company. Open Mic Night
Thursdays, May 27, Summer Coasters
Pub Style Trivia June 24 | 7 PM Friday, May 14 | 7 PM
Tuesday, May 11 | 7 PM Presented by Singer- Pick up your kit of supplies starting 5/3.
Presented by Theresa Maritato Songwriter Toby Tobias
Participate in this fun virtual trivia game. Welcome to all singer-song- Beach Frame
Digital prizes are awarded. writers of varying skill levels, and Friday, May 28 | 3 PM
those who just love live original music. Register Pick up your kit of supplies
American Flag Wood Pallet at hhhlibrary.org if you want to play. The event starting 5/17.
Thursday, May 13 | 7 PM will stream live at 7 PM on our Facebook page.
Presented by Artist Michelle Toscano It's our most popular monthly event! Lava Bracelet
Follow step-by-step Friday, June 11 | 3 PM
instructions to create Pick up your kit of supplies
a patriotic flag. Pick Coffee & Coloring starting 6/1.
up your kit of sup- Need to de-stress? Take a
plies starting 5/5. break and color! We will have monthly Summertime Wreath
themed kits available for pick up the Friday, June 25 | 3 PM
Creativebug last Wednesday of each month. Pick Pick up your kit of supplies
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of up your kit with a snack, recipes, col- starting 6/14.
online art and craft classes. Watch anytime, oring pages and a few colored pencils
anywhere. Since they never expire, you can to get you started.
start and stop projects at your own pace.
Fitness Classes
Registration online or in-person at Chestnut Hill Branch only with valid library card begins 4/26, unless noted. For budgetary reasons, a nominal
class fee is required. Fitness classes will not be prorated under any circumstances. Due to high demand, one registration per person per class.
Arthritis Exercise Evening Zumba Afternoon Yoga
Wednesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, Mondays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 7, 14, Fridays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11,
9, 16, 23, 30 | 12:30 PM 21, 28 (no class 5/31) | 5:45 PM 18, 25 | 2 PM
Cost: $45 (9 classes) Cost: $40 (8 classes) Cost: $40 (8 classes)
CardioFit Wednesday Zumba Evening Yoga
Wednesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, Wednesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, Mondays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 7, 14,
9, 16, 23, 30 | 10 AM 9, 16, 23, 30 | 5:30 PM 21, 28 (no class 5/31) | 6:45 PM
Heart-healthy aerobics and low-impact move- Cost: $45 (9 classes) Cost: $40 (8 classes)
ments that focus on building upper-body
and core strength plus cardio endurance. Thursday Zumba Chair Yoga
Cost: $45 (9 classes) Thursdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, Thursdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3,
10, 17, 24 | 10 AM 10, 17, 24 | 2 PM
Body by Melissa Cost: $40 (8 classes) Enjoy the mobility and vitality that regular yoga
Fridays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, can provide while feeling supported. Alternate
18, 25 | 10:45 AM Saturday Zumba
standing with seated poses. Modifications
Mix of strength training, cardio and Pilates. Saturdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5,
available. No floor work. Cost: $40 (8 classes)
Cost: $40 (8 classes) 12, 19, 26 | 10:30 AM
Cost: $45 (9 classes)
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What’s Cooking Budget Results
Go to facebook.com/HHHCL to view cooking demos from your favorite chefs. Recipes posted
at hhhlibrary.org. Registration required to receive a Grab & Go kit. Due to high demand, Congratulations!
kits limited to one per person per class. Wayne Griffith has been
re-elected as Library Trustee.
Churro Muffins Strawberry Festival Bread
Tuesday, May 4 | 7 PM Saturday, June 19 | 3 PM 2021-2022
Presented by Chef Rob Scott Presented by Chef Rob Scott Library Budget Results
Pick up your non-perishable ingredients Pick up your non-perishable ingredients
beginning 4/29. Then follow the demo. beginning 6/9. Then follow the demo. Yes: 250 No: 78
Thank you for your support!
Tea Time Pretzel Buns
Friday, May 14 | 3 PM Tuesday, June 29 | 7 PM
Presented by The Baking Coach Presented by The Baking Coach
Pick up your non-perishable ingredients for Pick up your non-perishable ingredients
the scones beginning 5/5. Then follow the beginning 6/21. Then follow the demo.
demo which includes how to make the perfect
tea sandwiches.
