Volume 28 Number 4 July-August 2019

Bayport-Blue Point Public Library203 Blue Point AvenueBlue Point, NY 11715-1217

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the Bayport-Blue point library is the community’s portal to life-long learning and is dedicated to promoting knowledge, fostering creativity and bettering lives.

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How to Sign Up:Program registration for Bayport-Blue Point Library patrons begins on Thursday, June 27 at 10am. Registration is required for all programs listed un-less otherwise noted. Patrons can register online, by phone or in person. Patrons who register for programs that require fees have one week before each program begins to pay, otherwise their spot will be released. Program registration for non-residents will begin on Friday, July 5 at 10am.

are you traveling this summer? Apply for your passport at the library! We are a designated passport acceptance facil-ity. While we cannot process passport renewals, we can review your application. Call us at 631-363-6133 to make an appointment.

Beginning meditationMonday, July 8, 6:30-7:30pmYoga instructor Diane Aronsen will teach you how to begin a meditation practice. Please bring a medita-tion cushion, yoga blanket or bolster to sit comfortably. Chairs can be used if you have difficulty coming to the floor. Registration required. BPA134

Knitting & crocheting Wednesdays, July 10 & August 14, 7-8:30pmKnitting and crocheting expert Joan Jewhurst will assist and advise patrons on current and contemplated projects as well as provide instruction to beginners. Beginners need to come with worsted weight yarn and a pair of number 7 or 8 needles for knitters or size “H” hook for crocheters. Registration required. BPA309

multilayered necklace with marlenaThursday, July 11, 7-8:30pmIn this class you will learn how to make a multilayered necklace with a leaf focal bead, crystals and leather cording. Wire and bead stringing techniques will be taught. Registration required. Fee: $5 payable by check or credit card. BPA325

Silent Films with J.K. HodgeTuesday, July 9, 7-8:30pm Before IMAX...before Cinemascope...before COLOR...there was...a player piano? That’s right! Come and enjoy a unique night of movie magic straight out of the early Golden Age of cinema as we present two silent film shorts the way they were meant to be seen: with live musical ac-companiment! Presented by composer/film historian John Kenneth Hodge, a native Bayport resident (whose grand-father was a movie-house pianist during the silent film era), this night of family-friendly fun will also include a brief lecture and popcorn! Registration required. BPA678

tick-Born diseases: tick Borne diseases:What you need to know!Monday, August 5, 6:30-8pmChances are that you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Lyme or another tick-borne disease. Dr. Anna-Marie Wellins, a member of the Medical Advisory Panel of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center, will speak about the types of diseases that are carried by the different species of ticks found on Eastern Long Island as well as the symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment options that are available. Tips on preventing tick bites will also be shared. Each attendee will receive a free tick removal kit. Registration required. BPA622

Buzz of the BeekeeperTuesday, August 6, 7-8:30pmLearn about the art of beekeeping and the plight of the honeybee with beekeeper Gerald Raffa! Gerald maintains the multiple hives at his home as well as at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum. He will bring along his own honey for tasting. Come see what the buzzzzzz is all about! Registration required. BPA681

library Quilt group Thursdays, July 11 & August 8, 7-8:30pmInterested in a social evening with other quilters? This group is for you! All are welcome regardless of experi-ence. Registration required. BPA316

there’s Still thyme: Herbalism BasicsMonday, July 15, 7-8:30pmAre you herb-curious? Do you want to integrate them into your life? This class is a novice’s guide to the healing power of plants for health and healing. Join the mother/daughter Grounded Goodwife duo, Velya and Ehris, for herbalism basics and herbal lore, and brew your own organic herbal tea(s). Be courageous, take the plunge and explore the world of herbs! Registration required. Fee: $5 payable by check or credit card. BPA618

Beginning guitar Tuesdays, July 16, 23 and 30, 7:00-8:30pm It’s time to dust off that guitar you got for your birthday! Come rock with Chris Fury, a native Long Island virtuoso guitarist. We will go over the fundamentals of guitar playing including identifying parts of the guitar, proper fingering techniques, scales and chords. Both electric and acoustic guitars are welcome. No previous music or guitar experience is needed. Registration required. BPA640

Summer Salads with chef craigMonday, July 22, 6-7:30pmWelcome back Chef Craig and the Block Island Seafood Co. for more cooking and more fun. Chef Craig will be making a baked lemon salmon over a zucchini noodle summer salad, and to keep it fresh he’ll demo shrimp served over a chorizo and corn salad. This food will get those taste buds dancing! Registration required. Fee: $5 payable by check or credit card. BPA945

Suffolk county Historical Society: centuries of records at Your Fingertips!Tuesday, July 23, 1-2pmThe Suffolk County Historical Society located in Riverhead is often a researcher’s go-to place when investigating local history. Besides histories, the library contains genealogies, biographies, town records, ledgers, diaries, photographs, postcards, maps and atlases, ancestor charts, and much more! Librarian Edana Cichanowicz will guide you through all of the resources the Historical Society has to offer and tackle some of the most common questions she receives, such as how to research the history of your house. Registration required. BPA650

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Family Movie Special! **July 1 ~ Spiderman: Homecoming (PG-13) 2 h 13 min ** Starring: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr.Plot: Peter Parker balances his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, and finds himself on the trail of a new menace prowling the skies of New York City.

