FOR ADULTS FOR ADULTS New to the Virtual Reference Collection FOR CHILDREN Computer Workshops The Virtual Reference Collection is Transitions a group of subscription-based Internet-ac- Students of the Spanish language, as The Computer FIRESIDE FRIDAY cessible databases selected by Librarians. well as patrons from Spanish-speaking Neighborhood Bookmark Saxophone Quartet This comprehensive selection of resources is countries, will find these two new databases (N) Sunday, December 1, 2:00 p.m. First Grade The Northport Middle School Chamber Nursery School Night Spot POST WAR YEARS enhanced each year. New to the collection for useful: (N) Tuesday, The Transitions Saxophone Quartet for Adults Stop by the Library Ensemble 2002-2003 are the following databases: December 10, 7:00 p.m. will perform an eclectic blend of clas- (EN) Tuesday, December 3, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon (EN) Friday, December 13, 7:30 p.m. Enciclopedia Cumbre is a Spanish- and pick up December’s America the Beautiful includes timelines, Representatives from bookmark by Tim Dean. sical, contemporary jazz, and holiday pieces Register now at the East Northport Library. Rest ye merry gentlemen and ladies . by profiles of renowned American figures, language encyclopedia featuring COLD WAR FEARS — including many original arrangements by quartet in-depth topical information on our states history, literature, technology, and area nursery schools will A reading list, com- Our film (N) Wednesday, December 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m. the fireside at the East Northport Library! and territories, and an almanac. piled by our Children’s members. William Link (soprano sax) is conductor and the arts. be on hand to display materials and Register now at the Northport Library. Enjoy holiday music performed by the talented Librarians, coordinator of the Smithtown Community Band; Lou The History Resource Center covers themes, and to speak with you on an individual discussion This user-friendly workshop is a follow-up to members of the Northport Middle School Noticias en Espanol contains full-text is on the back. Gallo (alto sax) has played with Lionel Hampton, Lou basis about their schools’ philosophies Tim Dean series with Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of An- events, periods, and individuals in United States Rawls, and Donna Summer, among others; Phil Kuc- Computer Kindergarten. Topics will include word articles and objectives. All are welcome. moderator thony Tramontana. All are welcome. history from pre-colonial to contemporary times. from international news services and Hispanic zewski (tenor sax) plays with the SUNY Stony Brook processing and working with text and files. There is Michael magazines. Saturday Singalong Chess Buddies Wind Ensemble; and William Leacock (baritone sax) has a $5 materials fee, payable at registration. Opposing Viewpoints is the source for provocative D’Innocenzo (EN) Saturday, December 7, (N) Monday, December 30, 2: performed in several big bands and is currently prin- topics and includes opinion articles, statistics, You may connect to the Virtual Refer- continues full-text articles, and links to websites. For the ence Collection from the Library home page at 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. 00 p.m. cipal alto sax player with the Smithtown Community Computer Third Grade for Adults Health Insurance Information, Pajama Storytime Children ages birth through 42 Children in grades 2-5 this month (EN) Thursday, December 12, 7:00-9:00 p.m. student looking to support a debate position, www.nenpl.org. For information about accessing (EN) Tuesday, December 3, 7:00 p.m. Band. Free tickets are available now at both libraries. months with parents/siblings Want to improve your game? and in Janu- Register December 2 at East Northport Library. Counseling & Assistance Program Opposing Viewpoints is a great place to begin. the Library’s electronic resources from home com- (N) Friday, December 20, 7:00 p.m. Join us for a special Get some pointers from chess ary. (EN) Friday, December 13, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. by appt. New York Times Historical includes puters, speak with a Reference Librarian. Children ages 3 and up with parent/caregiver (N) Friday, December 20, 10:00 a.m-12 noon musical storytime for young master David Leone and prac- All are wel- Novel Ideas HIICAP-trained counselors answer questions full-text pages from 1851-1999. Children may wear their PJs and Register December 5 at Northport Library children and their parents. tice with our skilled teen volun- come. (N) Friday, December 13, 1:00 p.m. about Medicare, supplementary insurance, and HMOs de- bring their teddy bears to this evening story- In this follow-up to Computer Second Grade, Singer and storyteller Dara teers. Register at the Northport (N) Monday, December 16, 7:00 p.m. signed for Medicare recipients. Call 