September/October 2013

Providing Library Service to the Community since 1897

Westhampton Free Library September/October 2013

Serving Westhampton Beach, Westhampton, East Moriches, Eastport, East Quogue, Manorville, Quiogue, Remsenburg & Speonk

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fall Into Online Education @ Library’s Website The fall is a great time to learn something new and it is easier than ever to pursue your education through Westhampton Free Library. Whether you want to learn how to write a novel or screenplay or become a more effective manager, you can explore the over 500 classes available to you online through Universal Class. All you need is your Westhampton Free Library card to get started. Visit the library’s website and embark on a path to personal enrichment. The “Continuing Education Units” you earn might even be applicable to your job! Real instructors will help you through this self-paced, educational resource. Check out Universal Class today!

The Westhampton Free Library would like to thank Barry and Renee Brandeis for their generous donation of a wonderful telescope to the library. We look forward to many happy hours of stargazing and other amazing programs! Thank you!

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE

Stop by the Library the third Sunday of every month for the Friends of the Library monthly sale. Who knows what literary treasures or guilty pleasures you’ll find. See you here!

WESTHAMPTON FREE LIBRARY 7 Library Avenue Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 Phone: 631.288.3335 Fax: 631.288.5715 www.westhamptonlibrary.net

The Westhampton Free Library will be closed: • Monday, September 2 for Labor Day • Monday, October 14 for Columbus Day Library Hours Beginning Sept. 3rd: Monday - Fri. 9:30am - 9:00pm Sat. 9:30am - 5:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Board of Trustees Joan Levan, President Karen Andrews, Vice President Maria Moore, Treasurer Jane Lapple, Secretary June Sellin, Trustee Library Director Danielle Zubiller

We have zombie activities for everyone so get ready for some spooktacular fun! zombie story contest: Submissions due by Monday October 21@ 9:00pm. Write a scary short story featuring zombies and win monstrously good prizes. We have two categories and three age groups: Monster Stories in the Children’s Department and Zombie Stories in the Teen and Adult Departments. See individual areas for specific details. zombie defense Weapons training: Monday October 21 @ 6:00pm. How do you stop a Zombie Attack? Preparation is the key to success. Registration required. For grades 6-12. WHT219 zombie makeup: Tuesday October 22 @ 6:00pm. Want to look like a Zombie? Now is your chance! We have a makeup expert to help perfect the “undead” look, just in time for Halloween. For grades 6-12. Registration required. WHT220 zombie marco polo: Wednesday October 23 @ 6:00pm. How do Zombies play Marco Polo? Won’t you join us and find out the secret to the game? For grades 6-12. Registration required. WHT221 zombie science: Thursday October 24 @ 6:00pm. Find out the absolute, positively, scientific truth about Zombies. Word has it that even the Center for Disease Control has a Zombie Preparedness Guide! For ages 6-12. Registration required. WHT222 zombie book club: Friday October 25 @ 5:00pm. Read and discuss that classic, World War Z by Max Brooks. WHT223 World War z screening: Friday October 25 @ 6:00pm. You’ve read the book, now see the movie. All are welcome but remember the movie is rated PG-13. Registration requested. Zombie snacks will be served. zombie library! Saturday October 26 @ 7:00pm. Grades 6-12. We’ve seen the signs all month, but have ignored them. Now, Zombies have taken control of the Library and we need help. Sign-up to join the forces of good to fight to take back the Library.

Help…us… please… WHT224

FRIENDS OF WATER COOPERATION POETRY CONTEST WINNERS: These poems have been read by the First Lady! The Friends of the Library sent the book of Friends of the Water Cooperation Poetry Contest Winners to Michelle Obama and received a thank-you note from her. We are delighted to post two more of the poems from those submitted by the many talented writers who entered the 2013 Friends of the Library contest. Congratulations!

Shower by Selena Pereyra

Wet! by Nikki Lee Alligators live in it! Turtles do too! Everyone can jump in it, Rain puddles too!

I am glad to have a shower To help me keep clean In a place where there’s no faucet They have to jump into a stream I like to use my shower After practicing in the gym They work way harder than I do And then they have to swim The only thing for which I care Is if my hot water has all gone

If their stream dries up They pack up and move on My shower is always there for me In good times and in bad If other people were so lucky I bet they would be glad I don’t know if I could help them But if I could I would Get them running water I think I definitely should

SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH! Ask not only what you can do for your library card, but what your library card can do for you!!!! • Check out our Library Card Video on our homepage. • Share your thoughts and sign your name on our Love Your Library poster at the library. • And don’t forget our Librarians’ Secret Favorite Movie night on Friday September 20 @ 6:00pm, when we’ll be screening Party Girl, starring Parker Posey. Snacks will be served! (No registration required)

SEPTEMBER IS FEMA-SPONSORED NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH. For a comprehensive preparedness guide go to www.ready.gov (go to http://www.cdc.gov/phpr/zombies.htm to be prepared for a zombie invasion). At the library we have American Red Cross Solarlink Safety Preparedness Radios, Energy Kits, Thermal Leak Detector, Kill A Watt EZ power meter, plus Playaways, Playaway DVDs and Nooks, all of which are battery operated and also completely unplugged jigsaw puzzles, magazines and of course, books.

WESTHAMPTON LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS MAY REGISTER FOR ADULT PROGRAMS BEGINNING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 at noon online or at the Library. Email registration is not available. Online registration is available through our Event Calendar on our homepage at www.westhamptonlibrary.net

Unless otherwise noted, registration is required for all programs. Westhampton Library Cardholders have first priority.When you register for a program requiring payment, you have seven days to make the payment, after which your name will automatically be removed from the registration list.

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September/October Adult Programs WESTHAMPTON LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS MAY REGISTER FOR ADULT PROGRAMS BEGINNING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 at noon online or at the Library. Email registration is not available. Online registration is available through our Event Calendar on our homepage at www.westhamptonlibrary.net )

ART GALLERY AT THE LIBRARY SEPTEMBER:

Local artist Robert Mehling specializes in illusionistic still life oil paintings that bridge contemporary and classical realist traditions. OCTOBER: Local Middle School art teacher Lise Frielinghaus will present her mixed media paintings of canines Dieter and Daphne as famous paintings from history.

SPECIAL THEATRE EVENT Friday November 1. Dinner @ 5pm; Theatre @ 7pm. Enjoy a wonderful meal at the Stone Creek Inn in East Quogue followed by the Hampton Theatre Company’s production of Other Desert Cities, Jon Robin Baitz’s drama about a family gathering at which the imminent publication of an explosive memoir threatens to tear the family apart. The $53 registration fee includes a three course dinner, tax, tip and theatre ticket. Meet at Stone Creek Inn, 405 Montauk Highway, East Quogue and continue onto the Quogue Community Hall, 435 Jessup Avenue, Quogue. Reservations and payment can be made by calling 631-653-8955 or by emailing: [email protected] and must be made by October 28.

AUTHOR! AUTHOR!

