NewsletterCold Spring HarborLibrary & Environmental Center

Expanding Your Horizons Since 1886

Serving the communities of Cold Spring Harbor, Laurel Hollow & Lloyd Harbor | January / February 2020

Library HoursMonday – Thursday 9:30am – 9:00pmFriday & Saturday 9:30am – 5:00pmSunday (September 15, 2019-June 14, 2020)1:00 – 5:00pm

The Library Will Be ClosedTuesday, December 31 at 1:00pm &Wednesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day)Monday, February 17 (Presidents’ Day)

Library Board MeetingsAll are welcome.Monday, January 6, 7:00 p.m.Monday, February 3, 7:00 p.m.

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

YEAR-END SUPPORT

In the last library newsletter, the Friends Foundation inserted a

contribution envelope. We are very grateful for your generosity. Funds

from the Friends Foundation enable special performances, Summerfest, and museum passes. Contribution envelopes

are always available at the library.

VOLUNTEERS FOR WILDLIFE: MEET THE ANIMALSTuesday, January 21, 4:30pmFor kids in grades K-5Learn about the different classes of animals and their characteristics. Meet our cold-blooded reptiles, our furry mammals, and our feathered birds in this easy-going presentation. Funded by the William Hornblower Memorial Fund.

VOLUNTEER FAIRSaturday, January 25, 11:00am-2:00pmFor teens and adults looking for a way to give back to their community, make new friends, or learn new skills. A variety of local non-profit organizations need you! Meet representatives and gather information from groups such as the CSH Fire Department, AARP, the Guide Dog Foundation, Literacy Suffolk, and many more.

2020 CENSUS INFORMATION SESSIONTuesday, February 25, 10:00am-12:00pmThe census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year. Come to this informational program to learn more about the 2020 Census.

CSH TEEN LIBRARY COUNCIL Wednesday, January 22 & Monday, February 24, 7:00pm Are you interested in working on projects to better our library and our community? Join us for our first Teen Library Council meeting. All attendees will receive an hour of community service credit for attending and hearing about this exciting new opportunity. Best of all, members of our Teen Library Council will be the first to try out our new teen space!

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Dear Residents,

Our new Teen/Media Center is nearing completion and will be an exciting new addition to the Library. I truly appreciate the tremendous support we’ve received from the community, the Friends Foundation, and the Library Board of Trustees.

The Library is once again proud to be working with local resident and former Trustee Richard Schuster and his grandson, Brooklyn Starr, to continue our ongoing displays of historical dioramas. Currently, a diorama depicting George Washington’s Headquarters Tent and a typical American encampment during the Revolution is on display in the lobby just outside the Children’s Room entrance. This diorama includes Washington’s tent in miniature, the only known miniature model in existence. In February, we will display the “Battle of Brooklyn.” Fought in August, 1776, it was the first major battle after the Declaration of Independence.

Please browse this newsletter to find programs that you or a member of your family would enjoy. We strive to provide interesting and enjoyable programs for all ages!

I look forward to seeing you at the Library!

Sincerely,Dr. Roger PodellExecutive Director

Letterf rom the Director

COLD SPRING HARBOR LIBRARYBUDGET VOTE & TRUSTEE ELECTION

Tuesday, April 7, 9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.Petitions are now available for any qualified resident who is interested in a position on the Cold Spring Harbor Library

Board of Trustees. The qualifications for Library Board candidates are U.S. Citizenship, 18 years of age, and residency within the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District for at least one year prior to the election.

The term for trustees is three years. Petitions can be obtained from the Election Clerk, Susan Tyska, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Completed petitions are due Monday, March 2 by 5:00 p.m.

BECOME A LIBRARY TRUSTEEDo you love your community and your library? Do you want your library to offer the very best

programs and services? If your answer is yes, then stop by the Library Director’s office to learn more about becoming an elected Library Trustee.

ABOUT BOATING SAFELYSaturdays, February 8, March 7, April 18, May 2, or June 6, 9:30am-5:00pm

The recently signed Briana’s Law phases in requirements that all operators of motorized watercraft must complete a state-approved boating safety course. Under the phase-in, all motor boat operators born on or after January 1, 1993 must complete a

safety course to operate a motor boat beginning in 2020.This is a one-day, intensive instructional course for anyone 10 years of age or older who needs to meet the NYS requirements

to operate a boat in the waters of the State of New York. Adults and children 10 years old and up are invited to take this class. The fee is $40, payable via PayPal during online registration. Students should bring a BAG LUNCH with them. Parents do

not need to accompany their children, but are welcome to sit in. Please be aware that children are to be picked up at the library promptly at 5:00pm. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/BoatSafeCSH.

