Connetquot Public Library Event & Programs

Connetquot Public Library Event & Programs http://www.connetquotlibrary.net/programs/ Subscribe to the Connetquot Public Library's RSS feed to get information on events and programs delivered to your desktop! en Worry-Free Spring Cleaning At Your Library: E-Waste Collecection and Shredding Day http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/17 Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Proper disposal of obsolete electronics and documents reduces the incidence of fraud and identity theft and also saves water, trees and electricity. Bring your personal documents and unwanted electronic materials including computers, monitors, cell phones, electronic games, etc. to the library parking lot. A NAID (National Association for Information Destruction) certified company will destroy your documents on-site while you watch on a video screen. Electronic scrap will be transported to a secure facility that meets all state and federal standards. Items will be destroyed at the facility and sorted for recycling. ewaste 1 Defensive Driving Course for 50 and Over - Morning http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/19 - 04/20 Monday and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Registration begins Tuesday, March 16 for all sessions. Please pay $10.00 fee. Open to district residents only. Limit of 40 persons per class.

The Connetquot Public Library sponsors these Driver Improvement Classes for drivers who are 50 years or older. They have been approved by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for up to a 4 point reduction on your driving record and a 10% reduction of your automobile insurance for a period of 3 years. There is a six hour classroom requirement. You will need to bring your driver’s license and a pen to class. Please do not bring food or beverage (includes water) to class. defensivedriving 2 Defensive Driving Course for 50 and Over - Afternoon http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/29 - 04/30 Thursday and Friday 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Registration begins Tuesday, March 16 for all sessions. Please pay $10.00 fee. Open to district residents only. Limit of 40 persons per class.

The Connetquot Public Library sponsors these Driver Improvement Classes for drivers who are 50 years or older. They have been approved by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for up to a 4 point reduction on your driving record and a 10% reduction of your automobile insurance for a period of 3 years. There is a six hour classroom requirement. You will need to bring your driver’s license and a pen to class. Please do not bring food or beverage (includes water) to class. defensivedriving 2 Defensive Driving Course for 50 and Over - Evening http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/06 - 05/07 Thursday and Friday 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Registration begins Tuesday, March 16 for all sessions. Please pay $10.00 fee. Open to district residents only. Limit of 40 persons per class.

The Connetquot Public Library sponsors these Driver Improvement Classes for drivers who are 50 years or older. They have been approved by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for up to a 4 point reduction on your driving record and a 10% reduction of your automobile insurance for a period of 3 years. There is a six hour classroom requirement. You will need to bring your driver’s license and a pen to class. Please do not bring food or beverage (includes water) to class. defensivedriving 2 Defensive Driving Course for 50 and Over - Evening http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/05 - 04/06 Monday and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Registration begins Tuesday, March 16 for all sessions. Please pay $10.00 fee. Open to district residents only. Limit of 40 persons per class.

The Connetquot Public Library sponsors these Driver Improvement Classes for drivers who are 50 years or older. They have been approved by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for up to a 4 point reduction on your driving record and a 10% reduction of your automobile insurance for a period of 3 years. There is a six hour classroom requirement. You will need to bring your driver’s license and a pen to class. Please do not bring food or beverage (includes water) to class. defensivedriving 2 Beginning Water Color Painting http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/19 Monday 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 15 people.

This workshop will cover the basics of watercolor techniques. Each student will complete a painting and all supplies will be provided. Regina Halliday is the instructor. watercolors 2 Beginning Water Color Painting http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/26 Monday 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 15 people.

This workshop will cover the basics of watercolor techniques. Each student will complete a painting and all supplies will be provided. Regina Halliday is the instructor. watercolors 2 Introduction to Calligraphy http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/20 Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 12 people.

Instructor Mario Politi will teach the basics of Chancery Italic Hand Font. You will be allowed to progress at your own pace and will produce a phrase or quote in calligraphy. Please bring an 8 ½” x 11” notebook with ruled pages and an Elegant Writer Calligraphy Pen (fiber-tipped) to class. calligraphy 2 Introduction to Calligraphy http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/27 Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 12 people.

Instructor Mario Politi will teach the basics of Chancery Italic Hand Font. You will be allowed to progress at your own pace and will produce a phrase or quote in calligraphy. Please bring an 8 ½” x 11” notebook with ruled pages and an Elegant Writer Calligraphy Pen (fiber-tipped) to class. calligraphy 2 Spring Fling Necklace http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/27 Tuesday 6:45 - 8:45 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 10 people. Please pay $12.00 materials fee at registration.

