February 2021 No. 231

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A Message Baldwin Public Library! from the Director Bombing is the activity of covering objects with knitted and/or crocheted fabric. We're inviting all Libraries always remind me that there are good community members things in this world. — Lauren Ward to contribute pieces that Dear Baldwin Community, For as far back as I can remember I have been a lover will be used to create a of libraries. Those “good things” were all there: books exhibit outside to discover, spaces to provide solace, patient staff to the Library. Pieces, answer my endless questions. One of the best parts of primarily 18" X 31", can my job is the chance to speak with other people who are as crazy in love with libraries, and Baldwin Public be submitted now Library in particular, as I am. through April 1 in the BPL book drops. The project I recently learned that February is National Library overview and instructions are on the Library's website. Lovers’ Month. I think there are so many reasons to love This project is co-sponsored by the Community BPL during this and every month; here are just a few: Coalition of Baldwin. • Our interactive Black History Month exhibit, created by our staff, is on display. Come test your knowledge of Black History and win a prize. Learn How to Knit and • The BPL Yarn Bombing Experience is in full swing and Wednesdays, February 17, 24 @ 7:00PM (Knit) will result in a public art installation this spring. All Wednesdays, March 3, 10 @ 7:00PM (Crochet) community members are invited to participate. Don’t know how to knit or crochet? We’ll teach you in a FOR ALL AGES! Get ready to participate in the series of workshops. BPL Yarn Bombing Experience. To register, RSVP to • Younger kids have two exciting craft opportunities this month: a chocolate house for Valentine’s Day and [email protected]. a Baby Yoda sculpture class. I don’t know about you, but both of those make me wish I were a kid again. Got a Yen for Yarn? • Adults, are you looking for a date? Try Blind Date Want to learn more about and crocheting to get with a Book – novels that are lovingly selected by involved in our Yarn Bombing community art project? our Reader’s Advisors and wrapped to conceal their identities. Ok, it’s not Tinder, but you just might find Your Baldwin Public Library card gives you unlimited a match for those cold winter nights. access to Creativebug, the exclusive • And yes, you’ll find patient, knowledgeable staff online learning community from JOANN™ members who are happy to answer your questions. Fabrics and Crafts Stores. Enjoy free online If you would like to discuss your library experience arts and craft classes for all ages and skill or let me know about the good things you hope to find at BPL, please contact me. I’m available at levels with a collection of over 1000 videos [email protected] and 223-6228 x101. allowing you to work alongside instructors to learn craft With love, technique such as knitting, crocheting, and more. E��z� �e�� O�e� � Find Creativebug at www.baldwinpl.org. Click Research/ Library Director Databases, then choose Crafts & Hobbies. It's the best bug you'll ever get bitten by! ADULT PROGR AMS Adult Winter Reading Club Join us for our Annual Winter Reading Club for adults. Registration (online or in-person) and submission of reviews is ongoing. Receive a free face mask for registering. Earn a raffle ticket after one, three, and six books reported. Submission deadline is Friday, March 5. Raffles will be held at the Finale on Monday, March 15 at 7:00PM where author Nancy Johnson will speak about her new book, The Kindest Lie. Register now at http://www.baldwinpl.org.

Long Island Reads Author Event Author Brit Bennett will be honored as the 2021 Long Island Reads Author for her novel The Vanishing Half in an online Crowdcast program hosted by Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library on Sunday, April 11 at 2:00PM. Free tickets will be available beginning Monday, March 1, at 9:30AM through Eventbrite. The webpage is https://longislandreads.wordpress.com/ Bennett, who is a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree, is the author of The Mothers, a New York Times bestseller. The Vanishing Half is her second novel and was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. Long Island Reads is sponsored by the Nassau Library System and the Public Libraries of Suffolk County.

To register for these programs, RSVP to [email protected] for the password.

