Bethpage Public Library

ELLEN COVEN, fitness instructor will once again be leading her ever-popular exercise classes at the library. The classes are designed for the special needs and limitations of the over-55 age group. In addition to being healthy, they are fun! Listed below are the dates for the upcoming classes.

8 SESSION CLASS
Dates: May 3, 10, 17, 24; June 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 9:45 A.M.-10:30 A.M. (session 1)
10:45 A.M.-11:30 A.M. (session 2)
Cost: $32 for 8-session class (no refunds)

Led by fitness instructor ELLEN COVEN Simply Stronger is a program of strengthening exercises for older adults designed to help slow bone loss, improve posture, build muscular strength and provide important health benefits safely, Following are the dates for the scheduled class.

8 SESSION CLASS
Dates: May 3, 10, 17, 24; June 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 11:45 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
Cost: $32 for 8-session class (no refunds)

Date: Tuesdays, June 1 and 8
Time: 10:30 A.M.

Let your baby's introduction to the library be filled with giggles and belly laughs! This is a program created just for infants ages 9 to 17 months and their caregivers. Join in the fun featuring music, lap games and other activities perfect for this delightful age group. Register from May 10.

Date: Tuesdays, June 1 and 8
Time: 10:30 A.M.

Let your baby's introduction to the library be filled with giggles and belly laughs! This is a program created just for infants ages 9 to 17 months and their caregivers. Join in the fun featuring music, lap games and other activities perfect for this delightful age group. Register from May 10.

with Martina Curtis, Sign Language Specialist

Date: Mondays, June 28, July 12, July 19
Time: 10:30 A.M.
For ages 0 - 24 months

Come to the library to learn and reap the amazing benefits of basic sign language for all babies! Research has demonstrated that using sign language with young children is valuable to speech acquisition, facilitates communication between parent/caregiver and child, can reduce levels of frustration and is just plain fun! Register from June 1.

Date: Wednesdays, June 2, 9 and 16
Time: 10:30 A.M.

Come and "shake your sillies out!" This exciting hour-long program features creative movement, music, crafts, and fun pre-school activities. Designed to delight children ages 2 ½ to 5 with caregivers. $6.00 materials fee for the series. Register from May 3.

Date: Wednesdays, June 2, 9 and 16
Time: 10:30 A.M.

Come and "shake your sillies out!" This exciting hour-long program features creative movement, music, crafts, and fun pre-school activities. Designed to delight children ages 2 ½ to 5 with caregivers. $6.00 materials fee for the series. Register from May 3.

Date: Wednesdays, June 2, 9 and 16
Time: 10:30 A.M.

Come and "shake your sillies out!" This exciting hour-long program features creative movement, music, crafts, and fun pre-school activities. Designed to delight children ages 2 ½ to 5 with caregivers. $6.00 materials fee for the series. Register from May 3.

with Paul Miller from Flow Circus

Date: Tuesday, June 29
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Don't miss this high-energy show combining hilarious comedy with amazing circus arts and spell-binding feats of magic. For children of all ages and their families. Register from June 1.

Date: Friday, June 11
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, Kathy Bates, Ray McKinnon
Rated: PG-13; 120 minutes

Michael Oher (Aaron), a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, is taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhy's lives leads them to insightful self-discoveries of their own, Living in such a new environment, the teen faces different challenges to overcome. He works hard as a football player and a student and with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American football player. Sandra Bullock won an Academy Award for her portrayal.

Date: Friday, June 25
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish
Rated: PG; 119 minutes

In London in 1818, a secret love affair began between 23-year-old poet John Keats (Whishaw) and the girl next door, Fanny Brawne (Cornish) who was an outspoken student of high fashion. Though at odds initially, the two fell intensely in love and were absorbed in each other until Keats' untimely death at age 25.

Date: Friday, June 4
Time: 7:30 P.M.

Starring: Robert DeNiro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell
Rated: PG-13 (thematic elements, brief strong language); 100 minutes

A widower (De Niro) embarks on an impromptu road trip to reconnect with each of his grown children only to discover that their lives are far from picture perfect. Critics praisd De Niro for his portrayal which is so different from his usual roles. The film presents a picturel of all-to-real family relationships and dynamics.

Date: Friday, June 18
Time: 7:30 P.M.

Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman, Melanie Lynsky
Rated: R (for language, some sexual content); 109 minutes

Ryan Bingham (Clooney), is a corporate downsizing expert whose cherished life on the road is threatened just as he is reaching ten million frequent flyer miles and just after he's met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams (Farmiga). Winner of the Golden Globe awards, reviewers called it a smart, alert, supremely entertaining film and it is unusual for a movie to be both biting and moving.

