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EAST MEADOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
NEWSLETTER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ellen Matishek, President
Audrey Fixell, Vice President
Janet Barsky
Henry Olshin
Michael Turner
J a n ua ry & F e b rua ry 2 0 1 5
AARP Tax Help by Appointment Only!
Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 3 through April 14
From 11 a.m. through 2 p.m.
AARP Representatives will be at EMPL on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning
Tuesday, February 3 through Tuesday, April 14 to offer help filling out simple tax
returns.
This service is geared to those over 50 years of age. As was put into practice last
year, AARP is again requiring appointments for anyone wanting to use their Tax Help service.
You MUST have an appointment to have an AARP tax preparer work on your tax return.
We will be taking appointments two weeks in advance of the next month. Registration begins
Tuesday, January 20 for the month of February. Registration begins Tuesday, February 17
for March. And, registration begins Tuesday, March 17 for the month of April. Please call
794-2570 ext. 216 for appointments and information. Space is very limited. If you miss your appointment, you will need to sign up for another time. Please see the full list of requirements below.
see pages 20 & 21
Opens Sunday, January 11, 2015
You will need to bring the following to your appointment:
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Your photo ID
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Your Social Security card – or if you are collecting social security, your 1099SSA information
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Social Security cards for dependents
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All tax statements for the year for which the return is being prepared
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Copies of last year’s returns - if last year’s returns are not available, you must know if a NY State
refund was received last year, and if so, was an itemized deduction taken, and if state and local
income taxes were deducted on schedule A.You must know if there was a capital loss carryover
last year.
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No returns will be prepared for adult children who are not present.
Joint Returns
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Both spouses must be present to sign the form – The only exception to both spouses being present is if one spouse is disabled, and a doctor, hospital, or nursing home’s note is presented on the
responsible organization’s official letterhead
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Both spouses must provide a photo ID
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Both spouses must bring social security card, or 1099SSA
Filing “Married Filing Separately”
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Your spouse’s SS# and AGI (adjusted gross income) must be provided
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You must know whether your spouse has already filed a return
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You must know whether a standard, or itemized, deduction was taken by your spouse
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If dependents are involved, the you should be in a position to indicate whether there is a credible
agreement as to which spouse takes the exemptions.
Please Note:
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If a 1099B (sale of stock or mutual fund) is presented, there be no more than 6 transactions
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If a 1099B (sale of stock or mutual fund) is presented, the date of purchase and basis must be
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provided. If this information is not on the broker’s statement, the taxpayer must ask the
broker, or consult an historical price web site to establish a credible cost basis.
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If itemized deductions are to be taken, the amounts of medical, prescription drug, supplemental
medical insurance premiums, and dental bills should be calculated by the taxpayer, along with any
charitable contributions, and clearly presented in written form for the tax counselor.
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All documents should be removed from envelopes, to expedite your processing time.
Take a look
inside aT:
Book Discussions
pg. 3, 13 & 18
Cabaret, Concerts, & Art
pg. 4, 5 & 11
Calendar of Events
pg. 22 & 23
Children’s Room
pg. 2, 16 & 17
Family Programs
pg. 2, 5, 20 & 21
Films
pg. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 12
Friends Programs
pg. 13
Programs
pg. 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20. & 21
Young Adult Happenings
pg. 11, 14 & 15
EMPL Family Programs:
Simple Cooking
Mondays at 7 p.m.
January 5 – Chinese Egg Roll Fried Rice
February 2 – Chocolate Cheese Cake Truffles
and Chocolate Covered Strawberries
March 2 – Get Ready for Saint Patty’s Day!
Shamrock Cookie Decorating Like the Pros
Easy cooking programs for family and friends to share together. There is
nonrefundable $10 materials fee for each person cooking.You will have
the food to take home (unless you eat it during the program).
Space limited. Contact PR for openings at 794-2570 ext. 560.
Amateur Observers Society (AOS) presents
The Young Astronomers Program at 1 p.m.
Saturdays, January 10, February 7, March 7
Ages 7 through 13 with an Adult
The AOS is the winner of the prestigious Astronomy
Magazine’s 2009 Out of this World Outreach Award
and a highly regarded organization throughout the
country. Space is limited for the hands-on workshops.
Registration is essential. You may register for one
or all of the sessions by calling 794-2570 ext.
560 or online at www.eastmeadow.info.
Spirit Sky Drum Circle
Tuesday, January 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Legislator
Norma Gonsalves
Brings You Property
Tax Grievance Forums
Wednesday, January 7
from 2 - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, February 25
from 7– 9 p.m.
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County Legislator Norma Gonsalves
will bring experts from the Assessment Review Commission to talk to
us about exemptions and
grieving taxes.You will be able to
pick up forms and ask questions
at this meeting.
Come have some fun and experience all the
benefits of playing the drum-reduce tension and
stress, connect yourself to others, place yourself in the present moment, gain self-realization,
reduce negative feelings and chronic pain, boost
the immune system, access the entire brain and gain realization of a higher
power. These circles are interactive and NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. Bring your family and friends - everyone is welcome!
Beginning Knitting
Tuesdays, January 13, 20, and 27
at 1 p.m.
Learn to knit with Master Knitter, Marlene Proct.
Learn the basics by making a scarf. You must bring:
1 pair of #9 knitting needles and a skein of worsted
wool. Space is limited. Registration begins on
Monday, January 5.
let’s Talk about it: Muslim Journeys is a scholar-led reading and discussion program designed to foster
opportunities for informed community conversations about the histories, faith, and cultures of Muslims
around the world and within the United states. This is only available to sites that have been selected to receive the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf. ala and neH invited the humanities councils and public, academic, and community college libraries that are participating in the Bookshelf to apply for let’s Talk about it.
in May 2013, neH and ala selected 125 libraries and humanities councils to participate in the project.
Each participating site will focus on one of five Muslim Journeys themes, hosting a five-part, scholar-led
reading and discussion series exploring the theme and related books.
We have chosen the theme
American Stories. Our scholar is
Erum Jaffer of New York University. Look out for our accompanying programs. Please see our
schedule of book discussions on
Mondays at 7 p.m. below:
Monday, January 12 – Snow
by Orhan Pamuk,
translated by Maureen Freely
Monday, February 9 – Dreams of Trespass
by Fatima Mernissi
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CONCERTS AT EMPL
Dessert and coffee
are sold to support
the Friends of EMPL.
Please do not bring
food.
Coffee/tea - $.50
Pastries - $3.00
All reservations can be made in the Public Relations
Office, online at www.eastmeadow.info, or by phone
at 516-794-2570 x 560 at 9 a.m. the day that
reservations open for a specific event.
ALAN ROSS TRIO
Friday, January 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Al Quinn and Scott Ross came together to recreate the 50’s and 60’s
jazz sounds of electric organ. This signature blend of guitar an organ
brings a different feel to their jazz. Join us for a very special way to
herald in the New Year. Check PR for openings.
Songs for the Heart, Mind and Funny Bone
with Patricia Shih and Stephen Fricker
February 6 at 7:30 p.m.
