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The BROWSERAmityville Public Library19 JOHN STREET | AMITYVILLE NY 11701 | 631-264-0567 | WWW.AMITYVILLEPUBLICLIBRARY.ORGMARCH-APRIL2025PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Monday, March 24 at 6:00 p.m.REUNIÓN DEINFORMACIÓN PÚBLICA Martes 24 de marzo a las 6:00 p.m.TRUSTEE & BUDGET VOTETuesday, April 8FIDEICOMISARIO Y VOTO PRESUPUESTARIOMartes, 8 de abrilABSENTEE BALLOTSApplications for Absentee Ballots may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk, Park North Administration Building, 140 Park Avenue, Amityville.TO VOTE YOU MUST:• Be 18 years of age, or older, and a citizen of the United States.• Have resided in the Amityville School District for at least 30 days.• Be a registered voter in the Amityville School District. A person needs to register only if he/she/they has not voted in any political, school, or library election in the past four years.BOLETAS DE VOTO EN AUSENCIALas solicitudes para boletas de voto en ausencia se pueden obtener en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Park North Administración Boulding, 140 Park Avenue, Amityville.PARA VOTAR DEBES:• Tener 18 años de edad, o más, y ser ciudadano de los Estados Unidos.• Haber residido en el Distrito Escolar de Amityville durante al menos 30 días.• Ser un votante registrado en el Distrito Escolar de Amityville. Una persona necesita registrarse solo si no ha votado en ninguna elección política, escolar o de biblioteca en los últimos cuatro años.PROPOSED Budget ~ PRESUPESTO PropuestoAMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BUDGETStaff Salary & Benets $2,349,840 Library Materials & Programs $493,961 Library Operations $311,500 Fixed Expenses $302,200 Total: $3,457,501 OUR MISSION:The Amityville Public Library serves all residents of the Amityville Union Free School District, encompassing East Massapequa, North Amityville and the Village of Amityville. The Amityville Public Library is a place for its community members to share, to learn and to create. The Library and its staff serve as facilitators for the community and patrons in those endeavors.9%9%14%68% 2024/2025 2025/2026Property Tax/Impuesto a la Propiedad: $3,133,825 $3,196,501Other Revenue/Otros Ingresos (State Aid, PILOT, Interest, etc.): $262,700 $261,000Total Revenue: $3,396,525 $3,457,501Staff Salary/Salario: $1,610,000 $1,623,840Personnel Costs & Benets/Benecios del Personal: $696,000 $726,000 Library Materials & Programs/Materiales y Programas de la Biblioteca: $468,000 $493,961Library Operations/ Operaciones de la biblioteca: $323,825 $311,500 Fixed Expenses/Gastos Fijos: $298,700 $302,200 Total Operating Budget/Presupuesto Operativo Total: $3,396,525 $3,457,501 Construction Project Payment/Pago de Proyecto de Construcción: $276,887 $598,573 Interest only Principal + InterestLess Appropriated Fund Balance: $(200,000)Total Debt: $3,673,412 $3,856,074Less Other Revenue: $(262,700) $(261,000)Amount to be Raised by Taxes/Monto a Recaudar por Impuestos: $3,410,712 $3,595,0742024 HIGHLIGHTSMUSEUM PASSES USED .............................................519NEW LIBRARY CARDS ISSUED ...............................1,148PROGRAM ATTENDANCE ........................................5,887TOTAL CHECKOUTS ...............................................28,542TOTAL DIGITAL DOWNLOADS ..............................36,831TOTAL VISITORS ......................................................96,6242% NYS Tax Cap Increase plus Construction Bond PaymentThe 2025-26 annual budget and trustee election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the library building. There is one position on the Board of Trustees up for election, presently held by Sharon Tener. This position is a five (5) year term of office, expiring on June 30, 2030. If you are interested in running for office and have questions regarding the time commitment and the responsibilities of being a publicly elected library trustee, please email Library Director Todd Schlitt at tschlitt@amityvillepubliclibrary.org. Petitions must be completed and returned to the Amityville Union Free School District Administration Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025. Petitions must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the school district, and the petition shall state the residence of each signer, as well as the name and residence of the candidate.LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE DAY Attention all Kids and Teens come on down to the library on Tuesday, April 8th and vote on your favorite book character – your vote will count as a raffle to win a gift card to a local eatery. Come to the children’s department and cast your vote.

