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Trip Registration Information: In-person registration for this trip will take place on Saturday, July 8 at 11:00 AM for Copiague cardholders only. Patrons may register up to three additional Copiague cardholders or one non-cardholder to attend with them. Patrons may add additional non-cardholders to a waiting list and they may attend if space allows. Payment is due at registration. No refunds will be issued for cancellations unless we are able to fill your spot.

Gulliver’s Gate | Saturday, September 9Departure from library: 8:00 AMDeparture from City: 3:30 PMCost: Adults $49.00 | Child (3-12) $41.00 | Seniors 65+ $43.00Leave the Land of Large and enter an amazing new experience, located at the crossroads of the world, Times Square. A full city block wide, Gulliver’s Gate is a technologically advanced, interactive and immersive world of miniatures that will ignite your imagination and challenge your perspective. Visitors will pass through Gulliver’s Gate and enter a fantastical world of interactive miniatures. Guests will be able to see some of the great monuments of the world including the Empire State Building, Eiffel Tower, Buckingham Palace, The Great Wall of China, The Great Pyramids and more. Your Guest Key unlocks interactive surprises throughout the model, bringing it to life in unexpected and delightful ways. Guests can get scanned and become a model citizen right before they arrive at Gulliver’s Gate Airport, where every flight is always on time! When you are done with the exhibit, you will have time on your own to get lunch and enjoy Times Square. Price includes deluxe motor coach transportation, admission to exhibit and bus driver gratuity.

Library Trip

Summer Blood Drive Program No. 500 Tuesday, August 22 - 1:30 – 7:30 PM Give the gift of life this summer. By donating blood you will help alleviate the summer blood shortages and help save a life.

Friends of the LibraryBus Trip | The Sands Casino, Bethlehem, PASaturday, August 26Departure from library: 8:00 AM - Price: $40.00Join the Friends of the Copiague Library on a trip to the Sands Casino in Pennsylvania. Each person will receive $30.00 in slot play and a $5.00 food voucher!

Registration will take place in the lobby on Saturday, July 8, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM for Copiague cardholders. You may only register 2 people, (2 cardholders or 1 cardholder and 1 non-resident). Registration for non-residents will begin Saturday, July 8 at 11:30 AM. Payment by check only made payable to the Friends of the Copiague Library is due at the time of registration.

Great Tickets at Great Prices! NY Botanical Gardens - New!Founded in 1891 and now a National Historic Landmark, the New York Botanical Gardens is one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world and the largest in the United States, distinguished by the beauty of its diverse landscape and extensive collections and gardens. Tickets are $15.00 each and expire on December 31.

Long Island Aquarium in RiverheadEnjoy a day out east with the family and visit a wide array of marine life including sharks, stingrays, moray eels, seals and sea lions. Tickets are $18.00 each and do not expire.

LI Game Farm in ManorvilleEnjoy a beautiful day visiting all of the animals at the LI Game Farm, including camels, lemurs, zebras, bison and Clifford the giraffe! Tickets are $13.00 each and do not expire.

Bronx ZooThese “Total Experience” tickets include zoo admission as well as unlimited access to the 4-D Theater, Bug Carousel, Butterfly Garden, Congo Gorilla Forest, Jungle World, Wild Asia Monorail and Zoo Shuttle. Tickets are $26.00 each and expire on December 31.

Girl Scout Flower PlantingThe Library would like to thank Girl Scout Troop 1052 for planting flowers around the front of the library on May 16.

Free Passes to Local AttractionsEnjoy free passes with your library card.

There are over 25 passes to choose from, including:

• American Airpower Museum

• Brooklyn Botanic Garden • Children’s Museum

of the Arts • Children’s Museum

of the East End • Children’s Museum

of Manhattan• Cold Spring Harbor Fish

Hatchery & Aquarium• Cradle of Aviation Museum

• Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society

• The Frick Collection• Guggenheim Museum • Heckscher Museum of Art • Intrepid Sea, Air &

Space Museum• Long Island Science Center• The Maritime Explorium• MOMA - Museum

of Modern Art• Suffolk County Vanderbilt

Museum & Planetarium

For a complete listing, more information and to reserve a pass go to copiaguelibrary.org and click on Attend, then click

Museum Passes.

We are currently accepting orders for custom engraved paving stones to be placed in our Memorial Garden located in front of the library. Become a part of the Library’s history with your own family name engraved on a stone. A paving stone would make a wonderful memorial, birthday, anniversary or holiday gift. Custom engraved paving stones may be purchased for $50.00 each. To order your 4x8 inch paving stone, please complete a Memorial Brick order form and submit it by August 1.

Memorial Bricks

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AdultsRegistration for adult programs will begin on Friday, June 30 unless otherwise noted. PLEASE NOTE: In-person, telephone and online registration will begin at 10:30 AM and is limited to two library cards per person. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group | Program No. 517Tuesdays, July 25 and August 29 - 7:00 - 8:00 PMLearn how to care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia and share experiences with other caregivers. Mary Calder, RN and Theresa Pulido, LPN will lead this support group discussion focused on behavioral problems and practical information for caregivers. With over 30 years of experience working with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, Mary and Theresa have a wealth of knowledge to share that caregivers can benefit from.

Support Group

Crafts

Cooking Class

Adult Summer Reading Club Feast on Books

Program No. 312 - June 26 – August 19It’s Summer time and there is no better time to catch up on reading!

Join the Adult Summer Reading Club and feast on books. Each book you read feeds your mind and earns you a raffle ticket. You could win a Bamboo cheese board set, a slow cooker, a six-piece non-stick bakeware set, an autographed copy of Rhythms of the Game by Yankees legend Bernie Williams or dinner for

two at Ciao Baby in Massapequa. Read five books by August 19 to receive the ultimate final gift!

