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Pilates Exercise Classes – via Zoom

10:00am–11:00am
Exercise
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pilates with Karen Cipolla

Pilates is a flowing sequence of exercises designed to stretch and strengthen muscles without adding bulk.

This event is in the "Exercise" group

Chair Yoga - via Zoom

1:00pm–2:00pm
Exercise
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chair Yoga Exercise Classes (Gentle Yoga, Stretch, Strengthening with Chair as Prop) with Carol Leitner 

This class is for both beginners and those with some experience.

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

FILM- Instant Family - 117min., (PG-13), 2018

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adult Program
Adults
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Idealistic Couple Ellie and Pete find themselves overwhelmed when they open up their home to foster teenager Lizzy and her two younger siblings Juan and Lita.

Branches:
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 5 pm.

This event is in the "Crafts to Go" group
This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

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

All Day
Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
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

This event is in the "Crafts to Go" group
This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

Cards for Hospitalized Kids (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
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.  Tweens and teens will have the opportunity to make cards, both holiday and all season, for children and teens receiving treatment in hospitals. 

Please read the card making guidelines below before you begin. 

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group
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&

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group
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.

Branches:
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day.

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group
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

This event is in the "Exercise" group

Dancercise Exercise Classes- In person

9:15am–10:15am
Exercise
Adults
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Event Details:

Dancercise with Carol Rodriguez

Lose inches while having fun dancing.

Self medical clearance is required.  

This event is in the "Community Group Meeting" group

Overeaters Anonymous

10:00am–11:30am
Community Group Meeting
Adults
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room E
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Group Meeting
Event Details:

A fellowship of individuals who through shared experience, strength and hope are recovering from compulsive overeating and other eating disorders.

This event is in the "Children" group

Music for Aardvarks

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
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.*

This event is in the "Crafts to Go" group
This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

Candy Sushi (Cooking Kit to Go)

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

Grades 5-12.  Learn how to transform sweet ingredients into candy sushi.  Due to the perishable nature of this program, please register and pick up the kit by Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 

This event is in the "Crafts to Go" group
This event is in the "Video" group
This event is in the "Children" group

LED Kawaii Night Light

11:30am–7:00pm
Crafts to Go, Video, Children
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
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:

Grades K-4. Create your own LED night light with a touch of sparkle in this fun mixed media workshop, make a cute glowing nightlight perfect for brightening up your room. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

Family Trivia - Reading is Fun!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens/Teens
Children, Teens
Open
Registration Required
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:

Grades K and up with accompanying adult. PLEASE REGISTER ONE CHILD FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND THEN WRITE IN THE NOTES (UP TO 3 MORE) WHO WILL BE COMING.

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.*

This event is in the "Exercise" group

Kettlebell Circuit Exercise Classes - In person

10:00am–11:00am
Exercise
Adults
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Event Details:

Kettlebell Circuit Exercise Classes with Maria Ende

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

This event is in the "Exercise" group

Activfit Exercise Classes – via Zoom

11:30am–12:15pm
Exercise
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Activfit Exercise Classes with Mindy Vasta

**Registration is required. 

**POB residents may register using their POB Library card beginning Monday, November 10

This event is in the "Community Group Meeting" group

ADULT OPEN GAME DAY

12:30pm–3:30pm
Community Group Meeting
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.

This event is in the "Exercise" group

Tai Chi Exercise Classes - via Zoom

1:00pm–2:00pm
Exercise
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi with Linda Cafiero

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

This event is in the "Community Group Meeting" group

ADULT OPEN GAME NIGHT

5:30pm–8:30pm
Community Group Meeting
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.

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

Advanced Guitar Lessons - via Zoom

9:00am–10:00am
Adult Program
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Although the title is “advanced” we cater to all levels of players, and beginners are encouraged to attend due to the engaging listening sessions and conversations we incorporate each week.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Start

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Newborn - 17 months with accompany adult. Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. as we introduce our littlest learners to the wonderful world of library programs!

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.*

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

Beginner Guitar Lessons - via Zoom

10:00am–11:00am
Adult Program
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this weekly lesson students will learn basic skills and beyond. Subjects covered will include the physical properties of the instrument, how to interpret and read tablature and chord boxes, and how to play 2 to 4 chord songs.