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YOUR COMMACK PUBLIC LIBRARY AT HOME |
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The Library's 3D printer has been hard at work as part of the SCLS Print Farm. Over 5,800 facemasks were produced with 4,600 donated to Stony Brook University Hospital and another 1,200 donated across the county to 37 different organizations. We have additionally donated 25 face shield kits to our friends at the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Thank you for all your hard work! |
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The Commack Public Library would like to provide our patrons with a free book (donated books and books retired from our collection that are being stored in the basement) via USPS while the Library is closed. You can request an adult fiction book by genre (mystery, romance, science fiction, etc.), adult non-fiction, or a surprise book! We also have a small collection of young adult, middle grade and juvenile books. Please send your request to cpl@commackpubliclibrary.org along with your name and your complete street address. We will do our best to send you a book while you are waiting for the Library to reopen. |
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Concert: Tennessee Walt's A Distant Country 2 (Facebook Live)
Sunday, May 2nd, 2:00 PM
A concert/lecture of classic country music, featuring songs by Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and others, performed live by Tennessee Walt, honoring the libraries of Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties. Cohosted by East Hampton Library and several other area libraries.
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Do-It-Yourself Bang Trims and Cleanups (Facebook Live)
Monday, May 4th, 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM If your quarantining family is starting to look like The Croods, watch this demonstration by Dina from Raelene’s Hair Studio in East Moriches as she shows you how to do easy neckline cleanups for men and quick and easy bang trims for the whole family. You may ask questions during this Facebook Live presentation. |
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Native Plants in Your Garden (Zoom)
Thursday, May 14th, 2:00 PM Native plants are the best choices for Long Island gardeners. Not only are they vigorous and attractive, but they support our pollinators. Discover the increasing array of handsome native plants that you can incorporate in your landscape in this Zoom lecture/discussion presented by Roxanne Zimmer of the Cornell Cooperative Extension. To register, please email programs@commackpubliclibrary.org with the name of the program in the subject line. Please include your name in the body of the email. You will be sent a secure link and password for the Zoom Program the day before. |
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Breathe, Move Meditate (Zoom)
Thursdays, May 14th – June 4th, 10:30 – 11:15 AM Learn easy ways how to incorporate meditation into your life with instructor Navjot Bal. Mindful breathing along with movement will help you release conscious and subconscious fears that cause stress, worry and anxiety. To register, please email programs@commackpubliclibrary.org with the name of the program in the subject line. Please include your name in the body of the email. You will be sent a secure link and password for the Zoom Program the day before the first class . |
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Tidy Up With the KonMari Method™ (Zoom)
Monday, May 18th, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Learn how to transform a cluttered home into a space of serenity and inspiration with nationally recognized KonMari expert Patty Morrissey. You will enjoy a demonstration of how to tidy your space in a meaningful way, learning how to declutter by category: clothes, books, paper, komono (miscellaneous items), and sentimental items. Based on the KonMari Method™ by Marie Kondo you will learn how to recognize what truly sparks joy for each of you…and what does not. You will learn about the many benefits you will experience as you commit to this process, including the calm, motivated mindset that emerges as you learn to discard what no longer serves you and keep that which inspires joy. To register, please email programs@commackpubliclibrary.org with the name of the program in the subject line. Please include your name in the body of the email. You will be sent a secure link and password for the Zoom Program the day before the class. |
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Cooking Demonstration by Chef Robert Dell’Amore: Chicken Tostados (Facebook Live)
Saturday, May 23rd, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join Chef Robert Dell’Amore as he makes you juicy, succulent shredded chicken with fresh tomato, spinach, red onion, and cheese on a crunchy tostado shell. Simple, yet different on so many levels. If you’ve never tried it, you’ll be glad you did.
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Thursdays at 6:00 PM beginning April 30th with Mario Kart! Play Switch games with your friends and Ms. Lembo. We'll have a Zoom Room set up for chatting too! You don't need a Switch to hangout in the Zoom Room! |
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MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU: STAR WARS TRIVIA NIGHT
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Monday, May 4th at 6:00 PM Hang out and compete in some Star Wars Trivia with Ms. Lembo to celebrate May the Fourth! |
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Monday, May 11th at 6:00 PM Learn how to make a mini pinata using: - Thin Cardboard (A cereal box or giftbox)
- Tissue Paper
- Glue
- Tape
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IN THE KITCHEN WITH MS. LEMBO
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Monday, May 18th at 6:00 PM
Join Ms. Lembo in the kitchen as she shares some simple recipes you can try at home. |
Tuesdays, May 5th, 12th and 19th 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Ages: 3 Months - Pre-K Join Ms. Joy for a morning of music, dancing and fun!