Walking Book Club | Program No. 513Thursdays, July 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 24 - 6:00 – 7:30 PMOrientation Meeting Thursday July 6 - 6:30 – 7:00 PMStaying active boosts blood flow to your brain and increases the size of the area responsible for memory. Join the Walking Book Club, meet new people and exercise your mind. We will meet at Argyle Lake and walk around the lake listening to The Angel of Terror by Edgar Wallace. We will discuss the passages after we walk. You must have a smart phone or other portable device on which a new app can be downloaded.

Lectures

Scalloped Summer Decoupage Plate Thursday, July 6Program No. 501 - 3:30 – 5:30 PMProgram No. 502 - 6:30 – 8:30 PMJoin Rinette as she shows you how to decoupage a pretty scalloped plate using bird houses, butterflies, flowers and doilies. Please bring your own sponge brush and scissors.

Summer Craft | Thursday, July 20Program No. 503 - 3:30 – 5:30 PMProgram No. 504 - 6:30 – 8:30 PMJoin Marie Odell as she guides you in making a decorative craft for summer. Please bring your own glue gun and scissors.

Coffee and Tea Mosaic | Tuesday, July 25Program No. 505 - 4:00 – 5:00 PMProgram No. 506 - 6:30 – 7:30 PMCatherine Martin will guide you in creating this whimsical mosaic made from black and white beans adhered to reclaimed wood. Hang it in your favorite coffee spot in your home.

Craft Bag and Caddy | Thursday, August 3Program No. 507 - 3:30 – 5:30 PMProgram No. 508 - 6:30 – 8:30 PMEvery crafter needs a place to keep their supplies. Join Rinette as she shows you how to paint a canvas bag that you can use to carry your crafting tools to class. You will also decorate a plastic caddy box to neatly store your supplies at home. Please bring your own sponge brush, liner brush and permanent markers.

Mason Jar Floral Arrangement | Tuesday, August 15 - 3:30 – 4:30 PM OR 6:30 – 7:30 PMRegistration will take place Saturday, July 1 at 10:30 AM.Irene Morgan returns for another creative floral arranging class. Using statice flowers and a mason jar, Ms. Morgan will show you how to make a pretty arrangement that can be dried to last forever. Please bring your own scissors. There is a $3.00 materials fee for this class due at the time of registration.

Colorful Nylon Flower | Thursday, August 17Program No. 509 - 3:30 – 5:30 PMProgram No. 510 - 6:30 – 8:30 PMMarie Odell will be here to show you how to make a pretty flower using multicolored nylon fabric, wire and floral tape. Please bring your own glue gun and scissors.

Relax and De-stressCoffee and Coloring | Program No. 514 - Monday, July 10 - 7:00 - 8:00 PMUnleash your creativity and color away stress. Enjoy a cup of coffee and/or tea while listening to relaxing music. Colored pencils and assorted pictures will be provided.

Lead a More Positive and Fulfilling Life With MeditationProgram No. 515 - Wednesday, August 2 - 6:30 - 8:30 PMPeople have been practicing meditation for centuries and today we see a surge in its popularity as new benefits continue to be discovered. It is now recognized how meditation can help the body, mind and spirit. Incorporating meditation into one’s life has many positive effects. Experience for yourself how meditation can change your life. Join John Bednarik, long time meditator who has been inspiring audiences with his engaging workshops. Come learn a simple meditation technique that can be used daily for greater peace, energy, and well-being.

Cooking Class: Summer at Last Party FoodsTuesday, July 18Program No. 519 - 4:00 - 5:30 PMProgram No. 520 - 6:00 - 7:30 PMJoin Chef Rob Scott for a class full of summer fun! Chef Rob will demonstrate how to make peach and prosciutto flatbread with goat cheese and basil, crispy noodle salad with sweet

and sour dressing and fusilli salad with spinach and asiago cheese. Everyone will get to sample the dishes and receive recipes to take home.

Princess Diana: Queen of Hearts | Program No. 511Monday, August 14 - 6:30 - 8:00 PMPrincess Diana is one of the most enduring icons of the 20th century and continues to hold a place in the hearts of people around the world. Although her story has been told many times, much of it comes from sensationalized tabloid reports. Join lecturer Marilyn Carminio as she uses reliable sources to take a fresh look at Diana’s life to create a balanced portrait of this complex and enigmatic woman.

Savvy Sightseer’s Paris & Northwest FranceProgram No. 512Tuesday, August 8 - 6:30 - 8:00 PMJoin Jeanne Schnupp for a virtual tour of Paris and France! Take in Paris’s famous landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, unique sculptures, and Marie-Antoinette’s rural haven at Versailles. Visit the Loire Valley and marvel at the area’s stunning châteaux and Leonardo Da Vinci’s last home at Amboise. Be humbled by the beaches of Normandy and the Visitors’ Center that uses the words and images of people who served to tell their story, and just how impossible a task they faced. Be awestruck by the island church Mont Saint-Michel, and inspired by the site of Joan of Arc’s last stand in Rouen.

Shark Week @ Copiague LibraryTouching Megalodon | Program No. 516Wednesday, July 12 - 7:00 - 8:30 PMLearn about Megalodon, the largest shark in history, with the Eco-Photo Explorers. Although this shark has been extinct for 20 million years the fossilized teeth of megalodons continue to emerge from the seabed along Florida’s western shores. Join the hunt for these fossilized teeth and learn the best places and techniques for finding these marine treasures.

Meet Local Author Donna Barker | Program No. 518Tuesday, July 11 - 7:00 - 7:45 PMLocal author and part-time stand-up comedian Donna Barker has written over twenty satirical books including My Mom Came Back as a Cricket and The Coffee Clutch Book. During this presentation she will share pieces of her published works and describe her writing process. Copies of her books will be available for sale for $10.00 (cash only).

Local Author

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Citizenship Classes | Mondays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21, 28 - 7:00 - 8:30 PMPlease call the library to register. This class is open to all.

