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Friday November 20, 2009 Go To Top
misc_teaching 9:30 AM  -  11:30 AM The Voice of Grandparents Support Group     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Overseen by Sari Flesch, AA, BA, and LSW. Grandparents gather to share their experiences and know when to intervene.
    Location: Meeting Room 3
 
rec_aerobics 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Chair Exercise     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Led by – RSVP volunteer instructor Millie Danko
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
misc_asl_h 10:30 AM  -  11:30 PM Sign with Me: Mommy and Me: Session II     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Join us for a 3-week program: Friday, November 20 December 4 and 11.

Babies learn their first words in ASL (American Sign Language) while having fun listening to stories and engaging in an art activity.
Ages 9 - 18 months with participating adult.

Registration begins Tuesday, November 6.

Elmont Memorial Library Registration Policy for Storytimes and Book Clubs

Due to the nature of storytimes, the Sign w/ Me: Mommy and me, Tater Tots (American Sign Language programs), and book club programs, i.e. a progressive build up to literacy, only Elmont Library card holders who are registered for these programs may attend. If a storytime, ASL program, or book club has a full registration, please note that you will not be able to participate, even if there are openings on any particular day.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Story Room
 
misc_asl_h 11:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Tater Tots: Session II     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Join us for a 3-week program: Friday, November 20, December 4 and 11.

Toddlers learn words in ASL (American Sign Language) to enhance vocabulary and language acquistion skills, while having fun listening to stories and engaging in an art activity.

Ages 18 months - 3 years with participating adults.

Registration begins Friday, November 6.

Elmont Memorial Library Registration Policy for Storytimes and Book Clubs

Due to the nature of storytimes, the Sign w/ Me: Mommy and me, Tater Tots (American Sign Language programs), and book club programs, i.e. a progressive build up to literacy, only Elmont Library card holders who are registered for these programs may attend. If a storytime, ASL program, or book club has a full registration, please note that you will not be able to participate, even if there are openings on any particular day.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Story Room
 
ent_note 12:30 PM  -  2:00 PM Sing Along With Irv     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext.1002   
    Irv Plastock is an accomplished artist. His program, Sing Along With Irv, is an acapella adult participation singing experience. His program will include performances of favorite Frank Sinatra songs.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
ent_filmproj 2:30 PM  -  4:00 PM Movie: The Great Buck Howard     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1003   
    Once upon a time Buck Howard spent his days in the limelight as a mentalist extraordinaire! His act has lost its luster. Convinced his comeback is imminent, Buck needs a new road manager and personal assistant. Recent law school drop-out and pseudo-writer Troy Gable needs a job and a purpose. They connect. Watch the magic. And Buck’s comeback.
PG-13 90 minutes 2009
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
rec_paintpalette 4:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Teen Crafts with Vivian     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Young Adult Librarian   354-5280 ext. 247   
    ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FOR TEENS GRADES 7-12
For all teen programs and activities:
•Register in person at the YA Desk or by phone
•To register for a program, please have your Elmont Public Library card
•Registration for each program begins 3-4 weeks before the program’s date
•Priority is given to Elmont residents and cardholders
•No fees
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Saturday November 21, 2009 Go To Top
nat_flower02 11:30 AM  -  1:30 PM Girl Scouts Troop 1078     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5380 ext. 1002   
    Girl Scout Troop 1078 meeting.
Contact Leader Angela Williams Hunte 917-447-3642
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
holiday_wreath 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Holiday Book Buddies     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Children ages 3 - 6 will enjoy holiday stories read to them by young adults in the community. Take home a craft too!

Registration begins Saturday, December 5.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
holiday_turkey 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Holiday T.A.G. Buddies     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Young Adult Librarian   354-5280 ext. 247   
    The members of the Teen Advisory Group of the Elmont Public Library will be reading aloud a variety of Thanksgiving stories to children ages 3-5.

ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FOR TEENS GRADES 7-12
For all teen programs and activities:
•Register in person at the YA Desk or by phone
•To register for a program, please have your Elmont Public Library card
•Registration for each program begins 3-4 weeks before the program’s date
•Priority is given to Elmont residents and cardholders
•No fees
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
misc_kidsreading 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Girl Empowerment Now     Tell a Friend
    Program Co-ordinator Angela Williams Hunte.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
ent_conductor Salvatore Chiarelli presents an Afternoon of Italian Opera and Songs     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    An afternoon of Italian Opera and Songs with Salvadore Chiarelli.

Come see why this talented tenor who sings with a unique operatic style, displaying a rare combination of power and beauty has thoroughly pleased his audience with what critics have described as “unforgettable, fantastic, one of a kind voice”
    Location: Theatre
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Sunday November 22, 2009 Go To Top
holiday_xmastree 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Ballet Selections form the Nutcracker     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1003   
    The Ohman School of classical ballet presents a mini Nutcracker. A wonderful way to celebrate the oncoming holiday season!
Free Library-Sponsored Theater Production
    Location: Theatre
Monday November 23, 2009 Go To Top
misc_kidsreading 10:15 AM  -  11:15 AM Family Pre-School Hour     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Enjoy these special one hour programs with your pre-school family featuring singing, dancing, storytelling and a craft.

For families with children age 18 months - pre-school with adult.

Registration begins Monday, November 9.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Craft Room
 
misc_kidsreading 11:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Family Pre-School Hour     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Enjoy these special one hour programs with your pre-school family featuring singing, dancing, storytelling and a craft.

For families with children age 18 months - pre-school with adult.

Registration begins Monday, November 9.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Craft Room
 
rec_games 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Bridge Practice     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Join your friends for a round of bridge!
    Location: Classroom
 
lib_book01 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Book Club: Handle With Care     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    HANDLE WITH CARE is the story of a family living with its youngest child's rare medical condition, which causes her bones to break. Told primarily through the voices of Willow' s mother, Charlotte, her father, Sean, her adolescent sister, the obstetrician, and a lawyer, the novel wrenched readers' hearts as it examines motherhood, family, and disability. Handel With Care is the latest addition to Jodi Picoult’s collection of timely topical novels.
Cara Howfield will lead the discussion.
Light refreshments will be served.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
misc_kidsreading 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Family Pre-School Hour: Tot's Night Out     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Enjoy these special one hour programs with your pre-school family featuring singing, dancing, storytelling and a craft.

