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1 Cold Spring Harbor Library Newsletter September October 2011 In This Issue: Community Notes Art in the Library Programs for Adults Book Discussions for All Ages Programs for Children & Families Special Events Teen Programs Serving the communities of Cold Spring Harbor, Laurel Hollow & Lloyd Harbor Vol 41, Number 5 125th Anniversary party Exceeds Expectations! What s Happening... Annual family Scarecrow Craft Sunday, October 2, 2:00 p.m. Make a 5 foot scarecrow to take home for display. Bring your own clothes to use for your scarecrow design. Adult-sized clothes work best. Free SAT Practice Test Saturday, September 24, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Take a FREE SAT practice test. Come back on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. with your parents and get your scores. BUS TRIP: FALL FOLIAGE HUDSON RIVER ESTATE & WINERY TOUR Monday, October 24 Enjoy a fall foliage day on the Hudson! Visit Locust Grove, the 40-room Italianate mansion once home to Samuel B. Morse. Lunch at Torches on the Hudson, and end the day at Brotherhood Winery. Details on page 5. Library Hours Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday (hours resume September 11) 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The library will be closed Monday, September 5 (Labor Day) Library Board Meetings Monday, September 12, 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 3, 7:30 p.m. Contact Us Website: Phone: (631) Fax: (631)

Letter to our readers Dear Residents, The summer season passes so quickly, and the school year seems to arrive like a thunderbolt.

On September 26, stop by after school for a demonstration of Brainfuse, our online homework help service.

Therefore, all teachers are encouraged to use public library resources when preparing assignments, and to expect students to do so also, under the guidance of highly competent librarians.

Our Sunday hours will resume on September 11, which will always be a memorable date for our generation.

In November and December, we will commemorate another, also momentous era, when we open the exhibit Over the Top: American Posters from World War I.

As with any special event, a committee of dedicated volunteers who really love their library and community rallied together, first as strangers, and later as friends, to raise funds for the CSH

You may add your support via an online contribution at cshlibrary.org, or with a personal check made payable to the CSHLFF. Every September we evaluate our Summer Reading Club programs.

At Summerfest, we distributed hundreds of new books purchased with funds donated by the CSH Lions Club. During the eight-week program, 395 children participated, reading hundreds of books.

2 Letter to our readers Dear Residents, The summer season passes so quickly, and the school year seems to arrive like a thunderbolt. Our preparations for a successful school year will begin with an outreach program for parents, students, and teachers. On September 26, stop by after school for a demonstration of Brainfuse, our online homework help service. Educators know that the key to a child s academic success is access to accurate, reliable information. Therefore, all teachers are encouraged to use public library resources when preparing assignments, and to expect students to do so also, under the guidance of highly competent librarians. A formal training program has been prepared by your public librarians for K-12 teachers, and they may attend classes at the public library throughout the academic year. Our Sunday hours will resume on September 11, which will always be a memorable date for our generation. This year, we will hail the heroes and remember those we lost on September 11, 2001, with a special program on September 21 (see page 5 for details). In November and December, we will commemorate another, also momentous era, when we open the exhibit Over the Top: American Posters from World War I. Look for a series of programs based upon this exhibit in the next issue. On July 16, over 150 guests celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Cold Spring Harbor Library. As with any special event, a committee of dedicated volunteers who really love their library and community rallied together, first as strangers, and later as friends, to raise funds for the CSH Library Friends Foundation. Funds raised exceeded $55,000, and will be applied to a year-long campaign to raise $125,000 for a Building Maintenance Fund. You may add your support via an online contribution at cshlibrary.org, or with a personal check made payable to the CSHLFF. Every September we evaluate our Summer Reading Club programs. In June, over 300 children and parents attended Summerfest, a carnival sponsored by the CSH Library Friends Foundation. At Summerfest, we distributed hundreds of new books purchased with funds donated by the CSH Lions Club. During the eight-week program, 395 children participated, reading hundreds of books. The Teen Summer Reading Club included over 90 students, who read thousands of pages, and volunteered over 550 hours at their public library. We love to see children of all ages fill the library every day. Their love of reading and inquisitive nature will enable a lifetime of success. Your librarians are honored to be a part of it. Happy Reading, Helen M. Crosson Your Online Library and Events Calendar are at $125,000 for the 125th Anniversary The library has called a number of buildings home over the last 125 years. We intend to stay in our new home for a long, long time and still be here when we celebrate our 250th anniversary. Just as you must maintain your home, we hope we can count on you to help us maintain your home away from home. We are pleased to announce a year-long campaign to raise $125,000 for a Building Maintenance Fund. With your support, we are already almost halfway to our goal. Donate today, either online or by personal check payable to CSHLFF. Questions, call Library Director Helen Crosson at (631) Bess & David Fuchs Thank you to all the Student volunteers who helped make the 125th Anniversary Celebration a success! Alexa Battillo, Jillian Butera, Christine Collins, Codie Collins, Aisha Khan, Emily Kasuga, Lexi Kasuga, Steven McGarty, Caroline Reilly, Febe Rothenberger, Mallory Rutigliano, & Olivia Rutigliano Party guests in the Reading Room Sandra Capek-O Grady & Linda Carey Anniversary Committee CSHHS String Quartet Nikolette DeBenedictis, Brittany DeBenedictis, Danie Kazenoff, & Alec Maire Robert Margolies, Natasha Koll, Susan Margolies, & Stephen Koll 2

