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November 2016 Newsletter Channels Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave., Long Beach, NY 11561 e-mail: [email protected] www.longbeachlibrary.org 516-432-7201 Favorite Tunes from Around the World * with Edward Kalendar Sunday, November 27 at 2:30 p.m. Philadelphia-based composer, pianist and arranger, Edward Kalendar (Eduard Kalandarov) is equally at home with classical, jazz, pop and folk idioms. He can discuss the subtle characteristics of a piece of Armenian folk music or a work by Lutoslavski, and then entertain you at the piano with standards by Bill Evans, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, or one of his own jazz or classical pieces. Aaron Bernard Brim and The New York Players Motown and Soul Revue * Sunday, November 6 at 2:30 p.m. Aaron Bernard Brim and the New York Players are one of Long Island’s premier bands that have performed nationally and internationally for concerts, weddings, corporate events, dignitaries and more. The New York Players are extremely talented and have the ability to please diverse audiences. Gary (Pep), The Entertainer, vocalist; Tanesha Gary, vocalist; Dave Brown, guitar; Daryl Johnson, keyboards; Shawn Whitley, bass guitar; Aaron Bernard Brim, drums and bandleader. New Beginnings Singles! - Ages 50 Plus!! Saturday, November 5 at 3:00 p.m. Discussion, social and support group for divorced, widowed, and all single adults who would like a new beginning!!! Make new friends, network and learn new skills towards re-inventing yourself with inspiration and hope for your future!! It’s never too late to be happy! Join this lively, stimulating discussion for divorced, widowed and all single adults ages 5O plus...facilitated by television talk show host of “The Relationship Journey” and social worker, Marla Matthews. * These programs are made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Govenor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and is administered by The Huntington Arts Council, Inc. Appleseeds: The Life, Times and Music of Pete Seeger with Patricia Shih Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m. Multiple national award-winning singer-songwriter Patricia Shih will present a multimedia live concert titled “Appleseeds: The Life, Times and Music of Pete Seeger”. Patricia had known Pete for decades and she performed with him numerous times. She has researched his life, times and music extensively for this program. The event will include projected video and still images, recorded narration and song samples from Pete’s extensive catalog, plus a live concert with Patricia and her accompanist Stephen Fricker. In keeping with the spirit of Pete, the audience will be invited to sing along. After the concert Patricia and Stephen will tell short personal stories about Pete along with a slide show, and hold a Q & A. Bob Levy and Friends ... Jazz quartet featuring the award winning pianist/composer David Berkman * Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 p.m. Bob Levy and friends will be performing classics from the Great American Songbook. One of the country’s most versatile musicians, trumpeter Bob Levy recently settled here in Long Beach and has returned to his NY roots. His multifaceted musical life has taken him across the globe as performer, conductor, composer, educator, and leader of many groups and he has performed and/or recorded with many of the world’s leading performers on more than a dozen labels. He will be joined by two of New York’s top pros: pianist/composer David Berkman, recording artist, and string bassist Shawn McGloin, a frequent collaborator with Berkman. The Long Beach Public Library and The Avanti Society Present: Christopher Macchio Performs in Concert Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Macchio is a gifted performer with a tenor voice of exceptional power and beauty. Mr. Macchio will sing a tribute to Mario Lanza and opera arias from Puccini and Verdi as well as tunes from West Side Story , Phantom of the Opera and many others. He will be performing at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center on December 12th. Bethel Concert Choir Saturday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m. This award winning choir has sung at Avery Fisher Hall in NYC, Oyster Festival in Oyster Bay and throughout the world. Their love of music as a form of worship shines from their faces and resonates through every song! Join them for a rewarding musical extravaganza! Edith Piaf Remembered in Song & Story * with Lois Morton Sunday, December 11 at 2:30 p.m. Lois Morton, who holds a doctorate in education, provides a lecture/cabaret show. Lois takes you on the musical path that was Edith’s tragic, but fantastic life -- from the back streets of Paris to the concert halls of the world. It juxtaposes the learning of new information with the nostalgia of familiar songs sung in English and French. Harvest Festival Line Dancing Saturday, November 26 at 2:00 p.m. Get into the spirit of the holidays with line dancing with Isabel Desio. Have fun with different rhythms and catchy tunes.

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November 2016NewsletterChannels

Long Beach Public Library111 West Park Ave., Long Beach, NY 11561

e-mail: [email protected] 516-432-7201

Favorite Tunes from Around the World *with Edward KalendarSunday, November 27 at 2:30 p.m.Philadelphia-based composer, pianist and arranger, Edward Kalendar (Eduard Kalandarov) is equally at home with classical, jazz, pop and folk idioms. He can discuss the subtle characteristics of a piece of Armenian folk music or a work by

Lutoslavski, and then entertain you at the piano with standards by Bill Evans, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, or one of his own jazz or classical pieces.

