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Winter 2017ADULT PROGRAMSWH residents register beginning Tuesday, January 3.Non-WH residents register, space permitting, beginning Monday, January 9.All registration fees are non-refundable.Property Tax AssessmentWednesday, January 112-3:30 p.m. and repeated 7-8:30 p.m.Town of Hempstead Tax Receiver, Don Clavin,will enlighten residents on the grievance processwhich may result in a lower home assessment,thus reducing property taxes.West Hempstead Schools Art ShowThursday, January 197-8:30 p.m.Stop on by for some light refreshments while youenjoy our local youth's artwork. Artwork will beon display on the lower level of the library untilthe end of March.Pay Less Income TaxMonday, January 237-8:30 p.m.Barry Lisak, an IRS enrolled agent, willshare ways to reduce both Federal andNew York State taxes. New Obamacarelaws will be discussed, as well as newFederal and NYS laws enacted this year.Each attendee will receive a FREE copy of thebooklet Last Minute Income Tax Strategies.St. Francis Hospital Outreach BusMonday, March 2010 a.m.- 2 p.m.St. Francis Hospital‘s Community Outreach Busprovides FREE health screenings for those age18 and over. The screenings include abrief cardiac history, blood pressure,and a simple blood test for cholesteroland diabetes. The bus will be in theparking lot. Walk-ins welcome.Visit the library or consult our websitewww.whplibrary.orgfor updated information.TLC for Good Home HealthMondays7-9 p.m.This interactive multi-part series, presented byBrian Schnee, will teach you how some basictender-loving-care home maintenance canprovide a healthy home for many years tocome. Each class will register separately.DateMarch 6March 20April 3April 17May 1May 15June 5June 19Topic of DiscussionThe site your house sits onYour home’s exteriorYour home’s interiorYour home’s insulationYour home’s electrical systemYour home’s plumbing systemYour home’s heating systemYour home’s air conditioning systemThis series is part of our Build aBetter World events. Get an extraticket for our Summer Wrap-upCelebration Raffle for each classyou attend.The Library Board of Trustees wouldlike to thank the Central NassauCounty Rotary Club/Foundation fortheir generous gift of 10,000 in honorof our Library Director,Regina Mascia.Ms. Mascia was honored at the RotaryClub’s Foundation Dinner on May 11,2016, for her service to the RotaryClub, the community and the library.
FOODExact change appreciated.It’s never too early to prepare for our SummerReading Program. The theme this year isBuild a Better World.Look for this logo on upcoming programs.For each program you attend, you’ll get anextra ticket for our Summer Wrap-upCelebration Raffle!Nunca es temprano para prepararnos paranuestro programa de Lectura de Verano. Eltema de este año es construir un mundo mejor. Busque este logo en los proximos boletines. Para cada programa que usted asistaobtendrá un boleto adicional para nuestra rifade Celebración de Verano!Attention All Local Artists!Would you like to display your artwork? Checkout our display area on the lower level, and if itis suitable to your needs, fill out an applicationto request having your work displayed for athree month time period.The Friends of the Library will behaving a YARD SALE to benefitthe Friends of the West Hempstead Public Library in the libraryparking lot on Sunday, April 30from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.SPACE IS LIMITED.Table registration begins Monday, February 6.Contact Dorothy at (516) 481-6591, ext. 25from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Monday-Friday, toregister or for additional information.Payment required upon registration.Carrot Cake Sandwich CookiesMonday, January 307-8:30 p.m.Cost: 3 (cash only)In honor of National Carrot CakeDay, we will be constructingtasty carrot cake whoopee pieswith Priscilla for you to enjoy!Chinese Egg RollsThursday, February 27-8:30 p.m.Cost: 3 (cash only)Celebrate the Chinese New Year bymaking egg rolls with Kathy G. There willbe a demo and sampling of fried rice.Cook the BookMonday, February 63-4:30 p.m. & repeated 7-8:30 p.m.Join us for this NEW cooking series where YOUare the chef. Browse our cookbook display at theReference Desk on a specific food category.Register your favorite dish to bring in and share.Appetizers are our first category.Homemade ChocolatesMonday, February 137-8:45 p.m.Cost: 3 (cash only)Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’llbe making an assortment of deliciouschocolates with Chef Julie.Irish Soda BreadMonday, March 137-8:30 p.m.Cost: 3 (cash only)St. Patrick’s Day dinner isn’t complete withouta loaf of Irish Soda Bread! Priscilla will shareher recipe to make it here, take it home, bakeand enjoy!Build a Better Grilled Cheese SandwichMonday, April 107-8:30 p.m.Cost: 3 (cash only)You will be amazed with thefabulous assortment of itemsChef Julie will provide for youto create and build the perfectgrilled cheese sandwich. Letyour imagination run wild!
