July/August/September 2016
From the Board of Tr u stees:
THANK YOU!
The Board of Trustees, Library Director and
staff of the Peninsula Public Library wish to
extend a sincere thank you to the residents of
School District #15 for approving the 2016-2017
budget. The overwhelming support of our
community allows us to continue with our
commitment to provide meaningful, entertaining
and interesting programs and services to support
life-long learning.
September is Library Sign-up Month. It is the
time to obtain a free library card. We look
forward to serving you.
PPL offers passes that provide free admission
to several museums. The Jewish Museum and the
New York Historical Society Museum have been
added. The passes are available free to PPL
cardholders.
We shall continue to work hard to meet the
growing needs of our community and patrons.
Sarah Ya strab
President
Volume 50
Meet & Mingle
Thursday, July 7, 7PM
Join Marla Matthews, life coach and television talk show
host of The Relationship Journey, for an open discussion
about living single in today’s world. Meet new friends,
network and develop new skills.
Winter Brook, Psychic Medium
Monday, August 22, 7PM
Join Psychic Medium Winter Brook as she explains the various
ways to connect with those who have passed over into the world
of spirits. She will offer tips and techniques that can be used to
connect on your own. She will provide a few demonstrations for
entertainment purposes only.
John Kenrick, Theatrical Historian,
will present the following two programs:
Vive La France
Monday, July 18, 1PM
The musical as we know it was born in France, and that
country’s influence on the art form continues. This talk
celebrates a legacy including Offenbach to Schwartz to
Schoenberg and Boublil.
The Crucible
Astrology
Tuesday, July 12, 1PM
Discover the meanings of the twelve zodiac signs. Every
sign has a specialty: Scorpios are loyal; Capricorns are
worry warts; Sagittarians like to roam. Knowing the
astrological signs will allow you to enjoy successful
relationships. Led by Patricia Weiss, past President
of the LI Chapter of the National Council for Geocosmic
Research.
Meet-Ups: Coloring Club/
Board Games
Mondays, 11AM-12:30PM, July 25,
August 29, & September 26
Coloring clubs are the newest craze and have been
proven to have a calming effect that reduces stress.
Board games are available and a means to keep the laughs
abundant. Some board games are provided, but feel free
to bring your favorite along!
Monday, August 15, 1PM
The Crucible reads as an indictment of a society influenced by
political hysteria. When McCarthyism raged, Arthur Miller
wrote a play about the Salem witch trials to dramatize the
danger of blind fear. This classic is still relevant today!
Audrey Hepburn, Portrait Of A Lady
Thursday, July 28, 1PM
Ms. Hepburn experienced the devastation of WWII first-hand
as a child in occupied Holland. More than a legendary figure
of beauty, grace and charm, she worked tirelessly as a
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. This media presentation will
examine the life and work of the fabulous Audrey Hepburn.
Led by chronicler Marilyn Carminio.
Retirement Planning: It’s Never Too Early
Monday, September 12, 7PM
Americans are enjoying longer lives—and retirement—than
ever before. Greater longevity means greater demand for
guidance. Learn how to prepare for a comfortable and
rewarding lifestyle with our team of specialists.
Museum Without Walls
Vivian Gordon, Art Historian, will present the following:
Armchair Visit To The Kimbell Art Museum
Henri Rousseau: The World Of Dreams
Thursday, July 14, 1PM
From Old Masters to celebrated Modern artists, the
collections include masterpieces by Fra Angelico,
Caravaggio, Rubens and Rembrandt together with those by
Cezanne, Matisse and Mondrian.
Thursday, August 11, 1PM
Henri Rousseau was a French Post-Impressionist painter wellknown for the jungle themes in which most of the pieces he created
took place. He is celebrated as one of the best Naïve artists.
Bronzes! Sculpture Of The Hellenistic World
Thursday, September 1, 1PM
An opportunity to view imposing statues surviving from ancient Greek and Roman times. We will look at Renaissance
masterpieces such as Ghiberti, Donatello, Cellini, and more recent works by Rodin, Picasso, and Henry Moore—all examples
of the special quality and versatility of bronze.
Thomas Germano, Professor of Art History at Farmingdale State College, will present the following:
Celebrate The Met Breuer
Jerusalem: 1000-1400
Every People Under Heaven
Thursday, August 25, 1PM
A spot is reserved for you to celebrate the opening
of the Met Breuer; the Modernist icon designed by
Marcel Breuer. In this visual lecture, Professor
Germano will discuss the inaugural exhibitions and
planned exhibits for the upcoming season.