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

Children’s Programs

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FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-5 WITH ADULT

PLAYHOORAYWednesday, January 22, 2:00pmJoin PlayHooray for dynamic and lively musical activities! PlayHooray with maracas, drums, hobby horses, Hula-Hoops, balls, and so much more!

WINTER STORY & CRAFTThursday, January 23, 11:00amListen to winter stories and make a craft.

COTTON BALL PENGUINSMonday, January 27, 11:00amMake your very own adorable penguin!

CHOCOLATE DIPPING Monday, February 10, 11:00amCreate delicious chocolate treats for Valentine’s Day.

SNOW STORY & CRAFTWednesday, February 19, 11:00amJoin us for snow stories and a craft.

JUMP FOR JOYMonday, February 24, 10:30amJoin crowd favorite, Joy Oddo, for a movement and music-filled program for our smallest fitness fans.

FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 WITH ADULT

(NOT YET IN KINDERGARTEN)

LITTLE SCIENTISTSMonday, January 6, 2:00pmExplore the wonderful world of science with books, games, and hands-on activities.

MINI MASTERS: MODERN ART Monday, January 13, 2:00pmJoin Art Educator Tami Wood and explore modern masterpieces, then create your own art inspired by the paintings and techniques you have discovered.

MINI MASTERS: THINK LIKE AN ARCHITECTMonday, February 3, 2:00pmJoin Art Educator Tami Wood and discover famous buildings from around the world, then create your own design.

FOR KIDS IN GRADES K-5SOCK SNOWMENWednesday, January 8, 4:30pmUse buttons, felt, and other material to make a snowman out of a sock!

ADVENTURES IN ART: MODERN ARTMonday, January 13, 4:30pm Join Art Educator Tami Wood and explore modern masterpieces, then create your own art inspired by the paintings and techniques you have discovered.

SNOW GLOBESWednesday, January 15, 4:30pmMake a snowy scene in a jar with glitter.

FLOWER POT SNOWMANMonday, January 20, 2:00pmCreate a cute flowerpot character to display!

VOLUNTEERS FOR WILDLIFE:MEET THE ANIMALSTuesday, January 21, 4:30pmLearn about the different classes of animals and their characteristics. Meet our cold-blooded reptiles, our furry mammals, and our feathered birds in this easy-going presentation.Funded by the William Hornblower Memorial Fund.

READ TO DOGSTuesday, January 28 & Wednesday, February 26, 4:00-5:00pmAll doggy reading partners have been trained and certified. Register for one 15-minute session of reading-time fun!

PAINT A PENGUINWednesday, January 29, 4:30pmMake an adorable ceramic penguin!

ADVENTURES IN ART: THINK LIKE AN ARCHITECTMonday, February 3, 4:30pmJoin Art Educator Tami Wood and discover famous buildings from around the world, then create your own building design.

HEART BOXTuesday, February 4, 4:30pm Using Conversation Heart candy, decorate a keepsake box!

VALENTINE WREATHThursday, February 6, 4:30pmUsing paint and markers, decorate a wooden heart wreath.

CHOCOLATE DIPPINGTuesday, February 11 & Wednesday, February 12, 4:30pmMake delicious chocolate treats for Valentine’s Day.

LIFE-SIZE HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOSThursday, February 20Grades K-2: 12:00-1:00pmGrades 3-5: 2:00-3:00pm

FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES

AFTERNOON ART Fridays, 3:30-4:30pm January 10: Macaroni Snowflakes January 24: Model Magic SnowMen

February 7: Valentine’S day cardS

SNACK & A MOVIETuesday, February 18, 2:00pmWe’ll be showing Abominable (PG; 97 min) on the big screen.

CRAFT TOGETHER Wednesday, February 19, 2:00pmMake some cool crafts!

OLD SCHOOL BOARD GAMES Friday, February 21, 2:00pmHave fun playing board games with family and friends!

MARIO KART & PIZZA Thursday, January 16, 4:30-6:00pmFor kids in grades 3-5Eat pizza and play Mario Kart with friends on the big screen!

