NewsletterCold Spring HarborLibrary & Environmental Center

Expanding Your Horizons Since 1886

Serving the communities of Cold Spring Harbor, Laurel Hollow & Lloyd Harbor | March / April 2017

Library HoursMonday – Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Friday & Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Sunday (September 11, 2016-June 11, 2017)1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

The Library Will Be ClosedSunday, April 16 (Easter)

Library Board MeetingsAll are welcome.Monday, March 6, 7:00 p.m.Budget Meeting & Meet the Candidates: Monday, March 20, 7:00 p.m.Monday, April 3, 7:00 p.m.

Contact UsWebsite: www.cshlibrary.orgPhone: (631) 692-6820Fax: (631) 692-6827

BUDGET VOTE & TRUSTEE ELECTION AT YOUR LIBRARY

TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.VOTE DAY ACTIVITIES

CUPCAKE DECORATING, 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.For children of all ages

AN AMERICAN LIVING & WORKING IN MODERN DAY CUBA, 2:00 P.M.

Learn about Cuba’s rich history, how to travel to Cuba, tales from Cuban citizens, and much more. Advance registration required.

THE JESTER JIM SHOW, 4:30 p.m.For children of all ages and their families.

This is not your ordinary juggling show! With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, Jester Jim takes the stage and starts his show. Young and old

will be glued to his every sound as he performs his amazing beatbox intro. Kids and adults alike will be talking about Jester Jim’s wild antics for weeks!

AMNESTY DAYBring us your long-overdue items and all fines will be waived.

APRIL IS LONG ISLAND READS MONTHDead Wake: The Last Crossing of the

Lusitania by Erik LarsonMeet Erik Larson on Sunday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hillwood Recital Hall at C.W. Post. Free tickets will

be available beginning April 1. See longislandreads.org for details.

MOUNTAIN MAIDENS: ALL IRISH MUSIC CONCERTSunday, March 19, 2:00 p.m.The Mountain Maidens are three voices blended in splendid harmonies that will lift your spirit and warm your heart. They sing folk, country, gospel, and songs of social justice, accompanied by guitars, banjo, dulcimer, autoharp, spoons and castanets. Inspired by Appalachian music, they have brought the deep modal harmonies of this tradition to their repertoire. They also sing rich madrigals, Sacred Harp Music and hymns, and Irish songs. Free and appropriate for all ages; advance registration requested.

SIGNATURE EVENT

f rom the DirectorLetterDear Residents,

March and April will be exciting months at the Library. On Sunday, March 19, we are proud to present one of our Signature Events, “Mountain Maidens: All Irish Music Concert.” On Tuesday, April 4, we will hold our annual Budget Vote and Trustee Election. Vote Day activities include Cupcake Decorating, the Jester Jim Show, a program about Cuba, and it’s also Amnesty Day—no fines on any overdue items you return. This year’s budget complies with the New York State tax cap, and includes increases in both the book and programming budgets. Please be sure to come to the Library and cast your vote on April 4.

I look forward to seeing you at the Library!

Sincerely,Dr. Roger Podell

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TEEN TECH TUTORS Tuesday, March 21, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2:00-4:00 p.m.Adult learners: Baffled by your smartphone or computer? Tech-savvy teens will be here to help! Call the Children’s Desk for an appointment. Teen volunteers: Coach adult learners in developing skills in using their devices at their own pace and earn community service credit. Teens must have attended volunteer orientation. Call or visit the Children’s Desk to sign up.

Q. Where can I find more information about the 2017-18 budget?

A. Complete details will be mailed. They will also be available at the Circulation Desk and on our website, www.cshlibrary.org, after March 1.

Q. Will there be a public meeting about the budget and to meet the candidates for the Board of Trustees?

A. Yes, the Budget Review & Meet the Candidates meeting will be on Monday, March 20, at 7:00 p.m.

Q. Where do I vote?

A. You vote in the library on Tuesday, April 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Q. Who is eligible to vote?

A. All residents of the CSH School District who are registered to vote in the school district’s annual budget vote are eligible to vote in the CSH Library election. Call Election Clerk Susan Tyska at (631) 692-6820, x501 for details.

Q. I will be away on April 4. Can I get an absentee ballot?

A. Yes, if you are unable to vote in person, you may apply for an absentee ballot. Applications will be available at the Circulation Desk and on our website after March 1.

