October/November/December 2017 Volume 51

Steven S. Kussin

Monday, October 2 7PM

Meet the author and learn about the captivating story of Dr. Kussin

and his close group of friends as they entered and experienced

college during the 1960s. Dr. Kussin, former principal of

Lawrence High School, will discuss and sign copies of his book.

Five Freshmen: A Story of the Sixties

Paullina Simons

Tuesday, October 17 7PM

PPL is thrilled to present an evening with Paullina Simons, the international

bestselling author of The Bronze Horseman Trilogy and other novels.

Jill Santopolo

Monday, October 23 7PM

Join us for a special Author Event & Book Discussion of The Light We

Lost, with bestselling author and Hewlett native Jill Santopolo.

In The Light We Lost Me Before You meets One Day in a timely love story set in NYC and Israel, which

focuses on the heartrending choice one woman must make. Editorial Director

of Philomel Books, Jill is also the author of children’s and young-adult

novels.

  Just in time for the Holidays: Handmade Gift Workshops!

Booktober Craft Event: Make a Tiny Book! Monday, October 16, 6:30PM

Bookbinder Arielle Hessler will explain how to make a leather and felt tiny book to fit a keychain or necklace. Each book is less than 2” tall, yet a completely functional journal perfect for jotting down quick ideas, notes, or poems. Open to ages 12 and up.  

Design Your Own Holiday Gift Basket! Monday, November 13, 7PM

Learn to make your own Gift Basket with Elaine Langsam from Basket-mania! Everyone will go home with their own creation. Ages 18 and up.

Holiday Aromatherapy Monday, December 4, 7PM

Tara Penske returns to lead this workshop, which will explain how to make such seasonal aromatic prod-ucts as peppermint body scrub, citrus berry hand sanitizer and more. Learn about essential oils which will make your holidays more relaxing! Open to ages 12 and up.  

*Registration required for each program.*

Plus, Don’t Miss PPL’s Exciting BOOKTOBER Author Lineup!

 

 

Adult Programs

Grand Catskill Hotels and Luxury Resorts

Thursday, November 2, 1PM

Monica Randall, author of Phantoms of the Hudson Valley, will present this lecture about the great Catskill hotels and luxury resorts of the last century, and the haunting ruins that remain today. These elegant palaces, perched atop cliffs overlooking the Hudson River, were built in the early 1900s for wealthy New Yorkers looking to escape city life.

A Visit with Martin H. Levinson, author of Brooklyn Boomer:

Growing up in the Fifties Thursday, November 9, 1PM

Martin H. Levinson grew up in Brooklyn following World War II. He will revisit his middle-class childhood and discuss significant cultural events of that era, such as the advent of television, rock & roll, desegregation and more. Part memoir, part social history, his book is a portrait of an iconic mid-twentieth century American community.

Exploring Long Island’s Jewish Heritage Wednesday, December 6, 1PM

Hollywood in the White House Wednesday, October 18, 1PM

In this multimedia lecture, Max Alvarez, an author with over 20 years of experience in the areas of journalism and media criticism, looks at TV and film projects which have portrayed the Executive Branch.

Comparing Mozart’s Operas Tuesday, October 31, 1PM

Dr. Mel Haber will describe the history and content of the four Mozart operas, while presenting film and audio clips.

Broadway: A Brief Biography Thursday, November 16, 1PM

Theatre Historian John Kenrick, author of Musical Theatre: A History, will present a look at the history of Broadway and the New York Theatre world, including the rise and fall and rise of 42nd Street.

All About All About Eve Thursday, December 14, 1PM

Theatre Historian John Kenrick will explain how Hollywood made this story of Broadway backstabbing into a masterpiece.

It’s a Wonderful Life Thursday, December 21, 1PM

Lecturer Sal St. George presents the history, characters and shares original artwork from the 1946 Frank Capra film.