Siobhan Sullivan is back to help you create a fabulous necklace with glass flowers and drippy crystals, just right for spring! springfling 2 Hatha Yoga: In the Iyengar Tradition http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/05 Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 40 people.

Christine Corsa, registered instructor, teaches the Iyengar approach to Hatha Yoga. This program is designed to strengthen and align your body, increase flexibility and stamina and provide you with a feeling of general well-being. Yoga beginners and those more experienced are welcome. Please consult with your doctor if you have any existing medical conditions. It is recommended that you do not eat before class. You will need to bring a thin yoga mat and a firm blanket. hathayoga 2 Hatha Yoga: In the Iyengar Tradition http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/12 Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 40 people.

Christine Corsa, registered instructor, teaches the Iyengar approach to Hatha Yoga. This program is designed to strengthen and align your body, increase flexibility and stamina and provide you with a feeling of general well-being. Yoga beginners and those more experienced are welcome. Please consult with your doctor if you have any existing medical conditions. It is recommended that you do not eat before class. You will need to bring a thin yoga mat and a firm blanket. hathayoga 2 Spring Still Life Workshop http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/17 - 05/18 Monday and Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 20 people. Please pay $8.00 fee for materials.

Create a dramatic still life art work in two sessions under the direction of popular teacher Kari Kaczmarek. Work from a special arrangement of flowers and garden objects. The composition will be spotlighted against a draped background. You may choose to use either watercolors or pastels. springstill 2 Senior Fitness http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/27 Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 30 people.

Ellyn Seltzer leads this basic weight training and body toning class. No floor work is required; chairs are used for both upper and lower body work. A pair of 2 lb. dumbbells is optional. Dress in layers. Please check with your doctor before beginning any workout program. seniorfitness 2 Senior Fitness http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 06/03 Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 30 people.

Ellyn Seltzer leads this basic weight training and body toning class. No floor work is required; chairs are used for both upper and lower body work. A pair of 2 lb. dumbbells is optional. Dress in layers. Please check with your doctor before beginning any workout program. seniorfitness 2 Book Discussion: A Tree Grows In Brooklyn by Betty Smith http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/07 Wednesday 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 12 people.

Eleven-year-old Francie Nolan is the daughter of Irish immigrants who live in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She loves her family, her neighborhood and Brooklyn itself. This coming-of-age novel, set at the turn of the 20th century, is full of joy and heartache for Francie. Her family struggles to make ends meet - her mother Katie cleans the tenement house where they live to pay their rent, put food on the table and clothes on their backs. Francie’s father Johnny is a singing waiter but often finds himself drunk and therefore out of a job. When tragedy strikes the Nolans, life changes for them all, and not always for the better. The children must grow up and help support the family in any way they can, leaving Francie to wonder if her dreams will ever be fulfilled or if she is destined to live the hard life her mother has endured. Smith’s ground-breaking novel paints a nostalgic portrait of early 1900s Brooklyn and its community. Sign up begins Wednesday, March 10 at the adult reference desk. You will receive a copy of the book and discussion questions at that time. bd-treegrows 3 Schumann, Chopin, and Charlie Chaplin http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/18 Sunday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

This year we celebrate the 200th birthdays of two great Romantic composers: Robert Schumann and Frederic Chopin. The Long Island Piano Duo, Yelena and Vladimir Polezhayev, will perform their music as well as the works of other composers of this era and Charlie Chaplin, too! Anton Polezhayev on violin and Simon Polezhayev on double bass complete the family group at this concert. schumann 1 Senior Advocate http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/20 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Jacqueline Fleming, a Senior Advocate from the Suffolk County Office of the Aging, meets with persons 60 and over or their caregivers to provide information and counseling. Sessions are held on an individual basis and it is not necessary to make an appointment. senioradvocate 1 Collecting Coins and Paper Money http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/21 Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Join Louis Cialdella, a graduate of the American Numismatic Association, for a lecture and discussion about collecting coins and paper money. He will give a brief history of money and talk about the ½ penny, 2 cent piece, paper money denominations, silver certificates, the two dollar bill and the new penny. This program is open to coin collectors of all ages but children must be accompanied by an adult. collecting-coins 1 I've Heard that Song Before: The Life and Music of Jule Styne http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/25 Sunday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Peter Morrison and his talented group The Standards will present a lively tribute to the great music man Jule Styne. This entertaining biographical comedy/drama will include many of Styne’s memorable songs. Peter will be at the piano accompanied by percussionist Joe Landolfi. Singers include Kathleen Gubitosi, Shirley Mole and Gregg Sixt. julestyne 1 Gene Keyes: Clarinet Rececital http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/02 Sunday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Join clarinetist Gene Keyes and pianist Daniel Ragone on a musical journey that will take you from the salons and concert halls of Europe in the 1800s all the way to the nightclubs of Argentina in the 20th century, with some interesting musical side trips along the way. Listen to a diversity of selections ranging from a Brahms clarinet and piano sonata to music from a TV soundtrack of a BBC soap opera. There will also be some klezmer style selections and the tango music of Astor Piazzola. genekeyes 1 Wildflowers of Long Island http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/04 Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