July 8 ~ The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (PG) 1 h 39 min Starring: Mackenzie Foy, Keira Knightley, Morgan FreemanPlot: A young girl is transported into a magical world of gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice.

July 15 ~ The Favourite (R) 1 h 59 min Starring: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel WeiszPlot: In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah.

July 22 ~ Dog’s Way Home (PG) 1 h 36 minStarring: Ashley Judd, Jonah Hauer-King, Edward James OlmosPlot: A female dog travels four hundred miles in search of her owner throughout a Colorado wilderness.

July 29 ~ The Upside (PG-13) 2 h 6 minStarring: Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman

Billy Joel TributeThursday, July 18, 7:00pmThe Angry Young Men, a 6-piece band of native Long Islanders, perform the music that both lyrically and melodically defines Long Island life – the music of Billy Joel. Hear your favorite tunes performed with passion and precision by a band that is con-nected to the music they play on many levels. One might say that, growing up Long Islanders, they were “born with it”. BPA801

The Guthrie Brothers Present: Scarborough Fair, a Simon & Garfunkel ExperienceThursday, August 1, 7:00pmPrepare to fall in love again with the music of

Simon & Garfunkel. From their first startlingly au-thentic rendition of Sound of Silence, to their playful version of Cecilia, Jeb Guthrie and Jock Guthrie will have every audience member smiling…and singing along. Through songs, stories, trivia and humor, Jeb and Jock pay homage to the music of Simon & Gar-funkel and playfully engage the audience along the way. The show highlights the brothers’ deep spiritual connection to this music, and to the 60s, the period that made it all happen. BPA802

Just Sixties: 50th Anniversary of Woodstock TributeThursday, August 22, 7:00pmRecapture the peace and music of the world’s most famous outdoor concert! Recall when “Make Love, Not War” was in your heart and the lyrics to the greatest songs were on your lips. Just Sixties brings us music from the 1969 festival by Jefferson Airplane, Santana, Joe Cocker, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Arlo Guthrie, Sly & The Family Stone and more. Tie-dyed T-shirts and jeans optional! BPA803

Program registration begins on Thursday, June 27th at 10:00am. Please register for these pro-

grams online, by phone or in person. Music shows will be hosted on the front lawn of the library,

weather permitting. There are NO RAIN DATES. The performances will be held indoors if there is inclement weather. Please bring a lawn chair or

blanket to sit on and enjoy the show! Limited seat-ing is available, upon request, to those who register. There are no restrictions on who may attend. All are

welcome, including families and outside guests!

Plot: A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and an unemployed man with a criminal record who’s hired to help him.

August 5 ~ Five Feet Apart (PG-13) 1 h 56 minStarring: Haley Lu Richardson, Cole Sprouse, Moises AriasPlot: A pair of teenagers with cystic fibrosis meet in a hospital and fall in love, though their disease means they must avoid close physical contact.

August 12 ~ Hotel Mumbai (R) 2 h 3 minStarring: Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Nazanin BoniadiPlot: The true story of the Taj Hotel terrorist attack in Mumbai. Hotel staff risk their lives to keep everyone safe as people make unthinkable sacrifices to protect themselves and their families.

August 19 ~ Stan & Ollie (PG) 1 h 38 minStarring: Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly, Shirley Hen-dersonPlot: Laurel and Hardy, the world’s most famous com-edy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song - a grueling theatre tour of post-war Britain.

August 26 ~ Mary Queen of Scots (R) 2 h 3 minStarring: Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack LowdenPlot: Mary Stuart’s attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution.

podcasting: What’s it all about?Thursday, July 25, 7-8:30pmLocal entrepreneur and podcaster Chris Searles, host of The Messengers podcast, is here to provide you with a step-by-step guide on starting your own podcast. Chris will cover everything from choosing the right equipment, to editing, syndicating, and publishing and marketing your very own podcast, sharing research, and his tips and tricks he’s spent years developing. Don’t miss out on the podcast revolution! Registration Required. BPA658

Scrumptious Summer curries with penn HongthongMonday, July 29, 7-8:30pmPenn will demonstrate how to make green curry with vegetables and tofu, red curry with salmon and coconut jasmine rice. All food is gluten and diary free, simple, healthy and very tasty! Registration required. Fee: $5 payable by check or credit card. BPA925

Keep it Simple painting: pastels edition!Tuesday, July 30, 1-3pmLibrarian and artist Debbie will guide you in an enjoyable artistic experience using pastels. Registration required. Fee: $5 payable by check or credit card. BPA385

garden thymeWednesday, August 7, 7-8:30pmCalling all gardeners! Come share your gardening tips, experiences and questions during this informal gather-ing led by our own Master Gardener Anne. Registration required. BPA680

calla lily paintingThursday, August 8, 6:30-8:30pmJoin artist Laura Goetz and let your creativity flow. We will be painting the Calla lily in an Art Deco style. All supplies are included. Beginners are welcome. Registra-tion required. Fee: $5 payable by check or credit card. BPA386

medicare 101Monday, August 12, 7-9pm OR Thursday, August 22, 11-1pmLearn what Medicare is and what procedures to follow when enrolling during this informative lecture with Dan Droblas. Registration required. BPA218

