FranklinFranklin Square Square Public Public Library Library FallFall 2012 2012 NewsletterNewsletter 19 Lincoln Road • Franklin Square, N.Y. 11010 • 488-3444 • www.franklinsquarepl.org From the Director’s Desk… This summer the Library held two summer reading clubs, one for the adults with the theme “Between the Covers” and one for children’s and tweens with the theme being “Dream Big, Read!”. The adult program ran from June 26th through August 18th and the adults received a tote bag for registering. As of August 10th, 2012 there were 102 adults who participated and 608 books read. Participants also submitted reviews of the books that they read. Adults then re- ceived a small gift after reading four books and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Kindle which was generously donated by the Friends of the Franklin Square Public Library. A party Participants in the Adult Summer Reading Program was also held on August 21st to celebrate all the adult readers who participated in the club. On the children’s end, 67 preschoolers registered for their summer reading club and read over ¿Habla español? 964 books, while 388 K-8th graders and tweens Quisiéramos saber más sobre los servicios que interesarían y participated in their summer reading club and ayudarían a los hispanohablantes que viven en Franklin Square. read 3,132 books. Quizás quieran tener oportunidades de conversar en español, quizás Congratulations to all! quieran mejorar su inglés, quizás busquen programas para sus hijos. No importa cuales sean sus intereses – quisiéramos Did you know that September is “Library Card enterarnos de todo. Sign Up Month?” If you don’t have a library Si el español no es su lengua materna, pero tienen interés en card or need to renew one, just bring two forms discusiones, libros, o películas en español, acogeremos sus of identification (one must be a photo ID) to the sugerencias también. Library to the Circulation desk and you will re- Venga a la biblioteca el martes, 16 de octubre , a las 7:00 por la ceive a library card. tarde para conocer a otras hispanohablantes y para compartir sus With a Franklin Square Library card, one can ideas con nosotros. take out the newest bestseller, try a Kindle or Hasta entonces, Nook, do research on any one of our many data- Somos atentamente, bases, take out a DVD or CD or attend one of sus vecinos en la biblioteca our many programs. Your library card is your ticket to a wealth of information and leisure! Sincerly, The library is now on Lisa Paulo Facebook and Twitter! Director Become a fan and follow us today! Franklin Square Public Library Fall 2012 Adult Programs Strategies for Conflict Intervention Medicare Seminar and Bullying Prevention Thursday, October 25 – 7 PM Thursday, Sept. 20 – 7-8:30 PM Barry and Ella Gordon, Medicare specialists, are here to help Bullying is prevalent in schools today. Eileen Lichtenstein, MS. you understand the many different aspects of Medicare, from Ed, certified Anger Management Specialist, will discuss pre- choosing the right plan to enrolling. vention and intervention, followed by a question and answer period. Find out what you can do to help your kids. Beginning Yoga for Adults Tuesday, October 30, November 6, 20, 27, 8 Artists and the Models December 4 – 2 PM They Made Famous Shelley Schubach leads a beginning yoga program. You’ll learn Friday, October 12 – 2 PM the moves and have a relaxing time. Bring a mat or towel, Emilia Baer will introduce 8 artists (Degas, Frida Kahlo, Cas- water and wear comfortable clothes. Registration begins Mon- satt, Renoir, Monet, Manet, Dali and Picasso) and the special day, October 15. models they chose to immortalize in their work. What special quality inspired their choices? How did they embody the Stretch and Flex with Marianna artist’s vision? Friday, October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 – 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Great Operatic Voices of Easy, low-impact exercises improve posture, balance, breath- the Mid-20th Century ing, range of motion, and body flexibility. Dynamic and static Monday, October 15 – 2 PM stretching increases energy flow and suppleness of spine, Franco Corelli, Maria Callas, Lily Pons, Jussi Bjorling and other strengthens muscles, relieves stress and enhances overall stars of the Metropolitan Opera and La Scala from 1925-1975 health and well-being. Wear comfortable clothes. Registration appear again through the audio and video clips presented by begins Monday, October 15. Richard Knox. Look, listen and relive their greatness. Estate and Gift Tax Planning in 2012 Elder Law: What Seniors Need Thursday, November 1 – 7 PM to Know to Protect Their Assets Christopher M. Petillo, CPA, JD, CELA presents an informative seminar on tax planning opportunities that exist in 2012 before Wednesday, October 17 – 2 PM the estate and gift tax thresholds return to pre-2001 levels. Christopher M. Petillo, CPA, JD, CELA will present a seminar on elder law covering the importance of advance directives, ad- Adult Craft