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

Issue No. 255, July 2010

Library Schedule The library will be closed July 3 Cool music through 5 in observance of Indepen- dance Day. Beginning Saturday, July 10, the library be open from 9 to 5 on for hot July Saturdays during July and August. The Library Board of Trustees will view this as a pilot, and will evaluate the nights results at its October meeting. This month we present three nights of music for your listen- ing pleasure. Cool off in our air Have a question? Text conditioned meeting room to beat us! the heat. Friday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m.: Live The library offers free text message @ PWPL features Roslyn resident services. Text us at 66746 and start Joe Iadanza, who first appeared your question with ASKPWPL. We will at our 4th Annual Celebration of respond as soon as possible. This ser- Long Island Talent in 2008. The vice is available during regular library singer-songwriter of contemporary hours. Note: messages should be less folk/alternative rock originals will than 160 characters. introduce his latest CD All in Good Time. Wednesday, July 14 at 7:30 Learn a language p.m.: From the Top will present a The interactive language learning special acoustic-only performance library is available for use in our Com- of their live show, featuring music puter Center. Learn Chinese, French, of the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and today. Italian and Spanish. This immersion- Band members Margaret Tumino based software includes listening, (vocals), Mark Speranza (guitar/ speaking, reading and writing mod- vocals), Mike Mills (guitar), Joel ules. Headphones and microphones Menzzasalma (drums/vocals) and are available for the listening and Rich Atkins (bass/vocals) bring speech recognition lessons. their collective influences and talents together to offer up a mix of time-tested classic rock. Their Library at the LIRR set will includes songs from The The library’s service to Long Island Beatles, The Who, Janis Joplin and Railroad commuters resumes July 7 Sheryl Crow. and continues through September 1. Continued inside . . . Library staff will be on-site at the Port Washington station on Wednesday mornings (weather permitting) from 7 to 9 a.m. A collection of popular paperbacks will be available for you to SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 25 borrow. You don’t need a library card. When you’re finished, simply return the books to the library table at the The Port Washington Library Foundation’s station on Wednesday mornings or to the library. This program is funded by the Friends of the Library. For further information, contact Jean Bennett at Seventh Inspiration Gala (516) 883-4400, Ext. 119. Theme: “Growing up with the Library” Gala performer Honoring: Julie Geller, Ayhan Hassan, Hal Spielman The Port Washington Library Foun- dation has announced that singer/en- and Zelik Ziegelbaum tertainer Harvey Granat will appear at its Gala on September 25. Granat leads an exciting dual life as both an entertainer and a successful invest- ment banker. He performs at hotels and supper clubs including several Summer Saturdays recent engagements at New York’s number one nightclub, Feinstein’s at Open 9 to 5 beginning July 10 the Regency. Meet the author An Asian Festival On Tuesday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m., author Judith Stonehill visits to present her book New York’s Unique and Unexpected Places thank you (Universe 2010). With the author’s guidance, Thanks to generous support do who was excellent in facilitating the reader can visit a wildlife ref- from the Friends of the Library, all the participants. She needed to uge or an innovative center for our community recently enjoyed be super patient. architecture; roam through small the cuture, colors and traditions of 3. I admire Amanda Klein, museums dedicated to finance, Bangladesh, Burma, China, India, who designed fantastic costumes sculpture, and fashion; observe Indonesia, Japan, Korea and Paki- for so many countries. river traffic from a waterfront stan. We subsequently received a 4. My fellow Indonesian lady boardwalk; or listen to the urban letter from a grateful participant Siti Hodges who was with me cacophony of melodious songbirds which is excerpted here. and who helped me out so much. I from an optimum urban spot. Dear library patrons, don’t know what fun it would have Written for adventurers and My husband and I really en- been for me in the Indonesian dreamers who want to explore the joyed the Asian Festival today; it library area without this gorgeous city’s fascinating, but less familiar was my first experience doing this lady and her daughter Steffie, who sites, this beguiling book will lead kind of community event. My one performed Yapong Dance. you to 50 memorable destina- word for this Asian Festival is I hope that this fantastic cre- tions. GREAT. ative experience will continue to I enjoyed all the performances be a regular event at the library. It and the food. But most of all I would helps people to learn more about say the arrangement and the orga- different cultures and neighbor- nization was really excellent. hoods. It is always a great feeling I cannot stop telling myself to have peace all around us when how wonderful it was to see all these it comes to different nationalities people who represented their coun- and races. I felt that everyone was tries in at the library today. incredibly amazing in their man- For this special occasion I ners and of course in the way they would like to give a very special dressed. thanks for: Again many thanks for such 1. Peggy O’Hanlon, the li- memorable experiences. I have brary’s ESOL Coordinator, who only been in the United States for did an excellent job managing the the past two years and I have en- teenagers who volunteered. It is countered wonderful things in the amazing to see young people do- Port Washington Library. Another ing their jobs just great. My special one in the book. I love you all!!! thanks goes out for these young boys and girls who were part of the Regards, opening act. Sariati DiPetto (Indonesia) 2. Staff member Fernanda Par-

