Closed for Thanksgiving

The Library will be closed all day on Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

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Melted Snowman Cookies

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

Grades K-4. Children will have an assortment of treats to create their own snowman cookies and enjoy a fun game.

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.*

Grandma Style Spaghetti Pie

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens/Teens
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:

Grades 5-12.  Learn how to make this delicious dish using herbs, sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese.  All spaghetti pies will be baked and enjoyed at home.

Disclaimer(s)

Family Center - Teen Program

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.
*Please call to cancel if you cannot attend the program. Failure to do so will lead you to be placed on the waiting list for future programs.*

A Date With A Dragon

11:00am - 11:45am
Children, Tweens/Teens
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:

Grades K and up with accompanying adult. Join us on this interactive children's program to learn how Bearded Dragon's adapt to their native land of the arid desert of Australia.

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.*

Tai Chi Exercise Classes - via Zoom

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Exercise
Adults
Open
Registration
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.

ADULT OPEN GAME DAY

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

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.

Ticket distribution begins - Dean Karahalis and the New York Brass Choir TOBAY co-sponsored in-person concert

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

Tickets available today for Dean Karahalis and the New York Brass Choir open to all.

Advanced Guitar Lessons - via Zoom

9:00am - 10:00am
Adult Program
Adults
Open
Registration
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.

Baby Start

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Babies & Toddlers
Registration
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.*

Beginner Guitar Lessons - via Zoom

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Program
Adults
Open
Registration
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.

L I PEIR Program

10:00am - 11:15am
Community Group Meeting
Adults
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Group Meeting
Event Details:

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ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP

10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Group Meeting
Adults
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Room E
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.

A Time for Kids, Inc.

10:45am - 11:45am
Children
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room A & B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 months to 5 years with an accompanying adult. This program features a mixture of stories, crafts and musical activities. For safety reasons, no younger or older siblings.

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.*

Beginner Vinyasa Flow Yoga Exercise Classes – via Zoom

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

Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Karin Fuscaldo will lead you seamlessly through a string of poses.

LI PEIR Program

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

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The Works of Stephen Sondheim: Part 1 - In-person lecture

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Program
Adults
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

More than any composer/lyricist of his generation, Stephen Sondheim defined, expanded and reinvented the American Musical as we now view it.

AL-ANON OPEN DOOR FAMILY GROUP

7:30pm - 8:45pm
Community Group Meeting
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

AARP Smart Driving Course - In-Person Class

9:30am - 4:30pm
Adult Program
Adults
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: 

POB Residents Thursday, December 19th,2024

Non-Plainview Residents Thursday, December 26th, 2024

Pilates Exercise Classes – via Zoom

10:00am - 11:00am
Exercise
Adults
Open
Registration
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.

Chair Yoga – via Zoom

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Exercise
Adults
Open
Registration
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.

Preschool Storytime

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Combined Room C & D
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5. This program is intended for children who are able to separate from their caregivers.

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.*

FILM- First Man- 141 min., (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:

A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969. Starring Ryan Gosling, Jason Clarke, and Claire Foy.

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.

Simply Stronger Exercise Classes - via Zoom

9:30am - 10:15am
Exercise
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Simply Stronger with Mindy Vasta

Learn how to build muscular strength and endurance safely and effectively, improving posture and slowing bone loss. 

Piet Mondrian, Ever further - In-Person Lecture

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Program
Adults
Library Branch: Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Piet Mondrian (1872-1944): Ever further (Guggenheim Museum - November 22, 2024 through April 20, 2025) is the first in the exhibition series, Collection in Focus, that highlights artists from the Guggenheim’s permanent collection.