Grab & Go Events
Italian Wines Supplies are available for Grab & Go events at Chestnut Hill Circulation or
Thursday, June 10 | 7 PM by appointment through Park & Pickup.
Presented by VP of Education, The SOMM • Patrons must be registered for the event in advance in order to receive supplies.
Journal Lars Leicht • All Grab & Go materials for events during the month of May will be available for pickup
Delve into Italy’s three best known wine starting April 29. All Grab & Go materials for events during the month of June will
regions – Tuscany, Veneto and Piedmont. be available for pickup starting June 1 unless a specific date is noted in the event
Grab your favorite bottle of Chianti, or Barolo description.
to sniff, swirl, sip and learn about bella Italia • One kit per registrant unless indicated in the description.
and her vini buoni!
Summer Food Festival
Wednesday, June 16 | 7 PM Streaming Movies
Presented by Chef Rob Scott
Learn to make grilled shrimp with Feta Watch the movie, available from Hoopla or Kanopy, for free with your library card at hhhlibrary.org.
cheese, tomato and orzo salad, jerk grilled Then register to join a lively discussion through Zoom!
chicken with watermelon fire and ice salsa,
summertime red, white and
blueberry shortcake.
NEW Art House Film Discussion
Moderator: Chris Garland, Librarian
Spice Up Your Life
Register for our new monthly Corpus Christi Sudden Fear (1952)
spice club. In each spice kit, you will (2019) Not rated. Not rated. 110 min.
receive all the spices needed to make 115 min. Wednesday, June 23
Wednesday, May 26 6:30 PM
a particular dish. Pick up spice kit as
6:30 PM
indicated below. Tag us on Facebook
and/or Instagram with pictures of
your dish or e-mail them to
Lunch Time Talk: Movie Edition
Moderator: Margie Hartough, Branch Librarian
events@hhhlibrary.org.
May 3: Nigerian Party Jollof Rice The Farewell (2019) Remember (2015)
100 min. Rated PG. 94 min. Rated R.
June 1: Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Friday, May 21 | 12 PM Friday, June 18 | 12 PM
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Adults
Summer Experience Museum Passes
Online, in-person
and phone regis-
Donation Corner
We offer passes to these great museums and
tration beginning so many more! Call 631-421-4530 or All donations will be accepted at both
Thursday, July 1 631-421-4535 for more information Chestnut Hill and Melville locations.
through August and to reserve your museum pass.
26. Each time Spring into Action Food
you finish a book, Empire Pass Drive for Helping Hand
enter it online at Your key to all-season enjoyment at New
Rescue Mission
hhhlibrary.org. York State Parks. Provides unlimited day-use
Accepting healthy food donations of
Each entry automatically enters you into our vehicle entry to most facilities operated by
non-perishable food items. Contact the
weekly raffle. Keep an eye out for special New York State Parks and the State Dept. of
library for a list of suggested healthy
programs throughout the summer. Call 631- Environmental Conservation.
food donations.
498-1222 for more details.
Fire Island Lighthouse
Take a trip to the lighthouse, its Keeper’s Clothes for Kids
Quarters and exhibit center for a unique Accepting new or gently used spring
and summer clothing for children from
Book Discussions opportunity to experience its history.
birth to age 16. All items will be donat-
for Adults Veterans' Corner ed to Helping Hand Rescue Mission.
Little Shelter
Copies are available for download on your Welcome to our Veterans' Corner where we
honor and highlight Veterans who have par-
Animal Rescue
computer/mobile device. It’s simple, visit
Accepting donations of new pet sup-
hhhlibrary.org and click on Download & ticipated in our Veterans Testimonial Project.
plies. Contact the library for a list of
Stream or call us for assistance. Thank you for your dedicated service.
recommended items. All
Veterans' Conversation Café donations will go to Little
Lunch Time Talk Shelter Animal Rescue &
Fridays | 12 PM Thursdays, May 6, June 3 | 7 PM
A virtual meet-up with fellow veterans and Adoption Center.
Leader: Margie Hartough,
Branch Librarian moderated by our Librarians and Stony Brook
Social Work Intern. Make new friends, chat Homeless Veterans
May 7: American Dirt
by Jeanine Cummins about your service, interests, or families! Donation Packages
June 4: The Four Winds Registration required to receive Zoom login Donated packages should include
by Kristin Hannah information. five of the following NEW items: crew
socks, men's underwear, and t-shirts.
