Glen Cove Public Library Newsletter On any given day, most of what you do will involve computer systems. From the gadgets in your car, to programming your television, to filling out a health insurance form, we are surrounded by technology. We have reached the tipping point where performing basic tasks often require basic computer skills. If you do not already have these skills, now is the time to learn. Our knowledgeable librarians teach basic computer workshops, in English and Spanish, including: AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING BASIC INTERNET SEARCHING USING THE INTERNET TO COMMUNICATE BASIC WORD PROCESSING WITH MS WORD The class size will be limited to ensure everyone gets the personal attention necessary. Registration is required and takes place at the Reference desk. A $5.00 fee will reserve your seat and will be returned when you attend the class. The Glen Cove Library Board of Trustees and the staff would like to thank the Friends of the Library for their donation of the computers we use for these classes. They greatly benefit the Glen Cove Community. FREE TAX ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY AARP WEDNESDAYS, FEBRUARY 4 –APRIL 15, 10AM—2PM The Library will again offer free tax assistance throughout the tax season. This service is available to individuals of all ages and is not limited to senior citizens. Assistance will be provided by AARP trained volunteer instructors on a first-come-first-served basis. Please be sure to bring your tax package, W-2 forms, a copy of your 2013 tax return and all other information that might be helpful in correctly determining your tax refund. WHAT IFS IN HISTORY PRESENTED BY H & H SCHOLARS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 7PM St. John’s University Professors Howard Ehrlich and Harvey Sackowitz, collectively known as H & H Scholars, will get you thinking about some of the important ‘what ifs’ in history. What if Presidents Lincoln and Kennedy were not assassinated? What if the South had won the Civil War? What if the American Revolution had failed? Come join us and enjoy a fascinating discussion on alternate history. INCLEMENT WEATHER MESSAGE Winter is here—and with it comes the much-dreaded snow and ice. To ensure the safety of our patrons and staff, the Library may close early, have a delayed opening or be closed for the day. January/February 2015 BASIC COMPUTER WORKSHOPS In the event of inclement weather, please call 676-2130 to make sure that we are open. If the Library is closed, there will be a message on our telephone answering system. IN MEMORIAM It is with deep regret that the Board of Trustees and the Director of the Glen Cove Public Library, Kathie Flynn announce the passing of Roger Erickson, a Library Board of Trustee member since 2011. Mr. Erickson also served as liaison between the Library’s Board of Trustees and Friends of the Library group. He will be greatly missed. HOW TO PAY LESS INCOME TAX PRESENTED BY BARRY LISAK TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 6:30PM BOOK DISCUSSION AND AUTHOR VISIT! THE HOLLOW GROUND, BY NATALIE S. HARTNETT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2PM Barry Lisak offers a free seminar to help reduce one’s Federal and New York State taxes. Topics covered include education, homeownership, charitable contributions, medical investments, employee and miscellaneous deductions. New tax laws will be highlighted and a free booklet, Last Minute Tax Strategies, will be distributed to all attendees. Registration is not required; seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. Barry Lisak is an IRS enrolled agent and has been a tax professional for the last 30 years. He is currently the weekly tax columnist for New York’s civil service newspaper, The Chief. Librarian Carol Stern will lead a lively discussion of the book, The Hollow Ground - and author Natalie S. Hartnett will make a special visit to discuss her novel and explain what inspired her to write her story. Inspired by the real-life deadly coal fires in Pennsylvania, this debut novel is about Brigid Howley, whose family must move in with her estranged grandparents as the burning grows. As the family struggles to survive, Brigid uncovers a horrific secret. The Hollow Ground is a provocative and suspenseful story that is told with profound feeling. A question and answer session will follow the discussion and light refreshments will be served. The Friends of the Library will be selling copies of the book for you to have signed at the conclusion of the event. HEALTHY HEART PROGRAM PRESENTED BY ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL’S COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 11AM February is American Heart Month! Give yourself the love you deserve by learning what you can do to keep your heart healthy. Staff from St. Francis Hospital will explain risk factors for cardiovascular disease, stroke and high blood pressure. Learn how you can control some of the risk factors associated with heart problems and the important preventative measures you can take to encourage a healthy diet and lifestyle. NASSAU COUNTY CLERK MAUREEN O’CONNELL’S