Staten Island Parent Magazine March 2017 by Staten Island Parent

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Camp and Summer Program Directory

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Day Camp:

siparent.com Your link to all the fun!

Preparing for Adventures Close to Home

Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to choose the perfect camp or summer program for your child. We’ve got all the info you need to make the best decision for your family.

Read more on page 40

camp directory basket auctions

Is your school hosting a spring basket auction? Submit the info (time, date, location) to jcintron@siparent. com and we will publish it in our annual Basket Auction list at siparent.com.

Birthday Freebies

See which local stores give you a special treat on your birthday. siparent.com/birthday-freebies

Kids Eat Free

Check out the list of Staten Island restaurants offering a day when you can bring the kids to eat for free! siparent.com/kids-eat-free-restaurants

Free Times at NYC Museums

Tobacco Use in Video Games

Reinventing Yourself

Protect Your Child From Identity Theft

Veteran and

Learning Math

Military Parents

fun stuff

columns

Borghese Skin Care

What’s the Word, Mike?

Giveaway

Growing Up Online

Family Calendar

Dear Teacher

Party Needs

Good Sports

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School News

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It’s in the Cards

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Professional Directory

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Account Executives Ilene Cohen Janine Mulé Cecilia Saccomagno Jodi Fatto

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At Athletic Edge Sports Center Summer Camp, children ages 4-12 will receive professional instruction in Gymnastics, Dance and Cheer Technique. Other activities will include: arts & crafts, basketball, soccer, football, baseball, & hockey. Our full time campers will also enjoy special days which include pizza, ice cream, water games and movies. Our camp will be indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Our staff is full of trained professionals with the goal of teaching your child the sport of their expertise in a safe and fun environment. All employees are safety certified and trained in CPR.

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1 hour of bowling, shoe rental, use of house balls and bumpers, 2 party attendants, 45 minutes in a private party room, pizza and soda, coffee and tea for the adults, $5 in arcade tokens per child, plus paper goods, invitations, balloons & a Bowling Pin Sport cup for the Birthday Child!

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$100 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Some restrictions may apply.

Saturday, March 18th â&#x20AC;¢ 9:30am-1:30pm at CSI, Building 1R

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Summer Camp Academy @ St. John’s University

The USL Summer Camp Academy focus is on having fun, building confidence and uniting children of all ages, gender and communities. Playing multiple sports helps kids make new friends and develop new skills. Parents will love the different programs because their children are starting on a voyage of discovery into the world of sports that also includes character building and drama. The programs are supervised by local experts who are qualified in each sport and skilled in working with children.

Summer Camp Program includes

Multiple Sports, League Play, Skill Development and more. This is a 6-week camp with limited amount of seats available. The camp will be held at St. John’s University’s state-of-the-art Staten Island Campus.

Camp Begins Wednesday, July 5th

Tournament Play During Camp

Space is very limited.

Boys and Girls ages 8-13yr old Daily Schedule Monday thru Friday 9am-4pm Last Day of camp August 11th Extended hours are available. Sports Programs that are being offered are Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Flag Football.

$167 Per Week For 6-Week Program Come Be United, Make Friends

The normal rate is $1250. If you sign up now before March 31st you get early discount rate of $999. For More information or Open House schedule visit www.usyl.org or call 212-256-1145 Coupon expires March 31st. Sign Up now.

Spring Flag Football League Registration Season Begins April 1st

Time and Day: Saturday 1pm-6pm Location: Bloomingdale Park or TBA Age Groups: Coed 7-8yr old, 9-10yr old, 11-13yr old and 14-16yr old Length of season: 8 games plus playoffs Fee includes jersey and referee fee

Special add on:

Participants who are registered for the full summer camp will receive

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For more details please visit www.usyl.org or call 212-256-1145 sisports@usyl.org unitedsportsyouthleague USYouthLeague

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Open House Saturday, march 18 12-4pm

Meet directors & staff Tour our facility Enroll at Discount rates!

Private Air-conditioned Facility

Located At Mount Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd

All sports and Swimming Art, Dance & Martial Arts Daily Trips & Special Events

Movies, Skating & Bowling, Baseball Games, Amusement Parks & Much More!

Adult supervision, F/T medical staff, CIT programs Sibling Discounts, Free Payment Plans

Kathy & Larry Marantz, Directors Serving Staten Island Families Since 1995

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Musical Theater Summer Intensive • Ages 7-12 & 12-18 NEW: Performance Series “13” (12-17, SI), “Li’l Abner” (17+, SI), TBA (17+, NJ) NEW: College Audition Pre-Screen Video Prep • Ages 17-19

Programs run 1-3 weeks during June, July, August Registration Held at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 309 St. Pauls Avenue • 10304

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community & school

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Need a Summer Job?

Is your son or daughter looking for summer work? Staten Island teenagers and young adults who wish to work over the summer break can apply through the city’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Qualified youths, ages 14-24, will be placed in paid, entry-level summer job programs for six weeks throughout July and August. SYEP also provides workshops on job readiness, career exploration, financial literacy, and opportunities to Find a great summer job for your child. continue education and social growth. The programs are located in community-based organizations in all five boroughs of New York City. Applicants can apply online or at a community-based organization during the application period and will be selected via lottery. The deadline to apply

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is March 17, 2017. Go to siparent.com/ teenjobs to link to an application

Important School Dates

Wed, Mar 1 – Registration Day for Catholic High Schools Mon, Mar 6 – D75 Evening Parent Teacher Conference Tues, Mar 7 – D75 Afternoon Parent Teacher Conference Wed, Mar 8 – Public Elementary School Evening Parent Teacher Conference Thurs, Mar 9 – Public Elementary School Afternoon Parent Teacher Conference Wed, Mar 15 – Public Middle School Evening Parent Teacher Conference Thurs, Mar 16– Public Middle School Afternoon Parent Teacher Conference Thurs, Mar 23 – Public High School Evening Parent Teacher Conference Fri, Mar 24– Public High School Afternoon Parent Teacher Conference Thurs, Mar 17 – Feast of Saint Patrick (some Catholic schools may be closed)

stack of buttermilk pancakes to customers all day on Tuesday, March 7. Although the pancakes are free, guests are encouraged to pay it forward by making a donation to a local participating charity. The annual event has helped raise over $24 million for children’s and local charities across the country to date. The Staten Island IHOP is located at 935 Richmond Ave.

Free Tax Help

Need a little help filing your taxes this year? Project Hospitality is now offering free tax preparation services to anyone who was unemployed or earned less than $54,000 in 2016. The help is available remotely from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance preparers who are certified by the IRS. It’s open until April 18. To schedule an appointment at 1546 Castleton Avenue, call 718-420-6466. To schedule an appointment at 514 Bay Street, call 718-448-3470.

Readers are Leaders

Borough President Oddo recently kicked off his annual Readers Are Leaders 4th Grade Reading Challenge with an

exciting event held at P.S. 38. “Readers are Leaders” challenges 4th grade classes in Staten Island’s public, parochial and private schools to read a minimum of six books at grade level or above between February 20 and March 27, and then submit a report on their favorite book that they read during the period. Each school picks an “Exceptional Reader” to receive an award at a ceremony in May. Over 630,000 books have been read by bright 4th grade students since the challenge started 21 years ago. “This is a truly special program that has brought the love of books into the lives of so many Staten Island children,” said BP Oddo. “Whatever you want to learn about, whatever place you want to go to, reading can take you there.”

Springtime Basket Auctions

Holiday Fair season seems like a distant memory by now, but Spring Basket Auctions are right around the corner! Head to siparent.com for a list of auctions held in Staten Island this spring. Feeling generous? Be sure to contact the schools

Spring Ahead!

Good news, Staten Island! Lighter, brighter days are on the horizon! Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am on Sunday, March 12. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward an hour. Not to be confused with when we “fall back” an hour in autumn, Daylight Saving Time provides some much-needed relief from the dark days of winter when the sun sets before many people leave work. We’re ready for you, spring!

