Sandwiched In – Beam Me Up!: The Creation of Star Trek
Fri. 02/02 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Join Clive Young as he explores the fascinating creation of the all-time best-known science fiction franchise.

Inside the Musician’s Mind: Rex Fowler of Aztec Two-Step
Sat. 02/03 @ 2:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Hear about Rex’s experiences and continuing musical adventures with Aztec Two-Step 2.0. He will discuss and read from his recently released memoir, See, It Was Like This… Books will be available for signing and purchasing. Sponsored by the Friends of Library.

Folk Artist Dave Ruch in Concert
Sun. 02/04 @ 3:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Folk Artist Dave Ruch will give a special concert featuring traditional and historical songs of New York State. Sponsored by the Music Advisory Council.

Art Lecture with Alice Schwarz: Joshua Johnson, American Painter
Tues. 02/06 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
In celebration of Black History Month, join museum educator Alice W. Schwarz in exploring the folk portraits by Joshua Johnson, the earliest known professional Black painter. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Film: “Cause for Alarm!”
Tues. 02/06 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
(1951 – 74 min.) Join us for this film screening, scheduled to coincide with the Author Event with Foster Hirsch on Thursday, February 8 at 7 p.m.

Small Business Workshop: Preparing a Business Plan
Wed. 02/07@ 7:00 p.m.
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Topics covered in this session include startup costs, budget preparation, projections, and methods for getting financing. Presented by the Long Island chapter of SCORE.

Discussion Group (Ages 60+): Treat Yourself on Valentine’s Day
Wed. 02/07 @ 7:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Join us for an informal discussion that aims to build community with intelligent discussion, laughter, and social interaction.

Nonfiction Book Club
Tues. 02/08 @ 7:30pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
This month’s selection is The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel. Copies of the books can be found at the Information Desk and on Libby. Registration required.

Meet Author Foster Hirsch
Thurs. 02/08 @ 7:00 pm
Lapham Meeting Room

Join author Foster Hirsch as he discusses his new book, Hollywood and the Movies of the Fifties: The Collapse of the Studio System, the Thrill of Cinerama, and the Invasion of the Ultimate Body Snatcher – Television. Mr. Hirsch explores Hollywood’s most turbulent decade and the demise of the studio system. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Co-sponsored by the Gold Coast Arts Center.

Sandwiched In: Madam C. J. Walker, First Female Self-Made Millionaire
Fri. 02/09 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room 

Join Professor Ron Brown for this special program celebrating Black History Month. Delve into the inspiring story of Madam C.J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire. Hear her incredible story and the roles she played in the social and political culture of the Harlem Renaissance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Medicaid Sign-Up Help
Fri. 02/09@ 2:00pm
North Study Room
Free walk-in assistance from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council.

SoundSwap: The Jann Klose Band
Fri. 02/09 @ 5:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
Jann Klose is an award-winning pop singer-songwriter raised in Kenya, South Africa, Germany, and the United States. Singles from his most recent album, Surrender (2023), have accumulated over 5 million streams and charted on Top 40 radio both here and in his native South Africa. Join Jann and his band for what promises to be a great evening of live music!

Hootenanny: The Beatles and the British Invasion
Sat. 02/10 @ 2:30 p.m.
Lapham Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating the Beatles’ historic arrival at New York’s JFK Airport in February 1964. Be part of the festivities with PWPL’s historian Tony Traguardo and local musicians, enjoying rare Beatles footage, spirited live performances, and singalongs.

Hypertension Screenings
Tues. 02/13 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Joan and Arnold Saltzman Reading Room
St. Francis Hospital Blood Pressure Screenings. No registration is required.

Microsoft Office for the Perplexed
Wed. 02/14 @ 2:30pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Learn the basics of Microsoft Office. This slow-paced class will cover topics like creating a Word document or Excel sheet. Registration starts February 1.

Sandwiched In: Make Up or Break Up? Love Duets at the Opera
Fri. 02/16 @ 12:00pm
Lapham Meeting Room
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, join Tanisha Mitchell as she explores the drama, passion, and pain of love through some of the opera’s most famous duets. Ms. Mitchell will also offer a live performance of an aria for our audience.

Alzheimer’s Information Session
Fri. 02/16 @ 2:00pm
Hagedorn Meeting Room
Representatives from Parker Institute’s Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands program will be available to provide information on their services to Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers.

Defensive Driving
Sat. 02/17 @ 9:30am
Hagedorn Meeting Room
The course will be from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. Priority will be given to PWPL cardholders. A payment of $33 will be collected.

Weekly Community Meetups:

Tuesdays – 3 to 6 p.m. • Chess

Wednesdays – 6 to 8:30 p.m. • Needlecraft BYOP (Bring your Own Project)

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Thursdays – 12 to 3 p.m. • Mahjong

Fridays – 2 to 5 p.m. • Scrabble

 

For the complete listing of PWPL’s events, visit PWPL.org/events