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o h gotten mortgages in the first place? Joe will discuss how the perfect storm of describes displacement and the p greed, opportunity, bad policy and undue influence led to the standard use of urgency of memory. Writing in the mortgage backed securities, the collapse of Merrill Lynch, the Troubled Asset New York Times, reviewer Alana Newhouse called The Arrogant Years “a Relief Program and all those billions in bailouts. AIG, Fannie Mae and paragon of memoir writing, a story about the complex swirl of people and Freddie Mac, Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, Hank Paulson, Goldman Sachs, events and forces out of which individual lives are made.” predatory lenders, under-capitalized banks, real estate speculators, and many Lucette Lagnado is the author of The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit, American homeowners - all the devils are here. for which she received the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature in 2008. Joe will talk about All the Devils … and his other writings, answer your The recipient of Columbia University’s prestigious Mike Berger Award for questions about the financial crisis, sign copies of his book, and maybe even her reporting about the elderly residents of the Belnord, a fabled West Side make some predictions about what lies ahead in the realm of U.S. and apartment building, she is also the coauthor of Children of the Flames: world finance. Don’t miss this chance to find out what’s really been going on Dr. Mengele and the Untold Story of the Twins of Auschwitz, which has been with the economy for the past decade. Joe Nocera has been a venerated translated into nearly a dozen foreign languages. investigative journalist for over 20 years. He is a New York Times columnist, a The author will discuss her new book and sign copies at the event. regular guest on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, a frequent contributor to NPR and WNYC, and a former editor at Fortune and Newsweek . e! s Insid What’ An Eveniing wiith Locall Author & Teacher Library News: Board President’s Column; Nominating Committee Riichard Ehrlliich Candidate Search; E-Reader Help; Teen Scene (Young Adults) Page 2 Tuesday, March 13 at 7:30 pm Library Events Calendar: January - March Pages 3 - 6 Richard Ehrlich, a Great Neck South High School English teacher since 1997, will read Levels Te en Center: (7th grade to from his recently published book, A Little Consideration . The book, a compilation of college age) & Junior L evels th th Pages 7 - 8 autobiographical vignettes, is published by Author House. Ehrlich started writing the book in (5 to 6 grade) 1991, “not really planning a book…just writing for myself. But after writing at least a story a Kids’ World Winter/Spring : year, I realized that they might be interesting to other people.” Storytimes Page 9 Main Library & School Vacation Ehrlich’s strongest essays tap into the power of Jewish rituals. His ancestors emigrated from Fun Pages 9 - 11 ; Poland and made a life for themselves in Long Beach, New York; their journey is never far Fun at the Branches Page 11 from his mind. He allows the reader to share his memories of gathering palms for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot and wearing Community Help @GNL: his father’s prayer shawl. “Everything we do becomes part of our life tapestry,” he writes. Richard Ehrlich published his Defensive Driving Classes; book in the summer of 2011. It is a collection of sixty-six autobiographical vignettes, the first of which was written in 1991. Tax Prep Assistance; The stories cover a wide range of topics but their common denominator is the pursuit of truth, of personal and societal Free Hearing Screenings, growth. The author will sign copies of the book at the event where books will be available for $15.00. E-mail Notification Page 12 LLLiiibbbrrraaarrryyy NNNEEEWWWSSS a Message from the board TTeeenn SSccennee President, Janet Esagoff FEbRuaRy vacaTION PROGRaMS The cold weather is finally here, after a long SPEEd daTING – L IbRaRy STyLE stretch of beautiful fall temperatures atypical for Tuesday, February 21 at Maiin Liibrary our area. Now more than ever it is time to Wednesday, February 22 at Parkviilllle branch “nest-in” and enjoy the wonderful resources of from 4 - 5 pm, for teens iin grades 7 – 12 the Great Neck Library and “tuck-in” with a great read or by enjoying our fine programs Spend a few minutes “getting to know” a new Young Adult book, then featured at the various locations. move on to more books. Keep track of the books that you would like to Notwithstanding the chill in the air, activities “see more of” in the reading log that you will receive at the start of the of the Board and Library administration are program. Registration starts on Monday, January 30 at 9 am from the Program just warming up. Given the results of the Registration link on our homepage www.greatnecklibrary.org. Teen’s own Library referendum, we are “back to the drawing board” card is required to register. with the hopes of keeping the momentum of our Main Building renovation campaign ongoing. As ever, we hope to keep our public babySITTER TRaINING cLaSS “tuned-in” and motivated to continue their engagement with all the Monday, March 5 at Maiin Liibrary decision-making that lies ahead. from 5:30-8:30 pm, f or teens iin grades 7 – 12 To that end, the Board decided in November to form an Advisory Committee comprised of 4 patrons, 4 local building and design experts, Be the best babysitter on the block with training in infant and child care. 4 trustees, 2 staff members and the Director to discuss and deliberate on Plus, you’ll gain the confidence you need to make smart decisions and stay how best to proceed. Whatever side of the referendum issue, it appears safe in any babysitting situation. This three hour course is fun, and fast that the great majority of Great Neck residents agree—the Main paced with hands-on activities, role-playing, and lively discussions. Each Building of the Great Neck Library is in dire need of rehabilitation, participant will receive a course completion certificate. Limited registration renovation and modernization for the benefit and safety of our dear starts on Monday, February 13 at 9 am from the Program Registration link patrons and loyal staff. on our homepage www.greatnecklibrary.org. Teen’s own Library card is The question of physical “requirements” of the Main Library has required to register. The class is funded with the generous support of the Adolf been a hotbed issue in the past, with expansion or even a modernization and Aida Snow Endowment. of the facilities questioned by many. We must re-examine the program is your online resource for all things Young Adult at needs of our Library so they continue to be responsive to our particular Teen Pages the Library: program information and registration, book reviews by Great community. Many of our patrons think we need to invest in the Neck Teens, book suggestions, and much more. Click on the Teen Pages physical building, in whatever capacity, while some may question the link from the Great Neck Library homepage. need for any libraries in our future, given the digital era. I can assure you that the need for libraries, as much more than repositories for books The Teens’ Top Ten 2011 is a list of favorite books and “stuff” will continue to be a vital and necessary part of every voted on by teens across the country. Take a look at this year’s favorites community. Of course, the local and national economy will also likely and see if one of your favorites made the top ten. be a factor in our discussions as well, given the financial forecasts both 1. Clockwork Angel by 6. Matched by Ally Condie locally and around the globe. Our goal is to reach an accord. The Cassandra Clare 7. Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel Advisory group will make a recommendation to the Board that we hope 2. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins by James Patterson the majority of the public will feel comfortable with. Once the entire 3. Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick 8. Paranormalcy by Kiersten White Board votes on the “new” new plan, we will again go to a referendum to 4. I Am Number Four by 9. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver get permission from our public to borrow the necessary monies to fund Pittacus Lore 10. Nightshade by Andrea Cremer the building enterprise. As Board President, I trust that the upcoming process will run 5. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa smoothly, with members of the public from all corners of the Great Neck Teens’ Top Ten and other books by these writers are located in the Young peninsula coming to meetings, voicing their opinions and getting better Adult fiction collection. Stop by the library and ask the Young Adult informed about the Board’s determinations regarding the proposed Librarian for personalized book suggestions. renovation of the Main Library building. The Board and administration will try harder than ever to keep the information flowing, inviting full GNL public participation to the extent possible. Let’s all learn from the past and keep our sights on the future for the betterment of Great Neck and E-Reader Help desk our beloved Library. drop-In Sessions

