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Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • www.smithlib.org • (631) 360-2480 February 2022
National Library Lover's Month
Valentine's Day isn't the only reason why love is in the
February air—it's also National Library Lover's Month !
The entire month of February is dedicated to celebrating
libraries, book lovers and lovers of libraries.
Black History Month is
Celebrate all month long an annual celebration of
with special Valentine’s achievements by African
Americans and a time for
Day programs. Look for
♥
the heart throughout the
recognizing their central role
in U.S. history. Look for this
logo for programs celebrating
Newsletter indicating these Black History Month.
sweet programs.
Children • Pages 2-7 Children's Bookmark Contest Winner • Page 7
Teen Scene • Pages 8-9 Teen Volunteer Opportunities • Page 9
Adult • Pages 10-15 Book Discussion Groups • Page 15
Lo ng Islan d’s Largest Li brary - Servi ng th e Co mmu n iti es o f Smithtown:
Commack • For t Salonga • Hauppauge • Head of the Harbor • Kings Park • Nesconset
Nissequogue • S aint James • Smithtown • Village of the Branch
Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Children’s Program Registration Take and Make-Penguin Fun Baby Playground
Information Smithtown Building K-Tuesday, February 15 • 10:30-11:15am
In-person, online and telephone regis- If you love penguins, then (Birth-12 months with parent/caregiver)
tration begins at 9:30am for Commack you’ll love this activity Enjoy free-play and language-based
on Wednesday, January 26, Kings activities with other babies in a relaxed,
Park on Friday, January 28, Nesconset kit filled with adorable friendly environment. Siblings are
on Tuesday, February 1, Smithtown penguin crafts and activity
on Monday, January 31. sheets. Kits will be available welcome.
Registration is required for all programs at the Smithtown Building
unless otherwise indicated. Check the beginning February 19. Baby Games
Library’s calendar or contact your local No registration required. Supplies are N-Tuesday, February 15 • 10:30-11:00am
Children’s Department for availability. A available on a first come, first served basis. (Birth-15 months with parent/caregiver)
complete list is also available on the Sign, sing and play with your little one.
Library’s website at www.smithlib.org. Take and Make-All About Babies will be introduced to simple signs,
Please note: Each child must have his/her engage in age appropriate games and
own Library card to register for programs. Elephants
Priority is given to Smithtown residents for Smithtown Building learn new fingerplays.
program registration. Children's programs Learn all about elephants with this
are created with the needs, abilities and interactive kit, which includes an elephant Baby Playdate
interests of the age groups listed. To make craft, coloring sheet, maze, a suggested S-Tuesday, March 1 • 10:00-10:30am
programs enjoyable for the children and reading bookmark and a link to an online (Birth-18 months with parent/caregiver)
their caregivers, please register for programs puzzle from World Book Kids. Kits will Visit the Library for
that correspond with the child's age. be available at the Smithtown Building a playdate just for
C = Commack Building N = Nesconset Building
beginning February 26. No registration baby! Meet other
K = Kings Park Building S = Smithtown Building babies while enjoying
required. Supplies are available on a first
YouTube come, first served basis. free play and songs.
In Person Programs Nursery Rhyme Time
Take and Make-Things That Go Baby Love ♥ C-Monday, February 7 • 10:30-11:00am
Smithtown Building C-Monday, February 14 • 10:30-11:15am C-Saturday, February 26 • 10:30-11:00am
Celebrate trains, planes and other things (Birth-11 months with parent/caregiver) K-Saturday, February 5 • 10:00-10:30am
that go with a craft kit filled with stories, Bring your babies and we will create a K-Thursday, February 17 • 10:30-11:00am
crafts and activities. Kits will be available keepsake using their actual hands or N-Saturday, February 12 • 10:00-10:30am
at the Smithtown Building beginning footprints. We will provide one item for N-Monday, February 28 • 10:30-11:00am
February 12. No registration required. you to print on, but feel free to bring your S-Monday, February 14 • 10:00-10:30am
Supplies are available on a first come, first own, such as a t-shirt or tote bag. S-Saturday, February 19 • 10:00-10:30am
served basis. S-Wednesday, February 23 • 10:00-10:30am
Baby Lapsit S-Thursday, March 3 • 10:00-10:30am
S-Tuesday, February 8 • 11:00-11:30am (Birth-35 months with parent/caregiver)
S-Saturday, February 26 • 10:00-10:30am Enjoy a traditional time of nursery
(Birth-12 months with parent/caregiver) rhymes and songs for baby; this is
Join us for stories, music, tickle time and great introduction to the Library for the
fun to begin building early literacy skills. youngest of children!
Stay and play afterwards and meet your
neighbors.
2 February 202 2 • Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.org
Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Wonderful Ones Time for Twos Construction Zone
C-Thursday, February 17 • 10:30-11:15am C-Tuesday, February 22 • 10:30-11:15am C-Friday, February 11 • 10:30-11:15am
K-Monday, February 28 • 10:30-11:15am K-Wednesday, February 23 • 10:30-11:15am K-Monday, February 7 • 10:30-11:15am
N-Tuesday, February 8 • 11:00-11:45am N-Wednesday, February 9 • 11:00-11:45am N-Wednesday, February 16 • 11:00-11:45am
S-Tuesday, February 15 • 10:00-10:45am S-Wednesday, February 16 • 10:00-10:45am (2-4 years with parent/caregiver)
(12-23 months with parent/caregiver) (24-35 months with parent/caregiver) Put on your hard hats and bring your little
This action-packed program engages Visit the Library and enjoy building social construction workers to build with all
little ones in language-based activities; skills in a relaxed, friendly environment; types of blocks.
includes free play, stories and fun. Siblings includes free play, songs, stories and a
are welcome. craft. Siblings are welcome. Be My Valentine ♥
S-Thursday, February 10 • 11:00-11:45am
Story Tots Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (2-4 years with parent/caregiver)
C-Tuesday, February 15 • 11:00-11:30am C-Tuesday, February 1 • 11:00-11:30am Make a variety of art projects
(12-23 months with parent/caregiver) (2-3 years with parent/caregiver) and valentines to give to the
Unplug and unwind with your little ones. Join us for the story Chicka Chicka Boom special people in your life.
