October 2013 - Sachem Public Library

OCTOBER 2013

“October is crisp days and cool nights, a time to curl up around the dancing flames and sink into a good book.” ~John Sinor

SACHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY

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Meet the Filmmaker

Kings Park: Stories from an American Mental Institution Saturday, October 5 • 12:00pm

Glenn Baldwin & Friends of Jazz Sunday, October 6 • 2:00pm

With sax, trombone, trumpet, piano, bass, drums, guitar, and vocals, this highly acclaimed jazz ensemble will perform favorites from the 1940s swing era including It Don’t Mean a Thing, April in Paris, In a Mellow Tone, Moonlight Serenade, and Taking a Chance on Love.

The Feinberg Brothers

Program code: SAAKP10 On June 21, 1967, at the age of 17, Lucy Winer was committed to Kings Park State Hospital following a series of failed suicide attempts. Now a veteran filmmaker, Lucy has returned to Kings Park for the first time in over thirty years to document her experiences. She has also sought out the intimate stories of other former patients, families, and staff. Kings Park broke audience attendance records at the Stony Brook Film Festival, and has received glowing reviews around the nation. This free screening, a Sachem exclusive, will be followed by a discussion led by co-producer and director Lucy Winer and other members of the production team.

Sunday, October 20 • 2:00pm Long Island brothers Rourke and Patrick are among the finest young bluegrass artists in the northeastern United States. They will delight you with their tight, soulful harmonies and masterful fiddle and mandolin playing. Joining them on stage will be their father Ron Feinberg on guitar, Peter Elegant on bass, and Josh Cohen on banjo.

Meet the Author

Lisa Pulitzer

Sunday, October 13 • 2:00pm • Program code: SAAMTA10 Former New York Times correspondent Lisa Pulitzer is a popular writer of true crime books. She has also ghostwritten several bestselling memoirs about young women who have escaped religious sects or cults, such as Stolen Innocence, Elissa Wall’s story about growing up in the fundamentalist, polygamous sect led by Warren Jeffs; Beyond Belief, about Jenna Miscavige Hill, niece of the leader of Scientology; and Banished, about Lauren Drain’s years in the Westboro Baptist Church. Ms. Pulitzer will talk about her writing life, share her experiences working with these troubled young survivors, and explain how she came to develop her unusual specialty.

RAVE ON!

Sunday, October 27 • 2:00pm Enjoy crowd-pleasing, high-energy performances of the music of Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, and other early rock & roll legends. It’s the music that influenced the Beatles, and continues to influence today’s artists including Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan.

Friends Book Sale: Library Trustees Dennis Flavin, President Bob Winowitch, Vice President Marguerite Barone Diane Longo Carol Paulsen Judith Willner, Director Carol Brand, Assistant Director Hours: Monday–Friday Saturday Sunday

Saturday, October 12 • 10:00am-12:00pm (Friends only) and 12:00pm-4:00pm (open to public) Sunday, October 13 • 12:00pm-3:00pm (open to public)

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

Postal Patron

9:30am–9:00pm 9:30am–5:00pm 12:00pm–5:00pm

Library closed: Columbus Day, Monday, October 14

Sachem Public Library

Inside/Out is open year-round, weather permitting, during daytime Library hours, closing at dusk.

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Adults

ADULT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Register online, by phone, or in person. Registration for programs with fees begins at 9:30am on Wednesday, September 18. Please make your non-refundable payment at the Welcome Desk within three days of registering or your reservation will be cancelled. Registration for all other adult programs is ongoing.

Monthly Series Socrates Café Tuesday, October 15 • 7:00pm • Program code: SAASC10 Exchange ideas with others while engaging in the Socratic practice of questioning. Led by local resident Joan Logan, this month’s discussion topic will be: “Can prisoners truly be rehabilitated?” There are over 600 ongoing Socrates Café gatherings around the globe coordinated by hundreds of dedicated volunteers who are deeply committed to making ours a more participatory and inclusive world.

Accepting Life’s Changes Saturday, October 19 • 10:00am • Program code: SAAALC10 This group will focus on transitioning through life’s constant changes. Whether it be the loss of a loved one, a new career path, a love relationship gone awry, the empty nest, aging parents, or an unforeseen illness, share with others and learn to put on the NEW you! Richard Murdocco, PhD, Stony Brook University Medical Center, will explore these feelings as well as how closure and healing can occur through difficult times.

Garden Thyme: Fabulous Begonias Monday, October 21 • 7:00pm • Program code: SAAGT10 Begonias, which range from teacup size to giant “Angel Wings,” are great colorful winter houseplants. Garden expert Carolyn Zambraski will look at different types and help you decide which is right for you.

Job Seekers Club

Holidays on Broadway Motown the Musical

BUS TRIP:

Wednesday, November 20 • 8:30am departure Fee: $98 • Program code: SAABT11 Resident registration ONLINE ONLY

Friday, October 11 • 10:00am Delight in New York’s holiday finest! After tree-gazing, window-shopping, and lunch on your own, travel up the charts to Motown the Musical, the real story of the one-of-a-kind sound that hit the airwaves in 1959 and helped change our culture forever. The show follows founder Berry Gordy’s incredible journey from featherweight boxer to heavyweight music mogul. Learn how he helped launch the careers of stars including Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, and Stevie Wonder as you enjoy the Motown classics you love! Limit of two tickets per Sachem Library cardholder. PLEASE NOTE: Registered guests must also be library cardholders. If you would like to bring a non-resident guest, call the Welcome Desk to add a name to our out-of-district waiting list, and we will notify you if there are any openings. Payment must be made in person at the Welcome Desk within three days of registering or your reservation will be cancelled.

