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SAYVILLE LIBRARY Happenings SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2015 VOL. XV, NO. 61 Paper Document Shredding for Residents ~ See page 2 for full details. SAYVILLE LIBRARY ACCEPTS THE U.S. PRESIDENT’S LIBRARY CHALLENGE President Obama has issued a ConnectED Library Challenge to place a library card in every student’s hand. Libraries across the country are making plans to respond to this summons. Sayville Library is partnering with the Sayville School District to meet the Challenge. Our goal is 100% student participation and we will send a letter to the White House when we reach that goal. If every child in your home up to age 18 does not have a library card, please stop by the library with one photo ID with address to obtain a card for each child. Sayville Battle of the Books Team Congratulations 3rd Place Winners! This year’s team, the Sayville ciVillains came in 3rd out of 41 teams, answering enough questions through four rounds to lead to the semi-finals.The team also received the Best Costume Award for the third year in a row as voted by their fellow teams.They were outfitted as Disney villains. Battlers from left to right are: Keira Mizzi, Lillian Schweikert, Nicholas Cameron, Donald Schweikert, Victoria Earvolino, Elizabeth Campbell, Angela Earvolino, Co-Coaches Megan Karaptis and Danielle Manri. Co-Coach Marianne Ramirez was unavailable for the photo. You are Invited to a Grand Opening! Please join the Library Board of Trustees and Staff on Sunday, September 27, at 1:30 pm for our first program in our new Library Courtyard! This beautiful space was partially funded by the NY State Library Construction Grant approved by the NYS Senate and Assembly, with additional funding provided by Senator Phil Boyle. At 2:00 pm,Tomas Rodrigues will entertain you with his Spanish Guitar! Light refreshments will be served. Details on page 6. Volunteer Opportunities Fair WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 4:00-6:00 PM Do you have time on your hands and an interest in sharing your talents and skills with your neighbors? Come to the library on October 7 to meet representatives from the many local non-profit organizations that provide enhancements to living in Sayville and West Sayville. Participating organizations will include the Sayville Historical Society, LI Radio & TV Historical Society, Sayville Garden Club, Tin Lilly-A Charity Boutique and lots more! Refreshments will be served.

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SAYVILLE LIBRARY Happenings

SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2015 VOL. XV, NO. 61

Paper Document Shredding for Residents ~ See page 2 for full details.

SAYVILLE LIBRARY ACCEPTS THE U.S. PRESIDENT’S LIBRARY CHALLENGEPresident Obama has issued a ConnectED Library Challenge to place a library card in every student’s hand. Libraries across the country are making plans to respond to this summons.

Sayville Library is partnering with the Sayville School District to meet the Challenge. Our goal is 100% student participation and we will send a letter to the White House when we reach that goal.

If every child in your home up to age 18 does not have a library card, please stop by the library with one photo ID with address to obtain a card for each child.

Sayville Battle of the Books TeamCongratulations 3rd Place Winners!

This year’s team, the Sayville ciVillains came in 3rd out of 41 teams, answering enough questions through four rounds to lead to the semi-finals. The team also received the Best Costume Award for the third year in a row as voted by their fellow teams. They were outfitted as Disney villains.

Battlers from left to right are: Keira Mizzi, Lillian Schweikert, Nicholas Cameron, Donald Schweikert, Victoria Earvolino, Elizabeth Campbell, Angela Earvolino, Co-Coaches Megan Karaptis and Danielle Manri. Co-Coach Marianne Ramirez was unavailable for the photo.

You are Invited to a Grand Opening!

Please join the Library Board of Trustees and Staff on Sunday, September 27, at 1:30 pmfor our first program in our new Library Courtyard! This beautiful space was partially funded by the NY State Library Construction Grant approved by the NYS Senate and Assembly, with additional funding provided by Senator Phil Boyle. At 2:00 pm, Tomas Rodrigues will entertain you with his Spanish Guitar! Light refreshments will be served. Details on page 6.

Volunteer Opportunities FairWednesday, OctOber 7, 4:00-6:00 pm

Do you have time on your hands and an interest in sharing your talents and skills with your neighbors? Come to the library on October 7 to meet representatives from the many local non-profit organizations that provide enhancements to living in Sayville and West Sayville.Participating organizations will include the Sayville Historical Society, LI Radio & TV Historical Society, Sayville Garden Club, Tin Lilly-A Charity Boutique and lots more!Refreshments will be served.