Art in the LibraryCSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STUDENT EXHIBITCome and be inspired by the talent and creativity

of CSH students in grades 7-12. On display March 3 through April 4.Reception and Musical Performance:

Wednesday, March 22, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

ABSTRACT FORMThe intricate pen-and-ink drawings of Rich Tannenbaum will be on display

April 8 through April 27.

STUDY BUDDIES HOMEWORK CLUB

For students in grades 3-6Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

March 1- April 6

Teen volunteers will give support, assistance, and encouragement to students in grades 3-6.

Registration required.

Budget Vote FAQs

Registration with a Cold Spring Harbor Library card is ongoing for all programs. Children should be the appropriate age for each program. Caregivers are required to remain in the library during all children’s programs.

Children’s Programs

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STORYTIME SCHEDULEMonday, February 27 – Friday, April 7

Babies, Stories & PlayMondays, 9:45 a.m.

For children from birth-12 months

A short storytime followed by open play with your little one.

Mother Goose TimeTuesdays & Wednesdays,

10:30 a.m.For children 13-24 months

with adultEnjoy sharing rhymes, songs,

and movement with your child.

Toddler TimeThursdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

For children ages 2 & 3 with adult

A beginning storytime filled with more advanced stories, songs,

fingerplays, movement, and crafts.

Preschool StorytimeWednesdays, 2:00 p.m.For preschool children

ages 3 & 4Your child’s first independent storytime. 45 minutes of art, stories, music, crafts, and fun.

TASTY TALES & TREATSWednesdays, 4:30 p.m. For children in grade 2

March 22: Dodsworth in New York by Tim EganApril 19: Bad Kitty School Daze by Nick Bruel

A book discussion followed by the making of delicious treats! Come to the library to pick up this month’s selection.

FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-5 WITH ADULTFINGERPRINT RAINDROP ARTThursday, April 13, 11:00 a.m.Use your fingerprints to create a rainy day art project.

SPRINGTIME STORY & CRAFTTuesday, April 18, 10:30 a.m.Listen to stories all about spring and make a spring-themed craft.

JUMP FOR JOYThursday, April 20, 10:30 a.m.Join crowd favorite Joy Oddo for a music and movement-filled program for our smallest fitness fans.

FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 WITH ADULTLITTLE SCIENTISTSThursday, March 16, 2:00 p.m.For children in preschoolExplore the wonderful world of science with books, games, and hands-on activities.

MINI MASTERSMonday, March 27, 2:00 p.m. Explore the sculpture of modern artists like Pablo Picasso and Robert Rauschenberg, then build your own found object art from recycled materials.

EARTH DAY SUNCATCHERSFriday, April 21, 10:30 a.m.Create a beautiful suncatcher using nature objects you choose from our garden.

FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGESAFTERNOON ARTS & CRAFTSFridays, 2:00 p.m.March 24: Fruit Loop ArtApril 14: Spring Canvas Art

WEEKEND AT THE MOVIESSaturday, March 11, 2:00 p.m.We will be showing Storks (PG; 87 min).

SHAVING CREAM RAINBOW ARTFriday, March 17, 2:00 p.m.Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and make your very own fluffy rainbow.

CUPCAKE DECORATINGTuesday, April 4, 11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Have fun decorating cupcakes for the library’s annual Budget Vote Day.

THE JESTER JIM SHOWTuesday, April 4, 4:30 p.m.With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, Jester Jim takes the stage and starts his show. Young and old will be glued to his every sound as he performs his amazing beatbox intro.

BOARD GAME BONANZATuesday, April 11, 11:00 a.m.Challenge your friends or make new ones in this afternoon of board games!

SPRING BINGOWednesday, April 12, 3:00 p.m.Challenge your friends or make new ones at this bingo program.

SNACKS & A MOVIEThursday, April 13, 3:00 p.m.We will be showing Moana (PG; 103 min).

MIX-IT-UP MAYHEMFriday, April 28, 3:30 p.m.

IN BETWEEN (GRADES 5-8)TWEEN GAME NIGHT Thursday, March 2, 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends for tabletop games like Exploding Kittens, Superfight, and Sushi Go!

MAKER MONDAY: SLIME EXPERIMENTS Monday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. Make lots of slime using different recipes and compare your results.

IN BETWEEN BOOK DISCUSSIONSMondays, 4:30 p.m.March 27: TBDApril 24: TBD

TEEN & IN BETWEEN(GRADES 5-12)MELTED SNOWMAN BARKMonday, March 6, 7:00 p.m. Create the perfect chocolatey snack to commemorate the end of the season.

