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December 2016PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER
Harborfields
Holiday HoursThe Library will be open from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on
Friday, December 23rd and closed on Saturday & Sunday, December 24th & 25th.
The Library will be open on Friday, December 30th, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and closed on Saturday,
December 31st and Sunday, January 1st.
The Time has Come...to announce the Grand openinG of our new teen’Scape room at the Library
Join Us For a speCial ribbon CUTTing Ceremony
saTUrday, deCember 3rd, 11:00 amFeaTUring loCal aUThor gae polisner
Gae Polisner will be joining us for our Grand Opening and signing free copies of her new book for students in grades 6 - 12, The Memory of Things, provided by the Friends of the Library. Join our Grand Opening festivities and meet this award-winning author, who has also written The Summer of Letting Go and The Pull of Gravity.
Watch for special raffles and prizes to be announced!
Holiday Tree Lighting
Meet At The TreeSunday, December 4th, 3:45 PMHarborfields Library, Rain or Shine
Join the Greenlawn Civic Association and kick off the holiday season with songs, hot chocolate, and cookies. Santa will be arriving on a Greenlawn Fire Department truck and lighting the tree! For more details about the event, inclement weather plans, and community outreach donations, visit www.greenlawncivic.org.
Menorah LightingMonday, December 26th, 7:00 PM
Join the community for the lighting of the menorah in front of the Library.
The Greenlawn Fire Department and Greenlight Tree Service deserve a special thank you for hanging the lights and star on the tree.
An Afternoon Concert of Joyous Holiday Brass Music with the Sound Brass QuintetSunday, December 18th, 2:00 PM
This beautiful and exciting brass music concert will feature an eclectic mix of classical and holiday favorites for the entire family. The Sound Brass is a professional brass quintet from Long Island featuring Joe Boardman and Ellen Ryan, Trumpet; Tom Gellert, French Horn; Terry Nigrelli, Trombone; and, Mike Richardson, Bass Trombone. A post-concert reception immediately follows with the Sound Brass Quartet!
Melissa Maravell “A Holiday Songbook”Sunday, December 11th, 3:00 PM
Melissa sang with the New York City Opera Company for more than twenty-five years, but her first love is performing a variety of styles of music, accompanying herself on guitar. Her career has taken her from the opera stage to musical comedy, and cham-
ber music to folk festivals… yet she is no stranger to an impromptu concert from the tailgate of a station-wagon.
Join her for an afternoon of the American Songbook clas-sics spanning the decades from Colonial America to the old standards of the forties and fifties and also a bit of sixties folk, Beatles, and original compositions as well as a little opera and of course some songs of the season. This program is spon-sored by the Friends of the Library. Free tickets are available at the Circulation Desk.
www.harborfieldslibrary.org 631-757-4200 [email protected]
Please call the Reference Desk or register online for adult programs unless otherwise noted. In-person registration is required for all programs with a fee.
Adult Programs
December MoviesFriday, December 2nd, 1:30 PM
Captain Fantastic Rated R, 120 minutes.
Starring: Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay & Samantha Isler
Friday, December 16th, 1:30 PM
Florence Foster Jenkins Rated PG-13, 111 minutes.
Starring: Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant & Simon Helberg
Arthritis ExerciseThursdays, December 15th - February 16th, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
There is a $25 non-refundable fee for this ten-week ses-sion with instructor Eden Bennett. In-person registration will be accepted at the Reference Desk. No refunds.
Dance Therapeutics Mondays, January 23rd - April 3rd11:30 AM –12:30 PM (No class on February 20th)
Participants are encouraged to move and workout at their own pace under the direction of Barbara Schwenker. Harborfields Library cardholders may register beginning Monday, December 5th. There is a $25 non-refundable fee for this ten-week session. Non-residents may register December 19th if space remains. In-person registration with payment is accepted at the Reference Desk.
Probate Traps and Medicaid TipsThursday, December 8th, 1:00 PM
Our guest speaker, Christoper M. Petillo, is a CPA and certified as an elder law attorney. He will discuss many unknown probate traps, including checking accounts, EE Bonds, real property, co-ops, stocks, mutual funds, retire-ment accounts, wills, long term care, medicaid, trusts, estate taxes and more. Please register.