Keep it Simple painting: Watercolor edition!Tuesday, August 13, 1-3pmLibrarian and artist Debbie returns, this time with wa-tercolors, to lead you in a relaxing painting experience. Registration required. Fee: $5 payable by check or credit card. BPA387 long island and the moviesThursday, August 15, 1-2:30pmGo behind the scenes with location scout Monica Randall as she shares her experience working with film icons Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty, Robert Redford and Martin Scorsese. Included in the program will be scenes from: The Godfather, Hair, Age of Innocence, Sabrina, and the most celebrated Long Island story of them all, The Great Gatsby. Registration required. BPA652

Summer tea time with chef robThursday, August 15, 7-8:30pmChef Rob will be here to prepare for you roast turkey-gouda-cranberry and apple tea sandwiches as well as shrimp and crab with chili-lime tea sandwiches. Both delights pair well with lemon-strawberry iced tea. Regis-tration required. Fee: $5 payable by check or credit card. BPA912

Young Adult Programs Community Service Opportunities

Tween ProgramsTween programs are for children enetering grades 4 through 6 only. Registration begins on Monday, July 1st at 10am.

Registration can be online, by phone, or in person. Please use your child’s library card when registering.

Rocket Birdhouses BPT170 Wednesday, July 10 @ 4 pmWe’ll supply all the materials you’ll need to decorate a birdhouse in the shape of a rocket ship.Fun & Games With Chef Rob BPT125 Friday, July 19 @ 4 pmNeed to work off a little steam and have fun doing it? Join your friends at the library and have a good time playing a few of Chef Rob’s famous games.Mythical Creatures BPT135 Tuesday, July 23 @ 4 pm Do Megalodons still exist today? In this program you will explore how to decipher fact from fic-tion. How do we know that an animal was once real or just imaginary? You will explore evidence and how it stacks up for scientists. This program will be combined with Young Adults.

Ice Cream SundaesWednesday, July 3, 2-3pmCome join our galactic celebration before the fireworks! We’ll supply everything you need to put together star studded sundae. There will be prizes and games! BPY908

Universe of Stories: Constellation JarsWednesday, July 10, 2-3pmCreate your own story as you create your own stars to gaze at any time day or night. We’ll supply the materi-als you bring your imagination. BPY104

Battle of the BooksThursdays, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8 and Friday, August 9, 1-3pmSaturday, August 10, TBD, Battle at Stony Brook Monday, August 12 TBD Finals at Stony BrookIf you like competition and reading this is the program for you! We’ll be meeting and putting together our team. We’ll have surprises and refreshments. BPY508

Everything Great About Into the Spider VerseThursdays, July 11, 25 and August 8, 3:15-4:15pmArtist and comic aficionado Tom Casper takes a look at the intersection of art, comics, canon and wit that make this arguably the best and most artistically pioneering of the Spirder-Man - and possibly all the superhero movies - to date. Create your own comic book page panel after the discussion. BPY504

Universe of Stories: Galaxy JarsWednesday, July 17, 2-3pmYou will be able to hold own galaxy in your hand. You will create your own mysterious galaxy with a few items we will supply. All you need is your imagination. BPY104

Movie and Pizza: Guardians of the Galaxy II – PG-13Friday, July 19, 6:00-8:30pmCome and enjoy some pizza as you watch the movie. We will also have a snack. BPY700

Universe of Stories: Sun/Moon PaintingWednesday, July 24, 2-3:30pmYou will be painting your own celestial wonder of the sun and moon as your focus. BPY104

Universe of Stories: Cracked Marble NecklacesWednesday, July 31, 2-3pmYou will watch your marbles crack and then pick out your marble. You can decorate it with nail polish or other glitter and make your own necklace. BPY104

Tips and Tools for Public Speaking/Platforming SkillsFriday, August 9, 7-8:30pmGet Ready for Middle School or a refresher pro-gram for teens already in. Did you ever worry about speaking in front of others? If the answer is yes then this workshop is for you! We’ll explore how to grab your audience’s attention, organize your thoughts, and make sure that the right words come at the right time and some other basic skills that will give you an edge on connecting with an audience. Getting a point across clearly and having some fun while presenting will build your confidence and get you comfortable speaking in public. BPY624

Teen Speak: Ice Cream Sandwich DayFriday, August 2, 2-3pmCool off with some ice cream sandwiches and we will play a few games and win a few prizes! BPY202

Galaxy ChokerFriday, August 2, 7-8pmImagine wearing the stars and moon this summer. You will create your own, cubic zirconia star charms and sterling silver moon charm and chain, with the help of local jewelry designer, Jeanette Leonard. This is a joint program with Tweens. Limited openings. BPY312