TEEN & IN BETWEEN YOGA CLASS Thursday, March 16, 7:00 p.m. Do you need to relax? Take a breather at our FREE yoga class.

CARROT PATCH CUPCAKES Thursday, March 23, 7:00 p.m.Decorate delicious cupcakes.

CHARCOAL DRAWINGThursday, March 30, 7:00 p.m. Create a beautiful charcoal drawing.

SPRING OREO TRUFFLES Monday, April 3, 7:00 p.m. Celebrate the beginning of spring with this delicious treat.

CHALK PASTELThursday, April 6, 7:00 p.m. Create a beautiful chalk pastel.

SILK HOOP PAINTING Monday, April 10, 3:00 p.m.Make unique works of art on silk.

TEEN MOVIE: DOCTOR STRANGE Wednesday, April 12, 3:00 p.m. Come for a big-screen showing of Marvel movie Doctor Strange (PG-13; 115 min). Snacks provided.

BEESWAX SUSHI CANDLES Monday, April 17, 7:00 p.m. Make real candles that look like sushi!

STRING ART Monday, April 24, 7:00 p.m.Create works of art to decorate your room.

TEEN (GRADES 7-12)ACT PREP COURSES Sundays, March 5-March 26, 2:00-4:30 p.m.Get an overview of the new ACT test and develop strategies that help you maximize your scores. This program consists of four 2 1/2 hour classes led by veteran certified high school teachers with at least ten years of experience in the field of test preparation. Register at the Children’s Desk with a $110 check payable to CSH Library.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Thursday, March 9, 7:00 p.m.Share your ideas while having fun! Earn one hour of volunteer credit!

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIESAll volunteers must have attended an orientation meeting, which are held every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

TEEN READS BOOK DISCUSSIONSTuesdays, 3:30 p.m.For teens in grades 7-12Books will be available at the Circulation Desk one month prior to the discussion. Teens will earn two hours of community service credit. March 14: Etched in Sand by Regina CalcaterraApril 18: TBD

TEEN TECH TUTORS Tuesday, March 21, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2:00-4:00 p.m. For teens in grades 7-12Coach adult learners in developing skills in using their devices. Teens must have attended volunteer orientation. Sign up at the Children’s Desk.

STUDY BUDDIES HOMEWORK HELPERS Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. & Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m. For teens in grades 8-12Study Buddies will give support, assistance, and encouragement to children in grades 3-6. Speak with a children’s librarian for an application.

TEEN COOKIE BAKE Monday, March 27, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. For teens in grades 7-12Earn two hours of community service credit for baking cookies and bringing them to the library to be donated to a food pantry. Drop off any time from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Children’s Desk. No registration required.

FOR TEENS & TWEENS

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FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K-2ST. PATRICK’S DAY SHAMROCK ARTMonday, March 6, 4:30 p.m.Get creative and make a beautiful St. Patrick’s Day art project.

EARTH DAY RECYCLED MAGAZINE FRAMESThursday, April 20, 4:30 p.m.Decoupage a picture frame using pictures from your favorite magazines.

COLORFUL CATERPILLARSTuesday, April 25, 4:30 p.m.Create your very own caterpillar.

FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES 3-5LEPRECHAUN TREASURE BOXTuesday, March 14, 4:30 p.m.Paint and decorate a special box to keep your St. Patrick’s Day treasures and treats.

CERAMIC BIRD TEALIGHTWednesday, April 5, 4:30 p.m.Paint a springtime tealight candle holder.

SOCK BUNNYThursday, April 27, 4:30 p.m.Make an adorable sock bunny.

FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K-6ADVENTURES IN ARTTuesday, March 7 & Monday, March 13, 4:30 p.m.Explore the sculpture of modern artists like Pablo Picasso and Robert Rauschenberg, then build your own found object art from recycled materials.

FLOWER POT OF GOLDThursday, March 9, 4:30 p.m.Decorate a flower pot and make it into a magical pot of gold for St. Patrick’s Day.

IRISH PIRATESWednesday, March 15, 4:30 p.m.Children can sail the Seven Seas to learn all about the Irish pirates of yore, and make their own Jolly Roger flag to take home along with other fun pirate crafts!

LEGO CLUBSaturdays, March 18 & April 15, 11:00 a.m.Meet new friends and use your imagination to build awesome creations with LEGOS!

