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.

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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 September / October 2017 FAMILY SCARECROW PROGRAM Sunday, October 15, 2:00 p.m. For children of all ages and their families Bring the whole family and make a scarecrow to display for the season! Bring your own clothes to use for your scarecrow design. Adult clothes work best. MYANMAR LAND OF GOLDEN PAGODAS Thursday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. Professional photographers Carole and Richard Witkover will give a multimedia presentation on the history, culture, and people of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. Q&A follows. SIGNATURE EVENT MOVIE ON THE LAWN For children of all ages and their families Friday, September 15, 7:00 p.m. Bring a blanket or sand chairs for a festive night on the library hill. We will be showing The LEGO Batman Movie (PG; 104 min). 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 Monday, September 4 (Labor Day) Library Board Meetings All are welcome. Monday, September 11, 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 2, 7:00 p.m. Contact Us Website: Phone: (631) Fax: (631) CSH LIONS CLUB 13TH ANNUAL FISHING DERBY Saturday, September 9 (Rain date: Sunday, September 10) Open to children up to and including 16 years old. Awards and refreshments! Registration will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Seafarer s parking lot, West Main St. (25A), Cold Spring Harbor. Weigh-in starts at 3:30 p.m. The entry fee is $15; proceeds benefit the CSH Library Children s Department and the Guide Dog Foundation. For more information, cshlions@ gmail.com or call (516)

2 Letter from the Director Dear Residents, I hope you all had an enjoyable and restful summer. As we move into fall, cooler weather, and the beginning of the new school year, we have many exciting events planned at the Library! Our always popular Storytimes are perfect for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and we are offering numerous programs for children in grades K-5, tweens, and teens! Our adult programs and classes cover a wide range of interesting topics. I m sure as you browse through this newsletter you will find many programs that are ideal for you and your family. Please stop by and take advantage of everything we have to offer! I look forward to seeing you at the Library! Sincerely, Dr. Roger Podell SIGNATURE EVENTS JOURNEY FROM JOHANNESBURG Sunday, September 24, 2:30 p.m. Through song, story, and image, songwriter and musician Toby Tobias recounts how he left Johannesburg, a city that ignited his passions but crushed the lives of his countrymen, for Jerusalem, where he explored his ideals, before coming to New York, to discover his true calling as a songwriter and proud son of South Africa. Free and open to all. Advance registration requested. WILD GINGER Sunday, October 22, 2:00 p.m. This three-woman a cappella vocal ensemble will give a captivating performance featuring a variety of African chants, European chansons, and American folk songs. Entertainment for the whole family! Free and open to all. Advance registration requested. GREAT GIVE BACK In celebration of our library s contributions to the community, we will be participating in the Suffolk Cooperative Library System s Great Give Back event. From October 1-31, we will be collecting new and gently used coats in the library lobby to benefit Helping Hands of Huntington Station. On Saturday, October 14, families can drop in to create housewarming gifts for Habitat for Humanity home recipients or photo frames for newly adopted pets of the Little Shelter of Huntington. Drop by to make a craft from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.! We appreciate your support! TEEN TECH TUTORS Tuesday, September 26, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, 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. September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Come to the library to get your card today and open up a world of possibilities: ebooks, programs, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, and bestsellers. 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. Little Ones Learn & Play Mondays, 9:45 a.m. For children from birth-12 months A short storytime followed by open play with your little one. STORYTIME SCHEDULE Monday, September 18 Friday, October 13 Monday, October 23 Friday, November 17 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. BOOK DISCUSSIONS: WHO WAS... Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. For children in grades 3 & 4 September 26: Who Was Harry Houdini? by Tui T. Sutherland October 24: Who Was Blackbeard? by James Buckley Jr. 