Engage in stories, fingerplays, rhymes Boom by Bill Martin, Jr. and create your Dress to make a mess.
and musical activities. own alphabet tree.
Love Bugs ♥
N-Monday, February 14 • 10:00-10:45am
(2-4 years with parent/caregiver)
Feel the love with your one-of-a-kind
valentine. Dance, sing and create away
with our loveable crafts.
Rock and Rhyme
N-Friday, February 4 • 10:30-11:00am OR Parachute Play
11:30am-12:00pm Art Starts S-Thursday, February 17 • 10:00-10:30am
(12-30 months with parent/caregiver) K-Tuesday, February 1 • 10:30-11:15am (2-4 years with parent/caregiver)
Early literacy fun with your little one! Our S-Wednesday, February 9 • 10:00-10:45am Come to the Library for a fun program
rocker babes will jam out with upbeat (2-4 years with parent/caregiver) featuring parachute games and activities.
tunes, groovy stories and musical props. Different crafts encourage children’s
hand-eye coordination and gross and fine Create-N-Play
Rockin’ Tots motor skills development as they explore S-Friday, February 18 • 10:00-10:45am
K-Friday, February 11 • 10:30-11:00am a variety of materials; includes storytime. (2-4 years with parent/caregiver)
(12-30 months with parent/caregiver) Dress to make a mess. Come to the Library to create a cute craft
Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs project, meet other families and enjoy
and dancing in an engaging and social Library Playdate playing with our playsets in our Children's
atmosphere. K-Friday, February 18 • 10:30-11:15am Craft Room.
S-Monday, February 7 • 10:00-10:45am
(2-4 years with parent/caregiver)
Seize the play and keep the mess at our
place. Join us for an informal playdate-meet
other children and families while playing
with toys and creating an art project.
Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.org • Fe b ruary 202 2 3
Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Friday Funday Kindness Kids Little Loves Storytime ♥
S-Friday, February 25 • 10:00-10:45am N-Monday, February 7 • 11:00-11:45am N-Friday, February 11 • 2:30-3:15pm
(2-4 years with parent/caregiver) (3-5 years with parent/caregiver) (3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Join us in our Children’s Craft Room for Throw kindness around like confetti. Join Join us for some loveable stories and
fun-filled creative play. us for crafts, read-alouds and songs all sweet crafts.
about getting along.
Wonderful Winter
K-Friday, February 25 • 10:30-11:00am
Heartful Hounds ♥
Jump and Play K-Saturday, February 12 • 10:00-10:30am
(2-4 years with parent/caregiver) K-Tuesday, February 8 • 2:30-3:15pm (3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Join us as we read winter tales and then (3-5 years with parent/caregiver) After we listen to Valentine’s Day stories,
make a special snowman. we will make a cool dog valentine magnet.
Meet new friends at the Library and work
on social skills with our fun playground
toys.
Love You to Pieces ♥
C-Tuesday, February 8 • 3:00-3:30pm
Terrific Threes (3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
S-Monday, February 28 • 10:00-10:45am Celebrate Valentine’s
(36-47 months with parent/caregiver)
Enjoy free play, stories, crafts and circle
Day with us. Have fun Valentine Wishes ♥
listening to valentine K-Monday, February 14 • 10:30-11:00am
time. Siblings are welcome. stories and doing a (3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
special craft. Join us for some “heartful” stories to
Groundhog Day celebrate this loving day.
K-Wednesday, February 2 • 10:30-11:00am Talking Hands-Basic Sign
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver) Language Winter Whimsy
Enjoy a series of stories and a craft about K-Wednesday, February 9 • 11:00-11:30am N-Saturday, February 19 • 10:00-10:45am
this fun holiday. (3-5 years with parent/caregiver) (3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Learn simple American Sign Language Snow is falling and winter is calling.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Celebrate the freezin’ season with stories
C-Thursday, February 3 • 11:00-11:30am (ASL) along with a story and craft.
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver) and crafts.
Listen to the book If You Give a Mouse
a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff and Storytime Safari
create a cute mouse craft. N-Tuesday, February 22 • 10:30-11:15am
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
Wild characters abound when you open
a book. Treat your mind to an adventure
Storytime Surprise with stories and an art project.
K-Thursday, February 10 • 3:00-3:30pm
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver) Mini Makers
Pizza Mania Join us as we read an assortment of K-Thursday, February 24 • 3:00-3:45pm
K-Friday, February 4 • 10:30-11:00am stories with Miss Sharon and then do a (3-5 years with parent/caregiver)
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver) surprise craft. Discover and explore STEAM concepts
We love pizza! Join us for delicious stories through play with other little learners.
and an awesome pizza craft. Dress to make a mess.