Andrew Lloyd Webber: Four Decades of Music and Dance Thursday, December 28, 1PM

Dr. James Kolb will present a look at the career of the musical theatre legend, from his first hit shows to his current projects.

Love as Portrayed by Major Artists Thursday, October 19, 1PM

Nassau County Museum of Art docent and lecturer Evelyn Silver will discuss artists such as Schiele and Kahlo and how they

captured the essence of love.

American Artists in WWI Thursday, October 26, 1PM

Art Historian Vivian Gordon will discuss how artists recorded American life as the country

reacted to World War I.

Iconic Photographs Monday, November 6, 1PM

Art History Professor Mary Vahey will explore the stories behind influential

images that changed the world.

Becoming Picasso Monday, November 13, 1PM

Art History Professor Thomas Germano will examine the birth of the artist’s genius and how

he changed the direction of his art.

Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting

Thursday, November 30, 1PM

Art Historian Vivian Gordon will share insights about the artist and others who painted scenes of

everyday life.

Repatriating Art: Stolen Beauty Monday, December 11, 1PM

Art History Professor Thomas Germano will examine the journeys of important artworks

taken from their owners.

Dr. Rhoda Miller specializes in Jewish research and Holocaust studies and is the author of The Jewish Community of Long Island. She will speak about her research, which reflects the roles of peddlers, local

businesses, synagogues, and families.

 

 

Teens! Teens! Teens!

Children’s Programs

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

-You may register online, by telephone, or in person when required. -Please adhere to all program age requirements & attendance policies. With the exception of story times, siblings outside of the program age limits will not be permitted in the program. -If you have any questions, the Library staff is happy to assist you!

Juvenile Library Cards are available to children under the age of 17 who are able to write their first name. A parent or guardian must sign the library registration form in the presence of Library staff.

Calling from Carowak! Local Author Story Time Event Sunday, October 8, 2PM

Dennis Kantor, English teacher at Yeshiva Darchei Torah in Far Rockaway, will be coming to share his newly published children’s book, Calling from Carowak.

Hear Mr. Kantor read aloud and join Miss Toni for an alien craft! Ages 7-10. No registration required.

Doggone Safe! With Linda Keehn & Gracie Thursday, November 30, 5:30PM Certified dog trainer and dog bite safety educator Linda Keehn comes to the library to promote “Doggone Safe” - a dog bite prevention initiative. Children will learn how to understand canine body language and practice greeting and petting pups with licensed therapy dog, Gracie. Registration required.

Babysitting 101: Babysitting Certification Series

For teens Grades 7-12 who wish to prepare for babysitting and child care jobs. This series will

help you become responsible and reliable. A Completion Certificate will be awarded

following attendance at both sessions. Refreshments will be served. Registration

required. Register online, in person or by calling (516) 239-3262, ext. 216.

Part One: Wednesday, November 29, 6:30PM

Nassau Police Department Fourth Precinct representatives will discuss how to stay safe, keep others safe and how to handle

different types of situations. 

Part Two: Wednesday, December 6, 6:30PM

Katherine Crean, RN will focus on first aid techniques, baby and toddler care, as well as other babysitting basics.

  

Jewelry-Making Workshop: Make a Bracelet with Deb

Wednesday, November 22, 6:30PM Take a break and create! Participants will make

and take their own unique creations.

 

 

Baby Programs

Play, learn, and have fun with young ones at the library! Join Miss Katie for late morning nursery rhymes, lap sits, music, short stories and more! Monthly registration is required.

Great Beginnings October 11 & 25, 11:30AM Ages 6-18 months Mother Goose Mornings November 8 & 22, 11:30AM Ages 6-18 months Baby’s First Story Time December 13 & 27, 11:30AM Ages 6-18 months

Toddler Programs

Move, groove, bump, and bounce! High energy interactive story times for toddlers with Miss Toni. Monthly registration is required.

