From Brice to Lupone, with a bit of Ethel, Mary and Barbra, throw in a little Bernadette, add a dash of Burnett, Blaine and Buckley and you have a recipe for a delectable program of Broadway favorites. ‘C’mon along and listen to the Lullabies of Broadway’ in this delightfully charming musical tribute!

A TRIBUTE to the LADIES OF BROADWAYLisa Berman - vocalist, Stephen Goldstein - pianist

and Ruthe McKeown - narratorDecember 8 at 3:00 PM

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSIONSSee flyers for details.

THE AGE OF INNOCENCE by Edith Wharton

Led by SRPL Librarians Susan Ficarra & Susan Healy

Wednesday, December 11 at 2:30 PM

Registration began Wednesday, November 13.

December2019

the SCENESHELTER ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY

165 Searingtown Road • Albertson, New York 11507-1521Tel: 516•248-7363 • TTY: 516•248-2367

Webpage: www.srpl.org • e-mail: shelterrock@srpl.org

SUNDAY AFTERTOON CONCERTS

MIAO HOU and FRIENDS A Celebration of Classical & Traditional Chinese Folk Music

January 5 at 3:00 PMMs. Hou began her piano studies in her native China at age four. At sixteen, she was accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music where she was awarded the Festorazzi Prize as the “Best Pianist of the Year”. She completed her Master’s degree at the Julliard School and obtained a Doctorate in Music Arts from the State University of New Jersey at Rutger’s. Ms. Hou is a member of the faculty at the Long Island Tutoring Academy. This program will feature a special chamber music ensemble.

Introducing Princh ~ Our New Wireless Printing SolutionPrinch allows you to print using your own mobile device or laptop.

To print from your Android or IOS device just download the free Princh app from your digital store.

To print from your laptop visit print.princh.com.

The printing prices remain the same (10¢ for black and white, 25¢ for color), but the payment methods have been diversified. You can now pay using your credit card (Visa, Mastercard, PayPal or cash.)

For more information on how to print visit princh.com. You will also find guide posters in the library and you can always ask staff for help.

YEAR of WONDERSby Geraldine Brooks

Led by SRPL Librarians Susan Santa & Ellen Miller

Wednesday, January 15 at 2:30 PM

Registration begins Wednesday, December 18.

BRIDGE or CANASTAMondays, December 9 & January 13 at 1:00 PM

Come and play the brain stimulating game of Bridge! Or, join in playing the game popular in the fifties that’s making a big comeback, Canasta! Bring a team, a friend or come by yourself and enjoy the game. Limited materials will be available. Registration is NOT required.

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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, December 2 & January 6 at 11:00 AM

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

by facilitator, David Marx.Registration is NOT Required.

BEGINNING ANEWwith Marla Matthews, Social Worker

Wednesday, December 4 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.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPwith Nina Dobris, LCSW, C-ASWCM Group Facilitator, Northwell Health

Wednesdays at 3:30 PM December 11 & January 8

In the Conference Room.This support group is designed for all caregivers. It provides an opportunity for participants to share experiences and help one another. No one should be alone!

First time attendees or for additional information, please call 516-652-3964.

MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE for the AGED, BLIND and DISABLEDIn the Conference Room

Thursday, December 12 & January 9 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMNassau-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.

IMMIGRATION and CITIZENSHIPLEGAL CLINIC

Obtain free legal help with your citizenship application, Green card renewal, requesting your immigration file, work permit renewal, etc. during our Free Immigration and Citizenship Legal Clinic.

Appointments are required and may be made by calling (212) 613-6541 or e-mailing jtrejo@nylag.org

ART LECTUREMANET at the FRICK

with Professor Thomas Germano Friday, December 13 at 11:00 AM

Considered the father of Impressionism, Édouard Manet was a revolutionary artist, recognized in his time. Drawing upon Japanese art, Titian, Velázquez, Frans Hals and Goya, Manet’s work has become synonymous with modernism, and this is exemplified in iconic works such as Olympia (1862–63), Luncheon

on the Grass (1863) and A Bar at the Folies Bergere (1882). Manet: Three Paintings from the Norton Simon Museum, on exhibit at The Frick, October 16, 2019 to January 5, 2020, will be discussed in relation to Manet’s broader body of works and Impressionism.

