May/June, 2016, English

FAMILY LATIN DANCE PARTYFIESTA DE BAILE LATINO PARA LA FAMILIA

Friday, June 24, 7:00-8:30 p.m.viernes, 24 de junio, 7:00-8:30 p.m.Naomi Robinson and her wonderful dancers of El Teatro Rodante Hispánico will put on an amazing Latin dance performance and then get you up and dancing too! You will learn the hottest Bachata, Salsa, and Merengue dance moves! Naomi Robinson y su fantástico bailarines del Teatro Rodante Hispánico les presentaran un espectáculo inolvidable y después van hacer que ustedes se muevan también. Ustedes van a aprender pasos de Bachata, Salsa y Merengue.

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS• Pages 2-5

TEEN PROGRAMS• Pages 6-7

ADULT PROGRAMS• Page 8-16

Learn about this new Learning Together program on pg. 2!

BUFSD Trustees Eileen Felix, Paula Moore, Superintendent Dr. Levi McIntyre, Trustees Robert Feliciano, Gail Kirkham, Daniel Calderon, President Helen Moss, and Trustee Elizabeth Mercado gathered to honor Betty Brown-Greene, Sr. Mary Theresa Donlon CSJ, Sr. Helen Kearney CSJ, Sr. Kathleen Carberry CSJ, Elsa Ford and Brentwood Public Library Board of Trustees Vice President Ellen Edelstein

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

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4th ANNUAL BRENTWOOD TEEN COMIC-CON

Thursday, June 9, 3:00-4:30 pmCome celebrate the beginning of summer with your friends as we kick off the 2016 Summer Reading Club!There will be cupcake decorating, origami, a manga artist, airbrush tattoos, and more! Costumes are encouraged but not necessary to enjoy the festivities! Come, have fun, andsign up for the Summer Reading Club!

READING KICKOFF!

Six Brentwood women were honored by the Brentwood School District for their contributions to the community.

SUMMER

Read books,earn prizes,

and come to our exciting programs!

HONOREES

In gratitude to Violet Reisert, a long time Brentwood resident who shared her love of the library by designing custom bookmarks for patrons, left a generous bequest upon her passing to support continuing library services. Jack Reisert, her husband, was a dedicated literacy volunteer for many years.

Violet ReisertIN MEMORY OF Lean libros, ganen

premios y disfruten de nuestros

programas del verano.

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In May & June, enjoy our Learning Together programs focusing on Math

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PETRA’S PUPPETS: MATH MAGIC FUN!ages 3 & up with adultFriday, May 13, 7:00-8:00 p.m.Sign-up begins April 18. Magic Math Fun is a ventriloquist puppet show for the whole family. Featuring comedy illusions, music and audience participation. Crackers the Calculating Parrot and Fraction the Alien multiply the fun!

TANGRAM WORKSHOPages 5 and up with adult Wednesday, May 18, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Sign-up begins May 2.Explore geometry with tangrams, a traditional Chinese puzzle. Work out tangram puzzles and create your own.

CUP BUILDINGages 3 and up with adult Friday, May 27, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Sign-up begins May 2. Using cups and craft sticks, you and your family will build towers together. These exercises will help your child review balance and measurements.

INCH BY INCH: DISCOVERING WORMSages 3 & up with adult Friday, June 3, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Sign-up begins May 16.Estimate, measure, and count as you observe live worms and create your own worm habitat. Come explore fascinating facts about worms and learn why they are so important toour ecosystem.

SYMMETRY ARTages 5 & up with adult Tuesday, June 7, 7:00-8:00 p.m.Sign-up begins May 23.Symmetry is all around us! Learn about different types of symmetry and then create your own unique symmetry art inspired by nature.

SPIROLATERALS: MATH IN ARTages 8 and up with adult Friday, June 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m.Sign-up begins May 23.We will make spiraling art work that originates in math. Using the multiplication tables as a base for the spiral, we will make colorful artwork together.

MANACALA GAMEages 3 and up with adult Wednesday, June 29, 3:00-4:00 p.m.Sign-up begins June 6.Mancala is a game that uses mathematic and strategic thinking skills, and has been played for thousands of years. Come learn how to play this ancient math game and then have fun with your family creating your own Mancala game to take home.

Learning Together Math KitsWhen you come in for the Learning Together Family Math programs, take a look at the new math kits that are available for you to borrow. Each kit focuses on a different area of math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions. Help your child improve his or her math skills by borrowing one of these fun kits. Ask a children’s librarian for more information. Kits are available on May 1.

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Unless specifically mentioned, all children’s programs are free and available to Brentwood School District children of the appropriate age.Please have a Brentwood Public Library card ready when you register for programs. If your child needs any special accommodations to participate, please let us know. Please be on time for programs. Your place in a program is held for ten minutes.

HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCEWednesdays, May 18 & June 15, 3:30-7:30 p.m.You and your family members may be eligible for a health insurance program offered through New York State. Facilitated enrollers from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will be at the library to assist people in applying for Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, and Medicaid. Whether you are applying for the first time or need help with your coverage, the enrollers will be available to help you with your application.

for the very young must include an adult

BILINGUAL STORYTIMEages 3-6 years Thursday, May 5, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 7:00-7:45 p.m. No registration is required.Enjoy a variety of stories, rhymes, and songs in English and Spanish.

¡CUENTOS BILINGÜES! 3-6 años jueves, el 5 de mayo, 7:00-7:45 p.m. jueves, el 23 de junio, 7:00-7:45 p.m. No necesita registrarse.¡Disfrute de cuentos, rimas, canciones, y arte inglés y español!

