Book Discussion

On Wednesday, November 18, at 2 p.m., Dr. Ba Tejani will present a book discussion on his latest book, Laughing in the Face of Terrorism, a collection of new plays, fresh poems, and old and new stories where the search for harmony is the main theme. Join us for the story of how this marvelous collection came to be created by East Africa’s most versatile writer.

Book Discussion

On Tuesday, November 10, at 10:30 a.m., Arthur Matteson, Lynbrook village historian for over 20 years, will discuss his book, Water and Ice: The Tragic Wrecks of the Bristol and the Mexico on the South Shore of Long Island.

Job Fair coming to the Freeport Memorial Library

On Monday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., we will be hosting a job fair sponsored by the NYS Department of Labor and Hempstead Works. Vendors will be available to review your resume and to ask questions. More information will be in our January/February newsletter.

2010 NYSCA Decentralization Grant Workshop

On Saturday, October 3, at 1:30 p.m., the Huntington Arts Council will at the Library to help individual artists and not-for-profit organizations planning to apply to the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant Program in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. All applicants are required to attend an application workshop. Please RSVP to Huntington Arts Council, 631-271-8423 ext. 16. The deadline for the grant application is Friday, November 6 at 5 p.m.

SAT Workshop for Teens

Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m., beginning September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17. Cost: $80 Non-Refundable. Get ready for the SATs by attending this review workshop at the Library. The workshop will focus on both the math and verbal sections. An $80 nonrefundable fee is due at time of registration. Please make check or money order payable to Melissa Bielawski. Registration is limited. Freeport residents can sign up at anytime; nonresidents can sign up starting September 2.

Defensive Driving (for everyone)

Saturdays, September 26 or October 17, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $30 by check or money order, payable to Freeport Consulting Group, Inc. Nonresidents may register for the September 26 class starting September 17; Nonresidents may register for the October 17 class starting October 8.

AARP Mature Drivers Courses

WEDNESDAYS, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., SEPTEMBER 2 or OCTOBER 7. Cost: $12 for AARP members; $14 for nonmembers, by check or money order payable to AARP. Nonresidents may register for the September 2 class starting August 25; Nonresidents may register for the October 7 class starting October 1.

October is Archives Month

The Freeport Memorial Library, in partnership with the Freeport Historical Society, is maintaining two online resources for Freeport history. Long Island Memories – http://www.longislandmemories.org/. This collection includes over 2,100 images pertaining to Freeport’s history and local newspapers from 1895 are available fully searchable on the web.
Freeport History Blog – http://www.freeportlihistory.blogspot/. com . This portal to historical information about the Village includes population information, biographies of notable residents, urban legends, historical locations and much more.

Lunch and Travel - Friday, September 18 at noon

New England Destinations: Vermont and Maine.
Joyce Baldwin will take us on a trip to two of her favorite New England destinations, Vermont and Maine, with a side trip to New Hampshire.

Círculos de la Conversación/Conversation Circles (Intermedio/Intermediate)

Líderes/Leaders: Mary Robinson and John Zaluski. LOS LUNES/MONDAYS, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
SEPTIEMBRE/SEPTEMBER 14 y/and OCTUBRE/OCTOBER 5.
La Biblioteca Conmemorativa de Freeport continuará el programa popular para ayudar a las personas que hablan español, a mejorar sus habilidades conversacionales en inglés, y las personas que hablan inglés, a mejorar sus habilidades conversacionales en español. Los participantes alternaran conversaciones en inglés y luego en español por intercambios de 15 minutos. No hay maestro ni instrucción requeridos para estas sesiones. También se proveerá refrigerios ligeros. Freeport Memorial Library is bringing back its popular program to help native Spanish speakers improve their English conversation skills and help native English speakers improve their Spanish conversation skills. Participants alternate speaking in English, then in Spanish, in 15-minute intervals. There is no teacher or instruction provided during these sessions. Light refreshments are available.

Nassau County Assessment Outreach Program

Presented by Nassau County Department of Assessment on Wednesday, September 23, 2 to 4 p.m. The Department of Assessment will bring its office operations to the Library. Volunteers will have laptop computers linked to the county’s database to help process your property tax exemption applications such as Basic and Enhanced STAR, Veterans, Senior Citizens, Cold War Veterans, Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker, Disabilities Limited Income, and Home Improvement.

Are You an Entrepreneur?

Presented by Community Development Corporation on Thursday, September 17, 7 to 9 p.m. This 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, business will be discussed.

News, Notables, and the Nation

with Howard J. Shurdut, on Thursday, 2:30 p.m., September 17 and October 22. 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.

Senior Property Tax Reductions for the Village of Freeport and Nassau County

With Joe Mazza on Tuesday, September 8; Friday, September 11; and Monday, September 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by appointment only. Mr. Mazza, a volunteer with Family and Children’s Association, will be at the Library to help seniors, veterans, and those who are physically or mentally challenged complete initial applications and annual renewal forms for property tax reductions. Applicants must have annual incomes less than $40,000. Those renewing their request must bring their renewal forms. Those who are fi ling for the first time may pick up an applications at the Library. Please call the Community Services Desk at 516-379-3274, ext. 207, to schedule a one-hour appointment.

Budgeting and Bookkeeping Workshop for the Layman

Conducted by Georgia Joseph-Grant, public accountant. Part I: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 7 to 9 p.m., and Part II: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 7 to 9 p.m. In today’s tough and highly unpredictable economy, the individual who knows budgeting, bookkeeping, and accounting is in a winning position. Learn how to set monthly targets and prepare for contingencies. Registration is limited to 25 participants.

Putting the Garden to Bed: Fall Gardening

Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension, on Thursday, September 10, 2:30 p.m. A representative of the Cornell Extension will discuss what to do in the garden to get ready for winter. Topics include cleanup, mulching, cutting back perennials, fertilizing, soil pH testing, and composting.

