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1 November/December 2016 Glen Cove Public Library Newsletter A 1966 LONG ISLAND CHRISTMAS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 7PM Take a break from all of the holiday shopping and spend a festive evening at the Library! For those who grew up on Long Island fifty years ago, join us as we celebrate the world of 1966 as it was. Historian Barry Rivadue will discuss the 1966 holiday season s toys, music, movies and the malls - but above all - he ll bring back the family memories and inspiring hopes of the holiday season. Don t miss this special holiday program! Registration is encouraged. Please register online through the Adult Services tab at or call the Reference BOOK DISCUSSION FLIGHT OF THE SPARROW BY AMY BELDING BROWN WITH JAN ANGLISS & ELIZABETH HOGAN TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2PM Amy Belding Brown s historical novel, Flight of the Sparrow, is based on the life of Mary Rowlandson. It s an authentic novel of Indian captivity in Colonial America which explores the real meanings of faith, freedom and acceptance. Copies of Flight of the Sparrow are available at the Reference desk. NO PRINTER? NO PROBLEM! The Glen Cove Public Library is pleased to announce that you can now submit documents or photos for printing from any Wi-Fi or internet connected device using PrinterOn Mobile Printing Solutions. This secure, web-based service allows you to upload your documents to a web printing portal - just come to the Library within twenty-four hours to claim and release your print jobs. The cost is $.10 per page for a black and white copy and $.35 per page for color. PrinterOn also has mobile printing apps for ios and Android devices which allow you to search for and print to all PrinterOn locations. Visit our homepage, glencovelibrary.org, for additional information about this useful service. AUTHOR VISITS Refreshments will be served and a book signing will follow the talk. DEBORAH FLACE-CHIN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 7PM Join us as local author Deborah Flace-Chin discusses her two recently published novels. Second Chances is a passionate debut novel that explores the lessons of life and love learned by those who live in small town Buttermilk Falls. Its follow-up title, Second Thoughts: A Buttermilk Falls Romance, will also be discussed. ALYSON RICHMAN TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7PM THE VELVET HOURS We are pleased to welcome the international bestselling author of The Lost Wife and The Garden of Letters, Alyson Richman. The Velvet Hours is a story inspired by true events of two women pursuing freedom and independence in Paris during World War II. 1.

2 Registration is encouraged. Please register online through the Adult Services tab at or call the Reference SUNDAY CONCERTS AT THE LIBRARY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ACOUSTICALLY CORRECT PRESENTS: HANDLE WITH CARE THE TRAVELING WILBURYS TRIBUTE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2PM Singing guitar duo Acoustically Correct features Rick Laban and Matt Krohn. They will pay tribute to the Traveling Wilburys performing songs by the super-group, as well as songs by each of its individual artists. Enjoy listening to crowdpleasing favorites by Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne. MANHATTAN JAZZ PRESENTS JAZZ CABARET SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2PM Jazz Cabaret features Jazz and Swing instrumentals combined with Cabaret vocal selections incorporating interesting information and interaction with the audience. Song material features standards from the American Songbook as well as Broadway show tunes and favorites by Gershwin, Porter, Berlin and Ellington. Don t miss this unique concert. FRIENDS OF JAZZ HOLIDAY SHOW SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2PM Glenn Baldwin and his jazz ensemble present a one-of-a-kind holiday show. This concert is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. WRITERS GROUP SATURDAYS, NOVEMBER 5 & DECEMBER 3, 10AM If you are a serious writer, come join the Writers Group for a lively exchange of ideas. GOLD COAST STENCIL ARTISANS SATURDAYS, NOVEMBER 12 & DECEMBER 10, 1PM The Gold Coast Stencil Artisans hope to welcome new members to join them in creating unique and beautiful works of art. AN AFTERNOON OF COMEDY: LAUREL AND HARDY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2PM Film historian Larry Wolff offers a lecture on the world s most popular comedy team: Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. This program will feature some of their funniest short subjects, including Two Tars (a silent classic), Brats and their Academy Award-winning Music Box. Memorabilia will be available for viewing and a question and answer period will follow the lecture. HEALTH AND WELLNESS BRAIN FITNESS CLASS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 & THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2PM Back by popular demand! We ll focus on improving memory skills, building brain strength, positive thinking and nutrition for the brain. It s fun, easy and you will be amazed by how you can boost your brain power. This class is for people of all ages! MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM FAMOUS OPERAS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2PM Certain parts of some operas are truly memorable in terms of drama and musical beauty. Dr. Mel Haber will share video clips from Carmen, La Boheme, Aida, Andrea Chenier and Tosca. AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 9AM 5PM The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers (payable by check or money order to AARP). Be sure to bring your AARP membership card with you to get the member rate. Register in person at the Reference desk. 2.

