Locust Valley Library Newsletter January and February 2017 Proud member of the Nassau Library System
Friends Art Lecture Series Tuesday, January 17 at 1:30 PM “Roma Aeterna: Masterpieces from the Vatican Pinacoteca” Presented by Ines Powell, who has lectured for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow will present an exhibition of masterpieces from the permanent collections of the Vatican Pinacoteca, works that rarely leave the Vatican. The exhibition will feature paintings from the 12th through the 18th centuries, including works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Giovanni Bellini, Guercino, Pietro Perugino, Guido Reni, and Nicolas Poussin. Registration requested. The Friends of the Locust Valley Library sponsor this event.
Just Sixties: The Stories...The Songs! Sunday, January 29 at 2 PM Join us for this narrated retrospective on the music, fads, culture and Americana of the 60s with plenty of related songs. This lively event is guaranteed to make you smile. Co-sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Community and Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division, as part of its Distinguished Artists Concert Series.
Romance, Classics and Tango Sunday, February 19 at 2 PM Join us for "Romance, Classics and Tango" presented by the renowned Polezhayev Family Ensemble. The program includes masterpieces of Mozart, Brahms, Chopin, Liszt, Saint-Saens, Massenet and Gershwin, Kern and Chaplin. All are welcome! Co-sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Community and Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division, as part of its Distinguished Artists Concert Series.
Adult Programs
JANUARY EVENTS January Events (continued)
Coloring, Classical Music and iCloud on Your iPhone and iPad Tuesday, January 31 at 6:30 PM Candlelight for Adults Learn how to save, share, sync and access your files Tuesday, January 3 and February 7 at 7 PM and pictures on your iPad, iPhone and Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind and computer. Bring your device or just come and express creativity. Coloring books for adults have listen. Registration requested for this program. intricate designs and patterns. They are the latest artistic craze to help adults relax. We provide the candlelight, classical music and all the materials for FEBRUARY EVENTS this free program. Registration is requested and Where Have All the Pollinators Gone? seating is limited. Thursday, February 2 at 7 PM Moira Alexander, a local beekeeper, will present a Help Protect Long Island’s Water program clarifying some of the reasons for declining Tuesday, January 17 at 7 PM bee populations and how local property owners can Learn about Long Island’s drinking water, where it impact their return. She will also explain President comes from and how we impact its quality. Obama's new Pollinator Protection Act and how Discover the ancient aquifers that provide seafood, local, state and federal agencies are responding to jobs and recreational opportunities for millions of this crisis in our country. Material will be provided people. Event is funded by Grassroots Environmental so you can evaluate your plants and landscaping Education, a science-driven nonprofit organization designs for nutritional value and shelter for local working to conserve and protect our water and pollinators. quality of life. Registration requested for this free program.
American Healthcare Documentary Love Stories...for better or for worse Thursday, January 19 at 6:45 PM Thursday, February 16 at 7 PM Dr. Robert Romanelli, DC will give a presentation Storyteller Elizabeth Rowe explores the many facets and show the documentary, Escape Fire: The Fight of this universal emotion: romance, jealousy, ideal to Rescue American Healthcare. There is so much love, first love, unrequited love, magical, platonic, confusion about healthcare, this program will help and impossible love, as portrayed in folk tales, to shed some light on the problems. Registration literature, myth, poetry and song. requested. Please join us for this free program. Registration is requested. All welcome!
Wire-Wrapped Sea Glass Pendants Estate Planning Tuesday, February 28 at 6:30 PM Tuesday, January 24 at 7 PM Do you love to collect sea glass? What could be “Estate Planning: More than Simply Leaving better than learning to make a pendant with them. Behind an Inheritance” will be presented by In this workshop you will learn different wire- Attorney John A. Tierney. A survey found that 57% wrapping methods using round and flat nose pliers of Americans do not have a will, leaving them to create your own masterpieces. By wire-wrapping without any say in how their assets will be distributed the glass, you can personalize the pendant, yet still or, if they have children, who will care for them. see the beauty the glass has to offer. All the Topics covered: wills, trusts, and other estate materials will be supplied including string for planning documents. The class will also evaluate wearing the pendant. Registration and $10.00 ways to properly title assets and consider situations in material fee are required. Material fee is payable at which a deceased is liable for estate taxes. the circulation desk. Seating is limited. Book Groups and More!