TOPIC: The Interview–11 Things You Didn’t Know About Body Language Thursday, October 24 • 6:00pm • Program code: SAAJSC10 Need a helping hand in your job search? Career coach Bob Simmons will offer helpful presentations on relevant topics as well as proven job-hunting techniques at our monthly support group. The series will also provide a forum for job seekers of all ages to share their experiences, sharpen their skills, and network with others.

“On Your Own” Train Trip to NYC Saturday, October 26 • $10 round trip (non-refundable) Travel to NYC for a fraction of the regular fare! Leave as a group at 9:40am out of Ronkonkoma Station, and return on your own. Register by Wednesday, October 23 at the Welcome Desk.

News & Views Monthly Discussion Group TOPIC: OBAMACARE Monday, October 28 • 7:00pm • Program code: SAANV10 Obamacare has officially begun. What are the pros and cons? Discuss hot topics and come away with a deeper understanding of our complex world at this monthly meeting led by Sachem resident Peter Hanson. Readings will be available at the Welcome Desk. After this month, the series will resume in March, 2014.

Dead Relatives Club TOPIC: Hidden Resources Monday, October 28 • 7:00pm Hey, family tree researchers! Have you exhausted the most common, popular, or convenient databases? There are plenty of others just waiting to be discovered. This month, we will review some little-known resources.

Poetry: Verse in Person Tuesday, October 29 • 7:00pm • Program code: SAAVIP10 After all it has spun a hundred dances without consent ~ from “A Milkweed Pod Speaks to God”

Each month a guest poet presents a reading after which the audience is encouraged to share original works at an open mic. This month’s reader is Gladys Henderson, whose first chapbook of poetry, Eclipse of Heaven, was published by Finishing Line Press in 2008. She was a finalist for the Paumanok Poetry Award in 2006, was named the Walt Whitman Birthplace Poet of the Year in 2010, and has been awarded first place in eight competitions on Long Island. Special thanks to Mankh, member of the Performance Poets Association, for hosting this series.

Gentle Yoga Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15 & 22 • 7:00pm Program code: SAAGY10 • Fee: $20 Explore the health benefits of yoga in an encouraging and supportive environment in this four-week introductory class with instructor Karen Clifford. Gentle Yoga is designed for seniors or for those new to the practice. Please bring a yoga mat to class.

Zumba with a Kick! Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16 & 23 • 2:00pm Program code: SAAZK10 • Fee: $20 This is not your typical Zumba class! Instructor Renae Puco will lead an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latininspired, calorie-burning, dance fitness workout that incorporates cardio-kickboxing. Authentic kickboxing techniques will provide resistance training along with cardio-dance moves for maximum results. Bring water and a small towel to class.

Yogalates Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17 & 24 • 10:00am Program code: SAAYL10 • Fee: $20 Certified instructor Michele Ricciardi will teach this effective blend of yoga and Pilates, incorporating movements that work on strengthening the core, increasing flexibility, improving posture, and creating long, lean muscles. Some of the stretches and poses may be challenging. You should be comfortable getting up and down off the floor frequently. Please bring a yoga mat to class. Sachem residents only. Registration for October fitness classes begins on Wednesday, September 18 at 9:30am.

Career Counseling Need help updating your resume, creating a LinkedIn profile, or preparing for an interview? As a Sachem resident, you may make an appointment for a FREE one-on-one session with one of our trained career counselors, who will help you develop a strategic job search plan that will get results. Call the Welcome Desk for an appointment. © istock/icyman

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October 2013 • www.sachemlibrary.org • 631-588-5024

Sachem Public Library is one of 81 sites nationwide awarded a $2,500 grant to host a 6-week series featuring documentary film screenings and scholar-led discussions of 20th-century American popular music. The series, which runs through November, is led by Peter Winkler, Professor of Music at Stony Brook University. Enjoy Friday night screenings and discussions followed by a Sunday performance of the featured musical genre. Program code: SAAAM Swing Jazz

Rock

Mambo & Hip Hop

Friday, October 4 • 7:00pm

Friday, October 25 • 7:00pm

Friday, November 1 • 7:00pm

Encounter nearly a century of jazz styles, including America’s first integrated all-women swing band.

Move between past and present to explore the birth of rock from the blues out of the Mississippi Delta.

Find out how mambo—the Cuban hybrid of traditional danzón fused with syncopated Afro-Caribbean rhythms— migrated to New York City from Havana in the 1940s and broke social and musical rules.

Country & Bluegrass Friday, October 18 • 7:00pm

Trace the emergence of bluegrass from Appalachian descendants of Scotch-Irish settlers into a popular subgenre of country music.

“America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” is a project of the Tribeca Film Institute in collaboration with the American Library Association, Tribeca Flashpoint, and the Society for American Music. “America’s Music” has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor.”

