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The BROWSERAmityville Public Library19 JOHN STREET | AMITYVILLE NY 11701 | 631-264-0567 | WWW.AMITYVILLEPUBLICLIBRARY.ORGMARCH-APRIL2024PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Monday, March 27 at 6:00 p.m.REUNIÓN DEINFORMACIÓN PÚBLICA Martes 27 de marzo a las 6:00 p.m.TRUSTEE & BUDGET VOTETuesday, April 9FIDEICOMISARIO Y VOTO PRESUPUESTARIOMartes, 9 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 ~ PROYECTO de presupuestoAmityville PublicLibrary Budget• Wi-Fi Hotspots• Books, music, movies, magazines, and newspapers• Computers, Printing, Scanning, Copiers, Fax• Museum Passes• STEAM Programs & Activities• New Teen Space • Health & Fitness Classes• Cooking Demonstrations• eBooks & Streaming Services• Concerts• Community Outreach Services• Local Artist DisplaysAMITYVILLE PUBLICLIBRARY PROVIDES:Staff Salary & Benets $2,283,000.00 Library Materials & Programs $473,000.00 Library Operations $321,151.00 Fixed Expenses $319,400.00 Total: $3,401,551.00 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% 2023/2024 2024/2025Staff Salary & Benets/Salario y Benecios del Personal Salaries/Salarios: $1,480,000.00 $1,587,000.00 Personnel Costs & Benets/Costos y Benecios del Personal: $679,000.00 $696,000.00 $2,159,000.00 $2,283,000.00 Library Materials & Programs/Materiales y Programas de la Biblioteca Books & Materials/Libros y Materiales: $273,000.00 $278,000.00 Supplies/Suministros: $20,000.00 $30,000.00 Programs/Programas: $145,000.00 $165,000.00 $438,000.00 $473,000.00 Library Operations/ Operaciones de la biblioteca Equipment & Furniture/Equipos y Muebles: $50,000.00 $35,000.00 Computer Expenses & Automation/Gastos Informáticos y Automatización: $74,000.00 $77,000.00 Utilities & Telecomunications/Servicios públicos y telecomunicaciones: $83,200.00 $87,000.00 Insurance/Seguroa: $35,000.00 $40,000.00 Public Relations, Notices, & Outreach/Relaciones Públicas y Avisos: $81,178.00 $82,151.00 $323,378.00 $321,151.00 Fixed Expenses/Gastos Fijos Professional Fees/Honorarios Profesionales: $91,000.00 $96,200.00 SCLS Services/ Servicios SCLS: $45,000.00 $50,000.00 Maintenance & Capital Outlay/Mainteneace y Capitol Outlay: $114,000.00 $123,000.00 Other (Travel, Rent, Misc.)/Otros (Viajes, Alquiler, Miscelánea): $34,700.00 $50,200.00 $284,700.00 $319,400.00 Total Operating Budget/Presupuesto Operativo Total: $3,205,078.00 $3,401,551.00 ** Debt Service Payment/Pago del Servicio de la Deuda: $276,886.00 $3,678,412.00 Less/Menos: * Fees & Interest/Honorarios y Intereses $25,700.00 $160,200.00 * PILOT $100,000.00 $100,000.00 * State Aid/Ayuda Estatal $7,000.00 $7,500.00 $132,700.00 $267,700.00 Amount to be Raised by Taxes/Monto a Recaudar por Impuestos: $3,072,378.00 $3,410,712.00 ** The 2024/2025 proposed budget includes a portion of the required payment for amortization on the $9,850,000 bond to complete the building renovation and expansion project, as approved by the community on November 15, 2022.2023 BY THE NUMBERSTOTAL VISITORS: ....................... 193,417TOTAL CHECKOUTS: ....................82,473PROGRAM ATTENDANCE: .............8,913TOTAL DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: ...31,559

BABY and TODDLER ProgramsZUMBINI FOR BABIES -AMJS1Tuesday, March 5 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Ages: Infant- 3 yrs. (with parent) ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRAFT -AMJS2Monday, March 11 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.Ages: 18 mos. – 5 years. (with parent) = In person . = Virtual . = Hybrid• 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.TINY TOTS -AMJS3Tuesday, March 19 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Ages: 18 mos. – 3 yrs. (with parent) BUNNY HOP -AMJS4Tuesday, March 129:30 to 10:15 a.m. Ages: 18 mos. – 3 yrs. (with parent)RAIN RAIN GO AWAY STORYTIME -AMJS5Friday March 8 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.Ages: 