EXERCISE CLASSES FOR THOSE WITHARTHRITIS OR FIBROMYALGIATuesdays:January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28,March 7, 14, 219:45-10:45 a.m.Cost: 30 (payable only by check to WHPL)Instructor: Marilyn BungerSIMPLY STRONGERWednesdays:January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22,March 1, 8, 15, 226:50-7:50 p.m.Cost: 30 (payable only by check to WHPL)Instructor: Marilyn BungerYOGAWednesdays:February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2212-1 p.m.Cost: 24 (payable only by check to WHPL)ORWednesdays:February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 228-9 p.m.Cost: 24 (payable only by check to WHPL)Instructor: Joe CilmiZUMBATuesdays:January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28,March 7, 14, 21Session 1: 4:45-5:35 p.m.Session 2: 7-7:50 p.m.Cost: 40 (payable only by check to WHPL)Bring water, sneakers and a sense of fun andadventure!KNIT & CROCHET CIRCLETuesdaysJanuary 10*, 24, February 7*, 21,March 7*, 21*First class of the month with instructor 2 fee per session6:45-8:45 p.m.No registration required.First come basis. Limit: 12Inside the LinesClub 1 - Tuesday Nights:January 17, 31, February 14, 28,March 14, 287-8:30 p.m.ORClub 2 - Thursday Afternoons:January 19, February 2, 16, March 2, 16, 301:30-3 p.m.Coloring clubs are the newest craze. Coloring hasbeen proven to have a calming effect that reducesstress. Materials are provided.BOOK DISCUSSIONSParanormal Book Club with CindyWednesday, February 227-8 p.m.We will discuss Uprooted by NaomiNovik. “A very enjoyable fantasy withthe air of a modern classic” - The NewYork Times Book Review. Copies willbe available at the Circulation Desk.Refreshments will be served.LONG ISLAND READS Book DiscussionTuesday, April 47-8:30 p.m.Join all of Long Island this year in reading DeadWake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by ErikLarson. Come discuss the book. Lightrefreshments will be served. Books willbe available at the Circulation Desk atthe end of February. As part of the LIREADS events, there is a Bus Trip tothe Brooklyn Navy Yard on Tuesday,April 25. See Trips page for details.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support InitiativeTuesdays: January 10 & March 711 a.m.-12:30 p.m.This is an overview of the Alzheimer’s CaregiverSupport Initiative (free assistance to familycaregivers, through a grant funded by the NYSDept. of Health). It will incorporate how to carefor an individual with dementia.When Living at Home is No Longer SafeMonday, March 277-8:45 p.m.Long Island Family Caregiver Coalition willpresent this pathfinder seminar and discusscompanion services, Medicaid at home, andrespite care. Refreshments will be served.Spanish ClassesBeginner: FridaysJanuary 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24,March 3, 103-5 p.m.Cost: 5 (cash only)Intermediate: MondaysJanuary 23, 30, February 6, 13, 27,March 6, 13, 20, 274-6 p.m.Cost: 5 (cash only)Join Mrs. Preciado in a conversational class toimprove your Spanish skills. Practice and pickup more phrases.U.S. CitizenshipAre you in the process of becoming a U.S.citizen? Come and practice the questionsand answers for the citizenship examination.Saturdays:January 14, 21February 4, 11, 18March 4, 11, 18, 2511 a.m.-12 p.m.Registration forENGLISH CLASSESThursday, January 54:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.For further information, call Ocaria DiMango(516) 867-3580 ext. 12Business Networking GroupJoin other local business owners in discussingproblems, solutions, references, legal issues,sales, and anything you would like.Each session will feature an expertspeaker on a particular topic. Coffee,tea and refreshments will be served.Business ResourcesThursday, February 98:30-10:30 a.m.During this first meet and greet, librarian Cindywill go over some of the business databases(Reference USA and Hoovers) that the WestHempstead Public Library offers free of charge tocardholders and are always available at WHPL.Find out the services WH business owners andtheir employees can utilize at WHPL.Your Culture is the Soul of Your