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- 2 - - 3 - - 4 - FOR ADULTS FOR ADULTS Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program (EN) Thursday, September 11, 1:00-4:00 p.m. by appt. HIICAP-trained counselors answer questions about Medicare, supplementary insurance, and HMOs designed for Medicare recipients. Call 261-2313 to make an appointment. - 5 - FOR CHILDREN The Bookmark Spot Stop by the Library and pick up September’s bookmark by Danielle D’Auge. A reading list, compiled by our Children’s Librarians, is on the back. Danielle D’Auge Taproot Workshops (EN) Tuesdays, September 23-November 25, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In this ten-session workshop, Taproot instructors will help participants recreate their life experiences in stories, poems, and memoirs. The cost for the series is $60. Registration forms are available now at both libraries. Japan: Enigma of the Orient (N) Friday, September 19, 1:30 p.m. Experience the fascination and beauty of Japan in a slide talk given by world travelers Irma and Bob Mandel. The Mandels, both retired teachers, have criss-crossed the globe several times, often spending several months in each country they visit. While living and working as teachers in Japan, the Mandels gained unique insights into the nature of the Japanese people. Native costumes, music, and numerous artifacts will make you feel as though you have just returned from an exciting trip to Japan. All are welcome. Preschoolers’ Door To Learning Registration Registration for all fall sessions of Preschoolers’ Door To Learning will be held in the Community Room of the Northport Library on Saturday, September 13, at 9:00 a.m. A program schedule is available in both libraries. A Library card is required for registration. First-time registrants should also bring a copy of their child’s birth certificate. Computer Kindergarten for Adults (EN) Tuesday, September 23, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Register September 9 at East Northport Library. (N) Thursday, October 2, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Register September 11 at Northport Library. (EN) Tuesday, October 7, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Register September 16 at East Northport Library. This workshop for first-time computer users cov- ers the basics of using the mouse and the Windows desktop, opening programs, and saving a file. There is a $5 materials fee, payable at registration. Story Parade (N) Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. Session I: September 17, 24; October 1 & 8 Session II: October 29; November 5, 12 & 19 Register September 10 at Northport. (EN) Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. Session I: October 23, 30; November 6 & 13 Session II: November 20; December 4, 11 & 18 Register October 2 at East Northport. A story and craft program for children in grades K-5. Pajama Storytime Children ages 3 and up with parent/caregiver (EN) Tuesday, September 9, 7:00 p.m. (N) Friday, September 19, 7:00 p.m. Children may wear their PJs and bring their teddy bears to this evening storytime. All are welcome. Novel Ideas (N) Friday, September 5, 1:00 p.m. (N) Monday, September 8, 7:00 p.m. We begin our new season with a discussion of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by Amanda Foreman. Please pick up your copy of the book at the Northport Library Circulation Desk. Book & Sandwich (W)rap (EN) Thursday, October 2, 1:00 p.m. (N) Tuesday, October 7, 7:00 p.m. It’s a new season of short story discussions as we focus on stories from Ice Cream by Helen Dunmore. Pick up a copy of the stories at the Circulation Desk. New Mothers Discussion Group For first-time mothers and babies, birth to 12 months This program gives new moms support and confidence while introducing library services. Laptime For children who are not yet walking For you and your child; no siblings please You and your child will join in the fun as we sing rhymes, learn finger-plays, and share books. Parent/Child Workshop For children 2 years old For you and your child; no siblings please Play together, create a craft, and become familiar with library resources in a creative environment. Tales for Two For children 2 1 /2 -3 1 /2 years For you and your child; no siblings please This structured storytime is for youngsters ready to sit for thirty minutes. On My Own For 3-year-olds This is your child’s first independent storytime experience. Fours and More For 4 and 5-year-olds who are not yet in kindergarten The older preschool child will enjoy more ad- vanced stories. Songs & Stories Children birth to 42 months with parent and siblings Families will enjoy thematic musical programs presenting songs and fingerplays. Music for Little Ones Children birth-42 months with parent/caregiver and siblings Children explore rhythm using musical instru- ments in a creative group experience. Defensive Driving (EN) Mondays, September 22 & 29, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Fee: $35 Applications for this six-hour course may be picked up at either library beginning September 2. 55/Alive Driver Program (EN) Saturday, October 4, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Register September 13 at the East Northport Library. (N) Monday, October 13, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Register September 27 at the Northport Library. AARP’s Mature Driver Program is open to Library card holders who are 50 years of age or older. There is a $10 fee payable to AARP by check or money order. Lupus: Living with Chronic Illness (EN) Tuesday, September 30, 7:30 p.m. Lupus can be a frightening, confusing disease and those who suffer with this chronic “Ride on Brother” The FDNY Thank You America Bike Tour (N) Tuesday, September 16, 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 8:48 a.m.