FML News

Book Recommendations

2012-01-26T11:27:00.008-05:00

Fiction

American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin (2011)
Traveling abroad with her mother at the turn of the twentieth century to seek a titled husband, beautiful, vivacious Cora Cash, whose family home in Newport dwarfs the Vanderbilt mansion, suddenly finds herself Duchess of Wareham, married to Ivo, the most eligible bachelor in England. Nothing is quite as it seems, however; Ivo is withdrawn and secretive, and the English social scene is full of traps and betrayals. Money, Cora soon learns cannot buy everything, as she must decide what is truly worth the price in her life and her marriage.

Nonfiction

The Murder of the Century: The Gilded Age Crime That Scandalized a City and Sparked the Tabloid Wars by Paul Collins (2011)
The grisly finds that began on the afternoon of June 26, 1897, plunged detectives headlong into the era’s most baffling murder mystery. Seized upon by battling media moguls Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst, the case became a publicity circus. Reenactments of the murder were staged in Times Square, armed reporters lurked in the streets of Hell’s Kitchen in pursuit of suspects, and an unlikely trio—a hard-luck cop, a cub reporter, and an eccentric professor—all raced to solve the crime.

Freeport Author

2012-01-23T10:55:00.007-05:00

Freeport Author, Virginia Terris

Dr. Virginia R. Terris passed away on January 12, 2012. Dr. Terris was a professor of English at Adelphi University and an accomplished poet. Her poetry appeared in many journals including the New Yorker, Paris Review, Nation, American Poetry Review, and Greenfield Review. Between 1983 to 1987, Dr. Terris served as the Long Island director of the Poetry Society of America.
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THE CANAL IN WINTER

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In the canal the ice thickens
whichever way the wind comes from.
At first a fragile skin at morning
the ice ripples in the light wind.

The wind blows over it. The ice deepens.
Snow drifts across it blows away.
Tides seep over its edges. Freeze.
It grows too large for itself.

Heavy against itself it groans
The ocean under it restless.
Will not stay beneath it.
Will not be still
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Crushing against itself
its crevasses open. I listen
to its snapping through the night.
I turn to the windows
to watch ice tearing itself apart.
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This poem is from Canal: Poems by Virginia R. Terris (1981)

Read All About It!

2012-01-20T09:46:00.007-05:00

Freeport's Historical Newspapers

The Freeport Leader is now online and fully searchable from 1941 to 1990 (except 1945) and from 2001 to 2003. The years 2004 to 2010 should be available shortly.

Since 2005, the Freeport Memorial Library has been digitizing its collection of local newspapers and adding them to the Long Island Memories Digitization Project.

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In addition to the Leader, you can also search:

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Daily Review of Nassau County – March 1921 to June 1921
Freeport News- February 1921 to November 1921
Nassau County Review- January 1899 to March 1921
Nassau Post- January 1914 to July 1918
Queens County Review- November 1895 to December 1898
South Side Messenger- January 1916 to December 1918

2012-01-13T13:52:00.007-05:00

Book Recommendations

Fiction

Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (2011)
Discovering a magical manuscript in Oxford's library, scholar Diana Bishop, a descendant of witches who has rejected her heritage, inadvertently unleashes a fantastical underworld of daemons, witches and vampires whose activities center around an enchanted treasure. Think Harry Potter for adults.

Nonfiction

The President and the Assassin: McKinley, Terror, and Empire at the Dawn of the American Century by Scott Miller (2011)
In 1901, as America tallied its gains from a period of unprecedented imperial expansion, an assassin’s bullet shattered the nation’s confidence. The shocking murder of President William McKinley threw into stark relief the emerging new world order of what would come to be known as the American Century. The President and the Assassin is the story of the momentous years leading up to that event, and of the very different paths that brought together two of the most compelling figures of the era: President William McKinley and Leon Czolgosz, the anarchist who murdered him.

2012-01-06T15:25:00.006-05:00

FML Receives a Grant!

The Library was awarded a $1000 grant by the State Education Department. This Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund grant will be used to digitize over 55 years of the Village of Freeport newsletter.