Teen P r o g r a m s All programs are for students in grades 6-12. Registration required. Teen Board Game Night Thursday, September 15, 7:00 p.m. Embrace your inner child and come over for some board games!

3 Teen P r o g r a m s All programs are for students in grades Registration required. Teen Board Game Night Thursday, September 15, 7:00 p.m. Embrace your inner child and come over for some board games! Getting Ready to Babysit Cornell Cooperative Extension Saturday, September 17, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Learn and develop the skills necessary for being an effective sitter. Course certification is included. Space is limited, register early. Teen Movie Nights Munchies provided! Thursdays, September 22 & October 20, 6:30 p.m. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (G; 105 min.) Beastly (PG-13; 86 min.) Free SAT Practice Test Saturday, September 24, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Take a FREE SAT practice test. Come back on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. with your parents and get your scores. Picture Your Library October 2011 Book ReCover Contest: Design an amazing book cover for an already published Teen book. Winning covers will be displayed in the Teen area. Ghost Hunting 101 Thursday, October 27, 7:00-8:00 p.m. The Long Island Society for Paranormal Research is coming out to show YOU the ropes of ghost hunting. Teen Advisory Board Thursdays, September 1 & October 6, 7:00 p.m. Want a say in what programs are offered for Teens at the Cold Spring Harbor Library? This is your chance to make a difference! Caramel Apple Making Thursday, October 13, 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends to this annual event and indulge in crispy apples dipped in caramel. Volunteer Orientation Meetings Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Read a Book, Write a Review Starts Thursday, September 8 (first day of school) Earn community service hours for reading the latest Teen fiction and non-fiction published from 2000 onwards. Many thanks to our summer volunteers, who worked tirelessly to make the summer fun for the children of our community. Congratulations to the 2011 TEEN Summer Reading Club participants who earned valuable prizes and made our reading club a huge success! Children s Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library card is ongoing for all programs. Children should be the appropriate age for special events. Parents are required to remain in the library during all children s programs. September Stories & Crafts Thursday, September 1, 10:30 a.m. Wii Play for Kids Thursday, September 1, 4:30 p.m. Back to School Bingo Friday, September 2, 2:00 p.m. P r o g r a m s Family Game Fun Tuesday, September 6, 1:00 p.m. Snacks & a Movie Tuesday, September 13, 4:30 p.m. YOGa with ALI klein Thursdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 10, 5:00 p.m. (No class September 29) For children in grades 5-7 In-person registration must be accompanied by a check for $120 made payable to CSH Library. Stories & Crafts Friday, September 23, 10:30 a.m. Mix-it-up Mayhem Friday, September 30, 3:00 p.m. october Family Scarecrow Craft Sunday, October 2, 2:00 p.m. For all family members halloween votives Wednesday, October 5, 7:00 p.m. Movies for Little Ones Monday, October 10, 11:00 a.m. Pumpkin Decorating Wednesday, October 12, 4:30 p.m. For children in grades K-2 Pumpkin Decorating Wednesday, October 12, 5:30 p.m. Snacks & a Movie Monday, October 17, 4:30 p.m. halloween votives Wednesday, October 19, 4:30 p.m. For children in grades K-2 Halloween Arts & Crafts Friday, October 21, 3:00 p.m. Halloween Bingo Monday, October 24, 4:30 p.m. Halloween Parade Monday, October 31, 10:30 a.m. Calling All Artists We will honor the memory of fallen heroes on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 with a poster contest for all elementary school students illustrating the theme Who Is a Hero in Your Life? One prize will be awarded to children in grades 2-3 and one prize for grades 4-6. All posters will be displayed in the Children s Room. Submissions should be handed in to the Children s Reference Desk by September 9. Cold Spring Harbor Lions Club 7th Annual Fishing Derby Saturday, September 17 (Rain date September 18) Open to children up to and including 16 years old. Awards and refreshments! Registration 9:00-10:30 a.m. at Seafarer s Parking Lot, Harbor Road (25A), Cold Spring Harbor. Weigh-in 3:30-4:15 p.m. The entry fee is $15; proceeds benefit the Cold Spring Harbor Library Children s Department. For information, call (631) For program details, visit 3