Current Events in Perspective at 1 p.m.

With Michael D’Innocenzo-Libresco, of Hofstra University. on Wednesday, September 9 and October 14. Professor D’Innocenzo-Libresco will offer 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.

Tai Chi for Health and Fitness

Presented by Kathy Waszmer, Certified Tai Chi Instructor from the Arthritis Foundation, Long Island Chapter. Thursdays, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., beginning September 3, 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 8, 15, 22. Back by popular demand, Kathy Waszmer returns for another eight-session course to show you how to tone and stretch your muscles without putting stress on your knees,
feet, thighs, or back. Those who cannot stand for any length of time may participate while sitting on a chair. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Registration is limited to 25 participants.

Computer Classes for Adults

Presented by Western Suffolk BOCES. BOCES will present a series of hands-on, beginner-level workshops for novice computer users. Registration is limited to 24 participants. Freeport residents may register at anytime; nonresidents may register at the Reference Desk beginning Tuesday, September 8.
Computer Kindergarten, on Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to power up the computer, use the mouse, and gain other basic computer skills.
Computer First Grade, on Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to use text files, word processing, and more.

Soul with Heart Book Club - Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese on September 16. This epic story of twin brothers born in Ethiopia to an Indian nun and a British doctor is an unforgettable tale of love, betrayal, exile, compassion, and redemption.

Great Books: Fifth Reading Series with Dave Opatow

A Passage to India by E.M. Forster on September 8, at 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Forster’s novel explores the personal relationship between an Englishwoman and an Indian doctor during the colonial period of India’s history. The novel poses serious questions about race, sex, religion, and truth.

Grupo de Conversación de Libros Latinos

El Juego del Àngel por Carlos Ruiz Zafón. JUEVES, 17 DE SEPTIEMBRE, 7 p.m. En la turbulenta Barcelona de los años 20 un joven escritor obsesionado con un amor imposible recibe la oferta de un misterioso editor para escribir un libro como no ha existido nunca, a cambio de una fortuna y, tal vez, mucho más.

Talking about Literature - Friday, September 4, at noon.

Bring your lunch and join us for a lively book discussion. We provide a beverage and dessert. Books are available at the Circulation Desk four weeks in advance. No registration is required. The book to be discussed will be The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Book leader will be Suzanne Welker. Prince Myshkin, an innocent, saintly man who values honesty and kindness, is beset by tragedy.

Video Course: I, Claudius on Tuesday, September 29 at 1 p.m.

The Robert Graves’ version of I, Claudius will be presented throughout the fall and winter. The story unfolds as the dying Claudius sets down the history of his family. Parts 1 and 2: A Touch of Murder; Family Affairs

Video Courses: Caesar and Cleopatra

Presented by William Coble on Tuesday, September 22. As a transition from Shakespeare to Robert Graves’ I, Claudius, the Library will present George Bernard Shaw’s version of Caesar and Cleopatra.

Video Courses: Shakespeare’s Plays

Presented by William Coble. The Library concludes its series of the plays of Shakespeare. The Tempest (1611), September 1, at 1 p.m., and Henry VIII (1623), September 15, at 1 p.m.

Freeport Cinema at 3 and 7 p.m.

Pan’s Labyrinth on September 25. This chilling fairy tale is set against the backdrop of the fascist regime in 1944 Spain. A child finds a magical world inside a stone labyrinth and uses this fantasy world to deal with the realities of postwar fascist repression. In Spanish with English subtitles. Rated R; 112 min.; 2007.

BUS TRIP

Tour of Brooklyn & the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, NYC. The cost is $76 per person. DATE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27; LEAVE: 10 a.m. (leave from Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Rd.); RETURN: approximately 8 p.m. Enjoy lunch in one of Brighton Beach’s finest and oldest Russian restaurants. After lunch, enjoy a narrated bus journey through the heart of Brooklyn’s immigrant neighborhoods. Next, we visit Manhattan’s Lower East Side, where we will take a walking tour of the streets surrounding the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, which is dedicated to preserving the immigrant heritage of Americans. The cost of the trip includes roundtrip transportation in a luxury coach, tours, lunch, admission to the museum, and some gratuities. Tickets go on sale for Freeport residents in the main lobby on September 1; for nonresidents, on September 8.

Kevin Maynor, Bass - Sunday, September 27, 2:30 p.m.

Kevin Maynor is the first apprentice artist from the West to study at the Bolshoi in Moscow. He is a Fulbright Award winner, a recipient of the George London Award, and a Richard Tucker Career Grant winner. Mr. Maynor will perform Die Winterreise (The Winter Journey) by Franz Schubert and other works. This program was made possible by a generous donation from the Dr. Rudolph and Mildred Joseph Foundation.

Nicholas Pappone - Sunday, September 20, 2:30 p.m.

At the age of 13, after seven years as a child actor, Nicholas Pappone abandoned the stage for the violin. He will perform works by Bach, Franck, Mozart, Kreisler, Wieniawski, and Rachmaninoff.

Leonard Bernstein presented by Phillip Malamud, music historian

On Friday, September 18, at 2 p.m., Dr. Malamud will discuss the multitalented Leonard Bernstein. Extensive video of his performances and excerpts from his stage works, including West Side Story and On the Town, will be presented.

Opera Video and Discussion presented by William Coble

Princess Ida by Gilbert and Sullivan on September 17, at 1 p.m. Princess Ida’s university, established to prove the superiority of the enlightened woman, is invaded by men masquerading as females – with hilarious results.

Marianela Santurio - Sunday, September 13, at 2:30 p.m.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Marianela Santurio, a world renowned Cuban American pianist will present masterworks by outstanding Cuban and European composers.

