Welcome to our events showcase for the incredible programming provided by the public libraries of Nassau County in New York. Below is a sampling of the many programs provided by our public libraries.
Collection for Long Island State Home for Veterans May 1 - May 31 Throughout May you can drop off new items for veterans, in our drop-off bin. The items will be donated to the Long Island State Home for Veterans at Stony Brook University. Items in need are: electric toothbrushes, zip-up sweatshirts, sweatpants, bodywash, shampoo […]
Free Blood Pressure Screening Wednesday, May 15, 12:30 pm Wednesday, June 19, 12:30 pm Free blood pressure screening conducted by St. Francis Hospital will be available the third Wednesday of every month. No appointments necessary.
Stephen Nachamie will celebrate some innovative directors and creative teams on Broadway, including the works of Michael Bennett (A Chorus Line, Dreamgirls), Max Webster (The Life of Pi), and Alex Timbers (Here Lies Love, Moulin Rouge). Zoom Meeting ID: 721 207 3003 Zoom Passcode: PenPubLib
Afternoon Zumba Monday, May 13 & 20, 1:00 pm Enjoy Zumba classes with Instructor Irene. Get a great workout while dancing and having fun! Register on the Library website. Registration and payment of a non-refundable fee of $10 for this May series of two afternoon Zumba classes is due May 6 in order to attend this program. Limit […]
This is a low impact strength training class. It utilizes weights, balls and bands. Exercises are performed in a safe and controlled manner (sitting and standing) to help increase bone mass, improve strength, promote proper alignment and enhance overall fitness. Cost: $42 (7 sessions) There are no refunds. Please contact the library if registering after […]
Yoga with Joe Monday, May 13, 20, 6:00 pm Welcome to this yoga class which can be adapted for a chair or the floor. Simple yoga stretches, poses and exercises, gentle breathing and reflection included. Please bring a yoga blanket, block, belt and mat. Register on the Library website. Registration and payment of a non-refundable fee of […]
$10 Materials fee due at Registration (Cash Only. Please have Exact Amount.) No refunds Jewelry Designer and Instructor Donna Irvine teaches you wire wrapping techniques to make this wire charm/keychain. Students can customize their own creation by choosing wire color and bead color.
Come and meet representatives from our nation's military academies and learn about Congressman Suozzi's nomination process. Visit suozzi.house.gov for more information about applying for a nomination and to download the application. Questions? Contact Cindy Rogers at 516-408-0226 or email [email protected]
$10 Materials fee due at Registration (Cash Only. Please have Exact Amount.) No refunds Jewelry Designer and Instructor Donna Irvine teaches you wire wrapping techniques to make this wire charm/keychain. Students can customize their own creation by choosing wire color and bead color.
Dr. Dominique Padurano of Crimson Coaching will discuss the key actions that elementary, middle, & high school students can take to make themselves competitive for admission to the most highly selective institutions (Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale) . Recommended for all parents of school-aged children (Grades K-12) and students […]
Look and feel better than you have in years as fitness specialist Linda Ray guides you through her unique techniques that will stretch you out as you relax neck, shoulders and back tension, strengthen and create sleek muscles, improve balance and firm up abdominal muscles without potential for injury. Cost: $48 (8 sessions) There are […]
(Weather permitting) All levels, all abilities are welcome. Join us for a 45 minute walk around the neighborhood. It’s an opportunity to get some exercise, meet new people, spend time with a friend and enjoy some conversation. Meet us in front of the library. Participants must wear sneakers and bring a bottle of water.
Thomas Germano discusses The Anxious Eye: German Expressionism and Its Legacy, currently at the National Galley of Art, which presents the work of early 20th-century artists and demonstrates their continuing impact a century later. Zoom Meeting ID: 721 207 3003 Zoom Passcode: PenPubLib
Join us for a healthy and delicious meal suggestions for the grill. Registration is required. Open to everyone. IN-PERSON.
Art lecture with Mary Dono Gustav Klimt was an Austrian symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. His primary focus was the female body, but his figurative work includes murals, allegories, and portraits. And then there are his square paintings of the Attersee, Emilie Floege, and the objets […]
Community Puzzle Tuesday, May 14, 12 pm Enjoy a morning putting together puzzles with friends at the library. Some benefits of completing puzzles include improved memory, better problem-solving skills, visual-spatial reasoning, not to mention the mood-boosting benefits of having fun with friends!
Stony Brook Health Education; Don’t delay your cancer screenings. Learn what cancer screenings are available for you, when to get screened, and best practices for cancer prevention.