Reader Selects Days of Remembrance Requested sizes are medium, large,
Tuesdays | 7 PM May 8: VE Day or extra-large. All donations will go
Leader: Chris Garland, to General Needs, an organization
May 15: Armed Forces Day committed to helping and meeting the
Librarian
Month of June: PTSD Awareness needs of our
May 18: Race Against
Time: A Reporter Reopens June 6: D-Day homeless
the Unsolved Murder Cases Veterans.
of the Civil Rights Era by Jerry
Mitchell
June 15: Faster: How a Jewish
Driver, an American Heiress, Follow Us…
and a Legendary Car Beat
Frank V. Agoglia Nicole A. Farley
Hitler's Best by Neal Bascomb
WWII, Army Vietnam, Navy
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Club
Tuesdays | 7 PM
Leader: Caryn Emde, Librarian
May 25: Watchmen
by Alan Moore
June 29: American Gods Kenneth J. Long Helen S. Wolfson
by Neil Gaiman Vietnam, Army WWII, Women’s Army
Air Corps
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Children’s Services
ag i ne a Whole New World this Summe
Im r
with Half
Hollow Hills Community Library
and Half Hollow Hills Central School District
Ask an adult about
What do you Write a limerick Learn about
their favorite
find when you or haiku about the Mars Rover.
childhood book &
explore a beach something you What do you find
borrow a copy to Imagine a Whole New World this
or backyard? saw or did. interesting?
read together. Summer with Half Hollow Hills
Community Library and
Half Hollow Hills Central School District!
Make a card for Read a book Make something Entering K through 6th in Fall 2021
Challenge
someone special about a place you using recycled • This summer we are encouraging
yourself with
to let them know want to visit– materials, you to unplug with lots of screen-free
something new. activities!
you are thinking what 5 things are describe or draw a
Was it difficult? • Starting on May 24, register for
about them. special about it? picture.
this year's summer experience at
hhhlibrary.org, in-person or via phone.
Registration will be open from May 24
Create a riddle or Plan a family Find a rainbow Read a graphic to August 31.
joke to share with picnic at on a day that is novel– draw a • Beginning on June 21, come to the
someone; what a favorite rainy and sunny, new character for library to pick up your registration
makes it funny? outdoor location. illustrate it. the story. pouch with your journal and BINGO
card.
• Complete 6 or more activities on
the BINGO card, then return it to the
library by August 31 to receive a prize!
Read a mystery. Write a story All completed cards will be sent to your
What were the about yourself How many stars child's school in September.
Your choice.
clues that solved or someone you can you count? • More information can be found at
the mystery? admire. hhhlibrary.org/services/children
Child’s Name
Follow a Learn a phrase
Learn about a Can you find the
recipe to make or 2 in a different
new bird. big dipper?
something special. language.
Child’s Library Barcode
Read the
Create a cartoon
directions to a Plan a road trip for
Write a new to illustrate your
game and then your family with Grade & School as of September 2021
ending to a story best day filled
play the game navigation, stops,
you have enjoyed. with your
with friends etc.
favorite activities.
or family.
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Facebook events are available to view anytime after initial start time. Not on
PlayHooray Splish Splash
Facebook? No problem… visit Facebook.com/HHHCL. Classes taking place
Wednesday, June 9 | 10:30 AM
through Zoom or marked as Grab & Go require a registration. Zoom log-in Children birth-age 6 years
information sent within 24 hours of class beginning via e-mail. See page 9 for Grab Have fun with PlayHooray!
& Go information. Registration for May events begins Monday, April 26, at 6 PM,
unless otherwise indicated. Registration for June events begins Monday, May 24, Nature Mobile
at 6 PM, unless otherwise indicated. Zoom Facebook YouTube Tuesday, June 8 | 10:30 AM
Ages 2-5 years
Take a nature walk, collect items to make
Read One a mobile.
Thousand Book Babies Bath Time
Thursday, June 10 | 10:30 AM
Books Before Ages 6-24 months Teddy Bear Tea
Kindergarten! Bath time just got extra fun as Thursday, May 20
Birth-age 5 not yet in we read along with our splish 10:30 AM Ages 3-5
kindergarten Presented by the
splash bath book.
