April/May/June 2019 Volume 53

Special Global Screening Event:

Yom Ha’Shoah Film: Who Will Write Our History

Thursday, May 2, at 2PM and 7PM *Tickets Required.*

PPL will be participating in the 2019 Global Screening Event of Who Will Write Our History (95 min). This

shattering yet inspiring documentary by Nancy Spielberg and Roberta Grossman is based on hidden Warsaw Ghetto

diaries. Seating is limited. Tickets available beginning Wednesday, April 3 via the library’s online calendar or by

calling 239-3262, ext. 216.

From the Board of Trustees: As the sun begins to peek from behind the clouds, and the mercury begins to rise, Peninsula Public Library is renewing our pledge to provide outstanding services and resources to our patrons. Consistently in the top three libraries for circulation in all of Nassau County despite our limited facilities, PPL offers a plethora of programming designed to engage young people and seniors alike, in order to entertain and educate. We now offer print-on-demand passes for some of our museums. We have been in close contact with the Nassau County Police Department and other agencies as we look to upgrade our security policies and procedures. For our patrons who prefer to take control of the checkout process themselves, we offer 3 self-checkout kiosks, freeing up staff to interact with patrons in a more service-minded way. We have been able to offer all this in a cost conscious way, mindful of limiting the burden on the taxpayer. On behalf of PPL’s board, administrators and staff we would like to wish you and your family happy healthy holidays this April. We always welcome your thoughts and suggestions and are committed to remaining a strong and vital asset to the community. Please remember to come out and vote on Tuesday, May 21st to support our Library.

Meet the Author! An Afternoon with Cherise Wolas

Monday, April 8, 3PM

Cherise Wolas, award-winning author of The Resurrection of Joan Ashby, will join us to discuss

her newest novel. In The Family Tabor, Harry Tabor, recently named Man of the Year by the Palm

Springs UJA, searches for redemption while the lasting legacy of his Tabornikov ancestors is

increasingly felt by his close-knit family.

PENINSULA PUBLIC LIBRARY Proposed 2019-2020 Budget

Adult Programs

SHOW BUSINESS LECTURE SERIES

Tony Bennett: The Music Never Ends Wednesday, May 15, 1PM

Jack Schnur will present interviews with the singer, plus clips of Tony singing his hits.

Long Island in the Movies Thursday, June 13, 1PM

Go behind the scenes with location scout Monica Randall as she shares her experiences bringing iconic local locations to the screen.

Oscar Hammerstein II Thursday, May 23, 1PM

Musical Theatre Historian John Kenrick will look at lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, a Broadway icon.

Discover Trailblazing Women As part of Long Island Reads’ 2019

Celebration of The Female Persuasion

Dorothy Parker: The Softer Side of the Sharpest Wit

Thursday, April 18, 1PM

Bestselling author and Dorothy Parker expert Ellen Meister will revisit the iconic writer’s

career and complex personal life.

Fearless & Hard-Boiled: The Films of Ida Lupino Monday, June 3, 1PM

Join film historian Max Alvarez for a look at the remarkable life and career of gorgeous yet

tough actress and daring director Ida Lupino.

Directed by Ida Lupino: The Trouble with Angels (1966) Wednesday, June 5, 1PM

Hayley Mills stars in this comedy about two difficult students at an all-girls high school.

Landmark Women Photographers

Thursday, June 6, 1PM

From Margaret Bourke-White to Annie Leibovitz, Art History Professor Mary Vahey

will present the work of major artists.

A Musical Salute to Molly Picon, Star of the Yiddish Theatre

Sunday, May 5, 2PM

Through Yiddish songs and English narration, Yiddish theatre expert Dr. Diane Cypkin will pay tribute to

legendary performer Molly Picon.

DOWNSTAIRS at PPL: Bentley Room Exhibit

Abstract Collages by Meaghan J. Meehan,

on display April 16 through May. Local abstract artist Meaghan Meehan

produces uniquely bright and colorful work, aimed at combatting the negativity in the

world by showcasing playfulness.

