LibraryAware October 2022 Newsletter

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programs and services:

We invite you to read our latest newsletter to learn more

about what is happening at the Library this month.

Come in to the Library to browse our shelves. You can also reserve materials via our online catalog, 24/7. If you prefer, call or email us at the library’s Adult, Teen, or Children’s Reference Desks for assistance. We’re here to help!

Saturday, October 15
The Great Give Back is a statewide public library initiative to promote community
service and kindness. Look for activities throughout the newsletter to see how you can
make a difference in our community!

Visit thegreatgiveback.org to learn more.

Where the Crawdads Sing
(N) Friday, October 7, 2:00 p.m.
(EN) Friday, October 14, 2:00 p.m.
A woman who raised herself in the
marshes of the deep South becomes a
suspect in the murder of a man with whom
she was once romantically involved.
Rated PG-13.

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
(N) Friday, October 21, 2:00 p.m.
(EN) Friday, October 28, 2:00 p.m.
In 1950s London, a widowed cleaning
lady falls madly in love with a couture Dior
dress, deciding she must have one of her own. After working to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventurous journey to Paris. Rated PG.

Between the Lines – The Memory Police (in-person)
Page Turners – The Nature of Fragile Things (in-person)
Novel Ideas – Hamnet: A Novel of the Plague (in-person)

Children's Programs

The Road to Reading begins with you. Reading, talking, singing, writing, and playing with your child helps develop their early literacy skills.

Visit our Early Literacy web page to learn more about our programs.

See Our Complete Monthly List of Children’s Programs

Featured Programs

Registration for the following series programs begins September 26. One series program per child, please.

Sensational Playtime (in-person)
Mother Goose Rhyme Time (in-person)
Sing & Play (in-person)
- Mondays at 10:00 AM
- Mondays at 11:00 AM
Time for Tots (in-person)
Preschool Storytime (in-person)

Registration, if required, begins September 26 for these Children's programs:

Outdoor Movie in the Courtyard, Friday, Sept. 30: The Addams Family 2 (in-person at Northport - drop in; no registration required)
Pajama Storytime (in-person - drop in; no registration required)
Hockey Buddies (in-person)
Little Hockey Stars (in-person)
Books a Poppin' (in-person - drop in; no registration required)
C'MON Let's Play (in-person)
Pajama Storytime (in-person - drop in; no registration required)
Block Party (in-person - drop in; no registration required)
Babies Boogie (in-person)
Toddlers Tango (in-person)
Halloween Storytime and Parade (in-person - drop in; no registration required)

For School-Age Children Registration, if required, begins September 26 for these Children's programs:

Harry Potter Family Trivia (in-person)
Monster Candy Box (in-person)
The Great Give Back: Picture Frames: (in-person - drop in; no registration required)
Adventures in Art: Pumpkins and Polka Dots with Yayoi Kusama (in-person)
Chess Club (in-person - drop in; no registration required)
Spooky Candle Holder (in-person)
Monster Mash Breakout (in-person)
Graphic Novel Club: Ghosts (in-person)
Paws to Read (in-person)

Registration, if required, begins October 19 for these Children's programs:

Baby Signing Stories (in-person)
Toddler Signing Stories (in-person)

Explore these services from our Children and Family Services department:

Borrow a Backpack Storytime Today!
Download an ebook from TumbleBookLibrary
Homework Help
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Visit the Children’s Room to pick up the October bookmark designed by Joey Pansini
Books Before Baby - Bond with your baby before birth by reading, talking, and singing to your little one.

Outdoor Movie in the Library Courtyard: The Addams Family 2
Northport - Friday, September 30, 7:00 p.m.

Join us in the Library Courtyard and view the Disney film The Addams Family 2. Everyone’s favorite spooky family is back! Morticia and Gomez are distraught that their children are growing up. To reclaim their bond, they decide to cram everyone into their haunted camper and hit the road for one last miserable family vacation. Rated PG. 93 min. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled.

See Our Complete Monthly List of Children’s Programs

Teen Programs

See Our Complete Monthly List of Teen Programs

Featured Programs Registration begins October 3

LEGO Club: Spooky Build! (in-person)
Mini Ghost House (in-person)
Pokémon Club (in-person)
Halloween Chocolate Bark (in-person)

Take and Make Kits Registration begins October 3

Pick up all kits at the Northport building Teen Center. All materials are provided. Please note: Your registration will be canceled if your kit is not picked up by October 24.

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Teen Volunteer Opportunities registration begins October 3.

(Open to students in grades 7-12;

Teens may participate in a total of three volunteer opportunities

in addition to Teen Advisory Board.)

Reason2Smile Recycled Bracelet Program
Woven Placemats for Seniors
The Great GIve Back: No-Sew Fleece Blankets for Shelter Animals
Teen Advisory Board (in-person)
Monster Candy Box Volunteers (in-person)
The Great GIve Back: Picture Frame Volunteers (in-person)
Chess Club Volunteers (in-person)
Spooky Candle Holder Volunteers (in-person)

Chat with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests and language lab. Take advantage of the 24-hour online writing lab and Homework Question Center - log in to Brainfuse HelpNow.

Follow Teens on Instagram

Visit the Teen Services web page for more information and resources!

See Our Complete Monthly List of Teen Programs

Adult Programs

See Our Complete Monthly List of Adult Programs

Register for our programs online, or call the Library to reserve a seat.

Featured programs

Surprising Sicily (in-person)
Blood Pressure Check - Northport and East Northport (in-person; no registration required.)
Apple Brownies
Pasta e Fagioli Soup (in-person)
All About Bats
Francisco Roldán: Guitar Music of Latin America (in-person; no registration required.)
Spotlight on the Moon (in-person)
Interred on Long Island: People of Celebrity and Influence
Introduction to Tai Chi for Balance (in-person)
Breast Cancer Awareness: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment (no registration required)
Veggie Stromboli
Medicare Basics (in-person)
Sylph Chamber Music with Crystal Singing Bowls (in-person; no registration required)
The Craft of Writing
Defensive Driving Class (in-person; registration begins in-person at 9 a.m. on Oct. 3 at the Northport building only)
Art Gallery Exhibits (in-person)
- Northport: Long Island Connections by Mike Wilson
  - Meet the Artist - Northport Friday, October 7, 7:00–9:00 p.m. (in-person)
- East Northport: Original Pastel Paintings by Linda Funk
Medicare Counseling (registration begins October 1):
- By phone - Wednesday, October 12
- In-person (Northport building) - Tuesday, October 18

Film, Stage, and Television:

Outdoor Movie in the Courtyard: The Addams Family 2 (in-person at Northport - drop in; no registration required)
EastLine Theatre Presents: "The Guys" (in-person)
Where the Crawdads Sing - Friday, October 7, 2:00 p.m., Northport Building
(in-person)
Where the Crawdads Sing - Friday, October 14, 2:00 p.m., East Northport Building
(in-person)
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris - Friday, October 21, 2:00 p.m., Northport Building (in-person)
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris - Friday, October 28, 2:00 p.m., East Northport Building (in-person)
Township Theatre Group Presents: When Life Throws Up Hurdles, Jump! (in-person)
Mary Martin: First Lady of Musicals (in-person)

Book Discussion Groups:

Between the Lines – The Memory Police (in-person)
Page Turners – The Nature of Fragile Things (in-person)
Novel Ideas – Hamnet: A Novel of the Plague (in-person)

Language Learning and Literacy:

Business and Careers:

Resume Writing and Interview Workshop (in-person)
Job Fair (in-person)

Computers and Technology:

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