—ex- actly two months after the first plane hit the World Trade Center—six firefighters from Engine Company Number 33/Ladder 9 in New York City em- barked from Ground Zero for the start of the FDNY Thank You America Bike Tour. Their story, re- told in the documentary film “Ride on Brother,” chron- icles the six men’s pilgrimage across America. Join the film’s cinematographer Ofer Cohen to view this film which offers a moving glimpse of Americans everywhere honoring the dead and Writing for Profit (N) Thursday, October 2, 7:30 p.m. In this “A to Z” seminar, professional writer Joe Beck will provide useful information for the neophyte who wants to write for profit. Mr. Beck will discuss how to research an article, target specific markets, ap- proach editors, write successful query letters, negoti- ate fees, pitch new article ideas, deal with rejection, and much more. All are welcome. Job Searcher’s Boot Camp Training Source, an affiliate of Western Suf- folk BOCES, will present a series of four career seminars. The first two sessions will be pre- sented by certified instructor Paula Klee Parish. You may register for any or all of the sessions. Session I: Interviewing Skills (N) Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m.-12 noon Join in an interactive session that high- lights preparing yourself for the interview, lis- tening and answering questions, things employers need to know about you, and more. Register at the Northport Library beginning September 6. Session II: Recognize Your Own Power to Land That Job (N) Saturday, October 11, 10 a.m.-12 noon This seminar will help you focus on the career path that is best for you. Learn the techniques that will make your interview a positive, interactive experience which may lead to a job offer. Register at the Northport Library beginning September 27. Market Recovery Plan (N) Tuesday, September 23, 7:30 p.m. Is your portfolio out of balance? Have the last three years left you uncertain about how to invest your money? Lizbeth Lindley of Edward Jones will help you develop your own market recovery plan so that you can invest for income and take advantage of the latest tax cut on dividends. All are welcome. Soup’s On! (N) Monday, September 15, 7:30 p.m. Learn the professional methods for preparing avorful stocks, velvety cream, and hearty soups with chef Charlie Walsh. It is easier than you think, and inexpensive too. From mirepoix to bouquet garni, you’ll hear the the secrets of the trade and get to taste some fantastic creations! Chef Charlie is an instructor at Long Island’s only accredited culinary school, where he received “Chef Instructor of the Year” honors in 2002. Registration Autoimmune Disease: A Holistic Alternative (EN) Wednesday, September 17, 7:30 p.m. Autoimmune diseases encompass a broad cat- egory of illnesses which pose unique challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Join Christopher Fischer, N.D., doctor of naturopathy, as he explores how nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and hydro- therapy can be successfully used in the treatment of these disorders. All are welcome. The Northport-East Northport Public Library and the North- port-East Northport School District continue to part- ner in an exciting effort to provide programs and resources to the community. Parent Center programs, which begin this month, offer informative workshops and support groups. An extensive collection of books on a wide variety of parenting topics is available through the Parent Center. These print resources are main- tained at the Northport Library and are added to on a continuing basis in collaboration with the School District. Parent Center programs are free and all district library card holders are welcome. Registration takes place at the Library approxi- mately two weeks in advance of each program. Parenting Your Preschool Child (EN) Tuesdays, Ocober 14 & 21, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Preschoolers develop skills at different rates, making it difficult for parents to assess whether their child is developing appropriately. In this workshop, preschool psychologist Marti White and preschool speech therapist Allison Giamo will provide information on the develop- mental milestones for children ages 3-5. Reg- ister September 30 at East Northport Library. Homework Without Tears (EN) Wednesday, September 24, 7:30-8:30 p.m. School psychologists Christie Moser and Kristen Karkota will help you develop the self- assurance and strategies you will need to create a positive learning environment in your home. Registration begins September 10 at East North- port Library. Social Studies Testing and Programs (EN) Tuesday, September 16, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Social Studies coordinator Josephine Inwalle and reading teacher Arlene Capriola will dis- cuss the State Social Studies Curriculum and Assessment. They will explain document based questions, scaffolding, and the procedure of the test. This workshop is appropriate for parents of fifth graders and will help them support their child in preparation for taking the test on November 19. Registration begins September 2 at East Northport Library. FOR PARENTS Friday Movie Chicago (N) Friday, September 12, 1:30 p.m. Winner of the 2003 Academy Award for Best Picture, this stunning musical stars Catherine- Zeta Jones, Richard Gere, and Renee Zellweger. 113 min. Rated PG-13. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Preschool Programs & Services Musical Morning (N) Thursday, September 11, 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Register September 2 at Northport Library. (N) Thursday, October 9, 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Register September 25 at Northport Library. Join Early Childhood Educator Cathy Robinson for a musical morning of instrumental fun. Meet the Author: Joan Bauer (N) Thursday, October 16, 7:30 p.m. Come and meet author Joan Bauer at our annual “Speaking of Writing” event! Ms. Bauer has written many books for teens including Squashed, Hope Was Here, Rules of the Road, Stand Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down Book Reviewers Club (EN) Thursday, September 25, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Review books for volunteer credit! Enjoy a snack and chat about what you’ve been reading and find some new books to read and review. Book review forms are available and may be submitted only at club meetings. Registration begins September 5 at the East Northport Library. Something About the Author: Joan Bauer Concentration Game/Trivia Contest (EN) Thursday, October 2, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Have you read the book Squashed by Joan Bauer? Have you been learning facts about Joan Bauer’s life? Come play the Concentration Game and participate in a trivia contest to test your knowledge. Joan Bauer will be visiting the Library on Thursday, October 16. There will be prizes for the winning team, raf e prizes, and refreshments for all. Registration begins September 5 at the East Northport Library. SAT Preparation Workshop (N & EN) Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6:15-8:45 p.m. There may still be openings in the SAT classes. Registration began in August at the East Northport Library. There is a $75 fee for this class. If you are interested, call the Library to see if there is space. Tall, Thwonk, Sticks, and Backwater. Hear Ms. Bauer speak about her work and writing process. Copies of her books wil be available for purchase. Ms. Bauer will be autographing books as well. Refreshments will be served. Register beginning September 5 at the Northport Library. FOR CHILDREN Stories in Motion For walkers through 24 months For you and your child; no siblings please Children explore the natu- ral rhythm of language in an interactive setting. Do-ing Music (N) Friday, October 3, 7:30 p.m. The Northport Arts Coalition, in cooperation with the Library, presents another installment in its Do-ing Music series. The evening’s performance will feature vocal chamber music. Tickets are available Septem- ber 22 at both libraries. Coming in October: at the East Northport Festival on September 6 & 7 Visit the Library table in John Walsh Park from 12:00-4:00 on Saturday, Sep- tember 6 and from 12:00-4:00 on Sunday, September 7. On Sunday, Jimmy Leo from Cloud 9 Balloons will be making balloon sculptures and you can have your digital picture taken in our Balloon Trolley. in the Cow Harbor Day Parade on Sunday, September 21 Look for the red and green trolley in the parade and then visit the Library table in the Village Park. Our Library staff will be there to greet you! Look for Us ... FOR TEENS Independent Storytimes: Parent & Child & Siblings Too: Parent & Child Programs: The Library & Early Literacy The Northport-East Northport Public Library offers a wide variety of services, materials, and programs that support early literacy. These include: Board books, picture books, easy chap- ter books, book and cassette tape sets, and other materials that par- ents and children can read and enjoy together; Educational computer software to rein- force early literacy skills; Interactive and educational programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers that use songs, rhymes, and games to help develop reading readiness skills. n n n (N) Wednesday, September 10, 7:30 p.m. Preschool programs are presented in a carefully designed sequence to help your child progress from reading on your lap to reading on his/her own. Children’s Librarian Pat Koven will explain what to expect during each unique program. She will also discuss the Library’s spe- cial services and collections designed to support parents of preschoolers. All are welcome. “Lest We Ever Forget” The indomitable human spirit was evident in the days, weeks, and months that followed September 11, 2001. One year later, the Northport-East Northport Public Library commemorated those events with “Re- ection & Remembrance,” a community art show held in the Northport Library gallery. People of all ages participated in this event by submitting works in a variety of media, from sculpture to computer-gen- erated art. Sixty works of art were exhibited and two pieces remain on permanent display; “The Towers,” a gift from the artist Ed Hall, is at the entrance to the Community Room and our “Teen Quilt Project” is on the rear wall. Our re ection and remembrance of the Septem- ber 11 tragedy is also evidenced by the collection of print, audio, and video resources which the Library will continue to develop. The second edition of our bibliography of materials is now available at the Refer- ence Desk. illness need support and understanding. Shelly Feig of the Lupus Alliance of America will describe the resources and services that the Alliance pro- vides to lupus sufferers and their families. She will provide information on current medical research, treatment options, lupus organizations, and tools for leading a healthy lifestyle. All are welcome. Literacy Volunteers Seeks Tutors Literacy Volunteers of America is seeking volun- teers to tutor the hundreds of adults in Suffolk County eager to learn to read, write, and speak English. Volunteer tutors meet with their adult learner in the library for 2-3 hours each week for one year. Tutor training workshops are starting in Sep- tember 2003 at various libraries throughout Suffolk County. To register or for information, please call 286-1649 or visit www.suffolkliteracy.org.
