Locust Valley Library Newsletter January and February 2017 Proud member of the Nassau Library System Friends Art Lecture Series Tuesday, January 17 at 1:30 PM “Roma Aeterna: Masterpieces from the Vatican Pinacoteca” Presented by Ines Powell, who has lectured for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow will present an exhibition of masterpieces from the permanent collections of the Vatican Pinacoteca, works that rarely leave the Vatican. The exhibition will feature paintings from the 12th through the 18th centuries, including works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Giovanni Bellini, Guercino, Pietro Perugino, Guido Reni, and Nicolas Poussin. Registration requested. The Friends of the Locust Valley Library sponsor this event. Just Sixties: The Stories...The Songs! Sunday, January 29 at 2 PM Join us for this narrated retrospective on the music, fads, culture and Americana of the 60s with plenty of related songs. This lively event is guaranteed to make you smile. Co-sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Community and Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division, as part of its Distinguished Artists Concert Series. Romance, Classics and Tango Sunday, February 19 at 2 PM Join us for "Romance, Classics and Tango" presented by the renowned Polezhayev Family Ensemble. The program includes masterpieces of Mozart, Brahms, Chopin, Liszt, Saint-Saens, Massenet and Gershwin, Kern and Chaplin. All are welcome! Co-sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Community and Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division, as part of its Distinguished Artists Concert Series. Adult Programs JANUARY EVENTS January Events (continued) Coloring, Classical Music and iCloud on Your iPhone and iPad Tuesday, January 31 at 6:30 PM Candlelight for Adults Learn how to save, share, sync and access your files Tuesday, January 3 and February 7 at 7 PM and pictures on your iPad, iPhone and Join us for a fun and unique way to unwind and computer. Bring your device or just come and express creativity. Coloring books for adults have listen. Registration requested for this program. intricate designs and patterns. They are the latest artistic craze to help adults relax. We provide the candlelight, classical music and all the materials for FEBRUARY EVENTS this free program. Registration is requested and Where Have All the Pollinators Gone? seating is limited. Thursday, February 2 at 7 PM Moira Alexander, a local beekeeper, will present a Help Protect Long Island’s Water program clarifying some of the reasons for declining Tuesday, January 17 at 7 PM bee populations and how local property owners can Learn about Long Island’s drinking water, where it impact their return. She will also explain President comes from and how we impact its quality. Obama's new Pollinator Protection Act and how Discover the ancient aquifers that provide seafood, local, state and federal agencies are responding to jobs and recreational opportunities for millions of this crisis in our country. Material will be provided people. Event is funded by Grassroots Environmental so you can evaluate your plants and landscaping Education, a science-driven nonprofit organization designs for nutritional value and shelter for local working to conserve and protect our water and pollinators. quality of life. Registration requested for this free program. American Healthcare Documentary Love Stories...for better or for worse Thursday, January 19 at 6:45 PM Thursday, February 16 at 7 PM Dr. Robert Romanelli, DC will give a presentation Storyteller Elizabeth Rowe explores the many facets and show the documentary, Escape Fire: The Fight of this universal emotion: romance, jealousy, ideal to Rescue American Healthcare. There is so much love, first love, unrequited love, magical, platonic, confusion about healthcare, this program will help and impossible love, as portrayed in folk tales, to shed some light on the problems. Registration literature, myth, poetry and song. requested. Please join us for this free program. Registration is requested. All welcome! Wire-Wrapped Sea Glass Pendants Estate Planning Tuesday, February 28 at 6:30 PM Tuesday, January 24 at 7 PM Do you love to collect sea glass? What could be “Estate Planning: More than Simply Leaving better than learning to make a pendant with them. Behind an Inheritance” will be presented by In this workshop you will learn different wire- Attorney John A. Tierney. A survey found that 57% wrapping methods using round and flat nose pliers of Americans do not have a will, leaving them to create your own masterpieces. By wire-wrapping without any say in how their assets will be distributed the glass, you can personalize the pendant, yet still or, if they have children, who will care for them. see the beauty the glass has to offer. All the Topics covered: wills, trusts, and other estate materials will be supplied including string for