Did you receive a new E-Reader for the holidays? If so, then you may be pleased to learn that the Great Neck Library offers free access for Library cardholders to over 3,100 e-Audiobooks and over 4,500 E-Book titles through the Nassau Digital Doorw ay collection. You can access the WW aa nn tt ee dd !! collection by clicking on the “Download” link on the Library’s website www.greatnecklibrary.org. candiidates to Serve as The Library is offering hands-on training and de monstrations to assist you in downloading E-Titles at the following drop-in sessions scheduled board appoiintees on the at the Main Library in January. Nomiinatiing commiittee Wed, Jan 4 from 10 am - 12 pm Tues, Jan 10 from 7 - 8:30 pm Fri, Jan 6 from 7 - 8:30 pm Sat, Jan 21 from 10 am - 12 pm Sat, Jan 7 from 10 am - 12 pm

Library staff will be available at these sessions located near the front door to help you explore the Library’s collection of E-Titles and depending At its Annual Reorganization Meeting, the Board of Trustees will appoint on your device, can actually walk you through the download process. two (2) Association members to serve on the Nominating Committee. Please be sure to bring your Library card, your device, USB and laptop, Interested Association members should send a letter and resume if required. You must know your password and e-mail address that is so stating by January 14, 2012 to: linked to your device in order to use the OverDrive website. Library director’s Office, Great Neck Library, In addition to these drop-in sessions, one-on-one appointments can 159 bayview avenue, be scheduled with the Audiovisual Department depending on staff availability. If you have any questions, or to schedule an individual Great Neck, Ny 11023 appointment, please call Kashmira Shah in the Audiovisual Department at 466-8055, e xt 221. Page 2 EEvvEENNTTSS CCaaLLEENNddaarr To obtain more information about Library programs or to register click the Program Registration button on our homepage www.greatnecklibrary.org . January Tuesday, January 3 Wednesday, January 11 Thursday, January 19 Station branch: after dark book Group Main: Wednesday Film Matinee Main: Computer Lecture Facebook 101 21st Century Women Writers One Day Adapted from the Don’t know how to get started on Facebook? Paradise Park by Allegra internationally praised and best - Just can’t figure out how it Goodman. Sharon begins her selling novel, this film charts an works? Librarians Jonathan spiritual journey as a Honolulu extraordinary relationship. After Aubrey and Donna Litke will hippie, and moves eastward into only one day together in 1989, review the fundamentals of setting up a Facebook more traditional paths. Led by Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew account and using its most popular features. Librarian Kathleen Cotter. cannot stop thinking about one Learn the basics of Facebook, including what Books will be available at another. Over the next 20 years, it is and how it works. This is a presentation, Station about 1 month key moments of their relationship NOT a workshop. Questions are welcome, but before the meeting. Register online, in person, or are revealed on the same day–July 15th–of each we will not be able to sit down with you one-on- call 466-8055, ext 233. 7 pm year. Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess, Patricia one at a computer. Clarkson, Jodie Whittaker. Director: Lone Scherfig. Register o nline or call 466-8055, ext 219. 3 pm (2011, 108 minutes, rated PG-13) 2 pm Wednesday, January 4 Sunday, January 22 Station branch: Sunset book Group Thursday, January 12 Main: Highland acoustic rock band Paradise Park by Allegra Goodman. Led by Station branch: Constant Star – The films of is one of Long Island’s hottest acoustic rock groups with Librarian Kathleen Cotter. Books will be available Elizabeth Taylor Suddenly, Last Summer (1960) styles that stem from The Beatles to CSN, blending at Station about 1 month before the meeting. Co-starring Montgomery Clift and great harmonies with catchy melodies to create See January 3 for book details. Register online, in Katharine Hepburn. After a good-time original music. The three members of person, or call 466-8055, ext 233. 4 pm terrible experience, Catherine is Highland (Brian Levenstein, Jimmy Sciacca and confined by her aunt to a mental institution until a sympathetic Tuesday, January 10 neurosurgeon takes on her case. Main: Speakers in the Humanities: (114 minutes) Doors open at Objects and Memory Lecture by Jonathan Fein 1:45 pm, and seating is limited. 2 pm What would you save if your house were on fire? Using excerpts and additional material from his documentary film “Objects and Memory,” Friday, January 13 filmmaker Jonathan Fein raises questions about Main: Socrates Salon with ron Gross fundamental human responses to objects and how Superstition What are Yours? Its roles in otherwise ordinary things become transformed coping, hoping, health, relationships, finances, into precious conveyors of experience, emotion, parenting, and ...? Is it a form of wisdom, foolish - and identity. This entertaining and stimulating ness, or ...? 3 pm Greg Belmonte) have come together to craft their lecture challenges the audience to question what songwriting skills, blending rock, blues, R&B and is taken for granted and what we hold most dear. country Americana. Highland always delivers a What are the things in our homes and museums Sunday, January 15 great musical performance at any venue. 2 pm that mean the most to us? How do we preserve the past and speak to the future? Focusing on Main: authors@GNL welcome Joe Nocera meaningful objects invites discussion of issues Monday, January 23 Have you ever wanted of value, memory, contemporary history, museum Station branch: book discussion collecting, heirlooms, artistic response, and to ask a real expert what Sweet and Low by Rich Cohen is a authenticity. caused the current fascinating biography of the Filmmaker, Independent Scholar Jonathan Fein financial crisis? Well, creator of the sugar packet and has long been interested in the interrelationships of Joe Nocera is just that Sweet-n-low. Led by Librarian the intangible and the physical. As a sculptor, his expert. Nocera's latest Ju dy Snow. Register onl ine, in per son, work has evolved from the manipulation of book is All the Devils Are or call 466-8055, ext 233. 4 pm physical material to sculpting in time: filmmaking. Here: The Hidden History Shortly after 9/11/01 he saw that historians were of the Financial Crisis. working to collect meaningful objects as history See page 1 for details . 2 pm was unfolding, and started filming their thoughts and actions. This led to the "Objects and Memory" Wednesday, January 25 documentary film, PBS's special for the seventh anniversary of 9/11. Main: Wednesday Film Matinee Sarah’s Key In modern-day Paris, a journalist Wednesday, January 18 finds her life becoming entwined with a young girl Objects & Memory whose family was torn apart during the notorious Main: Courting the Jester: a Musical Salute to Vel d’Hiv roundup, which took danny Kaye performed by robert Spiotto place in Paris, in 1942. She Multi-talented actor, stumbles upon a family secret director , producer which will link her forever to the Bob Spiotto presents an destiny of a young Jewish girl, encore performance of Sarah. Director: Gilles Paquet- his tribute to legendary Brenner. Cast: Kristin Scott entertainer Danny Kaye. Thomas, Melusine Mayance, This Speakers in the Humanities event, which is free With song, dance and Niels Arestrup. and open to the public, is made possible through the narrative, Bob celebrates Note: In French, English, Italian support of the New York Council for the Humanities, Danny Kaye’s birthday, (some dialogue), German (some dialogue) with subtitles. a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the January 18. 2 pm (2011, 111 minutes, rated PG-13) 2 pm Humanities. 2 pm

