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Issue No. 265, May 2011

May holiday

The library will be closed on Sunday, Reserve now: FOL Book & Author Luncheon on May 8 in observance of Mother’s Day and will be closed Saturday, Sunday May 13 featuring Carlos Eire and Meg Wolitzer and Monday, May 28, 29 & 30 for Me- morial Day Weekend.

The Friends of the Library family before and during the Castro (FOL) proudly announces two cele- revolution. Learning to Die in Miami Library Budget Vote brated authors will be featured at the continues Dr. Eire’s personal story. & Trustee Election 42nd annual Richard D. Whittemore He and his brother were among The library budget passed by a vote Book & Author Luncheon on Friday, 14,000 unaccompanied children of 563 (yes) to 129 (no). Myron Blu- May 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. airlifted from Cuba in 1962. Oscar Hi- menfeld, Nancy Comer and Lee Aitken at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links. juelos calls the book “eloquent and were elected to the Library Board of Carlos Eire, National Book moving” and Kirkus Reviews says it Trustees. Award winner for his memoir Wait- “will leave readers wanting more.” ing for Snow in Havana: Confessions Carlos Eire earned his Ph.D. of a Cuban Boy, will speak on his new in 1979 at Yale University where he Latino Celebration memoir of growing up as a Cuban is now Riggs Professor of History Join the fun on May 1. Story in this exile in the United States, Learning and Religious Studies. issue. to Die in Miami: Confessions of Refu- The Ten-Year Nap, Meg gee Boy (Simon & Schuster). Novel- Wolitzer’s best-selling 2008 novel, ist Meg Wolitzer, author of The New provoked impassioned comments Citizenship Classes Times bestseller The Ten-Year from both sides of the “Mommy The library will offer free Citizenship Nap, will speak on her new novel, Wars.” In her newest novel, The Preparation Classes on Saturdays, The Uncoupling (Riverhead Books). Uncoupling, a sparkling, slightly May 7 and 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 Reservation brochures for the surreal, comedy of manners, Ms. p.m. Contact Peggy O’Hanlon at 883- event are now in the library and can Wolitzer invokes the ancient Greek 4400, Ext. 147 to register. See the be viewed and printed online (www. play Lysistrata (in which women go Calendar of Events for details. pwpl.org/fol). For reservation in- on a sex strike against men until a formation contact Tinu Thakore at war ends) to focus upon the power 767-1142 or [email protected]. The of relationships. People magazine’s Blood Drive cost of the luncheon is $60. 4-star review says of the book: “Stun- Community Blood Drive on Monday, The Friends also seeks event ningly insightful, characteristically May 9 from 3 to 8 p.m. See the Calen- sponsors. Contact Ellen Zimmer- hilarious, Wolitzer’s latest holds a dar of Events for details. man at [email protected] or mirror up to modern America, au- 883-3298. Event sponsors receive thoring a shock of recognition amid complimentary tickets and special the laughter.” Health Screenings publicity. Meg Wolitzer, a Long Island The St. Francis Hospital Outreach Van Waiting for Snow in Havana native, is a graduate of Brown Uni- will be at the library on Thursday, May told of Carlos Eire’s childhood and versity. She is the author of eight 12. No appointment necessary. See the coming of age in a privileged Cuban previous novels. Calendar of Events for details.

Text a Librarian Text us your questions at 66746 and Author Marc Eliot on Paul Simon begin your question with ASKPWPL (that’s our keyword). Limit questions Although it’s hard to believe, Alice in Wonderland, and how their to no more than 160 characters. the breakaway hit album Rhymin’ pattern of breaking up and reunit- Simon was released 38 years ago. ing began long before they became In Paul Simon: A Life (Wiley, “Simon & Garfunkel.” Catalog search from 2010) New York Times bestselling On Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m., biographer Marc Eliot presents the Marc Eliot will share some of the your mobile device most detailed and comprehensive surprising twists and turns of Si- AirPAC (m.alisweb.org), an online account to date of the incredible mon’s life and work. catalog designed for small-screen life and career of this multitalented, Since no discussion of a mu- browsers on Smartphones and PDAs, dynamic, and influential music icon. sician would be complete without allows you to search the library catalog Eliot’s biography reveals how musical illustration, Stu Markus will and view your library record from any- Simon’s immigrant parents encour- do the honors. where, at any time. AirPAC includes aged his musical development from Books will be available for full search capabilities. You can even an early age, how he became friends purchase and signing. This program reserve and request items. AirPAC with a tall gangly schoolmate who is sponsored by the Friends of the for Smartphones works with iPhone, threatened to steal his musical thun- Library. iPad, iPod Touch, BlackBerry Storm der in a grade-school production of and Bold, Motorola Droid, HTC Droid Eris and Palm Pre. Music Council welcomes saxophonist