Tales for Tots October 4 & 18, 11:30AM Ages 20-36 months Wiggle & Giggle November 1, 15, & 29 11:30AM Ages 20-36 months Tumbling Tots December 6 & 20, 11:30AM Ages 20-36 months

October Sessions, 10:30AM Tuesdays, October 3, 17, 24 & 31

November & December Sessions, 10:30AM

Every Tuesday of each month

Just for Fun! Free Play

Drop in, hang out and have fun! Join the library playgroup to play, chat, and make new friends. For Ages 0-5 (not yet in grade school). No registration required.

Caregiver Signs & Me!

October 26, 1:30PM November 2, 11:00AM Ages 0-4 Sing, play, and sign with Instructor Lisamarie Curley. You can learn to sign at any age! Preschoolers who sign are learning a second language and babies who learn sign language have the ability to tell you what they want be-fore they can talk. Help your child develop future literacy. Registration required.

Family Programs Fun for everyone! No registration required.

Simple Saturday Make & Take Crafts

October 7 & 21 November 4 & 18 December 2 & 16

Crafts for all ages available in the Children’s room between 10AM and 4PM.

Sensory-Friendly Flicks November 19, 1:30PM - The Nut Job (PG 1hr 25mins) December 17, 1:30PM -Home Alone (PG 1hr 43mins)

Lights up a little, sound down a bit, & children are free to move around as needed. Everyone is invited to relax and have some snacks.

Early Childhood Caregiver attendance required.  

Children’s Programs

 

 

Paws2Read

Is your child a shy, hesitant, or reluctant reader? Does your child

dislike reading in front of people? Try reading with a therapy dog licensed with Therapy Dogs International.

Registration is accepted at the Children’s Desk only. No waitlists.

10 minute sessions available first come, first serve basis. Ages 5-13.

Read with Coco!

October 3, 5:30 PM October 25, 6:30 PM

November 21, 5:00 PM

Read with Harley! October 11, 6:30 PM October 18, 6:30 PM

November 2, 5:30 PM November 15, 6:30 PM November 27, 6:00 PM

December 7, 6:30 PM December 14, 6:30 PM December 21, 5:30 PM

Read with Java!

October 19, 6:30 PM October 26, 6:30 PM

November 2, 6:30 PM November 30, 6:30 PM December 11, 6:30 PM December 21, 6:30 PM

Read with Peachy!

October 16, 5:00 PM October 30, 5:00 PM

December 11, 4:00 PM December 18, 5:00 PM

Story & Craft Times, Ages 5-10

November 8, 4:00PM: Whodunnit? Mystery Story Time November 29, 4:30PM: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt!

December 21, 3:45PM: Pizza Party Story Time Registration required.

Zumba4Kids, Ages 5-12 October 11 & 25, 5:30PM November 1 & 15, 5:30PM December 6 & 20, 5:30PM

High energy dance exercise with Kristen Fonte. Registration required.

School Age Registration required unless otherwise noted.

Tinker Time, Ages 5-12 October 3, 6:30PM November 2, 3:45PM December 7, 3:45PM STEAM-based play and activity stations to explore. Registration required.

Legomania! Ages 5-12 October 10, 6:30PM

November 21, 6:30PM December 13, 4:30PM

A monthly meetup to build!

Choose a prompt from the Build-it! Box or create your own masterpiece.

No Registration required.

Tween Time, Ages 10-14 October 24, 7:00PM: DIY Bath Salts, Soaks, & Balms

November 14, 7:00PM: Fall Wreath Workshop December 5, 7:00PM: Cupcake Wars

Crafts, projects, & more for the older crowd! Registration required.

The Pigeon Wants to Party! Ages 4-7

November 16, 3:45PM

A celebration of Mo Willem’s famous favorite characters.

Registration Required.

Club Poet, Ages 8-12 October 19, 3:30PM November 27, 4:30PM Poetry workshops with Miss Katie. Registration required.

