Sunday, March 5 @ 2:00 p.m. ~ Jacqueline SchillerAudi,

Classical Piano A graduate of Juilliard School and Mannes College of Music, Ms. Schiller-Audi is an active chamber musician and soloist appearing with orchestras including the North Jersey Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Orchestra, and the North Jersey Symphony. Jackie is a founding member of the Alacorde Piano Trio, member of The All Seasons Chamber Players and the duo piano team “Double Take,” performing pieces with two pianos or four hands for one piano. Program to include: Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy.

Tuesday, March 7 @ 7 p.m.~Introduction to Essential Oils presented by Celia Lapin

An overview of essential oils and how they are used to help you sleep better, balance hormones, uplift mood, improve concentration, reduce pain, and increase energy. Celia Lapin, a local mompreneur educates others about the incredible benefits of essential oils.

Saturday, March 11 @ 10 a.m. ~ Introduction to Tai Chi presented by Chiling Weng

Accessible to all, a demonstration of traditional Chinese exercise methods proven to strengthen muscles, ligaments and tendons, develop and maintain flexibility, balance, coordination, and relaxation. Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing. Chiling Weng teaches stretch and boot camp at Palisadium Fitness Center in Cliffside Park, Tai Chi Stretch at Fair Lawn Community Church and the PineGreen Institute. She is an active member of the Tenafly Singers Choir. For more information about the choir or Tai Chi stretch practice: [email protected] Water provided by the Library.

Sunday, March 12 @ 2 p.m ~ Music We Love from Movies We Love!

Tunes from favorite movies performed by Naoko Nakagawa (soprano), Yoshie Ueno (flute), and Satoshi Kanazawa (piano). Yoshie Ueno received her Master’s degree with the rank of “highest distinction” from Tokyo University of the Arts and was awarded first prize in both The Tokyo Music Competition and The Japan Woodwind Competition. Naoko Nakagawa, a graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts made her debut as Masha in “A Feast in the Time of the Plague” at the little OPERA theatre of ny and has worked with Martina Arroyo Foundation and Amore Opera. Composer of classical and contemporary music, Satoshi Kanazawa was a recipient of fellowships awarded by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, the government of Japan and the NYFA Artists Fellowship/Gregory Millard Fellow.

Wednesday, March 16 @ 7 p.m. ~ Financial Wisdom for Women in Transition, presented by Dr. Srivastava

Many women are on their own financially: choosing never to marry, experiencing divorce, or outliving husbands. The “I’m really 50?” moment is a time to create an action plan for the next phase of life. Dr. Anita Srivastava holds a Ph.D. in Economics, from Columbia University, N.Y., and an undergraduate degree in Economics from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, India. Dr. Srivastava has taught Economics and Business courses at Ramapo College and worked at The Ernst & Young Center for Business Innovation, Harvard Business School Working Knowledge.

Saturday, March 18 @ 10 a.m.~Sing-Along with Alice Leon

Research shows singing boosts our immune function, allows us to breathe more easily, and decreases stress. In addition to a successful performance career, Alice Leon is a “Teaching Artist,” working with teens and adults in recovery, empowering youth through songwriting workshops in schools and in libraries. Singing along is welcome but not mandatory. www.aliceleon.com

Sunday, March 19 @ 2 p.m.~All Seasons Chamber Players: “Rome, Vienna and Beyond”

Returning to Fort Lee Library for the 34th year, the program will include: short pieces by cellist E. Zoe Hassman and pianist Jean Strickholm, a trio by Nino Rota for flute, violin and piano, and the magnificent Trio #2 for violin, cello and piano by Schubert. A leading chamber music ensemble, All Seasons has performed over 770 concerts since its founding in 1981. Lisa Hansen (flute), Robert Lawrence (violin), E. Zoe Hassman (cello), Jackie Schiller-Audi (piano) and Jean Strickholm (piano). Refreshments served at intermission. www.allseasonschamberplayers.org