The Music Advisory Coun- solo performances have taken cil welcomes saxophonist Ashu him around the world. Upcoming on Sunday, May 15 at 3 p.m. with dates include concerts in Russia, selections from Rachmaninoff, South Africa, Montreal, London, Debussy and others. He will be New Zealand, Poland and Finland accompanied by pianist Kuang- He tours regularly as soloist Hao Huang with renowned orchestras, and At age 26, Ashu has estab- critics have raved that he’s “just lished an extraordinary ability as much fun to watch as he is to to communicate with audiences listen to” (Dallas Morning News). through his charismatic and mov- While many people have ing performance style. He began never heard the saxophone in playing the saxophone at age 10, concert music, Ashu has begun to and soon entered competitions. change this. “It’s really an incred- His recital debut was at Carnegie ible instrument,” he says. “It can Hall’s Weill Hall, and his concerto play with such emotional intensity, debut at DAR Constitution Hall sing like a voice, and effortlessly in Washington, D.C. Since then, project in the largest of halls. It’s capable of a lot of really beautiful things.” Ashu’s concert repertoire ranges from original soprano and Be Calm by Daniel J. Neff alto saxophone works by Ibert, Glazunov and Debussy, to his own arrangements of Piazzolla, Rach- maninoff and Morricone. The Photography Club Ashu has been featured on NBC, CBS and NPR. He also arranges works for saxophone of Long Island which he regularly performs in his concerts. He attended Northwest- nd ern University in Evanston, Illinois 32 Annual Exhibition and currently resides in Chicago. Music Council concerts are May 5 - June 30 privately funded by donations to the Port Washington Library Look for Musical Images, a digital slide presentation with music, on Foundation. Wednesday, May 11 at 8 p.m. and again on Friday, May 13 at 12:10 p.m.

