DECEMBER 2013
“A library should be like a
pair of open arms.”
~Roger Rosenblatt
SACHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Visit us on the web at www.sachemlibrary.org
Adriana Trigiani
at Sachem High School East
Monday, December 2 • 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00pm)
Calling all Adriana fans!
See the always hilarious
and wildly entertaining
author Adriana Trigiani in
person at Sachem High
School East, discussing
her just-released novel
The Supreme Macaroni
Company, the final book in
the “Valentine” trilogy. Space is limited, so
reserve your spot NOW on our website or at the
Welcome Desk. (Please do NOT call the high
school.) Books will be available for purchase
and signing before and after the talk.
Holiday Concert with
the Island Hills Chorus
Sunday, December 8 • 2:00pm
From Jazz to Soul: Holiday Edition
Sunday, December 1 • 2:00pm
Take a musical journey through five decades
with Rhonda Denét and the Silver Fox Songs
Trio, performing a collection of jazz and soul
classics that celebrate the holiday spirit.
The performance will showcase Rhonda’s
extraordinary vocal talents as she pays
tribute to a range of artists, from Ella
Fitzgerald, the “First Lady of Song,” to
Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul.”
Ring in the New Year with...
Something Special Big Band
Sunday, December 29 • 1:30pm
(Please note early start time.)
Take a cup o’ kindness for auld lang syne and join in the celebration
as the Something Special Big Band ushers in 2014. With its Count
Basie style, this band is considered one of the finest swing and jazz
bands in the New York area. The group’s infectious rhythm will have
you on your feet! Party hats and noisemakers will add to the festivities.
Library Trustees
Dennis Flavin, President
Bob Winowitch, Vice President
Marguerite Barone
Diane Longo
Carol Paulsen
Judith Willner, Director
Carol Brand, Assistant Director
Hours:
Monday–Friday
Saturday
Sunday
This nostalgic, old-time performance will take you back to the
days when families gathered around the radio for their evening
entertainment. Celebrating the sounds and songs of the season,
the show will follow the story of the Anderson family holiday reunion.
In true radio show fashion, it will be performed with dialogue,
sound effects, and seasonal music including White Christmas,
Home for the Holidays, Jingle Bell Rock and Winter Wonderland.
A Christmas Carol
Sunday, December 15 • 2:00pm
Charles Dickens’ 1867 tour is off to a rough
start. Due to an inexplicable loss of his
luggage, he regretfully announces that he will
be unable to read from his beloved classic,
A Christmas Carol. All is not lost however;
Dickens delivers what he promised by
performing from memory the magical story of
Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from miserliness
to redemption. This one-man play, a
performance of Dickens’ classic holiday tale
adapted and performed by Greg Oliver Bodine, is based on the
condensed version Dickens himself used on his historic reading
tours of the United States.
Town of Brookhaven
Interface Toy Drive
Help bring holiday happiness to boys and girls
across Brookhaven. Place a new, unwrapped
toy in Santa’s bag in the Library lobby by
Wednesday, December 18.
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
Postal Patron
9:30am–9:00pm
9:30am–5:00pm
12:00pm–5:00pm
Library closed: Tuesday, December 24
Wednesday, December 25
Closing at 3pm on Tuesday, December 31
Wednesday, January 1
Inside/Out is open year-round, weather permitting,
during daytime Library hours, closing at dusk.
Sachem Public Library
150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook, NY 11741
631-588-5024 | www.sachemlibrary.org
PAID
Permit No. 36
Holbrook, NY
11741
Adults
ADULT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Register online, by phone, or in person. Registration for programs with fees begins at 9:30am on
Wednesday, November 20. Please make your non-refundable payment at the Welcome Desk within three days of registering or your reservation
will be cancelled. Registration for all other adult programs is ongoing.
Behind the Scenes
at Saturday Night Live & NBC
Monday, December 9 • 7:00pm
Program code: SAANBC12
Jan Kasoff was an NBC cameraman for 36 years, 26
of which he spent shooting Saturday Night Live. He
also covered the Olympics, Watergate hearings, NBC
Nightly News, Meet the Press, and professional sports,
as well as soap operas, game shows, and specials. Jan won three
Emmys for SNL and two for sports coverage. Learn about his life behind the camera at
this entertaining talk filled with delightful backstage anecdotes and video clips.
Long Island Historic Holidays: Winter Dreams
Wednesday, December 11 • 7:00pm • Program code: SAAWD12
Local historian and author Monica Randall will help bring to life the magic and
enchantment of the winter season as it was celebrated over a century ago. It
was a time of lavish winter carnivals, ice skating parties on frozen crystal lakes,
ice boating regattas, and horse-drawn sleighs. The presentation features gorgeous
images of the Gold Coast mansions garlanded in snow.
Accepting Life’s Changes
“On Your Own” Train Trip to NYC
Saturday, December 28 • $10 round trip (non-refundable)
Travel to NYC for a fraction of the regular fare! Leave as a group at 9:40am out of
the Ronkonkoma Station, and return on your own. Register by MONDAY, December
23 at the Welcome Desk.