COHOSTED WITH BOOKS AND BOOKS: MOLLY HASKELL: Saturday October 5 at 4:00pm. On a visit to New York, the brother of well-known film critic Molly Haskell dropped a bombshell. Nearing sixty and married with children, Chevey revealed he was transsexual and would begin to live openly as a woman. Despite her longstanding liberal views, Haskell was dumbfounded. In her memoir, My Brother, My Sister: Story of a Transformation, Haskell recounts the steps in Chevey’s transition, while candidly exploring her own emotional journey to a place of acceptance, empathy, and love for her now sister, Ellen. Haskell turns her critic’s eye on herself, but also broadens her lens to include psychoanalytical and scientific research, meditations on sexual anomalies in art and mythology as well as previously published memoirs such as Jan Morris’s classic Conundrum. My Brother My Sister is tender, honest, informed, and at times a humorous must-read for anyone who has ever struggled to discover who they really are. Registration required.WHA560 ALYSON RICHMAN: Sunday October 27 at 2:30pm. Alyson Richman is the author of four internationally acclaimed books, including the 2012 Long Island Reads selection, The Lost Wife. Her novels combine a love of art and research, including her apprenticeship with a Noh mask carver in Japan as depicted in The Mask Carver’s Son. It’s the Westhampton Free Library’s Book Club selection for October. Registration required. WHA561 PHIL KEITH: Saturday November 2 at 3:00pm. Keith’s first book, Blackhorse Riders: A Desperate Last Stand, an Extraordinary Rescue Mission, and the Vietnam Battle America Forgot is a 2013 Colby Award finalist and Winner of the 2012 USA Best Book Award for Military History. Nelson DeMille called it “One of the finest and besttold combat stories to come out of Vietnam... this is the kind of book we would be proud to pass on to our children.” Keith’s new book is Fire Base Illingworth: An Epic True Story of Remarkable Courage Against Staggering Odds. The author, who became a naval aviator after graduating from Harvard and did three tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, Air Medal for Gallantry, the Purple Heart, and the Navy Commendation Medal. WHA562

DELICIOUS DISCUSSIONS Join us for lunch/brunch/dinner, tea or dessert (it’s on us) and learn something new! All are welcome, but registration is required. DESSERT AND DISCUSS: HIKING LONG ISLAND. Tuesday September 17 @ 6:00pm. Naturalist, author and photographer Lee McAllister, whose book Hiking Long Island, is currently in its fourth edition. He will discuss the many hiking opportunities available on Long Island, including the incomparable 125-mile-long Paumanok Path. Learn more about your island, from geology, history, flora and fauna to topographical features. There truly is no place like home! WHA563

LUNCH AND LEARN: ARE YOU LIVING WITH DIABETES? Friday September 20 @ Noon. Approximately 25.8 million people in the United States have diabetes and it’s on the rise. An estimated 79 million people are currently prediabetic. Janet O’Grady, RD, CDE, Certified Diabetes Educator at Southampton Hospital, will discuss causes, symptoms, treatments and preventative measures. Registration required. WHA564 LUNCH AND LEARN with AUTHOR MARILYN GOTTLEIB. Friday September 27 @ 1:00pm. Those who step inside the pages of Marilyn Gottleib’s Life with an Accent: One Immigrant’s Quest to Belong will be transported on a gripping journey from Berlin to the Middle East to America. Part biography, part memoir and history lesson, Gottlieb’s compelling narrative shows what can be revealed if you research your family history. WHA565 BRUNCH AND LEARN: 60 IS THE NEW 40: SECOND ACTS, THIRD CAREER! Saturday September 28 @ 1:00pm. Today, people parlaying prior work experience to explore new careers later in life. Some studies suggest that those who work longer at jobs they enjoy, live longer. Beverly Daniel, MS, MBA, a well-known career coach and counselor who practices in New York City and Long Island, will lead an interactive discussion on how you can move forward into a second or third career. WHA566 LUNCH AND LEARN: INSIDE J. CREW. Friday October 4 @ Noon. Laura Fabrizio, Vice President of Woven Outlet and Crewcut Production at J. Crew, will discuss what actually goes into making a garment and how it goes from the designer’s sketchbook to a finished product. Join us for a fascinating look at the fashion giant that has influenced not only what we wear but how we wear it! Registration required. WHA567 LUNCH AND LEARN: BETTER BALANCE WITH TAI CHI. Friday October 18 @ Noon. The ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi is proven to relieve stress, strengthen muscles and improve balance. It may also benefit those with diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis and back pain. Join in this interactive presentation with Jim Nelan, Certified Instructor from Southampton Hospital’s Ed and Phyllis Davis Wellness Institute. Registration required. WHA568

FOR SENIORS (AGES 50+) And check out our Delicious Discussions programs! If you are on a fixed income and need to arrange for reduced rate or complimentary exercise classes, call 288-3335x4 for assistance. TAI CHI FOR SENIORS: Thursdays September 12 – October 31 @ Noon. $32 to register for eight classes; $28 for seven classes. With Sal Minardi. WHA594 SENIOR AEROBICS: Fridays September 13 – October 25 @ 9:30am. $28 for seven classes; $24 to register for six classes. With Francine Philips. WHA585 ZUMBA GOLD: Tuesdays September 10 – October 29. $32 to register for eight classes; $28 to register for seven classes. With Danielle Cheeseman.WHA596 AARP Defensive Driving: Wednesday October 2 from 10:00am - 4:30pm. $17 for AARP members, $19 for non-members payable by check or money order only to AARP on the day of the class. Registration required. WHA597

CHEF’S CORNER BLOCK ISLAND SEAFOOD: Friday October 18 @ 6:30pm. Warm up with two of New Orleans most famous dishes, Block Island Seafood style! Try mouth-watering Crab and Shrimp Gumbo, and spicy Jambaylaya. $5 to register. Limited seating. WHA569

MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY: ALEXANDER WU presents ALL GERSHWIN: A DOUBLE LIFE. Friday September 27 @ 6:30pm. Yamaha Piano Artist, Alexander Wu, will perform the music of George Gershwin, who was both a popular song writer of such hits as The Man I Love, I Got Rhythm, Embraceable You, as well as a composer of serious and large scale works including An American in Paris, Rhapsody in Blue and Porgy and Bess. The Washington Post described Wu as uncommonly entertaining, adding his performance brought “….a comfortable balance of the formal and the casual, and the large audience that lined up early to fill the hall loved it all.” Reservations a must. WHA570

THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE: MUSIC! SHEREE ELDER: Thursday September 19 @ 7:30pm. Sheree Elder is a unique singer-songwriter and musician. Her music is influenced by old school pop and R&B with a classical contemporary flare. At age six, she attended East End Arts School to study piano and after graduating from Westhampton Beach High School went on to receive her B.F.A. in Arts Management, with a concentration in Music and Broadcasting. Elder has been heavily involved in music and theatre productions, as well as hosting various community events. Now she is debuting her original work. WHA571 MICK HARGREAVES: Thursday October 17 @ 7:30pm. Mick Hargreaves music contains a range of styles from classic twang to early 80s collage rock, reflecting the many roads he has travelled. With strong pop hooks and melodies, Hargreaves is known not only for his songs, but for his mastery of guitar and electric bass. WHA572

