October, November & December 2016

LAUGH AND LEARN A Comedic Guide to Money Management

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*LAUGH AND LEARN WITH COLIN RYANWednesday, October 5 at 7:30 pm Doors open at 6:30 pmAt Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. For teens and adults. Colin Ryan is a comedic financial speaker and author who travels the country speaking to teens and adults

about life, money and the relationship between the two. His hilarious talk will have you laughing and thinking, and will spark conversations in families that need to be had. Free event, to reserve tickets please call the Theatre at 631-207-1313. Program made possible by a grant from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation through Smart investing@your library®, a partnership with the American Library Association.

*FAMILY STORYTIME IN THE LOBBYSaturday, November 26 from 10 am-12 pm Ever wonder what happens to the Rockefeller Center tree? Come find out! Bring your family to the theatre lobby to help us celebrate the power of kindness and the warmth of the holidays with heartwarming stories and crafts from all different cultures and traditions.

*TASTING EVENT @ THE CHEESE PATCH Wednesday, October 12 from 7-8:30 pm Cheese can be paired with beer, too! Enjoy an educational and delicious sampling. Space is limited.For PML patrons over 21.

*BOOKS FOR BREWS@ BLUE POINT BREWERYSaturday, October 15 from 1-3 pm Facility tour with tastings and beer crafting secrets. Exchange gently used books for Blue Point coupons. Space is limited. Sponsored by Patchogue-Medford Friends of the Library.

*NOVEL BREWS @BRICKHOUSEWednesday, October 19 from 7-8 pm Enjoy pub ambience while we discuss, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. Copies available starting October 1.

*HISTORIC PUB TROLLEY TOURSunday, October 23 from 1-3 pmor 3-5 pm Ride the trolley through Patchogue for a taste of history & beer! Stop for refreshments and learn about buildings, businesses, breweries and personalities at Two Morrow’s Pub, Reese’s 1900 and BrickHouse Brewery. Sign up for either the 1 pm or 3 pm tour. Sponsored by Patchogue-Medford Friends of the Library.

*GRAPHIC NOVEL DISCUSSION @ ROASTWednesday, October 26 from 9-10 pm Enjoy refreshments & discuss, The Comic Book Story of Beer by Jonathan Hennessey. Copies available starting October 1.

FoodFoodFoodFOR FINES

NOVEMBER 1- 15No Fines?No Fines?Food donations are

welcome from all.

FAMILY FUN AT THE MAIN STREET ANNUAL FALL FEST!Saturday, October 15 from 12-5 pm Stop by the Library to decorate a pumpkin to take home! New this year, take a walk down Main Street to fi nd your favorite scarecrow, then vote at the Library. You'll be entered to win a prize courtesy of our Patchogue-Medford Friends of the Library.

*HALLOWEEN KARAOKE FOR ALLFriday, October 28 from 7-8:30 pm Sing, snack and make some spooky-fun crafts – wear your costume and join our parade!

*DIY HOLIDAY GIFT FAIRSaturday, November 19 from 12-4 pm If your list is long and your funds are short, we can help! Learn how to create great DIY gifts.

RAMEN-CONSaturday, December 3 from 11 am-5 pmCosplay, trivia, crafts, gaming, special guests and all things manga and anime! Fun for all ages! No registration required.

Events

FOFORR ALL AGES ALL AGES

LIGHT UP CARDS Saturday, October 8 from 11 am-1 pm

Make your own copper tape cards that light up!DIGITAL BLING BAR

Saturday, November 12 from 11 am-1 pm Use simple circuit construction to make beautiful wearable objects.

DIY GIFT WRAPPINGSaturday, December 10 from 11 am-1 pm

Create unique gift wrap with items you have laying around the house.

SECOND ECOND SATURDAYSATURDAYSStop by for fun “edutainment”

activities for everyone!

Board of TrusteesHarold Trabold, PresidentLisa Caselles Elizabeth Kennedy Tiffany Rivera Eleanor Ryder

Lauren Nichols, DirectorDanielle Paisley, Assistant Director

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SENIOR SCAMS Wednesday, October 5 from

10-11:30 am Mr. Don Longo, a retired Police Offi cer, will explore some of the more common scams and provide information to help protect seniors from becoming victims.

COAD OPEN MEETINGWednesday, October 5 at 7 pm The Greater Patchogue Community Organization Active in Disaster (COAD) will discuss plans on how our community prepares for possible emergencies. All are welcome.

*CLIMBING YOUR FAMILY TREEWorkshops with a short lecture

and open discussion.

FREE GENEALOGY WEBSITESThursday, October 6 from 10-11:30 am

CITY DIRECTORIESThursday, November 3 from 10-11:30 am

Track your family year by year.

FAMILY SEARCH.ORGThursday, December 1

from 10-11:30 amSearch for your ancestors.

*DEBT MANAGEMENT AND CREDIT COUNSELING ONE-ON-ONE

Thursday, October 6, Tuesday, October 25, Thursdays, November 3 & 17 and Wednesday, November 30 from 4:30-7:30 pm Speak to a credit and HUD certifi ed housing counselor to increase your credit score, pay off your credit cards, and lower your student loan payments. Bilingual, free.

*LEARN SALSA & BACHATAThursday, October 6 at 7 pm Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! No partner required. Enjoy learning the basic step combinations of these popular dances.

*BOOK DISCUSSION: KAATERSKILL FALLSThursday, October 6 at 7 pm Pick up a copy of Allegra Goodman’s novel and join the discussion.

*OFF SITE EVENTYOUNG CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS/ARTIST ACTION GROUP@ ROAST COFFEE & TEASundays, October 9, November 13 & December 11 from 11 am-12:30 pmMonthly networking meet up. Connect with artists in a variety of fi elds - visual art, music, theater and more! Find each month’s event at AAG’s Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/ArtistActionGroup.

*TAI CHI WITH SHARONSundays, October 9 & November 13from 2-3:30 pm No experience necessary. Participate in this 1 hr session and then stay for a half-hour of guided relaxation.

ADULT CLASSES & EVENTSRegister in person, online or by telephone for classes marked with an asterisk (*). Registration for district residents begins October 1 unless otherwise noted. Out-of-district residents may register one week after.

ONGOING EVENTSGENEALOGY COLLECTION TOURSMondays at 10 am Are you just beginning to research your family tree? Come in for a tour of our resources.

GENEALOGY ONE-ON-ONECall 631-654-4700 ext. 220 for an appointment.

COMPUTER BASICS ONE-ON-ONETuesdays at 1, 2 or 3 pm Call 631-654-4700 ext. 220 for an appointment.

HEALTH INSURANCE, INFORMATION, COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HIICAP) Thursdays, October 13, November 10 & December 15

SENIOR ADVOCATETuesday, November 15 from 2:30-4:30 pm

COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNSELING Call 631-654-4700 ext. 220 for an appointment.

