F
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011
Veterans Day Service
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 10 a.m.
reeport Library
Memorial
Construction Alert!
Vol. 19, No. 7
As you may know, we are about to undertake a
This year’s service will be held at the major renovation of the West Wing of the
Freeport Recreation Center. Library. This is the area that houses the
Join the American Legion as they honor America’s
Reference Department, Job Education
military veterans. This year’s service will pay special Information Center, and the Public Access
tribute to the Freeport Police Department’s military Internet Computers. Additionally, this area is
veterans and veterans of the wars in Iraq and the location of our print and nonprint
Afghanistan. Refreshments will follow the service. collections including young adult (YA) and adult
books, DVDs, foreign language collection, new
fiction and nonfiction books, and a host of other
materials. The renovation will include painting,
the installation of energy-efficient lighting, and
new carpeting, as well as the addition of new
rooms for individual quiet study, workshops,
and hands-on presentations.
We are very excited about the addition of new
spaces, including a Teen Room, Senior Area,
and Lounge. In the new Lounge, which will be
located on the lower level, patrons will be able
to purchase coffee, water, and healthy snacks.
The lower level will also have a new
Freeport Honor Roll
(formerly located on Merrick Road ADA-compliant bathroom as well as a new
in front of the Freeport Memorial Library) 1952 water fountain. We were able to secure some
(L.) Dave Porter (R.) Jane Yarrow
Representatives of Freeport High School band of the funding for this project from a New York
State Construction Grant in the amount of
$98,683.
Invitation to Artists
Artists who work in oils, watercolors, graphic arts, Throughout the entire project we will remain
photography, and three-dimensional artwork are invited
open and continue to provide the level service
to apply for a one-month, one-person show at the Freeport
Memorial Library in 2011-2012. There is no fee of any kind you have come to expect. We will make every
to the artist for exhibiting his/her work. The deadline for attempt to keep the entire collection accessible
submission of an application with a CD-Rom containing during the project. The estimated
ten images or ten 8 by10 photographs is February 3, 2012. construction time is ten months. We anticipate
To obtain an application, please contact Michelle Samuel, that the project will be completed next
Art Advisory Liaison, by phone at (516) 379-3274, ext. 501, September. More information will follow as it
or by email to msamuel@freeportlibrary.info. You may becomes available.
also download an application packet from the Library’s
website: www.freeportlibrary.info.
Ken Bellafiore, Director
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Music
Opera Video and Discussion A Tribute to Franz Liszt
presented by William Coble presented by Sharon Cheng, soprano
THURSDAYS, 1 p.m. and Wei-En Hsu, pianist
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2:30 p.m.
To celebrate Liszt’s 200th birthday, performers
Les Huguenots Sharon Cheng and Wei-En perform with an all Liszt
by Giacomo Meyerbeer program.
NOVEMBER 17: Part 1
DECEMBER 15: Part 2
This dramatic opera contrasts the beauty and Blues, Bop and Bossa:
romance of sixteenth-century France with the
corruption that led to the slaughter of
The Mike Barnett Band
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2:30 p.m.
thousands of Protestants in the infamous Guitarist Mike Barnett and his group will perform
St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre. standards by Duke Ellington, Wes Montgomery,
B. B. King, Luis Bonfá, and Antonio Carlos Jobim. The
band will play some original compositions as well. Mr.
Barnett will be accompanied by Butch Bateman on
drums, Ken Kresge on keyboard, and Mitch Weiss on the
Tuxedo Revolt: chromatic harmonica.
Horn and Piano Duo
presented by John-Morgan Bush, hornist, Freeport Community Chorale
and Zhen Chen, pianist
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2:30 p.m. Holiday Concert
This duo is a new kind of chamber music ensemble; a presented by the Friends of the Library
relatively uncommon combination with a rich SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2 p.m.
repertoire. The duo will encourage audience Maestro Gerry Kirby will conduct the chorale in a
participation in the performance. This concert was medley of seasonal music. Following the concert,
chosen by the Library’s Music Advisory Committee. refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the
Library.
Virtuoso Superstars
of Classical Music
presented by Philip Malamud FREEPORT CINEMA
THURSDAYS, NOVEMBER 10 FRIDAYS at 3 and 7 p.m.
and DECEMBER 8, 2 p.m.
On November 10, Mr. Malamud will focus on the many Just Go With It
outstanding artists who come from far Eastern coun- NOVEMBER 25
tries. Lang Lang, Sarah Chang, and Ray Chen will be A plastic surgeon convinces his
some of the featured performers. On December 8, the loyal assistant to pose as his
focus will be on great musicians who share family ties soon-to-be-divorced wife in order
with equally fine performers such as Gautier Capuçon, to cover up a careless lie he told
Gil Shaham, and Christian Tetzloff. Composers to his much younger girlfriend.
featured will include Bach and Schubert. Rated PG-13; 116 min., 2011.
Walking the Line: The Lincoln Lawyer
DECEMBER 23
Music of Johnny Cash In this gripping thriller, an
presented by Tom Cavanagh and the attorney who has spent his life
Walking the Line Band defending petty criminals finds
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2:30 p.m. himself defending a rich Beverly
This seven-piece band will present an authentic Hills playboy who is accused of
sounding and looking performance of the music of attempted murder.
Johnny Cash. Rated R; 118 min., 2011.
