A National Treasure presented by Joshua Ruff

Date: Tuesday, February 9
Time: 2:00 P.M.

The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook is actually several museums in one, housing over 40,000 artifacts and works of art from the late 1700's to the present.

Joshua Ruff, History Curator, will give a presentation about the 200 horse drawn carriages in their Carriage Museum, widely regarded as the finest such collection in the United States, as well as beautiful examples of American craftsmanship . He will also discuss the history of these coaches and the part they played in the Industrial Revolution in this country.

In addition, there will be an overview of the History Museum and the Art Museum, the other major components of this institution. If you have not yet had the opportunity to visit, this program will whet your appetite. It is is a great introduction to the carriages and other treasures of American culture in their collection.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

Dates: Friday, January 15 & Friday, February 12
Time: 2:00 P.M.

Ireland, a tiny island, has already given the world of literature four Nobel Prize winners in Beckett, Yeats, Shaw, and Heaney, as well as such famous non-winners as James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, and J.M. Synge. Ireland is now going through another golden era of writers as in recent years Joseph O'Connor, Colm Toibin, Sebastian Barry, & Colum McCann have joined John Banville, William Trevor and Roddy Doyle as widely acclaimed and prestigious Irish writers.

Patrick Hanrahan, a long time Bethpage resident and an MFA student in the Stony Brook-South Hampton writing program, will introduce the works of these interesting contemporary Irish writers. A series of one-hour monthly talks, covering three writers per session, will examine their bodies of work and suggest accessible entertaining novels. Mr. Hanrahan will include biographical information and read excerpts from works available through the library system.

The first session will include BROOKLYN by Colm Toibin, as well as books and stories by Nuala O'Faolain and William Trevor. Roddy Doyle, Edna O'Brien and John McGahern will be covered in the second session. Be sure to mark the two dates on your calendar and plan on attending one or both sessions.

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

presented by Bob Lippet

Date: Thursday, February 18
Time: 2:00 P.M.

The music of Frank Sinatra is timeless. From his phrasing to his emotional connection to the lyrics, his legend has been imitated but never duplicated. Pete Hamill, author of WHY SINATRA MATTERS, proclaims "his work will endure as long as men and women can hear, and ponder, and feel".

If you're an Old Blue Eyes fan, don't miss Bob Lippet's film/lecture presentation on the life of Frank Sinatra. Bob is "the celebrity expert" and well-known for his rare film programs and fascinating commentaries. Learn about Frank's beginnings with the Tommy Dorsey Band, his historic opening at the New York Paramount Theatre and his success in the 40's. Bob will also tell you about Frank's decline from popularity as well as his sensational comeback!

ADMISSION FREE - ALL WELCOME

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)