Virtual Sandwiched In with Brian Rose – From the Hays Code to X-Rated Movies: A History of Hollywood Censorship
Sep. 2 @ noon
Virtual
From its very beginnings, motion pictures have delighted the public and upset authorities who felt that movies needed to be regulated to protect “innocent” minds and discourage immorality. As cities and states established film censorship boards, Hollywood recognized they needed to take some kind of action. The result was the 1934 Hays Code. As the times changed, the MPAA film rating system replaced the Code in 1968. And yet, fifty years later, the rating system of G, PG, PG-13, R and NC-17 films still continues to have its own set of problems. This virtual presentation, by film and TV historian Brian Rose, will look at 125 years of movie censorship and the many ways Hollywood has tried to deal with this continuing issue. This program is part of the Library’s month-long exploration of the topics of censorship and freedom of expression. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Film: “California Split” (1974-108 min)
Sep. 2 @ 7 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Compulsive gamblers Bill Denny (George Segal) and Charlie Waters (Elliott Gould) have nothing in common except their terrible luck, but after a chance meeting at a Los Angeles card parlor, these two losers find that together, they make an unbeatable team.
Story Time in the Garden
Sep. 6 @ 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Garden
Join your favorite librarians in the Children’s Garden for stories, songs and fingerplays. Admittance is on a first come first served basis for 40 participants. Numbered tickets will be available 20 minutes before the start time. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Story Time in the Garden
Sep. 6 @ 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Garden
Join your favorite librarians in the Children’s Garden for stories, songs and fingerplays. Admittance is on a first come first served basis for 40 participants. Numbered tickets will be available 20 minutes before the start time. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Support Group for Caregivers of Elderly Relatives
Sep. 6 @ 7 p.m.
Children’s Workshop Room
Helping our elderly loved ones navigate the world is not easy. This support group for adults will give participants the opportunity to talk with others experiencing similar circumstances and share ideas for the best ways to handle a variety of situations. This informal group is hosted by Dawn Hagen, a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in geriatrics and dementia care. Dawn is with the Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands Caregiver Support Program at Parker Jewish Institute. Please bring your questions and ideas. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Wednesday Matinee: Danny Kaye in “Up in Arms” (1944-105 min.).
Sep. 7 @ noon
Lapham Meeting Room
Hypochondriac Danny Weems (Danny Kaye in his first feature) gets drafted into the army and makes life miserable for his fellow GIs. He’s also lovesick when it comes to Mary Morgan (Constance Dowling), unaware that she’s in love with his best friend Joe (Dana Andrews).
Singles (60+) Discussion Group – Laws of Attraction in the Universe
Sep. 7 @ 7 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Join us for an informal discussion that aims to build community with intelligent discussion, laughter and social interaction. The group will be led by Lilyan Strassman, LCSW-R, Psychotherapist and Life Coach. The topic for this month is the Laws of Attraction in the Universe. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Nonfiction Book Club
Sep. 8 @ 1:30 p.m.
Hybrid
Bestselling author Walter Isaacson returns with Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing and the Future of the Human Race, a compelling account of how Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases, fend off viruses and have healthier babies.
When Jennifer Doudna was in sixth grade, she came home one day to find that her dad had left a paperback titled The Double Helix on her bed. She became enthralled by the intense competition to discover the code of life. Even though her high school counselor told her girls didn’t become scientists, she decided she would.
Driven by a passion to understand how nature works and to turn discoveries into inventions, she and her collaborators turned a curiosity of nature into an invention that would transform the human race: an easy-to-use tool to edit DNA. Known as CRISPR, it opened a brave new world of medical miracles and moral questions. The develo p.m.ent of CRISPR and the race to create vaccines for coronavirus have hastened our transition to the next great innovation revolution. We are entering a life-science revolution. After helping to discover CRISPR, Doudna became a leader in wrestling with these moral issues and won the Nobel Prize in 2020.
Please join our librarians for a discussion of this work. Copies of the book are available on Libby and may also be reserved for pickup at the library. Participants are invited to join us in person or via zoom.
A Citizen’s Guide to Disaster Preparedness and Community Resiliency
Sep. 8 @ 7 p.m.
