NewsletterCold Spring HarborLibrary & Environmental Center

Expanding Your Horizons Since 1886

Serving the communities of Cold Spring Harbor, Laurel Hollow & Lloyd Harbor | September / October 2019

Library HoursMonday – Thursday 9:30am – 9:00pmFriday & Saturday 9:30am – 5:00pmSunday (September 15, 2019-June 14, 2020)1:00 – 5:00pm

The Library Will Be ClosedMonday, September 2 (Labor Day)

Library Board MeetingsAll are welcome.Thursday, September 5, 7:00 p.m.Monday, October 7, 7:00 p.m.

Contact UsWebsite: www.cshlibrary.orgPhone: (631) 692-6820Fax: (631) 692-6827

MOVIE ON THE LAWNFriday, September 13, 7:00pm

Bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy an outdoor movie! We’ll be showing Captain Marvel (PG-13; 124 min).

THE GREAT GIVE BACK: HOWL-A-WEENSaturday, October 19, 10:00am-4:00pm

Join our library in celebrating the annual county-wide community service event. This year’s events will all

be pet-themed! Drop in throughout the day to make recycled T-shirt tug toys, pet bandanas, and fleece blankets

for shelter pets. Stop by and adopt a new friend at our pet adoption fair taking place in the parking lot from

1:00-3:30pm. Enjoy beautiful, delicious pet-themed treats provided by IBake and Flynn Baking Co.

CSH LIONS CLUB 15TH ANNUAL FISHING DERBYSaturday, September 14 (Rain date: Sunday, September 15)

Open to children up to and including 16 years old. Awards and refreshments! Registration will be from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Seafarer’s parking lot, West Main St. (25A), Cold Spring Harbor. Weigh-in starts at 3:30pm. The entry fee is $15; proceeds benefit the CSH Library Children’s Department and the Guide Dog Foundation. For more information, email cshlions@gmail.com or call (516) 241-0761.

FAMILY LIFE-SIZE SCARECROW PROGRAM

Sunday, October 13, 2:00pmBring the whole family and make a scarecrow

to display for the season! Bring your own clothes to use for your scarecrow design.

Adult clothes work best.

We appreciate your generous support of our new Teen/Media Center! Personalized Wall Tiles are available at cshlibrary.org or at the Circulation Desk.

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Dear Residents,

It’s hard to believe that fall is already here. We had an exciting summer at the Library, including a great turnout for Summerfest and our Summer Reading Club! Our Summer Benefit to support our new Teen/Media Center was also very successful. Plans to construct the Teen/Media Center are continuing, and I believe it will be an exciting addition to the Library that the entire community will be proud of. If you would like to participate, we are accepting donations for personalized Wall Tiles that will be placed inside the new room. Please go to our website at cshlibrary.org, or ask at the Circulation Desk for details.

We have numerous interesting and fun programs for all ages during September and October. Please browse through this newsletter, and I’m sure you will find a program for everyone in your family.

Thank you for your ongoing support and I look forward to seeing you at the Library!

Sincerely,Dr. Roger PodellExecutive Director

Letterf rom the Director

SIGNATURE EVENTS

TEEN TECH TUTORSWednesdays, September 18 & October 23, 3:00-5:00pm

Adult learners: Baffled by your smartphone or computer? Tech-savvy teens will be here to help! Call the Youth Services Desk for an appointment. Advance registration is required!

Teen volunteers: Coach adult learners in developing skills in using their devices at their own pace and earn

community service credit. Teens must have attended volunteer orientation. Call the Youth Services Desk at

(631) 692-6820 to sign up.

THE CLASS OF LIFE: A THEATRICAL EXPERIENCESaturday, October 5, 1:00pm

Paul Failla will perform this original biographical play which chronicles his thoughts on his last day as a Suffolk County police officer. Follow along as he reminisces about his experiences in uniform, his motivation

to become a police officer, his proud Italian heritage, his upbringing, and married life. Utilizing a blend of humor and drama, Paul will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride with stories sure to touch your heart.

Q&A follows the performance.

WE TWO: WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT ACROSS TWO GENERATIONSSunday, October 27, 2:30pm

Two award-winning singer/songwriters, from generations “Silent” and “Baby Boomer,” separated by 30 years, bring their journeys to a moment of intersection and mutual inspiration. Lois Morton and Annie Mark

will share their experiences as women through music—at times humorous, at times reflective —as what is old becomes new and what is new becomes empowering.

