http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/ Bethpage Public Library en Copyright 2010 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 04:27:07 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss In answer to popular demand, the library schedules sessions of the AARP / 55 ALIVE defensive driving course on an on-going basis. These courses are available to Bethpage School District #21 patrons 50+ years of age and to out-of-area residents when space permits. Call the Reference Desk (931-3907) for future dates and further information. The fee is a check for $12 for AARP members or $14 for non-AARP members made out to AARP payable upon registration at the Registration Desk. http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2020/01/aarp_55_alive_defensive_drivin.php http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2020/01/aarp_55_alive_defensive_drivin.php Programs Special Fri, 24 Jan 2020 04:27:07 -0500 Date: August 27 Time: 7:30 P.M. Starring: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Marguerite Wheatley, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng Rated: PG-13 (Strong Language); 134 minutes This is the true story of how Nelson Mandela (Freeman) joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois Pienaar (Damon), to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knew his nation was still racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallied South Africa's underdog rugby team as they made an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match. Freeman won an Oscar for his marvelous portrayal of Mandela. Very stirring film.]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/invictus.php http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/invictus.php Evening Movies Movies Programs Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:30:54 -0500 Presented by Cara Catalano Date: Thursday, August 26 Time: 7:30 P.M. Would you like to learn how to communicate in the 21st century? Through social networking, people are able to connect, and gather with others throughout the world and share information and experiences. With this one hour program, you will be introduced to the world of online communities where the possibilities to share and communicate is endless. Make new friends or connect with old ones as you travel the internet and social networks. Don't miss this pertinent and fun program! This Program is a lecture only and is not hands on. ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/social_networking.php http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/social_networking.php General Programs Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:30:56 -0500 with Liliane and Ronald Lazar, World Travelers, Photographers Date: Thursday, August 26 Time: 2:00 P.M. Join the Lazars on an exciting visit to Brittany beginning with prehistory at Carnac, where one can see the ancient menhirs (standing stones) and the dolmens (huge stone tables), left from age-old religious rites. Traveling through the centuries, see Mont St. Michel, the famous medieval monastery and one of the wonders of the world. Visit the historic medieval towns of Saint Malo and Vannes, and also see the magnificent Emerald Coast and the Castle of Combourg, which recalls the memory of Chateaubriand, not a steak, but one of France's most important writers. Then, see Brittany through the eyes of its greatest painters--Boudin, Monet, and Gauguin. Enjoy the lively Breton dances performed in folk costume and with delightful Breton music. The session will also include a discussion of the local gastronomy--cider, the delicious white Muscadet wine, and the famous galette pancakes. Practical travel information will also be included. With colorful slides and visual aids.]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/passport_to_brittany.php http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/passport_to_brittany.php Programs Series Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:00:52 -0500 Date: Thursday, August 26 Time: depart Library at 8:30 A.M. approximate return 7:30 P.M. Cost: $79 per person all inclusive (no refunds) The Thimble Islands are a group of some 25 inhabited islands and hundreds of smaller islands in the Long Island Sound, around the harbor of Stony Creek near Branford, Connecticut. These islands are included in the Stony Creek-Thimble Islands Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. First Discovered by Adrien Block in 1614, the islands were used for everything from farming to quarrying granite, from bootlegging to hiding Captain Kidd's treasure! Celebrities including President William Howard Taft and cartoonist Gary Trudeau and his wife Jane Pauley have vacationed there. The cruise will consist of a fascinating narrated boat ride describing the glacier-formed rock islands, with unique Victorian homes perched on top of them. After the cruise, enjoy a delicious lunch at the USS Chowder. Lastly after a beautiful day on the water and a tasty seafood lunch, the bus will stop at the famous Stew Leonards for your culinary delight before departing for home. Lunch Choices: House Garden Salad, New York Style Cheese Cake and your choice of ONE of the following ENTREES: 1) Baked Stuffed Shrimp with Seafood Stuffing 2) North Atlantic Salmon with Lemon, Lime & Butter 3) Chicken Marsala (mushrooms & onions sautéed in Marsala wine & a brown sauce) Register and pay at the Reference Desk. Don't delay - seats fill fast!]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/bus_trip_the_thimble_islands.php http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/bus_trip_the_thimble_islands.php General Programs Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:30:37 -0500 Date: Wednesday, August 25 Time: 2:00 P.M. Starring: John Candy, Carl Reiner (Director) Rated: PG-13; 86 min. Jack Chester (Candy) an overworked air traffic controller takes his family on a much needed vacation to Florida. Things immediately start to go wrong, and one misadventure after another keeps happening to the Chester family.]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/matinee_summer_rental_1985.php http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/matinee_summer_rental_1985.php Afternoon Movies Movies Programs Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:00:15 -0500 Date: Friday, August 20 Time: 2:00 P.M. Starring: Anne Hathaway, Ashton Kutcher, Shirley Maclain, Julia Roberts, George Lopez, and many more Rated: PG-13 (some sexual material); 117 minutes An all-star cast sparkles in this hilarious and heartwarming romantic comedy which looks at a day in the life of love. A diverse group of Los Angelenos navigate their way through romance and heartbreak in one Valentine's Day. This is a 19-star-funny-side-up celebration of romance.]