Seniors Calendar: Long Island events from Oct. 16-23
ONLINE: SAFELY USING ONLINE BANKING
Learn how to download and use online banking apps, and how to use them safely and securely, have your device available and bring your questions, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, hosted by Huntington Library, free, register for a link at myhpl.org, 631-427-5165. Credit: iStock/Andrey Popov
Many listed events are virtual; please call ahead before going to any event.
ONLINE: NEW YORK STATE UNCLAIMED FUNDS
A representative from the New York State Comptroller’s Office discusses the history and facts surrounding unclaimed funds, learn search tips and instructions, bring your questions, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, hosted by Copiague Memorial Library, free, register for a link at copiaguelibrary.org, 631-691-1111.
ONLINE: THE NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIRS — A VIRTUAL TOUR
A virtual tour of the site of the 1939-1940 and 1964-1965 New York World’s Fairs through historic photos and videos, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, hosted by Rogers Memorial Library, free, register for a link at myrml.org, 631-283-0774.
ONLINE: FALL PREVENTION
Discuss fears about falling and take steps to decrease your risk, 1:30 p.m. Monday, hosted by Hillside Library, free, register for a link at hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850.
VETERANS SUPPORT
The Joseph Dwyer Project serves veterans, service members and their families with post-service transitional issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, support groups are led by veteran peers who can relate to the experiences of group members, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Copiague Memorial Library, 50 Deauville Blvd, Copiague, free, copiaguelibrary.org, 631-691-1111.
ONLINE: A IS FOR ARCHIVES
Learn the types of genealogical archives and what each collects, as well as the planning process of visiting archives and repositories, learn who to contact, what to bring, where to research, when to go and more, 7 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Bayville Library, free, register for a link at bayvillefreelibrary.org, 516-628-2765.
ONLINE: KELLI O’HARA — BROADWAY MEGASTAR
Learn about the life and career of Broadway performer Kelli O’Hara with video highlights of her most memorable performances and an extended interview, 2 p.m. Tuesday, hosted by Shelter Rock Library, free, register for a link at srpl.org, 516-248-7363.
HOUSE PLANTS FOR HEALTHY LIVING
Discover the peace lily, pothos, indoor mums and four other plants that clean indoor air; free plant raffle for those who attend in-person; 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hillside Library, 155 Lakeview Rd., New Hyde Park, free, register to attend in-person or online at hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850.
ESTATE PLANNING
A surrogate court judge discusses new developments regarding the significance of estate documents and the legal process to have a person’s estate administered after their death, a Q&A follows, 2 to 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Rockville Centre Library, 221 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre, free, register at rvclibrary.org, 516-766-6257.
INTERNET CRIME
Learn about the different ways that malicious actors can try to take advantage of you on the internet and different ways that you can protect yourself, 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, West Islip Library, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, free, Suffolk County cardholders can register at westisliplibrary.org, 631-661-7080.
THE MAGIC OF FRED ASTAIRE
Discuss the life and career of entertainer Fred Astaire, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Hewlett-Woodmere Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, free, register at hwpl.org, 516-374-1967.
MEMORIES OF GROWING UP IN QUEENS
Listen to memories of Queens schools, shops, hangouts and more from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Syosset Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Syosset, free, syossetlibrary.org, 516-921-7161.
ONLINE: ALL ABOUT CELLPHONES AND DIGITAL DEVICES
Learn about the features offered in smart home devices, including how to set up an account, communicate with your devices, determine the apps you need and other tips, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Northport-East Northport Library, free, register for a link at nenpl.org, 631-261-6930.
ONLINE: WHAT IT’S WORTH JEOPARDY
Appraiser Mike Ivankovich asks the audience fun antiques and collectibles questions and shares trivia from the collecting world, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, hosted by West Babylon Library, free, register for a link at wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us, 631-669-5445.
FALL GARDENING
Get a crash course on early fall gardening, learn about a number of plants perfect for the fall climate and how to care for them in the cooler months, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Bethpage Library, 47 Powell Ave., Bethpage, free, bethpagelibrary.info, 516-931-3907.
ONLINE: USA LATIN STYLE
Learn how the mixture of various Latino/Hispanic cultures came together with American, jazz, swing and disco to form salsa music, 2 to 3:15 p.m. Saturday, hosted by North Shore Library, free, Suffolk County cardholders can register for a link at northshorepubliclibrary.org, 631-929-4488.
YOUR HOME’S INSULATION
Learn about different types of insulation and proper installation techniques, how vapor barriers work, strategic attic insulation and ventilation, basement/crawl space insulation and ventilation, addressing and preventing ice dams and more, bring your questions, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Hillside Library, 155 Lakeview Rd., New Hyde Park, free, register to attend in-person and online at hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850.
THE HISTORY OF THE BLUES
Examine the birth of the Blues and its unique contributions in the development of American music, 1 p.m. Oct. 23, Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library, 1 South Country Rd., Brightwaters, free, register at bsbwlibrary.org, 631-665-4350.
Compiled by Gina Tabarus with LaToya Rodriguez, Daniel Variano and Keri Wall-Treudler
