From the Director's Desk
Thank you to all the patrons who participated in the Commack Public Library Budget Vote and Trustee Election. I appreciate your continued support. The Friends of the Library Book Sale was very successful and a special thank you goes to all the volunteers!
The Yard Sale and Bike Consignment is just days away. I hope to see you on Saturday, May 5th, right here at the Commack Public Library. I'll be volunteering as well as donating some great items to this cause and I hope you have the opportunity to participate by donating an item or stopping by and purchasing something. For more information about this fundraising event, please read the Friends in the News column on the second page of this newsletter.
Congratulations to Ms. Albano and the Advanced Battle of the Books Team that came in 2nd place in the county-wide competition. This group of enthusiastic and dedicated teens represented us well and I am very proud of them for their commitment.
The Youth Services Department is busy preparing for the 2012 Summer Reading Clubs. Our librarians will be visiting your children's school shortly and talking about some of their favorite books and all the special events that will be going on this summer at the Library. There are studies that show that children who continue to read during the summer perform better in the autumn when school resumes. We strive to make their summer reading activities fun, appealing and rewarding.
For our adult readers, we will be sponsoring our annual adult summer reading program. Please look for more information in the June Colophon about this special event.
The Commack Public Library continues to provide traditional library services while introducing innovative programs to our community. We hope you will utilize all of our services and if you have any suggestions, please let us know!
Laurie Pastore
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Contemporary Book Discussion
CKA730
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
Thursday, May 10th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Twin brothers born from a secret love affair between an Indian nun and a British surgeon come of age in an Ethiopia on the brink of revolution, where their love for the same woman drives them apart.
The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
Thursday, June 14th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Follows the life of Ernest Hemingway's first wife, Hadley, as she navigates 1920s Paris.
Great Books Reading
and Discussion Group
CKA731
Tuesday, May 1st, 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 May 1st to discuss "To Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Sketch" by Immanuel Kant. The reading for June 5th will be "The Chilean Earthquake" by Henrich von Kleist. Both selections can be found in Great Conversations 4, published by the Great Books Foundation, available at the Circulation Desk.
Thank You to Our Neighbors!
We would like to thank the following Commack businesses for their generous prize donations for our adult winter reading club, "Words to the Wise": Friendly's, La Scala, and Subway.
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The Painful Knee: Operative
and Non-Operative Options
CKA825
Thursday, May 3rd, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Register at the Circulation Desk
Conditions involving the knee frequently prompt patients to seek an orthopedic evaluation. Following an evaluation, appropriate testing and treatment, many knee conditions can be diagnosed and successfully resolved through non-operative care. Huntington orthopedist Robert Moriarty, MD, will be at the Library to discuss these various conditions and possible treatments.
Art Lecture and Slide Presentation:
CKA826
Georgia O'Keeffe: Flower Power
Tuesday, May 15th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Register at the Circulation Desk
The New York Times described her as "the undisputed doyenne of American painting" in 1986 when she died at the age of 98. Generations have been stunned, awed and confused by the work of Georgia O'Keeffe, asking the same questions and coming to the same incorrect conclusions. Art historian Lousie Cella Caruso returns to the Library to give this presentation on this unique artist.
The RMS Titanic... Her Final Days
CKA827
Tuesday, May 22nd, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Saturday, May 5th
On a cold April night in 1912, the magnificent new luxury liner R.M.S. Titanic struck an iceberg as she was making her way towards New York on her maiden voyage from England. In a few short hours, she sank beneath the icy waters of the North Atlantic, taking with her the lives of more than 1,500 people. The tragedy shocked the world and, through the years, the legend of this story has continued to grow. Seventy-three years after the sinking, the wreck of the Titanic was discovered 2 1/2 miles below the surface by an intrepid group of oceanographers using state of the art technology. Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they recall the tragic history of the Titanic and the exciting search for her remains. The show will also feature discussions on the technology used to find the wreck and will examine the current controversy over the recovery of artifacts from this site.
Events, Issues & Viewpoints
CKA722
Immigration: Boon or Bust?
Facilitated by Fred Weinberg, M.S. Ed
Monday, June 11th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, May 5th
Come join us for a forum designed to deepen our understanding and offer critical insights into the political, economic and social forces at work in domestic and foreign policy. The first hour is devoted to recent news; the second hour will be an examination and discussion of the complex issues surrounding immigration in our country.
Sweet & Savory Fondue
CKA828
Tuesday, June 12th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Saturday, May 5th
Chef Richard returns to offer the industry's secrets on the popular dessert...FONDUE! He will demonstrate how to make different cheese and chocolate fondues. Participants will have many items to choose from for their dipping pleasure! There will be $5 non-refundable material fee due at the time of registration.
History of Chocolate and Tasting
CKA829
Monday, June 18th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Saturday, May 5th
Join New York's only Chocolate Sommelier Roxanne Browning from Exotic Chocolate Tasting for a guided tasting as she shares artisanal organic dark chocolates from around the world. Learn about the many nuances of chocolate, what to look for or avoid on a label, the health benefits, and the history of chocolate. Discover how cocoa farming helps the rainforests and its indigenous people.
NY & LI Driver Safety Program
CKA732
Monday, May 7th & Tuesday, May 8th
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 or printed from their website.
Photography Exhibit
Solarized Prints by Joe Constantino
In May, the Commack Public Library will feature a photo exhibit of solarized prints by Commack photographer Joe Constantino. Solarization is a process by which an image is partially or wholly reversed in tone. The subject matter of this exhibit varies from photos taken at the new Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, to images captured at various locations, including JFK Airport and New York City.
Besides several exhibits at the Commack Public Library, Joe's photos have been featured at the African American Museum in Hempstead, the Heckscher Museum in Huntington, and the Leepa-Rattner Museum in Sarasota, Florida. His photos are in the permanent collection of a number of museums throughout the country.
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