Library Hours Monday Thursday 9:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 5:00 p.m. Sunday hours will resume September 9.

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1 Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center Expanding Your Horizons Since 1886 Newsletter Serving the communities of Cold Spring Harbor, Laurel Hollow & Lloyd Harbor July / August 2018 CHILDREN S SUMMER READING CLUB WILD ABOUT BOOKS Monday, June 25 Friday, August 17 Registration is ongoing throughout the summer. For Independent Readers Record reading time and book titles to win tokens to redeem for prizes. Going away this summer? Come in to register and pick up time sheets before you go. Return them by August 26 to receive tokens and prizes. Little Cubs Pre-Reader s Club: For Pre-Readers Ages 2 & up Each week, bring in a list of books that have been read to you and pick a prize from our Treasure Chest. TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB Monday, June 25 Friday, August 17 For students entering grades 6-12 Registration is ongoing throughout the summer. Earn Book Bucks by reading, then trade them in for gift certificates to local businesses. Fun activities just for tweens and teens almost every night! ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM Expand your horizons this summer: join our Adult Summer Reading Program. Sign up and submit your book reviews online, and plan to join us for our wrap-up party on Thursday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. For more information and to register, visit beginning Monday, June 25. Open to adults 18 and older. SIGNATURE EVENT MOVIE ON THE LAWN Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (PG-13; 119 min) For kids, tweens, teens, and their families. Wednesday, August 1, 8:30 p.m. Library Hours Monday Thursday 9:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 5:00 p.m. Sunday hours will resume September 9. The Library Will Be Closed Wednesday, July 4 (Independence Day) Library Board Meeting All are welcome. Monday, July 9, 7:00 p.m. Contact Us Website: Phone: (631) Fax: (631) MEETING ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESS USE The library s Large and Small Meeting Rooms are available for business use for a reasonable fee. The Large Meeting Room has a maximum occupancy of 90 people, while the Small Meeting Room holds up to 20. The Large Meeting Room has an adjacent kitchen if you want to serve refreshments. The library also has audiovisual equipment available, including a sound system, projector, and screen. Contact Suzette Vano at (631) , x103, or svano@cshlibrary.org for details.

2 Letter from the Director Dear Residents, It s hard to believe that summer is already here! Our annual Summer Reading Club will be ongoing well into August, so be sure to visit the Library to register. We have great prizes this year, so don t miss out! On August 1, we will have a special Signature Event, the showing of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, on the lawn. Come join us for a fun evening outdoors! Summer is also a great time to take advantage of our free Museum Pass program. If you want to stay close to home, we offer passes to the Fire House Museum and the Whaling Museum, but you can also go to the Cradle of Aviation, the Long Island Children s Museum, the Intrepid, the Guggenheim, and more! Enjoy your summer and please stop by the Library to take advantage of our numerous programs, excellent resources, and beautiful views. I look forward to seeing you at the Library! Sincerely, Dr. Roger Podell Children s Programs Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library card is ongoing for all programs. Children should be the appropriate age for each program. Caregivers are required to remain in the library during all children s programs. STORYTIME SCHEDULE Mother Goose Time Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. For children 6-24 months with adult Thursday, July 12 Friday, August 10 Toddler Time Fridays, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 & 3 with adult FAMILY PROGRAMS For children of all ages with their families FAMILY TILE MOSAIC Saturday, July 7, 2:00 p.m. FAMILY STEPPING STONE Saturday, July 21, 2:00 p.m. THE MOVIES: MADAGASCAR (PG; 86 min) Saturday, July 28, 2:00 p.m. FAMILY ESCAPE ROOM: STAR WARS Saturday, August 4, 2:00 p.m. PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH OUR PANCAKEBOT Wednesday, August 8, 10:00 a.m. END OF SUMMER READING CLUB ICE CREAM SOCIAL For All Summer Reading Club Participants Thursday, August 16, 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. DROP-IN PROGRAMS For children of all ages SNACK & A MOVIE: THE JUNGLE BOOK (PG; 106 min) Thursday, July 5, 6:30 p.m. AFTERNOON ART: PAPER PLATE ANIMALS Friday, July 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m. AFTERNOON ART: WOODEN SPOON LIONS Friday, July 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m. MODEL MAGIC FUN Friday, August 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m. SNACK & A MOVIE: ZOOTOPIA (PG; 108 min) Wednesday, August 8, 4:30 p.m. AFTERNOON ART: BINOCULARS Friday, August 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m. CRAFTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Thursday, August 23, 3:00-5:00 p.m. 2

