From the Reference Desk
The Reference Department presents the Fort Lee Public
Library’s new Local Author Shelf. Here you will find books
authored by past and present residents of Fort Lee, including
Le Avventure di Garibaldi, by Anthony DiPerno; Tyranny
to Freedom, by Ludwik Kowalski; Troubled Lives, by Kevin
Ceragno; Postcolonial Citizens and Ethnic Migration, by
Michael Sharpe; and Death Legacy, by Jacqueline Seewald;
Call Me Debbi, by Deborah Voight.
The Reference Department has also acquired new
reference books on a variety of subjects. Some of these
include The History of Music in Fifty Instruments by Philip
Wilkinson; Holistic Health and Healing by Brigitte Mars;
The Social Atlas of Europe by Dimitris Ballas; Renters’
Rights: The Basics by Janet Portman and One Day in the Life
of the English Language by Frank Cioffi.
Movies
ON THE BIG SCREEN
All films are shown Thursdays at 2pm in the
meeting room.
A Man for All Seasons (1966, 120 min)
June 18, 2015
Dial M for Murder (1954, 105 min)
July is Bette Davis Month
July 2, 2015
Jezebel (1938, 104 min)
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939, 106 min)
Summer Reading starts June 29th!
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Join us at the library this summer as we explore
some amazing stories and activities:
Summer Reading Club- read books and earn prizes.
Family Movies
Book Bingo
MAKERdays- build, design and create something great.
Gardening Club - learn about nature while making projects to take home.
Thank a Hero, Be a Hero- create a thank you for a local hero or donate to someone in need.
Comic Book Club- learn about comics and make your own ‘zine.
Special performers- music, magic and more.
And of course, lots of fun!
All programs are free, but limited to Fort Lee residents.
Check out our website, Facebook page, Blog or inquire at the
Children’s Room desk for more information.
Registration for summer storytimes will begin June 22nd.
Like our Facebook page for updates on Children’s Room
happenings!
The Man Who came to Dinner (1942, 112 min)
July 23, 2015
The Nanny (1965, 89 min)
July 30, 2015
All This and Heaven too (1940, 143 min)
August 13, 2015
The Twelve Chairs (1970, 94 min)
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
The Fort Lee Library will be closing at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May
16th, and will be closed on Sunday, May 17th, Monday, May 25th,
Memorial Day, July 3 and 4, Independence Day.
Library Board meets monthly. Please visit the library’s website for meeting dates.
All meetings are open to the public. http://fortlee.bccls.org/
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Paige Soltano, President
Diane Baker, Superintendent’s Alternate
Susan Kumar, Vice President
Helen Saitta, Trustee
Karen Sandberg, Secretary
Michael Sharpe, Trustee
Joseph Cervieri, Treasurer and Mayor’s Alternate
Susan Siegel, Trustee
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday – Thursday 9:30-9pm
Friday – Saturday 9:30-5pm
Sunday – 1-5pm
CHILDREN’S ROOM HOURS
Monday 9:30 - 7pm
Tuesday - Thursday 9:30 - 6pm
Friday – Saturday 9:30 - 5pm
Sunday 1 - 5pm
Summer 2015
320 Main Street, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 • 201-592-3614 • http://fortlee.bccls.org
Message from the Director
What’s all the HOOPLA about?
We’re delighted to offer our patrons our newest service, HOOPLA,
a digital collection of over 200,000 streaming and downloadable
movies, TV shows, music, and audiobooks. Patrons can access on
computers or download to a portable device eight titles per month,
and all titles are always available. There are no holds and loan
periods vary from three to twenty-one days, according to medium.
Most devices are supported. Check the BCCLS website for how
to use and enjoy HOOPLA, or inquire at the Reference Desk.
~ Rita Altomara, Director
The Gallery
May Artist ~ Mher Khachatryan-
July 16, 2015
Attention kids - Be a reading hero!
Fort Lee Public Library
May 21, 2015
July 9, 2015
KidsCorner
The Library Looking Glass
“THE DIVINE LIGHT”
Mher Khachatryan was born in Armenia in 1983.
He started his creative career at the age of five and
at age ten he was accepted to the art school: Hakob
Kodjoyan. After four years, he went on to the art college Panos
Terlemezyan where he studied for two years before moving to
the Academy of Fine Arts, the highest art institution in Armenia,
attending on a full scholarship.
