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Summer HoursThe Library is closed Sundays for the summer months. See the Hours page for a full schedule. The Friends of the Garden City Public Library will not be accepting book donations during the month of August. What's up for Young AdultsAs the heat wave continues this summer, YAs can cool off and “make waves” at the Library with the with the Young Adult summer reading club. All ‘tweens and teens entering Grades 6 through 12 may sign up at the Young Adult Desk to “Make Waves @ Your Library” and receive a bag with prizes, coupons, and mini-review forms - or they may sign up online and come in at a later time to claim the bag even if they are at camp or away all summer. Registration began June 14 and continues throughout July. The theme this year is water and beaches - summertime. Programs were planned to fit the theme. Also, there is a display of themed books in YA. Select something fiction or non-fiction on swimming, surfing, fishing, or aquatic wildlife to read for your summer pleasure. Participants can read anything - a summer assignment book, a favorite author, a newspaper or magazine - or even listen to an audiobook. Win prizes all summer long by placing mini-reviews into the raffle box. If you submit a review online, a raffle is put in the box for you. If you’re not into doing reviews, you can keep a reading diary and show it to a YA Librarian by Thursday, August 12. Reading club participants will get an invitation to the "Back to School Bash" on Wednesday, August 18. The raffles have started and the early winners each received a dolphin surf necklace. Next week there is a new prize and the more mini-reviews turned in the better your chances of being a winner. How are the summer assignments coming along? Don’t forget to complete a mini-review for the assignment books. You may win a prize in addition to getting ready for September and school. The summer reading club is not just reading. Each week there is a jar filled with goodies on the shelf of the YA wall. Try your hand at “guesstimating” the number of treats in the jar. The winner gets the contents. In the case of a tie, the booty is divided. There are programs every Monday and Wednesday evening. And, in July on Thursdays at lunch time, get together with friends, have lunch, and enjoy a variety of activities. Check the Calendar of Events for specifics. During the month of July, YA’s can beat the heat at lunchtime by coming to "Lunch at the Library" on selected Thursdays at 12:00 noon. Bring a sandwich or some other "to go" lunch, and the the Friends of the Library will provide beverages and desserts. The Young Adult Department will an activity for you to enjoy. Play "Bingo" on July 22. “Library Minute to Win It” was so popular with the group that a vote was taken, and it will be repeated for Week 4, July 29. Try your luck and skills and join the group. Henna is a non-intrusive body art used for thousands of years. Young Adults find freedom in self-expression in the art. Students will be able to choose from a variety of designs and symbols. The two hour course "Henna Art" will cover an intro to henna history, designs, drawing time, mixing, and painting on the skin. Registration will be taken online, but a parent or guardian must come at sometime to the Library and sign a permission form. Parents are welcome to come and observe the class. Registration began July 12, and the class will be on Monday, July 26, from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Mrs. Kathy returns to GCPL YA for a class on "Pedicures." Instruction is given on the care and health of nails. Each participant will be given their own kit and basin for nail care. Registration begins on Wednesday, July 14, and the class will be held on Wednesday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. Class is limited to 15 participants. "So You Want a Career in Music?" People across America have had their interest in a music career sparked in part by the phenomenon that is American Idol. In the first part of this workshop, award-winning singer-songwriter Patricia Shih will talk about what it takes to spend a life making music for a living - working with managers and agents, recording, touring, performing live in front of thousands - the facts, the fun, and the frustrations. In the second, part Ms. Shih will do performance coaching for volunteers who come prepared to share one song. Those who wish