The HHHCL 1KB4K program is a self- Baking Coach
directed reading program. This tea comes with one large teddy bear
Babytime sugar cookie that the children get to dress
Read books - repeated reading of Monday, May 24 | 10:30 AM with candy and fondant clothes. Then enjoy
favorites is encouraged! Record each Ages birth-12 months with a parent or their teddy bear at a make-believe tea party.
book in your 1KB4K journal, any book caregiver Pickup date is May 18.
read to your child counts! If your child Songs, rhymes and play for your little one.
virtually attends a library storytime, count
Toddler Time
those books, too. Fish(y) Tales Wednesdays, May 12, 19, 26
To register for the program, contact us Friday, June 4 | 10:30 AM
10:30 AM Ages 12-36 months
by telephone 631-421-4530 and we will Ages 3-5 years
Pick up your "hand clappers" and join us for
arrange curbside pickup of your journal We will read some stories and do a fish craft.
stories, songs and more.
and one book. Please let us know:
parent's name, library barcode, child’s Make a Kazoo Virtual Move and Groove with
name and birthday. Thursday, May 13 | 10:30 AM
Ages 3-5 years Nicole Sparling
Learn to make a kazoo from a Monday, May 3 | 10:30 AM
Parents and few household items and start your
own band.
Ages 2-5 years
Wiggle, giggles, songs, dancing and more!
Caregivers Watermelon World
My Gym
Thursday, May 6 AND/OR Tuesday, Wednesday, June 16
Play and Learn at Home 10:30 AM Ages 2-5 years
Thursday, May 20 | 6:30 PM June 1 | 10:30 AM Ages 2-6 years
My Gym will get you moving. Create a watermelon-related craft.
Join Miss Donna and Marisa, our Social Work
Intern, for a fun chat focused on early learning
Planting Time with Miss Yarn Butterfly
for your little one. Pick up your bag with activ-
Monday, June 21 | 10:30 AM
ities and brochures. Geared for parents with Monica and Miss Tara
Ages 2-5 years
children ages 1-3 years old. Tuesdays, May 11, 18, 25 | 10:30 AM
Learn to make a butterfly from yarn and craft
Ages 3-5 years
sticks.
Early Childhood Pick up your planting kit, so you can follow
along at home. Learn about preparing your
soil for planting, seeds, and bulbs.
Book Babies Let's Go Outside
Friday, May 14 PlayHooray Move Your Body Many of our events can be done
10:30 AM Ages 6-24 months Monday, May 10 | 10:30 AM outside, look for the leaf next to these
Pick up your new Board Book to Children birth-age 6 years programs. We want to see pictures of
keep and follow along! Have fun with PlayHooray! your family outside as you do a craft,
follow a movement class, or listen to
stories. Send pictures to childrens@
hhhlibrary.org. Pictures may be shared
on our social media channels.
ALL May/June children’s events are special needs-friendly
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Mother’s Day Luminary
Friday, May 7 | 10:30 AM
School Age
Grab & Go
Families with children ages 3-grade 5
Events DIY luminary for that special lady in your life. Beginner Chess
Grab and Go Program
Additional materials needed: black marker, Mondays, May 10, 17, 24 | 5:30 PM
Material Supplies
scissors. Grades 2-5
Please note the next to some of Learn the chess pieces, how they move and
our programs. This designates a Paper Plate Sundial Craft the goal of the game.
program with supplies for pick up at Monday, June 28 | 10:30 AM
our Chestnut Hill Circulation Desk. Families with children in grades K-3 Plant a Butterfly
Please note the following regarding Learn how to make a sundial. Materials: pa-
our G&G programs:
Garden
per plate, a straw, pencil, crayons or markers, Friday, May 21 | 6:30 PM Grades K-5
• Patrons must be registered for the something to secure your paper plate to the Grab an egg carton (not Styrofoam) and some
program in advance in order to ground (example: pushpins). dirt. Pick up the rest of the supplies from the
receive supplies.
library to plant a butterfly garden.
