September find your story 2015

September schedule We will be closed on Labor Day weekend: Saturday, September 5 R.L. Stine, Marc Brown and through Monday, September 7. Sunday hours (1 to 5 p.m.) resume on September 13. On Saturday, Sep- tember 26, we will close at 1 p.m. to The Little Shop of Monsters! prepare for the Inspiration Gala. Are you are afraid of monsters? and created the teen humor magazine Inspiration Gala Do they make you shiver and shake Bananas. The TV series and shut your eyes really tight at was the top-rated children’s series for The Port Washington Library Foun- night? Welcome to the Little Shop of three years in a row. Coming this fall dation’s Twelfth Annual Inspiration Monsters! Come on in and choose from Columbia Pictures is the feature Gala will take place at the Library your favorite, if you dare (before one filmGoosebumps , starring Jack Black on Saturday, September 26 at 6:30 of them chooses YOU)! as the author. Stein continues to write p.m. This year’s theme is “A Novel On Friday, September 25 at 7 new Goosebumps books and says that Affair.” Come celebrate the Library p.m., visit with best-selling children’s he enjoys his job of “scaring kids.” But and classic literature with food, authors R.L. Stine and Marc Brown the biggest thrill for him is turning cocktails and raffles. For more in- and hear about their new collabora- children on to reading. formation and to purchase tickets, tion, The Little Shop of Monsters. Marc Brown is the creator, il- visit www.pwlfanovelaffair.com. R.L. Stine and Marc Brown lustrator and author of the bestsell- met on Air Force One over a decade ing Adventure series and its Tutor.com ago, while headed to the first Russian numerous spinoffs. He is also the Back to school! Tutor.com provides Children’s Book Festival. They bonded co-developer of the children’s PBS free, live homework help for K-12, over a bowl of borscht. In The Little television series, Arthur’s World, an college prep and adult learners ev- Shop of Monsters, these renowned animated program which has received ery day from 2 to 10 p.m. Download children’s book icons join forces for a multiple awards and has aired in more the app, or access the website from tale that is bound to make you quake than 80 countries. Brown’s own child- the links on our homepage, main and shake... in fits of and laughter! hood and the experiences of his three Kids page or main TeenSpace page. With a narrative voice reminis- children are his main inspiration This popular service is supported by cent of Jon Stone’s The Monster at the for the stories about Arthur, a lov- the Friends of the Library. End of this Book, but with Stine’s signa- able aardvark. Born one night when ture spooky charm and Brown’s wildly Brown was telling a bedtime story to Save the Date: imaginative illustrations (created with one of his sons, Arthur soon evolved colored pencils, watercolor, spray into the book Arthur’s Nose, and what FOL Paperback Swap paint and gouache), The Little Shop of began as a simple family ritual grew The Friends of the Library’s popu- Monsters is sure to be a new favorite... into a full-time profession. Trained lar Paperback Swap returns on Sat- for Halloween and year round. at the Cleveland Art Institute, Brown urday, October 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. R.L. (Robert Lawrence) Stine has illustrated numerous books for Bring your gently used adult, teen is the bestselling author of hundreds children. Although he is best known and children’s paperbacks to the of horror fiction novels, including for the Arthur books, Brown thinks of downstairs meeting room for a free, the Fear Street, Goosebumps, Rotten himself more as an illustrator and his friendly swap. We will also accept School, Mostly Ghostly and The Night- work has been exhibited throughout hardcover children’s books includ- mare Room series. His books have the world. ing board books. sold over 400 million copies world- This event is co-sponsored by residents—please be prepared to show wide and have been translated into The Dolphin Bookshop and Café. The proof of residency. If you are unable to Save the date: 32 languages. Stein has also written Little Shop of Monsters will be avail- attend and would like a signed book, dozens of humor books for children able for purchase and signing. Priority please call The Dolphin Bookshop at Medicare Workshop under the pen name Jovial Bob Stine for entry is given to Port Washington 