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Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • www.smithlib.org • (631) 360-2480 November 2020
Thank You
for supporting The Library of Things is a special
collection which lends out many uncon-
ventional items. This collection goes
the Library
far beyond the books and media that
has been the primary focus of our
Library system; we intend for these
items to provide a new, exciting
by passing our
experience to patrons unlike any
they have had in a traditional library.
Please visit our website at
www.smithlib.org for more
2021 Budget!
information.
Congratulations to our
elected Trustees: Virtual Volunteer
Opportunities
We have a number of
Brianna Baker-Stines ongoing virtual volunteer
opportunities for teens
Joseph Gregurich looking to earn community
Thomas Maher service credit. Check out the
Teen Section of the Library’s
homepage for
more information.
Children • Pages 2-5 Curbside Pickup • Page 10
Teen Scene • Pages 5-7 Help Save our Local History • Page 11
Adult • Pages 7-10 Director’s Letter • Page 11
Lo ng Islan d’s Largest Li brary - Servi ng th e Co mmu n iti es o f Smithtown:
Commack • For t Salonga • Hauppauge • Head of the Harbor • Kings Park • Nesconset
Nissequogue • S aint James • Smithtown • Village of the Branch
Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Children’s Virtual Fine Motor Fun Matt the Music Man Virtual Family
Program Information Monday, November 2 Concert
Registration requirements for all programs Stop by the Children’s Department in Friday, November 6 • 4:30-5:15pm
are listed in the description of each program. our Smithtown Building beginning It’s time to jam with Matt the Music
Check the Library’s calendar or contact November 2 to pick up a packet filled Man. Feel the rhythm and rhyme in this
the Library by phone (631) 360-2480, chat with crafts and activities that will help
(www.smithlib.org) or email (childrens@ one-of-a-kind multicultural concert
smithlib.org) for more information or
your preschooler develop their fine filled with sing-a-longs and silliness.
availability. motor skills. No registration required. No registration required. This program
Please note: each child must have his/her Supplies are available on a first come, will be available on Zoom.
own Library card to register for programs. first served basis. Join Zoom Meeting:
Priority is given to Smithtown residents for https://bit.ly/SmithLibMusicMan
Preschool Storytime
program registration. Children's programs are
Monday, November 2 • 10:30am
created with the needs, abilities and interests Meeting ID: 874 8927 8213
of the age groups listed. To make programs
Monday, November 16 • 10:30am Password: 149907
enjoyable for the children and their caregivers,
Join Miss Christine in a storytime
please register for programs that correspond
round up of her favorite newest picture
with the child's age.
books. We’ll continue the fun with
Facebook YouTube Zoom songs, games, action rhymes and the
felt board. No registration required. This
program will be shared on our Children’s
The Smithtown Library Facebook page (https://www.facebook.
Story Line com/SmithtownLibraryKids) scheduled to
expire one week from posted date.
Do you miss storytime
at the Library? Now you
can enjoy storytime any Storytime with Miss Sharon
time and all you need Tuesday, November 3 • 3:00pm Full STEAM Ahead
is a phone. We are now Tuesday, November 17 • 10:30am Saturday, November 7 • 10:30am
offering a new service Listen to an exciting read with Miss In honor of National STEM/STEAM
called The Smithtown Sharon geared towards preschoolers. Day on November 8, learn some fun
Library Story Line. We have a wide No registration required. This program activities for all ages that you can try
range of stories and fun for children will be shared on our Children’s Face- at home. No registration required. This
under the age of 12 and you can listen book page (https://www.facebook.com/ program will be shared on our Children’s
to them as many times as you want. SmithtownLibraryKids) scheduled to Facebook page (https://www.facebook.
Simply call (631) 652-6052 and com/SmithtownLibraryKids). After the
follow the prompted directions. You expire one week from posted date.
can choose from the following: a story program, the video will remain available.
for preschoolers, a fairy tale, poetry,
jokes and riddles and short stories.
You can also make a suggestion or
provide feedback. We change our
stories each Wednesday so be sure to
call often for new adventures.
