Henna Happiness for Teens with Trudy Pellegrino

On Thursday, April 21, 3 to 4:30 p.m., come learn about henna, a nonintrusive body art that dates back to 8000 B.C. Discover how to create beautiful designs using this ancient art. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Cartooning for Teens presented by Chris Carroll

On Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 p.m., this class is for beginner or intermediate students who enjoy the art of drawing their favorite cartoon, storybook, and comic-book characters. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Homemade Hot Pretzel Making for Teens

Presented by Katherine Giouvalakis. On Monday, March 14, from 7 to 8 p.m., have fun learning how to make homemade hot pretzels. You will be mixing, kneading, and shaping your own pretzel. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Henna Happiness for Tweens presented by Trudy Pellegrino

On Thursday, April 21, 4:45 to 6:15 p.m., come learn about henna, a nonintrusive body art that dates back to 8000 B.C. Discover how to create beautiful designs using this ancient art. For grades 5 and 6. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Chop! Chop! Wok! Wok! presented by The Passionate Palate

On Thursday, April 21, 11:30 a.m., come explore how Asian cooking can have you stirring up a storm! Using different utensils and perhaps even chopsticks, the children will create many fascinating snacks. For grades 1-4. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Wok and Roll presented by The Passionate Palate

On Thursday, April 21, 10:30 a.m., we will explore the flavors of Asian cuisine by creating a classic stir fry. Children will use rice paper to make vegetable spring rolls and will also try their hand at using chopsticks. For students in pre-K and K. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Erik’s Reptiles Edventures

Presented by Erik’s Reptile Edventures. On Wednesday, April 20, 6:30 p.m., join Erik Callender for a live animal show. Meet Godzilla, a green iguana; Fendi, a blood python; and Blueie, a blue
tegu. For grades K and up accompanied by an adult.

Mosaic Art Workshop

On Wednesday, April 20, 2 to 3 p.m. Is art one of your favorite subjects? Then come to this workshop where you will work with a variety of colored tiles to create a work of mosaic art. For grades 5 and 6. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Sing Along with Irv! presented by Irv Plastock

On Wednesday, April 20, 11 a.m., come sing along with accomplished artist Irv Plastock as he entertains us with over 30 songs that have made children smile and laugh through the decades. For ages 2 to 6 and their families.

Living in Space presented by Mad Science of Long Island

On Monday, April 18, 11 a.m., experience the life of an astronaut as you suit up for space- flight. Use teamwork to complete an important space mission, build a model space station, and bring home a Mad Science Cosmic Chronometer to measure the time here on Earth. For grades 1-4. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

The Human Body presented by Mad Science of Long Island

On Monday, April 18, 10 a.m. Come meet Mr. Bones and learn about the muscle and body systems. Children will use a skeleton puzzle to place bones in the right places and remember their names. Bring home your own miniversion of Mr. Bones, and practice! For pre-K and K. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Cartooning presented by Chris Carroll

On Tuesday, April 5, 5 p.m. This class is for beginner or intermediate students who enjoy the art of drawing their favorite cartoon, storybook, and comic-book characters. For grades 5 and 6. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Homemade Hot Pretzel Making presented by Katherine Giouvalakis

On Monday, March 14, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Have fun learning how to make homemade hot pretzels. You will be mixing, kneading, and shaping your own pretzel. For grades 5 and 6. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Beauty of Self-Esteem presented by Susan J. Bodell

On Tuesday, March 8, 6 p.m. Discuss what self-esteem means to you in this interactive workshop. You will also view examples of how the media can distort our idea of what real beauty is. For grades 5 and 6.

Chess for Kids presented by the Long Island Chess Nuts

On Fridays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25, 7 p.m. Have fun learning how to play chess, or learn new moves to challenge your friends with. For grades 1-4.