CAREER COUNSELINGCall 631-654-4700 ext. 220 for an appointment.

BILINGUAL IMMIGRATION COUNSELINGCall 631-654-4700 ext. 234 for an appointment.

SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUPWednesdays from 5-6 pmCall 631-654-4700 ext. 257.

CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH GROUPThursdays from 7-8:30 pmCall 631-654-4700 ext. 234 for an appointment.

INTRO TO COUPONINGTuesday, October 11 from 7-8 pm How to make coupon

policies work for you and save money.

MORNING YOGAAT THE CARNEGIE Thursdays, October 13 through November 17 from 7:15-8 amBring your yoga mat and Rachel will guide you through relaxing and strengthening asanas in our peaceful, light-fi lled space. All levels welcome, no registration required.

*COLORING AND COFFEE Thursdays, October 13, November 10 & December 8 from 10 am-12 pmColoring for adults is really a thing! Materials provided or you can bring your own. October: Strange & Weird November: Harvest December: Color Quest

*HEALTHY LIVING: NUTRITION & MOVEMENTThursday, October 13 at 7 pmFacts and myths about diet, nutrition and cancer and the importance of movement for a healthy lifestyle. Presented by the Stony Brook Cancer Center.

SENIOR BINGOFridays, October 14 & November 18 from 10-11:30 am Join us for coffee, cookies and fun.

* FOR ADULTSFridays, October 14, 28, November 25,December 9 & 23 from 6:30-8:30 pm New and experienced players are invited to Join Dungeon Master Harry on this adventure.

*PML GAME ON!Saturdays, October 15 & December 17from 2:30-4:30 pm & November 19 from 3:30-5 pm Fighting games, anime games, retro games and more! A casual afternoon on the PS4 with snacks and giveaways.

*MEAL PLANNINGFOR BUSY PEOPLE

Saturday, October 15 from 2:30-4:30 pm Learn how to eat great and save both time and money by meal planning with registered dietitian Rachel Ezelius.

*OFF SITE EVENT*STARVING ARTIST BOOK CLUBDiscuss books about writing, creativity and the creative process. Copies available at the Main Desk beginning the fi rst of each month. Group meets at Panera in Patchogue.Sunday, October 16 at 11 am-On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen KingSunday, November 20 at 11 am-Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert.

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS SEMINAR

Tuesday, October 18 from 6-7:30 pm A local realtor, attorney, home inspector and mortgage account offi cer will guide you through the entire buying process. The Long Island Housing Partnership will also provide information on home ownership, counseling, planning and grants that may be available to qualifi ed applicants.

*AARP SMART DRIVER COURSEWednesdays & Thursdays, October 19 & 20, November 16 & 17 or December 7& 8 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm In-person registration begins October 3. $20-AARP members, $25 non-members (check only to AARP).

*FRANKENSTEIN: THE MAN & THE MYTHWednesday, October 19

at 7 pm A fl ash of light, a shout of “It’s alive!” Frankenstein’s monster has come to life! Explore the origins and early evolution of this iconic fi gure in print, on stage and in fi lm.

*DO THE WRITE THINGThursdays, October 20, 27, November 3 & 10 from 10 am-12 pm Creative writing group with Anne Kelly-Edmunds.

NATIONAL DAY ON WRITING/NANOWRIMO KICKOFFThursday, October 20 from 3-7 pmJoin us in celebrating the National Day on Writing in our pop-up Writing Lab. Hands-on activities and literary-themed events to spark your creative imagination.

*THE VIETNAM WAR:SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF A COMBAT VETERAN

Thursday, October 20 at 7 pm Jim Szakmary will discuss photos taken during his service as a radio operator and forward observer in an artillery unit. Cosponsored by the Greater Patchogue Historical Society.

*READ WHAT YOU WANT BOOK CLUBBook lovers come together at this nontraditional book club and share a recent read or an old favorite within the genre of the month. Friday, October 21 at 6 pm- HorrorFriday, November 18 at 6 pm- MemoirFriday, December 16 at 6 pm -Your Favorite Book of 2016Need a suggestion or want a title picked for you? Contact Jessica at ext. 238 or via email at joelcher@pmlib.org

*LEARN OR IMPROVE YOUR SPANISH SKILLS - SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS LEVEL 1A – Saturdays, October 1-December 10 from 10-11:30 amLearn the very basics including greetings, introductions, times, days and key grammar points.SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS LEVEL 1B –Wednesdays, October 5-December 14 from 7-8:30 pm This class will focus on speaking Spanish in an interactive class that includes, video clips, songs and games.

*ZUMBA WITH SALLY! Saturdays in October 1-29 from 9:45-10:45 am A great way to get your body moving with a fun and easy cardio workout! Bring water and a towel. For ages 16 and older.

*OTAKUFESTSaturdays, October 1, November 12 & December 10 from 2:30-4:30 pm Anime club for adults – costumes welcome!

JAMMIN’ AT PML*VOCAL JAM PML SINGS!

Saturdays, October 8, November 12 & December 10 from 11 am-12:30 pmSing popular, show and folk songs

with your friends.

*UKULELE JAM Mondays, October 10, November 14

& December 12 from 7-8:30 pmGrab your uke and come on down!

Don’t have one? Borrow one of ours!

*GUITAR JAM Mondays, October 17, November 21

& December 19 from 7-8:30 pmGrab your guitar and come on

down! All levels welcome.

TRIPSTRAIN TO NEW YORK CITYSaturdays, October 15, November 19& December 17 Travel in together, return anytime that day PRICE: $10.00 (CASH ONLY) round trip. Tickets must be purchased at least one week in advance of travel date. Meet a Library representative at 8:15 am at the Patchogue Railroad Station. CASH ONLY. NO REFUNDS

BUS TRIP: RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL SPECTACULAR 2016Sunday, December 11The holidays are here and what better way to celebrate than to see those fabulous Rockettes kicking up their heels to the festive magical music! Tickets priced at $105.00 per ticket (limit 4) and includes coach bus and show. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 2 at 10 am at the Teen Desk. Non-district residents may purchase tickets beginning November 4, subject to availability. Bus leaves parking lot behind the Library promptly at 9 am. SORRY NO REFUNDS.

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*PML GAME ON! SPORTS EDITIONSaturdays, October 22 & November 26from 2:30-4:30 pm Sports games featured here! A casual afternoon on the PS4 with snacks and giveaways.

*MOBILE LEGAL HELP CENTERMonday, October 24 from 10 am-3 pmStaff aboard the Mobile Legal Help Center will provide FREE legal assistance on civil issues related to: Housing (tenant only), Foreclosure, Public Benefi ts, Disability Benefi ts, Healthcare Benefi ts, Identity Theft, Debt Management, Consumer Credit, Immigration, Domestic Violence, Divorce, Custody, Employment, Superstorm Sandy and Advance Planning. Call us at (631) 654-4700 ext. 237 for an appointment.