Aaron Bernard Brim and The New York Players Motown and Soul Revue *

Sunday, November 6 at 2:30 p.m.Aaron Bernard Brim and the New York Players are one of Long Island’s premier bands that have performed nationally and internationally for concerts, weddings, corporate events, dignitaries and more. The New York Players are extremely talented and have the ability to please diverse

audiences. Gary (Pep), The Entertainer, vocalist; Tanesha Gary, vocalist; Dave Brown, guitar; Daryl Johnson, keyboards; Shawn Whitley, bass guitar; Aaron Bernard Brim, drums and bandleader.

New Beginnings Singles! - Ages 50 Plus!!Saturday, November 5 at 3:00 p.m.Discussion, social and support group for divorced, widowed, and all single adults who would like a new beginning!!! Make new friends, network and learn new skills towards re-inventing yourself with inspiration and hope for your future!! It’s never too late to be happy! Join this lively, stimulating discussion for divorced, widowed and all single adults ages 5O plus...facilitated by television talk show host of “The Relationship Journey” and social worker, Marla Matthews.

* These programs are made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Govenor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and is administered by The Huntington Arts Council, Inc.

Appleseeds: The Life, Times and Music of Pete Seeger with Patricia ShihSunday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m. Multiple national award-winning singer-songwriter Patricia Shih will present a multimedia live concert titled “Appleseeds: The Life, Times and Music of Pete Seeger”. Patricia had known Pete for decades and she

performed with him numerous times. She has researched his life, times and music extensively for this program. The event will include projected video and still images, recorded narration and song samples from Pete’s extensive catalog, plus a live concert with Patricia and her accompanist Stephen Fricker. In keeping with the spirit of Pete, the audience will be invited to sing along. After the concert Patricia and Stephen will tell short personal stories about Pete along with a slide show, and hold a Q & A.

Bob Levy and Friends ... Jazz quartet featuring the award winning pianist/composer David Berkman *

Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 p.m.Bob Levy and friends will be performing classics from the Great American Songbook. One of the country’s most versatile musicians, trumpeter Bob Levy recently settled here in Long Beach and has returned to his NY roots.

His multifaceted musical life has taken him across the globe as performer, conductor, composer, educator, and leader of many groups and he has performed and/or recorded with many of the world’s leading performers on more than a dozen labels. He will be joined by two of New York’s top pros: pianist/composer David Berkman, recording artist, and string bassist Shawn McGloin, a frequent collaborator with Berkman.

The Long Beach Public Library and The Avanti Society Present:

Christopher Macchio Performs in Concert Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m.Mr. Macchio is a gifted performer with a tenor voice of exceptional power and beauty. Mr. Macchio will sing a tribute to Mario Lanza and opera arias from Puccini and Verdi as well as tunes from West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera and many others. He will be performing at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center on December 12th.

Bethel Concert ChoirSaturday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m. This award winning choir has sung at Avery Fisher Hall in NYC, Oyster Festival in Oyster Bay and throughout the world. Their love of music as a form of worship shines from their faces and resonates through every song! Join them for a

rewarding musical extravaganza!

Edith Piaf Remembered in Song & Story *with Lois Morton Sunday, December 11 at 2:30 p.m. Lois Morton, who holds a doctorate in education, provides a lecture/cabaret show. Lois takes you on the musical path that was Edith’s tragic, but fantastic life

-- from the back streets of Paris to the concert halls of the world. It juxtaposes the learning of new information with the nostalgia of familiar songs sung in English and French.

Harvest Festival Line Dancing

Saturday, November 26 at 2:00 p.m.Get into the spirit of the holidays with line dancing with Isabel Desio. Have fun with different rhythms and catchy tunes.

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2 Since 1928 April 20132 Since 1928 November 2016Programs & Events

Meditation with Lisa Wednesday, November 16 at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, December 1 at 8:00 p.m. Lisa Wisel, MS, teaches a relaxing “embodiment” meditation focused on the senses and aliveness.

Writers’ CircleMondays, November 7, 14, 21, 28 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

At the West End BranchCard & Board Game Session Thursday, November 17 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Bring your own games or cards. These sessions will take place the 4th Thursday of every month. Mah Jongg players welcome. Call to register at 432-7201. West End Library Book Group with Mary Mauceri

Wednesday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. If I Knew You Were Going To Be This Beautiful, I Never Would Have Let You Go by Judy ChicurelMeet the author, Judy Chicurel.Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. Rules of Civility by Amor Towles Books will be available at the Main Library and the West End Branch. Book Group will meet at the West End Branch, 903 West Beech Street.

Ask the Tech Guy with PhilWednesdays at 2:00 p.m. - 2nd floorYou’ve got questions? We’ve got answers! Bring your mobile devices, your chargers and relevant usernames/passwords if we need them. Call 432-7201 for info.

West End Art Exhibit for November Stuart FriedmanDogs and Surfers.

LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Wednesday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. All Are Welcome!