planning documents. The class will also evaluate wearing the pendant. Registration and $10.00 ways to properly title assets and consider situations in material fee are required. Material fee is payable at which a deceased is liable for estate taxes. the circulation desk. Seating is limited. Book Groups and More! Great Books Casual Books THURSDAYS at 1:30 PM WEDNESDAYS at 10 AM January 19: Call It Sleep January 11: Circling the Sun By Henry Roth by Paula McLain February 2: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy February 8: Sula by Douglas Adams by Toni Morrison Everyone is welcome to join the Come discuss interesting books in a relaxed Great Books discussion! atmosphere. See Janet Robertson for further See Jennifer Santo at the Reference Desk. information and/or a copy of the book. Do You Love the Library? Say “YES” with a Brick! ESL Classes A brick is a visible symbol Beginners - Mondays at 7 PM Classes run from January 9 to April 24. of support, giving anyone a chance to place a lasting piece of themselves Intermediate - Thursdays at 7 PM into the Locust Valley community. Your brick Classes run from January 12 to April 20. will be custom-engraved with a name and a memory and placed outside the Children’s Paola Diaz, our ESL tutor, teaches English as a Entrance to the Library. It will be a true Second Language. Series will run for thirteen celebration of everyone who gives to Locust sessions. Registration required for these free lessons. Valley Library Campaign 2020! As well as All welcome! providing a legacy, your contribution will help our library and our community! Please contact the circulation desk at (516) 671-1837 or Locust Valley Library email: [email protected] MUSEUM PASSES with any questions and pricing. *co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library* Free passes available to the following museums: Online Resources: American Airpower Museum Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum For more great on-the-go material, try - The Cradle of Aviation Museum - Zinio, our downloadable magazine program. Firefighters Museum The Frick Collection for e-books and audio books, which - Overdrive, Garvies Point Museum and Preserve includes travel guides. Guggenheim Museum - Pronunciator, brush up on thousands of words and The Heckscher Museum of Art phrases for over 80 languages. There’s a mobile app so Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum you can learn on the go! Long Island Children’s Museum - Freegal Music, downloading or streaming music with MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) over 3 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog. Museum of the City of New York Nassau County Museum of Art - Morningstar Investment Research Center, The New York Botanical Gardens features financial information, portfolio Old Westbury Gardens analysis, investment options and financial news. The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum The passes are available at the Circulation Desk for Locust Valley Library cardholders. Ongoing Programs Exercise Classes AARP Driving Course GENTLE YOGA Friday, January 13 from 10 SESSIONS, FEE: $35 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM MONDAYS at 9:30 AM with Morgan Rose Locust Valley residents have open registration. Class began December 5. Non-resident registration beings January 2, 2017. MONDAYS at 5:30 PM with Morgan Rose Non-refundable $20 fee for AARP members, Class began December 5. $25 fee for non-members. THURSDAYS at 5:30 PM with Morgan Rose Check or money order payable to AARP is required Class began December 29. at time of registration. Registration and fee required. Tech Assistance For Adults TÁI CHI for Fitness WEDNESDAYS at 5:30 PM Tuesdays or Thursdays from 6 - 7 PM or 10 SESSIONS, FEE: $50 Saturdays from 3 - 4 PM Class began on November 2. Do you need help with your new device New session begins January 18. or learn the basics of computer use? Tai Chi with certified instructor Nancy Chin. Get ready to get the most from your Registration and fee required. gadgets. Sign up to have one of our Teen Tech Tutors assist you in the library. DANCERCISE with Carol Rodriguez Please be sure to bring your device with you! SATURDAYS at 9:30 AM Call Ms. Leslie for more info or an appointment. Class began December 3. 10 SESSIONS, FEE: $50 Main Floor Media Room Registration and fee required. Display Case Meditation with Morgan Rose Once again, the lovely ladies of the Locust Valley Garden Club will adorn our Every second Thursday of the month display case in the Media Room. January 12 and February 9 at 9:30 AM Registration and $5 fee for each class required. For January, the theme is “Year of the Rooster” For February, “Mardi Gras” Game Time Be sure to check out the display in our Media Room! MONDAYS at 1 PM As always, we thank the Locust Valley Garden Club Bring your friends to meet and enjoy a variety of for their time decorating our library.