Sunday, March 26 @ 2 p.m~Yukiko Tanaka, Classical Piano

New York Concert Review, on Yukiko Tanaka’s solo debut recital at Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, December 2005: “In short, a model performance.” Originally from Tokyo, Ms. Tanaka has been active as a piano recitalist, soloist with orchestras, and chamber musician performing in the U.S., Canada, Spain, Hungary, and Japan. She received a scholarship to Brooklyn College (CUNY), earning a Master’s Degree in piano performance. In 2012, she completed her Diploma in Spanish Piano at Academia Marshall-Granados in Barcelona. Currently a pianist at Redeemer Hoboken Church, Ms. Tanaka will perform music by Rachmaninov, Gottschalk, and Falla. www.snowinthefield

Friday, March 31 @ 6 p.m ~ After Hours @ The Library featuring Bill Ervolino

An evening of laughter featuring author, columnist and comedian, Bill Ervolino. A columnist and features writer at The Bergen Record and author of “Some Kind of Wiseguy,” Mr. Ervolino is known for retelling tales of everyday events with humor and fun assured to make you laugh. Doors open at 6 p.m., program begins at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. LIBRARY CLOSINGS Closed: January 1, 2 & 16 and February 20 For information about emergency closings, please call the Library: 201.592.3614. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Paige Soltano, President Susan Kumar, Vice President Councilmen Joseph Cervieri, Treasurer Karen Sandberg, Secretary Susan Siegel Diane Baker Helen Saitta

LIBRARY HOURS

Monday – Thursday 9:30-9pm Friday – Saturday 9:30-5pm Sunday – 1-5pm

Dr. Michael Sharpe EunJu Hong Councilwoman Ila Kasofsky Honorary Members: Ann Skelley James Harbilas

CHILDREN’S ROOM HOURS Monday 9:30 - 7pm Tuesday - Thursday 9:30 - 6pm Friday – Saturday 9:30 - 5pm Sunday 1 - 5pm

The Library Looking Glass Fort Lee Public Library

January-March 2017

320 Main Street, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 • 201-592-3614 • http://fortlee.bccls.org

Message from the Director This fall we celebrated 96 years of service with the retirements of: Bill Guiton, Head of Reference; Carole Watson, Head of Technical Services; and Senior Library Assistants, Diane Clark and Gloria Meyers. We also welcomed new staff members: Samira Fayazi, ESL coordinator; Ellen Lee, Head of Reference and Morris Balacco, Head of Collection Development. On behalf of the Library Staff and Board of Trustees, we thank you for your patronage this year and look forward to serving you in 2017. In addition to our usual lineup, we hope you enjoy our new offerings that include book discussions, foreign film matinees, ESL classes, Lunar New Year Celebration and much more.

The Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting @ 7 p.m. ~ January 18, February 15 & March 15 Public encouraged to attend and participate.

Adult Services Coloring Station - NEW!

Coloring sheets, colored pencils and gel pens. Pick a picture to color at the Library or take home. Pencils and gel pens are for Library use only.

ESL Program

We are pleased to announce that our first session of ESL classes will begin on January 17. This tremendous achievement will be an invaluable asset for our community. We thank our dedicated volunteer tutors who made this possible. Student registration is currently closed for the winter session and registration for spring classes will begin at the end of February. For further information about the program or on becoming a volunteer tutor, please contact Samira at 201-592-3628. [email protected].

Library Museum Passes

Passes include admission to the Frick Collection, Intrepid, Museum of the City of NY, NY Historical Society and Yogi Berra Museum. Passes require $25 cash deposit and a Fort Lee Library Card. Coming in early 2017: more museums to be added including the Guggenheim, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and Children’s Museum of Manhattan. In addition you will be able to reserve passes online through a new service, TixKeeper.

Korean Book Club

Korean Book Club will be launched soon. Contact Ellen Lee for more information: [email protected]

Art Exhibition Fort Lee Library promotes local artists by rotating exhibitions year round. Most artwork is available for purchase and inquiries should be addressed directly to the artists.

Gallery January & February ~ Judy Manton Chinese Paper Cuts

The art of Chinese paper cuts may date back to second century C.E. Judy Manton will display part of her private collection of intricate paper cuts collected during her 30 visits to China.