Board UpdateWe were sorry to learn of Alan Greenberg’s resignation from the Long Beach Public Library Board of Trustees. We wish to thank him for his many years of dedication and service to the Library community. Congratulations and good luck to Kathleen Dwyer on her appointment to the Library Board of Trustees. The Adult BookmarkJoin us in creating personalized bookmarks. Pick up blank contestant forms at the Adult Reference Desk.

Great Books Discussion Group Mondays at 2:00 p.m.November 7, The Federalist Papers, by Hamilton, MonroeNovember 21, The Comic Stories, by Anton Chekhov

At the Point Lookout Library Branch QiGong with Liz ConnorsMondays, November 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5 at 4:00 p.m. Call Edie at 432-7201 to register.

The November display topic will be WWII in the Pacific

Speaking of Books

Long Beach Art LeagueNovember Gallery Exhibit - Members Exhibit. November Meeting - Wednesday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Kyle Blumenthal presents: “Artrepeneurship” - The Business of Art..December Gallery Exhibit - Membership Exhibit Theme - “Holiday Lights.” December Meeting - Wednesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. Art After Dark

Tuesday Night Reads Book Group Etched in Sand by Regina Calcaterra Tuesday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.In this story of perseverance in the face of adversity, Regina Calcaterra recounts her childhood in foster care and on the streets—and how she and her savvy crew of homeless siblings managed to survive years of homelessness, abandonment and abuse growing up on Long Island. For more information, please call Camille Di Pietro at the Reference Desk - 432-7201.

Infant/Child/Adult CPR, First Aid and AED Training Saturday, November 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This course is a must for any individual responsible for the care of an infant or child. It teaches parents and any other caregivers how to care for an infant, child or adult who stops breathing or is choking, how to give CPR, administer emergency first aid and to operate an AED (automated external defibrillator). Workshop Fee: $40 per student ($65 if certification is necessary). Please make checks payable to the Long Beach Public Library. To register please call Edie at 432-7201.

Intergeneration Discussion Group How does a lingering romance in early adulthood affect one’s later years and their current families? Friday, November 18 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. The Love Story of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce Friday, December 23 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick The group is led by outreach librarian Joan Yonish. Books are available at the Circulation Desk 3 weeks in advance. Refreshments will be served.

My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes Film & DiscussionWednesday, November 30 at 7:00 p.m.and Thursday, December 8 at 2:00 p.m.Would you risk your life to save a stranger? My Italian Secret tells the story of cycling idol Gino Bartali, Dr. Giovanni Borromeo, and other courageous Italians who carried out ingenious schemes to rescue Jews, partisans, and refugees from Nazi-occupied Italy. Our speaker, Vince Marmorale is a former history teacher who understood the moral implications of the Holocaust and the importance of the stories of survival. He helped to produce the film.

How to Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams Sponsored by AARP Long Island Wednesday, December 7 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.This is a very important topic. Our speaker is Bernard Macias, Associate State Director, Outreach and Engagement AARP Long Island.

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When you put D in front of Anger what do you get?Tuesday, November 1 at 2:00 p.m.

Forget the Calorie Counting: A Radical Approach to Weight Loss with Stephanie Marino, Health and Life Coach

Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 p.m.Most weight loss approaches involve strict dieting, rigorous calorie counting and depriving ourselves of what we love. I’m here to teach you a new approach that is fun, enjoyable and motivating. You’ll learn why calorie counting doesn’t work, specific and easy to implement techniques that do work, how to make change stick, as well as the back-to-basics approach to easily and gently nourish your body from the inside out, the keys to disease prevention, and lifestyle upgrades to

optimize your energy and overall well-being! Bring your goals and get ready for a new action plan!Healthy for the Holidays: A Healthy Eating Guide for the Holidays with Stephanie Marino, Health and Life CoachSaturday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m.Now is the time of year when all of our healthy habits tend to get kicked to the back of the burner. What if there was a way to keep it all in balance while not depriving yourself of all the goodies we enjoy? Join Stephanie as she teaches her top healthy eating tips and tricks to prevent weight gain, tools to keep stress at bay, and self-care techniques to keep you feeling well during this busy holiday season. Bonus: you’ll leave with healthy holiday recipes that are delicious and Health Coach approved.

Jewish Communities of Europe: Then and Nowwith Yehuda RosenfeldThursday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m.The journey across the continent to which most non-Israeli Jews trace their ancestry focuses on the golden age of Jewish communities in places such as Venice, Prague and Amsterdam. Discover how these communities grew during time periods of exploration and trade. It was also a time of toleration and welcome for Jewish merchants in various places. Participants will also learn about some of the notable religious, cultural and political leaders who were products of these communities in more recent eras. Special attention will be given to the communal institutions, and especially the magnificent synagogues created in these historic cities. Yehuda (Jordan) Rosenfeld is an experienced educator and certified Social Studies teacher.

