Serving Westhampton Beach, Westhampton, East Moriches, Eastport, East Quogue, Manorville, Quiogue, Remsenburg & Speonk

IT IS TIME FOR SUMMER FUN!There is so much to see and do at the Library.

You will find the coolest books, new videogames, more movies than ever and you can choose from over 160 programs!

Make the Westhampton Free Library a part of your summer… you will be glad you did!

Here is all the important information you need to know:• Registration for July programs will begin on Monday, June 30, 9:30am• Registration for August programs will begin on Monday, July 21, 9:30am• Registration is required for all Idea Place Programs unless noted, and is limited to patrons of the Westhampton Free Library. Non-card holders will be accommodated at the Library’s discretion. • You may register for the programs online at our Library’s website at: http://www.westhamptonlibrary.net• Our programs and summer reading clubs are supported by the Friends of the Library.

Art Exhibit Geometric Easel ArtTuesday, July 1-Saturday, August 23. Here is your chance to make a mark on our Library! We will have out our art easel and supplies out, come paint a picture. We will then hang it in our Art Gallery! No registration required.

FaMIly & SpEcIal EvENTS

For children and parent/caregivers of all ages unless otherwise noted.

Staycation PacketS? Need something to do on a rainy day or to pass time at the beach? Come by the Idea Place and pick up a Staycation Packet for your travels. Packets are available in the Idea Place throughout July and August.

Meet the author: tad hillS Saturday, July 19, from 11:00am to 11:45am. Tad Hills is the author of the loveable series Duck and Goose. Join us as he reads from one of his favorites in the series. Books for the author to sign will be available for purchase the day of the event. WHJ934

Sidewalk chalk Wednesday, July 23 from 10:00am to 10:30am or Wednesday, August 20 from 10:00am to 10:30am. We provide the sidewalk chalk, you provide the inspiration! WHJ935

PJ StorytiMe Fridays, July 25 and August 15 from from 6:30pm to 7:00pm. For families with children ages 3 and older. What better way to start the weekend than in your pajamas! Wear your jammies to the Library and listen to stories, rhymes and songs. Stories geared for ages 3 to 5 years but all are welcome to attend. WHJ936

Patron aPPreciation day! Thursday, June 26 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. Join us as we celebrate the fourth anniversary of our Library building! From 12:00pm to 8:00pm we will have activities and treats waiting for you. All events are open to our Library card holders. Show your Library card and receive a free gift! A list of activities will be available at the Idea Place desk by June 1.

craft-a-Palooza Each week we will have a new craft for you to try! Crafts are available during Library hours.Monday, June 30-Sunday, July 6: FoaminatorsMonday, July 7-Sunday, July 13: Bubble Wrap ArtMonday, July 14-Sunday, July 20: Straw PaintingMonday, July 21-Sunday, July 27: Make a BookMonday, July 28-Sunday, August 3: Marble Cereal Box PaintingMonday, August 4-Sunday, August 10-CollagesMonday, August 11-Sunday, August 17-Make Your Own Puzzle Monday, August 18-Sunday, August 24-Treasure BoxesMonday, August 25-Sunday, August 31-Mystery Craft

Snuggle uP and read! For families. Drop in during the times listed below to hear our Librarians favorite stories! No registration required. Mondays, July 7-August 25 from 6:00pm to 6:45pm (excluding July 21 and August 11) Saturdays, July 12 and August 30 from 11:00am to 11:45am.

fancy nancy tea Saturday, July 26 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. If you love everything Fancy Nancy, come to this fabulous tea party and listen to stories, play games, and have fun with a Fancy Nancy craft. WHJ937

faMily knitting Thursday, July 31 7:00pm to 8:00pm. For families with children ages 8 and older. Enjoy an evening out and have some one-on-one time with your parent or caregiver while learning a new and creative hobby you can share for years to come! This introductory knitting class will cover the first steps of casting on the knit (garter) stitch. WHJ938