BABY and TODDLER ProgramsZUMBINI Tuesday March 11 -AMJS1Tuesday, April 8 -AMJS29:30 to 10:15 a.m. Ages: Infant - 2 yrs. TINY TOTS Tuesday, March 18 -AMJS3Tuesday, April 29 -AMJS49:30 to 10:15 a.m. Ages: 18 mos. – 3 yrs. • You must have an Amityville Public Library card to register for all programs. • Please use the child’s card to register for their individual programs whenever possible. • Each program lists the age or grade requirements for the program. • All registrants of our virtual programs will receive an e-mail pick-up time. Please pick up your kits within one week of the pick-up date.TODDLER TIME -AMJS5Thursday March 6 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Ages: 18 mos. – 3 yrs. LITTLE LISTENERS -AMJS6Friday, March 14 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Ages: Infant- 4 yrs. Join us for stories, music and a fun craft! ERIC CARLE CRAFT -AMJS7Thursday, March 20 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Ages: 18 mos. – 3 yrs. Enjoy listening to an Eric Carle story and making a craft QUACKTASTIC TIME -AMJS8Thursday April 249:30 to 10:15 a.m.Ages: 18 mos. – 3 yrs.CHILDREN’S ProgramsA Letter from the Director:The transformation of our Library is well underway, marking the first major renovations to the building in over 50 years! We are excited to share that construction is progressing and remains on budget. While large-scale projects like this often come with unforeseen challenges and cost fluctuations, the Library is in a strong financial position to address any such issues without disrupting our long-term stability. We look forward to completing construction later this year and welcoming the community into an improved, modernized space. As we develop the Library’s 2025/2026 budget, we remain committed to responsible financial planning. We are pleased to report that this year’s operating budget remains within the state tax cap, reflecting our ongoing dedication to fiscal prudence. This year’s budget also includes the next phase of payments for the previously approved construction bond. In last year’s budget, only the interest on the bond was due. Those payments were listed separately as “debt service.” The proposed 2025/2026 budget now includes both principal and interest payments. Thanks to the Library Board of Trustees’ long-range planning over the past decade, a portion of this year’s bond payment will be covered by the Library’s reserves. We appreciate your support and enthusiasm as we complete this exciting project, ensuring that the Library remains a vital resource for generations to come.Best Regards,T. SchlittTodd Schlitt, Director = In person . = Virtual . = HybridCONSTRUCTION UPDATEDuring the cold winter months construction has continued inside the building. A dormer was built on the second floor of the north side of the building to add staff space and a new IT closet was installed to house the upgraded digital infrastructure.The two existing bathrooms on the lower lever have been totally remolded with new tiling, sinks, partitions, and accessories.When spring arrives and the weather warms up, we look forward to continuing the work on the new addition which includes the new Children’s and Circulation areas, the rooftop terrace as well as the new elevator. As always, we appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this transitional period.Best Regards,T. SchlittTodd Schlitt, Director

LION/LAMB PUPPETS -AMJS9Monday, March 246:30 to 7:30 p.m. Grades: K- 2 TOUCANS -AMJS10Monday, March 17 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Grades: 2-4 ERIC CARLE CRAFT -AMJS11Thursday, March 20 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Grades: 1-4 Create a fun craft after listening to some fun Eric Carle Stories.BOTTLECAP PRINTED HYACINTHS -AMJS12Thursday, April 10 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Grades: 3-5 WASHI TAPE RAINBOW -AMJS13Thursday, April 24 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Grades: K – 5 KUSAMA’S 3-D GARDEN -AMJS14Monday, April 28 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Grades: 3 – 5CHILDREN CREATE AT OUR LIBRARY!KIDS and TWEENSDROP IN CRAFT Tuesday, April 8 - Come on into the children’s department at anytime in the afternoon or evening and do a fun craft. No registration is required for this program.TAKE AND MAKE PROGRAMS Please sign up for all virtual programs by e-mailing the children’s department at childrens@amityvillepubliclibrary.org. Please include your child’s full name, age or grade and the name of the program in the body of the e-mail. LEPRECHAUN TRAPS Monday, March 10 Grades: K - 5 HEART DUCKS Thursday, March 13 Pre-K – Grade: 2 FLOWER POPS Tuesday, March 18 Pre-K – Grade: 5 Decorate flowers on a stick. Please sign up one child per family for this program. PAPER PLATE CRAFT Thursday, March 27 Pre-K – Grade: 1 Create your paper plate to look like an insect or bug you would find in your backyard. KITES Friday, April 11 Grades: K – 5 Design and decorate your own kite BUNNY BITE COOKIES Tuesday, April 15 Pre-K – Grade: 5 Decorate cookies to look like bunnies and carrots. Please sign up one child per family for this program. RAIN STICK Wednesday, April 16 Grades: 2 – 5 April showers bring May flowers - design and decorate your own rain stick. EARTH DAY CRAFT Tuesday, April 22Pre-K – Grade: 5 Design and decorate your own reuseable bag. GARDEN POTS Thursday, April 24 Grades: 3-5 Design and decorate your own pot, you will get your own soil pellet and seed to plant.

