Christopher Petillo, attorney with the firm of Vincent J. Russo & Associates, will be here to help us explore ways to protect our assets as we age in these difficult economic times. He will talk to us in layman's language about the issues we will confront in the coming years, including the most practical ways to hold on to our homes while providing for our health care.
Call the Reference Desk at 481-6591 to register for this free program.
The ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM has officially started!
“Master the Art of Reading” this summer at the West Hempstead Public Library and explore the worlds of art, books, and more. Get in touch with your creative side!
Patrons can pick up their forms at the reference desk, at circulation, or on the Adult Program page of our website. Patrons must read or listen to 3 books and then fill out the form and insert it into the bright pink box located at the Reference Desk.
There will be a raffle at the end of the program that gives each participant the chance to win a "Booklover's Bag" filled with special surprises! For every additional 3 books read and reviewed, patrons may fill out another form.
If it's ok with you, we'll post your reviews in the blog to help other readers make their summer reading choices.
All instructions are on the forms. Any questions, please ask!
For your convenience, we have extracted the reading list pages from the 22 page file on the WH High School Website. (You will need Adobe Reader to open these links.)
Reading Lists by Grade
Regents Level Required Reading
Reading List for Honors and AP
Literature Review Sheets
Assignment for 10H
Assignment for 11H-11AP
Assignment for 11AP
Assignment for 12AP
Assignment for 12HC
Reading Selections
The Summer Reading carts for the WH Public High School and Middle School are set up near the entrance to the Children's Room on the main floor of the library. The books on the high school cart (Black Cart) are arranged in alphabetical order by author. They are not separated by grade.
Please note that you are allowed to check out ONLY ONE REQUIRED summer reading book at a time. Once the first summer reading book is returned you are then allowed to check out another.
Check the WHMS webpage for your Summer Reading Lists and Study Guides, which are posted by grade. (You will need Adobe Reader to open these links.)
This year, every middle school student is required to read three (3) books. Only ONE is ASSIGNED by Grade Level and the others are by the student's choice. At least one of the two books by student’s choice must be non-fiction. Additionally, each student must complete the appropriate fiction or non-fiction Study Guide for each book read.
The Summer Reading carts holding the Required Reading selections for the WH Public High School and Middle School are set up on the main floor of the library near the entrance to the Children's Room. The books on the middle school cart are separated by grade and are color-coded:
GREEN dots=6th grade on Hatchet, by Gary Paulson
BLUE dots=7th grade on Scorpions by Walter Dean Myers - (7th grade students) or Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko - (7th grade HONORS students)
YELLOW dots=8th grade on Tunes for Bears to Dance To by Robert Cormier - (8th grade students) or Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton - (8th grade HONORS students)
This year, since the other two books are by student choice, you have great freedom to read whatever you want, but of course, with freedom comes responsibility. You will have to check the online catalog to locate your student choice books!
Remember that you can check the catalog from home and reserve books from any library in Nassau County through our inter-library loan system. If you need help, please ask a librarian.
Will you be away for an extended period this summer?
You don't have to take a break from reading!
You can still borrow our free library books without worrying about running up overdue fines. Take advantage of our Vacation Loan program, which begins on Friday, June 26 and ends on Tuesday, September 8.
HOW IT WORKS:
Patrons are allowed to borrow up to ten (10) FOUR-WEEK BOOKS at one time. All items will reflect a due date of September 8, 2009. Your library card must be handed in at the start of the program and will be retained until the books are returned. Patrons may begin returning the Vacation Loan books no sooner than August 31. The final date to return all Vacation Loan books is Tuesday, September 8.
EXCLUSIONS FROM THIS PROGRAM:
New books, paperbacks, and books on school required reading lists are NOT included in this program!
If you are facing foreclosure, not knowing your options could be your biggest mistake. Time is of the utmost importance. Don't worry and wait. Certified counselors are available free of charge to meet with homeowners and review alternatives to foreclosure.
Jerry Coppola, Coordinator for the Foreclosure Prevention Program, a service provided by the ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL OF SUFFOLK, INC. (a HUD certified agency) will present this informative program at the library on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 7 p.m.
Call the Reference Desk at 481-6591 to register for this free program.