Seniors Calendar: Event listings from July 10 to July 17
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Storyteller Lou Del Bianco portrays his Italian-American grandfather Luigi Del Bianco and tells of his unique contribution as the chief carver and master craftsman of Mount Rushmore; see authentic photos, maps and timelines; 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Southold Library, free, register for a link at southoldlibrary.org, 631-765-2077. Credit: Getty Images/Scott Olson
Share your knitting and crocheting ideas and as well as your projects, bring your own supplies, 3 p.m. Monday, Elmont Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, free, elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.
Demonstrations of smartphone best practices to improve your photography skills, techniques to enhance the quality of your photos, and smartphone photo editing to adjust and enhance your photos, 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, presented by SeniorNet, free, register for a link at seniornetli.org, 631-470-6757
Learn how to take simple steps to prevent falls to help you or those you love to stay active, confident and independent, held for two sessions, 1 p.m. Monday and July 18, hosted by Hillside Library, free, register for a link at hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850.
Discover the summer nesting birds of Long Island using facts and photos, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Longwood Library, free, register for a link at longwoodlibrary.org, 631-924-6400.
This workshop covers what women need to know about claiming Social Security benefits, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Port Washington Library, 1 Library Dr., Port Washington, free, register at pwpl.org, 516-883-4400.
Discuss the life and artwork of painter Georgia O’Keeffe, 7 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Seaford Library, free, register for a link at seafordlibrary.org, 516-221-1334.
Atlantic Marine Conservation Society biologists discuss seven species of sea turtles, with a focus on the four species commonly seen in New York, learn about the threats sea turtles face in our environment, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Copiague Memorial Library, 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague, free, register at copiaguelibrary.org, 631-691-1111.
Explore the little-known lives, stories and experiences of pioneering 19th-century American whaling wives, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Babylon Library, free, Suffolk County cardholders can register for a link at babylonlibrary.org, 631-669-1624.
Memoir writing workshop with unique prompts, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Freeport Memorial Library, 144 West Merrick Rd., Freeport, free, register at freeportlibrary.info, 631-435-3000.
Discuss grief in all its forms, as well as coping strategies to help get through the most difficult days, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Longwood Library, 800 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island, free, register at longwoodlibrary.org, 631-924-6400.
Explore how the leading families of the North Shore mobilized to support the Allies at the outbreak of World War I, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Smithtown Library, 3 Indian Head Rd., Commack, free, Suffolk County cardholders can register at smithlib.org, 631-360-2480.
Go behind the scenes of favorite rock-and-roll movies to find out how they were made, the ways they reflected the times they were made in and why they resonate today, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oceanside Library, 56 Atlantic Ave., Oceanside, free, oceansidelibrary.com, 516-766-2360.
Discover the range of shark species in our local waters, learn about shark myths and the histories of shark attacks in New York, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Sachem Library, free, register for a link at sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.
Learn how to safely store food and supplies, what to store, how to find storage space and manage your supplies, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Franklin Square Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square, free, register at franklinsquarepl.org, 516-488-3444.
Learn about resources available to veterans, noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sachem Library, 150 Holbrook Rd., Holbrook, free, sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.
A 20-piece swing band performs the timeless music of such iconic bandleaders as Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and others, dancing is welcome, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Rd., Southampton, free, register at myrml.org, 631-283-0774.
An inside look at the musical film “Singin’ in the Rain” as it turns 70, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, hosted by Rockville Centre Library, free, register for a link at rvclibrary.org, 516-766-6257.
Learn about the comedians who performed classic comedy bits on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” as well as reflect on the impact that the show had on their careers, 12:30 p.m. Friday, Elmont Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, free, elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.