Hybrid
This important program will provide the most up to date information about what specific steps everyone should take to be prepared for the next natural disaster. As a waterfront community it is important to recognize the risks and vulnerabilities that a changing climate pose to our peninsula and to be as prepared as possible. The presentation will review the current flood maps of Port Washington, as well as maps showing the extent of flooding during Superstorm Sandy. This presentation, led by Erin Molyneux and David Jakim, who are Board Members of the Center for Disaster Resilience Solutions, will also explore what actions citizens and communities as a whole can take to prepare for an increase in the frequency and intensity of severe weather and storms. Find out what steps are needed to make our community as resilient as possible in light of the increasing risks of climate change. This program is co-sponsored by Transition Town Port Washington. This will be a hybrid event. Please register at www.pwpl.org/events
Park Story Time
Sep. 9 @ 9:30 a.m.
Blumenfeld Park
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration required. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held at the library.
Sandwiched In with Dennis Raverty – The Fate of Modern Art in Nazi Germany
Sep. 9 @ noon
Hybrid
Join award-winning teacher and art historian Dennis Raverty as he explores the Nazi cultural policy, which called for the eradication of modern art. An international faculty of distinguished modernists taught at the Bauhaus School of Art and Design in liberal Germany during the 1920s, but Hitler organized modern art seized from museums into his “Degenerate Art Exhibit” of 1936, which ridiculed modernism as an unhygienic. As a result, most of central Europe’s best artists, designers and architects moved to the United States. This program is part of the Library’s month long exploration of the topics of censorship and freedom of expression. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please note this will be a hybrid event. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Film: “Fear” (“Strah”) (2020-100 min.).
Sep. 9 @ 7 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
A Film Movement release. Svetla (Svetlana Yancheva), a widow who recently lost her job, is living near the Bulgarian-Turkish border. There are many refugees in her village due to its location. One day she meets Bamba (Michael Flemming), a refugee from Africa and her life is forever changed. Ivalyo Hristov scripted and directed this Bulgarian drama. First up, Marina Stepanska’s Ukrainian short, “Desaturated” (2019-10 min). Both films are subtitled in English.
How to Work With Recruiters Effectively – Part I & II
Sep. 10 @ 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Virtual
Many job seekers have misconceptions about the basic role of a recruiter. To effectively work with a recruiter, one must first understand the various types of recruiting, their role and how they work. In these two workshops you will learn how to find the right recruiter, what information you should share and how to navigate the process effectively and cautiously. Each of these workshops is unique and attendees are encouraged to attend both sessions. Presented by Maria Themistocleous-Frey, President and Founder of Executive Consultants of New York and ECNY Foundation. Made possible by the Career & Personal Finance Center. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Moon Festival
Sep. 10 @ 2 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Hear stories about the Moon Festival, watch a moon cake demonstration, Chinese culture fashion show and the acrobatics of Yang Xiao Di. For children in 1st to 6th grade with an adult. Registration required. Sponsored by The Library Foundation and The Children’s Advisory Council.
Aztec Two-Step 2.0 – Legendary Folk/Rock Group
Sep. 11 @ 2:30 p.m.
Sousa Bandshell
PWPL welcomes the enduring folk/rock group Aztec Two-Step, currently celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of the act’s debut album, as part of our SoundSwap series. With four-plus decades as staples FM radio, major record deals, non-stop touring and even an appearance on David Letterman, Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman have impressed audiences with intelligent songwriting, dazzling lead guitar and soaring harmonies. Aztec Two-Step has also appeared in concert with such notable artists as The Beach Boys, Bruce Springsteen, Talking Heads, Bon Jovi, Heart and many others. Since Neal’s retirement, Rex and his wife Dodie Pettit, an accomplished musician and an original member of the cast of The Phantom of the Opera, are now the heart and soul of “Aztec Two-Step 2.0.” Together, they continue to expand and explore the band’s legacy. This event is sponsored by the FOL. Note: Please visit www.pwpl.org/events for information about the rain re-location for this event, if needed.
Guía de Preparación para Desastres y Resiliencia Comunitaria para los ciudadanos
Sep. 11 @ 3 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Este importante programa provee información actualizada con los pasos que toda persona debe saber para estar preparada para un próximo desastre natural. Como somos una comunidad que vive frente al mar es importante que reconozcamos los riesgos y vulnerabilidades que el cambio climático causa en nuestra península y tenemos que estar tan preparados como podamos. Durante la presentación se revisarán los mapas de las inundaciones actuales en Port Washington, y también los mapas que muestran la extensión de las inundaciones durante la super tormenta Sandy. Además de esta presentación conducida por Erin Molyneux y David Jakim, que son miembros de la junta del Centro De Solución de Resiliencia Ante Desastres, también exploraremos las acciones que los ciudadanos y las comunidades enteras pueden tomar para prepararse a un aumento en la frecuencia e intensidad del clima severo y tormentas. Descubra qué pasos son necesarios para hacer a nuestra comunidad lo más resiliente posible debido al aumento de riesgos de los cambios climáticos. Copatrocinado por: Transition Town Port Washington. Nota: Un agradecimiento especial a Yesika Muñoz por su ayuda con la versión en español de la presentación.