October is Italian Heritage Month!

Cooking with Dena Tuesday, October 15 • 6:00pm Program code: SAACWD10 Fee: $5 (non-refundable) Dena, owner of BlonDee’s Bistro in Huntington, will prepare a cream of portobello mushroom soup, classic arancini (rice balls), and traditional panna cotta.

Simply Creative Italian Monday, October 21 • 1:00pm Program code: SAASCI10 Fee: $5 (non-refundable) Celebrate Italian Heritage with chef Rob Scott, who will demonstrate a trio of Italian treats: tomato sour dough crisps; crostini with grilled scallion, tomato, and mascarpone; and a sweet bruschetta for dessert.

Carve & Cook with Frank & Sal Wednesday, October 23 • 6:00pm Program code: SAACC10 Fee: $5 (non-refundable) Go whole hog with Sal the Butcher and chef Frank Mirando, who will team up to take you through all the steps of carving, preparing, and serving cuts of meat. Sal will start by demonstrating all the cuts you can carve out of a whole chicken and whole ham, and Frank will prepare and serve pork cutlets Marsala and drumsticks with stuffing. Sachem residents only. Tastings will follow the demonstrations and recipes will be provided. Registration begins on Wednesday, September 18 at 9:30am.

Holiday Eating Survival Wednesday, October 30 • 7:00pm Program code: SAAHE10 The period between Halloween and New Year’s Day is notorious for weight gain, and studies have shown that most of us don’t ever lose the weight we put on during the holidays. Weight loss professional Margaret Marshall will present her holiday survival guide to help you manage the onslaught of candy, pies, and parties. Learn how to preserve the merriment and your favorite traditions this holiday season without adding the extra pounds. © shutterstock/Kalenik Hanna

Leaving Little Italy: Last Words on a Locale Tuesday, October 8 • 7:00pm • Program code: SAALLI10 As long as there were Little Italys occupied by Americans of Italian descent, the histories and stories never died. Now that the great majority of Italian-Americans no longer live in Little Italys, it is the job of culture, and not geographic space, to maintain and transmit a cultural identity we can call Italian-American. Using storytelling and non-fictional techniques, Dr. Fred Gardaphe, Professor of Italian-American Studies at Queens College, will dramatize the life and death of America’s Little Italys, and present a case for the impact these changes have had on Italian-American culture. This program, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities’ Speakers in the Humanities program.

Italian Genealogy Wednesday, October 16 • 7:00pm • Program code: SAAIG10 Looking for la famiglia? Get in touch with your Italian roots with Tony DiBartolo, President of the Italian Genealogy Group. Tony is passionate about genealogy, and will share tips and information about how to find your family records on both sides of the Atlantic. He will also discuss the requirements and the pitfalls of dual citizenship. You will be given tips about the most useful genealogical databases and websites, along with a handout on how to build your family tree.

A Tribute to Italian-American War Veterans & Heroes Thursday, October 17 • 7:00pm • Program code: SAATI10 Italian-American War Veterans will be honored for their contributions. Learn of their accomplishments and meet members of the Commission for Social Justice, the Anti-Defamation arm of the Order of Sons of Italy in America. Certificates will be awarded and a reception will follow.

Leonardo da Vinci: New Discoveries Monday, October 21 • 7:00pm • Program code: SAALDV10 SUNY Farmingdale Professor Thomas Germano will explore the great Renaissance artist and polymath Leonardo da Vinci, sharing insights into several recent major exhibitions, revealing restorations, new discoveries, and the hunt for a lost masterpiece beneath a fresco by Giorgio Vasari. He will also discuss the questions and controversies swirling around possible new attributions, showing several works which may or may not reveal significant involvement by the hand of the master. See page 4 for special Italian film presentations, La Traviata on October 9 and The Bicycle Thief on October 19.

Beyond Death: Medical Facts, Mysticism, and Meditation Wednesday, October 2 7:00pm Program code: SAABD10 Since the 1980s when neardeath experiences became part of the public consciousness, they have held endless attraction for people. Matthew Raider, MD, will discuss the medical research and draw parallels between near-death experiences and those had by people who have meditated throughout the ages. He will demonstrate a simple meditation technique that will enable you to experience similar feelings of peace and tranquility.

Long Island’s Most Haunted Mansions

Long Island’s Ruins & Remnants Part II

Monday, October 7 7:00pm Program code: SAAMHM10 Are there haunted mansions on Long Island? Historian, parapsychologist, and bestselling author Monica Randall will discuss some of our most intriguing manor houses with their labyrinths of secret passageways, hidden chambers, and deserted tunnels. She will share amazing stories of the spectral beings that sometimes show up on film and make their ethereal voices heard in the night. Perhaps truth is stranger than fiction!