Garden Thyme
No meeting this month. Please join us again on January 13.
Socrates Café
No meeting this month. Please join us again on January 21.
Poetry: Verse in Person
No meeting this month. Please join us again on January 29.
Dead Relatives Club
No meeting this month. Please join us again on February 24.
Food Safety
Wednesday, December 4 • 7:00pm • Program code: SAAFS12
‘Tis the season for entertaining at home and enjoying holiday leftovers. Do you know
how to ensure the safety of your family and friends? According to the Centers for Disease
Control, roughly 48 million Americans get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die
of foodborne illnesses each year. Margaret Dixon, owner of Long Island Food Safety
Consulting, was a Nassau County restaurant inspector for 10 years and currently teaches
the Suffolk County Food Manager’s Course. She will dispel common misconceptions and
share her knowledge about food safety both in your home and in the community.
This ongoing class will help
you improve basic reading,
writing, and conversation
skills. Make friends and
learn about other cultures
while you learn English.
English
Conversations
Spanish
Conversations
Thursdays at 6:45pm and
Fridays at 10:00am
Mondays at 12:00pm
Improve your language
skills! Practice your
Join this casual
conversational Spanish in
conversation group to
an informal setting with a
practice your English.
native speaker. All levels
Learn new words and
welcome. ¡Esperamos
gain confidence in your
verlos allí!
speaking abilities.
No registration required. Join anytime!
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Wednesday, December 11 • 1:30pm
SAASC12 • Fee: $5 (non-refundable)
Chef Rob Scott will prepare some easy and delicious
holiday appetizers: grape & blue cheese truffles with
pistachios; fresh lump crabmeat and scallions stuffed
in artichoke hearts; and roasted shrimp crostini with
scallion ginger sauce.
Program code:
Monday, December 16 • 6:00pm
SAAHDF12 • Fee: $5 (non-refundable)
Chef Barbara Sheridan will give you a taste of the holidays
with a French twist. She’ll demonstrate cream of portobello
mushroom soup with puff pastry tops; haricot verts;
chicken with morel mushrooms and white wine; and
profiteroles with vanilla ice cream and chocolate mint
sauce. Bon appetit!
Program code:
Saturday, December 14 • 10:00am • Program code: SAAALC12
This group will focus on transitioning through life's constant changes. Whether it
be the loss of a loved one, a new career path, a love relationship gone awry, the
empty nest, aging parents, or an unforeseen illness, share with others and learn to
put on the NEW you! Richard Murdocco, PhD, Stony Brook University Medical
Center, will explore these feelings as well as how closure and healing can occur
through difficult times.
English Lessons
Simply Creative
Holiday Appetizers
Holiday Dinner French Style
Monthly Series
Tuesdays at 10:30am and
Saturdays at 11:00am
Holiday Desserts
Tuesday, December 10 • 6:00pm
Program code: SAAHD12 • Fee: $5 (non-refundable)
Chef Kimli Iadanza will help make your holiday baking a
success. She’ll demonstrate Viennese crescents, cranberry
bread, and holiday cheesecake.
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Sachem residents only. A tasting will follow the
demonstrations and recipes will be provided. Registration
begins on Wednesday, November 20 at 9:30am.
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Celebrating the Season
with Margaret Johnson
Friday, December 13 • 1:00pm
Program code: SAACFI12
In her new cookbook, Christmas Flavors of
Ireland, Margaret Johnson takes readers on
a holiday tour of the Emerald Isle. At this
presentation, she will share beautiful
images and interesting tidbits about Irish
holiday traditions. She will also provide
savory refreshments including mincemeat
tarts, mulled cider, and a variety of
fruitcakes. Books will be available for
purchase and signing.
Stay Healthy Throughout
the Holiday Season
Thursday, December 5 • 10:30am
Program code: SAASH12
Don’t let the holidays run you down! Learn how to survive
the season without getting sick. Nutritionist Anne Marie
Lisa will share tips on keeping your immune system strong
throughout the holiday season and all winter long.
Fitness Fun
Mondays, December 2, 9, 16 & 23 • 12:00pm
Program code: SAAFF12 • Fee: $20
Get moving with Certified Fitness Instructor Denise
Calcagno, who will teach this 4-week, low-impact class
featuring the music and dance styles of the 50s, 60s, and
70s. You’ll enjoy fun and easy dance moves followed by
mat work and toning. Please bring an exercise mat, towel,
and water bottle to class. Sachem residents only.
Registration begins Wednesday, November 20 at 9:30am.
