From the Director's Desk
As we start another school year, remember anyone can put almost anything on the Internet. Why not rely on the best information available? The Commack Public Library subscribes to many online databases (E-resources) allowing you to search for information in thousands of newspapers, journals, books and more. With local, national and global information on business and finance, health, social issues, literature, culture, and a variety of other subjects, we can satisfy many of your information needs from your home or office twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. These reliable databases are also available in the Library.
With the beginning of the school year, don't forget your children, teenagers and young adults can access Homework Help from the Commack Public Library homepage. Homework Help is an online tutoring service provided free to Suffolk County patrons so they can get the help they need to complete a homework assignment. Students in grades 4 through 12, or even in their freshman year of college, can simply go online to receive homework help from certified tutors in math, science, English and social studies.
The Museum Pass Program is proving to be extremely popular with our patrons. If you haven't heard about this great program, please speak to one of our reference librarians. You can also click on the Museum Pass icon on the Library homepage for more information and to register for one of the passes.
I hope to see you all at the Friends of the Library Yard and Book Sale and Bike Consignment on Saturday, September 25th. I'll be donating my time as well as some yard sale items, to contribute to the success of this great event. Please contribute to this event by donating some items for the Yard Sale and/or attending this Friends happening. For more information, please read the Friends in the News column in this newsletter.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. If you don't have a library card already, stop by the circulation desk or call us at 499-0888 to find out how easy it is to get a library card. It may become the most valuable card in your wallet!
Laurie Pastore
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Sunday Afternoon Concerts
CKA765
Just Sixties
September 26th, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Register at the Circulation Desk
Break out your tie-dyed shirts and rediscover the psychedelic era through music performed by Long Island's number one 60's band, "Just Sixties". Rob, Marty and Don have been playing music together since 1976. Hear your favorite hits (and a few one hit wonders) from The Beatles, Beach Boy, Doors, Rolling Stone, Monkees, Sonny & Cher, The Byrds and more! You'll also hear some interesting facts about the music, the artists and the events of the time. You're sure to have a groovy time!
Women in the Blues
October 24th, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, September 18th
The soulful Gail Storm will present "Women in the Blues" a study of the Classic Blues Women singers through lecture, live performance, and recordings. "Blues Queens" will include Bessie Smith, Sippie Wallace, Victoria Spivey, and Alberta Hunter. Ms. Storm will explore the Blues as a musical and expressive form and will link the Blues Queens to the modern day female Blues artists. Gail Storm is a blues/jazz vocalist/pianist who performs regularly as a soloist or band leader in the New York area.
All About the Internet and Email
CKA764
Thursdays, September 16th & 23rd
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Register at the Circulation Desk
In this hands-on class you will learn how to get online, find information, create an email address, send and receive email, and much more.
Lights! Camera! Trivia
CKA766
Tuesday, September 21st, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Register at the Circulation Desk
Film maven Richard Knox will present this multi-media program which will give you a chance to demonstrate your knowledge of films spanning decades of Hollywood movie-making. Question categories include: film biographies, famous character actors, classic movie quotes, montages, film remakes, scenes from notable films and movie soundtracks. Don't miss a great afternoon of fun!
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Wills and Estates
CKA767
Tuesday, October 5th, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, September 11th
The primary reason for making a will is to leave your property to those you care about in the manner and proportions you choose. However, if you die without one, the allocation of your estate may very well differ from what you desire. Judge John Czygier will be at the library to discuss the importance of having a will and the best way to create one.
Contemporary Book Discussion
CKA730
All Other Nights by Dara Horn
Tuesday, September 14th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Jacob Rappaport, a Jewish soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War, is ordered to murder his own uncle who is plotting to assassinate President Lincoln. After this harrowing mission, Jacob is recruited to pursue another enemy agent, the daughter of a Virginia family friend. But this time, his assignment isn't to murder the spy, but to marry her.
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
Thursday, October 14th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
The world of Olive Kitteridge, a retired school teacher in a small coastal town in Maine, is revealed in stories that explore her diverse roles in many lives, including a lounge singer haunted by a past love, her stoic husband, and her own resentful son.
Great Books Reading and Discussion Group
CKA731
Tuesday, September 7th, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Great Books Reading and Discussion Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month, September through June. The next meeting will take place on September 7th to discuss "Death in the Woods" by Sherwood Anderson. The reading for October 5th will be "The Garden of Forking Paths" by Jorge Luis Borges. Both selections can be found in Great Conversations 3, published by the Great Books Foundation, available at the Circulation Desk.
NY & Long Island Driver Safety Program
CKA732
Thursday, September 23rd & Monday, September 27th
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
This 6-hour classroom course is taught by a certified instructor. Participants are entitled to three years of insurance premium savings and four points reduced from their driving record. For further information, call the NY & LI Driver Safety Program at 757-1607. The fee is $36. APPLICATIONS MAY BE PICKED UP AT THE LIBRARY.
Please Contribute to Our Food Drive!
The Commack Public library will be participating in a food drive with the Long Island Cares Harry Chapin Food Bank, and will have a bin in the lobby through September. Please donate non-perishable food items or personal care items, such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, diapers, etc.
In Our Display Case: Homemade Dolls
This month's display case features a delightful collection of homemade dolls created by patron Rita Pal. Growing up, Mrs. Pal was attracted to crafts as a pastime. She took many courses in high school such as doll making, beading, Japanese silk flower making and arrangement and macramé. Although family responsibilities now keep her from spending a lot of time on crafting, she is pleased to display some of the dolls and their outfits she has made over the years.
Museum Pass Registration
Beginning in September, you may now reserve one of our popular museum passes online. Just go to our website, click on the link for Museum Passes and follow the instructions. Please remember that you can still reserve the passes in person at the Reference Desk or by calling the Library at 499-0888.
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