A monthly guide to your community library, its programs and services

Issue No. 271, November 2011

November schedule The library will be open from 11 a.m. Photography Gallery to be to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 and closed on Thursday, November 24 named for Martin Vogel in observance of Thanksgiving Day. On Thursday, November 3, the library’s Photography Gallery will be formally named in honor of Martin Vogel. Award-winning photographer George Kalinsky will be the guest speaker. In addition to being the official photographer for Madison Square Garden, Kalinsky is one of the Resume Review most famous image-makers of our time, as his lens has captured some of the most important Turn in your best resume at our faces, places and events in the world of sports, entertainment and politics. George Kalinsky (l) November 9 Job Fair. Career coach and Martin Vogel are pictured at right. Story inside . . . Diane Reynolds, M.S. Ed., will offer free, individual, half-hour resume “tune-ups” by appointment on Novem- ber 5 and 7. Sign up now to reserve your space by calling the Reference Room at 883-4400, Ext. 111. See the Job Fair story in this issue.

Health Screenings The St. Francis Hospital Outreach Van will be at the library on Tuesday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to offer free blood pressure, choles- terol and diabetes screenings. No appointment necessary. This program is sponsored by the Health Advisory Council. We also have our regular blood pressure screening on the sec- ond Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fortune & Spirits Homework help Visit pwpl.org and click on “Live Homework Help” to connect to a live tutor for one-to-one help. Also, check out Tutor.com To Go™ for iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch — it’s the free mobile companion for Tutor.com. This service is made possible by the Friends of the Port Washington Public Library and the Bernard L. Fendrich Memorial Youth Fund.

Jen Chapin Trio performs November 21 Text your question On Tuesday, November 21 at on a new album, and songs from the Chapin’s last CD release, Light Try our free text message reference 7 p.m., the library will welcome the upcoming CD will be included in her of Mine, provided a timely reflection service. Text us at 66746 and start Jen Chapin Trio, which will perform library set. on the meaning of patriotism. The your question with ASKPWPL. Ser- as part of our SoundSwap series. Chapin’s role as activist, educa- musician-activist applies her artistic vice is available during library hours. Praised as “…soulfully poetic tor and mother hold equal impor- insight to the repertoire of iconic urban folk music,” Jen Chapin’s tance to her musical accomplish- songwriters such as David Bowie, unique blend of funky folk and ments. Her life-long involvement in Bruce Springsteen and John Len- World Festival earthy jazz has earned her kudos WHY, an organization (co-launched non to explore notions of power and The library is planning a celebration from NPR, People Magazine, The by her father Harry) that supports fear, resignation and protest. Two of cultures in a worldwide festival on Today Show and Jazz Times, among innovative, community-based solu- original compositions, “Insatiable” April 29, 2012. If you want to contrib- others. She has appeared on Late tions to hunger and poverty, contin- and “Lullabye,” underscore the ute to this global festivity, and want Nite with Conan O’ Brien, has ues to have an urgent relevancy. She message of the project, an affirma- your heritage to be represented, been honored by the USA Song- holds a BA in International Relations tion of a growing movement away please call Peggy O’Hanlon at 883- writing Competition, appeared on and has traveled and studied exten- from the politics of fear toward the 4400, Ext. 147 or send an e-mail to stage with Bruce Springsteen, and sively in Mexico and Zimbabwe. In politics of possibility. [email protected] opened for the likes of Bruce Horn- addition to touring, she presents This program is sponsored by sby and the Neville Brothers. workshops and lectures on music, the Friends of the Library. Chapin is currently working lyric-writing and activism. Jamie Titus and Kindle now compatible

