Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Book Club Meets at the Bellmore Memorial Library

On Friday, October 2 at 12:30 PM, Librarian, Patti Paris leads a discussion of Light in August by William Faulkner. On Friday, November 5, Mudbound by Hillary Jordan will be discussed and on Friday, December 3 also at 12:30 PM, the book under discussion is Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann..

Please come to the reference desk well before the program and request a copy of the book. Then join us for a lively conversation about these compelling and exciting reads!

Medicare Update

On Monday, September 27 at 1 PM, Jo Vaglio, Community Outreach Chairperson for Healthcare Financial Management answers ALL of your questions on Medicare Parts A, B, C and D!

This program will be repeated on Thursday, November 4 at 7 PM.

Bereavement Group at the Library

Gather with social worker, Sonia Chaudry, for a monthly discussion on dealing with loss. Upcoming meetings are Wednesdays, October 13, November 10 and December 8, 11 AM - 1 PM.

The Knitting and Crochet Club

The Bellmore Memorial Library hosts a knitting and crochet club on the third Thursday of each month at 7 PM. Upcoming meetings are October 21, November 18 and December 16 from 7 -9 PM. Alice Dictor, local resident and volunteer will teach you how to begin and other expert crafters invite you to exchange tips & tricks while our needles fly!

Nassau Poets meet at the Bellmore Memorial Library

Lorraine Conlin hosts guest poet, Gladys Henderson on Tuesday, September 28 at 7 PM with an open mic to follow. Nassau Poets meet at the Bellmore Memorial Library on the last Tuesday of every month. On Tuesday, October 26 Russ Green will read from his work and on Tuesday, November 30, it's Samantha Barrow. Join us!

Island Songwriters Showcase at the Bellmore Memorial Library

Hosted by Estelle Henrich and Mike Svezia, Island Songwriters meet on Monday, September 27, Monday, October 25 and Monday, November 29 at 7 PM. In September the featured songwriters are Lois Morton, Vin Gangi and Tornado Alley, in October, it's Dave Anthony, Frank Gambino and Mike Svezia and in November, meet Mark Hussey, Estelle Hendrich and Hank Stone. Open mic follows featured songwriters. Join us for a lively evening of musical fun!

FREE Computer Classes at the Bellmore Memorial Library

Thursday, September 23 at 7 PM Google Apps
This intermediate hands-on class will teach you how to create a gmail account, learn about Google Calendar, office suite, web applications and much more.

Wednesday, November 3 at 7 PM Video Editing
In this hands-on class, learn how to combine and edit your videos; keep the parts you want and remove the rest. understand timelines; add effects, transitions and text, overlay music and sound. Create a YouTube account and upload your movie.

Thursday, November 4 at 10 AM Intro to Computers
This is a slow-paced, user-friendly hands-on workshop for first-time computer users. You will learn how to turn the computer on, the Windows desktop, using the mouse, opening programs, inputting text, saving a file and turning the computer off.

Please register for these classes at the reference desk; priority is given to Bellmore cardholders until two weeks before the program. These classes fill up quickly and registration is essential. Call 785-2990 or sign up in person at the reference desk. Free for BML cardholders, Non-cardholders, $10.

Fall 2010 Driving Classes

Sign up now for Safe Driving Classes at the library. There will be AARP 55 Alive Driving classes on Wednesday, September 15, Saturday, October 23 and Wednesday, November 17. Classes begin at 10 AM and end at 5 PM. Fee is $12 for AARP cardholders, or $14 for the 8-hour class.

There are evening Defensive Driving Classes, 7 - 10 PM on Thursday evenings, October 7 and 14 and on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, December 1 and 2 with instructor, Steve Schwartz. Fee: $35. George Pitts is the instructor for evening classes on Monday and Wednesday, September 13 and 15, and Monday and Wednesday, November 15 and 17. Melissa Chios' Saturday classes are on September 25 and November 6 from 10 - 4 PM. Fee" $35.

Sign up now at the Reference desk.

Broadway comes to Bellmore

On Sunday, September 26 at 2 PM, the talented duo of Charles Castorina and Betty Rose perform a cabaret style afternoon of Broadway tunes and popular American standards. Pick up your free tickets at the reference desk and plan on joining us for a musical treat!

Korean Festival at the Bellmore Memorial Library

On Sunday, October 17 at 2 PM, learn about the rich history of Korean arts and crafts, taste the culinary pleasures of Korea and learn more about modern-day Korea. The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project offers the community of Bellmore a multi-media presentation and a wonderful festival open to the entire family and the entire community! Pick up your free tickets at the reference desk and join us for a fascianating and very tasty afternoon!

Dixieland-Swing Concert

The Bellmore Memorial Library presents The Waterfront Six featuring vocalist,
Micki Grant on Sunday, November 21 at 2 PM. The group has appeared on the Long Island, Queens and Manhattan scene for many years playing the style of music that people of all ages enjoy. Pick up your free tickets at the reference desk today.