516-767-2650. On Saturday, October 10 at 10 a.m., find out how changes to Medicare will affect you. Health plan options available in our area will be dis- “Psyfeld”: Diagnose Seinfeld with Dr. Anthony Tobia cussed. Save the Date: FOL U On Sunday, September 21 at 2 neglects his own girlfriend and focuses The Friends of the Library’s FOL p.m., the Friends of the Library and on Jerry’s instead? Is Elaine’s inability University returns on Sunday, No- the Health Advisory Council wel- to forge meaningful relationships with vember 1 at 1:30 p.m., with two come Dr. Anthony Tobia and “Psy- men due to their delusional disorders? lectures on timely and fascinating feld.” Join us to find out what’s really Is Newman “truly sick” because of his topics. Professor Robert W. Snyder wrong with the gang from Seinfeld. incessant quest for revenge against Jer- will speak on his book, Crossing “Psyfeld” is the brainchild of ry? Broadway: Washington Heights and Dr. Tobia, who is using Seinfeld as a Anthony Tobia, MD is an associ- the Promise of New York and Sree teaching tool to aid medical students ate professor of psychiatry, and the Di- Sreenivasan, Chief Digital Officer in the identification and discussion rector of the Division of Psychosomatic of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, of psychiatric disorders. Is George Medicine at Rutgers-Robert Wood will present “How the Met is Mov- suffering from narcissism because he Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. ing Beyond its Physical Walls.” The Face of Horror A Port Washington childhood, through the generations Generations of Port Washington children faced the camera lens at the Mason Studio, which was founded in 1921 and located at 118 Main Street. In spine-tingling anticipa- Owned by Long Island movie pho- tion of Halloween, we present tographer and entrepreneur Stanley a collection of film stills cel- Gerard Mason (1895-1975), the stu- ebrating the great actors who dio advertised to local families who have frightened film audiences, wanted to record the big moments as including Lon Chaney, Sr., Bo- well as the everyday routines of their ris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Lon children’s lives. Chaney, Jr. and Christopher Lee. From infancy to adolescence, Jonathan Guildroy began Mason captured images of his subjects collecting movie stills at eleven, with technical finesse and ingenuity. when his father brought him to This month, the Local History Center, a musty old shop that sold 8x10 with funding from the Friends of the glossies. After careful consider- Library, is pleased to premiere a lively ation, he selected a portrait of exhibition in the Column Gallery Boris Karloff and a shot of Kar- based on these photos. Each tells its loff and Bela Lugosi. He contin- own story and paints a picture of chil- ued to buy stills and now has a dren in communities like ours all over collection of over 1200 images. America from the 1920s to the 1950s. He selected some of his favorites In addition to the photographs, for this exhibit, which will hang the exhibit will include artifacts, Ma- in the Martin Vogel Photogra- son’s original camera, a curriculum phy Gallery from September 4 guide and activities in the Children’s through October 31. Room. Brace yourself for an ac- Join us for a look back at child- companying series of scary film hood in Port. You may recognize screenings in October! someone you know—or yourself!

The Port Washington Library Foundation’s NEW AT THE LIBRARY Twelfth Annual TechDesk BRING YOUR DEVICES AND LEARN HOW TO USE ALL OF OUR ONLINE RESOURCES, AND MORE. Inspiration Gala FRIENDLY ONE-ON-ONE HELP—CONFUSION FREE! EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 2 TO 4 P.M. AT THE REFERENCE DESK

A NOVEL The PWPL Jobs & Careers Information Center presents AFFAIR JOB SEARCH BOOT CAMP An 8-week intensive workshop designed to help participants obtain employment through networking September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration begins September 8 Register in person or call 516-883-4400, ext. 136 Learn to conduct an effective job search, use LinkedIn and other social media, develop job objectives and time management skills, form a September 26, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. personal brand and elevator pitch, create an effective resume and Twelfth Inspiration Gala cover letter, and build a network. Learn more about the event Presented by Maria Themistocleous-Frey, President