Date: Wednesday, June 9
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Starring: Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg
Rated: PG-13; 127 min.

In this romance/drama/comedy Sam Wheat (Swayze) a young executive and Molly Jensen's (Moore) romance ends unexpectedly when Sam is murdered. In order to solve his murder and protect his girl he communicates with a medium (Goldberg).

Date: Wednesday, June 16
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Starring: Patrick Swayze, Lisa Niemi
Rated: PG-13; 101 min.

Three students of a master choreographer who had fallen out many years back, reunite to save the dance company by dancing the piece that caused the falling-out . ONE LAST DANCE allows Swayze and professional dancer Niemi to showcase their talents. In the process they re-kindle their love of dance, save the company and prove that miracles really can happen.

Date: Wednesday, June 23
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Starring: Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo
Rated: PG-13; 108 min.

On their way to a beauty contest in Hollywood and dressed to kill, three drag queens (Swayze, Snipes, and Leguizamo).are stranded in a conservative Midwestern town due to car trouble. In the course of one incredible weekend, eyes will be opened and broken hearts mended as the local citizenry gets an infusion of flash and glamour.

Presented by Sidney Gubell

Dates: Fridays May 7, 14, 21, 28;
June 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Cost: $40 for 8 sessions (No Refunds)

If you would like to socialize, have fun, and exercise your brain, then learn to play Bridge! This beginner's course covers bidding, responding, overcalling, and everything you need to know to be a knowledgeable and skilled bridge player. Treat yourself to a fun afternoon and an activity that will enrich your life.

Presented by Sidney Gubell

Dates: Fridays May 7, 14, 21, 28;
June 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Cost: $40 for 8 sessions (No Refunds)

If you would like to socialize, have fun, and exercise your brain, then learn to play Bridge! This beginner's course covers bidding, responding, overcalling, and everything you need to know to be a knowledgeable and skilled bridge player. Treat yourself to a fun afternoon and an activity that will enrich your life.

Presented by Sidney Gubell

Dates: Fridays May 7, 14, 21, 28;
June 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Cost: $40 for 8 sessions (No Refunds)

If you would like to socialize, have fun, and exercise your brain, then learn to play Bridge! This beginner's course covers bidding, responding, overcalling, and everything you need to know to be a knowledgeable and skilled bridge player. Treat yourself to a fun afternoon and an activity that will enrich your life.

Presented by Sidney Gubell

Dates: Fridays May 7, 14, 21, 28;
June 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Cost: $40 for 8 sessions (No Refunds)

If you would like to socialize, have fun, and exercise your brain, then learn to play Bridge! This beginner's course covers bidding, responding, overcalling, and everything you need to know to be a knowledgeable and skilled bridge player. Treat yourself to a fun afternoon and an activity that will enrich your life.

Presented by Sharper Training Solutions

Dates: Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Fee:$20 (non-refundable) for all three classes
Must sign up for all three classes

Are you looking to get back into the job market, change careers, or just refresh your computer skills? These classes can help you reach your goals.

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007: Learn the basics of word processing including creating a document, saving, editing, formatting and much more.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007: Learn the basics of the world's most popular spreadsheet program including creating, editing and formatting worksheets, formulas and much more.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Learn to create exciting computerized presentations that can be used as an aid in giving speeches and presentations. Work with computer animation and video as you learn the basics of creating a slideshow including creating, saving, editing, formatting, adding multimedia objects and animation effects and much more.

Computer knowledge and experience required for these classes. Restricted to SD#21 Residents until May 10, 2010; Space is limited don't delay in signing up!

Presented by Sharper Training Solutions

Dates: Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Fee:$20 (non-refundable) for all three classes
Must sign up for all three classes

Are you looking to get back into the job market, change careers, or just refresh your computer skills? These classes can help you reach your goals.

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007: Learn the basics of word processing including creating a document, saving, editing, formatting and much more.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007: Learn the basics of the world's most popular spreadsheet program including creating, editing and formatting worksheets, formulas and much more.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Learn to create exciting computerized presentations that can be used as an aid in giving speeches and presentations. Work with computer animation and video as you learn the basics of creating a slideshow including creating, saving, editing, formatting, adding multimedia objects and animation effects and much more.

Computer knowledge and experience required for these classes. Restricted to SD#21 Residents until May 10, 2010; Space is limited don't delay in signing up!

