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Upcoming Events

H-WPL Readers: The Wager

May7

Mary Dono will lead a discussion of the nonfiction book "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder" by David Grann, held in-person and on Zoom (meeting ID is 825 2956 4522, passcode is 141003)

Where

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library

1125 Broadway

Hewlett, NY

Phone

516-374-1967

Price

free

Website
hwpl.org

Tulip Festival

May7

Tiptoe through the tulips, play a round of mini golf and visit the barnyard animals. We also have tons of activities for kids and photo ops! Don't forget to bring your camera for photos. On the weekends we will have live music and food trucks for you to enjoy. U Pick Tulips $1 each. Tulip Bouquets for sale. Opens mid-April and continues through the beginning of May - dependent on Mother Nature.

Where

Waterdrinker Family Farm

663 Wading River Rd

Manorville, NY

Price

$20

Chairobics and Strength

May8

Join instructor Debbie Krzyminski for this 4-week chair-based exercise program which covers strength training, balance, aerobics and flexibility. Ropes and balls used for training will be provided; if you feel comfortable using your own free weights, please bring them. Please bring a bottle of water and wear clothing that you can comfortably move in.

Where

Babylon Public Library

24 S. Carll Ave.

Babylon, NY

Phone

631-669-1624

Price

$15

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