the SCENE March2019SHELTER ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY

165 Searingtown Road • Albertson, New York 11507-1521Tel: 516•248-7363 • TTY: 516•248-2367

Webpage: www.srpl.org • e-mail: shelterrock@srpl.org

PENNY LANE: The Beatles Tribute BandMarch 3 at 3:00 PM

Hear classic ‘60s and ‘70s pop/rock tunes made famous by the “Fab Four”. Penny Lane recreates the legacy of the Beatles from all of the band’s periods, note-for-note, with pure sound and strong, tight vocal harmonies.

THE TIME FOR CHANGE IS NOW.. .Registrations for most Adult programs that require pre-registration will be done online on our website. A library card is required for online registration. To register, go to our website srpl.org then to the events calendar, scroll to the date of the program you want to register for and click on the green register button. If you do not have a library card, please bring two forms of current identification with your name and address and we will assist you in obtaining a card.

Please call the Adult Reference desk at 516 – 248 -7363 ext. 3 with any questions. TITIAN’S PORTRAITS of WOMEN

with Inés Powell, Educator, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Friday, March 8 at 11:00 AM

Titian was the greatest painter of 16th century Venice. During his long career, Titian experimented with many styles of painting and with a variety of subjects. He was particularly fascinated with the theme of the beautiful woman. Titian’s women are represented in portraits, in allegories and in genre. The Venus of Urbino, will be one of several portrayals of women by Titian that will examined during the lecture.

SENIOR RAP GROUP… for the 55+ set who have a lifetime

of experiences to share!Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome.

Topics vary and the conversation is lively and provocative. Mondays, March 4 & April 1 at 11:00 AM

Come and join the Shelter Rock Public Library Senior Rap Group. This discussion group is led

by facilitator, David Marx. Registration is NOT required.

Join others in playing the game that has fascinated people for so many years with its strategies, sequences and combinations. Bring a team, a friend or come by yourself and enjoy the game. Limited materials will

PLAY MAH JONGGTuesdays, March 5, 19 & April 2 at 1:00 PM

SUNDAY AFTERNOONS at the SRPL

LOIS MORTON presents RAISINS & ALMONDS: Jewish Songs from the HeartAccompanied by Larry Moser on Guitar and Accordion

April 7 at 3:00 PM

be available, please feel free to bring a set with you. Registration is NOT required.

Dr. Lois Morton, educator and contemporary cabaret singer/songwriter, takes you on an historical journey of Jewish music from Eastern Europe, via Second Avenue, through two World Wars into the American mainstream. She will perform a multi-lingual array of songs in Yiddish, English, Ladino, French and Hebrew.

STARTING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS with SCORERegistration continues online or by calling 248–7363 x 3 for all 4 sessions listed below.

Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00 PMIndividuals interested in starting a new business should join retired executives and business owners to learn the basics of setting up and financing a business. Legal entity structures, keeping financial records, paying taxes, insurance and marketing basics will also be discussed.

BUSINESS PLAN, WHY YOU NEED ONETuesday, March 12 at 7:00 PM

Learn the components of a business plan; start up costs; how to prepare a budget; cash flow projections and more.

MARKETING — THE KEY TO INCREASING SALESTuesday, March 19 at 7:00 PM

Learn how to develop a marketing plan; perform market research; internet marketing; pricing; advertising and promotion and tracking results.

SOCIAL MEDIA — GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESSTuesday, March 26 at 7:00 PM

This session will discuss the five most popular social media networks and the benefits of using them; how to determine which networks are best for your business; what kind of content to create and post; how to evaluate your content and why social media and e-mail marketing must be used together.

CREATIVE NEEDLES

Bring your projects and supplies to knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider or cross stitch in the company of other needle craft lovers. A time for conversation, crafting and simply sharing tips and techniques while “the needles fly” with other craft enthusiasts.

Fridays at 12:30 PMMarch 8, 22 & April 12

Registration is NOT required.

PLAY BRIDGE or CANASTAMondays, March 11 & April 8

Wednesday, March 27 at 1:00 PM

Come and play the brain stimulating game of Bridge! Or, join in playing the game popular in the fifties that’s making a big comeback, Canasta! Bring a team, a friend or come by yourself and enjoy the game. Limited materials will be available.