HOT SPOT INFODo you need easy access to the Internet? The library now offers WiFi Hotspots, portable devices

that connect mobile devices—laptops, smartphones, or tablets—to the Internet via wireless networking technology. Use them at home, at the beach, on the train, in the park, or on vacation.

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library card is ongoing for all programs. Children should be the appropriate age for each program. Caregivers are required to remain in the library during all children’s programs.

Children’s Programs

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FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-5 WITH ADULT

BACK-TO-SCHOOLSTORY & CRAFTThursday, September 5, 11:00amCelebrate back-to-school time with fun stories and a craft.

JUMP FOR JOYFriday, September 6, 11:00amJoin crowd favorite, Joy Oddo, for a movement and music-filled program for our smallest fitness fans.

SPOOKTACULAR STORY & CRAFTTuesday, October 8, 11:00amJoin us for fun and not-so-scary Halloween stories and a craft.

PLAYHOORAYWednesday, October 9, 10:30amJoin PlayHooray for dynamic and lively musical activities! PlayHooray with maracas, drums, hobby horses, Hula-Hoops, balls, and so much more!

PUMPKIN PAINTINGMonday, October 21, 11:00amDecorate a spooky pumpkin for Halloween!

HALLOWEEN PARADEThursday, October 31, 11:30amCome in costume for Halloween-themed games, crafts, and snacks.

FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 WITH ADULT

(NOT YET IN KINDERGARTEN)

MINI MASTERS: PAUL CEZANNE Monday, September 9, 2:00pmJoin Art Educator Tami Wood and discover the art of Paul Cezanne, including his famous apple still life paintings, then create your own art.

LITTLE SCIENTISTSMonday, September 23, 2:00pmExplore the wonderful world of science with books, games, and hands-on activities.

FOR KIDS IN GRADES K-5

ADVENTURES IN ART: PAUL CEZANNE Monday, September 9, 4:30pm Discover Paul Cezanne’s artwork, including his famous apple still life paintings, then create your own art.

APPLE PENCIL JARMonday, September 16, 4:30pmDecorate a pencil jar to use during the school year.

VOLUNTEERS FOR WILDLIFE: RAPTORSTuesday, September 24, 4:30pmThis is an exciting chance to meet live hawks, owls, and falcons. Learn about the many adaptations that make these animals some of the most skilled hunters on the planet.

CARAMEL APPLES Thursday, September 26, 4:30pmMake delicious caramel apples to take home.

REVERSE PRINT ARTMonday, October 7, 4:30pmMake a spooky painting on canvas!

ROCK MONSTERSTuesday, October 8, 4:30pmCreate a scary rock for Halloween!

MONSTER WREATHWednesday, October 9, 3:00pmAssemble a spooky Halloween wreath for a door or wall.

PUMPKIN PAINTINGTuesday, October 15, 4:30pmWednesday, October 16, 4:30pmPaint a pumpkin for Halloween!

TREAT BAGSTuesday, October 22, 4:30pmCreate a bag to stow all your holiday treats.

RICE KRISPIES MONSTERSThursday, October 24, 4:30pmMake delicious Rice Krispies three-eyed monster treats.

PUMPKIN TIC-TAC-TOEMonday, October 28, 4:30pmCreate an awesome Halloween-inspired tic-tac-toe game.

FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES

AFTERNOON ART Fridays, 3:30-4:30pmSeptember 20: Apple Prints October 11: PaPer Plate Monsters

October 25: PaPer Bag Monsters

OLD-SCHOOL BOARD GAMES Monday, September 30, 11:00amHave fun playing board games with family and friends!

CRAFT TOGETHER Monday, September 30, 2:00pmMake some cool crafts! We have the supplies and you provide the creativity.

MODEL MAGIC MONSTERS Monday, October 14, 11:00amUse your creative juices to make a spooky clay creation.

PUZZLE-MANIAMonday, October 14, 2:00pmJoin your friends or make new ones. Assemble a puzzle to be displayed in the Children’s Lobby.

