Newsletter of the Hewlett- Woodmere Public Library APRIL I MAY I JUNE 2020 VOLUME 55, NUMBER 4 OverlÌF eaf WHAT’S INSIDE Annual Friends of the Library OVER LEAF JR. REMOVABLE INSERT Author Luncheon Adult Summer Reading Page 3 in memory of Lenore Kramer Afternoon@the Library Page 2 Events & Performances Pages 2-3 I Thursday, June 4, 11 am Films Page 6 Lawrence Yacht and Country Club Great Books Page 5 Film Discussion Page 5 101 Causeway, Lawrence, NY H-WPL Readers Page 7 John Leland Lectures & Courses Pages 4-5 FEATURING AUTHORS Young Adult Insert Page J4 John Leland and Maria Russo BUDGET VOTE The luncheon will feature two authors. Both will speak and Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library sign their most recent books. Proposed 2020/2021 Happiness Is a Choice You Make: Annual Budget Vote Lessons from a Year Among the Oldest Old and Trustee Election by John Leland Tuesday, May 19, 2020 An extraordinary look at what it means to grow old and a 7:00 am to 10:00 pm heartening guide to well-being, Happiness Is a Choice You Make Woodmere Education Center weaves together the stories and wisdom of six New Yorkers who number among One Johnson Place, the "oldest old"—those eighty-five and up. Woodmere, New York 11598 John Leland is a reporter at The New York Times, where he wrote a yearlong For information concerning the series that became the basis for Happiness Is a Choice You Make , and the author of library budget, call William Ferro, two previous books, Hip: The History and Why Library Director at 516-374-1967. Kerouac Matters: The Lessons of “On the Road” For questions regarding petitions, (They’re Not What You Think) . Before joining registration, absentee ballots, and the Times , he was a senior editor at Newsweek , voting, please call Barbara Randazzo, editor in chief of Details , a reporter at Newsday, District Clerk at 516-792-4800. Regis - and a writer and editor at Spin magazine. tration is required if a resident has not voted in a Hewlett-Woodmere School How to Raise a Reader District or Library referendum within Maria Russo by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo the last 4 years, or in a General You may be a grandmother or great grand - Election within the last 4 years. To mother at this time but the raising of these be eligible to register you must be children is still a big part of your life. If you are 18 years of age or older by May 19, a reader, you want your grandchildren to be readers. In this 2020 and must have been a legal book you will find wonderful books for children and young resident of the district for at least 30 adults you did not know existed that you will want to add to days prior to the referendum. U.S. citi - their library… after you’ve read them! zenship is also required. Maria Russo, a longtime cultural journalist, is the Children’s Books Editor at the New York Times, where she BOARD OF TRUSTEES Shari H. Braverman, President handles thousands of children’s books each year—from Leslie Eisenberg, Vice President picture books to Young Adult novels. Before entering journalism, she earned a Ph.D. Ayanna Layne, Treasurer in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University, where she taught Jonathan Simon Frank Zarat for three years in the School of General Studies. Before that, she graduated with an Marilyn S. Cranin, P resident Emerita English degree from Georgetown University. Presidents Emeritus No tickets will be issued. The price for the luncheon is all inclusive at $65 per person . Jack J. Kahgan Benjamin A. Elibott Reservation forms will be at the Information Desk and at all Friends’ programs William Ferro, Director beginning Wednesday, April 15. Reservations should be mailed to the Friends of the Library, using the address on the form by Friday, May 29, 2020. For further infor - Nadine Connors, Editor and Programs mation, please call Mrs. Irene Levy at 516-637-5561. 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557 Tel: (516) 374-1967 Programs: (516) 374-166 7 www.hwpl.org SPECIAL PROGRAMS & CONCERTS Robert Gino FEELIN’ GROOVY Film: Echo in the Canyon I Thursday, May 14, 7 pm Documentary Directed by Andrew Slater, Written by Andrew Slater, Eric Barrett, PG-13, 82 minutes We will watch a film about the amazing music scene in the 1960s in California’s Laurel Canyon AFTERNOON@THE LIBRARY The Woman Who Loves Giraffes ÌF FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Writer/Director: Alison Reid; Zeitgeist Films; 2018 D ocumentary; 83 minutes, SPECIAL CONCERT I Tuesday, April 7, 1 pm An Afternoon with Robert Gino Dr. Anne Innis Dagg re-traces the Nothin’ But Blue Skies steps of her groundbreaking 1956 jour - ney to South Africa to study giraffes in I Sunday, April 5, 2:30 