BUDGET VOTE & TRUSTEE ELECTION AT YOUR LIBRARY TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 9:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m.

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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 March / April 2017 BUDGET VOTE & TRUSTEE ELECTION AT YOUR LIBRARY TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 9:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m. VOTE DAY ACTIVITIES CUPCAKE DECORATING, 11:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. For children of all ages AN AMERICAN LIVING & WORKING IN MODERN DAY CUBA, 2:00 P.M. Learn about Cuba s rich history, how to travel to Cuba, tales from Cuban citizens, and much more. Advance registration required. THE JESTER JIM SHOW, 4:30 p.m. For children of all ages and their families. This is not your ordinary juggling show! With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, Jester Jim takes the stage and starts his show. Young and old will be glued to his every sound as he performs his amazing beatbox intro. Kids and adults alike will be talking about Jester Jim s wild antics for weeks! AMNESTY DAY Bring us your long-overdue items and all fines will be waived. SIGNATURE EVENT MOUNTAIN MAIDENS: ALL IRISH MUSIC CONCERT Sunday, March 19, 2:00 p.m. The Mountain Maidens are three voices blended in splendid harmonies that will lift your spirit and warm your heart. They sing folk, country, gospel, and songs of social justice, accompanied by guitars, banjo, dulcimer, autoharp, spoons and castanets. Inspired by Appalachian music, they have brought the deep modal harmonies of this tradition to their repertoire. They also sing rich madrigals, Sacred Harp Music and hymns, and Irish songs. Free and appropriate for all ages; advance registration requested. Library Hours Monday Thursday 9:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday (September 11, 2016-June 11, 2017) 1:00 5:00 p.m. The Library Will Be Closed Sunday, April 16 (Easter) Library Board Meetings All are welcome. Monday, March 6, 7:00 p.m. Budget Meeting & Meet the Candidates: Monday, March 20, 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 3, 7:00 p.m. Contact Us Website: Phone: (631) Fax: (631) APRIL IS LONG ISLAND READS MONTH Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson Meet Erik Larson on Sunday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hillwood Recital Hall at C.W. Post. Free tickets will be available beginning April 1. See longislandreads.org for details.

2 Letter from the Director Dear Residents, March and April will be exciting months at the Library. On Sunday, March 19, we are proud to present one of our Signature Events, Mountain Maidens: All Irish Music Concert. On Tuesday, April 4, we will hold our annual Budget Vote and Trustee Election. Vote Day activities include Cupcake Decorating, the Jester Jim Show, a program about Cuba, and it s also Amnesty Day no fines on any overdue items you return. This year s budget complies with the New York State tax cap, and includes increases in both the book and programming budgets. Please be sure to come to the Library and cast your vote on April 4. I look forward to seeing you at the Library! Sincerely, Dr. Roger Podell Q. Where can I find more information about the budget? Budget Vote FAQs A. Complete details will be mailed. They will also be available at the Circulation Desk and on our website, after March 1. Q. Will there be a public meeting about the budget and to meet the candidates for the Board of Trustees? A. Yes, the Budget Review & Meet the Candidates meeting will be on Monday, March 20, at 7:00 p.m. Q. Where do I vote? A. You vote in the library on Tuesday, April 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Q. Who is eligible to vote? A. All residents of the CSH School District who are registered to vote in the school district s annual budget vote are eligible to vote in the CSH Library election. Call Election Clerk Susan Tyska at (631) , x501 for details. Q. I will be away on April 4. Can I get an absentee ballot? A. Yes, if you are unable to vote in person, you may apply for an absentee ballot. Applications will be available at the Circulation Desk and on our website after March 1. TEEN TECH TUTORS Tuesday, March 21, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2:00-4:00 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. Art in the Library CSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT EXHIBIT Come and be inspired by the talent and creativity of CSH students in grades On display March 3 through April 4. Reception and Musical Performance: Wednesday, March 22, 6:00-7:30 p.m. ABSTRACT FORM The intricate pen-and-ink drawings of Rich Tannenbaum will be on display April 8 through April 27. STUDY BUDDIES HOMEWORK CLUB For students in grades 3-6 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m. March 1- April 6 Teen volunteers will give support, assistance, and encouragement to students in grades 3-6. Registration required. 