Opera Video and Discussion presented by William Coble

• I Vespri Siciliani by Giuseppe Verdi on Thursday, March 17, 1 p.m.
  This opera of five acts by the Italian romantic composer Giuseppe Verdi is set to a French libretto by Charles Duveyrier and Augustin Eugène Scribe from their work Le duc d’Albe.
  It is based on a historical event, the Sicilian Vespers rebellion of 1282. It was first performed at the Paris Opéra on June 13, 1855.
• Der Rosenkavalier (The Knight of the Rose) Part 1 by Richard Strauss on Thursday, April 21, 1 p.m. This three-act comic opera was written by Richard Strauss to an original German libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. It is loosely adapted from the novel Les amours du chevalier de Faublas by Louvet de Couvrai and Molière’s comedy Monsieur de Pourceaugnac.

Art Exhibit:Musical Instruments by Marc Josloff

In the Library's library from April 1 to 29. Freeport has long been the home of musicians who have spent their lives entertaining others with their considerable talents. In this exhibition, Mr. Josloff has chosen several lifelong musicians who will present their works of art, including their instruments. Featured exhibitors include Belle Sylvester, Laura and Douglas Mole, and Robert
Raynor.

Art Exhibit: The Logo Game Signs of the Time

In the Library's lobby from April 2 to May 2. The reception: Sunday, April 10, 2 to 4 p.m. Retired graphic designer Seymour Levy uses photos of well-known logos such as FedEx, McDonald’s, and Toys “R” Us to test your mental skills by only showing a portion of the logo, leaving the audience to guess the rest.

Art Exhibit: By Their Own Hands

From March 3 to 31, in the Library's lobby. The reception is Tuesday, March 8, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Freeport’s pre-K to sixth-grade student artists exhibit their extraordinary work. Join the young artists at the March 8 reception.

Job Club

Join our Job Club to obtain support, share information,and network with other members. Facilitated by the Library’s career counselor, this group will meet twice monthly on Saturday mornings. Each meeting will focus on a specific topic relating to job search and/or career advancement. The next Job Club meetings in March and April will be on March 5 and 19; April 2, 16, and 30. For more information, call the JEIC department at 516-379-3274, ext. 504.

Gail Storm Jazz Trio: A Tribute to the Great Women in Jazz

On Sunday, April 17, 2:30 p.m., Gail Storm, pianist and vocalist from New York, who specializes in interpreting and performing classic blues and jazz, will be at the Library. Ms. Storm draws her musical influences from traditional performers such as Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, and Louis Jordan. She has been compared to Diana Krall and Marcia Ball.

Steve Adelson Jazz

On Sunday, April 10, at 2:30 p.m., Steve Adelson, the world’s premier Chapman Stick player, will perform on this unique instrument, which was invented in 1974 by Emmett Chapman. Mr. Adelson will explain the revolutionary techniques he uses on his twelve-string fingerboard. His repertoire ranges from pop tunes to Latin to swing performed in a duo setting with percussion.

Long Island Composers Alliance with Herb Rothgarber

On Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m., LICA will present its annual Music for Students concert. Original compositions by composer members will be presented.

Horowitz/Malamud Duo

On Sunday, March 27, 2:30 p.m., violinist Dr. Isidore Horowitz and pianist Philip Malamud return to the Library for their annual chamber music concert, which has delighted audiences throughout Long Island.

A Tribute to Dorothy Fields

Presented by vocalist and Freeport resident Michelle Crouse, with Paul Joseph. On Sunday, March 20, 2:30 p.m., join us with the music of Broadway lyricist Dorothy Fields will be presented by the dynamic songstress Michelle Crouse, accompanied by composer/pianist Paul Joseph. You’ll hear inspiring renditions of classics such as “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” and “The Way You Look Tonight.”

Humanities Opposites: Beginning with Ireland - A St. Patrick’s Day Concert and Dramatic Reading

Presented by the Aesthetic Realism Theatre Company. On Sunday, March 13, 2:30 p.m., join us for such Irish songs as “Molly Malone,” “Minstrel Boy,” and “Danny Boy.” The program also includes a deep and moving commentary, Good Will: The Greatest Practicality by poet Ellen Reiss.

