NORTH MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
1691 Meadowbrook Road
North Merrick, New York 11566
(516) 378-7474 (516) 378-0876 (fax)
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LIBRARY LINKS

May 2010
Volume 13, Issue 5


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Sunday Concert

Libby & Co. Jazz Trio

 

Composer and saxophonist Libby Richman leads an ensemble that will delight you with their interpretation of favorite jazz standards as well as original contemporary jazz in a “Guided Tour of Jazz.” Her sound echoes many influences, including classical, Latin and pop music.

The ensemble, featuring Alan Rosenthal on piano and Fred Weidenhammer on bass, will perform Cole Porter selections ( Love for Sale )as well as some ballads, including There is No Greater Love.

Libby and her ensemble have performed, to great acclaim, at many venues throughout the tri-state area.

In addition, she has performed with Leslie Gore, Martha Reeves, The Shirelles, the Earls, The Duprees, The Kit McClure Big Band and The Guy Lombardo Orchestra (under the direction of Al Pierson).

Libby’s lively commentary on the hows and whys of this versatile and challenging American art form will surely add to your enjoyment of this afternoon of music.

You’re invited to sit back, tune in and enjoy!

Date: Sunday, May 16th
Time: 2pm


JUNE BUS TRIP: The NEW Yankee Stadium

Get the ultimate behind- the- scenes tour of the all new Yankee Stadium! The stadium, although brand new, still retains almost all the aspects of the former “House that Ruth Built.” Enjoy the thrill of sitting in the same dugout . Walk the hollowed grounds and enter the clubhouse of past and present Yankee greats. Your tour will include the dugout area-sit in the best seats in the house. Imagine yourself as a sports reporter in the Press Box. Visit the locker room of your heroes in the Clubhouse (availability not guaranteed!). Discover the most unique place in sports- Monument Park. Hear the fascinating stories of the legends and the myths of Yankee history. A delicious lunch awaits you at Mario’s, winner of the James Beard Award for Best Regional Classic Restaurant- the only one selected in the NY area! Choose among three entrees, with a carafe of wine on each table. Before lunch, you may stroll fabled Arthur Avenue and shop for Italian delicacies. After lunch, relax on the coach bus while our knowledgeable guide takes us on a fascinating tour of the Bronx-from the famed Grand Concourse to the elegant mansions of Riverdale. A check payable to McCarney Tours for $87.00, is due at registration which begins Friday, May 21st . Please note: all areas in Yankee Stadium are subject to change and based on availability. Walking/standing is required.

Date: Thursday, June 24th
Time: 8:30am—6pm

Film Festival: Nine

Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz, Sophia Loren, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Kate Hudson and Marion Cotillard, the blockbuster cast of Nine is guaranteed to be a visual, as well as musical, treat!

Nine is the story of an arrogant, self-centered movie director who finds himself struggling with his latest project. In desperation he looks to the women in his life-his wife, mistress, muse and mother- for inspiration. He becomes obsessed with finding a balance between his art and his personal life, as well as the women who have shaped his life.

Rated: PG
118 min.

Date: Wednesday, May 19th
Time: 1:30 and 7pm


AARP 55/Alive Driving Course

You must be 50 years of age or older to be eligible for this class. Bring a brown bag lunch and beverage . Registration for NMPL cardholders only ( have library card with you ) begins Monday, May 3rd. A fee of $1 2 .00 for AARP members ( your NUMBER must be on check!) non-members , $14.00 payable to AARP – check only is d ue at that time . AARP regulation: NO refunds!

Date: Thursday, May 13th
Time: 10:30am-5pm

Book Discussion: Anna In-Between

Anna In-Between is a small story that tackles some very big themes. In this vivid new novel, Elizabeth Nunez deftly explores family strife and immigrant identity.

Anna, the product of an upper-class Caribbean family, is a divorced book editor living in New York, who returns to her island home to visit her aging parents. Once there, she discovers that her mother has been silently suffering from breast cancer and that her father has chosen not to see the obvious or address it.

