Glen Cove Public Library
Newsletter March / April 2015
THE GLEN COVE PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES
2015—2016 BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTION
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2015
VOTE AND LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD
The Glen Cove Public Library will present its Annual Budget to the citizens of Glen Cove for a vote on Tuesday, March
31st, 2015 in the Library’s Community Room. Polls will be open from 9am to 9pm.
Also, on March 31st, the public will be asked to vote for one member of the five-member Library Board of Trustees for a
five-year term and one member for a one-year term to fill a vacant, unexpired term. A hearing on the Library Budget and a
chance to meet the Trustee candidates will be held in the Community Room on Tuesday, March 17th at 7pm. All are encouraged to attend.
During the past year, the Library purchased Kindle e-readers for teens, and twelve new public use computers. Moving
forward with our dedicated effort to help improve literacy in our community, we have trained twenty volunteers for one-on
-one assistance with adult literacy in English and Spanish. Additionally, over 100 patrons have taken advantage of our
Introduction to Computer classes. We have supplemented our Voices of Glen Cove collection with seven new presentations from former Glen Cove Mayors and other influential residents. During the summer months, with the help of AHRC,
the Library was able to provide a healthy-lunch-storytime for many of the children in our community.
We greatly appreciate those who have supported the Library in the past and will need the continued support of our community to continue providing new and exciting resources and events in the future.
Please come out and vote on the budget and for our Library Trustees on Tuesday, March 31st, 2015. Thank you kindly for
your continued support.
While You’re Away: Love Songs of WWII
Presented by Dr. Diane Cypkin
Sunday, April 19, 2pm
Spring Wreath-Making Class
With Linda Reilly
Thursday, April 16, 7pm
“Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” “You’ll Never Know,” and
“I’ll Be Seeing You,” are just a few of the incomparable love songs
which were exceptionally popular during World War II. Why were they
so popular? Who danced and romanced to them? Who wrote, played and
sang them, making them so unforgettable both on the fighting and home
fronts? This one-woman concert/lecture delves into it all! Lyric soprano
and award-winning professor Dr. Diane Cypkin, will explain through
song and spoken word, how the spirit of the time was uplifted by these
songs. You’ll love this show!
Artist Linda Reilly will teach you how to make
a beautiful wreath Please bring your own hot
glue gun and glue sticks. Registr ation is in
person at the Reference desk and begins Tuesday, March 10 for Glen Cove residents and
Tuesday, March 17 for all others, space permitting. The cost is $12 (check or money order
only) per person. Please make your check or
money order payable to: Linda Reilly.
The 1950s - The Golden Age of N.Y. Baseball
Presented by H & H Scholars
Tuesday, April 14, 7pm
SAVE THE DATE:
Sunday, April 26th
Join St. John’s University Professors Howard Ehrlich and Harvey Sackowitz, collectively known as H & H Scholars and recall your memories of
the three great New York baseball teams: Brooklyn Dodgers, New York
Giants and New York Yankees. You’ll be treated to fascinating stories
surrounding these teams, as well as their respective team stars.
The Friends of the Library’s Annual
Book and Author Luncheon featuring
Janet Emily Demerest
Author of Tales From the General Store:
The Legends of Long Island
CELEBRATE LONG ISLAND READS!
Celebrate National Library Week, April 12 - 18, 2015, by participating in the ever-popular Long Island Reads program.
Long Island Reads is an Island-wide program that brings communities together through literature. Each year, everyone in
Nassau and Suffolk Counties is encouraged to read and discuss the same book. The selection for Long Island Reads 2015
is The Museum of Extraordinary Things, by Alice Hoffman.