PAJAMA STORYTIMEages 3-6 years Friday, May 6, 7:00-7:45 p.m. No registration is required.Children can come in their pajamas ready to listen tostories, sing songs, and dance.

OPEN PLAY! ages birth-4 years Saturdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 25, 12:00-4:00 p.m. No registration is required.Enjoy one on one time with your child playing with a large variety of toys and activities in this drop in program.

SPRING FUNages 2-5 years Thursdays, May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 7:00-8:00 p.m. No registration is required. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft each week with your child.

FINGER PAINT FUNages 1-5 years Tuesday, May 24, 11:00 -11:45 a.m. Sign-up begins May 2.Have fun painting with finger paint. Dress for a mess!

FUZZY FRIENDSages 3-5 yearsTuesday, May 24, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Sign-up begins May 2.Have you ever wondered why you are a mammal? Come learn how to classify a mammal and meet each of our fuzzy guests. Design your own fuzzy friend to take home.

FROG STORYCRAFTages 3-6 years Thursday, May 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sign-up begins May 2.Ribbit! Come to the library for a storytime about our amphibian friends. Learn about the life cycle of a frog and then make a frog craft of your own.

ALPHABET PARTYages 3-5 years Tuesday, May 31, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sign-up begins May 16.Come to the library for all sorts of fun, from A to Z. Enjoy crafts, games, and snacks with all of your favorite letters.

SUNFLOWER CRAFTages 3-6 years Thursday, June 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sign-up begins May 16.Join us for a story time about these big, beautiful flowers. Then make a craft to take home.

TODDLER TIMEages 9-23 months Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:30 a.m. No registration is required.Share stories, songs, playtime and lots of fun.

STORIES FOR 2s Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11:30 a.m.No registration is required.Enjoy stories, songs, and an art activity with your two year old.

PLAYGROUPages 12-36 months (walkers) Fridays, June 10, 17, 24July 1, 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. No registration is required. Your child will enjoy a large variety of toys and play activities designed to help coordination, motor skills, language development, and social skills.

STORY EXPRESSages 3-5 yearsThursdays, May 5, 12, 19 June 9, 16, 23, 3010:30-11:30 a.m. No registration is required.Come to the library for special stories, rhymes, music, and a craft to share with your child.

TODDLER TANGO ages 1-3 yearsFriday, June 10, 7:00 -7:45 p.m. Sign-up begins May 23.You and your child will have fun with music and movement activities.

ELEPHANT AND PIGGIEages 3-6 years old Tuesday, June 21, 7:00-7:45 p.m.Sign-up begins June 6.Do you love Mo Willem’s Elephant and Piggie series? Join us in celebrating our friends Piggie and Gerald with fun stories, crafts, and activities!

Toys to go!Beginning May 1, the Brentwood Public Library will be lending educational and recreational toys appropriate for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Play is one of the primary ways young children learn about the world and it is one of the best ways for children to develop language and literacy skills. Browse the toy collection on our catalog or in person at the children’s reference desk.

MOTHER’S DAY CHOCOLATE PLATTERages 8-12 years Wednesday, May 4, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Sign-up begins April 18.Create a delicious platter of chocolate treats just in time for Mother’s Day!

MONSTER HUNTages 7-10 yearsTuesday, May 10, 7:00-8:00 p.m.Sign-up begins April 18.Children develop research skills as they hunt for a lurking monster! Teams of eager adventurers learn how to use the library by finding hidden clues that will help them locate the Monster's Secret Lair.

JUNIOR WRITERS ages 8-12 yearsWednesday, May 11, 7:00-8:00 p.m.Sign-up begins April 18.Wednesday, June 1, 7:00-8:00 p.m.Sign-up begins May 16.Get creative, learn all about writing and play games in this fun filled, author-led workshop!

AROUND THE WORLD IN PICTURESages 6-12 years Saturday, May 1411:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sign-up begins April 18.Travel around the world on an art adventure! Encounter amazing people and places in pictures created by famous artists from around the world. Share your own stories about what you see in art. Then create your own story picture about an imaginary trip you take around the world using cut paper collage.

RED CROSS BABYSITTING CERTIFICATIONages 10-12 years Monday, May 16, 5:30-9:00 p.m. Monday, May 23, 5:30-9:00 p.m. Sign-up begins April 18.This course is designed to help develop the skills necessary for the responsibility of being a sitter: child safety, developmental stages of children, and how to plan activities that are age appropriate. Hands-on activities and course certification are included.

LEAPING LIZARDSages 7-12 years Monday, May 16, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Sign-up begins May 2.Come find out who is molting, basking, and camouflaging in this interactive science program. Learn all about these reptiles and create a lovely lizard craft. Meet some live lizard friends too!

BOOKS & WOOFSages 6-12 yearsTuesday, May 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Sign-up begins May 2.Tuesday, June 14, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Sign-up begins May 23.Improve your reading skills by reading to Rosie, the therapy dog. Therapy dogs help readers become more confident and help children practice their reading skills. Rosie is a member of Therapy Dogs International and is hypoallergenic. Enjoy special crafts while waiting for your turn to read to Rosie.

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“ON YOUR MARK, GET SET… READ!” SUMMER READING CLUB KICK OFF

ages 3 and up Friday, June 24, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Come celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Club with Naomi Robinson and her wonderful dancers. El Teatro Rodante Hispanico will put on an amazing Latin dance performance and then get you up and dancing too! You will learn the hottest Bachata, Salsa and

Merengue dance moves! Fun for the whole family! This is just the beginning of a great summer! Read books, earn prizes, and come

to our exciting programs. Bring your library card to register for the Summer Reading Club and join the fun.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKSFor students entering grades 6 through 9Orientation: Thursday, June 2, 6:00-7:00 p.m.First Practice: Thursday, June 30, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Do you love to read? Do you have a

mind for trivia? Each participant in this program will read as many of our eight pre-selected titles as they can and compete to represent the Brentwood Public Library in a countywide trivia contest. We will be meeting for practice sessions throughout the summer.