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Patron Spotlight Art
Charlese and Cynthia Mitchell EXHIBITS
By Cynthia J. Krieg and Regina G. Feeney Quilts
Five-year-old Charlese Mitchell by Maxine Townsend-Broderick
and her parents, Cynthia and NOVEMBER 1-30
Theodore, have lived in Freeport since Multimedia artist Townsend-Broderick first began
1994. The Mitchells love everything quilting five years ago and has quickly advanced in this
about Freeport, especially the art. She is an award-winning quilter and is also
Freeport Memorial Library. Ms. experienced in photography and painting.
Mitchell was born in the Bronx and
moved to Rockville Centre with her
parents, Juanita and Charles Durden. Ms. Mitchell Quilted Handbags
graduated from South Side High School and continued by Maxine Townsend-Broderick
her education at Nassau Community College and C.W. NOVEMBER 1-DECEMBER 30
Post College. Before being appointed as secretary to In addition to her beautiful quilts, Townsend-
Freeport Mayor Hardwick, Ms. Mitchell worked with Broderick will showcase quilted handbags in our lobby
the Housing Authority in Rockville Centre, the Nassau display cases.
County Parks Department, and the Nassau County
Office of Minority Affairs. She and her family are
congregants at the South Hempstead Baptist Church
Documentary Photography
and Ms. Mitchell is a member of the Freeport-Roosevelt by David Paone
NAACP. Charlese attends the Cobblestone School on DECEMBER 1-30
Seaman Avenue in Freeport. Ms. Mitchell learned about Reception: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2 to 4 p.m.
the school through the Freeport Memorial Library. Native Long Islander David Paone recently returned
Ms. Mitchell, who feels that libraries are such an to photojournalism after a career in the motion picture
important resource for all, started to bring Charlese to industry. He has worked as an assistant cameraman on
the Library when she was two years old. Charlise several television shows.
received her Library card as part of the Library’s
Children’s Room summer reading program. It began
because Ms. Mitchell decided that Friday night was girls’ LECTURE
night out. If Charlese was a good girl during the week, The Art of the Steal
the reward was to come to the Library and then go out presented by Vanessa Nastro
to dinner. In the beginning, Ms. Mitchell would read TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2 to 4 p.m.
to her daughter, and now Charlese reads to her mother. This lecture and video discussion will explore the
She proudly states that her daughter began reading at greatest unsolved art theft of the 20th century, the
the age of three. Charlese is a fan of Dr. Seuss, Clifford stolen masterpieces of the Isabella Stewart Gardner
the Big Red Dog, and anything Disney. She participated Museum in Boston, which included the works of
in this summer’s reading program and far surpassed the Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Degas.
six books that were needed to win a final prize. She is
worked toward being one of the highest readers in her
age category. Charlese also participates in the Library’s
arts and crafts programs.
Photography MovieFest
Ms. Mitchell remembers reading Judy Blume books as cosponsored by the Long Island
a young girl and enjoyed them because of their life’s Center of Photography and the
lessons. Today, she prefers fiction over nonfiction, and Freeport Memorial Library
the idea of using an ebook intrigues her. She is really moderated by Marc Josloff,
interested in old black-and-white movies and finds the
LICP member
Library staff is extremely accommodating in obtaining
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 6:45 p.m.
them from other libraries.
Movie documentaries featuring great photographers
The Mitchells summed up their Freeport
will be shown, followed by a discussion. Additional
Memorial Library experience as wonderful. The
photographer documentaries will be shown every
entire staff is friendly and cooperative; and they go
three months. Some of the photographers to be fea-
above and beyond for all their requests. When they
tured are Sally Mann, Ansel Adams, Annie
come in on Friday nights, everyone knows Charlese
Leibovitz, and Alfred Stieglitz. Please register at the
and gives her a warm welcome. Ms. Mitchell feels that
Reference Desk.
visiting the Library has enriched her daughter’s life.
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Literature
Talking about Literature Great Books:
Noon to 1:30 p.m. The Seven Deadly Sins Series
Bring your snack and join us for a lively with William Coble
discussion. We provide a beverage and a dessert. TUESDAYS, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Books are available at the Circulation Desk four
weeks in advance. No registration required.
The Inherited Clock (greed)
Unbroken: A World War II by Elizabeth Bowen
NOVEMBER 15
Story of Survival, Resilience, A girl is led to find the key to her own neurosis
and Redemption inside a timepiece.
by Laura Hillenbrand
Leader: Dave Opatow Fat (gluttony)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Raymond Carver
During a routine search mission over the Pacific, DECEMBER 13
Louie Zamperini’s plane crashed into the ocean. A waitress is assigned to serve a particularly obese
Hillenbrand unfurls the story of Louie, a customer. She is mesmerized by his physical
juvenile- delinquent-turned-Olympic runner- appearance, what he orders, how he eats, and
turned-army hero, and what happened to him especially by his gracious manner toward her. The
over the next three years of his life. consideration he shows contrasts greatly with how
she is treated by her demanding, insensitive
The Finkler Question boyfriend.
by Howard Jacobson
Leader: Suzanne Welker The Lost Children of Ireland
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 presented by Tom Phelan
Julian Treslove, a radio producer, and Samuel THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2:30 p.m.
Finkler, a Jewish philosopher, have been friends Freeport author Tom Phelan, a native of
since childhood, and as they enter middle age, Ireland, will discuss his latest novel, the
they reminisce over their struggles with thriller Nailer, and read selections from it.
self-identity, anti-Semitism, women, love, and In Nailer, set in the Irish midlands, a
the past. former inmate of an “industrial school”
sets out to achieve justice--or is it revenge?--when the
church and the government fail to provide it.
