SUNDAY CONCERTS

DUETS & MORE: Original & Contemporary Pop Tunes with Cyndi Hazell, vocalist & Jerry DeMeo, acoustic guitar & vocals

November 5 at 3:00 PM

the SCENESHELTER ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY

November2017165 Searingtown Road • Albertson, New York 11507-1521

Tel: 516•248-7363 • TTY: 516•248-2367Webpage: www.srpl.org • e-mail: shelterrock@srpl.org

SUNDAY CONCERTS

The duo will feature songs made famous by singer-songwriters’ Joni Mitchell, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Sills, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Bonnie Raitt . . . and more with originals.

RHYTHM ‘N TWANGfeaturing Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks

November 19 at 3:00 PM The band will perform a crowd-pleasing mix of Western Swing, Louisiana Boogie, classic rockabilly, honky-tonk and R&B jump blues, reminiscent of Johnny Cash and Bo Diddley. Gene Casey, on guitar with lead vocals, Chris Ripley, on drums and vocals, Paul Scher, on saxophone, maracas and vocals, with upright bass player and vocals.

THE DIANE HOFFMAN QUARTETpresents More of Loesser: A Salute to Frank Loesser

December 3 at 3:00 PM Dynamic song stylist, Diane Hoffman, will pay tribute to Loesser, the lyricist and producer of shows for WWII GIs and the man who conquered the Broadway musical. Songs from his iconic hit musical Guys and Dolls, among other stirring samplings of his work, will be sung by Ms. Hoffman, accompanied by Mike Capobianco, piano, Yoshi Waki, bass, and Chris Smith on drums.

THURSDAY FILMS at 2:00 & 7:00 PMNovember 2

QUEEN of KATWEDirected by Mira Nair

2016 • 124 minutesRated PG for thematic elements, an accident scene

and some suggestive materialCast: Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyongo

November 16GOING in STYLE

Directed by Zach Braff2017 • 96 minutes

Rated PG-13 for drug content, languageand some suggestive material

Cast: Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin

A nurse from St. Francis Hospital will be conducting free blood pressure screenings on the fourth Tuesday of each month. No registration required.

Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGIn the Conference Room

Tuesday, November 28 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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Fridays, November 3 & December 8 at 12:30 PM Registration is not required.

CALMING COLORSColoring used to be an activity for children but coloring books for adults have now found their way to bestsellers’ lists throughout the world. The therapeutic potentials of coloring include reduced anxiety and an increased ability to focus. We’ll provide the materials — all you need to do is bring your desire to focus on the moment and stay between the lines.

CREATIVE NEEDLES

Bring your projects and supplies to knit, crochet, needlepoint, embroider or cross stitch in the company of other needle craft lovers. A time for conversation, crafting and simply sharing tips and techniques while “the needles fly” with other craft enthusiasts.

JOURNEYING TOGETHERwith Felise Nan Fox, PhD. DLCSW

Wednesday, November 1 at 1:00 PM In the Conference Room

How do you cope watching a friend or family member going through a serious illness and decline? If you are not a caregiver but are concerned for your loved one and having difficulty, this monthly support group may be helpful. The group is designed to give you an opportunity to discuss feelings, coping strategies, enhance education and gain access to community resources with peer and professional support.

BRIDGE LESSONSwith Judy Kotkin

Thursdays, November 2, 9, 16 at 10:00 AMExercise your mind while learning the brain stimulating game of Bridge! Bridge is played and enjoyed throughout the world. Limited materials will be available, so please consider bringing a new deck of cards with you.

Registration began Thursday, September 28at the Reference Desk.

PLAY BRIDGE Wednesday, November 29 at 1:00 PM

Come and play this stimulating card game. Bring a team, a friend or come by yourself and enjoy the game. Limited materials will be available.

CANASTATuesday, November 21 at 1:00 PM

Canasta, a card game popular in the fifties is making a big come back. Join in playing this very social game. Limited materials will be available, please feel free to bring your own with you.

Registration is not required.

SENIOR RAP GROUP… for the 55+ set who have a lifetime

of experiences to share!Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome.