2 November 2020 • Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.org
Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Stories with Miss Maggie Bean Mosaics Turkey Trouble
Monday, November 9 • 10:30am Thursday, November 12 • 4:30pm Saturday, November 14 • 3:00pm
Join Miss Maggie for fun stories Form a design with some What will Turkey do when he discovers
and a creative extension activity you colored beans and before that he is the main course for Thanks-
can do right from home. No registra- you know it, you’ve made giving? We’ll find out as we read
tion required. This program will be a mosaic. No registration Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano and
shared on our Children’s Facebook required. This program will be other Thanksgiving favorites during this
page (https://www.facebook.com/ shared on our Children’s Facebook fun, seasonal storytime. Stop in to the
SmithtownLibraryKids), scheduled to page (https://www.facebook.com/ Children’s Department of the Smithtown
expire on November 16. SmithtownLibraryKids) and on our Building beginning on November 7 to
YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/ pick up a take and make turkey craft.
SmithLibYouTube). After the program, No registration required. Supplies are
the video will remain available. available on a first-come, first-served
basis. This program will be shared on our
Tales for Tots Children’s Facebook page (https://www.
Friday, November 13 • 11:00am facebook.com/smithtownlibrarykids)
Dinosaurs Roar Join us for a special themed scheduled to expire November 21.
Tuesday, November 10 • 3:00pm storytime filmed on location at the
Roarrr! Do you like dinosaurs? If so, Smithtown Historical Society. No
come and join us as we read about our registration required. This program will
dinosaur friends. Then Miss Virginia will be shared on our Children’s Facebook
show you how to make a cute dinosaur page (https://www.facebook.com/
craft. No registration required. This SmithtownLibraryKids), scheduled to
program will be shared on our Children’s expire on November 20.
Facebook page (https://www.facebook.
com/SmithtownLibraryKids). After the Storytime with Miss Amanda
program, the video will remain available. Saturday, November 14 • 11:00am Cute as a Button
Listen to wonderful stories with Miss Monday, November 16 • 4:30pm
Amanda and learn how to make a fun Buttons aren’t just for clothes. Celebrate
craft for toddlers and preschoolers. Craft National Button Day with your school-
kits for the program will be available age child and learn how to make special
for pick up in the Children’s Department crafts using colorful buttons, crayons,
of the Nesconset Building starting glue, scissors and construction paper.
November 7. No registration required. No registration required. This program
Supplies are available on a first come, will be shared on our YouTube channel
first served basis. This program will (https://bit.ly/SmithLibYouTube). After the
be shared on our Children’s Facebook program, the video will remain available.
page (https://www.facebook.com/
smithtownlibrarykids) scheduled to
expire November 21.
Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.org • November 2020 3
Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Autumn Storytime and Craft A “Beary” Thankful Storytime Take and Make-Gobbling Good Time
Thursday, November 19 •11:00am Saturday, November 21 • 10:30am Monday, November 23 • 3:00pm
It’s time for autumn leaves and Join us with your toddler or preschooler Miss Wendy will share some funny
pumpkins, please; join us for seasonal to read Bear Says Thanks by Karma turkey stories
stories and a craft. No registration Wilson followed by a fun gratitude and then show
required. This program will be activity you can do right from home. you how to
shared on our Children’s Facebook No registration required. This program create some
page (https://www.facebook.com/ turkey-themed
will be shared on our Children’s Facebook crafts. Craft
smithtownlibrarykids) scheduled to page (https://www.facebook.com/ kits will be
expire on November 26. SmithtownLibraryKids) scheduled to available for pick up at our Commack
expire on November 28. Building starting November 16. In
Super Sloths person or telephone registration is
Friday, November 20 • 4:00pm required and begins on November 16.
Elementary-aged students can hang This program will be shared on our
out, enjoy some sloth stories and Children’s Facebook page (https://www.
make a cute hanging sloth craft. No facebook.com/SmithtownLibraryKids)
registration required. This program will and on our YouTube channel (https://bit.
be shared on our Children’s Facebook ly/SmithLibYouTube). After the program,
page (https://www.facebook.com/ the video will remain available.