Diabetes & Gum DiseaseThursday, December 15th, 2:00 PM
The presence of gum disease in the diabetic patient dramatically increases the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. Your oral health is more important than you might realize. Join Dr. Terri Silverman, DDS, and get the facts about how the health of your mouth, teeth and gums can affect your overall health, especially for anyone at risk for diabetes. Please register.
Holiday Kissing BallHoliday Greenery WorkshopThursday, December 8th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Floral Designer Phyllis Chan Carr will show you how to create this holiday decoration using assorted mixed greens. Bring a small pair of lightweight garden shears or heavy scissors, garden gloves, and a wire hanger. There is a $12 supply fee for the workshop. You will go home with a 10- 12-inch kissing ball to hang outdoors. Harborfields Library cardholders may register in-person at the Reference Desk.
In the Gallery
Sight and Insight: A Photographic Journey by Michael FairchildArtist Reception Saturday, December 10th, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Professional photographer Michael Fairchild has assembled an exhibition of his favorite images from around the world. The ex-hibit will be on display throughout December. His collection spans 47 years of wildlife, portraiture and landscape photography. Imagine hummingbirds, Myanmar temples, faces of all ages, leop-ards, clouds, school children, mystic world heritage sites, ocean surf, flowers, and lightning storms all in one gallery. To hear more about these stunning images and how you can learn to capture great photographs on your own journey, join Michael on December 14th for the Art of Travel Photography.
The Art of Travel PhotographyWednesday, December 14th, 7:00 PM
If you’ve ever been disappointed by your vacation photos or just want to improve to your photography skills in general, join Professional Travel Photographer Michael Fairchild for a lecture and presentation about how to get the best results from your travel photography. This illustrated lecture and open question and answer session will cover the funda-mentals of composition, lighting, exposure, post production, Photoshop techniques and mental attitude. Getting great people photos requires a sense of humor, the ability to negoti-ate local customs and often split-second timing. Learn why
the journey can be much more important than the destination. Armchair travelers and aspiring photographers of all ages and levels are welcome. Please register.
www.harborfieldslibrary.org 631-757-4200 [email protected]
Please call the Reference Desk or register online for adult programs unless otherwise noted. In-person registration is required for all programs with a fee.
Adult Programs
Global ViewpointsAmerica’s Infrastructure–Is It Crumbling, and What Should We Do About It?Tuesday, December 13th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Facilitator John Busch has extensive international experi-ence and will guide the group in analyzing some of the most important challenges and opportunities throughout the world. Please call the Reference Desk or register online.
AARP Smart Driver Wednesday & Thursday, December 21st & 22nd, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
You must bring a check payable to AARP to the Reference Desk to register. The fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Please bring your license and AARP member-ship card with you to the class. Non-residents are welcome to register and attend the December class.
“Calling All Poets” The first Thursday of each month December 1st & January 5th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Please join us for an evening of support, encouragement and reading. All forms of poetry are welcome. Linda M. Davies will act as the program facilitator. Registration is not required.
Adult ColoringTuesdays, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Meets in the Kitchen Meeting Room Registration is not required.
Game RoomOpen Fridays, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Meets in the Small Meeting RoomRegistration is not required.From Cover to Cover
Morning Book Discussion with Donna Diamond:Farewell Dorothy Parker by Ellen Meister Wednesday, December 14th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Copies of this book are available at the Circulation Desk.
Just the FactsNonf iction Book Discussion with Brad Silverman: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown Thursday, December 22nd, 7:00 PM
Copies of this book are available at the Circulation Desk.
Medicare Services Counselor Wednesdays, December 7th & 21st, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Larry Elmen, HIICAP Counselor for Suffolk County RSVP, is available to discuss Medicare Services, Medicaid Options, Prescription Drug Programs, and Long Term Care/New York State Partnership Program Insurance. Registration is not required. Private sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Literacy Booth.
Empire Safety Defensive DrivingSaturday, December 3rd, 9:30 - 3:30 PM
There is a $28 fee, payable by check only to Empire Safety Council for this six-hour class. In-person registration at the Reference Desk is required.
