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The BROWSERAmityville Public Library19 JOHN STREET | AMITYVILLE NY 11701 | 631-264-0567 | WWW.AMITYVILLEPUBLICLIBRARY.ORGSEPTEMBER- OCTOBER2024LONG ISLAND LIGHTS CRUISE TOUR WITH LUNCH/SHOPPING ON YOUR OWN IN GREENPORTDate: Friday, September 20Time: Leave the parking lot by Westfield Sunrise Mall at 8:00 a.m. then start returning to the mall at 3:00 p.m.Price: $70.00 check, or money order, made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due with registration*Note: The price does not include gratuity for the bus driver.The Long Island Lights Cruise takes passengers out toward Plum Gut for an afternoon aboard the ferry service’s high-speed SeaJet. The modern catamaran is equipped with two enclosed air-conditioned decks and a spacious outdoor deck for viewing the scenery. Departing idyllic Orient Point, guests will first happen upon Gardiners Point Lighthouse and The Ruins of Fort Tyler. Heading north, this tour will pass the Little Gull, Race Rock, and Avery Point lighthouses before reaching New London Harbor and beyond. The two-hour tours take passengers to view six lighthouses and other points of interest. Highlights include Bug Light and North Dumpling Light, which supposedly helped signal to liquor smugglers during Prohibition. Once we return to Orient Point, we will get back on the bus to head to the quaint town of Greenport. Here you will get about two hours of time on your own to get something to eat as well as go shopping. We will then meet back at the bus at about 3 p.m. to head back to the mall.Registration will begin on Tuesday, August 27th at 9:00 a.m. for all Amityville Public Library cardholders and Friday, August 30th at 9:00 a.m. for all non-library cardholders (based on availablity).Bus TripsGREEN-WOOD CEMETERY TOUR & INDUSTRY CITY SHOPPING & LUNCH ON YOUR OWNDate: Friday, October 25Time: Leave the parking lot by Westfield Sunrise Mall at 8:00 a.m. then start returning to the mall at 3:00 p.m.Price: $62.00 check, or money order, made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due with registration*Note: The price does not include gratuity for the bus driver.Join us aboard Green-Wood’s trolley to explore the Cemetery’s historic landscape and most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to Green-Wood, this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in the Battle of Brooklyn, visit the grave of one of America’s greatest artists, and much more. After the two-hour private trolley tour, we will head over to Industry City. Industry City is a sprawling 35-acre complex (full of converted warehouses) on the waterfront in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. This area once served as a warehousing and manufacturing complex before being transformed in 2013 into a hub for restaurants, breweries, art galleries and stores. After getting a couple of hours to explore and eat lunch on your own, we’ll start heading back to the mall at 3 p.m.Registration will begin on Tuesday, August 27th at 9:00 a.m. for all Amityville Public Library cardholders and Friday, August 30th at 9:00 a.m. for all non-library cardholders (based on availability).NEW LIBRARY OF THINGS ITEMSSeed spreader, fishing pole kits, tennis set, portable projector, Artograph Tracer, blood pressure kits, Happy Birthday lawn signs, Wii basics kit, beginner electric guitar kit, photo and video studio set and much, much more! Note: Please pick up your item at the Express Library located in the parking lot.ROLL OUT TO THE LIBRARY THIS SEPTEMBER FOR LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTHCelebrate Library Card Sign-up Month!! We’re inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at the Amityville Public Library by signing up for a library card. ¡Celebre el mes de inscripción de tarjetas de biblioteca! Invitamos a todos a descubrir los increíbles recursos y oportunidades disponibles en la Biblioteca Pública de Amityville registrándose para obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca. Celebra el Mes de inscripción para la tarjeta de la biblioteca este