MARIO KART & PIZZA For kids in grades 3-5Thursday, September 19, 4:30-6:00pmEat pizza and play Mario Kart with friends on the big screen!

PRETZEL MAKINGFor kids in grades 2-5Thursday, October 10, 5:30pmJoin the Baking Coach and make some delicious pretzels for National Pretzel Month! Mix, twist, and take home to bake.

TWEENS (GRADES 5-7)CSH COMIX CLUBWednesday, October 9, 7:00pm Guts by Raina Telgemeier Check out new tween graphic novels and discuss Guts by Raina Telgemeier. FREE copies of the book available at the Circulation Desk beginning September 20.

KIDS IN GRADES 5-12BIG-SCREEN MARIO KART Thursday, September 19, 7:00pmPlay Mario Kart 8 on the big projector screen and eat pizza with friends! Game played on Nintendo Switch.

PLEIN AIR PAINTING Wednesday, September 25, 5:30pm (Rain Date Wednesday, October 2)Paint in the beautiful summer evening with local watercolorist Helen Murdock-Prep.

CARAMEL APPLE DIPPING Thursday, September 26, 7:00pm Dip and decorate delicious caramel apples!

HOMEMADE PRETZELS Thursday, October 10, 7:00pm Celebrate National Pretzel Month by making your own to take home and bake!

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS Tuesdays, October 15, 22 & 29, 7:00pm Are you an aspiring writer? Share your work and hone your skills in this workshop series.

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK PUMPKINS Monday, October 21, 7:00pm Decorate glowing pumpkins to display for Halloween!

FRANKENTOYS Wednesday, October 30, 7:00pm Bring some old or unused toys to turn into your own personal Frankenstein.

TEENS (GRADES 7-12)PRACTICE SAT/ACT EXAM Sunday, September 15, 1:30-4:00pm Take the practice exam of your choice for FREE, sponsored by Curvebreakers. Receive feedback about your scores after the exam.

COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOPMonday, September 23, 7:00pm For teens preparing for college applications and their parents. The essay is often the most difficult—and dreaded!—part of the college application process. It can make the difference between a “maybe” or a “yes.” Learn about writing the all-important college essay in this workshop with Naushad Mehta, professional writing coach and the founder of Inspired Essays.

SAT CRASH COURSE Sunday, September 29, 1:30-4:00pm For teens preparing for the SAT. Learn all of the best test prep strategies and review practice exam questions to help you ace your upcoming test. Register by 9/22 with $50 fee, payable by check or credit card.

HOW TO PLAY: MAGIC THE GATHERING Thursday, October 3, 7:00pmLearn how to play the popular trading card game using our in-house set of premade decks! We’ll provide the decks, dice, and snacks. No experience necessary.

ACT CRASH COURSE Sunday, October 20, 1:30-4:00pm For teens preparing for the ACT. Learn all of the best test prep strategies and review practice exam questions to help you ace your upcoming test. Register by 10/13 with $50 fee, payable by check or credit card.

COMIC SWAP & ICE CREAM Thursday, October 24, 7:00pm Come to our first ever graphic novel and comic book swap! Bring comics and graphic novels to trade with other participants. Learn about Hoopla, the library’s best online graphic novel resource.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

For teens in grades 7-12All volunteers must have attended an orientation meeting, which are held every Thursday at 6:30pm

BIRTHDAY BAGS FOR HELPING HAND RESCUE Monday, September 16, 7:00pm (1 hr of service) Assemble bags to provide children in need with birthday party supplies. Teens must bring one cake mix and one can of icing.

TEEN TECH TUTORS Wednesdays, September 18 & October 23, 3:00-5:00pm (2 hrs of service) Teens must have attended volunteer orientation. Sign up for this opportunity by calling or visiting the Youth Services Desk. Coach adult learners in developing skills in using their devices at their own pace.

EARLY LITERACY BAG-O-BOOKS Tuesday, October 1, 7:00pm (1 hr of service)Create bags of books and fun early literacy activities for preschool students in need.

TEEN TECH LIAISONSWednesday, October 2, 7:00pmAre you tech-savvy? We need teen tech experts to assist with a variety of new community service programs. Learn more while enjoying snacks!

“PUMPKIN” DECORATING COMPETITION Monday, October 14, 7:00pm (1 hr of service)Decorate foam pumpkins to be displayed at the library. The best will be chosen by the librarians, and winners will receive prizes!

