Seniors Calendar: Event listings from July 3 to July 10
PICTURING AMERICA
Explore American art from the early limners of the 18th century to the geniuses of the 19th century and the masters of the 20th in this lecture with Louise Cella Caruso, who will focus on the works of artists such as Norman Rockwell, J.S. Copley, Gilbert Stuart, Emanuel Leutze, Childe Hassam and N.C. Wyeth, 12:30 p.m. Friday, Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, free, elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280. Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS/NANCY PALMIERI
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MORGAN PARK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra performs, bring seating, 7 p.m. Sunday, Morgan Memorial Park, Germaine Street, Glen Cove, free, morganparkmusic.org, 516-671-0017
MEDICARE COUNSELING
The Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) will be available to assist patrons with entitlement benefits by appointment, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Longwood Library, 800 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island, free, call 924-6400, ext. 250 to register for an appointment, longwoodlibrary.org.
BOOK DISCUSSION
Discussion of the novel “The Great Gatsby," by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, East Rockaway Library, 477 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway, free, visit eastrockawaylibrary.org, 516-599-1664.
ONLINE: CURRENT EVENTS
A moderated discussion of hot topics, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by Rockville Centre Library, free, register for a link at rvclibrary.org, 516-766-6257.
NORTH CAROLINA: SHIPWRECKS, SANCTUARIES AND SHARKS
Learn about the waters off the Outer Banks of North Carolina, often referred to as “The Graveyard of the Atlantic,” about pirate ships, sunken World War II military vessels, historic Civil War-era battleships and modern-day ships of all types, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Copiague Memorial Library, 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague, free, register at copiaguelibrary.org, 631-691-1111.
LONG ISLAND’S TROPICAL DRIFTERS
Discover the fish, crabs, shrimp and tropical sea creatures that ride the Gulf Stream from the Caribbean to Long Island every summer, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Hauppauge Library, 1373 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Hauppauge, free, register at hauppaugelibrary.org, 631-979-1600.
LECTURE: HOLLYWOOD SWASHBUCKLER
Learn about the life and career of film legend Errol Flynn, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Elmont Library, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, free, visit elmontlibrary.org, 516-354-5280.
MARS OR BUST: THE 1939 ATTEMPT TO REACH THE RED PLANET FROM LONG ISLAND
Historian Chris Kretz discusses how a Long Island radio station attempted to reach Mars in 1939, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Brentwood Library, 34 Second Ave., Brentwood, free, register at brentwoodnylibrary.org, 631-273-7883.
SUPREME COURT IN REVIEW: 1969
A snapshot of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1969, from the appointment of a new Chief Justice to important decisions that still impact our lives 50 years later, 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Rd., Syosset, free, visit syossetlibrary.org for a link or attend in-person, 516-921-7161.
FINDING AND CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF THE NORTH FORK
North Fork photographer Bob McInnis shares stories behind his most popular images, reveals his favorite places to visit and photograph and shares secrets and techniques you can use to take pictures of the North Fork, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Southold Free Library, 53705 Main Rd., Southold, free, register for southoldlibrary.org, 631-765-2077.
ONLINE: THE ARTISTRY OF GENE KELLY
Multimedia presentation on the life, career and legacy of entertainer Gene Kelly, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Franklin Square Library, free, register for a link at franklinsquarepl.org, 516-488-3444.
ONLINE: 15 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY IN THE GARDEN RIGHT NOW
Get tips to help you achieve a productive garden without breaking the bank, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Mattituck-Laurel Library, free, register for a link at mattitucklaurellibrary.org, 631-298-4134
GENEALOGY DROP-IN
Learn how to access free genealogical resources through the library and get search tips and advice, 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, South Huntington Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., Huntington Station, free, visit shpl.info, 631-549-4411.
FICTION LOVES HISTORY BOOK CLUB
Discussion of the novel “Three Words for Goodbye,” by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Hillside Library, 155 Lakeview Rd, New Hyde Park, free, register to attend in-person or for a link at hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850.
NORTH SHORE CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE
Guest speaker Christian B. Keller from the Army War College discusses the diplomatic, economic, military and political reasons for the Southern strategic failure, all are welcome, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, South Huntington Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., Huntington Station, free, register at shpl.info, 631-549-4411.
KNIT AND CROCHET
Get help with your knitting or crocheting project, bring your own yarn and needles, beginners and experienced needleworkers are welcome, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Freeport Memorial Library, 144 West Merrick Rd., Freeport, free, register to attend in-person and online at freeportlibrary.info, 516-379-3274.
ONLINE: COOKING DEMONSTRATION
Learn how to make some summer recipes using fresh produce of the season, 11 a.m. to noon Friday, hosted by Syosset Library, free, register for recipes, a list of ingredients and a link at syossetlibrary.org, 516-921-7161.
CONCERT
Live musical performance by jazz guitarist Craig Boyd and Classical guitarist Hui Guo Boyd, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, East Hampton Library, 159 Main St., East Hampton, free, register at easthamptonlibrary.org, 631-324-0222.
TENNESSEE WALT’S AN AFTERNOON IN THE COUNTRY
Gayden Wren will highlight some of country music’s most recognizable legendary artists from the 1930s through the 1990s, including Patsy Cline, Kris Kristofferson, Hank Williams, Charley Pride and more, 2 p.m. Saturday, Locust Valley Library, 170 Buckram Rd., Locust Valley, free, locustvalleylibrary.org, 516-671-1837.
Compiled by Gina Tabarus with Daniel Variano and Keri Wall-Treudler