4 February 202 2 • Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.org
Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Twist and Shout Cricut Crafts-Love Bug ♥ Knuffle Bunny Storytime
C-Monday, February 28 • 3:30-4:00pm S-Monday, February 7 • 7:00-7:45pm C-Wednesday, February 16 • 4:15-4:45pm
(3-5 years with parent/caregiver) (5-7 years) (5-8 years)
Be prepared to move and groove in this Celebrate Valentine’s Day We will share the story Knuffle Bunny by
interactive storytime. in the LearnLab! Join Miss Mo Willems and make a craft to go along
Dawn to learn the basics of with the book.
Pajama Storytime the Cricut cutting machine while making
S-Tuesday, February 15 • 7:00-7:30pm a love bug craft to take home. Slithering Snakes
(3-6 years with parent/caregiver) K-Thursday, February 17 • 4:30-5:00pm
Want to come to the Library in your 100 Days of School (5-8 years)
pajamas? Join us for stories and songs S-Thursday, February 10 • 4:30-5:15pm Warm up with fun stories about snakes
and bring a favorite stuffed animal if (5-7 years) and learn about our legless friends.
you’d like! The 100th day of school is approaching
and we’re celebrating with a storytime Happy Lunar New Year
Take Your Child to the Library Day full of games and crafts. Join the fun! K-Thursday, February 3 • 4:15-4:45pm
C-Saturday, February 5 • 10:00am-12:00pm (5-9 years)
(3-9 years) Cheerio Bird Feeder Celebrate Lunar New Year (also known
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library S-Tuesday, February 22 • 3:00-3:45pm as Chinese New Year) with stories and an
Day by visiting the Children’s Room. (5-7 years) upcycled craft.
Have fun making a sticker scene or two. Join Miss Cecilia to create a sweet snack
No registration required. Supplies are for our feathered friends!
available on a first come, first served basis.
Amazing Race
S-Thursday, February 24 • 11:00-11:45am
(5-7 years)
Race around the world right from the
Library! Compete to solve puzzles and
complete challenges from all around the Robot Buddies
world and see if you have what it takes to K-Tuesday, February 22 • 2:15-3:00pm
Little Craft Buddies win the race. (5-9 years)
K-Tuesday, February 8 • 4:15-5:00pm Learn to code using different robots.
(4-7 years) Junior Lego® Buddies Children will be paired with teens for a
Craft Buddies is a program in which a K-Monday, February 28 • 4:15-5:00pm rewarding experience.
child is paired with a teen as they work to (5-7 years)
create a craft for the child to take home. Do you enjoy building things? Come join Our Friend Paddington
the fun. Children will be paired with K-Wednesday, February 23 • 3:30-4:00pm
Penguin Adventures teens for a rewarding experience. (5-9 years)
C-Saturday, February 19 • 10:30-11:00am What’s not to love about
(4-7 years) this adventurous bear? Join
Brrrrr, it’s cold out! It’s even colder where us for Paddington stories
some penguins live! Come on down to followed by a beary cute
the Library to learn all about penguins craft.
and make an awesome penguin craft.
Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.org • Fe b ruary 202 2 5
Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
LEGO® League Have You Met Jean-Michel DIY Photo Block Holder ♥
S-Saturday, February 12 • 3:00-3:45pm Basquiat? S-Tuesday, February 8 • 4:30-5:15pm
S-Tuesday, February 22 • 4:30-5:15pm N-Tuesday, February 22 • 5:30-6:15pm (8-12 years)
S-Wednesday, March 2 • 4:30-5:15pm (6-12 years) Decorate a wooden photo holder for
(5-10 years) Feel the beat of the art Valentine’s Day to keep for yourself or give
Calling all master builders. Bring your in the streets when we to someone special. Dress to make a mess.
imaginations to this block party and read Radiant Child: The
construct your own creations using our Story of Young Artist Brain Twisters
collection of LEGO® bricks. Jean-Michel Basquiat by K-Wednesday, February 16 • 5:00-5:45pm
Javaka Steptoe and create a self-portrait (8-12 years)
with vivid colors and textures. Challenge your brain with riddles, puzzles
and a game to win prizes.
Game Squad
N-Thursday, February 24 • 5:30-6:15pm Computer Build-A-Thon Jr.
(6-12 years) S-Wednesday, March 2 • 6:30-7:30pm
Put on your game face and team up (8-12 years)
against our teen volunteers when we playHave you ever wondered how to build
supersized games, Nintendo Switch™ and a computer? Learn how the different
craft the evening away. components work together to create a
Make It Monday functioning machine, then pair up with a
S-Monday, February 7 • 6:30-8:30pm Learning to Code with Scratch teen volunteer to help Library staff build
S-Monday, February 14 • 6:30-8:30pm S-Saturday, February 12 • 10:00-11:30am brand new computers from scratch!
S-Monday, February 28 • 6:30-8:30pm (7-12 years)
(5-12 years) Join Code4Joy to learn the basics of Owl Diaries
Come to the Library during these hours coding with the Scratch programming C-Thursday, February 24 • 11:00-11:30am
to tinker, build and play with a variety of language, a block-based coding language (9-11 years)
STEAM challenges, toys and projects. No that’s perfect for beginners! We will be sharing an Owl Diaries story by
registration required. Rebecca Elliot and making an Eva owl craft.