At this slideshow/lecture John Potente will introduce you to native wildflowers that will survive on Long Island and explain how you can encourage them to thrive in your own backyard. wildflowers 1 Jo Williamson http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/16 Sunday 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Expressive, up-and-coming singer Jo Williamson will perform the folk music classics of Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Judy Collins and others. jowilliamson 1 Computer Forum: Books! http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/17 Monday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

We'll share websites that will help you find book discussion questions, read-a-likes for your favorite authors and book reviews. We'll also introduce you to social networking sites where you can connect with other book lovers. computer 1 Computer Forum: Books! http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/18 Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

We'll share websites that will help you find book discussion questions, read-a-likes for your favorite authors and book reviews. We'll also introduce you to social networking sites where you can connect with other book lovers. computer 1 Houses of the Hamptons, 1880-1930 http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/20 Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

The epitome of conspicuous consumption, the great phenomenon we now know as “The Hamptons” began as a group of Puritan villages along Long Island’s south shore. Developed originally as a farming community, it was discovered by artists and the fashionably rich at the end of the 19th century. At this slideshow/lecture, Gary Lawrance, architect, writer and historian, explores the architectural variety and achievement as well as the grace and beauty of more than 30 houses of the Hamptons designed by America’s leading architects of the time. houses-hamptons 1 The Pirates of Penzance http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/23 Sunday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

The Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island brings to your library its all-new production with scenery and a fully costumed 30-member cast. Young Frederic has been accidentally apprenticed to a band of pirates and is torn between his loathing for the trade and his affection for the lovely Mabel. Swashbuckling adventure, lilting melodies and clever patter songs in the best of Gilbert and Sullivan tradition make this production a treat for every age. pirates 1 Finding Your Ethnic Origins http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/25 Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Are you trying to locate the town of origin for an immigrant ancestor? There are public records that might help you, or at least provide you with valuable clues. Join us as we explore the various records that could lead you to your ancestor’s town or city of origin. finding-ethnic 1 The Responsible Way to Own a Dog http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 06/02 Wednesday 6:30 - 8:45 p.m.

This class will help you learn about dog ownership including dog behavior, care, laws, dog bite prevention, the importance of socialization, obedience training and ethical obligations. This class will benefit those thinking about getting a dog or those interested in learning how they can provide better care for the dog they already own. Children accompanied by adults are welcomed, but please leave your dog at home. dog 1 Afternoon Movies: Cold Souls http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/25 Thursday 2:00 p.m.

Rated: PG-13; Length: 101 minutes

Paul very well might have found the key to happiness for which he's been searching, soul storage. But complications arise when he is the unfortunate victim of 'soul trafficking.' Balancing a tightrope between deadpan humor and pathos, and reality and fantasy, a true soul searching comedy. cold-souls 1 Afternoon Movies: The Blind Side http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/08 Thursday 2:00 p.m.

Rated: PG-13; Length: 128 minutes

The remarkable true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. blind-side 1 Afternoon Movies: The September Issue http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/15 Thursday 2:00 p.m.

Rated: PG-13; Length: 90 minutes

An unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the making of the coveted September Issue of Vogue in 2007, which was the largest and most sold to date. september-issue 1 Afternoon Movies: The Fantatastic Mr. Fox http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/22 Thursday 2:00 p.m.