Staff’s Best of 2013
BOOKS
Lauren Gilbert, Head of Community Services
Life After Life
Carol Brand, Assistant Director
The Engagements
by Kate Atkinson
This wholly original and
beautifully written book
tells and retells the story
of Ursula Todd, born in
England on a snowy night
in 1910. Each retelling
follows a slightly altered
potential life path, resulting
in a dizzying array of possible lives and
multiple wartime experiences. Don’t be
turned off by the fantastical premise; this
isn’t a work of science fiction.
by J. Courtney Sullivan
Multiple stories are
ingeniously woven together in
this novel, in which the author
explores our culture’s shifting
ideas about marriage and
romance as she follows
the path of a single ring
through multiple hands over
several decades. The stories are framed by the
account of the real-life single career woman
who came up with the advertising slogan “A
diamond is forever,” which created the demand
for the modern diamond engagement ring.
The Cuckoo’s
Calling
by Robert Galbraith
J.K. Rowling, writing as
Robert Galbraith, does
a wonderful job of
character development,
gradually peeling away
the layers of hard-boiled
detective Cormoron
Strike until at last we have a fuller picture
of the man. The novel is a well-written,
fast read, though a little saucy on the
language.
Lynne Kennedy, Head of Reference Brad Silverman, Reference Librarian
Linda Overton, Head of Children’s Services
On a Beam of Light by Jennifer
Tale of Love, Betrayal,
Berne with pictures by Vladimir Radunsky
by Allen Guelzo
In this outstanding picture book biography,
Revenge, and the
This excellent and
the author recounts briefly, but with an
World’s Greatest Piece
wide-ranging
amazing sense of poetic completeness,
of Cheese
overview of one of
the details of Einstein’s unusual
by Michael Paterniti
the most climatic
childhood, his persistently independent
This book, chronicling
battles in American
mind,
his
huge
imagination,
and his infinite curiosity. This
the writer’s quest to
history offers some
life
story
is
enhanced
by
gouache
and pen and ink drawings
learn everything about
fresh insights on
the world’s greatest cheese and its maker, that have a light touch and a sketched quality that suggest
the key controversies and
is a combination of Under the Tuscan Sun, the notebooks and ideas of a brilliant man. And at the end
personalities involved.
Zorba the Greek and Rashomon. Set primarily of the story, we are all, children and adults, encouraged to
in the Castilian village of Guzman, it is funny, question and wonder about the big mysteries.
warm, and sad and a wonderful read.
Judith Willner, Director
Marybeth Kozikowski, Children’s Librarian
He’s Gone
Hokey Pokey, by Jerry Spinelli
by Deb Caletti
This is an inventive, lyrical novel about
What would you do if you awoke one morning and your husband
growing up and leaving behind the
had disappeared? This suspenseful and dark mystery explores the boundless world of imaginary childhood
complexities of marriage, guilt, and human emotions. How close
play. Spinelli is a Newbery medalist for
is the truth to our own reality, or do we tell ourselves stories to
Maniac Magee and this novel has
elude the truth? Although set in Seattle, this is no Sleepless in
generated speculation for a repeat.
Seattle. It is a tale of a complicated, modern marriage.
Gettysburg: The
Last Invasion
The Telling Room: A
DVDs
Jamie Edrich, Reference Librarian
The Intouchables
Based on a true story, this
uplifting and engaging French
comedy follows the adventures
of a handicapped millionaire
and his street-smart caretaker.
Before Midnight
A brilliant, naturalistic,
and honest portrayal of a
relationship, this is the final
film in a trilogy (after Before
Sunrise and Before Sunset)
that follows a single couple
over a span of 18 years.
The Sessions
This is a tender, funny, and
touching true story about a man
confined to an iron lung who is
determined to lose his virginity
at age 38.
MUSIC CDs
Lauren Gilbert, Head of Community Services
What Maisie Knew
Based on a novella by Henry James but set
in present-day NYC, this subtle, nuanced,
and affecting film about a bitter divorce and
custody battle is shown largely through the
perspective of the 6-year-old girl at the
center of it, and features a wonderful, natural performance
by a child actor.
Anne Marie Tognella, PR Specialist, Community Services
Loose Cannons
With typical Italian humor and passion,
spanning a few generations, this film broaches
the delicate subject of ‘coming out’ in a
successful, traditional southern Italian family.
Anna Karenina
This production uses unusual, creative
staging with a very theatrical feel. It is visually
breathtaking, enticing the imagination at
every turn. The theater adapts and morphs
to accommodate every scene; from a grand
ballroom, to an ice rink, to a horse race,
the scene transformation is magical! Lush costumes
and colors create a very dramatic effect. Be sure to
watch the bonus feature after the film!
Denise Heid, Reference Librarian
Swedish Ballads…& More
Scott Hamilton
On this delightful album
for fans of traditional
jazz, Scott Hamilton,
tenor saxophonist, is
joined by pianist Jan
Lundgreen to perform
conventional arrangements of
traditional Swedish folksongs along
with jazz compositions that have
Swedish roots.
What About Now
Bon Jovi
It’s been almost 30
years since they put
out their first album
and the hits just keep
on coming. Fans of the
band will love this latest
addition to the Bon Jovi catalog.
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Adults
THURSDAY MOVIES
For R-rated movies, those under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
New Releases!
