1. Art and Diseño

Simsbury Public Library February 2015
General Interest Programs
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ART ON DISPLAY FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY: American contemporary artist
Faripour Forouhar will be exhibiting his paintings in the Program Room. Diana White
will show her Mixed Media art work in the West Gallery, the Simsbury Camera Club
will display photographs in the East Gallery and Mark Gottlieb will have an exhibit of
his hand blown glass in the display case.
Most Fridays in February
The Computer Professor Is In
Do you have a new Nook, Kindle or iPad? Having trouble working your laptop? Just
don't understand computers? One on one tutorials are available with Susan Ray most
Fridays from 10:00-11:00 in the office of the Head of Adult Services. You may make an
appointment or just drop in for help (it is recommended that you call ahead to determine
availability). Learn anything from how to set up an email account to downloading books
and magazines to your device. For information or an appointment call 860-658-7663
x2200.
Monday, February 2, 9 & 23
6:00-7:30 PM
Simsbury Public Library Fireside – Upper Level
French Conversation
Advanced French conversation group led by Christian Gaborit. Free – drop-in.
Monday, February 2
6:30-8:30 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
Photography Series – Creative Projects Using Plug-ins
Let Nathan Gutman of the Simsbury Camera Club show you how to apply creative
thinking to make 'out of the box' images using free plug-ins. Free and open to all - you
do not need to be a Simsbury Camera Club member to attend. Co-sponsored by
Simsbury Camera Club and Simsbury Public Library.
Tuesday, February 3, 10, 17 & 24
10:30-11:30 AM
Simsbury Public Library Barnes Room
English Conversation Group
The Simsbury Public Library hosts an English Conversation Group for adults (18+)
wishing to improve their spoken English. Classes are held Tuesday mornings from
10:30 to 11:30 in the Barnes Room of the Library. The class welcomes people who are
just beginning to learn English or who have limited skills in speaking English. Donna
Page and Gemma Baker will lead the informal classes. If you, or someone you know,
are interested in more information, please contact Donna at 860-658-1892 or email her
at [email protected].
Offered Tuesday, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 or Wednesday, February 4, 11, 18 & 25
1:00-2:00 PM or 2:00-3:00 PM
Simsbury Public Library, BRC Computers
Download To Kindle – Small Group Instruction
Kindle guru Gita Agrawal is offering small group instruction for 2 people at a time to
learn to download free e-books to the Kindle. Preregistration is required at 860-6587663 or www.simsburylibrary.info. Free and open to all.
Tuesday, February 3
6:30-8:30 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
Simsbury Camera Club Seminar: Member Minis
Come and enjoy “member minis”, when Simsbury Camera Club members share their
photographs and expertise: Carol Lowbeer (Four Seasons of Waterfowl), George Zars
(Some Images from a Trip to Latvia), Bill Latournes (Outer Banks), and Danielle D'ermo
(Scenes from Iceland). Free and open to all. You do not need to be a Simsbury Camera
Club member to attend.
Tuesday, February 3, 10, 17, 24
10:00-11:30 AM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
Great Decisions
This Foreign Policy discussion forum will be held on Tuesdays through March 10.
Sign up by contacting the coordinator, Dave Blume, 860-651-8302 or [email protected]
to order a copy of the book. Sessions are open to new people and previous participants.
Wednesday, February 4, 11, 18 & 25
10:30-11:30 AM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room 2
Spanish Conversation Group
Practice your spoken Spanish or just come to socialize with people who like to speak
Spanish! Fred Kahlman will guide this weekly conversation group whose goals are to
help you express yourself in Spanish and learn more about Spanish culture. If you have
questions, contact Fred at 860-653-6814. Registration is not required and it's free - just
drop-in.
Wednesday, February 4
7:00-8:00 PM
Simsbury Public Library Wagner Room
Gen Y Book Discussion Group
Make new friends and share your passion for reading with the Simsbury Public Library
Gen Y Book Group for men and women in their 20’s and 30’s. Meetings are held the
first Wednesday of the month to discuss works of mutual interest. Liza Pagano is the
convener of the group. Drop-in. For more information, contact lizapagano329
@gmail.com.
Thursday, February 5 & 19
7:00-8:30 PM
Simsbury Public Library Barnes Room
Chinese for Travelers
Whether your travel interests are the language, the food, the customs or the culture of
China, Simsbury Public Library invites you to enhance your travel experience with a
new “Chinese for Travelers” class held on alternate Thursday evenings from 7:00 to
8:30 p.m. Native speaker Bing Han, from Beijing, China will introduce you to Chinese
culture and customs and you will learn some vocabulary and simple sentences that may
be used in your traveling. No registration required - just drop in! If you have questions
about the class, contact Bing Han at [email protected]. Class dates are on the
Library calendar at www.simsburylibrary.info or you may call 860-658-7663 x2200. Free
and open to all.
