MARCH / APRIL 2018

The 2018 North Shore Reads Tuesday, April 17th @ 6:45pm, The Metropolitan, 3 Pratt Blvd., Glen Cove

Enjoy an evening of lively discussion, delicious desserts, coffee and exciting raffles at this annual tradition for book lovers from eight local public libraries: Bayville, Bryant (Roslyn), Glen Cove, Gold Coast, Locust Valley, Manhasset, Oyster Bay - East Norwich, and Sea Cliff. For more information and to register visit northshorereads.org.

This Year's Selection is Spaceman by Mike Massimino Spaceman: An Astronaut’s Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe is the spellbinding true story of the Long Island boy who became a space traveler. Despite daunting challenges and numerous setbacks, Mike never gave up his dream of becoming an astronaut. His book brings the reader into a rare, wonderful world where science meets thrilling adventure and shows what it really means to have “the right stuff.”

Meet Author Rhiannon Navin Thursday, March 22nd @ 7PM Early praise for Ms. Navin’s novel Only Child has been outstanding. Booklist calls it “heart-wrenching” and an “important and timely book.” Publisher’s Weekly has said it is “an astonishing debut novel.” Ms. Navin will discuss her writing process and take questions from the audience during her visit. She will also sign copies of her book which will be available for purchase from the Friends of the Gold Coast Library.

Books in Bloom Sunday, April 22nd @ 2PM Meet local authors Emily Rubin and Frank Miranda, hear about the books they have written, and learn about their writing processes. Bring your questions! Light refreshments served.

Byron Nernoff Sunday, March 25th @ 2PM Meet Memories from the Attic author Byron Nernoff! Byron will be sharing stories of his life including anecdotes from his childhood and the Estonian-immigrant experience. With photos and documents, he will illustrate what life was like in Glen Head throughout the 20th Century, giving the audience a peek into the past culture and history of our wonderful community.

Registration is required for the programs above. Unless otherwise noted, adults only please. Registration begins Thursday, February 22nd @ 9:30AM for Gold Coast Public Library residents and one week later for non-residents.

50 Railroad Avenue, Glen Head, NY 11545 • Phone: 516-759-8300 • Fax: 516-759-8308 www.goldcoastlibrary.org THE CHILDRENS ROOM Registration begins Thursday, February 22nd @ 9:30AM for Gold Coast Library residents. Registration for non- residents begins one week later. Registrants will be contacted to confirm their attendance prior to the event. If not confirmed, the Library reserves the right to call the waiting list as accomodate as many children as possible.

A Time for Kids Play Hooray Kids (10AM)- Ages 25 Mos. to 4 Years Ages 18 Months to 5 Years. A Time Play Hooray (11AM) - Ages 3 to 24 Months for Kids presents a fun, interactive, Tuesday, March 20th and educational experience designed Thursday, April 5th to help children gain important school Friday, April 27th readiness and developmental skills. Tuesday, May 8th Thursday, March 22nd 10am Interactive classes filled with fun, music, and Wednesday, April 11th 1pm movement activities based on a theme. Friday, April 20th 10am Tuesday, May 1st 1pm STEAM Storytime: Picasso Tiles Roaring March Lion Wednesday, March 14th 4pm Tuesday, March 27th 7pm Grades K-2. Let’s use our Ages 18 Months to 5 Years. This interactive “A Time imaginations and see what fun, for Kids” evening program includes a roaring March lion creative things we can build with craft and activities, as well as engaging books about lions these colorful design blocks geared that your child will love! towards challenging the minds of young engineers!

A Time for Pete the Cat Tea Time Tuesday, April 24th 7pm Thursdays, March 29th; April 26th 11am Ages 18 Months to 5 Years. A Time for Kids presents a fun interactive experience with a Pete the Cat craft, Ages 3 to 24 Months. Tea Time is an enjoyable, easy stories and music which your child will love. way to meet other parents while the children play together and make new friends! Tea and coffee served.