The Call
December 5 • 1:30 and 6:30pm
When a veteran 911 operator takes a life-altering call from an abducted
teenage girl, she realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order
to save the girl’s life. Directed by Brad Anderson. Starring Halle Berry, Abigail
Breslin, Morris Chestnut. (R-1:34)
Now You See Me
December 12 • 1:30 and 6:30pm
An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off
heists during their performances. Directed by Louis Leterrier. Starring Jesse
Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher. (PG13-1:45)
42: The Jackie Robinson Story
December 19 • 1:30 and 6:30pm
Jackie Robinson makes history when he is signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers under
the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. Directed by Brian Helgeland.
Starring Harrison Ford, Chadwick Boseman, Nicole Beharie. (PG13-2:08)
Star Trek. Into Darkness
December 26 • 1:30 and 6:30pm
After the crew of the Enterprise finds an unstoppable force of terror from within
their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to capture a one-man
weapon of mass destruction. Directed by J.J. Abrams. Starring John Cho, Zoe
Saldana, Benedict Cumberbatch. (PG13-2:12)
Film & Discussion: Before Midnight
Friday, December 6 • 6:00pm
Dr. Peter Mascuch, Associate Professor of American Studies and Coordinator
of the Film/Media Studies Program at St. Joseph’s College, will introduce and
screen this 2013 romantic drama. The final piece of an outstanding trilogy that
follows a single couple over 18 years, Before Midnight catches the couple at a
tense moment in their relationship, as the daily grind of life has gotten in the
way of intimacy and communication. Directed by Richard Linklater. Starring
Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy. (2013, R-1:49)
Reel Rebels
We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks
Tuesday, December 3 • 6:00pm
A gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller tells the story of Julian Assange and the creation
of Wikileaks, the controversial website that facilitated the largest security breach in
U.S. history. Intriguing, informative, and sometimes controversial, this monthly series
combines the best in film and discussion. Directed by Alex Gibney. (2013, R-2:10)
Foreign Film: A Separation
Saturday, December 14 • 2:00pm
In this Oscar-winning film which offers a rare glimpse into contemporary Iranian
culture, a married couple must decide whether to improve the life of their child
by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating
parent. Directed by Asghar Farhadi. Starring Peyman Moadi, Sareh Bayat, Leila
Hatami. Persian with English subtitles. (2011, PG13-2:03)
Special Film Presentation: Madama Butterfly
Wednesday, December 4 • 1:30pm
Patrick Summers conducts the Metropolitan Opera and Patricia Racette sings
the title role opposite Marcello Giordani in this stunning production. Anthony
Minghella’s modern staging is a fascinating hybrid which combines theatrical
elements from Europe and Japan. (2009, 2:26)
Holiday Matinees: Wednesday, December 18
A Christmas Carol 11:00am
Scrooged 1:00pm
An old bitter miser is given a chance for
redemption when he is haunted by ghosts on
Christmas Eve. Directed by Brian Desmond
Hurst. Starring Alastair Sim, Kathleen
Harrison, Mervyn Johns. (1951, 1:26)
A cynically selfish TV executive gets
haunted by three spirits bearing
lessons on Christmas Eve. Directed
by Richard Donner. Starring Bill
Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe.
(1988, PG13-1:41)
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BOOKDISCUSSIONS
Copies of these books are available
at the Circulation Desk.
Our Wednesday evening and Thursday
afternoon book discussion groups will not meet
in December. Please join us again in January.
Murder Among Friends
Mystery Book Discussion
Search the Dark
by Charles Todd
Thursday, December 19 • 7:00pm
Scotland Yard’s most intrepid inspector
is sent to Dorset with strict orders to
coordinate the search for two missing
children, but his investigation is
complicated by his growing feelings
for a potential suspect.
AMERICA’S DISASTERS
This 12-month nonfiction series will continue
through August 2014.
A Crack in the
Edge of the World:
America and the Great
California Earthquake
of 1906
by Simon Winchester
Monday, December 23 • 3:00pm
A fascinating exploration of the San Francisco
disaster of 1906 reveals its geological underpinnings
and describes how it affected more than 200 miles
of California, triggered a vast firestorm, and destroyed
the gold-rush capital.
THANK YOU!
We would like to thank the following individuals
and organizations for donating their time and
expertise for library programs this year: Krys
Baum, Don Bastedo, Pamela & John Bednarik, Ursula
Bennett, Harriet Brown, John Bruno, Joan CatzWurtzel, Karen Clifford, Tom Connors, Susan Field,
Anne Florio, Stanley Gatland, Tom de Gruyl, Pam
Hirson, Beverly Killeen, Joan Logan, Dorothea Menze,
Pearl Michalon, Matthew Raider, Ruber Sanchez,
Howard Schnell, John Sciacchitano, Janis Stoller,
Chiara Torquato, Thomas Tulipan, and all of our Teen
Volunteers! (And we can’t forget our therapy dogs:
Maureen, Obi, Orlagh, Rameses, Sally, and Nephertiti)
AARP, Northport VA Hospital, RSVP of Suffolk, Senior
Net Users Group, St. Francis Hospital, Suffolk County
Department of Health, Suffolk County Office of the
Aging, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
We would like to thank the following businesses
for donating prizes for our Fall Festival: The
Baking Coach, Eddie’s Pizza, Gino’s Pizzeria, Island
Empanada, Joe’s Pizza, Mamma Cucina’s, Subway
(600 Portion Rd.)