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. STORYTIME SCHEDULE Monday, February 27 Friday, April 7 Babies, Stories & Play Mondays, 9:45 a.m. For children from birth-12 months A short storytime followed by open play with your little one. Mother Goose Time Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. For children months with adult Enjoy sharing rhymes, songs, and movement with your child. 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. Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. For preschool children ages 3 & 4 Your child s first independent storytime. 45 minutes of art, stories, music, crafts, and fun. TASTY TALES & TREATS Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. For children in grade 2 March 22: Dodsworth in New York by Tim Egan April 19: Bad Kitty School Daze by Nick Bruel A book discussion followed by the making of delicious treats! Come to the library to pick up this month s selection. FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-5 WITH ADULT FINGERPRINT RAINDROP ART Thursday, April 13, 11:00 a.m. Use your fingerprints to create a rainy day art project. SPRINGTIME STORY & CRAFT Tuesday, April 18, 10:30 a.m. Listen to stories all about spring and make a spring-themed craft. JUMP FOR JOY Thursday, April 20, 10:30 a.m. Join crowd favorite Joy Oddo for a music and movement-filled program for our smallest fitness fans. FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 WITH ADULT LITTLE SCIENTISTS Thursday, March 16, 2:00 p.m. For children in preschool Explore the wonderful world of science with books, games, and hands-on activities. MINI MASTERS Monday, March 27, 2:00 p.m. Explore the sculpture of modern artists like Pablo Picasso and Robert Rauschenberg, then build your own found object art from recycled materials. EARTH DAY SUNCATCHERS Friday, April 21, 10:30 a.m. Create a beautiful suncatcher using nature objects you choose from our garden. FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AFTERNOON ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays, 2:00 p.m. March 24: Fruit Loop Art April 14: Spring Canvas Art WEEKEND AT THE MOVIES Saturday, March 11, 2:00 p.m. We will be showing Storks (PG; 87 min). SHAVING CREAM RAINBOW ART Friday, March 17, 2:00 p.m. Celebrate St. Patrick s Day and make your very own fluffy rainbow. CUPCAKE DECORATING Tuesday, April 4, 11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Have fun decorating cupcakes for the library s annual Budget Vote Day. THE JESTER JIM SHOW Tuesday, April 4, 4:30 p.m. With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, Jester Jim takes the stage and starts his show. Young and old will be glued to his every sound as he performs his amazing beatbox intro. BOARD GAME BONANZA Tuesday, April 11, 11:00 a.m. Challenge your friends or make new ones in this afternoon of board games! SPRING BINGO Wednesday, April 12, 3:00 p.m. Challenge your friends or make new ones at this bingo program. SNACKS & A MOVIE Thursday, April 13, 3:00 p.m. We will be showing Moana (PG; 103 min). MIX-IT-UP MAYHEM Friday, April 28, 3:30 p.m. 3