Story Time in the Garden
Sep. 13 @ 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Garden
Join your favorite librarians in the Children’s Garden for stories, songs and fingerplays. Admittance is on a first come first served basis for 40 participants. Numbered tickets will be available 20 minutes before the start time. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Story Time in the Garden
Sep. 13 @ 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Garden
Join your favorite librarians in the Children’s Garden for stories, songs and fingerplays. Admittance is on a first come first served basis for 40 participants. Numbered tickets will be available 20 minutes before the start time. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Hypertension Screenings – St. Francis Hospital Outreach
Sep. 13 @ 11 a.m.
Reading Room
Blood pressure screenings in the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Reading Room.
CPR / AED Training
Sep. 13 @ 7 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Be prepared to assist in an emergency! Join us for CPR and AED training, presented by Ildi Catuogno, certified CPR / First Aid instructor.
Wednesday Matinee: Danny Kaye in “Wonder Man” (1945-98 min)
Sep. 14 @ noon
Lapham Meeting Room
After being murdered by gangsters, nightclub entertainer Buzzy Bellew (Danny Kaye) returns as a ghost to persuade his meek twin brother Edwin Dingle (Mr. Kaye again) to help bring his killers to justice.
Medicaid Signup Help
Sep. 14 @ 2 p.m.
North Study Room
Free, walk-in assistance from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council.
Art Lecture with Thomas Germano – Savonarola and the Bonfire of the Vanities
Sep. 15 @ 3 p.m.
Hybrid
Inspired by Fra Savonarola’s extremist public oratory, followers searched houses and public buildings for the sinful worldly art that he condemned. In 1497 Savonarola’s devotees held a “Bonfire of the Vanities” to deliberately destroy art, books, paintings and sculpture of profane subjects. Join Professor Thomas Germano as he presents a visual lecture about the art and censorship in Florence Italy during Savonarola’s “Bonfires” of visual culture. This program is part of the Library’s month-long exploration of the topics of censorship and freedom of expression. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please note this will be a hybrid event. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Park Story Time
Sep. 16 @ 9:30 a.m.
Blumenfeld Park
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration required. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held at the library.
Sandwiched In – World Travels with Ron Brown – Five Things to Do in Paris
Sep. 16 @ noon
Hybrid
Ron Brown will share his five favorite places in Paris, the City of Light and Love. First is the ancient Roman bath house with its two thousand bathtubs. Second is the romantic Latin Quarter. Third is the famous Cafe de Fleur on the Boulevard St. Germain, the oldest cafe in Paris. Fourth is the monumental Pere Lachaise Cemetery. And fifth is Le Defense, the suburb where Paris banished its skyscrapers. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please note this will be a hybrid event. Please register at www.pwpl.org/events
Film: “Nightmare Alley” (2021-150 min)
Sep. 16 @ 7 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
When manipulative carnival man Stanton Carlisle (Bradley Cooper) teams with equally deceptive psychiatrist Lilith Ritter (Cate Blanchett) to grift the wealthy in 1940s New York society, he learns that his new partner in crime might be his most formidable opponent yet.
Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course
Sep. 17 @ 9:30 a.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Priority is given to Port Washington card holders. The instructor will collect payment of $30 via cash, check or money order, payable to “Empire Safety Council” during class. There will be a 30 minute lunch break. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Sunday Screening: Bulldog Drummond Double Feature
Sep. 18 @ 2 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
First up, F. Richard Jones’s “Bulldog Drummond” (1929-89 min.), starring Ronald Colman as Captain Hugh “Bulldog” Drummond, WWI veteran and master sleuth. After a brief intermission, Victor Saville’s “Calling Bulldog Drummond” (1951-80 min.) stars Walter Pidgeon as the detective, with Margaret Leighton as Sergeant Helen Smith, Robert Beatty as Arthur Gunns and David Tomlinson as Algy.
Drive: A Tribute to the Music of The Cars and the 1980s! Live at the Sousa Bandshell
Sep. 18 @ 3:30 p.m.
