Bethpage Public Library

Date: March 5
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Starring: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor
Rated: PG; 111 minutes

After becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, Amelia (Swank) was thrust into a new role as America's sweetheart known for her bold, larger-than-life charisma. She was an inspiration to people everywhere and to the men closest to her heart; her husband, promoter and publishing magnate George P. Putnam (Gere) and her long-time friend and lover, pilot Gene Vidal (McGregor). In the summer of 1937 Amelia set off on her most daunting mission - a solo flight around the world that was destined to become one of the most talked-about journeys in history.

Date: March 5
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Starring: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor
Rated: PG; 111 minutes

After becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, Amelia (Swank) was thrust into a new role as America's sweetheart known for her bold, larger-than-life charisma. She was an inspiration to people everywhere and to the men closest to her heart; her husband, promoter and publishing magnate George P. Putnam (Gere) and her long-time friend and lover, pilot Gene Vidal (McGregor). In the summer of 1937 Amelia set off on her most daunting mission - a solo flight around the world that was destined to become one of the most talked-about journeys in history.

Date: Sunday, March 7
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Take a ride through time with one of Long Island's hottest bands - 7 BRIDGES ROAD. Do-wop through the 50's with the likes of Dion & Danny and the Juniors. Let Beatlemania ride you into the sound of The British Invasion. Rock with the Motown tunes. Take a magic carpet ride with the love-children songs of the Woodstock generation. Sing along into the world of the great vocal bands of the 70's and 80's. Don't miss this swinging soiree! It's like having your own personal classic rock juke box. Critics have called this "a talented and dedicated group of guys who can tackle any song."

Admission is free and Bethpage School District #21 residents will be seated first; out-of-area residents as space permits. A Bethpage Library card is a ticket of admission for the cardholder and a companion.

Date: Sunday, March 14
Time: 2:00 P.M.

The Long Island Cabaret Theatre is celebrating over 25 years of music! They have performed widely, always to enthusiastic audiences. We are pleased to welcome them back to Bethpage Library for this extravagant show. The costumed musical features 30 talented singers, dancers and a live stage band as always under the direction of two-time Emmy-winning Musical Director Kim Oler. Don't miss this fabulous afternoon of music and dance as only The Long Island Cabaret Theatre can present.

Admission is free and Bethpage School District #21 residents will be seated first; out-of-area residents as space permits. A Bethpage Library card is a ticket of admission for the cardholder and a companion.

Date: Sunday, March 21
Time: 2:00 P.M.

The style of music as performed by MANHATTAN JAZZ is "Sophisticated Swing." This cabaret experience is about a little conversation, great instrumental jazz, swing and pleasantly sung ballads. MANHATTAN JAZZ incorporates rippling piano stylings and syncopated rhythms into the music of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Jimmy Dorsey, to name a few. Phil Amarante , a lead vocalist in the jazz world formed MANHATTAN JAZZ with accomplished established musicians. Don't miss this delightful afternoon of music!

Admission is free and Bethpage School District #21 residents will be seated first; out-of-area residents as space permits. A Bethpage Library card is a ticket of admission for the cardholder and a companion.

Date: Sunday, March 28
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Founded in December 1995 by leader and musical arranger Chuck Acuri, CHAMPAGNE'S distinctive sound weaves the harmonies of the '50's and '60's into a skillful blend. The five vocalists are Chuck Acuri, Joe Bell, Christina Corallo, Jennifer Mikell and Don Raphael. All are featured lead singers who give CHAMPAGNE its unique and diverse sound which includes all types of music from that era to the present. The group has performed throughout Long Island, New York and New Jersey as well as on radio. They perform the best in "a cappella"--with great vocal harmonies. So whatever you call the music--you'll love this performance.

Admission is free and Bethpage School District #21 residents will be seated first; out-of-area residents as space permits. A Bethpage Library card is a ticket of admission for cardholder and a companion.

with Vivian Gordon, Lecturer The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City

Date: Thursday, March 11
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Tourists flock to the Eternal City to wonder at its great works of art in grand and famous places. This illustrated talk will offer a glimpse of what can be seen in smaller, intimate locations--without crowds and where visitors can often have major masterpieces all to themselves. Among the museums discussed will be the Doria Pamphilj Gallery, the Colonna Gallery, and the collections of the Capitoline Museums. These contain outstanding Old Master paintings by such as Titian, Caravaggio, Velasquez, Rubens. Other small galleries that contain important examples of ancient art will also be noted. These include the new museum for the Ara Pacis, the Altar of Peace erected by the Emperor Augustus, and the recently renovated Palazzo Altemps, a beautiful Renaissance building filled with classical sculpture. A bit farther and off the beaten track is the Villa Giulia--home to the world's greatest collection of Etruscan art. See unexpected views of Rome through the special lens of its splendid small museums.