Bogdanich on radiation treatment

Walt Bogdanich visits Sand- wiched In on Friday, July 30 at 12:10 p.m. to present The Radia- tion Boom: When Treatment Goes Awry. Walt Bogdanich became the investigations editor for the Busi- ness and Finance desk of The New York Times in January 2001. He was named an assistant editor for the paper’s newly expanded Inves- tigative Desk in 2003. In 2008, Mr. Bogdanich won the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting for the series “A Toxic Pipeline,” which tracked how dangerous and poison- Mrs. Salerno inspires children ous pharmaceutical ingredients from China have flowed into the of all ages global market. Mr. Bogdanich also won the When Lily Labella was asked I interviewed her and made the Pulitzer Prize in 2005 for National to pick someone to be the subject interview into a book. I also made Reporting for his series “Death on of her Women’s History Month a doll.” Take a close look between the Tracks,” which examined the project earlier this year, her choice Mrs. Salerno and Lily to see Lily’s safety record of the U.S. railroad was easy. The Salem first grader wonderful creation. industry, and in 1988 for Specialized chose children’s librarian Lucy “Mrs. Salerno is my hero,” Reporting, for his articles in The Salerno. “I love books and read- Lily wrote in her report. “She in- Wall Street Journal on substandard ing,” says Lily, “so I wanted to spires children of all ages to read medical laboratories. do my project on Mrs. Salerno. and enjoy stories.” A legengendary voice of rock On Friday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. we present Ian Lloyd’s Sto- ries: Rockin’ the 21st Century. Lloyd is the founding mem- ber of Stories, which is cemented in rock ‘n’ roll history with the- worldwide number 1 hit “Brother Louie.” Lloyd’s prolific solo career produced 6 noteworthy albums. Ian and his 5 piece band, including son David on keyboard, relive the past with his latest CD, In the Land of O-de-PO.

Library joins community in Green Expo Library Director Nancy Curtin recently participated in the community’s first Port Goes Green Expo held at Daly Elementary School. Mindy Germain, executive director of Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington, which co-sponsored the event with the Daly Compact Committee, helped organize the Green Expo and said that the event was structured to teach visitors about how to have a more sustainable environment and how to make a difference in our own community. The school gym was set up like a science fair with booths from local organizations. The library booth let people know that the library does its part by recycling, installing sensor lighting and compact florescent light bulbs, by using green cleaning products and organic lawn care. In addition, the library is a “no smoking” property and supports students’ “green” projects.

High marks for library archives

The library’s Local History the staff and administration, meet- Center was the site of an archival ings were held with Local History assessment review on May 10 and Center Director Elly Shodell, con- 11 conducted by Tom Clareson sulting archivist Francesca Pitaro, of Lyrasis, the nation’s largest library intern Beth Taboh-Bley, regional membership organization Assistant Director Corinne Cama- serving libraries and information rata, Director Nancy Curtin, Rob- professionals. ert Bracken, Rich Helfont, Eddie The visit was part of a compet- Gabriel and Dan Chuzmir. itive National Endowment for the As part of the National En- Humanities grant aimed at advising dowment for the Humanities “We and nurturing selected historic col- the People” initiative, the Local lections. Clareson compared the History Center is now eligible library’s archival holdings to some for future support documenting of the best in the nation. significant themes and events in In an effort to get input from American history and culture. Port resident Safia Fatimi exhibits in the Photography Gallery

Port Washington resident portfolio. Ms. Fatimi received a Safia Fatimi exhibitsGlimpses from master’s degree in Art Education July 6 through August 31 in the from Teachers College, Columbia Photography Gallery. University, and is currently teach- Fatimi is a bio-medical pho- ing photography at the high school tography graduate of Rochester In- level. She continues to photograph stitute of Technology. Upon gradu- commercially for Getty Images ation, she worked as a commercial and is taking on more personal photographer in New York City photography projects. with clients such as Sony Music, Meet Safia Fatimi at a recep- Universal, Elle, New York Magazine tion on Friday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. and People. In addition, Ms. Fatimi and at a slide talk on Monday, July Sample bill for goods, 1912 has won numerous industry awards 12 at 7:30 p.m. for her website, self-promotions and ½ July 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.