Page 3 EEvvEENNTTSS CCaaLLEENNddaarr To obtain more information about Library programs or to register click the Program Registration button on our homepage www.greatnecklibrary.org . January continued February Wednesday, January 25 Wednesday, February 1 Thursday, February 9 continued Main: Wednesday Film Matinee The Tree of Life Station branch: Constant Star – The Films of The story of a Midwestern family in Elizabeth Taylor Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Lakeville branch: Wednesday Night book the 1950s that follows the life journey (1966) Co-starring Richard Burton. discussion Nicholas Sparks’ of the eldest son, Jack, through Bitter, battling couple Martha and Message in a Bottle is a touching the innocence of childhood to his George terrorize each other and story of a thirty-something divorced disillusioned adult years as he tries to their guests through a long cocktail single mother who discovers a reconcile a complicated relationship party. Taylor’s second Academy beautiful love letter in a bottle that with his father. Director: Terrence Award. (131 minutes) Doors open at washes ashore, reigniting the Malick. Cast: Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, 1:45 pm, and seating is limited. 2 pm possibility of new love. Led by Will Wallace, Jessica Chastain. (2011, 139 minutes, Librarian Judy Snow. Register online, in person, or rated PG-13) 2 pm call 466-8055, ext 232. 7 pm Friday, February 10 Saturday, February 4 Main: Socrates’ Salon with ron Gross. Your Thursday, January 26 thoughts, ideas, experiences, and opinions are Parkville branch: Computer Lecture Facebook Parkville branch : book discussion Better: warmly welcome, as some of Great Neck’s sharpest 101 A Surgeon’s Notes on Performance. Atul Gawande Don’t know how to get started on Facebook? minds tackle provocative topics which will be 3 pm is considered by many to be the leading popular Just can’t figure out how it works? Led by Librarian announced one month in advance. author on medicine today. Better is a Jonathan Aubrey. Questions are collection of engrossing true stories welcome, but we will not be able to sit about how doctors are striving to down with you one-on-one at a computer. Sunday, February 12 3 pm close the gap between best intentions Register online or call 466-8055, ext 271. Main: Shelia Washington, Founder of the and best performance. Gawande’s Scottsboro boys Museum and Cultural Center accounts take us from battlefield Shelia Washington, surgery tents in Iraq, to a polio out - Sunday, February 5 founder of the Scottsboro break in India, to courtrooms trying Main: Mark brier, host of Laughs at the Boys Museum and malpractice cases around the U.S. They show us Library Mark Brier brings his second Comedy Cultural Center in doctors and others working to provide the best care Extravaganza to the Library. Enjoy Alabama, was determined possible, despite everyday, bureaucratic, and an afternoon of laughter with not to let the town and extraordinary obstacles. Taken together, the stories Mark and some of LI’s funniest America forget what in Better comprise a fascinating portrait of our comedians. 2 pm happened in Scottsboro to healthcare system today, with all its problems and nine innocent boys. Opened in February 2010, the all its successes. Led by Librarian Jonathan Museum commemorates the lives and l egacy of Aubrey. Register online, in person, or call nine young African Ame ricans who, in the 1930s, 466-8055, ext 219. 1:30 pm Tuesday, February 7 became international sy mbols of race-based Station branch: after dark book Group injustice in the American So uth, and celebrates the 21st Century Women Writers Three Junes by positive actions of those of all colors, creeds and Sunday, January 29 Julia Glass. (Pantheon, 2002). On separate Junes orig ins who have taken a stand against the tyranny of racial oppression. 2 pm Charlotte Sear art Exhibit Opening reception over 10 years, a set of interrelated characters make discoveries about (Exhibit on view Feb 1 – 28) Charlotte Sear is love, marriage, and family. both an educator and an artist. Her background Led by Librarian Kathleen Cotter. in education includes teaching elementary school Tuesday, February 14 Books will be available at Station about and working with children who have reading Main: Famous artist Couples - Love and 1 month before the meeting. disabilities. For the past 18 years she inspiration art Lecture/Slide presentation with Register online, in person, or call has been an adjunct professor at Mary vahey 466-8055, ext 233. 7 pm Work, creativity and love are closely Long Island University and New York intermeshed in these intense Institute of Technology teaching relationships. Whatever the college reading strategies. These course of the romantic alliance, two interests have converged in the Wednesday, February 8 the mutual dependence creation of her new book The Runaway Main: Wednesday Film Matinee Valentine’s Day between the partners and the Pink Ball. The story with her charming follows the intertwining storylines of a diverse resulting influences between illustrations revolves around a pink ball that group of Los Angelenos as they navigate their way them were important factors in initially rolls into the house of a little girl and then through romance and heartbreak the artistic production of each rolls out wanting to be free. The mediums used to over the course of one Valentine’s of these artist couples. This compose the original illustrations are gouache and program will address the 2 - 4 pm Day. Director: Garry Marshall. collage. Book signing and reception Cast: Hector Elizondo, phenomenon of the ‘artist couple’ by looking Shirley MacLaine, Julia Roberts, at 7 couples including Diego Rivera and Kathy Bates, Queen Latifah, Frida Kahlo. 2 pm Tuesday, January 31 Patrick Dempsey, Jamie Foxx, Tuesday, January 31 Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner, Wednesday, February 15 Main: bayview book Club Half A Life Jessica Alba, George Lopez, Main: book Lovers’ book Swap Librarians by Darin Strauss. A high school car Anne Hathaway, Topher Grace, Emma Roberts, Maureen McKenna, Janet Schneider and Jonathan accident, a moment in time when, Jessica Biel, Eric Dane, Bradley Cooper, Taylor Aubrey welcome enthusiastic readers, book group driving his dad’s Oldsmobile, a Lautner. (2010, 125 minutes, rated PG-13) 2 pm le aders, and anyone else who’s curious about good tragedy occurred. This autobiography books to share their favorite recent reads. Librarians examines issues of guilt, responsibility Station branch: Sunset book Group Three Junes will present nu merous books in many genres that and living with one’s past. by Julia Glass. Led by Librarian Kathleen Cotter. are worthy of notice by individuals and book Led by Librarian Maureen McKenna. Register online, in person, or call 466-8055, ext 233. groups. Patrons are invited to come with their own Register online or call 466-8055, ext 241 . See February 7 for book details. 4 pm 1 pm suggestions for books you just can’t put down. Register online or call 466-8055, ext 219 . 3 pm

