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A monthly guide to your community library, its programs and services Issue No. 270, October 2011 October schedule The library will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Monday, October 10 in obser- An evening with Philippa Gregory vance of Columbus Day. The Friends of the Port Wash- of her books in print, the #1 New received a Ph.D. at the University of ington Public Library are delighted York Times bestselling author has Edinburgh. She is a recognized au- FOL University to welcome author Philippa Grego- brought the Tudor court to vibrant thority on women’s history. Books Join the Friends of the Library for this ry on Monday, October 17 at 7:30 life for readers around the world. will be available for purchase and half-day program on October 2 from p.m., in her only Long Island ap- The Other Boleyn Girl (A Touchstone signing. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., featuring two univer- pearance. She will read from and Hardcover, 2004) became a televi- This event will take place at sity professors on two fascinating top- discuss The Lady of the Rivers (A sion series and a film. The Landmark on Main Street. ics. Dr. David Reynolds, Distinguished Touchstone Hardcover, October Philippa Gregory studied his- Doors will open at 7 p.m. Professor of English and American 2011). Gregory masterfully weaves tory at the University of Sussex and Studies, Graduate Center of the City passion, adventure and witchcraft University of New York, will talk on into the story of Jacquetta, Duchess his book Mightier Than the Sword: of Bedford, who would survive two Uncle Tom’s Cabin and the Battle for reigns and two wars to become the America. Dr. Robert Leonard, Profes- first lady at the rival courts of both sor of Linguistics and Director of the Lancaster and York. Institute for Forensic Linguistics, In The Cousins’ War series, Hofstra University, will talk on Foren- Gregory brings to life the noble fam- sic Application of Linguistic Theory: ily that preceded the Tudors, the From False Confessions to Accurate magnificent Plantagenets, chroni- Intelligence and the Meaning of Words. cling the turbulent years of strife Refreshments will be served. most commonly known as the Wars of the Roses. She will also discuss The Women of the Cousins’ War (A Aprenda Español Touchstone Hardcover, September Have you always wanted to aprenda 2011). Co-authored with two emi- español? Learn Spanish free on Sun- nent historians, David Baldwin and days from 1 to 2 p.m. in the ESOL Michael Jones, this work of non- Classroom on the second floor. A na- fiction offers fascinating biographi- tive Spanish speaker from Mexico will cal essays about the inspirations teach this beginner level class. Please behind Philippa Gregory’s fiction call Peggy O’Hanlon at 883-4400, Ext. and a sweeping picture of one of the Fortune & Spirits 147 to register. most intriguing periods in English history. Ms. Gregory last visited the Photography Gallery library in September 2005, when to be named for Vogel The Virgin’s Lover was released. On Thursday, November 3, the li- With over eight million copies brary’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 offi- 7th Annual Celebration of Long Island Talent cial photographer for Madison Square Garden, Kalinsky is one of the most famous image-makers of our time, as his lens has captured important faces, places and events in the world of sports, entertainment and politics. Look for a complete story next month. Join WFUV’s John Platt, host of the Sunday Morning Breakfast Show, for a great afternoon of homegrown, hand-picked talent on Sunday, October 23 at 3 p.m. Huntington resident Gail Storm delivers blues/jazz on vocals and piano, specializing in boogie woogie; Happy Ending (above right) is Carl Bishop and Mike Goodenow, singing and songwriting in the alt-rock mode. Originally from Lynbrook, the duo now collaborates in that new bastion of music, Brooklyn; Phil Minissale (above left) continues to build bridges between various acoustic genres, keeping the traditional integrity of the music intact while breaking new ground with his timely songwriting; Glen Cove artists Sirianni & Stein are Nancy Sirianni and Rob Stein.They collaborate in the roots rock mode. George Kalinsky and Martin Vogel In the Community Gallery A tribute to Norman Granz Censorship in Schools & Libraries Television producer Bob concert tours; and manager and Waldman will interview Tad Her- recording producer for such art- CENSORSHIP IN SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES, an exhibit that traces the shorn, author of Norman Granz: ists as Ella Fitzgerald and Oscar development of censorship in the United States over the past 150 years, The Man Who Used Jazz for Justice Peterson. opens October 4 and runs through the 31st. Featured are descriptions