FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
As always, the Summer has flown by, but here at Peninsula Public Library
our programming was as hot as ever.
Did you know you can now borrow a Kindle from the library? We are proud
to have several Kindles available for loan, already loaded with a
variety of popular children and adult titles. Visit our Circulation Desk to find
out how you can participate.
Our Summer Children's Reading Program was a raging success. Over
500 children participated in the program whose theme was “Every Hero
Has A Story.” We hosted numerous crafts, movies, and activities, ending
the Summer with a huge kids' reading bash.
Even as the leaves change color, and the temperatures drop, PPL will
be a hub of activity. We have scheduled an adult Paint Night, a Teddy Bear
Picnic, and tech workshops with one-on-one help sessions. Check the
schedule in these pages so you can plan accordingly.
Of course, our aim is to please you, our patrons, so we always appreciate
feedback. Tell us what you loved, and what you wish we would have done.
We'll do our best to be accommodating.
In our diverse community, there are many holidays in these Fall months.
We hope that whatever YOU celebrate will be happy, healthy
and joyous.
See you in the library!
MEET NEW YORK STATE
ASSEMBLYMAN
TODD KAMINSKY
Thursday, October 22, at 12:30 PM
Join us for an informal chat with our
New York State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky who represents the Five
Towns and other parts of the South Shore. Assemblyman Kaminsky
impressed many by passing a record number of bills as a first year
legislator, and by fighting for good government. Whether it was advocating
on behalf of Hurricane Sandy victims or speaking out against those who
wish to boycott Israel, the Assemblyman is known as a fighter for his district.
Indeed, he was presented with this year's “40 under 40” award that
celebrated Albany's rising stars. Stop by to meet him, hear about what's
going on in Albany, and enjoy a cup of coffee.
AGING WELL IS NOT
AN OXYMORON
Thursday, October 22, at 1 PM
Lilyan Strassman, psychotherapist, will discuss research that disproves
negative beliefs about aging. She will look at views of aging in other cultures,
and explore how to apply positive attitudes to enhance health and vitality.
Sarah Yastrab
President, PPL
W
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FUN WITH ACRYLICS
(1 free lesson)
Date: Thursday,
October 8, 7 PM- 9 PM
Instructor: Joan Lazarus
✦ Learn basic acrylic techniques and some new approaches.
✦ Learn to use acrylic tools and paints, color mixing, brush
techniques and composition.
✦ No pressure, just fun.
✦ Supplies provided by the library.
Registration begins Thursday, October 1, at 9AM, on a first-come firstserved basis. Class size is limited and open to residents of School District
#15 only.
FIFTY YEARS OF
"THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM"
Why Don Quixote and
Man of La Mancha still matter
Lecturer: Hon. Ron Goldman
Sunday, November 15, at 2:30 PM
Can we (should we) still strive in word and deed to bring "glory"
and meaning to our lives and our world? In this presentation, Hon. Ronald
Goldman, having been inspired by “Man of La Mancha” at the age of
sixteen, discusses the continued relevancy of the quixotic ideal and "quest"
and what it means to each of us.
Hon. Ron Goldman is currently the Lawrence Village Administrator and a
columnist for the Nassau Herald.
District #15 residents enjoy priority registration and seating at all events. Afternoon programs will begin at 1:00 PM.
So as not to disturb the speaker and/or the audience, latecomers will not be seated.
VISUAL FEASTS
INES POWELL,
Art Historian and Educator at
The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
will present the following:
FRIDA KAHLO
Thursday, October 8, at 1 PM
The Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is now regarded as one
of the most significant artists of the twentieth century. Kahlo's life
was changed forever by a bus accident. The portrayal of her body wracked
with pain is a recurring theme in her paintings. The lecture will reveal her
powerful insights about national identity, the plight of the poor, and the march
of technology.