Paper Football Tournament
Chess and Checkers Buddies N-Saturday, February 26 • 11:00-11:45am
C-Monday, February 14 • 4:15-5:00pm (7-12 years)
(5-12 years) First downs to touchdowns-that’s how
It’s time for a board meeting; play chess we roll. Participate in our Paper Football
and checkers with our teen volunteers. A Tournament, maybe you have the guts to
great opportunity to learn a new game or get the glory of being our Paper Football Word Winder
practice a favorite. Champion. C-Wednesday, February 23 • 3:45-4:30pm
(9-12 years)
Winter Watercolor Art Valentine Box ♥ Word Winder is the giant game of
N-Friday, February 25 • 10:00-10:45am C-Saturday, February 12 • 10:30-11:00am winding words. Lay down your chips to
(6-8 years) (8-11 years) form winding lines of winding words.
Cozy up with winter stories and create a Have fun decorating a box with an Outrace your opponents and block
magical snowy scene using watercolors attached lid. It can be used to hold your their lines. Children will work with teen
and “salt” snow. special valentines or as a trinket holder. volunteers to compete in this fun game.
6 February 202 2 • Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.org
Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Circus Skills Workshop Kids Can Volunteer-Thank a Mail
C-Friday, February 25 • 11:00-11:40am Carrier
(9-12 years) S-Thursday, February 24 • 4:30-5:15pm
The National Circus Project will teach us(Families)
how to do fun and easy circus tricks. Let’s thank the mail carriers for all that
they do. Join us for a storytime and craft
Winter Watercolor Art where we’ll make colorful cards for you to
N-Friday, February 25 • 11:30am-12:15pm take home and give to your mail carrier.
(9-12 years)
Cozy up with winter stories and create a
magical snowy scene using watercolors
and “salt” snow.
Creation Station
C-Saturday, February 12 • 10:00am-3:00pm
K-Saturdays in February • 10:00am-3:00pm Library Mini Golf
S-Saturdays in February • 10:00am-3:00pm S-Friday, February 25 • 6:00-7:30pm
(Families) (Families)
Are you looking for something to do on Stop by the Library for a round of
Saturday? Come to the Library during miniature golf! Sign up for a tee time
these hours and complete some cool and putt your way around our indoor
crafts. No registration required. mini golf course. Tee times are every 15
minutes from 6:00pm to 7:15pm. Please
Valentine’s Day with Charlie sign up for one tee time per family.
Brown ♥
S-Wednesday, February 9 • 4:30-5:15pm Virtual
(Families) Toddler Music Makers
Join us as we watch Be My Valentine, Saturday, February 5 • 9:30am
Charlie Brown and make a bear-y special You and your toddler can follow along
Valentine craft to bring home. with our musical program and jam
along to our favorite age appropriate
tunes. Build your Toddler Music Makers
collection with each session of this
program. Items for the program will be
available for pick up at the Smithtown
Building beginning February 5. No Pola W.
Family Bingo registration required. Supplies are February Bookmark
S-Wednesday, February 23 • 3:00-3:45pm available on a first come, first served
(Families) Contest Winner
basis. This program will be shared on
Come to the Library to enjoy bingo card our YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/ Grade 5
fun. Sure to be fun for the whole family! SmithLibYouTube). After the program, the Accompsett Elementary
video will remain available.
Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.org • Fe b ruary 202 2 7
Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Teen Services Program Teen Take and Make-Valentine Learn to Draw Polar Bears
Information Tic-Tac-Toe ♥ S-Thursday, February 17 • 6:30-7:30pm
In person, online and telephone Commack Building Learn step-by-step how to draw and
registration for January programs began Nesconset Building paint a beautiful polar bear with Art
on Monday, December 13. February Create a sweet travel Teacher Amy.
program registration begins Monday, Tic-Tac-Toe set, perfect
January 10. Registration is required for snowy days.
unless otherwise noted. Programs that Supplies can be picked up at the Commack
require fees can be paid in person by and Nesconset Buildings beginning
credit card, cash, check or money order February 1 and must be picked up before
to The Smithtown Library. Credit card February 28. In person or telephone
payments are also accepted through registration required. Supplies are available
our online payment system. If paying on a first come, first served basis. Dungeons and Dragons
in cash, please bring exact change only. S-Tuesday, February 22 • 6:00-8:00pm
Program fees are non-refundable and In Person Join us for a round of this classic role-
non-transferable. Teen Services programs ValenSlime Time ♥ playing game! Perfect for players of all
are open to those in grades 6-12 (up to K-Wednesday, February 2 • 4:30-5:30pm skill levels, this campaign will introduce
age 18) unless otherwise noted. When What's more lovable than slime? Make you to the game and its rules while you
registering online, please indicate name your own in celebration of Valentine's play. Dice and snacks will be provided.
and grade in the note field. Check the Day.
Library’s calendar or contact the Library Canvas and Cookie Party
for availability. Pawsome Pet Valentines ♥ N-Wednesday, February 23 · 4:30-5:30pm
C = Commack Building N = Nesconset Building C-Monday, February 7 · 4:30-5:30pm Enjoy cookie pairing with an instructional
K = Kings Park Building S = Smithtown Building Make “pawsome” valentines for your paint party. This program may not be
favorite fur friends! suitable for those with food allergies.