As Anna tries to get her mother treated in America, she finds herself caught between her parents as well as between cultures. She struggles with what it means to be born of one place, but yet to be part of another.

Nunez hooks the reader with expressive prose and convincing characters, while probing the complexities of identity politics. Refreshments will be served, compliments of The Friends. Linda Judenberg will moderate. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.

Date: Friday, May 14th
Time: 1:30pm

Cooking: Spring English Tea Party

May is a magical month for celebrating special occasions of all kinds– Mother’s Day, bridal showers, graduations or a beautiful afternoon tea, to name a few!

Barbara Sheridan will share her talents and tips that will enable you to entertain in this elegant and easy manner. You’ll be able to enjoy your own party with time to chat with your guests while savoring a lovely spread.

Bring your spring hat (if you wish) and a teacup(essential) to this special event. Learn the fine art of tea entertaining with a special menu featuring traditional raisin scones, light and airy shortcakes with strawberries and cream, English cucumber tea sandwiches, lemon tarts, red velvet cake with creamed cheese frosting, and of course, to top it off, English tea in your own cup. Be sure to save the date.

Date: Wednesday, May 26th
Time: 7:30pm

Defensive Driving

For ALL AGES, especially that new teen driver! Become eligible to reduce your points (those already on your record) as well as your car insurance premiums. A fee of $35.00, check only to 3D Insurance Services, is due at registration, which will begin Wednesday, May 5th

Date: Saturday, May 15th
Time: 10:30am-5pm

HOT NEWS AND HAPPENINGS IN THE CHILDREN’S ROOM

 

We will accept phone registration 30 minutes after sign-ups begin, space permitting.

 

DIRT CAKE –WITH THE BAKING COACH

For grades K-5
Tuesday, May 11th 7-8pm
REGISTRATION begins: Tuesday, May 4th at 7pm (limited to 24 children).
Eating “dirt” can be fun! Create this special cake—you can even eat the worms!

 

PLAYHOORAY—BABIES

For children ages 3-17 months with adult
Wednesday, May 12th 10:30-11am.
REGISTRATION
begins: Wednesday, May 5th 10am (up to 20 children).
Lively introduction to nursery rhymes, books, music and movement.

 

PLAYHOORAY—KIDS

For children ages 18 months—3 1/2 with adult
Wednesday, May 12th 11:15-12pm
REGISTRATION
begins: Wednesday, May 5th 10am (up to 25 children)
Stories, music, dancing parades and more!

 

TOT’S NIGHT OUT WITH AMUSEMENT PARK CRAFT

For ages 18 months-5 years old with adult
Tuesday, May 25th 7-8pm.
REGISTRATION
begins: Tuesday, May 18th 7pm (up to 25 children).
Join us for an hour of interactive family evening fun! Features games, stories, music and a craft!

 

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT—SILK SCARF PAINTING

For grades 2-6
Friday, May 7th 4-5pm.
REGISTRATION
began: Friday April 30th 3:30pm
Design a beautiful silk scarf. The perfect gift for that special loved one.
With Angela DePalma. This craft is limited to 20 children.

 

DOLPHIN RING TOSS CRAFT

For ages 3-6 with adult
Friday, June 4th 4-5pm.
REGISTRATION
begins: Friday, May 28th 3:30pm.
Paint the dolphin and the rings and design your own special game of ring toss! With Joanne Manning.

 

COMING NEXT MONTH

“Dive” right into a Summer of Fun. Look for details about our

MAKE A SPLASH-READ

Summer Reading Club 2010 in the June Library Links Newsletter!
The Reading Club is for North Merrick children entering grades K-6 in September.


Young Adult Programs

 

 

Teen Advisory Board

Teen volunteers needed to help make decisions regarding teen services and events at the library.
This month we will be working on preparing prizes and programs for the Summer Reading Club.
Community Service Credits will be awarded. Refreshments will be served.
Date: Tuesday, May 11th
Time: 4:00—5:00 p.m.