Freeport began producing an informative newsletter in the early 1950s. The first issue was published in May 1952 and was delivered to residents as part of the electric bill. This practice continued until the 1990s when the newsletter was sent as a separate mailing. In a time before the internet, the newsletter served as a way to communicate directly with the community. Early newsletters include some biographies of Village employees and historical reminiscences of long-time residents. Later editions cover such diverse topics as census data, the Village's anti-blockbusting campaign, urban renewal, and memorials to Freeport's 9-11 victims.

Once digitized, these newsletters will be fully searchable and will be available to everyone on the Long Island Memories digital site (www.longislandmemories.org).

Freeport Author

2012-01-06T10:51:00.007-05:00

Freeport Author: Erik Larson

Erik Larson’s new book In the Garden of Beasts is a New York Times best seller. Larson grew up on North Grove Street and graduated Freeport High School in 1972. He earned his B.A. in Russian history and culture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1976. Two years later, Larson graduated from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in with an M.S. He has been a feature writer for The Wall Street Journal and Time magazine. He also has written articles for Harper’s, The Atlantic Monthly, and The New Yorker. He taught nonfiction writing at San Francisco State, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Oregon. He currently lives with his family in Seattle. Larson’s latest nonfiction book, In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin, tells the story of William E. Dodd who became U.S. ambassador to Germany in 1933.

Larson’s previous books include: The Naked Consumer: How Our Private Lives Become Public Commodities, 1992; Lethal Passage: How the Travels of a Single Handgun Expose the Roots of America's Gun Crisis, 1994; Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History, 1999; The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and the Madness at the Fair that Changed America, Crown , 2003; and Thunderstruck, 2006.

Technology Help @ FML

2012-01-04T20:05:00.007-05:00

If you own an e-book reader, tablet computer, or other electronic gadget and are not sure how to use it, you can make an appointment for quick technical help. This service will include how to download free e-books from the Nassau Digital Doorway. Please sign up at the Reference Desk, call (516-379-3274), email frreference@freeportlibrary.info, or text us at 66746 (start your question with ASKFML) to make an appointment.

eBooks

2012-01-04T19:39:00.007-05:00

Free eBooks @ FML with a Kindle

The Freeport Memorial Library is excited to announce that the Nassau Digital Doorway (Overdrive) ebook collection is now compatible with the Kindle ebook reader. Patrons can now download popular and classic ebooks to a Kindle device or any mobile device running the free Kindle app, such as the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, and more.To get started, visit the Nassau Digital Doorway. Kindle users can browse the collection from a PC or Mac computer, check out titles using a valid library card, and select "Get for Kindle" to deliver the ebook to the Kindle device, or Kindle app. If a title for which you are looking is already checked out, you can reserve it and we will let you know when it is available.

Freeport Author

2012-01-04T19:23:00.007-05:00

Freeport Author/Musician: Reverend Tina Baker

Reverend Tina Baker donated a copy of her new CD A Powerful Worship Experience and DVD This Is It both featuring the Refuge Temple Choir. Reverend Baker graduated from the Refugee Bible Instituteand was ordained in 2002. She is theMinister of Music at Refuge Apostolic Church of Christ in Freeport. Additionally, she is a preacher, teacher, author and songwriter.

Cynthia Krieg, Librarian; Ken Bellafiore, Library Director; Reverend Tina Baker; and Robert Sizemore, Library Staff Member and choir member of Refuge Apostolic Church of Christ.

Bus Trip

2012-01-03T16:11:00.002-05:00

Philadelphia Flower Show
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, COST: $65 per person
Bus departs the Freeport Recreation Center at 8 a.m.

and returns approx. 7 p.m.
America’s first flower show held in Philadelphia, in 1829 has grown to be the largest in the world. Located in the state-of-the-art Phildelphia Convention Center, the show features lectures and
demonstrations, culinary presentations, and 140 marketplace vendors. There are numerous places where you can enjoy lunch while still remaining at the center. The cost includes admission to the flower show and deluxe motor coach transportation. Registration begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, in the lobby for Freeport residents and at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10, for nonresidents. Payment is by check or money order only, payable to the Freeport Memorial Library. No Cash Please!

Freeport Memorial Library Blood Drive

2012-01-03T16:05:00.002-05:00

presented by the
Long Island Blood Services
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1:15 to 7:15 p.m.
This blood drive is in honor of Martin Luther King’s birthday and his dedication to serving and helping others. We as a community can follow in that tradition of reaching out to our neighbors by donating blood and saving lives. Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75 and weigh at least 110 pounds. Bring valid ID and your Social Security number. Please schedule an appointment at the Reference Desk. 516-379-3274

Save the Date!