Teen Take and Make-Personalized One World Book Club
Button Art S-Thursday, February 24 • 4:00-5:00pm
Kings Park Building Join us as we discuss
Smithtown Building March-Book One, the
Create a personalized Valentine Canvas Banner ♥ first book in the graphic
work of art using N-Tuesday, February 8 · 4:30-5:30pm novel trilogy by late
buttons and a Sweet and charming. A craft perfect for Congressman John
picture frame. When someone special this Valentine's Day. Lewis. Pick up your copy
registering please of the book from the Smithtown Building
indicate what initial No Sew Heart Pillows ♥ beginning January 29.
you would like for your craft. Kits will be S-Wednesday, February 9 • 7:00-8:00pm
available at the Smithtown and Kings Park No sewing skills are Nail and String Art
Buildings beginning February 1 and must required to create N-Friday, February 25 · 2:30-3:30pm
be picked up by February 28. In person or this plushy pillow Hammer and nails have never been so
telephone registration required. Supplies just in time for fun. Create a wooden art piece using
are available on a first come, first served Valentine’s Day. these basic household tools.
basis.
8 February 202 2 • Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.orgRegistration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Craft Kits for Kids Volunteers Robot Buddies Volunteers Amazing Race Volunteers
S-Tuesday, February 1 • 4:30-5:30pm K-Tuesday, February 22 • 2:00-3:00pm S-Thursday, February 24 • 10:30am-12:00pm
S-Tuesday, February 15 • 4:30-5:30pm Help a younger child code robots. Assist the Children's Department set up
Assist our Children’s Department by and run a fun afternoon of puzzles and
assembling craft kits for kids. Please Kindness Cards Volunteers challenges from all around the world.
register for one session. C-Tuesday, February 22 • 7:00-8:00pm
Help brighten someone's day by Game Squad Volunteers
Decorate to Donate Volunteers volunteering to hand make greeting N-Thursday, February 24 • 5:15-6:15pm
S-Wednesday, February 2 • 7:00-8:00pm cards for people in your community. Put on your game face and team up and
C-Saturday, February 5 • 3:30-4:30pm play our younger patrons in supersized
Join us to make seasonal decorations that games and the Nintendo Switch®.
will be donated to local nursing homes.
Paper Football Tournament
Craft Buddies Volunteers Volunteers
K-Tuesday, February 8 • 4:00-5:00pm Word Winder Volunteers N-Saturday, February 26 • 10:45-11:45am
Spend an afternoon paired with a younger C-Wednesday, February 23 • 3:30-4:30pm First downs and touchdowns. Participate
child for some craft projects. We will be Word Winder is the giant game of in our Paper Football Tournament, assisting
using art materials. Dress to make a mess. winding words. Lay down your chips to our younger patrons in becoming the Paper
form winding lines of winding words. Football Champions.
Chess and Checkers Buddies Outrace your opponents and block their
Volunteers lines. Teen volunteers will help children Junior LEGO® Buddies Volunteers
C-Monday, February 14 • 4:00-5:00pm compete in this fun game. K-Monday, February 28 • 4:00-5:00pm
Teach younger children how to play chess Be paired with a younger child and help
and checkers. You do not have to be an Library Mini Golf Volunteers him/her with a LEGO® creation.
expert to volunteer but knowledge of the S-Wednesday, February 23 • 7:00-
rules is required. 8:30pm & Friday, February 25 • 5:30-
8:00pm
Earn community service by creating
Bookmark Volunteers Help the Children’s Department transform
social media posts for the Library that
K-Wednesday, February 16 • 7:00-8:00pm our community room into a miniature golf promote library services and resources.
N-Saturday, February 19 • 11:30am-12:30pm course! Volunteers will help design and Check out the Teen section f the Library’s
Teen volunteers are needed to design decorate the obstacles and assist young
homepage for more information.
and make bookmarks. Bookmarks will children as they play through our course
be sent to patrons who are enjoying The on February 25. Please note: Teens must
Smithtown Library's Homebound Mail attend both sessions to receive community
Service. service credit.
Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.org • Fe b ruary 202 2 9Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Take and Make-Hot Cocoa Bombs Commack Continued
Adult Program Information
In person, online and telephone Take home a bag Ukulele Workshop
registration for all programs is required and filled with supplies Thursdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 •
needed to create these 7:30-8:30pm
begins one month prior to the program Learn the fundamentals of the ukulele
date unless otherwise noted. Programs trendy hot chocolate
bombs to warm up in this four-session series. Musician and
that require fees can be paid in person by educator Adam King will extend past the
your winter nights.
credit card, cash, check or money order Online and in person basics of a ukulele and teach patrons how to
to The Smithtown Library. Credit card registration begins play a full song by the end of the workshop.
payments are also accepted through on February 14 and Each patron will be provided with a ukulele
our online payment system. If paying ends on February 24. Supply bags can be to use during the program. Fee: $15.00
in cash, please bring exact change only. picked up from the building of your choice per person.
Program fees are non-refundable and non- beginning February 28. When registering
transferable. Check the Library’s calendar online, please indicate pick up building.
or contact the Library for availability. Out Fee: $5.00 per person.
of district residents should call the Library
for program availability. In Person
C = Commack Building N = Nesconset Building Commack
K = Kings Park Building S = Smithtown Building Game Day
Wednesdays • 12:00-2:00pm
Facebook Zoom We provide the space, tables, chairs and Hygge-The Art of Living Danishly
a variety of games. Meet friends here or Saturday, February 5 • 10:00-11:00am
Take and Make-Valentine’s Candle make new ones. No registration required.