3 Children s Programs Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library card is ongoing for all programs. Children should be the appropriate age for each program. Caregivers are required to remain in the library during all children s programs. FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-5 WITH ADULT ELEPHANT STORY & CRAFT Tuesday, July 10, 11:00 a.m. FINGER PAINTING FUN Wednesday, July 11, 11:00 a.m. JUMP FOR JOY Wednesday, July 18, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 11:00 a.m. PLAYHOORAY Wednesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 7, 10:30 a.m. JUNGLE FIELD GUIDE Monday, July 30, 11:00 a.m. PAPER CHAIN SNAKES Tuesday, July 31, 11:00 a.m. SHAVING CREAM ART Wednesday, August 1, 11:00 a.m. ANIMAL COLLAGE Monday, August 13, 11:00 a.m. FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 WITH ADULT (NOT YET IN KINDERGARTEN) MINI MASTERS: JAZZ MUSIC WITH PIET MONDRIAN & JACKSON POLLOCK Tuesday, July 17, 2:00 p.m. LITTLE SCIENTISTS Monday, July 23, 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 6, 2:00 p.m. MINI MASTERS: CLASSICAL MUSIC WITH WASSILY KANDINSKY Wednesday, August 15, 2:00 p.m. FOR CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES K-2 JUMPBUNCH: NOODLE HOCKEY Wednesday, July 11, 4:30 p.m. WILD ANIMAL COLLAGE Monday, July 30, 4:30 p.m. JUMPBUNCH: FIELD DAY Tuesday, August 7, 4:30 p.m. FOR CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 3-5 JUNGLE SLIME & ELEPHANT TOOTHPASTE Monday, July 23, 7:00 p.m. JUMPBUNCH: DODGEBALL Tuesday, July 24, 4:30 p.m. SHARPIE TIE-DYE Tuesday, July 31, 4:30 p.m. FOR CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES K-5 ROCK PAINTING Monday, July 9, 4:30 p.m. SE ANIMAL COOKIES WITH THE BAKING COACH Tuesday, July 10, 4:30 p.m. SILHOUETTE ART Thursday, July 12, 4:30 p.m. ANIMAL PRINT LUMINARY Monday, July 16, 4:30 p.m. ADVENTURES IN ART: JAZZ MUSIC WITH PIET MONDRIAN & JACKSON POLLOCK Tuesday, July 17, 4:30 p.m. GREEN MEADOW FARMS Wednesday, July 18, 4:30 p.m. STUFF A MONKEY Thursday, July 19, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 4:30 p.m. SAND ART Wednesday, July 25, 4:30 p.m. SE LION CERAMICS Monday, August 6, 4:30 p.m. ANIMAL PRINT PICTURE FRAME Thursday, August 9, 4:30 p.m. KINDNESS ROCKS Monday, August 13, 4:30 p.m. ADVENTURES IN ART: CLASSICAL MUSIC WITH WASSILY KANDINSKY Wednesday, August 15, 4:30 p.m. SIGNATURE EVENTS MR. POPPINTWIST For children entering grades 2-5 Thursday, July 26, 4:30 p.m. Join Mr. PoppinTwist on a fully interactive, improvisational storytelling adventure...with balloons. There is no telling WHERE the story can go! PETRA PUPPETS For children of all ages Thursday, August 2, 4:30 p.m. Get ready for Extreme Pickle Balancing, Champion Banana Wrestling, Coat Hanger Tug-of-War, and the Ultimate Chicken Challenge. Steve Petra s Animal Games is racing to your library with a team of uproarious animal athletes ready to compete with the kids. 3

4 TWEENS (ENTERING GRADES 5-8) TWEEN SHELFIE SCAVENGER HUNT Thursday, July 5, 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends to the library for a shelfie scavenger hunt. Use your phones or our ipads to take pictures of you and your friends all over the library. Winning team members get to pick a prize! ROBOTICS CAMP Monday, July 16-Thursday, July 19, 4:00-6:30 p.m. For students entering grades 6-8 Join CSH High School students and members of the Robotics team for an introduction to robotics and the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Camp fee is $75 per student and will cover the cost of a robot car kit to take home. Build, program, and complete the week with a fun mini robotics competition. Register in person with a check or credit card. FOR KIDS ENTERING GRADES 5-12 TABLETOP GAMES & ICE CREAM SUNDAES Monday, July 9, 7:00 p.m. Play Pandemic, What Do You Meme?, Sushi Go!, Exploding Kittens, and more while enjoying ice cream sundaes. SUMMER DRAMA CLUB Tuesdays, July 10-August 28, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Explore the wonderful world of acting through Theater Games, Monologues, and Scene Study! Participation in the series will cost $160 per teen, with checks made