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Ticket distribution begins - Music & Conversations: Classical vs. Jazz

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

Tickets are required and must be picked up at the Adult Programming and Events Office. Ticket distribution on the first day of availability will occur during two time slots: 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Photo ID is required at pickup.

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

Tickets are required and must be picked up at the Adult Programming and Events Office. Ticket distribution on the first day of availability will occur during two time slots: 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Photo ID is required at pickup.

Sock Ski Bunny

Sock Ski Bunny

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

Grades K-4. Bundle up for some frosty fun to create the most adorable sock ski bunnies around! Children will craft cozy bunny friends who are all geared up to hit the slopes—complete with skis, scarves, and cute smiles. 

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

Grades K-4. Bundle up for some frosty fun to create the most adorable sock ski bunnies around! Children will craft cozy bunny friends who are all geared up to hit the slopes—complete with skis, scarves, and cute smiles. 

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.*

ADULT OPEN GAME DAY

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Room B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

tai chi

Tai Chi Exercise Classes - via Zoom

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults

Tai Chi with Linda Cafiero

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

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.

Video Game Tournament: Mario Kart

Video Game Tournament: Mario Kart

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Grades 4 and up.  Race against your friends in a Mario Kart 8 tournament.

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

Grades 4 and up.  Race against your friends in a Mario Kart 8 tournament.

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.*

ADULT OPEN GAME NIGHT

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Room B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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 lesson

Advanced Guitar Lessons - via Zoom

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

guitar lesson

Beginner Guitar Lessons - via Zoom

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

L I PEIR Program

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

To meet 

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

To meet 

ESL CLASSE

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Room E at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

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

Cancelled
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.

National Circus Project Workshop

National Circus Project Workshop

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

Grades K-4.  This workshop features a variety of age-appropriate circus skills, including juggling, plate spinning, balancing, and diabolo manipulation, stilt-walking with the National Circus Project. 

Closed
Registration Required
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.  This workshop features a variety of age-appropriate circus skills, including juggling, plate spinning, balancing, and diabolo manipulation, stilt-walking with the National Circus Project. 

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.*

Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Beginner Vinyasa Flow Yoga Exercise Classes – via Zoom

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults

Vinyasa Flow Yoga

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

Open
Registration Required
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

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:30pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

To meet.

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

To meet.

Waffle Dippers

Waffle Dippers

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 5-12.  Waffle chunks will be freshly made and then dipped and decorated.  Dips and toppings will include melted chocolate, sprinkles, cinnamon sugar, caramel, chocolate chips, and more.

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

Grades 5-12.  Waffle chunks will be freshly made and then dipped and decorated.  Dips and toppings will include melted chocolate, sprinkles, cinnamon sugar, caramel, chocolate chips, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

AL-ANON OPEN DOOR FAMILY GROUP

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Combined Room C & D at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Support for Al-Anon

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

pilates

Pilates Exercise Classes – via Zoom

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults

Pilates with Karen Cipolla

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

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.

chair yoga

Chair Yoga - via Zoom

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

Movie Cover

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

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Program
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

New Year's Eve - Library Closes at 5 pm

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library

The Library will close at 5 pm.

Closing
Branches:
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 5 pm.

Bookmark It

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

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

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

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Cards for Hospitalized Kids (Community Service Opportunity)

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

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. 

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. 

Color a Smile

Color a Smile (Community Service Opportunity)

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

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&

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&

Helping Hands

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

All Day
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

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.

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.

New Year's Day - Library Closed

All Day
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library

The Library will be closed all day.

Closing
Branches:
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day.