New & Noteworthy @ WHPLibrary http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/ The West Hempstead Public Library's Weblog en Copyright 2008 Thu, 01 May 2008 12:48:03 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Genealogy Questions? If you missed our genealogy class in April, you may still get help with your genealogy questions using our Book-a-Librarian service. Make an appointment with a Reference Librarian who can help you save time, money and effort using a very valuable resource for genealogical and historical research, and it's available only in the library! Ancestry Library Edition centralizes records from the U.S. census, military records, court, land and probate records, vital and church records, directories, passenger lists, passport applications and more. The collections are constantly expanding with new content added almost every day. Book-a-Librarian service is restricted to West Hempstead Library cardholders. Call to make an appointment (516) 481-6591 or email the Reference Desk.]]> http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/05/genealogy_questions_1.html http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/05/genealogy_questions_1.html Research Databases ancestors ancestry book-a-librarian database genealogy librarian Thu, 01 May 2008 12:48:03 -0500 Tai Chi for Teens - “Be more inspired!”
Introduction to Tai Chi Chuan Thursday, May 22 7- 8 p.m. There is no fee for this unusual program for young adults (grades 6 to 12)
This class will introduce you to the slow, graceful movements of the Tai Chi form and its unique philosophy. The movements are designed to promote good health, body awareness and harmony between the body and the mind. As the movements are gentle, Tai Chi does not require any special athletic ability. Tai Chi seeks to develop the mind rather than the muscle. Let a different way of moving in the world inspire you! Join us in this age old Chinese “exercise.” To reserve your place, come to the YA desk, email the Reference Desk, or call 481-6591. ]]> http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/04/tai_chi_for_teens_be_more_insp_1.html http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/04/tai_chi_for_teens_be_more_insp_1.html Young Adults exercise tai chi teens young adults Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:46:46 -0500 Book-a-Librarian Whether you need help tracking down consumer information, tracing your family roots, or exploring ideas on what to read next, we can help. With our Book-a-Librarian service you may reserve a free 30-minute session with a professional reference librarian to help you navigate through the many informational resources available to you in the library, through our catalog, in our databases and on the internet. Just fill out a Book-a-Librarian Request Form in the library or email or call the Reference Desk at 516-481-6591 to request the service. Each request will be given to a Reference Librarian who will schedule your personal appointment at a mutually convenient time Book-a-Librarian appointments must be scheduled in advance and are restricted to West Hempstead Public Library cardholders.]]> http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/04/bookalibrarian.html http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/04/bookalibrarian.html Computers Reader's Advisory Reference & Resources Research Databases book-a-librarian genealogy librarian reference research Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:57:51 -0500 What's in your Toolbox?
CRAFTY POEMS (Grades 3-5)
Miss Stefanie will be here on Thursday, April 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m. to guide children who would like to learn clever things to do with words.
]]> http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/04/whats_in_your_toolbox_1.html http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/04/whats_in_your_toolbox_1.html Children crafts kids poems poetry Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:41:35 -0500 Bilingual Show with Anna E. Kravis
All Families are Welcome! Sunday, April 13, at 2:00 pm in the Lower Level Community Room for ENGLISH-SPANISH FAMILY FIESTA CONCERT Performed by Anna Epstein-Kravis
This special family concert welcomes children, parents & grandparents! Come Early, Space is Limited. First Come, First Served!
