Events 8/17 – 8/25

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. 17

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 The Game Plan, rated PG, 115 mins.

Thursday, Aug. 18

Friends of the ITPL Library Meeting
From 3 to 4 p.m. at the ITPL in the director’s office.

Friday, Aug. 19

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.

Playdate Fridays
Visit the library every Friday from 11 a.m. to noon and see what’s in store. No registration required, all ages welcome. Messy art time at the ITPL.

Saturday, Aug. 20

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.

Back to School Health Fair
Come to the ITPL from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for free giveaways including backpacks, tattoos, face painting, balloons, games and snacks while supplies last. Sponsored by United Healthcare and Emblem Health.

Monday, Aug. 22

2016 Summer Basketball Camp
Hoops 101 combines efficient skill development training with positive coaching during competitive play. From Aug. 22 through 26 at St. Bernard’s, 3100 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown. co-ed camp with certified athletic trainer on site. Register online at http://hoops101.net/registration/ and visit www.hoops101.net for mo

re information.

Wednesday, Aug. 24

Kids Movie Wednesdays
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 Rookie of the Year Rated PG, 103 mins.
Outdoor movies: Cinderella
Grab your chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and head to the LPL library for a movie night enjoyed by all ages. The movie will be shown in the staff parking lot on a big screen at 7:30 p.m. Seating is on a first come-first served basis. A limited number of chairs will be supplied. Complimentary popcorn and water. The movie is Cinderella and stars Lily James, Cate Blanchett Richard Madden. (PG 1 hr. 52 mins).

Thursday, Aug. 25

Blood Drive
Contact Marilyn Adamo at 516-731-2211 or email madamo@islandtreespubliclibrary.org to register. Donor requirements: a valid ID; 16-75 of age (over 75 need to have a doctors note); minimum weight of 110 pounds; eat well and drink fluids before donating and no new tattoos for the past 12 months. From 2 to 8
p.m. in the ITPL community room.

Ongoing

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.