Thursday, February 5
6:30-8:30 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
Simsbury Land Trust Movie – Green Fire
From the Green Fire website: 'Green Fire was produced in partnership between the
Aldo Leopold Foundation, the Center for Humans and Nature, and the US Forest
Service. The film provocatively examines Leopold’s thinking, renewing his idea of a land
ethic for a population facing 21st century ecological challenges. Leopold's biographer,
conservation biologist Dr. Curt Meine, serves as the film's on-screen guide. Green Fire
describes the formation of Leopold’s idea, exploring how it changed one man and later
permeated through all arenas of conservation. The film draws on Leopold’s life and
experiences to provide context and validity, then explores the deep impact of his
thinking on conservation projects around the world today. Through these examples, the
film challenges viewers to contemplate their own relationship with the land community.'
RSVP requested by Jan. 31 to Simsbury Land Trust at 860-651-8773.
Tuesday, February 10, 17 & 24 and Thursday, February 5, 12, 19 & 26
Tuesdays: 1:00-3:00 PM; Thursdays: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room 2
AARP Free Tax-Aide Program
AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will provide free individual income tax filing assistance on
Tuesdays (beginning February 10) and Thursdays through April 9th. One hour
appointments are available from 1 to 3 pm on Tuesdays and 10 am - 3 pm on
Thursdays; you must book an appointment ahead of time by calling the Simsbury Senior
Center at 860-658-3273. Walk-ins will not be accepted. The program is open to anyone
who needs assistance, regardless of age, income, or town residence.
Friday, February 6, 13, 20 & 27
10:30 AM-1:00 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room 2
English Conversation Club
Led by Josi Klein, this group welcomes new members who wish to improve their English
Conversation skills. The Club offers a non-judgmental atmosphere to those who can
commit to regular attendance and active participation. This is a more intensive group
than the conversation group meeting on Tuesdays. If interested, please contact Josi
Klein at [email protected].
Friday, February 6
1:00-3:00 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
Friday Flicks – The Way We Were (1973)
Romance/Drama
Two desperate people have a wonderful romance, but their political views and
convictions drive them apart. Starring Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Bradford
Dillman. 118 min. Rated PG.
Monday, February 9
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
iPad Lab
iPads are great!...if you know how to use them. Think of this class as the missing
manual in the iPad box you brought home.
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For the first half of the class, we'll go through the basics to get started - getting
connected to WiFi, retrieving email, downloading apps, and adding contacts.
You'll get a brief demonstration of library apps you can use for accessing and
downloading books and magazines.
And then we'll finish with some open-ended time for asking questions and
trouble-shooting problems with your devices.
Jenna Mayotte, BRC Coordinator, will be your instructor. Bring your device to follow
along, or just come for the show-and-tell if you don't have an iPad and you're curious
what the fuss is about.
Monday, February 9 (Snow Date: February 10)
12:00 -1:30 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
Mystery Book Group
Led by Carole Shmurak – This month's book is She Walks These Hills (1994) by Sharyn
McCrumb. Drop-in.
Tuesday, February 10, 17 & 24
10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Simsbury Public Library Technology Learning Center
The Complete Job Search
In this course you will begin conducting a modern job search including planning and
tracking, searching for jobs online, filling out job applications, writing and sending
resumes and cover letters and interviewing. Prior to taking this course, you should
already have basic Windows, Word, Internet and Email skills. This course is completed
in 3 two-hour sessions (Feb. 10, 17 & 24). Registration is requested at 860-658-7663
x2200 or www.simsburylibrary.info. Free and open to all.
Thursday, February 12
6:30-8:00 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
All Things Gluten Free, Made Simple and Easy with Rebecca Tuttle
Become your own gluten free expert. Explore the simplicity of a gluten free lifestyle with
options for enjoying a simpler, healthier, gluten free experience. Organize your grocery
list to include healthy, low cost, family friendly, gluten free meals. Learn recipes and
tips for simplifying gluten free.