Unless specifically mentioned, all children’s programs are free and available to Brentwood School District children of the appropriate age.Please have a Brentwood Public Library card ready when you register for programs. If your child needs any special accommodations to participate, please let us know. Please be on time for programs. Your place in a program is held for ten minutes.

Children’s Programs

FAMILY SALSA!ages 5 & up Friday, May 20, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Sign-up begins May 2.Join Sunrise Latin Dance instructors for a fun evening as they teach your family Salsa. Fun for the whole family!

FAMILY MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZAages birth-8 yearsSaturday, May 21, 11:00-11:45 a.m. Sign-up begins May 2. Get ready for family fun during this highly interactive, educational, and entertaining concert! Evan Gottfried’s original music will have your entire family up dancing and singing along.

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE PARENTING WORKSHOP for Parents and Caregivers Wednesday, May 25, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Sign-up begins May 2.Come have some fun learning positive discipline tools to build your child’s self-esteem, self-discipline, and problem solving with facilitator Dimitrios Giouzepis, B.A., CPDPE, CNLPP, CHYP. Learn about firm and kind discipline, getting into your child’s world, the underlying motivations of children’s behavior, why kids don’t learn when getting yelled at, and so many more real parenting issues.

WATER SAFETY PUPPET SHOWages 2-8 yearsTuesday, May 31, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Sign-up begins May 16. You and your child will have fun learning about water safety in this entertaining, interactive puppet show presented by water safety educators from the organization, End Drowning Now.

FROGS, BUGS, AND ANIMALS NATURE SHOW ages 2 & up Saturday, June 4, 11:00-11:45 p.m. Sign-up begins May 16.Join us for this exciting, hands-on program! Learn all about and have the chance to pet toads, frogs, bugs, bunnies, hedgehogs, chickens, hermit crabs and more! Fun for the whole family.

WHAT’S ALL THAT JAZZ ABOUT? FAMILY CONCERTages 4 & up Saturday, June 18, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Sign-up begins May 23.Live music, dramatic story telling, group participation, and humorous demonstrations are some of the fun activities that are used to lead the young audience through a highly interactive and entertaining presentation that will introduce them to the colorful and expressive American music known as jazz.

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STORYPLAY!ages 6 and up Monday, June 6, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Sign-up begins May 23.Kids don't just watch the show – they join in! Children of allages create characters, makeup lines of dialogue, andhelp to steer the plot in thisimprovisational, interACTIVEadventure. All levels of abilitycan take part because noreading or writing is required!

AMAZING OCTOPUSES ages 5-8 years Wednesday, June 8, 7:00-7:45 p.m.Sign-up begins May 23.Octopuses are remarkable and mysterious creatures. Learn about these fascinating cephalopods and make an octopus craft.

FATHER’S DAY BBQ SAUCEages 8-12 years Wednesday, June 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Sign-up begins May 23.Have fun making and canning your own barbeque sauce, complete with a customized gift label!

CARTOONING: CREATE YOUR OWN SUPERHEROages 8-12 years Monday, June 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Sign-up begins June 6.Spiderman, Superwoman, Batman and more! Discover superheroes in famous cartoons during an art slide show. Then learn basic drawing and cartooning techniques to make your own superhero come to life.

GALACTIC EXPLORERSages 5-7 years Monday, June 27, 7:00-7:45 p.m.Sign-up begins June 6. Come explore a galaxy far, far away in this interactive program. Explore the planets of the solar system and design a craft that is totally stellar.

SKETCH AND STRETCHages 7- 9 years

Tuesday, June 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Sign-up begins June 6.Sketch-n-Stretch is a new and exciting program that combines art and yoga for children. The program will begin with yoga movements followed by an art project! Dress in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or a towel.

BIRDHOUSE CRAFTages 8-12 years Wednesday, June 29, 7:00-8:00 p.m.Sign-up begins June 6.Have fun assembling and decorating your own birdhouse. Use art supplies to make your one of a kind birdhouse.

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Come visit our craft table at the Gathering of

Neighbors for Peace and Compassion at Ross Park

on May 15 at 3 pm.

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Registration for May programs begins April 18. Registration for June programs begins May 16. Call 631-273-7883, ext. 210, 211, or 212; or you can register online through the library’s homepage. Unless specifically mentioned, all teen programs are free and available to Brentwood School District teens. Please have a Brentwood Public Library card available when you register for programs. Please let us know in advance if you will need any special accommodations because of a disability. Please be on time for programs. Your place in a program is held for ten minutes.

“4th ANNUAL BRENTWOOD TEEN COMIC-CON”Thursday, June 9, 3:00-4:30 p.m.Come celebrate the beginning of summer with your friends as we kick off the 2016 Summer Reading Club! There will be cupcake decorating, origami, a manga artist, airbrush tattoos, and more! Costumes are encouraged but not necessary to enjoy the festivities! Come, have fun, and sign up for the Summer Reading Club!

WIRE MEMORY BRACELETMonday, May 2, 4:00-5:00 p.m.Use beautiful multicolored beads to create a one-of-a-kind jewelry piece for yourself or a friend.

AFTERSCHOOL GAMINGTuesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 16, 23, 30, 3:00-4:30 p.m.No registration is required.Join your friends after school and play video games on our big screen TV.