Fall Craft, Ages 5-12 October 26, 3:45PM

Paint a pumpkin! Bring a real pumpkin or paint a paper pumpkin. Registration required.

American Girls, Ages 8-12 December 18, 4:00PM

American Girl games, activities, crafts & more! All dolls welcome to attend. Registration required.

Mini Masters of Library Science, Ages 5-12 October 30, 4:00PM

Do you have what it takes to become a librarian? Complete the junior librarianship challenge and earn your

Mini Masters certificate! No Registration required.

JumpBunch! 60 Second Challenge Ages 8-13 November 9, 6:00PM

Minute to win it games & activities with Linda Ibrahim.

Registration required.

Children’s Programs

 

 

PPL Readers

Afternoon Book Discussions with

Mira Rosenfeld Sennett Copies of both books will be available in advance of

each discussion in the Programming Office.

Suddenly, Love by Aharon Appelfeld Monday, October 16, 3PM

A lonely older man and his devoted young caretaker transform each other’s lives in ways

they could never have imagined.

A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz Monday, November 13, 3PM

PPL Jewish Book Month Selection. This is the captivating story of a writer who witnessed the birth of a nation and lived through its turbulent history.

Afternoon Game Time  Tuesdays in October, November & December

2:30PM Canasta, Mah Jongg & Scrabble open play.

Special October Afternoon Game Time Event:

On Tuesdays, October 17, 24 & 31, Afternoon Game Time will include supervised play.

Instructor Ann Seligman will be on-site to advise Intermediate and Beyond Mah Johngg & Canasta players

from 2:30-4.

Adult Programs

Fitness & Wellness

Fall Qi Gong Series with Marianna Farina

7 Mondays at 10AM

October 2, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20

Back by popular demand! Qigong, a powerful system of healing and energy, will enhance the immune system,

promote relaxation, reestablish balance and harmony of the mind, body and spirit.

Create & Celebrate Fall! For participants ages 18 and up. Registration is

required for both programs and may be made online beginning October 2 or by calling 239-3262, ext 216.

 Fall Paint Night with Joan Lazarus

Monday, October 30, 7PM

A fun night out to creatively capture the season!

Fall Floral Bouquet Monday, November 20, 7PM

In this Flower Arranging Workshop led by Theresa Soto of Flowers by Voegler, you will learn to make and be able to take home your own seasonal floral design.

Slow Flow Mat Yoga with Miriam Abrahams 3 Wednesdays at 9:15 AM

November 8 & 22; December 6

This morning slow flow yoga series focuses on balance and breathing. Please bring a mat.

S-t-r-e-t-c-h and Tone with Barbara Weinberg 2 Mondays at 9:15 AM

December 11 & 18

In this class, Certified Exercise Instructor Barbara Weinberg will show how to firm up while increasing

flexibility using exercise balls and bands.

Registration for all fitness classes may be made online, in-person or by phone at 239-3262, ext 216.

Laughs at the Library! The Comedy of Nichols and May

Monday, November 20, 1PM

Lecturer Ira Epstein will revisit the side-splitting improv comedy duo of Mike

Nichols and Elaine May. Their series of comedy albums reached the Billboard

Top 40 between 1959 and 1962.

 

 

Community Programs

December Movie Madness Wednesday, December 20 at 1 and 6:30PM The Big Sick (R-120 min)

Starring Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan.

Wednesday, December 27 at 1 and 6PM Wonder Woman ( PG-127 min)

Starring Gal Gadot and Chris Pine.  

Downstairs Art Gallery at PPL

Bentley Room Art Exhibit: Inspirational Minds September 25 - November 15

What inspires an artist?

Nature, beauty, love, sorrow, depression, success, faith, fear, spirituality …

This display by the West End Arts Visual Artists Guild will

feature paintings and photography which express their creative inspirations.

Artist: Kathleen Regan. Hurricane Irma not welcome here. Acrylic, 2017.

What’s Showing at PPL...