Afternoon Book Discussion Zoom Booktalk The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson Wednesday, February 3, 2:00-3:00PM Wednesday, March 10, 2:00-3:30PM Join our librarians as they discuss some of their favorite reads and upcoming books. You may Author Nancy Johnson will appear during share some of your favorites as well. RSVP to the Winter Reading Club Finale on March [email protected] by 12 Noon on 15 at 7:00PM. Needing to reconnect with the the day of the program. Password is required. baby she gave up for adoption years earlier, an Ivy League-educated Black engineer uncovers devastating family secrets Blind Date with a Book before her bond with a young January 25 to March 3 white misfit scandalizes her racially Will it be a romance, mystery, thriller, torn community. This novel is in or something else? Pick up a wrapped our OverDrive collection and will book and check it out as you normally would. Unwrap be available at the Library one month before it at home to discover your date. Each book comes with the program – request by calling 223-6228, x145. a "rate your date" slip and with each slip you return to Discussion leader: Head of Adult Services the Reference Desk, you will be entered in a raffle to Wendy Rathjens. win a prize. "Rate your date" slips are due by March 3. 2 ADULT PROGR AMS To register for these film and book discussions, RSVP to [email protected] for the password.

Classic Film Discussions View the films at home; available on Kanopy (free streaming service - information on access is available on the Library’s website). DVDs are also available for request by contacting 223-6228, x 145. Discussion facilitator: Christopher Woods.

Black Orpheus (1959) The Quare Fellow (1962) Saturday, February 27, 1:00PM Saturday, March 20, 1:00PM Set against the exciting backdrop of Carnaval in Rio Based on Brendan Behan’s play, this de Janeiro, Brazil, this film is a modern- Irish film is set in a Dublin prison on the day retelling of the ancient legend of eve of an execution. This offbeat story Orpheus and Eurydice. Love, loss, and a mixes tragedy and dark comedy, with celebration of life is experienced by the a new take on gallows humor as only poor of the city, who, for at least once a the Irish can do it, tackling such topics year, revel in an opulent visual display of as capital punishment, poor prison costumes and a constant, pulsating, rhythmic music conditions, poverty, drinking, and marital infidelity. that is quite arresting. Directed by Marcel Camus, The film stars Patrick McGoogan Secret( Agent, and the film won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film. The Prisoner).

Literary Book Discussions These selections are available on OverDrive and at the Circulation Desk one month prior to the program. Place a request by calling 223-6228, x145. Facilitator: Christopher Woods.

Black History Month The Violent Bear It Away Native Son by Richard Wright by Flannery O’Connor Monday, February 8, 7:00-8:30PM Monday, March 8, 7:00-8:30PM This is one of the most influential works that portrays A teenage boy fights his upbringing the inequities and rampant racism that is the Black and destiny to become an evangelical experience in America. A young man, prophet. Set in the rural South, who is living in utter poverty and O’Connor’s last novel is about belief, hopelessness in the slums of Chicago, denial, redemption, and American unwittingly becomes snared in the anti-intellectualism. In this Southern justice system. Wright portrays the Gothic novel, O’Connor brings the reader into a bizarre causation of an endless cycle of defeat, and unique world of religious fanaticism. despair, and a systemic divide between Black and White America.

3 ADULT PROGR AMS To register for any of these programs, please RSVP to [email protected] for the password.

African American Music History Monday, February 1 @ 7:00PM Join Professor and Baldwin resident Robert Stringer for a discussion February about the history of African American music. What are African American genres of music? How were they created and developed? is Black Who were the pioneers behind the music and what was happening History historically in America outside of the music? The Black Aesthetic: Black Artists and their Art Month Tuesday, February 23 @ 7:00PM Join art lecturer Louise Cella Caruso for a program highlighting the unique artistic expression of Black artists.