BUS TRIP: PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW & LUNCH ON YOUR OWNDate: Monday, March 3, 2025Time: Leave Westfield Sunrise Mall at 7:00 a.m. then start return at 3:00 p.m.Price: $108.00 check, or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due with registration.Let’s venture off to Pennsylvania to see the Philadelphia Flower Show! The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and features stunning displays by the world’s premier floral and landscape designers. In 2025, the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show exhibits will take you into a new world of imaginative designs and boundless inspiration. The theme, Gardens of Tomorrow, invites you to explore the future through the eyes of visionary designers, expert gardeners, and passionate green enthusiasts as they merge nature’s brilliance with human ingenuity. Lunch will be on your own so you can either head to the Grand Hall to visit the food court or head to the Reading Terminal Market located directly across the street from the Flower Show. We’ll be getting back on the bus at around 3:00 p.m. to head back to the library and everyone will be instructed on where to meet. Registration will begin on Thursday, February 27th for all Amityville Public Library cardholders and Friday, February 28th for all non-cardholders.TEEN Programs Grades 6-12All teen programs are free, but online registration from our website (using the Program tab) is essential!If you have any problems or questions, please email us at YA@amityvillepubliclibrary.org.FLOWER POPSTuesday, March 18 Decorate flowers on a stick with icing and sprinkles. WOODEN TILES Wednesday, April 9Paint and decorate patterned wooden tiles.BUNNY BITESTuesday, April 15Decorate cookies to look like bunnies and carrots.TERRA COTTA POT CRAFTThursday, April 24 Put your own creativity into decorating a terra cotta pot. We will also give you soil and seeds to get your planting started.FRESH SMILES Thursday, March 13 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All Teen participants will receive one hour of community service for this program. YES, YOU CAN FOR PETSWednesday, April 96:30 to 7:30 p.m. All teen participants will receive one hour of community service for this program. VISION BOARD PROGRAM Grades: 9 – 12 Saturday, March 221:30 to 3:30 p.m.Limit 15 Have fun and create a personalized vision board to plan out aspirations with our social work interns. Foster your creativity, self-expression, and emotional well-being as well as setting goals. Enjoy some snacks while you work on your board. All teen participants will receive two hours of community service for this program. VISION BOARD PROGRAM Grades: 6 – 8 Saturday, March 2911:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Limit 15 Have fun and create a personalized vision board to plan out aspirations with our social work interns. Foster your creativity, self-expression, and emotional well-being as well as setting goals. Enjoy some snacks while you work on your board. All teen participants will receive two hours of community service for this program.Virtual/Take & Make Programs Please register by e-mailing the YA department atYA@amityvillepubliclibrary.org Include the name of the program(s) and your full name in the body of the email.in person ProgramsPlease register by e-mailing the YA department at YA@amityvillepubliclibrary.org Include the name of the program(s) and your full name in the body of the e-mail.ADULT Programs• Register for all programs without a fee by emailing us at adult@amityvillepubliclibrary.org, include the name of the program in the subject line and your full name in the body of the email. Please also send a separate email for each program you’d like to attend. You can also register by calling the library at 631-264-0567 or on our website https://www.amityvillepubliclibrary.org/adult-programs.• Register for all programs with a fee by coming to the Circulation Desk with cash, check or money order. Registration is required. • Registration for all adult programs will begin on Thursday, February 27th for all Amityville Public Library cardholders and Monday, March 3rd for all non-Amityville Public Library cardholders. Please note: If you pay with cash, please try to have exact change when possible. = In person . = Virtual . = HybridBus Trips