3- 5 (with parent)TODDLER STORYTIME -AMJS6Tuesday April 9 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.Ages: 2 – 4 yrs. with parent CONSTRUCTION UPDATEPhase 1 of the Addition & Alterations project will begin in mid-April which will include the removal of the East side of the building in preparation for a new Children’s department, dedicated program room, and a family bathroom, as well as a new lobby, Circulation desk, and rooftop terrace. A temporary entrance will be constructed on the West side of the building by the corner of Oak & John Streets for access into the building. There will also be a trailer in the parking lot to serve as an express drop off/pick up location for library materials.Your patience and understanding will be greatly appreciated during this transitional time preparing for your new Amityville Public Library!If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the project, please contact the Library at info@amityvillepubliclibrary.org or call us at 631-264-0567.Sincerely, T. SchlittTodd Schlitt, DirectorCHILDREN’S Programs

3D PRINTER SURVIVAL WHISTLE -AMJS8Thursday, March 216:30 to 7:30 p.m. Grades: 3 – 5 Limit 10 participants 3D HYDRANGEA PAINTING -AMJS9Monday, March 25 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Grades: 2- 5WEAVE A POTHOLDER -AMJS7Friday, April 54:00 to 4:45 p.m.Grades: 3-5FLORAL WREATH -AMJS10Monday, April 156:00 to 7:00 p.m.Grades: K – 5 CUPCAKE LINER FLOWERS -AMJS11Thursday, April 18 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. Grades: K – 2Using cupcake liners and other materials create your own 3D flowers. ST. PATRICK’S DAY MOBILE -AMJS12Thursday, March 14 Grades: Pre-K – 4SPRING FLOWER COOKIES -AMJS18Tuesday, March 12 Grades: Pre-K – 5Using pastel M&M’s, icing, and sprinkles to create spring flowers on chocolate chip cookies.Please sign up one child per family for this program.CHOCOLATE PIZZA -AMJS16Monday, March 18Grades: Pre-k – 5Create a pizza made from chocolate with fun and delicious candy toppings. BUNNY WREATH -AMJS13Wednesday, March 20 Grades: 1-5PUPPY PAWTY COOKIES -AMJS19Tuesday April 9thGrades: Pre-k – 5Using icing and sprinkles decorate a puppy, paw print and a dog bone. Please sign up only one child per family for this program. 3D BUNNY HOUSE -AMJS14Thursday, April 11Grades: 1-4WOODEN BIRDHOUSES -AMJS17Monday, April 22Grades: 2-5Create your own wooden birdhouses. 3D STRING ART FLOWER CRAFT -AMJS15Thursday, April 25Grades: 3- 5CHILDREN CREATE AT OUR LIBRARY!KIDS and TWEENS TAKE AND MAKE PROGRAMSMAKE UP BAGS (TAKE AND MAKE) -AMY126Wednesday, March 6Choose from different stencils to write messages onto a canvas make up bag. The make-up bags will be filled with much needed items. Teens can bring in a non-perishable item to add to their make-up-bag. Participating teens will receive 1 hour of community service. All bags must be brought back to the library no later than Wednesday April 3rd. CHOCOLATE MOLD POPS -AMY129Monday, March 18Mold and decorate delicious chocolate pops with milk chocolate and colored chocolates for spring. All pops must be picked up no later than Monday March 25th. CROSS STITCH BOOKMARKS -AMY130Wednesday, April 17 Create your own unique cross -stitch bookmarks for community service hours! Teens who return two bookmarks will receive two hours of community service and have their bookmarks given out to other library patrons.ABSTRACT SELF-PORTRAITS (CANVAS PAINTING) -AMY131Wednesday, April 3Create an abstract self-portrait of yourself! Teens who will return their art will have it displayed in our teen loft and receive 2 hours of community service. TEEN ProgramsAll 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.VIRTUAL/TAKE & MAKE PROGRAMS .SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSESThe Solar Eclipse is set to take place on Monday April 8th, 2024.The Amityville Library will be giving away one pair of Solar Eclipse Glasses per card holder starting March 4, 2024.