MOBILE OFFICE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 11AM—2PM AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPIRITUALS PERFORMED BY GEMINI JOURNEY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2PM Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell brings her new Mobile Office to the Library! Office representatives will be able to provide certified copies of land records (deeds, mortgages and mortgage satisfactions) and notary services, for a fee. The Mobile Office will also offer Clerk O’Connell’s Veterans Recognition Program, where office representatives can process veteran discharge papers (DD-214) and provide our Veterans Discount Card, free of charge. Gemini Journey is the violin/cello duo consisting of “musical and spiritual twins” Diane Block, violinist, and Terry Batts, cellist, who became friends in the 1980s while both studying at the Manhattan School of Music. Come and join them as they evoke the spirit of our American heritage by performing African-American Spiritual songs including “Don’t Let This Harvest Pass” and “I Got a Home in a Dat Rock”. Learn a bit about the history of the African American Spirituals and how this unique American art form led to the birth of the blues, jazz and other forms of music. AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 9AM—5PM COMING The AARP Smart Driver Course reduces driving record points and insurance costs. Registration is in person at the Reference desk and begins Tuesday, January 13 for Glen Cove residents and Tuesday, January 20 for all others, space permitting. The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Please make check or money order payable to: AARP and be sure to bring your AARP membership card with you to get the member rate for participation in this course. SOON!! A full-featured version of the Library’s website and catalog is under development for phones and tablets! This new app will allow you to quickly search for and request items in our catalog, and will provide easy access to your Glen Cove Public Library account so that you may view your account information, modify your personal preferences and so much more! 2. PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL PLEASE JOIN US FOR MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY! DRAFT DAY 110 MIN. (PG) 2014 TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 6PM On the day of the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver (Kevin Costner) has the opportunity to save football in Cleveland when he trades for the number one pick. He must quickly decide what he's willing to sacrifice in pursuit of perfection as the lines between his personal and professional life become blurred on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with dreams of playing in the NFL. A MOST WANTED MAN 121 MIN. (R) 2014 TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 6PM When a half-Chechen, half-Russian, brutally tortured immigrant turns up in Hamburg's Islamic community laying claim to his father's ill-gotten fortune, both German and US security agencies take a close interest. As the clock ticks down and the stakes rise, the race is on to establish this most wanted man's true identity: oppressed victim or destruction-bent extremist? THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU 103 MIN. (PG) 2014 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 6PM The dramatic comedy This is W here I Leave Y ou, is based on the hilarious and poignant best-selling novel by Jonathan Tropper. A Jewish family that isn't used to observing their faith's traditions is forced to fulfill their father's final wish and sit Shivah together for an entire week and confront their problems. GONE GIRL 103 MIN. (R) 2014 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 6PM On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports that his beautiful wife, Amy (Rosamund Pike), has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife? CON MARIA FERNANDA PARDO CONVERSACIONES EN ESPAÑOL MIERCOLES 15 DE ENERO & 19 DE FEBRERO, 7PM Venga a pasar un rato agradable y a conocer gente local y amantes de la cultura Hispana mientras practica español. Cada mes discutiremos una película en español previamente seleccionada y vista en casa por todos los participantes. El grupo se reune mensualmente el tercer miércoles de cada mes de 7pm a 8:30pm. Adultos y estudiantes de secundaria con avanzado conocimiento de este idioma son bienvenidos. Regístrese antes del programa. DISCUSIÓN DE LIBROS EN ESPAÑOL: “CORAZÓN TAN BLANCO” DE JAVIER MARIAS MIERCOLES 4 DE FEBRERO, 7PM Venga a compartir en español, sus impresiones del libro “Corazón tan Blanco” la novela que llevo al éxito a su escritor Javier Marías. Durante su viaje de novios Juan Ranz, accidentalmente escucha una conversación desde el balcón de su hotel en La Habana, desde ese momento presentimientos de desastre envolverán su matrimonio. Copias del libro están disponibles detrás del escritorio de Referencia. Por favor pida una copia a la Bibliotecaria de turno. WHAT'S NEW AT THE LIBRARY...... The Library is currently accepting registration for its Adult Literacy Program, which will