The Manhasset Public Library presents the exhibit, “The Computer in Art” from October 2-December 1 in the Community Room Art Gallery.

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Saturday, September 10

Fall Saturday hours begin today.  The Library will now be open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Monday, September 26
1 p.m.
Community Room

Dr. Bill Thierfelder’s on-going series exploring award-winning screenplays will feature the 1940s with Casablanca (1942- 103 minutes).
Winner Best Picture, Best Director (Michael Curtiz). and Best Screenplay at 1943 Academy Awards.

Thursday, September 22
1 p.m.
Community Room

Join Dr. James Kolb for a look at Lerner & Loewe’s 1960 classic musical Camelot, based on the King Arthur legend as adapted from T.H. White’s The Once and Future King.

Wednesday, September 21
7 p.m.
Community Room

Nature and architecture photographer Bob Neiman will discuss his artistic point of view.
Presented by The Long Island Center for Photography.  This program is open to the public and free to attend.

Tuesday, September 20
6 p.m.
Community Room

Prior registration is required.   Part 1 of this 6-hour course.  Part 2 Sept. 27. 
For questions about the course, call Empire Safety Council instructor, Anthony Palumbo, (631) 254-6202.

Monday, September 19
7 p.m.
Community Room

Dr. Bill Thierfelder concludes this film series with Who’s Afraid of VirginiaWoolf? (1966- 131 min.).
A bitter aging couple with the help of alcohol, use a young couple to fuel anguish and emotional pain towards each other.  Starring Liz Taylor, Richard Burton and Sandy Dennis.

Monday, September 19
1 p.m.
Community Room

What to Do with All That Stuff?

Manhasset’s own expert organizer, Lee Temares, will tell you all about garage & tag sales, how determine value, get appraisals, & much more.

Thursday, September 15
7:30 p.m.
Community Room

Join Scott Korman  & Dr. Peter Kornblum for a discussion of Joseph Andrews by Henry Fielding as part of the Great Books Program.  Prior registration is required.

Wednesday, September 14
1 p.m.
Community Room

Join Irma and Bob Mandel for a “trip” to Israel.

Tuesday, September 13
7 p.m.
Community Room

Enjoy stimulating conversation covering the news of the day with Dr. Michael Libresco-D’Innocenzo.

Tuesday, September 13
1 p.m.
Community Room

Join Harvey Granat and Mike Capobianco for a lively and informative look at the words and music of Rodgers and Hammerstein.

Monday, September 12
6 p.m.
Community Room

6-6:45 p.m. :  Photophop Elements– The Basics with John Bruno
7 p.m. : Juried Photo Club Competition 

The public is invited to the class & to view the competition.

Friday, September 23
1 p.m.
Community Room

Prior registration is required.  Additional class in this session: Sept. 30.

Friday, September 16
1 p.m.
Community Room

Prior registration is required.  Additional classes in this session: Sept. 23 & 30.

Friday, September 9
1 p.m.
Community Room

New session begins.
Prior registration is required.  Additional classes in this session: Sept. 16, 23 & 30.

Friday, September 16
10 a.m.
Community Room

Led by Mary Lou de Venoge
Prior registration is required.  Additional class in this session: Sept. 23.

Friday, September 9
10 a.m.
Community Room

Led by Mary Lou de Venoge
Prior registration is required.  Additional classes in this session: Sept. 16 & 23.

Thursday, September 8
10 a.m.
Community Room

Explore the Joy of Yoga with Linda Fuller, Yoga Therapist.  Previous registration is required.

Wednesday, September 7
1 p.m.
Community Room

Learn how to put the story of your life on paper.  Join Fred Chernow to get hints and strategies for jump-starting your memoirs.

Wednesday, September 28
10 a.m.
Community Room

Fitness to a salsa beat with Katherine Selim
Prior registration is required.

Wednesday, September 21
10 a.m.
Community Room

Fitness to a salsa beat with Katherine Selim
Prior registration is required.  Additional class in this session:  Sept. 28.

Wednesday, September 14
10 a.m.
Community Room

Fitness to a salsa beat with Katherine Selim
Prior registration is required.  Additional classes in this session:  Sept. 21 & 28.

Wednesday, September 7
10 a.m.
Community Room

Fitness to a salsa beat with Katherine Selim
Prior registration is required.  Additional classes in this session:  Sept. 14, 21 & 28.

Tuesday, September 6
7 p.m.
Community Room

Join film expert John Bosco for a screening and discussion of The Adjustment Bureau (2011- 106 min.- R) starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt.

Tuesday, September 20
11 a.m.
Community Room

Prior registration is required.  Additional class in this session: Sept.  27

Tuesday, September 13
11 a.m.
Community Room

Prior registration is required.  Additional classes in this session: Sept.  20 & 27

Tuesday, September 6
11 a.m.
Community Room

Prior registration is required.  Additional classes in this session: Sept. 13, 20 & 27

Thursday, September 1
1 p.m.
Community Room

Join Janet de Winter for a discussion of Simon Mawer’s stirring historical novel set in 1930’s Czechoslovakia.
Coffee and cookies will be served courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

 

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Monday, August 29
7 p.m.
Community Room

Dr. Bill Thierfelder continues this film series with BUtterfield 8 (1960- 109 min.).
The romantic life of a fashionable Manhattan beauty who’s part model, part call-girl–and all man-trap.  
Starring Liz Taylor, Laurence Harvey and Eddie Fisher.

Monday, August 29
9 a.m.
Community Room

Manhasset residents may register for Beginner and Intermediate classes to be held in October.  $10 non-refundable course fee.
Non-residents may register September 6, space permitting.

Tuesday, August 23
1 p.m.
Community Room

Officer Peter Chuchul will show seniors how to avoid phone, mail, internet, and insurance scams, and more! 
Presented by P.O.P. (Problem-Oriented Policing).

Monday, August 22
7 p.m.
Community Room

Dr. Bill Thierfelder continues this film series with Cat on the Hot Tin Roof (1958- 108 min.), directed by Richard Brooks and starring Liz Taylor, Paul Newman and Burl Ives. 
Brick, an alcoholic ex-football player, drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife, Maggie. His reunion with his father, Big Daddy, who is dying of cancer, jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.

Thursday, August 18
10 a.m.
Community Room

Prior registration required.

Monday, August 15
7 p.m.
Community Room

Dr. Bill Thierfelder opens this film series with Father of the Bride (1950- 92 min.). 
A father of a young woman deals with the emotional pain of her getting married, and the financial and organizational pain of arranging her wedding.   Directed by Vincent Minelli and starring Spencer Tracy, Liz Taylor and Joan Bennett.

Wednesday, August 10
9 a.m.
Circulation Desk

Manhasset Residents may register for the Fall Healthy Living Exercise Classes.
Choose from Strength Training, Yoga or Zumba.  Classes begin in September.
$20 per class; 8 lessons per session.
Funded in part by The Friends of the Manhasset Library.

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