OCEANSIDE LIBRARY NEWSLETTER November/December 2014 SUNDAY CONCERTS PARIS! A Musical Moveable Feast TRE BELLA Masterwork Conversations Three Beauties, One Voice November 16 // 2pm December 14 // 2pm Paris, that beguiling city overlooking the Seine, has inspired painters, poets, and artists of every description for centuries. Pianists Matthew Harrison and Vlada Yaneva pay tribute to this fabled city by performing the music of composers that fell under its spell. Hear Claude Debussy’s enchanting Clair de Lune and Petit Suite, Frederic Chopin’s Nocturne Op. 9 no. 1, as well as works by Rameau, Mozart, and Liszt. Matthew holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Manhattan School of Music, and is currently a faculty member of the school’s Precollege Division. Vlada graduated with high honors from the National Academy of Music in her native Bulgaria, and has a Bachelor of Music degree from Manhattan School of Music. Their performances have taken them from stages in Europe to Carnegie Hall. C’est magnifique! Tre Bella is a three-part harmony girl group with a special flair for Italian and Italian American pop music. JoAnn Robertozzi, Lorraine Ferro, and Rosie De Sanctis are indeed three beautiful women with extraordinary voices. The trio performs hit songs such as “Gloria” which was first written in Italian, and “Lo Che Non Vivo” made popular by Dusty Springfield as “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me.” A special tribute to the Rat Pack, complete with choreography, includes the songs “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and “The Best is Yet to Come.” Tre Bella has appeared at performing arts centers and festivals around the country and on television’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Today Show. IT’S SHOW TIME Hollywood’s Golden Year vs History The Sound of Music Wednesday, November 19 // 2pm Wednesday, December 3 // 2pm Film historians often rate 1939 as the greatest year in motion picture history. It was a year that saw the release of Gone With the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, Stagecoach, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, Gunga Din, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Join Phil Harwood as he revisits that golden year, when all of the stars seemed to be aligned. See film clips of these and other blockbuster films and hear about some of the epic battles that occurred behind the scenes between the powerful movie studios, directors, screenwriters, and some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. The Sound of Music, based on the memoir of Maria Von Trapp, was turned into an enormously successful play and motion picture. This engaging story, set to the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, has charmed audiences around the globe, but how much of this delightful tale is true? Join John Kendrick as he takes an entertaining look at how the real Von Trapp story compares with the one portrayed in this delightful musical. 1939 Musicals BOOK DISCUSSIONS Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month prior to the discussion date. A Tale for the Time Being Sweet Tooth The diary of an unhappy Japanese teenager, the victim of bullying, washes ashore in the Pacific Northwest and is found by a novelist. Discussion Leader: Fran Cohen A young Cambridge graduate is recruited by the British Intelligence Agency MI-5 to become part of a new covert program designed to counter Communist propaganda during the Cold War. Discussion Leader: Candace Herman-Plotsker by Ruth Ozeki Wednesday, November 12 // 2pm by Ian McEwan Tuesday, December 9 // 2pm MONDAY MOVIES: 1:30 & 7PM The Railway Man Words and Pictures Viewer discretion is advised. This film is based on the autobiography of Eric Lomax, a World War II British officer taken prisoner by the Japanese and forced to work on the Thai-Burma railway. Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman star. A prep school teacher and an art instructor duel over which is the more effective in conveying ideas--words or pictures. Clive Owen and Juiliette Binoche star. November 3 // 2013, 116 min. Rated R For the Boys @ 1:30pm November 10 // 1991, 145 min. Rated R Viewer discretion is advised. A brassy singer and a well-known show business performer team up to entertain American troops over the course of 50 years and three wars. Bette Midler and James Caan star. Good Morning, Vietnam @ 7pm November 10 // 1987, 121 min. Rated R Viewer discretion is advised. An irreverent disc jockey shakes things up when he is assigned to the US Armed Services Radio Station in Vietnam. Robin Williams and Forest Whitaker star. November 17 // 2013, 111 min. Rated PG-13 Girl on a Bicycle December 1 // 2013, 101 min. Rated R Viewer discretion is advised. A Paris tour bus driver’s life becomes complicated after an attractive young lady on a bicycle pulls alongside his bus. Vincenzo Amato and Nora Tschirner star. Life of Crime December 15 // 2014, 98 min. Rated R Viewer discretion is advised. Two bungling kidnappers get more than they bargained for when a corrupt businessman refuses to pay ransom for the safe return of his wife. Jennifer Aniston and Tim Robbins star. WEDNESDAY MOVIE MATINEES: 2PM The Fault in Our Stars Jersey Boys This film is based on John Green’s best-selling novel about two teenagers who meet and fall in love while attending a support group for cancer patients. Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort star. Viewer discretion is advised. Based on the Tony Award winning musical, this film tells the story of four young men from New Jersey who come together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons. John Lloyd Young, Vincent Piazza, and Christopher Walken star. November 5 // 2014, 125 min. Rated PG-13 December 17 // 2014, 134 min. Rated R SUNDAY MOVIE MATINEES: 1:30PM Million Dollar Arm Maleficent An American sports agent struggling to stay in business devises an unusal recruiting strategy to lure fresh talent from abroad. John Hamm and Aasif Mandvi star. This prequel to Walt Disney’s animated classic Sleeping Beauty tells the story of the evil fairy Maleficent and the betrayal that turned her pure heart to stone. Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning star. November 23 // 2014, 124 min. Rated PG 2 December 7 // 2014, 97 min. Rated PG LECTURES THAT’S A SMASH! GREAT PRODUCERS OF THE 60s & 70s Thursday, November 6 // 7pm Clive Young presents this fast paced, multimedia program that profiles four of the most important record producers of the ‘60s and ‘70s: George Martin/The Beatles, Brian Wilson/The Beach Boys, Phil Ramone/Billy Joel, and Phil Spector/Wall of Sound. Using rare audio and video clips as well as backstories from recording studio sessions, Clive discusses how these producers shaped the careers and music of their famous clients and influenced the musical tastes of an entire generation. EL GRECO IN NEW YORK Thursday, November 13 // 2pm Art historian Ines Powell presents an insider’s perspective on the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s special exhibit of paintings by the great El Greco. Greek-born and Italian-trained, El Greco settled in Spain where his dramatic and emotional style puzzled many of his contemporaries. It was not until the 20th century that his unique approach was appreciated and recognized as a forerunner of both Expressionism and Cubism. This extraordinary exhibit at the Met includes El Greco paintings from The Hispanic Society of America. THE ENGLISH MANOR HOUSE: DOWNTON ABBEY AND BEYOND Wednesday, December 10 // 2pm Join Linda Watkin, royal lecturer and unabashed Anglophile, for a peek at life inside some of England’s grand manor houses, where the storylines of Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs originated. Learn about the British hierarchy, headed by the king, followed by dukes, earls, and barons, all supported by an army of servants. The lecture includes fascinating stories of lords and ladies, a tour of Highclere Castle, the setting for Downton Abbey, and a brief film. TECHNOLOGY TRAINING with Sharper Training Solutions ALL ABOUT eBAY Wednesday, November 5 // 6:30-8:30pm In this lecture/demo, learn how to buy and sell items using eBay, the world’s most popular online auction website. Topics include how to create an account, check the reliability of sellers and buyers, arrange payment, and ensure your online security. HOW TO BE AN eBAY SELLER Wednesday, November 19 // 6:30-8:30pm