Half Hollow Hills Community Library: August 2008

Youth Services programs in Red, Adult programs in Blue.

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Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Friday 8/1/2008

Creative Collage
Location: Melville

Thursday, July 31, 7 pm & Friday, August 1, 10:30 am (M)
Entering Grades 1-5
We have assorted collage materials and craft supplies; you supply the creativity! Registration begins 7/24.

Therapeutic Yoga Plus
Time: 9:45am
Location: Dix Hills

Certified Yoga Instructor Jane Kearns-Landow
Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:45 am (DH)
Session II: July 8, 11, 15, 18, 29, August 1 (no session 7/22 & 25)
Session III: August 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26
Fall Session: October 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, November 4, 7, 11, 14
Yoga and Pilates for all ages and all levels. Wear footless clothing; bring a sticky mat & towel.
Registration underway for Session II & III (6 classes each). Cost: $24.00 each); Registration for Fall Session begins 8/2 (10 classes). Cost: $40.00

Game of Mah-jongg
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Picture Book Bingo
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Dix Hills and Melville

Fridays, July 11-August 15, 2-4 pm (DH) & (M)
All ages; younger children may bring an adult or sibling Join us for fun and prizes. No registration is required.

Bugging Out
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Family; All ages
Marvelous Marvin mixes in circus acts, magic tricks and music, in an extravaganza all about bugs, insects and outdoor exploration. Pick up free tickets beginning 7/21.

Chess
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

Fridays, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 7-8:30 pm (DH)
Chess champion John Koliner will help you learn and conquer the strategies of chess at all levels. Registration begins 7/2.

Saturday 8/2/2008
Book Time With Our Puppy Pals
Time: 11:00am
Location: Dix Hills

4 years & up
Read to the dogs or share a picture book. Registration begins 7/21.

Monday 8/4/2008
Walk-In Adventures In Art
Location: Melville, Dix Hills

Walk-In Adventures In Art
Come and enjoy doing art projects. Stay as long as it takes to complete your project. It’s fun for all ages (younger children must be accompanied by an adult). No registration. (No walk-ins 1/2 hour before end of session!)

MELVILLE: Mondays, July 7- August 11, 10:30 am-12 pm & 1-3 pm, Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 10:30 am-12 pm
DIX HILLS: Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 1:30-3:30 pm, Thursdays, July 10-August 14, 10 am-12 pm & 1:30-3:30 pm

Game of Bridge
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Brilliant Babies
Time: 11:00am
Location: Dix Hills

Mondays, July 28, August 4 & 11, 11 am (DH)
Ages 3-24 months with adult (Limited to 15)
Share wonderful moments with your baby as he/she learns, grows, and explores the world with Cathie Mooney.

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

Battle Of The Books Info Meeting
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

It’s part quiz show, part team event, and it’s totally fun! Join this twotime, first-place team! Titles will be announced 6/1.
Information Meeting: Monday, June 30, 7-8 pm (DH)
Regional Playoffs: Saturday, August 16
Championship Battle: Monday, August 18

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

Ages 3-5 years (Limited to 25)
A picture book time.

Player's Choice
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Bug Frames
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

Ages 4-8 years
Color and decorate a picture frame with bugs! Registration begins 7/29.

Scrapbooking
Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

Come bring your imagination and create your own summer scrapbook page using a variety of whimsical designs such as buttons, stickers, paper and ribbons. Registration begins 7/22.

Wednesday 8/6/2008
Walk-In Adventures In Art
Location: Melville, Dix Hills

Walk-In Adventures In Art
Come and enjoy doing art projects. Stay as long as it takes to complete your project. It’s fun for all ages (younger children must be accompanied by an adult). No registration. (No walk-ins 1/2 hour before end of session!)

MELVILLE: Mondays, July 7- August 11, 10:30 am-12 pm & 1-3 pm, Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 10:30 am-12 pm
DIX HILLS: Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 1:30-3:30 pm, Thursdays, July 10-August 14, 10 am-12 pm & 1:30-3:30 pm

Wee Walkers
Time: 10:00am
Location: Dix Hills

For crawlers and walkers up to 23 months with adult (Limited to 15)
Story time with lots of music and movement.

Lunch Bunch Story Time
Time: 12:30pm
Location: Melville

Wednesdays, July 16-August 6, 12:30 pm (M)
Ages 2-5 years with adult (Unlimited)
Bring a blanket and your favorite lunch; listen to stories out on the lawn (weather permitting).

Manga Drawing
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Illustrator David O. Miller will teach you the fundamentals of drawing manga and anime so you can bring your characters to life. Registration begins 7/23.

New English Speakers' Casual Conversation Practice
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Meets in Conference Room on the Lower Level of the Library each Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
Practice freely without tests, pressure or criticism.
Join us to share the joys and difficulties of learning to speak English.