Art Lecture - Picturing America

On Thursday, September 3, at 1 p.m., Thomas Germano, Professor of Visual Communications at SUNY Farmingdale will provide expert commentary on the National Endowment for the Arts photographic exhibit of famous American art. This powerpoint presentation features reproductions of masterpieces in art, architecture, sculpture, photography, pottery, and furniture. This program has been made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Art Exhibit - 9/11 by Marc Josloff

During the month of September, the 9/11 mural project will be at the Freeport Memorial Library. It is a collaborative effort between instructor/designer Marc Josloff and seven of his junior high art students. This is the first time the mural will be formally presented to the public. A reception will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2 to 4 p.m.

John Starks visits FML

Former New York Knicks player John Starks came to the Freeport Memorial Library to promote the Knicks Read to Achieve program. The program was presented by Power to Learn, a service of Cablevision, and sponsored by Kia Motors and the Knicks. Pictured with Mr. Starks are library staff members Ms. Karen Farrell, Ms. Cindy Soto, and Mr. Andrew Soto.

Tancredi Donation

The Tancredi family of Freeport donated a crêpe myrtle to the Freeport Memorial Library. Ms. Rita Tancredi is shown presenting the tree to Mr. Denton Watson, President of the Library Board.

Video Game Showdown 2009 for Teens

Do you think you’re the best at video games? Then come to our annual competition on Wednesday, August 19th from 2 to 4 p.m., and try your luck.

Young Adult Summer Reading Club Party

On Tuesday, August 18, from 10 a.m. to noon, celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club with us. We will be serving brunch and playing Wii. This program is open to all teens who participate in the Summer Reading Club.

American Karaoke Idol for Teens

Have you ever been told that you could be the next Rhianna or Ne-Yo? Or do you just like to sing? Come show Randy, Paula, and Simon what you’ve got as we play American Karaoke Idol on Friday, August 14 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Make Your Own Jewelry for Teens

On Wednesday, August 12, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., come to the Library and create some cool jewelry such as a bracelet or a necklace using a colorful assortment of stylish beads and charms. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Cookie-Cutter Cake for Teens

On Thursday, August 6, from 5:45 to 7 p.m., MaryAnne Impostato will be at the Library to help you choose a cookie cutter and design your cake using colorful frosting, pastry bags, and tips. Then bring home a cake the whole family can enjoy. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Scavenger Hunt

On Wednesday, August 26, 9 to 11 a.m. It’s time for our annual scavenger hunt! Participate in this hunt at the Library and win prizes. You will be searching for clues before the Library opens at 10 a.m. Be at the north parking lot entrance at 9 a.m. and the Library staff will let you in. Refreshments will be served. For grades 5 - 6.

End of the Summer Reading Club Party 2009 for Tweens

On Monday, August 17, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., come celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club with us. We will be serving lunch and playing American Karaoke Idol. This program is open to all tweens who participated in the Summer Reading Club. For grades 5 - 6.

Summer Reading Club Party: Harry Potter Magic Show

Presented by the Arnie Kolodner Magic Theatre. On Monday, August 17, 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., there will be a party for all those involved in the Summer Reading Clubs. Award-winning magician and actor Arnie Kolodner portrays Professor Dumbledore as he leads the children in a wizarding class at Hogwarts. He causes objects to appear, disappear, transfigure and levitate. From August 1 through 15, Reading Club, members will have to notify staff which party they will be attending. Free tickets will be distributed.

Be Creative with Music

Presented by Pamela Carlton, M.T., B.C. On Thursday, August 13 from 10 to 10:30 a.m.: grades preK to K and 11 a.m. to noon: for grades 1-4. This music workshop will include interactive songs to encourage children to express themselves through musicmaking. A variety of percussion and melodic percussion instruments will be introduced in this enjoyable educational event.

Chasing Rainbows: A Story-telling Musical Concert

Presented by Nadine Scharman, Vivian Israel, and Nicole Padden. On Wednesday, August 12, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This performance of Nadine Scharman’s original book, Chasing Rainbows, will feature multicultural songs from Italy, Spain, Israel, Mexico, Japan and Nigeria. The North Merrick Children’s Choir will be singing. Audience participation will be encouraged.

Video Game Showdown 2009

On Wednesday, August 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. Think you’re the best at video games? Then come to our annual competition and try your luck. For grades 5 - 6.

Cookie-Cutter Cake

Presented by MaryAnne Impostato. On Thursday, August 6, from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Choose a cookie cutter and design a cake using colorful frosting, pastry bags, and tips. Then bring home a cake the whole family can enjoy. For grades 5 - 6. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Dinosaurs

Presented by the Center for Science Teaching and Learning. On Wednesday, August 5, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Examine a dig site, using math as well as science to create investigation grids. Dig for bones and other evidence of early life by using a variety of authentic tools. For grades 1-4.

Wizard Cupcakes on a Cone

Presented by Leslie Vanegas; On Friday, August 7 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. (For grades 3-4). Join us as we create magical wizard cupcakes on a cone. Use your imagination as you decorate your own cupcake using edible treats like icing, pretzels, and candy. Then enjoy eating your wizardly creation as we read a few magical stories. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Freeport Cinema at 3 and 7 p.m.

On August 7, the Library presents, Frost/Nixon: for three years after being forced from office, Richard Nixon remains silent. Then in the summer of 1977, the former president agrees to sit with David Frost for one all-inclusive interview to answer questions about his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency; Rated R; 122 min.; 2008.

On August 21, the Library presents, In Bruges; after a difficult job in London, two hit men are ordered by their boss to cool their heels in Bruges, Belgium. Very much out of their comfort zone, the two men fill their days living like tourists and eventually change their views of life and death. This is an independent film; Rated R; 107 min.; 2008.

