Dix Hills Ages 4 years & up Make sure you don ’t miss this funny magical show!You will not only enjoy some amazing magic,but we also guarantee lots of laughs and plenty of audience participation. Everyone in the audience will receive a special mystery dollar bill.Please pick up your free tickets beginning July 1.Please note:children must be able to sit attentively.

Registration for Jr. Chess Club, Henna Art 7/8, Motion Potion II 7/9, TV Game Show Night 7/15

registrations for youth programs

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

Shake Rattle and Roll
Time: 10:30am
Location: Dix Hills

Dix Hills Ages 2-3 years with adult Bend and stretch and join the fun.Enjoy action rhymes, parachute play and more with instructor Sheryl Shyman.An action packed puppet story is also part of the fun.Registration began June 24.

Story Parade
Time: 11:00am
Location: Dix Hills

A picture book time for 2 1 /2-5 year olds.(Limited to 25)

Players Choice
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Wednesday 7/2/2003

Registration for Animals: The Unloved, Unusual, & Unknown on 7/10

Dix Hills Ages 5-10 years Children will not only gain important information about various animal species during this lively presentation by the International Fauna Society,but will have the opportunity to interact with and even pet some pretty unusual animals. Besides turtles,frogs and lizards,come and meet an albino python,a tarantula,a scorpion and more.Register beginning July 2.

Walk-In Crafts Fun
Location: Dix Hills

10am - noon, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Wednesdays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon (no walk-ins after 11:30 a.m.)&1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursdays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon -Dix Hills No registration is required;just come,have fun and enjoy a different craft each week. Ages 3-5 years with adult July 2 &3 Dino-mite Sun Visor July 9 &10 Danny Dino Tube Art July 16 &17 Swinging Dino Mobile July 23 &24 Dinosaur Collage July 30 &31 Tyrannosaurus-Tissue Art August 6 &7 Dinosaur Place Mat Ages 6 & up July 2 &3 Patriotic Windsock July 9 &10 Designer Dinosaur July 16 &17 Frame A Dinosaur July 23 &24 Dinosaur Container July 30 &31 Color A Postasaurus August 6 &7 Dinosaur Potpourri

Walk-In Adventures in Art
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Melville

Mondays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Wednesdays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon All ages Come and enjoy doing art projects;there ’s no need to register. It ’s fun for all ages (younger children must be accompanied by an adult); you can try something new each week! June 30 &2 Design-a-saur July 7 &9 Pop Goes The Dinosaur July 14 &16 Dangling Dinosaurs July 21 &23 If Dinosaurs Came Back July 28 &30 Dino-Rain August 4 &6 Jurassic Park

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

Teddy Bear Time-Pajama Storytime
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

A family story hour.Bring your teddy or favorite bedtime friend and enjoy stories,games,songs,a craft and a bedtime snack.Please Note:Children under 3 years of age must be mature enough to sit and listen quietly.

Thursday 7/3/2003

Registration for Kooky Cupcakes on 7/19

Melville Ages 3-5 years with adult Delicious,delectable sand bucket cupcakes!MaryAnne Impostato of Kids Edible Creations will be on hand to show you how to decorate cupcakes and a “dino-mite ” bakery box in which to carry them home! Registration begins on July 3.

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

Walk-In Craft Fun
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Lunch Bunch Storytimes
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Melville

Ages 2 1 /2-5 years of age.Bring a blanket and your favorite lunch;juice and cookies will be provided.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

A young Greek woman struggles to get her family to accept her non-Greek boyfriend,while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity,in this comedy/romance.Nia Vardalos and John Corbett star.All are welcome.

Friday 7/4/2003

Library Closed

Game of Mah-jongg
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Saturday 7/5/2003

Registration for 55/Alive Mature Driver Program on 8/4 & 8/5

The course is open to participants 50 years of age and older (spouse may be younger).Bring your driver ’s license and a black pen to the program.Class size is strictly limited by AARP.There is a $10.00 fee (nonrefundable,CHECKS ONLY, PAYABLE TO AARP).

