Serving the communities of Cold Spring Harbor, Laurel Hollow & Lloyd Harbor November / December 2017

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1 Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center Expanding Your Horizons Since 1886 Newsletter Serving the communities of Cold Spring Harbor, Laurel Hollow & Lloyd Harbor November / December 2017 SIGNATURE EVENT PLAZA THEATRICAL PRESENTS: WILLY WONKA Friday, December 29, 11:00 a.m. For children of all ages and their families The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Dahl's Willy Wonka follows enigmatic candy manufacturer, Willy Wonka, as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka s rules in the factory...or suffer the consequences. WHALING MUSEUM BUILD A BOAT Tuesday, November 7, 4:30 p.m. Join the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum to learn about life at sea, and build your own wooden model ship to take home. TOYS FOR TOTS This holiday season, we are pleased to be a U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots drop-off location. When you visit the library, please bring a new, unwrapped toy for a needy child on Long Island. This act of generosity will bring joy to both the giver and receiver. Library Hours Monday Thursday 9:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday (September 10, 2017-June 10, 2018) 1:00 5:00 p.m. The Library Will Be Closed Wednesday, November 22 at 1:00 p.m. & Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving) Sunday, December 24 & Monday, December 25 (Christmas) Sunday, December 31 & Monday, January 1 (New Year s Day) Library Board Meetings All are welcome. Monday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 4, 7:00 p.m. Contact Us Website: Phone: (631) Fax: (631)

2 Dear Friends, Discover. Connect. Inspire. Cold Spring Harbor Library Friends Foundation Annual Appeal 2017 Our library is the vibrant heart of our town, a happy place and a citizen s door to lifelong learning! The purpose of the Library Friends Foundation is to be smart, savvy, and supportive a steward of the library s endowment, raising funds for the library s functions and services and encouraging community involvement. Spread the word of our annual appeal! We invite you to join us and support our annual appeal. We are grateful for tax-deductible donations of all sizes and shapes, whether a check by mail, in person, or online. If you have enjoyed healthy dividends this year, save the capital gains and donate your appreciated securities! Please find an appeal envelope enclosed or go to How do we put your donations to use? This year we transformed the library inside and out, lighting the way with energy-efficient LED bulbs throughout the library. This will save BIG money on electric bills, reduce maintenance expenses, and preserve your eyesight! (Thank you for your donations as, yes, this was a lot of bulbs!) Outside, the lawns were brimming with teens, laughter, and popcorn for Movie on the Hill and the Summerfest Carnival which kicks off the Summer Reading Program. Envision this adventure children on a journey through over 5,000 books. Thank you Moms and Dads for your donations and transport! The Museum Pass service, funded through your contributions, allows you to book a free Museum Pass to the CSH Fish Hatchery, CSH Whaling Museum, CSH Fire House Museum, Vanderbilt Museum, Nassau County Museum of Art, Cradle of Aviation, LI Children s Museum, Old Westbury Gardens, the Guggenheim, and the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Explore and enjoy! The Library Friends Foundation thanks you for your generosity working together we are improving the quality of life in our community! Happiness and blessings to you and your family this holiday season. David Carey, Bess Fuchs, Tom Hogan, Liz Piazza, and Pamela Sherlock AMERICAN LEGION FLAG COLLECTION BOX American Legion Greenlawn Post 1244 will once again bring its Old Glory Flag Deposit Box to the Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center. Area residents can bring their worn, frayed, and soiled flags to the library December 1 through January 2. Not to worry; if a serviceable flag is mistakenly dropped off, the American Legion will rescue it and put it to good use. The organization collects more than 1,000 flags each year. TEEN TECH TUTORS Thursday, November 16, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Adult learners: Baffled by your smartphone or computer? Tech-savvy teens will be here to help! Call the Children s Desk for an appointment. Teen volunteers: Coach adult learners in developing skills in using their devices at their own pace and earn community service credit. Teens must have attended volunteer orientation. Call or visit the Children s Desk to sign up. GET UPDATES ON EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY If you are not currently receiving updates via , contact programs@cshlibrary.org and let us know if you d like to hear about programs for adults, teens and tweens, or children! 2

