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Helping Hands - Travel Size Toiletries for the INN (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day 5/1 - 5/30
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to assist the guests of the Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN) in Hempstead through our new travel size toiletry p...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to assist the guests of the Interfaith Nutrition Network (The INN) in Hempstead through our new travel size toiletry program.

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Cards for Hospitalized Kids (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to make cards, both holiday and all season, for children and teens receiving treatment in hospitals.  Please r...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to make cards, both holiday and all season, for children and teens receiving treatment in hospitals. 

Color a Smile

Color a Smile (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to earn community service credit by coloring for Color A Smile.  As described on the organizations website, ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to earn community service credit by coloring for Color A Smile.  As described on the organizations website, "Color A Smile&

Recycling Rocks

Recycling Rocks (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Turn cans and bottles into community service hours by returning deposit bottles to a local supermarket.  Simply return the cans and bottles and then email a...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Turn cans and bottles into community service hours by returning deposit bottles to a local supermarket.  Simply return the cans and bottles and then email a photo of the bottle return receipt to familycenter@poblib.org.&nbs

Troopons

Troopons (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Cut and clip for a good cause.  Help military families overseas by clipping grocery coupons.  Stores on overseas military bases accept manufacturer cou...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Cut and clip for a good cause.  Help military families overseas by clipping grocery coupons.  Stores on overseas military bases accept manufacturer coupons from the United States.  To assist the Troopons program,

St. Pius X Senior Club

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

to meet and watch a movie

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

to meet and watch a movie

Floor Core & More

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Strengthen your core by performing abdominal and back exercises.  Become stronger, improve alignment and flexibility by safely stretching all muscle groups.  Hand he...

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

Strengthen your core by performing abdominal and back exercises.  Become stronger, improve alignment and flexibility by safely stretching all muscle groups.  Hand held weights are used to increase total body strength. 

Lego Creations

Lego Creations

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 2 and up. We'll supply the Lego pieces and you supply the creativity. Join us to freely imagine and build to your heart's content! 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Children, Tweens/Teens
Required
Event Details:

Grades 2 and up. We'll supply the Lego pieces and you supply the creativity. Join us to freely imagine and build to your heart's content! 

Disclaimer(s)

Family Center Age Restrictions

  ALL PROGRAMS ARE AGE SPECIFIC. NO YOUNGER OR OLDER SIBLINGS UNLESS SPECIFIED. The library holds the right to remove a participant from a program if they do not meet the registration requirements.

*All programs start promptly and no one will be permitted after 10 minutes. Please call to cancel if your child cannot attend the program. Failure to do so will lead you to be placed on the waiting list for future programs.*

Music for Aardvarks

Music for Aardvarks

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Ages 6 months to 5 years with accompanying adults. (No 1st graders) We sing, we dance, and we jam with real musical instruments.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Event Details:

Ages 6 months to 5 years with accompanying adults. (No 1st graders) We sing, we dance, and we jam with real musical instruments.

Disclaimer(s)

Family Center Age Restrictions

  ALL PROGRAMS ARE AGE SPECIFIC. NO YOUNGER OR OLDER SIBLINGS UNLESS SPECIFIED. The library holds the right to remove a participant from a program if they do not meet the registration requirements.

*All programs start promptly and no one will be permitted after 10 minutes. Please call to cancel if your child cannot attend the program. Failure to do so will lead you to be placed on the waiting list for future programs.*

Fuzzy Bookmarks

Bookmark It! (Community Service Opportunity) (Craft to Go)

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Color and create fuzzy bookmarks that will be displayed and given out to children who visit the Family Center.  All registered participants are asked t...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Color and create fuzzy bookmarks that will be displayed and given out to children who visit the Family Center.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing three 

Rubber Ducky Craft to Go!

Ceramic Rubber Ducky - Craft to Go!

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts to Go, Video, Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 NOT including Kindergartners with accompanying adult. Each child will get to be a lucky duck and learn how to decorate their own ceramic duck by watching the tut...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts to Go, Video, Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 NOT including Kindergartners with accompanying adult. Each child will get to be a lucky duck and learn how to decorate their own ceramic duck by watching the tutorial video. 

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts/ Baking Kits to Go Disclaimer

   Due to the high volume of sign-ups and limited supplies, we are asking you to please sign up your child(ren) for ONE age appropriate project for the month. The library holds the right to remove a participant from a program if they do not meet the registration requirements.

Cookie Cutter Pop Rocks

Cookie Cutter Pop Rocks (Cooking Kit to Go)

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Make popping chocolate with cookie cutter shapes and create your own delicious and popping treat.  Due to the perishable nature of this program, please...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Make popping chocolate with cookie cutter shapes and create your own delicious and popping treat.  Due to the perishable nature of this program, please register and pick up the kit by Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Smile Mug

Smile Mug (Craft to Go)

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Design and create a unique mug.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing the materials that will...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Grades 5-12.  Design and create a unique mug.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing the materials that will be needed to complete this program.  Additionally, there will

Springtime Tulips

Springtime Tulips - Craft to Go!