Loving Yourself Through Fashion with Natasha NurseTuesday, December 6 at 2:30 p.m.“Loving Yourself Through Fashion” is an interactive presentation that empha-sizes how women can utilize style and clothing to feel empowered, rather than marginalized. Fashion and personal style is a tool through which you

can control the image you wish to project to the world (regardless of how the world ultimately interprets it); the power lies within you to decide how you wish look and what you wish to wear, based solely on whether it makes you feel good about yourself, especially as we approach the holiday season. Natasha, owner of Dressing Room 8 & lifestyle editor of Plus Model Magazine is a licensed attorney by trade, and has held various stints in the corporate world prior to making a foray into fashion and writing.

Bereavement, Grief and LossWednesday, November 2 at 2:00 p.m.What is grief and loss? Is there a way to recover from it? Join Rev. Debbie Nardozzi as we explore ways to understand this pain and gently move into our recovery and healing.

Baseball and Basketball In Days Gone By

Tuesday, November 15 at 2:15 p.m. Calling all sports enthusiasts to reminisce about memorable sports events and great professional athletes. Spend an enjoyable hour talking about the good old days in sports. All memorabilia will

be most welcome. This discussion will be led by Warren Pearlman, physical ed. instructor and coach.

Current Issues in the News: Let’s Talk Controversy Thursday, November 10 at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1 at 2:00 p.m.Now that the election is over, what can we expect? Let’s talk about it. Our facilitator, Rhoda Plotkin, holds a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from the City University of New York.

New York City During World War II with Marty Schneit Wednesday, November 9 at 2:00 p.m.New York is the most powerful city on Earth. It is also one of the most vulner-able cities in the world. During World War II New York City was a target for Hitler. More than 800,000 New Yorkers served in the Armed Forces during World War II. Following are some of the topics that Marty will discuss: German American Bund, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary Troopships, The Manhattan Project, The Brooklyn Army Terminal, Stage Door Canteen, Rosie the Riveter, Camp Shanks, the Brooklyn Navy Yard and the Shinran Statute.

Who’s Afraid of Edward Albee? Thursday, November 3 at 2:00 p.m.

Parenting Through Anxious Moments with Drs. Laurie and Fred Zelinger, Licensed Psychologists Saturday December 3 at 11:00 a.m.The engaging team of Drs. Fred and Laurie Zelinger will be presenting an hour long discussion for parents on the issues of raising a child with anxiety. Symptoms and practical suggestions will be addressed in this question and answer format. Please join us for an exciting morning of useful information and an opportu-nity to review several of Dr. Laurie’s books, including her newest one, Please Explain Terrorism to Me: A Story for Children, P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom for Their Parents as well as another popular one, Please Explain Anxiety to Me: Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents. Laurie is a board certified psychologist with a specialty in school psychology and has earned her credential as a Registered Play Therapist. Fred’s professional life has been anchored in the Long Beach Public school system. He began as an intern in 1977 and served as a school psychologist at Lindell.

REMINDERS

Give the Gift of Hope:Suicide Prevention WorkshopMonday, November 28 at 7:00 p.m.Be a giver of hope this holiday season. This proactive workshop on Suicide Prevention will include protective factors, risk factors, understanding suicidal ideation and how to support someone feeling helpless or hopeless. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US. Through education and literacy we can reduce the STIGMA and reduce or prevent suicide. Our speaker is Laura Campbell, Crisis Counselor.

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4 Since 1928 April 20134 Since 1928 November 2016See you at the Library!

Please submit organizational events before the 10th of preceding month. This dateline contains summary information. Please call sponsoring agency for more information.

Date Program Date Program

Programs at Long Beach Public Library & Long Beach Community(Events at the Library are held in the Auditorium or YS Program Room or other location noted.)