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/valentines_day.php http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/valentines_day.php Afternoon Movies Movies Programs Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:00:30 -0500 with Denise Gold, Archaeologist and Historian Date: Thursday, August 19 Time: 2:00 P.M. "God save us from the fury of the Norsemen," was a prayer once spoken in Europe. At the end of the 8th Century, the Vikings burst upon a shocked and unsuspecting continent. Lean ships with curved prows forged their way across the seas and penetrated into lands along the rivers. They were manned by ferocious warriors who plundered and pillaged. "Never before," wrote the scholar/cleric Alcuin of Britain in 793, "have we had such terror and suffering." Then, around 1100, most raids had stopped. The children of the Viking settlers adopted the local languages, customs, and names--the Vikings were no more. A fascinating portrait of the Norsemen--their origins, religion, art, way of life, their trails of conquest, and most important, their lasting contributions to European civilization. An exciting slide lecture.]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/portraitsthe_vikings_and_their.php http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/portraitsthe_vikings_and_their.php Programs Series Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:00:07 -0500 Date: Wednesday, August 18 Time: 2:00 P.M. Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Orson Welles Rated: Not Rated; 115 min. Ben Quick (Newman), a suspected barnburner wanders into town drawing the attention of Will Varner (Wells), a tyrannical, intimidating patriarch who decides Quick is the ideal husband for his maiden daughter (Woodward). The two men lock horns soon after Quick move in, drawing Varner's family into a complex web of emotions and actions that leaves all of them changed forever.]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/matinee_long_hot_summer_1958.php http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/matinee_long_hot_summer_1958.php Afternoon Movies Movies Programs Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:00:08 -0500 sponsored by the Friends of the Bethpage Public Library Date: Wednesday, August 18 Time: 9:00 A.M. bus departs from the Library (Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to departure time) Cost: Members of the Friends - $27 (no-refunds) Non-Members - $30 (no-refunds) Don't miss this fun-filled trip to famous MOHEGAN SUN Casino considered one of the world's most amazing destinations. In addition to more than 300,000 square feet of gaming excitement there is a 130,000 square foot shopping area and 40 restaurants in the complex. Plan on a delightful summer day away but don't delay in signing up as these trips fill rapidly. Register and pay at the circulation desk.]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/bus_trip_mohegan_sun_casino.php http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/bus_trip_mohegan_sun_casino.php General Programs Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:00:51 -0500 with Dr. Thomas Hemmick, Professor of Physics, Stonybrook Date: Tuesday, August 17 Time: 2:00 P.M. Dr. Hemmick will discuss the science, politics, and life of one of the 20th Century's most enigmatic men--J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American theoretical physicist who was scientific director of the Manhattan Project, responsible for developing the world's first atomic bomb. He is remembered as "The Father of the Atomic Bomb," and helped write the U.S. proposal for international control of nuclear energy. But following the war, his noted radical political views led to accusations of communism and a request from President Eisenhower that he step down as head of the Atomic Energy Commission. Oppenheimer's refusal led to hearings in which he was stripped of his security clearance. However, he later won the AEC's highest honor, the Enrico Fermi Award, for his contributions to theoretical physics, among them his seminal work on gravitational collapse and the existence of black holes. An exciting PowerPoint illustrated portrait of a fascinating and controversial figure.]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/portraits_j_robert_oppenheimer.php http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/portraits_j_robert_oppenheimer.php Programs Series Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:00:12 -0500 presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions Date: Friday, August 13 Time: 7:30 P.M. This song-filled exciting musical revue presented by the talented and vibrant performers of Plaza Theatrical Productions brings the excitement of by-gone Hollywood musicals to the stage. Highlights of the show include include Chattanooga Choo Choo, The Trolly Song, You Made Me Love You, That's Entertainment and more! You'll leave this musical extravaganza humming the songs and maybe even tapping your feet! 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.]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/goin_hollywood_fully_staged_mu.php http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/goin_hollywood_fully_staged_mu.php General Programs Sunday Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:30:23 -0500 Date: Thursday, August 12 Time: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Please bring an empty jar or bottle Using recycled materials and sand learn how to make a personalized vase. After a quick lesson with local artist, Diana Conklin, you will be making cool designer vases that you can even do at home. SD #21 only. Register starting July 19 at the Adult Reference Desk.]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/recycled_sand_vases.php http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/recycled_sand_vases.php Programs Young Adult Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:00:16 -0500 Date: Friday, August 6 Time: 2:00 P.M. Starring: Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel, Anjelica Huston, Danny DeVito, Will Arnett Rated: PG-13; 91 minutes Disillusioned with romance, a single, successful art curator New Yorker Beth (Kristen Bell), who is waiting for the love of her life, travels to Rome for her younger sister's wedding. Impulsively she picks up some coins from a reputed "fountain of love" and almost immediately is pursued back to New York by a band of aggressive suitors including a diminutive sausage magnate (DeVito), a street magician (Heder), a painter (Arnett) and a narcissistic male model (Shepard.) Meanwhile a smitten reporter (Duhamel) does his best to convince Beth that true love really exists outside of fairy tales and romance novels.]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/when_in_rome.php http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/when_in_rome.php Afternoon Movies Movies Programs Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:00:22 -0500 with Richard Raciti and his son Tyler Date: Thursday, August 5 Time: 2:00 P.M. For ages 4 and up, and their caregivers Prepare yourself for laughs galore and fantastic feats of fancy when this dynamic father/son duo performs at our library. Register from June 15.]]> http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/illusions_magic_show.php http://www.nassaulibrary.org/BPLblog/2010/08/illusions_magic_show.php Children Programs Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:00:47 -0500