Adult Programs
February 2011
Registration
In-person registration begins on Tuesday, February 1 at 10 AM unless otherwise noted unless otherwise noted. On the 4th of the month, we will accept telephone
or online registration. To register online, have your NSPL Library card handy and go to the Library’s website.
Please click here for more information. Online Registration
February 2011 Art Exhibit
"Royal to Rusty"
Photography by Ray Germann
and Janet Glazer
In her work, Janet Glazer, artist and professional
photographer, searches for movement,
strong composition and calligraphy
lines. She worked for many years supervising
food photography. Her work has been
widely shown in New York City galleries as
well as colleges - many as one woman
shows - including at the New Century Art
Gallery. Ms. Glazer also won the St. Gaudins Medal for her drawing.
Ray Germann, a professional photographer, brings to life the rusty discarded
automobile that is left in the landscape to rust. His work over
thirty-five years documents the changes in landscapes and city surroundings,
like the once royal vehicle that is now covered with rust and overgrown
by vegetation. Mr. Germann’s work is part of several museums’
collections, including The Museum of the City of New York, The New York
City Public Library and the Bibliotheque Nationale of France. The photographs
in this exhibition represent a tribute to the craft of a bygone age.
In the Glass Case:
Pottery by C.C. Bookout
Well-known potter C.C. Bookout displays her most
recent works in the glass case. Although she has
fired stoneware for many years, the pieces on display
show her first pots fired on a two-chamber
wood fired kiln. Ms. Bookout maintained her own
studio in Calverton for many years. She also worked
as a ceramic instructor for several local institutions,
among them the Montessori School, Adult Education at SWR High School
and the East End Arts Council. Her work was widely displayed in local and
national galleries, including at the Elaine Benson Gallery, Vessels Gallery
in Philadelphia, Pa., Hood College in Frederick, Md. as well as the East
End Arts Gallery and Suffolk Community College.
The Friends of the Library will sponsor a reception for the artists on
Sunday, February 6, from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. Everyone is invited to meet
both photographers and Ms. Bookout.
Concerts
Stardust
Friday, February 4 at 7:00 PM
Stardust, an a cappella doo-wop group, sings
songs from the 50s and early 60s that rekindle
memories of the street corner singers who
entertained us in the past. Come and join
Stardust as they keep the music we all love
alive.
The East End Trio:
American Songbook
Sunday, February 27 at 2:00 PM
Join Mike, Scott and Doug as they perform
some of their favorite songs by American artists
and composers (some artists local to Long
Island). The show will feature a performance
along with a bit of musical trivia and nostalgia
all performed within the East End Trios unique
blend of originality, style and grace.
Movies
Secretariat
Wednesday, February 2 at
2:00 and 6:30 PM
Behind every legend lies an
impossible dream. Witness
the spectacular journey of an
incredible horse named Secretariat and the
moving story of his unlikely owner, a housewife
who risked everything to make him a
champion. Stars Diane Lane and John
Malkovich. Rated PG. 123 minutes.
Get Low
Wednesday, February 23
at 2:00 and 6:30 PM,br>
Felix Bush, a Tennessee
hermit, is either feared or
hated by most of the people
that live in the town.
One day, he gets the idea
to throw one big bash before he kicks
the bucket. While he is still alive and
kickin’ he plans his very own rollicking
funeral party. Stars Robert Duvall and
Bill Murray. Rated PG-13. 103 minutes.
Adult Programs
In-person registration begins on Tuesday, February 1 at 10 AM unless otherwise noted. On the 2nd of the month, we will accept telephone
or online registration. To register online, have your NSPL Library card handy and go to the Library’s website.
Please click here for more information. Online Registration
Jewelry Class:
Swarovski Crystal Heart Necklace
Saturday, February 5, 12:30 – 4:30 PM
Make someone special look beautiful on
Valentine’s Day by making a lovely crystal
heart necklace on an 18" gold filled chain.
Choose from pale pink or clear crystals.
Non-refundable materials fee of $20
payable at in person registration beginning
on 2/1. NSPL cardholders only until 2/4.
Class size is very limited.
Craft: Introduction to Card Making
Tuesday, February 8, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Using basic paper crafting techniques you
will create 3 beautiful Valentine cards to
take home with you. Non-refundable fee of
$4 payable at in person registration beginning on 2/1. NSPL cardholders only until
2/5.
Bonsai Workshop
Saturday, February 12, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Giacomo Mule has been teaching classes in
bonsai and horticulture for over 20 years. In
this workshop, he will teach participants to
transform a standard nursery plant into a
beginning bonsai using the techniques of
pruning, wiring, shaping and transplanting.
He will also discuss the philosophy, history,
principles and care of this ancient art form.
Each participant (limit 20) will receive one
tree, training wire, groundcover, bonsai pot,
and care sheet. Materials fee of $15 is due
at in person registration beginning on 2/1.
NSPL cardholders only until 2/5. Observers
are welcome as space allows.
Cooking Demo:
Sweetheart-Healthy
Recipes
Tuesday, February 15,
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Chef Charlie wants 2011 to
be a year of healthy eating for you. Come
and see what delicious and nutritious dishes
he has up his sleeve this month. Nonrefundable tasting fee of $3 payable at in
person registration beginning on 2/1. NSPL
cardholders only until 2/5.
Computer 1st Grade for Grownups
Thursday, February 17, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
In this workshop you will learn how to work
with text including inputting, inserting, moving, and erasing. Learn basic word processing skills and understand files and commands. NSPL cardholders may register in
person beginning on February 1. On
February 2 phone and online registration
begins. Please have your library barcode
handy when you call. On February 5, non
residents may register if space permits.
