All Registrations: Online, In Person or Telephone begin on the date listed when the library opens. Dix Hills - 9:30 am. and Melville - 10:00 am.

Defensive Driving
Saturday, January 2 10 am-5 pm (DH)
or
Monday, January 25 & Tuesday, January 26
7-10 pm (DH)
Registration is underway.

Saturday, February 6 10 am-5 pm (DH)
or
Monday, February 22 & Tuesday, February 23
7-10 pm (DH)
Registration begins January 15.

Saturday, March 6 10 am-5 pm (DH)
or
Monday, March 22 & Wednesday, March 23
7-10 pm (DH)
Registration begins February 15

During Saturday sessions there will be a 30-minute break. Bring a bag lunch & beverage. Cost: $35.00. Make checks payable to HHHCL.

AARP’s 55/Alive Driver Safety Program

Monday, January 11 & Tuesday, January 12 6-10 pm (DH)
Registration is underway.

Monday, February 8 & Wednesday, February 10 10 am-2 pm (DH)
Registration begins 1/16 (Nonresidents beginning 1/23).

Monday, March 8 & Tuesday, March 9 6-10 pm (DH)
Registration begins 2/20 (Nonresidents beginning 2/27).

Geared to participants 50 years of age & older. Bring driver’s license, check made out to AARP and black pen to FIRST session. Cost: $14.00 ($12 for AARP members, must present AARP membership card at time of payment.)

Bridge
Mondays, 10 am-1 pm (DH)
Chess
Mondays, 2-5 pm (DH)
Mah-jongg
Fridays, 1-4 pm (DH) (no meeting 1/1)
Player’s Choice
Tuesdays, 1-4 pm (DH)

January 29th is National Puzzle Day
Help celebrate by putting together one of the many puzzles displayed throughout the library beginning January 29th.

Informal (no instruction) sessions. Bring your games.

Therapeutic Yoga Plus
Certified Yoga Instructor Jane Kearns-Landow
Tuesdays & Fridays 9:45 - 10:45 am (DH)

January 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 & 29
Registration is underway.

March 16, 19, 23, 26, April 2, 6, 9, 13
Registration begins 2/27.

Yoga and pilates for all ages & all levels. Wear footless clothing; bring a mat & towel. Cost: $32.00 (8 classes)

Total Body Workout
Certified Personal Trainer: Maria Adrian
Tuesdays & Fridays, 10 - 11 am (DH)
February 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, March 2, 5
Registration begins 1/23.
A combination of low-impact aerobics and weights. Bring hand weights & mat. Cost: $32.00 (8 classes)

Evening Yoga
Certified Yoga Instructor: Catherine Adamo
Mondays, 6:45 pm (DH)
November 30, December 7, 14, 21
Registration begins 11/7.
Discover new vitality, strength and flexibility through yoga postures and breathing techniques. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring yoga mat & 2 firm blankets. Cost: $16.00 (4 classes)

Arthritis Exercise DXA231
Presented by the Arthritis Foundation
Mondays, 11 am - 12 pm (DH)
March 1, 8, 15, 22, April 5, 12, 19, 26 (no class 3/29)
Registration begins 2/6.
Build strength, flexibility and stamina. FREE (8 classes)

Chair Yoga
Certified Yoga Instructor: Jane Kearns-Landow
Thursday, 2:30 - 3:30 pm (M)
February 4, 11, 18, 25
Registration begins 1/23 at Melville.
Relax & stretch with simple poses that will reinvigorate you. Wear comfortable clothing. Cost: $16.00 (4 classes)

Evening Pilates
AFAA Certified Fitness Instructor: Karen DeLuca
Mondays, 7:15 - 8:15 pm (M)
March 1, 8, 15, 22, April 5, 12, 19, 26 (no class 3/29)
Registration begins 1/13 at Melville.
Learn how to connect mind to body for a truly focused core workout. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring yoga mat & towel. Cost: $32.00 (8 classes)

Computer Tutor
Schedule a 30-minute one-on-one appointment on a topic of your choosing. All instruction will be at basic level. Call (631) 421-4530, ext. 389 or e-mail pctutor@suffolk.lib.ny.us

Beginner’s Microsoft Word
Mondays, February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 11 am (DH)
Learn the basics of this computer program and the many ways it can be used. Students must know how to use a computer mouse. Free. Phone to register beginning 1/9.

Printer Problems?
You can now print from your home computer DIRECTLY to a printer at the library. Here's how: http://hhhlibrary.org/printeron.htm

@ Your Library
Happy 2010! With this New Year we continue to make customer service and convenience to you, our highest priority.

Register for programs online: Each issue of the First R has a code next to the program if online registration is an option. It is as easy as placing a reserve. This will save you a trip or telephone call to the Library (you will still be able to do it the old- fashioned way, if you prefer). You can also go to the Library’s webpage, click on the ‘Calendar’ link, find a specific program and register by clicking on the link. Be sure to enter your current email address and telephone number so we can contact you. We hope to begin taking online registration for paid programs sometime in 2010. Stay tuned.
Pay your fines online: You have the option of paying fines from your home or Library computer using Visa or MasterCard. log in to your library account and click on the fines link to see a list of the money you owe. If you owe more than $5 you will see a “Pay Your Library Fines Online” button. Clicking that button will open up a new, secure window. A receipt screen will appear once the transaction is completed; print this for your records. After the transaction is completed, you will be returned to your library account and the fine will be removed.

If you have any questions or would like to contact me, Michele Lauer-Bader, Library Director, please call me at (631) 421-4530, ext. 348 or email me at: mlauerba@suffolk.lib.ny.us
— Michele (Shelley) Lauer-Bader, Library Director

2010-2011 Library Budget Vote & Trustee Election Information

Budget/Trustee Vote:
Tuesday April 20, 2010, 9:30 am- 9:00 pm, at the Dix Hills building.
Absentee Ballots:
Applications for absentee ballots may be obtained from the Dix Hills and Melville buildings or at the Library website: hhhlibrary.org beginning Monday, February 22. For additional information, please telephone (631) 421-4530 ext 350.
Trustee Petitions:
Nominating petitions for Library Trustee are available from the Office of the Library Director, Dix Hills Library building, Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-5 pm, beginning Monday, February 22. The last day for filing a completed petition is Monday, March 22.

Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.