PUBLIC NORTH SHORE LIBRARY May / June 2018 EXHIBITIONS JUNE ______________________ Judith Lepore Schreiber MAY ________ This exhibition of mixed media works by Judith Schreiber showcases new works of her impressive Ray Germann: on-going series entitled “Heroines” and smaller “The American West” works of “The Extinction Series.” She has been The photos in this exhibit working on these two series for several years, but are the result of fifteen continues to find new subjects to render. Inspired trips to the American by French 19th century painters and the Mexican West. These include muralists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Judith landscapes and images taken in old mining towns, as paints every day and is compelled to do so. She has been described as a visual well as roadside images. The photos are in black and artist who tells stories. white and color. Everyone is invited to meet with Ms. Schreiber on Saturday, June 9, 2:30 – 4:00 The Friends of the Library will host a reception for Mr. PM. This reception is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Germann on Saturday, May 5, 2:30 – 4:00 PM. All are invited. In the Glass Display Case: “Small Works” by the North Shore Public Library staff. CONCERTS ALL ARE Composers Born In June: WELCOME! Featuring music from the Romantic Era Saturday, June 9, 2:00 – 3:30 PM Jazz Alliance Join the Allegro Singers, featuring tenor Arthur Lai, Friday, May 11, 7:00 – 8:30 PM for an afternoon of listening to the beautiful music of The Jazz Alliance, a six piece modern jazz ensemble, will perform the great composers of the Romantic Era who were the music of jazz icons: Horace Silver, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, born in the month of June! The works of Edvard Charlie Parker, and other greats. The musicians in this band have Grieg, Charles Gounod, Jaques Offenbach, and worked with Lionel Hampton, Bette Midler, The Temptations, others will Spinners, Sammy Davis, and others. be shared. George Gershwin: An American Original The New York Exceptions Friday, May 18, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Friday, June 29, George Gershwin, An American Original 7:00 – 8:30 PM tributes the self-taught music icon and his Join the fun with The New 130th birthday. Alexander Wu’s piano solo York Exceptions singing performance, along with commentary, brings songs of the 1950’s and a unique collection of Gershwin’s earlier piano 1960’s. You will hear music works and classic Broadway songs, from Tin from the Drifters, Wilson Pan Alley, to Rhapsody in Blue, and a medley Pickett, Dion, Chuck Berry, arrangement of his folk opera, Porgy & Bess. and more. Sonevole Flute Quartet: “Musical Pairings” Saturday, June 2, 2:00 – 3:30 PM Library Trustees: Hours of Service: “Musical Pairings” is an eclectic William Schiavo, President Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-9 PM mixture of the music of diverse cultures Terry Cipriani, Vice-President Saturday 9:30 AM-5 PM around the world paired with art and Virginia Ryan, Secretary Sunday 1-5 PM (Oct. 15-April 29, 2018) photographs to complement the Richard Gibney, Trustee Jennifer Juengst, Trustee Check the calendar or library website for music. Enjoy a taste of the music of change of hours or additional closings. Outside return box available. India, Ireland, Canada, Cuba, Australia, Library Director: Laura Hawrey and the United States. This Quartet Assistant Director: Janis Tousey Library Website: features all instruments of the flute http://northshorepubliclibrary.org family from the petite piccolo to the Treasurer: Nancy O’Shea eimpressive and captivating contrabass. e Telephone: 631-929-4488 NSPL cardholders may register in person, by phone, or online for May Adult Programs on May 1 unless otherwise noted. For programs with fees, in-person registration is required. ADULT PROGRAMS Non-residents may register beginning May 5, space permitting. Intermediate Bridge Art Forum ONGOING PROGRAMS Wednesdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30, Wednesdays, May 16 & June 20 at 7:00 PM No registration necessary; all are welcome! June 6, & 13, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Everyone is welcome to meet with local This class is designed to help aspiring artists as they present a topic, brainstorm Knittin’ Time players use the most effective way of ideas, share techniques, and discuss Saturdays, May 5 & June 2 communicating with their partners which happenings in the local Long Island art world. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM becomes a prerequisite for better play at Ray Germann will present his work displayed Creative Writing Group a higher level. Students in this class should in the library in May and Judith Lepore Saturdays, May 12 & June 9 have taken a beginners course in Bridge. Schreiber will share in our June meeting. If 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM you have any questions, please email Lorena at: [email protected] Canasta Club Savvy Sightseer - Thursdays (no club May 17, 24, & 31), Britain’s Modern Monarchy Exploring the Pacific Ocean and 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thursday, May 10, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Beyond in Pursuit of Plastic 2018 will be a big year for Britain’s Mah Jongg Club Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Royal Family: Will and Kate’s next Join science writer and artist Erica Cirino Fridays (no club May 25, June 1, & 8), prince or princess will make his/her 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and find out the truths about plastic grand entrance, Harry and Meghan will pollution and what it’s doing to the planet, join the UK and US in holy matrimony, wildlife, and people. and the Queen will unveil her new REGISTRATION REQUIRED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED galleries in the rafters of Westminster Intermediate Canasta Abbey. Join the celebrations with Thursdays, May 17, 24, & 31 MAY _______________________ this travelogue exploring The House 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Friends of the Library Meeting of Windsor. We’ll look at changing This class will sharpen your skills on the Wednesdays, May 2 & June 6 at 10:30 AM fashions, royal weddings, magnificent amazing game of Canasta. Learn strategy Anyone with a NSPL card is welcome to join crowns, and personal jewel collections, and different types of hands that you can the Friends and help with the artist receptions royal residences, famous comments, play. even royal baby naming! and used book sales. Used Book Sale Saturday, May 19, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tai Chi: 6 combinations/ All gardening and home repair books will Tick-Borne Disease – 8 methods (Li Ho Ba Fa) What You Need to Know be half off! Hard covers will be 25 cents Fridays, May 11, 18, 25, June 1, & 8 and soft covers will be 10 cents. Monday, May 7, 7:00 – 8:30 PM 10:00 – 11:00 AM Chances are that you, or someone you Non-refundable fee of $20. Join certified know, has been diagnosed with Lyme or instructor Frank Galante for this 5 week another tick-borne disease. A physician class. Wear loose fitting clothing and (member of the Medical Advisory Panel sneakers or flat shoes. of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Pilates Mat Thai Cooking Center) will speak about the types of Fridays, May 11, 18, 25, June 1, & 8 Tuesday, May 22, 7:00 – 8:30 PM diseases that are carried by the different 6:30 – 7:30 PM Non-refundable fee of $3. Penn species of ticks found on Eastern Long Non-refundable fee: $20. Join instructor Hongthong will demonstrate how to make Island, the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and Tricia Chiappetta for this fitness series that Massaman curry with beef and Panang treatment options that are available. Tips will improve your overall alignment and have curry with chicken and coconut jasmine on preventing tick bites will also be shared. you feeling great! rice. There will be a tasting after. Each attendee will receive a free tick kit. There will be ample time for Q & A. You New York State Defensive Driving Intermediate Mah Jongg must register to reserve your seat. Monday, May 14 & Tuesday, May 15, Fridays, May 25, June 1, & 8 5:30 – 8:30 PM (TWO DAY COURSE) 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Intro to Email OR Saturday, May 19, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Continue to play American Mah Jongg Tuesday, May 8, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM A $30 check or money order made payable and focus on strategies to select winning In this hands-on, lecture and demo class you to The Clausen Agency will be collected hands and play more defensively. This class will learn how to send, receive, forward, and at in-person registration. No cash will be is designed for novice players who are reply to e-mails. After you have mastered accepted. Bring a bag lunch/snack. comfortable reading the card. the basics, you will learn how to attach files and download. Prerequisites: Computer Technology Clinic Kindergarten and Computer 1st Grade. Tuesday, May 15 & June 19 6:00 OR 7:00 PM Fair Isle: Stranded Knitted Cowl Teen volunteers will provide Intro to Google Apps Tuesdays, May 8, 15, & 22, 6:30 – 7:30 PM instructions on the use of iPads, smart Wednesday, May 30, 6:30 – 8:30 PM Starting with a corrugated ribbing, you will phones, and laptops. Please call to Learn all about Google Calendar, Gmail, learn how to work with two colors creating a reserve your 1-hour session and let and office suite web applications. design and working from a chart. Knitting skills us know what assistance you require. Topics: creating an account, calendar required: How to cast on and knit and purl.