Today's selection: "Crazy Sunday," by F. Scott Fitzgerald Stories are selected from the Best American Short Stories of the Century, edited by John Updike and Katrina Kenison.
IN THE ELMONT LIBRARY THEATRE. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO TICKETS REQUIRED. Rated PG for implied sexuality, comical violence, and language, 94 minutes, 1977, Comedy-Thriller A psychiatrist with intense acrophobia (fear of heights) goes to work for a mental institution run by doctors who appear to be crazier than their patients, and have […]
Bodysculpt with Lisa Didyk Tuesdays, May 14, 6:00 pm Improve your health and tone, burn calories and gain flexibility in this Pilates based strength training class. Bring stretchy band (no handles), 3 lb. dumbbells and a mat. Instructor: Lisa Didyk is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Registration and payment of a non-refundable fee of $25 for […]
Join Ms. Ellen to create a beautiful needlepoint creation. This is a in-person drop off event for students in grades 6-12. Registration is open. The series workshop will meet on Tuesday 5/14, 5/21 and June 4. Attendance to the 3 sessions is suggested. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
If you are retired, or nearing retirement this workshop is for you. Learn strategies to help you minimize your taxes. Register here.
Mullins' treasure trove for book lovers, The Book of Mothers: How Literature Can Help Us Reinvent Motherhood, explores fifteen classic novels with memorable maternal figures, and examines how our cultural notions of motherhood have been shaped by literature. Books will be available for purchase.
TOPICS INCLUDE: Developing a marketing plan; performing market research; pricing; advertising and promotion,; internet marketing; tracking results.
Presented by Kidokinetics. Kidokinetics empowers kids to play confidently by providing a dun introduction to sports through physical education. Each class has the F.U.N Factor: Fundamental, Understandable, and Non-Competitive!
In this presentation, Pnina Mohr will explain the role that sodium plays in relation to blood pressure, the importance of potassium, and culinary approaches for enhancing recipes to meet our nutritional goals. Zoom Meeting ID: 721 207 3003 Zoom Passcode: PenPubLib
Experienced mortgage professionals from Citizen's Bank will discuss the home buying process to determine whether now is the right time for you to buy a home.
Understanding the Financial Numbers of Your Business presented by SCORE WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 7 p.m. VIRTUAL PROGRAM For people who already have a business or are thinking of starting one, this program will cover key accounting essentials, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and much more.
Join us for something new, an at-your-own-pace hour walk every Thursday morning at 9:15 am. We will meet at the Glen Cove Public Library. All fitness levels are welcome, and we encourage everyone to go at their own pace. Our goal is to meet people, keep moving and see sights in Glen Cove.
Career Advising with Lisa Owens Thursday, May 16 and June 13, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm A representative from the Long Island Cares Career Development Program will be available on-site to provide personalized assistance with your resume, offer guidance on exploring new career paths, and help you navigate the job search process. Appointments are scheduled […]
Start your day with calming gentle postures and breath work, strengthen your body while adding flexibility and calming your mind to a state of relaxation. Thursdays, 9:30am; Register 1x for complete series. May 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18; August 8, 15, 22
Upon completion of this course, you receive 10% auto insurance discount (each year for three years), up to a 4-point reduction off your driving record. $33 per person.
During this chair yoga class you will move from head to toe, using the chair as a prop for support. This practice is for all levels...including those nursing an injury or coping with a chronic problem. The results will surprise you! VIRTUAL ONLY SESSIONS: April 25, May 2, 9 Cost: $60 (10 sessions) There are no […]
The Nassau Vet Center will be on hand to discuss the new eligibility requirements that expands the services and programs specifically to Veterans, National Guards, Reservists, and their family members.
Nassau County Department of Assessment Homeowner Exemption Workshop Thursday, May 16, 1:00 pm Nassau County Department of Assessment staff will be on-site in the library meeting room to provide individual assistance to any homeowner who would like to file for his or her Veterans, Senior Citizen, Cold War Veterans, Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers, or […]
We share, we care, we dare as we move right along into the next sessions. Join us and walk away with a continued warmup with Adriana O'Ferrall, discussions on women's issues, world issues, and much more. No registration required. Open to all.