Fall Storytime Schedule Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library card is ongoing for all storytimes. Children should be the appropriate age for each storytime.

m. For children ages 13-24 months with adult For children ages 2-3 with adult Introduce your young ones to the joys of reading.

4 Fall Storytime Schedule Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library card is ongoing for all storytimes. Children should be the appropriate age for each storytime. Parents are required to remain in the library during all children s programs. Monday, October 3-Friday, November 11 Mother Goose Time Toddler Time Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m. For children ages months with adult For children ages 2-3 with adult Introduce your young ones to the joys of reading. A beginning storytime filled with more advanced Enjoy sharing Mother Goose rhymes, songs, and books/stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. movement with your child. Movin & Groovin Preschool Storytime Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. For preschool children ages 3-4 Your child s first independent storytime. 45 minutes of stories, art, music, and fun. Afternoon Arts & Crafts Fridays, September 16 & October 21, 3:00-4:00 p.m. For children ages 2-grade 2 Unlock your inner Picasso and let the artist in you shine! Visit our Creation Stations in the Hands-on Learning Center, and explore the possibilities of your imagination. Music & Motion Mondays & Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. For children in Kindergarten Stories, flannel boards, and music will be explored. Craft experience included! Children s book discussions Children will further advance their love of reading as they explore and discuss selected books. Come in and pick up your book today! The Next Chapter Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. For children in grade 2 September 22 - The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl October 27 - The Candy Corn Contest by Patricia Reilly Giff Books & Bites Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. For children in grade 3 September 20 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney October 25 - Parachuting Hamsters and Andy Russell by David A. Adler Chat & Snack Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. For children in grades 4-6 September 21 - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo October 26 - Saffy s Angel by Hilary McKay Live-brary Homework Help Visit Click on Homework Help Visit the library on Monday, September 26, for an interactive demonstration. Enter the Word of the Day contest for a chance to win a $50 Friendly s gift certificate. Brainfuse Online Tutoring Homework Help, Career Services, & More Visit Click on Homework Help Get expert help, study, and collaborate online using Brainfuse. Brainfuse offers expert assistance to students of all ages with homework help, skills building, writing lab, 24/7 question center, foreign language lab, and more. 4

information services Programs for Adults Register for adult programs at the Information Services Desk, online, or by phone at (631) 692-5719, x200.