OWLS IN OCTOBER! Sunday September 29 @ 1:00pm at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Road, Quogue. Meet some of most magnificent local residents – including the mighty Screech Owl (go to allaboutbirds.org to find out what one sounds like!) and the beautiful Great Horned Owl. WHA573

BOOK CLUBS: Books available at Circulation Desk. Check out the Authors! Authors! and our Delicious Discussions, too! MONDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB: Check out our book club blog at www.wellreadwesthampton.blogspot.com and sign- up for the Wellread Newsletter while you’re there! Monday September 23 @ 7:00pm. In honor of Banned Book Week (September 22-28th) the Monday Night Book Club will read and discuss A Time to Kill by John Grisham in anticipation of its sequel, Sycamore Row. WHA592 Monday October 28 @ 7:00pm. The Mask Carver’s Son by Alyson Richman. Richman’s debut, The Mask Carver’s Son is the story of an artist’s journey Defying generations of his Japanese family to go against his native culture, and his own sense of responsibility, a young Japanese artist travels to Paris to study painting. With the knowledge of a culture in which she has lived and apprenticed as a Noh mask carver, Richman weaves a rich and heartbreaking tale of love and loss between a father and his son. WHA593

Programs require advance registration. Westhampton Library cardholders will be given priority. Other library cardholders will be placed on a waiting list. A portion of the Library’s programs are supported by the Friends of the Westhampton Free Library.

September/October Adult Programs WESTHAMPTON LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS MAY REGISTER FOR ADULT PROGRAMS BEGINNING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 at noon online or at the Library. Email registration is not available. Online registration is available through our Event Calendar on our homepage at www.westhamptonlibrary.net )

MUSEUM PASSES:

Use your Westhampton Free Library card to reserve a pass to one of these great museums and educational resources: In Bridgehampton:

The Children’s Museum The Museum for the South Fork In Southampton: The Parrish Art Museum In Stony Brook: The American Museum of Art, History and Carriages In Centerport: The Vanderbilt Museum In New York City: The Intrepid The Museum of Natural History The Museum of Modern Art Reserve your pass now online from our homepage at www.westhamptonlibrary.net or check at the Reference Desk for more details. Be sure and have your Westhampton Free Library card ready!

ATLANTIS MARINE WORLD AQUARIUM!

We will continue to offer discount general passes to the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. The passes are only $14 each, payable by cash or check, and are available at the Reference Desk. No reservation required. Good while supplies last!

CRAFTS KNITTING 101: Saturdays September 14 and October 12 @ 3:30pm. Learn the knitting basics or brush up on your skills! All are welcome! Supply list available upon registration. WHA574 KNIT AND PURL CLUB: Saturdays September 21 and October 19 @ 3:30pm. We’ll start a quick and easy project. For knitters with some experience, ages 13 through adult. Sign up, get your supply list, start knitting. Let’s make this a successful group we can continue through the winter!

PET CORNER! TAKE A WALK ON THE WOOF SIDE WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD! Seasonal passes for the Bideawee’s dog park, normally $25, are now available for $10 with your library card. Just take your up-to-date Westhampton Library card and your dog’s current vaccination record to Bideawee to become a dog park member. For more information call 866-262-8133 or go to www.bideawee.org

CHECK OUT THESE PETS AT BIDEAWEE!

For more information call 866-262-8133 or go to www.bideawee.org Alicia is an easy-going, laid-back 5- yearold, Domestic Shorthair Cat brought in by a Good Samaritan. She would do well in almost any home. Given her loving nature, she will settle in with her new family quickly, and her live and let live attitude would make her a good addition to a single-cat home. Stop by Bideawee and meet Alicia today! Gizmo is a 4-year-old Terrier Mix you want to scoop up and cuddle. He can be a bit nervous at first until he knows that you’re gentle and kind. For that reason we’re looking for a person or family of experienced adopters who can work with Gizmo on his resource-guarding issues with regard to food and toys. He’ll need a home with children over 12, but he doesn’t need to be an only dog. He does well with other dogs and cats! This little dog with a great big heart is just waiting to give it away to his new forever family. Do you have a pet story to share? If so, please write it up (limit is approximately 100 words) and send it to us at [email protected] Don’t forget to include a jpeg photograph of the star of the story!

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

WRITERS’ CORNER

BASIC ENGLISH for SPANISH SPEAKERS/ CLASES DE CONVERSACIÓN en INGLES PARA HABLANTES DE ESPAÑOL: Tuesdays September 17 – October 29 @ 7:00pm Martes 17 de septiembre - 29 de octubre a las 19:00. Registration requested/ Por favor registrarse para las clases en la biblioteca. WHA576

(Also check out our listings under Monday Night Book Club, Delicious Discussions and Author! Author! Events.)

BUS TRIPS:

Bus trips depart from the Westhampton Beach Municipal Parking Lot on Parlato Drive unless otherwise noted. Registration for bus trips is required and the fee is nonrefundable unless the trip is cancelled. THE BROOKLYN FLEA and MUSEUM/BOTANTIC GARDENS BUS TRIP! Saturday September 7. What better way to welcome autumn than a trip to the fabulous Brooklyn Flea’s Williamsburg Smorgasburg and the Brooklyn Museum and/ or Botanic Garden. Bus departs Westhampton @ 9:30am; departs Brooklyn @ approximately 4:00pm. The $20 registration fee covers all bus expenses, but not admission to the Museum. The suggested museum admission is $12 or Botanic Garden admission is $10. WHA532 DO YOUR OWN THING BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY: Wednesday October 16. Celebrate National Boss Day by giving yourself a day in the city! Bus leaves the Westhampton Beach Municipal Parking Lot on ParlatoDrive @ 9:00am and departs New York City @ 6:30pm. Pickup in New York City is at 5th Avenue and 42nd Street by the New York Public Library. Registration is $25 per person and is nonrefundable. WHA577

HEALTH AND EXERCISE: Registration is required for all Health and Exercise Programs. (Also see also our Delicious Discussions) DUNE ROAD BICYCLE TOUR AND BRUNCH: Saturday September 21 @ 10:00am. Join Beach Bicycle Club organizer, Nicole Spinner, and fellow bicyclists on a leisurely 20-mile bike tour along Dune Road from the Library to Shinnecock Inlet: water break and snacks half-way through and lunch, al fresco, at the Library afterwards. We had a great time last year! Don’t miss it. WHA586 MORNING YOGA: Mondays September 9 – October 28 (excluding October 14). $35 for seven classes; $30 for six classes. These are gentle, introductory classes with Matthew Spano. WHA587 EVENING YOGA: Thursdays September 12-October 31 @ 5:30pm. $40 for eight classes; $35 for seven classes. These are gentle, introductory classes with Cherie Guccione. WHA588 EVENING PILATES: Mondays September 9 – October 28 (excluding October 14). $35 for seven classes; $30 for six classes. We have two sessions, one at 5:00pm (WHA589) and one at 6:00pm (WHA590). You must attend the class for which you registered; these classes are not interchangeable. With Tricia Chiappetta. ZUMBA! Saturdays September 14 – October 19 @ 9:30am. (Sign-in begins at 9:30am, class begins shortly thereafter). $30 to register for six classes; $25 for five classes with Danielle Cheeseman. WHA591

COMPUTER CLASSES Computer classes are limited to Westhampton Free Library Cardholders only. Class size is limited and registration is required, without exception, for these classes unless otherwise noted. LIBRARYGEEKS: Mondays through Fridays from 3:00pm-5:00pm and Saturday from 10:00am – 12:00pm. No appointment necessary! LibraryGeeks are now available at our Inspiration Bar located in the front of the library. Our techies will help you on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note: these 15 minute drop- in sessions are available to Westhampton Free Library cardholders only.