Ticket sales for Bus Trip to Tallix Art Foundry on 9/10

Join us on Wednesday,September 10,for a tour of the fascinating Tallix Art Foundry in Beacon,N.Y.This fine arts sculpture facility fabricates and casts world-famous works such as the Korean War Memorial and Leonardo da Vinci ’s Horse, employing the lost wax process.We ’ll enjoy a delicious luncheon at the Plumbush Inn followed by a tour of the three-acre Japanese Stroll Garden at the Hammond Museum in Westchester County.The cost of the trip is $70.00 per person (nonrefundable), which includes admission,guided tours,luncheon,transportation and all gratuities.Ticket sales begin 7/5.

Registration fro Therapeutic Yoga Plus: Summer Session

Yoga and Pilates,for all ages and all levels with Jane Kearns-Landow.Dress in footless leotards,stretch pants or shorts;bring a mat and an extra large towel.There is a $30.00 fee (nonrefundable)payable at registration,which begins July 5, at the Dix Hills building.

Sunday 7/6/2003

Library Closed

Monday 7/7/2003

Book Buddy Program begins

July 7-August 15 Grades 6 &up Sharing a book with a child aged 2 1 /2 through Grade 2 can be lots of fun. Call Youth Services for details and to register.A great way to earn community service credits!

Walk-In Adventures in Art
Location: Melville

10 am - noon, 1 - 3 pm

Book Babies
Time: 10:00am
Location: Dix Hills

Infants to pre-walkers with adult.(Limited to 15)

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

DH and Melville Ages 3 years &up Come and enjoy the many board games available at the Library.Play checkers,Monopoly,Clue,Scrabble or any of the other games available.We also have some great games for preschoolers that don ’t require reading.

Wee Walkers
Time: 11:00am
Location: Dix Hills

Walkers to 17 months.(Limited to 15)

Game of Bridge
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

no session 9/1

Game of Chess
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

no session 9/1

Junior Chess Club
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Dix Hills Grades 5 &up John Koliner will be here to help you learn and conquer the strategies of chess at all levels.Registration began June 23.

Library Reorganization and Board of Trustees Meeting
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

Tuesday 7/8/2003

Registration for Balloon Sculpture Workshop on 7/22

Ever wonder how balloons can be made into fascinating shapes?John Reid of Prestige Magic will be here to show you the techniques so you can have fun with your family and friends. Registration begins July 8.

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

Story Parade
Time: 11:00am
Location: Dix Hills

A picture book time for 2 1 /2-5 year olds.(Limited to 25)

Players Choice
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Henna Art
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Dix Hills Grades 6 &up Henna is a plant-based dye that has been used to decorate hands and feet in exquisite patterns.Under the guidance of Pragna Patel,you will learn about this art form,create your own unique design,and apply it to your skin (if desired). Registration began June 23.

Enjoy Your Suffolkweb Account: Q & A
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Have a question about web surfing,email, research,or anything else on the Internet?Bring it to our web expert this summer!Sessions are hands-on,limited to 6 students and held in the Internet Room at the Dix Hills building. Questions & Answers About The Internet

Wednesday 7/9/2003

Walk-In Crafts Fun
Location: Dix Hills

10am - noon, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Wednesdays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon (no walk-ins after 11:30 a.m.)&1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursdays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon -Dix Hills No registration is required;just come,have fun and enjoy a different craft each week. Ages 3-5 years with adult July 2 &3 Dino-mite Sun Visor July 9 &10 Danny Dino Tube Art July 16 &17 Swinging Dino Mobile July 23 &24 Dinosaur Collage July 30 &31 Tyrannosaurus-Tissue Art August 6 &7 Dinosaur Place Mat Ages 6 & up July 2 &3 Patriotic Windsock July 9 &10 Designer Dinosaur July 16 &17 Frame A Dinosaur July 23 &24 Dinosaur Container July 30 &31 Color A Postasaurus August 6 &7 Dinosaur Potpourri