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 BACK-TO-SCHOOL STORY & CRAFT Thursday, September 7, 10:30 a.m. Celebrate back-to-school time with fun stories and a craft. MINI MASTERS: CLAUDE MONET Wednesday, September 13, 2:00 p.m. For children ages 3-5 with adult Visit artist Claude Monet s garden, then create your own paper water lilies. LITTLE SCIENTISTS Thursdays, September 28 & October 26, 2:00 p.m. For children ages 3-5 with adult Explore the wonderful world of science with books, games, and hands-on activities. PUMPKIN DECORATING Tuesday, October 17, 10:30 a.m. Decorate a spooky pumpkin for Halloween! SPOOKTACULAR STORYTIME Thursday, October 19, 10:30 a.m. Join us for fun and not-so-scary Halloween stories and a craft. HALLOWEEN PARTY Monday, October 30, 11:00 a.m. Come to the library in costume for Halloween-themed games, crafts, and snacks! FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES SNACK & A MOVIE Thursday, September 21, 2:00 p.m. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (PG; 90 min). AFTERNOON ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. September 22: Apple Stamping & Stick Apple Cores October 27: Halloween Crafts Drop by to make a seasonal art project. BOARD GAME BONANZA Friday, September 29, 12:00 p.m. Challenge your friends or make new ones at this afternoon of board games. BACK-TO-SCHOOL BINGO Friday, September 29, 3:00 p.m. Challenge your friends to a round of school-themed bingo! AUTUMN LEAF ART Tuesday, October 3, 4:30 p.m. Create festive art using autumn leaves! PAPER PLATE MONSTERS Friday, October 20, 3:30 p.m. Use paper plates to make spooky Halloween creations. 3

4 CARAMEL APPLE DIPPING Monday, September 11 & Thursday, September 14, 4:30 p.m. Make delicious caramel apples to take home and enjoy. ADVENTURES IN ART: CLAUDE MONET Tuesday, September 12, 4:30 p.m. Visit artist Claude Monet s garden, then create your own paper water lilies. LEGO CLUB Saturdays, September 16 & October 21, 2:00 p.m. Make new friends and use your imagination to build awesome creations with LEGOS! BACK-TO-SCHOOL PENCIL JARS Tuesday, September 19, 4:30 p.m. Using colorful crayons, decorate a pencil jar. IN BETWEEN (GRADES 5-8) TWEEN BOOK DISCUSSIONS Mondays, September 25 & October 23, 7:00 p.m. For tweens in grades 5-7 Discuss great tween books and enjoy dessert! Students in grade 7 will receive two hours of community service credit. Books will be available at the Circulation Desk beginning 8/15. TWEEN FINGER KNITTING Tuesday, October 10, 4:30 p.m. Finger knitting is knitting without needles. Learn how to finger knit a scarf, and in no time you ll be making toy snakes, headbands, and more, using all sorts of fun yarn. All yarn provided, plus extra to take home. TWEEN HALLOWEEN SLIME Monday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. Make creepy, slippery slime. KIDS IN GRADES 5-12 TEEN MOVIE Wednesday, September 20, 6:30 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG-13; 136 min). CRAFTACULAR Thursday, September 28, 7:00 p.m. Use our many craft supplies and get creative! GRAPHIC NOVEL CLUB Thursday, October 5, 7:00 p.m. Do you love comics and graphic novels? Join us for our first meeting. Bring your favorite books and comics to share! Each teen will get to choose one free comic and graphic novel to take home. FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN STUDY BUDDIES Wednesdays, October 4-December 13, 3:30-5:30 p.m. For children in grades 3-6 Teen volunteers will give support, assistance, and encouragement to students. Registration required. BAT SILHOUETTE ART Thursday, October 5, 4:30 p.m. For children in grades K-2 Learn some cool facts about this nighttime creature and create bat silhouettes using paint and glitter. MUMMY JARS Monday, October 9, 4:30 p.m. For children in grades 3-5 Get ready for Halloween and make a spooky mummy candy holder. DAY OF THE DEAD SUGAR SKULLS Thursday, October 12, 4:30 p.m. For children in grades 2-4 Celebrate the Day of the Dead in the Mexican tradition. FOR TEENS & TWEENS SUGAR SKULLS Thursday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. Paint and decorate papier-mâché sugar skulls to commemorate the Day of the Dead. TEEN (GRADES 7-12) ACT PREP COURSES Sundays, September 10-October 1, 2:00-4:30 p.m. Get an overview of the new ACT test and develop strategies to help maximize your scores. Four 2 1/2 hour classes will be led by veteran certified high school teachers with at least ten years of experience in the field of test preparation. Register by 9/1 at the Children s Desk with a check for $110 