and Founder Saturday, September 30, 2015 • 6:30 pm of Executive Consultants of New York, a business that specializes in and purchase tickets at career coaching and professional development. THE PORT WASHINGTON LIBRARY FOUNDATION This program is funded by a special New York state legislative grant www.pwlfanovelaffair.com received by Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel. FOL welcomes authors The Apollo Trio returns with Eric Brach and Martha Fay Beethoven, Ravel and more The Music Advisory Council Festival at Alice Tully Hall, and is pleased to present the Apollo Trio among their performances there on Sunday, September 27 at 3 p.m. , also gave the New York premiere with a program featuring the works of David Schiff’s “New York Noc- of Beethoven, Clara Schumann, turnes,” and the world premiere of Ravel and others. Bruce Adolphe’s “Wind Across the The Apollo Trio consists of Sky” for piano trio and soprano. violinist Curtis Macomber, cellist The Apollo Trio made its Kennedy Michael Kannen and pianist Mari- Center debut in 2009. ja Stroke. They formed the trio in 1997 after playing together in the Soirées des Junies Music Festival in the south of France and have since performed to critical acclaim in the United States and in Europe. In addition to frequent ap- pearances at American music fes- tivals—from the Mostly Mozart On Tuesday, September 8 at “Sandwiched In” talk on her recent Festival in New York to Chamber 7:30 p.m., Eric Brach, co-author with biography, Out of Line: The Art Music Northwest in Portland, Or- Dennis Cheung of Conquering the of Jules Feiffer. Everyone knows a egon, and on chamber music series Electron: The Geniuses, Visionaries, Feiffer illustration when they see throughout the United States—the Egomaniacs, and Scoundrels Who Built one—his characters leap across the trio has performed at prominent Our Electronic Age, will discuss their page, each line belying humor and New York venues, including Car- book, which offers readers an engag- insight. Throughout his 70-year amoor, Bargemusic, Avery Fisher ing history of the world of electronics. career, he has given us biting satires Hall, Weill Hall at Carnegie, and the Beginning with the discoveries on politics, love and religion—alter- Chamber Music Society of Lincoln of static electricity and magnetism and nating with stories imbued with the Center. ending with the creation of the smart- playful anarchy of a child. The trio was featured in the phone and the iPad, this book shows Feiffer’s varied output in- Chamber Music Society of Lincoln the interconnection of each advance cludes children’s books, plays, Center’s “Great Day in New York” to the next on the long journey to our movies, and comic strips. Out of modern-day technologies. Exploring Line: The Art of Jules Feiffer is the the combination of genius, infighting long-awaited retrospective of Fei- and luck that powered the creation of ffer’s career, providing a revealing today’s electronic age, Conquering the glimpse into his creative process. Electron debunks the hero worship Martha Fay is an essayist Painter Sylvia Sherwin Goldberg that so often plagues the stories of and the author of several works great advances. of nonfiction, including A Mortal presents Women, Men, Best Friends Eric Brach is a lecturer in English Condition and walking guides to From September 1 through 29, My experience is one of anticipa- at West Los Angeles College. He is the New York City, Rome, and Tuscany. the Art Advisory Council presents tion, excitement and a little bit of author of Billy “the Hill” and the Jump Both events are sponsored by the work of Sylvia Sherwin Gold- anxiety mixed in. Once I begin, the Hook and has contributed to national the Friends of the Library. Books berg in the Library’s Main Gallery. anxiety disappears and the exhilara- magazines, newspapers and journals. will be available for purchase and Goldberg, who lives on the tion begins. I feel as though I am on On Friday, September 25 at signing, and refreshments will be North Shore of Long Island, is a a journey of beautiful colors, shapes 12:10 p.m., Martha Fay will give a served. New York native. She attended Coo- and emotions. I lose myself in the per Union and worked for many experience, and the painting and I years in the art departments of ad- become one. vertising agencies and publishing “When one of my works is companies. completed, I bask in it for a while Sheri Miller returns to SoundSwap Regarding her work, Goldberg and then it’s time to move on. You states, “To quote one of my favorite are only as good as your last paint- with Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, painters, Milton Avery, ‘Why talk ing. The need to create is very pow- Billie Holiday, Bonnie Raitt, The when you can paint?’ This expresses erful. Without it, there is a void and Beatles and The Beach Boys. my feelings about my work. Art to a feeling of loss.” Upon the release of her de- me is like the unknown. When I Join the artist for a reception but EP Mantra in 2008, Miller was face a blank canvas I am never sure on Saturday, September 12 from 2 named one of Music Connection of the direction I will be going in. to 4 p.m. magazine’s “Hot 100 Unsigned Artists,” and was asked to join a four-part vocal harmony group, The Delilahs. Upon departing that group, she released her critically- acclaimed EP Winning Hand, pro- duced by Kevin Killen (U2, Peter Gabriel), which featured Will Lee on bass, Charley Drayton on drums and Gerry Leonard on guitars. Her Join us on Friday, September song “I Could Love You Still,” pro- 11 at 7:30 p.m. as the Friends of the duced by Lee, featured guitarist Library presents / Steve Cropper. Sheri Miller. Miller is currently working Roslyn resident Miller is the on her new album, to be released in daughter of an opera singer and clas- late 2015. Her SoundSwap perfor- sical pianist. After taking classical pi- mance will feature material from ano lessons at an early age, she began all of her releases, along with a few composing original songs and taught select songs by the artists that have herself acoustic guitar, singing along inspired her. ESOL Program celebrates with a multicultural party On June 25, tutors, students and their families celebrated at the annual English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Cer- tificate Ceremony and End of the Year Party. Close to fifty tutors were honored for their dedicated volunteer work in helping oth- ers learn English. Over 450 stu- dents have benefitted from ESOL classes throughout this past year. Many were recognized for their diligence in learning English. Food, music and dance from the ESOL tutors. First row: Stephanie Teff, Peter Bengelsdorf, Bill Grossman, Helen Donenfeld, Linda Propper, Martha Tirrell, Phyllis Sickerman, Bar- countries represented by the stu- bara Sonnenfeldt, ESOL Asst. Coordinator Haydee Buitron, Marlene Nogueira, ESOL Coordinator Peggy O’Hanlon, Judy Goldsmith, Judy Douenias, Rodrigo dents were celebrated by all who Flores, Maryanne Nawojchik, Barbara Kaim, Gene Hurd, ESOL Asst. Coordinator Paola Diaz. Second Row: Barbara Laurence, Mike Duffy, Jordis Herrmann, attended. Ted Goldsmith, Jude Maher, Jane Thomas, Maria Scotti, Chris Eder, Christian Bardales, Elisha Huang, Judith Wolf, Robert Soloff and Patti Paris.

Left to right: Spanish Tutor Rodrigo Flores with ESOL staff Paola Diaz, Student speaker Meggy Bahiya, Attendance Winner Miguel Gonzalez and his tutor Paola Diaz Tutor Linda Propper and Hatice Ozcan, Children playing Americaopoly, Belly dancer Virginia Martinez Connecting to Connections Protect Your Heart Connections is moving online! After a successful year-long run in the Library’s Column Gallery, our life-size portrait exhibit Connections is now available online. Instead of strolling to the library you can scroll to www.pwpl. org/connections and explore Port’s his- tory on your computer or mobile de- vice. With photographic portraits by Ken Spencer, oral history quotes, artist On Thursday, Septem- citations and artifacts on display, you ber 24 at 7:30 p.m., the Health can access stories about our local wa- Advisory Council and the terfront, restaurants, the environment, Friends of the Library present sandmining, yacht clubs and more. “Protect Your Heart: Wom- en’s Heart Health Update and Mindful Meditation.” Join us at this important presentation to learn about the latest facts and research. An intergenerational trip to Citi Field Get tips on how to practice mindfulness and reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease. The evening’s experts will be Stacey Rosen, MD, Vice President, Women’s Health at The Katz Institute for Women’s Health, and Jo- seph A. Diamond, MD, Direc- tor of Nuclear Cardiology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. A table with staff from The Katz Institute and infor- mation on cardiovascular dis- ease will be available from 7 to 7:30 p.m.