Rated: PG; Length: 87 minutes

Mr. and Mrs. Fox live a happy home life with their eccentric son Ash and visiting nephew Kristopherson. That is, until Mr. Fox slips into his sneaky old ways and plots the greatest chicken heist the animal world has ever seen. mr-fox 1 Adult Registration http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/16 - 03/18

The library accepts registration forms on a walk-in basis. Come to your library to pick up the forms you need, fill them out and return them to the circulation desk with your payment in cash or a check made out to the Connetquot Public Library. Forms will be available from Tuesday, March 16 through Thursday, March 18. All forms returned before Friday, March 19 will be computer processed. All processed forms will be mailed back to you during the week of March 22. They will indicate those programs for which you are registered and those for which you are on a waiting list. If you are not registered in a class, a check will be returned at that time. There will not be any refunds once registration is complete. spring-adult 0 Sign-up for Book Discussion: A Tree Grows In Brooklyn by Betty Smith http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/10 Wednesday

Open to district residents only. Limit of 12 people.

Eleven-year-old Francie Nolan is the daughter of Irish immigrants who live in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She loves her family, her neighborhood and Brooklyn itself. This coming-of-age novel, set at the turn of the 20th century, is full of joy and heartache for Francie. Her family struggles to make ends meet - her mother Katie cleans the tenement house where they live to pay their rent, put food on the table and clothes on their backs. Francie’s father Johnny is a singing waiter but often finds himself drunk and therefore out of a job. When tragedy strikes the Nolans, life changes for them all, and not always for the better. The children must grow up and help support the family in any way they can, leaving Francie to wonder if her dreams will ever be fulfilled or if she is destined to live the hard life her mother has endured. Smith’s ground-breaking novel paints a nostalgic portrait of early 1900s Brooklyn and its community. Sign up begins Wednesday, March 10 at the adult reference desk. You will receive a copy of the book and discussion questions at that time. bd-treegrows 3 Sign-up for Book Discussion: The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey by Candicece Millard (“Long Island Reads” selection) http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/07 Wednesday

Open to district residents only. Limit of 12 people.

Theodore Roosevelt’s usual response to setbacks, in this case a presidential defeat, was to round up an adventure and the unexplored River of Doubt tributary of the Amazon sounded like a perfect challenge. Son Kermit and two dozen others, each with unique personal goals, set off in canoes. After encountering impassable rapids and other obstacles, survival quickly became the focus of the entire party. As a former National Geographic writer, Millard deftly recreates this life-threatening voyage. Sign-up begins Wednesday, April 7 at the adult reference desk. You will receive a copy of the book with discussion questions at that time. bd-river 3 Sign-up for Long Island Railroad Trip to New York City http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/24 Saturday

Saturday, May 15 departing from the Ronkonkoma Train Station at approximately 8:40 a.m. (the railroad schedule is subject to revision at press time), returning at your convenience on the same day. Please sign up at the circulation desk beginning Saturday, April 24 and pay $7.75 per round trip ticket. Children under age 5 ride free and do not need a ticket but are required to sign up. 145 tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a limit of 5 tickets per cardholder. No refunds are possible. The person signing up must have an adult Connetquot Library card and will receive a receipt for no more than five tickets.

A representative from the library will meet you in the ticket office at the Ronkonkoma Train Station beginning at 8:15 a.m. You will receive your own return ticket at this time. Board the train as a group at 8:30 a.m. The train departs at approximately 8:40 a.m. and arrives at Penn Station at 9:59 a.m. lirr 3 Voter Informal Meeting http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/08 Thursday 6:00 p.m.

voter 0 Voter Registration http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/06 Tuesday 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.

voter 0 Annual Budget Vote http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/13 Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

voter 0 Book Discussion: The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey by Candicece Millard (“Long Island Reads” selecection) http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/05 Wednesday 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 12 people.

Theodore Roosevelt’s usual response to setbacks, in this case a presidential defeat, was to round up an adventure and the unexplored River of Doubt tributary of the Amazon sounded like a perfect challenge. Son Kermit and two dozen others, each with unique personal goals, set off in canoes. After encountering impassable rapids and other obstacles, survival quickly became the focus of the entire party. As a former National Geographic writer, Millard deftly recreates this life-threatening voyage. Sign-up begins Wednesday, April 7 at the adult reference desk. You will receive a copy of the book with discussion questions at that time. bd-river 3 Long Island Railroad Trip to New York City http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/15 Saturday 8:40 a.m.

