Farmingdale Public Library--Index

May 2008 Adult Programs

Bus Trips

May

Culinary Institute and Vanderbilt Mansion Bus Trip
Tuesday, May 27

Time: 7:45am - 6:00pm
Fee: $82.00 per person
Enjoy a one-hour guided tour and cooking demonstrations before a specially prepared Luncheon in the Ristorante Caterina de Medici. Later, tour the beautiful 19th Century Beau-Arts Mansion that was the Spring and Fall home of Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt, complete with Italian Gardens and spectacular views of the Hudson . Pre-register beginning March 18 at 10:00am . Checks only, payable to the Farmingdale Public Library. No refunds. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Non-residents may register on the second day of registration if space is available. Ongoing registration until the bus fills.

Exercise Classes

May

Tai Chi
Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27

Time: 11:00am
Fee: $10.00 per person
Learn simple Tai Chi/Qi Gong exercises with Suzanne Ernst. Pre-register beginning March 18. Checks only; payable to the Farmingdale Public Library. No refunds. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Ballroom Dancing

Wednesdays May 14, 21, 28

Time: 7:00pm

Fee: $10.00 per person

Roseanne Perciballi returns to teach the basics of ballroom dancing. Learn steps from dances such as the cha-cha, rumba, and more. Pre-register beginning May 7 at 7:00pm . Checks only; payable to the Farmingdale Public Library. No refunds. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Yoga with Linda

Thursdays May 15, 22, 29

Time: 10:00am

Fee: $7.00 per person

Learn to increase flexibility, develop a fit body, improve your health, and increase your powers of concentration with Linda Cafiero. Please bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Wear comfortable clothing. Bringing a bottle of water is recommended. Pre-register beginning May 8 at 10.00am . Checks only; payable to the Farmingdale Public Library. No refunds. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Lectures and Workshops

May

Weight Management

Monday, May 12

Time: 7:30pm

Registered Dietician Cheryl Carpio will review easy strategies to help you tackle portion control, understand food labels, and give you tools designed to help you achieve your weight loss goal. Register beginning May 3. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Get to the Core of the Big Apple

Wednesday, May 14

Time: 7:15pm

It's possible to enjoy the Big Apple without going broke in the process. Howard Goldberg, President of Adventure on a Shoestring will give you valuable information on inexpensive theatre performances, free TV shows, budget restaurants, and more. Pre-register beginning May 5. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Resumes, Cover Letters, & Job Searches

Thursday, May 15

Time: 7:30pm

Career counselor Robert Considine will teach you how to create an action-oriented resume and cover letter and show you ways on how to prepare and conduct a search for a new job. Pre-register beginning May 6. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Poetry Reading

Saturday, May 17

Time: 2:00pm

Hear poets David Axelrod and Paula Camacho read from their words. Mr. Axelrod is the current Poet Laureate for Suffolk County . Mr. Axelrod also became Fulbright’s first poet-in-residence in China and Macedonia . He is the author of Deciduous Poems, Random Beauty, and more. Ms. Camacho is the moderator for the Farmingdale Library Poetry Group and the author of Hidden Between Branches, The Short Lives of Giants, and November’s Diary. All are welcome.

From Queen Victoria to Jackie O: 109 Years of Adornment

Tuesday, May 20

Time: 7:30pm

Take an exciting tour of the wonderful world of antique, vintage, and collectible adornment. Antique and vintage jewelry dealer Jessica Ley will guide you through the time period between 1860 to 1969. Attendees are invited to bring along one item for verbal evaluation. Pre-register beginning May 13. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Titanic

Wednesday, May 28

Time: 7:00pm

On April 12, 1912 the luxury liner the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sunk, taking more than 1500 passengers with her. Eco-Photo Explorers will recall the tragic history of this ship and the exciting search for her remains. Hear about the technology used to find the wreck and more. Pre-register beginning May 20. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

21st Century Prosecutions

Thursday, May 29

Time: 7:30pm

Former police officer and prosecutor Robert Biancavilla will talk about how new technology is being used by prosecutors in court. See how things such as DNA evidence are used to put criminals behind bars. Pre-register beginning May 22. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

Movies

May

No Country For Old Men (2007)

Thursday, May 8

Time: 7:00pm , movie starts at 7:30pm

Friday, May 9

Time: 1:00pm , movie starts at 1:30pm

Rating: R

122 minutes

Stars: Josh Brolin & Tommy Lee Jones

When a man stumbles upon a bloody crime scene, a pickup truck loaded with heroin, and two million dollars in irresistible cash, his decision to take the money sets off an unstoppable chain reaction of violence.

Fighting Sullivans (1944)

Monday, May 12

Time: 2:00pm

Rating: PG

112 minutes

Stars: John Alvin and Anne Baxter

The lives of a close-knit group of brothers growing up in Iowa during the days of the Great Depression and of World War II. Their eventual deaths in action in the Pacific theater are chronicled in this film based on a true story.

Stella Dallas (1937)

Monday, May 19

Time: 2:00pm

Rating: Not Rated

106 minutes

Stars: Barbara Stanwyck and John Boles

Even after her marriage to well-bred Stephen Dallas ends, irrepressible Stella is determined to give their daughter the life she never had. When it comes down to her child's happiness versus her own, Stella's sacrifice is the epitome of bravery.

Atonement (2007)

Thursday, May 22

Time: 7:00pm , movie starts at 7:30pm

Friday, May 23

Time: 1:00pm , movie starts at 1:30pm

Rating: R

123 minutes

Stars: Keira Knightly & Saoirse Ronan

When a young girl catches her sister in a passionate embrace with a childhood friend, her jealousy drives her to tell a lie that will irrevocably change the course of all their lives forever.

Ongoing Events

Short Story Group

Mondays, May 5, 12, 19

Time: 10:30am - Noon

Join us for a lively discussion of short stories. Copies are available at the Reference Desk. All are welcome.

Writers’ Group

Wednesdays, May 7, 21

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

All writers are encouraged to come prepared to read what they have written and to share ideas with others. All are welcome.

Poetry Group

Wednesdays, May 14, 28

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

All poets are encouraged to come prepared to read what they have written and to appreciate the work of others. All are welcome.

All Ages Defensive Driving

Tuesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 15

(Must attend both)

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Fee: $35.00 per person

Register at the Reference Desk. Checks only; payable to “HPP Inc.” Sponsored by National Safety Council 6 hr. course. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.