SAT STRATEGIESTuesdays, May 3 & 106:30-8:30 p.m.May 3: Reading and English ComprehensionMay 10: MathThis workshop will provide students with test taking tactics, reading comprehension approaches, math strategies and more.

PAINT PARTYWednesday, May 4, 3:00-4:30 p.m.Follow along with our expert instructor as she teaches you to create a beautiful masterpiece.

FIVE HOUR PRE-LICENSING COURSEWednesdays, May 4, 18, June 1, 22, 4:00-9:00 p.m.You must be 16 years or older and have a learner’s permit to take this mandatory course. On the day of the class, bring $35 cash or money order made out to AOK Driving School. Be on time for class, no one will be admitted after 4:00 p.m.

YU-GI-OH TOURNAMENT

Friday, May 6, 3:00-4:30 p.m.Want to battle your friends? Come to the library’s Yu-Gi-Oh tournament and find out if your deck really is the best.

RETRO GAMINGMonday, May 9, 3:00-4:30 p.m.No registration is required.Get the chance to play some classic games on the original Nintendo Entertainment System and be entered to win a Nintendo themed prize!

DUCT TAPE WALLETSWednesday, May 11, 3:00-4:00 p.m.Duct tape – both useful and creative! Join us to create your very own duct tape wallet.

CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGYFriday, May 13, 3:00-4:30 p.m.Using case studies with short video clips of various high profile killers we will explore the criminal mind and discuss how studying these patterns of behavior have led to the development of the field of criminal profiling.

PROM MANICURESMonday, May 16, 3:00-4:00 p.m.Get your nails prom ready with this awesome manicure program! Nail kits will be provided.

BABYSITTING 101Mondays, May 16 & 235:30-9:00 p.m.This course is designed to help teens develop the skills necessary for the responsibility of being a sitter. Hands-on activities and course certification are included. Teens must come to BOTH sessions to receive certification.

SKETCH AND STRETCHFriday, May 20, 3:00-4:30 p.m.Let your creativity flow with this combination of yoga and painting! The program will begin with yoga movements followed by an art project. Dress in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or towel.

INTRO TO 3D PRINTING Monday, May 23, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Learn how 3D printers work AND create your own model.

SUMMER READING CLUB KICKOFF BATTLE OF THE BOOKSFor students entering grades 6 through 9Orientation: Thursday, June 2, 6:00-7:00 p.m.First Practice: Thursday, June 30, 6:30-8:00 p.m.Do you love to read? Do you have a mind for trivia? Each participant in this program will read as many of our eight pre-selected titles as they can and compete to represent Brentwood Public Library in a countywide trivia contest. We will be meeting for practice sessions throughout the summer. Titles will be given out at the June 2 meeting.

Programs may be photographed and/or videotaped for library publicity. Please notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed or videotaped.

FORENSIC ARCHAEOLOGYWednesday, May 18, 3:00-4:00 p.m.Learn how forensic specialists read bones to uncover clues. Understand the scientific principles relating to the study of the human skeleton and become a forensic archaeologist! Using real human bones, get introduced tothe science of forensic archaeology.

MUD PIEWednesday, May 25, 3:00-4:15 p.m.Create a delicious Chocolate Mud Pie using Cool Whip, chocolate pudding, and a chocolate cookie crust. YUM!!!!!

Teen Programs

TOY PARAMEDICMonday, May 2, 3:00-4:00 p.m.Volunteer to help us keep the library’s toddler playtime toys clean and in tip-top shape.

TEEN ADVISORY GROUPWednesday, May 11, 4:00-5:00 p.m.Join us for a discussion about books, manga, movies, music, video games, and everything else in between! Any new programs or events you would like to see in the library? Come and share your ideas! You will also earn one hour of community service credit.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES FOR CHARITYMonday, June 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.Earn community service and have fun! After a demonstration, teens will measure and mix the ingredients and then shape the cookies. The instructor will bake and donate the cookies to a local shelter. Teens will get to take a few cookies home to bake.

ANIMAL TOY DONATION COMMUNITY SERVICEMonday, June 13, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Come and create animal toys for cats and dogs to be donated to your local animal shelter. All participants will earn an hour of community service while helping out some local animals.

BOOK BUDDIES TRAININGFriday, June 24, 2:00-3:00 p.m.Take this mandatory training if you’d like to be a Book Buddy this summer. Learn how to help children practice reading. A great community service opportunity for the summer.

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

FLASHBACK FRIDAY MOVIEFriday, June 17, 3:00-4:30 p.m.No registration is required.Are you excited about the new all-female Ghostbusters?! Take a walk down memory lane with us and enjoy the original Ghostbusters to gear up for the new one! Laughs and snacks guaranteed!

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TASTE TEST CONTESTMonday, June 20, 3:00-4:00 p.m.Do you have the skills to guess what foods you taste? Join us for this challenge as you compete against other blindfolded participants. The teen that guesses the most correct foods will win a prize.

SAND CUPSWednesday, June 22, 3:00-4:00 p.m.Enjoy a delicious treat that not only tastes good but looks good too! Measure and mix all the ingredients to make yummy sand cups.

HANDMADE STUFFED PRETZELSWednesday, June 29, 3:00-4:15 p.m.Work with pretzel dough and learn how to make pretzels and stuff them with chocolate, nacho cheese, and cinnamon sugar. The flavor of the pretzels is hidden inside!

FROGGY CUPCAKESWednesday, June 1, 3:00-4:00 p.m.Make adorable little frogs using buttercream and fondant. Take home three in a bakery box. And they taste good too!

TIE DYE T-SHIRTSFriday, June 3, 4:00-5:00 p.m.Join us for an afternoon of tie dying. Bring a white or light grey shirt and we will supply the dye and rubber bands.