Knowing Your Medicare OptionsMonday, December 5th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Ernie Fazio from Senior Services of North America before the open enrollment deadline to learn about your options. He will discuss supplemental Medicare plans, Medi-care Advantage plans and more. Please register.
Global Road WarriorGlobal Road Warrior is a global geography database. If
you’re planning a trip or doing a report for school, check here for complete profiles of more than 175 countries including information on the land, people, culture, economy, festivals, history and more. It can be accessed from any computer inside the library and from home with your library card and password.
IN THE SHOWCASEA COLLECTION OF HOLIDAY NUTCRACKERS
Museum Passes and Discount Vouchers Are Available Year-Round
Adult Harborfields Public Library cardholders may borrow a pass for free admission to any of the 17 museums in our collection. You will need your Library card to reserve and when checking out a pass. Complete Museum Pass guide-lines are available in the Library or online. If you are unable to reserve a pass online, please call the Reference Desk to inquire about availability.
www.harborfieldslibrary.org 631-757-4200 [email protected]
Teens must be Harborfields residents in grades 6 - 12 to register for these programs, unless otherwise noted. Please call Teen’Scape or register online.
*All teen program registrations are on-going unless a starting date is specified.Teen’Scape programS
Writers’ Club Friday, December 16th, 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Writing is all about telling a story; sharing stories brings people together in positive ways. Join others who share a passion of writing and storytelling. Please register.
Manga Mondays!Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Come join a book club dedicated to exploring new manga and graphic novels, as well as discussing your personal favorites that meets every Monday. Please register, although drop-ins are welcome.
Sip n’ Dip Paint NightWednesday, December 14th, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
A little sipping, a little dipping and a whole lot of painting! Join with a friend and try your hand at painting a winter scene. One scene, yet no two paintings will be alike. Please register.
TEENS CONNECT
Chess MatesOpen to Students in grades 7 – 12Saturday, December 10th, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Partner up with a second to fifth grader and teach them the game of chess. Earn one hour of community service. Space is limited. Registration begins December 1st by calling Teen’Scape or registering online.
LEGOs HelpersOpen to Students in grades 7 – 12 Saturday, December 17th, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Volunteers will assist the Children’s LEGOs program and earn one hour of community service. This program is limited to four volunteers. Registration begins December 1st by calling Teen’Scape or registering online.
D.I.Y.: No-Sew Pet Bed Open to students in grades 7 – 12Saturday, December 17th, 11:00 – 12:00 PM
Join your friends and make a no-sew pet bed and a cat toy for our feline friends. Beds will be donated to the Little Shel-ter. Registration begins December 1st by calling Teen’Scape or registering online. Earn one hour of community service.
*COMING NEXT MONTH: Study Smarts Clinic for Middle School students, 5 ½ hr Pre-Licensing class, and Get Ready to Babysit.
An Evening with Anime Voice-over Actors from Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh!Friday, December 9th, 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Join your friends for some anime fun and a chance to meet anime voice-over actress Brittany Lauda of Queen’s Blade, Pokémon, and HuniePop fame along with Yu-Gi-Oh! actor Matt Shipman. Stay for pizza and a screening of Pokémon XY about the Psychic Gym and one of Matt’s Yu-Gi-Oh! episodes. Please register.
Teen’Scape Grand Opening!Saturday, December 3rd, 11:00 AM
Join us for a special ribbon cutting celebration. Local author Gae Polisner will be joining the festivities and signing copies of her latest novel The Memory of Things. Light refreshments will be served.
Holiday Open Mic NightFriday, December 16th, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
If you have a talent you’d like to share you are welcome to take to the Harborfields Library stage in our Holiday Open Mic Night. Submission forms are available at the Teen Desk and will be accepted no later than Thursday, December 15th. Friends and family are invited to attend.
High School Employment WorkshopWednesday, December 7th, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Do you need a little extra cash this holiday season, saving for something big? Join a representative from the Hunting-ton Youth Bureau’s Project Excel and discuss youth employ-ment, internships, career exploration workshops, job referral and placement. Drop-ins are welcome.
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Babies & ToddlersChildren must be Harborfields residents to register for these programs. Please call Youth Services or register online for programs with an asterisk (*).
Program designed for children of all abilities.