SERIES PROGRAMS

Lego Duplo Storytime Father Goose Tuesdays, April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th 10am Mondays, March 12, 26; April 9, 23 9am OR 10am Ages 2-4. Delight in fingerplays, songs, and building Ages 12 to 35 Months. This 30-minute Circle Time time! features nursery rhymes, stories, and songs.

Snacks and Stories Weekend Family Storytime Tuesday, April 17th 6pm Saturday, April 14th 11:30am Ages 2-5. Come to the library to All Ages. Families are invited to participate in a hear your favorite stories and have storytime that’s fun for all ages. a few snacks. Food, friends, and fun... a fantastic time! Picture Book Films Thursdays, March 15th; April 12th 10am Wigglin' Wednesdays Ages 2-5. This 30-minute Wednesdays, March 28; April 4, 11, 18 10:30am program features short films based Ages 3 to 5 Years. Your child’s first independent on favorite childrens books. storytime! Stories, music, and lots of fun.

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It's Duck Season! Go Out to the Ducks Game with Mr. V.! Friday, June 1st @ 6PM Meet Mr. V. at Bethpage Ballpark, 3 Court House Drive, Central Islip for a fun night at a Long Island Ducks game! Bethpage Ballpark is a 6,002-seat baseball park that opened in the year 2000 and serves as the home of the Long Island Ducks, an independent minor league baseball team that is a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. And you may even get to see Quackerjack dancing with Mr. V!

Tickets are $11 for all ages and can be purchased at the Gold Coast Public Library Circulation Desk at time of registration beginning February 15th. Get your tickets today!

Crafty Kids - Grades K-2

Thursday, March 15th 4pm Grades K-2. Read the book The Jacket by Kirsten Hall, and then make your own Accordian Book out of a cereal box! Please bring your fa- vorite cereal box (but eat the cereal first!) to use in making your book.

GREAT PROGRAMS FOR GRADES K-5

Glowing Cloud Lantern Hedgehog Book Tuesday, March 13th 4:30pm Saturday, April 14th 3pm Grades K-5. Create this cool Grades K-5. Learn how to addition to your room using Poly- turn an ordinary book into a Fil®, ribbons, beads, a sun, a rainbow special sculpture! Miss Shirley and more; then make the cloud shows you how to create a cute into a lantern under Miss Shirley’s hedgehog who loves to read and guidance. Batteries included. will look great on your bookcase or nightstand!

Cheesy Chicken Empanadas Southwest Taco Flatbread Pizza Tuesday, April 24th 4:30pm Wednesday, March 21st 4pm Grades K-5. Miss Kathy shows you how to make Grades K-5. Select ingredients from a taco bar and cheesy chicken empanadas from scratch! Learn about create your own flatbread pizza! Chef Rob cooks it in chopping, measuring, shaping, and food safety. minutes for you to enjoy right away!

1,000 Books Before Kingergarten 1,000 Books is an early literacy initiative designed to promote reading to newborns, infants and preschoolers and encourage parent-child bonding through reading. Simply read with your child and keep track of what you have read. For each 200 book milestone, bring your reading log into the Childrens Room and get a prize from Mr.V.!

Join the Lego Club! Tuesdays, March 20th; April 17th 4:30-5:30pm Grades 3-8. We’ll supply the LEGO®, you supply the creativity! Join the Library's new LEGO Club to freely imagine and build to your heart’s content!

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Minecraft Mania Mosaic Mirror Craft Monday, April 2nd 4-5pm Friday, April 6th 4-5pm Make your very own, one-of-a- kind Enjoy creating a mosaic mirror Minecraft® pixel craft and play using brightly colored faux gems, Minecraft-inspired games! It's even glass mosaics, baubles, beads and more fun than Minecraft®! buttons. This beautiful mirror makes a great gift for Mother's Day or any occasion! Mysteries of Flight Tuesday, April 3rd 5-6pm Uncover the science behind flying! Build your own gliders, Dreamcatchers hovercrafts and airplanes and test Monday, April 30th 4-5pm them out on a runway. Use trial Come join us to learn about the dream catcher, and error techniques to perfect our what it is used for and make your very own designs in hopes of creating the one of a kind dream catcher! perfect flying machines!