*CANASTAThursdays, October 27, November 3 & November 10 from 6:30-8:30 pmFor all levels. Come learn or refresh your skills. Popular in the fi fties, Canasta is the new trendy card game that is making a big surge.

*JOBS IN CIVIL SERVICEWednesday, November 2 from 10 am-12 pm Learn about the variety of career opportunities within the county, towns, schools, libraries and villages as well as how to navigate the website and the application process.

*FOOD & WINEFOR THANKSGIVINGWednesday, November 2 from 7-8:30 pm Learn interesting cooking tips

and how to pair wine (and spirits) with turkey, stuffi ng, and other traditional dishes with wine expert/author Bob Lipinski. His books Italian Wine Notesand Italian Wine and Cheese Made Simple will be available for sale/signing.

*GENEALOGY RESEARCH GROUPStorytime at 9:30 am -

come early and share yours. Saturday, October 22

from 10-11:30 amTopic: Sons of the Revolution.

Presenter: Rich Rossin, Registrar of the LI Chapter of S.A.R.Saturday, November 19

from 10-11:30 amTopic: Introduction to British

Genealogy. Presenter: Melissa A. Johnson, CG.

*GENEALOGY BASICS ORGANIZING YOUR RESEARCH

Wednesday, October 26 from 7-8:30 pm

Learn how to organize your fi les to save time and contribute to better

research and results.HOW TO PRESERVE YOUR

FAMILY PHOTOS & DOCUMENTSWednesday, November 9

from 7-8:30 pmLearn the best way to store your

precious family treasures.BUILDING YOUR FAMILY TREE

Wednesday, November 30from 7-8:30 pm

Discover the different programs available to create your family tree -

online and off.

BRIDGE OF SPIESWednesday, October 19 at 1 pm

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENSWednesday, November 16 at 1 pm

EDDIE THE EAGLE Wednesday, December 14 at 1 pm

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*BOOK ARTS WORKSHOPMondays, October 24, November 28 and Thursday, December 29 from 6-8:30 pmExplore hand bookbinding techniques - Japanese stab in October, Long Stitch in Novemberand Coptic in December.

*JEWELRY-MAKING COPPER PENDANTSThursdays, October 27 & November 3 from

6:30-8:30 pm 2-part workshop with artist Julio Saenz.

*HARVEST SCARECROW WITH RINETTE Tuesday, November 8 from 1:30-3 or 6:30-8 pmCreate a fantastic harvest scarecrow! All materials & instruction provided. Open to teens with parents, adults and seniors.

*AROMATHERAPY 101: A SAMPLERWednesday, November 16 at 7 pm

Aromatherapist Tara Penske shows you how easy it is to create safe and effective natural products from essential oils. Learn the basics and make your own samples of body lotions, hand scrubs and sanitizers to take home.

* AUTUMN WREATHThursday, November 17 at 7 pm Make your own personalized fall-inspired decorative grapevine wreath. Please bring a mini glue gun.

* WINTER RUSTIC WREATHWednesday, December 7 at 7 pm Make a square wreath to put on your door- not just for the holidays, but all winter long!

* WINTER WILDLIFE WITH RINETTEWednesday, December 14 from 1:30-3 or 6:30-8 pm Make an adorable winter fencepost creature.

*OFF SITE EVENT*BREAD MAKING CLASSWednesday, November 9 from 4-5:45 pm Meet at Swan Bakery for this class taught by baker Guy Gagliano. Learn all about kneading, shaping, proofi ng and baking bread. Q & A session. Everyone goes home with a recipe and loaf of warm, delicious bread.

*STRANDED SEA TURTLESThursday, November 10 from 7-8:30 pm Learn about the species of turtles in New York waters and how to report stranded turtles with the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation.

*OFF SITE EVENT*BOOK DISCUSSION @ BRICKHOUSE WITH EMILYCopies available at the Main Desk beginning the fi rst of each month. Wednesdays, November 16 at 7 pm-Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura DaveWednesday, December 21 at 7 pm- The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson. *OFF SITE EVENT*GRAPHIC NOVEL DISCUSSION @ ROAST WITH MIKETuesday, November 22 from 9-10 pmMonstress Volume 1: The Awakening. “A beautifully told story of magic and fear.” Pick up a copy at the Main Desk beginning November 1.

*THE PLEASURES OF TEATuesday, November 29 from 7-8:30 pm Learn the history and varieties of tea, its components and health benefi ts, how to prepare loose leaf tea and more at this tasting seminar with tea expert Kristine Henderson.

*MAH JONG FOR BEGINNERSWednesdays, November 30, December 7 & December 14 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Learn the basics of this ancient game that fascinates with its strategies, sequences and combinations.

*PERSONAL SAFETY: BASIC ANTI-CRIME TECHNIQUESWednesday, November 30 at 7 pmDon Longo, a retired police offi cer, discusses effective ways to help you and your family avoid being victims of violent crime. Topics: how to survive an active shooter incident, situational awareness, becoming a hard target and safe reactive techniques.

*PLAN TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAYSThursday, December 1 at 7 pmProfessional organizer Alice Price offers time management strategies and tools to enable you to build your own plan to complete tasks, avoid burnout, feel in control and enjoy the holiday season.

*MEDITATION FOR STRESS REDUCTIONThursday, December 8 at 7 pmExplore the healing power of meditation and learn how to create peace in your life. Presented by Matthew Raider, MD.

*RING, SING AND DANCE IN THE NEW YEAR!Friday, December 30 from 2-4 pmLots of music to sing and dance to, plus great snacks and some New Year’s crafts for extra fun!

TEEN CLASSES & EVENTSRegister online at www.pmlib.org. All classes & events are for students in grades 6-12. Registration begins October 1 unless otherwise noted. For more information or to register, stop by the Teen Desk or call 631-654-4700 ext. 251

BRIAN’S BOARD GAME BRIGADE Tuesdays from 3:30-5 pmPlay board games, old and new!

DROP IN FUNOctober 4, 12 from 2-3 pm, November 8 from 2-4 pm andDecember 27, 29 from 2-3 pm Maybe it’s a craft. Maybe it’s a game or movie. You need to come to fi nd out on days that school is closed but the Library is open!

TEEN FRIENDS Fridays, October 7, 21, November 4, 18 and December 2, 16 from 5-6 pmMeet new friends and help plan Library programs, events and so much more!

NAME THAT TUNEFriday, October 7 from 6:30-8 pmCan you name popular songs in just a few notes? SKETCHING WITH REYSaturdays, October 8, November 12 and December 17 from 3-4:30 pmPractice your drawing skills with our resident artist, Rey!