2011-07-27T15:40:00.002-05:00

Our annual bus trip to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular will take place on Tuesday, November 29 and Thursday, December 8. The cost is $70 per person which includes cost of the show and travel to and from Radio City; lunch will be on your own. Freeeport residents may purchase tickets in the Library's lobby on Tuesday, November 1st; non-residents on Monday, November 7.

St. Francis Hospital Outreach Mobile Van

2011-07-27T15:37:00.003-05:00

On Monday, October 24 at 10 a.m., the St. Francis Hospital Community Outreach Mobile Bus will visit the Library and provide free blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and cardiac screenings. Patient education will be provided. Physician referrals are needed for clients under the age of 18. No registration is required.

So You Want to Be a Ghost Hunter?

2011-07-27T15:33:00.002-05:00

On Sunday, October 23 at 2 p.m., journey with Long Island's most famous pair of ghost hunters as they investigate Long Island graveyards and other haunted locations. Through video, still photography, and voice recordings, Joseph Flammer and Diane Hill of Paranormal Adventurers offer evidence of ghostly phenomena. The audience is encouraged to share their personal paranormal experiences. Please register at the Reference Desk.

Famous Freeporters: Saints, Sinners, and Stars

2011-07-27T15:30:00.003-05:00

On Saturday, October 22 at 2 p.m., join us as the Library welcomes Freeport High School class of 1956 to its 55th reunion and to a presentation on notable Freeporters. We will discuss the lives and accomplishments of local celebrities including Lou Reed, Harold Varmus, Elinor Smith, George Morton Levy, Erik Larson, D'Brickashaw Ferguson, and more.

Resolving Disputes Using Mediation

2011-07-27T15:27:00.002-05:00

On Tuesday, October 18 at 7 p.m., join Jennifer Roache and Greg Santi of R & S Alternative Dispute Solutions to learn about resolving your personal and professional disputes using mediation. Please register at the Reference Desk.

All About eBay

2011-07-27T15:24:00.001-05:00

On Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to noon, Sharper Training Solutions will be at the Library to teach you how to buy and sell items using eBay, one of the most popular online auction websites. Please register at the Reference Desk.

Mind and Memory

2011-07-27T15:21:00.002-05:00

On Wednesday, October 12 at 2:30 p.m., the Visting Nurse Association of Long Island will be at the Library to dispel myths about memory and give you tips for how to improve your memory and when to consult a physician. Please register at the Reference Desk.

Taxpayer's Forum

2011-07-27T15:17:00.003-05:00

On Wednesday, October 5 at 7 p.m., Donald Clavin Jr., receiver of taxes for the Town of Hempstead, will be at the Library to explain how to lower your tax bill through property tax exemptions (Seniors, STAR, Veterans, Disability, Home Improvement, etc.). Find out how to challenge your assessment and receive a tax reduction. Learn about new payment options, and hear a preview of future programs.

WWE History program

2011-07-27T15:14:00.002-05:00

On Sunday, October 2 at 2:30 p.m., Brian Shields, author of the WWE Encyclopedia, a program on the history of the World Wrestling Entertainment. This two-hour program will be very popular so please sign up at the Reference Desk.

Bernard Rader, WWII Veteran and POW

2011-07-27T15:07:00.002-05:00

On Thursday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. join Freeporter Bernie Rader, a rifleman for the 94th Infantry Division, 301st Regiment, who survived captivity and starvation as a prisoner of war, but found friendship among the local countrymen. In 2007, Mr. Rader was awarded the French Legion of Honor for all his efforts in the war.

Making Home Videos Look Proferssional

2011-07-27T15:05:00.002-05:00

On Saturday, September 17 from 2 to 4 p.m., join award-winning film producer and director Carol Mignano as he shows you how to effectively work your camera and shares his techniques on how to create memorable and professional-looking home videos. Bring your video cameras! Please register at the Reference Desk.

Identity Theft presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union

2011-07-27T14:59:00.001-05:00

Do you know how information is stolen? Discover how identity thieves obtain personal information, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you are ever a victim.

Immigration Information Program

2011-07-27T14:57:00.003-05:00

On Thursday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m., Linda G. Nanos, Esquire of the Nassau County Bar Association will answer your questions on various immigration topics.