Holders ♥ Combat the winter
blues as you learn
Take home a bag filled with supplies about the Danish
needed to create three festive candle art of embracing
holders. Online and in person registration seasonal changes,
begins on February 1 and ends on especially winter and
February 8. Supply bags can be picked up creating cozy spaces
from the building of your choice beginning around your home. According to recent
February 10. When registering online, Gentle Flow Yoga research, the Danes are the happiest
please indicate pick up building. Wednesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23 •
people on earth and their attitude
Fee: $5.00 per person. 10:30-11:30am
about accepting nature as is can be
Perfect for those new to yoga looking to
inspiring. Pat Summers will begin with
deepen their practice or rediscover the key
Scandinavia in winter (little daylight,
postures and flow of yoga. We will explore
long nights, cold and snow) and how
the foundations of yoga with emphasis on
residents have adapted. Then she will
alignment, building strength, increasing
move on to things anyone can do in order
flexibility and developing confidence and
to embrace winter and look at things
experience to create a strong practice.
differently.
Fee: $10.00 per person.
10 February 202 2 • Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.orgRegistration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Commack Continued Commack Continued Kings Park
One-On-One Medicare Counseling Turntable Talk Game Day
and Assistance Saturday, February 12 • 2:00-3:00pm Mondays • 12:30-2:30pm
Tuesday, February 8 • 10:00am, 10:45am, Like music? Like talking about music? We provide the space, tables, chairs and
11:30am OR 12:15pm Come to our new discussion where you a variety of games. Meet friends here or
Register for an appointment to meet can discuss albums with other music make new ones. No registration required.
individually with a Suffolk County RSVP fans! Patrons can listen to the album
(Retired Senior Volunteer Program) being discussed in any format. Copies
volunteer from HIICAP (Health Insurance will be available at the Commack Building
Valentine Gnomes ♥
Tuesday, February 1 • 7:00-8:30pm
Information, Counseling & Assistance Circulation Desk. We will be discussing Join us as we create these adorable,
Program) to answer questions and A Night At The Opera by Queen.
provide information specific to your quirky gnomes just
own needs regarding your Medicare in time to display
health insurances and benefits, Medicare for Valentine’s Day!
Savings Programs and EPIC. Participants will
learn some tips for
William Sidney Mount, a working with air
Long Island Artist-His Life clay and get to take
and His Work home paint colors of their choice to finish
Wednesday, February 9 • 7:00-8:30pm Resume Workshop off their projects after 24 hours of drying.
William Sidney Mount was a genre Tuesday, February 15 • 7:00-8:00pm Each patron will sculpt two gnomes.
painter labeled by his critics “absolutely Want to make your job application materials Fee: $5.00 per person.
American”. This slideshow and lecture stand out? Market yourself and gain a
will spotlight the blitheness of Mount’s competitive edge by writing a compelling Abbott and Costello-The Early
treatment of powder keg political issues resume and cover letter. In this session, Years
of the 19th century. Enter the world of Angela Monahan who works in Career Saturday, February 5 • 3:00-4:00pm
William Sidney Mount and view the Services at Hofstra University, will teach Explore the history of
paintings that will delight and amaze you the proper length, format, content and Bud Abbott and Lou
the viewer. structure of resumes and cover letters. Costello, from their
introduction right
Are You Getting What You Are through their years in
Entitled To? burlesque, radio and
Friday, February 18 • 3:00-4:30pm finally the motion
Kimberly Mosscrop, Esq., an elder law and picture screen. Keith Crocker will focus
estate planning lawyer will provide the latest on the WWII era films and also discuss
information on Medicaid planning, different their career lags, rebirth and finally their
types of trusts and the protections and limits split up and solo careers.
of the common legal documents used in
planning. She will also address the stages Getting Started with Windows 10
of estate planning for the younger through Wednesday, February 23 • 7:00-8:00pm
the older generations. Gracemarie Horan- A class designed specifically for computer
Luce from Senior Health Plan Specialists will beginners. Learn how to use a computer,
provide an in depth look at Medicare and the mouse and keyboard as well as beginning
options available at this time. to use and browse the internet.
Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.org • Fe b ruary 202 2 11Registration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Kings Park Continued Nesconset Continued Nesconset Continued
Coming in March Talking to Your Doctor NOLA Breakfast with Brian Collins
Defensive Driving Monday, February 7 • 3:00-4:00pm Tuesday, February 8 • 7:00-8:30pm
Thursday, March 10 • 9:30am-4:30pm It is often difficult for caregivers to speak Award winning
Telephone, online and in with their physician regarding their loved BBQ pitmaster
person registration begins one's diagnosis. Get tips on how to speak Brian Collins
two months prior to with your doctor about dementia and returns with
program date. Classes are important questions to ask during your visit. some Mardi Gras
open to Smithtown Library cardholders favorites! Sip
only until one week prior to the program, Beginner Canasta with Jacqui chicory coffee and
when, space permitting, all individuals Thursdays, February 17, 24 & March 3 • enjoy fresh beignets and shrimp and grits as
regardless of library district are welcome to 10:00-12:00am Brian demonstrates how to recreate these
register. Open to all adult drivers regardless Join instructor Jacqui delicious treats at home. Fee: $5.00 per
of age. Please bring your license to class. Palatnik to learn this person.
Must have a library card to register; one oldie but goodie card
registration per library card. Please note: game. Enjoy playing Coin and Stamp Appraisal
cash payment only is due to the instructor with a partner and Saturday, March 5 • 1:00-4:00pm
at the beginning of class. Fee: $30.00 per the challenges of the Frank Mcaloran will help patrons to
person. cards. By the end of these three sessions, assign a value to their stamp and coin
you'll be playing like a pro. Fee: $10.00 collections. Register for a ten-minute
Nesconset per person. appointment to ask individual specific
Game Day questions.
