October/November/December 2016

Volume 50

Barynya: Russian Folk Music & Dance

Sunday, December 4, 2PM

World-renowned Russian folk ensemble Barynya will present Russian, Ukrainian, Jewish and Gypsy Roma traditional dancing, music, songs, and virtuoso performances on instruments including the balalaika and garmoshka. Enjoy an afternoon of fun for the whole family!

Peninsula Public Library's 65th Anniversary Celebration C E L E B R A T I N G 6 5 Y E A R S OF S E R V I C E T O OU R C O M M U N I T Y

Sunday, November 6th, 10AM - 12PM Bring the whole family for a day of fun! Refreshments will be served.

Teen Focus: College Entrance Testing Testing Strategies Wednesday, October 19, 7PM Calling High Schoolers and Parents: Do you have questions about the ACT or SAT exam? Not sure which is best for you? Find out how to ace both with test taking tips. ACT Practice Test Sunday, October 30, 10:30AM -3PM Free practice ACT exam. Space is limited. Registration required. Register online at

https://store.revolutionprep.com/login?sku_id=165877

Authors@PPL: Upcoming Fall Book and Author Events Mystery Author Panel to Highlight Jewish Book Month Wednesday, November 9, at 7PM Jewish Noir is a collection of new stories which explore the Holocaust and its long-term effects on subsequent generations, anti-Semitism in the mid- and late-twentieth-century United States, and the dark side of the Diaspora. Author Kenneth Wishnia will moderate a panel of contributing writers, including Michele Lang and Steven Wishnia. Bestselling author Kenneth Wishnia’s other books include The Fifth Servant, a Jewish Press Best Mystery of the Year. Join us for a wonderful evening featuring a festive Nosh Reception, Book sale and signing.

Meet Author Alyson Richman! Tuesday, December 13, at 7PM Alyson Richman, international best-selling author of The Lost Wife, will visit Peninsula Library to discuss her most recent novel, The Velvet Hours. In her new book, Richman develops an enthralling saga of two women—alternating between the late 1800s and 1930s—based on an actual Paris apartment. Fans of The Nightingale and WW II novels will be enthralled and delighted. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing by the author.

Adult Programs PPL Paint Night

Adult Coloring Club

Instructor Joan Lazarus

Wednesdays, October 19, November 23, December 21, 11-12:30PM

(Adults Only)

Relax, unwind and spend some time with colored pencils and coloring pages supplied by the library. Soothing music and delicious refreshments will be provided.

Monday, November 14, 7PM Registration begins Wednesday, November 2, at 9AM

Learn to Knit with Filomena! Tuesdays, November 15, 22, 29, 11:00AM-12:00PM

Beginners only. Bring one skein of regular worsted yarn and a set of #8 needles. Knitting is timeless; a fun and relaxing hobby.

E x p er i e n c e t h e A r t s Art Historian Vivian Gordon will present the following:

Hieronymus Bosch

Music and Modern Art

Thursday, October 20, 1PM Celebrating 500 years of the master’s medieval imagery.

Thursday, November 3, 1PM Artists such as Kandinsky sought to translate rhythms and harmonies into music for the eye.

Artists Collecting Art Thursday, December 15, 1PM Many of the world’s most famous artists amassed their own incredible art collections. This talk will explore how and why artists from Van Dyck to Matisse acquired other artists’ work. Thomas Germano, Professor of Art History at Farmingdale State College, will present the following:

Painters of the Sea Thursday, October 27, 1PM Visiting masterpieces and discussing artists from the ancient Greeks to Turner and their ability to portray and transmit the beauty of the sea.

Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton Thursday, November 10, 1PM Three prominent post-WWI American artists.

The Surrealists; Magritte, Ernst, Dali & Miro Thursday, December 8, 1PM This lecture will examine the international art movement which percolated in 1920s Paris and was influenced by the writings of Sigmund Freud. Ines Powell, Art Historian & Educator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, will present the following:

The Splendor of Titian

Getting Ready for Valentin de Boulogne

Thursday, October 13, 1PM Titian defined the main features of 16th Century Venetian art.

Tuesday, November 15, 1PM Discussing the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition of this follower of Caravaggio.