For families with children age 18 months - pre-school with adult.

Registration begins Monday, November 9.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Craft Room
 
misc_usflag 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Council Meeting     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Councilman Ambrousino is meeting with Elmont Civic organizations to discuss the possibility of an Elmont youth activity center.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
misc_usflag 7:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Argo Civic Meeting     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Argo Civic Meeting. Contact Mimi Pierre 516-592-3823
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Tuesday November 24, 2009 Go To Top
rec_games 10:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Intermediate Bridge Classes w/ Mimi     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Bridge is a challenging game that will offer you many hours of pleasure! Make new friends, while energizing your brain cells. This is not a beginner’s class! You must have some previous knowledge of playing Bridge.
The class meets every Tuesday through December 29 from 10 to 11:45 am
Registration began September 1st.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
misc_kidsreading1 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Fall Storytimes: Play Pals     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Join us for a 6-week program: Tuesdays, October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 and 24th for one hour of unstructured play with some great toys.
Children age 18 - 29 months with adult.

Registration begins Tuesday, October 6.

Please keep in mind: proof of child's age required if not already on file at the library.
Child's birthday must fall between May 20, 2007 and April 20, 2008.

Elmont Memorial Library Registration Policy for Storytimes and Book Clubs

Due to the nature of storytimes, the Sign w/ Me: Mommy and me, Tater Tots (American Sign Language programs), and book club programs, i.e. a progressive build up to literacy, only Elmont Library card holders who are registered for these programs may attend. If a storytime, ASL program, or book club has a full registration, please note that you will not be able to participate, even if there are openings on any particular day.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
rec_games 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Bridge Practice     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Join your friends for a round of bridge!
    Location: Classroom
 
misc_none 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Movie: American Son     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1003   
    The story of a young marine, from Camp Pendleton, who is forced to confront the complexities of adulthood, and a dysfunctional home life, during a 4-day Thanksgiving break.
R 1.5 hours 2009
    Location: Meeting Room 2
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lib_bookpurple 4:30 PM  -  5:15 PM Afternoon Adventures - Grades K - 3     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    45 minutes of stories, activities, snacks, crafts and games.
Grades K - 3 will meet on October 6, 27 November 10 and 24.

Registration begins Tuesday, September 22.
    Location: Craft Room
 
office_money_bills_coins 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Get Ready For College: Beat the High Cost Of College     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Young Adult Librarian   354-5280 ext. 247   
    A step-by-step workshop addressing: student aid sources, FAFSA forms, eligibility for grants and loans, NY State aid, filling for financial aid and best web sites to search for scholarships.

ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FOR TEENS GRADES 7-12
For all teen programs and activities:
•Register in person at the YA Desk or by phone
•To register for a program, please have your Elmont Public Library card
•Registration for each program begins 3-4 weeks before the program’s date
•Priority is given to Elmont residents and cardholders
•No fees
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
nat_leaf_fall 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Nassau County Explorers     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Nassau County Explorers youth education sponcered by the Nassau County Police Department.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
Wednesday November 25, 2009 Go To Top
misc_baby.GIF 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Mommy and Me: Baby Time @ the Library     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Join us for a one hour, 6-week playtime program: Wednesdays, October 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25 and December 2nd.

Enjoy playtime with your little one, ending with songs, rhymes and fingerplays.
Children 2 - 14 months.

Registration begins October 7.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
office_meeting1 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM TOPS     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext 1002   
    TOPS - Take Off Pounds - Sensibly meeting for interested dieters.
    Location: Meeting Room 3
 
lib_book_red 1:30 PM  -  2:15 PM Fall Storytimes: Pre-School Storytime     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Children ages 3 1/2 - 5 years are invited to a 6-week program: Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18 and 25. Listen to stories, songs, rhymes and a craft.

Registration begins Wednesday, September 30.

Please keep in mind: Proof of child's age required if not already on file at the library.
Child's birthday must fall between October 14, 2004 and April 14, 2006.

Elmont Memorial Library Registration Policy for Storytimes and Book Clubs

Due to the nature of storytimes, the Sign w/ Me: Mommy and me, Tater Tots (American Sign Language programs), and book club programs, i.e. a progressive build up to literacy, only Elmont Library card holders who are registered for these programs may attend. If a storytime, ASL program, or book club has a full registration, please note that you will not be able to participate, even if there are openings on any particular day.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Story Room
 
lib_book3 4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Book Trekkers     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Book club for children in grades 5 and 6. Join us for a snack and lively discussion as we read Blue Balliett's Chasing Vermeer.

The club will meet on the following dates:
Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18 and 25.

Registration begins Wednesday, September 30. Limited to 12 participants.


Elmont Memorial Library Registration Policy for Storytimes and Book Clubs

Due to the nature of storytimes, the Sign w/ Me: Mommy and me, Tater Tots (American Sign Language programs), and book club programs, i.e. a progressive build up to literacy, only Elmont Library card holders who are registered for these programs may attend. If a storytime, ASL program, or book club has a full registration, please note that you will not be able to participate, even if there are openings on any particular day.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Craft Room
Friday November 27, 2009 Go To Top
rec_aerobics 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Chair Exercise     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Led by – RSVP volunteer instructor Millie Danko
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
elect_video_camera 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Day After Thanksgiving Movie     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Join us on your day off for a great movie.

Movie to be announced.

