The mission of The Friends of the Arts@ the Hauppauge Public Library is to promote and further an interest in the arts and culture at the Hauppauge Public Library and to enhance community knowledge of and participation in the arts and cultural events.
Phone: The Friends do not have a dedicated telephone number. Messages for the organization can be left at the main Hauppauge Public Library phone number (631) 979-1600.
Address:
The Friends of the Arts
c/o Hauppauge Public Library
601 Veterans Memorial Library
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Friends Of The Arts @ HPL Officers
President - Phyllis Abramson
Vice-President - Sue Sparago
Treasurer - Steve Bard Committee Chairpersons
Programs - Sue Sparago
Membership - Harriet Pepine
Fund Raising Events - Dorothy Becker and Rose Milazzo
Publicity - Jean Noschese
FOLK WORLD MUSIC PROGRAM—SIMPLE GIFTS MUSIC Friday—November 18 at 7:00PM
Experience a musical array of folk songs and international melodies, along with interaction and narrative at this Simple Gifts concert. As many as 12 different instruments will be played. This is a fine opportunity to expand your knowledge of the world, its cultures, and its musical heritage. This program is sponsored with partial funding through a grant via the Islip Arts Council. (Sponsored by The Friends of the Arts @ The Hauppauge Public Library.)
CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER: FREE SPEECH & THE CONSTITUTION Friday—December 2 at 7:00PM (HPF3034)
The Constitution guarantees Americans the right to free speech. Find out how this right may be jeopardized in our current climate, and what you can do to prevent infringement. This informative program is sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities—Conversations Bureau; it is free; and it is open to the public. (Sponsored by The Friends of the Arts @ The Happauge Public Library.)
SUNDAY PROGRAMS
HUMOR IN MUSIC PROGRAM WITH BILL MARTIN January 8 at 2:00PM (HPF3008)
Visit the Library and welcome back Bill Martin—a knowledgeable and experienced musician and educator. He will present an educational and entertaining program on Humor in Music. Can music be funny? How do composers do it? Believe it or not, even opera can be comical. Bill will provide personal anecdotes on excerpts from Broadway musicals; the operatic stage; and composers such as Sondheim, Gilbert and Sullivan, Donizetti, and Rossini. (Sponsored by The Friends of the Arts @ The Hauppauge Public Library)
SOUND OF MUSIC OFF-SITE TRIP TO THE SMITHTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER January 15 at 2:00PM (HPF3038)
The Friends are offering a trip to see one of the world’s most popular musicals—The Sound of Music. This musical provides wonderful entertainment for those of all ages, so why not make it a family afternoon treat? The performance begins at 2:00PM, so make sure you get to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center about 1:45PM. Tickets are $26 for adults and $18 for those under 18 years of age or students with valid college IDs. All tickets should be purchased and payments made by check payable to The Friends of the Arts @ The Hauppauge Public Library by Friday, December 30. (Sponsored by The Friends of the Arts @ The Hauppauge Public Library)
TOWNSHIP THEATRE GROUP March 25 at 2:30PM (HPF3024)
Want to bring some laughter into your life? Visit the library and enjoy the Theatre Group’s program of gentle comedies. (Sponsored by The Friends of the Arts @ The Hauppauge Public Library)
FUNDRAISERS
FRIENDS OF THE ARTS (FOTA) FUND RAISER HOLIDAY BAKE AND BOOK SALE Saturday—December 10 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Stop in and choose some delicious home-baked goodies and pick up a book while you’re here!
THEATER OPPORTUNITY
The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport has offered The Friends of the Arts @ The Hauppauge Public Library a special promotional code: HAUPFOTA. If you use this code to purchase tickets, you will save $5 off the purchase of each ticket. In addition, through the Theater’s Community Give Back Program, FOTA will receive an additional donation. To take advantage of this offer, call the theater at 631-261-9700 Ext. 23, and mention the code: HAUPFOTA.
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
If you have unwanted jewelry or coins and would like to receive cash for gold, Theresa Beltrani of GEM EVALUATION LAB has offered to give back 10% of the value to the Friends of the Arts @ the Hauppauge Public Library. Theresa is an Accredited Senior Appraiser and Senior Member of The American Society of Appraisers & National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. Gem Evaluation Lab is licensed, bonded, and certified by Nassau County Weights & Measures. To schedule an appointment contact Theresa at 516-222-1999, and mention the Friends of the Arts @ the Hauppauge Public Library.