YOUNG ADULTS (GRADES 6-12) Registration is required, and begins Thursday, February 22nd @ 9:30AM for Gold Coast Public Library residents and one week later for non-residents. Register online or in-person at the Reference Desk.

Teen Waffle Breakfast Blackout Poetry Saturday, March 31st 11-12:30pm Saturday, April 14th 4:30-5:30pm Make homemade waffles with whipped cream, strawberry Enjoy some relaxing creative compote and bacon. time! Listen to music and eat pizza while making "blackout" poetry using sharpies, old Community Service Opportunity: newspapers, magazines, and Toys for Shelter Dogs books. Tuesday, April 3rd 7-9pm Create cards designed to promote shelter dogs adoptions, and make toys to keep the dogs entertained while they await their fur-ever homes. Each participant receives two hours of community service credit. No Bake Cooking Class Thursday, April 19th 7-8pm Make Your Own Zine Learn to make no-bake snacks including truffles and chocolate covered pretzels! Take your snacks and recipe Tuesday, April 10th 7-8:30pm cards home so that you can make them again and again! Zines are unique, small self- published books on themes or topics thought to be too controversial or subject Community Service Opportunity: specific for widespread Shark Tank publication. Come with Monday, April 23rd 6-8pm your friends and join us for an evening of zine-making! Break into groups and come up with an original business Learn more about what they idea; then make a business plan and present your idea. are and make a zine on a topic or issue you’re passionate Prizes awarded and snacks provided! Each participant about. No rules, no limits...just boundless creativity! receives two hours of community service credit.

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Registration is required for all adult programs. Unless otherwise noted, adults only please. Registration begins Thursday, February 22nd @ 9:30AM for Gold Coast Public Library residents and one week later for non-residents.

Essential Oil Glycerin Soap Spring Gardening with the Plant Doctor Monday, March 12th 7pm Wednesday, April 11th 7pm Andrea Giordano explains the benefits of glycerin soap Christine Doctor gives an amazing presentation and answers and shows you how easy it is to make your own. A non- all your questions about spring gardening. refundable $3 fee is due at time of registration.

Meraki Paint Party at the Library Spring Berry Cream Muffins with Chef Rob Wednesday, April 25th 6:30pm Wednesday, March 21st 6:30pm Under the guidance of Celicia Cargill from Spring is here...time to make a dozen Spring Berry Cream Authentic HeArtworks, make a Meraki Muffins to bake at home!A non-refundable $7 fee is due at painting! A non-refundable $10 fee is due time of registration. Each participant must bring to class: at time of registration. large bowl, medium bowl, large spoon, medium muffin pan.

Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer Make Toys for Shelter Pets Monday, April 30th 7pm Monday, March 26th 7pm Professor Thomas Germano’s presentation brings the “Show Make toys for shelter cats and dogs of the Year" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Gold to play with while they wait for their Coast Public Library. The lecture will beautifully highlight forever homes! Michelangelo’s life, times and work. Sponsored by Friends of the Gold Coast Library

Eye-See-U Tote Wednesday, March 28th 7pm Monet's Garden Want to be on the cutting edge of contemporary fashion? Monday, May 7th 7pm Decorate a tote bag with a fun "eye" theme or any pattern of Under the guidance of Doris Benter, create an acrylic your choosing using permanent markers, glitter, and glue. painting on glass inspired by Monet's garden in Giverny Doris Benter shows you how. A non-refundable $3 fee is due France. A non-refundable $3 fee is due at time of registration at time of registration. . Book Planter Monday, April 2nd 6:30pm GAMING PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY Join art instructor Shirley Ruby Mah Jong and create a beautiful planter out of an old book! Decorate pages with Mondays, March 5th, 12th, 19th 6:45pm stamped designs and paper flowers; Master Mah Jong teacher Jacqui Palatnik returns to teach then fill the planter with colorful the ancient, classic game. All levels welcome. Learn how pebbles and an air plant. A non- to play, or brush up on your strategy! refundable $3 fee is due at time of registration . Bring a glue gun, glue sticks, and sharp paper scissors to class. Learn to Play Canasta Vanity Crate Wednesdays, May 2nd, 9th, 23rd 6:45pm Wednesday, April 4th 7pm Master Canasta player Jacqui Palatnik teaches the art of playing Canasta. Make an adorable home decor vanity crate guaranteed to Beginners welcome! brighten up any room! A non-refundable $3 fee is due at time of registration . The 2018 North Shore Reads is Here! See Page 1 for Details. 5 ADULTS (CONTINUED)