to be coached are asked to bring an instrument, a CD or other accompaniment if desired, and a copy of the lyrics. Gentle and constructive suggestions will be geared to each individual. Class size is limited to 15. Registration begins on July 12, and the program is to be held on August 2 at 7:30 p.m. Athena Menoudakos, an experienced hobby teacher, will give a "Sewing Class." Each student will create a completed project: an iPod holder, a money holder, or a cell-phone holder. In making the project, basic skills will be taught such as threading a needle, picking a pattern, matching fabric, sewing on a button, and choosing and sewing a unique patch on the project. Registration begins on Wednesday, July 21, and the class will be held on August 4 at 7:00 p.m. The Young Adult Department, in cooperation with the Garden City Department of Recreation, will again be offering the popular "Teens & Tots Storytime" in the picnic area of the pool on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, July 6 through August 4. Formal training sessions were held in April, May, and June. We are happy to welcome all our new and returning readers and look forward to a great "Teens & Tots Storytime" this summer. Registration is taking place for "Yak & Snack," the book discussions for young adults. The second meeting this summer is on Wednesday, August 11, at 7:00 p.m. Up for discussion is the book Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. Brian thinks the challenge of surviving his parents’ divorce is difficult until the plane he is in traveling to visit his father crashes in the Canadian wilderness. Can he survive for 54 days on his own with only the hatchet given to him by his mother before leaving? This is an exciting read with much to discuss. Young adult programs are for students in Grade 6-12, and priority is given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. For more information on these and future programs check the Young Adult page, the Calendar of Events, the Library newsletter, the newspapers, and our flyers. Registration may be done online through the Calendar of Events. Registered participants must be present at the time the program is scheduled to begin. We regret that, after that time, their places may be given to people on the waiting list. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. News From the Children's RoomFor our third week "Guessing Game," we have three winners! There were 68 mini-bean bags and growing sea life in the jar. A kindergartner guessed 69 while another kindergartner and a second grader guessed 67, making their guesses the closest this week! Each week there is a new guessing game. Residents up through Grade 5 are encouraged to guess the number of items in the jar. The child with the closest guess wins! Congratulations again to the winners, and thanks to all who participated in the game! Registration for the summer-reading club, "Make A Splash: Read!" continues in the Children’s Room. Registration for the "Little Swimmers Read-to-Me Club" for children ages 2½-5 years old (not entering Kindergarten in September 2010) ends Monday, August 2 at 9:00 p.m., while registration for the "Deep Sea Divers Reading Club" for children entering Grades K-5 in September ends Tuesday, August 3 at 9:00 p.m. Special-needs children are welcome with an adult. See the Children's Room page for the top 20 reasons why you should sign up your child for the summer-reading club. Members of the summer-reading club can fill out and submit mini-review cards. Each week, a staff member will pull 20 cards from a box containing review cards from children entering Grades K-2 and 20 cards from a box containing review cards from children entering Grades 3-5. For the first week, the winners all got kaleidoscopes. For the second week, the winners in Grade K-2 won a stuffed-toy raccoon while the winners in Grades 3-5 received a colorful mesh beach bag. The fourth and final raffle will be pulled on Thursday, July 29. Congratulations to all the winners! Discover a great book and join us for one of our summer book discussions! Meet friends old and new while you chat, snack, play games, and do crafts! Registration is required and must be done in the Children’s Room. See the Children's Room page for details. Summer storytimes will be held on Monday, July 26 and August 2. No registration is necessary, but space is limited, so please arrive promptly. See the Children's Room page for details.