Organize Those Papers! Participants will have access to a recipe and Wednesday, February 3 @ 7:00PM instructional video from our website to assist them. Authors Annmarie Brogan and Marie Limpert of Please rsvp to [email protected] for Beyond Tidy: Declutter your mind and discover the kit and wait to receive confirmation before the magic of organized living will be back to coming by to pick the kit up. share their tips and concrete actions for you to finally tackle organizing all that paperwork you Fun Facts About The Presidents have in your home. Tuesday, February 9 @ 7:00PM Park Ranger John Fetter will share interesting Mah Jongg for Beginners tidbits of information about our Presidents that with Donna Miller Small you may not know. Back by Popular Demand Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 7:00PM All the Presidents' Gardens Have you ever wanted to join a Mah Jongg game Tuesday, February 16 @ 2:00PM but didn’t know how? Here’s your chance! Through Jessica Damiano – The Garden Coach from simple, step-by-step instructions and enjoyable Newsday – will guide registrants through this activities, you’ll learn the basics in four lessons. Upon fascinating and inspiring historical tour of registering, you will receive instructional documents: White House gardens from the founding of this includes paper tiles to cut out. American Mah our nation to the present day. Jongg playing cards are not necessary but are an alternative to the paper tiles and can be purchased The Baldwin Historical Society on-line at a nominal cost. Donna’s suggested Monthly Series resource is Yellow Mountain Imports. Thursday, February 18 @ 7:00PM Bake Red Velvet Whoopie Pies! The Baldwin Fire Department is celebrating their Pick up your kit (dry ingredients and recipe) 125th anniversary. Join the Baldwin Historical starting Friday February 5 (while supplies last). Society as they look back on the history of the volunteers who battle fires here in Baldwin.

4 ADULT PROGR AMS Have you tried our new smart lockers? Looking for a contactless pickup option? Not able to get to the Library during our usual hours? Try our new smart lockers. Just ask a staff member and we will put your materials in the lockers, which are located right outside the Main Entrance. Visit at your convenience, then scan your library card or type in your barcode number - your items will automatically get checked out and your locker door will pop open. Retrieve your materials, close the locker door, and you’re good to go! Kristina Roberto picks up a book from the Library’s smart lockers.

Work the body and relax the mind... RSVP to [email protected] for the password. Zoom Zumba! utilizing a chair to perform Yoga poses that are kind Mondays, February 8, 22 @ 10:00AM to the body. Please have weights and resistance Instructor Linda Salamone will get participants bands (or substitutions) on hand. moving in this energizing class. Yoga for Beginners Monday Meditation Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 9:00AM Mondays, February 1, 8, 22 @ 6:00PM Instructor Jean will guide participants in these David from the Kadampa Meditation Center of restorative sessions. Long Island will teach and guide you through your meditation practice. Beginners and new participants Zoom Zumba - At Night! always welcome. Wednesdays, February 17, 24 @ 7:00PM Instructor Linda Salamone will get participants Thursday Morning Meditation moving in this evening series. Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 9:00AM Chair Yoga Holly from the Kadampa Meditation Center of Long Fridays, February 8, 12, 19, 26 @ 9:00AM Island will guide you to start your morning meditation. Instructor Augusta Berner will guide this class Beginners and new participants always welcome.

BPL Tech RSVP to [email protected] for the password. Take & Make Crafts for Adults BPL Tech - Learn Microsoft Excel Take & Make Crafts for Adults continues! This month’s Thursday, February 11 @ 7:00PM craft supports BPL’s Yarn Bombing Experience. Pick up Learn the basics and some advanced features either one knit kit or one crochet kit which will contain of Microsoft Excel. Please have your device appropriate needles, yarn, and instructions to work loaded with the program prior to this session. on a rectangle to contribute to this community art project. There will be knitting and crochet workshops BPL Tech - Learn Basic Photoshop offered in February and March if you would like to Thursday, March 18 @ 7:00PM use a kit and attend. Everything you need is included Learn the basics of how to use Photoshop. Be in the kit. Available while supplies last at our Takeout sure to have this program loaded onto your Desk. One per person, please. device before the session. 5 ADULT PROGR AMS Career Path Center Workshops RSVP to [email protected] to to register for these workshops.

Job Search Online Applications Monday, February 1, 10:00AM-12:00PM Wednesday, February 3, 10:00AM-12:00PM Job searching is a job in Need assistance with applying to an itself, but the process can be online job posting? This workshop is simplified. This workshop will designed to assist job seekers with the introduce some "out of the box" online job application process using techniques to enhance your a few simple and easy steps. You will skills. You will also learn how to also learn about using Google products do a job search with Google. to enhance your job hunting skills.

Baldwin Public Library is happy to partner with Hempstead Works Career Center to present these workshops. Workshops will be facilitated by Etta Banks, a professional Career Counselor. Learn how to use Google products to create resumes and schedule appointments when doing your job search. These programs are made possible by the Grow with Google/Libraries Lead with Digital Skills 2020 Initiative - a partnership between the New York State Library and the New York Library Association (NYLA), working with the American Library Association (ALA) and the Public Library Association (PLA).

