PROGRAMS and EVENTS
VITA Tax Aide “Free” Saturday, April 2 at 12 noon. Free assistance is available for persons with incomes, $72,000 or less, who wish to have their taxes prepared by trained volunteers in the Volunteer Tax Assistance Program. You can call the library at 516 355-7850, x301 or 304, to schedule an appointment. Other available date is Saturday, April 9.
2-Part Fall Prevention Workshop. “Leaves Are Supposed to Fall…People Aren’t” – Virtual Monday, April 4 at 1 p.m. Part 1: Covers Falls, Risks, Gait and Balance, and Home Safety
Falls are the leading cause of injury and deaths from injury among older Americans. Falls and fall-related injuries are more common than strokes and can result in health problems that are just as serious. Taking some simple steps to prevent falls can help you or those you love stay active, confident and independent. *Please register ONLY ONCE to be included in both sessions.
How to Start your Job Search – All Purpose Room 2nd Floor Monday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to navigate the confusing world of online job searches. Get tips on utilizing job boards and databases to help with your search. We’ll also talk about different library resources that can help with your job search. Registration is required.
La Fuerza CDC Presents: 2022 GROW WITH GOOGLE WEBINARS – Virtual Tuesday, April 5 at 6 p.m. The Subject: Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools. Learn how to sell your products online. We’ll walk through listing your products for free with Google My Business and Merchant Center. And we’ll show you one way to sell on your website, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Please go to the library’s website to register.
Fiction Loves History Book Club with Suzanne Molczan – In Person and Virtual Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is: The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abe. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Chiaverini and Marie Benedict, this riveting novel takes you inside the scandalous courtship and catastrophic honeymoon aboard the Titanic of the most famous couple of their time—John Jacob Astor and Madeleine Force.
Stony Brook Cancer Center Health Education Series: Lung Cancer – Virtual Wednesday, April 6 at 12 noon. Know the Facts about Lung Cancer. Join Health Educators from Stony Brook Cancer Center for an overview of what lung cancer is, what causes it, symptoms to look for, and screening recommendations. *This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share.
Managing Stress and Relationships In Every Aspect of Your Life – Virtual Wednesday, April 6 at 1:30 p.m. A NY Project Hope Zoom Presentation. From personal to career relationships, and everything in between, learn effective strategies for handling stress and emotions for more fulfilling connections. This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share.
2022 Legal and Financial Update for Parents and Families of Adult Children with Special Needs –Virtual Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. Join Andrew Cohen, Esq. and Mitch Weisbrot, CLU for an informative seminar that addresses the legal and financial preparations crucial to safeguarding assets, benefits and rights for your special needs adult child. Topics of Discussion include: Government benefits for persons with disabilities; Estate planning and special needs trusts; Transitioning to the workforce or a day habilitation program, and more. This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share.
Craft Corner – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. Create a fun Spring Craft for your home!
Plundered: The History of the Art Looted and Lost during World War II – Virtual Thursday. April 7 at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Nation Library Week with art historian Jay Schuck as he surveys the artwork stolen and lost during World War II. He will examine the reasons why these works were targeted and the efforts taken to recover them, as well as the impact on the art world today. A Long Island Reads Event
Paint Night: Sketching and Acrylics with Alma – Virtual Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. Happy Spring and Early Earth Day, and National Library Week! From beginners to advanced sketchers and painters, enjoy a fun and relaxing evening painting in the comfort of your own home. Please go to the library’s website for a list of supplies needed.
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Stemtastic: Unplugged Gaming! Monday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m. – All Purpose Rm. 2nd Floor. Monday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m. Grades: 1-4. Using marbles, bells and flippers we’ll make a pinball machine inside a box without the use of electronics. We’ll use our creativity to design a one of a kind game with flippers, marbles, and springs.
Time for Kids: Birds Puppet! All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor Tuesday, April 5 at 4:30 p.m. Ages: 3 years- 7 years (with parent/caregiver). Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. in this family preschool program! Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and storytelling! There will also be a bird puppet craft!
L-egg-o Decorating Machine! – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor Thursday, April 7 at 4:30 p.m. Grades: 2-4. Get ready Young Engineers to build an Egg Decorating Machine out of LEGO’s, while learning about gears and other engineering concepts!
Spring Ceramics – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor Friday, April 8 at 4 p.m. Grades 1 – 4. Celebrate springtime by painting a ceramic figure!
Spring Ceramics (YA) – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor Friday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m. Grades 5 – 12. Celebrate spring by painting a ceramic figure. *This session is for Grades 5 – 12. If you child is younger than 5th grade please sign up for our 4 p.m. session.