Living LightFriday, August 9, 4-4:45pmLearn about the phenomenon of bioluminescence, which enables sea creatures to glow in the dark! See and touch a tooth from a deep-diving sperm whale and a nautilus shell. Create your own “bioluminescent ocean” salt painting. BPY304

A Universe of StoriesTeen Summer Reading Club FinaleFriday, August 16, 7-9pmWe’ll be exploring the night sky and we’ll have a few surprises! Jupiter and Saturn (and their respective moons) will be out in full brilliance and we will have a fun discussion about potential life beyond Earth. To stir the pot, there should be some star clusters out that night as well. Prizes will be awarded and maybe even some surprises! BPY502

Young Adult registration begins, Wednesday, June 19, 10am Programs are for teens in grades 6-12. Patrons who register for programs that require fees have one week to come in and pay for the program before their spot is released. Please follow each program’s instructions, and have Teen’s Library Card available. If you have allergies, please be aware that the Library cannot guarantee that the materials/foods are free of ingredients that may affect you. Online registration is available; please check out the Library’s webpage: http://bayportbluepointlibrary.org/ or call or come in to register.

Community Service is open to resident teens in the 6th through 12th grade. You must register for all programs including the Community Service Programs. Please, remember that Teen Volunteering or Teen Community Service is the teen’s responsibility. Thank you.

Community Service Teen Book ReviewResident teens can now earn three community service hours per month by reviewing teen books from our Young Adult New Fiction collection. Go to http://www.bayportbluepointlibrary.org/ and Programs: Young Adult and click on the link for Teen Book Review for all instructions.

A Visit from the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogsFriday, July 12, 2-3pmPlease join us for a presentation from the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs – located on the same campus in Smithtown, NY, these non-profits provide guide dogs for the visually impaired and service dogs to veterans and first responders, with no cost to the consum-er. Teens, please register and we will email you a copy or come in and pick up a copy of the list of the needs of the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs. BPY610

Youth Advisory CouncilFridays, July 12 and August 16, 5:30-6:15pm All teens are welcome to participate in their Youth Advi-sory Council. Meet with your friends and Mrs. Riley, the Young Adult Librarian. We will discuss New Community Service programs and your ideas for programs, books and more. Refreshments will be served as we brainstorm new ideas. Please remember Community Service is based on participation. Please register for this program. BPY201

Space Buddies Tuesday, July 30, 3:30pm-5pmPair up with an elementary school child to help them make space theme crafts at stations set up in the commu-nity room. BPY601

Science Buddies: Super Simple MachinesThursday, July 25, 11am-NoonTeens will be helping children with these simple ma-chines: powerful pulley, rev-up ramps, and creative catapult. BPY614

Cards for Hospitalized KidsThursday, August 1, 3:30-4:30pmHelp out some special kids and brighten their days. We’re making cards for kids/teenagers in hospitals. We’ll supply all the materials; you bring your empathy and imagina-tion. BPY316

Drive-In Movie

Buddies Tuesday, August 14, 3:30pm-5pmHelp a preschooler make a cool car out of a box and other craft supplies. Everyone will then watch a short movie and have a snack. BPY632

Science Buddies: Kickin’ ChemistryThursday, August 25, 11am-NoonTeens will be helping children be learn a little about chemistry with bubbling bowls, colorful chromatography, and sweet stacks. BPY614

Tween Night Out BPT310 Friday, July 26 @ 6:30 pmJoin us at the library for a viewing of the movie “How to Train Your Dragon, The Hidden World”, rated PG (104 minutes). Snacks and drinks will be provided. Be sure to bring a warm blanket and pillow and wear your favorite pajamas!Galaxy Choker Necklace BPT250 Friday, August 2 @ 7 pmCome to the library to create your very own crystal and silver galaxy choker necklace with the help of Jean-nette Leonard. This class will be combined with Young Adults. Limited openings.Living Light BPT210 Friday, August 9 @ 4 PMLearn about the phenomenon of bioluminescence, which enables sea creatures to glow in the dark, and create your own “bioluminescent ocean” salt painting. This class will be combined with Young Adults. Limited openings.

From The Children’s

A Universe of StoriesChildren from 12 months through the 5th grade Registration for the Summer Reading Club begins on Wednesday, June 26th, following our kickoff celebra-tion, “Prestino’s Magic Show”. Reporting begins on July 1st and ends on August 16th. Our Summer Reading Club Finale, “Space: First Mime on the Moon” will take place on Tuesday, August 20th at 7:00pm.

A Universe of StoriesChildren from 12 months through the 5th grade The public library cares about your children and has planned programs to keep them reading and learning all summer. This summer’s reading club theme, “A Universe of Stories” will encourage children to learn about the universe, space pioneers and how modern day scientists are exploring and making fascinating discoveries. This summer we will explore space and the solar system through books, games, musical expe-riences and STEAM (science, technology, engineer-ing, art and math). Registration for the Summer Read-ing Club begins on Wednesday, June 26th, following our kickoff celebration, “Prestino’s Magic Show.”