No registration needed.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
misc_none 2:30 PM  -  4:00 PM Movie: Bye Bye Birdie     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1003   
    Singing idol Conrad Birdie is drafted thus sending the American teenage girls into a tailspin. The effect is almost the same on the songwriter, Albert Peterson, who had written the title song for Birdie’s next movie.
G-13 112 minutes 1963
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
elect_video_camera 4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Teen Screen     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Young Adult Librarian   354-5280 ext. 247   
    Movie to be announced.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Saturday November 28, 2009 Go To Top
nat_flower02 11:30 AM  -  1:30 PM Girl Scouts Troop 1078     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5380 ext. 1002   
    Girl Scout Troop 1078 meeting.
Contact Leader Angela Williams Hunte 917-447-3642
    Location: Meeting Room 1
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nat_snowman 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Broad Hollow Theatre: Frosty the Snowman     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Broad Hollow Theatre   516-775-4420   www.broadhollow.org
    The Broad Hollow Children's Theatre at Elmont
presents Frosty the Snowman
For tickets contact the box office.
Elmont card holders recieve a discount!
Monday November 30, 2009 Go To Top
rec_games 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Bridge Practice     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Join your friends for a round of bridge!
    Location: Classroom
Tuesday December 1, 2009 Go To Top
rec_games 10:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Intermediate Bridge Classes w/ Mimi     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Bridge is a challenging game that will offer you many hours of pleasure! Make new friends, while energizing your brain cells. This is not a beginner’s class! You must have some previous knowledge of playing Bridge.
The class meets every Tuesday through December 29 from 10 to 11:45 am
Registration began September 1st.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
rec_games 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Bridge Practice     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Join your friends for a round of bridge!
    Location: Classroom
 
elect_video_camera 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Movie:Confessions of a Shopaholic     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1002   
    Confessions of a Shopaholic - Based on the book by Sophie Kinsella, Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) is 25 years old and lives with her best friend Suze in a trendy part of town. She has a boring job that doesn’t begin to pay for her shopping addiction. When cutting back doesn’t work, she tries to make more money and, ironically, becomes a financial advice columnist in this comedy.
PG 104 minutes 2009
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
lib_bookpurple 4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Afternoon Adventures - Grades 4 - 6     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    45 minutes of stories, activities, snacks, crafts and games.
Grades 4 - 6 will meet on October 13, November 3, 17 and December 1.

Registration begins Tuesday, September 22.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Craft Room
 
nat_leaf_fall 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Girl Scouts Meeting     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Girl Scout troop 1092 meeting.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
misc_usflag 7:30 PM  -  8:45 PM East End Civic Meeting     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    East End Civic Meeting.
Contact Pat Nicolosi 516-328-9786
    Location: Meeting Room 2
Wednesday December 2, 2009 Go To Top
misc_baby.GIF 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Mommy and Me: Baby Time @ the Library     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Join us for a one hour, 6-week playtime program: Wednesdays, October 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25 and December 2nd.

Enjoy playtime with your little one, ending with songs, rhymes and fingerplays.
Children 2 - 14 months.

Registration begins October 7.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
office_meeting1 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM TOPS     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext 1002   
    TOPS - Take Off Pounds - Sensibly meeting for interested dieters.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
holiday_gift 4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Penguin Coaster and Hot Cocoa Mug     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Children in grades K - 3 will hand paint their own cocoa mug and a coaster to keep it on. Goodies for making hot chocolate included.

Registration begins Wednesday, November 18.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Craft Room
 
food_pizza 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Winter Box and Cookies     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Children in grades 4 - 6 can decorate a pizza box with a snowman design and some yummy cookies with assorted treats.

Registration begins Monday, November 18.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Craft Room
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Thursday December 3, 2009 Go To Top
misc_quilt2 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Arts and Crafts Guild     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   345-5280 ext.1003   
    No Instructor present - just shared expertise.
Join fellow Crafters and work on projects, patterns, community projects or holiday gifts.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
lib_book_mag 4:30 PM  -  6:30 PM Poetry Workshop w/ Dr. Linda Opyr     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Dr. Linda Opyr will conduct a Fall and Winter Poetry Workshop. Dr. Opyr is the author of six collections of poetry and has been published in numerous journals and magazines. Participants in the workshop will have the opportunity to write poetry and share what they’ve written. Bring paper and a pen and the desire to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of writing good poems!
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
anim_horse 6:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Race for Education     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adutt Reference    354-5280 ext.1002   
    Race For Education sponsered by the Race Track Ministrey.
    Location: Classroom
 
elect_video_camera 6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Movie:Brothers Bloom (movie & lecture)     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1002   
    Brothers Bloom (movie & lecture)
Siblings (Adam Brody & Mark Ruffalo) are the best con-men in the world, swindling millions. They’re ready to retire but take on one last job. While doing so, they show a beautiful heiress the time of her life during a world-wide romp.
PG-13 113 minutes 2008
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
misc_usflag 7:30 PM  -  8:45 PM ECCC Meeting     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Elmont Community Collation Counsel (ECCC)Meeting. Contact Joyce Stowe.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Friday December 4, 2009 Go To Top
rec_aerobics 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Chair Exercise     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Led by – RSVP volunteer instructor Millie Danko
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
misc_asl_h 10:30 AM  -  11:30 PM Sign with Me: Mommy and Me: Session II     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Join us for a 3-week program: Friday, November 20 December 4 and 11.

Babies learn their first words in ASL (American Sign Language) while having fun listening to stories and engaging in an art activity.
Ages 9 - 18 months with participating adult.

Registration begins Tuesday, November 6.

Elmont Memorial Library Registration Policy for Storytimes and Book Clubs

Due to the nature of storytimes, the Sign w/ Me: Mommy and me, Tater Tots (American Sign Language programs), and book club programs, i.e. a progressive build up to literacy, only Elmont Library card holders who are registered for these programs may attend. If a storytime, ASL program, or book club has a full registration, please note that you will not be able to participate, even if there are openings on any particular day.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Story Room
 
misc_asl_h 11:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Tater Tots: Session II     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Join us for a 3-week program: Friday, November 20, December 4 and 11.

Toddlers learn words in ASL (American Sign Language) to enhance vocabulary and language acquistion skills, while having fun listening to stories and engaging in an art activity.

Ages 18 months - 3 years with participating adults.

Registration begins Friday, November 6.

Elmont Memorial Library Registration Policy for Storytimes and Book Clubs

Due to the nature of storytimes, the Sign w/ Me: Mommy and me, Tater Tots (American Sign Language programs), and book club programs, i.e. a progressive build up to literacy, only Elmont Library card holders who are registered for these programs may attend. If a storytime, ASL program, or book club has a full registration, please note that you will not be able to participate, even if there are openings on any particular day.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Story Room
 
elect_video_camera 2:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Movie: Duplicity     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1002   
    Duplicity is a romantic comedy spy-thriller starring Julia Roberts and Clive Owen, about two corporate spies with a romantic history who collaborate to carry out a complicated con.
PG-13 125minutes 2009
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
rec_paintpalette 4:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Teen Crafts with Vivian     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Young Adult Librarian   354-5280 ext. 247   
    ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FOR TEENS GRADES 7-12
For all teen programs and activities:
•Register in person at the YA Desk or by phone
•To register for a program, please have your Elmont Public Library card
•Registration for each program begins 3-4 weeks before the program’s date
•Priority is given to Elmont residents and cardholders
•No fees
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Saturday December 5, 2009 Go To Top
misc_none 10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Girl Scouts Troop 1465     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Meeting for Girl Scout Troop 1465.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
misc_none 11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Yoga and the Imagination - Grades K - 3     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    PROGRAM CANCELED - Due to programmer cancellation.