payable to CSH Library. Open to residents and non-residents. CARDIO KICKBOXING Wednesday, July 11, 7:00 p.m. Pump up your Wednesday with a free class! LIFE-SIZED PAC-MAN Thursday, July 12, 7:00 p.m. Are you a fan of Pac-Man? BE Pac-Man (or a ghost!) in this life-sized version. MAKERSPACE: MERCH & MORE! Monday, July 16, 7:00 p.m. Use our makerspace equipment to create merch for clubs, teen businesses, and just for fun! Make T-shirts, buttons, and much more. COOKIE WARS Wednesday, July 18, 7:00 p.m. Decorate cookies and present them to be judged. The winning team will win a prize. PLEIN AIR WATERCOLORS Thursday, July 19, 7:00 p.m. Paint in the beautiful summer evening with local watercolor artist Anne Gunthner. FOR TEENS & TWEENS CANDLELIGHT YOGA Monday, July 23, 7:00 p.m. Kick off your week by unwinding in this free, candlelight yoga class. BUBBLE BARS Wednesday, July 25, 7:00 p.m. Bubble bars are a solid form of bubble bath that are fun to make. Everyone will leave with at least three different types of bubble bars and recipes! S MORE SUSHI Monday, July 30, 7:00 p.m. Make this delicious dessert sushi with a chocolate syrup dipping sauce on the side. MOVIE ON THE LAWN Wednesday, August 1, 8:30 p.m. For teens and tweens and their families Come see an outdoor showing of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (PG-13; 119 min). REPURPOSED VINYL CLOCKS Tuesday, August 7, 7:00 p.m. Make an awesome clock out of a vinyl record! HULA HOOP DANCING Wednesday, August 8, 7:00 p.m. Decorate a handmade hula hoop and learn the basics of hoop dancing. Includes one handmade hoop and use of decorative grip tapes. END OF SRC DONUT DECORATING PARTY Thursday, August 9, 7:00 p.m. Join us as we award raffle baskets and decorate donuts to take home! TEENS (ENTERING GRADES 7-12) INTRO TO TAROT Tuesdays, July 10 & July 17, 7:00 p.m. Join Ginger Topper for a fun trip into the world of tarot. Learn the meanings of cards, get your own readings, and learn to give readings to your friends! Card decks will be provided. STRANGER THINGS PARTY Thursday, July 26, 7:00 p.m. Are you a fan of the show Stranger Things? Play trivia games (for Stranger Things prizes!), watch favorite clips, decorate Christmas light cupcakes, and more. Eggos will of course be provided. LIBRARY ESCAPE ROOM: ESCAPE THE 80s Thursday, August 2, 7:00 p.m. Explore our cutting-edge technology from the 1980s and use it to get yourself back to the present day. You ll only have 45 minutes to escape the 80s before you are stuck in the past forever! VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE Monday, August 6, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Are you eligible to vote but not yet registered? Come to the library and register with the League of Women Voters. Teens who will turn 18 by December 31, 2018 are eligible to register. NEWSIES AT ENGEMAN THEATER TOUR & PERFORMANCE Wednesday, August 8, 8:00 p.m. Join us at Engeman Theater in Northport to go behind the scenes and see a very special, teen-only performance of Newsies! Tickets must be purchased through the library at a reduced price of $45. All checks may be made out to CSH Library. Tickets are for teens only (entering grades 7-12) and are first come, first served. Visit the Teen or Youth Services Desks for more information. PRACTICE SAT/ACT Monday, August 13, 5:00-8:30 p.m. Take the full-length exam of your choice sponsored by Curvebreakers. Get your scores and feedback from instructors! COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES For teens entering grades 7-12 All volunteers must have attended an orientation meeting, which are held every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. CSH LIBRARY ROCKS! Tuesday, July 3, and/or Thursday, July 5, 4:30 p.m. Join local artist Helen Murdock-Prep in creating a beautiful and inspiring work of art from the boulders outside the library craft room. Earn two hours of community service. TEEN TECH TUTORS Wednesday, July 18, 10:00-12:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Teens must have attended volunteer orientation. Sign up for this opportunity by calling or visiting the Youth Services Desk. Coach adult learners in developing skills in using their devices. TOILETRY BAGS FOR HELPING HAND RESCUE Tuesday, July 31, 7:00 p.m. Sort and create toiletry bags for those in need for Helping Hand Rescue. Donations of shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine products, shaving cream, razors, toilet paper, and soap are appreciated. Earn one hour of community service. PROJECT LINUS FLEECE BLANKETS Wednesday, August 1, 7:00 p.m. Create cozy fleece blankets for Project Linus, an organization that provides blankets to children in crisis. Earn one hour of community service. BIRTHDAY BAGS FOR HELPING HAND RESCUE Monday, August 6, 7:00 p.m. Assemble bags to provide children in need with birthday party supplies. Earn one hour of community service. KINDNESS ROCKS Monday, August 13, 7:00 p.m. Create kindness rocks to distribute in our community. Earn one hour of community service. 4