Knitting and Crocheting Group | Program No. 534Thursdays, July 13, 27 August 10, 24 - 1:00 - 3:30 PMSaturdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 26 - 12:00 - 2:30 PM This informal group of knitters and crocheters meets at the library to share ideas, tips and tricks and spend time working on various projects. Come to a session to meet others who enjoy knitting and crocheting.

Friends of the Library | Tuesday, July 18 - 7:30 - 8:30 PM The Friends of the Copiague Library is an independent, not-for-profit organization that holds various fundraising events throughout the year in order to enhance library resources and programs. All are welcome to join this fun group of volunteers. No registration necessary.

Friday Afternoon Games | Program No. 535Fridays, July 14, 21, 28 August 4, 11, 18, 25 - 12:30 - 3:30 PMCome down to the library with your group to play mah-jongg, bridge or any other game of your choice.

GRASP Home Study Orientation Tuesday, August 22 - 5:30 - 9:00 PMThis program is for anyone who would like to earn their TASC, formerly known as GED, from home. Call BOCES at: 631-667-6000 ext. 454 to register.

Zumba | Saturdays, July 22, 29 August 5, 19, 2610:00 - 11:00 AM

Afternoon Yoga | Mondays, July 3, 10, 24, 31 August 7, 284:00 - 5:30 PM - Participants must bring their own mats.

Tai Chi | Mondays, July 3, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 21, 28 -7:30 - 9:00 PM

In-person registration for Yoga, Zumba and Tai Chi begins Saturday, July 1 at 11:00 AM for Copiague cardholders. Non-residents may register beginning Monday, July 3 at 10:00 AM.

Registration is limited to two library cards per person. A non-refundable fee of $3.00 for each class in the series is due at registration.

Fee Programs

Simply Stronger | 10:30 - 11:15 AM & 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Mondays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21, 28Thursdays, July 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31In-person registration for Simply Stronger classes begins on Friday, June 30 at 11:00 AM for Copiague cardholders. Non-residents may register beginning Monday, July 3 at 10:00 AM.

Registration is limited to two library cards per person. A non-refundable fee of $2.00 for each class in the series is due at registration.

This exercise class focuses on low-impact cardio and light strength training.

Ongoing Programs

Saturday Afternoon MoviesCoffee and cake will be served | Doors open at 3:15 PM

The ShackProgram No. 521 - Saturday, July 8 - Drama (PG-13) 2hr 12min

The Space Between UsProgram No. 522 - Saturday, August 5 - Drama/Romance/Sci-Fi (PG-13) 2hr

The Zookeeper’s WifeProgram No. 523 - Saturday, August 26 - Biography/Drama/History (PG-13) 2hr 7min

Matinee Movies Program No. 524

Doors open at 11:30 AM | Movie starts at 12:00 PM

LifeWednesday, July 5 - Science Fiction (R) 1hr 44min

The Last WordWednesday, July 12 - Drama (R) 1hr 48min

Alone In BerlinWednesday, July 19 - Drama (R) 1hr 43min

ChipsWednesday, July 26 - Comedy (R) 1hr 40min

Sunshine StateWednesday, August 2 - Drama (PG-13) 2hr 21min

City IslandWednesday, August 9 - Comedy (PG-13) 1hr 44min

Michael CollinsWednesday, August 16 - Drama (R) 2hr 13min

Out of SightWednesday, August 23 - Crime/Drama (R) 2hr 3min (1998)

Going In StyleWednesday, August 30 - Crime/Comedy (PG-13) 1hr 36min

Comfortable clothing should be worn for all exercise programs.

Book DiscussionsAll are welcome to attend!

Reserve a copy today through lilink.org or the Research Desk.

July Afternoon Program No. 528

Thursday, July 13

1:00 - 2:30 PMAll The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

July EveningProgram No. 529

Tuesday, July 25

7:30 - 9:00 PMThe Medal by Kerriann Flanagan Brosky

August AfternoonProgram No. 530

Thursday, August 101:00 - 2:30 PMThe Medal by Kerriann Flanagan Brosky

August EveningProgram No. 531

Tuesday, August 297:30 - 9:00 PMHomegoing by Yaa Gyasi

LI Sierra Club Documentary Film SeriesRefreshments will be provided by the Sierra Club.

The Zoo | Program No. 525Wednesday, July 19 - 6:30 - 8:30 PMThis short film shows a behind-the-scenes look at the staff and animals of the Bronx Zoo. Following the film will be a presentation by Annette Libeskind Berkovits, curator of the Bronx Zoo for more than 30 years, who will talk about wildlife conservation at the zoo as well as global efforts. Copies of her new book Confessions of an Accidental Zoo Curator will be available for sale ($18.00, cash only).

Save Our Beaches | Program No. 526Wednesday, August 9 - 6:30 - 8:30 PMLearn about marine debris and how it affects marine life (and humans, too) and small changes we can make in our lives to minimize our environmental impact. Lisa Scheppke, Restoration Project Coordinator for the American Littoral Society and amateur naturalist will lead this environmental presentation featuring photos and videos of local wildlife.

Learning Chinese for BeginnersProgram No. 532Tuesdays, July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 September 5, 12, 19, 26 - 6:30 - 8:00 PMFurther your career or just expand your cultural horizons and language skills by attending this class taught by native Chinese speaker LanDing Liu. No prior knowledge of Chinese is required. This series will focus on spoken Chinese, but some writing will also be discussed. Intermediate Chinese Program No. 533Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 September 6, 13, 20, 27 - 6:30 - 8:00 PMTake your Chinese language skills to the next level with native speaker LanDing Liu. To take this class participants should have completed our Learning Chinese for Beginners course.

Creative Writing | Program No. 527Mondays, July 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14 21 - 6:30 - 8:00 PMThis is a six-part workshop for writers of all levels. Participants will be given different creative writing prompts, share their work and develop their writing skills with guidance from writing teacher Patricia Rossi. Expand your writing horizons and have fun in a judgement free zone.

