September - October 2013 Newsletter

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013
NEW THIS FALL!
Friday Night At The Movies
Lego Club For ‘Tweens
The library’s first Friday Night Movie will
be shown on September 27 at 7:30pm. Your
votes will determine which of this summer’s
hits will be shown: Iron Man 3, Star Trek Into the
Darkness, or World War Z...all PG-13 movies. Cast
your vote online at: www.goldcoastlibrary.org/
services/movies or vote in person at the library.
Voting ends September 20. The Friday Night Movie
for October will be screened on October 18. Look
for the announcement on the library bulletin board
and website: www.goldcoastlibrary.org.
Notable Nonfiction
Book Discussion Group
Tues., Oct. 1
7pm
Anne Perry and The Murder of the
Century by Peter Graham
Join librarian trainee Deborah Kinirons
for a lively discussion of this contemporary
detective story. Popular mystery writer
Anne Perry and her friend committed an
unspeakable crime as teenagers: the murder
of her friend’s mother. The crime became
the basis for the movie Heavenly Creatures
(1994), starring Kate Winslet. Read the
book, or watch the movie...or both. Then
come share your thoughts!
Have You Seen the Library’s
Crayon Kiosk??
Hey, kids! Come into the
Children’s Room and check out
the crayon kiosk! Play with
iPads loaded with educational
and fun games and activities.
Grades 3-6
Thurs., Oct. 3
4-5pm
If you are a great LEGO builder, or
just looking to have a good time with
friends, then this club is for you! The
library provides the LEGOS, and you provide your
imagination! Work independently or in a group.
Manga Mania
Sat., Sept. 14
3-5pm
Are you a teen obsessed with Manga
and Anime? Then come to the
Annex to discuss your fav series with
other fans, enjoy some snacks, and
watch episodes from Ouran High School Host Club.
Mommy and Me Yoga
Ages 2 and 3
Wed., Oct. 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20
10:30am
‘Mommy & Me Yoga’ strengthens your body and
the bond between you and your child. Strengthen
your core, improve your posture, build confidence,
and relax!
New Classification System for
Picture Books!
Is your child a passionate princess fan? Do they go
daffy over dinosaurs? Tirelessly enthusiastic when
they see a truck or hear a train? Do you want to teach
your child concepts like ABC’s, 123’s, or colors and
shapes? Then visit the picture book section of the
library and discover a new classification system on
these select books! They are pulled aside especially
for your little ones and identified with a cool sticker.
Easy for you to find, take home and enjoy!
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PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 5
Registration for these programs begins Tues., Aug. 27 at
11am for Gold Coast Public Library residents.
Registration for non-residents begins Tues. Sept. 3 at
11am. Children must be registered to attend and arrive
on time or their spaces may be given to others on the
waiting list. Craft programs require wearing old clothes
since paint and markers may be permanent.
Ages 18 Months to 5 Years
Tues., Sept. 10 - School 1pm
Thurs., Sept. 19 - Train 11am
Tues., Oct. 8 - Potato Head
11am
Thurs., Oct. 24 - Pumpkin 1pm
Preschoolers learn through creative movement,
singing, dancing, storytelling, and arts & crafts.
Digital Storytime
7pm
Come to this fun, digital storytime and let a computer
or mobile device do all the work. Pictures, story, and
sound combine on the Tumblebooks database; so you
can sit back and relax!
Play Hooray Kids
Ages 25 Months to 4 Years
Fri., Sept. 13; Oct. 10
10am
Play Hooray
11am
Sing and play with your baby as he or she delights in
finger play, nursery rhymes, music,
and movement.
Father Goose
Ages 12 to 35 Months
Mon., Sep. 16, 30; Oct. 28
11am
Toddler Tuesdays
Marvelous Magnetic Mirror
Grades K-5
4pm
Start the school year off right! Create a cool magnetic
mirror by gluing puzzle pieces, gems, buttons, sequins,
toys, and more around the rim and personalizing it
with enamel markers.
Crafty K’s
Kindergarteners
Wed., Sept. 25 - Food
Wed., Oct. 23 - Zoo
4pm
4pm
This storytime focuses on group reading activities,
crafts, and fun! Designed especially for this age group
and their needs, a different theme is presented each
month. Juice and snacks served.