• Unless a specific date is noted
in the program description, all Pollinator Garden
Grab & Go materials for programs Wednesday, May 12 Star Wars Virtual
during the month of May will 6:30 PM Families with children in Escape Room
be available for pickup starting grades K-5 Tuesday, May 4 | 5:30 PM
Thursday, April 29, and during the Plan an area in your yard to plant native Grades K-5
month of June will be available for plants to attract bees, butterflies, and hum- May the force be with you as you
pickup starting Tuesday, June 1. mingbirds. Pick up your plants and see who try to escape!
visits!
Tale of a Tadpole
Saturday Morning Rewind Thursday, June 3 | 6:30 PM
Saturdays | 10:30 AM Grades K-5
Families Families with children birth-grade 5 Create a 3D model of the life cycle of a frog.
Tune into Facebook for a replay of some of our Supplies needed: egg carton, small piece of
favorite programs from the past few months. bubble wrap, green paint or markers, black
Animal Encounter with the Cold
May 1 Babytime sharpie marker, one sheet of paper (green, if
Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery possible), and glue.
May 8 Toddler Time
Monday, June 7 | 10 AM
May 15 Upcycled Crafts - DIY Toys
Families with children of all ages
Learn about NY's native reptiles and amphib-
May 22 S'mores Pops Whimsical Windsocks
May 29 Storybook Singalong Wednesday, June 30 | 10:30 AM
ians. Take a virtual "field trip" to see animals June 5 Virtual Puppet Storytime – Grades 3-5
up close and find out what makes them so Three Little Pigs
Materials needed: Grab & Go kit along with
special. June 12 Rockin' Mother Goose
June 19 Toddler Time
permanent markers and a can.
Composting at Home June 26 Dinosaur Time
Virtual Lego Challenge with
Wednesday, May 5 | 6:30 PM
Families with children of all ages S'more STEAM! the Teens
Wednesday, June 2 | 5 PM
Learn how easy home composting can be and DIY Solar Oven!
Grade K and up
why it is important to separate organic waste. Friday, June 18 | 6:30 PM
Families with children in grades K-5
Father’s Day Create a cardboard oven that uses the power
Handprint Bowl of the sun to cook s'mores! Materials needed:
Storytime to Go
Backpacks
Cardboard box with attached lid. Lid should
Tuesday, June 15 | 10:30 AM
have flaps so that the box can be closed
Families with children ages 3 years-
tightly. Box should be at least 3 inches deep
grade 2 Each themed backpack contains books,
and big enough to set a pie tin inside (Pizza
DIY salt dough handprint bowl for that special fingerplays, coloring sheets and crayons.
or shoe box), aluminum foil, clear plastic, glue
man in your life. Additional materials needed: Our many themed backpacks include birds,
stick, tape, stick (about 1 foot long) to prop
2 cups of plain flour, 1 cup of salt, 1 cup of community helpers, telling time, science and
open reflector flap, ruler or straight-edge, box
water, 1 small oven-proof bowl. tea time. Storytime-to-Go
cutter or X-acto knife (use with adult help).
Backpacks are located at
S'more ingredients: graham crackers, marsh-
both Chestnut Hill and
mallows, chocolate!
Melville Branch.
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Facebook events are available to
view anytime after initial start
Tell a Tale Tuesday with Guest Readers time. Not on Facebook?
Every Tuesday | 6:30 PM No problem… visit Facebook.com/
Learn about the parks in your neighborhood. Our Tell a Tale Tuesday will be filmed at one HHHCL. Classes taking place
of the many Half Hollow Hills' neighborhood parks. Join the Children’s Department on through Zoom or marked as Grab
facebook.com/HHHCL for a new storytime each week. Need to read for PARP, listen to & Go require a registration. Zoom
us read the story.
log-in information sent within
May 4 I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont, 24 hours of class beginning via
read by Miss Linda e-mail. See page 9 for Grab & Go
May 11 Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney, information. Registration for May
read by Miss Kristen
events begins Monday, April 26, at
May 18 Fran's Flower by Lisa Bruce, read by Miss Monica
May 25 Queen Victoria's Bathing Machine by Gloria Whelan 6 PM, unless otherwise indicated.
read by Miss Tara Registration for June events
June 1 The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle, read by Miss Tess begins Monday, May 24, at 6 PM,
June 8 Smug Seagull by Maddie Frost, read by Miss Lauren unless otherwise indicated.
