Idea Place@ Westhampton Free Library“where children and parents come to learn and grow”

Programs for Birth to Age 10

SUMMER 2015

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

There is so much to see and do at the Library. You will find the coolest books, new videogames, more movies than ever and you can choose from a variety of programs!Make the Westhampton Free Library a part of your summer… you will be glad you did! Here is all the important information you need to know:• Registration for July programs will begin on Friday, June 26 at

9:30am.• Registration for August programs will begin on Monday, July 20

at 9:30am.• Registration is required for all Idea Place Programs unless noted,

and is limited to patrons of the Westhampton Free Library. Non-card holders will be accommodated at the Library’s discretion.

• You may register for the programs online at our Library’s website at: westhamptonlibrary.net

• Our programs and summer reading clubs are supported by the Friends of the Library.

ART EXHIBIT: EASEL ART July and August during Library Hours Come in anytime and create a picture to showcase on our art wall. Pictures will be on display for one week.

PATRON APPRECIATION DAY! Friday, June 26 from 12:00pm to 6:00pmJoin us as we celebrate the fifth anniversary of our Library building! From 12:00pm to 6:00pm we will have activities and treats waiting for you. All events are open to our Library card holders. Show your Library card and receive a free gift!A list of activities will be available at the Idea Place desk after June 1.

SummER READINg CLub KICK-Off: ThE hERO WIThIN Monday, June 29 from 1:00pm to 1:45pm Join multi-talented performer Jonathan Luks for an interactive tour de force as he entertains and challenges his audience to find “The Hero Within.” Sing along and learn about myths, legends, and real life heroes. Create your own hero in the Build a Hero workshop with original music, costumes, props, and plenty of FUN! To attend this performance, please sign up for the Summer Reading Club. See our preschool, schoolage or tween section for reading club details.

WILD AbOuT hARRY: harry Potter Week! WILD AbOuT hARRY: hARRY POTTER WEEK! For ages 5 and older Harry Potter’s birthday is July 31. Let us celebrate this superhero’s special day with the following activities! QuIDDITCh mATCh Saturday, July 25, anytime between 12:30pm to 3:00pm Learn to play the Wizarding World’s favorite sport, Quidditch!

hARRY POTTER mAgIC ShOW Sunday, July 26 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm Magician Ron Cain will amaze all Harry Potter enthusiasts with his one of a kind magic show!

hEDWIg CRAfT Sunday, July 26, anytime during Library Hours Make everyone’s favorite owl, Hedwig! POTIONS 101 Monday, July 27 from 4:00pm to 4:30pm Learn to make potions that even Snape cannot create! hORCRux SCAvENgER huNT Tuesday, July 28, anytime during Library Hours Can you find the Horcruxes? If you can, you win a prize! TALES Of bEADLE bARD STORY AND CRAfT Wednesday, July 29 from 4:00pm to 4:30pm

hARRY POTTER TRIvIA Thursday, July 30 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm

hONEYDuKES SWEET ShOP Friday, July 31 from 4:00pm to 4:30pm Make your own chocolate wand and pumpkin juice!

SUMMER FUN! BUY THE FOLLOWING TICKETS AT THE WESTHAMPTON FREE LIBRARY!

Bronx Zoo: $21.00LI Aquarium: $16.50 LI Game Farm: $10.00Splish Splash: Adult $32.00 Child $25.00 Please either stop by or call the Circulation Desk at 288-3335 X 111 for more information.

It’s Time for Summer Fun!

What’s happening at the Idea Place?This summer our theme is Superheroes! We will have a variety of programs centered on this theme including our Summer Reading Club. Be on the lookout for our Superhero Photo Booth, Feats of Strength, Bat Mobile and more!

SuPERhERO ARTS AND CRAfTS Drop in anytime during the week to make a superhero themed project! Crafts are available during Library Hours. No registration required.Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10 Kryptonite RockMonday, July 13 to Friday, July 17 Star Wars Light SaberMonday, July 20 to Friday, July 24 Popsicle Stick SuperheroesMonday, July 27 to Friday, July 31 Harry Potter SunglassesMonday, August 3 to Friday, August 7 Superhero Action BandMonday, August 10 to Friday August 14 Superhero ShieldMonday, August 17 to Friday, August 21 Spiderman Spider Web

WESThAmPTON gARAgE Saturdays and Sundays during Library HoursIt is time to build things hands-on, using new technologies and basic tools, to create works of science and art. Each week we will have a new structure for you to try! No registration required.