SmithtownLibraryKids) scheduled to
expire on November 27. Toddler Turkey Time
Tuesday, November 24 • 11:00am
Shake your tail feather and dance the
Pot Belly Turkeys turkey pokey
Saturday, November 21 • 11:00am
Join Miss Samira for a fun as we sing
Thanksgiving program! She’ll read a songs, read
fun Thanksgiving story and show you Thanksgiving
how to create a cute turkey too. No stories and
Turkey Treats registration required. This program will make special
Friday, November 20 • 4:30pm be shared on our Children’s Facebook turkey-themed crafts. Craft kits for the
It’s time for pumpkin dishes and harvest page (https://www.facebook.com/ program will be available for pick up
wishes. Celebrate with your school-age SmithtownLibraryKids) and on our in the Children’s Department of the
child by listening to stories and creating YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/ Nesconset Building starting November
SmithLibYouTube). After the program, 16. No registration required. Supplies
a craft that highlights what you are the video will remain available. are available on a first come, first served
thankful for. No registration required.
This program will be shared on our basis. This program will be shared on our
Children’s Facebook page (https://www. Children’s Facebook page (https://www.
facebook.com/smithtownlibrarykids) facebook.com/smithtownlibrarykids)
scheduled to expire on November 27. scheduled to expire on December 1.
4 November 2020 • Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.org
Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Virtual Nerd Squad Teen Services Virtual
Tuesday, November 24 • 4:30pm Program Information
A monthly celebration of all things Registration requirements for all
pop culture for tweens. No registration programs are listed in the description
required. This program will be available of each program. Registration for
on Zoom. November programs began on Tuesday,
Join Zoom Meeting: October 13. December program registra-
https://bit.ly/NovNerdSquad tion begins on Monday, November 9.
Meeting ID: 894 0423 7861 Check the Library’s calendar or contact
Password: Gaiman the Library by phone (631) 360-2480,
chat (www.smithlib.org) or email (teens@
Fun with Colors smithlib.org) for more information or
Friday, November 27 • 3:00pm availability. Teen Services programs are
There are so many cool things you can open to those in grades 6 -12 unless
otherwise noted.
do with watercolors. Come join in
C = Commack Building N = Nesconset Building
the fun! No registration required. This K = Kings Park Building S = Smithtown Building
program will be shared on our Children’s
Facebook page (https://www.facebook. Facebook Instagram
com/SmithtownLibraryKids). After the YouTube Zoom
program, the video will remain available.
Paper Roller Coasters Take and Make-Totes to Fill a Table
Saturday, November 28 • 11:00am C–November 2–November 30
Learn how to make your very own roller Design and decorate reusable tote bags
coaster from just paper, scissors and to donate to food pantries for local
tape in this fun STEM challenge. No families to use. Each teen will be given
registration required. This program will be two tote bags and markers to take
shared on our YouTube channel (https:// home to decorate and design. Tote bags
bit.ly/SmithLibYouTube). After the must be picked up and returned to the
program, the video will remain available. Commack Building before November 30
during the Library’s scheduled hours.
Fox Fun In person or telephone registration
Monday, November 30 • 10:30am required. Supplies are available on a
Preschoolers can make a fox craft first-come, first-served basis. One hour of
using simple materials and listen community service will be given.
to fox stories with Miss Nicole. No November Bookmark
registration required. This program will Contest Winner
be shared on our Children’s Facebook Emma M.