Admission Free--All Welcome

The library hosts a book discussion group every month. The experienced leader is Barbara Krupit - the books cover many genres and the discussions are lively and interesting. The group usually meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 P.M. in the library's meeting room. The books to be read and discussed are noted in the bi-monthly NEWSLETTER; on-line on our website and on flyers available in the library. For further information call the Reference Desk at 516-931-3907. The upcoming dates are:

Parts lII & lV presented by Patrick Hanrahan

Dates: Friday, March 12 & Friday, April 9
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Join us for the third part & fourth parts in this literary series as Mr. Hanrahan, longtime resident of Bethpage and an MFA student in the Stony Brook-South Hampton writing program. In part III Mr. Hanrahan will discuss Colum McCann's 2009 National Book Award winning novel Let the Great World Spin about New York in 1974. He will also cover stories by Mary Lavin and Dubliners by James Joyce. Sebastian Barry's prize winning The Secret Scripture as well as some not so well known authors will be included in the fourth and final session. Even if you missed the first two, don't miss these concluding afternoon lectures which include an enjoyable and informative discussion as well as biographical information, and excerpts from the works.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

If you missed the last session of art classes and want to start expressing yourself artistically, whether beginner or advanced then PEGGY LANG'S art classes on Wednesdays are the place for you. The medium is acrylics and students provide their own art supplies and work at their own pace with subjects of their own choosing under the guidance of talented Peggy Lang. The classes culminate in June with an Art Show and Reception in the Library's Gallery. Two sessions of five classes each are held each Wednesday. Payment is due upon registering at the Reference Desk.

Checks to be payable to Margaret Lang. Call the Reference Desk if you have any questions. The upcoming classes are as follows:

Dates: Wednesdays, March 17, 24, 31; April 7, 14

Time: 10:00 A.M.-12:00 noon (Session 1)
1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. (Session 2)

Cost: $40 for each 5-session class (No Refunds)
The next session of 5 classes starts on April 21

with Lorna Noone, Flutist and Music Historian

Date: Tuesday, March 16
Time: 2:00 P.M.

The flute was a favorite instrument for Baroque Era (1600-1750) composers such as J.S. Bach and his sons; Handel; Haydn; Telemann and more. In the Baroque, harmonic complexity and contras were emphasized, and the period saw the development of the sonata, the suite, and early forms of the concerto. Telemann loved the flute and played it himself; and J.S. Bach wrote six sonatas for flute and harpsichord. His son, C.P.E. Bach, also wrote a flute sonata. Handel composed many sonatas for flute, cello, and harpsichord, and Haydn used the instrument extensively in his "London Trios." Lana will perform J.S. Bach's only unaccompanied sonata; the sonata by C.P.E. Bach, and other exciting examples from the Baroque repertoire.

Admission Free--All Welcome

with Jim Hawkins

Date: Monday, March 15
Time: 7:30 P.M.

The storytelling tradition has been a focal point in Irish life for over 1000 years. Irish songs often spring from the rich history, culture and traditions of the country.
Take a fascinating journey to the Emerald Isle through the stories and songs of raconteur Jim Hawkins. Ireland will come to life with touches of humor, sadness and wittiness in this fascinating presentation.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

with Rosemary McKinley

Date: Wednesday, March 24
Time: 7:30 P.M.

The North Fork's natural riches have been seducing people for more than four hundred years. The Algonquin Indians and later Dutch and English colonists first recognized the area for its waters rich with clams and fish, its fertile soil for growing crops and its abundant forests to support shipbuilding. Hearing the ocean's call, many have long admired the inlets, creeks and bays that contrast the ruggedness of the Long Island Sound with the tranquility of the Peconic Bay.

In this pictorial history, local author Rosemary McKinley showcases the nautical history, idyllic seaside settings and lush landscapes of this picturesque location.

This program is co-sponsored by the Bethpage Public Library and the Central Park Historical Society.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

with Donald Dwyer, Art Historian

Date: Monday, March 22
Time: 2:00 P.M.