CHILDREN’S ProgramsBABY and TODDLER ProgramsPRESCHOOL READINESS -AMJF1Friday, September 139:30 to 10:15 a.m.Ages: 18 mos. – 5 yearsA fun and fast paced school readiness program with a focus on fine and gross motor skill development. ZUMBINITuesday, September 17-AMJF2Tuesday October 8 - AMJF39:30 to 10:15 a.m. Ages: Infant- 2 yrs. HORA DE CUENTOS STORYTIME -AMJF4Friday, September 2010:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.Ages: 3- 5 yrs. Listen to some stories in English and Spanish and make a colorful craft for Hispanic Heritage month. CUPCAKE FUN -AMJF5Tuesday, September 24 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Ages: 18 mos. – 3 yrs. = 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.Listen to a story, music and decorate your own paper cupcake. BABY START -AMJF21Monday, September 30 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Infant – 18 mos. Join a time for kids for a circle time that will incorporate early literacy and language development. TOTS’ NIGHT OUT -AMJF6Monday, October 7 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Ages: 18 mos. – 5 yrs. Join a time for kids for some fun with a focus on group learning and skill building. BABY START -AMJF7Monday, October 289:30 to 10:15 a.m. Infant – 18 mos. Join a time for kids for a circle time that will incorporate early literacy and language development. 1,2,3 FULL STEAM AHEAD -AMJF8Friday, October 4 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Ages: 2- 5 yrs. A fun introduction to STEAM. (science, technology, engineering, art and math) CONSTRUCTION ZONE -AMJF9Tuesday, October 229:30 to 10:15 a.m. Ages: 2 – 4 yrs.Bring your little construction workers to build with some foam blocks. HALLOWEEN STORYTIME -AMJF10Tuesday, October 299:30 to 10:15 a.m. Ages: 18 mos. – 3 yrs.Listen to a fun Halloween story and make your own ghost and pumpkin doorhanger. DANCE WITH ME @ GREAT SOUTH BAY DANCE (187 BROADWAY AMITYVILLE, NY 11701) -AMJF11Tuesday, September 10 Tuesday, October 15 -AMJF129:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Ages: 18 mos. – 35 mos.Enjoy creative movement dance activities, free play, tumbling on mats, and a story. The use of props, nursery rhymes, and imagination make for a warm, exciting class at the Great South Bay Dance Studio. PAPER PLATE SPIDERWEB -AMJF13Friday, October 2510:30 to11:15 a.m.Ages: 3 – 5CHILDREN CREATE AT OUR LIBRARY!STORY TIME (SPLAT THE CAT) -AMJF14Thursday, September 12 Grades: Pre-k – K6:00 to 6:45 p.m. Listen to the story of Splat the cat and make your own splat the cat.DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS PAINT PARTY -AMJF15Thursday, September 19Grades: K – 3 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Listen to the story Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the bus and paint your own pigeon. STEAM- FIZZY DRIP PAINT -AMJF16Thursday, October 10Grades: K – 26:00 to 7:00 p.m.Create your own masterpiece using watercolor, baking soda and other materials. LEAF TRACING – OZOBOTS -AMJF17Saturday, October 12Grades: K – 210:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn a simple way to code with Ozobots. STORY TIME (KISSING HAND) -AMJF18Thursday, October 24Grades: K – 26:00 to 6:45 p.m. Listen to the story of the Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn and make a craft from the story. PAINT NIGHT @ KEY TO MY ART (10 WEST OAK ST) -AMJF19Monday,October 28thGrades: K – 2 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join Reisa from Key to my art at her studio for a fun paint night as she teaches how to make this fun fall owl painting. Limit 15 participants. COLLECTING ACORNS -AMJF20Monday, October 21 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Pre- K – Grade 2 Create a fun fall scene using markers, crayons and assorted papers. KIDS and TWEENS

BACK TO SCHOOL NOTEBOOKS -AMY120 Thursday September 12 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Create your own designs on notebooks for back to school and enjoy some fun snacks!SNACKS AROUND THE WORLD -AMY121Thursday, October 10 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Take a trip around the world and try snacks from different countries. NICU HEARTS -AMY122Thursday, October 176:30 to 7:30 p.m. Create a heart for moms with babies in the NICU. All the NICU hearts will be donated to a local hospital. Teens will earn one hour of community service for this program. KIDS and TWEENScont.TEEN Programs Grades 6-12Virtual/Take & Make Programs Please 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 email.in person ProgramsPlease register online using the program tab on the Amityville public library website, if you have any questions, please e-mail us at YA@amityvillepubliclibrary.orgFESTIVE HOMEMonday, September 23Ages: 4 – Grade 5Create a Fall wreath, front door, door mat cookies with icing transfers, and sprinkles. Please sign- up only one child per family for this program. UP CANVASThursday, September 26Grades: 3 – 5Create your own UP canvas, using buttons, paint and other materials. ANIMAL LEAF MASK Friday, September 27Grades: 2- 4Create your own animal leaf mask. FALL HARVEST RAINBOW SCRATCH ARTFriday, October 18thGrades: 3 -5HAUNTED HOUSEWednesday, October 23Ages: 4 – Grade 5Create a haunted house using cookies, icing and other fun toppings. Please sign- up only one child per family for this program.OWL CRAFTThursday, September 12Ages: 4- Grade: 2Create a fun owl for a fall decoration for your home.3D FALL TREE HOUSEThursday, September 26Grades: 2– 5Create a 3D fall house for fun decoration for your home.TRICK OR TREAT CANVAS BAGSThursday, October 24Grades: K – 5Color your own trick or treat bag with a fun treat to go in your bag.Take and Make Programs Please sign up for virtual programs by e-mailing us at childrens@amityvillepubliclibrary.org. Please include your child’s full name, age or grade and name of the program in the body of the e-mail.ALEBRIJES Wednesday, September 25 Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk-art sculptures depicting fantastical creatures or familiar animals. Create your own Alebrijes to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. DIY TRICK OR TREATTOTE BAGS Wednesday, October 2Decorate trick or treat bags and bring them back to the library. We will donate them to a local shelter. Please return tote bags no later than Monday October 21. All participants will receive one hour of community service for this program. DIY HALLOWEEN LANTERNS Thursday, October 24 Create your own spooky lanterns for Halloween.