We would like to thank the following
organizations for providing holiday displays:
Sachem Quilters, Long Island Museum of American
Art, History and Carriages
…And special thanks to the Friends of Sachem
Library for their hard work and ongoing support!
Be a “Book Giver” on
World Book Night!
In the Gallery
Diana Berthold
Equine Extravaganza
& Other Things
Diana M. Berthold, a graduate of the Fashion
Institute of Technology, is a writer, horsewoman,
artist, quilter, and fashion designer. She lives on
Long Island with her husband, children, and an
assortment of companions including horses and
dogs. Diana’s award-winning quilts and artworks,
which include photography, watercolor, acrylic, oils,
and pen and ink, have been exhibited at juried
shows and
galleries
throughout
Long Island,
NYC, and Pennsylvania. She holds memberships in
several local and national quilt guilds as well as
equine and art associations. Her work features
equine subjects, and her artistic creations made
from horse show ribbons are held in private
collections in the U.S., Canada, and Great Britain.
The works in this exhibit are inspired by, but not
limited to, the majestic horse.
Art Reception: Saturday, December 7 • 2:00pm
Museum Adventure
Take your family on a museum adventure this holiday season!
Experience history, science, nature, and art with free admission
to a number of area museums. Reserve your Museum Adventure
online, by phone, or in person at the Welcome Desk.
Sachem Library will once again be a
book pick up site for World Book
Night on April 23, 2014. That
evening, volunteers will fan out across
America to spread the joy and love of
reading. Tens of thousands of people will go
out into their communities to give out 20 free paperbacks
of a book they have loved. World Book Night will provide
each volunteer with 20 specially-produced, not-for-resale
editions donated by the publishers. There are 30 titles to
choose from for all types of readers, selected by
booksellers and librarians. To sign up or see a list of the
available titles you can give away, visit:
www.us.worldbooknight.org
Display Case: Lap Quilts for Veterans
Sachem Library Quilters
Career Counseling
Need help updating your resume, creating a
LinkedIn profile, or preparing for an interview?
As a Sachem resident, you may make an
appointment for a FREE one-on-one
session with one of our trained
career counselors, who will help
you develop a strategic job search
plan that will get results. Call
the Welcome Desk for
an appointment.
Express Yourself!
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ADULT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Register online, by phone, or in person. Registration for programs with fees begins at 9:30am
on Wednesday, November 20. When registering online for programs with fees, your non-refundable payment must be made at the Welcome
Desk within three days of registering or your reservation will be cancelled.
Knit & Crochet @Night
Thursday, December 5 • 7:00pm
and
Knit & Crochet in the Morning
Tuesday, December 10 • 10:00am
“Knot” doing well with your knitting project?
Need help unraveling the mysteries of
crochet? Marion Reiter will provide the
guidance you need in this friendly and
informal group. No registration required.
Live Evergreen &
Candle Centerpiece
Wednesday, December 4 • 7:00pm
Program code: SAAEC12
Materials Fee: $15 (non-refundable)
Create an outstanding holiday table
arrangement with Lucille Hoell using your
choice of evergreens, silk poinsettias, and ball
ornaments, embellished with dried orange
slices, candy canes, pinecones, glitter, and
ribbons. Sachem residents only.
Quilters Sew-In
Saturday, December 7 • 10:00am
In this open sew-in, share your quilting ideas
with others and learn hands-on cutting and
blocking techniques. Bring your quilt-inprogress or start something new. No
registration required.
The
Christmas Ornament Earrings
Friday, December 6 • 2:00pm
Program code: SAACOE12A
OR
Monday, December 9 • 6:30pm
Program code: SAACOE12B
Materials Fee: $5 (non-refundable)
Jackie Dunn will help you create a pair of
ornament earrings studded with sparkly
Swarovski crystals to dazzle your family and
friends this holiday season. Choose from a
variety of colors. Sachem residents only.
Scrapbook Your Memories for Life!
Friday, December 13 • 10:00am
Get those photos out of the box and into
albums where they can be seen and shared.
Preserve the stories behind the photos and
add your personal memorabilia at this monthly
gathering. No registration required.
Art Encounter
Wednesdays at 11:00am
Artist Tom de Gruyl leads this weekly gathering of art enthusiasts. Work in your favorite
media, share ideas, and learn new techniques in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your supplies
and a work-in-progress or start something new. No registration required.
