NEWSLETTER: July/August/September 2015
Volume 49
THANK YOU! The Board of Trustees, Assistant Director and staff of the Peninsula Public Library wish to extend a
sincere thank you to residents of School #15 for approving the 2015-16 budget.
INTRODUCING MS. AUDRIAN GRAY
We welcome Inwood resident Ms. Audrian Gray as the
newest member of our Board of Trustees. Ms. Gray is a Five
Towns native, a graduate of Lawrence High School, and an
active library patron. She is a former executive director
of nonprofit organizations, who is currently applying her
experience with the Hempstead office of the Urban League
of Westchester. She graduated from SUNY Old Westbury
and holds a master’s degree in social welfare from Stony
Brook University.
A dedicated professional, Ms. Gray is committed to looking
after the best interests of the community and provide
intellectual and hands on leadership. She served as Board
President at the Five Towns Community Center and is the
corresponding secretary for the Women’s Industrial League.
Her focus is to spark the curiosity of the entire community to
visit PPL and enjoy all the library has to offer.
We thank Ms. Gray for being willing to donate her time to
serve on the Board.
HAVE YOU HEARD?
Monday, August 31, at 1PM
Cantor David Aaron Katz is joined by
pianist Edward Stolarz bringing us an
afternoon of timeless music. Capturing the
hearts of music lovers for generations, the
showstoppers will feature Broadway hits
as well as some Yiddish favorites. There is
no better place to be!
FREE MUSEUM PASSES
We currently have 6 museums in our Museum Family
Pass program. Passes offer free admission to a variety of
cultural institutions, including long time favorites such as
the Long Island Children’s Museum, Cradle of Aviation and
the Intrepid Sea-Air Space Museum. Our latest additions
include Old Bethpage Village Restoration and
the American Airpower Museum. They may be
borrowed by any adult PPL card holder in good
standing, and are available at the
Reference Desk.
NOW IS THE TIME TO GET
A FREE LIBRARY CARD!
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Be sure that
your children have the most important school supply of all…a
FREE LIBRARY CARD. Resources at PPL are available to
anyone with a library card. Students can turn to the library
for materials, programs, and services that support academic
achievement. Students can use their library cards from home
to access important educational databases and read free
e-books. Stop by PPL for complete information on how to
sign up for a library card. We look forward to serving you.
MEET THE AUTHORS
NOMI EVE
HENNA HOUSE
Wednesday, August 12, at 1PM
An impressive voice in fiction, Nomi Eve’s
novel is an intimate family portrait. From the
traditions of the Yemenite Jews, to the far
ranging devastation of the Holocaust, to the birth of the State
of Israel, Eve offers an unforgettable coming-of-age story.
Meet and greet the author. You will be captivated.
CHARLOTTE BONELLI
EXIT BERLIN
Thursday, August 20, at 1PM
Exit Berlin is based on a rare collection
of WW II-era letters discovered by chance
in the New York studio apartment of Luzie
Hatch, a German Jewish refugee from Berlin. These letters,
personalizing one family’s ordeal, eloquently relay a tale of
both horrendous abuse and life-threatening bureaucratic
barriers. From Kristallnacht to “Good Citizen,” this is an
important read.
MOVIES WE RECOMMEND
Tuesdays at 10AM; 1PM; 7PM
JULY 7…THE IMITATION GAME (113 min.- PG13)
AUGUST 11…THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD
HOTEL (120 min. - PG)
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as the brilliant mathematician Alan Turing, widely considered to be the father
of computer science. He led the charge to crack the
German enigma code that helped the Allies win WW II.
He was later persecuted by the British government for his
homosexuality.
A 2015 British comedy-drama, the film stars Maggie
Smith and Judi Dench. Revisit the eccentric residents of
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel as they work, fall in love,
and establish new ventures in Jaipur.
JULY 21…STILL ALICE (102 min.- PG13)
AUGUST 25…WOMAN IN GOLD (110 min.- PG13)
A successful Columbia University professor struggles to
maintain her mind and self after being diagnosed with early
onset Alzheimer’s disease. Julianne Moore’s sensitive and
dignified performance makes the movie a must-see.