Summer Reading Club Kick-Off

Prestino’s Magic Show BPJ904Wednesday, June 26, 10:00am, family programJoin us for our Summer Reading Club Kick-off with Prestino’s Magic Show. Prestino is an accomplished magician who will transport you to a magical place as he performs a classic rabbit-out-of-the-hat magic show. So get ready for an amazing magic show that will have the whole audience mesmerized and laugh-ing too. Fun for the entire family!

Summer Reading Club Finale

Space: First Mime on the Moon BPJ912Tuesday, August 20, 7:00pm, family programRobert Rivest is a funny guy, he even makes space funny. Using mime, comedy, and interactive stories, Robert explores a universe of humorous space stories. He combines clas-

sic mime artistry with hilarious highlights of space travel and the Apollo Moon Landing. With plenty of audience participation, Robert brings his sensational space stories to life before your eyes! In addition to his ‘Universe of Stories,’ everyone will learn cool mime illusions. Together we will act out how to be a test pilot, go through astronaut training, take a rocket into outer space, float around in weightlessness, walk on the moon and more. The fun we will have with movement, expression, imagination and laughter is truly “out of this world!”. Fun for the entire family!

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES: REGISTRATION FOR JULY AND AUGUST CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS BEGINS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH AT 10:00 AM. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND TO ACCOMMODATE BUSY SCHEDULES THE LIBRARY OFFERS SEVERAL REGISTRATION OPTIONS: ONLINE, WALK IN, CALL IN AND PRE-REGISTRATION. You may come into the library to register or register by phone. Please have your child’s library card available. All children must have their own li-brary card and a password to register online. For families that will be away, registration forms will be available on the Wednesday before registration. They will be entered on the day of registration after 1:00pm. Caregivers please call to register non-district resident children who will then be placed in programs according to availability. To help us better serve you, please plan to attend all programs your child is registered for. Call in advance if your child will be late or is not able to join us.

Infants from 3 Through 17 Months Summer Babies BPJ107Wednesdays, July 24, 31, and August 21, 28, 10:00am, 15 babies from birth through the 17th month Join Kathy Roeder for this series of age appropriate activities designed to stimulate and encourage your child’s physical and mental growth.

Toddlers 18 Through 35 Months

Dance with Me! BPJ203Saturday, July 13, 11:30am, 20 toddlers Join Great South Bay Dance for creative movement dance activities, free play, tumbling on mats, and a story. The use of props, nursery rhymes, and imagina-tion make for a warm, exciting class.

PlayHooray Rockets of Fun BPJ204Friday, July 19, 26 and August 2, 9, 10:00am, 20 tod-dlersSing, dance and PlayHooray to a cool combination of pop music and children’s favorites. Play with shak-ers, drums, bells, balls, scarves, bubbles, instruments and much more. Each session will explore a different space theme. Register for each session separately.

Summer Stepping Ahead BPJ212Wednesday, July 24, 31, and August 21, 28, 11:00am, 25 toddlersKathy Roeder has lots of exercise and physical activi-ties planned for your children! They will have a good time exploring their new abilities.

Family Programs for Younger Children

1, 2, 3, Blastoff! BPJ214Monday, July 8, 10:00am, 24 children 18 months through 59 monthsBlastoff into space this summer with “A Time for Kids”. They have lots of musical fun and activities planned for you and your little one. Children will get to create their very own rocket craft to take home.

Rumble in the Jungle BPJ218Monday, August 19, 10:00am, 24 children from 18 months through 59 monthsExplore jungle animals with “A Time for Kids”. They have lots of musical fun and activities planned for you and your little one. Children will have lots of fun mak-ing a jungle craft to take home.

Preschool Programs for Children from 3 Years Old Through Entering Kindergarten in the Fall An adult caregiver must attend. Unless otherwise specified in the program description, siblings will not be admitted.

Little Sprouts Gardening Club BPJ316Thursday, July 11 and Thursday, August 1, 10:00am, 15 childrenJoin our gardening club with Anne Soper. Get ready to dig in the dirt, plant vegetables and flowers and watch them grow! Register for each class separately.

Let’s Dance! BPJ305Saturday, July 13, 12:30pm, 20 children Join Great South Bay Dance for creative movement dance activities, free play, tumbling on mats, and a story. The use of props, nursery rhymes, and imagina-tion make for a warm, exciting class.

Summer Reading Club

Many different foods and materials are used in our programs. If your child has allergies, please be aware that the Library cannot guarantee that these materials are free of ingredients that may affect your child.

Win the coveted Summer Reading Club Trophy for your school!Last year Sylvan Avenue Elementary school won the trophy for having the highest percentage of students in their school participating in the summer reading club. Will they be able to hold the title or will Blue Point Elementary or Academy Street Elementary claim the trophy this summer?

We’ll Celebrate Shark Week July 21-27thLook for the shark symbol to see

which programs will feature sharks this week.Take a guess at how many goldfish our shark at the children’s desk has eaten for a chance to win Splish Splash tickets! We’ll have some fun shark crafts and activity sheets available all week.

Kid’s Going Outside Family Programs!