All About Facebook presented by Sharper Training Solutions, Inc.

2011-07-27T14:52:00.002-05:00

On Saturday, Saturday 10 from 10 a.m. to noon learn everything about Facebook, the popular social networking website. This class is suitable for beginners, so bring your questions. Please register at the Reference Desk.

Welcome Back to Table Theater

2011-07-27T14:40:00.003-05:00

On Thursday, September 8 at 2:30 p.m., The Freeport Memorial Library and Sue Klein are delighted to invite you to enjoy the art of acting while sitting. We will read Neil Simon's Come Blow Your Horn, which can picked up at the Circulation Desk. Please register at the Reference Desk.

Senior Property-tax Reduction for the Village of Freeport and Nassau County

2011-07-27T14:32:00.002-05:00

On Wednesday, September 7 and Monday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment only, Mr. Joseph Mazza will be at the Library to help applicants with annual incomes of less tha $40,000 to complete initial applications and annual renewal forms for property-tax reductions. Bring your renewal form or pick up an application at the Library. Please call the Reference Desk to schedule a one-hour appointment.

Signs of Nonviolence

2011-07-27T14:26:00.003-05:00

Join us as we kick off the Library's participation in the Signs of Nonviolence campaign, a countywide, month-long initiative sponsored by Freeport Pride. The Library will display a banner throughout the campaign, and we have prepared a bibliography of books and materials dealing with nonviolence. The bibliography is available at the Reference Desk.

Anti-Bullying program presented by Jamie Isaacs

2011-07-27T14:22:00.006-05:00

On Sunday, October 2 from 2 to 4 p.m., Jamie Isaacs, the fifteen-year-old founder of the Jamie Isaacs Foundation for Anti-Bullying, will discuss the need for parents and teachers to be aware of bullying situations, and provide various techniques for coping with the effects of bullying. Please register at the Reference Desk.

Book Sale co-sponsored by the Friends of the Freeport Memorial Library

2011-07-27T14:15:00.003-05:00

Starting Friday, September 30 from 1 - 8 p.m.; Saturday, October 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, October 2 from 1 to 4 p.m., the Library will be co-hosting a book sale of gently used books in the lobby of the Library. Bring a friend and buy a book or two.

Fall Festival

2011-07-27T14:09:00.002-05:00

On Saturday, October 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., come celebrate Fall at our fun family festival where we have will have something for everyone! Enjoy the petting zoo, spin art, ring toss, cotton candy, Italian ices, hot pretzels, an inflatable obstacle course, and one of our very own Freeport Fire Department trucks for kids to sit on! At 2 p.m., you can clap your hands and stomp your feet while listening to the Grumbling Rustic Bluegrass Band.

Kevin Maynor, bass and Eric Olsen, pianist

2011-07-27T14:01:00.006-05:00

On Sunday, September 11, at 2:30 p.m., Mr. Maynor will sing Songs and Dances of Death by Modest Mussorgsky, Ruckert-Lieder by Gustav Mahler, and Four Serious Songs by Johannes Brahms.

Berman Does Garland

2011-07-27T13:58:00.004-05:00

On Wednesday, September 14, at 2 p.m., vocalist Lisa Berman becomes Judy Garland as she goes through the repertoire with pianist Stephen Goldstein. Narrator Ruthe McKeown provides the story on the turbulent life and career of Judy Garland.

On A Positive Note

2011-07-27T13:55:00.002-05:00

On Sunday, September 18 at 2:30 p.m., join the Long Island Composers Alliance as they perform a delightful concert filled with original piano solos, duets, and flute music, composed and performed by distinguished members of LICA.

The Latin Jazz Coalition

2011-07-27T13:52:00.006-05:00

On Sunday, September 25 at 2:30 p.m., celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and listen to the rhythms of this multitalented Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and traditional American jazz band.

Grumbling Rustic Bluegrass Band

2011-07-27T13:50:00.003-05:00

On Saturday, October 1, at 2 p.m., as part of the Library's fall festival, stomp your feet to the sounds of traditional bluegrass music!

An Afternoon of Italian Music

2011-07-27T13:47:00.002-05:00

On Sunday, October 9, at 2:30 p.m., performer Gino Napoli will bring you to Italy as he presents authentic Italian music, from old Neapolitan classics to modern Italian songs.