From The Bonzos to to to the library: performs

On Thursday, May 5 at 7:30 “7th” or “unofficial” Python. a new Rutles line up. The show was p.m., legendary comedian, author Mr. Innes is featured in Terry so well received that Innes decided and songwriter Neil Innes brings his Gilliam’s film Jabberwocky, and he it was time for a new Rutles album career-spanning one-man show to acted alongside in (Rutles Archaeology), which yielded the library in a special Sound-Swap . He also teamed with the comeback single “Shangri-La.” event. (and ex-Beatle George Har- Innes also returned to television in British audiences first met rison) in the mid-70s to write for the 1998 with a series for Anglia and Innes in the late 1960s in the series series Rutland Weekend Television. A Discovery Channel called Away with , where he sketch on that show would provide Words, examining the roots of well worked alongside future Monty Py- the springboard to Innes’ next big known words and phrases. From thon members Eric Idle, success — The Rutles. Portraying there, Innes embarked on his Innes and Michael Palin. As a member of the -like Ron Nasty to Own Words tour around the country. the Bonzo Dog Band he appeared Idle’s Dirk McQuickly, Innes took A brief Bonzo Dog Band re- performing “” the ‘pre-Fab’ Four through TV spe- union delighted fans in the mid- in film Magical Mystery cials and a number of albums. 2000s, and in June 2008, a film about Tour. Paul McCartney returned the The saw Innes tour suc- Neil Innes called The Seventh Python favor by producing the group’s hit cessfully as a soloist, and contribute premiered at the Rockers Film Festi- single “I’m the Urban Spaceman.” to numerous top-rated children’s val. The film chronicled his associa- When the Bonzos split in 1970, programs as an actor, writer and tion with the Pythons, the Bonzos, Innes began a diverse and successful voice-over artist. Renewed interest in the Rutles — even The Beatles and career as a soloist and collaborator. The Rutles, prompted by the release Britpop band Oasis. At present, Neil In 1974, Innes re-joined the cir- of the soundtrack CD in 1990, led to Innes is embarking on a tour of the cle around Monty Python. In Monty a tribute album featuring a host of UK, Canada and the United States. Python and the Holy Grail, Innes respected underground and alterna- The Port Washington Public played the squire who gets squashed tive artists. Library is delighted to be the first by both a cow and a Trojan rabbit, At the 25th Anniversary Monty stop for this unique troubadour and and, of course, Sir Robin’s ill-fated Python tribute by American Cin- showman on a rare U.S. solo tour minstrel. His appearances in The Life emateque and the British Academy that will find Innes exploring his of Brian, as well as in many of their of Film and Television Arts, Innes entire career. live shows, earned him the tag of the took to the stage as Ron Nasty with Thanks for your support, Port Washington On April 12, the community came out strongly in favor of the library. We thank you for your continued support and hope that you’ll make use of our facilities in the coming year. From online services to collaborative learn- ing spaces to quiet study rooms and programs for all ages, the library truly offers something for everyone. I would like to extend a spe- cial thank you to the volunteers who gave their time on April 12 Bob’s Big Birthday Bash to help register voters and staff the voting machines. While we’re still not sure how many roads a man must walk down before you can call him a man, we are sure that the Beatnik Bard turns 70 on May 24. To celebrate the occasion, David Bailey, Josh Joffen and James O’Malley will be back on May 13 at 7:30 p.m. to sing some of ’s most iconic songs. Library Director Nancy Curtin

FOL University draws nearly 100 for scholarly lectures

On Sunday March 20, the sor of English, Baruch College, Friends of the Library’s FOL Univer- and curator at the Nassau County sity returned to a full house as two Museum of Art, offered an enthusi- accomplished academics spoke on astic and wide-ranging multimedia two fascinating topics. presentation on “Sea Fever: Artists Dr. Andrew Delbanco, Direc- and Composers View the Sea” tor of the American Studies Depart- These free lectures were part ment at Columbia University, lec- of the annual Ruth D. Bogen Memo- tured eruditely and compellingly on rial Lecture Series. Another FOL the topic of “Herman Melville, In His U, which is modeled on the idea of Time and Ours.” Dr. Delbanco was a one-day university, is planned for awarded the Great Teacher Award the fall. Look for information on all from the Society of Columbia Gradu- upcoming Friends events at www. ates and among his many honors pwpl.org/fol. Pictured are FOL U was named by Time Magazine as chairs and Friends board members “America’s Best Social Critic.” Ellen Zimmerman and Carol Hiller Dr. Charles A. Riley II, Profes- with Dr. Delbanco and Dr. Riley.

Little Drum, pastel • 40x30 Diana De Santis Faces / May 3 - 31 Caring for media materials The library offers tens of thou- user, please follow these guidelines sands of DVDs, videocassettes, mu- to keep everything in our collection Reception: Saturday, May 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. sic CDs and audiobooks in four dif- playing smoothly: Sponsored by the Art Advisory Council with private funding from the ferent formats. They provide hours • Take care not to crack the of entertainment and education for DVD or music CD when you re- Port Washington Library Foundation our borrowers, as long as they are move it from the case by pressing “The trickle of sunlight that starts a new day, the orange and lavender colors of dusk that end it, treated with care. If you are a media the center hub to release it. the energy of a young person, the compassion in a lined face are all excitements that motivate a painting for me. The world is filled with beauty, the paintings are endless.” — Diana De Santis continued on page 7 May 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 Programs To register and/or inquire about availability for the following programs, please call Children’s Services at 883-4400, Ext. 150.