KINDRED SPIRITS:
THOMAS COLE, ASHER B. DURAND,
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT
Thursday, November 5, at 1 PM
This presentation will celebrate the friendship of painters Thomas Cole and
Asher B. Durand with poet William Cullen Bryant. They shared the belief that
nature was sacred, not only because of its aesthetic appeal, but because of
i ts powe r t o e n l i g ht en th e mi n d . T h e se t h ree m en explored both
the mysteries and aesthetic qualities of the nineteenth century American
landscape.
EUGENE DELACROIX:
THE ROMANTIC SCHOOL
Thursday, December 3, at 1 PM
Eugene Delacroix was the leader of the French Romantic School. He was
described as "a volcanic crater artistically concealed beneath bouquets of
flowers." Though he aimed to balance Classicism and Romanticism, his
art centered on a revolutionary idea that art should be created out of
sincerity, that it should express the artist's true feelings and convictions.
Delacroix was an inspiration to the Impressionists.
THOMAS GERMANO,
Professor of Art History at Farmingdale
State College, will present the following:
ANDREA DEL SARTO:
A RENAISSANCE MASTER
Monday, October 19, at 1 PM
Andrea del Sarto ran the most successful and productive workshop in
Florence, leaving his native city richly decorated with his art. His work
represents the essence of Florentine High Renaissance creativity
The year 2015 will bring to the U.S. the first major exhibition of del Sarto’s
works.
GREAT COLLECTIONS:
GREAT COLLECTORS
Monday, November 16, at 1 PM
Two Russian art collectors stood out at the beginning of the 20th century:
cloth merchant Sergei Shchukin and textile manufacturer Ivan Morozov. Both
acquired modern French art, developed a sensibility for spotting new trends,
and publicized them in Russia. This visual lecture will focus on their art and
the two private collectors who took risks in their acquisitions. Both collections
were confiscated by the state and led to the establishment of the Pushkin
and Hermitage Museums.
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VIVIAN GORDON,
Art Historian, will present the following:
FLORINE STETTHEIMER:
IDIOSYNCRATIC PAINTER
Thursday, October 29, at 1 PM
Born into a wealthy German-Jewish family,
Stettheimer was a painter, designer, poet, and
hostess to an avant-garde salon. Her paintings are lively, diary like accounts
of her life, but also acute examinations of upper-class society in New York
between the wars.
CONEY ISLAND: STEP RIGHT UP!
Thursday, November 12, at 1 PM
The ways in which artists have seen Coney Island will be the subject of this
fascinating lecture. It was a symbol of the American experience ~ evolving
from a resort for the wealthy to a place of leisure and escape from propriety
for the masses. Works included will be American artists and photographers
such as Reginald Marsh, Milton Avery, Red Grooms, Walker Evans
and Diane Arbus.
THE GEMALDEGALERIE IN BERLIN
Thursday, December 10, at 1 PM
Berlin's Gemaldegalerie houses one of the world's finest collection of Old
Master paintings. The collection was developed with a scholarly eye to the
history of art. This illustrated talk will present many of the treasures by artists
such as Durer, Holbein, Van Eyck, Caravaggio, Rembrandt and Vermeer.
RUFINO TAMAYO:
A FORCE IN MEXICAN ART
Monday, December 21, at 1 PM
Rufino Tamayo was a Mexican painter who combined modern
European painting styles with Mexican folk themes. Tamayo spent
years in New York City studying the paintings by Picasso, Braque
and Matisse which profoundly influenced his work. While his
contemporaries were advocating art with a message, often political,
Tamayo's work focused on plastic forms integrated with a masterful use
of colors and textures. Join Professor Germano as he presents a visual
lecture on the life and works of Rufino Tamayo.
