 |      | | This Week at the LibraryAdult2:00 PM - 3:30 PM9/29/2015 with Denise Gold, Archaeologist and Historian
In the middle of the Mediterranean Sea lies the beautiful island of Sicily, a crossroad for many civilizations. The island’s favored appearance and central location attracted many peoples to its shores. Discoveries of cave drawings show that prehistoric people lived there. During the 700’s B.C. the Greeks colonized the eastern part of the island, and later, Carthaginians founded trade settlements in the western area. The Romans conquered Sicily in the 200’s B.C. and made it their prime province, as Sicily provided grain for the entire Roman Empire. Among other settlers were the Phoenicians, the Jews, Saracens, Normans, Spaniards, Austrians and more. Sicily is also known as the Island of Myths, because it was the supposed home of many of the ancient Greek gods. Homer’s Odysseus (Ulysses) and his men were trapped there in the cave of the one-eyed Cyclops. Denise Gold will regale you with other exciting mythological tales—stories of Aphrodite, Persephone, Hades and others and will take you to many ancient and mysterious places. Among highlight visits will be a stop at the Greek and Roman city of Syracuse and to where papyrus grows. Also see the impressive Valley of the Greek Temples at Agrigento and the magnificent Roman villa at Piazza Armerina with its brilliant mosaics of amazing animals and bikini-clad young ladies. Thrilling and informative narration enlivened by gorgeous illustrations.
Bethpage Public Library - Auditorium & Lobby
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM9/29/2015 presented by Rob Sporing
Yet another version of Microsoft Windows has been released and with it comes new features and software not earlier available. For the first time Microsoft is also allowing owners of Windows 7 and 8 PCs to upgrade to Windows 10 for free for the first year.
So let's discuss if it is worth using this free upgrade! We will review the process of upgrading your PC, take a look at the new features available, and go through the various difference from Windows 8 to Windows 10.
If you have any interest in upgrading, you should attend the program. Please bring your questions with you as this is not only a lecture but a place to start a conversation.
Bethpage Public Library - Auditorium
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM9/30/2015 The CPHS welcomes you back as we begin out fall/winter season. We invite you to view a video on the lighthouses that protect the shores of Long Island. There are seventeen lighthouses, in various states of operation, surrounding our island each with its own distinctness, history, and beauty.
Join us as we discover the hidden treasures right in our backyard. After the video you are invited to join us for some light refreshments.
Bethpage Public Library - Auditorium & Lobby
Live @ The Library2:00 PM - 3:30 PM10/4/2015 performed by Jerry Cardone
A musical tribute to Frank Sinatra with renowned tribute artist Jerry Cardone, who celebrates the work and the life of an entertainer who has captivated us like no other. Jerry has performed for Mayor Guilliani, Michael Douglas, Tony Randall and many other well-known celebrities. He has worked with Danny Aiello, Sal Richards and other well-known entertainers. Jerry’s quest is to keep the beautiful music of “ol’ Blue Eyes” alive. Mark the date on your calendars and plan to let Jerry entertain you.
Admission is free and Bethpage School District #21 residents will be seated first; out-of-area residents as space permits. A Bethpage Library card is a ticket of admission for card holder and a companion.
Bethpage Public Library - Auditorium & Lobby
Movies2:00 PM - 4:00 PM9/30/2015 Starring: Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Ed Harris
Rated: PG; 140 minutes
Apollo 13 was supposed to be an uneventful space flight, but it became NASA’s worst nightmare when they heard these famous words uttered, “Houston, we have a problem.” Stranded 205,000 miles from Earth in a damaged spacecraft, astronauts Jim Lovell (Hanks), Fred Haise (Paxton), and Jack Swigert (Bacon), endure a critical struggle to survive. The pressure is just as intense at Mission Control, with astronaut Ken Mattingly (Sinise), flight director Gene Kranz (Harris), and a brave ground crew racing against the clock to bring them home safely. Using state-of-the-art special effects, and clever filmmaking techniques, director Ron Howard builds nail-biting tension, while maintaining authenticity of the facts. The outcome is a fitting tribute to the Apollo 13 mission and a blockbuster hit film.
Bethpage Public Library - Auditorium
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM10/2/2015 Starring: Mila Jovovich, Pierce Brosnan, Dylan McDermott, Angela Bassett
Rated: PG-13 (violence, brief strong language); 96 minutes
A foreign Service Officer (Jovovich), newly posted to the American Embassy in London is charged with stopping terrorists from getting into the U.S. After surviving a vicious attack on the embassy, she finds herself framed for crimes she didn’t commit and racing to elude assassins while trying to clear her name and stop a terrorist attack set for New Years Day.
Bethpage Public Library - Auditorium & Lobby
Children2:00 PM - 3:00 PM10/3/2015 With Joanne Manning, Craft Specialist
For ages 5-11
Scare up some Halloween fun by creating a candy canister perfect for storing your yummy holiday treats. Have a spine-tingling good time! There will be a $2.00 materials fee per child. Register from September 1.
Bethpage Public Library - Meeting Room & Kitchen | | 47 Powell Ave. • Bethpage, NY 11714 • 516-931-3907
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