Join us on Tuesday, July 27, for "Frog Creations," featuring Donna Green of A Time for Kids! This program will be at 9:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. and is for children ages 2½-5 with an adult. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 19, at 9:30 a.m. This program is limited to Garden City residents. Join us at the Library and make some wonderful "Sea Creations" with Liane! This fun program will be held on Tuesday, July 27, at 1:00 p.m. for children Grades K-2 and at 2:30 p.m. for children Grades 3-5. Registration is required and begins on Monday, July 19, at 9:30 a.m. This program is limited to Garden City residents. Join us on Wednesday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. for our second "Family Movie Night" of the summer! This program is open to all ages, but is limited to Garden City residents. No registration is required. All children registered for the "Little Swimmers Read-to-Me Club" who meet the requirements of the club are invited to attend the end-of-the-summer-show, "Strummin’ and Drummin'" with Matt. The show will be held on Tuesday, August 3 at 11:00 a.m. Children ages 2½-5 who are interested in attending the show can register for the "Little Swimmers Read-to-Me Club" in the Children’s Room. Children registered for the "Deep Sea Divers Reading Club" who meet the requirements of the club are invited to attend the "Make-a-Splash Reading Show" with David Rosenberg. The show will be held Wednesday, August 4, at 7:00 p.m. Children entering Grades K-5 in September who are interested in attending the show can register for the "Deep Sea Divers Club" in the Children’s Room. The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has announced the 2010 winners of the Caldecott and Newbery Medal. The 2010 Caldecott Medal was awarded to The Lion & The Mouse, illustrated and written by Jerry Pinkney. The 2010 Newbery Medal was awarded to When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead. Congratulations to both winners! Come in and check out these books as well as all the winners from previous years. Getting ready to take a vacation this summer? Then come to the Library and read some books on where you’re planning to visit. We have books on different states, countries, and historical sites that you can check out before you go. We also have picture books and easy readers about going on vacation, such as Arthur’s Family Vacation, by Marc Brown; Henry and Mudge and the Tumbling Trip, by Cynthia Rylant; or Pictures From Our Vacation, by Lynne Rae Perkins. For older readers, you can check out the chapter books, Eleven Kids, One Summer, by Ann Martin; Junie B., First Grader: Aloha-ha-ha, by Barbara Park; or Surf’s up, Geronimo from the Geronimo Stilton series. Whether you’re going away this summer or staying at home, your imagination can travel anywhere when reading a good book! We’re on Facebook! Become a “fan” of the Garden City Public Library Children’s Room! Receive information about upcoming programs, reminders about registration dates as well as links to the best in books and resources for young people. Facebook is a quick and easy way to always know what’s going on in the Children’s Room. Please check the Calendar of Events and the Children's Room page for upcoming events and registration dates. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders. BrainPOPWe are happy to announce the addition of BrainPOP to the educational games available in the Children’s Room Computer Center. This award-winning, web-delivered resource creates animated, curriculum-based content that engages students in science, social studies, English, math, technology, art, music, and health. These subjects are brought to life through short, animated movies and related interactive quizzes, games, and activities that develop critical thinking and inquiry skills. All content is read aloud so that young students can browse the site on their own. Our subscription also includes BrainPOP Español, with content in Spanish, and BrainPOP Jr., which provides educational movies for K-3 learners and addresses a wide range of grade-appropriate topics. Cool off at the LibraryCome and cool off at the Garden City Public Library this summer! The Library offers Garden City residents, young and old, a comfortable refuge to escape from the heat. Patrons can "chill" with the latest summer thriller, or surf the Internet in the Computer Center. Children can "Make A Splash!" and young adults can "Make Waves" by participating in the Library’s summer reading programs. Borrow a new travel DVD and imagine traveling to cooler climates. Or check out a bestselling audiobook or Playaway to listen to at the pool or the beach. While you’re at the Library, ask about the summer loan policy so that you can bring books along on vacation. Upcoming ExhibitsArtist Barbara Lewin will display "Scapes" paintings in July in the showcases. View landscapes, seascapes, and snowscapes created by with acrylic paint. The artist's scenes from nature embellish a collection of wood boxes and trays. She studied art and design at Farmingdale State College. A photographic exhibit, "Garden City's Military History & Heritage," will be on display in the gallery on the lower level until August 24. View archival scenes of Camp Mills and Mitchel, Roosevelt, and Hazelhurst airfields. "Doubleday Centenary: 1910 - 2010," featuring photos of the Doubleday/Country Life Press complex, is also on display. In August, Garden City Cub Scouts Pack 55 will display an informational presentation in the showcases. Learn how to join other troop menbers, who are boys in grades 1-5. View uniforms, pins, and patches of achievements, woodworking crafts, camping opportunities, and other fun. Balsa-wood sailboats for racing and carved miniature derby cars will be included. Paintings of "The Best Long Island Nature Places" by Charles La Palme will be displayed in the gallery from September 1-29. View colorful watercolor and oil paintngs of nature found along the Greenbelt Trail, Long Island Sound, Long Island Game Farm, and Atlantis Marine World. The retired high-school teacher enjoys painting subjects based on his kayak trips and hikes. Birds of the Nissequogue River and Long Island Sound will be included. The artist hopes to encourage people to appreciate the wonder of nature in Long Island’s wilderness. Bead work designer Brenda Schulman will display exquisite hand-created jewelry in the Library’s showcases from September 1-29. The talented artist began beading in 1998 after taking a workshop at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. This NY Bead Society member will show original necklaces, pins, earrings, and bracelets, as well as wet-felting and needle-felting projects. Garden City resident Judith A. Dolan will display her landscape photography in the gallery from October 1-31. Nautical scenes, flowers and other images chosen with a keen eye will grace the walls of the Library.