Magritte and Dali Thursday, May 16, 1PM

Professor Thomas Germano returns to look at the first-of-its-kind special exhibition dedicated to the world's two most celebrated Surrealists, Rene Magritte and Salvadore Dali.

Jacopo Tintoretto at 500 Thursday, June 27, 1PM

Art Historian Vivian Gordon will discuss the first major Tintoretto retrospective in North America, held in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the painter’s birth.

A True and Natural Likeness: Portraits by Lotto and Moroni Thursday, April 11, 1PM Vividly capturing both the appearance and personality of their sitters, Giovanni Battista Moroni and Lorenzo Lotto were two of the most gifted portrait painters of 16th century Italy. Art Historian Vivian Gordon will discuss their work.

A History of Hollywood Censorship Thursday, April 4, 1PM

Fordham professor Brian Rose will discuss the film industry’s efforts to avoid censorship through the years.

Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving Monday, April 29, 1PM

Art History Professor Thomas Germano will showcase the largest U.S. exhibition in ten years devoted to the iconic

painter, on view through May at the Brooklyn Museum.

Titian’s Women* Thursday, May 30, 1PM

*Rescheduled from March. Art Historian Inés Powell will discuss the artist Tiziano Vecelli, known as Titian, and his female subjects.

FINE ARTS LECTURE SERIES

Jewish Music Singalong with Robin Thursday, June 20, 1PM

Singer Robin Greenstein will perform “Jewish Music from All Over,” including favorite classics. Singing along is encouraged.

Adult Programs

Behind the Headlines: Current Events Discussions

Tuesdays at 1PM April 16, May 14, June 11

Join presiding moderator Jerry Mantell in a lively and topical current events discussion. Engage in conversation,

share your opinions and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Eternal Life by Dara Horn Wednesday, May 15, 3PM

In this adventurous novel, two immortals are haunted by history as they grapple with the bonds between generations, the power of faith, the

purpose of death, and the reasons for being alive.

The Last Watchman of Old Cairo by Michael David Lukas

Monday, June 17, 3PM

In this rich multigenerational novel, a young man journeys from California

to Cairo to unravel centuries-old family secrets.

Lecture: Women in the Courts* Wednesday, May 1, 1PM

*Rescheduled from March. One-third of active judges today are women who serve as Court of Appeals, District Court, Magis-trate and other judges. Professor Mia Brett will take a look at their impact.

Spring Movies at 1PM

April 3...Can You Ever Forgive Me? (R, 106 min.) Starring Melissa McCarthy. Based on the publishing struggles of real life celebrity biographer Lee Israel and the deceptive choices she made in her later work.

April 10...Green Book (PG-13, 130 min.) Starring Mahershala Ali. A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour through the 1960s American South.

April 17...Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13, 134 min.) Starring Rami Malek. Leading up to their Live Aid reunion, the rock band Queen and singer Freddie Mercury grapple with fame.

April 24...The Front Runner (R, 113 min.) Starring Hugh Jackman. In 1987, U.S. Senator Gary Hart's presidential campaign is derailed when he's caught in a shocking affair.

June 12...Boy Erased (R, 115 min.) Starring Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe. A Baptist preacher’s son is forced to participate in a church-supported gay conversion program.

June 19...On the Basis of Sex (PG-13, 120 min.) Starring Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer. The story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the cases of a historic career that led to her confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court.

June 26...A Star is Born [2018 Version] (R, 135 min.) Starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. A musician helps a young singer find fame, as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.

W h a t ’ s S h o w i n g a t P P L . . .

Mondays in May at 2PM and 7PM

Join us for PPL’s 40th Annual Jewish Film Festival! Presented by NCJW, Peninsula Section, and hosted by

PPL. We gratefully acknowledge Mrs. Helen Pollack for her efforts in arranging this series.

Monday, May 6 THE CHOSEN This landmark 1981

film depicts a strong friendship between Danny and Reuven, two very different

young Jews, in 1940s Brooklyn.