Tuesday, October 22 7:00pm Program code: SAALIR10 Local historian John Leita returns to take you on another journey through some of the most offbeat and unusual locations on Long Island. Get a glimpse into forgotten history by examining the remnants of grand estates, military and industrial installations, and abandoned psychiatric hospitals. © shutterstock/asimjp

631-588-5024 • www.sachemlibrary.org • October 2013

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Adults THURSDAY MOVIES For R-rated movies, those under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Identity Thief October 3 • 1:30 and 6:30pm Mild-mannered businessman Sandy Patterson travels from Denver to Miami to confront the deceptively harmless-looking woman who has been living it up after stealing his identity. Directed by Seth Gordon. Starring Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, Amanda Peet. (R-1:51)

Safe Haven October 10 • 1:30 and 6:30pm A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina, where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her. Directed by Lasse Holstrum. Starring Julianne Hough, David Lyons, Josh Duhamel. (PG13-1:55)

Quartet October 17 • 1:30 and 6:30pm At a home for retired musicians, the annual concert to celebrate Verdi's birthday is disrupted by the arrival of Jean, an eternal diva and the former wife of one of the residents. Directed by Dustin Hoffman. Starring Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly. (PG13-1:49)

Mud October 24 • 1:30 and 6:30pm Two teenage boys encounter a fugitive and form a pact to help him evade the bounty hunters on his trail and reunite him with his true love. Directed by Jack Nichols. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland. (PG13-2:10)

Iron Man 3 October 31 • 1:30 and 6:30pm When Tony Stark’s world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. Directed by Shane Black. Starring Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle. (PG13-2:10)

Reel Rebels: Stories We Tell Tuesday, October 1 • 6:00pm

This thought-provoking documentary by writer-director Sarah Polley unfolds like a mystery as it explores the nature of memory and storytelling. Intriguing, informative, and sometimes controversial, this monthly series combines the best in film and discussion. (2013, PG131:48) (3 hours)

Foreign Film: The Bicycle Thief Saturday, October 19 • 2:00pm In this Italian Neorealist classic, a long-unemployed workman is robbed of the bicycle he needs for his new job, and he and his son search war-devastated Rome in an attempt to find it. Italian with English subtitles. Directed by Vittorio De Sica. Starring Lamberto Maggiorani, Enzo Staiola, Lianella Carnel. (1948, NR-1:33)

Special Film Presentations A Celebration of Giuseppe Verdi

La Traviata

Songcatcher

Wednesday, October 9 • 1:30pm

Wednesday, October 16 • 1:30pm

“I adore art…when I am alone with my notes, my heart pounds and the tears stream from my eyes, and my emotion and my joys are too much to bear.”

When musicologist Dr. Lily Penleric is passed over for a promotion in 1907, she goes to visit her sister in – Giuseppe Verdi Appalachia and finds a treasure trove 200 years after his birth, the opera world celebrates of Scots-Irish songs in the tradition of the generous but fiercely independent one of the most influential composers of all time. mountain people. Directed by Maggie Based on the Dumas novel La dame aux camelias, Greenwald. Starring Janet McTeer, La Traviata literally means “the wayward woman.” Live from Teatro alla Scala di Milano, this production Aidan Quinn, Pat Carroll. (2000, conducted by Lorin Maazel features Angela Gheorghiu PG13-1:49) and Ramon Vargas. (2007, 2:14)

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BOOKDISCUSSIONS Copies of these books are available at the Circulation Desk.

Rules of Civility by Amor Towles Wednesday, October 23 • 7:00pm A chance encounter with a handsome banker in a Greenwich Village jazz bar on New Year’s Eve in 1938 catapults witty Wall Street secretary Katey Kontent into the upper echelons of New York society, where she befriends a shy multi-millionaire, an Upper East Side ne’er-do-well, and a single-minded widow.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams Thursday, October 24 12:00pm The tragic lives of a guilt-ridden alcoholic, his sexually frustrated wife, and a tyrannical patriarch are violently exposed in Tennessee Williams’ classic play about a wealthy Southern family plagued by conflict.

Murder Among Friends: Mystery Book Discussion

Murder in the Marais by Cara Black Thursday, October 24 • 7:00pm Detective Aimée Leduc goes undercover inside a neo-Nazi group to ferret out a killer in the old Jewish quarter of Paris.

AMERICA’S DISASTERS This 12-month nonfiction series will continue through August 2014.

The Johnstown Flood: The Incredible Story Behind One of the Most Devastating Disasters America Has Ever Known by David McCullough Monday, October 21 3:00pm This graphic account of the 1889 collapse of a poorly constructed dam in Johnstown, Pennsylvania tells of the resulting flood which killed 2,000 people and caused a nationwide scandal.

In the Gallery: Italian Medal of Honor Italian-Americans have a proud record of military service throughout their history, serving whenever and wherever America defended the cause of liberty. Many Italian-Americans who exhibited extraordinary courage and heroism were awarded the Medal of Honor. This exhibit honors not only those heroes who were killed in action, but all Italian-American men and women who served and are still serving their country with honor and distinction. This exhibit was made possible by the Commission for Social Justice (Order Sons of Italy in America).

Display Case: Robert Silvering Rock & Roll Memorabilia

Reception: A Tribute to Italian-American War Veterans & Heroes Thursday, October 17 • 7:00pm • Program code: SAATI10 (see page 3 for details)

Spinning Yarn to Make Winter Warmies Wednesday, October 9 • 7:00pm Program code: SAASY10 Discover the mystery of turning fiber into wearable apparel. Spinners Bonnie and Adele will explain fiber and spinning wheels and demonstrate drop spindling techniques. Learn about the various wheels and their functions as you explore this ancient hobby.