4 FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K-2 ST. PATRICK S DAY SHAMROCK ART Monday, March 6, 4:30 p.m. Get creative and make a beautiful St. Patrick s Day art project. EARTH DAY RECYCLED MAGAZINE FRAMES Thursday, April 20, 4:30 p.m. Decoupage a picture frame using pictures from your favorite magazines. COLORFUL CATERPILLARS Tuesday, April 25, 4:30 p.m. Create your very own caterpillar. FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES 3-5 LEPRECHAUN TREASURE BOX Tuesday, March 14, 4:30 p.m. Paint and decorate a special box to keep your St. Patrick s Day treasures and treats. CERAMIC BIRD TEALIGHT Wednesday, April 5, 4:30 p.m. Paint a springtime tealight candle holder. IN BETWEEN (GRADES 5-8) TWEEN GAME NIGHT Thursday, March 2, 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends for tabletop games like Exploding Kittens, Superfight, and Sushi Go! MAKER MONDAY: SLIME EXPERIMENTS Monday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. Make lots of slime using different recipes and compare your results. IN BETWEEN BOOK DISCUSSIONS Mondays, 4:30 p.m. March 27: TBD April 24: TBD TEEN & IN BETWEEN (GRADES 5-12) MELTED SNOWMAN BARK Monday, March 6, 7:00 p.m. Create the perfect chocolatey snack to commemorate the end of the season. TEEN & IN BETWEEN YOGA CLASS Thursday, March 16, 7:00 p.m. Do you need to relax? Take a breather at our FREE yoga class. CARROT PATCH CUPCAKES Thursday, March 23, 7:00 p.m. Decorate delicious cupcakes. CHARCOAL DRAWING Thursday, March 30, 7:00 p.m. Create a beautiful charcoal drawing. SPRING OREO TRUFFLES Monday, April 3, 7:00 p.m. Celebrate the beginning of spring with this delicious treat. SOCK BUNNY Thursday, April 27, 4:30 p.m. Make an adorable sock bunny. FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K-6 ADVENTURES IN ART Tuesday, March 7 & Monday, March 13, 4:30 p.m. Explore the sculpture of modern artists like Pablo Picasso and Robert Rauschenberg, then build your own found object art from recycled materials. FLOWER POT OF GOLD Thursday, March 9, 4:30 p.m. Decorate a flower pot and make it into a magical pot of gold for St. Patrick s Day. IRISH PIRATES Wednesday, March 15, 4:30 p.m. Children can sail the Seven Seas to learn all about the Irish pirates of yore, and make their own Jolly Roger flag to take home along with other fun pirate crafts! FOR TEENS & TWEENS CHALK PASTEL Thursday, April 6, 7:00 p.m. Create a beautiful chalk pastel. SILK HOOP PAINTING Monday, April 10, 3:00 p.m. Make unique works of art on silk. TEEN MOVIE: DOCTOR STRANGE Wednesday, April 12, 3:00 p.m. Come for a big-screen showing of Marvel movie Doctor Strange (PG-13; 115 min). Snacks provided. BEESWAX SUSHI CANDLES Monday, April 17, 7:00 p.m. Make real candles that look like sushi! STRING ART Monday, April 24, 7:00 p.m. Create works of art to decorate your room. TEEN (GRADES 7-12) ACT PREP COURSES Sundays, March 5-March 26, 2:00-4:30 p.m. Get an overview of the new ACT test and develop strategies that help you maximize your scores. This program consists of four 2 1/2 hour classes led by veteran certified high school teachers with at least ten years of experience in the field of test preparation. Register at the Children s Desk with a $110 check payable to CSH Library. TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Thursday, March 9, 7:00 p.m. Share your ideas while having fun! Earn one hour of volunteer credit! LEGO CLUB Saturdays, March 18 & April 15, 11:00 a.m. Meet new friends and use your imagination to build awesome creations with LEGOS! TISSUE PAPER FLOWERS Monday, April 10, 2:00 p.m. Make beautiful tissue paper flowers. DECORATE A BIRDHOUSE Tuesday, April 11, 2:00 p.m. Decorate a beautiful birdhouse to welcome spring. DECORATE AN UMBRELLA Wednesday, April 12, 11:00 a.m. Decorate and personalize your own umbrella for rainy days. SPRINGTIME BIRD FEEDERS Monday, April 17, 2:00 p.m. Welcome the birds back from migration and make a homemade bird feeder using a pinecone. COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES All volunteers must have attended an orientation meeting, which are held every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. TEEN READS BOOK DISCUSSIONS Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. For teens in grades 7-12 Books will be available at the Circulation Desk one month prior to the discussion. Teens will earn two hours of community service credit. March 14: Etched in Sand by Regina Calcaterra April 18: TBD TEEN TECH TUTORS Tuesday, March 21, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2:00-4:00 p.m. For teens in grades 7-12 Coach adult learners in developing skills in using their devices. Teens must have attended volunteer orientation. Sign up at the Children s Desk. STUDY BUDDIES HOMEWORK HELPERS Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. & Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m. For teens in grades 8-12 Study Buddies will give support, assistance, and encouragement to children in grades 3-6. Speak with a children s librarian for an application. TEEN COOKIE BAKE Monday, March 27, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. For teens in grades 7-12 Earn two hours of community service credit for baking cookies and bringing them to the library to be donated to a food pantry. Drop off any time from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Children s Desk. No registration required. 4

