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FILM-Hamnet-125 min., PG-13, 2025

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

In 16th- century rural England, William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes are confronted with the death of their only son.

Starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and Zac Wishart

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

In 16th- century rural England, William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes are confronted with the death of their only son.

Starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and Zac Wishart

Disclaimer(s)

Movies

Movies are shown in the Auditorium, are free and open to all. In the event of a large turnout, POB residents with photo ID will be admitted first, others as space permits. Please Note! Ten minutes before a film is scheduled to begin, the Library requires that saved seats be given to those who have arrived if no other seats are available.
This event is in the "Adult Program" group

Herbal Honey and Jam - In-person demonstration

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

This session explores the creative use of herbs in honey and jam, highlighting their unique flavors and natural, health-promoting qualities. Together, we’ll make and sample a batch of herbal honey and herbal jam.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

This session explores the creative use of herbs in honey and jam, highlighting their unique flavors and natural, health-promoting qualities. Together, we’ll make and sample a batch of herbal honey and herbal jam.

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

adult program

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Room B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

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Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

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This event is in the "Adult Program" group

Dino Night: Spelling Bee and Trivia

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Room C & D at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults
Don't be a dino-snore, join us for a roaring good time as we test our knowledge on all things prehistoric with some dino trivia, and show off your spelling skills at our spelling bee! On a night like this, anything is fossible!"
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room C & D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:
Don't be a dino-snore, join us for a roaring good time as we test our knowledge on all things prehistoric with some dino trivia, and show off your spelling skills at our spelling bee! On a night like this, anything is fossible!"
This event is in the "Adult Program" group

Guitar Lessons - via Zoom

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

**Registration is required. 

**POB residents may register using their POB Library card beginning Wednesday, May 13

**Non-residents may register beginning Wednesd

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

**Registration is required. 

**POB residents may register using their POB Library card beginning Wednesday, May 13

**Non-residents may register beginning Wednesd

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

Book Chats with Anna Katsavos

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Room C & D at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

Book Chats with Anna Katsavos - This is not about us by Allegra Goodman

Attend in-person or register below to attend via Zoom. 

Registration instructions:

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room C & D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book Chats with Anna Katsavos - This is not about us by Allegra Goodman

Attend in-person or register below to attend via Zoom. 

Registration instructions:

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

FILM- Notting Hill-125min., PG-13, 1999

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

A set of circumstances makes Anna Scott, a famous actress, fall in love with William Thacker, owner of a bookstore in Notting Hill. 

Starring Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts, and Richard McCabe.

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

A set of circumstances makes Anna Scott, a famous actress, fall in love with William Thacker, owner of a bookstore in Notting Hill. 

Starring Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts, and Richard McCabe.

Disclaimer(s)

Movies

Movies are shown in the Auditorium, are free and open to all. In the event of a large turnout, POB residents with photo ID will be admitted first, others as space permits. Please Note! Ten minutes before a film is scheduled to begin, the Library requires that saved seats be given to those who have arrived if no other seats are available.
This event is in the "Adult Program" group

Writer's Spark

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Combined Room C & D at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults
A picture is worth a thousand words. So let's take those words and create an awesome work of art!
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room C & D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:
A picture is worth a thousand words. So let's take those words and create an awesome work of art!
This event is in the "Adult Program" group

Guitar Lessons - via Zoom

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

**Registration is required. 

**POB residents may register using their POB Library card beginning Wednesday, May 13

**Non-residents may register beginning Wednesd

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

**Registration is required. 

**POB residents may register using their POB Library card beginning Wednesday, May 13

**Non-residents may register beginning Wednesd

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

FILM- Jerry and Marge Go Large- 96 min., PG-13, 2022

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

The remarkable true story of how retiree Jerry Selbee discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, wins $27 million dollars and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town. 

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

The remarkable true story of how retiree Jerry Selbee discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, wins $27 million dollars and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town. 

Disclaimer(s)

Movies

Movies are shown in the Auditorium, are free and open to all. In the event of a large turnout, POB residents with photo ID will be admitted first, others as space permits. Please Note! Ten minutes before a film is scheduled to begin, the Library requires that saved seats be given to those who have arrived if no other seats are available.
This event is in the "Adult Program" group

FILM- Jerry and Marge Go Large- 96 min., PG-13, 2022

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

The remarkable true story of how retiree Jerry Selbee discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, wins $27 million dollars and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town. 