“...a very prolific, wonderful songwriter...I’m a lucky musician to live long enough to see people like
you coming along.” - Pete Seeger
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary Declares:”Pat Shih is an absolutely delightful performer. Her
songs and her voice are true - from the heart.”
Patricia’s eclectic style blends folk with jazz, Broadway, classical, rock and country. Her
insightful lyrics are concerned with peace, tolerance, the environment, and the rights and
dignity of all living things. Ms. Shih moves her listeners to search for common thread that
runs through humanity, and to celebrate the differences between us.
Reservations open on Thursday, January 22.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY SONGS with
Paul Joseph Quartet
March 6 at 7:30 p.m.
The Paul Joseph Quartet is known for its unique jazz arrangements of classical music, as
exemplified in its performance with New York’s Nova Philharmonic of Mozart Meets Jazz.
As well as their Classical Jazz programming, they’ve concertized extensively the past several
years doing a variety of American Songbook composer-theme programs featuring Gershwin, Rodgers, Porter, Kern, Ellington and even holiday jazz. The PJQ’s dynamic rhythm section consists of drummer Mike Corn and bassist Edgar Mills, both seasoned performers and
producers, who are joined by the eclectic violinist Susan Mitchell.
Reservations open on Thursday, February 19.
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Sunday Events at 2 p.m.
All reservations can be made in the
Public Relations Office, online at www.eastmeadow.info, or
by phone at 516-794-2570 x 560 at 9 a.m.
the day that reservations open for a specific event.
This series has been made possible with public funds from the new York state Council of the arts, a public agency.
Caroline Doctorow — Songs of the Dust Bowl
January 18
Elder Statesmen
In partnership with Long Island Traditions
January 25
Caroline Doctorow, whom No Depression.com., the music publication finds “akin to Emmylou Harris, Nanci Griffith, Judy Collins and Lucinda Williams…” is back at EMPL. Ms. Doctorow has recently released several retrospective albums interpreting the songs of earlier American Folk Songwriters. Another Country…The Songs of Richard and Mimi Farinã received critical acclaim and was called
by critic Steve Maddeo “an album that enters the folk canon as one of the best collections of the
recording of specific artists.” Caroline will be singing Songs of the Dust Bowl in conjunction with our
exhibition of “Dust, Drought and Dreams Gone Dry.”
Reservations open beginning Tuesday, January 6.
The Elder Statesmen is a traditional gospel group. On average, the members are over age 60, and
their name “characterizes who they are collectively.” The group consists of Joe Warren, Ronny
Alford, Douglas Covington and Teddy Williams. The music teaches about the cultural legacy of
African Americans, and the historical role of gospel music. Their program includes explorations
of the musicians’ family histories and how African American culture is reflected in gospel
performance. Reservations open beginning Tuesday, January 13.
Randy Noojin with Hard Travelin’
February 8
Noojin re-creates one such performance (Woody Guthrie), and the nonspectacle of this stripped-down
one-man show has an unexpected power that matches the simple potency of Guthrie’s most famous song,
“This Land Is Your Land.” Chicago Tribune, Nina Metz and Kerry Reid
Randy is back. One of the most popular performers we have ever had at EMPL! His one man
show, Hard Travelin’ written and performed by Randy, brings home the power of Woody Guthrie,
the ability of music to bring us together, and the lasting force of the Great Depression and the
Dust Bowl. Reservations open beginning Tuesday, January 27.
Sylph Chamber Music
February 15
Ko-Eun Yi
February 22
Steel Sensation
In partnership with Long Island Traditions
March 8
Romance lingers for us at EMPL. Prolong the warmth of Valentine’s Day with Sylph. The group
represents the element of air and is the paradigm in medieval natural philosophy from which
sound and music come forth. Proficient from the classics to jazz, Sylph brings forth an intimate
atmosphere which engulfs the audience. Featuring Ann Zalkind (piano), Gerard Rueter (oboe) and
Nadine Scharman (flute). Reservations open beginning Tuesday, February 3.
Korean pianist Ko-Eun Yi, a winner of the 2013 CAG Victor Elmaleh Competition, has earned
praise for playing with “élan and fire and a surplus of bravura technique” (Cincinnati Enquirer).
She has garnered numerous top prizes in her young career, with recent successes at the 2010
World Piano Competition in Cincinnati and the 2011 Wideman International Piano Competition
in Jackson, Mississippi. She is back at EMPl! Join us for a truly spectacular afternoon.
Reservations open beginning Tuesday, February 10.
Steel Sensation is a Trinidadian steelband founded in 1995 by Ian Japsi. The group’s members range
in age from 21 to 40 years old. The repertoire includes calypsos, jazz melodies, bolero, and show
tunes. They play on family occasions and religious holidays. In this program, Steel Sensation members discuss the music and cultural history of Trinidad, and how steelbands overcame political
obstacles in order to perform at traditional celebrations.
Reservations open beginning Tuesday, February 17.
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all Friday Films at 1:00* & 7:30 p.m. unless noted
Jersey Boys
January 9
The story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New
Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four
Seasons.
Rated: R
Running Time: 2 hr. 14 min.
Macho Man Movie Night
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
January 16 at 7:30 p.m. (ONLY)
It now has been ten years since the release of the simian virus that has all but
wiped out the human race. Caesar and his civilization of genetically advanced
apes has taken over the world. A small group of humans that survived the
virus are discovered and a wary peace has been made between the two
groups. The peace unfortunately has no chance of surviving as the two groups
inevitably head for the conflict that will eventually determine who will control the future of Earth.
Rated: PG-13
Running Time: 2 hr. 10 min.
Chef
January 23
A chef who loses his restaurant job starts up a food truck in an effort to
reclaim his creative promise, while piecing back together his estranged family.
Rated: R
Running Time: 1 hr. 37 min.
Million Dollar Arm
January 30
A sports agent stages an unconventional recruitment strategy to get talented
Indian cricket players to play Major League Baseball. Stars Alan Arkin, Jon
Hamm, Aasif Mandvi.
Rated: PG
Running Time: 1 hr. 54 min.
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And So It Goes
February 13
A self-absorbed realtor enlists the help of his neighbor when he’s suddenly
left in charge of the granddaughter he never knew existed until his estranged
son drops her off at his home. Stars Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton.
Rated: PG-13
Running Time: 1 hr. 34 min.
Maleficent
February 20 at1 p.m. (ONLY)
A vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the
child may be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land.
Rated: PG
Running Time: 1 hr. 54 min.
My Old Lady
February 27
Maggie Smith, Kevin Kline, and Kristin Scott Thomas star in this touching, funny, and charming film. A down-and-out New Yorker inherits an apartment in
Paris from his estranged father and is stunned to find a refined old lady living
there with her protective daughter. Brilliantly cast, moving, and engrossing.
Rated: PG-13
Running Time: 1 hr. 54 min.
For R - Rated movies, children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Special Film Screening
Transcending Fear (Documentary by NTDTV)
Monday, February 2 at 12:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker: George Wei
This documentary talks about China’s top attorney - Gao Zhisheng’s story.