Sunday Afternoons at the Library! All Shows Begin at 2PM.

Eddie and Jean Costello's The Other Frank Trash or Treasure Antique Roadshow Sunday, April 15th Sunday, March 4th "The Other Frank" serenades Do you have some- you with Sinatra favorites and thing old, unusual, or more! bizarre? Do you think it might have some Naomi Zeitlin's "A Tribute to America" value? Eddie appraises one item per person for Sunday, May 6th FREE while educating Join Naomi Zeitlin at the Annex! Her amazing voice and entertaining! and jazzy style make her "Tribute to America” like nothing else you’ve ever experienced!

Irish Stories and Songs with Jim Hawkins Long Island Authors Series Sunday, March 11th Get in the mood for St. Patrick’s Throughout the year, the library will be hosting a series of Day! Jim regales you with author visits from the Long Island Authors Group. traditional Irish tales and stories of his own personal experiences. Articulate and entertaining, Jack Bilello his theatre background shines Wednesday, March 14th 7pm through. You’ll laugh, sing, and A former Fulbright Scholar and History Chairperson, have a grand ol' time! Jack has won acclaim as a speaker and is an authority on World War II. His presentation covers the cataclysmic period of the Second World War, emphasizing many of Page Turners Book Discussion those who served during our country's greatest peril.

Only Child by Rhiannon Navin Monday, March 19th 7pm Frank Vetro Let’s read and discuss Ms. Navin’s Wednesday, April 18th 7pm debut novel Only Child together. By Frank Vetro, author of Standing learning about the characters and on Principal, shares his tragic, yet understanding the events of the story, inspirational, story in the hope of we’ll gain insight into this amazing helping others and effecting change. novel and be well-prepared for her A school principal, mentor and life upcoming author visit on Thursday, coach, Frank captivates his audience March 22nd at 7 PM. as he weaves his personal story with local and global themes.

GOOD READS WITH SARAH SIEGEL BOOK DISCUSSIONS - RESERVE YOUR COPIES TODAY!

Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann Wednesday, March 14th 2pm Wednesday, April 18th 2pm In 1930’s Brooklyn, eleven-year-old Anna In the 1920s, after oil is discovered Kerrigan accompanies her father on a money run for the mob to Manhattan Beach beneath their land, the richest people where they meet gangster Dexter Styles. in the world are the members of Years later, after her father disappears Oklahoma’s Osage Indian Nation. But, and she becomes the first female diver at the hands of greedy white men, they at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Anna has a not only suffered manipulation but also rendezvous with Styles which takes a turn were systematically murdered. for the worse. 6 TUESDAY AND FRIDAY MOVIES AT THE ANNEX Doors open 20 minutes prior to showing. Movies begin promptly at 2pm unless otherwise noted. Movies listed are subject to change. New Release Tuesdays This Month Features 2018 Oscar ® Nominees! Friday Night is Movie Nights at the Library March 23rd @ 7:30pm The Darkest Hour April 20th @ 7:30pm To Be Announced

Film Buff Fridays

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri March 13th Tom Jones (1963) March 9th After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter's A chronicle of the misadventures of the foundling Tom Jones murder case, a woman (Frances McDormand) makes a bold (Albert Finney), whose easy charm seems to lead him astray at move, painting three signs leading into her town with a message every turn from his beloved (Susannah York). Tom Jones won directed at the town's revered chief of police. (90 minutes) four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. (128 minutes)

