Author events on Long Island, week of May 28

Wednesday, May 31

Wainscott author Steven Gaines (“Philistines at the Hedgerow: Passion and Property in the Hamptons”) discusses his memoir, “One of These Things First” as part of Brown Bag Lunch and Book Chat. Register in advance. At noon, Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Rd., Southampton; 631-283-0774, myrml.org

Friday, June 2

Artist and stylist Kate Schelter talks about and signs copies of “Classic Style: Hand It Down, Dress It Up, Wear It Out.” Register in advance. At 6 p.m. BookHampton, 41 Main St., East Hampton; 631-324-4939, bookhampton.com

Debut novelist Benjamin Ludwig talks about and signs copies of “Ginny Moon.” At 7 p.m., East Meadow Public Library, 1886 Front St., East Meadow; 516-794-2570, eastmeadow.info

Saturday, June 3

Poet Marilyn Hacker, whose latest collection is “A Stranger’s Mirror: New and Selected Poems 1994-2014,” reads from her work, followed by a reception, part of the Walt Whitman 198th Birthday event. $15, includes refreshments, registration suggested. At 5:30 p.m., Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and Interpretive Center, 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station; 631-427-5240, waltwhitman.org

Novelist Douglas Brunt discusses his new book, “Trophy Son,” with bestselling author Nelson DeMille. At 7 p.m., Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington, 631-271-1442, bookrevue.com