TEEN Programs cont.TOTE AND A NOTE -AMY127Wednesday, March 13 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Decorate a book tote that will be donated to children and adults through Book Fairies. Create a special note that will go inside the tote. Participating teens will get 1 hour of community service for this program. FULL BLOOM – AMY128Wednesday, April 10 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.Decorate a terra cotta pot and create an inspiration gardening quote. Each pot will include a bag of soil and a package of seeds and be given to a senior. Participating teens will earn 1 hour of community service for this program.HOOKED ON BOOKS Have you read any good books lately? Let us know! For community service credit, write a review for any book that you’ve recently read. Email us at YA@amityvillepubliclibrary.org with “Hooked On Books” as your subject line & we will send you the details.IN PERSON PROGRAMS Programs will be held in the Teen Loft.• 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 in-person adult programs will begin on Tuesday, February 27th, for all Amityville Public Library cardholders and Friday, March 1st for all non-Amityville Public Library cardholders. Dates might differ for defensive driving classes. Please note: If you pay with cash, please try to have exact change when possible.BOOK DISCUSSIONCOFFEE, BOOKS, AND SNACKS @ ANCHOR COFFEE Tuesdays of March 12 & April 910:00 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!CONCERTSFIDDLERS GREEN Saturday, March 162:00 to 3:00 p.m.Fiddlers Green is a band of Long Island musicians dedicated to traditional folk music - including Irish, Scottish, English, and American. The band is known for a wide variety of music, from rousing to poignant, and for engaging audiences with humorous banter, and songs with easy choruses. Come enjoy this concert as you get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit!CRAFT & COOKING PROGRAMSST. PATRICK’S BRACELET (TAKE & MAKE/VIDEO)Pick up Date March 7Limit: 15Learn how to put together a St. Patrick’s themed bracelet that is sure to bring you luck. Flat nose pliers and all components of the bracelet are included.SPRING EGGS WITH LAURA Monday, March 117:00 to 8:30 p.m.Limit: 15Create one of a king spring hand blown eggs using a variety of art supplies and modge podge. You can display them year after year! Fee: $5.00 cash, check or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.CREATING A HAPPY & HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTMonday, March 187:00 - 8:30 p.m.Limit: 15How do you keep your family healthy? What is a healthy home? Having a healthy home is essential for family wellness. In this class you will learn about healthier alternatives in the areas of cleaning, furnishings, laundry, lighting, air and water quality, food and cooking, health, and beauty aids and more. Join us and learn to create a healthy healing home for you and your family. Class includes making a DIY natural cleaner to take home! Fee: $5.00 cash, check or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.ADULT Programs = In person . = Virtual . = Hybrid

STRESS RELIEF AND HEALING WITH GUIDED MEDITATION AND AROMATHERAPY Thursdays: March 14, 21, April 4, 116:45 to 7:45 p.m.Too much going on in your life? Or not enough? Come for deep relaxation, emotional and mental reset. Cultivate higher levels of wellness. Please wear comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat and a blanket.VIRTUAL REIKI/MEDITATION Tuesdays: March 12, 26, April 9 & 237:30 to 8:30 p.m.Please join Reiki Master Teacher & Meditation/Mindfulness Instructor, Nadia Mitchell for a Virtual Reiki-infused Meditation Class.ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COACHING Tuesdays: March 12, April 2, 9 and Monday, March 256:00 or 7:00 p.m. (Choose one – 1 hour appointment)Stephanie Jodlowski, a tenured career counselor with 15 years of experience, will provide assistance with resume writing, cover letters, career transition/direction advisement, job searching tips, job market analysis, mock interviewing / interview tips, compensation analysis / negotiating compensation tips, LinkedIn profile creation or revisement, 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 cancelled. This is just to avoid any vacancies in case there is a waitlist.HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IN RETIREMENT Thursday, March 76:30 to 8:00 p.m.Wes H. Triani, LUTCF, FSS, will facilitate this interactive workshop and will educate you on the various choices you’re given when considering taking Social Security benefits. Spousal and divorce aspects of Social Security will also be discussed.WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES HOME STUDY PROGRAMS (MAIN FLOOR OF LIBRARY)Thursday, March 145:00 - 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 working at your own pace, pick up assignments at convenient locations including libraries. It’s safe and convenient and at NO COST to qualifying students. For adults 21 and older.DRIVING PROGRAMSAARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING Saturday, March 309:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Limit: 25 participantsFee: $30.00 ($25.00 for all AARP members with an AARP membership card) check, or money order, made payable to AARP is required at the time of registration. Note: Only Amityville residents will be able to register for these classes until March 1st. After that, these classes will be open to everyone. GENERAL PROGRAMSIMMIGRATION PROCESS WITH MARYSaturday, March 210:00 to 11:30 a.m.Are you confused about the Immigration process? Are you eligible for legal status in the United States? This program will help answer your questions. LEGACY & ESTATE PLANNING STRATEGIES AND LIFE INSURANCE Monday, March 4 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Join Christian LaPeter for this interactive seminar on legacy and estate