Community Information Session Featuring Atlantic Beach Bridge Concerns

Wednesday, November 8, 7PM

Join us to welcome Vincent Grasso, Nassau County Bridge Authority Executive, and NY State Assemblywoman Melissa Miller for this information session about

the Atlantic Beach Bridge and other local concerns. Open to all. 

Smarter Social Security Thursday, November 9, 7PM

In this interactive workshop, retirement expert Daniel Mazzola will provide an overview of Social Security benefits and will highlight strategies for maximizing

survivor benefits.

How to Avoid Financial Scams Thursday, December 7, 1PM

This program, facilitated by representatives from New York Community Bank, will offer tips for seniors and others on how to avoid financial exploitation and other

unscrupulous business practices.

Elder Law Workshop Wednesday, December 13, 7PM

Join us for an enlightening Elder Law and Estate Planning Seminar with attorney Gideon Bari. Topics

discussed will also include wills, asset protection, Medicaid considerations and more.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Monday, December 18, 1PM

If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider meditation. Dr. Joseph Diamond, Northwell Health

Cardiologist, will discuss the many benefits of soothing mindful meditation.

Connect with PPL! @PenPubLibrary

Look for PPL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest, and stay in touch and up to date with programs and news. 

 

 

AARP Defensive Driving

Monday and Tuesday, November 6 & 7, 6:30-9:30PM Monday, December 4, 9:30-4PM

Registration for both sessions begins Wednesday, October 4 for District 15 residents. Out-of-district

residents may register, if spots are available, one week before class. 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 AARP members.

Behind The Headlines  Tuesdays, October 10, November 14 & December 12, 1PM

Join moderator Jerry Mantell in a lively current events discussion. Engage in conversation, share your opinions

and enjoy a cup of coffee.

ESL Classes  Fall Session is Ongoing Saturdays at 9:30AM

PPL offers free classes to district residents to improve English language skills such as

speaking, reading and writing, using the library’s resources and technology.

Sunday, October 15 at 2 PM

Libby Skala Presents Lilia!

Lilia Skala was an actress and architect when she escaped Austria and came to America in 1939. She

worked in a zipper factory, learned English, and began acting again, earning an Oscar nomination

for Lilies of the Field, and appearing in the Broadway shows Three Penny Opera and Diary of Anne Frank, and in movies such as Ship of Fools, Charly, and Flashdance. Her granddaughter Libby Skala is an award-winning playwright and actor.

Libby’s celebration of her grandmother’s extraordinary life promises to be an afternoon of

exquisite theater.  

In Concert: Lois Morton

Returns!

Sunday, December 10 at 2PM

Singer-songwriter Lois Morton presents wonderful songs and stories about three great ladies and their

lives: Edith Piaf, Marlene Dietrich and Sophie Tucker. 

Gemini Journey in Concert: Cities of Light

Sunday, November 5 at 2PM Gemini Journey is the Violin/Cello duo of Diane Block and Terry Batts. Diane

has performed with the American Philharmonic Orchestra and was Orchestra Director at Farmingdale for 25 years. Terry taught at the Juilliard School and has been Lawrence High School Orchestra Director for 18

years. Join us for an afternoon of international favorites.

 

 

Live Performances

One-Woman Show:

Lilia!

Ongoing Favorites LIBRARY HOURS: Monday-Thursday: 9:00AM-9:00PM except

Wednesday: October 25, November 29, December 27: Open 11:00AM-9:00PM

Friday: 9:00AM-6:00PM Saturday: 9:00AM-5:00PM Sunday: 12:00PM-5:00PM

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Email: ppl@peninsulapublic.org Web: http://www.peninsulapublic.org

PPL BOARD MEETINGS: Thursdays at 7:45PM

October 19, November 16, December 21

PPL CLOSURES: October 9: Columbus Day hours 1-5PM

November 11:Veterans Day. November 23:Thanksgiving Day.

December 24 & December 25: Christmas.

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