Rebecca Tuttle has been writing grants as long as she has been gluten free, but it is
Rebecca’s enthusiasm and positive outlook for success that led her to a guest
appearance on the Dr. Oz show. Principal of Tuttle Consulting, Ms. Tuttle was featured
on Better CT for her work as a Grant Writing Consultant and Author of The Story of My
Gluten Free Cookbook: No Chicken, No Turkey, No Gluten, Oh My! An advocate for
parent leaders everywhere, Rebecca appeared on CT-N for her work as a PSEE
Coordinator and Community Planning Consultant. Rebecca’s fifteen years in non-profit
development led her to establish herself as a female small business leader. Her grant
writing and gluten free talent extends beyond the CT Continuing Education network,
including the National Gluten & Allergen Free Expo, Childhood Conversations &
CTAEYC Conferences, as well as her most recent publication, Grant Writing Basics.
Ms. Tuttle holds a Master of Education with a concentration in Counseling Psychology
from Cambridge College and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Roger Williams
University. She is a graduate of the Women’s Campaign School at Yale and hopes to
explore the state legislature someday. Reserve a seat at 860-658-7663 or
www.simsburylibrary.info.
Thursday, February 12
7:00-8:30 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room 2
Simsbury Adult Book Discussion Group
Join a lively monthly book discussion! Jackie Takiff leads the Simsbury Public Library
Adult Book Discussion Group that meets the 2nd Thursday of each month. Everyone is
welcome to join at any time. Copies of books can be checked out at the Reference
Desk. Share a good book with friends, new and old! This month’s selection is
Illuminations: A Novel of Hildegarde von Bingen by Mary Sharratt.
Friday, February 13 & 27
10:30-11:30 AM
Simsbury Public Library Barnes Room (new location)
Sit & Stitch Needlework Group
Bring a project to work on and share ideas while you enjoy the company of other
crafters. Held the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Drop in.
Friday, February 13
12:00-3:00 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
Friday Flicks – Sleepless in Seattle (1993) - Movie, Live Music and Chocolate
Comedy/Drama/Romance
Romance is in the air! Enjoy a romantic comedy, some delicious chocolate and the
beautiful piano stylings of Jerry Traunig. Jerry will be playing from noon to 1:00. The
classic film Sleepless in Seattle, with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, in which a recently
widowed man's son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find his father a partner, will
begin at 1:00. 105 min. Rated PG. Please register at the Simsbury Senior Center (860658-3273).
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 FOR PRESIDENTS’
DAY
Thursday, February 19
6:00-8:00 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
How to Set Up and Run a Successful Etsy Shop
Would you like to sell your art, craft or antique collection online but aren't ready to set up
your own
website? Tap into the already booming marketplace of Etsy, an online
collection of shops for handcrafted & vintage goods, and plug into a worldwide
community of buyers.
Kristen Romans, a Lebanon resident and successful Etsy seller for the past 5 years with
her jewelry business Silver Ranch, will present a comprehensive overview on how to set
up your own Etsy shop to start your online business. Kristen brings her talent for public
speaking and many years teaching experience to make this a fun and informative
program. Bring your questions, a notebook, and your sense of adventure!
Friday, February 20
1:00-3:00 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
Friday Flicks – One Fine Day (1996)
Comedy | Drama | Romance
Jack and Melanie are two busy professionals who are trying to cope with the trials of
single parenthood. When a school day-trip falls through, the two parents, who barely
know each other, take turns caring for their kids. Mishap follows mishap, as Jack and
Melanie get to know one another. Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, George Clooney, Mae
Whitman. 108 min. Rated PG
Saturday, February 21
10:30-11:30 AM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
They Called Me Lizzy…From Slavery to the White House
In this 1-hour 'living history' narrative written and directed by Kandie Carle, produced by
the East Haddam Stage Company, and performed by Stephanie Jackson, the story of
Elizabeth Keckly's life as a woman of color during the 19th century is told. While she
was best known as Mary Todd Lincoln's dressmaker, the story of her life before and
beyond her connection to the White House is a compelling one. The dramatic
recounting is not just a slave narrative, but a human story that follows Elizabeth Keckly's
rise from slavery to entrepreneurial freedom, then scandal and decline. It is at times
tragic, at times triumphant, always fascinating. This performance has received rave
reviews at libraries, historical societies and museums throughout the state. We present
it in honor of Black History Month. The performance will be followed by a Q&A session.
Registration suggested at 860-658-7663 x2200 or www.simsburylibrary.info. Free and
open to all.
Monday, February 23
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
Free Adult Group Piano Lessons
Mia Kang, Hartt School Piano Instructor is volunteering to teach group piano lessons.