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.

Fridays at 12:30 PM December 13 & January 10

In the Conference Room. Registration is NOT required.

Thursday, December 12from

10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

THURSDAY FILMS at 2:00 & 6:30 PMDecember 5

YESTERDAYDirected by Danny Boyle

2019 • 112 minutesRated PG-13 for suggestive content & language

Cast: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Sophia Di Martino, Ellise Chappell, Meera Syal, Harry Michell

December 19 ALL IS TRUE

Directed by Kenneth Branagh2019 • 101 minutes

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, suggestive material & language

Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Ian McKellen, Jack Colgrave Hirst, Judi Dench, Kathryn Wilder

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, December 17 & January 7 at 1:00 PM

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGIn the Conference Room

Tuesday, December 17 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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.

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The 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.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP In the Conference Room

Thursday, December 19 at 1:30 PM

Saturday, December 21 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

YOUNG ADULT

The YA Librarian will show Hour of Code videos and showcase several projects coders can work on from code.org, Google CS First and LittleBits. We will have handouts from the Hour of Code website too! This is a program for beginner coders.

Online registration began November 25.

HOUR of CODE DEMONSTRATIONFOR GRADES 5 — 12

Monday, December 9 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM

STEAM PROGRAMS

ESCAPE SNAPOLOGY with Snapology of Seaford

FOR GRADES 5 — 12Tuesday, January 7

from 4:30 to 5:30 PM

Teens in grades 5 through 12 will form teams and compete

to solve escape room challenges. Online registration begins December 23.

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YOUNG ADULT

Online registration begins on December 4.

WINTER WONDERLANDEDIBLE CRAFTS

for Teens in Grades 6 - 12Wednesday, December 18 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM

Join the YA Librarian and have fun while assembling several

winter-themed edible crafts.

HOLIDAY HELPERS for Teens in Grades 6 - 12

Monday, December 23 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM

or 2:30 to 3:30 PM Teens will assist the

Children’s Department with their How to Catch an Elf themed programs.

Community Service Certificates Awarded

Online registration begins on December 9. Teens may register for one session.

The Road to College for High School Students & Parents Too!BUT WHAT ABOUT the FUNDAMENTALS?

The Grammar and Punctuation Rules You Need to Know for the ACT/SATWednesday, January 15 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Many students learn valuable strategies for the English and Writing sections of the ACT/SAT. But what about the fundamentals?

Strategies can only take you so far if you don’t know a dependent clause from a misplaced modifier. ACT/SAT English specialist Ethan Mann will review the grammar, punctuation and usage rules you need to know.

Take-home study guides will be provided.

Online registration begins December 30.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMSSPECIAL NEEDS STORYTIME

Join us for stories, songs, sensory activities and a craft at this storytime designed for children in Grades K – 5

with special needs and parent or caregiver.Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 PM

Online registration began Tuesday, November 19Tuesday, January 21 at 6:30 PM

Online registration begins Tuesday, December 10.

AFTERNOON STORYTIME

Children ages 3 - 5 are invited to this program of stories and simple songs for preschoolers with Miss Marie.

Afternoon Storytime is for the children only; parents must remain in the building.Wednesdays from 4:00 to 4:30 PM

December 4 & 18 Online registration began October 2.

Afternoon Storytime will resume January 18, 2020.

HOW TO CATCH AN ELF STORYTIMEJoin us for some holiday fun!

We will watch How to catch an Elf, learn our Elf names and make Snowmen pops.

Monday, December 23 at 10:30 AM for grades K – 1Monday, December 23 at 2:30 PM for grades 2 – 3

Online registration begins Monday, December 9.