Born in a cave with only stars to tell time, Gao Zhisheng overcomes incredible odds
to become one of China’s top attorneys. The people call him “The Conscience
of China.” But, in the eyes of the Communist Party, he goes too far. After speaking
out against taboo human rights abuses, Gao is abducted and tortured. Secret police
hold his wife and children hostage. Gao is forced to choose between his lifelong
quest for justice and his love for his family. This film is a must-see for anyone wishing
to understand the tensions bubbling below the surface of today’s China-or to meet
one of the most noble freedom fighters of our time.
Rated: Documentary NR
Running Time: 1 hr. 11 minutes
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East Meadow Public Library
Anime
Toon Block
Hosted by Kelly Gordon, anime artist and writer.
share your affection, enthusiasm and interest for Anime! Discussion Group. Movie Viewing. Open to ALL ages.
The Wind Rises
(FAMILY PROGRAM)
Wednesday, January 21 at 6 p.m.
Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired
by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted from a young age and unable to be a pilot, Jiro joins
a major Japanese engineering company in 1927 and becomes
one of the world’s most innovative and accomplished airplane
designers.
Rated PG-13
Running Time: 2 hr. 6 min.
Hal
Wednesday, February 18 at 6 p.m.
Kurumi s heart was broken by the sudden death of her
boyfriend in a tragic airplane accident. Forced to carry on
without her beloved Hal, she fell into a reclusive and joyless
existence. Kurumi had given up on the world, but a brilliant
scientist devised a plan to win her back. By melding futuristic
technology with the binary equivalent of human emotion, they
created an ultra-lifelike robotic surrogate to take Hal’s place
and lure Kurumi from her shroud of solitude. Resistant at first,
this shattered beauty slowly yielded to her feelings of longing and took comfort in the company of a robot. Though
their unique bond grew stronger with each passing day, Kurumi and Hal would soon discover that nothing about their
artificial love story was quite as it seemed.
Running Time: 60 min.
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Friday, February 20 at 6 p.m.
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Presented by
EMcon Animefest and
Anime Toon Block
PIKA-PIKA-PIKAA-PIII!!!
( TRANSLATION: Hey everyone! )
Do you love Poke’mon? Well if you do, come and join the fun! We are
having a Party that is all about Poke’mon! We will have artists alley,
cosplay, games, trivia, tournaments, treats and much, much more!
TEENS, COME TO THE EAST MEADOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
TO CELEBRATE OUR 2ND ANNUAL POKE’MON PARTY!)
Friday, February 20
at 6 p.m.
This is an Young Adult program.
Students in grades 6-12 ONLY
unless otherwise noted.
Classic Film
From the archives of film historian John Carpenter
Hard to Handle (1933)
Friday, January 2 at 1 p.m.
Bare Knees (1928)
Friday, February 6 at 1 p.m.
Small time con artist Lefty Merrill has co-organized a crooked dance marathon
and set-up his girlfriend to win the prize money. When his partner disappears with
money before the contest is over, he’s forced to come up with a series of cons to
help pay it back. Stars James Cagney NOT as a gangster!
Rated: Approved
Running Time: 1 hr. 18 min.
A young married woman in a small town is visited by her sister, a single “flapper”
who causes a scandal in town with her bobbed hair and short skirts. She attracts
the attentions of some of the local men, which causes an even greater scandal-which is made worse when her sister abruptly leaves her boorish husband for
another man.
Rated: NR
Running Time: 1 hr. 1 min.
GOIN’ TO TOWN (1935) Friday, March 6 at 1 p.m.
Goin’ to Town is the story of an ambitious woman named Cleo Borden (Mae West)
who grew up in a saloon. She loves the men and the men love her, but her aspirations lead her to enter into a contract to marry a wealthy man. He dies and leaves
her all of his fortune. She soon learns that although she has money, she is not yet a
lady, so she embarks on a journey to become one.
Rated: Passed
Running Time: 1 hr. 14 min
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Independent Film
Moderator: dylan skolnick of the Cinema arts Center
The Dust Bowl: a film by Ken Burns
Moderator: Dr. Martin Haas
Part I:The Great Plow Up
Part II: Reaping the Whirlwind
Monday, January 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 12 at 12:30 p.m.
The Dust Bowl chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, when a frenzied wheat boom on the southern Plains, followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s, nearly swept away the
breadbasket of the nation.Vivid interviews with over two dozen survivors,
combined with photographs and rare movie footage, bring to life stories of
incredible human suffering and equally incredible human perseverance.
The Dust Bowl: Part I
The Great Plow Up
Monday, January 26 at 7:30 pm.
In 1931, a decade-long drought begins, exacerbated by the Great Depression. Huge dust storms carry off the exposed, over cultivated topsoil, killing
crops and livestock. “Dust pneumonia” breaks out, threatening children’s
lives. And just when it seems things could not get any worse, in 1935 the
most catastrophic dust storm in history strikes on “Black Sunday.”
Rated:TV Documentary
Running Time: 2 hr.
The Dust Bowl: Part II
Reaping the Whirlwind SPECIAL DAY AND TIME****
Thursday, February 12 at 12:30 p.m.
The crucible of dust, drought and Depression only intensifies. Many people
on the southern Plains, including an itinerant songwriter named Woody
Guthrie, give up and join a “migration of the defeated” to California. Franklin Roosevelt’s administration attempts to help them through New Deal
programs. Survivors recount their families’ desperate times, their joy at the
rains’ return, and the lessons learned--and sometimes forgottenwl.
Rated:TV Documentary
Running Time: 2 hr.
Love is Strange
Monday, February 23
After nearly four decades together, Ben (John Lithgow) and George (Alfred
Molina) finally tie the knot in an idyllic wedding ceremony in lower Manhattan. But when George loses his job soon after, the couple must sell their
apartment and temporarily live apart until they can find an affordable new
home. While George moves in with two cops (who live downstairs, Ben
lands in Brooklyn with his nephew, wife and their teenage son. While struggling with the pain of separation, Ben and George are further challenged
by the intergenerational tensions and family dynamics of their new living
arrangements.
Rated: R
Running Time: 1 hr. 38 min.
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2014 Juried Art Show Winner Ralph Capozzi
Throughout the Month of January
Local artist Ralph Capozzi, is the Best in Show Winner of
the 2014 EMPL Juried Art Show. His intricate, abstract
paintings resemble stained glass or mosaics of flowers, landscapes, or whatever strikes his fancies. The color combinations can be brilliantly unexpected or very soothing. Ralph’s
work his hard to define because it is always unconventional
and always a joy to view.
Join us for the Opening Reception on
Sunday, January 4 at 2 p.m. with light
refreshments and music.
The Photography of John Aveni
February
East Meadow resident John Aveni, is a talent to be reckoned. His work
began winning photography competitions and juried shows while he was
still in high school. John has won the Friends of EMPL Juried Photography Show, The Dubno YA Juried Photography on Sunday Show at EMPL,
The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport Hi Five Photography Show,
and won The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport Juried Photography
show twice. His work is currently on exhibition at the Freeport
Recreation Center Art Nook, and the Sunrise Mall Gallery. Please join
us at the Opening Reception with light refreshments and
music by Kokila on Sunday, February 1 from 2 to 4 p.m.