March & April ~ Anti-Nuke Power Artists Group “311Tohoku-Kanto Earthquake 6th Year Memorial Exhibition”

NY based Japanese artists express in different media the dangers for a country susceptible to earthquakes, like Japan who has nuclear power plants. Participating artists: Fujiwara, Kenji Kojima, Keiko Koshimitsu, Kunio Iizuka, Kazumi Nagakura, Aiko Aoyagi, H. Max Horbund, Yoshiko Ikeda, Mijung Kim, Mitsuko chapa MIYAKAWA, Hitoshi Nakazato, YUKAKO, Aldo Garay, TOSHIKO, Kazuko Hyakuda, and Akemi Takeda. To learn more about the group’s efforts contact Keiko Koshimitsu: [email protected]

Showcase

January~Artur Napreev-Gromov, Arina Gromova, & Polina Gromova: “Life Inspirations”

Young Fort Lee artist, currently in the 2nd grade at School #3, Artur Napreev-Gromov has been drawing and painting from a very young age. The family exhibit will include artwork by Artur’s 95 yearold great grandmother, Polina Gromova and artist/ interior designer mother, Arina Gromova.

February & March ~ P.I. Art Center: “Origin & Lineage”

Artists from over 49 countries with diverse backgrounds, charged with creating a conceptual and relevant work, will exhibit photography, watercolor, inks, and acrylics demonstrating how the multimedia process differs from artist to artist. The school’s mission is to establish a strong foundation for students worldwide to grow as prominent artists in the challenging global market. Artist talk and certificate ceremony, March, date & time, TBA. www.piartcenter.com

Non-Fiction Reference and Second Floor North

January, February & March ~ Jane Park: “The Colors”

Jane Park received her B.F.A. from EHWA Women’s University (Seoul, Korea). “The Colors” exhibition expresses feeling and emotion through color, each pigment representing some larger idea or truth.

Ms. Park believes a higher dimension exists with fundamental rules regulating our universe: “In this realm there exists various elements including love, natural beauty, blessings and unconscious energy. I desire to bring this positivity for the world to see.” www.janeparkart.net

Meeting Room

January, February & March ~ “Saving Tallman Park and the Palisades: From Controversy to Conservation,” sponsored by the Citizens Advisory Council of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.

Friday, February 17 ~ Ajami (Arabic and Hebrew with English subtitles)(120 min.). Co-directed by Scandar Copti and Yaron Shani. Daily life in Ajami, a neighborhood in Tel Aviv, is described by telling five different stories. Nominated for best foreignlanguage film at the 82nd Academy Awards.

Friday, March 17~ The Beauty Inside (Korean with English

subtitles) (127 min.) Director Jong-Yeol Baek makes his film

debut in this romantic comedy about a man who wakes up every day in a different body. Winner, Best New Director, The Grand Bell Awards (Daejong Film Awards), 2015

Movies

ON THE BIG SCREEN

Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Panels prepared by Lara Jacobs, Pratt Institute. Eight panels consisting of historic photographs, charts, drawings and text covering 400 years of history beginning with imagery of Native Americans to recent efforts to stop the destructive quarrying led by N.J. State Federation of Women’s Clubs. For more information: www.njpalisades.org

January 19~Florence Foster Jenkins, Dir, Stephen Frears (111 min.) February 16~Love & Friendship, Dir, Whit Stillman(92 min.) March 16 ~ Sully, Dir, Clint Eastwood (96 min.)

Adult Programs

Prepare poems for submission to poetry journals or share poems ready for revision. Fort Lee resident Linda Baldanzi, MFA in Poetry, will share expert advice and provide guidance for beginners. Open to teens and adults composing original poetry. Participants will be encouraged to participate in a poetry reading in the spring.

On-Going Monthly Events Mondays @ 7 p.m. ~January 9, February 13 & March 13~Between The Covers: Monthly Book Club “Meet and Greet” book lovers on January 9 and pick up the

selection for February. Enjoy light refreshments during informal discussion about book club format. Register in person on January 9 or contact: [email protected] / 201-592-3628. Limited to Fort Lee Library cardholders.

Saturdays @ 11 a.m. ~ January 7, January 21, February 18 & March 11 ~ Chess Club

Chess players of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Instruction for beginners, chess puzzles for more advanced players, and opportunities for open play with new opponents. Supplies provided by the Library. No knowledge of the game required.

Mondays @ 9:30 a.m. & Thursdays @ 4 p.m. ~ Drop-in Computer Labs

Mondays led by staff: January 9, 23 & 30, February 6, 13 & 27, March 6, 13, 20 & 27. Thursdays led by staff & teen volunteers: January 12, 19 & 26, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, March 2, 9, 16 & 23. Bring your own device or use the Library’s laptops. Learn the basics: e-mail, downloading e-books, Google apps and more. Please note, staff cannot install software on personal devices and one-onone tutoring will be available as time permits.

