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.
Wednesday, Aug. 3
Grab your chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and head to the LPL at 7:45 p.m. for a movie night enjoyed by all ages. The movie will be shown in the staff parking lot on a big screen. Seating is on a first come-first served basis. A rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Starring Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman. Complimentary popcorn and water. (PG 1 hr. 48 min).
Kids Movie Wednesdays
Beat the heat and cool off in the ITPL community room every Wednesday at 2 p.m. while watching a movie selection inspired by the summer reading theme, On Your Mark, Get Set… READ! Bring your own snacks and drinks. Watch Little Giants rated PG,106 min.
Thursday, Aug. 4
Smart Nutrition for Busy People
You’ll learn tips every busy person needs to know for eating well when time is tight. Holistic health coach Tina Annibell will share her super-quick and simple meal ideas for healthy eating on the go. Begins at 7 p.m. at the ITPL.
Singles Ages 55+: New Life…New You
Join this discussion group moderated by Marla Matthews. Meet new friends and give each other support. No registration required. Begins at 3 p.m. at the LPL.
Saturday, Aug. 6
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.
Movie Under the Stars
Bring your family and friends to the back lawn of the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church for a showing of Disney’s Zootopia. The movie will start at approximately 8 p.m. All are welcome to this free event. Bring your own chairs and/or blankets. The church is located at 1845 Wantagh Ave. Snacks will be available for purchase.
In case of inclement weather, call the church at 516-785-1829 for status. There is no rain date at this time.
Monday, Aug. 8
AARP Defensive Driving
Save money on your insurance and sign up for defensive driving. Call the ITPL to register and for details. From 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Page Turners Book Discussion Group
Come discuss Some Luck by Jane Smiley at 1 p.m. at the LPL. The first volume in a trilogy. A couple in the Iowa farmland and their five children show us bir
th, death, passion and betrayal in their lives beginning in 1920.
Tuesday, Aug. 9
Current Events Discussion Group
Explore behind the headlines and TV sound bites. Join Jack Bilello, local historian, for this lively discussion at 1 .m. at the LPL.
Page Turners Book Discussion Group
Come discuss Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín at 7 p.m. at the LPL. A young Irish woman moves to Brooklyn in the 1950s and has to make decisions about staying or returning to her family in Ireland.
Wednesday, Aug. 10
Long Island Outdoor Dining
Summertime is fabulous for outdoor dining. Join this share session to find out about local outdoor eateries and divulge some of your own. No registration required. Begins at 7 p.m. at the LPL.
Ongoing
LPL Adult Summer Reading
The theme this summer is “Exercise Your Mind. Read!” Registrants will receive a prize upon registration and another prize after reviews are submitted for three books. All reading materials are acceptable. Book reviews will be accepted through Aug. 19. The program ends Aug. 25, with an End of Summer Reading Program Party from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with refreshments, prize drawings, discussions and a guest author.
WLVAC Car Washes
Get your car washed and support your local EMS Cadets. The Wantagh-Levittown Volunteer Ambulance Cadet Corps (WLVAC) is holding weekly car washes, every Sunday through Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Wantagh Avenue in the Meineke parking lot. All proceeds go toward sending the cadets to the New York State Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Association (NYSVARA) Pulse Check Convention, a first aid competition.
Levittown Community Council
The Levittown Community Council meets the fourth Monday of every month at the Levittown Public Library at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public and free.
