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.