Foreign Film Matinee

Screening begins at 1 p.m., followed by discussion. Saturday, January 14 ~ Time Regained (French with

English subtitles) (158 min.) Directed by Raul Ruiz based on

‘’Time Regained’’ from ‘’Remembrance of Things Past’’ by Marcel Proust. Shown in competition at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival.

• Thursdays @ 7 p.m.~January 12 & 26, February 9 & 23, March 9 & 23 ~ Poetry Workshop

Special Events : Music, Lectures, and more… Unless noted, programs do not require registration. Music concerts are for all ages.

Sunday, January 8 @ 2 p.m. ~ Ellen LaFurn & Trio

Great American Songbook with a jazz twist. Ellen LaFurn (vocals), Vic Cenicola (guitar), Ron Naspo (bass) and Patrick Cuttitta (drums). The program will feature songs from Ellen’s CD, C’est La-Furn including “Summer Samba,” “Cherokee,” and “Girl Talk.”

Sunday, January 22 @ 2 p.m. ~ Violinist Ok Sil Joanne Kim & Guitarist Kenji Haba

Violinist, Ok Sil Joanne Kim received her B.M. from HanYang University, Seoul, Korea (violin performance) and her M.M. from Combs College, Philadelphia, PA. She has organized concerts for orphans in Korea, performed in China and is on the faculty of Bergen Academy of Music. Guitarist, Kenji Haba received his M.M. at Manhattan School of Music (guitar performance) and has premiered over 20 pieces of music for performing guitar throughout the United States and Japan. Works by Piazzolla, Gardel, Monti, and Pujol will be included.

Saturday, January 28, 11am-2pm~Lunar New Year Celebration

Bring the family and join us for a fun-filled event for all ages to celebrate the Year of the Rooster that will include crafts, music, food, photo booth and raffle drawing. Chinese Paper Cut exhibited in The Gallery (January & February) and a multi-media program: “Folk Art of China” is scheduled for February 4 (full program description below).

Sunday, January 29 @ 2 p.m ~ Around the World with Florian Schantz Jazz Combo

International music to include Jewish, Italian, German, and Central/

South American favorites. Fourteen year old trumpet player Florian Schantz has been leading the band since he was 9 years old with over 230 public performances around N.J. and N.Y. Florian Schantz (trumpet), Rup Chattopadhyay (trombone), Margaret Schantz (Flügelhorn), Cory Ackerman (drums) and Lowell Schantz (guitar). www.VFSJazz.com

Saturday, February, 4 @ 2 p.m ~“Folk Art of China” presented by Judy Manton

Judy Manton will show items from her private collection along with a PowerPoint and lecture highlighting traditional Chinese art forms: paper cuts, batiks, embroidery, woodprints, shadow puppets, wood carving, stone sculpture and peasant paintings. An adjunct professor of cross-cultural studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University for 26 years, Judy has visited China over 30 times, leading tours and educating village English teachers on new methods of learning under the auspices of the Zigen Fund. Presentation is suitable for children as well as adults. Additional treasures from Judy’s private collection will be on exhibit in The Gallery, January & February.

Sunday, February 5 @ 2 p.m ~ Improvisation of a Small Orchestra: Computer Sounds

Improvisations using computer sounds building site-specific pieces composed and performed by Kaito Nakahori (laptop, keyboard) www.kaitonakahori.com, Takeshi Asai (laptop, keyboard) www.takeshiasai.com and Ken Kobayashi (laptop, percussion) www.kenkobayashi.net. Three remarkable young musicians with performance histories throughout Asia, Europe, South America and the U.S. will create one-of-a-kind, eclectic compositions with visual effects. All three artists received accolades for their innovative blending of musical sounds influenced by Jazz, classical, Arabic and East European tonalities.