For Your Information

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SAYVILLE LIBRARY88 Greene Avenue, 11782-2745

631-589-4440Adult Services X305Youth Services X319Administration X310

Circulation Desk X301

HOURS OF SERVICEMonday - Friday 10 aM – 9 pM

Saturday 9:30 aM – 5 pM

Sunday 1 – 5 pM

Art GallerySeptember

Engine #35 Restoration Work in Eisenhower Park

Photography by Kevin O’Connell

October New American Folk Art

by Cindy Burget

Display CasesSeptember

U. S. Coast Guard Flotilla 17by Susan Kubelle

OctoberFriends of Sayville Library

Again this year the Friends gave two scholarship awards to Library Pages who were graduating from Sayville High School. Both students came highly recommended to us by their supervisors. Alyssa Lofaro and Kelly Mullagh were the recipients of the awards. Alyssa will be attending Sienna College majoring in Environmental Sciences. Kelly will be attending Suffolk Community College majoring in Early Childhood Education. Congratulations to both of these fine students!

As sponsors of the Museum Pass Program, we welcome news from our Library Patrons about their visits.

Lorraine Martin, President

News from the Friends

Friends of the Grange Civil War Weekend Location: iSLip GranGe, corner oF Broadway avenue & Montauk HiGHway

Friday, SepteMBer 18 – Outdoor Showing of the film Gettysburg – 7:00 pM (bring lawn chairs or blankets)Saturday and Sunday, 19 & 20 – Reenactment of the Civil War and lots more! Flyers and free movie tickets available at Sayville Library and Sweet Gourmet on Main Street. Call 631-838-8028 for details.

PILOT CLUB recruitMent taBLe – 10/11 and 10/16Were you an Anchor Club member in High School?Are your kids Anchors now? Did you know that Pilot International is the parent organization of the Anchor Clubs?Pilot International transforms communities by developing youth, providing service & education, and uplifting families. For almost 100 years, Pilots have served under the motto “True Course Ever.” Today’s Pilots find their “true course” through our charge to Do More, Care More and BE MORE everyday.For more information on the Pilot Club of Sayville, come and meet us on October 11th (11aM to 4pM) & October 16th (11aM to 1pM) in the Library lobby.

Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make these events accessible to you.

On-site Personal Document Shredding Event for Sayville Library Card Holderssaturday, september 12, 10:30 am-1:00 pm

In parking lot on Greene Avenue just south of library building.Get rid of your old and sensitive paper clutter by coming to the library on this day with up to 3 bags or 3 boxes of documents. It is first come, first served. You may watch your old papers shredded right on the spot! No business shredding, please.

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September _____________

Intro to 3D PrintingFriday, SepteMBer 11, 7:00-8:00 pM GradeS 6 & up Come join us as we learn the basics of 3D printing and design! We will be using our two brand new 3D printers and Tinkercad to design and build our very own 3D objects. We will print your 3D objects at a later date and will notify you when they are ready. Registration begins Tuesday, September 1.

Teen Movie NightCinderella (live action version) rated pG Friday, SepteMBer 18 6:30-8:30 pM aGeS 10 & up

Join us for an evening filled with pizza, fun and a movie. Registration begins Tuesday, September 1.

LED BraceletsFriday, SepteMBer 25, 7:00-8:15 pM aGeS 10 & up

Join us as we merge fashion with technology! Learn about circuitry as we turn duct tape and LED lights into trendy bracelets. Registration begins Tuesday, September 1.

October _______

Pretzel-villeFriday, octoBer 97:00-8:00 pM

aGeS 10 & up

In celebration of National Pretzel Month, we will use a variety of pretzels, graham crackers and other tasty treats to build a city of pretzel structures. Participants must bring one can of frosting and one box of graham crackers to workshop. Registration begins Thursday, October 1.

$ Five-Hour Pre-Licensing CoursetHurSday, octoBer 15, 4:00-9:00 pM aGeS 16 yearS and oLder witH a perMit

Getting ready to take your road test? Take this five-hour class required by the Department of Motor Vehicles about driving techniques and highway safety. Bring your Learners Permit to class! A non-refundable fee of $35.00 is required at registration. Checksor money orders only made out to Sayville Library. Registration begins Tuesday, September 1.

Throwback Teen Movie NightGhostbusters rated pG Friday, octoBer 16 6:30-8:30 pM

aGeS 10 & up

Join us for an evening filled with pizza, fun and an old school movie to get us in the Halloween mood. Registration begins Thursday, October 1.

