Bridge for Advanced Beginners
Friday, August 26
1 p.m.
Community Room
Prior registration is required.
Friday, August 26
1 p.m.
Community Room
Prior registration is required.
Friday, August 19
1 p.m.
Community Room
Prior registration is required. Additional class in this session: August 26.
Friday, August 12
1 p.m.
Community Room
Prior registration is required. Additional classes in this session: August 19 & 26.
Friday, August 5
1 p.m.
Community Room
Prior registration is required. Additional classes in this session: August 12, 19 & 26.
Thursday, August, 11
10 a.m.
Community Room
Second half of course. Prior registration is required.
Thursday, August, 4
10 a.m.
Community Room
Second half August 11. Prior registration is required.
Monday, August 1
7:30 p.m.
Community Room
In the event of rain the Library’s Community Room will be the venue for the Town of North Hempstead’s Monday Night Concert in the Park Summer Series held in Mary Jane Davies Park. Additional date: August 8.
Call 869-6311 after 4 p.m. on day of concert for location.
Wednesday, July 20
1 p.m.
Community Room
Richard Avedon’s stark imagery and brilliant insight into his subjects’ characters has made him one of the premier American portrait photographers. Presented by Phyllis Goodfriend, Nassau County Museaum of Art.
Thursday, July 14
7 p.m.
Meet members of your local community and enjoy lively Italian conversation. For further information contact Fran Zino- frzbayview@aol.com or (516) 365-7168.
Monday, July 11
7:30 p.m.
Community Room
In the event of rain the Library’s Community Room will be the venue for the Town of North Hempstead’s Monday Night Concert in the Park Summer Series held in Mary Jane Davies Park July 11, 18, 25, August 1 & 8.
Call 869-6311 after 4 p.m. on day of concert for location.
Thursday, July 7
1 p.m.
Community Room
Join Janet de Winter for a discussion of Edmund de Waal’s strange and graceful family memoir.
Coffee and cookies will be served courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
Wednesday, August 24
7:30 p.m.
Taught by Vinod Shah.
Prior registration required.
Wednesday, August 17
7:30 p.m.
Taught by Vinod Shah.
Prior registration required.
Additional session: August 24.
Wednesday, August 10
7:30 p.m.
Taught by Vinod Shah.
Prior registration required.
Additional sessions: August 17 & 24.
Wednesday, August 3
7:30 p.m.
Taught by Vinod Shah.
Prior registration required.
Additional sessions: August 10, 17 & 24.
Wednesday, July 27
7:30 p.m.
Taught by Vinod Shah.
Prior registration required.
Additional sessions: August 3, 10, 17 & 24.
Wednesday, July 20
7:30 p.m.
Taught by Vinod Shah.
Prior registration required.
Additional sessions: July 27, August 3, 10, 17 & 24.
Wednesday, July 13
7:30 p.m.
Taught by Vinod Shah.
Prior registration required.
Additional sessions: July 20 ,27, August 3, 10, 17 & 24.
Wednesday, July 6
7:30 p.m.
Taught by Vinod Shah. Beginners welcome. There is no fee but registration is required. Sign-up at Circulation Desk. Class limited to 10 people.
Additional sessions: July 13, 20 ,27, August 3, 10, 17 & 24.
Thursday, August 4
7 p.m.
For further information contact Vera Eli, veraeli@optonline.net or (516) 829-9864.
Thursday, July 7
7 p.m.
For further information contact Vera Eli, veraeli@optonline.net or (516) 829-9864.
Wednesday, July 13
6 p.m.
Community Room
Prior registration is required. Part 2 of this 6-hour course. For questions about the course, call Empire Safety Council instructor, Anthony Palumbo, (631) 254-6202.
Wednesday, July 6
6 p.m.
Community Room
Prior registration is required. Part 1 of this 6-hour course; Part 2 July 13. For questions about the course, call Empire Safety Council instructor, Anthony Palumbo, (631) 254-6202
Wednesday, July 6
9 a.m.