Topics vary and the conversation is lively and provocative. Mondays, November 6 & December 4 at 11:00 AM

Come and join the Shelter Rock Public Library Senior Rap Group. This discussion group is led

by volunteer facilitator, David Marx.

FRED ASTAIRE & GINGER ROGERS: Let’s Face the Music and Dance with Philip Harwood, Film Scholar and Instructor

Tuesday, November 7 at 1:30 PMCo-sponsored by the Brandeis National Committee —

L.I. Chapter and SRPLAn informal gathering will precede the presentation beginning at 1 PM.In this program Philip Harwood will discuss the careers, films and each musical number of Fred and Ginger. The Hollywood Songbook of Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, the Gershwins and Cole Porter will also be included.

MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE for the AGED, BLIND and DISABLED

In the Conference RoomThursday, November 9 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will have trained facilitators to assist the aged, blind and disabled populations enroll into the following programs: Medicaid, Medicaid Buy-In for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD), Medicaid Spend-down, Medicare Savings (MSP) and Medicaid for Institutional Care in a Nursing home. Enrollment will run on a first-come, first-served basis, free of charge, on the 2nd Thursday of the month.

For more information, please call the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-435-3000.

Join others in playing the game that has fascinated people for so many years with its strategies, sequences and combinations. Bring a team, a friend or come by yourself and enjoy the game. Limited materials will be available, please feel free to bring a set with you.

Registration is not required.

PLAY MAH JONGGTuesdays, November 14, 28 & December 12 at 1:00 PM

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ADULT BOOK DISCUSSIONSSee flyers for details.THE PARIS ARCHITECT

by Charles Belfoure Led by SRPL Librarians

Susan Healy and Cathy Loechner Wednesday, November 8 at 2:30 PM

Registration began Wednesday, October 11 at the Reference Desk.

ÉDOUARD MANET: The Gentleman - Painter Who

Invented Modernitywith Ines Powell,

Educator, Metropolitan Museum of ArtFriday, November 17 at 11:00 AM

THE DRESSMAKER: A NOVEL by Kate Alcott

Led by SRPL Librarians Jennifer Garland and Ellen Miller

Wednesday, December 6 at 2:30 & 7:00 PMRegistration begins Wednesday, November 8

at the Reference Desk.

RALLYING the TROOPS:HOLLYWOOD and the FILMS of WWII

with Keith CrockerFriday, November 10 at 11:00 AM

Hollywood proved to be vitally instrumental in drumming up the force needed to help the allies win the war. See clips from some of the most famous propaganda films produced in Tinsel Town including Casablanca, A Yank on the Burma Road and others while exploring the use of loaded imagery in various other genres including musicals, horror and animation.

The FUNDAMENTALS of MEMOIR WRITING

with Robert WaldvogelMonday, November 13 at 1:30 PM

Author Robert G. Waldvogel, offers a monthly writing lesson, an in-class writing prompt, and the opportunity to read and critique it. Those with all levels of experience, including beginners, and interest in all genres, are welcome.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPin the Conference Room

Thursday, November 30 at 1:30 PMThe Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter offers a monthly support group on the fourth Thursday of the month. The group is designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers. Participants will be helped to develop methods and skills to solve problems. Caregivers are encouraged to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health as well as optimally caring for the person with dementia.

Attendees may register and/or call 1–800–272-3900 for additional information.

Join Charles Berman, Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes, as he discusses STAR, Senior Citizens, Veterans and other exemptions that could help you lower your property taxes. He will also review recent changes. Staff members will be on

TOWN of NORTH HEMPSTEADTAX EXEMPTION WORKSHOP

with Charles Berman, Receiver of TaxesWednesday, November 15 from 7:00 to 8:45 PM

hand with applications for your convenience. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Édouard Manet was a French painter who rebelled against the accepted traditions of painting of his time. Early in his career he began to experiment with new techniques and departed from traditional subject matter by depicting events and circumstances from his own life. It was at the end of his career that Manet began to be recognized for the achievements and innovations of his works.

CITIZENSHIP DRIVE with Literacy Nassau

Monday, November 27 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMCitizenship drives are events that allow you to meet with representatives from the office of Literacy Nassau and file your application for naturalization. Literacy Nassau staff also assist referrals for family based petitions, green card renewals and any questions you have about your path to citizenship. Please call 516/867-3580 if you have any questions with regards to becoming a U.S. Citizen.

