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The FOR ADULTS FOR ADULTS FOR CHILDREN Bookmark Spot Stop by the Library Classic Tales of Animal Friends and pick up December’s book- Book & Sandwich (W)rap Pajama Storytime mark by Jamie Renna. Millions of Pooh fans have enjoyed the stories of Christopher Robin and his FROM ROSIE FIRESIDE FRIDAY (N) Tuesday, December 4, 7:00 p.m. Neighborhood Nursery School (EN) Tuesday, Dec. 4, A reading list, compiled by fuzzy companions for the past 75 years. Tales of animal friends, based in reality Momentum (EN) Thursday, December 6, 1:00 p.m. Night 7:00 p.m. our Children’s Librarians, or fantasy, are perennial favorites as family stories. Curl up with one of our TO ROOSEVELT The Northport Middle School String En- Join us as we take a look at stories from The O. (N) Monday, December 3, 7:00 p.m. (N) Friday, Dec. 14, is on the back. selections and spend a cozy afternoon or evening reading together during this The American People (N) Sunday, December 16, 2:00 p.m. Momentum, a mother/daughter horn and flute semble Henry Prize Stories 2000. To reserve your copies, call Representatives from area nurs- 7:00 p.m. holiday season. in World War II: duo, enchants audiences of all ages with an exciting (EN) Friday, December 14, 7:30 p.m. Deborah Formosa or the Reference Department at ery schools will be on hand to display Children ages 3 and up Under the direction of Katherine Giuliano, the with parent/caregiver A Film & repertoire of chamber music. French hornist Kristine 261-6930. materials and to speak with you, on an Animal Friends by Beverly Cleary Old Bear (series) Northport Middle School String Ensemble will pres- Children may wear Discussion Series Dougherty is a member of Celebrations Brass and individual basis, about their schools’ philoso- Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Jane Hissey ent holiday carols and songs including works by their PJs and bring their Arabel and Mortimer (series) Our film and discussion has appeared with some of the country’s leading 55/Alive Driver Program phies and objectives. All are welcome. by Richard and Florence Atwa- Pachelbel, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms. All are welcome. teddy bears to this eve- by Joan Aiken Paddington (series) series, From Rosie to Roosevelt, chamber ensembles including Clarino Consort, Concert (N) Monday, January 14, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ter ning storytime. by Michael Bond continues this month. This six- Royal, New York Grand Bande, and has performed on Register December 22 at the Northport Library. Big Red All are welcome. Mr. Putter and Tabby (series) part series is moderated by National Public Radio. Her daughter, Kristine, is an (EN) Tuesdays, January 15 & 22, 7:00-10:30 p.m. Winnie-the-Pooh Family Tree by Jim Kjelgaard Poppy the Panda Mr. D’Innocenzo, Professor of accomplished flutist who has performed solo recitals Novel Ideas (EN) Saturday, December 8, 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. by Cynthia Rylant (N) Friday, December 7, 1:00 p.m. Register December 29 at the East Northport Library. by Dick Gackenbach History at Hofstra University. throughout the country including at Lincoln Center Children ages 3 and up Registration for Pre- A Carnival of Animals (N) Monday, December 10, 7:00 p.m. AARP’s Mature Driver Program is open to library Puss in Boots During each program an award- and on National Public Radio. Accompanied by pianist Bring a picture of everyone in your family and make schoolers’ Door To by Sid Fleischman Tom and Pippo (series) This month we discuss A Small Death by Robert card holders who are 50 years of age or older. There by Charles Perrault winning documentary film will Henry DeVries, Momentum’s performance will include a family tree. Siblings welcome. Registration is now Learning programs will by Helen Oxenbury Wilson. Please pick up your copy of the book at the is a $10 fee payable to AARP by check or money order The Cricket in Times Square be shown. Mr. D’Innocenzo will works by Telemann, Pachelbel, and Mozart. underway at the East Northport Library. be held on Saturday, Rascal Northport Library Circulation Desk. by George Selden set the scene for each film and Free tickets for this performance are available January 5. A program by Sterling North The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco provide background informa- December 1 at the Northport Library. schedule will be avail- Curious George (series) tion to enhance the viewing able in the Library be- by H.A. Rey Spot (series) ginning December 20. by Eric Hill Where’s My Teddy experience. Participants will have the opportunity Jamie Renna by Jez Alborough Computer First Grade for Adults FOR TEENS Dick King-Smith’s Animal Friends to discuss