Great Books Casual Books THURSDAYS at 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYS at 10 AM
January 19: Call It Sleep January 11: Circling the Sun By Henry Roth by Paula McLain
February 2: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy February 8: Sula by Douglas Adams by Toni Morrison
Everyone is welcome to join the Come discuss interesting books in a relaxed Great Books discussion! atmosphere. See Janet Robertson for further See Jennifer Santo at the Reference Desk. information and/or a copy of the book.
Do You Love the Library? Say “YES” with a Brick! ESL Classes
A brick is a visible symbol Beginners - Mondays at 7 PM Classes run from January 9 to April 24. of support, giving anyone a chance to place a lasting piece of themselves Intermediate - Thursdays at 7 PM into the Locust Valley community. Your brick Classes run from January 12 to April 20. will be custom-engraved with a name and a memory and placed outside the Children’s Paola Diaz, our ESL tutor, teaches English as a Entrance to the Library. It will be a true Second Language. Series will run for thirteen celebration of everyone who gives to Locust sessions. Registration required for these free lessons. Valley Library Campaign 2020! As well as All welcome! providing a legacy, your contribution will help our library and our community! Please contact the circulation desk at (516) 671-1837 or Locust Valley Library email: [email protected] MUSEUM PASSES with any questions and pricing. *co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library* Free passes available to the following museums:
Online Resources: American Airpower Museum Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum For more great on-the-go material, try - The Cradle of Aviation Museum - Zinio, our downloadable magazine program. Firefighters Museum The Frick Collection for e-books and audio books, which - Overdrive, Garvies Point Museum and Preserve includes travel guides. Guggenheim Museum - Pronunciator, brush up on thousands of words and The Heckscher Museum of Art phrases for over 80 languages. There’s a mobile app so Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum you can learn on the go! Long Island Children’s Museum - Freegal Music, downloading or streaming music with MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) over 3 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog. Museum of the City of New York Nassau County Museum of Art - Morningstar Investment Research Center, The New York Botanical Gardens features financial information, portfolio Old Westbury Gardens analysis, investment options and financial news. The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum
The passes are available at the Circulation Desk for Locust Valley Library cardholders. Ongoing Programs Exercise Classes AARP Driving Course
GENTLE YOGA Friday, January 13 from 10 SESSIONS, FEE: $35 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
MONDAYS at 9:30 AM with Morgan Rose Locust Valley residents have open registration. Class began December 5. Non-resident registration beings January 2, 2017. MONDAYS at 5:30 PM with Morgan Rose Non-refundable $20 fee for AARP members, Class began December 5. $25 fee for non-members. THURSDAYS at 5:30 PM with Morgan Rose Check or money order payable to AARP is required Class began December 29. at time of registration. Registration and fee required.
Tech Assistance For Adults TÁI CHI for Fitness WEDNESDAYS at 5:30 PM Tuesdays or Thursdays from 6 - 7 PM or 10 SESSIONS, FEE: $50 Saturdays from 3 - 4 PM
Class began on November 2. Do you need help with your new device New session begins January 18. or learn the basics of computer use? Tai Chi with certified instructor Nancy Chin. Get ready to get the most from your Registration and fee required. gadgets. Sign up to have one of our Teen Tech Tutors assist you in the library. DANCERCISE with Carol Rodriguez Please be sure to bring your device with you! SATURDAYS at 9:30 AM Call Ms. Leslie for more info or an appointment. Class began December 3. 10 SESSIONS, FEE: $50 Registration and fee required. Main Floor Media Room
Display Case Meditation with Morgan Rose Once again, the lovely ladies of the Locust Valley Garden Club will adorn our Every second Thursday of the month display case in the Media Room. January 12 and February 9 at 9:30 AM Registration and $5 fee for each class required. For January, the theme is “Year of the Rooster” For February, “Mardi Gras” Game Time Be sure to check out the display in our Media Room! MONDAYS at 1 PM As always, we thank the Locust Valley Garden Club Bring your friends to meet and enjoy a variety of for their time decorating our library. games available at the Library or bring your own! Locust Valley Senior Club Valley Quilters & Love to Yarn Club TUESDAYS: January 10, 24 February 14, 28 WEDNESDAYS from 1 - 3:30 PM 10:30 AM in the MNA Community Room Meets twice a month All levels of quilters, knitters and crocheters are All Seniors 55 years and above are welcome to join. welcome to share ideas, work on projects and help Seniors in the towns surrounding Locust Valley are beginners or enthusiasts with their craft. Bring your also welcome. friends.
Movies at the Library Thursdays at 1:00 PM
January 12: Florence Foster Jenkins January 26: Sully Rated PG-13; 1 hr. 51 min. Rated PG-13; 1 hr. 36 min.