Golden Age of Spanish Painting, Thursday, December 1, 1PM Experience the artistic development of Spanish art in the 17th Century with masters such as Ribera, Velazquez, and Murillo. James J. Kolb, Professor of Drama and Dance at Hofstra University, will present:

Shakespeare and His Female Characters Thursday, November 17, 1PM This lecture will examine the social and historical context of women’s roles in Shakespeare and how the playwright both generates and subverts his culture’s assumptions about gender.

Adult Programs Italian-Americans & Ethnic Politics

That’s Amore! Concert Music of Italy to the Americas Thursday, October 6, 1PM With Soprano Ashley Galvani Bell, and Pianist Alexander Wu. Songs from Italy and Italian Americans.

Wed, October 26, 1PM Hoftstra Professor Stanislao Pugliese will discuss voting.

Meet the Author: Pinstripes and Penance

Wednesday, October 5, 7PM Michael Harrison, author of Pinstripes and Penance: The Life Story of Ex-Yankee John Malangone, together with exYankee John Malangone, will discuss John’s Yankee career and their new book, plus how it inspired the recent companion documentary Long Road Home.

BOOK LOVERS CORNER

What’s Showing at PPL... Film and Theatre Series with John Kenrick:

Not So Favorite Sons: Politics in Film Tuesday, November 1, 1PM Theatre historian John Kendrick will use clips to show the use of mass media by political demagogues in Hollywood films.

Join us to discuss these fascinating books!

Afternoon Discussions:

Hamilton: Birth of a Landmark Hit

My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout

Wednesday, October 5, 2PM (Rescheduled from July) Elizabeth Ropers will facilitate.

Shylock is My Name by Howard Jacobsen. Wednesday, November 30, 2 PM Mira Rosenfeld Sennet will discuss this updated remake of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice.

Evening Discussion:

Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty Tuesday, December 27, 7PM Janet Schneider will facilitate.

Monday, December 5, 1PM Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how Lin-Manuel Miranda was inspired to write the book, music and lyrics for Hamilton, the landmark Tony-winning musical and cultural phenomenon.

Movies at PPL: Mondays 1PM and 7PM November 21...Money Monster (R-98 min.)

No Strings Attached Book Group Wednesday, December 7, 2PM Join our non-traditional book club. Read whatever you want and attend whenever you can. Bring an old favorite or a recent read that you would like to recommend to others.

Starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. November 28...The Family Fang (R-105 min.) Starring Nicole Kidman. December 12 ... Me Before You (PG13 110 min.) Starring Emilia Clarke. December 19... Spy (R-119 min.) Starring Melissa McCarthy.

AARP Defensive Driving Courses Courses:

Registration:

Thursdays, October 6 & October 13, 6:30PM-9:30PM Begins Wednesday, November 21, 9AM Wednesday, November 16, 9:30AM-4:00PM Begins Wednesday, October 26, 9AM Tuesday, December 6, 9:30AM-4:00PM Begins Monday, November 21, 9AM Courses are being offered on a first-come, first-served basis to residents of School District #15 only. In person registration: bring driver’s license, AARP membership card, if applicable, and a check or money order payable to AARP. Fee: $20 per person AARP members; $25.00 per person non members.

Enrichment Mad about Mah Jongg!

Mah Jongg Instructional Classes, with Instructor Donna Miller-Small. Registration required.

Mah Jongg for Beginners 5 Thursdays, October 27, November 3, 10, 17 December 1. 10:30AM-12PM Registration begins Wednesday, October 5, for District #15 residents.

Intermediate Mah Jongg

5 Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5. 10:30AM-12PM Registration begins Thursday, October 20, for District #15 residents.

Mah Jongg & Mingle

Meet fellow Mah Jongg fans, mingle & play a pick up game. Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20; December 8, 15, 22 & 29.

Chair Yoga with Sandy Pinz 5 Tuesdays. November 15, 22, 29; December 13, 20 9:15 AM Registration begins Monday, October 31. This class offers simple yoga poses and breathing exercises.

Clive Young Presents Beam Me Up: 50 Years of Star Trek!

Thursday, October 27, 7PM

This multi-media program explores the characters, stories and settings of the original series. Perfect for casual and die-hard Trekkies of every age!