June 15 My Grandma's a Ninja by Todd Tarpley, read by Miss Donna Zoom Facebook
June 22 The Great Indoors by Julie Falatko, read by Miss Lauren
June 29 David and Dog by Shirley Hughes, read by Miss Linda
YouTube
Events for Children & Teens
Pop-up Bouquet Card Tall Ships Painting
for Mother’s Day with Art Nanny
Tuesday, May 4 | 7 PM Friday, June 11 | 7 PM Grades K-12
Grades 3-12 The Art Nanny will demonstrate how to
Create a pop-up bouquet card with artist paint a tall ship or a pirate ship with a
Chris Vivas. ColorShield DIY Kit.
Mother’s Day Jumbo National Vanilla
Rectangle Cookie Card
Thursday, May 6 | 6:30 PM
Milkshake Day Imagine a Whole
Wednesday, June 16 | 6:30 PM
Grades 3-12 Grades K-12 New World
Presented by the Baking Coach June 16 is National Milkshake Day! For teens entering 6-12 grade
Make a jumbo edible card for that special Celebrate in sweet style and learn how in Fall 2021
someone in your life. One registration per to make the best vanilla milkshake. In- Starting on June 1, register online,
family. Pickup date is May 4. gredients you’ll need to follow along are: in person or via phone for this year's
vanilla ice cream, milk/milk alternative, summer experience.
Magic by Ari vanilla extract, whipped cream, sprinkles, Beginning on June 21, head down
Friday, June 4 | 7 PM cherries and vanilla frosting. to Chestnut Hill to pick up your sum-
Families with children grades K-12 mer subscription box to kick off your
Be amazed by Magician Ari. Your kit will have Faux Hamburger experience. Included will be lots of
a snack to enjoy as well as a magic trick. and French Fries goodies and your BINGO card. (We
for Father’s Day don't want to give too much away
Best Friends Thursday, June 17 | 6:30 PM because that will take away the fun
Friendship Bracelets Grades 3-12 of unboxing it all at home!)
Monday, June 7 | 6:30 PM Presented by the Baking Coach Complete 5, or more, activities listed
Grades 2-12 Make two burger cupcakes with a side on that BINGO card and return it to
In honor of BFF day on June 8, create a of cookie French fries using buttercream the library to receive a prize pack!
friendship bracelet. Additional materials icing, candy and sprinkles. One registra- More information can be found at
needed: cup, pencil, ruler, fine point tion per family. Pickup hhhlibrary.org/services/teens
markers. date is June 15.
10 | May/June 2021 hhhlibrary.org Dix Hills 631-421-4530 Melville 631-421-4535Teens
Events for teens entering grades Ask a Veteran Senior Smiles
6-12. Unless otherwise stated. Wednesday, May 19 | 5:30 PM High school seniors,
Join veterans from different eras and military parents and grandparents
branches in a Q&A session and earn 1.5 of high school seniors —
hours of community service. Earn an extra we need your help!
Community Service hour of community service by submitting
3 questions between May 1-8 to
We want to see a picture from your senior
year! It can be your senior portrait, a candid
teenservices@hhhlibrary.org. shot you took in the halls or anywhere
Online Community Service in between! Send in group shots, team
• Chat About a Charity: Read up on a char- photos, club gatherings… anything! We're
ity and answer questions. Earn 1 hour for Acts of Kindness
Wednesday, May 26 | 4 PM compiling a video and want you and your
every submission.
Learn about ways you can spread kindness, friends included!
• Great HHH Bake Off: Show off your culi-
nary creations! Earn 1 hour of community and create your own kindness jar. Send your picture to teenservices@
service for each dish you tell us about. hhhlibrary.org on/before Wednesday,
• Summer Trends: What are you watch- Virtual Lego Challenge June 16. Send in as many photos as you'd
ing, reading or playing? Earn 1 hour of Wednesday, June 2 | 4:30 PM like, there is no limit! Feel free to share this
community service for each trend you tell Earn 1.5 hours of community with your friends, the more the merrier!
us about. service by helping the teen Our video will premiere on Monday, June 21
• Book Reviews: Earn 1 hour of community librarian create and monitor at 6 PM on our Facebook page.
service by submitting a video of yourself a virtual Lego competition for
reviewing a book!