Computer Cleanup and
Security
Thursday, February 17,
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Learn how to clean up
and speed up your
computer, protect it
from viruses and spyware, minimize junk email,
and more. Prerequisites: For intermediate and advanced computer users. This is
a lecture and demo class and is open to
all. Call or go online to register.
Suffolk County Job Fair
Wednesday, February 16,
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
This JOB FAIR is presented by the Suffolk
County One-Stop Employment Center.
Bring your resume and dress for success.
The following organizations will be in
attendance: US Customs and Border
Protection, ADECCO, Gurwin Home Care,
Catholic Charities, United Health Care,
Affinity Health Plan, St. Joseph’s College,
Mass Mutual Financial Group, ACE
Group/Combined Life Insurance, Suffolk
County Police Department, Suffolk County
Community College, Developmental
Disabilities Institute, Tri-county Home
Nursing Services, Inc., Suffolk County Civil
Service Dept., and the US Navy
Write This Way
4 Saturdays, February 19, 26
and March 5, 12, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Do you want to write? Then come right this
way to a writing workshop that will offer
inspiring “Story Sparks,” group discussion
and gentle feedback to guide you on your
way as a writer. Memoir story-starters will be
included. Instructor Anne Kelly-Edmunds is a
writer and former magazine editor. She has
taught writing workshops for 16 years. Please
bring a pen and a notepad. Class size is very
limited. NSPL cardholders only until 2/5.
AARP Defensive Driving
Tuesday and Thursday, February 22 and 24
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
A fee of $12 for AARP members or $14 for
non-members (payable by check only made
out to AARP – no cash will be accepted)
will be collected by the instructor at the
first session. NSPL cardholders may register
in person beginning on February 1. On
February 2 telephone and online registration begins. Please have your library card
barcode available when you call.
Be Healthy Now:
Overcoming Winter Blues
Tuesday, February 22, 6:45 – 8:45 PM
Does Seasonal Affective Disorder have a
grip on you or someone in your family? This
is not a joke. Many suffer, and can benefit
from knowing simple adjustments to diet,
environment, movement, creativity and
supplements that truly do work at balancing
the body's need for sunlight. Together we
can overcome the winter blues. All are
welcome; call or go online to register.
Friends of the Library News
The meeting this month is scheduled for
Saturday, February 5 at 10:30 AM.
The topic of discussion will be the upcoming used book sale in March. Anyone
interested in volunteering to help with the
used book sale please contact the library.
The next meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, March 2 at 10:30 AM. There
will be no Friends meeting in April.
NSPL Art Forum
The meeting this month is scheduled for
Wednesday, February 16 at 7:00 PM.
Ray Germann who currently exhibits his
photography will give a presentation on
choosing his subjects.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, February 22 at 5:00 PM
Reference News
BOOK DISPLAYS:
February is Black History Month
Please see our bin display of books and other materials for this
important month.
February is also the month for Romance and Chocolate!
Take a look at our selection of titles for your reading pleasure.
SCORE BUSINESS COUNSELING
Wednesday evening, February 16, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
A volunteer from SCORE (Counselors to America’s Small
Businesses) will be here to provide individual counseling to
those who are starting up a new business or need help with
an existing business. Please call the Reference Desk at 929-
4488 Ext. 225 to sign up for a one-hour appointment.
WORLD LITERATURE DISCUSSION
The Bacchae by Euripides
Thursday, February 10 at 2:00 PM
Please join us as our World Literature Series continues, moderated by Adjunct Professor Bill
Schiavo. The Bacchae, one of Euripides’ most
poetically beautiful dramas, is a psychological
portrait of a young man who rejects the traditional Ancient Greek beliefs of moderation and
balance, and irrationally adheres to the idea that reason is
supreme over sensuality. In this last work of his life, Euripides
depicts a vivid portrait of antiquity. Please join us; everyone is welcome. Copies of the play are available at the front desk.
NON-FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION
Coming of Age in Samoa by Margaret Mead
Monday, February 28 at 2:00 PM
This month’s discussion will be on anthropologist
Margaret Mead’s 1924 study of adolescent girls in
the Samoan islands to determine if their “disturbances” were due to the nature of adolescence or
to the civilization. Still the most widely read book
in the field of anthropology, Coming of Age in
Samoa has sparked years of research, debate and controversy
about society, culture, science and the “nature
vs. nurture debate.” Please join us; all are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the
front desk. Once again, Adjunct Professor Bill
Schiavo moderates.
EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION
Tinkers by Paul Harding
Thursday, March 24 at 7:30 PM
Our popular evening book discussion will take a hiatus for the
month of February and continue in March with the novel Tinkers,
by Pulitzer Prize winnning author Paul Harding. See our March
newsletter for details
AARP TAX ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS
Wednesdays, February 2 – April 13
Once again, trained volunteers will be offering free tax help to Senior
Citizens on an appointment basis. Please call 929-4488 Ext. 225 to
reserve a date and time.
TAX FORMS
The library has a selection of NY State and Federal tax forms.
In addition, links to the online forms are available on our homepage
at http://nspl.suffolk.lib.ny.us. Just look on the left side under
Quick Links
Computer Printing
Reminder: You need to bring your
large library card (not the smaller key
chain model) in order to print from our
library’s computers. Only this larger
card has the necessary magnetic strip
required by the printer.
LIVE-BRARY.COM – FREE DOWNLOADS
Did you get an audio player or e-book reader for the holidays?
The library has a large collection of downloadable e-books and
audiobooks for your reading and listening pleasure.
Please take a look at the left side of our homepage under
“Live-brary Downloads” for available titles, compatible
devices, instructions and frequently
asked questions about how to use
this collection.
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