SCORE Business Workshops SCORE, a dynamic national organization, will offer workshops on starting a new business in February and March. These workshops will be facilitated by SCORE’s high level experienced professionals. To obtain the password, RSVP to [email protected].

Starting a New Business Marketing Plans are right for your business, what kind Wednesday, February 17, 7:00-8:30PM March 3, 7:00-8:30PM of content to create and post, how to Thinking about starting a new business? Do you have a marketing plan for tell if a content is working or not, and Join this session to learn the basics your business? We’ll discuss how to why social media and email marketing of setting up a business, legal entity develop a marketing plan and tackle must be used together. structures (Sole proprietor, Partnerships, market research. Learn about pricing, Sub Chapter S, LLC and others), paying advertising, promotion, internet Email Strategy taxes, keeping financial records, marketing, and how to track results March 24, 7:00-8:30PM insurance, business plan introduction, from your marketing plan. All businesses need an email strategy. marketing basics and more. Learn what email marketing is and what Social Media Strategy it can do for your business. The 5 steps Business Plans March 10, 7:00-8:30PM to harness the power of the inbox will Wednesday, February 24, 7:00-8:30PM A robust social media strategy can be discussed: how to grow a healthy SCORE’s professionals will present the have a positive effect on business list, create great content, and customize components of a good business plan. performance. We’ll review the most a mobile friendly template. You’ll also Get information on startup costs, popular social media networks and the get tips on how to get people to open how to prepare a budget, cash flow benefits of using each. Learn about your emails and tracking results. projections, and how to use a business how other businesses are using social plan to get financing. media, how to tell which networks 6 TEENS - GRADES 6-12

To register for these programs, unless otherwise noted, send an email to [email protected]. Please include your full name, grade, and a telephone number. We will send you all of the information needed to join a day or two before the program.

Graffiti LOVE February 1 – February 10 Learn to Draw Create your own special art for Animal Crossing Valentine’s Day. Receive a kit with a canvas, brush and paint, and a copy of Characters the alphabet with a video link. Monday, February 1, 7:00-8:30PM Utilizing shapes that resemble our favorite Animal Crossing characters, we will draw while enjoying some Get Ready to Yarn Bomb BPL social connections. Learn How to Knit and Crochet For All Ages Wednesdays, February 17, 24 @ 7:00PM (Knit) Wednesdays, March 3, 10 @ 7:00PM (Crochet) Get yourself ready to participate in the BPL Yarn Bombing Teen Book Chat Club Experience by learning the basics of how to knit and crochet. Online registration begins January 4. Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You Email [email protected] to register. by Jason Reynolds Monday, February 8, 7:00-8:00PM Stamped traces the history of racism and the many Teen Advisory Group narratives that have been Wednesday, February 3 used to justify slavery, 7:00-8:00PM oppression, and genocide. Help with new program ideas. Be in To register for this a safe place to talk about whatever discussion, send an email to is on your mind. Community [email protected] so we service credit will be awarded can contact you to pick up a so make sure to keep track of copy of the book to read by February 8. your hours.

Live Homework Help Chess Nuts Unite - Grades 3-12 Tutor.com Take advantage of our online tutoring Saturday, February 6 service, Tutor.com. This is free to all 2:00-3:00PM Baldwin Public Library cardholders through our website. To use this The Long Island Chess Nuts will service go to: https://www.baldwinpl.org/tutor/ be our host for virtual chess. then click “Access Now.”

7 CHILDREN'S CORNER To register for any of these programs visit baldwinpl.org/kids

Valentine’s Day Chocolate House Monday Story Time Baldwin School District Residents Only Ages 2-4 Grades K - 6 with Parent/Caregiver Pick up a kit of ingredients, then assemble and February 1, 8, 22 @ 11:00AM decorate a chocolate house for Valentine’s Day. Join Miss Mariel for Story Time on Participants will have access to a recipe and Zoom! You don’t need an account instructional video from our website to assist them. to participate. Online and phone Phone registration begins Monday, February 8 and registration is ongoing. is limited to 15 families. NO online registration. After registering, kits can be picked up anytime during library hours.