Artist Statement
“THE DIVINE LIGHT” is my calling
as an artist today.This past year I
dedicated myself to this work. I have
studied the candle light by looking
at it until the fire goes out. I loved every move the fire makes with
the little wind. The fire is alive like us: it has birth and death. I have
never wanted to imitate anyone. I just want to gain the thoughtful
and independent feeling of my own individuality. Being able to
express morals, ideas, appearance of the epoch in accordance with
my own assessment, to be not only an artist, but a man, in other
words, to create a living art - this is my goal. Art is my life! It gives us
a tremendous opportunity to get to know ourselves and the world.
Art helps us to see new things familiar and familiar things anew. It
opens up a brand new world, new ways of being, and as a result art
draws us closer to God.
www.mherkhachatryan.com
June Artist ~ Students of Cre8sArt School
About Cre8sArt School
“We welcome students of every age and artistic level. We strive
to provide a relaxing, peaceful environment that would foster selfexpression. Every student is different and it is important to us
to tailor our approach to each student’s needs and to provide the
necessary personal attention to assist with the attainment of his/
her goals. Because of our dedication to individualized learning we
offer several group classes, allowing us to provide students with a
very flexible schedule. Classes are offered in drawing, painting,
composition and sculpture. Our instructors are professional artists
dedicated to sharing both their knowledge and their passion. Every
student receives individualized instruction in his/her area of interest.
We also help prepare portfolios for Art Colleges/Institutes and high
schools.”
For more information:
[email protected] / www.cre8sart.com
July & August Artist – Students of Florence Katz,
Richard A. Nest Adult Center
With the guidance of instructor and Fort
Lee resident, Florence Katz, students from
watercolor and collage classes have gained
an understanding and ability in the medium.
All have developed their style and technique
inspired by individual influences.
Adult Programs
Saturday, May 2, 9:30 - 12 ~ Free Comic Book Day
While supplies last! Come to the library and receive a FREE
comic book. Free Comic Book Day is a single day
when participating comic book specialty shops
and libraries across North America and around
the world give away comic books absolutely free
to anyone who comes into their facilities. To learn
more about this unique celebration
visit: www.freecomicbookday.com
Saturday, May 2, 10-4 ~ Annual “Gently Used” Book Sale
Book prices: $1.00 for hardcovers, DVDs and CDs, $.50 for
paperbacks and children’s books. Shoppers may also fill a tote bag
for $10.00.
Wednesday, May 6 @ 7:30 P.M. ~ Chair Yoga
A modified and gentle approach to mat yoga.
Designed for ages 17 and up and any level of
ability to relax and restore. Program includes
meditation, breathing techniques, yoga poses
and chair exercises. Take a mid-week break and
join us! Instructor: Pan He, Registered Yoga
Teacher-200 hr, RYT-500 hr and Certified Meditation Teacher.
Sunday, May 10 @ 2 P.M. ~ Ahn Sohyun – Classical Piano
Internationally recognized classical pianist will
present a program of “Mostly Mozart” with focus on
sonatas written in Paris. In 2002, Ahn Sohyun was
named Performer of the Year by Eumak-Chunchu,
South Korea’s leading classical music journal.
Friday, May 15, 10-4 P.M. ~ Minkwon Center –
Citizenship Clinic
The citizenship clinic enables permanent residents to get
help in determining their citizenship eligibility and completing
their Application for Naturalization (N-400). Applicants who
are eligible for fee waivers will also be assisted with the Fee
Waiver (I-912). MinKwon staff will assist attendees individually
to ensure that the N-400s and I-912s are completed accurately.
Applicants will be given the completed application to send
directly to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. All
applications will be reviewed by an attorney. Services will be
provided in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean. This
service is free and by appointment only.
Please call MinKwon Center at 718-460-5600 for an appointment.
(vocals/harmonica) and the dynamic
Leo Jordan (guitar), Straight Up
features a solid and steady rhythm
section comprised of Glenn Govier
(bass) and John Vourtsis (drums).
Program will feature “Blues based music.” Covering a
variety of styles, the band’s approach is both informative and
interactive.
www.ccblues.com
Wednesday, June 17 @ 7:30 P.M ~ Writer’s Workshop
(see description – May 20)
Wednesday, May 20 @ 7:30 P.M. ~ Writer’s Workshop
Open to adults who are beginning writers or have already
begun writing memoirs, books, or articles. Members read
portions of their work to help with ideas and suggestions
for improvement. Positive comments and suggestions are
encouraged from the group. New members are welcomed!