Superstars of Classical Music

Presented by Philip Malamud, music historian. On Thursday, March 10 and April 14 at 2 p.m., we will see and hear some of the greatest artists of the past (Heifetz, Toscanini, Rubenstein, and
others) perform the timeless classics of Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, and others.

William Frampton, violist

On Sunday, March 6, at 2:30 p.m., violist William Frampton is rapidly emerging as an exciting and unique artist. Mr. Frampton was the winner of two New England Conservatory Concerto
Competitions and a recipient of the Marian Anderson Young Artist Grant. He made his Carnegie Hall recital debut in Weill Recital Hall in 2009.

Library Classical Concerts: 2011-12 Season Auditions

In May, the Library’s Music Advisory Committee will audition classical musicians (vocalists, chamber ensembles, solo instrumentalists, etc.) for the 2011-12 concert series. Interested musicians should send an audiotape or CD (with appropriate mailer for return), a resume, and fee range by May 1, 2011, to Belle Sylvester, Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick
Road, Freeport, NY 11520. For additional information, please call 379-3274, ext. 224, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BUS TRIP on April 26

The Immigrant Experience: The Lower East Side and Tenement Museum
Cost: $83.00 per person (check/money order made payable to Freeport Memorial Library)
DEPART: 10 a.m. (from the Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Road. You can park your car there.)
RETURN: 7 p.m. (approximately)
Enjoy a family-style lunch in one of Brighton Beach’s finest and oldest Russian eateries, Primorski Restaurant. Then take a narrated bus journey through the heart of Brooklyn, passing several immigrant neighborhoods. On Manhattan’s Lower East Side, there will be a pre-museum walking tour of the surrounding streets, then a tour of the Tenement Museum. The cost of the trip is all-inclusive: roundtrip transportation in a luxury coach, lunch, guided museum tour, and gratuities. Freeport residents may sign up at the Circulation Desk starting March 8; nonresidents, starting March 15.

ART LECTURE

Politics, Women, and Style: David, Goya, and Manet
presented by Mary Vahey, art historian.
Wednesday, March 16, 2:30 p.m.
This lecture will examine politics, women, and style as seen through the eyes of three artists from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The three represent the Neoclassic, Romantic, and Realist periods.

Grupo de Conversación de Libros Latinos

Lider: Rose Luna, Jueves a las 7 p.m.

La Muerte de Artemio Cruz por Carlos Fuentes
10 de MARZO
Fuentes realiza una visión panorámica de la historia del México contemporáneo tal como la rememora un industrial y político agonizante. Artemio Cruz, desde su lecho de muerte, recuerda las etapas más importantes de su vida, y en particular cuando luchó en la Revolución Mexicana.

Antología Poética de Federico García Lorca
7 de ABRIL
Federico García Lorca fue un poeta, dramaturgo y prosista español de mayor influencia y popularidad del siglo XX. Abril es el mes nacional de la poesía. Celebre este mes leyendo la poesía de Federico García Lorca.

Clases de Computación para Adultos presentado por BOCES de Western Suffolk

BOCES presentará una serie de talleres prácticos para principiantes en el use de computadoras. La inscripción, está limitada a 16 para clases de Correo Electronico y 24 para todas otras clases. Los residentes de Freeport, pueden inscribirse en el Escritorio de Referencia en cualquier tiempo; la personas que no residen en Freeport, a partir del jueves, 17 de Febrero.

Tercer Grado
LUNES, 7 de MARZO, 6:30 al 8:30 p.m.
El tercer grado es la continuación del programa de Windows con énfasis en menús desplegables y propiedades, la creación de métodos más rápidos, Mi Computadora, y Explorador de Windows.