On August 28, the Library presents, Body of Lies: in this bold spy thriller, the CIA is on the hunt for the mastermind responsible for a wave of terrorist attacks in Europe. As CIA operative Roger Ferris nears his target, he discovers trust can be just as dangerous as it is necessary for survival; Rated R; 128 min.; 2008.

Identity Theft

On Thursday, August 13, at 2:30 p.m., a representative from the New York State Attorney General’s office will discuss how to protect yourself from identity theft and what steps to take if you become a victim.

Transit Solutions: How to Get Around Long Island for Less

A representative from Transit Solutions will be at the Library on Wednesday, August 12 at 2:30 p.m., for an informative session that includes an overview of Long Island’s transit system and the various options and discounts available. This program is presented by the Metropolitan Transit Association.

Home Staging to Sell Your House

On Tuesday, August 11 at 7:30 p.m., Inside Out Design, Incorporated, will be at the Freeport Memorial Library with some helpful hints about selling your home. If you do not know what home staging is and if you don't know the top ten reasons your house is not selling, Inside Out Design will teach you some easy steps to repair and update your home. Topics will include landscaping, room makeovers, and more.

Home Foreclosure: Where to Turn for Help

On Tuesday, August 4, at 7:30 p.m., Seidia Bernard, Esquire of the Nassau County Bar Association. Ms. Bernard, an experienced commercial attorney, will focus on providing practical advice to homeowners who are facing deliquency and/or foreclosure on their home mortgages.

Spanish for Adults presented by Nassau Community College

On August 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. An instructor from Nassau Community College will begin a four-week beginner’s workshop is for adults who want to learn everyday Spanish words and phrases and for those who just want to brush up on their skills. Freeport residents may register at the Reference Desk anytime; nonresidents register beginning July 14.

Core Four Business Planning

Presented by Community Development Corporation on Mondays, AUGUST 4, 11, 18, and 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Cost is $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 business plans. For more information and to register, please phone (631) 471-1215 and ask for Core Four.

Great Books: Fifth Reading Series with Dave Opatow

On Tuesday, August 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The next reading will be Poetry by Derek Walcott. In 1992, Mr. Walcott became the first West Indian writer to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. The selections chosen for discussion are “The Schooner’s Flight” and “A Far Cry from Africa.”

Video Courses presented by William Coble

On Tuesdays at 1 p.m. The Library continues its series of the plays of Shakespeare with Cymbeline (1609) on August 4 and
The Winter’s Tale (1610) on August 18 & 25.

Talking about Literature - Friday, August 7, at noon

Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner; Leader: Suzanne Welker. Lyman Ward, a retired historian who is ill and wheelchair-bound, researches and writes about his pioneer grandparents. Angle
of Repose was the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1972.

Digital Photography: Memories and Magic

On Monday, August 24, 7 p.m., learn how to use a scanner to preserve and restore your photos and important documents. No registration is required.

Digital Photography: Special Projects

On Monday, August 10, 7 p.m., learn how to use digital photos to make collages, calendars, photo layouts, and more. No registration required.

Microsoft Word (en español)

Presentado por Western Suffolk BOCES en Sabados, de 9:30 a.m. a mediodía; Parte I: 8 DE AGOSTO y Parte II: 15 DE AGOSTO. En este curso de dos partes, usted aprenderá lo basico del
procesamiento de texto y como utilizar Microsoft Word 2007 para crear y corregir documentos. Los recidentes de Freeport pueden inscribirse en el Escritorio de Referencia en cualquier tiempo; los no residents el lunes, 3 de agosto.

Art Exhibit - Abstract Painting by Cristina Artusa

From August 3 to 29, the Freeport Memorial Library will have the artwork of Cristina Artusa on display. Ms. Artusa, a graduate of Molloy College, has had several exhibits on Long Island. Her abstract paintings are created using acrylic paints and a spackle knife.

Merilee’s Melodies: The Music of Harry Warren

Presented by vocalist Merilee Kaufman on Thursday, August 27, at 2 p.m. Ms. Kaufman has studied piano, jazz-dance, ballet, voice, and acting. Harry Warren wrote over 700 songs including “You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby”, and “That’s Amore”.

JazzBone - Friday, August 14, 7:30 p.m.

Performed by Scott Ross, John La’Cella, and Bobby Cattrano. JazzBone is an accomplished group who will perform great jazz music.

Classics to Jazz - Thursday, August 6, 2 p.m.

Presented by pianist and lecturer, Dr. Judith Alstadter. Dr. Alstadter has given concerts and lectures throughout Long Island. She will discuss and play musical selections ranging from classics to jazz.

Freeport Cinema, at 3 & 7 p.m.

JULY 3 - Lovely and Amazing
The Marks family is a tightly knit quartet of women. Jane is the affluent matriarch whose three daughters seem to have nothing in common except a strange sort of idealism. Each of the women seeks redemption in her own haphazard way. This is an independent film. Rated R; 89 min.; 2002.

JULY 10 - Changeling
Single mom Christine Collins leaves for work one day and comes home to find her son missing. five months later, the police return a boy to her, but she knows he is not her son. This film follows her struggle as a woman in 1920s Los Angeles trying to find out the truth about her child.
Rated R; 140 min.; 2008.


JULY 17 - Raise the Red Lantern
Songlian, a young educated woman in China must give up her future to become the wife of a wealthy landowner after her father dies. She soon realizes that her master’s attention carries power, status, and privilege. As the competition for the lord’s favor heats up, each wife schemes to make sure she has the red lantern at her door. This is an independent film. Rated PG; 125 min.; 1991.

JULY 24 - Atonement
Thirteen-year-old Briony forever changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister’s lover of a crime he did not commit. This story unfolds during the course of World War II.
Rated R; 130 min.; 2007.

JULY 31 - Seven Pounds
An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers. Rated PG-13; 123 min.; 2008.

