Locust Valley Library Newsletter

November and December 2017

Proud member of the Nassau Library System

Holiday Sing-A-Long

Sunday, December 3 at 2:00 PM We welcome back Mr. Stan Wiest, pianist and entertainer, to present another sing-a-long of popular and old favorite songs. Brighten your holiday with this very enjoyable program. Copies of the lyrics will be provided, as well as refreshments for all.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Locust Valley Library.

Brick Courtyard Ribbon-Cutting and Reception

Sunday, November 19 from 4 - 6 pm

Please join us as we celebrate our new brick courtyard at the

Children's Entrance with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a wine

and cheese reception to follow in the MNA Community Room.

Let's thank the donors who contributed to the brick campaign

and made this improvement possible!

2017 Grace and Olivia Britton Concert

Sunday, November 12 at 2:00 PM Join us for a thrilling solo piano performance by Alexander Wu featuring the music of George Gershwin. This program will in-clude a unique collection of the composer’s earlier piano pieces, later Broadway songs and serious works such as Rhapsody in Blue, and a piano medley of Gershwin’s folk opera Por-gy & Bess. All are welcome. The Friends of the Library will provide light refreshments. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Locust Valley Library.

Adult Programs

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Coloring, Classical Music and Candlelight for Adults

Tuesday, December 5 at 3 PM Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind and express creativity. Coloring books for adults have more intricate designs and patterns. They are the latest artistic craze to help adults relax. We provide the candlelight, classical music and all the materials for this free program. Registration is requested and seating is limited.

Cookie Swap

Tuesday, December 5 from 6:30 - 8 PM Join us for a Cookie Swap where you exchange homemade cookies, recipes and lots of fun! The format is as follows: Each person attend-ing will bring 20 of one kind of cookie; all cookies must be made from scratch; you must provide a recipe when registering so we can make copies for everyone. You can make any kind of cookie such as; bars, drops, hand-shaped, icebox, sandwich. Each person regis-tered will bring home a sampling of cookies and recipes! We will provide coffee, tea and hot chocolate to enjoy while sampling cookies! Registration required, along with a recipe (we can make a copy for you from a recipe book or other source).

Smarter Social Security

Wednesday, November 8 at 7 PM Presented by Daniel G. Mazzola, CFA, CPA. Mr. Mazzola will provide a broad overview of the Social Security retirement program while exam-ining in detail spousal benefits and ways to opti-mize them. All Welcome. Registration requested for this free program.

DECEMBER EVENTS

Glass Fusing Jewelry

Tuesday, November 28 at 6:30 PM Join Julie Papas from ClayNation for a night of Glass Fusing fun! Each participant will create two dichroic glass pendants. Basic glass skills will be taught. This is a great class for beginners or more advanced glass artists. Projects will be fired and ready for pick up at the library two weeks after the class date. Registration and $15 material fee required. Seat-ing is limited.

Battle of Long Island

Thursday, November 2 at 7 PM The Battle of Long Island, also known as the Bat-tle of Brooklyn, was the first major battle of the American Revolutionary War to take place after the United States declared independence on July 4, 1776. In terms of troops and fighting, it was the largest battle of the entire war (1776-1783). Re-tired history teacher, Kenneth Schwartz, will pre-sent this PowerPoint lecture along with revolu-tionary maps, music, xerox copies of Alonzo Chapel’s art work and a clip from a movie. A cos-tumed reenactment patriot soldier of the 3rd New York Regiment, 1775 will accompany Mr. Schwartz and answer questions before and after the program. All welcome!

It’s a Wonderful Life

Tuesday, December 19 at 6:30 PM Come enjoy this lecture on the behind-the-scenes

look at one of the greatest motion pictures ever

made: Frank Capra's classic, It's a Wonderful

Life! Sal St. George, professional writer and theat-

rical director, has a wealth of knowledge about the

theatrical industry. This presentation will explore:

Who were the original stars considered for the

roles? How did 1946 audiences respond to the film?

What were the circumstances that turned an obscure

lost film into a national treasure? You will learn

these facts...and much more! Registration requested

for this free program. All welcome!

Fall Prevention

Wednesday, November 1 at 7 PM Presented by Northwell Health. Keeping our balance is a challenge when we get older. The good news is that falls are prevent-able-not inevitable. Learn how to take charge and reduce risks.

Main Floor Media Room Display Case

Once again, the lovely ladies of the Locust Valley Garden Club will adorn our display case in the Media Room.