GREAT GIVE BACK: HOWL-A-WEEN Saturday, October 19, 10:00am-4:00pm Drop in and create Halloween-themed bandanas and fleece blankets for shelter pets. Bring donations of new pet food any time during the month of October.

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STORYTIME SCHEDULEMonday, September 9 – Friday, October 4Monday, October 14 – Friday, November 8

FOR TEENS & TWEENS

Mother Goose TimeTuesdays & Wednesdays,

10:30 a.m.For children 6-24 months with adult

Enjoy sharing rhymes, songs, and movement with your child.

Toddler TimeThursdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

For children ages 2 & 3 with adultA beginning storytime filled with more

advanced stories, songs, fingerplays, movement, and crafts.

On My Own Story & CraftWednesdays, 2:00 p.m.

For preschool children ages 3 & 4Your child’s first independent storytime. 45 minutes of art, stories, music, crafts, and fun.

INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAMSRegister for adult programs at the Information Services Desk, online, or by phone at (631) 692-6820.

See pages 2 & 6 for additional programs. For details, visit www.cshlibrary.org. Nonrefundable program fees are payable by check or credit card.*We photograph library programs for use in publicity. Please inform us if you do not want to be photographed.

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BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE KNITTINGWednesdays, 10:00am-12:00pmSession I: September 4-25Session II: October 2-23Session III: October 30-November 20Learn to knit, improve your technique, or get help with a current project in a four-class session. Fee: $100 per session. Class limit: 12.

CSH CINEMASelect Thursdays at 2:00pmFor R-rated films, those under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. When available, movies will be shown with closed captioning. September 5: The World Before Your Feet (PG-13; 95 min)October 3: They Shall Not Grow Old (R; 99 min)October 31: Iyengar (NR; 106 min)

A WRITER’S WORKSHOPMondays, September 9-November 18, 1:00-3:00pm (No class 9/30)Author and publisher Debby Peoples will lead this series of ten classes for those new to writing, as well as experienced writers looking to advance their skills. Fee: $100. Class limit: 11.

EASY CALLIGRAPHYFive Tuesdays, September 10-October 15, 7:00pm (No class 10/8)OR Six Wednesdays, September 11-October 16, 12:00pmHelen Murdock-Prep will teach you Copperplate and Foundational, and introduce you to new instruments, inks, and techniques. If thisis the first time that you are taking the class, please bring $10 to the first meeting for a supplies kit provided by the instructor. Tuesday class fee: $100; Wednesday class fee: $120. Class limit: 14.

THE ELECTORAL COLLEGEThursday, September 12, 2:00pmProfessor Thomas Egan will discuss the Electoral College and why it is important to our democratic process.

ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING Saturday, September 14, 10:00am-2:00pmClear out your old, unwanted electronics! Representatives from Arrow Scrap will be in the library parking lot to recycle them. Check the online program calendar at www.cshlibrary.org for a list of items that can and cannot be accepted.

MEDITATION WITH LINDA CAFIEROWednesdays, September 18 & October 16, 2:00pmChairs will be available, as well as floor space. Please bring a towel, mat, or pillow if you plan on being on the floor.

SMARTER SOCIAL SECURITYWednesday, September 18, 7:00pmDaniel Mazzola, CFA, CPA, will provide a broad overview of the Social Security program as it pertains to retirees and their beneficiaries, while emphasizing spousal and survivor benefits.

AARP SMART DRIVERTEK™Thursday, September 19, 2:00pmTechnology is changing the driving experience. Smart DriverTEK™ keeps drivers in the know about the latest vehicle safety technologies and how to use them. This 90-minute workshop offers a dynamic environment to learn how new, high-tech features in cars today can help make driving safer and easier.

THE ART OF SELLING YOUR HOMETuesday, September 24, 7:00pmIn this hour-long program, local realtor Katherine Giouvalakis will discuss current market conditions and trends, renovations to consider, how to select an agent, staging and pricing your home, and much more.

COMPUTER SECURITYThursday, September 26, 2:00pmJoin SeniorNet to learn how to protect yourself against computer malware, spam, identity theft, and scams.