LONG ISLAND A-GO-GOwith Barry Rivadue

Thursday, November 30 at 1:30 PMRevisit the Long Island of a half century ago. Rapid changes transformed the earlier landscape of mostly farms and mansions to the ultimate suburbia. It was a remarkable decade. Compare 2017 L.I. to what the ‘60s gave us.

The Road to College for High School Students & Parents Welcome Too!The Road to College for High School Students & Parents Welcome Too!See flyers for details.

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Hands On Computer ClassesINTRODUCTION to MICROSOFT EXCEL

Tuesday, November 14 from 7:00 to 9:00 PMLearn the basics of the world’s most popular spreadsheet program, including creating, editing and formatting worksheets, formulas, and much more.

Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten and Computer 1st Grade or equivalent.

Space is limited. Registration for Shelter Rock patrons began Tuesday, October 10.

INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT EXCELTuesday, November 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Learn more about the world’s most popular spreadsheet program, including functions, working with ranges, macros, charting and much more.

Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten, Computer 1st Grade and Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent.

Space is limited. Registration for Shelter Rock patrons began Tuesday, October 10.

COMPUTER CLASSES

ATTENTION ADULTS & TEENS in Grades 7 - 12TEEN TECH TUTORS WILL ASSIST ADULTS with COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONSSign up if you wish to teach Adults Computer Basics, or if you are an Adult seeking computer or technology help.

Adults please tell us what you wish to learn when you register. Registration for up to 3 sessions began October 18 for Adults and Teens at the Reference Desk.

Sessions Are: Thursdays, November 2, 16, 30 from 4:15 to 5:00 PM or 5:00 to 5:45 PMand Saturdays, November 18, 25, December 9 from 10:15 to 11:00 AM or 11:00 to 11:45 AM

Teens please arrive 15 minutes early. We meet in the Conference Room. Teens should attend a short training session in the Community Room on Wednesday, November 1, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM.

BEGINNING ANEWwith Marla Matthews, Social Worker

Wednesday, December 6 at 4:00 PMRegistration is NOT Required.

Join this supportive discussion group of divorced, widowed and single adults ages 50 plus! Change is always happening and if you’re experiencing changes, perhaps your journey can be easier with new friends and a better understanding of how to begin anew.

OPTHAMOLOGY and YOU: Common Eye Disorders in the

Aging Adultwith Dr. Jonathan Greenberg

Monday, December 4 at 1:30 PMJoin us for a program sponsored by the Town of North Hempstead, Project Independence and Northwell Health to learn about the signs, symptoms and treatments for the most common eye disorders in the aging adult.

Saturday, November 18 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PMFees: Ages 60 plus - $33 • All Others - $38

To register please contact Mrs. Susan Donnelly at (631) 827-2589

for drivers of all agesD E F E N S I V E D R I V I N G C L A S S AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE

SMARTDRIVER

Tuesday, November 28 & Wednesday, November 29 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM

Please pick up a registration form at the Reference Desk or download from the Library website www.srpl.org

Non-residents may register on November 15 if space allows.

YOUNG ADULT

HOW TO BEAT the HIGH COST of COLLEGEwith Barry Fox, BA, MA

Monday, November 13 from 7:00 to 8:15 PMRegistration began on October 11.

With college costs skyrocketing, find out how to get your share of the $134 billion available for student financial aid. Get inside tips to maximize your financial aid from Long Island’s leading financial aid expert with over 40 years of experience

Please call 311 or 869-6311 to register or for more information.

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YOUNG ADULT

BABYSITTING WORKSHOP & INTRODUCTION to CHILD CARE

for Grades 5 - 12with Michelle Vamos

Saturday, November 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 PMLearn responsibilities and skills

needed for child care.

See flyer for details of the following programs.Registration began on October 20.

BABYSITTER MEET & GREET

for YAs, Parents & YoungstersThursday, November 9 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM

YAs bring your babysitting certificates.Parents seeking babysitters

may bring children to meet trained teens.