page (https://www.facebook.com/ Grade 4
SmithtownLibraryKids) scheduled to R.J.O. Intermediate
expire on December 7. School
Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.org • November 2020 5
Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Take and Make-Canvas Painting Take and Make- Harvest Wreath Take and Make-Sending Smiles
C–November 2–November 30 N–November 2–November 30 November 2–November 30
Bring out your Put your craft skills to good use by Become a Smile
inner artist making an autumnal wreath for Maker for kids battling
with this simple your home. You will be supplied illnesses. Decorate
gradient canvas with everything you need to create a wacky, funny postcards that will be sent to
project. All beautiful addition to your fall decor. children’s hospitals and Ronald McDonald
supplies are Take and Make bags must be picked Houses as part of the Sending Smiles
provided and a up from the Nesconset Building organization. Postcards can be picked up
link to the how- before November 30 during the Library’s at any Reference Desk before November 30
to video will be scheduled hours. In person or telephone during the Library’s scheduled hours. One
provided. Take registration required. Supplies are avail- hour of community service will be given for
and Make bags must be picked up from able on a first-come, first-served basis. three postcards. Postcards must be returned
the Commack Building before November by December 14.
30 during the Library’s scheduled
hours. In person or telephone registration NaNoWriMo Writers Workshop
required. Supplies are available on a first- Mondays, November 2, 16, & 30 •
come, first-served basis. 3:30-4:30pm
National Novel Writing Month, or
Take and Make-Dog Treats to Donate NaNoWriMo, is a personal challenge
K–November 2–November 30 to write, or attempt to write, a novel
Help feed our furry friends at the in a month. Meet throughout the month
Smithtown Animal Shelter. Each teen Take and Make-Pumpkin Painting with other teen writers for advice,
will be given a bone shaped cookie S–November 2–November 30 encouragement and various writing games
cutter, ingredients and a recipe to Follow step-by-step instructions to create and challenges. Registration required. This
make delicious treats at home. Take a beautiful canvas painting! Take and program will be available on Zoom. Login
and Make bags must be picked up from Make bags must be picked up from the information for Zoom will be sent to
and returned to the Kings Park Building Smithtown Building before November the email address associated with your
before November 30 during the 30 during the Library’s scheduled hours. Library card on the day before the event.
Library’s scheduled hours. In person or In person or telephone registration
telephone registration required. Supplies required. Supplies are available on a first- Pressed Leaf Bookmarks
are available on a first-come, first-served come, first-served basis. Thursday, November 5 • 4:00pm
basis. One hour of community service will Learn how to create beautiful fall book-
be given. marks using real leaves from your back-
yard. No registration required. This
program will be shared on our YouTube
channel (https://bit.ly/SmithLibYouTube)
and Teen’s Facebook page (https://www.
facebook.com/SmithtownLibraryTeens). After
the program, the video will remain available.
6 November 2020 • Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.org
Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Intermediate Dungeons and Dragons T-Shirt Plant Hanger Adult Virtual Program Information
Thursday, November 12 • 6:00 -8:00pm Wednesday, November 18 • 5:30pm Registration requirements for all
Join us for a virtual adventure. This Grab a colorful t-shirt and let’s get programs are listed in the description
campaign is designed for experienced crafty! Ms. Navins will show you a of each program. For programs that
players with an understanding of the simple, no-sew way to hang your plants require registration, it will begin one
basic game rules. Registration required. around your room or outside for all to month prior to the program date.
This program will be available on Zoom. enjoy. No registration required. This Check the Library’s calendar or contact
Login information for Zoom will be sent program will be shared on our Teen’s the Library by phone (631) 360-2480,
to the email address associated with your Facebook page (https://www.facebook. chat (www.smithlib.org) or email
Library card on the day before the event. com/SmithtownLibraryTeens), YouTube (smithlib@smithlib.org) for more
channel (https://bit.ly/SmithLibYouTube) and information or availability.
Pie Cupcakes Instagram page (https://www.instagram. Out of district residents should contact
Monday, November 16 • 7:00pm com/SmithtownLibraryTeens). After the the Library for program availability for
Cupcakes that look like pies but taste like program, the video will remain available. programs with registration required.
cupcakes? Is there anything sweeter? Join
Facebook YouTube Zoom
the Baking Coach as she shows us how
to make three delicious pie cupcakes.