Thursday, September 22, 1PM
This visual lecture, concurrent with the exhibition at the Met,
bears witness to the crucial role that the Holy City played in
shaping world culture. Many of the works of art have come from
Jerusalem, including key loans from its religious communities.
Ines Powell, Art Historian & Educator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, will present the following:
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Thursday, September 8, 1PM
Bernini was the leading sculptor and major figure in the world of architecture in seventeenth-century Italy. One
scholar commented, “What Shakespeare is to drama, Bernini is to sculpture.” His naturalistic sculptured pieces are
characterized by their dynamic drama, tension, and particular attention to textural effects.
F Y I
Fun With Acrylics: Landscape Painting
Instructor Joan Lazarus
(Adults Only)
CHOOSE ONE CLASS:
Monday, July 18, 7PM
Registration begins Thursday, July 7, at 9AM
A Creative You: Glamourize It!
Thursday, July 21, 11AM
Learn with Honey Geller to glamourize, update and restore
clothing and/or accessories. Bring small scissors, tweezers,
and your favorite items. PPL will supply all other materials.
Registration, in-person for School District #15 residents only,
will begin Tuesday, July 5, at 9AM. Class size is limited.
Monday, August 8, 7PM
Registration begins Tuesday, July 26, 9AM
Zumba Gold
Registration in-person for residents of School District #15
only.
+Learn basic acrylic techniques
+Learn to use tools & paints, color mixing and composition.
+NO PRESSURE, JUST FUN!
Active mature adults are invited to join Sandye Pinz,
board-certified fitness instructor, for an hour of fun and
fitness. The class will focus on all elements of fitness:
cardiovascular, muscular, flexibility, and balance.
Registration, in-person for School District #15 residents
only, will begin Monday, July 11, at 9AM. Class size limited.
Wednesdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 9:15AM
Join The Knitting Circle
Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, at 7:00PM
Take your knitting expertise to the next level as instructor Helen Pollack teaches advanced stitches and
techniques. Adults only. Intermediate skills required. Sit, knit, and chat at the Library.
The Book Corner
Title Swap
My Name Is Lucy Barton (Elizabeth Strout)
Wednesday, August 17, 7PM
Wondering what to read next? Want to recommend
a favorite title? Join our “Title Swap” program and
hear what others are reading and enjoying. Share
thoughts and opinions on your top book picks. After
the program, a list of the titles mentioned will be
compiled and made available. Led by PPL Librarian
Robin Strugats.
Wednesday, July 6, 1PM
The story offers a rare wealth of emotion, from darkest suffering to
simple joy. Ms. Strout shows how a hospital visit becomes a portal
to the most tender relationship of all—the one between mother and
daughter. Led by noted book reviewer Elizabeth Ropers.
Saving Sophie (Ronald H. Balson)
Sunday’s On The Phone To Monday
Thursday, August 4, 1PM
At the heart of the action is the Arab-Israeli
conflict and the lengths that a father will go to
protect his daughter. Historical, political, and
biblical information influences the characters’
stories and quandaries. This is a page-turning read,
filled with despair and anger but also with hope, love
and humanity at its core. Led by noted book facilitator
Mira Rosenfeld Sennett.
Thursday, August 11, 7PM
We welcome Christine Reilly who will read, discuss, and
sign copies of her first novel. It’s a story about family:
tender and dark, big-hearted and heart-breaking, filled with
roaring truths. Ms. Reilly is a Cedarhurst native and
Lawrence High School graduate. She attended Bucknell University
and Sarah Lawrence’s MFA programs.
Our Souls at Night (Kent Haruf)
Tuesday, September 20, 1PM
The story is set in Haruf’s familiar and beloved fictional town of Holt, Colorado. Widowed neighbors Louis Waters and
Addie Moore bond over their shared loneliness. Haruf’s bittersweet yet inspiring tale traces the development of a loving
relationship built on confidences and memories, but compromised by the disapproval of friends and family. Led by book
commentator Anna Katsavos.
What’s Showing at PPL
Tuesdays, 10AM; 1PM; 7PM
August 2 .. Bridge of Spies (PG 13-140 min.)
James Donovan (Tom Hanks) is a Brooklyn lawyer
given the task of negotiating the release of an American
U-2 pilot.
August 16 .. Trumbo (R-125 min.) Oscar-nominated Bryan Cranston
is featured in the role of a persecuted screenwriter in this
account of the anti-Communist witch hunt.
August 30.. Brooklyn (PG 13-120 min.) Saoirse Ronan gives a lively
and subtle performance as a young woman who emigrates
from Ireland to New York. An adaptation of the novel by
Colm Toibin.