The film stars Helen Mirren as Maria Altmann, a proud
elderly Austrian Jewish woman who fled the Nazi scourge,
settling in California. Maria wages a protracted legal battle
to regain possession of a priceless masterpiece that was
stolen from her family by the Nazis 60 years earlier.
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
JEWISH IMAGES IN AMERICAN FILM
Show business historian John Kenrick will present the following:
THE JAZZ SINGER
Thursday, July 16, 1PM
“You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet!” When Al
Jolson starred in this 1927 film inspired by
his own life story, he inaugurated the age
of Hollywood sound. Presenting a moving
and intimate look at the lives of Jewish
immigrants, he changed commercial film
forever. Darryl F. Zanuck was presented
with a special Oscar at the first Academy
Awards ceremony (1929) for producing The Jazz Singer.
Join us for a celebration of this groundbreaking cinematic
event.
SCHINDLER’S LIST
Thursday, August 6, 1PM
Steven Spielberg filmed the littleknown story of a German businessman
who saved the lives of a thousand Polish
Jews during the Holocaust. He turned an
oft-rejected project into one of the most
memorable films of all time. Schindler’s
List is the first major Holywood film
seeking to depict the enormity and heinous events of the
Holocaust. We will look into the story behind the making
of this powerful 1993 film.
THE LEGENDARY MARY MARTIN
Thursday, August 13, at 1PM
From 1938 when she first stepped on the
stage and into immortality singing My Heart
Belongs To Daddy, Mary Martin held the
hearts of Broadway and all of America. She
introduced dozens of songs by the likes of
Cole Parter, Kurt Weill, Jule Styne, Rodgers
and Hammerstein, among many others.
Stephen Cole, musical theatre writer and
historian, personally knew Mary Martin and will give
fresh insights into her life and career utilizing rare audio
and video clips. Save this date for an exciting afternoon.
GEORGE BALANCHINE: A PASSIONATE LOVE
Monday, July 20, at 1PM
Presented by James Kolb, Ph.D., professor of drama at Hofstra University.
George Balanchine is regarded as the
foremost contemporary choreographer in
the world of ballet. He generally tended to
de-emphasize plot in his ballets, preferring
to let “dance be the star of the show.” This
presentation will examine some of the most
famous works including excerpts from
Serenade, Apollo, Chaconne, and Jewels.
“There are short-cuts to happiness,
and dancing is one of them.”—George
Balanchine
CURRENT EVENTS/GLOBAL AFFAIRS
Tuesdays, July 14 and August 18, at 1PM
Jerry Mantell will take us behind the headlines and explore current news items. Our goal in these
thought-provoking town-hall style conversations is to inspire dialogue and perhaps change.
THE ARTS THRIVE HERE
Illustr
ated
Art
Talks
WILLIAM GLACKENS: THE BEAUTY OF EVERYDAY
Thursday, July 9, at 1PM
William Glackens is one of the most intriguing and influential American artists of the early 20th century.
He was a founder of the Ashcan School, along with John Sloan and Robert Henri, and served as an
advocate of modern art through his collaboration with Albert Barnes. PPL patrons love Impressionism
and always have. Thus, we invited Emily Kies Folpe, lecturer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, to
present this illustrated talk, focusing on Glackens’ paintings while also considering the work of his
American contemporaries, his affinity for French art, and his role as tastemaker.
Vivian Gordon, Art Historian and Lecturer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, will present the following:
MODERN AMERICAN STORYTELLERS IN
PAINTINGS
SARGENT: PORTRAITS OF
ARTISTS & FRIENDS
Thursday, July 23, at 1PM
Thursday, August 27, at 1PM
While many 20th century American artists shifted
away from narrative subjects, John Sloan, Ben
Shahn, and Jacob Lawrence represented real events
and conditions of contemporary life. Sloan’s scenes
of New York City, Shahn’s paintings of the trial of Sacco
and Vanzetti, and Lawrence’s paintings depicting the great
northern migration of African Americans, all show a belief
in the power of art to raise awareness of the political and
social issues of the time.