Nursery School ArtworkDecember 27th - January 7th
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF GREENLAWN
Mother Goose Children ages birth to 30-months-old and a caregiverSunday, December 11th, 2:00 - 2:30 PM
A half-hour of stories, songs, and finger plays. Registra-tion is not required. Siblings welcome.
Baby, Me And Gymboree* Children ages birth to 8-months-old and a caregiverTuesday, December 20th, 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Explore your child’s senses and support both visual and auditory development with tummy time, flashlight play, first songs, and more. Meet other moms in the community while learning new and creative ways to play with your child under the guidance of a Gymboree instructor. Please bring a blanket for your child. Online registration begins Thursday, December 1st. No siblings please.
Bouncing Babies*Children ages birth to 14-months-old (pre-walkers) and a caregiverThursday, December 8th, 11:00 – 11:30 AM
Learn the language of literacy through songs and stories, and play in a fun, relaxed environment while interacting with other parents in the community. Online registration begins Thursday, December 1st. No siblings please.
Let’s Make Music*Children ages 12- (by 12/01) to 35-months-old and a caregiver Fridays, December 9th & 16th, 10:30 - 11:00 AM or 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Join Ms. Diane for a half-hour of music and movement. Online registration begins on Monday, December 5th. Siblings are welcome.
Puzzle Time Children ages 12- to 48-months-old and a caregiver Thursday, December 22nd, 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Children will enjoy a variety of stories and playing with puzzles of all shapes and sizes. Each child will create his/her own puzzle to take home. Registration is not required. Siblings are welcome.
A Toddler’s World*Children 18- to 35-months-old and a caregiverMonday, December 26th, 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Children and a caregiver are invited to participate in creative play using a variety of toys including blocks, road floor mat, miniature kitchen, coloring pictures, and shapes. The program will close with a circle time of songs and a story. Siblings wel-come. Online registration begins Monday, December 19th.
LEGOs for Little Ones Children ages 28-months to 5-years-old and a caregiver Wednesday, December 14th, 10:30 – 11:15 AM
Join us as we build unique LEGO creations based on the theme of the stories we will read. Registration is not required. Siblings are welcome.
Snowman Preschool Craft* Children ages 3- to 5-years-old and a caregiver Friday, December 16th, 2:30 – 3:15 PM
Enjoy some cool stories and make a snowman craft to take home. Online registration begins Thursday, December 8th. No siblings please.
Shake, Rattle & Roll*Children ages 3- to 5-years-old and a caregiverTuesday, December 20th, 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Diane Young will lead toddlers in a program that includes musical instruments, dancing, and singing. Online registration begins Tuesday, December 13th.
Super Soccer Stars*Children ages 3- to 5-years-old and a caregiverMonday, December 19th, 10:30 – 11:20 AM
Children will practice using a soccer ball as a vehicle to help improve their soccer skills, improve gross motor skills and develop self-confidence and team work in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Parents are asked to be in attendance to support their child. Online registration begins Monday, December 12th. No siblings please.
Toddler Movies In the Children’s Meeting Room at 10:30 AM
Friday, December 2nd PEPPA PIG: SUN, SEA AND SNOW
Friday, December 23rd THOMAS & FRIENDS:
ULTIMATE FRIENDSHIP ADVENTURES An adult must accompany the children at all times. Please, no eating or drinking during the movie.
Registration is not required.
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Children must be Harborfields residents to register for these programs. Please call Youth Services or register online for programs with an asterisk (*).Children’s Programs for Grades K - 5 Program designed for
children of all abilities.Babies & ToddlersCelebrate Doreen Cronin!*Children in grades K & 1Monday, December 12th, 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Children will listen to stories, participate in activities, and make a craft in honor of Doreen Cronin, a Long Island author of children’s books including Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type. Online registration begins Tuesday, December 6th.
Winter Wonderland Craft*Children in grades K - 2 Tuesday, December 27th, 2:30 - 3:15 PM
Join us as we create a wintry craft and listen to sto-ries that will warm our hearts. Online registration begins Tuesday, December 20th.
LEGOs at the Library*Children in grades K - 5Saturday, December 17th, 2:30 – 3:15 PM
Online registration begins on Tuesday, December 6th.