Create A Harvest Wreath
Thursday, September 8, 11AM
PPL Librarian Ilene will lead a workshop adding a
floral wreath to your home décor. Materials will
be supplied by the Library. Registration, in-person
for residents of School District #15 only, will
begin Wednesday, August 10, at 9AM. Class size is limited.
Organic Foods: What You Need To Know
Monday, August 8, 1PM
Organic food is very popular, but navigating the maze
of organic food labels can be confusing. Registered
dietitian Pnina Mohr will discuss the pros and cons of
eating organic, as well as concerns about pesticides and
foods that are environmentally friendly.
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Wednesday, September 7, 2PM
At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to
help maintain or even improve our health. These habits
keep our brains healthy as we age and may delay the
onset of cognitive decline. Learn more about how
healthy living helps healthy aging. A representative
from the Alzheimer’s Association will be our guest
speaker.
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Come Hear!
Beautiful Music With Cross Island & Friends
A Tribute To The Rat Pack
The Evergreen Trio
Sunday, August 7, 7PM
Cellist Suzanne Mueller and pianist Elinor Abrams Zayas
join with violinist/violist Yeou-Cheng Ma and clarinetist
Sandy Tepper to present an evening of music that turns into
something approaching magic. Works presented will be by
composers including Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven, Gershwin,
and Porter. The performers will share information to
enhance the audience’s understanding and appreciation of
the pieces presented.
Sunday, July 24, 7PM
It was a time when going to Vegas was “the in
thing,” and the Rat Pack was the coolest bunch
of cats on both coasts. Performing your
favorite songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy
Davis Jr., The Evergreen Trio will have you singing and
swinging.
Honoring The Artist Carole King
Broadway, Always!
Sunday, September 18, 2:30PM
Artist Gail Storm (piano & vocals) accompanied by guitarist
Stew Cutler will perform songs from Carole King’s awardwinning Tapestry album in addition to many other tunes Ms.
King wrote.
Monday, September 12, 1PM
Take a stroll down Broadway with the charismatic theater
historian Harvey Granat, accompanied by songstress Cheryl
Segall and pianist David Lahm. Experience the songs we will
love forever by such greats as Gershwin, Berlin, Porter and
some of today’s bright stars, giving new meaning to the
“Traditional American Songbook.”
Experience the World Of Opera
Using videotaped examples, James J. Kolb, Ph.D., Professor of Drama at Hofstra University, will present the following two programs:
Manon Lescaut (Puccini)
Samson et Dalila (Saint-Saens)
Monday, August 1, 1PM
“Desperate passion” is the phrase Puccini used to describe
Thursday, September 15, 1PM
this opera. The French tale of a beautiful young woman
destroyed by her conflicting need for love and luxury.
Samson is presented as an aspiring leader. It is his vulnerable,
tender heart and his susceptibility to the protestations of love that
is the focus of the plot. Dalila is portrayed as a manipulative,
conniving woman who is bent on revenge.
Potpourri
Behind The Headlines
Tuesdays at 1PM: July 19, August 23,
September 27
Discuss the fast-changing nature of the issues that
face our nation. Join moderator Jerry Mantell in a
discussion of current events. Share your opinions, engage in
conversation, and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Can Albany Be Fixed?
Your Role In The Solution.
Thursday, September 29, 1PM
This non-partisan discussion focuses on questions and
ideas for making New York State government more
efficient and responsive to fellow citizens.
James Coll, Adjunct Professor of American and
Constitutional History at Nassau Community College,
will be our guest.
AARP Defensive Driving Courses
Courses:
Registration:
Thursdays, July 14 & July 28, 6:30PM-9:30PM
Beginning Friday, July 1, 9AM
Thursday, August 18, 9:30AM—4:00PM
Beginning Wednesday, July 20, 9AM
Wednesday, September 14, 9:30AM-4:00PM
Beginning Wednesday, August 24, 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, pen, AARP membership card, if applicable, and a check or money order payable to AARP.
H E R E COM E S T H E F U N !
# Registration is required for all programs, except movies, and is currently being accepted in the Children’s Room. Programs in July
and August are for Summer Reading Program participants only. When attending programs, parents and children earn tickets to be
used towards raffle prizes.
J ULY
AUGUST (CONT.)
# 5/Tues.
11AM
#5/Tues.
5:30PM
#5/Tues.
6:30PM
#6/Wed.
11AM
#6/Wed.
4:30PM
#8/Fri.
2PM
We’re Having a Ball! (Ages 4-13)
Storytime and craft.
11/Mon.
6:30PM
Family Movie: Bad News Bears (PG-1 Hr. 42 min.) #23/Tuesday
An aging, ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in a
competitive little league.
