The Levittown Public Library is located at 1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown. Call 516-731-5728 or visit www.levittownpl.org for more information.
The Island Trees Public Library is located at 38 Farmedge Rd., Levittown. Call 516-731-2211 or visit www.islandtreespubliclibrary.org for more information.
Friday, June 10
Movie: Concussion
Come see a 1:30 or 6:30 p.m. screening of thE movie Concussion at the LPL. A doctor uncovers the truth about brain injuries in football players with repeated concussions. Starring Will Smith and Alec Baldwin (2015; Rated PG-13 2 hrs 3 mins).
Playdate Fridays: Free Play Day
Visit the library every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to see what fun the ITPL community room has in store. No registration required, all ages welcome.
Singles Discussion & Support Group
Join life coach Marla Matthews for open discussions about living single in today’s world with an opportunity to meet new friends. Begins at 7 p.m. at the LPL. No registration required.
Saturday, June 11
LPL Summer Reading Kick-Off Outdoor Festival
For the second year in a row, the Levittown Public Library will be kicking off its summer reading programs with a jam-packed, prize-filled outdoor festival. This year’s event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Levittown Veterans Memorial Park, in front of the library. Festivals and themes are as follows: For adults: Exercise Your Mind. Read!; Teens: Get in the Game: Read and Children’s: On Your Mark, Get Set…Read! Registrants will be entered into a free raffle prize drawing to be held at various times during the festival. Don’t miss this fun event, with food, games and entertainment. Through July 22.
Defensive Driving Course
Sharpen driving skills, receive an insurance discount and reduce violation points. This program is sponsored by the National Traffic Safety Institute. Must bring lunch, pen and driver’s license. Must register and bring $22 check or money order made payable to NTSI to the presenter the day of the program. From 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the ITPL community room.
Chess
Learn to play chess from a member of the Long Island Industrial Chess League. Experienced players are also welcome. $8 for 8 classes. Contact Marilyn Adamo at 516-731-2211 or email madamo@islandtreespubliclibrary.org for information. From 10 a.m. to noon in the community room at the ITPL.
Monday, June 13
Floral Arrangement with Lucille
Create a beautiful centerpiece with a variety of fresh flowers and embellishments for graduation, Father’s Day, or just to celebrate summer. Lucille Forgione Hoell hosts this relaxing floral design program at the LPL. Must register. Choose between 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. classes.
Page Turners Book Discussion Group
Come discuss Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng at 1 p.m. at the LPL. No registration required.
Tuesday, June 14
Current Events Discussion Group
Explore behind the headlines and TV sound bites. Join Jack Bilello, local historian, for this lively discussion. Begins at 1 p.m. at the LPL.
Upcoming
Summer Reading Program
Calling all children and teens. Sign up for the ITPL summer reading program on June 23.
June Exhibits at the LPL
Ruth Lawrence oil paintings and Garvies Point Museum display cases.