We can help you get free English language-learning materials,
And offer general assistance with the challenges of living in the U.S.
All who wish to practice their English are welcome.
Refreshments are served.

We’ve Caught The Story-Bug
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Family; Ages 4 years & up
“Tales & Trails” presents traditional stories, travelers’ tales, audience participation and accordion music. Pick up free tickets beginning 7/23.

Thursday 8/7/2008
So Big Story Time
Location: Dix Hills, Melville

Tuesdays, July 15-August 5, 10 am (DH)
Thursdays, July 17-August 7, 10:30 am (M)
Age 2 years with adult (Limited to 20)
A picture book time with finger plays and movement activities.

Feature Films
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) PG-13 115 min.

Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Sandwiches
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

The Baking Coach is back with a summertime treat. Create your own tasty sandwich made from waffles and ice-cream. Registration begins 7/24.

Friday 8/8/2008
Therapeutic Yoga Plus
Time: 9:45am
Location: Dix Hills

Certified Yoga Instructor Jane Kearns-Landow
Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:45 am (DH)
Session II: July 8, 11, 15, 18, 29, August 1 (no session 7/22 & 25)
Session III: August 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26
Fall Session: October 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, November 4, 7, 11, 14
Yoga and Pilates for all ages and all levels. Wear footless clothing; bring a sticky mat & towel.
Registration underway for Session II & III (6 classes each). Cost: $24.00 each); Registration for Fall Session begins 8/2 (10 classes). Cost: $40.00

Game of Mah-jongg
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

You loved the book, you loved the movie—so get ready for your magical summer! Bring a pair of jeans, and we’ll supply everything else you need to make the coolest pair of jeans ever! Sisterhood snacks will be served; Sisterhood rules will be reviewed. (So no double cuffs!) Registration begins 7/25.

Saturday 8/9/2008
Veggie Nachos
Time: 11:00am
Location: Melville

Entering Grades 4 & 5
The Baking Coach will help you make your own snack. After you cut up the veggies, add some salsa and cheese and take it home to bake and enjoy with your family. Register beginning 7/28.

Monday 8/11/2008
Walk-In Adventures In Art
Location: Melville, Dix Hills

Walk-In Adventures In Art
Come and enjoy doing art projects. Stay as long as it takes to complete your project. It’s fun for all ages (younger children must be accompanied by an adult). No registration. (No walk-ins 1/2 hour before end of session!)

MELVILLE: Mondays, July 7- August 11, 10:30 am-12 pm & 1-3 pm, Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 10:30 am-12 pm
DIX HILLS: Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 1:30-3:30 pm, Thursdays, July 10-August 14, 10 am-12 pm & 1:30-3:30 pm

CSI: Who Done It?
Time: 7:30am - 8:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

Explore the science of crime scene investigation techniques: fingerprints, chromatography, shoe print analysis, hair and fiber evidence. Applying these techniques, examine the evidence of a crime and try to figure out who done it. Registration begins 7/28.

Game of Bridge
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

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

Kindergarten, Here I Come!
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Entering Kindergarten in September
Librarians Monica Salo and Joanne Adam will read some stories and then you’ll make a craft to celebrate going to kindergarten! Parents may join us at the end for refreshments. Register beginning 8/4.

Interval Training
Time: 7:15pm
Location: Melville

Certified Personal Trainer Denise Calcagno
Mondays, 7:15 pm (M)
Summer Session: July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25
Fall Session: September 8, 15, 22, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3 (no session 9/29)
Alternates cardio training with weights to sculpt your body. Bring hand weights and mat.
Registration underway for Summer Session; Fall Session begins 7/12 (8 classes each). Cost: $32.00

Tuesday 8/12/2008
Therapeutic Yoga Plus
Time: 9:45am
Location: Dix Hills

Certified Yoga Instructor Jane Kearns-Landow
Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:45 am (DH)
Session II: July 8, 11, 15, 18, 29, August 1 (no session 7/22 & 25)
Session III: August 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26
Fall Session: October 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, November 4, 7, 11, 14
Yoga and Pilates for all ages and all levels. Wear footless clothing; bring a sticky mat & towel.
Registration underway for Session II & III (6 classes each). Cost: $24.00 each); Registration for Fall Session begins 8/2 (10 classes). Cost: $40.00

Player's Choice
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Kitchen Cosmetics
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Go green and learn to create your own beauty products from things you have at home. Registration begins 7/25

Wednesday 8/13/2008
Walk-In Adventures In Art
Location: Melville, Dix Hills

Walk-In Adventures In Art
Come and enjoy doing art projects. Stay as long as it takes to complete your project. It’s fun for all ages (younger children must be accompanied by an adult). No registration. (No walk-ins 1/2 hour before end of session!)