EASEL: Hempstead Town’s
Experienced Art Students Enrichment League
March 1 through March 25
Art enthusiasts and all are welcome to attend a Meet the Artists Opening
Reception at the Library on Sunday, March 1 from 2 – 4 p.m. of Hempstead Town’s
EASEL. EASEL is a daytime art league organized through the town’s Department of
Senior Enrichment, geared to individuals who have had previous experience in the field
of art, painting or graphics. New members are always welcome to join the league.
Get Your Geek On: One-On-One Technology Help
Have you been pressured into joining the digital age by family, friends or work? Do you own a
smartphone, tablet or other gadget that has you puzzled? Stop by the library between 2 and 4
on Tuesday or Thursday during the months of January and February and spend up to 30 minutes
with one of the library’s resident geeks. They will be available to answer questions you may have
with technology, so bring your device down and ask away! Please do not feed the geeks.
Teen Creative Writing Workshops
with Michael Epstein
Saturdays, January 17, 24, 31 at 12 p.m.
This 3 part series of workshops introduces teens to the process of creative writing for film and the short story form. Students will try their
hands at creating their own stories and screenplays. Space is limited.
Registration opens on Tuesday, January 6 at 9 a.m. in Public Relations, call
516-794-2570 ext 560 or go online to eatsmeadow.info.
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Affordable Care Act Navigators at EMPL
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11
from 12 - 7 p.m.
Fridays January 9, 16, 23, 30 & February 6, 13 from 12 – 7 p.m.
On Wednesdays and Fridays from November through February, navigators will
help you to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. We
will have computers and information available, and the Navigators will work
with you to find the best insurance for your needs.
Caregivers Rap Group
First Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
It has been brought to our attention by a patron, that it would be helpful for
those who are caregivers to have a place to talk with other caregivers. So, we
are starting a patron-driven meeting the first Thursday of every month. Come
down to the Small Conference Room at 10 a.m. and meet other caregivers. Just
take some time to share your concerns and get a break from the stress of being the caregiver to someone you love.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Every Monday at 10 a.m.
If you, your friends, and family are confronted with the pain and difficulties of
Alzheimer’s, we invite you attend the Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group.
There is a meeting every Monday morning at 10 a.m.You do not need to register, just come by and take part.
Red Cross presents Emergency Preparedness
Wednesday, January 14 at 2 p.m.
Who knows more about emergencies than the staff of the Red Cross? Who
knows more about how to prepare for those emergencies? If Sandy taught us
anything, it is that we must make provisions for unexpected disasters. Join us
for this important program sponsored by the Red Cross.
Donald X. Clavin, Receiver of Taxes
Wednesday, January 21 at 2 p.m.
Don Clavin, Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Hempstead will be at EMPL to
discuss the Tax Grievance process. Mr. Clavin will also discuss the role of his
Office. If you have any questions, please attend this important program.
Maximizing Your Social Security Thursday, February 26 at 7 p.m.
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For the majority of couples in retirement, Social Security makes up from 20% to 50% of their
total retirement income - often upwards of $500,000 in lifetime benefits. With this amount
of money at stake, doesn’t it make sense to maximize that asset? Join Richard F. Milella, Chartered Financial Consultant, and learn some strategies for retirement income.
Friends
Corner
Friends Meetings at 7 p.m.
Tuesdays, January 27 and February 24
February Mystery Book Club - Author Visit !!!!
Invisible City with Julia Dahl
Tuesday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m.
We are so lucky. The Friends of EMPL have Julia Dahl coming to talk about her debut
novel Invisible City. Just months after Rebekah Roberts was born, her mother, an Hasidic
Jew from Brooklyn, abandoned her Christian boyfriend and newborn baby to return to
her religion. Neither Rebekah nor her father have heard from her since. Now a recent
college graduate, Rebekah has moved to New York City to follow her dream of becoming a big-city reporter. Then Rebekah is called to cover the story of a murdered Hasidic
woman. Rebekah’s shocked to learn that, because of the NYPD’s habit of kowtowing to
the powerful ultra-Orthodox community, not only will the woman be buried without an
autopsy, her killer may get away with murder.
2 reservations per household.
FRIENDS’ FOREIGN FILM
In
East Meadow residents only on first day of registration.
person registration only! Late-comers will not be seated.
The French Minister (French with Subtitles)
Lucky
Tuesday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Doors slam and papers fly in this offthe-wall comedy about French politics
directed by master filmmaker Bertrand Tavernier. Tavernier’s blistering
assault - based on the award-winning
graphic novel by Abel Lanzac, a former
government speech writer zeroes in on a fictional Minister of Foreign Affairs. A human whirlwind and a man
confident in France’s importance on the world stage,
The Minister takes on American neo-cons, corrupt Russians and the opportunistic Chinese while his hapless
speech writer endures the eccentricities of his megalomaniacal boss and his sycophantic entourage.
How could a recently orphaned, 10-year
old homeless South African boy ever be
called Lucky? Over the grave of his dead
mother, Lucky makes a promise to make
something of himself. Leaving the
security of his remote Zulu village for the
big city with the hope of going to school,
he arrives on the doorstep of an uncle
who has no use for him. Lucky then falls in with Padma,
an elderly Indian woman with an inherent fear of Africans,
who takes him in as she would a stray dog. Through an
odyssey marked by greed, violence, and, ultimately, belonging, Lucky shows how a child’s spirit can bring out decency,
humility and even love in adults struggling to survive in the
new South Africa.
Rated: NR
Running Time: 1 hr. 55 min.
Reservations open Tuesday, January 20
Rated: NR Running Time: 1 hr. 40 min.
Reservations open Thursday, February 12
(Zulu, Hindi with Subtitles)
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Open Play
Gaming Day
HAPPENINGS
Stop by and play your
favorite games on the
Wii or Xbox.
dult
Friday, January 2
11-3 p.m.
all programs are for students in grades 6-12 unless otherwise noted.
Yoga for the New Year,
sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board
Thursday, January 15 at 7 p.m.
Exercise your body and relax your mind
with an introduction to Vinyasa yoga.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or mat.
Sign up January 5.
Drop in CraftMantra Cup
Monday, January 19
2-4 p.m.
Design a travel cup with
words to inspire you
throughout the
new year.
Book Speed Dating
Thursday, January 29
at 7 p.m.
Try this fast and exciting
way to discover new books.
Participants will have only
3 minutes to get to know a
new book before deciding
if they want to know more.
You may end up
“falling in love”
with some new books.
Sign up January 19
No registration necessary.
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*See page 11 for Teen Creative Writing Workshops with Michael Epstein.
Blind Date with a Book
sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board
Thursday, February 5 at 7 p.m.
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Help other teens find their
perfect match by selecting your favorite book, wrapping it up,
and describing it with only a few words.
Sign up starting January 26.
Board Game Day
Tuesday, February 17
12-3 p.m.
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
Young adults looking for community service can apply to be a Shelf
Helper in the YA Room. Shelf Helpers straighten and arrange books to
keep the YA shelves in perfect order.