PinkaliciouS tea PartySaturday, August 16 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Dress in your fanciest pink outfit and come to the Library to celebrate everything pink! Pink stories, a pink craft and even pink lemonade and cookies! WHJ939

Stuffed aniMal SleePover Party Friday, August 22 from 6:30pm to 7:00pm. For families with children ages 3 to 6. Bring a stuffed animal friend for stories and a craft! Then leave your stuffed animal overnight for lots of sleepover fun! Animal may be picked up on Saturday, August 23. WHJ940

SPliSh SPlaSh ticketS Tickets will be on sale throughout the summer and can be used for a visit to the park on any day in the 2014 season. Tickets are $31 per adult (a savings of $8.99) and $24 per child (a savings of $5.99) and can be purchased at the Circulation Desk on the main floor beginning July 1.

SUMMER 2014

Summer Reading Club Kick Off Party!

Monday, June 30, anytime between 1:00pm to 4:00pmFor families with children of all ages. Get on your science goggles! After signing up for the club, join us in community room AB for the fun! You can make your own ice cream, play carnival games, conduct science experiments, get your face painted and more! To attend, please register for the Summer Reading Club. If you cannot attend this event, you can still be part of the Summer Reading Club and may register at your convenience.

MUTT-I-GREES aT THE WESTHaMpTON FREE lIBRaRy An exciting new program series which builds on children’s love for animals and highlights the desirability of shelter pets through activities that teach essential social and emotional skills, build self-esteem through community service for animals, and instills a love of reading!

digging uP the factS on dogS & catS Anytime, any date, during Library hours. Drop in for a scavenger hunt! A Librarian will give you the questions and you find the facts. Answer all the questions and get a special prize.

PuPPy taleS: For families with children ages 3 and older. Friday, July 11 from 10:00am to 10:30am. Join us for a dog-themed storytime, featuring Reading Ruff, our new pup-pet! After, make your very own pup-pet to take home. WHJ951

k-9 dogS For families. Tuesday, July 15 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Join us for a visit from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office for a K-9 demonstration. Questions and Answers to follow. WHJ952

aniMal advocateS For families. Tuesday, August 12 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.Join us for a special visit from Unchained NY and their service dog, Buddha! Buddha who was saved by the animal rescue, now helps many others himself. You will learn all about Buddha’s special job and help the animal rescue by making special toys to be donated. WHJ953

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KIdS ON THE GREEN Tuesdays at 5:30pm at the Village Gazebo. The performances are geared for families with children ages 3 to 8 but all are welcome to attend. No registration required.

July 8: lena and the haPPy claM Band (2013 Parents’ Choice Award) Get ready for an interactive concert! Hop on the clam boat and learn more about your local sea life! Join in for The Happy Clam Show which pairs music with movement and games for children and their families!

July 15: Joe guida: the Singing BuS driver This upbeat show will have you singing, clapping and dancing from the very first song right through his last rocking song “Dance With Me To My Music”.

July 22: rolie Polie guacaMole (2013 Parents’s Choice Award). Enjoy the music from one of Brooklyn’s best bands!

July 29: rick adaM: one Man Parade Rick Adam presents a fun variety show with hat tricks, hand shadows, audience participation, and the most incredible one-man band you ever saw!

auguSt 5: ned gelfarS Audiences laugh out loud at his show full of juggling, unicycling and more!

auguSt 12: PreStino Magic The classic magic show that keeps both grownups and kids laughing and fully engaged.

auguSt 19: uncle BrotherS A fun, interactive concert where the kids, dance, sing and clap along, and use their imagination.

auguSt 26: Suffolk county Petting zoo (Special time! 4:00pm to 6:00pm) Come meet the animals from the Suffolk County Petting Zoo

FOR aGES BIRTH TO 5 (Not yet in Kindergarten)

SUMMER FUN

SUMMER REadING 2014!Little Scientists! Begin logging in your books on Monday, June 30 and the final day to register or enter time/books is Monday, August 18. Register by following the link on our Library website at: http://www.westhamptonlibrary.net or visiting the Idea Place.