3 Children s Programs Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library card is ongoing for all programs. Children should be the appropriate age for each program. Caregivers are required to remain in the library during all children s programs. Mother Goose Time Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. For children 6-24 months with adult Enjoy sharing rhymes, songs, and movement with your child. STORYTIME SCHEDULE Monday, October 23 Friday, November 17 Monday, November 27 Friday, December 22 Toddler Time Thursdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 & 3 with adult A beginning storytime filled with more advanced stories, songs, fingerplays, movement, and crafts. Countdown to Kindergarten Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. For preschool children ages 3-5 Your child s first independent storytime. Children will listen to stories and then create projects while working on fine motor skills. BOOK DISCUSSIONS: WHO WAS... Tuesdays, November 28 & December 19, 4:30 p.m. For children in grades 3 & 4 A book discussion reading selections from the Who Was series. Snacks will be provided. Come to the library to pick up this month s selection. FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-5 WITH ADULT FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES FALL STORY & CRAFT Tuesday, November 21, 10:30 a.m. Listen to exciting stories about fall and make a fall craft. GINGERBREAD BOY Monday, December 18, 11:00 a.m. Decorate your very own gingerbread boy. SHAVING CREAM ART Tuesday, December 26, 11:00 a.m. Using shaving cream, design a snowy scene. JUMP FOR JOY Wednesday, December 27, 11:00 a.m. Join crowd favorite, Joy Oddo, for a movement and music-filled program for our smallest fitness fans! SNOWY STORYTIME & CRAFT Thursday, December 28, 11:00 a.m. Listen to exciting stories about winter and make a craft. FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 WITH ADULT MINI MASTERS Monday, November 13, 2:00 p.m. Explore Louis Comfort Tiffany s famous stained glass window Autumn Landscape, then create your own autumn art. LITTLE SCIENTISTS Thursdays, November 16 & December 21, 2:00 p.m. Explore the wonderful world of science through books, games, and hands-on activities. AFTERNOON ART: POPSICLE SCARECROW Friday, November 10, 2:00 p.m. Come to the library and design a scarecrow out of popsicle sticks. LEGO CLUB Saturdays, November 18 & December 23, 11:00 a.m. Come to the library and play with Legos. FAMILY APPLE PIE PROGRAM Monday, November 20, 4:30 p.m. Make a homemade apple pie to enjoy! Please be sure to bring a rolling pin. SNACKS & A MOVIE Friday, November 24, 2:00 p.m. We will be showing Cars 3 (G; 109 min). KIDS CREATE Saturday, December 9, 2:00 p.m. Come to the library and make a craft. The library provides the supplies and you supply your imagination! AFTERNOON ART: MACARONI SNOWFLAKES Friday, December 15, 3:30 p.m. Use glitter glue and macaroni to make a snowflake to display. SNACKS & A MOVIE Thursday, December 28, 2:00 p.m. We will be showing The Emoji Movie (PG; 86 min). PLAZA THEATRICAL PRESENTS: WILLY WONKA Friday, December 29, 11:00 a.m. Enjoy a theatrical production of the hit show Willy Wonka. 3

4 ADVENTURES IN ART Monday, November 6, 4:30 p.m. Discover the stained glass windows of famous artist Louis Comfort Tiffany, then create your own window design. WHALING MUSEUM BUILD A BOAT Tuesday, November 7, 4:30 p.m. Join the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum to learn about life at sea, and build your own wooden model ship to take home. ICE CREAM CONE TEEPEE Tuesday, November 14, 4:30 p.m. Create a teepee using ice cream cones, pretzels, and sprinkles to take home and enjoy! IN BETWEEN (GRADES 5-8) IN BETWEEN BOOK DISCUSSION Monday, November 27, 7:00 p.m. Cloud & Wallfish by Anne Nesbet KIDS IN GRADES 5-12 GRAPHIC NOVEL CLUB Thursday, November 2, 7:00 p.m. Do you love comics