Welcome to the Commack Public Library Blog! Our professional librarians and I will be contributing to this informational site with news of the many programs, materials and services that the Commack Public Library has to offer. Please let us know what you think by e-mailing us!
-Laurie Pastore
TB is on the rise, and we need to be aware.
Long a feared and dreaded disease, TB was the eighth leading cause of death in children 1 to 4 years of age during the 1920s. Thanks to improved living conditions and medical care, by the 1960s TB decreased drastically as a death among children in any age group. But TB is making a comeback, particularly among the homeless, those in prison, HIV infection and drug resistant strains.
Join us for an afternoon of art and inspiration as Susan L. Roth, illustrator of Listen to the Wind, discusses her best selling book and collaboration with author Dr. Greg Mortenson. Ms. Roth will also demonstrate her unique style of collage illustration.
Posted by: Ms. Albano
Did you know that a VITA site has been established at the Suffolk County One Stop Emplyment Center to help all Suffolk residents who are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit? Volunteers, trained by the IRS, will help you to apply for this tax credit.
There will be no charge for EITC eligible filers. Bi-lingual service is available, too. This service will be available until April 15th. Appointments are necessary, so phone 853-6544.
Posted by S. McGuire
Nintendo DS
PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS THE LIGHTNING THIEF
NIN DS #44
Some heroes are made, and some are born. Enter a world where you are in command of Percy Jackson and his allies as you battle for survival in a world ruled by vengeful Greek gods. Explore the world to reveal the hidden secrets of Camp Half-Blood, the Underworld, and even Olympus itself! Assemble your perfect team then match wits and strength against fantastical opponents from the pantheon of Greek mythology, including Medusa, the Hydra, and the Minotaur! Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and older / Fantasy Violence.
The Walt Whitman Historic Site is offering a children’s program of Irish Dancers, Tales and Tunes. Award winning dancers will explain the history of Irish costumes and dances. There will be performances of soft and hard shoe Irish dancing by internationally known champions from the Mulvihill-Lynch Studio of Irish Dance. Various musical instruments will be introduced and explored. There will also be Irish folktales, fables, music and storytelling.
Saturday, March 6 at 1pm
$7.75 per child/chaperones FREE
Walt Whitman Birthplace State historic Site
246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
As we bid adieu to sweet February, much unpleasantness, obviously, comes to mind. Although February is commonly a month of winter storms, the storms of this February have been uncommonly frequent and out-sized. As if that were not enough, even figuratively, this February has been uncommonly tragic, given the humanitarian disaster befalling Haiti.
Still, despite all this, February also brings with it a message of hope rather than that of distress.
Looking for a job? Check out the upcoming Suffolk County Job Fairs and the Suffolk County Public Library career information resources by clicking on the links below!
Posted By Ray Arroyo
Friday, March 12th at 7:00 p.m.
Register at the Circulation Desk
Come out for a family night of fun and games. It is an old favorite game with a new name. Lots of great prizes to win, lots of smiles, laughter, and family time. It is $5 per person payable at registration. Bring your own markers, crayons, or highlighters. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. for this exciting event. As you check in the night of the event, you will be given your game pack. Additional game cards may be purchased at the door for $2.00 each. This is a non-refundable event.
NINTENDO DS
BEJEWELED TWIST
NIN DS #43
Spin and match explosive gems for shockwaves of fun in an all-new version of Bejeweled twist! Rated E for Everyone.
FAST FOOD PANIC
NIN DS #42
Create the best restaurant in the world by cooking up yummy dishes, making your customers happy, greeting them when they stop by, and keeping your restaurant squeaky clean. Rated E for Everyone.
A few weeks ago I noted that New York State Civil Service had gone paperless. I learned this week that Suffolk now offers that anyone interested in receiving the civil service announcement summary by email may now do so by subscribing at :
http://eupdates.suffolkcountyny.gov/pommo/user/subscribe.php
This is such a convenient way to learn of job possibilities: tell your friends!
Posted by S. McGuire