5 INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAMS Register for adult programs at the Information Services Desk, online, or by phone at (631) See page 6 for additional programs. For details, visit Nonrefundable program fees are payable by check or credit card. *We photograph library programs for use in publicity. Please inform us if you do not want to be photographed. HOOPLA DEMONSTRATION Monday, July 9, 11:00 a.m. Hoopla is a free digital media service provided by the library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone and even your TV! A representative will walk you through how to access all the great downloadable content available through Hoopla. ST. FRANCIS OUTREACH BUS: FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS Wednesday, July 11, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. St. Francis Hospital Outreach staff will provide free health screenings, including a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, body mass index, waist circumference, and a simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes. Patient education and referrals, as needed, are available for adults over the age of 18. No appointment or registration needed; walk right up! TAROT CARD READING THROUGH ASTROLOGY Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Session 1: July 12-August 2 Session 2: August 9-August 30 Ginger Madonia Topper will teach you how to work with and read tarot cards. Students must bring a Rider-Waite deck to each class. Fee: $50 per session. SHREDDING DAY Saturday, July 14, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring two or three boxes of your papers and have them properly disposed of by our professional shredding company. Representatives from A Shred Away will be in the library parking lot to assist you. Paper only; no magazines, newspapers, cardboard, or carbon paper. IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITING WORKSHOP Saturday, July 14, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Learn the essential elements of taking and editing photographs with your iphone. Howard Rose will help you decide what to photograph, how to create the best design for your photo, and how to use the editing apps on your phone. This class is designed for owners of the iphone 5 and up. Bring a bag lunch or pick up a quick bite at the CSH Deli when the class goes to the waterfront to shoot. Open to all 16 and older; register by 7/10. Fee: $55. Class limit: 14. KNITTING PROJECT ASSISTANCE Wednesdays, July 18 & August 22, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Our knitting instructor will be available to help with a current project on these two dates. Come to one or both sessions, as needed. Please bring any instructions and your project to class. Fee: $25 per session. TEEN TECH TUTORS Wednesday, July 18, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Baffled by your smartphone or computer? We ll have some tech-savvy teens here to help you become more comfortable using your technology. Advance registration is required! Call the Youth Services Desk at (631) to schedule an appointment. MEDITATION Wednesdays, July 18 & August 8, 2:00 p.m. Spend an hour nourishing yourself from deep within as you engage in the practice of mindful meditation with Linda Cafiero. CSH CINEMA Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. We heard you! The library will begin offering movies on select Thursdays, but always at 2:00 p.m. For R-rated films, those under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. When available, movies will be shown with closed captioning. Titles subject to change. July 19: Mamma Mia! (PG-13; 109 min) August 9: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (R; 115 min) August 23: Viva Las Vegas (85 min) SIGNATURE EVENT: THE QUEAZLES Saturday, July 21, 2:00 p.m. The Queazles are back and better than ever! Huntington s favorite 60s band returns with their tight harmonies and rocking, good-time music. Hear songs of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, the Mamas & the Papas, Kinks, Lovin Spoonful, and lots more. Bring the whole family! DNA TESTING: WHAT S IT ALL ABOUT? Tuesday, July 24, 7:00 p.m. Patricia Ann Kellner will discuss what you can learn from your DNA test results. DNA tests, such as those offered by AncestryDNA and 23andMe, are a great tool to use in your quest to find your family and its origins, and can