Creative Writing

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ChildrenRegistration for Children’s and Tween Programs will begin on Thursday, June 29. In-person, online and telephone registration will begin at 10:30 AM. You must use your child’s library card to register them for Children’s programs.

3-5 Years Old (Pre-K)

Up to 36 Months

Children’s Summer Reading

Club

Story Fun | Program No. 549 Mondays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 1410:30 - 11:00 AM - Ages: 18 - 36 monthsCalling all toddlers! Come down and enjoy books, songs, rhymes and finger plays chosen for your toddler! Hip, Hip, Hooray!

Little Engineers StorytimeProgram No. 550Tuesday, July 11 - 10:30 - 11:00 AM - Ages: 18 - 36 monthsWe are building better worlds in storytime! Come hear stories that will encourage your little engineer!

Baby Bonanza Program No. 551Wednesday, July 12 and Tuesday, August 2210:30 - 11:15 AM - Ages: Up to 36 monthsStories, songs and activities will encourage early language development and motor skills. This is a great way for you to meet other parents of young children and for babies to socialize at an early age!

JumpBunch Soccer Program No. 552Wednesday, July 12 - 3:00 - 3:45 PMAges: 18 - 36 monthsIntroduce your little one to the great game of soccer. JumpBunch will show you basic skills and play some fun games.

Mother Goose Storytime | Program No. 553Thursdays, July 13, 27 August 3, 17 - 10:30 - 11:00 AM Ages: Up to 18 monthsEnjoy books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays chosen especially for your very young child.

PlayHooray Babies Program No. 554 - Friday, July 21 - 10:30 - 11:15 AMProgram No. 555 - Wednesday, August 16 - 5:00 - 5:45 PMAges: Up to 36 monthsHave some fun, dance and play. Build a better day with PlayHooray.

JumpBunch LacrosseProgram No. 556Wednesday, August 9 - 3:00 - 3:45 PM Ages: 18 - 36 monthsWhy not introduce your child to this great game! Child friendly sticks and soft balls are used so no one gets hurt. Lots of fun and lots of exercise for your little one!

Grow a Better World Storytime Program No. 557Tuesday, August 15 - 10:30 - 11:00 AMAges: 18 - 36 monthsYou are growing little readers! Come to a storytime about growing!

Pajama Storytime | Program No. 558Tuesdays, July 11 August 1 - 7:00 - 7:30 PMYou are invited to a comfy pajama storytime! Put on your pajamas and join your friends for songs and stories that will get you ready for bedtime.

JumpBunch Soccer | Program No. 559Wednesday, July 12 - 4:00 - 4:45 PMJoin JumpBunch for lots of giggles and laughter along with some basic soccer skills. Your child will LOVE soccer after this session.

1, 2, 3 Full Steam AheadProgram No. 560 - Tuesdays, July 18, 25 August 1 - 10:30 - 11:30 AMA Time for Kids presents an interactive, educational series for your children. This program will help your child to stimulate and engage thinking as they explore, play and build together.

Clam I Am | Program No. 561 - Wednesday, July 19 - 4:00 - 4:45 PMWelcome to the world of clams, some of the strongest builders in the sea. Learn about how bivalves build their shells, explore shells of all sizes and pet a hermit crab! Then create a shell pendant necklace to wear all with the help from the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum.

Imagination Playground Program No. 562 - Wednesday, July 19 - 7:00 - 8:00 PMUnstructured child-directed play is a critical component of healthy social, emotional and intellectual development. With Imagination Playground, kids literally will make their own open-ended fun. There’s no right or wrong way to play with these awesome, giant foam blocks.

PlayHooray KidsProgram No. 563 - Friday, July 21 - 11:30 AM - 12:15 PMProgram No. 564 - Wednesday, August 16 - 6:00 - 6:45 PMBuild a bright, sunshiny day with PlayHooray. Come play with maracas, drums, an obstacle course and much more.

Eggineering Kids | Program No. 565 Wednesday, July 26 - 10:30 - 11:00 PMAnyone can build and create! Join us in using eggcellent items to construct a piece of art you can take apart!

Tots Night Out | Program No. 566 - Monday, July 31 - 6:00 - 6:30 PMCome ready to dance, sing and have fun moving around with Miss Nadia.

JumpBunch Lacrosse | Program No. 567Wednesday, August 9 - 4:00 - 4:45 PMLong Island is a hot bed of lacrosse talent! Why not introduce your child to this great game. Child friendly sticks and soft balls are used so no one gets hurt. Ground balls, cradling, shooting and scoring will be introduced in a fun non-competitive way.

Recycling Robots | Program No. 568Thursday, August 24 - 5:00 - 6:00 PMWe are going to create some awesome robots out of recycled materials. What will your robot look like? Come on by and see all of the cool creations, and hear some remarkable robot stories.

Let’s Get Ready For School Program No. 569 - Friday, August 25 - 10:30 - 11:30 AMIn this math and school readiness program lead by A Time for Kids, children will prepare themselves for independent learning.

It’s not too late to join the Summer Reading Club! Every week that you complete an hour of reading

you earn a great prize! When you finish all 7 weeks, you are invited to come to our finale show Fire and Ice with Mad Science Long Island on Saturday, August 19 from

12:00 – 1:00 PM or 1:15 – 2:15 PM.

Central Park and The Central Park Zoo Saturday, October 21 Cost: Adults - $33.00 | Child - $30.00 | Seniors - $27.00 Departure from the Library: 8:30 AM Departure from Central Park: 4:30 PM Bring the family to Central Park for a day of fun. We will start the day with a visit to the Central Park Zoo. Your ticket will include the main zoo, Tisch Children’s Zoo and 1 entry to the 4-D Theater. You will have time to g e t lunch on your own at the zoo’s Dancing Crane Cafe. After, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the many play areas in the park, ride on the Central Park Carousel, take a tour of the Belvedere castle, visit the famous Alice in Wonderland Statue or even take a stroll through Strawberry Fields. This is a family trip. You must be accompanied by a child.