Walk-In Adventures in Art
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Melville

Mondays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Wednesdays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon All ages Come and enjoy doing art projects;there ’s no need to register. It ’s fun for all ages (younger children must be accompanied by an adult); you can try something new each week! June 30 &2 Design-a-saur July 7 &9 Pop Goes The Dinosaur July 14 &16 Dangling Dinosaurs July 21 &23 If Dinosaurs Came Back July 28 &30 Dino-Rain August 4 &6 Jurassic Park

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

55/Alive Mature Drivers Program
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Battle of the Books
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Motion Potion II
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Melville

Melville Grades K-5 Let ’s try it again!Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers for Pat Herrmann ’s lively session of fun and games! Register beginning July 1 for this very popular session.

Teddy Bear Time-Pajama Storytime
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

A family story hour.Bring your teddy or favorite bedtime friend and enjoy stories,games,songs,a craft and a bedtime snack.Please Note:Children under 3 years of age must be mature enough to sit and listen quietly.

Thursday 7/10/2003

Battle of the Books
Location: Dix Hills, 7/17 in Melville

Can we win again?Join the excitement of competing against other Suffolk County libraries on Saturday,August 16,for the 7th Annual Suffolk County Battle of the Books regional playoffs, and Monday,August 18,for the championship round and awards.Both events will be held at the Wyndham Wind Watch Hotel in Hauppauge.Call Youth Services to register.

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

Walk-In Craft Fun
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Lunch Bunch Storytimes
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Melville

Ages 2 1 /2-5 years of age.Bring a blanket and your favorite lunch;juice and cookies will be provided.

Feature Film: Gosford Park
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

A comedy/drama/whodunit,set in 1932,showing the lives of upstairs guests and downstairs servants at a party in a country house in England.Maggie Smith stars;Robert Altman directs this Oscar winning screenplay.*Restricted

Animals: The Unloved, Unusual, and Unknown
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

Dix Hills Ages 5-10 years Children will not only gain important information about various animal species during this lively presentation by the International Fauna Society,but will have the opportunity to interact with and even pet some pretty unusual animals. Besides turtles,frogs and lizards,come and meet an albino python,a tarantula,a scorpion and more.Register beginning July 2.

55/Alive Mature Drivers Program
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Body Sculpting
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Melville

Thursdays,July 10,17,24,31,August 7,14,7:30 p.m.-Melville Toni Riedel will show you how to get in shape.Wear comfortable clothes,bring a mat or towel and,if desired,small weights. There is a $22.50 fee (non-refundable),payable at registration, which begins May 10,at the Melville building.District residents only on the first day of registration.

Friday 7/11/2003

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

Game of Mah-jongg
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Book Bingo
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville Join us for fun and prizes at both Library buildings.New this Summer —Picture Book Bingo.Just match the pictures from your favorite story books to win prizes.A great game for emerging readers,and preschoolers.We ’ll play Book Bingo too!So —if you love Bingo,you won ’t want to miss a week.No Registration is required.Younger children may bring an adult to help them.

Saturday 7/12/2003

Ticket sales for bus trip to El Greco and High Tea

On Wednesday,October 15,we ’ll visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art in N.Y.C.,to view the major retrospective exhibtion that spans the career of the painter —Domenikos Theotokopoulos —known to posterity as El Greco.Have a light snack at the museum,if you wish,as we will enjoy the sumptuous late afternoon high tea at the elegant Waldorf Astoria.The cost of the trip is $70.00 per person (nonrefundable),which includes museum admission,self-guided audio tour,high tea, transportation and all gratuities.Ticket sales begin 7/12.