Pancakes with Purpose

Free flapjacks all around! To celebrate its 12th Annual National Pancake Day, IHOP is once again offering a free short

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stuff you need / community and school news in your area if you are interested in donating a basket of your own. If you would like your school’s auction to be added to the list, please email the details to jcintron@ siparent.com with the subject line: Basket Auctions.

Cloth Diapers for All

Cloth diapers may be a cost-effective alternative to disposable diapers, but not every family can afford the initial purchase of the reusable diapers. The Rebecca Foundation’s Cloth Diaper Closet (TRFCDC) is a non-profit organization based out of San Antonio, Texas, that assists families in covering the start-up costs involved in cloth-diapering. The initiative began locally but now covers 85 areas nationwide, recently adding Staten Island to the list. Families who are currently on a government assistance program, military-affiliated, foster parents, or parents of special needs children can complete an application for assistance online. Approved applicants will be provided with reusable diapers, on loan, for up to one year after the completion of a Cloth Diaper 101 class, which covers the care and use of the diapers. Each family on the loan program “pays it forward” by volunteering within the foundation for a minimum of 2 hours each month. For more information on the program, go to siparent. com.

individuals with less than a high school education, income less than $25,000 a year and those with poor mental health.

Building a Better Team

The NY Sports Science Lab (SSL), based in Staten Island, recently visited St. Joseph By the Sea to bring its “Build a Better Team” assessment and technology to the athletic program. The assessment, which is conducted using state-of-the-art sports science technologies, tests for imbalances and weaknesses that usually go undetected, but may affect an athlete’s movement patterns and increase the risk of injury. The SSL work with football and soccer athletes at Sea to provide access to technologies used by all the pro sports organizations throughout the country. “We are always looking for ways to improve our team on an individual level”, said Mike Corona, Head Football Coach of St. Joseph by the Sea. “Having access to experts in the field of sports science, along with cutting-edge technologies, will allow our athletes to prevent injuries and further their athletic careers beyond high school, and into top athletic college programs in the country”.

SI Tech Test Changes

Is your child applying to a specialized high school in the fall? Upcoming changes to the Specialized High School Admissions

Test (SHSAT) will allow for a more diverse group of students to be admitted to those schools. The new test will omit a section that features questions not taught in public schools. It will also include the addition of a math portion that allows students to show their work. The SHSAT is the test for entry to Staten Island Technical High School in New Dorp.

Bag Tax Suspended

The bag tax has been bagged – for at least a year. Governor Cuomo recently signed a bill blocking the city from charging shoppers five cents for each plastic disposable bag used. The unpopular fee was originally slated to begin last month, but halted just one day before going into effect. Governor Cuomo hopes to quickly find a solution to environmental concerns posed by the overuse of plastic bags that will not hurt low-income consumers.

Literacy Day Celebration

The Staten Island Reading Association is set to celebrate their 10th annual Family Literacy Day on Saturday, March 18, from 1-4pm at the Staten Island Children’s Museum (located at 1000 Richmond Terrace on the grounds of Snug Harbor). This year’s theme is Wild About Reading. Children and their parents are encouraged to attend to celebrate the joy and importance of literacy. Children’s author, Michael Sampson, will

Reality Check: Smoking Kills

Did you know that tobacco is currently the leading cause of preventable disease, disability and death in New York State, contributing to 28,200 lives lost annually? A group of local teens met with state lawmakers in Albany last month to educate them on the success of established tobacco control programs and opportunities to further reduce the burden of tobacco addiction on New Yorkers. They described the valuable work being done in Staten Island to reduce smoking rates and to keep youth from starting smoking, which begins at 13 years old, on average. Reality Check youth of Tobacco-Free Staten Island, housed at the Jewish Community Center, informed the legislators that while New York State Tobacco Control Programs have been proven to reduce youth smoking and help current smokers quit, higher rates of smoking continue to persist among

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be on site reading his famous books and there will be a variety of family fun events including arts and craft activities, read alouds, balloon animals, and a free book per child. “We look forward to celebrating another successful Family Literary Day,” said Diane Matteo, Co-President of the Reading Association. “We consider this to be an extraordinary opportunity to illustrate the importance of reading to our youth.” The event is free with the purchase of a museum ticket. For further information, email sireading@yahoo. com or call Staten Island Children’s Museum at 718-273-2060 ext. 265.

American Boy

Great news for doll fans! American Girl recently debuted their very first boy doll, an 18-inch drummer named Logan Everett. The company is responding to feedback from parents and kids hoping for more diversity in its dolls. They are planning to release more dolls in 2017 than in previous years.

Pajama Program

Every child has the right to a good night. Pajama Program is a non-profit organization that supports that right -- and a good day too -- by giving at-risk children (children in homeless shelters, children living below poverty line, etc) the gifts of warm, new pajamas and an enchanting storybook at bedtime. The goal is for these gifts to fill them with love and a feeling of being cared for, transitioning them to bedtime and delivering a good night - preparing them for a good day that leads to a better life. The organization has provided over two million pajamas and books to children in need to date, with over 780 volunteers reading to kids all over the country so far this year alone. Founder Genevieve Piturro was inspired to start her initiative in 2001 after meeting a homeless child who did not know what pajamas were. Genevieve then discovered that the children she read to at a local shelter did not have a caring adult to tuck them into bed each night, let alone a pair of warm, comforting pajamas to change into or a storybook to enjoy before bed. Instead, the children often slept on a cot or futon, two or three together, still wearing their clothes of the day. She then returned to the shelter with bags full of pajamas and storybooks, and Pajama Program was born. Interested in donating or volunteering your time? Go to siparent.com to link to more information.

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Get Involved

Public schools need parents like you to champion for our children! Parents interested in running for a Community or Citywide Education Council can apply through March 5. New York City public school parents with children currently enrolled in kindergarten through 8th grade can run for a Community Education Council seat. Parents with a high school student can apply for the Citywide Council on High Schools. To run for the other three Citywide Councils (D75, English Language Learners and Special Education), a parent must have a student receiving the respective services or programs. Parents interested in becoming members of a Community or Citywide Education Council should visit NYCParentLeaders.org to apply (or link directly at siparent.com). Parents can also text RUN2017 to 877-877 to receive an Elections Guide and ongoing updates. “I encourage every parent to get more involved in their child’s education and run for a Community or Citywide Education Council,” said Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña. “Education Councils play a critical role in their school communities, impacting the lives of their child and thousands more. During the last CEC election in 2015, we saw a big spike in the number of parents who ran for a seat, and I know we will continue to see that enthusiasm and commitment to public education. Every parent- regardless of the language they speak or immigration status—should run and make a real difference in our public schools.”

The dolls will be more diverse than ever, including a Hawaiian doll and a KoreanAmerican doll. While we are on the topic of American Girl, we’d like to congratulate the winner of our American Girl Giveaway from our February issue, Sophia Julien. Sophia won the 2017 Girl of the Year, Gabriela McBride, for her daughter.

Check out Community Education Council 31 President Michael Reilly’s column every month right here in Staten Island Parent. Go to siparent.com/mikereilly to read all of his past columns. You can even ask him a question to be addressed in a future issue.

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3 tips to prepare to sell your home >> clearing the air and other tips for homeowners

Spring is a popular and potentially lucrative time to sell a home, and homeowners who spend winter preparing their homes for the market may reap even greater rewards.

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According to Realtor.com, spring is the busiest and best season to sell a home. While a good home can find a buyer any time of year, homeowners might find the buyers’ pool is strongest in spring and into summer. The reasons for that are many, ranging from parents wanting to move when their children are not in school to buyers wanting to move when the weather is most accommodating. Because spring is such a popular time to sell a home, homeowners who want to put their homes on the market should use winter as an opportunity to prepare their homes for the prying eyes of prospective buyers. The following tips can help homeowners during the pre-selling preparation process.