Shelf Helpers can volunteer for 4
weeks in a row for a total of 4 hours
of community service.
Students must sign up in
person in the YA Room.
Stop by the YA Room for
some board game fun.
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This is The Anime Club!
Twice a month on
Wednesday nights at 7 p.m.
Grades 6 to 12
We discuss Mangas, watch Animes and have fun. If you have the
slightest urge to read Manga or watch Anime, and mingle with
peers who have the same interests, come to The Anime Club!
Thursday, February 19
at 7 p.m.
Do you want to build a snowman… that is delicious to eat?
Decorate delicious cupcakes
to look like adorable snowmen.
Sign up starting
February 5.
$2 materials fee.
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TAKE YOUR CHILD TO
LIBRARY DAY!
JOIN US FOR
DROP IN CRAFTS
FROM 12 TO 3 P.M.
18-36 MONTHS FRIDAY, JANUARY 9: HANDS
ON MUSIC 10:00 AM Sing and clap your hands with
Dara Linthwaite. Registration Friday, December 26. Birth
date from 1/12 to 7/13. With caregiver. No siblings.
GRADE 1-3 THURSDAY, JANUARY 15:
STORYCRAFT 4:15 PM Listen to some
fun stories and make a great craft. Registration Friday, January 2. Limit 18 children.
6-18 MONTHS FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 & 23: PLAY
HOORAY BABY & ME 10:00 AM Calling all Babies!
Registration for both classes Friday, January 2. Birth date
from 7/13 to 7/14. With caregiver. No siblings. Limit 20
children.
18-36 MONTHS FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 & 23:
PLAY HOORAY TODDLER & ME 10:45 AM Get
ready to sing, dance and play with your toddler! Registration for both classes Friday, January 2. Birth date from
1/12 to 7/13. With caregiver. No siblings.
18-36 MONTHS SATURDAY, JANUARY 17:
LITTLE LISTENERS 10 AM A program of stories,
songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children and their caregivers. Registration Saturday, January 3. Birth date from
1/12 to 7/13. Limit 12 children. With caregiver.
No siblings.
All programs require advance registration (unless otherwise noted).
To register, child must have their own East Meadow Public Library card.
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE LIMITED TO ONE CLASS PER DAY AND ONE ON-GOING PROGRAM.
ALL REGISTRATIONS BEGIN AT 9:00 AM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Caregivers are required to remain in the library while children are in programs. Programs may be cancelled due to inadequate registration. Non-residents
may inquire about availability one week prior to the program. At this time all registrations are in-person only.
If you have any questions about program guidelines such as age, grade or caregiver, call us first before arriving for a program.
Our librarians are pleased to help you make your child’s library experiences POSITIVE and HAPPY!
For more information please visit our website: www.eastmeadow.info
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3 YEARS-NOT YET IN K TUESDAY,
JANUARY 20: LITTLE CHEFS
10 AM OR 2 PM A fun class of
storytelling and food decorating for you
to enjoy. Registration Tuesday, January 6.
Birth date on or before 1/12. Limit 15
children. With caregiver. No siblings.
PLEASE NOTE: FOOD SERVED AT THIS
PROGRAM MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR
THOSE WITH ALLERGIES.
18-42 MONTHS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21: A
TIME FOR KIDS 11:15 AM Donna Green is here to
make Happy Clown for your enjoyment. Registration
Tuesday, January 6. Birth date from 7/11 to 7/13. With
caregiver. No siblings.
KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 1 THURSDAY,
JANUARY 22 CREATIVE CHEFS 4:15 PM You will
have a fun time creating a delicious treat with a great
story to match. Registration Thursday, January 8.
PLEASE NOTE: FOOD SERVED AT THIS
PROGRAM MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR
THOSE WITH ALLERGIES.
GRADE 2-5 FRIDAY, JANUARY 30:
LEGO CLUB 4:15 – 5:15 PM Join
your friends to make your own creations with LEGOs. Registration Friday, January 16. Limit 20 children.
18-36 MONTHS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6: HANDS
ON MUSIC 10:00 AM Sing and clap your hands with
Dara Linthwaite. Registration Friday, January 23.
Birth date from 2/12 to 8/13. With caregiver. No
siblings.
AGES 2 – NOT YET IN K
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11:TOTS
AT NIGHT 7 PM It‘s almost Valentine’s
Day so let’s have fun with Donna Green
and Valentine Mouse. Registration Tuesday, January 27 at 7 PM. Birth date on
or before 2/13. With caregiver. No siblings.
18 MONTHS – NOT YET IN K
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18: JUMP
FOR JOY 11:15 AM Games, costumes
and lots of fun with Joy Oddo. Registration Tuesday, February 3. Birth date on or
before 8/13. With caregiver. No siblings.
All AGES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19:
CURIOSITY DAY! Celebrate Curious George’s 70th
Birthday. Fun, crafts, stories and prizes. See special flyer in
Children’s Department.
ON GOING PROGRAMS
MOTHER GOOSE TIME 9-18
MONTHS An early literacy program that focuses on sharing language through songs, fingerplays
and nursery rhymes. Registration
Monday, February 9. Birth date
from 8/13 to 5/14. Limit 15 children.
With caregiver. No siblings. Mondays 10:00 AM
February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23.
PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOP 18-30 MONTHS
Free play, crafts and circle time! Early childhood specialists
join us to address issues and answer questions.
Registration begins Friday, February 13. Birth date
from 8/12 to 8/13. Limit 12 families. FRIDAYS 9:15
OR 10:45 AM: February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27.
TODDLER TIME 2 ½ - 3 ½ YEARS An introductory listening experience for toddlers with a program of
simple stories, fingerplays, games and songs for both adult
and child. Registration Thursday, January 22. Birth
date from 8/11 to 8/12. Limit 15 children.
THURSDAYS 10:00 AM: February 5, 26, March 5, 12, 19.
PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME 3 ½ - Not Yet in K.
Have fun listening to wonderful stories. Registration
Tuesday, January 20. Birth date must be on or before 8/11.
Limit 30 children. TUESDAYS 10:00 AM FEBRUARY
3, 10, 24, MARCH 3, 10, 17 OR WEDNESDAYS
2:00 PM FEBRUARY 4, 11, 25, MARCH 4, 11, 18.
KINDERGARTEN STORYTIME Stories, crafts and
fun especially for this age group. Registration Thursday,
January 22. Limit 22 children. THURSDAYS 4:15 PM:
FEBRUARY 5, 26, MARCH 5, 12, 19.
Tail Waggin’Tutors
GRADES 1-5
Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m.
Some children find it difficult to read in
front of people, but not to a dog. Dogs
are non-judgmental. In many cases a
child’s reading improves after reading to a dog. All our dogs
are certified by Therapy Dog International before being
admitted to the program. Call 794-2570 ext. 560 for
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information and appointments.
EAST MEADOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
READER
SERVICES
Blind Date with a Book
For Valentines Day, we’d like to ‘fix you up’ with a
blind date! We’ll select a variety of library books, wrap
them all up in paper and you won’t know the ‘identity’
of your blind date till you get it home.
Will it be fiction or non-fiction?
