Locust Valley Library Newsletter May - June 2019 Proud member of the Nassau Library System Friends Art Lecture Series Toulouse-Lautrec and the Stars of Paris Tuesday, May 21 at 7 PM Presented by Ines Powell, who has lectured for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Exhibition at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts April 7 - August 4, 2019 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901) captured the spectacle of modern Paris in evoca- tive posters, prints and paintings. This exhibition explores his depictions of the stars and entertainments of Montmartre, a neighborhood of heady bohemian pleasure. Thematic sections highlight Tou- louse-Lautrec’s formal innovations and the changing artistic and social landscapes of Paris, showcasing scenes of the city by day and night; cafés, cabarets and theaters; and celebrities of the age. The display also incorpo- rates works by Toulouse-Lautrec’s contemporaries Edgar Degas, Honoré Daumier, Pierre Bonnard, Edouard Vuillard and others, presenting him in the context of his heroes, peers and followers. The Friends of the Library sponsor this event. Adult Summer Reading Kick-Off Exploring the Universe Tuesday, June 18 at 7 PM We will kick off Adult Summer Reading with an astronomy program presented by the Van- derbilt Planetarium. Exploring the Universe is an outreach program focused on practicing as- tronomy. Registration requested. Adult Summer Reading Program: Registration begins May 28. Read a book, review it and you are eligible to win one of our prizes! Raffles will be held on Fridays. Program runs from June 24 - August 2. Children’s Summer Reading Kick-Off Dinoman in Space! (Ages 3 - Grade 5) Monday, June 24 at 6:30 PM Join us for this mystical journey through the solar system with DINOMAN! Through the solar system and beyond is exactly where Dinoman takes his audience in this fast-paced explora- tion of the heavens. The planets are visited and investigated - - even Pluto! Dinoman Space uses dinosaurs, me- teors, comets, and liquid nitrogen to give the audience a unique view of the heavens. Register online. Teen Summer Volunteers Meeting - Meet and Greet Wednesday, June 12 at 7 PM There will be a mandatory meeting for all teen volunteers. We will discuss the responsibilities of a summer volunteer as well as other available volunteer opportunities. Enjoy pizza and a meet and greet with other teens after the meeting. Get your questions answered and your summer schedules settled at the same time. Register to attend this meeting when signing up to volunteer. Synchronicity: Signs from the Universe with the Magic of Amore (Grades 6-12) Thursday, June 27 at 7 PM Luck, chance, fate, destiny, and synchronicity...the signs are everywhere! Experience first-hand the unknown forces that connect us. Amore's performance will give clear evidence that we are all connected by the synchro- nicity of the universe. Adult Events MAY JUNE Coloring for Adults Tuesday, May 7 and June 4 from 3 - 5 PM Smarter Social Security Tuesday, June 4 at 7 PM The benefits of coloring are similar to meditation. Experts suggest that coloring may reduce stress Daniel G. Mazzola, a certified CFA and CPA, and improve creativity and attention span. Join us will be here to provide important information on on the first Tuesday of every month starting Social Security to potential retirees and their ben- May 6 through October 1. Refreshments will be eficiaries . Attendees will learn how to optimize served. No registration necessary. payouts using simple strategies. All are welcome to attend this free presenta- tion. Registration requested. Truths and Myths about Vaccinations Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 PM Planning Without Fear: Join us for a presentation about the vaccination de- Elder Care and What You Must Know bate given by Northwell Health of Glen Cove. Reg- Thursday, June 6 at 7 PM istration required. Instructor Beth Polner Abrahams, Attorney at Law will give a presentation on the basics of el- der law; including Medicaid, Medicare, legal Shred Your Personal Documents documents, living trusts, power of attorney and Saturday, May 11 from 10 AM - 12:00 PM more. Registration is required for this free pro- gram. The shredding company, A Shred Away, Inc., will have a truck parked in the lower parking field to shred your unwanted papers/documents. Each person is allowed to bring up to 3 boxes Frankenstein at 200 of material to shred. This free service is on a Thursday, June 20 at 7 PM first-come, first-served basis. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a novel of Gothic horror, turned 200 in 2018. Join us in a celebra- tion as we examine the cinematic adaptations of Shelley's problem child. While viewing movie US Propaganda in WWI clips and examining movie memorabilia, we will Thursday, May 16 at 1 PM discuss the importance of the novel and Join us for a look at WWI propaganda through a its various incarnations on the silver power point presentation given by retired American screen. From Boris Karloff to Christopher Lee to History teacher Don Parker. Please register either at Robert DeNiro, we will explore it all and bask in the main desk or online. the glory of Mary Shelley's timeless masterpiece. All welcome to this free event. Registration is requested. Buzz of the Beekeeper Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 PM Games2Careers Join us for an educational program offered by Saturday, June 22 at 1 PM an official beekeeper of eight years, Gerald Raffa. Children are automatically drawn to certain You wilk learn of the importance of bees, their dai- games and toys, based on their strongest interest. ly life living in a colony, and much more. There is Revisiting those childhood curiosities can help no charge for this program; registration is required. identify potential career options. This program helps people of all ages explore and identify ca- reers directly related to their interests. Registra- tion is required for this free program. Book Groups Great Books Casual Books THURSDAYS at 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYS at 10:00 AM May 2: The Unbearable Lightness of Being May 8: Arcadia by Milan Kundera by Lauren Groff May 30: The God of Small Things June 12: Frankenstein by Arundhati Roy 200th Year Anniversary by Mary Shelley Everyone is welcome to join the Great Books Come discuss interesting books in a relaxed Discussion! See Jennifer at the Reference Desk atmosphere. See Janet Robertson for further infor- for more information. mation and/or a copy of the book. New members are always welcome! Museum Passes Movies at the Library **Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library** Thursdays at 1 PM The passes are available at the Circulation Desk for Locust Valley Library cardholders. American Airpower Museum May 9: : Green Book Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum Rated PG-13. 2 hrs. 10 min. (2018) Empire Pass Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Firefighters Museum Linda Cardellini Garvies Point Museum and Preserve Guggenheim Museum May 23: The Girl in the Spider’s Web Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Rated R. 1 hr. 56 min. (2018) Long Island Children’s Museum Claire Foy, Lakeith Lee Stanfield and MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) Sylvia Hoeks Museum of the City of New York Nassau County Museum of Art June 13: Mary, Queen of Scots New York Transit Museum Rated R. 2 hrs. 4 min. (2019) The Cradle of Aviation Museum Margot Robbie, Saoirse Ronan and The Frick Collection Joe Alwyn The Heckscher Museum of Art The New York Botanical Gardens June 27: Fighting with My Family Rated PG-13. 1 hr. 50 min. (2019) Old Westbury Gardens Florence Pugh, Dwayne Johnson and Oyster Bay Railroad Museum Lena Headey The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Locust Valley Historical Society [email protected] This article was featured in the 1958 Engagement Book THE FEEKS-COCKS MILL Mill Neck and nearby Matinecock were well known in the past for their mills. These included a paper mill, a cider mill, a bolting mill, a linen mill, a fulling mill (for the processing of wool), a hat factory, several saw mills and the grist mill and the grist mill pictured above. According to an “agreement made in 1694 between Henry Towsend Jr. of Oyster Bay and John Feeks of Matinecock and Samuel Birdsall and William Birdsall, this mill was built as a saw mill at the head of Mill Neck Creek (east end of Beaver Dam). It was operated by John Feeks, and later changed to a grist mill. The Cocks family subsequently owned and operated the mill property for four generations. The building was torn down about 1901. Horses were terrified by the mill while in motion as it was very close to the road. According to one Cocks decendent, it was quite an experience in carriage days to drive by without accident! Dorothy Horton McGee Herbert W. Schierhorst James von Scholz George Shaddock President 1st Vice President Treasurer Ongoing Programs Exercise Classes LVL Film Club Screenings at 2 PM Registration and fee required for all classes. These screenings are of independent, foreign and award-winning films that inspire thought-provoking GENTLE YOGA with Morgan Rose conversation and an appreciation of the cinema arts. 10 SESSIONS, FEE: $40 Introduction and notes on the film will be provided MONDAYS at 9:30 AM by librarian, Peter Barell. Class begins May 20 Sunday, May 19: Moonrise Kingdom (2012) MONDAYS at 5:30 PM Directed by Wes Anderson, 94 minutes, Rated PG-13 Class begins May 13 Saturday, June 15: Whiplash (2014) THURSDAYS at 5:30 PM Directed by Damien Chazelle, 106 minutes, Rated R Class begins May 9 TÁI CHI for Fitness with Nancy Chin Experiencing Technical Difficulties? WEDNESDAYS at 5:30 PM Do you have a new device that's giving you 10 SESSIONS, FEE: $50 trouble: phone, laptop, iPad? Finding it a Class begins May 22 challenge to email, surf the Internet, or use social media? DANCERCISE with Carol Rodriguez SATURDAYS at 9:30 AM Whatever your frustration, Teen Tech Vol- 10 SESSIONS, FEE: $50 unteers will be on hand for one-on-one assis- Class begins May 25 tance to help you with your technical difficulties.