Family TripTrip Registration Information: In-person registration for this trip will take place on July 8 at 11:00 AM for Copiague cardholders only. Copiague cardholders may register all family members. Non-cardholder families may be added if space allows. Payment is due at registration. No refunds will be issued for cancellations unless we are able to fill your spot.

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5-7 Years Old (Grades K-2)

Family (Ages 3-11)

Children’s MinecraftCreepers beware!! Sharpen up your pickaxe and play Minecraft on the library’s server in the Children’s Room! In celebration of the Summer Reading Club you can come down anytime.

Little CodersProgram No. 572 - Saturday, July 8 - 1:00 - 2:00 PMCome to the library to learn the first steps in coding. You will also have time to play with Dash, the library’s codable robot!

Team Building | Program No. 573 - Monday, July 10 - 6:00 - 7:00 PMWorking together to meet a goal can be quite challenging especially when you are not allowed to use the power of your voice! Join Kristy Nix in this fun team building activity.

JumpBunch Soccer | Program No. 574Wednesday, July 12 - 5:00 - 6:00 PMJumpBunch will show you the basic skills and play some fun themed games. Toe taps, dribbling, scoring a goal and running around a cone soccer garden are just a few of the drills your child will learn.

Deep Sea Designer | Program No. 575Wednesday, July 19 - 5:30 - 6:15 PMWhat creatures make their home in the deep, dark midnight zone? Learn about unusual creatures who can withstand the crushing pressure, pitch blackness and frigid cold with the members from the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum. Then build a delicious midnight-layered desert topping.

Fantastic Fairytales | Program No. 576 Friday, July 21 - 5:00 - 6:00 PMSTEM and fairytales make a great combination! In this program we will be listening to some wonderful fairytales and working on group STEM activities based around the stories we hear!

Children’s Video Gamers | Program No. 577Friday, August 18 - 4:00 - 5:00 PMHey kids! Come down for an hour of gaming fun. We will have games on both our PS4 and Wii game systems for you to play!

S.T.E.A.M Fun Program No. 578 - Wednesday, July 26 - 6:00 - 6:45 PMProgram No. 579 - Wednesday, August 30 - 6:00 - 6:45 PMDiscover how Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math can be so much fun. Different topics will be explored each session.

Minecraft Mania | Program No. 580 - Friday, July 28 - 5:30 - 6:30 PMDo you love Minecraft? If so, come on by and create some cool Minecraft themed crafts, play games and hunt for some hidden Minecraft supplies around the library. You will be glad you did!

Science of Toys | Program No. 581 Saturday, July 29 - 12:30 - 1:30 PMChildren are introduced to the science of toys through toy-themed centers. They will discover how motors make toys move, balancing toys to familiarize them with the center of gravity and find out that opposite poles attract each other when experimenting with magnetic toys.

JumpBunch Lacrosse | Program No. 582Wednesday, August 9 - 5:00 - 6:00 PMLong Island is a hotbed of lacrosse talent! Why not introduce your child to this great game. Child friendly sticks and soft balls are used so no one gets hurt. Ground balls, cradling, shooting and scoring will be introduced in a fun non-competitive way.

Seashell Pencil Holder | Program No. 583Thursday, August 10 - 6:00 - 7:00 PMDid you collect shells this summer? If so, bring them down and create a pencil holder perfect for back to school.

Drop In TuesdaysHey kids! Come down to the library every Tuesday between 12pm and 8pm during July and August for an exciting new drop in craft every week. No registration is necessary.

Fruit Sushi | Monday, July 10Program No. 584 - 1:30 - 2:30 PM or Program No. 585 - 2:30 - 3:30 PMFruit never tasted so good! Join Chef Rob Scott as he teaches you how to roll them up to look like sushi. Yum!

A Day at the Beach With Science | Location: Tanner ParkProgram No. 586 - Wednesday, July 12 - 7:00 - 8:00 PMLet’s learn what is in the water and sand at Tanner Park! Using simple tools we will tour the beach with science! We will meet at Tanner Park.

Let’s Go Lego | Program No. 587 - Thursday, July 13 - 4:30 - 6:30 PMDo you and your family love Legos and crafts? If the answer is yes then this is the program for you! Come on by and make a menagerie of Lego themed crafts that are great for all ages! We will also be showing the Lego Movie! This program will be AWESOME!

Slime Time | Saturday, July 15Program No. 588 - 12:30 - 1:30 PM or Program No. 589 - 2:00 - 3:00 PMLet’s make some slime! Experiment with polymers and learn about their properties. Children will create cross-linked polymers based on their observations of the properties of polymers and cross-linking agents.

Super Bubbles Galore! | Program No. 590Monday, July 17 - 1:30 - 2:30 PMBubbles Bubbles everywhere! Come blow bubbles, pop bubbles and dance in bubbles at the library! You will get to make your very own bubble wand to take home too!

Maze Builders | Program No. 591 Tuesday, July 18 - 6:00 - 7:00 PM - Ages: 5 - 11Come and create a pinball-like marble maze game using a plate and some basic craft supplies.

Sprout Houses | Program No. 592Thursday, July 20 - 6:00 - 7:00 PMStep aside Chia Pet, we are making sprout houses! Come learn how to use sponges to make seeds grow.

Backyard Block Party | Program No. 593Saturday, July 22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PMCome and join us outside for a super summer party. Enjoy games, music, messy crafts and lots of fun for the whole family.

Family Game Night | Program No. 594Thursday, July 27 - 7:30 - 8:30 PMGuess Who, Monopoly and Clue, here are some board games just for you. Come down and play if you wish, you can even play Go Fish.