star t in J anuar y 2015. This fr ee ser vice will be offered to the Glen Cove community in both English and Spanish. Those interested in learning to read and write must register at the Reference desk. NUEVO EN LA BIBLIOTECA….. La Biblioteca de Glen Cove está aceptando inscripciones para el programa de Alfabetización para adultos que empezar á en enero del 2015. Este servicio gratis en inglés y español será ofrecido a la comunidad de Glen Cove. Aquellos interesados en aprender a leer y escribir deberán inscribirse en el escritorio de Referencia. OVER THERE! PRESENTED BY BARRY RIVADUE THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 7PM Join Barry Rivadue, a noted Long Island film historian and videographer, as he brings the audience back in time. Revisit Glen Cove when it experienced the First World War and learn about the legendary Kings Point resident, George M. Cohan, and his creation of the classic anthem of the era, “Over There” Photographer Joan Harrison 3. FROM THE ROBERT R. COLES LONG ISLAND HISTORY ARCHIVES Carol Stern / Librarian, Emily Harrison-Ach/Assistant Please call (516) 676-2130 or email [email protected] for additional information. A LOOK AT THE PAST The nineteenth century saw a radical improvement in the types and speed of communication possible between Glen Cove and New York City. By the 1830s, the slow post-rider and the coastal sailing vessel were replaced by fast, sleek steamboats that carried mail and other communications in only one third of the time. The Long Island Railroad built the Glen Street railroad station in 1868. Although the speed of steamboats and trains were comparable, trains had less difficulty reaching Glen Cove during the winter months when the steamboats were paralyzed for weeks by frozen harbors. A small mysterious pamphlet of dull gray color with deckle edges found in the Robert R. Coles Long Island History collection contains short stories of local Long Island characters. The stories are written with wit and humor. The stories reveal how people spoke and entertained themselves in the 1800s. The following story, “Revenge” was originally published by the press of the Glen Cove Record. LOCAL CHARACTERS – “REVENGE” In these days of automobiles and autobuses, when a trip of ten or fifteen miles takes but a fraction of an hour, it seems a far cry to the time when such a trip was by horseback taking half a day and is probably one of the reasons why so many young men found their wives near home, for “courting a girl from a distance” was out of the question. Occasionally, however, one more courageous than the rest would make long trips to nearby towns to attend parties, or make calls. Such a one was Absolem, to whom distance made little difference. Absolem, who lived in Musketa Cove (now Glen Cove), greatly admired Matilda, whose home was in Oyster Bay. When he heard of a party to be held at Cow Bay (Port WashColes Family, ca. 1887 ington), he invited Matilda to accompany him and she accepted. The young couple were much alike in their dispositions. Matilda was bright, witty, attractive and somewhat inclined to flirt, while Absolem was equally snappy, with rather a quick temper. On the afternoon of the party, Absolem started early on horseback with a pillion behind him, on which Matilda was to ride. It was a fine afternoon and evening so that the ride from Musketa Cove to Oyster Bay and thence to Cow Bay was a pleasant one and greatly enjoyed by Absolem. But all his pleasure ended on arriving at the party, for Matilda met a young man who seemed to strike her fancy. She totally ignored Absolem for the rest of the evening. He was left to glower in the corner, his ire rising higher and higher as time passed. At the end of the party, Absolem strode out of the house, untied his horse and started for home. As he was leaving, someone called “Ain’t you taking Matilda?” “No, I ain’t,” replied Absolem. “I brought her, but the devil can take her home.” History does not record how Matilda did get home. ROBERT R. ROLES L.I. HISTORY ROOM HOURS The Glen Cove Library’s History Room is open to the public Monday, 2pm - 5pm and Thursday, 9am to 12 noon. Please stop by and browse the collection. Happy New Year! GLEN COVE HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE HISTORY ROOM If you have lost, misplaced, or had your yearbook destroyed over the years you may want to purchase one for $50.00. The following yearbooks available: 1956, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1978, 1969 and 1970. Please call or visit the History Room if you’d like to purchase a copy. 4. The staff of the Robert R. Coles Long Island History Room wishes you a happy and healthy new year! Please stop by and visit our wonderful and expansive collection. TEEN CORNER - GRADES 6 & UP JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 There are no fees for programs but registration is required. Please register online through the calendar on our website, www.glencovelibrary.org or call the Teen Services desk @ 516-676-2130 to register. ANY SOLDIER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 11AM MAKE A BLANKET TO DONATE THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 