TWEENS (GRADES 5-8)TWEENS TEACH: YARN CREATIONS Monday, January 27, 7:00pm Join Elena Hadjandreas as we make dreamcatchers, pompoms, and more!

LIFE-SIZE HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOS Thursday, February 20, 3:00pmUsing scooters, you are the hippos in this life-size version of the game!

BOOK & CHOCOLATE TASTING Thursday, February 27, 7:00pm Sample delicious treats and Tween books!

KIDS IN GRADES 5-12BABYSITTING WORKSHOPSPart I: Wednesday, February 5, 7:00pmPart II: Wednesday, February 12, 7:00pmA free and informative training workshop from Project Excel about getting started in babysitting. Space is limited; participants must attend both workshops to receive a certificate.

GIANT CHESS & SNACKSThursday, February 6, 7:00pmLearn to play chess with a GIANT chess set!

GALENTINE’S DAY CONVERSATION HEART COOKIESThursday, February 13, 7:00pmCelebrate “Galentine’s Day” by decorating cookies to look like conversation hearts. Messages are completely up to you! Give them to someone you love. (Boys also welcome!)

WATERCOLOR CLASS WITH HELEN MURDOCK-PREPWednesday, February 19, 3:00pmLearn the basics of watercolor and create a beautiful work of art to take home.

TEENS (GRADES 7-12)TEEN TRIVIA NIGHT (WITH PIZZA!) Thursday, January 30, 7:00pm Challenge your friends to a round of trivia and enjoy delicious pizza.

MAIN STREET BOARD GAME CAFÉ TEEN NIGHT OUT Monday, February 10, 5:00-7:00pm Join us for a teens-only night out in Huntington. Cost is $15 per teen and includes two hours of free gaming and an afterschool treat! Pay at the Teen Services Desk via check or credit card.

PANCAKE PRINTING BRUNCH & A MOVIE Tuesday, February 18, 12:00pmUsing our 3D printing PancakeBot, “print” your own pancakes and watch a movie of the group’s choice.

COLLEGE & TEST PREP PROGRAMS (GRADES 9-12)

PLANNING COLLEGE VISITS Monday, January 13, 7:00pm For teens preparing for college. Learn how to maximize college visits by knowing what to look for, what questions to ask, when to visit, and how to maximize your chance of admittance.

PRACTICE SAT/ACT EXAM Sunday, February 2, 1:30-4:30pm Take the practice exam of your choice for FREE, sponsored by Curvebreakers. Receive feedback about your scores via email after the exam.

HOW TO STAND OUT TO IVY LEAGUE SCHOOLSTuesday, February 11, 7:00pm Learn all the insider tips from Christopher Rim, recent Ivy League graduate and CEO of Command Education.

THE COMMON APPLICATION BOOTCAMP Sunday, March 1, 1:30pm Join us for this two-hour session to create and complete your Common Application! Bring your laptop to work one-on-one within a small group and leave with a finished application. Open for juniors looking to get a head start on the college application process. Cost is $100 per student. Pay at the Teen Services Desk via credit card or check made out to CSH Library.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIESFor teens in grades 7-12

All volunteers must have attended an orientation meeting, which are

held every Thursday at 6:30pm

TEEN TECH TUTORS Thursdays, January 9 & February 13, 3:00-5:00pm (2 hours of community service)Coach adult learners in developing skills in using their devices at their own pace.

VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT FOR HELPING HAND RESCUE MISSIONWednesday, January 15, 7:00pm (1 hour of community service)Help create craft supplies for the Helping Hand Rescue Mission’s Valentine’s Day party.

WINTER CRAFT AT THE ATRIA Monday, January 20, 2:00-3:30pm (1.5 hours of community service)Join us on a visit to Atria of Huntington to help residents make a winter craft.

VOLUNTEER FAIR Saturday, January 25, 11:00am-2:00pm Are you in search of community service opportunities? Drop by our volunteer fair and meet with local non-profit organizations.

COMMUNITY SERVICE CRAFTACULAR Saturday, February 1, 10:00am-3:00pm Come make crafts to be donated to various community organizations! Teens can volunteer for up to two hours.

TEEN COOKIE BAKE Monday, February 3, 10:00am-7:00pm (2 hours of community service)Drop off two dozen homemade cookies to be distributed to a local food pantry.

TEEN COOKIE BAKE BAG ASSEMBLYMonday, February 3, 7:00pm (1 hour of community service)Assemble cookie bags to be handed out.