Page 4 EEvvEENNTTSS CCaaLLEENNddaarr To obtain more information about Library programs or to register click the Program Registration button on our homepage www.greatnecklibrary.org . February March Thursday, February 16 Friday, March 2 Tuesday, March 6 continued Parkville branch: book discussion Half A Life Main: Sally Feng Fader art Exhibit Station branch: after dark book Group by Darin Strauss. Led by Librarian Maureen (Exhibit on view March 2 – 29) 21st Century Women Writ ers The History of Love McKenna. See January 31 for book details. Register Long Island artist by Nicole Kraus. (Norton, 2005) online, in person, or call 466-8055, ext. 271. 1:30 pm Sally Feng Fader’s In his old age, Leo rediscovers the show will feature novel he wrote, and its effect on the Wednesday, February 22 Chinese sumi-e lives of a mother and daughter. Led watercolors, by Librarian Kathleen Cotter. Books Main: Wednesday Film Matinee The Debt oil paintings and will be available at Station about 1 The story begins in 1997, as shocking news reaches portraits. Her style month before the meeting. Registration retired Mossad secret agents Rachel and Stephan blends her Chinese online, in person, or call 466-8055, about their former colleague David. training with ext 233. 7 pm All three have been venerated for Western influences to become uniquely hers. decades by Israel because of the Ms. Feng is a graduate of the prestigious Tianjin secret mission that they embarked Institute of Fine Arts in China. She came to the Wednesday, March 7 on for their country back in 1965- United States to study at the Fashion Institute Main: Wednesday Film Matinee 1966, when the trio tracked down of Technology in Manhattan, from which she Crazy, Stupid, Nazi war criminal Dieter Vogel, the graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2002. Love Fortysomething Cal Weaver is living the feared Surgeon of Birkenau, in East For additional information, visit her website at dream: good job, nice house, great kids, and Berlin. At great risk, and at consid - www.Sallystudio.com. marriage to his high school sweetheart. So when erable personal cost, the team's mission was Cal learns that she has cheated on accomplished - or was it?Director: John Madden. him and wants a divorce, his Cast: Helen Mirren, Tom Wilkinson, Ciaran Hinds, Sunday, March 4 ‘perfect’ life quickly unravels. Sam Worthington. (2011, 114 minutes, rated R) 2 pm Cal, who hasn’t dated in decades, Main: Persian Children’s stands out as the epitome of Norooz Celebration un-smooth, so handsome player Sunday, February 26 Details to be announced at Jacob Palmer takes him on as a later date. 3 pm wingman and protege. Ma in: Music concert by pianist Edward Kalendar Director: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa. Edward Kalendar will play classical, jazz, and Cast: Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, Jewish music, as Classical Jazz & Jewish Music Emma Stone . (2011, 107 minutes, rated PG-13) 2 pm well as Beethoven’s Monday, March 5 Moonlight Sonata, Station branch: Sunset book Group Eli Eli and Tum Main: Computer Kindergarten for Grownups The History of Love by Nicole Kraus. Balalaika, and This is a hands-on slow-paced, user-friendly class Led by Librarian Kathleen Cotter. See March 6 for selections from for first-time computer users. Using Windows book details. Registration online, in person, or call Ravel, Chopin, computers, this unique class covers the basics in a 466-8055, ext 233. 4 pm Scriabin and way that even the most inexperienced user will Broadway. understand. We will cover turning the computer Most recently on, the desktop, using the mouse, opening and Mr. Kalendar’s closing programs, understanding windows Thursday, March 8 Spring Breeze Sonata elements, getting out of trouble , and turning the Station branch: Constant Star – The films of was debuted on WQXR radio NY and on 250 other computer off. All versions of Windows will be Elizabeth Taylor: The Taming of the Shrew (1967) stations throughout the United States. 2 pm addressed. Prerequisites: None. Co-starring Richard Burton. Register online or call 466-8055, ext 246 or 208 . Petruchio courts the evil-tempered 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Kate for her money, but who ends up Monday, February 27 the victor? Based on Shakespeare’s Station branch: book discussion Message in a play. (122 minutes) Doors open at 2 pm Bottle by Nicholas Sparks. Led by Librarian Judy Tuesday, March 6 1:45 pm, and seating is limited. Snow. See January 25 for book details. Register Main: Speakers in the Humanities – remember online, in person, or call 466-8055, ext. 233. 4 pm the Ladies: a History of american Women in Song lecture/music demo by Linda russell Sunday, March 11 Tuesday, February 28 Accompanying herself on mountain and hammered Tuesday, February 28 dulcimers, pennywhistle, guitar and limberjack, Main: authors@GNL presents an Main: bayview book Club Better: A Surgeon’s Linda Russell explores the images afternoon with Lucette Lagnado, author of Notes on Performance by Atul Gawande. Led by of 18th and 19 th century The arrogant years: One Girl’s Librarian Jonathan Aubrey. See January 26 for book American women in the songs of Search for Her Lost youth, details. Register online, in person, or call 466-8055, the day, interspersing the music from Cairo to brooklyn ext 219. 1 pm with lively commentary Lucette Lagnado, author of the including excerpts from diaries award-winning The Man in the and letters in which the women White Sharkskin Suit --returns Wednesday, February 29 tell their stories in their own with this, the extraordinary words. By looking at the popular follow-up memoir. Lucette Lakeville branch: book discussion songs of the past--the ballads, Lagnado tells the story of her The Saturday Wife by Naomi Ragen love songs, suffrage anthems, work songs and mother, Edith, coming of chronicles a beautiful, materialistic dance tunes--we can trace the perceptions and age in a magical old Cairo of rabbi’s wife torn between the realities of women's lives. dusty alleyways and grand demands of her congregation, her This Speakers in the Humanities event, which is free villas inhabited by pashas and faith, her life and the modern world. and open to the public, is made possible through their wives. Then Lucette Led by Librarian Judy Snow. the support of the New York Council for the Humanities, revisits her own early years Register online, in person, or call a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the growing up in America. 466-8055, ext. 232. 7 pm Humanities. 2 pm See page 1 for details. 2 pm

Page 5 EEvvEENNTTSS CCaaLLEENNddaarr To obtain more information about Library programs or to register click the Program Registration button on our homepage www//greatnecklibrary.org . March Monday, March 12 Friday, March 16 Sunday, March 25 Main: Fascinating rhythm: The Music of Main: Socrates Salon with ron Gross Main: Jimmy Moore’s irish Show It’s a great day George and ira Gershwin. a video presentation Your thoughts, ideas, experiences, and opinions to be Irish with music from performed and edited by Jack Schnur are warmly welcome, as some of Great Neck’s Broadway to Blarney George & Ira Gershwin was one of America’s most sharpest minds tackle provocative topics which celebrating the day for the popular songwriting teams. will be announced one month in advance. 3 pm Wearin’ o’ the Green. Enjoy Enjoy music performed by heartfelt standards including Frank Sinatra, Ella My Wild Irish Rose, It’s a Great Fitzgerald, Fred Astaire and Sunday, March 18 Day for the Irish, Sweet Rosie O’Grady, Harrigan and Ginger Rogers, Ethel Main: a Concert of Flute, Cello & Piano with more. Jimmy mixes the Irish folk songs with a Merman and others bart Feller, flute, Frances rowell, cello, and tribute to George M. Cohan and of course will sing including performances from Linda Ma rk, piano Danny Boy. 2 pm Porgy and Bess and a rare clip This music recital will feature from a 1930 early color film, The King of Jazz Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano featuring Paul Whiteman conducting Rhapsody in by Martinu; Three Watercolors Tuesday, March 27 Blue. Oscar Levant will perform and there will be for flute, cello and piano by Main: bayview book Club Destiny of the commentaries by Michael Feinstein. Mr. Schnur Gaubert; a Vivaldi Sonata with Republic: a tale of madness, medicine and the will sing several Gershwin songs. 1:30 pm flute and piano, the charming murder of a president by Candice Millard. Benjamin Godard Suite and James A. Garfield was one of the most Station branch: Computer 2 nd Grade for the intense and rhythmic extraordinary men ever elected Grownups In this hands-on class, you will learn Jolivet Chant de Linos. 2:30 pm president. This riveting biography tells how to work with numbers, inputting, inserting, the tragic story of what took place only moving, erasing and simple mathematical four months after his inauguration, operations. Included will be an introduction to Monday, March 19 when a deranged office seeker tracked basic spreadsheet techniques, creating a Station branch : book discussion The Saturday Garfield down and shot him in the workbook, inputting and working with data, Wife by Naomi Ragen. Led by Librarian Judy back. Led by Librarian Janet Schneider. formulas and functions, formatting and spreadsheet Snow. See February 29 for book details. Registration Register online or call 466-8055, ext 241. 1 pm design. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten and online, in person, or call 466-8055, ext 233. 4 pm Computer 1st Grade. Registration online, in person, or call 466-8055, ext 233. 6:30 to 8:30 pm Wednesday, March 28 Tuesday, March 20 Main: Wednesday Film Matinee Moneyball Tuesday, March 13 Lakeville branch: Computer Lecture, ebooks The story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Main: author book reading richard Ehrlich and audiobooks Online Beane’s successful attempt to put will read from his recently published book, A Little Learn how to download together a baseball club on a budget Consideration. See page 1 for details. 7:30 pm eBooks and audiobooks from by employing computer-generated the Library’s website to your analysis to draft his players. eReader or MP3 player. In this Director: Bennet Miller. Cast: Brad Wednesday, March 14 class, you will learn how to access the collection of Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Main: Wednesday Film Matinee books, create a user name and password, maneuver Seymour Hoffman, Chris Pratt. The Help Set in Mississippi during around the website, download books, work with (2011, 133 minutes, rated PG-13) 2 pm the 1960s, Skeeter is a southern your eReader or MP3 player, and more. society girl who returns from college Prerequisites: For intermediate and advanced Lakeville branch: book discussion computer users. Registration online, in person, or call determined to become a writer, but Bel Canto by Ann Patchett is a creative drama 466-8055, ext 232. 10:30 am to 12:30 pm turns her friends’ lives—and a small about hostages seized at an embassy Mississippi town—upside down Main: Painters Wives: Lost and Found party, including an opera singer and when she decides to interview the a CEO who is her fan, and how they black women who have spent their lives taking care presented by actress Shirley romaine Shirley Romaine is the storyteller about women cope when thrown together. of prominent southern families. Aibileen, Skeeter’s Led by Librarian Judy Snow. best friend’s housekeeper, is the first to open up— whose careers as painters were cast in the shadow of their Registration online, in person, or to the dismay of her friends in the tight-knit black call 466-8055, ext 232. 7 pm community. Despite Skeeter’s life-long friendships super-star lovers and husbands. hanging in the balance, she and Aibileen continue Many of them didn’t come into their collaboration and soon more women come their own until they separated, Parkville branch: Wednesday Night Film forward to tell their stories—and as it turns out, divorced or became widows. Midnight in Paris Woody Allen’s latest film is a they have a lot to say. Director: Tate Taylor. Included in these stories is Elaine tribute to the Jazz Age in Paris. Spend an evening Cast: Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas de Kooning, wife of Willem de with Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Picass. With Howard, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Chastain, Kooning. 2 pm Owen Wilson. (2011, 94 minutes, rated PG-13) 7 pm Cicely Tyson, Mike Vogel, Sissy Spacek. (2011, 146 minutes, PG-13) 2 pm Wednesday, March 21 Thursday, March 29 Main: Wednesday Film Matinee Midnight in Parkville branch: book discussion Thursday, March 15 Paris A romantic comedy about a family The Paris Wife by Paula McLain is a traveling to the French capital for business. deeply evocative story of ambition Lakeville branch: Computer Lecture, The party includes a young engaged couple forced and betrayal which captures a Facebook 101 Don’t know how to to confront the illusion that a life remarkable period of time and a love get started on Facebook? different from their own is better. affair between two unforgettable Just can’t figure out how it works? Director: Woody Allen. people: Ernest Hemingway and his This is a presentation, NOT a workshop. We will Cast: Owen Wilson, Rachel wife Hadley. (See the film Midnight in not be able to sit down with you one-on-one at a McAdams, Kurt Fuller, Mimi Paris on March 28 at 7 pm) computer. Led by Librarian Jonathan Aubrey. Kennedy, Michael Sheen. Register for this book discussion online, in person, or call Register online or call 466-8055, ext 232 2 pm (2011, 94 minutes, rated PG-13) 2 pm 466-8055, ext 273. 1:30 pm