1. Address the exterior of the home. Winter can be harsh on a home’s exterior, so as winter winds down, homeowners who want to sell their homes should make an effort to address anything that might negatively affect their homes’ curb appeal. A study of homes in Greenville, S.C., from researchers at Clemson University found that the value of homes with landscapes that were upgraded from “good” to “excellent” increased by 6 to 7 percent. If it’s in the budget, hire professional landscapers to fix any problematic landscaping or address any issues that arose during the winter. Homeowners with green thumbs can tackle such projects on their own, but hiring professionals is akin to staging inside the home.

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feature / real estate 2. Conquer interior clutter. Clutter has a way of accumulating over the winter, when people tend to spend more time indoors than they do throughout the rest of the year. Homeowners who want to put their homes on the market in spring won’t have the luxury of waiting until spring to do their “spring” cleaning, so start clearing any clutter out in winter, even resolving to make an effort to prevent its accumulation throughout winter. Just like buyers are impressed by curb appeal, they are turned off by clutter. The Appraisal Institute suggests homeowners clear clutter out of their homes before appraisers visit, and the same approach can be applied to open houses. Buyers, like appraisers, see cluttered homes as less valuable. In addition, a home full of clutter might give buyers the impression, true or not, that the home was not well maintained. 3. Eliminate odors. A home’s inhabitants grow accustomed to odors that might be circulating throughout the house. Pet odor, for instance, might not be as strong to a home’s residents as it is to guests and prospective buyers. Because windows tend to stay closed throughout the winter, interior odors can be even stronger come late-winter than they are during the rest of the year. A thorough cleaning of the house, including vacuuming and removal of any pet hair that accumulated over the winter, can help to remove odor. In the weeks leading up to the open house, bathe pets more frequently, using a shampoo that promotes healthy skin so pet dander is not as prevalent. Open windows when the weather allows so more fresh air comes into the home.

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protect your child from identity theft >> warning signs and tips for parents Have you ever received a piece of seemingly junk mail addressed to your underage child that you simply discarded? Next time, dig a little deeper into the content. Why? Because a credit card or loan offer can be a warning sign that your child may be a victim of identity theft. Left undetected, your child could be connected to massive fraudulent debt and bad credit before they can even vote.

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One in 40 families with children under 18 had at least one child whose personal information was compromised, according to a survey by the Identity Theft Assistance Center and the Javelin Strategy & Research group. All it takes is a Social Security number – often applied for at birth – which can be paired with a different name, birth date and address to apply for credit. This is called a synthetic identity. And, for nearly 18 years, there is typically little risk of detection. “The primary use of stolen personally identifiable information is for financial purposes,” said Trevor Buxton, fraud awareness and communications manager at PNC Bank. “Using the stolen Social Security number, identity thieves can open credit cards, rent apartments, buy cars, secure jobs, and apply for welfare or other government programs.” Other warning signs your child may be a victim include:

• Notification by the IRS of unpaid taxes in your child’s name.

• Notification that a child’s Social Security number was used on another tax return. • Receiving collection calls for a minor child. • Receiving bills in a child’s name for products or services not ordered or delivered. • Declined for government benefits because benefits already are being paid to another account using the child’s Social Security number.

Parents can be proactive in protecting their child from identity theft:

• Never carry your child’s (or your) Social Security card in your wallet or purse. Keep it in a safe place, where it is not at risk of being stolen. • Pay attention to forms from schools, doctor offices and others asking for personally identifiable information about your child. Opt out if you can or use the last four digits only. • Shred all documents that show your child’s personally identifiable information before throwing them away, just as you do for your own documents.

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• Most importantly: Request a credit report for your child annually, using the child’s Social Security number for reference. Every individual is entitled to one free copy of their credit report once every 12 months at www.annualcreditreport.com. If there is no credit history on record, then typically the child has not fallen prey to identity thieves. If there is a credit history for a minor child, he/she has mostly likely become a victim. If you suspect your child may be a victim:

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• Place a 90-day credit alert on your child’s file. There is no charge, but it must be renewed every 90 days. Contact one of the three credit reporting agencies who will then contact the other two: – Equifax: www.equifax.com • 800-525-6285 – Experian: www.experian.com • 888-397-3742 – TransUnion: www.transunion.com • 800-680-7289 • Place a security freeze on the child’s credit to block all unauthorized credit inquiries. There is a cost involved, typically a one-time cost ranging from $2-$15 depending on the state. You also may be charged a similar fee to temporarily or permanently lift the freeze. • File a police report. • Contact businesses identified in your child’s credit report. Request that any account associated with your child’s Social Security number be closed as a fraudulent account. • Contact all three credit reporting companies. Request the removal of all accounts, inquiries and collection notices associated with your child’s name and Social Security number. Provided by PNC Bank • www.pnc.com

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Here are some tips developed by The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) specifically for parents in or recently out of the military to deal with family issues such as prolonged absences, reintegration, and more: 1.Take a positive approach to discipline. Parents who effectively use a positive approach to discipline usually have respectful, well-behaved children. Effective discipline starts with attention and praise – remember that children typically follow the rules because they are rewarded for the behaviors you want them to display. 2. Anticipate your child’s reactions, and remember that your child has grown and changed. One challenge of returning after absence is learning to know your child as they are now rather than how they were when you left. Your child’s age will impact how they react to your return.

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4. Manage your stress as a parent. The first step to managing your stress is making it a priority. The healthier you are, the better parent you can be to your child, so make a commitment to identifying simple things you can do to decrease stress. 5. Help your child cope with difficult emotions. One way to do this is by controlling your own feelings; if you are angry with your child because of their behavior, don’t respond immediately unless they are in danger. Get in control of your own feelings before you try to respond to your child’s emotions or behaviors.

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These tips come from the Parenting for Servicemembers and Veterans course developed by the VA, a free online training course to help parents destress, reconnect and communicate with their children. The VA has also developed other similar courses that can help families overcome stress and meet their goals – such as the Moving Forward course.

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Many Staten Islanders turn to Community Education Council 31 President Michael Reilly for information on community issues via Facebook. Now you can read about the trending topics every month here in Mike’s column.

helicopters flying over staten island One of the most popular posts I get tagged in on Facebook and Twitter is, “Police helicopters are over my neighborhood. Mike, do you know why?” To the average citizen, the first thing that comes to mind is that the police are looking for a suspect involved in a serious crime. Although that is very possible, it is not always the reason why they are flying overhead. The New York City Police Department Aviation Unit is one of the first law enforcement aviation units. The unit was established in 1929 and is still stationed at its original home at the Floyd Bennett Air Field in Brooklyn. It was first established to address the enormous amount of “Barnstormers” that had descended on the city with performing stunts and offering rides. The NYPD Aviation Unit can get from their base at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn to the top of the Bronx in just minutes. The helicopters are equipped for rescues on land and sea, and the pilots utilize top of the line technology in keeping New York City safe. They truly are the NYPD eyes in the sky.

community concerns and crime patterns by surveying the landscape. Additionally, the eye in the sky is used to monitor traffic, assist with dignitary protection, but one of the most prolific uses is for water rescues. During water rescues they transport NYPD Harbor Unit divers, deploy ropes for repelling and assist other agencies during operations. During a search the NYPD Helicopter may sometimes appear to be a distance away from the area being searched. This gives the crew the ability to scan a larger area, especially if the incident is in the water.

The NYPD Helicopters do not necessarily need to utilize a searchlight at night. The helicopters are now equipped with modern technology that includes infrared systems that help locate suspects or perHave a question regarding sons in need of assistance, education or quality of life such as in locating a person on Staten Island? in the water.