]]> http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/04/bilingual_show_with_anna_e_kra_1.html http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/04/bilingual_show_with_anna_e_kra_1.html Children Programs community concerts families kids music puppets Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:42:56 -0500 Searching for Ancestors? Here is an excellent opportunity to get help researching your family history. Our workshop on Wednesday, April 9 from 10-11:30 am, will focus on the valuable resources your library provides to help you dig through the myriad records that exist scattered in bits and pieces in various hard-to-access records. The Ancestry Library Edition provides a wealth of information in one convenient place and is available only in the library. Bring your genealogy questions and our experienced reference librarian will help you find the answers to help you identify your kin. If you can't make it to the workshop, you might consider using our new Book-a-Librarian Service, which allows West Hempstead patrons to reserve a free 30-minute session with a professional librarian to focus on your research interests. Call the library 481-6591 or email us for more information. ]]> http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/04/searching_for_ancestors.html http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/04/searching_for_ancestors.html Adult Computers Research Databases Seniors ancestors ancestry database genealogy heritage Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:46:13 -0500 Upcoming Book Chat: The Maytrees In her review of The Maytrees in Bookpage, Linda White comments "If you have not been enthralled by the details of a moth flying into a candle flame in Holy the Firm, or enchanted by a silken string of spiderweb across a coffee mug in Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, then you should slow down and read carefully. For Dillard takes the most amazing facts and lays them bare for all to see." So, what is this book about? Scott Simon, of National Public Radio, calls it "a quirky story of the Maytrees' fractured marriage" written in a short, simple, poetic style. Listen to the NPR interview and hear Annie Dillard read a passage from the novel. Pick up a copy of The Maytrees, available now at the circulation desk. Register at the reference desk or call us at 481-6591 to let us know that you will join our discussion at 7 pm in the second floor Conference Room on May 1. Check here for more reviews.]]> http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/03/upcoming_book_chat_the_maytree.html http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/03/upcoming_book_chat_the_maytree.html Adult Reader's Advisory book chat book discussion books readers Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:08:15 -0500 Library Summit For and About Boomers 50+ Share your ideas and meet others in your community who are committed to the needs of older Long Islanders.
WHAT: Libraries for Today and Tomorrow: The Greatest Generation to the Boomer Generation. WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Westbury Public Library, 445 Jefferson St, Westbury, NY 11590. DETAILS: The summit is free and open to the public. Lunch will be served. Space is limited so advanced registration is required.
Nassau Library System Senior Connections invites older adults to participate in an interactive summit about the future of public library services for Long Island's growing population of people who are 50+. Presenters Paul Arfin, President of Intergenerational Strategies and Ronald Roel, former editor for Newsday’s Act II section, will lead the discussion of how Nassau's public libraries can best serve your needs. For more information or to register, please call 516-292-8920 ext. 236, or e-mail workshops@nassaulibrary.org with "Summit" in the subject line.]]> http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/03/library_summit_for_and_about_b_1.html http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/03/library_summit_for_and_about_b_1.html Seniors boomers seniors Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:03:07 -0500 Leap Day 2008 Leap Day, also known as Leap Year Day. (photo downloaded from Leapzine.com) LeapStork.jpg Browsing the Internet is a great way to learn about both the science and the traditions associated with Leap Year. Using a search engine, like Google, when you enter the words "Leap Year" you get approximately 2,180,000 results, far more than most people would have the time to research. A quick review of the ten on the first page and a cursory look at the ten on the second page gives a taste of what can be found on the subject. To help you focus your research, Google has included additional search terms at the bottom of the results page under the heading "Searches related to: Leap Year". Use these hints to modify your own search terms, based on your specific interests. For example, adding "trivia" to your search, reveals a set of appproximately 110,000 results or adding "traditions" reveals another 138,000 results. The Yahoo search engine also provides related searches under the heading "Also try:..." These are some of my favorite picks: Leap Year 101 for an overview. If you were born on a Leap Day, check out the Leapzine website and Leap Year Capital of the World. Sadie Hawkins Day which is actually celebrated in November. Online Conversion Calculator for figuring out which years are Leap Years.]]> http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/02/leap_day_2008_1.html http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/02/leap_day_2008_1.html Computers Reference & Resources holidays internet leap year research search engines Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:10:08 -0500 May Day Book Chat! Join us for a May Day Book Chat on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7pm in the second floor conference room. We will select the book for discussion based on feedback offered by the March 13 Book Chat participants during our Long Island Reads meeting, so stay tuned. We'll update our library blog and the website and post flyers in the library with the title of the book. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation desk by April 1. We also welcome book choices suggested by other readers in the community who plan to join our group in the future. Check our website for books we have read and discussed in the past. Please email or call the reference desk at (516) 481-6591 to register for a book discussion or to be added to our mailing list. ]]> http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/02/may_day_book_chat_1.html http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/02/may_day_book_chat_1.html Adult Reader's Advisory book chat book discussion books readers Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:25:51 -0500 AARP Driver Safety - Two (2) Spring Classes! Because our very popular two-day AARP Driver Safety Class for drivers age 50 and over fills up almost instantly, we have scheduled a class in April and another class in May. So, don't be disappointed! Mark your calendar now, and remember the signup dates. REGISTRATION DATES FOR BOTH CLASSES: West Hempstead residents - Monday March 31, 9 a.m. at the Reference Desk. Non-residents - Friday April 4, 9 a.m. at the Reference Desk.