Virtuoso Superstars of Classical Music

2011-07-27T13:45:00.002-05:00

On Thursday, October 13 at 2 p.m., Philip Malamud will present the first of his annual reviews of some of the superstar performers playing in the New York area. You will hear the music of Beethoven, Mozart, and others.

The Broadway You Know and Don't Know

2011-07-27T13:43:00.002-05:00

Presented by the Edgar J. Lehrman Memorial Foundation. On Sunday, October 16 at 2:30 p.m., join soprano/actress Helene Williams and husband Leonard Lehrman in this crossover program, as they sing a dazzaling array of Broadway love songs and showstoppers, from old favorites to undersung gems.

The Merrick Symphony Chamber Orchestra

2011-07-27T13:31:00.002-05:00

On Sunday, october 23 at 2:30 p.m., the Merrick Symphony Chamber Orchestra wil provide us with an entertaining concert with compositions by Mozart, Bizet, Ravel, Vivaldi, Weber, Strauss Sr., Suk (arr.Hayman) with violinist Byung-Kook Kwak.

Freeport Author Neil Curtis

2011-07-27T13:23:00.003-05:00

No God? Know God: The Non-Religious Secret to an Infinite Life by Neil Curtis, with Daihana Torres. The longtime Freeport resident and author is owner of Retro (Al B. White's) on Brooklyn Avenue, is pictured here with town historian and Freeport Memorial Library librarian Cynthia Krieg, donating copies of his new book to the Library.

Free film

2011-07-19T13:51:00.003-05:00

Join us on Friday, July 29 at 3 and 7 pm for a screening of the film, Takers. A notorious group of criminals continue to baffle plice by pulling off perfectly executed bank robberies. When they attempt to pull off one last job with more money at stake than ever before, the crew finds their plans interrupted by a hardened detective who is hell-bent on solving the case. Rated PG-13, 107 min., 2010.

Summer Blood Drive

2011-07-19T13:48:00.003-05:00

On Thursday, August 25, from 1 pm to 8:30 pm, the LongIsland Blood Services will be at the Library to collect blood. Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75 and weigh at least 110 pounds. Bring valid ID and your Social Security number. To schedule an appointment, please call the Reference Department at 516-379-3274, ext. 505.

Nineteenth-Century Vintage Baseball

2011-07-19T13:36:00.003-05:00

During the month of August, curators Marc Josloff and Ed Elmore will display their unique collection of old baseball memorabilia. The reception for this event will be Saturday, August 27, 11 am to 1 pm.

eBooks and Audiobooks online presented by Sharper Training Solutions

2011-06-20T11:13:00.001-05:00

On Saturday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to noon, learn how to download Overdrive eBooks and audiobooks fromt he Nassau Digital Doorway to your ebook reader or MP3 player.

Are you an Entrepreneur?

2011-06-20T11:06:00.002-05:00

Join the Community Development Corporation at the Library on Thursday, July 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. for a free introdutory business-planning course.

Paninis to Go! presented by the Passionate Palate

2011-06-20T10:59:00.002-05:00

On Thursday, August 18 at 2:30 p.m., join chef JoAnn Tiranno of the Passionate Palate and learn all about panini making. There will be a sampling for all. Registration begins on Tuesday, July 5 at the Reference Desk. Limited to 20 adults.

Lawn Care and Our Environment

2011-06-20T10:57:00.002-05:00

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County will be at the Library on Saturday, August 13 at 10 a.m. to discuss how to maintain a successful, low-maintenance lawn.

Bone Health: Prevention and Treatment

2011-06-20T10:53:00.003-05:00

The Visiting Nurse Association of Long Island will be at the Library on Wednesday, August 10 at 2:30 p.m., to discuss the proper way to prevent and treat osteoporosis and osteoarthrities and how to live a more productive life with these conditions.

Core Four Business Planning

2011-06-20T10:50:00.003-05:00

Join the Comminty Development Corporation on Thursdays, August 4,11,18, and 25 from 6-9 p.m., and learn how to set 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. The cost is $40 which will be refunded to those who attend all four sessions.

