PROGRAMS and EVENTS
How to Protect Yourself Against Financial Fraud – All Purpose Room
Friday, April 12, 1 – 2 p.m. The presentation covers current prolific fraud schemes (phishing, imposter scams, romance scams, etc.) and provides valuable preventative measures to help detect and prevent potential fraud.
Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) will supervise the presentation and be available to assist and answer any questions.
Paint Night: Find a Rainbow – Virtual
Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. Take a hot air balloon ride and look for rainbows to brighten your day! For a list of supplies needed, please go to the library’s website.
Men’s Health and Cancer Prevention: Healthy Living for Healthy Men – Virtual
Tuesday, April 16 at 12 noon. Stony Brook Health Education; Learn about cancers that primarily affect men or people assigned male at birth. Learn about the importance of knowing your body, early detection and screening guidelines for specific cancers.
- This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share.
Computer Security – Virtual
Tuesday, April 16, 2 – 3 p.m. The cardinal rule in computing is to NEVER leave your computer unprotected from malware attacks. These can be computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or any other program aimed at harming your computer or stealing personal information. Join SeniorNet’s free webinar to learn how to protect yourself against computer malware, spam, identity theft, and scams. This webinar is appropriate for Windows and Mac operating systems.
Walk and Talk with a Doc: Injury Prevention – Library Parking Lot
Wednesday, April 17, 1 – 2 p.m. Celebrate National Pedestrian Safety Month: Meet us in the Parking Lot for a .72 mi Walk and Talk with a NYU Langone Doc about better health, walking safely and injury prevention!
Got a Clue? Mystery Book Club – 1st Floor Modular Room
Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is: Dial A for Aunties by Jessie Q. Sutanto.
“When Meddelin Chan ends up accidentally killing her blind date, her meddlesome mother calls for her even more meddlesome aunties to help get rid of the body. Unfortunately, a dead body proves to be a lot more challenging to dispose of than one might anticipate, especially when it is inadvertently shipped in a cake cooler to the over-the-top billionaire wedding Meddy, her Ma, and aunties are working at an island resort on the California coastline.”
In-Person: Library Plant and Garden Group – 1st Floor Modular Room
Thursday, April 18, 6:30 – 7:30 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! No registration necessary.
The Library Plant and Garden Club meets every 3rd Thursday, April through September.
Virtual Tea Tasting Earl Grey Evening
Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Ages: Teen – Adult. Join our librarian Ms. Ambadjes in learning about & tasting a variety of Earl Grey Teas. Sip & learn as you watch the virtual presentation. Teas can be picked up the week of the program.
*Tea pickup is intended for those attending the virtual session. Please refrain from registering & picking up tea if you cannot attend the virtual session.
Movie! Strays – Rating: R. all Purpose Room
Friday, April 19 at 1 p.m. “When his owner abandons him in the city to fend for himself, a brokenhearted and now wayward dog named Reggie feels betrayed.
Joining forces with a ragtag group of other stray dogs who were left by their owners, Reggie swears revenge against his coldhearted former owner by any means necessary.”
Defensive Driving Part 1 – All-Purpose Room
Part 1: Saturday, April 20, 10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Part 2: Saturday, April 27, 10:15 am-1:15 pm. Please register only 1x for this series. Our favorite Driver’s Safety Instructor, Gennie Vann, is back! Completion of this 2-part program entitles you to a 10% NYS insurance discount and point reduction. For a list of items needed, please go to the library’s website, or call the library.
CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Time for Kids: Pete the Cat! – All Purpose Room
Friday, April 12 at 10:30 a.m. Ages: 12 months- 5 years (with parent/caregiver). Come join a Time for Kids, Inc. as we celebrate this family fun preschool program. Activities include music, movement, fine & gross motor development and storytelling! There will also be a Pete the Cat Craft!
Journey to Kenya!: Author Visit & Craft – All Purpose Room
Friday, April 12 at 5 p.m. Ages 10 – Adult. Join Sarah Khan, the 10-year-old author of the book “Memories of Exotic Kenya” as she tells you about her adventures and stories from her visit and her book. Make a FREE festive beaded bracelet from beads that benefit the children of Kenya!
Stemtastic: Across the Water! – All Purpose Room
Monday, April 15 at 4:30 p.m. Ages: 7-12 years. Make & design your own paddleboat, then cast away in our pool of water and watch them sail across the water!
Chess Night! – All Purpose Room
Friday, April 19 at 4:30 p.m. Grades: 2-4. Join Coach Mike in a night of Chess! Whether you’ve never played or you’ve already an experienced player, you’ll have fun playing chess with friends!
Chess (YA) – All Purpose Room
Friday, April 19 at 5:30 p.m. Grades 5 – 12. Join Coach Mike in a night of Chess! Whether you’ve never played or you’re already an experienced player, you’ll have fun playing chess with friends!