During the Irish Golden Age (7th -9th Centuries), Celtic monasteries became seats of learning whose purpose was to spread the Gospel. The manuscripts they produced were looked upon as sacred objects whose beauty was meant to reflect the import of the contents. Depicting the spirit was everything for these artists. Drawing upon diverse sources--Celtic and Germanic elements along with Iranian and Central Asian influences--the so-called "barbaric" Celtic illuminators created an art of breathtaking complexity and imaginative ornamentation, bursting with vitality in its taste for abstraction, asymmetry, and surging line. Culminating with The Book of Kells, these manuscripts portrayed a reality not of this world and would lead to the Romanesque and Gothic styles.

Admission Free--All Welcome

Date: Monday, March 8
Time: 5 - 6 P.M.

The Tweens 'n' Teens Survey results are in! At this meeting Teen Advisory Board members will get the results and begin discussing how to make the library better based on their peers' comments. Refreshments will be served. 21st Century points and Community Service hours are awarded.

Please sign-up at the BPL Reference Desk by Friday, March. 5. SD #21 students only.

Date: Mondays, March 1 and 8
Time: 10:30 A.M.

Expand your baby's world and social experiences by registering for this innovative program featuring songs, rhymes, lap games and simple stories. Meet other adults and babies from the Bethpage community and have fun while making friends. For ages 9 - 17 months and their caregivers. Register now.

Date: Mondays, March 1 and 8
Time: 10:30 A.M.

Expand your baby's world and social experiences by registering for this innovative program featuring songs, rhymes, lap games and simple stories. Meet other adults and babies from the Bethpage community and have fun while making friends. For ages 9 - 17 months and their caregivers. Register now.

Date: Tuesdays, March 2, 9, and 16
Time: 10:30 or 11:30 A.M.

Have a ball while encouraging your child to engage in interactive play with other children of the same age. Enjoy this exciting program filled with an assortment of stories, songs, and circle games. For ages 18 - 29 months and their caregivers. Register now.

Date: Tuesdays, March 2, 9, and 16
Time: 10:30 or 11:30 A.M.

Have a ball while encouraging your child to engage in interactive play with other children of the same age. Enjoy this exciting program filled with an assortment of stories, songs, and circle games. For ages 18 - 29 months and their caregivers. Register now.

Date: Tuesdays, March 2, 9, and 16
Time: 10:30 or 11:30 A.M.

Have a ball while encouraging your child to engage in interactive play with other children of the same age. Enjoy this exciting program filled with an assortment of stories, songs, and circle games. For ages 18 - 29 months and their caregivers. Register now.

Date: Fridays, March 5, 12, and 19
Time: 10:30 or 11:30 A.M.

Create lifelong learners by registering your little one in this unique program featuring developmentally appropriate stories, games, songs, and crafts. Ages
2 ½ - 3 ½ and their caregivers. Register now.

Date: Fridays, March 5, 12, and 19
Time: 10:30 or 11:30 A.M.

Create lifelong learners by registering your little one in this unique program featuring developmentally appropriate stories, games, songs, and crafts. Ages
2 ½ - 3 ½ and their caregivers. Register now.

Date: Fridays, March 5, 12, and 19
Time: 10:30 or 11:30 A.M.

Create lifelong learners by registering your little one in this unique program featuring developmentally appropriate stories, games, songs, and crafts. Ages
2 ½ - 3 ½ and their caregivers. Register now.

Date: Saturdays, March 6, 20, and 27
Time: 11:00 A.M.
Ages 4 - 8

Shut off the cartoons and begin your weekend with a program jam-packed with fun and imagination, featuring exciting stories and a craft to make and take home. Register now.

Date: Saturdays, March 6, 20, and 27
Time: 11:00 A.M.
Ages 4 - 8

Shut off the cartoons and begin your weekend with a program jam-packed with fun and imagination, featuring exciting stories and a craft to make and take home. Register now.

Date: Saturdays, March 6, 20, and 27
Time: 11:00 A.M.
Ages 4 - 8

Shut off the cartoons and begin your weekend with a program jam-packed with fun and imagination, featuring exciting stories and a craft to make and take home. Register now.

Date: Saturday, March 13
Time:11:00

Boogie, wiggle and giggle to this musical storytime featuring musical instruments, dancing, songs and stories! Join us for this high energy musical and movement program. For children ages 4 - 8. Register now.

with Joanne Manning, Artist and Craft Specialist

Date: Saturday, March 6
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Fee: $2

Welcome the birds back this spring by going wild and creating a fantastical bird hat. By using unusual techniques and brightly colored materials, your special hat will dazzle your friends and family. For grades K - 5. $2.00 materials fee per child. Register now.

Date: Monday, March 15
Time: 7:00 P.M.