Scrapbooking for Adults presented by Kathy Giouvalakis

2011-06-20T10:44:00.003-05:00

On Saturday, July 30 at 10 a.m., learn how to create your own unique scrapbook album using all kinds of crafty items. Bring 5-7 pictures and get ready to decorate. Registration begins on Tuesday, July 5 at the Reference Desk. Limited to 15 adults.

Let's Make Pizza! presented Kathy Giouvalakis

2011-06-20T10:38:00.003-05:00

On Wednesday, July 27 from 3 to 4:15 p.m., learn how to make pizza from scratch. Registration begins on Tuesday, July 5 at the Reference Desk. Limited to 15 adults.

What you Should Know about Home Health Care

2011-06-20T10:31:00.003-05:00

On Wednesday, July 20 at 2:30 p.m., the Visiting Nurse Association of Long Island will be at the Library for a discussion about home health care.

Fundamentals of Kayaking presented by Nick DeNezzo, president L.I. Kayak Club

2011-06-20T10:25:00.002-05:00

On Friday July 15 at 7 p.m., learn about the different types of kayaks and which one is right for you. Basic strokes, rescues, how to buy a kayak, and the places where you can kayak will be discussed.

Paddle Smart presented by Richard Teufel of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

2011-06-20T10:13:00.003-05:00

On Monday, July 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., a paddle smart class will at the Library to discuss the parts of your padddle craft, the responsibilities of paddle crafting, how to operate a paddle craft safely, the legal requirements of boating, and what to do in a boating emergency. Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 at the Reference Desk. Class is limited to 20 adults. Cost is $25 per person. Please make out check or money order payable to USCHAUX13-06.

Speedy Pass Mobile Passport Service

2011-06-20T10:10:00.002-05:00

The Town of Hempstead Passport Van will be at the Library on Tuesday, July 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. Please call 516-812-3100 for more information

Obamawala: Tales of Hope and Harmony in Africa and America

2011-06-20T10:00:00.005-05:00

Join Freeport author Bahadur Tejani on Wednesday, July 13 at 2:30 p.m., as he discusses his book, Obamawala, a colelction of stories and hope and harmony from East Africa and America. It is based on the inspiration created by Thurgood Marshall and the American dream of equality and opportunity when Marshall met the author as a student leader in 1963 in Uganda.

Bus trip: Luncheon Cruise on the Bateaux New York and Tour of Grand Central Station

2011-06-20T09:32:00.002-05:00

On Tuesday, August 2, experience the ulimate fusion of gourmet dining and exceptional service in a setting unlike any other; rich hardwood floors surrounded by glass ceiling and walls reveals NYC's magnificent skyline at every turn. Enjoy a delicious luncheon on this boat. Afterward, we will enjoy a guided tour of the marvelous architecture of Grand Central Station. Freeport residents may purchase tickets in the lobby starting Tuesday, July 5; nonresidents starting Tuesday, July 12. Cost is $91 per person. We depart from the Freeport Recreation Center at 10 a.m., and return approximately at 5:30 p.m.

Beethoven and His Masses presented by Dr. Stuart Bailin

2011-06-20T09:30:00.004-05:00

On Thursday, July 7 at 2 p.m., Dr. Bailin will present an informative and entertaining lecture on Beethoven's masses.

Summer Jazz and Latin Classics

2011-06-20T09:27:00.004-05:00

On Wednesday, July, 13 at 7 p.m., join Yamaha artist and pianist Alexander Wu wil perform selections from his new cd, Rhythm Road Across the Americas, a mix of jazz and Latin classics from both Northa nd South America.

Something Special Big Band

2011-06-20T09:20:00.002-05:00

On Wednesday, July 20 at 7 p.m., Phil Costa will be back this summer leading his fabulous 17-piece Count Basie-style big band. They will be performing new jazz along with nostalgic hits from the 1930s to the 1950s.

Margot Leverett and Klezmer Mountain Boys

2011-06-20T09:17:00.003-05:00

On Wednesday, August 10 at 7 p.m., Klezmer meets bluegrass! This eclectic mix of Jewish klezmer ands traditional bluegrass makes for some funny, soulful, and foot-stomping melodies.

From Chopin with Love presented by Dr. Judith Alstadter

2011-06-20T09:15:00.003-05:00

Join Dr. Alstadter for a memorable afternoon of Chopin's piano music, along with a brief commentary on the composer's life and works.

