Celebrating library power Issue No. 282, November 2012 November schedule The library will be open from 11 a.m. Children’s literature shines at PWPL to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21 and closed on Thursday, November In celebration of our 120th & Giroux and Orchard Books), and Jane Breskin Zalben. 22. Happy Thanksgiving! Anniversary Year, we’re thrilled to Leonard Marcus (literary scholar, A reception and book signing include two programs in the field author), Renee McGrath (librarian, on Sunday, November 4 from 3 to 5 of children’s literature — a panel Director of Youth Services, Nassau p.m. follows the panel discussion. Paperback Swap discussion and a children’s illustra- Library System), Neal Porter (edito- The exhibition is sponsored by The Friends of the Library Paperback tor exhibit, featuring prestigious rial director of Neal Porter Books/ Astoria Federal Savings, The Port Book Swap returns on Saturday, No- authors, artists and experts involved Roaring Brook Press/Macmillan), Washington Branch. vember 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your in publishing and library service to Laura Vaccaro Seeger (artist and paperback adult, teen and children’s children. author), Caroline Ward (librarian books – good condition only! – to the Past, Present and Future: Insid- and former Newbery Chair) and library’s meeting room for a free, ers Look at Children’s Literature in moderator Jane Breskin Zalben (art- friendly book swap. Please: No more the 21st Century, a panel discussion ist, picture book and young adult than 20 books per person, and books on Sunday, November 4 at 1:30 p.m., fiction author, and former chair of are not accepted in advance, outside will be led by author and artist Jane the Society of Illustrators’ Original or in the lobby. Browsers welcome! Breskin Zalben. This all-star panel Art Exhibition). (Note that we make an exception for will present an overview of the indus- The Children’s Illustrator hardcover children’s books including try, examining important questions Exhibition will hang in the Main board books). about the evolution and future of Gallery from November 1 to 30, and children’s literature. will feature original art by renowned Panelists are Rita Auerbach (li- illustrators Brian Floca, Roxie The library on social brarian and former Caldecott Chair), Munro, Jerry Pinkney, Sergio Ru- media Sandra Jordan (author and former zzier, Amy Schwartz, Laura Vaccaro Like us on Facebook, follow us on editorial director of Farrar, Straus Seeger, Bernard and Paulis Waber From Jane Zalben’s Mousterpiece Twitter. We’re on Pinterest too!! Random Acts Join us on November 18 for the signature event of our 120th Anniversary Year of Prizes Visit often for your chance to win! Lo- cal businesses have donated gift cer- tificates and various prizes in celebra- EXPLORATORIUM tion of our anniversary year. Thanks story inside to: 3V Dental Associates, Alper’s Hardware, American Beauty Nail & Spa, Ayhan’s Fish-Kebab Restaurant, Ayhan’s Mediterranean Marketplace, Peter B. Kaplan speaks in annual Martin Vogel Distinguished Photographers series Ayhan’s Shish-Kebab Restaurant, Baked To Perfection, Bayles Garden Kaplan exhibits height photography November & December Center, Beacon Pharmacy, Carlos Pizza, Dolphin Book Shop, Edible Ar- Situated 746 feet above the wa- barricades and surged toward the no further. “We started hearing the rangements, Falconer Florist, Frank’s ters of San Francisco Bay on May 24, middle of the span from both direc- suspender cables start to make ping- Pizza, Gail’s Stride Rite, Gino’s Pizze- 1987, photographer Peter B. Kaplan tions. They found that they could go continued on page seven ria & Restaurant, Gum How Kitchen, was fulfilling his lifelong dream of Haven Diner, Hunold Pharmacy, Im- capturing majestic images from atop pulse Boutique, Jay’s Hallmark Party one of the towers of the Golden Gate Store, Let There Be Bagels, Lou Babs Bridge. At the same time, however, & Moogs, Main Street Bakery & Cafe, he worried that he was about to get Minuteman Press, Munsey Cleaners, a bird’s-eye view of one of the world’s Painting With Flowers, Petland Dis- greatest catastrophes. The event was counts, Port Main Fish Market, Port the 50th anniversary celebration of Washington Chiropractic, Nutrition the 1.7-mile-long icon. Kaplan, who & Weight Loss Ctr., Port Washington had practically invented an entire Diner, Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices, genre of photography shooting im- Senniyo Day Spa, Starbucks, The ages from tall structures, which he Diamond Boutique, Unleashed, Val- termed “height photography,” had ley Meat Center, Verizon and Yummy recently been named the official pho- Oriental Restaurant tographer of the Golden Gate Bridge. Instead of the expected few tens of thousands of bridge-walkers, in excess of 800,000 people showed up, Kaplan says. At dawn, the