Vassily Primakov The Port Washington Pub- lic Library is excited to announce that its eBook collection is now compatible with the Amazon® collaborate Kindle eBook reader. The Power of Music: The Tonal Impressions of Jamie Titus Patrons can download will be displayed in the Main Gallery November 2 - 30 popular and classic eBooks to a Kindle device or any mobile The Art Advisory Council hosts a reception for the artist at 2 p.m. on device running the free Kindle Saturday, November 12 with a special performance at 3 p.m. app, such as iPhone®, iPad®, Android™, and more. To get started, visit www.pwpl.org and Renowned pianist Vassi- inspired the artist’s new se- click on “Download eBooks and audiobooks” on the bottom left ly Primakov and artist Jamie ries Tones of Rachmaninoff. of the page. Titus explore the relationship Art Advisory Council The library’s service also between musical interpreta- exhibitions/programs are offers eBooks and audiobooks tion and artistic visualization privately funded by dona- for use on a PC or Mac computer, popular mobile devices such as with a performance of 8 pre- tions to the Port Washington a Smartphone or MP3 player, ludes by Rachmaninoff which Library Foundation. and eBook readers such as the Barnes & Noble® Nook™ and the Sony® Reader. The library and other Nas- sau County libraries partner with OverDrive, Inc., a global leader in eBook distribution for libraries and schools, to offer this service.

Job Fair Wednesday, November 9 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 35 employers will be on site to Di Bostoner Klezmer to honor Alper’s Hardware meet with prospective employees. This event is sponsored by the On Monday, November 14 along with their families, carry on good on his promise, and their New York State Department of at 7:30 p.m., the Port Washington the Alper’s tradition that began back legacy of serving the community Public Library proudly presents an in 1911 when the Alpers opened a continues today. According to Adam Labor and the Port Washington evening of music with Di Bostoner jewelry store at 89 Main Street. Novick, members of the family have Public Library’s Jobs and Careers Klezmer in honor of Alper’s Hard- The store’s transition to hard- served on the boards of multiple Center. No registration required. ware. ware began with the purchase of a charitable organizations, been ac- Call 883-4400, Ext. 117 for more The trio will present an excit- neighboring auto parts store (first to tively supportive of local recycling information. ing program of authentic, dynamic sell Model T parts in Port Washing- efforts and host Karmacue, an an- European and American Klezmer ton) and both businesses eventually nual BBQ festival that raises money Libraries have become es- music — in styles ranging from 19th consolidated to its current location and awareness for the Community sential in helping New Yorkers century European to 1950s “club at 81 Main Street. Alper’s continued Chest of Port Washington. Doris with their job and career search- date” material — as well as their to adapt to the times and Port Wash- and her husband Mark, Sheryl and es. Here, we build on this trend own compositions written in these ington’s needs. her husband Lew, and Adam and by offering free, individual, ca- traditions. The Alper family’s pride and Brian are grateful for the recogni- reer assistance by appointment, This program is funded by affinity for Port Washington is best tion of their 100 years in business and a section of our reference a donation to the Port Washington demonstrated by a letter Sheryl and the generous donation made by department is designated as the Library Foundation from library and Doris’s father David wrote to Myron Blumenfeld. Jobs & Careers Center. Soon trustee Myron Blumenfeld, who the Port Washington News when If you wish to honor or re- you’ll be able to access our Jobs wishes to dedicate the evening’s he was in the Pacific during WWII. member someone with a concert & Careers Blog at www.pwpl.org festivities to Alper’s Hardware, which “We boys in the Service, away or other library program, please Recent workshops spon- is celebrating its 100th Anniversary from home, have been thinking a contact the library at 883-4401. sored by our library’s Jobs & as proud members of, and business lot about our home town. We have Sponsorship opportunities start at Careers Csenter have taught owners in, the Port Washington decided that when we get back $1000 or the cost of the program, patrons the ins and outs of community. home again we are going to take a whichever is greater, and honorees franchising, explored various Sisters Doris Alper Novick and leading part in the building of the must have a clear connection to the aspects of social media and re- Sheryl Alper Cohen, granddaughters community.” library or Port Washington. viewed interviewing skills and of founders Sam and Mary Alper, David and his wife Fay made resume writing techniques. PWPL has Pride in Port Members of the Friends of who participated with a library book the Library Board gave of their cart drill team routine. Thanks to all time to show their pride in Port who particpated, and thanks to Will Washington and in the library. They Wright for sharing this photo. marched behind the library staff,