English Lessons Tuesdays at 10:30am and Saturdays at 11:00am

This ongoing class will help you improve basic reading, writing, and conversation skills. Make friends and learn about other cultures while you learn English.

Solar Leasing

Museum Adventure

Saturday, October 26 • 2:00pm Program code: SAASL10 The Long Island Sierra Club will present this informational session about reducing your monthly electric bills with solar leasing, which is available to individuals and groups such as condominium associations. Gordon Raacke, the creator of Renewable Energy Long Island, and a representative from Em Power, a local solar installer, will present an overview of solar leasing, describe available lease options, and answer your questions. Light refreshments will be served.

The adventure begins @your Library! Explore Long Island’s role in aviation history at the Cradle of Aviation, featuring 75 air and spacecraft ranging from a hot air balloon to an actual lunar module. Experience history, science, nature, and art with free admission to a number of area museums. Reserve your Museum Adventure online, by phone, or in person at the Welcome Desk.

The Most Beautiful Cars Ever Built

English Conversations

Spanish Conversations

Thursdays at 6:45pm and Fridays at 10:00am

Mondays at 12:00pm

Join this casual conversation group to practice your English. Learn new words and gain confidence in your speaking abilities.

Improve your language skills! Practice your conversational Spanish in an informal setting with a native speaker. All levels welcome. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

Tuesday, October 29 • 7:00pm Program code: SAAMBC10 Roy Jaffe, former senior stylist at General Motors, will share images and information about beautiful and unusual cars from his extensive photo collection. Most of these one-of-a-kind designs, which were custombuilt by renowned coachmakers here and abroad, have never been seen by the public. Mr. Jaffe has been collecting and photographing cars for more than 70 years. His presentation will delight car lovers of all ages.

Express Yourself!

No registration required. Join anytime!

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ADULT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Register online, by phone, or in person. Registration for programs with fees begins at 9:30am on Wednesday, September 18. When registering online for programs with fees, your non-refundable payment must be made at the Welcome Desk within three days of registering or your reservation will be cancelled.

Knit & Crochet @Night

Halloween Scrapbooking

Holiday Wreath

Thursday, October 3 • 7:00pm

Wednesday, October 9 • 7:00pm Program code: SAAHS10 Fee: $10 (non-refundable) Scrapbooking expert Laurie Janowitz returns to help you create a delightful two-page layout with a fun Halloween theme. Please bring scissors and adhesive (either a glue stick or tape runner). Sachem residents only.

Wednesday, October 30 • 6:30pm Program code: SAAHW10 Fee: $14 (non-refundable) Plan ahead; make your holiday wreath now! Kathleen McCarney will help you design a beautiful, everlasting wreath embellished with lush greenery, florals, berries, pinecones, and ribbon. Please bring scissors to class. There will be glue guns and wire cutters to share, but bring your own if you have. Sachem residents only.

and Knit & Crochet in the Morning Tuesday, October 8 • 10:00am “Knot” doing well with your knitting project? Need help unraveling the mysteries of crochet? Marion Reiter will provide the guidance you need in this friendly and informal group. No registration required.

Scrapbook Your Memories for Life!

Quilters Sew-In Saturday, October 5 • 10:00am In this open sew-in, share your ideas with others and learn hands-on cutting and blocking techniques. Bring your project-inprogress or start something new. No registration required.

Friday, October 11 • 10:00am Get those photos out of the box and into albums where they can be seen and shared. Preserve the stories behind the photos and add your personal memorabilia at this monthly gathering. No registration required.

Quilting Circle Tuesday, October 22 • 7:00pm Love to quilt or want to learn how? This monthly gathering provides quilting companionship and basic instruction in a friendly, supportive environment. No registration required.

The

Art Encounter

Wednesdays at 11:00am Artist Tom de Gruyl leads this weekly gathering of art enthusiasts. Work in your favorite media, share ideas, and learn new techniques in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your supplies and a work-in-progress or start something new. No registration required.


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desTEENation Registration for Teen programs begins on Friday, September 20 at 9:30am. You may register online, by phone or in person in Teen Services. Please have your library card ready when phoning in for a registration. When registering online, fees must be paid within three days of registration.

Star Wars Read Day

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Saturday, October 5 12:00pm-4:00pm May the force be with you! Dress up as your favorite character and drop in throughout the afternoon for crafts and movies. Join us for a Star Wars discussion at 3:00pm, where you can show off and share your favorite Star Wars book or memorabilia, and talk about your favorite character or movie. There will be special guest appearances, raffles, and giveaways throughout the day!

pm • Program code: SAT Wednesday, October 16 • 7:00 with Long Island author Henry Join us for an engaging discussion Found in the Sofa and How It Clark, whose debut novel, What We e friends who discover a thre Saved the World, tells a story of near their bus stop. discarded sofa on the side of the road the cushions, they find four Squeezing their hands down between turn out to be anything but seemingly commonplace objects that know it, they are thrust into they re common. Befo their lives in an adventure that repeatedly puts the world. of fate danger and could affect the les to MAD magazine and artic ted tribu con Henry Clark has also Science Fiction Magazine, in published fiction in Isaac Asimov’s nologist–if that is not being addition to acting as the head phre Restoration. 25 copies of the redundant–at Old Bethpage Village pre-register. The author will book will be raffled off for those who his talk. (90 minutes) be selling and signing books after

Teen Read Week

Seek the Unknown October 13-19 Stop by Teen Services during Teen Read Week for free bookmarks and great book suggestions.

