Sachem Public Library March Events

In March, the Sachem Public Library will offer many interesting exhibits. Take a look at what's going on:

March 2010 Gallery Exhibit: Joan Catz–Wurtzel

Photography: Through Joan's Eye

Joan Catz-Wurtzel will exhibit a selection of photographs at Sachem Public Library during the month of March in the Gallery located in the Lower Lobby.

Ms. Wurtzel reaches for her camera on a daily basis, taking photos that capture and prolong the pleasure that certain scenes, visions and experiences render. When Joan observes something that amazes her, she takes possession with her camera. Known around town as the "hat lady," this long-time member of Sachem Public Library considers her library "a home away from home."

In addition to the main gallery, the display case will exhibit one of a kind, uniquely crafted watercolor jewelry by Ross Barbera.

The Art Encounter: 

Strengthen your creative skills in The Art Encounter at Sachem Public Library weekly on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Do you have a desire to fulfill your passion for art? Artist Jack Dean leads this weekly gathering of art enthusiasts. Work in your favorite media, share ideas and learn new techniques in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your supplies and a work-in-progress, or start something new and have fun as you allow your creative energy to flow!  

What's New for Homes: Saturday, March 6, Noon

Handyman, electrical engineer and former home inspector, Lou Cialdella, shares DIY know-how at Sachem Public Library on March 6 at noon.

Mr. Cialdella will help you make the most of fixing up your home with tips on home maintenance techniques, paints and tiles, and the latest in solar energy. Save money and learn about new products for your home.

Bizet's Carmen Lecture: Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 p.m.

Sally Shorrock will acquaint you with the spectacular background stories of Bizet's fiery opera, Carmen, at Sachem Public Library on March 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Learn about the naughtiest gypsy of all time and the trials she encounters when she meets her match in Escamillo, the charismatic and glamorous toreador. This groundbreaking drama is one of the most driving operas of all time, leaving you on the edge of your seat and humming all the way home. Carmen is a fantastic opera for first timers. 

Bizet's Carmen will be shown at the Library on March 10 at 1:30 and 6:00 p.m.

Opera & Art Film Series: Wednesday, March 10, 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy the best of opera and art in this monthly series at Sachem Public Library. This month's film, Bizet's Carmen, will be shown on March 10 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

In 19^th century Seville, the lusty, tempestuous Carmen seduces a naïve Army corporal, Don Jose in this tale of love, betrayal and murder. Starring Placido Domingo and Julia Migenes-Johnson, conducted by Lorin Maazel. In French with English subtitles. (1984, NR-2:35)

Sally Shorrock will acquaint you with the spectacular background stories of Bizet's fiery opera, Carmen, in a lecture at Sachem Public Library on March 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Academy Award Winning Songs: Sunday, March 14, 2:00 p.m.

Singer-pianist-arranger, bandleader and veteran entertainer Mitch Kahn will perform at Sachem Public Library on March 14 at 2:00 p.m.

In this performance Mr. Kahn will explore the Academy Award winning legacy of the great American Songwriters with material from the 30s to the 80s. This concert is packed with music, nostalgia and anecdotes about the singers, actors and composers. Preferred seating will be given to Sachem Library cardholders at Sunday concerts and performances.

Irish Tea: Tuesday, March 16 or Monday, March 29, 6:30 p.m.

Barbara Sheridan will show you how to coordinate a delightful Irish tea at Sachem Public Library on your choice of March 16 or March 29 at 6:30 p.m.

During this demonstration you will learn how to create tea sandwiches, scones and a dipsy trifle, all of which you can sample during the evening.

Meet the Filmmaker: Marino Amoruso

Mickey Mantle: In His Own Words, Wednesday, March 17, 7:00 p.m. 

Long Island native, Marino Amoruso, will present his film, Mickey Mantle: In His Own Words at Sachem Public Library on March 17 at 7:00 p.m.

In this critically-acclaimed film Mickey himself tells the story of his remarkable life and career in two on-camera interviews conducted a few years before his death. Special guest stars include Yogi Berra, Hank Bauer, Ryne Duren, Johnny Blanchard, Carl Erskine, Tommy Byrne and others. Q&A with the filmmaker will follow the presentation.

A Taste of Ireland: Sunday, March 21, 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate Irish Heritage with baritone James Hanrahan, pianist Wally Alesse and the Mulvihill-Lynch Studio Irish Step Dancers at Sachem Public Library on March 21 at 2:00 p.m.

James Hanrahan, an internationally acclaimed veteran of opera, concert and Broadway theatre, will regale you with a variety of traditional Irish songs. Mr. Hanrahan will be accompanied by pianist Wally Alesse, who has performed with renowned bands including the Guy Lombardo Orchestra.

Book Discussion Series

America's Crisis: Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War: Monday, March 22, 3:00 p.m.

To commemorate the 200^th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, you are invited to attend a book discussion series to be held at the Sachem Public Library from September, 2009 through June, 2010. This month's book, Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words That Remade America by Garry Wills, will be discussed on March 22 at 3:00 p.m.

Garry Wills, a former professor of Greek at Yale University, painstakingly deconstructs Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and discovers heavy influence from the early Greeks and 19th century Transcendentalists.

Copies of this book are available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone is welcome to join in on the conversation. This group can be attended every month or individually as a particular title appeals to you.

GENEALOGY 101: The Dead Relatives Club, 60 Websites in 60 Minutes: Monday, March 22, 7:00 p.m.