Back to School Bingo | Program No. 595Wednesday, August 2 - 4:00 - 5:00 PMB-4! O-68! N-40! Bingo! You don’t want to miss out on the fun of playing bingo and winning some school supplies just in time for school!

Build Away With Sand | Program No. 596Wednesday, August 2 - 7:00 - 8:00 PMDid you know that sand could be so artsy? Join us and use sand to decorate cards, keychains, necklaces, bottles and even some art you can EAT!

Sidewalk Chalk and Ice Cream Party | Saturday, August 5Program No. 597 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMProgram No. 598 - 12:30 - 1:30 PMShow off your family’s artistic flair by creating colorful chalk drawings on the sidewalk. We’ll supply the chalk and the ice cream! Only one family member needs to register.

Family Trivia Night | Program No. 599Friday, August 11 - 7:00 - 8:00 PM - Ages: 5 - 11Team up with your family and get your game on for trivia night. Snacks will be served.

Animals Build a Better World | Program No. 600Saturday, August 12 - 12:30 - 1:30 PMMeet Stickers the tree frog, Tickles the hedgehog and Cheeks the chinchilla. Discover how each has an important role in nature to make the world a better place.

Stuffed Tomatoes | Tuesday, August 15Program No. 601 - 6:00 - 7:00 PM or Program No. 602 - 7:00 - 8:00 PMJoin Chef Rob Scott and prepare a filling with mozzarella, basil, garlic and herbed bread crumbs ready to take home and bake.

Lego Fun | Program No. 603Wednesday, August 23 - 6:00 - 7:00 PM - Ages: 5 - 11Come and explore the next step of your Lego journey with our Lego Ultimate building set. Pair up with some friends and build to your heart’s content. Get busy building!

Children must be accompanied by a chaperone 15 or older.

Adults must be accompanied by a child.

Children's Movie and Pizza

Rock Dog | Program No. 604 Tuesday, July 11 - 4:00 - 6:00 PM - 1hr 30min (PG)

Smurfs: The Lost Village | Program No. 605Friday, August 11 - 4:30 - 6:30 PM - 1hr 30min (PG)

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Children/Tween/Teen Program Registration-10:30am

Adult Program Registration-10:30amSimply Stronger Registration-11am

Mason Jar Craft Registration-10:30amTai Chi/Yoga/Zumba Registration-11amKnitting and Crocheting-12pm

Non-resident Simply Stronger/Tai Chi/Yoga/Zumba Registration-10amAfternoon Yoga-4pmCitizenship Class-7pmTai Chi-7:30pm

Independence Day

Library Closed

Matinee Movie-12pmIntermediate Chinese-6:30pm

Scalloped Summer Decoupage Plate-3:30pm & 6:30pmTeen Slime Science-6pmWalking Book Club Intro-6:30pm

Children’s Minecraft-5pmTween Minecraft-6pmTeen Minecraft 7pm

Gullivers Gate Trip Registration-11amKnitting and Crocheting-12pmChildren’s Little Coders-1pmTween Coding Club-2pmSaturday Afternoon Movie-3:15pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30amStory Fun-10:30amStrawberry and Peach Sushi-1:30pm & 2:30pmAfternoon Yoga-4pmTeam Building-6pmCitizenship Class-7pmCoffee and Coloring-7pmTween Team Building-7:30pm

Little Engineers Storytime-10:30amDrop In Tuesdays-12pmChildren’s Movie-4pmLearning Chinese for Beginners-6:30pmLocal Author Donna Barker-7pmPajama Storytime-7pm

Baby Bonanza-10:30amMatinee Movie-12pmJumpBunch Soccer-3pm & 4pm & 5pmIntermediate Chinese-6:30pmTouching Megalodon-7pmDay at the Beach with Science (Location: Tanner Park)-7pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30amMother Goose Storytime-10:30amKnitting and Crocheting-1pmAfternoon Book Discussion-1pmLet’s Go Lego-4:30pmWalking Book Club-6pm

Friday Afternoon Games-12:30pmTeen Movie and Pizza-4:15pmTeen Build a Better Cell Phone-7:30pm

Knitting and Crocheting-12pmSlime Time-12:30pm & 2pmMovie Discussion Group-4pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30amStory Fun-10:30amSuper Bubbles Galore-1:30pmCreative Writing-6:30pmTween Build-7pmCitizenship Class-7pmTai Chi-7:30pm

1, 2, 3 Full Steam-10:30amDrop In Tuesdays-12pmCooking Class-4pm & 6pmMaze Builders-6pmLearning Chinese for Beginners-6:30pmFriends of the Library-7:30pm

Matinee Movie-12pmClam I am-4pmDeep Sea Designer-5:30pmSierra Club-6:30pmIntermediate Chinese-6:30pmImagination Playground-7pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30amSummer Craft-3:30pm & 6:30pmPublic Health Insurance-4pmSprout Houses-6pmWalking Book Club-6pm

PlayHooray Babies-10:30amPlayHooray Kids-11:30amFriday Afternoon Games-12:30pmTeen Volunteer for Animals-5pmFantastic Fairytales-5pmTeen Snap Circuits-7pm

Zumba-10amBackyard Block Party-11amKnitting and Crocheting-12pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30amStory Fun-10:30amAfternoon Yoga-4pmCreative Writing-6:30pmCitizenship Class-7pmTai Chi-7:30pm

1, 2, 3 Full Steam-10:30amDrop In Tuesdays-12pmCoffee and Tea Mosaic-4pm & 6:30pmLearning Chinese for Beginners-6:30pmAlzheimers Caregivers-7pmEvening Book Discussion-7:30pm

Eggineering Kids-10:30amMatinee Movie-12pmTween Afternoon Movie-3:30pmSTEAM Fun-6pm & 7pmIntermediate Chinese-6:30pmMonthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees-7:30pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30amMother Goose Storytime-10:30amKnitting and Crocheting-1pmTeen Anime Night-5pmWalking Book Club-6pmFamily Game Night-7:30pm