planning strategies. This seminar will cover basic estate planning and how to avoid costly mistakes. LANTERN THEATRE PRESENTS COUPLES’ CALAMITIESSaturday, March 92:00 to 3:30 p.m.Lantern Theatre invites you to take a humorous look at relationships through the lens of four scenes, including Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite”, as well as three one-act plays, “Chocolate”, “Miss You”, and “Post-its”. Lantern Theatre is Nassau County’s longest running community theatre group, and you are welcome to enjoy this, its current production.THE NEW YORK CITY IRISH Monday, March 117:00 to 8:00 p.m.Tom O’Reilly, Ph.D. Irish Historian, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Smithtown, will discuss the influx of Irish Immigration to New York City in the 1850s. Listen, as he outlines the progress and setbacks of this group from corrupt Tammy Hall to the election of an Irish American, as President of the United States of America.MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP Wednesdays: March 13, 20, 27,April 3, 10 & 173:00 to 4:00 p.m. This is a 6-week open people-helping-people support group that will address current issues and situations, and how they affect us mentally, emotionally, and physically. If you are feeling down, anxious, or lonely, bring a coffee, meet new people, and share your story. Join a lively discussion on coping tools that could help anxiety and depression. Run by Catherine Rose, LCSW.SPRING BIRDS BED AND BREAKFAST (TAKE & MAKE WITH INSTRUCTIONS)Friday, April 19Limit: 15Get ready for Earth Day!! Using edible glue and locally foraged seeds, nuts, flowers and berries, each participant will design their own bird feeder. Also, learn about what flowers to plant to attract different types of birds to your yard **It’s important to continue feeding birds after winter ends. They will get used to coming to the same spot! Fee: $5.00 cash, check or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.SPRINGTIME MASON JAR (TAKE & MAKE WITH INSTRUCTIONS)Pick up date March 22Limit: 15 Spring is in the air! Have fun making this DIY mason jar vase at home. Fee: $5.00 Cash, check or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.CHERRY BLOOMS SAND AND SHELL (TAKE & MAKE WITH INSTRUCTIONS)Friday, April 5Limit: 15 Have fun creating a beautiful cherry blossom branch with shells and sand by following an online tutorial with Anna.Fee: $5.00 cash, check or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.DANCE PROGRAMSBEGINNER LINE DANCING WITH RINGO MONTANA Thursdays: March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 & 911:30 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.LATIN MIX DANCING Saturdays: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 & 811:30 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.

GENERAL PROGRAMSQUESTION, PERSUADE, REFER (QPR) TRAININGSaturday, March 1611:00- 1:00 p.m.The training is a 2-hours lifesaving evidenced based suicide prevention intervention training for those 16 years and older.QPR teaches:• How to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis.• How to intervene and ask the tough questions.• Refer someone at risk of suicide to the appropriate life-saving resources.SHREDDING DAY (LIBRARY PARKING LOT)Saturday, March 239:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Cleaning out your closets and want to safely get rid of some of your papers that contain sensitive information? Well then this is the event for you! What CAN be shred: all office paper (staples, small and large clips do not need to be removed) and CDs are permitted as long as the plastic case or sleeve is removed. What CAN NOT be shred: newspapers, magazines, black carbon sheets, plastic, and cardboard.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.HEALTH & FITNESS PROGRAMS QIGONG Tuesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26,April 2, 9, 16, 301:00 to 2:00 p.m.Limit: 25 participantsFee: $20.00Relaxing and invigorating, Qigong (pronounced chee kung) similar to Tai Chi, is a meditative movement practice that helps clear your mind of stress and anxiety. It also helps build strength, stamina and flexibility. Beginners are welcome! Bring a mat and water. ZUMBA Wednesdays: March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 1710:00 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 Wednesdays: March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 171:30 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 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2510:00 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 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 115:30 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 also cultivate the ability to quiet the mind.LANGUAGE CLASSESESL Tuesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 306:00 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 5, 12, 19, 26,April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 307:30 to 8:30 p.m. Learn basic Spanish in a relaxed, comfortable environment.CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH Saturdays: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,April 6, 13, 20 & 279:30 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! AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Thursdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28,April 4, 11, 18 & 257:00 to 8:00 p.m.In this beginner class you will learn fingerspelling, numbers, vocabulary, and basic conversational phrases. Please let us know if you will be in-person or participating virtually.MOVIES AND FILM LECTURESFRIDAY MOVIE MATINEE Friday, March 8Starts at 12:00 p.m.Come enjoy a movie and some snacks! The movie to be shown will be announced as we get closer to the date since we want to show a newly released film if possible! Keep a lookout for flyers and on our website as well as social media. No registration necessary.ADULT Programs cont.