Gruesome Halloween Science

All Hallows Read

(for 6th graders only) Friday, October 25 • 7:00pm • Program code: SAT437 Using the science of chemistry, you’ll make slimy worms, sticky goo, spooky sounds, and much more. There are no tricks just treats! You will have so much fun, you won't even know you're learning. (1 hour)

Tricks and treats are great, but they can’t compare to a scary story! All Hallows Read is a new tradition started by author Neil Gaiman. Stop by Teen Services during the month of October and check out our display for some frighteningly good books to read and share! For more information about All Hallows Read, visit: www.allhallowsread.com

Dead Men Do Tell Tales

Halloween Movie

The Corpse Bride

Friday, October 11 • 7:00pm Program code: SAT432 Become a bone detective! Learn how forensic specialists read bones to discover clues. Using real human bones, you’ll guess the person’s age, gender, and cause of death. (1 hour)

Friday, October 25 • 7:00pm Victor is whisked away to the underworld and wedded to a mysterious Corpse Bride while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living. Come watch Tim Burton’s spooky classic with fellow teens in desTEENation. (PG-1:17)

Sachem Teen Volunteers

Program code: SAT365 Need community service hours? Join Sachem Teen Volunteers and give back to your community by participating in a variety of service projects. Community service opportunities are open to teens in grades 6-12. You may choose one opportunity in October. Registration begins on Friday, September 20.

Teen Author Event Wednesday, October 16 • 6:00pm Help set up, clean up, and perform other tasks at our Teen Author Event with Henry Clark. (2.5 hours)

Star Wars Reads! Event Saturday, October 5 12:00pm-2:00pm or 2:00pm-4:00pm Calling all Jedis in training! We will need help with set up, clean up, crafts, and a special photo opportunity at our Star Wars Reads! event. (2 hours)

Lego Club Saturday, October 26 • 2:00pm Help younger children build amazing things with Legos. Very limited space available. (1 hour)

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Back to School

Satin Pampering 101 Friday, October 18 • 7:00pm Program code: SAT439 Now that the colder weather is approaching, find out the best way to take care of your lips and hands with our beauty consultant. (1 hour)

Pre-Licensing Course Saturday, October 19 9:30am-2:00pm • Fee: $40 Getting ready to take your road test? Take this five-hour course required by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Walk-ins accepted with cash payment only. Please remember to bring your learner’s permit.

NYC TEEN BUS TRIP! Saturday, November 9 10:00am departure • Fee: $80 Spend a day in New York City! We’ll have lunch at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, then head off to the 2013 Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Pippin, a two-and-a-halfhour, high-energy extravaganza that makes for a positively electrifying afternoon at the theater. Adults may attend if accompanying a teen. Registration begins Friday, October 18 at 9:30am.

For College-Bound Seniors Writing a Winning College Essay Tuesdays, October 1 & October 8 • 6:30pm OR Tuesdays, October 15 & October 22 • 6:30pm Program code: SAT276 Learn what colleges are looking for in the application essay. A certified admissions counselor and an English/Creative Writing teacher will help you brainstorm topics and refine your draft into a finished product. This is a very small class and is restricted to graduating high school seniors. (2 hours each session)

Dark Decadence Friday, October 4 • 7:00pm Program code: SAT179 Apply a dark chocolate facial mask while you enjoy decadent chocolate treats and learn vital information about how to take care of your skin. (1 hour)

Anime Movie Thursday, October 24 • 7:00pm Program code: SAT109 Konichiwa! Anime fanatics, this club’s for you! Where else can you meet with other fans to watch the best anime movies and play anime-themed games? (90 minutes)

Drop In/D.I.Y. Teen Workshops

Workshops vary monthly. Past topics have included podcasting, comic book creation, Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 23 & 30 • 7:00pm and assorted crafts. Please stop by Teen Program code: SAT348 Services for a flyer with more details. Join other teen writers in learning exercises to improve your No registration required. Spaces are writing skills with an emphasis on storytelling. This workshop guaranteed to the first 20 teens or as is limited to teens in grades 8-12. (90 minutes each session) long as supplies last.

Writers’ Workshop


Children

Fall U-Pick Flyers

In-person and online registration: through October 19 Reading period: through November 2 First date to return reading logs: October 5 Last date to return reading logs: November 2

Fall is here, and that means there’s plenty of produce ripe for the pickin’ at local area farms. Take home our ‘U-Pick’ Farm flyer for a listing of local sites that provide that fresh-picked experience.

Harvest Happenings Flyers Autumn is a beautiful time on Long Island with many special events planned around the fall harvest. Grab our ‘Harvest Happenings’ flyer for local events that are fun for the whole family.