Page 6 Levels offers a wide array of programs geared toward the artistic and social development of Great Neck's seventh grade through college-age youth. ® Current workshops include Zumba ,VideoProduction,Arts&Crafts, Comedy Writing, Puppetry, Cooking, Chess, Improv and more. The following are highlights of Levels events. For a more complete listing of activities check out the Levels Newsletter, call Levels at (516) 466-8055, ext. 216, or visit our website at www.greatnecklibrary.org/levels/home.html ON T HE L EVELS S TAGE

We ended 2011 with Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery The Mousetrap. October’s “haunted house” offering was …Levels is asafe,supervisedteencenterthatteaches DYSTOPIA,apublictourthroughadarkfutureinspiredby leadership and responsibility by giving students the opportunity to George Orwell’s book 1984.Summerbroughtourmainstage conceive, organize and complete projects in the various arts. We musical Man of La Mancha, directed by South High senior and feature daily workshops, weekend events and other fun, Levels veteran Michael Levinson, our music and art festival creative opportunities for teens. LevelsPalooza produced by recent graduate Jane Coons, and our 6th annual Levels Film Festival featuring short films by …Are you a filmmaker? Have you ever thought of trying? Great Neck student filmmakers. Lastly (or in this case firstly), Students can begin work now on films that will be shown to our Spring musical was the hilarious Tony Award winner The the public during this Summer’s 7th Annual Levels Film 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,whichmarkedthe Festival. Give us a call for more information. directing debut of sophomore Marissa Martino.

…Did you know we have a fully stocked food co-op? For So how do we top 2011? With YOUR help!!! one dollar, you can use ingredients from our food co-op to make simple meals. Levels staff is always around to help with Come to our SPRING THEATRE PROPOSAL MEETING on the tricky stuff. Your money goes to replenish the supplies. MONDAY, JANUARY 23 at 7:30 p.m.! Levels does several fully-staged plays and musicals every year, all proposed and The Levels SAT Prep Course voted on entirely by students! Our Spring show is traditionally amusical,butyoucanofferaseriousproposalforany available title...or just come down and vote! This six-session course will be held at the Library’s Main Building on Mondays from March 19 through April 30 (no classes will be held during school vacation). Class sessions run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Advance registration for the course is required and limited to 25 students.

The course is taught by experienced, NYS certified teachers. There is a $25.00 fee per student for the course (fee includes the textbook). High school juniors and seniors, and those who have not taken this course in the past will be given priority.

In-person registration will take place on Monday, March 12 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Library’s Main Building. Arriving early is STRONGLY AscenefromLevels’2011SummerMusical,Man of La Mancha.L-R:Brandon Heller-Sabet (Padre), Jacob Wolf Szilagi (Dr. Carrasco), Richard Feder (Sancho), recommended. Telephone registration for any remaining Rebecca Reiss (Barber) and Aaron Mor (Don Quixote). openings will begin Tuesday, March 13 at 3:00 p.m.

Jr. Levels offers exceptional workshops including Make a Mystery Movie, Theatre Games, and Arts & Crafts for students in 5th and 6th grades. Our Winter/Spring season gets underway beginning Monday, January 23rd and runs through May 10th.Jr.Levels workshops take place Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Library’s Main Building. Flyers with workshop information and times are mailed to students’ homes, and are available in the Library or in Levels. 5th & 6th GRADE Please note - space is limited. Phone registration begins Monday, January 9th at 3:00 p.m. PROGRAMS

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DECORATE A CAKE • MAKE AN ACTION MOVIE • CREATE A HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE • PLAY IN A VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT • LEARN TO BELLY DANCE • MAKE YOUR OWN CANDY • GIVE A COCONUT A FACE • CREATE A NEW INVENTION • WATCH "WIZARD OF OZ" IN SYNCH WITH "DARK SIDE OF THE MOON" • WRITE & RECORD A SONG • MAKE A SUIT OUT OF DUCT TAPE • DO BOLLYWOOD DANCING • SHOOT A DUCT TAPE DESIGN MOVIE • JOIN AN IMPROV TROUPE • MAKE ART OUT OF ALUMINUM FOIL • PLAY A Sat., Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. We’re always telling kids to stop making things out of our duct DIRECT tape. “Stop wasting it, don’t you know that stuff’s expensive?” Tonight, come make stuff out of A PLAY duct tape. You win. GET STUFFED!

