newsletter: January/February/March 2010
from the
board of
trustees
We work for you! When
you need solutions, we want
PPL to be your destination.
We provide services with
many benefits for the entire
family.
...You are able to
download audio books and
E-books from our website
using your home computer.
...You can register for
and receive e-mail reserve
notices and e-mail
reminders of outstanding
materials.
...You can avail yourself
of our reader’s advisory
services if you are looking
for a good book.
...Need an answer after
hours? Live Librarian service
is available.
...If you can’t come to us,
we’ll come to you. Homebound
service is available to patrons
who are unable to visit the
library.
...Learn English with a
tutor in PPL’s ESL program.
...You can access online
databases (which are
computerized collections
of information) indexed
for easy retrieval. PPL
subscribes to these
databases, many of which
you can access from home,
school, or work by going to
www.peninsulapublic.org
and selecting Research
and then Database access
at Home.
Joseph L. Fuller
President
Volume 44
the future of the u.s. economy
wednesday, January 6, at 1pm
With federal takeovers in the financial and auto sectors, and proposals to
nationalize health care - at least partially - is the U.S. becoming a socialist nation,
as a number of Obama administration critics charge? If so, what are the
implications for the country? Scott Brinton, senior editor and op-ed columnist for
Herald Community Newspapers, and an adjunct professor in the Hofstra
University School of Communications, will discuss the future of the U.S. economy
as it emerges from the Great Recession. What must America do to bolster its
standing as the world’s economic innovator and leader while maintaining a free market? Specifically,
what must Long Island do to keep up in the new high speed, global economy?
celebrating
sholom aleichem
monday, march 8, at 1pm
In celebration of the 150th
anniversary of the birth of Sholom
Aleichem, we welcome noted book
reviewer Mira Rosenfeld Sennett to
present the man who became known
to the world as Sholom Aleichem,
a.k.a. the Yiddish Mark Twain. He left
his literary mark on the world,
weaving tales that once would have
been told in the market square or
around a warm fire. She will introduce
his stories with humor, pathos and
philosophical insight. Suggested
reading: Some Laughter, Some
Tears and Famous Tales of Sholom
Aleichem.
prospects for the
recovery: is prosperity
waiting around the corner?
thursday, february 18, at 1pm
With the latest GDP report showing that the
economy has started to grow again, it is now certain
that the Great Recession of 2008 is finally over. The big
question now is: what type of recovery can we
expect? Economists believe that recoveries come in
different varieties. In the most optimistic case, the
recovery will produce some strong economic growth
and within a year or so the millions of workers left
jobless by the economic downturn will be back at
work and the recession just a horrible memory.
Unfortunately, there are much worse alternatives that
are not only possible but at present seem more likely.
In the scariest of these, the US economy will remain in
poor economic health for a decade or more. Of
course, the nature of the upcoming recovery will have
an enormous impact on our domestic politics and
position in the world.
Our guest is Laurence Krause, associate professor
of Economics, SUNY-College at Old Westbury.
family day at ppl
harry potter
and the half-blood prince
presidents’ day, monday, february 15, at 2pm
Harry Potter fans of all ages are invited to see this film based on the sixth book in the popular series.
Voldemort is on the move and even Hogwarts is not a safe haven. Meanwhile, Harry and Dumbledore
search Tom Riddle’s past for clues to help defeat him (rated PG - 153 min.)
members of ppl’s board of trustees & staff wish all a happy new year!
f.y.i.
from shelves
to laptops:
ppl has
digital books!
live homework help
available online with
a real live tutor for
learners of all ages
new services at
your library
As written in The New York Times
(10/15/09), downloadable audio
books are the newest, hottest
technology and in much demand.
Now PPL patrons may download
electronic books to their computers,
eReaders and mp3 players.
To access the Nassau Digital
Doorway, visit PPL’s homepage
(www.peninsulapublic.org) and
click on Download Audio Books.
