Seniors Calendar: Event listings from July 10 to July 17
ONLINE: OUT OF RUSHMORE’S SHADOW
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
Many listed events are virtual; please call ahead before going to any event.
CROCHETING AND KNITTING FUN
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.
VIRTUAL: SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY
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
ONLINE: FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP
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.
ONLINE: SUMMER NESTING BIRDS
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.
SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING FOR WOMEN
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.
ONLINE: GEORGIA O’KEEFFE — FLOWER POWER
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.
SEA TURTLES OF NEW YORK
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.
ONLINE: TALES OF WOMEN AT SEA
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: SHARING OUR STORIES
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.
DEALING WITH GRIEF AND LOSS
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.
GOLD COAST WARRIORS: THE NORTH SHORE ELITE AND WORLD WAR I
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.
ROCKIN’ REELS: THE GREATEST ROCK-N-ROLL MOVIES
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.
ONLINE: SHARKS OF NEW YORK AND LONG ISLAND
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.
CREATING A PREPAREDNESS PANTRY
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.
ONLINE: BACKYARD BERRIES
Learn how to successfully grow and harvest different types of berries in your backyard, including raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and more, presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, hosted by West Babylon Library, free, register for a link at wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us, 631-669-5445.
VETERAN COMMUNITY RESOURCE TABLE
Learn about resources available to veterans, noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sachem Library, 150 Holbrook Rd., Holbrook, free, sachemlibrary.org, 631-588-5024.
SWINGTIME BIG BAND
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.
ONLINE: 'SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN'
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.
'THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW': A CAVALCADE OF COMEDY
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.
Compiled by Gina Tabarus with Daniel Variano and Keri Wall-Treudler