Learn how to sell items on eBay in this lecture/demo. Topics include how to set up an eBay seller’s account, write a description, set a price, post a picture online, and more. COOKING DEMO EVERYTHING BUT THE TURKEY Wednesday, November 12 // 7pm // Registration Required Treat your family and guests to the delicious side dishes that make Thanksgiving so special. Chop along with The Baking Coach, Lisa Basini, and learn the secrets to making homemade stuffing and cranberry chutney. Everyone leaves with a cornbread casserole to bake at home. IN THE GARDEN with the Oceanside Garden Club The Oceanside Garden Club invites the public to its informative programs and workshops. The Club welcomes new members from Oceanside and surrounding communities. FROM THE GARDEN TO YOUR HOME: DECORATING FOR THE HOLIDAYS Tuesday, November 18 // 7pm Keith Linsalata from Art Flower Shoppe of Rockville Centre demonstrates how to create beautiful floral arrangements and offers decorating tips that will make your home look festive for the holidays. ART GALLERY NOVEMBER & DECEMBER Knollwood Resurrected Photographs by Emil Shaddow CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP Wednesday, November 19 // 7pm Barbara Novack, writer-in-residence at Molloy College, hosts these highly regarded workshops for writers of fiction, non-fiction, memoir, and poetry. Writers with all levels of experience are welcome. Please bring writing supplies. 3 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS REGISTRATION GUIDELINES Residents of the Oceanside School District are given priority for our programs. In-person registration begins at 7pm. The Library reserves the right to limit the number of tickets given to any one person. Fees are nonrefundable. To secure a place in the program, patrons must pay (cash only) within three days of registering, or we will contact the next person on the waiting list. Out-of-district patrons may begin registering on the fourth day after in-person registration. Proof of age is required. In-person registration for the following programs begins Monday, November 3 at 7pm. Telephone registration begins Tuesday, November 4 at 9:30am, space permitting. Out-of-district registration begins Friday, November 7. BABY PLAYHOORAY (Ages 6 - 18 mos.) Tuesdays, November 4, 18, 25 // 10am // Fee: $12 Join us for a delightful program of music, movement, and rhymes. Caregiver must attend. PLAYHOORAY (Ages 18 mos. - 4 yrs.) Thursdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20 // 10am or 11am // Fee: $12 Fridays, Nov. 7, 14, 21 // 10am or 11am // Fee: $12 Molly Mouse stars in this creative, fun-filled program for toddlers and beyond. Caregiver must attend. YOGA FOR KIDS (Ages 6 - 12 yrs.) Fridays, Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5, 12 // 4:30pm // Fee: $20 Join our yoga master MaryClare for a fun-filled class that teaches relaxation and breathing methods as well as many yoga poses. Please wear loose-fitting clothes and bring a yoga mat or towel. 4 TOY TIME (Ages 18 mos. - 4 yrs) Mondays, November 10, 17, 24 // 10am or 11am Have fun with your toddler at this relaxed program of free play. Caregiver must attend. BOOKS & BABIES (Ages 4 - 12 mos.) Wednesday, November 12 // 10am This early literacy program showcases nursery rhymes and music. Caregiver must attend. MAD SCIENCE - DINOSAURS (Grades K - 2) Thursday, November 13 // 4:30pm Participate in a mini dinosaur excavation with REAL fossil casts! Make a cast of a dinosaur tooth to take home. PRE-K CRAFT (Ages 3 - 5 yrs.) Monday, November 17 // 1pm Join Miss Dotty for a Thanksgiving story and craft your very own downy Glovely Turkey. Caregiver must attend. TIME FOR TOTS (Ages 18 mos - 5 yrs.) Wednesdays, November 19, 26, December 3, 10 10:15am or 11:15am // Fee: $16 Pre-school readiness skills are learned through play in this fun-filled educational series. Caregiver must attend. ART WITH JOANNE (Grades K - 6) Wednesday, November 19 // 4:30pm Kids will gobble up the chance to make a Perky Turkey Thanksgiving centerpiece. LEGO CLUBS GRADES K - 2 Sunday, November 23 // 1pm Young builders join the LEGO fun. Caregiver must remain in the Children’s Room. GRADES 3 - 6 Sunday, November 23 // 2:30pm Join the fun and build something