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 in-person adult programs will begin on Tuesday, August 27th for all Amityville Public Library cardholders and Friday, August 30th for all non-library cardholders. Please note: If you pay with cash, please try to have exact change. = In person . = Virtual . = HybridBOOK DISCUSSIONCOFFEE, BOOKS, AND SNACKS @ ANCHOR COFFEE ( at Anchor Coffee)Tuesdays: September 10 and October 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 PROGRAMSMEDITERRANEAN COOKING WITH NAELA ( )Thursday, September 126:30 to 8:00 p.m.Limit: 30 peopleLearn how to make a basic dough with organic beef & veggie pies with sauteed onions. Baba ganoush: roasted eggplant + garlic tahini paste and Middle Eastern salad. For dessert: Nights of Lebanon with sweet orange blossom syrupFALL FOLIO JUNK JOURNAL (Take & Make)Pick up date: Thursday, September 19Limit: 15 kitsWhat better way to celebrate fall than to make a colorful interactive fall folio. This folio has spots to hold photos or journaling as well as pockets to hold tickets or other fall fun. There is a small journal booklet inside and lots of tags. It is full of bright, colorful fall colors and patterns and ties closed with a ribbon closure. Fee: $5.00 check, cash or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.HELLO FALL PLANK BY PAINT PARTY LI(Take and Make)Pick up date Thursday, September 26Limit: 25 kits Celebrate the start of autumn with this crafty decorative plank with Paint Party LI. Kit includes 5.5 x20, instructions and video to follow. Fee: $5.00 check, cash or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.PAINT NIGHT WITH CANVAS CREATIONS ( at the library)Monday, October 286:30 to 8:00 p.m.Limit: 20 participantsJoin Kathy from Canvas Creations and get in the spirit for fall. Fee: $5.00 check, cash or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration.DANCE PROGRAMSLATIN MIX & BALLROOM DANCING( at Amityville Public Library)Saturdays: October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23 & December 7, 1411:30 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 ( at VFW Hall)Thursdays: October 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12 & 1911:30 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.GENERAL PROGRAMSSIAMESE MAHJONGG ( )Tuesday, September 1010:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Limit: 26 participantsJoin instructor Jacqui Palatnik to learn the amazing game of Siamese Mahjongg. The game is a two-handed version of the traditional game of Mahjongg and played with two racks so you will enjoy the challenge! If you own a set, please bring it with you. Players must have some previous knowledge of the game of Mahjongg.VIRTUAL REIKI/MEDITATION ( )Tuesdays: September 10, 24, October 8 & 227:30 to 8:30 p.m.Please join Reiki Master Teacher & Meditation/Mindfulness Instructor, Nadia Mitchell for a Virtual Reiki-infused Meditation Class.RELAX AND RECHARGE ( at the Library)Thursdays: September 5, 19, October 3, 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.

