September-October, special Chappaqua Library events for the young, teens and adults

“Art and Artlessness,” exhibit in the Chappaqua Library Gallery; “Mind Like Water”
September 2, 2011
by Christine Yeres

Chinese ink brush painter Mansheng Wang’s exhibit, “Mind Like Water,” will run through October 8 in the Library’s Gallery.  And speaking of October . . .  the library staff is gearing up for a town-wide delve into Twain’s Domain—as in Samuel Clemens-Mark Twain—starting October 14.  In “Read more…” see what the Library is planning for us all for September and October. 

Visit the Chappaqua Library website for more.

The Chappaqua Library will be open on Sundays again, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., beginning Sunday, September 11.

Below are listed “Adult,” then “Teen,” then “Children’s” programming.

Adult Programs

Book Lovers

Sept. 15:      The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer

Oct. 27:      Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

Thurs. 1:00

Led by Barbara Bernstein, a retired Reading Specialist.

Sponsor: Friends, Cosponsor. N.C. Rec. & Park

Chappaqua Library Bridge and Scrabble Club: Guided Play & Instruction

Sept. 17; Oct. 15, 22, 29 Sat. 10:00

Match wits with former Library Board Trustee Stan Kurzban. Bridge: Not for beginners; singles, pairs and small groups welcome. Scrabble: All levels welcome

Menus in the Movies

Sept 23:      Eat, Drink, Man, Woman

Oct. 28:      Ken Burn’s documentary, Mark Twain part I

Fridays at 7:00

Led by food author and film buff, Carol Durst.  Homemade desserts and discussion to follow. Sponsor: Friends

Open Book Discussion

Sept. 13       The Paris Wife by Paula McClain

Oct. 18       Pudd’nhead Wilson by Mark Twain

Tues. 7:30  

Led by Christine Bobkoff, Adj. Prof. WCC.  Ask at Information Desk for a copy of the book.  Sponsor: Friends of the Chappaqua Library

Concert:  Chappaqua Singers

Sun. Sept. 11 4:00

This dynamic, energetic group will perform a patriotic concert for your enjoyment.  Donations

James Cagney: Lecture/ video presentation

Sept. 16 Fri. 1:00

Discover the wonderful life and career of James Cagney who always considered himself a “Song and Dance” man.

Cosponsor: New Castle Recreation and Parks

Leaf Mulching

Sept. 22 Thurs. 7:30

Find out how to save time and money and help improve the quality of your landscape my mulching in place

Cosponsor: New Castle Sustainability Advisory Board

Archaeology Lecture: Taking It With You: Death and Personal Ornaments at Hasanlu, Iran

Sept. 25 Sun. 2:00

This lecture will discuss Dr. Megan Cifarelli’s research into the ways personal ornaments constructed and expressed identities in life, and in death, at this site.

Dr. Cifarelli, Pres. AIA West. Society,  Asst. Prof. Dept of Art History, Director Museum Studies, & Chair Classical Civilizations, Manhattanville College.

Chinese Art: Traditions, Contemporary Trends and Practice

An Overview of Chinese Art History

Sept. 7 Wed. 7:00

Lecturer: Elizabeth Hammer, Asian Art Specialist/Vice President, Christies.

Trends in Contemporary Chinese Art

Sept. 14 Wed. 7:00

Lecturer:  Marcy B. Freedman. Art Historian

Calligraphy Workshop by Mansheng Wang

Sept. 18 Sun. 2:00

Includes lecture & demonstration.  Registration required for workshop only

Landscape Workshop by Mansheng Wang

Oct. 2 Sun. 2:00

Includes lecture.  Registration required for workshop only

This series was made possible by the Arts Alive program of ArtsWestchester, with funding from the Decentralization Program of the NYS Council on the Arts. Cosponsor: Organization of Chinese Americans.