the films and share their own experiences. (N) Monday, December 3, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon Friday by Dick King-Smith The Tale of Peter Rabbit Refreshments will be served. Please register in ad- Register December 1 at Northport Library. Striking a Chord @ Your Library by Beatrix Potter vance by calling the Northport Library at 261-6930. Movies Our current Museum Cove exhibit featuring The Videos I’ll Remember April Frog and Toad (series) (EN) Thursday, December 13, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon Teen Design a Bookmark Contest Long Island Philharmonic will conclude this month. Wainscott Weasel 101 Dalmatians (N) Friday, December 14, 1:30 p.m. by Arnold Lobel Japanese-Americans and World War II Register December 1 at East Northport Library. The Northport-East Northport Public Library invites teens in grades 6-12 to submit their original More than 240 children and parents have participated by Tor Seidler Four ten-year-old boys begin a perilous jour- The Adventures of Milo & Otis Friday, December 14, 10:00 a.m. This user-friendly workshop is a follow-up to Com- designs for our 1st annual Teen Design a Bookmark Contest. Twelve winning designs (6 from Middle School stu- in related programming during this successful ex- ney to self-discovery in the weeks following the Gentle Ben Films: The Color of Honor and Days of Waiting puter Kindergarten. Topics will include working with dents and 6 from High School students) will be selected to decorate monthly bookmarks for next year. hibit. The Library has also arranged for David Wiley, by Walt Morey The Wind in the Willows Air Bud These films create a moving and personal por- text and files, word processing, and more. There is a bombing of Pearl Harbor. Not rated. 90 min. The deadline for entries is January 31, 2002. Winners will be announced in the March newsletter. the newly appointed director of the Philharmonic, to Toy Animal Friends Babe trait of the devastating internment experience for $5 materials fee, payable at registration. conduct the Northport High School’s Symphonic Winds Gentleman Bear Fly Away Home Entry forms are available in the Teen Center at both libraries. Use your imagination and talent. Have fun! Beethoven Japanese-Americans. by William Pene The Bear Nobody Wanted (N) Friday, December 28, 1:30 p.m. ensemble group. For older students, our librarians DuBois by Janet Ahlberg Benji A thirteen-year-old girl and her estranged father have prepared a bibliography on music and related websites. Copies are available at the Reference Desk. Charlotte’s Web Book-A-Trip learn what family is all about when they adopt an George and Martha Bunny Party (series) Gallery Talk with Richard Blazej orphaned flock of geese. Rated PG. 107 min. Fellowship of the Ring Listen to a Good Book by James Mar- by Rosemary Wells Dunston Checks In (N) Saturday, December 8, 10:00 a.m. to Don’t miss our Winnie-the-Pooh 75th Anniversary Drawing Workshop Too tired to read? Need a break from school assign- shall Mr. Blazej, whose photographs are on exhibit in Party— see the back of this newsletter for details! Far From Home: The Adventures Madame Tussaud’s (N) Thursday, December 27, 2:00 p.m. Grades 6-12 ments? Listen to a good book on audiocassette! Here are Corduroy the Northport gallery this month, will share his expe- of Yellow Dog Wax Museum & Do you like to draw? Join cartoonist David Miller some titles in our Young Adult audiobook collection: Henry and Mudge (series) by Don Freeman riences as a practitioner of traditional, large format FOR FAMILIES New York and learn how to draw characters from The Hobbit and by Cynthia Rylant Flipper black and white photography. He will provide images Elmer and the Lost Teddy (series) Fellowship of the Ring. Sign-up begins December 6 at Athletic Shorts The River Reading, Writing, & the ELA of the West as well as local scenes. All are welcome. Public Library Henry and Ribsy (series) by David McKee Fly Away Home the Northport Library. by Chris Crutcher by Gary Paulsen (EN) Monday, December 3, Tuesday, February 26, 2002 by Beverly Cleary Homeward Bound: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ernest and Celestine (series) The Incredible Journey Departure: 9:30 a.m. from the Laurel Ave. School Blood and Chocolate Rumblefish School district teachers Arlene Kipper (series) by Gabrielle Vincent Defensive Driving parking lot (across from Northport Library) Sunday Family Special: Winnie-the-Pooh Anniversary Celebration by Annette Curtis Klause by S.E. Hinton (N) Tuesday, December 18 & Thursday, December 20, Capriola and Josephine Imwalle by Mick Inkpen The Journey of Natty Gann Return: 5:30 p.m. The Hampstead Players present Teen volunteers are needed to help at the Winnie- Harry and Lulu 7:00-10:00 p.m.