SOUND MEDITATION WITH GUIDED IMAGERYThursday, September 26, 7:00pmLife coach and licensed acupuncturist Donna Nesteruk will lead a meditation session using guided imagery and relaxing sounds created by crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, and other instruments.

MEDICARE QUESTIONS ANSWEREDThursday, October 10, 2:00pm OR Tuesday, October 15, 7:00pmJoin us for a presentation by a planning expert, followed by a Q&A session on this most important medical program.

MY ITALIAN SECRET: THE FORGOTTEN HEROES FILM & DISCUSSIONThursday, October 17, 6:30pmConsulting producer Vincent E. Marmorale will show this true story of brave Italians who defied the Nazis and Fascists to hide, rescue, and protect thousands of innocent Jewish people and others in Italy during the Holocaust. Q&A and discussion follows.

THANKSGIVING GARDEN WITH PAULEY THE PLANT GUYSaturday, October 19, 11:00amHorticulturalist Paul Levine will discuss mums, cabbages, and much more to beautify your home, inside and out. Q&A session follows.

MAH JONG TIPS & TRICKSThursday, October 24, 10:00amJacqui Palatnik will teach techniques and strategies; you must have some knowledge of the game. Sets will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Advance registration required. Class limit: 20.

AARP SMART DRIVER™Monday, October 28, 10:00am-4:00pmFor drivers age 50-plus. Fee: $20 (AARP members; must present AARP membership card at class), or $25 (non-AARP members). Register with a check made payable to AARP by 10/23. Class limit: 30.

Book DiscussionsBooks will be available at the Circulation Desk. All welcome.

Read it in Good HealtH - tuesdays, 3:00pm

The Library Book by Susan Orlean – September 24The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict – October 29

moRninG GRoup - Wednesdays, 11:00am

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah – September 11A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza – October 16

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Fitness ClassesRegister at the Information Services Desk with a credit card or $60 check payable to CSH Library. Fees are nonrefundable. FRiday Fun yoGa: Six Fridays, September 13-October 18, 11:15am RestoRative yoGa WitH Reiki: Six Mondays, September 9-October 21, 7:00pm (No class 9/30)tai CHi: Six Fridays, September 6-October 11, 10:00amyin yoGa: Six Wednesdays, September 4-October 16, 11:15am (No class 10/9) & Six Wednesdays, October 30-December 11, 11:15am (No class 11/27)yoGa FoR all levels: Six Wednesdays, September 4-October 16, 10:00am (No class 10/9) & Six Wednesdays, October 30-December 11, 10:00am (No class 11/27)

Art ClassesRegister at the Information Services Desk with a credit card or check payable to CSH Library. Fees are nonrefundable. Pick up a supplies list when registering.

NEW: TOPICS IN ARTpRaCtiCal teCHniques in WateRColoR: September 9-23 speCial eFFeCts in WateRColoR: October 21-November 4Three Mondays, 10:00am-12:00pm; Fee $60 per sessionHelen Murdock-Prep will lead a series of workshops to expand your knowledge of how to express yourself through art. Class limit: 14.

DRAWING FOR THE PAINTERTuesdays, 10:00-11:30amSession I: Three classes, September 10-24; Fee: $65Session II: Five classes, October 15-November 12; Fee: $108Registration for Session I is open. Registration for Session II opens on 9/24. One registration per person. Payment is required at time of registration. Class limit: 11.

FEARLESS WATERCOLORSTwo Tuesdays, September 17 & 24, 10:00am-12:00pmFor students who have some experience with the medium. Registration is open. One registration per person. Payment is required at time of registration. Fee: $70. Class limit: 14.

STILL LIFE/DRAWING FOR THE PAINTERFive Fridays, September 13-October 18, 10:00am-12:00pm (No class 10/11)Registration is open. One registration per person. Payment is required at time of registration. Fee: $115. Class limit: 11.

THE JOY OF PAINTING WITH PASTELSFive Fridays, September 13-October 18, 1:00-3:00pm (No class 10/11)Registration is open. One registration per person. Payment is required at time of registration. Fee: $115. Class limit: 18.

BOTANICAL WATERCOLOR FOR BEGINNERSFour Wednesdays, September 18-October 9, 6:30-8:30pmRegistration is open. Fee: $80. Class limit: 16.