Listen to some great stories and bring the characters to life through yoga postures in this wonderful interactive workshop.

Registration begins Saturday, November 21.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
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nat_flower02 11:30 AM  -  1:30 PM Girl Scouts Troop 1078     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5380 ext. 1002   
    Girl Scout Troop 1078 meeting.
Contact Leader Angela Williams Hunte 917-447-3642
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
misc_smiley 12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Teen Advisory Group Meeting     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Young Adult Librarian   354-5280 ext. 247   
    Interested in making a difference at the library? Would you like to help select the types of workshops and programs for teens that we offer? How about helping with the selection of books, music and other materials for teens? If so, drop by and register (if you didn’t already) for our Teen Advisory Group. Help make a difference and let your voice be heard. Great for community service!
    Location: Story Room
 
nat_snowman 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Broad Hollow Theatre: Frosty the Snowman     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Broad Hollow Theatre   516-775-4420   www.broadhollow.org
    The Broad Hollow Children's Theatre at Elmont
presents Frosty the Snowman
For tickets contact the box office.
Elmont card holders recieve a discount!
 
misc_kidsreading 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Girl Empowerment Now     Tell a Friend
    Program Co-ordinator Angela Williams Hunte.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
misc_usflag 2:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Civic: Egbe Omo Yoruba     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Civc meeting Egbe Omo Yoruba.
Contact Dr. Olwwatoyin Fadggbe
516-435-8726
    Location: Classroom
Sunday December 6, 2009 Go To Top
holiday_xmastree 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM John Sandler in Concert     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1003   
    A unique Program of Broadway tunes, familiar opera arias and nostalgia. There is something for everyone!
    Location: Theatre
Monday December 7, 2009 Go To Top
ent_stage1 10:15 AM Interactive Concerts with Lee Knight: Toddlers in Motion     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Enjoy movement, fingerplays and favorite children's songs with your little one.

Children age 1 - 3 years with adults.

Registration begins Monday, November 23.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
rec_yoga.GIF 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Chair Yoga with Mary     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Enjoy relaxing the body and opening the heart, mind, and spirit. Experience classic asanas (postures), meditation, music, and chanting in a safe, supportive environment. This is a class suitable for all levels and will help participants learn to listen to their bodies with gentle stretching and breathing. Regular yoga practice can reduce stress, increase flexibility, and enhance an overall feeling of wellness!
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
rec_games 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Bridge Practice     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Join your friends for a round of bridge!
    Location: Classroom
 
elect_video_camera 2:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Movie: Pearl Harbor     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1002   
    Two U.S. Army Corps pilots, Rafe & Danny (Josh Hartnett, Ben Affleck ) are like brothers. They grew up together, learned to fly together and fought in WWII together. But the horrors of war and their love for the same woman, a Navy nurse named Evelyn (Kate Beckinsale), tears their friendship apart. The horrific bombing of Pearl Harbor is skillfully recreated in this epic romance.
PG-13 170 minutes 2001
    Location: Meeting Room 2
Tuesday December 8, 2009 Go To Top
rec_games 10:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Intermediate Bridge Classes w/ Mimi     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Bridge is a challenging game that will offer you many hours of pleasure! Make new friends, while energizing your brain cells. This is not a beginner’s class! You must have some previous knowledge of playing Bridge.
The class meets every Tuesday through December 29 from 10 to 11:45 am
Registration began September 1st.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
rec_games 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Bridge Practice     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Join your friends for a round of bridge!
    Location: Classroom
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misc_smiley 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Caregivers Support Group     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5380 ext. 1002   
    Caregivers support group assists those who care for others. The group is led by Sari Flesch from the Dept. of Senior Citizens Affairs.
    Location: Meeting Room 3
 
elect_video_camera 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Movie: Sugar     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1002   
    Sugar
After seeing the movie ‘Field of Dreams’, Dominican baseball star Miguel ‘Sugar’ Santos (Algenis Perez Soto), hopes to break into the big leagues in the U.S. to earn money to support his impoverished family. His dreams may become a reality when he is recruited to play for a minor league team.
Spanish with English subtitles
Not rated 114 minutes 2009
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
nat_tree 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Girl Scout Leaders Meeting     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Girl Scout Leaders Meeting.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
Wednesday December 9, 2009 Go To Top
food_ice cream cone 11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Ask the Nutritionist w/ Sasha     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    To Diet or Not to Diet? That is the Question – Dieting is a popular habit for many Americans. But if diets worked, then everyone would be thin. Learn different options besides counting calories that may also be more enjoyable. Time for Q & A will be provided.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
office_meeting1 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM TOPS     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext 1002   
    TOPS - Take Off Pounds - Sensibly meeting for interested dieters.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
misc_bookman 6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Teacher Aide Meeting     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Monthly Teacher Aide Meeting.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
Thursday December 10, 2009 Go To Top
rec_aerobics 10:00 AM  -  11:35 AM Chi Gong with Cathy Anastasio     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Chi Gong with Cathy Anastasio teaches the ancient Chineese system of exercises or movements performed in meditation. Chi Gong promotes relaxation and inner peace.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
food_fastfood 11:30 AM  -  1:00 PM Cornell Cooperative Nutrition Classes     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Cornell Cooperative Extension Nutrition Class topic is 'portion distortion'. How to size your meals for optimum health!
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
misc_house.GIF 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Build an Edible Holiday Village     Tell a Friend
    Contact: YA Services    354-5280 ext. 247   
    Show off your architectural skills and build your own winter village!
All kinds of sweet stuff will be supplied so you can enjoy your masterpiece as a holiday treat, or as a decoration for the holiday season.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
elect_video_camera 6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Movie: Edge of Love (movie and lecture)     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1002   
    Edge of Love (movie and lecture)
Set in England during WWII, legendary poet Dylan Thomas (Matthew Rhys) reconnects with Vera (Keira Knightly), his teenage sweetheart, a romantic rivalry begins between her and his wife Caitlin (Sienna Miller). As the women begin to bond an unusual trio is formed. When Vera’s soldier husband (John Maybury ) returns from the war problems erupt.
R 111 minutes 2009
    Location: Meeting Room 2
Friday December 11, 2009 Go To Top
rec_aerobics 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Chair Exercise     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Led by – RSVP volunteer instructor Millie Danko
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
misc_asl_h 10:30 AM  -  11:30 PM Sign with Me: Mommy and Me: Session II     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Join us for a 3-week program: Friday, November 20 December 4 and 11.

