Wyandanch Public Library

January/February Newsletter

Wyandanch Public Library Serving the community for 40 years

What’s Inside:

Children’s, Page 2

Young Adults, Page 3

Adults, Page 4

January Calendar, Page 5

February Calendar, Page 6

Photo Gallery, Page 7

Community News, Page 8

Library Hours:

Mon 10:00 am-9:00 pm

Tues 10:00 am-9:00 pm

Weds 10:00 am-9:00 pm

Thurs 10:00 am-9:00 pm

Fri 10:00 am-6:00 pm

Sat 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Sun 1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Library Closings

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 18th

Presidents’ Day

February 15th

Director’s Message

Happy and Healthy New Year to All! As we enter into 2016, The

Wyandanch Public Library remains a popular destination that connects the

Wyandanch community to free educational and cultural resources that enrich

the lives of the Wyandanch Community residents and visitors alike.

The Library is very proud of the success we have made in 2015 which in-

cludes the completion of the new mezzanine level. A space that was created

for our community young adults and the renovation of the main level space

including new computers for our adults patrons. We also received grant

funds that were used towards the purchase and installation of a new heating

and air conditioning unit. Replacement of old fencing along the perimeter of

the building was done. As you look behind the building you will see a new

fence that encloses newly acquired property that the library has purchased

with plans for the possibility of future expansion. The latest upgrade for the

end of year 2015 is new public copiers and computer printer . The printer

will be able to print in color and the copier will fax and scan.

Our New Year’s resolution is to continue to self-evaluate and strive to

improve our services to you. We want to inspire lifelong learning through

connections to knowledge and each other. Happy, Healthy, Safe and Pros-

perous New Year to all of YOU! Best Regards S. Archibald, WPL Director

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program— Join us as we celebrate and

remember the life and message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We have

invited community and key note speakers to talk about his messages of

peaceful protest. We will also discuss his non-violence ideology and relate

this idea to new program initiatives in our community today. A light dinner

will be served after program. Sunday, January 17th, 2:00 pm

Black History Month Opening Reception–Join us as we open Black History

Month with our annual celebration and recognition program. We have

invited a noted scholar of African- American studies to talk about the

journey from slavery to emancipation to our present day struggles within our

Black community. A light dinner will be served after the program.

Sunday, February 7th, 2:00 pm

WYANDANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY

Children’s Programs

Storytime- Children ages 3-5 are invited to listen to

stories, sing songs, and create a craft.

Tuesdays @ 11:00 am

Toddler Time Storytime-Children ages 18 months-36

months are invited to listen to stories, songs, and rhymes.

Wednesdays @ 11:00 am

Domino Math- Children in grades 2-5 will have an

opportunity to practice their math skills while having fun

with their friends. Monday, January 11th, 4:00 pm

History for Kids- This program will be held monthly and

will highlight the important accomplishments of famous

African Americans. In January we will be celebrating the

work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tuesday, January 12th, 4:00 pm

Explorers Book Club- The Explorers book club will

help children improve their vocabulary and reading

comprehension skills by exploring a variety of chapter

books. This program is recommended for children in

grades 3-5. Tuesday, January 19th, 4:00 pm

I Have a Dream -Whaling was one of the earliest

integrated professions in America. Celebrate Dr. Martin

Luther King Jr. Day by learning about well-remembered

African American captains, touch some of the navigational

tools they used, and create your own “I Have a Dream”

dream catcher to take home! This program is presented by

the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum.

Grades 2-6. Monday, January 25th, 4:00 pm

Little Learners Book Club-The Little Learners book club

will help beginning readers increase their literacy skills.

This program is recommended for children in grades K-2.


African American Storytelling with Julie Pasqual– A

storyteller of African and African American tales Pasqual’s

storytelling she has told stories at venues such as the

Kennedy Center, the New Jersey Storytelling Festival and

the Connecticut Storytelling Festival.

Wednesday, February 3rd, 4:00 pm

Author Visit- Children of all ages are welcome to join us

and meet Priscilla J. Edwards author of The Best Things In

Life Are Dreamed. A limited number of signed books will

be available for free. Saturday, February 6th, 2:00 pm

African Safari Craft- Join us and listen to a traditional

African American folktale and create an animal puppet.

Monday, February 8th, 4:00 pm

History for Kids- This program will be held monthly and

will highlight the important accomplishments of famous

African Americans. Join us this month and learn more

about the first African American woman Astronaut

Dr. Mae Jemison. Tuesday, February 9th, 4:00 pm

Valentine’s Day Craft- Bring a friend and create a

special craft for this special day.