Limit 15 participantsCreate a one-of-a-kind spring garland with wooden beads and festive cutouts to paint and decorate. Each patron will make 2 garlands. Fee: $5.00 check, cash or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.DANCE PROGRAMSLATIN MIX & BALLROOM DANCING WITH RICO AND CARMEN Saturdays: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, May 10, 17, 24 & 3111:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.If you’ve ever wanted to learn Latin dancing the easy way, this course is for you. These classes will cover Salsa, Merengue, Rumba and Cha Cha. In addition to simple and exciting Latin steps, this course will be covering styling, timing, and musicality. Fee: $10.00 check, cash or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCING WITH RINGO MONTANA AND CARMEN VFW HallThursdays of March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 & May 811:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Learn to dance to a mix of country and popular music. Fee: $10.00 check, cash or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.Join us to learn about how to create a peaceful, relaxing and healthy sleep environment for you and your family. We will explore the role that essential oils play in contributing to relaxation, discuss the elements of a healthy sleep environment and explore various ways to help you drift off to sleep peacefully. Participants will each make an essential oil spray or roller to help with sleep. Fee: $5.00 check, cash or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.PAINT NIGHT @ KEY TO MY ART(10 West Oak St)Monday, April 76:30 to 7:30 p.m.Limit: 15 participantsRiesa from Key to My Art is back and she is letting us use her studio while we are under construction! Join across the parking lot as Riesa shows us step-by-step how to make this beautiful spring painting! No experience is required so bring your friends and have some fun! Fee: $5.00 check, cash or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.FELT FLOWERS Saturday, April 122:00 to 4:00 p.m.Limit 15 participantsCome together and celebrate spring and create this beautiful DIY felt garland!Fee: $5.00 check, cash or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.SPRING GARLAND WITH VANESA Monday, April 147:00 to 8:00 p.m.BOOK DISCUSSIONCOFFEE, BOOKS, AND SNACKS @ ANCHOR COFFEE Tuesdays: March 11 & April 810:00 to 11:00 a.m.Join us at Anchor Coffee (215 Broadway Amityville, NY 11701) to drink delicious coffee, eat tasty, fresh baked snacks, and discuss your favorite recent reads with other members of the Amityville community! CRAFT & COOKING PROGRAMSSCHERENSCHNITTE (PAPER CUTTING) WITH MARCIA Thursday, March 66:30 to 8:30 p.m.Limit 14 participantsLearn the art of paper cutting design.Fee: $5.00 check, cash or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.TIFFANY CANDLEHOLDER Monday, March 106:30 to 8:30 p.m.Limit 15 participantsJoin Donna by creating a beautiful candle holder painted in the style of Tiffany-stained glass. Comes with twinkle lights! Fee: $5.00 check, cash or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.HOW TO HAVE A PEACEFUL SLEEP WITH ESSENTIAL OILS AND OTHER NATURAL REMEDIES Thursday, March 137:00 to 8:00 p.m.Limit 15 participantsBUS TRIP: TOUR OF MARK TWAIN HOUSE/MUSEUM, LUNCH AT PARKVILLE MARKET AND BUSHNELL PARK Date: Monday, April 28, 2025Time: Leave Westfield Sunrise Mall at 7:00 a.m. start to return at 3:00 p.m.Price: $88.00 check, or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due with registration.Join us as we tour the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Connecticut! Join a historic interpreter on a 55-minute guided tour of the home where Sam—better known as Mark Twain—wrote his most enduring works! Then we’ll head to Parkville Market for lunch on your own. It highlights food, beverages, art, and entertainment for the local community and beyond. After lunch, we’ll head over to Bushnell Park to walk around a bit before starting our journey back. The first public park in America that was financed with public funds, Bushnell Park draws visitors to its 1914 carousel and features memorials honoring Civil War and Spanish-American War soldiers and some 150 varieties of trees. Registration will begin on Thursday, February 27th for all Amityville Public Library cardholders and Friday, February 28th for all non-cardholders.Continued on next page

GENERAL PROGRAMSBEREAVEMENT GROUP Mondays: March 3, 10, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 & May 56:00 to 7:00 p.m.The library is offering an eight-week support group for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one and come together to share their feelings, experiences, and coping strategies in a supportive and understanding environment. The group’s focus is on a specific loss of a sibling, parent, sibling and friend. Facilitated by C. Rose, LCSW who is a trained professional.LEARN THE A, B, C, & D’S OF MEDICARE Friday, March 72:00 to 3:00 pmThis educational seminar will answer all your Medicare questions by shedding light on eligibility, enrollment periods, supplements vs Medicare advantage plans, drug coverage and pharmaceutical assistance programs. Bring your questions and get ready to finally grasp the fundamentals of Medicare.VIRTUAL REIKI/MEDITATION Tuesdays: March 11, 25, April 8 & 22, 20257:30 to 8:30 p.m.Please join Reiki Master Teacher & Meditation/Mindfulness