Soul with Heart Book Club
WEDNESDAYS, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Grupo de Conversación
The Blue Orchard
by Jackson Taylor de Libros Latinos
NOVEMBER 16 Lider: Rose Luna
Taylor takes an unblinking look at JUEVES, a las 7 p.m.
abortion in America many decades
before Roe v. Wade. She looks at El Alquimista: Una Fabula
issues of race, power, and religion in para Seguir tus Sueños
unflinching terms.
por Paulo Coelho
3 de NOVIEMBRE
When the Emperor Was Divine La mágica historia de Paulo Coelho, que trata
by Julie Otsuka sobre Santiago, un niño pastor andaluz que viaja
DECEMBER 14 en busca de un tesoro material, nos enseña la
A story told from five different points importancia que tiene el saber eschuchar lo que
of view, chronicles the experiences of nos dice el corazón, a aprender a leer los presa-
Japanese Americans caught up in the gios dispersados por el camino de nuestras vidas
nightmare of the World War II y, sobre todo a seguir nuestros sueños.
internment camps.
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Computer Corner
Computer Classes Can’t find what you are
for Grown-ups looking for on the Web?
presented by Western Suffolk BOCES try our subscription databases!
The following series of hands-on, beginner-level
workshops are for novice computer users. Registration Online databases are computerized collections of
is limited to 24 participants. Freeport residents may information, indexed for easy retrieval. The Library
register at the Reference Desk anytime; nonresidents, subscribes to these exclusive databases, many of
beginning October 26. which you can access from home, school, or work by
going to www.freeportlibrary.info and selecting
Computer Fifth Grade Subscription Databases. The information found in
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 these databases is more reliable and
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. authoritative than that found on many websites. To
Learn how to save your work to an external drive, use a database from home, you will be asked to
use your CD/DVD burner, save photographs, and enter the 14-digit barcode number from your
create your own music mix using Windows Media Freeport Library card.
Player.
Computer Sixth Grade Clases de Computación
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. para Adultos
We continue our series of beginner-level presentado por
computer classes for grown-ups. You will learn how BOCES de Western Suffolk
to install and uninstall programs, how to delete BOCES presentará una serie de talleres prácticos para
unwanted files and folders, and how to use the principiantes en el use de computadoras. La inscripción
recycle bin. está limitada a 24 participantes. Los residentes de
Freeport, pueden inscribirse en el Escritorio de
Internet First Grade Referencia en cualquier tiempo; la personas que no
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 residen en Freeport, a partir del jueves, 26 de
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. noviembre.
Learn how to use the Internet browser toolbar and
popular search engines like Google and Yahoo! to
find information quickly. El Grado Quinto
LUNES, 14 de NOVIEMBRE
6:30 a 8:30 p.m.
Computer Cleanup Aprenda cómo guardar su trabajo a un disco flexible
and Security de 3½ pulgadas y otros tipos de almacenamiento
externo disponibles para su computadora.
presented by
Sharper Training Solutions
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 10 a.m. to noon El Grado Sexto
Is your computer running slow? Concerned about its LUNES, 28 de NOVIEMBRE
security? Learn how to clean up and speed up your 6:30 a 8:30 p.m.
computer, protect it from viruses and spyware, minimize Continuará el serie de clases de computadoras bási-
junk email, and more. cos para adultos donde aprenderá cómo instalar y
cancelar programas en su computadora, cómo borrar
archivos y folders que no utilice ycómo utilizar la
Help Is Always Available Even cesta de reciclaje.
When the Library Is Closed!
Live Librarian is a service available to all Library Internet de Primer Grado
patrons in Nassau County. This service allows LUNES, 5 de DECIEMBRE
patrons to chat with a Reference Librarian about 6:30 a 8:30 p.m.
Internet searching or questions regarding our Aprenda cómo utilizar la barra de herramientas en
subscription databases. To access this service, visit el navegador, buscadores populares como Google y
our web page: www. freeportlibrary.info. Yahoo! para encontrar información rápidamente.
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Something for Everyone
VIDEO COURSE Are You an Entrepreneur?
with William Coble presented by
TUESDAYS, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Community Development Corporation
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 7 to 9 p.m.
New York This free introductory business-planning course is open
NOVEMBER 1: Part 3 to current and prospective small-business owners. The
NOVEMBER 22: Part 4 process of developing a business plan for a successful,
NOVEMBER 29: Part 5 cash-healthy, and well-managed business will be
DECEMBER 6: Part 6 discussed.
DECEMBER 20: Part 7
DECEMBER 27: Part 8A Nonprofit Employment
This series chronicles the history of New York City
from its beginnings in 1609 as a Dutch and Volunteerism: Part 2
trading post, through the Depression, to the presented by Paul Arfin
turbulent years of change in the decades following SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10 a.m. to noon
WWII, to its present-day status as one of the most Are you seeking greater purpose and meaning in your
important and influential cities in the world. life through employment and/or volunteerism in
nonprofit organizations? Mr. Arfin will show
participants how to successfully transfer their
The Sandwich Generation private-sector skills into an array of paid and volunteer
presented by Wendy Williams positions. This session focuses on job opportunities and
The Connection Hand, Ltd. advice on how to get interviews. Please register at the
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 7 p.m. Reference Desk.
The Sandwich Generation. Who are they? They are
people caring for their elderly parents, a sick spouse, Financial Challenges Faced
or a sick child. Learn how to negotiate the complicated
maze of Medicaid, hear the details of nursing home by Seniors
placement, home care assistance, crisis intervention, presented by Patrick Picarsic
and how to relocate a family member safely to New MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2:30 p.m.