GREETING CARDS for CHILDRENfor Grades 5 - 12

with Green Earth CraftsMonday, December 18 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM

Through jokes, riddles, art and encouraging words, you will design holiday greeting cards for hospitalized children and bring smiles to their faces. Young adults will use a wide range of supplies, which makes it fun and fulfilling for those who receive the card and especially for those who create this small, wonderful and unexpected surprise.

Registration begins on December 4.

BOARD & VIDEO GAMESfor Teens & Tweens in Grades 4 - 12 Friday, November 17 from 4:15 to 5:30 PM

Celebrate International Games Week with us. Teens in grades 6 to 12 will play board games such as Clue, Monopoly, Scrabble and Wii video games including Mario Brothers, Wii Sports and Jeopardy with children in grades 4 to 5. Refreshments will be served. Registration begins on November 3.

COMIC BOOK DRAWINGfor Grades 5 - 12with John Stanisci

Monday, November 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 PMTweens and teens interested in learning how to draw comics are invited to join comic illustrator and graphic book author John Stanisci. He has spent over 20 years working for major comic book publishers and has drawn characters including Spider-Man, Batman, Catwoman, Superman and The Hulk.

Registration begins on November 4.

MEMOIR WORKSHOPFOR YOUNG WRITERS

with Eileen Merwin, AuthorSaturday, December 2 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM

In this memoir writing workshop, teens will learn to capture their best moments as a literary selfie. Participants will focus on

a moment of time that they would like to keep and recall through a series of free-writing activities. Teens should come prepared to shine a light on their best and brightest memories.

Registration begins on November 17.

UGLY SWEATER COOKIEDECORATINGfor Grades 5 - 12

with The Baking CoachMonday, December 4 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM

Embrace the ugly holiday sweater trend by joining The Baking Coach and decorating ugly sweater cookies using sugar glaze, fondant and royal icing. Wearing an unusual holiday sweater or t-shirt of your own to this program is encouraged!

Registration begins on November 20.

BOOKS & MORE for GRADES 5 - 12BOOK versus MOVIE:

THE GREAT GILLY HOPKINSRated PG 1 hour 40 minutes

Starring: Kathy Bates, Julia Stiles, Bill Cobbs, Billy Magnussen, Octavia Spencer and Glenn Close

Friday, December 29 from 2:00 to 4:15 PMAs a prelude to the movie of the same title, we will have a short book talk on Katherine Paterson’s book The Great Gilly Hopkins. This well reviewed film is the story of a feisty middle school foster child who plots to be reunited with her birth mother.

Register and pick up your book starting December 1.

YOUNG ADULT

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TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB)Thursday, November 9 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM

in the Community Room. We will welcome our new officers, new members and

review our constitution and guidelines.Our Teen Advisory Board is a dedicated group who works together with the

YA Librarian to improve library services for teens. We appreciate your service in TAB.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMSCHILDREN’S PROGRAMS REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

• To register for a program you may call 248-7363 ext. 4 OR you can register in person in the Children’s Room. Preference will be given to Shelter Rock Library card holders.

• Craft and Food Programs fill up quickly. Please register as soon as possible for these programs. We do not maintain “waitlists” for our programs.

• For programs such as Tots Night Out, etc. siblings are welcome but the craft/activity is for the registered child only.• Programs require that participants be within a certain age range,

these guidelines are used to ensure a pleasant experience for all participants. Age requirements will be enforced, thank you for your understanding.

• Please be advised if you are 7 or more minutes late for a program/event you may not be able to participate and your spot will go to a standby participant.

LEGO CREATIONS for Grades K to 5

Come and build your own LEGO creation!

Friday, November 10 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM

Registration began Friday, October 20.

ART SHOWWe are delighted to display the creativity of our “artists-in-residence”

and hope patrons will take a moment or two to enjoy the artwork of the children from our community.

The artwork of students from Notre Dame School will be on display during the month of November.

JUMP FOR JOY

Children ages 18 months to 4 years, with a caregiver, dance, sing and play with costumes,

musical instruments, puppets and more..Saturday, December 2 at 10:00 AM

Registration begins Saturday, November 18.

FAMILY GINGERBREAD HOUSEMake and decorate a gingerbread house

to take home and enjoy. This program is for the entire family.