On Sunday, July 12, grandparents and their grandchildren enjoyed a game between the Mets and the Diamond- backs at Citi Field. Forty-four people attended the event, which was sponsored by the Library Foundation’s Tepper Intergenerational Fund. The Mets won and even Mr. Met made an appearance during a beautiful day at the ballpark. Priority for all events is given to Port Washington residents. Authors Visit R.L. Stine and Marc Brown R.L. Stine and Marc Brown Reading Lists Friday, September 25 at 7 p.m. Meet the best-selling children’s authors and hear Prepare for this month’s event with some fan favorites! about their collaboration, The Little Shop of Mon- sters. Co-sponsored by The Dolphin Bookshop and Café. The Little Shop of Monsters will be available for purchase and signing. If you cannot attend and would like a signed book, please call The Dolphin Bookshop at 516-767-2650. Priority is given to Port Washington residents—please be prepared to show proof of residency. No registration or tickets required. R.L. Stine

Goosebumps #1: Welcome to Marc Brown Early Childhood Dead House The first in the original series. Arthurs’ Nose To register for these events, please call 516-883-4400, ext. 150. Amanda and Josh move with their The first in the Arthur Adventure parents into an old house located in series. Arthur is unhappy with his nose and visits the rhinologist Story Time with Miss Susie and Mr. Mike the strange town of Dark Falls where to get a new one. Monday, September 21 at 10:30 a.m. For children of all ages with an adult. people are unlike any they have ever known before. No registration required. D.W. Rides Again Little sister D.W. graduates from Baby and Mommy Yoga Goosebumps #14: The Werewolf of Fever Swamp a tricycle to her first two-wheeler Monday, September 28 at 9:30 a.m. and under Arthur’s careful guid- Stretch, breathe and bond with your baby in this 45-minute class. Explore When a strange howling is heard ance learns the basics of bicycle gentle yoga postures in a nurturing environment with Lenora Gim, certified and a rabbit is torn to shreds, ev- safety. yoga instructor and local resident. Registrants are asked to wear comfortable eryone thinks that Grady’s new dog clothing and to bring a mat and small blanket for your baby. For mothers with is responsible, but Grady is deter- mined to prove them wrong. Wild About Books babies ages birth to pre-crawlers. Registration begins September 14. Written by Judy Sierra and illus- Goosebumps #34: Revenge of trated by Marc Brown. Pajama Story Time In this rollicking rhyming story, Wednesday, September 30 at 7 p.m. the Lawn Gnomes librarian Mavis McGrew intro- Come in pajamas and listen to bedtime stories. For children ages 3 to 6 with Joe Burton’s dad loves tacky lawn or- duces the animals to the joy of an adult. No registration required. naments. But when he brings home reading when she drives her two ugly lawn gnomes, strange bookmobile to the zoo by mis- A Time For Kids: Farmer Rabbit’s Garden things begin to happen at night. take. Monday, October 5 at 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Join Miss Donna for preschool concepts and fun. For children ages 18 months Goosebumps HorrorLand #1: Monkey: Not Ready For to 5 years with an adult. Registration begins September 28. Revenge of the Living Dummy Kindergarten Britney battles against her cousin’s Kindergarten is just a week away Parent Child Workshop new ventriloquist dummy and dis- and Monkey is not ready, but Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, and November 4 covers a frightening secret in a new with the help and encouragement amusement park called Horror- from his family and friends, he from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Land. Spend time with your child and meet new people in an educational and creative begins to get excited. environment. Each week a different resource professional will be on hand to discuss behavior, dental hygiene, nutrition, speech, language and hearing. For children ages 18 to 29 months with an adult. Registration begins September 24. BEST. School-Age Kids Creative Readers KID’S Children in kindergarten through grade 5 will use drama, games, art, move- ment and music to get hooked on reading. First session dates are Oct. 17, 24, 31 and Nov 7, 14, 21. Presented by PortSEPTA and the Port Washington LIBRARY. Public Library. For registration information please email creativereadersin- [email protected] or [email protected]. EVER. Stay up to date on the plans! PLEASE NOTE: NEW REGISTRATION POLICY Have you seenVisit the plans? Due to high demand and limited space, we must ask that you arrive at least 5 minutes before the event for which you are registered to claim your spot. If you have not arrived 5 minutes before the event, www.pwpl.org/anewleaf we may transfer your spot to someone on the waiting list. pwpl.org/anewleaf No registration required. registration No Education workshop. this lead will to prepareessary for exams. the C2 ofsense amount the of studying- nec leavewill session the with abetter that appear on each test. Students a sampling of of types questions the SATnew and ACT the and provide parents differences the the between workshop teach students will and Which test is right for you? This September 15from 7to 8p.m. SAT vs. ACT

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