Read ‘n Share
Trying to figure out what to read next? Love to talk
about books? Then join us at Read ’n Share. This
informal meeting occurs every other month and
provides an opportunity for people to share the titles
they liked with others.
Everyone is welcome.
Our next meeting is
Monday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Evening Book Discussions:
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
by Rachel Joyce
Tuesday, January 20
Golem & Jinni by Helene Wecker
Tuesday, February 17
Funny, informative, a mystery, true-crime???
Sure you might be disappointed; but then again ...
you may end up having a great read with something you
wouldn’t have chosen for yourself. With each book is a
‘Rate a Date’ slip, simply say whatever you want about
your date, you won’t hurt our, or its, feelings. Even if your
date turns out to be a dud, all is not lost. Return your slip
to enter our raffle for a special prize.
One entry per person. So, stop by the Library anytime
between February 1-14, and who knows, you
might fall in love!
By Blood
by Ellen Ullman
Tuesday, January 6
at 12:30 p.m.
Moderator:
Marion Wrenn
San Francisco, the 1970s. A disgraced professor takes an
office in an old building to plot his return to academia.
But, he is distracted by sounds coming from the next
room, the office of a psychiatrist. He overhears the
therapy sessions of a young lesbian in search of her adoptive family. The professor takes up her quest as his own
and discovers the truth about her origins. As he sends
each new revelation to the patient - disguised as correspondence from an adoption agency - she finds herself
unmoored from all she thought she knew about herself.
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NEW FOREIGN LANGUAGE BOOKS
You asked-we listened! We now carry current novels in
several languages including Spanish, Russian, and Polish.
We are also in the process of developing collections in
other languages such as Hindi. If you are interested in
reading novels in languages other than English, we hope
you will enjoy these new selections. For assistance in
locating these books, please ask at the Reference Desk.
50 Children: One Ordinary American
Couple's Extraordinary Rescue Mission
into the Heart of Nazi Germany
by Steven Pressman
Monday, March 23 at 12:30 p.m.
Moderator: Jane Shapiro
The astonishing true story of how one American couple
transported fifty Jewish children from Nazi-occupied
Austria to America in 1939—the single largest group of
unaccompanied refugee children allowed into the United
States. In early 1939, America's rigid immigration laws
made it virtually impossible for European Jews to seek
safe haven in the United States.Yet one brave Jewish couple refused to silently stand by. Risking their own safety,
Gilbert Kraus and his wife, Eleanor, traveled to Nazi-controlled Vienna and Berlin to save fifty Jewish children.
DRIVING COURSES: REGISTRATION INFORMATION & FORMS FOR ALL CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE DRIVING DISPLAY LOCATED BY THE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE.
PLEASE NOTE: AARP HAS RAISED THE FEE FOR ALL CLASSES BEGINNING JANUARY, 2014:
$20 FOR AARP MEMBERS OR $25 FOR NON-MEMBERS.YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT NYS DRIVER’S LICENSE TO TAKE THIS INSURANCE REDUCTION
CLASS. THERE ARE STILL VERY LIMITED OPENINGS IN THE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS. CHECK WITH PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE FOR AVAILABILITY. REGISTRATION BEGINS FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 AT 9 A.M., FOR THE THURSDAY, MARCH 5 ONE-DAY CLASS. REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 FOR THE THURSDAY, APRIL 2 ONE-DAY CLASS. REGISTER IN PUBLIC RELATIONS, OR BY PHONE 794-2570,
EXT. 560; FIRST DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR EM SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIDENTS. NON-RESIDENTS MAY SIGN UP ONE WEEK BEFORE CLASS, IF SPACE
PERMITS. PAYMENT IS BY UNDATED CHECK ONLY, PAYABLE TO AARP, ONE CHECK PER PERSON (BRING AARP CARD TO REGISTRATION).
DEFENSIVE DRIVING IS FOR DRIVERS OF ALL AGES. FEE IS $40 ($35 FOR 62+). TWO SATURDAY ONE-DAY CLASSES WILL BE HELD THIS WINTER,
ON SATURDAYS, JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 14, 10 A.M.-4 P.M. PICK UP THE APPROPRIATE FORM AT THE LIBRARY; REGISTRATION IS MAIL-IN TO THE
INSTRUCTOR ONLY. FOR INFORMATION ON THE AMERICAN SAFETY COUNCIL’S ONLINE DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS, GO TO WWW.NEWYORKSAFETYCOUNCIL.COM.
BITS & PIECES:
THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETS WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 7 & FEBRUARY 4 AT 8 P.M., PUBLIC WELCOME . . . LOVING HANDS KNITTING FOR CHARITY
MEETS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 AT 1 P.M. (NO JANUARY MEETING) . . .SENIOR RAP GROUP WILL MEET 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAYS, JANUARY 6 & FEBRUARY 3 . . . DEBATE CLUB, 1 P.M. ON WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 21 & FEBRUARY 18 . . . CURRENT EVENTS WITH MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO-LIBRESCO,
(OPEN CAPTIONED) 12:30 P.M. ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 . . . LONG ISLAND WRITERS GUILD WILL MEET AT 12:30 P.M.
ON TUESDAYS, JANUARY 27 & FEBRUARY 24, AND HAVE A PROGRAM OF READINGS, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AT 2 P.M. ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 . .
. LAUGHS AT THE LIBRARY, WITH MARK BRIER, 1 P.M. ON MONDAYS, JANUARY 26 & FEBRUARY 23 . . . PERFORMANCE POETS, 2 P.M. ON SATURDAYS,
JANUARY 24 & FEBRUARY 28 . . . MEDITATION GROUP MEETS 10 A.M. EVERY TUESDAY . . . FALUN DAFA, AT 1 P.M. EVERY WEDNESDAY,
CHESS CLUB MEETS 1 P.M. EVERY THURSDAY . . .
HOLIDAY HOURS: LIBRARY OPEN 9 A.M. – 1 P.M. ON NEW YEAR’S EVE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 & CLOSED NEW YEAR’S DAY, THURSDAY,
JANUARY 1. ON MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, MONDAY, JANUARY 19, LIBRARY OPEN 9 A.M. – 5 P.M. LIBRARY OPEN 9 - 5 P.M. FOR LINCOLN’S
BIRTHDAY ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 & CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 FOR PRESIDENT’S DAY.
COMPUTER CLASSES: THERE WILL BE NO COMPUTER CLASSES SCHEDULED FOR THE MONTHS OF JANUARY & FEBRUARY; CLASSES WILL RESUME
IN MARCH.
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Dust Drought and Dreams Gone Dry
Opening Day, January 11 from 1 to 5 p.m.
“Dust, Drought, and Dreams Gone Dry,” a national traveling exhibition about the causes and aftermath of
the historic Dust Bowl period is made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the
Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor. The exhibition has been made available to 25 libraries throughout
the country. We at East Meadow Library are proud to be one of the selected sites.
The exhibit will be on display at East Meadow Public Library from January 11 through to February 18.