Teen Beginner CrochettueSdayS, octoBer 27-noveMBer 24 (no SeSSion on 11/3) (4 SeSSionS) 4:00-5:00 pM

GradeS 6 & up

Join us for this 4 week program to learn some basic crochet stitches. Use your creativity to make jewelry, stuffed animals, and more! Each participant will need to bring a size G or H crochet hook and a skein of light-colored worsted weight yarn. Registration begins Thursday, October 1.

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Getting Ready to BabysitSaturday, noveMBer 7, 10:00 aM-1:00 pM

GradeS 6-8Cornell Cooperative Extension brings us this course, designed to help teens develop the skills necessary for the responsibility of being a sitter—child safety, developmental stages of children and how to plan activities that are age appropriate. Hands on activities and course certification are included. Registration begins Thursday, October 1.

** A current Sayville Library card is required to register for any Teen program

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C ORPH GI RL AD MR SE N ‘S

Little Kids MovieswedneSdayS, SepteMBer-octoBer 10:00-10:30 aM

aGeS preScHooL w/careGiver Registration not required.

September SurprisestHurSday, SepteMBer 1010:00-10:45 aM OR 11:00-11:45 aM aGeS 3-5 yearS w/careGiver

Celebrate September by making a variety of fall arts and crafts with Doreen and Ellen. Registration begins Thursday, August 27.

Baby GamesMonday, SepteMBer 1410:00-10:45 aM

aGeS BirtH-12 MontHS w/careGiver

11:00-11:45 aM

aGeS 13-24 MontHS w/careGiver

Bring your baby and participate in age-appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage infant physical and mental development. Enjoy finger plays, music, bubbles, parachute play and more. Registration begins Monday, August 31.

Pajama StorytimewedneSday, SepteMBer 16, 7:00-7:30 pM

aGeS 3-5 yearS w/careGiver

Listen to and enjoy some sleepy stories and a movie. Come dressed in your PJs and bring your favorite bedtime buddy to cuddle up with. Registration begins Wednesday, September 2.

“Fall” All AroundtHurSday, SepteMBer 174:00-4:45 pM OR 5:00-5:45 pM

GradeS k-4Make a decorative autumn wreath with Doreen and Ellen. Registration begins Thursday, September 3.

September ____

In the Dog HouseMonday, SepteMBer 2110:00-11:00 aM OR 11:15 aM-12:15 pM aGeS 18-36 MontHS w/careGiver

Join A Time for Kids for an hour of dog-themed fun, crafts and more!Registration begins Tuesday, September 8.

Preschool Art with JoannetueSday, SepteMBer 2210:30-11:30 aM OR 1:00-2:00 pM

aGeS 3-5 yearS w/careGiver

Create, imagine and explore different art mediums with Artist Joanne Manning. Registration begins Tuesday, September 8.

Operation Safe ChildtHurSday, SepteMBer 24, 4:00-7:00 pM

aLL aGeS w/parent or LeGaL Guardian

Officers from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office photograph and fingerprint children and submit their relevant information to the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services (Amber Alert). Parents are issued ID cards to keep for their children. The card contains critical information to aid in a child’s search should they ever go missing.Registration not required.

Baby GamesSaturday, SepteMBer 26, 10:00-10:45 aM

aGeS 3-12 MontHS w/careGiver

Bring your baby and participate in age-appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage infant physical and mental development. Enjoy finger plays, music, bubbles, parachute play and more.Registration begins Saturday, September 12.

Toddler FunSaturday, SepteMBer 26, 11:00-11:45 aM aGeS 13-36 MontHS w/careGiver

Bring your toddler and participate in age-appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage infant physical and mental development. Enjoy finger plays, music, bubbles, parachute play and more. Registration begins Saturday, September 12.

Tuesday Storytime for 3-5 Year OldstueSdayS, SepteMBer 29 – noveMBer 17 10:15-11:00 aM OR 1:30-2:15 pM

(no SeSSion on 11/3) Join us for stories, a movie, and fun with our educational toys. Build your child’s early literacy skills in this program that incorporates Every Child Ready to Read initiatives. Registration begins Tuesday, September 15.

Friday Storytime for 3-5 Year OldsFridayS, octoBer 2 – noveMBer 20 10:15-11:00 aM

Join us for stories, a movie, and fun with our educational toys. Build your child’s early literacy skills in this program that incorporates Every Child Ready to Read initiatives. Registration begins Tuesday, September 15.