NOVEMBER 2016 1 When you put D in front of Anger what do you get? - 2:00 p.m.1 West End Arts Meeting - 6:30 p.m. 2 Nassau County Services for the Aging presents: Caregivers Support Group - Call 227-8909 to register - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 2 Ask the Tech Guy - 2:00 p.m. (All Wednesdays) 2 Bereavement, Grief and Loss - 2:00 p.m.2 At the West End Branch - West End Library Book Group - 7:00 p.m. 2 Long Beach Art League - Meeting 7:30 p.m.3 Who’s Afraid of Edward Albee? with Shirley Romaine - 2:00 p.m. 3 Lions Club Meeting - 7:00 p.m.4 Chair Yoga with Magda - 9:05 a.m. (All Fridays) 4 Film - Alice: Through the Looking Glass PG (2016) 113 min - 1:30 p.m. 5 New Beginnings Singles! - Ages 50 Plus! - 3:00 p.m.6 Daylight savings time ends! Set your clocks back one hour.6 Aaron Bernard Brim and The New York Players Motown and Soul Revue - 2:30 p.m.7 Writers’ Circle - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - (All Mondays)7, 21 Great Books - 2:00 p.m.7 FILM - Central Intelligence PG-13 (2016) 114 min - 2:00 p.m.7 Qi Gong at Point Lookout Branch - 4:00 p.m. Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5)8 Election Day. Don’t Forget to Vote!9 New York City During World War II - 2:00 p.m.10 Current Issues in the News - 2:00 p.m. (Also December 1)10 Nassau/Suffolk Hospital Council - Affordable Care Navigators - 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.11 Film - Now You See Me 2 PG-13 (2016) 129 min - 1:30 p.m.12 Forget the Calorie Counting: A Radical Approach to Weight Loss with Stephanie Marino - 2:00 p.m.13 The Long Beach Public Library and The Avanti Society Present: Christopher Macchio Performs in Concert - 2:00 p.m. 14 Film - Me Before You PG-13 (2016) 110 min - 2:00 p.m.15 Baseball and Basketball In Days Gone By - 2:15 p.m. 15 Tuesday Night Reads Book Group - 7:30 p.m.16 Meditation with Lisa - 2:15 p.m.16 LB Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting - 7:00 p.m.16 “The Boston Girl,” by Anita Diamant - Book Club - 12:45 p.m. - JASA LB Senior Center@ 75 East Walnut Street. Copies of the book may be obtained at the LB Public Library. 516-432-5555 for more info.17 Jewish Communities of Europe: Then and Now - 2:00 p.m.17 At the West End Branch - Card & Board Game Session - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.17 Friends of the LBPL Library Meeting - 7:30 p.m.17 Broadway Cabaret Cafe - By Naomi Zeitlin with Lunch following - 10:30 a.m. JASA LB Senior Center@ 75 East Walnut Street. Advanced reservations only by November 10 - 516-432-5555 for more info.18 Film - Legend of Tarzan PG-13 (2016) 109 min - 1:30 p.m. 18 Intergeneration Discussion Group - 2:00 p.m.19 Infant/Child/Adult CPR, First Aid and AED Training - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.19 Healthy for the Holidays: A Healthy Eating Guide for the Holidays with Stephanie Marino - 2:00 p.m. 20 Bob Levy and Friends ... Jazz Quartet - 2:00 p.m. 21 Film - Genius PG-13 (2016) 104 min - 2:00 p.m.23 Library closes at 6:00 p.m.24 The Library is closed for Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving! 25 Film - Ghostbusters PG-13 (2016) 116 min - 1:30 p.m.26 Harvest Festival Line Dancing - 2:00 p.m. 27 Favorite Tunes from Around the World with Edward Kalendar - 2:30 p.m. 28 Magnificent Seven R (1960) 126 min - 2:00 p.m.28 Give the Gift of Hope: Suicide Prevention Workshop - 7:00 p.m. 28 LB League of Women Voters Meeting - 7:30 p.m. 29 Peace in Jerusalem Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

30 My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes Film & Discussion - 7:00 p.m.

DECEMBER 20161 Current Issues in the News - 2:00 p.m.1 Meditation with Lisa - 8:00 p.m.2 Film - Skiptrace PG-13 (2016) 107 min - 1:30 p.m. 3 Parenting Through Anxious Moments - 11:00 A.m. 4 Chair Yoga with Magda - 9:05 a.m. (All Fridays) 4 Appleseeds: The Life, Times and Music of Pete Seeger with Patricia Shih - 2:00 p.m. 5 Writers’ Circle - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - (All Mondays)5 Film - Star Trek Beyond 2016 PG-13 120 min - 2:00 p.m. 5, 19 Great Books - 2:00 p.m.6 Loving Yourself Through Fashion - 2:30 p.m.6 JWI Meeting - 2:00 p.m. 7 Nassau County Services for the Aging presents: Caregivers Support Group - Call 227-8909 to register - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 7 Ask the Tech Guy - 2:00 p.m.7 How to Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams - 2:00 p.m.7 Long Beach Art League - Meeting 7:30 p.m. 8 My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes Film & Discussion - 2:00 p.m.8 Nassau/Suffolk Hospital Council - Affordable Care Navigators - 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.9 Spotlight 2015 R 128 min - 1:30 p.m.10 Bethel Concert Choir - 2:00 p.m.11 Edith Piaf Remembered in Song & Story with Lois Morton - 2:30 p.m.12 FILM - Café Society 2016 PG-13 96 min - 2:00 p.m.14 AARP Mature Alive Driving Course Schedule - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council - Affordable Care Act Navigators

Thursday, November 10 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Anyone looking to apply for Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, Medicaid, or enroll into the NY State of Health Insurance Marketplace

can come to the Library on the above dates. Open Enrollment for 2017 coverage in a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) will begin on

November 1, 2016 and end on January 31, 2017.  People may still enroll in a Qualified Health Plan if they meet the requirements for a Special Enrollment Period.