El Grado Cuarto
LUNES, 21 de MARZO, 6:30 al 8:30 p.m.
Esta clase de dos horas proporciona una introducción a crear las hojas de cálculo en Microsoft Sobresalen.

Internet de Primer Grado
LUNES, 25 de ABRIL, 6:30 al 8:30 p.m.
Aprenda cómo utilizar la barra de herramientas en el navegador, buscadores populares como Google y Yahoo! para encontrar información rápidamente.

Computer Classes for Grown-ups presented by Western Suffolk BOCES

BOCES will present the following series of hands-on, beginner-level workshops for novice users. Registration is limited to 16 for email classes and 24 for all other classes. Freeport residents may register at the Reference Desk anytime; nonresidents, beginning Monday, February 28.

Computer Third Grade
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
A continuation of the Windows environment with emphasis on pop-up menus and properties, shortcuts, My Computer, and Windows Explorer.

Computer Fourth Grade.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Provides an introduction to creating spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.

Internet First Grade
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Learn how to use the Internet browser toolbar as well as and popular search engines like Google and Yahoo! to find information quickly.

Babysitting Workshop presented by Ildi Catuogno, M.S.

On Tuesday, April 12, at 6 p.m., join us for this fast-paced and enjoyable course about learning the skills to become a responsible and confident babysitter. Learn about caring for infants and children (feeding, diapering, etc.), age-appropriate games and activities, life-saving skills, first aid, and interviewing for babysitting jobs. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration. This program is for teens.

Poet Open Mike Night: Celebrating Poetry Month

Presented by the Freeport Memorial Library and Freeport High School. On Thursday, April 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., come share your poems with the community. Presentations will be performed by Freeport students. Bring your original poetry and an enthusiastic ear to this enjoyable evening.

Video Courses presented by William Coble

On Tuesdays, 1 p.m., join William Coble as he presents the series entitled, How to Listen To and Understand Great Music. In this definitive course, Professor Robert Greenburg explains the language of music from terms and techniques to the composers who put the elements together to create the wonderful music we listen to.

March 1, parts 1 & 2
March 15, parts 3 & 4
March 22, parts 5 & 6
March 29, parts 7 & 8
April 5, parts 9 & 10
April 10, parts 11 & 12
April 26, parts 13 & 14

Long Island Reads 2011: A Dramatic Reading of Sag Harbor

On Monday, April 11, 3 p.m. join David Houston in an hour-long dramatic reading of scenes from Colson Whitehead’s absorbing novel. In addition, Mr. Houston will present firsthand accounts of
the settlement and growth of the famous and fascinating Long Island village of Sag Harbor from 1707 to the present.

Soul with Heart Book Club with Ronnie Tiffany

The Professor’s Daughter by Emily Raboteau
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Her family devastated by an accident that has left her brilliant brother in a vegetative state, biracial college student Emma Boudreau struggles with a chronic nervous rash and sleepwalking tendencies as she undergoes a journey of self-discovery.

Mudbound by Hillary Jordan
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
A college-educated schoolteacher becomes a reluctant farmer’s wife when her husband buys a farm on the Mississippi Delta; a farm she nicknames Mudbound.

Great Books with William Coble

On TUESDAYS, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride
Good Country People by Flannery O’Connor
MARCH 8
Thirty-three-year-old Joy Hopewell has earned a Ph.D. in philosophy, but she has no common sense. In an act of rebellion, she changes her name to Hulga. When a worldly Bible salesman manages to seduce Hulga, she realizes her scholarly pretensions did not spare her from making a foolish decision.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Envy
Roman Fever by Edith Wharton
APRIL 12
Mrs. Ansley and Mrs. Slade have practically grown up together, and they think they know everything about one another. But as the story progresses, they realize there is a lot that they have not told each other.

Talking about Literature

Bring a snack and join us for a lively discussion. We provide a beverage and a dessert. Books are available at the Circulation Desk four weeks in advance. No registration required.