October _________________ Autumn SongstHurSday, octoBer 110:00-10:30 aM OR 10:45-11:15 aM BirtH-5 yearS w/careGiver

Sing along with Dara Linthwaite and enjoy songs about the fall and harvest time. Registration begins Thursday, September 17.

My Loose ToothtHurSday, octoBer 1, 5:00-6:00 pM

GradeS k-2Join dental hygienist Catherine Catanese to learn the importance of taking care of your teeth and how to brush properly. Registration begins Thursday, September 17.

• Library card required when attending any program.• Programs are open to all children who live in the Sayville Library district and also to children whose caregivers live in the district.• Call to cancel if unable to attend.• Please let us know in advance if you require any special accommodations because of a disability. Thank you for your cooperation.

Registration GuidelinesUnless otherwise stated, the programs listed in this flyer run for one time only. You may register your child in person or by phone after 10:00 AM at 589-4440, dial 5, but to ensure enrollment in the program you want, we recommend signing up on the first day of registration. All pROgRAms ARe Age AppROpRiAte, sO pleAse Abide by the Age And gRAde RestRictiOns fOR eAch pROgRAm.

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Games for TwosMonday, octoBer 510:00-10:45 aM OR 11:00-11:45 aM

aGeS 24-35 MontHS w/careGiver Bring your two year old and participate in age-appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage infant physical and mental development. Enjoy finger plays, music, bubbles, parachute play and more. Registration begins Monday, September 21.

T.R.A.C.K.S.wedneSday, octoBer 7, 4:00-4:45 pM

GradeS k-4Together Railroads And Communities Keeping Safe (T.R.A.C.K.S.) is a community outreach program from MTA Long Island Railroad. Join us as an LIRR representative teaches important lessons about basic train safety and awareness on and around train platforms and railroad tracks.Registration begins Wednesday, September 23.

Tiny Tots tHurSdayS, octoBer 8-octoBer 2910:00-11:00 aM OR 11:30 aM-12:30 pM

aGeS 24-35 MontHS w/careGiver

Join us for stories, a movie, an easy craft and fun with our educational toys. Build your child’s early literacy skills in this program that incorporates Every Child Ready to Read initiatives. Registration begins Thursday, September 24.

Tots Night Out tHurSday, octoBer 8, 7:00-8:00 pM

aGeS 18 MontHS-5 yearS w/careGiver

Join A Time for Kids for an hour of lion-themed fun, crafts and more!Registration begins Thursday, September 24.

Clifford’s HalloweenFriday, octoBer 161:00-1:45 pM OR 2:00-2:45 pM

aGeS 3-5 yearS w/careGiver

Wear your costume and enjoy a Halloween story about Clifford and Emily Elizabeth and make a variety of crafts with Doreen and Ellen! Registration begins Friday, October 2.

Pumpkin TimeMonday, octoBer 1910:00-11:00 aM or 1:30-2:30 pM

aGeS 3-5 yearS w/careGiver

Join A Time for Kids for an hour of pumpkin-themed fun, crafts and more!Registration begins Monday, October 5.

Halloween Family Art with JoanneFriday, octoBer 23, 6:30-8:00 pM

FaMiLy proGraM - aLL aGeS

Drop in anytime throughout this unstructured program to make some cool Halloween crafts with Joanne Manning. Registration begins Friday, October 9.

Baby GamesSaturday, octoBer 24, 10:00-10:45 aM

aGeS 3-12 MontHS w/careGiver

Bring your baby and participate in age-appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage infant physical and mental development. Enjoy finger plays, music, bubbles, parachute play and more. Registration begins Saturday, October 10.

Toddler FunSaturday, octoBer 24, 11:00-11:45 aM aGeS 13-36 MontHS w/careGiver

Bring your toddler and participate in age-appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage infant physical and mental development. Enjoy finger plays, music, bubbles, parachute play and more. Registration begins Saturday, October 10.

Halloween Door HangerstHurSday, octoBer 294:00-4:45 pM OR 5:00-5:45 pM

GradeS k-4Greet your trick or treaters with this adorable Halloween banner. Wear your costumes too! Registration begins Thursday, October 15.