Friday Afternoon Games-12:30pmTeen The Guild-5pmMinecraft Mania-5:30pmTeen Lego Cupcakes-7:30pm

Zumba-10amKnitting and Crocheting-12pmScience of Toys-12:30pmTween Brixology-2pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30amStory Fun-10:30amTots Night Out-6pmAfternoon Yoga-4pmCreative Writing-6:30pmCitizenship Class-7pmTai Chi-7:30pm

1, 2, 3 Full Steam-10:30amDrop In Tuesdays-12pmLearning Chinese for Beginners-6:30pmPajama Storytime-7pm

Matinee Movie-12pmBack to School Bingo-4pmLead a More Positive and Fulfilling Life with Meditation-6:30pmIntermediate Chinese-6:30pmBuild Away with Sand-7pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30amMother Goose Storytime-10:30amCraft Bag and Caddy-3:30pm & 6:30pmWalking Book Club-6pmTeen Books and Donuts-6pm

Friday Afternoon Games-12:30pmTeen Movie and Pizza-4:30pmTeen CD Scratch Art-7:30pm

Zumba-10amSidewalk Chalk and Ice Cream Social-11am & 12:30pmKnitting and Crocheting-12pmSaturday Afternoon Movie-3:15pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30amAfternoon Yoga-4pmCreative Writing-6:30pmCitizenship Class-7pmTai Chi-7:30pm

Drop In Tuesdays-12pmLearning Chinese for Beginners-6:30pmSavvy Sightseer’s Paris-6:30pm

Matinee Movie-12pmJumpBunch Lacrosse-3pm & 4pm & 5pmIntermediate Chinese-6:30pmSierra Club-6:30pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30amKnitting and Crocheting-1pmAfternoon Book Discussion-1pmWalking Book Club-6pmSeashell Pencil Holder-6pmTeen Totoriffic Paint Night-6pm

Friday Afternoon Games-12:30pmChildren’s Movie-4:30pmFamily Trivia Night-7pm

Animals Build a Better World-12:30pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30amStory Fun-10:30amTween Shoebox Foosball-5pmCreative Writing-6:30pmPrincess Diana-6:30pmCitizenship Class-7pm

Grow a Better World Storytime-10:30amDrop In Tuesdays-12pmMason Jar Flower-3:30pm & 6:30pmStuffed Tomatoes-6pm & 7pmLearning Chinese for Beginners-6:30pm

Matinee Movie-12pmPlayHooray Babies-5pmPlayHooray Kids-6pmIntermediate Chinese-6:30pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30amMother Goose Storytime-10:30amColorful Nylon Flower-3:30pm & 6:30pmPublic Health Insurance-4pmTween Lego Cupcakes-5:30pmWalking Book Club-6pm

Friday Afternoon Games-12:30pmChildren’s Video Gamers-4pmTween Video Gamers-5pmTeen Game On-6pmTeen Soda Tab Bracelet-7:30pm

Adult and Children’s Summer Reading Clubs EndZumba-10amChildren’s SRC Finale-12pm & 1:15pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30amCreative Writing-6:30pmCitizenship Class-7pmTai Chi-7:30pm

Baby Bonanza-10:30amDrop In Tuesdays-12pmBlood Drive-1:30pmGRASP/HELP-5:30pmLearning Chinese for Beginners-6:30pm

Matinee Movie-12pmLego Fun-6pmIntermediate Chinese-6:30pmMonthly Meeting of the Board of Trustees-7:30pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30amKnitting and Crocheting-1pmTeen Anime Night-5pmRecycled Robots-5pmWalking Book Club-6pmTween Recycled Roller-coaster-6:30pm

Let’s Get Ready for School -10:30amFriday Afternoon Games-12:30pmTeen Strawberries and Cream Waffle Cones-7pm

Teen Summer Reading Club EndsZumba-10amKnitting and Crocheting-12pmChildren’s Minecraft-1pmTween Minecraft-2pmTeen Minecraft 3pmSaturday Afternoon Movie-3:15pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30amAfternoon Yoga-4pmCitizenship Class-7pmTai Chi-7:30pm

Drop In Tuesdays-12pmLearning Chinese for Beginners-6:30pmAlzheimers Caregivers-7pmEvening Book Discussion-7:30pm

Matinee Movie-12pmSTEAM Fun-6pm & 7pmIntermediate Chinese-6:30pm

Simply Stronger-10:30am & 11:30am

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Tween MinecraftCreepers beware!! Sharpen up your pickaxe and play Minecraft on the library’s server in the Children’s Room! In celebration of the Summer Reading Club you can come down anytime.

Tween Coding Program No. 547 Saturday, July 82:00 - 3:00 PMCome learn to code using Hour of Code! Students will learn the basics of coding a video game!

Tween Video GamersProgram No. 548Friday, August 18 - 5:00 - 6:00 PMHey tweens! Come down for an hour of gaming fun. We will have games on both our PS4 and Wii game systems for you to play!

Tween Brixology Program No. 536 Saturday, July 292:00 - 3:00 PMFind out how structural engineers use ideas from physics to solve problems. Mad Science Long Island will be here to teach you how to be an architect!

Tween S.T.E.A.M. Fun Program No. 537 Wednesday, July 267:00 - 7:45 PMProgram No. 538 Wednesday, August 307:00 - 7:45 PMDiscover how Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math can be so much fun. Different topics will be explored in each session.

Tweens | Grades 3-5Registration for Tween programs will begin on Thursday, June 29. In-person, online and telephone registration will begin at 10:30 AM. You must use your child’s library card to register them for Tween programs.

Tween Evening Movie

Program No. 544

Boss Baby 1hr 37min (PG)

Wednesday, July 26

3:30 - 5:30 PM

Pizza will be served.

