OctOber 2018

Monday 9am-9pm tuesday 10am-6pm Wednesday 1pm-9pm Thursday 9am-9pm Friday 10am-6pm Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 1pm-5pm

—Karen LaRocca-Fels, OPL Director

From the Director’s Desk

Main Gallery October 1-30 The Bronx Photographic Society ExhibitOpening Reception on Saturday, October 13, 2-4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.

As we celebrate our 125th Anniversary, I would like to thank all of our patrons and community partners for their generosity in donating to the library as part of our special year. I would like to extend a special thanks to Alan and Ellen Marzelli, who produced a special Words & Music Concert Series show, An Evening with Kenny White. The sold-out concert was a night to remember and the perfect way to celebrate our 125th.

Saturday October 6 at 1 p.m.The Ossining Public Library Ancestry Group The group will be facilitated by the Little Bertie County Genealogy Society — A group comprised of Ossining residents whose ancestors migrated from Bertie County, North Carolina post emancipation, looking to discover their roots. We will invite guest speakers on topics relevant to the success of our research efforts. Topics would include but not limited to: research skills, document/heirloom preservation, documenting family “stories/tales”, examination of documents, how to interpret documents. In the 2nd floor Conference Room. For more information contact Joyce Sharrock Cole at littlebertiesociety@gmail.com.

All library programs are free, unless otherwise noted.

The Friends Annual Book Sale Get great books at bargain prices. Thursday, October 18th through 21st

Thursday, October 18th, 1-9 p.m.; October 19th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; October 20th, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; October 21st, 1-4 p.m.

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OCTOBER 18 – 21 IN THE GALLERY & CAFE AREASTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, from 1pm to 9pmFRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, from 10am to 5pmSATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, from 9am to 5pmSUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, from 1pm to 4pmTHERE WILL BE RAFFLE TICKETS! Featuring great prizes from many area businesses!

Celebrating OPL’s 125th Anniversary Annual Autumn “Something for Everyone” Book SaleYou can purchase many genres of Books, Audiobooks, DVDs & CDs.

OSSINING PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATING 125 YEARS! 53 Croton Avenue , Ossining, NY 10562 U 914-941-2416 r www.ossininglibrary.org

Celebrate with us on Saturday, November 3 at 7 p.m. Sixties Party! Friends of Ossining Public Library Fundraiser (at the library, as part of our 125th celebrations) Proceeds will fund a World Music Concert Series

$30 http://madforthelibrary.brownpapertickets.com

Saturdays, October 6,13,20 at 10 a.m.Scary Little Stories For the reading and discussion workshop, you’ll learn how to analyze short stories to unpack layers of

meaning. Stories include; “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, “Taste” by Roald Dahl, and “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allen Poe. Copies of each short story are available at the Information Desk. Registration is required. To register, please call James Trapasso at 914-941-2416 ext. 327, or jtrapasso@wlsmail.org or register on our online calendar.

Sunday, October 7 at 2 p.m.The Nadia Reisenberg Young Artists Series Youlan Ji kicks off the newest season of our Young Artists series, which will run from October through December and which

showcases the work of talented young pianists. Ji received the Joyce B. Cowin First Prize in the 2018 New York International Piano Competition. Presented in partnership with the Stecher & Horowitz Foundation and hosted by Bob Sherman of WQXR, this series is full of young performers who will wow you with their talents. In the Budarz Theater.

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Copies of the books can be found at the Information Desk.

For more information, call (914) 941-2416, or visit: www.ossininglibrary.org

Bodies in the Library Book ClubBudarz Theater • Tuesdays • 12:30 to 1:30 pm

October 2A Midsummer’s Equationby Keigo Higashino

Manabu Yukawa, the brilliant physicist, goes to the dying Japanese resort town of Hari Cove where a former homicide detective dies from

carbon monoxide poisoning.