GAME OF GIANT CHESS • SEW A STUFFED ANIMAL • DO A FASHION SHOW • MAKE YOURSELF UP AS A MONSTER • "JOUST" WITH HULA HOOPS • JOIN A BLUEGRASS BAND • MAKE A DOCUMENTARY • LEARN TO SING • CARVE A JACK O'LANTERN • MAKE Sat., Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. A NEW FRIEND • TOSS AROUND A FRISBEE • DRESS UP AS A JAPANESE MONSTER AND STEP ON CARDBOARD BUILDINGS • HAVE A FIESTA • SHOOT A COMEDY SKETCH Need new friends? Make • DO SHAKESPEARE • INVENT A NEW MUSICAL INSTRUMENT • MAKE A PIÑATA • one yourself! We’ll LEARN PHOTOSHOP • PRODUCE AN ALBUM • DRAW ANIME CHARACTERS • BE AN provide fabric, fur, stuffing and everything you’ll need to create strange stuffed BECOME creatures! THE NEXT VALENTINE “IRON CRAFT NIGHT

CHEF” Sat., Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. It’s the weekend before ACTOR • PLAY A GAME OF CARDS • MAKE YOUR OWN MUSICAL • DO KARAOKE • GO Valentine’s Day. We’ll have STARGAZING • COOK A MEAL • HOST A TALK SHOW • DO HIP-HOP DANCE • HAVE A lots of materials so come LUAU • BECOME AN "OLYMPIC" CHAMPION • SEW A QUILT • MAKE A MOSAIC • PLAY A BOARD GAME • DO A MAGIC SHOW • MAKE YOUR OWN SODA • WEAR A FAKE make a handmade gift for MUSTACHE • HAVE A MEDIEVAL NIGHT • COMPETE ON A GAME SHOW • BECOME A Mom, Dad, friends, sweethearts MYTHBUSTER • DO SOME PUSH-UPS • BAKE SOME BREAD • SCULPT SOMETHING or whomever you like. FROM CLAY • PAINT A MURAL • FLY PAPER AIRPLANES • BECOME A ROCK STAR • MAKE PEOPLE OUT OF PIPE CLEANERS • HAVE A PICNIC • MAKE A PILLOW • STAR IN A KUNG-FU MOVIE • HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS • DESIGN YOUR OWN FASHIONS • BUILD A PUPPET • MAKE SPOOKY MUFFINS • PLAY THE PIANO • DO SPOKEN-WORD IRON CHEF POETRY • HAVE A SQUARE DANCE • BUILD A HUGE HOUSE OF CARDS • MAKE A SUNDAE • TRAIN TO BE A SUPERHERO • HAVE A THANKSGIVING FEAST • TIE-DYE Sat., Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Two teams. The same unusual ingredients. Who can create the most delicious meal (actually, we’ll settle for edible)? BE A Are you up to the challenge? NINJA

SOMETHING • MAKE SOME SUSHI • GO ON A VIDEO SCAVENGER HUNT • WRITE A STORY • MAKE A ZOMBIE MUSIC VIDEO • JOIN A ZUMBA CLASS • MAKE A PIZZA • PICK UP AN INSTRUMENT AND JAM • PAINT FACES ON TORTILLAS • RECREATE YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE WITH SOCK PUPPETS • BUILD & RIDE IN A SOAP BOX RACER • Sat., March 10 at 7:30 p.m. MAKE A GIANT PANCAKE • PLAY BASKETBALL • LAUNCH A ROCKET • TURN GARBAGE Based on the hit MTV game show! To win INTO ART • PERFORM A MONOLOGUE • WRITE AN OPERA ABOUT A LACTOSE INTOLERANT COW • MAKE A CHOCOLATE HOUSE • PAINT A PANDA • JUST CHILL points, teams must remain quiet while they performdementeddaresoneachother. Levels. We do that. SILENT LIBRARY is a crazy prank contest where your SILENCE is GOLDEN!

Page 8 K I D S’ WORLD St o r y t i m e s Storytimes registration For Winter Storytimes January through March register on Tuesday, January 24. For Spring Storytimes April through May register on Tuesday, March 27th

Register for Storytime programs from 9:30 - 10:00 am ONLINE ONLY. Registration continues in person or by phone at 10:01 am by calling 466-8055. To register online, please have your children’s Great Neck Library card available. Go to the Library’s website: www.greatnecklibrary.org. M a i N L i b r a r y S T a T i O N b r a N C H

BABy tIMe 11:00 - 11:30 am, for infant - 9 months of age wInter tAleS for totS 2:00 - 2:30 pm, for 2 - 5 years of age with with parent/caregiver parent/caregiver (no registration required) Mondays: WINTER Jan 30; Feb 6, 13, 27; March 5, 12. SPRING April 2, 16, 23, Tuesdays , WINTER Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 30; May 7, 14 Tuesdays: WINTER Jan. 31; Feb. 7, 14, 28; March 6, 13. SPRING April 3, 17, 24; wInter/SprIng StorytIMe 4:00 - 4:30 pm, for 2-5 years of age May 1, 8, 15 with parent/caregiver (no registration required) Wednesdays, WINTER Jan. 4, 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; March 7, 14, 21. toy tIMe 10:30 - 11:15 am, for 10 - 17 months of age with parent/caregiver SPRING April 4, 18, 25 Tuesdays: WINTER Jan 31; Feb 7, 14, 28; March 6, 13. SPRING April 3, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15 L a K E v i L L E b r a N C H Thursdays: WINTER Feb 2, 9, 16; March 1, 8, 15. SPRING April 5, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 StorytIMe 4:00 - 4:30 pm, for 2 - 5 years of age with parent/caregiver StorIeS for totS 10:30 - 11:00 am, for 18 - 23 months of age (no registration required) with parent/caregiver Tuesdays, Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb 7, 14, 21, 28; March 6, 13, 20, 27. Wednesdays: WINTER Feb 1, 8, 15, 29; March 7, 14. SPRING April 4, 18, 25, SPRING April 3, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15 May 2, 9, 16 Thursdays: WINTER Feb 2, 9, 16; March 1, 8, 15. SPRING April 5, 19, 26, M ay 3, 10, 17 P a r K v i L L E b r a N C H 2’’S StorytIMe 10:00 - 10:30 am, for 2 years of age with parent/caregiver Mondays: WINTER Jan 30; Feb 6, 13, 27; March 5, 12. SPRING April 2, 16, 23, toy tIMe 10:30 - 11:15 am, for 9 - 24 months of age with parent/caregiver 30; May 7, 14 Thursdays: WINTER Feb 2, 9, 16; March 1, 8 15, 22, 29. Tuesdays: WINTER Jan 31; Feb 7, 14, 28; March 6, 13. SPRING April 3, 17, 24, SPRING April 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15 3 - 5 ’’S StorytIMe 2:15 - 2:45 pm, for 3 - 5 years of age 2’’S StorytIMe 10:30 - 11:00 am, for 2 years of age with parent/caregiver with parent/caregiver Tuesdays: WINTER Jan 31; Feb 7, 14, 28; March 6, 13, 20, 27. Mondays, W INTER Jan 30; Feb 6, 13, 27; March 5, 12. SPRING April 2, 16, 23, SPRING April 3, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 30; May 7, 14 Wednesdays: WINTER Feb 1, 8, 15, 29; March 7, 14. SPRING April 4, 18, 25; 3-5’’S StorytIMe 2:30 - 3:00 pm, for 3 - 5 years of age with May 2, 9, 16 parent/caregiver K-2 StorycrAftS 4:00 - 4:40 pm, for Kindergarten - 2nd grade Tuesdays: WINTER Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 28; March 6, 13, 27. Tuesdays, WINTER Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 28; March 6, 13. SPRING April 3, 17, 24; SPRING April 3, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 May 1, 8, 15

Snow Better tIMe to reAD JANUARY 3 through JANUARY 31 Join our Winter Reading Club. Readers will enter the books they’ve read online beginning Tuesday, January 3. Participants ages 3 - 12 will record and write a review of what they’ve read during the month of January. After January 31 readers who have registered and reported on a minimum of five books will be eligible to receive a prize bag. Registration begins Tuesday, January 3 through Tuesday, January 24, 9:30 am online, 10:01 am in person or phone 466- 8055.

W i N T E r / S P r i N G F u N a T T H E M a i N L i b r a r y All program registration begins at 9:30 am ONLINE, 10:01 am in-person or phone 466-8055. www.greatnecklibrary.org. Check registration date for each program.