Emily Kies Folpe, Art Historian and Lecturer at The Metropolitan
Museum of Art, will present the following:
ANTOINE WATTEAU AND
FRENCH ART
Monday, December 14, at 1 PM
Watteau was one of the most brilliant and original artists of the
18th century whose shimmering colors and delicate painting technique
continue to delight viewers. His evocative scenes of bucolic and idyllic
charm, where figures in aristocratic or theatrical dress engage in
amorous and wistful encounters amidst lush landscapes, were so novel
that a new term ~ fete galante ~ was coined to describe them. The
evolution of Watteau's work and that of his contemporaries will be
considered in light of changes in French society of this period.
THIS AND THAT
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
CLASSES
Register in person only, for a six
hour refresher driving course. Get a reduction on points and an
insurance discount. Courses are offered on a first-come first-served
basis to residents of School District #15. Check or money order
payable to AARP is due at registration; members $20,
non-members $25. NO REFUNDS.
CURRENT EVENTS:
Has anything changed?
Tuesdays, October 20,
November 17,
December 15, at 1 PM
BOOK DISCUSSION
The Marriage of Opposites
(Alice Hoffman)
Monday, November 30, at 1 PM
Led by Mira Rosenfeld Sennett, noted book
facilitator.
Alice Hoffman offers a forbidden love story set on the tropical
island of St.Thomas. We experience a rare look at nineteenthcentury Jewish life in the Caribbean and the extraordinary woman
who gave birth to Camille Pissarro - the Father of Impressionism.
E
FRE
ENGLISH
AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Three afternoons devoted to dialogue, debate and discussion of
the issues that face our nation and the world. Join moderator Jerry
Mantell, engage in conversation and share your opinions.
SENIOR I.D. PROGRAM
Tuesday, October 13, 11 AM-2 PM Free
All Five Towns’ residents age 60 and over are eligible to participate
and receive a free senior ID card. The wallet-sized senior ID card
includes a photo, the holder's personal data, physician's contact
information, and emergency phone numbers which could be useful
to paramedics in a medical emergency. Allergies and other vital
information can also be printed on the cards. Residents who would
like more information can call PPL at (516) 239-3262 X 216.
REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED.
Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Learn conversational English, reading, writing and idioms in
lessons based on every-day usage. Registration is not necessary.
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EA THE ENIGMA OF LONGEVITY
NUTRITION AND CANCER PREVENTION
Thursday, November 19, at 1 PM
Registered dietitian Pnina Mohr will offer an informative talk about
cancer fighting foods and how to make healthier food choices at the
market. She will review recommendations on food sources for
antioxidants, use of supplements and super foods for your diet.
FILM S WE R EC OM M EN D
Tuesdays at 10 AM; 1 PM; 7 PM
November 24 ~ I'LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS (92 min. - PG 13)
Blythe Danner stars as a widow and former songstress who discovers that life can begin anew at any age in
this vibrant, funny, and heartfelt film.
DECEMBER 1 ~ FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWDS (119 min.-PG 13)
This timeless story of Bathsheba's choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love as well as the human
ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance.
DECEMBER 8 ~ MADAME BOVARY (118 min.-R)
This is the classic story of Emma Bovary, a young beauty who impulsively marries a small-town doctor to escape from her
father's pig farm. She soon becomes bored with her stodgy husband and mundane life, and seeks prestige and excitement
outside the bonds of marriage.
A WORLD OF MUSIC AWAITS YOU
MASTERLY SINGING
ROMANTIC SITUATIONS
Starring Julie Meixsell, Soprano,
Ron Meixsell, Bass Baritone
and Pianist Aglaia Messina
Thursday, October 15, at 1 PM
Monday, November 9, at 1 PM
Performed by
Phyllis Fay Farmer, Mezzo Soprano,
and Emily Olin, Pianist
Join those who share a deep love of music.
For the first half of the program, familiar
operatic masterpieces are made fresh. The second half will present
aspects of the American musical scene with the focus on the music
of the Gershwin brothers. The audience will be treated to some of
their song hits.