Well-connected and renowned as a portraitist, the
American painter John Singer Sargent depicted some
of the leading artists, writers, performers, and art
patrons of his day. Intimate and informal views of sitters
such as Monet, Rodin, Robert Louis Stevenson, and
Isabella Stewart Gardner, are among Sargent’s most
original portraits. This illustrated talk conincides with a
major exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
PICASSO RETURNS TO PARIS PEDESTAL
Thursday, September 17, at 1PM
“Give me a museum and I’ll fill it,” Picasso reportedly said. Whether he said it or not, it sounds like him. The Picasso Museum
has finally reopened at more than twice its former size. This talk will show highlights from the museum’s extraordinary
collection of work from every phase of his long career. Many of these pieces had deep meaning for Picasso who kept
them in his possession and compared them to “pages from my diary.”
BRUSHES WITH GREATNESS
Michael Norris, Ph.D., former museum educator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, will share his scholarship with us.
Enhance your understanding of fine art and go beyond the limits of museum touring.
FACING ROME THROUGH PORTRAITS
DINING OUT IN ANCIENT ROME
In this survey, we will learn the many different ways
individual Romans presented themselves to their families,
to the general public, and to posterity. Culture nurtures the
spirit and the community. We believe the arts are not an
afterthought; they are a foundation for a richer life. Join us.
Depictions of food in art speak volumes about their cultural
context. In this illustrated lecture, we shall see how food
helped knit the Roman Empire together: economically through
trade, ritualized consumption, and strengthening connections
between family members, friends, and business partners.
Monday, July 27, at 1PM
Monday, August 3, at 1PM
Ines Powell, Art Historian and Educator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, will present the following:
CULTURE AND CONTINUITY: THE JEWISH MUSEUM
Thursday, September 3, at 1PM
The Jewish Museum of New York is the foremost Jewish museum in the United States. The Museum’s
collection includes objects from ancient to the modern era, in all media, from every region of the world
where the Jewish people have had a presence. The objects are used to tell the 4,000 year history of
the Jewish people focusing on the continuity of shared traditions and the adaptability to the challenge
of change while living amongst other nations. In this illustrated lecture, Ms. Powell will include works by Marc Chagall,
Thomas Sully, James Tissot, Man Ray, and others: all part of the museum’s permanent collection. Join Ms. Powell in
this Jewish journey.
THE ARTS (continued)
Thomas Germano, Professor of Art History at Farmingdale State College, will present the following:
THE SCANDALOUS ART OF JAMES ENSOR &
RENE MAGRITTE’S CURIOSITY SHOP
Monday, August 17, at 1PM
James Ensor began his artistic career as a portrait painter
but soon became involved with the avant-garde group Les
XX (the Twenty), whose goal was to promote new artistic
development throughout Europe. In the 1880s and 1890s,
the young Ensor was a scandalous and defiant figure. In his
final decades, Ensor was an international celebrity.
The Belgian Surrealist painter Renee Magritte is known
for witty and thought-provoking images. Magritte’s work
displays a juxtaposition of ordinary objects in an unusual
context, giving new meaning to familiar things.
AMEDEO MODIGLIANI
Wednesday, September 9, at 1PM
Amedeo Modigliani was an Italian artist of
Jewish heritage, who was known first as a
sculptor then a painter associated with the
“School of Paris.” Influenced by the artists
in his circle of friends including Picasso,
Soutine, and Brancusi, Modigliani looked
at ancient and primitive art to develop a
unique and idiosyncratic personal style. He is known for
portraits characterized by elongation of faces and figures.
During his life, he had little success, but after his death he
achieved greater popularity and today his works command
high prices.
WE < BOOKS
GO SET A WATCHMAN
(Harper Lee)
THE MINIATURIST (Jessie Burton)
Thursday, July 30, at 1PM
Historical Fiction led by book facilitator Janet Schneider.
Amsterdam in 1686 is a glittering mercantile
capital, but young country girl and new bride
Nella Oortman has trouble acclimating in
this repressively pious society where gold is
worshipped second only to God, to be different
is a threat to the moral fabric of society. Gifted
with a doll house by her enigmatic husband, Nella gradually
grows into her new life. But as she uncovers its unusual secrets,
she begins to understand—and fear—the escalating dangers
that await them all.
Monday, August 24, at 1PM
Led by Elizabeth Roper, noted book reviewer.
A bolt from the blue! An historic literary event!