7 PM Provide comfort to a family in need by making a blanket that will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Earn community service credit while doing something for others! POTTERY PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH CLAYNATION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 7PM Join us as we collaborate with ClayNation to paint ceramic bowls to be donated to a soup kitchen in Glen Cove. Have fun decorating pottery and earn community service credit too! Since December 2006, through a website program called A nySoldier.com, we have been gathering numerous items generously donated by people in our community and collected in the Library. These items are sent to our soldiers serving in Afghanistan. This is an ongoing effort and we need your help organizing the donations into boxes and bringing them to the Post Office. Your assistance is welcome and can earn community service credit. Any donations to send to the soldiers would also be appreciated. Download free e-books and audiobooks with Nassau Digital Doorway TEEN ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAYS, JANUARY 8 AND FEBRUARY 5, 7PM Join us for our monthly TAB meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. TAB gives teens like you the opportunity to shape the Library’s services for teens. Be part of something fun and important while earning community service credit. Want to have a say in how things are run? Then join TAB! 6TH & 7TH GRADE BOOK DISCUSSION LIAR AND SPY, BY REBECCA STEAD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 4PM Seventh grader Georges moves into a Brooklyn apartment building and meets Safer, a twelveyear-old self-appointed spy. Georges becomes Safer's first spy recruit. His assignment? Tracking the mysterious Mr. X, who lives in the apartment upstairs. But as Safer becomes more demanding, Georges starts to wonder: what is a lie, and what is a game? How far is too far to go for your only friend? Liar & Spy will keep you guessing until the end. Copies of the book are available at the Teen Services desk. Need a new book to read on your e-Book reader? On the go with your iPhone? Check out a book from the Nassau Digital Doorway! This collection of downloadable media includes both e-Books and audiobooks and can be used with a full variety of digital devices. You can download popular teen fiction and nonfiction books, including well-known classics, and much more. Check out up to five titles (audiobooks & e-Books combined) at a time. You do not need to return a borrowed item. Once the lending period has elapsed, the title is automatically returned to the library. There are no late fees! Read what you love; anywhere you like! Go to www.glencovelibrary.org and click on the “Download eBooks and audiobooks” icon to get started. 19TH ANNUAL VALENTINE CANDY GUESSING GAME CONTEST FEBRUARY 1—13 Can you guess how many M&M’s are in the jar at the Teen desk? If you guess the correct number (or come closest to it) you will win an iTunes gift card. The winner will be called on Saturday, February 14. Good Luck! Questions? Contact Joanna Cabo, Teen Services Librarian at [email protected] or 516-676-2130 5. GLEN COVE PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES January/February 2015 Registration for all programs begins on Monday, January 5th. You may register online through our Library’s website: www.glencovelibrary.org. Y ou may also register in the Children’s Room or by calling 676-2130. As a courtesy to others, if you are not able to attend a program, please cancel your registration. There are no fees for any program. The Children’s Room welcomes children of all abilities. If you require special accommodations, please contact Anna E. Dunlop, Head of Children’s Services. ANNUAL WRITE AND ILLUSTRATE YOUR OWN BOOK CONTEST Sharpen those pencils and get your creative juices flowing! It’s time for our annual book contest. We invite all children in grades 2 - 5 to submit an original book they both wrote and illustrated. Glen Cove librarians will read the books with consideration to grade level. Books will be judged on originality, creative expression, storyline, correct grammar usage and neatness of presentation. Author and illustrator may collaborate on one book, but only two students per book, please. If computer art or photography is used, credit must be given and it will be judged by its creative use within the story. Be sure to label all books with name, age, grade, school and phone number. Note to teachers: if you are sending in books for your class, please include a separate typed list of the students who are entering the contest. Books are due the week of February 23rd. Winners will be announced in March. All entrants will receive certificates and the winning books will be displayed in the Children’s Room. Contest winners, their families, teachers and principals will be invited to an Award Ceremony on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. On January 10 th we are having a special Writing Workshop - see page 7 for additional information. PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Parents and/or caregivers who attend our