The Long Island WoodTurners Association is a chapter of the American Association of Woodturners, whose purpose is to foster a wider interest and appreciation of the art of woodturning. Award-winning Kenneth Deaner, president of the L.I. chapter, remarked, "As a turner I give a tree a second chance at life. I take a dead or dying tree and form objects of beauty."
The mission of the Garden City Bird Sanctuary is to manage protected greenspace for environmental stewardship and community-services programs. The sanctuary was converted from a weed and trash covered sump during 1995 by thousands of volunteers. The nine acres have received the Outstanding Ecological Program Award and the Merit Award for the Outstanding Volunteer Community. Start Summer Vacation by Checking out a Travel DVD
While you’re at the Library, ask about the summer loan policy so that you can bring books along on vacation. If you prefer traveling light, you can download an audiobook or eBook from the Library wherever you are this summer. Your library card is your passport to a world of vacation possibilities this summer. Job & Career AcceleratorHelp has arrived for employment seekers in Garden City! LearningExpress Job & Career Accelerator, a comprehensive job-search system, is now available online to patrons of the Garden City Public Library. Job & Career Accelerator™ provides personalized, step-by-step assistance for job seekers at all experience and education levels - from exploring and matching suitable occupations from over 1,000 detailed profiles to finding jobs in their area from a database of over 5,000,000 up-to-date postings. Users can easily create professional resumes and cover letters, master interviewing and networking techniques, improve work-related skills, and prepare for occupation-related exams. In addition, it helps the user plan, tailor, and track multiple job searches while providing expert advice and tips. The result is an efficient and effective job search. So don’t pound the pavement - tap the keys! This innovative resource is available in the Computer Lab at the Library and can be accessed remotely by patrons with a Garden City Public Library card. For a full listing of electronic services by subject area, see the Online Databases page. Online Language CoursesThe Library is pleased to announce the introduction of Byki® Online Library Edition, a new language-learning system designed by Transparent Language and Recorded Books. Courses in 90 languages are available. Users also have access to an array of online language and cultural resources, including one click access to Facebook and Twitter language communities, as well as Byki language blogs featuring a collection of articles covering the language and the culture that surrounds it. Garden City Public Library cardholders can access Byki via the web browser on their Windows or Mac computers. (Access is not currently available from Library computers). For a full listing of electronic services by subject area, see the Online Databases page. Most are accessible both in the Library and at home. Enter the barcode number from your Garden City Public Library card when prompted. Download Audiobooks and eBooksNow you can check out and download audiobooks and eBooks 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the Overdrive portal at the Nassau Digital Doorway. An audiobook is a digital version of a recorded reading of a book that can be listened to on a Windows or Mac computer and transferred to supported devices, including an iPod or other Mp3 device. Many audio titles can also be burned to CD to enjoy in the car or wherever you are. An eBook, short for electronic book, is a book in digital format that can be read on your Windows or Mac computer or portable eBook reader. To download materials, patrons need a personal computer, access to the Internet, and the free, downloadable software for the computer and/or device on which they wish to access the material from the site. Patrons may check out up to five titles at a time with a valid Garden City Public Library card. Audiobooks have a seven day loan period, after which they expire and are automatically returned to the digital collection. eBooks expire at the end of their 14 day loan period. Please note that digital downloads can be enjoyed at home, at work, or when you travel, but are not for use on the computers in the Library. Garden City Public Library cardholders are invited to browse the growing downloadable collection of 2,000 audiobooks and 400 eBooks available. Bestselling and classic titles are available to download in every genre and subject, including materials for children and young adults. Titles may also be reserved. Now the Library never closes! Addition to Museum Pass ProgramThrough the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, the Garden City Public Library cardholders now have a new museum pass to the Nassau County Museum of Art to borrow from the Library. The museum-pass program also includes the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, the