PlayHooray - Monday, May 2. A music and movement program. Ages birth to 18 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 years with an adult at 11:30 a.m. Ages 2½ to 5 with an adult at 12:30 p.m. Registration began April 25 – call for availability.

Tummy Time - Thursdays, May, 12, 19 and 26 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Babies are spending more time on their backs than ever before due to the recom- mendations set by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Babies 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 ap- propriate toys. This program is for parents/caregivers with babies between the ages of 3 months to pre-crawlers. Limited registration begins May 5.

Pajama Story Time – Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. Come in pajamas and listen to bedtime stories. Ages 2½ to 6 with an adult. Family members welcome. Registration not required.

A Time For Kids – Monday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m., 12 noon or 1:15 p.m. Educa- tional activities combine preschool concepts and fun. For ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult. Registration begins May 16.

Hands On Music – Monday, June 6 at 12 noon or 1 p.m. Music, stories and songs. For ages 18 months to 5 years with an adult. Registration begins May 23.

Parenting Programs

Meet Jennifer Hallissy sented by Ildiko Catuogno, a certi- Tuesday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. fied Red Cross CPR/AED/First Jennifer Hallissy, author of The Aid instructor and volunteer for the Write Start: A Guide to Nurturing American Red Cross. Registration Writing at Every Stage, From Scrib- begins May 2. Fee: $10. Limit one bling to Forming Letters and Writing person per household. Please note: Stories, will share creative ways to This is a non-certified CPR program. introduce your child to the world of letters with this treasure trove of smart ideas. Whether your child is a pre-writer who is just starting to practice grasping a pencil or crayon, A Visit to the Museum of the Moving Image or a beginner writer who is starting Twenty-two children in grades 4 to 6 visited the Museum of the Moving Image on March 19 to string together letters, words and with a grandparent or other adult of their choice. Participants enjoyed a tour of the museum sentences, this book offers infor- followed by time to explore on their own. This trip was made possible thanks to a generous mation and activities that will help donation from the Tepper Intergenerational Fund of the Port Washington Library Foundation. your child develop a love of letters. A contributing writer for Family Fun magazine, Jennifer Hallissy is a resourceful mom and resident of Kindergarten Through Sixth Grade Port Washington. Sponsored by the To register and/or inquire about availability for the following programs, Friends of the Library. Books will be please call Children’s Services at 883-4400, Ext. 150. available for sale and signing. Children’s Garden Planting – May 10. Children in grades K to 6 with an CPR for Infants and Children adult are invited to come anytime between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. to help Tuesdays, May 17 & 24 plant flowers in the Gordon Helman Garden (weather permitting). No from 7 to 9 p.m. registration required. Learn how to reduce the risk of Page Turners – Tuesday, May 24 at 7:15 p.m. Book discussion for children injury to infants and children, how in grades 5 and 6. Call for availability. to care for an infant or child who stops breathing and how to perform Book Bunch – Thursday, May 26 at 4 p.m. Book discussion for children in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Pre- Jennifer Hallissy grades 3 and 4. Call for availability.. Latino Celebration

Join us in the library for a cel- Check out specially selected ebration of Hispanic/Latino culture books from a comprehensive display on May 1 at 1 p.m., featuring an art of works by Peruvian writer, Mario exhibit with works by painters Gus- Vargas Llosa, 2010 Nobel Prize win- tavo Rodriguez, Grace Su, Francisco ner in Literature. Villagrán and Raymond Gomez. The The celebration is presented in celebration will also include a sam- conjunction with Landmark on Main pling of the flavors of Latin American Street, The Parent Resource Center food and a showing of the American and The Children’s Center. Festivi- drama film My Family starring ties will include music from Gerard Jimmy Smits. The film portrays the Edery presented at the Jeanne story of a three generation Mexican Rimsky Theater at 2 p.m., salsa mu- family living in the U.S. and will start sic from the Chico Alvarez band in at 1:30 p.m. in the Lapham Meeting Landmark’s parking lot from 3 to 5 Room. p.m., children’s crafts and food. Francisco Villagran in front of his painting Shak, 36 x36, mixed media