Program vance planning, financial planning to protect the equity in your home, Medicaid eligibility rules, and the use of irrevocable trusts. Thursday, November 15 – 7 PM Angela DePalma is back with a fun craft for you to make! Universal History of Horror: Registration begins Monday, November 5. Part 1: 1931-1939 Great Operatic Voices of the Modern Era Saturday, October 20 – 2 PM Monday, November 19 – 2 PM This 45 minute collection of 6 short Castle Film Digests: Drac- Richard Knox presents audio and video clips of outstanding ula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), The Invisible Man (1932), singers from the Metropolitan Opera and La Scala from 1975 The Mummy (1932), The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and to the present. Placido Domingo, Andrea Bocelli, Beverly Sills, the Son of Frankenstein (1939), tells the true history of clas- Ying Huang, Renee Fleming, Richard Troxell, Luciano sic horror in the cinema, exemplifies the growth of cinema in Pavaroti, Marilyn Horne and others are featured. general and explains the social significance of horror films. Employment Workshop for Seniors 55+ Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands Wednesday, November 28 – 10 AM Tuesday, October 23 – 2-3 PM Sari Flesch from the Nassau County Department of Human Debbie Ratner from the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Services-Office for the Aging presents an employment work- Care and Rehabilitation shows you ways to ease the burdens shop for seniors ages 55 and older, explaining job search tech- of being a caregiver for an older adult. This is an innovative niques, developing a resume, and interviewing with an community program designed to help overburdened caregivers employer. We need at least 10 people to hold this program. by connecting them with a circle of trained volunteers who Registration begins Monday, November 20. provide an array of respite services. Franklin Square Public Library Fall 2012 How To Coupon Like A Pro Thursday, December 6 – 7-8:30 PM FREE Museum Passes Coupon Queen, Susan Samtur teaches you how to save at least Family outings can be a lot of fun, but also very expen- 50% every time you grocery shop by preparing a shopping list sive. The library can help! Free passes are available to in advance. She’ll show you how to shop smart, stay alert and Franklin Square Public Library cardholders to the fol- be aware of special saving opportunities, and to utilize coupons lowing museums: Cradle of Aviation, Long Island and sales for the maximum savings. She includes refunds, sea- Children’s Museum, Nassau County Museum of Art, sonal savings, store rewards, the latest in internet deals like elec- New York Botanical Gardens, Intrepid Sea, Air tronic and printable coupons, finding coupons in unusual & Space Museum, and Old Westbury Gardens places, loyalty and frequent flyer programs, much more. Reserve your passes today at the library or visit our website (www.franklinsquarepl.org) and reserve them from the comfort of your home. COMPUTER PROGRAMS ONLINE DATABASES This summer our collection of nearly 100 online data- Computer Kindergarten bases grew to include the following exciting additions: • Newsday Historical: This database provides digital to Computer 4th Grade as well as transcribed copies of news articles and page Monday, September 24, from the popular Long Island newspaper. Coverage: October 1, 22, 29 and November 5 1940-1984. 10:30 AM-12:30 PM • Signing Savvy: An ideal resource to use while learning American Sign Language, this database lets Learn the basics of using your computer. These are slow the user view several thousand high resolution videos paced, user-friendly computer classes for beginners. There of finger-spelled words and other common signs used is a fee of $25 (check or cash), which must be paid at reg- within the US. In addition, the user can create virtual istration. There are no refunds. Registration begins Mon- flash cards and quizzes, print signs, and build sign day, September 10 for District 17 patrons. If space remains, phrases to use as study aids. open registration begins on Monday, September 17. Check out these new additions as well as all the other All About the iPad Franklin Square Library databases by going to www.franklinsquarepl.org and clicking on the word Saturday, October 27 “Databases.” 10:30 AM-12:30 PM This is a lecture-based program on Apple’s hottest new gadget. You will get an intro to the hardware, learn how to access the Internet and your email, understand the settings, NOOK/KINDLE use the apps and learn how to get new ones, discover many tips and tricks and much more. Bring your iPad. Borrow a Nook or Kindle (preloaded with over 40 titles in- cluding the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, Kill Shot, Gone Girl, Social Networking Online Lidia’s Italy (cookbook), Unorthodox, and a number of classics including Dracula, Jane Eyre, and A Tale of Two Cities) for two Saturday, November 10 weeks and become acquainted with this new reading format.