Defensive Driving Courses

The National Safety Council’s six-hour course:
Saturday, April 7 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Dix Hills
Monday, April 23 & Tuesday, April 24 7:00-10:00 p.m. - Dix Hills
Registration is underway.

Saturday, May 5, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Dix Hills
Monday, May 21 & Tuesday, May 22 7:00-10:00 p.m. - Dix Hills
Registration begins April 16

During Saturday sessions there will be a 30-minute break; bring a bag lunch & beverage. There is a $35.00 fee (nonrefundable), payable at registration. Please make checks payable to Half Hollow Hills Community Library.

55/Alive AARP Driver Safety Program

Wednesday, May 2 & Thursday May 3
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Dix Hills
Registration begins April 14, at the Dix Hills building. Nonresidents may register beginning April 28. The AARP course is geared to participants 50 years of age and older. Bring your driver’s license and a black pen to the program. There is a $10.00 fee (nonrefundable), payable at registration. Checks only, payable to AARP.

 AARP Tax-Aide Program

Tuesdays, through April 10, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Dix Hills
AARP counselors, trained by the Internal Revenue Service, will provide assistance in completing your income tax forms. Please bring your W-2 and 1099 forms, last year’s tax statements, and other supporting documents. No appointment is necessary.
(Last patron taken 1/2 hour prior to end of session).
Tax Forms & Online Info:
Tax forms and IRS Publication 1132 reproducible tax forms) are available in the Reference Department at both buildings or online:
Federal Taxes - http://www.irs.ustreas.gov
State Taxes - http://www.tax.state.ny.us/

New English Speakers’ Conversation Group
Meet a friendly group of people of all nations who have fun practicing English together on Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25. Come as often as you can. Free—no registration needed. Refreshments will be served. Call Catherine Given at 421-4530, ext. 384.

Games People Play
Join your neighbors at the Library! You are invited to participate in these informal (no instruction) sessions. Please bring game equipment and, if you wish, a snack or bag lunch. All are welcome. Please see the calendar for dates and times. Beginning and ending times will be strictly adhered to.

 

Vote Tuesday, April 17
9:30 am-9:00 pm - Dix Hills

. . . a message from your Library Board
WHAT IS THE SMARTEST CARD IN YOUR WALLET? YOUR LIBRARY CARD! GET IT. USE IT.

The Library Trustees are presenting a proposed 2007-2008 budget for the Community’s approval that maintains traditional services while introducing new ones. Proposed budget increases are primarily for utilities (heat, light, gasoline), insurance, building contracts, postage, materials for borrowing & research and for staff to assist you.

New in 2006:

Do you have a question or a request? Call us, come in person, or e-mail us from our web site!

Programs - Book groups, youth programs, bus trips, computer classes, driver education, music, live theater and more.

Research databases available from the Library web site and in the Library. Find them at http://hhhl.suffolk.lib.ny.us.

Special Services for patrons with impaired hearing or vision or patrons homebound and unable to come to the Library.

Many other services are available from our web page: http://hhhl.suffolk.lib.ny.us

The proposed budget reflects a tax levy increase of 3.49%.

For a home in Huntington and Babylon assessed for tax purposes at $6,000, library taxes will rise about $1.08/month ($13/per year) in Huntington; $.83/month ($10/per year) in Babylon. The library tax is a small part of your overall tax bill.

We are committed to maintaining Half Hollow Hills as a library of excellence at a reasonable cost. Take advantage of all that your public library has to offer; and please take the time to vote on April 17. If you have any questions, call our director Michele Lauer-Bader at 421-4530, extension 350 or email her at mlauerba@suffolk.lib.ny.us.

Summary of Proposed 2007-08 Library Budget

EXPENDITURES
Approved Budget
2006/07
Proposed Budget
2007/08
PERSONNEL COSTS    
Salaries
$3,692,888
$3,893,100
Employee Benefits
1,316,506
1,340,822
EQUIPMENT & FURNITURE
70,450
65,000
LIBRARY MATERIALS
633,217
692,200
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
52,200
54,700
LIBRARY OPERATION EXPENSES
Telephone
28,325
25,400
Telecommunications
34,000
36,600
Printing/Postage
57,928
58,500
Professional & Computer
102,950
26,150
Supplies, Equipment Maintenance & Misc.
147,840
162,866
Suffolk Coop. Lib. System Services
107,200
113,000
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Utilities
202,267
205,652
Bldg. Equipment Maint. & Supplies
65,575
67,600
Insurance
41,140
43,000
Building Service Contracts
107,650
109,300
Transfer To Capital
30,000
30,000
TOTAL
$6,690,136
$6,923,890

 

REVENUES
Approved Budget 2006/07
Projected Revenues 2007/08
State Aid
$12,941
$12,941
Fine Revenue
25,000
25,000
Interest on Deposits
56,000
60,000
Sale of Materials, Commissions & Other Misc.
21,900
17,900
Balance from Prior Year
130,000
139,000
TOTAL
$245,841
$254,841
To be Raised by Taxation
$6,444,295
$6,669,049

2007-08 Library Budget Vote/Trustee Election

Where & When:
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - Dix Hills Library building, 9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m

Public Information Meeting:
Monday, April 10, 2007 - Dix Hills Library building, 7:30 p.m.

Register To Vote:
In person - Thursday, April 5, 2007 - Dix Hills Library building, 9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
By mail - Call the Suffolk County Board of Elections, 852-4500, to request a registration form or pick one up at the Reference Desk in either library building. Mail to the Board of Elections no later than 25 days prior to the vote. To register, you must be a citizen of the U.S., at least 18 years of age, and a resident of the district for at least 30 days prior to the vote. PLEASE NOTE: You are already registered if you have voted in a national, local, school or library election in the past 4 years.

Absentee Ballots:
Applications for absentee ballots may be obtained at the Dix Hills and Melville buildings.
You may also obtain your application online at http://hhhl.suffolk. lib.ny.us. For additional information or to request that an application be mailed to you, please telephone the Director’s Office (421-4530, ext. 350).

Budget Information:
A summary of the proposed budget is included in this issue on p. 8 or you may pick up a Budget Booklet after April 3. Questions? Call 421-4530, ext 350.