BABIeS JuMp for Joy For 6 – 23 months greAt necK preSchool ShowcASe A new yeAr crAft For ages 2 - 10 Tuesdays, Jan 10 and 24 from 11:05 - 11:45 am Wednesday, Jan 11 with parent/caregiver Thursday, Jan 12 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm Joyce Oddo is back and will have the Refreshments: 7 pm babies jumping for joy with her lively, Program: 7:30 - 9:00 pm Let It Snow! Especially when you can upbeat program as you play pretend and appreciate the snow from the warmth sing along to popular children’s music. The Great Neck Library of being indoors. Together we will create a winter Limited registration begins Tuesday, Jan 3. is pleased to invite window that will snow whenever you want. parents of preschoolers ase Limited registration begins Thursday, Jan 5. wc to a Preschool Showcase Sho ol sponsored by the ho esc toDDlerS JuMp for Joy For ages 2 - 5 Great Neck/Manhasset Pr pre-School wInter SnowflAKe with parent/caregiver Community Child For ages 2 - 5 with parent/caregiver Tuesdays, Jan 10 and 24 from 12:00 - 12:45 pm Care Partnership. Speakers will give short Wednesday, Jan 18 from 11:00 - 11:30 am presentations and their school’s philosophy and Joyce Oddo is back and will have you programs. Afterwards, parents will have the and your 2 - 5 year olds jumping for joy Enjoy the enchantment and serenity of a winter opportunity to meet the directors, ask questions, with her lively, upbeat program as you snowfall without the chill. Spend time making a and receive brochures and applications. play pretend and sing along to popular sparkly snowflake decoration. Limited registration No registration required. children’s music. begins Wednesday, January 11. Limited registration begins Tuesday, Jan 3. Page 9 K I D S’ WORLD

W i N T E r / S P r i N G F u N a T T H E M a i N L i b r a r y

All program registration begins at 9:30 am ONLINE, 10:01 am in-person or phone 466-8055. www.greatnecklibrary.org. Check registration date for each program.

wInter SnowflAKe For grades 1st – 4th B’’twIxt & B’’tween: crIMe lAB rocKIn’’ reADerS For grades 1st - 2nd Wednesday, Jan 18 from 4:45 - 5:15 pm For grades 3rd - 4th only Tuesday, March 6 from 4:30 – 5:00 pm Monday, Feb 13 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm Enjoy the enchantment and Join us as we discuss the book Poppleton in serenity of a winter snowfall Participants will investigate a crime scene using Winter by Cynthia Rylant. Poppleton the pig without the chill. Spend time the techniques of fingerprinting, chromatography knows how to make the most of a making a sparkly snowflake and various clues. The goal season's offerings. In three short, decoration. Limited registration will be to solve the crime of charming chapters, Poppleton deals begins Wednesday, January 11. the missing Madagascar with fallen icicles, makes a bust of hissing roaches. his llama friend's head, and enjoys a Limited registration begins very happy surprise birthday party. Monday, February 6. Snacks will be served. chIneSe new yeAr For grades 1st - 6th Limited registration begins Tuesday, February 28. Friday, Jan 20 from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Celebrate the Chinese New Year 2012, the Year of the Dragon, with wonderful, simple crafts to make and AweSoMe StorIeS For grades 3rd – 4th Sweet treAt BIngo For grades 2nd – 6th celebrate the holiday. Monday, March 12 from 6:30 – 7:00 pm Tuesday, Feb 14 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm Come in and ask for The Landry New s by Andrew Clements Do you love free books? Playing BINGO? your take home Chinese BINGO? Join us as we discuss this compelling novel about Winning prizes? Join us for a fun chance to play New Year craft! a young girl who creates and writes and possibly win at our Sweet No Registration required. a classroom newspaper, and the Treat Bingo. positive effect it has on Mr. Larson, Limited registration begins her teacher. Snacks will be served. Tuesday, February 7. Limited registration begins Monday, March 5. owl BABIeS For ages 3 - 5 with parent/caregiver Monday, Jan 23 from 6:30 - 7:00 pm

Whoo! Whoo! Whoo! Whoo! BooK networKIng For grades 5th - 6th Come and listen to a Wednesday, March 14 from 5:15 – 5:45 pm story about three baby pre-School crIMe lAB For ages 2 - 5 years 12 Again by Sue Corbett owls and then create with parent/caregiver When 12 year old Patrick’s mother your own baby owl to Wednesday, Feb 15 from 11:00 - 11:40 am take home. disappears from their Long Island home the night before her fortieth Limited registration begins Who Stole the Cookies from the Cookie Jar? birthday, he is determined to find Tuesday, January 17. The cookies are missing!!! her or he will face a life of taking We need your help to care of his younger brothers. find the missing cookies. Can Patrick do the impossible? Your detective skills will Snacks will be served. help catch the mysterious Limited registration begins Monday, March 5. puzzle DAy For all ages cookie snatcher. Friday, Jan 27 from 11:00 am - 8:30 pm Participants will explore Come celebrate with a day dedicated to… puzzles. forensic science by This family and friends searching for clues, deciphering codes and dusting MArch MADneSS crAft For ages 2nd - 10th event will feature various for finger prints to bring the cookies safely home. with parent/caregiver leveled puzzles to enjoy Limited registration begins Tuesday, February 7. Thursday, March 15 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm throughout the day. Stop Will spring come in like a lion and out like a lamb? in to test your puzzle skills. You will be prepared either way with this No registration required. reversible paper plate craft featuring a lion and a lamb. January 29 unfortunAte eVentS Limited registration begins leMony SnIcKet’’S wAy For grades 2nd – 6th Tuesday, March 6. Tuesday, Feb 28 from 4:30 - 5:00 pm VAlentIne crAft For ages 2 -1 0 with Test your skills and knowledge of everything parent/caregiver dealing with Lemony Snicket’s books. Thursday, Feb 9 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm Expect lots of puzzles and fun as we celebrate grAphIc chAt For grades 3rd – 6th This mailbox craft is the perfect candy and card his birthday! Wednesday, March 21 from 4:30 – 5:00 pm holder…just in time for Valentine’s Day. Limited registration begins Tuesday, February 21. Smile by Raina Telgemeier Limited registration begins Thursday, February 2. Middle school is hard enough, but when Raina falls and breaks her teeth, she has to deal with braces, surgery, a retainer, AND middle school! Join a librarian for a discussion of Smile by Raina Telgemeier. Snacks will be served. Limited registration begins Wednesday, March 14.

Page 10 K I D S’ W O R LD M a i N L i b r a r y S C H O O L v a C a T i O N F u N Tickets available Thursday, February 9 at 8 pm at the Main Library, Station and Parkville Branches and Friday, February 10 at 9 am at the Lakeville Branch. Library Cards are required to pick up tickets and for admission to all 4 school vacation programs listed below. flow cIrcuS For family audience lee’’S MuSIc concert For grades Pre-K- 4th Tuesday, Feb 21 from 11:00 - 11:45 am Thursday, Feb 23 from 11:00 - 11:45 am You are invited to a “Read Yourself Silly” show with Picture your children singing, dancing and Paul Miller. Paul incorporates phenomenal juggling, improvising as their favorite books come alive through awesome magic, fresh character improvisation, history of music! Each original song introduces props, costumes, the circus and a load of audience participation to puppets and percussion instruments that will guarantee a great time for all. TiCKeTS RequiReD stimulate interest and creativity. TiCKeTS RequiReD

pInKAlIcIouS For grades Pre–K – 4th pInocchIo For grades K – 6th Friday, Feb 24 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, Feb 22 from 11:00 - 11:45 am Pinkalicious loves pink and wants everything in her life Everyone’s favorite puppet begins his adventures with a to be pink. A girl who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes, trip to the Land of the Toys, meets a singing-and-dancing despite warnings from her parents. She then develops an fox and Cat, is saved by the magical Blue Fairy and is ailment called Pinktitis. At first she is thrilled, but when rescued from the belly of a whale. Come enjoy this reality sets in, she has to figure out a way to return back to outstanding theatrical production. TiCKeTS RequiReD normal. Follow her through this musical romp of the famous children’s book by Elizabeth Victoria Kahn. TiCKeTS RequiReD

W i N T E r / S P r i N G F u N a T T H E b r a N C H E S All program registration begins at 9:30 am ONLINE, 10:01 am in-person or phone 466-8055. www.greatnecklibrary.org. Check registration date for each program.