Dig up your past with the Dead Relatives Club Genealogy Group at Sachem Public Library on the last Monday of each month. This month's gathering will be held on Monday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m.

This month, expand your research options with a list of the 60 most worthwhile websites for genealogists.

Genealogists of all levels can benefit from the Library's collection of biography and genealogy databases. Whether you choose to research in the Library or from home, you'll find invaluable information on historical records from well known services such as Footnote and Heritage Quest. You can access these and other research databases at www.sachemlibrary.org using the Research Tools link. You will need to enter your library card barcode; select Suffolk e-Resources, then Biography & Genealogy.

Computers located near the Reference Desk provide free access to the popular family tree research service, Ancestry.com for in-Library use only. Speak with a Reference Librarian for more information.

Great Decisions Discussion Series: Special Envoys: Monday, March 22, 7:00 p.m.

Sachem resident and long-time Great Decisions participant Peter Hanson, will lead this monthly discussion series of current global hot topics at Sachem Public Library on March 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Special envoys can help bring attention and diplomatic muscle to resolve conflicts and global challenges, but they also bring with them their own "special" problems. Will the Administration's reliance on special envoys increase the ability of the U.S. to deal with major international issues? Great Decisions, a national, civic-education program on U.S. foreign policy and international issues, is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association.

Copies of an essay based on this month's discussion topic are available at the Circulation Desk.

13 Legends of Fire Island: Tuesday, March 23, 7:00 p.m.

Long Island resident and history buff Jack Whitehouse will share stories of mystery and suspense taken from his book, 13 Legends of Fire Island and the Great South Bay at Sachem Public Library on March 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Mr. Whitehouse will highlight legends and lore relating to pirates, ghosts, shipwrecks and treasure chests, and even the possibility of the Viking discovery of Fire Island. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Are you interested in Long Island history? Be sure to visit our Local History Room's comprehensive collection of books which focus on the Sachem district and surrounding areas.

The Precisions: Sunday, March 28, 2:00 p.m.

The Precisions return for another amazing performance at Sachem Public Library on March 28 at 2:00 p.m.

Like other popular vocal groups from the golden era of rock n' roll, The Precisions graduated from performing as young balladeers on Brooklyn street corners to a major record label. Renowned as one of the classic East Coast Doo Wop groups, The Precisions have entertained audiences coast-to-coast with their rich, smooth harmony, and foot stomping rhythm. Selections for this concert will include some of the group's biggest hits, including Someone to Watch Over Me and Cleopatra. Preferred seating will be given to Sachem Library cardholders at Sunday concerts and performances.

Verse in Person: Tuesday, March 30, 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate poetry at Sachem Public Library on the last Tuesday of each month. This month's reading will be held on Tuesday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Each month a guest poet presents a reading after which the audience is encouraged to share original works at an open mic. This month's featured reader is Long Island poet Tammy Nuzzo-Morgan. Ms. Morgan is the first female and current, Suffolk County Poet Laureate and founder/president of The North Sea Poetry Scene (TNSPS). In 2006 her poetry book, Let Me Tell You Something was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. She is the 2009 recipient of the Long Island Writers' Guild Community Service Award. She is editor of Long Island Sounds and host of TNSPS's Arts Forum television show. Her latest book is For Michael. Currently, Ms. Morgan is endeavoring to create an archival/arts center for Long Island poetry. Special thanks to Jeanette Klimszewski and Mankh, members of the Performance Poets Association, for co-hosting this series.

Hotel du Lac: Wednesday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.

The Sachem Library Book Discussion Group led by Helen Harris will be discussing, Hotel du Lac, by Anita Brookner on March 24 at 7:00 p.m.

During her stay at a stately Swiss hotel a British novelist, desiring to find refuge from love, becomes preoccupied with fellow guests each with his or her own tale to tell. She ultimately struggles to come to terms with her career and love: the lack, the benefits, and the meaning thereof.

Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone is welcome to join in on the conversation. This group can be attended every month or individually as a particular title appeals to you.   

Book Discussion:

Main Street: Thursday, March 25, Noon

The Sachem Library Book Discussion Group led by Ursula Bennet will discuss, Main Street, by Sinclair Lewis on March 25 at noon. 

A young woman married to a Midwestern doctor in Minnesota rebels against the town's small mindedness with disastrous attempts at bringing culture into their lives.

Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone is welcome to join in on the conversation. This group can be attended every month or individually as a particular title appeals to you.

Women in the Know Get the Dough!: Monday, March 29, 7:00 p.m.

Financial advisor Tom Lawler will show you how to save for the big things at Sachem Public Library on March 29 at 7:00 p.m.

What is the key to financial success? Determine your financial goals and create a strategy for the future. In this informative presentation, Mr. Lawler will discuss preparing for two of life's most important financial commitments: saving for retirement and financing your child's college expenses. Men are welcome.

Gourmet Getaways: Within Driving Distance: Monday, March 31, 6:30 p.m.

Discover delicious destinations that are close to home during this presentation at Sachem Public Library on March 31 at 6:30 p.m.

Whether you are a food enthusiast or you'd just like a pleasurable day or weekend away, you'll enjoy this slide show featuring local destinations. You will go home with ready-made plans for five trips complete with a listing of restaurants, menus, accommodations, activities, excursions, and contact information. Bon voyage!

Sachem Public Library is located at 150 Holbrook Road in Holbrook. For more information regarding this and other available programming you may go online to www.sachemlibrary.org or call 631.588.5024 and ask for the Welcome Desk.