Thursday, February 11th, 4:00 pm

Explorers Book Club-The Explorers book club will

help children improve their vocabulary and reading

comprehension skills by exploring a variety of chapter

books. This program is recommended for children in

grades 3-5. Tuesday, February 16th, 4:00 pm

Snow Globe –Create a winter snow globe to take home.

Thursday February 18, 4:30pm

Science Wizard– The Science Wizard will spark your

curiosity with this electrifying program learning about

electricity. Monday, February 22nd, 4:00 pm

Little Learners Book Club- The Little Learners book club

will help beginning readers increase their literacy skills.

This program is recommended for children in grades K-2.

Tuesday, February 23rd, 4:00 pm


Teen Programs

Introduction to the Mac - iMovie- In this two session

workshop, you will learn how to use iMovie on a Mac

computer for recording, editing, adding sound clips and

effects and more.

1st Session: Wednesday, January 13th, 3:30 pm

2nd Session: Wednesday, January 20th, 3:30 pm

Shark Tank: Build a Business Plan– Think you have a

idea for best new product or business? Make a proposal

and see if your idea sinks or swims. Snacks will be

provided and prizes to the winning team.

Thursday, January 21st, 4:00 pm

Are you ready? Librarian Mr. Lopez will present career

readiness workshops for Teens. Topics include resume

review workshop, interview workshop, careers searching

and using gmail. Sign up at teen reference desk in

mezzanine. Sundays starting January 24th at 3pm

How To Behave When Confronted By Police –

Presented by legal attorney.

Monday, January 25th, 4:00 pm

Know Your Legal Rights When Confronted By the Law-

Presented by legal attorney.

Wednesday, January 27th, 4:00 pm

Rap with the NAACP Teens and NAACP chapter mem-

bers share knowledge and information while discussing

the role of the NAACP. Also discussion about why young

people need to be part of the ongoing struggle.

Thursday, January 28th, 4:00 pm

Thursday, February 25th 4:00 pm

Teen Inspirations– Each week motivated young people

join our youth in an informal discussion about staying

positive, focus, goal oriented. Q&A will follow.

Tuesday, February 2nd, 4:00 pm

Tuesday, February 9th, 4:00 pm

Tuesday, February 23rd, 4:00 pm

The Skin I’m In Skin Club For Teen Boys and Girls-

Everyone needs to learn about taking care of their skin. We

have a NYS Licensed esthetician-skin care specialist to talk

teens about taking care of your skin and she can answers

questions concerning teen skin issues.

Wednesday, February 3rd, 4:00pm

Creating iOS Apps-In this multi-session class, we will learn

the basics of creating and using apps for the Mac, iPad and

iPhone. Prerequisites: comfort with Mac computer.

1st Session: Learning Coding, February 10th, 3:30 pm

2nd Session: Creating Apps, February 17th, 3:30 pm

3rd Session: Designing Apps, February 24th, 3:30 pm

Teen Jeopardy (African American History version)-

Saturday, February 13th, 3:00 pm

Fear Factor– Teens will compete in gross and creepy mini

competitions to win prizes. Prizes will be awarded to the

winning team. Saturday, February 16th, 4:00 pm

Teen Book Club Returns. Join Librarian Mr. Lopez as teens

and staff select and read popular and classic titles. Please

sign-up at the YA reference desk in the mezzanine.

Saturdays @ 2:30pm

Teen Advisory Board- Want to be involved in what makes

the Teen area trendy? Share your ideas at the teen advisory

board. The teen advisory board needs interested teens.

Sign up at the YA reference desk in the mezzanine area.

Every Tuesday and Thursday @ 4:00 pm

Anime Club- Anime fans unite to watch episodes, meet

fellow fans, and have great discussions!

Fridays @ 4:00 pm

Movies at the Library- Join us as we screen a mix of new

films and documentaries in the Young Adult computer lab.

Sundays @ 2:30pm

Video Game Tournament– Teens compete in friendly

competition playing some of the newest video games.

Saturday, January 30th, 1:00 pm

Saturday, February 27th, 1:00 pm


Adult Programs

GED Prep Classes– Assistance with GED testing will be

available For more information contact Dottie Telting (631)

643-5325. Monday – Friday, 10:00 am -2:00 pm

Crochet Club– Come learn and share awesome crochet

patterns. Register at the Adult Reference Desk.

Mondays, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm

Conversational Spanish for Beginners– Each week learn

popular words and phrases used in Spanish conversations.

With practice you will be able to navigate a conversation in

Spanish. Mondays, Thursdays 6:00 pm– 8:00 pm

Chair Yoga– Join us for a gentle style of yoga you can do

from a seated position that also incorporates the breathing and

mind-body benefits of traditional yoga.