Defensive Driving
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

During Saturday sessions there will be a 30-minute break; bring a bag lunch &beverage.There is a $35.00 fee (nonrefundable), payable at registration.Please make checks payable to Half Hollow Hills Community Library.

Sunday 7/13/2003

Library Closed

Monday 7/14/2003

Book Buddy Program begins

July 7-August 15 Grades 6 &up Sharing a book with a child aged 2 1 /2 through Grade 2 can be lots of fun. Call Youth Services for details and to register.A great way to earn community service credits!

Walk-In Adventures in Art
Location: Melville

10 am - noon, 1 - 3 pm

Book Babies
Time: 10:00am
Location: Dix Hills

Infants to pre-walkers with adult.(Limited to 15)

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

DH and Melville Ages 3 years &up Come and enjoy the many board games available at the Library.Play checkers,Monopoly,Clue,Scrabble or any of the other games available.We also have some great games for preschoolers that don ’t require reading.

Wee Walkers
Time: 11:00am
Location: Dix Hills

Walkers to 17 months.(Limited to 15)

Game of Bridge
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

no session 9/1

Game of Chess
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

no session 9/1

Junior Chess Club
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Dix Hills Grades 5 &up John Koliner will be here to help you learn and conquer the strategies of chess at all levels.Registration began June 23.

Tuesday 7/15/2003

Registration for August Defensive Driving

Registration for Murder Mystery Theater on 7/29

Dix Hills Grades 6 &up Looking for thrills and suspense in your life?You ’ll find both as a participant or audience member by unraveling a murder mystery from Waiting in the Wings.Registration begins July 15.

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

So Big Story Hour
Time: 10:30am
Location: Melville

18 months-2 1 /2 years with adult.Finger plays,movement activities and stories.(Limited to 20)

Story Parade
Time: 11:00am
Location: Dix Hills

A picture book time for 2 1 /2-5 year olds.(Limited to 25)

Players Choice
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

John Reid's Marvelous Magic Show
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Dix Hills Ages 4 years & up Make sure you don ’t miss this funny magical show!You will not only enjoy some amazing magic,but we also guarantee lots of laughs and plenty of audience participation. Everyone in the audience will receive a special mystery dollar bill.Please pick up your free tickets beginning July 1.Please note:children must be able to sit attentively.

TV Game Show Night
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

Dix Hills Grades 6 &up Learn new acting skills and try them out by performing and having a lot of fun with “Whose Line Is It,Anyway?” and Famly Feud.” Register beginning July 1..

Wednesday 7/16/2003

Walk-In Crafts Fun
Location: Dix Hills

10am - noon, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Wednesdays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon (no walk-ins after 11:30 a.m.)&1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursdays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon -Dix Hills No registration is required;just come,have fun and enjoy a different craft each week. Ages 3-5 years with adult July 2 &3 Dino-mite Sun Visor July 9 &10 Danny Dino Tube Art July 16 &17 Swinging Dino Mobile July 23 &24 Dinosaur Collage July 30 &31 Tyrannosaurus-Tissue Art August 6 &7 Dinosaur Place Mat Ages 6 & up July 2 &3 Patriotic Windsock July 9 &10 Designer Dinosaur July 16 &17 Frame A Dinosaur July 23 &24 Dinosaur Container July 30 &31 Color A Postasaurus August 6 &7 Dinosaur Potpourri

Walk-In Adventures in Art
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Melville

Mondays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Wednesdays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon All ages Come and enjoy doing art projects;there ’s no need to register. It ’s fun for all ages (younger children must be accompanied by an adult); you can try something new each week! June 30 &2 Design-a-saur July 7 &9 Pop Goes The Dinosaur July 14 &16 Dangling Dinosaurs July 21 &23 If Dinosaurs Came Back July 28 &30 Dino-Rain August 4 &6 Jurassic Park

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

Teddy Bear Time-Pajama Storytime
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

A family story hour.Bring your teddy or favorite bedtime friend and enjoy stories,games,songs,a craft and a bedtime snack.Please Note:Children under 3 years of age must be mature enough to sit and listen quietly.