New titles (both fiction and nonfiction) are added daily. There is no
fee to use this excellent service.
e-mail ReseRve notice: If you
reserve library materials, you may
now receive your reserve notice by
e-mail rather than postal mail. Just
complete an “E-MAIL RESERVE
NOTICE” form at the circulation desk.
e-mail notification of
outstanDing mateRials:
Patrons are able to receive
e-mail reminders about outstanding
library items three days before their
due dates. To be eligible for this free
service, patrons need only list their
e-mail address with the library.
Please note, your e-mail
address will not be used for any
purpose other than those listed
above.
2pm-10pm
KinDeRgaRten - 12tH gRaDe, college
intRoDuction level stuDents anD aDult
leaRneRs. Children and young adults simply log
on to the Peninsula Library web site, enter their
grade level and the subject they need
help in and within a few minutes
are connected to an expert tutor
within a virtual classroom.
Students can receive help in
math, science, social studies
or English. They can even
share their college application
essays with an English tutor!
free income tax help
especially for senior citizens
fridays, 9am-1pm
february 5 - april 9
global affairs:
changing times
mondays, January 25,
& march 15, at 1pm
Trained volunteers (under the supervision of the IRS) will be at PPL to assist in the
preparation of tax returns. Come in or call (516)
239-3262 to schedule an appointment. Bring all
pertinent information and last year’s tax returns on
day of appointment. This valuable program is
sponsored by the library in cooperation with the
AARP and is a FREE community service.
Once again, we will have a selection of State and
Federal income tax forms available to the public.
Please DO NOT PARK IN OUR PARKING LOT.
Bring quarters and park on Central Ave. Thank you
for your cooperation.
Pa r t i c i p a t e i n o u r
informal global
affairs discussion
program. Increase
your understanding
of what shapes
foreign and economic
policies. Join Barbara
Krupit for coffee
and conversation
covering the news of the
day.
it’s movie time!
tuesdays at 10am and 1pm
January 19…easy virtue (96 min.)
Noel Coward’s witty comedy of manners is brought to life in this
deliciously cheeky film.
January 26…loving leah (110 min.)
A love story (based on an ancient Jewish Law) revolving
around the unexpected wedding and unconventional married life
of a 26-year old widow and her late husband’s brother.
february 2…duplicity (120 min.)
Ex-spies Claire and Ray can’t help mixing business with
pleasure. Using their skills, they play a high stakes espionage
game to secure a product that two rival corporations would do
anything to patent.
february 9…Julie & Julia (123 min)
Julia Child’s (Meryl Steep) beginning in the cooking profession
is intertwined with the life of thirty-year-old Julie Powell who
decides to cook all 524 recipes in Child’s first book to escape from
the monotony of her daily life.
february 16…the no.1 ladies’ detective agency
Precious Ramotswe is a woman from Botswana who fulfills a
lifelong dream by opening her country’s first and only femaleowned detective agency.
february 23…the soloist (116 min.)
A drama that tells the true life story of musical prodigy
Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx).
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Talks
inside art
Thomas Germano, professor of art history at SUNY Farmingdale, returns to PPL to present three illustrated lectures
paul gauguin
henri matisse
thursday, January 14, at 1pm
thursday, february 11, at 1pm
Paul Gauguin took up the study of painting under
Camille Pissarro. Pissarro and Edgar Degas
arranged for him to show his early painting efforts in
the fourth Impressionist exhibition, as well as in the
annual Impressionist exhibitions held through 1882.
After a stock market crash and recession rendered
him unemployed and broke, Gauguin decided to
pursue life as an artist full time. Professor Germano
will trace the life and work of this Post-Impressionist master.
A draughtsman, sculptor and printmaker, Matisse
excelled primarily as a painter. Matisse is regarded, with
Picasso, as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.
Although initially labeled as fauve (wild beast), by the
1920s he was increasingly hailed as an upholder of the
classical tradition in French painting. His mastery of the
expressive language of color and drawing, displayed in a
body of work spanning over a half-century, won him
recognition as a leading figure in modern art.
seurat & signac: two pioneers in pointillism
monday, march 22, at 1pm
Developed in France in 1885, “Neo-Impressionism” is a painting technique geared toward small touches of a colourful brushmark,
that when viewed at a distance allows the viewer a clear vision. Georges Seurat is the founder of this movement that combines the
science of optics with impressionist painting sensibilities. Paul Signac, considered his heir, continued this style of painting influencing
the likes of Pissarro, Matisse and Derain.
