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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
Sun., Dec. 8
Special Winter Concert
2PM
Come in from the cold and enjoy this special winter concert performed by the Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble. Just in time for the holiday season, this five-member group will provide an afternoon filled with the enchanting sounds of flute, harp, violin, viola, and cello. Their repertoire includes music written for the unique combination of flute and strings and ranges from Classical to Popular. Special thanks to Friends of the Gold Coast Library for co-sponsoring this event. Light refreshments served.
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PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 5 Registration for the following programs begins on Thurs., Oct. 24 at 2PM for Gold Coast Public Library residents. Registration for non-residents begins one week later. Reminder calls are made 2 days in advance of the program to confirm your attendance. If this call is not returned, we reserve the right to call the next person on the waiting list so that we may accommodate as many children as possible.
Weekend Family Storytime Sat., Nov. 2, 16; Dec. 14
A Time for Kids Ages 18 Months to 5 Years Thurs., Nov. 14 - Turtle Tues., Nov. 26 - Turkey
1PM
Thurs., Dec. 5 - Car
1PM
Tues., Dec. 17 - Snowman
Play Hooray Kids Ages 25 Months to 4 Years Fri., Nov. 8; Thurs., Dec. 19
Autumn Platter Grades K-5 Thurs., Nov. 14
Teepee Treats
Play Hooray Kids is a 45-minute, interactive class filled with fun, music, and movement activities based on a theme.
Grades K-5 Sat., Nov. 16
Ages 3 to 24 months Fri., Nov. 8; Tues., Nov. 19, Dec. 10; Thurs., Dec. 19 11AM
Book Buddies Ages 3 to 6 years Wed., Nov. 20; Dec. 4, 11, 18
Grades 1 & 2
Read the book on your own first or have it read to you, and then come to the library to watch a movie version of the story. Copies of the books are available at the Circulation Desk. Juice and cookies served. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst 4PM
On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too.
Teens and children enjoy time reading together. This story time focuses on group reading activities, crafts, and fun! Designed especially for this age group and their needs, a different theme is presented each month. Juice and snacks served. Wed., Nov. 20 - Safety
4PM
Wed., Dec. 18 - Holidays Around the World
4PM
Miss Ashley Crafts Grades K-3
Thanksgiving Cornucopia Thurs., Nov. 21
4PM
A little boy is excited at the prospect of spending the night at his friend’s house but worries how he’ll get along without his teddy bear.
4PM
Make your own symbol of Thanksgiving using an ice cream cone; then fill it with candy!
Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber
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4PM
Crafty K’s
Book Bites
Wed., Dec. 11
2PM
Decorate sugar ice cream cones to look like an Indian teepee; and then discover how delicious they are!
Play Hooray
Wed., Nov. 13
4PM
Celebrate the fall season! Decorate a large, beautiful platter using autumn motif papers in the center; then sponge paint edges and write words of the season around the rim. Great to use on your table or give as a gift.
10AM
Sing and play with your baby as he or she delights in finger play, nursery rhymes, music, and movement.
11AM
Preschoolers learn through creative movement, singing, dancing, storytelling, and arts & crafts.
11:30AM
All families are invited to participate in a story time that promises to be fun for all ages.
11AM
Thurs., Dec. 5
Keepsake Box
4PM
Express your inner artist! Keep your precious little items safe in a beautiful keepsake box that you decorate. Makes a great gift for the holidays!
PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 5 Digital Storytime
Tumblebook of the Month
Ages 3 to 6 Years Thurs., Nov. 21
Ages 4 to Grade 2
7PM
Come to this fun, digital storytime and let a computer or mobile device do all the work. Pictures, story, and sound combine on the Tumblebooks database; you sit back and relax!
Toddler Tuesdays Ages 2 ½ to 3 ½ Tues., Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17
10AM
Enjoy a storytime filled with stories, songs and fun flannel board activities. Each week promises a new theme, so don’t miss it!
November
Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal A clever take on the age-old optical illusion: is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it! Readers will find more than just Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s signature humor here—there’s also a subtle lesson for kids who don’t know when to let go of an argument.