People can also enroll by phone by calling NY State of Health Customer Support: 1-855-355-5777

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS (COM 101) offered by Nassau Community CollegeMon. Jan. 23 from 5:20 to 8:10 pm. Classes follow at the same time on Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, and 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, April 3, 17, 24 and May 1 and 8.This three credit college course is a study of the historical and contemporary principles and concepts of human communication. An examination of the interpersonal communication process will help the student gain an awareness of the elements which both aid and hinder communication. Skills which will increase communication effectiveness will be studied, including verbal and nonverbal behavior, listening, assertiveness and conflict resolution. Course will incorporate an analysis of theoretical applications. Students must have satisfied all ENG and RDG remediation requirements prior to starting the course. For more information on the course, the admissions and registration process, please consult the NCC web site at https://www.ncc.edu/continuingeducation/workfor-cedevelopment/ or call 516-572-7487.

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5Since 1928November 2016 M O V I E SMOVIES FOR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER - FOR A COMPLETE LISTING PLEASE PICK UP A FLYER!

Friends Meeting, Thursday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. Be a Friend — Friends of the Library is seeking new members. All are welcome.

For further information email Friends at [email protected]

Alice: Through the Looking Glass PG (2016) 113 min Friday, November 4 at 1:30 p.m. Alice returns to the whimsical world of Wonderland and travels back in time to help the Mad Hatter. Starring Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, and Helena Bonham Carter.

Central Intelligence PG-13 (2016) 114 min Monday, November 7 at 2:00 p.m. After he reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Danielle Nicolet.

Now You See Me 2 PG-13 (2016) 129 min Friday, November 11 at 1:30 p.m. The Four Horsemen resurface and are forcibly recruited by a tech genius to pull off their most impossible heist yet. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, and Woody Harrelson.

Me Before You PG-13 (2016) 110 min Monday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m. A girl in a small town forms an unlikely bond with a recently paralyzed man she’s taking care of. Starring Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, and Janet McTeer.

Legend of Tarzan PG-13 (2016) 109 min Friday, November 18 at 1:30 p.m. Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment. Starring Alexander Skarsgård, Rory J. Saper, and Christian Stevens.

Genius PG-13 (2016) 104 min Monday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m. A chronicle of Max Perkins’s time as the book editor at Scribner, where he oversaw works by Thomas Wolfe, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and others. Starring Colin Firth, Jude Law, and Nicole Kidman.

Ghostbusters PG-13 (2016) 116 min Friday, November 25 at 1:30 p.m. Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat. Starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones.

Magnificent Seven R (1960) 126 min Monday, November 28 at 2:00 p.m. An oppressed Mexican peasant village assembles seven gunfighters to help defend their homes. Starring Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, and Charles Bronson.

Skiptrace PG-13 (2016) 107 min Friday, December 2 at 1:30 p.m. A detective from Hong Kong teams up with an American gambler to battle against a notorious Chinese criminal. Starring Jackie Chan, Johnny Knoxville, Bingbing Fan.

Star Trek Beyond 2016 PG-13 120 min Monday, December 5 at 2:00 p.m. The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test. Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and Karl Urban.

Spotlight 2015 R 128 minFriday, December 9 at 1:30 p.m. The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core. Starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, and Rachel McAdams.

Café Society 2016 PG-13 96 minMonday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m. In the 1930s, a Bronx native moves to Hollywood and falls in love with a young woman who is seeing a married man. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, and Steve Carell.

Pete’s Dragon 2016 PG 102 minFriday, December 16 at 1:30 p.m. The adventures of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliot, who just so happens to be a dragon. Starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford, and Oakes Fegley.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows 2016 PG-13 112 minMonday, December 19 at 2:00 p.m. After facing Shredder, who has joined forces with mad scientist Baxter Stockman and henchmen Bebop and Rocksteady to take over the world, the Turtles must confront an even greater nemesis: the notorious Krang. Starring Megan Fox, Will Arnett, and Tyler Perry.

Imperium 2016 R 108 minFriday, December 23 at 1:30 p.m. A young FBI agent, eager to prove himself in the field, goes undercover as a white supremacist. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Toni Collette, and Tracy Letts.

Southside With You 2016 PG 84 minFriday, December 30 at 1:30 p.m. Chronicles the summer 1989 afternoon when the future President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady on an epic first date across Chicago’s South Side. Starring Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers, and Vanessa Bell Calloway.

Florence Foster Jenkins 2016 PG-13 110 minFriday, January 6 at 1:30 p.m. The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice. Starring Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, and Simon Helberg.

* Closed Captions or Subtitles will be displayed whenever possible.

Assistive Listening SystemThe Library auditorium has an Inductive Loop Assistive Listening System. Call the Reference Desk 24 hours in advance to reserve a receiver, or ask at Reference the day of the performance for availability.

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Youth Services ClubsRegister at the Youth Services Ref. Desk by calling 432-7201. Chess Club (Grades 2 and up)Main Library: Wednesdays, November 9, 30 at 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.Point Lookout Branch: Call 432-3409 Mondays, November 7, 21 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.West End Branch: Call 432-2704 Mondays, November 14, 28 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Chess Master Joel Salmon teaches basic chess to all club members and guides play among partnered children.