payable to CSH Library. PRACTICE PSAT Sunday, September 17, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Take the full-length exam sponsored by Curvebreakers. COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP Monday, September 18, 7:00 p.m. The essay is often the most difficult and dreaded! part of the college application process. It can make the difference between a maybe or a yes. Learn more about writing the all-important college essay, in this workshop with Naushad Mehta, professional writing coach and the founder of Inspired Essays. PRACTICE SAT/ACT Saturday, September 23, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Take the full-length exam sponsored by Curvebreakers. RICE KRISPIES MONSTERS Monday, October 16, 4:30 p.m. Use delicious Rice Krispies Treats to make three-eyed monster treats to take home. PUMPKIN DECORATING Wednesday, October 18 & Thursday, October 19, 4:30 p.m. Decorate a spooky pumpkin for Halloween! GLOWING HALLOWEEN LANTERNS Monday, October 23, 4:30 p.m. For children in grades K-2 Make a glowing lantern to light up your window on Halloween night. EDIBLE WITCH HAT CUPCAKES Thursday, October 26, 4:30 p.m. Make a spooky cupcake using icing and ice cream cones. SAT PREP COURSES Sundays, October 8-October 29, 2:00-4:30 p.m. Get an overview of the new SAT test and develop strategies to help maximize your scores. Four 2 1/2 hour classes will be led by veteran certified high school teachers with at least ten years of experience in the field of test preparation. Register by 9/20 at the Children s Desk with a check for $110 payable to CSH Library. 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. TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Share your ideas while having fun! Earn one hour of community service credit. Thursday, September 21, 7:00 p.m.: Fall Cupcakes Thursday, October 19, 7:00 p.m.: Pumpkin Decorating Contest TEEN TECH TUTORS Tuesdays, September 26 & October 17, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Coach adult learners in developing skills in using their devices. Teens must have attended volunteer orientation. Sign up at the Children s Desk. ONE WORLD TEEN READS BOOK DISCUSSION Monday, October 2, 7:00 p.m. 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 hours of community service credit. 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 Morning session: Wednesdays, September 6-October 25, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ($200) Evening session 1: Wednesdays, September 13-October 4, 6:45-8:45 p.m. ($100) Evening session 2: Wednesdays, October 11-November 1, 6:45-8:45 p.m. ($100) Learn to knit, improve your technique, or get help with a current project from knitting experts. PAPER SHREDDING Saturday, September 9, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring two or three boxes of your papers and have them properly disposed of by representatives from A Shred Away. THE FALL GARDEN WITH PAULEY THE PLANT GUY Saturday, September 9, 12:00 p.m. Horticulturalist Paul Levine will discuss plants that thrive in your fall garden. He will bring in samples, including ornamental grasses, vegetables, and an assortment of annuals and perennials. ZIG ZAG THEATER PRODUCTION WORKSHOP Mondays, September 11-November 27, 12:00-2:00 p.m. This workshop will take participants from the initial planning stage to actual production, under the guidance of an experienced theater director. It will conclude with a live performance on Sunday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. Open to all 18 years and older. Fee: $150, payable by check or credit card. RELISH Thursdays, September 14 & October 26, 7:00 p.m. A participant-led discussion group focusing on all things food! In September, discuss apple picking, fall recipes, and dining spots. In October, share your favorite Halloween treats, Thanksgiving recipes, and what you like to eat when the weather gets cooler. A WRITER S WORKSHOP WITH DEBBY PEOPLES Mondays, September 18-December 11, 1:00-3:00 p.m. (No classes 10/2, 11/6 or 12/4) Writer, author, and publisher Debby Peoples will lead this series of ten classes for those new to writing as well as experienced writers looking to advance their skills. Fee: $100, payable by check or credit card. NYSS SOLAR ENERGY PRESENTATION Tuesday, September 26, 7:00 p.m. Learn about the benefits of adding solar panels to your home or business and the financial incentives currently available. TEEN TECH TUTORS Tuesdays, September 26 & October 17, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Baffled by your smartphone or computer? Tech-savvy teens will be here to help! Call the Children s Desk for an appointment. BEGINNER