American Museum of Natural History, the Guggenheim Museum, and Old Westbury Gardens. Museum passes may be reserved in advance and checked out by an adult (18 years and older) Library cardholder in good standing, who has signed a Museum Pass Agreement. Reservations will be taken up to one month in advance of the desired date, subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations must be done in person at the Reference Desk and will not be taken over the phone. One pass per museum per household may be borrowed within a six month period. The passes may be borrowed for three days and must be returned by one hour before the Library closes on the day the pass is due. Further information about the Library's policies governing the museum passes is included in the borrower's Museum Pass Agreement. In addition, patrons should call the individual institution directly for hours, parking and directions, and for the rules governing the use of the museum pass. The Library's museum-pass program offers adults and children alike the opportunity to explore the wealth of art and culture located close to home. Patrons can enjoy visiting the wide variety of New York City and Long Island cultural institutions available through the museum-pass program. For more information, visit the Library or contact the Reference Desk at 742-8405. Library Collects Used Eyeglasses for Lion’s Club
The Library is a collection site for used eyeglasses for the Recycle for Sight program, which is run by a local Lions Club. The Lions Club has expressed its appreciation to the Library for continuing to serve as an ongoing collection site. The boxes provided for the used eyeglass collection are located near the interior doors of the Library. The Library also accepts donated cell phones on behalf of the Garden City Police Department. The phones are reworked to assist victims of domestic violence, persons with disabilities, and senior citizens as 911 calling devices. In addition, donated cell phones may be given by the Police Department to the Cell Phones for Soldiers program. Cell phones may be left at the Circulation Desk in the Library. In addition, the Library collects American flags to be discarded for American Legion. The flags are taken to Pinelawn National Cemetery, where they are burned and the ashes are buried in sacred ground. A box is provided for this collection near the interior doors of the Library. Advice for ReadingThe Library offers a free electronic newsletter called NextReads that recommends good books on your favorite topics. If you have an eMail address, you can subscribe to any of 25 annotated subject lists. Fiction and nonfiction newsletter topics include Biography and Memoir, Fantasy, Mystery, Nature and Science, NY Times Bestsellers, and Audiobooks, as well as two children's newsletters and one for teens. Newsletters are emailed on a monthly or bimonthly basis. Each one describes up to 12 books, with links to the Library catalog, so that subscribers can place a hold on a title. If you don’t have an email address, you can view the newsletters as web pages from any computer in the Library or at home from any computer with Internet access. If you prefer to search for books within a genre, you can use another of the Library’s online resources, NoveList Plus. If you enter your favorite types of books (biography, history, mystery, science fiction, etc.), NoveList Plus will find similar books in its database of 200,000 fiction and nonfiction titles. You can also search by author, series, or even setting. Updated monthly, the database includes more than 30,000 full-text reviews and descriptions, with links to the Library catalog to help you locate a book of interest. For children, NoveList K-8 Plus includes fiction and nonfiction, picture books, children's "chapter" books, and young-adult titles. For a full listing of electronic services by subject area, see the Online Databases page. Most are accessible both in the Library and at home. Enter the barcode number from your Garden City Public Library card when prompted. Book Club in a BagDue to the overwhelming popularity of the Book Club in a Bag program, the Library has decided to add an additional nine titles to the already established 17 titles. The new titles are: For a complete list of titles, see the Book Club in a Bag page. Each canvas tote bag contains 10 copies of the title, usually a large-type edition, audio material, and an information package with a summary, book reviews, biographical information, discussion questions, an author interview, and suggestions for further reading. The bags also contain a sign-up sheet for the leader to keep track of who has which book. Everything you need to help you run your own book-discussion group is included. Please contact Laura Flanagan for further information at 742-8405, ext 239. Library Offers Colorful New ServiceThe Library has added a color copier to the photocopying services that are available to the public. Patrons will be able to make color photocopies for special projects