Weekend Family Storytime
All Ages
Sat., Sept. 21; Oct. 5, 19; Nov. 2
11:30am
Miss Ashley Craft: Mini-Masterpieces
Thurs., Sept. 26
Grades K-3
4pm
Take inspiration from a display of classic pieces of
artwork. Then create your own masterpiece using
paintbrushes and paint on canvas.
Book Buddies
Ages 3-6 Years
Wed., Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23
4pm
Teens and children enjoy time reading together.
Grades 1 & 2
Read the book on your own first or have it read to
you, and then come to the library to watch a movie
version of the story. Copies of the books are available
at the Circulation Desk. Juice and cookies are served.
Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard
10am
Enjoy a storytime filled with stories, songs and fun
flannel board activities. Each week promises a new
theme, so don’t miss it!
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Your child’s first independent story time! Stories,
music, and lots of fun.
Book Bites
This thirty minute Circle Time features nursery
rhymes, stories, and songs.
Ages 2 ½ to 3 ½
Tues., Sept. 17, 24; Oct.1, 8, 15, 22
10:30am
All families are invited to participate in a storytime
that promises to be fun for all ages.
Play Hooray Kids is a 45-minute, interactive class
filled with fun, music, and movement activities based
on a theme.
Ages 3 to 24 months
Fri., Sept. 13, Oct. 10; Tues., Sept. 24, Oct. 29
Ages 3 to 5 years
Wed., Sept. 18, 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23
Thurs., Sept. 19 A Time for Kids
Ages 3 to 6 years
Thurs., Sep. 12
Movin’ and Groovin’
Wed., Oct. 2
4pm
The kids in Room 207 take advantage of their
teacher’s good nature, until she disappears
and they are faced with a substitute.
PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 5
Pumpkin Decorating
Pumpkin Muffins
Grades K-5
Thurs., Oct. 10
4pm
Learn how to make delicious homemade
pumpkin muffins, and take some home to
bake!
Hungry Snack Monster
Grades K-5
Sat., Oct. 19
2pm
What’s green, kooky, and hungry
for snacks? Why, it’s a snack
monster, of course! Create this
lovable friend using a tissue box,
foam, and lots of fun trim. Comes with a secret snack
and a baby monster!
Sat., Oct. 26
Ages 3-5 (not in Kindergarten) Grades K-3
11:30am-12:30pm
2-3pm
Celebrate Halloween at the library...decorate a
pumpkin! The library provides all the
supplies needed to make an ordinary
pumpkin extraordinary. You just need to
bring a pumpkin and your creativity!
Halloween Storytime Stairs
Ages 3-6
Thurs., Oct. 31
7pm
Come to the Storytime Stairs and learn about the
signs of Halloween.
Congratulations to All the Winners
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Thanks to all the talented children who participated in this
year’s Pet Rock Design and bookmark contests. The unique and
creative entries made it difficult to select winners. All entries are
on display in the children’s room until September 30.
What is the most important school supply? A library card! Any
child five years of age or older is eligible for his or her own
library card. Access the library and its resources from home,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
Attention Parents!
Try the Zinio Digital Newsstand!
Read full, digital copies of 36 popular
magazines on your computer, tablet, or
mobile device for free.
Cosmopolitan, ESPN, Shape, Weight
Watchers, and Readers Digest are just
a few of the popular titles available.
Through the library’s website, www.
goldcoastlibrary.org, you have
unlimited access
to the complete
collection of digital magazines, which
can easily be viewed on most internetenabled devices inside or outside
of the library. Read
online or download
issues to your
computer or mobile device and
read offline. Need help getting started?
Make an appointment with a librarian
today by calling 516-759-8300.
Tutor.com
In Tutor.com’s online classroom, you
can connect to a live, expert tutor
for help in more than 20 subjects.
Access from your smartphone, iPad,
or desktop computer from 2pm-10pm daily.
Disney Digital Books have Arrived
at the Gold Coast Public Library
Attention Disney
Fans! Mickey,
Donald, Ariel and
the rest of the gang are now available through a
collection of Disney Digital Books via
the Library’s website! This collection
features interactive, animated books
accessible through your web browser.