MAH JONGG Thursdays, September 28-October 26, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cathy Crocetti will lead you through the mechanics and strategies of this exciting Chinese tile game. No prior experience necessary! Fee: $45, payable by check or credit card. READING TAROT CARDS THROUGH ASTROLOGY Thursdays, September 28-October 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Ginger Madonia Topper will teach you how to how to work with and read tarot cards. Students must bring their own full-size, Rider-Waite tarot cards to each class. Fee: $50, payable by check or credit card. BEGINNER/REFRESHER CANASTA Wednesdays, October 4-18, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Learn or rediscover this card game from the fifties that is making a strong comeback. Instructor Jacqui Palatnik will bring everything you need to play. Fee: $35, payable by check or credit card. MEDICARE QUESTIONS ANSWERED Thursday, October 5, 7:00 p.m. Join us for a presentation by a planning expert, followed by a Q&A session on this most important medical program. This meeting is appropriate for those already enrolled in Medicare as well as those seeking to plan ahead. MYANMAR LAND OF GOLDEN PAGODAS Thursday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. Professional photographers Carole and Richard Witkover will give a multimedia presentation on the history, culture, and people of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. Q&A follows. EMPIRE SAFETY COUNCIL DEFENSIVE DRIVING Saturday, October 14, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Refresh your driving knowledge, reduce points, and save on insurance premiums! Register at the Information Services Desk by 10/7 with a $30 check payable to Empire Safety Council. HISTORIC CRIMES OF LONG ISLAND: MISDEEDS FROM THE 1600s TO THE 1950s Thursday, October 19, 7:00 p.m. Award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, known for her Ghosts of Long Island books and The Medal, will discuss her research into the murder, mayhem, and unsolved mysteries committed on Long Island. Book sale and signing follows the lecture. HARVEST WREATH CRAFT WITH DIANA CONKLIN Wednesday, October 25, 2:00 p.m. Create your own uniquely shaped and colored wreath to hang or use as a centerpiece. All materials will be provided. Fee: $5, payable by cash, check, or credit card. 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 Other Einstein by Marie Benedict - September 26 Zero K by Don DeLillo - October 24 Morning Group - Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah - September 13 The Handmaid s Tale by Margaret Atwood - October 11 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 Gayle Quaglia 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, September 8-October 13, 11:15 a.m. Taught by Dorothy Mandrakos, Forrest Yoga is a mindful practice of sequences of poses that focus on strength, breath, integrity, and spirit. Pilates: Mondays, September 11-October 23, 7:00 p.m. (No class 10/9) OR Saturdays, September 9-October 21, 9:45 a.m. (No class 10/14) Tai Chi: Fridays, September 8-October 13, 10:00 a.m. Yin Yoga: Wednesdays, September 6-October 11, 11:15 a.m. Yoga for All Levels: Wednesdays, September 6-October 11, 10:00 a.m. Art in the Library COLD SPRING HARBOR, IN AND AROUND TOWN The members of the Long Island Center of Photography will offer you a new way of seeing the ordinary and the beautiful in Cold Spring Harbor, from harbor views to Main Street. Exhibit on display September 2 through October 29. Reception: Sunday, October 15, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Art Classes Register at the Information Services Desk with a credit card or check payable to CSH Library. CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP Tuesdays, September 19-October 24, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Learn the art of beautiful handwriting with Helen Murdock-Prep. Bring $10 to the first meeting for a supplies kit. Fee: $100. DRAWING FOR THE PAINTER Tuesdays, September 12-November 14, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Learn drawing and composition techniques to enhance your painting. Pick up a supplies list when registering. Fee: $175. THE JOY OF PAINTING WITH PASTELS Fridays, September 8-November 17, 12:30-3:00 p.m. (No class 10/27) Learn to paint with pastels; for both continuing students and beginners. Pick up a supplies list when registering. Fee: $175. WATERCOLOR PAINTING FOR ALL LEVELS Thursdays, September 28-November 2, 10:00 a.m. Anne B. Gunthner will teach this class for students at all levels of experience. Pick up a supplies list when registering. Fee: $100. 6