Saturday, November 25from 10:30 AM to 12 Noon

Space is limited. Registration begins on Friday, November 10.

Children ages 3 to 5 yearswith a caregiver

are invited to make afun craft for Thanksgiving with the Party Art Studio.Monday, November 20

at 10:30 AM

THANKSGIVING CRAFT

Registration begins Monday, November 6.

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F a l l S t o r y t i m e S

TODDLER STORYTIMESDesigned for toddlers 2 – 3 ½

with a parent or caregiver as a program of stories, simple songs, fingerplays and rhymes

with other toddlers and their parents.Choose one of the following sessions:

Session TwoWednesdays, 11:15 AM

November 1 – November 29

Session ThreeThursdays, 10:15 AM

November 2 – December 7(No class November 23)

PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES

Session TwoFridays, 10:15 AM

November 3 – December 1

Session One Tuesdays, 1:30 PM

October 31 – November 28

Designed for children ages 3 – 5 as a program of stories, simple songs, fingerplays

and rhymes with other preschoolers.Choose one of the following sessions:

Registration began Tuesday, October 3.

Session OneTuesdays, 10:15 AM

October 31 – November 28

SONGS and RHYMES FOR BABY’S DAY

Children ages 1 – 3 years with an adult, will enjoy musical wiggles,

tickles and fingerplays with Dara and her guitar. Monday, December 11 at 10:30 AM

Registration begins Monday, November 27.

LET IT SNOW PENCIL HOLDER

Children in grades K to 5will make a pencil holder to keep

or for a holiday gift. Friday, December 8 at 4:30 PM

Registration begins on Friday, November 24.

KAB ~ Kids Advisory Board

Who: Kids in Grades 5 and 6What: Join our NEW Advisory Board

When: Saturday, November 18 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM

Why: Brainstorm with Miss Marie to create new library programs,

make book suggestions and help make the library a more kid friendly place.

This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard!

Earn one hour of Community Service for attending the meeting.

Snacks will be served.To register have your parent call 248-7363 Ext. 4.

DECEMBER BABY STORYTIMEThis program of short stories,

simple songs, bounces and play time is designed

for children ages 6 – 12 months with a parent or caregiver.

Tuesdays at 10:15 AMDecember 5, 12 and 19

Registration begins on Tuesday, November 21.

Congratulations toBridgette & Peter Fischer

for reading1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

BABYSITTER RECEPTIONThursday, November 9 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM

Are you looking for a babysitter for a night out or a few hours on the weekend? Come to the Babysitter Reception to meet teens that have completed our Babysitter Training Course. Children are welcome to attend. Light Refreshments will be served. Kindly call the Children’s Room at 248-7363 ext. 4 to RSVP. After you register please stop by the library to complete a “Parents Seeking Babysitters” card at your earliest convenience. The cards will be located at the Children’s Reference Desk in the Children’s Room.

OFFICERS OF THE LIBRARYBOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tharakaram RavishankarBurton L. Roslyn

Toby ShebiroLouise Sobin

Kenneth F. VeyGale C. Zeidman, Clerk, Asst. Treasurer

Michael J. Castelli, TreasurerGraciela E. Meyers, Secretary

Spellman, Rice, Schure, Gibbons, Polizzi & Truncale, LLP, Counsel

Andrea Meluskey, Library Director

LIBRARY HOURS

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday9 AM - 9 PMWednesday

11 AM - 9 PMFriday

9 AM - 6 PMSaturday

9 AM - 5 PMSundays

1 PM - 5 PM

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

Wednesday, November 8 at 7:30 PM in the

Community Room. For more information call 248-7363 ext. 240.

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSEDVETERANS DAY

Saturday, November 11

EVE OF THANKSGIVINGWednesday, November 22

at 6:00 PM

THANKSGIVING ALL DAYThursday, November 23

Art on Displayin November &

DecemberBrushstrokes

by Barbara Lewin

Visit the Children’s Room to see

Donald Sadowsky’s Skateland Model

FOR $ALE The Library has designated a section for the sale of discarded items.

An assortment of older fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs, VHS tapes, music CDs and books on CD can be found

on shelves located near the Adult Reference Desk.