LISA JOY AND fRIENDS Saturday, July 11 from 12:30pm to 1:15pm Join Special Education expert Lisa Joy Walters for a variety of sensory activities. All are welcome!

fAmILY KNITTINg For families with children ages 8 and older Thursdays, July 23, 30, August 6 and 13 from 7:00pm to 8:00pmBeginners can work on a purse, fingerless gloves, or an American Girl poncho. More advanced students will be guided through a project of their own choice. Please bring size #8 - 10 inch long knitting needles and one skein of worsted weight yarn in a medium to light color. Once you are registered for the July knitting classes, you are automatically registered for the August ones.

mEET ThE AuThOR: WENDY WAx Tuesday, August 11 from 10:00am to 10:45am

PINKALICIOuS TEA PARTY Sunday, August 16 from 3:00pm to 3:45pmDress in your fanciest pink outfit and come to the library to celebrate everything pink! Pink stories, a pink craft and even pink lemonade and cookies!

Wednesday is Family Night Out @ Westhampton Free Library! Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 8:00pm For families with children ages 5 and older

July 8: gREEN mEADOW fARmS: fROgS, bugS AND ANImALS: An exciting hands-on program featuring frogs, bugs, reptiles, fluffy chickens, bunnies and baby animals. All animals can be safely touched. There will even be a “chicken dance”!

July 15: hISTORY Of mAgIC: This fast paced magic show explores the mysteries and history of magic. Volunteers float mid-air. Things disappear and reappear. Tricks bound to amaze children and adults!July 22: SuPER hEROES Of SCIENCE: A one of a kind show with two awesome components: Superheroes and Science!July 29: AgOSTINO ARTS: hERO TALES: Storyteller Christopher Agostino will share classic tales while painting several audience members’ faces into works of art.

August 5: NATuRE NICK: A fun show with live animals and magic!August 12: bRAIN ShOW: Enjoy this game show come to life!August 19: ICE CREAm SOCIAL/fAmILY bINgO NIghT: Sample delicious ice cream while playing Bingo!August 26: JESTER JIm: With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, young and old will be glued to his every sound as he performs his beat box intro!

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FAMILY & SPECIAL EVENTS

Summer Reading Club 2015:Every Hero Has A StoryBegin logging in your books on Thursday, June 26, and the final day to register or enter time/books is Friday, August 28. Register by following the link on our Library website at: westhamptonlibrary.netor visiting the Idea Place.Register for our Summer Reading Club: Every hero has A StoryFor every 5 picture books you read to your child, he or she will receive a wooden nickel to be traded for prizes, large or small, from our prize display! Also, ask an Idea Place Librarian about our year round reading club, 1000 books before Kindergarten! *books read for the Summer Reading Club will count toward the 1000 books before Kindergarten books.

fAmILY & SPECIAL EvENTSFor children and parents/caregivers of all ages unless otherwise noted.

ThROWbACK ThuRSDAYS Thursdays, July 2-August 27, during Library Hours Celebrate a different decade each week with a unique craft!hAPPY fOuRTh Of JuLY! Thursday, July 2, anytime between 10:00am to 7:00pm Make a surprise Fourth of July craft!

STuffED ANImAL SLEEPOvER PARTY Friday, August 21 from 4:00pm to 4:30pm For families with children ages 3 to 6. Bring a stuffed animal friend for stories and a craft! Then leave your stuffed animal overnight for lots of sleepover fun! Animal may be picked up on Saturday, August 22.

ShARK WEEK Sunday, July 5 through Sunday, July 12, during Library Hours Celebrate Shark Week with crafts and movies!

Summer Fun

@ Westhampton Free LibraryFOR AGES BIRTH TO 5

NOT YET IN KINDERgARTENPlease note: Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at every program.

TODDLERS TANgO Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16 from 11:00am -11:30am For ages 2-5 years Get ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet with Miss Nicole!

SuPERhERO STORYTImE Wednesday, July 8 from 1:00pm to 1:30pm For ages 3 to 5 yearsListen to stories about your favorite superheroes!

ZumbINI Fridays, July 10, 17 and 24 from 11:00am to 11:45am For ages birth to 3 years Discover the latest dance craze!

mY fIRST AuThOR STuDY Mondays, July 6, 13 and 20 For ages 2 ½ to 5 years from 10:00am to 10:30am and/or from 11:00am to 11:30am July 6: Eric Carle July 13: Lois Ehlert July 20: Mo Willems Each week we will highlight a different author! Several books will be read and children and parents will create an art project based on the author’s works.

muSIC TOgEThER Wednesdays, July 15 and 22 from 10:00am to 10:45am For ages birth to 5 years Nurture a love of music in your children! A registered Music Together teacher will bring a variety of musical instruments for your child to explore. Children are encouraged to play and discover the different sounds each instrument makes.

