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 2018 BUDGET VOTE & TRUSTEE ELECTION AT YOUR LIBRARY TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 9:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m. VOTE DAY ACTIVITIES AMNESTY DAY Bring us your long-overdue items and all fines will be waived. DONUT DECORATING, 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. For children of all ages. Come to the library and decorate a delicious donut! TEEN COOKIE BAKE DROP-OFF, 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Make two dozen cookies to be donated to a local food pantry. Teens will earn two hours of community service credit. K.I.S. & COMPANY CUPCAKES, 3:30 4:30 p.m. Support third graders Kelsey Miller (K), Isabella Garra (I), and Sylvana Guariglia (S) at their bake sale benefiting Room4Love, a nonprofit that does bedroom makeovers for children with cancer. PLAZA THEATRICAL: SLEEPING BEAUTY, 4:30 p.m. Watch a performance of Sleeping Beauty presented by the incredible Plaza Theatrical. AUTHOR TALK: MAGNUS WALSH ON BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAMS, 7:00 p.m. Celebrate the release of Magnus newest opus, Believe in Your Dreams. Cradle of Aviation Digitalis Digitarium Tuesday, April 3 For children in grades K-6: 2:00 p.m.; For adults: 3:00 p.m. Step into the Cradle of Aviation s portable planetarium and discover the majesty of the stars and our universe through digital technology. Limited to 30 participants; advance registration required. This program is offered in conjunction with the 2018 Long Island Reads selection, Spaceman: An Astronaut s Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe by Mike Massimino. 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 Sunday, April 1 (Easter) Library Board Meetings All are welcome. Monday, March 5, 7:00 p.m. Budget Meeting & Meet the Candidates: Monday, March 19, 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 9, 7:00 p.m. Contact Us Website: www.cshlibrary.org Phone: (631) 692-6820 Fax: (631) 692-6827 APRIL IS LONG ISLAND READS MONTH Spaceman: An Astronaut s Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe by Mike Massimino Meet the author on Sunday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. Free tickets will be available beginning March 1. See longislandreads.org for details.
Letter from the Director Dear Residents, March and April will be exciting months at the Library, with many enjoyable and educational programs available for all ages. As you browse through our newsletter, I m sure you ll find programs of interest to you and your family. Throughout March, we will be exhibiting the artwork of our talented K-8 students, with a reception on March 22. April will feature two Signature Events: the Cradle of Aviation s portable planetarium will be here April 3 for an amazing look at the universe through digital technology, and Neal Stuart and The Empire State will play hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s on April 15. Our Budget Vote and Trustee Election will be held on Tuesday, April 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Vote Day activities will include a performance of Sleeping Beauty by Plaza Theatrical, a Donut Decorating program, and much more. It is also Amnesty Day all overdue fines will be waived! Please come down to the Library on April 10 to cast your vote. I look forward to seeing you at the Library! Sincerely, Dr. Roger Podell Q. Where can I find more information about the 2018-19 budget? A. Complete details will be mailed. They will also be available at the Circulation Desk and on our website, www.cshlibrary.org, 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 19 at 7:00 p.m. Q. Where do I vote? Budget Vote FAQs A. You vote in the library on Tuesday, April 10 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) 692-6820, x501 for details. Q. I will be away on April 10. 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. OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET Wednesday, March 21, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Clean out your medicine cabinet! Safely drop off your unwanted, unused, or expired medications at the library through this Suffolk County Police program. No needles or liquid medications; please remove medications from original packaging and place in a plastic bag. MEETING ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESS USE The library s Large and Small Meeting Rooms are available for business use for a reasonable fee. The Large Meeting Room has a maximum occupancy of 90 people, while the Small Meeting Room holds up to 20. The Large Meeting Room has an adjacent kitchen if you want to serve refreshments. The library also has audiovisual equipment available, including a sound system, projector, and screen. Please contact Suzette Vano at (631) 692-5719, x103, or svano@cshlibrary.org for details. 2