Fall Reading Club 2013 Children in Kindergarten through Grade 5 Once you start, reading just keeps growing on you! So grow ahead, join the Fall Reading Club. Register online or in person and pick up your program materials today. A reading log and a prize will get you ready to start growing. Once you’ve read five books, head back to the Library with your reading log and receive a certificate, a completion prize, and an invitation to a magical finale show.

Scary Stories Around the Campfire Grades 3 to 5 Friday, October 25 • 7:00pm Program code: SAJ502 There’s nothing like an evening of creepy tales to make your hair stand on end. If you dare, gather around the campfire with your pillow for spooky stories and a snack. No siblings. Registration begins Tuesday, October 15 at 9:30am by telephone or online. (60 minutes)

Halloween Storytime and Parade

Monster Basket Grades K to 3 without caregiver Saturday, October 26 • 12:00pm or 1:30pm Program code: SAJ501 Let a monster guard your Halloween candy (a monster basket, that is). Using foam, ribbon, and your “mad scientist” imagination, make a monster basket to hold your treats and scare away would-be thieves. No siblings. Registration begins Tuesday, October 15 at 9:30am by telephone or online. (60 minutes)

DROP IN FOR FUN!

Circle of Parents September 18, October 16, November 20 & December 18 • 6:30pm Program code: SAJ427 Meet other local parents of children with special needs, regardless of diagnosis. Gather for support, advice, and companionship in a discussion led by Lisa Joy Walters, NYS certified special education teacher. Adults only. Registration is ongoing. (60 minutes)

Thursday, October 31 10:00am, 11:30am, or 1:00pm Preschool children and their caregivers are invited to a Halloween celebration featuring seasonal stories and songs. Following the storytime, children will show off their costumes to Library patrons and staff as they parade throughout the Library filling their bags with goodies. No registration is required but program size is limited. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the start of the program on a first-come, first-served basis. Siblings welcome. (45 minutes)

No registration is required, though audience size is limited. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before the start of the program on a first-come, first-served basis. Materials for this program are appropriate for children ages 3-5; however, all are welcome to attend.

Pajama Storytime

Fall Family Fun Nights

Friday, October 4 6:30pm

Wednesdays, October 9 & 23 • 6:30pm

Little Listeners Thursday, October 24 10:00am Tuesday, October 29 10:00am

Block Party Grades 2 to 5 without caregiver Saturday, October 19 • 2:00pm Program code: SAJ312 Join in for an afternoon of fun building with Legos. Bring your imagination and create a Lego masterpiece to go along with our monthly theme. Legos will be provided by the Library; we are also accepting Lego donations. No siblings. Registration begins Monday, October 7 at 9:30am by telephone or online. (60 minutes)

Keyboarding Kids Grades 4 & 5 Mondays, October 21 & 28, November 4 & 11 • 4:30pm Program code: SAJ310 Learn the basics of computer keyboarding, from posture to finger placement, in a four-week program limited to 10 children. Interactive games and exercises will make the learning fun! Priority will be given to children who have not registered for previous sessions. Registration begins Monday, October 7 at 9:30am by telephone or online. (45 minutes)

Game Night Friday, October 18 • 7:00pm Grades 3 to 5 No registration required. (90 minutes) © shutterstock/MilousSK

NEW! Muzzy is Now Online Muzzy is hailed by kids, parents, and teachers as a comprehensive, interactive, and fun way to learn a second language. The program is available in Spanish, French, English, German and Italian, and it’s now available online! To access Muzzy Online, go to http://www.sachemlibrary.org and click on Children. On the left side of the screen, under Downloads, click Muzzy Online Language Course. You will be asked for your library barcode and password.

Shots for Tots

Tuesday, October 22 3:00pm to 6:30pm, Room C

No registration required. For more information, call: Child Health Immunization Program Hotline: 631-854-0222


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Holiday Closings Monday, October 14 Columbus Day

Senior Advocate Thursday, October 17 2:30pm–4:30pm (every other month)

Free Blood Pressure Testing Thursday, October 3 12:00pm–1:00pm

Library Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, October 21 • 7:00pm

Library Tour Friday, October 4 • 11:00am Call for appointment

Notary Public Services Mondays: 10:00am–12:00pm Wednesdays and Fridays: 2:00pm–4:00pm

Writers’ Workshop Tuesday, October 8 6:45pm–8:45pm

Health Care Counseling Tuesday, October 22 Call for appointment

Friends of Sachem Library Meeting Thursday, October 10 10:30am-12:30pm

Arthritis Exercise Call for information

Career Counseling Call for appointment

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October Monthly Programs and Services Defensive Driving Call for availability

Convert Your Old Tapes to DVDs and CDs

Tai Chi Classes Call for information LIRR to New York City Saturday, October 26 $10 round trip (non-refundable) Leave as a group at 9:40am out of Ronkonkoma Station. Register by Wednesday, October 23 at the Welcome Desk.

Preserve your precious memories for your loved ones! Don’t let your family history degrade and gather dust in an obsolete format. The Library can help you convert your old VHS tapes and audiocassettes into new CDs and DVDs. These 2-hour sessions are by appointment only. Call the Technology Center at 588-5024, ext. 232, for information.