SALUTING
STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Monday, October 26, at 1 PM
Join us to explore, through song and anecdotes,
one of the most creative talents in Broadway's
history. Stephen Sondheim, composer and
lyricist, devised an astonishing series of groundbreaking works such as "Company," "Follies," "A Little Night Music,"
"Sweeney Todd," and "Merrily We Roll Along." They remain as exciting
today as when they first appeared. Harvey Granat, singer and
theatrical historian, accompanied by pianist Mike Capobianco, will
present some of the songs that would forever redefine what was
possible in musical theater.
Show business historian John Kenrick
presents the following two lectures:
What do you do if he's tongue tied? What
if she doesn't realize you're singing to her?
Can one be too old for "young love?" In a recital of romantic art songs
by Pucell, Beach, Faure, Bellini, Rinskii-Korsakov and Glinka in
English, Italian, French and Russian, Phyllis and Emily welcome love.
Join us in a performance to treasure.
WRITING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE
Thursday, December 17, at 1 PM
Over the past six years, award-winning writer Stephen Cole
has entertained and enlightened hundreds of theatre-loving
Americans. He will discuss writing musicals and songs for
stars as diverse as Chita Rivera, Liza Minnelli, Marlo Thomas,
Hal Linden, Christine Ebersole, Tyne Daly and others. Featuring
rare and exclusive video and audio clips, Stephen takes the
audience on a journey that climaxes with the centerpiece of
the lecture: a hilarious story about writing the first American
musical to premiere in the Middle East.
DUCK SOUP:
IN ABSENCE OF WORDS
Monday, November 2, at 1 PM
The Marx Brothers’ greatest and funniest masterpiece is a brilliant
satire and lampooning of blundering dictatorial leaders, Fascism and
authoritarian governments. In 1933, with the rise of Hitler and the
growing threat of war, the Marx Brothers set the world laughing as
they aimed their brand of comic chaos at international politics. Eight
decades later, the world is still laughing.
IS YOUR KINDLE LAUGHING AT YOU?
YIP HARBURG; DARE TO DREAM
Monday, November 23, at 1 PM
Today, we take a journey through the life and work of Yip Harburg.
He was the Broadway lyricist who put the rainbow into the “Wizard
of Oz.” Born into poverty on the Lower East Side, he always included
social and political components to his work, fighting racism and
poverty. He wrote such hits as "April in Paris," "It's Only a Paper
Moon," "Over the Rainbow," and many more.
Libraries today are not just about books, and information travels
faster than turning a page! If you would like to familiarize yourself
with the latest library technology, or you just want to learn how to
turn on your new gadget, please call librarian Filomena Perrella at
(516) 239-3262 ext. 205 for a one-on-one appointment
THE CHILDREN’S CORNER: ENTERTAINING & ENRICHING PROGRAMS
All programs will be held in the Bentley auditorium except October 1st program to be held at Zion Park
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC AT ZION PARK
Thursday, October 1, 2 PM (Ages 2-6)
Join us for a teddy bear storytime at Zion Park! Bring your
favorite stuffed animal, a blanket or towel and a snack. Fun filled
activities, crafts, plus a stuffed animal parade. No registration
necessary. In case of rain, the event will be held in the library.
FA
IME MINIONS
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MIL
Sunday, October 18, at 2PM
A film the entire family will enjoy.
FESTIVAL FALL CRAFT
Thursday, October 29, 4 PM (Ages 4-13)
Create a piece of Autumn art from a recycled book.
Please register in the Children's Room.
WEDNESDAY CRAFTERNOON
DROP-IN CRAFT
Wednesday, November 25, 2PM - 5 PM
Drop-in craft is for children 4-10 years old. This is a casual program.
Stop by the Children's Room between 2PM - 5 PM and do a small
craft.
DRIVE-IN MOVIE FOR KIDS
Friday, November 27,
11:00 AM (Ages 3-7)
This is a fun filled event where kids are
encouraged to create their very own cardboard car to enjoy the
movie in style! Prizes will be awarded for the best cars on the lot!