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 Tuesday, March 6 Friday, March 23 Tuesday, April 10 Friday, May 4 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 (Not yet in Kindergarten) Your child s first independent storytime. Children will listen to stories and then create projects while working on fine motor skills. NEW! SNACK & CHAT BOOK DISCUSSIONS Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. For children in grade 2 March 13 Magic Tree House: Polar Bears Past Bedtime by Mary Pope Osborne April 17 Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet by Graham Salisbury A book discussion especially for second graders. Join us as we read exciting stories. Snacks will be provided. Come to the library and pick up this month s selection. FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-5 WITH ADULT FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES RAINBOW STORYTIME Tuesday, March 27, 11:00 a.m. Listen to exciting stories about rainbows and make a rainbow craft! APRIL SHOWERS STORYTIME Thursday, April 5, 11:00 a.m. We will read stories about springtime and make an umbrella craft. FINGER PAINTING FUN Thursday, April 12, 2:00 p.m. Create a beautiful masterpiece using your fingers. A TIME FOR KIDS: 1, 2, 3 FULL STEAM AHEAD Monday, April 30, 11:00 a.m. A new discovery program where children will participate in activities that will teach them all about STEM/STEAM! FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 WITH ADULT (NOT YET IN KINDERGARTEN) MINI MASTERS Monday, March 12, 2:00 p.m. Travel back in time to discover the art of ancient Egypt, then make your own creation inspired by what you have learned. LITTLE SCIENTISTS Mondays, March 19 & April 16, 2:00 p.m. Explore the wonderful world of science through books, games, and hands-on activities. AFTERNOON ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays, 3:30 p.m. March 16: Dream Catchers April 20: Tissue Paper Flowers Drop by during the designated hours and make a fun project. SPRING BINGO Thursday, March 29, 2:00 p.m. Challenge your friends or make new ones at this afternoon of bingo. KIDS CREATE Wednesday, April 4, 2:00 p.m. The library provides the supplies and you supply your imagination! BOARD GAME BONANZA Thursday, April 5, 4:00 p.m. Make new friends while playing board games! SNACK & A MOVIE Friday, April 6, 2:00 p.m. Come see a showing of Ferdinand (PG; 106 min) on the big screen. DONUT DECORATING Tuesday, April 10, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Come to the library and decorate a delicious donut! PLAZA THEATRICAL: SLEEPING BEAUTY Tuesday, April 10, 4:30 p.m. Watch a performance of Sleeping Beauty presented by the incredible Plaza Theatrical. 3
NEGATIVE SHAMROCK ART Monday, March 5, 4:30 p.m. Create shamrock silhouettes using paint and glitter. FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN STEMTASTIC MAKERS IN SPACE Thursday, March 15, 4:30 p.m. For children in grades 2-5 Design and plan a mission into space. Also, build your own space creature! UMBRELLA DECORATING Thursday, April 19, 4:30 p.m. Decorate a real umbrella to use on those rainy days. ADVENTURES IN ART Wednesday, March 7, 4:30 p.m. Travel back in time to discover the art of ancient Egypt, then make your own creation inspired by what you have learned. LEGO CLUB Saturdays, March 10 & April 14, 11:00 a.m. For children in grades K-2 Come to the library and create with Legos! GLITTER RAINBOW JAR Thursday, March 22, 4:30 p.m. For children in grades 3-5 Add some sparkle to your day by creating this gorgeous rainbow glitter jar using paint and glitter. RAINBOW CUPCAKES Wednesday, March 28, 3:00 p.m. Decorate these delicious cupcakes with rainbow candy and a pot of gold! DIY PINWHEELS Monday, April 23, 4:30 p.m. For children in grades K-2 Put a spin on craft time! Make and decorate your own pinwheel. BIRDHOUSES Wednesday, April 25, 4:30 p.m. Paint a home for a feathered friend. FOR TEENS & TWEENS TWEENS (GRADES 5-8) TWEEN BOOK DISCUSSIONS Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. March 14: Anything But Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin April 18: Pax by Sara Pennypacker KIDS IN GRADES 5-12 ABOUT BOATING SAFELY CLASSES Saturdays, March 3, April 7, or May 5, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. This is a one-day, intensive instructional course for those 10 years of age or older who need to meet the NYS requirements to operate a boat in the waters of the State of New York. To register, visit the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary website at https://tinyurl.com/yap4r45c. Fee: $40. PAINT NIGHT: WATERFALL Monday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. Paint a masterpiece alongside your friends! YOGA Monday, March 19, 7:00 p.m. Relax and enjoy this FREE yoga class! Please bring a yoga mat. TEENS TEACH: SLIME LAB Thursday, March 29, 7:00 p.m. Join CSH teen Annabelle Bryant to explore slime recipes. MINI TERRARIUMS Thursday, April 12, 7:00 p.m. Create tiny terrariums to display. TEENS (GRADES 7-12) MACRAME PLANT HOLDERS Thursday, March 8, 7:00 p.m. Create a beautiful macramé plant holder. GETTING INTO YOUR TOP CHOICE COLLEGES! Tuesday, March 20, 7:00-8:30 p.m. For teens in grades 9-11 and their parents Students and parents will learn how to build your best college admission foundation, differentiate yourself from other applicants, determine which colleges are truly best for you, maximize your scholarship potential, and how to get colleges to say YES! PRACTICE SAT/ACT Sunday, March 25, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Take the full-length exam of your choice sponsored by Curvebreakers. Comeback session 4/2 get your scores and feedback from instructors! 