Register for our Summer Reading club: little Scientists!

For every 5 picture books, you read to your child, he or she will receive a wooden nickel to be traded for prizes, large or small, from our prize display! Participants also earn additional nickels with our Golden Ticket contest.

Will You Have the Golden Ticket?Several books in our collection will have golden tickets inside! If you check out a book with a golden ticket, turn it in and receive an extra wooden nickel to be redeemed for a Summer Reading Club prize!

Also, ask an Idea Place Librarian about our year round reading club, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!

*Books read for Little Scientists will count toward the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten books.

Being a scientist involves exploration. Have your child discover and learn through art, music, movement, literacy and science based programs.

MuSic together Wednesdays, July 2 and/or August 27 from 10:00am to 10:45am. For ages birth to 5 years. Nurture a love of music in your children! A registered Music Together teacher will bring a variety of music instruments for your child to explore. Children are encouraged to play and discover the different sounds each instrument makes. WHJ954

BaBieS Boogie Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17 from 10:00am-10:45am WHJ955 Thursdays, August 7, 14 and 21 from 10:00am-10:45am WHJ956For ages 3-23 months. Get ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet with Miss Nicole!

toddlerS tango Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, from 11:00am -11:45am WHJ957Thursdays, August 7, 14 and 21, from 11:00am-11:45am WHJ958For ages 2-5 years . Get ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet with Miss Nicole!

ice cuBe Painting Sundays, July 6 and/or August 17, anytime between 12:30pm-3:00pm. Create a work of art using ice cubes! WHJ959

SuMMer StorieS and craft Mondays, July 7-August 11 from 10:00am-10:30am WHJ960 Mondays, July 7-August 11 from 11:00am-11:30am WHJ961. For ages 2 ½ to 5 years. Start the morning out relaxing while we share some of our favorite books and make a special craft to take home!

Playhooray Tuesdays, July 8, 15 and 22 from 1:00pm-1:45pm for Birth to 2 years WHJ962 from 2:00pm-2:45pm for 2 to 5 years WHJ963Sing and dance with PlayHooray!

the Science laB Thursday, July 24 from 10:00am to 10:30am WHJ964 or 11:00am to 11:30am WHJ965. For ages 3 to 5 years. Check out our science centers! We will have exploding colors, a rainbow garden, experiments with ice and more! Dress for mess!

kidnaSticS Wednesdays, July 30, August 6 and 13from 10:00am-10:45am for ages 12-24 months WHJ966from 11:00am-11:45am for ages 25-35 months WHJ967from12:00pm-12:45pm for ages 3 to 5 years WHJ968

StorytiMe in a Box! Friday, August 1 from 10:00am-10:30am. It is a spaceship! It is a boat! But it’s definitely… NOT A BOX! Bring your imagination and join us for stories and fun from the seat of your own cardboard box. After, construct your box into whatever you want it to be! WHJ969

kindergarten readineSSSaturdays, August 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 11:00am-11:45am WHJ970 or Tuesdays, August 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 10:00am-10:45am WHJ971For ages 4 and 5 years. It is time to get ready for Kindergarten! We will have different centers each week that nurture important educational skills.

Make your Mark, fingerPrint art Fridays, August 8, 15 and 22 from 10:00am-10:30amIt is time to roll up your sleeves and get creative. Each week we will create artwork using our fingerprints. Dress for Mess! WHJ972

August 8: FlowersAugust 15: GiraffeAugust 22: Hungry Caterpillar

MoMMy and Me yoga Monday, August 18 from 10:00am to 10:45amFor ages 2 to 5 years. It is time to stretch, play, pose and READ! Learn yoga poses and listen to great stories! WHJ973

SquiShy roBotS Monday, August 25 from 10:00am to 10:30amFor ages 3 to 5 years . We will share a robot story and make a clay robot! Using an LED light, we will even have the robot light up! WHJ973