LEGO ROBOTICS:THE BASICS FOR GRADES 6-8Wednesdays, October 12, November 9 and December 14 from 4-6 pmLearn to build and program our Lego-based robot.

STAR WARS FANDOM NIGHTFriday, October 14 from 6:30-8:30 pmCelebrate Star Wars Reads Day in our Library not so far,

far away! Play trivia, enjoy Star Wars treats and much more!

TEEN TRAIN TRIP TO NYC:MUSEUM EXPLORERSSaturday, October 15 Come explore New York City on this teen-only train trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Meet us at the Patchogue Train station at 8:00 am sharp! $1 0.00 includes train and museum admission. Register by October 8; permission slip is required.

WITH KEVIN

Saturdays, October 15, November 19 and December 10 from 2-5 pm Explore fantastic new worlds and join the adventure.

SPOOKY CHOPPEDFriday, October 21 from 6:30-8 pm Celebrate this spooky month with some scary challenges! Will your dish be chopped?

ESCAPE THE ROOMFriday, October 28 from 5:30-8:30 pmCan you solve the puzzles and escape the dreaded Doom Dungeon before time runs out?

TEEN TRIVIA Friday, November 4 from 6:30-8:30 pmAnswer questions on movies, TV and much more!

TEENSaturdays, October 1, November 5 from 3-4 pm and December 17 from 1:30-2:30 pm Come and explore fantastic worlds on our private server!

HARRY POTTER FANDOM NIGHTFriday, November 18 from 6:30-8:30 pmCalling all muggles! Get sorted into houses and compete in some wizard themed events.

NERDS AND GEEKS AND GAMESFridays, November 25 & December 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm Come play video games, board games and card games.

SUPER SMASH BROS.TOURNAMENTFriday, December 2 from 6-8:30 pm Show off your skills and fi ght your way to victory in our Wii U tournament.

MAKE A GINGERBREAD HOUSESaturday, December 10 from 1:30-2:30 pm Guy from Swan Bakery will be here to show you how. Space is limited so make sure you sign up! All materials provided, just bring a box to carry your creation home.

CUTTHROAT KITCHEN HOLIDAY

Friday, December 16 from 6:30-8 pmEnjoy some holiday themed sabotages as you cook your way to the top!

FLASHBACK: 80’s NIGHTFriday, December 23 from 6-8:30 pmCelebrate the 80’s with food, a movie and much more.

DIY TERRARIUMWednesday, December 28 from 2-3 pmWant to have your very own indoor garden? Make a terrarium to take home and enjoy!

*OFF SITE EVENTPOLICE PRECINCT TOURWednesday, December 28 from 4-5 pm Curious about what’s behind the counter at your local police station? Meet us at the 5th Precinct on Waverly Avenue and get an exclusive tour with Q+A! Registration and permission slip required.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AROUND THE WORLDFriday, December 30 from 6:30-8:30 pmLearn the New Year’s traditions and enjoy snacks from other countries as we start the countdown to the New Year!

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SAT WORKSHOPSaturdays, October 8, 15 & 22 from 12-2 pm Register for our

3-week/6-hour workshop and learn some tips to improve your SAT score. This workshop will cover all sections of the exam. This FREE workshop is

sponsored by the Patchogue-Medford Friends of the Library.

THANK YOU TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF PATCHOGUE FOR SPONSORING THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:

COLLEGE FAIR BUS TRIP Monday, October 17 from 4:30-8:30 pm Explore your college options and meet college representatives at the Western Suffolk Counselors’

Association College Fair, held at the Upsky Hotel in Hauppauge. Bus leaves the Library parking lot promptly at 4:30 pm. Please arrive

15 minutes earlier. Registration and permission slip required.

COLLEGE ACCESS COUNSELINGTuesdays, October 18, November 1, 15, December 6 & 20 from 6-8 pmCall for an appointment or drop in to speak to our college and career

counselor. Discuss your college selection, fi nancial aid options, scholarships and other opportunities available to you.

RESUME WRITING/INTERVIEW SKILLS FOR GRADES 9-12Saturday, October 22 from 10-11:30 am Participants will draft competitive

resumes, practice successful interviewing skills and techniques. Community service hours for those who attend.

A light breakfast will be served.

COLLEGE READINESS FOR GRADES 9-12Saturday, October 29 from 10-11:30 am An overview of fi nancial aid,

scholarships, college application process, selecting a school and more,A light breakfast will be served

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS: COLLEGE ACCESS FAIRSunday, November 6 from 2-4 pm

Thinking about paying for college? We can help!• The truth about student loans • Don’t fear the FAFSA • 529 plans-

explained & explored. Walk-in credit counselor available.

PREPARING FOR THE SAT/ACT WORKSHOPMonday, November 7 from 6:30-8 pm This workshop focuses on

describing the differences between the two exams, and emphasizes their importance in regards to the holistic college application process.

SAT/ACT TESTING EVENTSaturday, November 12 from 10 am-2 pm During this event, students

can take a FREE practice test of their choosing. Results can be mailed, or students can come on Wednesday, November 16 from 6:30-8 pm

for an explanation of how to interpret their scores.

STUDY SKILLS AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIESMonday, December 5 from 6:30-8 pm This workshop is tailored to

help teens learn techniques to better study and complete their homework independently.

ePREPGet expert, online test prep courses for the SAT, ACT and PSAT.

Free access with your Patchogue-Medford Library card.

TEST PREP & COLLEGE READINESS

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TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESInterested in getting the latest updates on community service? Text @pmlv to 81010 !

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOOD AND FRIENDS Thursdays, October 13 andNovember 10 from 4-5 pm Practice your foreign language skills. Make new friends and enjoy some tasty treats!

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESSFridays, October 14 from 5-6 pm,November 25 and December 23, 30 from 5-6 pm Come assist with projects to help improve our community.

BOOK BUDDIES TRAININGThursday, November 3from 4:30-5:30 pm Learn to be a Book Buddy. Attend this mandatory training session, then read to young children once a week.

STUDY BUDDIES Mondays through Thursdays from 5:30-8 pm, excluding school holidays Help students in grades K-6 with their homework.

HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING Saturday, December 17 from 2-4 pmWrap holiday gifts for the Patchogue-Medford community!

MAKE A SCARECROW Saturday, October 8 from 10:30-11:30 am For families. Come OUTSIDE and build your most creative life-size scarecrow to take home. You supply the head, shirt and pants. The Library will provide the frame, stuffi ng and refreshments. Awards for all. (Raindate: October 15) This program will take place on the back lawn of the Carnegie Library.

FALL FEST Friday, October 21 from 10:30 am-12 pm For ages 2½-5 years. Join us for a celebration of autumn, with crafts, games, face painting, music, and snacks. Registration begins October 7.