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The Unit routinely conducts patrols across the city. They are often already in the air when they are requested by precinct personnel. The NYPD helicopters are used for countless operations and services. The Aviation Unit has adjusted to a broader role, which includes counter-terrorism operations. The members conduct daily assessments of the bridges and other critical infrastructure throughout the city. They search for missing persons classified as a “special category.” These include missing elderly with significant health issues, and young children that do not appear to be runaways. The helicopters are used to conduct suspect searches, as well. They assist and guide police units on the ground to apprehend suspects. They also assist local precincts in addressing ongoing

The NYPD Aviation Air and Sea Rescue unit has participated in more water rescue missions since the United States Coast Guard reassigned their helicopter units from the metro area. The nearest Coast Guard units respond from Cape Cod, MA or Atlantic City, NJ. Each Air and Sea Rescue Helicopter is staffed with two pilots, a crew chief, and two Police Officer Scuba unit divers. The unit is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ready for deployment at a moment’s notice, covering up to a 60-mile radius around New York City. This video depicts some of the operations the NYPD Aviation Unit is deployed for on a daily basis: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vakofaAd4Lc. View the video on siparent.com/mikereilly

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Day Camp: Preparing for Adventures Close to Home

S.I. Parent’s

Camp and Summer Program Directory on page 42

Summer day camp is a place where children can stretch their minds, exercise their bodies, develop new interests and forge lasting friendships. For young children, it is a good introduction to the camp experience. For older ones, it is a way to enjoy the activities without the overnight option. Day camp programs vary from one setting to the next. So how can you help make the most of your child’s day camp experience?

onsider interests. Day camps offer a host of options that include everything from one centralized activity to a variety of traditional camp fun. Talk with your child about his interests and what he would like to gain from the experience. Would he enjoy an assortment of activities or does he want to concentrate on one skill, such as soccer or art? Ponder program length. Day camps range from several hours to a full day and can run from one week to an entire summer. How long your child should participate in a program will depend largely upon his age, developmental level and previous camp experience. First-time campers would do well starting in a partial- to full-week program. Experienced campers may enjoy one that runs throughout the summer. Even if your child decides to stay at camp all summer, consider allowing a few weeks break between school and camp (and vice versa) for down time.

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Look at location. If you choose a day camp close to home, commute time will be less and your child may already be acquainted with some of the other children. A day camp near your employer, however, would give you quick access to your child, in the event of an emergency. But if your child needs additional morning or afternoon childcare, you may want to consider a program close to your sitter. Ask about staff. Find out what the camper-tocounselor ratio is. Ideally it should be six campers to one counselor, as recommended by the American Camping Association. What experience and/or training do the counselors have? How are they selected? What is the camp’s discipline policy? Are they trained to take care of health concerns such as asthma, allergies and dispensing medicine? Focus on the facility. Ask about indoor and outdoor facilities. Is there ample indoor space for children to play during inclement weather? What do they do if it rains all week? Is the outdoor equipment and grounds well maintained and safe? Are the children’s swimming skills tested before they are allowed to enter the water? Is the staff certified in lifesaving and present during water activities?

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Investigate cost. Inquire about additional fees. Some day camps have a base price but charge extra for trips, special events and activities. If the camp you want to send your child to costs more than you can afford, find out if there is a scholarship program. Also ask about a refund policy, in the event of an illness or family emergency.

In recent years, many day camps have developed strict policies about leaving technology items – cell phones, handheld games and other tech toys – at home. Their philosophy is day camps are designed to be enriching experiences and the children should be engaging in these activities rather than playing with electronics. If restricted items are brought to camp, they may be confiscated and returned at the end of the day in hopes the child gets the message.

Arrange a pre-visit. Many day camps have open houses prior to season start up. Find out if Keep the line of communication open. the camp you have chosen has one. If not, make other arrangements to introduce yourself to those Talk about camp before it even starts. Reassure your who will be caring for your child. Since open houses are a good time to gather information, jot down any questions you have before leaving home. If they are • Are you licensed by the state or do you hold an accreditation or not addressed during this time, ask to certification? What exactly does that credential mean? speak with someone before securing your • What kind of background, training and experience do counselors and staff have? deposit.

QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE CHOOSING A CAMP

Fill out forms. During your pre-visit, you may receive forms to fill out. When it comes to medical forms, be thorough and specific. If your child was on a medication during the school year but will be taken off of it for the summer, make sure the camp is aware of this as it could cause an extreme change in behavior. Insect and food-related allergies should be listed too. Equally important is to share other concerns, such as if your family is going through a divorce or has experienced a recent death, as this may affect how your child interacts throughout the day. Remember, camps look out for the physical and emotional needs of your child, so the more information you provide, the better equipped they will be.

How are they chosen? • What is the counselor-to-camper ratio? How many students are in each group? How often are the groups together? • What kind of medical response is on hand? Camp nurse or CPR and first-aid certified staff? • Are you able to administer medicine? • What is a typical day like? • How often will the campers take field trips? Where do they go? Is there increased supervision in populated setting? • What other resources are available to campers, such as a pool, ice arena, farm, hiking trails, ropes course, archery, etc.? How often will my child be able to participate in these? • Are lunches and/or snacks provided? • Do you offer before- and after-care? Will it be the same staff caring for my child? • How often are the facilities cleaned? • What alternative plans do you have for inclement weather? • What does the camp fee cover? What extra fees will I be required to pay? • Do you offer scholarships or financial aid? • What is the refund policy and rules regarding transfer of weeks? • What is your policy regarding cell phones and other technology items brought to camp? • How do you handle homesickness and other adjustment issues? • What is the discipline policy? • How do you handle bullying? • What are your drop-off and pick-up policies? • Will you provide references?

You will also be asked to fill out an emergency contact form, which lists another designated individual to call if you cannot be reached in the event of an accident or illness. While it is imperative to have an appointed individual, equally important is that the person knows she is designated as such. Every year camps contact the emergency person listed and she was not informed she was “on call.” The best advice? Check with that individual before writing the name down.

Peruse policies & procedures. Camp should give you materials on camp policies, procedures and planned activities. If you and your child know what to expect and what is expected of you, camp will run smoother. Most camps have a weekly schedule so parents know what the upcoming activities are. Talk with you child about what is planned. If she cannot participate due to health reasons, make sure you (not your child) inform the camp.

child of the positive experience he will have. At the end of each camp day, find a block of uninterrupted time where you can listen as he shares his adventures. Ask what he liked about camp and if there were any things he didn’t like. If he is having a hard time articulating what happened, break it down by activities—“What crafts did you do?” “Did you play any outdoor games that involved balls or running?” “Who did you play with at the pool?” “Who did you sit with at lunch?” Above all, encourage your child to always do his best, obey the rules and be respectful of others, and chances are, he’ll have a great time.

By Denise Yearian, a former parenting magazine editor, and the mother of three children.

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Foresight School 2221 Richmond Avenue 718.761.6060 • Joyce Horowitz

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Mini World Preschool 7516 Amboy Road 718.948.9535 • Debra Ercole miniworld2001@aol.com www.miniworldpreschool.com

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Notre Dame Academy World of Exploration 74-134 Howard Avenue 718.442.1139 • Kristina D’Agostino www.notredameacademy.org

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Richmond Hill Children’s Center 501 Richmond Hill Road 718.494.7422 • Donna M. Bak www.rhccny.com

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St. John Villa Academy Summer Camp 57 Cleveland Place 718.447.4150 x156 • Mary Ellen www.sjva.org

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Small World Preschool 144 Bloomingdale Road 718.356.7795 • Maria Schraidt www.smallworldpreschoolny.com

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Staten Island Academy Day Camp 715 Todt Hill Road 718.303.7845 • Darlene Crowe statenislandacademy.org/summer/welcome •• More details on siparent.com ••

Staten Island Community Tennis 2800 Victory Boulevard 718.982.3355 • Mathew Buxbaum sitenniscenter@gmail.com www.statenislandtennis.com

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Staten Island Day Camp 2800 Victory Boulevard (College of SI) 800.301.2267 • Michael Halpern www.statenIslanddaycamp.com

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Summer STE(A)M Adventure 4852 Arthur Kill Rd. • SI, NY 10309 1461 Hylan Blvd. • SI, NY 10305 585 North Gannon Ave. • SI, NY 10314 347.983.2229 • info@ftkny.com ftkny.com/summer-steam-adventure-2017

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Talented and Gifted Camp at Staten Island Academy 715 Todt Hill Road 440.503.4050 • Jackie Stevens statenislandacademy.org/summer/welcome •• More details on siparent.com •• _____________________________________________

The William Osborn Day Camp 304 Prospect Avenue 718.447.2630 • Katie Livolsi KatieL@childrensaidsociety.org

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Young People’s Day Camps of NY & NJ 3465 Victory Blvd (Nansen Park) 718.701.3600 • Keith Glauber Cell: 732.768.2279 www.ypdc.com

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column / growing up online

does spending time online destroy empathy?