York. Please register at the Reference Desk. Taxation, inflation, and longevity will erode retirement
dollars, but a sound financial strategy can ensure
financial security during retirement. In this program
Current Events in Perspective you will learn what a retiree must consider to meet these
with Michael D’Innocenzo-Libresco goals. Please register at the Reference Desk.
Hofstra University
THURSDAYS, 1 p.m. Freeport During the Civil War
NOVEMBER 3 and DECEMBER 1
Professor D’Innocenzo-Libresco will offer his
sponsored by the
insightful perspective about the people and events that Freeport Historical Society
shape our world today. Audience participation is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 7 p.m.
encouraged. This series is made possible by a generous grant from The 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil
the Dr. Rudolph and Mildred Joseph Foundation. War will be documented by reenactors from Company
H. Many Freeporters, including Dandridge Mott, were
members of this company. The reenacters will portray
Reverse Mortgages: the life of the common soldier, display original period
items, and conclude with a question-and-answer forum.
A Life-Changing Event
presented by Michael Bersin
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 3 p.m.
This program will present information about reverse
mortgages, as well as alternatives. Please register at
the Reference Desk.
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Something for Everyone
Lunch and Travel Core Four Business Planning
FRIDAYS, 12 noon
presented by
Community Development Corporation
THURSDAYS, 6 to 9 p.m.
Winter Dreams on Long Island DECEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, Cost: $40.
presented by Monica Randall This four-session, 12-hour course will help
NOVEMBER 18 entrepreneurs understand how to set up a business.
This program will bring to life the winter season The course provides planning concepts and tools to
as it was celebrated during the nineteenth help existing and potential business owners determine
century, all over the world and on Long Island. the viability of their businesses. For more information
The Victorians built ice palaces that were often and to register, please phone (631) 471-1215 and ask
the crowning glory of the season’s spectacular for Core Four. The $40 fee will be refunded after the
events, lavish winter carnivals, ice boating completion of the four sessions.
regattas, and so much more.
Synagogues Around the World Fall Prevention Program
presented by Naomi and Jesse Taub
DECEMBER 16
for Seniors
Trace the history of synagogues from the presented by
Tabernacle in Jerusalem to Beth Shalom, Frank Winthrop University Hospital
Lloyd Wright’s unique, modern design. MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2:30 p.m.: Session I
Photographs will show how architecture reflects MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2:30 p.m.: Session II
philosophy, community needs, and social Session I is for mature adults and caregivers,
pressures. focusing on identifying individuals at risk for falling
and offering tips for preventing a fall in the future.
This program includes risk assessment and ways to re-
duce the danger of falls. Session II focuses on balance
and strengthening exercises. These exercises will help
Kick the Habit… to retrain and improve balance and increase upper and
Freedom from Smoking! lower-body strength.
presented by
Winthrop University Hospital
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 6:30 p.m. News, Notables,
Winthrop University Hospital’s Wellness Community
Outreach Center has implemented a program to
and the Nation
actively promote smoking cessation and to reduce the with Howard J. Shurdut
consumption of tobacco by adults. This program uses THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2:30 p.m.
behavior modification and discussion about nicotine Harvard graduate and world traveler Howard Shurdut
replacement therapy in conjunction with group support, will explore the events and the movers and shakers
thus giving the individual the tools to “kick the habit.” shaping our world today. He will offer his opinion and
Please register at the Reference Desk. insights for audience debate.
It’s Apple Strudel Time
presented by the Baking Coach, Inc.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2:30 p.m. Book Donations
Come learn how to bake your very own apple strudel,
which you can duplicate at home to decorate your The Library is currently not able to accept book or
dessert table on Thanksgiving. The Baking Coach equipment donations due to the upcoming
provides the ingredients, materials, and equipment, plus renovation of the West Wing.
disposable hats and aprons. Limited registration. Please
register at the Reference Desk.
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Tots to Tweens
Library Congratulates Top Lock-in
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Readers in the 2011 Summer Ever wonder what it would be like to be in the Library
after closing time? Now’s your chance to find out as
Reading Club the Children’s Room librarians lock you in for an
Congratulations to all the readers who participated evening of after-hours fun. Be at the Library by
in this year’s Summer Reading Club. Below are the 4:30 p.m., and be prepared to have a ball! You must
students who read the most books this summer. register in person and be accompanied by a parent or
guardian at the time of registration. For grades 5
and 6.
Kids: Read to the Dog!
presented by Bideawee
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Reading to the Dogs is a nationally recognized
program that enhances literacy skills in children while
Left picture (left to right) Victor Land-Wheatley,
they have fun reading to a dog from the pet-partner
Selena Land-Wheatley, and Kiara Chombo. Right
therapy team. Volunteers and their dogs will work
picture (left to right) Karina Rios, Daniel Lopez, and
with the children for a one-on-one 10-minute reading
Gabriela Rios.
session. The typical Reading to Dogs animal is
exceptionally social, gentle, smart, and obedient.
Children must be between the ages of 5 and 10.
Please see the Children's Room flyer for a Bideawee encourages the children to use books with
complete list of programs. Registration is animal themes. Parents must give permission in order
limited and necessary for all programs. for their child to participate.
iRobot Art Workshop: European and
presented by
the Cradle of Aviation Museum
American Masters
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 6 p.m.
presented by Carrie Malandrino
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
You are probably familiar with androids in Star Wars,
The world is big, and so is the spectrum of art and
Star Trek, or even The Terminator. Modeling and
artists. This workshop will first present several
engineering robots after humans are extremely
visually transforming, familiar paintings of the past.
challenging because of the complex systems humans use
Then you will create a two-dimensional masterpiece of
to perform tasks. Using hands-on activities, students
your own. For grades 5 and 6. A nonrefundable
will compare and determine the essentials needed to
materials fee of $1 is due at the time of registration.
model a robot after a human, while creating excitement
about science, technology, and engineering. For grades
5 and 6.