Defensive Driving (for everyone)

MONDAY, JULY 20, PART I and TUESDAY, JULY 21, PART II
Or
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, PART I and TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, PART II

From 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $30 by check or money order, payable to Freeport Consulting Group, Inc. Freeport residents can sign up anytime during July and August. Nonresidents may register for the July 20/21 class starting July 9; nonresidents may register for the August 17/18 class starting August 6. To receive your certificate, you must participate in both Part I and Part II.

AARP Mature Drivers Course

On WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 and AUGUST 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Cost: check or money order payable to AARP; $12 for members, $14 for nonmembers. Freeport residents can sign up at anytime during July and August. Nonresidents may register for the July 1 class starting June 23; for the August 5 class starting July 28.

Blood Drive

On FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2:30 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 know your Social Security number. To schedule an appointment, please call the Library’s Job and Education Center at 379-3274, ext. 504.

Teens

Hip-Hop Dance Class presented by Lancelot E. Theobald Jr.

THURSDAY, JULY 23, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.

Don’t just sit there! Get up and dance! Come join professional choreographer Lancelot Theobald and learn the latest hip-hop dance steps. Create your own dance moves so you can be the life of the party at your next social event.

Teens

Dance Dance Revolution presented by 2 X-treme Entertainment.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Get on your dancing shoes! Dance Dance Revolution has arrived at the Library! Whether you are a beginner or a pro, join us for an afternoon of dancing.

Teens

Rate a Pizza Pie on FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2 to 4 p.m.
Which pizzeria in town makes the best pizza? We will be tasting pizza from different pizzerias in Freeport and judging who makes it best.

Teens

Stenciled Beach Towel presented by Doris Benter. WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 5 to 6 p.m.
Do you love to go to the beach? Or maybe just sunbathe by the pool? Come decorate your own beach towel using stencils and fabric paints. All materials will be provided, even towels. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Rate a Pizza Pie

FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2 to 4 p.m.

Which pizzeria in Freeport makes the best pizza? We will be tasting pizza from local pizzerias and judging who makes it best. For grades 5 - 6.

Endangered Species!

Presented by the Center for Science Teaching and Learning on WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 11 a.m. to noon. Learn about extinct, endangered, and protected wildlife. Rare and unique confiscated pelts, teeth, and dozens of other specimens are the centerpiece of this eye-opening workshop.
For grades 1-4.

Summer Craft Fun

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Come explore different crafts you can make with your child and take home. For grades pre-K to 4.

Hip-Hop Dance Class presented by Lance E. Theobald, Jr.

THURSDAY, JULY 23, 7 to 8:15 p.m.

Don’t just sit there! Get up and dance! Come join professional choreographer Lancelot Theobald and learn the latest hip-hop dance steps. Create your own dance moves so you can be the life of the party at your next social event. For grades 5 - 6.

Mask Creations presented by the Long Island Children’s Museum

MONDAY, JULY 20, 11 a.m. to noon.

Throughout history, people made masks to symbolize spirits, animals, emotions, and characters. Learn about the role masks play in ceremonies, festivals, dance, theater, and fashion. Create your own masks by cutting shapes to build low-relief faces. For grades 1-4. A nonrefundable
materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Wizard Cupcakes on a Cone! presented by Leslie Vanegas

For grades 1-2: FRIDAY, JULY 17, 11 to 11:45 a.m.
For grades 3-4: FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 11 to 11:45 a.m.

Join us as we create magical wizard cupcakes on a cone. Use your imagination as you decorate your own cupcake using edible treats like icing, pretzels, and candy. Then enjoy eating your wizardly creation as we read a few magical stories. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

Finish the Lyrics

TUESDAY, JULY 14, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Think you know all the words to the songs by the popular singers of today such as the Jonas Brothers, Hannah Montana, and Beyoncé? Then come try your luck as we play parts of a song and you try to fi nish the lyrics. Win a prize if you get the most right. For grades 5 - 6.

Summer Crafty Fun prested by Patti Rossi

Ages 3 - 4: MONDAY, JULY 13 and AUGUST 3, 11 a.m. to noon.
Grades 1-4: MONDAY, JULY 27 and AUGUST 10, 11 a.m. to noon.
Come in and get cool while creating some fun summer crafts. Paint and decorate a backyard birdhouse, a stylish beach bag, a sun-out-of -your eyes visor, and a flip-flop frame to hold your summer memories.
This program is made possible by a grant from the Long Island Arts Council.

Creative Summer Origami

Presented by MaryAnn Schlebein-Dawson on FRIDAY, JULY 10, 11 a.m. to noon.

All you need are your hands and some paper, and you can fold just about anything. Learn how to “unfold” the magic in a single piece of paper without using glue, tape, or scissors. For grades 2-4. A nonrefundable materials fee of $1 is due at time of registration.

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

On THURSDAYS, JULY 30 and AUGUST 27, 2:30 p.m. Join Harvard graduate and world traveler Howard Shurdut. We will explore the events and the movers and shakers shaping
our world today. He will offer his opinion and insights for audience debate.

Kayaking on Long Island

Presented by Nick De Nezzo on FRIDAY, JULY 17, 7 p.m. Long Island, with over 1,600 miles of coastline including ocean, bays and rivers, is an ideal place to kayak. Learn about the different types of kayaks and where to kayak. Mr. De Nezzo will also review different strokes, rescue manuevers, and equipment choices.

Surviving the Current Job Market

Presented by Barbara Walters, President of Advantage Search Partners.On WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 7:30 p.m. This workshop is for people who have been laid off, are concerned about losing their jobs, or who want to learn how to succeed in finding the right job.

Are You an Entrepreneur?

Presented by Community Development Corporation on TUESDAY, JULY 14, 7 to 9 p.m.
This 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.