Just go to ‘E-books and more” on the
Library’s website, and click the Disney
Digital Books graphic to browse the
collection.
The Disney Online Books
are browser based and can
be enjoyed on a Windows or
Mac computer. Titles offer
interactive features to enhance
the user experience such as a
‘Magic Pen’ that pronounces words with just one
click, and the ability to look up word definitions.
Don’t forget that the Library provides access to more
than 30,000 e-books and audiobooks which can be
enjoyed on computers, smart phones, tablets and can
be transferred to compatible e-book readers! A wide
variety of titles, including many children’s books, are
available 24/7, wherever you are!
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YOUNG ADULT
Registration for young adult programs (Grades 6 through 12) begins Tues., Aug. 27 at 11am for Gold Coast Public
Library residents and Tues., Sept. 3 at 11am for non-residents. Registration is required for all programs. Email
Ashley at [email protected] or stop by the Reference Desk to register.
Manga Mania
Sat., Sept. 14
3-5pm
Are you a teen obsessed with
Manga and Anime? Then
come to the Annex to discuss
your fav series with other
fans, enjoy some snacks, and
watch episodes from Ouran
High School Host Club.
SAT Prep
Thurs., Sept. 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 17 & 24
6:30-8:30pm
A non-refundable $85 check payable to Gold Coast
Public Library is due at time of registration. Students
must also purchase the 2013 edition of the McGraw
Hill SAT book prior to attending the first class, and
bring a calculator and notebook to all classes.
High school sophomores and juniors are invited
to join Melissa Bielawski and her team of certified
experts for advice on how best to tackle the math and
verbal sections of the PSAT/SAT.
Book Buddies
Wed., Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 4pm
Volunteer an hour of your time each week to read
books to younger children. Community service hours
awarded! If you have never volunteered before,
please arrive early so that you can be trained.
Databases
The resources below are easy to use and extremely
helpful when you need to do research for homework,
essays, research papers and assignments. Locate the
barcode found on the back of your library card to log
on and start exploring today!
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Covering today’s hottest social issues, from offshore
drilling to climate change, health care to immigration
this resource will help students research, analyze
and organize a broad variety of data for conducting
research, completing writing assignments, preparing
for debates, creating presentations and more.
LearningExpress Library
Find practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses,
eBooks, on all the major subjects, test prep, college
prep and more.
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Celebrate National Cookie Month
at the Library
Fri., Oct. 18
4-5pm
October is National Cookie Month,
so come make two delicious trays of
chocolate chip cookies: one to take home
and the other for The Mary Brennan Inn
in Hempstead. All participants receive a
community service certificate for their participation.
Gaining Admission Into
the Best Colleges
Thurs., Nov. 7
6:30-8:30pm
Michael Binder presents steps 10th and 11th
grade students can take to help them navigate the
admissions process.
Financial Aid Workshop
with Barry Fox
Thurs., Nov. 21
7-8:30pm
With college costs skyrocketing, find out how to
get a share of the $134 billion available in student
financial aid from a financial aid expert with over 40
years of experience. Learn the step-by-step strategy
to fill out the FAFSA, CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
application, and New York State TAP financial aid
form; plan a needs analysis; and negotiate with the
college or university. Regulations involving divorced
and separated parents, as well as how to conduct free
internet scholarship searches, are also discussed.
Lego Simple Machines
Grades 3-6
Sat., Sept. 21
2pm
Work with levers, pulleys, and
other lego models to learn about observing, making
predictions, and interpreting data.
Pumpkin Decorating
Sat., Oct. 26
3:30-4:30pm
Celebrate Halloween at the library...decorate a
pumpkin! The library provides all the
supplies needed to make an ordinary
pumpkin extraordinary. You just
need to bring a pumpkin and your
creativity!
ADULT
Registration is required for all adult programs; unless otherwise noted, adults only please. Registration begins
Tues., Aug. 27 at 11am for Gold Coast Public Library residents and Tues., Sept. 5 at 11am for non-residents.
Zumba
Classical Composers Through the Epochs
There is a $12 non-refundable fee due at time of
registration for each set of 4 classes.