Caring for media materials continued from page 3

• If you see that a disc is • Never use a “disc doctor” cracked, don’t put it in your player! on library DVDs. These devices Bring it back and let us know that are supposed to repair flaws on it is damaged. the undersides of discs, but they • A DVD or CD should go do more harm than good. from its case directly into your • Please don’t handle media player and directly back into materials and food at the same the case when finished to avoid time! Peanut butter and tomato scratches. sauce do not promote smooth • Always handle a DVD or playback! CD by the rim; avoid touching the • Be sure to gather up all the underside. discs and booklets in a set before • A single fingerprint can returning it to the library. cause a disc to stop playing. Clean • If it’s raining or snowing, with a damp paper towel, transport materials in a bag, to Can you identify this photo? gently outwards from the hub to avoid soggy artwork. This unique stone house was photographed by Stanley Mason in July 1936, and it’s part of our the rim. • Don’t leave cassettes or Local History Collection. If you recognize it (or live in it), we’d love to know the address and any • If a DVD is scratched, let discs in your car on hot days – they other information you can offer. Please email us at [email protected], or leave comments us know by slipping a note into the will warp. on our Facebook page — just visit www.pwpl.org/localhistory and click the Facebook link. At our website, you can also view thousands of other photos of old Port Washington, right on the front sleeve. We will send it out for • Keep media materials out “Digital Projects and Blogs” page. Thanks for your help. resurfacing. of the reach of teething puppies!

Jobs & Careers Information Center programs The Jobs & Careers Informa- ents “Letter” Perfect: Great Cover questions. tion Center is in full swing for spring Letters and Others, an interactive May 12: “Write a Resume that with several programs this month workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If Gets the Job.” Participants will learn and another one next month you have your resume down cold, how to write a resume that hiring Join business coach Craig but always have trouble with the managers will notice. Jennings for a lively, interactive and cover letter, this workshop will cover May 19: “Learn How to Inter- motivational discussion Running simple strategies for making your view like a Pro.” A great interview Your Own Business: How to Avoid cover letter work for you. Limited is the last step in securing the job the Tricks and Traps that Can Hurt registration is in progress, in person you want. Learn to feel comfortable You on Monday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. or by calling 883-4400, Ext. 136. during an interview, and get the lat- Registration is in progress, in person We’ll hold a Career Webinar est interview styles, techniques and or by calling 883-4400, Ext. 136. Series on Thursdays, May 5, 12 and how to answer the top two interview Craig Jennings graduated from 19 at 4 p.m. Attend one or all three; questions everyone gets asked. Harvard and did graduate work at no registration required. Columbia. He worked for CBS and May 5: “Your Toughest Ques- COMING JUNE 9 at 7 p.m. — Merrill-Lynch and started eight tions Answered.” Are you concerned How to Use Your Foreign Degree in businesses on his own, including a about your ability to land job in- the United States. This program will hi-tech computer training center, an terviews due to employment gaps be presented by Upwardly Global award-winning advertising agency, or excessive job changes? Many and is co-sponsored by the Jobs & and a commercial deep-sea diving job seekers face these obstacles at Careers Information Center and the business. some point during their professional library’s ESOL program. On Friday, May 6, career coun- career. Participants will learn how to selor Diane Reynolds, M.S., Ed. pres- field these and other tough career Craig Jennings What’s newinTeenSpaceforgrades7through12? to raceinthePaliodiSiena. befriends a fiery horse and trains him Angela Siena, in vacation summer a Siena Summer by Ann Chandler. On stranger tojoinher. come along, she enlists a handsome to invitation her decline gym the local at friends climbing her school. When boarding to her send can cided to run away before her parents P.K.Carbone. Elisa by de- Jump has fictiontitles. ing teensports Check out some of these fastest mov titles justrightforyou! be happy to create a list of suggested about your reading tastes and we some with form Advisory online Reader’s our Complete forParents! ing Tips Network- Social and Teens for Tips up free bookmarks on Safe Blogging pick and TeenSpace visit to sure Be Published by the Celebrate ChoosePrivacyWeek PORT WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY May is Looking for agood book?

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