These 5-session lessons will take place monthly on the 3rd Monday of the month from
February through June. The February class only will be on the 4th Monday. This class is
for adults only who are either beginners or who are a little 'rusty' and would like to
reacquaint themselves with the piano. Limited to 5 students - reserve a spot now at 860658-7663 x2200 or www.simsburylibrary.info. Free and open to all adults.
Monday, February 23
6:45-8:15 PM
Simsbury Public Library Technology Learning Center
Social Media Series: Let’s Chat About Snapchat
Snapchat is one of the most popular social media apps going, with 1 billion Snapchat
stories viewed every day. Why is a photo and video messaging site that features
content that disappears in less than 10 seconds so wildly popular? We'll talk about what
parents need to know about Snapchat, and possible marketing opportunities for
businesses in this trendy app. If you bring your device, you can set up and send your
own Snapchat by the end of the session.
Presenter Carolyn Clement, of SingingCarolyn Social Media, is a social media
consultant and has taught many parents about using digital media to connect with their
kids, along with ways to help keep kids safe online. A social media explorer whose Klout
score places her in the top 5% of social media influencers, Carolyn uses many different
social media platforms and co-moderates a weekly Twitter chat.
Walk-ins are welcome, but space is limited to 20 seats with priority given to those who
pre-register at 860-658-7663 or www.simsburylibrary.info. Free and open to all.
Tuesday, February 24
1:00-3:00 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
Sibelius, Gallen-Kallela, and the Kalevala
The Kalevala, meaning 'Land of the Heroes', is a compilation of Finnish Viking
Mythology. The stories were collected by Joseph Lonnrot, written in the Finnish
language for the first time, and published on February 28, 1835. The spirit of
nationalism gripped Finland in the late 19th century, when the country was under the
heel of Russia. The leading Finnish artist at the time was Akseli Gallen-Kallela and the
leading Finnish composer was Jean Sibelius. They both drew on the Kalevala for much
of their subject matter. This program, 'Sibelius, Gallen-Kallela, and the Kalevala'
introduces the legends in music and painting simultaneously. Join us for this unusual
presentation.
Presenter Jack Brin was drawn to classical music in his teens, with Sibelius being his
favorite composer. While working as a professor of math at Western New England
College, he had the opportunity to share his love of classical music through a Music
Appreciation course that he developed. Following a visit to Sibelius' home in Helsinki,
he decided to create an audio-visual biography of the composer. Since retiring in 1996,
Jack and his wife have been part of the docent corps at the Wadsworth Atheneum. He
shares his knowledge of both art and music through an extensive video series that he
created. Registration is suggested at 860-658-7663 x2200 or www.simsburylibrary.info.
Free and open to all.
Friday, February 27
11:45 AM-12:45 PM
Outside of Simsbury Public Library Program Room
Free Blood Pressure Screening
Receive a free blood pressure screening from the Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse
Association. Held at Simsbury Public Library outside of the Program Room on the
Lower Level on the 4th Friday of every month. In addition, weekly screenings are
offered every Wednesday 11:45-2:15 at Eno Memorial Hall.
Friday, February 27
1:00-3:00 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
Friday Flicks – Never Been Kissed (1999)
Comedy | Drama | Romance
A journalist enrolls in her old high school as part of her research for a story. Starring
Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Michael Vartan. 107 min. Rated PG-13
Friday, February 27
8:00-9:30 PM
Simsbury Public Library Program Room
Friends Coffeehouse: Bobby and the Gadgets
The harmonica is a worldwide instrument voicing the music of hundreds of cultures, and
one simple reason could be its SIZE. It fits in your pocket like a cell phone. What has
intrigued many in the music community is its ability, when played by masters, to
encompass all genres of musical style with not just credibility but with critical acclaim from Classical to Jazz to Near Eastern to Irish to Blues to Country. The list grows day
by day.
Bobby and the Gadgets' 'The World of Harmonica' program is an effort to expand the
awareness of the instrument. Using Story Telling, Historical Facts and playing the
instrument in many styles. Bob Hennessy tells the story and plays the music that will
open your ears and minds to 'The World of Harmonica'.
His fast paced program is both entertaining and educational. The show will delight and
perhaps even move you to try the instrument once again. As Bob Hennessy says, 'As a
16 year old having an encounter with a Hohner 260 Chromatic at a New York City Pawn
Shop through today has been a journey of love, pain, joy and heartache all expressed
through my instrument. I hope it’s a story you can hear as I play for you all the emotion
of a lifetime of music.'
Doors open at 7:30. Reserve a seat at 860-658-7663 or www.simsburylibrary.info. Free.