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ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room C & D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Group Meeting
Event Details:

The course is designed to provide students with the necessary English skills to function in an English speaking country.

LI PEIR Program

12:15pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Group Meeting
Event Details:

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Specialty Rarities with Jeff Berkoff - Coin Collecting – In-person

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Are you a coin collector or have an interest in currency? Jeff Berkoff with Specialty Rarities, who has over 25 years of experience in Numismatics (the study or collection of coins,) will teach you about the value of your coins.

Family Center's Drop In Crafts

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Family Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3 and up. Drop in for our rotating selection of crafts to create in Family Center or take it to go! While supplies last. No registration required.

AL-ANON OPEN DOOR FAMILY GROUP

7:30pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room C & D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Group Meeting
Event Details:

Support for Al-Anon

Music for Aardvarks

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration 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.*

Pirate's Treasure Map

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Grades K-4. Ahoy Mateys! It’s always a good thing to hide your treasure. Problems come about when you are in need of your treasure and can’t remember where you put it.

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.*

Cards for Hospitalized Kids (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Entering 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 (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Entering 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

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

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Entering 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.

Recycling Rocks (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Entering 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

Troopons (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Event Details:

Entering 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

Chess Workshop

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Children, Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

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.*

Recovery International

7:30pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room C & D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Group Meeting
Event Details:

Learn and practice a simple set of living skills which encourage and improve personal growth.

Library on the Lawn

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Join us for Library on the Lawn from 10:00-11:00 AM! We get to play with bubbles, water table, ring toss game, bean bag game, as well as many other activities.

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

All Day
Teens
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 fun 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&nb

Chocolate Treasure Chest (Cooking Kit to Go)

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

Entering grades 5-12.  Learn how to mold a chocolate treasure chest, decorate it with candy gems, and fill it with edible treats.  Due to the perishable nature of this program, please register and pick up the kit by Wednesday, August 7,

Starry Night in Paris (Craft to Go)

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

Entering grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will use two types of paint to create this unique wooden wall hanging.  All registered participants are asked to pick up a craft kit, in the Family Center, containing the materials that will be nee

Lemon Slice Mini Painting - Craft to Go!

11:15am - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts to Go, Video, Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Grades K-4. Squeeze the day! Paint a vibrant, yellow lemon slice against a cool, blue background. The freshness and pop of color is the perfect combination for summertime!

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.

Octopus Cupcakes

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering Grades 1-4. Chef Rob is back to play his fun summer games with you and teach you how to make tasty Octopus Cupcakes.

 

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.*

Chunky Monkey Banana Cookies

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering grades 5-12.  Measure, mix, and learn how to make these delicious banana cookies.  All cookies will be baked and enjoyed at home. 

ADULT OPEN GAME DAY

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
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

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
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.

Adventure Awaits Mason Jar Mug and Coaster

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tweens/Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Entering grades 5-12.  Tweens and teens will make a fabulous mug and coaster set.