The class in April will be taught by Hank Goldman: Monday April 7 and Thursday April 10 - 9:30 am – 1:30 pm.
The class in May will be taught by Charley Hlavenka: Two Thursdays, May 1 and May 8 - 9:30 am – 1:30 pm.
The classes will be held in the Community Room on the Lower Level, accessible by stairs or elevator. You must attend both days to get insurance credit for the class. The cost is a reasonable $10. Make your check payable to: AARP.]]> http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/02/aarp_driver_safety_two_2_sprin.html http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/02/aarp_driver_safety_two_2_sprin.html Seniors 50+ AARP defensive driving public service seniors Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:52:04 -0500 Friends' BOOK SALE WHEN: Friends only Pre-Sale - Wednesday, May 28 5 - 9 pm; General sale: Thursday, May 29 through Sunday, June 1st. WHERE: Takes place in the Community Room on the lower level at 500 Hempstead Ave. DETAILS: Donations will be accepted from 9 - 5 pm on Tuesday, May 27 and Wednesday, May 28. ]]> http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/02/friends_book_sale_1.html http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/02/friends_book_sale_1.html Friends of the Library books booksale fol friends fundraising sale Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:57:04 -0500 WHPLIBRARY STAFF Wear Red Thanks to all the West Hempsted Public Library staff who participated in National Wear Red Day on February 1, 2008 to support heart disease awareness for women. ]]> http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/02/whplibrary_staff_on_feb1.html http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/02/whplibrary_staff_on_feb1.html Staff heart disease staff wear red women women's health Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:43:08 -0500 WH Scholarship Applications - 2008 The West Hempstead Community Scholarship Fund, Inc. (WHCSF) awards scholarships to residents of the WH Union Free School District, students from the Island Park School District who attend WHHS, and graduates of WHHS who are continuing their education beyond high school. This year, each individual award will be two thousand dollars ($2000). The awards (3 or more) are based on character, potential and financial need. The Selection Committee has the option to grant (1) single award based solely on character and potential, without regard to financial need. Students may pick up applications in the Young Adult corner of the library. They are located in a bin near the FAFSA application forms.]]> http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/02/wh_scholarship_applications_20.html http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/02/wh_scholarship_applications_20.html Young Adults college college prep planning scholarship students WHCSF Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:07:27 -0500 Valentine's Day Show Featuring Jimmy Moore Come and hear Jimmy Moore and his piano accompanist as they combine the best of standards and show tunes for a Valentine's Day Show at 2 pm on Sunday, February 10. The theme of the show, of course, is "LOVE", with heart-warming romantic numbers and other lovely tunes. Bring the entire family to our Community Room on the lower level of the library, accessible by elevator or stair. Refreshments will be served! Check the Events Calendar for other entertainment at the library ]]> http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/01/valentines_day_concert_on_sund.html http://www.whplibrary.org/newandnoteworthy/2008/01/valentines_day_concert_on_sund.html Programs community concerts entertainment Jimmy Moore shows Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:29:39 -0500