Songs and Stories for
How to Draw Great Big Faces Kwanzaa!
presented by Paul Merklein presented by April Armstrong
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 6 to 7:30 p.m. actress, singer and storyteller
Do you like to draw? Do you want to be an artist? Learn SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2:30 p.m.
how to draw your friends, family, and anyone you meet! April Armstrong will celebrate the Seven Principles of
Artist Paul Merklein will draw famous faces as well Kwanzaa with traditional songs and stories and will
as those of students in the class. He will demonstrate discuss the cultural and historical importance of this
how he draws and how you can be a professional artist. African American holiday.
Bring your imagination and your face, and be ready to
draw! For students in grades 5 and 6. A nonrefundable
fee of $1 is due at time of registration.
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Tots to Tweens cont. Teen Scene
Baked Ziti Please see the Teen Scene flyer for a complete list
of programs. Registration is limited and
presented by the Baking Coach necessary for all programs. These programs are
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2 to 3 p.m.
for students in grades 7-12.
Join us for a class that teaches you how to prepare a
baked ziti that you can take home to bake and enjoy. All
of the ingredients and a recipe are provided. For
grades 5 and 6. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is How to Beat the
due at the time of registration. High Cost of College
presented by Barry Fox College
Family Yoga! Financial Aid Consulting
presented by Heather Simonson, LMSW TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 6:30 p.m. Find out how to get your share of the billions of
Yoga enhances flexibility, strength, self-esteem, dollars in grants and loans that are available to college
calmness, and relaxation…what every family can and students. Learn about programs for which you might
should enjoy. Bring a towel and wear comfortable qualify, how much aid you might receive, and how to get
clothing for an enjoyable and relaxing evening. Children started. How to fill out the FAFSA form, plan a needs
must be pre-K to grade 4. analysis, and negotiate with financial aid officers will
also be discussed.
New Year’s Around the World
presented by Leap Unlimited, Inc.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 11 a.m. Teen Movie Day
Combine storytelling and movement for this FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 6 p.m.
educational New Year’s celebration. Learn how others Do you like to watch movies? We will be choosing three
across the world will be ringing in the New Year. For teen movies from which you will have a chance to vote
grades K-4. for your favorite. Come into the Children’s Room and
vote between November 1 and 30. The winning movie
will be played. Refreshments will be served.
Cartooning and Anime
for Beginners
presented by Chris Carroll, art educator 3-D Snowman Cake
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 6:30 p.m. presented by the Baking Coach
This class is for beginning or intermediate students who TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
enjoy drawing their favorite cartoon, storybook Create a full-size snowman cake using buttercream
character, or anime creation. For grades 1-4. A frosting, icing pastry bags, and lots of candy. A
nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at the time of nonrefundable fee of $1 is due at time of registration.
registration.
Snowman Story Craft Wii Party
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
presented by Do you like to play Wii? Then come to this program
Rebecca Kopcienski, educator where we will be playing some of your all-time
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 10 a.m. favorites like Super Mario Kart, New Super Mario Bros.,
Come listen to some wintry tales, and create a and many more. If you want, you can bring your own
snowman craft to take home. This program is for games to play with your friends.
grades K-4. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due
at the time of registration.
Kinect Dance
Pillow Party presented by 2 X-treme Entertainment
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2 to 3 p.m. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
We are having a pillow party at the Library. Come Think you can dance? Come play kinect dance with your
make your own comfy pillow to decorate your room. For friends. Dance to some popular songs and let’s see who
grades 5 and 6. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is is the best dancer!
due at the time of registration.
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FREEPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY Calendar of Events
NOVEMBER 2011 NOVEMBER 2011
LIBRARY PROGRAMS Organizations & Group Meetings
TUE 1 VIDEO COURSE, 1 P.M.; ART OF THE STEAL, 2 P.M.; TUE 1 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; AUDUBON SOCIETY BOARD
DEFENSIVE DRIVING, 6 P.M.; MEETING, 7 P.M.
THE SANDWICH GENERATION, 7 P.M.
WED 2 ESOL, 10 A.M.; CODA OF FREEPORT, 12 P.M.; AA,
WED 2 AARP MATURE DRIVERS COURSE, 9:30 A.M.; CR: 4:30 P.M.; CHI ETA PHI, 6 P.M.; KIWANIS, 7 P.M.
BABY N’ ME: EXERCISE, 11 A.M.; DEFENSIVE
DRIVING, 6 P.M.; COMPUTER FIFTH GRADE, 6:30 P.M. THU 3 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; CHI ETA PHI SORORITY, 6 P.M.;
FREEPORT MERRICK ROTARY, 7 P.M.
THU 3 CURRENT EVENTS IN PERSPECTIVE, 1 P.M.; CR:
TWEEN CAFE, 5 P.M.; CR: CIRCLE TIME, 7 P.M.; FRI 4 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; AA, 4:30 P.M.; OA, 5:30 P.M.; ZETA
GRUPO DE CONVERSACION, 7 P.M. PHI BETA SORORITY, 6:30 P.M.; AAGS/F, 7 P.M
FRI 4 TALKING ABOUT LITERATURE, 12 P.M. SAT 5 FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS, 10 A.M.;
DAR, 12 P.M.; ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY- YOUTH
SAT 5 JOB CLUB, 10 A.M. MEETING, 11 A.M.