December
Father Goose
Tops & Bottoms by Janet Stevens
Ages 12 to 35 Months Mon., Nov. 25, Dec. 2
11AM
This thirty-minute Circle Time features nursery rhymes, stories, and songs.
Movin’ and Groovin’ Ages 3 to 5 years Wed., Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11, 18
Read Mr.V.’s Tumblebook pick of the month, come in that month to tell Mr. V. about the book, and receive a secret prize from the treasure box!
10:30AM
Kids of all ages enjoy this hilarious story of the deal Mr. Rabbit makes with Bear: Rabbit’s family will plant and harvest the crops on Bear’s land and then they’ll split the crops 50/50. Bear just can’t decide which half of the crops he wants...tops or bottoms!
Your child’s first independent story time! Stories, music, and lots of fun.
Winter Reading Club
Holidays Around the World Thurs., Dec. 12
7PM
Children of all ages are invited to the Storytime Stairs to listen to holiday stories.
Snowflake Scarf
Are you a Gold Coast Public Library resident? Make the most of your winter break, and enter a drawing for a wonderful prize. Here’s how it works! Each child reads or listens to ‘grade-level-appropriate books’ starting on Dec. 10 and ending on Jan. 14. Ask a librarian if you need suggestions. Then come into the library to create a reading record.
Grades K-5 Sat., Dec. 14
See Young Adult Page 4 for Programs.
2PM
Decorate a warm and cozy fleece scarf with falling snowflakes. Then wear it outside in the wintery weather and keep your neck warm. Please wear old clothes as paints are permanent.
Edible Igloos Grades K-5 Mon., Dec. 30
Friday Family Movie:
Monsters University Nov. 29
4PM
Use your building skills! Come make this wintery, sweet igloo out of marshmallows!
2PM Take a trip back in time to when star Monsters, Inc. employees Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and Sulley (John Goodman) were just two promising young students at Monsters University in this fun prequel to the 2001 hit. (104 minutes)
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YOUNG ADULT Registration for Young Adult programs (Grades 6 through 12) begins Thurs., Oct. 24 at 2PM for Gold Coast Public Library residents and Thurs., Oct. 31 at 2PM for non-residents. Registration is required for all programs. Email Ashley at
[email protected] or register at the Reference Desk.
Catching Fire Event
Manga Mania
Sat., Nov. 9
3-4PM
Celebrate the movie release with an epic Catching Fire event! Stations will be set up in the Annex where you can square off with your friends for a Peeta vs. Gale debate, decorate Girl on Fire cupcakes like Peeta, make a mini bow and arrow, or put on a Capital Fashion Show. Authentic book inspired snacks will be served and door prizes will be given out! Coming in costume is encouraged, but not required.
College Essay Writing Workshop Thurs., Nov. 14
6:30-8PM
Don’t stress! Melissa Lamb Assael, Certified College Consultant, is here to offer students advice and answer questions about the college admission essay. Topics include what not to write and what to write in the essay, and the qualities that colleges look for and how to incorporate them into the essay and application package.
Financial Aid Workshop Thurs., Nov. 21
7-8:30PM
With college costs skyrocketing, find out how to get your share of the $134 billion available for student financial aid. Learn insider tips to maximize your financial aid from a leading Long Island financial aid expert with more than 40 years of experience. Follow a step-by-step strategy to fill out your FAFSA, plan a needs analysis, and negotiate with the college. Regulations involving divorced and separated parents are discussed as well as how to conduct the best free internet scholarship searches.
Sat., Dec. 7
Are you a teen obsessed with Manga and Anime? Then come to the Annex to discuss your fav series with other fans, enjoy some snacks, and watch episodes from Hetalia: Axis Powers!
Go Digital at the Library
Online Book Recommendations
Want to read a good book but don’t know where to begin? Go to www.goldcoastlibrary.org/departments/ young-adults and click on ‘Book Recommendations’. Discover book read-alikes, books by subject, books for guys, staff picks, and more...linked directly to our online catalog so you can easily see if they are available or place a reserve on them.