Gaming Fun

Build A Better WorldTween Team Building | Program No. 539 Monday, July 10 - 7:15 – 8:15 PMCan you get the task done while working silently together in a group? In this fun team building activity, led by Kristy Nix, we will push the boundaries of team work. Find out how well you effectively work together by using nonverbal communication.

Tween Build a Better World Quest | Program No. 540 Monday, July 17 - 7:00 – 8:00 PMCome have a grand adventure, while developing puzzle solving, design and research skills! Track down hidden clues, materials and puzzle pieces, and then use them to build a world!

Tween Shoebox Foosball | Program No. 541 Monday, August 14 - 5:00 – 6:00 PMMake your own Foosball game with simple household items!

Tween Lego Cupcakes | Program No. 542 Thursday, August 17 - 5:30 – 6:30 PMAre you a baker or an engineer? In this program you can be both when you decorate your own LEGO cupcakes!

Tween Recycled Roller-Coaster | Program No. 543 Thursday, August 24 - 6:30 – 7:30 PMMake a live action coaster, like the ones you build with Roller-Coaster Tycoon! Using household items, you will get to create it any way you want.

Teen Slime Science | Program No. 617 - Thursday, July 6 - 6:00 – 7:00 PMYou asked for it and you got it! Come make a couple of slime recipes.

Teen Build a Better Cell Phone | Program No. 618Friday, July 14 - 7:30 – 8:30 PMUpgrade your cell phone in an Earth friendly way! Using recycled materials, you will make a cell phone holder and speakers.

Teen Snap Circuits | Program No. 619 - Friday, July 21 - 7:00 – 8:00 PMThey spin, they ring and they are a fun way to learn about circuits! Come use the library’s Snap Circuits sets and create something awesome!

Teen LEGO Cupcakes | Program No. 620 - Friday, July 28 - 7:30 – 8:30 PMYou are never too old for LEGOs. Come click together a couple that you can eat!

Teen CD Scratch Art | Program No. 621 - Friday, August 4 - 7:30 – 8:30 PMIt’s art, it’s tech and it’s awesome! Come design a scratch art CD.

Teen Totoriffic Paint Night | Program No. 622 Thursday, August 10 - 6:00 – 7:00 PMPaint a terrific Totoro scene with Riesa of Key to My Art! You don’t have to be a master painter to create a beautiful piece of art. Riesa will show you how to bring your manga style to life!

Teen Soda Tab Bracelet | Program No. 623Friday, August 18 - 7:30 – 8:30 PM

Everyone pops the tab off their soda cans, but what do you do with it next? Come make an easy to construct piece of jewelry! This is recycling done right!

Build A Better World

TeensRegistration for Teen Programs will begin on Thursday, June 29. In-person, online and telephone registration will begin at 10:30 AM. You may register by telephone at (631) 691-1111 or online at copiaguelibrary.org. Check out http://www.facebook.com/copiague.teens for more information about the programs on this page.

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Library Board MeetingsWednesday, July 26 - 7:30 PMWednesday, August 23 - 7:30 PM

Holiday HoursTuesday, July 4 - Independence Day - Closed

Email AddressHave a question? Need information? Email us at information@copiaguelibrary.org

Please Note: Staff may take photographs at library programs for use in library publicity. Please inform us if you do not want photos taken of you or your child.The Copiague Memorial Public Library encourages all residents to participate in its programs and activities. Please let us know in advance if you require any special accommodations because of a disability.

Program No. 607Friday, July 144:15 - 7:00 PMSuicide Squad

2hr 3min (PG-13)

Program No. 608Friday, August 4

4:30 - 7:00 PM Power Rangers

2hr 4min (PG-13)

Teen Movie and Pizza

Teen Anime NightProgram No. 609Thursday, July 27

5:00 - 6:30 PM Program No. 610

Thursday, August 245:00 - 6:30 PM

What is better than a night of anime, gaming and

pizza with friends! Bring your own tabletop game or play one that we

have while watching anime on the big screen.

Computers and GamingTeen Game On! | Program No. 611Friday, August 18 - 6:00 - 7:00 PMHey teens! Come down for an hour of gaming fun. We will have games on both our PS4 and Wii game systems for you to play!

Teen Scratch Coding | Program No. 612Friday, July 7 - 7:00 - 8:00 PMProgram No. 613Saturday, August 26 - 3:00 - 4:00 PMLearn how to build with code! Scratch is a program used for art, game design and much more!

Volunteer

Teen Summer Reading Club Have you submitted any reviews for the Teen Summer Reading Club? Well, it’s not too late to do so and earn prizes, win raffles and even read to help out the local animal shelter! Finish your 6 books by Saturday, August 26 and you can choose from a $10 iTunes Gift Card, a Funko Pop or a toy to be donated to an animal in need! Can’t get here to report? Visit CopiagueLibrary.org/teens to report online!

Teen The GuildProgram No. 616 Friday, July 28 - 5:00 – 7:00 PMCome watch the YouTube series “The Guild” on the big screen while playing games. Snacks will be served!

Teen Volunteer For Animals | Program No. 606Friday, July 21 - 5:00 - 6:30 PMThere are so many animals looking for forever homes. Come make “Adopt Me” bandanas for the local animal shelter!

Teen Friends Community Garden ProjectWith the help of the Teen Friends of the Library, we have created a vegetable garden. To make this garden succeed, it needs to be watered, weeded and maintained. Come volunteer your time doing various gardening tasks. Contact the Children’s Room for more information.

Teen Books and Donuts Program No. 614 Thursday, August 3 - 6:00 - 7:00 PMTime to eat the donuts (and talk about your favorite book)! Come for an hour of treats, games and book talking!

Teen Strawberries and Cream Waffle Cones Program No. 615Friday, August 257:00 - 8:00 PMChef Rob Scott is back to show you how to make a delicious summer treat!

Books and Crafts