Roman J. Israel, Esq. March 27th Hud (1963) March 23rd Denzel Washington was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar® for Paul Newman plays the rebellious son of a respectable rancher his role as an idealistic defense attorney who finds himself in who’s continually at odds with his aging father (Melvyn a crisis that leads to extreme action. Colin Farrell costars. (122 Douglas). Patricia Neal won the Best Actress Oscar for her role minutes) as the family’s housekeeper. (112 minutes)

The Shape of Water April 10th Written on the Wind (1956) April 6th In the high security government laboratory where she works, Stylish tale of a Texas oil magnate brought down by the excesses Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Her of his spoiled offspring. Starring Robert Stack, Lauren Bacall life is changed forever when she discovers a secret classified and Dorothy Malone (1924-2018) who won a Best Supporting experiment. Nominated for a Best Picture Oscar®. (123 minutes) Actress Oscar®. (100 minutes)

Phantom Thread April 24th Stalag 17 (1953) April 20th Daniel Day-Lewis plays a renowned dressmaker whose William Holden (won Best Actor Oscar®) portrays the jaded fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman Sergeant J.J. Sefton, a prisoner at the notorious German prison (Vicky Krieps), who becomes his muse and lover. Nominated for camp, who spends his days dreaming up rackets and trading with 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. (130 minutes) the Germans for special privileges. (120 minutes)

UPCOMING JOB PREPARATION WORKSHOPS Give Your Career a Jump Start at the Library! All Sessions Begin at 6:45. Attendance at all 3 Sessions is NOT Required.

Session 1 - Job Search and Resume Techniques - Monday, April 9th Learn how to use the Internet to find that perfect job! In this lecture and demo class, learn how to develop a powerful resume, use online job search websites, and formulate a job search process that works for you. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of the Internet and an email address. Session 2 - Create a Resume - Monday, April 16th In this hands-on class, you will learn how to create, style, format and email a powerful resume. Prerequisites: completion of Computer 1st Grade for Grownups class or equivalent knowledge and an email address. Session 3 - Job Search and Interviewing Techniques - Monday, April 23rd In this lecture and discussion class, learn about the job search process including responding to ads and methods of communication. Interviewing topics include how to do pre-interview research, your appearance, how to respond to interviewers’ questions, and follow up.

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Library Hours Get Ready for Spring Cleaning! Monday through Thursday - 9am to 9pm Paper Shredding Friday and Saturday - 10am to 6pm Saturday, March 24th 9am - Noon Spring cleaning? Have papers that Sunday - Noon to 5pm need shredding? Bring them to the The library will be closed on: Library! The shredding truck will be in the train station parking lot to help Sunday, April 1st (Easter) securely discard them.

Gold Coast Memories Defensive Driving AARP Defensive Driving! Tuesday, April 17th 9am-4pm This course is designed for NYS licensed and insured drivers. Must show proof of New York Heritage is a great online resource available free to anyone interested in learning about New York State current AARP membership at history, people, and places. It is linked to the Local History time of registration to pay a page on the library website www.goldcoastlibrary.org or non-refundable $20 fee. Non- you can access it directly at: nyheritage.org. members pay a non-refundable $25 fee. One check per person please, payable to AARP. Please bring a Collections from numerous New York libraries - including brown-bag lunch to class. the Gold Coast Public Library's digital archive - museums, and other institutions are contained in this newly-designed, easy-to-navigate website. Items that can be viewed or Library Board of Trustees downloaded include photographs, postcards, letters, diaries, maps, books, and more! Nancy Benchimol, President Rosemarie Ryba, Vice-President Barbara Palermo, Treasurer Upcoming Meetings and Events Amy Kempton, Secretary Library Board of Trustees Meetings Jennine Bernesby Wednesdays, March 28th; April 18th- 7:30pm Rudolph Hertlein Craig Henneberger Friends of the Gold Coast Library Meeting David Martin Monday, March 5th; April 2nd - 10:30am Anthony Papiro Cold Spring Harbor Walking Tour Library Director — Michael Morea Tuesday, May 15th from 10:30am - 2pm Newsletter Editor — Susan Zaremba