3 MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY FIRST FRIDAY FLICKS Join us on the first Friday of each month to watch the latest movie releases for free on our 80 ultra-high definition television. PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL CLASES DE INGLÉS (ESL) PARA PRINCIPIANTES Aprenda Inglés en la Biblioteca de Glen Cove los lunes de 6 pm a 8 pm de la noche. Las clases van de septiembre 2016 a junio Traiga un giro postal de $40 (money order) y regístrese en el escritorio de Referencia. USE LA BIBLIOTECA PARA APRENDER INGLÉS Aprenda Inglés usando la computadora y su tarjeta de la Biblioteca. Es gratis y puede hacerlo desde su casa también. Para más información venga a y pregunte por su bibliotecaria bilingüe Maria Fernanda Pardo. ME BEFORE YOU FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2PM 110 min. (PG-13) 2016 THE INNOCENTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2PM 115 min. (PG-13) 2016 OTHER UPCOMING MOVIES DISCUSIÓN DE LIBROS EN ESPAÑOL: EL AMANTE JAPONÉS DE ISABEL ALLENDE PRESENTADO POR MARIA FERNANDA PARDO MIÉRCOLES 7 DE DICIEMBRE, 7PM La fascinante y secreta historia de amor y pasión entre Alma e Ichimei es descubierta por Irina, una trabajadora en la casa para ancianos donde Alma vive sus últimos años. Copias del libro están disponibles detrás del escritorio de Referencia. Por favor pida una copia a la Bibliotecaria de turno. CLASES DE COMPUTADOR EN ESPAÑOL MARTES 6:30PM - MIÉRCOLES 6:30PM JUEVES 9AM Y 10AM Ofrecemos clases gratis de computador en español. Aprenda las habilidades básicas necesarias para escribir cartas, hacer anuncios y folletos, formatear documentos, insertar y guardar. También aprenderá como comunicarse, hacer compras, estudiar y mucho más usando el computador. Es necesario registrarse en el escritorio de Referencia. CAPTAIN FANTASTIC TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 6PM 118 min. (R) 2016 ART EXHIBITS INDIGNATION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 6PM 110 min. (R) 2016 NOVEMBER & DECEMBER PAINTINGS BY VICTOR FARFAN LA BIBLIOTECA DE GLEN COVE UN LUGAR DE ENCUENTRO PARA ESCRITORES EN ESPAÑOL TE APUNTAS? Únete al grupo de escritores en español El Sabor de las Palabras que se reúne en la Biblioteca de Glen Cove el cuarto miércoles de cada mes a las 7pm. Durante hora y media, escribimos sobre un tema seleccionado cada semana por uno de los miembros del grupo, y voluntariamente compartimos nuestros escritos. Escritores nuevos y con experiencia son bienvenidos. Para más información pregunte por Maria Fernanda Pardo su bibliotecaria bilingüe. 3.