NORTH SHORE READS: THE MUSEUM OF EXTRAORDINARY THINGS,
WITH A SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY AUTHOR ALICE HOFFMAN
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 7-8:30PM
At The Metropolitan, 3 Pratt Blvd., Glen Cove
Save the date of Thursday, March 26, 2015, for a special celebration of North Shore Reads, an additional celebration of
Long Island Reads. North Shore Reads brings the patrons of several neighboring libraries together and is being cosponsored again this year by the Bayville, Bryant (Roslyn), Glen Cove, Gold Coast, Locust Valley, Oyster Bay-East Norwich and Sea Cliff Libraries. The event will take place at the exciting and beautiful Metropolitan, 3 Pratt Blvd., Glen
Cove. As in past years, John Canning will serve as our own wonderful Master of Ceremonies.
This evening will offer a great opportunity to not only discuss this year’s Long Island Reads selection, The Museum of
Extraordinary Things, by Alice Hoffman, but provide the opportunity to greet friends, meet members of area book clubs
and local officials, and to enjoy delicious light refreshments to celebrate community through reading. Please come in or
call the Library at (516) 676-2130 if you have any questions or would like to obtain a copy of the book.
A Celebration of Frank Sinatra in Song
Presented by Jerry Cardone
Sunday, March 8, 2pm
Join us for an entertaining afternoon of music as “Ol’ Brown Eyes”
Jerry Cardone sings “Ol’ Blue Eyes” in a tribute to the sultan of
swoon. Mr. Cardone will share his talent and passion for Sinatra’s
music with us! Your fingers will be snapping and toes tapping during this concert! This is one show you don’t want to miss!
The Presidents’ Mothers
Presented by Martha Kolodkin
Thursday, March 19, 2pm
Behind every great man, there is a woman - but the woman is not
necessarily his wife. From the domineering resolve of Sara Delano
Roosevelt, to the humanitarian ideals of Lillian Carter, to the
strength of Dorothy Bush, this presentation examines the relationships and influences these women had in shaping the personalities of
American presidents. Come hear how these women raised the men
who would be our leaders as Martha Kolodkin, an American history
educator of more than thirty years, takes us through the lives and
personalities of the mothers who raised these extraordinary sons.
Haiku: Being in the Moment
Presented by Mankh (Walter E. Harris III)
Saturday, April 25, 11am
Haiku poetry encourages attention to the present moment, serving as
a wonderful way to align with nature, enhance one’s mindfulness and
hone your verbal skills. Learn about haiku as a way of life, literary
genre and creative hobby as Mankh (Walter E. Harris III), writer,
editor, small press publisher and self-taught calligrapher presents this
fascinating program in celebration of National Poetry Month.
2.
Legendary Women of Long Island
Presented by Monica Randall
Thursday, March 12, 2pm
During the glory days of Long Island’s Gold
Coast, society was ruled by an elite group of glamorous women who had their lives, loves and scandals played out on the pages of newspapers all
over the country. Lecturer Monica Randall, will
discuss and explain how women everywhere wanted to be like and dress like Alva Vanderbilt, Barbara Hutton and the Countess of Bismarck. Other icons, like Zelda Fitzgerald, Winifred Bird and
Gertrude Whitney, are better remembered for the
sensational stories that surround them. Listen to
these stories and more during this entertaining
program. Monica Randall is a historical preservationist, filmmaker and author of numerous books.
Coney Island Revisited
Presented by Paul Brigandi
Saturday, April 11, 11am
Travel to this special place with this ardent Coney
Island historian and memorabilia collector, Paul
Brigandi! Coney Island was more than just an
amusement park - it was a fantasy world to which
thousands of people escaped for fun and adventure and its history is as varied and interesting as
the people who played there. Join Mr. Brigandi
as he shares photographs, video clips and his own
recollections. Attendees are encouraged to share
their own memories and stories.
JOIN US FOR MOVIES
AT THE LIBRARY
The Judge
142 min. (R) 2014
Wednesday, March 4, 6pm
Robert Downey Jr. stars as big city lawyer who returns
to his childhood home where his estranged father, the
town's judge (Robert Duvall), is suspected of murder.
He sets out to discover the truth and along the way reconnects with the family he walked away from years
before. Vera Farmiga, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Billy
Bob Thornton head up the rest of the starring cast.