school-aged children. You will
Submissions may be used on the library’s
be required to have your camera Babysitting Workshop
social media channels. These are virtual
and mic on for the duration of the program. Wednesday, May 19 AND Thursday,
community service opportunities, for more
May 20 | 4 PM
information and guidelines, visit hhhlibrary.
org/services/teens Self Esteem Workshop Presented by Project Excel
Wednesday, June 9 | 5 PM
Learn how to manage and improve your Donut Planters
Crafts for a Cause Kits self-esteem during this interactive workshop. Monday, June 28
Registration required. Kits available Earn an extra hour of community service by 5 PM Entering grades 6-9
for pick-up at Chestnut Hill beginning Monday, sending in 3 questions, before Monday, June Learn to make a sweet planter
May 3. ALL KITS must be returned NO LATER 7 to teenservices@hhhlibrary.org. All ques- designed to look like a donut.
Than Friday, June 11. Upon dropping off your tions are anonymous.
completed project, you will receive a certifi-
cate of community service for two hours. College Prep
Pet Treat Jars Just for Fun
Bird Feeders College Writing Workshop
Memory Jars More fun events are listed on page 10 under Tuesday, May 11 | 4 PM
Events for Children & Teens Presented by Project Excel
Managing Emotions
Monday, May 10 | 4 PM Paint Night The SAT vs. The ACT
Learn tips and tricks to help you manage Friday, May 7 | 6 PM Monday, May 24 | 7 PM
stressful situations. Earn an extra hour by Join Project Excel for a fun paint night! Presented by Top Tier Test Prep
sending in 3 questions, before Friday, May 7 An overview of each examination, the material
to teenservices@hhhlibrary.org. All questions Battle of the Books Interest on the examination, and which examination
are anonymous. Meeting may be better suited for different learners.
Wednesday, May 12 | 6 PM
Teen Conversation Open to teens entering grades 6-9 Employment Workshop
Café: Mental Health Love to read? Are you competitive? Come Monday, June 7 | 4 PM
Tuesday, May 18 | 4 PM learn about this Suffolk County-wide book Presented by Project Excel
This event is a safe place for competition! Gain valuable knowledge on how to score that
open conversation with Marisa, our SBU So- summer job.
cial Work Intern in collaboration with Ariella's Mini Strawberry Tarts
Friendship Circle. They'll answer your ques- Tuesday, May 18 | 6:30 PM College Survival
tions, talk with you as a group and provide Presented by the Baking Coach Tuesday, June 8 | 4 PM
information about mental health. Learn how to make mini strawberry tarts. Presented by Project Excel
Pick up date is May 14. Learn some tips and tricks you’ll need to
survive those college years.
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Dear Residents How To Register
Happy Sping! • Registration for May events begins Monday, April 26 and
Thank you for your generous endorsement of our June event registration begins Monday, May 24, unless
many events. Over the last 12 months, we have otherwise indicated. By registering, you are guaranteed a
pivoted many times in response to your needs. spot in the class and help prevent cancellations.
We are pleased to announce Brainfuse: JobNow, • We reserve the right to deny admittance once class
an online subscription portal that we can offer to you has begun.
for free. If you need to freshen up your resume or identify a new career
check out JobNow at hhhlibrary.org. • Register online at hhhlibrary.org, in-person or by calling
the library.
With the sunshine and warmer days, your Children's Librarians are taking
the show on the road. Look for virtual outdoor events on pages 8 & 9. • Registration limited to district residents for Children’s and
Teen programs.
Our high school seniors have faced many challenges. To celebrate their
accomplishments, we are preparing a senior picture slideshow for our • Payment for programs with fees can be made online
Facebook page. See page 11 for details. with a credit card. Stop by the Circulation Department
Construction of your new library continues. From concrete to cork, from at Chestnut Hill to pay by check, credit card or cash.
bricks to books there is daily visible progress. We are still anticipating a Fees are nonrefundable.
summer occupancy despite pandemic-related delays. • Opinions presented by speakers are those of the speakers'
And finally, the last year has been filled with unknowns around every and do not reflect an endorsement by the Library.
corner, we are grateful for the ongoing support and patience from the
• Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library
community.
publicity. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be included.
Please stay safe and healthy,
• Programs for adults are for ages 18 and up, teen programs
are for grades 6-12 and children’s programs are as noted.
Helen M. Crosson, Library Director See Children’s Services section for registration information.
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