Use a library PC, or bring your own laptop. REMEMBERING 9/11: AN ORAL HISTORY OF RESPONDERS TO THE WTC ATTACK Wednesday, Septemb

5 information services Programs for Adults Register for adult programs at the Information Services Desk, online, or by phone at (631) , x200. HEALTH LITERACY & THE INTERNET Wednesday, September 14, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Huntington Hospital s medical librarian will lead a hands-on workshop to help you identify reliable health and nutrition resources on the web. Use a library PC, or bring your own laptop. REMEMBERING 9/11: AN ORAL HISTORY OF RESPONDERS TO THE WTC ATTACK Wednesday, September 21, 7:00-8:30 p.m. In this short film, three ordinary individuals who responded with extraordinary humanity on 9/11 tell their stories. One of the heroes featured in the film will be a special guest. Families welcome. AUTHOR VISIT: STEPHANIE COWELL Thursday, October 13, 7:30 p.m. Utilizing a multimedia approach, historical novelist (and opera singer) Stephanie Cowell will read (and sing) from her book Claude & Camille: A Novel of Monet. Books will be available for purchase and signing. PAUL JOSEPH TRIO: GERSHWIN JAZZ Sunday, October 16, 2:00 p.m. Enjoy the music of George Gershwin! The trio consists of composer/ pianist Paul Joseph, drummer Mike Corn, and bassist Edgar Mills. BUS TRIP: FALL FOLIAGE HUDSON RIVER ESTATE & WINERY TOUR Monday, October 24, 7:30 a.m. departure Take a guided tour of historic country estate, Locust Grove, have lunch at Torches on the Hudson, and visit Brotherhood Winery for a tour and tasting. In-person registration must be accompanied by a check for $78 made payable to Cold Spring Harbor Library. We are sharing this trip with Huntington Public Library, so sign up early! BOOK Discussions F o r p r o g r a m d e t a i l s, v i s i t w w w. c s h l i b r a r y. o r g. Discussion books may be requested at the Circulation Desk starting a month before the discussion date. All welcome! MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Brooklyn by Colm Toibin Tuesday, September 13, 11:00 a.m. Zeitoun by Dave Eggers Tuesday, October 11, 11:00 a.m. EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP The Zookeeper s Wife: A War Story by Diane Ackerman Thursday, September 15, 7:00 p.m. Marrying Mozart by Stephanie Cowell Thursday, October 20, 7:00 p.m. DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES Defensive Driving Saturday, October 15, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. In-person registration must be accompanied by a check for $35 made payable to Cold Spring Harbor Library. AARP Defensive Driving Saturday, October 22, 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Geared to adults over 50 years of age. In-person registration must be accompanied by a check for $12 (AARP members) or $14 (non-members) made payable to AARP. HEALTH & FITNESS In-person registration must be accompanied by a check made payable to Cold Spring Harbor Library. Beginner/Intermediate Yoga Wednesdays, September 14-November 16, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Meets for 10 sessions, $70. Please bring a yoga mat to class. Pilates Mondays, September 12-November 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Meets for 10 sessions, $70. Please bring a heavy exercise mat. Strength to Fitness Thursdays, September 8-November 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Meets for 10 sessions, $70. Please bring a mat or towel, water bottle, hand weights, and sneakers. Tai Chi Fridays, September 9-December 2, 10:15-11:15 a.m. (No classes September 30, November 4, or November 25) Meets for 10 sessions, $70. in the Library September Wildlife & BOTANICAL ARTISTS Exhibition of wildlife and botanical paintings and photographs by Long Island artists with a concern for the protection of the natural environment. Artists include Diane Lundegaard, Michael Fairchild, Anna Dam Volkle, Sally Anne Keller, Josh Euler, Karin Lind Ralph, and Eric Powers. Reception: Saturday, September 10, 2:00-4:00 p.m. October Catherine Bezas Fields, farms, and flats familiar to this area, in all types of weather, captured in Vasari oils by a Lloyd Harbor artist. Reception: Sunday, October 16, 2:00-4:00 p.m. 5

Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 Board Of Trustees Nancy Silver, President Sandra Capek-O Grady, Vice President Gayle Quaglia, Treasurer Laura Sachs, Secretary

6 Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road Cold Spring Harbor, NY Board Of Trustees Nancy Silver, President Sandra Capek-O Grady, Vice President Gayle Quaglia, Treasurer Laura Sachs, Secretary David Carey Robert Hughes Cathy McDonough Ellen Moore Deanna Zenn Helen M. Crosson, Library Director Norah Gillman, Newsletter Editor Amanda Alio, Layout Editor Printed on recycled paper with soy ink Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #8 Cold Spring Harbor, NY Courtesy of ZacMel Graphics, LLC Library & Community Notes Sculpture installation by local artist, Dick Shanley Three pieces inspired by Henry Moore and Alberto Giacometti are on display on the Entrance Porch and in the Reference Room, on long-term loan. COLD SPRING HARBOR LIBRARY LOCAL HISTORY ROOM Hours are 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 2:00-4:00 p.m. daily or by appointment. CAUMSETT FOUNDATION Visit for information on upcoming events. Annual Benefit: Come Blow Your Horn Saturday, October 1, 6:30 p.m. View auction items at the library starting September 11. Cold Spring Harbor Fire House Museum World Trade Center Memorial The Cold Spring Harbor Fire House Museum has established a World Trade Center Memorial featuring steel from the World Trade Center and the names of the 343 New York City firefighters who perished at the World Trade Center on September 11, Museum hours are Friday and Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and Sunday, 12:00-5:00 p.m. Visit cshfirehousemuseum.org for more information. COLD SPRING HARBOR LABORATORY Visit for information on upcoming events. Please call (516) or pubaff@cshl.edu for reservations. Concert Series at Grace Auditorium Fridays, September 9, September 23, & October 14, 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, payable on arrival. Heckscher Museum OF ART Visit for details on upcoming events. Book Discussion at Cold Spring Harbor Library As Above, So Below by Rudy Rucker Monday, October 3, 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Non-members $14 and members $12 for either the morning or afternoon session. To register, call (631) Huntington Historical Society Visit for details on upcoming events. 21st Annual Evening of Wine Under the Stars Friday, September 9, 7:00-10:00 p.m. HUNTINGTON-OYSTER BAY AUDUBON SOCIETY Visit for details on upcoming events. Programs at cold spring harbor library Human Impact on Long Island Wildlife Wednesday, September 14, 7:00 p.m. Carnivores of the World Wednesday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. John W. Engeman Theater Support the Library Go to the Theater Camelot (September 15-November 6) Matinee Day Wednesday, September 21, 2:00 p.m. Save $5 when ordering tickets to any show at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport (except Friday and Saturday evenings). Visit and enter promo code CSHLFF, or call the box office at (631) The theater will donate $10 to the CSH Library Friends Foundation for every ticket sold using this code! NATHAN HALE GARDEN CLUB Open Meeting: How Rain Gardens Can Improve Water Quality Tuesday, October 11, 1:00 p.m. Presented by Mark Cappellino, Storm Water Educator and Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Educator. Open to the public and those interested in joining the Nathan Hale Garden Club. No registration required; contact Sandy Finley at (631) for more information. Save the Date No Time or Water to Waste: Defending Long Island s Water Supply Saturday, November 5, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Follow Cold Spring Harbor Library 6

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In This Issue: LIBRARY BUDGET APPROVED THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! JOIN OUR SUMMER READING CLUBS! Cold Spring HarborNewsletter Library May / June 2015 In This Issue: Community Notes Art in the Library Programs for Adults Book Discussions for All Ages Programs for Children & Families Special Events