pre-school programs are encouraged to participate with their children. PLAY HOORAY FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 10:30AM This special program will have your toddler up and moving with nursery rhymes, books, music and dancing. AGES: 18 months—4 years, with adult REGISTRATION: Yes WINTER STORY CRAFT FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 10:30AM We’ll read some great bear stories, learn about hibernation and create a cute bear craft. Dress to mess. AGES: 2—5 years, with adult REGISTRATION: Yes A TIME FOR KIDS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 10:30AM Join us for music and have fun while making a special craft to take home. AGES: 18 months—4 years, with adult REGISTRATION: Yes THANK YOU, FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY! The Friends of the Library was formed in 1970 to serve as a liaison between the Library and the community to help promote the Library in its mission to provide the best materials and services to its patrons. The Friends also handle all aspects of fund-raising for the Library and have provided funding for many Children’s programs, books for outreach programs and most recently, the Friends graciously donated the funds for the purchase of three comfortable and colorful Tenjam cubes for seating at our Children’s iPad station. They are getting a lot of use and we are very grateful for them. The Friends meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 10:30am and welcome new members. STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY Storytimes are a wonderful way to introduce children to the Library and the joy of books. The Children’s librarians enjoy sharing this love of books with our young patrons through stories, music and simple literature-based crafts. Storytime begins the week of January 19 th and continues through the week of February 23rd. BOOKS ALIVE STORYTIME—MONDAYS, 4:15PM JANUARY 26, FEBRUARY 2, 9 & 23 Designed for children with some school and library experience, we’ll meet in the Community Room for stories, and participate in a discussion and literature-related activity. Parents may wait upstairs in the Library. AGES: 4—6 years REGISTRATION: Yes TODDLER STORYTIME - TUESDAYS, 10:30AM Young children will listen to books, interact with flannel board stories, sing and dance to music and create a simple craft. AGES: 21/2—3 years, with adult REGISTRATION: Yes MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME—THURSDAYS, 10:30AM This participatory program introduces our youngest patrons to the Library with a half-hour of nursery rhymes, fingerplays, music and short storybooks. AGES: 18—30 months, with adult REGISTRATION: Yes HISTORIAS EN ESPAÑOL—MIÉRCOLES A LAS 4:30PM Venga con sus hijos a disfrutar de historias en español con nuestra bibliotecaria bilingüe. Habrán historias, canciones, manualidades y galletas. Por favor regístrese. AGES: 4—8, with adult STORYTIME IN SPANISH—WEDNESDAYS, 4:30PM Come enjoy stories in Spanish, songs, crafts and cookies with our bilingual librarian. AGES: 4—8, with adult WINTER SATURDAY DROP-IN STORYTIME SATURDAYS, JANUARY 3 TO FEBRUARY 28, 10:30AM Join us for stories and crafts! We will read winter-themed stories and have a simple craft that you can work on with your child. 6. GLEN COVE PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES January/February 2015 Registration for all programs begins on Monday, January 5th. You may register online through our Library’s website: www.glencovelibrary.org. You may also register in the Children’s Room or by calling 676-2130. As a courtesy to others, if you are not able to attend a program, please cancel your registration. There are no fees for any program. The Children’s Room welcomes children of all abilities. If you require special accommodations, please contact Anna E. Dunlop, Head of Children’s Services. ‘TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY’ DAY! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2 PM The staff of the Library are excited to celebrate “Take Your Child to the Library Day”! Please register. 2pm - “Jungle Jam” puppet show is no ordinary animal adventure...Join in the fun with this hilarious cast of characters. Hear the beat, sing the songs and tap your feet! This musical comedy explores animals from around the world and even includes a trip back in the time to the days of the dinosaurs. 2:30pm - 4:30pm - KidPix Child ID program, sponsored by County Executive Ed Mangano’s office, gives parents a convenient way to keep their child’s important information on a single, wallet-sized ID card. The KidPix card includes the child’s name, physical description, contact information, photograph and the child’s fingerprint is also included on the back of the card. Photos and fingerprints will be processed on site on a first-come-first-served basis, with numbers given to the parents at 2pm. 3pm - 4:30pm - Raffles, Library card sign-up and make-and-take a craft all to celebrate our wonderful Library and its impact on families through education, learning and fun! SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS LEGO CLUB - THURSDAYS, JANUARY 8 & FEBRUARY 12, 4:30PM