November 6 Skeleton God by Eliot Pattison

In Eliot Pattison’s Skeleton God, Shan Tao Yun, now the reluctant constable of a remote Tibetan town, has learned to expect the impossible at the roof of the world, but nothing has prepared him for his discovery when he investigates a report that a nun has been savagely assaulted by ghosts. In an ancient tomb by the old nun lies a gilded saint buried centuries earlier, flanked by the remains of a Chinese soldier killed fifty years before and an American man murdered only hours earlier. Shan is thrust into a maelstrom of intrigue and contradiction.

Thursday Evening Book Discussion Group

Budarz Theater • Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Feel free to bring your lunch and a covered beverage.

October 25Krakatoa: The Day The World Exploded, August 27, 1883 by Simon WinchesterThe second book to be discussed is titled,”Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded, August 27th, 1883”November 29The Botany Of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View Of The World by Michael PollanApples, the tulip, marijuana, and the potato: what do they all have in common? All have a long and revealing relationship with man. Learn more about plants as well as people in the book that propelled Michael Pollan to the forefront of nonfiction writing. A trip to the florist, French fries at MacDonald’s, apple pie at Thanksgiving and maybe something else will never be the same after reading this book, let’s talk about why.

Wednesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m.Fall Film Series (Spanish)9-year-old Manuel observes the lives of children in his Colombian village. The film, directed by Carlos Cesar Arbelaez, runs 93 minutes and features English subtitles.

Wednesday, October 3 at 7 p.m.Love When You Least Expect It PresentationWe all know what it’s like to love and be loved. Love takes many forms. Come and listen to a phenomenal true story of love by author and psychologist, Roni Beth Tower, followed by a discussion of ways love can be found and expressed throughout our lives. Her memoir, “Miracle at Midlife: A Transatlantic Romance,” will be available for purchase and signing afterwards. All are welcome to attend. In the Budarz Theater.

Thursday, October 11 at 2 p.m. Picnic at Hanging Rock Re-run Film | Matinee SeriesA group of schoolgirls set out for a pinic at Hanging Rock and some never return, in this haunting Australian supernatural mystery. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend. In the Budarz Theater.

Saturday, October 13 at 3 p.m. Concert featuring Ricardo GatreauCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special program that will include many songs from Latin countries such as: Colombia, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico, and Brazil. All are welcome to attend. In the Budarz Theater.

Monday, October 15 at 10 a.m.AARP Smart Driver CourseThis course is given one day only. Participants must attend the entire day to receive credit. $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for non-members. Forms and money must be mailed directly to the instructor. All information is on the form for you. Forms are available at the library, on the library website and on our online calendar. The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 9th. Any questions please call James Trapasso at 914-941-2416 ext. 327 or jtrapasso@wlsmail.org. In the Budarz Theater.

Monday, October 15 at 7 p.m.Library Board of Trustees MeetingThis is the regular monthly meeting of the library Board of Trustees. All are welcome to attend. This meeting is and open to the public. In the Director’s Office.

Wednesday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m.125th Anniversary Film SeriesIn the Name of the Rose Our Anniversary film series continues with this medieval Murder Mystery set in a Benedictine Monastery, starring Sean Connery and Christian Sater,. The film, which runs 2 hours and 10 minutes and is rated R, explores religious fanaticism versus the power of thought.

Wednesday, October 24 at 7 p.m.Open Mic Night Have you written a memoir, a short story, a poem? Come to our Open Mic Night and read your work in front of a live audience. This is for the spoken word only. Please no singing. Facilitated by author and poet, Catherine Wald. Sign-up is at the door and is first-come, first-served. In the Budarz Theater.

For more information, call (914) 941-2416, or visit: www.ossininglibrary.org

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Teens’ Calendar October

**Registration begins 30 minutes before the program ***Advance Registration Required – register online or call the Teen Room at x 336