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STORYTIME SCHEDULESession I: Tuesday, January 7 – Friday, January 17

Session II: Tuesday, January 28 – Friday, February 14

FOR TEENS & TWEENS

Mother Goose TimeTuesdays & Wednesdays,

10:30amFor children 6-24 months with adult

Enjoy sharing rhymes, songs, and movement with your child.

Toddler TimeThursdays & Fridays, 10:30am

For children ages 2 & 3 with adultA beginning storytime filled with more advanced stories, songs, fingerplays,

movement, and crafts.

On My Own Story & CraftWednesdays, 2:00pm

For preschool children ages 3 & 4Your child’s first independent storytime. 45 minutes of art,

stories, music, crafts, and fun.

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

See pages 2 & 6 for additional programs. For details, visit www.cshlibrary.org. Nonrefundable program fees are payable by check or credit card.*We photograph library programs for use in publicity. Please inform us if you do not want to be photographed.

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SENIORNET LECTURE: THE CLOUD DEMYSTIFIEDTuesday, January 7, 2:00pmIf your hard drive is filling up, if you aren’t backing up all those great photos of your grandchildren, and if you want to share files and photos with your friends and relatives, you need to learn about the “cloud.” Learn in plain terms what the cloud is, what it might mean to you, and which companies are offering cloud services (e.g. Dropbox, Apple iCloud, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive). You will also learn how to get a FREE Google Drive account with 15 GB of storage.

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE KNITTINGWednesdays, 10:00am-12:00pmSession 1: January 8, 15, 22 & 29; Fee: $100Session 2: February 5, 12 & 26; Fee: $75Learn to knit, improve your technique, or get help with a current project. Class limit: 12.

NEW: CHAIR YOGASix Wednesdays, January 8-February 12, 11:30amChair yoga is a low-impact yet well-rounded physical exercise alternative yoga practice for anyone who finds floor yoga poses too demanding. Navjot Bal Khera will lead this class designed to improve your strength, flexibility, and overall quality of life, using a chair to provide stability and safety. Each class will include yoga postures, breath work, centering exercises, guided meditation, and relaxation. Fee: $60. Please note: Payments are not refundable for any reason. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers (or nonskid socks) to class. Class limit: 16.

TEEN TECH TUTORSThursdays, January 9 & February 13, 3:00-5:00pmBaffled by your smartphone or computer? We’ll have some tech-savvy teens here to help you become more comfortable using your technology. Advance registration is required! Appointment times are 3pm, 3:20pm, 3:40pm, 4pm, 4:20pm & 4:40pm. Please call the Teen Services Desk at (631) 692-6820 to schedule an appointment.

CSH CINEMASelect Thursdays at 2:00pmFor R-rated films, those under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. When available, movies will be shown with closed captioning. Titles subject to change.January 9: Apollo 11 (G; 93 min) Crafted from a newly discovered trove of footage, this film takes viewers straight to the heart of NASA’s most celebrated mission.January 16: Amazing Grace (G; 89 min) Documentary presenting the live recording of Aretha Franklin’s album Amazing Grace in 1972.January 23: Rocketman (R; 121 min) Discover how a shy, small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in rock & roll. January 30: Yesterday (PG-13; 117 min) After a freak bus accident during a mysterious global blackout, a struggling singer-songwriter wakes up to discover that the Beatles have never existed.February 6: A Star Is Born (R; 136 min) Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers and falls in love with struggling artist Ally.

EMPIRE SAFETY COUNCIL DEFENSIVE DRIVINGSaturday, January 11, 10:00am-4:00pmRefresh your driving knowledge, reduce your points, and save on insurance premiums! Register by January 4 with a check for $35, payable to Neil Yates. Remember to bring a bag lunch and your NYS driver license to class! Class limit: 30.

MEDITATION WITH LINDA CAFIEROWednesdays, January 15 & February 19, 2:00pmCome for a relaxing hour of guided meditation led by Linda Cafiero, and discover the path to your true nature.

AARP SMART DRIVER™ DEFENSIVE DRIVINGMonday, February 10, 10:00am-4:30pmThe AARP Smart Driver™ course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age 50-plus. Register with a check for $20 (AARP members; must bring AARP membership number to class), or $25 (non-AARP members) made payable to AARP by February 3. Remember to bring your NYS driver license and a bag lunch to the program (30 min for lunch). Class limit: 30.