MELVILLE: Mondays, July 7- August 11, 10:30 am-12 pm & 1-3 pm, Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 10:30 am-12 pm
DIX HILLS: Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 1:30-3:30 pm, Thursdays, July 10-August 14, 10 am-12 pm & 1:30-3:30 pm

Pajama Story Time
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Wednesdays, July 16, 30,August 13 & 20, 7 pm (DH)
Family program; Ages 3 & up
Come in your p.j.s and bring your favorite stuffed animal. There will be stories, music, movement and a craft.

Denim Locker Pocket
Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

Spruce up your locker and decorate a denim pocket to hang in it. Registration begins 7/30.

Thursday 8/14/2008
Musical Moppets
Location: Dix Hills, Melville

10 am Ages 3-18 months; 10:45 am Ages 18 mo.-5 years
Thursday August 14 (M)
5:15 pm Ages 3-18 months; 6 pm Ages 18 months-5 years
Rhymes, music, fingerplays, movement and more. Registration began 6/24 for July; and begins 8/7 for August.

Teen Summer Reading Club
Location: Dix Hills

Teen Summer Reading Club
Transform yourself at the library, read a great book, attend a teen program and volunteer for community service. Sign-up begins in the library June 16. Earn Book Bucks for books you read this summer and redeem them at Prize Nights: Thursdays, July 10, 31, and August 14.

Feature Films
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Margot At The Wedding (2007) R 92 min

Guitar Hero
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

Party time! Jam out to rock songs and have fun playing Guitar Hero. Registration begins 7/31.

Friday 8/15/2008
Therapeutic Yoga Plus
Time: 9:45am
Location: Dix Hills

Certified Yoga Instructor Jane Kearns-Landow
Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:45 am (DH)
Session II: July 8, 11, 15, 18, 29, August 1 (no session 7/22 & 25)
Session III: August 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26
Fall Session: October 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, November 4, 7, 11, 14
Yoga and Pilates for all ages and all levels. Wear footless clothing; bring a sticky mat & towel.
Registration underway for Session II & III (6 classes each). Cost: $24.00 each); Registration for Fall Session begins 8/2 (10 classes). Cost: $40.00

Game of Mah-jongg
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

The Screening Room
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Dix Hills

August The First (2007) Unrated 86 min. Friday, August 15 • 7:30 pm (DH)
A graduation party is the backdrop for an unforgettable day that includes the return of an estranged father. English subtitles.

Saturday 8/16/2008
Saturday Morning Stories
Time: 11:00am
Location: Dix Hills

Family; Ages 3-6 years
Registration begins 8/4. (younger children may attend if they can sit and listen attentively.)

Monday 8/18/2008
Walk-In Adventures In Art
Location: Melville, Dix Hills

Walk-In Adventures In Art
Come and enjoy doing art projects. Stay as long as it takes to complete your project. It’s fun for all ages (younger children must be accompanied by an adult). No registration. (No walk-ins 1/2 hour before end of session!)

MELVILLE: Mondays, July 7- August 11, 10:30 am-12 pm & 1-3 pm, Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 10:30 am-12 pm
DIX HILLS: Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 1:30-3:30 pm, Thursdays, July 10-August 14, 10 am-12 pm & 1:30-3:30 pm

Game of Bridge
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

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

Interval Training
Time: 7:15pm
Location: Melville

Certified Personal Trainer Denise Calcagno
Mondays, 7:15 pm (M)
Summer Session: July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25
Fall Session: September 8, 15, 22, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3 (no session 9/29)
Alternates cardio training with weights to sculpt your body. Bring hand weights and mat.
Registration underway for Summer Session; Fall Session begins 7/12 (8 classes each). Cost: $32.00

Tuesday 8/19/2008
Therapeutic Yoga Plus
Time: 9:45am
Location: Dix Hills

Certified Yoga Instructor Jane Kearns-Landow
Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:45 am (DH)
Session II: July 8, 11, 15, 18, 29, August 1 (no session 7/22 & 25)
Session III: August 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26
Fall Session: October 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, November 4, 7, 11, 14
Yoga and Pilates for all ages and all levels. Wear footless clothing; bring a sticky mat & towel.
Registration underway for Session II & III (6 classes each). Cost: $24.00 each); Registration for Fall Session begins 8/2 (10 classes). Cost: $40.00

Player's Choice
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Stained Glass Windows
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Ages 8-10 years
Librarian Erik Schmid will help you find out how stained glass is made and then you will make a stained glass creation to take home and hang in a window. Register beginning 8/12.