Kill the Messenger
112 min. (R) 2014
Saturday, March 28, 2pm
A dramatic thriller based on the true story of Pulitzer
Prize-winning journalist Gary Webb. Webb stumbles
onto a story which leads to the shady origins of the men
who started the crack epidemic on the nation's
streets...and further alleges that the CIA was aware of
major dealers who were smuggling cocaine into the
U.S., and using the profits to arm rebels fighting in Nicaragua. Despite warnings from drug kingpins and CIA
operatives to stop his investigation, Webb keeps digging to uncover a conspiracy. This draws the kind of
attention that threatens not just his career, but his family
and his life.
Rosewater
110 min. (PG) 2014
Tuesday, April 7, 6pm
Rosewater, written and directed by Jon Stewart is based
on the best-selling memoir, Then They Came for Me: A
Family's Story of Love, Captivity, and Survival, written
by Maziar Bahari. It recounts Bahari's 2009 imprisonment by Iran, connected to an interview he participated
in on The Daily Show that same year. Iranian authorities presented the interview as evidence that he was in
communication with an American spy. Bahari's wife led
an international campaign to have her husband freed.
Iranian authorities released Bahari on $300,000 bail and
the promise he would act as a spy for the government.
Birdman
119 min. (R) 2014
Sunday, April 26, 2pm
Birdman is a dark comedy starring Michael Keaton
with Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea
Riseborough, Amy Ryan, Emma Stone, and Naomi
Watts. Keaton plays a faded Hollywood actor famous
for his superhero role struggling to mount a Broadway
adaptation of a Raymond Carver story, while also trying
to shed his superhero character. Birdman received critical acclaim, and was named one of the best films of
2014.
PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL
Conversaciones en Español
Con Maria Fernanda Pardo
Miercoles 18 de Marzo & 15 de Abril, 7pm
Venga a pasar un rato agradable y a conocer gente local y
amantes de la cultura Hispana mientras practica su avanzado
conocimiento de español. Cada mes discutiremos una película
en español previamente seleccionada y vista en casa por todos
los participantes. Tendrá también la oportunidad de escuchar y
compartir puntos de vista sobre diferentes temas de interés en
español exclusivamente. El grupo se reunirá 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. Es necesario registrarse de antemano porque el número de participantes es limitado.
Discusión de Libros en Español:
“Travesuras de la Niña Mala”
De Mario Vargas Llosa
Presentado por Maria Fernanda Pardo
Miercoles 1 de Abril, 7pm
Venga a compartir en español, sus impresiones del libro
“Travesuras de la Niña Mala” una de las novelas del Premio
Nobel de Literatura Mario Vargas Llosa. Ricardo Somocurcio
ve cumplido, a una edad muy temprana, su sueño de vivir en
París. Sin embargo el reencuentro con su amor de la adolescencia lo cambiará todo. Copias del libro están disponibles detrás
del escritorio de Referencia. Por favor pida una copia a la Bibliotecaria de turno.
King Tut: The Inside Story
Presented by Dr. Regina Gilbert
Tuesday, March 24, 7pm
Join us for an entertaining and informative evening as Dr. Regina
T. Gilbert presents a one-of-a-kind presentation on King Tut!
Most of us have either seen or read about the treasures of Tutankhamun, but just who is King Tut, the “boy king” of ancient
Egypt? Learn all about King Tut, as well as Howard Carter - the
discoverer of his treasure-filled tomb. Dr. Gilbert holds an Ed.D
and MS from Hofstra University and has served as an adjunct professor at Hofstra for over twenty years.
AARP Smart Driver Course
Friday, April 10, 9am—5pm
The AARP Smart Driver Course reduces driving record points and
insurance costs. Registration is in person at the Reference desk
and begins Tuesday, March 10 for Glen Cove residents and Tuesday, March 17 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.
3.
FROM THE ROBERT R. COLES LONG ISLAND HISTORY COLLECTION
By Carol Stern & Janice Angliss / Librarians – History Room
Please call (516) 676-2130 or email [email protected] for additional information.