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

The remarkable true story of how retiree Jerry Selbee discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, wins $27 million dollars and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town. 

Disclaimer(s)

Movies

Movies are shown in the Auditorium, are free and open to all. In the event of a large turnout, POB residents with photo ID will be admitted first, others as space permits. Please Note! Ten minutes before a film is scheduled to begin, the Library requires that saved seats be given to those who have arrived if no other seats are available.
This event is in the "Adult Program" group

Not My Genre Book Club

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Combined Room C & D at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room C & D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

Genre: Romantic Comedy

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

Not My Genre Book Club

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Room C & D at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room C & D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

Genre: Romantic Comedy

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

Yak, Snack & Read

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Room C & D at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

A Burning by Megha Majumdar

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room C & D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

A Burning by Megha Majumdar

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

Guitar Lessons - via Zoom

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

**Registration is required. 

**POB residents may register using their POB Library card beginning Wednesday, May 13

**Non-residents may register beginning Wednesd

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

**Registration is required. 

**POB residents may register using their POB Library card beginning Wednesday, May 13

**Non-residents may register beginning Wednesd

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

Mark Rothko - In-Person Lecture

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

Mark Rothko (1903–1970) had his first solo exhibitions in 1933, and his Surrealist-infused images were shown at Peggy Guggenheim’s Art of This Century gallery in New York in 1945.

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Mark Rothko (1903–1970) had his first solo exhibitions in 1933, and his Surrealist-infused images were shown at Peggy Guggenheim’s Art of This Century gallery in New York in 1945.

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

FILM-Rental Family-110 min., PG-13, 2025

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

A down-and-out actor living in Tokyo is hired as a token American guy for a Japanese rental-family company, leading him on an unexpected journey of self-discovery through the roles he plays in other people’s lives.

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

A down-and-out actor living in Tokyo is hired as a token American guy for a Japanese rental-family company, leading him on an unexpected journey of self-discovery through the roles he plays in other people’s lives.

Disclaimer(s)

Movies

Movies are shown in the Auditorium, are free and open to all. In the event of a large turnout, POB residents with photo ID will be admitted first, others as space permits. Please Note! Ten minutes before a film is scheduled to begin, the Library requires that saved seats be given to those who have arrived if no other seats are available.
This event is in the "Adult Program" group

Summer Wrap Party

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Room C & D at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

As Summer Reading 2026 comes to an end, join us as we celebrate this fun event. Come play games, win raffle prizes, and discuss some of the books you read this summer! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room C & D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

As Summer Reading 2026 comes to an end, join us as we celebrate this fun event. Come play games, win raffle prizes, and discuss some of the books you read this summer! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

Guitar Lessons - via Zoom

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

**Registration is required. 

**POB residents may register using their POB Library card beginning Wednesday, May 13

**Non-residents may register beginning Wednesd

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

**Registration is required. 

**POB residents may register using their POB Library card beginning Wednesday, May 13

**Non-residents may register beginning Wednesd

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

AARP Smart Driving Course - In-Person Class

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

In-Person Registration is Required- open to all beginning July 29

FEE:  $25.00 per person for AARP Members, $30.00 per person for non-members.

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

In-Person Registration is Required- open to all beginning July 29

FEE:  $25.00 per person for AARP Members, $30.00 per person for non-members.

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

FILM-October Sky-108 min., PG, 1999

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

It’s 1957, and the space race has captured the imagination of young Homer Hickman, a coal miner’s son who dreams of escaping from his small West Virginia town. With three friends, Homer begins experimenting with rockets. 

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

It’s 1957, and the space race has captured the imagination of young Homer Hickman, a coal miner’s son who dreams of escaping from his small West Virginia town. With three friends, Homer begins experimenting with rockets. 

Disclaimer(s)

Movies

Movies are shown in the Auditorium, are free and open to all. In the event of a large turnout, POB residents with photo ID will be admitted first, others as space permits. Please Note! Ten minutes before a film is scheduled to begin, the Library requires that saved seats be given to those who have arrived if no other seats are available.
This event is in the "Adult Program" group

FILM-

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

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Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

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Labor Day (holiday) - Library closed

All Day
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library

Labor Day (holiday) - Library closed all day

Closing
Branches:
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Description:

Labor Day (holiday) - Library closed all day

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

FILM-

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

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Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

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