In The Bentley Room GEORGE MALLIS PHOTOGRAPHY and DIGITAL IMAGING October 10-November 15 Meet the Artist reception: Sunday, November 13, 3PM

New Beginning Singles (50+) Adult Discussion, Social and Support Group Wednesdays, October 26, and November 30, 4-6PM Discussion and Support Group led by Social Worker Marla Matthews, Talk Show Host of “The Relationship Journey.” For all divorced, widowed and single adults who would like a new beginning.

David Lawrence: Magic, Mind Reading, and Fun! Wednesday, October 19, 1PM David Lawrence’s mind reading program will amaze and astound.

FDR: Champion of the Common Man Monday, November 7, 1PM Lecture by Martin H. Levinson, Ph.D. The most gifted American statesman of the 20th Century, FDR rescued the country from collapse.

Behind The Headlines Mondays, October 31 and November 14; Tuesday, December 13, 1PM Join moderator Jerry Mantell in a discussion of current events. Share your opinions, engage in conversation, and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Breaking the German Enigma Code Tuesday, November 29, 1PM

Alan Raven discusses the real story of the German Enigma codes and how the film “The Imitation Game” compares to actual events.

Mikhail Baryshnikov: Portrait of the Artist Tuesday, December 20, 11AM Multimedia lecture by Marilyn Carminio. From his boyhood in Soviet occupied Latvia to his life in the west, videoclips, photos and commentary will highlight the dancer’s amazing career.

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C E L E B R A T E AU T U M N I N T H E C H I L D R E N ’ S R O O M Babies, Toddlers, and Pre-Schoolers

# Registration is required for most programs, except movies, and is currently being accepted in the Children’s Room. Fridays 10:30AM (10-24 mos.) With caregiver. (4 Sessions: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 &10/28). Early literacy program of songs, rhymes & board books.

Play Hooray! Wednesdays 10:30AM (0-6 years). (2 Sessions, 11/2 & 11/9). Music & Movement.

Family Movie: Goosebumps (PG-103 min.) Sunday, OctoberMovie: 9, 2PM Goosebumps (PG-103 Family Family Movie: Free Birds (PG91 min.) Sunday, November 27 2PM.

It’s All Good with Pete the Cat Thursday, 11/17, 1PM (Ages 18 mos.-5 yrs) A Time for Kids school-readiness program.

JumpBunch! Wednesdays 10:30AM Baby Boogie (15-24 mos.) (10-24 mos.)12/7 & 12/14). (2 Sessions, Motor skills activities for toddlers. Family Movie: Peanuts (G-88 min.) Sunday, November 20, 2PM

Bricks and Flicks: Family Event Family Movie: Friday, 11/25 11AM Relax and watch a family-friendly movie Nine Lives (PG-87 min.) Thursday, and play with Legos. No registration required. December 29, 2PM

Pop Art Collage Workshop with Artist Michael Albert Sunday, December 11, 2PM For all family members Grades 5 and up! Meet award-winning NY Pop Artist & Lawrence HS graduate Michael Albert as he presents his work and leads a young artists’ workshop where participants will make their own original collage art.

Grades K & UP Paws2Read Check with Librarian for current openings. Grades K-5 read to a certified therapy dog!

“We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” Thursday, 11/10, 6:30PM An interactive storytime set to the classic story, with a sequence of obstacles & rhymes.

Storytime Yoga

(Ages 5-12) Acting out stories through yoga poses. Thursday, 12/1, 4:30PM

Ninjago Night

(Ages 8-13) Wednesday, December 7 7PM Channel your inner ninja! Complete a series of ninja training and receive the Master of Spinjutzu certificate.

(Ages 5-12)

Monster Storytime & Craft (Ages 5-12) An afternoon of scary stories & fun fall activities. Thursday, October 27, 4:30PM Drop-In Winter Craft

(Ages 5-12) Make and take home a winter-themed craft. Registration not required. Thursday, December 22, 4:30PM

Winter Recess Week @ Peninsula Public Library 12/27 -12/30 A week of fun and games at the library! Open to all ages. No registration required. Activities limited while supplies last. Tuesday: Free Play 2PM

Wednesday: Sensory Storytime 10:30AM Friday: Drop In Craft 3:30PM

Thursday: Family Movie & Games 2PM

PPL Quick Look Calendar # Registration Required

November

October

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20/ Thurs. #26/Wed. 26/ Wed.