Circulation Desk
Choose from Introduction to Computer 1 & 2 ($20) or All About Email ($10). Course fee is non-refundable. Non-residents may register July 13.
Library will be closed Saturday, July 2- Monday, July 4
Friday, July 29
1 p.m.
Community Room
Prior registration is required.
Friday, July 22
1 p.m.
Community Room
Additional classe: July 29
Prior registration is required.
Friday, July 15
1 p.m.
Community Room
Additional classes: July 22, & 29
Prior registration is required.
Friday, July 8
1 p.m.
Community Room
Additional classes: July 15, 22, & 29
Prior registration is required.
Friday, July 1
1 p.m.
Community Room
Additional classes: July 8, 15, 22, & 29
Prior registration is required.
12 noon- 4 p.m.
Help us celebrate the re-launch of our Playaway collection. Playaways are palm-sized MP3 players permanently loaded with a single audiobook title. Just plug in your earphones and press “play.” A rep from Findaway World, manufacturer of Playaway will be on hand with giveaways and answers to your questions.
Thursday, June 30
8 a.m.
Christopher Morley Park
Bus leaves @ 8 a.m. sharp. Prior registration is required.
Wednesday, June 29
1 p.m.
Community Room
Join Fred Chernow for this friendly forum for sharing your thoughts on life in general and today’s world in particular. Enjoy coffee and conversation and connect with others in this informal setting. New Faces Are Always Welcome! (Formerly Talk 101)
Tuesday, June 28
1 p.m.
Community Room
An Afternoon at the Opera with Dr. James Kolb
Great Opera Finales
Examples from the work of Richard Wagner, Charles Gounod, Richard Strauss, Guiseppe Verdi, and Giacomo Puccini will be examined.
Wednesday, June 22
7 p.m.
Community Room
Bob Gruen is one of the most well-known and respected photographers in rock & roll. From Muddy Waters to the Rolling Stones; Elvis to Madonna; Bob Dylan to Bob Marley; John Lennon to Johnny Rotten, he has captured the music scene for over 40 years in photographs that have gained worldwide recognition.
Presented by The Long Island Center for Photography. This program is open to the public and free to attend.
Tuesday, June 22
1 p.m.
Community Room
Join Harvey Granat and Mike Capobianco for a lively and informative look at the words and music of Irving Berlin.
Tuesday, June 21
1 p.m.
Community Room
Dr. Bill Thierfelder examines the Navajo Indians who served as cryptographers in the United States Marine Corps during the Second World War. Using a DVD documentary as well as historical documents, you will see how the service of Native Americans was invaluable to the security of vital front line operations.
Monday, June 20
1 p.m.
Community Room
Dr. Bill Thierfelder’s on-going series exploring award-winning screenplays will feature The King’s Speech (2010-118 minutes-Rated R for some language).
Best Original Screenplay – 2010 Academy Awards
Friday, June 17
9 a.m.
Circulation Desk
Manhasset residents may register for the next session of Bridge for Advanced Beginners, which starts July 1. $60 for 10 2-hour lessons.
Non-residents may register June 24.
Thursday, June 16
1 p.m.
Community Room
In celebration of Tennessee Williams’ 100th birthday, Dr. Bill Thierfelder will present Drama on a Hot Tin Roof: an exploration of this great playwrite’s life and works.
Wednesday, June 15
7 p.m.
Community Room
Dr. Stephen Dewey will speak on the effects of alcohol and drugs on the teenage brain.
This program is presented by Manhasset CASA
Wednesday, June 15
1 p.m.
Community Room
Peter Caparelli will take an in-depth look at long-term care. Learn the differences between carriers, what benefits to consider, the NYS 20% subsidy, and much more.
Tuesday, June 14
7 p.m.
Community Room
Enjoy stimulating conversation covering the news of the day with Dr. Michael Libresco-D’Innocenzo.