Making a New Garden – And a New Life: Dominique Browning

Oct 12, Wed 7:30

After losing her job as Editor in Chief of House & Garden when the magazine closed, Dominique was forced to slow down and find a new structure for her life. Reading & photographs

Cosponsor: Friends of Rocky Hills

TWAIN’S DOMAIN@ the Chappaqua Library

We are grateful to the Friends of the Chappaqua Library for underwriting the month long series of programs celebrating Mark Twain

Opening Ceremonies

Oct 15, Sat. 3:00

Join us as Barbara Snedecor, Director of the Center for Mark Twain Studies presents a Power Point program on Mark Twain.  Also speeches by Barbara Gerrard, Town Supervisor, Evelyn Bloom, Library Board President and Shobha Vanchiswar, Friends of the Library President.

Concert: River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs

Oct. 16, Sun. 3:00

The group brings the exuberant sounds of the steamy bayous of southwestern Louisiana and cooks up a spicy musical gumbo that combines the traditional sounds of the button accordion and washboard with a driving, syncopated beat.

Samuel Clemens, Mark Twain and the Layers Left Behind

Oct. 20 Thurs. 7:00

Using images as well as some actual items from the Center for Mark Twain Studies’ collection, archivist Mark Woodhouse, Gannett-Tripp Library, will focus on how the center serves as an important internationally known resource.

Mark Twain’s Pessimism

Oct. 21 Fri. 7:00

By the latter part of Twain’s life, he had become a notorious misanthrope and extreme pessimist.  He would greet his friend with the question, “How’s the damned human race today”?  Prof. Michael Bobkoff will examine the nature of his pessimism as seen is his later works.

Tour of Mark Twain’s House & Harriet Beecher Stowe’s House

Oct. 25 Tues. 8am-6pm

Day includes luxury bus transportation, box lunch and tour of 2 houses in Hartford, CT. $40.00

Twain and Tiffany

Oct 26 Wed. 7:00

The Twain Hartford house was designed as a showpiece, a visual representation of the author. Chief Curator, Patti Philippon, will discuss the interior design work of Louis C. Tiffany & Co., and show the splendor that the Twain House is today.

Cosponsor: New Castle Historical Society

Mark Twain and the Minister

Oct. 30 Sun. 4:00

It might come as a surprise that Mark Twain’s closet friend was a New England Congregationalist minister, the Rev. Twichell.  They swapped yarns and argued over many things…and, of course, religion.  Their interaction over the decades tells us a lot about the evolution of Twain’s faith and his loss of it (if he really ever did lose it) over his long and explosive life.

Steve Courtney, lecturer, is on the staff of the Mark Twain House is author of an award-winning biography of Rev. Twichell.

Cosponsored by the Chappaqua Interfaith Council

Twain’s Domain Dinner at Crabtree’s Kittle House

Tuesday, November 1 at 6:00 p.m.

Join pianist Michael Shapiro for a Twain inspired dinner at Crabtree’s Kittle House. Listen to music from Twain’s time and enjoy stories and anecdotes from Twain’s life. Sponsored by the Chappaqua Library. $54 per person includes three course dinner and one glass of wine, mulled cider, or soda. Space is limited. Call the Chappaqua Library at 914-238-9220 for reservations. See The Chappaqua Orchestra website.

Music and the River

Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 8 pm
Chappaqua Library Auditorium
195 South Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua, NY

A multi-media tribute to Mark Twain on the 100th anniversary of his death.  The Chappaqua Orchestra will perform Virgil Thomson’s epic score simultaneously with the Depression era film The River.  The River film is still very relevant today as Twain’s inspiration the Mississippi River continues to flood and cause turmoil throughout the center of our country.  The orchestra will also perform Charles Ives’ gorgeous tone poem The Housatonic at Stockbridge and beloved vocal excerpts from Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein’s Show Boat. Twain and Ives met through Ives’ father-in-law the Reverend Joseph Twichell of Hartford, Connecticut.  Twain’s witticisms about the young Ives will be recounted by William Gerrard, who will also provide the narration for The River.  Audience favorite Deborah Horne, soprano, and a bass baritone also will join Maestro Michael Shapiro and the orchestra in this celebration of American music and American river ways.

