From the Director's Desk
Thank you to the community members and staff that donated at our January 3, 2012, Blood Drive. We appreciate the time you took out of your busy schedule to contribute. Thanks for your patience as you waited to contribute to this important cause. Seventy pints of blood were collected that will assist others in their time of need. I hope you will consider contributing next time the Commack Public Library has a blood drive.
A special thank you to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Carole Singer. With their donations in memory of this patron, the Library was able to purchase a new dictionary stand that will be used for many years to come.
The deadline for income tax filing is approaching quickly. We carry many of the Federal and New York State forms. We have set up an area adjacent to the Senior Scene area for your convenience. If you do not find the form you need, just ask one of our librarians and they should be able to download and print it out for you. For those of you who want to become more familiar with tax law and information, we have multiple copies of J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax available for circulation.
The Town of Huntington has supplied the Library with multiple copies of the 2012 trash pick up and recycling calendar and recycling stickers that we have made available at the Circulation Desk.
Please become a member of the Friends of the Commack Public Library and help sponsor special programs including yard sales, book sales and Kid's Day. The Friends also encourage public awareness of library services and activities and gives you an opportunity to become more involved at your Library. Please read the Friends in the News section on the second page of this newsletter each month for information regarding upcoming meetings and programs.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to offer my gratitude to the patrons of the Commack Public Library for their continued support of the Library.
Laurie Pastore
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Sunday Afternoon Concert
CKA765
The Northport Jazz Band
February 26th, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Registration: Saturday, February 26th
Revisit the days of the Big Bands when the Northport Jazz Band makes its debut performance at the Commack Public Library. This recently formed 17-piece band, made up of mostly retired professional and military musicians, has been playing in many venues all over the Island. Led by Bandleader Brian Donnelly, and accompanied by two vocalists, they'll be playing the best of Glen Miller, Benny Goodman and Harry James, along with many others. So come in for a delightful afternoon featuring the enchanting sounds of yesteryear!
How to Download eBooks and
Audiobooks from Live-brary.com
CKA816
Saturday, February 18th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, February 4th
Learn how to download eBooks and audiobooks from Live-brary.com, the digital branch of the Library where patrons can "borrow" eBooks and audiobooks for free. In this class, you will learn how to create a username and password, maneuver around the site, download books, work with your eReader or MP3 player, and more. All eReaders, including the iPad, Kindle and Nook, will be addressed in this class.
Introduction to Meditation
CKA818
Monday, February 20th, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, February 4th
Meditation is one of the most powerful tools for mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Research shows some of the benefits of meditation include deep relaxation, more energy, decreased anxiety and stress reduction. Join instructor Tildet Varon Schoenbrot and learn how to develop your own meditation program.
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A Night of Beauty
CKA817
Tuesday, February 21st, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Saturday, February 4th Limit: 16
A professional makeup artist will be at the Library to give you some helpful tips on applying your makeup. You'll be amazed at the great results from just a few simple steps! Please bring your own makeup and brushes.
Friends of the Library Sponsored Program
529 Plans & Financial Planning
CKA819
Tuesday, February 28th
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, February 4th
The Friends of the Library have invited back Michael Aniello from Northwestern Mutual to discuss 529 plans, as well as answer many questions that you always want to ask, but never know whom to ask, related to financial planning.
Social Security for Boomers
CKA820
Tuesday, March 6th, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, February 4th
Are you nearing retirement and not sure when you should start taking Social Security? Michael Guerriero, a local Social Security consultant, will be at the Library to guide you on how and when to apply.
Online Adult Programs Registration
The Commack Public Library offers online registration for adult, young adult and children's programs. To register, you or your child should have a valid Commack Public Library card. If you have an email address in your patron record, you will receive confirmations and reminders for programs for which you have registered. You can add an email address to your library account through your patron record, or call the library for assistance. For some programs, registration is limited and we will keep a waiting list.
To register, go to our Library's website. From the main page, click on Register for a Program. The icon on the right hand-side of the page will link you to our catalog where you can enter the program code or program name. The code is next to the program name in our newsletter. You will then be directed to the program registration page where you will find a description of the program and can complete the online registration.
Not every program will be available for online registration; programs that include a fee, such as AARP Defensive Driving, have to be registered in person.
You can register for any program in person from 9:00 AM on the day registration opens. Online and phone registration opens at 10:00 AM on that day.
If you have any questions regarding online registration, call the Circulation Desk at 499-0888.
St. Francis Hospital
Community Outreach Program
CKA773
Friday, March 16th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
A bus from St. Francis Hospital will be parked at the library on Friday, March 16th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, offering free health screenings. The screenings will include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, a simple blood test for cholesterol, and diabetes screenings with appropriate patient education and referrals as needed for people over the age of 18. No registration is necessary. For general information, call the Outreach Department at 516-629-2013.
Donation in Honor of Library Patron
The Library recently purchased a beautiful dictionary stand with funds from the generous donation given by the Eagle Avenue Middle School in West Hempstead, in memory of their colleague, Carole Singer, a devoted teacher and library patron.
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