4 FROM THE ROBERT R. COLES LONG ISLAND HISTORY ROOM For additional information call (516) or HISTORY OF ST. PATRICK S CHURCH In 1900, the congregation of St. Patrick s Roman Catholic Church in Glen Cove constructed a new church to replace a small, outdated wooden structure which they had outgrown. Two wealthy Gold Coast families one from Glen Cove, one from Cold Spring Harbor joined together to contribute a peal of bells to crown the new edifice. The origins of St. Patrick s Church can be traced back to 1849, when Father John McGinnis of Jamaica incorporated Glen Cove into his monthly itinerary of stops to minister to the handful of Catholics who had settled in the small village and surrounding communities. Initially, mass was celebrated outdoors, beneath a mulberry tree near a large boulder at Garvies Point. Soon, the congregation was able to lease a small second story room in a block of stores and offices attached to the grist mill on Mill Street (now Pulaski Street). According to local tradition, they made a small altar and used boards and barrels for seating. With the establishment of the Glen Cove Starch Manufacturing Company (better known as the Duryea Starch Works ) in the early 1850s, many Irish immigrants who had fled the famine and poverty in their homeland were drawn to Glen Cove in the hope of finding work. The congregation grew rapidly. In 1857, then under the leadership of Father Patrick Kelly, they constructed a small, 60 foot by 30 foot wood frame church on a parcel of land which they had purchased for $1,800. The parcel was situated atop a high hill near the corner of modern-day Pearsall Avenue and Glen Street. It was clear that the small wooden church, although enlarged since its original construction, was inadequate to serve the needs of 800 parishioners. It was decided to construct a new building atop the same hill, which commanded a picturesque view of the valley in which the village of Glen Cove was nestled. The new church was designed by Raymond Francis Almirall ( ). Almirall s design for the new St. Patrick s Church consisted of a modern re-envisioning of classic Irish Gothic cathedral architecture, with an imposing 106 foot tall bell tower attached to the front of the building. The facade of the new church would be made from rustic gray granite blocks from quarries near Greenwich, Connecticut, irregularly cut and shaped, reminiscent of Irish fieldstone walls. In 1899, the old wooden church was demolished to make way for the new church. The congregation moved into temporary quarters on Glen Street. The laying of the cornerstone was held on Sunday, September 24, The parishioners marched in procession to the church site. The solemn parade was headed by some of the oldest men in the parish Patrick Coughlan, Peter McGuire, John Callaghan, James McKenna, John McAlone, James Deasy, Peter Lamb, James Dunn, Peter Dailey, Andrew McGoey, Richard Lockwood, and Peter Martin. As work progressed on the church, it was decided that a peal of bells was needed for the tower. Two men, James K.O. Sherwood, a Glen Cove summer resident, and Louis V. Bell, an estate owner in Cold Spring Harbor, offered to donate the bells. (The NY Times described the men as two Protestant summer residents of the town. ) The parishioners turned to the Meneely Bell Company, premier producers of cast bronze bells, to cast the bells for St. Patrick s Church. The East Island estate of J.P. Morgan also had a Meneely bell to announce the arrival of visitors and Charles Pratt s mausoleum had a nine-bell set of Meneely chimes. It was decided that the bells for St. Patrick s would be designed to ring the famous Westminster Quarters. It was based on a variation of musical notes from Handel s Messiah. The largest of the bells cast for St. Patrick s was a 3,000 pound bell which struck an E flat note. The next smallest was a 1,200 pound, A flat bell, then an 800 pound B flat, followed by a 500 pound C bell. All told, 5,500 pounds of bronze went into making the new peal of bells for St. Patrick s church. In keeping with a tradition that dates back to early medieval Europe, the new bells were each given names: St. Mary, St. Patrick, St. Joseph, and St. Anthony. More than 500 people assembled to watch the bells being blessed. The Glen Cove Orchestra performed, and several soloists from churches in Brooklyn gave recitals. The new St. Patrick s Roman Catholic Church would not be completed for another four months. It was dedicated on 30 September, 1900, roughly a year after work was begun. The above article is an abridged version of the The Bells of St. Patrick s written by the late Daniel E. Russell, (former Glen Cove City Historian). 4.