THE WRITERS READ: Saturday September 21 @ 3:00pm. Writers’ Group members Maida Berenblatt, Dottie Coakley, Susan Ellman, Carol Goodale, Jim Kramon, Donna McGullam, Janet Nodine, Barbara Blumberg-Ostipwko, Captain Terry, Debbie Tuma and Becky Wiseman will read and discuss their work. All are welcome. WHA578 WRITERS’ GROUP: Tuesdays September 3, and 17, October 1, 15 and 29 @ 6:00pm. Join our growing writer’s group and share your work, receive encouragement and offer constructive feedback under the guidance of author and teacher Carol Goodale. Registration recommended. WHA579 WRITERS’ KITCHEN: September 11 and 25; October 9 and 23 @ 6:00pm. We’re trying a new recipe for authors. The Writers’ Kitchen is a two-hour work shop limited to 4 one half-hour readings and critiques every other Wednesday. It will rotate leadership responsibility on a bi-weekly basis. Sign up and start cooking! Limited space available. Registration recommended. WHA580

CLUBS AND GAME CLASSES Registration is required for all game classes and clubs unless otherwise noted. GEEK ACTION LEAGUE: Thursdays September 12 and 26; October 3 and 10 @ 7:00pm. For ages 18-25. September 12: Pizza and a screening of Star Trek: Into Darkness September 26: Pizza and a screening of Iron Man III October 3 and 10: It’s Zombie Library month, so... Registration requested. WHA581 MAH JONG CLASSES with BETTY VECCHIO: Fridays September 13 – October 11 @ 11:00am. Registration required. WHA582 BRIDGE LESSONS with ARNOLD FISHER: Thursdays September 26; October 3, 10 and 17 from 1:30pm – 3:30pm. This four-part class for advanced beginners and intermediate players will cover No Trump bidding and play of hand. No book is required. $30 for the course. Limited seating. WHA583 INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY with SU GARRISON-TERRY. Monday September 30 @ 3:00pm (WHA584) or 6:00pm(WHA585). Learn the basics you will need to get started on your own genealogy research. You are welcome to attend one or both classes. I SEEK DEAD PEOPLE HISTORY! Tuesday September 3 and Mondays September 16 and October 7 and 21 from 10:00am – 6:00pm. Genealogy Librarian Su GarrisonTerry will be available for library patrons interested in genealogical or historical research. For more information, please call the library at 631-288-3335 x4. DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB: Tuesdays from 12:30pm – 3:30pm. Seating begins promptly at 12:30pm. No registration required CANASTA and MAH JONG CLUB: Fridays from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Play canasta or Mah Jong with fellow aficionados. Registration recommended. WHA536

SOME COMMUNITY EVENTS AROUND THE LIBRARY Second Annual Barrier Beach Preservation Association 5K Race: Saturday September 7 at 9:00am at 906 Dune Road, Westhampton Dunes. Proceeds of the race will help preserve and protect the beaches, bays, wetlands and wildlife in the dunes. For more information and/or a registration form email: [email protected] Citizens Advisory Committee: The first Thursday of every month @ 7:00pm. The Transition Network: The first Monday of every month @ 1:30pm. An organization for women 50+ that addresses women’s interests and issues. The Westhampton Free Library will be closed: • Monday September 2 for Labor Day • Monday October 14 for Columbus Day For more information regarding programs and clubs, go to www.westhamptonfreelibrary.net and click on the Events Calendar or visit the library but don’t forget your library card!

Programs require advance registration unless otherwise noted. Westhampton library cardholders will be given priority. Other library cardholders will be placed on a waiting list. A portion of the Library’s programs are supported by the Friends of the Westhampton Free Library. All programs have a code (WHJ###) that can be used to register online or in person!

Westhampton Free Library Calendar of Events

Serving Westhampton Beach, Westhampton, East Moriches, Eastport, East Quogue, Manorville, Quiogue, Remsenburg & Speonk

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• Labor Day-Library Closed

• 12:30 PM Duplicate Bridge • 3:45 PM Eco-Crafternoon • 6:00 PM Writers Group

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• 9:30 AM Morning Yoga • 1:30 PM Transition Network • 5:00 PM Evening Pilates • 6:00 PM Duct Tape Mondays • 6:00 PM Evening Pilates

• 9:30 AM Zumba Gold • 12:30 PM Duplicate Bridge • 3:45 PM Drop In Crafts • 5:00 PM Citi Bank

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• Text Alert Raffle • 1:00 PM Friends of the Library Book Sale • 2:00 PM Lego Master Challenge

• 9:30 AM Morning Yoga • 4:00 PM Blankets for Babies • 5:00 PM Evening Pilates • 6:00 PM Duct Tape Mondays • 6:00 PM Evening Pilates

• 9:30 AM Zumba Gold • 9:30 AM Board Meeting • 12:30 PM Duplicate Bridge • 3:45 PM Eco-Crafternoon • 4:30 PM American Girl Club • 5:00 PM Back to School Duct Tape Flower (with Tween instructor Sarah) • 5:00 PM Anime/Manga Club • 6:00 PM Writers Group • 6:00 PM Dessert and Discuss: Hiking Long Island • 6:30 PM United States Power Squadron • 7:00 PM Basic English for Spanish Speakers/Clases de conversacion en ingles para hablantes de espanol

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• 9:30 AM Morning Yoga • 10:00 AM My First Storytime • 5:00 PM Evening Pilates • 6:00 PM Duct Tape Mondays • 6:00 PM No Tech Night • 6:00 PM Evening Pilates • 7:00 PM Book Club

• 9:30 AM Zumba Gold • 12:30 PM Duplicate Bridge • 3:45 PM Drop In Crafts • 6:30 PM United States Power Squadron • 7:00 PM BASIC ENGLISH for SPANISH SPEAKERS/ CLASES DE

• Art Gallery at the Library • Text Alert Raffle • 8:30 AM Sunday Sunrise Yoga

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• Text Alert Raffle • 1:00 PM Owls in October! • 2:00 PM Scary Movie Club

• Text Alert Raffle • 9:30 AM Morning Yoga • 10:00 AM My First Storytime • 3:00 PM Introduction to Genealogy with Su Garrison-Terry • 5:00 PM Evening Pilates • 6:00 PM Evening Pilates • 6:00 PM Introduction to Genealogy with Su Garrison-Terry • 6:00 PM Mixed Media Journal

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Adult Programs Teen Programs

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• 1:00 PM Bridge • 3:45 PM All About Owls • 7:00 PM CAC

• Community Bookmarks • Teen Reviews • 11:00 AM Crafts, Crafts and More Crafts • 1:00 PM Canasta and Mah Jong Club

• 9:30 AM Brooklyn Flea • 10:30 AM AARP Defensive Driving • 11:00 AM Leaf Designs • 5:00 PM Game On!