William (Bill) Spenncke - World War I Veteran
By Mildred Murphy DeRiggi
It is 100 years since what historian, Barbara Tuchman, called “The Guns of August” erupted across Europe, beginning the
carnage which became World War I. Americans in 1914 were incredulous as they read in their newspapers of the events
which drew Germany, Austria, Russia, France, Belgium and England into a conflict most had believed would never happen.
They did not realize that this apparently distant war would soon have a profound effect on America.
Within three years, young American men would be on their way to France.
Some would never return. Others, who did survive, would find that their war
experiences would change their lives and leave them with memories they
would never forget. The veterans of World War I are no longer with us, but in
many communities, there are reminders of these young men who fought:
plaques, parks and streets named in their honor. In Glen Cove, in front of the
Glen Cove Public Library, there is a simple but elegant statue of a
“doughboy,” (the nickname for a World War I soldier.) This memorial statue is
of a young man, William (Bill) Spenncke, from Glen Cove, who fought in
France and then came home.
Thirty years ago, I interviewed Mr. Spenncke, as he sat in his living room,
surrounded by photographs of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and
by mementos of a long and active life. Mr. Spenncke vividly described what it
was like fighting in the fields of France and in the forests near Verdun. His
arms still had the blackened scars etched into them by mustard gas.
Bill Spenncke volunteered for the U.S. Army in April, 1917, a couple of weeks
after Congress declared war on Germany, at President Woodrow Wilson’s request. Enlistment had presented a special problem because Bill’s father had
been born in Germany. He wanted his father’s permission, but did not know
what his father’s reaction would be. Bill recalled, “One night we were having
supper - my parents, my brother, George, and I, and I kept saying how I
wished I could fight for America in the war.” “When my father said, ‘If you
want to fight for your country that much, you should have already been to the
enlistment office.’ ” Although his father never said anything to discourage Bill
from joining the Army, there were tears in his father’s eyes when he left for the war.
Bill enlisted with a group of friends from Glen Cove who had attended school together: Junius Webster, Charlie Germain,
James Miller, James (Bumps) Breen, and Jack Lamberson. The friends all promised to “stick together” throughout the war,
but found, when they received their orders, that the Army had other plans. Charlie Germain was one buddy who was assigned near Bill at the front. One day they were fighting in the Frappel sector of the Hindenberg Line. There was a little
quiet and Charlie said that he was going to write a letter to his girl, Meg Doxey, back in Glen Cove, Bill remembered. That
was the last he saw of his friend, for Charlie Germain was suddenly killed by a German shell.
Bill Spenncke served under General “Black Jack” Pershing as a master gunner in the 20th Battery Field Artillery of the 5th
Red Diamond Corps, and he pointed to the notation from a volume of “A History of the World War” which stated that his
unit held the most advanced Allied position on November 11, 1918, the day of the armistice. When the American troops
left for France in 1917, the slogan had been, “Heaven, Hell or Hoboken by Christmas.” However Bill spent Christmas of
1917 at the front and Christmas of 1918 in Europe as a member of the Army of Occupation, not returning home until September, 1919.
When Bill returned to Glen Cove, he took an active role in his community, including his service as a volunteer fireman for
forty years. At the end of our interview, Bill Spenncke put on his old uniform once again, proud that it was still a perfect
fit, for a photograph in front of the statue for which he posed years before. The statue, by Joseph Peollia, was erected in
1926. It was paid for, in large part, by quarters collected from motorists driving into Glen Cove by the James Edwin Donahue Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. World War I was known as “the war to end all wars,” but unfortunately, it was
not. Only twenty-five years later, guns again blazed across Europe in what would be the Second World War.
Mildred Murphy DeRiggi, PhD is a historian who resides in Glen Cove with her husband, Donald DeRiggi,
former Glen Cove Mayor and Nassau County Court Judge.
4.
TEEN CORNER - GRADES 6 & UP
MARCH/APRIL 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.