BLACK LIGHT PAINTINGWednesday, June 8, 3:00-4:00 p.m.Play hard! Get smart! Learn how to make cool glow in the dark paintings. Learn cool science while you have fun!

SUPER SMASH BROS. TOURNAMENTFriday, June 10, 3:00-4:30 p.m.No registration is required.Do you think you’re the Super Smash Bros. champion? Come play on the big screen and find out if you have what it takes to win it all!

CANDY SUSHIWednesday, June 15, 3:00-4:00 p.m.It may look like sushi, but it definitely won’t taste like it. Come to our candy sushi program where we’ll make our own sushi from candy.

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Come visit our origami table at the Gathering of Neighbors for Peace and Compassion at Ross Park

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CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES No registration is required.

LONG ISLAND CLASSIC JAZZSunday, May 22, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

John Sherin and the Long Island Classic Jazz Ensemble will take you on a blast from the past while performing familiar standards from the Great American Songbook.

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RYU SHU KANJapanese Taiko DrumsSaturday, May 7, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

In celebration of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, Ryu Shu Kan will entertain you with their exciting blend of martial arts, folk dance, and the thunder of the taiko drums. Instructor Gerard Senese has observed the similarity between taiko form and karate form and has incorporated both into a thrilling festival of sight, sound, and music.

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JAZZ: THE FIRST AMERICAN ART FORMSunday, May 1, 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Join Professor Craig Boyd, a recipient of the prestigious New York State Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities, as he examines jazz music from its conception to the present. He will piece together major events in African, European, and American sociopolitical history that spawned the seeds of this unique American Art form.

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Join us for a celebration of Haitian Flag Day with La Troupe Zetwal founded by Sherley Davilmar and Linda Pierre-Louis Elyse. The troupe strives to be an ambassador of the Haitian culture expressed in the exciting choreography of traditional Haitian folklore dances and the thrilling music of the Caribbean.

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LA TROUPE ZETWALHaitian Flag Day CelebrationSunday, May 15, 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Are you a poet or lyricist? Join the community in our very first community poetry night! Poets of all ages will be here to share their works and you too can share yours. Light refreshments will be provided.

COMMUNITY POETRY NIGHT Thursday, May 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

GEN Y KARAOKE & GAME NIGHT Thursday, June 30, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Are you between the ages of 18-35 and looking for something fun and free to do tonight? Come to the Brentwood Public Library for some games, a little karaoke and snacks!

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MANEJO DEFENSIVO sábados, 14 de mayo o 18 de junio, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., EspañolPatrocinado por el “Empire Safety Council”, este curso de 6 horas le ahorra diez por ciento en su seguro de auto por 3 años y elimina hasta cuatro puntos en el record del conductor. $28, en efectivo o giro postal se paga a “Empire Safety Council” el día de la clase.

AARP SAFE DRIVINGFridays, May 20 or June 17, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Classes are limited to Brentwood residents over 49 years old. This course saves ten percent on comprehensive and liability insurance for three years and removes up to four points from a driver’s record. Bring driver’s license to registration and to class. A separate check or money order payable to AARP, $20 for members and $25 for non-members, is due on day of class for each participant. Please be punctual.

DEFENSIVE DRIVINGSaturdays, May 21 or June 4, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., English Sponsored by the Empire Safety Council, this six hour course saves ten percent on comprehensive and liability insurance for three years and removes up to four points from a driver’s record. $28 in cash or money order is payable to the Empire Safety Council on the day of class. Please be punctual.

We’ve been listening to you!Now you can check out video games from the library for

Playstation 4 and X-Box One. Find the new games by the graphic novel

section. Check the library catalog for all titles.

[Most games in our new adult video game collection are rated M]

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PREPÁRESE PARA LA CIUDADANÍALunes, 2, 9, 16, 23 de mayo y 6, 13, 20 y 27 de junio, 1:30-2:30 p.m.¿Se está preparando para el examen de ciudadanía? Bibliotecaria Olivia Branigan, la puede ayudar a estudiar. Esta clase de ocho semanas le enseñara todo lo que debe saber para la porción cívica del examen.

GRASP WORKSHOP AND ASSESSMENTMonday, June 6, 5:00-8:30 p.m.Come to the library to meet Nadine Singer, a representative from BOCES who will explain how this home study program can help you obtain your TASC (formally GED). Simply register and pick up assignments from our library. When you complete your work, drop off the package at the library and you will receive feedback and more study material tailored to your needs.

citizenship GED - TASC

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GENEALOGY 101: HOW TO BEGIN YOUR RESEARCHAre you interested in knowing more about your family history? Make an appointment with Mary Ann Koferl for a private one-hour session by calling 631-273-7883, ext. 120. genealogy

Programs may be photographed and/or videotaped for library publicity. Please notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed or videotaped.

arts & crafts

SHELL DOORKNOB DECORATIONTuesday, May 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Thursday, May 5, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

As we start to think of warm summer days, join Mary Ann Koferl for a shell doorknob decoration workshop. Each participant will return home with a beautiful doorknob decoration.

MOTHER’S DAY GARDEN STOOLFriday, May 6, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Spring is here and this hand painted and inked stool is the perfect accessory for your favorite mother‘s home! Join Shirley Ruby and learn how to turn a white metal stool into something spectacular.

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERSFriday, May 13, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Irene Conte-Morgan will demonstrate how to create a beautiful arrangement of fresh spring flowers for your May tablescape. All materials are included. Please bring scissors.

MOSAIC BIRDBATHS

Tuesday, May 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Spring is here and our feathered friends will delight in their very own birdbath created from a clay saucer covered with mosaic tiles. Join Mary Ann Koferl for this fun workshop and take home your very own creation.