and graphic novels? Bring your favorite books and comics to share! Each teen will get to choose one free comic and graphic novel to take home. Earn one community service hour. THANKSGIVING DUTCH APPLE PIES Monday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. Make a Dutch apple pie with a delicious crumb topping to serve at Thanksgiving. GRAPHIC NOVEL WRITING WORKSHOPS Tuesdays, November 28-December 12, 7:00 p.m. Design your own graphic novel in this series. TEENS TEACH: ARM KNITTING Thursday, November 30, 7:00 p.m. Join teen Alexandra Pultz as she helps us learn how to knit using only our arms! WINTER ORNAMENTS Monday, December 4, 7:00 p.m. Make a variety of ornaments to display. HOLIDAY PRINTMAKING Monday, December 11, 7:00 p.m. Get creative and make your own holiday cards, tags, and gift wrap! Learn how to make personalized, detailed stamps. SPA HOLIDAY GIFTS Thursday, December 14, 7:00 p.m. Make bath bombs and sugar scrubs. FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN TURKEY WALL HANGING Thursday, November 16, 4:30 p.m. For children in grades K-2 Transform a straw hat into a turkey. HOLIDAY CANDLESTICKS Tuesday, November 21, 4:30 p.m. Make beautiful decorative candlesticks to place on your holiday table. THE MOOSE IS ON THE LOOSE Thursday, December 7, 4:30 p.m. Make your very own stuffed animal moose to take home. GIANT GINGERBREAD BOY Monday, December 11, 4:30 p.m. Celebrate the season and decorate your very own gingerbread boy. FOR TEENS & TWEENS SNOWMAN CAKES Monday, December 18, 7:00 p.m. Using fondant, decorate a full snowman cake. BABYSITTING WORKSHOP Thursday, December 28, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Learn skills that will help you to get started in babysitting, including how to care for infants and children, first aid, emergency procedures, and fire safety. TEENS (GRADES 7-12) CAMP NANOWRIMO Wednesdays, November 1-November 29, 3:00-5:00 p.m. (No class 11/22) Are you an aspiring writer? Participate in our National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenge! Get support and snacks from the library and feedback from fellow writers. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS: YOUR ROAD MAP TO SUCCESS! Wednesday, November 15, 7:00-8:30 p.m. For teens in grades 9-11 with their parents Students and parents will learn the five key steps students must take to have a successful college admissions experience. Maximize your admissions and scholarship potential, determine which colleges are truly best for you, learn how to differentiate yourself, how to maximize your admissions possibilities, and how to get colleges to say YES! WHALING MUSEUM ORNAMENTS Tuesday, December 12, 4:30 p.m. For children in grades K-2 Join the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum and learn about animals that spend their lives in shells. Meet a hermit crab up close, and design your own shell ornament with seashells and glitter to hang up at home. ROBOT BANK Wednesday, December 20, 4:30 p.m. Have lots of fun painting your own robot bank to take home to save your pennies! NEBULA JARS Wednesday, December 27, 3:00 p.m. For children in grades 3-5 Create your own galaxy in a jar using glitter and various materials. COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES For teens in grades 7-12 All volunteers must have attended an orientation meeting, which are held every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ONE WORLD TEEN READS BOOK DISCUSSION Monday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. March: Book One by John Lewis Read from a different perspective each month. Books will be available at the Circulation Desk one month prior to the discussion. Teens will earn two community service hours for their participation. TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Share your ideas while having fun! Earn one hour of community service credit. November 9: Turkey Cupcakes December 21: Last Minute Gifts TEEN COOKIE BAKE Monday, November 13, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Drop off homemade cookies to be donated to a local food pantry. Earn two community service hours. TEEN COOKIE SWAP & DONATION Monday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. Bring two dozen of your favorite cookie recipe. Swap one dozen with participants and give one dozen to the food pantry. Bring your recipes and we will create a recipe book! Help bag up cookies to be distributed. Earn three community service hours. TEEN TECH TUTORS Thursdays, November 16 & December 7, 3:00-5:00 p.m. See page 2 for details. 4