George and Ira Gershwin: Here to Stay

2011-06-20T09:10:00.004-05:00

On Wednesday, August 21 at 2 p.m., join Jeanette Reynolds, Tony Cassano, and Karl Schwartz in a musical cabaret featuring an uplifting array of Broadway, Hollywood, and classical songs from the Gershwin brothers.

Long Island Blood Drive presented by Long Island Blood Services

2011-04-22T13:35:00.002-05:00

On Thursday, May 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Long Island Blood Services will be at the Library to collect blood. Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75 and weigh at least 110 pounds. Bring valid ID and your Social Security number. To schedule an appointment, please call the Reference Department at 516-379-3274, ext. 505.

Holocaust Survivors Remembered

2011-04-22T13:31:00.002-05:00

On Wednesday, May 11 at 2 p.m. join the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, as they present a program about Holocaust survivors. Listen to this riveting lecture by a Holocaust survivor, who will talk about how he lived through the ordeal and what he endured during this disgraceful time in history.

Where Freeport Sleeps sponsored by the Freeport Historical Society

2011-04-22T13:27:00.002-05:00

On Monday, May 9 from 7 to 9 p.m., if you are dying to know more about the lives and final resting places of Freeport’s pillars, killers, and notables, then join us on a virtual cemetery tour where we will discuss the lives of John J. Randall, William Clinton Story, George Morton Levy, Florence Carman, Guy Lombardo, and others.

Book lecture with Cheryl Wills

2011-04-22T13:24:00.004-05:00

On Friday, May 20 at 6 p.m., local author and award-winning NY1 news anchor Cheryl Wills, will discuss her new book, Die Free: A Heroic Family Tale, which tells the courageous story of her great-great-grandfather, Sandy Wills, a runaway slave who joined the fight for freedom during the Civil War.

Memorial Day Observance

2011-04-22T13:22:00.002-05:00

The annual Memorial Day Observance, sponsored by American Legion Post 342, will be held on Monday, May 30 at approximately 10:45 a.m. At the conclusion of the Memorial Day parade, a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Library.

Art lecture: Tiffany’s Laurelton Hall

2011-04-22T13:19:00.002-05:00

On Monday, June 13 at 2:30 p.m., join author Monica Randall for a lecture on Laurelton Hall. Louis Comfort Tiffany, the master glassworks genius, completed his hundred-room Oyster Bay mansion in 1905. It became the setting for some of the most dazzling parties ever hosted in the country. Many of the rare images presented are from a private collection belonging to Tiffany’s granddaughter, Louise L. Platt.

A Tribute to Peggy Lee presented by the Diane Hoffman Jazz Quartet

2011-04-22T13:15:00.003-05:00

On Sunday, May 1 at 2:30 p.m., Enjoy some of Peggy Lee's biggest hits performed by the Diane Hoffman Jazz Quartet. Peggy Lee was first propelled to fame in the 1940s when she sang with the Benny Goodman Band. She wrote hundreds of songs and was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Pete Kelly’s Blues.

Dennis Blackwell, Baritone

2011-04-22T13:11:00.003-05:00

On Sunday, May 15, 2:30 p.m., Mr. Blackwell will perform at the Library. A versatile artist who has received critical acclaim for his work in opera, concert, recital and musical theatre, he has also appeared with the New York City Opera, New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players, and Caramoor Opera, among others.

Freeport Community Chorale Spring Concert

2011-04-22T13:08:00.003-05:00

On Sunday, May 22 at 2:30 p.m., Maestro Gerry Kirby will conduct the chorale in a medley of extraordinary music.

Superstars of Classical Music presented by Philip Malamud

2011-04-22T13:06:00.002-05:00

On Thursday, May 26 at 2 p.m., join us for the third and final part of this series, we will listen to homegrown virtuosos. In the twentieth century, the United States and Canada emerged as leaders in producing worldclass performers. Isaac Stern, Garriote Ohlsson, Joshua Bell, and others will be featured.

Talking about Literature: FRIDAYS, noon to 1:30 p.m.

2011-04-22T13:03:00.002-05:00

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.

Labor Day by Joyce Maynard
Leader: Arlene Guadagno
MAY 6
This book relates a story of love, passion, adolescence, and devastating betrayal as seen through the eyes of a thirteen-year-old boy and the man he later becomes. Henry reflects on the events of a single long, hot, and life-altering weekend.