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts to Go, Video, Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-4. Tulips are one of the most beloved flowers in the world. Make a soft and beautiful chenille stem tulip that will never wilt. It's an easy way to ensure you can enj...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts to Go, Video, Children
Event Details:

Grades K-4. Tulips are one of the most beloved flowers in the world. Make a soft and beautiful chenille stem tulip that will never wilt.

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts/ Baking Kits to Go Disclaimer

   Due to the high volume of sign-ups and limited supplies, we are asking you to please sign up your child(ren) for ONE age appropriate project for the month. The library holds the right to remove a participant from a program if they do not meet the registration requirements.

Magic garden pic

Carole & Paula TV Stars of The Magic Garden: FRIENDS FOREVER

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Special
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Carole and Paula, the original, beloved stars of TV's iconic THE MAGIC GARDEN, celebrate their 70 Years of Friendship (yes!), with a fun-filled family concert for all ages!  F...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special
Required
Event Details:

Carole and Paula, the original, beloved stars of TV's iconic THE MAGIC GARDEN, celebrate their 70 Years of Friendship (yes!), with a fun-filled family concert for all ages!  FRIENDS FOREVER - Carole & Paula Stars of T

Magic garden pic

Carole & Paula TV Stars of The Magic Garden: FRIENDS FOREVER

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Special
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Carole and Paula, the original, beloved stars of TV's iconic THE MAGIC GARDEN, celebrate their 70 Years of Friendship (yes!), with a fun-filled family concert for all ages!  F...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special
Required
Event Details:

Carole and Paula, the original, beloved stars of TV's iconic THE MAGIC GARDEN, celebrate their 70 Years of Friendship (yes!), with a fun-filled family concert for all ages!  FRIENDS FOREVER - Carole & Paula Stars of T

Family Center's National Children's Book Week

Family Center's National Children's Book Week May 6 - May 12

All Day
Family Center at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Event Details:

National Children's Book week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country and Family Center is proud to both honor and join in the celebration. Children of a...

Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Family Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Children, Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

National Children's Book week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country and Family Center is proud to both honor and join in the celebration.

Rock the Block

Rock the Block

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-4 with accompanying adult. Rock the Block program offers toys to provide the kids with the opportunity to be creative, improve fine and gross-motor skills, build, devel...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-4 with accompanying adult. Rock the Block program offers toys to provide the kids with the opportunity to be creative, improve fine and gross-motor skills, build, develop an appreciation for how things work, and all while having fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Family Center Age Restrictions

  ALL PROGRAMS ARE AGE SPECIFIC. NO YOUNGER OR OLDER SIBLINGS UNLESS SPECIFIED. The library holds the right to remove a participant from a program if they do not meet the registration requirements.

*All programs start promptly and no one will be permitted after 10 minutes. Please call to cancel if your child cannot attend the program. Failure to do so will lead you to be placed on the waiting list for future programs.*

kettlebell

Kettlebell Circuit Exercise Classes with Maria Ende - In-Person Classes

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Room B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In these Kettlebell Circuit classes, you will learn foundational moves and hand grips, build your strength and muscle definition, improve your cardiorespiratory fitness and energy ...

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

In these Kettlebell Circuit classes, you will learn foundational moves and hand grips, build your strength and muscle definition, improve your cardiorespiratory fitness and energy levels, and enhance your flexibility, balance and power.&nb

Activfit picture

Activfit Exercise Classes with Mindy Vasta - Zoom Classes

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is an exercise class created by fitness instructor Mindy Vasta.  Registration is Required POB Residents may register using their POB Library Card beginning 2/21/24....

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Required
Event Details:

This is an exercise class created by fitness instructor Mindy Vasta. 

Registration is Required

POB Residents may register using their POB Library Card beginning 2/21/24.

tai chi

Tai Chi with Linda Cafiero Via Zoom

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tai Chi with Linda Cafiero An ancient Chinese exercise to promote health and longevity through gentle, flowing movements. Registration is Required POB Residents may regis...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi with Linda Cafiero

An ancient Chinese exercise to promote health and longevity through gentle, flowing movements.

Registration is Required

ADULT OPEN GAME DAY

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Room B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to Open Game Day. Please bring your own game and your group of four; we will supply a well lit room with a standard card table and chairs. One table per group. One reservat...

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

Welcome to Open Game Day. Please bring your own game and your group of four; we will supply a well lit room with a standard card table and chairs. One table per group. One reservation per POB resident.

Location: room B

ADULT OPEN GAME NIGHT

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Room B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to Open Game Night. Please bring your own game and your group of four.  We will supply a well lit room with a standard card table and chairs. One table per group. One ...

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

Welcome to Open Game Night. Please bring your own game and your group of four.  We will supply a well lit room with a standard card table and chairs. One table per group. One reservation per POB resident.

guitar pic

Advanced Guitar Lessons with Ben (Benoir) Metzger - Zoom Classes

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Benjamin “Benoir” Metzger will teach in this series the physical aspects of the guitar,  warm up exercises, fingerstyle guitar, flat pick style, and chords. Alt...

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

Benjamin “Benoir” Metzger will teach in this series the physical aspects of the guitar,  warm up exercises, fingerstyle guitar, flat pick style, and chords.