Saturday, February 11 @ 2 p.m ~ New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players “Wand’ring Minstrels”

Selections from the Gilbert & Sullivan repertory performed in a spontaneous cabaret format, featuring scenes and songs from the G&S canon, company favorites and impromptu renditions of audience requests. Program made possible by the generosity of Fort Lee resident, Alan Zimmerman. Board of Directors, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. www.nygasp.org Photo caption: David Wannen as the Pirate King, Sarah Caldwell Smith as Mabel, David Auxier as Sergeant Of Police, James Mills as the Major General, and Albert Bergeret as himself. Photo by William Reynolds

Sunday, February 12 @ 2 p.m ~ “At Long Last Love”

Classics from The Great American Songbook, Jean and Bill McClelland

Love songs from the “Golden Age” of American musical theater and popular music celebrating the romance of Valentine’s Day. Music and lyrics by a “Who’s Who” of great American songwriters: George & Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Rodgers & Hart, Frank Loesser, and Stephen Sondheim. Jean will share anecdotes about the songwriters and “back stage” tales about her years performing in musical theater.

Tuesday, February 14 @ 6:30 p.m.~Speed Friending for Adults (18 and up)

Come to the library and meet new friends. Be prepared to answer questions ‘lickety-split,’ such as: “What book are you reading right

now?” “Are you an e-reader, traditional paper-format aficionado, or a little of both?” Evening will include non-alcoholic beverages, nibbles to nosh on, music, and time to create a homemade Valentine’s Day card (supplies provided by the Library). Limited to Fort Lee Library cardholders. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for ‘mix-n-mingle’; program begins at 7 p.m. Register online: fortlee.bccls.org or call the Reference Desk at 201-592-3614, x 4002.

Sunday, February 19 @ 2 p.m.~ New York / Japan CineFest (running time: 84 min.)

Highlighting exciting new voices in cinema, NYJCF is in its 5th year and 3rd year at Fort Lee Library. The following six outstanding short films will be screened: Take 8, Dir. Shinichiro Ueda. 2015. Japan. (20 min.); Tokyo Cosmo, Dir. Takahiro Miyauchi 2015. Japan. (5 min.); Valley of Dolls, Dir. Fritz Schumann. 2014. Japan. (7 min.); Fox Fears Dir. Miyo Sato. 2015. Japan. (8 min.); Venom Therapy Dir. Steven Murashige. 2015. USA. (18 min.); Fall Seven Times, Get Up Eight: The Japanese War Brides Dir. Lucy Craft, Karen Kasmauski, Kathryn Tolbert. 2015. USA. (26 min.) Movie trailers and festival history: www.nyjcf.com

Sunday, February 26 @ 2 p.m~Ani Kalayjian (cello) & Adam Golka (piano)

Beloved romantic and classical works for cello and piano. Armenian-American cellist Ani Kalayjian has performed in Japan, Australia, Canada, Europe, and the U.S. both as a soloist and chamber musician. Recognized for her innovative programs, Ani most recently performed for the Princes of Qatar & Princess Eugenie of England at the Frick Collection. www.anikalayjian.com First generation Polish-American, Adam Golka first studied with his mother, pianist Anna Golka. Following several years of playing professionally, he returned for further studies at the Peabody Institute. Past winner of the Gilmore Young Artist Award and the Max I. Allen Classical Fellowship Award of the American Pianists Association. Adam is currently Artist-in-Residence at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA.

Monday, February 27 @ 7 p.m.~Mathematical Revelations in Chess presented by Dr. Jerry G. Ianni

Appreciate the game of chess from a mathematical perspective. Concepts from coding and graph theories and topology used to analyze chess positions will be explored. Knowledge of basic chess rules useful, but not essential. Dr. Jerry G. Ianni is a professor of mathematics at LaGuardia Community College (CUNY) and plays an instrumental role in Fort Lee Library’s Chess Club providing instruction for beginners and guidance for more advanced players.

Saturday, March 4 @ 10 a.m. ~ Rise to Greatness Workshop presented by Georgette Van Vliet

Learn to chip away at negativity. Strategies to ease depression and anxiety will be discussed. Everyone is entitled to a life of love, joy and abundance by using techniques allowing life to feel effortless while dealing with common annoyances of daily life. Georgette Van Vliet is an inspirational writer and speaker who uses her personal experiences and time-earned knowledge to offer guidance to others. Her book, 11 Simply Brilliant Ideas for a Life of Love, Joy and Abundance describes coping skills to deal with: dating, divorce, marriage, finances, weight loss, raising children, and crabby coworkers. www.simplybrilliant.life