5 INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAMS Register for adult programs at the Information Services Desk, online, or by phone at (631) See page 2 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. Session 1: March 1-March 22 Session 2: March 29-April 26 (No class 4/12) Register with a $100 check payable to CSH Library. ECOBENEFICIAL GARDENING 101 Wednesday, March 1, 12:00 p.m. Learn how to improve the health of your garden through your design choices and maintenance practices. Co-sponsored with the Three Harbors Garden Club. BREAKFAST & BRUNCH WITH LUCY VAN HORN Saturday, March 4, 11:00 a.m. This cooking demonstration and tasting will introduce you to breakfast food in ways you ve never tried before. Register by 3/2 with $5 cash or check payable to CSH Library. Class limit: 20 students. ACTING WORKSHOP WITH REGINA SCHNEIDER Fridays, March 10-May 19, 1:00-3:00 p.m. (No class 4/7, 4/14, or 5/5) Learn the fundamentals of acting. Register with a $160 check payable to CSH Library. Class limit: 16 students. PLANTS THAT CLEAN THE AIR Saturday, March 11, 11:30 a.m. Horticulturalist Paul Levine will discuss plants that clean your indoor air. Q&A to follow. A WRITER S WORKSHOP WITH DEBBY PEOPLES Mondays, March 13-May 22, 1:00-3:00 p.m. (No class 4/10) For both new and experienced writers. Register with a check for $90 payable to CSH Library. CALLIGRAFFITI & BEYOND WITH HELEN MURDOCK-PREP Tuesdays, March 21-May 2, 7:00-8:30 p.m. (No class 4/11) Join us as we continue to explore the art of beautiful handwriting. Register with a $100 check payable to CSH Library. THE HEART OF A CHAMPION: A BASKETBALL COACH S MEMOIR OF A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Tuesday, March 21, 7:00 p.m. Former St. Anthony s High School basketball coach Dr. Gus Alfieri will discuss his memoir, The Heart of a Champion. Books will be available. THE WOMAN, THE GARDEN, IN ART Wednesday, March 22, 2:00 p.m. Louise Cella Caruso will develop the analogy between the female and a blooming garden in a lecture featuring famous paintings. EMPIRE SAFETY COUNCIL DEFENSIVE DRIVING Saturday, March 25, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Register with a $30 check payable to Empire Safety Council. BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: THE SECRET LIVES OF OUR PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES Wednesday, March 29, 2:00 p.m. H&H Scholars will discuss the scandals, strange occurrences, family secrets, and intra-family feuds of our former first families. LONG ISLAND READS: LI NAVAL HISTORY IN WARTIME Tuesday, April 18, 2:00 p.m. Bill Bleyer will give a presentation on Long Island s maritime history. COMMUNITY THEATER Thursday, April 20, 7:00 p.m. A group of local amateur actors is forming a theater group that would meet Thursday evenings. Attend this initial meeting to learn more. PAPER THE LIBRARY Saturday, April 22, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring two or three boxes of your personal papers and have them properly disposed of by a professional shredding company. SPRING DRIED FLOWER TOPIARY WITH DIANA CONKLIN Wednesday, April 26, 2:00 p.m. Create a beautiful topiary with dried flowers. Materials provided. Register by 4/19 with $5 cash or check payable to CSH Library. YOUR MICROBIOME: GUT HEALTH = GOOD HEALTH Thursday, April 27, 7:00 p.m. Registered dietician Fay Eikenes will discuss your microbiome and what keeps it healthy. Q&A to follow. ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE: DEFENSE Tuesdays, May 2-June 20, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Students must have basic knowledge of bridge and Bidding in the 21st Century in order to participate. Register by 4/25 with a $100 check. Art Classes THE JOY OF PAINTING WITH PASTELS Session 1: Fridays, March 10-April 7, 12:30-3:00 p.m. Session 2: Fridays, April 28-May 26, 12:30-3:00 p.m. For beginners and continuing students. Register with a $85 check. WATERCOLOR PAINTING FOR ALL LEVELS Session 1: Thursdays, March 9-April 6, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Session 2: Thursdays, April 27-May 25, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. For all levels of experience. Register with a $85 check. DRAWING FOR THE PAINTER Tuesdays, March 7-21, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, April 4-25, 10:00-11:30 a.m. (No class 4/11) Register with a $30 check payable to CSH Library. Fitness Classes Registration must be accompanied by a nonrefundable $60 check payable to CSH Library. Fitness Fusion: Fridays, March 10-April 21, 11:15 a.m. (No class 4/14) Pilates: Mondays, March 6-April 17, 7:00 p.m. (No class 4/10) OR Saturdays, March 11-April 29, 9:45 a.m. (No class 3/25 or 4/15) Tai Chi: Fridays, March 10-April 21, 10:00 a.m. (No class 4/14) Yin Yoga: Wednesdays, March 8-April 19, 11:15 a.m. (No class 4/12) Yoga for All Levels: Weds., March 8-April 19, 10 a.m. (No class 4/12) 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. The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin - March 21 Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson - April 25 Morning Group - Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. Etched in Sand by Regina Calcaterra - March 8 Dead Wake & The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson - April 12 5

6 Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #8 Cold Spring Harbor, NY Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road Cold Spring Harbor, NY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sandra Capek-O Grady, President Helen Weinstein, Vice President Dana Lynch, Treasurer Aviva Franz, Secretary Tara Belfi Robert Hughes Loren Kobus Gayle Quaglia George Schwertl Courtesy of ZacMel Graphics, LLC Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center Expanding your Horizons Since 1886 Library & Community Notes Dr. Roger Podell, Library Director Diane Scinta, Assistant Director Norah Gillman, Newsletter Editor Amanda Alio, Layout Editor Printed on recycled paper with soy ink EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Visit 3rd Annual POP! Party Friday, March 10, 7:00-11:00 p.m. A stellar evening of cosmic cocktails & celestial samplings at the Vanderbilt Planetarium. FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM Visit for information. Live Animal Encounters Monday, April 10, Wednesday, April 12 & Friday, April 14, 2:00 p.m. Learn about the Hatchery s turtles, frogs, and salamanders during a live animal presentation. HECKSCHER MUSEUM OF ART Visit for information. Book Discussions at CSH Library The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith Monday, March 6, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Modigliani: A Life by Meryle Secrest Monday, April 3, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Fee: $15 (members), $20 (non-members). To register, call (631) COAST GUARD AUXILIARY About Boating Safely Course Saturdays, April 29, May 20, or June 17 9:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. A one-day instructional course for those 10 years of age or older who need to meet the requirements to operate a boat in the waters of the State of New York. To register, go to the Community Events Calendar at or cgauxcsh@gmail. com. Bring a bag lunch. Fee: $40. Visit for additional information. HUNTINGTON-OYSTER BAY AUDUBON SOCIETY Visit for information on upcoming events. Programs at CSH Library Hometown Habitat: A Very Special Documentary Screening Wednesday, March 15, 7:00 p.m. Shu Swamp: An Ecological Gem of the North Shore Wednesday, April 12, 7:00 p.m. LONG ISLAND GREENBELT TRAIL CONFERENCE Visit for information. Annual Members Meeting & Hike Saturday, March 18 Meet at trailhead on Harbor Rd. (NY25A) in the unpaved parking lot adjacent to CSH Library at 10:00 a.m. for a hike (4 miles); rain or snow cancels. Then, join us at the CSH Library at 12:00 p.m. for our annual meeting and hear a guest speaker on invasive species. THE WHALING MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER OF Visit for information on upcoming events. Sound-Off! Sunday, April 23, 12:00-4:00 p.m. A hands-on afternoon for the whole family to explore the importance of Long Island Sound! Learn how to help beach nesting birds, touch live critters, discuss better ways to fertilize for better storm water management, train for Alewife Monitoring, and more. Free admission for all. 6