April Calendar

EXHIBITS 6 Monday 13 Monday 20 Monday 27 Monday In the Main Gallery GREAT BOOKS. An Outpost of Prog- HEALTH SCREENING. St. Francis GREAT BOOKS. Einstein’s Dreams by ORGANIZE YOUR HOME OFFICE KINUKO IMAI HOFFMAN: Nostal- ress by Joseph Conrad. 3:30 p.m. Hospital staff will give general health Alan Lightman. 3:30 p.m. TO BE MORE EFFICIENT AND PRO- gia. Paintings in which traditional Chi- screenings. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. HAC DUCTIVE. Learn how to create a great nese techniques blend with abstract AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA: working environment. Free but regis- overtones. April 1 through 30. VIRTUAL VISITS. The National Gal- L’Elisir d’Amore. In Donizetti’s comic tration is required. Sign up at the In- lery, Part 4: Modern and Contempo- opera, a quack doctor sells peasant formation Desk, or call 516-883-4400, In the Martin Vogel rary Art. 20th century painters chal- Nemorino a “love potion” and assures ext. 136. 7 p.m. Photography Gallery Tuesday lenged conventions and explored him that it will win him the love of 7 radical artistic ideas. Join Ines Powell Adina. Filled with glorious melodies, THE CENTENNIALS. Film historian TIM WOODS: Ex-Racers: Portraits SOUTH FORK BUS TRIP. If space is for a discussion of Matisse, Kandinsky, the most famous of which is Nemo- Philip Harwood continues his series from Life with Retired Racing Grey- available, non-residents may regis- Picasso, and many others. Sponsored rino’s aria, “Una furtiva lagrima.” Join honoring great performers who were hounds. Through April 30. ter for the trip which takes place on by Friends of the Library. 2:30 p.m. Professor James Kolb for a multimedia born 100 years ago. Tonight he will Wednesday, May 20. Fee of $85 due at lecture. 3 p.m. MAC discuss Ingrid Bergman (1915-82) In the Community Gallery registration. No refunds unless trip is THE CENTENNIALS. Film historian and screen Alfred Hitchcock’s sus- cancelled. 9 a.m. Philip Harwood presents the first in a RETIREMENT INCOME, PRESER- pense classic Spellbound (1945-111), CIVIL WAR 150. Frederick Douglass. series honoring great performers and VATION, GROWTH AND DISTRI- in which psychiatrist Bergman comes An exhibition exploring slavery and JOB SEARCH BOOT CAMP. Registra- filmmakers who were born 100 years BUTION. Learn strategies to keep your to the aid of amnesiac Gregory Peck. abolition through the life of the civil tion begins today at 9 a.m. for the May/ ago. Tonight, learn about Frank Sina- golden years free from financial stress. Note the early start time: 7 p.m. rights pioneer. June session, in-person or by calling tra (1915-98). Mr. Harwood will dis- Sign up at the Information Desk, or 516-883-4400, ext. 136. Class meets on cuss Sinatra’s life and career, and then call 516-883-4400, ext. 136. 7 p.m. In the Column Gallery May 4, 11, 18, & June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, screen one of his best films, the musi- from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ad in this issue. cal On the Town (1949-98 min.). Note PHOTOGRAPHER TIM WOODS will CONNECTIONS. Portraits exploring Made possible by a special legislative the early start time: 7 p.m. discuss his current exhibition, Ex-Rac- the relationship between Port Wash- grant received by Assemblywoman Mi- ers: Portraits from Life with Retired Rac- ington residents and artwork from our chelle Schimel through the New York ing Greyhounds, and will reveal how unique archival collections. State Department of Labor. you too can invite one of these amaz- ing animals into your home. 7:30 p.m. VOTER REGISTRATION. Story in this issue. Noon to 9 p.m. REGISTRATIONS CHESS. Join us for a game on Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. In progress 21 Tuesday PROFESSOR VAL FRANCO will Resume Workshop...... See April 11 screen and discuss The Intouchables “RIDE WITH THE DEVIL” (2000-139 Using LinkedIn...... See April 11 (2011-112 min.). Part buddy movie min.). Ang Lee’s adaptation of Daniel 28 Tuesday Retirement Income...... See April 20 and part romantic comedy, but also a Woodrell’s Civil War novel, Woe to Live Home Office...... See April 27 look into the