5 INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAMS Register for adult programs at the Information Services Desk, online, or by phone at (631) See pages 2 and 6 for additional programs. For program details, visit *We photograph library programs for use in publicity. Please inform us if you do not want to be photographed. BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE KNITTING Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. OR 6:45-8:45 p.m. Morning session: November 1-December 20 Evening session: November 8-December 13 Learn to knit or get help with a current project from knitting experts. Fee: $175 for morning session or $125 for evening session, payable by check or credit card. Class limit: 12 students. SIGNATURE EVENT FIDDLER S GREEN CONCERT Sunday, November 12, 2:30 p.m. Come to the library for an afternoon of joyful, traditional Irish music. This four-person band will delight you with their stirring renditions of sea songs, ballads, tunes, and the tales behind them. Free and open to all. Advance registration requested. MEDITATION AS MEDICATION Wednesdays, November 1, 8, & 15, 2:00 p.m. Meditation is like multivitamins for your mind, heart, and body. Research has shown that a daily practice of meditation helps improve brain function, heart rate, the immune system, lowers blood pressure, stress, and pain. Just 12 minutes a day can get you started on the path to inner peace and balance. Linda Cafiero will be your guide to discovering the abundant tools that you already have within yourself. IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITING APP WORKSHOP Saturday, November 4, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Howard Rose will help you to decide what to photograph, show you how to create the best design for your photo, and teach you how to use the editing apps on your phone. Open to all 14 and older. Fee: $55, payable by check or credit card. Class limit: 14 students. HOW TO AGE IN PLACE WITH GRACE Saturday, November 4, 2:00 p.m. Professional organizer Vincent Giacalone will share the steps to take to make the home safer and more comfortable for a senior. Q&A follows. 3D PRINTING & TINKERCAD Monday, November 6, 12:30 p.m. Learn about 3D printing and take a turn designing your own creation. Advance registration required. Class limit: 10 students. CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP Tuesdays, November 7-December 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m. (No class 11/21) Learn the art of beautiful handwriting with Helen Murdock-Prep. Beginners are encouraged to join. If this is the first time that you are taking the class, please bring $10 to the first meeting for a supplies kit. Fee: $100, payable by check or credit card. Class limit: 14 students. CANADA: WHAT S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT? Thursday, November 9, 2:00 p.m. A multimedia presentation about the history, cultural diversity, geography myths, and realities about our immense northern neighbor by eighth-generation Canadian management consultant, aspiring author, and CSH resident, Douglas Ross. THE THANKSGIVING GARDEN WITH PAULEY THE PLANT GUY Saturday, November 11, 12:00 p.m. Horticulturalist Paul Levine will return to discuss indoor and outdoor plants to brighten the season, bringing samples of his recommendations, including ornamental cabbages and kale, indoor and outdoor mums, pansies, mini-trees, and holiday plants, such as Christmas cactus, poinsettia, and more! MICHELANGELO: DIVINE DRAFTSMAN & DESIGNER Tuesday, November 14, 7:00 p.m. Professor Thomas Germano will present a visual lecture on the life, times, and work of Michelangelo Buonarroti and introduce the works related to the once in a lifetime exhibition that will be at the Metropolitan Museum of Art from 11/13/17-2/12/18. SMARTER SOCIAL SECURITY Thursday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. A broad overview of the Social Security program as it pertains to retirees and their beneficiaries, while emphasizing spousal and survivor benefits. IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE Tuesday, November 28, 12:30 p.m. This program will discuss health issues that can be affected by our physical habits and alignment, and offer simple techniques and exercises to improve strength and body awareness. Please wear comfortable clothing to class. MAH