NEW YORK STATE YOUNG BOATERS COURSE
PRESENTED BY NEW YORK STATE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, APRIL 21 AND 23, APRIL 28 AND APRIL 30, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Taught by former Coast Guard Auxiliary members, this course will help you have a safe, fun-filled summer of boating.
Participants who attend all four sessions and pass the written test will receive a license from Albany permitting them
to operate a powerboat. This course also provides the required State certification for adult operation of
personal watercraft, such as jet skis, at a state fee of $10 (for those 18 and over).
The Library is grateful to the Coast Guard Auxiliary for again offering this course free of charge.
AWARD WINNERS
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Thursdays, March 5 & April 2, 7pm
Join us for our monthly TAB meetings on the first Thursday of
each month at 7pm and earn community service credit. Help plan
teen programs and be a part of the changes at your Library. Meet
new friends, have some snacks and brainstorm new ideas!
BABYSITTING AND FIRST AID WORKSHOP
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 6:30PM-8:30PM
Become a highly skilled babysitter and learn how to feed, diaper,
and care for infants and young children. Two registered nurse
instructors will teach you first aid basics, safety skills, and how to
handle emergencies. Please bring a doll or stuffed
animal to practice diapering. Certificates will be
presented to those who have successfully completed
the course.
BOOKS
AND
BITES BOOK DISCUSSION
GRADES 6 - 8
CROSSOVER, BY KWAME ALEXANDER
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 4PM
Twin brothers Josh and Jordan are awesome on the court. But Josh
has more than basketball in his blood, he's got mad beats, too, that
tell his family's story in verse. In this fast and furious novel of
family and brotherhood, both boys must come to
grips with growing up on and off the court to
realize breaking the rules comes at a terrible
price, as their story's heart-stopping climax
proves a game-changer for the entire family.
Join us to discuss this bold and explosive book,
which won the 2015 Newbery Medal.
The Michael L. Printz Award is given
each year by the American Library
Association for excellence in books for teens.
The 2015 award winner is:
I’ll Give You the Sun, by Jandy Nelson
2015 Printz Honor Books:
And We Stay, by Jenny Hubbard
The Carnival at Bray, by Jessie Ann Foley
Grasshopper Jungle, by Andrew Smith
This One Summer, by Mariko Tamaki
Online Research & E-books Workshop
Thursday, March 19, 7pm
Come to this helpful workshop to learn about our
online databases and how to use them. These high
quality databases are accessible from home through
our web page and here at the Library to help you out
with homework and all your research needs. Also
learn how easy it is to download free music, e-books
and audiobooks with Freegal and Nassau Digital Doorway. All you need to bring is your library card!
Attention Teens….
Is your book bag too heavy with textbooks but no room
for books that you really want to read? Don't forget
that we have Kindles loaded with popular Teen titles
ready to be checked out to you! See how convenient it
is to browse and read a collection of great books on
one compact device!
Questions? Contact Joanna Cabo, Teen Services Librarian at [email protected] or 516-676-2130.
5.
GLEN COVE PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
March/April 2015
Registration for all programs begins on Monday, March 2nd. You may register online through the calendar on our Library’s website,
www.glencovelibrary.org. You may also register in the Children's Room or by calling (516) 676-2130. As a courtesy to others, if you are
unable to attend a program, please cancel your registration. There are no fees for any programs. The Children's Room welcomes children
of all abilities. If you require special accommodations, please contact Anna Dunlop, Head of Children's Services.
PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Parents and/or caregivers who attend our
pre-school programs are encouraged to
participate with their children.
MUSIC TOGETHER
WITH KRIS RICE
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 10:30AM
Enjoy an hour of interactive fun, music and
song with your child.
Ages: 18 months—3 years, with adult
Registration: Yes
SPRING FAMILY CRAFT
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2PM
Drop in to the Library and create some great
spring crafts. Choose large egg ornaments or a
“Ducky about Spring” craft to work on together.
Ages: 4 and up, with adult
Registration: No
PLAY HOORAY TODDLER
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 10:30AM
Dance, march and Play Hooray with your child!