The Reader Selects
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Melville

Tuesday, August 19 • 7:30 pm (M)
The Island At The Center Of the World by Russell Shorto

Coming . . . Tuesday, September 16 • 7:30 pm (M)
Red Mutiny by Neil Bascomb
Leader: Librarian Chris Garland

Wednesday 8/20/2008
Walk-In Adventures In Art
Location: Melville, Dix Hills

Walk-In Adventures In Art
Come and enjoy doing art projects. Stay as long as it takes to complete your project. It’s fun for all ages (younger children must be accompanied by an adult). No registration. (No walk-ins 1/2 hour before end of session!)

MELVILLE: Mondays, July 7- August 11, 10:30 am-12 pm & 1-3 pm, Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 10:30 am-12 pm
DIX HILLS: Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 1:30-3:30 pm, Thursdays, July 10-August 14, 10 am-12 pm & 1:30-3:30 pm

This Bud’s For You
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Family; Ages 4 years & up
Wildman Steve Brill presents an environmental program about common wild plants. See, touch, smell and taste species that make up our local ecosystem. Pick up free tickets beginning 8/7.

Friday 8/22/2008
Therapeutic Yoga Plus
Time: 9:45am
Location: Dix Hills

Certified Yoga Instructor Jane Kearns-Landow
Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:45 am (DH)
Session II: July 8, 11, 15, 18, 29, August 1 (no session 7/22 & 25)
Session III: August 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26
Fall Session: October 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, November 4, 7, 11, 14
Yoga and Pilates for all ages and all levels. Wear footless clothing; bring a sticky mat & towel.
Registration underway for Session II & III (6 classes each). Cost: $24.00 each); Registration for Fall Session begins 8/2 (10 classes). Cost: $40.00

Game of Mah-jongg
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Saturday 8/23/2008
Babies Boogie
Location: Dix Hills, Melville

Babies Boogie
Saturdays, July 19, (M) & August 23 (DH) 10:30 am
Ages 3-24 months with adult
Toddlers Tango
Saturdays, July 19, (M) & August 23 (DH) 11:30 am
Ages 2-5 years with adult
Explore movement, music and rhythm with songs, dances and instruments that will get you wiggling and giggling. Register beginning 7/7 for July and 8/11 for August.

Monday 8/25/2008
Walk-In Adventures In Art
Location: Melville, Dix Hills

Walk-In Adventures In Art
Come and enjoy doing art projects. Stay as long as it takes to complete your project. It’s fun for all ages (younger children must be accompanied by an adult). No registration. (No walk-ins 1/2 hour before end of session!)

MELVILLE: Mondays, July 7- August 11, 10:30 am-12 pm & 1-3 pm, Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 10:30 am-12 pm
DIX HILLS: Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 1:30-3:30 pm, Thursdays, July 10-August 14, 10 am-12 pm & 1:30-3:30 pm

Game of Bridge
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

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

Interval Training
Time: 7:15pm
Location: Melville

Certified Personal Trainer Denise Calcagno
Mondays, 7:15 pm (M)
Summer Session: July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25
Fall Session: September 8, 15, 22, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3 (no session 9/29)
Alternates cardio training with weights to sculpt your body. Bring hand weights and mat.
Registration underway for Summer Session; Fall Session begins 7/12 (8 classes each). Cost: $32.00

Tuesday 8/26/2008
Therapeutic Yoga Plus
Time: 9:45am
Location: Dix Hills

Certified Yoga Instructor Jane Kearns-Landow
Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:45 am (DH)
Session II: July 8, 11, 15, 18, 29, August 1 (no session 7/22 & 25)
Session III: August 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26
Fall Session: October 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, November 4, 7, 11, 14
Yoga and Pilates for all ages and all levels. Wear footless clothing; bring a sticky mat & towel.
Registration underway for Session II & III (6 classes each). Cost: $24.00 each); Registration for Fall Session begins 8/2 (10 classes). Cost: $40.00

Player's Choice
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Middle School 101
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Dix Hills

Learn the skills you need to make the grade in middle school. Teacher Karen Deaner will give you tips and strategies to make your transition into middle school successful. It’s a good opportunity to meet new friends! Registration begins 8/12.

Movie Nights
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Melville

Bring the family and your own snacks. No registration required.

Tuesday, July 29, 7 pm (M) A Bug’s Life G 96 minutes
Tuesday, August 26, 7 pm (M) Bee Movie PG 90 minutes

Wednesday 8/27/2008
Walk-In Adventures In Art
Location: Melville, Dix Hills

Walk-In Adventures In Art
Come and enjoy doing art projects. Stay as long as it takes to complete your project. It’s fun for all ages (younger children must be accompanied by an adult). No registration. (No walk-ins 1/2 hour before end of session!)

MELVILLE: Mondays, July 7- August 11, 10:30 am-12 pm & 1-3 pm, Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 10:30 am-12 pm
DIX HILLS: Wednesdays, July 9-August 13, 1:30-3:30 pm, Thursdays, July 10-August 14, 10 am-12 pm & 1:30-3:30 pm

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