HERE’S TO DAD: BEER MUG ARRANGEMENT

Friday, June 3, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Toast your dad by creating a whimsical flower arrangement in a beer mug. All materials are included. Please bring scissors.

A GENEALOGY RESEARCH TRIP TO RIVERHEAD COURTHOUSEFriday, May 27, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Mary Ann Koferl will be taking you on trip to Riverhead in search of Suffolk County Court Records. A brief tour of the facility will be included along with time to do your own research. Bring relevant information to do your research. Please register for this trip as we will be carpooling and will meet at the library at 8:00 a.m.

DIVORCE RECORDSSaturday, June 25, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Mary Ann Koferl will give a lecture on using divorce records for genealogical research.

Library programs for adults are available to Brentwood Public Library residents, 18 and older. Unless specifically noted, all adult programs are free. Registration begins Saturday, April 16 for May programs and Saturday, May 21 for June programs. Register online at brentwoodnylibrary.org, in person, or by phone at 631-273-7883, ext. 123. Please have your Brentwood Public Library card ready when youregister for programs.

a healthier youNO-SEW JEWELRY CASETuesday, June 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This winter we made a no-sew placemat purse and now we are going to continue

using the same techniques to make a no-sew jewelry case. Join Mary Ann Koferl for this easy project.

FANCY FEET FOOT SCRUBSThursday, June 23, 7:00-8:30 p.m.There is an easy and effective way to incorporate aromatherapy and essential oils to prep your feet for the summer. Learn how sugar and salt scrubs can be created to exfoliate and brighten your skin while enhancing your mood.

SILK PAINTED CIRCULAR SCARFTuesday, June 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mary Ann Koferl will demonstrate how to paint your own circular silk scarf. These scarves are very popular and fashionable. Each participant will be painting their own scarf.

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what’s cooking?BAKING COACH: CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATIONThursday, May 5, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in a sweet way with cinnamon tortilla chips and a delectable fruit and herb salsa. HEALTHY LUNCHESThursdays, May 12 or May 19, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Amy Bly of Cornell Cooperative Extension will teach you to create delicious, quick, and healthy lunch recipes that will help you get that summer body!

CHEF ROB SCOTT:COUPLES NIGHT OUTFriday, May 20, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Do you have what it takes as a couple (or two friends) to create three different pastries that Simply Creative Chef Rob Scott would like to have at a very fancy creative restaurant? Let’s hope so or you will be voted off. Couples can just be friends or team up with another patron.

CHEF ROB SCOTT: STRAWBERRY BUCKLEFriday, June 17, 1:30-3:00 p.m. A buckle is a dessert that combines fresh seasonal fruit, a rich cake batter, and a streusel topping. This is a hands-on class where patrons will make a very moist strawberry buckle ready to take home and bake. You can eat this as a nice summer dessert or a morning treat with your coffee.

SENIOR FITWednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 2510:00-11:00 a.m. Age is no obstacle! Michele Ricciardi, a certified expert in senior fitness, will lead you through a series of simple, low-impact exercises. Please wear loose clothing and bring water.

MEDICAID 101Tuesday, May 10, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Join Katie Clark of North Shore LIJ in an informational session on Medicaid and how it can help you. She will assist with applications as well as provide free health screenings.

SENIOR ICE CREAM SOCIAL Friday May 13, 2:00-4:00 p.m.Join us at the Brentwood Public Library in celebration of Older Americans Month, for an ice cream social. There will be games, prizes, and a variety of ice cream with your favorite toppings! Don’t miss it!

a healthier you1:45-7:30 p.m. in the auditorium

KICKBOXING Wednesday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Learn how to transform your body and have fun at the same time with Tamika Harden as she instructs you in the art of kickboxing. This excercisebuilds muscle, strengthens the heart and lungs, increases energy and flexibility and best of all burns calories. You will look and feel younger.

BAKING COACH: ZUCCHINI CAKESMonday, June 6, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Make and enjoy zucchini cakes at the library. These are so delicious you won’t be able to believe they are healthy!

FIRST AID/CPR/AEDSaturday, May 21, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims. Successful students will receive a certifi-cate for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. A fee of $60, payable in cash or money order on day of class, is required.

CPR & AEDSaturday, June 11, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Adult and Pediatric CPR & AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. Successful students will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric CPR & AED valid for two years. A fee of $50, payable in cash or money order on day of class, is required.

BAKING COACH: PIZZA WORKSHOPMonday, June 27, 7:00-8:15 p.m. Join the Baking Coach as she teaches you to create a full size pizza with delicious toppings.

ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL OUTREACH BUSMonday, May 23, 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. The St. Francis Hospital Community Outreach Mobile Bus will offer free screenings. The screenings will include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, and a simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes. They will also provide patient education and referrals as needed for clients above the age of 18.

BLOOD DRIVE MONDAY, JUNE 27 1:45-7:30 P.M.

(AUDITORIUM)

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The Brentwood Public Library Career Development Center offers resources for writing better resumes, finding better jobs, and making a better life.

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The library has dedicated computers to help you complete your job search, as well as a collection of books that can help you perfect your resume by finding the right wording and layout. Once you complete your resume, print and fax it for free.

All are welcome. Unless specifically noted, no registration is required.

STARTING AND GROWING YOUR OWN BUSINESS Thursday, May 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Highly successful and experienced business professionals and entrepreneurs, Long Island SCORE mentors deliver valuable, timely, and practical advice. In this workshop you will be able to learn the basics of setting up a business, legal entity structures, paying taxes, keeping financial records, and financing a business.

