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baldwin public library No. 162 July-August 2010 piper SUMMER READING CLUB THANK YOU @ BALDWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY On May 18, the Baldwin Community approved the Library’s 2010-11 budget, 1550-YES, 925-NO. Christopher Villanti was re-elected to the Board of Make a Trustees for a five-year term. SPLASH! The Board of Trustees, Administration and Staff would READ! like to express their thanks to the Community for their continued support. Remember to visit your Library and take advantage of the wealth of resources and programs. For Children entering Kindergarten to Grade 6 in the Fall Read exciting books! Earn great prizes! Enter free raffles during the summer. Members may also register for the Story & Craft programs. Registration for Summer Reading Club began June 10. New: Register and report online or in person! For more Save the Date information, visit the Children’s Department. Thursday, September 23 10:00AM-1:00PM A special program is being held on August 17 for children who complete the club’s Are you looking for a new job or career opportunity? requirements. A list of children meeting these Bring your résumé and meet directly with company representatives to discuss their available employ- requirements is sent to Baldwin schools. ment opportunities. Watch for more details in the months ahead. The Job Fair is co-sponsored by the New York State Department of Labor, Division of Employment Services. VACATION LOAN PROGRAM Baldwin residents whose library cards are in good For Teens entering standing may participate in the Library’s vacation loan Grades 6 to 12 in the Fall program. All young adult and adult non-special books may be borrowed for a vacation loan period until Register and report online or in person! September 13. New books, items in high demand, and Registration began June 9. Grand finale party school assignment/reading list titles are not included. for teens is on August 4 (see page 4). For Now is a great time to read all those terrific books that more information, visit the Teen Zone. you meant to get to all year. For more information, please call the Circulation Desk at 223-6228. Adult Programs Programs requiring registration may limit attendance and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register at theAdult Reference Desk. T.G.I.F. Summer Films Movies are shown on Thursdays at back when girls wore leg warmers and guys watched 1:00 & 6:45PM except where noted. Red Dawn. Now nice-guy Adam, party animal Lou, married man Nick, and mega-nerd Jacob must relive Sherlock Holmes - Thursday, July 1 a wild night of sex, drugs and rock‘n’roll and try to Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson change their futures forever! John Cusack, Crispin tackle their latest challenge. Holmes will battle as Glover, Lizzy Caplan, Craig Robinson, Chevy Chase. never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel 100 minutes. Rated R. a deadly plot that could destroy the country. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, The Road - Thursday, August 12 Kelly Reilly, Mark Strong. 128 minutes. Rated PG-13. A father and his son are two of the last remaining people on Earth after an unexplained tragedy has destroyed Edge of Darkness - Thursday, July 8 most life. As the two head south, an intense bond between As homicide detective Thomas Craven investigates the the father and son is formed as together they strive to not death of his activist daughter, he uncovers not only her only survive, but to retain humanity. Starring secret life, but a corporate cover-up and government Robert Duvall, Viggo Mortensen, Guy Pearce, Kodi collusion. Starring Mel Gibson, Danny Huston, Shawn Smith-McPhee, Charlize Theron. 111 minutes. Rated R. Roberts, Ray Winstone. 117 minutes. Rated R. Our Family Wedding - Thursday, August 19 Crazy Heart - Thursday, July 15 When college students Marcus and Lucia make a The powerful story of a country music star’s rocky surprise engagement announcement, their feuding road to redemption with the help of Jean, a journalist fathers threaten to turn a dream wedding into a battle who discovers the real man behind the music. Starring royal. Throw in eccentric relatives and clashing Jeff Bridges, Robert Duvall, Maggie Gyllenhaal. cultures, and you’ve got a recipe for laugh-out-loud 111 minutes. Rated R. lunacy and nonstop fun! Starring America Ferrara, Regina King, Carlos Mencia, Forest Whitaker. It’s Complicated - Thursday, July 22 103 minutes. Rated PG-13. A hilarious look at marriage, divorce, and everything in between. With a thriving Santa Barbara bakeshop, Shutter Island - Thursday, August 26 (6:30PM) a new romance heating up and her divorce finally When U.S. Marshall Teddy Daniels arrives at the behind her, Jane Adler has her life all figured out. That asylum for the criminally insane on Shutter Island, is, until she finds herself trapped between the perfect what starts as a routine investigation quickly takes a new beau and her philandering ex-husband who’s sinister turn. As the investigation unfolds and Daniels determined to win her back. Starring Alec Baldwin, uncovers the terrifying truth about the island, he also Lake Bell, John Krasinski, Steve Martin, Meryl Streep. learns there are some places that never let you go. 121 minutes. Rated R. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jackie Earle Haley, Ben Kingsley, Mark Ruffalo, Max von Sydow, Invictus - Thursday, July 29 (6:30PM) Michelle Williams. 138 minutes. Rated R. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people Kiss the Girls - Thursday, September 2 together through the universal language of sport, Note: Kiss the Girls is being shown in connection Mandela rallies South Africa’s underdog rugby team with Baldwin Reads: James Patterson scheduled as they make an unlikely run for the 1995 World for Wednesday, September 15 at 2:00PM. Based on Cup Championship. Starring Matt Damon, James Patterson’s novel, after forensic psychologist Morgan Freeman. 133 minutes. Rated PG-13. Alex Cross’ niece is abducted, he joins the hunt for a lunatic who collects young girls. When a young Hot Tub Time Machine - Thursday, August 5 doctor escapes his dungeon, she helps Cross track The outrageous laughs bubble up when four friends him down. Starring Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd. share a crazy night of drinking in a ski resort hot 117 minutes. Rated R. tub, only to wake up with serious hangovers in 1986, 2 July Programs Coming in September and October Afternoon Book Discussion Baldwin Reads: James Patterson Wednesday, July 7, 2:00-3:30PM Wednesday, September 15, 2:00-3:30PM The Glassblower of Murano by Marina Fiorato Read anything by James Patterson and come to Chi Gong for Beginners share. Do you have a favorite character? Series? Tuesdays, July 13, 20 & 27, 10:00-11:00AM Book? Discuss what intrigues you about his books Learn Chi Gong with Marianna Farina. Chi Gong and makes him one of the most popular authors is easier than Tai Chi and will balance your energy at our library. Refreshments served. Telephone through the mind-spirit connection. Wear comfortable registration begins Wednesday, August 11. Watch clothes. Limit 30. Fee is $10. In-person registration showings of Kiss the Girls on September 2 and began Thursday, June 10. Along Came a Spider on September 10. AARP Driver Safety Friday, July 16, 9:00AM-5:00PM Evening Book Discussion Eight-hour course specifically designed for drivers Monday, September 20, 7:30-9:00PM age 50 and over for insurance and/or points reduction. Interpreter of Maladies by Jumpa Lahiri Fee: $14.00 non-members; $12.00 for AARP members with a valid membership card. Fee is payable to AARP AARP Driver Safety (check or money order) with one check per person. No Tuesday, September 21, 9:30AM-1:30PM cash. In-person registration began Thursday, June 17. Tuesday, September 28, 10:00AM-2:00PM Creative Writers Workshop See description on July 16. In-person registration begins Monday, July 26, 7:00-8:30PM Wednesday, September 8. First five days of registration Kelly A. George welcomes aspiring writers, published for residents of Baldwin Union Free School District only. writers and all interested in a supportive, creative environment to cultivate their imagination. Bring your The Trendy and Exciting Lower East Side NYC notebook, your insight and your inspiration! Bus Trip -Wednesday, October 6 - $46.00 Telephone registration is ongoing. Visit the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. Learn about the history of the Lower East Side and the August Programs changing diversity of the area with a NYC historian. In-person registration begins Thursday, August 5. Afternoon Book Discussion Multi-library bus trip; register early for limited seating. Wednesday, August 11, 2:00-3:30PM Life of Pi: a Novel by Yann Martel Ongoing Programs Defensive Driving Course Tuesday, August 10 & 17, 6:00-9:00PM Breakfast Club Six-hour classroom course open to all drivers. Can First and Third Mondays of the Month be used to reduce your auto insurance and/or points. July 19, August 2 & 16, 9:30-10:30AM Bring a $35.00 check or money order payable to (Library is closed July 5) Baldwin Public Library to in-person registration Have a cup of coffee or tea, make new friends and which begins Wednesday, July 7. discuss the issues of the day! Whether it is last night’s game, the latest news or what’s going on in town, Bus Trip: Circle Line Harbor Experience everyone is welcome to join these lively exchanges! Wednesday, August 11 Cost: $47.00 (Sorry trip is filled, waitlist only) Bridge Club Tuesdays, 9:30AM-12PM Sing Karaoke with Karaoke Kare All advanced beginners and beyond are welcome to Friday, August 13, 1:00-2:30PM join and have fun.