Monday, May 13 OPERATION FINALE A team of top

secret Israeli agents tracks down notorious Nazi Adolf Eichmann 15

years after WWII.

Monday, May 20 1945

(English subtitles) On a summer day in 1945, an Orthodox man returns home to Hungary as the villagers prepare for the wedding of the son of a local bureaucrat.

JEWISH F I L M

FESTIVAL

The Nuremberg Trials Monday, June 17, 1PM

Dr. William Reszelbach, son of Holocaust survivors, will discuss this series of military tribunals held by the Allied forces to prosecute war crimes at the end of World War II.

PPLReaders Mira Rosenfeld Sennett will lead the

following May and June book discussions:

Stretch, Tone and More Wednesdays at 10AM April 3, 17 & 24; May 1, 8, 15 & 22; June 5, 12 & 19

Join instructor Barbara Weinberg and experience the benefits of increased flexibility and muscle tone! Registration not required. Walk-ins welcome.

Adul t Programs

Afternoon Game Time: Open Play for Scrabble, Canasta, and Mah Jonng! Tuesdays at 2:30PM

Enjoy word-building fun playing Scrabble®, and/or strengthen your Canasta or Mah Jongg skills. Bring your group or just stop by and join the day’s games; no registration required. Instructor Ann Seligson will be on-site to advise Intermediate Mah Jongg and Canasta players on April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21, June 4 & 18.

AARP Defensive Driving Wednesday, May 22, 9:30AM - 4:30PM

or Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12

6:15PM - 9:30PM Registration begins Wednesday, April 3 at 9AM.

In person registration only: bring driver’s license, AARP membership card, if applicable, and a check or money order payable to AARP. Fee: $20.00 per person

AARP members; $25.00 per person non members.

Back Pain: Prevention & Recovery Wednesday, May 29, 1PM

Northwell Health physician Dr. Shaheda Quraishi will discuss treatment options.

Back by Popular Demand! Women’s Self Defense Series

Two Mondays, June 17 and 24, 7PM Ages 16 and up. This two-part safety and self-defense class is designed to effectively handle sexual harassment and prevent assault. Class length is one hour. Space is limited; registration required. Register online beginning April 3 or by calling 239-3262 ext. 216.

Join us for a fun hour! Beginners will learn basic stitches; practiced crafters will learn exciting new stitches; advanced students will receive help with their own projects. Individual help available. Bring your started project or a ready-to-start kit with materials. Kits are also available to purchase.

Mindfulness: A Way to Be Monday, April 8, 1PM

Learn to bring attention to the moment as Psychotherapist Peggy Horwitz, LCSW, presents Part II of her series on how to focus on the here and now.

Needlepoint Lovers Group Tuesdays at 1PM: April 2 & 9; May 7, 21 & 28; June 4, 18 & 25.

Hearing Loss Workshop Wednesday, May 8, 1PM Dr. Mary Lou Carlson from Wilks Hearing Center will explain advancing technologies

and their impact on treatment options.

Springtime Arts & Crafts Registration required; register online beginning

Wednesday, April 3 or by calling 239-3262.

Paint Night with Joan Monday, April 29, 7PM

Enjoy an exciting night out and take home a masterpiece! Materials fee: $10.

Create a Necklace with Ofra

Wednesday, May 15, 7PM Create an eye-catching necklace of semiprecious stones and freshwater pearls. Materials fee: $10.

Anyone Can Draw! with Rick

Monday, June 3, 7PM

In this Pen and Ink Beginners Workshop, artist Rick Bleier will take you step-by-step through the

process of producing a high quality drawing.

Beginning Canasta Instruction Five-Class Series Thursdays at 10:30AM May 9, 16, & 23; June 6 & 13.

Versatile and fun, Canasta is making a comeback! This series, taught by instructor Ann Seligson, will teach introductory basics and strategies. Attendance at all sessions is a must. Class size is limited; Registration required. Register online or by calling 239-3262.