SENSORY STORYTIME Monday, October 24 and/or

Monday, November 21 from 4:30-5:15 pm For families with children 3 years-2nd grade. Join us for a fun, interactive sensory-friendly experience for children of all abilities.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE Friday, December 9 from 6-7 or 7:30-8:30 pm or Saturday, December 10 from 10:30-11:30 am or 12-1 pm or Monday, December 12 from 6:30-7:30 pm For families. We will have everything you need to decorate a beautiful and delicious gingerbread house. Guy from Swan Bakery will be here to show you special decorating techniques. Please bring a box to carry your house home. Call to register one week before your session. ONE HOUSE per family. You may only register for ONE session.

POLAR EXPRESS EXTRAVAGANZA Thursday, December 22 from 5:30-6:30 pm For families with children 3 years-2nd grade. Join us for one of your favorite holiday stories with crafts and a special treat! Don’t forget to wear your pajamas!

HAPPY NOON YEAR! Friday, December 30 from 11 am-1 pm For families with children of all ages. Join us for crafts, games, dancing, karaoke and fun as we count down to the Noon year!

FAMILY FUNAll classes register one week in advance, unless otherwise stated.

MATH HOMEWORK HELP Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm, excluding school holidays Students in grades 6-12, bring your math homework and questions and receive help from a tutor.

LIVE HOMEWORK HELPGet online help with your homework from actual tutors every day from 2-11 pm. Want more information about this great, free service? Call ext. 248 with questions or to schedule an appointment with a librarian.

HOMEWORK MOTHERS OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN DISCUSSION GROUPMondays, October 17, November 7 and December 5from 10-10:45 am For mothers of children in elementary school. Join us to share ideas and create a support group to provide encouragement as you journey through your child’s early elementary years. Registration begins one month before.

MOTHERS OF INFANTS DISCUSSION GROUPThursdays, October 6, November 3, December 1and January 5 from 10-10:45 am For mothers and their children 2-11 months. Share the joys and challenges of motherhood with other moms and facilitator Kathy Roeder. Siblings welcome. Registration begins one month before.

MOTHERS OF TODDLERS DISCUSSION GROUPThursdays, October 6, November 3, December 1 and January 5 from 11-11:45 am For mothers and their children 12-35 months. Meet other moms and their terrifi c toddlers. Facilitator: Kathy Roeder. Siblings welcome. Registration begins one month before.

SHOTS FOR TOTSTuesdays, October 18, November 15 and December 20 from 3-6 pmNo registration necessary. Free only to those who are uninsured. For more information, call: Child Health Immunization Program Hotline (631) 854-0222.

RAISING FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CHILDREN

Wednesday, October 19 from 7-8:30 pm For parents. Do your children think money grows on trees or that your credit card is a magic gadget for getting anything you want? It is time to teach them about money. In this interactive workshop parents will learn basic money concepts kids need to know: saving, giving, allowances, chores and other ways to raise a fi nancially responsible child. Register beginning October 5.

INFANT MASSAGEThursdays, October 20 from 1-2 pm and October 27from 12:15-1:15 pm For parents with infants 2-13 months. Infant Massage is a beautiful way to comfort a baby and is clinically proven to reduce stress levels in baby and parent. This two-part class will teach you techniques that aid in sleep, digestion, development, teething and increased immunity. Register beginning October 6.

PARENTING CLASSES

For children birth-5th grade. Discover how much Elephant and Piggie Like to Read! Sign up for ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE LIKE TO READ! Family Reading Club beginning Monday, October 10 through Saturday, November 19. There will be a special show on Saturday, November 19 for reading club participants only.

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TWEENSaturdays, October 1, November 5from 2-3 pm and December 17 from 12:30-1:30 pm For grades 4-8. Explore the world of Minecraft on our own private server.

CODING WITH OZOBOTS Monday, October 10 from 4:30-5:15 pm For grades 4-8. Using color coded commands, create sequences and patterns with tiny robots!

STRING ARTFriday, October 14 from 4- 5 pmFor grades 4-8. Join us for some DIY crafting fun! Create a piece of string art to take home.

TWEENS CAN CROCHETSundays, October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, and December 4 & 11 from 1:30-3 pm For grades 4-8. Learn the basic stitches of crochet or work on a more advanced project. Bring medium worsted weight yarn and a size I crochet hook. Register for each week separately.

GLOW KNOTS MACRAMÉ BRACELETSaturday, October 22 from 2:30-3:30 pm For grades 4-8. Macramé a bracelet using orange and glow hemp. Finish your creation with a glow bead! Perfect for the fall season!

CRAFTS WITH RINETTE: HARVEST PUMPKIN Saturday, October 29 from 3-4:30 pm For grades 4-8. Make a fun fall decoration using burlap, decorative leaves and fl owers.PILGRIM HAT CENTERPIECESaturday, November 12 from 3-4:30 pm For grades 4-8. Make a festive centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table! FIREPLACE PAVERSaturday, December 10 from 3-4:30 pm For grades 4-8. Paint a cozy fi replace paver with Rinette to warm up your cold December nights!

MAKERSPACE FUNThursday, December 29 from 2:30-3:30 pm For grades 4-8. Come create, invent and learn using different STEM tools.

FOR TWEENSAll programs register one week in advance.All materials & instruction provided.

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BLOCK PARTY Friday October 14 from

10:30-11 am or 11:30 am-12 pmFor ages 18-35 months. Come to the Library and build all sorts of creations with our different blocks.

PETE THE CATTuesday, October 18 from 1-1:45pm or 2-2:45 pm For ages 2 ½--5 years.

Celebrate this popular character with activities, stories and crafts.

TEDDY BEAR, TEDDY BEAR STORYTIMEWednesday, October 19 from 4:30-5 pmFor ages 12-35 months. Bring your stuffed teddy to this storytime, with a story, rhymes and a simple craft.

TOT’S NIGHT OUTTuesdays, October 25 and/or November 22 and/or December 20 from 7-8 pm For ages 18 months-5 years. Interactive fun featuring singing, storytelling and a craft too!

TODDLERS EXPLORE Wednesdays, October 26

and/or December 21 from 4-4:45 pmFor ages 18-35 months. Toddlers play with different hands-on stations and see what they like best.

PUMPKINS, PUMPKINS EVERYWHEREThursday, October 27

from 10:30-11:15 am For ages 3½-5 years. Listen to a spooky story and decorate a small pumpkin.

CHEF’S KITCHEN Friday, October 28 from 4-4:45 pmFor ages 2½-5 years. Children will use their imaginations and become chefs! Wear an offi cial chef costume and create meals with our play food.