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• 6:00 PM Writers Kitchen

• 10:00 AM Babies Boogie • 10:00 AM Friends of the Library • 11:00 AM Toddlers Tango • 12:00 PM Tai Chi for Seniors • 3:45 PM All About Owls • 5:30 PM Evening Yoga • 7:00 PM Geek Action League

• 9:30 AM Senior Aerboics • 11:00 AM Mah Jong Class • 1:00 PM Canasta and Mah Jong Club • 4:30 PM Story and Craft: Owl Babies

• 9:30 AM Zumba • 1:00 PM LAN Party • 3:30 PM Knitting 101 • 5:00 PM Game On!

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• 10:00 AM Babies Boogie • 11:00 AM Toddlers Tango • 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn: Are You Living With Diabetes? • 12:00 PM Tai Chi for Seniors • 3:45 PM All About Owls • 5:30 PM Evening Yoga • 6:30 PM Reading to Rosie • 7:30 PM Thursday Night Live!

• Community Bookmarks • Teen Reviews • 9:30 AM Senior Aerboics • 11:00 AM Mah Jong Class • 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn • 1:00 PM Canasta and Mah Jong Club • 6:00 PM Secret Favorite Movie Night

• 9:30 AM Zumba • 10:00 AM Dune Road Bicycle Tour and Brunch • 3:00 PM Writers Read • 3:30 PM Knit and Purl Club • 5:00 PM Game On! • 7:00 PM Movies and Munchies

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• 11:00 AM JumpBunch! Soccer • 4:30 PM Secrets of Sign Language • 6:00 PM Writers Kitchen

• 10:00 AM A Time For Kids: Dog Stories and Craft • 12:00 PM Tai Chi for Seniors • 1:30 PM Bridge Lessons with Arnold Fisher • 3:45 PM All About Owls • 5:30 PM Evening Yoga • 7:00 PM Geek Action League

• 9:30 AM Senior Aerboics • 10:00 AM Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Toes • 11:00 AM Mah Jong Class • 1:00 PM Lunch and Learn with Author Marilyn Gottleib • 1:00 PM Canasta and Mah Jong Club • 6:30 PM Teen/Parent Book Club • 6:30 PM Pajama Storytime: Fun for Fall • 6:30 PM Alexander Wu presents Piano All Gershwin: A Double Life

• 9:30 AM Zumba • 9:30 AM READ-A-THON • 11:00 AM Story and Craft: Owl Babies • 1:00 PM Brunch and Learn: 60 is the NEW 40: Second Acts, Third Careers! • 3:00 PM Kayak On The Pond • 4:30 PM Magic the Gathering Booster Draft • 5:00 PM Game On!

Westhampton Free Library Calendar of Events

Serving Westhampton Beach, Westhampton, East Moriches, Eastport, East Quogue, Manorville, Quiogue, Remsenburg & Speonk

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• Community Bookmarks • Teen Reviews • 9:30 AM Senior Aerboics • 11:00 AM Mah Jong Class • 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn: Inside J. Crew • 1:00 PM Mah Jong and Canasta Club • 3:00 PM Volunteer Fridays • 6:30 PM Pumpkins, Mummies and Frankens tein, Oh My! • 6:30 PM Teen Pumpkin Painting • 9:00 PM Creature Feature: Ghostbusters

• 9:30 AM Zumba • 1:00 PM Autumn Kitchen Gardens • 4:00 PM Author Appearance: Molly Haskell • 5:00 PM Game On!

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• 12:00 PM Tai Chi for Seniors • 1:30 PM Bridge Lessons with Arnold Fisher • 5:30 PM Evening Yoga • 6:00 PM Glamour Girls • 7:00 PM Geek Action League

• 9:30 AM Senior Aerboics • 11:00 AM Mah Jong Class • 1:00 PM Canasta and Mah Jong Club • 3:00 PM Volunteer Fridays

• 9:30 AM Zumba • 11:00 AM JumpBunch! Soccer • 1:00 PM LAN Party • 3:30 PM Knitting 101 • 5:00 PM Game On! • 8:00 PM Observe the Moon Night

• Art Gallery at the Library • Guessing Jar • Zombies Come Back For Books • 9:30 AM Zombie Story Contest • 9:30 AM Zumba Gold • 12:30 PM Duplicate Bridge • 3:45 PM Eco-Crafternoon • 6:00 PM Writers Group • 6:30 PM United States Power Squadron • 7:00 PM BASIC ENGLISH for SPANISH SPEAKERS/ CLASES DE

• 10:00 AM Monster Mash! • 10:00 AM AARP Defensive Driving • 4:30 PM Secrets of Sign Language

• 12:00 PM Tai Chi for Seniors • 1:30 PM Bridge Lessons with Arnold Fisher • 5:30 PM Evening Yoga • 7:00 PM CAC • 7:00 PM Geek Action League

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• 9:30 AM Morning Yoga • 10:00 AM My First Storytime • 1:30 PM Transition Network • 5:00 PM Evening Pilates • 6:00 PM Duct Tape Mondays • 6:00 PM Evening Pilates • 6:00 PM No Tech Night

• 9:30 AM Zumba Gold • 12:30 PM Duplicate Bridge • 3:45 PM Drop In Crafts • 5:00 PM Anime/Manga Club • 6:30 PM United States Power Squadron • 7:00 PM BASIC ENGLISH for SPANISH SPEAKERS/ CLASES DE

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• Guessing Jar • 9:30 AM Zombie Story Contest • 9:30 AM Zumba Gold • 12:30 PM Duplicate Bridge • 3:45 PM Eco-Crafternoon • 4:30 PM Book Buddies • 6:00 PM Props for Pets • 6:00 PM Writers Group • 7:00 PM BASIC ENGLISH for SPANISH SPEAKERS/ CLASES DE

• 9:30 AM Board Meeting • 9:30 AM Do Your Own Thing Bus Trip to New York City • 10:00 AM Kidnastics • 11:00 AM Kidnastics • 6:30 PM Pajama Storytime: (Not So) Scary Stories and Craft

• 10:00 AM A Time For Kids: Farmer Rabbit • 10:00 AM Friends of the Library • 12:00 PM Tai Chi for Seniors • 1:30 PM Bridge Lessons with Arnold Fisher • 5:30 PM Evening Yoga • 6:30 PM Reading to Rosie • 7:30 PM Thursday Night Live!