MARKETING FOR SMALL BUSINESSThursday, May 26, 7:00-8:30 p.m. The professionals at SCORE have helped small business owners launch successful businesses on Long Island for years. They will teach you how to develop a marketing plan, pricing, advertising and promotion, internet marketing, and perform market research.

SOCIAL MEDIA BASICSThursday, June 2, 7:00-8:30 p.m. SCORE representatives will review five of the most popular social media networks and discuss the benefits of each one: how other businesses are using social media, how to tell which networks are right for your business, what kind of content to create and post, and how to tell if the content is working.

Computer classes are limited to Brentwood Public Library residents, 18 and older. Unless specifically noted, all adult programs are free. Registration begins Saturday, April 16 for May programs and Saturday, May 21 for June programs. Register online at brentwoodnylibrary.org, in person, or by phone at 631-273-7883, ext. 123. Please have your Brentwood Public Library card ready when you register for programs.

Brentwood Public Library is partnering with the Stony Brook Small Business Development Center to provide counseling to individuals thinking of growing an established business or starting a new business. Call 631-273-7883, ext.132 and ask

for Mrs. Branigan to make an appointment with Mrs. Susana Ortega,bilingual business advisor with a master's degree in business administration. Clientes hispanoparlantes son bienvenidos.

WRITING A BUSINESS PLANThursday, June 9, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Did you already take the "Starting and Growing Your Own Business" course and want to take the next step? In this workshop you'll learn the components of a business plan: what needs to be included, startup costs, how to prepare a budget, cash flow projections, how to use a business plan to get financing, and walk through an example of a business plan.

LOCAL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR SUCCESS STORYThe Career Development Center at the Brentwood Public Library congratulates local entrepreneur Myrna B. Gonzalez on opening her own business. Ooh la la Posh Pets Grooming and Boutique is located at 812 Suffolk Avenue (Brentwood-Islip Veterinarian Hospital building). Mrs. Gonzalez took advantage of our free business SCORE workshops and thanks to the advice and guidance of our business counselor Susana Ortega from the NYS Small Business Development Center at Stony Brook University, her dream of opening her own business became a reality. Remember to support our local businesses! Take advantage of all the free resources and workshops the Brentwood Public Library has available for you. We are here to help you succeed. Read the complete story at https://brentwoodcdc.wordpress.com/business-career-success-stories/

COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING ONE ON ONEMondays, May 2, 9 June 6, 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Call to make an appointment at

(631) 273-7883, ext. 132

Our bilingual (English-Spanish) Career andCollege Counselor Mrs. Chiara Castilla-Brooks will

assist you with your career exploration, foreign career credential questions, resume and cover letter preparation,

job applications, interview preparation, networking, assessing interests, and identifying career paths.

Adult Programs

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The library has dedicated computers to help you complete your job search, as well as a collection of books that can help you perfect your resume by finding the right wording and layout. Once you complete your resume, print and fax it for free.

In this four-session, hands-on course, you will learn how to use your computer to accomplish some of the most popular applications for home use. Learn how to write a letter, and create a newsletter, flyer or sign. Organize your personal finances, setup bank reconciliation and personal

address databases, send and receive email and download pictures, edit and print photographs, and much more.

SESSION 1: INTRO TO COMPUTERS& WORD PROCESSINGThursday, May 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn how to write a letter, create a newsletter, and make a flyer or sign. Now includes using the mouse and other computer basics.

En este cursillo de cuatro clases va aprender cómo usar su computadora para escribir cartas y documentos, organizar sus finanzas, mandar y recibir correo electrónico, descargar fotos para editar e imprimir y muchas cosas más.

SESIÓN 1: PALABRA DE MICROSOFTsabado, 7 de mayo, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Aprenda cómo escribir una carta, crear un boletín de noticias, y hacer un folleto o cartel. Como editar textos, diseñar una carta, formatear un texto, y como trabajar con gráficos.

SESIÓN 2: FINANZAS PERSONALESsabado, 14 de mayo, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Administre sus finanzas: aprenda a crear un registro de cheques y el formato para la conciliación bancaria, mantenga record de inversiones y gastos, y crea una simple base de datos.

SESIÓN 3: CORREO ELECTRÓNICOsabado, 4 de junio, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Comprenda y utilice el Internet y Correo Electrónico: aprenda cómo entrar en línea, encontrar información, yentender el Internet. Aprenda cómo enviar, recibir y redirigir correo.

SESIÓN 4: FOTOSsabado, 18 de junio, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Aprenda a editar las imágenes que recibe como cambiar el tamaño, recortar, ajustar el brillo, la eliminación de ojos rojos, la Imprenta, y más.

SESSION 4: PICTURES

Thursday, June 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Learn how to edit the pictures you receive: change size, crop, adjust brightness, remove red eye, and print.

SESSION 3: EMAIL

Thursday, June 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn how to get online, find information, and understand the jargon of the Internet. Learn how to send, receive, and forward email.

SESSION 2: PERSONAL FINANCESThursday, May 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Manage your personal finances: learn how to create a check register, keep track of investments and expenses, and create a simple database.

computer helpComputer classes are limited to Brentwood Public Library residents, 18 and older. Unless specifically noted, all adult programs are free. Registration begins Saturday, April 16 for May programs and Saturday, May 21 for June programs. Register online at brentwoodnylibrary.org, in person, or by phone at 631-273-7883, ext. 123. Please have your Brentwood Public Library card ready when you register for programs.

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book discussion / discusión de libros

Programs may be photographed and/or videotaped for library publicity. Please notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed or videotaped.

Books can be picked up at the circulation desk. Puede conseguir su libro en el escritorio de circulación.