Drawing Club (Grades 2 and up) Friday, November 11 at 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.Draw cartoons, anime, manga or sketches for fun. Basic drawing supplies provided. Bring your imagination.

Lego Club (Grades 1 and up)Mondays, November 7, 21 at 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.Have fun building with our Legos, but we are not responsible for lost pieces if you bring your own set.

Youth Advisory Board (Grades 4 and up)Thursday, November 10 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.This is your chance to tell us about programs and activities that you’d like to see at the library. Pizza & soda provided! Call 516-432-7201 to sign up. Earn Community Service credits!

Youth Board Game ClubMonday, November 21 from 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.For game players pre-k (Candyland) thru high school (Monopoly etc.) Try out our games or bring your own. Not responsible for your lost pieces!

Booksnackers Discussion Groups

Mothers Center Discussion GroupMondays, November 7, 21 at 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Join other Long Beach new moms with young children in our parenting/networking/discussion group.

HTML Coding Class: Beginners Class (ages 7-10)

FREE ONLINE HOMEWORK HELP - from Library Home Pagewww.longbeachlibrary.orgEveryday from 2:00 - 10:00 p.m. • Connect One-to-One with Tutors.• Grades K - 12, intro to college and adult learners.• Math, Science, English, Social Studies and writing center.

Do You Know We Have Online Books For Children?Go to longbeachlibrary.org/youth-services and click on

Tumble Books, Sesame Street Books or Disney Digital Books to explore the wonderful stories available to you.

3-D Printer ClubMonday, November 14 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (grades 5 and up)Join the Youth Department for the first meeting of the 3-D Printer Club where you’ll learn what 3-D Printing is , see

sample items previously made, watch the printer work and be introduced to how to create your own print projects. Call Youth Services Dept. to Register.

Youth Minecraft Club Friday, November 4, 18 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Bring your own device to play on, use our wifi, and play with other kids as you build your world.

Family Book GroupThursday, November 17 at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.Check with Miss Tanya for this months selection.Call 432-7201 Youth Department.

Wii Game NightMonday, November 14 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Hang out with friends and play Wii games at the library!! We have two consoles and tons of multiplayer games. Call 432-7201 or sign up at the Youth Services Reference Desk. Join the fun.

Lets Cook with Tanya! (Grade 2 and up)Friday, November 18 at 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.Check with Miss Tanya to see what we’re making.$5 payable at registration.Registration for all cooking programs close two days before the date of the program.

Crafts at the LibraryThanksgiving Craft (Ages K and up)Tuesday, November 8 at 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.Scarecrow Candy Corn Clay Pot Craft.See sample at Youth Reference Desk.$2 payable at registration.

Learn How to Design a Web Page Using HTMLPart 1 - Saturday, November 12 from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Part 2 - Tuesday, November 15 from 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.

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Mother Goose Rhyme Time For ages 5 months to 19 mos. Mondays, November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19 at 9:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.Baby enjoys songs and music, stories, finger plays and movement activities with Molly Mouse and the Play Hooray Ladies!

Leap Into Learning with Babywise For ages 1 year 7 mos. to 2 years 6 mos.Thursdays, November 17, December 1, 8, 15, 22 at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Traditional nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, movement activities and art experiences. A Time For Kids: A School Skill Building Class For You & Your ChildFor ages 2 years 6 mos. to 3 years 5 mos.Fridays, November 18, December 2, 9, 16 at 10:15 or 11:15 a.m.Books, puzzles, songs and rhymes, movement activities and art experiences.

Preschool Story Time Ages 3 years 6 mos. to 5 years 5 mos. Not in Kindergarten Main Branch Wednesdays, Nov. 9, 16, 30, Dec. 14, 21 from 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15 from 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Point Lookout Branch (sign up at the branch) Mondays, Nov. 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12 from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. West End Branch (sign up at the branch) Thursdays, Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15 from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Parent/Child Workshop Ages 1 - 3 years old with parent or caregiver Wednesdays, Nov. 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 21 at 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.Workshop features educational development toys, books and art activities. A resource person will be present each week to discuss one of these topics: child development, speech, nutrition, music and movement, learning through play.

Programs for November - Call 432-7201 ext. 203

Fun Fit Yoga (ages 6-10)MAIN LIBRARY - Wed., Nov. 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21

from 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.POINT LOOKOUT -

Tues., Nov. 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13 from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.WEST END -

Saturdays, Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17 at 9:15 a.m.This is a very popular class and a great way to de-stress.

Glow in the Dark Yoga (for Tweens and Teens)

Back By Request! Monday, Nov. 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19

from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.

Let’s Move with Play Hooray for KidsFor 20 mo - 4 years old with parent or caregiver

Tuesdays, Nov. 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20 from 11:30 - 12:15 p.m. or 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Fridays, Nov. 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16 from 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. Enjoy music and movement and Molly Mouse too!