• Community Bookmarks • Teen Reviews • 9:30 AM Senior Aerboics • 11:00 AM Mah Jong Class • 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn: Better Balance with Tai Chi • 1:00 PM Canasta and Mah Jong Club • 3:00 PM Volunteer Fridays • 3:30 PM Pizza and Planning • 6:30 PM Block Island Seafood

• 9:30 AM Zumba • 10:00 AM Family Project: Focus Frame • 3:30 PM Knit and Purl Club • 4:30 PM Magic the Gathering Booster Draft • 5:00 PM Game On! • 7:00 PM Creature Feature: Witches

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• 10:00 AM A Time For Kids: Pumpkin • 12:00 PM Tai Chi for Seniors • 5:30 PM Evening Yoga • 6:00 PM Zombie Science

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• 9:30 AM Zombie Story Contest • 9:30 AM Morning Yoga • 10:00 AM My First Storytime • 5:00 PM Evening Pilates • 6:00 PM Evening Pilates • 6:00 PM Zombie Defense Weapons Training

• 10:00 AM Kidnastics • 11:00 AM Kidnastics • 5:30 PM Decorate a Spooky Cookie • 6:00 PM Decorate a Spooky Cookie • 6:00 PM Zombie Marco Polo • 6:00 PM Writers Kitchen • 6:30 PM Decorate a Spooky Cookie

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• 1:00 PM Friends of the Library Book Sale

• 9:30 AM Senior Aerboics • 11:00 AM Mah Jong Class • 1:00 PM Canasta and Mah Jong Club • 3:00 PM Volunteer Fridays • 5:00 PM Zombie Book Club • 6:00 PM World War

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• 2:00 PM Scary Movie Club • 2:00 PM Halloween Pet Parade • 2:30 PM Author Appearance: Alyson Richman

• Harry Potter Book Raffle • 9:30 AM Morning Yoga • 10:00 AM My First Storytime • 4:30 PM Potions for Muggles • 5:00 PM Evening Pilates • 6:00 PM Duct Tape Mondays • 6:00 PM Evening Pilates • 7:00 PM Book Club

• Harry Potter Book Raffle • 9:30 AM Zumba Gold • 11:00 AM Stomp It Up! Halloween Style • 12:30 PM Duplicate Bridge • 3:45 PM Eco-Crafternoons • 6:00 PM Honeydukes Sweet Shop • 6:00 PM Writers Group • 7:00 PM BASIC ENGLISH for SPANISH SPEAKERS/ CLASES DE

• Guessing Jar • Harry Potter Book Raffle • 4:00 PM Harry Potter Meet and Greet

• Harry Potter Book Raffle • 12:00 PM Tai Chi for Seniors • 5:30 PM Evening Yoga

Teen Boulevard

All Programs for Grades 6 - 12

Registration for all Teen Programs begins September 1st.

ARTS AND CRAFTS ECO-CRAFTERNOON Tuesdays September 3, 17 & October 1, 15, 29 @ 3:45pm Come join us and make a craft using recycled materials. WHT206 ALL ABOUT OWLS Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 3:45pm September is all about owls. Join us to make some fun own crafts with your friends. No registration required.

ZOMBIE LIBRARY WEEK

DUCT TAPE MONDAYS Mondays, September 9, 16, 23, & October 7, 28 @ 6pm Beat those Monday blues and come create something fun with Miss Stephanie. No registration required. WHT198

ZOMBIE STORY CONTEST: Submissions due by Monday October 21@ 9:00pm. Write a scary short story featuring zombies and win monstrously good prizes. We have two categories and three age groups: Monster Stories in the Children’s Department and Zombie Stories Teen and Adult Departments). See individual areas for specific details.

DROP IN CRAFTS Tuesdays, September 10, 24 & October 8, 22, 29 @ 3:45pm Come and create! Craft away the afternoon with Miss Dana. No registration required. KNITTING 101 Saturdays, September 14 & October 12 @ 3:30pm Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Join Miss Stephanie to learn the basics – no experience needed.

ZOMBIE DEFENSE WEAPONS TRAINING: Monday October 21 @ 6:00pm. How do you stop a Zombie Attack? Preparation is the key to success. Registration required. For grades 6-12. WHT219

MIXED MEDIA JOURNAL Monday, September 30 @ 6pm Create an artistic journal where you can doodle, write, keep pictures – anything you say goes! WHT225

ZOMBIE MAKEUP: Tuesday October 22 @ 6:00pm. Want to look like a Zombie? Now is your chance! We have a makeup expert to help perfect the “undead” look, just in time for Halloween. For grades 6-12. Registration required. WHT220 ZOMBIE MARCO POLO: Wednesday October 23 @ 6:00pm. How do Zombies play Marco Polo? Won’t you join us and find out the secret to the game. For grades 6-12. Registration required. WHT221 ZOMBIE SCIENCE: Thursday October 24 @ 6:00pm. Find out the absolute, positively, scientific true about Zombies. Word has it that even the Center for Disease Control has a Zombie Preparedness Guide! For ages 6-12. Registration required. WHT222 ZOMBIE BOOK CLUB: Friday October 25 @ 5:00pm. Read and discuss that classic, World War Z by Max Brooks. WHT223 WORLD WAR Z SCREENING: Friday October 26 @ 6:00pm. You’ve read the book, now see the movie. All are welcome but remember the movie is rated PG-13. Registration requested. Zombie snacks will be served. ZOMBIE LIBRARY! Saturday October 26 @ 7:00pm. Grades 6-12. We’ve seen the signs all month, but have ignored them. Now, Zombies have taken control of the Library and we need help. Sign-up to join the forces of good fight to take back the Library. Help us, please. WHT224

ATTENTION GAMERS! GAME ON! Saturdays September 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 5pm Saturdays October 5, 12, 19 @ 5pm Come to the library after it closes to play your favorite computer / video games. No registration required. WHT103 MAGIC THE GATHERING BOOSTER DRAFT Saturdays, September 28 & October 19 @ 4:30pm Test your deck building skills as you compete in our Booster Draft Tournament and go home with new cards to add to your collection. No registration required. WHT104 TEEN LAN PARTY! Saturdays, September 14 & October 12 @ 1pm Ready to frag some friends? Then come to the library with your computers and join the mayhem! Call the library for more details! No registration required. WHT126

CLUBS ANIME / MANGA CLUB Tuesdays September September 3, 10, 17, 24 and October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 5pm. Discuss the latest news about Japanese Anime & Manga. Movies and activities are just some of the fun things you will do. Plus, get a first look at what’s new to our collection! No registration required. WHT106 SCARY MOVIE CLUB Sundays, September 29 & October 27@ 2pm Do you like scary movies? Join us in the dark and try not to scream! Popcorn will be served. No registration required. KNIT AND PURL CLUB Saturdays, September 21 & October 26 @ 3:30pm Already know the basics of knitting? Join Miss Stephanie for a great fall project. Supplies list available when you register. Sign up and help make this a successful group that we can continue through the winter!