The Twentieth Wife by Indu Sundaresan
Leader: Mary Robinson
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 7 to 8:30 p.m., and FRIDAY, MARCH 4, noon to 1:30 p.m.
This novel takes place during the Mughal dynasty of sixteenth-century India. It chronicles the life and times of Mehrunnisa, an intelligent, ambitious, and beautiful young woman who became one of India’s legendary heroines.

Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead
Leader: Suzanne Welker
FRIDAY, APRIL 1, noon to 1:30 p.m., and SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Benji Cooper is the only black student at an elite prep school in Manhattan. Every summer, he escapes to Sag Harbor, where a small community of African American professionals have built a world of their own.

Oprah Book Club with John Zaluski

On SATURDAYS, 2:30 to 4 p.m.

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
MARCH 12
Charles Darnay, an exiled French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer, become enmeshed through their love for the lovely Lucie, all set against the bloody backdrop of the French Revolution.

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
APRIL 16
A summons to meet the bitter, decaying Miss Havisham and her beautiful, cold-hearted ward Estella—and the sudden generosity of a mysterious benefactor—conspire to change Pip’s life forever.

Introduction to QuickBooks

Presented by Western Suffolk BOCES on SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This hands-on course provides an overview of the home and business accounting software. Basic computer skills are required.

Using Nassau Digital Doorway powered by Overdrive

Presented by Librarian Mary Robinson on SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 10 to 11:30 a.m. or WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The Library will hold a demonstration on how to browse, checkout, and download e-books to a compatible e-reader using Nassau Digital Doorway. Class size limited to 10. Please contact the Reference Department to register. Freeport residents register anytime; nonresidents, starting Monday, March 14.

Lunch and Travel, Friday, March 11 at noon

Bring a friend and a brown-bag lunch. A beverage and dessert will be provided.

Places in Plymouth presented by Rebecca Kopcienski.
Ms. Kopcienski will present an overview of Plymouth, Massachusetts, including reviews of restaurants, information on sailing nautical routes of the past, and house tours.

Current Events in Perspective

Join Professor D’Innocenzo-Libresco on Thursday, March 31, at 1 p.m. as he offers his insightful perspective on the people and events that shape our world today. Audience participation is encouraged. This series is made possible by a generous grant from the Dr. Rudolph and Mildred Joseph Foundation.

Are You an Entrepreneur?

On Thursday, March 10, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Community Development Corporation presents a free introductory business-planning course is open to current and prospective small-business owners. The process of developing a business plan for a successful, cash-healthy, and well-managed business will be discussed.

Filling Out Job Applications

On Tuesday, March 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., join Amy Datkun of Long Island Cares as she provides key tips on filling out job applications to optimize your job-searching process.

Women Pilots in World War II presented by Martha Kolodkin

On Monday , March 21, 2 p.m., join our lecture on the women pilots of World War II. It was kept top secret; they were unknown, and they were not acknowledged. Lecturer Martha Kolodkin as she brings the story of these remarkable women to the light of day.

Laugh a Day: Documentary Film and Discussion with director Steven Taub

On Wednesday, March 23, 2 p.m., They say that laughter is the best medicine. Watch the Emmy-nominated PBS film Laugh a Day, and meet the producer/director, Steven Taub. After the film, there will be a discussion about laughter and the fi lmmaking process in general.

News, Notables, and the Nation with Howard J. Shurdut

On Thursdays, March 24 and April 28, 2:30 p.m. Harvard graduate and world traveler Howard Shurdut will explore the events and the movers and shakers shaping our world today. He will offer his opinion and insights for audience debate.

Core Four Business Planning presented by Community Development Corporation

On Monday, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 6 to 9 p.m. COST: $40.

This four-session, 12-hour course will help entrepreneurs understand how to set up a business. The course provides planning concepts and tools to help existing and potential business owners determine the viability of their businesses. For more information and to register, please phone (631) 471-1215 and ask for Core Four.

