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700 Hempstead Turnpike
Elmont, NY 11003-2366
Phone: (516) 354-5280 • Fax: (516) 354-3276


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Wednesday May 23, 2012 Go To Top
ent_circ_tentsm 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Coney Island Revisited with Paul Brigandi     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
   
Coney Island Revisited with Paul Brigandi
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 1pm

Join us for this look at our own “Playground of the World” and its extensive and fascinating history.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Thursday May 24, 2012 Go To Top
rec_yoga.GIF 10:00 AM CHI GONG CLASSES WITH CATHY ANASTASIO     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
    Chi Gong
(Registration begins two weeks before each class)

 Join us for “Chi Gong,” an ancient Chinese system of exercises or movements performed in meditation, which promotes relaxation and inner peace.  The class, taught by Cathy Anastasio, consists of easy breathing and movement exercises. Elmont Library Card Holders Only. Class size is limited. Visit the Adult Reference Desk at the Library.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
nat_rainbow_2.GIF 10:30 AM  -  12:30 PM SENIOR CONNECTIONS     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
    Every Thursday at 10:30am
Senior Connections is a service of seniors helping seniors with daily matters such as health care, Social Security, etc. Come to discuss these important issues with representatives Ethel and Caroline in the History Room at the rear of the Elmont Library.
    Location: History Room
 
lib_book_bunch1 7:00 PM Library Board Meeting - Executive Session     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
    Library Board Meeting
The public is invited to attend the Elmont Public Library Board of Trustees’ regular meetings at the main Library Building, 700 Hempstead Turnpike. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 8:00pm. The agenda calls for the Board to meet at 7:00pm and conduct the meeting in Executive Session.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
lib_book_bunch1 8:00 PM Library Board Meeting - Public     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
    Library Board Meeting
The public is invited to attend the Elmont Public Library Board of Trustees’ regular meetings at the main Library Building, 700 Hempstead Turnpike. The public portion of the meeting will begin at 8:00pm. The agenda calls for the Board to meet at 7:00pm and conduct the meeting in Executive Session.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Friday May 25, 2012 Go To Top
misc_none 9:30 AM Voice of Grandparents Support Group     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
    Voice of Grandparents Support Group
Become a partner in our monthly, ongoing open discussion group with Sari Fleisch, A.A.B.A. and Social Worker. This program is made available by the Nassau County Office for the Aging. Share experiences with other grandparents and recognize when and how to intervene. Refreshments served.
    Location: Meeting Room 1
 
rec_aerobics 10:00 AM CHAIR EXERCISE CLASS     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference Desk   516.354.5280 x1002   
   

Every Friday: Join us for Chair Exercise, led by RSVP volunteer instructors Millie Danko and Juanna Thornhill. This program is sponsored by the Federation of Organizations. Coffee served. 

    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
misc_usflag 12:30 PM Memorial Day with Howard Shurdut     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
    Memorial Day with Howard Shurdut
Friday, May 25, 2012 at 12:30
We will discuss the holiday from its historical roots in the Civil War to its significance in the modern world. The main significance is that it is a national day of mourning across all faiths and secular feelings of loss, gratitude and National Pride.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
 
ent_film-reel 2:30 PM MOVIE: Red Tails     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
   

Red Tails

Friday, May 25, 2012 at 2:30pm

Rated PG-13 for some sequences of war violence.  Action. Adventure. Italy. 125 minutes. 2012

1944. As the war takes its toll on Allied forces in Europe, a squadron of black pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen is finally given the chance to prove themselves in the sky, even as they battle discrimination on the ground. Featuring aerial action and thrilling special effects, Red Tails is a breathtaking tribute to the unsung heroes who rose above extraordinary challenges and ultimately soared into history. Cast: Cuba Gooding, Jr.

    Location: Meeting Room 2
Saturday May 26, 2012 Go To Top
elect_camera Registration for Working with Your Digital Photos with Sharper Training Solutions     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
    Class on Saturday, June 9 from 10am to 12pm
Learn how to manipulate the pictures on your digital camera. How to move pictures from your camera to your computer. How to organize and edit your pictures. Prerequisites are Kindergarten Computers, Computer 1st Grade and 4th grade for Grownups or equivilant.
Elmont Cardholders only. Registration is required.
Monday May 28, 2012 Go To Top
misc_usflag Library Closed for Memorial Day     Tell a Friend
Tuesday May 29, 2012 Go To Top
misc_none 1:00 PM INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE PRACTICE     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
    Location: Classroom
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ent_film-reel 2:00 PM MOVIE: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
   

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 2:00pm

Rated PG-13 for emotional material. Adventure, Drama, Mystery. 129 minutes. 2012.