This concert is FREE, donations accepted at the door, reception following the concert. This concert is offered in collaboration with the Chappaqua Library.

Teen Programs

Family Film

Fri. Sept. 2 4:00 film screening

A last gasp of summer fun in our air-conditioned theater! All ages. Open.

ANI*MANGA

Sept. 9, Oct. TBA 6:00-8:00 Gr. 6-12

Register: Anime & Manga fans watch Anime & talk about Manga over snacks.

Practice PSAT Test

Sat. Sept. 10 8:45 Recommended for Gr. 8-10  

Register: Proctored practice PSAT by Kaplan (approx. 2.75 hours). Comprehensive analysis of test performance, detailing individual strengths & weaknesses will be emailed to students and individual consultations are available.

Book Buzz

Sept. 10, Oct. TBA 1:00-2:00 Gr. 5-12

Register: Get the scoop before everyone else by reading books BEFORE they are published!  Hear the buzz over bagels, write reviews & make book trailers.

REEL READS!

Sat. Sept. 10 6:00-9:00, Oct. TBA Gr. 5-12

Register:  Pizza, Film & Discussion. Check website for movie description.

Co-sponsor: New Castle Rec. & Parks and Teen Alliance & Aparna Nathan Girl Scout Gold Award Project Troop 2745.

Got Game?

Wed. Sept 14, 21, 28 Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 3:00-5:30 Gr. 5-8

Enjoy board games and video games.

Co-sponsored by New Castle Rec. & Parks and Teen Alliance.

Teen Alliance/Volunteen Meeting

Thurs. Sept 15 5:00-7:00

We are looking for students 5th-12th grades in Fall 2011 to help organize events for your age group and the community.  The New Castle Teen Alliance meets September through June to provide input on recreational, social, and community programs and services for teens. Volunteens are Library volunteers year-round.

Community Day/Teen Music Festival

Sat. Sept. 17

Drop by the Library & Teen Alliance booths. Stay tuned for more information about the Teen Music Festival.

A Loosely Knit Group

Sept. 19, Oct. TBA 4:00-6:00 Gr. 5-12.

Register: We provide needles, yarn, snacks & expert advice.

Friday Teen Pizza & Movie

Fri. Sept. 23, Oct. TBA 3:00-6:00 Gr. 5-12

Register: Call library for film title & running time. Co-sponsor: New Castle Rec. & Parks and Teen Alliance.

Practice SAT Test

Sat. Sept. 24 8:45 -1:00

Register: Proctored practice PSAT by Kaplan (approx. 4 hours). Comprehensive analysis of test performance, detailing individual strengths & weaknesses will be emailed to students and individual consultations are available.

Road to College: Your Path to Success

Sat. Sept 24 1:00-4:00

Location: Chappaqua Library theatre.  Come and meet tutors, college application coaches, essay prep, SAT & ACT prep, and people who can help on the road to college.

Teen App it!

Tues. Sept 27 4:00-6:00 Gr. 5-12

Register: Find out about apps for the iPhone, iPad, and Androids! Bring your gadgets with apps to share and show to others!

Teen Read Week

Oct. 16-22, 2011

PICTURE THIS! Send us your snapshot of you or your friends reading to be entered into our raffle.  Play Teen Read Week Bingo.

Pizza, Movie, & Game

Fri.  Oct 21 noon-6:00

Register: No school today! Come hang out with your friends, enjoy some pizza, and take in a movie on the big screen.  Movie title TBA

Cool Candy Houses

Fri.  Oct 28 3:00-5:00

Register: Use your imagination to create a home inspired by Mark Twain literature to devour, take home or display in the Teen Zone.

Co-sponsored by New Castle Teen Alliance.