Registration is NOT required.GET FIT WHERE YOU SIT: Chair Yogawith Barbara Croen & Leslie Arluck

Tuesday, March 12 at 10:00 AM& Monday, March 25 at 10:00 AM

A wonderful way to get the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of Yoga without getting down on a mat! Yoga is good for strength, flexibility, body awareness, balance and coordination while also calming the mind and keeping us in the present moment. Chair yoga combines exercise and meditation for a full body-mind workout while helping to relieve tension and deal with life’s stress.

Register one week prior to the session online at www.srpl.org or by calling 516 - 248 – 7363 ext. 3.

Please have your Library card available for registration.

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ADULT BOOK DISCUSSIONSSee flyers for details.

WHEN THE EMPEROR WAS DIVINE

by Julie Otsuka Led by SRPL Librarians

Susan Santa and Ellen Miller Wednesday, April 10 at 2:30 PM

Registration begins Wednesday, March 13.

THE RENT COLLECTOR by Camron Wright Led by SRPL Librarians

Susan Healy and Susan Ficarra Wednesday, March 13 at 2:30 PM

Registration began Wednesday, February 13.

Saturday, March 16 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PMFees: Ages 60 plus - $33 • All Others - $38

To register please contact Mrs. Susan Donnelly at (631) 827-2589

for drivers of all agesD E F E N S I V E D R I V I N G C L A S S AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE

SMARTDRIVER

Saturday, April 6 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PMPick up a registration form at the Reference Desk

or download from the Library website www.srpl.org beginning March 1.

Non-residents may register on March 30 if space allows.See flyer for details.

THURSDAY MOVIES at 2:00 & 7:00 PM

March 14SEARCHERS

Directed by Aneesh Chaganty2018 • 101 minutes

Rated PG-13 for some thematic content, some drug and sexual references, and for language

Cast: John Cho, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee, Michelle La, Sara Sohn

March 21THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS

Directed by Tim Wardle2018 • 96 minutes • Biopic Documentary

Rated PG-13 for some mature thematic materialCast: Silvi Alzetta-Reali, Eddy Galland, Ron Guttman,

Natasha Josefowitz, David Kellman, Evan LeRose, Andrew Lovesey, Robert Shafran

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See flyer for details.

March 28OPERATION FINALE

Directed by Chris Weitz2018 • 122 minutes

Rated PG-13 for disturbing thematic content and related violent images, and for some language.Cast: Oscar Isaac, Ben Kingsley, Lior Raz, Melanie Laurent, Nick Kroll, Joe Alwyn

This support group is designed for all caregivers. It provides an opportunity for participants to share experiences and help one another.

No one should be alone!

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

with Nina Dobris, LCSW, C-ASWCM Group Facilitator, Northwell Health

Wednesday, March 20 at 3:30 PM

In the Conference Room

First time attendees or for additional information,please call 516-652-3964.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGTuesday, March 26 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

A nurse from St. Francis Hospital will be conducting free blood pressure screenings on the fourth Tuesday of each month. No registration required. In the Conference Room.

Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

THE FUNDAMENTALS of MEMOIR WRITINGwith Robert Waldvogel, AuthorMonday, March 25 at 1:30 PM

Robert G. Waldvogel, offers a monthly writing lesson, an in-class writing prompt and the opportunity to read and critique it.

Those with all levels of experience, including beginners, and interest in all genres, are welcome.

LONG ISLAND WOMEN and the VOTEwith Antonia Petrash

Monday, March 18 at 1:00 PM

Long Island Historian Antonia Petrasch , author of New York’s Remarkable Women: Daughters, Wives, Sisters and Mothers Who Shaped History, will speak about Long Island and The Woman Suffrage Movement as part of the upcoming Women’s Vote Centennial, celebrating the many women, including Alva Vanderbilt Belmont and others, who fought for political equality.

MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE for the AGED, BLIND & DISABLEDIn the Conference Room

Thursday, March 14 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMNassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will have trained facilitators to assist the aged, blind and disabled populations enroll into the following programs: Medicaid Non-MAGI, Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD), Medicaid Spend-down, Medicare Savings (MSP) and Medicaid for Institutional Care in a Nursing home. Enrollment will run on a first-come, first-served basis, free of charge, on the 2nd Thursday of the month.

For more information, please call the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-435-3000.