Pick up your ingredients kit from the Take and Make-Fall Leaf Candle
Smithtown or Kings Park building on Holder
Saturday, November 14 from 9:30am- Take home a bag filled with all the
5:00pm or Monday, November 16 from supplies and instructions needed to
9:30am-5:00pm. We will meet on Zoom create a festive fall leaf candle holder.
to decorate the cupcakes together. This Registration begins on November 2 and
program may not be suitable for those ends on November 10. Supply bags can be
with food allergies. Registration required. picked up from the building of your choice
Login information for Zoom will be sent the week of November 16. Telephone only
to the email address associated with your Jackbox Game Night registration is required; please call
Library card the day before the event. Friday, November 20 • 7:00-8:30pm (631) 360-2480 x216 to register.
Join your Teen Librarians for a fun
evening of virtual party games. Draw
funny doodles, write the best inside
joke or answer hilarious trivia questions.
There’s something for everyone.
Please note: teens will need two
internet-enabled devices to participate.
Registration required. This program will
be available on Zoom. Login information
for Zoom will be sent to the email address
associated with your Library card on the
day before the event.
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Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Take and Make-Book Leaf Garland Our Gang-The History of Friday Film Review
Take home a bag filled with all the The Little Rascals Friday, November 6 • 7:00pm
supplies and instructions needed Wednesday, November 4 • 11:00am While we are unable to present our
to create a garland perfect for a Spanky, Alfalfa, Darla, Pete the Pooch weekly movie programs, please
Thanksgiving decoration. Registration and the gang! Since the 1920s, The join us each month for reviews of
begins on November 9 and ends on Little Rascals have had the world recommended films available through
November 17. Supply bags can be picked laughing with their misadventures and the Library’s streaming services, Hoopla
schemes of the most famous, lovable and Kanopy. Watch at home on Fridays
up from the building of your choice the neighborhood kids. Film historian and or any day you choose. No registration
week of November 23. Telephone only film maker Glenn Andreiev presents required. This program will be shared
registration is required; please call this seminar with hysterical film clips on our YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/
(631) 360-2480 x216 to register. as well as the backstory of Our Gang- SmithLibYouTube). After the program,
how their short films were produced the video will remain available.
and the truth behind the Rascals adult
lives. No registration required. This The Sixties-Fifty Years Later
program will be shared on our FacebookSaturday, November 7 •
page (https://www.facebook.com/ 10:30-11:30am
thesmithtownlibrary). The 1960s was a decade of hope,
change and war that witnessed an
important shift in American culture that
still has resonance today. Join historian
Martin H. Levinson in exploring this
Take and Make-Reversible interesting and pivotal decade. No
Decorative Blocks registration required. This program will
Take home a bag filled with all the be available on Zoom and shared on our
supplies and instructions needed to Facebook page (https://www.facebook.
create this block sign; one side says fall com/thesmithtownlibrary).
and the other says snow. Registration Zoom Information:
begins on November 16 and ends on http://bit.ly/SmithLibSixties
November 24. Supply bags can be picked Getting Started with 3D Printing Password: SmithLib
up from the building of your choice the Thursday, November 5 • 7:00-8:00pm Join Zoom program on your computer:
week of November 30. Telephone only Learn the basics of 3D printing with Meeting ID: 834 1521 9874
registration is required; please call TinkerCAD. You will get a feel for how to Password: SmithLib
(631) 360-2480 x216 to register. use the program, as well as some of the Join Zoom program by telephone:
techniques used for 3D model design. (646) 558-8656
By the end of the class, users should Meeting ID: 834 1521 9874
be able to create a printable model. Password: 07602857
Registration required. This program will
be available on Zoom. Login information
for Zoom will be sent to the email address
associated with your Library card on the
day of the event.