A representative from the library will meet you in the ticket office at the Ronkonkoma Train Station beginning at 8:15 a.m. You will receive your own return ticket at this time. Board the train as a group at 8:30 a.m. The train departs at approximately 8:40 a.m. and arrives at Penn Station at 9:59 a.m. lirr 3 Irish History Through Music http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/11 Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

The rebel song has been a mainstay of traditional Irish music for centuries. Although many of these are well-known to American audiences, there are phrases, descriptions and place names in the songs that we are not familiar with. Mike McCormack, the national historian for the Ancient Order of Hibernians, will provide background information for a program of Irish songs performed by John Corr. Corr, a member of the legendary Paddy Doyle’s Boots, will accompany his resonant baritone voice with guitar and 5-string banjo while Mike will employ his bodhran (Irish frame drum). irish-history 1 Eco Del Sur http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/14 Sunday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

“Eco Del Sur” means “echoes of the south” and this group was founded with the goal of celebrating the heritage and culture of the Andean Mountains and other Latin American regions. Their music includes a wide range of styles and rhythms including huayño, sanjuanito, chacarera and joropo, many of which derived originally from the African culture. Eco Del Sur’s various members were born in Chile, Colombia and Ecuador. Come enjoy their intoxicating sound! ecodelsur 1 Computer Forum: How to Be a Good Consumer http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/15 Monday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Learn how to be an informed consumer. Join us for this class to search for articles in Consumer Reports, calculate the value of your car, get your annual credit report, find reviews for electronic gadgets, software and more. computer 1 Computer Forum: How to Be a Good Consumer http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/16 Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Learn how to be an informed consumer. Join us for this class to search for articles in Consumer Reports, calculate the value of your car, get your annual credit report, find reviews for electronic gadgets, software and more. computer 1 Gene Kelly: An American Dancer http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/18 Thursday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

This entertaining multi-media program with Jack Schnur, retired video tape editor for CBS, features video clips from some of Gene Kelly’s most popular films. These include Singin’ in the Rain, An American in Paris, Anchors Aweigh, On the Town, Brigadoon and many more. Enjoy interviews with Mr. Kelly and many of his costars such as Debbie Reynolds, Leslie Caron and Cyd Charisse. Mr. Schnur will perform favorite songs associated with Gene Kelly as you watch the dancer on the screen. genekelly 1 Andrew Wyeth's Women http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/18 Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

This illustrated lecture is a glimpse of the watercolor paintings and meticulous egg temperas of Wyeth’s world—the rolling, verdant hills of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and the rugged coast of Cushing, Maine as well as the women who posed and lived in these locations. Wyeth, who died last year at the age of 92, was considered a realist: his art was seemingly tranquil but vibrates eerily with death, secrecy and sensuality. Louise Cella Caruso, art lecturer, presents this fascinating and well-researched tribute to his work. andrew-wyeth 1 Tagg at Two: Phyllis Tagg, Jazz Vocalist and Pianist http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/21 Sunday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

March is cabaret month and there’s no better entertainer to celebrate with than Phyllis Tagg. She began her career performing at nightclubs throughout Manhattan where Sinatra himself complimented her on her vocal abilities. Miss Tagg will impress you with her wide repertoire, from the standards you love to the best of the newer music. taggattwo 1 SuffolkWave http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/22 Monday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Join us for a demonstration of SuffolkWave, a collection of audiobooks, videos, ebooks and music you can download and enjoy on your home computer or transfer to an MP3 player or iPod. This class will meet in the library’s Computer Forum room. suffolkwave 1 SuffolkWave http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/23 Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for a demonstration of SuffolkWave, a collection of audiobooks, videos, ebooks and music you can download and enjoy on your home computer or transfer to an MP3 player or iPod. This class will meet in the library’s Computer Forum room. suffolkwave 1 Gift Baskets http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/25 Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Learn how to customize and create a well-put-together gift basket. Carrie Malandrino will demonstrate how to put together baskets for a hostess gift, a birthday basket and a shower gift, either on a budget or when you can splurge. giftbaskets 1 Brennan and the Mor http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/28 Sunday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Join us for a musical celebration of St. Patrick’s Day with Bill Brennan and the Mor Band. Sing along to such favorites as the “Wild Colonial Boy,” “Back Home in Derry,” “Irish Rover” and more. brennan 1 Knit/Crochet Studio http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/06 Tuesday 6:30 - 8:15 p.m.

Marion Reiter will be on hand to help you with your knitting and crochet projects. Come any time during the session and join the group for ideas, to progress further in your craft or just to get the hang of a particularly tricky stitch. knit 1 Knit/Crochet Studio http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 05/11 Tuesday 6:30 - 8:15 p.m.