Thursday, June 18 @ 7:30 P.M~Poetry Reading /Open Mic
Thursday, May 21@ 7:30 P.M. ~ Poetry Workshop
Open to all those who write poems. All types of poems welcomed.
This workshop offers an opportunity to read your poems aloud
to others, and receive constructive feedback from participants as
well as the instructor. We will explore what the poem is saying, the
different ways it speaks to us, and how this contributes to its various
meanings. Please bring copies of your poem to the workshop. New
members welcomed.
Thursday, May 28 @ 7:30 P.M. ~ Poetry Workshop
(see description – May 21)
Saturday, May 30, 10-4~ P.M. ~ Minkwon Center –
Citizenship Clinic
(see description – May 15)
Sunday, May 31 @ 2 P.M.~ All Seasons Chamber Players present: “Spring Mix”
Featuring cellist E. Zoe Hassman performing
a group of pieces ranging from classical to jazz
and the dramatic Trio No. 2 by the renowned
French composer Cecile Chaminade. Also
included a tuneful Trio in G by Friedrich Kuhlau and a short,
lovely Nocturne by Albert Franz Doppler for four
instruments. All Seasons Chamber Players is a
leading chamber music ensemble in New Jersey and
includes guest flutist Lisa Hansen, violinist Robert
Lawrence, cellist E. Zoe Hassman and pianists
Jacqueline Schiller-Audi and Jean Strickholm.
Refreshments served at intermission.
Wednesday, June 3@ 7:30 P.M ~ Chair Yoga
(see description – May 6)
Featuring the works of the “Fort Lee Poets” and published
poet, James B. Nicola author of Manhattan Plaza and Playing
the Audience. James B. Nicola has presented workshops and
read his poetry at several Bergen County libraries including
Bogota and Cresskill, at the North New Jersey Poets in
Teaneck, and at Mrs. Meehan’s sixth grade classes at Tenafly
Middle School. Widely published both stateside and abroad
and with several poetry awards to his name, he will be reading
selections from his first collection of poetry, Manhattan Plaza.
His second collection, Stage to Page: Poems from the Theater,
is scheduled for publication in June 2016.
A Yale graduate and a stage director by
profession, his nonfiction book Playing
the Audience won a Choice award. Also
a composer, lyricist, and playwright, his
children’s musical Chimes: A Christmas
Vaudeville premiered in Fairbanks, Alaska,
where Santa Claus was rumored to be in
attendance on opening night.
https://sites.google.com/site/jamesbnicola.
Refreshments will be served.
Sunday, June 21@ 2 P.M. ~ Sonny & Perley present:
“Brazilian Romance”
The exciting duo of Sonny & Perley achieves
a rare musical symbiosis. This husband and
wife team has spent the last 30 years developing
and perfecting their unique blend of Jazz,
Great American Songbook, Bossa Nova, and
International Cabaret into what has become their musical
signature. In 2013 Sonny & Perley had the distinct honor
of presenting a prelude concert for legendary Broadway
composer Stephen Sondheim.
Friday, June 5, 10-4. ~ Minkwon Center Citizenship Clinic Thursday, June 25 @ 7:30 P.M. ~ Poetry Workshop
Thursday, June 11 @ 7:30 P.M. ~ Poetry Workshop
Sunday, June 28 @ 2 P.M. ~ David Podles (violin)
and Irina Kupchik (piano) present: “Classical Composers
through the Epoch”
Acclaimed international concert violinist David Podles,
accompanied by Irina Kupchick on piano, commemorates the
magnificent composers from centuries past including: Bach,
Beethoven, and Schubert. Travel through the different musical
(see description – May 15)
(see description – May 21)
Sunday, June 14 @ 2 P.M. ~ Carlos Colina & Straight Up
Carlos Colina & Straight Up are an experienced group
of musicians with broad musical experience. They have
performed locally for many years. Led by Carlos Colina
(see description – May 21)
epochs, hearing his violin evoking the
veritable rapture that classical music creates
and celebrate the exquisite compositions
that were so brilliantly crafted.