8 November 2020 • Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.org
Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Take and Make-Gobble til you Traditional Thanksgiving Turkey 80s Hits with Common Ground
Wobble with Chef Rob Scott Monday, November 23 • 7:30-8:30pm
Thursday, November 12 • 6:30-7:30pm Monday, November 16 • 3:30pm Join local band Common Ground for
This is the perfect Chef Rob Scott will show you how to a live hour of your favorite 80s hits in
sign to decorate prepare and cook your Thanksgiving the comfort of your own home. No
for Thanksgiving turkey, show you how to keep it moist registration required. This program
or give as a gift and tender along with countless turkey will be shared on our Facebook
to the holiday page (https://www.facebook.com/
tips. No registration required. This
host. Take home thesmithtownlibrary).
a bag filled with program will be shared on our Facebook
all the supplies needed to create this page (https://www.facebook.com/
craft and join us live for step-by-step thesmithtownlibrary).
instruction. Registration begins on
November 2 and ends on November
6. Supply bags can be picked up from
the building of your choice the week of
November 9. Telephone only registration
is required; please call (631) 360-2480 Make Your Own Chinese Takeout
x216 to register. This program will be Monday, November 30 •
available on Zoom. Login information for 7:00-8:00pm
Zoom will be sent to the email address Penn Hongthong
associated with your Library card on the will demonstrate
day of the event. how to make
Stuffed Acorn Squash with simple, healthy
One-On-One Medicare Counseling Chef Rob Scott and very tasty
and Assistance Friday, November 20 • 3:30pm Chinese cooking.
Friday, November 13 • 10:00am, Do you need a unique and delicious side No registration
10:45am, 11:30am OR 12:15pm dish for your Thanksgiving turkey? Chef required. This program will be available
Register for a telephone appointment Rob Scott will show you how to prepare on Zoom and shared on our Facebook
to speak individually with a Suffolk and cook stuffed acorn squash with apples, page (https://www.facebook.com/
County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer nuts and cranberries. No registration thesmithtownlibrary).
Program) volunteer from HIICAP (Health required. This program will be shared on Zoom Information:
Insurance Information, Counseling & our Facebook page (https://www.facebook. http://bit.ly/SmithLibChineseCooking
Assistance Program) to answer questions com/thesmithtownlibrary). Password: SmithLib
and provide information specific to your Join Zoom program on your computer:
own needs regarding your Medicare Meeting ID: 868 7722 2597
health insurances and benefits, Medicare Password: SmithLib
Savings Programs and EPIC. Registration Join Zoom program by telephone:
required. You will be contacted by a HIICAP (646) 558-8656
representative through the telephone Meeting ID: 868 7722 2597
number associated with your Library card Password: 54106338
at your appointment time.
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Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Book Discussion Groups
Registration for all book discussion groups is required unless otherwise noted. Login information for Zoom, if applicable, will be sent to the
email address associated with your library card on the day of the event. Copies of the books are available on Live-brary and/or Hoopla.
Sports Pages Book Discussion Group Beyond the Library Book Discussion Night Owl Cafe Book Discussion Group
Monday, November 2 • 10:30am-12:00pm Group Thursday, November 19 • 7:00-8:00pm
Mafia Spies: The Inside Story of the CIA, Tuesday, November 17 • 7:00pm The Song of the Jade Lily by Kirsty
Gangsters, JFK and Castro by Thomas Long Bright River by Liz Moore. No Manning. This program will be available
Maier. This program will be available on registration required. To participate you must on Zoom.
Zoom. join the Library’s Facebook group - Beyond
the Library (https://www.facebook.com/ Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion
Commack Book Discussion Group
Monday, November 9 • 12:00-1:00pm groups/beyondthelibrary). This program will Group
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. take place through the event on our Facebook Tuesday, November 24 • 2:00-3:00pm
This program will be available on Zoom. group page. Everyone Brave Is Forgiven by Chris
Cleave. This program will be available on
Killer Reads Book Discussion Group Clue- A Mystery Book Discussion Zoom.
Tuesday, November 10 • 11:00am-12:00pm Group
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell. This Wednesday, November 18 • 2:30-3:30pm
program will be available on Zoom. Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn. This
program will be available on Zoom.