This fun-filled movement program will have
everyone up and moving to the beat!
Ages: 18 months—3 years, with adult
Registration: Yes
SPRING 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. Spring Storytime begins the week of March 30th and continues through the week of May 4th.
Registration is required for all Storytimes.
BOOKS ALIVE STORYTIME—MONDAYS, 4:15PM
Designed for our patrons with some school and library experience,
children meet in the Community Room for stories, both fiction and nonfiction and participate in a discussion and literature-related activity.
Parents may wait upstairs in the Library. Ages: 4—6 years
TODDLER STORYTIME - TUESDAYS, 10:30AM
Young friends and their parents/caregivers will enjoy listening to
stories, singing and dancing to music and creating a simple craft.
Ages: 21/2—3 years, with adult
MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME - THURSDAYS, 10:30AM
This participatory program introduces our youngest patrons to the
Library with a half-hour of nursery rhymes, finger plays, music
and short storybooks. Ages: 18—30 months, with adult
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. Edades: 4—7
STORYTIME IN SPANISH—WEDNESDAYS, 4:30PM
Come listen to stories in Spanish with our bilingual Librarian. Enjoy
participating in this fun-filled educational activity. Ages: 4—7
2015 BOOK AWARDS
The Caldecott Medal
The Adventures of Beekle:
The Unimaginary Friend, by Dan Santat
The Newbery Medal
The Crossover, by Kwame Alexander
The Coretta Scott King Book Award
Brown Girl Dreaming, by Jacqueline Woodson
The Library has many great databases to help
you learn. Visit glencovelibrary.org and check
these out: Tutor.com, which offers homework
help; Muzzy, a great language learning resource;
and access interactive books using TumbleBooks
and Sesame Street e-books.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. SEUSS
MARCH 2 - 8
Celebrate this wonderful storyteller’s contributions to literature! During the week of
March 2 - 8, read a Dr. Seuss picture book or easy reader and submit a
drawing, favorite quote or write a few sentences about your chosen book.
Prizes will be awarded for entries and a raffle-drawing will be held on
Sunday, March 8. All ages welcome.
NATIONAL DEAR DAY
(DROP EVERYTHING AND READ)
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2 - 3:30PM
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon in the Library! First, read a book or magazine of your choice for fifteen minutes and then look for clues in the Library Scavenger Hunt. Prizes will be awarded after the Scavenger Hunt.
All ages welcome; no registration needed.
6.
GLEN COVE PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
March/April 2015
Registration for all programs begins on Monday, March 2nd. You may register online through the calendar on our Library’s website,
www.glencovelibrary.org. You may also register in the Children's Room or by calling (516) 676-2130. As a courtesy to others, if you are
unable to attend a program, please cancel your registration. There are no fees for any programs. The Children's Room welcomes children
of all abilities. If you require special accommodations, please contact Anna Dunlop, Head of Children's Services.
SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS
CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK (MAY 4 - 10)
DESIGN
A
BOOKMARK
Design a bookmark for Children’s Book Week! Pick up a bookmark
template in the Children’s Room and submit your entry by Friday, May 8
to be considered for this special contest. Bookmarks should include our
Summer Reading Club theme, “Every Hero Has a Story.”
Winners will be announced during Children’s Book Week and see their
designs printed on bookmarks and distributed in the Library during our
2015 Summer Reading Club. Entries will be judged on originality, neatness, spelling and printability. Please be sure not to trace or include
copyrighted images such as book, TV or movie characters.
SCIENCE SATURDAYS
JUNIOR REACTORS WITH MAD SCIENCE
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2PM
Introducing the world of atoms! Perform hands-on experiments to
learn the difference between physical and chemical changes. Explore
how atoms join together and molecules react using your take home
“Mad Science Atomic Coins Kit”.