BEGINNING ANEWwith Marla Matthews, Social Worker

Wednesday, March 27 at 4:00 PMRegistration is NOT Required.

Join this supportive discussion group of divorced, widowed and single adults ages 50 plus! Change is always happening and if you’re experiencing changes, perhaps your journey can be easier with new friends and a better understanding of how to begin anew.

ALL ABOUT SMART HOME DEVICES(Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod)

Lecture/DemonstrationSaturday, April 13 at 1:30 PM

No Prerequisite. Space is limited. Registration for Shelter Rock cardholders begins March 16.

In this lecture class, you learn all about the features offered in your smart device, how to set up an account, communicate with your device, what apps you will need, as well as how to set an alarm, turn on lights, play music and much more. Please bring your questions.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPin the Conference Room

Thursday, March 28 at 1:30 PM

The Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter offers a monthly support group on the fourth Thursday of the month. The group is designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers. Participants will be helped to develop methods and skills to solve problems. Caregivers are encouraged to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health as well as optimally caring for the person with dementia.

Attendees may register and/or call 1–800–272-3900 for additional information.

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YOUNG ADULT

ATTENTION ADULTS & TEENS in GRADES 7 - 12 TEEN TECH TUTORS to ASSIST ADULTS

with COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS In the Conference Room

Sign up if you wish to teach Adults Computer Basics, or if you are an Adult seeking computer or technology help on these dates:

Saturdays, March 23 & 30, April 6 & 13 from 10:15 to 11:00 AM or 11:00 to 11:45 AM

Online registration begins March 4 for both Adults and Teens.You may register for up to 3 sessions. Teens please arrive 15 minutes early. Teens will earn Community Service.

Teens should attend a short training session in the Community Room on Monday, March 18 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM.

ATTENTION TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) MEMBERS The next TAB meetings are in the Community Room

Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 PMMarch 6 & April 17

Our Teen Advisory Board is a dedicated group who works together with the YA Librarian to improve library services for teens.

YOUNG ADULTMURDER MYSTERY NIGHT

with Michelle VamosWednesday, March 27 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM

Figure out who done it, in this fun and interactive murder mystery night. Someone is missing and your job is to help solve the mystery and save the person! You can do it!

Online registration begins March 11.

HARRY POTTER SCIENCEwith Chris Buchman

Monday, March 25 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM

KENYAN BEAD BRACELET CRAFTwith Donna Rosenblum from Reason2Smile

Friday, April 12 from 4:30 to 5:30 PMGrades 5 – 12

CODING TOYS for TEENSWednesday, March 20 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM

Join the YA Librarian for the next session of Coding Toys for Teens. Teens will work together to assemble coding projects from Snap Circuits Jr. and LittleBits.

Online registration begins March 4.

Teens will make exploding Polyjuice, worms that change color and more. Teens will use safe chemicals to make reactions and learn about chemistry with Harry Potter as the theme and science teacher, Chris Buchman, as their guide.

Online registration begins March 11.

EDIBLE SLIME LABwith Chris Buchman

Monday, April 1 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM

Celebrate April Fools’ Day by making slime that you can eat (this is not a joke!!). Simple kitchen ingredients will be used and all slime made can be taken home. Learn about the chemistry of why these items make a chemical reaction that results in slime.

Online registration begins March 18.

Using colorful recycled beads made in Kenya, Donna will instruct you to make a bracelet. Use of these recycled beads supports the Jambo Jipya School in Kenya and also keeps our planet green. Donna will share how she and others are helping this school and the Kenyan children of Mtwapa.

Online registration begins March 25.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

S t o r y t i m e S

Registration began Monday, February 4.

BABY STORYTIME

This program of short stories, simple songs, bounces and play time is designed

for children ages 6 – 12 months with a parent or caregiver.

Mondays at 11:15 AMMarch 4 to April 1

GREAT BEGINNINGS This program of short stories and simple songs,

is designed for children ages 12 – 23 months with a parent or caregiver.

Choose one of the following sessions:Mondays at 10:15 AM ~ March 4 - April 1

orThursdays at 10:15 AM ~ March 7 – April 4

Registration began Monday, February 4.

 

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Grades 5 – 12

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

S t o r y t i m e S

TODDLER STORYTIMES

Designed for toddlers 2 – 3 ½ with a parent or caregiver as a program of stories, simple songs, fingerplays and rhymes with other toddlers and their caregiver.