Preschool Fun Fit Yoga (ages 3-5)Wednesdays, Nov. 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21

Thursday, Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 from 1:15 - 1:45 p.m.

Start the fitness habit early for your little ones.

FITNESSIN THE YOUTH DEPT

Mommy and Me Yoga(Ages 6 weeks to 3 years old)

Thursdays, Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

Fun, gentle exercise for mom & baby!

Check Out the “Playaway Launchpad” CollectionPlayaway Launchpad is the first-ever secure, pre-loaded learning tablet created just for children (ages 3-5 (pre K-K), Ages 5-7 (K-2nd

grade) and Ages 8-10 (grades 3-5) with high-quality, ad-free learning apps grouped by age, grade level, subject area and theme. Subject area packs include English language arts, math, science, language learning, critical thinking and creativity. Themed learning packs include princesses, animals, transportation, dinosaurs, space and more. Each pack has at least 10 apps pre-loaded for learning and fun. The parent console visually summarizes how time is spent on the device according to 6 different learning areas. It also highlights the top 3 apps played. There is a one touch reset button when you first turn the tablet on making it easy and low maintenance for staff or a new user. This reset button will clear all device and app data for a fresh start.

Fit Kids ClubWed., Nov. 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21 from 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.

Lets get our kids moving after school with a wonderful, interactive BIG SCREEN exercise program, monitored and guided by Adele from LIFiTkids.com. Diverse and unique fitness classes

will help kids interact, socialize and release stress.

Bilingual Story Time is Back / Historia BilinguesAges 3 - 6 years / edades 3 a 6 añosSaturdays, Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17 at 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.sabado: novembre 12, 19, decembre 3, 10, 17 en 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.All stories read in English and Spanish. Todas las historias seran leidas en español y ingles. Tummy Time for Babies

For ages 1 mo. - 5 mo.Fridays, November 11, 18 at 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.A parent education program that will help raise your awareness of tummy time opportunities in your little ones daily routines.

WINNER OF THE NOVEMBER 2016 BOOKMARK

Audrey Prafder (Grade 4)

Baby Sign Language Class - For Babies up to 3 years oldMAIN BRANCH - Call 432-7201 Thursdays, Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15 at 10:00, 10:45 or 11:30 a.m.POINT LOOKOUT BRANCH - Call 432-3409 Tuesdays, Nov. 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13 at 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.WEST END BRANCH - Call 432-2704 Fridays, Nov. 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 13 at 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.Parent/caregiver class that blends American Sign Language vocabulary with music and play. Each class theme with age appropriate toys that encourage ASL learning through play.

BOOK BUDDIES AT THE LIBRARYTEEN BOOK BUDDIES (Ages 11 and up)Teens and ‘tweens in grades 6 and up share books with a younger child or children to promote the joys of reading. Community service certificates will be awarded at the end of the program. Those individuals not having

participated before must attend an orientation on Tuesday, October 18. Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6 from 5:15-6:30 p.m.

Little Buddies (Ages 31/2 - 4th grade) Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Children ages 3 1/2 to grade 4 can share books with an older teen “buddy,” make new friends and practice reading in a non-judgmental atmosphere.

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Reminder: Sunday, November 6 Daylight Saving Time Ends. Please set your clocks back one hour. The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving Day. Happy Thanksgiving!

November 2016

ChannelsLong Beach Public Library111 West Park Ave., Long Beach, NY 11561

Chair Yoga with Magda Rosenberg Fridays, November 4, 11, 18, 25 at 9:05 Magda Rosenberg, exercise physiologist, will conduct Chair Yoga routines. All are welcome. It is recommended that you consult a doctor before beginning any fitness program.

Nassau County Services for the Aging presents Caregivers Support GroupWednesday, November 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Also December 7)Share ideas and practical solutions and benefit from peer support. If this is your first meeting, please call Nina Karl, LMSW at 227-8909.

AARP Mature Alive Driving Course Schedule Wednesday, December 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please note fees: AARP Members: $20 | Non-AARP Members: $25.Long Beach School District Residents only. No cash please! Checks or money orders should be made payable to AARP.To register please call Edie at 516-432-7201.

Michael Simon, DirectorEdith Kalickstein, EditorTim Dupont, Graphic Designer

Board of TrusteesCarol Arnone, Kathleen Dwyer, Barbara Mosca, Diane Parr,Warren Vegh

Library Fall/Winter HoursLowenstein Main Library

111 West Park Avenue432-7201 for information

Mon., Wed., Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Tues., 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sat., 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sundays - 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Point Lookout Branch79 Lido Blvd. – 432-3409

Mon., 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Tues., Thurs., Fri., 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Sun., Wed., CLOSED

West End Branch903 West Beech Street - 432-2704

Mon. - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.Tues. - CLOSED

Wed. 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Thurs., Fri. – 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.Sat. - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sunday - CLOSED Winter Hours begin on September 11