LIBRARY CLOSED: DECEMBER 15, 2025

Please be advised that the library will be closed for the entire day on Monday, December 15, due to scheduled construction work to redirect fire sprinkler heads throughout the building. Please click here for more information!

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we complete this important safety upgrade. The library will reopen with normal hours on Tuesday, December 16. Thank you for your continued support.

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This event is in the "Exercise" group

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.

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

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.

Waitlist
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.*

This event is in the "Community Group Meeting" group

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.

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

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.

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

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.

This event is in the "Community Group Meeting" group

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 

This event is in the "Community Group Meeting" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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. 

Waitlist
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.*

This event is in the "Exercise" group

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.

This event is in the "Community Group Meeting" group

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.

This event is in the "Tweens/Teens" group

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.
This event is in the "Community Group Meeting" group

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

This event is in the "Exercise" group

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.

This event is in the "Exercise" group

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.

This event is in the "Adult Program" group

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.

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.

This event is in the "Exercise" group

Dancercise Exercise Classes- In person

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults

Dancercise with Carol Rodriguez

Lose inches while having fun dancing.

Self medical clearance is required.  

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

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Room E at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Room A at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

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


 

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)

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 11:15am - 7:00pm
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts to Go, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Teens

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. 

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

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 7:00pm
Online at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts to Go, Video, Children
Age Group:
Children

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. 

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!

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Children, Tweens/Teens
Age Group:
Children, Teens

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.

Upcoming
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

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Combined Room A & B at Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults

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

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