LITTLE PICASSOS Tuesday, July 7 from 10:00am to 10:30am Thursday, July 23 from 10:00am to 10:30am Tuesday, August 18 from 10:00am to 10:30amFor ages 2 ½ to 5 yearsYour child will discover his/her inner artist with the following creations!July 7: Salt Art July 23: Ice Cube Art August 18: Crayon Canvas Art Please register for each session individually

CRAYON KIDS Saturday, July 18 from 11:00am to 11:30am Saturday, August 22 from 11:00am to 11:30amFor ages birth to 5 years Create unique works of art! Please register for each session individually.

mOmmY AND mE YOgA Tuesdays, July 21, 28 and August 4 from 11:00am-11:45am For ages 2 ½ to 5 yearsRegistration for July Yoga Classes automatically enrolls your child in the August session.

PLAYhOORAY Tuesdays, August 3, 10 and 17from 1:00pm-1:45pm for birth to 2 years from 2:00pm-2:45pm for 2 to 5 yearsSing and dance with PlayHooray!

KIDNASTICS Thursdays, August 6, 13 and 20 from 9:30am to 10:15am for ages 12-20 months from 10:30am to 11:15am for ages 21-35 monthsWednesdays, August 5, 12, and 19 from 2:00pm to 2:45pm for ages 3 to 5 years

DENTAL CARE WITh DR. gREg fROST Friday, August 7 from 11:00am to 11:45am For ages 4 and 5 years Dr. Greg from Frost Dental will be here to discuss the importance of keeping teeth healthy!

ShAKE, RATTLE AND READ Fridays, August 14, 21 and 28 from 10:00am to 10:30am For ages birth to 3 years Listen to stories and dance to music with egg shakers, scarves, beach balls and more!

Off TO SChOOL STORY TImE Wednesday, August 26 from 11:00am to 11:30am For ages 3 to 5 years Enjoy stories all about school!

bIRTh TO AgE 5

bAbIES bOOgIE Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16 from 10:00am-10:45am For ages 3-23 months and

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FOR AGES BIRTH TO 5

KIDS ON THE GREEN Tuesdays at 5:30pm at the Village Gazebo The performances are geared for families with children ages 3 to 8 but all are welcome to attend. No registration required.

July 7: DARLENE gRAhAm DuO Rock out to Celtic and pop music! Sing and move to Darlene’s original and traditional songs about playing together, sunny days, going to the beach, dancing, popping bubbles and getting ready for bed. Everybody Dance!

July 14: bRADY RYmER 2009 & 2014 GRAMMY Nominee Brady Rymer toured and recorded with RCA roots-rock band From Good Homes for thirteen years, sharing the stage with the likes of Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews and the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir, before parenthood expanded the scope of his music to include young and old alike. Since then, he’s forged a career with Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could – they “might just be the best-sounding band in children’s music,” according to NPR’s All Things Considered – releasing six acclaimed albums and bringing energetic, rockin’ live music to kids and families across the country.

July 21: uNCLE bROThERS Enjoy this upbeat music show!

July 28: LENA AND ThE hAPPY CLAm bAND (2013 Parents’ Choice Award) Get ready for an interactive concert! Hop on the clam boat and learn more about your local sea life! Join in for The Happy Clam Show which pairs music with movement and games for children and their families!

August 4: gOOWINS bALLOOWINS Enjoy a unique performance by balloon artist Allynn Gooen, who will fill the stage with extraordinary balloon creations while telling several classic stories in which children from the audience will be the stars.

August 11: mAgIC Of AmORE Award winning magician Amore will amaze children and their parents with a performance that is fast paced and original. Feel the excitement as you take part in this one of a kind summer performance. Amore utilizes amazing magic, hilarious side-splitting comedy, music, and loads of audience participation.

August 18: JOE guIDA: ThE SINgINg buS DRIvER This upbeat show will have you singing, clapping and dancing from the very first song right through his last rocking song “Dance With Me To My Music”.

August 25: SuffOLK COuNTY PETTINg ZOO (Special time! 4:00pm to 6:00pm) Come meet the animals from the Suffolk County Petting Zoo.

*for 5 year olds who have completed Kindergarten.Children are not accompanied by a parent/caregiver unless noted.Check out the family section for additional programming!

AgES 5* TO 8

SCIENCE CAmP: ICE CubE TRAY bATTERY Thursday, July 2 from 4:30pm to 5:00pm or Monday, August 24 from 4:30pm to 5:00pm Light up an LED light using an ice cube tray, vinegar and a few surprise ingredients!

