the SCENE SHELTER ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY Albertson, New York 11507 • Tel: 516•248-7363 • TTY: 516•248-2367 Webpage: www.srpl.org • e-mail: shelterrock@srpl.org Ja nu 20 a 14 r y SUNDAY CONCERT AN INTIMATE AFTERNOON with SHERI MILLER January 12 at 3:00 PM Singer-songwriter, Sheri Miller will entertain you with her heartfelt, soulful Beatles-inspired original compositions on guitar and piano. Ms. Miller is an accomplished New York-based musician who has been credited with her own music video, Spoons and two music CDs. HOW TO APPEAL YOUR PROPERTY’S ANNUAL ASSESSMENT with Charles Berman, Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Tuesday, January 14 at 7:00 PM or Wednesday, January 15 at 1:30 PM Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman will review the grievance process and have applications available at this valuable workshop. If you pay taxes on property in Nassau County, you have the right to appeal your property’s annual assessment set by the Nassau County Department of Assessment on January 2nd. You do not need to use an attorney to file a grievance. It takes only a few moments to complete the Application for Correction of Property Tax Assessment. The filing period is January 2 – March 3, 2014 with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission. THURSDAY MOVIES at 2 & 8 PM January 9 SHUN LI and the POET Directed by Andrea Segre 2011 Not Rated 98 minutes Cast: Tao Zhoa, Rade Serbedziga In Italian and Mandarin with English subtitles. Shun Li works hard, slowly paying off the broker who bought her from China to Italy, and tries to save money in order to bring her son to join her. While working as a bartender at a pub along the Venetian Lagoon, a hangout of local fisherman, she meets Bepi, a handsome older Slav immigrant nicknamed “The Poet.” A tender and delicate friendship grows between Shun Li and Bepi. But gossip soon threatens their innocent relationship. January 23 ENOUGH SAID Directed by Nicole Holocener 2013 Not Rated 93 minutes Cast: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Gandolfini A divorced and single parent Eva (Louis-Dreyfus) enjoys her work as a masseuse but dreads her daughter’s departure for college. She meets Albert (Gandolfini) who is also facing an empty nest. As their romance blossoms, Eva also befriends a new massage client who rages on about her exhusband so much that Eva finds herself distrusting her own relationship with Albert. DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS for drivers of all ages Saturday, January 18 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM To register please contact Mr. Stephen Donnelly at (516) 437-0705 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP SENIOR RAP GROUP with Sari Flesch, Group Facilitator, Nassau County Office for the Aging Tuesday, January 21 at 9:30 AM in the Community Room … 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. 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! Monday, January 6 at 11:00 AM Come and join the Shelter Rock Public Library Senior Rap Group on selected Mondays from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. This discussion group is led by Senior Connections volunteer facilitator, Ken Rose, who has been participating in varied public library discussion groups for over fifteen years. Art Exhibit January 2 through February 26 Mixed Media by Eileen Walk This exhibit includes work from several series. The totality expresses the link connecting generations. YOUNG ADULT CRAFTS FOR YAs IN GRADES 5 - 12 VALENTINE COLLAGE PAINTING PILLOW CRAFT with Joanne Manning with Kathy G. (Earn Community Service Credit) Tuesday, January 28 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, February 4 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM Paint and cut strips of different colors and patterns to place in your heart framed painting to create a unique decoration. You will be amazed at the collage you create! Registration begins on January 21 in the Teen Room. Choose from several patterns to make a fuzzy pillow that will be donated to children staying at the Ronald McDonald House. A Community Service Certificate, worth 1 hour, will be given to each participant. Registration begins on January 7 in the Teen Room. 2 YOUNG ADULT Wii VIDEO & BOARD GAME AFTERNOON Friday, March 7 from 4:15 to 5:30 PM Join the YA Librarian and TAB group for a gaming afternoon. We will play popular Wii video games and board games such as Clue, Monopoly, CSI, Star Wars, Trivial Pursuit. You are welcome to bring your favorite game to play. For refreshments we’ll serve pizza and a beverage. Limited registration begins on February 21. YA BOOK CAFÉ ATTENTION TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) MEMBERS For YAs in Grades 7 – 12 Join us for a Socrates Café approach as we answer universal questions on this book. “Socratizing” is the idea that we learn more when we question with others. We will also share book quotes and refreshments. The next TAB meeting is on Thursday, January 16 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM in the Community Room for registered members.. KEEP HOLDING ON by Susane Colasanti Tuesday, February 11 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM Noelle’s life is all about survival. Even her best friend doesn’t know how much she gets bullied or how her mother neglects her. Noelle has kept so much about her life a secret for so long that when her long time crush Julian starts paying attention to her she is terrified. Surely it is safer to stay hidden than risk the pain of a broken heart. But when the antagonism of her classmates takes a dramatic turn, Noelle realizes it is time to stand up for herself and for the love that keeps her holding on. Registration begins on January 21. TAB is a volunteer group of teens who work with the YA Librarian to improve library services for teens Note: Registration for TAB is now filled. YA MOVIE PERCY JACKSON: SEA of MONSTERS Rated PG 106 minutes Starring Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario and Stanley Tucci Wednesday, February 19 from 2:30 to 4:20 PM In this retelling of the Rick Riordan’s book The Sea of Monsters, Percy Jackson accompanied by his friends Annabeth Chase, Clarisse La Rue and Tyson, his half-brother, go on a journey to the Sea of Monsters to retrieve the Golden Fleece and save Camp Half-Blood. Refreshments and book trivia will precede the film. Registration begins on February 5. Walk-ins also welcome. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Please Note... Preference will be given to Shelter Rock Public Library cardholders when registering for our Children’s Programs. Phone registrations will be accepted unless otherwise noted. Out-of-district registrations will be available one week before the scheduled program, if possible. Proof of age is required for first time registrants. ART SHOW We are delighted to display the creativity of our “artists-in-residence” and hope patrons will take a moment or two to enjoy the artwork of the children from our community. The artwork of the students from Center Street School will be on display during the month of January. Thank you to the students of St. Aidan’s School for our December display. 3 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS SONGS and RHYMES PLAYHOORAY KIDS FOR BABY’S DAY Families with children ages 2 – 4 years are invited to participate in a fun-filled program of music and movement. Friday, February 7 at 10:30 AM Registration begins Friday, January 24. Children ages 1 – 3 years with an adult, will enjoy musical wiggles, tickles and fingerplays with Dara and her guitar. Friday, January 10 at 10:30 AM Registration began Friday, December 20. StorytimeS 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 parents. Children must be two by January 1, 2014. Choose one of the following sessions: Session One Session Two Session Three Mondays, 10:15 AM Tuesdays, 10:15 AM Thursdays, 10:15 AM January 6 – February 10 January 7 – February 11 January 9 – February 13 Registration began Thursday, December 19. PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES Designed for children ages 3 – 5, this is a program of stories, simple songs, fingerplays and rhymes with other preschoolers. Children must be three by January 1, 2014. Choose one of the following sessions: Session One - Sleepytime Session Three Session Two Mondays, 7:00 PM Tuesdays, 1:30 PM Fridays, 10:15 AM February 3 – April 7 February 4 – April 8 February 7 – April 11 Please Note: Preschool Storytimes will not be held February 17 – 21. Registration began Thursday, December 19. CLASSIC STORYTIME A storytime program for children in Kindergarten and Grade 1 in which some of our classic stories will be shared. Friday, January 3 at 4:30 PM Registration began Friday, December 20. Valentine CRAFT PROGRAMS Registration for Valentine Craft Programs begins Monday, January 27. A $2.00 non-refundable fee is now being charged for Craft Programs. Fees must be paid in cash in the Children’s Room three days prior to the program or the registration will be cancelled. Materials for craft programs will not be available after the program has been presented. Abstract Heart For Ages 3 ½ - 5 with an Adult Tuesday, February 4 at 1:30 PM Stained Glass For Grades 3 – 5 Tuesday, February 4 at 4:30 PM 4 Ceramic Valentine For Grades K – 2 Monday, February 10 at 4:30 PM CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS • • • • • • CALDECOTT CHALLENGE Children in Grades K-5 are eligible to register for Caldecott Challenge, a program designed to review previous Caldecott winners and compete as teams in comparing and contrasting them. The Caldecott Medal is awarded each year to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association. Friday, January 17 at 4:30 PM Registration begins Friday, January 3. Books to be reviewed for the Caldecott Challenge include: • The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster • The House in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson • A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead • A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka • This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen • • • NEWBERY ROUNDTABLE • • • Children in Grades 3 – 5 are welcome to join us for a discussion of previous Newbery winners. The Newbery Award is presented annually “to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children published in the United States during the preceding year.” Friday, January 24 at 4:30 PM Registration begins Friday, January 3. Books to be reviewed for the Newbery Roundtable include: • The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate • The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread by Kate DiCamillo • Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan • Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary Book Chats Children in Grades 2 - 5 are invited to participate in Book Chats, a program designed to encourage them to read and discuss a selected book. The selected book will be available at the time of registration. GRADE 2 Friday, April 4 at 4:30 PM The Year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes GRADES 3 & 4 Friday, February 28 at 4:30 PM Wayside School is Falling Down by Louis Sachar Billy Miller started second grade with a bump on his head and a lot of worries, but by the end of the year he realizes some of the many lessons he has learned. Registration begins Friday, March 14. Humorous stories from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, where students learn to tango, face the cafeteria’s dreaded Mushroom Surprise, and study a hobo. Registration begins Friday, February 7. GRADES 4 & 5 Friday, March 21 at 4:30 PM Granny Torrelli Makes Soup by Sharon Creech With the help of a wise old grandmother, two friends manage to work out some of their conflicts. Registration begins Friday, February 28. LEGO CREATIONS for Grades K to 5 Come and build your own LEGO creation! Friday, January 10 at 4:30 PM • Wednesday, January 22 at 4:30 PM Registration begins Friday, January 3. 5 ANNUAL RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wednesday, January 8 at 7:30 PM in the Community Room. LIBRARY HOURS THE LIBRARY WILL CLOSE Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 AM - 9 PM Wednesday - 11 AM - 9 PM Friday - 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday - 9 AM - 5 PM Sunday - 1 PM - 5 PM NEW YEAR’S EVE Tuesday, December 31 at 3 PM NEW YEAR’S DAY Wednesday, January 1 Happy New Year WINTER LOANS Our extended winter loan program began Friday, December 6th Books must be returned on or before Monday, April 7th Winter loans are available to SRPL patrons for 28 day fiction excluding new 2013-2014 large type books. OFFICERS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Thomas G. Jordan Tharakaram Ravishankar Burton L. Roslyn Louise Sobin Kenneth F. Vey Gale C. Zeidman, Clerk/Assistant Treasurer Michael J. Castelli, Treasurer Marisa Ferraro, Secretary Spellman, Rice, Schure, Gibbons, McDonough, Polizzi & Truncale, LLP, Counsel Andrea Meluskey, Library Director