Martin Vogel: Capturing the Moment

A resident of Port Washington in advertising marketing and as a and founder of the Photography business owner in New York City. Club of Long Island, Martin Vogel Photography immediately became celebrates his artistic career with my life-long passion. I shared this a new book and gallery exhibition, passion with my wife Mil Vogel who, Capturing the Moment. for more than 50 years, happily and The library’s photography helpfully joined me in many of my gallery will be renamed The Mar- most daring and possibly dangerous tin Vogel Photography Gallery at a photographic odysseys. Over time, ceremony on Thursday, November as I shot more than a hundred thou- 3 at 8 p.m., during which Martin sand images, I became convinced will welcome guest speaker George that a great picture is produced Kalinsky, the official photographer not by owning the most expensive, of Madison Square Garden and Ra- technologically advanced camera dio City Music Hall. The gallery is equipment, but by thinking care- being renamed in consideration of fully, composing and then shooting Martin’s generous bequest to the ‘from the brain, eye and heart.’ Yes, Port Washington Library Founda- even point-and-shoot cameras (and tion’s Endowment Fund. now iPads) can produce a great George Kalinsky is recog- image. Photography is more about nized as one of the greatest pho- the person who photographs than tographers in the world, having about the equipment used to create captured some of the most impor- the image.” tant faces, places and events in sports, entertainment and politics. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art; the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the International Center for Photogra- phy; the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum; and in a spectacular billboard display throughout Times Square, drawing the attention of the media throughout the world and Foundation Gala 2011 the millions of people who pass by Navigating the Future of the Library them each day. Among his many awards and distinctions are the The Library Foundation Board would like to thank all who attended its Gala on September 2001 International Photographer 24. The event centered around the nautical theme “Navigating the Future of the Library.” of the Year award from the photog- Community honorees were Andrea Watson and Guy LaMotta, both of whom have been intimately involved with boats, sailing and Manhasset Bay for many years. The raphy industry (PMDA), the 2010 Port Washington Library Foundation’s first Leonard Wurzel Public Service Award was National Arts Club Medal of Honor, presented to Sandra Cardiello. Guests enjoyed a seafood buffet by Ayhan’s Mediterranean and his induction into the New York Marketplace and a musical performance by Kristy Cates of Broadway’s Wicked. A nautical City Basketball Hall of Fame. history exhibit adorned the reading room walls and memorabilia from Port’s yacht clubs was on display. The evening was complete with a beautiful sunset over Manhasset Bay. In referring to his book, Mar- tin says, “I wrote this book for the Pictured above: Honorees Sandra Cardiello, Guy Lamotta and Andrea Watson; Library photographer who, like me, never Director Nancy Curtin and Library Board President Lee Aitken; Gala Chair Edie Katz and Dr. Stanley Katz; Nancy Curtin, Guy Lamotta and Foundation Board President Michael gave up his day job. I discovered Pollack; Leonard Wurzel and Sandra Cardiello; Andrea Watson and Nancy Curtin photography as a release from the tension and multi-tasking of my job November Library Kids Welcome to the page for Children’s Services. Be sure to look here for upcoming exhibits, programs and articles relating to Children’s Services and the Parenting Information Center. Parents: Please comply with the age guidelines for these programs and be prepared to show proof of local residency.

Early Childhood

To register or inquire about the following programs, please call Children’s Services at 883-4400, Ext. 150.

Toddler Story Time – Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2½ to 3½ with an adult. No registration required. Does not meet November 8.

Tummy Time – Thursdays, November 3, 10, 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon. For children between the ages of 3 months to pre-crawlers with an adult. Because babies are spending more time on their backs than ever before due to the recommendations set by the American Academy of Pediatrics, they need lots of Tummy Time to develop their muscle strength and coordination. You and your child will be led in song, rhymes and simple stories. There will be time for playing with rattles, soft blocks and other developmentally appropriate toys. Registration began October 24.

Preschool Story Time – Fridays at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. For children ages 3½ to 5 without an adult. No registration required. Does not meet November 25. Kindergarten through