 

May Flowers Chocolate Bouquet for Tweens

Make a beautiful and edible bouquet of chocolate flowers! Each participant will be able
to “paint” and decorate enough flowers for a bouquet to share, plus plenty to enjoy yourself!
Date: Thursday, May 13th
Time: 7:00—8:30 p.m.

 

Dinner and Movie: New Moon

Whether you are Team Jacob or Team Edward, everyone is invited to enjoy pizza and the movie
with your favorite vampires and werewolves! Know everything there is to know about the Twilight Saga?
Stay after the movie to test your knowledge with some trivia games. Prizes will be awarded!
Date: Thursday, May 20th
Time: 6:00—8:45 p.m.

 

Registration takes place two weeks prior to each event.

 


Changes to the Adult Collections

The adult collections have been reorganized to make them more accessible to the public. Twenty-four topical displaysare changed periodically with themes reflecting upcoming events, seasonal changes and popular topics of general interest.The reference room is also now the home of the oversize and art books. The DVD collection has been brokendown by genre-look for identifying signs – and is located in the two hallways.

If you need additional assistance in locating an item, please go to the reference desk.


NEW PLAYAWAYS AT THE LIBRARY

The North Merrick Library Playaway collection is growing. Now you can listen to some of your favorite books while you run or perform activities at home. There’s no need for any special equipment, juggling cassettes or CDs. The entire book is already loaded on the durable Playaway unit, which is about half the size of a deck of cards. Each Playaway comes with earphones (if you prefer you can purchase a pair at the circulation desk), a triple-A battery, and a lanyard. Thanks to its high-quality digital technology, Playaway offers sharp, clear, flawless sound each and every time you turn it on.

MONDAY, MAY 3

 

Registration: AARP Driving Course

All day

 

 

TUESDAY, MAY 4

 

Registration: Dirt Cake for grades K-5

7pm

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5

 

Registration: Defensive Driving

10am

Registration: Playhooray

10am

 

 

FRIDAY, MAY 7

 

Mother’s Day Craft

4pm

 

 

SUNDAY, MAY 9

 

Mother’s Day

Closed

 

TUESDAY, MAY 11

 

YA Teen Advisory Board

4-5pm

Dirt Cake Program

7pm

 


WEDNESDAY, MAY 12

 

Playhooray Babies

10:30am

Playhooray Kids

11:15am

 

THURSDAY, MAY 13

 

AARP Driving Course (pre-registered)

10:30—5pm

Tweens May Flowers Chocolate Bouquet

7-8:30pm

 

FRIDAY, MAY 14

 

Book Discussion: Anna In-Between

1:30pm

SATURDAY, MAY 15

 

Defensive Driving

10:30—5pm

 

 

SUNDAY, MAY 16

 

Concert: Libby & Co. Jazz Trio

2 pm

 

 

TUESDAY, MAY 18

 

Registration: June Bus Trip

All Day

Registration: Tot’s Night Out for ages
18 months –5 yrs. with adult

7pm

Board Meeting

7:30pm

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19

 

Film: Nine

1:30 & 7pm

 

 

THURSDAY, MAY 20

 

YA Dinner & Movie: New Moon

6-8:45pm

 

FRIDAY, MAY 21

 

Registration: Bus Trip-Yankee
Stadium

All day

 

 

TUESDAY, MAY 25

 

Tots’ Night Out

7pm

 

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26

 

Cooking: Tea Party

7:30pm

 

FRIDAY, MAY 28

 

Registration: Dolphin Ring Toss Craft ages 3-5 with adult

3:30pm

 


Board of Trustees

William Pezzulo, President
Marion H. Schurade, Vice President
George J. Brucia
Elise Johnsen
Mark V. Davis
Thomas Witt , Library Director

 


Library Hours

Monday 10 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 9 pm
Thursday 10 am - 9 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

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