Sun., Sept. 22
You may sign up for 2 sessions (a total of 8 classes).
Sat., Sept. 7, 14, 21; Oct.5
Thurs., Sept. 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3
10am
9:30am
Sat., Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2
Thurs., Oct. 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7
10am
9:30am
Get fit doing the Salsa, Cha-Cha, merengue,
samba, and more with simple dance routines
set to Latin rhythms. You will have so much
fun it won’t even feel like you’re exercising!
Playing With Words:
The Art of Etymology
Wed., Sept. 11
7pm
How can we predict the
meaning of a new word
by knowing its’ classical
roots? How many
different languages have
influenced the English
Language? Is English the hardest language in the world
to learn? These questions and more will be answered
with wit and wisdom by linguist and etymologist
Naomi Penner.
Computer Classes
A non-refundable $3 fee for each class is due at time
of registration. There may be prerequisites for some
classes; these are described in the online calendar
at www.goldcoastlibrary.org or you may call the
library at 759-8300 for more information.
Mon., Sept. 16 - Cool Apps
6:45pm
Mon., Sept. 30 - Computer Introduction
to the Apple
6:45pm
Mon., Oct. 28 - Computer Introduction
to Microsoft Publisher
6:45pm
2pm
Acclaimed international musician David Podles
began playing violin at age seven in his native
country of Latvia. Laureate of three prestigious
international competitions and PhD in violin from
conservatory, he has performed in symphony, chamber,
opera, and ballet theater orchestras throughout Russia and
Europe. In the U.S., David has performed at Lincoln Center,
Carnegie Hall, the 92nd Street Y, and Rockefeller Center’s
Top of the Rock.
Book Discussion Groups
Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk
one month prior to the discussion. Please register when
you pick up a copy.
Good Reads with Sarah Siegel
The Dinner by Herman Koch
Wed., Sept. 18
2pm
An internationally bestselling phenomenon,
this is a darkly suspenseful, highly
controversial tale of two families struggling to
make the hardest decision of their lives during
the course of one meal.
A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller
Wed., Oct. 16
2pm
A powerful, intricate debut from Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist Julia Keller, A Killing in the
Hills is the story of a mother and a daughter try
to do right by a town and each other before it’s
too late.
Noteworthy Nonfiction with Deborah Kinirons
Anne Perry and The Murder of the Century by Peter Graham
Tues., Oct. 1 7pm
The spellbinding true story of popular mystery
writer Anne Perry, her friend Pauline Parker,
and the brutal crime they committed in the
name of friendship.
Page Turners with Amy Compton
2nd Annual Pet Food Drive
Fri., Sept. 20
10am-5pm
Join Gold Coast Public Library
and the Glen Head Rotary Club
to help feed local pets in need.
Bring pet food or small new pet
toys to the Annex, today!
Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld
Wed., Nov. 6
7pm
When the strongest earthquake in U.S. history
occurs just north of their St. Louis home,
Kate and Jeremy find the disaster further
complicated by Kate’s twin sister’s prediction
about a more powerful earthquake.
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ADULT
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Cook the Book - Salads
Mon., Sept. 23
1pm
Make it….Sample it… Discuss it!
Do you love browsing
through cookbooks and
trying new recipes or cooking
techniques? Sampling and
sharing new dishes? Then hang onto
your spatula!
Here’s how “Cook the Book’ works:
Cookbooks are put on display at the
Reference Desk. You pick a recipe that piques your
interest (or taste buds). Before you leave, a library
staff member makes a copy of your recipe for you
to take home. Prepare your recipe at home, and
then bring it to the meeting to share with the other
participants. It’s that simple!
Stories of Our Lives:
Norman Rockwell and Others
Mon., Sept. 23
7pm
Sat., Sept. 28
CPR
11am-2pm
A non-refundable fee of $55 per person is due at time of
registration.
Designed for bystanders; emergency response teams; safety
personnel; supervisors; and fire, police, and ambulance
personnel, this course teaches how to respond to breathing
and cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants.
Tips on heart disease prevention, scene control, patient
assessment, CPR integration, AED application, and use
and protocol adherence are also provided. This course
meets the latest 2010 CPR and ECC Guidelines.