The publication of the “newly” discovered novel
by Harper Lee, the author of the 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning
classic “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Will the novel that Ms. Lee
wrote in the mid-1950s before “Mockingbird” read like a sequel
or a disappointing work? Ms. Lee is strongly inclined to put
aside the hype and hoopla and let the literature speak for itself.
What will her legacy be? This book talk will offer an important
and rare insight into the writer and her work.
SUNDAY AT PPL
NOTE: TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR SUNDAY PROGRAMS (2 tickets per household)
WEST SIDE STORY
SUNDAY, JULY 19, 7PM
Performed by The Plaza Theatrical Productions Co.
The story of Romeo and Juliet is transported to the streets of New York in the 1950s. Starcrossed lovers
are caught between rival street gangs. The show features Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s
legendary score which includes ‘Maria,’ ‘Tonight,’ ‘I Feel Pretty,’ and the hilarious ‘Gee Officer Krupke.’
Free tickets will be distributed to residents of School District #15 beginning Monday, July 6, at 9AM.
WE CARE
VETERANS’ OUTREACH CARE PROGRAM
Wednesday, July 8, 6PM - 9PM
The Northport VA Medical Center Outreach Team will be at the Library to serve Long Island veterans in any
way possible that will improve their health and quality of life. Find out about new and/or improved programs.
Nothport’s caring team will answer questions about veterans’ eligibility for VA care and assist in the application
process. Please bring a copy of your DD214 or separation papers with you.
Pre-registration is required. Call Northport’s Community Relations Department at 1-631-261-4400 Ext.
7084/7082.
ARE YOU READY TO BE A READING SUPER HERO?
CAPE CRUSADER CHALLENGE
Wednesday, July 8, 10:30AM
Help save the earth and recycle! Make a
superhero cape. Bring an old T-Shirt, design it,
slip it on and transform into a superhero!
MEET COMMUNITY HEROES
Wednesday, July 15, 10:30AM
Meet and greet members of our community police and fire
departments and learn about these everyday heroes. Make
and take home a cool craft.
LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
SUPER-POWERFUL PUPPET ADVENTURE
Wednesday, July 22, 10:30AM
Join The Long Island Children’s Museum staff as they
present POP-pets. Become the hero of your own adventure!
Get creative as you design exciting stick puppets and learn
verbal and written storytelling techniques.
MAD SCIENCE PRESENTS:
SUPERHEROES OF SCIENCE
SUPERHERO SUMMER IN THE
CHILDREN’S ROOM
MONDAY NIGHTS AT THE MOVIES
(6:30PM)
July 13
Paddington
(PG-95 min.)
July 20
Strange Magic (PG-99 min.)
July 27
Spongebob: Sponge Out Of Water (PG-100 min.)
August 3 Big Hero
(PG-105 min.)
August 10 Home
(PG-95 min.)
August 17 Dog Who Saved Summer (PG-90 min.)
All movies are subject to change.
SUMMER TODDLER-TIME
Thursdays at 10:30AM- 11:15AM
(18-36 months)
Join us for a program of stories, nursery rhymes,
movement, a craft and a short movie for children
accompanied by an adult. Registration for this 5
session program will be accepted in the Children’s
Room.
SUMMER MOTHER GOOSE
Wednesday, July 29, 3:30PM
Science is our strength. Mad Science will focus on the real
superpowers involved in science (S.T.E.M.) research.
LEGO HEROES
Tuesday, August 4, 7PM
Use your mighty imagination to design
a unique creation using Lego.
Fridays at 10:00AM - (9-23 months)
Mother Goose is a repetitive program of music, nursery rhymes,
fingerplays and movement for young children accompanied
by an adult. Registration will be accepted in the Children’s
Room for the 5 sessions.
SUPERHERO STORYTIME
Tuesdays, July 14 & August 18, at
10:30AM
DYNAMIC DECOUPAGE CRAFT
(4-6 years)
Thursday, August 6, 4PM- (ages 9-13)
Graphic novels, comics, and even the funny pages from
the newspaper can all be recycled to create a wonderful
decoupage keepsake. Tween program.
Superheroes are welcome to join us for a
program of heroic stories, crafts and other
surprises. Registration will be accepted in
the Children’s Room.