Notable examples demonstrating the stylistic movement known as “Pointillism” or “Divisionism” will be introduced in the context of
the time period and artistic movement to which these artists have contributed their unique pictorial art.
Vivian Gordon, educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will present two illustrated lectures.
the met’s new american galleries
thursday, January 28, at 1pm
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing recently
opened new and reinstalled galleries. This talk will introduce the
expanded spaces: the much-loved period rooms and the Charles
Engelhard court with its display of large–scale sculpture, stained
glass, and architectural pieces such as the magnificent entrance
loggia from Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Long Island estate. New
balconies around the court now provide space to exhibit more of
the museum’s outstanding collection of decorative arts. Examples
of silver, glass, ceramics and jewelry will also be shown.
agnolo bronzino, court artist
to duke cosimo i de’medici
thursday, march 18, at 1pm
Agnolo Bronzino became famous as the court artist to Duke
Cosimo I de’Medici, the 16th century ruler of Florence. He painted
some of the most striking portraits of his time and very unusual
mythological subjects. In conjunction with the landmark exhibition
of Bronzino’s exquisite drawings at the Metropolitan Museum of
Art, this talk will present an overview of this fascinating late
Renaissance master.
vincent van gogh/wassily kandinsky
thursday, february 4, at 1pm
This illustrated lecture, presented by Mary Vahey, professor of art history at Hofstra University, will highlight the
impact of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) on Kandinsky (1866-1944) and the Expressionist movement. Van Gogh’s
pure, bright colors, emphatic brushwork and contrasting color combinations made a profound impression on
Kandinsky and the Expressionists. Kandinsky was a pioneer of modernist abstraction: a central figure in the
development of 20th century art and specifically in the transition from representational to abstract art. Showing
works by van Gogh side by side with works by Kandinsky reveals the full extent of this influence.
this and that
pain management
monday, January 11, at 1pm
This program offers a hands-on opportunity to learn and practice holistic techniques
that will help you address pain and reduce its limiting effects on your life. We will share
the different types of pain, physical and emotional, that can impact us. We will have an
opportunity to practice different types of breathing techniques that can be used to
reduce pain, increase lung capacity and induce a state of calm throughout the body.
Join us in acquiring simple tools, that with practice, may allow the pain you experience
to be a small part of your life, rather than its central point of focus.
Irene Karp is a registered nurse and a licensed mental health counselor.
weather note
With winter descending upon us, wicked
weather is sure to follow. PPL tries to
maintain regularly scheduled hours in all
kinds of weather. If, however we
experience a particularly bad storm, call
PPL at (516) 239-3262 for announcement
of emergency closing.
music at its best
romance and the
romantics: the liaison
of mme. george sand
and m. frederic chopin
monday, february 22, at 1pm
The year 2010 marks the
bicentennial of Chopin’s birth.
Professor Ruth Spencer will
present an exploration of the most
famous 19th century European
relationship between George Sand
and Frederick Chopin. She will
begin with a biography of each, an account of their
years together and their lives following their
breakup. The presentation is illustrated with
readings from letters and diaries, as well as slides of
locations where the couple lived. Professor Spencer
will also perform some music of Chopin.
Ruth Spencer is on the music department faculties
of the City University of New York and the 92nd Street Y.
This program is made possible through the
generous support of the New York Council for the
Humanities’ Speakers in the Humanities program.
songs america voted by: dorothy fields…
campaign songs of the
the $50-a-night
19th century
girl
thursday, march 4, at 1pm
thursday, march 11, at 1pm
The political campaigns of the past were fueled
by song tunes such as Tippecanoe and Tyler Too
and Jefferson and Liberty. Campaign wordsmiths,
often using popular melodies of the day, wrote
catchy ditties that got stuck in our heads as we
went to the polls. Balladeer Linda Russell traces
our elections from Jefferson’s victory song
through the Whigs great singing campaign
of 1840 to the ragtime melodies of Teddy
Roosevelt’s term. This lively program casts a
unique look at how we got to know the candidates
for political office in the days before mass media.