Valid adult Brentwood Public Library cardholders who cannot come in to the library due to a temporary or permanent physical disability or confinement at home because of prolonged illness, extended convalescence, or advanced age are eligible to join this program. In order to receive mail delivery service, the patron will be required to fill out an application and have it certified by a healthcare provider. If the application is approved, books will be mailed to the patron’s residence and mailed back to the library by the patron. Postage will be paid both ways by the library. For information about this free service, call Ms. Schumacher at 631-273-7883, ext. 124 or stop by the Information & Reference Desk to pick up an application.

Visit any service desk or register on our website by clicking Programs then Email Notices. Or go to: http://bit.ly/1N0gm23

New Arrivals Find out about this week’s new books and movies.

Your Week at BPLFind out about this week’s new programs.

Career Development Center NewsFind out the latest career news.

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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold FryBy Rachel JoyceWednesday, May 4, 7:00-8:30 p.m. When Harold learns of an old friend’s illness, instead of mailing the letter he wrote, he decides to make the 600-mile journey to see her – by foot. In this journey, this pilgrimage, Harold considers his life and finds ways toimprove himself and his relationships.

The Talented Mr. RipleyBy Patricia HighsmithWednesday, June 1, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Considered one of the great crime novels, readers are compelled to learn the mind of Tom Ripley, an immoral young man, hired by a wealthy businessman to bring his son back home from Italy.

El Talento de Mr. RipleyPor Patricia Highsmithmiércoles, 1 de junio, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Considerada una de las grandes novelas policiacas, los lectores se ven obligados a conocer la mente de Tom Ripley, un joven inmoral, contratado por un rico hombre para buscar a su hijo en Italia.

BOOKS FOR THE HOMEBOUND

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, which was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Prize, is Rachel Joyce's first book. Rachel moved to writing after a twenty-year career in theatre and television, where she performed leading roles for the Royal National Theatre and also wrote more than 20 original afternoon plays for BBC Radio 4.

“My canidate for the Great American Novel”

- Joan Schenkar, Publisher’s Weekly

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Registration is ongoing. Placement testing is by appointment only. Students must be at least 21 years of age.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUPS Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Fridays, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Saturdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Improve your English language skills in a

relaxed, supportive environment.

SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Practice your Spanish language skills in a small group atmosphere.

BUSINESS ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP

Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Come to our chat group where we will reviewcommon workplace vocabulary and situations

that will help you gain more confidence speaking English in the work environment.

These classes emphasize Conversational English, Listening/Speaking and Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Writing. Classes are available from Basic/Beginner to Advanced.

The Brentwood Public Library, in partnership with the Brentwood Public School District, offers ESL (English as a Second Language) classes to adults.

THURSDAY AT THE MOVIES

ALL MOVIES SHOWN AT

2:00 AND 6:30 p.m.

MayBrentwood patron Victor Manuel Tejera, an Army veteran of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, will be displaying his very own Army memorabilia.Local artist and web developer Giovhanny Archer will be exhibiting his original drawings. June Sheryl Johnson will display her collection of wedding themed dolls and doll accessories.Artist and painting instructor Maria Pontillo will exhibit her amazingoriginal artwork.

Monday, May 30Memorial DayNo ESL classes

Wednesday, June 15Student Recognition Day

Monday. June 20 to Friday June 24Placement testing for

Summer Session classes by appointment only.

Tuesday, July 5Summer Session ESL classes begin

June 23 The 5th Wave (PG-13) 127 min.

May 5Victor Frankenstein

(PG-13) 110 min.

May 12Brooklyn

(PG-13) 112 min.

May 19Concussion

(PG-13) 123 min.

May 26Flags of Our Fathers

(R) 135 min.

June 2 Star Wars VII the

Force Awakens(PG-13) 136 min.

June 9 Joy

(PG-13) 124 min.

June 16 Creed

(PG-13) 112 min.

June 30Ride Along 2 (PG-13) 102 min.

The Literacy Office is currently accepting

applications for Summer Session

ESL classes.

conversation groups

literacy calendar

gallery & displayTo exhibit your work or display a collection, contact Lissetty Thomas at 631-273-7883, ext. 123.

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Library HoursMonday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 - 4 p.m. through May 22

The Library is Closed Mother’s DaySunday, May 8Memorial DaySunday, May 29 Monday, May 30

Board of TrusteesMary Reid, PresidentEllen Edelstein, Vice PresidentGail Kirkham, TrusteeWilliam Menendez, TrusteeFrancis Picart, Trustee

Library DirectorThomas A. Tarantowicz, Jr.

Assistant DirectorXibelualka Solís

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Reservations can be made in person at the adult reference desk, by phone 631- 273-7883, ext. 123 or online through our museum pass software available on our website brentwoodnylibrary.org.

Please have your library card with you when placing your reservation and when picking up your pass.

• American Museum of Natural History

• Brooklyn Botanic Gardens

• Children’s Museum of the East End

• Cradle of Aviation Museum

• Fire Island Lighthouse

Preservation Society

• Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

• Long Island Children’s Museum

• Old Bethpage Village Restoration

• Old Westbury Gardens

• Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

M u s e u M s

The library now has discounted tickets to the Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center in Riverhead. $16.50 for all ages includes general admission, the Butterfly Exhibit, and the Exotic Bird Aviary. Regular aquarium admission tickets are $21.00 for kids, $23.50 for seniors and $27.95 for adults. Tickets do not expire; however they are not replaceable or refundable.

Tickets are limited to 6 per family. Children 2 & Under are FREE. Tickets are on sale NOW at the Circulation Desk.

$16.50 long island aquarium

+ butterflies, bugs & birds!