Popsicles at the Preserve BPJ720Saturday, July 6, 10:00-11:30am, 30 children with an adult, all agesWe’ll be celebrating the month of July in patriotic style with yummy red, white and blue popsicles at the preserve. Enjoy walking the trail and reading our new storywalk book, “Pie is for Sharing” by Stephanie Ledyard. Bring your bicycle or scooter to the decorat-ing station and then take part in the bicycle parade. We’ll also have some crafts and activities. Fun for the whole family!

Little Bakers Tour at Panera Bread BPJ408Wednesday, July 10, 2:00pm, 10 children entering Grades 1-5 with an adult In this fun-filled culinary experience, your child will put on their own cotton baking hat and apron, observe a baker’s demonstration of three of our favorite baked goods, take a tour of our back of house and even decorate a cookie with tips from our baker. We will be meeting at Panera Bread in Bohemia.

Crafts by the Seashore BPJ700 Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 22, 11:30am, all agesJoin us down at Corey Beach for some fun summer-time crafts. Bring a towel or blanket to relax on and find our tent down at Corey Beach. No registration required.

Courtyard Crafts BPJ710Saturday, August 3, 10:30-12:00pm, 30 children all ages We’ll be setting up a variety of arts and crafts projects in our courtyard. Stop by anytime between the desig-nated hours to create some fun projects.

Marine Ecology by the Bay BPJ907 Saturday, August 10, 1:30pm, 20 children entering Grades 1-5 with an adult Explore Long Island’s natural world with naturalist Jan C. Porinchak. Jan is a Sierra Club hike leader, Cornell Cooperative qualified Master Naturalist, and an instructor for the quality parks Master Naturalist Program. Jan will share his knowledge and enthusiasm for all aspects of nature. Long Island is surrounded by salt water. Join us down at the bay for an in depth ex-ploration of the fascinating marine environments that define the island, and the diverse animals and plants that inhabit our shorelines. We will be meeting at the dock on the end of Blue Point Ave. Bring a towel, sun screen and dress to get wet!

RoomSpace Storytime BPJ317Tuesday, July 16, 10:00am, 20 childrenTogether we’ll go on an adventure exploring all things space through books, flannel boards, songs and a craft. Miss Julie likes to move so be prepared to dance! Dress for a mess.

Summer JumpBunch BPJ312Monday, July 22, 29, and August 5, 12, 10:00am 25 childrenChildren love JumpBunch! Children will use brightly colored balls and other simple toys to engage in age appropriate sports activities. This program is specially designed to encourage young children to develop and improve their basic motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Each class will introduce children to a different sport. Register for each class separately.

Science Buddies: Simple Machines BPJ311 Thursday, July 25, 11:00am, 20 childrenExplore the wonders of science with some easy hands-on experiments. Our young adults will be as-sisting little scientists in exploring some fun science concepts. In this class we’ll learn about super simple machines. Children will have fun experimenting with pulleys, ramps and catapults. This program will be held outdoors weather permitting.

Shark Storytime BPJ325 Friday, July 26, 12:00pm, 20 childrenDo you love sharks! We’ll read some fun and informative books about sharks and then create a special shark craft.

Drive In Movie Buddies BPJ315Wednesday, August 14, 4:00pm, 12 children ages 4 years through entering Kindergarten without a care-giver.Join our Young Adult volunteers as they help you create a cool car out of a box and other craft supplies. You will then sit in your “one of a kind” vehicle to watch a short movie and have a snack.

Science Buddies: Simple Chemistry BPJ327 Thursday, August 15, 11:00am, 20 childrenExplore the wonders of science with some easy hands-on experiments. Our young adults will be as-sisting little scientists in exploring some fun science concepts. In this class we’ll explore chemistry using bubbling bowls and colorful chromatography. This program will be held outdoors weather permitting.

Getting Ready for Kindergarten BPJ326 Tuesday, August 20, 3:30pm, 25 children entering KindergartenIs your child starting kindergarten this fall? Then sign up for this special story time where we will share stories, rhymes, songs and finish with a craft to get your child ready for their first day of school! While the children are in story time parents are invited to an informational session with a kindergarten teacher. She will give you some tips and answer questions and concerns you may have to help your child have a suc-cessful start at school. Parent session with a kinder-garten teacher included. Children must be able to attend without an adult.

School Age Programs for Children Entering Grades 1 Through 5 in September

Family Movie: Spiderman HomecomingMonday, July 1, 1:00pmThe library will be showing the movie “Spiderman Homecoming.” Peter Parker balances his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, and finds himself on the trail of a new menace prowling the skies of New York City. Popcorn and a drink will be served. Caregivers must attend with children.(Rated PG-13) (Time 2hr 13min) No Registration Required.

Alien Adventure BPJ410Friday, July 5, 6:30pm, 20 childrenStep back into time. It’s 1938 and you just heard a broadcast on the radio that martians have landed. Could there be one in the library? Join us in the lab to find out. We’ll listen to the story, “The Aliens are Coming: the True Account of the 1938 War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast” by Meghan McCarthy. Then participate in some fun experiments and create a craft. We might even get to see a martian.