SENIORNET LECTURE: WHAT’S NEW FOR THE IPHONE & IPADThursday, February 13, 2:00pmYou’re enjoying your iPhone and iPad and then stuff changes. Join SeniorNet to learn about this exciting updated operating system and how it adds functionality and enjoyment to your amazing device.

POLITICAL CONSPIRACY THEORIES: FALSE FLAGSThursday, February 27, 2:00pmProfessor Thomas Egan will examine key events which helped galvanize the U.S. populace into supporting war measures throughout our nation’s history. From the sinking of the USS Maine in 1898 to the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915, from the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 to the Gulf of Tonkin incident in 1964, each event became a trigger leading to U.S. involvement overseas. Join us to learn the interesting history behind these and other False Flag events.

PAPER SHREDDINGSaturday, February 29, 9:30am-12:30pmBring two or three boxes of your papers and have them properly disposed of by a professional shredding company. Paper only.

Book DiscussionsBooks will be available at the Circulation Desk. All welcome.

Read it in Good HealtH - tuesdays, 3:00pm

Hedy’s Folly: The Life and Breakthrough Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the Most Beautiful Woman in the World by Richard Rhodes – January 21 Terrible Virtue by Ellen Feldman – February 25

moRninG GRoup - Wednesdays, 11:00am

Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan – January 8Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate – February 12

ReadinG BetWeen tHe Waves at tHe CsH WHalinG museum

mondays, FeBRuaRy 24, maRCH 23 & apRil 27, 2:00pm

Join our new book club held at the CSH Whaling Museum where we explore the legacies of the sea as a springboard into a world of diverse topics. In partnership with the Whaling Museum, this spring we are exploring social progress with the centennial of Women’s Suffrage. Details on book choices online. CSH Library patrons free; others by donation (museum admission $6 suggested). Register online at cshwhalingmuseum.org/events. Refreshments. February’s Special Guest: Local historian and author Antonia Petrash will speak about The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote by Elaine Weiss.

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Fitness ClassesRegister at the Information Services Desk with a credit card or $60 check payable to CSH Library. Fees are nonrefundable. neW! CHaiR yoGa: Six Wednesdays, January 8-February 12, 11:30am (See page 5 for details)FRiday Fun yoGa: Six Fridays, January 3-March 13, 11:15am (No class 1/17, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21 & 2/28)RestoRative yoGa WitH Reiki: Six Mondays, January 27-March 9, 7:00pm (No class 2/17)tai CHi: Six Fridays, January 10-February 14, 10:00am yoGa FoR all levels: Six Wednesdays, January 8-February 12, 10:00am

Art ClassesRegister at the Information Services Desk with a credit card or check payable to CSH Library. Fees are nonrefundable. Pick up a supplies list when registering.

FEARLESS WATERCOLORSFive Tuesdays, January 7-February 4, 10:00am-12:00pmIn this class for students who have some experience with the medium, local artist Jan Guarino will teach techniques that will enable you to feel free while holding on to detail, and how to gain control, make corrections, and have fun. Fee: $175. One registration per person. Payment is required at time of registration. Class limit: 14.

DRAWING FOR THE PAINTERSix Tuesdays, January 7-February 11, 10:00-11:30amLearn drawing and composition techniques to enhance your paintings. Appropriate for all levels of experience. Fee: $130. Class limit: 11.

STILL LIFE/DRAWING FOR THE PAINTERSix Fridays, January 10-February 14, 10:00am-12:00pmLearn to paint still lifes with pastels with Marie Sheehy-Walker; for both beginners and continuing students. Fee: $138. Class limit: 11.

THE JOY OF PAINTING WITH PASTELSSix Fridays, January 10-February 14, 1:00-3:00pmLearn to paint with pastels with Marie Sheehy-Walker; for both beginners and continuing students. Fee: $138. Class limit: 18.

TOPICS IN ART: WATERCOLOR LOVEFour Mondays, January 6-February 3, 10:00am-12:00pm (No class 1/20)In this workshop led by Helen Murdock-Prep, students will be encouraged to experiment with the way paint, water, and paper work together to create luminous effects. Fee: $80. Class limit: 14.

INTERMEDIATE BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATIONFour Wednesdays, February 5-March 4, 6:30-8:30pm (No class 2/12)Liz Fusco returns with a class focusing on creating a red pepper for those who have some experience with botanical art. The first class will concentrate on drawing and the remainder will focus on painting. Fee: $80. Class limit: 16.