SUN 6 TUXEDO REVOLT, 2:30 P.M. MON 7 ESOL, 9 A.M.; RETIRED TEACHERS, 10 A.M.; ATHENA
CLUB,12 P.M.; AA, 4:30 P.M.; CHI ETA PHI , 6 P.M.;
MON 7 CR: P/C WORKSHOP, 10 A.M. TOASTMASTERS, 7 P.M.; GROUP MEDITATION, 7:30
P.M.
TUES 8 LIBRARY CLOSED
WED 9 ESOL, 10 A.M.; CODA OF FREEPORT, 12 P.M.; AA,
WED 9 CR: PARENT’S GROUP, 10:30 A.M.; 4:30 P.M.; LI LINKS, 6 P.M.; GLOBAL ASSOCIATES,
REVERSE MORTGAGES, 3 P.M. 6 P.M.; GIRL SCOUTS FREEPORT ASSOCIATION, 7 P.M
FREEPORT CAMERA CLUB, 7 P.M.
THU 10 SUPERSTARS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC, 2 P.M.;
CR: IROBOT, 6 P.M.; ARE YOU AN ENTREPENEUR?, THU 10 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; CEDAMORE CORP, 7 P.M.;
7 P.M.; CR: CIRCLE TIME, 7 P.M. DELTA, 7 P.M.; NAACP, 7:30 P.M.
FRI 11 LIBRARY CLOSED SAT 12 DELTA, 12 P.M.
SAT 12 NONPROFIT EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEERISM-PART MON 14 ESOL, 9 A.M.; RETIRED TEACHERS, 10 A.M.;
II, 10 A.M. AA, 4:30 P.M.; GROUP MEDITATION, 7:30 P.M.
SUN 13 WALKING THE LINE: MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH, TUE 15 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; ANCHOR’S EDGE OWNERS,
2:30 PM. 6:30 P.M.; AUDUBON SOCIETY, 7 P.M.; STEARNS
PARK CIVIC, 7 P.M.
MON 14 CR: P/C WORKSHOP, 10 A.M.; FINANCIAL
CHALLENGES FOR SENIORS, 2:30 P.M.; YA: TEEN WED 16 ESOL, 10 A.M.; CODA OF FREEPORT, 12 P.M.; AA,
CAFE, 6 P.M.; SP : COMPUTER 5TH GRADE, 6:30 P.M. 4:30 P.M.; AMERICAN LEGION, 7 P.M.
FREEPORT AND THE CIVIL WAR, 7 P.M.
THU 17 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; CHI ETA PHI SORORITY,7 P.M.;
TUE 15 GREAT BOOKS, 1:30 P.M. LI SCANDINAVIAN SOCIETY, 7 P.M.
WED 16 CR: PARENT’S GROUP, 10:30 A.M.; CR: HOW TO DRAW FRI 18 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; AA, 4:30 P.M.; OA, 5:30 P.M.; ZETA
GREAT BIG FACES, 6 P.M.; KICK THE HABIT PHI BETA SORORITY YOUTH MEETING, 6:30 P.M.
FREEDOM FROM SMOKING, 6:30 P.M.; COMPUTER
SIXTH GRADE, 6:30 P.M.; SOUL WITH HEART BOOK SAT 19 DELTA, 9 A.M.
CLUB, 7 P.M.; BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING, 8 P.M.
SUN 20 DOWSERS, 1 P.M.; ART RECEPTION, 2 P.M.
THU 17 OPERA VIDEO & DISCUSSION, 1 P.M.; CR: CIRCLE
TIME, 7 P.M. MON 21 ESOL, 9 A.M.; RETIRED TEACHERS, 10 A.M.; AA,
4:30 P.M.; CHI ETA PHI, 6 P.M.; TOASTMASTERS, 7
FRI 18 LUNCH & TRAVEL, 12 P.M.; PHOTOGRAPHY P.M.; GROUP MEDITATION, 7:30 P.M.
MOVIEFEST, 6:45 P.M.
TUE 22 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; FREEPORT DEMOCRATIC CLUB,
SAT 19 JOB CLUB, 10 A.M.; COMPUTER CLEAN UP & 7 P.M.; HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE, 7:30 P.M.
SECURITY, 10 A.M.; CR: LOCK-IN, 4:30 P.M. LANDMARKS COMMISSION, 7:30 P.M.
SUN 20 A TRIBUTE TO FRANZ LISZT, 2:30 P.M. WED 23 ESOL, 10 A.M.; CODA OF FREEPORT, 12 P.M.; AA,
4:30 P.M.; FREEPORT CAMERA CLUB, 7 P.M.
MON 21 APPLE STRUDEL TIME, 2:30 P.M.
FRI 25 AA, 4:30 P.M.; OA, 5:30 P.M.
TUE 22 VIDEO COURSE, 1 P.M.; CR: LEGO CLUB, 5:15 P.M.;
YA: HOW TO BEAT THE HIGH COST OF COLLEGE, MON 28 ESOL, 9 A.M.; AA, 4:30 P.M.; LIAV SOCIETY, 7 P.M.;
7 P.M. GROUP MEDITATION, 7:30 P.M.
WED 23 CR: PARENT’S GROUP, 10:30 A.M. TUE 29 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; DELTA SORORITY, 7 P.M.