LAUGHS AT THE LIBRARY: 50 Fabulous Yiddish F Words Monday, April 15, 1PM

Humorist and author Marjorie Gottlieb Wolfe explains the fine art of swearing in Yiddish.

Elder Law Workshop Tuesday, May 7, 7PM

May is National Elder Law Month. Elder Law Attorney Gideon Bari will present the basics of Medicaid, asset protection and more.

No registration required unless otherwise stated. We strictly adhere to all age and grade requirements for programs.

Early Childhood: Age 0-5

Baby & Me Yoga (0-Prewalkers)

Mondays April 1, 8, 15, & 29

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

A beginner yoga class for moms and caregivers with their babies. Babies will participate

in class through developmental movements and interactive

yoga postures in this relaxed and welcoming environment.

Please bring a blanket and toys for your baby and a yoga mat

for yourself. If needed, one can be provided for you.

Toddler Time (18 Months - 5 Years)

Tuesdays April 2, 9, 16, & 30

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Free play and circle time with stories, songs, instruments, &

dancing for caregivers and children to enjoy together.

Music with Miss Miriam (0-2 Years) Mondays

May 6, 13, & 20 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Join Miss Miriam for a music

filled story time - enjoy instruments, song and dance for

caregivers and children.

A Time for Tots (1-3 Years) Tuesdays

May 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Children and caregivers will enjoy a variety of stories,

songs, puppets, and instruments together.

Music & Movement (18-36 Months)

Mondays June 3 & 17

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Get up and move! Children and caregivers can join Miss Toni for a Monday morning dance party with stories and play.

Baby Time (6-17 Months)

Tuesdays June 4, 11, 18, & 25

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Babies and caregivers will enjoy a calm lap sit program

with stories, rhymes, and instruments.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

(0-5 Years)

Start a lifetime love of reading and learning! Read with your newborn, infant, and toddler as they grow. Track your progress and earn rewards at each 100

book milestone. Receive a gift and certificate when you

and your child read 1,000 books before starting

kindergarten. To register and find out more, visit your librarians in the Children’s

Department.

A Universe of Stories Summer Learning Program

Ages 2-5

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

STARTING JUNE 1

Caregivers and children can participate in the Peninsula

Public Library Summer Learning Program!

Complete a Summer Learning sheet filled with books to read together and activities to explore to earn

prizes.

Children’s Programs

Rocket to Fun with Play Hooray (18 Months -5 Years)

Monday June 24

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Children and caregivers will lift off with parachute play, shakers, balls and more out of this world

music and movement fun.

Kibbles & Books(Grade 1-6)

Does your child want to become more comfortable around dogs? Is your child a shy, hesitant or reluctant reader? Is he or she assigned daily reading as school homework? Make homework fun by reading with a dog! Join our Therapy Dog International licensed pups and handlers for a 15-minute session. To register and find out more, visit your librarians in the Children’s Department.

Paint & Poems PreK - Grade 2 Wednesday, April 3 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Celebrate Poetry Month! Create a poem with Miss Katie and create a Q-tip painted work of art based on a poem.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Lego Club Grade 1-6 Thursday, April 4 Tuesday, May 14 Thursday, June 6 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Choose a build card, spin the build wheel, or create your own Lego masterpiece! All creations are put on display in our library lobby.

STEMLab Grade 3-6 Thursday, April 11 - The Science of Slime Tuesday, May 21 - Coding & Robots Tuesday, June 18 - Obstacle Course Engineer 6:30PM -7:30PM

Brush up on science, technology, engineering and math skills at these hands-on experimental programs.

Learn & Play Chess Grade 1 & Up Sunday, April 14 2:00PM - 3:00PM

Long Island Chess Nuts will lead a brief introduction to the game of chess, then participants will play each other head to head in a game of chess - all players and beginners are welcome!

Can You Survive Book Club Grade 3-6 Tuesday, April 30 7:30PM - 8:15PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED It’s a choose your own adventure book club! Pick up a copy of Can You Survive the Titanic? At the Children’s Desk starting April 1st. Meet with the librarian for snacks and a chance to decide the librarian’s fate at this interactive book club.