Babies learn their first words in ASL (American Sign Language) while having fun listening to stories and engaging in an art activity.
Ages 9 - 18 months with participating adult.

Registration begins Tuesday, November 6.

Elmont Memorial Library Registration Policy for Storytimes and Book Clubs

Due to the nature of storytimes, the Sign w/ Me: Mommy and me, Tater Tots (American Sign Language programs), and book club programs, i.e. a progressive build up to literacy, only Elmont Library card holders who are registered for these programs may attend. If a storytime, ASL program, or book club has a full registration, please note that you will not be able to participate, even if there are openings on any particular day.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Story Room
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misc_asl_h 11:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Tater Tots: Session II     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Join us for a 3-week program: Friday, November 20, December 4 and 11.

Toddlers learn words in ASL (American Sign Language) to enhance vocabulary and language acquistion skills, while having fun listening to stories and engaging in an art activity.

Ages 18 months - 3 years with participating adults.

Registration begins Friday, November 6.

Elmont Memorial Library Registration Policy for Storytimes and Book Clubs

Due to the nature of storytimes, the Sign w/ Me: Mommy and me, Tater Tots (American Sign Language programs), and book club programs, i.e. a progressive build up to literacy, only Elmont Library card holders who are registered for these programs may attend. If a storytime, ASL program, or book club has a full registration, please note that you will not be able to participate, even if there are openings on any particular day.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Story Room
 
elect_video_camera 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Movie: Holiday Inn     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1002   
    Holiday Inn Music by Irving Berlin, singing by Bing Crosby, set in a Vermont Inn - this film is one of the most delightful and memorable musicals of all time. The song “White Christmas“ is featured.
Not rated 101 minutes 1942
    Location: Meeting Room 2
Saturday December 12, 2009 Go To Top
elect_computer1 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM All About E-Mail     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Learn how to create an e-mail address using some of the more popular providers.In this hands-on lecture and demo class you will learn how to send, receive, forward and eply to e-mail. After you have mastered the basics, you will learn how to attach files and download. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten and Computer 1st Grade.
Limited to 24 persons. Elmont card holders only.
Registration starts November 28.
    Location: Classroom
 
rec_paintbucket 11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Krafty Kids on Saturdays - Age 3 - Kindergarten     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    We've got some fun craft and art activities planned.

Children's age 3 - kindergarten.

No registration needed.
    Location: Craft Room
 
nat_flower02 11:30 AM  -  1:30 PM Girl Scouts Troop 1078     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5380 ext. 1002   
    Girl Scout Troop 1078 meeting.
Contact Leader Angela Williams Hunte 917-447-3642
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
rec_paintbucket 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Krafty Kids on Saturdays - Grades 1 - 6     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    We've got some fun craft and art activities planned for students grades 1 - 6.
No registration needed.
    Location: Craft Room
 
nat_snowman 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Broad Hollow Theatre: Frosty the Snowman     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Broad Hollow Theatre   516-775-4420   www.broadhollow.org
    The Broad Hollow Children's Theatre at Elmont
presents Frosty the Snowman
For tickets contact the box office.
Elmont card holders recieve a discount!
 
holiday_xmastree 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Dancing Workshop     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 230   
    This coed class is designed for those interested in learning or reviewing standard line dances done at holiday parties. If time permit, a varation or two will be taught!
Come join the party!
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
holiday_wreath 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Holiday Craft withNancy     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Alden Manor Branch - Nancy   285-8000   
    "Holiday Craft" with Nancy at Alden Manor Branch. Registration starts Sat., Nov., 29, 2009
    Location: Alden Manor Branch
 
ent_filmproj 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Family Movie     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Enjoy a great movie with family and friends. Movies to be announced.
Please call the Children's room for details. No registration needed.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
ent_stage1 4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Broad Hollow Theatre: Annie : The Musical     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Broad Hollow Theatre   516-775-4420   www.broadhollow.org
    The Broad Hollow Theatre at Elmont presents For tickets Annie : The Musical contact the box office.
Elmont card holders recieve a discount!
Sunday December 13, 2009 Go To Top
ent_stage1 2:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Broad Hollow Theatre: Annie : The Musical     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Broad Hollow Theatre   516-775-4420   www.broadhollow.org
    The Broad Hollow Theatre at Elmont presents For tickets Annie : The Musical contact the box office.
Elmont card holders recieve a discount!
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Monday December 14, 2009 Go To Top
misc_kidsreading 10:15 AM  -  11:15 AM Family Pre-School Hour     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Enjoy these special one hour programs with your pre-school family featuring singing, dancing, storytelling and a craft.

For families with children age 18 months - pre-school with adult.

Registration begins Monday, November 30.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Craft Room
 
misc_kidsreading 11:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Family Pre-School Hour     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Enjoy these special one hour programs with your pre-school family featuring singing, dancing, storytelling and a craft.

For families with children age 18 months - pre-school with adult.

Registration begins Monday, November 30.
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Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Craft Room
 
rec_games 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Bridge Practice     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Join your friends for a round of bridge!
    Location: Classroom
 
misc_kidsreading 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Family Pre-School Hour: Tot's Night Out     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Enjoy these special one hour programs with your pre-school family featuring singing, dancing, storytelling and a craft.

For families with children age 18 months - pre-school with adult.