Carolyn Jabs, M.A., has been writing Growing Up Online for fifteen years. She is also the author of Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart, a book that describes a highly effective way to address conflict in families, schools and communities.  Visit cooperativewisdom.org for more information.   @ Copyright, 2017, Carolyn Jabs.  All rights reserved.

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It’s a valid question. There’s no doubt that, with the help of social media, some people boast and lie, spread rumors and behave like bullies online. Of course, the same thing could be said about the typical middle school cafeteria. People can behave poorly in any setting. For parents, the question is how to raise children who will be a force for good both on and offline. Empathy is a good place to start. Being able to imagine things from another person’s perspective makes it easier for people to get along with each other, and that capacity has lifelong advantages. “The ability to empathize affects our kid’s future health, wealth, authentic happiness, relationship satisfaction and ability to bounce back from adversity,” writes Dr. Michele Borba in her book Unselfie. If that’s not enough, she goes on: “Empathy is also a positive predictor of children’s reading and math scores and critical thinking skills, prepares kids for the global world and gives them a job market boost.”

Learn. Ashoka is a learning community built on the premise that children will “thrive in a world of rapid change” only if they master “essential skills of empathy, teamwork, leadership, and changemaking.“ At their website, parents will find a wide variety of resources, including a bulletin board with thoughtful articles and videos about how to nurture empathy at home and in school. (startempathy.org) Stand Up. Be Fearless Be Kind is a multi-faceted project underwritten by the toy company, Hasbro. Their website offers a variety of projects and programs that encourage compassion, empathy and the courage to stand up for other people. Rules of Kindness challenges children to create their own rules as well as a plan for putting them into action. Community Action Heroes spotlights young volunteers who embody empathy, kindness, and leadership. No Bully reinforces student empathy in an effort to prevent bullying in schools and in after-school programs. (befearlessbekind.hasbro.com)

Some people worry that online interactions have an adverse effect on empathy because people don’t see the conAct. Doing Good Together is a national nonprofit sequences of what they say. Research, however, suggests dedicated to help families form habits of kindness. Their that things aren’t quite that simwebsite features stories about ple. One study at the University big-hearted kids who have acof North Florida found that, uncomplished exceptional things der some circumstances, social in their communities. The Remedia may actually “facilitate sources section of the website “Being able to imagine things empathy” because it gives peoincludes engaging age-approple a glimpse into perspectives from another person’s perspective priate books in which characother than their own. ters exhibit empathy. The Good makes it easier for people to get Stuff section has a collection of Researchers have known for along with each other...” free printables including feeling a long time that empathy needs flashcards and inspirational quoto be cultivated. Parents can start tations. (doinggoodtogether.org) by giving children words for what they are feeling even when Compete. Xocial is an alterthey are very young. Children whose feelings are valued native social network that invites members to raise their are more likely to extend that understanding to others. As XO score by taking actions that create better communichildren get older, encourage them to imagine the feelings ties. One campaign called Families for Good offered “soof people they encounter both on and offline. Unlike symcial impact” points for everything from thanking a police pathy, which often includes a dose of condescension or officer or working at the local food bank to teaching a pity, empathy starts with sincere, non-judgmental curiosgame to someone or performing a “secret act of nice.” ity. What’s your experience? How do you feel about this? Each challenge is assigned a certain number of points in Help me understand what things are like for you. the hope that members will compete with each other to see who can do the most good. (xocial.com) Online, it’s important to talk about what your child encounters. How can she recognize and respond to indiThese are just a few of many efforts to use online reviduals or communities that promote intolerance or hate? sources to cultivate empathy. Of course, the best way to How can he find communities that encourage empathy teach empathy will always be modeling it at home. Be and understanding? Here are just a few of ways in famisure to spend a little no-tech time every day talking about lies can engage with online communities that are actively what’s happening to your child and how he or she feels encouraging positive social values: about it. Treat other people with respect. Help your children understand how they can stand up for or express Play. Common Sense Media has compiled a list of what’s important to them without insulting or demeaning simulations that are suited to a variety of ages. Each game other people. If you criticize others (including your child), immerses children in a situation that stimulates thinking do it with compassion. And never miss an opportunity to about how things might seem to some with different exappreciate the good things people do both online and off. periences. (http://bit.ly/2hE6gOC) Kids who know the benefits of empathy because Create. Rock Your World encourages middle and high they’ve experienced them at home are in a much better school students to identify, research and publicize issues position to fend off malicious influences online. Even that matter to them. The website includes lessons that lead more important, they are likely to gravitate to commustudents through the process of developing and sharing nities that will support them in finding the kind of hapfilms, songs and written materials. (creativevisions.org/ piness that is rooted in understanding, compassion and rock-your-world/) generosity.

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column / dear teacher Preschool and the Gifted Child

ask questions. get answers!

Question: Our 2-year-old daughter leaves the neighborhood children her age in the dust. She is so much more advanced intellectually. Not only is her vocabulary far more sophisticated, she can do simple addition problems without any difficulty. What should we look for in a preschool for our child? - Very Advanced

Answer: When you look for a preschool, you need to remember that preschool is not a time for much schoolwork. It’s a time for children to learn how to be more independent, get along with other children and adults and start to find out how to behave in school.  You cannot typically expect much schoolwork beyond an introduction to alphabet letters and single-digit numbers at most preschools. However, there are things that you should look for in a preschool. You will want to see a curriculum that offers challenges through new experiences and interesting activities beyond those that she will get at home. You also want to see a warm environment with kind The Secrets to Successon True/False and loving teachers.  Tests If you are a bit baffled about what your gifted Question: My son is in middle school, and he young child needs at 2, you need to visit the webdoes lousy on true-and-false tests. He just can’t sites of gifted organizations. The second thing you decide whether an answer should do is find the gifted is true or false. Please give organizations in your comme some ideas so I can help munity so you can share exGot a question? him do better when he takes periences with the parents of Send it to these tests. - Doesn’t Know other gifted children.   dearteacher@dearteacher.com How to Answer

Homeschooling Can Be the Right Choice

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Answer: You are absolutely correct in saying a teacher can make a positive or negative impact on children’s education. The research evidence shows that having an effective teacher for three or more years greatly increases student learning as measured on standardized tests. Unfortunately, having ineffective teachers for three years shows that students are likely to have poorer scores on these tests.  You made the choice to be a homeschooler. This increases the likelihood that your children are probably learning more than they would in many classrooms. Some of the other benefits of homeschooling include better performance on standardized tests, the great teacher-to-student instructional ratio, an education tailored to the children’s needs and capabilities, and a more integrated education because the same person is managing the children’s education over a long period of time.  We must point out that while homeschooling children can benefit children academically, not all parents have the time or temperament to homeschool.