Oskar is convinced that his father, who died in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, has left a message for him hidden in the city. Feeling disconnected from his grieving mother and driven by an active mind that refuses to believe in things that can't be observed, Oskar begins searching New York City for the lock that fits a mysterious key he found in his father's closet. His journey through the five boroughs takes him beyond his loss to a greater understanding of the world around him.

Cast: Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Thomas Horn.

 
    Location: Meeting Room 2
Thursday May 31, 2012 Go To Top
rec_yoga.GIF Registration for CHI GONG CLASSES WITH CATHY ANASTASIO     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
    Registration for Chi Gong
for class on June 14

 Join us for “Chi Gong,” an ancient Chinese system of exercises or movements performed in meditation, which promotes relaxation and inner peace.  The class, taught by Cathy Anastasio, consists of easy breathing and movement exercises. Elmont Library Card Holders Only. Class size is limited. Visit the Adult Reference Desk at the Library.
 
nat_rainbow_2.GIF 10:30 AM  -  12:30 PM SENIOR CONNECTIONS     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
    Every Thursday at 10:30am
Senior Connections is a service of seniors helping seniors with daily matters such as health care, Social Security, etc. Come to discuss these important issues with representatives Ethel and Caroline in the History Room at the rear of the Elmont Library.
    Location: History Room
Saturday June 2, 2012 Go To Top
misc_none 10:00 AM  -  2:00 PM Free Child ID with NY Life Insurance     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian    354-5280 ext, 1005   
   

Each particpant will be fingerprinted and photographed and given a laminated card to take home to be used for identification purposes.  This is a child safety and protection program offered by NY Life Insurance Company FREE of charge. 

Parent or guardian must be present to sign authorization form.  Families with children of all ages are welcome to come. 


 

 
misc_smiley 12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM TAG - Teen Advisory Group     Tell a Friend
    Contact: YA Services   516-354-5280 x.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!


Registration procedures for all teen programs and activities:
  • Register in person or by calling YA Services at 354-5280 ext. 247
  • Every program registrant must register under their own Elmont library card number
  • Non-residents will be placed on the non-resident waiting list
  • Parent / caregivers may register their own teens
  • You may not register a friend or relative
  • Registration for  programs begins four weeks before the program’s date
  • Registered participants must be present at the time the program is scheduled to begin. We regret that after that time, their place will be given to those on the waiting list.
  • If you are unable to attend a workshop, please call YA Services so your place can be given to a patron on the waiting list.
  • Patrons who repeatedly fail to attend programs they have registered for may be refused admittance to future programs
  • Participation in a library program entitles the Elmont Memorial Library to use photographsfor publicity purposes.               
    Location: Craft Room
 
ent_note 1:00 PM Line Dancing with Barbara Fraser     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
    Line Dancing with Barbara Fraser
REQUIRED Registration began May 19th
Continuing the ever-popular adult program, Barbara Fraser reviews dances previously taught and introduces something new for the line dancing crowd.

Due to popular demand this class is now limited to Elmont Cardholders only.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
Monday June 4, 2012 Go To Top
lib_book_bunch1 6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Teen Book Club     Tell a Friend
    Contact: YA Services   354-5280 ext. 247   
    Join our Teen Book Club. The monthly featured book will be available at the time of registration. Refreshments served.
For more information please call the YA Services.


June's Pick:
Cures for Heartbreak by Margo Rabb


As she navigates adolescence, ninth-grader Mia must deal with her mother' s recent death and her father's illness while she searches for friendship and love in the world around her.

Registration procedures for all teen programs and activities:
  • Register in person or by calling YA Services at 354-5280 ext. 247
  • Every program registrant must register under their own Elmont library card number
  • Non-residents will be placed on the non-resident waiting list
  • Parent / caregivers may register their own teens
  • You may not register a friend or relative
  • Registration for  programs begins four weeks before the program’s date
  • Registered participants must be present at the time the program is scheduled to begin. We regret that after that time, their place will be given to those on the waiting list.
  • If you are unable to attend a workshop, please call YA Services so your place can be given to a patron on the waiting list.
  • Patrons who repeatedly fail to attend programs they have registered for may be refused admittance to future programs
  • Participation in a library program entitles the Elmont Memorial Library to use photographsfor publicity purposes.                        
    Location: Craft Room
Tuesday June 5, 2012 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 10:15 AM  -  11:15 AM Family Pre-School Hour     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian    354-5280 ext. 1005   
   

Enjoy one hour of singing, storytelling, songs, and make a craft to bring home.