Star Wars Party Grade 1-3 Wednesday, May 1 4:00PM - 4:45PM

May the force be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day with activities and crafts related to the iconic series.

Collage Craft Night Grade 3-6 Monday, April 8 6:30-7:30 PM Use magazines, stickers, and other materials to create a collage poem craft to celebrate Poetry Month. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Zumba Kids Grade K-5 Wednesday, April 17 Wednesday, May 8 Wednesday, June 19 5:15PM - 6:00PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Upbeat exercise for kids with a certified Zumba instructor.

Drop-In Craft PreK - Grade 2 Wednesday, April 10 3:30 - 4:30 PM Stop by the Children’s Room for a simple recycle craft to celebrate Earth Day.

Children’s Programs

Family Craft - a - Storytime Saturdays 11:00AM - 3:00PM Create your very own storytime! Use puppets, songs, and stories to make your own fun! Make a craft to take home. Craft available while supplies last.

Tween Craft Night Grade 4-7 Monday, May 6 6:00PM - 7:00PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Decorate a Mason jar with a cute animal face.

A Very Hungry Caterpillar 50th Anniversary PreK - Grade 3 Monday, June 3 3:30PM - 4:30PM Celebrate the Very Hungry Caterpillar’s 50th birthday! Activities and crafts to honor one of author Eric Carle’s most memorable characters.

Veggie Painting Grade 1 -3 Wednesday, June 5 4:00PM - 5:00PM Use vegetables like stamps and paintbrushes to paint a picture.

Father’s Day Craft PreK - Grade 7 Thursday, June 13 6:30PM - 7:30PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Decorate a mug to give to Dad this Father’s Day. Drop-In Craft PreK - Grade 2 Wednesday June 19 3:30PM - 4:30PM

Stop by the Children’s Room for a simple craft to celebrate the first day of summer!

A Universe of Stories

Summer Learning Program

Ages 6-13

Participate in the Peninsula Public Library Summer Learning Program!

Complete a Summer Learning sheet to earn prizes and raffle tickets for the grand prize

drawing in August

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

STARTING JUNE 1

Summer Reading Kickoff Aliens! A Science Tellers Spectacular Age 6-13 Sunday, June 23 2:00PM - 3:00PM An interactive and action-packed performance featuring an intergalactic alien adventure using science experiments for special effects!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Game Night Age 8-12 Tuesday, June 25 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Hang out in the Community Room to play video games or Bingo and musical chairs to win prizes! Snacks included. Drive-In Movie Age 4-7 Thursday, June 27 6:30PM -7:30PM

Turn a box into a car and pretend you’re at a drive in movie theatre! Movie to be announced.

Mother’s Day Craft PreK - Grade 7 Thursday, May 9 6:30PM - 7:30PM REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Decorate a pot holder for mom to gift this Mother’s Day.

Children’s Programs

PPL Quick Look Calendar

April

#Registration Required

May

2/ Tues 1PM Needlepoint Lovers Club (April 2 & 9; May 7, 21 & 28; June 4, 18 & 25)

14/ Tues 1PM Current Events with Jerry Mantell

2/ Tues 2:30 PM Supervised Afternoon Game Time (April 2 & 16; May 7 & 21; June 4 & 18)

15/ Wed 1PM Jack Schnur Lecture: Tony Bennett

3/Wed 9AM Registration begins for all programs. 15/ Wed 3PM Book Discussion: Eternal Life

3/ Wed 10AM Stretch, Tone & More (April 3, 10 & 17; May 1, 8, 15 & 22; June 5, 12 & 19)

#15/ Wed 7PM Necklace Making Workshop with Ofra

3/ Wed 1PM Film: Can You Ever Forgive Me? 16/Thurs 1PM Germano Art Lecture: Magritte and Dali 4/ Thurs 1PM Lecture: History of Hollywood Censorship 20/ Mon 2 & 7PM Jewish Film Festival: 1945