November, the theme is “Be Thankful” December, “Winter Wonderland”

Be sure to check out the display in our Media Room! As always, we thank the Locust Valley Garden Club for their time decorating our library.

Great Books

THURSDAYS at 1:30 PM

November 16: Time Regained by Mar-cel Proust

December 7: A Sentimental Education by Gustave Flaubert

Everyone is welcome to join the Great Books discussion! See Jennifer Santo at the

Reference Desk.

Casual Books

WEDNESDAYS at 10 AM

November 8: Alex and Me by Irene Pepperberg

December 13: Feast of Sorrow: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Crystal King

Come discuss interesting books in a relaxed atmosphere. See Janet Robertson for further

information and/or a copy of the book. New members are always welcome!

Book Groups

Movie Thursdays at 1:00 PM

November 9: Wonder Woman Rated PG-13, 2 hrs. 21 min. (2017) Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Robin Wright

December 14: The Big Sick Rated R, 2 hrs. (2017) Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan and Holly Hunter

December 28: Tommy’s Honour Rated PG, 1 hr. 52 min. (2016) Peter Mullan, Jack Lowden and Ophelia Lovibond

A special THANK YOU goes out to the following

supporters who helped make our Tennis Classic in August

a great success!

Steve Abbondondelo Basil Leaf Cafe The Brass Rail

Frank’s Beverage J. McLaughlin

Ongoing Programs

TÁI CHI for Fitness

10 Sessions, Fee: $50 WEDNESDAYS at 5:30 PM Class begins on November 1.

Tai Chi with certified instructor, Nancy Chin.

Valley Quilters and Love to Yarn Club

Every Wednesday from 1- 3:30 PM

All levels of quilters, knitters and crocheters are welcome to share ideas, work on projects and help beginners or enthusiasts with their craft. Bring your friends.

Exercise Classes

Registration and fee required for all classes.

GENTLE YOGA

10 Sessions, Fee: $35

MONDAYS at 9:30 AM with Morgan Rose Class begins November 20.

MONDAYS at 5:30 PM with Morgan Rose Class begins November 20.

THURSDAYS at 5:30 PM with Morgan Rose Class began October 19.

AARP Driving Course

Friday, November 10 from 9:30 AM - 4:45 PM

Locust Valley residents have open registration. Non-resident registration began October 28.

Non-refundable $20 fee for AARP members, $25 fee for non-members. Check or money order payable to AARP is required at time of registration.

Art Exhibits in our MNA Community Room

Jack Grimando Exhibit on display from November 2 - December 17.

Philippe Renaudin Exhibit on display from December 20 - January 30.

ESL Classes

Beginners - Mondays at 7 PM Classes run from November 6 to December 18.

Intermediate - Thursdays at 7 PM Classes run from November 2 to December 14.

Paola Diaz, our ESL tutor teaches English as a Second Language. Registration required for these free lessons. All welcome!

DANCERCISE with Carol Rodriguez

10 Sessions, Fee: $50 SATURDAYS at 9:30 AM Class began October 21.

MEDITATION with Morgan Rose

Every Second Thursday of the Month November 9 and December 14 at 9:30 AM Registration and $5 fee for each class required.

Game Time

Mondays from 12 - 3 PM Meet with others to enjoy a variety of games available at the Library or bring your own.

Locust Valley Senior Club

November 14, 28 and December 12 in the MNA Community Room at 10:30 AM

All Seniors 55 years and above are welcome to join. Seniors in the towns surrounding Locust Valley are also welcome.

LOCUST VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

info@locustvalleyhistory.org

Long Island Democrat - February 15, 1853 Microfilm copy obtained at Hofstra University - Long Island Studies Institute - by Newsday, for Long Island, Our Story

DREADFUL ACCIDENT Glen Cove, Tuesday Evening, Feb. 8th, 1853 Continued…

The room was about 20 feet square, the flooring supported underneath only by the beams -- 20 feet in length. About 3 o’clock the room was filled to its utmost capacity, and in order to obtain a better view, and to economize space, many stood upon an old table in the room. So closely were they

packed together in the room, and on the table, that it is said not one more person could have obtained standing room, even. In the midst of the proceedings, several persons spoke of the floor springing, and (we are told) it was recommended by several that they had better adjourn to the next room, that being beyond a doubt safe. Notwithstanding, some of those who had less fear than others, tried to spring the floor,

which every attempt to do so, only settled it the more, the weight on it being not less than 15,000 lbs. At a few minutes before 4 o’clock, and while the witnesses were being examined, the floor on the north-west corner of the room gave way.- - Just previously, however, the table on which many were standing gave way, which was the first impetus- -and the whole tumbled down together in the

second floor of the building causing that to break through and precipitating chairs, benches, tables, a portion of the chimney, the grate containing red hot coals, and about 100 persons sown a distance of over 20 feet.