Instructor, Nadia Mitchell for a Virtual Reiki-infused Meditation Class.REVERSE MORTGAGE Wednesday, March 122:00 to 3:30 p.m.Are you 62+ and have significant equity in your home? This workshop with Rene Fairway Mortgage Team will cover various advantages of reverse mortgages, learn how it can increase cash flow and potentially help you purchase your next home. WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES HOME STUDY PROGRAMSThursday, March 135:00 to 9:00 p.m.High School Equivalency is designed for those who are able to speak, read and write in English, but unable to attend classes and would like to prepare for the GED exam.English as a Second Language provides limited English-proficient students with a functional knowledge of the English language. Benefits of our programs include work at your own pace, pick up assignments at convenient locations including libraries. It’s safe and convenient and at NO COST for qualifying students. For adults 21 and older.RELAX AND RECHARGE Thursdays: March 20, 27, April 10 and 176:45 to 7:45 p.m.This is a gentle stretch, meditation, deep relaxation and aromatherapy class to activate the body’s self-healing powers and to rebalance your nervous system. Bring a yoga mat, blanket and pillow.GAINFUL GARDENING WITH LOCAL AUTHOR BRIAN ZIMMERMANMonday, March 246:00 to 7:00 p.m.Join us for a fun and informational lecture from local author and experienced gardener Brian Zimmerman just in time for Spring planting season. Brian will discuss his book, Gardening My Way!, answer questions, and highlight all he has learned during his career as a conservationist, farmer, chef, and entrepreneur. Signed copies of Brian’s books will be available for giveaway at the end of the program!ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COACHING Mondays of March 10, April 7Saturdays of March 22 and April 266:00 or 7:00 p.m. for Mondays and 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. for Saturdays (Choose one – 1 hour appointment)Stephanie, a tenured career counselor with 15 years of experience, will aid with resume writing, cover letters, career transition/direction advice, job searching tips, job market analysis, mock interviewing / interview tips, etc. Registration is necessary so make an appointment with Stephanie as soon as possible! *Note: If you do not respond to our reminder phone call/email, then we will consider your appointment canceled. ADVANCED BEGINNER MAHJONG Wednesdays: March 12, 19, 26 & April 210:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.This class is designed for players who have already learned the basic rules of American Mahjong and can play a game but want to develop more strategic skills by focusing on advanced hand evaluation, defensive play, and tile-passing techniques. Fee: $5.00 check, or money order, made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.BYOBOOK QUIET READING CLUB @ FORTUNATE HAND COFFEE HOUSETuesdays: March 18 & April 226:30 to 8:00 p.m.Limit of 15 participantsDo you love sipping coffee or tea while catching up on a good book? If so, bring your own book and meet new friends or read quietly while enjoying a coffee/tea. No assigned reading. You can share your book or read to yourself-no pressure. Registration is needed to ensure enough space. Drinks and treats will be provided by Fortunate Hand for BYOBook readers. TRIVIA NIGHT @ FORTUNATE HAND Thursday, March 206:30 to 8:00 p.m.Join us for a fun night of trivia with friends at Fortunate Hand Coffee & Tattoos and bring your competitive spirit for a chance to win awesome prizes! Drinks and treats will be provided by Fortunate Hand!SPRING BINGO @ ANCHOR COFFEEThursday, April 176:30 to 8:00 p.m.Limit of 15 participantsWe’ll meet up at Anchor Coffee (215 Broadway, Amityville, NY) to play some Bingo, everyone’s favorite game, and enjoy delicious drinks and snacks from Anchor! Winners will receive awesome prizes!REINCARNATIONMonday, March 242:00 to 3:00 p.m.Come join the Budapest Psychic Maria D’Andrea for an interesting workshop on the concept of reincarnation, a concept that has been widely written of in recent years. Join her for a lively, informative discussion on the concept of rebirth.HEALTH & FITNESS PROGRAMS(Hybrid has been suspended) QIGONG VFW HallTuesdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 291:00 to 2:00 p.m.Limit: 25 participantsFee: $20.00Relaxing and invigorating, Qigong (pronounced chee goong), is an ancient, meditative movement practice that fosters physical and mental health for coping with the stresses of daily life. Qi is a vital energy found in everything in the universe; Gong is a skill cultivated through steady practice. The benefits include increased balance, calmness, strength, stamina, and flexibility. Beginners are welcome! Wear loose clothing and soft shoes. Bring a mat (optional) and water. ADULT Programs cont.