Marion Reiter will be on hand to help you with your knitting and crochet projects. Come any time during the session and join the group for ideas, to progress further in your craft or just to get the hang of a particularly tricky stitch. knit 1 Time Together With Time to Spare http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/11 Sunday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Recently inspired by the music of West Side Story, Yvette Malavet-Blum performs this show of selections from the musical, as well as some classical art songs, selections from the Great American Songbook and samba tunes. Accompanied by piano, guitar and conga drum, Yvette’s style has been compared to Lena Horne but her fabulous throaty voice is all her own! timetogether 1 Computer Forum: Finding Health Information Online http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/12 Monday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Discover a wealth of reliable health information online using the library's subscription databases and free websites. Find out how to research medical conditions, medications, a doctor's credentials or malpractice history. computer 1 Computer Forum: Finding Health Information Online http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/13 Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Discover a wealth of reliable health information online using the library's subscription databases and free websites. Find out how to research medical conditions, medications, a doctor's credentials or malpractice history. computer 1 AARP Senior Citizen Tax Counseling http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/02 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

This is an AARP sponsored program and AARP is asking that you make an appointment in advance.

Starting Wednesday, January 6 any district resident 50 years or older may either call the library at 567-5079 or come to the library to make a one-hour appointment. Please bring last year’s tax returns to your appointment. The appointments will be made on a first-come first-served basis until the appointments are filled. aarptax 1 AARP Senior Citizen Tax Counseling http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/09 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

This is an AARP sponsored program and AARP is asking that you make an appointment in advance.

Starting Wednesday, January 6 any district resident 50 years or older may either call the library at 567-5079 or come to the library to make a one-hour appointment. Please bring last year’s tax returns to your appointment. The appointments will be made on a first-come first-served basis until the appointments are filled. aarptax 1 Book Discussion: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/10 Wednesday 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 12 people.

Lisa See paints a delicate, heartbreaking portrait of nineteenth-century China with her rendering of lifelong friends Lily and Snow Flower. A fan adorned by Snow Flower arrives for Lily when their match as “laotongs” (old sames) is initiated by matchmaker Madame Wang. This fan will serve as a journal of important messages passed between the girls in “nu shu” (a written language used only by women) as they go through foot binding, betrothals to men they have never met, and the demands of married life to bear sons and please their difficult mothers-in-law. Famine and war cannot destroy their fidelity to one another but a misunderstanding in nu shu hurts the considerable pride of Lily, who has married well and is now Lady Lu. Years of painful separation end with a poignant reunion too long in coming. Sign-up begins Wednesday, February 10 at the adult reference desk. You will receive a copy of the book with discussion questions at this time. snowflower 3 Chinese Health Excercises for Seniors http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/02 Tuesday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 45 people.

Experienced instructor George Masone conducts these classes for persons aged 50 or over. Participants will benefit from these gentle exercises and routines that restore balance, energy and health and promote a sense of relaxation and rejuvenation. chinesehealth 2 Chinese Health Excercises for Seniors http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/09 Tuesday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 45 people.

Experienced instructor George Masone conducts these classes for persons aged 50 or over. Participants will benefit from these gentle exercises and routines that restore balance, energy and health and promote a sense of relaxation and rejuvenation. chinesehealth 2 Knit/Crochet Studio http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/09 Tuesday 6:30 - 8:15 p.m.

Marion Reiter will be on hand to help you with your knitting and crochet projects. Come anytime during the session and join the group for ideas, to progress further in your craft or just to get the hang of a particularly tricky stitch. No registration required. knit 1 SAT Prep Course http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/08 Thursday 6:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Please pay $75 non-refundable fee. Open to district residents only. Registration begins Tuesday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m.

Although anyone can register for the student, the student’s Connetquot Library card must be presented at the time of registration. Your library will offer a course presented by Scholastic Test Preparation that is designed as a low-cost program. It will introduce students to the SAT test format, familiarize students with different types of questions, provide numerous tips and strategies and supply practice test simulations. The course will include 10 hours of SAT instruction (five hours in math, five hours in verbal) and related follow-up exercises. Each student will receive a copy of the STP Materials Coursebook, which was designed specifically to prepare students for the SAT format. The instructors are experienced, certified public school teachers with a proven track record of engaging and motivating students. Students are asked to bring a notebook, pen or pencil and a scientific or graphing calculator to class. A check (made payable to Connetquot Public Library) or cash will be required at registration. The library assumes no responsibility for participants’ subsequent score on the SAT exam. sat 2 SAT Prep Course http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 04/15 Thursday 6:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Please pay $75 non-refundable fee. Open to district residents only. Registration begins Tuesday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m.