Summer Reading Programs The following two programs begin July 6 and end August 13. Pre- registration is not required – sign-up when you are ready to begin and participate. School-Age Kids’ Summer Fun To register/inquire about the following programs, call 883-4400, Ext.150. Make a Green Splash, Read! Children entering first through sixth grade are invited to join. Keep track Walk Then Talk: Thursdays, July 8, 22 and August 5 at 4 p.m. Book of the Earth-friendly activities and the books you have read at home and discussion for children entering grades 5 and 6. Registration began June 21- receive prizes. At the end of the six-week program, members who have call for availability. read at least 6 books will receive a certificate and participation gift.Save the date! Members are invited to celebrate the end of the reading club on Wacky Waves: Saturday, July 10 at 10 a.m. A Mad Science of Long Island Friday, August 20 at 3:30 p.m. -- details to follow. presentation for children entering grades 1 to 4. Registration began June 28 - call for availability. *

Crafts Corner – Session I: Mondays, July 12, 19 & 26 at 4 p.m. Listen Smart Start for Babies, Toddlers to stories and make an Earth-friendly craft. For children entering grades K and Preschoolers to 2. Registration began June 28- call for availability. Learning begins at birth, so it is important to focus on early literacy Third Grade Thinkers: Mondays, July 12, 26 and August 9 at 7 p.m. skills even for the youngest children. To this end, we are offering a read- Book discussion for children entering grade 3. Registration began June 21- ing program for children ages birth to 5 years old with age appropriate call for availability. activities, gifts and programs. Participation is simple – just read, sing or do fingerplays with your child at home. Record the activities you have Fifth and Sixth Grade Page Turners: Wednesdays, July 14, 28 and shared and we’ll have age appropriate gifts for your child. Save the date! Tuesday, August 10 at 7:15 p.m. Book discussion for children entering Members are invited to a special program on Monday, August 23 -- details grades 5 and 6. Registration began June 21- call for availability. to follow. Fourth Grade Favorites: Mondays, July 19 and August 2, 16 at 7 p.m. Book discussion for children entering grade 4. Registration began June 28- call for availability.

Let’s Do A Show – Session I: Wednesday, July 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Children entering grades 5 and 6 are invited to join Port resident, Elise May to create characters and perform. Registration began June 28 - call for avail- Early Childhood Summer Fun ability. To register/inquire about the following programs, call 883-4400, Ext. 150. Spectacular Seas: Saturday, July 24 at 10:30 a.m. Puppets-to-Go, featur- ing talented puppeteer Bob Nathanson. For children entering grades K and Play Pals - Session I: Tuesdays, July 6, 13 and 20 at 10:30 a.m. Play up with an adult. Tickets required and will be available beginning July 12. * together and meet new people in a fun creative environment. For ages 18 to 29 months with an adult - children must be 18 months old by July 6. Registration Pop Art Collage Workshop: Thursday, July 29 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. began June 28 - call for availability. Children entering grades 5 and 6 are invited to create a pop art collage with artist Michael Albert. Visit our Community Gallery to see samples of Michael’s work. Registration begins July 19. * Preschool Story Time: Six Tuesdays beginning July 6 at 2:30 p.m. For children ages 3½ to 5 without an adult. No registration required. Crafts Corner – Session II: Mondays, August 2, 9 & 16 at 4 p.m. Repeat of Session I. For children entering grades K to 2. Registration begins July 19. Book Babies - Session I: Wednesdays, July 7, 14 and 21 at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy books, songs, music and more. For ages birth to 17 months with an adult. Registration began June 28 - call for availability. Let’s Do A Show – Session II: Wednesday, August 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Repeat of Session I. For children entering grades 5 and 6. Registration begins July 19. Toddler Story Time: Six Thursdays beginning July 8 at 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2½ to 3½ with an adult. No registration required. * Co-sponsored by the Children’s Advisory Council with private donations to the Port Washington Library Foundation. Beach Story Time: Six Fridays beginning July 9 at 10:30 a.m. For chil- dren ages 5 and under with an adult. Meets at Manorhaven Beach weather permitting. No registration required.

Park Story Time: Six Mondays beginning July 12 at 10:30 a.m. For children ages 5 and under with an adult. Meets at The Blumenfeld Family Park (adjacent to the Landmark) If weather is inclement, story time will be held in the Children’s Room at 10:45 a.m. No registration required.