Sousa Bandshell
Since 2007, “Drive: The Cars Tribute” has dedicated their talents to recreating the music of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees The Cars. For years, these talented musicians have entertained audiences all over the country performing the classic hits of The Cars in a fun and family friendly environment for all ages. Lead singer Mary Beth Cronin thrills audiences with her transformation to the persona of the late Ric Ocasek. Dance all night and enjoy the sounds of timeless music performed by this talented group of musicians. Join us for The East Coast’s premier tribute to one of the best-loved bands of the 1980s, The Cars.
Afternoon on Broadway with Stephen Nachamie – Celebrating the Work and Legacy of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber
Sep. 19 @ 3 p.m.
Hybrid
Join award winning director Stephen Nachamie for a celebration of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. He changed the world of the Broadway Musical with concept albums like Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Evita. Mr. Nachamie will look at the work of a rebel who created The Phantom of the Opera, the longest running musical ever on Broadway. Please note this will be a hybrid event. Please register at www.pwpl.org/events
Story Time in the Garden
Sep. 20 @ 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Garden
Join your favorite librarians in the Children’s Garden for stories, songs and fingerplays. Admittance is on a first come first served basis for 40 participants. Numbered tickets will be available 20 minutes before the start time. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Story Time in the Garden
Sep. 20 @ 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Garden
Join your favorite librarians in the Children’s Garden for stories, songs and fingerplays. Admittance is on a first come first served basis for 40 participants. Numbered tickets will be available 20 minutes before the start time. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Fiction Book Club
Sep. 20 @ 7:30 p.m.
Hybrid
Toni Morrison’s magnificent Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Beloved, first published in 1987, brought the unimaginable experience of slavery into the literature of our time and into our comprehension. Set in post-Civil War Ohio, it is the story of Sethe, an escaped slave who has risked her life in order to wrench herself from a living death; who has lost a husband and buried a child; who has borne the unthinkable and not gone mad. Sethe now lives in a small house with her daughter, her mother-in-law and a disturbing apparition who calls herself Beloved.
Sethe works at “beating back the past,” but it makes itself heard and felt incessantly, most powerfully in Beloved, whose childhood belongs to slavery and who has now come from the “place over there” to claim retribution for what was taken from her. Sethe’s struggle to keep Beloved from gaining possession of her present and to throw off the dark legacy of her past, is at the center of this spellbinding novel.
Please join our librarians for a discussion of this work. Copies of the book are available on Libby and may also be reserved for pickup at the library. Participants are invited to join us in person or via zoom. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
“Listen to the Banned:” Tony Traguardo Looks at Banned Rock and Pop Music of the 50s, 60s and 70s
Sep. 20 @ 7:30 p.m.
Hybrid
Join Tony Traguardo for a look at some of the fascinating reasons why songs have been banned from radio and TV. You’ll learn about the FBI’s investigation into “Louie Louie,” the banning of Elvis’ pelvis and the FM radio and TV personalities who refused to follow the rules. Tony will also touch upon some of the early blues and “race” records that pushed beyond the boundaries of the censors. This program is part of the Library’s month long exploration of the topics of censorship and freedom of expression. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Wednesday Matinee: Danny Kaye in “The Kid from Brooklyn” (1946-113 min)
Sep. 21 @ noon
Lapham Meeting Room
After timid milkman Burleigh Sullivan (Mr. Kaye) knocks unconscious a boxing champion who was accosting his sister, he takes up boxing himself.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Sep. 21 @ 7 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Board of Trustees Meeting. All are welcome.
Park Story Time
Sep. 23 @ 9:30 a.m.
Blumenfeld Park
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration required. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held at the library.
Sandwiched In with James Coll – Free Speech and the Constitution
Sep. 23 @ noon
Hybrid
“Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech.” Despite the absolutist wording of the amendment, the Supreme Court ruled that free speech does not “protect a man in falsely shouting fire in a theater and causing a panic.” As a consequence, the government routinely makes laws preventing people from speaking or expressing themselves in every instance without recourse. If free speech is not an absolute right, then when are government restrictions permitted? Join Professor James Coll where he will explore other examples of restrictions on free speech and other landmark Supreme Court decisions. James Coll is an adjunct professor of American and Constitutional history at Nassau Community College and has written numerous articles for Politico, The Hill and Newsday among other periodicals. This program is part of the Library’s month long exploration of the topics of censorship and freedom of expression. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please note this will be a hybrid event. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Film: “Coco” (2017-105 min)
Sep. 23 @ 7 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
In search of his great-great-grandfather and legendary singer, aspiring musician Miguel enters the Land of the Dead. Rated PG. Showing in English with Spanish Subtitles.