#24/Wed.
Yoga for Kids (Ages 6-13)
#19/Tues. 4:30PM
#19/Tues. 6:30PM
#22/Fri.
2PM
Music & Movement
(Ages 1½-2½ yrs-4 Consecutive Sessions)
Let’s swing, play and listen to stories!
Registration currently accepted.
Zumba for Kids (2 Consecutive Sessions)
(Ages 7-13)
Yoga for Kids (Ages 6-13)
Yoga fosters flexibility & coordination while
increasing concentration & self-esteem.
#10/Wed.
1-5PM Family Fun Day (Entire Family)
A day of games, stories and activities. Community
firefighters show how to keep fit.
#12/Friday
2PM
Free to Play (Ages 6 mos.-3½ yrs.)
(4 Consecutive Sessions)
A program in which children can interact !
Five Towns Martial Arts (Ages 4-up with parent)
The family that kicks together, sticks together!
#17/Wed.
4:30PM Mad Science of Long Island (ages 4-13)
Space is limited. A hands-on, interactive project.
#19/Friday
2-4PM Make a Relay Torch (Ages 4-13)
Summer Olympics project. Supplies limited.
#22/Monday
4:30PM Fore!! (Ages 4-13)
Join us as we create art with golf balls.
Harry Potter Party (Ages 8-up)
Come as your favorite HP character, or just come!
Choose your Hogwarts house: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff,
Ravenclaw or Slytherin. Join us for a night of magic!
Ninja Storytime & Craft (Ages 4-13)
Listen to a story and create a Ninja craft.
25/Mon. 6:30PM
Family Movie: Miracle (PG-2 Hrs. 16 min.)
Based on a true story, the U.S. Hockey team won
gold at the 1980 Winter Olympics.
#26/Tues. 6:30PM
Warren Levi Karate (2 Sessions)
(Ages 4-up with parent)
Experts demonstrate techniques of traditional Karate.
Second Session: August 9 at 6:30PM.
A UGUST
#1/Mon.
6:30PM
Family Movie: The Sandlot (PG-1Hr. 42 min.)
A film focusing on the adventures of a boy trying to fit
into a new neighborhood.
#3/Wed.
11AM
Move & Groove (Ages 2½-3½ yrs.)
(4 Consecutive Sessions)
Let’s swing, play and listen to stories!
Registration begins Wednesday, July 20.
#3/Wed.
#5/Fri.
5PM
2PM
Fitwize 4 Kids (Ages 4-13; parents welcome)
Fitness, dance and sports help children grow
strong, healthy and confident.
Jump, Bump, & Bounce Storytime & Craft (Ages 4-13)
15/ Mon.
29/Monday
S EPTEMBER
Slam Dunk Storytime (Ages 6-13)
Enjoy stories about basketball and make a
mini-basketball hoop.
6:30PM Family Movie: Kicking & Screaming (PG-1 Hr. 35 min.)
Learn that winning isn’t everything.
6:30PM Fitwize 4 Kids (Ages 4-13; parents welcome)
Fitness, dance, and sports help children grow strong,
healthy, and confident.
4:30PM End of Summer Reading Party (Invitation Only)
Food, games, and prizes.
Rain Date: Thursday, August 25, 4:00PM.
6:30PM Family Movie: A IR B UD ( PG-1 Hr. 40 min.)
A young man struggling with the loss of his dad finds
solace in his pet dog, Bud.
6/Tuesday
11AM
# 8/Thursday
7PM
#13/Tuesday
6:30PM Book Bites: A Handful of Stars (Lord)
(Grades 3-5)
Lily & Selma forge a friendship when discovering a mutual love of dogs. Snacks and beverages will be served.
Register and pick up a copy of the book beginning
Tuesday, August 9.
4:30PM Autumn Storytime & Craft (Ages 4-up)
#21/Wed.
25/Sunday
#27/Tuesday
2PM
Baby & Me (Ages 6-17 mos.)
(4 Consecutive Sessions)
Activities include: handling play materials, hearing stories, listening to songs, and looking at pictures.
Registration begins Tuesday, August 23.
Tween Book Discussion (Grades 6-8)
Join us to discuss Echo , by Pam Muñoz Ryan. Snacks
and beverages will be served. Register and pick up a
copy of the book beginning Thursday, August 11.
Family Movie: Z OOTOPIA (PG: 1 Hr. 48 min.)
The metropolis Zootopia is where animals live & thrive.
6:30PM PJ Storytime
(Ages 4-up) Wear PJs.