and school reports. Copies cost $1.00 per copy. The new color copier is located near the side of the Reference Office. The Library continues to offer the public the availability of two black-and-white copiers, which are located behind the Reference Desk. Black-and-white copies continue to cost 15¢ per page. Librarian Celebrates 40 Years in the ProfessionLibrarian Nancy Sherwood celebrated her 40th anniversary in the library profession. Ms. Sherwood began her career at the young age of 15 as a page at the North Bellmore Public Library. She is a graduate of Le Moyne College and Columbia University School of Library Service. Today, Ms. Sherwood heads the Technical Services Department at the Garden City Public Library. The staff at the Library congratulated Ms. Sherwood on her years of service and thanked her for her valuable contributions to the public library. Ballet SelectionsThe Friends of the Garden City Public Library will present a free performance of ballet selections from "Swan Lake" & "The Snow Maiden" with costumed dancers from Lumiere Ballet at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9. Principal dancer Aina Tadokoro and Lumiere Ballet’s talented dance troupe will grace our stage to the music of Russian composer Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky. "Swan Lake" tells the Russian folk tale of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer's curse. "The Snow Maiden" tells the love story of Father Frost’s beautiful daughter, who lives deep in the frozen forest. Svetlana Caton-Noble, artistic director of Lumiere Ballet, studied with teachers who exemplify the purest form of Russian Classicism. In Europe, Lydia Pavlova gave the foundation that brought her to prestigious scholarship offers from the Ballet School of the Paris Opera. She danced, taught and choreographed in NYC and in 1995 founded the Lumiere Ballet Company in Bay Shore. Picturing AmericaThe Friends of the Garden City Public Library will present a free art slide lecture, “Picturing America,” with art-history scholar Louise Cella Caruso at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 16. This enlightening program will show the works of several noted American artists, including J.S. Copley, Gilbert Stuart, Emanuel Leutze, N. Rockwell, Childe Hassam, and N.C. Wyeth. Explore American art from the early 18th century to masters of the 20th century. Each work characterizes the focus of American ideals in spotlighting democracy, freedom, creativity, leadership, courage, and landscapes. Louise Cella Caruso has made numerous presentations throughout the tri-state area. Her background combines bio-nutrition, certification in art and antique appraising, and a degree in communication. She has continued research at museums in the United States and Europe, such as The Metropolitan & Philadelphia Museums of Art, The Prado, Louvre, Uffizi, and more. Show-Stopping TunesThe Friends of the Garden City Public Library will present a free concert, “Show-Stopping Tunes,” with songstress June Adrea at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 23. Enjoy Broadway hits to mega-melodies from yesterday and today, complete with glamorous costumes. Hear songs made famous by favorite artists such as Cher, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Bette Midler, and Whitney Houston. What makes a Broadway diva? Is it her high spirits? Her high notes? Her high heels? L.I. distinguished artist June Adrea has been performing at a variety of venues including libraries, clubs, parties, dinner cruises, and more. Her talent, stage presence, and love of singing come from a musical and theatrical family background spanning generations. Long Island Ruins & RemnantsThe Friends of the Garden City Public Library will present a free program, "Long Island Ruins & Remnants" with Long Island history buff John S. Leita, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30. History will come alive as you see and hear about the intriguing remnants of our own Long Island neighborhoods. L.I. has had many different eras, much like the waves that crash onto our shores. Each of these eras leaves behind ruins that tell their story. Some of these remnants we pass by every day, yet they go unnoticed by most. Our presenter will interpret the ruins from the gilded age, industries long past, military fortifications, former roads and trails, plus 18th and 19th century left-behinds. John has given fascinating presentations at L.I. historical societies and public libraries. He enjoys sharing Long Island’s past with information he has has learned by visiting historic sites for study and photography. Seating and parking are limited and on a first-come basis. No tickets are required. Art of Henri MatisseThe Friends of the Garden City Public Library will present a free visual lecture, "The Art of Henri Matisse," with Professor Thomas Germano of Farmingdale State College on Thursday, October 14. Learn about this outstanding French artist, known for his use of color, and his fluid, linear draughtsmanship.