TISSUE PAPER FLOWERSMonday, April 10, 2:00 p.m.Make beautiful tissue paper flowers.

DECORATE A BIRDHOUSETuesday, April 11, 2:00 p.m.Decorate a beautiful birdhouse to welcome spring.

DECORATE AN UMBRELLAWednesday, April 12, 11:00 a.m.Decorate and personalize your own umbrella for rainy days.

SPRINGTIME BIRD FEEDERSMonday, April 17, 2:00 p.m.Welcome the birds back from migration and make a homemade bird feeder using a pinecone.

INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAMSRegister for adult programs at the Information Services Desk, online, or by phone at (631) 692-6820.

See page 2 for additional programs. For program details, visit www.cshlibrary.org.*We photograph library programs for use in publicity. Please inform us if you do not want to be photographed.

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BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE KNITTINGWednesdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. OR 6:45-8:45 p.m. Session 1: March 1-March 22Session 2: March 29-April 26 (No class 4/12)Register with a $100 check payable to CSH Library.

ECOBENEFICIAL GARDENING 101Wednesday, March 1, 12:00 p.m. Learn how to improve the health of your garden through your design choices and maintenance practices. Co-sponsored with the Three Harbors Garden Club.

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH WITH LUCY VAN HORNSaturday, March 4, 11:00 a.m.This cooking demonstration and tasting will introduce you to breakfast food in ways you’ve never tried before. Register by 3/2 with $5 cash or check payable to CSH Library. Class limit: 20 students.

ACTING WORKSHOP WITH REGINA SCHNEIDERFridays, March 10-May 19, 1:00-3:00 p.m. (No class 4/7, 4/14, or 5/5)Learn the fundamentals of acting. Register with a $160 check payable to CSH Library. Class limit: 16 students.

PLANTS THAT CLEAN THE AIRSaturday, March 11, 11:30 a.m.Horticulturalist Paul Levine will discuss plants that clean your indoor air. Q&A to follow.

A WRITER’S WORKSHOP WITH DEBBY PEOPLESMondays, March 13-May 22, 1:00-3:00 p.m. (No class 4/10)For both new and experienced writers. Register with a check for $90 payable to CSH Library.

CALLIGRAFFITI & BEYOND WITH HELEN MURDOCK-PREPTuesdays, March 21-May 2, 7:00-8:30 p.m. (No class 4/11)Join us as we continue to explore the art of beautiful handwriting. Register with a $100 check payable to CSH Library.

THE HEART OF A CHAMPION: A BASKETBALL COACH’S MEMOIR OF A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMTuesday, March 21, 7:00 p.m.Former St. Anthony’s High School basketball coach Dr. Gus Alfieri will discuss his memoir, The Heart of a Champion. Books will be available.

THE WOMAN, THE GARDEN, IN ARTWednesday, March 22, 2:00 p.m. Louise Cella Caruso will develop the analogy between the female and a blooming garden in a lecture featuring famous paintings.

EMPIRE SAFETY COUNCIL DEFENSIVE DRIVINGSaturday, March 25, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Register with a $30 check payable to Empire Safety Council.

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: THE SECRET LIVES OF OUR PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIESWednesday, March 29, 2:00 p.m.H&H Scholars will discuss the scandals, strange occurrences, family secrets, and intra-family feuds of our former first families.

LONG ISLAND READS: LI NAVAL HISTORY IN WARTIMETuesday, April 18, 2:00 p.m.Bill Bleyer will give a presentation on Long Island’s maritime history.

COLD SPRING HARBOR COMMUNITY THEATERThursday, April 20, 7:00 p.m.A group of local amateur actors is forming a theater group that would meet Thursday evenings. Attend this initial meeting to learn more.

PAPER SHREDDING @ THE LIBRARYSaturday, April 22, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Bring two or three boxes of your personal papers and have them properly disposed of by a professional shredding company.

SPRING DRIED FLOWER TOPIARY WITH DIANA CONKLINWednesday, April 26, 2:00 p.m.Create a beautiful topiary with dried flowers. Materials provided. Register by 4/19 with $5 cash or check payable to CSH Library.

YOUR MICROBIOME: GUT HEALTH = GOOD HEALTHThursday, April 27, 7:00 p.m.Registered dietician Fay Eikenes will discuss your microbiome and what keeps it healthy. Q&A to follow.