pm the wild—and discovers a startling con - Robert Gino, vocalist, musical direc - trast between the world of giraffes she tor, Jim Followell, Tom Hubbard, bass Featuring Jakob Dylan, son of Bob once knew and the one it has become. Back by popular demand, singer Dylan, the film explores the beginnings Robert Gino brings a whole new set of of the Laurel Canyon music scene. songs featuring Broadway show tuned, Dylan uncovers never-before-heard per - and a few surprises that will delight sonal details behind the bands and you. their songs and how that music contin - District residents and Friends of the Library ues to inspire today. Echo in the may pick up tickets beginning Wednesday, Canyon contains candid conversations March 25, 10 am & 7 pm. and performances with Brian Wilson, Ringo Starr, Michelle Phillips, Eric Clap - ton, Stephen Stills, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Roger McGuinn and Jack - son Browne as well as contemporary musicians they influenced such as Tom Petty (in his very last film interview), Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Beck, Fiona Apple, Cat Power, Regina Connected World Spektor and Norah Jones. Be ready to Writer/Director: Werner Herzog Starring: Elon Musk, Lawrence Krauss, sing along! Lucianne Walkowicz, Kevin Mitnick, Werner Herzog ÌF Hi ghlights in Jazz Presents 2016 Documentary ; PG-13; 1h 38 minutes I Tuesday, June 9, 1 pm David Ostwald’s Filmmaker Werner Herzog examines Louis Armstrong Eternity the past, present and future of the Band Internet and how it affects human I Thursday, April 30, 7: 30 pm interaction and modern society. David Ostwald, tuba/band leader, Joe Boga, trumpet, Evan Arntzen, 5 Towns Indian Association clarinet, Arnt Arntzen, guitar, Alex Cultural Day of India Raderman, drums. I United Choral Society Traditional jazz favorites by a band Sunday, April 19, 2 pm that has appeared weekly at Birdland This year’s show will feature chil - Spring Concert for over a decade, and at concerts, dren dancing in native costumes and it I Sunday, June 7, 2 pm festivals throughout the world. will also feature contributions by An all volunteer chorus welcome District residents and Friends of the Library adults. As always, traditional Indian spring and summer with beautiful may pick up tickets beginning Wednesday, snacks will be served after the show. music. April 1 5, 10 am & 7 pm. No tickets are required. No tickets are required. 2 SPECIAL PROGRAMS & CONCERTS HWPL Readers discuss Light From Other Stars I Monday, April 27, 2 pm Light From Other Stars by Erika Swyler Light from Other Stars is a fresh, poignant, genre-bending novel about the electric combination of ambition and wonder that keeps us reaching F toward the heavens. Ì LENORE KRAMER LECTURE SERIES Erika Swyler was born and raised on SPECIAL SCIENCE SHOW Long Island, graduating from Miller Place High School. UNDER THE SEA - With Lee Ognibene For Families with Children in Grades K and Up I Sunday, May 17, 1:30 OR 3:30 pm Under the Sea will take your library patrons on an amazing field trip to the last frontier –o ur oceans. We live on Long Island so we all should know about the ocean that surrounds us. This show tells the story of how our oceans formed, how they got salty, the hidden geologic land forms of the ocean floor, continental drift, the ocean food chain and and how man is upsetting the balance of many ecosystems in our oceans. The show will also explain what causes waves, currents, tides, and storms and how they affect the ocean shore. You will learn about different forms of sea life from plankton and coral reefs to whales. After you see Under the Sea, you will understand that oceans are vital to all life on Earth, even ours! IMAGINE YOUR STORY District residents and Friends of the Library may pick up tickets in the Children’s Room, beginning Summer Reading Program Wednesday, May 6, 10 am & 7 pm. 2020 How do you imagine your summer? NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB The season is the perfect time to aka The Pagemasters relax, take vacations, and catch up I on reading! So don’t forget to join Mondays, 1:30 -2:30 pm. our Adult Summer Reading Program This book club is a book club for adults age 21 or over, starting this June. who have mental and physical challenges. Book club In this adult program, we’ll share members enjoy reading, socializing, and learning when book recommendations, offer fun they meet weekly throughout the year. The book club has now entered its 6th year. prizes, and have other special gifts. The library book club is an affiliate of the Next Chapter Book Club, Inc. The Next When you register you’ll receive some Chapter Book Club (NCBC) was founded imaginative items to inspire your in 2002.