Tail Waggin’ Tales Children in grades K - 5 and a caregiverSaturday, December 10th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Register for a 15-minute, one-on-one reading session with Cutch, a certified therapy dog from Therapy Dogs International, Inc. Registration begins Friday, December 2nd. Siblings are welcome.
Artists Come Alive*Children in grades K – 5Wednesday, December 28th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Children will learn about the life and masterpieces of vari-ous artists with instructor Diane Young. Each child will create their own masterpiece to take home. Online registration begins Thursday, December 15th.
Let it Snow! *Children in grades K - 5 and a caregiverTuesday, December 13th, 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Listen to snowy tales and create beautiful snowflakes that will decorate the Children’s Room. Online registration begins on Wednesday, December 7th. No siblings please.
Extra Yarn*Children in grades 1 & 2Thursday, December 29th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Celebrate author Mac Barnett as we read some of his terrific tales and make a craft based on the award winning book, Extra Yarn. Online registration begins Wednesday, December 21st.
Hidden Heroes*Children in grades 2 & 3 Monday, December 19th, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
You may not have heard of these fascinating people, but we will uncover their incredible stories. Then play a game that will help you remember them for years to come. Online registration begins Monday, December 12th.
Chess Mates*Children in grades 2 - 5 Saturday, December 10th, 2:30 - 3:00 PM OR 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Children should have some knowledge of the game but will get basic tips and strategies as they play one-on-one with an experienced high school student. Online registration begins Thursday, December 1st.
Create a Holiday Arrangement *Children in grades 2- 5 Thursday, December 15th, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Members of the Centerport Garden Club will demonstrate and assist the children in using fresh and dried plant material to design their own holiday floral arrangement. Online regis-tration begins on Monday, December 5th.
Holiday Hunt… Calling Holiday Detectives! December 26th – December 30th
Come to the Children’s Room to search for the hidden holiday symbols. From candles to presents, it will be your job to find all of the hidden symbols. All successful Holiday Detectives will receive a special giveaway.
“A Book is a Present You Can Open Again And Again!”
Give your favorite child a gift that will last a lifetime! The staff of the Children’s Room has prepared a booklet listing books that are perfect for holiday gift
giving. The booklet represents the best of the best from 2016. Many of these books will
be on display for your perusal. Please stop by the Children’s Room for your “A Book is a Present You Can Open Again and Again” booklet, which will be available start-ing December 1st.
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Children’s Programs Children’s Programs
Bookmark by EMERSON RATHBUN
Grade 1
December 2016 Minute to Win It* Tweens in grades 4 & 5Wednesday, December 28th, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Challenge yourself and your teammates as you compete to be the Minute to Win It champion! You will have one minute to complete each challenge which includes defying gravity, noodling around, and facing the cookie! Online registration begins Tuesday, December 20th.
Rock Candy Lab*Crystalmania: Snowflakes to Rock CandyTweens in grades 4 & 5Wednesday, December 21st, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Learn the secrets of molecules. Discover a variety of crystal shapes and how to grow them. Online registration begins on Tuesday, December 13th.
Cupcake Wars*Tweens in grades 4 & 5 Monday, December 12th, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Tweens are invited to compete in a cupcake decorat-ing challenge using fondant and some secret ingredients. Are you up for the challenge? Online registration begins December 5th.
Family Movies Movies begin at 2:30 PM in the Children’s Meeting
Room
Friday, December 23rd
THE BFGRated PG, 118 minutes
Friday, December 30th
PETE’S DRAGONRated PG, 103 minutes
Book DiscussionsPick up a copy of the book in the
Children’s Room upon registration
The Page Turners*Wednesday, December 14th, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Second graders discuss Pinky and Rex and the Just-Right Pet by James Howe. Online registration begins Wednesday, December 7th.
3rd Grade Kids Read*Wednesday, January 18th, 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Discuss School Story by Andrew Clements. Online registration begins Wednesday, December 14th.
Read and Rap*Children in grades 4 – 6 and a parent/caregiver Friday, January 13th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Discuss First Boy by Gary Schmidt. Online registration begins on Thursday, December 15th. Parents who attend the book discussion are asked to read the book.
