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BOOKINGS December 2018 YOUR MONTHLY GUIDE TO PORT’S LIBRARY BOOKINGS December 2018 Skolnick Architecture and Design Awarded Two Archi Awards for Their Work on the PWPL QUICK READS Jackie and Harold Spielman Children’s Library CONSTRUCTION UPDATE We are making improvements at the PWPL to expand our ESOL area and open up additional meeting spaces in the Library. To facilitate this transition, we are moving the Computer Lab down to the Lower Level Makerspace. We appreciate your patience as we strive to make the Library more accommodating and efficient. HOLIDAY HOURS The Library will be closed on Monday, December 24; Tuedsay, December 25; Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1. Happy holidays, and a healthy Lee Skolnick, Joern Truemper, Keith Klang, Nancy Comer (trustee), and Brian Picard. and happy New Year! The Port Washington Public Library is delighted to announce *REGISTRATION NOTE* that the office of Skolnick Architecture and Design was Beginning in December, the Library’s fiction book honored with two Archi Awards at the 54th annual awards discussion group will meet on the second Tuesday gala on October 18 for their redesign of the Jackie and of the month at 7:30 p.m. Harold Spielman Children’s Library. Please note that starting in December, registration The children’s library was recognized for Excellence in Architecture in the for all exercise and wellness classes will be held category Best Non-Residential Interior. The project also won a special on the second Wednesday of the month. Starting Wednesday December 12 Benjamin Moore Colors Award for its Outstanding Use of Color. The library at 11 a.m., register in person, by phone, or online features bright colors that form paths from a central Tree of Knowledge to at www.pwpl.org/events for the following: PAID different learning areas within the 5,300 square foot space. • Beginner guitar lessons. Three classes: Flushing, NY U.S. Postage Permit No.1828 The annual AIA Long Island Chapter Design Awards Program recognizes January 7, 14, and 28. Non-Profit Organization excellence in architectural design by Long Island Architects and/or Long • Exercise for Over Fifty: Chair: January 8 Island projects and aims to increase awareness of today’s outstanding through March 26 (no class February 5 and 12 ) architecture. • Mat: January 10 through March 14 • Yoga: January 9 through March 20 (no class Skolnick Architecture and Design is an award-winning, integrated design January 23) firm specializing in architecture, exhibit design, interpretation, master • Tai Chi: January 10 through March 28 (no class planning, and graphic design. The practice is often associated with teaching February 21) and learning spaces for children, as the portfolio includes several children’s All exercise classes have 10 sessions. Fee of $35 libraries, pediatric healthcare spaces, and children’s museum projects. due at registration. Free 3D Printing for the Month of December re you curious about 3D printing? Do you wish to see one of your TinkerCAD creations POSTAL CUSTOMER POSTAL 11050 NY Port Washington, come to life? Or are you looking for a simple, geeky gift idea for that friend or loved one? Be sure to check out thingiverse.com for some inspiration! PWPL is happy to announce that 3D printing will be free for the month of December. Patrons can print up to one, simple, medium-sized object on our gilament or resin printers. To arrange a demonstration of our 3D printer or to get more information about this promotion, please contact [email protected] or call the Computer Center at 516-883-4400 x1900. Our 3D printers were made possible through generous Port Washington Public Library Public Washington Port One Library Drive 11050-2794 NY Washington, Port support from the Friends of the Library. Anthony Scaramucci Sunday, December 23 at 2 p.m. Born to Italian-American parents Marie DeFeo Scaramucci and Alexander Scaramucci, Anthony was raised in Port Washington and graduated from Paul D. Schreiber High School in the Class of 1982. While in high school, he had his first taste of politics and public service, serving as Student Find Your Story Council President. As part of the first generation of his family to attend college, Scaramucci graduated from Tufts University and Harvard Law Bookings No. 351 School before embarking on a successful career in the finance December 2018 services industry. Published by the In November 2016 Scaramucci was named to President-Elect Port Washington Public Library Trump’s Presidential Transition Team Executive Committee. One Library Drive In June 2017, he was named the Chief Strategy Officer of the Port Washington, NY 11050-2794 Export-Import Bank. He served at the White House Communications Director for eleven pwpl.org days (not ten as widely reported – a fact he’ll tell anyone who will listen). 