Tuesdays, 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Beginners & Intermediate ESL Classes

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6:00 pm– 7:30pm

Math Class– Free math lessons from basic math to algebra.

Thursdays, 4:00 pm -6:00 pm

Call the Library Adult Learning Center to sign –up.

Knitting 101– Get together with other knitters, to advance

your knitting skills, and have a fun time.

Thursdays, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm

Adult Chess Club– Saturdays, 1:30 pm-2:30 pm

Purchase Home with Reverse Mortgage– Specialist from

Evolve Bank & Trust will be here to provide information

about purchasing a home with a reverse mortgage.

Monday, January 11th, 6:30 pm

Computer Classes- Adult computer classes schedules start

Tuesday January 19, Please call the Library and ask for Linda

to schedule classes.

Weekend Classes: The Library will offer assistance with

training on resume writing and a career consulting services

that can help you in the job market. Topics include resume

review workshop, interview workshop, careers searching

and using gmail. Please call the Library for information

on scheduling for this weekend assistance ask for Mr.

Lopez. Sundays starting January 24th @ 1:30pm

Live more comfortable in Retirement– Specialist from

Evolve Bank & Trust will be here to provided information

about using your home to retire comfortable.

Thursday, January 14th, 6:30 pm

Adult Book Club–”I am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced”–

An incredible story that exposes the harsh realities facing

young girls in many societies. It is a story of courage, of

human rights, as Nujood, a 10 year old Yemeni girl goes

against age-old customs to fight for justice.


Alzheimer's Resources– Presented by Alzheimer's Disease

Resource Center. Learn how the ADRC can assist families

dealing with this disease. Thursday, January 28th, 6:30 pm

Learn The Steps in Getting Your Record Expunged–

Presented by legal attorney Monday, February 1st, 6:30 pm

Skin Deep Beauty For Adults Both Men and Woman-

Everyone needs to learn about taking care of their skin.

We have a NYS Licensed esthetician-skin care specialist to

talk our audience about taking care of your skin and she

can answers questions concerning dry oily, combination

skin issues. Thursday, February 4th, 6:30pm

Black History Month Laser Show–Celebrate some of the

profound contributions of African-Americans in an

exciting new way. Part history lesson and part uplifting

musical revival, the Black History Laser Tribute is an

unforgettable experience for all ages. Throughout the

program, audience participates by singing to musical

classics from Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway,

Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin, artists

who helped lay the foundation of today's popular music.

Thursday, February 11th, 6:30 pm

Naazir Person Jazz– Enjoy this tribute to African American

jazz artists performed by Naazir Person and his ensemble of

elite professionals. Thursday, February 18th, 12:00pm

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3 4 GED Prep Classes 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Crochet Club 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Conversational

Spanish for Beginners 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

5 GED Prep Classes 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Storytime 11:00 am

Beginners & Intermediate ESL

Classes 6:00 pm-7:30 pm

6 Toddler Time

Storytime 11:00 am




Math Class 4:00pm-6:00pm

Knitting 101 5:30 pm-6:30 pm


Anime Club 4:00 pm

9 Adult Chess

1:30 pm-2:30 pm


Domino Math 4:00 pm



Purchase Home with Reverse Mortgage

6:30 pm


Storytime 11:00 am

Chair Yoga 11:00 am-12:00 pm History for Kids

4:00 pm Beginners &

Intermediate ESL Classes

6:00 pm-7:30 pm

13 Toddler Time

Storytime 11:00 am

Introduction to the Mac - iMovie First Session

3:30 pm Beginners &


6:00 pm-7:30 pm




Live more comfortable in

Retirement 6:30 pm


Anime Club 4:00 pm

16 Adult Chess

1:30 pm-2:30 pm

17 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program

2:00 pm

18 Dr. Martin Luther King

Jr. Birthday Library Closed


Storytime 11:00 am

Chair Yoga 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Explorers Book Club 4:00 pm



20 Toddler Time

Storytime 11:00 am

Introduction to the Mac - iMovie

Second Session 3:30 pm




Shark Tank: Build a Business Plan

4:00 pm Math Class

4:00pm-6:00pm Knitting 101

5:30 pm-6:30 pm Weed & Seed/Combat

Task Force 7:00pm


Anime Club 4:00 pm

23 Adult Chess

1:30 pm-2:30 pm

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25 GED Prep Classes 10:00 am-2:00 pm I Have a Dream