Registration begins Monday, November 30.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Craft Room
 
misc_usflag 7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Sustainable LI Meeting     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Sustainable Long Island Collation Meeting.
Contact Pat Nicolosi or Sandra Smith 516-328-9786
    Location: Meeting Room 2
Tuesday December 15, 2009 Go To Top
rec_games 10:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Intermediate Bridge Classes w/ Mimi     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Bridge is a challenging game that will offer you many hours of pleasure! Make new friends, while energizing your brain cells. This is not a beginner’s class! You must have some previous knowledge of playing Bridge.
The class meets every Tuesday through December 29 from 10 to 11:45 am
Registration began September 1st.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
rec_games 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Bridge Practice     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Join your friends for a round of bridge!
    Location: Classroom
 
elect_video_camera 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Movie: Public Enemies     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1002   
    Public Enemies
Johnny Depp stars as charismatic 1930s gangster John Dillinger, whose notorious bank robberies turned him into a celebrity during the Depression era. The rise in crime has J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup) desperate to have his newly created FBI take down gangsters. Enter Agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale), an ambitious crime fighter sent to Chicago to orchestrate a few epic betrayal in order to capture Dillinger and his gang.
R 140 minutes 2009
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
holiday_wreath 4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Decorate the Library Holiday Tree: Make an Ornament     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Children in grades K-6 can join us in making two ornament one to decorate the library holiday tree and the second ornament to take home.

Registration begins December 1 and December 2.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Craft Room
 
nat_leaf_fall 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Girl Scouts Meeting     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Girl Scout troop 1092 meeting.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
food_grocery 7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Ask the Nutritionist w/ Sasha     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Come and take part in this thought-provoking discussion

What is the Macrobiotic Diet?
This diet has been credited with curing cancer. What are the principles of this style of eating? Is it really difficult to follow? Come and learn!
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Wednesday December 16, 2009 Go To Top
office_meeting1 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM TOPS     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext 1002   
    TOPS - Take Off Pounds - Sensibly meeting for interested dieters.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
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lib_teddybear_reading 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Stories with Nancy     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Alden Manor Branch - Nancy   285-8000   
    Stories with Nancy at Alden Manor Branch. Registration starts Wed., Dec. 2, 2009
    Location: Alden Manor Branch
 
holiday_wreath 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Annual Holiday Dancing     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Come join the party!
Holiday Dancing with Tony Carson & Joe Cassano.
Seniors, add to your fun this holiday season.
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for an afternoon of holiday festivities!
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
ent_stage1 2:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Broad Hollow Theatre: Annie : The Musical     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Broad Hollow Theatre   516-775-4420   www.broadhollow.org
    The Broad Hollow Theatre at Elmont presents For tickets Annie : The Musical contact the box office.
Elmont card holders recieve a discount!
 
holiday_wreath 4:30 PM  -  5:30 PM Decorate the Library Holiday Tree: Make an Ornament     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Children in grades K-6 can join us in making two ornament one to decorate the library holiday tree and the second ornament to take home.

Registration begins December 1 and December 2.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Craft Room
 
rec_yoga.GIF 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Calm Down...Meditation Workshop for Teens     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Young Adult Librarian   354-5280 ext. 247   
    Learn and practice skills that will make a difference in how you handle every day stressors in school and at home.

ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FOR TEENS GRADES 7-12
For all teen programs and activities:
•Register in person at the YA Desk or by phone
•To register for a program, please have your Elmont Public Library card
•Registration for each program begins 3-4 weeks before the program’s date
•Priority is given to Elmont residents and cardholders
•No fees
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
misc_usflag 7:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Tudor Manor Civic Meeting     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Tudor Manor Civic Meeting.
Contact Joyce Stowe 516-328-9786
    Location: Meeting Room 2
Thursday December 17, 2009 Go To Top
food_cake 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Health Assessments     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    June Friedel, R.N., will help identify problems associated with blood pressure, weight control & medication monitoring. She will be available to answer individual question for one-on-one counseling.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
misc_quilt2 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Arts and Crafts Guild     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   345-5280 ext.1003   
    No Instructor present - just shared expertise.
Join fellow Crafters and work on projects, patterns, community projects or holiday gifts.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
nat_snow_02 4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Holiday Party @ the Library     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Make a craft, enjoy a treat and spend some time with a special holiday visitor in the Children's Room.

Bring your camera.

No registration needed.
 
lib_book_mag 4:30 PM  -  6:30 PM Poetry Workshop w/ Dr. Linda Opyr     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Dr. Linda Opyr will conduct a Fall and Winter Poetry Workshop. Dr. Opyr is the author of six collections of poetry and has been published in numerous journals and magazines. Participants in the workshop will have the opportunity to write poetry and share what they’ve written. Bring paper and a pen and the desire to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of writing good poems!
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
misc_usflag 7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Library Board Meeting     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Director   354-5280 ext 230   
    Library Board Meeting - open session begins at 8pm.
Executive sesssion begins at 7pm.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
misc_usflag 7:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Locustwood /Gotham Civic Meeting     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Locuswood /Gotham Civic Meeting.
Contact Ruth Jacob 516- 488-2858
    Location: Meeting Room 2
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Friday December 18, 2009 Go To Top
misc_teaching 9:30 AM  -  11:30 AM The Voice of Grandparents Support Group     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Overseen by Sari Flesch, AA, BA, and LSW. Grandparents gather to share their experiences and know when to intervene.
 
rec_aerobics 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Chair Exercise     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Led by – RSVP volunteer instructor Millie Danko
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
elect_video_camera 1:30 PM  -  4:45 PM Movie: It’s A Wonderful Life     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1002   
    It’s A Wonderful Life
George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) has spent his life serving his community, often at the cost of his own happiness. One Christmas Eve, faced with bankruptcy and jail due to a misunderstanding, he is reduced to despair and contemplates suicide. So, heaven sends George a guardian angel to answer this ultimate 'what if ' question. A Frank Capra holiday classic.
Not rated 129 minutes 1946
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
rec_paintpalette 4:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Teen Crafts with Vivian     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Young Adult Librarian   354-5280 ext. 247   
    ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FOR TEENS GRADES 7-12
For all teen programs and activities:
•Register in person at the YA Desk or by phone
•To register for a program, please have your Elmont Public Library card
•Registration for each program begins 3-4 weeks before the program’s date
•Priority is given to Elmont residents and cardholders
•No fees
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Saturday December 19, 2009 Go To Top
nat_flower02 11:30 AM  -  1:30 PM Girl Scouts Troop 1078     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5380 ext. 1002   
    Girl Scout Troop 1078 meeting.
Contact Leader Angela Williams Hunte 917-447-3642
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
nat_snowman 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Broad Hollow Theatre: Frosty the Snowman     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Broad Hollow Theatre   516-775-4420   www.broadhollow.org
    The Broad Hollow Children's Theatre at Elmont
presents Frosty the Snowman
For tickets contact the box office.
Elmont card holders recieve a discount!
 
holiday_wreath 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Holiday Book Buddies     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Children ages 3 - 6 will enjoy holiday stories read to them by young adults in the community. Take home a craft too!