Read with a Dog! BPJ418Mondays, July 8, 22 and August 12, 26, Session times: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45Children Grades 1-5Sign up for a session to read with our Reading Dog. Reading aloud with a dog allows children to gain con-fidence in reading and work on their reading skills in a fun and nonjudgmental way. Our goal for this program is to encourage children to love books and become enthusiastic about reading. Sign up for each date and session separately.

Gardening Club BPJ403Thursdays, July 11, and August 1, 11:00am, 20 childrenGet ready to dig in the dirt! Join Anne Soper as she teaches you about vegetable gardening. Plant and care for our library garden and watch it grow! Register for each class separately.

Firecracker Cupcakes BPJ404Wednesday, July 17, 11:30pm, 30 childrenCelebrate the month of July by making fire cracker cupcakes with Chef Rob. Decorate your cupcake with buttercream icing and red, white and blue candy. Yum! Play a fun patriotic game too!

Night Sky Starlab BPJ409Thursday, July 18, 4:00pm or 5:00pm, 30 childrenExplore the wonders of the universe with Sky Starlab portable planetarium. Listen to stories and learn about the constellations and recent scientific discoveries. Register for one session.

Summer Space Crafts BPJ421 Tuesdays, July 23, 30, and August 6, 13, 10:00am, 20 childrenGet creative this summer! Have some fun creating space slime, galaxy jars, a planet necklace and launching rockets. Register for each class separately.

Buzz of the Bee Keeper BPJ414Wednesday, July 24, 5:30pm, 30 childrenBee keeper Gerald Raffa will teach children about the importance of bees for pollination, food and flowers. He’ll explain the different roles bees play in the daily life of a bee colony. In this fun, interactive and infor-mative program children will get to see a bee keepers suit, a small hive without the bees, and various other beekeeping articles. Learn the “Wiggle Waggle” dance. It’s a real dance that the bees do to communicate with other bees as to what they have found, water, nectar, pollen, and how the other bees can locate these resourc-es. Adults are invited to stay for this program.

Shark Cupcakes BPJ420 Thursday, July 25, 11:00am, 30 childrenCelebrate Shark Week by making a deli-cious shark cupcake and a life preserver donut. Then play a shark related game with Chef Rob!

Alien Life Right in Your Backyard BPJ416Wednesday, August 7, 10:00am, 25 childrenSweetbriar Nature Center will introduce you to alien life right in your backyard. From birds that have taken over nests from our resident birds to other animals that may think they live here but actually came from faraway places that will astonish you. Through stories and live animals including an insect, a turtle, an unusual bird and even a surprise guest learn more about what’s in your own backyard!

Out of this World Party BPJ422Thursday, August 15, 3:30pm, 30 childrenMake a delicious S’mores parfait with Chef Rob and then get ready to have an “out of this world” day play-ing astronaut 4 corners and some other fun games. This summer Chef Rob will be giving out chances to win an autographed photograph of John Glenn, the first astro-naut to orbit the earth. Maybe someone from our library will be the lucky winner.

Check the Following Program Descriptions for the Grade Requirements:

U.F.O. Diorama BPJ603Friday, July 19, 1:30pm, 25 children entering Grades 3-5Join artist Jan Porinchak for an outa this world art program. You’ll create an intergalactic, multimedia diorama including a U.F.O. and an alien visitor from another dimension. This project includes painting, sculpting, modeling and many other engaging and creative activities. Participants will take home a high quality artwork to inspire their imaginations!

Mythical Creatures BPJ500 Tuesday, July 23, 3:00pm, 30 children entering Grades 1-3Do Megalodons still exist today? In this fun class we will explore how to decipher fact from fiction. How do we know that an animal was once real or just imagi-nary? We will explore evidence and how it stacks up for scientists. This program is presented by the Long Island Aquarium.

Game Masters Club BPJ602Monday, July 29, 4:00pm, 20 children entering Grades 3-5Join your friends in the hottest new trend! Board Game/Tabletop Gaming. In this program we’ll introduce some new and old favorite games to play. Not sure how to play! We will have “Game Master” volunteers available to explain the rules of the featured games. Each session will have new games to learn and play with your friends.

Space Buddies BPJ506Tuesday, July 30, 4:00pm 20 children entering Grades 1-3Join our Young Adult volunteers as they help you make space themed crafts. Library Book Bingo BPJ609Thursday, August 22, 4:00pm, children, entering Grades 3-5Library Book Bingo is back! Stop in to have an hour of fun playing BINGO and win school supplies that you will need when school starts.

At Your Library.

Tabletop GamesRainy day? Bored with summer stuff? Round up your friends and come to the library to have fun playing some games that you don’t have to plug in or click into! A variety of board games will be available at the Children’s Reference desk.

Looking for some fun activities this summer? Discount Tickets & Museum Passes

Discount Tickets:Long Island Aquarium ($15 per person)Bronx Zoo ($25 per person)Long Island Game Farm ($10 per person)Boomers Long Island ($15 per person)Splish Splash ($35 regular admission $30 children under 48” and seniors)

Reserve Your Museum Passes!For a full list of museum passes check out the link on our webpage. Children’s Museum of the East End Harbes Farm Children’s Museum of Manhattan Intrepid Sea, Air and Space MuseumLong Island Maritime Museum West Sayville American Museum of Natural History

Featured Database:TumbleBooks TumbleBooks is available on the library’s web page. Have animated stories read to you online and then play a game based on the story.Listen to a TumbleBook and add it to your Summer Reading Club Log.