261-2313 to make time. All are welcome. This month we discuss Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald. instructors will cover the copy, cut, and paste an appointment. Linthwaite will lead you in Library beginning December 9. Roots of the Counterculture Please pick up your copy of the book at the Northport commands within and between documents. There new and traditional songs (N) Friday, December 6, 10:00 a.m. Library Circulation Desk. is a $5 materials fee, payable at registration. Movie Matinee: Monsters, Inc. and fingerplays of the season. Registration for Preschoolers’ Film: Beat E-Books Are Here! FOR TEENS (EN) Friday, December 27, 2:00 p.m. Registration is now underway Door To Learning programs The conservative psychology of the Cold War Excel Basics Copyright-free classic works are now One night, monsters Sully and Mike at the East Northport Library. will be held on Saturday, gave birth to a growing discontent among many Book & Sandwich (W)rap (N) Tuesday, December 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m. available in electronic format for download from the leave the door to Monstropolis open and January 11. A program sched- (N) Tuesday, December 3, 7:00 p.m. Teen Volunteer Opportunity: artists. This film chronicles the New York City art Register December 4 at Northport Library. Library’s website. Just go to the Library web page a little girl finds herself lost in the monster ule will be available (EN) Thursday, December 5, 1:00 p.m. scene, the emergence of rhythm and blues, the Designed for the Excel novice, this introductory at www.nenpl.org and select the “collections” icon. Chess Mentor Program world. Tickets available in the Children’s in the Library beginning De- Join us as we take a look at stories from At the formation of the “Beats,” and the emergence of a demonstration covers the basics of screen navi- Browse the works of Jane Austen, Mark Twain, and Teen Drawing Contest (N) Monday, December 30, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Room beginning December 14. cember 23. youth culture. Jim Bridger by Ron Carlson. Pick up a copy of the gation, creating and saving spreadsheets, cells, and others. More than 700 titles are just a click away! Do you like to play chess? Would you stories at the Circulation Desk. for the Teen Center Banner formulas. Have one of your own drawings become part of like to help teach children to play chess? Civil Rights: A Rising Wind a 2 x 12 foot banner to be displayed in the Teen If so, join chess expert David Leone as you Evaluating Internet Information Effective Discipline (N) Friday, January 10, 10:00 a.m. Computer Kindergarten for Adults FOR FAMILIES Centers at both library buildings! Entries must be play chess with children and learn some new (N) Thursday, December 5, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (EN) Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21 & 28, Film: The Rage Within (N) Monday, January 6, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon submitted on 81/2 x 11 inch paper and must be hand- strategies for your own game as well. Teens When using Internet information, the ad- 7:30-8:30 p.m. The fight for civil rights in the U.S. is as old as Book-A-Trip Register December 21 at Northport Library. drawn in color. The drawing should reflect a favorite will earn volunteer credit for their partici- age should be “Do not trust everything you Elementary counselors Nancy the nation, but racism came under closer scrutiny to hobby or interest. Ten winners will be chosen and pation. Registration begins December 6 at the North- read.” Northport Middle School Librar- Armbruster and Margaret Stoduto will (EN) Thursday, January 9, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon Sunday Family Special: during the two decades following World War II. their drawings will be digitally scanned and enlarged, port Library Circulation Desk. ian Ann Marie Jenkins and Laurie Farr, present a variety of effective disciplinary The Philadelphia Register December 20 at East Northport Library. Hampstead Players present by our Computer Department staff, to create a large Librarian for Teens at the Northport-East methods for the preschool and ele- Flower Show This workshop for first-time computer users cov- “A Christmas Carol” banner. Winners will be announced at the end of Janu- Northport Public Library, will show you evaluation mentary-age child. The goal is to increase the behav- Thursday, March 6, 2003 ers the basics of using the mouse and the Windows (N) Sunday, December 15, 2:00 p.m. ary. The banner will be displayed in the Teen Centers Listen to a Good Book techniques so that you can assist your children. iors you like and decrease the behaviors you dislike. desktop, opening programs, and saving a file. There Defensive Driving Departure: 7:00 a.m. from the Laurel Ave. School For adults and children grades K and up from early February through late June.