Halloween HappeningstHurSday, octoBer 29, 6:30-8:00 pM

FaMiLy proGraM - aLL aGeS

Wear your costumes and drop in anytime throughout this unstructured program with Doreen and Ellen to make a variety of Halloween-themed crafts at stations around the room. This program is designed for families who cannot attend daytime programs.Registration begins Thursday, October 15.

November ______________

Music and Movement wedneSday, noveMBer 4, 6:30-7:15 pM

aGeS 3-5 yearS w/careGiver

Roseland School of Dance leads the way in this fun class for both girls and boys! Your child will experience fun and expressive movements that will increase their rhythm, coordination and movement to music. We will focus on body awareness, strengthening, balancing and motor skills. They will dance, jump, and move to music with the use of fun and creative props. Registration begins Wednesday, October 21.

Toddler Music and Movement tHurSday, noveMBer 5, 10:00-10:45 aM

aGeS 18-35 MontHS w/careGiver

Roseland School of Dance leads the way in this fun class for both girls and boys! Your child will experience fun and expressive movements that will increase their rhythm, coordination and movement to music. We will focus on body awareness, strengthening, balancing and motor skills. They will dance, jump, and move to music with the use of fun and creative props. Registration begins Thursday, October 22.

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ADULT PROGRAMSRegistration begins Monday, August 31, at the Adult Service Desk for all programs. Programs listed with this symbol ($) require in-person registration, a Sayville Library card and a fee. OUT OF DISTRICT PATRONS may sign up starting Monday, September 14. Checks or money orders only please, made payable to Sayville Library at time of registration unless otherwise noted. To avoid program cancellation, please register early 631-589-4440 X 305.

REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 31

Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program: MedicarewedneSdayS, SepteMBer 9 & octoBer 14, 10:00 aM-1:00 pM

Meet individually with an RSVP Suffolk volunteer to get information about Medicare Health Insurance and benefits. By appointment only; call the reference desk for a half-hour appointment.

Treasury Bonds: Dealing With the New RulestHurSday, SepteMBer 17, 7:00-8:30 pM

Did you know that there are no more paper bonds? Financial Services expert, Kyle Lukaszewicz will be on hand to answer your questions as well as go over all of the new changes affecting your bonds. Traveler’s GermanMondayS, SepteMBer 21, 28, & octoBer 5, 7:00-8:30 pM

This course is designed to help you make yourself understood, understand responses and “get what you want” during your next trip to Germany. Participants should bring a note pad.

Stepping On: Community Fall Prevention ProgramtueSdayS, SepteMBer 22, 29, octoBer 6, 13, 20, 27, noveMBer 3, 10, 12:00-2:00 pM Are you afraid of falling? Join us for our 8 week course from the Department of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at Southside Hospital to learn techniques to prevent a fall.

Tech Help ForumwedneSday, SepteMBer 23, 6:30-8:30 pM

Do you have a tech question you need answered? Join computer tech Eric Coverdale for his tech forum and get the answers you seek!

September _____________ Storm Stories: Before and After SandytHurSday, SepteMBer 24, 7:00-8:30 pMFire Island National Seashore’s Katelyn Jackson will discuss how Fire Island was changed by Hurricane Sandy. See how the storm reshaped the barrier beach and explore the science of beach change on Fire Island.

Hula Hoop Dance & FitnessSaturdayS, SepteMBer 26, octoBer 3 & octoBer 10, 10:00-11:30 aM

This series will teach beginners the basic moves for keeping the hoop up, recovery methods, dancing in your hoop, and more. Hoops of various sizes will be provided for everyone to use during class.

Tomas Rodriguez: Spanish GuitarSunday, SepteMBer 27, 2:00-3:00 pM

Tomas Rodriguez is defining a new sound for the Spanish guitar. This concert presents a cross-cultural musical journey, paying homage to musical treasures from Spain, South America and Africa. Outdoor Performance in the library’s courtyard.

$ Fall Photo MatwedneSday, SepteMBer 30, 7:00-8:30 pM

Display your family photos on this autumnal photo mat that you paint and decorate yourself! Stop by the Adult Services Desk to see a sample.non-reFundaBLe Fee: $5 check or money order only, payable to Sayville library.

October ________________Hart’s Tavern by Elaine K. WhitehouseSunday, octoBer 4, 2:00-3:30 pM

Elaine K. Whitehouse discusses her new novel, Hart’s Tavern. The story takes place in 1775, where four young women meet their destinies at Hart’s Tavern on Long Island’s South Shore. Arranged by the Sayville Historical Society.