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Question: I want to tell your readers why I began homeschooling. At my children’s school, teachers and the teaching were bad for a number of reasons. Not all the teachers, of course, were bad or mediocre; some were really good. What mattered was that a kid has only one chance to be, say, a first-grader. There is no going back and redoing a bad year in a child’s schooling. Teachers can make a huge positive or negative impact. Unfortunately, our children’s school seemed to be no longer about inspiring a love and enthusiasm for learning.  The few teachers who shined did so in spite of the administration, the paperwork hassles, the overlarge classroom and the inane procedures and rules. Besides, I had to spend so much time monitoring homework, which is totally crazy in elementary school, volunteering and providing funds for the classroom. In addition, there were the continuous “parent assignments” and orders to do or sign this and that from the school that came home regularly.   Even though I am a working mother, I realized that I could do a better job of schooling my children in less time and with a better curriculum. So I have been a homeschooling mom for the past three years, and my children are once again enthusiastic and successful learners. - A Homeschooler

Answer: Students can get hung up on true/false test questions by reading too much into the question, looking for some deeper or hidden meaning. Overanalyzing can be a real trap, because these exams generally test fairly simple facts at the middle-school level. Go over true/false questions in textbooks and old tests, having your child use the following strategies:  • Read every word carefully. If any part of the true/false statement is false, then the answer is false.  • Watch for clue words. When a statement contains absolute qualifiers such as “always,” “only,” “all,” or “never,” the statement is often false. Words such as “may,” “sometimes,” “often,” or “rarely” are found in statements that are most likely true.  • True statements are easier to write and are often taken directly from a textbook. If a true/false statement looks familiar, it is likely to be true.

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column / good sports Christine Cipriano can empathize with Sydney Phillips.

should girls compete against boys?

When Cipriano was 15, she wanted to play baseball. That was 1975, when the growth of girls’ sports was in the early stages, and playing organized athletics with the opposite sex was rarely tolerated. But the Staten Island Babe Ruth League gave her a spot on one of their baseball rosters and, guess what? The world didn’t end. “If the fact that I was playing made anyone unhappy, I never knew,” Cipriano said. So when Cipriano learned that Phillips, a seventh-grader, was denied a chance to play with the boys even though her school, St. Theresa’s of Kenilworth, New Jersey, didn’t have a girls’ team, it took her by surprise. She thought those shortsighted days were long gone. “If she wants to play and has the skills, why not give her an opportunity?” Cipriano said. “At that age, what’s the big deal? Missing a year of playing the sport could hurt her development.”

Playing sports with the boys wasn’t a new thing for Cipriano. “I was always playing with the boys in the streets,” she said. “Football, basketball and baseball. I had a great arm.”

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That wasn’t always easy to tell, she laughed, since she had short hair and really didn’t look much different than the boys, “except I was smaller.” And while she only played that one year, the fond memories of being the only girl in an all-boys league for 13- to 15-year-olds remain with her to this day. “I remember getting hit by a pitch in the back, which hurt — that wasn’t so great,” she said with a chuckle. “I played mostly right field, and had some hits. In fact, I hit a home run.” To her surprise, she was asked to take part in the league’s all-star game.

“If she wants to play and has the skills, why not give her an opportunity? Missing a year of playing the sport could hurt her development.”

Cipriano never expected a baseball career would spring from that one season of playing Babe Ruth ball. To her, it was all about the fun and the chance to compete in a sport she enjoyed.

Joe LoVerde has been coaching youth sports on Staten Island for nearly 40 years. He’s also a longtime newspaper editor and sportswriter.

supporting me,” Cipriano said. “If any of the parents weren’t happy about it, I never knew it. In fact, I remember the parents from the other teams coming to the field and asking where the girl is playing.”

While she was on the softball and girls’ bowling teams at New Dorp High School, she wasn’t aware that there were, in fact, some girls’ softball leagues cropping up. When she mentioned to her uncle, who was active at the Staten Island Little League, that she wished she could play organized baseball, he inquired about the possibility. Next thing Cipriano knew, she was invited to a practice. “It was a little odd, and my teammates did get teased sometimes, but they wound up

She didn’t go back for a second season, however. “Some of the boys had gotten so big by 16, 17 years old, I knew it wouldn’t be a good idea to continue.”

She did distinguish herself as a high school athlete, and her bowling prowess extended into adulthood. She made her mark on Staten Island’s bowling circuit and, in fact, was elected to the Staten Island Bowling Hall of Fame. While not bowling these days, sports are still a part of her life. Besides working as a nurse and massage therapist, Cipriano is a certified golf teaching professional, specializing in helping men and women use golf to foster business relationships. Known as “the putting queen,” that side of the story is on her website: www.fitforthetee.com. “Some guys don’t like being shown up by a girl; it’s an ego thing with some of them,” Cipriano said. “I still see that on the golf course.” But 42 years ago, the boys welcomed Cipriano to share the baseball field with them. She proved she was up to it — and had an experience she’ll always treasure.

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Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 10:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 10:15am • Free • Grades 1-8 Baby Buzz Castleton Hill Moravian Church 1657 Victory Blvd. 718-442-5215 10:30am • Free • 0-12 months Toddler Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3 Baby Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Family Literacy Workshop Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 12:30pm • Free • Ages 0-5 Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • $2 plus admission • Ages 2-10 Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages Kids’ Movie St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Storytime with LiteracyInc Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:30pm • Free • All ages Read Aloud/ Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Five Senses Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street

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718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Knitting & Crocheting Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+ Group Hike or Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages

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976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Baby Social St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 12pm • Free • Ages 0-2 CloseKnit Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • Adults Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue

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Arts, Culture & Fun: The Bad Kids Screening Faber Park Kill Van Kull & Faber Street 212-360-3440 3pm • Free • All ages Kids’ Homework Help St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Dr. Seuss Birthday Party West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Read Me a Story St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • All ages Pre-K Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 3-5

Half-baked Hobbies Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 8-12 Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:30pm • Free • Ages 3+ The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

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Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Preschool Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Toddler Story Time & Activity Hour Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Game On! St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Wii Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Simmer and Saute Scrumptious Sauces SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Free Play Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue

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Meet your Staten Island Elected Officials and Local Law Enforcement Zimmer Club 4411 Arthur Kill Road 718-948-9599 9am • Free • 10-17 Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8 Birding: Winter Birds Clove Lakes Park 626 Clove Road 718-967-3542 11am • Free • All ages Hiking 101 Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free • Ages 5+

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Storytime with P.S. 44 Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 12pm • Free • All ages Reading Help Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 12pm • Free • Grade K-6 1st Saturday Family Workshop: Street Murals Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Still Life Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 1:30pm • Free • Ages 6-12 Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 2pm • Free • All ages

Meet your Staten Island Elected Officials and Local Law Enforcement Saturday, March 4 • 9am The Zimmer Club 4411 Arthur Kill Rd. 718-948-9599 aezyouth.com Representatives from NYPD, NYS DEC, US Park Police, NYC PEP & more will meet at the Zimmer Club. This program is part of Zimmer Club’s weekly youth conservation programs, which are free for kids under 18. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages Movie Matinee Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3pm • Free • All ages Knitting Hour South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Adults

Sunday, March 5

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages St. Patrick’s Day Parade Forest Ave & Hart Blvd Forest Ave & Hart Blvd

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Monday, March 6

Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10am • Free • Ages 0-5 All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+ Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Matinee Monday South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 1pm • Free • All ages Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Kids’ Homework Help St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ LEGO Club St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4-11

Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • All ages Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:30pm • Free • Ages 3+ Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-8 Family Painting South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday, March 7

Tot Time Tuesday The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3 Wee Little Ones St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10am • Free • Ages 0-1 Baby/Toddler Play Date South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10am • Free • Ages 0-3 Baby Space! St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 1-2 La Leche Breast Feeding Meeting Christ Church of New Brighton 76 Franklin Avenue 347-432-1134 10:30am • Free • Adults Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5 Preschool Story Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace

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descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Grades PreK-8 Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Kids’ Coding Club: Google CS First St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 7-14 Preschool Program New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 212-620-5462 4pm • Free • All ages Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-12 Math Tutoring Tuesdays Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • Grades 1-6 Read Aloud & Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages Budgeting for the Family South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5pm • Free • Adults NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, March 8

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Ages 2-3

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Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 10:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 10:15am • Free • Grades 1-8 Baby Buzz Castleton Hill Moravian Church 1657 Victory Blvd. 718-442-5215 10:30am • Free • 0-12 months Ready To Learn St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 3+ Toddler Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3 Baby Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Paper Doll Sisters SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages 1,2,3 Play with Me St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 2:30pm • Free • Ages 2-5 Kids’ Movie St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Krazy Kidz STEAM West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-7 Starry Night in a Jar South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Family Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • All ages