ZUMBA VFW HallWednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 3010:00 to 11:00 a.m.Limit: 25 participantsFee: $20.00Come take the “work” out of workout with our new instructor Danielle! We’ll mix low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party! CHAIR YOGA WITH SANDRA VFW HallWednesdays of March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 301:30 to 2:30 p.m.Limit: 25 participantsFee: $20.00Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. In addition to doing sitting and standing poses, the class will incorporate breathing techniques and ways of relaxation. Note: Please bring a mat with you to place under the chair. MORNING INTERMEDIATE YOGA WITH JOLANTA Thursdays: March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 2410:00 to 11:00 a.m.Limit: 25 participantsFee: $20.00Come join yoga teacher Jolanta as she leads you through a relaxing intermediate yoga class. BEGINNERS YOGA WITH SANDRA Thursdays: March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 245:30 to 6:30 p.m.Limit: 25 participantsFee: $20.00This class incorporates Hatha Yoga poses at a slower, individualized pace. Working specifically with breath, alignment cues, and hands-on adjustments, the student will gain a greater understanding of the poses, find strength and confidence, and cultivate the ability to quiet the mind.LANGUAGE CLASSESESL-ALL LEVELS Tuesdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 8, 15, 22 & 296:00 to 7:00 p.m.This class mixes conversation as well as grammar facilitated by an instructor. Beginners and all levels of English are encouraged to join! Esta clase combina conversación y gramática facilitada por un instructor. ¡Se anima a los principiantes y todos los niveles de inglés a unirse!LEARN SPANISH Tuesdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 8, 15, 22 & 29 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.Learn basic Spanish in a relaxed, comfortable environment.CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH-ADVANCED Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 305:00 to 6:30 p.m.Come to the library and practice English in a fun and relaxing way.CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH-BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE Saturdays: March 1, 8, 15, 22, April 5, 12, 19 & 269:30 to 11:00 a.m.Join this class at the library to practice your English conversation skills facilitated by instructors. All are welcome! Únase a esta clase en la biblioteca para practicar sus habilidades de conversación en inglés facilitadas por instructores. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Thursdays: March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17 & 247:00 to 8:00 p.m.Come join us in our intermediate ASL sessions. This class will expand vocabulary and conversational skills in a fun way! Some knowledge of ASL is required.MUSIC CLASSESVIRTUAL GUITAR Mondays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,April 7, 14,21 & 287:00 to 8:00 p.m.Join Chris Fury, a professional guitarist, who will coach you through the basics live during this virtual class. VIRTUAL UKULELE Mondays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,April 7, 14, 21 & 288:00 to 9:00 p.m.Learn from the ground up how to play scales, melodies, chords, and your favorite songs in this fun beginner friendly ukulele class.TECHNOLOGYTECH TIME Saturdays: March 15 & April 12Meet with our tech and have all technology-related questions answered. Bring in your cell phone, laptop, iPhone, Android or any tech-related questions for help navigating this ever-changing world of technology Call or visit the Reference desk to schedule an appointment!OUTREACH ProgramsFREE HOMEBOUND DELIVERY AND PICKUP Amityville Library District residents who are physically unable to come to the library due to illness, age, or disability are eligible for our free homebound services. Please contact Adrienne 631-264-0567 for more information.WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE?Become a literacy tutor! Literacy Suffolk will train you how to become a tutor and work with students to improve their reading skills for either Basic Literacy Learners or English Language Learners. Visit the Literacy Suffolk website to find out more!DIGITAL TALKING BOOKS SERVICEIf you or someone you know are unable to read regular print as a result of temporary or permanent visual or physical limitations, ask a Librarian about the Library of Congress talking book program. Talking books and equipment are sent directly to the patron’s home through the United States Postal Service and free of charge.SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANCE Our library