Art Reception
Sun., Oct. 6
1-3pm
Local artist Larry Aarons’ art is on
display for the month of October.
Join us to welcome him to the Annex
and view his art. Light refreshments
will be served.
Dangles, Drops, and Hoops
A non-refundable $3 fee is due at time of registration.
Mon., Oct. 7
During interactive slide shows, tell stories about
what you see in nostalgic illustrations and paintings
that portray twentieth century scenes. Then create
a photo-collage that reflects upon and expresses the
story of your life! Please bring photos or photocopies
to create your collage.
A non-refundable $10 material fee is due at time of
registration.
Learn to Crochet
Wed., Sept., 25; Oct. 2, 9, 23
7pm
Materials needed for 1st class: Size 1 Hook and one
skein worsted cotton yarn such as Lily Sugar n Cream.
Cape/Shawl will require approx. 800 yards of bulky or
worsted weight yarn. No novelty yarns.
Beginners and intermediates are welcome! Learn and
review basic crochet stitches, practice with dishcloth
patterns, and move on to a capelet/shawlette.
Quilting
Thurs., Sept. 26; Oct. 17
12:30pm
7pm
Earrings! You can never have enough! Using beads,
charms, crystals, and earring findings, patrons create three
new pairs to either match their wardrobe or give as gifts.
Make each pair different or make the same style in three
different colors...the choice is yours!
Long Island’s Most Haunted Mansions
Mon., Oct. 21
7pm
Well-known Long Island author and historian Monica
Randall intrigues audiences with her amazing stories from
bygone eras. From romance, to murder, to ghosts, Ms.
Randall shares true stories of spectral beings who either
appear on film or make their ethereal voices heard during
the night.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Walking Tour
Please bring your own materials and quilting tools.
Tues., Oct. 22 Welcome to a new quilting class for beginners
and intermediates. You will find it fun and
relaxing. All the sewing in class is done by
hand. Before you attend the first class, have
an idea of the kind of quilt you would like to make: for
example, a baby quilt, lap quilt, or wall hanging. The
first quilt is an easy-does-it pattern. When you register,
you will be given further instructions.
Registration is required. A $10 per person luncheon fee
is due at time of registration. Please arrive at the Lab
early since parking is limited. Meet in the lobby of Grace
Auditorium where the tour begins.
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10am-12pm
Enjoy an Autumn walking tour of the Cold Spring
Harbor Laboratory campus, which is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. Sponsored by
Friends of the Gold Coast Library.
ADULT
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TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS ARE MOVIE DAYS AT THE ANNEX
Every other Tuesday a new DVD is shown at 2pm.
Alternating Fridays, classic and foreign films–new and old–
are shown at 2pm. DVD release dates are subject to change.
In the event that a movie is unavailable for screening on its
scheduled day and time, a substitute is shown. Note: The
Annex will open at 1:40pm on Movie Days.
New Release Tuesdays
Arthur Newman Sept. 3
A man who fakes his own death and assumes a new
identity moves in with a woman who is also trying to
leave her past behind. (Rescheduled from August 20) (101
minutes).
Behind the Candelabra Sept. 17
The private world of Liberace, the flamboyant entertainer
whose extravagant costumes, trademark candelabra,
and elaborate stage shows made him the most bankable
entertainer of his time. (120 minutes)
Unfinished Song
Oct. 1
Arthur does not share his wife Marion’s passion for
performing. But when heartbreak strikes, Arthur begins
to find a way to come out of his shell and in the process
forms a desire to build bridges with his estranged son. With
Terence Stamp and Vanessa Redgrave. (96 minutes)
The Lifeguard Oct. 15
Leigh (Kristen Bell) is almost 30, and living a seemingly
perfect life in New York. But when her career and love
life both come crashing down, she flees to her suburban
hometown and regresses to teenage life. (98 minutes)
Curiosity: Mission to Mars and the
Deep-Space Search for Another Earth
Wed., Oct. 30
7pm
On August 5, 2012, people watched as the space rover Curiosity
landed on Mars. Its mission: to explore Martian soil for evidence
of water and microbial life. Dr. Kevin Manning presents what
scientists have learned from the probe using astounding images
and incredible video footage of Mars and space; and then the
progress of an investigation to search for extrasolar planets
among distant stars using detectors such as Kepler and others.