$ Monday Morning YogaMondayS, octoBer 5, 19, 26, noveMBer 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,10:30-11:30 aM

Certified Yoga Teacher Kerri Bermudez will introduce basic yoga techniques. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel. non-reFundaBLe Fee: $20 check or money order only, payable to Sayville library.

$ Pumpkin-Cranberry Loaf Bread & Autumn Harvest SaladtueSday, octoBer 6, 7:00-8:30 pM

Enjoy this hands-on class with Chef Rob Scott and make and bake (at home) this fall favorite! Chef Scott will also demonstrate a harvest salad that everyone will get to enjoy! non-reFundaBLe Fee: $7 check or money order only, payable to Sayville library.

How Does the Food We Eat Affect Our Health?tHurSday, octoBer 8, 7:00-8:30 pM

Certified Nutritional Counselor Anne Marie Lisa will teach you how to make healthy life-long changes to your eating habits by following an anti-inflammatory diet.

The Great American Folk Song RevivalSunday, octoBer 11, 2:00-3:00 pM

Caroline Doctorow will perform folk music of the early ‘60s including works from Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and others. She will also play some originals, as well as talk about what it was like to grow up with her famous father, author E.L. Doctorow.

The A, B, C, and D’s of MedicaretueSday, octoBer 13, 7:00-8:30 pM

How do you choose a suitable plan? Making the wrong choice could cost you. This seminar will explore the options available to you.

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ATTENTION 20-30 SOMETHINGS!

Game On! Saturday, SepteMBer 19, 1:00-4:00 pM

Bring a friend or come solo for an afternoon of board games galore.

16 bit Brawlers Video Game TournamentFriday, octoBer 9, 6:30-9:00 pM

Join us for an all-out classic video game brawl. Come have an epic tournament and crown a champion on each of the games.

$ Shrinky Dinks Jewelry Making tHurSday, octoBer 1, 7:00-8:30 pM

We all remember Shrinky Dinks growing up. Join Jackie Dunn as she teaches you how to make Shrinky Dink jewelry. Create your own design and have fun making your own DIY masterpiece. non-reFundaBLe Fee: $5 check or money order only, payable to Sayville library.

Books and Bites - DiscussiontHurSday, octoBer 22, 6:30-7:30 pM

Join us at American Cheese on Railroad Avenue for our October book discussion. We will be discussing Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. We will be providing appetizers as part of the book discussion.

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The VFW and the Vietnam WarSunday, octoBer 18, 2:00-3:30 pM

The VFW will explain their role in the community as well as give a brief history of the Vietnam War.Arranged by the Sayville Historical Society. Country DancingMonday, octoBer 19, 6:30-8:30 pM

Have fun and get some exercise while learning to country dance with experienced dancer and instructor Matthew “Skip” Skiba.

U.S. Border Patrol DogstueSday, octoBer 20, 7:00-8:30 pM

Canine Border Patrol Officers and their canine partners will conduct a Narcotic and Agriculture Detector Dog presentation. Find out how these dogs defend our borders by detecting illegal narcotics and prohibited agricultural items.

$ One Pot CreationsSunday, octoBer 25, 2:00-3:30 pM

Chef Kate will demonstrate these no-fuss comfort dishes that are perfect for cozy autumn evenings! Recipes and samples of each dish will be provided. non-reFundaBLe Fee: $5 check or money order only, payable to Sayville library.

The Haunted Hotels of the CatskillsMonday, octoBer 26, 7:00-8:30 pM

The sprawling grand hotels of yesteryear hold a certain fascination for most of us, but they are mostly ghost hotels today. Monica Randall will review the great hotels and luxury resorts of the past century and visit the haunting ruins that remain today.

Holiday PhotostHurSday, octoBer 29, 7:00-8:30 pM

Capture the holiday magic in your photography! Photographer John Spoltore will demonstrate portrait techniques, transferring images to your computer, making holiday cards and photo gifts and more!

Italian Film: Yesterday, Today & TomorrowFriday, octoBer 30, 6:30-8:30 pM

Celebrate Italian Heritage month and actress Sophia Loren with film historian Irene Eckert at a showing and discussion of her film Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow. Directed by celebrated Italian director Vittorio de Sica, the film tells the stories of three different women (all played by Loren). In Italian with English Subtitles. Co-Sponsored by the Sons of Italy.