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 Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Share your ideas while having fun! Earn one hour of volunteer credit! March 1: Springtime Chocolate-Covered Popcorn April 19: Sushi Candles TEEN & PARENT BOOK DISCUSSION Thursday, March 15, 7:00 p.m. Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly Books will be available at the Circulation Desk one month prior to the discussion. Teens will earn two hours of community service credit. TEEN READS BOOK DISCUSSION Thursday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. Spaceman: An Astronaut s Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe by Mike Massimino Teens will earn two hours of community service credit. TEEN TECH TUTORS Wednesdays, March 21 & April 18, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Teens must have attended volunteer orientation. Sign up for this opportunity by calling or visiting the Youth Services Desk. Coach adult learners in developing skills in using their devices at their own pace. TEEN COOKIE BAKE DROP-OFF Tuesday, April 10, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Make two dozen cookies to be donated to a local food pantry. Teens will earn two hours of community service credit. TEEN COOKIE BAKE ASSEMBLY Tuesday, April 10, 7:00 p.m. Bring two dozen cookies you ve made and help assemble bags for the food pantry. Teens will earn three hours of community service credit. 4
INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAMS Register for adult programs at the Information Services Desk, online, or by phone at (631) 692-6820. See page 6 for additional programs. For details, visit www.cshlibrary.org. Nonrefundable program fees are payable by check or credit card. *We photograph library programs for use in publicity. Please inform us if you do not want to be photographed. RECORDING BROADWAY WITH THOMAS Z. SHEPARD Thursday, March 1, 2:00 p.m. A behind-the-scenes look at Broadway with Thomas Z. Shepard, winner of 12 Grammy Awards. Shepard is arguably America s preeminent producer of Broadway cast albums and has worked with most of Broadway s luminaries. THE VIC VINCENT GROUP Sunday, March 4, 2:00 p.m. The Vic Vincent Group will provide a musical tribute to the great artists of rock n roll, doo-wop, and pop, with an emphasis on music from your favorite movies. You ll hear selections from Jersey Boys, Back to the Future, A Bronx Tale, American Graffiti, Blackboard Jungle, Grease, The Lion King, and much more. Come for the trivia, jokes, costumes, and props reflecting the music and events of those times. ZIG ZAG THEATER PRODUCTION WORKSHOP: OUR TOWN Mondays, March 5-May 14, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Participants will prepare for a performance of Our Town, which will be presented in the Readers Theater style, so there is no line memorization required. All parts are open and everyone will get a part. Auditions will be held on Monday, March 5. Participants must be available for the performances on Sunday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m. and Monday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. Fee: $200. BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE KNITTING Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. OR 6:45-8:45 p.m. Morning Session: February 28-March 28 Evening Session: Contact Information Services for dates. Learn to knit or get help with a current project from knitting experts. Fee: $125 for morning session or TBA for evening session. RAIN GARDENS & WHY WE NEED THEM Thursday, March 8, 10:00 a.m. Landscape ecologist Rusty Schmidt will discuss what a rain garden is, and why they are needed on Long Island, especially on the North Shore. Examples of existing installations will demonstrate how to incorporate one into your own landscape. Cosponsored by the Three Harbors Garden Club. A garden club meeting will follow the lecture. FLOWERS & VEGGIES FOR THE EARLY SPRING GARDEN WITH PAULEY THE PLANT GUY Saturday, March 10, 12:00 p.m. Horticulturalist Paul Levine will display a variety of spring plants and discuss best practices for potting, fertilizing, watering, and pest control. Q&A session follows. MOUNTAIN MAIDENS: ALL IRISH MUSIC CONCERT Sunday, March 18, 2:00 p.m. The Mountain Maidens are three voices blended in splendid harmonies that will lift your spirit and warm your heart in a stirring afternoon of Irish songs. TEEN TECH TUTORS Wednesdays, March 21 & April 18, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Baffled by your smartphone or computer? We ll have some tech-savvy teens here to help you become more comfortable using your technology. Advance registration is required! Call the Youth Services Desk at (631) 692-6820 to schedule an appointment. MEDITATION WITH LINDA CAFIERO Wednesdays, March 21 & April 18, 2:00 p.m. Spend an hour nourishing yourself from deep within as you engage in the practice of mindful meditation with Linda Cafiero. NORTHWELL HEALTH LECTURES Osteoporosis: Thursday, March 29, 2:00 p.m. Hypertension: Wednesday, April 18, 7:00 p.m. Northwell Health System physician Dr. Jodi Zimbler will discuss these silent diseases that affect both men and women. A WRITER S WORKSHOP WITH DEBBY PEOPLES Mondays, April 2-June 11, 1:00-3:00 p.m. (No class 5/28) Writer, author, and publisher Debby Peoples will lead this series of classes for beginners as well as experienced writers. Fee: $100. Class limit: 10 students. AUTOBIOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH DEBBY PEOPLES Tuesdays, April 3-June 12, 2:00-4:00 p.m. (No class 5/29) This workshop will encourage participants to form their memories into creative works of nonfiction. Fee: $100. Class limit: 10 students. POETRY WORKSHOP Thursdays, April 5-26, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. In honor of National Poetry Month, author Amy Connor will lead this class for those new to writing poetry or looking to improve their verse. Fee: $40. Class limit: 12 students. NEAL STUART & THE EMPIRE STATE: BEST OF THE 50s, 60s & 70s Sunday, April 15, 2:30 p.m. Remember when you played your 45s, watched American Bandstand or Ed Sullivan and heard: Step by Step, Sixteen Candles, and The Worst That Could Happen? Come hear all your favorites. AN AFTERNOON AT THE BARNES MUSEUM Tuesday, April 17, 2:00 p.m. Louise Cella Caruso will be your guide on a private tour of the Barnes collection, which includes over 3,000 masterpieces, with works by Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, and Van Gogh. LOVE LETTERS Wednesday, April 25, 7:00 p.m. A recent Broadway hit, Love Letters is a funny and emotional portrait about the connection of love. Two friends have corresponded for over 50 years. But after the letters are done, the question remains: Have they made the right choices or is the love of their life only a letter away? Book Discussions Books will be available at the Circulation Desk. All welcome. Read It in Good Health - Tuesdays The Geography of Bliss: One Grump s Search for the Happiest Places in the World by Eric Weiner March 20, 3:00 p.m. Spaceman: An Astronaut s Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe by Mike Massimino April 17, 4:00 p.m. Morning Group - Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. Victoria by Daisy Goodwin March 14 The Rent Collector by Camron Wright April 18 5
Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 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 Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #8 Cold Spring Harbor, NY Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center Expanding your Horizons Since 1886 Courtesy of ZacMel Graphics, LLC 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 $60 check payable to CSH Library. Fees are nonrefundable. Forrest Yoga: Fridays, March 9-April 20, 11:15 a.m. (No class 3/30) Tai Chi: Check with Information Services for dates. Yin Yoga: Wednesdays, March 7-April 18, 11:15 a.m. (No class 4/4) Yoga for All Levels: Wednesdays, March 7-April 18, 10:00 a.m. (No class 4/4) Art Classes Register at the Information Services Desk with a credit card or check payable to CSH Library. Fees are nonrefundable. DRAWING FOR THE PAINTER Tuesdays, March 6-April 24, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (No class 4/3) Learn drawing and composition techniques to enhance your painting. Pick up a supplies list when registering. Fee: $150. CALLIGRAPHY WITH HELEN MURDOCK-PREP Tuesdays, March 6-April 17, 7:00 p.m. Learn the art of beautiful handwriting with Helen Murdock-Prep. Bring $10 to the first meeting for a supplies kit. Fee: $120. WATERCOLOR PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS Wednesdays, March 7-April 18, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (No class 4/4) Pick up a supplies list when registering. Fee: $105. THE JOY OF PAINTING WITH PASTELS Fridays, March 9-April 20, 12:30-3:00 p.m. (No classes 3/30 or 4/6) Learn to paint with pastels; for both continuing students and beginners. Pick up a supplies list when registering. Fee: $90. INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR PAINTING Thursdays, March 15-April 19, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (No class 4/5) Pick up a supplies list when registering. Fee: $85. OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING BASICS Thursdays, April 12-May 17, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Learn basic composition, color mixing, and painting techniques with local artist Elsie Callahan. For both beginners and continuing students. Pick up a supplies list when registering. Fee: $105. Art in the Library COLD SPRING HARBOR K-8 STUDENT ART EXHIBIT The artwork of our talented youth will be on display throughout the month of March. Join us for a reception with the artists on Thursday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. There will be live student musical performances and refreshments. SEEING BOTH SIDES NOW Capturing the moment in photorealistic still life, land, and seascapes, or whimsical abstraction, artist Elsie Callahan s vibrant, colorful oil and acrylic paintings delight the eye. On display March 31 through April 29. Reception: Sunday, April 8, 2:00-4:00 p.m. 6