Read Aloud/ Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Tween Crafters Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 9-14 Five Senses Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+ Group Hike or Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages Crohn’s and Colitis Staten Island Support Group Staten Island University Hospital 475 Seaview Avenue 718-226-9000 7pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, March 9

Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Baby Social St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 12pm • Free • Ages 0-2 Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Kids’ Homework Help St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Read Me a Story St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • All ages Famous Women In History West New Brighton Library

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Ages 2-3 Free Foreclosure Legal Services Senator Andrew Lanza’s District Office 3845 Richmond Avenue 718-984-4073 10am • Free • Adults Toddler/ Preschool Story Time St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-3 Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5 Greenbelt Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 Toddler Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

1st Saturday Family Workshop: Street Murals Saturday, March 4 • 1pm Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-727-1135 statenislandmuseum.org Home is where the “art” is, and the city is our home! Children and adults will explore public art and urban design throughout New York City’s history with hands-on exploration activities. Mural in above photo by Mona Oman

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descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:45pm • Free • Ages 5+ Pre-K Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 3-5 RoboTakeover Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-12 Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:30pm • Free • Ages 3+ Movies South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages Math & Early Literacy Family Workshop Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 6pm • Free • Adults The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place

richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Friday, March 10

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Preschool Play Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Preschool Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Toddler Story Time & Activity Hour Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Game On! St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3pm • Free • Ages 5-12

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday, March 5 12:30pm Forest Ave. & Hart Blvd. Show your Irish pride! Staten Island’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off at 12:30 on March 5, led by Grand Marshal John Woods. Snag a spot along Forest Avenue to join in the fun!

Wii Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Clay Date South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Simmer and Saute Scrumptious Sauces SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages Lego Hour Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

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Story Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Saturday, March 11

Camping & the Outdoors Zimmer Club 4411 Arthur Kill Road 718-948-9599 9am • Free • 10-17 Preschool Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10am • Free • Grade PreK Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8 Sensory Story Time Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-10 Nature Photography: Winter Woods High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-967-3542 11am • Free • All ages Dance Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Pillow Case Project SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • Free w/admission • All ages Reading Help Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 12pm • Free • Grade K-6 La Leche Breast Feeding Meeting Sunnyside call for location 347-432-1134 12:15pm • Free • Adults Adult Coloring South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 1pm • Free • Adults Still Life Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue

212-621-0690 1:30pm • Free • Ages 6-12 Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages Knitting Hour South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Adults

Sunday, March 12

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Still Life Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages Living with White-Tailed Deer Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-967-3542 2pm • Free • All ages Irish Step Dancing SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Monday, March 13

Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10am • Free • Ages 0-5

March Movie Madness Marathon South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10am • Free • All ages Toddler Time Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4

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descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • 5 plus admission • Ages 1-5

Read Aloud & Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages

Kids’ Movie St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Preschool Story Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd and Forest Ave 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages

Race Cars Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

Kids’ Homework Help St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Grades PreK-8

LEGO Club St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4-11

Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Do You Believe in Magic South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:30pm • Free • Ages 3+

Kids’ Coding Club: Google CS First St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 7-14

Wednesday, March 15

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Ages 2-3

Toddler Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3

Preschool Program New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

Baby Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 212-620-5462 4pm • Free • All ages

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • $2 plus admission • Ages 2-10

Tot Time Tuesday The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3

Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3+

Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Wee Little Ones St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10am • Free • Ages 0-1

Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-12

Baby Space! St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 1-2

Math Tutoring Tuesdays Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • Grades 1-6

Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-8

Tuesday, March 14

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Read Aloud/ Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Knitting & Crocheting Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+

Ready To Learn St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 3+

St. Patrick’s Day Story Fun West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:45pm • Free • Ages 5+

Pipsqueak Picasso’s New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4:30pm • Free • Ages 6-12

Family Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • All ages

1,2,3 Play with Me St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 2:30pm • Free • Ages 2-5 Family Storytime: Art Explorers! Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • All ages

Pillow Case Project Saturday, March 11 • 11am S.I. Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 sichildrensmuseum.org Join the American Red Cross and make a pillow case ready bag. Decorate a pillow case and learn what to fill it with to help prepare for an emergency. A free family science program sponsored by Con Ed. Each session is limited to 25 participants. Photo credit: redcross.org

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descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Group Hike or Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, March 16

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Ages 2-3

Toddler/ Preschool Story Time St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-3 Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5 Greenbelt Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 Toddler Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Baby Social St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 12pm • Free • Ages 0-2 Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Kids’ Homework Help St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Watercolor and Oil Painting with Kids West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • All ages Read Me a Story St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • All ages Pre-K Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 3-5

Pipsqueak Picassos Monday, March 13 • 4:30pm New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 nypl.org

ollow along with Miss Tanya as you F learn how to paint a picture step by step. All materials provided. Registration is required.

RoboTakeover Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-12 Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:30pm • Free • Ages 3+ Adult Craft-Scrabble Coasters South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5pm • Free • Adults The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Friday, March 17

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane

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718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Preschool Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Toddler Story Time & Activity Hour Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Game On! St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3pm • Free • Ages 5-12

1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 4:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Saturday, March 18

Literacy Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Safe Boating Certification Program Zimmer Club 4411 Arthur Kill Road 718-948-9599 8:30am • Free • 10-17 Super Science Saturdays: Sun Print Photography Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 10am • Ages 8-13 with an adult $10 non-members/$5 members Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8

Wii Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages

Discovery Hike: Spring Forward Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free • Ages 6+

St. Patrick’s Day Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3pm • Free • All ages

Egg Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

Simmer and Saute Scrumptious Sauces SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Get Movin’ Story Time St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-11

Canvas Kids and Gallery West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 7-12 Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Free Play Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:30pm • Free • Ages 0-6 St Patrick’s Day Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Story Time SI Children’s Museum

Reading Help Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 12pm • Free • Grade K-6 Oh, Deer The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 1pm • Free • Ages 8+ Still Life Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 1:30pm • Free • Ages 6-12 Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane

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descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Research and Ecology Presentation with Dr. Cait Field Freshkills Park 350 Wild Avenue 212-602-5374 2pm • Free • All ages Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages Let’s Celebrate: Mo Willems St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 2:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Movie Matinee Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3pm • Free • All ages Knitting Hour South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Adults

Sunday, March 19

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Trail of the Month Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • Free • All ages Silly Sports SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/admission • All ages Still Life Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Sea Shanty Sessions Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages Astronomy The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 718-967-3542 7:30pm • Free • All ages

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Monday, March 20

Tuesday, March 21

Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10am • Free • Ages 0-5

Tot Time Tuesday The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3

All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4

Wee Little Ones St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10am • Free • Ages 0-1

Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+

Baby Space! St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 1-2

Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5

Matinee Monday South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 1pm • Free • All ages

Preschool Story Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5

Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

Kids’ Homework Help St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Lego Hour South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Grades PreK-8

Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

LEGO Club St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4-11 Sand Art Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:30pm • Free • Ages 3+ Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-8

Kids’ Coding Club: Google CS First St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 7-14 Preschool Program New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 212-620-5462 4pm • Free • All ages

718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Game On! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-12 Math Tutoring Tuesdays Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • Grades 1-6 Read Aloud & Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd and Forest Ave 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages La Leche Breast Feeding Virtual Meeting Dr. Charles Patterino 2281 Victory Blvd. 347-432-1134 7:30pm • Free • Adults

Wednesday, March 22

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center

Addiction Angel Parents/Sibling Support Group Thursday, March 23 • 7pm Our Lady Star of the Sea 5411 Amboy Road 646-404-0637 addictionangelrn.com If you know a family currently struggling, be a friend and take them to this meeting. You are not alone! Share your story, offer advice to others going through it, or just listen. The first step to helping a loved one is to help yourself! Meeting location is Damato Room at Our Lady Star of the Sea.

Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd

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descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Ages 2-3 Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 10:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 10:15am • Free • Grades 1-8 Baby Buzz Castleton Hill Moravian Church 1657 Victory Blvd. 718-442-5215 10:30am • Free • 0-12 months Ready To Learn St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 3+ Toddler Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3 Baby Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd

718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • 2 plus admission • Ages 2-10 Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages Kids’ Movie St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Elephant Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Family Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • All ages Read Aloud/ Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Secret of a Book Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 10-14

Create Your Own Little Golden Book Storytime Saturday, March 25 • 11am Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 barnesandnoble.com In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Little Golden Book, join us to create your very own Little Golden Book to take home. We will read classic Little Golden Book titles such as The Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street Series).

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Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+ Group Hike or Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, March 23

Toddler/ Preschool Story Time St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-3

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5

RoboTakeover Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-12

Greenbelt Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4

Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:30pm • Free • Ages 3+

Toddler Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Movies South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages

Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Addiction Angel Parents/ Siblings Support Group Our Lady Star of the Sea 5411 Amboy Rd. 646-404-0637 7pm • Free • All ages

Baby Social St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 12pm • Free • Ages 0-2 Reading & Technology Family Workshop Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 12pm • Free • Adults Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Kids’ Homework Help St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Read Me a Story St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • All ages Professor Science West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:45pm • Free • Ages 5+ Pre-K Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Around the World Stories & Craft New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 5+

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Friday, March 24

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Preschool Play Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Preschool Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Toddler Story Time & Activity Hour Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Family Literacy Workshop Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 12:30pm • Free • Ages 0-5 Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Game On! St. George Library 5 Central Avenue

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Saturday, March 25

Gun Safety Education Zimmer Club 4411 Arthur Kill Road 718-948-9599 9am • Free • 10-17 Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11am • Free • Grades PreK-8 Learn Fire Making Skills Willowbrook Park Eton Place and Richmond Ave. 718-967-3542 11am • Free • All ages Create Your Own Little Golden Book Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Storytime with P.S. 44 Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 12pm • Free • All ages Reading Help Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 12pm • Free • Grade K-6 Still Life Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

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Get Crafty! Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 1:30pm • Free • Ages 6-16 Family Film Saturdays New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • All ages Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages Knitting Hour South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Adults

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Monday, March 27

Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10am • Free • Ages 0-5

Toddler Time Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4 Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+ Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Matinee Monday South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road

718-816-5834 1pm • Free • All ages Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Kids’ Homework Help St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Mad Scientist Monday’s New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 6+ Literacy Inc. Read Aloud St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 4pm • Free • Ages 5-13 Teen Hour: Playing cards craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5 plus admission • Ages 1-5 Preschool Story Time Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages Homework Help New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Grades PreK-8 Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Family Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:30pm • Free • Ages 3+ Homework Help Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 5pm • Free • Grades 1-8

Tuesday, March 28

Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10am • Free • Ages 0-3

Tot Time Tuesday The Interpretive Center 2351 Veteran’s Road West 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 1-3 Wee Little Ones St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10am • Free • Ages 0-1

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Baby Space! St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 1-2

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Read Aloud & Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4pm • Free • All ages

Literacy Inc Story Hour West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • All ages

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Rd and Forest Ave 855-569-6977 7pm • Free • All ages

Moon Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, March 29

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Ages 2-3

Kids Coding Club: Google CS First Tuesday, March 21 3:30pm – 5pm St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 nypl.org Like playing computer games? Ever dream of building your own? Then, join our Google CS First Coding Club for Kids! Create an animated story! Due to a limited number of computers, registration is preferred.

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Baby Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • $2 plus admission • Ages 2-10 Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages 1,2,3 Play with Me St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 2:30pm • Free • Ages 2-5 Kids’ Movie St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12

Family Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • All ages Read Aloud/ Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ Lego Free Play New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 5pm • Free • Ages 4+ Group Hike or Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, March 30

718-442-8560 12pm • Free • Ages 0-2 Family Literacy Workshop West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 12:30pm • Free • Ages 3-5 Animal Time SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/admission • All ages Homework Help Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Kids’ Homework Help St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Read Me a Story St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 3:30pm • Free • All ages Crazy Coloring Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Greenbelt Peepers Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 9:45am • $3 • Ages 2-3

Pre-K Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 3-5

Toddler/ Preschool Story Time St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-3

RoboTakeover Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-12

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • 5 plus admission • Ages 1-5 Greenbelt Tree Tots Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 11am • $3 • Ages 3-4 Toddler Storytime Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Baby Social St. George Library 5 Central Avenue

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Research shows a correlation between exposure to smoking imagery and the likelihood to smoke among young people. In fact, 44 percent of adolescents who start smoking do so because of smoking images seen in the movies. Considering teens spend much more time playing video games than going to the movies—25 times more on average—or engaging in social media, the report raises cause for concern and the need for action. “When it comes to smoking and video games, there are no winners,” said Robin Koval, CEO and President of Truth Initiative. “We need to shine a light on the gaming industry, much like with movies, and all smoking imagery should be removed from video games played by youth. Far too many games feature characters who smoke and are portrayed as strong and powerful, sending a very

dangerous message to young people that couldn’t be further from the truth. Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death. This report should sound an alarm for parents and be a wakeup call to the industry that tobacco has no place in video games. Of the 2016 new releases, more than a dozen major video games contain tobacco use, including “Overwatch,” a “Teen”rated game popular with millions of young players which features a main character regularly shown smoking a cigar. Other “Teen”-rated games featuring tobacco include “Batman: Return to Arkham” and “XCOM 2”. “Mature”- rated games (content generally suitable for ages 17+) containing tobacco that are widely played

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reinventing yourself restore the passion and purpose to your life

Many Americans in the latter stage of a career – or even already in retirement – have discovered that it’s never too late to reinvent themselves. Folk artist Grandma Moses was in her late 70s before she began her painting career. Colonel Harland Sanders was in his 60s when he launched Kentucky Fried Chicken. Arnold Schwarzenegger reinvented himself a couple of times, going from professional body builder to actor to governor of California.

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Sometimes referred to as “encore careers,” these second acts can reinvigorate you and give you a reason to greet each day with anticipation, says Oliver Harris, who wrote his first novel after working for more than four decades as an attorney, including as a criminal-defense lawyer in Chicago. “In my case, I was able to incorporate elements from my original career in law into my encore career as a writer,” says Harris, who put his knowledge of Chicago’s crime and corruption to use in his novel “JoJo.” But he didn’t completely shed his past self to take on this new identity. “I’m still working as a lawyer, and I work nights on my writing,” Harris says. “So, I’ve pretty much added a second career into my life.” He has tips for others who also feel the urge to reinvent themselves late in life: • Realize that purpose is important. After years in the same profession, it’s easy to become burned out and to operate on autopilot as you per-

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the newspaper advice columnist Dear Abby received a letter from a 36-year-old college dropout who wanted to return to school to become a doctor. But this would-be physician worried that it would take at least seven years to finish all the schooling. “In seven years I’ll be 43,” the letter writer lamented. Abby responded with a question. “How old will you be in seven years if you don’t go back to college?” As it happens, Harris spent seven years working on “JoJo,” setting aside writing time between 11 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. Burning the midnight oil paid off, so it definitely wasn’t too late to get started, he says. Harris believes it’s important to put your mind to its full use. “With law I was only using part of my brain,” he says. “I wanted to use all of my brain and what I am capable of, which is why I began writing my novel.” Oliver Harris, author of the legal thriller “JoJo” (www.readjojo.com), has spent 45 years as a trial lawyer, prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. He has worked in both Chicago and in Palm Beach County, Florida. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Chicago and his law degree is from the Indiana University School of Law.

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form the tasks of your job. Essentially, people can lose their sense of purpose. When they reinvent themselves, that purpose can be reignited. “You’re much more likely to be successful when you’re driven by a sense of purpose,” Harris says.

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As an early childhood elementary teacher with a Master’s degree in reading education I am thrilled to have found something special that allows me to spread literacy to children! I am happy to help you choose books for your children, or you can stay at home and just invite friends with a Facebook event that I will create filled with videos and information for your friends to choose books while you earn free books!

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