Bring a snack, drinks will be provided. Registration accepted in the
Children's Room.
WONDERFUL
WINTER CRAFTS
Thursday, December 17, 4 PM (Ages 4-13)
Winter time can be "snow" much fun when you use your imagination.
Come beat the Winter blahs and make a cool craft. Please register
in the Children's Room.
BRICKS AND FLICKS/LEGO
PLAY AND MOVIE
Wednesday, December 30, 2 PM (Ages 4-13)
Just drop in, registration is not required. Join other Lego-loving kids
as you build using your imagination. Also enjoy a fun movie to chase
your Winter blues away!
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BECOME A PPL EXPLORER!
This six-session program, funded exclusively through a grant
from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, is bringing STEAM to the
library! Each session will explore a different element of STEAM
(science, technology, engineering, arts or mathematics) and
each participant will take home something they created that night.
Third through sixth graders are invited to participate ~ those
who complete all six sessions will receive a special certificate.
Registration begins September 13th, in the Children’s Room.
First session: Tuesday, October 13, at 7PM.
PARENT-CHILD WORKSHOP
(12-35 months)
Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 noon
5 sessions: October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4
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
various sessions. Parents are encouraged to ask questions of
these experts about their children. Registration is required and
currently being accepted in the Children's Room.
SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL
(9-23 months)
Fridays, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
5 sessions: November 13, 20, December 4, 11, and 18
Shake, Rattle, and Roll is a program of songs, finger plays, rhymes,
and board books for very young children accompanied by a parent
or caregiver. Registration is not required.
TODDLERS AND THE ARTS
(24-42 months)
Thursdays, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM,
5 sessions: November 5, 12, 19,
December 3, 10
Toddlers and the Arts is a program designed to introduce
toddlers to literature, music, puppetry, movement and simple
crafts. Registration is required and being accepted in the
Children's Room beginning October 22.
PPL QUICK LOOK CALENDAR
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NOVEMBER
Teddy Bear Picnic (Zion Park)
ESL (on-going)
Parent-Child Workshop (5 sessions)
Illustrated Art Lecture
Fun w/Acrylics
Senior ID Program
PPL Explorers
Defensive Driving Course (2 sessions)
Recital: Masterly Singing
Movie: Minions
Illustrated Art Lecture
Current Events
PPL Explorers
Meet & Greet State Assemblyman
Todd Kaminsky
Aging Well
A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim
PPL Explorers
Illustrated Art Lecture
Craft Program
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Friday
10:30 AM
Sunday
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7:00 PM
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Thursday
1:00 PM
Monday
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Tuesday
10 AM;1 PM;7 PM
Wednesday
2PM - 5PM
Friday
11:00 AM
Monday
1:00 PM
“Duck Soup”: In Absence of Words
PPL Explorers
Toddlers and the Arts (5 sessions)
Illustrated Art Lecture
Romantic Situations/Recital
PPL Explorers
Illustrated Art Lecture
Shake, Rattle and Roll (5 sessions)
Man of La Mancha: Re-Examined
Illustrated Art Lecture
Current Events
PPL Explorers
Defensive Driving Course
The Enigma of Longevity
Yip Harburg: Dare to Dream
Film: "I'll See You In My Dreams"
Crafternoon Drop-in Craft
Drive-in Movie
Book Talk: The Marriage of Opposites
Tuesday
Thursday
Thursday
Monday
Wednesday
Current Events
Writing for The Musical Theatre
Winter Craft
Illustrated Art Lecture
Bricks & Flicks
DECEMBER
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Thursday
1:00 PM Illustrated Art Lecture
Tuesday 10 AM; 1 PM; 7 PM Film: "Madame Bovary"
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1:00 PM Illustrated Art Lecture
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1:00 PM Illustrated Art Lecture
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Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26
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New Year's Day, Friday, January 1, 2016