Sensory Friendly Family Movie*
Saturday, December 3rd 2:30 PM
in the Children’s Meeting RoomFINDING DORY
Rated PG, 97 minutesChildren of all ages and
abilities and caregivers are welcome. Registration
is not required.
The Harborfields Giving Tree We invite families to help us in
our “Gift of Giving”. Through Janu-ary 15th we will be decorating the Children’s Room Giving Tree with donated items for children in the Harborfields community. We are in search of new hats, mit-tens, and scarves as well as a number of food items – peanut butter and jellies, tuna fish and mayonnaise, soup, cereals, and granola bars. Thank You!
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The Library Board of Trustees Meeting is Thursday, December 22nd, 7:00 PM
Harbo r f i e l d s P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
Phone: (631) 757-4200 Fax: (631) 757-7216 www.harborfieldslibrary.org E-mail: [email protected]
Library HoursMon. - Thur. 9 AM - 9 PMFriday 10 AM - 9 PMSaturday 9 AM - 5 PMSunday (Sept. - June) 1 PM - 5 PM
Board of TrusteesEllen Rieger, PresidentJenny Wyckoff Shore, Vice PresidentJoyce Hilgeman, Ph.D., Finance OfficerWilliam Baker, SecretaryDavid Clemens, Trustee
Director: Carol Albano
Assistant Director: Ryan Athanas
Newsletter: Susan Hope
Important Notice!
The Harborfields Public Library encourages all residents to participate
in its programs and activities. If you require any special accom-modation because of a disability, please contact the Reference Desk in advance at 757-4200. The following equipment is available at the Library for anyone with a visual disability: CCTV, ZoomText Magnifying software on a computer work-station, hand-held magnifiers and assistive listening devices for programs. Also, if you are unable to get to the Library because of a disability, we will be happy to deliver library materi-als to your home. Please call to make arrangements.
Staff may take photographs at Library programs for use in Library publicity. Please inform us if you do not want photos taken of you or your child.
Operation Holiday Gift Giving
Collecting Small Gifts For Children In Need
A few dedicated volunteers in our community are work-ing with the Helping Hand Rescue Mission in Huntington to provide gifts and necessi-ties to local children in need. We are collecting donations of new gifts for children ages 5 to 12-years-old that will fit in shoeboxes. We also need empty shoeboxes and volunteers to wrap at 11 AM on Friday, December 9th. Please bring wrapping paper and tape and join us for a wrapping party in the Library Meeting Room! A collection bin will be in the Library Lobby through December 8th. Suggested gifts are: playing cards, hair clips, hair scrunchies, soft toys, teddy bears, dolls, craft kits, small games, necklaces, school sup-plies, Play Dough, hats, jump ropes, Matchbox cars, solar calculators, flashlights and extra batteries, harmonicas, T-shirts, socks, sunglasses, watches, stamping kits, etc. No liquids, lotions, medica-tions, aerosol cans, break-able items, chocolate, food or toy guns.
Coat, food & yarn collection boxes are now
in the Library Lobby.
The next Friends of the Library meeting will be on Monday, December 5th at 7:30 PM
Holidays in New YorkRound-Trip Discount Train Tickets to Penn Station
on the LIRR on Saturday, December 17th
Meet at the HUNTINGTON Train Station at 9:15 AM to board the 9:36 AM train
Make plans to travel to New York City with other members of the Harborfields Library community. Purchase your tickets in advance from the Harborfields Public Library Circulation Desk at the discounted rate of $10 per ticket. Tickets must be paid for by 9 PM on Wednesday, December 14th. When travel-ing to New York, the group will board the train together and must sit in the first car. A Library representative will be inside the HUNTINGTON Train Station at 9:15 AM and will distribute your pre-paid ticket for the 9:36 AM train. You may use your discounted ticket to return from New York at any time on the same day, and may disembark at any station along the route. All sales are final, and no refunds will be issued.
LITTLE BOOK SHOP HOURSOpen Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, 10 AM – 4 PM
BOGO SALE in the Book Shop
If you are interested in being a Friends of the Library book shop volunteer, please pick up an application in the book shop or program office.
All Fiction books are buy-one, get-one free from December 1st - 29th. The book shop will be closed on
Saturdays, December 24th & 31st.