BOOK EVENTS TEENS/PARENTS BOOK CLUB Friday, September 27 @ 6:30pm – A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving Teens and parents – join us to discuss our chosen book together and eat some great food! WHT189 ZOMBIE BOOK CLUB Friday, October 25 @ 5pm Read and discuss the classic, World War Z by Max Brooks. WHT226

COMMUNITY SERVICE BOOK BUDDIES Sunday, October 6 @ 1pm Earn community service by helping to spread the love of reading! Read along with buddies from the Children’s Department. Must attend this training class – teens will be given dates for reading sessions. WHT227 VOLUNTEER FRIDAYS Fridays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 3-5pm Come for one or two hours and earn community service for volunteering in the teen room. Service may include cleaning, organizing books and other materials, and program preparation. Limited spots available every Friday, register ahead of time. WHT203 TEEN REVIEWS Review a book published since 2010 and receive three hours of community service per review. Review should be submitted by email for our teen blog. See Miss Amelia for more details. No registration required. COMMUNITY BOOKMARKS Get creative for the community! Design bookmarks that will be distributed to Westhampton Free Library patrons. Four bookmarks will equal an hour of community service. See Miss Amelia for more details. No registration required.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS TEXT ALERT RAFFLE Sunday, September 1 – Monday, September 30 Register your cell phone number at the teen desk to get text alerts of upcoming programs. When you register, you will be entered into a raffle to win a great prize! TEEN PUMPKIN PAINTING Friday, October 4 @ 6:30pm Pumpkins for all! Decorate one for your home, then another to help get Teen Blvd ready for Halloween. WHT227 GUESSING JAR Tuesday, October 1 – Wednesday, October 30 – Candy Corn Can you guess the correct number? The closest guess will be the winner. In the event of a tie, those who are tied will be put into a raffle and a winner chosen randomly. Winner will be notified on the last day of the month and will win a prize! No registration required. PIZZA AND PLANNING Friday, October 18 @ 3:30pm It’s your teen room – tell us what you want to see! Relax with some pizza while we discuss ideas for the future. Attendees will receive one hour of community service. No registration required. WHT145

Programs require advance registration unless otherwise noted. Westhampton library cardholders will be given priority. Other library cardholders will be placed on a waiting list. A portion of the Library’s programs are supported by the Friends of the Westhampton Free Library. All programs have a code (WHJ###) that can be used to register online or in person!

Serving Westhampton Beach, Westhampton, East Moriches, Eastport, East Quogue, Manorville, Quiogue, Remsenburg & Speonk Registration begins Sunday, September 1st @ 12:30pm. You must have a Westhampton Free Library Card to register for programs.

LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE IDEA PLACE September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! September is a time for many of our children’s “first” experiences, including the first day of school and the first time playing a sport. Why not add another first, My First Library Card. With a Westhampton Free Library Card, your child can discover many wonderful books and programs at the Idea Place. See our front page for more information about National Library Card Month. READ All About It! Our new literacy programs are designed to help children develop a lifelong love of reading. For ages Birth to five we have a new reading program called 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. For ages five to nine, we scheduled a special READ-A-THON and for Tweens, get ready for our Zombie Reading Club! See particular sections for further details.

FOR FAMILIES

PRESCHOOL (AGES BIRTH TO 5 YEARS)

Families of all ages welcome unless otherwise noted. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Pajama Storytime: Fun for Fall Friday, September 27 @ 6:30pm. To celebrate the fall, we will read autumn inspired stories and make a scarecrow craft. This program is geared for children ages 3 to 7 but all are welcome to attend. WHJ744

Children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

Owls In October! Sunday September 29 at 1:00pm at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Road, Quogue. Meet some of most magnificent local residents – including that might mite the Screech Owl (go to allaboutbirds.org to find out what one sounds like!) and the beautiful Great Horned Owl, which is the apex predator in Long Island. WHA573 Observe the Moon Night Saturday, October 12 @ 8:00pm. Enjoy a magical evening while observing the moon with your family. You will discover a little something about astronomy from The Astronomical Association of Long Island who will supply several telescopes for optimum observance of the moon. Location TBD. WHJ745 Pajama Storytime: (Not So) Scary Stories and Craft Wednesday, October 16 @ 6:30pm. We will read some Halloween tales and make a craft the whole family will love! This program is geared for children ages 3 to 7 but all are welcome to attend. WHJ745A Family Project: Focus Frame Saturday, October 19, all day! For children ages 5 and older. Drop in anytime during Library hours and design a unique picture frame! No registration required. Decorate a Spooky Cookie @ the Beach Bakery Wednesday, October 23 @ 5:30pm, 6:00pm or 6:30pm. For families with children ages 4 to 10. Make a special Halloween treat at the Beach Bakery. Please choose one session. WHJ746 Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 26. Cars line up beginning at 1:00pm. Event is from 2-3:00pm. Decorate the trunk of your car for Halloween and bring treats for the community. One family member (adult included) stays with the car to pass out the treats. The rest of the family (adult must be included) travels from trunk to trunk in costumes to gather the goodies. Prizes will be given out and refreshments provided. Participants must stay for the entire event. Location TBD. WHJ747 Halloween Pet Parade Sunday, October 27 @ 2:00pm. Dress your pet in their Halloween best! Meet your friends for the first annual Pet Parade and celebrate the “spirit” of the season! Location TBD. WHJ748

Kick Off Begins September 16 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a new Library program that encourages all families and caregivers to read 1,000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Studies have shown that families who start reading aloud to their children at birth help strengthen their language skills and build a strong vocabulary. Can I really expect to read 1000 books to my child before kindergarten? If you read only one bedtime story every night for three years you will have read 1095! If you read 10 books each week for two years, you will have read 1040. Double that rate to read 1000 books in one year! Sign-up for this amazing program begins which begins on. At that time, you will be able to pick-up a special prize for registering! After reading 500 books, you will earn another gift! When you reach 1,000 books, your name will be placed on the Reading Wall of Fame, plus you will earn a big surprise! This program does not have a definitive end date. It is designed for you to read with your child at your own pace. Babies Boogie Thursdays, September 12 and 19 @ 10:00am. For ages 3 to 23 months WHJ749 And Toddlers Tango Thursdays, September 12 and 19 @ 11:00am. For ages 2 to 5 years WHJ750 Get ready to move and groove with Miss Nicole! My First Story time Mondays, September 23-October 28 (excluding October 14) @ 10:00 am. For ages 0 to 3 years. Introduce your child to books and songs! It is never too early to foster a love of books and learn about the importance of reading. WHJ751 JumpBunch! Soccer Wednesday, September 25 @ 11:00am. For ages 18 months to 36 months. It is time to let the kids run! Use fun games and Jump Bunch imagination to develop basic soccer skills. Sure to be a fun time for all! WHJ752 A Time For Kids: Dog Stories and Craft Thursday, September 26 @ 10:00am. For ages 18 months to 5 years. Donna Green will share some special stories and you will even get to make a cute dog craft! WHJ753 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Toes Friday, September 27 @ 10:00am. For Birth to Prewalkers. This is an early literacy experience for parents and their babies that includes an introduction to reading the best of board books, simple songs and nursery rhymes. WHJ754 Story and Craft: Owl Babies Saturday, September 28 @ 11am. For ages 3 to 5 years. Listen to this wonderful story and create an owl craft! WHJ755 Monster Mash! Wednesday, October 2 @ 10:00am For ages 2 to 5 years. Hear a special story and make your very own monster feet! WHJ756

Kidnastics Wednesdays, October 9, 16 and 23 @10:00am for ages 12-20 months WHJ757 @11:00am for ages 21-35 months WHJ758 Miss Gail will engage your child in a fun exercise program with activities designed to develop fine and gross motor skills. A Time For Kids: Farmer Rabbit Thursday, October 17 @ 10:00am. For ages 18 months to 5 years. Children and a caregiver will enjoy an hour of singing, dancing, storytelling and much more! Make and bring home a preschool craft. WHJ759 A Time For Kids: Pumpkin Thursday, October 24 @ 10:00am. For ages 18 months to 5 years. Enjoy the fall season with pumpkin stories and a special project! WHJ760 Stomp It Up! Halloween Style Tuesday, October 29 @ 11:00am. For ages 2 to 5 years. Join us for an interactive concert with Darlene Graham singing and stomping it up! WHJ761