Pajama Story Time: Wednesday, July 21 and Tuesday, August 17 at 7 Family Film p.m. For children ages 5 and under with an adult. No registration required. Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner and we’ll supply the popcorn! No tickets or registration required. Play Pals - Session II: Tuesdays, July 27 and August 3, 10 at 10:30 a.m. Repeat of Session I. For ages 18 to 29 months with an adult - children must be The Princess and the Frog – Friday, July 30 at 7 p.m. 18 months old by July 27. Registration begins July 19. (2009 – 97 min.) A beautiful girl meets a frog prince and a fateful kiss leads them on a hi- Book Babies - Session II: Wednesdays, July 28 and August 4, 11 at larious adventure through the bayous of Louisiana. An animated feature 11:30 a.m. Repeat of Session I. For ages birth to 17 months with an adult. Registration begins July 19. film from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, written and directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. Rated G. Kirk Douglas on DVD, VHS and the printed page

This month we screen the Snowy River • Mourning Becomes classic boxing picture Champion Electra • My Dear Secretary • Out starring Kirk Douglas. He was born of the Past • Paths of Glory • Posse Issur Danielovitch Demsky in Am- • Saturn 3 • Seven Days in May sterdam, New York, on December • Spartacus • The Strange Love of 9, 1916, the son of Russian-Jewish Martha Ivers • Strangers When We immigrants. After serving in the Meet • Town Without Pity • 20,000 Navy in WWII, he made his screen Leagues Under the Sea • Ulysses • debut in 1946, quickly rising to The Vikings • The War Wagon • stardom portraying a rich variety The Way West • Young Man with of heroes, villains, cads, cowards, a Horn lovers, gangsters, cops, military Kirk Douglas on VHS: The men and gunfighters throughout Big Sky • The Devil’s Disciple • Is the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. True to his Paris Burning? • Man Without a tough screen persona, Kirk survived Star • Tough Guys a helicopter crash in 1991 and a Coming Soon: Along the Great debilitating stroke in 1996. You can Divide • Cast a Giant Shadow • learn more about this Hollywood Gunfight • Illusion • The Master Top photo (l to r): Library Director Nancy Curtin, FOL President Amy G. Bass, author Thomas legend by reading Tony Thomas’s Touch • Rain of Fire • The Story of Fleming, moderator Susan Isaacs, author Linda Fairstein, Rita Castagna and Deirdre Costa Three Loves • Top Secret Affair • Major representing event sponsor Americana Manhasset, Yasuko Yamaguchi representing The Films of Kirk Douglas and event sponsor Yamaguchi/Seyak Corp., Library Board of Trustees President Julie Geller the actor’s three autobiographies, The Villain The Ragman’s Son, Climbing the The Friends of the Library Board with authors Linda Fairstein and Thomas Fleming (seated) L to R: Margaret Desiervo, Library Director Nancy Curtin, teen volunteer Luke O’Connell, Mountain: My Search for Meaning FOL Vice President Nancy Wright, teen volunteer Annelise Meyding, FOL President Amy G. and Let’s Face It: 90 Years of Living, Bass, Vice President Ellen Zimmerman, Secretary Eleanor Rybecky, Treasurer Tinu Thakore, Loving and Learning. We also offer Pamela O’Connell two of Douglas’ novels, The Gift and Last Tango in Brooklyn. Kirk Douglas on DVD: Ace in the Hole • The Arrangement • The FOL luncheon recap Bad and the Beautiful • The Big The Friends of the Library’s other support: The Clubhouse at Trees • Detective Story • A Father... 41st Book & Author Luncheon in Harbor Links, DiMaggio’s Tratto- A Son... Once Upon a Time in Hol- May was an unqualified success. ria, Dolphin Bookshop, Evergreen lywood • The Final Countdown • More than 220 guests were wel- Hair Salon, Falconer’s Flowers, The Fury • The Glass Menagerie • comed by authors Linda Fairstein FOL Board, Frank’s Pizza, The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral • The and Thomas Fleming. Port’s own Gilded Lily (Huntington), Hunold Heroes of Telemark • The Indian Susan Isaacs moderated the event. Pharmacy, Lou Babs and Moogs, Fighter • In Harm’s Way • It Runs in The FOL thanks the lunch- Louie’s Oyster Bar, Maxx Hair the Family • Last Train to Gun Hill eon’s corporate sponsors for their Salon, Montebello Restaurant, • A Letter to Three Wives • The List community spirit and exceptional Nubest, Perfect Image Hair Salon, of Adrian Messenger • Lonely Are the generosity: Americana Manhasset Port Washington Library Staff, Sa- Brave • Lust for Life • The Man from (Gold Sponsor), Yamaguchi/Seyak lem Pharmacy, Shish Kebab Restau- Corporation, The Amsterdam at rants, Spa on the Wharf, Starbucks, Harborside and Minuteman Press, St. Honore Pastry Shop, Sullivan’s Port