The exhibition recalls a tragic period in our history — the drought and dust storms that wreaked havoc on the
Great Plains in the 1930s — and explores its environmental and cultural consequences. It raises several thoughtprovoking questions: What caused fertile farms to turn to dust? How did people survive?
What lessons can we learn? How do the events of the Dust Bowl
apply to where we live and how we use our land and environment?
Dust, Drought, and Dreams Gone Dry will be
accompanied by a series of free library programs.
Our Opening Day, Sunday, January 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. will be filled with programs for all ages including crafts,
films, lectures, and discussions. The Hempstead Plains, The LI Children’s’ Museum, The Sierra Club, artists and
scholars are all taking part.
Dust, Drought and Dreams Gone Dry was developed by the American Library Association Public Programs Office
in collaboration with the libraries of Oklahoma State University and Mount Holyoke College.
ALL DAY PROGRAMS
Mapping the Past to the Present with Cartographer David Stolarz
Bring in copies of photos:
Where were you in the 1930’s, 1940’s,1950’s? Bring in your old pictures. We will
make copies and pinpoint them for you on our giant map of Nassau County. Children,
bring in your photos, too. We will put you on the map.
Create a Beach Globe with Demi Jones (Toddlers to Tottering)
Artist Demi Jones will be here all afternoon to create the beach in a jar with you.
Sand and shells from our own shores. If you have something special you want in your
jar, or a special jar – bring it along.
The Museum of Interesting Things
Artifacts from the 1930’s and 19490’s from the Great Plains are part of this wondrous
exhibit. Stop by the table and marvel at how technology has changed.
Sierra Club of Long Island
Many people do not know how active the Sierra Club is right here on Long Ilsand.
Learn how they work for land preservation and resource management on Long Island.
Friends of EMPL Oakie Café
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Film:The Dust Bowl by Ken Burns in the Friends Oakie Cafe
The Cradle of Aviation Presents Renewable Energy,Turbo to Hydro
Grades 5 to 9
1:15 p.m.
The practical sources of energy include the fossil fuels, natural gas, petroleum (or oil),
and coal. Fossil fuels are referred to as nonrenewable energy sources because, once used,
they are gone. Scientists are exploring the practicality of other sources called renewable
energy sources. Students will learn that renewable energy resources are important because they cannot be depleted. They will explore the different types of renewable energy
including sun, wind, geothermal, water, and biomass through hands on demonstrations
and inquiry questioning.
Friends of the Hempstead Plains
1:30 p.m.
(Family Program)
Create a Collage Using Plants from the Hempstead Plains Friends of the Hempstead
Plains will be here to lead us in creating art using plants from our own Hempstead Plains.
This program includes and introduction and history of the Hempstead Plains, a once
integral part of life in Nassau County, now all but extinct.
The Cradle of Aviation Museum presents Eyes on Earth
Grades 4 to 6
2:30 p.m.
Earth has warmed by about 1ºF over the past 100 years. But why? And how? Well, the
Earth could be getting warmer naturally, but many of the world’s leading climate scientists think that people are to blame. In this interactive class students will look at several
elements that can contribute to climate change along with NASA technology that
surveys our Earths changes.
LI Aquarium and Turtle Time
K through Grade 2
2:45 p.m.
Can turtles leave their shells? This interactive program answers that question and more
through learning activities and tactile experiences. Students meet and touch a live turtle,
work with puppets, and explore turtle artifacts.
Additional Programming
Long Island’s Fresh Water Aquifer with Sara Meyland
Thursday, January 22 at 12:30 p.m.
Is Long Island’s fresh water supply in danger? We have a very fragile, finite aquifer. Yet,
we keep sending the levels lower and lower. How can we insure that our water supply
will be safe and plentiful in the future?
The Dust Bowl a film by Ken Burns
The Great Plow Up – Monday, January 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Reaping the Whirlwind – Thursday, February 12 at 12:30 p.m.
(See page 10 for details)
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January
Calendar of Events
Please see inside of Newsletter for details on all events including registration requirements, class sizes, and costs, if any.
All CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT Events listed on PAGES 14-17 .
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Thurs. NEW YEARS DAY. Library closed.
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Fri. Registration opens: 3/5/15 AARP Smart Driver class - pg. 19 . . . Classic Film: Hard to Handle (1933), 1 p.m.* - pg. 9
Cabaret & Dessert: Alan Ross Trio, 7:30 p.m. (check PR for openings)- pg. 4 **
4
Sun. Opening Reception: The Art of Ralph Capozzi, EMPL January Art Show, 2 p.m. - pg. 11
5
Mon. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group, (Mondays at 10 a.m.) - pg. 12 . . . Simple Cooking: Chinese Egg Roll & Fried Rice, 7 p.m. - pg. 2 **
6
Tues. Registration opens: 1/18 Concert - pg. 5 ** . . . Meditation (every Tuesday at 10 a.m.) - pg. 19 . . . Senior Rap Group at
12:30 p.m.* - pg. 19 . . . Lunch ‘n Books: By Blood by Ellen Ullman, 12:30 p.m., with moderator Marion Wrenn - pg. 18
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Wed. ACA Navigators, 12-7 p.m. - pg. 12 . . . Norma Gonsalves’ Tax Grievance Forum, 2-4 p.m. (also
2/25, 7-9 p.m.) . . . Falun Dafa (every Wednesday, 1 p.m.) - pg. 19 . . . Library Board meeting, 8 p.m. - pg.19
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Thurs. Caregivers’ Support Group, 10 a.m. - pg. 12 . . . Chess, 1-4 p.m. (every Thursday) - pg. 19
9
Fri. ACA Navigators, 12-7 p.m. - pg. 12 . . . FILM: Jersey Boys 1* & 7:30 p.m. (Rated R) - pg. 6
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Sat. AOS Young Astronomers’ Program, 1 p.m. - pg. 2 **
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Sun. OPENING DAY: Dust, Drought, & Dreams Gone Dry, 1 - 5 p.m. - pg. 20 & 21
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Mon. Muslim Journeys Book Discussion: Snow, by Orhan Pamuk, 7:30 p.m. - pg. 3
Read ‘n Share, 7:30 p.m. - pg. 18
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Tues. Registration opens: 1/25 Concert - pg. 5 ** . . . AARP Driver Safety Class, 9:30 a.m. - pg. 19 **
Knitting for Beginners, (part 1 of 3 sessions - also 1/20 & 1/27) 1 p.m. - pg. 2 **
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Wed. ACA Navigators, 12-7 p.m. - pg. 19 . . . Emergency Preparedness with the Red Cross, 2 p.m. - pg. 12
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Fri. ACA Navigators, 12-7 p.m. - pg. 12 . . . Current Events (open captioned), 12:30 p.m.* - pg. 19 . . .