SmallBusiness – Create it Wisely!Thursday, March 98:30-10:30 a.m.Speaker: Lonnie SciambiWhen entrepreneurs start businesses, do theythink about the culture they are going to createwithin it? It is probably the most powerful forcethat, later, drives the company forward.or not.In this session, the importance of small businessculture will be confirmed and the significant role itactually plays in the ultimate success of a venturewill be described.Life is Like a Sales CallThursday, April 138:30-10:30 a.m.Speaker: Diane CiottaThere are many situations in life when we findourselves competing, lobbying or negotiating forsomething that we would like to have or do. Whilethe process of persuasion happens naturally, itunfortunately does not always happen effectively.As any successful professional sales executivewill tell you, they must first sell themselves - thensell their product, service or idea.Reminder: Please bring small bills ( 1, 5)when coming to the library. The CirculationDesk cannot make change of large bills.For your comfort, bring a sweaterto all programs.
TRIPS TRIPS TRIPSTrips must be paid for by check payable to WHPL at the time of registration. There are NOREFUNDS unless the library cancels a trip. Registration begins on Tuesday, January 3 for WHresidents. Non-residents may register, space permitting, beginning Monday, January 9.HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSEThursday, March 23 82 per personEnjoy a sitdown luncheon while watching Born Yesterday. This famous comedy enjoyed one of thelongest runs in Broadway history and gave Judy Holliday the role that made her a star! Don't forget tosave room for the unlimited dessert buffet! Pickup: 8:45 a.m. Return approximately 6 p.m.BROOKLYN NAVY YARDTuesday, April 25 81 per personFor over 150 years, the Brooklyn Navy Yard churned out America’s most famous fighting Naval ships,from the USS Maine to the USS Missouri. This guided bus tour (with opportunities to get off) exploresthe vast 300-acre property along Brooklyn’s industrial waterfront and offers opportunities to take acloser look at the Yard’s most intriguing sites. After the tour there will be time to visit themuseum and gift shop on your own. Lunch served family style at IL Porto (see flyer formenu). Pickup: 8:30 a.m. Return approximately 5 p.m. This trip is in conjunctionwith the LI READS selection and part of our Build a Better World events.SAFE DRIVING COURSESDefensive Driving Courses can remove up to 4 points from your license and reduceyour automobile insurance by 10 percent for a period of 3 years.Defensive Driving: Empire Safety Council CoursesCourse 1: Saturday, February 4 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Course 2: Tuesday, April 18 & Thursday, April 20 from 6-9 p.m.Registration for both courses begins Tuesday, January 3.Cost: A 30 check, payable to Ramona Tracy.AARP Smart Driver Course: Class is tailored for those 50 and older.Mondays, March 20 & 27 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Registration for W.H. residents begins at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 6.Non-residents may register, space permitting, beginning Monday, March 13.Cost: Checks must be made payable to AARP. 20 with AARP membership card.Non-members of AARP or those without their AARP card - 25.Each participant must bring a check (no cash accepted) when registering. Participants must be on timeand attend all parts of the course to receive credit.Coming in 2017 Magazines at your Fingertips - ZINIO!WHPL will offer digital versions of many popular magazines starting in 2017. Throughyour web browser or the ZINIO for Libraries app (iOS, Android, Kindle), WHPL patronscan view or download selected titles for offline reading. Issues will remain on your deviceuntil deleted. After you set up your account with your WHPL barcode, you will be able tologin with a username and password.Look for the Zinio icon on our homepage to get you started. You will also be able to view the list ofmagazine titles. There’s something for every reader’s taste. Make Zinio one of your 2017 resolutions!