Registration begins Saturday, December 5.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
holiday_turkey 1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Holiday T.A.G. Buddies     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Young Adult Librarian   354-5280 ext. 247   
    The members of the Teen Advisory Group of the Elmont Public Library will be reading aloud a variety of holiday stories to children ages 3-5.

ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FOR TEENS GRADES 7-12
For all teen programs and activities:
•Register in person at the YA Desk or by phone
•To register for a program, please have your Elmont Public Library card
•Registration for each program begins 3-4 weeks before the program’s date
•Priority is given to Elmont residents and cardholders
•No fees
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
misc_kidsreading 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Girl Empowerment Now     Tell a Friend
    Program Co-ordinator Angela Williams Hunte.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
ent_stage1 4:00 PM  -  5:30 PM Broad Hollow Theatre: Annie : The Musical     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Broad Hollow Theatre   516-775-4420   www.broadhollow.org
    The Broad Hollow Theatre at Elmont presents For tickets Annie : The Musical contact the box office.
Elmont card holders recieve a discount!
 
ent_stage1 8:00 PM  -  10:00 PM Broad Hollow Theatre: Annie : The Musical     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Broad Hollow Theatre   516-775-4420   www.broadhollow.org
    The Broad Hollow Theatre at Elmont presents For tickets Annie : The Musical contact the box office.
Elmont card holders recieve a discount!
Sunday December 20, 2009 Go To Top
ent_stage1 2:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Broad Hollow Theatre: Annie : The Musical     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Broad Hollow Theatre   516-775-4420   www.broadhollow.org
    The Broad Hollow Theatre at Elmont presents For tickets Annie : The Musical contact the box office.
Elmont card holders recieve a discount!
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Monday December 21, 2009 Go To Top
rec_yoga.GIF 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Chair Yoga with Mary     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Enjoy relaxing the body and opening the heart, mind, and spirit. Experience classic asanas (postures), meditation, music, and chanting in a safe, supportive environment. This is a class suitable for all levels and will help participants learn to listen to their bodies with gentle stretching and breathing. Regular yoga practice can reduce stress, increase flexibility, and enhance an overall feeling of wellness!
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
rec_games 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Bridge Practice     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Join your friends for a round of bridge!
    Location: Classroom
 
misc_bell 7:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Jamaica Square Civic     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Jamaica Square Civic meeting.
Contact Claudine Hall 775-0129 or 429-1557
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Tuesday December 22, 2009 Go To Top
rec_games 10:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Intermediate Bridge Classes w/ Mimi     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Bridge is a challenging game that will offer you many hours of pleasure! Make new friends, while energizing your brain cells. This is not a beginner’s class! You must have some previous knowledge of playing Bridge.
The class meets every Tuesday from September 15 through December 29 from 10 to 11:45 am.
Registration began September 1st.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
rec_games 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Bridge Practice     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Join your friends for a round of bridge!
    Location: Classroom
 
elect_video_camera 2:00 PM  -  4:45 PM Movie: Angels and Demons     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1002   
    Angels and Demons
Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) discovers evidence of the resurgence of the most powerful underground organization in history, the Illuminati. Upon learning of an unstoppable terrorist act against the Vatican, Langdon joins forces with Italian scientist Vittoria Vetra (Ayelet Zurer), and together they will follow the 400-year-old Path of Illumination that leads to the Vatican's only chance for survival.
PG 140 minutes 2009
    Location: Meeting Room 2
Wednesday December 23, 2009 Go To Top
office_meeting1 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM TOPS     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext 1002   
    TOPS - Take Off Pounds - Sensibly meeting for interested dieters.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Saturday December 26, 2009 Go To Top
nat_flower02 11:30 AM  -  1:30 PM Girl Scouts Troop 1078     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5380 ext. 1002   
    Girl Scout Troop 1078 meeting.
Contact Leader Angela Williams Hunte 917-447-3642
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
elect_video_camera 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Kwanzaa: Movie and Lecture     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1002   
    Movie and Lecture on Kwanzaa and a celebration of a people.
The Black Candle is a film documentary that uses Kwanzaa as a way to explore the African –American experience . Narrated by Maya Angelou.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
ent_stage1 2:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Broad Hollow Theatre: Annie : The Musical     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Broad Hollow Theatre   516-775-4420   www.broadhollow.org
    The Broad Hollow Theatre at Elmont presents For tickets Annie : The Musical contact the box office.
Elmont card holders recieve a discount!
Sunday December 27, 2009 Go To Top
ent_stage1 2:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Broad Hollow Theatre: Annie : The Musical     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Broad Hollow Theatre   516-775-4420   www.broadhollow.org
    The Broad Hollow Theatre at Elmont presents For tickets Annie : The Musical contact the box office.
Elmont card holders recieve a discount!
Monday December 28, 2009 Go To Top
rec_games 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Bridge Practice     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Join your friends for a round of bridge!
    Location: Classroom
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misc_usflag 7:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Argo Civic Meeting     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Argo Civic Meeting. Contact Mimi Pierre 516-592-3823
    Location: Meeting Room 2
Tuesday December 29, 2009 Go To Top
rec_games 10:00 AM  -  11:45 AM Intermediate Bridge Classes w/ Mimi     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Bridge is a challenging game that will offer you many hours of pleasure! Make new friends, while energizing your brain cells. This is not a beginner’s class! You must have some previous knowledge of playing Bridge.
The class meets every Tuesday from September 15 through December 29 from 10 to 11:45 am.
Registration began September 1st.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
misc_magnifying_glass.GIF 11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Monster Hunt with Jason Edwards (Library Scavenger Hunt)     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext.1005   
    Join us as we help the library detective in finding the monster in the Children's Room. For students in grades 3-6.

