NORTH MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
1691 Meadowbrook Road
North Merrick, New York 11566
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LIBRARY LINKS

September 2009
Volume 12, Issue 9

Library Links is available in PDF format, see details at the bottom of this page.

Returning to our “stage” by popular request, Naomi Zeitlin will delight you with her songs and tidbits of information about this glorious period in Hollywood history.

By the 1940’s,Hollywood musicals had become a major source of popular music, showcasing such great talents as Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Gene Kelly and Alice Faye, as well as popularizing songs including “Stormy Weather,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “I’ve Heard That Song Before,” “You’ll Never Know,” and of course, “The Trolley Song.”

Naomi will explore the amazingly rich variety of movie musicals and songs from the 40’s, when the country was preparing for, in the midst of, and recovering from World War II.

Through discussion and song, she’ll analyze how the times influenced these movies and how these movies influenced their time. Naomi will perform many of these great songs, some of which you’ll be eager to dance to, some may make you laugh or cry, some will make you think, and some will just make you feel.

Join us for a most enjoyable evening-you’ll be glad you did!

Date: Wednesday, September 23rd
Time: 7:30 pm

October Bus Trip: Oktoberfest at Woodloch Pines

What better place to celebrate Octoberfest than at the Inn at Woodloch Pines! Begin your day with a leisurely trip and upon arrival you’ll find complimentary coffee, tea and homemade sweet breads awaiting you. Cocktails will also be available on a cash basis. Stroll the beautiful grounds- be sure to visit and browse the fabulous Country Store , where you’ll likely find that perfect item, not to mention the scrumptious bakery products you may want to bring home. An Octoberfest feast will begin at noon and include the most popular items, among which are a variety of wursts, herrings, German cold cuts, salads, cheeses and more. Then it’s on to the hot selections, which include Sauerbraten with gravy, potato pancakes and red cabbage, hot German potato salad, sauerkraut, grilled bratwurst, knockwurst, and a carving station with honey sesame roast pork tenderloin. Dessert will feature warm apple streudel. At 1:30, weather permitting, there will be boat rides on the lake and at 2:15, you can tap your feet and dance to a German band. You may want to try your hand at the ever-popular Bingo. The grounds themselves should be in full Fall regalia, so wear comfortable shoes and bring your appetite-a fun-packed day is guaranteed. Registration begins Friday, Sept. 18th.

The fee of $68.00, all inclusive, payable by check only to McCarney Tours is due at time of registration . We’ll enjoy a film on the way home.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20th Time: 7:30am—7pm

Digital Camera Workshop

Get ready for the holidays! Get that new digital camera out of the closet- NOW is the time to find out how it really works!

Stu Gershon, the Digital Guru, will conduct a one-night workshop and answer any and all questions you have had about your digital camera.

You must bring:

• your digital camera
• a BLANK memory card
• FRESH batteries
• The owner’s manual for the camera

The workshop is limited to 15 patrons, and pre-registration is mandatory. Registration for North Merrick residents begins Friday, Sept. 4th. Non-residents-space permitting, Friday, Sept. 11th.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16th Time: 7:30pm

Film Festival-The Soloist

The true story of an unlikely friendship between an award-winning columnist with the Los Angeles Times, Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.) and a talented musician, Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx) who has been playing a two- stringed violin while living on the streets and battling mental illness.

Struck by Ayers’ passion for music, Lopez begins to write a series of columns about his new acquaintance while attempting to get him off the streets and back to playing music again.

Lopez’s good intentions run headlong into the hard realities of the strength of Ayers personal demons and the social injustices facing the homeless. He consequently has to figure out how to achieve a brighter future for both of them.

Rated PG-13 116 minutes Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30th Time: 1:30 and 7pm

Book Discussion: The Secret River

The Secret River, by Kate Grenville, is a historical novel about Australia and its early British settlers. William Thornhill, a poor boatman on the River Thames, is driven to crime to support his family. Caught stealing lumber, he is sentenced to hang, but through the advice of his wife, gets his sentence commuted by agreeing to emigrate to New South Wales. He is assigned to her as a convict laborer and within a few years, wins his freedom.

