Friends Of The Library
Friday, June 5
Seriously Funny Comedy
Saturday, June 6
Saturday Morning Spiritual Discussion
Saturday, June 6
Thursday, June 4
Germanic Genealogy
The Germanic Genealogy Group meets at the William M. Gouse Jr. VFW Post 3211 at 320 S. Broadway in Hicksville. The program this month will be on using FamilySearch for genealogical research. With new records and images being added for all countries around the world on a daily basis, this resource will help find those long-ago ancestors. From 7 to 9:30 p.m. For more information email germangenealogygroup@yahoo.com or call 609-585-8653.
Friday, June 5
Friends Of The Library
The Friends of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library cordially invite attendees to an open-house membership tea party in the art gallery at 2 p.m.
Saturday, June 6
Seriously Funny Comedy
Come to the Plainview library for a great night of laughter, as veteran comedian and host Anne LiPuma presents an evening of seriously funny, clean comedy starring Carie Karavas and featuring John Iavarone with Frank Favia doing the honors as emcee. The night of laughs takes place at 8 p.m. in the auditorium.
Michael Magro Foundation Car Wash
The Mchael Magro Foundation will hold a benefit car wash and car show at Joseph M. Barry Career and Technical Educational Center, 1196 Prospect Ave., in Westbury. $5 donation per wash. Vendors are welcome for a $25 table fee. For more information contact mmagrofoundation@yahoo.com or call 516-633-5341. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday Morning Spiritual Discussion
The Center for Spiritual Living Long Island, 17 Maple Pl. in Hicksville, hosts this Saturday discussion for those who would like to share their journey with like-minded friends. 10 a.m. to noon. For more information email info@csl-longisland.org or call 516-822-9314.
Wednesday, June 10
Movie: The Birdcage
The Plainview library presents two showings, 2:30 and 7 p.m., of The Birdcage. In this remake of the classic French farce La Cage aux Folles, engaged couple Val Goldman (Dan Futterman) and Barbara Keeley (Calista Flockhart) shakily introduce their future in-laws. Armand (Robin Williams), a gay Miami drag club owner, pretends to be straight and attempts to hide his relationship with Albert (Nathan Lane), his life partner and the club’s flamboyant star attraction, so as to please Barbara’s father, controversial Republican Sen. Kevin Keeley (Gene Hackman). 2 hour 58 minutes. (Rated R)
Thursday, June 11
Observing The Earth From Space
The Bethpage library hosts David S. Paris, retired engineer of aeronautics and astronautics, as he presents a fascinating free program from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Since 1960, people have benefited from the information obtained from thousands of downward-looking satellites launched into Earth’s orbit. Many improve our lives and our economy by providing information about weather, climate, water resources, deforestation, floods, tsunamis, forest fires, landslides, volcanoes and the atmosphere in general. This talk will take attendees through the world of satellites that are providing citizens with information that could not be obtained in any other way. This will be a fun, scientific and educational night not to be missed.
Free Speech And The Constitution
Join the Plainview library and James L. Coll at 2 p.m. for this enlightening program. Despite the absolute right of free speech in America, the government routinely makes laws preventing people from speaking or expressing themselves without recourse. Adjunct history professor and NYPD Detective James L. Coll discusses circumstances and landmark Supreme Court decisions to help analyze the challenge of balancing free speech with public safety.
Saturday, June 13
New Beginnings Singles
Join social worker and television talk show host of The Relationship Journey, Marla Matthews at the Plainview library in a discussion, social and support group for divorced, widowed and single adults over 50 who would like a new beginning. Make new friends, network and learn new skills towards reinventing yourself, with inspiration and hope for the future. Event is at 3 p.m. in room E.
Sunday, June 14
The American Pop Songbook
The Plainview library welcomes The East End Trio for a engaging performance at 3 p.m. Enjoy songs from the 70s and beyond, by artists including James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel and many more, performed with style, grace and originality by The East End Trio.
Wednesday, June 17
Movie: Selma
The Plainview library presents two showings, 2:30 and 7 p.m., of the hard-hitting drama, Selma. This unforgettable true story chronicles a tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (David Oyelowo) led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Carmen Ejogo and Oprah Winfrey are also featured. 2 hours 8 minutes. Rated PG-13.
Mid-Island Y JCC
Tuesday Circle Entertainment
Tuesdays; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;
Age 65-plus; $10
Wednesday Circle Entertainment
Wednesdays; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Age 75-plus; $10
Thursday Circle Entertainment
Thursdays; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Age 65-plus; $12
Cover-To-Cover Book Club Selections
Thursdays; 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Free
Hosted at Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Rd.