eager crowds quickly overwhelmed the Caring for the Caregiver Caring for a parent, spouse or casional respite from caregiving or turing relaxed settings to discuss friend at home can be overwhelm- to take care of other obligations. Is common issues, share ideas, and ing. Most caregivers want to feel there any wonder that many caregiv- gain a better understanding of each they are doing everything possible ers express a need for information other’s perspectives of care giving. to provide the best care. In addition, about various aspects of their role, as This program, co-sponsored many caregivers have more com- well as for support from their peers by the Health Advisory Council, is mitments, including a job and other and linkage to other caregivers? non-sectarian, non-denominational, family. Caring for the Caregiver, to and free to those who register at While there are benefits in be- be presented by Reverend Greg [email protected] or ing a caregiver, these individuals of- Johnson and Craig Jennings on call 516-921-0755. ten find themselves facing physical, Wednesday, November 28 at 6:30 Space is limited so please emotional and financial difficulties p.m., is designed to address those register early. due to taking on the caregiver role. needs and bring family caregivers Most find themselves in need of oc- a multi-tiered support system fea- Games2Careers November 13 at 7 p.m. PWPL@120 on Registration begins on Thursday, November 1, in person or by calling 516-883-4400, Ext. 136 exhibit Our Games2Careers workshop technique to uncover potential ca- Chase Career Services, Tuesday’s Don’t miss PWPL@120, an is based on Karen McKenna’s book, reer paths, and then team up with Children and Winthrop-University exhibition in the Reading Room, which provides a fun and effective others who share similar interests. Hospital. outside of the Reference Room way to discover potential career Together, we’ll embark on a journey Karen writes a monthly col- and in the Community Gallery. paths, simply by remembering the that will forever change the way we umn for Long Island Business See a model of the library, listen games we loved to play as children. look at “work.” Workshop attendees News that focuses on key topics to oral histories, guess what ar- When we’re young, we choose to will receive a free copy of the book for today’s job seekers and career tifacts are in the cases, and enjoy spend our days doing activities we Games2Careers, by Karen McKenna changers. She designs and delivers the video and slide presentations enjoy. By recalling those childhood and Susan Gubing programs for libraries across Long about the library’s illustrious his- favorites, we can determine our Karen McKenna is a career Island and teaches continuing edu- tory and the stories of those who most natural interests, and discover coach, trainer, writer and founder cation classes at Hofstra University came before. occupations we might actually love! of CareerVisionary LLC. She has and Molloy College. Please sign our guest book, During this interactive pro- worked for Drake Beam Morin Sponsored by the Jobs & Ca- and let us know what you en- gram, participants will use this (DBM), Estée Lauder, JPMorgan reers Information Center joyed most about the exhibit. Library Exploratorium Sunday, November 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. Sponsored by Karma411 / Co-sponsored by DC Connect, MakerBot, Xerox & Main Street Bakery Celebrate library power, explore the future and have fun at this library-wide, interactive, technology-inspired “faire” for all ages. Library staff and related experts will demonstrate how the future is here, and show you how to do familiar and favorite things in surprising new ways. Friends of the Library volunteers will be on hand to guide you through the maze of choices. Highlights of the day include: Watch the MakerBot Replicator 3-D Printer in action: Liz Arum of Makerbot and Jon Santiago of HTINK (pronounced “tink,” the “h” is silent) will show how this relatively small and inexpensive device can produce physical objects from strands of melted plastic filament, aka “Makerbotting,” and literally print three dimen- sional objects at the push of a button. Create your own web page: John Murcott and the Karma411 team will take you on a voyage inside the guts of a website, show you how websites are built and help you set up your own web page. Come fly away on a Green Screen: Adventure awaits as you step into a Green Screen experience, courtesy of the Long Island Motion Picture Center. Get a “taste” of the future: Chef Michael Mignano of Main Street Bakery and contestant on the Food Net- work’s “Sweet Genius” will demonstrate the magic of molecular gastronomy and provide yummy tastings. Let the games begin: Play a variety of games including Wii, Xbox Kinect, a mobile scavenger hunt and our new online game featuring trivia and other fun activities.