super with your friends or on your own. In-person registration for the following programs begins Monday, November 24 at 7pm. Telephone registration begins Tuesday, November 25 at 9:30am, space permitting. Out-of- district registration begins Friday, November 28. HOLA! SAY HELLO TO SPANISH (Ages 3-5yrs) Mondays, Dec. 1, 8, 15 // 4:30pm // Fee: $15 Children love this total immersion program that teaches colors, numbers, and short phrases in Spanish. MAD SCIENCE - OPTICAL ILLUSIONS (Grades 2 - 5) Thursday, December 4 // 4:30pm Seeing is not always believing! Trick your brain and learn the physics behind optical illusions, optics, reflection, and sight. Build and take home your own Mad Science Periscope. FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE: MALEFICENT Sunday, December 7 // 1:30pm This prequel to Walt Disney’s animated classic film Sleeping Beauty tells the story of the evil fairy Maleficent and the betrayal that turned her pure heart to stone. 2014, 97 min. Rated PG Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver. LEGO CLUBS GRADES K - 2 Sunday, December 14 // 1pm Young builders join the LEGO fun. Caregiver must remain in the Children’s Room. BABY PLAYHOORAY (Ages 6 - 18 mos.) Tuesdays, December 2, 9 // 10am // Fee: $8 Join us for a delightful program of music, movement, and rhymes. Caregiver must attend. PLAYHOORAY (Ages 18 mos. - 4 yrs.) Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11, 18 // 10am or 11am // Fee: $12 Fridays, Dec. 5, 12, 19 // 10am or 11am // Fee: $12 Molly Mouse stars in this creative, fun-filled program for toddlers and beyond. Caregiver must attend. GRADES 3 - 6 Sunday, December 14 // 2:30pm Join the fun and build something super with your friends or on your own. BOOKS & BABIES (Ages 4 - 12 mos.) Monday, December 15 // 10am This early literacy program showcases nursery rhymes and music. Caregiver must attend. 5 ART WITH JOANNE (Grades K - 6) Tuesday, December 16 // 4:30pm Let it snow! Decorate a cool three-dimensional snowflake to hang in your window. PRE-K CRAFT (Ages 3 - 5 yrs.) Wednesday, December 17 // 1pm Make a Chilly Snowman at Miss Dotty’s winter story craft. Caregiver must attend. BINGO (Grades K - 6) Tuesday, December 30 // 3pm Listen closely, mark your card, get five in a row... It’s not hard! ‘TWEENS AND TEENS PROGRAMS Please register for these programs at the Information Desk. ‘TWEEN SCENE ( Grades 4 - 8) TURKEY COOKIES Monday, November 10 // 7-8pm Decorate these adorable cookies using candy corn, M&Ms, and other treats. STENCIL MUGS Monday, December 8 // 7-8pm Create a unique mug using stencils and sharpies, which you will take home with some hot chocolate. Perfect for a holiday gift! ENVIRO BATTERY PROJECT Thursday, December 18 // 7-8:30pm You will be amazed at how you can light up a bulb or sound a buzzer using potatoes, salt walter, and mud. All participants will receive their own science kit, which includes wires, zinc and copper plates, plastic cups, and an LED. 6 TEENS (Grades 6 - 12) MOVIE NIGHT Fridays, November 7 & 14 // 6:30-9pm Watch the first two movies in THE HUNGER GAMES series while enjoying pizza and soft drinks in preparation for the release of MOCKINGJAY, PART 1 on November 21. CHOCOLATE MAKING CLASS Monday, November 17 // 7-8:30pm Learn the art of chocolate molding, chocolate painting, and candy making in this hands-on workshop. FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE Monday, November 24 // 7-9pm Jan and Tony Esposito will teach you what you need to know to successfully navigate the road to higher education. They will discuss the difference between the SAT and the ACT and share with you the proven techniques and strategies they have used to help hundreds of families send their children to the college of their choice without going broke. MY CHILD DID NOT GET INTO Harvardprincetonyale AND THAT IS ALL RIGHT Monday, December 1 // 7-8:30pm Professional college consultant Jonathan Hirsch will educate and enlighten college bound high school students about the road to success after college, which he contends is not contingent on whether you went to an Ivy League school, but rather on the skills and experience you gain at a school of higher education. Parents welcome. MANGA MOVIE NIGHT Friday, December 5 // 6:30-9pm Watch the latest manga movie release THE WIND RISES while enjoying pizza and soft drinks. LEGOS FOR TEENS Monday, December 29 // 7-8:30pm Teen fans of LEGOS become involved in creating beautiful designs using everyone’s favorite plastic building blocks. In-person registration is required for these classes. Payment is due at time of registration. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable. FITNESS FOR ADULTS YOGA 4 Thursdays, November 13, 20, December 4, 11 7-8pm // Fee: $20 // Registration Required Registered yoga instructor MaryClare Chiofalo returns with her popular classes. Add strength and flexibility through a flowing series of poses designed to calm one’s body and reduce stress levels. Participants must bring their own mats. TAI CHI - LEVEL 2 4 Tuesdays, November 18, 25, December 2, 9 11:15am-Noon // Fee: $20 // Registration Required Certified Fitness Specialist Helene Just leads these classes that can improve balance, stamina, coordination, and well-being. Tai Chi has been shown to reduce pain and stiffness, increase flexibility, and enhance muscle strength. Please wear comfortable clothes and footwear. Please note: Attendees must have already taken the beginners series. FIT AND FABULOUS 4 Tuesdays, November 18, 25, December 2, 9 12:10-12:50pm // Fee: $20 // Registration Required Get your feet moving and your hands clapping with Helene Just in this exercise program designed to increase strength, tone, balance, and stamina that can be done either sitting or standing. Wear comfortable clothes and footwear and bring a set of light weights and exercise bands. DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES EMPIRE SAFETY COUNCIL Class 1: Saturday, Nov. 8 // 10am-4pm (1 day class) Class 2: Tuesday & Thursday, Dec. 16 & 18 // 6-9pm (must attend both classes) Fee: $28 (Please make separate checks payable to Empire Safety Council; cash accepted. Open to all licensed drivers.) Registration for Oceanside School District residents begins immediately. Non-residents may register beginning Saturday, November 1, space permitting. AARP DRIVING CLASSES: 50+ Classes are formed from a waiting list, and eligible drivers may sign up at the Information Desk. We will contact you regarding dates/times of upcoming classes. Please note: Due to the popularity of these classes, there is an estimated 3-4 month wait before residents will be contacted for an available class. MAH JONGG FOR BEGINNERS 6 Mondays, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8 10:30am-Noon // Fee: $15 // Registration Required Please note: Must attend all 6 classes. Instructor Donna Miller-Small takes participants through the background and rules of this ancient game. Learn how to select a hand and develop winning strategies. Each participant must bring to class a NEW official Mah Jongg card. LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS - PART 2 4 Thursdays, November 13, 20, December 4, 11 7-8pm // No Fee // Registration Required Move up to the next level with Prof. Margherita Galofaro as she continues her popular language instruction series. Increase your vocabulary with everyday phrases and expressions and learn how to communicate in a variety of settings including restaurants, hotels, and transportation centers. JEWELRY WORKSHOP with Ofra Jewels CHARM BRACELET Tuesday, December 2 // 6:30pm Materials Fee: $12 (cash only) Registration Required Learn the technique of twisting wire to link beads and attach unique dangles to create a one-of-a-kind charm bracelet using fresh-water pearls, and semiprecious stones. LET’S DANCE BALLROOM DANCING 3 Wednesdays, December 3, 10, 17 // 7:30-8:30pm Fee: $10 // Registration Required // Singles Welcome Join professional dance instructor Catherine Politis in this three-part primer that teaches the basic steps to two popular American Rhythm style dances, the East Coast Swing and the Rumba. Class includes a brief history of each dance and tips on the proper rules of etiquette on and off the dance floor. 