Heiress Florence Foster Jenkins Tom Hanks stars in this portrait of (Meryl Streep) longs to become an airline pilot Chesley "Sully"
opera star in 1940s New York, Sullenberger, which depicts his despite possessing a horrible successful emergency landing of an singing voice. Swank Movies. Airbus A320 on the Hudson River in January 2009. Swank Movies.
February 9: Deepwater Horizon February 23: The Light Between Oceans Rated PG-13; 1 hr. 47 min. PG-13; 2 hr. 13 min.
Lone Survivor director Peter Berg An Australian World War I veteran helmed this docudrama about the (Michael Fassbender) takes a job as Deepwater Horizon disaster, the a lighthouse keeper on an isolated 2010 oil-rig explosion in the Gulf island. He meets his future wife of Mexico that resulted in the (Alicia Vikander) at the nearest largest offshore oil spill in U.S. coastal town, and the two begin history. Swank Movies. their new life alone at the lighthouse.
ART EXHIBITS January and February
IN OUR MNA COMMUNITY ROOM
Kirk Larsen
This multimedia art exhibit includes oils, watercolor, acrylics and stone carvings. Landscapes, seascapes, nauticals and still life are the topics of this very accomplished local artist. Exhibit runs through January 29.
Grenville Baker Girls and Boys Club Art Exhibit and Reception
Artwork by students from Grenville Baker Girls and Boys Club will be displayed from February 4 - 24th. There will be a reception on Thursday, February 9 from 7 - 8:30 PM to celebrate their achievements.
Test Taking Strategies with the Science Get Graphic: Wizard: Mon. Jan. 9 at 7 pm. Yak and Snack Grades 6 - 12 Grades 6 - 8 Subject specific techniques: Jan. 18 and Feb. 15 Learning to get organized Enjoy pizza and graphic novels with other Targeted studying teens. Sessions are held once monthly on Test preparation Wed. evenings at 7 PM . Register and pick Taking a test up a copy of the book at the teen service To be presented by Professor Anthony Abbate. Register online or call for info. desk. Contact Ms. Leslie for further info. Volunteer Opportunities Teen Tutoring: Wednesdays 5 - 6 PM. Begins Jan. 11. Earn community service credit while helping young children improve their reading skills. Six sessions. Contact Ms. Leslie for further info. Community Club: Monthly Meeting Jan. 10 at 7 PM. We will be discussing details for our Jan. 28 bake sale. Contact Ms. Nadine if you wish to donate baked goods. Habitat for Humanity: Made with Love Feb. 14 at 7 PM. Join us as we create hand- made décor for a local Habitat family in need. You must be registered to receive service credit.
Family Event: Mon. Feb. 13 at 4 PM. Celebrate Valentines Day with someone special! Pair up with someone you love and create a beautiful heart-shaped cake to take home and share. Space is limited. Register online.
Pokemon Trading Event! Game Day: Tues. Feb. 21 from 2 - 3:30 PM Sun. Jan. 22 from 3 - 4 PM Grades 6 - 12 Justin’s Toys presents a Pokémon Trade event! The MNA Community Room will be all yours! $10. mat. fee includes two packs of Pokémon Board Games, Food and Friends! Sun/Moon cards. Please bring EXs and rares. For further info contact Mr. Mike at 671-1837. Movie: Thurs. Feb. 23 from 6:30 - 8 PM Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the Find a match this winter! Are you in a World. Join us for the screening of Batkid reading slump? Try the new Book Finder Begins. The Make-A-Wish Foundation and the App made just for teens. Updated daily, city of San Francisco join forces to grant a five- this app makes it easy to find something year-old boy's wish to become Batman for a new to read right now and all year long! day. Snacks provided. Doc. PG. Reg. online.
All programs require online registration unless otherwise indicated. Contact Youth Services for more information at 516-671-1837. Storytime is Back! Book Clubs Day Time Age Junior Books, (gr. 4 and 5) meets monthly on Tuesdays from 7 - 8 PM. Next meetings 1/3 and 2/7. Tuesday 10:30 AM 2-3 year Book Buddies, (gr. 2 and 3) meets on Wed. once a Tuesday 2:00 PM 3-5 year month from 7 - 8 PM. Next meeting 1/11 and 2/8 Wednesday 10:30 AM 2-3 year Contact Ms. Leslie or Ms. Nadine for further info. Thursday 10:30 AM 18-24 months Play Hooray “Baby & Me” Storytime runs Jan. 17 through March 24. Fridays at 10 AM. Birth - 18 months. No registration necessary. Jan. 6 and Feb. 3. No registration necessary. Origami Afternoons with Shelbie Thurs. Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 4 - 4:45 PM. Jump for Joy Grades 2 - 5. Children will learn the basics of Origami and Friday, Jan. 27 at 10 AM enjoy some fun stories with Shelbie during Ages 2 - 4 yrs this four-week workshop. Space is very Join Joy Oddo in this fabulously fun, dance and limited. Register online. movement spectacular for you and your toddler. Online registration required.