Sunday EntertainmentAll programs are held on SUNDAYS at 2 p.m. and are free to all. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.In deference to the performers, please be here at least 15 minutes before showtime.For your comfort, please remember to bring a sweater.LAUGHS AT THE LIBRARYJanuary 22Mark Brier performs and hosts this comedic afternoon along with Pat Gagliardi, Louise Campbell,and headliner Eddie Faicco. There will be an appearance by a special guest comedian. Show endsat 3:45 p.m.TRIBUTE TO ELLAFebruary 5In recognition of Black History Month, Sonny & Perley perform this tribute highlighting the life andmusic of the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald. Show ends at 3:15 p.m.WWII LOVE SONGSFebruary 26Professor Diane Cypkin will perform as well as delve into why these songs were so popular duringwartime. Songs include Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, I’ll Walk Alone, Chatanooga Choo Choo,The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and many more! Show ends at 3:15 p.m.EVERETT TRIOMarch 5The best of the big three: Bobby Darin, Nat Cole and Tony Bennett performed by Everett Green.Show ends at 3:15 p.m.CASEY AT THE BATApril 9Ballet meets baseball and poetry in an all new performance performed by the Long Island Ballet.This fun filled ballet, Casey at the Bat, meets all the requirements to transport us to a baseballgame of the late 1800’s. Show ends at 3:15 p.m.SUNDAY PROGRAMSHow Hatikvah Became Israel’s National AnthemSunday, March 192 - 3:30 p.m.Hatikvah has been sung in Israel for over 120 years, but did not officially become the nationalanthem until a 2004 Israeli parliamentary decree. Ira Epstein will trace the development of theanthem from its original nine-verse poem to its current text consisting of two short verses andwill explore the background of the anthem’s melody.A Broadway Karaoke Passover: There’s No Seder Like Our SederSunday, April 22 - 3:30 p.m.Are you looking for ways to liven up your seder? Many parodies of Broadway andother popular melodies have been written to enhance the Passover seder. This lecturewill present the original songs together with their Passover parodies using karaokeaccompaniment and text projected on a screen. Be prepared to sing along and laugh.
EN ESPAÑOLMatrículas: Martes, Enero 3LA COCINA BILINGÜEPractique los idiomas inglés y español mientras cocina; aprenda nuevos platos de la cocinalatinoamericana y de España usando un vocabulario simple en inglés y español!Torta Española (Spanish Omelette)Cuesta: 3.00 (pagar en efectivo) (cash only)Día: Sábado, Febrero 11 (Saturday, February 11)AYÚDENOSCLASES DE COMPUTADORASHora: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.MATRICULA PARA LAS CLASESDE INGLÉSPensamos ofrecer clases de computadora enespañol.Jueves, Enero 5Ayúdenos a determinar qué nivel de clase de computadora, funcionaria para ustedes.4:00 - 8:00 p.m.Responda las siguientes preguntas y asipodremos determinar cuáles son sus necesidades.Responda marcando con un circulo lassiguientes preguntas:1. ¿Qué Clases le gustaría que la biblioteca ofreciera?A. Ordenador principiante. (principiantes encomputadora)SPANISH/ENGLISHCONVERSATION CIRCLEThursdays:January 19, 26February 2, 9, 16, 23March 2, 9, 16, 23, 303:30 - 5 p.m.Come practice your Spanish!B. Microsoft Word - Intermedia WordC. Correo electrónico.2. Qué día es más conveniente para usted:Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves, Viernes3. ¿ Hora del día más conveniente:Mañana, tarde o noche?Por favor, llene esta parteNombreTeléfonoCorreo electrónicoPor favor devuélvalo a la Biblioteca, antes de:June 1,2017¡GRATIS!¿ Está usted en paso a la ciudadanía?Repase las preguntas para el examen eninglés y español en un ambiente agradable en la Biblioteca de West Hempstead.Sábado:Enero 14, 21Febrero 4, 11, 18, 25Marzo 4, 11, 18, 2511 a.m.-12 p.m.Para más información escriba al siguientecorreo electrónico: canaria@whplibrary.orgO llamar al # (516) 481-6591 ext. 11
