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The Three Bs and Their Contemporaries
Bach, Brahms, Bartok & Others
Friday, May 24 at 7:00 PM
The Peridot Trio with Clarinetist Sandy Tepper, Violinist Lisa Casal-Galietta, and Pianist Melissa Lanfrit-Hait will present a varied program of chamber and solo works ranging from the Baroque Era through the 21st Century. The three musicians have come together out of a desire to create a new direction for chamber music in the modern world.

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Morning Vinyasa Yoga
3 Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Wake up your body and soul with vinyasa yoga. This alignment of movement with breathing creates
a flow style yoga.
Bring a yoga mat. Non-refundable fee: $11.

LI Green Homes Program
Thursday, May 16 7:00 - 8:00 PM
This state-backed incentive to promote energy use savings and carbon emission reductions on LI will be presented by a representative from the Town of Brookhaven’s Office of Energy and Sustainability. Home energy audits, rebates, and incentives will be discussed.

Healthy Eating Made Easy
Monday, May 20, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Have you always wanted to eat healthy but simply don’t know where to begin? In this class, you will learn simple and easy rules to follow that will make healthy eating simple and manageable.

Introduction to Computers
Tuesday, May 21 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
In this, the first of seven computer workshops, learn the basics right from the beginning.

Technology Clinic
Tuesday, May 21 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Teen volunteers will give instruction on technologies such as computers, cell phones, GPS devices, and iPods. Call to reserve a one-hour session and let us know what device you require assistance with. You must bring your own device for instruction.

All About the Kindle & Kindle Fire
Tuesday, May 21 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Learn all about Kindles including apps and how to transfer library E-books. All Kindles are welcome but are not necessary.

From Children's Services:

Night Sky Lab
Friday, May 17
Grade K-2 at 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Grades 3-5 at 7:00 - 7:45 PM
A portable planetarium will bring the wonders of the universe to the library! Enjoy star stories, be in awe of constellations, and marvel at the most recent discoveries in astronomy.

Cookies & Bookies
Monday, May 20 at 4:30 PM
Students in grades 3-5
Register in person and pick up a copy of Unusual Mind of Vincent Shadow, by Tim Kehoe.

From the Teen Dept:

TAG Meeting
Saturday, May 18, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Get involved in community service and create handmade bookmarks for our outreach patrons.

Volunteer Opportunity: Technology Clinic
Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Students in grades 6-12 interested in volunteering to instruct adults on how to use a variety of technologies, such as computers, cell phones, ipods, and GPS devices are welcome to register for a one-hour session.

Homework Help
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM through June 11
Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 PM through June 13
Students in grades 6 and up can get free tutoring from an experienced tutor. Please bring your homework assignments and textbooks for this free service.

From the Reference Desk:

May Book Display:

Older Americans' Month was established in 1963 by Presidential Proclamation. This year's theme, "Unleash the Power of Age," encourages older
Americans to stay positive, active and looking forward! Please see our book display commemorating this important month.

May Evening Book Discussion:

One Last Thing Before I Go by Jonathan Tropper
Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 PM
The author entertainingly examines the angst of middleage masculinity as he looks at Silver, a former rock star, who is both growing up and growing old.
Please join us as Professor Dan Giancola of Suffolk Community College moderates.

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Please ask for a complimentary key ring or lanyard with a convenient library key tag (mini library card that fits on your key ring).
When you provide the library with your email address and set up your online library account, you can take advantage of all the library's online services. Various online services available include; courtesy notices via your email with a link to renew your items before they are overdue, paying your fines of $5.00 or more, and registering for library programs.
For a quick way to return all your library items, there is a return box just outside the front doors of the library.
The library is using the services of Unique Collection Agency to clear up overdue library accounts. Please be sure your library account is clear of any overdue library items.

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Bring your laptop into the library and connect to the Internet through our wireless network! You'll need a laptop that has wireless capabilities with your own wireless card, and a valid, up to date library card. We cannot offer any hardware, such as network cards, to connect your laptop. We support A, B and G cards. For more information, and technical setup specifications please visit us at Wireless

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