            Wednesday, June 18                COOPER-HEWITT NATIONAL DESIGN MUSEUM,
                                                     LUNCH AT CARMINE'S -- THE FRICK COLLECTION
                                                      Registration begins for Manhasset Residents on April 7, and April 14, for non-residents.

                                                                                Our day will begin with a guided tour of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in Andrew
                                                                                Carnegie's upper East Side mansion, with its lovely outdoor space, which displays a virtual
                                                                                cornucopia of decorative and design arts. There will be a special exhibit of the Rococo movement,
                                                                                as well as an exhibit called From Sample to Product, which highlights the design process.
                                                                                Following our tour, we will board our motorcoach and be wisked away to Carmine's for a leisurly
                                                                                and delicious Italian family-style luncheon. Following lunch, we are off to the world-class Frick
                                                                                Collection which will be having a special exhibit of Meissen Porcelain, in addtion to many of the
                                                                                best known paintings by the greatest European artists, major works of sculpture (among them one
                                                                                of the finest groups of small bronzes in the world), Limoges enamels, oriental rugs and other works
                                                                                of remarkable quality.
                                                                                     Fee: $110 includes deluxe motorcoach, entrance fees, guided tours, luncheon, and all gratuities

             Wednesday, July 23                 A DAY IN SAG HARBOR, LUNCHEON AT THE AMERICAN
                                                    HOTEL AND THE BAY STREET THEATER
                                                                              Registration begins for Manhasset Residents on May 5, and May 12, for Non-Residents.

                                                                              This summer we will be off to the East End and the charming port town of Sag Harbor for our annual summer
                                                                              outing. First, we will enjoy a bit of shopping in the lovely stores, then a delicious luncheon at the American
                                                                              Hotel. Next, just steps away, we will all gather at the Bay Street Theater to enjoy BEYOND THERAPY,
                                                                              starring Kate Burton. Demented therapist, deceptive personal ads, deluded lovers, deplorable food                                                                               service professionals...It's all part of the mad-capped world of playwright Christopher Durang, as he skewers
                                                                              the excesses of the self-obsessed 80's.
                                                                                       Fee: $120 includes deluxe motorcoach, luncheon, orchestra seat and all gratuities.
                                                                                       Bus leaves from Christopher Morley Park at 8:30 a.m., arriving when shops open at 10 a.m.
                                                                                       A leisurely luncheon at 11:30 a.m. will be followed by a 2 p.m. curtain. The bus departs Sag Harbor
                                                                                       immediately following the show.

SUNDAY AFTERNOONS AT YOUR LIBRARY

March 30, 3 p.m.
BARRY LEWIS, Historian
GREENWICH VILLAGE IN THE 1910's & 20's: OUR FIRST BOHEMIA
New York has been home to "bohemians" since Walt Whitman hung out at Pfaff's bar in the 1850's.
  But the bohemian generation of the 1910's -- including John Sloan, Edna St. Vincent Millay and Max
Eastman -- gave Bohemia a specific address when they settled in and coined the nameGreenwich
      Village. Barry Lewis tells the story of how these bohemians pioneered a lifestyle we take for granted in
the twenty-first century.

April 13, 3 p.m.
THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK
with Marlene VerPlanck and the Tedd Firth Trio
The New York Times said "...she may be the most accomplished interpreter of American popular music
performing today." A studio singer for many years in New York, she has performed with everyone from
Frank Sinatra to Kiss. Marlene has recorded 19 CDs and performs all over the world, specializaing in
The American Song Book. Her performance will include songs by the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Irving
Berlin, Johnny Mercer, Rodgers & Hart and a few of her favorite current songwriters. Accompanying
Marlene will be the Tedd Firth Trio. Tedd is no stranger to New York singers, as he is, at this moment,
a pianist of choice.

April 27, 3 p.m.
CROSS ISLAND
The duo of cellist Suzanne Mueller and pianist Elinor Abrams Zayas will be joined by clarinetist Joseph
Rutkowski, Jr.and will provide a whirlwind tour of musical periods and genres in a concert ranging from a
Mendelssohn Concertpiece and an arrangement of Schubert's beloved Shepherd on the Rock through
      Piazzola's Libertango, Edwin Finckel's variations on Ann Ronnell's beautiful standard, Willow Weep for Me,
short works by world-renowned LI composers Morton Gould and Leo Kraft, and two Latin tunes by
Paquito D'Rivera. Come join us for this special afternoon of music.