516-883-4400 • [email protected] Follow us on Facebook From a Long Island Newsday paperboy to becoming a household name as “The Mooch,” Visit our YouTube channel Scaramucci will share his experiences and discuss his latest book, TRUMP: The Blue Collar Library Trustees: President. This is a ticketed event and tickets will be handed out the day of the event. John O’Connell, President Made Possible by the Career & Personal Finance Center. Lee Aitken Patricia Bridges Nancy Comer William Keller Michael Krevor Sima Vasa ART EXHIBIT Library Director: Rochelle Shicoff “Fixing Our Eye” Keith Klang December 2 through 26 Bookings Editor: Art reception December 8 from 2 - 4 p.m. Laurie Cotumaccio Bookings Contributors: The Adler Gallery will feature mixed media works Denise Anchico, Amy Christake, Lori Gerbasi, by the artist Rochelle Shicoff throughout the month Jonathan Guildroy, James Hutter, of December. Shicoff’s work echoes the artist’s Kate Monsour, Vanessa Nastro, extensive travels throughout Western Europe, the Tony Traguardo, Janet West Middle East and South East Asia, photographing Design and Layout: architecture and landscapes. Fragments of these Smallkaps Assoc., Inc. photographs are included in the exhibit series, Fixing Our Eye. Library Hours Shicoff was awarded the Rome Prize Fellowship in Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Painting and has also received many art awards, Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. artist residencies and public art commissions. She is also the co-author of The Mural Book: A Practical Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guide for Educators. Many of her public artworks Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m. can be seen in New York City, Massachusetts, Holiday Hours Georgia, and Mexico. The Library will be closed on Monday, December 24, Tuedsay, December 25, Monday, December 31, ESOL Field Trip to NYC and Tuesday, January 1 On Saturday, October 20, over 50 ESOL About PWPL students went to New York City to the The Port Washington Public Library is a center for community engagement, Metropolitan Museum of Art. From knowledge, and personal enrichment. We sculptures to exotic paintings, South having been serving the Port Washington and Central American art, to a tranquil community since 1892. Japanese room, there was plenty for all to enjoy. After exploring the museum Residents of the Port Washington Union Free for several hours, all participants were School District are entitled to a PWPL card, which may also be used at any library in thrilled and thankful to ride home on a Nassau County. To apply for a card, stop by comfortable coach bus, provided by funds the library with proof of residence or apply from the Friends of the Library. It was a online at pwpl.org. Non-residents who work day to remember! in Port Washington may also apply. Keeping the Library Strong: The Friends, the Foundation and You In December, fundraising appeals are underway by both the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation. Each of these support groups has a distinct mission, and both rely on your generosity. Friends of the Library (FOL) Port Washington Library Foundation “Linking the Community with the Library “Funding the Future of the Library” for more than 50 Years” The Port Washington Library Foundation was established The FOL is the Library’s longest-serving volunteer organization, in 1989 by the library trustees as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit now celebrating its 52nd year. You see FOL members helping corporation, the mission of which is to raise, receive and at Library programs and leading our own special events; you manage funds, bequests and endowments to support the see us meeting with Library staff and supporting the vibrant needs of the Library not covered by taxes and maintain its daily life of our wonderful Library in so many ways; you hear viability for future generations. Under the Foundation’s bylaws, us advocating for the budget for new Library programs and the Library is the sole beneficiary of any fundraising activity by special initiatives for patrons of all ages. All of these activities the Foundation. fall within the FOL’s mission of strengthening the Library and its The Foundation has board members with financial, fundraising, ties with the community. legal and marketing skills who together donate their time and The FOL provides key financial support to all Library expertise to operate as the fundraising arm of the library. The departments, covering the difference between the taxpayer- Foundation raises funds to fulfill needs identified by the library funded budget and the realities of program and materials trustees, rather than its own initiatives. Money is raised through costs. FOL-funded initiatives include the Museum Pass the Annual Fund appeal, special events such as the annual Program (now featuring 26 museums), tutor.com online Inspiration Gala and programs for the 1892 Society, major gift homework help, Great Library Card Adventure, ESOL classes, solicitation and planned giving.
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