Thursday 7/17/2003

Battle of the Books
Location: Dix Hills, 7/17 in Melville

Can we win again?Join the excitement of competing against other Suffolk County libraries on Saturday,August 16,for the 7th Annual Suffolk County Battle of the Books regional playoffs, and Monday,August 18,for the championship round and awards.Both events will be held at the Wyndham Wind Watch Hotel in Hauppauge.Call Youth Services to register.

Registration for Cake Design on 7/24

Dix Hills Grades 2-4 Art teacher Kim Rebolini will show you how to create a three-dimensional cake using a variety of materials.In addition to designing a cake, students will create a background and table using various techniques. Register begining July 17.

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

Walk-In Craft Fun
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Lunch Bunch Storytimes
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Melville

Ages 2 1 /2-5 years of age.Bring a blanket and your favorite lunch;juice and cookies will be provided.

Feature Film: In The Bedroom
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

In this wrenching emotional drama,a New England couple ’s college-aged son dates an older woman with two small children and an unwelcome ex-husband.Then...something terrible occurs.Tom Wilkinson,Sissy Spacek and Marisa Tomei star in this Oscar multi-nominated film.*Restricted

Battle of the Books
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Melville

Can we win again?Join the excitement of competing against other Suffolk County libraries on Saturday,August 16,for the 7th Annual Suffolk County Battle of the Books regional playoffs, and Monday,August 18,for the championship round and awards.Both events will be held at the Wyndham Wind Watch Hotel in Hauppauge.Call Youth Services to register.

Body Sculpting
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Melville

Thursdays,July 10,17,24,31,August 7,14,7:30 p.m.-Melville Toni Riedel will show you how to get in shape.Wear comfortable clothes,bring a mat or towel and,if desired,small weights. There is a $22.50 fee (non-refundable),payable at registration, which begins May 10,at the Melville building.District residents only on the first day of registration.

Friday 7/18/2003

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

Game of Mah-jongg
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Book Bingo
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville Join us for fun and prizes at both Library buildings.New this Summer —Picture Book Bingo.Just match the pictures from your favorite story books to win prizes.A great game for emerging readers,and preschoolers.We ’ll play Book Bingo too!So —if you love Bingo,you won ’t want to miss a week.No Registration is required.Younger children may bring an adult to help them.

Saturday 7/19/2003

Registration for 55/Alive in 9/2 and 9/3

The course is open to participants 50 years of age and older (spouse may be younger).Bring your driver ’s license and a black pen to the program.Class size is strictly limited by AARP.There is a $10.00 fee (nonrefundable,CHECKS ONLY, PAYABLE TO AARP).

Kooky Cupcakes
Time: 10:30am
Location: Melville

Melville Ages 3-5 years with adult Delicious,delectable sand bucket cupcakes!MaryAnne Impostato of Kids Edible Creations will be on hand to show you how to decorate cupcakes and a “dino-mite ” bakery box in which to carry them home! Registration begins on July 3.

Sunday 7/20/2003

Library Closed

Monday 7/21/2003

Book Buddy Program begins

July 7-August 15 Grades 6 &up Sharing a book with a child aged 2 1 /2 through Grade 2 can be lots of fun. Call Youth Services for details and to register.A great way to earn community service credits!

Registration for Singing Stories on 8/4

Melville Ages 2-7 years with adult Did you know that you can “sing a book?” Listen and sing to the rhythms of stories that you know and love,performed by Brady Rymer.Books that you ’ve “sung ” will be on hand for you to checkout.Please register beginning July 21.

Walk-In Adventures in Art
Location: Melville

10 am - noon, 1 - 3 pm

Book Babies
Time: 10:00am
Location: Dix Hills

Infants to pre-walkers with adult.(Limited to 15)

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

DH and Melville Ages 3 years &up Come and enjoy the many board games available at the Library.Play checkers,Monopoly,Clue,Scrabble or any of the other games available.We also have some great games for preschoolers that don ’t require reading.