day date event time locationMondays 1, 15. 22, 29 Magic the Gathering 3:30 p.m. Teen Room 15. 22, 29 BEAMS 3 p.m. Teen RoomTuesdays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 **Books to Small Screen Club — Goosebumps 3 p.m. Teen Room 9, 16, 23, 30 Math Tutoring (no longer on Wednesdays — now on Tuesdays) 4-6 p.m. Teen Room 23 ***Parenting Workshop — Families of Teens Talking Together 7 p.m. Conference RoomWednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 **Wellness Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. Teen Room 10, 17, 24, 31 BEAMS 3 p.m.. Teen RoomThursdays 4, 11, 18, 25 ** Geeky Chef Cooking Club 4 p.m. Teen Room 4, 11, 18 Battle of the Books Practice — Team members only 5:15 p.m. Childrens Program Rm.Fridays 5, 12, 19, 26 **Games with James 3:30 p.m. Teen Room 5, 12, 19, 26 Animanga Club 4 p.m. Teen Room 12, 19, 26 BEAMS 3 p.m.. Teen RoomSaturday 13 Teen Advisory Board 1 p.m. Teen Meeting Room

Childrens’ Calendar Octoberday date event timeMondays 1, 15, 22, 29 Mother Goose • for ages 1-2 1/2 with a grownup 10 a.m. 1, 15, 22, 29 Baby Laptime • for babies up to one year old 11 a.m. 1, 15, 22, 29 New Moms & Infants Support Group • for new parents and their infants 11:15 a.m. 1, 15, 22, 29 Treasure Hunt • for ages 8-12 4:15 p.m. 1, 15, 22, 29 Family Game Night • for all ages (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult) 7 p.m.Tuesdays 2, 9, 16, 22, 29 Trivia Tuesdays • for grades 3-6 4:15 p.m.Wednesdays 3, 10, 17 I ♥ Art • for ages 5 and up (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult) 4:15 p.m. 10 Parent Connections • for parents (and their children up to age 4) 6:30 p.m. 24 Haunted House • for grades 3-6 only 6:30 p.m. Thursdays 4, 11, 18 Time for Twos • for age 2 with a grownup 10 a.m. 4, 11, 18, 25 *Battle of the Books Team Practice • for children entering grades 4-6 only (Limited to team members only) 4 p.m. Fridays 5, 12,19, 26 Planes, Trains & Automobiles • for children for ages 2 and up with a grownup 11 a.m. 12 OPLbery Club • for grades 4 -6 (OPLbery Club members only) 4:15 p.m. 5, 19 Full STEAM • for ages 5 and up 4:15 p.m. 26 Literary Legos® • for ages 5 and up (6 and under must be with an adult) 4:15 p.m.Saturdays 6, 13, 20 Family Storytime • for all ages (children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult) 11:30 a.m. 27 Parent Connections • for all parents/guardians and their children up to age 4 11:30 a.m.Wednesday, October 24 at 7 p.m. Sally Read Dow Children’s Program Rm. Our Haunted House Is Back Our Haunted House program returns for ages 8 & up. Visit the Children’s Room on the night of October 24th, but beware…scary things will be found. there!

A new school year is here and so is Math Tutoring, on a new day! Our group of experienced and helpful tutors will be here on Tuesday afternoons, from 4-6 p.m. to help you with all of your math questions. No registration is required, but please bring your homework with you. To learn more, please call the Teen Room at (914)941-2416, ext. 336.

Attention! Math Tutoring is on the Move!

Mondays, Wednesdays, Friday’s, beginning October 10, 3-6 pm in the Teen Rm.BEAMS This fall, our BEAMS program returns to the library, thanks to generous funding from the Village of Ossining and our partnership with the Ossining Union Free School District. We’re very excited to announce that this session of BEAMS is available for even more kids! BEAMS will run for 6 weeks, beginning October 10th and running through November 16th, meeting on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3-6:00 p.m. The program will now meet in the Teen Room, to be more inclusive and to allow the participants to utilize all of the resources the library has to offer. Time will be allotted for snack, homework, and an enriching activity. Some of the amazing programs planned include Book Clubs, Chess, Magic, Wellness and Mindfulness activities, and Art programs with a focus on being green. For more information, please contact Teen Services at (914)941-2416, ext. 336.

Tuesdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30 from 4-6 p.m. in the Teen Room

For more information, call (914) 941-2416, or visit: www.ossininglibrary.org

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Adults’ Calendar October

Films Book Groups

day date event time locationMONDAYS 1,15,22,29, Beg./Interm. Yoga 7 p.m. Theater 1,8,15,22,29 Computer Class (ENG) 5-7 p.m. Conference Room 1,8,15,22,29 Computer Class (SPA) 5-8 p.m. Conference Room 15 AARP Smart Driver Course 10 a.m. Theater 15 Board of Trustees Meeting 7 p.m. Director’s OfficeTUESDAYS 2 Bodies in the Library Book Club 12:30 p.m. Theater 2,9,16,23,30 Memoir Writing Class 1:30 p.m. Conference Room 2,9,16,23,30 Mahjong Tournament Day 1-4 p.m. Gallery 2,9,16,23,30 ESL Class 10:15 a.m. Conference Room 2,16,23,30 Breaking News Group 10:15 a.m. TheaterWEDNESDAYS 3,10,17,24,31 Spanish Conv. Group 3:30 p.m. Conference Room 3,10,17,24,31 English Conv. Group 6:30 p.m. Conference Room 3 Miracle at Midlife Memoir Presentation 7 p.m. Theater 10 Fall Film Series (Spanish) 6:30 p.m. Theater 17 125th Anniversary Film Series 6:30 p.m. Theater 24 Open Mic Night 7 p.m. TheaterTHURSDAYS 4,11,18,25 Mahjong Game Day 1-4 p.m. Gallery 4,11,18,25 ESL Class 10:15 a.m. Conference Room 4,11,18,25 Checkmate Chess Academy 7 p.m. Conference Room 11 Re-Run Film Series: Picnic at Hanging Rock 1:30 p.m. Theater 18 The Friends Annual Book Sale 1 p.m. Gallery 18,25 SBIC (Senior Benefit Info. Center) 1:30 p.m. Conference Room 25 Immigration E-Resources for Library Staff & Community Org.1 p.m. Conference Room 25 Thursday Evening Book Group 7 p.m. Conference RoomFRIDAYS 5,12,19,26 Mindfulness Group 4:30 p.m. Conference Room 19 The Friends Annual Book Sale 10 a.m. GallerySATURDAYS 6, 13, 20, 27 Beginner Yoga 9 a.m. Theater 6 Ossining Public Library Ancestry Group 1 p.m. Conference Room 6,13,20 Scary Stories Writing Workshop 10 a.m. Conference Room 13 Art Opening Reception 2 p.m. Gallery 13 Concert featuring Ricardo Gatreau 3 p.m. Theater 20 The Friends Annual Book Sale 9 a.m. Gallery 27 Adult Pumpkin Painting Workshop 12 p.m. Conference Room 27 Concert featuring ArtsLatino NY Ensemble 2 p.m. TheaterSUNDAYS 7 Young Artists Series Concert 2 p.m. Theater 21 The Friends Annual Book Sale 1 p.m. GalleryThursday, October 25 1 p.m.Immigration E-Resources for Library Staff and Community OrganizationsThis workshop will help attendees navigate and become familiar with online resources about immigration, to help better serve their patrons and clients. To register, visit our website, and call (914)941-2416, ext. 317 with any questions.In the Budarz Theater.

Saturday, October 27 at 2 p.m.Concert featuring ArtsLatino NY EnsembleCome and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this young lively group. For more information visit www.artslatinony.org. In the Budarz Theater.

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Karen LaRocca-Fels, DIRECTOR BOARD OF TRuSTEES

Matthew Weiss, PRESIDENT Alice Joselow, VICE-PRESIDENTMadeline Zachacz, SECRETARY

Peter Capek | Lucinda Manning Shandi Speller | Cecilia Quintero

Saturday, October 27 at 12 p.m.Adult Pumpkin Painting WorkshopGet into the Halloween spirit and come and enjoy painting on pumpkins and bring your artwork home. All materials will be provided for you. If you need to bring the kids, that is fine too. Registration is required. To register, please call James Trapasso at 914-941-2416 ext. 327 or jtrapasso@wlsmail.org. In the 2nd floor Conference Room.

Thursday, November 1, at 6:30 p.m.How to Get Hooked on Podcasts Come learn what podcasts are, where to find them, and how to listen anytime. In the second floor conference room.