Get Ready to Yarn Bomb BPL Chess Nuts Unite Grades 3 - 12 Learn How to Knit and Crochet Presented by Long Island Chess Nuts For All Ages Saturday, February 6, 2:00-3:00PM Wednesdays, February 17, 24 @ 7:00PM (Knit) Wednesdays, March 3, 10 @ 7:00PM (Crochet) Let’s play chess virtually. To register, send an email to Get yourself ready to participate in the BPL Yarn Bombing [email protected]. Please include your full name, Experience by learning the basics of how to knit and grade, and a telephone number. The Young Adult crochet. Online registration begins January 4. Department will send you all of the information Email [email protected] to register. needed to join the day before the event.

Baby Yoda Clay Sculpture Little Learners Baldwin School District Residents Only Ages 18 months – 4 ½ years Presented by Key to My Art Grades 2 – 6 (younger children may need Presented by A Time for Kids the assistance of a parent/caregiver) Wednesdays, February 17 & 24 Saturday, February 13 @ 4:30PM March 3 & 10 @ 11:00AM Join us for a step-by-step clay sculpture class and create Four weeks of fun and fast-paced programs for your little your own little Baby Yoda! Each child will be provided with one celebrating a kit of clay and painting supplies that must be picked up winter and popular from the Library. Each registrant will also be emailed the characters. Each Zoom link and password after registration. Online and week will focus on phone registration begins on Monday, February 1. a different theme – Snowmen, Penguins, Brown Free Online Tutoring with Tutor.com Bear, and Pete Kids, do you need help with your schoolwork while the Cat. Activities social distancing? Take advantage include music, of our free online tutoring service, movement, fine and gross motor skills, storytelling, Tutor.com. Free with your and a craft. Baldwin library card. Find it at www.baldwinpl.org/subjects/childrens-databases. Each registrant will be emailed the Zoom link and password after registration as well as a short list of suggested materials you’ll need in order to participate Take & Make Crafts each week. Online and phone registration is ongoing.S Starting Monday, February 1, swing by Library Takeout for a craft that can be completed at home. This month will feature crafts for Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, and winter. Materials available while supplies last. 8 Monday - Wednesday: 9AM - 9PM Thursday: 11AM - 9PM Friday & Saturday: 9AM - 5PM

• Enter the building through the main entrance by the • At this time, tables and chairs will not be available parking lot to browse and select materials. other than at public computers.

• Please limit your visit to 1 hour per day. The number • All items should be returned to the book and media of people admitted to the building at any one time drops located outside of the Library. Returns will will be limited. not be accepted at any service desk inside the • As mandated by the Governor, masks or other secure building. Returned items will be quarantined. Fines face coverings will be required for entry. Also, will not be charged while items are in quarantine. please practice social distancing of at least 6 feet. Markers have been placed throughout the Library • Donated materials will not be accepted until for your convenience. further notice.

• Library Takeout, a curbside service, will still be • No need to wait on line to check out! Try one of our available. self-check kiosks located in the Adult Reference and • Limited computer access will be available for up to Children's Departments and in our Media Gallery 1 hour per person per day. (where our DVDs and CDs are located).

You’ve Got to Have Friends During this difficult period, many programs that ordinarily have fees, such as exercise and cooking classes, are being offered to the public at no cost, thanks to a generous gift from the Friends of the Library. To become a member or make a donation, visit www.baldwinpl.org/friends.

Baldwin Public Library 2385 Grand Avenue Baldwin, NY 11510-3218 Phone: (516) 223-6228 HOURS Fax: (516) 623-7991 Library Board Meeting email: [email protected] Monday-Wednesday 9-9 The Library Board of Trustees will meet online Web: www.baldwinpl.org Thursday 11-9 Serving the Baldwin Union Friday & Saturday 9-5 on Wednesday, February 17 at 7PM. Those Free School District who would like to attend should contact BOARD OF TRUSTEES CLOSED Kerry Schwenker, President Presidents' Day, February 15 [email protected] by 5PM on February 17. Shireen Abed, Vice-President Arthur Mesiti, Secretary Sundays Ethell Smith, Trustee Carl Williams, Trustee Elizabeth Olesh, Director baldwin public library piper New Series Vol. 50 #2 - Whole #231 - February 2021 9