Teen ServicesWinter 2017Programs are open to West Hempstead residents. Space permitting, non-residents mayparticipate. Programs are for those in Grades 6-12 unless otherwise noted.Invisible Light ProgramThursday, January 57- 8 p.m.Registration is ongoing7 - 8 p.m.Registration Wednesday, February 1Staff from the Cradle of Aviation will show howinvisible light is as real as visible light throughspecialized activities at different workstations.Chinese Chicken DumplingsThursday, January 267- 8 p.m.Registration is ongoing.Mrs. Kathy returns to help you prepareChinese chicken dumplings (to bebrought home to cook) to celebrate theChinese New Year. Please be advisedthis class may contain food allergens.Class limit: 20.Let’s Draw PokémonThursday, February 27 - 8:30 p.m.Registration begins Tuesday, January 3Do you love Pokémon and like to draw too? Ifyou have always wanted to draw Pokémon in thestyle of Anime, but don’t know where to start,this workshop can show you how. Participantscan bring in their drawings to receive tips andfeedback. Class limit: 25Cupcake WarsThursday, February 9Teen YogaThursdays, March 23 & 307 - 8 p.m.Registration begins Tuesday, January 3Mrs. Kathy returns for this deliciousprogram. Participants will make icing,decorate cupcakes and compete forthe best cupcake. Everyone takeshome 3 cupcakes. Prizes will beawarded. Class limit: 20Jill Ackiron-Moses returns to help you experience how much fun yoga can be. This class isfor everyone: newbies and experienced yogisas well. Please bring a yoga mat or long towelto class. Class limit: 20Forensic Archaeology:Dead Men Do Tell TalesThursday, April 67 - 8 p.m.Registration begins Monday, March 6Learn how forensic specialists readbones to uncover clues. Participantsare challenged to examine real humanbones for clues and hypothesize aboutthe person’s age, gender and possibledemise. Class limit: 25Willem de Kooning: Looking at LayersThursday, April 136:30 - 8:30 p.m.Registration begins Monday, March 6Staff from the LI Children’s Museum will be hereto present a Willem de Kooning workshop. Youwill play with layers as you create compositionswith depth and texture. Using de Kooning’stechniques, you will discover how differentmarks and materials can make a painting comealive. This program is made possible by a generousgrant from The Willem de Kooning Foundation.Class limit: 20St. Patrick’s Day Cake in a JarThursday, March 27 - 8 p.m.Registration begins Wednesday, February 1Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day withMrs. Kathy. Participants will make apudding mixture, color it green andthen add chocolate cake and someLucky Charms. All the ingredientswill then be layered in a small mason jar.Class limit: 20Beginning in January, teens in grades 9-12 canearn community service/volunteer hours by reading a book and submitting a written review. Eachapproved review counts as an hour of communityservice. Teens can earn up to 8 hours eachschool year from this project.Stop by the Teen Department for a Review Crewpacket or call (516) 481-6591 ext. 18for more information.
TWEEN PROGRAMS (GRADES 5-8)CLAY BOWL & CUPWednesday, January 4 4:30 - 6 p.m.WASHI NOTEBOOK & PEN HOLDERMonday, January 9 4 - 6 p.m.Registration begins Monday, December 12.Registration begins Monday, December 12.Join Ms. Catherine to throw a clayplate on a wheel and create a cup with clay coil
May 15 Your home’s plumbing system June 5 Your home’s heating system June 19 Your home’s air conditioning system The Library Board of Trustees would like to thank the Central Nassau County Rotary Club/Foundation for their generous gift of 10,000 in honor of our Library Dire