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WEdNESday IS FaMIly NIGHT OUT! Wednesdays, 7:00 pm

For families with children ages 5 and older

July 2: quogue wildlife refuge: Meet the aniMalS! This interactive presentation features LIVE reptiles, and amphibians! WHJ941

July 9: ice creaM Social and root Beer Party *two sessions, sign up for 5:30pm or 7:00pm. Create your own ice cream sundae using an assortment of toppings, plus enjoy an old-fashioned root beer float. The Baking Coach will also demonstrate how to make ice cream during this presentation. WHJ942

July 16: faMily Bingo night Play bingo and win prizes! WHJ943

July 23: Mad Science: uP, uP and away Are you ready for science the FUN way?! Witness amazing feats of chemistry, spectacular reactions, and awesome experiments! WHJ944

July 30: BaSh the traSh: Bash the Trash is all about science, sound and sustainability! We will use recycled objects to play music! Discover how science can transform even the strangest resources into cool stuff. WHJ945

auguSt 6: Minute to win it! Challenges using household items. 60 seconds on the clock. Family pride on the line. Think you can do it? You’ve got a Minute to Win It. WHJ946

auguSt 13: faMily zuMBa The exciting rhythms of Latin, International and pop music encourage even timid participants to shimmy, shake and shout while gaining valuable personal, interpersonal and fitness benefits. Objectives include increased self-confidence, focus, coordination, mastery, self-initiative, endurance, teamwork as well as having an incredibly good time. This class is taught by licensed and experienced Zumba instructor and seasoned creative arts therapist. Please bring a water bottle and wear shoes that do not have much tread. WHJ947

auguSt 20: Science tellerS PreSentS: PotionS This interactive show includes screaming quarters, jets of gas to taste, popping potions, incredible showers of smoke-filled bubbles, and buckets of fog! WHJ948

auguSt 27: dino Man Through mystifying magic, songs of science, and some very BIG lifesize props, Dinoman hunts for knowledge in the changing field of science. This is an unforgettable theatrical experience for all. WHJ949Please register for each event individually.

Please note: Children must be accompanied by parent or caregiver at every program

SUMMER FUNFOR aGES 5*- 8

*For 5 year olds who have completed Kindergarten. Children are not accompanied by a parent/caregiver unless noted.

SUMMER REadING 2014!Fizz, Boom, Read! Make sure your plans include reading fun!

Begin logging in your books on Monday, June 30 and the final day to register or enter time/books is Monday, August 18. The final day to redeem prizes is Monday, September 8. Register by following the link on our Library website at: http://www.westhamptonlibrary.net or visiting the Idea Place.

For every hour read, children receive a wooden nickel that can be traded for prizes, large or small, selected from our prize display! Participants also earn additional nickels with our Golden Ticket contest.

Will You Have the Golden Ticket?Several books in our collection will have golden tickets inside! If you check out a book with a golden ticket, turn it in and receive an extra wooden nickel to be redeemed for a Summer Reading Club prize!

Discover all things science this summer! Explore new inventions at Builders Squad, learn the science behind Ice Cream in Ice Cream Science, experiment with light and sound at the Vanderbuilt Museum’s traveling

science bus and of course, register for our Summer Reading Club: Fizz, Boom Read!

Straw tower challenge Saturday, July 5 from 11:00am to 12:00pm WHJ974 or Saturday, August 9 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm WHJ975Can you build the tallest tower? Each team will get 50 straws, a roll of tape and a box of paper clips. Let us see what you can create!

kidS in the kitchen: SalSa, SalSa Monday, July 7 from 3:00pm to 3:30pm WHJ976 or4:00pm to 4:30pm WHJ977Learn two different salsa recipes!

float your Boat! Friday, July 11 from 4:30pm to 5:00pm WHJ978 orFriday, July 11 from 5:30pm to 6:00pm WHJ979Construct your own boat and have it set sail!