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE: DEFENSETuesdays, May 2-June 20, 1:00-3:30 p.m.Students must have basic knowledge of bridge and “Bidding in the 21st Century” in order to participate. Register by 4/25 with a $100 check.

Art ClassesTHE JOY OF PAINTING WITH PASTELSSession 1: Fridays, March 10-April 7, 12:30-3:00 p.m.Session 2: Fridays, April 28-May 26, 12:30-3:00 p.m.For beginners and continuing students. Register with a $85 check.

WATERCOLOR PAINTING FOR ALL LEVELSSession 1: Thursdays, March 9-April 6, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Session 2: Thursdays, April 27-May 25, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.For all levels of experience. Register with a $85 check.

DRAWING FOR THE PAINTERTuesdays, March 7-21, 10:00-11:30 a.m.Tuesdays, April 4-25, 10:00-11:30 a.m. (No class 4/11)Register with a $30 check payable to CSH Library.

Fitness ClassesRegistration must be accompanied by a nonrefundable $60 check payable to CSH Library.Fitness Fusion: Fridays, March 10-April 21, 11:15 a.m. (No class 4/14)Pilates: Mondays, March 6-April 17, 7:00 p.m. (No class 4/10) OR Saturdays, March 11-April 29, 9:45 a.m. (No class 3/25 or 4/15)Tai Chi: Fridays, March 10-April 21, 10:00 a.m. (No class 4/14)Yin Yoga: Wednesdays, March 8-April 19, 11:15 a.m. (No class 4/12)Yoga for All Levels: Weds., March 8-April 19, 10 a.m. (No class 4/12)

Book DiscussionsDiscussion books may be requested at the Circulation Desk starting a month before the discussion date. All welcome.

Read It in Good Health - Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin - March 21Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson - April 25

Morning Group - Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.Etched in Sand by Regina Calcaterra - March 8Dead Wake & The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson - April 12

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COLD SPRING HARBOR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONVisit www.cshedfoundation.com. 3rd Annual POP! PartyFriday, March 10, 7:00-11:00 p.m. A stellar evening of cosmic cocktails & celestial samplings at the Vanderbilt Planetarium.

COLD SPRING HARBORFISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUMVisit www.cshfha.org for information.Live Animal EncountersMonday, April 10, Wednesday, April 12 & Friday, April 14, 2:00 p.m.Learn about the Hatchery’s turtles, frogs, and salamanders during a live animal presentation.

HECKSCHER MUSEUM OF ARTVisit www.heckscher.org for information.Book Discussions at CSH LibraryThe Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic SmithMonday, March 6, 1:00-2:30 p.m.Modigliani: A Life by Meryle SecrestMonday, April 3, 1:00-2:30 p.m.Fee: $15 (members), $20 (non-members). To register, call (631) 351-3250.

COLD SPRING HARBOR COAST GUARD AUXILIARYAbout Boating Safely CourseSaturdays, April 29, May 20, or June 17 9:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m.A one-day instructional course for those 10 years of age or older who need to meet the requirements to operate a boat in the waters of the State of New York. To register, go to the Community Events Calendar at www.cshlibrary.org or email cgauxcsh@gmail.com. Bring a bag lunch. Fee: $40. Visit www.cgauxcsh.org for additional information.

HUNTINGTON-OYSTER BAYAUDUBON SOCIETYVisit www.hobaudubon.org for information on upcoming events.Programs at CSH LibraryHometown Habitat: A Very Special Documentary ScreeningWednesday, March 15, 7:00 p.m.Shu Swamp: An Ecological Gem of the North ShoreWednesday, April 12, 7:00 p.m.

LONG ISLAND GREENBELT TRAIL CONFERENCEVisit www.ligreenbelt.org for information.Annual Members’ Meeting & HikeSaturday, March 18Meet at trailhead on Harbor Rd. (NY25A) in the unpaved parking lot adjacent to CSH Library at 10:00 a.m. for a hike (4 miles); rain or snow cancels. Then, join us at the CSH Library at 12:00 p.m. for our annual meeting and hear a guest speaker on invasive species.

THE WHALING MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER OF COLD SPRING HARBORVisit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org for information on upcoming events.Sound-Off!Sunday, April 23, 12:00-4:00 p.m.A hands-on afternoon for the whole family to explore the importance of Long Island Sound! Learn how to help beach nesting birds, touch live critters, discuss better ways to fertilize for better storm water management, train for Alewife Monitoring, and more. Free admission for all.