Although anyone can register for the student, the student’s Connetquot Library card must be presented at the time of registration. Your library will offer a course presented by Scholastic Test Preparation that is designed as a low-cost program. It will introduce students to the SAT test format, familiarize students with different types of questions, provide numerous tips and strategies and supply practice test simulations. The course will include 10 hours of SAT instruction (five hours in math, five hours in verbal) and related follow-up exercises. Each student will receive a copy of the STP Materials Coursebook, which was designed specifically to prepare students for the SAT format. The instructors are experienced, certified public school teachers with a proven track record of engaging and motivating students. Students are asked to bring a notebook, pen or pencil and a scientific or graphing calculator to class. A check (made payable to Connetquot Public Library) or cash will be required at registration. The library assumes no responsibility for participants’ subsequent score on the SAT exam. sat 2 Senior Fitness http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/04 Thursday 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 30 people.

Popular instructor Ellyn Seltzer leads this basic weight training and body toning class. No floor work is required; chairs are used for both upper and lower body work. A pair of 2 lb. dumbbells is optional. Dress in layers. Please check with your doctor before beginning any workout program. seniorfitness 2 Smoking Cessation Class http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/01 Monday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Open to Suffolk County residents. Limit of 25 people. Call the library at 567-5079 starting Monday, January 4 to sign up for this program.

The Suffolk County Department of Health Service offers this free smoking cessation program to residents. Classes are conducted by professional public health educators. Information is provided about the physical, emotional and habitual aspects of smoking. You will be given proven methods for stopping smoking. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is able to offer prescription medication as well as nicotine replacement products such as the nicotine patch, gum, inhaler and nasal spray. These products will be made available under the direction and supervision of a certified health care professional. Only medically eligible participants who are attending classes will receive medications. Post-cessation support groups are held regularly throughout the county. smokingcessation 3 Smoking Cessation Class http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/08 Monday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Open to Suffolk County residents. Limit of 25 people. Call the library at 567-5079 starting Monday, January 4 to sign up for this program.

The Suffolk County Department of Health Service offers this free smoking cessation program to residents. Classes are conducted by professional public health educators. Information is provided about the physical, emotional and habitual aspects of smoking. You will be given proven methods for stopping smoking. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is able to offer prescription medication as well as nicotine replacement products such as the nicotine patch, gum, inhaler and nasal spray. These products will be made available under the direction and supervision of a certified health care professional. Only medically eligible participants who are attending classes will receive medications. Post-cessation support groups are held regularly throughout the county. smokingcessation 3 Smoking Cessation Reunion Class http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/29 Monday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Open to Suffolk County residents. Limit of 25 people. Call the library at 567-5079 starting Monday, January 4 to sign up for this program.

The Suffolk County Department of Health Service offers this free smoking cessation program to residents. Classes are conducted by professional public health educators. Information is provided about the physical, emotional and habitual aspects of smoking. You will be given proven methods for stopping smoking. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is able to offer prescription medication as well as nicotine replacement products such as the nicotine patch, gum, inhaler and nasal spray. These products will be made available under the direction and supervision of a certified health care professional. Only medically eligible participants who are attending classes will receive medications. Post-cessation support groups are held regularly throughout the county. smokingcessation 3 The Isotope Stompers Dixieland Jazz Band http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/07 Sunday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Spring is just around the corner and the Isotope Stompers are here again to raise our spirits with their unique combination of lively music and good humored antics. This year they have performed at weddings, political rallies for national presidential candidates, band shell concerts and Manhattan river cruises. Come celebrate the start of spring with the Stompers’ high-energy renditions of the best of Dixieland music. isotopes 1 Writing the Memoir http://www.connetquotlibrary.org/programs/index.php 03/04 Thursday 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Open to district residents only. Limit of 12 people.

You don’t have to be famous—or even an experienced writer—to chronicle the times of your life. We will examine personal and autobiographical writing in this workshop and you’ll discover your writing voice through reading and group discussion. This workshop is intended for young and old memoirists, and for all levels of writing ability. Eileen Obser is the instructor. memoirwriting 2