3d craft: Beaver lodge Model Sunday, July 13 from 3:00pm to 4:00pmBuild a Beaver’s house replica using twigs, poster board and paint! Parents assistance required. Dress for mess! WHJ980

gotta dance!Wednesday, July 16 from 4:00pm to 4:45pmGot Dancing Feet? Learn a new dance with Miss Dana! WHJ981

long iSland Science center-ice creaM ScienceFriday, July 18 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm or 5:45pm to 6:45pmor Tuesday, August 5 from 4:00pm to 5:00pmExplore the science behind this delicious treat! Of course you will make and take samples. WHJ982

SliMe challenge Sunday, July 20 from 3:30pm to 4:15pm WHJ983or Saturday, August 30 from 4:30pm to 5:15pm WHJ984 Let us test out several different slime recipes! We will see which one is the gooiest, which one is stickiest and more! Dress for mess!

gotta act! Pete the cat: rocking in My new School ShoeSMonday, July 21 from 2:00pm to 2:30pm - rehersal2:30pm to 2:40pm - performanceLove Pete the Cat? We will read the story together, practice acting it out and then perform for family and friends! WHJ985

yoga with aMy heSSThursdays, July 24, 31, August 7 and 14 from 4:30pm to 5:15pm.Relax at the end of a busy day with yoga. WHJ986

Science of Sound Friday, July 25 from 4:00pm to 4:30pm WHJ987 or 5:00pm to 5:30pm WHJ988Make music while exploring the science between different sounds.

SPider weB artSunday, July 27 from 3:00pm to 3:30pmWe will share stories about spiders and make our own spider webs! WHJ989

kidS in the kitchen: Berried treaSureMonday, July 28 from 4:00pm to 5:00pmDiscover how to make a delicious dessert with fresh berries. WHJ990

Back to School artFriday, August 1-Saturday, August 30Each week we will have a different craft to create! See our next newsletter mailing for more details. No registration required.

vanderBilt MuSeuM PreSentS: the traveling claSSrooMFriday, August 1 from 4:00pm to 5:00pmDid you know you can explore science anywhere, even on a bus? This “traveling classroom” consists of hands-on interactive exhibits that engage visitors in different topics including light, telescopes, digital imaging, the 3-D universe and gravity. WHJ990A

kidS in the kitchen: tacoS Monday, August 4 from 4:30pm to 5:15pm WHJ993 or5:30pm to 6:15pm WHJ994Let’s make dinner! On tonight’s menu, Tacos!

StorytiMe yogaMonday, August 18 from 4:30pm to 5:15pmIt is time to stretch, play, pose and READ! Learn yoga poses and listen to great stories! WHJ995

SquiShy roBotSMonday, August 25 from 11:00am to 11:30amWe will share a robot story and make a clay robot! Using an LED light, we will even have the robot light up! WHJ996

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7 Library AvenueWesthampton Beach, NY 11978Phone: 631.288.3335Fax: 631.288.5715www.westhamptonlibrary.net

WESTHAMPTON FREE LIBRARYLibrary Hours(starting Tuesday, May 27)Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Joan Levan, President Karen Andrews, Vice PresidentMaria Moore, Treasurer

June Sellin, SecretaryJennifer Mendelson, Trustee

Library Director Danielle Waskiewicz

Board of Trustees

FOR TWEENS GRadES 4-6SUMMER REadING 2014!Fizz, Boom, Read! Begin logging in your books Monday, June 30 and the final day to register or enter time/books is Monday, August 18. The final day to redeem prizes is Monday, September 8. Register by following the link on our Library website at: http://www.westhamptonlibrary.net or visiting the Idea Place.

For every hour read, tweens receive a wooden nickel that can be traded for prizes, large or small, selected from our prize display! Tweens may also earn additional nickels with our Golden Ticket contest.