By Nightfall by Michael Cunningham
Leader: John Zaluski
JUNE 3
Peter and Rebecca Harris have settled into a comfortable midlife with their careers as art dealer and editor respectively, and their daughter in college. But then Rebecca’s brother, who has a history of drug problems, shows up and makes Peter question his life.

Job Club

2011-04-22T13:00:00.001-05:00

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. See flyers for upcoming dates or call the JEIC department at 516-379-3274, ext. 504. The next meetings are: April 30, May 14, May 28, June 11, and June 25.

BUS TRIP: A Day in the Country

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When: Tuesday, JUNE 21; COST: $72 per person
DEPART: 10 a.m. (from the Freeport Recreation Ctr., 130 E. Merrick Road. You can park there.)
RETURN: 6:30 p.m. (approx.)
Travel through the beautiful countryside of the North Fork of Long Island, past family farms and acres of greenery, and enjoy a stroll along the streets of Greenport. We will dine on a delicious lunch at the Sound View Inn, and then we’re off to a wine tasting at Pindar Winery, one of the largest wineries on Long Island. On our way home, we will stop at Briermere Farms to pick up some homemade treats. Freeport residents may sign up starting Tuesday, May 10; nonresidents starting Tuesday, May 17.

Book Sale cosponsored by the Friends of the Freeport Memorial Library

2011-04-22T12:55:00.001-05:00

On Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Library will be cohosting a book sale of gently used books in the lobby of the Library. Bring a friend and buy a book or two.

Landscape Design withTrees and Shrubs

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On Friday, June 3, at 2:30 p.m., learn all about trees and shrubs, which are the backbone of the garden, and how to choose the best varieties for the best locations. This program is presented by the Cornell Cooperative extension of Nassau County.

One Stroke Painting for Adults presented by Karen Davidson

2011-04-22T12:50:00.001-05:00

On Thursday, June 9, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., join us for an afternoon of acrylic painting. Learn to blend, shade, and highlight all in one stroke. No prior art experience necessary. This class is a prerequisite for all future One Stroke classes. Class size is limited to 10.

Garage Sale Gold! presented by Eddie Costello, Sr.

2011-04-22T12:47:00.000-05:00

On Saturday, June 4, 2:30 p.m., Mr. Costello wants to know; do you own something old, unusual, or bizarre? Have you wondered if you own something valuable? Every patron may bring one item for a free appraisal. There is a limit of 40 appraisals for the entire program.

Shades of Grey

2011-04-22T12:43:00.001-05:00

On Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m., there will be a musical tribute to Joel Grey. Conceived, directed, and performed by Bob Spiotto with musical direction by Stephen C. Pagano, this show debuted at Hofstra University to soldout audiences. In a career that was launched in the early 1950s, Joel Grey has created such unforgettable stage roles as the emcee in Cabaret and the title role in George M!

Long Island Blood Drive

2011-04-05T14:47:00.000-05:00

On Thursday, May 12, 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Long Island Blood Services will be at the Library to collect blood. Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75 and weigh at least 110 pounds. Bring valid ID and your Social Security number. To schedule an appointment, please call the Reference Department at 516-379-3274, ext. 505.

Mammography Van

2011-03-01T11:41:00.003-05:00

On Thursday, April 21 from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Town of Hempstead Mammography Van, sponsored by Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., will be at the Freeport Memorial Library. Please call the Town of Hempstead office at 516-882-0630 for further information.

Henna Happiness for Teens with Trudy Pellegrino

2011-02-22T13:24:00.000-05:00

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

2011-02-22T13:23:00.002-05:00

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

2011-02-22T13:20:00.002-05:00

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

2011-02-22T13:18:00.002-05:00

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

2011-02-22T13:16:00.001-05:00

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

2011-02-22T13:15:00.001-05:00

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

2011-02-22T13:13:00.001-05:00

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

2011-02-22T13:12:00.001-05:00

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

2011-02-22T13:11:00.000-05:00

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

2011-02-22T13:08:00.001-05:00

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

2011-02-22T13:07:00.000-05:00

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

2011-02-22T13:05:00.001-05:00

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

2011-02-22T11:56:00.001-05:00

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

2011-02-22T11:55:00.000-05:00

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

2011-02-22T11:53:00.000-05:00

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

2011-02-22T11:44:00.006-05:00

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.