END OF SUMMER READING PARTY &
SUPERHERO TRAINING CAMP
Wednesday, August 19, 4:30PM
Join our end of Summer Reading Party and participate in our Superhero training
camp. Test your superhero skills! Wear your cape, mask, superpower cuffs and
receive prizes, snacks, and much more! Invitation only.
Note: Party raindate: Thursday, August 20, same bat time,
same bat channel!
PPL QUICK LOOK CALENDAR
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10AM; 1PM; 7PM Film:The Imitation Game
(113 min.-PG 13)
Wednesday
10:30AM Craft: Cape Crusader Challenge
Wednesday
6PM-9PM Veterans’ Outreach Care Program
Thursday
1PM William Glackens: Art Lecture
Monday
6:30PM Movie:Paddington (95 min.-PG)
Tuesday
10:30 AM Superhero Story Time
Tuesday
1PM Current Events/Changing Times
Wednesday
10:30AM Meet Community Heroes
Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM Defensive Driving Course (2 sessions)
Thursday
10:30AM Toddler-Time (5 sessions)
Thursday
1PM Jewish Images In American Film: The
Jazz Singer
Friday
10AM Mother Goose (5 sessions)
Sunday
7PM West Side Story:Performance
Monday
1PM George Balanchine: A Passionate Love
Monday
6:30PM Movie: Strange Magic (99 min.-PG)
Tuesday 10AM; 1PM; 7PM Film: Still Alice (102 min.-PG 13)
Wednesday
10:30AM LICM Puppet Adventure
Thursday
1PM American Storytellers: Art Lecture
Monday
1PM Facing Rome Through Portraits: Art
Lecture
Monday
6:30PM Movie: Spongebob: Sponge Out Of Water
(100 min.-PG)
Wednesday
3:30PM Superheroes of Science: Presentation
Thursday
1PM Book Talk:The Miniaturist
AUGUST
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6:30PM
Tuesday
7PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 4:30PM
Thursday
1PM
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11/ Tuesday
Movie: Big Hero (105 min.-PG)
Lego Heroes
Defensive Driving Course
Jewish Images in American Film:
Schindler’s List
Craft Program:Dynamic Decoupage
Movie: Home (95 min.-PG)
Film: The Second Best Exotic Marigold
Hotel (120 min.-PG)
Author Visit: Henna House
The Legendary Mary Martin:Multi-Media
Lecture
Magritte & Ensor: Art Lecture
The Dog Who Saved Summer (90 min.-PG)
Superhero Story Time
Current Events/Changing Times
Summer Reading Party
Author Visit: Exit Berlin
Book Talk: Go Set A Watchman
Film: Woman in Gold (110 min.-PG13)
John Singer Sargent: Art Lecture
Have You Heard? Cantor David Katz
4PM
6:30PM
10AM; 1PM; 7PM
12/ Wednesday
13/ Thursday
1PM
1PM
17/ Monday
1PM
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6:30PM
#*18/ Tuesday
10:30AM
18/ Tuesday
1PM
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4:30PM
20/ Thursday
1PM
24/ Monday
1PM
25/ Tuesday 10AM; 1PM; 7PM
27/ Thursday
1PM
31/ Monday
1PM
SEPTEMBER
3/ Thursday
9/ Wednesday
17/ Thursday
1PM Culture & Continuity at the Jewish
Museum: Art Lecture
1PM Amedeo Modigliani: Art Lecture
1PM Picasso Returns to Paris Pedestal:
Art Lecture
1PM Dining Out in Ancient Rome: Art Lecture
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Samuel Francis, Vice President
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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
PPL Board of Trustees’ Meetings:
Thursdays at 7:30 PM
July 16 & September 17
PPL CLOSED:
Independence Day
Saturday, July 4
Labor Day
Sunday, September 6, &
Monday, September 7
HOURS:
Mondays-Thursdays
9AM-9PM
except:
Wednesdays July 29,
August 26, & September
30, Open 11AM-9PM
Fridays / 9AM - 6PM
Saturdays / 9AM - 1PM
July 11 through
September 5
Saturdays / 9AM - 5PM
As of September 12
Sundays / 9AM - 1PM
July 5 through
August 30
Sundays noon-5PM
As of September 13