FOR SCHOOLAGE CHILDREN AGES 5-9 Crafts, Crafts and MORE Crafts! Friday, September 6, anytime between 11am and 4pm. Stop by anytime to make several cool crafts! WHJ762 Leaf Designs Saturday, September 7 @ 11:00am. Celebrate fall by creating your own autumn tree, ablaze with sensational colors. Dress for a mess! WHJ763 Story and Craft: Owl Babies Friday, September 13 @ 4:30pm. For ages 5-7. Join us as we read Owl Babies by Martin Waddell, then make your own owl to take home! WHJ764 Lego Master Challenge Sunday, September 15 and October 13 @ 2:00pm. Grab your friends and enter this fun challenge! You will be asked to build several Lego masterpieces to compete, but there is no winner. It is just about having fun! WHJ768 American Girl Club Tuesdays, September 17 and October 22 @ 4:30pm. Bring your favorite American Girl doll, or any special doll to the library. We will listen to an American Girl story, then create a lovely craft for you and your doll. WHJ765 Reading to Rosie Thursdays, September 19 and October 17, anytime between 6:30 and 8:30pm. Improve your reading skills by reading to Rosie, the therapy dog. Therapy dogs help readers become more confident and help children practice their reading skills. Rosie is a member of Therapy Dogs International. WHJ766 Secrets of Sign Language Wednesdays, September 25 and October 2 @ 4:30pm. Did you ever want to say something without making a sound? Learn several sign language words and phrases with instructor Elizabeth Fox. For the best experience, please plan on attending both sessions. WHJ767 READ A-THON Saturday, September 28 from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Bring your books and something comfy to stretch out on and READ! You can stop by anytime during the day and read for 30 minutes, an hour or longer. Let’s see just how many pages we can read in one day! Snacks will be available to keep your energy up and parents are expected to stay in the library while their kids are reading. For every half you read, you will be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to Books and Books. No registration required.

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Programs require advance registration unless otherwise noted. Westhampton library cardholders will be given priority. Other library cardholders will be placed on a waiting list. A portion of the Library’s programs are supported by the Friends of the Westhampton Free Library. All programs have a code (WHJ###) that can be used to register online or in person!

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FOR SCHOOLAGE CHILDREN AGES 5-9 Continued Pumpkins, Mummies and Frankenstein, Oh My! Friday, October 4 @ 6:30pm. Make a mummy, pumpkin or Frankenstein out of toilet paper rolls! We will have a spooktacular time! WHJ769 Autumn Kitchen Gardens Saturday, October 5 @ 1:00pm Master gardener, Tracy Michele Belmonte is back to show you how to make your own fall garden to take home. There is a $5 materials fee due at registration. WHJ770 JumpBunch! Soccer Saturday, October 12 @ 11:00am. Get ready to learn the “FUN” dementals of soccer! WHJ771 Book Buddies Tuesdays, October 15 and November 12 @ 4:30pm. Need help reading or just want to practice your skills with a reading coach? We have a Book Buddy who is ready to help you! WHJ772

GALLERY EXHIBITS October will showcase the artwork from students at Julie’s Storybook Nursery. November will feature work from the prekindergarten students at Raynor Country Day School.

Monday, October 28-Friday, November 1 Did you know it has been 15 years since the publication of J.K Rowling original Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? To celebrate the anniversary, we have a variety of Hogwarts activities planned during our Harry Potter week. We will also have a trivia contest throughout the week. Harry Potter Book Raffle Monday, October 28-Thursday, October 31. For every five books you check out, you will be entered to win a basket filled with books from the Harry Potter series! The winner will be announced October 31! Potions for Muggles Monday, October 28 @ 4:30pm. For ages 5-9. Want to be a potions master? Now is your chance to join us and create some crazy concoctions! WHJ741 Honeydukes Sweet Shop Tuesday, October 29 @ 6:00pm. For ages 10 and older. Have you ever wanted try a dessert from the Honeydukes Sweet Shop? Chef Rob Scott will be here to teach you how to make a delicious puff pastry filled with apples and other delights from the Forbidden Forest. WHJ742 Harry Potter Meet and Greet Wednesday, October 30 from 4-6:00pm. For all ages. Bring your camera and take a picture with your favorite Harry Potter characters! No registration required.

PROGRAMS FOR TWEENS AGES 10 AND OLDER (When registering online, please follow program age parameters for your child to have the best experience.)

Tween Reading Club 2013 The program runs from October 1- October 31. Each Tween must read two books for the month of October: one fiction and one non-fiction. Each Tween will receive a certificate of completion after reading the required two books. For every book read after, they will receive a prize and another chance at the Grand Prize. Two Tweens will be picked for the grand prize, one for the movie tickets and one for the Legos prize. You may read library books from home, the library, or school. Blankets for Babies Monday, September 16, anytime between 4:00pm-6:00pm Here is your chance to enrich the lives of others! Learn how to make baby blankets that will be distributed to area hospitals. One hour of community service will be earned. WHJ773 Back to School Duct Tape Flower (with Tween instructor Sarah) Tuesday, September 17 @ 5:00pm Create an awesome flower pen using duct tape! WHJ774

Movies and Munchies Saturday, September 21 from 7-9:00pm Tonight’s YOUR night! Watch a favorite movies on our GIGANTIC screen! WHJ775 No Tech Night Mondays, September 23 and October 7 @ 6:00pm Grab your friends and play some games, old school style. We are having pizza too! WHJ776 Kayak on the Pond Saturday, September 28 @ 3:00pm Discover how to kayak and canoe on Old Ice Pond. Program meets at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. WHJ777

HELP WANTED! TWEEN INSTRUCTORS Do you have a talent or a craft you would like to share with other Tweens? For more details, contact Ms. Roese at 631-288-3335 X 112.

Creature Features: Ghostbusters Friday, October 4 @ 9:00pm WHJ778 Witches Saturday, October 19 @ 7:00pm WHJ779 Come in costume and watch these “creepy” movies. Pizza and Halloween treats will be served! Glamour Girls Thursday, October 10 @ 6:00pm Connect with your inner self. De-stress as you learn how to make your own soaps and bath crystals. WHJ780 Props for Pets Tuesday, October 15 @ 6:00pm Here’s your chance to make dog treats and scarves for our first annual pet parade. WHJ781 FOR ADDITIONAL TWEEN PROGRAMMING, PLEASE VIEW OUR HARRY POTTER BOX, LOCATED ON THE IDEA PLACE PAGE.

Programs require advance registration unless otherwise noted. Westhampton library cardholders will be given priority. Other library cardholders will be placed on a waiting list. A portion of the Library’s programs are supported by the Friends of the Westhampton Free Library. All programs have a code (WHJ###) that can be used to register online or in person!