will be hosting social worker interns from both Stony Brook and Adelphi Universities starting this September. The interns will be at the library to assist with mental health referrals, substance abuse resources, housing applications, locating support groups, assisting with forms from the Department of Social Services, finding local food pantries, locating free legal services and advocacy, helping find employment programs and file applications for food stamps (SNAP) and temporary assistance. Hours:Tuesdays 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.Wednesday 12:00 – 9:00 p.m.Saturdays 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.Email socialworker@amityvillepubliclibrary.org to make an appointment. Continued on next page

ONE-ON-ONE CITIZENSHIP ONE HOUR APPOINTMENT The Amityville Public Library will be offering free one-on-one informational appointments to discuss the general citizenship process and how to prepare for the citizenship test. Please note that no legal advice is given or offered at appointments. To set up an appointment for this program, please call Reference at 631-264-0567.COMMUNITY LEGAL HELP PROJECTWednesdays: March 5, 19, April 2 & 162:00 to 5:00 p.m.The CLHP’s network of non-profit partners and pro-bono volunteers provide legal information, referrals, and limited-scope representation through a phone line and brief-in person consultations at public libraries. The areas of law that most of the attorneys’ consult at the library are immigration, family, landlord-tenant, senior, criminal, and bankruptcy law. They will help patrons by providing legal or non-legal information or a referral elsewhere. Call (631) 822-3272 for more information or to schedule an appointment with an attorney. WILLING HEARTS, HELPFUL HANDS Tuesday: April 82:00 to 4:00 p.m.Please visit the Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands outreach table! They offer free services for Caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or any other Dementia. WHHH provides free pamphlets, educational flyers, seminars too.FCA’S ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM @ First Methodist Church at 25 Broadway, AmityvilleThursdays: March 13, 27, April 10 & 242:00 to 3:00 p.m.FCA’s Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Program offers free assistance and support to caregivers who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. They are funded by the Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands Program from Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation. They support families by offering care consultations by our licensed professionals in our support groups.Non-Prot Org.US PostagePAIDAmityville NY 11701Permit No. 125LIBRARY HOURS Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sundays- ClosedLibrary will be closed for the following holiday: • Friday April 18th – Good FridayTodd Schlitt, Library DirectorShadd Jamison, Assistant DirectorBOARD OF TRUSTEES Anthony Ceriello. PresidentEileen Taylor, Vice PresidentLeslie Kretz, Financial OfficerSharon Tener, SecretaryMary Beth Scarola, TrusteeBoard of Trustees e-mail address: Trustees@amityvillepubliclibrary.org Board meetings are the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. 3/19 & 4/16**ECRWSS**RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERThe Amityville Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment, or the provision of servicesAll residents are encouraged to participate in the Amityville Public Library’s programs and activities. Please let the Staff know, at least two weeks prior to the program, if you require any special accommodations because of a disability.OUTREACH Programs continuedAMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY19 John StreetAmityville NY 11701631-264-0567www.amityvillepubliclibrary.orgHublet Tablets The Amityville Public Library is excited to announce the launch of our new in-house tablets. Patrons can engage in content through apps, games and media as well as connect with resources and information they need with access to the internet. All you need is your Amityville Public Library card, scan it at the Hublet station and it will set a profile according to your library card.Check out the new items we have added to our Library of Things:• 500 chip 11.5 g Poker Set • Mini BluRay/DVD Player• Waterproof Metal DetectorNewNewLibrary of Things:Educate Station(NEW DATABASE) Educate station is a database that provides hands on learning plans, worksheets and activities for kids from Pre-k through 5th grade to do at home. All you need is your Amityville Public Library card to log on right from the homepage of the Amityville Public library website.