For families with children ages 18 months to pre-school age. 

Registration began May 22. 

Please note that older children may not participate, nor are they premitted to enter the room.

    Location: Craft Room
 
lib_teddybear_reading 11:30 AM  -  12:30 PM Family Pre-School Hour     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian    354-5280 ext. 1005   
   

Enjoy one hour of singing, storytelling, songs, and make a craft to bring home.

For families with children ages 18 months to pre-school age. 

Registration began May 22. 

Please note that older children may not participate, nor are they premitted to enter the room.

    Location: Craft Room
 
lib_book_signing 6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Meet the Author: Caroline Bock     Tell a Friend
    Contact: YA Services   354-5280 ext.247   
    Meet the Author:
Caroline Bock
The author of a critically acclaimed book LIE!
Signed copies of the book will be raffled off!!


For registration and questions please come to the YA Services, call us at 354-5280 ext.247 or email us at: elmontteens@elmontlibrary.org
    Location: Theatre
 
lib_teddybear_reading 7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Family Pre-School Hour     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian    354-5280 ext. 1005   
   

Enjoy one hour of singing, storytelling, songs, and make a craft to bring home.

For families with children ages 18 months to pre-school age. 

Registration began May 22. 

Please note that older children may not participate, nor are they premitted to enter the room.

    Location: Craft Room
Thursday June 7, 2012 Go To Top
lib_teddybear_reading 11:30 AM  -  1:30 PM Mother Goose Fair     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian    354-5280 ext. 1005   
   

Have fun playing and making crafts while learning some wonderful nursery rhymes. 
Each child will make a Mother Goose book. 

For families with children age 2 1/2 to pre-school. 

Registration begins May 24.

    Location: Meeting Room 2
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Friday June 8, 2012 Go To Top
rec_paintpalette 4:00 PM  -  5:30 PM Teen Craft Club     Tell a Friend
    Contact: YA Services   354-5280 ext. 247   
    Come and join us on a crafting adventure! The group will meet every other Friday.

Registration procedures for all teen programs and activities:
  • Register in person or by calling YA Services at 354-5280 ext. 247
  • Every program registrant must register under their own Elmont library card number
  • Non-residents will be placed on the non-resident waiting list
  • Parent / caregivers may register their own teens
  • You may not register a friend or relative
  • Registration for  programs begins four weeks before the program’s date
  • Registered participants must be present at the time the program is scheduled to begin. We regret that after that time, their place will be given to those on the waiting list.
  • If you are unable to attend a workshop, please call YA Services so your place can be given to a patron on the waiting list.
  • Patrons who repeatedly fail to attend programs they have registered for may be refused admittance to future programs
  • Participation in a library program entitles the Elmont Memorial Library to use photographsfor publicity purposes.                                            
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Saturday June 9, 2012 Go To Top
elect_camera 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Working with Your Digital Photos with Sharper Training Solutions     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
    Registration began on May 26th
Learn how to manifulate the pictures on your digital camera. How to move pictures from your camera to your computer. How to organize and edit your pictures. Prerequisites are Kindergarden Computers, Computer 1st Grade and 4th grade for Grownups or equivilant
    Location: Meeting Room 1
Thursday June 14, 2012 Go To Top
rec_yoga.GIF 10:00 AM CHI GONG CLASSES WITH CATHY ANASTASIO     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Adult Reference   516-354-5280 X1002   
    Chi Gong
(Registration begins two weeks before each class)

 Join us for “Chi Gong,” an ancient Chinese system of exercises or movements performed in meditation, which promotes relaxation and inner peace.  The class, taught by Cathy Anastasio, consists of easy breathing and movement exercises. Elmont Library Card Holders Only. Class size is limited. Visit the Adult Reference Desk at the Library.
    Location: Meeting Room 2
Wednesday June 27, 2012 Go To Top
misc_none 2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Summer Reading Club Kickoff with National Circus Project     Tell a Friend
    Contact: Children's Librarian    354-5280 ext. 1005   
   

Summer Reading Club Kickoff Celebration: Dream Big @ Your Library. 

Families with children entering 6th grade in the fall and younger are welcomed to attend. 

NO REGISTRATION. 

    Location: Theatre
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Elmont Memorial Library
700 Hempstead Turnpike
Elmont, NY 11003-2366

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Phone: (516) 354-5280
Fax: (516) 354-3276
Email: info@elmontlibrary.org




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