Steve Petra and Petra Puppets Present the Wacky Friends Show Sat. Jan. 28 at 2 PM The “Wacky Friends Show” is a ventriloquist puppet show for the whole family. Starring: Big Mouth Gus, Pedro the Gargling Piranha Fish, Antoinette, Krusty the Stale Donut, and lots of magic, music and audience participation. Pokémon Trading Event: Sun. Jan. 22 3-4 PM Co-Sponsored by The Town of Oyster Bay and the Locust Presented by Justin’s Toys of Glen Cove. Mat. Fee Valley Library. No reg. necessary. of $10 includes 2 packs of Pokémon Sun/Moon. Please bring EXs and rares to the event. No reg. Mmmm Bake Sale! Don’t miss our Teen Community required. Open to non-residents. Club members selling baked goods for charity at the Petra Puppets event. Kids in the Kitchen Mon. Jan. 23 at 4 PM. Children will learn to Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World. make Chicken Dumplings in honor of the Thurs. Feb. 23 from 6:30 - 8 PM Chinese New Year! Please join us for the screening of Batkid Begins. The Make-A- Wish Foundation and the city of San Francisco join forces to grant a five-year-old boy's wish to become Batman for a day. Mon. Feb. 13 at 4 PM. Celebrate Valentines Refreshments Provided. Documentary. Rated PG. Day with someone special! Pair up with No registration necessary. someone you love and create a beautiful heart-shaped cake. Children 10 and under must be All programs require online registration unless otherwise noted. Contact Youth Services for more accompanied by someone 13 or older. information 516-671-1837.
Friends of the Library
Happy New Year! The Friends Art Lecture Series will start off the new year with Ines Powell’s “Roma Aeterna” on Tuesday, January 17 at 1:30 PM with additional lectures scheduled for March, May and September.
In February, the Friends will be expressing our appreciation for our amazing Library staff with a Valentine Luncheon.
Our Friends Book Sale will take place in April. Our book donation period begins April 23rd and ends on April 27th, culminating with our Friday Cocktail Party on April 28th and the Sale on the weekend of April 29th. Donors will have the opportunity to purchase books throughout the donation period. You are encouraged to “Shop While You Drop!” As always, all proceeds will go directly to the Library. More details will follow.
Carol Harrington, President
LOCUST VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY [email protected] This article was featured in the Locust Valley Leader on June 16, 2004, entitled “Matinecock Monthly Meeting House Receives Grant.” Continued…
The Meeting has 57 members, with average attendance of 25 at weekly services. The meeting house is used frequently during the week as an assembly and worship space by Friends Academy, the large private school located across the street. Community use of the facility is limited by the local zoning ordinance, which restricts parking and other public assembly in this largely residential neighborhood. The existing cedar shingle roof, less than 20 years old, is failing due to the installation of plywood sheathing underlayment, which restricted air circulation and accelerated rotting. The congregation has recently completed cedar shingle repairs and reroofing at the ancillary buildings, and has obtained a proposal from an experienced roofing contractor. The roof will cost $40,000 to replace. The Meeting is facing a total of $125,000 in needed restoration funds.
Herbert W. Schierhorst James von Scholz George Shaddock President 1st Vice President Treasurer
Locust Valley Library Non-Profit Organization 170 Buckram Road U.S. Postage Locust Valley, NY 11560 PAID Phone: (516) 671-1837 Fax: (516) 676-8164 Locust Valley, NY Library Hours: Permit No. 35 Monday thru Thursday 9:15 AM—9 PM Fri., Sat. 9:15 AM—5 PM
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Charles A. Brisbane, President Amy Driscoll, Vice President Ed O’Neill, Treasurer Heather Whitman, Secretary Judith James Frances Zambuto James Brundige POSTAL CUSTOMER
BOARD MEETINGS at 7:00 PM January 18 February 15 CLOSINGS ADMINISTRATION
Kathleen Ray Smith, Director January 1 - New Years Day
Kristine Piana, Assistant Director January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Marina Ramsay, Newsletter Editor February 20 - President’s Day
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