complexities of contem- On, stars Tobey Maguire. Note the ear- “PHARAOH’S ARMY” (1995-90 porary French society. Subtitled. Note ly start time: 7 p.m. min.). A Union Army captain (Chris Beginning the early start time: 7 p.m. Cooper) leads his ragtag cavalry troop to a remote farm owned by Sarah South Fork Bus Trip...... See April 7 (Patricia Clarkson), whose husband Job Search Boot Camp...... See April 7 14 Tuesday is away fighting for the Confederate Army. When an accident forces the pa- LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE AND Wednesday trol to stay, the captain and Sarah find TRUSTEE ELECTION. Budget pro- 22 they have more in common than they Wednesday 8 posal in this issue. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. wish to admit. 7:30 p.m. EVENTS EARTH DAY FAIR. A full day of learn- FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION: Next ing and fun! Schedule in this issue. To Love by Ellen Feldman. Stories of HYPERTENSION SCREENING: Free three young couples whose lives are ir- blood pressure screening conducted by PORT WRITES. Discuss your work revocably changed after World War II. St. Francis Hospital. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and how to get it published. Facilitated Facilitated by Keith Klang. Books avail- by Michael Chaplan. 8 p.m. Wednesday able at the Information Desk. 7:30 p.m. TOPICAL TUESDAY. Meet author Wednesday 1 Hilma Wolitzer. Story in this issue. 29 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WALLACE Sponsored by Friends of the Library. “FOR A WOMAN” (Pour une Femme) BEERY! We remember the burly actor, 7:30 p.m. (2013-110 min.). The marriage be- born this day in 1885, with a screening tween Michel and Lena (Benoit of John Ford’s Flesh (1932-96 min.), Thursday Magimel, Melanie Thierry) is seen 23 through the eyes of their daughter, in about a wrestler who topples into pro- Thursday 9 a drama written and directed by Diane fessional and personal ruin when his “THE TALL TARGET” (1951-78 min.). wife has an affair. 7:30 p.m. DIRECTOR’S CUT. Film expert John In Anthony Mann’s historical thriller, a (Entre Nous) Kurys. A young man in- Bosco will screen and discuss Woody 15 Wednesday former police officer (Dick Powell) is vites a stranger to run away with him Allen’s Magic in the Moonlight (2014- determined to stay aboard the over- in writer/director Sylvain Bressollette’s 97 min.). A British magician (Co- LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES night train from New York to Wash- short, Le Ballon de Rouge (The Red Bal- lin Firth) and an American psychic MEETING. The public is invited at ington, D.C. He’s convinced that one loon). Subtitled. A Film Movement re- (Emma Stone) join forces to investi- 7:30 p.m. of the passengers intends to kill newly lease. 7:30 p.m. 2 Thursday gate a supernatural mystery. 7:30 p.m. elected president Abraham Lincoln! 7:30 p.m. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALEC GUIN- NESS! The masterful British charac- ter actor was born this day in 1914. In Robert Hamer’s The Scape Goat (1958- 16 Thursday 30 Thursday 92 min.), a lonely university profes- Friday sor is forced to impersonate his miss- 10 NON-FICTION BOOK DISCUS- Friday “ILO ILO” (2013-99 min.). In Singa- SION: Catherine the Great: Portrait of a 24 ing look-alike, Count Jacques De Gué. SANDWICHED IN: The Museum pore during the financial crisis of 1997, Guinness plays both parts! 7:30 p.m. of Extraordinary Things. Join David Woman by Robert Massie. A look at the SANDWICHED IN: “Forever Free: the friendship between a Filipino maid Houston and Melanie Lipton for a 18th century empress who attempted Lincoln, the Civil War and the March and a boy ignites the jealousy of his reading in the style of radio drama, to modernize Russia. Facilitated by to Emancipation,” with James Coll. A mother. Directed by Anthony Chen. adapted from Alice Hoffman’s novel Keith Klang. Books available at the In- Civil War 150 event. 12:10 p.m. Also, a boy falls in love for the first time by Mr. Houston. The book is this year’s formation Desk. 1:30 p.m. in Blik (2010-8 min.), Bastiaan Schrav- Long Island Reads selection. 