Great Books: Fifth Reading Series with Dave Opatow

A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms by Jonathan Swift. On Tuesday, July 14, at 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy this excerpt from Swift’s most famous work, Gulliver’s Travels, a satire on human nature. This is Swift’s best known full-length work, and is a classic of English literature.

Let’s Talk About It: Love, Forgiveness, and Wisdom

Led by Dr. Annette Labovitz on WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1 p.m.

Atonement by Ian McEwan.
Thirteen-year-old Briony forever changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister’s lover of a crime he did not commit. This story unfolds during the course of World War II. The film will be shown on Friday, July 24 at 3 and 7 p.m. Let’s Talk About It: Love & Forgiveness, a reading and discussion series, has been made possible by a grant from the Fetzer Institute and the American Library Association.

Video Courses presented by William Coble

TUESDAYS, 1 p.m.
The Library continues its series of the plays of Shakespeare.

Pericles (1606)
JULY 7

Coriolanus (1608)
JULY 21 and 28

Talking about Literature - July 10

FRIDAY, noon to 1:30 p.m. Bring your lunch and join us for a lively book discussion. We provide a beverage and a dessert. Books are available at the Circulation Desk four weeks in advance.
No registration is required.

The Gathering by Anne Enright. Leader: Caroline Fenyo.

Nine members of the Hegarty clan gather for the wake of their drowned brother Liam. His sister Veronica remembers the thirty year-old secret he shared with her. It is a betrayal that spans
three generations.

Digital Photography for Beginners

Presented by Stuart Gershon. Our series on digital photography continues with the following programs:

Digital Photography: Your Camera, MONDAY, JULY 13, 7 p.m.
Have a digital camera but don’t know how to use it? This hands-on class will help you fi nd the important features and settings that make using your camera easy and efficient. Registration is limited to 13 participants. Freeport residents may register at the Reference Desk anytime; nonresidents may register beginning Monday, July 6.

Digital Photography: The Secrets of Picasa
MONDAY, JULY 27, 7 p.m.
Learn how to use Picasa, Google’s free photo-editing software. No registration required.

Microsoft Word

Presented by Western Suffolk BOCES.
SATURDAYS, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Part I: JULY 18, Part II: JULY 25
In this two-part course, you will learn the basics of word processing and how to use Microsoft Word 2007 to create and edit documents. Freeport residents may register at the Reference Desk anytime; nonresidents may register beginning Monday, July 13.

Art Lecture

Art Deco Style in Paris and New York presented by Vesna Mison,
artist and art historian.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2:30 p.m.
Art Deco was a popular international art design movement from 1925 to 1939. Ms. Mison will explain how this style manifested itself in architecture, interior design, industrial design, fashion, painting, the graphic arts, and film.

Art Exhibits - Freeport Memories

Reception: SATURDAY, JULY 11, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Freeport Memorial Library and the Freeport Historical Society present an exhibit of photographs of houses, events, and people from historic Freeport. If you have items you would like to share, please bring them to the July 11 reception.

Doo Wop, Rock & Roll, and Country Show

Presented by the Vic Vincent Group.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 7 p.m.
The Vic Vincent Group will perform songs from favorite artists including the Del Vikings, Buddy Holly, and Johnny Cash.

The Concertos of Ludwig van Beethoven

Presented by musicologist Dr. Stuart Bailin.
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2 p.m.
Dr. Bailin will discuss the concertos of Beethoven. He will illustrate this lecture with selections taken from Beethoven’s music.

Punch and Judy Visit the Library for the Summer Reading Club Kickoff Party!

presented by the Long Island Puppet Theatre and Museum on Friday, June 26, 2:30 p.m.
Get ready to laugh out loud when former Freeport resident Roman Valdes and the Long Island Puppet Theatre and Museum visit the library to perform their rendition of Punch and Judy on a reading adventure! This program is for grades K-6.

Defensive Driving (for everyone)

SATURDAYS, JUNE 20, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 by check or money order, payable to Freeport Consulting Group, Inc. Freeport residents may register at any time; nonresidents may register for the June 20 class starting June 11.

Bus Trip Kykuit, North Tarrytown, NY

Date: WEDNESDAY, June 24
Cost: $84.00
Bus leaves: 8 a.m.
Bus returns: 5 p.m. (approx.)
Our first stop will be a tour of the spectacularly beautiful Kykuit,
overlooking the Hudson River, the former home of the Rockefellers.
After a tour of the mansion, we will visit a series of beautifully terraced gardens. Then we will be on our way to the Sea Cove Restaurant for lunch. The cost of the trip includes roundtrip transportation in a luxury coach, admission to the mansion and gardens, lunch, taxes, and some gratuities. Registration for Freeport residents begins on Tuesday, May 5; nonresidents, Tuesday, May 12.

Freeport Cinema, Friday at 3 and 7 p.m.

The Incredible Hulk
JUNE 19
Scientist Bruce Banner desperately hunts for a cure
to the gamma radiation that poisoned his cells and
unleashed the rage within him. Rated PG-13; 114 min; 2008.

News, Notables, and the Nation

with Howard J. Shurdut.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 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.

Introducción a la Búsqueda de Trabajo en el Internet

presentado por Mary Robinson y Elsa Hernandez.
LUNES, EL 22 DE JUNIO, de las 2:30 p.m. a las 4:30 p.m.
La bibliotecaria Mary Robinson y Elsa Hernandez, discutirá
páginas que pueden ayudar con la búsqueda de trabajo en
línea.

Video Courses presented by William Coble

The Library continues its series of the plays of Shakespeare.
TUESDAYS at 1 p.m.