give insight into your health. Patricia is a popular speaker on DNA and genealogy topics, and is the founder of the DNA Genealogy Group of Long Island. PARKER JEWISH INSTITUTE CAREGIVER AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Thursdays, July 26 & August 16, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Alzheimer s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Ambassadors will share services and resources available to caregivers and their loved ones. EMPIRE SAFETY COUNCIL DEFENSIVE DRIVING Tuesdays, July 31 & August 7, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Refresh your driving knowledge, reduce your points, and save on insurance premiums! Diane Kentros will cover all of the material in this two-evening session. You MUST attend both classes to earn your certificate. Register by 7/24 with a check for $30, payable to Empire Safety Council. Remember to bring your NYS driver license to class! ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM WRAP-UP PARTY Thursday, August 9, 7:00 p.m. For those who participated in the Adult Summer Reading Program, come out tonight to share the wonderful, and maybe not so wonderful, books you ve read this summer! Please register to let us know that you will be attending. Book Discussions Books will be available at the Circulation Desk. All welcome. Read It in Good Health - Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. Solar by Ian McEwan July 24 Morning Group - Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. The Orphan Keeper by Camron Wright July 11 The Winthrop Woman by Anya Seton September 5 5

6 Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #8 Cold Spring Harbor, NY Courtesy of ZacMel Graphics, LLC Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road Cold Spring Harbor, NY Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center Expanding your Horizons Since 1886 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Helen Weinstein, President George Schwertl, Vice President Dana Lynch, Treasurer Aviva Franz, Secretary Sandra Capek-O Grady Robert Hughes Loren Kobus Vincent Parziale Janice Rochstein Classes & Art at the Library Dr. Roger Podell, Library Director Diane Scinta, Assistant Director Norah Gillman, Newsletter Editor Amanda Alio, Layout Editor Printed on recycled paper with soy ink Fitness Classes Register at the Information Services Desk with a credit card or $40 check payable to CSH Library. Fees are nonrefundable. Other fitness classes will resume in September. Yin Yoga: Wednesdays, July 11-August 1, 11:15 a.m. Yoga for All Levels: Wednesdays, July 11-August 1, 10:00 a.m. Art & Writing Classes Register at the Information Services Desk with a credit card or check payable to CSH Library. Fees are nonrefundable. A WRITER S WORKSHOP WITH DEBBY PEOPLES Mondays, July 9-August 20, 1:00-3:00 p.m. (No class 7/23) Writer, author, and publisher Debby Peoples will lead this series of classes for beginners as well as experienced writers. Fee: $60. DRAWING FOR THE PAINTER Tuesdays, July 10-31, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Learn drawing and composition techniques to enhance your painting. Pick up a supplies list when registering. Fee: $86. BOTANICAL WATERCOLOR FOR BEGINNERS Wednesdays, July 11-August 8, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Learn the basic techniques of painting a realistic subject in watercolor. Some drawing skill is helpful but not necessary. Pick up a supplies list when registering. Fee: $100. STILL LIFE WITH PASTELS Fridays, July 13-27, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn to paint still lifes with pastels. For beginning and continuing students. Pick up a supplies list when registering. Fee: $55. THE JOY OF PAINTING WITH PASTELS Fridays, July 13-27, 1:00-3:00 p.m. For beginning and continuing students. Pick up a supplies list when registering. Fee: $55. MODERN CALLIGRAPHY Saturday, July 21, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Howard Rose will introduce you to this less formal, more fluid lettering. The fee includes a workbook and two pens. Register by 7/16. Fee: $55. COLOR MIXING FOR PAINTERS Saturday, August 18, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Howard Rose will guide students on how to use just three colors to create a whole wheel of color; for all mediums. The instructor will provide the mixing board. Register by 8/13 and pick up a supplies list. Fee: $55. Art in the Library CSH LIBRARY STUDENT ARTWORK EXHIBITION The artwork of the library s The Joy of Painting with Pastels and Drawing for the Painter classes will be on display on the Lower Level through July and August. There will be a reception with the artists Saturday, July 14, 2:00-4:00 p.m. 6