Seniors Calendar: Event on Long Island, Sept. 25-Oct. 2
ONLINE: JUDY GARLAND – THE ONE AND ONLY
Learn about the life and career of entertainer Judy Garland, 1 p.m. Friday, hosted by Seaford Library, free, register for a link at seafordlibrary.org, 516-221-1334. Credit: Getty Images/Hulton Archive
Many listed events are virtual; please call ahead before going to any event.
SECURITY PRESENTATION: BIG DATA
Learn what Big Data is, how to recognize if your information is being bought and sold, how you can minimize your data being siphoned up and how to get your information scrubbed from search results, a Q&A follows, 7 to 7:45 p.m. Monday, Long Beach Library, 111 W. Park Ave., Long Beach, free, register at longbeachlibrary.org, 516-432-7201.
LONG ISLAND FIRSTS: MAKING HISTORY
Discover the wide variety of groundbreaking events and accomplishments throughout Long Island’s history, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Bethpage Library, 47 Powell Ave., Bethpage, free, register at bethpagelibrary.info, 516-931-3907.
ONLINE: MEMORY LOSS AND DEMENTIA
Learn the causes and types of dementia and when to speak with your doctor, 7 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Bayville Library, free, register for a link at bayvillefreelibrary.org, 516-628-2765.
ONLINE: SOUP CLUB
Cookbook author Caroline Wright discusses how her food club started and her knowledge of plant-based soup and stew recipes, a Q&A follows, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by West Islip Library, free, Suffolk County residents can register for a link at westisliplibrary.org, 631-661-7080.
ONLINE: THE BROOKLYN DODGERS
Learn about the impact and legacy of the Brooklyn Dodgers, a team that brought baseball and America into the modern age, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Longwood Library, free, register for a link at longwoodlibrary.org, 631-924-6400.
OWLS OF LONG ISLAND
Learn about the native owls of Long Island through photos and interesting facts, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., Sayville, free, register for a link at sayvillelibrary.org, 631-589-4440.
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT
A representative from the Office of Senior Services of America discusses what steps you can take to protect yourself from identity theft, 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Baldwin Library, 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin, free, baldwinpl.org, 516-223-6228.
ONLINE: PRESIDENTIAL BIOGRAPHIES — HARRY TRUMAN
Learn about the life of Harry Truman, from his humble beginnings on a Missouri farm to his rise in politics as a senator, vice president and president of the United States, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Sachem Library, free, register for a link at sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.
WEATHER EMERGENCY 'PREPARATHON'
As we prepare to mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, hear from a panel of experts about the impact the superstorm had on our community and what we can do to prepare for weather emergencies in the future, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Patchogue-Medford Library, 54-60 E. Main St., Patchogue, free, register at pmlib.org, 631-654-4700.
HOLLYWOOD AND LI's GOLD COAST
Learn how Long Island was represented in the Hollywood of old, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Hillside Library, 155 Lakeview Rd., New Hyde Park, free, register at hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850.
HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IN RETIREMENT
Learn how taking your Social Security benefits at the right time can complement many of the popular retirement plans offered today, such as Traditional and ROTH IRAs, 401(k)s and 403(b)s, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Hauppauge Library, 1373 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Hauppauge, free, register at hauppaugelibrary.org, 631-979-1600.
EXPLORING PLUM ISLAND’S MARINE HABITATS
Explore the hidden world of underwater biodiversity around Plum Island, learn what scientists found when they dove beneath the surface, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, 27550 Main Rd., Cutchogue, free, register at cutchoguelibrary.org, 631-734-6360.
ONLINE: THE SCIENCE OF SEED SAVING
Learn about saving seeds and other reproductive material from vegetables, grain, herbs and flowers for use from year to year, bring your questions about native plants, pollinators, edible plants and more, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Hillside Library, free, register for a link at hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850.
ONLINE: THE MOTOWN STORY
Explore how the “Motown Sound” was created and how it has become a worldwide phenomenon beloved by millions, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Longwood Library, free, register for a link at longwoodlibrary.org, 631-924-6400.
MAXIMIZING RETIREMENT INCOME
Learn how to maximize your Social Security and retirement income, 7 p.m. Thursday, Hewlett-Woodmere Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, free, register at hwpl.org, 516-374-1967.
WEBINAR: GIFTING FOR GRANDPARENTS
Learn how to gift to the younger generation in a tax efficient and meaningful way, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, presented by Burner Law Group, free, register for a link at bit.ly/3eDcLAF.
HEALTHY LIVING FOR YOUR BRAIN AND BODY
A representative from the Alzheimer’s Association discusses lifestyle habits that help maintain and even potentially improve health, 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Ave., Merrick, free, register at merricklibrary.org, 516-571-6219.
Compiled by Gina Tabarus with LaToya Rodriguez, Daniel Variano and Keri Wall-Treudler