Lecture With Prof. Ron Brown Martin Jacques published When China Rules the World in 2009 and predicted that China will be the global superpower of the future. The United States will be relegated to the status of a second-rate power, Chinese will be the global language, the institutions of the world will be shaped by […]
Baseball first popped up in American culture in the mid-19th century but it was not until the mid-1880s that baseball achieved a level of prominence away from the field. Baseball has been a subject in books, on Vaudeville stages, in a Broadway play, in song, in movies and television. Come enjoy an afternoon enjoying baseball! […]
You will learn yoga poses that include standing, sitting, twists, leg stretches, chair poses, and breathing exercises. Mindfulness and living in the moment are woven into the practice. Have a sticky mat, chair, yoga blanket, block and belt. VIRTUAL ONLY SESSIONS: April 25, May 2, 9, June 13, 20 Cost: $60 (10 sessions) There are no […]
Real Estate Attorney W. Zehava Schechter, Mortgage Broker Michael Cincotta, Realtor Daniel P. Byrne, Home Insurance Agent Shannon Mulcahy and Home Inspector Mike Dantona offer a presentation on what first-time homebuyers on Long Island need to know. Anyone interested in purchasing a home should not miss this informative workshop. Register here.
Children will enjoy a selection of stories and a short film. Caregivers must stay in the library during this program.
CANCELED. Star Crossed: A True Romeo and Juliet Love Story in Hitler’s Paris by Heather Dune Macadam and Simon Worrall An epic and true story of love and resistance during World War II in Nazi-occupied Paris. Star Crossed is partly a historical portrait of life during the Occupation and partly a valentine to The City […]
Guided Meditation (Virtual) with Amy Rutledge Reduce stress, quiet a busy mind, and increase calmness and productivity through proven techniques incorporating mindfulness, visualization, and breathing exercises. Feel clear headed, rejuvenated and refreshed during these stressful days. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81417384147?pwd=NjhqZER5dS91S1kzL2ZvUkY1WnNVQT09 Meeting ID: 814 1738 4147 Passcode: 655274 CONTACT: Adult Reference [email protected] LOCATION: Virtual
Belle Sylvester Recital Series Presents "The Colors of Music" featuring David Podles, Ph.D., violinist FRIDAY, MAY 17, 7 p.m. HYBRID PROGRAM Join us for a concert billed with whimsical colors of music. From red to blue, green and yellow, and all the colors of the rainbow, acclaimed international concert violinist David Podles, will perform an […]
Meet up with other knitters or crocheters. Whether you’re new to knitting or you’ve been doing it for years, it’s always more fun with friends! Start a new project or bring a current one. Participants should bring their own needles and yarn. Register here.
Meet up with other knitters or crocheters. Whether you’re new to knitting or you’ve been doing it for years, it’s always more fun with friends! Start a new project or bring a current one. Participants should bring their own needles and yarn. Register here.
Join us for a lively program of music and group activities for you and your child.
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library's informal discussion group has been meeting weekly for more than two decades. Add your voice to the debate and join our lively, moderated conversation on current events and general interest topics, moderated by Jay Gold. You'll enjoy enlightened conversation, share your views, and maybe learn something new. Adults of all ages are […]
LIVE IN THE ELMONT LIBRARY THEATRE Join us for an afternoon of harmonica wizardry, by this world-renowned harmonica virtuoso. No registration required. First-come-first-seated. FREE & open to the public.
Gilda Radner’s career was brief but brilliant. She is best remembered as one of the original Not Ready for Prime Time Players on Saturday Night Live. She perfected a series of comic characters she helped create, becoming an iconic figure in American comedy. Radner past away from ovarian cancer at age 42 in 1989. Her husband, Gene Wilder, […]
The biographical drama tells the story of show salesman Sonny Vaccaro (Matt Damon). Vaccaro works in the basketball division of Nike. Still in its early stages, the division aims to fuse sports and culture through Nike's sportswear. When Vaccaro meets a rookie basketballer called Michael Jordan, he makes the risky decision to offer him a […]
IN THE ELMONT LIBRARY THEATRE. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO TICKETS REQUIRED. Rated PG-13 for sexual material and strong language; 113 minutes, 2024, Musical-comedy A musical remake: Cady Heron is a hit with the Plastics, an A-list girl clique at her new school. But everything changes when she makes the mistake of falling […]
A Shred Away Inc. truck will be in our staff parking lot on May 18 to safely shred your documents. They accept all paper and CDs (staples and paper clips do not need to be removed) There will be a limit of three boxes or bags per person.
Join instructor Jennifer Marroquin for a bilingual storytime conducted in both English and Spanish! In this entertaining program, you will learn basic Spanish words and phrases and hear some interactive stories.
Join us for this interactive program of rhymes, songs, stories and more!
Westbury Library Business Expo Saturday, May 18, 11am - 3pm The Westbury Library is organizing a Local Business Expo with the goal of bringing together local business owners and managers to highlight the wide range of services that are offered to the community. If you happen to be a Business Owner in the Westbury and […]
Practice yoga with our certified instructor Swati Mehta. $10 per person per session.