4:00 pm How To Behave When Confronted By Police

4:00 pm Crochet Club

4:30 pm-5:30 pm Conversational



Storytime 11:00 am


Little Learners Book Club

4:00 pm Beginners &


6:00 pm-7:30 pm Adult Book Club

7:00 pm

27 Toddler Time

Storytime 11:00 am

Know Your Legal Rights When

Confronted By the Law 4:00 pm



Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm


Rap with the NAACP Teens and members

of the NAACP 4:00 pm



Alzheimer's Resources

6:30 pm


Anime Club 4:00 pm

30 Video Game Tournament

1:00 pm Adult Chess

1:30 pm-2:30 pm

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January 2016

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GED Prep Classes 10:00 am-2:00 pm



Learn Steps in Getting Your Record

Expunged 6:30 pm


Storytime 11:00 am


Teen Inspirations 4:00 pm



3 Toddler Time

Storytime 11:00 am

African American Storytelling with

Julie Pasqual 4:00 pm







Anime Club 4:00 pm

6 Adult Chess

1:30 pm-2:30 pm Author Visit

2:00 pm

7 Black History

Month Opening Reception

2:00 pm


African Safari Craft 4:00 pm




Storytime 11:00 am

Chair Yoga 11:00 am-12:00 pm History for Kids

4:00 pm Teen Inspirations

4:00 pm Beginners &


10 Toddler Time

Storytime 11:00 am

Creating iOS Apps First Session:

Learning Coding 3:30 pm




Naazir Person Jazz 12:pm

Valentine’s Day Craft 4:00 pm



Black History Month Laser Show

6:30 pm


Anime Club 4:00 pm

13 Adult Chess

1:30 pm-2:30 pm Jeopardy (AAMH

version) 3pm

14 Mid-Island Black

History Month Program 5:00 pm

15 President’s Day Library Closed


Storytime 11:00 am


Explorers Book Club 4:00 pm

Fear Factor 4:00 pm



17 Toddler Time

Storytime 11:00 am

Creating iOS Apps Second Session: Creating Apps

3:30 pm Beginners &


6:00 pm-7:30 pm


Naazir Pearson Jazz 12pm

Snow globes 4:30pm



Weed & Seed/Combat Task Force

7:00pm


Anime Club 4:00 pm

20 Adult Chess

1:30 pm-2:30 pm

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22 GED Prep Classes 10:00 am-2:00 pm Science Wizard

4:00 pm Crochet Club

4:30 pm-5:30 pm Conversational



Storytime 11:00 am


Little Learners Book Club

4:00 pm Teen Inspirations

4:00 pm Beginners &


6:00 pm-7:30 pm

24 Toddler Time

Storytime 11:00 am

Creating iOS Apps Third Session:

Designing Apps 3:30 pm



Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm


Rap with the NAACP Teens and members

of the NAACP 4:00 pm




Anime Club 4:00 pm

27 Video Game Tournament

1:00 pm Adult Chess

1:30 pm-2:30 pm




February 2016


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Community News

Weed & Seed/ Combat Task Force Meetings

Thursday, January 21st & February 18th, 6:00 pm

Library Board of Trustees Meetings

Wednesday, January 27th & February 24th , 6:00 pm

AARP Defensive Driving Course

Take this six-hour class and earn a 10% discount on collision,

liability and no-fault insurance premium for three years.

$20.00 Member & $25.00 Non-member seating fee must be paid

in advance at the time of registration payable by check or money

order. Saturday, January 30th, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

New York Library Association Advocacy Day 2016

will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

There will be Pre-Advocacy Day events and the PAC Dinner

on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. All of the events will be taking

place at the Albany Hilton,

Mid Island Black History Month Program

Join the Mid-Island Club of National Association of Negro and

Professional Women’s Club, Inc. for their Annual Black History

Month Program. Sunday, February 14th, 5:00 pm

Tax Services

The Wyandanch Public Library in conjunction with

NYS Tax & Finance and Bethpage Federal Credit

Union will be offering free tax preparation or tax

assistance. at the Wyandanch Public Library.

Every Wednesday starting from January 27th thru

April 6th from 10:00 am-7:00 pm.

You can qualify to e-file at no cost

if your income does not exceed $62,000 Call the library to schedule your appointment for free tax

preparation or tax assistance. .

For more information visit the link

on our website:

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

Irene Goodman Memorial Scholarship The Mothers Club of

Wheatley Heights will present a scholarship to a qualified senior,

male or female, of African American and/or Caribbean descent,

who has exemplified community involvement, kindness to

others, sound moral judgment, educational strength and

perseverance. (Must graduate from the following schools:

Wyandanch Memorial High School, Half Hollow Hills West,

Half Hollow Hills East, Deer Park High School,

North Babylon High School)

Scholarship applications and application requirements can be

picked up at the library at the Circulation Desk.

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

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