Shelter Rock Public Library

For more information, please contact the Reference Desk at 248-7363 ext. 233

Senior Rap Group

Monday June 3rd at 11:00 AM

Come and join Shelter Rock Public Library Senior Rap Group on selected Mondays 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.  This group discussion is led by Senior Connections volunteer Ken Rose, who has been participating in varied public library discussion groups for over fifteen years.

AARP Drivers Safety Course

AARP and Empire Safety Council sponsored defensive driving courses will be given this May. Class sizes are limited and registration priority is given to Shelter Rock cardholders only. To register, click on the appropriate link below.

AARP Driver Safety Course

Empire Safety Council

For drivers of all ages

Saturday, May 18th from 9:30 AM to 3:30 AM

To register, please contact Stephen Donnelley at (516) 437-0705

Caregiver Support Group

Sari Flesch, Group Facilitator,

This support group is designed for all caregivers. It provides an opportunity for participants to share experiences and help one another. No one should be alone! Refreshments will be served.

Pre-registration is required; please call the Adult Reference Desk at 248-7363 ext. 242 to register.

Senior Connections

Sports as Metaphor in US Popular Culture

With Joel Vessels, Assistant Professor of History, Nassau Community College

Tuesday, May 28th at 11:30 AM

Professional sports in the United States are big business driven by huge fan bases. Few examine it for it's relationship to the culture that it reflects and affirms. In the USA sports can be seen as a metaphor for our myths of mobility, work and meritocracy; as a reflection of our sentiments about sex, race, religion and violence; and even as a mirror in which to examine some of our social ills. Today we will examine the ways in which sport is more than just the outcome of the game from the perspective of social and cultural history.

The Ten Commandments of Lobbying

With Chuck Cutolo, J.D., Director of Governmental Affairs, Nassau Community College

Tuesday, June 4th at 11:30 AM

This program will discuss "why" and "how" lobbyists advocate before the legislative bodies. The material is based on the speaker's more than 20 years experience as a legislative staffer on the federal and local level, including 12 years as legislative director for U.S. Senator Carl Levin. With this information, individuals and groups can better allocate their resources and more effectively present the arguments in support of their position.

The Teen Tech Tutors Program

Teaching Computer and Internet Basics to Seniors Continues in the Teen Room

Saturday morning May 18 from 10:15 to 11 AM or 11-11:45 AM

or Wednesday afternoon, May 8 from 3:45 to 4:30 PM or 4:30 - 5:15 PM

Teens must arrive 15 minutes ahead of their scheduled time and report to the Teen Room. You will receive community service credit.

Women & Equality

With the American Association of University Women

Wednesday, May 29 & June 26th from 3-5 PM

Please join members of the AAUW in a discussion of women's equality issues, including, but not limited to pay equity and sexual harassment. The entire community is invited to participate in this dialogue

Evening Lecture

Interior Design Makeover

With Jacqui Palatnik, Interior Designer

Monday, May 20th at 7:30 PM

Jacqui Palatnik will discuss how to re-do and spruce-up your existing surroundings. She will cover color, fabrics, space planning, window treatments, lighting and accessories. There will be visual material as well as handouts to take home. Come with your questions and photos.

No registration required

Introduction To Microsoft Word

Two Classes on Friday, June 21st 10 AM to 12 PM or 1-3 PM

Learn the basics of word processing including creating a document, saving, editing, formatting and much more. Prerequisites: Computer Kindergarten & 1st Grade or equivalent

Registration begins May 17 for Shelter Rock Patrons. Registration begins June 7 for non-residents if space allows