$ Senior Fitness tHurSdayS, SepteMBer 24, octoBer 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, noveMBer 5, 12, 1:00-2:00 pM

Please consult with a physicianbefore beginning any new exercise program. non-refundable fee: $20 check or money order only, payable to Sayville library.

Defensive Driving$ Senior Defensive DrivingSaturday, SepteMBer 1210:00 aM-4:00 pM You must be fifty years of age or older. fee: $20 check OR mOney ORdeR Only, pAyAble tO Sayville library. $ Suffolk Safety Defensive DrivingSaturday, octoBer 24,10:00 aM-4:00 pM fee: $28 check OR mOney ORdeR

Only, pAyAble tO Sayville library.

AfteRnOOn discussiOns

tueSday, SepteMBer 29, 3:00 pM

Main Street by Sinclair Lewis

tueSday, octoBer 27, 3:00 pM

Victoria: A Life by A. N. Wilson

evening discussiOns

Monday, SepteMBer 21, 7:00 pM

The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffmann

Monday, octoBer 19, 7:00 pM

The Collector by Nora Roberts

Book Discussions

Film & DessertFriday, SepteMBer 4, 1:00 pM

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Rated PG, 123 min.Starring: Maggie Smith & Dev Patel

Friday, octoBer 2, 1:00 pM

Far From the Madding Crowd Rated PG-13, 119 minStarring: Carey Mulligan & Michael Sheen

Classic Movie Monday Monday, SepteMBer 28, 1:00 pM The Courtship of Eddie’s Father Not Rated, 118 minStarring: Jerry Van Dyke & Shirley Jones

Monday, octoBer 26, 1:00 pM The Trouble With Harry Rated PG, 100 minStarring: John Forsythe & Shirley MacLaine

LibRaRy bOaRd Meetings tueSday, SepteMBer 8 at 7 pM

tueSday, octoBer 13 at 7 pM

HOLiday CLOsing sCHeduLe:Monday, SepteMBer 7 - LaBor day

Monday, octoBer 12 - coLuMBuS day

hOuRs Of seRvice:Monday - Friday 10 aM – 9 pM

Saturday 9:30 aM – 5 pM Sunday 1 – 5 pM

Bus & Train Trips$ Holiday Bus Trip: New York Botanical Garden Train Show tueSday, deceMBer 1 Enjoy this New York holiday tradition where enchanting model trains zip past popular landmarks under the twinkling glow of the magical Haupt Conservatory! After our visit to the Botanical Garden we’ll enjoy a delicious Italian lunch at the popular Bronx restaurant Mario’s. After lunch enjoy time on your own exploring the markets on Arthur Avenue!depARts: 7:30 Am RetuRns: AppROximAtely 6:00 pm

nOn-RefundAble fee: $98 check OR mOney ORdeR Only, pAyAble tO Sayville library.

$ Long Island Railroad Trip to New York City Saturday, octoBer 17 Sayville Train Station* Enjoy discounted train tickets through the library! On the day of the train trip, all patrons must leave from the Sayville Station on the 10:38 am train and be in the first car (transfer at Babylon). You will arrive at Penn Station at 12:12 pm and you can return home on any train prior to midnight. Roundtrip fare is $9.25 per person payable by check or money order only; fees are due at the time of registration and you must register in person at the Library. Fees are non-refundable. Limit six (6) tickets per patron. Registration for tickets ends on Friday, October 9 – or whenever tickets run out, whichever comes first. nOn-RefundAble fee: $9.50, check OR mOney ORdeR Only, pAyAble tO Sayville library.

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SUNDAY HOURS RESUME SEPTEMBER 20, 1 – 5 PM

bOARd Of tRusteesLinda HaLLiday, preSident

JoSepH LouGHren, vice preSident

deBra MitcHeLL, Secretary

Marianne BaStian, deputy Secretary

dr. JoHn wHitBread, truStee

aLice Lepore, LiBrary director

Computer ClassesRaspberry Pi Computers tueSday, SepteMBer 22, 7:00-8:00 pM OR tHurSday, SepteMBer 24, 10:15-11:15 aM

The Raspberry Pi is a low cost, credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse, available at retailers for $35. Come learn what you can do with one!

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop ElementswedneSday, octoBer 21, 7:00-8:00 pM

Learn the basics of this powerful photo editing software.

3D PrintingtueSday, octoBer 27, 7:00-8:00 pM OR tHurSday, octoBer 29, 10:15-11:15 aM

Learn how 3-D printing works, then design an item to print that you can pick up at a later date.