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Fridays, May 1st, 15th & 29th 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM All ages up to 5th Grade Start the weekend with Friday night fun. Join Mrs. Browning for a story, fun activity and dance party!
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 Friday, May 8th4: 00 PM - 4:20 PM Grades: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Create a DIY treat for someone special using pantry items you should have in your cabinets.
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 Monday, May 4th through Sunday May 10thAges: 6 Months-12 Years Enjoy unlimited classes and programs from My Gym Children's Fitness Center. |
Tuesdays, May 5th, 12th & 19th 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Registration limited to 6 children, please register for a 5 minute time slot. Read a book, tell a story or ask any questions to golden retriever Cutch, a certified therapy dog, and his handler Susan Semple.
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Wednesdays, May 6th, 13th, & 20th 11 AM - 11:20 AM Ages: 18 Months - Pre-K Join Mrs. Browning for stories, songs, dancing and fun!
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Mondays, May 4th, 11th & 18th 10:00 AM All ages up to Grade 5 Tune into Facebook for a story and song time with Mrs. Kelleher.
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Thursdays, May 7th & 14th 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM 3 - 4 Year-Olds Join Ms. Regina for story-time complete with dancing, movement and stories! |
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Wednesdays beginning May 13th 4:00 PM Grades: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Complete a build challenge, which we will announce on the Thursday prior to our meeting, then show off your creation on Wednesday in our Zoom meeting.
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PERSONALIZED BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
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- Three books that you like
- Two books that you don't
- The genre that you love
A librarian will send you suggestions of authors and books available on OverDrive and Hoopla. |
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GENRE OF THE MONTH: LEGAL THRILLERS
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When we are asked to suggest great authors of this genre, three names come immediately to mind: James Grippando, John Grisham and Robert K. Tanenbaum. John Grisham needs no introduction. From his first bestseller, “The Firm”, to his latest, “The Guardians," Grisham’s popularity has soared, and many of his titles have been turned into films. James Grippando’s novels, many featuring Miami criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck, have pleased readers since 1967’s “The Pardon “. Robert Tanenbaum’s hero is New York District Attorney Butch Karp, who, with help from his formidable wife Marlene, has brought justice to dozens of challenging cases.
All three of these exciting authors are available in ebooks and audio books to you for free at our “Download Ebooks, Audiobooks, Music and Movies” homepage link. |
MR.BONELLI'S HOOPLA MUSIC SELECTIONS |
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Various Artists - “Little Shop of Horrors” (1982-2019)
Everyone’s favorite musical about a man-eating plant! There are so many different versions of this on Hoopla (the original US cast recording, the original UK cast recording, the Broadway revival recording, etc.), and they’re all great, but my personal favorite will forever be the soundtrack to the 1985 film. |
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The Kinks - Arthur (Or The Decline and Fall of the British Empire) (1969)
During the British Invasion, bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who got all the attention, while The Kinks seemingly plugged away in the shadows, blissfully out of touch and unconcerned with the trends and styles of the late 60s. All of their albums from 1966-1971 are amazing, but I think their best one is “Arthur”, a somber concept record about life and disillusionment in post-War Britain. |
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John Prine - “John Prine” (1971)
The music world took a big hit with the recent loss of one of our best and most beloved songwriters, John Prine. He started off his career on a high note with this self-titled debut, filled with great quirky tunes. Also, if “Sam Stone” isn’t the saddest song ever written, then I don’t know what is! |
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Nick Drake - “Pink Moon” (1972)
Much like the aforementioned Judee Sill, Nick Drake found little success during his life and left behind a small yet incredible body of work. A tremendously talented fingerpicker with a deep wispy voice and the heart of a poet, his songs are paradoxically fragile and delicate while being very complicated and self-assured. His last album, “Pink Moon”, lacks the other musicians and orchestration that his prior records had - it’s just him and his guitar. Heartbreakingly intimate. |
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John Coltrane - “A Love Supreme” (1965)
Written in his home in Dix Hills(!), this deeply spiritual and meditative work has spawned millions of devoted fans and is widely regarded as the great saxophone player’s masterpiece. Transcendent. |
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Moondog - “An Introduction to Moondog” (2020)Blinded in a farm accident as a young man, Moondog moved to New York City, dressed up as a Viking, started busking on 6th Ave, and became somewhat of a celebrity. His music is hard to describe as it’s all over the place, from jazz to modern classical to minimalist, but always with a very heavy emphasis on percussion and rhythm. For something that’s labeled “experimental”, a lot of it is surprisingly catchy! |
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Seong-Jin Cho - “Debussy” (2017)
Some of the calmest and most beautiful piano music ever written. It’s like listening to clouds. The perfect choice to lull you to sleep. |
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Enjoy Ebooks and Audiobooks from the comfort of your home. You can browse the collection, borrow with your library card, and enjoy on your computer, tablet, smartphone or eReader. |
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Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/. |
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Hoopla provides online and mobile access to eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, and TV. With hoopla and your Commack Public Library card, you can borrow, instantly stream, and download dynamic content via hoopla’s mobile app or www.hoopladigital.com. All you need to get started is your library card and a web browser, computer, smart phone, or tablet. |
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Access to over 4,000 titles published by Recorded Books, as well as premium audiobooks from other major publishers. Fiction and non-fiction titles are available for adults and children. You can find RBDigital by clicking on the Download icon on our homepage, then choose More Audiobooks under the ebooks & audiobooks drop down menu. Click Register to create a free account with your Commack Public Library card barcode, your email address and a password of your choosing.