6/Sun. #7/ Mon. 9AM Registration: Beginning Mah Jongg 7/Mon. My Name Is Lucy Barton (Strout): Book Talk 2PM 9/Wed. 7PM Baseball Book Talk & Signing 10/Thurs. 10:30AM Mah Jonng & Mingle (7 sessions) 13/Sun 1PM That’s Amore: Concert 14/Mon. #14/Mon. 6:30PM Defensive Driving (1st of 2 sessions) #15/Tues. 10:30AM Mah Jongg & Mingle 15/Tues. 1PM Splendor of Titian: Art Lecture 15/Tues. 6:30 PM Defensive Driving (2nd of 2 sessions) #16/Wed 11AM Adult Coloring Club 17/Thurs 1PM Mentalist David Lawrence #21/Mon. 21/Mon. 7PM SAT/ACT Testing Strategies 27/Sun. 9AM Registration: Intermediate Mah Jongg 28/Mon. 1PM Hieronymous Bosch: Art Lecture 29/Tues. 11AM Registration: Defensive Driving 30/Wed. 1PM Lecture: Italian Americans & Politics

26/ Wed.

4PM

#27/ Thurs.

10:30AM Mah Jonng for Beginners (5 Sessions)

1/ Sat #5/ Wed. 5/Wed. 5/Wed. 6/ Thurs. 6/Thurs. #6/ Thurs. 13/Thurs. 13 / Thurs. 13/ Thurs. 19 /Wed. 19 /Wed. 19/Wed. #20/ Thurs.

9:30AM ESL Ongoing

Singles Meet & Mingle (2 sessions)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sarah Yastrab, President Samuel Francis, Vice President Joseph L. Fuller, Treasurer Jeffrey Leb, Secretary Audrian Gray, Trustee

ADMINISTRATION: Carolynn Matulewicz, Director Rhonda Todtman, Asst. Director Janet Schneider & Gloria Pomerantz, Editors

Music & Modern Art:Lecture 65th Anniversary Party! Intermediate Mah Jonng FDR- Hero & Champion: Lecture Jewish Mystery Writers: Book Event Hopper, Wood, Benton: Art Lecture G. Mallis Artist Reception: Bentley Room Behind the Headlines: Discussion PPL Paint Night Exercise: Chair Yoga (5 sessions) Beginning Knitting (3 sessions) Valentin de Boulogne: Art Lecture Defensive Driving Shakespeare’s Women: Lecture Registration: Defensive Driving Movie: Money Monster Family Movie: Free Birds Movie: The Family Fang Breaking the Enigma Code: Lecture Shylock is My Name: Book Talk

1 PM 2PM 1 PM 9:30 AM 2PM 1PM 2PM 1 & 7 PM 1 PM 7PM 1PM 1&7PM 11AM 7 PM

Spanish Golden Age Painting: Art Lecture Baryna! Russian Dance Program Broadway’s Hamilton: Media Lecture Defensive Driving No Strings Attached Book Club Surrealists: Art Lecture Michael Alpert Artist/Art Collage Movie: Me Before You Behind the Headlines: Discussion Alyson Richman, Author Event Artists CollectingArt: Art Lecture Movie: Spy Baryshnikov Presentation Evening Book Talk: Truly Madly Guilty

December

1/ Thurs.. 4 /Sun 27/ Thurs. 1PM Painters of the Sea: Art Lecture 5 / Mon. 27 / Thurs. 7PM Star Trek Celebration with Clive Young #6/ Tues. #30/Sun. 10:30AM Free Practice ACT Test 7/ Wed. 8/ Thurs. #31/Mon. 9AM Registration: Chair Yoga #11/Sun. 31/Mon. 1PM Behind the Headlines: Discussion 12/ Mon. November 13/Tues 1./Tues 1PM Not So Favorite Sons: Media Lecture 13/Tues 9AM #2 / Wed. Registration: PPL Paint Night 15/Thurs. 19/Mon. PENINSULA PUBLIC LIBRARY 20/Tues. 280 Central Avenue 27/ Tues. Lawrence, NY 11559 (516) 239-3262 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.peninsulapublic.org

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