READING TO DOGSfor Grades K - 5

Monday, December 30 from 10:30 to 12:00 Noon

Boost literacy skills and practice reading aloud to a nonjudgmental furry companion.

Register for one ten minute session.Online registration begins on Monday, December 23.

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMSHOLIDAY CRAFT

for Grades K - 5with Party Art Studio

Friday, December 20 at 4:30 PMUsing paint and clay, create this jolly

snowman to celebrate the start of winter.

W i n t e r S t o r y t i m e S

GREAT BEGINNINGS

 

This program of stories, simple songs and playtime is designed for children ages 12 – 23 months

with a parent or caregiver

Mondays, January 6 — February 10 at 10:15 AM (No class January 20)

orThursdays, January 9 — February 6 at 10:15 AM

TODDLER STORYTIMESDesigned for toddlers 2 – 3 ½

with a parent or caregiver as a program of stories, simple songs and playtime.

Choose one of the following sessions:

PRESCHOOL STORYTIMESDesigned for children ages 3 – 5

this is a program of stories and simple songs, with other preschoolers.

Choose one of the following sessions: Preschool Storytime For Children Only Caregiver Must Remain in the Building

Session OneTuesdays at 1:30 PM

January 7 — February 4Session Two

Fridays at 10:15 AMJanuary 10 — February 7

Choose one of the following sessions:

Online registration begins on Monday, December 9.

Session OneTuesdays at 10:15 AM

January 7 — Februrary 4

Session TwoWednesdays at 11:15 AMJanuary 8 — February 5

ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS DECEMBER 16

Congratulations for Reading1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

Brad & BlakeGoldberg

Adele Singh

JasnoorAhluwalia

Children will learn Mandarin Chinese through music, body movements, instruments, puppets and stories.

No Mandarin background is required. For children ages 1 to 5

with a parent, grandparent of caregiver.Mondays, January 6 — February 10

at 11:15 AM (No Bilingual Storytime January 20.) Registration begins Monday, December 2.

MANDARIN/ENGLISHBILINGUAL STORYTIME

INTRODUCING COMICS BOOK PLUS

WINTER LOANS

Our extended winter loan program will begin

Monday, December 2. Books must be returned on or before

Saturday, April 4.Winter loans are available to SRPL

patrons for 28 day fiction excluding new 2019-2020 large type books.

THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

will meetWednesday, December 11

at 7:30 PM in theLibrary Community RoomFor more information call

516-248-7363 ext. 240

THE ANNUAL TRUSTEE ELECTION

will be held onTuesday, December 3, 2019

between the hours of2:00 and 9:00 PM

For more information call 516-248-7363 ext. 240

CLOSED at 3:00 PMCHRISTMAS EVE

Tuesday, December 24CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

Wednesday, December 25

CLOSED at 3:00 PMNEW YEAR’S EVE

Tuesday, December 31CLOSED NEW YEAR’S DAY

Wednesday, January 1

HOLIDAY HOURSMonday, Tuesday, Thursday

9 AM - 9 PMWednesday - 11 AM - 9 PM

Friday - 9 AM - 6 PMSaturday - 9 AM - 5 PMSunday - 1 PM - 5 PM

Borrow Digital Comics anytime, anywhere, with your library card. Thousands of digital comic books are available with a click of your mouse or a tap of your finger with Comics Plus: Library Edition. All you need is your library card and a web browser to get started. You can even download the Comics Plus: Library Edition app for iPhone and iPad to take your borrowed comics on the go!

To get started visit https://shelterrock.comicsplus.app/Click on Login and enter your SRPL Library card number for both the username and pin.

OFFICERS OF THE LIBRARYBOARD OF TRUSTEES

Tharakaram RavishankarBurton L. Roslyn, President

Toby ShebiroLouise Sobin, Vice President

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

HOURS

The Art of Laura Montllor is on Display in

December

Visit Donald Sadowsky’sDinosaur Thanksgiving

Day Parade model in the Children’s Room.