5 TEEN CORNER - GRADES 6 & UP NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 Registration is appreciated - Please register online through the Teen Services tab on our website, or call the Teen Services Thursday, November 3, 7pm Make a puppet with Katie s Puppets. We will donate them to children in the hospital for the Holidays! Thursday, November 10, 7pm Mastering the College Process (parents and teens grades 9 and up.) Learn to prepare for the upcoming tests, changes to the exams and an overview of the application process. Thursday, December 1, 7pm Card making workshop: make pop-up, multi-layered holiday cards. Saturday, December 3, 12:30-3:30pm Curvebreakers will proctor real SAT, ACT and PSAT exams. Registration and choice of exams is a must! Tuesday, December 20, 4:30pm Plots and Pizza Book Talk for teens. Thursday, December 29, 7pm Join us for a special cooking program with dynamic Chef Rob Scott. Be a part of something important and fun while earning community service credit! Meet new friends while working on special projects and programs. We ll provide the snacks - you provide your ideas and enthusiasm! We meet the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. ANY SOLDIER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 11AM Join us for our holiday mailing and send some good wishes to our soldiers serving our country. We need your help organizing the donations into boxes and bringing them to the Post Office. Any donations willingly accepted. Teen Services Glen Cove Public Library

6 GLEN COVE PUBLIC LIBRARY S CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 GLEN COVE LIBRARY S ANNUAL WRITE AND ILLUSTRATE YOUR OWN BOOK CONTEST Sharpen those pencils and get your creative juices flowing! It s time for our annual book contest. We invite all children in grades 2-5 to submit an original book they both wrote and illustrated. Glen Cove Librarians will read the books with consideration to grade level. Books will be judged on originality, creative expression, storyline, correct grammar usage and neatness of presentation. Author and illustrator may collaborate on one book, but only two students per book, please. If computer art or photography is used, credit must be given and it will be judged by its creative use within the story. Be sure to label all books with name, age, grade, school and phone number. Teachers, if you are sending in books for your class, please include a separate typed list of the students who are entering the contest. Books are due the week of February 27 th. Winners will be notified in March. The winning books will be displayed in the Children s Room and all entrants will receive certificates at our Award Ceremony on March 14 th. FAMILY PROGRAMS MUSIC AND FUN WITH KERI WIRTH SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2PM Family program for 3 to 6 year olds. NAPPY S PUPPETS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2PM An interactive shadow puppet show for all ages. FAMILY HOLIDAY VACATION MOVIE FINDING DORY (PG) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2PM All ages are welcome. You may bring your own snacks to enjoy during the movie. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR VETERANS Veterans Day is Friday, November 11 th. Join us in sending holiday wishes and donations to our soldiers serving overseas. During our children s programs until November 25 th, we will be offering children and families the chance to write letters, draw pictures or bring donations to be mailed to our soldiers in Afghanistan for the holiday season. The AnySoldier pre-holiday mailing is Saturday, November 26 th. PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS A TIME FOR KIDS: BABY PROGRAM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 9:30AM (AGES 6-17 MONTHS) DANCE WITH ME A TIME FOR KIDS: TODDLER TURKEY PROGRAM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 10:30AM (AGES 18 MONTHS - 4 YEARS) WITH GREAT SOUTH BAY DANCE COMPANY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 10:30AM (AGES MONTHS) PLAY HOORAY TODDLER PROGRAM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 10:30AM (AGES 18 MONTHS - 4 YEARS) Fall storytimes are now in session and will continue through the week of November 14 th. Winter storytimes begin the week of January 16 th. Please register for all our programs except our drop-in programs. Register online at You may also register in the Children s Room or by calling The Children s Room welcomes children of all abilities. If you require special accommodations, please contact Anna E. Dunlop, Head of Youth Services. 6.

