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Spring 2008 NewsLion

I’m living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to be living apart.”

Personal Finance Booklist

Does tax season give you that sinking feeling? Do you want to start saving for your retirement, but you’re not sure where to start? Try these titles on personal finance, and make peace with your pocketbook.

AARP Crash Course in Estate Planning: The Essential Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Your Personal Legacy by Michael T. Palermo – RC 60413 / BR 16131
Covers wills and trusts, executors and trustees, provisions for heirs, and distribution solutions for beneficiaries. 2005.

The Number: A Completely Different Way to Think about the Rest of Your Life by Lee Eisenberg – RC 62226
Former Esquire magazine editor examines financial plans and strategies for ensuring security and comfort in retirement. Strong language. 2006.

Social Security, Medicare, and Government Pensions by Joseph L. Matthews – RC 63391
Discusses Social Security coverage; Supplemental Security Income; Medicare enrollment; Medicaid; Medigap insurance; and civil service and veterans' benefits. 2006.

Women and Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny by Suze Orman – RC 63496 / BR 17069
Financial guru, and host of her own financial television show, focuses on women and their finances. Bestseller. 2007.

You Can Do the Math: Overcome Your Math Phobia and Make Better Financial Decisions by Ron Lipsman – RC 60800 / BR 16283
Professor offers an introduction to the mathematics of personal finance. Covers buying or leasing a car, owning or renting a home, insurance, credit cards, college and retirement funds, and more. 2004.

Citizens Advisory Council

The Council meetings are an opportunity for patrons to give their feedback on library service. All library patrons are welcome to attend. The scheduled meeting dates for Spring 2008 are:

Lorraine Marchi of the National Association for the Visually Handicapped (NAVH) will discuss how our eyes work, protection from environmental influences, and changes that can develop as we grow older.

Maria Costa, Director of Development for FFB, will present an overview of the organization.

Julien Larose, Market Development Manager at Humanware, will provide information about the Victor Reader Stream and the NLS Digital Download project.

Adult Summer Reading Club

”Catch the Reading Bug!”
This year all patrons are urged to “bug us” for great books, and register for the summer reading program. The reading club starts with our “June Bugs” Summer Reading Club kick-off family fun event on Saturday, June 7, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will wrap up with a family fiesta on Saturday, August 23, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with music, munchies, activities, and of course, prizes for all.

Please contact our Adult Outreach Librarian, to register for the adult reading club at: (212) 206-5483 or email: aazeglio@nypl.org. For sign-up and information on the reading club for children and young adults, contact Agnes Beck at: (212) 206-5423 or email: abeck@nypl.org.

Book Discussion Group

The library’s Book Discussion series continues through the spring, with sessions in English and in Spanish. All meetings take place in the library’s Community Room at 11:00 a.m.

On Saturday, April 26, we’ll be discussing The Secret by Rhonda Byrne (RC 63764) in English.

On Saturday, May 31, we’ll discuss La casa en Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (RC 50975) in Spanish. This title is also available in English as The House on Mango Street (RC 35608).

On Saturday, June 21, we’ll discuss Everything That Rises Must Converge by Flannery O’Connor (RC 5379) in English.

Spring Events for Children

All events are free. Please call Agnes Beck at (212) 206-5423 for more information on any event.

“April Showers” - Tuesday, April 8 at 11:00 a.m.
A story and activity hour for babies and toddlers to 4 years old.

"Earth Day” - Tuesday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m.
Celebrate nature with a story and activities for kids ages four to twelve years old.

”Blooming Babies” – Tuesday, May 13 at 11:00 a.m.
Story and activity hour to help your tot blossom, for babies and toddlers to 4 years old.

”May Flowers” – Tuesday, May 20 at 3:30 p.m.
A story and paper-flower-making workshop for kids ages four to twelve years old.

”June Bugs” – Tuesday, June 10 at 11:00 a.m.
A story and activity hour for babies and toddlers to 4 years old.

Summer Reading Club

“Catch the Reading Bug!” and “Metamorphosis”
Saturday, June 7 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A Summer Reading Club kick-off event for children of all ages. This year’s themes are “Catch the Reading Bug” for children and “Metamorphosis” for adults and young adults.

New from the Audio Book Studio

All in Good Time by Jonathan Schwartz – RC 5454
New Yorkers of a certain age familiar with the erudite voice of Jonathan Schwartz will enjoy his warm but intensely painful memoir of growing up lonely in rarefied company. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2006.

Flying Over 96th Street by Thomas L. Webber – RC 5452
As an eight year-old boy in 1957, Webber moved with his family from a comfortable apartment on Manhattan's Upper West Side to a public housing project in East Harlem. He details how he found friendship and love in one of the poorest areas of the city. 2004.

Reminders

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