Antony and Cleopatra (1606)
JUNE 2 and 16
Timon of Athens (1606)
JUNE 23
Pericles Prince of Tyre (1606)
JUNE 30

Let’s Talk About It: Love, Forgiveness and Wisdom

Led by Dr. Annette Labovitz.
The Essential Rumi
translated by Coleman Barks
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, at 1 p.m.
Experience the gorgeous simplicity of Rumi’s mystic
poetry. Coleman Barks’ translation has done justice
to the essence of Rumi’s poetry.
Let’s Talk About It: Love & Forgiveness, a reading and
discussion series, has been made possible by a grant.

Soul with Heart Book Club

Seen It All and Done the Rest by Pearl Cleage.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, AT 7 p.m.
Cleage provides an intricate tale of politics, blackmail, and murder.

The “Something Special” Big Band

On WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 7 p.m., Phil Costa leads a 17-piece Count
Basie–style band, performing new jazz and great nostalgic hits
from the 1930s to the 1950s. Five saxophones, four trumpets, four
trombones, four rhythm musicians, and a blues vocalist make for a
terrific sound.

Opera Video and Discussion presented by William Coble

Rusalka by Antonín Dvořák
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, AT 1 p.m.
A unique aspect of this opera is Rusalka, a water nymph, who is
not allowed to speak (or sing) for a portion of the work.

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE

Sponsored by American Legion Post 342. MONDAY, MAY 25, 10:45 a.m. At the conclusion of the Memorial Day parade, a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Library.

Bus Trip to Kykuit, North Tarrytown, NY

Date: WEDNESDAY, June 24
Cost: $84.00
Bus leaves: 8 a.m.
Bus returns: 5 p.m. (approx.)
Our first stop will be a tour of the spectacularly beautiful Kykuit, overlooking the Hudson River, the former home of the Rockefellers. After a tour of the mansion, we will visit a series of beautifully terraced gardens. Then we will be on our way to the Sea Cove Restaurant for lunch. The cost of the trip includes roundtrip transportation in a luxury coach, admission to the mansion and gardens, lunch, taxes, and some gratuities. Registration for Freeport residents begins on Tuesday, May 5; nonresidents, Tuesday, May 12.

Express Yourself @ Your Library: YA 2009 Summer Reading Club!

Summer + Reading = Prizes! Join our Summer Reading Club, and e-mail or write short reviews about the books you read. Reporting starts June 26 and ends August 15. Last day to join is August 13. Review forms are available in the Children’s Room, or you can email your review to us at www.frya@freeportlibrary. info. Prizes can be picked up the next time you’re at the library.

Be Creative @ Your Library!

2009 Summer Reading Club and Read-to-Me Summer Reading Club.
Read six or more books for this Summer’s Reading Club and get invited to a party at the end of the summer. Book reports can be written, oral, or in response to our question spinner. Children who are not reading yet may draw a picture about each book that has been read to them. Register when you come in to report on your first book. Books must be on the proper reading level to be accepted. Reporting starts on June 26 and ends on August 15. Last date to join is August 13. No more than two reports will be accepted at one time. Prizes will be awarded as long as supplies last. Certificates will be awarded for all those registered.

All New Tween Summer Reading Club 2009

Be the first to particpate in a summer reading club designed for 5th and 6th graders. Reporting starts on June 26 and ends on August 15. Books reported on must be on the appropriate level to be accepted. You can either fill out a review form that you can pick up in the Children’s Room or you can email us at fryouthservices@freeportlibrary.info. Prizes can be picked up the next time you are in the library!

Freeport Cinema

FRIDAY, MAY 22 AT 3 and 7 p.m.
Mamma Mia!
A young woman about to be married discovers that any one of three men could be her father. She invites all three to her wedding without telling her mother. Rated PG-13; 108 min; 2008.

Lunch and Travel

United States National Parks from A (Acadia) to Z (Zion).
presented by Irma and Bob Mandel
FRIDAYS, MAY 15 at noon.
American national parks are spectacular: from snow country to wild country, from pristine lakes to primordial ponds, from glistening glaciers to majestic mountains. Experience some incredible sights and wild adventures at our national parks program.

News, Notables, and the Nation

THURSDAYS, MAY 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.

Blood Drive

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1:30 to 7 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 Library at 516-379-3274, ext. 207.

Current Events in Perspective

With Michael D’Innocenzo-Libresco of Hofstra University.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13,1 p.m.
Professor D’Innocenzo-Libresco will offer 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?

Presented by the Community Development Corporation.
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 7 p.m.
This 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, well-managed business will be discussed.

Grupo de Conversación de Libros Latinos

La Suma de los Dias por Isabel Allende.
JUEVES, 28 DE MAYO, 7 p.m.
En las páginas de este libro, Isabel Allende narra con franqueza la histórica reciente de su vida y la de su familia peculiar en California.

Let’s Talk About It: Love, Forgiveness and Wisdom

led by Dr. Annette Labovitz.
The Winter’s Tale
by William Shakespeare
MAY 6
Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale is a pastoral romance written toward the end of his life.

Talking about Literature

Bring your lunch 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 Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Leader: Dave Opatow
FRIDAY, MAY 8, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Encompassing two generations and a rich blend of Chinese and American history, the story of four struggling but strong women reveals their daughters’ memories and feelings.

Soul with Heart Book Club

Drinking Coffee Elsewhere by ZZ Packer.
WEDNESDAY,MAY 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The author’s text, although fiery and precise,
combines tenderness and humor in this collection
of short stories.

Great Books: Fifth Reading Series with Dave Opatow.

TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The Souls of Black Folk: A Selection by W. E. B. Du Bois.
This collection of essays is one of the most challenging books written about race relations.

Opera Video and Discussion presented by William Coble.

Swan Lake by Peter Tchaikovsky.
THURSDAY, MAY 21 at 1 p.m.
Swan Lake, the pinnacle of classic ballet, originated as a set of dances to be performed at home by the children of Tchaikovsky’s sister. Later, lengthened and orchestrated, the ballet was a total failure at its premiere because of inept performances.