The scene at this moment was all description. Some striving to make their way out of the ruins over rubbish and the bodies of those under them; and others severely injured crying out for help.

People were to be seen running here and there not knowing what to do, and the greater portion of those seriously injured were extricated by those who fell, but were less hurt or apparently so. Some four or five who had helped others out after the excitement of the sad calamity was over, found them-

selves badly hurt; and under the head of “slightly injured” their names will found. To be continued...

Library Card Benefits

Locust Valley Library

MUSEUM PASSES

*co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library*

Passes available to the following museums:

American Airpower Museum

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

The Cradle of Aviation Museum

Firefighters Museum

The Frick Collection

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve

Guggenheim Museum

The Heckscher Museum of Art

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Long Island Children’s Museum

MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art)

Museum of the City of New York

Nassau County Museum of Art

The New York Botanical Gardens

Old Westbury Gardens

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum

Passes are available at the Circulation Desk for Locust Valley Library cardholders.

Herbert W. Schierhorst James von Scholz George Shaddock President 1st Vice President Treasurer

Online Resources to Explore:

- Genealogy: Ancestry (In-Library use only) Brooklyn Public Library - Free Genealogy Search, Heritage Quest Online and the Leader Index.

- Helping Kids with Homework: Learning Ex-press, Britannica, Explora, ScienceFlix and Tutor.com.

- Health: Gale Health and Wellness, New York State Physicians’ Profiles.

-Careers and Learning: Career Cruising, Job Now, Lynda.com and Learning Express.

Great On-the-Go Material to Try:

- RB Digital: our downloadable magazines.

- Overdrive: for e-books and audio books, includ-ing travel guides.

- Pronunciator: brush up on thousands of words and phrases for over 80 languages. There’s a mobile app so you can learn on the go!

- Freegal Music: downloading or streaming music with over 3 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog.

- Morningstar Investment Research Center: features financial information, portfolio analysis, investment options and financial news.

For the North Shore Historical Museum only - show your Locust Valley Library card

and visit the museum for free! No pass needed.

Want to become a Tech Tutor? Tech Tutors Needed:

If you are a “techie” and would like to earn community service credit we are looking for teens to assist our adult

patrons with their “technical difficulties.” Call Ms. Jessica for further info.

Book Crew Teen Book Club Tue. Nov. 28 and Dec. 19 at 7 PM

Register and pick up a copy of the book beginning on Tues. Oct. 31. Students in Grades 6 - 9 may join the fun with other teens and pizza will be served at each session.

All programs require online registration unless otherwise indicated. Contact Youth Services for more info. at 516-671-1837.

Teen Tutoring Wednesdays 5:15-6:15 PM Grades 6-12 Begins on Wed. Nov. 1.

Earn community service credit while helping young children improve their reading skills. This program runs through the end of February. Contact Ms. Leslie for further information.

Holiday Gift Design Saturday, December 16th at 3 PM

Share your talents with your loved ones by giving gifts from your heart.

Make cards and other gifts. Parents may contact Ms. Jessica with any food allergy concerns.

Register online. Space is limited. For students in grades 6 - 12.

Gingerbread House Workshop: Tues, Dec 12 at 6:45 PM Fun for all, Come with a family member or friend! Time to get creative and enjoy some holiday cheer! Everyone’s invited! $15 mat. fee per gingerbread house. Limit two houses per family. Reg. in person only. Material fee must be paid when registering. Space is limited. Contact Ms. Leslie or Ms. Jessica for further info.

Community Club: Grades 6-12 Wed. Nov 15 and Dec 20 at 7 PM Meets on one Wed. each month Work on different and rewarding community service projects monthly throughout the year. Have fun with friends while making a difference and earning community ser-vice credit. Register online or contact Ms. Leslie for further infor-mation.

Lego Teen Volunteers Needed

Thursday, Dec. 28 from 3:30 to 4:30 PM

Build Legos with children while earning

community service credit.

Contact Ms. Leslie or Ms. Jessica

for further information.

