November Bus Trip: Radio City Christmas Spectacular
“If you’ve never seen it, go. If you have seen it before, go again.”- The Daily News. YES- we have been able to obtain great tickets (orchestra seating) for the November 13th show-what a coup! The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the world famous Radio City Rockettes is an unparalleled show featuring the Rockettes’ signature eye -high kicks and precision choreography in multiple show stopping numbers including the legendary “Parade of Wooden Soldiers,” and “New York at Christmas, A Dynamic Holiday Celebration.” You’re sure to become a delighted child again as Santa flies high above the crowd as well as touched as the true meaning of Christmas is brought to life in the awe inspiring “Living Nativity.” This show has dazzled over 65 million people for more than 75 years and continues to re-create itself with new routines added each year. Register beginning Wednesday June 4, for a treat that continues to create memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy lunch on your own in one of the many local eateries, plus you’ll have time to get in some early holiday browsing and/or shopping. The fee for the entire day, including a voucher for a 20oz soda/water and a 16oz popcorn to enjoy while watching the show is $85.00, check only to McCarney Tours and payable at time of registration. Don’t miss out-we expect this to be a sellout.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 13th
Time: 8:15am –6:30pm |
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Art: William Sidney Mount-Long Island Artist
William Sidney Mount has been labeled an “absolutely American” genre painter by critics. Mount grounded his work in subtle variations of country folk, rural activities, social arrangements and the body politic of 19th century America. He created paintings of the yankee yeoman, the African -American citizen, the rural farm boy and the gambling sovereigns.
He frequently took issue with the discrepancies in the democracy of the 1800’s, putting politics into the public arena with deceptively innocent pictorial language, “stirring people up” with his revealing visual criticism.
Ms. Caruso’s slideshow/lecture will spotlight this fascinating artist.
Date: Tuesday, June 10th
Time: 1:30pm
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Adult Craft
You won’t believe this beautiful bracelet! Ofa Levin will conduct this workshop in which you’ll create a stunning charm bracelet to take home in a special storage box with a personalized note. Learn the techniques of twisting wire and making loops to link beads and attach unique dangles to make your own charm bracelet using cultured pearls, freshwater pearls and semi-precious stones. You may cluster as many items as time allows. Amaze yourself with the beauty and quality of this creation! Limited registration begins Friday, June 6th.
A materials fee of $10.00, check only: O. Levin, is due at this time.
*please note: class will begin at 7pm!
Date: Wednesday, June 25th
*Time: 7pm* |
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In the Showcase
Local resident Don Flynn shares the fabulous model planes he has made. These WWI models were hand-carved out of ordinary pine, using only the tools Don had in his garage. Each part was carved separately, even the propellers and wheels. No balsa wood was used in the construction of these beautiful models.
We are grateful to Don for sharing his work with us.
Be sure to stop by to view this wonderful sample of Don’s talents.
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Book Discussion
Destinies can change in an instant. Chance happenings-a meeting on a park bench, a missed train-set our lives in one direction rather than another.
Consequences is the story of three generations of women beginning in the 1930’s with Lorna, then focusing on Lolly in the post-war years, and finally rounding off the tale with up-to -date Ruth. The women are buffeted by events but do not break. Their lives are shaped by the times in which they live. Author Penelope Lively segues easily from viewpoint to viewpoint, decade to decade. Her eloquent kaleidoscopic treatment of time and space elevates this novel into something quite beautiful. Linda Judenberg will moderate. Refreshments, compliments of The Friends, will be served. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.
Date: Friday, June 20th
Time: 1:30pm |
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Film Festival: The Bucket List
Corporate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers have nothing in common except for their terminal illnesses.
While sharing a hospital room they decide to leave it and do all the things they have ever wanted to do before they die according to their bucket list. In the process, both of them heal each other, become unlikely friends and ultimately find the joy in life.
Starring Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Sean Hayes, Rob Morrow and Beverly Todd and directed by Rob Reiner.
Rated PG-13
97 minutes
Date: Wednesday, June 18th
Time: 1:30 and 7pm |
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AARP 55/Alive Driving Course
You must be 50 years of age or older to be eligible for this class. Bring a brown bag lunch and beverage, as a short break will be given. Registration for North Merric k Library cardholders only (you must have your library card with you in order to register!) begins Monday, June 2nd. A fee of $10.00, payable to AARP *– check only is d ue at that time . Please park in rear lot on date of class.
Date : Monday, June 16th
Time : 10:30 am—5 pm
Fee : $10.00, check only : AARP*
* AARP regulation: NO REFUNDS! |
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Child Safety Identification Program
The Town of Hempstead Town Clerk’s Office will administer this comprehensive Child Safety Program at the library. The program is unique in that your child’s fingerprints and photograph will be taken and recorded on the Hempstead Town’s Child Safety I.D. kit provided to you free of charge!
In addition, there are no privacy violation concerns because there is no negative generated from the child’s photo (Polaroid camera used). You will also be assisted in affixing strands of hair to this identification file. The completed kit will be given to you and is an invaluable store of information no family should be without.
Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to insure the safety of your child! For additional information, you may call 489-5000 ext. 3121.
Date: Thursday, June 26th
Time: 1-4pm |
