Doo-wop?  The New York Exceptions hark back to the days when New York City street corners were alive with guys harmonizing in hopes of a hit single.  On Sunday, February 21, from 2-4PM, they’ll bring the sounds of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s back to our library.   Members of the band have performed with the likes of Joey Vera and the Brooklyn Fox, The Drifters, Vito Balsamo and The Cavaliers and The Devotions.  Come join vocalists Dave Scotti, Kevin Driscoll, and Mike Nicoletti with Steve Ward on drums and Dominick Soldezzo and Wayne Kent on guitar and enjoy a blast from the past.
 
MOVIES FOR ADULTS AT YOUR LIBRARY
The Movies will begin promptly at 1:45PM.  Seating will begin 10 minutes prior to start time.
The Library is showing movies for your enjoyment:
 
Wednesday, February 3 from 1:45PM to 3:35PM
In My Sister’s Keeper, Sara and Brian live an idyllic life with their young son and daughter. Suddenly, their baby girl falls ill, and her only hope for survival rests in her parents' ability to find a compatible bone marrow donator. Their desperate decision to conceive another child raises both ethical and moral questions and begins to erode their relationship. Their actions ultimately set off a court case that threatens to tear the family apart.
Starring:  Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin, Jason Patric, Sofia Vassilieva, Joan Cusack. 110 min. PG-13
 
Wednesday, February 24 from 1:45PM to 3:35PM
In The Proposal, High-powered book editor Maggie is everyone's worst nightmare: ruthless, driven, and tactless. When she finds    herself faced with deportation back to Canada, she coerces her much younger assistant into marrying her. However, when the government becomes suspicious, they embark upon a charade in order to make the marriage seem legitimate. Starring:  Sandra Bullock, Ryan     Reynolds, Malin Akerman, Craig T. Nelson, Mary Steenburgen, Denis O'Hare, Betty White.  108 min. PG-13

BOOK DISCUSSIONS
New Members are always welcome.
Wednesday February 10,  1:30—2:30PM
At the core of Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer is an appalling double murder committed by two Mormon fundamentalist brothers, Ron and Dan Lafferty, who insist they received a revelation from God commanding them to kill their blameless victims. Beginning with a meticulously researched account of this "divinely inspired" crime, Krakauer constructs a multilayered, bone-chilling narrative of messianic delusion, savage violence, polygamy, and unyielding faith. 
 
THANK YOU NORTH BELLMORE
On Monday, January 25, the Library held a community blood drive.  The Library would like to thank all who donated blood.  You were   generous as usual.  You have truly given your neighbors the gift of life during this time of critical blood shortage. One blood donation can save several lives.  Thank you also to those whose donations were postponed.
 
FRIENDS OF THE NORTH BELLMORE LIBRARY
The Friends of the Library supplement what the library provides for the community by:
• Raising money for the library above and beyond its
       operating budget
• Providing additional programming for the library
• Serving as ambassadors for the Library in the community
• Building support for the Library
• Advocating for the Library
The “Friends” can make the difference for this library and our  community.  During 2008-2009 we raised sufficient funds to purchase a new piano we now enjoy in the Community Room.  Our immediate goal for this year is to purchase a complete Wii system for library use.  We hope that you and your family will consider becoming a FRIEND and help us to enhance, embellish, enrich and  embrace through our NORTH BELLMORE LIBRARY.  We would love to have you attend our monthly meetings, but even if you can’t you can still be a “paying member.”
 
Mark you calendars…….our next meeting is Monday, February 22 at 10AM.  
 
TAX TIME SOON
Please note that tax assistance begins February 11.
Thursdays from 10AM to 2PM
The Library offers AARP tax assistance to our senior citizens.  The AARP volunteers will be at the Library on Thursdays   beginning February 11 from 10AM to 2PM.  Please sign in when you arrive and be sure to bring your last year’s tax return as well as any W-2 and 1099 forms.  Please arrive at the latest by 1PM.  There is a link from our homepage to the IRS website and New York State tax website.  The City of New York tax website link is on the state page.  You can print out forms and read or print instructions to fill out these forms.  Please visit our website at:
http://www.northbellmorelibrary.org
Reminder:  Tax Forms Online
If you are doing your income tax return, you can obtain what you need at the IRS (www.irs.gov) and NYS (www.tax.state.ny.us/forms/) websites.
Both Federal and New York State Tax Forms are available near the Reference Desk.

IRS SECRETS REVEALED
Monday, February 8 from 1PM to 3PM
Barry Lisak, an IRS enrolled agent, will present a seminar:  “How to Pay Less Taxes:  IRS SECRETS REVEALED To Help Reduce One’s Federal and NYS taxes.”  Topics will include education, retirement, home ownership, charitable, medical, investment, employee and miscellaneous deductions.  The new  2009 tax laws will be highlighted.  A FREE BOOKLET:  IRS SECRETS REVEALED:  21 Audit “RED FLAGS” THE IRS DOES NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT will be distributed to all attendees.  Please register at the Reference Desk.
 
NEEDED!!! ARTISTS TO DISPLAY IN
GALLERY ABOVE THE SHELVES
The Library wants to showcase the works of local artists and other artists who need a venue for their creations.  If you are an artist and would like to display your work, please contact the Library at 785-6260 or tscala@northbellmorelibrary.org
 
GALLERY ABOVE THE SHELVES
The artwork of Mary O’Brien, a local resident, will be on view during the month of February.  Ms. O’Brien, a retired 3rd grade teacher from the Hicksville school district, is self taught and paints mainly in oil and sometimes in watercolor.  Nature on Long Island provides her with her inspiration.  She paints landscapes, seascapes and occasionally a still life.  Mary O’Brien also plays the snare drum in the bag pipe marching band, Tara Pipes and Drums.  Needless to say, she and the band are very busy in March.  Stop into the Library to see the display of her paintings in the Gallery Above the Shelves.

YOGA
Reward yourself.  Practice Iyengar-style yoga on your lunch hour with Cathy Adamo who is at the library this winter with postures which benefit your general health, reduce stress, and slow down the aging process.  You will need to bring a yoga sticky mat, available at many discount stores, and two firm blankets.  Our winter session continues on Fridays from 1PM to 2PM until February 26.  Please register at the Reference Desk.  To gain the most from your practice, be prompt, wear pants with an elastic waist, and do not eat   immediately before class.
 
SIMPLY STRONGER
Ellen Coven’s popular senior fitness program will be offered again for another set of sessions.  The program continues on Tuesdays from 1:30-2:15PM until February 23.  The cost is $24.00 payable by check to the North Bellmore Public Library.  Please register at the Reference Desk.
 
AARP 55 ALIVE
Please note that the fee changed to $12 for members (must show membership card) and $14 for non-members.  AARP members please put membership number on check.
We are currently registering for:
Saturday, February 27 from 9:30AM to 5PM. and
Wednesday, March 17 from 9:30AM to 5PM
Register at the Reference Desk with a check for $12 or $14 made payable to "AARP."  Please be aware that we can no longer offer refunds to those who have not notified us in advance.  Call us immediately if you find you can not attend.
 
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
We are currently registering for
Saturday, March 20 from 9:30AM to 3:30PM and
Saturday, May 22 from 9:30AM to 3:30PM.
Please register at the Reference Desk with a check for $35.00 payable to “3-D Insurance Services.”