Registration begins December 15.
 
holiday_xmastree 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Broad Hollow Theatre: Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Broad Hollow Theatre   516-775-4420   www.broadhollow.org
    The Broad Hollow Children's Theatre at Elmont
presents Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
For tickets contact the box office.
Elmont card holders recieve a discount!
 
rec_games 1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Bridge Practice     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Join your friends for a round of bridge!
    Location: Classroom
 
elect_video_camera 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Movie:Monsters vs Aliens     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1002   
    Monsters vs Aliens (animated feature)
Susan Murphy gets turned into a giant monster on her wedding day when a meteorite from outer space hits her. When she is taken to a secret government compound she meets up with a scruffy group of monsters who have also been sent to the compound over the years. A desperate order from the president will send the group of monsters into action to save the planet from aliens who are on a mission to destroy. With the voices of Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett and Kiefer Sutherland.
PG 90 minutes 2009
Family fun feature!
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
rec_scissors&glue 3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Winter Fun Craft for Kids     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext.1005   
    For students in grades K-2. Make a nice craft that will warm up your winter.
Registration begins December 15.

Please understand that if you are registered and arrive more than 10 minutes late for a program, you will not be able to participate.
    Location: Craft Room
 
nat_leaf_fall 6:30 PM  -  8:00 PM Girl Scouts Meeting     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Girl Scout troop 1092 meeting.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Wednesday December 30, 2009 Go To Top
lib_book_red 11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Local Author Visit     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext.1005   
    Local children's book author and art teacher Lynsie Bilka will visit us to read her wonderful book Samson Sees the World. Make a craft based on the book to take home.

For students in grades K-6.
Registration begins December 16.
    Location: Craft Room
 
ent_stage1 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Fun in the Theatre with Petra Puppets     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian   354-5280 ext. 1005   
    Steve Petra and his cast of outrageous puppet characters will entertain the whole family with comedy illusions, props, and music.

Free tickets will be given to Elmont Library card holders beginning Wednesday, December 16.
    Location: Theater
 
elect_video_camera 2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Movie: UP     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference    354-5280 ext.1002   
    UP (computer-animated feature )
UP is a tale of a cranky old man and an overeager Wilderness Explorer who fly to South America in a floating house suspended from helium balloons. This computer-animated comedy-adventure film features the voices of Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer and Bob Peterson.
PG 96 minutes 2009
Family fun feature!
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
elect_video_camera 4:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Teen Screen     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Young Adult Librarian   354-5280 ext. 247   
    Movie to be announced.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
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lib_bookflipping 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Teen Book Club with Kelly     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Young Adult Librarian   354-5280 ext. 247   
    Join our Teen Book Club! The group meets once a month (usually the last Wednesday of the month). Refreshments provided.

ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FOR TEENS GRADES 7-12
For all teen programs and activities:
•Register in person at the YA Desk or by phone
•To register for a program, please have your Elmont Public Library card
•Registration for each program begins 3-4 weeks before the program’s date
•Priority is given to Elmont residents and cardholders
•No fees
    Location: Craft Room
Thursday January 7, 2010 Go To Top
lib_book_mag 4:30 PM  -  6:30 PM Poetry Workshop w/ Dr. Linda Opyr     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Dr. Linda Opyr will conduct a Fall and Winter Poetry Workshop. Dr. Opyr is the author of six collections of poetry and has been published in numerous journals and magazines. Participants in the workshop will have the opportunity to write poetry and share what they’ve written. Bring paper and a pen and the desire to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of writing good poems!
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Thursday January 14, 2010 Go To Top
lib_book_mag 4:30 PM  -  6:30 PM Poetry Workshop w/ Dr. Linda Opyr     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Dr. Linda Opyr will conduct a Fall and Winter Poetry Workshop. Dr. Opyr is the author of six collections of poetry and has been published in numerous journals and magazines. Participants in the workshop will have the opportunity to write poetry and share what they’ve written. Bring paper and a pen and the desire to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of writing good poems!
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Thursday January 28, 2010 Go To Top
lib_book_mag 4:30 PM  -  6:30 PM Poetry Workshop w/ Dr. Linda Opyr     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Dr. Linda Opyr will conduct a Fall and Winter Poetry Workshop. Dr. Opyr is the author of six collections of poetry and has been published in numerous journals and magazines. Participants in the workshop will have the opportunity to write poetry and share what they’ve written. Bring paper and a pen and the desire to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of writing good poems!
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Thursday February 4, 2010 Go To Top
lib_book_mag 4:30 PM  -  6:30 PM Poetry Workshop w/ Dr. Linda Opyr     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Dr. Linda Opyr will conduct a Fall and Winter Poetry Workshop. Dr. Opyr is the author of six collections of poetry and has been published in numerous journals and magazines. Participants in the workshop will have the opportunity to write poetry and share what they’ve written. Bring paper and a pen and the desire to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of writing good poems!
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Thursday February 11, 2010 Go To Top
lib_book_mag 4:30 PM  -  6:30 PM Poetry Workshop w/ Dr. Linda Opyr     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Dr. Linda Opyr will conduct a Fall and Winter Poetry Workshop. Dr. Opyr is the author of six collections of poetry and has been published in numerous journals and magazines. Participants in the workshop will have the opportunity to write poetry and share what they’ve written. Bring paper and a pen and the desire to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of writing good poems!
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Thursday February 25, 2010 Go To Top
lib_book_mag 4:30 PM  -  6:30 PM Poetry Workshop w/ Dr. Linda Opyr     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   354-5280 ext. 1002   
    Dr. Linda Opyr will conduct a Fall and Winter Poetry Workshop. Dr. Opyr is the author of six collections of poetry and has been published in numerous journals and magazines. Participants in the workshop will have the opportunity to write poetry and share what they’ve written. Bring paper and a pen and the desire to expand your knowledge and enjoyment of writing good poems!
    Location: Meeting Room 1
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