Wednesday, July 1 @ 7:30 P.M ~ Chair Yoga
(see description – May 6)
Thursday, July 9 @ 7:30 P.M. ~ Poetry Workshop
(see description – May 21)
Sunday, July 12 @ 2 P.M. ~ Daniel Colalio presents
“All Scriabin”
Commemorating “Scriabin’s 100th year
anniversary of his death” (1872-1915) music
featured will include poemes, etudes and sonatas
by a classical pianist the New York Times has
acknowledged as “meditative.” An avid educator,
Daniel teaches at the Fort Lee School of Music
and privately in NYC. He also teaches master classes to
advanced students and has served as a Staff Pianist at Columbia
University.
www.facebook.com/DanielColalillo www.danielcolalillo.com
Wednesday, July 15 @ 7:30 P.M ~ Writer’s Workshop
(see description – May 20)
Saturday, July 18 @ 2 P.M ~ Allegro Singers present: “Pianist” Inna Leytush. Program to be announced.
Sunday, July 19 @ 2.P.M. ~ Karen Luschar accompanied
by Richard Danley on piano:
“Chasing Rainbows – Songs of Judy Garland”
With interwoven dialogue on the incredible
highs and devastating lows of Judy Garland’s life,
this show highlights songs from her early career,
to movies and concerts including ‘You Made Me
Love You’, ‘The Trolley Song’, ‘But Not For Me’, ‘I Love a Piano’,
‘Come Rain or Come Shine’, and ‘Swanee.’
Thursday, July 23 @ 7:30 P.M. ~ Poetry Workshop
(see description – May 21)
Sunday, August 2 @ 2 P.M. ~ Fan Yang, classical piano
Pianist, Dr. Fan Yang has been described as a “true artist of
enormous intensity and profundity” and “ to everything, she
brings rare imagination, poetry, intelligence, and integrity-all projected with a ravishing pianism.” Dr. Yang is frequently
invited to participate at the prestigious
music festivals such as the Meranofest in
Italy and Music Academy of the West in
Santa Barbara. Her concert engagements
have taken her around the world
including Japan, China and Italy. She has
been featured in concerto performances with the Brooklyn
Symphony Orchestra, Shanghai Radio Symphony, Oberlin
Symphony Orchestra, and Huainan Symphony Orchestra.
Program will include Gaspard de la Nuit and La Valse, both
by Maurice Ravel.
Sunday, August 9 @ 2 P.M.~ Greg Giannascoli (marimba and piano)
Greg has performed as a soloist with
orchestras and in recital throughout North
America, Europe and Asia. His performances
have been presented on CBC and NPR radio
and PBS TV. In the past few years Greg has
premiered over 20 new works for the marimba
including Changjun Xu’s Phoenix for Marimba
and Strings. Greg performs exclusively on the Yamaha 6000 and
4600 marimbas and 2700 studio vibraphone, uses Malletech
mallets and Sabian cymbals. Program to include: “Hungarian
Rhapsody” (Popper), “Rhapsody in Blue” (Gershwin), and
selections from West Side Story (Bernstein).
www.greggiannascoli.com
Thursday, August 13 @ 7:30 P.M. ~ Poetry Workshop
(see description – May 21)
Wednesday, August 19 @ 7:30 P.M ~ Writer’sWorkshop
(see description – May 20)
Sunday, August 23 @ 2 P.M. ~ Author Visit:
Elena Gorokhova
Elena Gorokhova will speak about her
new memoir, Russian Tattoo, a portrait of
mothers and daughters that reaches from
Cold War Russia to modern-day New
Jersey. “Gorokhova writes about her life
with a novelist’s gift,” says The New York
Times, “and her latest offering is filled with
empathy, insight, and humor.”
Thursday, August 27 @ 7:30 P.M. ~ Poetry Workshop
(see description – May 21)
Sunday, August 30 @ 2 P.M. ~ Igor Lovchinsky
Program will include: Oblivion (Piazzolla), Los Requiebros
(Granados), Carmen Fantasie (Busoni) and Grande Fantasy
on Porgy and Bess (Gershwin/Wild). Hailed by Gramophone
as a “star of the future” and acclaimed by Germany’s Piano
Magazine for the “elegance and rapturous
beauty” of his music-making. With a
repertoire ranging from the Renaissance
to the 21st century, Mr. Lovchinsky is a
multi-faceted performer whose innovative
programs - often combining the classical
repertoire with jazz - reflect his diverse
musical interests.
Mr. Lovchinsky holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Juilliard
School and a Master’s degree from the New England
Conservatory in Boston. In addition to music, Mr. Lovchinsky
is pursuing his PhD in Physics at Harvard University.