Grades: 2—5 Registration: Yes
EARTH RESCUE SCIENTISTS WITH THE COLD SPRING
HARBOR WHALING MUSEUM
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2PM
Cleaning up our Earth has never been more fun. Strap on your goggles
and try cleaning an oil spill, testing solutions on feathers and learning
how to help our Earth with fun science experiments. Design your own
“I Love Earth” canvas bag . Grades: 2—5 Registration: Yes
LEGO CLUB
THURSDAYS, MARCH 12 & APRIL 9, 4:30PM
Come flex your creative muscles and spend an hour free-building with
everyone’s favorite medium, Legos! Donations of Legos are welcome.
Grades: K—4 Registration: No
CHESS WORKSHOP
TUESDAYS, MARCH 3 AND 10, 7PM
This ever-popular program teaches beginner and intermediate students
chess moves and strategies. Please register as space is limited.
Grades: 2—5 Registration: Yes
7.
BOOK CONTEST UPDATE
Winners of the Glen Cove Library’s annual
Write and Illustrate Your Own Book Contest
will be announced in the May/June Newsletter.
Thank you to all who submitted entries.
CALLING ALL SUPER SLEUTHS!
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 4:15PM
A mock crime has been committed in the Library
and we need your help in solving it. Analyze and
collect clues and interview suspects. This fun and
interactive mystery program will put your natural
crime solving skills to the test. Participants will
go home with a starter detective kit.
Grades: 3—6 Registration: Yes
SHAMROCK STORY CRAFT
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 4:15PM
Listen to some funny Irish stories and decorate a
cute shamrock craft for “good health, good luck
and happiness.” Grades: K—3
Registration: Yes
CLOTHESPIN CREATURE CRAFT
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2PM
Create movable creatures using clothespins, cardboard, paper and paint. Dress to mess!
Grades: K—3 Registration: Yes
EARTH DAY CRAFT
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 4:15PM
Join in celebrating Earth Day! Create your own
craft.in our “Maker Space” using a variety of recycled materials.
Grades: 1—4 Registration: Yes
MOTHER’S DAY SPA CRAFT
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 4:15PM
Create a special spa body scrub for Mother!
Scented essential oils, sugar, kosher salt and other
ingredients will be combined in a decorative glass
jar. An ingredient list will be included to recreate
the gift at home.
Grades: 3—6
Registration: Yes
GLEN COVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
4 GLEN COVE AVENUE
GLEN COVE, NEW YORK, 11542-2885
516-676-2130
Non-Profit Organization
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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)
Web Site URL: http://www.glencovelibrary.org
email: [email protected]
Board of Trustees:
Director:
Toni Ann Kessel
Michael Maher
Antonia Petrash
Ellen Savino
Kathie Flynn
Treasurer:
Newsletter Editor:
Richard Klenkel
Amy Mondello
Current Resident Or:
ECRWSS
Mayor:
Reginald Spinello
ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE CLASSES
Newsletter
March/April 2015
Board of Trustees meets every third Tuesday, 6:45pm
in the Library's Robert R. Coles L.I. History Room.
The public is encouraged to attend.
COMMUNITY ROOM EXHIBITS
March - Paintings by Byron Nernoff
April - Paintings by the ’Scape Artist Barbara Lewin
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.
Free Tax AssistanceProvided by AARP
Wednesdays, Through April 15,
10am—2pm
The Library continues to offer free tax assistance, available
to individuals of all ages. Assistance will be provided by
AARP trained volunteer instructors on a first-come-firstserved 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. Please note: both parties must be present
for married couples filing jointly.
Writers’ Group
Saturdays, March 7 and April 4, 10am
The Writers’ 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.
Library Closings
NEW BOOK AT THE LIBRARY
The Library will be closed on the following dates:
Sunday, April 5 (Easter Sunday)
Local author, photographer and historian, Joan Harrison,
has written a new book and it’s available at the Library!
Glen Cove (Images of Modern America) contains over twohundred vintage images from the Robert. R. Coles Long
Island History Room. Ask for your copy today!
History Room Hours
The History Room is open to the public every Monday,
from 2pm to 5pm and Thursday, 9am to 12 noon.
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