Washington. Quay, Uncle Giuseppe’s Market and A big thank you to all who con- Yamaguchi Restaurant. Scan Station demonstrations tributed to the raffles and provided The library held a successful four-week series of demonstrations, to introduce the public to our new Library Scan Station. The Scan New parents find friendship, Station makes preserving family memories, archiving materials or information and support studying for courses a snap with its one-touch scanning technology. Children’s librarian and Fam- first to the library and found out Users are able to scan docu- ily Place coordinator Fran Powell that there was a new parents’ group ments in black-and-white or color recently had an article published that met each week on Wednes- and easily save to a USB drive, share online at the Family Place Librari- days. Since then we have attended information via the Internet, or e- esTM website. The inspiration for that group every week. mail the document to themselves, the “Family Place in the Spotlight” “Eleanor has been to the friends or family members. You article came from a letter written by library to find new books, visit can quickly back-up family photos a library patron to director Nancy her favorite librarians, or attend a or documents, or share information Curtin. Through her connection to program at least twice a week. That on a social media site. Files can be the library, she found friendship, means in only 23 months we visited saved in various formats. information and support, and a the library at least 174 times! We The Library Scan Station is comfortable environment in which loved the Port Washington Public the first self-service eco-friendly to visit with her family. Library.” scan station. It saves on the usage Before leaving Port for Mary- The library’s Family Place of wasteful drums, inks and paper. land, she wrote, “My husband and initiative continues to play a vital It provides “green” self-service copy I moved to Port Washington when role in our community and we are and scan solutions to students and our daughter Eleanor was only committed to developing family- other patrons. For questions or a three weeks old. As a new mom centered programs focusing on demonstration, call the Reference without any family or friends in early childhood education, family Room at 883-4400, Ext. 111. Librarian Keith Klang demonstrates the the area, I was determined to find support and community informa- Scan Station friends and a place to go. I looked tion. Discussion Series. Wednesdays (grades Summer Terrace: the on Books Teen the Library. of Friends the by co-sponsored are craft samples. for All teen summer programs lobby the in case display our out check and brochure grams Pro- Summer our of copy a up Pick teens in grades 7-12 as of September. in TeenSpace. Workshops are open to TEEN WORKSHOPS: Register in-person at 944-7625. Hart Marianne contact should help teens. Employers looking for student ment Bulletin Board of job listings for ington Youth Council’s Teen Employ- Wash- Port the host will library the JOBS: SUMMER TEEN sign-up prize(whilesupplieslast). of reading club materials, including a packet complete a up Pick 21. June www.pwpl.org/teenspacebeginning at online or TeenSpace at in-person Register prizes! win write mini-reviews, books, Read Club. Reading Teen year’s this in participate to invited are 7-12) grades (entering Students Library.” Your @ Waves TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB: “Make Summer funinTeenSpace 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 Starting July 1, July Starting Issue No. 255, July 2010 LIBRARY TRUSTEES: Julie Geller, President Lee Aitken, Myron Blumenfeld, Patricia Bridges, Joseph Burden, Thomas Donoghue, John O’Connell LIBRARY DIRECTOR: Nancy Curtin wear. Workshop fee:$5. to want will girls and guys both that jewelry into cool art patterns create 13 at 7 p.m. Tuesday,Workshop:July Tile Malibu TeenSpace at883-4400,Ext.148. quired either in-person or by calling re- is pre-registration but FREE, necessary. experience No p.m. 7 at 8 July Thursday, Night: Hero Guitar shop fee:$5. Work- 20. July on p.m. 9 than later no TeenSpace to returned be must TeenSpace during August. Cameras will be displayed in each participant from photographs Selected photos. own your shoot to camera posable dis- a Receive workshop. beginners a for Ach Michael photojournalist Join p.m. 7 Tuesday,at 6 shop: July Work- Photography Port Picture call 883-4400,Ext.148.FREE will Register be in-person served. or Refreshments registration. of time at available be will fi book The rst the library’s on terrace, weather meet permitting. will group book The 7-12), July 7 & 28, August 18 at 7 p.m. EDITOR: Jackie Kelly

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