12:10 p.m. CIVIL WAR 150. “Medicine in the endeel’s animated short from the Friday 3RD THURSDAY@3. Professor Thom- Confederate and Union Armies” with Netherlands. Subtitled. A Film Move- 3 as Germano discusses America Today, ment release. 7:30 p.m. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GEORGE ARL- Dr. Jay Bollet. 2 p.m. SANDWICHED IN. Under the Board- ISS! The British character actor was Thomas Hart Benton’s sweeping 1931 walk: The Monopoly Story (2010-88 born this day in 1868. In John G. Adol- mural of American life. 3 p.m. AAC “THE GENERAL” (1926-78 min.). min.). Kevin Tostado’s documentary fi’s The Working Man (1933-77 min.), When Union spies steal a Confederate explores how the classic board game he plays an ageing shoe manufacturer engineer’s locomotive, he pursues it SPONSORSHIPS became a cultural phenomenon, and who comes to the aide of his lost love’s straight through enemy lines. Film his- AAC Art Advisory Council follows the colorful players who com- daughter (Bette Davis). 7:30 p.m. torian Philip Harwood will discuss this pete for the coveted title of Monopoly masterpiece from star and co-director CAC Children’s Advisory Council World Champion. 12:10 p.m. Buster Keaton, and Ben Model will HAC Health Advisory Council provide the live piano score. A Civil MAC Music Advisory Council SCRABBLE: Join us for a game! Fri- War 150 event. 7:30 p.m. NAC Nautical Advisory Council days in April from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday All programs sponsored by the Advisory Councils 11 are funded by donations to the Port Washington “BIRDMAN” (2014-119 min.). Mi- Library Foundation. chael Keaton stars as a washed-up ac- NEXT CHAPTER: Join us for a discus- tor, famous for having played the su- sion of current events. 10 a.m. In addition to the FOL-sponsored programs listed, perhero Birdman, who tries to revive Saturday refreshments for Sandwiched In are courtesy of the his career by staging a Broadway pro- RESUME & COVER LETTER WORK- 17 Friday 25 Friends of the Library. duction of a Raymond Carver short SHOP. Small group workshop for job CIVIL WAR 150. Two lectures: “An Im- Priority Seating at all events is given to Port story. Director and co-writer Alejandro seekers. Free but registration is re- SANDWICHED IN: “Buying and Sell- migrant’s Civil War” with Fran Bock, and Washington residents and cardholders. ing Your Home.” Explore the practical G. Inarritu tells the story in one long, quired. Sign up at the Reference Desk, “Lee vs. Grant: Who Was the Better Gen- Food Allergy Disclaimer: Participants with food unbroken take. The cast also includes or call 516-883-4400, ext. 111. 10 a.m. and legal aspects of this complex pro- eral?” with Si Shink. 2 p.m. allergies need to be aware of the risk of foods Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, cess. Presenter Joseph G. Milizio is a consumed or items one may come in contact with Amy Ryan, Emma Stone and Naomi USING LINKEDIN FOR YOUR JOB partner in the Business & Real Estate while at any of our programs. Watts. Oscar winner for Best Picture, SEARCH. Take full advantage of this practice group at Vishnick McGovern Best Director, Best Original Screenplay powerful networking tool. Free but Milizio LLP. 12:10 p.m. and Best Cinematography. 7:30 p.m. registration is required. Sign up at the CONTRIBUTORS TO Reference Desk, or call 516-883-4400, LIVE@PWPL: Velvet Jubilee. Bluesy Sunday ext. 111. 1 p.m. ballads and cajun/zydeco-esque tunes. 26 7:30 p.m. THIS ISSUE CIVIL WAR 150. First, “The Might of Denise Anchico, Rachel Fox, Lori Gerbasi, Jonathan the Pen: The New York Press and the Guildroy, Keith Klang, Jessica Ley, Pam O’Connell, Shaping of Northern Public Opinion Joni Simon, Jeff Zeh in the Civil War” with Alfred C. Ron- zoni. Next, “The New York Volunteer: Sunday 12 Sunday Songs and Stories of the Civil War,” a LIBRARY HOURS 19 performance and discussion with Lin- RAVE ON! The timeless songs of Bud- da Russell. 2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 to 9 dy Holly and other rock & roll pioneers ANNUAL DILL JONES JAZZ CON- Wednesday: 11 to 9 • Saturday: 9 to 5 • are brought to life. 3 p.m. CERT. Cynthia Sayer performs. Story Sunday: 1 to 5 in this issue. 3 p.m. MAC