February Programs for Adults

Sunday, February  4
2:30 pm
Jazz Afternoon

The celebrated jazz pianist Pete Malinverni leads his trio playing standards and original compositions. Called by the press "one of New York's great pianists, " Malinverni's engaging performances are not soon forgotten. (C)

Tuesday, February 6
7:00 pm 
PBS "Point of View" Film Discussion "The Hobart Shakespeareans"

Join Cineaste Zahra M. Baird for a viewing & lively discussion. Teacher Rafe Esquith has a point of view - a very strong one - about educating children of immigrants. Teaching in L.A. at one of the nation's largest inner-city grade schools, Esquith leads his class of fifth graders through an uncompromising curriculum of English, math, geography and literature. He inspires them with cross-country trips to learn history first-hand. At the end of the semester, every student performs in a full-length Shakespeare play: in this case Hamlet, with advice from actors Ian Mckellen and Michael York. Despite language barriers and poverty, these Hobart Shakespeareans move on to attend outstanding colleges, motivated by a teacher honored with a National Medal of Arts. 2005, color, 1 hr.  (Fr)

Wednesday, February 7
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Family Caregiver Counseling

Are you acting as caregiver to an aging spouse, relative or friend? Looking for resources to help? A caregiver counselor from the Westchester Co. Dept. of Senior Programs & servies will be available to assist. No appt. requiered.

Key  to How Our Events
are funded

(C) - City of White Plains

(Fr) - Friends of the White Plains
Public Library

(Fo) - White Plains Library
Foundation

Wednesday, February 7
7:00 pm
Westchester Poetry SLAM!

Our exciting "1st Wednesday" series continues with Poetry SLAM competition, Open Mic, Coffee House and featured performance poet, Jamie DeWolf. DeWolf is an HBO Def Poet and three-time National Grand Slam Champion who combines fearless physicality and lightning wit with poignant humanity. For details about SLAM competition and Open Mic, see article on the first page of this newsletter. (Fo)

Monday, February 12
Library Closed (Lincoln's Birthday)

Tuesday, February 13
7:00 pm
PBS "Point of View" Film Discussion "Tintin and I"

Join cineaste Zahra M. Baird for a viewing & lively discussion. Why does the comic strip the The Adventures of Tintin, about an intrepid boy reporter, continue to fascinate us decades after its publication? This film highlights the potent social and political undepinnings that give Tintin's world such depth, and delves into the mind of hergé, Tintin's work-obsessed Belgian creator. 2006, color, 1 hr. 30 min., subtitles. (Fr)

Sunday, February 18
2:30 pm
Jazz Afternoon

Celebrate Black History Month with the high-energy, straight-ahead William Spaulding jazz Quintet, featuring Lance Murphy on tenor saxophone.

Monday, February 19
Library Closed (Presidents' Day)

Tuesday, February 20
7:00 pm
PBS "Point of View" Film Discussion "Kokoyakyu: High School Baseball"

Join cineaste Zahra M. Baird for a viewing & lively discussion. In Japan, baseball is not a pastime - it's a national obsession. for Many of the country's youth, the sport has become a rite of passage, epitomized by the national high school baseball tournament known simply as "Koshien." 4,000 teams enter, but only 49 are chosen to compete in the championship that grips the nation for 2 weeks every August. This film takes viewers inside a world where baseball becomes a proving ground for life's challenges. 2006, color, 1 hr., Subtitles. (Fr)

Sunday, February 25
2:30 pm
The Hudson Trio presents "Warm Music for Winter Afternoon"

Enjoy a delightful program of classical favorites, including Mozart, Mendelssohn and Martinu, with Violinist Mineko Yajima, Cellist Rosalyn clarke and Pianist Beth Robin.  (Fr)

Tuesday, February 27
7:00 pm
PBS "Point of View" Film Discussion "What I Want My Words to Do to You"

Join cineaste Zahra M. Baird for a viewing & lively discussion. An unprecedented look into the minds and hearts of prison inmates, this film explores a writing workshop led by playwright Eve Ensler at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. Through a series of raw, emotional exercises and discussion, 15 women, most of whom had been convicted of murder, grapple with the nature of their crimes and their own culpability. The film culminates in a emotionally charged prison performance of the women's writing by acclaimed actresses Glenn close, Marisa Tomei, Rosie Perez, Hazelle Goodman & Mary Alice. 2003, color, 1 hr. 20 min. (Fr)