YOGA STORYTIME Tuesday, November 1 from 10:30-11 amFor ages 12-35 months From 11:15 am-12 pmFor ages 3-5 years Join Mary Hasel for a fun journey into literature! This program involves bending, stretching, singing, laughing and reading, allowing your children to experience storytime like they never have before.

TINY TUNES Wednesday, November 2 from 4:30-5 pm For ages 12-30 months. Songs and fi ngerplays that you know and love.

BILINGUAL RHYME TIMEThursday, October 6 from 3-3:30 pm and/or Wednesday, December 28 from 10:30-11 am For ages 2-35 months. A bilingual spin on our traditional Mother Goose program based on familiar nursery rhymes and songs.

LITTLE SCIENTISTS: APPLE EXPLORATIONThursday, October 6 from 4:15-5 pmFor ages 3-5 years. Learn all about apples from seed to harvest in this interactive science class. Create a harvest themed craft to take home.

BOOK BUDDIES Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20, and 27 and/or November 10, 17, December 1, 8, and 15 from 6-6:30 pm, 6:30-7 pmor 7-7:30 pm For ages 3 years-2nd grade. Encourage your child’s love of books and reading. Middle school student volunteers will read to your child.

GAMES FOR ONESSaturdays, October 8 and/or November 19 and/or December 3 from 10-10:45 am For ages 12-23 months.GAMES FOR TWOS:Saturdays, October 8 and/or November 19 and/or December 3 from 11-11:45 am For ages 24-35 months. BABY GAMESSaturdays, October 8 and/or November 19 and/or December 3 from 12-12:45 pm For ages 3-11 months.Age appropriate active learning games. Siblings welcome.

PARACHUTE PLAYMonday, October 10 from 10:30-11 am or 11:15-11:45 am and/or Wednesday, December 7 from 4:30-5 pm For ages 18-35 months. Songs, dances, and games with our parachute.

MONSTER MASHTuesday, October 11 from 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am For children ages 2½-5 years. Listen to our friendly monster story and make monster-ifi c crafts!

EDIBLE PUMPKIN PIE CLAYThursday, October 13 from 2:30-3:15 pmFor ages 2½-5 years. Make your own pumpkin clay to take home!

GAMES FOR ONESThursdays, October 13, November 10 and/or December 8 from 10-10:45 amFor ages 12-23 months.GAMES FOR TWOSThursdays, October 13, November 10 and/or December 8 from 11-11:45 amFor ages 24-35 months. BABY GAMESThursdays, October 13, November 10 and/or December 8 from 12-12:45 pmFor ages 3-11 months.

MOTHER GOOSE & MOREMonday, November 28 from 4:30-5 pmFor ages 2-35 months. Sing songs, rhymes and fi nger plays with your child.

123 PLAY WITH METuesdays, November 22, 29, December 13 & 20 from 10:15-11:30 amFor ages 12-35 months. The playgroup format of this 4 week program encourages parent and child to play together. Registration begins November 8.

PML HOSPITALMonday, December 5 from 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am For ages 2½-5 years. Bring your favorite stuffed toy or doll to our PML Hospital to fi x their “boo-boos”. Children get to wear a special doctor costume, too!

FIRST ARTTuesday, December 6 from 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am For ages 2½-5 years. Have fun with your child exploring simple art media: paint, collage, stamping, play dough and more!

MERRY EVERYTHING Tuesday, December 13 from 4:15-5 pm For ages 2½-5 years. It’s the holidays! Celebrate with an array of holiday crafts.

TWINKLY STARS STORYTIMEWednesday, December 14 from 4:30-5 pm For ages 12-35 months. Stars are bright on clear winter nights! Come enjoy this storytime, with a story, rhymes, and a simple craft.

PENGUIN EXPLORERSThursday, December 15 from 10:30-11 am For ages 3½-5 years. Help little penguin get rid of his hiccups. We’ll waddle like a penguin, play fun games and create a penguin craft.

DANCE WITH MEFriday, December 16 from 10-10:45 am For children ages 18-35 months. Join Great South Bay Dance for creative movement dance activities, free play, tumbling, and a story. Props, nursery rhymes, and imaginative play are combined in this fun class!

LET’S DANCE!Friday, December 16 from 11-11:45 am For children ages 3-5 years. Join Great South Bay Dance for a fun dance class and learn basic movements and vocabulary. Props and creative games make this class exciting!

PAJAMA STORYTIMEThursday, December 29 from 7-7:30 pm For ages 2½-5 years. Come to the Library in your pajamas to hear a cozy story and do a craft. Bring a stuffed toy, too!

INFANT, TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL CLASSESLITTLE SCIENTISTS: TOP SECRET TURKEYSaturday, November 5 from 10-10:45 amFor ages 3-5 years. You have been selected for a top secret spy mission to uncover where the turkey is hiding. Use the clues you are given and the facts you learn about wild turkeys to solve the mystery in this interactive science program. Create a gobbling good craft to take home.

DUCK FOR PRESIDENT Tuesday, November 8 from 11-11:30 amFor children 3-5 years. Will Duck become president of the United States? Come fi nd out and make a craft too!

BOX PARTY Wednesday, November 9 from

10:30-11 am or 11:30 am-12 pm For ages 12-35 months. Let’s use our imaginations with this cardboard box play program!

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY: BABIES AND BOOKSMonday, November 14 from 11-11:30 am For ages 2-11 months. Learn the best in board books, and learn some rhymes and songs for an enjoyable introduction to literacy.

LET’S TALK TURKEYTuesday, November 15 from 10-10:45 am or 11-11:45 am For ages 2½- 5 years. A Thanksgiving story and celebration with crafts and fun activities.

GOBBLE GOBBLE STORYTIMEWednesday, November 16 from

4:30-5 pm For ages 12-35 months. Let’s talk turkeys at this fun storytime with a story, rhymes and a simple craft.

MOUSE PAINTThursday, November 17 from 10:30-11 am For ages 3½-5 years. Explore the world of color with three white mice who fi nd some cans of paint and mix it up.

THANKSGIVING STORYTIMEThursday, November 17 from 2:30-3:15 pm For ages 2½-5 years. Listen to Thanksgiving stories and make a turkey craft!

CONSTRUCTION ZONEFriday, November 18 from 4-4:45 pmFor ages 2½-5 years. Build with our blocks, use our special tool kits, and wear offi cial construction worker outfi ts.

BABIES BOOGIEMonday, November 21 from 1-1:45 pm & December 6 from 6-6:45 pmFor ages 3-17 months.TODDLERS TANGO Monday, November 21 & December 6 from 7-7:45 pm For ages 18-35 months. Explore movement with music, dances, instruments, fi nger plays, and props.