Play Hooray “Baby & Me” Fridays at 10 AM Birth - 18 months. 11/3 and 12/ 1 Songs, instruments and lots of fun! No registration necessary.

FALL STORYTIME SCHEDULE

Storytime runs through Tues. Dec 5. Tuesdays: Ages 2-3 yrs. Wednesdays: Ages 2-3 yrs. Thursdays: Ages 18-24 months. All storytime sessions are at 10:30 AM. No registration required.

STEAM Smarts Nov. 2 and Dec. 7 from 4 - 4:45 PM

Join us in discovering enjoyable ways S.T.E.A.M.

can get your wheels turning with much more than

just learning. For students in Grades 1 to 5.

Book Clubs Bookworms meet on 11/1 and 12/6 at 7 PM

Junior Books meet on 11/14 and 12/5 at 7 PM

Native American Craft Workshop Tues, Nov 14 at 4 PM Grades 1-5 The Whaling Museum invites you to learn about the first Long Island communities, the Whaling Industry and more! Touch a Native American oil lamp, see real arrowheads and create a wampum necklace with a stone ar-rowhead. Register online.

CHILDREN’S YOGA WITH MORGAN ROSE!

Thurs, Nov. 9, 16 and 30 Ages 3-5: 4-4:30 PM

Grades K-3: 4:45-5:15 PM Yoga mat or thick towel required. Register online.

Contact Youth Services for further info.

Baby Time! Sign with Baby Fri, Nov. 17 at 10:30 AM Ms. Curley returns to teach some basic signs as well as sing and play in this fun and interactive class for beginners! Families with children ages birth - 24 months

may register.

Parent Homework Help Workshop/ Ayudando en los Deberes Escolares Tues, Nov. 21 at 7:30 PM

Parents of elementary students struggling with homework in 3rd grade and under are welcome to attend this workshop teaching basic concepts. Parents may bring their children. Workshop helpers will conduct the class in English and Spanish.

Calling all Brickmasters! Lego Free Play

Thurs, Dec. 28 at 3:30 PM

Free Play at the Library! No Legos? No space? No one to play with?

Come build with us... We supply the Legos and the space, you supply the creativity!

Family Gingerbread House Workshop Tues, Dec 12 at 6:45 PM Time to get creative and enjoy some holiday cheer! Everyone’s invited! $15 mat. fee per gingerbread house. Limit two houses per family. Reg. in person only. Material fee must be paid when registering. Space is limited. Register at the Adult Services desk.

Peace Around the World Holiday Song and Puppetry Show! Sat, Dec 2 at 2 PM Join us for a holiday celebration with puppeteer Janice Buckner. Enjoy puppets and songs to celebrate the holiday season. Children will love this performance! Recommended for ages 3-8. Register online.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Enrollment continues for this enriching program. Sign-up and pick up your tote bag in children’s services.

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID Locust Valley, NY

Permit No. 35

POSTAL CUSTOMER

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

November 22 - close at 5 PM November 23 & 24 Thanksgiving

December 24 & 25 Christmas December 31 New Year’s Eve

Locust Valley Library 170 Buckram Road Locust Valley, NY 11560 Phone: (516) 671-1837 Fax: (516) 676-8164

Library Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:15 AM - 9 PM Fri., Sat. 9:15 AM - 5 PM Sun. 1:00 - 5:00 PM

Visit us on the web: www.locustvalleylibrary.org

The Library is accessible from the side and rear entrances.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Charles A. Brisbane, President Amy Driscoll, Vice President Ed O’Neill, Treasurer Heather Whitman, Secretary Judith James Frances Zambuto Michelle Sbiroli BOARD MEETINGS at 7:00 PM

November 9 December 14 ADMINISTRATION

Kathleen Ray Smith, Director

Kristine Piana, Assistant Director

Marina Ramsay, Newsletter Editor

Friends of the Library

Please become a member of the Friends of the Library as we serve the community for our twenty-sixth year. Membership funds are used to support library programs and ser-vices including museum passes, concerts, children/teen programs, refreshments for special events and more. We hope to see you at our Britton concert on Sunday, November 12 as we welcome back pianist Alexander Wu for his performance of George Gershwin: A Double Life of an American Icon, an exciting tribute to the composer’s life and music. At our annual Holiday Sing-a-Long Concert on Sunday, December 3 at 2 PM, pianist and recording artist Stan Wiest will lead us in celebrating the season with favorite songs, carols and stories. Carol Harrington, President