Thursday, April 16, 2015 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM grab a flight or pint and meet us in the back for a book discussion. This month we will be discussing the suspense classic Silence of the Lambs, Copies of the book will be available at the library. |
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Library Budget Vote On Tuesday, April 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. you will have the opportunity to vote on the Proposed Budget for the 2015/2016 fiscal year. As community members like yourselves, we strive to balance the excellent resources you expect with the economic realities we all face. We have focused on finding creative solutions to save money without compromising service, to help mitigate costs beyond our control. The proposed 2015/2016 budget reflects an increase of the operating budget of 1.49%.
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Long Island Advance Check out the article on our new financial literacy program in the Advance.
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Financial Literacy April 9th, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Who needs more money now? Most of us do! How often do you think: if only I had a little more cash, I could do something really great with it? In our next Money for Life workshop, find out how to have better credit and more money for things that matter now.
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Also, check out this Financial Literacy topic guide, created by adult reference librarian, Jose Hernandez, for a great selection of web sites, podcasts, videos, and much more!
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We are thrilled to announce that Patchogue-Medford Library has received a grant for $59,752 to provide our patrons with high quality programs and unbiased educational resources about money management, personal finance and investing. Thursday, April 9 from 7—9 pm Find out how to have better credit and more money for the things that matter now. (Offered in English with translation in Spanish.) Mondays April 27 & May 18 A basic introduction to money management for those new to the workforce, targeted to ages 18-30, but open to all. Friday, May 29 from 6:30—8 pm Learn to live well, managing your finances in retirement. Save, Spend, Share A basic budgeting program for teens to learn how to articulate a goal and then save for it. Offered in conjunction with the high school on site at Patchogue-Medford High School Piggy Bank Storytime Friday, May 29 Learn about earning, spending and saving money, and decorate a piggy bank to get started! Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, April 20-22 6-7 pm (For Grades 2-6) Give your child a head start in money management! Saving, spending, banking, cost comparison concepts and charitable giving will be explored through fun lessons and crafts. Pizza will be provided! All programs have been made possible by a grant from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation through Smart investing@your library ®, a partnership with the American Library Association.
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Watch the library chicks as they hatch from eggs on our youtube page! They could hatch any minute!
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Raising Chickens for Eggs : A Beginner's Guide
by Dianne Maher
Fot beginners who are thinking of getting some chickens to raise in their backyard. This book provides the reader with the crucial information they need to set up their own backyard flock.
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Saturday, MAY 30, 2014 PRICE: $42.50 NO REFUNDS Bus leaves PROMPTLY 9:00 am
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Photo from the recent Bunnies! Bunnies! event in the Children's department.
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NUMBER NOOK The Number Nook (designed for children ages PreK-2nd grade) will be available for play on the CAPS floor through April 26th. Children can shop in a play store, place items on a play conveyor belt and check out at the play cash register and pay with play money. This activity center will help children to learn basic math activities. Other financial literacy materials will be displayed nearby for caregivers.
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ART WITH JOANNE: PIGGY BANK Tuesday, April 14 4:30-5:30 pm **grades K-6** Paint a unique piggy bank to save your pennies for a rainy day. **(Please note the change in age from grades 2-6 TO grades K-6)**
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THE IMPORTANCE OF SAVING, SPENDING AND SHARING Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday April 20, 21 and 22 6-7 pm The foundation for smart money management is learned at an early age. Children will learn what the real value of money and will be introduced to simple saving, banking and cost comparison concepts. They will also take part in various fun lessons and crafts relating to the importance of Saving, Spending & Sharing. We will also have pizza and there will be giveaways and a special raffle for those who attend all three sessions! Presented by TFCU
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STRING ART
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Monday, April 06, 2015 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Be creative and create your own string art on a canvas. For children 4th-8th grade. |
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TEEN TRIVIA Friday, April 17th: 6:30-8:30 Compete in teams as you answer questions about movies, music and so much more!
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Call 654-4700 to register for adult programs, or click on the title to register through our online calendar.
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Wednesday, April 8, 15 and 29 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Learn gentle yoga stetches for strength, tone and balance for a fit lifestyle.
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Thursday, April 9 at 7 p.m. Feng Shui expert Maureen Calamia discusses the natural elements of wood, fire, earth, metal and water and the goals of balance and harmony.
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Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. Author/Historian Martin Levinson discusses NYC including the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and Coney Island and more.
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Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. Join historian Beverly Tyler from the Three Village Historical Society and learn the story of Long Island's Setauket-based Revolutionary War Culper Spy Ring through maps, photographs and documents.
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Sunday, April 19 at 2:30 Enjoy an afternoon of music with composer/pianist Paul Joseph and his jazz trio, featuring songs including If I loved You and My Funny Valentine. No registration necessary.
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Wednesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. A look at the history of the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness Area and the variety of habitats and wildlife in this dynamic barrier island ecosystem.
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