Weather Alert: January 28

Out of an abundance of caution and due to the forecasted snowstorm, the Chestnut Hill building will close at 7 pm on January 28, 2022.

Saturday, January 29, 2022, both buildings will be closed.

Sunday, January 30, 2022, we will remain closed for clean-up. 

All scheduled events will continue as planned. 

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The Presidents - Virtual Program - Zoom **Program different than previously advertised**

10:00am - 11:15am
Virtual Branch
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Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 87
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Presented by St. John's University Professor Howard Erhlich in partnership with the Green's Men's Group and made possible by a grant from the New York Council for the Humanities..  The presidents of the United States have collectively sp...

Optimize Your Immune System - Virtual Program - Zoom

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Branch
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Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Lectures
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Seats Remaining: 10
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Presented by Marie Ruggles, RD, CN, CDE  Now is the time to stock up to combat the common cold, flu and other viruses. Learn about science-based ways to protect yourself.  Please Note:  Registration is required to receive Zoom lo...

Faith Ringgold - Virtual Program - Zoom

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Branch
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Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
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Seats Remaining: 45
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Presented by Art Historian Mary Vahey Uncover how Faith Ringgold reinterpreted the craft of quilt making to tell stories of her life and those of others in the Black community.  Please Note: Registration is required to receive Zo...

Walking the US - Virtual Program - Zoom

10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Branch
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Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
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Seats Remaining: 100
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Presented by Matt Green, Documentarian in partnership with the Green's Men's Group  This program will show the places he walked and the people he met on his journey around the country. Please Note:  Registration is required to re...

Jupiter Hammon Project - Virtual Program - Zoom

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Branch
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Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 96
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Presented by Preservation Long Island  Discover Jupiter Hammon, the earliest published African American author born on Long Island in 1711 who survived four generations of enslavement. Please Note: Registration is required to receive ...

From Broadway to Hollywood - Virtual Program - Zoom

10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Branch
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Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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Presented by Hap Erstein, Film Critic and Editor in partnership with the Green's Men's Group  ​​​​​​​ Discover the pluses and minuses of transitioning Broadway shows into movies. He'll begin by discussing the first talkie musical, "T...

Citizen Preparedness Training - Dix Hills

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dix Hills (COMING SOON!)
Cancelled
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Library Branch: Dix Hills (COMING SOON!)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lectures, Teen Community Service
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The following program is cancelled. Please contact the library with any questions. Presented by American Red Cross  Grades 6-12 Learn about the types of disasters, ways to prepare and what to do afterwards. Must attend to whole cla...

Out of Rushmore's Shadow - Virtual Program - Zoom

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch
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Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 51
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Presented by Author Lou Del Bianco Listen to the story of his grandfather Luigi Del Bianco's unique contribution as chief carver on one of our nation's greatest memorials, Mount Rushmore.  Please Note:  Registration is required t...

Defensive Driving - Chestnut Hill School

10:00am - 4:00pm
Chestnut Hill School
Closed
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Library Branch: Chestnut Hill School
Room: Room 217 (Gym)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Workshop
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Presented by Suffolk Safety Program Payment can be made online with a credit card or stop by Chestnut Hill Circulation to pay by check, credit card or cash. Fees are nonrefundable. In-person payment at Chestnut Hill only.  Please...

Volunteers for Wildlife: Raptors of Long Island - Dix Hills

11:30am - 12:15pm
Dix Hills (COMING SOON!)
Cancelled
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Library Branch: Dix Hills (COMING SOON!)
Room: Room 111
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Lectures, Science
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The following program has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Grades K-8  Meet live hawks, owls and falcons. Learn the many adaptations that make these animals some of the most skilled hunters on the planet. Get closer...

Alice's Ordinary People - Virtual Program - Zoom

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch
Open
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Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
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Presented by Filmaker Craig Dundnick  Examine with the filmmaker the importance of the Civil Rights movement as he discusses his film. Patrons are encouraged to watch the film, available on Kanopy. The presentation can be enjoyed whether or n...

Tony Bennett, Entertainer Extraordinaire - Virtual Program - Zoom

10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual Branch
Open
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Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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Presented by Richard Knox, Entertainment Enthusiast in partnership with the Green's Men's Group  Reminisce as we listen to Tony’s  rendition of classic numbers such as “Rags to Riches,” “ Stranger in Paradise,” “Cheek to Cheek” (wit...