4/ Thurs 3PM PPL Piano Thursdays Continue 22/ Wed 9:30AM All Day Defensive Driving

8/ Mon 1PM P. Horwitz Mindfulness Workshop 23/ Thurs 1PM Kenrick Lecture: Oscar Hammerstein II

8/ Mon 3PM Book Discussion: The Family Tabor 29/ Wed 1PM Low Back Pain Workshop

9/ Tues 2:30PM Afternoon Game Time (April 9, 23 & 30; May 14 & 28; June 11 & 25)

30/ Thurs 1PM Powell Art Lecture: Titian’s Women

10/ Wed 1PM Film: Green Book June

11/Thurs 1PM Gordon Lecture: Northern Italian Portraits 3/ Mon 1PM Alvarez Film Lecture: Ida Lupino

15/Mon 1PM Marjorie Wolfe Comedy: Yiddish F Words #3/Mon 7PM Anyone Can Draw Workshop with Rick

16/ Tues 1PM Current Events with Jerry Mantell 5/ Wed 1PM Film: The Trouble with Angels

17/ Wed 1 PM Film: Bohemian Rhapsody 6/ Thurs 1PM Vahey Art Lecture: Women Photographers

18/ Thurs 1PM Ellen Meister Presents Dorothy Parker 11/ Tues 1PM Current Events with Jerry Mantell

24/ Wed 1PM Film: The Front Runner 11/ Tues 6:30 PM Evening Defensive Driving (1 of 2)

29/ Mon 1PM Germano Art Lecture: Frida Kahlo 12/ Wed 1PM Film: Boy Erased

#29/ Mon 7PM Paint Night with Joan 13/ Thurs 1PM Randall Lecture: Long Island in the Movies

May 17/ Mon 1PM Reszelbach Lecture: Nuremberg Trials

1/ Wed 1PM Mia Brett Lecture: Women in the Courts 17/Mon 3PM Discussion: The Last Watchman of Old Cairo #2/ Thurs 2 & 7PM Screening: Who Will Write Our History? #17/ Mon 7PM Women Self Defense Workshop (1 of 2) 5/ Sun 2PM Yiddish Star Molly Picon Concert Lecture 19/ Wed 1PM Film: On the Basis of Sex

6/ Mon 2 & 7PM Jewish Film Festival: The Chosen 20/ Thurs 1PM Robin Greenstein Jewish Music Concert

7/Tues 7PM Gideon Bari Elder Law Workshop 26/Wed 1PM Film: A Star is Born (2018)

8/ Wed 1PM Hearing Loss Workshop 27/Thurs 1PM Gordon Art Lecture: Tintoretto

#9/Thurs 10:30AM Beginning Canasta Series (May 9, 16 & 23; June 6 & 13)

13/ Mon 2 & 7PM Jewish Film Festival: Operation Finale

PPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MEETINGS : AT 7 :30 PM THURSDAYS

APRIL 11 , MAY 16 &

JUNE 20

B UDGET VOTE :

TUESDAY , MAY 21

LIBRARY HOURS:

Monday-Thursday: 9:00AM-9:00PM

except Wednesdays: April 24, May 29, June

26; Open 11:00AM-9:00PM

Friday: 9:00AM-6:00PM

Saturday: 9:00AM-5:00PM

Sunday: 12:00PM-5:00PM

PPL Closures:

April 19: Closed for Good Friday

April 21: Closed for Easter

May 26 & 27: Closed for Memorial Day

PENINSULA PUBLIC LIBRARY 280 Central Avenue

Lawrence, NY 11559 (516) 239-3262

Email: ppl@peninsulapublic.org Web: http://www.peninsulapublic.org

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Samuel Francis, President

Audrian Gray, Vice President Joseph L. Fuller, Treasurer

Jeffrey Leb, Secretary Sarah Yastrab, Trustee

Samuel Fishman, Library Treasurer

ADMINISTRATION: Carolynn Matulewicz, Director

Rhonda Todtman, Asst. Director Janet Schneider, Editor