CHILDREN’S & PARENTS’ SERVICESPLEASE REGISTER BEGINNING ONE WEEK BEFORE EACH CLASS in person, by telephone, or for most classes, online. All district residents must have a valid PML card to register. Child should be the age stated by the date of the class. Infants, toddlers and preschoolers attend with a parent/caregiver. School-age children attend independently. Call for more information.

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SCHOOL-AGE CLASSESSTORY TIME CAFÉWednesdays, October 5, November 2, December 7 and January 4 from 6:30-7 pm For grades K-2. Now serving: wonderful stories and seasonal refreshments.

APPLE EXPLORATIONThursday, October 6 from 5:15-6 pmFor grades K-3. Learn all about apples from seed to harvest in this interactive science class. Create a harvest themed craft to take home.

GIVING BACK TO MY COMMUNITY Thursdays, October 13 & November 3and Monday, December 5 from 4:15-5:15 pm For grades 3-5. Be part of our group and do great things for your community. October: Fall planting. November: Thanking our veterans. December: Cards for kids.

DUCT TAPE WALLETSFriday, October 14 from

7-7:45 pm For grades K-3 Keep your money safe in a duct tape wallet you will make. Hear some stories, too!

SKULL BITES MAGNETSMonday, October 17 from 4:30-5:30 pm For grades K-3. Hang this clothespin craft on anything magnetic. But beware, it will chomp on anything that comes close!

BOOK TIME WITH A DOG Mondays, October 17 and/or

November 14 and/or Wednesday, December 14 from 6:00, 6:20, 6:40 or 7 pm For grades 1-6. Practice reading aloud to a certifi ed therapy dog.

JUNGLE BOOK MOVIE NIGHTFriday, October 21 from 6:30-8:30 pm For grades 2-6. Watch the new Disney feature. Save room for popcorn and a drink!

SPOOKTACULAR STANDTuesday, October 25 from 4:15-5 pm or 5:15-6 pm For grades K-5. Make this seasonal decoration for your Halloween table.

OREO SPIDERSFriday, October 28 from 7-7:30 pm For grades K-5. Make an edible spider cookie to take home!

MINECRAFT LEGOFriday, November 4 from 6-7 pm

or 7:15-8:15 pm For grades 1-5. Come play with our new Minecraft Legos, build friendships and enjoy a light snack.

TOP SECRET TURKEYSaturday, November 5 from 11-11:45 amFor grades K-3. You have been selected for a top secret spy mission to uncover where the turkey is hiding. Use the clues you are given and the facts you learn about wild turkeys to solve the mystery in this interactive science program. Create a gobbling good craft for home.

CREATE YOUR OWN PIXEL ART!Monday, November 7 from 4:30-5:30 pm For grades K-4. If you enjoy playing Minecraft, then this program is for you! Create your own pixel artwork by using a template that shows a game character, shape, action hero or cartoon.

TURTLE FOBMonday, November 14 from 4:30-5:30 pm For grades K-3. What do turtles and full moons have in common? Learn what the Native Americans think, make a leather fob into a necklace and listen to some full moon stories!

THANKSGIVING DOOR HANGERTuesday, November 15 from 4:15-5 pmor 5:15-6 pm For grades K-5. Create a Happy Thanksgiving hanger to decorate your door.

PILGRIM HAT COOKIESFriday, November 18 from 7-7:30 pm For grades K-5. Make a delicious hat using chocolate cookies and candy!

HAPPY HOLIDAYSSTORYTIME & CRAFTFriday, December 2 from 4-4:45 pm For grades K-3. Join us for stories that celebrate the holiday season and design a decoration to take home.

JOIN A WINTER READING CLUB! December 27, 2016 - February 26, 2017

Catch a Dragon By the Taleatch a Dragon By the Tale!ONCE UPON A BOOK- For ages infant to pre-kindergarten.

ROYAL READERS- For children in grades K-6.

Visit us on or after December 27 with your PML card to pick up your membership packet. It contains your chart, reading club rules and a few surprises. Complete your reading chart before February 26, 2017 to receive a prize and be entered into a raffl e.

SNOWMAN SNOW GLOBETuesday, December 6 from 4:30-5:30 pm For grades K-4. Make your own liquid-free snowman snow globe craft to take home for the holidays!

MERRY MAILTuesday, December 13 from 5:15-6 pm For grades K-5. Make a holiday card holder to display your seasons’ greetings.

FINDING DORY MOVIE NIGHT

Friday, December 16 from 6:30-8:30 pm For grades K-5. Watch the new Disney feature and enjoy popcorn and a drink!

LEGO MADNESSWednesday, December 28 from 10:30-11:30 am or 11:45 am-12:45 pmFor grades 1-5. School break, LEGOs, friends and a snack– what could be better than that? Join us for this massive Lego build.

NUMBER NOOKThe Number Nook (designed for children ages Pre-K-2nd grade) is available for play on the CAPS fl oor. Children can shop in a

play store, place items on a play conveyor belt, check out at the play cash register and pay with play money! This activity center will help children to learn basic math skills and money concepts.

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SPECIAL PROGRAMSGET YOUR FUTURE KINDERGARTEN STUDENT OFF TO A GREAT START with our year-long Kindergarten readiness program. Literacy kits on a variety of topics are fi lled with books and learning activities for child and parent to use at home are available for families who register. We are now accepting applications from parents with children who will enter Kindergarten in September 2017. Sign up with a librarian in Children’s and Parents’ Services now.

We are looking for Family Child Care Providers who are registered and/or certifi ed to participate in our PORTABLE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM. A children’s librarian will visit monthly and conduct a storytime for the children in your care. Family Child Care Providers who are district residents may call the Children’s and Parents’ Services desk to register.

MUTT-I-GREES IN THE LIBRARY – DONATION STATION Donations of paper towels are needed at our local animal shelters. Please stop by the Children’s Department if you want to donate.

HOMEWORK HELPSTUDY BUDDIESMonday-Thursday from 5:30-8 pm For grades K-6. Drop in for a half hour of homework help from a teen volunteer. See calendar for exact dates.

WEDNESDAY HOMEWORK HELPWednesdays, October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30 at 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30 pm

THURSDAY HOMEWORK HELPThursdays, October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 & December 1 at 5, 5:30, 6 & 6:30 pm For grades 1-5. A certifi ed teacher will be available to help children with homework. Register beginning one week before each Session.

¡ZUMBA CON SALLY! Sábados en octubre 9:45-10:45 am Una gran forma para ejercitar el cuerpo de manera divertida con fácil rutina-cardio. Traiga agua y toalla. Para registrarse llame al 631-654-4700 ext 220 ó en línea www.pmlib.org. Para edades de 16 años en adelante.