7 OCEANSIDE LIBRARY CARRIER RT. PRESORT 30 Davison Avenue Oceanside, New York 11572 (516) 766-2360 www.oceansidelibrary.com LIBRARY HOURS Monday - Friday.......................................................9:30am-9pm Saturday.....................................................................9:30am-5pm Sunday............................................................................Noon-5pm LIBRARY CLOSED Tuesday, November 11........................................Veterans Day Thursday, November 27.............................Thanksgiving Day Thursday, December 25....................................Christmas Day Thursday, January 1...........................................New Year’s Day SPECIAL LIBRARY HOURS Wednesday, Nov. 26........Thanksgiving Eve (9:30am-5pm) Tuesday, Dec. 16...Staff Conference (Library Opens: 11am) Wednesday, Dec. 24..................Christmas Eve (9:30am-1pm) Wednesday, Dec. 31.................New Year’s Eve (9:30am-1pm) NEWSLETTER STAFF Library Director/Editor: Evelyn Rothschild Contributing Writers: Kathy Heaney, Eleanor Mahoney, Barbara Mickowski Graphic Designer: Eleanor Mahoney Masthead Photo: Jeffrey Herzlich NASSAU COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE COURT RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS Monday, November 3 // 10am-2pm Representatives from the Nassau County Clerk’s Office will provide certified copies of land records (deeds, mortgages, and mortgage satisfactions), and Notary services to county residents for a fee. As part of the Veterans Recognition Program, office representatives can process veteran discharge papers (DD-214) and issue a Veterans Discount Card free of charge. For further information go to our wedsite: www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/CLERK/index.html TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD PROPERTY TAX FORUM CHALLENGING YOUR TAX ASSESSMENT: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Monday, December 8 // 7pm Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Donald X. Clavin, Jr. gives advice on how to challenge your property tax assessment and lower your taxes. Topics include how to obtain an application, tips on where to locate information on comparable home sales in your neighborhood, filing procedures, and deadlines. FREE MUSEUM PASSES Borrow a pass free-of-charge and spend an afternoon enjoying great works of art, strolling through beautiful gardens, or experiencing the wonders of science. Oceanside Library cardholders (18 years or older) may reserve a pass either in person at the Reference Desk or by calling 766-2360, option 5. NON-PROFIT ORG. Postage Paid Oceanside, NY 11572 Permit No. 690 ECRWSS POSTAL PATRON LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dan Faust, President Michael D’Ambrosio, Jr. Mary DiGiovanna Angela Iovino Florence Mensch Ellen Sullivan Wayne Vurture LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board regretfully announces the resignation of Cathy Dapolito as trustee. A passionate advocate for children with special needs, Mrs. Dapolito helped the Library expand services and awareness. In accordance with the Library’s by-laws, the Board has appointed Mary DiGiovanna to fill the vacancy and serve as trustee for the remainder of the term. Mrs. DiGiovanna has an MBA in finance and was a convertible arbitrage trader. She and her husband Frank raised their five children in Oceanside, and she has held numerous PTA and SEPTA positions of leadership. We are confident that Mrs. DiGiovanna’s breadth and depth of experience will make her a valuable addition to the Board, and we look forward to working with her. EVELYN ROTHSCHILD TO RETIRE After 31 years with the Oceanside Library, the last 15 as director, I have decided to retire at the end of January. My years at Oceanside have been the most rewarding of my long career, and I will always be grateful for the opportunity I was given to lead the Library. I want to thank our dedicated and supportive Library Board, which has worked diligently to expand library services, our outstanding staff, whose hard work has made the Oceanside Library second to none, and our wonderful community, without whose support the Library could not have flourished. The Library will always be a part of my life, and I leave confident that it will thrive in the years ahead as it continues to provide our community with vital services, resources, and programs.
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