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desTEENation
Registration for Teen programs begins on Friday, November 15 at 9:30am. You may register online, by phone or in person in Teen Services.
Please have your library card ready when phoning in for a registration. When registering online, fees must be paid within three days of registration.
Magic Lantern Family Show
Writers’ Workshop
Friday, December 20 • 7:00pm-8:30pm
Program code: SAT444
Wednesdays, December 4, 11 & 18 • 7:00pm
Program code: SAT348
Drawing on his thirty-year experience presenting magic
lantern shows at Old Bethpage Village, Henry Clark will
stage this performance using hand-painted antique slides
and vintage magic lanterns. Mr. Clark is a former writer for
MAD Magazine, and this show, intended for families, may
not be entirely serious! Teens will perform live holiday
music both before and after the show. All are welcome
to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Join other teen writers in learning exercises to
improve your writing skills with an emphasis on
storytelling. This workshop is limited to teens
in grades 8-12. (90 minutes each session)
Sachem Teen
Volunteers
Enrichment for Teens with Special Needs
SAT365
Need community service hours? Join Sachem
Teen Volunteers and give back to your community
by participating in a variety of service projects.
Community service opportunities are open to
teens in grades 6-12. You may choose one
opportunity in December. Registration begins
on Friday, November 15 at 9:30am.
Program code:
Saturday, December 7 • 10:00am
Share your love of reading! Teens will read
the Polar Express aloud to younger children
and assist them with a book-themed craft.
(3 hours)
Holiday Chocolate Bark for Teens
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Polar Express
Read-Aloud Event
Thursdays, December 5, 12 & 19 • 6:00pm • Program code: SAT237
Taught by a NYS certified special education teacher with more than 20 years of
experience, this three-week enrichment program is designed for teens in grades 6
through 12 with developmental delays or special needs, including those along the
autism spectrum. Teens and their caregivers will meet in a small relaxed group and
enjoy fun activities together. (45 minutes each session)
Friday, December 6 • 7:00pm • Program code: SAT282
Learn to make this old-time chocolate favorite! Choose from
three flavors: peppermint, marshmallow, and cookies. Take
your goodies home to share and enjoy! (1 hour)
Fizzing Bath Salts
Friday, December 13 • 7:00pm • Program code: SAT398
Create your own herbal fizzing bath gift set. Makes a great gift for the holidays! (1 hour)
Winter Decorations
Drop In/D.I.Y.
Teen Workshops
Wednesday, December 18 • 6:00pm
No registration is required for these programs. Workshops vary monthly. Past topics
have included podcasting, comic book creation, and assorted crafts. Please stop by
Teen Services for a flyer with more details. Spaces are guaranteed to the first 20
teens or as long as supplies last.
Magic Lantern Show
Volunteers
Pre-Licensing Course
Friday, December 20 • 6:30pm
We need teens to help with set up, clean up,
and other tasks at the Magic Lantern Show.
(2 hours)
Magic Lantern Show
Musicians
We are looking for 12 string and woodwind
musicians in grades 6-12 to perform on the
night of the Magic Lantern Show. You will be
given 8 hours of community service for time
spent on practice and rehearsals.
Rehearsals will be held at the Library on
Monday, December 2, Friday, December
13, and Tuesday, December 17 at
7:00pm. The final performance will be
held on Friday, December 20 at 7:00pm.
Lego Club
Saturday December 28 • 2:00pm
Help younger children build with Legos. Very
limited space available. (1 hour)
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Saturday, December 7 • 9:30am-2:00pm
Fee: $40
Getting ready to take your road test? Take this
five-hour course required by the Department of
Motor Vehicles. Walk-ins accepted with cash
payment only. Please remember to bring your
learner’s permit.
Anime
Movie Night
Thursday, December 12
7:00pm
Konichiwa! Anime fanatics,
this club’s for you. Where
else can you meet with
other fans to watch the
best anime movies and play
anime-themed games?
No registration required.
(90 minutes)
December 2013 • www.sachemlibrary.org • 631-588-5024
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Help us create a festive setting for our Magic
Lantern Family Show by making beautiful
paper snowflakes and other winter
decorations. (2 hours)
Helping Hands
Food Drive
Remember the less fortunate
members of our community
this holiday season. Place
non-perishable items in the
designated containers in Teen
Services and the Library lobby.
All collected food will be
distributed to local pantries.
Please remember to check
the expiration date!
Children
Winter/Spring 2014 Registration Dates Preview
For more information, see our Winter/Spring 2014 Program Brochure.
Pick up your copy at the Children’s Reference Desk or view and print from our webpage.
Registration for these age groups begins at 9:30am by telephone or online only
Baby Programs: Birth to under 24 months, Friday, January 3
Toddler Programs: 15 months to under 36 months, Tuesday, January 7
Two and Three Year Old Programs: Monday, January 6
Preschooler Programs: 3 to 5 years old, Tuesday, January 7
Winter Reading Club 2014
Parents as Reading Partners
Birth to Fifth Grade
Join the Winter Reading Club and find out what
the buzz is all about! Read together as a family
for 15 minutes a day for 30 days to receive a
prize and invitation to a final show in March.