Scavenger Hunt & Film

Sat.  Oct 29 7:00-10:00

Register: Come dressed in your Halloween best and “scavenge” the library to find clues that lead to a “surprising Twist with Twain” ending! Pizza and snacks will be served.

Co-sponsored by New Castle Teen Alliance.

 

 

Children’s Programming

Family Film

Fri., Sep. 2 4pm

A last gasp of summer fun in our air-conditioned theater!

All ages. Open.

Back-to-School Bingo

Tues., Sep. 6 4pm

You won’t be “board”!

Gr. K-3rd.  Register.

Stories & More

Mon. Sep. 12, 19, 26 & Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31 4:30

Stories and a surprise activity.

Gr. K-2.  Open.

Jr. Garden Club

Wed., Sep. 14, 4pm

Paint a Pot & Put a Plant in It!

Gr. 2-4.  Register.

Multilingual Mother Goose

Thurs., Sep. 15, 22 & Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 2:30

Learn & share songs & rhymes in other languages.

Birth-5 years with adult.  Register.

Young Critics Book Discussion

Thurs., Sep. 15 & Oct. 13 7:00

Our motto is:  “Everyone is entitled to MY opinion.”

Good talk, good snacks.

Gr. 4-6.  Register.

Booklist available in the Children’s Room.

Harvest Crafts

Fri., Sep. 16 4pm

Construct a fall mobile

Gr. 2-4.  Register.

When Bob Met Woody

Fri., Sep. 16 7:30

Local author Gary Golio tells about his new book & leads us in folksongs.

Book sales and signing.

Gr. 2 & up.  Register.

Saturday Specials

Sat., Sep. 24 & Oct. 15 2:00

A program for special needs kids & their families:

Stories, songs, sensory activities & schmoozing.

Register.

Pre-School Fair

Sat. Oct. 1 10-noon

Our annual open house with reps. from local schools.

Face-painting for kids.

Open.

uCan iPad

Thu., Oct. 6 6:30-7:30

Try out our favorite educational apps.

Ages 4 & up with adult.  Register.

Jr. Garden Club

Wed., Oct. 12 4pm

Sensational seeds!

Gr. 2-4.  Register.

Mark Twain Family Film

Fri., Oct. 14 4pm

A lot of kids get into trouble.  These two invented it!

Gr. K & up.  Open.

Tom Sawyer-style Fence “Painting”

Sat., Oct. 15 2pm

“Paint” the fence at Horace Greeley House

Co-sponsored by New Castle Historical Society

All ages.  Register.

Parent/Child Book Discussion

Sun., Oct. 16 2:00

Great books, lively discussion & delicious snacks.

Gr. 3-4 with an adult.  Register

Booklist available in the Children’s Room.

Mix In Math

Wed., Oct. 19 4pm

Have fun with games in space and time.

Gr. 3-5.  Register.

Halloween Horror

Mon., Oct. 24 7pm

Our traditional storytelling & mummy-wrapping extravaganza.

Gr. K & up with adult.  Register.

Halloween Fun

Thurs., Oct. 27 4pm

Stories and songs for Halloween.  Costumes welcome! (Not required…)

Ages 4-5.  Register.

Local Author/Illustrator Festival

Sat., Oct. 29 2pm

Panel discussion with Sujean Rim, Matt Van Fleet, Mara Van Fleet, Jacqueline Weitzman & Ed Young.  Book sales and signing.

All ages.  Register.

Young Critics Book Discussion

Thurs., Sep. 15 & Oct. 13 7:00

Our motto is:  “Everyone is entitled to MY opinion.”

Good talk, good snacks.

Gr. 4-6.  Register.

Booklist available in the Children’s Room.

Saturday Specials

Sat., Sep. 24 & Oct. 15 2:00

A program for special needs kids & their families:

Stories, songs, sensory activities & schmoozing.

Register.

Parent/Child Book Discussion

Sun., Oct. 16 2:00

Great books, lively discussion & delicious snacks.

Gr. 3-4 with an adult.  Register

Booklist available in the Children’s Room.