Wake up your old bedtime routine! Join us for a tot's night out with lots of stories, songs and plenty of fun. Pajamas and/or stuffed toys optional. For ages 3 ½ to 6. Register now.

Date: Thursday, March 18
Time: 4:30 P.M.

Don't miss this innovative storytime event as local teenagers introduce your child to simple stories, fingerplays, songs and crafts. This unique experience will help your youngster develop social and listening skills, while having loads of fun! Limited to 15 children. For grades K - 2. Register now.

with Anna Jack, circus performer from the Big Apple Circus

Date: Monday, March 29
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Join us for an irresistible circus show featuring unicycles, juggling, hula-hoops, and oodles of poodles. Don't miss this amazing show filled with giggles galore and plenty of audience participation! Anna Jack has performed with the Big Apple Circus, Moscow Circus, on Broadway in "Circus Diva", in the musical "Barnum", and has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and E! Entertainment. For children of all ages with their caregivers. Register now.

with Sylvia Fletcher, ventriloquist extraordinaire

Date: Wednesday, March 31
Time: 2:00 P.M.

A world renowned professional ventriloquist, comedian, singer and entertainer, Sylvia will lure you into her magical and intriguing world of comedy. You will be dazzled by her voice illusions, and charmed by her lively, unforgettable characters and puppets. Lots of laughs and audience participation. For children ages 4 and up with their caregivers.
No registration required!

This program is co-sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Community and Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division, and the Bethpage Public Library.

*For your safety, strollers are not allowed in the auditorium, please.

Date: Friday, March 5
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Starring: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor
Rated: PG; 111 minutes

After becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, Amelia (Swank) was thrust into a new role as America's sweetheart known for her bold, larger-than-life charisma. She was an inspiration to people everywhere and to the men closest to her heart; her husband, promoter and publishing magnate George P. Putnam (Gere) and her long-time friend and lover, pilot Gene Vidal (McGregor). In the summer of 1937 Amelia set off on her most daunting mission - a solo flight around the world that was destined to become one of the most talked-about journeys in history.

Date: Friday, March 19
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Starring: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Stephen Guarino, Zoe Kazan
Rated: PG-13 (some sexual content)

Meet Genevieve (Vardalos), the owner of "Roses for Romance," a quaint flower shop in the heart of a friendly Brooklyn neighborhood. She loves romance and flowers and hates relationships. Having been hurt many times when it came to matters of the heart, she therefore keeps herself happy by not letting any one man in. Dating is a game she's very good at until she meets Greg (Corbett).

Date: Friday, March 12
Time: 7:30 P.M.

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce
Rated: R (war violence, language); 130 minutes

Nominated for an Oscar this movie is a suspenseful portrait of the courage under fire of the technicians of the bomb squad - the military's most unrecognized heroes. Three members of the bomb squad battle insurgents and each other as they seek out and disarm roadside bombs on the streets of Baghdad in order to make the city safer for the Iraqis and the Americans.

Date: Friday, March 26
Time: 7:30 P.M.

Starring: Jessica Biel, Kristin Scott Thomas, Colin Firth, Ben Barnes
Rated: PG-13 (sexual content, partial nudity, smoking); 96 minutes

Critics called this movie "a comedy of bad manners done by experts". John Whittaker (Barnes), a young Englishman, falls in love with Larita (Biel), a sexy, glamorous American woman and they marry impetuously. When they return home his mother Mrs. Whittaker (Thomas) has an instant allergic reaction to her new daughter-in-law who tries her best to fit in but quickly realizes that she must fight back. A battle of wits ensues.

Registration for these classes begins on Monday, December 7

If you missed out on Marie DiPrimo's informative and fun series of knitting and crocheting classes in the past and want to learn or become even more proficient in either or both of these wonderful crafts - here's your chance! Marie will be conducting her wonderful classes again this winter. Both Beginner and Experienced crafters are welcome. Don't delay - the classes fill rapidly.

Beginners: for knitting bring 2 straight #10 knitting needles and one skein of worsted weight wool (3 ½ to 4 ounce skein) and for crocheting a 4 oz ball of worsted weight yarn and a size I crochet hook. Experienced crafters bring the project you are currently working on or the materials for a new project you're aching to begin. Don't miss the fun, information and camaraderie!!

Daytime 10-Session Class
Dates: Tuesdays, January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16
Time: 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 noon
Cost: $100; payable upon registration at Reference Desk (no refunds)

New Evening 10-Session Class
Dates: Thursdays, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18
Time: 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Cost: $100; payable upon registration at Reference Desk (no refunds)