Thomas Germano holds a masters degree in Fine Art from Yale University with a concentration in painting. His studio is located in East Norwich. He has shown his paintings throughout the USA and abroad and has numerous pieces in public and private collections. Mr. Germano is currently a Professor in the Visual Communications department at Farmingdale State College, as well as the Coordinator of International Studies in Art History. Comedy Magic Show
Professional, popular, and extraordinary are only a few words to describe such a dedicated and passionate entertainer as Amore. With over 15 years of professional experience, amazing America’s largest companies, world famous celebrities and appearing on numerous TV shows, it’s no wonder Amore is one of New York’s top-rated entertainers. Here is your chance to be mystified by this incredible entertainer as you become part of a performance that will make you laugh and wonder like never before. Amore has performed in China, Bermuda, Canada, Puerto Rico, and across the USA. He has amazed some of America’s largest companies, such as Deloitte & Touche, UPS, Burger King, WABC-TV, and Nabisco, as well as many famous people including: Harry Blackstone Jr., Muhammad Ali, Jay Black & the Americans, the New York Islanders, Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Mayor Giuliani. Things That Went Bump in the NightThe Friends of the Garden City Public Library will present a free
program, “Things That Went Bump in the Night,” performed by Long Island storyteller Janet Emily Demarest, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 28. Hear about ghostly Long Island lore from the 1600s to the 1900s. Think Long Island’s founding fathers had no time for a little bedlam? Ms. Demarest will appear in traditional 19th century dress as she portrays ghostly and ghastly tales from our island’s checkered past. Listen to familiar and not-so-familiar spooky legends and tales of witches, pirates, British occupation, intrigue, murder, and mayhem ... interspersed with history, geography, and a little humor. Janet Emily Demarest is a playwright, actor, director, and musician who specializes in historic topics, particularly of Long Island. A Nassau Community College professor, she also teaches theater arts at the elementary-school level, and is the Storyteller-in-Residence at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Ms. Demarest is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America. Plaza Theatrical Productions Stages ComedyThe Friends of the Garden City Public Library will present a free two-act play, “It Had To Be You,” with the talented cast of Plaza Theatrical Productions at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 18. This delightful comedy is about Theda Blau, a failed actress, and Vito Pignoli, a hugely successful television-commercial director. She manages to convince him to be her partner on the page and off. The setting is New York City on Christmas Eve. A comedy in two acts, “It Had To Be You” was originally written and performed by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna. Opening night was May 10, 1981 at New York City’s John Golden Theatre. Winter Wonderlands of Currier & Ives
Mickey Maxwell Cohen is retired from his role as chairman of the Department of Science & Oceanography at Beach Channel High School in Rockaway Park. He has given natural history-related courses for 18 years at the New School for Social Research in NYC. Mr. Cohen has been a longtime Currier & Ives collector as well as the series author of “The Story Behind the Picture” for the New York Chronicle. |
Whether you’re planning to circle the globe this summer or just see the world from your armchair, the Library has expanded its Travel DVD collection to enrich your summer travel experience. The Library has added the Passport to Adventure series, World Destinations, and Cities of the World so that you can plan your travel itinerary or enjoy a trip to an exotic locale in the comfort of your own home. The collection is currently displayed on the main floor, near the entrance to the Library. 
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A master draughtsman, sculptor and printmaker, Matisse excelled primarily as a painter. Matisse is regarded, with Picasso, as the greatest artist of the 20th century. Although initially labeled as fauve (wild beast), by the 1920s, he was increasingly hailed as an upholder of the classical tradition in French painting. His mastery of the expressive language of color and drawing, displayed in a body of work spanning over a half-century, won him recognition as a leading figure in modern art. Included will be Matisse's personal life and his many influences from Japonisme to Islamic art to the classical to the teachers who he studied directly under: Moreau, Bouguereau, and Signac. 
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