Lunch and Travel Friday, April 15 at noon

Bring a friend and a brown-bag lunch. A beverage and dessert will be provided.

Williamsburg, Virginia presented by Rebecca Kopcienski.

Enjoy a stroll through the restored streets of Colonial Williamsburg and see what’s new including some of the most glorious gardens and homes on the East Coast.

An Afternoon of Classic Films, FRIDAYS, 3 p.m.

On March 4, Show Boat. Based on Edna Ferber’s novel about the lives and loves of a riverboat theatre troupe along the Mississippi in the early 1900s. Not rated, 108 min., 1951.

On March 11, Carousel. A smooth-talking carnival barker falls in love with a millworker. A story of star-crossed lovers, tragedy, and redemption. Not rated, 129 min., 1956.

On March 18, The King and I. Based on the true story of Anna Leonowens, an English widow who went to Bangkok in the 1860s to serve as governess to the children of the king of Siam. Rated G, 133 min., 1956.

On April 1, Oklahoma! Set in Oklahoma Territory in the early 1900s, this joyous celebration of frontier life is a story of tender romance and dangerous passion. Rated G, 145 min., 1955.

Independent Film and Discussion Series

Join leader: Librarian John Bosco on Tuesday, April 5, at 7 p.m. The film, Wild Grass, a wallet, lost then found, opens the door to Georges and Marguerite’s romantic adventure. As they navigate the social protocols of giving and acknowledging thanks, turbulence enters their everyday lives. Rated PG, 104 min., 2009.

Knitting and Crocheting presented by Lupe Velasquez

On Thursdays, April 7 and 28, 7 p.m., bring your own yarn and needles, and we will help you with your project. Beginners and experienced needleworkers welcome. Please register at the Reference Desk; there is no class limit.

Whitman and Beyond: Fanfares for the Common Man

On Friday, April 8, 2:30 p.m., George Wallace, former Suffolk County Poet Laureate and the Walt Whitman Birthplace 2011 Writer in Residence, will examine how American authors such
as Walt Whitman, Carl Sandburg, John Steinbeck, and Woody Guthrie have celebrated the common man in prose and poetry.

Pulitzer Prize Winner Bernard Malamud

On Wednesday, April 13, 2 p.m., Shula Hirsch, retired Hofstra professor, will lecture on one of the great American Jewish authors of the 20th century. Bernard Malamud wrote eight novels and 54 short stories. His novel The Fixer won both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for fiction.

Golden Age of Radio with Herb Norman

On Friday, April 22, 2 p.m., former broadcaster Herb Norman will take a look back at prime-time radio classics such as Eddie Cantor, Jack Benny, and Fred Allen. The audience will hear selections from old-time radio shows via an antique tabletop radio that has been modified to accommodate a tape recorder and speaker.

Lights! Camera! Trivia! presented by Richard Knox

On Wednesday, April 27, 2 p.m., Film maven Richard Knox invites you to demonstrate your knowledge of films spanning decades of Hollywood movie-making. Mr. Knox will also present still photos and soundtracks from famous films, and will discuss the key elements of a movie montage.

Freeport Cinema

Inception, Friday, April 29 at 3 and 7 p.m. Dom Cobb is adept at stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious of others during the dream state when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb’s rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Rated PG-13, 148 min., 2010.

Welcome New Director

Mr. Ken Bellafiore has been a librarian for over twenty
years and has worked in libraries for thirty years. He comes
to us from Nassau Community College where he has been
a Professor in the Library Department since 1996. If he
looks familiar that’s because he has worked part-time at the
Freeport Memorial Library since 1989, when was enrolled
in the Master Degree program in Library Science at the
Palmer School of Information and Library Science. Ken
was director at Lakeview Public Library from 2007-2008.
He is the current president of the Nassau County Library
Association.