ParKviLLE LaKEviLLE A new yeAr crAft For ages 2 - 10 with MArch MADneSS crAft For ages 2-10 with A new yeAr crAft For ages 2-10 with parent/caregiver parent/caregiver parent/caregiver Thursday, Jan 12 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm Thursday, March 15 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm Thursday, Jan 12 from 4:30 - 5:00 pm For A New Year Craft program description see For March Madness Craft program description For A New Year Craft program description see page 9. see page 10. page 9 Main Library. Limited registration begins Thursday, January 5. Limited registration begins Tuesday, March 6. Limited registration begins Thursday, January 5.

chIneSe cAllIgrAphy For grades 1st - 6th BooK BuDDIeS Charlie and the Chocolate B’’twIxt & B’’tween: MeASurIng with parent/caregiver Factory by Roald Dahl For grades 3rd – 5th BoneS For grades 3rd - 4th only Thursday, Jan 19 from 4:30 - 5:30 pm Thursday, March 22 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm Monday, Feb 6 from 4:45 - 5:45 pm In honor of Chinese New Year, learn the six basic You’re invited to a very special book discussion. Participants will examine and compare a variety of strokes used to form Chinese characters and use a Once you register you will receive a copy of the real animal bones. Using calipers, they will graph to place the letters. Create your own scroll book. Read it, then join us on March 22 to discuss measure each bone and reassemble a human using elegant brushes, Sumi ink, rice paper and what you thought of the book. Snacks will be skeleton model. Everyone will make a necklace authentic seals. served. Registration begins Thursday, March 1. made of sinew and real animal bones to take home. Registration begins Thursday, January 12 Limited registration begins Monday, January 30.

VAlentIne crAft For ages 2 - 10 with STaTiON VAlentIne crAft For ages 2-10 with parent/caregiver A new yeAr crAft For ages 2-10 with parent/caregiver Thursday, Feb 9 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm parent/caregiver Thursday, Feb 9 from 4:30 - 5:00 pm For Valentine Craft program description Thursday, Jan 12 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm For Valentine Craft program description see page see page 10. Limited registration begins For A New Year Craft program description see 10 Main Library. Thursday, February 2 page 9 Main Library. Limited registration begins Thursday, February 2. Limited registration begins Thursday, January 5. cupcAKe for your VAlentIne For ages 3- 8 MArch MADneSS crAft For ages 2-10 with Saturday, Feb 11 from 4:30 – 5:00 pm VAlentIne crAft For ages 2-10 with parent/caregiver Come to the Library and decorate a cupcake for parent/caregiver Thursday, March 15 from 4:30 - 5:00 pm your Valentine. We’ll provide the cupcake, icing Thursday, Feb 9 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm For March Madness Craft program description see and some fun and yummy decorations – the rest For Valentine Craft program description see page 10. Limited registration begins Tuesday, March 6. is up to you. page 10 Main Library. Limited registration begins Thursday, February 2. Limited registration begins Thursday, February 2. grAphIc chAt For grades 3rd – 6th School VAcAtIon fIlM Despicable Me Thursday, March 22 from 4:30 – 5:00 pm the greAt crAft cloSet cleAn out Smile by Raina Telgemeier For ages 2 and up For all ages (2010, 95 minutes, rated PG for rude humor and mild action) Middle school is hard enough, but when Raina Tuesday, Feb 21 -- Friday, Feb 24 from 2 – 4 pm falls and breaks her teeth, she has to deal with Explore your creativity at the Library as we go Thursday, Feb 23 from 2 – 4 pm When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan braces, surgery, a retainer, AND middle school! through our craft closets and find many old crafts Join a librarian for a discussion of Smile by Raina from past years. You can come one day or every girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds their love is profoundly changing him for the better. Telgemeier. Snacks will be served. day – we have plenty of crafts for kids to make Limited registration begins Thursday, March 15. and take. No registration required. Featuring the voice of Steve Carell and Jason Segel. No registration required. lee’’S MuSIc concert For grades MArch MADneSS crAft For ages 2-10 with Pre-K- 4th A Special School Vacation Program parent/caregiver Thursday, Feb 23 from 2:00 - 2:45 pm Thursday, March 15 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm For Lee’s Music Concert program description see For March Madness Craft program description see top of this page. TiCKeTS RequiReD page 10. Limited registration begins Tuesday, March 6. Page 11 Great Neck Library

Volume 30, Number 1 Quarterly Newsletter January/February/March 2012

LiBRaRy H ouRS LiBRaRy C LoSiNgS Main Library - 159 Bayview ave., great Neck, Ny 11023 New year’s Day (516) 466-8055 www.greatnecklibrary.org Sunday, January 1 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. & Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, January 2 Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. M.L. King Jr. Day Monday, January 16 Lakeville - 475 great Neck Road, great Neck, Ny 11021 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Presidents’ Day Wednesday, 12 noon to 8 p.m. Monday, February 20 Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Parkville - 10 Campbell Street, New Hyde Park, Ny 11040 Monday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. BoaRD oF T RuSTeeS Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Janet Esagoff, President Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Anna Kaplan, Vice President Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Joel Marcus, Secretary Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. Varda Solomon, Treasurer Marietta DiCamillo, Asst. Treasurer Station - The gardens at great Neck: Josie Pizer, Asst. Treasurer 26 great Neck Road (2nd level,) great Neck, Ny 11021 Martin H. Sokol, Trustee Monday & Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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cOMMuNITy HELP @GNL Parkville branch adelphi Hy Weinberg aaRP defensive driving classes Free Hearing Screenings

aarP defensive driving Classes will be held Saturdays, January 21, This Adelphi University Hy Weinberg Center for Communication February 11 and March 17 from 10 am to 4 pm. AARP members $17, Disorders community outreach program consists of a free basic hearing non-members $19. Register online or at www.greatnecklibrary.org or call screening for adults of all ages. Students and faculty from Adelphi University will perform the hearing screenings for those who suspect 466-8055, ext 273. Classes will be held at the Parkville Branch, located on they have a hearing loss. Screening results are given immediately and 10 Campbell Street, New Hyde Park (off Lakeville Road). appropriate recommendations are made by a licensed audiologist. The screening will be held on Tuesday, March 27 from 10 am to 2:30 pm at the Main Library, Multipurpose Room. Tax Preparation assistance No appointments necessary. First come, first served.

aarP Tax Help Sign up for Tax Assistance . Tax Preparers will assist in Thanks to the Great Neck community’s preparing and filing Federal forms online. Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, generosity, Island Harvest has received 22, 29; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 11 from 10 am to 1 pm. AARP Tax Coordinator, Michael Dougherty. Call Parkville Branch for an appointment 800 pounds from our food drive. 466-8055, ext 272. The Parkville Branch is located on 10 Campbell Street, New Hyde Park (off Lakeville Road).

Tax forms and publications will be available by the end of January at all Great Neck Library locations to take or to photocopy. Also, the Library’s website (www.greatnecklibrary.org) will have a link to tax forms available from the IRS and New York State. Or you may connect directly E-Mail Notification Is Here! to those sites at www.irs.gov or www.tax.ny.gov . E-mail is a convenient and efficient way for you to be notified Tax advisory services will be available at the Main Library to help you about your items on hold that are ready for pickup. prepare your taxes. These include J. K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax; RIA Federal Tax Handbook; CCH U.S. Master Tax Guide; Guidebook to New York State Taxes; 2 All items must be picked up by the date indicated in the e-mail, phone CCH State Tax Handbook and Your Federal Income Tax. call or postcard. 2 We can no longer extend pickup dates.