Pinterest
Did you know that Gold Coast Public Library is on Pinterest? Take a look at what’s been pinned at www.pinterest.com/goldcoastlib. You’ll find books to movies, staff picks, dystopian favorites, and so much more!
Facebook
“Like us” at www.facebook.com/goldcoast library to get info on upcoming programs, special events, or see pictures of yourself!
Freegal
Download three free songs per week from the Sony Music Catalog onto your desktop or smartphone. They are yours to keep!
Chocolate Marshmallow Turkey
Book Buddies Wed., Nov. 20; Dec. 4, 11, 18
4 PM
Read to children ages 3 to 6 years, and earn those valuable community service hours!
Dog Treats Fri., Dec. 6
4:30-5:30PM
Be kind to our four legged friends this holiday season! Donate your time, and make dog treats that will be donated to a local animal shelter. Participants are given one hour of community service. Please Note: Peanut butter will be used in the preparation of the treats.
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3-5PM
Fri., Nov. 15
4-5:15PM
Get ready for Thanksgiving by making delicious chocolate and marshmallow turkeys to “Gobble, Gobble!”
Whoopie Pies Thurs., Dec. 19
4-5PM
Eating these chocolate cookie sandwiches filled with yummy sweet cream will have everyone shouting, “Whoopie!”
ADULT Registration is required for all adult programs. Unless otherwise noted, adults only please. Registration begins Thurs., Oct. 24 at 2PM for Gold Coast Public Library residents and Thurs., Oct. 31 at 2PM for non-residents.
Book Discussion Groups
Homemade Pumpkin Loaf Mon., Nov. 4
7PM
There is a $3 non-refundable fee due at time of registration. Learn how to make a delicious homemade pumpkin loaf to take home to bake!
AARP
Page Turners with Amy Compton Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld
Tues., Nov. 5
9AM - 4PM
This course is designed for NYS licensed and insured drivers. Must show proof of current AARP membership at time of registration to pay a non-refundable $17 fee. Non-members must pay a non-refundable $19 fee. One check per person please, payable to AARP. Cash is not accepted. Please bring a brown bag lunch to class. No one is admitted after 9:15AM. Two hour parking is suspended in certain areas of the parking lot on this day, so please check the signage!
Using Your Library’s Ebook Collection Tues., Nov. 12
1:30 - 3:30PM
Wed., Nov. 13
6-8PM
Tues., Nov. 19
1:30-3:30PM
Learn how easy it is to download electronic books onto a portable device. Bring your device, sign up for a lesson, and enjoy the rapidly growing collection of eBooks available online at: www.goldcoastlibrary.org.
Beginning Quilting Thurs., Nov. 14; Dec. 12
Copies of the books are available at the Circulation Desk one month prior to the book discussion. Patrons can also call the Reference Desk to request that books be placed on hold for them. Registration is preferred, but not required.
12:30-2PM
Participants must bring their own materials and quilting tools to each class. Welcome to a new beginning quilting class! You will find it fun and relaxing. All sewing in class is done by hand. Before you attend the first class, know what type of quilt you would like to make: for example, a baby quilt, lap quilt, or wall hanging. When you register, you will be given further instructions.
Wed., Nov. 6
7PM
When the strongest earthquake in U.S. history occurs just north of their St. Louis home, Kate and Jeremy find the disaster further complicated by Kate’s twin sister’s prediction about a more powerful earthquake.
Good Reads with Sarah Siegel The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown Wed., Nov. 13
2PM
Drawing on the boys’ own diaries and journals, and their photos and memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, The Boys in the Boat is the story of nine working-class boys from the American west who, in the depths of the Great Depression, showed the world what true grit really meant. Serena by Ron Rash Wed., Dec. 4
7PM
A chilling gothic tale of greed, corruption, and revenge set against the backdrop of the 1930s wilderness and America’s burgeoning environmental movement. Wonder by R. J. Palacio Wed., Dec. 11
2PM
Auggie was born with a facial deformity and homeschooled until 5th grade; he enters Beecher Prep and struggles with the dynamics of being both new and different. This novel of a community’s stuggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance is full of heart and hope.