THU 24 LIBRARY CLOSED WED 30 ESOL, 10 A.M.; CODA OF FREEPORT, 12 P.M.;
AA, 4:30 P.M.
FRI 25 FREEPORT CINEMA, 3 & 7 P.M.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
SAT 26 CR: KIDS: READ TO THE DOG!, 9:30 A.M
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous
MON 28 SP: COMPUTER SIXTH GRADE, 6:30 P.M. AAGS/F: African Atlantic Genealogical Society
CR: Children’s Room
TUE 29 BUS TRIP, 10 A.M.; VIDEO COURSE, 1 P.M. JEIC: Job & Education Information Center
LIAC: LI Arts Council at Freeport
WED 30 CR: PARENT’S GROUP, 10:30 A.M.
LIAV: Long Island African Violet Society
OA: Overeaters Anonymous
SP: Spanish Language
YA: Young Adult
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FREEPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY Calendar of Events
DECEMBER 2011 DECEMBER 2011
LIBRARY PROGRAMS Organizations & Group Meetings
THU 1 CURRENT EVENTS IN PERSPECTIVE, 1 P.M.; THU 1 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; FREEPORT-MERRICK
CR: TWEEN CAFE, 5 P.M.; CORE FOUR, 6 P.M. ROTARY, 7 P.M.
CR: CIRCLE TIME, 7 P.M.
FRI 2 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; AA, 4:30 P.M.; OA, 5:30 P.M.; ZETA
FRI 2 TALKING ABOUT LITERATURE, 12 P.M. PHI BETA SORORITY, 6:30 P.M.; AAGS/F, 7 P.M.
SAT 3 JOB CLUB, 10 A.M. SAT 3 FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS, 10 A.M.;
DAR, 12 P.M.; ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY YOUTH
SUN 4 BLUES, BOP & BOSSA CONCERT, 2:30 P.M. MEETING, 11 A.M.
MON 5 WINTHROP UNIVERSITY’S FALL PREVENTION SUN 4 ART RECEPTION, 2 P.M.
PROGRAM SESSION I, 2:30 P.M.; CR: EUROPEAN &
AMERICAN MASTERS, 5:30 P.M.; SP: COMPUTER MON 5 ESOL, 9 A.M.; AA 4:30 P.M.CHI ETA PHI SORORITY,
INTERNET 1ST GRADE, 6:30 P.M. 6 P.M.; TOASTMASTERS, 7 P.M.; GROUP
MEDITATION, 7:30 P.M.
TUE 6 VIDEO COURSE, 1 P.M.; LEGO CLUB 5:15 P.M.
TUE 6 ESOL/GED 9 A.M.; AUDUBON SOCIETY BOARD
WED 7 AARP MATURE DRIVERS COURSE, 9:30 A.M.; MEETING, 7 P.M.
CR: PARENT’S GROUP, 10:30 A.M.;
COMPUTER INTERNET 1ST GRADE, 6:30 P.M. WED 7 ESOL, 10 A.M.; CODA OF FREEPORT, 12 P.M.; AA,
4:30 P.M.; CHI ETA PHI SORORITY, 6 P.M.;
THU 8 BUS TRIP, 10 A.M.; SUPERSTARS OF CLASSICAL KIWANIS, 7 P.M.
MUSIC, 2 P.M.; CORE FOUR, 6 P.M.
THU 8 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; CEDARMORE CORP, 7 P.M.;
SUN 11 FREEPORT COMMUNITY CHORALE HOLIDAY NAACP FREEPORT-ROOSEVELT BRANCH, 7:30 P.M.
CONCERT, 2 P.M. DELTA, 7 P.M.
MON 12 WINTHROP’S UNIVERSITY FALL PREVENTION FRI 9 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; AA, 4:30 P.M.; OA, 5:30 P.M.
PROGRAM SESSION II, 2:30 P.M.; TEEN CAFE 6 P.M.
SAT 10 DELTA, 9 A.M.
TUE 13 GREAT BOOKS, 1:30 P.M.; LEGO CLUB, 5:15 P.M.
MON 12 ESOL, 9 A.M.; RETIRED TEACHERS, 10 A.M.;
WED 14 BOOK TALK WITH TOM PHELAN, 2:30 P.M.; SOUL AA 4:30 P.M.; LIAV SOCIETY, 7 P.M.; GROUP
WITH HEART BOOK CLUB, 7 P.M. MEDITATION, 7:30 P.M.
THU 15 OPERA VIDEO & DISCUSSION, 1 P.M. TUE 13 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; LI LINKS, 6 P.M.; STEARNS PARK
CORE FOUR, 6 P.M. CIVIC, 7 P.M.; AUDUBON SOCIETY, 7 P.M.
FRI 16 LUNCH & TRAVEL, 12 P.M.; TEEN MOVIE DAY, 6 P.M. WED 14 ESOL, 10 A.M.; CODA OF FREEPORT, 12 P.M.;
AA, 4:30 P.M.; GLOBAL ASSOCIATES, 6 P.M.;
SAT 17 DEFENSIVE DRIVING, 9:30 A.M.; JOB CLUB, 10 A.M. GIRL SCOUTS FREEPORT ASSOCIATION, 7 P.M.
FREEPORT CAMERA CLUB, 7 P.M.
SUN 18 SONGS & STORIES FOR KWANZA!, 2:30 P.M.
THU 15 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; LI SCANDINAVIAN SOCIETY,
TUE 20 VIDEO COURSE, 1 P.M. 7 P.M.
