The Library is sponsoring a Basic First Aid Supplies Drive to support Ukraine. Needed items include Band Aids, Sterile Eye Dressings; Gauze Dressings; Safety Pins; Tweezers and Scissors; Skin Rash Creams; Pain Relievers and Digital Thermometers. There is a bin at the library for your donations, and we thank you for your generosity.
PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Paint Night: Sketching and Acrylics with Alma – Virtual Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. From beginners to advanced sketchers and painters, enjoy a fun and relaxing evening painting geese flying in the full moon in the comfort of your own home. For a list of supplies needed, please go to the library’s website.
Cat Adoption Event Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Visit the library today to meet cats available for adoption and learn about the adoption process. We will be accepting donations of cat food during the event.
Tracing Italian Immigrant history to the Italian-American Present –In-person and Virtual Sunday, May 15 at 1 p.m. Join Professor Sal Primeggia from Adelphi University for this lecture on Italian-American Immigration. They came. They worked. They built. From those who established Little Italy “villages” within our cities, to the fourth-generation upholders of ethnic neighborhoods, businesses, and traditions, the Italian immigrant legacy is a cultural imprint that continues to enrich the physical and social landscapes of our nation. What pushed so many Italians to leave their country between 1880 and 1924? What pulled these immigrants to New York City, as well as other American destinations? How did Old World attachments shape their responses to New World challenges? These questions are addressed as we examine the issues and impacts, past and present, of Italian immigration to the United States. This program is made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Maybe You Should Have Your Head Examined! – Virtual Tuesday, May 17 at 11 a.m. Dr. Christopher Christodoulou from Stony Brook Medicine’s Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s explores the different aspects of thinking – attention, memory, language, visual processing, motor functions, feelings, etc. – and how they can be impacted by different forms of dementia. Please go to the library’s website to register. This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share.
Mystery Book Club – In person and Virtual Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is: Velvet was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. A riveting noir about a daydreaming secretary, a lonesome enforcer, and the mystery of a missing woman they’re both desperate to find.
Brain Fitness for Everybody! – Virtual Thursday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. This Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center’s Brain Fitness Workshops series is intended for those who do not have a diagnosis of memory impairment. Instead, these classes are uniquely designed for those who are interested in being proactive in maintaining and enhancing their cognitive functioning.
In Person Plant and Garden Club Thursday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. Calling all gardeners, of all levels and interests! Join the Plant and Garden Club and exchange seeds, rooted cuttings, and plants with fellow gardeners of all skills and interests. Let’s discuss composting, annuals and perennials, indoor and outdoor gardens, container gardens, terrariums (make your own!), and your problems and successes. The Library Plant and Garden Club meets every 3rd Thursday of the month, from April through October 2022.
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Play Hooray – All Purpose Rm. 2nd Floor Friday, May 13 at 1 p.m. Ages: 18 months & Up (with parent/caregiver). Stories, music and movement activities with Mollie the Mouse.
YA Art Club – All Purpose Rm. 2nd Floor Friday, May 13 at 5 p.m. Grades 5 – 12. Help decorate our YA Room by creating a unique art project with Ms. Ambadjes. All projects will be displayed and returned the following class/month.
Stemtastic: Diary of a Worm! – All Purpose Room. 2nd Floor Monday, May 16 at 4:30 p.m. Ages: Pre-K- 1st Grade. Using magnifying lenses and the power of observation we’ll take a very close look at some live mealworms and true worms and compare and contrast their movements. Then we’ll listen to the story, “Diary of a Worm,” and how a worm might see the world. Finally, we’ll play a game of Simon sez that will have us moving like spiders, worms and insects.
Virtual Paint Night Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. Grades 5 – 12. Join our artist Alma as she guides you through a step-by-step painting. No experience necessary, beginners welcome!