For 30 years, Linda Russell has explored
America’s past through song. She has performed
at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the
Metropolitan Museum.
This program is made possible though the
generous support of the New York Council for
the Humanities Speakers in the Humanities
program.
Combining live performance
with a multi-media presentation
and audience participation,
Charlotte Sanders and Herb
Davidson present The Life &
Music of Dorothy Fields... the $50A-Night Girl. Charlotte and Herb
have a vast background in the
entertainment industry. They are
delighted to share their expertise
and passion for Dorothy Fields,
the most famous woman
songwriter and lyricist of
the Great
American
Songbook.
sundays at ppl
NOTE: TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SUNDAY PROGRAMS (2 tickets per family)
remembering
ol’ blue eyes
sunday, January 17, at 2:30pm
Listen to the smooth tones of vocalist
Joe Volturo as he sings a musical tribute to
Frank Sinatra. With his strong resemblance
to the “Chairman of the Board,” Volturo
may convince you that Sinatra himself has graced our stage.
Free ticket distribution to residents of District #15
begins Wednesday, January 6, at 9AM.
a musical revue
with ferretti
& clark
sunday, January 24, at 2:30pm
You are invited to an enchanted
afternoon of glorious music with vocals
by soprano Nancy Ferretti and baritone
Richard Clark. Legendary songs and famous duets include
Almost Like Being in Love (Lerner & Lowe), I Get A Kick Out of
You (Cole Porter), Thine Alone (Victor Herbert), People Will Say
We’re In Love (Rodgers & Hammerstein), and Bess, You Is My
Woman (George & Ira Gershwin). Ms. Ferretti and Mr. Clark
recapture the era of Jeannette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy
with a modern spin.
Free ticket distribution for District #15 residents begins
Tuesday, January 5, at 9AM.
a tribute to benny goodman
& the big band era
sunday, february 21, at 2:30pm
The Bob Dransite Quintet dedicates this
concert to Benny Goodman and the Big Band
Era. Clarinetist Bob Dransite and his group,
which includes piano, bass, drums and trumpet
with vocalist Sue Turner, perform such Goodman
favorites as Lady Be Good, Honeysuckle Rose
and Bei Mir Bist du Schein. Bob Dransite has
appeared in concert with such jazz greats as Mel
Torme, Sarah Vaughn and Vic Damone. Get ready for
an exciting and memorable afternoon.
District #15 residents may pick up free tickets beginning Wednesday,
February 3, 2010.
chapter two
sunday, march 21, at 2:30pm
Presented by the Plaza Theatrical Group
Neil Simon’s Chapter Two is an autobiographical work expressing his
sorrow over the death of his wife and his mixture of joy and guilt about his
marriage a few months later. The play focuses on a recently widowed writer,
George Schneider, who falls in love and marries a divorced actress.
Although Simon offers a realistic portrait of bereavement, his play is still
a romantic comedy, including a great deal of humorous repartee as well
as an optimistic ending. Chapter Two is a notable example of the
playwright’s talent for blending the amusing with the poignant.
Free ticket distribution for District #15 residents begins Tuesday, March
2, at 9AM.
the children's room is a winter wonderland
sundays at the movies @ 2 pm
January 10... up
Up is a comedy adventure about a balloon salesman who ties
thousands of balloons to his house and flies away, house and all, to
a great adventure in the wilds of South America (96 min. - rated PG)
february 14... ice age: dawn of the dinosaurs
The fun continues as Diego, Manny and Sid all return for
another round of prehistoric fun. (94 min. - rated PG)
craft programs
thursdays at 4pm
(4-11 years old)
Program: january 7
registration: December 28
Program: february 18 registration: february 8
Program: march 18
registration: march 8
march 14... g-force
The story focuses on a team of trained
secret agent guinea pigs that take on a
mission for the US government. The squad of
agents are dispatched to stop a diabolical
billionaire planning to take over the world with
household appliances.(90 min. - rated PG)
book discussions
tuesdays
(grades 5-8)
Program: feb 23 @ 6:30Pm
registration: jan 25
Program: march 23 @ 7Pm
registration: feb 22
booKs to be announceD
Join us for craft programs for children with an accompanying
adult. This program encourages parents to spend time doing a
special project with child or children. Registration is limited to
20 children and is being accepted in the Children’s Room.