Following his presentation, weather permitting, a powerful
telescope is set up outdoors to view the night sky and see celestial
objects such as craters on the Moon and the rings of Saturn.
Homemade Pumpkin Loaf
Mon., Nov. 4
7pm
There is a $3 non-refundable fee due at time
of registration.
Learn how to make a delicious homemade
pumpkin loaf to take home and bake!
As Cool As I Am Oct. 29
16-year-old Lucy longs for a traditional family, but with an
immature working mother and a strict, frequently absent
father, she is mostly on her own in this insightful comingof-age story that captures the real drama and bittersweet
moments of adolescence. Starring Claire Danes. (92
minutes)
Film Buff Fridays
To Be Or Not To Be (1942)
Sept. 13
This screwball masterpiece from Ernst Lubitsch stars Jack
Benny (The Jack Benny Program) and Carole Lombard (My
Man Godfrey) as husband-and-wife thespians in Nazioccupied Warsaw who become caught up in a dangerous
spy plot. (99 minutes)
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold (1965) Sept. 27
John le Carré’s acclaimed novel about a Cold War spy
on one final dangerous mission in East Germany is
transformed into a film as precise and ruthless as the book.
With Richard Burton and Claire Bloom. (112 minutes)
I Married a Witch (1942) Oct. 11
A 17th century witch (Veronica Lake) places a curse on her
accuser (Fredric March) so that all of his descendants will
be unhappy in marriage. (77 minutes)
The Uninvited (1944) Oct. 25
A pair of siblings (Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey) purchase
a lonely, cliff-top house in Cornwall, only to discover that
it actually carries a ghostly price. (99 minutes)
Long Island Memories
Gold Coast Memories are now on
Pinterest is a pinboard-style photo-sharing website.
Postcards, photographs and other artwork from Gold
Coast Library’s growing collection of digital images are
in the process of being added to our Pinterest board:
pinterest.com/goldcoastlib/local-history/
You can help the collection grow
by sharing photos, documents,
and other items that illustrate the
history of our community. Contact
a reference librarian or email
[email protected]
Map of Glenwood Landing, 1906
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Beginning Sept. 8, Sundays 12 to 5pm
EXPRESS NEWS
Two New Museum Passes
Important Dates
You can now use your Gold Coast Public Library
Card to check availability and make reservations
for passes to the Old Bethpage Village Restoration
and Children’s Museum of Manhattan!
Adult Education Assistance Available
through Gold Coast Public Library
Are you returning to school, working towards your
GED or refreshing your skills for work? Great things
in life are ahead of you. The Gold Coast Public
Library’s Tutor.com service will help you achieve
your goals. Get anonymous, private, online tutoring
for any kind of academic question in math, science,
English, social studies and writing from the privacy
of your own home or anywhere you have an internet
connection.
Library Closures
Mon., Sept. 2 - Labor Day
Mon., Oct. 14 - Columbus Day
Board of Trustees Meetings
Wed., Sept.18 and Oct. 16 - 7pm
Library Budget Vote & Board of Trustees Election
Mon., Sept. 9 - 9am to 9pm
Friends of the Gold Coast Library Meetings
Tues., Sept. 3 and Oct. 1 - 7pm
Library Board of Trustees
Nancy Benchimol, President
Rosemarie Ryba, Vice-President
Barbara Palermo, Treasurer
Amalie Kempton, Secretary
Kevin Glassman
Craig Henneberger
Tobi Kupferman
Miles Sibell
Vanessa Valente-Visintainer
Tutors are available 2–10pm by simply visiting
www.goldcoastlibrary.org/elearning from any
computer or mobile device with an internet
connection. Go to the library’s website, then click on
the link for Tutor.com. The expert tutors can help
you with anything from learning how to add fractions
to understanding your college-level statistics class.
You will need a Gold Coast Public Library card to use
this service. Any questions? Please don’t hesitate to
ask a librarian! If you’d like a demonstration of how
to use the service, please visit the Gold Coast Public
Library or ask your tutor for a tour of the classroom.
Library Director — Michael Morea
Newsletter Editor — Susan Zaremba