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ADULT Author Visit: The Book that Inspired the Movie Sun., Nov. 17
2PM
Can’t wait for Season 4 of Downton Abbey? Spend an afternoon with Carol Wallace, the author whose book inspired series creator Julian Fellowes. She gives an interactive presentation about her book, To Marry an English Lord. Hear fascinating stories of the wealthy nineteenth-century American heiresses who married British noblemen. Friends of the Gold Coast Library are selling copies of the book; the author is available to sign books purchased at the program. Light refreshments served.
Title Swap Mon., Nov. 18
2PM
Join us for the Gold Coast Public Library’s second Title Swap! It’s a great way to learn which books are worth your time, and which are not! Participants share and receive book recommendations. Come ready to chat about your favorite reads, and leave with a list of the titles you want to add to your reading list!
How Lincoln Changed America Forever: The Gettysburg Address and Emancipation Proclamation Mon., Nov. 18
7PM
President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address stands as one of the most famous speeches in American history. His Emancipation Proclamation still defines America, 150 years after it was issued. Dr. Scott Thomas Cairns will explore the genius of Abraham Lincoln and how his two most powerful acts changed America forever.
Cook the Book - Sandwiches Wed., Nov. 20
1PM
Make it… Sample it… Discuss it! Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes or cooking techniques? Sampling and sharing new dishes? Then hang onto your spatula! Here’s how “Cook the Book’ works: Cookbooks are on display at the Reference Desk. You pick a recipe that piques your interest (or taste buds). Before you leave, a library staff member makes a copy of your recipe for you to take home. Prepare your recipe at home, and then bring it to the meeting to share with the other participants. It’s that simple!
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Computer Class: Introduction to Photoshop Mon., Nov. 25
6:45PM
There is a $3 non-refundable fee due at time of registration. This class is for intermediate and advanced computer users. Become an instant graphic artist by working with images and pictures in Adobe Photoshop. Learn how to alter images using sizing, shaping and coloring. Re-touch, filter, and add effects to create works of art, or just make your digital photos look the way you want them.
Digital Camera Class Mon., Dec. 2, 9
6:45PM
Bring a ‘Digital Single Lens Reflex’ camera to class; no ‘Point and Shoot’ cameras, please. This is a two-part class introducing beginners to the creative and technical possibilities of digital photography. Learn the basics of using cameras and imaging software. Topics include camera operation, shutter speed, aperture, focal length, white balance, RAW files and software use.
Canta Libre Holiday Concert Sun., Dec. 8
2PM
Come in from the cold and enjoy this special winter concert performed by the Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble. Just in time for the holiday season, this five-member group will provide an afternoon filled with the enchanting sounds of flute, harp, violin, viola, and cello. Their repertoire includes music written for the unique combination of flute and strings and ranges from Classical to Popular. This event is sponsored by Friends of the Gold Coast Library and the Gold Coast Public Library. Light refreshments served.
Holiday Decorating with Christine Doctor Wed., Dec. 11
7PM
There is a $10 non-refundable material fee due at time of registration. Each participant must bring a pair of clippers. In this presentation, learn how “The Plant Doctor” uses natural materials to create beautiful holiday decorations: wreaths, garlands, swags, mantel pieces, and outdoor containers. Then create your own holiday floral arrangement.
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Tuesdays and Fridays are MOVIE DAYS AT THE ANNEX Every other Tuesday a new DVD is shown at 2pm. Alternating Fridays, classic and foreign films–new and old–are shown at 2pm. DVD release dates are subject to change. In the event that a movie is unavailable for screening on its scheduled day and time, a substitute is shown. Note: The Annex will open at 1:40pm on Movie Days.