WED 21 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING, 8 P.M FRI 16 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; AA, 4:30 P.M.; OA, 5:30 P.M.;
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY YOUTH MEETING,
THU 22 NEWS, NOTABLES, & THE NATION, 2:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M.
CORE FOUR, 6 P.M.
SAT 17 DELTA, 12 P.M.
FRI 23 FREEPORT CINEMA, 3 & 7 P.M.
SUN 18 DOWSERS, 1 P.M.
SAT 24 LIBRARY CLOSED
MON 19 ESOL, 9 A.M.; RETIRED TEACHERS, 10 A.M.;
SUN 25 LIBRARY CLOSED AA. 4:30 P.M.; TOASTMASTERS, 7 P.M.; GROUP
MEDITATION, 7:30 P.M.
MON 26 LIBRARY CLOSED
TUE 20 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; ANCHOR’S EDGE OWNERS,
TUE 27 VIDEO COURSE, 1 P.M.; CR: BAKED ZITI FOR 6:30 P.M.
TWEENS, 2 P.M.; YA: 3D SNOWMAN CAKE, 3:30 P.M.;
CR: FAMILY YOGA, 6:30 P.M. WED 21 ESOL, 10 A.M.; CODA OF FREEPORT, 12 P.M.;
AA, 4:30 P.M.; DELTA, 6 P.M.; AMERICAN
WED 28 CR: NEW YEAR’S AROUND THE WORLD, 11 A.M.; LEGION, 7 P.M.
CR: TWEEN KARAOKE PARTY, 2 P.M.; YA: TEEN WII
PARTY, 3:30 P.M. THU 22 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.
THU 29 YA: X-BOX 360 KINECT DANCE, 2 P.M.; FRI 23 ESOL/GED, 9 A.M.; AA, 4:30 P.M.; OA, 5:30 P.M.
CR: CARTOONING & ANIME FOR BEGINNERS, 6:30 P.M.
TUE 27 FREEPORT DEMOCRATIC CLUB, 7 P.M.;
FRI 30 CR: SNOWMAN STORYCRAFT, 10 A.M.; CR: PILLOW LANDMARKS COMMISSION, 7:30 P.M.; HUMAN
PARTY FOR TWEENS, 2 P.M. RELATIONS COMMITTEE, 7 PM
SAT 31 LIBRARY CLOSED WED 28 CODA OF FREEPORT, 12 P.M.; AA, 4:30 P.M.;
FREEPORT CAMERA CLUB, 7 P.M.
THU 29 DELTA SORORITY, 7 P.M.
FRI 30 AA, 4:30 P.M.; OA, 5:30 P.M.
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Patricia Mansfield Phelan
EDITORIAL CONSULTANT
Closed New Year’s Eve December 31
Closed Christmas Day December 25 Cindy Soto
Closed Christmas Eve December 24 DESIGN and LAYOUT
Closed Thanksgiving Day November 24
Closed Veterans Day November 11 Yolanda Phillips
Closed Election Day November 8 EDITOR
HOLIDAY HOURS
Kenneth Bellafiore
1 pm - Sunday
DIRECTOR
5 pm
5 pm 9 am - Saturday Consuelo Velez, Trustee
9 pm 10 am - Wednesday Russell E. Birdsall, Finance Officer
9 pm 9 am - Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. Ira J. Furman, Secretary
LIBRARY HOURS Denton L. Watson, Vice-President
George N. Boulukos, President
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Freeport, NY 11520 November 16 and December 21.
Freeport Postal Customer at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays,
The Board of Trustees will meet
www.freeportlibrary.info
Fax: (516) 868-9741
Tel: (516) 379-3274
Permit No. 743
Freeport, NY 11520
Freeport, N.Y. 144 W. Merrick Road
PAID
U.S. POSTAGE
NONPROFIT ORG. Freeport Memorial Library
DRIVING COURSES
Freeport taxpayers can sign up anytime during November
Bus Trip
and December. If the class is not filled, others may regis- Radio City Music Hall
ter as indicated below. Enrollment is limited. Payment is
due at registration. One check/money order per person. Christmas Spectacular
No cash, please. You must have a valid New York State TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 OR
driver’s license to enroll in these courses. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
2:00 p.m. SHOWS
AARP Mature Drivers Course COST: $70 per person,
WEDNESDAYS, NOVEMBER 2 or DECEMBER 7 payable by check or money order
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bus leaves at 10 a.m. from the Freeport
Cost: member $12; nonmembers $14. Veterans and Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road, and
their spouses may take the November course free of returns at approximately 4:30 p.m.
charge. Proof must be presented at time of Enjoy the holiday lights, and taste the treats before the
registration. Make check or money order payable show. Lunch is on your own. Enjoy Santa's arrival,
to AARP. the flawless precision of the Radio City Rockettes, the
Nonresidents may register for the November 2 class Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, the stunning
starting October 26; for the December 7 class starting reenactment of the first Christmas in the "Living Nativ-
November 30. ity" and so much more.
Defensive Driving (for everyone) Due to the large crowds, the bus cannot drop us off at
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, the theater entrance. All children 5 to 15 years old must
NOVEMBER 1 and 2, 6 to 9 p.m., or be accompanied by a responsible adult. We cannot ac-
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. commodate children under 5 years of age. The cost of
Cost: $28. Make check or money order, payable to the trip is all-inclusive: roundtrip transportation in a
Empire Safety Council. luxury coach, show tickets, and gratuities. Freeport
Nonresidents may register for the November classes residents may purchase tickets in the lobby
starting October 25; for the December 17 class starting starting Tuesday, November 1; nonresidents,
December 10. Wednesday, November 9.
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