Wee Walkers
Time: 11:00am
Location: Dix Hills

Walkers to 17 months.(Limited to 15)

Game of Bridge
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

no session 9/1

Game of Chess
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

no session 9/1

Junior Chess Club
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Dix Hills Grades 5 &up John Koliner will be here to help you learn and conquer the strategies of chess at all levels.Registration began June 23.

Cinema Classics: Christmas in July
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

Christmas In July (1940)Unrated 67 min. Writer-director Preston Sturges tackles a ripe satirical target —advertising and dramatizes it with a hyperbolic plot and over-the-top characters.Starring Dick Powell and Ellen Drew.

Tuesday 7/22/2003

Registration begins for Tiny Chefs 7/29, Chocolate Yum Yums 8/5, Raptors Delight 8/12

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

So Big Story Hour
Time: 10:30am
Location: Melville

18 months-2 1 /2 years with adult.Finger plays,movement activities and stories.(Limited to 20)

Story Parade
Time: 11:00am
Location: Dix Hills

A picture book time for 2 1 /2-5 year olds.(Limited to 25)

Players Choice
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Balloon Sculpture Workshop
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Ever wonder how balloons can be made into fascinating shapes?John Reid of Prestige Magic will be here to show you the techniques so you can have fun with your family and friends. Registration begins July 8.

Wednesday 7/23/2003

Walk-In Crafts Fun
Location: Dix Hills

10am - noon, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Wednesdays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon (no walk-ins after 11:30 a.m.)&1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursdays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon -Dix Hills No registration is required;just come,have fun and enjoy a different craft each week. Ages 3-5 years with adult July 2 &3 Dino-mite Sun Visor July 9 &10 Danny Dino Tube Art July 16 &17 Swinging Dino Mobile July 23 &24 Dinosaur Collage July 30 &31 Tyrannosaurus-Tissue Art August 6 &7 Dinosaur Place Mat Ages 6 & up July 2 &3 Patriotic Windsock July 9 &10 Designer Dinosaur July 16 &17 Frame A Dinosaur July 23 &24 Dinosaur Container July 30 &31 Color A Postasaurus August 6 &7 Dinosaur Potpourri

Walk-In Adventures in Art
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Melville

Mondays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Wednesdays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon All ages Come and enjoy doing art projects;there ’s no need to register. It ’s fun for all ages (younger children must be accompanied by an adult); you can try something new each week! June 30 &2 Design-a-saur July 7 &9 Pop Goes The Dinosaur July 14 &16 Dangling Dinosaurs July 21 &23 If Dinosaurs Came Back July 28 &30 Dino-Rain August 4 &6 Jurassic Park

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

Teddy Bear Time-Pajama Storytime
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

A family story hour.Bring your teddy or favorite bedtime friend and enjoy stories,games,songs,a craft and a bedtime snack.Please Note:Children under 3 years of age must be mature enough to sit and listen quietly.

Thursday 7/24/2003

A Long Island Idyll

Join us on Thursday,July 24,for a summer's idyll on the eastern end of Long Island.First,a full-course luncheon and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean will be served to us at the world famous Gurney ’s Inn.Next,we ’ll enjoy a guided motorcoach tour of the historic Montauk area.We ’ll stop a while at Gosman ’s Dock where you can browse the quaint shops or indulge yourself at the old-fashioned confectionary.A tour and tasting at the Duck Walk Winery will complete the day. The cost of the trip is $58.50 per person (nonrefundable), which includes transportation,luncheon,tours and all gratuities.Ticket sales begin on Saturday,May 3.