RILEY THE COP PRESENTED BY JOHN CARPENTER THE MOVIE MAN Friday, March 15Starts at 1:00 p.m.Film historian John ‘The Movie Man’ Carpenter is once again sharing his decades worth of 16mm films to illustrate that silent films were not always silent! ‘Dinner Time’ is a 1928 Farmer Alfalfa cartoon and the first with music and effects, ‘Manhattan Melody’ is a travel tour short capturing for us just what exactly New York City’s landmark locations looked like in 1928. and following these incredible rarities is a 1928 silent comedy feature set in New York regarding the exploits and mishaps of the most lovable and hijinx ridden Irish policeman -- ‘Riley the Cop’. Get ready for an educational and fun filled lecture as well as screening. MUSIC CLASSESVIRTUAL GUITAR (ZOOM)Mondays: March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 297:00 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 (ZOOM)Mondays: March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 298:00 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 2, 23 and April 13Meet 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!WRITING PROGRAMS CREATIVE WRITING Mondays: March 4, 25,April 8 & 2910:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Everyone has a story inside of them that they need to tell. Join our supportive group of writers as we bring our stories to light. Writing is therapeutic, rewarding and in some cases even profitable! Come check us out and bring out your inner writer!OUTREACH ProgramsSOCIAL WORK ASSISTANCEArlena, our social work intern from Stony Brook 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. Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Email socialworker@amityvillepubliclibrary.org to make an appointment. FREE 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 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.FCA’S ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM Thursdays: March 14 & 28 2:00 to 3:30 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 other dementias. We are funded by the Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands Program from Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation. We support our families by offering care consultations by our licensed professionals in our support groups.WILLING HEARTS, HELPFUL HANDS (TABLE MAIN FLOOR LIBRARY)Wednesday, April 102:00 to 4:00 p.m.Please visit the Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands outreach table! They are here every month for 2 hours and are providing an array of free services for Caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or any other Dementia. WHHH provides free pamphlets, educational flyers, seminars too!

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 holidays: • Friday, March 29 – Good FridayTodd Schlitt, Library DirectorShadd Jamison, Assistant DirectorBOARD OF TRUSTEES Anthony Ceriello, PresidentEileen Taylor, Vice PresidentLeslie Kretz, Financial OfcerSharon 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. 3/20 & 4/17 **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 cont.AMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY19 John StreetAmityville NY 11701631-264-0567www.amityvillepubliclibrary.orgURBAN SENIOR JOB PROGRAM (TABLE EVENT)Wednesday, March 6, 20, April 3 & 171:30 to 5:00 p.m.Are you at least 55, unemployed and looking to increase your income? You may be eligible to join the Urban Seniors Jobs Program.NEW HORIZON (TABLE MAIN FLOOR LIBRARY)Wednesday, March 13 & April 1710:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.New Horizon Counseling Center provides FREE family support navigation services, to assist families of individuals who struggle with addiction.NASSAU-SUFFOLK HOSPITAL COUNCIL’S MEDICAID ENROLLMENT Mondays of March 18 & April 1512:00 to 4:00 p.m.Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council’s Medicaid Enrollment assistants will be in the library to provide Medicaid enrollment assistance to adults and children who are disabled or blind, and anyone over the age of 65. They can also answer any questions people may have regarding utilizing insurance, understanding their benefits, finding specialists, etc’.FIRST RESPONDERS (TABLE EVENT)Monday, March 18from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Monday, April 22from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Essential Workers, Educators, city public workers: Shield your health with First Responders Medical’s ‘Save a Hero’ program. Expert heart and lung diagnostics by top cardiologists and pulmonologists, tailored for you. Don’t wait for symptoms. and secure your well-being today! Visit https://firstrespondersmedical-ny.com for more information.HISPANIC COUNSELING CENTER, INC (TABLE EVENT)Mondays of March 11 & April 83:00 to 5:00 p.m.Hispanic Counseling Center, Inc provides community engagement, mental health wellness promotion, individual screenings for mental health conditions, brief counseling, and referrals to licensed mental health professionals, as needed. These services are free for the community and offered in both English and Spanish. NYS OF HEALTH MARKETPLACE-HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE Wednesdays of March 27 & April 2412:00 to 4:00 p.m. Are you looking for health insurance? Health insurance enrollers will be at the library to help you shop for, compare, & enroll in health insurance coverage through the New York State of Health Marketplace. This program is in partnership with the New York State Department of Health.To make an appointment, please call 516-505-4426.MARCH Melissa MaielloMelissa is a talented artist using charcoal as her medium and to create seascape drawings.APRILViola ShurryViola’s work includes colorful, calming, and bright abstract art.ARTISTIC MEMBERS OF BACCAEvery month we have creative artwork on display at the library. We are pleased to present the following artists in the upcoming months:If you would like to have your artwork displayed, please contact the Reference Desk.