COMPUTER SERVICES Register online, in person, or by phone at 588-5024, ext. 232, beginning Wednesday, September 25 at 9:30am. Classes are for district residents only and seating is limited. All sessions are two hours, unless otherwise noted. Prerequisites are required for most programs. If you feel that you have met these requirements, call the Technology Center and ask how you can waive the prerequisites. *Already have mousing or basic Word skills? Take our online tests at http://www.sachemlibrary.org/pages/tech_tips.aspx

TECH 30 One-on-One Technical Help Mondays • 10:00am-12:00pm Thursdays • 6:30pm-8:30pm Fridays • 2:30pm-4:30pm Call our Tech Center to schedule a one-on-one, 30-minute session with one of our tech experts. INTRODUCTORY Domesticate Your Mouse Wednesday, October 9 • 6:00pm Program code: SAEDYM No experience with computers? Take this class first. Practice clicking, double clicking, right clicking, and dragging. No prerequisites

Keyboard Confidence Wednesday, October 16 • 6:00pm

SAEKC Not a typing class, this session is an introduction to unfamiliar computer keys.

Program code:

Prerequisite: Domesticate Your Mouse*

Beginning Word 2010 Tuesdays, October 22 & 29 • 12:00pm

SAEBMW Word 2010 basics for beginners. (4 hours: 2 two-hour classes) Program code:

Prerequisite: Domesticate Your Mouse*

Introduction to Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Wednesday, October 23 • 6:00pm

SAEIMBTT Never learned to type? Get started with Mavis Beacon’s training program and take typing lessons at your own pace. Prerequisite: Domesticate Your Mouse* Program code:

Internet for Beginners Wednesday, October 30 • 6:00pm Program code: SAEIFB Beginners learn the very basics of the Internet, including history, terminology, and introductory techniques. Prerequisite: Domesticate Your Mouse*

Word 2010: Format a Document Wednesday, October 2 • 6:00pm Program code: SAEWFD10 Learn how to change defaults to customize the look of your Word 2010 documents.

Prerequisite: Beginning Word 2010*

Beginning Excel 2010: Introduction to Spreadsheets Thursdays, October 10 & 17 • 11:00am

SAEBME10 An introduction to the basics of Excel 2010. (4 hours; 2 two-hour classes) Program code:


Small Business Excel: Sparklines and Slicers Word 2010: Clip Art, Part II

Thursday, October 10 • 7:00pm

Tuesday, October 8 • 12:00pm

Program code:

SAEMWCA2 Expand your clip art skills with borders, fill, contrast, brightness, cropping, word art, text boxes, and kerning. Program code:

Prerequisite: Word 2010: Introduction to Clip Art

SAESBESS Two notable new additions to Excel 2010 are sparklines, tiny, cell-sized charts, and slicers, interactive buttons that are used to filter pivot tables. This session will guide users through creating and customizing these new tools. Prerequisite: Small Business Excel

Intermediate Internet: Sachem Web Pages Thursday, October 3 • 11:00am

SAEII In this second-level Internet class, you will learn how to begin your search for information with a web page like Sachem Public Library’s. Program code:

Prerequisite: Internet for Beginners or Computers for Beginners

Fundamentals of Excel Formulas Thursday, October 24 • 7:00pm

SAEFEF Take the next step in Excel by learning the basics of using formulas. (90 minutes) Program code:

Prerequisite: Excel for Beginners or Small Business Excel

Beginning Publisher 2010 Searching the Web: An Introduction to Search Engines Tuesday, October 15 • 12:00pm Program code: SAESTW In this third-level Internet class, you will learn how to find and use Internet search engines to make your research easier.

Prerequisite: Internet for Beginners and Intermediate Internet

Excel Extras Thursday, October 3 • 7:00pm

SAEEE This session will teach you to use pivot tables, formulas, and formatting, as well as how to integrate Excel worksheets with Word, PowerPoint, and the web. (90 minutes) Program code:

Prerequisite: Small Business Excel

Thursday, October 24 • 11:00am

SAEBMP Create simple publications using the 2010 version of Publisher.

Program code:


iOS Apps for Business Thursday, October 17 • 7:00pm

SAEIAFB This course explores several free apps that will help you organize and manage your small business. Prerequisite: Familiarity with any Program code:

Apple iOS mobile device

LinkedIn Thursday, October 31 • 7:00pm Program code: SAELI • Community Room B

In this lecture/demonstration, you’ll discover how to use LinkedIn to make better use of your professional network. (90 minutes) No prerequisites

SPECIAL

YouTube (SNUG)

All About the iPad

No prerequisites required for the following programs:

Wednesday, October 9 • 3:30pm Program code: SAEYS • Community Room B

Saturday, October 26 • 10:30am Program code: SAEII2 • Community Room A

This month, the Senior Net Users’ Group will demonstrate YouTube, a free site that allows you to view videos on every imaginable topic. You’ll also learn how to upload your own videos. This session is geared toward seniors, but all adults are welcome to attend.

Learn how to access the Internet and email on Apple’s iPad, find and use apps, and discover many tips and tricks. If you own an iPad, please bring it with you.

Facebook Fundamentals Tuesday, October 15 • 1:00pm Program code: SAEFF • Community Room A

This lecture/demonstration will introduce the newcomer to Facebook and the basics of its use. (90 minutes) 8

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