Come spend an hour free-building and flex your creative building and mental muscles with everyone’s favorite medium. Donations of Legos are welcome. GRADES: 1—4 REGISTRATION: No WRITING WORKSHOP - SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2PM Are you an author? Do you want to write a book? In anticipation of our annual book contest, we’ll explore creative writing tips and techniques. Skills developed through creative writing improve literacy abilities and encourage creative thinking. GRADES: 2—5 REGISTRATION: Yes VALENTINE STORY CRAFT - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 4:30PM Create a special Valentine craft using a heart-shaped pattern, textured paper and decorations. Your textured hearts will be great to hang up for Valentine’s Day. GRADES: K & up REGISTRATION: Yes MARDI GRAS MASKS - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2PM Using beautiful decorations, create a one-of-a-kind mask to wear or use it as a decoration for your room. AGES: K & up REGISTRATION: Yes CHILDREN’S BOOK DISCUSSION, MOVIE AND SNACK CHARLOTTE’S WEB, BY E. B. WHITE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2PM We’ll have a short discussion of this classic, well-loved book and enjoy watching the movie. A light snack will be provided and you are welcome to bring your own. Please pick up a copy of the book when registering. GRADES: K & up REGISTRATION: Yes DATABASES FOR CHILDREN Check out the Library’s Databases for children! Go to glencovelibrary.org and click on the Children’s Services tab to link to the great electronic resources we offer including the TumbleBook Library (animated literacy database), Muzzy (language learning center) and Tutor.com (online homework help). Find these databases and more as well as links to reputable websites. 7. SATURDAY SCIENCE PROGRAMS TOO FAR TO JUMP: THE SCIENCE OF ENGINEERING SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2PM Bridges cross rivers and canyons (and trolls), but what makes it strong? Educator Susan Sears will teach young engineers using everyday materials to design bridges. Compete to build the strongest troll-proof bridge! GRADES: 2—5 REGISTRATION: Yes CARNIVAL SCIENCE PRESENTED BY THE SCIENCE MUSEUM OF LONG ISLAND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2PM Ever wonder why some carnival games are so difficult to win? Learn the secrets behind the classic games and become an expert at winning them. Use your knowledge to create some carnival games of your own. GRADES: 2—5 REGISTRATION: Yes CHESS WORKSHOP TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 24, MARCH 3 & 10, 7PM Presented by the Chess Nuts of Long Island, this ever popular class will teach beginner and intermediate students chess moves and strategies. Have fun learning this challenging game. GRADES: 2—5 REGISTRATION: Yes GLEN COVE PUBLIC LIBRARY 4 GLEN COVE AVENUE GLEN COVE, NEW YORK, 11542-2885 516-676-2130 Non-Profit Organization US POSTAGE PAID Glen Cove, NY11542 Permit No.15 Library Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 - 9, Friday & Saturday 9 - 5, Summer Saturday 9 - 1, Sunday 1 - 5 (October-May) Board of Trustees meets every third Tuesday, 6:45pm in the Library's Robert R. Coles L.I. History Room. Board of Trustees: Director: Kathie Flynn Toni Ann Kessel Michael Maher Antonia Petrash Ellen Savino Current Resident Or: ECRWSS Mayor: Reginald Spinello Newsletter Editor: Treasurer: Richard Klenkel Amy Mondello ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES Newsletter January/February 2015 Web Site URL: http://www.glencovelibrary.org email: [email protected] LIBRARY EXHIBITS Monday Evenings, 6 to 8pm The Library offers English as a Second Language classes on Monday evenings, from 6 to 8pm. Students must be at least 18 years of age and are expected to attend classes regularly once enrolled. Call the Library or stop by the Reference desk to register. There is a $40 materials fee, which is payable by U.S. Postal Service money order only. Please make money order payable to: The Glen Cove Public Library. WRITERS’ GROUP SATURDAYS, JANUARY 3 AND FEBRUARY 7, 10AM The Writer's Group continues to meet on the first Saturday of each month. If you are a serious writer, come join them for a lively exchange of ideas. IN THE LOBBY SHOWCASES: February - Collection of Hearts by Caroline Kielbasa IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM: January - Landscapes by Mirella Vasconcelos February - Bob’s Photography by Bob Slitzan Thank You, Woman’s Club Garden Group! The Glen Cove Public Library wishes to thank the members of the Glen Cove Woman’s Club Garden Group for the beautiful displays they create, which adorn our Circulation desk each season. These hand-made floral decorations help to spruce up our Circulation area and are enjoyed by all who visit the Library. We appreciate the thoughtful gesture! LIBRARY CLOSINGS The Library will be closed on the following dates: Thursday, January 1 (New Y ear’s Day) Sunday, January 18 & Monday, January 19 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) Sunday, February 15 & Monday, February 16 (Presidents’ Day) 8.
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