MACHO MAN FILM: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, 7:30 p.m. - pg. 6
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Sat. LI Writers’ Guild Readings, 2 p.m.* - pg. 19
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Sun. CONCERT: Caroline Doctorow with Songs of the Dust Bowl, 2 p.m. - pg. 5 **
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Mon. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY. Library open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Tues. Your Health & Well-being: Spirit Sky Drum Circle, 12:30 p.m. - pg. 2 . . . Evening Book Discussion: The
Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, by Rachel Joyce, at 7:30 p.m. - pg. 18
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Wed. ACA Navigators, 12-7 p.m. - pg. 12 . . . Debate Club, 1 p.m. - pg. 19 . . . Tax Grievance Workshop with Donald X. Clavin,
Receiver of Taxes, Town of Hempstead, 2 p.m. - pg. 12 . . . FAMILY PROGRAM: Anime Toon Block, The Wind Rises, 6 p.m. - pg. 8
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Thurs. Reservations open: 2/6 Cabaret & Dessert - pg. 4 ** . . . Long Island’s Fresh Water Aquifer with Sara Meyland,
12:30 p.m. - pg. 21
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Fri. ACA Navigators, 12-7 p.m. - pg. 12 . . . FILM: Chef, 1* & 7:30 p.m. (Rated R) - pg. 6
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Sat. Perfomance Poets, 2 p.m. - pg. 19
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Sun. CONCERT: Traditional Gospel with The Elder Statesmen, in partnership with LI Traditions, 2 p.m. - pg. 5 **
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Mon. Laughs at the Library, 1 p.m.* - pg. 19 . . . Independent Film: Ken Burns’ The Dust Bowl: Part I,
The Great Plow Up, 7:30 p.m.* (Part II on 2/12 at 12:30 p.m.) - pg. 10
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Tues. Registration opens: 2/8 Concert - pg. 5 ** . . . LI Writers’ Guild, 12:30 p.m.* - pg. 19 . . . Friends of EMPL meeting, 7 p.m., &
Foreign Film: The French Minister - reservations open Tuesday, January 20 - (French w/subtitles), 7:30 p.m. - pg. 13 **
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Wed. ACA Navigators, 12-7 p.m. - pg. 12
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Fri. ACA Navigators, 12-7 p.m. - pg. 12 . . . FILM: Million Dollar Arm, 1* & 7:30 p.m. (Rated PG) - pg. 6
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Sat. Defensive Driving, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - pg. 19**
F e b r u a ry
Calendar of Events
Please see inside of Newsletter for details on all events including registration requirements, class sizes, and costs, if any.
All CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT Events listed on PAGES 14-17 .
1
Sun. Opening Reception: John Aveni Photography Show, 2 p.m. - pg. 11
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Mon. Registration: 4/2/15 AARP Smart Driver class - pg. 19 . . . Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group, (every Monday at 10
a.m.) - pg. 12 . . . FILM (Special Film Screening): Transcending Fear, 12:30* p.m. - pg. 7 . . . Simple Cooking: Chocolate Cheese
Cake Truffles & Chocolate Covered Strawberries, 7 p.m. - pg. 2 **
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Tues. AARP TAX HELP begins - pg. 1 . . .Registration opens: 2/15 Concert - pg. 5 ** . . . Meditation (every Tuesday at 10 a.m.) - pg. 19
Senior Rap Group at 12:30 p.m.* - pg. 19
4
Wed. ACA Navigators, 12-7 p.m. - pg. 12 . . . Falun Dafa (every Wednesday, 1 p.m.) - pg. 19
Library Board meeting, 8 p.m. All welcome. - pg.19
5
Thurs. AARP Driver Safety Class, 9:30 a.m. - pg. 19 ** . . . Caregivers’ Support Group, 10 a.m. - pg. 12
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Fri. ACA Navigators, 12-7 p.m. - pg. 12 . . . CLASSIC FILM: Bare Knees (1928), 1* p.m. - pg. 9 . . . Cabaret &
Dessert: Patricia Shih & Stephen Fricker - Songs for the Heart, Mind, & Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m. - pg. 4 **
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Sat. AOS Young Astronomers’ Program, 1 p.m. - pg. 2 **
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Sun. CONCERT: Randy Noojin, 2 -4 p.m. - pg. 5 **
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Mon. Knitting for Charity, 1 p.m. - pg. 19 . . . Muslim Journeys Book Discussion: Dreams of Trespass by Fatima
Mernissi, 7 p.m. - pg. 3
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Tues. Registration opens: 2/22 Concert - pg. 5 ** . . . Friends of EMPL Mystery Book Club / Author Visit:
Invisible City, with author Julia Dahl, 7:30 p.m. - pg. 13
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Wed. ACA Navigators, 12-7 p.m. - pg. 12
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Thurs. LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY. Library open 9 - 5 p.m.
Independent Film: Ken Burns’ The Dust Bowl: Part II, Reaping the Whirlwind, (note special time, 12:30 p.m.* ) - pg. 10
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Fri. ACA Navigators, 12-7 p.m. - pg. 12 . . . FILM: And So it Goes, 1* & 7:30 p.m. (Rated R) - pg. 7
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Sat. Defensive Driving, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - pg. 19 **
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Sun. CONCERT: Sylph Chamber Music, 2 -4 p.m. - pg. 4 **
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Mon. PRESIDENTS’ DAY. Library closed.
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Tues. Registration opens: 3/8 Concert - pg. 5 ** . . . Evening Book Discussion: Golem & Jinni, by Helene Wecker, 7:30 p.m. - pg. 18
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Wed. Debate Club, 1 p.m. - pg. 19 . . . Anime Toon Block, Hal, 6 p.m. - pg. 8
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Thurs. Reservations open: 3/6 Cabaret & Dessert - pg. 4 **. . . Current Events (open captioned),
12:30 p.m.* - pg. 19
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Fri. FILM: Maleficent, 1* p.m. only (no evening showing) - pg. 7 . . . Poke’mon Party for Teens, 6 p.m.- pg. 8
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Sun. CONCERT: Ko-Eun Yi, pianist, 2 -4 p.m. - pg. 5 **
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Mon. Laughs at the Library, 1 p.m.* - pg. 19 . . . Independent Film: Love is Strange, 7:30 p.m.* - pg. 10
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Tues. LI Writers’ Guild, 12:30 p.m.* - pg. 19 . . . Friends of the Library meeting at 7 p.m.,
Friend’s Foreign Film: Lucky - reservations open Thursday, February 12 (Zulu & Hindi with subtitles), 7:30 p.m. - pg. 13 **
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Wed. Norma Gonsalves’ Tax Grievance Forum, at CEMCO meeting, 7 p.m.
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Thurs. Maximizing Your Social Security, 7 p.m. - pg. 12
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Fri. FILM: My Old Lady, 1* & 7:30 p.m. - pg. 7
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Sat. Perfomance Poets, 2 p.m. - pg. 19
* Coffee & tea available
** Registration required, see inside for details
Carol Probeyahn
Library Director
LIBRARY HOURS:
Mon., TUes., THURs., FRi., 9-9
Wed. 11-9
saT. 9-5; sUn. 1-5
Executive Editor: Jude Schanzer
Editor: Linda Soldo
Art Production: Kelly Gordon
Production Assistant: Charles Fosso
East Meadow Public Library
JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 2015 DATED MATERIAL
1886 FRonT sTReeT
easT MeadoW, neW YoRk 11554-1700
(516) 794-2570
TTY (516)794-2949
www.eastmeadow.info
Carol Probeyahn
Library Director