Battle of the Books
Location: Dix Hills, 7/17 in Melville

Can we win again?Join the excitement of competing against other Suffolk County libraries on Saturday,August 16,for the 7th Annual Suffolk County Battle of the Books regional playoffs, and Monday,August 18,for the championship round and awards.Both events will be held at the Wyndham Wind Watch Hotel in Hauppauge.Call Youth Services to register.

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

Walk-In Craft Fun
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Lunch Bunch Storytimes
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Melville

Ages 2 1 /2-5 years of age.Bring a blanket and your favorite lunch;juice and cookies will be provided.

Feature Film: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

After years of mother-daughter tension,Siddalee receives a scrapbook detailing the wild adventures of the “Ya-Yas,” her mother ’s girlhood friends.Sandra Bullock,Ellen Burstyn and James Garner star.All are welcome.

Cake Design
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

Dix Hills Grades 2-4 Art teacher Kim Rebolini will show you how to create a three-dimensional cake using a variety of materials.In addition to designing a cake, students will create a background and table using various techniques. Register begining July 17.

Battle of the Books
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Body Sculpting
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Melville

Thursdays,July 10,17,24,31,August 7,14,7:30 p.m.-Melville Toni Riedel will show you how to get in shape.Wear comfortable clothes,bring a mat or towel and,if desired,small weights. There is a $22.50 fee (non-refundable),payable at registration, which begins May 10,at the Melville building.District residents only on the first day of registration.

Friday 7/25/2003

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

Game of Mah-jongg
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Book Bingo
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville Join us for fun and prizes at both Library buildings.New this Summer —Picture Book Bingo.Just match the pictures from your favorite story books to win prizes.A great game for emerging readers,and preschoolers.We ’ll play Book Bingo too!So —if you love Bingo,you won ’t want to miss a week.No Registration is required.Younger children may bring an adult to help them.

Saturday 7/26/2003

Enjoy Your Suffolkweb Account: Q & A
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am

Have a question about web surfing,email, research,or anything else on the Internet?Bring it to our web expert this summer!Sessions are hands-on,limited to 6 students and held in the Internet Room at the Dix Hills building. Questions & Answers About The Internet

Sunday 7/27/2003

Library Closed

Monday 7/28/2003

Book Buddy Program begins

July 7-August 15 Grades 6 &up Sharing a book with a child aged 2 1 /2 through Grade 2 can be lots of fun. Call Youth Services for details and to register.A great way to earn community service credits!

Walk-In Adventures in Art
Location: Melville

10 am - noon, 1 - 3 pm

Book Babies
Time: 10:00am
Location: Dix Hills

Infants to pre-walkers with adult.(Limited to 15)

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

DH and Melville Ages 3 years &up Come and enjoy the many board games available at the Library.Play checkers,Monopoly,Clue,Scrabble or any of the other games available.We also have some great games for preschoolers that don ’t require reading.

Wee Walkers
Time: 11:00am
Location: Dix Hills

Walkers to 17 months.(Limited to 15)

Game of Bridge
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

no session 9/1

Game of Chess
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

no session 9/1

Defensive Driving
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Junior Chess Club
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Dix Hills Grades 5 &up John Koliner will be here to help you learn and conquer the strategies of chess at all levels.Registration began June 23.

Parent/Child Book Discussion: Arthur for the very first time
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Children entering Grades 4 & 5 and their parents Arthur For the Very First Time by Patricia MacLachlan Arthur ’s parents always seem to be arguing and his mother is expecting a new baby.He is glad when his parents want him to spend the summer with Great Uncle Wrisby and Great Aunt Elda.Share in his adventures on their farm,where he learns about animals,people and himself.Please stop by to register and pick up a copy of the book beginning July 7.

Tuesday 7/29/2003

Registration for Welcome to Mathmagicland I on 8/5

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

So Big Story Hour
Time: 10:30am
Location: Melville

18 months-2 1 /2 years with adult.Finger plays,movement activities and stories.(Limited to 20)

Story Parade
Time: 11:00am
Location: Dix Hills

A picture book time for 2 1 /2-5 year olds.(Limited to 25)

Players Choice
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Tiny Chefs
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Ages 3-5 years with adult Join Linda Szeglin in creating your own delicious parfaits by layering pudding, yogurt,fruit,whipped cream and much more.Please register beginning July 22.

