Sandwiched In: Columbo … Just One More Thing

Friday, 01/05/2024 @ 12:00pm

Lapham Meeting Room

Join Adjunct Professor and TV and film historian Sal St. George to uncover the true story of America’s favorite sleuth and how he was created—registration required.

 

Film: Return to Dust 

Friday, 01/05/2024 @ 6:30pm

Lapham Meeting Room 

(2022-134 min.). In Chinese with English subtitles.

 

Hypertension Screenings

Tuesday, 01/09/2024 from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm

Joan and Arnold Saltzman Reading Room

Drop-in blood pressure screenings with St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. No registration is required.

 

Hot Chocolate Bomb Workshop

Tuesday, 01/09/2024 @ 6:30 pm

Mezzanine Meeting Room

Grades 7-12

Teens will create and enjoy their hot chocolate bombs! Registration required.

 

CancerCare Services

Tuesday, 01/09/2024 @ 7:00 pm

Lapham Meeting Room

An oncology social worker from the Port Washington-Manhasset chapter of CancerCare will be on hand to provide an overview of their services. There will be time for questions—no registration required.

 

Small Business Workshop: Starting on a Small Budget

Wednesday, 01/10/2024 @ 7:00pm

Hagedorn Meeting Room

Are you thinking of starting a new business? This 7-part workshop series is for you! The first in the series will cover the basics of setting up a business, finances, marketing basics, business plan introduction, and more! Sponsored by the Career and Finance Center.

 

Nonfiction Book Club

Thursday, 01/11/2024 @ 1:30pm

Hagedorn Meeting Room

Join fellow readers at the Library for an engaging discussion of Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things by Dan Ariely. Copies of the book are available on Libby and may be reserved for pickup at the Library—registration is required.

 

Sandwiched In- Currier and Ives: Purveyors of Popular Prints

Friday, 01/12/2024 @ 12:00pm

Lapham Meeting Room 

Join award-winning teacher and art historian Dennis Raverty for his latest installment in the history of illustration as he explores the immensely popular printmaking firm Currier and Ives—registration required.

 

Medicaid Sign-Up Help

Friday, 01/12/2024 @ 2:00pm

North Study Room

Free walk-in assistance from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council.

 

Breast Cancer Information Session

Friday, 1/12/2024 @ 2:00pm

Hagedorn Meeting Room

Representatives from Adelphi University’s statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program will be available to answer questions and provide information on their services. These include counseling, patient navigation, support groups, and educational forums—no registration is required.

 

Film: You Hurt My Feelings 

Friday, 01/12/2024 @ 7:00pm

Lapham Meeting Room

(2023-93 min.).

 

Virtual SAT Zoom Crash course

Saturday, 01/13/2024 @ 10:00am           

For Grades 9-12

J&J Test Prep will cover the English and Math sections of the SAT, and students will learn about the different types of questions that appear on the test—sponsored by FOL. Registration begins December 30.

 

Concert: Pianist Chaeyoung Park 

Sunday 01/14/2024 @ 3:00pm

Lapham Meeting Room

Join us as we welcome pianist Chaeyoung Park to the Library for an exceptional performance. Sponsored by the Music Advisory Council.