SALSA, SALSA Wednesday, July 8 from 3:30pm to 4:00pm Wednesday, August 5 from 3:30pm to 4:00pm Make two different delicious types of salsa.

SuPERhERO CAPE Friday, July 10 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm or from 4:30pm to 5:30pm or Thursday, August 20 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm Design your own cape!

PERLER bEAD mADNESS Sundays, July 12 and August 9 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm Make a design using Perler beads. No registration required

muSIC WORKShOP: IDEAS TO INSPIRE Mondays, July 6, 13 and 20 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm For ages 7 and 8 years In this three week workshop, discover how a simple idea evolves into music with East End singer and songwriter Inda Eaton. Explore how musicians find their inspiration to write and record music. Uncover your own musical talent and create your own song!

Summer Fun

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FOR AGES 5 TO 8

Summer Reading Club 2015:Every Hero Has A Story

Begin logging in your books on Thursday, June 26, and the final day to register or enter time/books is Friday, August 28. Register by following the link on our Library website at: westhamptonlibrary.net or visit the Idea Place.Register for our Summer Reading Club: Every hero has A StoryFor every 5 picture books or 1 chapter book, participants will receive a wooden nickel to be traded for prizes, large or small, from our prize display!

for additional programming for ages 5 to 8, see previous page.

bubbLE WRAP ART Tuesday, July 14 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm or Tuesday, August 18 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm Make a picture for your room using bubble wrap and paint!

TWISTED TALES: PETIT ROguE Thursday, July 16 from 4:00pm to 4:30pm You remember the story of Little Red Riding hood. Girl meets wolf, wolf meets girl. But do you know the tale of Petit Rogue? Told by librarian (and musician) Jay Janoski, this Cajun spin on the classic tale will have you laughing until the wolf goes home.

mARbLE mASTER Saturday, July 18 from 2:00pm to 2:30pm Make new friends and play marble games in this fun tournament!

ACTION hERO SCuLPTuRES Tuesday, July 21 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm or from 6:30pm to 7:30pmDiscover the magical powers of actions figures in a fun interactive art slide show. Then sculpt your own superhero in action using plaster gauze.

SuPERhERO COOKINg Tuesdays, July 28 and August 4 from 4:30pm to 5:15pm Make the foods the superheroes love to eat!July 28: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-Pizza August 4: Spiderman-Cherry PiePlease register for each session individually.

COOKINg WITh ROb SCOTT: LObSTER ROLL Wednesday, July 29 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm Chef Rob Scott will teach you to cook a summer favorite, Lobster Roll!

YOgA WITh AmY hESS Mondays, August 3, 10 and 17 from 4:00pm to 4:45pm COOKINg WITh ROb SCOTT: CANNOLI STuffED CREAm Friday, August 7 from 5:30pm to 6:30pmIf you enjoy sweets, this class is for you! Make your own cannoli stuffed cream to enjoy by yourself or with friends!

SUPERHERO SCIENCE Discover the science behind the powers of superheroes with the following classes:

ThE SECRETS Of fLOATINg Thursday, July 9 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm Why do ships float? Density and buoyancy come alive with demonstrations and hands-on activities using a water tank. Students experiment with different solids and liquids for a concrete understanding of density. Cartesian diver supplies are provided for a take home project. (Children/teachers should have empty water bottles for home Cartesian divers.)

ThE SCIENCE Of fLIghT Monday, July 20 from 3:30pm to 4:30pmWhy do airplanes fly? Concepts discussed include: gravity, lift, air pressure and other scientific principles. Students participate in demonstrations and hand-on activities ending with the assembly and testing of their own Balsa airplane.

hOvER CRAfTS Friday, August 14 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm Be an engineer and make a vehicle that glides! Students examine the effects of friction on moving vehicles and explore alternative types of energy and locomotion. They build their own hovercraft to test! Students use low temperature glue guns. *Programs are conducted by the Long Island Science Center. Please register for each event individually.

EvIL vILLAIN WORKShOP Sunday, August 30 from 1:00pm to 2:00pmCreate minions out of polymer clay.

SuPERhERO mEET AND gREET Thursday, August 20 from 11:30pm to 12:30pmThere will be a surprise visit from a famous superhero! It’s top secret, so we cannot say who it is!