Saturday Story Time in the Garden
Sep. 24 @ 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Garden
Join your favorite librarians in the Children’s Garden for stories, songs and fingerplays. Admittance is on a first come first served basis for 40 participants. Numbered tickets will be available 20 minutes before the start time. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Teen SAT Crash Course
Sep. 24 @ 10 a.m.
Virtual
This course will cover the English and Math sections of the test. Port Washington Teens in grades 9-12 can register beginning September 10. This event is made possible by the Friends of the Library.
Saturday Story Time in the Garden
Sep. 24 @ 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Garden
Join your favorite librarians in the Children’s Garden for stories, songs and fingerplays. Admittance is on a first come first served basis for 40 participants. Numbered tickets will be available 20 minutes before the start time. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Artist Talk with PWPL Artist in Residence Mary Ahern
Sep. 24 @ 3 p.m.
Hybrid
Artist in Residence, Mary Ahern, will discuss her exhibit “Not Just a Pretty Flower,” currently on display in the Library’s Adler Gallery. The subject matter for most of Mary Ahern’s work originates in the gardens surrounding her studio. The lessons learned from studying the synergistic communities of plants and other species are the central stimulus for the creation of her work. Born and raised in Brooklyn NY, Mary’s first introduction to the living world of nature was spent at her family’s garden in Upstate, NY. She holds a degree in both Fine Art and Horticulture. These two fields of study were further honed at the New York Botanical Garden Botanical Illustration program. Her work will be on display in the Adler Gallery during the months of September and October. Sponsored by the Library’s Art Advisory Council. Please note this will be a hybrid event. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Story Time in the Garden
Sep. 27 @ 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Garden
Join your favorite librarians in the Children’s Garden for stories, songs and fingerplays. Admittance is on a first come first served basis for 40 participants. Numbered tickets will be available 20 minutes before the start time. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Story Time in the Garden
Sep. 27 @ 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Garden
Join your favorite librarians in the Children’s Garden for stories, songs and fingerplays. Admittance is on a first come first served basis for 40 participants. Numbered tickets will be available 20 minutes before the start time. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Art Lecture with Alice W. Schwarz – Kimono Style
Sep. 27 @ noon
Hybrid
Join museum educator Alice W. Schwarz as she traces the transformation of the kimono from the late Edo period through the early 20th century, as the T-shaped garment was adapted to suit the lifestyle of modern Japanese women. The talk will feature a selection of works from the John C. Weber Collection of Japanese art that explore the mutual artistic exchanges between the kimono and Western fashion, as well as highlights from The Costume Institute’s collection. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please note this will be a hybrid event. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Wednesday Matinee: Danny Kaye in “A Song Is Born” (1948-113 min)
Sep. 28 @ noon
Lapham Meeting Room
With her gangster boyfriend under investigation by the police, nightclub singer Honey Swanson (Virginia Mayo) hides out in a musical research institution staffed by bachelor professors, one of whom — Hobart Frisbee (Danny Kaye) — begins to fall for her.
Lotería
Sep. 28 @ 4 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Play “Lotería,” a fun Mexican bingo game and learn new Spanish words with Ms. Jessica. For families with children ages 5 to 12. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Park Story Time
Sep. 30 @ 9:30am
Blumenfeld Park
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration required. In case of inclement weather, story time will be held at the library.
Virtual Sandwiched In with William Thierfelder – Banned in America
Sep. 30 @ noon
Virtual
When you walk into a library, you’re entering a controversial place—for it’s a venue where you can read, listen to and watch media that could be considered potentially “dangerous” depending on where (or when) you live. This presentation explores the long saga of censorship and the silencing of writers, artists and musicians. We’ll look specifically at America, where there continues to be a heated debate regarding exactly how “free” creative minds really are when it comes to expressing feelings and ideas. Finally, we’ll look at on-going examples of censorship, examine the probable roots/causes of such censorship and explore whether total freedom of expression is actually possible. Join Dr. William Thierfelder for this virtual presentation which is part of the Library’s month-long exploration of the topics of censorship and freedom of expression. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register at www.pwpl.org/events
Film: “Rose Plays Julie” (2019-101 min)
Sep. 30 @ 7 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
A Film Movement Release. In this intimate exploration of identity, trauma and power, veterinary student Rose (Ann Skelly) seeks her birth mother, actress Ellen (Orla Brady), inadvertently triggering a string of events that change both their lives. Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor scripted and directed this Irish drama. Up first, Molloy and Lawlor’s short, “Who Killed Brown Owl?” (2003-10 min).