New Release Tuesdays
Before Midnight
Nov. 12
Building on the first two installments in Richard Linklater’s “Before” trilogy, Before Midnight is an intelligent, powerfully-acted portrayal of love, marriage, and long-term commitment. Starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. (108 minutes) Frances Ha Nov. 26 Greta Gerwig is radiant as a woman in her late twenties in contemporary New York, trying to sort out her ambitions, her finances, and, above all, her tight but changing bond with her best friend, Sophie (Mickey Sumner). This wry and sparkling romance is a testament to the ongoing vitality of independent American cinema. (86 minutes) Prince Avalanche Dec. 10 Striking performances from Paul Rudd and Emile Hirsch are highlights of this offbeat comedy about two men painting traffic lines on a desolate country highway that’s been ravaged by wildfire. (94 minutes)
Friday Night Movie: Man of Steel Nov. 22
7:30pm
Film Buff Fridays
Topaz (1969) Nov. 8 Alfred Hitchcock’s first spy thriller since the 1930s was an adaptation of Leon Uris’s bestseller. He made Uris’s story of the West’s investigation into the Soviet Union’s dealings with Cuba his own. With John Forsythe. (143 minutes) Parkland (2013) Nov. 22 On the 50th anniversary of the JFK assassination, a recounting of the chaotic events that occurred at Dallas’ Parkland Hospital on the day the president was shot. Starring Paul Giamatti and Zac Efron. (93 minutes) Indiscreet (1958) Dec. 6 Romance is in the air when a dashing diplomat (Cary Grant) is introduced to a beautiful and famous actress (Ingrid Bergman). The fact that he’s married doesn’t stop the lovestruck pair from having a passionate affair. (100 minutes) The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) Dec. 20 Danny Kaye plays Walter Mitty, a daydreaming writer with an overprotective mother who likes to imagine that he is a hero who experiences fantastic adventures. From a story by James Thurber. (110 minutes) The Superman legend gets a cinematic reboot in this 2013 blockbuster. A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. The hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all humankind. With Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Russell Crowe. (143 minutes)
Long Island Memories
Two Views of Glen Head & Glenwood Post Offices During the pre- and post- World War II years, the Glen Head Post Office was located at 6 Railroad Avenue on the southeast corner of Railroad Avenue and Glen Head Road, current home of the Iron Horse restaurant and bar. During that same period, the Glenwood Post Office was at 134 Glenwood Road, current home of Glenwood Antiques, diagonally across from the present post office. See other post office locations prior to World War I on Pinterest (http://www.pinterest.com/goldcoastlib/local-history) and the library’s webpage (http://www.goldcoastlibrary.org/memories). If you have any photographs or other items of historical interest that you’d like to share, please email
[email protected]
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EXPRESS NEWS Three New Museum Passes You can now use your Gold Coast Public Library Card to check availability and make reservations for passes to the Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, and the American Museum of Natural History!
Thank You for Your Support! The 2014 library budget passed on September 9. This will enable the library to maintain essential services, enhance collections and programs, and continue to find new ways to serve the community. Congratulations to re-elected trustees Amy Kempton and Rosemarie Ryba and to newly elected trustee Kevin Kelly. Thank you to departing trustee Kevin Glassman for his service.
Important Dates Library Closures Mon., Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Thurs., Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving Day Tues., Dec. 24 - Open 9 to 2 Wed., Dec. 25 - Christmas Day Tues., Dec. 31 - Open 9 to 2 Wed., Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day
Important Meetings Board of Trustees Meetings Wed., Nov. 20, Dec. 18
Friends of the Gold Coast Library Meetings Tues., Nov. 5, Dec. 3
Save the Date! Tues., Dec. 3 Don’t miss the annual tree lighting on Railroad Avenue in Glen Head, followed by an exciting event in the Library Annex!
Library Board of Trustees Nancy Benchimol, President Rosemarie Ryba, Vice-President Barbara Palermo, Treasurer Amy Kempton, Secretary Kevin Glassman Craig Henneberger Tobi Kupferman Miles Sibell Vanessa Valente-Visintainer Library Director — Michael Morea Newsletter Editor — Susan Zaremba