7 GLEN COVE PUBLIC LIBRARY S CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 TECH VIEW This column features educational apps, videos, sites and blogs of interest to parents of school age children. All of these apps are available on the Library s ipads so families can sample them in the Library. Check these out: Parents can sign up for a daily newsletter of free and discounted educational apps and games for kids. ABC MOUSE (AGES 2-7) ABCmouse.com is an online curriculum with interactive books, educational games, puzzles and other learning activities. Free for use in the Library. COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION WEEK DECEMBER 5-11, 2016 AN HOUR OF CODE Surrounded by technology, information, commerce, communication, and entertainment, our world relies on computers. But only a tiny fraction of us learn computer science, the basics of how computers work, or how to create software, apps, or websites. The Children s Room will have dedicated laptops (Monday to Thursday) to try coding with Minecraft, Star Wars, or Anna and Elsa from Frozen. All students that sign in and try coding will be entered in a raffle for an itunes gift card. Ages 6+ Every girl deserves to take part in creating the technology that will change our world, and change who runs it. SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS SPIRIT SKY DRUM INTERACTIVE DRUM PROGRAM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2 PM (GRADES K - 5) CRAZY 8S TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 15, 22, 29 & DECEMBER 6, 4:15PM (GRADES K - 2) This recreational math club helps kids enjoy the math behind their favorite activities. Build glow-in-the-dark structures, crack secret codes and play toilet paper Olympics. THANKSGIVING TABLE DECORATION CRAFT MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 4:30PM (GRADES K - 5) NATIVE AMERICAN DROP-IN CRAFT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2PM (GRADES K - 5) Celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Learn about their traditions and customs while creating a craft. HOLIDAY CRAFT (DRESS TO MESS) MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 4:30PM (GRADES K - 5) NEW YEAR S EVE PARTY WITH CHEF ROB SCOTT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 4:30PM (GRADES K - 5) TO BE CONTINUED BOOK CLUB To Be Continued is our new, no obligation, read-aloud book club for children in grades 1 to 3. Come enjoy a snack and listen to a book read by a librarian. We will read a longer book, relax and absorb some great literature. (GRADES 1-3) Mondays - November 28, December 5 & 12 at 4:30pm Armstrong: The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon by Torben Kuhlmann. LEGO CLUB SATURDAYS AT 10:30AM Join us for an hour of free building. (GRADES K -& UP) Please register for all our programs except our drop-in programs. Register online at You may also register in the Children s Room or by calling The Children s Room welcomes children of all abilities. If you require special accommodations, please contact Anna E. Dunlop, Head of Youth Services. 7.

8 NEWSLETTER November/December 2016 Glen Cove Public Library 4 Glen Cove Avenue Glen Cove, New York Non-Profit Organization US POSTAGE PAID Glen Cove, NY11542 Permit No.15 Library Hours Monday-Thursday 9-9, Friday & Saturday 9-5 Summer Saturday 9-1, Sunday 1-5 (October-May) History Room Hours The Robert R. Coles Long Island History Room is open to the public every Monday, from 2pm to 5pm and Thursday, 9am to 12 noon. Please stop in and browse our collection. Library Closings: Tuesday, November 8 (Election Day) Friday, November 11 (Veterans Day) Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Day) Friday, December 23 & Saturday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) Sunday, December 25 & Monday, December 26 (Christmas Day) Current Resident Or: ECRWSS glencove@glencovelibrary.org ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE MONDAYS, 6-8PM Students must be at least 18 years of age and are expected to attend classes regularly once enrolled. Call the Library or stop by the Reference desk to register. There is a $40 materials fee, which is payable by U.S. Postal Service money order only. Please make payable to: The Glen Cove Public Library. THE 2017 BOOK LOVER S CALENDAR The 2017 Book Lover s Calendar is sure to please all book lovers on your gift list. Priced elsewhere at $14.99, The Friends of the Glen Cove Library are selling the calendars for only $5.00! All proceeds from the sale of the calendars benefit the Friends of the Glen Cove Library. Ask for your calendar at the Circulation desk. Library Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:45pm in the Library's Robert R. Coles Long Island History Room. The public is encouraged to attend. FILM SCREENING SYMPHONY OF THE SOIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 6:30PM Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. Featuring esteemed scientists, farmers and ranchers, the film delves into the integral relationship soil has to creating healthy plants, humans, and the planet. Screening time: 103 minutes, followed by an informal discussion. Board of Trustees: Susan Jakubiak Richard Leff Michael Maher Antonia Petrash Ellen Savino Treasurer: Michael Bono Director: Kathie Flynn Mayor: Reginald Spinello Newsletter Editor: Amy Mondello 8.