PPL Quick Look Calendar
July
# 1/ Fri.
9AM
Registration: Defensive Driving
# 5/ Tues.
6/ Wed.
6/ Wed.
# 7/ Thurs.
7/ Thurs.
# 11/ Mon.
12 / Tues.
9AM
1PM
7PM
9AM
7PM
9AM
1PM
Registration: Glamorize It!
My Name Is Lucy Barton (Strout): Book Talk
Knitting Circle (4 Consec.Sessions)
Registration: Fun With Acrylics
New Beginnings: Meet & Mingle
Registration: Zumba Gold
Astrology: Demo/Discussion
14 / Thurs.
1PM
Kimbell Art Museum: Lecture
#14/ Thurs.
18/ Mon.
#18/ Mon.
6:30 PM Defensive Driving (2 Sessions)
1PM
Vive La France: Media Lecture
7PM
Fun with Acrylics
1PM
Behind the Headlines
# 20/ Wed.
# 21/ Thurs.
24/ Sun.
25/ Mon.
9AM
11AM
7PM
11AM
Registration Defensive Driving
Glamourize It! Craft Program
Tribute To The Rat Pack
Meetups: Coloring/Board Games
# 26/ Tues.
9AM
Registration: Fun with Acrylics
1PM
Audrey Hepburn : Media Lecture
1/ Mon.
1 PM
2 / Tues.
Manon Lescaut: Media Lecture
Film: Bridge of Spies
10AM;
1PM;7PM (PG 13-140 min.)
August
# 3/ Wed.
9:15AM
Zumba Gold (4 Sessions)
4/Thurs.
1PM
Saving Sophie (Balson): Book Talk
7/ Sun.
7PM
Cross Island & Friends: Concert
8/ Mon.
1 PM
Organic Foods: Need to Know
#8/Mon.
7PM
Fun with Acrylics
PENINSULA PUBLIC LIBRARY
280 Central Avenue
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 239-3262
Email: ppl@peninsulapublic.org
Web: http://www.peninsulapublic.org
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
Gloria Pomerantz, Editor & Outreach Coordinator
16/Tues.
17/Wed.
#18/Thurs.
22/Mon.
23/Tues.
#24/Wed.
25/Thurs.
29/Mon.
30/Tues.
19/ Tues.
28 / Thurs.
August
#10/Wed.
11/Thurs.
11/Thurs.
15/ Mon.
Registration: Harvest Wreath Craft
Henri Rousseau: Art Lecture
Meet Author Christine Reilly
The Crucible: Media Lecture
Film: Trumbo
10AM;
1PM;7PM (R-125 min.)
7PM
9:30AM
7PM
1PM
9AM
1PM
Title Swap
Defensive Driving Class
Psychic Medium Winter Brook
Behind The Headlines
Registration Defensive Driving
The Met Breuer: Art Lecture
11AM
Meet-Ups: Coloring/Board Games
Film: Brooklyn
10AM;
1PM;7PM (PG 13-120 min.)
September
1/ Thurs..
7/ Wed.
# 8 / Thurs.
8/ Thurs.
1 PM
2PM
11AM
1 PM
Bronzes! Art Lecture
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Create A Harvest Wreath
Bernini: Art Lecture
12/ Mon.
12/ Mon.
#14/ Wed.
15/ Thurs.
17/ Sat.
18/ Sun.
20/ Tues.
22/ Thurs.
26/ Mon.
27/ Tues.
1 PM
7PM
9:30AM
1 PM
9:30AM
2:30PM
1PM
1 PM
11AM
1PM
Broadway, Always!: Concert
Plan for Retirement: Lecture
Defensive Driving Course
Samson et Dalila: Media Lecture
ESL Classes Resume (On-Going)
Carole King Tribute
Our Souls At Night (Haruf) : Book Talk
Jerusalem: 1000-1400: Art Lecture
Meet-Ups: Coloring/Board Games
Behind The Headlines
1 PM
Can Albany Be Fixed?: Lecture
29/ Thurs.
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9AM
1PM
7PM
1PM
Registration Required
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LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday-Thursday: 9:00AM-9:00PM except
Wednesday: July 27, August 31, September 28,
Open 11:00AM-9:00PM
Friday:
9:00AM-6:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM-1:00PM July 2 through Sept. 3
9:00AM-5:00PM Beginning Sept. 10
Sunday: 9:00AM-1:00PM July 10 through Sept. 4
12:00PM-5:00PM Beginning Sept. 11
PPL CLOSED:
Sunday, July 3, & Mon., July 4 (Independence Day)
Sunday, Sept. 4, & Mon., Sept. 5 (Labor Day)