Presented by Sharper Training Solutions

Dates: Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Fee:$20 (non-refundable) for all three classes
Must sign up for all three classes

Are you looking to get back into the job market, change careers, or just refresh your computer skills? These classes can help you reach your goals.

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007: Learn the basics of word processing including creating a document, saving, editing, formatting and much more.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007: Learn the basics of the world's most popular spreadsheet program including creating, editing and formatting worksheets, formulas and much more.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007: Learn to create exciting computerized presentations that can be used as an aid in giving speeches and presentations. Work with computer animation and video as you learn the basics of creating a slideshow including creating, saving, editing, formatting, adding multimedia objects and animation effects and much more.

Computer knowledge and experience required for these classes. Restricted to SD#21 Residents until May 10, 2010; Space is limited don't delay in signing up!

A joint program with the Central Park Historical Society

Date: Wednesday, June 23
Time: 7:30 P.M.

Arthur Mattson, historian of the Village of Lynbrook for twenty years, will present the true story of two American tall ships that were wrecked in the winter of 1836-37, off Rockaway Beach and Long Beach, only a few hundred yards from the shore. The twin disasters resulted in the deaths of 215 people. It is a story of unrealized hope for the hundreds of immigrants (mostly poor and Irish) squeezed aboard those cargo ships as if they were barrels of merchandise. It also explains how 139 of their unclaimed bodies ended up in a mass grave in Lynbrook.

The presentation reveals the dramatically different ways that Long Islanders of the period reacted to the wrecks on its coast; the incredibly brave rescuers from shore, the "fiends in human form" who cut off the fingers and ear lobes of drowned victims to get their jewelry, and the poet Walt Whitman, who wrote passionately about the wrecks in "Leaves of Grass." Don't miss this program on a fascinating period of Long Island History.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

Presented by Christine Donovan

Date: Monday, June 28
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Cost: $20 per person (no refunds)
all materials included; all you bring are scissors & glue

Are you looking for a new hobby or creative outlet? Are you a "scrapper" or thinking of becoming one? Than consider the following facts:

• Over 25 million people in the United States alone consider themselves to be scrapbookers.
• Almost 30% of all U.S. households have at least one family member who scrapbooks.
• Scrapbooking is the fastest growing sector of the craft and hobby industry and now considered to be the third most popular craft in the nation.

Come join local Bethpage resident Christine Donovan and learn how to create sensational scrapbook layouts to preserve your family memories or create new ones. This class will take you through the year with double-page layouts that are representative of the months, holidays, or seasons. Learn new techniques and let your creativity flow! Both beginner and experienced scrapbookers are welcome. Don't delay, limited space available!

Restricted to Bethpage SD #21 residents until May 10

Date: Tuesday, June 29
Time: 8:30 A.M. bus departs from the Library
(Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to departure time)
Cost: $83 all inclusive (no refunds)

The New York Botanical Gardens is a museum of plants, an educational institution, and a scientific research organization. Founded in 1891 and now a National Historic Landmark, it is one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world and the largest in any city in the United States, distinguished by the beauty of its diverse landscape and extensive collections and gardens, as well as by the scope and excellence of its programs in horticulture, education, and science.

The New York Botanical Gardens maintains one of the world's greatest collections of flora, including some of the most beautiful natural terrain of any botanical garden in the world; including dramatic rock outcroppings, rolling hills, waterfalls and ponds, the Bronx River and a 50 acre remnant of the forest that once covered New York City. While visiting the gardens, you will have the opportunity to enjoy viewing the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, 27 specialty gardens and plant collections on 250 acres. There will be a choice of a self-guided tour or a narrated public tram service.

After seeing the beautiful gardens, enjoy a delicious lunch at Mario's - winner of the James Beard Award for best regional classic restaurant - the only one selected in the New York City Area. Please choose from one of the lunch choices below.

Finally, to wrap up a wonderful day, spend some time on Arthur Avenue for authentic Italian goodies!

Lunch Choices:

1. Chicken Francaise


2. Veal Cutlet Parmagiana


3. Filet of Sole in Scampi Sauce

Don't delay in signing up at the Reference Desk - space is limited and this is a trip that will fill rapidly.

with Aida Nema, American School of Oriental Research and President of the L.I. Archaeological Society

Date: Thursday, June 10
Time: 2:00 P.M.