Programs for Ages 9-12

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TWEEN SuPERhERO TRIvIATuesday, July 7 from 6:00pm to 7:00pmTWEEN bOOK bATTLETuesdays, July 7 and 21 from 6:00pm to 6:45pmStudents entering grades 4-5 will read 2 books, earn weekly prizes, and compete in a final battle on July 28 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Great books, fun and prizes!books to be read: Lost and Found by Andrew Clements and The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford. (You can pick up your copy of the books after our first meeting.)SALSA, SALSA Wednesday, July 8 from 4:30pm to 5:00pm Wednesday, August 5 from 4:30pm to 5:00pmMake and taste two different types of salsa.DOODLE ARTFriday, July 10 from 3:00pm to 4:00pmLearn the art of Zentangle and create a unique coaster. DIY: mAKE YOuR OWN COmIC bOOKSaturday, July 11 from 9:30am to 6:00pm Drop in anytime during the day and create your own unique comic book and share with friends!bubbLE WRAP ARTTuesday, July 14 from 4:30pm to 5:00pmPERLER ARTTuesday, July 14 from 6:00pm to 7:00pmCome create a Perler masterpiece!NEON bANgLE bRACELETFriday, July 17 from 3:00pm to 4:00pmThey won’t lose you in a crowd when you’re wearing this eye-catching bracelet! Use memory wire, neon beads, crystals, and spacer beads to make this summertime favorite. WATER mARbLE NAILSMonday, July 20 from 4:00pm to 5:00pmLearn the art of water marble nails with Miss Dana.CANvAS LIghT WALL ARTWednesday, July 22 from 4:30pm to 5:15pmDesign art that will light up your room.CuPCAKE WARSFriday, July 24 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm Create, bake and decorate cupcakes in the ultimate battle!

TWEEN mOvIE NIghTThe Library is closed but the Tween Scene is open! Come watch a movie on the big screen after hours.Saturday, July 25 at 6pm – Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG; 98 minutes)Saturday, August 29 at 6pm – Spongebob the Movie: Sponge Out of Water (PG; 92 minutes)

COmIC DECOuPAgE PICTuRE fRAmEMonday, July 27 from 4:00pm to 5:00pmDecoupage picture frames with superhero comics! LObSTER ROLLSWednesday, July 29 from 1:45pm-2:45pm hARRY POTTER AND ThE SORCERER’S STONEFriday, July 31 at 2:00pm (PG; 152 minutes)In honor of Harry Potter week, come watch the first movie in the Tween Scene!

CANNOLI STuffED CREAmFriday, August 7 from 7:00pm – 8:00pmmOvIE mAKERSMondays, August 10, 17 and 24 from 3:00pm to 4:00pmLive out your movie making dreams!Write a script, act it out, do the filming yourself and host a “Red Carpet” preview in this three session series.SuPERhERO CANvAS ARTMonday, August 10 from 6:00pm to 7:00pmCome paint your favorite superhero logo on canvas, then display it for all to see!LEgO ChALLENgETuesday, August 11 from 3:00pm to 4:00pmLove to build with Legos? Come challenge your friends and win prizes. DIY: mASK mAKINg WORKShOPSaturday, August 15 from 9:30am – 6:00pm Drop in anytime during the day and create a fun mask!TWEEN SCENE PAINT NIghTTuesday, August 18 from 6:00pm to 7:00pmCreate a work of art while hanging out with friends.TWEEN ZumbAWednesday, August 19 from 4:00pm to 4:45pmCome join this fun and easy cardio party with exercise in disguise!

TWEENS AgES 9-12

Superhero Photobooth for the month of July!

mODPODgE mASON JARSFriday, August 21 from 2:30pm to 3:30pmUse an array of colored tissue paper to create a stained glass look on mason jars.ChOCOLATE ChIP PANCAKESTuesday, August 25 from 10:00am to 10:45am Cook pancakes from scratch!JuggLINg WORKShOP WITh JESTER JImWednesday, August 26 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm Learn to juggle from the best of the best!End of Summer BashFriday, August 28 from 6:00pm to 7:00pmWhat better way to celebrate the end of summer then to have a party! Come hang out with friends, listen to music, and eat great food!

EvIL vILLAIN WORKShOPSunday, August 30 from 1:00pm to 2:00pmCreate minions out of polymer clay.

Summer Reading Club 2015:Every Hero Has A Story

Begin logging in your books on Thursday, June 26, and the final day to register or enter time/books is Friday, August 28. Register by following the link on our Library website at: westhamptonlibrary.net or visit the Idea Place.Register for our Summer Reading Club: Every hero has A StoryFor every 5 picture books or 1 chapter book, participants will receive a wooden nickel to be traded for prizes, large or small, from our prize display!