Mondays • 12:00-3:00pm Shakespeare's Lovers ♥
We provide the space, tables, chairs and Tuesday, February 22 • 7:00-8:30pm Smithtown
a variety of games. Meet friends here or In celebration of Library Lover's Month, Art Group
make new ones. No registration required. writer and editor Richard Kantro will Tuesdays • 12:00-2:15pm
discuss the various lovers throughout Fulfill your passion for art. Bring your
Famous Long Island Shipwrecks Shakespeare's works. supplies and work on your current
Wednesday, February 2 • 7:00-8:00pm project while you share ideas and learn
Learn about prominent Long Island One-On-One Medicare Counseling new techniques from others in a relaxed
shipwrecks with historian, author and and Assistance atmosphere. No registration required.
retired Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer. This Thursday, February 3 • 12:00, 12:45, 1:30
lecture will include maritime disasters OR 2:15pm Game Day
from the Prins Maurits, HMS Culloden, the Register for an appointment to meet Fridays • 11:00am-1:30pm
sinking of the USS San Diego in World War I individually with a Suffolk County RSVP We provide the space, tables, chairs and
and many more. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) a variety of games. Meet friends here or
volunteer from HIICAP (Health Insurance make new ones. No registration required.
Information, Counseling & Assistance
Program) to answer questions and Adult Writers Group
provide information specific to your Tuesday, February 1 • 7:00-8:30pm
own needs regarding your Medicare Meet with our local group to share ideas
health insurances and benefits, Medicare and get feedback on your latest writing
Savings Programs and EPIC. efforts. No registration required.
12 February 202 2 • Commack • Kings Park • Nesconset • Smithtown • (6 31) 360 -2480 • www.smithlib.orgRegistration is required for these programs unless otherwise indicated • All program fees are non-refundable • Register online at www.smithlib.org
Smithtown Continued Smithtown Continued Smithtown Continued
Zumba Gold with Fran Open Knit and Crochet Night Route 25-Long Island's Route 66
Thursdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 • Tuesday, February 8 • 5:00-6:30pm Thursday, February 24 • 7:00-8:30pm
10:00-11:00am Tuesday, February 22 • 5:00-6:30pm Route 25 stretches
Fran Ferriso will lead this fit and fun Join our local group and enjoy a friendly from the very western
low-impact dance fitness class perfect for and informal get together. Experienced part of Manhattan all
seniors or beginners of all fitness levels. crafters and beginners are welcome to the way to the Orient
Fee: $10.00 per person. knit and crochet with other enthusiasts. Point Ferry Terminal
No registration required. at the far eastern tip of Long Island's
Game Night North Fork. Along the way, this iconic
Thursday, February 3 • 6:30-8:30pm Parkinson's Awareness Listen thoroughfare has different names, but
Thursday, February 17 • 6:30-8:30pm and Learn one common purpose-to stitch together
We provide the space, tables, chairs and Friday, February 11 • 7:00-8:30pm the communities of Long Island while
a variety of games. Meet friends here or Join us as local resident, John Zollo gives providing a direct route for commerce
make new ones. No registration required. a brief overview of Parkinson's Disease as and town identity. In this fascinating
well as area resources available through program, Eco-Photo Explorers will
Film and Discussion the Smithtown Parkinson's Therapy Center. explore the historic past of Route 25 and
Friday, February 4 • 6:30-8:30pm We will then honor Neil Diamond, who examine its special place in the lives of all
Join Joyann Cirigliano of the Four has been affected by this disease, with a Long Islanders through photographs and
Harbors Audubon Society for a film musical performance. stories. Join us for a fast paced tour of our
viewing and light discussion of topics own "Route 66"!
related to our environment. This month’s Stress Management
movie will be Before the Flood. Tuesday, February 15 • 3:00-4:00pm How a Baseball Team Broke
In addition to the physical health risks Racial Barriers
Up to Date Legal Knowledge and surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Saturday, February 26 • 3:00-4:00pm
Improve Your Communication Skills many people are experiencing stress Long Island has been in the corridors
Tuesday, February 8 • 3:00-4:00pm and anxiety which can also lead to other of almost all major turning points of
Avoiding creating a will? Don’t want to health issues. Crisis counselors from American history. It has however, been
have those difficult conversations with NY Project Hope will discuss ways to overlooked as a battle ground of the civil
your parents or children? Who would manage stress, the importance of self- rights movement. Christopher Verga,
you select as your Power of Attorney? care and provide coping techniques such author and history instructor, will focus
What rights does that give them? While as meditation and breathing techniques on the impact of the Cuban Giants which
creating a legal plan protects you and that can help. produced players such as Solomon “Sol”
your family, it is difficult to take action White, who used his notoriety to go on
sometimes. Elder law and estate planning How to Look at the Dutch Golden to desegregate the minor leagues years
attorney Jacklyn Kramer will walk you Age of Painting before Jackie Robinson broke the color
through what wills, trusts, powers of Wednesday, February 16 • 7:00-8:30pm barrier in the major leagues.
attorney and health care proxies can do Survey the art of the 17th century Dutch
and not do. Michele Gegwich, licensed Republic. Explore the different genres of
social worker, will discuss improving painting through the works of Rembrandt
communication skills along with how to van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, Jacob van
initiate difficult conversations and hold Ruisdael and more in this informative art
them in a strong and yet loving manner. history lecture.