May 18, 3 p.m.
HERE COMES THE SUN
with Linda Ciofalo and Live Jazz
Ted Firth, piano; Marcus McLaurine, bass; Wayne Schuster, sax; Ken Hassler, drums.
Join warm-hearted vocalist Linda Ciofalo and her sultry swinging band as they play selected tunes --
I'll Follow the Sun, Midnight Sun, You Took Advantage of Me -- that explore heat, times of day,
weather, light, and other sunny topics from her latest CD release, Sun Set -- Voted best of 2007
CDs by All About Jazz NY and JazzPolice.com.

F ILM AT YOUR LIBRARY MONDAY NIGHTS AT THE MOVIES
Director's Cut with your host, John Bosco: Little seen but critically acclaimed
film gems you may have missed in the movies or on DVD.
Monday Nights at 7 p.m.

April 7	IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH (2007) A career officer (Tommy Lee Jones) and his wife (Susan Sarandon) work with a police detective (Charlize Theron) to uncover the truth behind their son's disappearance following his return from a tour of duty in Iraq.
May 5	THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE (2007) A recent widow (Halle Berry) invites her husband's troubled best friend (Benicio Del Toro) to live with her and her two children. As he gradually turns his life around, he helps the family cope and confront their loss.

HEALTHY LIVING
Sponsored by The Friends of the Manhasset Library. For Manhasset residents.

SPRING INTO SHAPE - EXERCISE AT YOUR LIBRARY
Registration for Manhasset Residents begins Wednesday, April 16, at 9 a.m.
Space is limited; register early. Please wear comfortable exercise clothes and
sneakers and bring a towel.

Oh, My Aching Back
Thursday, April 17, 10 a.m.
Learn the safe way to strenghten your back and avoid injuries with Sharon and
Peter Levy of Excel Workout and Physical Therapy in Manhasset.

Hip Hop with Jonathan Carroll
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25
Want to have a smile on your face the whole time you exercise? Jonathan Carroll will
keep you hoppin' and you will have the best cardio workout to street jazz ever.

The Joy of Yoga
with Donna Askinazy
Thursdays at 10 a.m.
April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
She's back...Hatha Yoga the way you like it!

Stretching and Strength Training with Mary Lou de Venoge
Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24
This popular class fills up fast -- so don't be disappointed -- register early.
Bring 2, 3, 0r 5 lb. hand weights.

Zumba Fitness
with Katherine Selim
Fridays at 10 a.m.
May 2, 9, 16, 23
Enjoy moving to a salsa beat....

Project Me: Bootcamp Fitness and Nutrition
with Mike Sharinn, MA
Thursdays at 10:45 a.m.
June 5, 12, 19, 26
For people who want to make an impact in their fitness level and overall health.
A non-stop exercise class which will incorporate true no-nonsense nutrition
advice -- coupled with high intensity "boot camp" training. Please bring water
and a towel.

THE ART SCENE AT YOUR LIBRARY

Asin years past. we will once again be presenting Art Exhibits at the Library. We are contemplating a series of 6 exhibits for 2008, featuring the talent of our local artists and community art groups. Our volunteer Art Exhibit Coordinator, Liz Ehrhardt, is arranging these exhibits, as assisted by the library staff and our volunteer Art Advisory Committee. The members of the committee are, Francis Hettinger, Mary Madden, and Olga Steck. The spring series of exhibits include:

April	Evolving Expressions Edith Park/Mary Torres
May	*Designing Women* Manhasset Community Club's Art Department
June	O'Stately Tower of Manhasset Manhasset High School Alumni Artists

COMMUNITY SERVICES

CAREER COUNSELING
For Manhasset residents only.
Diane Reynolds, MS, Ed., who has had over 20 years of career counseling and
outplacement experience, will meet on a one-on-one basis with those seeking
  help with career options, résumé writing, and interview skills. Appointments are
   available once a month, on Saturdays. For more information and to schedule an
appointment, call the Reference Desk, 627-2300.

EMPIRE SAFETY COUNCIL DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE
                                  Course will be offered Wednesdays from 6 - 9 p.m.,
April 2 and 9 or May 21 and 28
Still paying full premiums for your automobile insurance? Save 10% each year for
three full years and get up to four points removed from your driving record by
taking this six hour class. Course is open to all drivers over 16. You must attend
both evenings to receive your certificate. Forum includes group discussion, a
video presentation and no tests! Register today. Mail your $35 check to
Anthony Palumbo, 63 East Lakeland Street, Bayshore, NY 11707.
Questions: Call Anthony Palumbo, 631-254-6202.

AARP MATURE DRIVING COURSE
For Manhasset residents 50 and over
     Registration began Monday, March 17 for the Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. course.
   Registration begins Monday, April 21 for the Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. - 5. p.m. course.
                        Registration begins on Monday, May 19 for the Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. course.
  Completion of this course entitles participants to a 10% reduction of automobile
insurance and a reduction of violation points.
Fee: $10