Registration begins January 2 online or in person.
The Polar Express
All ages with caregiver
Saturday, December 7 • 10:00am-1:00pm
Put on your pajamas and
take a ride on the Sachem
Polar Express. Every hour on
the hour, teen volunteers
will read Chris Van Allsburg’s
classic holiday tale and help
with a craft. If you believe,
you just might hear some bells!
No registration required.
NEW!
Who says history has to be boring? FreedomFlix
brings American history to life! It features
e-books from the best-selling Cornerstones
of Freedom series and includes extra features
such as maps, timelines, virtual tours, videos,
and audio clips. To access FreedomFlix, click on
Children’s from the top menu on our webpage
and select FreedomFlix under the Downloads
tab in the left sidebar. You will be asked for
your library card barcode.
Tiny Treasures Display Cases
Calling all collectors in preschool to Grade 5!
Do you have a collection of tiny treasures you’d
like to share with the public? Showcase your
collectibles in the Children’s Room display cases.
New! KIDS’ CORNER
Bring in your artwork or creative writing to show
off at the Kids’ Corner, or create something for
display right here at our craft table.
For details, call or stop by the Children’s
Reference Desk.
Registration for this age group begins at 6:00pm by telephone or online only
School Age Programs: Grades K to 5, Friday, January 3
Restrictions will be lifted on Friday, January 10 at 9:30am by telephone or online.
Holiday Cookie
Decorating Workshop
Grades K to 5 with caregiver
Saturday, December 21
12:00pm or 1:30pm
Program code: SAJ506
Share one of the holiday
season’s most delicious
traditions! Using fondant and
royal icing, each family will
decorate a dozen cookies from four
popular varieties. Siblings permitted.
Registration begins Tuesday, December 10 at
9:30am by telephone or online. (90 minutes)
Doodle and Dabble Days
All ages with caregiver
Thursday, December 26 and
Friday, December 27 • 10:00am to 6:00pm
Drop in any time throughout the day to unleash
your creativity at our “make your own” craft
marathon! Crayons, glue, paper, and lots of
craft supplies will provide plenty of inspiration.
No registration required.
Block Party
Grades 2 to 5
Saturday, December 28 • 2:00pm
Program code: SAJ312
Join us for a fun afternoon of building with
Legos and create a masterpiece to go along
with our monthly theme. We’ll provide the
Legos; you bring your imagination. All Legos
must stay in the building, so please bring
a camera to document your creations!
No siblings. Registration begins Tuesday,
December 17 at 9:30am by telephone or
online. The Library gratefully accepts Lego
donations. (60 minutes)
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Game Night
Kindergarten to Grade 3
Thursdays, December 5, 12 & 19 • 4:15pm
Program code: SAJ276
Taught by a certified special education teacher with over 20 years of
experience, this three-week enrichment program is designed for children in
Kindergarten through 3rd Grade with developmental delays or special needs,
including those along the autism spectrum. Partner with your child in a small
relaxed group where you’ll enjoy inspiring activities together. Siblings are
welcome. If you need special accommodations to attend, please contact us
two weeks prior to the program. Registration begins Tuesday, November 12
at 9:30am by telephone or online. (45 minutes)
Monday, November 18 through
Sunday, December 15
All are invited to bring in NEW or
handmade children’s
mittens, gloves, scarves
and hats to hang on our
mitten tree in the
Children’s Room. Items
will be donated to local
agencies and distributed
to children in need.
DROP IN
FOR FUN!
No registration is required. Tickets will be
given out 15 minutes before the start of the
program on a first-come, first-served basis.
Materials for this program are appropriate
for children ages 3-5, but all are welcome
to attend.
Little Listeners
Wednesday, December 4 • 10:00am
Friday, December 13 • 10:00am
Pajama Storytime
Monday, December 9 • 6:30pm
Fall Family Fun Night
Wednesday, December 11 • 6:30pm
Saturday Family Matinee
Teen Beach Movie
Friday, December 27 • 7:00pm
Grades 3 to 5
No siblings. No registration required. (90 minutes)
After School Special Needs
Mitten Tree
Help Warm the Hands and Hearts
of Someone in Need
Saturday, December 28 • 10:30am
Life’s a beach for surfers
Brady and McKenzie until
a rogue wave magically
transports them inside
the classic 60s beach
party flick Wet Side Story,
where a full-blown rivalry
between bikers and
surfers threatens to
erupt. (2013, TV-1:50)
No Shots for Tots in December
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December Monthly Programs and Services
Holiday Closings
Tuesday, December 24
Wednesday, December 25
Closing at 3:00pm on Tuesday,
December 31
Wednesday, January 1
Free Blood Pressure Testing
Thursday, December 5
12:00pm–1:00pm
Library Tour
Friday, December 6 • 11:00am
Call for appointment
Writers’ Workshop
Tuesday, December 10
6:45pm–8:45pm
Defensive Driving
Call for availability
Notary Public Services
Mondays: 10:00am–12:00pm
Wednesdays and Fridays:
2:00pm–4:00pm
LIRR to New York City
Saturday, December 28
$10 round trip (non-refundable)
Leave as a group at 9:40am out of
the Ronkonkoma Station. Register
by MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 at
the Welcome Desk.