Thanksgiving Craft – Monday, November 14 at 12 noon or 1 p.m. Enjoy a holiday craft, stories and songs. For children ages 2½ to 5 with an adult. Sixth Grade Registration begins November 7. To register or inquire about the following programs, please call Children’s Services at 883-4400, Ext. 150. Pajama Story Time – Wednesday, November 16 at 7 p.m. Come in pajamas and listen to bedtime stories. For children ages 2½ to 5 with an adult. Family members welcome. No registration required. After School Story Time – Wednesdays at 4 p.m.For children in kindergarten through second grade without an adult. No registration required. Does not meet November 23. PlayHooray – Monday, November 28. A preschool music and movement program. Ages birth to 17 months with an adult at 10 a.m. Ages 18 months to 2½ years with an adult at 10:45 a.m. Ages 18 months to 4 with an adult Tweens’ Night Out is “Beatles Night” – Friday, November 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 11:30 a.m. Ages 2½ to 5 with an adult at 12:30 p.m. Registration begins Students in grades 5 and 6 are invited for a fun evening ‘With a Little Help November 21. from Your Friends’, Elise May (director of Let’s Do a Show and Let’s Tell a Story) and Jake Glickman (musical director of Let’s Do a Show). Learn a medley of Beatles tunes and sing, dance and watch it back on video. Just ‘Imagine’ how much fun you’ll have. Registration in progress.

Book Bunch – Thursday, November 17 at 4 p.m. Monthly book discussion Family Film for children in grades 3 and 4. Call for availability. Page Turners – Tuesday, November 29 at 7:15 p.m. Monthly book discussion Popeye for children in grades 5 and 6. Call for availability.. (1980-113 minutes)