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Since you can’t come into the Library to read or check out your favorite magazines, check out Flipster which provides access to dozens of popular magazines without a subscription. Read the current issues (or explore back issues) of all your favorites including Time, Sports Illustrated, People, National Geographic, and many more! Simply click on the Digital Magazines icon on the Commack Public Library homepage, enter your library barcode number under Patron ID and click or tap Sign In. |
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Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages with personalized courses you design based on skill level, interests, lenght of study and age. Pronunciator can be used by both adults and children! Click on the Pronunciator logo on the Commack Public Library homepage and enter your library barcode number. If you would like to keep track of your learning progress, after entering your barcode number, tap or click Register to create a free account. |
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Although the Library's website provides access to over 100 individual databases, below we highlighted some that may be of particular use or interest at this time. |
Car won't start? Go to the Auto Repair Source for do-yourself repair and maintenance information on thousands of vehicles. Provide make, model and year, and state your problem. Poof! You'll soon get that old heap purring. |
CultureGrams is a great resource for travelers, students, or anyone with a general interest in the different cultures and countries of the world, providing standard information like climate, history, population, language, and religion, while also going a bit more in-depth, with slideshows, videos, recipes, and even downloadable MP3s of each country’s National Anthem. To help narrow the focus of your research, there are four different editions you can utilize - World, Kids, States, and Provinces. Try it out and explore the world from your home! |
This resource is a “gold mine“ for students, scholars and all literature minded types of readers. The opening page displays book highlights, and also links to many in-depth articles.Books and plays are included: recently featured examples are articles about “Macbeth “ and “Lord of the Flies “. It is searchable by author and by title. Another great inclusion is access to full text classics, dozens of these, listed in an A to Z menu. For students there is a Reference Shelf and Citation Help. Once you try Literary Resource Center you will use it again and again. |
News deprived? Go to the New York Times Current, available through Live-brary. Follow your favorite columnist or topic, free online. Full-text articles, accessible by name, title, subject or word. Try it today. |
Curious about how newspapers reported the battle of Gettysburg real-time, at the time on July 3, 1863? Delve into New York Times Historical covering events from 1851 to 2014. |
NextReads is a wonderful resource for all you avid readers: email newsletters delivered on a regular schedule to your inbox, designed to help you with the perennial question of “what to read next”. Several dozen genres are available, and you may choose as many as you like, “Mystery “, “Armchair Travel “, “Fiction A to Z”, “History and Current Events”, and the “New York Times Fiction and Nonfiction Bestsellers” are just a few of your selected options. These interesting newsletters are colorfully descriptive with a concise plot summary for each title. It is reader’s advisory at your fingertips! |
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Send us a review of a book you've read recently. Please include a brief summary of the plot (No Spoilers please!) and your thoughts. We will send you two hours of community service per book! |
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Our librarians have been sharing stories on our Library's Facebook account for young children. If you are interested in being a guest reader, just send us a video of you reading a picture book. We will send you two community service hours! |
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Hospitals are accepting cards and posters for their frontline staff. To earn comunity service hours, please send a copy of your art to Ms. Lembo. We will send you two hours of commnuity service.
Mather Hospital: Public Affairs
Mather Hospital 75 North Country Road Port Jefferson, NY 11777 or email to csantini@northwell.edu Commack Feeds Our Heroes in Support of St. Catherine's Hospital Email: commackfeeds@gmail.com |
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MAY BOOKMARK OF THE MONTH BY SOFIA GROSS, 4TH GRADE
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