The novel dramatizes the settlers’ dreams and offers contemporary insight as it takes the reader into the lives of the settlers and the aborigines, who find their land being taken away from them. Edna Ritzenberg will moderate the discussion.

Grenville has won the coveted Orange Prize twice, the second time for this book, which has also won the Commonwealth Prize for Literature . Refreshments, compliments of The Friends, will be served. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.

Date: Friday, Sept. 11th
Time: 1:30pm

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 Friday, Sept. 4th. A fee of $12.00 for AARP members (you must have your membership card with you and your NUMBER must be on check!) $14.00 non-members , payable to AARP *– check only is due at that time . AARP regulation: NO refunds!

Date: Saturday, Sept. 26th
Time: 10:30am-5pm

HOT NEWS AND HAPPENINGS IN THE CHILDREN’S ROOM

SINGING SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CONCERT For ages 2-5 with adult Wednesday, September 16th 10:30-11:15am REGISTRATION begins: Wednesday, September 9th at 10:00am Joe Guida, our favorite school bus driver, entertains the children with interactive songs and movement fun!

JUMP FOR JOY—A PRESCHOOL PROGRAM For ages 15 months -5 years old with adult Two Programs—Tuesday, September 22nd 10:30-11:15am (ages 15 months-3years old) and 11:30-12:15pm (3 years old– 5 years old) REGISTRATION begins: Tuesday, September 15th at 10:00am (up to 25 children per program) Joyce Oddo presents her popular interactive preschool program which includes music, dance, costumes, props, instruments and puppets.

TOTS’ NIGHT OUT—A PRESCHOOL PROGRAM WITH CRAFT For ages 18 months to 5 years old with adult Tuesday, September 29th 7:00-8:00pm REGISTRATION begins: Tuesday, September 22nd at 7:00pm (limited to 25 children) Join us for an hour of interactive family evening fun. This program features movement games, stories, music, creative play and a Dog House Craft. With A Time for Kids

STORYTIMES

Young Adult Programs

SAT Preparation Workshop

Learn the tricks and techniques for taking the SAT exams!
Registration began at 10 am on 8/28 for N. Merrick Residents and begins 9/8 for all others.
Registration is limited & is made in person at the reference desk. The fee is $70.00 per student.
Please make check payable to Melissa Bielawski. No refunds.
Students must bring the following book to class: McGraw-Hill's SAT, 2010 ed.
Dates: Monday, 9/14, 9/21, 10/05, 10/19, 10/26 & 11/02
Time: 6:45—8:45 pm

Henna Tattoo Workshop Interested in henna tattoos? This program will demonstrate Mendhi drawing techniques. Gulshan, our henna expert will design it, ink it and you’ll display it (temporarily). Each participant will be given a permission slip that they must bring back by the day of the workshop. No one will be permitted into the class without a signed permission slip. Registration for North Merrick teens in grades 7 – 12 begins 9/1 and 9/8 for all others (grades 6 – 12). Date: Thursday, September 10th Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm

Teen Advisory Board

Teen volunteers are needed to prepare for the TAB Halloween Festival for children.
This is a fun volunteer opportunity for teens in grades 7—12. Community service credit will be awarded.
Dates: Tuesday, September 1st & 29th
Time: 4—5:00pm

Beach Bag Book Club

Join us for another installment of the Beach Bag Book Club.
This month’s program features Micol Ostow, author of So punk rock
(and other ways to disappoint your mother) : a novel.
Registration now taking place for teens in grades 7 – 12.
Date: Thursday, September 24th Time: 4:15 pm
AT THE MERRICK LIBRARY WING

The Board of Trustees and the staff of the North Merrick Public Library are delighted to welcome our new Director, Tom Witt. Tom brings years of Library experience to the position, and we wish him the very best.