of (University of California Press, Tad Hershorn is an archi- the censorship of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Catcher in the October 2011), on Friday, October vist at the Institute for Jazz Stud- Rye and the Harry Potter series. Also included as the targets of the censors 21 at 7:30 p.m. ies at Rutgers University. are Judy Blume, Maya Angelou and Pete Seeger. U.S. Supreme Court and “Any book on my life would Copies of his book will be lower court decisions dealing with censorship cases are an integral part of start with my basic philosophy of available for purchase and sign- the exhibit. Quoting Clare Boothe Luce, “Censorship like charity should fighting racial prejudice. I loved ing. This program is sponsored begin at home, but, unlike charity, it should end there.” jazz, and jazz was my way of do- by the Friends of the Library. ing that,” producer and promoter Norman Granz told Tad Hershorn during the final interviews given for this book. Granz (1918-2001) was iconoclastic, independent, influential, often unpleasant — and The State of the Bay one of jazz’s true giants. He played an essential part in bringing jazz to Thursday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. audiences around the world, always demanding that African-American performers be treated equally ev- The Nautical Advisory Council changing shoreline, the natural erywhere they toured. In this defini- welcomes Jennifer Wilson-Pines, resources and what’s being done tive biography, Hershorn recounts Executive Director for the Manhas- to keep it clean and healthy. Granz’s story: creator of the legend- set Bay Protection Committee, who Nautical Advisory Council ary jam session concerts known as will talk on the history and health of programs are funded by private Jazz at the Philharmonic; founder Manhasset Bay, including how the donations to the Port Washington of the Verve record label; pioneer Bay has played a part in history, the Library Foundation. of live recordings and worldwide Find New Halloween Horrors on DVD in Media ESOL Update for students & tutors If you’ve already seen all the scary classics, you can celebrate this Halloween by checking out some of these recent horror releases from our Need to learn English or circulating DVD collection: Spanish? Looking for an inter- Bread Crumbs (2009). Friends gather in a cabin in the woods to esting volunteer opportunity? make a film, but they are beset by a childlike but murderous brother and This fall, the library’s ESOL sister. Mike Nichols directed. Program will offer a full range Case 39 (2009). Social worker Emily (Renee Zellweger) is assigned of services for ESOL students to the case of 10-year-old Lilith Sullivan, whose parents had tried to burn and tutors. We provide small her alive in the oven. Christian Alvart directed. group instruction, Computer Colin (2009). Writer, producer, cinematographer, editor and director Assisted Language Learning Marc Price’s British production is the first zombie movie told from the (CALL) and orientation ses- perspective of the zombie (Alastair Kirton). sions for newcomers to Port. All services are free to Port (2009). Characters assemble for the reading Dark and Stormy Night Washington residents and those of a will in this spoof of “old dark house” horror-mysteries. Writer/director who work in town. Here are the Larry Blamire is one of the stars as well. highlights: Daybreakers (2009). A plague has transformed the world’s popu- Computers in Spanish. lation into vampires. Brothers Michael and Peter Spierig scripted and Classes take place on Saturday, directed this Australian production. October 15 and on Saturday, Devil (2010). Trapped in a stalled elevator, five people discover that October 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. Call the Devil is among them. Brian Nelson scripted, from a story by M. Night the ESOL Office at 883-4400, Shyamalan, for director John Erick Dowdle. Ext. 147 or 149 to register. Drag Me to Hell (2009). Loan officer Alison Lohman brings a curse Homework Help for chil- upon her own head. Director Sam Raimi scripted with his brother Ivan. dren of ESOL students. Mon- days from 6 to 7 p.m. Learn Eng- The Final (2010). Bullied high school outcasts invite the popular lish while your child (grades 1 students to a party, where they get their comeuppance. Jason Kobolati to 5 ) receives homework help scripted for director Joey Stewart. from high school volunteers. Husk. (2010) by Brett Simmons. Hidden deep within a corn field is Orientation Sessions, “Liv- a crumbling farmhouse, which proves to be less a sanctuary than a super- ing in the USA Workshop for natural trap for stranded travelers. Spanish Speakers,” takes place Knife Edge (2010). Mathieu Boujenah brings bride Natalie Press — on Tuesday, October 11 and on who has psychic abilities — and his stepson to a haunted mansion.