Freeport Community Chorale Spring Concert

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2:30 p.m.
Maestro Gerry Kirby has given the Freeport community the gift of glorious choral music for many years. This year he will conduct the chorale in a medley of famous songs from Bach to Sondheim.

The Virtuoso Superstars of Classical Music

Presented by Phillip Malamud, Music Historian.
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2 p.m.
This is the fi nal lecture in a series of three, showcasing
different regions of the world that produced great
musicians. This program will focus on North and South
America. It will feature video recordings by the fi nest
performers of the past and present such as Isaac Stern,
Hilary Hahn, and Marta Argerich, and composers Chopin,
Beethoven, and others.

Jazz It Up with Weill and Wilder

Performed by Diane Hoffman & Co.
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2:30 p.m.
This program highlights the works of Kurt Weill and Alec Wilder. Kurt Weill is best known for his score of The Three Penny Opera, while Alec Wilder wrote many pieces such as It’s So Peaceful in the Country, While We’re Young, and I’ll be Around.

Art Exhibit: The Art of Freeport’s 7th-12th Grade Students

MAY 6 to 29
Reception: THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Freeport’s middle-school and high-school students exhibit their extraordinary work.

The Lincoln Memorial

Presented by Louise Cella Caruso, art historian.
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2:30 p.m.
Architect Henry Bacon and sculptor Daniel Chester French are responsible for one of the most moving monuments of our history. Ms. Cella Caruso will present the story of the men behind this national memorial.

Legacy of New Deal Art on Long Island

Sponsored by the Freeport Historical Society.
MONDAY, MAY 11, 7 p.m.
Dr. Natalie Naylor, professor emerita of Hofstra University, will discuss the WPA and New Deal art on Long Island. Fifiteen minutes prior to the lecture, the group will meet at the Freeport
Post Office to view the murals of WPA artist William Gropper.

BUDGET VOTE: TUESDAY, MAY 19

This past year the Library increased the number of computers available for adults from 13 to 32. A grant was secured to renovate the Children’s Room and to refurbish the circulation desk. During the coming year the Library plans to continue to reconfigure the adult area to provide more effective service.

For Everyone…
Book clubs include Talking About Literature, the Oprah Book Club, Soul with Heart, and Grupo de Conversación de Libros Latinos.

Electronic resources include over fifty subscription databases, including downloadable videos and audiobooks accessible from home through the Library’s website: www.nassaulibrary.org/freeport

For Children and Parents…
Programs include museum passes, tutoring, reading clubs, and parent/child workshops.

For Young Adults…
Programs for students in grades 7-12 include book, music, and film discussion groups, and a
summer reading club.

The support and guidance of volunteers – including the Board of Trustees, the Friends of the Library, and the Art and Music Advisory Committees – make these programs and services possible. Every Freeporter is encouraged to use the Library. The Library is open 7 days a week during most of the year, and 6 days a week during the summer.

The $149,609 (2.77%) overall increase will be funded by the Board using Capital Improvement funds. The proposed budget represents no increase to the taxpayer.

WE URGE YOU TO VOTE ON TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2009.

REGISTRATION: Freeport Schools Administration Building
235 North Ocean Avenue
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., any school day until May 12, 2009
Also May 5 and May 7, from 6 to 9 p.m.

HEARING: Wednesday, May 6, 7:30 p.m., at Atkinson School

BUDGET VOTE: Tuesday, May 19, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
at Archer Street, Atkinson, Bayview Avenue,
Columbus Avenue, and Giblyn schools and the
Freeport Family Community Center.

Music for Students by Students: Long Island Composers Alliance

On Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m., the Freeport Memorial Library will present a concert featuring original compositions by LICA members performed by students. The winning selection in LICA’s Sixth International Musical Composition Contest will be played. This is part of an ongoing project begun five years ago, funded by the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport.

Town of Hempstead Mammography Van Comes to Freeport Memorial Library

The Town of Hempstead Mammography Van, sponsored by Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., will be at the Freeport Memorial Library on Thursday, April 16 between 8:30 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. Please call the Town of Hempstead office at 516-882-0630 for further information.

Bus Trip: NYC: Rubin Museum of Art and Tour of Chinatown

The Freeport Memorial Library will host a tour of the Rubin Museum of Art in Manhattan. After the tour, we will have lunch in Chinatown and then a docent from the Museum of the Chinese in America will lead us on an hour’s tour of Chinatown. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. The cost includes roundtrip transportation in a luxury coach, admission to the rubin Museum of Art, lunch, and gratuities. Tickets for Freeport residents will go on sale March 30 in the Library lobby; for nonresidents, April 6.

Child Safety and Protection Program

On Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to noon, New York Life Insurance Co. will be in the lobby providing free fingerprinting and photos for Child Identification Cards.

Calling All Parents! Join Us For Our Annual Preschool Fair

On Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Freeport Memorial Library will host representatives from local schools will be available to explain their programs and answer your questions about sending your child to preschool. This program is open to the general public, and there is no registration required.

Meet Author, Rochelle Alers!

On Wednesday, February 11 at
10:30 a.m., local artist, Rochelle
Alers will discuss her upcoming
book about a young girl coming
of age during the Civil Rights era.

Bus Trip A Taste of Harlem

DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17; COST: $80 per person.
When it comes to food, Harlem has always been a stellar neighborhood. Ethnic restaurants and small eateries have made Harlem a great place to visit, and the food continues to be a major attraction. Savor the many different delights of the area. This tour will also include a peek inside a historic brownstone. We may also have time to visit the African Market. The cost includes roundtrip transportation in a luxury coach, tastings, brownstone admission, all taxes, and some gratuities. Bus leaves Freeport Recreation Center at 9:45 a.m. and returns at approximately
5 p.m. Freeport residents may purchase tickets in the Library lobby on January 5; for nonresidents, January 12.