February 2020 Newsletter
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YOUR MONTHLY GUIDE TO PORT’S LIBRARY BOOKINGS February 2020 Friday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. In addition, our Adult and Children’s Book Natalie Douglas Sings to Nina… Clubs will be reading the following titles: A Tribute To Nina Simone Natalie Douglas has been called “a true force of nature” and in a “league of her own” by Clive Davis of The Times (UK). PWPL is proud to welcome her to frican-American History Month is an perform her To Nina Aannual celebration of achievements by ... A Tribute to Nina African-Americans and since 1976 every U.S. Simone concert. See President has officially designated the month article in newsletter of February as African-American History for additional information. Month. PWPL is offering many programs to commemorate African-American History Monday, February 24 at 3 p.m Month, including the following: Afternoon on Broadway: Tanisha Mitchell presents Porgy and Bess Friday, February 7 at 12:15 p.m. Tanisha Mitchell will explore the folk/opera Sandwiched In: Free African-American Porgy and Bess. See article in newsletter for Communities in the 19th Century more information. Tuesday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Marsha J. Tyson Darling will focus on the PWPL’s Fiction Book Group is reading evolution and social agency of free African- Friday, February 28 at 12:15 p.m. Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. American communities in the aftermath of Sandwiched In: Jacob Lawrence: The American Struggle the American Revolution, dating from 1787 Thursday, February 20 at 1:30 p.m. Alice Schwarz, museum educator with the to the eve of the Civil War. PWPL’s Nonfiction Book Group is reading Metropolitan Museum of Art, returns to While we are accustomed to Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of explore the work of African-American modern the understanding that slavery Sgt. Isaac Woodward and the Awakening artist Jacob Lawrence. enveloped the lives of the of President Harry S. Truman and Judge majority of African-Americans in PAID J. Waties Waring by Richard Gergel. the ante-bellum period, it was Flushing, NY U.S. Postage Permit No.1828 the evolution of free African- Tuesday, February 25 at 7:15 p.m. Non-Profit Organization American communities formed Fifth and Sixth Grade Book Discussion after the American Revolution This month’s selection is The Crossover that served to create and by Kwame Alexander. sustain significant self-help organizations and institutions; Thursday, February 27 at 4:00 p.m. it is not well known that these First and Second Grade Book Discussion communities were vital to This month’s selection is Whoosh anti-slavery abolitionist efforts. by Chris Barton. QUICK READS Holiday Hours Save the Date: FOL U The Library will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. The Friends of the Library’s FOL University on Monday, February 17 in honor of scholarly lecture program returns Sunday, POSTAL CUSTOMER POSTAL 11050 NY Port Washington, President’s Day. March 29 at 1:30 p.m. with two professors Reserve Your Small speaking on two fascinating topics. Tax Help Study Room Online! Register for private tax help sessions, Save the Date: courtesy of AARP: Sessions are on FOL Paperback Swap Beginning February 1st, our small study Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Friends of the Library Paperback room reservations have moved online! You February 4 through April 14. You do not Swap returns on Saturday, March 21 from can now check room availability and book have to be an AARP member. 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your gently used adult, a time slot from home. These rooms are To register, visit the Reference Desk or teen and children’s paperbacks for a free, located on our Mezzanine level and are call 516-883-4400 ext. 1400. For the friendly swap. The FOL accepts hardcover perfect for small groups looking to study. first few weeks, priority will be given children’s books including board books. Patrons are limited to one 2-hour slot per to Port Washington residents. Please bring no more than 20 books per day and must be 18 or over to use the person. No books accepted in advance or room. Visit https://www.pwpl.org for more Port Washington Public Library Public Washington Port One Library Drive 11050-2794 NY Washington, Port after 3:30 p.m. Browsers are welcome! information. 2020 Library Budget Vote and Board of Trustees Election Timeline Saturday, February 1 .............................. Nominating petitions available Monday, March 9 .................................... Nominating petitions due Monday, February 17 .............................. Absentee ballot applications available Wednesday, February 12 ....................... Budget Hearing #1 Find us on social media Wednesday, March 18 ............................ Budget Hearing #2 Tuesday, March 31 .................................. Personal Registration Day Tuesday, March 31 .................................. Budget Hearing #3 / Meet the Candidates Tuesday, April 7 ...................................... Budget Vote / Trustee election Bookings No. 364 / February 2020 Consider a seat on the Library Board of Trustees Published by the Port Washington Public Library Would you like to have a voice in charting the direction of your library while serving your One Library Drive community? If so, consider serving as a library trustee. PWPL trustees serve five-year Port Washington, NY 11050-2794 terms; meetings take place on the third Wednesday evening of each month. Some of the pwpl.org responsibilities of a Library Trustee: 516-883-4400 • [email protected] Follow us on Facebook & Instagram • Create and develop the mission of the Library Visit our YouTube channel • Secure adequate funding for the Library’s service program Library Trustees: John O’Connell, President • Exercise fiduciary responsibility for the use of public and private funds Patricia Bridges • Adopt policies and rules regarding Library governance and use Nancy Comer William Keller For more information, pick up a copy of the brochure Why Become a Library Trustee? at Michael Krevor the Library’s Information Desk. Trustee petitions will be available in the administration office Adrienne Saur beginning Friday, February 7. If you are interested in running for a seat on the library board, Sima Vasa your petition must be returned by Monday, March 9. The annual budget vote and trustee Library Director: election takes place on Tuesday, April 7. For more information, contact library administration Keith Klang at 516-883-4400, ext. 1100. Bookings Editor: Laurie Cotumaccio Bookings Contributors: Denise Anchico, Amy Christake, Lori Gerbasi, Jonathan Guildroy, James Hutter, Save the Date Kate Monsour, Vanessa Nastro, FOL Book & Author Luncheon Tony Traguardo, Janet West, Jeff Zeh Friday, May 8 at 11 a.m. Design and Layout: Smallkaps Assoc., Inc. North Hills Country Club, Manhasset Library Hours The Friends of the Library will host its 51st Annual Richard D. Whittemore Book & Author The Library will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Luncheon on Friday, May 8 at 11 a.m. at the North Hills Country Club in Manhasset. The Monday, February 17 in honor of President’s Day. luncheon is the FOL’s sole fundraising event and for decades has been one of the most Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: prestigious literary functions on the North Shore, regularly drawing an audience of 350 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Library supporters. Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The two featured authors will be announced in the March newsletter and via news stories, Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m. social media postings and Library email messages. Reservation brochures will be available Residents of the Port Washington Union Free School April 1 in the Library and online at www.pwpl.org/fol. For information email [email protected]. District are entitled to a PWPL card, which may also be used at any library in Nassau County. To apply for a card, The FOL welcomes individual and corporate luncheon sponsors beginning at $250. To learn stop by the Library with proof of residence or about the benefits of sponsorship – which include bypassing first-come, first-served ticketing apply online at pwpl.org. Non-residents who work in to this sellout event – please contact FOL vice president Nancy Wright at 516-883-8418 or Port Washington may also apply. [email protected], or board member Margaret DeSiervo at 516-883-2722 or margaretdesiervo@ yahoo.com. Sponsors, please commit by April 1 in order to guarantee seating. Port Washington Public Library presents… CHRNow Available MEBOOKS for use in the Library! H Available for adults & teens (Grades 7+) H Inquire at our service desks in the lower level Lab and North Wing MISSION STATEMENT: H May be used for long periods of time during Library hours The Port Washington Public Library is a center Made Possible by Friends of the Library for community engagement, knowledge and personal enrichment. Lee Aitken Receives Natalie Douglas Sings the Friends of the Library Award To Nina…A Tribute to Nina Simone Friday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. Natalie Douglas has been called “a true force of nature” and in a “league of her own” by Clive Davis of The Times (UK). PWPL is proud to welcome her to perform her To Nina...a Tribute to Nina Simone concert. Natalie has wowed audiences on three The Friends of the Library proudly announces that Robert Lee continents with this critically acclaimed celebration of the iconic Aitken is the recipient of the Friends of the Library Award. Dr. Nina Simone. Accompanied by her music director, Brian Mr. Aitken, who goes by Lee, was an elected member of the PWPL Nash, Natalie performs songs recorded by the legendary singer, Board of Trustees for more than twenty years and served as its including “I Loves You Porgy,” “My Baby Just Cares for Me” and President for seven.