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Smithtown Continued Virtual Continued Virtual Continued
Coming in March Five Basic Principles for Getting Coming in March
Traditional Irish Soda Bread with and Staying Organized Savvy Sightseer Video Vacation-
Chef Rob Scott Monday February 28 • 7:00-8:30pm Republic of Ireland
Friday, March 4 • 6:30-8:30pm This lecture Saturday, March 5 • 10:00am
Chef Rob Scott will lead this hands-on teaches simple From Dublin to Bunratty, the Republic
demonstration where you will make a huge organizing of Ireland’s sights are as varied as its
loaf of this bread ready to take home and concepts and many shades of green. We’ll visit an
bake. Please bring a large bowl, wooden provides solutions incredible sight that even frequent
spoon, cookie tray, parchment paper and to common visitors to Ireland are not familiar with
aluminum foil to class. Fee: $7.00 per person. challenges that at Newgrange; then we’ll swing through
get people stuck. Dublin before branching out for the
No matter what your level of organization midlands, and a stop off at my absolute
may be, you will feel empowered favorite tiny town of Bunratty, before
because they can start implementing finishing with amazing views along the
these principles right away. No Atlantic seaboard and the unforgettable
registration required. This program will Cliffs of Moher. No registration required.
be available on Zoom and shared on our This program will be shared on our
Facebook page (https://www.facebook. Facebook page (https://www.facebook.
Virtual com/thesmithtownlibrary). com/thesmithtownlibrary).
Meditation-A Tool for Stress Zoom Information:
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Lifestyle Password: SmithLib
Wednesday, February 2 • 3:00-4:00pm Join Zoom program on your computer:
Join John Bednarik, longtime meditator, Meeting ID: 868 0902 6613
for this lively and engaging workshop. Password: SmithLib
Meditation can bring about a sense of Join Zoom program by telephone:
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Facebook page (https://www.facebook.
com/thesmithtownlibrary). Smithtown Grows
Zoom Information: Smithtown Grows is back for its second year! Patrons with an adult Smithtown
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SmithLibMeditationforStress gardens. Please see any Reference Desk for more information. We are excited for you
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Commack Kings Park Smithtown
Thursday Movie of the Week Friday Movie of the Week Friday Movie Matinee
• Thursday, February 3 • 1:30pm • Friday, February 4 • 2:15pm • Friday, February 4 • 2:00pm
Dear Evan Hansen Mass My Salinger Year
Rated PG-13; runtime 137 minutes. Rated PG-13; runtime 110 minutes. Rated R; runtime 101 minutes.
• Thursday, February 10 • 1:30pm • Friday, February 11 • 2:15pm • Friday, February 11 • 2:00pm
No Time to Die Dick Johnson is Dead Percy vs. Goliath
Rated PG-13; runtime 163 minutes. Rated PG-13; runtime 89 minutes. Rated PG-13; runtime 99 minutes.
• Thursday, February 17 • 1:30pm • Friday, February 18 • 2:15pm • Friday, February 18 • 2:00pm
One Night in Miami… Moffie One Night in Miami…
Rated R; runtime 114 minutes. Rated NR; runtime 104 minutes. Rated R; runtime 114 minutes.
• Thursday,February 24 • 1:30pm • Friday, February 25 • 2:15pm • Friday, February 25 • 2:00pm
Jungle Cruise Dear Evan Hansen Military Wives
Rated PG-13; runtime 127 minutes. Rated PG-13; runtime 137 minutes. Rated PG-13; runtime 112 minutes.
Friday Night Movie
Nesconset • Friday, February 18 • 6:15pm
One Night in Miami…
New Movie Matinee Rated R; runtime 114 minutes.
• Wednesday, February 16 • 1:00pm
No Time to Die
Rated PG-13; runtime 163 minutes.
Copies of the books are available at at the Circulation Desk of their
respective buildings. Book discussion groups denoted with an asterisk (*)
will take place both in person as well as on Zoom. Login information for Zoom, if applicable, will be sent to the email address associated with your
library card on the day of the event.
Commack Smithtown
Commack Book Discussion Group * Sports Pages Book Discussion Group
Monday, February 14 • 12:00-1:00pm Monday, February 7 • 10:30am-12:30pm
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through
Schwab Buck O'Neil's America by Joe Posnanski
Kings Park Clue-A Mystery Book Discussion Group *
Killer Reads Book Discussion Group * Wednesday, February 9 • 2:30-3:30pm
Tuesday, February 8 • 11:00am-12:00pm Still Life by Louise Penny
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
Smithtown Book Discussion Group
Nesconset Thursday, February 17 • 10:45am-12:45pm
Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion Group The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Tuesday, February 22 • 2:00-3:00pm
Send for Me by Lauren Fox
Night Owl Cafe Book Discussion Group
Thursday, February 24 • 7:00-8:00pm
Love Walked In by Marisa de los Santos
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SATURDAY 9:30am-5:00pm
SUNDAY 1:00-5:00pm Sunday & Monday, February 20 & 21
(Sept-May) for Presidents Day.
Nesconset Building Smithtown
Display Case Long Island Room
Dainty Discards Coming Soon: Preserving Long Island's Past
On Exhibit View Nancy Bertrand-Loesch's handmade collection of jewelry
and bookmarks crafted from the pages of discarded library books.
Do you have an exhibit you would
like to share with your community?
We would love to hear from you.
Please call:
Gina Ferreira
(631) 360-2480 ext. 235
Weather/Emergency Closing Information
Board of Trustees Meeting C= COMMACK K= KINGS PARK N= NESCONSET S= SMITHTOWN
Tuesday, February 15 • 6:30pm For weather closings/delayed openings
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