The splendor found in the tomb of Pharaoh Tut Ankh Amun dazzled the world when archaeologist Howard Carter discovered this mostly untouched burial in 1922. King Tut, also known as the Boy King, became Pharaoh about 3300 years ago at the age of nine and ruled for only ten years. He is famous because his grave, containing over 350 incredible objects, was found almost intact. This exciting Power Point presentation will not only discuss the treasure, but will also explore Tut's era--its politics, clash of religions, art styles of the period. Also considered will be the king's dysfunctional family--his revolutionary father, Pharaoh Akhenaton; his stepmother who was also his mother-in-law, the gorgeous Nefertiti, his lovely wife who was also his half-sister. Come and learn about this tumultuous reign and the mysteries surrounding the king's life, death, and legacy--that still haunt us to this day.

with Art Historian Donald Dwyer

Date: Monday, June 14
Time: 2:00 P.M.

The medieval state of Kievan Rus' was the predecessor of the Russian State. The great churches, built after the adoption of Christianity in 988, were the first examples of monumental architecture in East Slavic lands and were influenced by Byzantine art. Early Eastern Orthodox churches were made of wood with small onion domes, thick walls, narrow windows, magnificent frescoes. In 1712, Peter the Great looked westward with major monuments designed in the Baroque Style including--the Winter Palace that also houses the Hermitage Museum and the Peter and Paul Cathedral. Luxurious Baroque by imported Italian architects was popular till the end of the 17th Century, but in the 18th Century, Catherine the Great favored more conservative Neo-Classical styles also designed by Italians. Political uprisings inspired 19th Century emperors to engage in repression and reversion to the Byzantine past, but at Tsarskoye Selo, near Petersburg, the nobility still built lavish palaces. See the Baroque Catherine Palace and the later Neo-Classical Alexander Palace. The Soviet Era brought dull sameness followed by flights of inventiveness at the end of the 20th Century. Russian history through the lens of architecture.

with Marc Courtade, Artistic Director of Tilles Center

Date: Tuesday June 8
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Beverly Sills, Brooklyn born and American trained, became an operatic and media superstar as much for her vibrant personality as for her beautiful coloratura soprano voice. She blazed her own trail to stardom, and only ventured to Europe and the Metropolitan Opera after achieving enormous success in this country. Ms Sills had an impressive repertoire and specialized in the bel canto style. Among her most famous roles were the lead in Carmen, Violetta in La Traviata, Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni and the title role in Lucia di Lammermoor. Upon retiring as a singer in 1980, she became General Manager of the New York City Opera, Chairman of Lincoln Center, and Chair of The Metropolitan Opera. She also became the best fund raiser the arts had ever known and devoted herself to many charities. Beverly Sills will be remembered as a prominent public figure, as well as an artist of the highest rank. With exciting Power Point illustrations and musical interludes.

Grab your needles or crochet hooks and join Marie DiPrimo for another series of classes for continuing or beginning knitters. What a great way to spend a summer morning or evening and end up with a project to be proud of.

Beginners: for knitting bring 2 straight #10 knitting needles and one skein of worsted weight wool (3 ½ to 4 ounce skein), and for crocheters bring 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! Classes fill fast, so don't delay!

Daytime Classes: Tuesdays, 10 A.M.-12 NOON

Date: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Cost: $50 5-session class (no refunds)

Evening Classes: Thursdays, 7 P.M.-9 P.M.

Date: June 3, 10, 17, 24
Cost: $40 4-session class (no refunds)

Presented by "The Garden Lady" - Lynn Thomson

Date: Tuesday, August 10
Time: 7:30 P.M.

Lynn Thomson, aka "The Garden Lady", designs gardens for DIY homeowners. Since so many of us are busy with work and families, we have little time for maintaining a garden. In addition, so many gardens have matured along with their owners who are now looking for beauty without so much work. It's not surprising that the most frequent request Ms. Thomson gets is to design a low maintenance garden.

You can have a beautiful, easy-to-care-for garden by using flowering shrubs, grasses, and a few small evergreens. The garden lady will help get you started - you just need to supply the green thumb!

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

Date Friday, July 30
Time: 7:30 P.M.

Starring: Hugh Dancy, Rose Byrne, Amy Irving, Frankie Faison
Rated: PG-13 (sexual content, language), 99 minutes

Adam is a handsome but intriguing young man who has all his life led a sheltered
existence--until he meets his new neighbor, Beth, a beautiful cosmopolitan young woman who pulls him into the outside world, with funny, touching and unexpected
results. Their implausible and enigmatic relationship reveals just how far two people from different realities can stretch in search of an extraordinary connection.

Date: Wednesday, June 30
Time: 2:00 P.M.
(Rated G; 83 minutes)