The first session will focus on a book and its movie
adaptation. The second session will be a book review. Join us
for lively discussions and a kosher snack. Call the library for
additional information.
story-time
toddler-time
mondays at 4:15pm
January 25, february 1, 8, 22, march 1,8,15,22
(3 years & up)
StoryTime is a half-hour program consisting of stories and a
short film. Children must be able to attend without an adult.
Registration is not required, so just come down and join the fun.
thursdays at 10:30am
(24-35 months)
Toddler-Time is a lively half-hour of stories, songs, finger
plays, movement and a short film for a child accompanied by an
adult. Registration is required for children who are not presently
enrolled in the program and is being accepted in the Children’s
Room beginning Monday, December 21.
parent-child workshop
thursdays at 10:15-11:15am
(12-35 months)
Parent-Child Workshop is a special program that encourages parents
to play with their children. Specialists in the fields of Speech and Hearing,
Behavior and Development, Nutrition, Dance and Movement are available
at the various sessions. Parents are encouraged to ask questions of these
experts about any of their children. Registration is required and is being
accepted in the Children’s Room beginning Monday, January 11.
registration for
spring programs
Registration for the spring session of Toddlers
& the Arts (24-42 months) will be accepted in
the Children’s Room beginning Monday, March 1.
Registration for children not presently enrolled in
Mother Goose will be accepted in the Children’s
Room beginning Monday, March 22.
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their tireless
dedication and help
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Raymond froese, al Hettena,
asher matathias,
and Helen Pollack
snowbird loan
There’s a lot to remember when
planning your winter trips and getaways. Don’t forget to take the
Peninsula Library with you.
Selected materials from our
collection travel for extended
periods of time. Complete
Snowbird Loan information is
available at the Circulation Desk.
Loan period is from December 15,
2009 through March 15, 2010.
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The Future of the U.S. Economy:
Lecture/Discussion
Craft Program
Movie: Up (96 min.)
Pain Management:
Lecture & Hands on Program
Toddler-Time (5 sessions)
Paul Gauguin: Illustrated Art-Lecture
Remembering Ol’ Blue Eyes with Joe Volturo
Film: Easy Virture (96 min.)
A Musical Review with
Nancy Ferretti & Richard Clark
Global Affairs: Changing Times
Lecture/Discussion
Story Time (8 sessions)
Film: Loving Leah (110 min.)
The Metropolitan Museum’s New American
Galleries: Illustrated Lecture
Film: Duplicity (120 min.)
Kandinsky & van Gogh:
Illustrated Art-Lecture
Free Tax-Aide for Senior Citizens (9 sessions)
Film: Julie & Julia (123 min.)
Henri Matisse: Illustrated Art-Lecture
Film: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (94 min.)
Family Day-Film: Harry Potter
& the Half Blood Prince
Film: #1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
18/ Thursday
1PM
*#18/ Thursday
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4PM
2:30PM
22/ Monday
23/ Tuesday
*#23/ Tuesday
*#25/ Thursday
march
1PM
10AM & 1PM
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Monday
Tuesday
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Prospects for the Recovery: Is Prosperity
Waiting Around the Corner?
Lecture/Discussion
Craft Program
A Tribute to Benny Goodman
& The Big Band Era
Romance & The Romantics: Liaison of
George Sand & Frederic Chopin
A multi-media lecture/discussion
Film: The Soloist (116 min.)
Book Discussion
Parent-Child Workshop (5 sessions)
Campaign Songs: Performance/Lecture
Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of
Birth of Sholom Aleichem:
Lecture/Discussion
Dorothy Fields... the $50-A-Night-Girl:
Performance & multi-media presentation
Film: G-Force (90 min.)
Global Affairs: Changing Times
Lecture/Discussion
Agnolo Bronzino, Court Artist:
Illustrated Art-Lecture
Craft Program
Chapter II: Performance
Seurat & Signac: Illustrated Art-Lecture
Book Discussion
*children’s Program #Pre-registration required @ free tickets required