ASESORAMIENTO DE CREDITO Y VIVIENDA GRATIS

Jueves 6 y 25 de octubre y 3, 17 y 30 de noviembre 4:30-7:30 pm Hable con un asesor de crédito y viviendas certifi cado por el Departmento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EEUU, conocido como HUD, por sus siglas en ingles. Aumente su puntaje de crédito - obtenga un análisis de su puntaje de crédito y instrucciones en como aumentarlo. Pague sus tarjetas de crédito - aprenda de planes de repago que disminuyan sus tasas de interés y combina sus pagos - Obtenga un reporte de sus préstamos estudiantiles y opciones disponibles para disminuir sus pagos. Inscríbase para su cita individual en pmlib.org o 631-654-4700 ext. 228.

INTRODUCCIÓN BILINGÜE A LAS COMPUTADORAS E INTERNET Viernes 7, 14 y 21 de octubre Una clase de computación para principiantes con énfasis en aprender ingles como segundo idioma en las áreas de audición, habla, lectura, escritura y utilización de computadoras. Regístrese empezando el 3 de octubre. Llame al 631-654-4700 ext. 252 o en línea www.pmlib.org.

¡MADRES LATINAS! Lunes, octobre 10, 24, lunes, noviembre 7, 21, lunes, deciembre 5, 19 Grupo de apoyo educativo para mujeres que hablan español, en busca de un mejor futuro familiar, emocional y espiritual. Para más información, llame al 631-654-4700 ext. 228.

EDUCANDO A NIÑOS FINANCIERAENTE RESPONSABLES

Miércoles el 19 de octubre 7-8:30 pm¿Creen sus hijos que el dinero crece en los árboles? ¿O que su tarjeta de crédito es un instrumento mágico para obtener todo lo que desea? Es hora de enseñarles sobre el dinero. En este taller interactivo los padres aprenderán los conceptos básicos sobre el dinero que los niños necesitan saber: ahorrar, dar, propinas, labores de la casa y otras formas de educar a sus niños para que sean fi nancieramente responsables. La registración se inicia el 5 de octubre.

AYUDA PERSONAL CON COMPUTACIÓN BÁSICA EN ESPAÑOL Sábados No se frustre usando la computadora. Si tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda con computación básica, pare en el escritorio de referencia o llame al 631-654-4700 ext. 228 para hacer una cita de computación personal.

CONSEJERÍA GRATUITA DE SERVICIOS COMUNITARIOS¿Tienes preguntas sobre algún tipo de servicio comunitario y no sabes cómo buscar ayuda? Nuestra consejera, Ana Giraldo, MPA, te puede ayudar con los recursos adecuados, ya sea llenar formularios, información sobre seguro de salud, vivienda justa, y mucho más. Regístrese llamando al 631-654-4700 ext. 228.

CONSEJERÍA BILINGÜE DE INMIGRACIÓN Los martes 3-7 pm Asistencia gratuita con las consultas generales. Regístrese: 631-654-4700 ext. 234.

CONSEJERÍA BILINGÜE PROFESSIONALNuestras consejeras profesionales bilingües le pueden ayudar a descubrir la carrera que tanto desea. Ya sea cambiar de trabajo, revisar su hoja de vida, encontrar la universidad adecuada o asistirlo con el proceso de solicitar ayuda fi nanciera. Regístrese: 631-654-4700 ext. 228.

CLASES EN ESPAÑOL

*ONLINE SHOPPINGWednesday, October 5 from 6:30-8:30 pmProtect yourself when shopping online and learn services that are available and how to take full advantage of them.

*EXCEL BASICSSaturday, October 8 from 3-5 pmLearn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2010. Prerequisite: Word Essentials or some experience using Excel.

*LANGUAGE LABWednesdays, October 12, November 16& December 14 from 6:30-8:30 pmPractice the language you are learning with Rosetta Stone with assistance from a librarian.

*INTRO TO WINDOWS 10Thursday, October 13 or December 8from 10 am-12 pm Windows 10 is the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system for PCs and tablets. Bring your laptop or tablet with you or borrow one of ours.

*COMPUTER BASICSWednesday, October 19 from 6:30-8:30 pm Learn the basics of using a computer and practice using a mouse.

*MS WORD BASICSThursday, October 27 from 10 am-12 pmLearn how to create and edit a document with Word.

*MAKE YOUR OWN HOLIDAY CARDSWednesday, November 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm Making holiday cards doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Join us to see how easy and fun it is!

*INTERNET BASICSThursday, November 10 from 10 am-12 pm Use a web browser to access the web and use Google to fi nd information.

*SAVE YOUR STUFFThursday, November 17 from 10:30 am-12 pm Learn how to save and organize your fi les on your computer, on your USB drive and in the cloud.

*GOOGLE CALENDARWednesday, December 7 from 1-2:30 pmLearn how to use Google’s online calendar for effective time management, sharing event information, invites, notifi cations and more. You must have an email address to attend this class.

*STAY SAFE ONLINESaturday, December 10 from 3-4:30 pm Protect your personal information online and avoid common Internet scams.

*INTRODUCTION TO SOUND RECORDING AND PODCASTINGTuesday, December 13 from 6:30-8:30 pm Express yourself through sound! Learn the science behind digital audio recording, and learn techniques to create your fi rst podcast.

*WHAT’S APPENING?Thursday, December 15 from 10:30 am-12 pm The latest and greatest apps. Bring your device and apps you’d like to share.

*iPAD 1: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEVICEWednesday, December 28 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm*iPAD 2: SETTINGSThursday, December 29 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm This two-part class will help you get started and learn all about your iPad/iPhone. Please bring your your apple id and password.

COMPUTER CLASSES

MITTEN TREE

Registration for district residents begins October 1 unless otherwise noted. Out-of-district residents may register one week after.

MUSIC ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOONSONGS OF THE 60s October 16 at 2:30 pm Ken Ellis and his acoustic band.

THE PAUL EFFMAN ENSEMBLE November 6 at 2:30 pm

Standards and popular tunes from the Great American Songbook.

WINTER CONCERT December 11 at 2:30 pmClassical music hits and seasonal favorites with the Karkowska Sisters.

Saturdays, October 15 & November 19 from 10 am-3 pm

DON’T MISS THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALES

GALLERY EXHIBITS IN OUR LOWER LOBBYOctober: South Bay Art Association

November: Lynn Kinsella

December: Karen Miller O’Keefe-Photographs & Memories

with the Karkowska Sisters.

DATES toREMEMBER

LIBRARY CLOSED:November 11 – Veterans DayNovember 23 at 3 pmNovember 24 – Thanksgiving DayDecember 24 – Christmas Eve

December 25 – Christmas DayDecember 26December 31 at 12 noonJanuary 1, 2

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS:October 18, November 15 & December 20 at 5:30 pm Meeting to discuss the 2017-18 budget will be held at regular Board Meetings on December 20, January 17 & February 21, 2017. The proposed budget will be adopted at the February Board Meeting.

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