Choose one of the following sessions:Session One

Tuesdays at 10:15 AMMarch 5 – April 2

Registration began Monday, February 4.

Session TwoWednesdays at 11:15 AM

March 6 – April 3

PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES

Designed for children ages 3 – 5 as a program of stories, simple songs, fingerplays

and rhymes with other preschoolers.Choose one of the following sessions:

Registration began Monday, February 4.

Session TwoFor preschooler and parent, grandparent or caregiver.

Fridays at 10:15 AM ~ March 8 – April 5

Session One For the children only; parent must remain in the building.

Tuesdays at 1:30 PM ~ March 5 – April 2

SPECIAL NEEDS STORYTIMEChildren in Grades K - 5 are invited to join us for stories, songs,

sensory activities and a craft at this storytime designed for children with special needs and parent or caregiver.

Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30 PM Registration began Tuesday, February 12.

Children in Grades 2 – 5 will make sand art fish and butterflies.

Friday, March 8 at 4:30 PM

Registration begins on Friday, March 1.

SAND ART JUMP FOR JOY

Dance, sing and play with costumes, musical instruments, puppets and more. For children ages 18 months to 4 years

with a caregiver.Saturday, March 9 at 10:30 AM

Registration begins Friday, March 1.

Saturday, April 27 at 10:30 AMRegistration begins Monday, April 8.

TOTS NIGHT OUT

Families with children ages 2 – 5 years are invited to participate in a program

of songs, stories and a craft.Wednesday, March 20 at 7:00 PM

Registration begins on Monday, March 4.

 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

FAMILY PROGRAM

Make a Butterfly Caketo welcomeSPRING

Saturday, March 23from 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon

Registration begins onMonday, March 4.

K - 1 STORYTIMEWe will read

Little Owl’s Nightby Divy Srinivasan

& Owls

by Gail GibbonsAfter our stories we will make

our own wise owls to take home! For grades K – 1 ONLY.

Friday, March 22 from 4:30 to 5:30 PMRegistration begins on Monday, March 4.

BOOK CHAT for GRADES 2 & 3The Leprechaun Who Lost His Rainbow

by Sean CallahanFriday, March 15

from 4:30 to 5:30 PM

Congratulations to Aydin Jafri

for reading 1,000 Books

Before Kindergarten!

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After our story we will make our own silly limericks and enjoy

green cupcakes in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day.

Registration begins on Monday, March 4.

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FOR $ALEThe Library has designated a section for the sale of discarded items. An assortment of older fiction and non-fiction books,

DVDs, VHS tapes, music CDs and books on CD. Please ask the staff for assistance.

WINTER LOANS

Our extended winter loan program began December 3rd.

Books must be returned on or before

Saturday, April 6th.Winter loans are available to

SRPL patrons for 28 day fiction excluding new 2018-2019

large type books.

A R T O N D I S P L A Y I N

M A R C H & A P R I L

Due to limited NYS and Federal funds, tax forms and instruction booklets are only available on a limited basis at the Library. For your convenience we have provided links to the appropriate websites. To access this information, please click on the link for Library Services and then the link for Tax Information.

IRS TAX FORMS

Dancing Dinosaurs

Sunday, March 10 Daylight Savings Time

Set your clocks ahead 1 hour.

THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

will meet Wednesday, March 13

at 7:30 PM in the Community RoomFor more information call

248-7363 ext. 240

LIBRARY HOURSMonday, Tuesday, Thursday

9 AM - 9 PMWednesday - 11 AM - 9 PM

Friday - 9 AM - 6 PMSaturday - 9 AM - 5 PM Sunday - 1 PM - 5 PM

THE LIBRARY WILL CLOSE

Sunday, April 24

OFFICERS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD

OF TRUSTEESTharakaram Ravishankar

Burton L. Roslyn, PresidentToby Shebiro

Louise Sobin, Vice PresidentKenneth F. Vey

Gale C. Zeidman, Clerk, Asst. TreasurerMichael J. Castelli, TreasurerGraciela E. Meyers, Secretary

Spellman, Rice, Schure, Gibbons, Polizzi & Truncale, LLP, Counsel

Andrea Meluskey, Library Director

Visit the Children’s Room to see Donald Sadowsky’s Model