Photos may be taken at our Library programs for publicity purposes. Please let us know if you do not want photos taken of your child.

Library InformationTelephone: 631-363-6133e-mail: bayportbluepointlibrary@gmail.comWeb Site: www.bayportbluepointlibrary.org Hours: Monday- Friday: 10am-9pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 1pm-5pm (Closed Sundays until September 15)

Library Closed:July 4, Independence DaySeptember 2, Labor Day

Please notify the Library if you need special accommodations

due to a disability. The Raymond Davis, Jr. Community

Room is equipped with assisted listening devices.

Library Board of TrusteesRonald F. Devine, Jr., PresidentMary Ellen AdamsStephanie HeinemanSusan Kennedy-SmithKim McAward

Michael FirestoneLibrary Director

Library Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm.

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New! Printable Museum Passes!Many of our museum passes are now able to be printed from home for your convenience. For more information, navigate to bayportbluepointlibrary.org and click on the Reserve Your Museum Passes link.

monday Yoga levels i & ii Mondays, July 8, 29, Au-gust 5, 19 & 26, 5:15-6:15pm This is the same class and instructor as usual, just on Mondays! Registration required. Fee: $10 payable by check or credit card. BPA106.

Beginning YogaSaturdays, July 20, 27, August 3, 24 & 31, 10-11:00amFor all yoga classes, please make sure to bring a yoga mat, wear comfortable clothing and eat a light meal at least one to two hours beforehand. Registra-tion required. Fee: $10 payable by check or credit card. BPA107

Yoga levels i & iiWednesdays, July 24, 31, August 21 & 28, 7-8pmBoth yoga beginners and those more advanced are welcome to attend this class. Instructor Diane Aronsen will tailor this class to suit all skill levels. Registration required. Fee: $10 payable by check or credit card. BPA108

early Bird Senior Flex Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23, and August 6, 13, 20, 8:30-9:30am This is the same class and instructor as usual, just extra early in the morning! Registration required. Fee: $10 payable by check or credit card. BPA104

intermediate tai chiTuesdays, July 9, 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 20, 27, 11:15am-12:15pmThis course focuses on improving and perfecting the 24 movements of the Beijing Tai Chi form. Reg-istration required. Fee: $10 payable by check or credit card. BPA122.

Senior FlexThursdays, July 11, 18 and August 1, 8, 15, 22, 10-11:00amPlease bring light weights and water to class. Reg-istration required. Fee: $10 payable by check or credit card. BPA103

July On display in our Hall Gallery, snapshots captured by the New Vision Photography Group. John Ahearn’s Statue of Liberty figurines will be on display in our LeCluse Case. Dive into the East and West Cases with Alice Schultheis’s shell art. Bulletin: Sayville Yacht Club History and Sailing Events will be displayed throughout July and August. AugustBrush up on Mary Waka’s watercolors on display in our Hall Gallery. The East Case will showcase glass artist Julianna Kirk’s work while the West Case will present Ron Halcrow’s wood carvings. We’ll be shining a spotlight on Tom Maher’s lighthouse col-lection in the LeCluse Case.

our mobile Beach library returns!During July and August we’re bringing the library to Corey Beach! Look for our mobile library every Thursday (weather permitting) from 11am-2pm. We’ll have the most popular beach reads for all ages, plus crafts for children.

Summer reading challenge celebrationSaturday, August 17, 1pmShare the fun you’ve had all summer at the finale lunch for the adult summer reading club. All you need to do is read three (3) books prior to August 5, and turn in your book reviews at the Reference Desk or online. Guests are by invitation only, so get to reading and enjoy this highlight of the season!

Yoga nidraMonday, August 19, 6:30-7:30pmYoga Nidra is a deep state of relaxation. One remains fully conscious while becoming aware of withdrawing into the inner world. Students will be guided by instruc-tion; there is no need to be familiar with yoga or medita-tion to attend. Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket and small pillow to class. Registration required. BPA109

alcohol ink landscape on tileMonday, August 26, 7-8:30pmBonnie Schwartz is back to teach you how to use vibrant alcohol ink to create a lovely watercolor-like summer landscape on a ceramic tile. You will be amazed at the results.No prior painting experience is required! Registra-tion required. Fee $10 payable by check or credit card. BPA355

Fused glass pendantTuesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 29, 6-9pmArtist Julianna Kirk will be here to teach the art of fused glass. Julia will assist you in producing your own beauti-ful piece by using basic fusing in glass art techniques. Registration required. Fee: $20 payable by check or credit card. BPA328

Shredding eventSaturday, August 17, 9am-1pm*Please note: This event will take place in the Library Parking LotA shredding truck from A Shred Away will be in our parking lot for on-site shredding of your personal docu-ments. There is no need to remove staples or paper clips from your documents, but please note that plastic bags, colored paper and shiny colored folders cannot be shred-ded. No sign-up necessary.