Monday, November 7 at 7 p.m. Family Holiday Program Based on the Popeye characters Roger Greenawalt of Beatles Complete on Ukelele created by E.C. Segar, Olive Oyl, Friday, November 25 at 2 p.m. Wimpy and Bluto join Popeye (Rob- in Williams) in his adventures in the Celebrate the holiday weekend with Roger Greenawalt of Beatles Com- seaside harbor of Sweethaven. This plete on and enjoy popular Beatles songs. Do you own a ukulele comedy feature film is directed by or know someone who does? Bring it with you and be invited on stage to Robert Altman and scripted by Jules learn simple tunes and play along. Feiffer. Rated PG for parental guid- ance. Co-sponsored by the Friends Roger Greenawalt is a musician and producer based in Brooklyn. With of the Library. ukulele in hand, he is re-recording all 185 original Beatles songs with 185 different singers and releasing them weekly on the internet via www. sBeatlesCompleteOnUkulele.com and iTunes. Since 1987, Roger has pro- duced records with numerous musicians including Willy Nelson, , David Crosby, Graham Nash, , Brandon Marsalis, Parenting and Joe Strummer. Meet the Babysitter Reception – Thursday, November 10 from 5:30 to 6 p.m.: Families of all ages are invited. Tickets are required and will be available Need a babysitter? Meet our new “graduates” of the Teen Babysitting beginning November 14. Co-sponsored by Wright Music Incorporated of Workshop at a brief reception co-sponsored by Young Adult Services and Port Washington and the Children’s Advisory Council, which is privately the Parent Resource Center. No registration required. funded by donations to the Port Washington Library Foundation. Register beginning November 15 ReInvention Workshop Registration begins on Tues- ReInvention Hotshot and has spo- day, November 15 in person or ken at conferences and corporate by calling 883-4400, Ext. 136 for meetings, and coached individuals a program that will take place on and business executives. Ann has Saturday, December 3 from 10:30 reinvented herself many times, a.m. to 1:30 p.m. most recently when she moved to As presenter Ann Fry will tell New York to start over. you, “When you want things to be different, you need to ReEnergize, RePurpose and ReInvent as you connect with your passions and dreams.” In Ms. Fry’s workshop, you will learn the 7½ Steps to Tran- scend the Status Quo. MAC welcomes mezzo soprano and pianist Through exercises, coach- ing and interaction, you will go The Music Advisory Council Orchestra; Mozart’s Mass in C Mi- through the process and create welcomes mezzo soprano Laurie nor with Yale Symphony; Haydn’s your plan of action. At the end of Rubin and pianist Marija Stroke Harmonie Mass with Oakland/ East the workshop, you will be empow- on Sunday, November 13 at 3 Bay Symphony; a benefit concert of ered with the knowledge to step p.m. They will perform songs by duets with opera star Frederica von into your BOLD new self! Joaquin Rodrigo, Gabriel Fauré, Stade; Barber’s Knoxville Summer This program is sponsored Bruce Adolphe, Frederick Loewe, of 1915 with the Oberlin College by the library’s Jobs & Careers Richard Rodgers, Meredith Wilson, Orchestra under the baton of John Information Center. Cole Porter and George Gershwin, Williams; a benefit performance Ann Fry lives in New York. and a Yiddish medley by Abraham with Marvin Hamlisch; concerts She has been a psychotherapist, a Ellstein and Molly Picon. Music in both the Terrace Theater and college professor and author. Advisory Council programs are the Millennium Stage at the John For the past fifteen years, privately funded by donations F. Kennedy Center and the White Ann has established herself as The to the Port Washington Library House in Washington, D.C. Foundation. Pianist Marija Stroke has Mezzo soprano Laurie Rubin performed in chamber music and received high praise from The New solo recitals throughout the United York Times chief classical music States, Canada, Europe, Russia and critic Anthony Tommasini who Hong Kong. Described by The New wrote she possesses “compelling York Times as “delightfully extro- FOL artistry,” “communicative power,” verted, Ms. Stroke’s playing was and that her voice displays “earthy, splendid,” Ms. Stroke performs at rich, and poignant qualities.” The such music festivals as Caramoor, Friends Los Angeles Times special critic the City of London Festival, Soirées Josef Woodard wrote that Laurie des Junies in France, Chamber Mu- gives a “charismatic, multi-textured sic Virginia, the Moab Festival in & Family performance,” and “Rubin seems to Utah, La Jolla Summerfest, Juneau have an especially acute intuition Jazz and Classics, and Chamber about the power and subtleties of Music Northwest. She has made Days sound and she was a compelling concerto appearances in the United The Friends of the Library ex- force at the center of the music.” States, France, Germany and Aus- tends a warm invitation to all. Recent career highlights in- tria. The Apollo Trio, in which Ms. clude her United Kingdom solo Stroke plays with violinist Curtis Saturday, November 5 from recital debut performance at Wig- Macomber and cellist Michael 1 to 4 p.m.: Paperback Book more Hall in London as well as her Kannen, has performed to critical solo recital debut at Weill Recital acclaim in the United States and in Swap Hall at Carnegie Hall. She has per- Europe. formed Berlioz’ “Les Nuits d’Été” Complete bios will be printed Sunday, November 6 at 1:30 with the Burbank Philharmonic in the recital program. p.m.: Professor Orin Gross- man, Fairfield University, will give a talk on George Gershwin and play Exhilarating Exhibitions “Rhapsody In Blue.” Monday, November 7 at 7 p.m.: Family Film: Popeye with Excursion Robin Williams On Wednesday, December 14, lunch, we’ll stop at Bard Graduate we will visit the newly renovated Center, for their current exhibition Tuesday, November 8 at New-York Historical Society for a Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones. guided tour of highlights from their Our bus will depart the library 7:30 p.m.: New York Times collection. The museum houses parking lot at 9 a.m. and return at sportswriter and Port resident extraordinary treasures including approximately 6 p.m. Participation George Vecsey will give a talk Tiffany stained glass, Audubon’s is limited to 24. The all inclusive fee on his latest book, Stan Mu- original watercolors, an early 20th of $95 per person is due at registra- sial: An American Life. century gambling wheel from Co- tion, which began last month. Call ney Island, and much more. After 883-4400, Ext. 136 for availability. See calendar for descriptions. audio fiction and nonfiction titles. titles. nonfiction and fiction of audio collection online an Books, ing Talk- Tumble to listen and back Sit Fall into Tumble Books of theLibrary. limited. Co-sponsored by the Friends is Space p.m. 4 to 12 from Program 1 in TeenSpace. Workshop fee is $5. November begins Registration tor. - instruc Aid CPR/AED/First Cross Red certified a Catuogno, Ildiko by Teens: for Course tion Certifica CPR Cross Red American December 3 Center. 5:30to6p.m. co-sponsored by the Parent reception Resource brief a at children young of parents meet to opportunity an the Teen Babysitting Workshop have Babysitters the Meet 4:30to5:30p.m. ously registered. previ those For Children. taining Workshop: Babysitting Teen November 10 4:30to5:30p.m. registered. previously those For Emergencies. Teen Babysitting Workshop November 3 What’s newinTeenSpaceforgrades7through12? Published by the PORT WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY One Library Drive Port Washington, NY 11050-2794 Phone: 516/883-4400 pwpl E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.pwpl.org : Graduates of of Graduates Issue No. 271, November 2011 LIBRARY TRUSTEES: Presented Presented :

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