FOTA’s mission is to enrich art programming at the Hauppauge Public Library by funding concerts, seminars, programs, and cultural events. This autumn, the Friends sponsored ten library programs and will offer some exciting new events in the upcoming months. These programs are made possible by membership dues, by fundraising, and through government grants.
Our 2011 membership campaign culminated with an Art Seminar and Reception on September 25. Our goal is to reach a membership total of 200 members, but we still have a way to go! At $5.00 per person, or $10.00 per family, membership is a bargain! Please consider joining us; forms are at the Library’s circulation desk, on our website, or by telephone. Please call Harriet Pepine, Membership VP, at (631) 234-1247. Supply your e-mail address for event updates and reminders.
Our first off-site trip to Oheka Castle and the Walt Whitman Historical Site was a success. A winter trip to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center for a matinee performance of The Sound of Music is scheduled for Sunday, January 15. Please see below for further information.
All are welcome to our next Friends of the Arts meeting at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 12 in the Library Community Room. Please join us!
The Friends of the Arts @ the Hauppauge Public Library has as its mission supporting and enhancing art and cultural endeavors at the Hauppauge Library.
The Friends sponsor concert series, film viewings, workshops, lectures, discussions, photography contests and many other exciting events at the Library.
Annual membership dues are $5 for individuals and/or $10 for families. The annual membership period begins on July 1 st. Lifetime memberships are also available.
What is The Friends of the Arts @ the Hauppauge Public Library?
The Friends of the Arts @ the Hauppauge Public Library (Friends) is a support organization that works to promote and further an interest in the arts and culture at the Hauppauge Public Library and to enhance community knowledge of and participation in artistic and cultural events.
How do the Friends accomplish their goals?
The Friends work closely with the Hauppauge Public Library in a variety of ways. The Friends raise funds to be used to support its mission through memberships, donations, grants and fundraisers. Members volunteer their time and talents at various programs and events. The Friends work with the library staff to identify, develop and procure artistic and cultural programming that supports the mission of the Hauppauge Public Library.
What kind of programs and events do the Friends put on?
The Friends assist the library with presenting many kinds of programs. Included are book discussions, film viewings, art/photography contests, concerts, children’s events, lectures, seminars and workshops. The Friends endeavor to present programming for all age groups and cultural interests. All of the programs that the Friends present are related to the broadly defined arena of art and culture.
How can I join The Friends of the Arts @ the Hauppauge Public Library?
You can join the Friends by filling out a membership form and returning it along with your dues to the Hauppauge Public Library’s Circulation Desk. Membership forms are available at the Hauppauge Public Library and online at the Friend’s website.
How much does it cost to join The Friends?
An individual membership is five dollars per year and a family membership is ten dollars per year. The membership year runs from July 1st through June 30th.
What do I get for my membership?
Besides supporting a good cause your Friends’ membership will allow you access to tickets to certain events before they are available to the general public, will enable you to participate in the governance of the Friends’ organization and will offer you timely updates and listings of Friends’ events, meetings, workshops and programs.
How can I become more involved in the Friends?
The Friends are always looking for people who are willing to share their time and talent with the organization and with the Hauppauge community at large. If you would like to volunteer in any capacity or if you have a skill, talent or interest that you would be willing to put to use please let us know.
How can I put on a program for the Friends?
If you have a special talent or interest and you would like to put on a program, workshop or seminar for the Friends you should submit a short summary of the proposed program that includes your qualifications, a list of any space or materials needs and any fees that you would propose charging. The summary can be submitted in person at the library or by mail/email at the addresses listed below.
How do I contact the Friends?
The Friends do not have a dedicated telephone number. Messages for the organization can be left at the main Hauppauge Public Library phone number (631-979-1600.) You can also write to the Friends at:
The Friends of the Arts
c/o Hauppauge Public Library
601 Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Or you can email the Friends at: hpfriend@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Can I attend a Friends meeting?
Yes. Friends meetings are open to everyone.
Where else can I get information about the Friends?
The Friends have a bulletin board in the Hauppauge Public Library where informational flyers are posted. The library staff is well informed about Friends meetings and events and they will be able to answer many of your questions.