JONGG PRACTICE CLUB Thursdays, November 30-December 14, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cathy Crocetti will return to lead a class for those who know the rules, but need to refresh and add to their knowledge of the game. Students MUST bring a current National Mah Jongg League card (available for purchase online) to each class. Fee: $30, payable by check or credit card. CHECK, PLEASE Sunday, December 3, 2:00 p.m. An entertaining afternoon of theater presented for your enjoyment by the students of our Zig Zag Theater Company. Check, Please, by Jonathan Rand, showcases a series of first dates gone wrong. SAVE THE DATE THE ORANGUTAN PROJECT Tuesday, January 23, 7:00 p.m. Orangutan Project founder, Leif Cocks, will discuss his memoir of his experiences in Borneo working with this critically endangered species. Book sale/signing follows. Cosponsored by The Nature Conservancy. Book Discussions Discussion books may be requested at the Circulation Desk starting a month before the discussion date. All welcome. Read It in Good Health - Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Dr. Mütter s Marvels: A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine by Cristin O Keefe Aptowicz - November 21 Dark Matter by Blake Crouch - December 19 Morning Group - Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. News of the World by Paulette Jiles - November 8 The Jewel in the Crown by Paul Scott - December 13 5

6 Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #8 Cold Spring Harbor, NY Courtesy of ZacMel Graphics, LLC Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road Cold Spring Harbor, NY Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center Expanding your Horizons Since 1886 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Helen Weinstein, President George Schwertl, Vice President Dana Lynch, Treasurer Aviva Franz, Secretary Sandra Capek-O Grady Robert Hughes Loren Kobus Vincent Parziale Janice Rochstein Classes & Art at the Library Dr. Roger Podell, Library Director Diane Scinta, Assistant Director Norah Gillman, Newsletter Editor Amanda Alio, Layout Editor Printed on recycled paper with soy ink Fitness Classes Register at the Information Services Desk with a credit card or nonrefundable $60 check payable to CSH Library. Forrest Yoga: Fridays, November 3-December 15, 11:15 a.m. (No class 11/24) Taught by Dorothy Mandrakos, Forrest Yoga is a mindful practice of sequences of poses that focus on strength, breath, integrity, and spirit. Pilates: Mondays, November 6-December 11, 7:00 p.m. OR Saturdays, November 4-December 16, 9:45 a.m. (No class 11/25) Tai Chi: Fridays, November 3-December 15, 10:00 a.m. (No class 11/24) Yin Yoga: Wednesdays, November 1-December 13, 11:15 a.m. (No class 11/22) Yoga for All Levels: Wednesdays, November 1-December 13, 10:00 a.m. (No class 11/22) Art in the Library THE VILLAGE ARTIST STUDENT EXHIBITION The child, teen, and adult art students of The Village Artist will bring their multimedia drawings, paintings, and sculpture to the library for the first time. The works are inspired by photographs, master paintings, still lifes, and their imaginations. Exhibit on display November 1 through December 13. Reception: Sunday, November 5, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Art Classes Register at the Information Services Desk with a credit card or check payable to CSH Library. INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR PAINTING Thursdays, November 30-December 21, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pick up a supplies list when registering. Fee: $70. TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF COLOR MIXING Saturday, December 9, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Howard Rose will guide students on how to use just three colors to create a whole wheel of color. A supplies list will be ed to students prior to the class. The instructor will provide the mixing board. Fee: $55. DRAWING FOR THE PAINTER Contact the library for dates/fee Learn drawing and composition techniques to enhance your painting. Pick up a supplies list when registering. THE JOY OF PAINTING WITH PASTELS Contact the library for dates/fee Learn to paint with pastels; for both continuing students and beginners. Pick up a supplies list when registering. WATERCOLOR PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS Contact the library for dates/fee Pick up a supplies list when registering. 6