ZUMBA ( at VFW Hall)Wednesdays: September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 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 ( at VFW Hall)Wednesdays: September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 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 ( at the Library)Thursdays: September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 3110:00 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( at the Library)Thursdays: September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 17, 24, 315:30 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. HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IN RETIREMENT ( )Thursday, September 267:00 p.m. to 8:30 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.CREDIT SCORESMonday, September 306:00 p.m. to 7:00 pmExplore the importance of credit scores and reports, how to access information about it, strategies and protect your credit from claims and fraud.IDENTITY THEFTMonday, October 216:00 to 7:00 pmLearn how to identify the signs of theft and fraud, examine different types of it, and strategies to protect yourself and your data.HEALTH & FITNESS PROGRAMS(Hybrid has been suspended - sorry for the inconvenience!)QIGONG ( at VFW Hall)Tuesdays: September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 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 vital energy found in everything in the universe; Gong is a skill cultivated through steady practice. The benefits include increased balance, calmness, strength, stamina, flexibility. Beginners are welcome! Wear loose clothing and soft shoes. Bring a mat (optional) and water. ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COACHING ( )Mondays: September 16 & October 7 and Tuesdays of September 24 & October 156:00 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, 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. This is just to avoid any vacancies in case there is a waitlist.BYOBOOK QUIET READING CLUB (Fortunate Hand Coffee House and Tattoo Shop)Tuesdays: September 24 & October 296:30 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 there is enough space. Drinks and treats will be provided by Fortunate Hand for BYOBook readers.SECURE YOUR FAMILY’S WELL-BEING WITH FINAL EXPENSE & SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGES ( )Monday, September 236:30 to 7:30 p.m.Jacques will show you how to incorporate final expense coverage with your Family Information Guide and Will Kit to enhance and secure funds intended to be left behind for your family. By knowing how to incorporate these valuable tools together, you can leave the legacy you worked so hard to create.MUSIC BINGO (@ Anchor Coffee)Thursday, October 176:30 to 8:00 p.m.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!

LANGUAGE CLASSESESL-ALL LEVELS ( at the library)Tuesdays: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 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 ( at the library)Tuesdays: September 10,17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 297:30 to 8:30 p.m.Learn basic Spanish in a relaxed, comfortable environment.CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH-ADVANCED ( at the library main floor)Wednesdays: September 11, 18, 25, October 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 ( at the library)Saturdays: September 14, 21, 28, October 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 Bienvenido’s! INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE ( )Thursdays: September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 & 24 7:00 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: September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 21 & 28 7:00 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: September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 21 & 28 8:00 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 ( at the library - main floor)Saturdays: September 28 and October 26Meet with our tech and have all technology related questions answered. Bring in your cell phone, laptop, iPhone, Android or any tech-related questions to help navigating this ever-changing world of technology Call or visit the Reference desk to schedule an appointment!COMPUTER KINDERGARTEN FOR GROWNUPSWednesday, October 166:00 to 8:00 p.m.This is a slow-paced, user-friendly class for first-time computer users. Using Windows computers, this unique class covers the basics in a way that even the most inexperienced user will understand. We will cover turning the computer on, the desktop, using the mouse, opening and closing programs, understanding windows elements, getting out of trouble, and turning the computer off. Prerequisites: None.WRITING PROGRAMSCREATIVE WRITING ( at the library)Mondays: September 9, 23, October 7 and 2110:30 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!Amityville Public Library

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 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 WORKER 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: Mondays 5 pm - 9 pmTuesdays 5 pm - 9 pmThursdays 12 pm - 7 pmSaturdays 9 am - 4 pmEmail: socialworker@amityvillepubliclibrary.org to make an appointment. 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.NEW HORIZON (TABLE MAIN FLOOR LIBRARY)Mondays: September 9 & October 7 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.New Horizon Counseling Center provides FREE family support services, to assist families of individuals who struggle with addiction.COMMUNITY LEGAL HELP PROJECTWednesdays: September 11, 25, October 9 & 232:00 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. WILLING HEARTS, HELPFUL HANDS (Table main floor library)Wednesdays: September 18 & October 232:00 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!FCA’S ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM (First Methodist Church at 25 Broadway, Amityville)Thursdays: September 12, 26, October 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. 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.NASSAU-SUFFOLK HOSPITAL COUNCIL’S MEDICAID ENROLLMENT (In-Person in the library)Mondays: September 16 & October 2112:00 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.HISPANIC COUNSELING CENTER, INC (Table Event)Mondays: September 9 & October 73:00 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.

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- Closed Library will be closed for the following holidays: • Monday, September 2 – Labor Day• Monday, October 14 – Columbus Day Todd 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. - 9/18 and 10/16**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.AMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY19 John StreetAmityville NY 11701631-264-0567www.amityvillepubliclibrary.orgMuseum PassesThe Amityville Public Library has a variety of museum passes patrons can reserve for free admission to many museums and gardens. All you need is an adult library card to reserve your pass. For more information, please contact the Children’s Department.Discount Tickets Wildlife Conservation – The Wildlife Conservation Society has an online portal to purchase discount tickets for the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, NY Aquarium, Queens Zoo, and Prospect Park Zoo. Use the code listed on the Amityville Public Library website and get your discount.