Will You Have the Golden Ticket?Several books in our collection will have golden tickets inside! If you check out a book with a golden ticket, turn it in and receive an extra wooden nickel to be redeemed for a Summer Reading Club prize!

Discover all things science this summer! Explore new inventions at Builders Squad, solve real life crime cases with Chemistry Detective,

experiment with light and sound at the Vanderbuilt Museum’s traveling science bus, and of course, register for our Summer

Reading Club: Fizz, Boom, Read!

ring Bound travel BookS Saturday, July 5 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Design postcards, and tags for your travel book so you can record your vacation highlights for every stop. WHJ997

doodleart Tuesday, July 8 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Using just a felt tip marker and paper you can discover your inner artist with the joy of Zen Doodling. Anyone can learn these simple and inspiring patterns with easy to follow instructions. Become calmer and more focused as you surprise yourself with amazing artwork you can create! WHJ998

art of henna Thursday, July 10 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.Learn the history of Henna and receive your own tattoo from a brilliant Henna artist! WHJ999

angry BirdS live! Saturday, July 12 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. A real life angry birds game that includes a stuffed angry bird, and a sheet to use as a catapult! WHJ1000

Build your own BioSPhereS. Monday, July 14 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. A biosphere is the part of the earth where most forms of life exist, specifically, where there is water or atmosphere. Grow your own plants in your very own mini biosphere! WHJ1001

long iSland Science center PreSentS: cheMiStry detective Thursday, July 17 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. If you like a challenge, this is the class for you! Using your deductive reasoning, learn how to solve a real life detective case! WHJ1002

hoBBit doorS Saturday, July 19 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Want to sculpt? Learn to make a hobbit door from the Lord of the Rings books using clay. WHJ1003

canvaS MeSSenger BagS Monday, July 21 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Craft the night away! Develop your own design on a messenger bag. WHJ1004

yoga with aMy heSS Thursdays, July 24, 31, August 7 and 14 from 5:30pm to 6:15pm. Relax at the end of a busy day with yoga. WHJ1005

Minecraft MadneSS Saturday, July 26 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm Mine the evening away with your friends! Help create and destroy worlds. WHJ1006

vanderBuilt MuSeuM Friday, August 1 from 5:00pm to 6:00pmDid you know you can explore science anywhere, even on a bus? This “traveling classroom” consists of hands-on interactive exhibits that engage visitors in different topics including light, telescopes, digital imaging, the 3-D universe and gravity. WHJ1006A

origaMi Friday, August 1 from 7:30pm to 8:15pm. Learn the art of paper folding with our guest, Librarian Ms. Wonda Miller. WHJ1007

SarongS Monday, August 11 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Design a beautiful sarong you can wear! WHJ1008

ecocraft: Photo diSPlay Tuesday, August 19, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Looking for a way to store your photos? Then come to the Tween Scene to create a Photo Display! WHJ1009

Berried treaSure Thursday, August 21, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Whip up a delicious dessert with fresh berries. WHJ1010

80’S SitcoM JeoPardy Saturday, August 23 from 6:00pm to 6:30pm. Did you know Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was a show in the 1980s? Find out what else started in this decade in this Jeopardy game.

duct taPe Journal Friday, August 29 from 7:00pm to 8:00pmMake a journal out of recycled materials and duct tape! WHJ1012

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BUIldERS SqUad All are welcome. Builders Squad is about getting hands-on, using new technologies and basic tools, to create works of science and art.

This summer there will be six Builders Squad workshops to help you get your feet wet and try your hand at being a builder. All you need is a willingness to try new things!

Mondays-Fridays (12p-7p)Saturdays(2p-6p)Sundays (1p-4p)

Week 1: Craft Stick Bridges July 7-July 13Week 2: Marble Tracks July 14-July 20Week 3: Mini Boom Box July 21-July 27Week 4: Straw Rockets July 28-August 3Week 5: Cereal Box Robot August 4-August 10Week 6: Catapults August 11-August 17