Defensive Driving
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Murder Mystery Theater
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

Dix Hills Grades 6 &up Looking for thrills and suspense in your life?You ’ll find both as a participant or audience member by unraveling a murder mystery from Waiting in the Wings.Registration begins July 15.

Wednesday 7/30/2003

Walk-In Crafts Fun
Location: Dix Hills

10am - noon, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Wednesdays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon (no walk-ins after 11:30 a.m.)&1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursdays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon -Dix Hills No registration is required;just come,have fun and enjoy a different craft each week. Ages 3-5 years with adult July 2 &3 Dino-mite Sun Visor July 9 &10 Danny Dino Tube Art July 16 &17 Swinging Dino Mobile July 23 &24 Dinosaur Collage July 30 &31 Tyrannosaurus-Tissue Art August 6 &7 Dinosaur Place Mat Ages 6 & up July 2 &3 Patriotic Windsock July 9 &10 Designer Dinosaur July 16 &17 Frame A Dinosaur July 23 &24 Dinosaur Container July 30 &31 Color A Postasaurus August 6 &7 Dinosaur Potpourri

Walk-In Adventures in Art
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Melville

Mondays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon and 1:00-3:00 p.m. Wednesdays:10:00 a.m.-12 noon All ages Come and enjoy doing art projects;there ’s no need to register. It ’s fun for all ages (younger children must be accompanied by an adult); you can try something new each week! June 30 &2 Design-a-saur July 7 &9 Pop Goes The Dinosaur July 14 &16 Dangling Dinosaurs July 21 &23 If Dinosaurs Came Back July 28 &30 Dino-Rain August 4 &6 Jurassic Park

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

Teddy Bear Time-Pajama Storytime
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

A family story hour.Bring your teddy or favorite bedtime friend and enjoy stories,games,songs,a craft and a bedtime snack.Please Note:Children under 3 years of age must be mature enough to sit and listen quietly.

Thursday 7/31/2003

Battle of the Books
Location: Dix Hills, 7/17 in Melville

Can we win again?Join the excitement of competing against other Suffolk County libraries on Saturday,August 16,for the 7th Annual Suffolk County Battle of the Books regional playoffs, and Monday,August 18,for the championship round and awards.Both events will be held at the Wyndham Wind Watch Hotel in Hauppauge.Call Youth Services to register.

Registration for Musical Innovations on 8/7

7:00 p.m.-Dix Hills Ages 3-8 years Musical Innovations,a talented chamber music group, brings classical music to life in a very entertaining way.They incorporate literature,musical terms,games,movement, and of course the playing of classical music in a creative and entertaining introduction to classical music and musical instruments.Register beginning July 31.

Game Time
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dix Hills and Melville

Walk-In Craft Fun
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Lunch Bunch Storytimes
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Melville

Ages 2 1 /2-5 years of age.Bring a blanket and your favorite lunch;juice and cookies will be provided.

Feature Film: About A Boy
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

This Oscar nominated comedy/drama is about a cynical, immature young man who is taught how to act like a grown-up by a little boy.Hugh Grant,Toni Collette and Nicholas Hoult star.All are welcome

Battle of the Books
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Body Sculpting
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Melville

Thursdays,July 10,17,24,31,August 7,14,7:30 p.m.-Melville Toni Riedel will show you how to get in shape.Wear comfortable clothes,bring a mat or towel and,if desired,small weights. There is a $22.50 fee (non-refundable),payable at registration, which begins May 10,at the Melville building.District residents only on the first day of registration.

For Information on this Calendar, contact: Ellen Druda	Licensed To: Half Hollow Hills Community Library