Arthritis Exercise: Thursdays at 11:45am. Registration for the next
8-week session begins December 19 at the Welcome Desk. Fee: $40
Friends of Sachem Library Meeting
NO MEETING IN DECEMBER
Senior Advocate
Thursday, December 19
2:30pm–4:30pm (every other month)
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, December 16 • 7:00pm
Health Care Counseling
Friday, December 27
Call for appointment
Career Counseling
Call for appointment
Library
Café
Relax in our cozy fireplace
lounge where you can
enjoy a snack, a beverage,
or a visit with friends.
Tai Chi Classes: Mondays at 12:00pm. Registration for the next
8-week session begins December 16 at the Welcome Desk. Fee: $40
Books, Music, Magazines, & Movies!
NEW SERVICES @Your Library
When the Weather Outside is Frightful
Before you head out to the Library, call 631-5885024, check the Library website, or listen to FM
stations WIGX 94.3, WJVC 96.1, KJOY 98.3, WBAB
102.3, B103 103.1, WRCN 103.9, or WBLI 106.1
for weather-related messages. While you wait for the
storm to pass, you can still renew and request
items, download books and music, register for
programs, and access research databases and
homework help through the Library’s website.
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Access 3M, Freegal, Zinio, and IndieFlix on the library webpage under Downloads
in the left sidebar. If you need assistance, please call the Reference Desk.
COMPUTER SERVICES
Register online, in person, or by phone at 588-5024, ext. 232, beginning Monday, November 25 at 9:30am. Classes are for district
residents only and seating is limited. All sessions are two hours, unless otherwise noted. Prerequisites are required for most programs.
If you feel that you have met these requirements, call the Technology Center and ask how you can waive the prerequisites.
*Already have mousing or basic Word skills? Take our online tests at http://www.sachemlibrary.org/pages/tech_tips.aspx
TECH 30
One-on-One Technical Help
Mondays • 10:00am-12:00pm
Thursdays • 6:30pm-8:30pm
Fridays • 2:30pm-4:30pm
If you are stumped by something on your
computer or digital device, call our Technology
Center to schedule a one-on-one, 30-minute
session with one of our tech experts. You may
also drop in during regularly scheduled hours,
but please call ahead to make sure a
technician is available.
INTRODUCTORY
Domesticate Your Mouse
Monday, December 2 • 10:30am
Program code: SAEDYM
No experience with computers? Take this class
first. Practice clicking, double clicking, right
clicking, and dragging.
No prerequisites
Intro to Gmail
Small Business Access
Tuesday, December 10 • 10:30am
Thursdays, December 5, 12, 19
and January 2 • 7:30pm
SAEFEW
Create your own free Gmail account. Learn to
log in and out and create and receive emails.
(90 minutes)
Program code:
Prerequisite: Domesticate Your Mouse*
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
Word 2010: Format a Document
Tuesday, December 17 • 12:00pm
Program code: SAEWFD10
Learn how to change defaults to customize
the look of your Word 2010 documents.
SAEKC
Not a typing class, this session is an
introduction to unfamiliar computer keys.
Prerequisite: Domesticate Your Mouse*
Using Our Tablets
Thursday, December 12 • 1:30pm
Wednesday, December 18 • 6:00pm
Program code:
SAEBPP
Create a simple PowerPoint presentation.
Learn how to create slides, add designs and
graphics, and run a slide show.
Program code:
Intermediate Internet:
Sachem Web Pages
SAEUOT
Tablet computers are taking over the computer
market, with capabilities once reserved for full
computers or high-powered laptops. The
Library's new tablet computers can help you
get the feel of using this new format and
prepare you for getting one of your own. This is
a hands-on workshop, aimed at the beginner.
No prerequisites
Thursday, December 19 • 11:30am
Program code: SAEII
In this second-level Internet class you will learn
how to begin your search for information with
a web page like Sachem Public Library’s.
Prerequisite: Internet for Beginners or Computers
for Beginners
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SPECIAL
Beginning PowerPoint 2010
Keyboard Confidence
Program code:
Prerequisite: Participants should have excellent
working knowledge of Excel.
Prerequisite: Beginning Word 2010*
Prerequisite: Beginning Word 2010*
Monday, December 9 • 10:30am
SAESBA
Relational databases are a daunting task for
almost anyone, yet they are fabulous tools for
small business use. Geared for the advanced
business computer user, this four-part series is
designed to get you started on developing
Access skills and knowledge. (4 sessions, 90
minutes each)
Program code:
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Happy Holidays!
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