Have You Tried our Curbside Pickup?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday & Saturday
10:00am – 7:00pm 10:00am – 4:00pm
1. Place holds on library material through our online catalog or by call- 3. Upon arriving at the Library, park in a designated curbside spot
ing the Library. The catalog can be accessed from our website. and call the number on the curbside pickup sign.
2. When your items become available, a staff member will contact you 4. Staff will place your items on a table by the front entrance for
to schedule a pickup date and time. You will need your library card you to collect. Items will be in a bag with your name.
barcode to schedule a pickup time.
10 November 2020 • Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.orgRegistration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
On behalf of The Smithtown Library Board of Trustees and Library staff, I sincerely thank the Smithtown community for
passing our 2021 Library operating budget. Your support will enable us to safely continue to provide the services you’ve come
to rely on and will allow us to provide new resources and services requested by our patrons.
We congratulate Brianna Baker-Stines, Joseph Gregurich and Thomas Maher on their Board of Trustee positions. We look
forward to working with them.
The Library is excited to announce that our Passport Acceptance Facility, located at our Smithtown Building, will reopen in
November. To make an appointment, please call (631) 360-2480 ext. 192.
As we enter the holiday season, I hope you will take advantage of the many resources and take-home activities your Library
has to offer, including virtual programs, books, movies, music and more. We’re here to help you find what you’re looking for
and we hope to see you often.
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving,
Robert Lusak
Library Director
The Smithtown Library’s Long Island Room invites
you to participate in an important project!
Over the course of the last few months, the coronavirus pandemic
and subsequent shutdowns have had a dramatic impact on the
entire world and our own community. As challenging as these
times are, however, it is important to recognize and document the
historical significance of this period so that future generations may
learn from it. We hope that you may be willing to help the Long
Island Room with this effort.
You can participate in a variety of ways:
• Collect relevant items you may come across during your daily activities
• Keep a journal about or otherwise reflect upon your experiences (i.e. essay, poetry, artwork, etc.)
• Share photographs /videos of the way your life or surroundings have changed
For more information about this project and collecting examples, please visit https://smithlib.org/documenting. If you are interested
in possibly donating materials to this collection or have any questions, please contact the Long Island Room at 631-360-2480, ext. 197
or via email at longislandroom@smithlib.org.
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on Wednesdays 9:30am-5:00pm. Please check the Library’s SUNDAY CLOSED
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(Sept-May) The Library will be closed
Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day
and Thursday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Nesconset Smithtown
Long Island Room
Teens from The The Roaring 20s on Long Island
Do you have an exhibit you Smithtown Library The 1920s roared on Long Island as they did throughout the
would like to share with have been creating rest of the country. This unique period, marked by increased
your community? origami cranes from affluence, prohibition of alcohol, popularization of jazz music
We would love to home since August.
hear from you. and flapper fashion, as well as a variety of other social and political
As World Kindness Day approaches, we hang
changes greatly impacted life on Long Island. To illustrate this,
Please call: the cranes to symbolize community and hope
Gina Ferreira during these unprecedented times. We thank the Long Island Room has assembled a collection of materials
(631) 360-2480 ext. 235 our teen volunteers for dedicating their time that represent the important historical events and popular culture
to this project. experienced on Long Island during the Roaring 20s.
Board of Trustees Meeting
November 17, 2020 • 6:30pm C= COMMACK K= KINGS PARK N= NESCONSET S= SMITHTOWN Weather/Emergency Closing Information
The public is welcome. • Telephone: (631) 360-2480
Program registration is on a first-come, first-served basis–a place in the
The November Board of Trustee meeting program cannot be guaranteed. Dates, times, programs and locations are • Web: www.smithlib.org
will either be held virtually or in-person subject to change. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
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Brianna Baker-Stines • Trustee The Library cannot accept bills larger than $20.00 in payment for overdue
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Joseph Gregurich • Trustee
James Hornef • Trustee
Theresa M. Stabile • Trustee
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William Zimmerman • Trustee
Director
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Robert Lusak
Assistant Director
Assistive Listening Device available: a portable listening device is
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